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EIA/ EMP OF KANGETI SHALE STONE MINE (KHASRA NO.1585/1, 2095, 2115 )

(LESSEE: M/S.R.C. GUPTA & HEM KUMAR GUPTA)

Prepared by : Apex Mintech Consultants, 3 Dhebar Colony, Near SBBJ bank street, Pratap Nagar, Udaipur (Rajasthan) Telefax: (0294) 2490760 (O)

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1.1 Preamble of the Report: The present report pertains to the proposal of Shri

R.C. Gupta, Partner of M/s. R.C. Gupta & Hem Kumar Gupta for renewal of

mining lease at targeted production 6000 t. per annum . As per the Environment

Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification dated 14th September 2006, the proposed

renewal project falls under Category 1 (a). The EIA Report is required to get

Environmental Clearance (EC) for the project from the Ministry of Environment

and Forest (MoEF), New Delhi.

Application for prior environmental clearance for the above proposal was

submitted to the MoEF, New Delhi. Terms of Reference (TOR) issued vide letter

no. J-11015 / 396 / 2012-IA.II(M) Dated 01/04/2013 for the preparation of EIA

Report.

This EIA Report prepared to address the environmental impacts of the proposed

project and propose mitigation measures for the same, based on the TOR

conditions received from MoEF, New Delhi. A copy of the letter along with

compliance to the conditions is enclosed as Annexure-1.

1.2 Brief Description of project:

Brief Description: Originally, mining lease for mineral Shale Stone, near village Kangeti, Tehsil Malhargarh, District Mandsaur (M.P.) over an area of 91.11 Ha was granted in favour of M/s. Kashi Ram Dayal Gupta for a period of 20 years effective from 20.10.1953. Thereafter it was renewed for the period of 20 years i.e. renewal period was expired on dated 19.10.1993.

After the death of Shri Kashi Ram Gupta the mines has been mutated in the name of legal heir Shri Ramesh Chandra Gupta & Hem Kumar Gupta.

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Shri Hem Kumar Gupta has given General Power of Attorney on 3.2.1992 to Shri Ramesh Kumar Gupta regarding all work related to mines (Annexure No.14).

Thereafter 2nd renewal of mining was done by the State Govt. order No. 3/278/95/12 date 27.9.1994 for a period of 10 years effective from 20.10.1993 for an area of 82.240 Ha and 2nd renewal period expired on 19.10.2003 and third renewal application over an area of 82.240 Ha has already been submitted to State Govt. in time 22.10.2001.

Here again the lessee requested for reducing the area of mining lease as 24.90 ha. and accordingly the state govt. Vide order F3-13/05/12-1, Bhopal dated 02.04.2012 sanctioned the 3rd renewal for 20 years expiring on 19.01.2023. Lessee deed will be executed only after getting the Environmental Clearance as per Notification dated 14.09.2006 issued by MoEF, GoI.

The Mining Plan along with Progressive Mine Closure Plan was approved under

the Rules 24 (A) of M.C.R. 1960 (for renewal of mining lease) & Rules 23 (B) of

M.C.D.R. 1988 for an area of 24.90 Ha vide letter no. MND/SHALE/MPLN-

166/NGP Dated 24/09/2012.

Nature of the Project: The proposed renewal project of the mineral production

schedule under Category “A” of the EIA Notification. Project land is at an aerial

distance of 5 Km. from the State boundary of neighboring State Rajasthan, hence

is submitted to MoEF for Environment Clearance.

Size of the Project: The proposed size of Shale stone mine is of 24.90 hectare.

1.3 Use of Minerals

The pink (motia) & white shale are used for the manufacturing of Slate Pencils

and non refractory use. But the lessee is using it only for the manufacture of slate

pencil in his own factory. This product is dispatched to various

customers/consumers.

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1.4 Identification of the project & project proponent:

Identification of the project: The project is for Mining of Shale Stone in District

Mandsaur Tehsil Malhargarh near village Kangeti. The project proponent is

taking all safe guards to protect environment in the mines and the in the

surrounding area.

Identification of project proponent: A mining lease was granted to Late Shri

Kashi Ram Gupta and after his death, the lessee was mutated in the name of his

sons Shri Ramesh Chandra Gupta & Mr. Hem Kumar Gupta.

Name and address:

1. Shri Ramesh Chandra Gupta S/o Late Shri Kashi Ram Gupta 2. Shri Hem Kumar Gupta S/o Late Shri Kashi Ram Gupta

M/S RC GUPTA & HEM KUMAR GUPTA OPP. CENTRAL BANK PIPLYA MANDI, TEHSHIL MALHARGARH DISTRICT MANDSAUR (M.P.) PHONE NO. (07424)241025 MOBILE: 09251757530 1.5 Scope of the study – Details of regulatory scoping carried out (As per Terms

of Reference): The primary objective of an EIA Study includes determination of the present environmental status, study of the specific activities related to the project and evaluation of the probable environmental impacts due to these specific activities and the recommendations of necessary environmental control measures to mitigate the impacts and improve the environment. The EIA is, thus, a comprehensive study on environmental impacts due to the proposed project and also a tool to assess and mitigate the detrimental impacts on the environment due to operation of the project. The EIA is aimed at determining the environmental impacts on the study area of the project, which encompasses all areas falling within a radius of 10 km. around the project site.

Purpose: The purpose of the report is to integrate different environmental factors into project planning and decision making by studying probable changes in the various socio-economic and bio-physical characteristics, which will result

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from the proposed project, so as to achieve ecologically sustainable development.

The purpose of the study is to identify environmental risks, reduce conflicts by promoting community participation, minimize adverse environmental impacts and keep decision makers informed thus laying base for environmentally sound Project, such that the benefits shall be observed at all the stages of the Project starting from conceptualization to planning, design, construction, operation, decommissioning and site closure.

The process of EIA has been developed with the prevalent laws and prescribed terms of reference by understanding the inter-linkages and dynamics between various activities in order to assess direct, indirect and cumulative impacts on physical and social environments for evaluating the nature of impacts and provide suitable mitigation measures.

Scope: The scope of the study is based on the TOR prescribed by the MoEF, New Delhi. This EIA report addresses the environmental impacts of the proposed project in addition to the findings of the Risk Assessment (RA) study and the On-site Disaster Management Plan (DMP).

1.6 Methodology of the study: Reconnaissance survey was conducted by Apex Mintech Consultants, Udaipur with the officials of Team Institute of Science & Technology(P) Ltd.(NABL Approved lab) who were entrusted the job of doing monitoring. The instrument used was APM 550, APM 460 BL and Noise Meter etc. The sample of water and soil collected from site and analyzed in the lab.

The predominant wind directions in the study area are recorded by India Meteorological Department (IMD) at Neemuch Station.

Topography, location of surface water bodies like ponds, canals and rivers; Location of villages/towns/sensitive areas; Accessibility, power availability and security of monitoring equipment, pollution

pocket in the area; Areas which represent baseline conditions and; Collection, collation and analysis of baseline data for each of the environmental

attributers.

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1.7 Structure of Report: The overall contents of the EIA report follow the list of contents and guidelines prescribed by the Ministry of Environment and Forest. The report consists of eleven chapters and the contents are briefly described in this section. Chapter 1: Introduction: Chapter 1 gives brief outline of the project, description of the nature, size, and location of the project and its importance, description of the EIA study, including the purpose and scope of the study. Also it covers methods used for identifying issues, assessing impacts, and designing environmental protection measures. Chapter 2: Project Description: This chapter provides information related to various features of the proposed mine incorporating features of the project, geology, mineable reserves, method of mining employment potential and deployment of machinery. It also provides the glimpse of project schedule for approval and implementation. Chapter 3: Description of Environment (Baseline Environment Status): This chapter presents the methodology and findings of the field studies covering physical, biological and socio economic environments, carried out to ascertain the baseline environmental condition of the study area. The primary and secondary data generation was entrusted to reputed agencies and institutions and the data obtained have been compiled in this chapter. It includes the information regarding micro-meteorology, water environment, air environment, soil environment and ecological environment and the socio-economic baseline settings of the study area. Chapter 4: Anticipated Environmental Impact and mitigation measures: This chapter provides details of the environmental impact assessment of the project during operation phase. It expresses the impacts of the proposed project on the various components of environment. The FDM modeling exercise pertaining to prediction of ground level concentration of air pollutants have been also been dealt in this chapter. Mitigation measures are suggested along with the impact prediction to mitigate the adverse impact likely to occur on environment parameters of the proposed project.

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Chapter 5: Analysis of Alternatives: This chapter deals with the alternatives which can be there other than the mines covering the alternate site & technology. Chapter 6: Environment Monitoring Programme: Implementation schedule of mitigation measures, environmental monitoring have been provided in the chapter. Chapter 7: Additional Studies: This chapter provides information regarding the activities associated with the project likely to pose a risk to man, environment or property. Such activities include transport, storage, handling and usage of fuels. Computation of risk assessment has been covered in this chapter. It also provides details regarding precautionary measure to be taken. This chapter also provides the information about on-site disaster management describing the on-site and off-site emergencies, commands and controls. Chapter 8: Project Benefits: This chapter deals with the benefits accruing due to the project and includes improvements in the physical and social infrastructure. Chapter 9: Environment Management Plan: This chapter deals with the administrative aspect of the lessee to effectively monitor the environment after the approval of EIA. Chapter 10: Summary & Conclusion: This chapter includes the funds for green belt protection, recommendations & the overall justification for implementation of the project. Chapter 11: Disclosure of Consultants Engaged: The detailed profile of the consultants along with their capabilities and experience are highlighted in this chapter.

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2.1 Description of Project: This is a Shale Stone mining project, located near village

Kangeti, Tehsil Malhargarh District Mandsaur. As per notification of MoEF dt.

14.9.2006 it is mandatory to obtain environment clearance of all mining areas of

5.00 Ha or more or for cases of expansion. As per notification this project is

having less than 50.00 hectares area falls in 'B' category. As the area of lease is

24.90 hectare, but the Project land is at an aerial distance of 5 Km. from the

interstate boundary with neighboring State Rajasthan, therefore it is submitted

to MoEF for Environment Clearance. This is the case for renewal of mining lease.

2.2 Need of Project: This is a Shale stone mining project enhance demand in the

market, the project proponent wants to renewal of mining lease at production of

6000 MTA. The project already has needed resources to achieve the increased

production. There are sufficient reserve of Shale Stone in the area due to renewal

the project proponent will get enhance benefit and govt. will get revenue and the

local habitant employment.

a) Location (map show general location specification, project boundary,

project site lay out.

The mine is situated near village Kangeti, Tehsil Malhargarh, District Mandsaur

(M.P.). The shortest distance from District Headquarter Mandsaur is 25 km. on

State Highway No. 31 via Piplia Mandi Chauraha (16 km.) taking WSW turn

towards Sanawada Road (6 km.) taking right turn towards Kangeti from Povali

Hanuman Mandir, from Povali Hanuman Mandir, mines is 3 km. on tar road.

Location of Mine: Toposheet Sheet No. 45 L/16 having Latitude 24°12'42" to

24°13'06" & Longitude 74°55'58.5" to 74°56'33".

b) G.T. Sheet No.

45 L/16

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Co-ordinate of the lease pillars as under:-

Coordinates Pillar (A) Pillar (B) Pillar (C) Pillar (D) Pillar (E) Pillar (F)

Latitude 24°12’50.2” 24°12’50.4” 24°12’45.6” 24°12’43.8” 24°12’46.2” 24°13’04.2”

Longitude 74°55’58.5” 74°56’00” 74°56’09.6” 74°56’12.6” 74°56’16.2” 74°56’19.8”

Coordinates Pillar (G) Pillar (H) Pillar (I) Pillar (J) Pillar (K) Pillar (L)

Latitude 24°13’05.4” 24°12’52.2” 24°12’50.4” 24°13’06” 24°13’06” 24°12’58.2”

Longitude 74°56’21.6” 74°56’20.4” 74°56’25.8” 74°56’25.2” 74°56’27.6” 74°56’31.2”

Coordinates Pillar (M) Pillar (N) Pillar (O)

Latitude 24°12’46.2” 24°12’41.4” 24°12’40.8”

Longitude 74°56’30” 74°56’24” 74°56’07.8”

Source: Approved mining plan Basic Amenities: The nearest infrastructure facilities are available as:

i) Water for drinking purposes is obtained from hand pump/tube well situated on

outside the area.

ii) The State Transport and privates buses are available to reach village Kangeti.

iii) The nearest telephone is available at Kangeti Post Office which is about 250 m

from mine office. However mobile phone connectivity is available in the area.

iv) The nearest Police Station is at Piplia Mandi, at about 10 Kms from mines.

v) The mine is not having any electric supply.

vi) The nearest Airport is at Udaipur at about 180 Kms. from the mine. The nearest

Railway station is at Piplia Mandi at about 10 Kms. from mine.

vii) There are no permanent buildings existing in core zone. Office, rest shelter etc.

exist outside core zone.

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viii) The mineral Shale Stone is dispatched to lessee factories situated at Piplia Mandi

at about 10 km. from mine.

Demography: Buffer zone

Total Population (around 10 km.) : 75311 Male : 38293 Female : 37018

Climatology: (Last 30 Yr. Datas)

Average Rainfall : 782.4 mm Per Year Temp. Max. : 46.7°C to 32.1°C Temp. Min. : 18.3°C to -1.1°C Relative Humidity : 56% (Average)

Source: India Meteorological Department, GoI, Climatological Tables of Observatories in India, IMD

Station Neemuch (1961 to 1990)

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Figure 2.1: Location Map

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2.3 Land status of lease hold area:

Table 2.1 Land Status as per Khasra Khatoni

Distt. & State

Tehsil Village Area in

Hects.

Old Khasra

No.

New Khasra

No.

Area in Ha

Ownership

Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh

Malhargarh Kangeti

24.90 1418/1 1585/1 8.00 Govt.

waste land 2095 10.00 1292 2115 6.90

24.90

2.4 REGIONAL/GENERAL GEOLOGY: A non metamorphosed faces of the Aravali

occurs in Eastern Mewar east of the Great Boundary fault of Rajasthan and

occurs as inliers surrounded by Deccan traps. It is presumed that the entire area

under reference must have been covered by basic volcanoes as pieces of Jasper

chert, agate and occasionally boulders of traps are found strewn over the surface.

Binota Shale of Aravalli, are the base and are represented by low dipping, brown

and olives shale with ferruginous and clay concretions. In the east, the Binota

Shale are succeeded by Jiran Sandstone, Vindhyan and or the Deccan trap.

Deccan Traps

Vindhayan

Jiran Sandstone

Aravalli Super group : Binota Shale

As these shale are a monotonous assemblage of olive brown and dark shale,

strained and mottled with purple, rather sand and mica ceous in some parts

while other are soft and flakey, some of them are carbonaceous. They lie

generally nearly horizontal or with low rolling dips under an extensive surface

accumulation of loose fragments. They occasionally carry thin ferruginous bands,

which in some cases have been worked in the past for iron ore, but are of no

economic use at present. Large, hard, ferruginous concretion also occurs among

them.

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A.M. Heron (1936) has given a detailed account of the geology of South Eastern

Rajasthan and surrounding area. According to him the rocks belong to Pre-

Aravalli, Aravalli, Rialo, Delhi, Vindhyan and Deccan traps periods are present

here. According to Heron, Khairimalia amygdaloid, Khanjar and Khardeola grits

belong to the Aravalli system and Khardeola grits belong to the Aravalli system

and Jiran Sandstone overlying Binota Shale to the Delhi system. Khairimalia

conglomerates overlying Binota Shales are known considered to be basal

Vindhayans and are succeeds by Nimbahera Shale, Nimbahera limestone and the

Suket Shale were correlated with the upper part of then lower Vindhyan.

However according to Balmiki Prasad (1976) in his paper, he said that the Great

Boundary Fault (G.B.F) does not extend to the south and contact between sawa

shale and the Binota shale is not faulted but confirmable. The contact between

Binota shale and Jiran Sandstone and Nimbahera Shale are confirmable.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Form - Massive and laminated Colour - White, Pink and Brown Streak - White, Pink Cleavage - Parallel to bedding plane Luster - Earthy Hardness - 1 Density - Pink Shale 2.50, White Shale 2.53 Feel - Soft and Greasy Transparency - Opaque Birttleness - Brittle

Shale waste reveals that it has acidic property pH 6.1 a high bulk density and

have moderate water holding capacity & low porosity.

LOCAL GEOLOGY: The extensive out crop of Binota Shales in the neighbourhood

of Piplia and Mandsaur passes from hard grey slate to soft fissible shales, varying

in colour from deep purple to almost white. The white bands vary from 0.6 to 6

m. in thickness.

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The above deposits are of limited extent and are locally used for white wash and

slate pencil business. Hillock exists in the lease area, which is a potential zone for

white shale deposit.

LITHOLOGY:

The rock is only red shale on the surface but when logged found with following

rock type are found having geological succession/litho unit are as under:-

i) Boulder bed/alluvium : 1 to 1.5 mts.

ii) Ferruginous shale : 2 to 2.5 mts.

iii) Weathered white/red shale : 1 to 1.5 mts.

iv) White Shale : 2.5 mts. average

Boulders & Alluvium: Boulder beds are youngest litho units of the lease area.

The boulders are loosely packed with ferruginous & claying materials/alluvium

having thickness 1 to 1.5 mts.

Ferruginous Shale: Below the boulder beds there is a thick bed of ferruginous

shale. It has got dark red color. After few meters from the surface changes to

white shale (with pinkish tint) lenses which are not frequent but sporadic? The

maximum thickness of this bed varies from 2 to 2.5 meters, varying as per

topography.

Sand Stone: These sand stones are exposed on the eastern side outside of the

lease area. They are fine grained, compact, and ferruginous and are overlying the

shale and may represent Jiran Sandstone.

Weather White/Red Shale: It is a principal unit having maximum thickness so

far exposed in lease area. It occupies the large part of lease area. On the basis of

colour it can be differentiated as ferruginous (brown) shale. It is stratified with

white shale which is of economical used having a thickness of 1 to 1.5 mts.

Shale Stone: Shale Stone are fined grained sedimentary rock of argillaceous

(clayes) composition.

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Shale a non plastic clay rock splitting along its bedding planes. Shales do not

form a plastic mass when wet, although they may disintegrate when immersed in

water.

