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<strong>4.</strong> DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT<br />
The present chapter describes <strong>the</strong> physical, biological, social and cultural <strong>environment</strong> along <strong>the</strong><br />
project corridor and its immediate influence area.<br />
<strong>4.</strong>1 STUDY REGION DELINEATION<br />
The study region has been divided into:<br />
Corridor <strong>of</strong> Direct Impact: This includes <strong>the</strong> area adjacent to <strong>the</strong> existing road, roughly 30m on<br />
ei<strong>the</strong>r side <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> existing centerline. Minor alignment changes, widening, curve improvements,<br />
etc. is expected to directly affect <strong>the</strong> land and assets located in this region.<br />
Corridor <strong>of</strong> Indirect Impact: This includes <strong>the</strong> region within 15km <strong>of</strong>fset <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> road centerline<br />
on ei<strong>the</strong>r side.<br />
<strong>4.</strong>2 COLLECTION & COLLATION OF DATA ON ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL<br />
FEATURES<br />
The data on <strong>the</strong> various <strong>environment</strong>al and social components relevant to decisions about<br />
project location, design and operation have been assembled from:<br />
Primary Survey <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> corridor, and<br />
Secondary information collected from various organizations, institutes, publications, etc.<br />
<strong>4.</strong>2.1 Primary Data Collection<br />
The primary data collection along <strong>the</strong> project corridor has been carried out with respect to <strong>the</strong><br />
following features:<br />
Environmental Features: Environmental features that may be directly impacted are trees along<br />
<strong>the</strong> roadside, water bodies like ponds, wells and water crossings, agriculture lands, plantations,<br />
ecological sensitive areas like coastal areas, forests. Apart from <strong>the</strong>se, community resources like<br />
educational institutions; hospitals etc. have also been recorded.<br />
Social Features: Social features that may be affected include loss <strong>of</strong> land and structures within<br />
<strong>the</strong> proposed RoW. The type <strong>of</strong> structures i.e. residential, commercial, mixed uses (residential<br />
cum commercial), public, educational institutions and health facilities have been recorded. The<br />
structures have been fur<strong>the</strong>r classified as kutcha, semi-pucca and pucca. To ascertain <strong>the</strong> impact<br />
on land and structures, <strong>the</strong> RoW limits are being verified on <strong>the</strong> field.<br />
Cultural Component: The cultural properties along <strong>the</strong> project corridor including shrines,<br />
temples, mosques, churches and graveyards have been listed.<br />
Almost all site specific information has been collected through primary survey.<br />
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Secondary data collection has been collected primarily on regional <strong>environment</strong>al and social<br />
features from various Government Agencies/Institutions and through literature reviews. Such<br />
information includes Hydrogeological Atlas <strong>of</strong> <strong>Gujarat</strong>, Central Ground Water <strong>Board</strong>. Information<br />
on climate available from IMD data, information on soil & geology has been obtained from<br />
available maps (from National Atlas & Thematic Mapping Organisation -NATMO) and also from<br />
respective websites.<br />
For Socio-economic pr<strong>of</strong>ile <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> influence area along <strong>the</strong> project corridor, <strong>the</strong> database for<br />
analysis has been taken from Census <strong>of</strong> India (1991 & 2001) and o<strong>the</strong>r secondary sources.<br />
<strong>4.</strong>3 LAND ENVIRONMENT<br />
<strong>4.</strong>3.1 Physiography and Terrain<br />
The project region is located in Rajkot and Junagadh district in <strong>Gujarat</strong>. Rajkot district is situated<br />
in <strong>the</strong> central part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Saurashtra Peninsula. It lies between <strong>the</strong> parallels <strong>of</strong> latitude 21°31’ and<br />
23°10’ and <strong>the</strong> meridians <strong>of</strong> longitude 70°1’ and 71°30’. Rajkot district is a part <strong>of</strong> Kathiawar<br />
Peninsula and is sub-divided into five sub-micro regions such as Maliya Coastal Plain, Rajkot<br />
Alluvial Plain, Rajkot Stony –Waste Land, Bhadar River Plain and Vinchhiya Upland. The project<br />
corridor falls in <strong>the</strong> Bhadar River plain. The eastern part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> region is above 200 metres while<br />
<strong>the</strong> western part has an altitude <strong>of</strong> 100 metres above M.S.L. The general slope <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> region is<br />
towards south-west. The district is bounded on <strong>the</strong> west by Junagadh district.<br />
Junagadh district is situated at Saurashtra region and form part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Kathiawar peninsula. It lies<br />
between <strong>the</strong> parallels <strong>of</strong> latitude 20°41’ and 21°41’ and <strong>the</strong> meridians <strong>of</strong> longitude 69°56’ and<br />
71°13’. It is sub divided into four sub-micro regions namely, Junagadh coastal plain, Bhadar, Ojat<br />
and Harna river plain, Girnar hills and Junagadh Gir forested Region. The elevation <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> region<br />
falling in Mangrol, Manavadar, Keshod, Malia and Patan-Veraval talukas varies between 5<br />
metres and 52 metres above <strong>the</strong> M.S.L in <strong>the</strong> Junagadh Coastal Plain. Some parts <strong>of</strong> Mangrol,<br />
Manavadar, Keshod, Malia, Patan-Veraval, Vanthali, Junagadh talukas falls in <strong>the</strong> Bhadar, Ojat<br />
and Harna River Plain which elevates between 45 metres and 241 metres above M.S.L.<br />
The proposed alignment traverses through fertile plain terrain along its entire length. The<br />
physiography <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> project area is depicted in Figure 4-1.<br />
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PHYSIOGRAPHY<br />
ELEVATION<br />
(in metres)<br />
Above 600<br />
450 - 600<br />
300 - 450<br />
150 - 300<br />
100 - 150<br />
50 - 100<br />
10 - 50<br />
Below 10<br />
Sea<br />
SLOPE<br />
(in metres per<br />
km)<br />
More than 600<br />
300 - 600<br />
150 - 300<br />
80 - 150<br />
<strong>4.</strong>3.2 Geology<br />
Buffer Zone (Upto 15 km<br />
from corridor)<br />
Project Corridor<br />
Taluka boundry<br />
20 - 80<br />
10 - 20<br />
Porbandar<br />
Less than 10<br />
Ranavav<br />
Arabian Sea<br />
5 0 5 10 15<br />
Kilometre<br />
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Upleta<br />
Manavadar Vanthli<br />
Mangrol<br />
Jam Kandorna<br />
chorwad<br />
Dhoraji<br />
Junagarh<br />
Maliya<br />
Jetpur<br />
Somnath<br />
Figure 4-1: Physiography <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Project Area<br />
Malia<br />
Miyana<br />
Padadhari<br />
Wankaner<br />
Rajkot<br />
Lodhika<br />
Kotda Sangani<br />
The project region in <strong>the</strong> Rajkot district falls in Bhadar River Plain. The geological structure <strong>of</strong> this<br />
region is composed <strong>of</strong> Deccan Trap and Trap Dykes. The geological structure <strong>of</strong> Junagadh<br />
district consists mainly <strong>of</strong> Alluvium, blown sand in <strong>the</strong> Junagadh Coastal Plain. Small tracts <strong>of</strong><br />
Dwarka beds, Nari and Gaj Series, Sub-Nummulitic Beds, Deccan Trap and Inter-Trappean Beds<br />
are also observed in this region. It has Oethids-Aquepts and Or<strong>the</strong>nts-Ochrepts types <strong>of</strong> soil<br />
cover.<br />
Talala<br />
Morbi<br />
Gondal<br />
Una<br />
Jasdan<br />
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GEOLOGY<br />
ROCKS<br />
Recent: Alluvium, Blown Sand & Miliolite Sand.<br />
Sub-Recent Pleistocene: Limestones, Sandstones,<br />
Shales and Laterite & Bauxite<br />
Upper Cretaceous to Palaeocene: Diorites, Basic<br />
Intrusives.<br />
Deccan Trap: Felsite, Rhyolite & Pitchstone<br />
Flows,Basalts Andesite, Trachyte Flows.<br />
Holocene Deposits<br />
Mesozolcs<br />
Sea<br />
Porbandar<br />
Ranavav<br />
Buffer Zone (Upto 15 km<br />
from corridor)<br />
Taluka boundry<br />
MINERALS<br />
Mangrol<br />
Bauxite Chalk Lead / Zinc / Copper<br />
Calcite Ochre Sandstone & O<strong>the</strong>r building stone<br />
Gypsum Salt Quartz and silica sand<br />
Limestone Agate<br />
Fire Clay Nepheline Syenite<br />
5 0 5<br />
Kilometre<br />
10 15<br />
<strong>4.</strong>3.3 Soil<br />
Project Corridor<br />
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Upleta<br />
Vanthli<br />
Manavadar<br />
Padadhari<br />
Lodhika<br />
Somnath<br />
Jetpur<br />
Rajkot<br />
Wankaner<br />
Kotda Sangani<br />
Gondal<br />
Jam Kandorna<br />
chorwad<br />
Figure 4-2: Geology <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Project Area<br />
The geographical formation <strong>of</strong> Saurashtra region is <strong>of</strong> volcanic origin, hence <strong>the</strong> soils <strong>of</strong> Rajkot<br />
district are derived from trap rock. The land <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> project region that falls in Rajkot district is<br />
mainly divided into two types:<br />
Salty land is mainly <strong>the</strong> type <strong>of</strong> land in Morbi and Maliya and black, loamy soil is mainly present<br />
in Jetpur and Dhoraji talukas. The soil <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> project region that falls in Jetpur taluka is red soil. In<br />
Junagadh district, <strong>the</strong> soils are formed partly from sedimentary rocks and partly from igneous<br />
rocks. They are calcareous in nature, rich in potassium content but deficient in nitrogen and<br />
humus. The main types <strong>of</strong> soils in <strong>the</strong> district are black, medium black, alluvial soil in <strong>the</strong> lowlying<br />
area, calcareous and brackish. The black soil is found in parts <strong>of</strong> Vanthali, Manavdar and<br />
Keshod talukas excepting <strong>the</strong> Ghed area. Most <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> villages in Junagadh, Malia talukas have<br />
medium black soil. The alluvial soil in <strong>the</strong> low-lying area, known as ‘Ghed’, comprises parts <strong>of</strong><br />
Keshod, Mangrol and remains inundated during monsoon. The brackish soils are mostly found<br />
near <strong>the</strong> coastal belt <strong>of</strong> Mangrol, Malia and Veraval talukas and represent <strong>the</strong> degeneration <strong>of</strong><br />
Dhoraji<br />
Junagarh<br />
Maliya<br />
Talala<br />
Malia<br />
Miyana<br />
Morbi<br />
Una<br />
Jasdan<br />
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coastal alluvial soil due to ingress <strong>of</strong> sea water. The different soil types in <strong>the</strong> project region have<br />
been depicted in Figure 4-3.<br />
SOIL<br />
SOIL TYPES:<br />
Salorthids<br />
Ustor<strong>the</strong>nts<br />
Ustipsamments<br />
Ustochrepts<br />
Ustropepts<br />
Chromusterts<br />
Orthids<br />
Or<strong>the</strong>nts<br />
Sea<br />
Porbandar<br />
Ranavav<br />
Buffer Zone (Upto 15 km from corridor)<br />
Project Corridor<br />
Taluka boundry<br />
<strong>4.</strong>3.4 Land Use<br />
Arabian Sea<br />
5 0 5 10 15<br />
Kilometre<br />
Upleta<br />
Manavadar<br />
Mangrol<br />
Jam Kandorna<br />
Dhoraji<br />
Somnath<br />
Malia<br />
Miyana<br />
Padadhari Rajkot<br />
Wankaner<br />
Lodhika<br />
Kotda Sangani<br />
Jetpur<br />
Junagarh<br />
Vanthli<br />
chorwad<br />
Maliya<br />
Talala<br />
Figure 4-3: Soil <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Project Area<br />
The geographical area in <strong>the</strong> two districts can be divided into two major classes: arable land: that<br />
includes net sown area, fallow land and non-arable land: that includes forest, area not available<br />
for cultivation and o<strong>the</strong>r uncultivable land excluding current fallow. The proposed alignment runs<br />
through two districts, major portion being through Junagadh. The alignment mainly runs through<br />
agriculture land; water bodies in <strong>the</strong> form <strong>of</strong> ponds, rivers and canals also fall within <strong>the</strong> proposed<br />
Right <strong>of</strong> Way (ROW). At places, <strong>the</strong> alignment also runs through a few settlements and<br />
structures.<br />
Morbi<br />
Gondal<br />
Una<br />
Jasdan<br />
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The land use on ei<strong>the</strong>r side <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> cross roads is mostly agricultural, only at certain locations<br />
structures are being affected. The locations where comparatively more number <strong>of</strong> structures are<br />
present along <strong>the</strong> alignment are – Jetpur, Junagadh, Vanthali and Somnath. The land use <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
project corridor is shown in Figure 4-<strong>4.</strong><br />
LANDUSE<br />
Arable Land Irrigated<br />
Open Scrub<br />
Unculturable Waste Land<br />
Forest<br />
Urban Settlements<br />
Water Bodies<br />
Arable Land Unirrigated<br />
Sea<br />
Project Corridor<br />
Porbandar<br />
Buffer Zone (Upto 15 km from corridor)<br />
Taluka boundry<br />
Ranavav<br />
5 0 5 10 15<br />
Kilometre<br />
Arabian Sea<br />
Upleta<br />
Manavadar Vanthli<br />
Mangrol<br />
chorwad<br />
Jam Kandorna<br />
Dhoraji<br />
Somnath<br />
Malia<br />
Miyana<br />
Padadhari Rajkot<br />
Junagarh<br />
Maliya<br />
Figure 4-4: Land use <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Project Corridor<br />
Jetpur<br />
Wankaner<br />
Lodhika<br />
Kotda Sangani<br />
The total landuse <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> project corridor within <strong>the</strong> RoW is broadly classified and presented in<br />
Table 4-1.<br />
Table 4-1: Landuse in <strong>the</strong> Project RoW<br />
S. No. Land Use % To Total<br />
1 Agriculture 38.3<br />
2 Commercial 15.6<br />
3 Residential 13.8<br />
4 Mixed 32.3<br />
Total 100<br />
Talala<br />
Morbi<br />
Gondal<br />
Una<br />
Jasdan<br />
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<strong>4.</strong>4 AIR ENVIRONMENT<br />
<strong>4.</strong><strong>4.</strong>1 Climate and Meteorology<br />
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The climate <strong>of</strong> both <strong>the</strong> districts is characterized by a hot summer and dryness in <strong>the</strong> non-rainy<br />
seasons. The cold season from December to February is followed by <strong>the</strong> hot season from March<br />
to May. The south-west monsoon season is from June to September and is followed by <strong>the</strong> post<br />
monsoon season from October to November.<br />
Meteorological data has been collected from three meteorological stations <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> IMD nearest to<br />
