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AMAR SARKAR (Dr)

Environmental Expert
Since 1998
Environmental Studies
MDPConsultants Pvt Ltd

Membership of Professional Societies:

Geophytological Society of India
Botananical Survey of India
World Wild Fund (WWF)

Key Qualifications:
Dr. Sarkar has over seventeen years of in-depth experience of carrying out Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA) Studies, developing Environmental Management Plans and Sectoral
Environmental Studies for roads, highways, bridges and other projects and also carried out the Water
Pollution Studies, Air Pollution Monitoring; Urban Environmental Mapping and Studies on Biological
Environments.
He has a proven record of working on large projects in roads and highways sector as an Environmental
Expert. Most of the projects were funded by multilateral international funding agencies like World Bank,
Asian Development Bank, USAID, Japan International Cooperation Agency etc. He had extensively used
World Bank and ADB guidelines for carrying out most of his environmental projects and possesses
profound knowledge of the same.
Some of the relevant projects with significant contribution from Dr. Sarkar include the following:
Team Leader, Andhra Pradesh Economic Restructuring Project, Client: Irrigation Department,
Govt of Andhra Pradesh ( funded by the World Bank ) (2004 May-October )
Environmental Specialist, Kolkata Environmental Improvement Project, Client:Kolkata
Municipa Corporation funded by (Asian Development Bank) ( June 2003-ongoing)
Environmental Specialist, Preparation of Feasibility and DPR for Rehabilitation and Upgrading
of 4-/6 lane divided carriageway configuration of National Highways under North-South and
East-West Corridors (Phase II) Package: C-II A/6-Andhra Pradesh (Kottakata to Kurnool
section on NH-7 from Km 133/0 to Km 211/0) Client: National Highway Authority of India
(2004 Jan-October)

Environmental Expert, Independent Review and Consolidation of EMP and EIA for Allhabad
Bypass Project- NH-2, World Bank funded, (March 2002-May 2003)
Environmental Specialist, National Highway Corridor Public Private Partnership (PPP) (ADB
TA) Client: National Highway Authority of India. (April 2002-Dec 2002)
Environmental Specialist, Development of Adequate Road Connectivity to Major Ports in India
(Jawaharlal Nehru and Mumbai Ports) Client: National Highways Authority of India (Jan 2000Dec 2000)

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Environmental Specialist, Development of Adequate Road Connectivity to Major Ports in India

(New Mangalore Port) Client: National Highways Authority of India (Sept 2000-June 2001)
Environmental Specialist, Sectoral Environmental Assessment for Manipur State Roads Project
(Project Coordinating Consultancy Services) Funded by World Bank (Nov 1999-Oct 2000)
Environmental Specialist, Environmental Impact Assessment and Resettlement Action Plan
for Ludhiana Moga -Khanna Nawanshahar Road Project,Client: Govt of Punjab (Feb2000April 2000)
Environmental Expert, U.P. Rural Water Supply and Environmental Sanitation Sector Study,
Uttar Pradesh, India (World Bank funded) (June 2000- March 2001)
Environmental Expert, Solid Waste Management Study for Four Tourist Centres in Tamil
Nadu (April 2001-Sept 2001)
Environmental Specialist, Environmental Impact Assessment and Resettlement Action Plan
for Savli - Chhayappuri Railway Over Bridge, Gujarat (2000)
Team Leader, Environmental Impact Assessment of Ghaziabad Meerut -Kundli Ghaziabad
Expressways in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana (JICA funded) (June 1999-Nov 1999)
Environmental Specialist, EIA of widening of National Highway NH-8 (Alwar -Delhi) at Kothal
Hills, Rajasthan (Asian Development Bank funded) (1998)
Project Manager, Feasibility Study for Construction of Expressways in National Capital Region
in India: Social Survey (JICA funded) (Feb1999-June 1999)
Project Executive, Rapid EIA Studies for the Cement Industry aimed to obtain the
Environmental Clearance from Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF) (1995-1998)
Ecologist, Urban Environmental Mapping Project (USAID funded) (1997)
Participated in the study of Green Belt Development of India. Agency:
Control Board.