White Shale: In between the ferruginous shale a thin bed of white shale is

deposited, having variable thickness. It is generally white in color but some time

with pinkish tint which is due to some impurity of iron. This is the useable shale

which is being mined out. The thickness of white shale on an average is 2.5 m. In

this lease area; the white shale is generally rich in carbonates.

STRUCTURE: The rock shows clear cut bedding planes and laminations with

different colors. Because rock is weathered on the surface, only pits were studied

to know the structural configuration of the area on the basis of dip and strike

which were observed and plotted on the Geological map.

DIP & STRIKE: The rock type present in the area shows low rolling dips. The

general strike of rocks is N-S with dip of 5° - 6° towards W direction.

MODE OF OCCURRENCE: The white shale deposit is formed as a regular

sedimentary bed. Thin inter calatory band of white shale also occur in the

ferruginous shale near its junction. The shale bed is laminated and can be

splitted very easily.

CONTROLS OF MINERALISATION: The white shale bed is found entombed in

overlying ferruginous beds also. The structural disturbance can bring dis-

similarity in the sedimentary bed, but no major structural disturbance is

observed in this lease area which can bring about non-homogeneity of shale bed.

As described above the deposition of white shale have taken in the form of a

sedmentary bed. The white shale deposition is found below the ferruginous

shale. It is not found in the grey dirty coloured shale which is exposed in nearby

areas. Hence lithological control played important role in mineralisation.

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Chemical analysis of sample A & B of Shale & ferruginous shale stone

respectively has been done by State Govt. laboratory Director Mines & Geology,

Udaipur (Annexure No.20).

Table 2.2

Chemical Analysis of Shale Stone

S.No. P.P. No.

Sample Marked

Content in percent SiO2 Fe2O3 Al2O3 TiO CaO MgO L.O.I Na2O K2O

1. 469 ‘A’ (White)

66.82 0.96 21.70 0.64 1.12 0.20 5.06 0.97 2.36

2. 470 ‘B’ (Red)

62.06 4.16 19.46 0.64 3.64 0.20 7.22 1.03 1.31

A = White Shale

B = Ferruginous Shale Stone (Waste).

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Figure 2.2: Surface Geological Plan

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Figure 2.3: Surface Geological Section

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2.5 Reserves: Estimation of Reserves: Methodology adopted: Shale Stone deposit in this area is a flat bedded deposit, in

this type of deposit plan area method is the best suitable method, therefore plan area method of reserve estimation has been adopted.

Table No. 2.3 Geological Reserves

Category

of

Reserves

Surface

area in

Sq.mts.

Depth

in mts.

Volume in

Cum

Spec

ific

Grav

ity

Geological

(in situ)

Reserves

in M.T.

Recoverable

Reserves

(80%)

in M.T.

Proved 249000 2.50 622500 2.53 1574925 1259940

Estimation of mineable reserve: Area covered in statutory boundary barrier in 7.5 mts. has been deducted for mineable reserve calculation.

Table No. 2.4 Mineable Reserves

Category

of

Reserves

Surface

area in

Sq.mts.

Depth

in mts.

Volume in

Cum

Spec

ific

Grav

ity

Geological

(in situ)

Reserves

in M.T.

Recoverable

Reserves

(80%)

in M.T.

Proved 221370 2.50 553425 2.53 1400165 1120132

Reserve blocked in proved area: Area covered by 7.5 mts. boundary barrier in proved area has been calculated as 27630 sq.mts. x 2.50 mts. x 2.53 = 174760.000 M.T.

Total mineable reserve proved – reserve blocked in the boundary barrier x Recovery factor 80% Mineable reserve 1574925 - 174760 = 1400165 M.T. x 80% Recovery = 1120132.000 M.T.

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Table No. 2.5 Mineral Resources as per UNFC:

A) Reserve Reserve in M.T. Proved Mineral reserve (111) Probable mineral reserve (122) 1400165.000 B) Remaining resources i) Feasibility resources (211) 174760.000 ii) Pre-feasibility resources (22) iii) Remaining measured resources (331) iv) Remaining indicated resources(332) v) Inferred resources (333) Total 1574925.000

Table No. 2.6

Proposed Production in ensuing five years:

Year Proposed Production in Ton

Proposed Overburden in Cu. mts.

2014-15 2100.000 4446.00 2015-16 3100.000 4474.00 2016-17 4000.000 5859.00 2017-18 5100.000 7349.00 2018-19 6000.000 8734.00

Total 20300.000 30862.00

Life of Mine: The anticipated life of the mine taking into consideration at the rate of 6000 t.

production will be about 187 years i.e. rate of annual production.

Life of Mine = Mineable reserve Targeted production

= 11,20,132 6000 = 186.68 years Say 187 years

2.6 THE TECHNOLOGY AND PROCESS DESCRIPTION:

2.6.1 METHOD OF MINING: The lease area will be developed by opencast manual

method by making benches of 1½ mts. Height & 1 ½ mts. width by giving a cut in

the material and then by process of splitting it is being taken out and brought to

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surface with the help of crow bar, axe, spade and iron pan. The percentage of

waste generation in dressing and sorting is 20% which is considered as

interburden.

2.6.2 EXTENT OF MECHANISATION: As already discussed the method of working will

be opencast manual method presently the lessee is not using any machinery.

Hand tools like iron pan, small pick axe, crow bar, spade, iron bar etc. are used by

labour.

2.6.3 Drilling: No drilling will be done.

2.6.4 Loading: Will be done manually.

2.6.5 Haulage: The hauling of material will be done manually while the transport of

material will be done by tractor etc.

2.6.6 Miscellaneous operation: The various Act, Rules and Regulation applicable to

Mines will be followed.

2.6.7 Disposal of waste rock: Initially two year dumping is temporarily proposed as

shown on the Surface Layout Plan. The overburden/waste will be backfilled in

the excavated area after two years, during the conceptual plan period up to the

renewal lease period (i.e. up to 2023).

During the coming five years total overburden generation will be 30862 cum

considering swell factor 1.25, it will be 38577 cum say 38600 cum Similarly

during next 4 years @ 8734 cum per year including interburden the waste will

be generated 34936 cum taking swell factor 1.25 then is comes 43670 cum say

44000 cum. During remaining renewal lease period 9 years (5+4), the total

overburden generation will be will be 82270 cum (38600 + 44000 cum). This

overburden will be backfilled in the excavated area of 1.60 ha having at 8 m

thickness.

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Table 2.7

Salient features of the mine:

Type of mine : Opencast manual method Mine lease area : 24.90 Hectare Acquired land area : 24.90 Hectare Mineable Reserve : 1120132 M.T. or

1.120132 Million Tonnes Year wise annual production : 6,000 t. Per Annum Present Depth of working : 464.12 mRL Ultimate depth of pit : 460 mRL Bench height : 1.5 m. Overall stripping ratio : 1:1.43 (Mineral in t. and OB in cu. mts.) Man power : 30 Nos.

2.7 Proposed schedule for approval and implementation:

i) Mining plan implementation will be done as per approved plan, special attention

will be given towards mine development, protection of environment, plantation

etc.

ii) That after the Environment Clearance all the specific and general condition will

be fully implemented.

iii) That the consent to operate under Air & Water Act for 0.006 million ton per

annum will be fully implemented.

iv) That all condition as per Mines Act, 1952, Mines Rules 1955 and Metalliferous

Mines Regulation, 1961 will be fully implemented.

2.8 Traffic Density: Methodology: Vehicle Count: The vehicles running in both the directions were counted

continuously for 24 hours at two locations. The vehicles were counted every

hour and recorded under respective category. The vehicles were categorized

under various heads like 2/3 wheelers, Four Wheelers, Buses and

Trucks/Tankers. The categorization of the vehicles is necessary to calculate

speed and interference factors which will vary with type of the vehicle.

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Table 2.8 Details of Traffic Monitoring

Code Station Location T1 Malhargarh Neemuch to Mandsaur T2 Malhargarh Mandsaur to Neemuch

Presentation of Results: The present level of traffic has been converted to

Passenger Car Units (PCU) at all the locations as per the conversion factor.

Table 2.9 Recommended PCU factors for various types of vehicles on rural roads

S.No. Vehicle Type Equivalency Factor

FAST VEHICLES 1. Motor Cycle or Scooter 0.50 2. Passenger Car, Pick-up Van or Auto-rickshaw 1.00 3. Agricultural Tractor, Light Commercial

Vehicle 1.50

4. Truck or Bus 3.00 5. Truck-trailer, Agricultural Tractor-trailer 4.50

SLOW VEHICLES 6. Cycle 0.50 7. Cycle-rickshaw 2.00 8. Hand Cart 3.00 9. Horse-drawn vehicle 4.00

10. Bullock Cart* 8.00 *For smaller bullock-carts, a value of 6 will be appropriate

Table 2.10 Present Traffic Density (Vehicles/per day)

Code Location 2/3 Wheelers

Car/Jeep Buses/ Trucks

Others

T1 Neemuch to Mandsaur

320 391 640 190

T2 Mandsaur to Neemuch

415 425 725 225

Total 735 816 1365 415 PCU 367.5 816 4095 1867.5

INCREASE IN TRAFFIC DENSITY: It is a small mine having targeted production 6000 t. per annum. Mineral dispatched from mine site to P.P.’s own factory for making slate pencil and dispatching the finished product. The finished product is dispatched in small size boxes. On an average one tractor/small Jeep will increase per day for finished product.

7146

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Figure 2.4: Mineral Transportation Route

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Table 2.12 Recommended Design Service Volume

Sr. No. Category of Road Maximum PCU/day 1. Intermediate Lane 6000 2. Two lane road 15000

As per Guideline of IRC

The traffic density at PCU level of 7146 is much lower than permitted as per

Standards prescribed by Indian Roads Congress.

2.9 Conceptual Details: Conceptual plan period up to the renewal of mine lease period (i.e. up to 2023). Backfilling will start from third year, 1.60 ha area will be backfilled up to lease

period. About 0.40 ha area will be used rain water collection pond. Plantation will be carried out after leveling of the backfilled area. Plantation will be done in 8.2 ha. including 2.90 ha along statutory boundary,

backfilled area and on surrendered area.

Table No. 2.14 Part- A Land: Stage wise land use and reclamation area (Ha.)

S. No. Land use category Present 5th Year Up to period 2023

1. Top Soil Dump 0.000 0.000 0.000 2. Waste Dump 1.331 1.511 0.750 3. Excavation (Voids Only) 0.425 1.040 2.400 4. Road 0.468 0.468 0.468 5. Built Up Area 0.000 0.018 0.018 6. Township Area 0.000 0.000 0.000 7. Afforestation 0.00 0.00 0.00 8. Green Belt Boundary ** 0.000 1.900 2.900 9. Reclamation (Backfilled) &

Plantation** 0.000 0.300 1.600

10. Mineral Storage 0.000 0.050 0.050 11. Processing (Crushing) 0.000 0.000 0.000 12. Plantation on waste dump** 0.000 0.000 0.000 13. Rain water collection pond

** 0.000 0.000 0.400

14. For Other Use 0.000 0.000 0.000 15. Total used area 2.2240 3.087 3.686 16. Undisturbed Area 22.676 21.813 21.214

Total 24.900 24.900 24.900 ** The area of this Row not calculated in total. Existing plantation on surrendered area of mining

lease.

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Table 2.15 Post Mining Plan (Conceptual, up to 2023) Land Pattern of ML Area (Ha.)

Part- B POST MINING LAND USE OF CORE ZONE WITH ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT

S.No. Description Land Use (In Ha.) Plantation Water Body Public

Use Used area Undisturbed Total

1. Top Soil Dump 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.000 2. External Waste

Dump 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.75 0.00 0.750

3. a) Excavation( Voids) 0.00 0.40 0.00 0.40 0.00 0.800 (b) Excavation

(backfilled) 1.60 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.600

4. Road 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.468 0.00 0.468 5. Built Up Area 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.018 0.00 0.018 6. Township Area 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 7. Afforestation ** 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 8. Green Belt** 2.90 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.90 9. Mineral Storage 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.050 0.00 0.050 10. Undisturbed Area 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 21.214 21.214 11. For Other Use 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.000 Total 1.60 0.40 0.00 1.686 21.214 24.90

** The area of this Row not calculated in total. . Existing plantation on surrendered area of

mining lease.

Table 2.16

Ecology: Stage wise Cumulative Plantation Part- C REQUIREMENTS FOR PLANTS FOR AFFORESTATION AND RECLAMATION

Year Green belt on statuary

boundary

Inside lease Afforestation (Outside lease on surrendered

area)

Inside lease on Backfilling

Total

Area (ha)

Trees Area (ha)

Trees Area (ha)

Trees Area (ha)

Trees Area (ha)

Trees

Existing 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.850 275 0.00 0.00 0.850 275 Ist year 0.50 500 0.00 0.00 0.235 300 0.00 0.00 0.735 800

IInd Year 0.50 500 0.00 0.00 0.235 300 0.00 0.00 0.735 800 IIIrd year

0.50 500 0.00 0.00 0.235 300 0.00 0.00 0.735 800

IVth Year

0.40 400 0.00 0.00 0.335 400 0.00 0.00 0.735 800

Vth Year 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.735 800 0.00 0.00 0.735 800 VIth to

Xth year 1.00 1000 0.00 0.00 1.075 1400 1.60 1600 3.675 4000

Total 2.90 2900 0.00 0.00 3.70 3775 1.60 1600 8.200 8275

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Figure 2.5: Conceptual Plan

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DDEESSCCRRIIPPTTIIOONN OOFF EENNVVIIRROONNMMEENNTT (Baseline Environmental Status)

3.0 General: This chapter illustrates the description of the existing environmental

status of the study area with reference to the prominent environmental

attributes. The study area covers the area falling within 10 km. radius around

the existing mining complex.

The existing environmental setting is considered to adjudge the baseline

environmental conditions, which are described with respect to climate, hydro-

geological aspects, atmospheric conditions, water quality, soil quality,

vegetation pattern, ecology, socio-economic profiles of people, land use. The

objective of this section is to define the present environmental status which

would help in assessing the environmental impacts due to the renewal of

mining lease.

This report incorporates the baselines data monitored October’2013 to

December’2013. Secondary data was collected from various Government and

Semi-Government organizations. The details of environmental attributes and

frequency of monitoring are presented in Table – 3.1

Study Area: According to MoEF, New Delhi TOR letter instruction the study

area for the mining project as follows:

Mine lease area is "core zone".

10 km. radius from the boundary limits of the mine lease area is "buffer zone".

Map (appropriate scale) of the study area (core and buffer zones), clearly

delineating the locations of various monitoring stations

(air/water/noise/soil), superimposed on locations of habitats are to be

shown.

Monitoring and testing has been done as per guidelines of CPCB/M.O.E.F.

Baseline information is collected by field surveys, monitoring etc. Secondary

data with source mentioned in the text.

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Table No. 3.1 Environmental attributes and frequency of monitoring

Sr. No.

Environmental Component

Sampling Locations

Sampling Parameters

Total Sampling

Period

Sampling Frequency

1. Meteorology One central

location

Temperature Wind Speed, Wind

Direction Rainfall

Relative Humidity

1 season Hourly

2. Ambient Air Quality

6 sampling locations

PM10, PM2.5, SO2 & Nox

Two days per week for 3 months

24 hrs.

3. Water Quality 6 sampling locations

As per IS:10500-1991

Grab sampling Once during study period

4. Noise 6 sampling locations

Leq 24 h. composite Once during study period

5. Soil 6 locations Chemical constituents,

Suitability for agricultural growth

Composite sample Once during study period

6. Terrestrial Ecology

Total study area

Flora and fauna Field observations Once in study period

7. Demography and Socio-economic

aspects

Total study area

Demographic profile

- -

8. Land Use Total study area

Trend of land use change for different

categories

- -

9. Hydro-Geology Total study area

Hydro Geological history

- -

10. Geology Total study area

Geological history - -

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3.1 Land Environment:

Land Use/ Land cover: The existing land use/ land cover pattern in the study

area of Buffer zone (10 km. radius) has been studied.

3.1.1 Land use studies: Studies on land use aspects of eco-system play an

important role in identifying sensitive issues and taking appropriate actions

by maintaining 'Ecological Homeostatic' for development of the region.

Objectives:

The objectives of land use studies are:

To determine the existing land use pattern in the study area;

To analyze the impacts on land use in the study area; and

To optimize future land use and the land for existing project and assessing the

associated impacts.

Methodology: The land use pattern within 10 km radius area around the

Mining lease area has been studied by analyzing the available secondary data

published in the District- Census Book of Mandsaur.

The land use is classified into four types – viz. forests, area under cultivation,

cultivable waste land and the area not available for cultivation. The land

under cultivation is further sub-divided into two types viz. irrigated and un-

irrigated. The study area has been divided into three zones viz. Zone-I, Zone-

II and Zone-III respectively. The details of the zones are given in the Table 3.2.

Table 3.2

Details of Zones Study area Zones considered for the study

0-3 km Zone-I 3-7 km Zone-II

7-10 km Zone-III

The study area falls in Malhargarh Tehsil, District Mandsaur covering about

59 villages within 10 km zone around mine lease area. In order to establish the

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land use pattern in the study area, the total geographical area of each

settlement has been considered though many villages located in the

peripheries of the study block have been covered partially in the study area.

Delineation of land uses for partially covered parts is not possible; hence the

entire village area is considered for the study of land use. These areas were

studied in detail to get the idea of land use pattern in the study area. The land

use pattern for the study area is given in Table 3.3 and the village-wise land

use pattern is presented in Annexure.

Table 3.3 Land use pattern of Buffer Zone(Area in hectares)

Source: District Primary Census Hands Books – Mandsaur district.

Forest land: The forest is spreading over 3005.1 ha. Area and works out to

about 20.86% of the land in the study area of 10 km. radius from mine lease

boundary.

