SVELC/SBR/EMP/FINAL

CONCEPTUAL PLAN
(Construction of Tourism Beach Resorts)

Of

M/s. SAI PRIYA BEACH RESORTS

(Construction of Tourism Beach Resorts)
Site Location: Sy.No. 16 & 24 of Rushikonda Village,
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Regd Office: 5-170, Rushikonda, Andhra Pradesh

Prepared by
SV ENVIRO LABS & CONSULTANTS
Environmental engineers & consultants in pollution control
ENVIRO HOUSE, BLOCK –B, B-1, IDA, AUTONAGAR,
VISAKHAPATNAM-12. Ph: 0891-2755528, 94403 38628
E-mail: [email protected]
Recognized by Govt of India, MOEF, New Delhi & QCI No. 136

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 INDEX

S.No. Description Page No

1.0 Company profile 4
1.1 About the project 4
1.2 Clearance requirements for this project 6
1.3 Parking provision 12
1.4 Resource Requirement 13
2.0 Project Description 16
2.1 Water availability 16
2.2 Waste water quality and quantity 17
2.3 Rainwater harvesting 20
2.4 Solid waste 21
2.5 Solid & Hazardous waste generation and disposal 21
2.5.1 Organic waste converter 21
2.6 Solar energy details 23
3.0 Air Environment 26
3.1 Water Environment 31
3.2 Soil Quality 34
3.3 Noise Environment 37
3.4 Traffic Study 40
4.0 Environmental Management plan 44
4.1 Site clearance 44
4.2 Air Environment 45
4.3 Evacuation plan 48
4.3.1 Tsunami 49
4.3.2 Earthquake 50
4.3.3 Floods 50
4.4 Onsite emergency plan 51
4.4.1 Safety Assembly point 55
4.4.2 Emergency Response procedure 56
4.4.3 Physical security and Breach of security 66
4.4.4 Emergency contact details 69
4.4.5 Cyclone relief centre 70
4.5 Biological Environment 72
4.5.1 Impacts on terrestrial flora and fauna 80
4.6 Socio-economic environment 83
4.6.1 Economic and livelihood profile 84
4.6.2 Fisheries community and fishery-based livelihoods 84
4.6.3 Fishing crafts 85
4.6.4 Tourism 85

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 Tables:
1.0 Details about project site 7
1.2 Land allocation for various purposes 12
1.3 Area Statement for parking 12
1.4 Parking details as per GO MS 119 & NBC 13
1.5 Tot lot area statement 13
2.1 Fresh water Requirement 16
2.2 Waste water generation 17
2.3 Calculations for rain water harvesting 20
2.4 Solid waste generation 21
3.1 Techniques and Detectable limits for Ambient Air Quality 26
Monitoring
3.2 Location of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations 27
3.3 Summary of Analysis of Ambient Air Quality in the Study 28
Area
3.4 Water Sampling Stations 31
3.5 Details of soil sampling locations 35
3.6 Soil Analysis Results in the study area 35
3.7 Noise Environment 37
3.8 Noise results in study area 38
3.9 Details of Traffic Monitoring Locations 40
3.10 Traffic Survey Counts 40
3.11 Hourly Traffic Survey Counts (for Peak hours) 42
3.12 Existing and Proposed Traffic on Access Road 42
4.1 Pollution control measures/environmental safeguards 46
4.2 Flora reported from both core and buffer zones of the 74
proposed project site
4.3 List of faunal diversity observed in core and buffer zones of 78
the study area
4.4 Marine fauna recorded in the study area 79
4.5 Selected list of plant species for greenbelt 82
4.6 Demographical indicators of Visakhapatnam district 83

Figures
1.1 Location map 8
1.2 Google map 9
1.3 Topo map of 10km radius 10
1.4 HTL/LTL mapping 11
2.1 Siltation plan 19
2.2 Organic waste composter 22
4.1 Google image showing distance from cyclone relief centre to 71
Sai Priya Beach Resorts
4.2 Fishermen occupational profile in Visakhapatnam District 85
4.3 Site Photographs 86

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1.0 COMPANY PROFILE:

M/s. Sai Priya Beach Resorts proposes to construct Beach Resorts which includes

Rooms block, Water Park, Admin / IT Block, Convention centre and Entertainment

Block in the land acquired by way of Lease to an extent of 29.065Acres at Sy. No. 16

& 24 of Rushikonda Village, Bheemili Beach Road, Visakhapatnam from Prema

Samajam for the period of 33 years. The proposed project is located within 500mts

from Bay of Bengal which comes under category CRZ-III as per the CRZ Notification,

2011. For the same, the firm has obtained recommendations from APCZMA vide Lr.

No: 01/APCZMA/2016 Dt: 01.05.2017 and CRZ Clearance from MoEF&CC, New

Delhi vide.F.No.11-27/2017-IA-III Dt: 06.11.2017.

In this direction, the company had approached for approvals and clearances from

GVMC and other local authorities for construction of beach resorts to meet the needs of

the society. The total no. of blocks under the proposed beach resorts would be 7 nos.

which comprises ground and first floors at Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam.

The management envisaging maximum business towards IT companies for their day

usage like one to one interview, conduct verification and oral interview for one to one

in order to save logistics and same was discussed by this management during the

business summit conducted by Govt of AP in Visakhapatnam.

1.1 ABOUT THE PROJECT:

M/s. Sai Priya Beach Resorts proposes for construction Project of Beach Resorts

at Sy. No. 16 & 24 of Rushikonda Village, Visakhapatnam of Andhra Pradesh. The

project will be spread over an area of 29.065 acres.

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The principles of low impact development are adopted during the design stage to ensure

storm water percolation, treated water reuse, energy conservation, and optimized usage

of renewable resources. It is proposed to construct room blocks, banquet halls,

restaurant, ethnic food court, Admin /IT and entertainment block.

The water requirement of the project during operation will be drawn from GVMC.

Sewage treatment plant will be provided to treat the waste water. Water conservation

measures will be incorporated in the plumbing designs. Water recycling / reuse will be

adopted by way of using treated water for toilet flush systems, and green belt

development. The treated effluent and storm water will be let-out into the storm water

drain provided by GVMC. The required power will be drawn from the APTRANSCO

and the energy requirement will be optimized by adopting energy efficient design for

lighting; by providing open space between each guest room to allow sunlight.

The parking provision follows the guidelines prescribed by GVMC and building policy

of Andhra Pradesh.

The proposed project is located within 500mts from Bay of Bengal which comes under

category CRZ-III as per approved CZMP and provisions of CRZ Notification, 2011.

CRZ –III:

The CRZ-III includes areas that are relatively undisturbed and those do not belong to

either CRZ-I or II, which include coastal zone in the rural areas (developed and

undeveloped) and also areas within municipal limits or in other legally designated

urban areas, which are not substantially built up.

The CSIR – NIO prepared draft Coastal Zone Management Plans (CZMPs) from

Gangavaram Port in Pedagantyada (M) to Konada (V) in Bhogapuram (M) to a length

of 70kms has been issued to the VUDA. As per the Draft CZMP, the proposed project
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 is falling under CRZ-II. Hence in future, further addition of blocks in seaward side, the

height of the building will be constructed as per the guidelines of CRZ-II. And

necessary statutory licensing procedure will be followed.

1.2 CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS PROJECT

The project would need the following environmental clearances:

S.No Type of Clearance Status

1 CZMA Recommendations from APCZMA 01/APCZMA/2016 Dt:

01.05.2017
2 CRZ clearance from MOEF&CC, New Delhi F.No: 11-27/2017-IA-III Dt:
06.11.2017
3 NOC from AP Tourism AP 03TI0012 Dt: 08.10.2015
4 Environmental clearance as per EIA Yet to obtain
Notification, 2006
5 Layout clearance from GVMC/VUDA for the Yet to obtain
layout
6 Consent for Establishment from State Obtained vide Order No.
Pollution Control Board APPCB/ZO-
VSP/VSP/CFE/2017 Dt:
06.09.2017.
7 Consent for Operation from State Pollution After Construction
Control Board
8 Fire NOC After EC accordance will be
submitted

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 Table: 1.1Details about Project Site

Site Location Sy.No. 16 & 24,

Rushikonda (V),
Visakhapatnam District
Latitude 17º47’23.36” N
Longitude 83º23’10.40” E
Nearest Highway NH-16 at 3.48 Kms
Nearest Airport Visakhapatnam Airport at 18.35 kms
Nearest Railway station Visakhapatnam Railway station at 12.35 km
Nearest Human settlement Yendada
Nearest Town Visakhapatnam at 10.0 Kms
Nearest Seaport Visakhapatnam port at 14.39 kms
Nearest Water Bodies Mudasarlova Reservoir at 20.43 Kms
Bay of Bengal at 60m
Nearest Reserved forest/wild life Kambalakonda Wildlife sanctuary at 3.895Km
sanctuary As per the S.O 1595 (E) Dt: 29.04.2016 issued
by MOEF&CC, New Delhi, General
Conditionals shall not apply for
Building/construction projects.
Nearest Zoo park Indira Gandhi Zoological park at 4.64 km
Nearest Hills Kailasagiri hills at 6.15 kms

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M/s. SAI PRIYA BEACH RESORTS
Fig: 1.1 SITE PLAN

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M/s. SAI PRIYA BEACH RESORTS
Fig: 1.2GOOGLE IMAGE

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Fig: 1.3 TOPO MAP OF 10Km RADIUS

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Fig: 1.4 HTL/LTL Mapping

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 Table: 1.2 LAND ALLOCATIONS FOR VARIOUS PURPOSES

Land Use Area

Total site Area 29.065Acres
Building –A (G+1) – Beach Resort 12078 Sq.mts
Building –B (Ground floor) – Admin/I.T 1224 Sq.mts
Building –C (G+1) – Entertainment Theatre and Banquet 4338 Sq.mts
Facilities
Building –D,E &F (Ground Floor)– Water park 2340 Sq.mts
Building – G ( G+1 Floor) – Convention 8000 Sq.mts
Total Built up area 27980 Sq.mts
Parking Area 15349 Sq.mts
Tot Lot Area or Greenbelt area 8989 Sq.mts

1.3 PARKING PROVISION

It is proposed to provide open area for parking. The total parking area will be
15349.0Sq.mts for tourists & visitors. The parking provision follows the guidelines
prescribed by VUDA and Building policy of Andhra Pradesh.
Table: 1.3 – Area statement for parking
Description Area (Sq.m)
Parking Area -1 1063.0
Parking area -2 601.0
Parking area -3 2399.0
Parking area -4 4737.0
Parking area -5 7363.0
Basement Floor 6065.0
Building -A
Parking area -6 484.0
Total 15349.0

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 Table: 1.4 Parking Details as per GO. MS 119

S.No Parking Details Area

1 Parking area required as per GO MS 119 8394.0 Sq.mts

(@ 30% of total built up area of 27980Sq.m)
2 Provided parking area 15349.0Sq.mts

Table: 1.5 TOT LOT/GREENBELT AREA STATEMENT

TOT LOT AREA STATEMENT
Tot Lot Area -1 223Sq.mts
Tot Lot area -2 103 Sq.mts
Tot Lot area – 3 673 Sq.mts
Tot Lot area - 4 1026 Sq.mts
Tot Lot area -5 1833 Sq.mts
Tot Lot area -6 203 Sq.mts
Tot Lot area - 7 4928 Sq.mts
Total Tot lot area 8989 Sq.mts

1.4 RESOURCE REQUIREMENT:

1. CONSTRUCTION PHASE:
The duration of construction of construction phase of the project is about 24 months from the
date of commencement of the work.
The major requirements of the construction phase include:
a. Construction machinery
b. Power
c. Fuel
d. Water
e. Man power
f. Temporary Housing
2. OPERATIONAL PHASE:
The major requirements of the Resorts in the operational phase include:
a. Power

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 b. Water Supply
c. Sewage Treatment Plant

The resort designed based on experience gained in partnership summit conducted in

Visakhapatnam and envisages business towards IT companies one to one interview,
verification of certificates and oral interviews on day engage only. Hence water requirement
will be very much minimal and power consumption also very less. Fresh water considered
from GVMC supply and no bore wells are proposed . Further drinking water will be through
packaged drinking water only from outside BIS approved vendors only.

