Environmental Clearance granted for 927-bed Medivanta hospital in Gujarat

Who it concerns: The project proponent is Jeevan Vidhya Charitable Trust (represented by Mr. Ajaykumar Hemabhai Jaganiya), and the clearance was granted by the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA), Gujarat.

Conditions and facts

• Clearance Status: Environmental Clearance (EC) granted under EIA Notification 2006, Category B2.
• Project Size: Net plot area of 100,210 m²; built-up area of 106,077.78 m²; 8 buildings including hospital, medical college, hostels, and library.
• Sewage Treatment: Must install a 900 KL/day STP using MBBR technology and recycle 352 KL/day of treated wastewater.
• Green Belt: Must develop a green belt area of at least 10% of the total plot area.
• Compensation: Environmental Compensation (CER) of Rs. 300 Lakh is required, to be implemented in the affected area and monitored.
• Parking: Must provide parking for 2,078 cars with electric charging points for 20% of vehicles.
• Waste Management: Must obtain authorization under Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016, and manage hazardous/e-waste as per statutory provisions.
• Fire Safety: Must obtain Fire Safety Approval/NOC and implement fire detection/suppression systems before operation.

Also in the document

• The project site overlaps with the Technical Report (ToR) area of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), which has issued a No Objection Certificate (NOC) stating they have no existing facilities or claims over the land.
• Public Consultation was not required as the project falls under Schedule 8(a) of the EIA Notification, 2006.