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CHAPTER 07: ADDITIONAL STUDIES – DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN AND
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
7.1 GENERAL
The Disaster Management is aimed to ensure safety of life, to protect
environment, to safeguard installation and rescue operations in order of priorities. The
objective of a Disaster management plan is to localize a Disaster and contain its effect to the
greatest extent so as to minimize its impact on life, environment and property. Response to
Disaster, in the absence of a well-defined plan, would be arbitrary, leading to overemphasis
of actions of some actions and absence of other critical actions. A formal plan for managing
Disaster is, therefore, necessary.
The purpose of the disaster management plan is to identify potential probable accidents/
emergency situations, establish and maintain procedures to address or prevent such situations,
as well as to test the effectiveness/ review/ revise such procedures periodically. Generally the
most of the accidents will be confined within the construction camp boundaries during
construction phase and within the RoW of Highways during operation phase. This section of
the report presents an outline of disaster management plan for the proposed Nagpur Mumbai
Expressway Package 2.
7.2 RISK ASSESSMENT AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN
Provision and plan for risks has been made at various stages. The risk may be due to accident,
Vehicles crossing barriers of road, fire, sabotage, earthquake, spillage of oil and chemicals on
the road. This would, depending upon the type and intensity, involve disasters in terms of loss
of life and damage to the road apart from disruption of traffic. Therefore to avoid and
minimize this, disaster and emergency management plays a very important role.
7.2.1 Objective of Disaster Management Plan
The purpose of the DMP (Disaster Management Plan) is to identify the roles, responsibilities,
and tasks/functions to be performed in all disaster recovery operations. Thus objective is -
� To increase awareness among of officials of the project on the issues involved in disaster
recovery,
� To provide explanations of roles and responsibilities and
� To provide guidelines for disaster recovery operations.
� To localize the emergency and, if possible eliminate it; and
� To minimize the effects of the accidents on people and property.
Elimination will require prompt action by operators and works emergency staff using, for
example, fire-fighting equipment, emergency due to collision and submergence etc.
Minimizing the effects may include rescue, first aid, evacuation, rehabilitation and giving
information promptly to people living nearby.
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7.2.2 Risk Analysis
Risk may be defined as the potential realization of unwanted consequences of an event (i.e.
the product of the probability of an event and the consequences of the event). Both the
probability of occurrence of an event and the magnitude of its consequences are thus
involved. Acceptance criteria can be established either in the form of a predefined set of
“Risk Acceptance Criteria” or in the form of “Optimum cost criteria”.
The Risk acceptance criteria are normally imposed by the authorities to reflect the
willingness of people and society to accept risks. Optimum cost criteria are Acceptance
Criteria based on cost effectiveness analysis comparing the cost of the road strengthening and
protection measures against the benefits of risk reduction. The analysis should take into
account consequence of collision, such as
� Damage to road
� Damage to the users of the road
� Inconvenience cost of society and business
� Social losses
� Damages to the environment
The risk acceptance criteria are intended to cover the aggregate probability of accident due to
several types of causes such as fire and explosion. For this project it is recommended that
specific evaluation should be carried out for:
� Importance of the road connection to the public and society, to business and industry, to
the national defense etc.
� Fatality risk in the case of high traffic volume
� Cost effectiveness of improving the safety for the road.
7.2.2.1 Fatality Acceptance Criteria
The risk categories are
� Individual fatality risk
� Societal risk (i.e. number of fatalities in an accident and the number of events per year)
� To achieve low fatality risk
� Ensure a low probability of bride disruption
� Introduce bridge use warning systems on the bridge
� Build deflective type cofferdam systems in forms which would not disrupt the
navigational channels.
7.2.2.2 Optimum and acceptance criteria
a) Damage to the expressway – direction consequences to the expressway owner are:
� Cost of the salvaging the wrecked part of the road
� Cost of repair/replacement of the road
� Loss of revenue during repair/replacement of the road
� Additional costs of repair/replacement due to more strict requirements of the Authorities
after the accident
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7.2.2.3 Damage to the users of the expressway
� Injuries and loss of lives – cost values for fatalities
� Damage to vehicles and goods
7.2.2.4 Damage to vehicles
Direct consequences to the vehicle owner are:
� Loss of lives
� Cost of salvaging the vehicle
� Cost of repair/replacement of the vehicle
� Loss of income during the period or repair
� Damage to goods carried on the vehicle
� Claims for compensation form road owner and users.
� Increased insurance costs
7.2.2.5 Inconvenience costs to Society and Business
Road and rail inconvenience costs, strategic importance of the road,
� Alternative routes available.
� Traffic interruption cost – traffic congestion due accident
� Business and social loss
7.2.2.6 Damage to environment
� Cost of repair of the road
� Cost of physical restoration
� Ecological problems – immediate/long term.
7.3 POSSIBLE TYPE OF DISASTER
In roads & highways project, during construction and operation phases, disaster may occur
due to the following:
� Floods
� Earthquake
� Biological Disaster or Epidemic of Human/ livestock/ crops
� Fire
� Explosion
� Fuel Oil spillage
� Electrocution
� Hazardous materials releases
� Transportation accidents
� Terrorism / War
� Some of the hazards will be dealt with Government procedure for Natural hazards and
calamities.
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7.4 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN
Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPP) should be prepared in advance to minimize the after
effects of disaster. The basic approach towards preparedness for any major disaster or
emergency situation will comprise of the following activities:
� Identification of potential disaster
� Establish an Disaster Management Committee & their role and responsibilities
� Linkage with other emergency plans
� Development of Disaster Response Plan
� Training of the personnel
� Response operations; should always cover these four phases –
� Discovery and alarm
� Evaluation, notification and plan invocation
� Containment and countermeasures
� Cleanup and disposal
7.4.1 Identification of Hazardous Area
During Construction Phase: Construction camps of contractors where fuel oil and other
hazardous materials are planned to be stored.
