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1 ELITE PHARMACEUTICALS PVT. LTD., SY. NO. 286 (Part) & 297 (Part), JAGDEVPUR VILLAGE & MANDAL, MEDAK DISTRICT 2. PUBLIC CONSULTATION Project No February 2014 ELITE Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., H.No: 1 48/3/2, Shankar Nagar, Chanda Nagar, Hyderabad Phone: Fax: E mail ID: ELITEpharmaceuticals@yahoo.in STUDIES AND DOCUMENTATION BY TEAM Labs and Consultants B & 509, Annapurna Block, Aditya Enclave, Ameerpet, Hyderabad Phone: / , Telefax: SUBMITTED TO MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA PARYAVARAN BHAVAN, LODHI ROAD, NEW DELHI

2 Elite Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. Environmental Impact Assessment Report 7. PUBLIC CONSULTATION 7.0 Introduction The Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoE&F), Government of India issued Environmental Impact Assessment notification S.O dated September 16, As per the said notification Synthetic Organic Chemicals (Bulk drugs and intermediates excluding drug formulations) industry prescribes environmental clearance under category A located outside the notified industrial area/estate. The proposed project is located at Sy. No. 286 (Part) and 297 (Part), Jagdevpur Village and Mandal, Medak District, Andhra Pradesh. Hence the present proposal obtained Terms of reference from the Expert appraisal committee of MoE&F and the committee recommended the project proponent to conduct public consultation as part of Environmental Clearance process. Accordingly the draft Environmental Impact Assessment was submitted to Regional Officer, Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Boad, Regional Office-II, Ramachandra Puram, Medak District for conducting public hearing. The public hearing for the proposed synthetic organic chemicals (bulk drug & Intermediates) manufacturing unit was conducted on at AM in the premises of the proposed project site with presence of Sri B. S. V. V. S. Murthy, Addl. Joint Collector & Addl. District Magistrate, Medak District. Sri T. Sudarsanam, Environmental Engineer, A.P. Pollution Control Board. Smt. Radhabai, Tahasildhar, Jagdevpur Village and Mandal, Medak District. 7.1 Advertisement Press notification regarding the date, time and venue of the Environmental public hearing for the proposed unit was issued in Sakshi (Telugu daily) and The New Indian Express (English daily) newspapers on Copy of the same is enclosed. Minutes of the meeting The minutes of the public hearing is enclosed along with the attendance sheet. 7-1 Team Labs And Consultants

3 Elite Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. Environmental Impact Assessment Report Issues raised by speakers of public hearing and response of the proponent are presented in table 7.1. Response to written representations is presented in table Issues Raised By Public Table 7.1 ISSUES RAISED IN PUBLIC HEARING AND RESPONSES Issue raised by Issue Proponent s Response Sri Gopal Reddy, Jagdevpur Village Sri Karuna Karan, Sarpanch, Jagdevpur Wanted to know the impacts of effluents on ground water. He informed that he has no objection with the proposed activity if there will not be any effects on agricultural land and environment. He requested that, proponent to give assurance that they are not going to damage the agricultural fields and surrounding areas. Proponent assured that, they will provide Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) facility to treat the effluents. They informed that they will operate the industry as per Pollution Control Board Rules and Regulations and also assured that no single drop of water will go outside the industry. Proponent assured that, they will provide Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) facility to treat the effluents. They informed that they will operate the industry as per Pollution Control Board Rules and Regulations and also assured that no single drop of water will go outside the industry. Proponent assured that, they will provide Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) facility to treat the effluents. They informed that they will operate the industry as per Pollution Control Board Rules & Regulations and also assured that no single drop of water will go outside the industry. Provide jobs to the locals. Proponent assured that, employment shall be given to the local people based on the qualification and skills. 7-2 Team Labs And Consultants