Land under cultivation: Altogether 21601 ha. land is used for cultivation

mostly under the rain-fed conditions. The total land put to agriculture works

out to about 68.62% of the land portion of the study area. The irrigated and

un-irrigated land works out to about 32.65% and 35.97%of the land

respectively

Study

area

(radius

km)

Geographical

Area

Forest Land Under

Cultivation

Culturable

waste land

Area not

available

for

Cultivation

Irrigated

by Source

Un

irrigated

0-3 1831

(5.81)

0

(0%)

598

(32.65%)

750

(40.96%)

174

(9.50%)

274

(14.96%)

3-7 13033.8

(41.40%)

1313.6

(10.7%)

4150.4

(31.84%)

4119.8

(31.60%)

1561.5

(11.98%)

1888.5

(14.48%)

7-10 16648.3

(52.88)

1691.5

(10.16)

4609.6

(27.68%)

4775.2

(28.68%)

2156.5

(12.95%)

3415.5

(20.51%)

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Cultivable Waste Land: This category of land includes mainly cultivable

land, which has not been brought under cultivation at any time. The area

under this category works out to about 3892 ha. i.e. 12.36% of the total land in

the study area.

Land not available for Cultivation: All the lands not included in the above

categories of land use are considered to fall category of land not available for

cultivation. This category of land use mainly consists of the hilly and barren

lands, human settlements, roads, water-bodies, etc. About 5635 ha. area

working out to about 17.90% of the land portion of the study area falls in this

category.

3.1.2 Study from Geographical Toposheet:

Methodology: For ascertain the land use pertain survey of India toposheets

45L/16, L/15, P/3 & P/4 were taken in account. The detail of the area of the

land under various use are given below in a tabular form.

S. No. Particulars of Land use Area in Sq. Km. Area (%) 1. Forest Land (a) Reserved Forest 19.32 6.13 (b) Protected Forest 17.58 5.58 2. Land Under Cultivation (a) Irrigated land 135.25 42.96 (b) Un irrigated land 90.75 28.84 3. Cultivable waste land 33.64 10.6 4. Area not available for

cultivation 18.24 5.71

Total Area 314.78 100 Software used:

A. Coral Draw for image processing/digitization /rectification/

classification/geocoding.

B. Auto CAD for data preparation after visual interpretation of the image.

C. Final Output: In the revealing map the land use has been depicted with

the help of different color code

The following are the observation in 10 km. radius of the study area.

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a. Agricultural land with single and double crops is the predominant class in

the study.

b. Nearest human settlement is Kangeti village.

c. First order attribute of river Retam flow of at a distance of 1.80 km. in the west of the core zone periphery. d. Ground water major source of water in the study area.

e. Dense forest area. P.F. and R.F. area available in the study area.

Land use/ Land cover classification system S.No. Level-1 Level-2 1. Built up land Town/cities/villages 2. Agriculture land Crop land Plantations 3. Forest Protected forest Reserved forest/ forest Plantation 4. Waste land Rocky/ stony waste land with/

without Scrubs/Follow land 5. Water Bodies River/stream/Reservoir tanks 6. Others Mining area

Land use breakup of the study area

S. No.

Land use Area (in km2) Percentage (%)

1. Built up land (A) Settlements 16.30 5.17 2. Forest (A) Reserved forest 19.32 6.13 (B) Protected forest 17.58 5.58 3. Agricultural land (A) Irrigated agricultural

land 135.25 42.96

(B) Un-irrigated agricultural land

90.75 28.82

4. Waste land (A) Land with open scrub 16.32 5.18 (B) Dense scrub 4.68 1.48 5. Water Body 12.26 3.89

6. Other mining area

2.32 0.73

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Figure 3.1 Land use pattern

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Observations:

● Built up land: Total built up land comprises about 1630 ha. which are

about 5.17%of the study area.

● Forest land: Forest land comprises of 3690 ha. Area which is about 11.71%

of the total study area. Reserved forest (6.13%), protected forest (5.58%).

● Agriculture land: Agriculture land comprises of 22600 ha. Area, which is

about 71.78% of the total study area. Irrigated land 42.96 un-irrigated land

28.82%

● Waste land: Total waste land of the study area is about 2332 ha. which

constitutes to 7.39% of the study area.

● Water bodies: The total area of water bodies is about 1226 ha. which is

about 3.89% of the study area. This water bodies also include

rivers/streams and pond.

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Drainage Pattern:

Topography and Drainage: The lease area lies in between the latitudes of

24°12’42”N and 24°13’06”N and the longitudes of 24°55’58.5”E & 74°36’33”E.

The RL of the highest point within the buffer zone situated at the southern

end is 558 m. Similarly the lowest point within the buffer zone is situated in

the Northern end having an RL of 445m (asl). Taking into account the highest

and lowest points within the buffer zone, it can be seen that the area is of low

relief having a level difference of 113m in a span of 20 km.

Core Zone Drainage Pattern: Overall the lease area has almost a flat

topography having the highest point at 471 m (asl) and the lowest point at 468

m (asl). There are no water bodies in the area; only rain water from the local

area flows through it otherwise it remain dry throughout the year therefore

the question of percolation of water from outside does not arise. The

topography of the area is plain and water will be flow in natural direction.

Buffer Zone Drainage Pattern: There are no prominent surface water bodies

in the area, five to six ponds are located in the western side and two to three

ponds in the South East side, in surrounding area of 10 km. radius. There are

first order drainage in the mine area which flows North West side of natural

flow on low lying area. There are two drainage system, 80% drainage flow in

North East direction & merge in the Retam river which also flow in North

East direction and 20% drainage flow towards South East direction and merge

in Tharod Nala & Avan Nala.

A ridge of low height running almost N-S and situated in the Eastern part of

the buffer zone, controls the flow of the rain water in that part, dividing the

flow towards Eastern & Western sides. The surface drainage is taking its natural

course in the lease area.

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Figure 3.3 Drainage Map

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Soil Environment: It is essential to determine the potential of soil in the area

and identify the current impacts of urbanization and industrialization on soil

quality and also predict impacts, which may arise due to the proposed

renewal. Accordingly, a study of assessment of the baseline soil quality has

been carried out.

Data Generation: For studying soil profile of the region, sampling locations

were selected to assess the existing soil conditions in and around the mine

area representing various land use conditions. The physical and chemical

parameters were determined. The samples were collected by ramming an

auger into the soil up to a depth of 90 cm.

The present study of the soil profile establishes the baseline characteristics

and this will help in future in identifying the incremental concentrations if

any, due to the operation of mine. The sampling locations have been

identified with the following objectives:

To determine the baseline soil characteristics of the study area;

To determine the impact of industrialization on soil characteristics; and

To determine the impact on soil more importantly from agricultural

productivity point of view.

Soil sampling locations: Six locations within 10-km radius in & around mine

site were selected for soil sampling and analysis. At each location, soil

samples were collected from three different depths viz. 30 cm, 60 cm and 90

cm below the surface and are homogenized. The homogenized samples were

analyzed for physical and chemical characteristics.

The samples have been analyzed as per the established scientific methods for

physico-chemical parameters.

The details of the sampling locations are given in Table-3.4. The soil quality at

all the locations during the study period is tabulated in Table-3.4.1

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TABLE- 3.4

DETAILS OF SAMPLING LOCATIONS FOR ALL PAREMERERS Station Code

Name of the Station Distance w.r.t. Mine Site (km)

Direction w.r.t. Mine centre

S1 Mine Site - -

S2 Malhargarh NE 7.49 S3 Kangeti SW 0.64 S4 Khokhra E 2.60 S5 Pathri WNW 9.47 S6 Lalpura SW 6.69

Table 3.4.1 Soil Analysis Results

S.No.

Parameters Mines pit

Malhargarh

Kangeti Khokhra Pathri Lalpura

1. pH 7.99 7.97 7.57 7.36 7.7 8.0 2. Colour Dark

brown Dark

brown Light

Brown Brown Dark

brown Brown

3. Calcium as Ca %

0.51 0.0063 0.42 0.54 0.20 0.41

4. Nitrate as NO3 %

0.0003 0.0056 0.0144 0.0013 0.0001 0.0003

5. Phosphorus as P %

Not detected

Not detected

Not detected

Not detected

Not detected

Not detected

6. Sodium as Na %

0.028 0.0055 0.016 0.014 0.012 0.018

7. Potassium as K %

0.04 0.0005 0.01 0.06 0.07 0.05

8. Conductivity µs/cm

452 807 414 392 182 365

9. Sulphate % 0.0042 0.0212 0.0014 0.0028 0.0021 0.0017 10. Organic

Carbon% 0.58 0.083 0.34 1.08 0.04 0.98

11. Organic Matter%

1.00 0.148 0.59 1.86 0.07 1.69

The copy of original test reports attached as Annexure No.11.

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Baseline Soil Status: It has been observed that the texture of soil is mostly clayey in the study area.

The common colour of the soil is Dark Brown.

It has been observed that the pH of the soil ranged from 7.36 to 8.00 indicating

that soils are used by neutral torsition light alkaline in nature.

The electrical conductivity was observed to be in the range of 182 to 807

µmho/cm, with maximum (807µs/cm) observed in Malhargarh village and

with the minimum (182 µs/cm) observed in Pathri village.

The organic carbon value ranged between 0.04 to 1.08%. The maximum value

(1.08%) was observed in West of Khokhra village (S-4), the minimum value

(0.04%) was observed at Pathri village (S-5) indicating that the soils are

categorized as very less to less and soils are deficient in organic carbon.

It has been observed that soil is mostly clavey and colour of the soil is

Brownish. pH indicating that soil are neutral to slightly alkaline in nature and

electrical conductivity values shows that soils are average and not saline in

nature. The organic carbon and organic matter is less present in the soil.

Overall soils are good to moderate.

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3.2 Water Environment: Selected water quality parameter of ground water

resources within 10 km. radius of the study area has been studied for

assessing the water environment and evaluates anticipated impact due to

renewal of mining lease. The understanding of the water quality is essential in

preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment and to identify critical

issues with a view to suggest appropriate mitigation measures for

implementation.

The purpose of this study is to:

Assess the water quality characteristics for critical parameters;

Evaluate the impacts on agricultural productivity, habitat conditions,

recreational resources and aesthetics in the vicinity; and

Predict impact on water quality by this project and related activities.

Ground Water: Shale stone are the major water bearing units in the core and

buffer zone area. Shale deposited above the ferruginous shale, having thick

bed has got dark red color. After few meters from the surface changes to

white shale lenses, are not frequent but sporadic. Shale stone are fine grained

sedimentary rock of argillaceous (clay) composition. These are generally

characterized by distinct bedding plains. Shale is a non plastic clay rock

splitting along its bedding planes. Shale do not form a plastic mass when wet,

although they may disintegrate when immersed in water.

Water Level with respect to mining: As per the well surveyed in core &

buffer zone and water levels collected from the State Ground Water

Department, the static water levels varies from 13 mts. to 18 mts. below

ground level in the core and buffer zone area. Ground water level in this area

deplets very fast, soon after monsoon (i.e. Nov./Dec.) due to start of watering

for Rabi crops. The poor porosity & permeability also plays a major role in

depleting the water levels in the area. The mining activity will confined 8 mts.

below of General ground level in lease area. The water level is at 450 mRL in

the dug well situated outside the lease area and depth of proposed mining is 8

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m bgl. Therefore the proposed mining is no way to interact with ground

water, hence there is no impact on ground water regime.

Not to Scale

Water Consumption & Source: The water consumption in mine is mostly

used for afforestation, sprinkling on mine roads for dust suppression and

drinking purpose. The specific consumption in use in the mine has been

shown in the sketch.

Figure 3.5: Water Consumption & Source

The water will be obtained from mine pit/sump for mining purposes. For

human consumption, the same will be obtained from hand pump/open well.

WATER (5.0 KLD)

H.P. (1.0 KLD) SURFACE WATER (4.0 KLD)

1. DRINKING PURPOSE 2. DOMESTIC PURPOSE

1. GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT (2.0 KLD) 2. DUST SUPPRESSION (1.0 KLD)

3. MINING ACTIVITIES (1.00 KLD)

SOAK PIT

Figure 3.4: Sketch Showing Water Level

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Ground Water Estimation:

A. Ground water recharge is estimated by water level fluctuation approach and

through Rainfall infiltration approach, and which is less, will be considered

for calculation purposes:

A (i) Recharge through water level fluctuation method:

= Area x sp. yield x W.L. fluct.

= 0.24 x 0.02 x 5 mts.

= 0.024 MCM

(ii) Ground Water recharge through R.I. approach:

= Area x Rainfall infiltration factor x normal rainfall in mts.

= 0.24 x 0.07 x 0.7824 mts.

= 0.013 MCM

Remarks: Variation in recharge calculated by both the methods is more than

20%. Hence recharge calculated by Rainfall infiltration approach has been

excepted for calculation purposes i.e. 0.013 MCM.

B. Ground Water Draft estimation: In mines area ground water is required for

drinking and domestic purposes are brought from hand pump.

i) Ground water consumption is 1 KLD for 300 days will be:

= 1,000 x 300

= 300000 lit.

= 0.0003 MCM

ii) Beside requirement of water for drinking and domestic purposes the

additional water is also required for mining activities for the project as below:

(a) For Allied mining activities = 1 KLD (b) For dust suppression = 1 KLD (c) For Green Belt Development = 2 KLD Total = 4 KLD

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Yearly requirement is 4 KLD x 300 days

= 4000 x 300

= 1200000 lit.

= 0.0012 MCM

Remarks: This 0.0012 MCM water required for mining activities will be

meeting out from the surface water collected in the sump constructed in the

mine, during monsoon period. All the rain water run off flows down to the

seasonal nallah and small amount of run off water is collected in the sump

constructed in the mine at lower level.

A sump is constructed in the lowest level in the mine pit. The dimension of the sump is 50 mts. x 50 mts. with 5 mts. depth. Thus the volume of water stored in the sump is as below: = Area of sump x height (mts.) = 50 x 20 x 5 mts. = 5000 m3 litre. = 0.005 MCM

Taking evaporation losses of 20% the net water available will be 0.004 this will

easily fulfill the water requirement of 0.0012 MCM.

Ground Water Balance:

Total recharge – Total discharge

= 0.013 – 0.0003 MCM

= 0.0127 MCM

Stage of G.W. Development = 97.69% in the core zone.

Water Sampling locations & Quality of Ground Water: Ground water

samples covering 10 km. radial distance were examined for chemical,

parameters in order to assess the effect of expansion of mining operations and

other activities on water quality. The water sampling locations are listed as on

Table no. 3.4 on previous pages.

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The quality of ground water is suitable in the core and buffer zone area. The

chemical analysis results are appended in the report. The analysis result

shows that ground water is suitable for drinking as well as for agriculture

purposes. No change in quality is observed after mining activities in the core

as well as in buffer zone area as mine pits are not touching ground water level

and shale stone being inert mineral and no chemicals or pollutants are used in

mining methods contaminating ground water. Results are showing in Table

3.5

Table No. 3.5 Water Analysis Results

S. No.

Parameters Mines pit

Malhargarh Kangeti Khokhra Pathri Lalpura

1. pH 7.72 7.80 7.25 7.15 7.55 7.49 2. Colour Hazen <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 3. Conductivity

µs/cm 350 860 1010 880 310 662

4. Turbidity NTU 2 2 1.2 3.2 2.24 2.4 5. Total hardness

as CaCO3 mg/l 200 284 330 364 170 270

6. Chlorides as Cl mg/1

35 145 123 110 49 92

7. Iron as Fe mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.03 <0.01 <0.01 8. Total Dissolved

solid mg/l 233 544 674 564 225 463

9. Residual free chlorine mg/l

<0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

10. Odour Unobjectionable

Unobjectionable

Unobjectionable

Unobjectionable

Unobjectionable

Unobjectionable

11. Sulphate as SO4 mg/l

22 165 125 72 18 80

12. Alkalinity as CaCO3 mg/l

120 220 180 160 94 150

13. Fluoride as F mg/l

0.4 0.1 0.3 0.3 0.2 0.3

14. Nitrate as NO3 mg/l

16 18 11 102 9 31

15. Magnesium as Mg mg/l

14.58 35 31.59 27.70 17 26.73

16. Calcium as Ca mg/l

56 56 80 100 40 64

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17. Sodium as Na (mg/l)

15 142 76 52 27 62

18. Potassium as K (mg/l)

1 4 4 2 4 3

The Copy of Original test report attached at Annexure 9.

Note: The samples were analysed as per the procedures specified in the standard methods

for the examination of water and waste water published by American Public Health

Association (APHA).

Conclusion: A review of above mentioned chemical analysis of ground water

samples reveals that there is not much variation in chemical composition of water

samples from hand pump & bore wells from nearby villages.

An analysis result of ground water reveals the following:

Sr.no. Parameters Ground water

quality ranges

IS 10500

Permissible limits

1 pH 7.15 to 7.80 6.5 to 8.5

2 T.D.S. 225 to 674 2000 max

3 Hardness 170 to 364 600 max

4 Alkalinity 94 to 220 600 max

5 Chlorides 35 to 145 1000 max

6 Sulphates 18 to 165 400 max

7 Nitrates 9 to 102 45 max

8 Fluorides 0.1 to 0.4 1.5 max

The ground water at all locations except Khokhra village is potable. At

Khokhra village Nitrate in water is high thus not suitable for human drinking.

Standards promulgated by Indian standards IS : 10500, 2012.

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3.3 Air Environment:

Wind Rose Diagram: Wind speed & direction plays a vital role in predicting

the extent of air pollution. It gives a clear view about the extent to which air

pollutants are carried before they touch the ground. Wind Rose is the

diagrammatic representation of wind speed in specified direction with its

arms representing sixteen directions; each arm gives a clear frequency

distribution of wind speed. Source of data is the Indian Meteorological

Department (IMD), which maintains a network of meteorological stations at

several important locations. The nearest IMD station Neemuch is located at

about 45 Kms. from mine. Meteorological information collected from this

station is temperature, humidity, rainfall, wind speed & wind direction.

Table 3.6 Summary of IMD Station Neemuch

Month Temp. Humidity Rainfall

(mm)

Max. Min. Max. Min.

October’2013 34.6 14.9 98 25 32.6

November’2013 30.6 8.0 96 25 0.002

December’2013 29.9 6.8 95 08 0.00

Table No. 3.7

Average Frequency table for the month of October’ 2013 to December’2013 from Micro Meteorological data

S.No.

