Bajaj Auto expands 677,751 sq. mt industrial shed on 362.64 ha non-forest land

The project involves increasing the built-up area to approximately 677,751 square meters on non-forest land.

Who it concerns: The project proponent is Bajaj Auto Limited (represented by Jayant Kulkarni). The clearance was granted by the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA), Maharashtra.

Conditions and facts

• Clearance Status: Fresh Environmental Clearance (EC) granted under Category B1.
• Land Area: 362.64 hectares of Non-Forest Land; 0 hectares of Forest Land.
• Project Cost: 23,000 lakhs (approx. 230 Crores).
• EMP Cost: 3,098 lakhs.
• Condition: Obtain IOD/IOA/Concession documents and mandatory NOCs from planning authorities.
• Condition: Increase depth of rainwater harvesting pits.
• Condition: Reduce Parijatak trees by 50-80% and plant high-sequestration trees like Peepal, Banyan, Audumbar, and Umbar.
• Condition: Implement a plan to make the project site a plastic-free zone.
• Condition: Ensure treated sewage meets National Green Tribunal standards (order dated 30.04.2019) and do not use drinking water for construction.
• Condition: Manage construction and demolition waste as per 2016 Rules.
• Condition: Provide electric vehicle charging facilities as per Maharashtra Electric Vehicle Policy, 2025.
• Condition: Achieve minimum 5% energy saving using non-conventional energy sources.

Also in the document

• The project involves a significant expansion of built-up area (from existing 602,229 sq. mt to proposed 677,751 sq. mt).
• The clearance explicitly states that no forest land is involved (0 Ha).