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION

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 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.0 Project Description

The firm intends to construct room blocks, banquet halls, restaurant, ethnic food

court, entertainment centers, at Sy. No 16 & 24, Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam

District of Andhra Pradesh. The resorts are proposed to be constructed on a land

admeasuring 29.065Acres of site area and 07 buildings built-up area is 27980sq.mts

standing in the name of the company in Visakhapatnam. The proposed construction

will be undertaken on a plot of land after having approval of the authorities.

In building A around 90 rooms proposed of which 30 rooms for in-house guests

and 60 rooms for IT sector for their day usage only for conducting one to one
interview. Entertainments & banquet and convection as day usage only for meeting
clients and for business promotion only.

2.1 WATER AVAILABILITY

Source: GVMC supply
Table: 2.1 - FRESH WATER REQUIREMENT
S.NO DESCRIPTION WATER
REQUIRED
1 DOMESTIC 16.0 KLD
TOTAL FRESH WATER REQUIRED 16.0 KLD
3 GREENBELT (Recycled water) 7.0 KLD

TOTAL FRESH & RECYCLED WATER 23.0 KLD

REQUIRED

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TABLE: 2.2 - WASTE WATER GENERATION:

S.NO DESCRIPTION WASTE WATER GENERATED

1 DOMESTIC 12.8 KLD
TOTAL 12.8 KLD

The waste water generated will be treated in the sewage treatment plant in the resorts

premises with a capacity of 25 KLD which is pre-fabricated.

MODE OF DISPOSAL:
For Green Belt Development - 7.0 KLD
Toilet Flushing - 3.0 KLD
To Municipal Drains - 2.8 KLD

2.2 WASTEWATER QUALITY AND QUANTITY

Flow Designed 25 m3/day

pH 6.5-7.5
Bio chemical oxygen
(3days incubation at 270C) 250-300 mg/l
Chemical oxygen demand 400-500 mg/l
Total dissolved solids 1700 mg/l
Suspended solids 200-260 mg/l
Chlorides <400 mg/l
Sulphates <200 mg/l

Waste Water Treatment Unit consists of following:

1. Bar Screens
2. Collection Tank / Equalization tank
3. Primary Clarifier
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 4. Aeration System
5. Secondary Lamella Clarifier
6. Sludge Centrifuge
7. Sand Filter
8. Activated Carbon Filter
9. Chlorination Tank
10. Dosing System.

Design considerations:
Flow Designed - 25 m3/day
MLSS - 4000 mg/l

Swimming pool will be attached with filtration system and same water will be pumped. Only
small 100-200 liters top up water will be required.

TREATED WATER CHARACTERSTICS

1. pH - 7.5 – 7.8

2. Suspended Solids - < 50 mg/l

3. Total Dissolved Solids - < 1200 mg/l

4. Bio chemical Oxygen Demand-BOD - < 30 mg/l

(3days incubation at 270C)

5. Chemical Oxygen Demand – COD - < 60 mg/l

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Fig: 2.1 SILTATION PLAN

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2.3 RAIN WATER HARVESTING
Table: 2.3 CALCULATIONS FOR RAIN WATER HARVESTING

Type of Area Area (in Sq.m) Coefficient of Peak rainfall Rainwater

run-off intensity during harvesting
one hour of potential/hour (in
rainfall (in m) M3)
Roof Area 15700 0.1 0.03 47.1

Open Area 12900 0.6 0.03 232.2

Total Storm water load on the site with per hour retention is 279.3
Considering 15 minutes retention time, total storm water load 69.82

As per Government of Andhra Pradesh, 2000, plots over 300Sq.m must have one RWH.
Hence, as per the above, 18 RWHs are required and same will be provided.

1. The storm water disposal system for the

premises shall be self
self-sufficient to avoid
any collection/stagnation and flooding of
water.
2. A fully fledged rainwater harvesting
scheme will be provided to intercept and
store rain water for use
3. The rainwater from the roads and roofs
will be passed through the filters and
collected in sumps earmarked for this
purpose. The first flows as well as
surplus flow
low would bypass these sumps
by means of suitable valve controls.

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 2.4 SOLID WASTE
Composition of Municipal Solid Waste
Paper 3 – 7%
Plastics 0.57 – 0.86%
Metals 0.4 – 1%
Glass 0.29 – 0.76%
Ash & Fine Earth Materials 31.7 – 46%
Compostable Matter 3.4 – 41.7%
(Source: ENVIS, Puducherry)

2.5 SOLID & HAZARDOUS WASTE GENERATION AND DISPOSAL

TABLE: 2.4 Solid waste generation and disposal as per MSW Rules, 2016:
S. No Description Quantity Mode of Disposal
1 Garbage 1746Kg/day The garbage will be segregated into dry
waste and wet waste.
Wet waste which is bio-degradable will be
dump into Organic waste converter of
600Kgs/Day (Model OWC 130) for
converting the bio-degradable waste into
manure.

2 Sludge from STP 5 kgs/day Use as manure

3 Waste Oil 50 LPA To the authorized agencies

2.5.1 ORGANIC WASTE CONVERTER

Process:
OWC are equipped with intuitive technology which maintains the right temperature, air
flow and moisture. A special bacteria which is heat, salt and acid resistant is used. Once
the bacteria are introduce in machine they reproduce at a rapid pace under ideal internal
condition.

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 When organic waste is filled in composter, increase in moisture level is detected by
sensor which starts the heating system. As the temperature increases it activates the
bacteria which break down organic waste into compost. At the same time moisture in
waste is converter into water vapor which is vented through blower into drain. This
result into nearly 85% volume reduction in compost formed. The temperature in the
composter is high enough that even dairy, fish and meat are easily composted. The
constant temperature and air flow prevents odor and pest problem.
The Composter will be emptied only once a week and the compost can be used in
garden.

Fig: 2.2 Organic Waste Composter

Advantages:

 Composting reduces landfill waste and incineration, and therefore emissions.

 Composting saves money on garbage removal
 Composting enriches the soil and saves water.
 Composting cultivates healthy plants
 Reduces need for chemical fertilizers
 Composting is economical and saves environment
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2.6 SOLAR ENERGY DETAILS

2.6.1 Introduction
Scope: To design and construct a Solar PV backup system at Rushikonda,
Visakhapatnam
Necessity of Project: Power backup & Power supply
Estimated Capacity of System: 10.3 KW
Operational Life Time: 25 Years
Promoter: Sai Priya Resorts
Project would provide economical and Environmental Benefits

2.6.2 Site Details

Location: Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam
Ambient Air Temperature: Maximum: 42 0C, Minimum: 180C
Solar Radiation: 5.07 peak sun hrs
Required roof area: 3225Sq.mts (25% of Roof area provided)

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2.6.3 Summary
 The proposed plant would cost Rs. 18.00lakhs as initial cost or Rs.12.60 lakhs after
subsidy.
 The proposed plant would generate the electricity of 16,440 kwh in the first year
and will be 13,558 kwh in the 25th year.
 Return of investment compared to a diesel generator is during 6th year
 Return on investment compare to Grid electricity for power supply: Without
interest on Capex (without Battery replacement cost): During 11th year
With Battery replacement cost (without interest on Capex): During 12th year.
 Total Savings from the Project over 25 years (Without replacements): Rs: 73.17
lakhs.

2.6.4 Energy Conservation Measures:

 Energy Efficiency Measures
a. Usage of CFL lights and high efficiency lamps
b. Usage of high efficiency transformer
c. Usage of high efficiency motors for utilities
d. Usage of VFD drives for lifts, Pumps etc.
e. Minimum required light power density
f. The lighting levels will be selected to suit the functional requirements
g. Reduction of Load on Utility Grid
h. Green Energy Back Up System compared to Diesel Generator
i. Uninterrupted Power supply Using Solar Photovoltaic Modules
j. Reduction in Electricity Bills (Due to negative billing)
k. Promotion of Renewable energy

Eco-friendly Measures:
1. Exploring possibilities of using Solar Lights

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BASELINE DATA COLLECTED IN
APRIL’ 2017

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 3.0 AIR ENVIRONMENT

Selection of Sampling Locations: To assess the baseline ambient air quality a scientifically
designed ambient air quality monitoring network was established. Air quality monitoring
study was carried out during Pre-monsoon season of April-2017 within 10 km radius of the
project site. The ambient air quality monitoring stations were selected after a brief study based
on the following considerations.

Air samples collected were tested for the following parameters

 PM10
 PM2.5
 Sulphur Dioxide (SO2)
 Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx)
The sampling and analysis of ambient air quality parameters was carried out as per the
procedures detailed in relevant parts of IS: 5182 (Indian Standards for Ambient Air Quality
Test Methods). The methods used for determining the above mentioned parameters and
furnished hereunder in the Table: 4.1

Frequency of Sampling: 24 hrly 8 samples for PM10, PM2.5, SO2 and NOx were collected
from each station, at a frequency of twice a week for the pre-monsoon season.

Table 3.1: Techniques and Detectable limits for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
S. No. Parameter Technique Technical Minimum Detectable
Protocol Limit (g/m3)
Respirable Dust
1 PM10 Sampler (Gravimetric IS-5182 (Part-IV) 5.0
method)
Fine Particulate
40 CFR USEPA
2 PM2.5 Sampler (Gravimetric 5.0
Gravimetric
method)
Modified West and
3 Sulphur dioxide IS-5182 (Part-II) 4.0
Gaeke
Oxides of
4 Jacob & Hochheiser IS-5182 (Part-VI) 4.0
Nitrogen

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 Table 3.2: Location of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations
Direction Distance
Station from Latitude and w.r.t Environmental
S. No Location
Code Project Longitude Project Setting
Site Site
1. Project site A1 - 17º47’23.36”N - Commercial Area
83º23’10.40”E
2. PedaRushikonda A2 NW 17°47'31.33"N 0.72 KM Residential Area
83°23'7.61"E
3. Gollalapalem A3 SW 17°47'4.71"N 1.36 KM Residential Area
83°22'50.78"E
4. Endada A4 W 17°46'52.93"N 2.35 KM Residential Area
83°21'44.25"E
5. Madhurawada A5 SW 17°46'30.93"N 3.44 KM Residential Area
83°21'53.83"E
6. Musalayyapalem A6 SSW 17°45'15.22"N 5.75 KM Residential Area
83°20'27.17"E

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 Table 3.3 Summary of Analysis of Ambient Air Quality in the Study Area
Parameter 3 3 3 3
PM10(µg/m ) PM2.5(µg/m ) SO2(µg/m ) NOx(µg/m )
No. of samples

No. of samples
98th percentile

98th percentile

98th percentile

98th percentile
No.of samples

No.of samples
Monitoring
Maximum

Maximum

Maximum

Maximum
Minimum

Minimum

Minimum

Minimum
Station

Mean

Mean

Mean

Mean
A1 8 67.1 59.1 61.7 66.8 8 31.6 24.3 27.5 31.5 8 12.6 10.3 11.5 12.5 8 15.1 12.8 13.7 15.0

A2 8 58.1 51.7 54.6 58.0 8 25.1 22.5 20.5 25.0 8 13.1 11.5 12.2 13.0 8 12.6 10.6 11.5 12.5

A3 8 56.4 50.9 53.8 56.2 8 25.1 20.5 23.1 25.0 8 13.1 12.2 11.1 13.1 8 12.4 11.4 10.5 12.4

A4 8 54.3 48.5 51.6 54.2 8 24.4 22.7 20.6 24.3 8 12.9 9.5 10.9 12.8 8 11.9 9.1 10.3 11.8

A5 8 57.3 51.1 53.8 57.1 8 25.4 21.9 23.2 25.3 8 13.3 10.6 11.9 13.3 8 12.2 10.1 11.1 12.2

A6 8 52.8 48.9 51.0 52.8 8 23.4 19.8 22.0 23.4 9 11.8 10.1 11.0 11.8 8 11.4 9.5 10.1 11.3

NAAQS 100(µg/m3) 60(µg/m3) 80(µg/m3) 80(µg/m3)

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 98 percentile concentration of PM10
100
80 66.8
58 56.2 54.2 57.1
60 52.8

40
20
0
A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6

PM10 (ug/m3) NAAQS

98 percentile concentration of PM2.5

60
50
40 31.5
30 25 25 24.3 25.3 23.4
20
10
0
A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6

PM2.5(ug/m3) NAAQS

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 98 percentile concentration of SO2
80

60

40

20 12.5 13 13.1 12.8 13.3 11.8

0
A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6

SO2(ug/m3) NAAQS

98 percentile concentration of NOx

80

60

40

20 15 12.5 12.4 11.8 12.2 11.3

0
A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6

NOx(ug/m3) NAAQS

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 3.1 WATER ENVIRONMENT
The water resources, both surface and groundwater play an important role in the development
of the area. Likewise, the water resources of the area have been studied to establish the current
status of water quality in the area. The parameters of prime importance were selected under
physical, chemical inorganic, chemical organic and heavy metal groups. Water samples from
ground and surface water sources were collected. The water samples were collected in
pretreated sampling cans and transported to laboratory for analysis.

