ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES IN NAGPUR METRO

A B Gupta, General Manager

Urban Transport, RITES, Nagpur

0.1 INTRODUCTION

Nagpur is the third largest city of Maharashtra and also the winter capital of the state with a population of
approximately 25 lakhs. Nagpur Metropolitan Area is the 13th largest urban conglomeration in India. It has
also recently been ranked as the cleanest city and the second greenest city of India. It is also known as "Orange
City" for being a major trade centre of oranges that are cultivated in the region. Nagpur lies precisely at the
centre of the country with the Zero Mile Marker indicating the geographical centre of India.

The city has recently become a home for a Multi-Modal International Cargo Hub and Airport termed as
MIHAN. The project is considered as a mile stone in the economic development of the country. Keeping in
purview of the various economic activities being planned in and around the city, the transportation system of
the city is expected to change dynamically in coming decades. In addition to above, increase in urban
agglomerates and interaction between various land uses make the Transport System planning as the need of
the hour. For this purpose provision of Rail-based Metro system in the city has been considered.

DMRC provided Consultancy Services for preparation of a Detailed Project Report for Metro Rail System in
Nagpur, and finalised DPR on November, 2013. The total length of the alignment is 38.215 Kms and the same is
bifurcated into North-South & East-West Corridor.

 Line 1 – North-South Corridor: Automotive Square to MIHAN (19.658 km). The corridor is again sub-
classified into two reaches namely:
Reach 1 - From Khapri to Sitaburdi
Reach 2 - From Sitaburdi to Automotive square
 Line 2 – East West Corridor:Prajapati Nagar to Lokmanya Nagar (18.557 km). The East - West Corridor is
again sub-classified into two reaches namely:
Reach 3 - From Lokmanya Nagar to Sitabudi
Reach 4 - From Sitaburdi to Prajapati Nagar

Nagpur Metro Rail Corporation Limited (NMRCL) intends to implement the Nagpur Metro Rail Project with
international/multilateral funding from funding agencies like KfW/AfD.

During construction and operation stages there is significant environmental impact due to project. Nagpur
Metro is taking significant steps in project design, construction and operational phases to have positive impact
on environment. Detailed Environment impact assessment is done based on detailed field reconnaissance
surveys, inventories and available secondary information.

The MoEF, Government of India, Notification of 14 th September 2006 and its amendment enlist projects in
Schedule that require environmental clearance. As per notification metro projects does not require
environmental clearance from MoEF.

0.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The project North-South corridor (19.658 Km) runs from Automotive Square to MIHAN and South-West
corridor (18.557 Km) runs from Prajapati Nagar to Lokmanya Nagar. Total 36 stations are proposed along both
the corridors with interchange between the lines at Sitabuldi elevated station. Daily ridership for north-south
corridor is expected at 2,77,704 No. with maximum PHPDT of 15729 by 2041 whereas for east-west corridor
daily ridership is expected at 2,86,031No. with maximum PHPDT of 11882 by 2041.Two depots are planned at
MIHAN and Hingna to serve the N-S and E-W corridors respectively. The completion cost of the project with all
taxes, escalation & private land comes to Rs. 8683 Crores. The salient features of both the lines are as given
below:

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 Alignment 1 North – South Corridor Alignment 2 East – West Corridor

Automotive Square Prajapati Nagar

Nari Road Vaishnao Devi Square

Indora Square Ambedkar Square

Kadvi Square Telephone Exchange

GaddiGodam Square ChittarOli Square

Kasturchand Park Agrasen Square

Zero Mile DosarVaisya Square

Sitaburdi (Interchange) Nagpur Railway Station

Congress Nagar Sitaburdi (Interchange)

Rahate Colony Jhansi Rani Square

Ajni Square Institute of Engineers

Chhatrapati Square Shankar Nagar Square

Jaiprakash Nagar LAD Square

Ujjwal Nagar Dharampeth College

Airport Subhash Nagar

New Airport Rachana Ring Road Junction

Khapari Vasudev Nagar

--  Bansi Nagar

--  Lokmanya Nagar

The design speed and scheduled speed of the metro rail will be 85 km/h and 30 km/h respectively. The power
demand in 2016 will be about 12 MVA and sub-station will be planned at Uppalwadi and Butibori grid sub-
station for Line-1 and at Pardi and Hingna for Line-2. The train carrying capacity for 3 car train is 764
passengers @ 6 standee/sqm. Automatic train Control system with Automatic Train Protection (ATP) will be
adopted. Fare collection system will be proposes as Automatic Fare Collection System with POM and smart
card.

