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Semi-Annual Environmental Monitoring Report

Loan Number: 2925 IND Period: July 2013 to December 2013

IND: Jammu and Kashmir Urban Sector Development Investment Program

Prepared by: Jammu and Kashmir Economic Reconstruction Agency Implementation Agency: J&K ERA Executing Agency: J&K ERA Date: (04-04-2014)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

S. No. Contents Page No.

1 Introduction 1

2 Compliance status with National/State/Local statutory environmental requirements. 3

3 Compliance status with the environmental covenants as stipulated in the loan agreement. 6

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Compliance status with environmental management and monitoring plans as stipulated in the environmental documentation as agreed with ADB.

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5 Approach and methodology engaged for environmental monitoring of the project. 11

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Monitoring of environmental receptors/attributes (e.g. ambient air, surface water, ground water, land, ecological aspects, noise, hazardous/toxic wastes, etc.)

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7 Any other environmental aspects, impacts observed during implementation which was not covered earlier. 27

8 Details of complaints received from public and actions taken thereof to resolve. 27

9 Follow-up actions and conclusions. 27

Appendix

Appendix -1

Sampling Sites for the Sub-Project, “Construction of Elevated Expressway Corridor from Jehangir Chowk to Rambagh - Natipora in Srinagar City.

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Appendix-2 Sampling Sites for the Sub-Project, “Construction of Multi-storied Parking Facility at KMDA Stand in Srinagar city” 29

Appendix-3 Sampling Sites for the Sub-Project “Construction of storm water drains in the adjoining areas of NH-Bypass in Srinagar”

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Appendix-4 Location Map For Environmental Monitoring Stations In Jammu City

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1. INTRODUCTION Overall Project Description:

1. The State of Jammu and Kashmir lies in the northernmost part of the country and shares international border with Pakistan and China. This physiographic situation attaches strategic importance to the region as well as the infrastructural development in the state. The state has three main geographical regions namely Jammu, Kashmir valley and highlands of Ladakh. The population of Jammu and Kashmir, as per 2001 census, is more than 10 million i.e. about 0.98 % per cent of the country’s population. The literacy rate is about 54% as compared to the national literacy rate of 65.38%.

2. Jammu and Srinagar are the two major cities where majority of urban population is concentrated while other smaller towns share the rest. Urban infrastructure in these places for long has been neglected and hence, is subject to severe urban infrastructure problems. Although, at least, majority of population in Jammu and Srinagar cities have been provided with piped water supplies, the other urban amenities remain neglected. This is mainly due to meager investments made in the urban infrastructure either by private or by public sector.

3. The Government of Jammu and Kashmir (GoJK), apart from the on-going ADB financed Multi-Sector Project for Infrastructure Rehabilitation (MPIR) in Jammu and Kashmir, again approached ADB for assistance in urban sector development for more development works and studies so as to implement comprehensively the urban sector reforms. The GOJK through Jammu and Kashmir Economic Reconstruction Agency has conceived the Jammu and Kashmir Urban Sector Development Investment Program (JKUSDIP) in its effort to boost economic growth in Jammu and Kashmir State. The primary objective of JKUSDIP is to promote economic development in Jammu and Kashmir State through expansion of basic services such as water supply, sewerage, sanitation, drainage, solid waste management, urban transport and other municipal functions in Jammu, Srinagar and other important urban centers of the State. JKUSDIP will also strengthen the service delivery capacity of the responsible state urban agencies and urban local bodies through management reforms, capacity building and training.

Project Objectives:

4. The proposed JKUSDIP will foster the economic growth in Jammu and Kashmir State. The long term Project objectives are to contribute to the economic development of Jammu and Kashmir through enhanced and sustainable growth in the main urban areas with emphasis on promoting commerce and on improvement of livelihood for the poor.