7.4.1.1 During Operation Phase
� Tankers / Vehicles carrying explosives and hazardous materials on Main Carriageway /
Service Roads
� Refueling Stations at wayside amenities
7.5 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
The Disaster Management Cell (DMC) will be the apex planning body and will play a major
role in preparedness and mitigation of any disaster. The cell will have the following key
functions:
� Preparation of comprehensive Disaster Management Plan.
� Setting up of Emergency Control Centre during emergency situations
� Coordination with District Disaster Control Room
� To supervise emergency response measures in case of any emergency
� Keep track of predictable natural hazard events such as floods, drought, fire and
earthquakes etc.
� Periodic monitoring of Emergency Response Plans and the corresponding procedures of
individual establishment
� Organize post-Disaster evaluation and update DMP accordingly
� Prepare reports and document on Disaster events of road section and surrounding areas
and submit the same to District Control Room The documents shall include:
� Source & Cause of Disaster
� Description of the response efforts.
� Recommendation for preventive & mitigation measures.
� Plan for upgrading emergency preparedness and response plan
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The Disaster Management Cell will have the following departments/ teams:
7.5.1 Disaster Tracking Unit
The primary function of this unit shall be to keep track of predictable natural hazards such as
floods, drought, fire and earthquakes, etc. The unit shall continuously coordinate with the
Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) and Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), in
order to monitor disaster warnings and weather conditions in the region. On account of any
extreme event predictions, the unit shall communicate the same to the DMC which will issue
warnings in the entire Investment Region.
7.5.2 Disaster/ Emergency Response Team
The Disaster/ Emergency Response Team shall perform the following functions:
� Advise the DMC as to whether the declaration of an emergency is recommended;
� Advise the DMC on the need to designate all or part of road section as an emergency
area;
� Appoint an Emergency Control Centre;
� Determine if the location and composition of the Emergency Control Centre are
appropriate;
� The Emergency Response Team shall form an Emergency Control Centre in case of any
emergency situations. The Team shall coordinate with other agencies such as:
� Fire Brigade
� Police Department
� Hospitals / Ambulance
� Technical Departments such as Factory Inspectorate, Pollution Control Board etc
� Local Authorities/ District Administration
7.5.3 Training Centre
The training centre shall be responsible for the following activities:
� Dissemination of information about the Comprehensive Disaster Management Plan
� Organize capacity building workshops for the personnel of Disaster Management Cell
� Organize training programs such as mock drills, emergency evacuation procedures in
schools, offices, residential colonies and industrial areas
� Work in association with Residential Welfare Associations and Industrial Groups for
creating awareness about the disaster preparedness.
Apart from the above teams, information dissemination between Disaster Control Room and
Disaster Management Committee will be there.
7.5.4 Disaster Control Room
In order to control the disaster more effectively a Disaster Control Room will be established
at construction camps of contractor. During operation phase, it will be established as far as
possible at midway of road length. The planned facilities at Disaster Control Room are as
follows:
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7.5.4.1 During Construction Phase
� Layout of construction camp showing all areas specially oil storages, transfer locations,
oil dispensers, etc.
� Alignment Map of Project roads
� Hazard identification chart, names of personnel working in each shift, assembly points at
construction camp
� List of habitations and industrial installations and their population in the vicinity of
construction camp in a radius of 3 km
� Mobile Telephone numbers of all key personnel
� External telephone connections
� Public address system
� Rechargeable and battery operated torch lights and invertors
� List of Medical Facilities available within 10 km of the construction camp
� Muster Roll of employees
� Note pads and ball pens to record message received and instructions to be passed through
runners through designated persons
� The blow up copy of Layout plan showing areas where accident could occur
� Accident mock drill is to be made part of routine exercise
7.5.4.2 During Operation Phase
� List of all employees of concessionaire working in the project with telephone numbers
� Map showing Project roads and surroundings in a radius of 3.0 km
� List of medical Facilities in a radius of 10 km around ‘Emergency Control Center’
� Public address system
� Rechargeable and battery operated torch lights and invertors
� Note /Pads and pens to record message received and instruction be passed through
runners
� First Aid kits in 5-10 numbers
� One ambulance at each ‘Emergency Control Centre’
� Tie up with the neighbouring hospitals for referring any accidental victims to the
hospital
� Portable fire extinguishers carry to accidental site.
� Accidental drill is to be made part of routing exercise
7.5.5 Traffic Surveillance Monitoring and Control System
Traffic surveillance shall be carried on the Expressway. The project will have built in
sophisticated state of the art traffic management and control system to be known as
Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS).The Expressway shall be equipped with state
of the art Signage systems for warning and guidance of vehicles against potential hazards and
cution to be adopted while driving on the road. Indian Roads congress provisions have been
adopted for Lane markings, Traffic Signage, Barricading, Crash prevention, overhead
direction guidance, and all related Road furniture.
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In addition to the regular Highway traffic controls, the Concept of Intelligent Traffic
Management System (ITMS) is proposed for better disaster management and facilities of the
commuters. Following main features are proposed on the expressway,
• Traffic and Toll Management System (Automated closed toll management)
• Master and Sub-control Rooms for round the clock survelliance.
• Weather stations at strategic locations with GPS connectivity to Master Control
Rooms.
• Closed Circuit Televisions (CCTV) for monitoring the highway.
• Video Incident Detection System to provide fast response to accident victims.
• Variable Message Signs (VMS) for fore-warning of Weather and traffic hazards.
• Portable Trailer mounted in case of emergency.
• Interactive VMS – Vehicle Actuated Systems.
• Enforcement system for speed control and violations.
• Radio Communication system per Km.
• Automatic Maintenance Monitoring.
• Vehicular emission check center, in order to estimate contribution of vehicular
pollution load and to identify the polluting vehicles.
7.6 EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Effective command and control starts with a clear definition of the overall command and
control structure, and description of the duties of key personnel with specific responsibilities
for emergency response. The control of emergencies will consider the minimum number of
persons required to provide an adequate response to emergencies.