Water Quality Assessment

In order to assess water quality impacts surface water and ground water samples are collected
from the surrounding villages. The samples analyzed for various physical and chemical
parameters to know the contamination levels as per the IS Standards.

1. Ground water quality --- IS 10500-1992

2. Surface/canal/sea water quality --- IS 2296

Table 3.4 Water Sampling Stations

Direction
bearing Distance
Latitude & Source of
Code Station w.r.t from Project
Longitude collection
Project Site (km)
Site
GW1 Near Project SW 17°46'59.82"N 0.38 KM Ground water
(GITAM) 83°22'53.88"E
GW2 Pedda Rushokonda NW 17°47'31.33"N 0.69 KM Ground water
83°23'7.61"E
GW3 Endada W 17°46'52.93"N 2.12 KM Ground water
83°21'44.25"E
GW4 Gollalapalem SW 17°47'4.71"N 1.2 KM Ground water
83°22'50.78"E
GW5 Musalayyapalem SW 17°45'15.22"N 5.23 KM Ground water
83°20'27.17"E

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 Ground Water Quality of the Study Area

S. IS:10500-
PARAMETER UNIT GW1 GW2 GW3 GW4 GW5
No. Standards
Acceptable Permissible

1. Color Hazen <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 5 15

0
2. Temperature of Water C 28.0 27.5 27.0 27.8 28.0 - -
3. pH - 7.14 7.45 6.35 6.83 6.87 6.5-8.5 6.5-8.5
4. Turbidity NTU 0.2 0.4 0.9 0.1 0.2 1 5
5. Total Suspended Solids mg/l < 1.0 < 1.0 < 1.0 < 1.0 < 1.0 - -
6. Total Dissolved Solids mg/l 607 526 368 673 457 500 2000
7. Total alkalinity (as CaCO3) mg/l 350 312 198 310 182 200 600
8. Total Hardness (as CaCO3) mg/l 456 256 252 514 252 300 600
9. Chlorides as Cl mg/l 137 121.9 89.3 175.8 89.3 250 1000
10. Calcium as Ca mg/l 71.3 49.6 55.3 160.3 52.1 75 200
11. Magnesium as Mg mg/l 67.5 32.0 27.7 27.7 29.6 30 100
12. Fluoride as F mg/l 0.2 0.08 0.4 0.09 0.13 1.0 1.5
13. Nitrates as NO3 mg/l 1.4 1.98 2.6 3.4 2.9 45 45
14. Sulphates as SO4 mg/l 36.5 32.3 34.7 48.7 38.1 200 400
15. Arsenic as As mg/l <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 0.01 0.05
16. Cadmium as Cd mg/l <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 0.003 0.003

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17. Copper as Cu mg/l <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 0.05 1.5
18. Lead as Pb mg/l <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 0.01 0.01
19. Iron as Fe mg/l 0.11 0.05 0.08 0.21 0.07 0.3 0.3
20. Manganese as Mn mg/l <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 0.1 0.3
21. Zinc as Zn mg/l 0.11 0.07 0.18 0.21 0.09 5.0 15.0
22. Dissolved phosphates mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 - -
23. Phenolic Compounds as C6H5OH mg/l <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 0.001 0.002
24. Residual Chlorine mg/l <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 - -
25. E. Coli CFU/100 ml ND ND ND ND ND ND ND
26.. Total Coliforms CFU/100 ml ND 12 46 09 06 ND ND

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3.2 SOIL QUALITY

Selection of sampling Locations

For studying soil profile of the region, sampling locations were selected to assess the existing
overall soil conditions around the project site. The study of the soil profile establishes the
baseline characteristics and this will help in future for identifying the incremental
concentrations if any, due to the proposed project. The sampling locations have been identified
with following objectives.
a) To determine the baseline soil characteristics of the study area
b) To determine the impact of the project activities on soil characteristics

Sampling and Analytical Techniques

Five sampling locations were selected to assess the existing soil conditions representing
various land use conditions and geological features. At each location, soil samples were
collected from three different depths viz. 30 cm, 60 cm and 90 cm below the surface and are
homogenized. This is in line with IS: 2720 & Methods of Soil Analysis, Part-1, 2nd edition,
1986 of (American Society for Agronomy and Soil Science Society of America). The
homogenized samples were analyzed for physical and chemical characteristics. The soil
samples were collected and analyzed once in each season.

The samples have been analyzed as per the established scientific methods for physico-chemical
parameters.

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 Table-3.5 DETAILS OF SOIL SAMPLING LOCATIONS
Direction
Latitude and Distance from Bearing
Code Location/Villages
Longitude Project Site(km) w.r.t Project
Site
Project site 17º47’23.36”N
S1 -- --
83º23’10.40”E
PedaRushikonda 17°47'31.33"N 0.72 KM NW
S2
83°23'7.61"E
Gollalapalem 17°47'4.71"N 1.36 KM SW
S3
83°22'50.78"E
Endada 17°46'52.93"N 2.35 KM W
S4
83°21'44.25"E
Musalayyapalem 17°46'30.93"N 3.44 KM SW
S5
83°21'53.83"E

Table 3.6 SOIL ANALYSIS RESULTS IN THE STUDY AREA

S. No Parameter Unit S1 S2 S3 S4 S5
1. pH (1:5) Aq Extract -- 7.42 8.05 7.55 6.94 7.28
2. Conductivity  mhos
325 308 366 294 315
(1:5 Aq Extract) /cm
3. Texture
(a) Sand 45.0 41.5 43.4 37.4 42.9
(b) Silt % 24.5 26.4 27.4 29.3 24.3
(c) Clay 30.5 32.1 29.2 33.3 32.8
4. Bulk Density gm/cm3 1.22 1.45 1.08 1.14 1.36
5. Moisture Content % 8.2 11.4 9.5 12.3 13.5
6. Available Nitrogen as N kg/ha 54 68 59 75 81
7. Available Phosphorous as P kg/ha 32.8 41.8 40.6 36.9 45.8
8. Available Potassium as K kg/ha 133 148 161 155 169
9. Exchangeable Sodium as mg/kg
62 71 68 83 77
Na
10. Exchangeable Calcium as mg/kg
344 298 355 415 381
Ca
11. Exchangeable Magnesium mg/kg
522 589 488 508 455
as Mg

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12. Water Soluble Chlorides as mg/kg
375 344 195 236 277
Cl
13. Water Soluble Sulphates as mg/kg
77 61 68 81 71
SO4
14. Organic matter % 0.56 0.64 0.71 0.80 0.67
15. Organic Carbon % 0.25 0.39 0.33 0.27 0.36

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3.3 NOISE ENVIRONMENT
Identification of Sampling Locations
Noise at different generating sources has identified based on the activities in the village area,
ambient noise due to industries and traffic and the noise at sensitive areas. A detailed survey on
noise environment was carried in and around the project site to study the levels of noise, as the
high dB (A) levels may cause adverse effect on human beings and associated environment,
including structures, domestic animals and natural ecological systems. The locations were
identified keeping in view the land use pattern and environmental setting .
Table 3.7 Noise Monitoring Locations
Direction Distance
S. Station from Latitude and w.r.t Environmental
Location
No Code Project Longitude Project Setting
Site Site
17º47’23.36”N Commercial
1. Project site N1 -- --
83º23’10.40”E area
Pedda 17°47'31.33"N Residential
2. N2 NW 0.69 KM
Rushikonda 83°23'7.61"E Area
17°47'4.71"N Residential
3. Gollalapalem N3 SW 1.2 KM
83°22'50.78"E Area
17°46'52.93"N Residential
4. Endada N4 W 2.12 KM
83°21'44.25"E Area
17°46'30.93"N Residential
5. Madhurawada N5 SW 2.98 KM
83°21'53.83"E Area
17°45'15.22"N Residential
6. Musalayyapalem N6 SSW 5.23 KM
83°20'27.17"E Area

Description of Locations:
N1 – the location has been selected to assess noise levels in the proposed project site.
N2, N3, N4, N5 and N6– the locations have been selected to assess noise levels near to the
project in residential areas with light Vehicular Movement.

Noise Levels in the Study Area

The noise levels monitored during the study period are given in Table: in the form of Lday,
Lnight and Ldn compared with CPCB Standards.

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 Table 3.8 NOISE RESULTS IN THE STUDY AREA
CPCB norms
Location Environmental
Leq (dBA) Lday Lnight
Code Setting
Day Night
N1 Project site 75 70 56.7 56.8
N2 Residential 55 45 48.9 41.2
N3 Residential 55 45 50.9 42.2
N4 Residential 55 45 51.3 41.1
N5 Residential 55 45 53.1 41.7
N6 Residential 55 45 49.3 39.6

DAY EQUIVALENT NOISE LEVELS

75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75
70.00
60.00
50.00
40.00
30.00
20.00
10.00
0.00
N1 N2 N3 N4 N5 N6 N7 N8

DAY EQUIVALENT CPCB LIMIT, RESIDENTIAL AREA

CPCB LIMIT, INDUSTRIAL AREA

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 NIGHT EQUIVALENT NOISE LEVELS
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
N1 N2 N3 N4 N5 N6 N7 N8

NIGHT EQUIVALENT CPCB LIMIT, RESIDENTIAL AREA

CPCB LIMIT, INDUSTRIAL AREA

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 3.4 TRAFFIC STUDY
A traffic study was conducted at two locations as given in Table 3.9, in order to determine the
existing traffic and road capacity.
Table 3.9: Details of Traffic Monitoring Locations
Sampling Code Sampling Location Geo co-ordinates

T1 Near Endada-Rushikonda Lat: 17°47'5.37"N

Junction Long: 83°22'59.93"E
(Visakhapatnam to Bheemili
Beach Road)
T2 On Beach Road, Opposite to Lat: 17°47'28.19"N
Siva Pan Shop Long: 83°23'14.69"E
(Bheemili to Visakhapatnam)

Existing Traffic
Daily traffic counts for the above location are presented in Table 1.2 below. The traffic
sampling as conducted for peak hours on 24 January, 2018 (0900-1000 to 1000 -1100hrs and
1600-1700 to 1700-1800hrs) and included vehicle movements both directions along the roads,
recording vehicle categories.

