Environmental assessment of thermal power plants: A case study in Andhra Pradesh
Student name: Mr K. Venkata Ramana
Guide: Dr Saon Ray
Year of completion: 2009
Host Organisation: Kakatiya University, Warangal
Supervisor (Host Organisation): Dr B. Suresh Lal
Abstract: In India the share of coal based electricity generation is 53.3% of total installed
capacity and also the coal from Indian mines has high ash content and poor calorific value
this reminds us the gravity of pollution due to coal based power plants and also its effect on
the environment and on the socioeconomic conditions of the people residing the vicinity of
the thermal power plants.
Hence, an attempt is made through this major project report to study the impact of
pollution due to super thermal power station at Ramagundam in Karmnagar District in
Andhra Pradesh. A survey is conducted and data collected through structured schedule in
selected villages near the super thermal power station and the impact on the agriculture,
health, financial positions of the residents in those villages is studied.
Chapter – I provides an overview of environmental issues in the world, the demands
of industrialization, the view of developed and developing countries on their responsibility to
protect environment, choice of economic growth versus environment safety. It also high
lights the global warming and its effects on the coming generations.
Chapter – II discuss the objectives of the study and source of dates and profile of the
study area.
Chapter – III discusses the adverse impact of thermal power plant pollution on
agriculture and environment in the selected villages in Ramagundam. It also discuss the
effect on the occupation distribution before and after the thermal power plant. The impact on
the agriculture productivity (yield/acre) resulting in the income per acre is also discussed.
Chapter – IV make conclusions and suggestions to relieve the people residing in the
vicinity from the adverse impacts of thermal power stations.
