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

This clearance is for the expansion of an industrial shed construction project by Bajaj Auto Limited at Plot No-A1 Waluj MIDC in Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad), Maharashtra. The project involves increasing the built-up area to approximately 677,751 square meters on non-forest land.

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

• 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.

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