5. The urban sector sub-projects are aimed at expansion of basic services such as water supply, sanitation, waste management, urban transport and other municipal functions in Jammu and Srinagar cities and other urban centers in order to cater to the demands and requirements of the increasing population. The overall program envisages the following broad benefits:

i. Improved water supply system ii. Improved sewerage/drainage systems iii. Improved solid waste management iv. Improved road and traffic (urban transport) conditions v. Other municipal facilities

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Environmental Category:

6. The Project 2 under JKUSDIP was categorized as Environmental Category “B”, according to ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement (2009). All the subprojects under execution in Srinagar and Jammu have been categorized as Category B. Environmental Performance Indicators, if any:

7. For effective monitoring, selected environmental parameters have been identified as indicators which may be qualitatively and quantitatively measured and compared over a period of time in order to assess/ensure the compliance to environmental management plans (EMPs). The environmental performance indicators selected are physical, biological and social characteristics identified as most important in affecting the environment at critical locations all along the sub-project corridors. The parameters identified as performance indicators are:

i. Compliance with environmental management and monitoring plan. ii. Compliance to State/National environmental regulations. iii. Monitoring of ambient air quality, water quality and noise levels and

comparison with baseline environmental quality and State/National standards. Overall project progress, agreed milestones and implementation schedules:

8. In Srinagar, construction work for the following three sub-projects are in progress:

i. Construction of Elevated Expressway Corridor from Jehangir Chowk to Rambagh - Natipora in Srinagar City.

ii. Construction of Multi-storied Parking Facility at KMDA Stand in Srinagar city. iii. Construction of storm water drains in the adjoining areas of NH-Bypass in

Srinagar. In Jammu, construction work for the following four sub-projects are in progress:

i. Construction of Bikram Chowk Flyover and Widening /Strengthening of Road from Bikram Chowk to Govt. Women’s Degree College on Bikram Chowk - Satwari Chowk Road Corridor, Jammu

ii. Rehabilitation and Channelization of Storm Water Drains at Channi Himmat in Jammu City.

iii. Construction of Tube wells, under Water Supply Rehabilitation Programme (19 Nos, tube well) (lot-1 =12 Nos. & lot-2=7

iv. Replacement of Worn-out pipe lines, laying of new pipelines in distribution network and Construction of OHT at Jammu.

Any other information useful for assessing environmental performance of the project:

9. No additional information during this period.

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2. Compliance status with National /State /Local statutory environmental requirements

10. Status of statutory environmental requirements is shown in the following table:

S. N. Name of Sub-project Statutory Environmental

Requirements Status of Compliance Actions Required

1. Expressway Corridor from Jehangir Chowk to Rambagh - Natipora in Srinagar City.

Environmental clearance under EIA Notification, 2006.

Not Required. To be implemented by Contractor and DSC. PIU to take timely action to initiate cutting of Chinar trees.

Consent to establish batching Plant from JKSPCB.

Consent to establish batching plant has been obtained from J&K State Pollution Control Board (JK SPCB).

Approval/ permission for tree cutting. Permission obtained from the concerned authorities for cutting of 13 no’s Chinar trees.

Consent to establish & Consent to operate for stone crusher.

The material is being procured from approved crusher units. The copy of consent available with the utility owner has been obtained and submitted by contractor.

Consent to Establish and Consent to operate DG Sets from JKSPCB

Contractor has applied for the consent to establish and operate from JKSPCB.

PUC certificates for contractor’s vehicles.

Obtained and submitted by contractor

2.

Construction of Multi-storied mechanized parking facility on M A Road near Lal Chowk Srinagar.


Not required. DSC to ensure consents (for DG Set installed at site) are obtained in time.

Approval for tree cutting Not required

Consent to establish and consent to operate DG Sets from SPCB.

Contractor had applied for obtaining fresh Consents to establish and operate for D.G Set.

Consent to establish & operate for stone crusher.

The material is being procured from approved crusher unit. The copy of consent available with the utility

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owner has been obtained and submitted by contractor.


Obtained and submitted by contractor.

3.

Construction of Surface Water Drainage System in Athwajan catchment on national Highway Bypass at Srinagar.


Not Required.

Approval for tree cutting. Cutting of trees not required.

Consent to establish & operate for stone crusher.

The material is being procured from approved crusher unit. The copy of consent available with the utility owner has been obtained and submitted by contractor.


Obtained and submitted by Contractor.

Jammu.