4 Elite Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. Environmental Impact Assessment Report Sri Naga Sena Reddy, Chairman, Paryavarana Parirakshana Samiti, Hyderabad (an NGO) & Charumati Child Care Centre Smt. Kavitha, Vice Sarpanch, Jagdevpur He welcomed the proposed project with a commitment to provide zero liquid discharge (ZLD) facility. Funds to the green belt and allocate minimum 2 acres for green belt development. He stated that, Management shall allocate fund to the pollution control equipment. He suggested to provide employment for locals. She informed that due to industrialization local employment will increases, land cost also increases in the surrounding areas, many industries will come. She also opined that the corporate schools, hospitals, business will be developed. She stated that advanced technologies have come up to treat the waste water generated from the industries. She welcomed the project. She requested the management to provide employment to the local people. Proponent assured that, they will provide Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) facility to treat the effluents. Rs. 3.6 Lakhs has been allocated for green belt development and 2.15 acres of land is allocated for green belt development. Capital cost of Rs. 230 Lakhs has been allocated for pollution control measures and Capital Cost provided for environment management plan is Rs. 242 Lakhs. Proponent assured that, employment shall be given to the local people based on the qualification and skills. -- Proponent assured that, employment shall be given to the local people based on the qualification and skills. 7-3 Team Labs And Consultants

5 Elite Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. Environmental Impact Assessment Report Sri Syed Muneer Bhai, Jagdevpur Sri K. Bal Raj, Jagdevpur Develop 30% of green belt with flower, fruits and vegetable plants. He informed that, coming up of industry in his village is happy to him but he expressed fear about pollution due to the proposed activity and stated that agricultural crops will be damaged. Green belt shall be developed in an area of 2.15 acres which is 33% of total site area. The species are identified from the guidelines for greenbelt development issued by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Proponent assured that, they will provide Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) facility to treat the effluents. Multi Cyclone Dust collector is provided to the boilers to control the air emissions. Process emissions will be controlled by providing scrubbers. Salts generated in evaporation of effluents and ETP sludge will be sent to TSDF for safe disposal. Solid waste like ash and organic waste generated will be sent to brick manufacturers and cement kilns/tsdf respectively. Waste oil and used batteries generated will be disposed to the authorized recyclers. Personal protective equipments like nose masks, safety helmets, ear plugs, goggles, hand glows, safety shoes and leather aprons etc shall be provided to the employees. Employment to local peoples. Proponent assured that, employment shall be given to the local people based on the qualification and skills. Stated that, their dream is coming into facts. He requested the proponent to control the pollution. Proponent assured that, they will provide Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) facility to treat the effluents. Multi Cyclone Dust collector is 7-4 Team Labs And Consultants

6 Elite Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. Environmental Impact Assessment Report Sri Hari Prasad Reddy, Jagdevpur Sri Ch. Santhosh Reddy, Alrajpet Sri K. Kondal Reddy, Jagdevpur Sri Dasarath, Yuva Mithra Youth Association, Jagdevpur He stated that, instead of chemical factory they ready to accept non chemical factories. He stated that, employment will come to local people and the local area will be developed and recognized. He informed that, local farmers having doubts about the pollution caused and their effects like infertility. He also stated that proponent shall follow the rules & regulations and not to cause any pollution in the surrounding areas. Stated that, due to the proposed project there is a benefit hence he is welcoming the project. Stated that employment is required for local people and has no objection if the proponent does not generate pollution. He requested to provide 80% jobs to the local people. He also informed that they should provided to the boilers to control the air emissions. Salts generated in evaporation of effluents and ETP sludge will be sent to TSDF for safe disposal. -- Proponent assured that, employment shall be given to the local people based on the qualification and skills. Proponent assured that, they will provide Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) facility to treat the effluents. Multi Cyclone Dust collector is provided to the boilers to control the air emissions. Salts generated in evaporation of effluents and ETP sludge will be sent to TSDF for safe disposal. Personal protective equipments like nose masks, safety helmets, ear plugs, goggles, hand glows, safety shoes and leather aprons etc shall be provided to the employees. -- Proponent assured that, employment shall be given to the local people based on the qualification and skills. Proponent assured that, employment shall be given to the local people based on the 7-5 Team Labs And Consultants