Direction Percentage Nos. of days wind from and speed

(<1)

Percentage Nos. of days wind from and speed

(1-5)

Percentage Nos. of days wind from and Speed

(6-10)

Percentage Nos. of

days wind from and

Speed (11-15)

Percentage Nos. of

days wind from and

Speed (>15)

Total percentage

Nos. of days wind from

1. Calm 549 (24.86%)

- - - - 549 (24.86%)

2. N - 74 (3.35%)

62 (2.80%)

20 (0.90%)

- 156 (7.06%)

3. NNE - 27 (1.22%)

- - - 27 (1.22%)

4. NE - 152 (6.88%)

118 (%.34%)

63 (2.85%)

11 (0.49%)

344 (15.57%)

5. ENE - 30 (1.35%)

- - - 30 (1.35%)

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6. E - 112 (5.07%)

87 (3.9%)

32 1.44%

6 (0.21%)

237 (10.73%)

7. ESE - 19 (0.86%)

- - - 19 (0.86%)

8. SE - 18 (0.81%)

- - - 18 (0.81%)

9. SSE - 6 (0.27%)

- - - 6 (0.27%)

10. S - 27 (1.22%)

- - - 27 (1.22%)

11. SSW - 6 (0.27%)

- - - 6 (0.27%)

12. SW - 110 (4.98%)

86 (3.89%)

24 (1.08%)

4 (0.18%)

224 (10.14%)

13. WSW - 6 (0.27%)

- - - 6 (0.27%)

14. W - 88 (3.98%)

61 (2.76%)

18 (0.81%)

3 (0.13%)

170 (7.69%)

15. WNW - 3 (0.13%)

- - - 3 (0.13%)

16. NW - 72 (3.26%)

60 (2.71%)

23 (1.04%)

0 155 (7.01%)

17. NNW - 124 (5.61%)

75 (3.39%)

32 (1.44%)

0 231 (10.46%

Figure 3.6 Wind rose

pattern based on Micro

Meteorology Data

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Ambient Air quality: The ambient air quality with respect to the study zone

of 10 km. radius around the boundary of existing mining complex forms the

baseline information. The prime objective of the baseline air quality study was

to assess the existing air quality of the area. The study area represents mostly

rural environment.

Frequency & Parameters for sampling: Ambient air quality has been carried

out with a frequency of 2 days per week at all given locations during study

period. The baseline data of air environment is generated for the following

parameters:-

Particulate Matter (size less than 10 µm) (PM10)

Particulate Matter (size less than 2.5 µm) (PM2.5)

Sulphur Dioxide (SO2)

Oxide of Nitrogen (NOx)

Duration of sampling: The sampling duration for PM10, PM2.5, SO2 & NOx is

24 hourly with minimum 24 measurements in a three months at a particular

site taken twice a week.

Table-3.8 Locations of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations

Station

Code

Name of the Station

Distance w.r.t. site

(km)

Direction w.r.t. site

Environmental Setting

A1 Mine Site - - Mining Activities A2 Malhargarh 7.49 North East Semi Urban Activities A3 Kangeti 0.64 South West Rural/Residential

activities A4 Lalpura 6.69 South West Rural/Residential

activities A5 Khokhra 2.60 East Rural/Residential

activities A6 Pathari 9.47 West North

West Rural/Residential activities

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Criteria for selection for monitoring stations: Average Climatologically Data from I.M.D. Neemuch.

Primary wind data were collected from IMD of last 30 years wind speed. In

this format Percentage no of days of Wind direction given in a month.

Observation shows morning & evening time data in following table no. 3.9 &

3.10 respectively.

Table No. 3.9 Wind direction in Percentage Days of last 30 years by IMD

Morning 08:30 Month Wind speed with Direction in percentage days N NE E SE S SW W NW CALM October 6 25 6 4 1 9 12 8 29

November 3 41 11 2 1 1 1 3 37 December 4 43 11 3 0 1 1 3 34

Total 13 109 28 9 2 11 14 14 100 Avg. 4.3 36.3 7.3 3.0 0.6 3.6 4.6 4.6 33.3

Table No. 3.10

Wind direction in Percentage Days of last 30 years by IMD Evening 17:30

Month Wind speed with Direction in percentage days N NE E SE S SW W NW CALM October 12 42 4 1 0 9 14 9 9

November 10 51 7 1 0 4 5 6 16 December 9 42 8 2 0 5 8 6 20

Total 31 135 19 4 0 18 27 21 45 Avg. 10.3 45 6.3 1.3 0 6.0 9.0 7.0 15

Generally light to moderate wind speed prevails throughout the year. Wind

speeds were light and moderate particularly during the morning hours. While in

the afternoon hours the wind speed was stronger. A review of the wind rose

diagram shows that predominant winds are mostly from North east, East, North

& West directions.

Following points may be concluded from the above table:

1 The upwind station was selected in North East direction according to

predominant Up Wind direction (Station I) i.e. AAQ-2 Malhargarh.

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2 First predominant downwind station was selected in 180º opposite of station I

(Station II) i.e. AAQ-3: Kangeti.

3 Station III was selected in 180º opposite of station I (Station III) i.e. AAQ-4:

Lalpura at 6.64 Km. distance.

4 Second downwind station was selected in 180º opposite to West (Station IV)

i.e. AAQ-5: Khokhra.

5. Last monitoring stations were selected in West North West direction as

thickly populated and reserve forest. AAQ-6: Pathri.

Details of the Sampling Locations:

AAQ-1: Mine Site: This is the core zone with appreciable vehicular and

mining activities observed in the vicinity of the sampling area.

AAQ-2: Malhargarh: The sampling station is located at about 7.49 km in

North East direction from Mine Site. The sampler was placed on the top of a

shop at a height of about 5.0 m from the ground level and it was free from any

obstructions. This location represents residential zone with some commercial

activities.

AAQ-3: Kangeti: The sampling location is at about 0.64 km in South West

direction with respect to the mine site. The sampler was installed on top of a

residential building at about 4 m height from ground level and the site was

free from obstructions. Residential and agricultural activities prevails

surrounding area of the sampling site.

AAQ-4: Lalpura: The sampling location is about 6.69 km from the mine site in

South West direction. The sampler was installed on top of a Shop at about 5.5

m height from ground level and this site was also free from obstructions.

AAQ-5: Khokhra: The sampling location is about 2.60 km from the mine site

in East. The sampler was installed on top of a residential building at about 4.5

m height from ground level free from obstructions. Residential and

agricultural activities prevail surrounding the sampling site.

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AAQ-6: Pathari: The sampling location is about 9.47 km from the mine site in

West North West. The sampler was installed on top of a residential building

at about 4.0 m height from ground level free from obstructions. Residential

and agricultural activities prevail surrounding the sampling site.

Instruments used for Sampling: Respirable Dust Samplers APM-460 BL & Fine

Particulate Sampler APM 550 instruments have been used for Monitoring.

Ambient Air Quality Results: The following table shows the max. and min.

concentration of the air pollutions monitored at different location during the

study period. All 24 observations of pollutions for each location are detailed

in Annexure in this report.

Table No. 3.11 Summary of Ambient Air Quality Results

Parameters

National A

AQ Standards

24 hours Range

Mines pit

Malhargarh Kangeti Khokhra Pathri Lalpura

PM10

µg/m3

100 Max. 61.8 52.8 61.1 58.7 52.0 55.4

Min. 60.8 50.5 59.1 56.1 49.6 53.7

Avg. 61.27 51.76 60.08 57.3 50.55 54.67

PM2.5

µg/m3

60 Max. 25.0 21.7 23.9 23.3 20.7 21.7

Min. 22.6 20.2 22.0 20.8 19.6 20.0

Avg. 23.75 20.68 22.77 22.31 20.19 20.97

SO2

µg/m3

80 Max. 8.8 7.7 8.6 8.4 7.5 7.8

Min. 7.8 6.8 7.6 7.4 6.6 7.1

Avg. 8.35 7.22 8.09 7.76 7.03 7.46

NOX

µg/m3

80 Max. 24.3 21.8 23.8 22.7 21.5 21.7

Min. 22.4 19.7 21.6 21.2 19.6 20.4

Avg. 23.45 20.89 22.7 21.9 20.49 21.07

Note: The study of the above table reveals that all the figures of AAQ measured in the rural areas

in the study zone are within prescribed standard parameters.

The Copy of original test reports attached as Annexure No. 8.

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Mine Site Malhargarh Kangeti West of Khokhra Pathri Lalpura0

10

20

30

40

50

60

Monitoring Stations

PM10

(µg/

m3 )

Max. Min. Avg.


10

20

30

40

50

60

Monitoring Stations

PM2.

5 (µg

/m3 )

Max. Min. Avg.


10

20

Monitoring Stations

SO2 (

µg/m

3 )

Max. Min. Avg.


10

20

30

40

Monitoring Stations

NO

X (µg

/m3 )

Max. Min. Avg.

Figure 3.7 Graph Showing PM10 PM2.5, SO2 & NOx concentration (Max. & Min.) at

different locations

Discussion of Results

The study of the above table reveals that all the figures of AAQ measured in

the rural areas in the study zone are within prescribed standard parameters.

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3.4 Noise Environment: The physical description of sound concerns its loudness

as function of frequency. Noise in general is sound which is composed of

many frequency components of various noises distributed over the audible

frequency range. Various noise scales have been introduced to describe, in a

single number, the response of an average human to a complex sound made

up to various frequencies at different loudness levels. The most common and

universally accepted scale is the A weighted Scale which is measured as dB

(A). This is more suitable for audible range of 20 to 20,000 Hz. The scale has

been designed to weigh various components of noise according to the

response of a human ear.

The impact of noise sources on surrounding community depends on:

Characteristics of noise sources (instantaneous, intermittent, or continuous in

nature): It can be observed that steady noise is not as annoying as one which

is continuously varying in intensity;

The time of day at which noise occurs, for example high noise levels at night

in residential areas are not acceptable because of sleep disturbance; and

The location of source of noise, noise sensitivity, intensity and duration of

exposure:

The environmental impact of noise can have several effects varying from

Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) to annoyance depending on loudness of

noise. The environmental impact assessment of noise from the mine

operations, vehicular traffic can be undertaken by taking into consideration

various factors like potential damage to hearing, physiological responses, and

annoyance and general community responses.

The main objective of noise monitoring in the study area is to establish the

baseline noise levels and assess the impact of the total noise expected to be

generated after the renewal of mining activities.

Identification of Sampling Locations: A preliminary reconnaissance survey

has been undertaken to identify the major noise generating sources in the

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area. Noises at different noise generating sources have been identified based

on the activities in the village area and ambient noise due to traffic.

The noise level monitoring has been done on the location of Ambient Air Environment monitoring location. The monitoring has been done as per guidelines. The Noise monitoring stations and the result are showing in table 3.12.

TABLE- 3.12 AMBIENT NOISE LEVEL

Location of sampling station Noise level Day Time

Night Time

Mine Site 44.3 39.2

Malhargarh 42.6 40.2 Kangeti 39.6 34.5 Khokhra 43.3 38.5

Pathri 40.6 38.5 Lalpura 44.8 39.6

The copy of original test reports attached as Annexure No. 10

Baseline Noise Status: Perusal of the noise monitoring data indicates that

noise levels at the mine site are well within the standard limits 44.3 dB(A) for

day time and 39.2 dB(A) for night time. Daytime noise levels for all the five

monitoring stations are well within the statutory limit of 55 dB(A). Night time

noise levels for all five monitoring stations vary from 34.5 to 40.2 dB(A) are

well within the statutory limit of 45 dB(A) for residential areas.

Figure 3.8: Noise Status Graph

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3.5 Ecology& Biodiversity

Study of the biological environment is one of the most important aspects of

Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) in view of the need for conservation of

environmental quality and biodiversity. Biodiversity makes up the structure of the

ecosystem and habitats that support essential living resources, including wildlife and

forest. It helps to provide basic human needs such as food, shelter and medicine. It

composes ecosystem that maintains O2 in the air, enriches the soil, purifies water,

protects against the flood, storms damage and also regulates climate. Biodiversity is

an important characteristic which is considered to be insurance for the survival of

human race on the earth. Higher biodiversity ensures rich gene pool, which provides

stability to different ecosystems and valuable resources to fulfill the basic

requirements of human being. Vegetation is one of the major geographical features of

almost all parts of earth’s surface.

Objectives:

(1) The objectives of the study was to assess the vegetation types, identify the flora, rare and

endangered species (if any) and assess the impact of the proposed project activities on the

biodiversity.

(2) Determination of frequency, abundance and density in the core zone and the buffer zone.

(3) Study the crop pattern.

(4) Study of the fauna in the core zone and buffer zone.

(5) Listing of all identified species of flora and fauna of the core zone and buffer zone.

Methodology:

(A) For Flora

(i) Psycho sociological study

Standard methods of Psycho sociological pioneered by Braun Blanquet (1932) and Dieter

Muller-Dombois and Ellenberg (1974) were followed for the analysis of vegetation cover.

Quadrats of appropriate size, depending on the type of vegetation available, were laid down.

All the species encountered in the quadrat were counted and noted in the table. Quadrate size

of 1×1m2, 5×5m2 and 10×10 m2 was taken for herbs, shrubs and trees respectively. On the

basis of the data thus collected, frequency, density and abundance of the species growing

there was calculated.

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(i) Frequency: Frequency refers to the degree of distribution of individual species in an area and is

usally expressed in terms of percentage occurrence. The percentage of frequency was

calculated by the following formula-

(ii) Abundance

Abundance is described as the number of individuals of different species in the community per unit

area. It gives an idea of the distribution pattern of the species.

(iii) Density

Density represents the numerical strength of a species in the community.

(II) Floristic Studies

All the plant species growing in 10 km radius area (core zone & buffer zone) were collected.

Standard herbarium techniques were employed for this purpose. Most of the plants were

known to the FAE and could be identified in the field itself. Rest of the plant was identified

by the FAE with the help of published flora and published literature of the region.

Results

The area has a soil cover of thickness varying from 0.3 to 0.5 meter. The buffer zone consists

of reserved forests; protected forests open scrub and agricultural fields. The location of the

reserved forest and protected forest has been shown in table 3.15. Some small water bodies in

the form of ponds and river (Retam) exist in the area (buffer zone).

Floristic composition

During the field survey, total 29 and 95 plant species (Herb, Shrub, Climber, Tree and Grass)

were recorded in the core zone and the buffer zone, respectively (Tables 3.16& 3.17).

There were variations in the composition of plants in the core zone and the buffer zone area.

The plant species showed drastic reduction in their number in the core zone with respect to

those in the buffer zone

In the buffer zone 24 species of herbs belonging to 23 genera and 14 families ,9 species of

shrubs belonging to 9 genera and 8 families , 8 species of climbers belonging to 8 genera

and 7 families , 36 species of trees belonging to 32 genera and 22 families, 3 species of

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sedges belonging to 1 genera and 1 family and 11 species of grasses belonging to 11 genera

and 1 family were reported (Table 3.18 and Figure 3.1).

In the core zone a total of 16 herbs belonging to 14 genera and 9 families were found. In case

of shrubs (3), Climbers (3) and Trees (3) belonging to 3,3, 2 genera and 2, 2, 2 families,

respectively were recorded. Sedges were not found in the core zone. As compared to buffer

zone 4 species of grasses belonging to 4 genera and 1 family were reported in core zone

(Table 3.18 and Figure 3.1).

It was apparent from the study that the number of herbs, shrubs, climber, trees and grasses

was more in the buffer zone than in the core zone.

During the survey period Glycine max, Vigna mungo, Arachis hypogea and Zea

mays crops were observed in the agricultural fields.

The common shrubs and tree species planted on the margin of the cultivated fields are

Lawsonia innermis, Parkinsonia aculeata, Dicrostachchys cinerea, Holoptelea integrifolia,

Phoenix sylvestris, Azadirachta indica and Bombax ceiba .

The results of percentage frequency, abundance and density of core zone and buffer

zone are presented in table (Tables 3.19&3.20).

About four hectare of area has been covered by plantation of local species namely

Dalbergia sissoo, Jatropha curcas, Acacia leucophloea, Eucalyptus citriodora, Azadirachta

indica, Acacia nilotica, Phyllanthus emblica and Holoptelea integrifolia

(ii) Aquatic flora Aquatic plant species were seen in the water bodies. Typha angustifolia, Limnophylla

heterophylla, Nymphaea nouchali and Nelumbo nucifera were seen at the banks of water

bodies. Aquatic weed like Hydrilla verticillata and Ipomoea fistulosa are also seen in the

water bodies.

(iii) Rare, Endangered and Red listed Plant species

The study area does not have any rare, endangered and red listed plant species according

RED Data Book of Indian Plants (Nayar and Sastry ,1990).

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Figure 3.9. Showing the details of family, genera and species compositions in core zone and buffer zone.

Table- 3.15 Details of forest area in buffer zone

S.No. Category of the Forest Area Direction Distance From Core

Zone(in KM.)

1. Reserved forest West 6.11

2. Reserved forest West 6.76

3. Reserved forest South 7.67

4. Reserved forest North-East 8.31

5. Reserved forest South-West 9.30

6. Reserved forest South-West 5.12

7. Protected forest North-West 5.94

8. Protected forest South-East 3.26

9. Protected forest South 7.80

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Table 3.16. List of plants found growing in the core zone of the project area S.No. Botanical Name Family Common Name Herb

1. Trianthema portulacastrum L. Aizoaceae Sabuni 2. Euphorbia hirta L. Euphorbiaceae Baridhudi 3. Euphorbia geniculata Orteg. Euphorbiaceae - 4. Boerhavia diffusa L. Nyctaginaceae Satha 5. Achyranthes aspera L. Amaranthaceae Chirchita 6. Aerva persica (Burm. F.) Merill Amaranthaceae Bui 7. Cassia obtusifolia L. Caesalpiniaceae Puadia 8. Parthenium hysterophorus L. Asteraceae Gajar ghas 9. Ageratum conyzoides L. Asteraceae Jangli pudina 10. Xanthium strumarium L. Asteraceae Chota gokhuru 11. Bidens biternata (Lour.) Merr.&Sherff. Asteraceae Chirchitta 12. Physalis minima L. Solanaceae Rasbhari 13. Cassia tora L. Caesalpiniaceae Puwad 14. Solanum virginianum L. Solanaceae Oonth Kateli 15. Argemone mexicana L. Papaveraceae Pili-Kateli 16. Oxalis corniculata L. Oxalidaceae Khatto

Shrub 17. Calotropis procera (Ait.)R.Br. Asclepiadaceae Akara 18. Lantana camara Acut. non L. Verbenaceae Lantana 19. Ipomoea carnea Jacq. Subsp. fistulosa (Mart.

