MEHTA API PVT. LTD.

Pre Feasibility Report

For

Proposed “Expansion of Existing

API manufacturing Facility”

At MIDC

Kumbahvali Village, Tarapur

Boisar

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CHAPTER 1 .............................................................................................................................. 5

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ....................................................................................................... 5

(i) Name of project: ................................................................................................. 5

(ii) Location: ................................................................................................................. 5

(iii) Resource Requirement: ............................................................................... 5

Source & Quantity of Water .............................................................................................. 5

Power ................................................................................................................................. 5

Man Power ......................................................................................................................... 6

(iv) Cost Of The Project: ...................................................................................... 6

CHAPTER 2 .............................................................................................................................. 7

INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT/BACKGROUND INFORMATION .......................... 7

(i) Identification of project and project proponent: ................................. 7

(ii) Need for the project and its importance to country and or region: . 7

(v) Employment Generation .................................................................................... 8

CHAPTER 3 .............................................................................................................................. 9

PROJECT DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................ 9

(i) Type of project ...................................................................................................... 9

(ii) Location .................................................................................................................... 9

Fig.no.1: Site Location ................................................................................................... 9

(iii) Size or magnitude of operation..................................................................... 10

Fig.no.3: Layout Plan ................................................................................................. 10

(iv) Raw material requirement ........................................................................... 11

(v) Water requirement ............................................................................................. 13

(vi) Power requirement ......................................................................................... 13

CHAPTER 4 ............................................................................................................................ 14

SITE ANALYSIS .................................................................................................................... 14

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(i) Connectivity .......................................................................................................... 14

(ii) Land use ................................................................................................................. 14

Table no. 3: Land use details ........................................................................ 14

(iii) Topography ........................................................................................................... 14

(iv) Existing Land use pattern ............................................................................ 15

(v) Soil classification ................................................................................................. 15

(vi) Climatic conditions ......................................................................................... 15

(vii) Social infrastructure available ................................................................... 15

CHAPTER 5 ............................................................................................................................ 16

PLANNING BREIF ................................................................................................................. 16

(i) Planning concept ................................................................................................. 16

(ii) Population projection ........................................................................................ 16

(iii) Land use planning .............................................................................................. 16

Future Facilities : ....................................................................................................... 16

CHAPTER 6 ............................................................................................................................ 17

PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE ......................................................................................... 17

(i) Industrial area ..................................................................................................... 17

(ii) Residential area ................................................................................................... 17

(iii) Green belt .............................................................................................................. 17

(iv) Social infrastructure ....................................................................................... 17

(v) Connectivity .......................................................................................................... 17

(vi) Drinking water management ...................................................................... 18

(vii) Sewerage system ............................................................................................ 18

(viii) Industrial waste management ................................................................... 18

(ix) Solid waste management ............................................................................ 18

(x) Power requirement and supply ..................................................................... 18

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CHAPTER 7 ............................................................................................................................ 19

REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R & R) PLAN ............................................. 19

Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R&R) plan is not applicable for the proposed

project.CHAPTER 8 ................................................................................................................ 19

CHAPTER 8 ............................................................................................................................ 20

PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES .................................................................... 20

CHAPTER 9 ............................................................................................................................ 21

ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL (FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS) ......................................... 21

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CHAPTER 1

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

(i) Name of project:

The proposed project is Expansion of existing API manufacturing facility project at

MIDC,village Kumbhavali, Tarapur, Boisar district Palghar by Mehta API Pvt.Ltd.

(ii) Location:

The site is situated at Kumbhavali close to Boisar Railway Station, Palghar.

Latitude: 19°46'53.10"N

Longitude: 72°43'30.53"E

(iii) Resource Requirement:

Source & Quantity of Water

The source of water supply will be from MIDC which will be installed under the project

Sr. Phase Quantity Source

1. Construction 20 kL Tarapur

2. Operational 50 kL Tarapur

Power

A total electrical load of 600 KVA will be sufficient for the petroleum depot

Sr. Power requirement Capacity Source Fuel type & Quantity

1. Electricity 600 KVA MSEDCL

& SOLAR

-

2. DG set 320 KVA & 50

KVA

- HSD

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Man Power

Sr. no. Particulars No. of personnel

1. Management 14

2. Supervisory 66

3. Skilled 11

4. Unskilled 19

5. Others( Indirect) 43

(iv) Cost Of The Project:

The total cost of the project will be approximately Rs. 10 Crore

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CHAPTER 2

INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT/BACKGROUND INFORMATION

(i) Identification of project and project proponent:

The proposed project is Expansion of Existing API manufacturing facility project at

Kumbhavali, Tarapur district Palghar by Mehta API Pvt. Ltd.

