PUBLIC CONSULTATION PUBLIC HEARING According to EIA Notification 2006 and its subsequent amendments, the proposed project comes under the project activity of 7 (c) & (a), Industrial estates /parks, complexes/area export processing zone (EPZs), Special Economic Zones (SEZs), Biotech park, Leather Complexes and Building & Construction projects under category A (Special condition apply) and is located at Butibori Industrial Area, Tehsil, District Nagpur, MIDC Nagpur has therefore initiated the process of Environmental Clearance and as per above notification, Public Hearing process was initiated on submission of draft EIA report along with executive summary English and Marathi to State Pollution Control Board. The public hearing was conducted on 10/7/2015 at Shree Hanuman Mandir Devsthan Sabhagruh, Dudha Grampanchayat (Dudha-Mangli) Tehsil and District Nagpur under the Chairmanship of Shri Ravindra Kumbhare Addl. District Magistrate (A representative nominated by the District Collector, Nagpur). Shri Kiran Hasabnis, Sub-Regional Officer, Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, Nagpur-2, acted as a Convener of the Environmental Public Hearing Panel. Shri Atul P. Satfale, Field Officer, a representative of Regional Officer, MPCB Board, started public hearing processing at 3.00 p.m. with the permission of Chairman of the Public Hearing Panel. Attendance sheet was circulate and attached as Annexure VII. With the permission of chairman of Public Hearing, Shri Mahindra Pattebahadur, Field Officer, MPCB, Nagpur welcomed the Chairman and Member of the Public Hearing Panel, local citizens from the villages and others present. He explained the purpose of conducting this public hearing that as per MOEF, GOI, Notification SO 60(E), of 27 th January, 1994 and amended on 14 th Sept.2006. The notices of the public hearing were published in two local widely circulated newspapers i.e. the Hitavada (English) and Tarun Bharat (Marathi) on 8 th June 2015. Copies of the advertisement are enclosed as Annexure VIII. Copies of the executive summary / EIA summery containing salient features of the projects and EIA both in English and in Marathi and other information / documents were made available to the public by making these documents available in various Govt. offices as well as local Gram Panchayat as per MoEF, GOI, Notification. Suggestions, comments and objections of the public were called in writing before the date of Public Hearing from the publication of the notice. The public hearing panel was constituted vide MPC Board s Office Order No. E-196/2015 vide letter no.bo/jd (WPC/PH/B-2895) dtd.26/06/2015. A copy of the same is enclosed as Annexure IX. Shri Mahendra Pattebahadur, Field Officer, Sub- Regional Office, MPCB, Nagpur-II requested to Project Proponent to give detailed presentation about the project. Thereafter, representative of the project proponent explained in local language regarding Proposed Project, Need of Environmental Clearance and approval, Project, Project location map, Map showing project site, Arial view of the project site, Index map, Map showing irrigation area, Map showing catchment area, Salient features of the project, Project site environmental monitoring, location map of 10 km radius, Environmental setting of study area, Monitoring sites for Air, Water and Noise, Map chowing Air directions, Air Environment, Water Environment, Noise Environment, Soil Environment, Environment Impact on nearby area, Benefits of the project, Development programme, Socio Economic Environment and management plan to mitigate the adverse impacts arising due to project activities was presented. Public Haring 1
Shri Kiran Hasabnis, Sub- Regional Officer-2, MPCB Nagpur and Convener of the Environmental Public Hearing Panel with permission of the Chairman requested public present to put their views / opinions in free manner. The issues raised by the public and clarification given by the proponent / consultant are presented below. ISSUES AND COMPLIANCE OF PUBLIC HEARING Sr. Name of the No. person 1. Shri Sudhir Hande, Village Dudha Issues Change in name as Dudha Industrial Area, Instead of Additional Butibori industrial Area. Demand of School, Temple and Parking place in Dudha village Clarification Not possible as the name has been recorded in the MIDC proposal itself MIDC will create the facilities in association with the incoming industries. Related to demand of road near Dudha, the proposal is in consideration with MIDC Employment to one person whose land is acquired Provision will be made in association with the incoming industries 2. Shri Babarao Hande Village Dudha 3. Shri Mohan Deoraoji Village Dudha 4. Shri Manoj Aatram Village Dudha Land acquired at the rate of Rs.13 lacs per acre, but demand is for Rs 17 lacs per acre, payment of difference in balance Rs. 4 lacs Related to employment of village people specially young generation Availability of transport facility Large scale industries should be away from the village Development of village in the area Related to pollution problem due to proposed additional Butibori Industrial Area Development Payment has been made already as per decision taken by MIDC in consultation with the collector MIDC will take care of employment to the youth of the villages. MIDC will insist the incoming industries to make provision for employment of local people in their industries Not in the purview of MIDC. However connectivity of roads will be made available Provision will be made regarding large scale industries away from the villages MIDC will take care of this. Proper facilities related to the development will be provided by MIDC Proper measures will be taken by the incoming industries and MPCB will be taking care to monitor the pollution load and will take action accordingly Public Haring 2