� All emergencies occurring as a result of project activities shall be managed as per
following order of priorities:
� Preservation of Life (self, team, community)
� Protection of the Environment
� Protection or Property/ assets
� Preservation of Evidence
7.7 ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The roles and the responsibilities of various departments during emergency situations as
defined in Section have been discussed in the following
7.7.1 Emergency Control Centre (ECC)
The emergency control centre shall be formulated in case of emergency situations by the
Disaster Management Committee. The ECC shall be chaired by the head of Regional
Development Authority head and will have representatives from Police, Fire Department,
Hospitals, Factory Inspectorate and District Administration. The ECC shall perform the
following functions:
� Co-ordinate the acquisition, distribution and scheduling of various modes of transport (i.e.
public transit, school buses, trains and trucks) for the purpose of transporting persons
and/or supplies, as required;
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� Determine if additional transport is required for evacuation or transport of persons and/or
supplies;
� Discontinue utilities or services provided by public or private concerns without reference
to any consumers in the region, or when continuation of such utilities or services
constitutes a hazard to public safety within an emergency area;
� Disperse people not directly connected with the operations who by their presence are
considered to be in danger or whose presence hinders in any way the efficient
functioning of emergency operations;
� Authorize the evacuation of those buildings or sections within an emergency area which
are themselves considered to be dangerous or in which the occupants are considered to be
in danger from some other source;
� Authorize casualty collection and evacuation in support of emergency health care
authorities;
� Coordinate with other departments such as Police, Fire Department etc.
� Arrange for services and equipment from local agencies not such as private contractors,
volunteer agencies etc.;
� Arrange for accommodation and welfare, on a temporary basis, of any residents who are
in need of assistance due to displacement as a result of the emergency;
� Arrange assistance from senior levels of Government as per requirements
The following information and equipment shall be available at ECC:
� Intercom, telephone
� P and T telephone
� Breathing apparatus
� Fire suit/ gas tight goggles/ gloves/ helmets
� Hand tools, wind direction/ velocities indications
� Public address megaphone, hand bell, telephone directories (internal, P and T)
� Emergency lamp/ torch light/ batteries
� Emergency shut-down procedures
� List of key personnel and list of Emergency Co-coordinators
� Duties of key personnel
� Address with telephone numbers and key personnel, emergency coordinator, essential
employees.
� Important address and telephone numbers including Government agencies,
neighboring industries and sources of help, outside experts, chemical fact sheets
population details
7.7.2 Police Department
The Police Department shall perform the following actions:
� The overall responsibility of police shall be to maintain law and order during and post
disaster situation in the context of disaster management.
� Prepare a departmental disaster response plan and Standard Operating Procedure in which
roles and responsibilities are clearly defined. The plan and SOP shall be submitted to the
DMC;
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� Prepare a database of nodal person at State, District and Taluka level and share with
DMC;
� Police personnel shall be trained in search and rescue (flood rescue, collapse
structure, rope rescue, etc) during normal time and database of such trained personnel
shall be shared with the DMC;
� Overall traffic management (access roads to disaster site, roads to be made one-way, to be
blocked, alternate routes, etc) and patrolling
� Provide security in transit and relief camps, affected areas, hospitals and medical centers
and identify areas to be cordoned off;
� Establish communication with the ECC, District Control Room and nearest Police station
to the disasters site;
� Additional deployment of police, if required, to inquire into and record of deaths;
� Provide convoys for relief materials;
� A public information system to be activated for passing information related to injured,
dead, missing persons, etc.
� Regularly conduct mock drill by simulating different disasters to check preparedness,
coordination and scope of improvement and a report shall be submitted to the DMC;
� Assist DMC and ECC in evacuation of people from the vulnerable areas.
7.7.3 Fire Department
The Fire Department shall perform the following actions:
� The overall responsibility of fire department shall be to undertake the emergency fire
evacuation procedures effectively and efficiently;
� Prepare a departmental disaster response plan and Standard Operating Procedure in which
roles and responsibilities are clearly defined. The plan and SOP shall be submitted to the
DMC
� Prepare a database of nodal person at State, District and Taluka level and share with
DMC;
� Fire personnel shall be trained in fire evacuation procedures during normal time and
database of such trained personnel shall be shared with the DMC;
� Establish communication with the ECC, District Control Room and nearest Fire station to
the disasters site;
� Additional deployment of fire safety personnel, if required, to inquire into and record of
deaths;
� Regularly conduct mock drill by simulating different disasters to check preparedness,
coordination and scope of improvement and a report shall be submitted to the DMC;
� Assist DMC and ECC in evacuation of people from the vulnerable areas;
7.7.4 Health Department
The Health Department shall perform the following actions:
� The overall responsibility of health department is to undertake the emergency heath
activities in the aftermath of disasters and take measures to check the outbreak of
epidemic in the post disasters situation effectively and efficiently;
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� Prepare a departmental Emergency Health Management Plan including, hospital specific
plan shall also be prepared. Apart from plan, SOP shall be prepared which clearly
delineates the roles and responsibilities;
� The plan shall cover mass casualty management, triage (prioritization of patients), trauma
counseling, mobile team which may be deployed at sites, procedure for coordinating with
private hospitals and availing its services, etc.
� A database of nodal officer at State, district and hospital specific shall be prepared for
emergency health services and shared with the DMC;
� Periodic review of the stock emergency medicines and equipment required during the
disasters;
� The epidemic surveillance and water quality monitoring shall be done at transit camps,
relief camps, affected areas and feeding centers;
� The central warehouse shall be kept informed for dispatch of supplies likely to be needed,
to hospitals, on an emergency priority basis;
� Establish communication with the ECC District Control Room, Police and the medical
team at the disasters site;
� A public information system to be activated for passing information related to
patients admitted at the hospital;
� Mock drill on mass casualty management at hospital level shall be organized twice in
year. The mock drill shall check the activation and response time of emergency medical
teams, coordination with other agencies, areas of improvement, etc. The report shall be
submitted to the DMC;
� The medical officers and staffs shall be trained in triage (system for prioritization of
patients).
