School and hostel project requires organic waste converter, earthquake-resistant design

The project involves a total built-up area of 23,340.93 square meters on a site of approximately 0.95 hectares.

Who it concerns: The project proponent is Sri Bodhi Educational Trust. The clearance was granted by the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA), Andhra Pradesh.

Conditions and facts

• Environmental Clearance (EC) issued under EIA Notification 2006, Category B2.
• Project location: Sy.No. 262/1 & 262/4, Kanuru Village, Tadigadapa Municipality, Penamaluru Mandal, Krishna District.
• Total built-up area: 23,340.93 sq.m (School: 5,937.03 sq.m; Hostel: 17,403.90 sq.m).
• Capital investment: Rs. 35 Crores.
• Condition: Construct and commission a 200 KLD Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) with a disinfection system.
• Condition: Obtain NOC from Tadigadapa Municipality for discharge of treated sewage into municipal drains.
• Condition: Install solar energy systems covering at least one-third of the roof area.
• Condition: Allocate Rs. 1.75 Crores as capital cost and Rs. 8.0 Lakhs/Annum as recurring cost for the Environmental Management Plan (EMP).
• Condition: Develop avenue plantation along approach roads as a CSR activity.

Also in the document

• The proponent volunteered to develop avenue plantation in Tadigadapa municipality as a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activity.
• The project requires the installation of an organic waste converter for wet garbage treatment.
• The building must be designed for earthquake resistance and compliance with natural hazard standards.