7 Elite Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. Environmental Impact Assessment Report Sri Kanakaiah, Indra Nagar Sri T. Rama Krishna, Jagdevpur Sri Syed Raheem Baba, Jagdevpur not be any effect to the local farmers. He stated that his land is adjacent to the proposed site and stated that what is the guarantee that his land will not be effected. He asked the clarification about his doubt. Requested the officers and proponent to take local farmers to the existing similar industry and explain them about the industry practically so that they will have exact idea. He requested the officers to form a committee to ensure that the employment will be provided to local people. He has seen one existing chemical industry which is emitting lot of odor. Stated that he has no objection if there will not be any effect to the local farmers. qualification and skills. Adequate control technologies have been proposed to reduce/treat the pollution. Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) facility is proposed to treat the effluents and treated effluents will be reused. There is no discharge out side the premises and may not have any impact on the neighbor s land. Proponent assured that, they will provide Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) facility to treat the effluents. Proponent assured that, employment shall be given to the local people based on the qualification and skills. Proponent assured that, they will provide Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) facility to treat the effluents. Multi Cyclone Dust collector is provided to the boilers to control the air emissions. Process emissions will be controlled by providing scrubbers. Salts generated in evaporation of effluents and ETP sludge will be sent to TSDF for safe disposal. Solid waste like ash and organic waste generated will be sent to brick manufacturers and cement 7-6 Team Labs And Consultants

8 Elite Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. Environmental Impact Assessment Report Sri R. Sudarsana Goud, Jagdevpur Sri A. Mahesh, Jagdevpur He requested to give employment to the local people and farmers family who lost their lands. Welcome the project and stated that the problem of unemployment will be solved. He requested to give guarantee for function of the industry without pollution. Presently they will store all the waste within the premises and after certain time they will dump outside. kilns/tsdf respectively. Waste oil and used batteries generated will be disposed to the authorized recyclers. Proponent assured that, they will provide jobs to local peoples. Preference shall be given to the land sellers. Proponent assured that, they will provide jobs to local peoples. Preference shall be given to the land sellers. Proponent assured that, they will provide Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) facility to treat the effluents. Multi Cyclone Dust collector is provided to the boilers to control the air emissions. Process emissions will be controlled by providing scrubbers. Salts generated in evaporation of effluents and ETP sludge will be sent to TSDF for safe disposal. Solid waste like ash and organic waste generated will be sent to brick manufacturers and cement kilns/tsdf respectively. Waste oil and used batteries generated will be disposed to the authorized recyclers. All the solid waste and hazardous wastes are sent to the respective agencies/tsdf/authorised recycles/vendors. The hazardous waste storage will be provided. 7-7 Team Labs And Consultants

9 Elite Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. Environmental Impact Assessment Report Table 7.2 Response to Public Representations Represented by Representation Proponent s Response Smt. Keshireddy Radha W/o Ravinder Reddy, Sarpanch, Peerlapalli. Smt. Yadamma Yellaiah, Vattipalli Panchayat Macherla W/o Sarpanch, Village Sri P. V. Sudhakar Rao, NGO, Disha Service Heights Voluntary Organisation. Sri G. Prathap Reddy, Chairman, Agricultural Market Committee, Gajwel, Medak District. Sri Narsa Reddy, Hon ble MLA, Gajwel. She stated that, due to the proposed project our villagers will get employment, socio-economic development of the area. Hence she welcomed the project on behalf of the villagers. She is welcoming the industry as their villagers get employment, their area will develop socio economically. She is requesting to grant permission. Due to this project so many labour and employees may get the choice of job and also further development of nearest village. The proposed plant area is made by plantation and development. So, he is requesting to grant permission. Due to proposed project in all mandals of Gajwel constituency will get employment opportunities, industrial growth and socioeconomically develops. He is requesting to grant permission. He stated that, he has consulted one of the proponents. Proponent has explained in detail about the Proponent assured that, employment shall be given to the local people based on the qualification and skills. Proponent assured that 2% of the profit will kept as CSR budget to participate in local village development activities. Proponent assured that, employment shall be given to the local people based on the qualification and skills. Proponent assured that, employment shall be given to the local people based on the qualification and skills. Proponent assured that, employment shall be given to the local people based on the qualification and skills. Proponent assured that, they will provide Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) facility to treat the effluents. Multi Cyclone Dust collector is 7-8 Team Labs And Consultants