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Construction of Bikram Chowk Flyover and Widening/ Strengthening of Road from Bikram Chowk to Govt. Women’s Degree College on Bikram Chowk - Satwari Chowk Road Corridor, Jammu Under Contract Package JKUSDIP Jammu/UT-01

Approval for tree cutting Approval for cutting obtained To be pursued by the contractor & the PIU to get all consents in time.

Consent to establish and operate stone crusher

The material is being procured from approved stone crusher. Copy of consent letter from utility owner obtained and submitted by contractor.

Consent to establish and operate concrete batching plant

Applied to SPCB. Consent awaited

Consent of D.G. set Not obtained by the Contractor.

PUC certificates for contractor’s vehicles

Obtained and submitted by the contractor

5 Approval for tree cutting. Not required

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Rehabilitation and Channelization of Storm Water Drains at Channi Himmat in Jammu City, Under Contract Package JKUSDIP Jammu/SWD-02




Obtained and submitted by the contractor

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Construction of Tube wells, under Water Supply Rehabilitation Programme (19 Nos, tube well) (lot-1 =12 Nos. & lot-2=7) Under Contract Package JKUSDIP Jammu/ WS-01



Not required yet. Will be obtained at the time of the civil work.



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Replacement of Worn-out pipe lines, laying of new pipelines in distribution network and Construction of OHT at Jammu city Under Contract Package JKUSDIP Jammu/ WS-02






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3. Compliance status with the environmental covenants as stipulated in the Loan Agreement

11. The status of compliance with environmental loan covenants is presented below:

S. no:

Covenants

Compliance

1. The Borrower shall ensure, or cause the EA to ensure, that the preparation, design, construction, implementation, operation and decommissioning of the Project, and all Subproject’s facilities comply with:- (i) all applicable laws and regulations of the Borrower and the State relating to environment, health, and safety; (ii) the Environmental Safeguards; (iii) the EARF; and (iv) All measures and requirements set forth in the respective IEE and EMP, and any corrective or preventative actions set forth in a Safeguards Monitoring Report.

Complied with

2. The Borrower shall ensure or cause the EA to ensure that all bidding documents and contracts for Works contain provisions that require contractors to:- (a) comply with the measures and requirements relevant to the contractor set forth in the IEE, and the EMP and any corrective or preventative actions set out in a Safeguards Monitoring Report; (b) make available a budget for all such environmental and social measures; (c) provide the EA with a written notice of any unanticipated environmental risks or impacts that arise during construction, implementation or operation of the Project that were not considered in the IEE or the EMP; (d) adequately record the condition of roads, agricultural land and other infrastructure prior to starting to transport materials and construction; and (e) fully reinstate pathways, other local infrastructure, and agricultural land to at least their pre-project condition upon the completion of construction.

Full EMP made part of the contract agreements of respective subprojects, thus its provisions being complied with. Environmental monitoring and mitigation costs allocated/ incorporated in contract agreements. No such environmental impact has been identified so for that was not considered in the IEE and in the EMP. The existing condition of roads and other infrastructure has been recorded in the form of photographs and video recording as well. All the areas that if disturbed by construction activities will be cleared and restored to pre-project condition by the contractors.

3. The Borrower shall ensure or cause the EA to ensure, the following:- (a) submit semi-annual Safeguards Monitoring Reports to ADB and disclose relevant information from such reports to affected persons promptly upon submission;

The first semiannual report is submitted herewith. Subsequent reports will be submitted on time.

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(b) if any unanticipated environmental risks and impacts arise during construction, implementation or operation of the Project that were not considered in the IEE and the EMP, promptly inform ADB of the occurrence of such risks or impacts, with detailed description of the event and proposed corrective action plan; and (c) report any breach of compliance with the measures and requirements set forth in the EMP promptly after becoming aware of the breach.

In case of any unanticipated environmental risks and impacts arise that shall be immediately informed to ADB with detailed description of the event and proposed corrective action plan. Breach will be reported to ADB immediately after becoming aware of it.

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4. Compliance status with Environmental Management and Monitoring Plans as stipulated in the environmental documentation as agreed with

ADB.