<strong>the</strong> site – Rajkot, Keshod (Junagadh) and Veraval (Junagadh).<br />
Temperature: The mean maximum temperature in <strong>the</strong> region reaches 41C in <strong>the</strong> warmer<br />
months from March to June. During <strong>the</strong> winter season, in December-January, <strong>the</strong> minimum<br />
temperature dips to 12.2C and <strong>the</strong> maximum temperature remains around 29C. The lowest<br />
average monthly minimum temperature is around 21C. The average monthly maximum and<br />
minimum temperature <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> project region as recorded during <strong>the</strong> period 2007 by <strong>the</strong> Indian<br />
Meteorological Department (IMD) is presented in Table 4-2 below.<br />
Table 4-2: Temperature <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Project Region<br />
Months<br />
Rajkot<br />
Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec.<br />
Mean Minimum 12.2 16.9 18.8 22.9 25.9 27 25.6 2<strong>4.</strong>5 2<strong>4.</strong>2 21.7 19.2 1<strong>4.</strong>1<br />
Mean Maximum<br />
Keshod<br />
28.9 32.1 35.6 41.1 41.2 38.1 33.3 31.6 33.2 35.8 3<strong>4.</strong>4 29.7<br />
Mean Minimum 12.3 16.2 18.2 22.7 25.9 - - - - - - -<br />
Mean Maximum<br />
Veraval<br />
29.3 32 35.5 38.6 36.6 - - - - - - -<br />
Mean Minimum 16.2 18.9 20.4 24 27 27.7 27.7 25.7 25.9 23.1 21.1 18<br />
Mean Maximum 30 30.1 32.9 33.5 32.3 33.3 31.6 29.9 31.3 3<strong>4.</strong>2 33.4 30.7<br />
Based on IMD Observation from 2007<br />
Humidity: The maximum humidity is observed to be 92.00 percent (Veraval) during <strong>the</strong> month <strong>of</strong><br />
August. The minimum humidity is recorded at Rajkot (26 percent) during <strong>the</strong> month <strong>of</strong> January.<br />
The monthly variation <strong>of</strong> humidity in <strong>the</strong> project region is presented in Table 4-3 below.<br />
Table 4-3: Monthly Average Humidity <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Project Region (in %)<br />
Time (hrs)<br />
Rajkot<br />
Jan Feb Mar Apr May<br />
Months<br />
Jun July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec<br />
8.30 55 79 62 76 76 80 88 91 89 72 74 66<br />
17.30<br />
Keshod<br />
26 36 22 19 32 56 69 76 65 35 36 36<br />
8.30<br />
Veraval<br />
56 68 54 68 69 - - - - - - -<br />
8.30 54 73 60 73 82 84 88 92 86 65 67 58<br />
17.30 51 64 67 72 74 80 85 88 80 65 68 54<br />
Based on IMD Observation from 2007<br />
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Rainfall: Maximum rainfall occurs under <strong>the</strong> influence <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> South West monsoons (June-<br />
September). The annual rainfall is around 1097mm. The rainfall and temperature <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> project<br />
area is depicted in Figure 4-5.<br />
Table 4-4: Rainfall in <strong>the</strong> Project Districts (in mm)]<br />
Station<br />
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun<br />
Months<br />
July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec<br />
Rajkot 0 1 0 0.1 0 195.4 372.6 521.4 32<strong>4.</strong>7 0 29.2 0<br />
Keshod 0 <strong>4.</strong>2 0 0 0 - - - - - - -<br />
Veraval 0 0.5 0 0 0 211.3 142.2 1097.2 255.8 0 0 0<br />
Based on IMD Observation from 2007<br />
Wind Speed: The most predominant wind speed in <strong>the</strong> region is 1-19 Kmph. Wind speed above<br />
62 kmph is not found to occur, those in <strong>the</strong> range <strong>of</strong> 20-61 kmph is also rare for Keshod. Calm (0<br />
kmph) conditions also prevail in Veraval.<br />
Months<br />
Jan<br />
Feb<br />
Mar<br />
Apr<br />
May<br />
Jun<br />
Jul<br />
Aug<br />
Sept<br />
Oct<br />
Nov<br />
Dec<br />
Table 4-5: Wind Speed in <strong>the</strong> Project Region<br />
No <strong>of</strong> days with Wind Speed (Kmph)<br />
Keshod Veraval<br />
62 or more 20-61 1-19 0 62 or more 20-61 1-19 0<br />
Based on IMD Observation from 2007<br />
- 3 27 1 - 3 22 6<br />
- - - - - 4 27 -<br />
- 3 25 - - - 28 -<br />
- - - - - 11 17 -<br />
- 3 28 - - 2 29 -<br />
- - - - - 16 15 -<br />
- - 30 - - 1 24 5<br />
- - - - - 17 13 -<br />
- 10 21 - - 4 26 1<br />
- - - - - 15 16 -<br />
- - - - - 14 14 2<br />
- - - - - 20 10 -<br />
- - - - - 22 8 1<br />
- - - - - 25 6 -<br />
- - - - - 15 9 7<br />
- - - - - 17 14 -<br />
- - - - - 2 18 10<br />
- - - - - 6 24 -<br />
- - - - - - 31 -<br />
- - - - - 10 19 2<br />
- - - - - - 24 6<br />
- - - - - 5 23 2<br />
- - - - - 4 26 1<br />
- - - - - 2 29 -<br />
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Table 4-6: Mean Wind Speed (Kmph)<br />
Station<br />
Jan Feb Mar Apr May<br />
Months<br />
Jun July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec<br />
Keshod 11.54 11.42 13.35 12.6 17.03 - - - - - - -<br />
Veraval 12.16 13.49 15.15 1<strong>4.</strong>5 15.2 20.3 25.15 19.64 10.8 11.68 9.9 13.795<br />
Based on IMD Observation from 2007<br />
CLIMATIC CONDITIONS<br />
RAINFALL<br />
(in mm)<br />
Above 600<br />
500 - 600<br />
Below 500<br />
Sea<br />
Project Corridor<br />
Mean Maximum temperature Summer<br />
Mean Minimum temperature Winter<br />
Taluka Boundry<br />
<strong>4.</strong><strong>4.</strong>2 Air Quality<br />
Porbandar<br />
Buffer Zone (Upto 15 km from corridor)<br />
5 0 5 10 15<br />
Kilometre<br />
Ranavav<br />
40 C<br />
O<br />
Arabian Sea<br />
Upleta<br />
Manavadar Vanthli<br />
Mangrol<br />
40 C<br />
O<br />
Jam Kandorna<br />
Dhoraji<br />
10 C<br />
chorwad<br />
O<br />
Somnath<br />
12.5 C<br />
Malia<br />
Miyana<br />
O<br />
40 C<br />
Padadhari Rajkot<br />
Junagarh<br />
Maliya<br />
Figure 4-5: Climate <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Project Area<br />
Jetpur<br />
O<br />
Wankaner<br />
Lodhika<br />
Kotda Sangani<br />
The air polluting sources in <strong>the</strong> project region primarily consist <strong>of</strong> industries and <strong>the</strong> vehicles<br />
plying on <strong>the</strong> roads. A total <strong>of</strong> ten (10) ambient air monitoring stations were identified based on<br />
<strong>the</strong> different existing land use pattern to study <strong>the</strong> ambient air quality along <strong>the</strong> project corridor.<br />
The ambient air quality in <strong>the</strong> corridor was found to be in compliance with <strong>the</strong> ambient air quality<br />
norms stipulated by CPCB/GPCB. The ambient air quality monitoring stations have been<br />
depicted in Figure 4-6.<br />
Talala<br />
Morbi<br />
Gondal<br />
Una<br />
Jasdan<br />
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To Porbandar<br />
Existing Road<br />
Proposed Alignment<br />
Railway Line<br />
Taluka Boundary<br />
District Boundary<br />
River<br />
Air Quality<br />
Waterbody<br />
Forest<br />
JUNAGADH<br />
DISTRICT<br />
State Highway<br />
To Porbandar<br />
To Porbandar<br />
Kanza village<br />
(Ch. 61+200)<br />
Agatral village<br />
RF<br />
T-Juction<br />
(yogiraj motor)<br />
(Ch. 36+500)<br />
Vanthali village<br />
(Ch. 45+800)<br />
AQ-7<br />
(Ch. 62+200) AQ-8<br />
Panidhra village<br />
(Ch. 84+700)<br />
AQ-9<br />
RAJKOT<br />
DISTRICT<br />
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T-Juction<br />
(jaydeep El.)<br />
(Ch. 27+000)<br />
AQ-5<br />
AQ-6<br />
Vivekanand<br />
Sillicate ind.<br />
Keshod Town<br />
T- Junction<br />
(Ch. 126+700)<br />
Jetpur Bypass<br />
(Ch. 0+100)<br />
Jetalsar high school<br />
(Ch. 24+900) AQ-3<br />
AQ-10<br />
AQ-4<br />
Figure 4-6: Air Quality Monitoring stations<br />
AQ-1<br />
(Ch. 7+900) AQ-2<br />
GIRNAR<br />
RESERVE FOREST<br />
GIR RESERVE<br />
FOREST<br />
To Rajkot<br />
NH 8B<br />
To Bhavnagar<br />
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The results <strong>of</strong> ambient air quality monitoring are as follows:<br />
Monitoring<br />
Location &<br />
Code<br />
Chainage<br />
(km)<br />
Jetpur Bypass 0+100<br />
Jetalsar<br />
Highschool<br />
Vivekanand<br />
silicate Ind.<br />
T-Junction<br />
(Jaydeep<br />
Electricals)<br />
T-Junction<br />
(Yogiraj Motor)<br />
Vanthali<br />
Village<br />
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Table 4-7: Ambient Air Quality Results<br />
Pollutant Concentration (μg/m3)<br />
Location Area<br />
24 hourly mean values<br />
Reference Category<br />
RSPM TSPM SO2 NO2 HC CO<br />
Start point <strong>of</strong><br />
Jetpur Bypass<br />
after crossing<br />
Jetpur taking NH-<br />
8B and near <strong>the</strong><br />
junction where<br />
<strong>the</strong> road goes<br />
towards Jetpur<br />
City, near <strong>the</strong><br />
Dye and Polymer<br />
Industry.*<br />
7 + 900 Shops at Jetalsar Residential<br />
& Rural<br />
24 + 900<br />
27 + 000<br />
36 + 500<br />
Kanza Village 61 + 200<br />
Agatrai Village 62 + 200<br />
Panidhra<br />
Village<br />
Vivekananda<br />
Silicate Industry<br />
At <strong>the</strong> T Junction<br />
continuing from<br />
Jungadh Bypass<br />
where one road<br />
goes to Dhoraji<br />
on <strong>the</strong> RHS and<br />
and <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
road goes to<br />
Junagadh city on<br />
LHS<br />
End <strong>of</strong> Junagadh<br />
Bypass at <strong>the</strong> T<br />
Junction where<br />
<strong>the</strong> road on RHS<br />
goes to Keshod<br />
and on <strong>the</strong> LHS<br />
goes to Jungadh<br />
City<br />
45 + 800 Vanthili Junction*<br />
84 +700<br />
At <strong>the</strong> Junction<br />
near Kanza<br />
Village<br />
At <strong>the</strong> Junction<br />
near Agatrai<br />
Village*<br />
At <strong>the</strong> Junction<br />
near Panidhra<br />
Village<br />
Industrial 18<strong>4.</strong>73 35<strong>4.</strong>55 13.28 22.05 Nil 763<br />
152.39 286.27 11.87 18.33 Nil 1526<br />
Industries 121.89 230.05 9.02 13.67 Nil 1335<br />
Residential<br />
& Rural<br />
Residential<br />
& Rural<br />
Residential<br />
& Rural<br />
Residential<br />
& Rural<br />
Residential<br />
& Rural<br />
Residential<br />
& Rural<br />
190.63 399.92 16.95 28.4 Nil 1144<br />
183.97 38<strong>4.</strong>88 1<strong>4.</strong>53 2<strong>4.</strong>54 Nil 1526<br />
159.04 287.44 15.7 22.86 Nil 1335<br />
167.48 310.93 10.67 16.33 Nil 1526<br />
170.84 327.85 12.27 20.02 Nil 1144<br />
139.11 275.54 11.16 16.38 Nil 1716<br />
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Monitoring<br />
Location &<br />
Code<br />
Chainage<br />
(km)<br />
T-Junction 126 + 700<br />
NAAQ Norms*<br />
(8/24 hourly<br />
Mean)<br />
Location<br />
Reference<br />
At T Junction<br />
near Somnath<br />
where <strong>the</strong> road<br />
on RHS goes to<br />
Somnath and on<br />
LHS goes to<br />
Bhavnagar*<br />
Area<br />
Category<br />
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& Rural<br />
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Pollutant Concentration (μg/m3)<br />
24 hourly mean values<br />
RSPM TSPM SO2 NO2 HC CO<br />
147.26 27<strong>4.</strong>92 12.24 15.72 Nil 1335<br />
150 500 120 120<br />
The TSPM range is 230.00μg/Nm 3 to 399.00 μg/Nm 3 . The total particulate concentration at 50%<br />
<strong>of</strong> location is less than 288 μg/Nm 3 . The higher concentration <strong>of</strong> TSPM at some locations is due<br />
to higher concentration <strong>of</strong> RSPM in <strong>the</strong> ambient. In most <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> samples, RSPM is 50% higher<br />
than <strong>the</strong> prescribed standard. All gaseous pollutants viz. SO2, NO2, HC and CO are well within<br />
<strong>the</strong> prescribed limit.<br />
<strong>4.</strong>5 WATER ENVIRONMENT<br />
Surface Water: The project region falls in Rajkot<br />
and Junagadh district. Junagadh district is<br />
prosperous in water on account <strong>of</strong> rivers, reservoirs<br />
and lakes. The principal rivers <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> district falling<br />
along <strong>the</strong> project region are Uben, Ojat, Hiren,<br />
Meghal and Raval. The slope <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> district is<br />
towards south. The rivers that cross <strong>the</strong> project<br />
road are– Uben river at Ch 14/200, Lol river at Ch<br />
29/200, Sonrakh river at Ch 30/800, Kalve river at<br />
Ch 35/000, Vali river at Ch 47/000, Ozat river at Ch<br />
48/000, Badodari river at Ch 61/100, Meghal river at<br />
Devka River Crossing <strong>the</strong> Project Road<br />
Ch 102/000 and Devka river at Ch 117/000. All <strong>the</strong> rivers are non perennial, rainfed. The rivers<br />
are used for washing and cleaning. The hydrology <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> project area is depicted in Figure 4-8.<br />
Ground Water: As per <strong>the</strong> discussion with <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficials <strong>of</strong> <strong>Gujarat</strong> <strong>Pollution</strong> <strong>Control</strong> <strong>Board</strong>, <strong>the</strong><br />
talukas falling in <strong>the</strong> project <strong>of</strong> both Rajkot and Junagadh districts are in Grey zone (restricted<br />
zone). This categorization is attributed to <strong>the</strong> level <strong>of</strong> extraction <strong>of</strong> ground water against<br />
increased domestic, industrial and irrigation requirements. The extraction is higher in <strong>the</strong> region<br />
<strong>of</strong> Saurashtra.<br />
In <strong>the</strong> year 2002, both <strong>the</strong> districts were categorised as Grey zone and <strong>the</strong> availability <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
ground water along <strong>the</strong> corridor varied between from 5 to 20 m below ground level (bgl) during<br />
pre-monsoon (May 2002), while during post monsoon (November 2002) it has varied from less<br />
than 5 to 10 m bgl . Ground water depth mostly depends on aquifer geology, geomorphology and<br />
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rainfall. South-West monsoon is <strong>the</strong> main source <strong>of</strong> ground water recharge for <strong>the</strong> entire area <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> corridor. Ground water is also a source <strong>of</strong> irrigation in <strong>the</strong> area. Drinking water is available<br />
through borewell.<br />
Table 4-8: Depth to ground water level along <strong>the</strong> corridor<br />
S.No. District Taluka<br />
Depth to Water level (mbgl)<br />
Pre Monsoon (May 2002) Post Monsoon (November 2002)<br />
1 Rajkot Jetpur Greater than 20 m Greater than 20 m<br />
2 Junagadh Junagadh Greater than 20 m Greater than 20 m<br />
2 Junagadh Vanthali 10 – 20 m 5 – 10 m<br />
3 Junagadh Keshod 10 – 20 m 5 – 10 m<br />
4 Junagadh Mangrol Greater than 20 m 5 – 10 m<br />
5 Junagadh Malia 10 – 20 m 5 – 10 m<br />
6 Junagadh Veraval 5 – 20 m 5 – 10 m<br />
Source: Central Ground Water <strong>Board</strong><br />
Water Quality: The water quality <strong>of</strong> Uben, Lol, Ozat, Megal and Devka rivers were taken for<br />
monitoring <strong>the</strong> surface water quality. Borewells are <strong>the</strong> major source <strong>of</strong> water for drinking and<br />
o<strong>the</strong>r domestic purposes in villages and towns. Samples from borewells at Sahajanand Swami<br />
Gurukul, at <strong>the</strong> junction near Panidhra Village and Jetpur Industrial Area have been taken for<br />
detailed analysis. The monitoring stations have been depicted in Figure 4-7.<br />
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LEGEND:<br />
