REPORT ON

ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS OF
NASHIK
REGION
MAHARASHTRA

MAHARASHTRA POLLUTION CONTROL

BOARD
Kalpataru Point, Sion Circle, Sion (East)
Mumbai 400
 ENVIRONMENT STATUS REPORT OF NASIK REGION

INTRODUCTION:

NASHIK CITY AND NASHIK DISTRICT

Nasik city is the capital of Khandesh and also has a head quarter of Nasik
revenue division and so also Regional office of Maharashtra Pollution Control
Board. Nashik city is an important and one of the famous ancient cities of
Maharashtra. It is a district head quarter located on the banks of Godavari River
and is at 565 meters above mean sea level (MSL). Two interpretation are
available on origin of the name ‘NASHIK’, the first relates with the town situated
on nine peaks (Navshikhar) and second relates to the incidence in Ramayana
where at this place Lakshmana is said to have cut off the nose (Nashik) of
Shurpanakha, a sister of Lankadhipati Ravan.

It is a place of rich heritage and culture and now developed into a

metropolis with a population of approximately 11 Lakhs. The banks or the Ghats
of the river Godavari are considered to be sacred people take holy dip in the
“Kundas” (Ponds) constructed on the river banks. Godavari river is “Dakshin
Vahini”, Ramkund is a unique place of religious importance at all the times,
specially in the “Kumbhamela”.

Nashik, a major industrial town situated at Latitude19 0 - 33’ and 200 - 53’
North and Longitude 73 0 – 16’ and 750 –6’ East in Northern Maharashtra, is
located at a height of 565 meters above mean sea level at a distance of 180 Km
from Mumbai (Bombay), 210 Kms from Pune, 165 Kms. from Ahmednagar and
180 Kms from Aurangabad. The total area is 259.13 Sq.Km which is 2nd largest
in Maharashtra after Mumbai. It has a population of 15, 00,000 and road length of
850 Kms. Similarly Mumbai Agra National Highway No.3 (1000 Km) and Nashik-
Pune National Highway No.50 (210 Kms). The main rivers flowing in the district
are Godavari, Kashyapi, Darna, Girna, Kadwa and Nasardi ( Nandini),. There are
two industrial eastates namely Satpur having 1600 Acres and 750 no. of units
and Ambad having 1400 Acres area with 850 nos. of units.

The city has become the center of attraction because of its beautiful
surroundings and cool and pleasant climate. Nashik has a peculiarity of its own
due to its mythological, historical, social and cultural importance. The city, vibrant
and active on the industrial, political, social and cultural fronts, has influenced the
lives of many great personalities. The river Godavari flows through the city.
Temples and ghats on the banks of Godavari have made Nashik one of the
holiest places for Hindus all over the World. Religious spots such as
Trimbakeshwar, Panchavati, and Tapovan are known all over India. Nashik
Municipality was formed in the year 1864 and in the same year, Nashik was

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made a full fledged district with 13 Talukas. Presently there are 15 Talukas
namely Nashik, Peth, Dindori, Surgana, Kalvan, Baglan(Satana), Devla,
Trimbakeshwar, Malegaon, Chandwad, Nandgaon, Yeola, Niphad, Sinnar and
Igatpuri.

Nashik District is a major agricultural center known for grapes, onion,

flowers, sugar cane, rice and popular vegetables. Grapes, onions and flowers are
exported all over the World. Cultivated area is around 56% of the total land area.

Nashik abounds in forest wealth. The forest lies in the western part of the
District. Surgana, Kalwan, Peth, Dindori, Nashik & Igatpuri Talukas have a
number of forest. Teak and sissoo trees are found in large number in these
forests. Besides these trees and shrubs like anjan, agave and babmoo are also
found here. The jungles are in habitat by animal such as wolves, hyenas,
sambars, foxes and birds like koels, kingfishers and peacocks.

CLIMATE

The climate of Nashik compares well with that of Pune & Bangalore. The
climate is pleasant almost through out the year. Winter temperature as low as 2 0
C has been recorded in the city. The hottest month is May with temperature
touching 43 0 C . Average rainfall is approx. 650 mm most of which is during the
periods June-September. Evenings are cool even during summer as it is
surrounded by hilly areas. Due to rapid industrialization, and increase in
population, the average temperature is increasing in every year.

WATER SUPPLY

Nashik gets its water supply from wells, lakes, rivers and percolation tanks.
The Darna, Gangapur, Chankapur, Mukane, Ozarkhed and Waghad lakes have
been formed by constructing Dams across rivers. The gangapur and Nandur-
Madhameshwar Dams have been built across the river Godavari. Similarly there
are two dams across the Girna-one at Chankapur and the other at Panzarakhan.

HISTORY OF NASHIK

From archaeological excavations it is found that the area surrounding

Nashik was inhibited since early Stone Age. Tolls of trap rock characteristic of
that time have been found buried in the river bed at Gangavadi, 16 Km North-
West of Nashik. Agastya, the renowned sage was the first Aryan to cross the
Vindhya Mountains and live on the banks of the Godavari. Agastya was followed
by other sages.

Lord Rama accompanied by Lakshman and Sita met Agastya, and he

presented Ram with bow and two quivers presumably to fight the Rakshasas. He
also advised him to settle down at Panchavati, so called because of the five great

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banyan trees which grew there. Panchavati was then at the fringe of the
Dandkaranya forest. It is from here that Sita was abducted by Rawan to Lanka.
Later on poets like Walmiki, Kalidas, the dramatist Bhavbhuti discovered and
found in Padmapur as Nashik was then known, great inspiration.

Coming closer to historical times, we find that all this territory was included
in Ashok’s mighty empire. Later during the era of the Satavahana the Nashik
district become very prosporous as it lay on the trade root to Broach. The city
was named as Gulshanabad during Mughal period, in appreciation of beauty of
Nashik. The old name of Nashik was restored when Peshwas took over in 1751.

Raghobadada and Anandibai of Peshwas had stayed at Nashik during later

part of their life. By 1818 Nashik was a considerable town with two places,
magnificent buildings and beautiful gardens and vineyards.

The Nashik Municipal Corporation has completed dream project of

Dadasaheb Phalke Memorial Park and Buddha Vihar. The memorial is spread
over 29 acres of land at the foot of the Pandava Caves. The landscape with
pavements on natural slopes, greenery, flower-beds and mini forest give you the
refreshing experience of tranquility.

PLACES OF INTEREST

Muktidham was built in the year 1971 and is renowned for its peculiar
architecture. It is just half a kilometer from Nashik road railway station. It is made
of marble stones on which Shlokas of Gita are carved very decoratively. Lodging
and boarding facility is also made available to the visitors.

Pandav Caves are so called because in 17th century some people erroneously
thought that the idols in caves are those of Pandavas. These caves are located
on Mumbai-Agra Road at a distance of 8 kms. from Nashik. These caves were
carved by Mahayan Pantha 2000 years ago.

Saptashrungi Mata (Wani) temple is 52 kms. from Nashik. Taxis, jeeps, ST and
mini buses go almost up to foot of the temple, from where one has to climb 472
steps. Chaitra Purnima, the main fair, is held in April every year.

Vipassyana International Academy : Dharmmagiri (Igatpuri) is situated in the

beautiful, hilly surroundings, less than a km from Igatpuri Railway station. The
splendid pagoda, built in Burmese architecture, and having 380 meditation cells
beneath, is worth visiting and experiencing. But more important activity there is to
conduct 10 days “Vipassyana” meditation courses for better mental health. There
are no fees for these in-house courses and modest arrangements for stay and
food are available. One can voluntarily donate at the end of the course. There
are 20 more Vipassyana Centers in India and 30 centers in other parts of the
world.

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Shirdi is a popular holy place in Ahemadnagar district, about 90 kms away from
Nashik. Shri.Saibaba’s temple is the main attraction for all classes of people from
every corner of India.

Jain Caves or Shree Digambar Jain Siddhakshetra Gajpanth Mhasrul, is a

temple of 24th Tirthankar, Bhagwan Mahavir. This place is 5 kms. away from
Nashik city. There are ancient caves dating back to 60 BC and are known as
Siddakshetra.