Mehta API Pvt Ltd

Mehta API Pvt Ltd is engaged in manufacturing and marketing of APIs & Advance Drug

Intermediates . Mehta API has been inordinately proud of its achievements since its

inception. The journey is paved with many success stories. Much of it has, in many

ways, been unprecedented in the Pharma industry. The success has been validated by

what they hold the dearest - Product Excellence and Customer service. They believe that

long-term business success is rooted in value. Business ethics are good business; they are

like a long-term insurance policy.

Mehta API is committed to Excellence in Product Quality and adherence to stringent

delivery schedule. We export to about 20 countries including Regulated Markets -

spanning all 6 continents. They are a technology driven company setting up high

benchmarks for quality and have strong API processing and manufacturing capability.

Mehta API is evolving as a research driven organization focusing on manufacturing and

marketing of APl’s & Advance Intermediates. It is led by visionary management. The

company has the capacity to manufacture multi step, highly complex, potent, chiral &

semi-synthetic APls.

(ii) Need for the project and its importance to country and or

region:

India's pharmaceutical industry is the third largest in the world in terms of volume. Its

rank is 14th

in terms of value. India is also one of the top five active pharmaceutical

ingredients (API) producers (with a share of about 6.5%).

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Mehta API Pvt Ltd. is a global supplier of chemical Intermediates in the world. Mehta

API Pvt Ltd aims to expand its product portfolio further in order to cater to Domestic &

International markets by expanding its production capacities. These products will serve

to cut the supply of imports from foreign countries thus saving currency and at the same

time will earn valuable foreign currency by export of the proposed products.

(v) Employment Generation

The present employee strength of Mehta API Pvt Ltd with its staff : management,

clerical and labour staff presently working in the existing plant in Kumbhavali, is as

below:

Sr. no. Particulars No. of personnel

1. Management 14.

2. Supervisory 66

3. Skilled 11

4. Unskilled 19

5. Others( Indirect) 43

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CHAPTER 3

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

(i) Type of project

As per EIA Notification dated 14 Sep 2006 this projects falls under 5(f) category i.e.

Synthetic organic chemicals industry (dyes & dye, drug and intermediates excluding drug

formulations; synthetic rubbers basic organic chemicals, other synthetic organic chemicals

and chemical intermediates) intermediates; bulk. The project is proposed Expansion of

existing API manufacturing facility at MIDC,Village Kumbhavali, Palghar by Mehta API

Pvt. Ltd.

(ii) Location

The site is situated at Village Kumbhavali close to Tarapur MIDC, Boisar Railway Station,

District Palghar.

Fig.no.1: Site Location

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(iii) Size or magnitude of operation

The existing project is set up on a 26,940 m2

land at Kumbhavali. The proposed expansion of

existing API manufacturing facility will have modern high-tech facilities conforming to

international standards.

Fig.no.3: Layout Plan

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(iv) Raw material requirement

The proposed plant will store required raw material with proper safety at the plant in the

shed.

(v) Products:

Mehta API Pvt. Ltd. manufactures, Anti Bacterial, Cardiovascular, Anti Emetic, Anti

diabetic, Antithrombic & Antianginal, Anti Depressant & Anti Pyschotic, Urinary system

related and Anticancer Products. Following is the list of products:

Sr.

No. Product Name

Existing

consented Qty

Proposed

Mfg. Qty.

Total

Production

Qty.

Anti Bacterial Products

1 Erythromycin Base

61.8 MT/A

93.6 MT/A 240 MT/A

2 Erythromycin stearate

3 Erythromycin Estolate

4 Erythromycin Ethyl Succinate

5 Chloramphenicol 64.8 MT/A

6 Chloramphenicol Palmitate

7 Azithromycin Dihydrate 19.8 MT/A

8 Clarithromycin Nil

Cardiovascular Products

8 Bisoprolol Fumarate Nil

6.52 MT/A 7.0 MT/A 9 Esmolol Hydrochloride 0.48 MT/A

10 Landilol Hydrochloride Nil

11 Treprostinil Monohydrate Nil

12 Neviblol

Anti Emetic Products

12 Droperidol Nil -- 1.6 MT/A

13 Prochloroperazine Maleate 3.0 MT/A

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14 Prochloroperazine Mesilate 0.24 MT/A