12. The compliance status with environmental management and monitoring plan is shown in the following table:

S. N.

Sub-project Name

EMP Part of Contract

Documents

EMP Being Implemente

d

Status of EMP Implementation

Actions Proposed/ Additional Corrective Measures Required (Yes/No) (Yes/No)

(Excellent/ Satisfactory/ Partially Satisfactory/ Below

Satisfaction)

1.

Expressway Corridor from Jehangir Chowk to Rambagh - Natipora in Srinagar City. Yes Yes Partially Satisfactory

The contractor to improve implementation of worker safety measures.

2. Construction of Multi-storied mechanized parking facility on M A Road near Lal Chowk Srinagar.

Yes Yes Partially Satisfactory The contractor to improve implementation of workers safety measures.

3. Construction of Surface Water Drainage System in Athwajan catchment on national Highway Bypass at Srinagar.

Yes Yes Partially Satisfactory The contractor to improve implementation of worker safety measures.

Jammu.

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S. N.

Sub-project Name


Documents


d




Satisfaction)

4.

Construction of Bikram Chowk Flyover & Widening/Strengthening of Road from Bikram Chowk to Govt. Women’s Degree College on Bikram Chowk-Satwari Chowk Road Corridor, Jammu Under Contract Package JKUSDIP Jammu/UT-01

Yes Yes Satisfactory

Further improvement in workers and traffic safety is required

5. Rehabilitation and Channelization of Storm Water Drains at Channi Himmat in Jammu City, Under Contract Package JKUSDIP Jammu/SWD-02/


Needs further improvement in Traffic Management.

6.

Construction of Tube wells, Installation Water Supply Rehabilitation Programme (19 Nos, tube well) (lot-1 =12 Nos. & lot-2=7) Under Contract Package JKUSDIP Jammu/ WS-01


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S. N.

Sub-project Name


Documents


d




Satisfaction)

7.

Replacement of Worn-out pipe lines, laying of new pipelines in distribution network and Construction of OHT at Jammu city Under Contract Package JKUSDIP Jammu/ WS-02


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5. Approach and methodology engaged for environmental monitoring of the project

13. In Jammu and Srinagar, construction work on seven packages is under progress. In

all the cases, the contractors have nominated Environmental Safety Officers and are regularly submitting the monthly environmental reports.

14. Continuous monitoring of EMP implementation being carried out by DSC, PMC, PIU and PMU.

15. Concerned staff of DSC and PMC visits the construction sites and report to Team Leader DSC and PMC about issues/problems related to environmental non-compliance. Necessary directions, in case of non-compliances, are being issued to the contractors on the site and through letters about the procedures to resolve problems/issues or requirements. Summary of all environmental works/problems/actions taken on specific issues raised is also reported to Director Safeguards and Project Manager, ERA through letters or in consultant’s monthly/semi-annual progress reports and site visit reports. The safeguards staff of J&K ERA and PMC conducts frequent site visits to monitor the implementation of safeguard measures on sites.

16. Apart from this, regular meetings on environmental issues are being taken by CEO, J&K ERA and Director Safeguard, J&K ERA with consultants and environmental staff of ERA.

6. Monitoring of environmental receptors/ attributes

6.1. Monitoring basis:

17. Besides regular on site monitoring for the implementation of Environmental Management Plan, air quality, water quality and noise levels are required to be monitored to check if any adverse impact is being caused by the construction activities. The monitoring of these variables is to be carried out in construction areas at sensitive locations within 100 m impact zone of the subproject. The monitoring of environmental variables is to be carried out as per the agreed Environmental Monitoring Plan. 6.2. Type of environmental receptor/attribute to be monitored (for each type):

19. The environmental attributes to be monitored include the air, noise and water quality parameters at the construction sites in sub-project corridors. The air quality parameters monitored include RSPM (PM10), SO2 and NO2. The water quality parameters include temperature, pH, electrical conductivity (EC), dissolved oxygen (DO), biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5), total suspended solids (TSS), total dissolved solids (TDS) and turbidity. In case of noise the day time Leq values are monitored.