Trimbakeshwar is a well known pilgrimage centre having Lord Mahadev temple

which is one among twelve Jyotirlingas. The river Godavari originates from
Brahmagiri hills of Trimbakeshwar. It is situated at a distance of 29 kms. from
Nashik.

Dadasaheb Phalke Smarak at the foot of Pandav Leni (caves) is dream project
of Nashik Municipal Corporation. This memorial is spread over 29 acres of land
with very good landscape.

Indian Institute of Research in Numismatic Studies for studies and research in

coins and is located about 19 kms from Nashik city on Nashik-Trimbak road. Its
museum has an impressive Money Gallery, presenting the history of Indian coins
right from its beginning to the modern period and a photo gallery.

Kapalvruksha Science Museum is a mini institution handcrafted by an

imaginative small scale entrepreneur, Mr. P.V.Deshpande, a very unassuming
personality with a strong national pride : The museum offers visitors a chance to
roam in the realm of science and technology with play and fun. The answer to
the questions like what is gyroscopic mechanism or momentum machine, what
are population of India and what rate it is increasing, your weight on different
planets, how India was about 10,000 years ago and how it changed can be had
at the museum? Besides, the thrilling experience of darkness or earthquake or a
kaleidoscope can also be had at the museum. This is the only museum of its kind
in the country.

AGRO NASHIK:

Bajra, Rice and Jawar are the main kharif crops of Nashik district. Cotton and
ground nuts are also grown here. Bajra is the main crop in the eastern parts,
especially in Malegaon, Baglan, Yeola, Nandgaon and Chandwad talukas. Rice
is mainly grown in the western parts of the district – Igatpuri, Peth, Nashik and
Surgana talukas. Jawar is grown on a large scale in Malegaon, Nandgaon,
Baglan, Chandwad and Kalvan talukas though it is common in other talukas also.
This crop is grown on a large scale in the Rabi season as well.Groundnut is
grown in all parts of the district but Malegaon, Baglan, Nandgaon and Kalwan
talukas produce more of it. Cotton is produced by Malegaon, Baglan and Kalvan

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Talukas on a small scale. Besides, these crops, several pulses like Udad (black
gram), Moong (green gram) and Tur are grown here.

Jawar, wheat and gram are grown in the district during Rabi season. Jawar is
common in almost all the talukas. However, in Yeola, Dindori, Sinnar and Kalwan
talukas, it is grown on a large scale. Wheat is grown in Dindori, Niphad, Baglan,
Yeola and Nashik talukas. Gram is grown in all the talukas.

Nashik is known as ‘Grape city”. Nashik district is known for certain irrigated
crops like Sugarcane, Grapes Onions and other vegetables. Sugarcane is the
main irrigated crop of the district. Niphad, Nashik, Baaglan, Yeola, Maledgaon
and Sinnar talukas produce large quantities of sugarcane. Nashik, Niphad,
Dindori, and Kalvan talukas have many vineyards. Onions is grown in plenty in
Lasalgaon, Niphad, Nashik, Sinnar and Malegaon areas. Brinjal, Cabbage,
Cauliflower, Tomato, Cucumber, Carrot, Potato and Coriander are some of the
vegetables grown in the district.

Export Potential of Nashik Onions

India is a major onion producing country and is the 2nd largest onion producer in
the world, first being China, India has doubled its producing during the past two
decades. The share of Maharashtra in the production of onion is around 30% of
the country’s production. In Maharashtra Nashik district contributes 35 to 40% of
the state’s production.

India’s export has made a gradual growth during the last four and half decades.
Consumers in the importing countries have traditionally developed special taste
and liking for Nashik onion due to its pungency, flavour and colour. These
qualities have had an added advantage for Nashik onion in the export market.
Moreover, it has longer shelf life compared to other onion varieties grown in other
parts of India. The onion harvested during October-December is Kharif crop,
January-March is Rangada Crop and April-May is called Rabi or Unhali Crop. All
the above harvested onion is available for export with Rabi crop having its longer
shelf life. Thus export from Nashik Region is possible throughout the year.

National Agricultural Co-operative Marketing Federation of India Ltd., (NAFED)

came into onion export as back as in 1965 when small consignments were
exported to ShriLanka. This export was continued to other countries also and
due to NAFED’s increasing role in this trade, Government of India chanalized
onion export through NAFED. Under the chanalization scheme NAFED has been
exporting onion on its own account, as also streamlining the exports of onion
through Associate Shippers. In this case the quality, export price, etc. is
regulated. In addition, linkage with farmers, trade and foreign buyers has been
systematically established. A research body, presently known as National
Horticulture Research and Development Foundation (NHRDF) was established
more than two decades ago, sponsored by NAFED. This institution has been

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engaged in research, development and extension, improved cultivation practices,
improving the storage life etc.

WINE PARK
Wine park, the brain child of Government of Maharashtra, is a concept wherein
solution to the wastage of grapes, due to its highly perishable nature, is sought to
be found. After extensive deliberations the government of Maharashtra has
announced a new policy to encourage cultivation, marketing processing and
export of this profitable crop, emphasizing the need of wine making by creating
exclusive wine parks. There are at present fifteen wineries in operation in Nashik
district and few more are ready to join shortly. The total installed capacity of all
the wineries are around 25 lakh lits/year.

The Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation is actively

collaborating with the state government in creating Wine Parks in the districts of
Nashik and Sangli. In this context, the Government has announced the Grape
Processing Industry Policy – 2001.

AHMEDNAGAR:

Ahmednagar is a historic city having a history of 500 years in existence. The first
Municipal Council in existence since 150 years,now, converted into a Municipal
Corporation. In India, during British Rule, the first Municipal Corporation was
established in 1688 A.D. in Chenai (Then Madras). Lord Reepan set up the
Rules and Regulations about work pattern of Municipal Corporations, post
independence since 1949 Municipal Corporations work under Mumbai Regional
Corporation Rules till date.

As per the 12th Amendment in Constitution, Municipal Corporations were

required to look after environment, forest, public health, municipal solid waste,
fire prevention, slums welfare, etc. The aim was to strengthen the National
Development through efficient working of urban and local bodies. Following the
74th Amendment in the Constitution, Municipal Council & Corporations were
made compulsory to look after and bring about project for the development and
protection of environment. As compared to the other Municipal Corporations,
Ahmednagar is less urbanized and efforts could be made to protect and develop
surrounding environment. As per 2001 census, population of Ahmednagar city is
307455 souls. Out of which 159409 are male and 148046 females. The rate of
population increase is 1981 → 21.74%, 1991 → 25.98 and 2001 → 69.74%
which is clear cut indication of fast urbanization. The percentage of literacy is
77.52%.The Ahmednagar city is normally comes under aired zone. The average
rainfall is 531 mm. The average temperature ranges from 10 to 40oC throughout
three seasons. The average humidity ranges from 25 to 80%.

GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION & LAND USE:

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 Ahmednagar city is located in Central Maharashtra 656.54 Mtrs from MSL
at 74 48’ Latitude and 19o05’ Longitude. The total area is 85.15 sq.km. It is 120
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km from Pune and 278 km. from Mumbai. The total land under city area is 8514
hectares. The break-up of land is developed land 958.59 hectare, i.e. 48.24%
and undeveloped land is 1028.4 hectare, i.e. 51.76%.

The land use is mainly under residential and commercial use. Rest of
land is under development. Hence 22 spots of land is under slums where 15% of
population is residing. There are 17 official and 5 unofficial slums in the city.
The major causes of slums are (1) failure to central migration (2) Inadequate
basic amenities which are responsible for slum growth.The growth of slum is a
major cause of domestic pollution. It is need of the hour to look after the
provision of basic amenities to the citizens to control mushrooming of the slums
of the cities.

HISTORICAL MONUMENTS :

As Ahmednagar is a prominent historical city, there are some historical

monuments such as Ahmednagar Fort, Baugh Roja, Damdi Masjid, Farah
Baugh, etc.of which Ahmednagar Fort has a unique importance where Pandit
Jawaharlal Nehru was kept under imprisonment during independence movement
against British Rules where he wrote famous book “Discovery of India”. There
are various religious places in Ahmednagar city representing cosmopolitan
nature of the society.