Ex Choisy)Austin Convolvulaceae Bush morning glory

Climber 20. Momordica dioica Roxb. ex Willd. Cucurbitaceae Ban karela 21. Tinospora cordifolia (Willd.) Miers Menispermaceae Giloy 22. Cocculus hirsutus (L.)Diels Menispermaceae Bajer- Bel

Tree 23. Azadirachta indica A. Juss. Meliaceae Neem 24. Acacia leucophloea (Roxb.)Willd. Mimosaceae Ronjh 25. Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. Ex Del. Mimosaceae Babul/Kikar

Grass 26. Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. Poaceae Doob 27. Dichanthium annulatum (Forsk.) Stapf. Poaceae Karad 28. Cenchrus ciliaris L. Poaceae Anjan, dhaman 29. Dactyloctenium aegypticum (L.) Willd. Poaceae Makra

Table 3.17. List of plants found growing in the buffer zone of the project area S.No. Botanical Name Family Common Name Herb

1. Cassia obtusifolia L. Caesalpiniaceae Cassia 2. Tridax procumbens L. Asteraceae Akal kohadi 3. Trianthema portulacastrum L. Aizoaceae Sabuni 4. Euphorbia hirta L. Euphorbiaceae Bara dudhi 5. Euphorbia geniculata Orteg. Euphorbiaceae - 6. Celosia argentea L. Amaranthaceae Cock,s Comb

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7. Oxalis corniculata L. Oxalidaceae Amrul 8. Acalypha indica L. Euphorbiaceae Indian copperleaf 9. Argemone mexicana L. Papaveraceae Satyanashi 10. Lagasca mollis Cav. Asteraceae Jharvad 11. Adhatoda vasica Nees. Acanthaceae Arusa 12. Parthenium hysterophorus L. Asteraceae Gajar ghas 13. Bidens biternata (Lour.) Merr.&Sherff. Asteraceae Chirchitta 14. Ageratum conyzoides L. Asteraceae Jangli pudina 15. Acanthospermum hispidum DC. Asteraceae Starburr 16. Croton bonplandianum Baill. Euphorbiaceae Kala Bhangra 17. Polygonum barbatum L. subsp. barbatum Polygonaceae Knotgrass 18. Chenopodium murale L. Chenopodiaceae Bathua or Bathuwa 19. Physalis minima L. Solanaceae Rasbhari 20. Trichodesma indica R.Br. Convolvulaceae Indian borage 21. Solanum nigrum L. Solanaceae Mokoi 22. Solanum virginianum L. Solanaceae Oonth Kateli 23. Xanthium strumarium L. Asteraceae Chota gokhuru 24. Eclipta alba (L.)Hassk. Asteraceae Bhringraj 25. Echinops echinatus Roxb. Asteraceae Utakatira 26. Ageratum houstonianum Mill. Asteraceae Jangli pudina 27. Glinus lotoides L. Molluginaceae Gandhi-buti 28. Achyranthes aspera L. Amaranthaceae Chirchita

Shrub 29. Jatropha curcas L. Euphorbiaceae Ratanjot 30. Parkinsonia aculeata L. Fabaceae Ram babul 31. Lantana camara acut. non L. Verbenaceae Raimuniya 32. Lawsonia inermis L. Lythraceae Mehendi 33. Martynia annua L. Martyniaceae Baghnakhi 34. Datura innoxia Mill. Solanaceae Safed-Dhatura 35. Ipomoea carnea Jacq. Subsp. fistulosa (Mart.

ex Choisy)Austin Convolvulaceae Bush morning glory

36. Withania somnifera (L.)Dunal. Solanaceae Ashwagandha 37. Calotropis procera (Ait.)R.Br. Asclepiadaceae Akara

Climber 38. Cuscuta reflexa Roxb. Cuscutaceae Amar-bel 39. Momordica dioica Roxb. ex Willd. Cucurbitaceae Ban karela 40. Tinospora cordifolia (Willd.) Miers Menispermaceae Giloy 41. Mucuna pruriens (L.)DC. Fabaceae Kaunch 42. Cocculus hirsutus (L.)Diels Menispermaceae Bajer- Bel 43. Ctenolepis garcinii (Burm. f.)Naud. Cucurbitaceae - 44. Pergularia daemia (Forsk.) Chiov Asclepiadaceae Gadaria Ki bel 45. Cryptostegia grandiflora (Roxb.)R.Br. Asclepiadaceae Dudhel

Tree 46. Aegle marmelos Correa. Rutaceae Bel 47. Azadirachta indica A. Juss Meliaceae Neem 48. Acacia nilotica (L.)Willd. Mimosaceae Babul/kikar 49. Acacia senegal (L.f.)Willd. Mimosaceae Kumttha 50. Acacia leucophloea (Roxb.) Willd. Mimosaceae Ronjh 51. Albizia lebbek (L.)Benth. Mimosaceae Siris 52. Madhuca indica Gmel. Sapotaceae Mahua

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53. Buchanania lanzan Spreng. Anacardiaceae Chironji/Piyal 54. Bauhinia variegata L. Caesalpiniacea Kachnar 55. Boswellia serrata Roxb. Burseraceae Salai 56. Balanites aegyptica (L.)Delile Simaroubaceae Hingot 57. Bombax ceiba L. Bombacaceae Semal 58. Leucaena latisiliqua (L.)Gillis Mimosaceae Subabul 59. Eucalyptus citriodora Hook Myrtaceae Safeda 60. Cordia sinensis Lamk. Boraginaceae Gondi 61. Cassia auriculata L. Caesalpiniaceae Tarwar 62. Cassia fistula L. Caesalpiniaceae Amaltas 63. Diospyros melanoxylon Roxb. Ebenaceae Tendu 64. Dalbergia sisoo Roxb. Fabaceae Shisham 65. Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels Myrtaceae Jamun 66. Holoptelea integrifolia (Roxb.) Planch. Ulmaceae Kanju 67. Melia azedarach L. Meliaceae Bakain 68. Moringa oleifera Lamk. Moringaceae Senjana 69. Morus alba L. Moraceae Shahtoot 70. Mangifera indica L. Anacardiaceae Am 71. Prosopis juliflora (SW.) DC. Mimosaceae Junglee kikar 72. Phoenix sylvestris (L.)Roxb. Arecaceae Khajur 73. Phyllanthus emblica L. Euphorbiaceae Aonla 74. Pongamia pinnata (L.) Pierre Fabaceae Karanj 75. Terminalia arjuna (Roxb.ex DC.) Wt.&Arn. Combretaceae Arjun 76. Tectona grandis L. Verbenaceae Sagon/Sagwan 77. Kigelia africana (Lam.) Benth. Bignoniaceae Balam khira 78. Carrisa congesta Wight. Apocynaceae Karonda 79. Psidium guajava L. Myrtaceae Amarood 80. Ficus religiosa L. Moraceae Pipal 81. Ficus benghalensis L. Moraceae Banyn tree

Sedeges 82. Cyperus compressus L. Cyperaceae Umbrella sedge 83. Cperus rotundus L. Cyperaceae Bara-nagar-motha 84. Cyperus alternifolius L. Cyperaceae Umbrella papyrus

Grass 85. Cenchrus ciliaris L. Poaceae Anjan/Dhaman 86. Sorghum halepense (L.) Pers. Poaceae Johnson grass 87. Sporobolus diander (Retz.) P. Beauv. Poaceae Indian dropseed 88. Dactyloctenium aegyptium (L.)Willd. Poaceae Crowfoot grass 89. Dichanthium annulatum (Forsk.)Stapf. Poaceae Sheda grass /Karad 90. Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. Poaceae Doob 91. Eleusine indica (L.) Gaertn. Poaceae Malankuri/ Balraja, 92. Heteropogon contortus (L.) P. Beauv. ex

Roem.& Schult. Poaceae Kher/Parwa

93. Apluda mutica L. Poaceae Tachula 94. Themeda quadrivalvis (L.)O.Ktze. Poaceae - 95. Echinochloa colona (L.) Link Poaceae Shama

Table 3.18. Family, genera and species compositions in core zone and buffer zone.

Core Zone Buffer zone Species composition Herb

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No. of family 9 14 No. of genera 14 23 No. of species 16 24 Shrubs No. of family 3 8 No. of genera 3 9 No. of species 3 9 Climber No. of family 2 7 No. of genera 3 8 No. of species 3 8 Tree No. of family 2 22 No. of genera 2 32 No. of species 3 36 Sedge No. of family Nil 1 No. of genera Nil 1 No. of species Nil 3 Grass No. of family 1 1 No. of genera 4 11 No. of species 4 11

Table 3.19. Percentage frequency, density and abundance of the plant occurring in the core zone.

S.No. Botanical Name Frequency Abundance Density 1. Parthenium hysterophorus L. 83.33 1.90 1.58 2. Tridax procumbens L. 75.00 1.78 1.33 3. Solanum virginianum L. 66.67 1.38 0.92 4. Euphorbia hirta L. 75.00 1.33 1.00 5. Euphorbia geniculata Orteg. 66.67 1.88 1.25 6. Achyranthes aspera L. 58.33 1.29 0.75 7. Aerva persica (Burm. F.) Merill 41.67 1.00 0.42 8. Xanthium strumarium L. 66.67 1.38 0.92 9. Cassia obtusifolia L. 58.33 1.29 0.75 10. Argemone mexicanaL. 83.33 1.30 1.08 11. Oxalis corniculata L. 75.00 1.56 1.17 12. Calotropis gigantea R.Br. 66.67 0.67 1.00 13. Lantana camara Acut. Non L. 91.67 0.92 2.17 14. Ipomoea carnea Jacq. Subsp.

fistulosa (Mart. Ex Choisy)Austin 75.00 0.75 0.92

15. Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. Ex Del. 41.67 1.60 0.67 16. Azadiracta indica A. Juss. 33.33 1.25 0.42 17. Acacia leucophloea (Roxb.)Willd. 50.00 1.17 0.58

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Table 3.20. Percentage frequency, density and abundance of the plant occurring in the buffer zone.

S.No. Botanical Name Frequency Abundance Density 1. Cassis obtusifolia L. 66.67 2.00 1.33 2. Parthenium hysterophorus L. 75.00 2.22 1.67 3. Euphorbia hirta L. 83.33 2.00 1.67 4. Euphorbia geniculata Orteg. 91.67 2.09 1.92 5. Acalypha indica L. 66.67 1.38 0.92 6. Celosia argentea L. 75.00 1.78 1.33 7. Oxalis corniculata L. 83.33 1.80 1.50 8. Argemone mexicana L. 58.33 1.86 1.08 9. Lagasca mollis Cav. 66.67 1.88 1.25 10. Achyranthes aspera L. 58.33 1.57 0.92 11. Cassia obtusifolia L. 75.00 1.78 1.33 12. Tridax procumbens L. 66.67 2.38 1.58 13. Ageratum conyzoides L. 83.33 1.60 1.33 14. Adhatoda vasica Nees. 58.33 1.29 0.75 15. Dactyloctenium aegypticum

(L.)Willd. 66.67 1.63 1.08

16. Dichanthium annulatum(Forsk.)Stapf. 91.67 1.91 1.75

17. Echinochloa colona(L.) Link 50.00 1.33 0.67 18. Jatropha curcas L. 75.00 1.56 1.17 19. Parkinsonia aculeataL. 50.00 1.33 0.67 20. Lantana camara Acut. non L. 75.00 2.22 1.67 21. Lawsonia innermis L. 58.33 1.29 0.75 22. Ipomoea carnea Jacq. Subsp.

fistulosa 66.67 1.25 0.83

23. Martynia annua L. 50.00 1.33 0.67 24. Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. Ex Del. 50.00 1.17 0.58 25. Mangifera indica L. 41.67 1.20 0.50 26. Moringa oleifera Lamk. 58.33 1.43 0.83 27. Madhuca indica Gmel 75.00 1.56 1.17 28. Azadirachta indica A Juss. 58.33 1.43 0.83 29. Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels 33.33 1.00 0.33 30. Acacia leucophloea (Roxb.) Willd. 50.00 1.33 0.67 31. Dalbergia sissoo Roxb. 66.67 1.25 0.83 32. Eucalyptus citriodora Hook 33.33 1.25 0.42 33. Leucaena latisiliqua (L.)Gillis 50.00 1.17 0.58 34. Holoptelea integrifolia

(Roxb.)Planch 66.67 1.25 0.83

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Cultivated crops: The area is irrigated mainly by tube well water. Due to presence of rain water and abundant ground water almost every farmer is able to take two crops both of Kharif as well as Rabi. A number of crops such as fruit, vegetable, spices, medicinal and aromatic crops are grown in the area. Some farmers also cultivate the flowers. Survey of the area(Core and Buffer zone) and dialogue with the local farmers of the area revealed that the following crops are mainly grown in the fields by the farmers. Table 3.21. Crops (Kharif and Rabi) are growing in the study area by farmers.

(II) Field Crops:

The major field crops of the area are Soybean, Maize, Wheat, Chickpea and Sarson (Table 3.21)

(III) Horticulture Crops –Fruit:

Mango, Guava, Orange, Lemon, Pomegranate, Papaya, Muskmelon and Strawberry are the major

horticulture fruit crops, these are cultivated by the tube well water .

(IV) Horticulture Crops-Vegetable:

Most of the farmers cultivated the vegetables crops like Spinach, Potato, Lady finger, Brinjal, Pea,

Tori, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Bitter guard, Radish, Carrot, French bean, Cowpea, Tomato, Lauki and

cucurbits (Table 3.22).

Table 3.22. The common vegetables grown in the area

S.No. Common Name Botanical Name English Name Family

1 Bhat Glycine max (L.) Merr. Soybean Fabaceae

2 Makka Zea mays L. Maize Poaceae

3 Gehun Triticum aestivum L. Wheat Poaceae

4 Chana Cicer arietinum L. Chickpea Fabaceae

5. Sarson Brassica campestris Brassica Brassicaceae

S. No. Botanical Name Family English Name Common Name

1. Luffa acutangula (L.) Roxb.

var. acutangula

Cucurbitaceae Ridged gourd Tori

2. Capsicum frutescence L. Solanaceae Capsicum Mirch

3. Allium cepa L. Liliaceae Onion Piaz

4. Pisum sativum L. Fabaceae Pea Matar

5. Raphanus sativus L. Brassicaceae Radish Mooli

6. Spinacia oleracea L. Chenopodiaceae Spinach Palak

7. Solanum esculentum L. Solanaceae Tomato Tamatar

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(V) Spices Crops:

Spices constitute an important group of agricultural commodities. Spices are natural plant products

used to improve the flavor, aroma, taste and colour of food products. Coriander, Chilly, Garlic,

Turmeric, Fenugreek, Cumin and Kalonji are cultivated in the study area (Buffer zone). Garlic (Allium

sativum) and Onion (Allium cepa) are cultivated on large scales by the farmers.

(VI) Medicinal and Aromatic Crops: In the study area farmers cultivate Kalmegh (Andrographis

paniculata), Isabgol (Plantago ovata), Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi) and Ashwagandha (Withania

somnifera) by the tube well water (Table 3.23).

Table:3.23. Medicinal and aromatic crops are also grown in the area. These are as following: S.No. Botanical Name Family Common Name

1. Andrographis paniculata (Burm.f.)Wall. ex

Nees.

Acanthaceae Kalmegh

2. Plantago ovata Forsk. Plantaginaceae Isdabgol

3. Trachyspermum ammi (L.) Sprague Apiaceae Ajwain

4. Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal. Solanaceae Ashwagandha

(VII) Fodder Crops:

Lucerne, fodder bajra, fodder maize and fodder jowar also cultivated for cattel’s.

(IX) Pulses:

Mungbean, Lobiya and Soybean are major leguminous / pulses crops grown in the study area by the

farmers (Table-3.24).

Table: 3.24.The common pulses grown in the area are

S.No. English Name Botanical Name Common Name

1. Mungbean Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek. Var. radiataVerde Moong

2. Soybean Glycine max (L.) Merr. Bhat

3. Lobiya Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp Chowla

8. Abelmoschus esculentus (L.)Moench.

Malvaceae Lady's finger Bhindi

9. Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standl.

Cucurbitaceae Bottle Gourd Lauki

10. Brassica oleracea convar. botrytis

Brassicaceae Cauliflower Phool Gobhi

11. Brassica oleracea convar. capitata

Brassicaceae Cabbage

Patta gobhi

12. Solanum melongena L. Solanaceae Brinjal Baingan

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(B) For Fauna-

The evaluation of mammals has been done on the basis of track signs and visual

encounter. The assessment of avifauna has been done on the basis of field observations by

direct sighting and collection of indirect evidences.

The survey of amphibians has been done by direct sighting of amphibians near water

bodies. Secondary data related to the project area were collected from the concerned

forest department

Survey Results:

Results of survey indicate that both vertebrates and invertebrates are found in the buffer

zone. In the core zone the number of birds and mammals is very less as compared to those

in buffer zone.

The buffer zone has different habitats and ecological setups like the agricultural land,

forest land (Reserved, Protected forest and Open scrub) and water bodies (ponds and river

etc).

A night survey was conducted in the core zone, the buffer zone and different locations

(Temple and Old Buildings) in the study area with the help of spot light on foot (by

walking) for the observation of nocturnal birds, mammals and reptiles. Water bodies

(Pond, river and nallah) also were visited to study the amphibians.

(i) Birds:

The details of observed birds during survey of the core zone and the buffer zone are listed in

table-3.26&3.27

A total of 26 species of birds were observed in the buffer zone. All the species of birds belong

to Schedule-IV of Wildlife Protection Act’1972.

In the core zone 8 species of birds were observed, out of which 7 species belong to

Schedule-IV and 1 to Schedule-v.

No endemic, endangered or rare species of birds were reported either in the core zone or the

buffer zone.

(ii) Butterflies:

In the core and the buffer zones 2 and 3 species of butterflies were reported, respectively.

These species belong to 1 genera (Core zone), 2 genera (Buffer zone) and come under Schedule-IV

(Table- 3.26&3.27).

