CHAPTER-1: INTRODUCTION

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

For

Construction of 4 lanes Access Controlled (New NH-365BG) Greenfield Highway Section of Khammam to Devarapalli of length 162.126 km from Khammam in the state of Telangana to Devrapalli in the state of Andhra Pradesh under Economic Corridor under Bharatmala Pariyojana by M/s

National Highways Authority of India

Project Proponent:

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA (Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India)

Environmental Consultant:

ENVIRO INFRA SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD.

Accredited by NABET (Quality Council of India)

for EIA studies as ‘A’ Category Consultant

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Website: www.enviroinfrasolutions.com

QCI NABET certificate No. – NABET EIA/1922/ RA 0157

February 2021

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Construction of 4 lane Access Controlled (New NH-365BG) Greenfield Highway Section of Khammam to Devarapalli of length 162.126 km from Khammam in the state of Telangana to Devarapalli in the state of Andhra Pradesh under Inter Corridor Route under Bharatmala Pariyojana

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA (Ministry of Road Transport & Highways Government of India)

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. INTRODUCTION Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, has decided to improve the

efficiency of freight movement in India. National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has been

entrusted for preparation of DPR to improve the road networks in the State of Telangana and

Andhra Pradesh.

The draft EIA/EMP report is prepared for the construction of 4 lanes access controlled (New

NH-365BG) Greenfield highway section from Khammam to Devarapalli having total length of

162.126 km which starts from Khammam, starting Ch. 0+000 in the state of Telangana and

terminates at Devarapalli, end Ch. 162+126 in the state of Andhra Pradesh under Inter Corridor

Route under Bharatmala Pariyojana.

K&J Projects Pvt. Ltd. has been appointed as DPR Consultant by NHAI to carry out the

construction of 4 lanes Access Controlled (New NH-365BG) Greenfield Highway Section of

Khammam to Devarapalli of length 162.126 km from Khammam in the state of Telangana to

Devarapalli in the state of Andhra Pradesh under Inter Corridor Route under Bharatmala

Pariyojana by M/s National Highways Authority of India. Further, K&J Projects Pvt. Ltd. has

assigned Enviro Infra Solutions Pvt. Ltd. a NABET accredited consultant to obtain

Environmental Clearance from MoEF&CC including preparation of the Environmental Impact

Assessment report and Environmental Management Plan for the above referred project.

2. BRIEF ABOUT THE PROJECT AND ITS LOCATION Proposed National Highway is Green field alignment project and proposed for 4 lane

carriageway width with paved shoulders. The proposed project highway starts from Khammam

in the state of Telangana to Devarapalli in the state of Andhra Pradesh from CH: 0+000 to

162+126 having a total length of 162.126Kms. The proposed National Highway project has

been envisaged through an area which shall have the advantage of simultaneous development

as well as shall result in a shorter distance totravel.

The salient features of the proposed project have been presented below:

Salient features of the project

1. Project Road Construction of 4 lanes Access Controlled (New NH-365BG) Greenfield Highway Section of Khammam to Devarapalli of length 162.126 km from Khammam in the state of Telangana to Devarapalli in the state of Andhra Pradesh under Inter Corridor under Bharatmala Pariyojana by M/s National Highways Authority of India



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2. Location of the proposed project The proposed project highway starts from Khammam (Khammam district) in the state of Telangana to Devarapalli (West Godavari) in the state of Andhra Pradesh from Ch: 0+000 to 162+126.

3. No, of affected villages by Land acquisition

Khammam District: 31 villages* West Godavari District : 31 villages Total: 62 villages

4. Total Length of the proposed project

162.126km

5. Total Area of Land Acquisition Total Land Acquisition: 1073.53 Ha. Government Land: 82.62 ha Private Land: 989.06 ha. Forest Land: 1.85 ha.

