proposed integrated complex for delhi judicial academy

Rapid Environmental Impact Assessment (REIA) Study for Proposed Integrated Complex for Delhi Judicial Academy,
National Law School, and National Institute for Mediation & Conciliation at Dwarka, New Delhi
During the construction period, the activities may result pondage of water in the dug – out
areas of the site. This has the potential for creation of mosquitoes breeding and spreading of vector
borne diseases. The most important construction aspects are the impediment of temporary drainage
by blocked silt traps or the ponding of water within foundation works. Other mosquito breeding
sites maybe created through the use of uncovered water tanks. The project will give careful
attention to the design and maintenance of earthworks and drainage systems during construction to
avoid the creation of significant habitat areas for mosquito larvae. The use of larvicides may be
required to prevent mosquito breeding in silt traps.
5.6.2 Housing and Transportation of Construction Workers
The project will facilitate maximum participation of the fair and equitable local work force for the
construction. This will not only benefit local economy and employment, but also reduce the need to
build temporary shelter and supply services. However, the project will still require some skilled and
unskilled migrant workers. In such case, the project will provide portable toilets, washing facilities,
potable water supply, and LPG for cooking on site during construction. The sewage will be
temporarily connected to the municipal drains.
The supply of LPG cylinders for cooking will reduce the dependency of the construction workers
on the fuel wood and hence the chances of any smoke and other air pollutants.
5.6.3 Socio – cultural Impacts
The project will contribute only marginally to the socio-economic development of the area at the
local level. The land values around the project site are likely to be increased after the operation of
the project. The direct and indirect employment to the local population during the operation of the
project at both skilled and unskilled levels will benefit the local population and its specific groups.
About 750 persons will stay in residential complex and thus add only marginally to the existing
population of the area. The transient population to the academic complex will be about 250-300
persons. The project area and its local population would benefit from the easy access to the judicial
academy and National Law School. Economic activity will get a boost for small shopkeepers,
vendors and hence have a positive impact.
5.6.4 Impacts on Physical Infrastructure
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