chapter - 1 introduction - Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board

Hills Cement Co. Limited.
1.3 SCOPE OF ASSIGNMENT
The scope includes field study and data collection in respect of -
a. Air Environment - For one season relating to the existing status of
Ambient Air Quality, Collection of Meteorological data and establishing
the range of all existing emission sources in the study area, if any.
b. Water Environment - By collecting samples of surface and ground
water in different seasons and analyzing the same as per IS -
Standards and also conduct ecological examination of site.
c. Flora & Fauna - The existing status of the Flora and Fauna in 10 Km
radius of study area shall be studied.
d. Noise Environment - shall be studied considering existing incremental
noise level of the study area.
e. Dust Fall Studies - shall be made as per the guidelines of the
CPCB/MOEF.
A reconnaissance survey of the area was undertaken for -
(i) Collection of prospecting data to propose a suitable actionplan.
(ii) Collection of base-line information on air, water, soil,
vegetation, flora, meteorology, noise and vibration.
(iii) Collection of data on land use pattern, demography and
Socio-economic conditions from various reports of
Central/State Government agencies and through field surveys.
1.4 COST OF THE PROJECT
The cost of the project has been estimated at Rs. 360 Crores under the
following heads:
S.No. Particulars Cost Rs. Lacs
1. Land and site Development 750
2. Building and other Civil Structures 6,107
3. Plant & Machinery 18,180
4. Technical Know-how Fees 200
5. Expenses on Training 15
6. Miscellaneous Fixed Assests 5881
7. Pre-Operative Expenses 2135
8. Provision for Contingencies 2,143
9. Margin for Working Capital 564
TOTAL Rs. 360 Crores (Say) 35,975
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