6. Terrain Mainly plain and rolling area.

7. Seismic Zone Zone III

8. Geographical Location Starting Point: Latitude: 17°14'5.75"N Longitude: 80°03'34.46"E End Point: Latitude: 17°2'43.40"N Longitude: 81°32'3.83"E

9. Proposed Bridges Major Bridges –09Nos. Minor Bridges –45Nos.

10. Proposed ROBs / Underpasses / Flyover including Pedestrian underpass

ROBs: 1, VUP: 23, LVUP: 10, SVUP:47, PUPs: 61

11. Culverts 280Nos

12. Right of Way 60 m

13. Design Speed 100 km/hr for plain terrain and for rolling terrain

14. Carriageway 4 lane divided carriageway width: 2.0 X 7.0m

15. Embankment Min 2.5m to Max 10.0m

16. Proposed Toll Plazas 08

17. Safety Measure Crash Barriers

18. Lighting Lighting all along including High Masts at Toll plazas, interchanges, major bridges / ROB’s and Amenities and Truck Parking Areas

19. No of Structures Affected 141

20. Total Project Cost including Land Rs. 3554.35 Crores(approx.)

Environmental & Social Features

21. Forest Land Diversion 1.85 ha.

22. Water bodies Impacted 05 Rivers and 15Canals/Ponds

23. Existing trees within ROW 25,964

24. Compensatory plantation Approx. 77,892nos of trees shall be planted (Three row plantations shall be done)



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25. Green belt development Depending upon the suitability, availability and desirability, other local species should also be considered. The work of green belt development should be taken up by the project proponents with guidance from the Forest Department of the Government of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Minimum 3 nos. of row, (@10 m distance) of trees on either sides of the proposed highway shall be planted and approx. 77,892 nos. of tree will be proposed. It is stated that the indigenous species of local economic and ecological (soil and water conservation) importance need be given priority over commercial and non- native species

26. No. of project affected persons (PAFs) & (PAPs)

Total PAFs – 4703 Total PAPs – 18812

27. Resettlement & Rehabilitation Cost (R&R) including land Cost

NIL

* Attached as Annexure

3. ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES

Three alternative alignments have been considered:

i) Option 1 (Proposed Green field alignment): The alignment crosses through

major villages/town such as Khammam, Tallampadu, Mudikonda, Wyra, Tiruvuru,

Penuballi, Chintalpudi, Jangareddygudem, Koyyalagudem and DevarapalleThe

total alignment passes through 98 villages/towns. The option -1 has been

recommended since it involves minimum nos. of felling of trees and the project

cost is less as compared with the other two options.

ii) Option 2 (Brown field alignment): The alignment follows major villages/towns

such as Khammam, Tallampadu, Thanikella, Konijerla, Wyra, Tallada, Kallur,

Penuballi, Sathupalli, Ashwaraopet, Jeelugumilli, Jangareddygudem,

Bayyannagudem, Koyyalgudem, Gopalapuram and Devarapalle. The total

alignment passes through 104 villages/towns. The option-2 has not been

recommended due to project and acquisition of land is more. Further it will not

serve the purpose of Economic Corridor being Brown field Alignment.

iii) Option 3 (Green field alignment): The alignment follows Khammam,

Tallampadu, Wyra, Tallada, Kallur, Tiruvuru, Penuballi, Sathupalle, Chintalpudi,

Jangareddygudem, Koyyalagudem and Devarapalle. The total alignment passes

through 112 villages/towns. The option-3 has not been recommended since the

project cost and the acquisition of land is more as compared with the other two

options.

Keeping in view of having less/minor effect on environmental and social components, alignment

Option 1 has been fixed and it seems more feasible as compared to the other options.



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4. DESCRIPTION OFENVIRONMENT

Study Area: The base-line data has been collected for Core Zone [Corridor of Impact (COI)], an

area covering 500 m on both sides of the proposed alignment and 10 km buffer zone for

prominent environmental attributes like Ambient Air quality, Noise Level, Water quality and Soil

profile. Primary and Secondary data has also been collected for other environmental attributes

for the preparation of EIA/EMP report. The baseline study for the project was conducted during

the months from October 2020 to December 2020 (Winter Season).

Baseline Study: The findings of the baseline environmental status on land (topography,

geology, soil quality, land use pattern), meteorology (Temperature, Relative Humidity, rainfall,

wind speed, wind rose), air (Ambient Air quality- PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOX. and CO), water

(surface & ground water), noise level, ecological environment (terrestrial and aquatic flora &

fauna), socio-economic conditions (demographic profile and households condition) were

presented and interpreted with reference to environmental standards.