0.3 BASELINE STATUS OF ENVIRONMENTAL PARAMETERS AT PROJECT SITE

Base line studies were carried out in the study area. Environmental attributes such as air, noise, water, land,
biological and socio-economic environment have been identified and the study was conducted generally
confirming to the requirements of the EIA Notification, 2006 and subsequent amendments.

Ambient Air Quality: The prime objective of baseline air quality survey was to assess the ambient air quality of
the area. Air quality monitoring was carried out at E-W and N-E corridor by collecting 24 hourly samples at 6
locations for parameters PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NO2, and HC; and 8 hourly samples for 1 day at 12 locations for
Parameters CO and O3. All values were found to be well within the limits specified by CPCB, except for
Sitaburdi location where maximum values recorded for PM 10 exceeded standard limit.

Noise Environment: The identified twenty (20) ambient noise monitoring locations are falling under the
commercial and sensitive categories. The day and night noise levels are observed to be in the range of 68.5 to
84.3 dB (A) & 42.5 to 58.8 dB(A) as against the CPCB Standard of 65 & 55 dB(A) respectively.

The baseline day & night noise levels are found to be higher than the CPCB limit in almost all locations. The
main source of noise in the project area is the traffic movement on the road.

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Vibration Analysis: Twenty two (22) locations are identified/selected for carrying out Ambient Vibration
Monitoring in the study area covering different category of buildings viz. residential, commercial/industrial and
sensitive zone like Archaeological/ Historical buildings along the metro rail alignment.

North - South and East-West Corridors the monitored vibration levels are given for existing in inhabitant area.
The values are monitored at major locations floor-wise. The values observed at ground level for North-South
alignment are ranging from 0.0060 inch/sec to 0.126 inch/sec as against the national standard (limit value) of
0.20 inch/sec. The values observed at ground level for East-West alignment are ranging from 0.012 inch/sec to
0.125 inch/sec.

The monitored values at different floors of the locations are gradually reducing or increasing depends upon the
material used for the construction and age of the building. However, all the monitored values at different
floors of the locations are well within limits specified in national standards 1.

Surface Water Quality: In order to understand existing surface water quality status in the study area, surface
water samples at seven different locations were tested for various parameters. The surface water collected
from various sources are analysed for physico-chemical and bacteriological parameters. The results are
compared with BIS- 2296 Class C Limit (Drinking water source after conventional treatment). It is observed that
surface water was acceptable in reference to above mentioned BIS standard except occasional exceedance
with respect to BOD particularly at Ambazari Lake and stream near Nildoh area. Exceedance in BOD at these
locations is attributed to uncontrolled sewage discharge from nearby residential/commercial developments.

Ground Water Quality: groundwater samples at eight different locations were tested for various
parameters and results of the same is briefly described below. Physical characteristics indicated
variations in pH ranged between 7.14 – 7.95 as against IS standard of 6.5 – 8.5. Total Hardness is in the range
of 142.56 to 477.18 mg/l and are well within the permissible limit 600 mg/l. Total Dissolved Solids observed in
ranged between 319 mg/l to 1141 mg/l as against the standard of 500-2000 mg/l. Chlorides are ranged
between 26.22 – 398.23 mg/l, and are well within permissible limit of 1000mg/l. The Nitrates and Sulphates
values observed to be low and are ranged between 1.9 – 28.64 mg/l and 2.54 – 55.13 mg/l as against the
desirable limit of 45 mg/l and 200 mg/l respectively.

Soil Characteristics: Six (06) samples were selected from different locations in the study area to understand
the Physico-chemical properties of the soil. The soil along the study area is classified as silty-clay in nature and
characterized by pH, the values are in the range of 6.10 – 7.87. NPK values of soil in the sampling locations
classified it as fertile soil. Heavy metal and hydrocarbon contamination was not observed in the soil samples.