JUNAGADH<br />
DISTRICT<br />
To Porbandar<br />
Existing Road<br />
Proposed Alignment<br />
Railway Line<br />
Taluka Boundary<br />
District Boundary<br />
River<br />
Water Quality<br />
Waterbody<br />
Forest<br />
State Highway<br />
To Porbandar<br />
To Porbandar<br />
Badodari River<br />
(Ch. 61+100)<br />
RF<br />
Meghal River<br />
(Ch. 102+000)<br />
Ozat River<br />
(Ch. 48+000)<br />
WQ-7<br />
Vali River<br />
(Ch. 47+000)<br />
WQ-8<br />
RAJKOT<br />
DISTRICT<br />
Lol River<br />
(Ch. 29+200)<br />
Sonrakh River<br />
(Ch. 30+800)<br />
Kalve River<br />
(Ch. 35+000)<br />
WQ-6<br />
Devka River<br />
(Ch. 117+000)<br />
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Keshod Town<br />
Uben River<br />
(Ch. 14+200)<br />
WQ-2<br />
WQ-3<br />
WQ-4<br />
WQ-5<br />
WQ-9<br />
WQ-1<br />
GIRNAR<br />
RESERVE FOREST<br />
Figure 4-7: Water Quality monitoring stations<br />
GIR RESERVE<br />
FOREST<br />
To Rajkot<br />
NH 8B<br />
To Bhavnagar<br />
N<br />
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Table 4-9: Water Quality Results<br />
Sl.<br />
No. Parameter<br />
River<br />
UBEN LOI OZAT MEGAL DEVKA<br />
Sahajanand<br />
Swami<br />
Gurukul<br />
Borewell<br />
At <strong>the</strong><br />
Junction<br />
near<br />
Panidhra<br />
Village<br />
Jetpur<br />
Industrial<br />
Area<br />
CPCB<br />
Norms<br />
for<br />
Surface<br />
Waters<br />
IS:10500<br />
Norms<br />
for<br />
Drinking<br />
Waters<br />
1 Colour Clear Colour Less<br />
2 Odour Odour Less<br />
3 Turbidity<br />
(NTU)<br />
None 5<br />
4 ph (Unit) 7.7 7.36 7.72 7.8 7.9 7.58 7.4 7.78<br />
5 Temperature<br />
(Deg. C)<br />
6<br />
7<br />
8<br />
Total<br />
Dissolved<br />
Solids (mg/l)<br />
E<strong>the</strong>r Soluble<br />
(Oil & Greece)<br />
Total<br />
Hardness as<br />
CaCO3<br />
(mg/l)<br />
9 Chloride<br />
(mg/l)<br />
10 Sulphate<br />
(mg/l)<br />
11 Phosphate<br />
(mg/l)<br />
12<br />
Bio Chemical<br />
Oxygen<br />
Demand (3<br />
Days at 27 C)<br />
(mg/l)<br />
28 31 33 32 31 32 32 31 40<br />
5.5 to<br />
9.0<br />
6.5-8.5<br />
593 571 445 480 266 925 1080 1430 2100 2000<br />
NIL<br />
198 170 112 112 92 258 295 325 300<br />
124 208 172 168 86 335 380 482 1000 1000<br />
48 61 51 40 38 110 118 154 1000 400<br />
1 2 1 2 2 5.0<br />
NIL<br />
13 Lead (mg/l) NIL 0.1 0.05<br />
14 Arsenic (mg/l) NIL 0.2 0.05<br />
15 Iron (mg/l) NIL 1.0<br />
16<br />
Total<br />
Coliforms<br />
(CFU/100 ml)<br />
NIL<br />
17 E. Coli Absent<br />
Source: Monitoring and Analysis by Vaibhav Enviro Consltants, Ahmedabad<br />
Table 4-10: On-Site Sea Water Quality Monitoring Results (Arabian Sea near Somnath Temple)<br />
Sl No Parameters Concentration<br />
1 Dissolved Oxygen (mg/l) 6.84<br />
2 Temperature (deg C) 24<br />
3 pH 7.11<br />
4 Oil and Grease (ei<strong>the</strong>r soluble) (mg/l) Nil<br />
5 COD (mg/l) 20<br />
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Sl No Parameters Concentration<br />
6 BOD (mg/l) BDL<br />
7 Total Hardness (mg/l) 7400<br />
8 Chloride (mg/l) 18504<br />
9 Sulphate (mg/l) 4608<br />
10 Phospate (mg/l) 7.0<br />
11 Turbidity None<br />
12 Lead (mg/l) BDL<br />
13 Iron (mg/l) BDL<br />
14 Arsenic BDL<br />
15 Total Coliforms (CFU/100 ml) 17<br />
Source: Sampling and Analysis by Vaibhav Enviro Consltants, Ahmedabad<br />
HYDROLOGY & IRRIGATION<br />
GROUND WATER POTENTIAL<br />
3<br />
(Yield in M hour)<br />
20-50 Discontinuous aquifers with<br />
limited thickness down to 300m or more<br />
5-20 Groundwater restricted to wea<strong>the</strong>red residium<br />
tracture zone having secondary porosity.<br />
Sea<br />
Reservoir<br />
Sandstone, Shale conglomerate<br />
Limestone, Grit<br />
Blast with intertrappean Clay<br />
GROUND WATER HYDROLOGY<br />
15<br />
Buffer Zone (Upto 15 km from corridor)<br />
Project Corridor<br />
Taluka boundry<br />
Direction <strong>of</strong> groundwater flow<br />
Water Table Contour (m.a.msl.)<br />
Well, Tube-well Spring<br />
Canal<br />
Hard Rock Area<br />
Saline Rock Area<br />
10<br />
Porbandar<br />
120<br />
Ranavav<br />
Arabian Sea<br />
5 0 5 10 15<br />
Kilometre<br />
5<br />
15<br />
20<br />
Upleta<br />
Manavadar Vanthli<br />
10<br />
Mangrol<br />
10<br />
15<br />
15<br />
Somnath<br />
Malia<br />
Miyana<br />
10<br />
Padadhari Rajkot<br />
80<br />
Lodhika<br />
80<br />
10<br />
15<br />
10<br />
20<br />
40<br />
160<br />
10<br />
80<br />
Wankaner<br />
Gondal<br />
Jam Kandorna Kotda Sangani<br />
chorwad<br />
Figure 4-8: Hydrology <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Project Area<br />
Dhoraji<br />
Junagarh<br />
Surface Water: The pH value ranged between 7.36-7.90. TDS content ranged between 170-<br />
1430 mg/l while Chloride values ranged from 86 to 482 mg/l respectively, well below <strong>the</strong><br />
tolerance limits. Iron content is found to be nil. There is no significant presence <strong>of</strong> trace metals in<br />
Maliya<br />
Jetpur<br />
Talala<br />
Morbi<br />
5<br />
120<br />
Una<br />
Jasdan<br />
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<strong>the</strong> surface waters. There is no faecal contamination as <strong>the</strong> Total Coliform bacteria and E.Coli<br />
are nil. Nil turbidity indicates that <strong>the</strong>re is no sediment load in <strong>the</strong> water bodies and negligible soil<br />
erosion. Oil and grease, toxic constituents like phenolic compounds and cyanides are found to be<br />
absent.<br />
While comparing with <strong>the</strong> CPCB Norms for Surface Waters, all parameters are found to be within<br />
<strong>the</strong> standard limits.<br />
Ground Water: The ground water sources had agreeable colour, taste and odour. The pH value<br />
ranged between 7.40-7.78, generally above <strong>the</strong> neutral mark and within <strong>the</strong> permissible limits for<br />
drinking water. TDS value ranged between 31-32 mg/l, in some stations and is within <strong>the</strong><br />
permissible limit for drinking water (500 mg/l). Chloride values ranged from 335mg/l to 482 mg/l,<br />
iron content was nil, thus within permissible limits. BOD is also absent. There is no significant<br />
bacteriological contamination <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>se sources. Total alkalinity is found to be within <strong>the</strong><br />
permissible limits. Total Hardness ranged between 258-325 mg/l and exceeds <strong>the</strong> limit in Jetpur<br />
Industrial Area. Heavy metals like iron, zinc, arsenic, mercury, lead, cadmium, chromium and<br />
selenium are absent.<br />
In general, <strong>the</strong> ground water quality in <strong>the</strong> project corridor is found to be in compliance with<br />
IS:10500 Standard for Drinking Water.<br />
<strong>4.</strong>6 NOISE ENVIRONMENT<br />
<strong>4.</strong>6.1 Noise Quality<br />
To assess background noise levels in <strong>the</strong> study area, ambient noise monitoring is conducted. A<br />
total <strong>of</strong> fourteen (14) locations were identified along <strong>the</strong> project road, based on different<br />
categories <strong>of</strong> area.<br />
Ambient noise level or sound pressure levels (SPL) are measured by a portable sound level<br />
meter having built in facilities to read noise level directly in dB(A). From <strong>the</strong> SPL values,<br />
equivalent continuous sound pressure level values (Leq) are calculated. Noise measurement is<br />
conducted as per IS: 4954 as adopted by CPCB.<br />
Ambient noise level monitoring has been carried out during October 2008. At each location<br />
monitoring was conducted continuously over a period <strong>of</strong> twenty- four hours to obtain Leq values<br />
at uniform time intervals <strong>of</strong> 1 hour. Description <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> noise monitoring stations and <strong>the</strong> Leq<br />
values at each station are given in Table 4-11.<br />
The noise monitoring stations have been depicted in Figure 4-9<br />
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Existing Road<br />
Proposed Alignment<br />
Railway Line<br />
Taluka Boundary<br />
District Boundary<br />
River<br />
Noise Quality<br />
Waterbody<br />
Forest<br />
JUNAGADH<br />
DISTRICT<br />
State Highway<br />
To Porbandar<br />
To Porbandar<br />
Swami Narayan<br />
Gurukul<br />
(Ch. 45+300)<br />
Vanthali Juction<br />
(Ch. 45+300)<br />
Kanya Chatralay<br />
(Ch. 59+400)<br />
JS-6<br />
JS-7<br />
RF<br />
JS-8<br />
Nr. School In<br />
Manekawada<br />
(Ch. 61+200) JS-9<br />
Agatrai Village<br />
(Ch. 62+200) JS-10<br />
Srijarka School<br />
(Ch. 99+900)<br />
Vinoba Vidya Mandir<br />
(Ch. 106+400)<br />
Saraswati Vidya Mandir<br />
(Ch. 107+900)<br />
JS-11<br />
RAJKOT<br />
DISTRICT<br />
BabyLand School<br />
(Ch. 34+700)<br />
JS-12<br />
JS-13<br />
T- Junction(Bhavnagar<br />
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(Ch. 24+900)<br />
JS-5<br />
Keshod Town<br />
JS-14<br />
Jetpur Bypass<br />
(Ch. 0+100)<br />
Jetalsar high school<br />
JS-1<br />
(Ch. 7+900) JS-2<br />
Krishna Garden Hotel<br />
(Ch. 22+700)<br />
JS-4<br />
Figure 4-9: Noise quality Monitoring Stations<br />
JS-3<br />
GIRNAR<br />
RESERVE FOREST<br />
GIR RESERVE<br />
FOREST<br />
To Rajkot<br />
NH 8B<br />
To Bhavnagar<br />
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Table 4-11: Noise Quality Results<br />
Noise Levels, dB(A)<br />
Sl.<br />
No.<br />
Location<br />
MoEF<br />
Category<br />
Day Time<br />
(06:00-22:00 hrs.)<br />
Night Time<br />
(22:00-06:00 hrs.)<br />
Overall<br />
Leqmin. Leqmax. Leqmin. Leqmax. Leqmin. Leqmax.<br />
JS1 Jetpur Bypass Industrial 37.1 75.1 3<strong>4.</strong>0 68.6 3<strong>4.</strong>0 75.1<br />
JS2 Shree Jetalsar High School Commercial 40.5 77.2 33.4 67.6 33.4 77.2<br />
JS3 Krishna Garden Hotel Commercial 4<strong>4.</strong>7 78.5 36.8 71.9 36.8 78.5<br />
JS4 Alpha Vidhya School Residential 43.2 73.2 36.8 73.2 36.8 73.2<br />
JS5 Babyland School Commercial 43.2 72.3 36.1 63.2 36.1 72.3<br />
JS6 Swaminarayan Gurukul Residential 39.1 70.2 30.4 76.3 30.4 76.3<br />
JS7 Vanthili Junction Commecrial 40.5 87.0 33.4 70.8 33.4 87.0<br />
JS8 Kanya Chatralay Residential 40.5 69.2 3<strong>4.</strong>0 65.1 3<strong>4.</strong>0 69.2<br />
JS9 Nr. School in Manekwada Residnetial 3<strong>4.</strong>0 65.8 33.2 57.2 33.2 65.8<br />
JS10 Agatrai Village Commercial 40.3 72.9 37.6 66.4 37.6 72.9<br />
JS11 Srijarka School Residential 40.5 69.2 3<strong>4.</strong>0 65.1 3<strong>4.</strong>0 69.2<br />
JS12 Vinoba Vidhya Mandir Residential 3<strong>4.</strong>8 7<strong>4.</strong>8 3<strong>4.</strong>2 5<strong>4.</strong>0 3<strong>4.</strong>2 7<strong>4.</strong>8<br />
JS13 Saraswati Vidhya Mandir Residential 37.2 68.6 3<strong>4.</strong>9 58.5 3<strong>4.</strong>9 68.6<br />
JS14<br />
T-Junction (Bhavnagar -<br />
Veraval - Somnath)<br />
Commercial 3<strong>4.</strong>4 71.8 33.8 68.3 33.8 71.8<br />
Leq Day Norms* for Residential Areas 55 45 -<br />
Leq Norms* for Commercial Areas 65 55 -<br />
Overall <strong>the</strong> Leq noise level range is 33.4 to 87.0 dB(A). During daytime, <strong>the</strong> noise level ranges<br />
from 34-87 dB(A). During <strong>the</strong> night time, <strong>the</strong> Leq range is 30 to 76.3 dB(A). The higher noise<br />
levels have been observed in commercial areas.<br />
<strong>4.</strong>7 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT<br />
<strong>4.</strong>7.1 Terrestrial Ecology<br />
a) Forests<br />
No reserve forests are identified within <strong>the</strong> direct influence area <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> project corridor. Details <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> forests in project influence area i.e., at <strong>the</strong> district level are provided below.<br />
The forest areas <strong>of</strong> <strong>Gujarat</strong> are unevenly distributed. The major concentration <strong>of</strong> forests is found<br />
all along <strong>the</strong> eastern border <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> state and <strong>the</strong> hilly portion <strong>of</strong> Saurashtra. The forests are found<br />
mainly in <strong>the</strong> district Junagadh. Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests thrive in <strong>the</strong> region having <strong>the</strong><br />
rainfall between 600 mm to 1200 mm. These forests are found in <strong>the</strong> central part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> state in<br />
parts <strong>of</strong> Saurashtra in <strong>the</strong> districts <strong>of</strong> Junagadh. Nor<strong>the</strong>rn Tropical Thorn Forests occur in <strong>the</strong><br />
region with less than 600 mm rainfall. These forests are found in Rajkot and Junagadh districts.<br />
These forests contain spare and stunted growth <strong>of</strong> species like Acacia and thorn bushes etc.<br />
Littoral and Swamp Forest, Mangrove forest are found in <strong>the</strong> coastal creeks in <strong>the</strong> districts <strong>of</strong><br />
Junagadh. The main species found in <strong>the</strong>se forests is Avicenia sp. Out <strong>of</strong> 207 subtypes <strong>of</strong><br />
forests, recorded by Champion and Seth, 31 subtypes, (1<strong>4.</strong>7%) have been identified in <strong>the</strong> state.<br />
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b) Sensitive Ecological Habitats/ Ecosystems in <strong>the</strong> Indirect Influence Area<br />
No sensitive ecological habitats or ecosystems are identified within <strong>the</strong> direct influence area <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> project corridor. Girnar Forest, Gir National Park and Gir Wildlife Sanctuary are <strong>the</strong> three<br />
sensitive ecological habitats in <strong>the</strong> indirect influence area. The details are discussed below.<br />
Girnar Forest: This forest is about 1km away from <strong>the</strong> project road (aerial distance). Moreover,<br />
this stretch <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> existing road is proposed to be bypassed (Junagadh Bypass) in <strong>the</strong> opposite<br />
direction (right side) while <strong>the</strong> forest falls in <strong>the</strong> left side. The chief glory <strong>of</strong> Junagadh lies in <strong>the</strong><br />
hills. The hills Karakio (593.14 metres) mounts guard over Visavadar, <strong>the</strong> hills Dundvies with<br />
Ratno (49<strong>4.</strong>69 metres) and elsewhere. Lapla, Rozmal, Hadulidhar and Sayo breast <strong>the</strong> upper air.<br />
Then follow magnificent mass <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Mt. Girnar (1,117.4 metres) with its rugged sides with Datar<br />
(847.07 metres), <strong>the</strong> Lasa Pavadi (770.23 metres) and <strong>the</strong> Bhensla (697.99 metres).<br />
The Gir – is far from <strong>the</strong> project road (more than 15 km away). The largest compact tract <strong>of</strong> dry<br />
deciduous forests in <strong>the</strong> semi-arid western part <strong>of</strong> India is <strong>the</strong> last abode <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Asiatic lion<br />
(Pan<strong>the</strong>ra leo persica). The sanctuary is internationally acclaimed for successfully saving this<br />
precious species from <strong>the</strong> brink <strong>of</strong> extinction. It was declared as a sanctuary in 1965.<br />
Subsequently, an area <strong>of</strong> 258.71 sq. km. was declared a National Park.<br />