Meteorology: The study area is located in Khammam and West Godavari districts in the

state of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The project districts experiences typicalIndian

climatic conditions. Summer season is hot and the temperatures can climbrapidly during

the day. Monsoon season brings certain amount of rainfall andthe temperatures

gradually reduce during this period. After the onset of themonsoon day temperatures are

much lower and as the winter approaches theyreduce further. Summer season is from

March and lasts till the end ofMay. During this time day temperatures are high and can

reach 40 °C to42 °C. Humidity is low as it is not located near the ocean. Conditions

aregenerally dry during this period and the temperatures range from a minimum of35 °C

and can rise up to a maximum of 40 °C to 45 °C. The average annual rainfall of the

project district is1061 mm, monthly rainfall ranges from nil rainfall in November,

December andJanuary to 283.1 mm in July. July is the wettest months of the year. The

meanseasonal rainfall distribution is 861.6 mm in southwest monsoon (June-

September),105.8 mm in northeast monsoon (Oct-Dec), 7.1 mm rainfall in winter (Jan-

Feb)and 86.3 mm in summer (March – May).

The meteorological study has been done from Khammam IMD station.

Air Environment: Ambient air quality monitoring has been done at 11 locations

considering 15 km distance at each location as per MoEF&CC guidelines. Specific

station-wise Ambient Air Quality (AAQ) data for PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOX. and CO as

recorded during the study period i.e. from October 2020 to December 2020. All the

parameters have been analyzed and show that all the parameters are well below the

National Ambient Air quality standards,2009.

Water Environment: The development of any region is based on the availability of

sufficient water resources, as developmental activities require water for irrigation,

domestic and other purposes. During construction and operation phase, local water



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bodies will not be affected and the provision of culverts, minor/major bridges has been

proposed to avoid any impact on the water bodies. During construction period,

contractor will provide safe and drinking water facilities to the local labours/workers and

all the officers deputed at the construction camps and sites. The water resources in the

area broadly fall into following categories:

Ground Water resources: Bore wells and Hand pumps

Ground water: Ground water sampling has been taken for 09 locations. The pH

varies from 7.38–8.14, TDS varies from 734.5–962.6mg/L, Conductivity varies

from 1130–1480.92 us/cm and Hardness varies from 567.89–751.45mg/L.

Surface Water resources: Tammileru River and Yerrakaluva River

Surface water: Surface water sampling has been taken for 02 locations. The pH

varies from 8.13 – 8.28, TDS varies from 257.2–261.8 mg/L, Dissolved Oxygen

varies from 6.5–6.7mg/l, BOD varies from 2.5 mg/l – 2.8 mg/l and Faecal

Coliform varies from 25 –31 MPN/100ml.

Noise Environment

Ambient noise level monitoring has been done at 11 major locations. The hourly

recorded noise level at various locations in the study area shows fluctuations because of

change in traffic movement, construction activities and other man-made sources. The

equivalent values of noise levels varies from 47.6dB (A) to 64.8 dB (A) during daytime

which are within the prescribed norms of CPCB whereas during night time the noise

level varies from 30.4dB (A) to 54.0dB (A), which reveals that all values are below the

national standard.

SoilEnvironment

Soil sampling has been done at 11 major locations. The soil pH ranges from 7.10 to

7.92, thereby indicating the soils are neutral to slightly alkaline. The texture of the soil is

Sandy loam. Soils are good in available nitrogen content, have low available

phosphorus, potassium content and have high organic carbon.

ECOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT At regional level the main forest types found are; Southern Tropical Dry Evergreen forests,

Southern Tropical Thorn Forests, and Scrub Forests etc. However, the project area is

predominantly covered by agricultural field. Forests and wildlife habitation are not found along

the proposed project alignment. Among the floral species, the most common trees found in the

project area are Azadirachtaindica, Delonixregia, Mangiferaindica, Pongamiapinnata,

Tectonagrandis, Borassusflabellifer, Alstoniascholaris, eucalyptus globulus and

Prosopisjuliflora. Other tree species like Ailanthus excelsa, Buteamonosperma, Cassia siamea,

Gmelinaarborea, Phoenix aculis, Tamarindusindica and Vachellianilotica also make a presence.

The alignment is not passing through any ecologically sensitive area like migratory corridors or

breeding grounds. No wildlife sanctuary or national park is located within the 10 km radius of the

area.



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SOCIO ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

The primary purpose of socio-economic analysis is to provide an overview of the State’s, socio-

economic status and the relative status of the Project Influence Area (PIA) within the State.

