Aerial Ropeways - Environmental Clearance

EIA Guidance Manual– Aerial Ropeways5.6 Socio-Economic and HealthAnticipated Impact:Details of public and private land in the proposed and immediate surroundings, socioeconomicstatus of the of the affected owners of the private lands should be properlycompiledImpact of the project on socio cultural aspects should be assessedImpact on any historical sites if present in the area should be reported.Impact on local infrastructure i.e. on connecting loads, parking areas, water supply,sanitation, garbage disposal etc especially during peak tourism daysMitigation Measures:Mitigating measures should take into account the needs of the people based on primarydata as obtained through need assessment survey/study.In plantation work, local species especially fruit bearing trees/orchads based onprimary survey should be planted by involving local peopleLocal people especially the woman and women self help group should be involved inselecting alternative location to be made available to the affected people if applicable.5.7 Solid WasteAnticipated Impact:Impact due to non-hazardous generated during the construction and operational stages shouldbe assessed.Mitigation Measures:Mitigation measures to comply the norms should be planned. Options for minimization of solidwaste and environmentally compactable / recycling of waste to conserve natural resources shouldbe planned. Management and disposal of temporary structures, made during construction phaseshould be planned.6.0 Environmental Monitoring ProgramThis chapter should include details of environmental monitoring program. It should include thetechnical aspects of monitoring the effectiveness of mitigation measures (including measurementmethodologies, data analysis, reporting schedules, emergency procedures, detailed budget andprocurement schedules).Summary matrix of environmental monitoring, during construction and operationstageRequirement of monitoring facilities60Administrative Staff College of India, Hyderabad