Gir has a topography made up <strong>of</strong> succession <strong>of</strong> rugged ridges, isolated hills, plateaus and<br />
valleys. Besides being <strong>the</strong> last abode <strong>of</strong> Asiatic lions, Gir forms a unique habitat for ratel, rusty<br />
spotted cat, pangolin, ruddy mongoose, civets, paradise flycatcher etc. There is an overwhelming<br />
presence <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> omnipotent big cat and bird population.<br />
Flora & Fauna <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> forests: Teak, dudhlo, khair, ber, desi baval, dhav, hermo, sadad, timru,<br />
ashitro, saledi, modad, khakhro etc. Details <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> flora <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> study area are given in Annexure<br />
<strong>4.</strong>3. The Gir forests support a rich biodiversity comprising 32 species <strong>of</strong> mammals, 300 species<br />
<strong>of</strong> birds and 26 species <strong>of</strong> reptiles and thousands <strong>of</strong> species <strong>of</strong> insects.<br />
c) Flora and Fauna in <strong>the</strong> Study Area<br />
Flora: The flora in <strong>the</strong> project area comprises <strong>of</strong> roadside trees, fruit trees in certain villages<br />
besides <strong>the</strong> vegetables and crops grown in <strong>the</strong> agriculture lands.<br />
Roadside Plantation: A total <strong>of</strong> 18000 trees are present on ei<strong>the</strong>r side <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> project road.<br />
These include trees in Protected forest & non forest land (within existing ROW). There are about<br />
9500 trees on non forest land. The common tree species found along <strong>the</strong> roadside are given in<br />
Table 4-12. Fruit trees are observed in certain locations along <strong>the</strong> corridor: Guava, mango,<br />
coconut, Safeda and banana garden.<br />
Sl No<br />
Table 4-12: Road Side Tree Species<br />
Common Names Scientific Names<br />
1. Amla Emblica <strong>of</strong>ficinalis<br />
2. Arduso Ailanthus excelsa<br />
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3. Bor Zizyphus glabrata<br />
<strong>4.</strong> Desibaval Acacia nilotica<br />
5. Gando baval Prosopis juliflora<br />
6. Gundo Cordia dichotoma<br />
8. Jambu Syzygium cumini<br />
9. Karanj Derris indica<br />
10. Khair Acacia chundra<br />
11. Khajuri Phoenix sylvestris<br />
12. Khijdo Prosopis cineraria<br />
13. Limdo Azaditachta indica<br />
1<strong>4.</strong> Mitosaragavo Moringa oleifera<br />
15. Piplo Ficus religiosa<br />
16 Rayan Manilkara hexandra<br />
17. Sag Tectona grandis<br />
18. Sisam Dalbergia latifolia<br />
19. Vad Ficus benghalensis<br />
Notified Protected Forests: The roadside trees along <strong>the</strong> project road (within <strong>the</strong> existing RoW)<br />
in certain stretches are notified as protected forests. About 67.325 km <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> project road stretch<br />
comprises <strong>the</strong> notified Protected forests. In Rajkot division 800 trees are present while in<br />
Junagadh division 7744 trees are present in <strong>the</strong>se Protected forest sections. Tree enumeration<br />
has been conducted by concerned forest <strong>of</strong>ficials in both <strong>the</strong> forest divisions.<br />
Chainagewise details have been provided below:<br />
Table 4-13: Protected Forest Stretches Along <strong>the</strong> Project Road<br />
Protected Forests Chainage Side Length <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> road (km)<br />
Km 6 to Km 12.800 LHS & RHS 6.8<br />
Km 42.650 to Km 66.200 LHS & RHS 23.55<br />
Km 78.350 to Km 115.325 LHS & RHS 36.975<br />
Total Protected Forests - 67.325<br />
Fauna: Local Fauna in <strong>the</strong> project area includes reptiles like gecko, garden lizard owing to <strong>the</strong><br />
large number <strong>of</strong> water bodies and fruit gardens in <strong>the</strong> area. Common animals like dogs, cats and<br />
cattle are also present. Avifauna includes peacock, myna, kingfisher, pigeon, kite, cattle, egret.<br />
<strong>4.</strong>7.2 Marine Ecology<br />
The fauna found in <strong>the</strong> coastal area are given in Table 4-14 below:<br />
Table 4-14: Faunal Biodiversity <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Coastal Area<br />
Sr.No. Type <strong>of</strong> Fauna Family Scientific Name Local Name<br />
1 Annelids Tachinidae Bonellia Bonellia<br />
2 Annelids Naididae Tubifex Tubifex<br />
3 Annelids Lumbricidae lumbricus terrestris Earth worm<br />
4 Coelenterates Fungiidae Fungia repanda Correlium [disc coral]<br />
5 Coelenterates Metridiidae Metridium senile Metridium<br />
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6 Porifera Clionaidae Cliona celata Cliona<br />
7 Porifera Spongillidae Spongilla Spongilla<br />
8 Porifera Veneridae Mercenaria mercenaria Snail<br />
9 Mollusca Chitonidae Acanthopleura granulata Chiton<br />
10 Mollusca Arcidae Anadara granosa Blood clam<br />
11 Mollusca Sepiidae Sepia spp. Sepia<br />
12 Arthropods Diogenidae Diogenes pugilator Hermit crab<br />
13 Arthropods Pulicidae Xenopsylla cheopis Ratflea<br />
14 Arthropods Nephropidae Acanthacaris Lobster<br />
15 Arthropods Penaeidae Fenneropenaeus chinensis Fleshy prawn<br />
16 Arthropods Daphniidae Daphnia magna Daphnia<br />
17 Arthropods Ostreidae Crassostrea madrasensis,<br />
Pinctada spp.<br />
pearl oyster<br />
18 Arthropods Scorpionidae Heterometrus spinifer Scorpion<br />
19 Arthropods Sicariidae Loxosceles reclusa Brown Recluse Spider<br />
20 Fish Carcharhinidae Galeocerdo cuvier Tiger shark<br />
21 Fish Ray fish Potamotrygon motoro Trigon /motoro<br />
22 Fish Tetraodontidae Tetraodontidae Puffer fish<br />
23 Fish Synodontidae Synodus hoshinonis Lizard fish<br />
24 Fish Clarias / catfish<br />
25 Fish Synodontidae Harpadon nehereus Bombay duck<br />
26 Fish Bramidae<br />
Brama brama<br />
Pacific Pomfret<br />
Stromateidae<br />
Pampus Argentues<br />
Silver Pomfret<br />
27 Fish Pristidae Pristis pectinata Pristis / sawfish<br />
28 Fish Delphinidae Tursiops Dolphin shark<br />
29 Fish Squalidae Spiny dogfish,<br />
Squalus acanthias<br />
30 Fish Trachipteridae Scalloped ribbonfish, Zu<br />
cristatus<br />
Dogfish shark<br />
Ribbon fish<br />
31 Fish Holocentridae Sargocentron rubrum Red coat squirrel fish<br />
32 Fish Sciaenidae Otoli<strong>the</strong>s spp Big mouth croaker fish<br />
33 Fish Clupeidae Tenualosa ilisha Hilsa<br />
Source: Study Report by Vaibhav Enviro Consultants, Ahmedabad<br />
However, it can be mentioned that no water body or cross drainage exists within <strong>the</strong> proposed<br />
right <strong>of</strong> way in CRZ area.<br />
Phytoplankton and Zooplankton<br />
Plankton is any <strong>of</strong> a large variety <strong>of</strong> organisms that drift in <strong>the</strong> pelagic zone <strong>of</strong> water bodies.<br />
Plankton that is able to undergo photosyn<strong>the</strong>sis and o<strong>the</strong>r plantlike functions are called<br />
phytoplankton. Algae are phytoplanktons. Plankton that does not undergoes photosyn<strong>the</strong>sis and<br />
act as consumers in <strong>the</strong> ecosystem is called zooplankton.<br />
Phytoplankton: This consists <strong>of</strong> autotrophic, prokaryotic or eukaryotic that lives near <strong>the</strong> water<br />
surface.<br />
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Zooplanktons: This consists <strong>of</strong> small protozoan or metazoans, larvae <strong>of</strong> large animals, such as<br />
fish, crustaceans, and annelids.<br />
During <strong>the</strong> survey and after detailed analysis <strong>of</strong> samples, following species <strong>of</strong> phytoplankton and<br />
zooplankton were identified and given in Table 4-15 below.:<br />
Table 4-15: Details <strong>of</strong> Different Species <strong>of</strong> Phytoplankton & Zooplankton<br />
S. No. Local Name Faimly Scientific Name<br />
1 Oscillatoria (Blue-green algae) Oscillatoria Oscillatoriaceae<br />
2 Oedogonium<br />
Oedogoniaceae Oedogonium foveolatum<br />
(Green algae)<br />
Wittrock<br />
3 Volvox (Protozoa) Volvocaceae Volvox aureus<br />
4 Spirogyra (Green algae) Zygnemataceae Spirogyra<br />
5 Microspora (Green algae) Mycotyphaceae Teratosphaeria microspora<br />
6 Amoeba (Protozoa) Amoebidae Amoeba proteus<br />
7 Anabaena<br />
(Blue-green algae)<br />
Nostocaceae Anabaena spiroides<br />
8 Pinnularia (Diatom) Pinnulariaceae Pinnularia Braunii<br />
9 Paramecium<br />
(Protozoa)<br />
Parameciidae Paramecium<br />
10 Vorticella (Protozoa) Vorticellidae Vorticella Linnaeus<br />
11 Closterium (Desmids) Closteriaceae Cylindro<strong>the</strong>ca closterium<br />
Source: Sampling and Analysis by Vaibhav Enviro Consultants, Ahmedabad<br />
Photographs <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> different species found in <strong>the</strong> coastal area are provided in Annexure-<strong>4.</strong>2.<br />
Benthos<br />
Benthos are organisms which live on, in or near seabed, also known as <strong>the</strong> benthic zone. They<br />
live in or near marine sedimentary <strong>environment</strong>s. Benthic organisms such as sea stars, oysters,<br />
clams, sea cucumbers, brittle stars etc are present in <strong>the</strong> study area.<br />
<strong>4.</strong>8 COASTAL REGULATION ZONE<br />
The western end <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> corridor ends at Somnath near <strong>the</strong> temple close to <strong>the</strong> western coastline<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Gujarat</strong>.<br />
As per <strong>the</strong> guidelines <strong>of</strong> <strong>Gujarat</strong> Coastal Zone Management Authority for obtaining CRZ<br />
clearance, a map clearly demarcating HTL and LTL along with o<strong>the</strong>r proposed activities, landuse<br />
within 5 km radius, latitude and longitude had been prepared by an external agency authorized<br />
by MOEF and submitted with <strong>the</strong> State Department, Gandhinagar. The CRZ locations for <strong>the</strong><br />
project corridor have been presented in <strong>the</strong> map below. Recommendation for <strong>the</strong> project has<br />
beenr ecieved from <strong>the</strong> State Coastal Zone Management Authority.<br />
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Figure 4-10: Coastal Zone Locations along <strong>the</strong> Project Corridor<br />
<strong>4.</strong>9 SOCIAL & CULTURAL ENVIRONMENT<br />
<strong>4.</strong>9.1 Social Environment<br />
The project corridor passes through seven talukas and two Districts, namely Rajkot and<br />
Junagarh. 54 villages and 7 urban areas would be directly impacted, 5 in Rajkot and <strong>the</strong><br />
remaining in Junagarh District. Details <strong>of</strong> each <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> districts are presented in Table 4-16. Refer<br />
Annexure-<strong>4.</strong>1.<br />
Table 4-16: Number <strong>of</strong> Settlements along <strong>the</strong> Project Corridor<br />
S. No District Taluka Urban Village<br />
1 Rajkot Jetpur 1 5<br />
2 Junagadh Junagadh 1 19<br />
Vanthali 1 7<br />
Keshod 1 7<br />
Malia 1 6<br />
Mangrol 1 2<br />
Patan- Veraval 1 10<br />
Total 6 7 54<br />
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Figure 4-11: Number <strong>of</strong> Settlements along <strong>the</strong> Project Corridor<br />
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Therefore, in order to understand <strong>the</strong> socio-economic pr<strong>of</strong>ile <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> influence area <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> project<br />
corridor, a micro-level analysis is essential. The aerial unit for analysis <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> socio-economic<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>ile <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> influence area <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> project corridor includes all traversed villages, urban and forest<br />
areas. Though <strong>the</strong> corridor passes through two administrative districts, for better appreciation, all<br />
socio-economic characteristics have been analyzed.<br />
<strong>4.</strong>10 SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROFILE<br />
The socio-economic pr<strong>of</strong>ile along <strong>the</strong> project corridor takes into account <strong>the</strong> social as well as <strong>the</strong><br />
economic aspects:<br />
Population Distribution;<br />
Density <strong>of</strong> Population;<br />
Gender Ratio;<br />
Share <strong>of</strong> Vulnerable Groups and<br />
Literacy Rate<br />
Workforce Participation Ratio and<br />
Sector-wise Distribution <strong>of</strong> Workers<br />
<strong>4.</strong>10.1 Population Distribution<br />
The project influence area comprises <strong>of</strong> 7 talukas falling under two districts namely Rajkot and<br />
Junagadh. The growth rate <strong>of</strong> population in <strong>the</strong> project influence area is 3.17 % which is higher<br />
than <strong>the</strong> average growth rate <strong>of</strong> population in <strong>the</strong> state (2.06%). The highest population growth<br />
rate is <strong>4.</strong>66% recorded in Veraval taluka <strong>of</strong> Junagadh district followed by <strong>4.</strong>46% in Junagadh<br />
taluka. In rest <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> talukas, growth ranges between1% to 2%. Jetpur taluka <strong>of</strong> Rajkot district<br />
has registered <strong>the</strong> lowest growth rate <strong>of</strong> 0.77%. Talukawise demographic characteristics in<br />
project influence area are presented in Table 4-17<br />
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Table 4-17: Population Distribution in Talukas along <strong>the</strong> Project Corridor, 2001<br />
District Taluka<br />
1991<br />
Population<br />
2001<br />
AAGR (91-01)<br />
Rajkot Jetpur 122699 132423 0.77<br />
Rajkot 2514122 3169881 2.34<br />
Junagadh<br />
Junagadh 200703 310628 <strong>4.</strong>46<br />
Vanthali 41976 51987 2.16<br />
Keshod 89905 104251 1.49<br />
Mangrol 9735 11735 1.89<br />
Malia 30778 36941 1.84<br />
Veraval 141014 222458 <strong>4.</strong>66<br />
Junagadh 2394859 2448173 0.22<br />
Project Influence Area 636810 870423 3.17<br />
<strong>Gujarat</strong> State 41310000 50671017 2.06<br />
Source: Population Totals <strong>of</strong> <strong>Gujarat</strong>, Census <strong>of</strong> India, 2001 and 1991; Note: Figures are rounded <strong>of</strong> to first decimal place<br />
<strong>4.</strong>10.2 Population Density<br />
The project influence area has population density <strong>of</strong> 741 persons per sq.km in 1991 and 1012<br />
persons per sq.km in 2001. In 2001 <strong>the</strong> population density varies from 261 persons per sq.km to<br />
2017 persons per sq.km amongst all <strong>the</strong> talukas. Due to high population growth rate <strong>the</strong>re had<br />
been a remarkable increase in <strong>the</strong> density <strong>of</strong> Veraval (1910 persons per sq.km) taluka <strong>of</strong><br />
Junagadh district which experiences <strong>the</strong> highest density. (Table 4-18).<br />
Table 4-18: Population Distribution and Density along Project Corridor, 2001<br />
District Taluka Area (Sq Km)<br />
Population<br />
1991 2001<br />
