Environmental Clearance issued for 681-bed hospital in Visakhapatnam

Who it concerns: The project proponent is Asian Institute of Gastroenterology Private Limited. The clearance was granted by the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA), Andhra Pradesh.

Conditions and facts

• Clearance Status: Environmental Clearance (EC) issued under EIA Notification 2006, Category B2.
• Project Size: Total built-up area of 1,29,963.87 sq.m on a plot of 9.04 acres (36,583.58 sq.m).
• Capacity: 681 beds (570 hospital beds and 111 Mother & Child Health beds).
• Investment: Capital investment of Rs. 384.0 Crores for Phase-I.
• Waste Management: Installation of STP (1100 KLD) and ETP (100 KLD) is mandatory; treated water must be reused for flushing, gardening, and HVAC.
• Energy & Greening: Solar energy systems must cover at least one-third of the roof area; avenue plantation along approach roads is required.
• Financial Compliance: A corpus fund must be maintained in a separate account for continuous STP operation, with expenditures reported in half-yearly compliance reports.

Also in the document

• The proponent volunteered to develop avenue plantation in Visakhapatnam as a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activity, which is stipulated as a condition.
• The SEIAA mandated that the corpus fund for STP maintenance must be kept in a separate account and not diverted for other purposes.