Sr. Name of the No. person 5. Shri Nitin lonkar Secretary, Butibori Manufacturing Association Issues Training to skilled labour creation of of std 10 th and 12 th pass out Capacity of CETP be increased to 10 MLD Establishment of ESIS Hospital in Industrial Area Proposed metro train facility up to Butibori Construction of a separate road way from Nagpur Airport to Butibori Industrial Area Clarification Provision will be made through incoming industries for training to skilled labour Provision has already been made to build-up CETP as per central Govt. rule A proposal for giving plot for ESIS Hospitals under consideration. The proposal has already sent to HQ for approval Not in purview of MIDC Not in purview of MIDC Request for flyover Not in purview of MIDC 6. Vidarbha Jankalyan & Vikas Santha 1st Floor, Gokul- Gopal Enclave, Mate Square, Gopal Nagar, Nagpur 1. Planning and development of world class exhibition cum convention center with full amenities in an area of 25 Ha. This will help the local industries and the other Indian industries to showcase their products. Min 25 Hec. area is must considering the future demands. 2. Metro rail up to Butibori (under the jurisdiction of metro-rail authority), Network covering main points in Butibori MIDC as a whole. 3. Well-equipped ESIC hospitals with 24 hourly emergency preparedness facilities. 4. Strengthening of city bus services covering entire Butibori area, with separate provision of Bus station (park). 5. Grant of incentives to existing industrial Butibori for solar power generation, providing one Most of the issues are already taken in to consideration is the planning stage however regarding issues 2,5,7 MIDC will discuss with authority and accordingly action will be taken. Public Haring 3
Sr. No. Name of the person 7. Butibori Manufacturers Association Udyam P- 5 Midc Industrial Area Near Fire Station, Butibori, Nagpur Issues window clearance for speedy industrial growth. State Government to evolve special policy for Butibori MIDC considering backward region with incentives/subsidy, as the cost of electricity is higher as compared to adjoining states. 6. Providing reflective sign boards with plot nos and directions at all main turning points in Butibori MIDC area for easy traceability. 7. Planning new approach road to Butibori via Airport, Shivangaon, Mihan, via Gumgaon, Kirmiti. This will curtail nearly 12 Km distance there by saving precious time and fuel on daily basis Mihan and PWD authorities should be involved. 1. Planning and development of world class exhibition cum convention center with amenities, in an area of 25 Ha. This will help the local industries and the other Indian industries to showcase their products and promote economic activities. There is no such adequate center in MIDC at present. Min 25 Hec area is must considering the future demands. 2. Strengthening of existing electrical supply in order to regulate power on 24X7 hourly basis. Presently electrical cost is almost double than the adjoining states. Maharashtra Government should consider special incentives/subsidy due to enhanced cost to Many industries have migrated to Clarification Most of the points/ issues are taken care in the MIDC policy decision and action plan. However for issues 2, 3 (e, g, k, n) and 4, MIDC will discuss with the authority and accordingly action will be take Public Haring 4
Sr. No. Name of the person Issues adjoining state due to lack of attention of policy makers despite ample coal and thermal power availability in the region. This disparity must be overcome at the earliest possible time. 3. Strengthening the utilities of existing and proposed MIDC covering the followings a) DG set back-up for entire water supply system as an auxiliary energy source. b) For existing and proposed wastewater treatment, tertiary treatment for CETP for better augmentation and recycling system to comply zero discharge norms being a statutory requirements. c) Policy for provision for drinking water outlets for pedestrian as desired by industries at selected locations. Local industry to take up this activity as their CSR. d) Road widening is to 5-6 meters in Butibori food park area, as the existing road width is just 3 meters which is inadequate creating traffic congestion. Existing foot paths should be removed for road widening, as it is unutilized. e) Metro rail up to key covering areas of Butibori (under the jurisdiction of metro-rail authority), Network covering main points in Butibori MIDC as whole. f) Well-equipped ESIC hospitals with 24 hourly emergency preparedness facilities with accessibility to the surrounding local people. g) Strengthening of city bus services covering entire Butibori area, with separate provision of Bus station Clarification Public Haring 5
Sr. No. Name of the person Issues (park). h) Strengthening of greenbelt and landscaping with proper maintenance throughout the year in road side, PU land and increase in aesthetics of the Butibori MIDC area. i) Proper maintenance of storm water drainage lines and regular maintenance before rainy season to avoid water logging in low lying areas. j) Strengthening of streetlights using LED and stress on solar system on identified locations (Road side, traffic signals and vehicle parks). k) Grant of incentives to existing industrial Butibori for solar power generation, providing one window clearance for speedy industrial growth. State Government to evolve special policy for Butibori MIDC considering backword region with incentives/subsidy l) Providing reflective sign boards with plot nos and directions at all main turning points in Butibori MIDC area for easy traceability for commuters. m) Traffic nuisance due to movement of heavy trailers driving in wrong direction creates fear of accident, recent repeated episodes are the evidences and permanent solution to provide in consultation with concerned authorities n) Planning new approach road to Butibori via Airport, Shivangaon, Mihan, via Gumgaon, Kirmiti. This will curtail nearly 12 Km distance there by saving precious time and fuel on daily basis. Clarification Public Haring 6
Sr. No. Name of the person Issues o) Proper measures as per the industry specific for pollution abatement avoiding odour and smell problems at few hot spots (MIDC, SPCB and PP in association) 4. There is heavy traffic congestion at the point of entry to Butibori MIDC in front of Butibori Police Station. All the heavy vehicles, Buses, local vehicles pass through Road there by creating a traffic chaos. This location has also became an accident prone Zone. Hence we demand that a Fly-over be constructed on this spot so that Heavy vehicles and other traffic which does not enter Butibori MIDC can pass over this Fly over there by easing the traffic at the entrance of Butibori MIDC. Clarification Shri Ravindra Kumbhare, Additional Dist. Magistrate and Chairman of the Public Hearing panel said that there is only point related to the large industrial set up away from the villages, which will be taken care by MIDC. Other points i.e. land acquisition, control of air and water pollution which will be solved at the local level and MIDC will play a positive role. The chairman thanks the MIDC authorities, MPCB authorities, consultant and public who had attended the public hearing and Mr Mahendra Pattebahadur, Field Officer, Sub- Regional office II MPCB, Nagpur declared the Public Hearing is over with thanks to chair. Public Hearing photographs are shown in Plate 1. Public Haring 7
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