JALGAON DISTRICT:

The District Jalgaon is having geographical area about 11771 Sq.Km. The main
notified rivers are Tapi and Girna. Both rivers are seasonal. The main crop
cultivated in various parts of district is Banana, Cotton and Sugar Cane. The soil
strata of the various field is deep black soil, having high fertile structure. The
major dams in the jurisdiction are Hatnur and Girna. The annual average rainfall
of the district is 445.4 mm. The extreme temperature noted in the last summer
season is 470C. The mean sea level of the Jalgaon city is 208.51 M. The most
part of the forest having variety of Angiospermic trees and also having
biodiversity appeared in the most part of the tropical region of the district. The
Jalgaon district is having 14 Nos. of Talukas. The population of Jalgaon city as
per last census indicates normal growth rate and having total population is about
368000.

DHULE DISTRICT :-

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 The District Dhule situated on North of Nashik regions it is geographically
located in between 20o to 21o latitudes and 74o-55’ to 76o-28’ longitudes. The
river Aner distinguished the Boundaries of Jalgaon & Dhule District, Madhya
Pradesh. On its East side there is Jalgaon District and North West Nandurbar
District of Maharashtra. The North East side of the District covered with State of
Madhya Pradesh. The North side there is Tapi River flowing East West through
Mudavad, Jayatpur, Babhulade, Uparpind, Anturli etc. The tributary rivers are
Arunawati, Panzara, Burai, Amarawati, Aner flows through various parts of the
district. The major Dams in the district are Arunapuri, Nakane, Latipada, Burai &
Amrawati. The geographical area of Dhule District is 8061 Sq.Km. The District
comprised predominantly Black-cotton soil, medium Black-cotton soil, sandy and
murumy etc. The geographical area of the forestland is about 1861.851 Sq.Kms.
The average rainfall yearly is 755mm. and the whole district atmosphere is hot
and dry category.

There are Four Talukas in the District with Two Municipal Councils & One
Municipal Corporation. The major crops cultivated in the district are Bajra, Sweet
corn, Cotton, Sugar Cane etc. The total No. of industries in the district is 492.
The major products are Oil, Sugar, Ginning & Pressing of Cottons, Milk, and Saw
Mills etc. National Highway No. 3 & 6 passes through various places of the
district.

NANDURBAR DISTRICT :-

The District Nandurbar situated on North West of Dhule regions it is

geographically located in between 20o to 22o latitudes and 75o-56’ to 77o-29’
longitudes. The river Narmada distinguished the Boundaries of Gujarat & State of
Maharashtra. The geographical area of Nandurbar District is about 5035 Sq.Kms.
The District comprised predominantly Black-cotton soil, medium Black-cotton
soil, sandy and murumy etc. The geographical area of the forestland is about
2214.029 Sq.Kms. The average rainfall yearly is 780mm. and the whole district
atmosphere is hot and dry category. There are 06 Talukas in the District with 04
Municipal Councils. The major crops cultivated in the district are Bajra, Sweet
corn, Cotton, Sugar Cane etc. The major hill station Toranmal situated on the
Northern side of the Nandurbar district and it is known to be second coolest
tourist place of the state. The total No. of industries in the district is 210. The
major products are Oil, Sugar, Ginning & Pressing of Cottons, Milk, and Saw
Mills etc.

INDUSTRIAL NASHIK REGION:

The Regional office of MPCB is functioning at Nasik since 1984. As of now

there are five districts in its jurisdiction, namely Nasik, Ahmadnagar, Jalgaon

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Dhule and Nandurbar. In the jurisdiction of Regional Office-Nasik there are about
9 Nos. of MIDC areas of which MIDC areas at Ambad, Satpur, Sinner, Palkhed,
and Vinchur are in Nasik district, MIDC Ahmednagar, MIDC Supa, and MIDC
Shrirampur are in Nagar district, MIDC Jalgaon and MIDC Dhule are fully
developed. There is also better response for establishing the industrial unit in
MIDC areas of Vinchur, Jalgaon, nagar and Dhule. Apart from above, in Nasik
region about 22 Nos. of Co-operative Industrial Estates had also been
established. In addition to this, the industries are also establishing rapidly on the
private land near Nasik and Nagar city. In all there are around 8552 number
industries are pressed in this region. The history of industrial Nashik dates back
to some 300 years when Copper and Brass handicraft industries were started by
the migrant artisans from Gujarat, known as Tambats or Kansaras. These once
upon a time flourishing industries are now almost on the verge of extinction,
though the remnants of it can still be spotted in the main market of Nashik.

The other industries in Nashik district were silk, silk dying, Calico printing, blanket
weaving, paper manufacturing etc. Paithani sarees of Yeola are highly popular
with ladies. All these industries together provided livelihood to about 35000
families in the year 1872.

Bidi manufacturing was started at Sinnar in the year 1900 by Late Shri Balaji
Waje, which paved the way for many small and large scale industries to take a
plunge in this sector. The Bidi industries employ more than 19000 people. Some
of the brands have even established their reputation in the international market.

The infrastructure development started with the establishment of Railway loco

sheds and goods yard at Igatpuri and a junction cum terminus at Manmad
Traction Motor Workshop and INDIAN RAILWAYS INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL
ENGINEERING (IRIEEN) were established at Nashik road. Railways have set up
this Institute for imparting training to Probationers of Indian Railway Service of
Electrical Engineers (IIRSEE). In addition, IRIEEN also conducts training
courses for the serving electrical engineers of Indian Railways.

Indian Security Press was started by the Government of India in November 1928
for printing Stamps and Currency Notes. A separate Currency Note Press was
established at Jail Road years later. These two major establishments under the
finance Ministry employed 11000 persons in the area.

The First Sugar factory was started by Walchand Group of Industries in the year
1933 at Ravalgaon in Malegaon Taluka. At present there are 7 Sugar factories in
the District employing hundreds of people and helping sugarcane growers.
Likewise, the first foundry in Nashik was started in 1933, first Soap factory in
1936 and the first Cement Tiles factory in 1943. Malegaon is a major power loom
centre in Maharashtra.

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Nashik basically remained dormant till 1962 in terms of industrialization.
Thereafter, the things slowly and steadily started changing for Nashik to develop
into an important industrial centre of the country. The Government of
Maharasshtra announced its industrial developement Policy in the year 1962 and
Satpur in Nashik was declared as an Industrial Area in 1963. A new era of
industrialization started with setting up of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited at Ozar,
17 kms. from Nashik on Agra Road, for manufacturing MIG series of fighter
aircrafts. The factory was established in 1964. The change in industrial scenario
can be gauged from the fact that till 1961 only 181 factories were registered
under the Factory’s Act which gradually rose to 1086 factories by the year 1988.
MIDC was established to oversee the growth of the industries. The industries in
Satpur started functioning by 1965-66. The decision of SICOM in 1967 to
develop Nashik as a growth centre was like a boon for rapid industrialization of
the region. Nashik, due to it’s location and climatic advantages, was soon
flooded with many small and large scale industries. Some major business
organizations in Satpur are ABB, MICO, XLO, VIP, Mahindra & Mahindra,
Crompton Greaves, Carbon Everflow, Taparia Tools etc., Here, we fondly
remember Late Padmashri Babubhai Rathi, Shri. Dadasaheb Potnis and others,
who were first to visualize the strength of Nashik to develop into a prominent
industrial zone formed the Nashik Industrial Co-operative Industrial Estate (NICE)
in 1962. This is where the Modern Industrial Nashik was born and grew from
strength to strength to become one of the most important industrial zones of the
country.

The real transformation of Nashik took place during last twenty-five years.
Saturation of Satpur MIDC with industries necessitated the creation of an
additional industrial. This led to acquisition of 5231 hectares of land at Ambad
by MIDC in 1980. Apart from Satpur, Ambad and Sinnar (Malegaon), the district
has other MIDC estates at Malegaon, Dindori, Vinchur, Peint and Surgana.

There are several co-operative industrial estate located in and around Nashik,
Sinnar, Malegaon, Manmad, Yeola, Pimpalgaon Basant, Kalwan, Igatpuri,
Chandwad and Nandgaon in the district. There are many well planned flatted
estates at Satpur and Ambad wherein small and tiny enterprises are functioning.
The industrial expansion of district has spread along the Mumbai-Agra road
(NH3) between Nashik and Igatpuri where many large and medium scale
industries have come up. Some of the renowned names in this area are
Mahindra & Mahindra, EBG India, Shalimar Paints, Sapat, Samsonite, Carbon
Everflow, etc.