7.8 EMERGENCY CONTROL PROCEDURE
7.8.1 For Natural Calamity
In the event of occurrence of natural calamity during the construction phase, all work will be
suspended and all construction material will be shifted to the safer location. In order to
minimize losses/ damages to pavement, incomplete CD structures during the heavy rains the
inventory of material storage at site will be kept to a minimum during rainy period i.e. May to
September. During the operation phase, in the event occurrence of Natural Calamity the
concessionaire will stop traffic on the highway and will guide the traffic at time of closure for
follow up of safer route. The traffic will be regulated right from receipt of warning. The
emergency control centre will be in direct contact with the district administration for their
advice for the steps taken for the traffic control and other assistance.
7.8.2 For Hazard
The onset of emergency will in all probability commences with a major fire or explosion and
shall be detected by the member of staff on duty at construction camp/on Highways. If
located by a staff member on duty, he (as per site emergency procedure of which he is
adequately briefed) will go to the nearest fire alarm call point, break glass and trigger off the
fire alarms. He will also try to inform about location and nature of fire/ accident to the Site
Main Controller on mobile phone.
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In accordance with work emergency procedure, the following key activities will immediately
take place to intercept and take control of emergency:
� The fire group will arrive at the site of incident with fire fighting controls
� Site Main Controller will commence his role from the Control Centre
� The First Aid Group will take care of injured
� Site Main Controller will be directing and deciding a wide range of desperate issues.In
particular DMC has to decide and direct:
� Whether fire fighting and first aid groups require reinforcement of man power and
facilities
� Whether the facility is to be shut down or more importantly kept running
� Respond to any large size complaints from outside public and to assess an offsite impact
arising out of the onsite emergency.
� When the incident has eventually been brought under control as declared by the fire
fighting group, the Site Main Controller shall visit himself personally for:
o An assessment of total damage and prevailing conditions with particular attention to
possibility of re escalation of emergency, which might of the time being, be under
control.
o Inspection of other facilities, which might have been affected by impact of incident.
o Based on visit, Site Main Controller will finally declare and communicate termination
of emergency and authorize step by step restoration of normal operation of the
refuelling and storage facility. The fire siren will be sounded with all CLEAR
SIGNAL.
o During entire period of emergency the site will remain out of bounds to external
visitors except:
� External Fire Personnel;
� External hospital ambulance staff;
� Local Government;
� Insurance authorities;
7.8.2.1 Alarm System to be followed during Disaster
Suitable alarms will be developed after establishment of construction camp/opening of
Highways for traffic and these will be explained to each personnel working at the Highways.
The alarm will also be displayed at office for the information of visitors.
7.8.2.2 Actions to be taken on Hearing the Warning Signal
On receiving the disaster message following actions will be taken:
Fire Fighting group, first aid group shall reach the ECC
Team members will remain ready in their respective sections for further instructions
7.8.3For Petroleum Product Leakage
In the event of massive spillage of HSD/ Gasoline/ Kerosene/ Furnace oil the spilled quantity
should be reclaimed from the storm drainage channels/ rain water harvesting pits. The traces
of the products may be absorbed in sand or cotton rags. The spilled area at main carriageway/
service road should be thoroughly washed with water or any neutral solvent to avoid any
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slippage or skidding. All effect should be made that spilled oil does not enter surface water
body.
7.8.4 Head-on Collision /Vehicle Accident on the road
The major risk involved in this type of Disaster fatal or high degree of injury. Early response
will be in terms of well-equipped ambulance with paramedical team reaching on the site. This
will help in rescue of passengers from the accident site and will be taken to the nearest
hospital. If need so arises the patient can be taken to one of the major and super specialty
hospital in the area.
7.8.5 Spillage and Leakages of Oil On the road
This Disaster can occur during a leak or spillages of oil or fuel carrying tankers met with an
accident on the road. The various risks involved in theseare danger of skidding of other
vehicles due to spillages. Risk of catching fire depends upon the flash point of the material.
The early response in this case will be stoppage of vehicular movement immediately by using
communication system and towing the damaged vehicle in order to make traffic easier. It is
important to carry out mopping operations to collect oil spilled on the road. The clean- up
procedure is of immense importance in order to avoid further hazards and consequences.
Figure 30-DMP for Accident Risk Scenario
Figure 31-DMP for Medical Safety Scenario
Road in Charge
Safety and Evacuation of
Passenger
Hospitalization
Collector Local
Representative
Local Police
Station
Local Ambulance
Help
Road in Charge
Safety in Charge
Medical Officer
Paramedical Team/ Rescue Team
Ambulance
Assistance
Hospitalization Temporary Shelter Relief and Transport
Action
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7.9 Public Consultation
Public consultation was carried out in three districts Amravati, Washim & Buldhana in
Chairmanship of Collectors, MPCB, MSRDC andGlobal Management and Engineering
Consultants Internationalrepresentatives. The Public hearing was held on 5th
July 2017 in
Amravati district, 10th July 2017 in Washim district and 15
th July 2017 in Buldhana district.
The meetings of public hearing are discussed below:
7.9.1 Amrvati District
The public hearing for proposed Nagpur - Mumbai access controlled expressway proposed by
M/s Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation Ltd., from Astha Village
TQ.Dhamangaon Dist. Amravati to Wadhona Village TQ.Chandur Railway Dist.Amravati
was conducted on sth July, 2017 at Savitribai Yadav Sabhagruh Tal.Chandur railway
Dist.Amravati at 11.00 hrs.
After completion of presentation and detailed information in Amrvati district, Chairman and
Convener of the committee appealed general public to offer comments/suggestions if any
regarding proposed project. Accordingty, the public participants expressed their views:
Sr.No Public Views Compliance
1 Shri Gokul Sonavane, a nearby resident
of Wadhona Village enquired about the
effect of vehicular movement on the other
plantations including various horticulture
plots of orange and other fruits.