(iii) Reptiles and Amphibians

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The details of reported reptiles and amphibians in the core zone and the buffer zone with their

common names / local names and their schedule have been presented in tables- 3.26&3.27.

In the buffer zone 4 species of reptiles and 2 species of amphibians were reported. All the

above mentioned species (reptiles and mammals) have been included in Schedule-IV of Wildlife

(Protection) Act, 1972. The presence of only 1 species of reptile was reported in the core zone, which

comes under Schedule-IV.

During survey period no species of amphibians were either noticed or reported in the core

zone.

(iv) Mammals:

Details of observed small and large mammals found in the core zone and the buffer zone with

their status as per Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 are given in tables 3.26 &3.27

In the study area (buffer zone) 9 species of small and large mammals were reported. Lepus

nigricollis (Indian Hare), Boselaphus tragocamelus (Nilgai), Funambulus pennanti (Indian Palm

squirrel), Herpestes edwardsi (Indian Gray Mongoose), Mus musculus (House mouse), Rattus rattus

(Black rat), Megaderma lyra (Indian False Vampire Bat), Hemiechinus auritus (Long-eared

hedgehog) and Herpestes smithii (Ruddy Mongoose) were predominantly observed in the agricultural

fields.

The Core zone is largely devoid of mammals. However, only one species of Herpestes

javanicus (Small Indian Mangoose) was reported, which belongs to Schedule-IV (Table-3.26).

In the buffer zone, Boselaphus tragocamelus (Nilgai) were seen in the fields of maize and

soyabean in groups of 2 to 3. Different groups were seen at a distance of about 2 to 3 meters from

each other.

Out of 9 mammalian species found in the buffer zone, 4 species belong to Schedule-IV, four

to Schedule-V and one to Schedule-III of Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Hemiechinus auritus

(Long-eared hedgehog) was also found in buffer zone. It was seen near a heap of straw of wheat.

In the core zone only 1 species (Herpestes javanicus) of mammals was reported which

belongs to Schedule-IV.

A number of Megaderma lyra (Indian False Vampire Bat) were seen during day time sitting over a large net, spread over a Guava (Psidium guayava) orchard. They were also seen sitting on the walls of an old building and inside the cavities of some trees. Table 3.26- Details of observed Fauna in Core Zone S.No. Scientific Name Common Name

Conservation Status as Per WL(P)A1972

Birds 1. Corvus splendens Vieillot House crow Sch. V 2. Columba livia Gmelin Rock Pigeon Sch. IV 3. Passer domesticus indicus Jardine Indian House-Sparrow Sch. IV

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& Selby 4. Alcedo atthis L. Common Kingfisher Sch. IV 5. Halcyon smyrnensis L. White-throated Kingfisher Sch. IV

6. Streptopelia senegalensis L. Laughing Dove Sch. IV 7. Pycnonotus cafer L. Red-vented bulbul Sch. IV

8. Turdoides striatus Dumont Jungle babbler Sch. IV

Mammals 9. Herpestes javanicus É. Geoffroy

Saint -Hilaire Small Indian Mongoose Sch. IV

Butterflies 10. Danaus chrysippus Linn. Plain Tiger/ African

Monarch Sch. IV

11. Danaus genutia Cramer Common Tiger Sch. IV Reptiles 12. Bungarus caeruleus Schneider Indian common krait Sch. IV Amphibians Nil

Table 3.27. Details of observed Fauna in buffer zone

S.No. Scientific Name Common Name

Conservation Status as Per WL(P)A1972

Birds 1. Phalacrocorax niger Vieillot Little Cormorant Sch. IV 2. Alcedo atthis L. Common Kingfisher Sch. IV 3. Halcyon smyrnensis L. White-throated Kingfisher Sch. IV 4. Merops orientalis Latham Green Bee-eater Sch. IV 5. Eudynamys scolopacea L. Common Koel Sch. IV 6. Psittacula eupatria L. Alexandrine Parakeet Sch. IV 7. Corvus splendens Vieillot House crow Sch. V 8. Cercomela fusca Blyth Brown Rock Chat / Indian

Chat Sch. IV

9. Passer domesticus indicus Jardine & Selby

Indian House-Sparrow Sch. IV

10. Lanius vittatus Valenciennes Bay-backed Shrike Sch. IV 11. Himantopus himantopus L. Black-winged Stilt Sch. IV 12. Columba livia Gmelin Rock Pigeon Sch. IV 13. Bubulcus ibis L. Cattle Egret Sch. IV 14. Acridotheres tristis L. Common Myna Sch. IV 15. Centropus sinensis Stephens Greater Coucal Sch. IV 16. Francolinus pondicerianus Gmelin Grey Francolin Sch. IV 17. Upupa epops L. Hoopoe Sch. IV 18. Streptopelia decaocto Frivaldszky Collared Dove Sch. IV 19. Coracias benghalensis L. Indian Roller Sch. IV 20. Streptopelia senegalensis L. Laughing Dove Sch. IV 21. Vanellus indicus Boddaert Red-wattled Lapwing Sch. IV 22. Psittacula krameri Scopoli Rose-ringed Parakeet Sch. IV

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23. Athene brama Temminck Spotted Owlet Sch. IV 24. Tachybaptus ruficollis Pallas Little Grebe Sch. IV 25. Ardeola grayii Sykes Paddybird Sch. IV 26. Pycnonotus leucogenys Gray White-eared Bulbul Sch. IV Butter flies 27. Danaus chrysippus Linn. Plain Tiger/ African

Monarch Sch. IV

28. Danaus genutia Cramer

Common Tiger Sch. IV

29. Vanessa cardui Linn. Painted Lady Sch. IV Reptiles 30. Calotes versicolor Daudin Indian Gqrden Lizard Sch. IV

31. Bungarus caeruleus Schneider Indian krait Sch. IV

32. Hemidactylus flaviviridis Rueppell House Gecko Sch. IV

33. Natrix piscator Merrem Yellow-Spotted Keelback Sch. IV Amphibians 34. Bufo melanostictus Schneider Common Asian Toad Sch. IV

35. Hoplobatrachus tigerinus Daudin Indian frog Sch. IV

Mammals 36. Lepus nigricollis F. Cuvier Indian Hare Sch. IV 37. Boselaphus tragocamelus Pallas Nilgai Sch. III 38. Funambulus pennanti Wroughton Indian Palm squirrel Sch. IV 39. Herpestes edwardsi

E. Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire Indian Gray Mongoose Sch. IV

40. Mus musculus Linn. House mouse Sch. V 41. Rattus rattus Linn. Black rat Sch. V 42. Megaderma lyra Andersen &

Wroughton Indian False Vampire Bat Sch. V

43. Hemiechinus auritus S. G. Gmelin Long-eared hedgehog Sch. V 44. Herpestes smithii Gray Ruddy Mongoose Sch. IV

WL(P)A1972=Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972; Sch.=Schedule

Endangered/ Threatened/ Endemic Animals:

A Faunal survey of the area was conducted during the period October-December

2013. No Endangered/ Threatened/ Endemic animal’s species were observed during

the survey period in the study area (Core and Buffer zones).

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3.6 Socio-economic Environment:

Demography & socio-economics: The growth of mining and industrial

sectors and infrastructure developments in and around the agriculture

dominant areas, villages and towns is bound to create its impact on the socio-

economic aspects of the local population of the area experiencing

development. The impacts may be positive or negative depending upon the

developmental activity. To assess the anticipated impacts of the mining and

industrial growth on the socio-economic aspects of people, it is necessary to

study the existing socio-economic status of the local population, which will be

helpful for making efforts to further improve the quality of life in the area

under study. For assessing the prevailing socio-economic aspects of people in

the study area around the existing mine, the required data has been collected

from various secondary sources and analyzed.

Methodology Adopted for the Study: The methodology adopted for the

study is based on the following:

Review of secondary data, such as District Primary Census Statistical Hand

Book of Neemuch district, 2011 within the study area around the existing

mine;

Conducting focus group discussions in the villages for eliciting the general

information of the study area, to support or supplement the information

collected through secondary and primary surveys.

Review of Demographic and Socio-Economic Profile - 2011

The sociological aspects of this study include human settlements,

demography, social strata such as Scheduled Castes and scheduled Tribes and

literacy levels besides infrastructure facilities available in the study area. The

economic aspects include occupational structure of workers. The information

on socio-economic aspects of the study area has been collected from

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secondary sources, which mainly include District Primary Census Handbook

2011 Neemuch districts.

The village-wise Provisional demographic data as per census 2011 is

presented in Annexure 16. The salient features of the demographic and socio-

economic aspects of the study area are described in the following sections.

Demographic Aspects: The study area consisted of 75311 persons inhabited

in 31400 ha. of area. The males and females constitute varies from 50.89% and

49.11% of the study area population respectively. The distribution of

population in study area is presented in Table A.

Table A Distribution of Population

Particulars 0-3 km. 3-7 km. 7-10 km 0-10 km. No. of Households 1240 6113 7147 14500 Male Population 3458 15648 19187 38293

Female Population 3361 15145 18512 37018 Total Population 6819 30793 37699 75311

Male Population (0-6 years) 545 2643 2918 6106 Female Population (0-6

years) 513 2489 2748 5750

Total Population (0-6 years) 1058 5132 5666 11856 Average household size 5.49 5.03 5.27 5.19

% of males to total population

50.71 50.81 50.89 50.84

% of females to total population

49.29 49.19 49.11 49.16

Sex Ratio (M:F) 1000:971 1000:967 1000:964 1000:966 Average Household Size: The average household size varies from 5.03 to 5.49. The low family size could be attributed to a high degree of urbanization with migration of people with higher literacy levels who generally opt for smaller family size and family welfare measures.

Population Density: The density of population reveals that the study area has an overall density of 240 persons per km2 (PPkm2). Sex Ratio: The males and females constitute varies from 50.71% to 50.89% and 49.29% to 49.11% of the total population. The sex ratio i.e. the number of females per 1000 males indirectly reveals certain sociological aspects in

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relation with female births, infant mortality among female children and single person family structure, a resultant of migration of industrial workers. The study area on an average has 966 females. Social Structure: Various religion groups consisting of Hindus, Muslim and Christians inhabit the study area. The percentage of Schedule caste population varies between 1.64% to 8.93% in study area. The highest percentage of schedule caste population recorded in 3-7 km. radius and lowest in 0-3 km. radius. The percentage of schedule tribe population varies between 2.36% to 1.77% in study area. The highest percentage of schedule tribe population recorded in 3-7 km. radius and lowest in 7-10 km. radius. The distribution of population by social structure is shown in Table B.

Table -B Distribution of Population by Social Structure

Particulars 0-3 km. 3-7 km. 7-10 km. 0-10 km. Schedule caste 1242 6730 6430 14401

% to the total population 1.64 8.93 8.53 19.12 Schedule tribes 103 1783 1337 3223

% to the total population 0.13 2.36 1.77 4.27 Total SC & ST Population 1345 8513 7767 17624

% to total population 1.78 11.30 10.31 23.40 Literacy Levels: The study area experiences a considerably good literacy rate of 7279%. The distribution of literate and literacy rate in the study area is given in Table C.

Table - C Distribution of Literate and Literacy Rates

Particulars 0-3 km 3-7 km. 7-10 km. 0-10 km. Male Literates 3002 13582 16655 33239

Female Literates 1959 8830 10792 21581 Total Literates 4961 22412 27447 54820

Male Literacy Rate (%) 7.83 35.46 43.49 86.80 Female Literacy Rate (%) 5.29 23.85 29.15 58.29 Total Literacy Rate (%) 6.58 29.75 36.44 72.79

The male literacy i.e. the percentage of literate males to the total males of the

study area works out to be 86.80%. The female literacy rate, which is an

important indicator for social change, is observed to be 58.29% in the study

area. Total literacy rate of the study area works out be 72.79%.

Occupational Structure: The occupational structure of residents in the study

area is studied with reference to main workers, marginal workers and non-

workers. The main workers include 10 categories of workers defined by the

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Census Department consisting of cultivators, agricultural labour, those

engaged in live-stock, forestry, fishing, mining and quarrying; manufacturing,

processing and repairs in household industry; and other than household

industry, construction, trade and commerce, transport and communication

and other services.

The marginal workers are those workers engaged in some work for a period

of less than six months during the reference year prior to the census survey.

The non-workers include those engaged in unpaid household duties,

students, retired persons, dependents, beggars, vagrants etc; institutional

inmates or all other non-workers who do not fall under the above categories.

As per 2001 census records altogether the main workers works out to be

38.58% of the total population. The marginal workers and non-workers

constitute to 9.41% and 52.0% of the total population respectively. The

distribution of workers by occupation indicates that the non-workers are the

predominant population. The occupational structure of the study area is

shown in Table D.

Table - D Occupational Structure

Particulars 0-3 km 3-7 km. 7-10 km. 0-10 km. Total Population 6819 30793 37699 75311

Total Workers 3273 14781 18096 36149 Total main workers 2631 11881 14545 29057

% of main workers to total population

3.49 15.77 19.31 38.58

Marginal workers 642 2900 3551 7092 % of MW to TP 0.85 3.85 4.71 9.41 Non-workers 3546 16012 19605 39163

% of NW to TP 4.70 21.26 26.03 52.00

3.7 Base map of all environmental components: The base map showing core zone (mining lease area) and 10 km. all around is enclosed here, showing various location, monitoring station and other feature of study area etc.

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Figure 3.10: Map Showing Monitoring Station within Buffer Zone

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CCHHAAPPTTEERR –– 44 AANNTTIICCIIPPAATTEEDD EENNVVIIRROONNMMEENNTTAALL IIMMPPAACCTT

&& MMIIGGIITTAATTIIOONN MMEEAASSUURREESS 4.00 General:

Anticipated environmental impacts: Environmental Impact arising out of

mining operations may be defined as an alteration of environmental

conditions or creation of a new set of environmental conditions caused or

induced by the mining operations. The purpose of identifying and assessing

the existing environmental parameters is to know the basic conditions

prevailing before getting the targeted production. The environmental impact

on land, air, water, noise, climate, flora & fauna and socioeconomic conditions

arising out of mining operations need be assessed and thereafter mitigation

measures are to be adopted. The environmental impacts can be categorized as

either primary or secondary. Primary impacts can be attributed directly to the

project. The secondary impacts due to mining project are indirect or induced

& typically include changed patterns of social & economic activities likely to

be stimulated or induced by the improvement in economy of the region

caused by increased money circulation amongst the population.

Sustainable development through appropriate and clean technology involves

not only the environmental protection but also issues such as economic

prosperity and conservation of natural resources for the future generation to

meet their own needs.

4.1 Land Environment:

Anticipated impact: The impact of mining will be due to excavation of pits &

due to dumping of waste & overburden. Land degradation will also be

caused due to erection of infrastructures facilities such as mine office, road,

rest shelter etc.

Construction of approach roads: Normally land degradation takes place up

to certain extent due to approach roads. But the area under reference is an

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existing mine and approach roads have already been constructed. Therefore

no fresh impact on land is likely to takes place due to road construction.

Excavation of pits for extracting mineral: The area under reference has been

used for extracting Shale Stone by open case manual mining method, the

overburden & side burden have to be removed which cause land degradation.

Land degradation due to dumping of waste: Land degradation will take

place due to dumping of overburden and interburden.

Aesthetic Environment: Due to degradation of land by pitting, the aesthetic

environment of the core zone may be affected. Therefore the measures have to

be taken to compensate for this side of effect.

Impact on soil: Due to mining the loss of top soil will take place. The Shale

Stone in the area is non toxic therefore dust deposition in the region is not

likely to alter the chemical composition and there will not be any appreciable

impact on the soil characteristics.

Mitigation Measure: 1. The construction of approach road will be till the life of mine, it will not cause

any degradation of land.

2. The excavated pit will be well fenced; however at the conceptual plan (upto

2023) 0.40 hectare area will be left as reservoir. It will be developed as a water

reservoir which will serve the water requirement of nearby villagers.

3. The recovery of top soil is very marginal and whatever recovered is being

utilized for plantation.

4. No siltation on agriculture land allowed.

More over due to proposed plantation the impact will be minimized as

proposed plantation will arrest the propagation of air borne dust.

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4.2 Water Environment

4.2.1 Anticipated impact & Mitigation Measures:

1. Impact on Water Environment:

The map showing the lease area and the buffer zone suggests that the drainage

system of the area will not be disturbed as a result of mining. Of course as a

result of excavation within the lease hold some pits will be formed and it may

locally affect the local drainage system, if no mitigation measures are taken.

The attribute of river Retam flows at a distance of about 1.80 km from the lease

area.

2. Impact on water Resources and Quality: The surface drainage is taking its

natural course in the lease area. The residential and office buildings, as well as

the roads in the lease area not affected the surface drainage.

It is evident that there is hardly any impact of mining on surface water regime.

Whatever surface runoff develops in the lease area by rainfall will allowed

joining the natural drainage system.

3. Water requirement: About 30 persons are proposed to be employed at the

mine. The requirement of water at the mine will as under:

Drinking & sanitation purpose – 1.0 KLD

Watering of plants – 2.0 KLD

Dust suppression – 1.0 KLD

Mining activities – 1.0

Total requirement – 5.0 KLD

Water requirement for present mining activities met by the sump, constructed

in the mine. The total water requirement is being fulfilled from the available

storage water in the sump. Hence, no impact will envisage due to mining on

the nearby users. Only 1.00 KLD of water for drinking purpose will be

obtained from hand pump which is located near mine site.

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4. Impact on Water Bodies:

As discussed above, no water bodies are likely to be effected There are some

small ponds within the buffer zone but even the nearest pond is at a distance

3.5 km from the lease hold. Moreover, the ponds are only seasonal & most of

them dry up during summer season.

Ultimate depth of the pit - 460 mRL

Level of ground water table - 450 mRL

There is no adverse impact on these water bodies due to mining activities. A

garland drain will be constructed both around the mine pit and temporary

overburden dumps. After that a catch drain and Sump will be constructed,

where the garland drains water runoff to catch drain and collect in Sump. In

case the excess of water in Sump, it will be diverted to water pond after

passing through the siltation pond for few hours to enable the suspended

matter to settle down. Quality of water will be regularly analyzed on half

yearly basis and data will be sent to Regional Office of MoEF, Lucknow &

Member Secretary Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board. Therefore, the

impact on ground water quality is not anticipated in the proposed mine

activities.

