Environmental Impact Assessment of KTFT

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Before the selection of project for Environmental Assessment study, different projects approved by different governmental offices were studied and finally Chhaimale Village Development Committee (VDC) section was selected. Water and soil samples from different localities were collected and analyzed at the laboratory of Environmental Science Department, Tri-Chandra Multiple campus. Chloride content, Carbonate & Bi-carbonate content and hardness of water sample and pH, alkalinity and Chloride content of soil sample were estimated. Secondary data was reviewed to get the basic concepts about the Environmental Assessment Study and to generate secondary data on the physical, biological, socioeconomic and cultural environment of the selected study area and baseline information was collect accordingly. Census report of Central Bureau of Statics (CBS), profile of Chhaimale VDC, and other published unpublished reports, photographs and maps of the project area were thoroughly reviewed to generate the secondary information about the study area. Household survey was carried out at the project affected VDC of the project area from 26 Bhadra, 2070 – 30 Bhadra, 2070. Different cultural sites that may be affected during the implementation of project were documented during the process. To get more and precise information about the project and the impacts of the project in various sectors, different officials at related offices were consulted. Impacts of the project on various aspects of the environment around the project area during construction phase and operation phase were analysed.

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