6.3. Methods of monitoring and equipments used:

20. The following standard methods and equipments are being used for monitoring:

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Parameter Equipments Used Methodology

Air Quality

RSPM (PM10) Respirable Dust Sampler, Envirotech -APM 460 BL; Digital Balance, Schimadzu – BL-220H

High Volume Sampler method (attached with cyclone).

SO2 High Volume Air Sampler, Envirotech –APM 460BL.

Thermo-electrically cooled gaseous sampling attachment, Envirotech –APM 411TE

Digital Spectrophotometer, EI-305.

Modified West and Gaeke Method.

NO2 High Volume Air Sampler, Envirotech –APM 460BL.

Thermo-electrically cooled gaseous sampling attachment, Envirotech –APM 411TE

Digital Spectrophotometer, EI-305.

Jacob & Hochheiser Modified (Sodium Arsenite) Method.

Noise Levels

Noise Level Digital Sound Level Meter, AZ-8928 Direct Reading Sound Level Meter.

Water Quality

Temperature Digital Thermometer/Mercury Thermometer

Digital/Mercury Thermometer Method.

pH Digital pH Meter, HANNA – HI-98127, Electrometric Method.

EC Digital TDS/EC Meter, HANNA–HI-98311 Electrometric Method.

DO Winkler's Method Winkler's Method Using Azide Modification

BOD5 BOD Incubator Five Days BOD as per APHA 2005

TDS Digital TDS/EC Meter, HANNA –HI-98311

Digital Meter Method.

TSS Hot Air Oven,

Digital Balance, Schimadzu-BL-220H

Gravimetry (Filtration and Drying at 105°C)

Turbidity Nephelo Turbidity Meter, Systronics 132 Nephelo Turbidity Method.

Annotation: BOD= biochemical oxygen demand; DO= dissolved oxygen; EC= electrical conductivity; NO 2= nitrogen dioxide; PM10= particulate matter with particle size less than 10μ; RSPM= respirable suspended particulate matter; SO2=sulpher dioxide; TDS= total dissolved solids; TSS= total suspended solids.

6.4. Monitoring results and comparison with statutory requirements at National/State/Local levels.

21. The environmental monitoring data for air quality, water quality and noise levels for three subprojects at Srinagar (monitoring locations shown in Appendix 1, 2 and 3) was obtained in the month of December 2013 by the environmental laboratory of

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J&K ERA at Srinagar and the environmental monitoring data for air quality and noise levels for two subprojects at Jammu (monitoring locations shown in Appendix 4) was obtained during the month of October 2013 by the environmental laboratory of J&K ERA at Jammu. Results are shown in the table below; A. Air Quality

22. The results of air quality monitoring conducted on various subproject sites are depicted below:

Site No

Date of sampling Site Location Site Type

Parameters ( in µg/m3) RSPM (PM10)

SO2

NO2

Srinagar

Flyover

F1 - Jehangir Chowk Commercial

Area - - -

F2 09.12.2013 Junction at Bakhshi Stadium Commercial

Area 125.56 7.41 8.23

F3 07.12.2013 Rambagh (Tulsi Bagh) adjacent to school for the Blind

Commercial Area

163.88 8.11 10.65

F4 - Natipora Adjacent to Zum Zum Complex

Commercial Area

- - -

Athwajan

F5 28.12.2013 Pantha Chowk Commercial

Area 57.22 5.26 7.45

F6 - Athwajan Chowk Commercial

Area - - -

Parking (KMD)

F7 30.12.2013 Within the KMD Adda. Commercial

Area 91.66 8.56 11.25

F8 - Towards Barbarshah Commercial

Area - - -

Jammu.

Const. of Bikram Chowk Flyover and strengthening of road

S1 8.10.2013. Bikram Chowk near Kala Kendra Residential 100.23 20.48 47.52

S2 10.10.2013 Gandhi Nagar near Women college Residential 156.88 23.04 52.15

S3 12.10.2013 Bhagwati Nagar near batching plant Residential 69.44 14.25 27.41

Rehabilitation and channelization of Storm water Drain at Chhani Himmat

S4 14.10.2013 Channi Himmat near Gurudwara Residential 54.74 14.00 28.25

National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Residential, Rural & Other areas

100 80 80

Note: No sampling of Air quality carried out at F1, F4, F6 and F8 sites as construction activity was not in progress at these locations.

