Environmental Clearance granted for 10-year semiconductor unit in Odisha

The project is located in Goudakasipur village, Khordha district, Odisha.

Who it concerns: The project proponent is M/s. Heterogenous Integration Packaging Solutions Private Limited. The clearance was granted by the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA), Odisha.

Conditions and facts

• Environmental Clearance (EC) granted for a period of 10 years.
• Plot area is 10.1171 Ha (25 acres) with a total built-up area of 60,838.13 sq. meters.
• The proponent must construct a drain to the nearest disposal point at their own cost within two years.
• Green belt plantation of 6,550 trees in 2.582 Ha (25% of plot area) is required under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign.
• Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) must be maintained using STP (50 KLD) and ETP (3785 KLD) facilities.
• The proponent must ensure a minimum 5% power saving from total requirements.

Also in the document

• The clearance is specifically for the construction of the industrial building, subject to the condition that the drain is constructed within two years.
• The document notes that the project is exempted from the requirement of Consent to Establish (CTE) under specific Government of India notifications (GSR 702 and 703), though other statutory clearances are still required.