Table 3.10: Traffic Survey Counts (for Peak hours)

Location Two Three 4 Wheelers Tankers, Trucks, Tractors,
Wheelers Wheelers Busses

T1 1033 163 680 41

T2 983 361 719 93

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Figure 3.1: Figure depicting Location Map for Traffic

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 Table 3.11 shows the hourly traffic counts. The data indicates that the peak time on the road is
between 0900-1100 hours in the morning and 1700-1800 hours in the evening at study area.
High traffic flow was also observed between 1700-1800 hours.

Table 3.11: Hourly Traffic Survey Counts (for Peak hours)

T1 T2

Date Time (in h) Two Three Cars/ Buses and Two Three Cars/ Buses
Wheele Wheelers Vans Lorries Wheelers Wheelers Vans and
rs Lorries

24.01.2018 0900-1000 241 37 174 8 212 84 163 24

24.01.2018 1000-1100 264 42 158 13 247 91 174 21

24.01.2018 1600-1700 257 49 182 11 258 92 187 20

24.01.2018 1700-1800 271 35 166 9 266 94 195 28

Total 1033 163 680 41 983 361 719 93

The present level of traffic has been converted to PCU for T1 & T2 locations as per the
conversion factors stipulated by Indian Road Congress (IRC) and are given in Table 1.4.

Table 3.12: Existing and Proposed Traffic on Access Road

Type of Vehicles T1 T2

No. of Vehicles/Day PCU/Day No. of Vehicles/Day PCU/Day

Two wheelers 1033 516.5 983 491.5

Three Wheelers 163 81.5 361 180.5

Cars/Vans 680 680 719 719

Buses and Lorries 41 123 93 279

Total 1917 1401 2156 1670

(PCU Factors: Light Duty Vehicles=1.0, Trucks/Buses/Tractors=3.0, 2/3 Wheelers=0.5)

The estimated peak traffic in terms of PCUs has been compared with the stipulated standards
by IRC for traffic capacity of the existing facility (based on the Equivalency Factors for the
PCU depicted above (PCU Factors have been taken from source:jnnurm.nic.in/wp-
content/uploads/2011/01/RTP_MOD-2.3.pdf).

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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

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4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

The Environmental Management Plan envisaged for this construction project is described
hereunder with a strong commitment to follow best Environmental practices to reduce the
negative implication to make this project a sustainable development endeavor.

The management action plan aims at controlling pollution at the source level to the possible
extent with the available and affordable technology followed by treatment measures before
they are discharged.

Environmental management plan aims at the preservation of ecosystem by considering the

pollution abatement facilities at the project inception. In the upcoming modern housing
project, pollution abatement has become an integral part of planning and designs along
with techno economic factors.

The different Environmental components that are identified in the assessment chapter are
dealt hereunder with necessary environmental management plan. The emphasis on the
EMP development is on the following:
 Mitigation measures for each of the activities causing the Environmental impact.

 Monitoring plans for checking activities and Environmental parameters and

monitoring responsibilities.

 Role responsibilities and resource allocation for monitoring.

Following sections describes the Environment management plan proposed for construction
and operation phases.

4.1 SITE CLEARANCE:

Control of Soil Erosion:
The site area is devoid of vegetation during and after construction of the project.
Green land area will be covered with green garden/green belt and provides storm
water management systems. Hence no soil erosion envisaged for this project.
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 Generally cutting of herbaceous vegetation, during the construction phase results in
the loosening of the top soil.
 Vegetation/ Top soil removal shall be minimized to prevent extent of soil erosion.
 Vegetative cover shall be re-projected at the earliest practicable time to minimize
duration & extent of soil erosion.

Control of Noise Levels:

 Selection of equipment with less noise generation to be used.
 The earth moving equipment shall be periodically checked and maintained for noise
levels. Since the site is more or less even use of these earth moving equipments may
not be necessary.
 The workers shall be provided with adequate personal protection equipment (PPE)
such as ear plugs to reduce impact of high noise levels.

Control of Dust generation:

The construction activity will result in the increase of PM10 and PM2.5
concentrations due to fugitive dust.
 The site cleared shall be periodically watered to reduce emission of dust
particles.
 The workers shall be provided with PPE such as nose masks and googles to
reduce impact on health.

4.2 AIR ENVIRONMENT:

As the proposed unit is a construction of beach resorts, SPM, SO2 & NOX emissions
from the operations will be very less concern. Water sprinkling will be provided
through out the complex to control the fugitive emissions arises if any during
construction activity.

Generation of Dust
Pre Construction & Construction Stages
Dust will be generated from transport, construction, and utility operations. The
mitigative measure proposed is water sprinkling of the roads, and covered
construction activity so as to ensure the dust does not fly. The road condition is a

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 major cause of the dust and permanent black top roads will be provided as far as
possible in the construction area. Exposure of labor and employees during
construction will be mitigated by provision of facemasks to employees at dust
generating sources.

Table: 4.1 Pollution Control Measures / Environmental Safe guards

S.No Parameters Proposed to be Installed

1. Air Exhaust and Acoustic enclosures for DG sets

2. Water Sewage Treatment Plant

3. Noise Acoustic Enclosures for DG set

4. Solid waste Organic waste composter

EMP Budget:

Project Cost: Rs. 20.0 Crores

EMP Budget: Rs. 95.0 Lakhs

S. No Description Item Recurring cost in Capital cost in Remarks

Lakhs (A) Lakhs (B)
1 Air pollution Dust 0.3 0 Maintenance

Suppression

2 Water pollution STP 7.0 24 Water

Treatment

RWH 0.8 5.4 Ground Water

Recharge

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3 Noise Pollution Acoustic 0.2 1.5

Enclosure

4 Energy Conservation Solar 0.8 30 Installation and

Energy maintenance

5. Solid Waste Segregation 1.5 11 Maintenance

Management of Dry

waste &

wet

waste/OWC

6 Monitoring & Air, Water, 2.0 0

Environment Statutory stack, noise

Compliances

7 Landscaping/Greenbelt Plantation 3.0 6.0

development

8 Occupational Health PPE/Health 1.25 0

and Safety check up

Total 16.85 77.9

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4.3 Evacuation Plan
Environmental Assessment (EA) is a decision-making process used to promote good
environmental planning by assessing the potential effects and benefits of certain
activities on the environment. Environmental Assessment should ensure that all
environmental effects (risks and benefits) of a proposed development plans,
programmesare identified and satisfactorily addressed.

Purpose
To establish method of systematic, safe and orderly evacuation of all the occupants
in case of any emergency, in the least possible time, to a safe assembly point through
nearest safe means of escape.

Fire Escape
Additionally to use available fire appliances provided for controlling or
extinguishing fire and safeguarding of human life.

In the event of fire condition or on hearing the fire alarm all the occupants of the
building shall immediately leave the work area and proceed towards nearest safe
escape route. A care should be taken before leaving the place so that the escape
route shall not be blocked.

The occupants will leave the affected area / block / building in a speedy and orderly
manner.

The emergency exit / normal exit if not affected due to fire and / or smoke shall be
used for speedy evacuation.

Efforts shall be made to control or extinguish the fire with the help of available fire
extinguishers in that area.

All occupants after being evacuated shall assemble at designate safe assembly point.
Block / building in-charge will arrange for head count to ensure that all the
occupants have been safely evacuated.

Security in-charge shall ensure that all the visitors have been evacuated as per visitor
entry register. The visitors shall evacuate from the building / block along with the
occupants and report to security in-charge.

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 The missing / suspected trapped occupants will be searched and rescued by the fire
crew.

4.3.1 Tsunami:

A tsunami is a series of waves with a long wavelength and period (time between
crests). Time between crests of the wave can vary from a few minutes to over an hour.
Tsunamis are often incorrectly called tidal waves; they have no relation to the daily
ocean tides. Tsunamis can occur at any time of day or night.

Tsunamis travel approximately at a velocity of 700 kmph in 4000 m depth of sea water.
In 10 m of water depth the velocity drops to about 36 kmph. Tsunamis range in size
from centimeters to over 30 m height. Most tsunamis are less than 3 m in height.

General Measures

Adopting integrated multi-hazard approach with emphasis on cyclone and tsunami risk
mitigation in coastal areas.

Implementation of early warning system for cyclones and tsunamis

Design, practice and implementation of evacuation plans with emphasis on self reliance
for sustenance with the locals.

Development of green belt by planting casuarinas or coconut trees along the coastline
to cover minimum of about 10m width of the proposed site.

Locations of nearest tsunami shelter, their distance and escape route from the residence
to tsunami shelters, mode of travel (preferably by bicycle or moped).

If the tsunami/cyclone is announced, then the people from the proposed resort will send
to the nearest tsunami shelter which is 0.25Kms from the Sea cost constructed during
the year 1984 with plinth area of 178.44Sq.mts at Rushikonda.

Disaster Risk Management:

The first task is to establish a Co-ordinating group.

1. The Coordinating Group should arrive at early consensus on its vision, mission and
responsibilities and establish working procedures, plans and schedules, with
allocated budgets.
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 2. The group must study and analyze the disaster hazards and risks posed to the
destination, especially those which are likely to be amplified by warmer climatic
conditions. Some of the common hazards affecting coastal tourism destinations
include tropical cyclones, ocean storm surges, coastal and inland flooding and
landslides.

4.3.2 Earthquake
Prior to any earthquake, each member should preplan and practice any steps to be taken
in the event of an earthquake.
 Take cover under any sturdy piece of furniture
 Stay away from windows or ceiling objects such as lighting fixtures
 Do not light matches or candles
 Use only battery operated flash lights and radios
 Find an open area outdoors and remain until earthquake stops
 Stay away from power poles, electrical lines, tall buildings, bridges, brick or block
walls, underpasses and trees
 Listen to battery operated radio for instructions
 Confine and secure all pets
 Aftershocks may occur; be prepared

4.3.3 Floods
Flood Watch means that there is the possibility of flooding
Flood Warning means that flooding has begun or is imminent
Before a flood:
 Have several escape routes planned
 Monitor National Weather Service broadcasts
 Prepare and maintain your Family Disaster Supplies Kit
 Make sure your RV insurance is up to date
 Follow instructions from first responders and/or park management
 In the event of flood, you may not be able to exit Lytle Creek Canyon

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 In Case of Flood
 Get prepared to leave the park
 Wait for instructions from park management, fire department or sheriff’s department
 Account for your family and any guests

4.4 ONSITE EMERGENCY PLAN

OBJECTIVES
The basic objectives of the on-site emergency plan are to make maximum use of
available resources in shortest time. These can be described as below:
1. To identify the emergency and affecting area.
2. To disclose the type of emergency & to act accordingly.
3. Initially contain and ultimately bring the incident under control to minimize damages
to property, life and environment.
4. Rescue & treat casualties and safe guard others.
5. Identify the personnel affected / dead, inform their relatives and provide for their
needs.
6. Ensure the safe rehabilitation and return to normally in the affected areas.
7. Provide authoritative information to the news media & others.
8. Preserve relevant records & equipments for subsequent inquiry into the causes and
circumstances which lead to the emergency.

A. Fire:
The major factor responsible for fire emergency may be due to an accidental ignition of
the inflammable materials in the storage (due to electric spark, electrostatic spark). On
large scale this may lead to an explosion under certain circumstances or even an
explosion can cause massive fire.

B. Serious Accident
Though generally, this is the result of the aforesaid emergencies, it has been kept
separately, so that serious accident not falling under any of the previous classification,

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 for example, falling from the height, serious electrical shock, working in confined
space etc.

C. Dangerous Occurrences
The dangerous occurrences, whether or not followed by personal injury or disablement,
like Collapse of building / structure etc. will be considered in this category.

STAGES OF THE PLAN

The plan consists of the actual performance of duties & responsibilities by designated
personnel and other agencies. Therefore, the plan is divided into three stages. The
stage one is pre-emergency period i.e. Normal activities before emergency or
preparedness, awareness and training parts.