The proposed project passes through Khammam and West Godavari districts in the state of

Telangana and Andhra Pradesh respectively. The demographic profile and socio-economic

status of the people in the project affected districts and state as per census 2011 are as follows:

Items Andhra Pradesh Khammam district

West Godavari district

Total Household 17004305 601659 947276

Total Population 76210007 2578927 3803517

Total Male Population 38527413 1305543 1910038

Total Female Population 37682594 1273384 1893479

Total SC Population 12339496 426692 728963

Total ST Population 5024104 682617 96659

Total Population Literate 39934323 1267944 2458822

Total Population Illiterate 36275684 1310983 1344695

Total Worker Population 34893859 1244376 1678335

Total Non-worker Population 41316148 1334551 2125182

Total urban Household 4397138 114803 176847

Total urban Population 20808940 510861 750887

Total Rural Household 12607167 486856 770429

Total Rural Population 55401067 2068066 3052630 (Source: Census of India, 2011)



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5. IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES

The potential impact and their mitigation measures have been presented below:

S. No. Parameters Potential Impact Mitigation Measures Suggested

1. Topography

and Soil

Cut and fill operations

during road construction

The alignment passes through plain terrain and no substantial cut and fill operations

are planned.

Borrowearth Borrow soil will be procure from approved quarry.

IRC guidelines will be followed duringexcavation.

Quarries Operational and government licensed quarry have been identified, which will be

used to procure thematerial.

2. Air

environment

Generation of Dust Sprinkling of water.

Earth handlingsite.

Borrowarea.

Road constructionsite.

Air pollution control at stonecrusher.

PPE for workers.

Hot mix plant, Crusher, Concrete Batch mix, WMM Plant etc. will be located at a

minimum distance of 800 m from the built-up areas and sensitive locations.

Stone crushing unit’s environment compliance.

Regulation of construction timings near sensitive receptors and settlements.

Gaseous Pollution Vehicles and machineries will be regularly maintained to conform to the emission

standards.

Asphalt mixing sites should be 1 km away from residential area.

Asphalt plant will be equipped with pollution control equipment.

Use of PPE by workers engaged in construction and application of asphalt mix on

road surface.

Responsibility of contractors and supervising officers to ensure that the workers use



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the PPE.

Open Burnings will not be allowed during construction or during operation phase.

3. Noise

environment

Noise level may likely to

increase during

constructionphase

Properly maintained equipment’s to beused.

Noise levels of machineries used shall conform to relevant standard prescribed in

Environment (Protection) Rules,1986.

Ear plugs and muffs will be used by workers as per requirement during construction

activities.

Regulation of timing of construction work generating noise pollution near the

residential areas.

4. Water

environment

Drainagepattern

05 Rivers and 15

Canals/Ponds will be

impacted due to

theproposed National

Highway.

Provision of proper drainage through culverts along the proposedNational Highway.

All the water bodies will be crossed by bridges and structures without affecting their

original course andflow.

Stabilization and turfing of slopes along the waterbodies.

During construction and operation phase, local water bodies will not be affected and

the provision of culverts, minor/major bridges has been proposed to avoid any impact

on the water bodies.

Siltation of waterbodies Silt fencing around water bodies during construction to avoid silt laden runoff

entering water body.

Turfing or pitching of embankments of water bodies affected will be done where

possible to prevent erosion that causessiltation.

No solid waste will be dumped in or near the water bodies orrivers.

Flooding due to siltation

of drainageschannel

Excavated earth and other construction materials should be stored away from water

bodies.

Water forconstruction Water source would be selected so that local availability is notaffected.

. During construction period, contractor will provide safe and drinking water facilities

to the local labours/workers and all the officers deputed at the construction camps

and sites



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Rainwaterharvesting Rainwater harvesting drains will be provided along the roadside.

Contamination from

wastes

Provision of septic tanks to prevent any untreated sewage discharge from

construction workerscamps.

Oil interceptors at construction machine maintenanceyards.

Contamination from fuel

andwastes

Vehicle maintenance will be carried out in a confined area, away from water

sources, and it will be ensured that used oil or lubricants are not disposed to

watercourses.

Sanitation and water use

in constructioncamps

Construction camp will be organized in a plannedmanner.

Proper sanitation facilities will be provided includingtoilets.

Camps will have separate water supply facilities so that local water sources are not

affected.

5. Land

environment

Loss of top soil Topsoil on stripping shall be removed and stockpiled on sides to be used on the side

slopes, for top cover of borrow areas and for plantation inpits.

