₹10 lakh set aside for Tiger Reserve consultation in Assam stadium project

The project involves building cricket stadium wings, coach accommodations, player hostels, and service blocks on a plot of approximately 57,487.70 square meters.

Who it concerns: The project proponent is Santanu Kumar Nath. The clearance was granted by the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA), Assam, based on recommendations from the State Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC).

Conditions and facts

• Clearance Status: Environmental Clearance (EC) granted under EIA Notification 2006, Category B2, Schedule 8(a).
• Project Size: Plot area of 57,487.70 Sq M; Built-up area of 38,125.13 Sq M.
• Estimated Cost: INR 380.66 Crore.
• Green Belt: 19,744.56 Sq M (34.34% of plot area) earmarked for plantation of 2,500 trees with a budget of Rs 7.00 Lakh.
• Water & Waste: Total water demand of 247 KLD; proposed Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) capacity of 250 KLD.
• Condition: Project Proponent must comply with Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), GRIHA, or LEEDS standards.
• Condition: Environmental Management Plan (EMP) costs of Rs 150 Lakh (capital) and Rs 60 Lakh (recurring) must be utilized and reported to APCB, SEIAA, and MoEF&CC.
• Condition: Half-Yearly Compliance Reports (HCR) must be uploaded to the PARIVESH 2.0 portal by June 1 and December 1.
• Condition: Consent to Operate (CTO) from Assam Pollution Control Board is required before and during construction.

Also in the document

• The project requires consultation with the Field Director of Manas National Park & Tiger Reserve and the Council Head of Forest, BTC, for Climate Change Mitigation measures within the Tiger Reserve.
• A budget of INR 10,00,000 (Ten Lakh) is earmarked for these specific Tiger Reserve-related activities, to be spent within six months.
• The land was handed over to Ahluwalia Contracts (India) Ltd. by the Executive Engineer, PWD, North Kamrup Territorial Building Division.