While stage second explains actions during emergency period i.e. during actual
emergency period, specific duties are to be performed by using available resources &
control measures taken by various persons in systematic ways. The third stage indicates
post emergency period which describes how to preserve evidences and records for
remedial measures, safe rehabilitation and to face inquiry etc. as required by various
authorities. It also explains corrective steps from the incident and finding out the
correct reason behind the emergency, so that such type of incident will not occur again.

Level of Emergency
The level of Emergency can be classified according to the gravity of the situation at
site. The command and control will follow as per the level of emergency.

 Level-I : On-site
The type of emergency, which can be handled and controlled by the management with
own resources as per On-site emergency plan, is called as On-site or Level-I.

 Level-II : Mutual Aided / Local crisis

If the Level-1, is uncontrollable by the management, further help is needed, the

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 neighboring units or mutual aided local units will provide their resources to tackle the
situation. The emergency of the unit which is handled and controlled by the out side
resources, is called as Mutual Aided local crisis or Level-II. Further, if this type of
emergency is governed by Local Crisis Group then it is called as Local Crisis.
 Level-III : District Crisis
Even after putting efforts as explained in Level-II, the situation becomes uncontrollable
and worst; The District Crisis Group will take over the charge & handle the emergency
situation. This is termed as Level-III or District Crisis.

 Level-IV : State Crisis / National Crisis

If gravity and situation of the emergency is beyond control of Local or District Crisis
Group, The State/National Crisis Group has to command and control such crisis by
utilizing all resources from the State or Nation, as prevailing circumstances, and then it
is called as State Crisis or National Crisis.

Natural Disasters
a. Earthquake
b. Storm
c. Cyclone
d. Tsunami
e. Flood

Emergency Response Plan –Key Segments

1. Warning or First information:
The warning or the first information concerning to an accident/disaster or potential
incident/disaster may come from any source and shall be received at a defined location
within the proposed site.
2. Alerting procedures:
On receiving of the warning or first information, the alerting procedures begins.
3. Activation of “Emergency Response Procedures”
On receipt of the Alert, the Emergency Response procedure is initiated.

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4. Emergency Response Organization and Responsibilities
The resort Emergency Response organization, its roles and responsibilities will be
detailed for clarity, smooth chain of commands and actions.
5. Communications
Good communications are of paramount importance to any incident/disaster plan, without
which, any well developed plan will be drastically curtailed in efficiency.
6. Financial and Administrative Support
Financial, Administrative and Documenting support is of utmost importance to activate
the Emergency procedures as well as for future matters pertaining to claims and
protections.
7. Visual status recording
Visual status recording is essential to exercise better control and revisions/updating in
corrective actions.
8. Media Coverage
Information to media or media coverage forms a sensitive segment of Emergency
Response Plan.
9. Security
The security, traffic/crowd control is absolutely essential to ensure smooth
implementation of the ERP.

At all times it must be remembered that in any emergency, the order of priority is
1. Safety of Life
2. Protection of the Environment
3. Preservation of property
4. Return to normal activity

KEY PERSONNEL:
The key personnel shall be available at any time on duty or on call when off or on
holiday. The role of Key personnel is to carry out the instruction given by site main
controller at the time of emergency. The key personnel shall be from the experienced and
trained managerial staff. Generally, key personnel will be from senior levels & perform
the major work on advice made by the site main controller and pass on the messages.
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 They will perform the work of conveying messages, Liaison, coordination, maintaining
discipline amongst workers, assist, advice etc.

ESSENTIAL WORKERS
They are expert teams to carry out specific job or work at site at the time of emergency
and perform the duty under guidance of incident manager.

4.4.1 SAFETY ASSEMBLY POINT

In affected and vulnerable projects, all the persons shall evacuate the area, rush to a
specified assembly point.
The assembly point should be clearly marked at a conspicuous place. Assembly point
must be selected in a safe place, well away from areas of risk and least affected by the
down wind direction. It may be in the open or in a building depending on the hazard
involved. A nominated person shall be posted for recording the names with departments
who reported.
Further, an alternative Safe Assembly point shall be marked considering the prevailing
wind direction, in case of sudden change of wind direction.

The following indicates the Safe Assembly Point.

1. Emergency Control Room
The Emergency Control Room shall be activated and keep in work order. The details
like site Layout, Maps, drawings, Emergency operations, Manuals ect should be kept
ready with updated. List of emergency telephone numbers is also maintained up to
date. The senior and expert person shall be posted as in charge of the Emergency
Control Room.
2. Occupational Health Centre
The first aid boxes are provided at the different locations.
3. Potentiality on Liaison
Keep constant liaison with mutual aiders, fire services, police department, medical
services, statutory, authorities, District administration, during pre-emergency
situation. Keep liaison with local Crisis group and District Crisis Group.
4. Siren Testing
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 The siren shall be checked & tested at certain intervals so that awareness &
preparedness can be checked.

4.4.2 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURE

1. STORMS /CYCLONES/TSUNAMIS
 Storm and cyclone warning:
Cyclonic weather conditions may occur during the South west and North east
monsoon period. The first alerts can normally be through weather warnings issued by
the Meteorological department/Cyclone Warning Centre.
 Principle:
The resort Emergency Response procedure for Storms and Cyclones are based on the
following:
1. Movement and Management of most of the vehicles inside the resort
2. These procedures is in no way replaces the existing legal obligations of owner and
resort, nor does it over –ride the responsibilities of a owner to take appropriate
action for the safety of the people in resort.
3. Minimizing the risk to life and property.
4. Resorts infrastructure and environment are protected as far as possible from the
destructive nature of a cyclone.
 Warning or first information:
The warning or the First information concerning to an incident/disaster or potential
incident/disaster may come from one or more of the following sources.
1. Shift duty officer
2. Security patrol
 Alerting Procedure
Alerting procedure begins on receipt of the warning/first information. The alert from
Indian Tsunami Early Warning System will be received (registration on the website
will be completed at the time of operations )
On receipt of warning/first information, the resorts shift duty officer shall do the
following:
 Gather the immediate available details on nature of emergency
 Simultaneously alert the resort “ Emergency Response Organization”
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 The Emergency Response Organization then starts initiating action as per the
documented Contingency without delay.
 Procedure
In all cases, the controller shall assess the situation and activate the Emergency
Response Procedure in full or part depending on the Severity of the Emergency.

Response Recommended action

Organization Team
Director 1. Information /Interaction with media.
2. Co-ordination and directive to finance and accounts on
funds flow.
3. Any other administrative actions appropriate for the
specific emergency including Governmental co-
ordination.
Controller 1. Assess and monitor severity of situation
a. Consider informing/seeking assistance from District
Administration.
b. Coast guard/ Naval department
2. Inform to the designated Coordinators like
Security, Fire station, Electrical Department.
3. Assign emergency duties to support staff. Arrange
for relief and other support.
4. Ensure main and emergency communication
systems (radio) are on standby/ operational.
5. Emergency Power supply system to be on standby.
6. Personnel transport arrangements are ready and
backups available.
7. Preparedness against short circuits/fire
8. Vehicle movement is to be restricted to the
requirement only.
9. Evacuate personnel to protected safe places.

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11. Once the storm/cyclone recedes, assess damage,
initiate relief works/declare holiday for resort
Support Staff 1. Assist/ act as directed by Incident Manager
2. Visual status recording/maintain logs of events
actions.
3. Monitor weather forecasts
4. Record local weather as observed.
Finance & Accounts 1. To act as per directive from director on fund flow
disbursement arrangements.
2. Co-ordination with Incident Manager on
disbursement/Emergency procurement.
Administrative 1. To act as per directive from director on
Support administrative support
2. Coordination with controller on administrative
supports such as transport, follow up coordination
with external agencies/Medicare, communication
relay, emergency procurement etc.

2. EARTHQUAKE
In the event of the resort being subject to an earthquake, emergency services and assistance
will have been instigated under appropriate levels of State/Regional Emergency Response
Plans. Under such conditions, key personnel of resorts may be made available as part of the
disaster relief operations.
 Warning or first information:
The warning or the First information concerning to an incident/disaster or potential
incident/disaster may come from one or more of the following sources.
3. Shift duty officer
4. Security patrol
 Alerting Procedure
Alerting procedure begins on receipt of the warning/first information.

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 On receipt of warning/first information, the resorts shift duty officer shall do the
following:
 Gather the immediate available details on nature of emergency
 Simultaneously alert the resort “ Emergency Response Organization”
The Emergency Response Organization then starts initiating action as per the
documented Contingency without delay.
 Procedure
In all cases, the controller shall assess the situation and activate the Emergency
Response Procedure in full or part depending on the Severity of the Emergency.

Response Recommended Action

Organization Team
Director 1. Information/interaction with media
2. Coordination and directive to finance and accounts on
funds flow/disbursement.
3. Any other administrative actions appropriate for the
specific emergency including Governmental
coordination.
Controller 1. Call for an assembly and conduct head count of all the
employees in resorts.
2. Undertake immediate relief works to save life.
3. Seek assistance from District administration and other
emergency services.
4. Asses the severity and check if resort needs to be closed
temporarily or restricted in activity.
5. Inspect the resort area and make a comprehensive list of
damages and list may include damage to following
 Power lines and cables
 Water services
 Diesel storage
 Buildings and amenities

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 6. Ascertain whether there is any pollution in resort has
occurred and if so, appropriate action should be take to
combat the pollution.
7. Asses status to declare restore normalcy.
Support Staff 1. Assist/act as directed by controller
2. Visual status recording/maintain logs of events
actions.(Organization Chart is enclosed as appendix)
Finance & Accounts 1. To act as per directive from director on fund flow
disbursement arrangements
2. Coordination with controller on
disbursement/emergency procurement.
Administrative Support 3. To act as per directive from director on administrative
support
4. Coordination with controller on administrative
supports such as transport, follow up coordination
with external agencies/Medicare, communication
relay, emergency procurement etc.

3. LEAKAGE OF A HAZARDOUS MATERIAL (DIESEL/OTHER FUELS)

 Warning or first information:
The warning or the First information concerning to an incident/disaster or potential
incident/disaster may come from one or more of the following sources.
1. Shift duty officer
2. Security patrol
 Alerting Procedure
Alerting procedure begins on receipt of the warning/first information.
On receipt of warning/first information, the resorts shift duty officer shall do the
following:
 Gather the immediate available details on nature of emergency
 Simultaneously alert the resort “ Emergency Response Organization”
The Emergency Response Organization then starts initiating action as per the

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 documented Contingency without delay.
 Procedure
In all cases, the controller shall assess the situation and activate the Emergency
Response Procedure in full or part depending on the Severity of the Emergency.
Response Recommended Action
Organization Team
Director 1. Information/interaction with media
2. Coordination and directive to finance and accounts on
funds flow/disbursement.
3. Any other administrative actions appropriate for the
specific emergency including Governmental
coordination.
Controller 1. Ascertain, accurate details of the incident, such as:
 The exact location of the incident
 Information on the identity and nature of the
substance involved
 Whether the commodity is being carried in bulk,
tanker and container or other method
 Identifying the quantity
 Wind speed and direction
 The identity and nature of other dangerous goods
within the vicinity or in surrounding areas, which,
is affected may exacerbate the situation.
2. Assess and monitor severity of situation
 Inform fire station coordinator, shore fire stations
and depending on severity other external
industries fire departments for support.
 Consider seeking assistance from District
administration, police, state port etc if needed.
3. Inform to the designated Coordinators like Security, Fire
station, Electrical Department.

