An Analytical Approach on Preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment (Eia) for National Highway Project (a Case Study) by using GIS
Monishareddy Kondapalli1, Sesha Sai Ratnamala Bommareddy2, SS. Asadi3
1Monishareddy Kondapalli, M.Tech Student, Department of Civil Engineering, Koneru Lakshmai Education Foundation, (Andhra Pradesh), India.
2Sesha Sai Ratnamala Bommareddy, Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Koneru Lakshmai Education Foundation, (Andhra Pradesh), India.
3SS. Asadi, Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology and Research, Deemed to be University, (Andhra Pradesh), India.
Manuscript received on 02 May 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 14 May 2019 | Manuscript Published on 28 May 2019 | PP: 414-422 | Volume-7 Issue-6C2 April 2019 | Retrieval Number: F10760476C219/2019©BEIESP
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Abstract: The highway projects are a provision of any country. It is the most important part of developing countries like India. However, the activities associated have occurred with major environmental and social impact during different aspects of the project. The nature of these impacts could be either beneficial or adverse impacts depending upon the Physical, Biological and Socio-Economic environment. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) helps to accomplish sustainable projects and track down environmental degradation. The present paper studies about the importance of EIA in the sustainable development of National Highway (NH) NH-16 with a case study of buffer zone 2 kilometres along the road incorporating spatial data Geographic Information System (GIS). This study concentrates on the EIA of the project in the physical environment at the highway site. The parameters covered in the study are Air, Water, and Soil. Samples of water and soil were taken to analyse their present condition. Data was also collected from various Government offices. After analysing the different parameters and discussing the probable impacts suggestions are made regarding the mitigation measures that can be taken at different stages in order to reduce the environmental impacts.
Keywords: Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Geographic Information System (GIS), National Highway (NH).
Scope of the Article: Civil and Environmental Engineering