Density (Persons/Sq Km)<br />
1991 2001<br />
Rajkot Jetpur 108.76 122699 132423 1128 1218<br />
Rajkot 11200.00 2514122 3169881 224 283<br />
Junagadh<br />
Junagadh 15<strong>4.</strong>04 200703 310628 1303 2017<br />
Vanthali 143.97 41976 51987 292 361<br />
Keshod 167.72 89905 104251 536 622<br />
Mangrol 4<strong>4.</strong>94 9735 11735 217 261<br />
Malia 123.94 30778 36941 248 298<br />
Veraval 116.48 141014 222458 1211 1910<br />
Junagadh 8800.00 2394859 2448173 272 277<br />
Project Influence Area 859.84 636810 870423 741 1012<br />
<strong>Gujarat</strong> State 19602<strong>4.</strong>00 41310000 50671017 211 258<br />
Source: Census <strong>of</strong> India, 2001<br />
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As per <strong>the</strong> Census estimates (2001) number <strong>of</strong> Sex ratio (females /1000 male) <strong>of</strong> project<br />
influence area is 934 which is higher than <strong>the</strong> state average <strong>of</strong> 920. All <strong>the</strong> districts have shown a<br />
decrease in sex ratio from 1991-2001 (Refer Table 4-19). Amongst all <strong>the</strong> talukas, Malia taluka<br />
registered <strong>the</strong> highest sex ratio with an increase from 962 in 1991 to 964 in 2001 followed by<br />
Veraval. A decline in sex ratio is observed in five talukas <strong>of</strong> project influence area during 1991-<br />
2001 in accordance with <strong>the</strong> decline observed at state level.<br />
Table 4-19: Sex Ratio along Project Corridor, 2001<br />
District Taluka<br />
1991<br />
Sex Ratio<br />
2001<br />
Rajkot Jetpur 922 906<br />
Rajkot 946 930<br />
Junagadh<br />
Junagadh 943 931<br />
Vanthali 914 911<br />
Keshod 929 933<br />
Mangrol 962 938<br />
Malia 962 964<br />
Veraval 961 956<br />
Junagadh 959 955<br />
Project Influence Area 940 934<br />
<strong>Gujarat</strong> State 934 920<br />
Source: Population Totals <strong>of</strong> <strong>Gujarat</strong>, Census <strong>of</strong> India, 2001 Note: Figures are rounded <strong>of</strong> to first decimal place<br />
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Distribution <strong>of</strong> scheduled caste and scheduled tribe population is presented in Table 4-20. The<br />
percentage distribution <strong>of</strong> scheduled caste is higher than scheduled tribes in project influence<br />
area. About 66846 SC (1.86 percent <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> total SC population in <strong>the</strong> State) and 5398 ST<br />
population resides in <strong>the</strong> project influence area. Mangrol, Vanthali and Keshod Taluka has a<br />
higher percentage <strong>of</strong> SC population (percentage <strong>of</strong> SC population to total population in <strong>the</strong> state),<br />
ranging between 11 to 13 percent (Table 4-20)<br />
Table 4-20: Share <strong>of</strong> Vulnerable Groups along Project Corridor, 2001<br />
District Taluka<br />
Population 2001<br />
SC ST<br />
% to Total Population<br />
SC ST<br />
Rajkot Jetpur 9114 208 6.88 0.16<br />
Rajkot District 244364 13163 7.71 0.42<br />
Junagadh<br />
Junagadh 22014 2690 7.09 0.87<br />
Vanthali 6566 101 12.63 0.19<br />
Keshod 11203 733 10.75 0.70<br />
Mangrol 1549 0 13.20 0.00<br />
Malia 3416 107 9.25 0.29<br />
Veraval 12984 1559 5.84 0.70<br />
Junagadh District 235624 18832 9.62 0.77<br />
Project Influence Area 66846 5398 7.68 0.62<br />
<strong>Gujarat</strong> State 3592715 7481160 7.09 1<strong>4.</strong>76<br />
Source: Population Totals <strong>of</strong> <strong>Gujarat</strong>, Census <strong>of</strong> India, 2001 and 1991;<br />
Figure 4-15: Vulnerable Population<br />
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As per <strong>the</strong> Census estimates (2001), 69 percent <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> population are literate in <strong>the</strong> State, where<br />
as <strong>the</strong> average literate rate is lower (67 percent) in <strong>the</strong> project influence area. Within <strong>the</strong> project<br />
influence area, Junagadh taluka has <strong>the</strong> highest literacy rate (73 percent) followed by Jetpur (70<br />
percent) and Keshod (68 percent). The lowest literacy rate was observed in Malia (55 percent)<br />
and Veraval (59 percent) (Table 4-21).<br />
Table 4-21: Literacy Rate along Project Corridor, 2001<br />
District Taluka<br />
Literates<br />
1991 2001<br />
Literacy Rate (%)<br />
1991 2001<br />
Rajkot Jetpur 74341 92772 61 70<br />
Rajkot district 1419681 2033946 56 74<br />
Junagadh<br />
Junagadh 133075 225781 66 73<br />
Vanthali 23501 32498 56 63<br />
Keshod 55200 70421 61 68<br />
Mangrol 5359 7180 55 61<br />
Malia 13758 20292 45 55<br />
Veraval 69441 130359 49 59<br />
Junagadh District 1217725 1408878 51 68<br />
Project Influence Area 374675 579303 59 67<br />
<strong>Gujarat</strong> State 21131400 29827750 51 69<br />
Source: Census <strong>of</strong> India, 2001<br />
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The given table describes <strong>the</strong> average annual growth rate and work participation rate at district<br />
and taluka level (within <strong>the</strong> project influence area). The average WPR in project influence area is<br />
34 percent in 2001. Mangrol <strong>of</strong> Junagadh district has <strong>the</strong> highest WPR (48 percent) followed by<br />
Malia (44 percent) and Vanthali (43 percent). The lowest WPR is recorded in Veraval (31<br />
percent) and Junagadh (32 percent), followed by Jetpur (34 percent).<br />
During <strong>the</strong> decadal period (1991-2001), <strong>the</strong> growth rate in <strong>the</strong> number <strong>of</strong> workers is observed to<br />
be higher (6 percent) in Mangrol, Malia and Veraval talukas <strong>of</strong> Junagadh district and lower (3<br />
percent) in Jetpur and Keshod talukas <strong>of</strong> Rajkot and Junagadh districts respectively.<br />
Table 4-22: Workforce Participation Ratio along Project Corridor, 2001<br />
District Taluka<br />
Total Workers<br />
1991 2001<br />
AAGR <strong>of</strong> Workers<br />
(1991-01)<br />
WPR<br />
1991 2001<br />
Rajkot Jetpur 34778 44885 3 28 34<br />
Rajkot District Total 927237 1244806 3 37 39<br />
Junagadh<br />
Junagadh 59991 99231 5 30 32<br />
Vanthali 14957 22414 4 36 43<br />
Keshod 28126 38116 3 31 37<br />
Mangrol 3251 5631 6 33 48<br />
Malia 9552 16432 6 31 44<br />
Veraval 39170 69970 6 28 31<br />
Junagadh District Total 922375 1000842 1 39 41<br />
Project Influence Area 189825 296679 5 30 34<br />
<strong>Gujarat</strong> State 16620519 21255521 2 40 42<br />
Source: Population Totals <strong>of</strong> <strong>Gujarat</strong>, Census <strong>of</strong> India, 2001; Note: Figures are rounded <strong>of</strong> to first decimal place<br />
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Table 4-23 shows <strong>the</strong> types <strong>of</strong> workers in <strong>the</strong> project influence area. As per <strong>the</strong> Census estimates<br />
(2001), Jetpur taluka <strong>of</strong> Rajkot district has 91 percent <strong>of</strong> main workers. The percentage <strong>of</strong> main<br />
workers in <strong>the</strong> 6 talukas <strong>of</strong> Junagadh district within <strong>the</strong> project influence areas ranges between<br />
70 percent (in Mangrol) and 91 percent (in Junagadh). About 30 percent <strong>of</strong> total workers are<br />
marginal workers in Mangrol and Malia talukas <strong>of</strong> Junagadh district (Table 4-23).<br />
Table 4-23: Type <strong>of</strong> Workers within <strong>the</strong> Project Influence Area, 2001<br />
District Taluka<br />
Main Workers 2001<br />
No. %<br />
Marginal Workers 2001<br />
No. %<br />
Rajkot Jetpur 40883 91 4002 9<br />
Rajkot District 1076436 86 168370 14<br />
Junagadh<br />
Junagadh 90052 91 9179 9<br />
Vanthali 18675 83 3739 17<br />
Keshod 31865 84 6251 16<br />
Mangrol 3950 70 1681 30<br />
Malia 11615 71 4817 29<br />
Veraval 62130 89 7840 11<br />
Junagadh District 785530 78 215312 22<br />
Project Influence Area 259170 87 37509 13<br />
<strong>Gujarat</strong> State 17025074 33.6 4230447 8.35<br />
Source: Population Totals <strong>of</strong> <strong>Gujarat</strong>, Census <strong>of</strong> India, 2001; Note: Figures are rounded <strong>of</strong> to first decimal place<br />
<strong>4.</strong>10.7 District wise land use<br />
District and Block wise land use is presented in <strong>the</strong> Table 4-24 below.<br />
District<br />
Table 4-24: Landuse along <strong>the</strong> Project Corridor<br />
District-wise Land Utilisation in <strong>Gujarat</strong> (2003-2004)<br />
Net Area<br />
Sown<br />
Gross Sown<br />
Area<br />
Net Irrigated<br />
Area<br />
Gross<br />
Irrigated<br />
Area<br />
(Hundred Hectares)<br />
% <strong>of</strong> Gross Irrigated<br />
to Gross Sown Area<br />
Junagadh 5238 6022 1231 1545 25.7<br />
Rajkot 7378 7559 1832 1984 26.2<br />
<strong>Gujarat</strong> 96779 107910 29944 35728 33.1<br />
Source: Census <strong>of</strong> India, 1991<br />
The extent <strong>of</strong> Public Land adjacent to <strong>the</strong> project corridor was collected from <strong>the</strong> Department <strong>of</strong><br />
Land Revenue. Knowledge <strong>of</strong> extent <strong>of</strong> land was required to restrict development within <strong>the</strong><br />
public land and <strong>the</strong>reby reducing private land acquisition.<br />
<strong>4.</strong>10.8 Cultural Environment<br />
Baseline Information on Cultural Environment is presented for <strong>the</strong> project corridor. This includes<br />
heritage structures as well as those having local and regional significance.<br />
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There are no significant protected sites or monuments in <strong>the</strong> immediate vicinity <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> project<br />
corridor. Within <strong>the</strong> 10 km <strong>of</strong>fset <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> corridor <strong>the</strong> following monuments are <strong>of</strong> State level<br />
significance. Also <strong>the</strong> famous Somnath temple is about 500m away from <strong>the</strong> end point <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
project road. The main temple is far from <strong>the</strong> road.<br />
District Taluka<br />
Table 4-25: Protected and Conserved Monuments Located in <strong>the</strong> Project Districts<br />
Places <strong>of</strong> Interest /<br />
Religious<br />
Importance<br />
Distance<br />
(in KM)<br />
ASI protected Monuments<br />
Rajkot Dhoraji Dhoraji Fort 16.7 ---<br />
Junagadh<br />
Distance<br />
(in KM)<br />
Junagadh Uparkot 1.21 Ashokan Rock (Edicts) 2.15<br />
Junagadh Girnar Hill Temple 5.59 Baba Pyare, Khapra Kodia caves<br />
Junagadh Mahabat Makbara 0.3 ---<br />
Junagadh Gir Sanctuary 15.48 ---<br />
Junagadh Sakar Bagh Zoo 0.15 ---<br />
Junagadh Swaminarayan Mandir 0.12 ---<br />
Junagadh Damodar Kund 2.87 ---<br />
Manavadar Pipleshwar Mahadev ---<br />
Vanthali Step well 0.5<br />
Mangrol --- Jami Masjid 17.09<br />
Mangrol --- Bibi Masjid<br />
Mangrol --- Raveli Masjid<br />
Veraval Somnath Temple 1 ---<br />
Source: Google earth, Census <strong>of</strong> India handbook and internet.<br />
Cultural Properties <strong>of</strong> Local /Regional Significance<br />
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situated within 30 m from <strong>the</strong> edge <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> carriageway.<br />
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Public consultation has been taken up as an integral part <strong>of</strong> <strong>environment</strong>al assessment process<br />
throughout <strong>the</strong> project preparation stage <strong>of</strong> this project.<br />
5.1 INTRODUCTION<br />
Public consultation is a continuous two way communication process which involves promoting full<br />
public understanding <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> project, its benefits, problems and solutions. Public consultation<br />
ensures participation <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> project beneficiaries in decision making with respect to <strong>environment</strong><br />
and social aspects. This contributes to <strong>the</strong> design considerations <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> proposed project and is<br />
essentially a part <strong>of</strong> <strong>environment</strong>al and social assessment process.<br />
The process benefits both <strong>the</strong> project proponent and potentially affected communities. The<br />
significance <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Public Consultation process is discussed below:<br />
Educates <strong>the</strong> potentially impacted communities about <strong>the</strong> proposed course <strong>of</strong> action, <strong>the</strong><br />
alternatives to it, <strong>the</strong> costs and benefits associated.<br />
Solicits <strong>the</strong> views <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> potentially affected communities regarding impact on <strong>environment</strong>al<br />
components due to <strong>the</strong> project and <strong>the</strong>ir significance.<br />
Allow potentially affected communities to provide input into such matters as project design and<br />
selection <strong>of</strong> mitigation measures before irrevocable decisions are taken.<br />
Serves as an important tool for collecting information about <strong>the</strong> natural, social and cultural<br />
<strong>environment</strong> as certain information are only available through <strong>the</strong>se interactive grass root level<br />
discussions.<br />
Since <strong>the</strong> residents have a much better knowledge <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir circumstances, <strong>environment</strong> and living<br />
conditions, <strong>the</strong>y sometimes contribute to <strong>the</strong> identification <strong>of</strong> new alternatives to <strong>the</strong> proposed<br />
alignment.<br />
Provides insight into public acceptance <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> project within <strong>the</strong> Corridor <strong>of</strong> Impact.<br />
Helps in lessening public resistance to change by involving <strong>the</strong>m in decision making.<br />
Consultation with community and <strong>the</strong>ir involvement at <strong>the</strong> project planning (screening) stage<br />
helped in informing and educating <strong>the</strong> stakeholders about <strong>the</strong> proposed action before <strong>the</strong><br />
finalisation <strong>of</strong> design. It assisted in identifying <strong>the</strong> problems associated with <strong>the</strong> proposed project<br />
and <strong>the</strong> needs and values <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> population likely to be impacted by <strong>the</strong> project.<br />
The minutes <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> consultations carried out in respective locations is presented in <strong>the</strong> next<br />
section.<br />
The consultation process has been summarized in <strong>the</strong> following Table 5-1.<br />
Table 5-1: Details <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Consultations along <strong>the</strong> project corridor<br />
S.No. Date/Venue <strong>of</strong> Consultation/Participants Issues Raised Remarks<br />