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4. Assign Emergency duties to support staff, arrange for
relief and other support
5. On receipt of initial report
 To cease all work in the area, of whatever nature,
cease, and the area cordoned off until such time as
the area is declared safe by the Fire officer in
control
 To evacuate all persons working in the area to a
‘Safe zone’ and accounted for.
 To ensure that all unauthorized persons and traffic
into the area are permitted. Also to ensure clear
access is maintained for emergency vehicles.
 To ensure that all possible assistance is rendered
to any casualties of the incident.
6. To work the need of evacuation of the resort area,
including persons in the surrounding residential and work
areas, with due regard to:
 The wind speed and direction
 The type of gas in the atmosphere and its
characteristics
 Whether there is a possibility of an explosion
7. Keep emergency Medicare and evacuation arrangements
on alert.
Once the situation is under control, the following should be
carried out:
8. To release personnel and equipment as soon as
circumstances permit.
9. The plans for clean-up operations and o work out
appropriate time for commencement.
10. The timely completion of a detailed report on the incident
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incident should be commenced at the earliest opportunity.
Support Staff 1. Assist/act as directed by controller
2. Visual status recording/maintain logs of events
actions.
Finance & Accounts 1. To act as per directive from director on fund flow
disbursement arrangements
2. Coordination with controller on
disbursement/emergency procurement.
Administrative Support 1. To act as per directive from director on
administrative support
2. Coordination with controller on administrative
supports such as transport, follow up coordination
with external agencies/Medicare, communication
relay, emergency procurement etc.
4. BOMB THREAT
Objectives
The Emergency Procedure for Bomb Threat has the following objectives:
a. To minimize /avoid any loss or damage to lives and property
b. To eliminate panic and build up confidence
c. To be prepared for proper handling of any critical situation

All bomb threats should receive due diligence, be treated seriously and all relevant
information passed to the police who are the appropriate authority to deal with such
situations.
 Warning or first information:
The warning or the First information concerning to an incident/disaster or potential
incident/disaster may come from one or more of the following sources.
1. Shift duty officer
2. Security patrol
 Alerting Procedure

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 Alerting procedure begins on receipt of the warning/first information.
On receipt of warning/first information, the resorts shift duty officer shall do the
following:
 Gather the immediate available details on nature of emergency
 Simultaneously alert the resort “ Emergency Response Organization”
The Emergency Response Organization then starts initiating action as per the
documented Contingency without delay.
 Procedure
In all cases, the controller shall assess the situation and activate the Emergency
Response Procedure in full or part depending on the Severity of the Emergency.

Response Recommended Action

Organization Team
Director 1. Information/interaction with media
2. Coordination and directive to finance and accounts on
funds flow/disbursement.
3. Any other administrative actions appropriate for the
specific emergency including Governmental
coordination.
Controller 1. Inform to the designated Coordinators like Security, Fire
station, Electrical Department.
2. It is necessary to interview the recipient with a view to
gaining information that may further assist enquires and
should include:
a. Time of the call
b. Name of the recipient
c. Whether the caller indicated
d. The location of the bomb
e. Time the bomb will go off
f. The type of bomb involved
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i. Who the caller was and if representing an organization
j. Particulars of the callers voice
 Gender
 Adult or child
 Approximate age
 Whether intoxicated or sober
 Whether the voice had a noticeable speech
impediment, accent or other peculiarity
 The presence of any background noises relating
to music, children, other voices, road traffic,
trains or aircraft, machinery etc.
3. Determine the need for and expedite the evacuation of any
area building and/or amenities under threat.
4. To inform Police and other agencies likely to be involved
e.g:
 Fire fighting/brigade
 Causality handling
 Rescue operation
 Search operation/procedure
5. To liaise with police/and other direct responsibilities of
relevance such as Bomb Disposal squad.
6. Cordon off the reported/suspected area with a large safe
distance.
7. Await for specialized teams/police to attend to the suspect
area/conduct bomb search
8. Keep emergency Medicare and evacuation arrangements on
alert.
Once the situation is under control, the following should be
carried out:
9. To release personnel and equipment as soon as

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10. The plans for clean-up operations and o work out
appropriate time for commencement.
11. The timely completion of a detailed report on the incident.
12. Revert to normal upon confirmation from specialized
team/police.
Support Staff 1. Assist/act as directed by controller
2. Visual status recording/maintain logs of events actions.
Finance & Accounts 1. To act as per directive from director on fund flow
disbursement arrangements
2. Coordination with controller on disbursement/emergency
procurement.
Administrative 1. To act as per directive from director on administrative
Support support
2. Coordination with controller on administrative supports such
as transport, follow up coordination with external
agencies/Medicare, communication relay, emergency
procurement etc.

4.4.3 PHYSICAL SECURITY & BREACH OF SECURITY

Principles:
1. The physical security measures are designed with an object of denying access to areas,
which are considered vulnerable to theft, sabotage, espionage or other forms of damage
or loss. Therefore the physical security must consist of methods and devices, which are
designed to:
a. Prevent losses through theft
b. Espionage
c. Sabotage
d. Intentional damage to an organization
2. While deciding the physical security measures, following factors are considered
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c. The presence of criminal elements
d. The economic feasibility
3. Physical security measures are divided into the following categories
a. Denial of access to vulnerable areas by unauthorized persons
b. Control and regulations of access by authorized persons
c. Prevention of loss by fire
d. Prevention of accidents
4. The physical security in the resort is achieved by following barriers
a. Perimeter barriers
b. Lighting
c. Patrols
d. Static posts
Patrolling/Security Guards/Vehicle and Sea Patrols:
The most effective means of providing security is through patrolling by security
personnel. The greatest deterrent to a criminal is the presence of security personnel in the
area in which he intends to operate. Patrolling is done in those areas where it is not
possible to provide a static sentry post. Patrolling also covers those areas which are not so
vital as to merit a static guard.

Objectives of patrolling are:

 Prevention and detection of offences against the property of the company
 To ensure that proper security measures are being taken by all those who are
responsible for the security of that area.
 To locate any damage to physical measures like walls fences lighting, door
locking devices, alarms etc.
 To obtain information about activities detrimental to the interests of the resort.
 To ensure that safety measures are being taken and safety rules are being followed
to prevent fires, accidents etc.
 To create an atmosphere of alertness to show that the security force is vigilant and
effective thereby acting as a deterrent to potential criminals.
 To prevent the outbreak of fire by maintaining constants look out in areas
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The Duties of Security personnel deputed on patrolling:

 To check the perimeter walls, fences for any damage or any signs of preparations
by criminals.
 To inspect the locks and seals on the stores, ware houses and important buildings
and to ensure that no doors or window have been left open by oversight.
 To keep a look out for property lying around in an unsecured place so that
concerned authorities could be informed.
 To keep a look for any security hazards or breach of safety rules and bring in to
the notice of the resort security officer.
 To investigate anything that does not appear to be normal.
 Ensure that safety rules and traffic regulations are being properly observed.
Response to Breach of Security
1. Occasions/Situations to consider as breach of security:
a. Unauthorized personnel discovery in the resort/restricted areas.
b. Unauthorized/illegally parked/abandoned vehicle
c. Suspicious person or activity response
d. Unknown or suspicious package discovery response/bomb threat.
2. Response Procedures
For each security level, Fire service and resort security personnel shall:
a. Respond to security threats or breaches of security and maintain critical facility.
b. Evacuate the facility in case of security threats or breaches of security, if needed.
c. Report security incident
d. Brief all facility personnel on possible threats and the need for vigilance, soliciting
their assistance in reporting suspicious persons, objects or activities.
e. Secure non-critical operations in order to focus response on critical operations.
3. Fire Fighting Systems
The resort in total will be covered with fire fighting system, fire water storage
tanks, Jockey pump and with fine hoses.

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4.4.4 EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS
I. Sai Priya Beach Resorts
a. Beach Tourism Resort:
Phone: 0891-2790333
b. Corporate Office:
D.No: 5-170, Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam – 530045
Phone: 0891-2790333
c. Mobile Telephone Nos:
i. D.R.K Prasad, Managing Director - 9848110384
ii. Rajesh - 9618678955
II. Designated Service Providers – Sub –Coordinators
a. Fire safety Services – 0891-2568905 (Off), 0891-2561461 (Res)
b. Electrical Services – Superintending Engineer – 0891-2562258
c. Utilities – Fuel & Fresh water providers – GVMC

III. External Resources:

a. Port Department, Visakhapatnam
i. Chair man: Sri KrishnaBabu, I.A.S
Phone No: 0891- 2876001
Fax: 0891-2565023
b. District Collector and Magistrate:
Off: 0891-2525384, 2509865
c. Joint Collector and Adnl District Magistrate:
Off: 0891-2563121
d. Superintendent of Police
Off: 0891- 2551104
e. Divisional Suptd., of Police
Off: 0891-2751966
f. Ambulance
 Government General Hospital: 108 & KGH – 0891-2564891
 Fire service: 101
g. Hospitals:
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  Government General Hospital:0891- 2564891
 Care Hospital: 0891-3041444
 Apollo Hospital: 0891-2727272

4.4.5 CYCLONE RELIEF CENTRE:

If the cyclone is announced, then the people from the proposed resort will send to the
nearest Cyclone Relief Centre which is 0.25Kms from the Sea cost constructed during
the year 1984 with plinth area of 178.44Sq.mts at Rushikonda and the distance between
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Fig: 4.1 Google Image showing distance from
from Cyclone Relief Centre to Sai Priya Beach

Resorts

0.58Km

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4.5 Biological Environment
Introduction
The term biological environment covers the prevalence of all living forms plants and
animals both terrestrial and aquatic in nearby coastal area. Living forms cover a very
wide spectrum of species and even a small area may have thousands of species if all
bacteria, protozoa, worms, insects, plants, animals and birds are to be included. In the
present study, higher taxa (trees, shrubs, herbs, climbers, sedges and grasses) and fauna
(mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians) are covered for impact assessment ppurpose.
It is needless to emphasize that living system is extremely complicated. They are
directly affected by changes in the physical environment but may often either adapt or
avoid the adverse environment.
The main objective of the ecological survey is aimed to find out baseline status of flora
and fauna of the study region. An ecological survey of the study area was conducted
particularly with reference to listing of species and assessment of the existing baseline
ecological (terrestrial and ecosystem) conditions in the study area.

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 Study area
The study area under investigation forms a coastal strip between Visakhapatnam and
Bheemili. Area is completely devoid of forest which is severely affected by natural and
anthropogenic activities resulting loss of habitat and dependant flora and fauna. The
area covered with plantations of Casuarinaequisetifolia, Anacardiumoccidentale and
Acacia auriculiformis. The dominant trees are Borassusflabellifer and
Azadirachtaindica. Some shrubs like Calotropisgigantea, Cassia auriculata, Lantana
camara and Prosopisjuliflora associated with the weeds like Hyptessuaveolens,
Tephrosiapurprea, and Croton bonplandianum are also growing in and surrounding
areas of the project area.
Terrestrial Ecology
Flora
The vegetation in the area is characterized by non-thorny vegetation growth. Trees in
the area are very sparse. Due to long anthropogenic pressures, the wild tree growth has
become almost confined to small trees. The core zone is primarily composed of fallow
field which is situated in the project boundary. Large areas of this land covered with
herbs and grasses. The most dominant species in buffer zone is Cashew plantations
which do not have large old growth trees but mostly regeneration in the form of
seedlings and saplings. These seedlings and saplings represent the under growth and
replace the shrubby vegetation.The list of plant species explored from both core and
buffer zones of the study area is given in the following Table 4.2.