Loss of topsoil from

borrowing

Arable lands will be avoided for earth borrowing. If needed, topsoil will be separated

and refilled after excavation.

Borrowing of fill materials Excavation from pre-selected locations. After excavation, the borrow pits will be

dressed to match with the surrounding.

Loss of Land

As per available data, it

is observed that total

Land acquisition is

1073.53 ha.

The compensation to project affected persons will be paid as per the Right to Fair

Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and

Resettlement Act, 2013, National Highways Act (NH Act), 1956 and relevant Acts and

guidelines of Government of India.

Loss of structures

So far as the type of

dwelling structures is

concerned,141 nos. of

structures coming under



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within alignment.

Loss of Common

Property Resources

(CPRs)

A total of 138 nos. of

CPRs ( such as overhead

tank,vermi compost tanks,

water storage sumps,

grave stones, field

temples, Open wells, Bore

wells and Hand Bore

wells)falls within

proposed alignment.

Relocation of CPRs will be done in consultation with the locals and relocation will be

completed first before dismantling the existing structures of CPRs.

6. Ecological

resources

Loss oftrees Approx. 25,964 no. of trees are likely to be felled. At least, thrice numbers of trees

for each tree to be cut will be planted as a part of compensatory afforestation.

Green belt development along proposed National Highway. Plantation of about

77,892 trees (three row plantations on either sides of the proposed National

Highway) proposed.Shrubplantation and grass carpeting in median is also

proposed.

7. Impacts on

wildlife

Loss of Habitat and

Defragmentation

Plantation will be done along the National Highway to compensate the loss

ofvegetation.

The strips of vegetation will be planted on both side of the highway.

Degradation of Habitat

Quality

Precautionswillbetakentoavoidleakageofchemicals,anyhazardousmaterialsdue to

construction activities.

Labour camps will be located far from habitat of anyfauna.



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Noise Induced

physiological and

behavioralChanges

Dense linear vegetation along the National Highway may be provided for attenuation

ofnoise. Noise buffers using diversity of tree species, with a range of foliage shapes

and sizes, combination of shrubs and trees and evergreen species will beprovided.

Silence zone will be marked and provided with sign boards to alertdrivers.

Noise wall/Barrier will beprovided.

Impacts of Headlights

Glare onWildlife

The vegetation development along both sides of National Highway will also lower the

intensity oflights.

Avoidance of Road by

Animals

To avoid Injury and

Mortality of animals

Animal underpasses are proposed to be constructed for animals to cross the

National Highway.

Different types of underpasses like Box culverts, pipe culverts, and culverts with

furniture will be constructed for passage of herpetofauna, amphibians etc.

Fences will be provided in combination with underpasses to direct animals away

from the National Highway.

Vegetation or other habitat features (rocks, fallen timber) will be placed, planted or

allowed to regrow so that animals are directed to preferred crossing locations.

The plantation and lighting systems along the National Highway should be made

less attractive to birds to avoid collision of birds with vehicles.

Reduce access to

saltlicks andwaterholes

Creation or improvement of water bodies will be done so that the animals have

access to water.

Plantation along the water body will be done to attract the animals towards it.

The saltlicks areas will be protected from reach of human beings.

Discontinuity ofCanopy The width of the linear clearing may be kept small in the area having dense canopy

to maintain the continuity above the clearing.



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Disruption of processes

that maintain regional

wildlifepopulations

The breeding sites of animals/amphibians, nesting sites of birds, thermoregulation

surface sites of snakes will be avoided for any type of construction.

Construction/modification of ponds will be done to provide breeding sites to

amphibians.

The construction of strips of surfaces (next to road where high mortality of snakes

are reported) that may attract snakes for thermoregulation will be done.

Increased Human

Pressure and Human-

WildlifeConflict

Caution signs will be provided to alert drivers about wildlife

Parking shall be restricted to avoid any encounter of humans with animals.

Temporary warning signs may be provided to warn drivers during specific time like

breeding periods of animals or animal movement.

Animal Detection Systems may be provided for detection of any animal near the

National Highway.

Poachers will be warned through sign boards

8. Public health

and

occupational

safety

Safety topublic Signs will be posted on National Highway before construction areas informing public

about the work and safetyprovisions.