25/11/2008 at Jetpur Bypass in District Rajkot at Land The villagers told that <strong>the</strong> land<br />
1<br />
Developer Office cum Farm- Naran Bhai K Patel-farmer,<br />
Rampariya Suresh-Building Developer, Rajnikanth B<br />
required for road development<br />
beyond <strong>the</strong> railway track has<br />
Ranparita- Builder, Rupesh Valiji Bhai-Developer, Virji Bhai many structures and thus it<br />
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Vakeria-Farmer, Balvanth Bhai Jeena Dhami-Builder, Girish<br />
Kumar K Bhutani-Builder, Bhimji Bhai Patel-Owner <strong>of</strong><br />
Patel,Harish Kumar Chandali-Secretary <strong>of</strong> Chambers <strong>of</strong><br />
commerce<br />
Consultation at Jetpur bypass<br />
25/11/2008 at Village Vadala in district Junagadh at<br />
Panchayat Office- Pravin Bhai-Factory owner, Ashok Batuk<br />
Bhai-Pan shop owner, Bipin Bhai Chagan Bhai-Business,<br />
Ramesh Bhai Kapadiya-Business, Kanji Bhai Buta Bhai<br />
Gajera-Business, Vipul Bhai Kalu Kumbhani-Pan shop<br />
owner, Mansukh Bhai Mohan Bhai Dhumar-Shop, Ramesh<br />
Shirji Bhai Patoria-Business-Business, Kishor Bhai Natha<br />
Bhai Dhudhana-Resident cum Commercial Shop and<br />
Dinesh Bhai Takharsi Bhai Donaria-Commercial Godown<br />
Consultation at Village Vadala<br />
26/11/2008 in Village Agatrai in Keshod Taluka in Junagadh<br />
district at Sarpanch House- Hingora Iqbal Ibrahim- Pan<br />
Shop, Krishan Dhiraj Lal Maru-Barber, Harun Ala Rakha-<br />
Tea Shop, Kishan Bhaguandi Kataria-Garage, Chandu<br />
Govind- Barber, Chawda Rajwala-Pan Shop, Atul Jayanti lal<br />
Parmar- Barber, Gahil Arvind Khinji-Cycle Store, Tida Nata<br />
Labari-Tea Shop and Hingara Amin Ibrahim- Cold Drink<br />
Shop.<br />
Consultation at Village Agatrai<br />
26/11/2008 at Keshod Bypass in Junagadh district at a<br />
Farmer’s house- Babul Gela Barat-Farmer, Amba Premji<br />
should be considered in <strong>the</strong><br />
preparation <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> design.<br />
The negative impacts raised<br />
could be <strong>the</strong> loss <strong>of</strong> many<br />
medicinal and valuable plant<br />
species like Arjuna, Coconut,<br />
Neem, Peepal, Eucalyptus.<br />
The villagers also stated that fair<br />
monetary compensation as per<br />
market price should be given to<br />
<strong>the</strong>m for <strong>the</strong> loss <strong>of</strong> property or<br />
land.<br />
The villagers demanded for <strong>the</strong><br />
relocation <strong>of</strong> public utilities like<br />
well etc. and street lights along<br />
<strong>the</strong> road.<br />
A group <strong>of</strong> villagers who are<br />
directly impacted by <strong>the</strong> project<br />
are consulted.<br />
The villagers opine that <strong>the</strong> road<br />
should be widened on <strong>the</strong> LHS as<br />
RHS has dense structures.<br />
The temple along <strong>the</strong> road can be<br />
enhanced and relocated in <strong>the</strong><br />
Panchayat land available in <strong>the</strong><br />
village.<br />
The people have opposed <strong>the</strong><br />
construction <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Toll Plaza as it<br />
would require more land<br />
acquisition.<br />
The villagers have demanded fair<br />
monetary compensation.<br />
Provision for an underpass should<br />
be included in <strong>the</strong> proposed<br />
project design. This would be<br />
helpful for <strong>the</strong> regular commuters<br />
and would ensure safety for <strong>the</strong><br />
students.<br />
A group <strong>of</strong> villagers including<br />
shop-keepers are consulted at<br />
this place.<br />
The villagers are <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> views that<br />
<strong>the</strong> project would involve loss <strong>of</strong><br />
employment as <strong>the</strong>ir commercial<br />
establishments would be<br />
removed.<br />
Villagers stated that fair<br />
compensation should be given to<br />
<strong>the</strong>m as per <strong>the</strong> policy. They also<br />
hold <strong>the</strong> opinion that <strong>the</strong> project<br />
would benefit in <strong>the</strong> development<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> village.<br />
A cattle underpass requires to be<br />
constructed. An appropriate<br />
crossing should also be given to<br />
ensure <strong>the</strong> safety <strong>of</strong> school-going<br />
children.<br />
The villagers also wanted a<br />
Higher Secondary School to be<br />
built in <strong>the</strong>ir area.<br />
The villagers stated that <strong>the</strong><br />
compensation provided by <strong>the</strong><br />
The land on <strong>the</strong> left<br />
hand side as well as<br />
on <strong>the</strong> right hand<br />
side is under PWD,<br />
but <strong>the</strong> construction<br />
is illegal.<br />
According to <strong>the</strong><br />
villagers, <strong>the</strong> land<br />
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Barat-Farmer, Laxman Bhai Karman Bhai-Farmer, Nathi<br />
Ben Maran Bhai Moran-Farmer, Karsan Bhai Ranjhan Bhai<br />
Gajera-Farmer, Vilji Bhai Ramji Bhai- Farmer, Mansukh<br />
Bhai Amba Bhai-Farmer, Maldev Bhai-Owner <strong>of</strong> Mill.<br />
Consultation at Keshod Bypass<br />
26/11/2008 at Village Kanza in District Junagadh district-<br />
Navneet Kumar Jhiladia-Mobile Shop owner, Irfan Iqbal<br />
Hasan Bhai- Pan Shop, Ramadev Singh-Pan<br />
Shop,Changan Bhai & Jeeva BHai Parmar<br />
Consultation at Village Kanza<br />
27/11/2008 at Jetalsar in Panchayat <strong>of</strong>fice in Junagadh<br />
district- J K Joshi-Book Stall, Hukah Bhai Manji Bhai Ghuashop.<br />
Shiva Bhai maji Bhai Parmar-Resident, Arvind Bhai<br />
Manji Bhai- Motor Repair Shop, Hansraj Bhai Aryan Bhai<br />
Ghadiya-Pan Shop, Chandu Bhai Huka Bhai Puah-Pan<br />
Shop Owner, Valabh Bhai Natha Bhai Bhua-Motor Cycle<br />
Repair, Atul Bhai Mohan Bhai Saruiya- Pan Shop, Manu<br />
Narsi Maladiya-Tea Shop, Valabh Bhai Rudah Bhai-Pan<br />
Shop, Mansukh Bhai Devji Bhai Bhua-Tea Shop, Teja<br />
Ghusa Hanat-Electrician Shop, Daya Gopal Lakhani-Shop,<br />
Nukesh Jaithi-Pujari, Savita Ben Nandlan Ghua-Shop, Hans<br />
Ramji Bhai Luah, Paresh Ram ji Bhai Babaria-Pan shop,<br />
Sauji Mohan Bhai Babaria,Kalyan Bhai Ramji Bhai Veshno,<br />
Bipin Bhai Jadav Bhai Veshno, Hemant Bhai Ranjho Bhai<br />
Koldara<br />
government is too less and <strong>the</strong>y<br />
have registered a case in <strong>the</strong><br />
court against <strong>the</strong> compensation<br />
provided.<br />
The people were <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> opinion<br />
that <strong>the</strong> government should<br />
provide appropriate compensation<br />
as per market price <strong>of</strong> land i.e.<br />
Rs.20-25 lac per acre <strong>of</strong> land as<br />
this is <strong>the</strong> price <strong>of</strong> land along <strong>the</strong><br />
road and on <strong>the</strong> bypass.<br />
The villagers also stated that if<br />
residential structures fall in <strong>the</strong><br />
bypass area, <strong>the</strong>n <strong>the</strong><br />
compensation for <strong>the</strong> cost <strong>of</strong><br />
construction should be given by<br />
NHAI.<br />
The villagers also wanted a less<br />
median width so that <strong>the</strong> land<br />
acquisition should be more on <strong>the</strong><br />
o<strong>the</strong>r side and <strong>the</strong> residential<br />
structures along <strong>the</strong> road should<br />
also get correct compensation for<br />
new construction.<br />
The villagers are in favor <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
road development and find <strong>the</strong><br />
project good for better economic<br />
condition as it would generate<br />
commercial activities.<br />
The villagers demanded land to<br />
land compensation and money for<br />
construction <strong>of</strong> new shop. The<br />
land should be provided in <strong>the</strong><br />
same village or nearby area or<br />
along <strong>the</strong> road.<br />
The villagers also wanted cross<br />
sections to move to Gadhila<br />
village on LHS and to Kanjala<br />
village on RHS.<br />
The villagers were in favor <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
road development a sit would<br />
solve <strong>the</strong> problems <strong>of</strong> traffic.<br />
The people wanted a community<br />
hall and public park to be<br />
constructed for all religions.<br />
The villagers stated that fair<br />
compensation for land and money<br />
for construction <strong>of</strong> new house<br />
should be given to <strong>the</strong>m.<br />
The people wanted that <strong>the</strong> land<br />
should be provided under <strong>the</strong><br />
guidelines <strong>of</strong> Panchayat and<br />
should be within <strong>the</strong> village, but<br />
<strong>the</strong>re is no land available in <strong>the</strong><br />
village at present. The people<br />
informed that land should be<br />
provided on <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r side (LHS)<br />
because it is under <strong>the</strong> Gram<br />
Panchayat.<br />
The people wanted that<br />
acquisition for <strong>the</strong><br />
bypass had<br />
already been done<br />
and many farmers<br />
had registered a<br />
court case for fair<br />
compensation to<br />
be given to <strong>the</strong>m<br />
after land<br />
acquisition. The<br />
villagers were not<br />
against <strong>the</strong> road<br />
development<br />
provided <strong>the</strong>y<br />
should be given<br />
fair compensation.<br />
They have not<br />
been given fair<br />
compensation till<br />
now by <strong>the</strong><br />
government.<br />
According to one<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> villagers, a<br />
25 year old Pan<br />
shop should be<br />
considered during<br />
<strong>the</strong> road<br />
development.<br />
The villagers<br />
wanted<br />
appropriate<br />
medical facilities in<br />
<strong>the</strong> area as <strong>the</strong><br />
existing hospital<br />
did not have<br />
appropriate staff<br />
during emergency.<br />
The villagers<br />
wanted an<br />
appropriate<br />
crossing to move<br />
safely on ei<strong>the</strong>r<br />
side <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> road<br />
with a proper Bus<br />
shelter, toilet and<br />
drinking water<br />
facilities.<br />
The people did not<br />
want any over-<br />
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9.<br />
Consultation at Jetalsar<br />
28/11/2008 at Veraval Bypass-Chapadev Alpesh-<br />
Shopowner, Dardanadal Solanki-Shop owner, Pithal Lal<br />
Paltiath-Sarpanch<br />
Consultation at Veraval Bypass<br />
30/11/2008 at Panidhra village-Dinesh Dhaniv Bhai Ahir-<br />
Dhaba owner, Prabhat Shih K Gangada-Pan and Tea Shop<br />
Owner, Dalu Shih NK-Pan Shop, Bharat Shih Dhodia-Pan<br />
Shop owner<br />
Consultation at Village Panidhra<br />
1/12/2008 at Junagadh Bypass in Farm Land ( Village<br />
Shahpur)-Puroshtam Bhai Gordhan Bhai Vadodia-farmer,<br />
Jamna Das Bortha-Farmer, Gopal Devji- Farmer, Guni lal-<br />
compensation should be given to<br />
those structures too who have<br />
residence on government land.<br />
The villagers opined that temple<br />
along <strong>the</strong> road should be<br />
relocated to some o<strong>the</strong>r nearby<br />
area.<br />
The villagers wanted equal land<br />
acquisition on both <strong>the</strong> sides with<br />
compensation in terms <strong>of</strong> money<br />
or land.<br />
The villagers stated that<br />
government land should be<br />
acquired on both <strong>the</strong> sides and<br />
relocation <strong>of</strong> shops should be<br />
considered.<br />
The villagers opine that <strong>the</strong><br />
alignment for <strong>the</strong> proposed<br />
bypass is appropriate as it would<br />
save a number <strong>of</strong> commercial<br />
structures and also lessen<br />
accident cases.<br />
The people believe that <strong>the</strong> land<br />
price would also increase along<br />
<strong>the</strong> road.<br />
The villagers commented that <strong>the</strong><br />
land along <strong>the</strong> bypass region is in<br />
small sections and <strong>the</strong> land to be<br />
acquired is only a part <strong>of</strong> it, as a<br />
result, <strong>the</strong> remaining portion<br />
would not be <strong>of</strong> any use to <strong>the</strong><br />
land owner.<br />
The villagers wanted <strong>the</strong><br />
compensation in terms <strong>of</strong> money<br />
and would accordingly decide at<br />
<strong>the</strong> time <strong>of</strong> land acquisition.<br />
The people demanded a hospital<br />
to be constructed in <strong>the</strong>ir area.<br />
The villagers feel that <strong>the</strong> road<br />
development would reduce <strong>the</strong><br />
number <strong>of</strong> accident cases in <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
area and also <strong>the</strong> flow <strong>of</strong> traffic<br />
would be better now.<br />
The people were <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> view that<br />
<strong>the</strong> land on <strong>the</strong> LHS is vacant,<br />
development is very minor and<br />
belong to government, <strong>the</strong>refore,<br />
<strong>the</strong> widening should be done on<br />
<strong>the</strong> LHS.<br />
The people stated that <strong>the</strong> traffic<br />
flow at RHS is more.<br />
The people wanted <strong>the</strong><br />
compensation to be given at <strong>the</strong><br />
rate <strong>of</strong> market price.<br />
The people were also <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> view<br />
that due to <strong>the</strong> loss <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
commercial shops, <strong>the</strong><br />
government should consider and<br />
provide an alternate source <strong>of</strong><br />
livelihood to <strong>the</strong>m.<br />
The villagers were <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> opinion<br />
that <strong>the</strong> bypass should not pass<br />
through <strong>the</strong>ir agricultural land as it<br />
bridge to be<br />
constructed and<br />
also were worried<br />
about <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
structures falling<br />
along <strong>the</strong> road.<br />
The people told<br />
that <strong>the</strong> road<br />
should pass<br />
through <strong>the</strong> old<br />
bypass, o<strong>the</strong>rwise<br />
<strong>the</strong> farmers would<br />
be in a big<br />
problem.<br />
The villagers on<br />
<strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r hand<br />
also favored <strong>the</strong><br />
road development<br />
as it would save<br />
many commercial<br />
structures along<br />
<strong>the</strong> existing road.<br />
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Farmer, Suresh Kumar Ranji Bhai- Contractor, Samaji,<br />
Paroshatam Bhai Valji-Farmer, Jetha Bhai Valji Bhai-<br />
Farmer, jethi Bhai Valji Bhai-farmer,Valabh Bhai<br />
Consultation at Village Shahpur in Junagadh<br />
29/11/2008 at village Supasi in District Junagadh in Gram<br />
Panchayat <strong>of</strong>fice- Jathua hera Bhai Arjan Bhai-Shop owner,<br />
Mahendra Hera Solanki, Dr. Ram Bhai Vasanth, Vasha<br />
Menji Vada, LAxman Vera Rathod, Devsi arsi Salank,<br />