Table 4.2: Flora reported from both core and buffer zones of the proposed project site.
S.No. Plant name Common name Family Habit
1 Abutilon crispum Tutturabenda Malvaceae H
2 Abutilon indicum Tutturabenda Malvaceae H
3 Acacia auriculiformis Acacia Mimosaceae T
4 Acacia leucophloea Thellathumma Mimosaceae T
5 Acalyphaalnifolia Euphorbiaceae H
6 Acalyphaindica Muripindi Euphorbiaceae H
7 Achyranthesaspera Dechena Amaranthaceae H

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 8 Aervalanata Pindikura Amaranthaceae H
9 Aeschynomeneindica Pachirotta Fabaceae H
10 Alangiumsalvifolium Uduga Alangiaceae T
11 Almanianodiflora Amaranthaceae H
12 Alysicarpusmonilifer Amera Fabaceae H
13 Amaranthusspinosa Needle burr Amaranthaceae H
14 Amaranthusviridis Thotkura Amaranthaceae H
15 Anacardiumoccidentale Jeedi Anacardiaceae T
16 Andrographisechioides Acanthaceae H
17 Annonasquamosa Seetaphalamu Annonaceae T
18 Antigononleptopus Railway creeper Polygonaceae Cl
19 Apludamutica Poaceae G
20 Aristidaadscensionis Poaceae G
21 Aristidafuniculata Puthiksgaddi Poaceae G
22 Aristidasetacea Parakagaddi Poaceae G
23 Aristolochiaindica Nallaeeswari Aristolochiaceae Cl
24 Arundinellapumila Poaceae G
25 Asparagus racemosus Pilliteegalu Asparagaceae H
26 Asystasiagangetica Acanthaceae H
27 Atylosiascaraboides Fabaceae H
28 Azadirachtaindica Vepa Meliaceae T
29 Blepharismolluginifolia Acanthaceae H
30 Boerhaviadiffusa Atikamamidi Nyctaginaceae H
31 Borassusflabellifer Thatichettu Arecaceae T
32 Borreriahispida Madanaku Rubiaceae H
33 Brachiariasemiverticellata Koramagaddi Poaceae G
34 Breyniavitis-idaea Coral Berry Tree Phyllanthaceae S
35 Calotropisgigantea Jilledu Asclepioadaceae S
36 Canthiumparvoflorum Balusu Rubiaceae S
37 Carallumaadscandense Kundetikommulu Asclepiadaceae H
38 Cardiospermumhelicacabum Buddabudasa Sapindaceae Cl
39 Carissa spinarum Vaaka Apocynaceae Cl
40 Cassia alata Thamaramokka Caesalpiniaceae S
41 Cassia auriculata Thangedu Caesalpiniaceae S
42 Cassia occidentalis Kasintha Caesalpiniaceae H
43 Cassia tora Thantemu Caesalpiniaceae H
44 Casuarinaequisetifolia Kajurina Casuarinaceae T
45 Chlorisbarbata Uppugaddi Poaceae G
46 Cissustrifoliata Vitaceae Cl
47 Cleome viscosa Kukkavaminta Cleomaceae H
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48 Cocciniaindica Kakidonda Cucurbitaceae Cl
49 Cocosnucifera Kobbari Arecaceae T
50 Commelinabenghalensis Kodukalu Commelinaceae Se
51 Corchorusacutangulus Nelabera Tiliaceae H
52 Crotalaria hebecarpa Fabaceae H
53 Croton bonplandianum Galivanamokka Euphorbiaceae H
54 Cucumismelo Gummadi Cucurbitaceae Cl
55 Cynodondactylon Gariki Poaceae G
56 Cynotisaxillaris Gollagundi Commelinaceae Se
57 Cyperusrotundus Thunga Cyperaceae Se
58 Dactylocteniumaegyptium Crow foot Poaceae G
59 Dalbergiasissoo Sisam Fabaceae T
60 Daturastramonium Ummetha Solanaceae S
61 Delonixregia Thurai Mimosaceae T
62 Desmodiumtriflorum Munta m andhu Fabaceae H
63 Dichrostachyscinerea Veluthuru Mimosaceae S
64 Dipterocanthusprostratus Acanthaceae H
65 Dodoneaviscosa Sapindaceae S
66 Eragrostispoaeoides Gobbigaddi Poaceae G
67 Eragrostistenella Small blade grass Poaceae G
68 Eucalyptus globulus Neelagii Euphorbiaceae T
69 Euphorbia hirta Nanubalu Euphorbiaceae H
70 Evolvulusalsynoides Vishnukrantha Convolvulaceae H
71 Evolvulusnummularius Convolvulaceae H
72 Ficusbengalensis Banyan tree Moraceae T
73 Fimbristyliscongesta Cyperaceae Se
74 Gmelinaarborea Gummuduteku Verbenaceae T
75 Gomphrenadecumbens Neerubogada Amaranthaceae H
76 Hedyotiscorymbosa Rubiaceae H
77 Hemidesmusindicus Indian Sarsaparila Asclepiadaceae Cl
78 Hybanthusennaespermus Ratnapurusha Violaceae H
79 Hyptissuaveolens Simatulasi Lamiaceae H
80 Indigoferaaspalathoides NelaVempali Fabaceae H
81 Indigoferaennaephylla Yerrapalleru Fabaceae H
82 Ipomoea biloba Convolvulaceae H
83 Ipomoea hederifolia Convolvulaceae Cl
84 Ipomoea obscura Convolvulaceae Cl
85 Ipomoea pes-tigridis Tiger's Foot Convolvulaceae H
86 Jatrophagossypifolia Seemanepalamu Euphorbiaceae S
87 Justiciaprocumbens Acanthaceae H
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 88 Kyllinganemoralis Cyperaceae Se
89 Lantana camara Gajupulu Verbenaceae S
90 Launaeasarmentosa Beach Launaea Asteraceae H
91 Leucasaspera Tellatummi Lamiaceae H
92 Mababuxifolia Pisini Ebenaceae S
93 Merremiatridentata Convolvulaceae H
94 Micrococcamercurialis Euphorbiaceae H
95 Mimosa pudica Attipatti Mimosaceae H
96 Mollugonudicaulis Peddaparipata Molluginaceae H
97 Morindatinctoria Thogaru Rubiaceae T
98 Ocimumamericanum Bhutulasi Lamiaceae H
99 Opuntiadillenii Brahmarakshasi Cactaceae H
100 Oxalis corniculata Pulichinta Oxalidaceae H
101 Partheniumhyasterophorus Vayyaribhama Asteraceae H
102 Passiflorafoetida Tellajumiki Passifloraceae Cl
103 Pavoniaodorata Chittibenda Malvaceae H
104 Pavoniazeylanica Karubenda Malvaceae H
105 Pedalium murex Peddapalleru Pedaliaceae H
106 Pennisetumorientale Fox tail grass Poaceae G
107 Perotisindica Indian Comet Grass Poaceae G
108 Phoenix lourerii Chittieetha Arecaceae S
109 Phoenix sylvestris Date palm Arecaceae T
110 Phragmiteskarka Eelakarra Poaceae G
111 Phyllanthusamarus Nelausiri Euphorbiaceae H
112 Phyllanthusdebilis Euphorbiaceae H
113 Phyllanthusmaderaspatensis Ranavali Euphorbiaceae H
114 Prosopisjuliflora Sarkaruthumma Mimosaceae T
115 Rhynchosia minima Nelaalumu Fabaceae H
116 Rothiaindica Fabaceae H
117 Ruelliatuberosa Acanthaceae H
118 Sapindusemarginatus Kunkudu Sapindaceae T
119 Sebastianiachamaelea Euphorbiaceae H
120 Setariaverticillata Bristly fox tail Cyperaceae G
121 Sidaacuta Chittemu Malvaceae H
122 Sidacordata Gayapaku Malvaceae H
123 Sidacordifolia Chirubenda Malvaceae H
124 Sidarhomboidea Chirubenda Malvaceae H
125 Solanumindicum Vankudu Solanaceae S
126 Sorghum halepanse Gala Poaceae G
127 Spinifexlittoreus Ravanasurameesalu Poaceae G
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128 Syzygiumcumini Neredu Myrtaceae T
129 Tamarindusindica Chinta Fabaceae T
130 Tectonagrandis Teku Verbenaceae T
131 Tephrosia maxima Fabaceae H
132 Tephrosiapurpurea Vempali Fabaceae H
133 Tephrosiavillosa Nuguvempali Fabaceae H
134 Terennaasiatica Papidi Rubiaceae S
135 Terminaliaalata Nallamaddi Combretaceae T
136 Thespesiapopulnea Indian tulip Malvaceae T
137 Tinosporacordifolia Tippateega Menispermaceae Cl
138 Tragiainvolucrata Duradagondi Euphorbiaceae H
139 Tragiaplukeneti Duradagondi Euphorbiaceae H
140 Tribulusterrestris Palleru Zygophyllaceae H
141 Tridaxprocumbens Gaddichamanti Asteraceae H
142 Triumfettarhomboidea Dekki Tiliaceae H
143 Tylophoraindica Goripala Asclepioadaceae H
144 Vernoniacinerea Garitakammi Asteraceae H
145 Vignatrilobata Ulavalu Fabaceae H
146 Waltheriaindica Nallabenda Sterculiaceae H
147 Wattakavolubilis Pala teega Asclepioadaceae Cl
148 Wrightiatinctoria Ankudu Apocynaceae T
149 Xanthium strumarium Marulamatangi Asteraceae H
150 Ziziphusmauritiana Regu Rhamnaceae T
151 Ziziphusoenoplea Parimi Rhamnaceae Cl
152 Zorniadiphylla Fabaceae H
153 Zorniagibbosa Fabaceae H
Cl-Climber; G-Grass; Herb; S-Shrub; Se-Sedge; T-Tree

Fauna
Fauna compiled on the basis of sighting during field survey in the area and also from
the information collected from villagers in the area. The checklist gives the zoological
name, common name and schedules of wild life found in the area. The mammalian
fauna is very less due to lack of well developed forests. So, some common mammalian
species like Musrattusrattus, Bandicootabengalensis and Herpestesedwardsi found.
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 Streptopeliachinensis, and Dicrurrusadsimilis available in the study area. Commonly
found reptiles in the area are Calotesversicolor, Hemidactylusfretanus and
Bangaruscirulis. In addition to the wildlife, commonly found domestic animals such as
cow, buffalo, goat, sheep, dog, cat etc. and lower life forms such as ant, spider,
butterfly, bee, wasp, and termite are also observed in the study area. Fauna reported in
the study area is given in Table-4.3.
Table: 4.3 List of faunal diversity observed in core and buffer zones of the study area.
S.No. Zoological Name Common Name Status in wildlife(Protection)
Act
Mammals
1 Musrattusrattus Common House Rat Schedule-V, Section, 6
2 Bandicootabengalensis Bandicoot Rat Schedule-V, Section, 6
3 Herpestesedwardsi Indian Grey mongoose Schedule-IV, Section, 6A
Birds
1 Bubulcus ibis Cattle egret Schedule-IV, Section,11
2 Ardeolagrayii Indian pond heron Schedule-IV, Section,11
3 Milvusmigrans Black kite Schedule-IV, Section,11
4 Streptopeliachinensis Spotted dove Schedule-IV, Section,11
5 Alcedoatthis Small blue kingfisher Schedule-IV, Section,11
6 Halcyon smyrensis White-breasted kingfisher Schedule-IV, Section,11
7 Meropsorientalis Small bee-eater Schedule-IV, Section,11
8 Acridotherestristis Common myna Schedule-IV, Section,11
9 Venellusindicus Red-wattled lapwing Schedule-IV, Section,11
10 Psittakulakrameri Rose ringed parakeet Schedule-IV, Section,11
11 Pyccnonotuscafer Red-vented bulbul Schedule-IV, Section,11
12 Coraciasbenghalensis Indian roller Schedule-IV, Section,11
13 Turdoidescaudatus Common babbler Schedule-IV, Section,11
14 Centropussinensis Crow pheasant Schedule-IV, Section,11
15 Dicrurrusadsimilis Black drango Schedule-IV, Section,11
16 Carvussplendens House crow Schedule-V, Section,1
17 Carvusmacrorhynchos Jungle crow Schedule-V, Section,1
Reptiles
1 Calotesversicolor Garden Lizard Schedule-IV
2 Hemidactylusfretanus Walllizard Schedule-IV
3 Bangaruscirulis Krait Schedule-IV
Amphibians
1 Ranatigrina Bull frog Schedule-IV
2 Bufomalanosticus Common Toad Schedule-IV
Butterflies
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1 Pachliopta hector Crimson Rose Schedule-IV
2 Papiliodemoleus Lime Butterfly Schedule-IV
3 Junoniaalmana Peacock pansy Schedule-IV
4 Hypolimnasbolina Great eggfly Schedule-IV
5 Euploea core Common Crow Schedule-IV
6 Neptishylas Common Sailor Schedule-IV
7 Catopsiliasps Emigrant Schedule-IV