Centaral Pollution

Involved in Air Quality Studies in different industries (1994-1995)

Education:
1989
1982

Ph.D. (Palaeo-biological Environment), Lucknow University, Uttar Pradesh, India.

M.Sc. (Special Paper on Ecology), Burdwan University, West Bengal, India

Other Trainings:
Workshop on Air Quality Management for SASEC Countries, Organised by Asian Development
Bank, Central Pollution Control Board, Ministry of Forest and Environment, Augast 28-30, New
Delhi.
2003
Conference on Urban Air Pollution Monitoring & Management, September 22-23,
India International Center, New -Delhi.

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Lead Auditor course ISO- 14001, EQMS (UK), DNV (Netherlands)- accredential.
Workshop on EIA Training of Trainers Organized by Chemorix International
Association with TERI and TETRATECH, funded by ADB, New Delhi.
Workshop on Safeguard Policies on World Bank Operation Organized by the World
Bank, New Delhi.
Training program of Environmental Impact Assessment conducted by India Institute of
Ecology & Environment, New Delhi.
International workshop on Environment 21st Century emphasized on Sustainable
Development, New Delhi.
Workshop on greening of the common lands in the Aravalli hills organized by
Aravalli Project, Forest Department, Govt. of Haryana.
Proficiency Certificate in Russian Language, Lucknow University, Uttar Pradesh, India

Employment Record:
Mar 1998 - date
Oct 1996 - Feb 1998
May 1996 - Sep 1996
Feb 1996 - Apr 1996
Dec 1994 - Jan 1996
Apr 1994 - Nov 1994
Jul 1990 - Mar 1994
Nov 1988- Jun 1990

Head, Environment Division, MDP Consultants Pvt Ltd, New Delhi

(member of the DHV Group of Companies, The Netherlands)
Manager (Environ Division), Conscom Engineer's Private Ltd., New Delhi.
Ecologist, Centre for Economic Research Development, New Delhi.
Ecologist, Biodiversity Support Program, Dehradun, U.P.
Project Executive, HOLTEC Engineer's Private Ltd., New Delhi.
Environmental Scientist, Envirotech Instruments, New Delhi.
Lecturer in Botany, Jamshedpur Worker's College and Tata P.G. College (PartTime), affiliated to Ranchi University.
Research Scientist, National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), Lucknow

Experience Record:
March 1998-date

During his period with the MDP Consultants, he has been actively involved in
many large/mega projects in roads, highways and other infrastructure projects
involving Environmental Impact Assessment, preparation of Environmental
Management Plan besides focusing on environmental issues and management
aspect. Some of the important projects include the following:

Jun 2003-On going

Kolkata Environmental Improvement Project, Funded by Asian

Bank (Time Spend- 7 Man-months)
As an Environmental Specialist, responsible for assisting the Client in
establishing a system and training staff to monitor the projects environmental
indicators, review the data collected for the slum rehabilitation, solid waste
management, pond and water-bodies beautification and to evaluate the
effectiveness with which the environmental mitigation and monitoring measures
are implemented, and recommend action to be taken.

Development

Jan 2004-Oct 2004

Preparation of Feasibility and DPR for Rehabilitation and Upgrading of

4-/6 lane divided carriageway configuration of National Highways under
North-South and East-West Corridors (Phase II) Package: C-II A/6Andhra Pradesh (Kottakata to Kurnool section on NH-7 from Km 133/0
to Km 211/0) (Time Spend- 5 Man-months)
As an Environmental Specialist, was involved to identify those stretches with
little or no potential impacts and hence require limited environmental analysis.
To collect the baseline data including primary and secondary for air, noise,
water, soil (physical and biological resources). To prepare the impact
assessment and management plan and to address the likely environmental
impact due to the proposed project both direct and indirect. To suggest the
mitigation measures in respect of road sections and monitoring plan.