The Project Proponent informed that the
ambient air monitoring in the proposed
area is carried out as per the Terms of
Reference (ToR) granted by Deparlment
of Environment, Government of
Maharashtra and Ministry of
Environment and Forest, Government of
lndia. The prediction modelling of air is
also carried out and the modeling
reveled that the Air quality by Central
pollution Control levels will not cross
the limits specified by Central pollution
Control Board. Further he informed that
Government of India is planning to
implement EURO VI norms from 2020
onwards. Government of lndia is not
onry concentrating on the fuel quality
but also emphasis is being given on
engine tuning of the vehicles so that
100% consumption of the fuel will
occur.
2 Shri Gajanan Chaudhary, a resident of
Zada village enquired about the noise
porution and its effect due to proposed
vehicular movement along highway.
The Project Proponent informed that as
per Terms of Reference (ToR) granted
by Department of Environment,
Government of Maharashtra and
Ministry of Environment and Forest,
Government of lndia. The prediction of
air and noise modelling is also carried
out and the modelling reveals that the air
quality will be within prescribed limits.
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The noise modering revears that at the
stretch of 1.88 km at village Chikali
Vaidya the noise levels may exceed the
standards and accordingly the noise
barriers have been proposed in that
section.
3 Shri Sahir Badge a resident of Nandgaon-
Khandeshwar enquired about the
apprehension of poilution due to rest
areas proposed at distance of about 50
kms.
The Project Proponent assured that
proposed commercial establishments in
the rest areas will provide necessary
pollution equipments such as provision
of sewage treatment plants for the
domestic waste generated from the rest
area and solid waste treatment and
disposal system as per the provisions of
law. Addition to this thick vegetation is
also proposed for containment of noise.
4 Shri. Gokul Sonavane, a resident of
Wadhona. He raised his concern about
apprehension of pollution due to proposed
industries to be located in node
development which are proposed along
the expressway.
The Project Proponent assured that no
polluting industries will be allowed in
the proposed nodes along the
expressway. Only agro based non-
polluting industries will be allowed with
necessary permission of Maharashtra
Pollution Control Board.
5 Shri. Sachin Vaidya, a resident of
wadhona enquired about air and noise
pollution.
The Project Proponent informed that as
per Terms of Reference (ToR) granted
by Department of Environment,
Government of Maharashtra and
Ministry of Environment and Forest,
Government of lndia. The air and noise
monitoring along with prediction of
modelling is also carried out. The
prediction modelling reveals that the Air
quality level of the area will not cross
the limits specified by Central Pollution
Control Board.
6 Shri. Atul Vaidya, a resident of wadhona
raised the issue of apprehension of air
pollution at nearby area due to storage of
raw material.
The Project Proponent informed that the
Right of way of proposed Expressway is
120 meters which is quite sufficient. It
will be ensured that the vehicular
movement for transportation of raw
material will be carried out within Right
of Way as far as possible. Also proper
care will be taken during unloading of
raw material within Right of Way only.
At the end the Chairman of Committee requested at least 4-5 times to the present public to
offer suggestions or seek clarifications, if any regarding the proposed project. Finally,
Shri.Nitin Vyavhare, the Chairman and Additional District Magistrate Dist: Amravati
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thanked all the participants for their active participation in the public hearing. The
suggestions/positive inputs of all the eminent speakers during the meeting will be
incorporated in the Minutes of Meeting and will be communicated to MoEFCC, Govt. of
lndia for further needful. The meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair.
7.9.2 Washim District
The public hearing for proposed Nagpur - Mumbai access controlled expressway proposed by
M/s Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation Ltd., for part of package II i.e. from
Donad Budruk TQ. Karanja to Kenwad TQ. Risod Dist. Washim for Washim District was
conducted on 1OthJuly, 2077 at Krushi Utpanna Bajar Samiti Hall, ShelrtBazar, Tq.
Mangrulpir Dist. Washim at 11.00hrs.
After completion of presentation and detailed information, Chairman and Convener of the
Committee appealed general public to offer comments/suggestions if any regarding the
proposed project. Accordingly, the public participants expressed their views:
Sr.No Public Views Compliance
1 Mr. Sanjay Rathod, Kinkhed - He
informed that, near the village many
dams are in existence. Due to
proposed expressway the approach
rods to the said dams will be blocked
or otherwise?
It was assured by the Project Proponent that
no existing roads will be blocked or alter
due to proposed construction. However
proper Vehicular Overpass (VOP),
Vehicular underpass VUP), Light Vehicie
Underpass (LVUP), pedestrian Underpass
(PUP) etc. will be provided for the
assesment of local people in that area.
2 Shri. Rahul Baliram Auchar-Vidhona
- The information in respect of
planting of trees along Right of way
and the type of the trees to be planted
was sought. In addition to that it was
suggested that the local variety of
trees to be planted along Right of
way.
The Project Proponent informed that as per
National Green Highways Mission, National
Highways Authority of India guidelines
Maharashtra State Road Development
Corporation have planned 3 tier plantations
along Right of Way. The suggestion of
Mr.Rahul was accepted and it was informed
that the trees of local variety will be planted
along the Right of Way, in consultation with
experts in the field.
The Hon.Chairman of the Committee
instructed that Maharashtra State Road
Development Corporation should have
dialogue with the local Grampanchayat
through which the local road is passing, for
plantation of local varity trees on 'E-class
land owned by Grampanchayat to avoid
encroachment and Development of greenery
within the Grampanchayat area.
3 Shri. Anil Jadhav, Kinhi Raja - The
land owned by him is near to forest
area and it is difficult to maintain the
land and protect it from the wildlife
from the forest area. He also
requested that, after joint
The Project Proponent mentioned that the
decision regarding land procurement for the
proposed project and remaining land will be
taken by District Administration.
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measurement the land to the tune of 1
& 1 1/2 acers will remain with him and
same shall be acquired by
Maharashtra State Road Development
Corporation.
4 Shri.Pandurang Kamble, Majlapur His
submission was that after procurement
of land for the proposed project a
small piece of land will be remaining
with him. He requested that his entire
land should be procured by
Maharashtra State Road Development
Corporation.