23. At Srinagar, for the values RSPM (PM10), were found to be higher than the

permissible limits at two sites (F2 & F3) out of four sites monitored. The reason may

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be due to plying of heavy traffic to the nearby area that results in the huge dust emission. However, the values for SO2 and NO2 were within the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) as depicted in Figures 1 to 3.

24. At Jammu, the values of the RSPM (PM10) were found to be higher than the permissible limit at two sites (S1 & S2) out of four sites monitored, when compared with National Ambient Air Quality Standards prescribed by the Central Pollution Control Board. The higher values reported at these sites were the result of dust generation from heavy traffic movement on the adjoining roads, as all the sites were situated near the busy roads, combined with the commercial activity. The contracting agency was instructed to increase the frequency of water sprinkling and strengthen other dust suppression measures at the work sites. At all the locations, concentration of SO2 and NO2 remained below the permissible limits during monitoring period. The comparison of air quality monitoring results for the subprojects in Jammu is depicted in Figure 4 to 6.

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7.41 8.11 5.26

8.56

80

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

F2 F3 F5 F7 NAAQS

SO2 (µg/m3)

125.56

163.88

57.22

91.66 100

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

160

180

F2 F3 F5 F7 NAAQS

RSPM (µg/m3)

Figure 1: Comparison of concentration of RSPM (PM10) at different monitoring sites with NAAQ standard for subprojects in Srinagar.

Figure 2: Comparison of concentration of SO2 at different monitoring sites with NAAQ standard for subprojects in Srinagar.

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Figure 3: Comparison of concentrations of NO2 at different monitoring sites with NAAQ standard for subprojects in Srinagar.

Figure 4: Comparison of RSPM (PM10) concentrations at different monitoring sites with NAAQ standard for subprojects in Jammu.

8.23 10.65 7.45

11.25

80

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

F2 F3 F5 F7 NAAQS

NO₂ (µg/m3)

100.23

156.88

69.44

54.74

100

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

160

180

S1 S2 S3 S4 NAAQS

RSPM ( µg/m3)

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Figure 5: Comparison of SO2 concentrations at different monitoring sites with NAAQ standard for subprojects in Jammu.

Figure 6: Comparison of NO2 concentrations at different monitoring sites with NAAQ standard for subprojects in Jammu

20.48 23.04

14.25 14

80

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

S1 S2 S3 S4 NAAQS

SO2 (µg/m3)

47.52 52.15

27.41 28.25

80

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

S1 S2 S3 S4 NAAQS

NO2 (µg/m3)

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B. Noise Quality

25. The measured noise quality data at various locations is given below:

Site

No.

Date of sampling

Site Location Site Type Day time Noise Levels dB(A) Leq

Day Time Noise Quality Standards

(dB(A) Leq)

Const. of Express Corridor/ Flyover- Jehangir Chowk to Rambagh

F1 - Jehangir Chowk Commercial

Area - -

F2 09.12.2013 Junction at Bakhshi Stadium

Commercial Area

68.84

65

F3 07.12.2013 Rambagh (Tulsi Bagh) adjacent to school for the Blind

Commercial Area

68.45

65

F4 - Natipora Adjacent to Zum Zum Complex

Commercial Area

- -

ATHWAJAN

F5 28.12.2013 Pantha Chowk Commercial

Area 67.26

65

F6 - Athwajan Chowk Commercial

Area - -

PARKING

F7 30.12.2013 Within the KMD Adda.

Commercial Area 70.12

65

F8 - Towards Barbarshah Commercial

Area

- -

Jammu

Const. of Bikram Chowk Flyover and strengthening of road

S1 8.10.13 Bikram Chowk near Kala Kendra

Residential

68.8

55

S2 10.10.13 Gandhi Nagar near Women College

Residential 75.7 55

S3 12.10.13 Bhagwati Nagar near batching plant

Residential 61.4 55

Note: No sampling of Noise quality carried out at F1, F4, F6 and F8 sites as no construction activity was in progress at these locations.