Restriction toAccess Safe and convenient passage for vehicles, pedestrians and live stocks will be

arranged during constructionwork

Occupational safety for

workers

Contractor will arrange all safety measures for workers as per factoriesact.

Occupational safety for

asphalt plantworkers

All worker employed on mixing asphaltic material, cement, lime mortars, concrete

etc. will be provided with protective footwear and protectivegoggles



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Safety topublic Signs will be posted on National Highway before construction areas informing public about the work and safetyprovisions.

Restriction toAccess Safe and convenient passage for vehicles, pedestrians and live stocks will be arranged during constructionwork

Occupational safety for workers

Contractor will arrange all safety measures for workers as per factoriesact.

Occupational safety for asphalt plantworkers

All worker employed on mixing asphaltic material, cement, lime mortars, concrete etc. will be provided with protective footwear and protectivegoggles

Construction of 4 lane Access Controlled (New NH-365BG) Greenfield Highway Section of Khammam to Devarapalli of length 162.126 km from Khammam in the state of Telangana to Devrapalli in the state of Andhra Pradesh under Inter Corridor Route under BharatmalaPariyojana


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6. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME

The Environmental Monitoring Programs are also suggested to provide information on which

management decisions may be taken during construction and operational phase. The objective

of this program is to evaluate the efficiency of mitigation and enhancement measures, updating

the actions & impacts of baseline data and adaptation of additional mitigation measures. Total

cost for environment monitoring plan is Rs 2,61,36,000.

7. ADDITIONALSTUDIES

Public Consultation & Public Hearing The public consultations were carried out in nearby villages of the project corridors. These

consultations were taken up by environmental and social experts. Details are incorporated in

EIA/EMP report.

In consonance with the EIA notification dated 14th September 2006, vide section 7(f) related to

public hearing, the draft EIA/EMP report shall be submitted to the Telangana Pollution Control

Board (SPCB) for conducting public hearing in Khammam district and toAndhra Pollution

Control Board (SPCB) for conducting public hearing in West Godavari district.

Social Impact Assessment

The proposed National Highway will pass through Khammam district of Telangana state and

West Godavari districtof Andhra Pradesh state. There are 141 nos. of structures which has

been recorded within the corridor of impact of the proposed National Highway. However, the

proposed project will definitely have some positive impact on the socio-economic environment

of the people of surrounding villages experiencing development in the area in specific and state

and nation as a whole. The demographic profile and socio-economic status of the people in the

project affected district are presented in EIA/EMP report.

Road Safety Features

The proposed highway would act as the prime artery for the economic flow to this region. It will

enhance economic development, provide employment opportunities to locals, strengthen tourist

development, ensure road safety and provide better transportation facilities and other facilities

such as way side amenities.

The proposed project is entirely green field National Highway. However, provision of diversions

with direction signs, speed breakers and other safety requirements followed as per IRC &

MoRT&H guidelines. Provision for accident emergency assistance and medical care to accident

victims have also been considered as road safety measures.

8. PROJECT BENEFITS

The major project benefits from the proposed highway are:

The proposed NH will provide better, fast, safe and smooth connectivity for the

commuters of Telangana & Andhra Pradesh state and especially in Khammam and West

Godavari regions.



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The proposed project will reduce the distance between Rajahmundry and Hyderabad by

56 kms and between Khammam to Devarapalli by 24 kms. Substantial gains in terms of

Vehicle operating Cost (less fuel consumption, less pollution), reduced travel time

and will boost the economic development of the adjoining areas.

An important project aimed to improve connectivity between Telangana State & Andhra

Pradesh State and is being closely monitored under PRAGATI by PMO.

Decongests/reduces the load of NH-65 and NH-16.

Smooth and fast-moving traffic will cause only lower emissions thereby reducing

pollution levels.

Accident rates are also expected to come down substantially.

Development of the proposed project road will improve the local agriculture and enable

farmers to realize better value for their products as well as attract more investment to

that region, thus boost economy of the area, state and nation as a whole.

Growth of local tourism and resultant boost to local economy is also expected due to

proposed project.

9. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN(EMP)

The Environmental Management Plan is prepared for avoidance, mitigation and management of

the negative impacts of the project. It also covers remedial measures require to be taken EMP

includes the list of all the project related activities, their impacts at different stages of project

during pre-construction phase / design phase, construction phase and operational phase on

environment and remedial measures to be undertaken to mitigate these impacts.