Ecological Environment: An ecological study of the ecosystem is essential to understand the impact due to
project development activities on the existing flora and fauna of the area. Flora: Trees survey has been
conducted along the proposed alignment, at station locations and at depot area. The proposed alignment of
metro rail is in urban/ city area and not passing through any forest area. Total number of trees observed along
the alignment, station & depots is around 639. The types of species observed are Subabul, Neem, Gulmohar,
Peepal, Coconut Palms, Ashoka, Mango, Karanj etc. There are no endangered or rare species present in the
project impact area. Fauna: No wildlife envisages in the project area. The domestic animals in the project area
consist of cows, bullocks, sheep, goats and dogs.

0.4 NEGATIVE IMPACTS

i) Impacts during Construction

The environmental hazards related to construction works are mostly of temporary nature. Appropriate
measures included in the work plan and budgeted for. The most likely negative impacts related to the
construction works are: -

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: Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS), Govt. Of India

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Soil erosion: Soil erosion is expected on account of runoff from unprotected excavated areas may result in soil
erosion, especially when soil is dry and lose. Problems could arise from dumping and storage of excavated soils
causing temporary but visible degradation of ambient air.

Traffic diversion: During construction period, partial traffic diversions on road will be required, as most of the
construction is to be carried out on the middle of the road. Suitable traffic management planning is proposed
to cope the traffic disturbances during construction phase.

Spoil /Muck Disposal: During construction the major share of spoil/ muck estimated in the project is from
excavation of the foundations of the piers is 2.40 Lakh Cum and Depots are generating 1.19 Lakh Cum. The
construction & demolition waste is also considerable in the project which is estimated to be 0.24 Lakh Cum
and others estimated to be 0.126 Lakh Cum. Overall spoil/ muck generation estimated in the project is 3.96
Lakh Cum.

Dust Generation: Dust will be generated during construction phase from various activities like transportation
of earth and establishment of the material due to use of heavy machinery like compactors, rollers, water
tankers, and dumpers. This activity is machinery intensive resulting in dust generation. However, this activity
will be only short-term. However, the sprinkling of water will be made in the construction areas throughout
the construction period to suppress the dust.

Ground and Surface Water: Construction activities may have an adverse impact on water bodies due to
disposal of waste. The waste could be due to: the spillage of construction materials, dumping of used water
from the stone crusher, oils and greases and workers camp. But the quantities of such spills are very negligible.
Care, however, needs to be taken to provide adequate sanitary facilities and drainage in the temporary
colonies of the construction workers. Provision of adequate washing and toilet facilities with septic tanks and
appropriate refuse collection and disposal system should be made obligatory. Contamination of ground water
can take place, if the dump containing above substances gets leached and percolates into the ground water
table. This is not the case with the present project, as the activity does not involve usage of any harmful
ingredients. Moreover, activities are of short duration. Hence, no adverse impact on either ground or surface
water quality is anticipated in the present project. The debris, solid waste, wastewater from campsites etc
generated from the project shall not be disposed/ discharged close to the rivers, lakes, ponds, nallas etc.

Workers Camp: About 1200 persons are likely to work during peak construction activity for one reach. Water
requirement at camp in the reach where construction is happening will be around 44.80 KLD, from which
wastewater generation will be around 35.84 KLD. Municipal solid waste generation will be 288 Kg per day. The
workers camp shall be provided with the Bio-digesters size of 100 KLD.

Loss of Historical and Cultural Monuments: No historical/cultural monuments will be affected/ damaged as a
result of the proposed development.

Air Pollution: An impact on existing air quality during the construction phase would be due to dust generated
during excavation, earth work, vehicles movement, loading and unloading of the construction materials. The
impact on air environment during the construction phase is temporary and localized in nature. However,
sprinkling of water will be made in the construction areas throughout the construction period.