26. At Srinagar the Day time noise observed at various subprojects was slightly higher than the prescribed noise level standards for commercial area. The main reasons could be the noise generated from the movement of vehicles near the construction sites. The machinery used for construction purpose also generates considerable of noise at the construction sites (Figure 7). For the reduction of noise at these all sites the contractors were directed to apply proper oiling, greasing and use silencers which generate minimal noise for all the machinery at the site.

27. At Jammu noise levels at all the sites were found to be above the National Noise

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Quality standards (Figure 8). Same was the case in baseline data monitoring. The monitoring was done during day time. Major source of noise at these sites was the movement of vehicles on adjacent roads and lanes. Contractors were instructed to implement various mitigation measures as mentioned in EMP so as not to allow any

increase in present noise levels.

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Figure 7: Comparison of day time noise levels at different monitoring sites with national noise standards under different subprojects at Srinagar.

Figure 8: Comparison of day time noise levels observed at different monitoring sites with national noise standards for subprojects at Jammu.

68.84 68.45 67.26 70.12

55

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

F2 F3 F5 F7 Noise Quality Standard

Day Time Noise Level dB (A) Leq

68.8 75.7

61.4 55

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

S1 S2 S3 Noise Level Standard

Day Time Noise Level dB (A) Leq

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C. Water Quality

28. The results of water quality analysis conducted at various subproject sites in Srinagar are presented below:

Site No.

Date of sampling

Site Location

Parameters

Water Temp. (°C)

pH Conductivity

(µS/cm) DO

(mg/l) BOD5 (mg/l)

TDS (mg/l)

TSS (mg/l)

Turbidity (NTU)

SRINAGAR SUBPROJECTS

Construction of Express Corridor/ Flyover- Jehangir Chowk To Rambagh.

W1 30.12.2013 Ram Bagh Flood Spill Channel

Up Stream 6 8.8 726 10.8 15 360 445 12.2

W2 30.12.2013 Down Stream 6 9.0 735 10.4 15 366 450 13.8

Construction of Surface Water Drainage at Athwajan.

W5 30.12.2013 River Jhelum Near Lasjan Bridge

Up Stream 6 8.2 295 10.0 0.8 148 213 10.2

W6 30.12.2013 Down Stream

6 8.3 302 9.6 0.8 151 220 11.1

Construction of Multi-Storied Mechanized Car Parking Facility on M A Road near Lal Chowk

NOT APPLICABLE: No water body exists within the subproject site.

*Environmental Monitoring was not required in this period at these locations because no construction work was in progress.

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29. The Indian Standards for Drinking Water and Designated Best Use of Surface Water are presented below:

Water Temperature

(°C)

pH Conductivity (µS/cm)

Dissolved Oxygen (mg/l)

BOD5 (mg/l)

TDS (mg/l)

TSS (mg/l)

Turbidity (NTU)

Indian Drinking Water Quality Standards (IS: 10500)

-- **6.5-8.5 **≤500 µs/cm *6.0 mg/l

*2.0 mg/l

**500-2000 mg/l

**≤120 mg/l

**5-10 NTU

*Indian Standards for Drinking Water source without conventional treatment but after disinfection (IS 100500-1991)

**Indian Standards for Drinking Water- Specification (IS 10500; 2004)

Designated Best Use Surface Water Quality Standards (IS: 2296)

Class A (Drinking water without conventional treatment but after disinfection)

-- 6.5-8.5 -- 6 2 500 -- --

Class B (Water for outdoor bathing)

-- 6.5-8.5 -- 5 3 -- -- --

Class C (Drinking water with conventional treatment followed by Disinfection)

-- 6.5-8.5 ≤500µS/cm 4 3 1500 ≤120 5-10

Class D (Water for fish culture and wild life propagation)

-- 6.5-8.5 1000 4 -- -- -- --

Class E (Water for irrigation, industrial cooling and controlled waste disposal)

