Environmental Clearance granted for ITC's ₹1397 crore food unit expansion

The project is located in Village Jhalthikriwal, District Kapurthala, Punjab.

Who it concerns: The project proponent is M/s ITC Limited (contact: Sh. Amresh Singh). The clearance was granted by the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA), Punjab.

Conditions and facts

• Clearance Status: Environmental Clearance (EC) granted under EIA Notification 2006, Category B2.
• Project Type: Expansion of existing food manufacturing unit (Biscuit, Beverage, Snacks, Atta plants).
• Land Area: Total land area of 111.544 acres (4,51,396.2592 sqm) with a built-up area of 1,25,383.80 sqm.
• Project Cost: Rs. 1397.267 Crores.
• Manpower: Total population of 1800 (existing 1700, proposed 100).
• Water Usage: Total water demand of 1207 KLD; wastewater treated via ETP (550 KLD) and STP (110 KLD).
• Conditions: The document states 'Applicability of General Conditions: no' and 'Applicability of Specific Conditions: no' in the summary table, though the text details specific waste management and energy requirements (e.g., solar water heating, LED lamps, authorized waste disposal).
• Forest/Wildlife: No forest land or wildlife sanctuary in the vicinity; not covered under Forest Conservation Act, 1980 or Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

Also in the document

• The document explicitly states that there is no forest land or wildlife sanctuary in the vicinity of the project site.
• The project involves a significant expansion with a total cost of approximately Rs. 1397 Crores.
• The clearance is for an 'Expansion of existing unit' rather than a new facility.