Impact on Noise: During the construction phase, noise will be generated due to movement of vehicles, and
operation of light & heavy construction machinery including pneumatic tools (dozers, tippers, loaders,
excavators, graders, roller, concrete mixer, generators, concreting pumps, vibrators, cranes, compressors, etc).
The construction activities are expected to produce noise levels in the range of 104 – 109 dB (A) at source
which decreases with increase in distance. Provision of construction noise barrier will reduce noise level up to
10-15 dB(A).

Vibration Impact: Construction activities can result in varying degrees of ground vibration, depending on the
equipment and methods employed. Ground vibrations from construction activities do not often reach the
levels that can damage structures, but they can achieve the audible and feelable ranges in buildings very close
to the site. The permissible limit of ground vibration considered here at frequency 8-25 Hz for Domestic
houses/structures is 10 mm/s. The predicted vibration levels are given for existing in inhabitant area, reference
distances.

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North - South Corridor: The predicted values for the existing scenario are ranging from 1.0 to 10.2 mm/sec as
against the standard of 10mm/sec.

East - West Corridor The predicted values for the existing scenario are ranging from 2.0 to 2.5 mm/sec as
against the standard of 10mm/sec. The vibration values predicted other distances are gradually reducing and
well below the standards.

ii) Impacts due to Project Operation

The negative impacts may cause during operation of the project due to increase in the number of passengers
and trains at the stations:

Noise Pollution: The predicted cumulative noise on the elevated route alignment will be more than the Noise
Standards for Commercial area (National Ambient Noise Standards) of 65 db(A) due to the traffic and noise
levels from the metro operations.

Vibration Impact due to train: The predicted vibration levels assessed for the existing scenario is ranging from
0.50 to 7.6 mm/s except at one location where predicted vibration is 15.2 mm/sec due to presence of hard
rock. The vibration values predicted other distances are gradually reducing and well below the standards (i.e
10 mm/s).

Medical equipments are sensitive to vibration. Negligible impact will be anticipated during construction &
operation stage as the vibration levels are well within standard limit (0.20 inch/sec). Due consideration will be
undertaken in the traffic diversion plan in close proximity of hospitals.

Water Supply and Sanitation: The water demand for each station will be approximately 50m 3 per day. The
proposed NMRCL project is having 36 stations and the total quantity of the water requirement is estimated to
be 1800 m3 per day.

iii) Impacts due to Depot

It is proposed to establish one depot- cum- workshop near Khapri Station (33.90 Ha. in MIDC Land) for North
South Corridor and one at Lokmanya Nagar (25.96 Ha) for East West Corridor.

Water Supply & Waste Water: About 118.03 KLD of water will be required at Depots for different uses. This
will be collected from ground water/ municipal water supply through tankers. About 37.30 KLD of sewage is
expected to be generated at Depots.

Noise Pollution: The main source of noise from depot is during operation of workshop. The roughness of the
contact surfaces of rail, wheel and train speed is the factors, which influence the magnitude of rail-wheel
noise. The vibration of concrete structures also radiates noise. To reduce these noise levels, provision of
Greenbelt along the Periphery of Depot area of 20-50 m thickness have been kept.

Oil Pollution: Oil spillage during change of lubricants, cleaning and repair processes, in the maintenance Depot
cum workshop for maintenance of rolling stock, is very common. The spilled oil should be trapped in oil and
grease trap. The collected oil would be disposed off to authorised collectors, so as to avoid any underground/
surface water contamination.

Solid waste: About 1.8 tonne per month of solid waste will be generated from the depot.

0.5 POSITIVE IMPACTS OF THE PROJECT

Employment Opportunities: About 3,000 persons are likely to work during peak period of construction
activities. In operation phase about 30 persons/Km length of the corridor will be employed for operation and
maintenance of the proposed system.

Benefit to Economy: The metro rail will yield tangible and non-tangible savings due to equivalent reduction in
road traffic and certain socio-economic benefits. Introduction of this metro rail project, in Nagpur city will
result in the reduction in number of buses and private vehicles. This, in turn will result in significant social and
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economic benefits due to reduction in fuel consumption, vehicle operating cost and travel time of passengers.
This will facilitate the movement of people fast. With the development of this corridor, it is likely that more
people will be involved in trade, commerce and allied services.

Safety: Operation of Nagpur Metro Rail will provide improved safety and lower the number of accidental
deaths.