Agriculture is the main occupation for majority population of Nashik district. The
main producers are Grapes and onion. Maharashtra is one of the largest
producers of grapes where Nashik along with Single district leads the race.

Table- industrial statistics

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No. of Industries in Nashik Region

Sub-Region LSI MSI SSI

Nashik 92 40 5240
Ahmednagar 33 45 906
Jalgaon-I 22 10 1565
Jalgaon-II 24 10 605
(Dhule & Nandurbar Dist.)

Total (Region) 171 105 8311

Sub-Region RED ORANGE GREEN

Nashik 370 281 4721

Ahmednagar 215 66 703
Jalgaon-I 121 128 1348
Jalgaon-II 76 43 520
(Dhule & Nandurbar Dist.)
Total (Region) 782 518 7292

Sub-Region Water polluting Air Polluting H.W. generating

Industries Industries Industries
Nashik 355 67 133

Ahmednagar 118 60 59

Jalgaon-I 213 52 78

Jalgaon-II 119 41 30
(Dhule & Nandurbar Dist.)

Total (Region) 805 220 300

Status of MIDC area in a Nashik Region:

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MIDC area No. of Industrial CETP Illegal dumping
Unit site

Nashik Distt.
Satpur-
Ambad- 5372 Nil Nil
Sinnar
Palkhed
Vinchur
Ahmednagar Distt.
Supa
Parner
Shrirampur 984 Nil Nil
Sangamner
Kedgaon
Jalgaon Distt.
Jalgaon MIDC 1597 Nil Nil

Dhule Distt
Dhule MIDC 639 Nil Nil

As such there is no common effluent treatment plant in this region for the
treatment of effluent generated from SSI Unit. It is the need of the hour to provide
common effluent treatment plant in these industrial areas. The M.I.D.C. has not
provided any underground drainage system for collection of industrial and
domestic waste water. There is no common hazardous waste dumping site
identified in the area. The Nagar district is dominates by agro-based industries
like Sugar and Distilleries. There are 13 nos. of Distilleries, 18 nos. of Sugar
Industries apart from large nos of milk processing plants.

In addition to above there are 5 co-operative industrial estates viz, Nashik,

Sinnar, Yeola, Ozar, Pimpalgaon in Nashik District. Similarly there are 4 Co-
operative industrial state viz, Sangamner, Kedgaon, Kopargaon, Shrirampur in
Ahemadnagar district. In Jalgaon district there are 9 Nos. of Co-Op. Industrial
Estates in the districts namely Bhusawal, Jalgaon, Pachora, Chalisgaon, Jamner,
Amalner, Chopda, Raver and Savada-Faizpur. The existing MIDC area which is
located about 5 kms. from the Jalgaon city. Considering the need of growth of
industries, MIDC intend to commission new industrial area, which will be located
at Khadka village, Taluka Bhusawal, Dist.Jalgaon. Though, there is an
adequate treatment facility, which is duly provided by individual industries there is
a need of common effluent treatment plant for which the proposal, is under the
consideration of District Sallagar Samiti Jalgaon.

Municipal Solid Waste Management :

In Nashik region there are 41 nos, of local bodies are in existance &
details of the same is given as below:-

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 Municipal solid waste Collection, treatment & disposal facility at Nashik.
Includes composting & scientific land filling which is in operation. Malegaon
Municipal Corporation has provided vermin-Composting. Satana, Bhagur &
Chalisgaon municipal council have also set up for vermin composting for
municipal solid waste. Similarly at Shirpur & Chopada Municipal Council has
provided composting facility for MSW.

The problems of municipal councils Nawapur have been studied with a

respect to develop a model facility for the municipal solid waste. A grant of Rs.75
lakhs has been sanctioned by the Board for developing the model facility at
Municipal Council Nawapur, which is ready for commissioning. The development
of MSW management facilities at other areas of Nashik region are in progress.
Presently, most of the Municipal Councils/Corporations are just dumping the
municipal solid waste on open land in an unscientific way.

This office has visited almost all the sites of municipal councils/corporation
for proper management & disposal of municipal solid wastes & the necessary
authorizations have been issued to them, with certain conditions for establishing
adequate municipal solid waste processing facilities. However, very few
corporation/council have started the actual work. Similarly, Show Causes Notices
were issued to some of the corporations/councils for non compliance. This office
is constantly pursuing local bodies to provide adequate facilities for treatment &
disposal of the Municipal solid waste.

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 Information Regarding Local Bodies-Nashik District(Sept.-05)
Sr. Name of Popula Source of Consent under Water Act Qty. of water Qty. of Treatment Mode of Qty. of solid Treatment facility Disposal of solid Authorisation MSW Remark
No. local body tion Water consumption Dom. facility Disposal waste for solid waste waste generated Rules
MLD Effluent provided generated generated
Obtained Validity Not MLD whether T/D Obtained Not
obt. Adequate/Ina obtained
dequate

1 Nashik 10.76 Godavari Yes but Applied for 180 144 Adequate for Partly on 210 Composting & By compost & Yes Valid 1. It was directed to apply
Municipal Lakhs River not valid renewal 75% sewage land/ River Landfill provided Landfilling up to for renewal of consent,
Corporation 31/12/2005 submit time bound
programme for STP,
solid waste & BMW
generated treatment
facility. 2.Cess paid till
date

2 Yeola Nagar 43206 Palkhed Yes but 31/12/91 3.7 3.6 STP Not Partly on 12 Collection & Dumping on Yes Valid 1. It was directed to apply
Parishad Dam not valid provided land/ River dumping on open existing land up to for renewal of consent,
land. S.no.19/2Wadgaon 31/12/2005 submit time bound
Shivar programme for STP,
solid waste & BMW
……
generated treatment
facility & pay outstanding
cess amt 2.Outstanding
cess Amt. Rs. 3,78,000/-

3 Nandgaon 20434 Girna Yes but 31/12/82 1.5 1.2 STP Not Partly on 6 Collection & Dumping on Yes Valid 1. It was directed to apply
Nagar River not valid provided land/ River dumping on open existing land up to for renewal of consent,
Parishad land. S.No.10Girnagnag 31/12/2005 submit time bound
ar programme for STP,
……
solid waste & BMW
generated treatment
facility. 2.Cess paid upto
30/04/2005.

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4 Sinnar 31727 Darna Yes but 31/05/91 3 2.4 STP Not Partly on 15 Collection & Dumping on Yes Valid 1. It was directed to apply
Nagar not valid provided land/ River dumping on open existing land up to for renewal of consent,
Parishad land. 31/12/2005 submit time bound
programme for STP,
……
solid waste & BMW
generated treatment
facility. 2.Cess paid upto
19/07/2005.
5 Manmad 72396 Palkhed Yes but 30/11/87 6.5 6 STP Not Partly on 20 Collection & Dumping on Yes Valid 1. It was directed to apply
Nagar Dam not valid provided land/ River dumping on open existing up to for renewal of consent,
Parishad land. landS.No.139/1Adh 31/12/2005 submit time bound
aegaonTal programme for STP,
Chandwad …… solid waste & BMW
generated treatment
facility & pay outstanding
cess amt 2.Outstanding
cess Amt. Rs. 9,75,589/-

6 Bhagur 12454 Darna No 0.87 0.52 STP Not Partly on 2 Collection & Dumping on Yes Valid 1. It was directed to apply
Municipal provided land/ River dumping on open existing land up to for renewal of consent,
Council land. 31/12/2005 submit time bound
programme for STP,
……
solid waste & BMW
generated treatment
facility. 2.Cess paid upto
06/04/2005.
7 Satana 27666 Girnal No 2.1 1.68 STP Not Partly on 10 Collection & Dumping on Yes Valid 1. It was directed to apply
Municipal wells provided land/ River dumping on open existing up to for renewal of consent,
Council land. landSNo.176/2Tal 31/12/2005 submit time bound
satana programme for STP,
……
solid waste & BMW
generated treatment
facility. 2.Cess paid upto
June 2005.
8 Malegaon 5,00,0 Girna Yes 31/12/93 22 17.6 STP Not On 120 Vrmicomposting Non Biodegradeble Yes Valid 1. It was directed to apply
Municipal 00 provided land/River provided dumped on open up to for renewal of consent,
Corporation (50MT/d) land 31/12/2005 submit time bound
programme for STP,
……
solid waste & BMW
generated treatment
facility. 2.Cess paid upto
31/08/2005.