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March 2002-May 2003 Independent Review and Consolidation of `EMP AND EIA for Allahabad
Bypass Project- NH-2, World Bank funded, (Time Spend - 2 Man-months)
As an Environmental Expert, he had been involved in the overall coordination
and management for the independent review and consolidation of EMP and EIA
for Allahabad Bypass Project- NH-2. It aims to review the process and outputs
of the Project Consultant in conducting social and environmental assessment
and evaluates whether these concerns have been adequately addressed and
integrated in the project engineering design and implementation plans.
April 2002-Dec 2002

National Highway Corridor Public Private Partnership (PPP) (ADB TA)

(Time Spend- 4 Man-months)
As Environmental Specialist, responsible for review of feasibility studies of
preliminary project Report of screening and Initial Environment Examination
(IEE),and prepare summary reports on Initial Environmental Examination
(IEE)/Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), mitigation measures,
monitoring methods of air, water and noise pollution quality for the five road
section (NH8B, 8A, 15 and 14) from Porbandar-Dessa (Gujarat) covering 506
km of National Highways in the state of Gujrat.

Jan 2000-Dec 2000

Development of Adequate Road Connectivity to Mumbai Port and

Jawaharlal Nehru Port for National Highways Authority of India (Time
Spend-7 months)
As an Environmental Expert, he had been responsible for carrying out
Environmental Impact Assessment to study the environmental effects due the
construction of road connecting the ports in Mumbai. Had also been responsible
for leading a team of environmental engineers for baseline data collection,
environmental analysis, analysis of alternatives, preparation of environmental
mitigation and monitoring plans, environmental safety plans during
construction, interaction with various officials of government agencies and also
prepared Environmental Management Plan and Monitring Plan.

Sept 2000- June 2001

Development of Adequate Road Connectivity to Major Ports in India (New

Mangalore Port) (National Highways Authority of India) (Time Spend- 6
months)
As an Environmental Expert, had been responsible for carrying out
Environmental Impact Assessment to study the environmental effects due the
construction of road connecting the ports in New Mangalore. He was also
responsible for leading a team of environmental engineers for baseline data
collection, environmental analysis, analysis of alternatives, preparation of
environmental mitigation and monitoring plans, environmental safety plans
during construction, interaction with various officials of government agencies.
He also prepared Environmental Management Plan and reports had submitted
accordingly.

Apr2001-Sept2001

Solid Waste Management Study for Four Tourist Centres in Tamil Nadu
(Time Spend -4months)
As an Environmental Expert, he was responsible for carrying out
Environmental Impact Assessment, data collection, assessment and testing of
quality of waste, situational analysis on bio-medical and industrial waste,
mechanism of collection, transportation and disposal of hazardous waste and
development options. Also assist the team leader in the day-to-day matters
related to environmental issues. The project also involves preparation of

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Environmental Management Plan and reporting.

Feb 2000- April 2000 Environmental Impact Assessment and Resettlement Action Plan for
Ludhiana Moga -Khanna Nawanshahar Road Project, Punjab (Time
Spend-2 months)
As an Environmental Specialist, he had been responsible for preparation of
detailed Environmental Impact Assessment and Social Assessment of the
selected section of the major roads in Ludhiana, Punjab. He had been responsible
for collection of environmental data, laboratory testing and analysis of materials
and also for preparation of EIA and RAP as per the Standard Guidelines and
preparation of reports for the submission. He also prepared Detailed Post Project
Monitoring Plan.
Feb 2000- April 2000
Environmental Impact Assessment and Resettlement Action Plan Savli Chhayappuri Railway Over Bridge, Gujarat (Time Spent- 2 months)
As Environmental Specialist, he had been responsible for the preparation of
detailed Environmental Impact Assessment for the selected section of the major
Bridge in Savli-Chhayappuri, Gujarat. He had also been involved in preparation
of Resettlement Action Plan for the affected people. He led a team of
Environmental and Social experts for collection and analysis of data, interaction
with the concerned department for environmental clearance.
Nov 2000-Oct 2001

Manipur State Road Project (Project Coordinating Consultancy Services)

(World Bank funded) (Time Spent- 6 months)
As an Environmental Specialist, was responsible for the preparation of
Sectoral Environmental Assessment and detailed Environmental Impact
Assessment for the major roads in Manipur, following the guidelines of the
World Bank.