Traffic Noise Reduction: An introduction of Nagpur Metro Rail substantially reduces the vehicular traffic which
ultimately reduces noise level.

Traffic Congestion Reduction: The proposed development will reduce journey time and hence congestion and
delay.

Reduced Air Pollution: The metro is least polluting and can be classified as an environment friendly technology
since no air emissions are involved in running and operating the metro trains. Reduction in traffic on Nagpur
roads due to proposed metro rail could lead to reduce air pollution.
Carbon Credits: Carbon credit revenue with present price (INR) will be 13.08 lakh, 14.30 lakh, 15.73 lakh and
17.33 lakh in year 2016, 2021, 2026 and 2036 respectively by considering emission approximately 53 gm of
carbon-di-oxide (CO2e) per person per km per day.

0.6 GREEN INITIATIVES

Under other project features, the NMRCL has taken completely green initiatives by introducing solar power
generation, Bio-digesters and Green Building in the project. Mission of NMRCL is to develop an energy
efficient, environment friendly mass rapid transit system using maximum energy from the renewable sources.
The details of the same are described below:

Solar Photovoltaic Systems: NMRCL plans to install solar PV panels in two phases. In the first phase solar PV
panels will be installed on the rooftops of stations and ground mount in the depot area. Solar panels having
total capacity of 14.5 MWp would be installed in the first phase. After completion of Phase -I, NMRCL plans to
install to solar PV panels on depot and track boundary walls and on the viaduct structures under Phase -II. The
total capacity of solar power which is likely to harness is about 23.1 MWp after completion of Phase II. NMRCL
has also planned to install solar panels on the roof of Metro Bhavan with a capacity of 260 Kwp and 1000
units/day. This green initiative will reduce the load on conventional sources for power production and also
reduce carbon emissions.

Bio-digesters: NMRCL will install an eco-friendly Defence Research and Development Establishment (DRDE)
developed Bio-digester technology at all 36 stations, 2 depots and head quarter for on-site human waste
disposal. The bio-digester technology is environment friendly, requires little space, maintenance free, and
works without energy with minimised water consumption. There is no sedimentation and therefore, the septic
tank does not require evacuation at all. The digester is to be charged with the bacteria enriched inacculom
only once at the time of installation and after that the bacteria will self-multiply. Ultimately, treated water is
proposed to use for landscaping in Depots and parking areas.

Green Building: Green buildings can have tremendous benefits, both tangible and intangible. The most
tangible benefits are the reduction in water and energy consumption right from day one of occupancy. The
energy savings could range from 20 - 30 % and water savings around 30 - 50%. The intangible benefits of green
new buildings include enhanced air quality, excellent day lighting, health & well-being of the occupants, safety
benefits and conservation of scarce national resources. Green Building design strives to balance environmental
responsibility, resource efficiency, occupant comfort and health & community sensitivity.

NMRCL proposes eco-friendly and sustainable construction techniques to construct Metro Bhavan office, all
metro station buildings and depots as per IGBC norms. NMRCL is having keen interest to make this project in
accordance with green building norms and also aimed for obtaining the prestigious green building rating from
Indian Green Building Council (IGBC).

0.7 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

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Soil Erosion Control: Prior to the start of the construction, the Contractor shall submit his schedules to the
NMRCL for carrying out temporary and permanent erosion/sedimentation control works. The construction of
temporary berms, dikes, sediment basins, slope drains and use of temporary mulches, fabrics, mats, seeding,
or other control devices or methods will help to control erosion and sedimentation. Careful planning, timing of
cut-and-fill operations and re-vegetation will help to control soil erosion. It is also proposed to have Ready Mix
Concrete (RMC) directly from batching plant for use at site. The construction material such as steel, bricks, etc.
will be housed in a fenced stored yard. The balance material from store yards will be removed for use/disposal
at the end of work.

Traffic Diversion/ Management: Traffic Diversion Plans are required in order to look for options and remedial
measures so as to mitigate any traffic congestion situations arising out due to acquisition of road space during
Metro construction. It will be advisable to make these roads as one way to allow for operation of traffic
together with construction activities. Advance traffic updates/information on communication systems will be
an advantage to users of affected roads.