15 Aprepitant Nil

Anti diabetic

16 Linagliptin

Nil 2.0 MT/A 2.0 MT/A 17 Teneligliptin

18 Vildagliptin

19 Saxagliptin

Antithrombic & Antianginal

20 Anagrelide Hcl Monohydrate

Nil

0.1 MT/A 0.1 MT/A

21 Beraprost 0.02 MT/A 0.02 MT / A

22 Limaprost

23 Dypiridamol 10 MT/A 10 MT/A

24 Dabigatran 2.0 MT/A 2.0 MT/A

25 Clopidogrel 10 MT/A 10 MT/A

26 Rivaroxabane 2.0 MT/A 2.0 MT/A

Anti Depressant & Anti Pyschotic Products

27 Fluvoxamine Maleate Nil

0.1 MT/A 0.1 MT/A

28 Agomelatine 1.5 MT/A 1.5 MT/A

Urinary system related

29 Cinacalcet Hydrochloride Nil

1.0 MT/A 1.0 MT/A

30 Mirabegron 2.0 MT/A 2.0 MT/A

Anticancer

31 Ibritinib

Nil 0.1 MT/A 0.1 MT/A

32 Palbiciclib

33 Enzalutamide

34 Venetoclox

35 Ruxolitinib

36 Vismodejib

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Others

37 Bazedoxafen Acetate Nil 2.0 MT/A 2.0 MT/A

38 Lupbiprostone Nil 0.01 MT/A 0.01 MT/A

39 Chlorhexidine Gluconate Solution 19.8 MT/A -- --

40 Calamine IP 19.8 MT/A -- --

41 Promethazine Throciate IP 0.96 MT/A -- --

42 aminophylline IP 9.6 MT/A -- --

43 Maleic Acid BP 19.8 MT/A -- --

(vi) Water requirement

The source of water supply will be from Tarapur MIDC.

Sr. No. Particulars Quantity Source

1 During Construction phase 20 KL Tarapur MIDC

2 Operational Phase 50 KL Tarapur MIDC

(vii) Power requirement

A total electrical load of 600 KVA will be sufficient for the total plant. The power supply will

be obtained from MSEDCL. However, back up power through 2 nos. of DG sets 320 kVA &

50 kVA will also be provided.

Sr. Power requirement Capacity Source Fuel type & Quantity

1. Electricity 600 KVA MSEDCL

& SOLAR

-

2. DG set 320 KVA & 50

KVA

- HSD

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CHAPTER 4

SITE ANALYSIS

(i) Connectivity

The site is situated at Kumbhavali close to Boisar Railway Station, District Palghar.

(ii) Land use

26,940 m² of land situated at Kumbhavali close to Boisar Railway Station. It is an industrial

area and the land is acquired by Mehta API Pvt. Ltd.

Table no. 3: Land use details

S. No. Land use parameter Area (m²)

1 Total Plot area 26,940

2 Green belt area 2,604

3 Construction area 6,005

(iii) Topography

Tarapur is a census town in Palghar district (earlier Palghar was taluka and has recently

notified as district) in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is an industrial town located some 45

km north of Virar, on the Western Railway line of Mumbai Suburban Division (Mumbai

Suburban Railway). Tarapur can be reached from Boisar, the nearest railway station. It is 20

km off National Highway NH-8.

Tarapur is located at 17.7°N 75.47°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 456 metres (1496

feet).

Unlike other industrial estates, this industrial estate has a pleasant look due to the roads

crossing at right angles and lots of small gardens adjacent to the boundary walls of the

industrial units. The location near Mumbai Port/Mumbai Harbour (MbPT) and JNPT as well

as proximity to Trans Thane Creek (TTC) MIDC, Vapi GIDC add a great value to this

industrial estate. It is located on the most important rail-route, Mumbai to Delhi and the

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway, a part of the Golden Quadrilateral project.

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(iv) Existing Land use pattern

The existing land is under industrial use.

(v) Soil classification

The basic type of soil found in the area varies from brown & black. The black type of soil is

found in the eastern part. The fertility of the soil increases as it goes from red to black.

(vi) Climatic conditions

The climate in proposed area is characterized by hot summer and general dryness throughout

the year except the south west monsoon season.

Climate Classification:

Project site features a semiarid climate.

Temperature:

Annual maximum and minimum temperature in Tarapur range from max. 380 C min. 11

0C.

Rainfall:

Most of the rainfall occurs in the monsoon season from June to September. Average annual

rainfall is 2488 mm.