5. Siltation of agricultural field & water courses: In the absence of proper

measures the wash offs from the mining pits and overburden dumps may

choke the water course, and causes siltation on the agricultural fields. It is

therefore proposed to construct suitable size catch drains/garland drains

around dumps to allow rain water to flow downwards, with suitably located

siltation ponds route to arrest the silt and allowing only clean water to flow

onwards. These siltation ponds will periodical cleaning to maintain flow of

clean water.

4.2.2 Artificial Recharge of Groundwater: In the lease area artificial recharge of

ground water will be undertaken to maintain the regional ground water

balance.

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i) Roof top rain water harvesting structures: Artificial recharge of ground

water will be made on all the buildings in the lease area. Considering the area

of the building's roof about 150 sq.mts. The normal rainfall is 782.4 mm say

0.78 mts. considering 80% of rain water will used for artificial recharge, 93.6

M3 i.e. 0.00009 MCM of water will be recharged of ground water.

ii) Rain water reservoir: There are two rain water reservoir existing in

surrendered area. Size of reservoir is 90m x 60m x 6 m and other reservoir is

130 m x 100 m x 3m. This rain water is available for use ground water

recharge.

Water Management and Mitigation Measures:

Domestic use: Water will be used in domestic purpose, green belt and dust

suppression. Waste water generated only from domestic waste that is mainly

from toilets.

Sewage from the toilets will be collected in first part of the tank i.e settling

tank. Than the second part of the tank i.e storage of decanted water tank. The

water is pumped out through the second part of tank (storage of decanted

water) for the treatment of water. The treated water will be collected in

collection tank and that water will be used in plantation.

The solid waste from the first year part of the tank will have to be taken out

occasionally (may be once in the year and so.

About 0.5 m3/day of sewage will be generating from the domestic

consumption and same will be treated in septic tank followed by soak pit.

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4.3 Air Environment: Anticipated Impact:

Mining operations and associated activities generally causes air pollution and the major air pollutant is the suspended particulate matter and gaseous pollutants. The intensity of pollutants in the mining is influenced by factors given below:

1. Loading & unloading of mineral in tractor drawn trailers. 2. Active waste dumps 3. Haul road dust

Air Pollution Mitigation Measures: Making continuous endeavors to check emissions at source,

General water spraying on road surface to bind the dust ,

Restriction of vehicle speed,

All the workers working in mines are provided with dust masks,

Practicing good maintenance of vehicles so that emissions are minimized,

Maintaining gentle gradient of haul roads,

Plantation of wide leaf trees, tall grass and on safety barrier zones will help suppress dust,

Plantation on lease periphery and on the surrendered area for control of dust, Control measures of air pollution Abatement measures for control of air pollution at the source

Dust sources Control measures Manual Loading & Manual Unloading

Little dust will be produced No control measures are needed

Dust blow Vegetation on waste dumps of surrendered area and shrubs on temporary dump inside lease. Dust suppression by spraying with water Green barrier of trees

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4.4 Noise Environment: Noise produced from the mining operations is due to loading and unloading

of mineral and overburden and transportation of minerals from mine site.

This is a small scale mining and targeted production is 6,000 tonne per

annum. There will be one working shift and 2 tractors will move in lease

area. So Noise generated will be within the permissible limits.

As per Schedule to the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000,

the Ambient Air Quality Standards in respect of noise are given below.

Table- 4.1

Category of Area/ Zone Day Time Night Time Industrial Area 75 70 Commercial Area 65 55 Residential Area 55 45 Silence Zone 50 40

Table No. 4.2

Noise Generation at mine site S. No. Type of machinery

used Noise level dB (A)

1. Tractors 82 (Operator’s Position with load at 12m. distance)

2. Manual loading of mineral

50 (Intermittent noise)

Cumulative effect at observer is calculated by the equation. Leq = 10 log (10 L1/10 + 10 L2/10 + 10 L3/10........) where Leq = The equivalent sound pressure in dB(A)

It is being observed that at the mine site where machinery is in operation, noise level is less than the stipulated 90 dB(A) as per DGMS circular. The noise level is within the tolerance limit at a distance of 15 to 20 m. or so. The noise level generated decreases with increasing distance from the source due

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to wave divergence. Noise attenuation with respect to distance in all directions over horizontal distance can be given as follows:-

LP2 = LP1 – 20 log ( r2/r1) – Ae 1.2

Table No. 4.3 Noise level with distance

Distance in mts. 20 50 100 150 200 400 Noise dB(A) 83.19 75.23 69.21 65.69 63.19 57.17

As per Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS) Circular No.18 (Tech)

1975 a warning limit of 83.8 dB (A) may be set as the level below which very

little risk to an unprotected ear of hearing impairment exists for an eight

hours exposure.

Table 4.4 Permissible exposure in cases of continuous noise (GOI)

S. No.

Total time of Exposure (Continuous or a number of short term exposures per

day in Hours)

Sound Pressure

(dBA)

Remarks

1. 8 90 1. No exposure in excess of 115 dBA is to be permitted.

2. For any period of exposure falling in between any figure as indicated in column 2, the permissible sound pressure level is to be determined by extrapolation on a proportionate scale.

2. 6 92 3. 4 95 4. 3 97 5. 2 100 6. 1 ½ 102 7. 1 105 8. ¾ 107 9. ½ 110 10. ¼ 115

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Ground Vibration: Not Applicable

Mitigation Measures against Pollution of Noise Environment

Although the noise level at the mine is not likely to go beyond the threshold

value, as state above, the following mitigation measures are proposed to be

taken.

1. All the persons working in and around the mining machinery will be

provided with ear muffs/plugs.

2. All the machinery will be maintained in tip-top condition by under-taking

their routine maintenance.

3. As required under Environmental Protection Act, 1986, routine monitoring of

noise level, at least twice in a year will be done.

4. The roads will be properly maintained to reduce the wear and tear of the

machinery so that they don’t become noisy.

5. Large scale plantation will be done so that at least 33% of lease area is covered

under plantation.

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4.5 Ecological Environment: 4.5.1 Anticipated Impact:

4.5.1.1 Impacts during Constructional Phase: No construction will take place.

4.5.1.2 Impacts during Operational Phase

Impacts on Terrestrial Ecology

Impacts due to Air Emissions from the Mine: The impact on terrestrial

ecology will be due to emission of dust from the mine and breaking & sorting

of shale pieces by the labors. After settlement this dust sediments on the top

soil and creates negligible pollution.

4.5.2 Green Belt Development

1. Introduction The plant communities such as forests, tree plantations or green belts play an

important role in mitigating atmospheric pollution by filtering or absorbing the air

pollutants. There are substantial evidences that trees remove gaseous contaminants

from the atmosphere justifying the importance of tree planting in the form of green

belts in and around mining area. Plant uptake increases as the solubility of the

pollutant in water increases. Hydrogen fluoride (HF), Sulphur dioxide (SO2), Nitrogen

dioxide (NO2) and Ozone (O3), which are soluble and reactive, are readily absorbable

pollutants. Nitric oxide (NO) and Carbon monoxide (CO), which are very insoluble,

are absorbed relatively slowly or not at all by vegetation (Pokhriyal and Nautiyal,

1991; Pokhriyal and Subba Rao, 1986).

Green belts, unlike the popular impression, are not only for beautification, but also

provides a barrier between the source of pollution and the surrounding areas and

improves the overall environmental condition of the region (Project area). Green

vegetal cover is not only pleasing to the eyes but also beneficial in many ways

such as:-

(i) It helps to capture the fugitive emissions and to attenuate the noise generated apart

from improving the aesthetics.

(ii) It helps prevention of soil erosion or land degradation.

(iii) It improves the ambient air quality by controlling SPM (Suspended Particulate

Matter) in air.

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(iv) It enhances the green vegetal cover/ forest cover for increasing the biodiversity of the

Project area.

(v) Green belts are thought to be effective because green plants form a surface capable of

absorbing air pollutants and forming sink for pollutants.

(vi) It maintains the ecological balance of the project area and helps in settlement of birds

and insects within itself.

(vii) It increases the aesthetic value/ beauty of site/ project area.

(viii) It helps retain soil moisture and

(ix) It enhances the rate of recharge of ground water.

2. Development of Green Belt

A green belt is proposed to be developed at the following places/sites:- (i) Along the periphery of the mine site. (ii) On the surrendered area The green belt will be developed keeping the following points in view:- (i) Preference will be given to local/ native fast growing species of shrubs, trees

and grass. (ii) Plantation will be done encircling the project. (iii) Trees having thick canopy covers will be preferred. (iv) Plants having high APTI value (Air Pollution Tolerance Index) will be

preferred. (v) Trees having large Leaf Area Index will be planted.

3. Recommended Plant Species for Green belt Development: The details of recommended plant species (shrub, trees) and grasses are presented in Table 4.5, indicating their botanical name, family, common/ local name and method of propagation. Table4.5: Suggested plant species (Shrub, Trees) and grasses for green belt development.

S.No. Botanical Name Family Common Name

Shrubs 1. Bougainvillea glabra Choisy Nyctaginaceae Booganbel 2. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. Malvaceae Gurhal 3 Nerium indicum Mill. Apocynaceae Kaner 4 Plumeria rubra L. Apocynaceae Champa 5 Tabernaemontana divaricata

(L.) R. Br. Ex Roem. & Schult. Apocynaceae Chandni

Trees 7 Ailanthus 86excelsa Roxb. Simaroubaceae Maha nimba 8 Alastonia scholaris (L.)R.Br. Apocynaceae Chitvan

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9 Butea monosperma (Lamk.) Taub.

Fabaceae Khakhra/Palash

10 Cassia fistula L. Caesalpiniaceae Amaltas 11 Lagerstroemia speciosa (L.)

Pers. Lythraceae Jarul

12 Mangifera indica L. Anacardiaceae Am 13 Manilkara zapota (L.) P.Royen Sapotaceae Cheeku 14 Nyctanthes arbor-tristis L. Oleaceae Harsingar 15 Peltophorum pterocarpum (DC)

Baker ex K.Heyne Caesalpiniaceae Son Mohar

16 Polyalthia longifolia (Sonnerat) Thw.

Annonaceae Ashok

17 Pterospermum acerifolium Willd.

Sterculiaceae Kanak Champa

18 Tectona grandis L. Verbenaceae Teak/ Sagun 19 Terminalia cattapa L. Combretaceae Jangli badam 20 Ziziphus mauritiana Lamk. Rhamnaceae Bada Ber

Grasses 21 Arundo donax L. Poaceae Elephant grass/

Wild cane, 22 Lasiurus sindicus Henrard Poaceae Sewan grass 23 Vetiveria zizanioides (Linn.)

Nash Poaceae Khas-khas grass

4. Protection of Trees / Plants From Animals and Sun Burn:

Protection of planted shrubs and trees is the greatest challenge, as villagers

and their cattle are likely to damage the plantation before they are established.

Hence protection of plantation is of paramount importance. Proper guards

will be provided and maintained for two to three years.

5. Number of Saplings to be Planted and Budgetary Estimate of the Green

Cover: The proposed plantation is at the rate of 1000 saplings per hectare. As

the proposed green cover including greenbelt is 8.20 ha, the total number of

saplings to be planted will be 8200 (at 100 % survival rate). But considering

80% survival rate, the total number of saplings to be planted will become

6560. The afforestation plan upto lease period is given in Table 4.4. The

estimated cost of planting and maintaining a sapling for three years is about

Rs.200/-.

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TABLE- 4.6 GREEN BELT PLANTATIOIN

Year No. of Saplings to be Planted

Area (ha) Budgetary Allocation (Lacs. Rs)

Existing 275 0.85 0.70 Ist year 800 0.735 2.00 IInd year 800 0.735 2.00 IIIrd year 800 0.735 2.00 IVth Year 800 0.735 2.00 Vth Year 800 0.735 2.00 VIth to X Years 4000 3.675 10.00

Total 8275 8.20 20.00

4.6 Socio-economics:

As a result of opening of any industry in a locality, the socio-environment is

bound to change. The changes may be beneficial or adverse. But in case of

opening of a mine in the area, the beneficial impacts will outweigh the

adverse impacts.

New job opportunities will be created, improving the economic condition of

the nearby villages. In addition to direct employment opportunity to the mine

workers, some indirect employment potential to the petty trader like grocers,

tea stalls, etc., will also be created.

4.6.1 Anticipated Impact: In the present case no displacement of human

settlements is likely to take place. Most of the unskilled workers employed at

the mine will be from local villages. Thus, the culture of the locality will also

not be adversely affected.

People are also directly affected due to pollution. Social Impact Assessment

(SIA) is a process of analysis, monitoring and managing the social

consequences of a project. No effect will take place as nobody will be

displaced from the area. Same is clear from minutes of public hearing and

only positive impact will take place in village.

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4.6.2 Mitigation Measure are Proposed:

Due care will be taken to see that no deterioration in the Ambient Air Quality

takes place.

Proposed large scale plantation.

A welfare plan with funding from the project proponent

Skill development training of local people will be promoted by lessee.

4.6.3 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Activities:

In order to improve the socio-economic conditions of the people of the area

detailed programme for development of the area has been framed. The salient

features of the programme are as follows:

i) Social welfare programme like provision of medical facilities, educational

facilities.

ii) Supplementing Govt. efforts in health monitoring camps, social welfare and

various awareness programmes among the rural population.

Local people will be taken into confidence in all activities to redress their

grievances, if, any and to meet their aspirations.

iii) The project under reference is quite small and the mineral is not of much

economic importance. Therefore the PP has proposed to spend a sum of Rs

2.00Lac/annum on CSR activities.

iv) However the sum actually spent on CSR activity will depend upon the annual

earning of the PP.

Table 4.7 Details of Proposed C.S.R Activities are given below

S. No. Proposed Activity Annual Recurring Expended in Rs.

1. Financial Aid to Primary schools in Kangeti village and Construction of girls toilets in Kangeti School.

50,000

2. Medical Health Check up camps and free 50,000

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medicines for rural population 3. Training

50,000 a. Skilled Development b. Creation of awareness undertaking

plantation 4. Supply of potable water to villagers 50,000

Total 2,00,000

That quantities distribution can be redistributed according to need.

4.7 Mine Waste Management:

Present status of waste dumps:

There are 3 dumps in western side near rain water reservoir -I having an average height of 1½ mts. 360 sq. mts., 1050 sq.mts. and 1100 sq.mts.

There are 3 dumps in central area / central southern part having a dimension

of 1600 sq. mts., 4400 sq.mts, 800 sq.mts. with average height of 1 mts. There are dumps in eastern side lease boundary having a area of 1800 sq.

mts., 700 sq.mts & 1500 sq.mts. having a average height of 1 to 1½ mts. There is a pit filled with debris having a depth of 2 mts. of area of 1250 sq.mts.

Reclamation: Partly the surrendered area was reclaimed/backfilled and some

part are left as rain water reservoir which is being used as source of water for

irrigation/ plantation purposes.

Proposed/Conceptual status

After getting environmental clearance mining will start with overburden

removal. During year I and year II the overburden will be stacked on the

surface along pit boundary and during year III the backfilling of the pit by the

stacked overburden will be start and will be continued till the end of mining

lease period.

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4.8 Mine Closure: Mine closure is the most important environmental

requirement in mineral mining project. The mine closure plan would cover

technical, environmental, social, legal and financial aspects dealing with

Progressive and post closure activities.

Mine Closure activity: The mining lease is up to the year 2023. Unless

renewed, the mining operation will come to an end with the expiry of mining

lease period. It is therefore imperative that proper mine closure activity need

to be started by mid 2018 that is five year before close of mining activity. Here

the planning will involve leveling of backfilled areas and covering the same

with top soil and arranging green belt development. Further the rain water

reservoir will be fenced at the surface. The entry to the mining area will be

restricted by putting properly secured gates. Sign boards for the information

of the public will be displayed at prominent places.

4.9 Modeling for evaluation of Anticipative increase in Air Pollution levels due

to the operation of mines.

Prediction of fugitive dust level in the surrounding area has been carried out

with the help of fugitive dispersion model (FDM).

Emission Inventory: Various quarrying activities have different SPM

emission, and the determination of the emission factor for each activity is an

important aspect. To evaluate the air quality impact due to mining activities,

an inventory has been carried out with a view to identify the major sources of

SPM. Emission rates for different quarrying activities have been calculated

based on formulae and software. Emission rates have been calculated based

on average wind speed, moisture and silt content of materials, capacity/size

of equipment and frequency of respective operation. Activity–wise calculated

emission rate and influencing parameters are summarized in Table No. 4.8

below. Emission rates for points, line and area sources are given g/s, g/s/m

and g/s/m2 respectively. Emission factor has been calculated on the basis of

activity of mines as per enclosed.

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Table No.4.8 Sources of Pollution & Emission Factor

S.No. Source of air pollution Emission rate

Influencing parameters Source Activity

1. Exposed Area

Overburden 0.0001317

gm/sec/m2

Moisture content of dump surface 6%, silt content 7% & area of active dump 1.50 ha.

Pit surface 0.000009

gm/sec/m2

Moisture content of pit surface 7%, silt content 7% & area of exposed will 2 hect.

2. Mineral Loading 0.1689138 gm/sec.

Moisture content of loading material 7%, silt content of loading materials 7%. Drop height 1.0 mts, Mineral will be loaded manually size of iron pan 0.0125 cu. mts. & frequency of loading 120 iron pan for filling one number of tractor & unloading 1/hour

Unloading 0.204519 gm/sec.

3. Overburden Loading 1.0219636 gm/sec

Moisture content of loading material 6%, silt content of loading materials 10% drop height 2 mts., frequency of loading 5 & unloading 1/hour.

Unloading 0.3113179 gm/sec.

4. Stock yard Mineral storage

0.0000943 gm/sec/m2

Moisture content 7% silt content 15%, Capacity of unloader 3t., Mineral will be despatched into packets, frequency of unloading 1/hr, frequency of mineral loading of 0.25 dumper per hour say 2 dumper in a day having capacity 10 t. each.

5. Road Transport 0.0031149 gm/sec/m.

Moisture content of transport road 14%, silt content 10% & average vehicle speed 5 m/sec. Frequency of vehicle movement 1 per hour.