-- 6.5-8.5 2250 -- -- 2100 -- --

30. The water quality characteristics at site W1 and W2 which represents the sub-project” Construction of Elevated Expressway Corridor from Jehangir Chowk to Rambagh - Natipora in Srinagar City” exhibited a DO range from 10.4 to 10.8 (mg/L), BOD 15mg/L, pH 6, EC 726 TO 735 µS/cm, TDS 360 to 366 (mg/L), TSS 445 to 450 mg/L and turbidity 12.2 to 13.8 (NTU) (Figure 9 to 16). The analysis of the Water samples revealed that the DO of the Flood channel was found to be in normal range due to the presence of green algae and flow nature of the channel. BOD of the flood spill was observed high .This may be due to the presence of high organic load. People used to dump waste material especially organic wastes into the flood spill channel. Higher values of conductivity and TDS may be due to the presence of lot of dissolved inorganic solids mostly coming from homes in the form of sewage. TSS and Turbidity values were also observed to be higher. The ongoing construction activities at this area have almost negligible impact on the concerned water body.

31. Water quality data of sites W5 and W6 which represent sub project ‘Construction of storm water drains in the adjoining areas of NH-Bypass in Srinagar’ showed the pH range 8.2 to 8.3, EC 295 to 302 (µS/cm), BOD 0.8mg/L, TDS 148 to 151 (mg/L), TSS 213 to 220 (mg/L), DO 9.6 to 10 mg/L and turbidity 10 to 11.1 (NTU). The analysis of the Water

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samples revealed DO of the River was found to be healthy due to the large flow of water. The values for Conductivity and TDS were also observed normal. BOD of the river was also normal due to less organic load. TSS and Turbidity was observed to be higher due to the presence of lot of litter and also due to the clay and silt which the river brings from the upper reaches. The construction area is well away from the concerned water body. Hence there may be very least impacts of construction on the River Jhelum flow well away from the construction location.

Figure 9: Comparison of temperature monitored at different sites of sub-projects in Srinagar

Figure 10: Comparison of pH monitored at different sites of sub-projects in Srinagar

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Figure 11: Comparison of Electrical Conductivity monitored at different sites of sub-projects in Srinagar

Figure 12: Comparison of Disolved Oxygen monitored at different sites of sub-

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projects in Srinagar.

Figure 13: Comparison of Biological Oxygen Demand monitored at different sites of sub-projects in Srinagar.

Figure 14: Comparison of Total Suspended Solids monitored at different sites of sub-projects in Srinagar.

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Figure 15 Comparison of Total Dissolved Solids monitored at different sites of sub-projects in Srinagar.

Figure 16: Comparison of Turbidity monitored at different sites of sub-projects in Srinagar.

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APPENDIX- 1

Location Map of Environmental Monitoring Sampling Sites for the Sub-Project, “Construction of Elevated Expressway Corridor from Jehangir Chowk to Rambagh

Air and Noise Monitoring Sites- F 1: Jehangir Chowk F2: Junction at Bakhshi Stadium. F3: Ram Bagh (Tulsi Bagh) adjacent to School for Blinds.F4: Natipora Adjacent to Zam Zam Complex. Water monitoring sites- W1: Ram Bagh Flood spill channel (Up Stream). W2: Ram Bagh Flood spill channel (Downstream) W3: Doodhganga Stream at Natipora –Barzulla (Up Stream). W4: Doodhganga Stream at Natipora –Barzulla (Down Stream).

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APPENDIX- 2

Sampling Sites for the Sub-Project “Construction of Multi-storied Parking Facility at KMDA Stand in Srinagar city”. F7: Within the KMD Adda. F8: Towards Barbarshah.

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APPENDIX -3

Sampling Sites for the Sub-Project “Construction of storm water drains in the adjoining areas of NH-Bypass in Srinagar” F5: Pantha Chowk F6: Athawajan Chowk.W5: River Jhelum Near Lasjan Bridge (Up Stream). W6: River Jhelum Near Lasjan Bridge (DownStream).

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APPENDIX- 4

Location Map for Environmental Monitoring Stations/Sites in Jammu City.

LEGEND

S1– Bikram Chowk S3– Bhagwati Nagar near batching plant

S2 – Women College Gandhi Nagar S4– Channi Himmat near Gurudwara