Narang Jeeva Kheer, Chandera Atul Desha, Khimji Rana<br />
Baran, Vijay Gakad, Anil Harjivan Lohar, Ismail Jamal Patel,<br />
Arshi Mora Parmar, Naga Naran Ram, Hera Naran Ram,<br />
Naga Arjan Jatua, Pratap Baju Ram, Ismal Kesham Noor<br />
Bhai, Jawerkhar Daya Ghar, keshar Amar Sinh Luwar,<br />
Alarakha Asam Tavani, Ajit AMar Ajam, Ramesh Daya Ghar<br />
Bapu, Ala Rakha Puja, Pooja Nagajan Solanki, Abadrum<br />
Nathu, Hasan Bhaiji , Noor Bhai Maji, Hussain Bali Hisa<br />
Khani, Abraiman Jamal Hisa Khani, Gani Ala Rakha, Ismail<br />
Ala Rakha, Devath Sarman Jathua, Bhura Dada Roo,<br />
Rajshi Govind Jathua, Jayanthi Jayram, Veno Bhai<br />
Vanmadi, Hala Muslim Samaj, Garbi Mandal Supasi, Supasi<br />
Hindu Shanshan, Laxman Pooja, Desa Arjun Kharan, Vali<br />
Meeraji, Hatam Mikardi, Sidhi Hasann, Kishad Mirr, Kantha<br />
Pooja, Shashi Kant Karji, Pradeep Soonarwala<br />
Consultation at Village Supasi<br />
would result in huge loss <strong>of</strong><br />
irrigated land.<br />
The people also stated that <strong>the</strong><br />
compensation would vary from<br />
person to person as in people<br />
might demand for market price or<br />
land to land compensation.<br />
The people discussed that <strong>the</strong><br />
land had already been acquired<br />
by NHAI for <strong>the</strong> existing road and<br />
very les portion <strong>of</strong> land is<br />
available with <strong>the</strong> farmers that is<br />
falling in <strong>the</strong> bypass area. The<br />
people do not want any additional<br />
land acquisition fur<strong>the</strong>r as <strong>the</strong>y<br />
were not <strong>of</strong>fered fair<br />
compensation earlier too. The<br />
bypass alignment should be<br />
designed through a kutcha road<br />
that runs parallel to <strong>the</strong> existing<br />
road.<br />
The people viewed that <strong>the</strong> land<br />
should be taken from one end<br />
and not from <strong>the</strong> middle <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
land.<br />
The villagers opined that <strong>the</strong><br />
project will ensure better flow <strong>of</strong><br />
traffic, reduction <strong>of</strong> accident<br />
cases, increase in commercial<br />
activity and thus would be good<br />
for <strong>the</strong> development <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> village.<br />
The villagers demanded an<br />
appropriate crossing from LHS to<br />
RHS, proper street lights, service<br />
roads, Government Bank,<br />
Hospital and a proper roundabout<br />
for <strong>the</strong> way to village Adri at <strong>the</strong><br />
existing Chokri. The people<br />
wanted that <strong>the</strong> existing facilities<br />
along <strong>the</strong> road should<br />
The villagers opposed <strong>the</strong><br />
development <strong>of</strong> an over bridge in<br />
<strong>the</strong> area and wanted fair<br />
compensation for <strong>the</strong> loss <strong>of</strong><br />
existing shop. The compensation<br />
would vary from person to person.<br />
The villagers were <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> view that<br />
minimum width <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> median<br />
should be considered. The<br />
median should have street lights<br />
on <strong>the</strong> entire stretch<br />
There is mosque and a graveyard<br />
that is falling along <strong>the</strong> road and<br />
<strong>the</strong> villagers stated that <strong>the</strong><br />
mosque should be considered<br />
during <strong>the</strong> design <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> road as it<br />
could not be relocated.<br />
The Sarpanch was <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> opinion<br />
that <strong>the</strong> project should be an<br />
Access controlled road a same as<br />
that <strong>of</strong> Jaipur-Bhilwada section.<br />
The road should have<br />
underpasses for <strong>the</strong> villagers to<br />
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move freely for various facilities<br />
on ei<strong>the</strong>r sides <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> road.<br />
11.<br />
12.<br />
30/11/2008 at Vanthali Bypass in District Junagadh- Yusuf<br />
Haji Hussain, Mhoor Bhai Ismail(Deelip Bhai)-Farmer, Tara<br />
Bhai Chana Bhai-Farmer and Labourer, Dawood Ibrahim-<br />
Farmer, A.Sarthar and Shabir Ahmed,Usuf Ali, Pagaria<br />
Ritesh Remji Bhai-President-Nagar Palika<br />
30/11/2008 at Manekwada Bypass in District Junagadh-<br />
Atrodia Kana Bhai Karan Bhai-Farmer, Kheema Bhai<br />
Samanth-Farmer, Dev Si Bhai Karan-Farmer, Atrodia<br />
Karsan Karan-Farmer.<br />
5.2 STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATIONS<br />
The people were <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> opinion<br />
that <strong>the</strong> road development would<br />
solve <strong>the</strong> traffic flow problems and<br />
reduce <strong>the</strong> number <strong>of</strong> accidents.<br />
The land to be acquired for<br />
Bypass is available in plots<br />
towards <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> bypass<br />
and thus after <strong>the</strong> land<br />
acquisition, <strong>the</strong> remaining part <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> land would be <strong>of</strong> no use to <strong>the</strong><br />
farmer. Thus, <strong>the</strong> government<br />
should take <strong>the</strong> entire area and<br />
<strong>the</strong> compensation should be<br />
given in terms <strong>of</strong> market price.<br />
The people wanted that <strong>the</strong> water<br />
logging problem in <strong>the</strong> area<br />
should be solved.<br />
The land acquisition should be<br />
from ei<strong>the</strong>r side <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> agricultural<br />
land and not from <strong>the</strong> middle <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> land.<br />
The villagers wanted approach<br />
roads to be built for traveling to<br />
<strong>the</strong> villages.<br />
Bypass land should be preferably<br />
taken from LHS as it belongs to<br />
<strong>the</strong> government. As per <strong>the</strong><br />
villagers, if land acquisition is<br />
done, <strong>the</strong>n government job should<br />
be provided to one member <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
family.<br />
Agricultural lands are available in<br />
small plots and as such if land is<br />
acquired <strong>the</strong>n only small portion<br />
<strong>of</strong> land would be left for farming<br />
and that would be <strong>of</strong> no use. Few<br />
villagers also feel that <strong>the</strong> bypass<br />
should not be constructed and <strong>the</strong><br />
existing road should be widened.<br />
Few consultations were carried out with various stakeholders who are likely to be affected due to<br />
<strong>the</strong> proposed project. Stake holder consultation included Govt department viz District Magistrate,<br />
Forest Department, Gujrat <strong>Pollution</strong> <strong>Control</strong> <strong>Board</strong> etc, affected persons along project corridor<br />
and cultural property consultation. The affected persons were consulted during conducting<br />
census and socio-economic surveys apart from specic meetings with <strong>the</strong> affected persons. Some<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> stake holder consultation is summerized in Table 5-2 below:<br />
Sl<br />
No<br />
1<br />
Table 5-2: Details <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> meetings with various Stakeholders along <strong>the</strong> project corridor<br />
Name <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
stakeholder<br />
Occupation Subjects Discussed<br />
Village<br />
Manekwada in<br />
Consultation at Vanthali Bypass<br />
Consultation at Manekwada Bypass<br />
Construction<br />
Labour<br />
Bethar is a construction labour whose place <strong>of</strong> stay is 25 km from <strong>the</strong><br />
place <strong>of</strong> work and takes him 30 minutes to travel by bus or auto-<br />
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3<br />
4<br />
5<br />
6<br />
7<br />
8<br />
9<br />
Name <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
stakeholder<br />
Keshod Taluka at<br />
Junagadh District-<br />
Bethar Bhai<br />
Vaghela.<br />
Village Supasi in<br />
Patan Veraval<br />
Taluka at<br />
Junagadh District-<br />
Rajsi Rana-<br />
Jetpur in Rajkot<br />
District- Arvind<br />
Soraliya<br />
Vanthali in<br />
Junagadh District-<br />
Kannayya Lal<br />
Jetalsar in Rajkot<br />
District-Rai Singh<br />
Choudhary<br />
Jetpur in Rajkot<br />
District- Kamal M<br />
Shah<br />
Village Bhanduri in<br />
Junagadh District-<br />
Joshi Bharti Ben<br />
Village Shahpur in<br />
Junagadh District-<br />
Chuni Bhai<br />
Panarah<br />
Vanthali in<br />
Junagadh District-<br />
KD Kharadi<br />
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rickshaw. He opined that <strong>the</strong>re was a problem <strong>of</strong> drinking water in <strong>the</strong><br />
area. He opines that <strong>the</strong> road should be widened.<br />
Private Transport<br />
Owner He stays in Shantipara and works in Supasi Char Chowk. He has been<br />
in this pr<strong>of</strong>ession for 7 years now. During <strong>the</strong> road improvement, hE<br />
would like to be involved in Planning programs.<br />
School Teacher-<br />
Sardar Patel<br />
Academic Center<br />
for Education<br />
Anaj Mandi<br />
Worker<br />
Panchayat<br />
Member<br />
Remica Tiles-<br />
Factory Owner<br />
Anganwadi<br />
Worker<br />
He stays in Jai Park<br />
Society.i.e. 500 metres<br />
away from <strong>the</strong> school. He<br />
travel by his two-wheeler to<br />
<strong>the</strong> school. There should be<br />
proper road built in <strong>the</strong> area<br />
as <strong>the</strong> existing road is RCC<br />
make. He would like to be<br />
involved in <strong>the</strong> Planning and<br />
Monitoring stage during <strong>the</strong><br />
road development.<br />
He owns a Residential<br />
cum Commercial shop. It<br />
takes him a day for <strong>the</strong><br />
transportation <strong>of</strong> goods.<br />
There is a problem <strong>of</strong><br />
accidents in <strong>the</strong> area.<br />
There is no separate<br />
place to park <strong>the</strong> vehicles.<br />
The project is good for <strong>the</strong><br />
development.<br />
His place <strong>of</strong> stay is seven kms away from <strong>the</strong> place <strong>of</strong> work. The main<br />
focus <strong>of</strong> development in <strong>the</strong> area is agriculture.<br />
He stays in Navagadh i.e. 3 kms away from <strong>the</strong> place <strong>of</strong> stay. The raw<br />
material in his factory comes from Rajasthan.The employees in his<br />
factory usually travel by cycle or go walking to <strong>the</strong>ir residence.<br />
It takes her one hour to travel to <strong>the</strong> place <strong>of</strong> work as <strong>the</strong>re is no direct<br />
transport mode available. She believes that <strong>the</strong> road condition should<br />
be improved and <strong>the</strong>re should be appropriate crossing in <strong>the</strong> area.<br />
Farmer The most expensive agricultural land in <strong>the</strong> area is near <strong>the</strong> major<br />
road. The major crops grown in <strong>the</strong> agricultural land are cotton,<br />
groundnut, wheat. Hi average income is Rs.50000 per acre. The<br />
village is connected to transport modes like bus, auto, tractor etc. The<br />
farmer suggests that <strong>the</strong>re should not be too many turnings on <strong>the</strong><br />
road.<br />
Police<br />
Consultation with a school teacher<br />
Consultation with an anajmandi worker<br />
He stays in <strong>the</strong> Police Headquarters. The main problem <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> existing<br />
road is <strong>the</strong> bad condition and traffic jam due to <strong>the</strong> reduced size <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
bridges.<br />
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Final Feasibility Report<br />
Preparation <strong>of</strong> Feasibility– cum-Preliminary Design for 4/6 Laning<br />
<strong>of</strong> Jetpur-Somnath section <strong>of</strong> NH 8D, Package No:<br />
NHAI/DBFOII/DPR/02<br />
5.2.1 Cultural Property Consultations<br />
VOLUME III:<br />
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT<br />
The proposed project corridor has many temples, shrines, dargahs along <strong>the</strong> stretch.<br />
Consultations were carried out at few cultural properties falling within <strong>the</strong> ROW and at few<br />
temples where somw part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> land is to be acquired.<br />
5.2.1.1 Place <strong>of</strong> Consultation: Hanuman Mandir at Village Ektanagar, Timbavadi<br />
The temple is a pucca structure and is 12-15 years old. Consultation<br />
was held with local people <strong>of</strong> community. Alternative relocation site for<br />
temple was preferred just along <strong>the</strong> proposed RoW or inside village,<br />
along with enhancement <strong>of</strong> structure.<br />
5.2.1.2 Place <strong>of</strong> Consultation: Neelkanth Nagar<br />
The temple is a semipucca structure and 5 -6 years old. Consultation<br />
was held with local people <strong>of</strong> community. They expressed plans for<br />
construction <strong>of</strong> temple. Alternative relocation site for temple was<br />
preferred just along <strong>the</strong> proposed RoW.<br />
5.2.1.3 Place <strong>of</strong> Consultation: Yogi Park Society, Vanthali Highway<br />
The temple is a pucca structure owned by <strong>the</strong> public and is 15-20 years old. Consultation was<br />
held with local people. They suggested that temple could be relocated inside <strong>the</strong> village. While a<br />
community meeting is to be done <strong>the</strong>n only final decision can be taken.<br />
5.2.1.4 Place <strong>of</strong> Consultation: Manekwada<br />
The temple is a pucca structure owned by <strong>the</strong> public and is 10-15 years<br />
old. Consultation was held with local people and sarpanch <strong>of</strong> community.<br />
They suggested that alternative relocation site for temple is available<br />
inside <strong>the</strong> village.<br />
5.2.1.5 Place <strong>of</strong> Consultation: Manekwada<br />
Consultation was held with trustees <strong>of</strong> mandir. The temple is famous<br />
among adjoining communities and people from various villages visit it.<br />
Main mandir structure is located at distance <strong>of</strong> 29 meters from <strong>the</strong><br />
carriageway. About 500 devotees visit temple daily. Trust members<br />
were reluctant for relocation <strong>of</strong> main temple. For compensation <strong>of</strong> land<br />
acquired for widening, <strong>the</strong>y preferred to take land available at backside <strong>of</strong> existing temple and<br />
also construction <strong>of</strong> new compound wall at government expense.<br />
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Final Feasibility Report<br />
Preparation <strong>of</strong> Feasibility– cum-Preliminary Design for 4/6 Laning<br />
<strong>of</strong> Jetpur-Somnath section <strong>of</strong> NH 8D, Package No:<br />
NHAI/DBFOII/DPR/02<br />