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9 Trimbak 9800 Godavari Yes 0.75 0.61 Adequate On 2 Collection & Dumping on open No 1. It was directed to apply
Municipal River STP land/River dumping on open land for renewal of consent,
Council land. Refused submit time bound
due to non programme for STP,
conforming solid waste & BMW
of river generated treatment
criteria facility & pay outstanding
cess amt 2.Outstanding
cess Amt. Rs. 4,193/-

10 Igatpuri 26,961 Igatpuri / No 2 1.8 STP Not Partly on 6 Not provided Dumping on Yes Valid 1. It was directed to apply
Municipal Talegaon provided land/ River existing land up to for renewal of consent,
Council Dam 31/12/2005 submit time bound
programme for STP,
solid waste & BMW
……
generated treatment
facility & pay outstanding
cess amt 2.Outstanding
cess Amt. Rs. 8,000/-

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 Ahmednagar District
Sr. Name of Popula Source of Consent under Water Act Qty. of Qty. of Treatment Mode of Qty. of solid Treatment facility Disposal of solid Authorisation MSW Remark
No. local body tion Water water Dom. facility Disposal waste for solid waste waste generated Rules
consumptio Effluent provided generated generated
Obtained Validity Not n MLD MLD whether T/D Obtained Not
obtain Adequate/Ina obtained
ed dequate
1 Ahmednagar 3.34 Mula Dam No 48 30 STP not River 60 Collection and Dumping on Yes A.M.C. has to be directed
Municipal Lakhs Provided dumping on open Openland to apply for renewal of
Corp. Land S.no.34.Burdgaon consent, submit time
bound programme for
……. STP, solid waste & BMW
generated treatment
facility & pay outstanding
cess amount.
2 Kopargaon 59,944 Godhavari Yes 31/12/2005 11 10 STP not River i 7 Collection and Dumping on Open Yes K.M.C. has to be directed
M.C. Dam Provided dumping on open landS.No.200/1/2/3 to apply for renewal of
Land /4 consent, submit time
bound programme for
……. STP, solid waste & BMW
generated treatment
facility & pay outstanding
cess amount.
3 Pathardi 22887 Jaikawadi No 20 15 STP not River 4.5 Collection and Dumping on Yes P.M.C. has to be directed
M.C. Dam Provided dumping on open Openlandby the to apply for renewal of
Land side of shegaon consent, submit time
road bound programme for
…….
STP, solid waste & BMW
generated treatment
facility & pay outstanding
cess amount.

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4 Rahuri M.C. 34465 Mula Dam Yes 27 22 STP not River 4 Collection and Dumping on land Yes 1.R..M.C. has to be
Provided dumping on open land S.NO.234/1/2 directed to apply for
Land renewal of consent,
submit time bound
programme for STP,
…….
solid waste & BMW
generated treatment
facility & pay outstanding
cess amount. 2.Cess paid
up to Dec 2004
5 Rahta M.C. 19024 Godhavari No 0.12 0.1 STP not Local nala 2.5 Collection and Dumping Yes valid Rahat.M.C. has to be
Right Bank Provided dumping on open onS.No.341/48 up to directed to apply for
Cannel Land own land 31/12/2005 renewal of consent,
submit time bound
……. programme for STP,
solid waste & BMW
generated treatment
facility & paid outstanding
cess amount.
6 Devalali & 30340 Mula Dam No 10 8 STP not Local nala 5 25% Dumping on Yes valid Devalali & Pravara. has to
Pravara Provided vermicomposting Openland up to be directed to apply for
& remaining G.No.1239 near 31/12/2005 renewal of consent,
dumping on open Kanifnath Mandir submit time bound
land ……. programme for STP,
solid waste & BMW
generated treatment
facility & pay outstanding
cess amount.

7 Shirdi Nagar 27000 Nandurma No 9 7.5 STP not Lendhi nala 2 Collection and Dumping on open Yes valid Shirdi Nagar Panchyat
Panchyat hehwarDa Provided dumping on open Land up to has to be directed to apply
m Land S.No.26/1A/1B 31/12/2005 for renewal of consent,
submit time bound
……. programme for STP,
solid waste & BMW
generated treatment
facility & pay outstanding
cess amount.

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8 Sangamner 61958 Pravara No 50 40 STP not River 20 Collection and Dumping on open Yes valid S.M.C has to be directed
M.C. River Provided dumping on open LandS.No.209 up to to apply for renewal of
Land 31/12/2005 consent, submit time
bound programme for
……. STP, solid waste & BMW
generated treatment
facility & pay outstanding
cess amount.
9 Shrigondha 26324 Ghod No 12.5 6 STP not Local nala 2 Collection and Dumping on Land Yes valid Shrigonda .M.C has to be
M.C. River Provided dumping on open G.No.1629 up to directed to apply for
Land 31/12/2005 renewal of consent,
submit time bound
……. programme for STP,
solid waste & BMW
generated treatment
facility & pay outstanding
cess amount.

10 Shrirampur 81,280 Pravara Yes 15 12 STP not Brahman 20 50% Dumping on Land Yes valid Shrirampur M.C has to be
M.C. Left Provided goan nala Vermicomposting S. No. 25 & S. up to directed to apply for
Cannel & 50 % dumping No.2132 31/12/2005 renewal of consent,
on open Land submit time bound
……. programme for STP,
solid waste & BMW
generated treatment
facility & pay outstanding
cess amount.

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 Jalgaon Disgtrict
Sr. Name of Popula Source of Consent under Water Act Qty. of Qty. of Treatment Mode of Qty. of solid Treatment facility Disposal of solid Authorisation MSW Remark
No. local body tion Water water Dom. facility Disposal waste for solid waste waste generated Rules
consumptio Effluent provided generated generated
Obtained Validity Not n MLD MLD whether T/D Obtained Not
obtain Adequate/Ina obtained
ed dequate
1 Jalgaon 3,68,3 Girna Yes 31/03/85 Applie 43.8 35.7 STP not In Nalla 160 Collection & On Open Land Yes Valid 1.It was directed to apply
Municipal 65 River/Well d for Provided disposal on open up to for renewal of consent,
Corporation renew Land 31/12/2005 submit time bound
al programme for STP,
……. solid waste & BMW
treatment facility & pay
outstanding cess amount.
2. Outstanding cess Amt.
Rs.232000/-

2 Bhusawal 1,72,0 Tapi River Yes but 12.1 10 STP not River/Nalla 51 Collection & On Open Land Yes valid It was directed to apply for
M.C. 00 not valid Provided disposal on open up to renewal of consent,
Land 31/8/2005 submit time bound
……. programme for STP,
solid waste & BMW
treatment facility & pay
outstanding cess amount.
3 Pachora 51000 Girna Yes 30/11/88 Applie 40 32 STP not Nalla 10 Collection & On Open Land Yes Valid It was directed to apply for
M.C. River/Well d for Provided disposal on open up to renewal of consent,
renew Land 31/12/2005 submit time bound
al ……. programme for STP,
solid waste & BMW
treatment facility & pay
outstanding cess amount.
4 Erandol 30120 Ajani Yes 31/03/88 Not 2.1 1.7 STP not Anjani river 5 Collection & On Open Land Yes Valid 1.It was directed to apply
M.C. &Girna Applie Provided disposal on open up to for renewal of consent,
River d Land 31/12/2005 submit time bound
programme for STP,
……. solid waste & BMW
treatment facility & pay
outstanding cess amount.
2. Outstanding cess Amt.
Rs.232000/-

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5 Parola M.C. 34800 Bori River Yes 31/12/99 Not 2.5 2 STP not Nalla 5 Collection & On Open Land Yes Valid 1. It was directed to apply
Applie Provided disposal on open up to for renewal of consent,
d Land 31/12/2005 submit time bound
programme for STP,
…….
solid waste & BMW
generated treatment
facility. 2.Cess paid till
date
6 Amalner 91,456 Bori Yes 31/03/88 Applie 6.4 5.2 STP not Nalla 35 Vermicomposting Non Bio Yes Valid 1.It was directed to apply
M.C. River/Tapi d for Provided degradable up to for renewal of consent,
renew disposed on open 31/12/2005 submit time bound
al Land programme for STP,
……. solid waste & BMW
treatment facility & pay
outstanding cess amount.
2. Outstanding cess Amt.
Rs.3,56,004/-