Muck Disposal: Overall spoil/ muck generation estimated in the project is 3.96 Lakh Cum. Spoil/ Muck shall be
disposed at dumping sites. Sustainable management of spoil/muck disposal is planned during construction
phase of project. Soil shall be disposed at barren lands available near the project corridor.

All necessary precautions will be undertaken by contractor to ensure proper dumping within the identified
area. Standard Operating Procedures will have to be followed by contractor for muck disposal/transport in
accordance with the Construction & Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016. No hazardous/chemicals is
being used during piling operation and hence no ground contamination is anticipated. If required water quality
within the area will be tested for any contamination.

Compensatory Afforestation: The objective of the afforestation program should be to develop natural areas in
which ecological functions could be maintained on a sustainable basis. The Nagpur Municipal Corporation
(NMC) & Revenue Department, Nagpur is responsible for giving the permission for the tree cutting in the
project area. The Maximum number of trees is getting affected only at stations, Parking lots and at depot
location are about 639 nos. However, NMRCL has planting 5000 nos. of trees as compensatory afforestation.

Water Supply, Sanitation and Solid Waste Management: The proposed NMRCL project is having 36 stations
and the total quantity of the water requirement is estimated to be 1 800 m3 per day. Adequate provisions for
meeting the water demand at each station have been taken. Platform washing requirement has been worked
out at metro stations at the rate of 0.50 litres per m 2. Fire fighting requirement has been taken as per the
existing norms of Maharashtra Government. Wastewater at station will be treated by eco-friendly bio-
digesters. Solid waste generated at all stations is about 36 cum/day. Solid waste generated during construction
and operation of metro rail will be disposed in accordance with relevant National and State laws and
Regulations.

Labour Camp: The Contractor during the progress of work will provide, erect and maintain necessary
(temporary) living accommodation and ancillary facilities for labour to standards and scales. Safe drinking
water should be provided to the dwellers of the construction camps. The labour camps cleanliness and
worker’s hygiene will be monitored as a part of Labour Laws of the Country during construction of proposed
project. The labour camps will have facilities like Shelter at Workplace, Canteen Facilities, First aid facilities,
Sanitation Facilities and Solid Waste Management.

Air Pollution Control Measures: During the construction period, the impact on air quality will be mainly due to
increase in Particulate Matter (PM) along the roads and emission from vehicles and construction machineries.
All the vehicles, machineries and equipment to be engaged for the construction work shall be attached with
the latest, advanced pollution control measures available in the country and those shall conform to the
relevant Indian standards. Contractor shall install barriers around the open construction sites before
commencing the work. The Contractor shall sprinkle water at construction sites to suppress dust.

Noise Control Measures: There will be an increase in noise level due to construction of the proposed Metro
corridors. The increases in levels are marginal; hence local population will not be adversely affected. However
the exposure of workers to high noise levels especially, near the engine, vent shaft etc, need to be minimized.
This could be achieved by: Job rotation to the extent possible, Automation, Construction of permanent and
temporary noise barriers, Acoustic enclosures should be provided for individual noise generating construction
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equipment and the workers exposed to noise should be provided with protective devices. Rubber pads to
reduce track noise and ground vibrations. Noise barriers arrangement at sharp curves and at closely located
areas will be provided so as to reduce sound levels.

Vibration Control Measures: Impact pile should not be allowed for piling works other than in very hard rock
strata. However, the vibration impact is on surrounding buildings/ habitat is temporary and localised in nature.
By adopting good construction practices, generation of vibration will be controlled during construction. It is
expected that vibration levels are likely to be increased due to operation of the Metro. Provision of Mass
Spring System (MSS) will reduce the vibration impact significantly.

Environmental Safeguard: The Contractor shall constitute a special group of environmental sanitation
personnel. This group shall ensure daily cleaning at work sites and surrounding areas and maintain records as
per the approved format by the NMRCL.

Hazardous Waste Management: The contractor shall identify the nature and quantity of hazardous waste
generated as a result of the project activities. Hazardous Waste will be handled and disposed as per the
Hazardous waste (M&H) Rules, 2008 and shall be authorized with Maharashtra Pollution Control Board
(MPCB). The contractor shall approach only Authorized Recyclers with MPCB for disposal of Hazardous Waste,
under intimation to the NMRCL.