5.2.1.6 Place <strong>of</strong> Consultation: Khodiya Maa Ashram<br />
VOLUME III:<br />
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT<br />
The temple is a pucca private structure about 13 years old.Consultation<br />
was held with priest and few devotees <strong>of</strong> temple. The main temple<br />
structure is at a distance <strong>of</strong> 30 m from <strong>the</strong> carriageway, but <strong>the</strong>re is a<br />
hand pump <strong>of</strong> religious importance which is falling within <strong>the</strong> ROW at a<br />
distance <strong>of</strong> 25 meters. The hand pump is famous for generating sweet<br />
water, as a result, <strong>the</strong> villagers use this water for drinking purpose. On an average, 60-70 people<br />
visit <strong>the</strong> temple on daily basis. The priest <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> temple is reluctant about <strong>the</strong> relocation <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
temple, especially <strong>the</strong> hand pump.<br />
5.2.1.7 Place <strong>of</strong> Consultation: Dargah at Agatrai<br />
The dargah is a semi-pucca structure about 400-500 years old.<br />
Consultation was held with local people. They opposed <strong>the</strong> shifting or<br />
relocation <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> structure and suggested that <strong>the</strong> dargah could be<br />
retained as a median during <strong>the</strong> widening <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> project road. However,<br />
<strong>the</strong> people were in <strong>the</strong> favor <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> project road because <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> poor<br />
condition <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> existing road.<br />
5.2.1.8 Place <strong>of</strong> Consultation: Mugal Mata Mandir at village<br />
Panidhra<br />
Consultation was held with local people. They agreed for relocation <strong>of</strong><br />
temple in near by area provided all relocation expenses should be bared<br />
by government. However, permission from owner needs to be taken, as<br />
he was not available at time <strong>of</strong> consultation.<br />
5.2.1.9 Place <strong>of</strong> Consultation: Hanuman Mandir at Village Koilana<br />
Consultation was held with local people and sarpanch <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> village. They<br />
agreed for relocation <strong>of</strong> structure if appropriate compensation provided.<br />
Site <strong>of</strong> relocation can be decided after discussion with all <strong>the</strong> community<br />
people. However, final decision <strong>of</strong> relocation will be taken only after<br />
community meeting.<br />
5.2.1.10 Place <strong>of</strong> Consultation: Chandra Moleshwar at Somnath-Veraval Bypass<br />
Consultation was held with MLA <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> local area. He suggested that<br />
moderate opposition by local people can be faced for relocation <strong>of</strong><br />
structure. If possible widening at o<strong>the</strong>r side must be considered.<br />
However, after detail discussion with community member’s final<br />
decision shall be taken.<br />
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Final Feasibility Report<br />
Preparation <strong>of</strong> Feasibility– cum-Preliminary Design for 4/6 Laning<br />
<strong>of</strong> Jetpur-Somnath section <strong>of</strong> NH 8D, Package No:<br />
NHAI/DBFOII/DPR/02<br />
VOLUME III:<br />
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT<br />
5.2.1.11 Place <strong>of</strong> Consultation: Hanuman Shani Dev Mandir at Somnath<br />
The temple is Pucca Government structure about more than 300<br />
years old. Consultation was held with priest. He agreed for relocation<br />
<strong>of</strong> structure on area behind Somnath trust. However, government<br />
should take care <strong>of</strong> all expenses <strong>of</strong> relocation and shifting <strong>of</strong> utilities.<br />
5.3 PUBLIC HEARING (IN ACCORDANCE TO PROCEDURES<br />
OUTLINED IN THE MOEF NOTIFICATION SEPT 2006 & IT’S<br />
SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS)<br />
The project is category – A. Thus, <strong>the</strong> user agency (NHAI) had submitted application for Public<br />
Hearing to Regional Offices at two districts, namely Rajkot and Junagadh. The proceedings <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> Public Hearing is provided below.<br />
5.3.1 Public Hearing in Rajkot District<br />
<strong>Gujarat</strong> <strong>Pollution</strong> <strong>Control</strong> <strong>Board</strong>, Rajkot has published advertisement on 14 th November 2009 in<br />
<strong>Gujarat</strong>i daily namely “Sandesh” and “Divyabhaskar” and in English daily “Times <strong>of</strong> India” where<br />
in it was circulated for <strong>the</strong> general public that Public Hearing for <strong>the</strong> Project in Rajkot district shall<br />
be carried out at Group Kumar School, Village-Jetalsar, Taluka Jetpur, District Rajkot on 15 th<br />
December 2009 at 11:00 hr.<br />
The Project Proponent in coordination with GPCB, Rajkot had sent copy <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> EIA Report along<br />
with Summary <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> EIA (in English and Gujrati), Summary <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Project Report, Resettlement<br />
Action Plan (one hard copy and one s<strong>of</strong>t copy <strong>of</strong> each) to District Magistrate, Zila Parishad,<br />
District Industries Office, Regional <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> MoEF and MoEF, New Delhi. In addition to this,<br />
Project Proponent in coordination with GPCB, Rajkot had also sent copy <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Summary <strong>of</strong> EIA<br />
in <strong>Gujarat</strong>i and in English to <strong>the</strong> village panchayat <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> villages through which project corridor<br />
passes for wide publicity about <strong>the</strong> project.<br />
Mr Pankaj Thakar, Additional District Mangitrate, Rajkot, Mr S M Jha, Regional Officer, GPCB-<br />
Rajkot, Mr H K Bhatt, DGM cum Project Director, NHAI, PIU-Rajkot, Mr Mehul Bhatt, Manager-<br />
Tech, PIU-Rajkot Dr S D Badrinath, Environmental Expert, LASA (Consultant) and Mr Debashis<br />
Pal, Sr Manager (Environment) were present during <strong>the</strong> Public Hearing at <strong>the</strong> aforesaid venue on<br />
15 th December 2009.<br />
Mr Mehul Bhatt presented <strong>the</strong> project describing <strong>the</strong> proposed improvement, likely impacts due<br />
<strong>the</strong> project and mitigation measures proposed to minimize <strong>the</strong> anticipated impact, <strong>the</strong> land<br />
acquisition procedure and likely compensation package.<br />
The Public Hearing Proceedings (including <strong>the</strong> minutes) for Rajkot district is enclosed as<br />
Annexure-5.1.<br />
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Final Feasibility Report<br />
Preparation <strong>of</strong> Feasibility– cum-Preliminary Design for 4/6 Laning<br />
<strong>of</strong> Jetpur-Somnath section <strong>of</strong> NH 8D, Package No:<br />
NHAI/DBFOII/DPR/02<br />
5.3.2 Public Hearing in Junagadh District<br />
VOLUME III:<br />
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT<br />
<strong>Gujarat</strong> <strong>Pollution</strong> <strong>Control</strong> <strong>Board</strong>, Rajkot has published advertisement on 3rd December 2009 and<br />
4 th December 2009 in <strong>Gujarat</strong>i daily namely “Sandesh” and “Divyabhaskar” and on 4 th December<br />
in English daily “Times <strong>of</strong> India” where in it was circulated for <strong>the</strong> general public that Public<br />
Hearing for <strong>the</strong> Project in Junagadh district shall be carried out at Shamaldas Gandhi Town Hall<br />
(Mahanagar Sevasadan Hall) Kalwa Chalk, District Junagadh-362001 on 5 th January 2009 at<br />
12:00 hr.<br />
The Project Proponent in coordination with GPCB, Junagadh had sent copy <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> EIA Report<br />
along with Summary <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> EIA (in English and <strong>Gujarat</strong>i), Summary <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Project Report,<br />
Resettlement Action Plan (one hard copy and one s<strong>of</strong>t copy <strong>of</strong> each) to District Magistrate, Zila<br />
Parishad, District Industries Office, Regional <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> MoEF and MoEF, New Delhi. In addition to<br />
this, Project Proponet in coordination with GPCB, Junagadh had also sent copy <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Summary<br />
<strong>of</strong> EIA in Gujrati and in English to <strong>the</strong> village panchayat <strong>of</strong>fices <strong>of</strong> villages through which project<br />
corridor passes for wide publicty about <strong>the</strong> project.<br />
Mr A M Parmar IAS, District Mangitrate, Junagadh, Mr G M Sadhu, Regional Officer, GPCB-<br />
Junagadh, Mr H K Bhatt, DGM cum Project Director, NHAI, PIU-Rajkot, Mr Mehul Bhatt,<br />
Manager-Tech, PIU-Rajkot, Dr S D Badrinath, Environmental Expert, LASA (Consultant) and Mr<br />
Debashis Pal, Sr Manager (Environment), LASA were present during <strong>the</strong> Public Hearing at <strong>the</strong><br />
aforesaid venue on 5 th January 2010.<br />
Mr Mehul Bhatt presented <strong>the</strong> project describing <strong>the</strong> proposed improvement, likely impacts due<br />
<strong>the</strong> project and migigation measures proposed to minimize <strong>the</strong> anticipated impact, <strong>the</strong> land<br />
acquisition procedure and likely compensation package etc.<br />
The Public Hearing Proceedings (including <strong>the</strong> minutes) for Junagadh district is enclosed as<br />
Annexure-5.2.<br />
Compliance status <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Public Hearing for Rajkot district and Junagadh district is enclosed as<br />
Annexure-5.3.<br />
5.4 CONCLUSION<br />
The predominant means <strong>of</strong> livelihood in <strong>the</strong> project region is agriculture. There are land owners<br />
and agriculture labourers who do not own <strong>the</strong> land but get a share <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> yield from <strong>the</strong> land<br />
owner.<br />
Despite <strong>the</strong> fact that <strong>the</strong> proposed project would require significant area <strong>of</strong> agriculture land, <strong>the</strong><br />
consultation process reflected that majority <strong>of</strong> villagers in <strong>the</strong> project area are in favour <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
project as it would enhance <strong>the</strong> development <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> region and improve infrastructure facilities.<br />
They are ready to part with <strong>the</strong>ir land but demand adequate and rightful compensation from <strong>the</strong><br />
State Government.<br />
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6. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES<br />
This chapter assesses <strong>the</strong> nature, type and magnitude <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> potential impacts likely on <strong>the</strong><br />
various physical, biological and cultural <strong>environment</strong>al components along <strong>the</strong> project corridor,<br />
methods adopted for assessing impatssuch as use <strong>of</strong> model; details <strong>of</strong> mitigation & methods<br />
proposed to reduce adverse impacts.<br />
6.1 INTRODUCTION<br />
Road widening projects have typical potential impacts though <strong>the</strong>se vary in accordance with <strong>the</strong><br />
intensity <strong>of</strong> construction works involved, future scenario envisaged during <strong>the</strong> operation stage<br />
and <strong>the</strong> importance attached to <strong>the</strong> impacted <strong>environment</strong>al attributes. Since <strong>the</strong> project involves<br />
widening <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> existing NH-8D from existing two lane to four lane, most <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> impacts will be<br />
confined to <strong>the</strong> proposed RoW. Subsequent sections detail out <strong>the</strong> likely impacts on various<br />
<strong>environment</strong>al components & <strong>the</strong> various mitigations suggested.<br />
6.2 LAND ENVIRONMENT<br />
6.2.1 Anticipated Impacts<br />
Physiography & Terrain: The project corridor traverses through plain to rolling terrain. A large<br />
stretch <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> road passes through agricultural and barren lands. Widening to 4 lane will involve<br />
large quantities <strong>of</strong> earthwork as fill materials. Such modifications in <strong>the</strong> topography may lead to<br />
drainage problems both along <strong>the</strong> project corridor and at <strong>the</strong> borrow area sites. The road<br />
widening will involve about 472249 cum <strong>of</strong> cutting and 4774392 cum <strong>of</strong> filling.<br />
Soil: The widening <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> road to 4 lane would require acquisition <strong>of</strong> agriculture lands at places<br />
where <strong>the</strong> presently available RoW is inadequate to accommodate <strong>the</strong> proposed improvements.<br />
Establishment <strong>of</strong> labour camps, hot mix plants and movement <strong>of</strong> construction machinery shall<br />
avoid ecologically sensitive locations and construction and allied activities such as setting up <strong>of</strong><br />
construction camps and movement <strong>of</strong> vehicle along haul roads would result in compaction <strong>of</strong> soil.<br />
Disposal <strong>of</strong> oil wastes from vehicle and construction equipment maintenance yards shall also<br />
lead to contamination <strong>of</strong> productive soil.<br />
Besides, due to widening <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> project corridor, adverse impacts on <strong>the</strong> soil would include: loss<br />
<strong>of</strong> topsoil, increase in soil erosion, soil instability, tipping <strong>of</strong> spoils generated from construction<br />
work and contamination <strong>of</strong> soil.<br />
Borrow Areas: The investigation was aimed at locating <strong>the</strong> potential borrow areas for sub-grade/<br />
embankment fill and granular sub-base along <strong>the</strong> project corridors within economic hauling<br />
distance. To obtain this information regarding probable borrow pits along <strong>the</strong> corridor and to<br />
obtain this objective, <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>fices <strong>of</strong> Rajkot Public Works Department and local people were<br />
contacted. Based on <strong>the</strong> information received and field surveys carried out, <strong>the</strong> consultants<br />
identified <strong>the</strong> borrow areas which are new ones /existing ones belonging to <strong>the</strong> government or<br />
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