Marine Ecology
Fishes, Arthropoda and Mollusca
Macro faunal communities such as crustaceans and mollusks constitute Major
components of any marine faunal assemble and play a significant role in maintaining
the steady state of the coastal ecosystem and enhance its biological productivity. To
understand the ecology of study area, plankton were collected and identified in tidal
water. Faunal species ranged from reptiles to crabs. Crustaceans, Bivalves and
Gastropods are the dominant fauna. A total of 12 fish species were identified in the
coastal area. Among the crustaceans the dominant species in the study area is
Macrophthalmusrosenbergii. All marine fauna has been given in the Table 4.4.
Table: 4.4. Marine fauna recorded in the study area.
S.No Scientific name Common name Family
Fishes
1 Cirrhinusmrigala White carp Cyprinidae
2 Channapunctata Spotted Snake Head Channidae
3 Megalopscyprinoides Herring Megalopidae
4 Chanoschanos Milk Fish Channidae
5 Mugilcephalus Flathead Grey Mullet Mugilidae
6 Elopsmachnata Tenpounder Elopidae
7 Labeorohita Rohu Cyprinidae
8 Velamugilcunnesius Longarm Mullet Mugilidae
9 Liza parsia Gold-spot Mullet Mugilidae
10 Liza macrolepis Largescale Mullet Mugilidae
11 Pampuschinensis Chinese silver promfret Stromateidae
12 Rastrelligerkanagurta Rake-grilled Mackerel Scombridae
Arthropoda (Crustaceans)
13 Macrobrachiumrosenbergii Giant Freshwater Prawn Palaemonidae
14 Penaeusindicus Indian White Shrimp Penaeidae
15 Artemiasalina Brine Shrimp Artemiidae
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 16 Litopenaeusvennamei White Shrimp Penaeidae
17 Scylla serrata Mud Crab Portunidae
18 Panulirushomarus Spiny Lobster Palinuridae
19 Metapenaeusensis Greasyback Shrimp Penaeidae
20 Penaeusmonodon Tiger Shrimp Penaeidae
Mollusca (Bivalves)
21 Meritrixmeritrix Asiatic Hard Clam Veneridae
22 Pinctadafucata Pearl Oyster Pteriidae
23 Pernaindica Brown mussel Mytilidae
24 Pernaveridis Asian Green mussel Mytilidae
25 Pinna nobilis Fan mussel Pinnidae
26 Meretrixcasta Matti Veneridae
27 Crassostreamadrassensis Indian backwater oyster Ostreidae
28 Anadaragranosa Blood cockle Arcidae
29 Paphiamalabarica Short neck clam Veneridae
30 Katelysiaopima Vazhukkumatti Veneridae

4.5.1 Impacts on terrestrial flora and fauna

Construction phase
Construction activity may have slight impact on flora nearby project area. Dust formed
during the construction activity will accumulate on the leaves of the plant which may
cause blocking of the stomata. Respiration activity of the plants gets affected due to
blockage in stomata. The noise generated during construction activity may have some
negative impact on birds found in the area. The impacts caused due during the
construction phase will be a reversible impact. Care must be taken to minimize the dust
formation due to construction activity viz. sprinkling of water, etc. Noise generated by
construction equipments will be controlled through provision of mufflers in machines
and implementation of other noise control measures.

Operational phase
The flora is sparse and there is no threatened flora and fauna found in and around the
project site. There will be no significant impact on the terrestrial flora and fauna during
the operational phase of the project. The flora and fauna found in the buffer area would
not be impacted by the project activity. However proper ferry traffic management will
further aid in reducing the noise and air pollution.
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 Impact on marine ecology
Marine ecosystem observed at a distance less than 0.5 km from the project site and
there is no construction activity in the seashore; hence the construction activity will not
have any impact on marine ecosystem.
Greenbelt development
The main objective of greenbelt is to provide a barrier between the source of pollution
and the surrounding area. Greenbelt around the various project appurtenances is
proposed, this will go a long way to protect environment and mitigate pollution levels
in the area. Development of plantation shall also prevent soil erosion and washing away
of the topsoil besides helping in stabilizing the functional ecosystem, make the climate
more conductive and restore water balance.
Plantation work
A 20-25m wide green belt shall be proposed on river bunds. Further, avenue plantation
will be undertaken besides the project. Extensive afforestation at project area will be
undertaken which will not only act as lung space in the area but will also improve
aesthetics. Multi-layered plantation comprising of medium height trees (7 m to 10 m)
and shrubs (5 m height) are proposed for the green belt. Moreover, in future creepers
will be planted along the boundary wall to enhance its insulation capacity.
Selection of species for greenbelt
Development of greenbelt is one of the most sensitive issues and shall be done with due
care. Selection of proper locally grown species in addition to checking of their growth
rate, quality, thickness of canopy cover, etc. shall be duly done as it helps in abatement
of fugitive noise, reduce the pollution level, thus making the place worth dwelling for
the diversified species flora. The plant species suitable for green belt development need
to be selected based on the flowing criteria.
 Native plant species will be preferred
 Fast growing plants will be planted
 Plants having thick canopy cover will be used
 Preferably perennial and evergreen species will be selected
 Plants having large leaf area index will be considered
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While making choice of plant species for cultivation in green belts, weightage has to be
given to the natural factor of bio-climate. It is also presumed that the selected plants will be
grown as per normal horticultural or forestry practices.
Trees are important sinks for air pollutants. Trees absorb noise and by enhancing the green
cover, improve the ecology and aesthetics and affect the local micrometeorology. Trees
also have major long-term impacts on soil quality and the ground water table. By using
suitable plant species, green belts can be developed in strategic zones to provide protection
from emitted and noise.
In view of this, the list of species to be planted in the green belt area is illustrated in Table
4.5. Mixed plantation shall be done keeping optimum spacing between the saplings.
Table: 4.5Selected list of plant species for greenbelt
Si.No. Botanical name Family
1 Azadirachtaindica Meliaceae
2 Bombaxceiba Bombacaceae
3 Buahiniapurpurea Caesalpiniaceae
4 Dalbergiasissoo Fabaceae
5 Delonixregia Mimosaceae
6 Feronia elephant Rutaceae
7 Ficusbenghalensis Moraceae
8 Ficusreligiosa Moraceae
9 Hardwickiabinata Fabaceae
10 Holopteliaintegrifolia Ulmaceae
11 Lagerstromoeareginae Lythraceae
12 Sesbaniasesban Caesalpiniaceae
13 Mangiferaindica Anacariaceae
14 Millingtoniahortensis Bignoniaceae
15 Moringaoliefera Moringaceae
16 Petlophorumpterocarpum Caesalpiniaceae
17 Polyalthialongifolia Annonaceae
18 Pongamiapinnata Fabaceae
19 Sapindusemarginatus Sapindaceae
20 Syzygiumcumini Myrtaceae
21 Tectonagrandis Verbenaceae
22 Tecomastans Bignoniaceae
23 Terminaliabellerica Combretaceae
24 Terminaliacatappa Combretaceae

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4.6 SOCIO-ECONOMIC:

Brief Profile of Visakhapatnam District

The Visakhapatnam district has witnessed positive trends in indicators such as density,
sex ratio, literacy rate, economic livelihood and urban population. For instance, the sex
ratio has improved from 958 in 2001 to 1006 females per 1000males in 2011. The
density is 384 people per sq.km. In addition, the literacy rate, the average literacy rate
in 2011 were 66.91 compared to 59.96 of 2001. The gradual development of urban
agglomerations has increased urban population from 23.5% in 2001 to 25.5% in 2011.
The district has 3 revenue divisions, 43 Tehsils 3 nagarnigam, 3 nagarpalika, 944 gram
panchayaths and 3294 revenue villages.

Table: 4.6 Demographical indicators of Vishakhapatnam district

Description 2011 2001

Actual Population 4,290,589 3,832,336
Male 2,138,910 1,930,197
Female 2,151,679 1,902,139
Population Growth 11.96% 16.66%
Density/km2 384 343
Sex Ratio (Per 1000) 1006 985
Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) 961 976
Average Literacy 66.91 59.96
Male Literacy 74.56 69.68
Female Literacy 59.34 50.12
Total Child Population (0-6 Age) 452,213 493,124
Male Population (0-6 Age) 230,630 249,517
Female Population (0-6 Age) 221,583 243,607
Literates 2,568,249 2,002,316
Male Literates 1,422,878 1,171,082
Female Literates 1,145,371 831,234
Child Proportion (0-6 Age) 10.54% 12.87%
Boys Proportion (0-6 Age) 10.78% 12.93%
Girls Proportion (0-6 Age) 10.30% 12.81%

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4.6.1 ECONOMIC AND LIVELIHOOD PROFILE
The 2011 census figures for the study area indicate a low workers participation ratio
ranging from 33% to 44% in comparison to the existing livelihood and income-
generating opportunities that are available. In comparison, based on the provisional
population.
Data for Visakhapatnam district (2011); the workers participation ratio is higher at
approximately 46%. The data also indicates that 67.88% of the population is engaged in
agriculture and allied activities whereas 22.28% are in the services and tertiary sector.

4.6.2 Fisheries community and fishery-based livelihoods:

As per the District Fisheries Department, the district has 113,632 fisherfolk population,
66 landing centres, and 63 fishing villages with 28779 families. Whereas, 28739
families are traditional fishery families 29,118 families under below poverty line
(BPL).From the all districts of Andhra Pradesh, Visakhapatnam district has accounted
19% population, 35% population has primary level education. In addition, 18%
engaged in labour related activities, 24% involved in marketing of fish. The local
community in the study area of Bhimunipatnam (Bhimili) division practices marine
fishing,inland fishing and brackish water fishing.Table: 4.26 provides district profile,
population distribution structure and educational status profile of the district an
illustration of key fishing settlements in the study area.

Fig: 4.2Fishermen Occupational profile in Visakhapatnam District

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 Other than
fishing Occupational Profile
6% Others
0%
Marketing of
fish
36%
Labourer
45%

Curing/ Making/
Peeling Processing Repairing Net
1% 10% 2%

4.6.3 Fishing crafts:

Overall, there are a total of 8,019 fishing craft in the district. In this, 57% of the
fishermen using non--motorized
motorized boats, 29% fishermen has motorized crafts, 14% of the
people have trawlers and total mechanised crafts. Generally, men go for fish hunting
hunting,
brokerage, working in boats and ships, and women sell the fish, employed as wage
wage-
labour, curing, processing, supporting post-
post harvest fishing activities like sorting,
washing, grading of the landed harvest as well as fish drying and also sell fish in the
local market.

The study area is in and around the proposed project have hatcheries, educational
institutes,, and shrimp processing units.

4.6.4 Tourism:

The study area in and around proposed site has some touristt destination
destination. There are
some designated/notified heritage sites or archaeological monuments in the visakha
district and study area. Key places of the within the limits interest include:
Bheemunipatnam or Bhimili, Rushikonda, Lawson's Bay and RK beach
Beaches:Bheemunipatnam
Hills: Thotlakonda,, Red Hills, Rushikinda, Kailasagiri Hills, Simhachalam hills
Temples:: Simhachalam, Rushikinda, Kailasagiri,
Parks:: Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, Vudapark, Thineti Park.

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 Fig: 4.3 SITE PHOTOGRAPHS

CSR ACTIVITIES PHOTOGRAPHS

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CSR Activities have done :
 Donation of rice bags, sports kits to students, providing snacks, blood camps to
Chinnajiar Swamy Blind School
 Supply of food for vedha patasala during festivals
 Skill development training will be provided to chepala uppada villagers on catering
 Provision of toilets to Govt. primary school at Rushikonda
We will continue the same in future also.

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