Jun 2000- Mar 2001

U.P. Rural Water Supply Environmental Sanitation Study, Uttar Pradesh,

Inda (The World Bank funded) (Time Spend- 6 months)
As an Environmental Expert, he assisted the Environmental Planning
Specialist in environmental analysis of the Water Supply and Sanitation
schemes.Focused on the assessment of regional variations in hydrology,
hydro-geology and the impact of nature of water resources on RWSES,
identification of effective approaches to integrate water, sanitation and
hygiene education interventions to improve overall public health benefits,
current hygiene practices in rural UP and identify key areas and approaches
for hygiene improvement.
(June 1999-Nov 1999) Environmental Impact Assessment of Ghaziabad-Meerut and KundliGhaziabad Expressways in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana (JICA funded)
(Time Spent-6 months)
As Team Leader / Environmental Expert, had been responsible for project
management and coordination, supervision of field and laboratory works,
environmental analysis, evaluation of Environmental Impact Assessment and
preparation of Environmental Management Plan.
Feb 1999- June1999

Feasibility Study on Construction of Expressways in the National Capital

Region in India: Social Surveys (JICA funded) (Time Spent-5 months)
As Project Manager, was responsible for overall management and coordination
of the project. Was responsible for supervising field surveys and analyses,
interaction with local people, preparation of questionnaire and carried out social
survey. Was also responsible for the preparation of Resettlement Action Plan for
the affected people.

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He had also been involved in the preparation of Rapid EIA report for Orient
Cement Ltd., Dist- Sambhupura, M.P. and Environmental Management
Plan for the Mining Plant of ABG Cement Limited, Dist-Kachch, Gujarat
(Indian Bureau of Mines).
The Rapid EIA Study for Orient Cement Ltd. included:
Collection of baseline data for existing environmental condition - land use
pattern, air, water, soil and noise quality and ecological survey.
Impact Assessment through Environmental Matrix - positive and negative
impact of construction and operation phases of the proposed project.
Widening of the National Highway (NH-8) (Alwar-Delhi) at Kothal Hills
(Aravali range) Alwar, Rajasthan (Asian Development Bank funded)
As an Environmental Specialist, he was involved in the Environmental Impact
Assessment study and also responsible for base line data collection,
environmental analysis, evaluation of impacts and preparation of Management
and Monitoring plan.

May 1996- Sep 1996

Guideline Preparation for Stone Crusher Unit at Gurgaon, Haryana

As an Ecologist, he was involved in the project of Phyto-sociological study for
vegetation and animal species around the zone. He was also responsible for
leading a team of experts for collection and analysis of data and preparation of
report to the Ministry of Environment & Forest.

Feb 1996- Apr 1996

Urban Environmental Mapping (USAID funded)

As an Ecologist, he was responsible for the water quality improvement, water
supply situation, ambient air quality, noise level, traffic volume and land use
pattern of the hilly town of Dehra-Dun , Uttar Pradesh.

Dec-1994 - Jan 1996

During this period, he was involved in carrying out Environmental Impact

Assessment Study and Preparation of Environmental Management Plan.
He also interacted with the concerned department of Ministry of Forest and
Environment to get the environmental clearance for infrastructure related
projects.
Some of the major projects involving EIA/EMP include the following:
i)

Tamalpenta Limestone deposits (1.75 million TPA) at Anantpur Dist of

Andhra Pradesh for Larsen & Tubro Limited.

ii)

Bankuiyan Limestone deposits (1.2 million TPA) at Rewa Dist of

Madhya Pradesh for Jay Prakash Industries Ltd.

iii)

Hinoti Limestone deposits (2.0 million TPA) at Satna Dist of Madhya

Pradesh for Prism Cement Ltd

iv)

Amli Limestone deposits (1.2 million TPA) at Sirohi Dist of Rajasthan

for Binani Cement Ltd.