7 Chalisgaon 91,110 Girna Yes 31/05/94 Not 6.4 5.12 STP not Nalla 35 Vermicomposting Non Bio Yes Valid It was directed to apply for
M.C. Applie Provided degradable up to renewal of consent,
d disposed on open 31/12/2005 submit time bound
Land ……. programme for STP,
solid waste & BMW
treatment facility & pay
outstanding cess amount.
8 Savda M.C. 19332 Tube Well Yes 31/05/91 Not 1.4 1.2 STP not Nalla 3 Collection & On Open Land Yes Valid 1. It was directed to apply
Applie Provided disposal on open up to for renewal of consent,
d Land 31/12/2005 submit time bound
programme for STP,
…….
solid waste & BMW
generated treatment
facility. 2.Cess paid upto
30/09/2004.
9 Raver M.C. 26000 Tapi River Yes 31/05/91 Not 1.8 1.5 STP not Nalla 3 Collection & On Open Land Yes Valid 1. It was directed to apply
Applie Provided disposal on open up to for renewal of consent,
d Land 31/12/2005 submit time bound
programme for STP,
…….
solid waste & BMW
generated treatment
facility. 2.Cess paid till
date

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10 Faizpur M.c. 23,690 Suki River Yes 31/12/82 Not 1.7 1.4 STP not Nalla 2 Collection & On Open Land Yes Valid It was directed to apply for
Applie Provided disposal on open up to renewal of consent,
d Land 31/12/2005 submit time bound
programme for STP,
……. solid waste & BMW
treatment facility & pay
outstanding cess amount
of Rs. 138210/-
11 Yawal M.c. 31804 Well/Bore No Not 2.2 1.7 STP not Nalla 2 Collection & On Open Land Yes Valid It was directed to apply for
well Applie Provided disposal on open up to renewal of consent,
d Land 31/12/2005 submit time bound
programme for STP,
……. solid waste & BMW
treatment facility & pay
outstanding cess amount.
2. Outstanding cess Amt.
Rs. 76000/-

12 Chopada 60865 Tapi Yes Applie 4.2 3.2 STP not Nalla 6 Vermicomposting Let over disposed Yes Valid 1. It was directed to apply
M.C. River/Bore d for Provided & composting on Land up to for renewal of consent,
well renew adopted 31/12/2005 submit time bound
al programme for STP,
…….
solid waste & BMW
generated treatment
facility. 2.Cess paid
regularly.
13 Dharangaon 33625 Ajani/Tapi Yes Not 2.4 2 STP not Nalla 6 Collection & On Open Land Yes Valid It was directed to apply for
M.C. River Applie Provided disposal on open up to renewal of consent,
d for Land 31/12/2005 submit time bound
renew programme for STP,
al ……. solid waste & BMW
treatment facility & pay
outstanding cess amount.
2. Outstanding cess Amt.
Rs. 300764/-

14 Jamner M.C. 36000 Kang River Yes Applie 2.5 2 STP not Nalla 4 Collection & On Open Land Yes Valid 1. It was directed to apply
d for Provided disposal on open up to for renewal of consent,
renew Land 31/12/2005 submit time bound
al programme for STP,
…….
solid waste & BMW
generated treatment
facility. 2.Cess paid
regularly.

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 Dhule & Nandurbar Districts.

Sr. Name of Popula Source of Consent under Water Act Qty. of Qty. of Treatment Mode of Qty. of solid Treatment facility Disposal of solid Authorisation MSW Remark
No. local body tion Water water Dom. facility Disposal waste for solid waste waste generated Rules
consumptio Effluent provided generated generated
Obtained Validity Not n MLD MLD whether T/D Obtained Not
obtain Adequate/Ina obtained
ed dequate
1 Dhule 3.1162 Tapi Yes 31/12/08 35 28 oxidation partly 70 Collection & On open Land Yes valid 1. It was directed to apply
Municipal Lakhs River/Naka pond (4 irrigation dumping on open up to for renewal of consent,
Corporation niDam Nos) &partlyriver land 31/12/2003 submit time bound
panjara programme for STP,
…….
solid waste & BMW
generated treatment
facility. 2.Cess paid upto
31/06/2005.
2 Dondaicha 44393 Tapi Yes applied for 20 10 STP not Amravati 10 Collection & On open Land Yes valid 1. It was directed to apply
M.C. River/Amra Renewal provided River dumping on open up to for renewal of consent,
vatidam land 31/12/2005 submit time bound
programme for STP,
solid waste & BMW
…….
generated treatment
facility. 2.Cess paid upto
27/01/2005.
3.Outstanding cess Amt.
Rs.18,000/-
3 Shirpur M.C. 61688 Karvam Yes 31/12/04 40 32 STP not Partly 18 Vermicomposting On open Land Yes valid 1. It was directed to apply
dam & provided irrigation up to for renewal of consent,
Tube well &partlyriver 31/12/2005 submit time bound
p programme for STP,
…….
solid waste & BMW
generated treatment
facility. 2.Cess paid upto
11/10/2005.
4 Nandurbar 94365 Shivan Yes 31/12/05 5.5 4.5 STP not River 18 Collection & On open Land Yes valid 1. It was directed to apply
M.C. River provided patalganga dumping on open up to for renewal of consent,
Zarali Nall land 31/12/2005 submit time bound
Wells 4 programme for STP,
…….
Nos. solid waste & BMW
generated treatment
facility. 2.Cess paid upto
30/04/2005.

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5 Navapur 29974 Rangawali Yes 30/11/06 12 10 STP not River 7.66 In Vessel on land filling Yes valid 1. It was directed to apply
M.C. River provided Rangawali composting & up to for renewal of consent,
scintific landfilling 31/12/2005 submit time bound
programme for STP,
…….
solid waste & BMW
generated treatment
facility. 2.Cess paid
regularly.
6 Shahada 40000 Gomai Yes applied for 1.5 1.2 STP River 8.5 Collection & On open Land Yes 1. It was directed to apply
M.C. River & Renewal praposed Gomai dumping on open for renewal of consent,
Borewell under land submit time bound
preparation programme for STP,
…….
solid waste & BMW
generated treatment
facility. 2.Cess paid upto
31/03/2005
7 Taloda M.C. 20000 Wells Yes 31/12/88 1.5 1.2 No Khardi 3 Collection & On open Land Yes valid 1. It was directed to apply
River dumping on open up to for renewal of consent,
land 31/12/2005 submit time bound
programme for STP,
……. solid waste & BMW
generated treatment
facility & pay outstanding
cess amt 2.Outstanding
cess Amt.paid since 1988.

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Bio-medical waste management :
In Nashik region there are around 1344 identified hospitals which generate around 4500 kgs/day of bio medical waste. Out of which 2850 kgs/day is being treated
in the common facility & the remaining by deep burial method. For the treatment of bio medical waste there are four common bio-medical waste treatment
facilities at Nashik, Sinnar, Ahmednagar &Dhule are in existence which are giving services to 912 hospitals in the region. Apart from this, the individual incinerator
facilities are also in existence at no. of hospitals. Many hospitals located in the rural area are treating the bio medical waste by deep burial method. Many hospitals
in rural area are not treating the bio medical waste as per the prescribed methods. The non complying hospitals as & when noticed were served necessary
directions for compliance of the Rules. The details are furnished as below :

STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF BIO-MEDICAL WASTE ( M & H) RULE 1998 AS ON 17th May-2005

Sr. No. Name Total No. Total No. of Applica- Member Showcause notices issued/ being Applications No. of HCFs
of the of HCFs no. of Authoris- tions of HCFs issued received prosecuted
Region (Beded HCFs ation under CBMWT Not Given Member after show 10 100 beds &
Hospital) applied granted process & DF applied Authorisa- of cause beds above
for tion but CBMWT &above
Authorisa- not joined & DF
tion [A] CBMWT & But Not
DF [B] sending
the
waste
to
CBMWT
& DF
[C]
Hospital 696*
1 Nashik 1225 2* 912 169 89 Nil 62 Nil Nil
1344 526**

* HCFs having more than 5 nos. of beds (696+2=699).