The Project Proponent mentioned that the
decision regarding land procurement for the
proposed project and remaining land will be
taken by Distrist Administration.
5 Shri. Ankush Gajbhiye, Dhanora
Pathod - He enquired about any co-
relation between failing of trees and
depietion of ozone layer present in
Environment.
It was clarified by the Project Proponent
that, it does not have any co-relation.
However the ozone layer is depleted due to
use of ozone depleting substances such as
Chloroflouro carbons used in refrigerators,
Air-condition. He also mentioned that use of
ozone depleting substances is banned by the
Government of India and necessary
notification is already issued by the Ministry
of Environment & Forests (MoEFCC),
Government of India.
6 Shri. Mohan Deshrnukh -Brother and
my name land jointly but fortunately
my brother is died. He raised the issue
of land measurement and mentioned
that the joint measurement is not
carried out as per procedure.
Hon.Chairman of Committee requested that
the issue related to Environment may be
raised during the public hearing. However
issues related to land measurement, 7/12
extract etc. the local people may approach
respective Tehsildar, Sub-Divisional Officer
of the division.
7 Shri. Nandu Kharate, Shendurjana -
He mentioned that the land owned by
him is developed as horticulture plot.
However during joint measurement it
is mentioned something different 7/12
extract not properly which will affect
his compensation pattern and he may
get less compensation.
Hon.Chairman requested to concern to get
in touch with revenue machinery such as
Tehsildar, Sub-Divisional Officer, etc. He
assured that maximum Government benefits
will be passed on to the respective farmers.
However the same can be passed on only
after receipt of consent from the concerned
farmers.
8 Shri.Amol Rathod, Devchandi - He
enquired about the job opportunities
to the land owners who have offered
their land to the proposed project.
The Project Proponent informed that, for the
construction of proposed roads the various
contractors will be appointed by the
Maharashtra State Road Development
Corporation. The instructions will be passed
on to the concerned contractors to
accommodate maximum local people during
the work.
9 Shri.Arun Kamble, Majlapur - He
raised query of joint measurement of
Hon.Chairman of Committee requested that
the issue related to Environment may be
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land details.
raised during the public hearing. However
issues related to land measurement, 7/12
extract etc. the locai people may approach
respectiveTehsildar, Sub-Divisional Officer
of the division.
10 Shri.Harshal Ulemule - It is reported
that the proposed Expressway is
passing through the land which is in
between residence and farm of the
complainant. There is a pipeline
passing through the land. He enquired
about the future status of the pipeline
due to proposed Expressway.
The Project Proponent assured that the
existing pipeline will not be disturbed.
However if some damages are noticed by
the complainant the same shall be brought
to the notice of Maharashtra State Road
Development Corporation which will be
rectified to the satisfaction of complainant.
11 Shri.Gajanan Thakare, Janunakhurd -
He has got a horticulture plot, due to
proposed Expressway the well will be
affected. He mentioned that it will be
difficult to maintain the horticulture
plot without the well. He requested to
give the compensation not only for the
well but also for the horticuiture plot
since its maintenance may not be
possible without the well.
The issues related to the land acquisition
and such cases will be sorted out by the
District Administration on case to case
basis.
12 Shri.Rameshwar Pawar, Yedshi - He
mentioned that oniy 7 R land
remained with him after procurement
of land by Maharashtra State Road
Development Corporation for
proposed Expressway. He enquired
about the decision to be taken for
leftover land.
The issues reiated to the land acquisition
and such cases will be sorted out by the
District Administration on case to case
basis.
13 Shri.Mukunda Kamble, Kavardari- He
mentioned Proposed road passes
through own land but there is no name
in list flash by government for
affected.
Hon.Chairman of Committee requested to
contact or approach respective Tehsildar,
Sub-Divisionai Officer of the division.
Government has insured more benefits
provided to project affected person.
14 Shri.Devrarn Pawar, Kavardari - He
mentioned that there is no
oppositionfor the proposed project.
However proper compensation shall
be provided to the land owners. He
also mentioned about inconsistency in
joint measurement of land and
enquired about pollution aspect due to
proposed project.
The Project Proponent assured that the
proper care such as covering of truck
carrying raw material, unloading of raw
material in confined area, water sprinkling
during moving vehicles on roads. Provision
of Mobile STPs at labour camps in addition
to this proper solid waste management will
be provided at labour camps. It was also
assured that the labour camps will be
installed at the distance of atleast 500
meters from water reservoirs.
15 Shri. Om Nimbalkar -Kalambeshwar-
He enquired about the future status of
streams as well as water reservoirs
It was assured by the Project Proponent that
the natural flow of stream will not be
disturbed due to construction of proposed
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through which the proposed
Expressway is passing.
Expressway. The necessary precautions
such as provision of balancing culverts /
cross drainage structures, in addition to the
small bridges will be provided wherever
required.
At the end, Shri.Lohalkar, Member and Regional Officer, Maharashtra Poilution Control
Board (MPCB), Amravati appealed general pubtic to offer comments/suggestions if any
regarding the proposed project then after there is no any comments suggestion from public. In
a permission of respected president announce end of public hearing. And also thanked the
Chairman & public present in the public hearing.
7.9.3 Buldhana District
The public hearing for proposed Nagpur - Mumbai access controlled expressway proposed by
M/s Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation Ltd., for part of package - II i.e. from
Belgaon Tq. Mehekar: to Golegaon Tq. Deulgaon Raja Dist. Buldhana was conducted on 1st
July 2017 at Shree Sant Gajanan Maharaj Seva Samitti (Mandir),Satyjeet Bhakt Niwas &
Sabhgruh, Dongaon Road, Mehkar at 11:00 A.M.
After completion of presentation and detailed information, Chairman and Convener of the
Committee appealed general public present to offer comments/suggestions if any regarding
the proposed project. Accordingly, the public participants expressed their views:
Sr.No Public Views Compliance
1 Shri. Nitin Pise- He mentioned that he do
not have any issue regarding construction
of proposed Expressway. However, proper
care shall be taken by the Project
Proponent during construction of
proposed Expressway, so that the nearby
area should not be polluted.
