Ria Ghosh

Dynamic Environmental Consultant with three years of multifaceted experience in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD), and regulatory compliance, delivering strategic and sustainable environmental solutions. Proficient in managing complex projects, conducting detailed environmental screenings, and preparing comprehensive reports aligned with regulatory standards. Skilled in risk assessment software, and committed to mentoring teams to improve project outcomes and environmental performance. Demonstrated experience in designing and modifying STPs, ETPs, RO plants, and organic composters for both new and existing projects, ensuring environmental protection and client satisfaction. Serving as PHSH Engineer for a Government of West Bengal project since April 2021, overseeing Environmental, Social, Health, and Safety (ESHS) compliance, supervising canal de-siltation activities, and ensuring safety during project execution through regular monitoring and progress reporting. Also experienced in academia, having taught final-year engineering students in Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, and Hydrology. Played an active role in organizing laboratory sessions and coordinating with students and faculty to support effective teaching and academic planning. Proficient Environmental Consultant evaluates current conditions, develops remediation plans and manages projects focused on resolving or preventing environmental issues. Strong attention to detail with forward-thinking nature and excellent relationship-building, communication, and problem-solving abilities. many years of experience in environmental management field.

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A. Environmental and Social Due Diligence Projects, 1. Environmental and Social Due diligence study of environmental, Social Health, and safety aspects of the Pune-Satara Stretch of NH 48, Maharashtra, Client Name: Cube Highways and Infrastructure V Pvt Ltd., Location of the Project: Maharashtra, India, Duration: September 2022 (Ongoing), Positions held: Environment consultant, Ria is involved in the preparation of the Red Flag Report and ESDD Report including the review and collation of project data, reviewing and identifying the social, health, safety, and environmental issues at the Toll Plaza and contractual workers of the Concessioner PS Toll Road Private Limited (PSTR) and also recommending corrective actions and mitigation measures., 2. Environmental and Social Due diligence study of environmental, Social Health, and safety aspects of Lebad-Jaora Stretch on SH-31, Madhya Pradesh, Client Name: Cube Highways and Infrastructure V Pvt Ltd., Location of the Project: Madhya Pradesh, India, Duration: November 2022 -Completed, Positions held: Environment consultant, Ria is involved in the preparation of the Red Flag Report and ESDD Report including the review and collation of project data, reviewing and identifying the social, health, safety, and environmental issues at the Toll Plaza and contractual workers of the Concessioner Western MP Infrastructure & Toll Roads Private Limited (WMITRPL) and also recommending corrective actions and mitigation measures., 3. Environmental and Social Due diligence study of environmental, Social Health, and safety aspects of 158 Km Nehru Outer Ring Road, Client Name: Cube Highways and Infrastructure V Pvt Ltd., Location of the Project: Hyderabad, India, Duration: December 2022 -Completed, Positions held: Environment consultant, Ria is involved in the preparation of the Red Flag Report and ESDD Report, including the review and collation of project data, reviewing and identifying the social, health, safety, and environmental issues at the Toll Plaza and for contractual workers., 4. Environmental and Social Due Diligence Study for Solar Power Plant in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India, Client: Confidential, Location of the Project: Rajasthan, India, Duration: February 2023, Positions held: Environment consultant, Ria is involved in preparing the ESDD Report for the 150 MW and 180 MW Solar Power Plant in the Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan and recommending., 5. Environmental and Social Due diligence study of environmental, Social Health, and safety aspects for, i) Gwalior-Jhansi of NH 44 (From Km 16.000 to Km 98.455 in the states of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh), ii) Kota Bypass of NH 27 (From Km 1052.42249 to Km 1080.24429 in the state of Rajasthan) under the TOT Bundle 13, Client Name: Cube Highways and Infrastructure V Pvt Ltd., Location of the Project: Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan, India. Duration: August 2023 -Completed, Positions held: Environment consultant, Ria is involved in the preparation of the Red Flag Report and ESDD Report including the review and collation of project data, reviewing and identifying the social, health, safety, and environmental issues at the Toll Plaza and contractual workers of the Concessioner and also recommending corrective actions and mitigation measures., 6. Environmental and Social Due Diligence for 1000 MW Gandikota Pumped Storage Project, YSR Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh, Client Name- Confidential, Location of the Project: Andhra Pradesh, India, Duration- June 2024 -Ongoing, Positions held: Environment consultant, The proposed project involves the construction of a 1000 MW Pumped Storage in Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh. As an Environmental Expert, Ria actively participated in the site visit and overall project management and prepared the ESDD report based on the IFC Performance standard., B. Green House Gas Estimation Projects, 1. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory and Carbon Avoidance Report for the Cube Highways’ Nineteen Operational Road Assets & Corporate Office in PAN India, Client: Cube Highways and Infrastructure Pte. Limited, Location of the Project: PAN India, Duration: 2023 to date, Positions held: Environment consultant, Main project features: The Project encompasses the emissions estimation of Greenhouse Gases from Scope 1, 2, and 3 activities for nineteen (19) operational road assets and corporate offices of Cube Highways., Activities Performed: Ria is involved in the Undertaking of compilation and estimation of greenhouse gas emissions for scopes 1, 2, and 3 due to their proposed project activities for Major maintenance and toll operation activities, drafting of GHG report for the Cube Highways’ Nineteen Operational Road Assets & Corporate Office in PAN India, with coordination of concerned. The project also includes consideration of innovative technologies in GHG estimation and providing recommendations for carbon avoidance for the above-mentioned road assets and corporate offices., 2. Greenhouse Gas Estimation Study for Subarnarekha Port, Client: SPPL, Location of the Project: Odisha, India, Duration: - Completed, Positions held: Environment consultant, Ria is involved in preparing the GHG estimation and calculation, including The assessment of the Port project data of Subarnarekha Port., 3. Estimation of Scope 1 and Scope 2 Green House Gases (GHG) Emissions for ATHER, Client Name- Ather Energy Pvt. Ltd, Location of the Project: Karnataka, India, Duration- June 2024 -Completed, Positions held: Environment consultant, Ria is involved in the preparation of the GHG estimation and calculation for Ather Energy Private Limited, one of the first Indian intelligent electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers., 4. Estimation of Scope 1 and Scope 2 Green House Gases (GHG) Emissions for Pinnapuram PSP, Client Name- Greenko AP01 IREP Private Ltd, Location of the Project: Andhra Pradesh, India, Duration- September 2024, Positions held: Environment consultant, Ria is involved in the preparation of the GHG estimation and calculation for the construction phase for Greenko AP01 IREP Private Ltd, which is constructing a pumped storage project in the Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh., C. Environmental Impact Assessment Projects, 1. CTE application for the Proposed Onshore Oil & Gas Exploration, Appraisal, and Early Production (additional 6 nos. of E&A wells & 4 nos. of EPUs/QPUs) in AA-ONHP-2017/3 Hydrocarbon Block (268 Sq. Km), Tinsukia District, Assam, Client: VEDANTA LTD. (DIV: CAIRN OIL & GAS), Location of the Project: Assam, Duration: 2023 to date, Positions held: Environment consultant, Main project features: Ria, as an Environment consultant, is involved in Onshore Oil & Gas Exploration, Appraisal, and Early Production (additional 6 nos. of E&A wells & 4 nos. of EPUs/QPUs) in AA-ONHP-2017/3 Hydrocarbon Block (268 Sq. Km), Tinsukia District, Assam., Activities Performed: Online application of filling of CTE in ASPCB portal and aid in the preparation of associated PFR, summary report, etc, in Coordination with the concerned FAE and client., 2. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Studies for obtaining Environmental Clearance & CRZ Clearance for the Development of a Riverine Jetty of 4.5 MTPA Material Handling Capacity on The Bank of the Mahanadi River in Paradeep, Jagatsingpur, Odisha (2021-2024), Client Name- Arcelor Mittal Nippon Steel, Location of the Project: Odessa, Duration: 2021-2024, Positions held: Environment consultant, As an environmental consultant, Ria is involved in preparing PFR, filling Form 1, and preparing the EIA report, including the baseline monitoring chapter. Ria is also involved in filling up requisite forms for EC Application, preparing presentations for regulatory Authorities, providing technical support to the Client, and overall project supervision., 3. EIA Report on Onshore Development and Production of Oil and Gas from 22 Wells in the Forest Area in 6 PML Blocks, Year: 2023-2024, Location: Assam, India, Client Name: Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), Positions held: Environment consultant, Main Project Features: Evaluation of environmental & socio-economic Impacts due to the drilling of 22 onshore development and production wells. It also includes recommendations of appropriate preventive and mitigation measures to eliminate or minimize pollution, identification, and suggestions emergency preparedness plan, and a Disaster Management Plan (DMP)., As a consultant, Ria has been involved in preparing the EIA report, Online application involving filling of CAF, Form 1 (part A+ part B) in the PARIVESH portal and aided in the preparation of associated PFR, summary report, PPT presentation, etc., in coordination with the concerned FAE and client., 4. EIA Report Onshore Development and Production of Oil & Gas from 51 wells in CB-ONHP 2017/2 Block, Bharuch District, Gujarat, Year: 2024- Ongoing, Location: Gujarat, India, Client Name: VEDANTA LTD. (DIV: CAIRN OIL & GAS), As a consultant, Ria has been instrumental in preparing the EIA report, managing online applications, including completing CAF and Form 1 (Parts A and B) on the PARIVESH portal, and assisting in the preparation of associated PFRs, summary reports, and presentations in coordination with the relevant FAE and client. Additionally, she is involved in conducting quantitative risk analysis using Phast software., D. Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Projects, 1. Environment and Social Impact Assessment Report of 2450 MW Koyna- Nivakane Pump Storage Project in the State of Maharashtra, Client Name- Confidential, Location of the Project: Maharashtra, India, Duration- August 2024 -Ongoing, Positions held: Environment consultant, The proposed project involves the construction of 2450 MW of Pumped Storage in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. As an Environmental Expert, Ria actively participated in the site visit and overall project management and prepared the ESIA report based on the IFC Performance standard and ADB Safeguard Policies., 2. Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) of 300MW Solar Power Project in Doodaberi village, Sheo tehsil of Barmer District, Rajasthan, Client Name- Confidential, Location of the Project: Rajasthan, India, Duration- November 2024 -Ongoing, Positions held: Environment consultant, The proposed project involves the construction of a 300 MW Solar Power project in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. As an Environmental Expert, Ria actively participated in the site visit and overall project management and prepared the ESIA report based on the IFC Performance standard and ADB Safeguard Policies., E. Environmental and Social Screening Projects, 1. Environmental and Screening of environmental, Social Health, and safety aspects for Bangalore Chennai Expressway from Ch. 204+500 to Ch 230+000 (Section: Arakkonam to Kanchipuram); Tamil Nadu, Client Name: Cube Highways and Infrastructure V Pvt Ltd., Location of the Project: Tamil Nadu, India, Duration- January 2024 -Completed, Positions held: Environment consultant, Ria is involved in preparing the E & S Report, including reviewing and collating project data, reviewing and identifying the social, health, safety, and environmental issues at the Toll Plaza and the contractual workers of the Concessioner, and recommending corrective actions and mitigation measures., 2. Environment and Social Quarterly Monitoring for 2.167 GW,792.6 MW,1212.5 MW, and 250 MW Solar Plant at Khavda Bhuj, Gujarat, Client Name- Confidential, Location of the Project: Gujarat, India, Duration- August 2024 -Ongoing, Positions held: Environment consultant, Ria is preparing the E&S Monitoring Report for the 2.167 GW,792.6 MW,1212.5 MW, and 250 MW Solar Power Plant in the Bhuj district of Gujarat and recommending corrective actions and mitigation measures.

• Advanced Excel
• Google Sheets
• MS Office
• Phast Software
• Risk Assessment

• Worked as an Engineer Trainee under KMDA at Kalyani in the JNM Hospital project from 19th December 2011 to 19th January 2012. at Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority, Kolkata
• Worked as an Engineer Trainee under DIA CONSULTANTS & ENGINEERS (P) LTD. at Kolkata from 8th June 2012 to 8th July 2012. at DIA CONSULTANTS & ENGINEERS (P) LTD., Kolkata