** HCFs having less than 5 nos. beds, due to which only undertaking has been obtaioed(1225-699=526).

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Domestic Pollution:-

The main source of domestic pollution is local bodies. There are 41 nos, of
local bodies in the Nasik region and the details about the same are given in
Table . Most of the local bodied do not have the treatment facilities for sewage
generated from the local bodies. Nashik Municipal Corporation has provided 5
STPs which treat around 75% sewage generated in municipal limit.. The work of
Sewage Treatment Plant for Jalgaon Corporation is in process Presently,
sewage generated from most of the municipal bodies is being disposed off in the
river through local nalas without any treatment. The total wastewater generation
from all the 41 council/corporation is around 162 MLD.

Industrial Pollution:
In the jurisdiction of Regional Office, Nasik there are 9 Nos. of MIDC areas
and about 22 Nos. of Co-operative Industrial Estates had also been established.
The status of industries is given in Table which included Red, Orange, Green and
LSI, MSI, SSI. In the jurisdiction of this office there are about 8552 industries in all.
The break up of industries is large scale-191 medium scale-72 and small scale-
8289.

The effluent generation from the consented industries is around 119262

3
M /day. The effluent treatment plants are installed at individual level for the
treatment of waste water. The major and medium scale of industries is visited by
the officer of the Board at a regular interval for checking the pollution control
compliance by way of collecting the samples of air, water and hazardous waste.
In case of non-compliance, the Board issues notices, directions, etc. to the
industries for improvement of pollution control systems. As a result, most of the
industries had improved/in the process of improvement of pollution control
facilities. There are 2218 polluting industries and remaining 6334 are non
polluting industries in the region. The details are given in the in the prescribed
formats and mark as Table- 3. Similarly the details treatment & disposal facilities
are given in the in the prescribed formats and mark as Table- 4.

In Nasik region there are four industries which have adopted Clean
Technologies. M/s Seagram Industries pvt. Ltd, located at Kadwa Mhalungi, Tq-
Dindori, Distt-Nasik is a grain based distillery. To minimize pollution load, the
industry had adopting dry house with drier, evaporation and secondary effluent
treatment plant. By backset recycling effluent discharge has been reduced by 60
KL/Day. Similarly 90% reduction in pollution load by recovering solid from effluent
(10 MT/D) to produced DDGS. This has resulted in conservation of natural
resources (fresh water) and consequently fewer expenses on effluent treatment.
M/s Sagar distillery had adopted the technology like RO and composting for the
concentrated effluent generated from the RO, thereby achieved zero discharge.
Similarly m/s somaiya organo chemicals, sakarwadi, kopergaon adopted

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multistage treatment facility consisting of bio digester as primary treatment,
activated sludge process (extended aeration) as secondary system fallowed by
reverse osmosis as tertiary treatment system and also to achieve zero discharge
composting which is under planning. Similarly m/s advance biochemical ltd.,
MIDC Sinner, had adopted multi-effect evaporation system so as to achieve zero
discharge of industrial effluent. At present there is no C.E.T.P in this region,
however industrial association is planning to set up CETP in MIDC area of Satpur
and Ambad at Nasik.

Steps taken for control of Industrial Pollution.

The major and medium scale industries are visited by the officers of the Board at
a regular interval for checking pollution control compliance by way of collecting
the samples of air, water and hazardous waste. In case of non-compliance, the
Regional Office, Nasik had issued Show Cause notices to 131 nos. polluting
industries apart from 169 nos of Hospitals and proposed directions under section
33A of the Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and under section
31A of the Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 to 58 nos. polluting
industries. The Board has taken very serious steps and closed down around 4
Nos. of industries under various sections for non-compliance of various
standards apart from 1235 nos of brick kiln located in and around 100 KM radius
of Thermal Power stations. As a result, most of the industries had improved/in
the process of improvement of pollution control facilities.

Water Pollution :-

The effluent generation from the consented industries is around 119262

M3/day. The effluent treatment plants are installed at individual level for the
treatment of waste water. Similarly total wastewater generation from the
council/corporation is around 162 MLD.

As stated above, the Nasik region is spread over the upper Godavari and Tapi
River Basin. The tributaries of Godavari and Tapi River are darna, Kadwa, Mula,
prawara and Girna, panjarakan. Gomai, Bhurai respectively. These rivers are
getting polluted due the discharge of industrial effluent and sewage of local
bodies located on the bank of these rivers. The river water quality is being
monitored regularly at 28 locations. Out of these 9 monitoring points are in
operation under MINARS, centrally sponsored project. The monitoring is being
carried out by the Sub Regional offices, for there respective jurisdiction. The
overall coordination is being done by the Regional office at Nasik to ensure
proper monitoring, analysis of samples and correct and timely submission of
data. The water quality monitoring stations were in operation since 1996-97 and
the data is being sent to the head office Mumbai on regular basis.

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To check the river water pollution, strict vigilance about the discharges of
industrial effluent into the river water are kept. Similarly the local bodies is being
perused for providing the effluent treatment plant for waste water and not allowed
to discharge untreated effluent in to the river bodies.

This office monitors all the notified rivers in Nasik region under MINARS project
and submits the report to the head office of Maharashtra Pollution Control Board,
Mumbai on regular basis.

River water quality showing values of the Parameters with monitoring stations
(2004-05) in the format enclosed as Table – 6. From results it may be seen that
there is impact on the river water quality at all the locations.
The major sources of river water pollution are domestic sewage of Local bodies
as well as discharge of untreated/partially treated effluent from sugar factories
and distilleries into the river directly/indirectly. To improve the water quality of the
river Godawari at Nasik STP was constructed under National River Conservation
Plan which is in operation, apart from three STP’s at different location in the
Nasik city.

Air Pollution Control:-

The major sources of air pollution are industries like stone crushers, sugar,
distillery, steel re-rolling mills, Thermal Power Plant and Vehicular pollution within
city area, etc.
In Nasik District, there are three major MIDC areas, namely, Satpur , Ambad and
Sinner MIDC. The electroplating units located at MIDC Satpur and Ambad does
not have adequate air and water pollution control system. Most of them have
consent under green category for the product other than plating. The survey for
the identification of such unconsented units is going on and on the basis of non-
compliance status of the industries and complaints about the air pollution; this
office has already started taking action against these units. In Malegaon area
there is no. of plastic processing units. The main problem arises during
segregation of used waste plastic which is being done with the help of child
labours that too in very unhygienic conditions. For melting of used segregated
plastics they do not have proper equipments/machinery thereby generating
heavy fumes & creating air pollution problem in the surrounding area. Since,
this is unorganized sector; this office has already ref. this matter to the
Tahasildar, Malegaon & also labor commissioner of the area. The area has been
surveyed by the officers of this office & the plastic industries were instructed to
take suitable steps for minimizing the air pollution in the area.

Ambient air Quality observed for Nashik area during the year 2004-2005
shown in the fig. From the result it may be seen that all the parameters are well
within the prescribed norms.

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 Ground Water Pollution:-

The ground water quality in the vicinity of all the distilleries located in the area
has been deteriorated. The results of the ground water sample collected
shows that the ground water has been contaminated. On the basis of complaints
about ground water pollution this office had surveyed the area namely
Sangamner Industrial estate, around M/s.Somaiyya organo Chemicals, in and
around Chitali area. Based on the findings stringent action had been initiated
against these industries Based on the direction issued by the MPCB the units
located in the above area have upgraded their treatment systems and complied
with the directives. After wards constant watch is being kept on these industries
about the violation of the conditions given in the directions.