It was assured by the Project Proponent
that proper mitigation measures are
already planned and will be
implemented during execution of the
project to avoid pollution in the nearby
area.
2 Shri. Kailash Gole- He raised
apprehensions about water pollution due
to construction of proposed Expressway.
It was assured by the Project Proponent
that proper mitigation measures are
already planned and will be
implemented during execution of the
project to avoid pollution in the nearby
area. Further lt was also assured that
after monitoring and obtaining expert
comments from Maharashtra Pollution
Control Board if necessary remedial
measures will be taken by Maharashtra
State Road Development Corporation.
3
Shri. Prakash Ghavan- He raised the issue
of Orange orchard fields along the
proposed Expressway. If orange orchards
get affected, then who will be
responsible?
The Project Proponent informed that the
proposed Expressway is of 120 Meter
width. The raw material required will be
procured from environmental norms
complying organizations. He further
assured that the necessary compliance
will be verified regarding the
permission obtained from the
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Maharashtra State Pollution Control
Board and MoEFCC, PUC certificates
for the vehicles, covered vehicles for
the raw material transportation from its
sources to the site of construction. In
addition to the technical details, the
baseline monitoring is carried out by
accredited consultant alongwith its
modeling and mitigation measures were
discussed. If it is found that due to
construction activity orange orchards
arc getting affected, then a committee of
technical experts will be formed for the
detailed study.
4 Shri. Nitin Pise- He enquired about
proposed tree plantations to be done along
the proposed Expressway.
The Project Proponent informed that as
per lndian Road Congress (lRC) SP 21
2009, 3 tier plantations will be carried
out by the Project Proponent along the
proposed Expressway. He mentioned
that in addition to above plantation and
proposed plantation in rest area
Maharashtra State Road Development
Corporation Ltd will carry out median
ptantation considering IRC's
specifications and local varieties, in
consultation with forest department.
5
Shri. Bhausaheb Danve- He raised the
issue of number of plants to be cut during
construction of proposed Expressway and
other specific issues of farmers, such as
non-availability of proper market,
inadequate rains, drought situation and
suicides of farmers, etc.
The Chairman of Committee requested
to raise concernsabout Environment as
public hearing is for Environment. The
Project Proponent assured that as per
the joint measurement survey carried
out at about 15,695 trees in non_forest
area and about1, 434 trees in forest area
are required to be cut. As per guidelines
of National Green Highways Mission,
National Highways Authority of
India.About 1, 01,780 trees will be
planted in 3 tier system along the
Expressway. These numbers of trees are
in addition to the tree plantation to be
carried out by forest department in lieu
of forest land to be diverted for the
proposed project.
6
Shri. Ritesh Deshmukh- He mentioned
that about 17,000 trees are to be cut.
However, the newly planted trees will not
be useful since the existing trees are to be
removed. The newly planted trees may
take long time for substantial growth.
The Project Proponent assured that
about 1, 01,780numbers of trees will be
planted within this district along the
Expressway. He mentioned that the
proportion of plantation to be done to
the trees to be cut will be 1:7. He also
mentioned that looking at the stretch of
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701 km of Expressway a huge thick
plantation will be carried out and
maintained by Maharashtra State Road
Development Corporation Ltd. which
may develop an ecology that can be
studied after - 10 years. He further
reiterated that the Budget Provision of
Rs.16.83 Crs. is made by Maharashtra
State Road Development Corporation
Ltd. which will not only includes the
plantation cost but also includes cost of
maintenance of those plants for the
period of three years.
7
Shri. Nltin Pise- He enquired about, will
there be any effect on existing water
bodies/reservoirs i.e. the natural flow will
disturbed or the water bodies will be
closed?
The Project Proponent assured that the
proposed construction will not disturb
any natural flow or will not ctose down
any reservoir. The proper drainage
structure/ culverts have been planned
for smooth flow of natural water within
the area.
8 Shri. Kailash Gole- He raised the issue of
wi-fi and its effect on human beings
residing in nearby area.
The Project Proponent clarified that the
pilot project of wi-fi is still in
thepipeline at Maharashtra State Road
Development Corporation level and if
pilot is successfully implemented then
only, it will be implemented for
Maharashtra Samruddhi Corridor. He
mentioned that the provisions for laying
optical fiber network utilities will be
made during designing.
9
Shri. D.S. More, Ex-Principal- He
enquired about effects on environment
during construction and its effects on trees
to be removed & how many days would
be required for the completion of
proposed project. Also enquired about
effects on the residents in the nearby
locality.
The Project Proponent clarified that if
any construction project carried out then
it has some effects on environment.
Remedial measures will be taken by
Maharashtra State Road Development
Corporation about the same. The
proposed project shall be completed
within 24 to 30 months only. The
Project Proponent informed that as per
lndian Road Congress (lRC) SP
21_2009, 3 tier plantations will be
carried out by the Project Proponent
along the proposed Expressway. He
mentioned that in addition to above
plantation and proposed plantation in
rest area Maharashtra State Road
Development Corporation Ltd. Will
catry out median plantation considering
IRC's specifications and local varieties
in consultation with forest department.
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He also mentioned that looking at the
stretch of 701 km of Expressway a huge
thick plantation will be carried out and
maintained by Maharashtra State Road
Development Corporation Ltd. which
may develop an ecology that can be
studied.
10 Shri. Pradip Deshmukh- He enquired
about the location of plantation along the
Expressway.
The Project Proponent informed that as
per guidelines of National Green
Highways Mission, National Highways
Authority of India. the proposed
plantation will be carried out within the
Right of Way considering the
recommendation of Forest Department
and local varieties of plants.
11
Shri.D.S. More, Ex-Principal- He
enquired about the mitigation measures
proposed for the raw material
procurement.
