Electrolyser factory granted EC as Category B2, no public consultation required

The project is located in the PCC Notified Area, Village Dhanora, Vadodara district, Gujarat.

Who it concerns: The project proponent is Reliance Industries Limited. 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, Schedule 8(a).
• Project Size: Net plot area of 1,29,304.79 m²; built-up area of 85,848 m²; comprises 13 buildings/blocks.
• Water Usage: No groundwater tapping permitted; fresh water to be sourced from RIL VMD (5,252 KLD in operation phase); sewage to be treated in an onsite STP (capacity 40 KL/day for construction, adequate for operation).
• Compensatory Afforestation: CER of Rs. 1271 Lakh to be implemented in the affected area.
• Conditions: Must obtain CGWA permission for bore wells (if any), fire safety NOC, and TSDF membership for sludge disposal; must maintain a green belt of at least 10% of plot area; must submit half-yearly compliance reports via PARIVESH 2.0.

Also in the document

• The project is classified as Category B2 and does not require Public Consultation as per EIA Notification 2006, Para 7(i) III. Stage (3) (d).
• The clearance explicitly states it does not constitute legal rights or evidence for ownership disputes, serving solely for environmental compliance.