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Main objectives of the projects were:

To asses the existing status of the environment on air, ground and surface
water, soil quality, noise level, flora & fauna (terrestrial and aquatic), use of
satellite imagery, land use pattern and socio-economic parameters.
To predict the possible adverse impacts on the air quality by use of modeling
techniques of the proposed project (green-field).
To prepare an EMP for the protection, mitigation and improvement of the
environment through green belt program in the study area.
Apr-1994 - Nov 1994

As an Environmental Scientist, he had been involved in the Air Quality study

of different industries (large and medium sized).

Jul-1990- Mar 1994

Lecturer in Botany, taught various ecology related courses

Nov-1988- Jun 1990

As a Research Scientist, he was responsible for preparation of documents on

horticulture, floriculture techniques for Bonshai (dwarf size) plant, glass-house
set up for succulents and draught resistant plant for the proposed Indira Gandhi
Botanical Garden Project, Rai-Bareily, Uttar Pradesh.

Sept 1983- Sept 1988

During the Research activities in the University and Research Institute as a

Research Fellow, he was involved in the following project:
University Grants Commission's (UGC), New Delhi financial supported
project (Burdwan University)-Pilot project on Azolla pinnata (aquatic fern)
had been cultivated in the polluted water of Banka Stream and experimented
in the rice-field as a source of bio fertilizer.
Financially supported project of B.S.I.P. Lucknow (Ph.D work) by Department
of Science and Technology, New Delhi.
For Ph.D thesis he was involved in the study of "Biological life of Vindhyan
succession exposed at Rohtas District, Bihar" and he had recorded the microorganism (i.e. Blue-green algae, stromatolite, achritarch) and trace- fossils from
the rock-bed (mainly lime-stone and carbonaceous shale) and determined the
age of the rock (middle-Proterozoic) through physical and biological evidences.

Publications:
Sarkar A. & S. Jana*, Heavy Metal Pollutant tolerance of Azolla pinnata. Water, Air and Soil Pollution
(U.S.A.). 27: 15-18 (1986)
Sarkar A. & Jana S. Effects of Combination of heavy metals on Hill activity of Azolla pinnata. Water,
Air and Soil Pollution (U.S.A.). 35: 26 - 29 (1987)
Sarkar A. & Jana S. Effect of light intensities on Hill reaction activity of Azolla pinnata cultured in
effluent collected from Banka Stream in West Bengal, India. Environment and Ecology (India). 5 (3):
531 - 33 (1987)
Sarkar A. & Jana S., Azolla as alternative nitrogen source for rice productivity. Science Reporter
(India) 1 (Nov): 427 -28 (1985)

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Sarkar, A. Effects of light intensity of growth of Azolla pinnata cultured in effluent collected from the
Banka Stream in West Bengal, India. Aquatic Botany (Netherlands) 26: 189 - 94 (1986)
Maithy, P.K**, Narain K. *** & Sarkar .A, Body and trace fossils from the Rohtas Formaton (Vindhyan
Super Group) exposed around Akbarpur, Rohtas District. Current Science (India) 55 (20): 1029 - 30
(1986)
Maithy P.K., Rajagopalan G., Narian K., Sarkar. A & Srivastava A.P. Geology, Biology and Fission
track dating of the Vindhyan Succession exposed around Rohtas District, Bihar. Earth. Sci. Rev.
(Germany) (1988)
Maithy P.K. & Sarkar A., Microbiota from the Middle Proterozoic Succession exposed around Rohtas,
Bihar. Precamb. Res. (Canada) (1988)

Languages:
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Bengali

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