The Project Proponent assured that,
detail study about quantities of raw
material required; availability of raw
material has already been done and
shown in the presentation. He further
mentioned that the material will be
procured from environmental norms
complying organizations. He further
assured that the necessary compliances
will be done by the contractors
regarding the permission from the
Maharashtra State Pollution Control
Board and MoEF, PUC certificates,
vehicles carrying raw material from its
sources to the site of construction shall
be covered.
At the end Hon'ble Chairman and District Cotlector, Buldana appealed general public to offer
comments/suggestions if any regarding the proposed project and since there were no any
comments/suggestion from public, Chairman announced the completion of public hearing
and also thanked public present for the public hearing.
7.9.4Public Representation
Sr.
No
Representation Reply/ Remarks
1 Application From:
Amol B. Rajkule, Resident of Shivani Rasu,
Nandgaon Khedeshwar
Names of Signatories:
Amol B. Rajkule Shivani
Ravindra Sahebrao Agale Shivani
Keshav Gulabrao Tandulkat Shivani
Rajendra Shrikrishna Agale Shivani
Pramod Sitaramji Dandge Chikhali Vaidya
The public hearing for proposed Nagpur
Mumbai Expressway was organized by
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board,
Amravati. The public hearing was
scheduled at 11:00 am at Chandur
Railway, Dist. Amravati on 5/7/2017.
The public notice was issued in Daily
Hitavada (local English) and Lokmat
(Marathi language) newspapers on
30.05.2017. (Attached for ready
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Surendra Babaraoji Dandge Chikhali Vaidya
Vinod Bhimraoji Jagtap Vaghoda,
Gajananrao Kisanrao Thote, Vaghoda,
Ravindra Gulabrao Deshmukh Jawala
Vijay Jagannathrao Deshmukh Jawala
A public hearing meeting has been held on
5/7/2017 at 12.00 PM by the concerned
department on the above subject, and we, the
undersigned, the residents of Dhamangaon,
Chandur Railway and Nandgaon village of
Amravati district, as the farmers and farm-labors
affected under the land acquisition for the
proposed Nagpur-Mumbai Super communication
highway, do hereby register our objection to the
same.
The above concerned department has not
informed us about the organized meeting and no
proclamation has been provided in our village
about this public hearing procedure. The news-
paper, in which the concerned department
published the information of today's meeting, is
not made available in many villages also.
Therefore, we could not attend the meeting due to
the lack of any information. Therefore, no
minutes of the meeting shall be deemed to be
legal and regularized with respect to our absence
in the meeting and the procedure of the public
hearing shall not be admitted/approved for the
same.
A meeting should be organized again so as to
enable us to register our objections with respect
to the environmental damage to be caused by the
construction of this highway.
The procedure of the today's meeting i.e. to be
held on 5/7/2017 is totally wrong and therefore
we request you to inform the concerned
department that this meeting shall be deemed to
be cancelled.
Submitted To,
The Hon. Sub-Divisional Officer (Revenue),
reference).
The soft copies of Draft EIA report and
executive summary in Marathi and
English of Nagpur Mumbai Expressway
were made available at concerned
Grampanchayat offices, Tahsil office of
Chandur railway, Dhamangaon railway
and Nandgaon Khandeshwar offices for
study purpose. The acknowledgement
copies of the same attached for ready
reference. This clearly indicates that vide
publicity was given in the area through
the project is passing.
The impacts due to construction of
proposed road are duly identified and
mitigation measures are proposed in EIA
report.
A comprehensive Environment
Management Plan is prepared and
provision of separate Budget for
implementation of the same is made.
The Environment Management Plan will
be implemented in construction and
operation phases.
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Office at Chandur Railway, Dist. Amravati,
And Competent Officer,
Office at Chandur Railway.
2 Applicant Form: Pramod Tarhekar,
Convener, Kisan Swarajya Andolan,
Nandgaon Khedeshwar.
With reference to the above subject, I was present
at the given place on 5 July 2017 at 12.30 PM for
the public hearing. The Sarpanch and the
prominent persons and also the project affected
farmers of the villages through which this
prosperity highway will pass, were not present in
the said meeting. We remain present on behalf of
the project affected farmers but at 12.30 PM, as
soon as they saw us, they declared that the
hearing is over. The Hon. Collector was also
absent for that hearing and Shri Vyavahare sir
was present there as his representative. But the
department which was responsible for this
hearing, did not conveyed their responsibility
properly. Therefore, it is not proper as per the
laws and rules to conduct the procedure in such a
way by keeping the project affected villages in
dark.
Our objections are as follows:
1) According to the E. I. A report, every
gram panchayat should be involved in the
environmental projects.
2) Annual grants should be made available to
those gram panchayats in the vicinity of
which the environmental damage will be
caused.
3) A provision should be made in the budget
of the environment department for the damage
to be caused to other farmers under this
project during the monsoon.
4) We wanted all these points to be
registered in detail during the public hearing.
We request you to please note that problems in
large scale will arise in the project affected
villages if the public hearing is conducted in such
a way.
The public hearing for proposed Nagpur
Mumbai Expressway was organized by
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board,
Amravati. The public hearing was
scheduled at 11:00 am at Chandur
Railway, Dist.Amravati on 5/7/2017.
The public notice was issued in Daily
Hitavada (local English) and Lokmat
(Marathi language) newspapers on
30.05.2017.
(Attached for ready reference).
The copies of Draft EIA report of Nagpur
Mumbai Expressway were made
available at concerned Grampanchayat
offices, Tahsil office of Chandur railway,
Dhamangaon railway and Nandgaon
Khandeshwar offices for reference. The
acknowledgement copies of the same
attached for ready reference. This clearly
indicates that vide publicity was given in
the area through the project is passing.
The three tier plantation along the
alignment within ROW is proposed as
per Draft NHAI policy. In Amravati
district around 97288 Nos of trees will be
planted to compensate the 10916 Nos of
trees affected in the ROW.
The project proponent presented the
detail presentation related EIA of
Expressway. A comprehensive
Environment Management Plan and
provision of Budget for implementation
of the same is made. The Environment
Management Plan will be implemented
in construction and operation phases.