Total cost for environment management plan (including environmental monitoring plan) for the

project is 16.10Crores.

10. CORPORATE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY (CER)

As per MoEF&CC OM No 22-65/2017-IA.II (M) dated 1st May, 2018, the cost of CER is to be in

addition to the cost envisaged for the implementation of the EIA/EMP which includes the

measures for the pollution control, environmental protection and conservation, R&.R, wildlife

and forest conservation/protection measures including the NPV and Compensatory

Afforestation, required, if any, and any other activities, to be derived as part of the EIA process.

The cost for Fund allocation for Corporate Environment Responsibility (CER) as per the above

mentioned circular has been calculated as 0.5% of the total project cost (Rs. 3554.35 Cr.) i.e.

Rs17.77 Cr say 17.80 Cr.

11. FINDINGS & CONCLUSSION

The EIA/EMP report was prepared after thorough interaction with the engineering section of

the consultants so that the negative impacts on the environment and human population could

be avoided as far as possible. Some of the important findings of the study are as follows: -



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1. There will be insignificant loss of bio-diversity as no rare plant or animal species are

going to be affected by the presentproject.

2. The proposed alignment is not passing through any Sanctuary or NationalPark.

3. The proposed project involves diversion of 1.854 Ha of forest land in Sy.No. 534 of

Kodumuru village, Chintakanimandal of Velugumatla Reserve Forest block.

4. Precautionary measures such as underpass, pipe culverts and chain link fences etc.

have been suggested to mitigate the likely impacts if any, on the wild life present in

study area.

5. No monuments protected by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) are located within

the ROW ofproposed National Highway.

6. The most important factors, which need continuous attention and assessment during

the construction phase, are the ambient air quality, the water quality and the noise

level. The ambient air quality of the study area is good. A noise level in the area is also

below the limit.

7. Approximately 25,964 numbers of trees are recorded in corridor of impact of the

proposed National Highway. However, avenue plantation and compensatory

afforestation will enhance the environmental condition of the area.

8. There are 141 nos. of structures which has been recorded within the corridor of impact

of the proposed National Highway. However, the proposed project will definitely have

some positive impact on the socio-economic environment of the people of surrounding

villages experiencing development in the area in specific and state and nation as a

whole.



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Annexure

Mandal & Village Details in Khammam & West Godavari Districts

Sl. no

Name of the District

Name of the Mandal Name of Villages

1

Kh

amm

am

Khammam (Rural)

Tallampadu

2 Madhulapalli

3 Teldarupally

4 Gudimalla

5 Khammam (Urban) Dhamsalapuram

6 Chinthakani

Basvapuram

7 Kodumur

8

Konijerla

Gopathi

9 Munagala

10 Duddepudi

11 Wyra

Somavaram

12 Siripuram (K.G)

13

Thallada

Pinapaka

14 Mittapalli

15 Ramanujavaram

16 Laxmipuram

17

Kallur

Mucharam

18 Yerraboinapally

19 Payapur

20 Chandrupatla

21 Peruvancha

22

Penuballi

Chintagudem

23 Telagavaram

24 Karaigudem

25 Kondrupadu

26

Vemsoor

Adsarlapadu

27 Chowdaram

28 Yerragunta

29 Vemsoor

30 Sathupally

Sadasivunipalem

31 Thumbur

32

West Godavari Chintalapudi

Lingagudem

33 Endapally

34 Raghavapuram

35 Ganijerla

36 Venkatadrigudem



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Sl. no

Name of the District

Name of the Mandal Name of Villages

37

West Godavari

Chintalapudi

Kantampalem

38 Venkatapuram

39 Settivarigudem

40 Recharla

41 Gopalapuram

42 Teegalavancha

43

T.Narasapuram

T.Narasapuram

44 Guruvayagudem

45 Epigunta

46 Tirumaladevi peta

47 Baurrampalem

48 Vallampatla

49

Jangareddygudem

Devulapalli

50 Guravayigudem

51 Lakkavaram

52 Tirumalapuram

53 Pangidigudem

54 Keethavaram

55

Koyyalagudem

Rajavaram

56 Iduvadalapalem

57 Ponguturu

58 Kannayagudem

59 Devarapalle

Yadavole

60 Chinnayagudem

61 Gopalapuram Vadalakunta

62 Devarapalle Devarapalli

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