Humidity:

Annually relative humidity ranged from 64% – 88% and during summer season the humidity

ranged from 64% – 75%.

(vii) Social infrastructure available

Key infrastructure such as hospitals, schools, bank, places of worship and social/ community

facilities such as park, market, playground etc. education, health care, community

development, income distribution, employment and social welfare are available in nearby

area of Maharashtra Industrial Estate.

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CHAPTER 5

PLANNING BREIF

(i) Planning concept

Proposed plant activities will be starting after getting statutory clearance form related

authorities. The project will be completed within two years.

Further proposed project activities will take care of all the rules and regulation of statutory

authority and provide the control measure and devices to achieve the standard norms.

(ii) Population projection

Palghar District has a population of 454,635 as per census 2011. It has more than 99,652

households of Maratha, Aagri, Koli, Muslim, Buddhist, and also includes SC, ST, OBC and

open categories community. The village has basically an agrarian economy and industrial

workers and farming is the main occupation of the villagers. The local self-Government vests

with a Gram Panchayat having an elected body of headed by a Sarpanch.

(iii) Land use planning

Existing land is developed for industrial purpose.

The land is located in a designated industrial area. The total plot area is 26,940 m2.

Future Facilities :

Training Centre, duly equipped with all modern aids to impart training to staff,

contractors workmen, tank lorry crews etc.

Laboratory facilities to test the quality of products.

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CHAPTER 6

PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE

(i) Industrial area

The proposed expansion of existing API manufacturing facility has modern high-tech

facilities conforming to international standards.

(ii) Residential area

There is no residential area proposed.

(iii) Green belt

As per the Regulations, Green belt is proposed to be developed in approx 2,604 m² of area.

This would not only prevent the fugitive dust emissions but also improve the peripheral

appearance of the plant from aesthetics point of view. Unpaved areas, if any, within the plant

boundary would be provided with grass cover.

(iv) Social infrastructure

Development of roads and extension of the existing networks to aid connection.

It will develop the area economically and employment opportunities to the local people

(v) Connectivity

The proposed site is well connected with the roads connecting NH-8 (Mumbai- Ahemdabad)

at an aerial distance of 17 km towards East.

Nearest railway station is located at Boisar at an aerial distance of 6.1 km towards East.

Nearest airport is located at Mumbai at an aerial distance of 110 km towards South.

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(vi) Drinking water management

The source of water supply will be from Tarapur MIDC which will be installed under the

project.

Sr. No. Particulars Quantity Source

1 During Construction phase 20 KL MIDC

2 Operational Phase 50 KL MIDC

(vii) Sewerage system

The sewage will be treated in proposed Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) of capacity 10 m3/day.

(viii) Industrial waste management

Hazardous waste will be sent to MPCB (Mumbai Waste Management) authorized recycler.

(ix) Solid waste management

Any Non Biodegradable Packing material/ construction material will be sent to the authorized

agencies and other domestic waste will be handled by local body.

(x) Power requirement and supply

A total electrical load of 600 KVA will be sufficient for the proposed expansion.

The power supply will be obtained from MSEDCL. However, back up power through 2 nos.

of DG sets 320 kVA & 50 kVA will also be provided.

Sr. Power requirement Capacity Source Fuel type & Quantity

1. Electricity 600 KVA MSEDCL

& SOLAR

-

2. DG set 320 KVA & 50

KVA

- HSD

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CHAPTER 7

REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R & R) PLAN

Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R&R) plan is not applicable for the

proposed project.

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CHAPTER 8

PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES

The construction work for the project will be initiated after obtaining the Environmental

clearance.

The total cost of the project will be approximately Rs. 10 Crores.

S.No Particulars Amount (Rs. In Crore)

1. Land 01.086 /-

2. Builllding construction 11.245 /-

3. Plant machineries & equipments 16.874 /-

4. Furniture & fixtchures 00.484 /-

5. Movable fixed asset 00.811 /-

6. Immovable fixed asset 01.352 /-

Total Cost 31.852 /-

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CHAPTER 9

ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL (FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS)

Proposed expansion activity will provide benefits to the local people in terms of financial and

social welfare. Local people will get direct financial benefit by way of employment. Local

people will get some contract of supply and services to get indirect income. Company will

contribute in improving education and health

All statutory the rules and regulations will be complied by Mehta API Pvt. Ltd. and

mitigation measures for any environmental impacts will be taken. Hence it can be concluded

that the proposed expansion will have a positive impact according to social and

environmental point of view.