10 Elite Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. Environmental Impact Assessment Report N. Srinivas Reddy, Jagdevepur Village technical features of the industry and their necessity in the backward Telangana region. He felt that the industries shall be welcomed. All of them hope the proposed industry will give impetus to industrialization in the area, by which there will be boost to rural economy. One other hand there will be considerable rise in land prices and living standards of people. However, Honb le MLA requested the management to give employment to the local people including uneducated and also requested to safe guard the environment and the surroundings by taking the appropriate measures to control pollution. He stated that, his land with sy. No. 290/A is immediate adjacent to the proposed industry site. He is expressing willingness for upcoming industry as a neighbor, as we get land appreciation, local employment, village revenue growthing, socio& economical status will develop and he is interested and welcoming the industrialization in their provided to the boilers to control the air emissions. Process emissions will be controlled by providing scrubbers. Salts generated in evaporation of effluents and ETP sludge will be sent to TSDF for safe disposal. Solid waste like ash and organic waste generated will be sent to brick manufacturers and cement kilns/tsdf respectively. Waste oil and used batteries generated will be disposed to the authorized recyclers. Personal protective equipments like nose masks, safety helmets, ear plugs, goggles, hand glows, safety shoes and leather aprons etc shall be provided to the employees. Employment shall be given to the local peoples based on the qualification and skills. Proponent assured that, employment shall be given to the local people based on the qualification and skills. 7-9 Team Labs And Consultants

11 Elite Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. Environmental Impact Assessment Report Sri M. Satish Varma, Jadevpur Village Sri K. Rahul Reddy, Jagdevpur Village Farmers of Jagdevpur Village. area. He stated that, an industry with Rs. 7 Crores is going to coming adjacent to his land (6.5 acres) in Sy. No. 290/A. He is welcoming the industry as it will help the rural economy to grow and the life style of rural people will change and social status of the village also grow. He also stated that the proponent should ensure the environmental safety as a neighbor and beneficiary requesting the authority to give all necessary permission to the proponent. He stated that, he has completed MBA and working in Clinnovo research labs private limited in Hyderabad. He stated that they are eagerly waiting for establishment of industries in their native place, and that they warmly welcome the industries which will provide support to locals. Air and water impact on agricultural fields, Ambareddy Lake water body and health impact on model school students of about 600 members due to the emissions of the proposed project. Proponent assured that, they will provide Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) facility to treat the effluents. Multi Cyclone Dust collector is provided to the boilers to control the air emissions. Process emissions will be controlled by providing scrubbers. Salts generated in evaporation of effluents and ETP sludge will be sent to TSDF for safe disposal. Solid waste like ash and organic waste generated will be sent to brick manufacturers and cement kilns/tsdf respectively. Waste oil and used batteries generated will be disposed to the authorized recyclers. Proponent assured that, employment shall be given to the local people based on the qualification and skills. Proponent assured that, they will provide Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) facility to treat the effluents. Multi Cyclone Dust collector is provided to the boilers to control the air emissions. Process emissions will be controlled by providing scrubbers. Salts 7-10 Team Labs And Consultants

12 Elite Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. Environmental Impact Assessment Report generated in evaporation of effluents and ETP sludge will be sent to TSDF for safe disposal. Solid waste like ash and organic waste generated will be sent to brick manufacturers and cement kilns/tsdf respectively. Waste oil and used batteries generated will be disposed to the authorized recyclers. Personal protective equipments like nose masks, safety helmets, ear plugs, goggles, hand glows, safety shoes and leather aprons etc shall be provided to the employees. Ambareddy lake a small pond is located at a distance of 0.8km in north direction. The drainage of the site area flows into a small pond in south direction at a distance of 1.0km. The model school is located at a distance of 1.2km in NW direction. The impact on school is negligible as necessary pollution control measures are proposed to be adopted Team Labs And Consultants