Noise Pollution:-

Major sources of noise pollution are engineering industries, construction

activities, loud speakers during various festivals, vehicular noises etc. In Nashik
region monitoring of noise levels is carried out regularly specifically during
festivals like Diwali, Ganesh utsav etc. and details of the same is attached
herewith in tabular format as Table-
Table Noise Level Monitoring During Diwali Festival-Nashik
City
No. Location Date Time Min Max Avg.
1. C.B.S. 11/11/04 19.00 89 96 92.5
12/11/04 19.15 96 108 102
13/11/04 19.00 88 96 92
14/11/04 18.30 83 88 85.5
15/11/04 19.00 83 85 84
2. Ravivar Karanja 11/11/04 19.15 87 99 93
12/11/04 19.30 94 109 101.5
13/11/04 19.15 93 98 95.5
14/11/04 18.45 82 87 84.5
15/11/04 19.15 80 86 83
3. Panchvati Karanja 11/11/04 19.30 88 93 91
12/11/04 19.45 98 100 99
13/11/04 19.30 87 99 93
14/11/04 19.05 87 93 90
15/11/04 19.30 85 93 89
4. Dwarka 11/11/04 19.45 89 93 91
12/11/04 20.00 98 107 102.5

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 13/11/04 19.45 98 101 99.5
14/11/04 19.30 88 95 91.5
15/11/04 19.45 83 95 89
5. Shalimar Chowk 11/11/04 19.35 85 88 87
12/11/04 19.55 85 110 97.5
13/11/04 20.00 96 98 97
14/11/04 19.40 85 96 90.5
15/11/04 20.00 85 90 87.5
6.Gangapur Road / 11/11/04 19.50 97 98 97.5
Akashwani Tower 12/11/04 20.30 96 104 100
13/11/04 20.30 87 96 91.5
14/11/04 20.00 80 89 84.5
15/11/04 20.40 80 87 83.5
7.Udyog Bhavan 11/11/04 20.00 83 96 89.5
12/11/04 20.50 88 99 93.5
13/11/04 21.00 89 98 93.5
14/11/04 20.30 81 90 85.5
15/11/04 21.00 85 89 87
8. CIDCO 11/11/04 20.15 96 102 99
(Ranapratap Chowk) 12/11/04 21.15 98 108 103
13/11/04 21.30 93 108 101
14/11/04 21.00 89 99 94
15/11/04 21.30 87 93 90
9.Bytco point 11/11/04 20.30 88 93 90.5
12/11/04 22.00 96 106 101
13/11/04 22.00 90 98 94
14/11/04 21.15 80 92 86
15/11/04 22.00 88 93 90.5
10. Jail Road 11/11/04 21.00 90 95 92.5
12/11/04 22.15 90 104 97
13/11/04 22.15 89 96 92.5
14/11/04 21.30 83 88 85.5
15/11/04 22.15 86 88 87

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Environmental Studies:-

Report about Municipal Solid Waste treatment and disposal for Navapur
Muncipal Corporation is already prepared & the facility is ready for
commissioning. Similarly, for Shirdi & Singnapur pilgrim places, the survey has
been carried out and the report is under preparation through outside agency.
Godavari river monitoring, air quality monitoring, noise level monitoring was
carried out at various locations during Kumbhmela at Nashik & Trimbakeshwar
for a period from July.2003 to Aug.04. Report showing the findings &
recommendations for control of environmental pollution was prepared &
published in the month of Aug.2004. Air quality monitoring for Nashik city is being
carried out regularly & report about the same are submitted regularly to
Doordardhan.

Environmental Awareness Programme and Public Participation :-

Various awareness programmes carried out such as on 5th June occasion
in the form of public rally, display of hoardings in the city, distribution of
environmental stickers, posters, banners, exhibition, tree plantation, essay
competition, etc., Similarly, delivering of lectures in schools, colleges, meeting
about BMW implementation with the Medical Associations, meeting about MSW
implementation with Municipal Councils, were called. Publicity through local
newspapers, local TV chanels, public transports etc., This office was one of the
participant during “Jal Jagruti” Programme (Godavari Abhiyan) organized by
MERI Nashik.

d) Ozone Depleting substances (Regulation) Rules, 2000:

Industries covered under these rules are already directed to take proper
steps as per the phase out plan for CFC. Action Plan for the same is already
prepared by the industries and implementation is being started.

c) The Recycled Plastics Manufacture & Usage Rules 1999:-

Total 29 numbers of industries were identified out of which 5 industries
were applied for the Registrations under the provisions of the said Rules. For left
over 24 units this office had already issued Show Cause notices followed by
directions u/s. 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 for not
obtaining/making applications for the Registrations under the provisions of the
said Rules.

e) Batteries (Management & Handling) Rules 2001:

There are two units namely M/s. Swastik Industries, Indl. Estate Bhusaval
& M/s. Kadari Metal Refinery, MIDC Dhule are manufacturing lead ingots – 49
MT/M & 50 MT/M respectively form scrap batteries & battery plates. These units
are having valid consents of the Board & Registered with CPCB as a authorized
re- processors. M/s Artikay Batteries has applied to Board for obtaining
permission to import of 500 MT of fresh lead batteries form Hongkong & assured
to abide the Battery Rules. The State Transport workshops were instructed to

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return the used batteries to authorized preprocessors &/or to battery
manufacturers.

Special / Note worthy achievements

During Sihastha Kumbhmela Officers and employees of the Board of
Nashik Region did great job. Such as daily water sample collection from the river
where mass bathing activities were going on. The samples were taken before
bathing and after bathing. Noise level monitoring, ambient air quality monitoring
was carried out with the help of mobile van. Awareness among the people
regarding environment and various pollutions which is occurring in these days
and affects of the same on human and animal health were also done by the
active officers & employees of the Board.
The target against revenue collection of Rs. 2 crores were allotted to this region
by HQ Mumbai. But by the end of the financial year this region had crossed the
given target and collected revenue of Rs. 2.34 crores.
There are four BMW common facilities in Nashik Region and all are in regular
operation as per the said rules. MPC Board issued Bio-Medical Authorization to
number of hospitals in this region and for non complying hospitals issued Show
Cause Notices.
Nashik Municipal Corporation has provided full-fledged Municipal Solid Waste
treatment and disposal facility. Also STPs for domestic waste is provided and is
in operation. Vermi composting is provided for Solid waste at Malegoan and
Shrirampur Municipal Corporation.
Most of the industries generating Hazardous Waste have become Member of
Common HW facility, Mumbai. From this Region the levy of fine of Rs.1.875 Lacs
& Rs. 3.0 Lacs. has been imposed to M/s. Thyssenkrupp Electrical Steel Ltd.,
Gonde, , Igatpuri, Dist : Nashik. & M/s. Eternit Everest Ltd., Lakhmapur, Dindori,
Dist. Nashik towards the unscientific storage of HW. Both this units have lifted
the entire quantity of waste to Common H.W.facility at Taloja.
Board had issued 318 no. of Show Cause Notices to the industries, hospitals &
plastic units which were non-complying of various enactments. Also issued
proposed directions to 58 units for non-compliance of consent conditions. Further
14 units had called for personnel hearing. Final closure direction were issued to
4 units in addition to this 1235 units of Brick Kilns (within 100 km area from TPS)
were also served with closure direction for not using the fly ash of Thermal Power
Station in their manufacturing process as said in the notification of Fly Ash.
Public Hearing of M/s. Perfect Circle, Satpur Nashik were also conducted &
completed successfully by this Board.

Suggestions :
1. It would be desirable to have a common CETP for the electroplating
units located at MIDC Satpur & Ambad.as well for other indl. Areas in
the region. For this MIDC authority should come forward for providing
CETP, technical guidance shall be provided from this Board. The
CETP to be established operated & maintained under the Industrial
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 Industrial area Satpur & Ambad as well as other indl. Areas in the
region. For conveyance of effluent from industry to CETP should be by
tanker.
2. To minimize he ground waster pollution in & around the distilleries
units State Level Policy is required to be adopted so as to achieve the
zero discharge from all the distilleries.
3. For melting of used segregated plastics well equipments/machinery is
required to be developed so as to minimize the air pollution problem
in Malegaon area.
4. It is also suggested to develop a common collection centre for
hazardous waste generated from SSI units of this region so as to
facilitate the entrepreneurs to hand over the hazardous waste for
further disposal at CHWTSDF.
5. There is a requirement of common bio-medical waste treatment facility
at Malegaon & Jalgaon. In the meantime both the corporations should
explore the possibility for sending their bio-medical waste to nearby
common BMW facility.
6. The encroachments along the bank of river Godavari at Nashik & Titur
river a tributary of Girna at Chalisgaon, Dist. Jalgaon is required to be
removed so as to avoid the flood problems. In this regard the Irrigation
authorities should also be directed to take proper steps for removal of
encroachments in the river basin.

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