Sai Nikhil Pharma Pvt Ltd has moved the Ministry of Environment and Forests for environmental clearance to its unit for manufacturing bulk drugs and intermediates at Raichur in Karnataka.

In its presentation to the Ministry for environmental clearance, the company said that it intends to produce 8.26 MT of bulk drugs and intermediates.

The unit proposes to produce Carvedilol Phosphate, Isoxsuprine HCl, Melitracene, Meprobamate, Metolozone, Ondansetron HCl, Rivastigmine Hydrogen Tartarate, Tamsulosin HCl, Topiramate and Zopiclone.

The total plot area of the unit is 4 acres, of which there is provision for greenbelt development.

?The purpose of a greenbelt around the plant site is to capture the fugitive emission, attenuate the noise generated and improve the aesthetics. A wide range of plant species will be planted in and around the premises to help capture the fugitive emission and noise levels from the plant premises,? the company said.

The total gross proposed investment in land, buildings and plant machinery is approximately Rs 497 lakh and the unit has been registered under small scale industry. The industry has allocated an amount of Rs 125 lakh for environment protection measures and Rs 26 lakh for recurring expenditure.

Fugitive emissions in production blocks will be avoided by consuming solvents immediately. Process emissions are mitigated by effective scrubbing. Fugitive emissions from storage tanks will be avoided by providing air condensers, the company said.

Further there are no historical places, defence installations, archaeological sites, wildlife sanctuaries or national parks and ecologically-sensitive areas near the project site.

In its presentation, the company said there will not be any major potential for negative impact on the environment due to the proposed project. On the contrary, there will be positive impact on the socio-economic environment since the project will generate some permanent and secondary employment and it will increase direct and indirect employment opportunities, the company said.

The company it will adopt all safety and hazard identification measures besides a strong disaster management policy.