Energy Management: Measures to conserve energy include but not limited to the following:

 Use of energy efficient motors and pumps,

 Use of energy efficient lighting,
 Adequate and uniform illumination level at construction sites suitable for the task,
 Proper size and length of cables/ wires to match the rating of equipment, and
 Use of energy efficient air conditioner.

Environmental Enhancement Measures: In addition to mitigation measures adopted for negative impacts
during construction and operation of the project, some of the measures for improvement of environment have
been undertaken, this are Landscaping & beautification, Solar energy, Environmental awareness programmes
and Utility facilities to unprivileged people.

0.8 MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR DEPOT

Water supply: About 118.03 KLD of water will be required for operation and functioning of depots. This could
be either met from Municipal Corporation or through tube well. The ground water will need treatment
depending upon its use. Domestic and some of the industrial application, a Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant of 8
liter/ minute capacity will be appropriate.

Oil Pollution Control: Oil and grease removal tank has to be installed at initial stage of effluent treatments.
This accumulated oil and grease will be disposed off through approved re-cyclers.

Washing of Metro-Cars/Locomotives: Bio-degradable/Green-seal chemicals shall be used for cleaning works,

including the floor cleaning and car wash during the operational phase of the project in Depot-Maintenance
workshop.

Sewage/Effluent Pollution Control: About 37.30 KLD of sewage/effluent is likely to be generated at depots.
Waste water at depot will be treated by Eco-friendly bio-digesters. This has to be treated as per the
requirement of regulatory pollution control agency of the state (MPCB).

Solid Waste Disposal: About 1.8 tonne per month of solid waste will be generated from the Depot which will
be disposed to the Nagpur Municipal Corporation waste disposal sites in accordance with relevant National
and State laws and regulations. Waste will be collected at separate dustbin system. Dustbins will be provided
at appropriate locations.

Green belt development: The greenbelt development / plantation in the depot area not only functions as
landscape features resulting in harmonizing and amalgamating the physical features with surrounding
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environment but also acts as pollution sink / noise barrier. In addition to augmenting present vegetation, it will
also check soil erosion, make the ecosystem more diversified and functionally more stable, make the climate
more conducive and restore balance. Treated sewage and effluent in the best combination should be used for
green belt development.

Rain water harvesting: To conserve and augment the storage of groundwater, it has been proposed to
construct roof top rainwater harvesting structure at the constructed depot site. Depot cum workshop area of
35,281 sq.m is available at both depots for roof top rain water harvesting. An annual average rainfall is 1112.7
mm, 287 KLD rain water will be harvested. The total recharge pit area of 10x10x3 will be required.

0.9 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN

Environmental monitoring will be carried out during construction and operational phase of the for water, soil,
air, noise and vibration. Environmental monitoring will be carried out as per decision of Engineer in-Charge.

Water Quality Monitoring: Water quality monitoring will be carried out at 15 locations each during
construction and operation phase of the project. Effluent discharge water quality monitoring will be carried
out at two depot locations.

Soil Monitoring: Soil quality monitoring will be carried out at 6 locations each during construction and
operation of project.

Air Quality Monitoring: Air quality monitoring will be carried out at 12 locations each during construction and
operation of the project.

Noise Levels Monitoring: Noise levels monitoring will be carried out at 13 locations each during construction
and operation of the project.

Vibration Levels Monitoring: Vibration levels monitoring will be carried out as per decision of Engineer in-
Charge at sensitive locations during construction and during operation of project.

Workers Health and Safety: Contractor will be responsible to take care of health and safety of workers
during the entire period of construction and project proponent will review/ audit the health and safety
measures/plans regularly.

Construction Period: It is proposed to complete the project in a time period of 48 months.

0.10 CONCLUSION

A comprehensive implementable plan for monitoring of all environmental features has been made in Nagpur
metro and all environmental parameters are being monitored at required interval. The environmental issues
are well taken care of in Nagpur Metro and this is the Greenest Metro in Indian system.

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