Haul road 0.0068641

Moisture content of haul road is 20%, silt content 18% &

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π u σy σz

gm/sec/m. frequency of vehicle movement 1 per hour% capacity of tractor trolly 3 M.T. (Metric Tonne)

Fugitive dust model: The fugitive dust model has been used to predict the

ground level SPM concentration in and around the quality. FDM is a

computerized Gaussian plume dispersion model, specifically developed by

the United State Environment Protection Agency (USEPA) for the estimation

of particulate concentrations.

Cxo = Q

where

C = Pollutant concentration, g/m3

Q = pollutant emission rate, g/s

π = pi, 3.14159

u = mean wind speed, m/s

σy = standard deviation of horizontal plume concentration,

σz = standard deviation of vertical plume concentration,

Incremental Increase in PM10

(in μg/m3)

S.

No.

Location

X Y Incremental

Value

Ambient Air

Quality

Resultant Air

Quality

1. Kangeti 9360 10450 9.558 60.08 69.638

2. Khokhra 14820 9020 5.403 57.3 62.703

3. Malhargarh 15660 17816 0.00 51.76 51.76

4. Pathri 1060 12830 0.00 50.55 50.55

5. Lalpura 5465 5780 1.783 54.67 56.453

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CCHHAAPPTTEERR –– 55 AANNAALLYYSSIISS OOFF AALLTTEERRNNAATTIIVVEESS ((TTEECCHHNNOOLLOOGGYY && SSIITTEE))

Introduction

The project under question was already a operating mine but presently lying

closed for environmental clearance and for renewal mine lease. There is no

alternative to the site as the mining area is the site specific activity. The

technology alternatives related to mining activities such as bench

development, extent of mechanization have already been discussed and is the

most suitable method of mining for the existing mining lease. However, it is

proposed that any advancement in the method of mining will be introduced

with prior permission from statutory authorities.

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CCHHAAPPTTEERR –– 66 EENNVVIIRROONNMMEENNTTAALL MMOONNIITTOORRIINNGG PPRROOGGRRAAMMMMEE

Introduction

Regular monitoring of environmental parameters is of immense importance

to assess the status of environment during project operation. With the

knowledge of baseline conditions, the monitoring programme will serve as an

indicator for any deterioration in environmental conditions due to operation

of the project, to enable taking up suitable mitigatory steps in time to

safeguard the environment. Monitoring is important to measure the efficiency

of control measures.

Usually, as in the case of the study, an impact assessment study is carried

over short period of time and the data cannot bring out all variations induced

by the natural or human activities. Therefore, regular monitoring programme

of the environment; parameters is essential to take into account the changes in

the environmental quality due to operation of mining activities.

The objectives of monitoring are to:-

Verify effectiveness of planning decisions;

Measure effectiveness of operational procedures;

Conform statutory and corporate compliance; and

Identify unexpected changes.

6.2 Environmental Monitoring: The environmental monitoring required for the

environmental clearance/renewal of mining lease and due to mining

operations will be conducted as follows for the following environment aspect

and tabulated in table 6.1:

Air Pollution: The ambient air quality will be monitored regularly at selected

locations. The ambient air will be monitored twice in a year at six locations

around the mine lease area & at mine site.

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Water and Wastewater Quality: The ground water will be monitored in two

season i.e. pre-monsoon & post-monsoon period at mine site.

Noise Levels: Noise levels in the work zone environment will be monitored

regularly. The frequency of noise monitoring will be twice in a year at mine

site.

Soil Sampling: Soil samples will be tested before plantation / vegetation of

the area. The environmental monitoring cell will co-ordinate all monitoring

programs at mine site and data thus generated will be regularly furnished to

the various regulatory authorities.

Table – 6.1 Environment Monitoring Schedule

S.No. Station Monitoring

Frequency

Parameters

1. Air Quality

A) Mine site

SPM, RSPM, SO2,

NOx

Twice in a year

B) Malhargarh

C) Kangeti

D) Lalpura

E) West of Khokhra

F) Pathari

2. Water Quality

Chemical

parameters.

i) Mine site

ii) Up Stream

iii) Down Stream

3. Noise Levels Noise level in dB(A)

Mine Site

4. Soil Characteristics Chemical parameters

Mine site

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6.3 Environmental Monitoring Cell: In order to maintain the environmental quality

within the standards, regular monitoring of various environmental

components is necessary. The EMC headed by mines manager will coordinate

and monitor and supervise the activities of hired agency to ensure the

compliance of the environmental management. The PP will arrange to engage

a suitable agency/agencies for taking care of pollution monitoring aspects

and implementation of control measures.

6.3.1 Responsibilities of EMC

The responsibilities of the EMC will be as follows:

i. Environmental monitoring of the surrounding area.

ii. Ensuring that standards are maintained.

iii. Developing the green belt.

iv. Ensuring water use is minimized.

v. Carrying out the Environmental Management Plan.

6.4 Budgetary Allocation for Environmental Protection: As environmental

protection measures will be regularly monitored and implemented by a

environmental management cell, the fiscal estimates have been arrived for the

mining activity, which is discussed in the following paragraphs.

(1) Yearly Monitoring

The Monitoring work will be entrusted to some other NABL Accredited

Agency.

(2) Expenditure on water

a. Water Sprinkling

b. Watering of Plants

PP is having a water tanker which will be utilized for water sprinkling on the

roads and for watering the plants.

On an average, 1 tankers full of water will be required daily for sprinkling on

roads as well as for watering of plants.

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Recurring cost for each tanker full of water is Rs 300, the daily expenditure

will be Rs. 300 or say Rs. 1.00 lac annually.

(3) (a) Afforestation

An effort will be made to cover at least 33% of the lease area under plantation

of suitable trees etc. Arrangements for putting manure and regular watering of

plants will be made.

(b) Cost of Plant Protection

For the protection of plant saplings, good quality of tree guards will be

provided. A record of withering of plants and their replacement will be

maintained.

(4) Miscellaneous

In the course of working if the necessity of some other measures is realized or

some new provisions of law are made, necessary action will be taken to meet

the requirements.

The details of investment for procuring the equipments for efficient control and

monitoring of pollution along with annual recurring cost are given on

foregoing page in Table 6.2.

Table 6.2 Cost of Environment Protection Measures

(in Rs. Lacs)

S. No.

Capital cost Annual recurring cost

Existing Proposed Existing Proposed

1 Pollution Control (Separately provide break-up)

1.00 0.40 0.0 0.70

i. Cost of water tanker 1.00 0.40 - -

ii. Water Sprinkling including water lifting, diesel cost

- - 0.00 0.60

iii. Strengthen of sump, garland drain, catch drain, etc.

- - 0.00 0.10

2 Pollution Monitoring (Separately provide break-up)

- - 0.00 0.50

i) Air, Water, Noise & Soil monitoring by NABL Lab at 6 stations

- - 0.00 0.50

3 Green Belt Mine

0.50 0.25 0.20 2.10

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i) Purchase saplings 800 nos. @ 5 - - 0.10 0.40

ii) Providing 100 tree guards every year @ Rs. 250

0.50 0.25 - -

iii) Maintaining tree guards - - 0.10 0.20

iv) Watering including water lift from sump, fuel expense, Mali appointed, etc.

- - - 1.50

4 Reclamation / Rehabilitation of mined out area

- - 0.20 0.90

i) Wire fencing around voids - - 0.20 0.40

ii) OB re-handle - - - 0.50

Total 1.50 0.65 0.40 4.20

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AADDDDIITTIIOONNAALL SSTTUUDDIIEESS

7.1 Public Hearing:

Minutes of Public hearing held on 20.08.2014 for grant of environment clearance, in respect of the mining lease (area 24.90 hectares for mineral Shale) near village Kangheti Tehsil Malhargarh District Mandsaur (M.P.) held in the name of M/s. R.C. Gupta and Hem Kumar Gupta, for grant of Environment Clearance.

An application was made to MoEF by the Project Proponent (P.P.) M/s R.C. Gupta & Hem Kumar Gupta for grant of Environmental clearance (EC). As per provisions of notification no. 1533 dated 14.09.2006 issued by MoEF, P.P.is having mining lease for Shale over an area 24.9 hectares near village Kangheti, Tehsil Malhargarh, District Mandsaur (M.P.), a condition was prescribed in the TOR granted by Expert Appraisal Committee for holding public hearing. Accordingly, the P.P. applied for arranging public hearing by MPPCB. The MPPCB in consultation with the Collector, Mandsaur arranged for public hearing on 20.08.2014 at 11.00 AM. The information regarding public hearing on Wednesday the 20 August 2014 at 11.00 AM was published in Patrika and in Nai Duniya both dated 11.07.2014 and further publicizing the same was done through banners in village Kangheti Tehsil Malhargarh District Mandsaur (M.P.). The draft EIA/EMP was made available for public perusal in the offices of Collector, Mandsaur, District Industries centre and also in the District Panchayat at Mandsaur. Mr. J.C. Borasi, Additional District Magistrate, Mandsaur presided over the public hearing which was attended by Regional officer, MPPCB Mr. P.K. Trivedi, Mr. V.K. Sankhla, Mining Officer, Mandsaur and other officials. On the behalf of P.P., Mr. R.C. Gupta and Mr. R.D. Saxena Consultant attended. Proceedings: Mr. P.K. Trivedi gave brief background about the EIA notification dated 14.09.2006 and about the procedure of the public hearing and the brief background of the present public hearing. P.P. gave details about Shale mining and its effects on water, air etc. The participants were informed that

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through publications dated 11.07.2014 as above, written objections, suggestions, opinions, comments etc. were invited for submission to R.O., MPPCB, Ujjain within 30 days of the publications. The draft EIA and executive summary was available on website www.mppcb.nic.in and also in the offices of Collector, District Industries Centre, District Panchayat Mandsaur and Regional office of MoEF at Bhopal. No response, from the public, was received in the office of R.O., MPPCB Ujjain. Hereafter the P.P. was requested to provide details of the proposed project and detailed information about the EIA/EMP in Hindi. The P.P. welcomed Mr. Borasi, Mr. P.K. Trivedi and all others present in the public hearing. P.P. presented detailed information of the project as under-

1. M/s. R.C. Gupta and Hem Kumar Gupta are having a lease in khasra no.

1585/1, 2095, 2115 over an area 24.90 hectares for mineral Shale near village Kangheti Tehsil Malhargarh District Mandsaur (M.P.).

2. Mineral will be excavated by JCB excavators in an open pit mine with 1.5 meter high and 1.5 meter wide benches in the mine. No drilling and no blasting will be carried out.

3. The proposed production will be 6000 t. per annum and life of mine is estimated 187 years.

4. Evacuation of overburden and of mineral Shale will be carried out by tractor drawn trailers. No processing/ beneficiation of mineral will be done. Mineral will be sized up to 6 inches before dispatch.

5. For minimizing air pollution during manual opencast mining, water sprinkling will be done on haul roads and proper maintenance of vehicles will be carried out. The workers will be provided with ear plugs.

6. Within the operational area, sewage treatment and septic tank/ soak pit will be provided.

7. Machines will be maintained regularly, workers will be given ear plugs, hazardous waste will be properly treated and disposed off. The waste water during mining operations will be properly treated and this treated water will be used in plantation.

8. The top soil will be used for plantations. The local available species will be planted. The suggestion of the local public will be accepted/implemented.

9. Rain water management/rain water harvesting will be done. 10. The workers deployed nearby machines will be given ear plugs/ear muffs. 11. To the extent possible, local people will be given priority in employment. 12. This is large project in an economically backward area.

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13. Nobody is residing within the mining lease area and nobody will reside there. Local people from by near villages will come for work in mines.

The citizens present emphasized the importance of employment for local people/availability of increased opportunities for employment/linkage of villages with industries and therefore production of environment related to air, water and noise and the mitigation measures to be taken for the same. Hereafter Mr. P.K. Trivedi RO MPPCB, Ujjain invited the village residents for offering suggestions/objections/comments etc. Those present expressed as under- 1. Employment by project will help in managing children education and the

family expenditure. 2. Regular water sprinkling to control dust is a must during continuity of

mining and transport operations. 3. Financial support should be given for local religious and community

functions. 4. Supply of water and availability of medical facilities should be arranged. 5. Under corporate social responsibility (CSR) the support for facilities for

education and medical need be given. 6. Majority of the villagers expressed that the proposed project should adopt

extra mitigation measures for protecting dust, air, water etc. Continuity of project activities will provide employment and development of the society.

Dense plantation should be done to arrest dust pollution arising out of mining operations/loading unloading etc. and effective water sprinkling for control of pollution to noise/water/air etc. and strict implementation of mitigation measures and of the applicable rules should be done. The Additional District Magistrate Mandsaur and RO MPPCB assured all those present that the objection and suggestions received will be taken care of by MPPCB by forwarding the same to MoEF G.o.I, New Delhi for placing the same before the expert committee for taking the same into consideration and for adopting proper mitigation measures before taking decision on the application for grant of EC. A total of 30 written suggestions/objections/comments were received and these are listed as statement of issues in annexure-2 (Here attached as

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annexure 2). Hereafter the P.P. was requested to provide written response and the same is listed as statement of issues in annexure-3. The response of the P.P. was informed to the persons present and thereafter the public hearing was declared as closed. In the end Mr. K.P. Soni Assistant Engineer, MPPCB, Ujjain thanked the ADM and all those present as also the P.P. for attending the public hearing.

Sd/- Sd/- Sd/- (P.K. Trivedi) (V.K. Sankhla) (J.C. Borasi) Regional Officer Mining Officer Additional Collector MPPCB, Ujjain District Mandsaur District Mandsaur Annexures-2 & 3- Public Hearing (Here attached as annexure 2 & 3) Issues raised and response given by PP during Public Hearing

No.

Name & address of the person

Issues raised Response by PP

1. Sh. Mukesh Patidar, Village Amarpura

Local people will be benefited by getting employment.

Agreed

2. Sh. Satyanarayan Khatik, Village Kangeti

Local people will get better facilities in respect of children education, medical & health etc.

Agreed

3. Sh. Bhagvat Singh S/o Ratan Singh Village Kangeti

Local people will get better facilities in respect of children education

Agreed

4. Sh. Ghanshyam S/o Badrichand Kumawat Village. Kanghatti

Local people will get better facilities in respect of children education

Agreed

5. Sh. Edee Khan s/o Chand Khan Patahan Village Kanghatti


Agreed

6. Sh. Noor Mohammad Village Kanghatti

Local people will be benefited by getting employment and availability of potable water.

Agreed

7. Sh. Usman Khan s/o Mehmood Khan Village Kanghatti

Local people will get better facilities in respect of children education, medical & health and potable water.

Agreed

8. Sh. Pappu bavri PP should maintained pollution Agreed

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Village Kanghatti under control.

9. Sh. Khushal Singh S/o Ram Singh Rathor Village Kanghatti

Plantation on closed mines. The exhausted and refilled mine pits will be leveled and plantation will be done subject to permission of state authorities.

10. Sh. Sonu Kachrulal Varma Khatik Village- Malhargarh


Agreed

11. Sh. Krishnpal Singh S/o Hari Singh Village Kanghatti

Plantation on closed mines.

The exhausted and refilled mine pits will be leveled and plantation will be done subject to permission of state authorities.

12. Sh. Bhrulal S/o Kachrulal Bhil Village- Kanghatti

Shale mine will help to provide employment, Education and medical facility. We have no objection

Thanks

13. Sh. Chmanlal Mohanlal Pavak Sahab


Thanks

14. Sh. Vijay Kachrulal varma Village- Kanghatti

Surrounding villages got well developed in the past and further development should be continued in future.

Agreed

15. Sh. Akbar Najeer Mohmad Mansoori


Agreed.

16. Sh. Radheshyam Bherulal Village- Kanghatti


Thanks

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17. Sh. Kishor Hemraj Village- Pipliyamandi


Thanks

18. Sh. Ishver lal Kailash Chand Bandhvar Village- Kanghatti


Thanks

19. Sh. Sokhat Chand Kha Village- Kanghatti


Agreed

20. Sh. Amjad Khan Nanne Khan


Agreed

21. Sh. Manohar lal kanhiram Kheda Khadan, Mandsour

Local people will be benefited by getting employment and availability of potable water. We have no objection

Thanks

22. Sh. Ambalal Babru ji Bavari Village- Kanghatti

Local people will be benefited by getting employment and financial support for religious activity.

Agreed

23. Sh. Prahlad Nundram Kit Village- Kanghatti

Local people will get better facilities in respect of children education, medical & health.

Agreed

24. Sh. Usmaan Khan Mehmood Khan


Agreed

25. Sh. Ramniwas Nanuram Survanshi


Agreed

26. Sh. Fareed Khan Noormohmad Village- Kanghatti

Local people will be benefited by getting employment. We have no objection.

Thanks

27. Sh. Vijay Singh Prem Singh Rajput

Local people will be benefited by getting employment. On open land plantation We have no objection.

Agreed Plantation will be done on open land subject to permission by

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state authorities.

28. Sh. Nirmal Singh Babu Singh Panwar Village Pipiliyamandi


Agreed

29. Sh. Kamal Singh Lal Singh Dodiya


Agreed

30. Sh. Ramesh Chandra Mangal Bhil Village- Kangatti

Local people will be benefited by getting employment We have no objection.

Thanks

7.1.2 Consolidated Statement of Issues raised and response given by PP during Public Hearing

No. Number of persons Issues raised Response by PP

1. Sh. Mukesh Patidar, Village Amarpura and 15 others, total 16 persons

Benefit to local youth by getting employment.

Agreed

2. Sh. Satyanarayan Khatik, Village Kangeti and 11 others, total 12 persons

Better education facilities for rural children.

Agreed

3. Sh. Noor Mohammad Village Kanghatti and 3 others, total 4 persons

Benefit of getting potable water. Agreed

4. Sh. Usman Khan s/o Mehmood Khan Village Kanghatti, and 9 others, total 10 persons

Better medical & health facilities for local villagers.

Agreed

5. Sh. Pappu bavri Village Kanghatti

PP should maintained pollution under control.

Agreed

6. Sh. Khushal Singh S/o Ram Singh Rathor Village Kanghatti and 2

Plantation on closed mines. The exhausted and refilled mine pits will be leveled and plantation will be

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others, total 3 persons done subject to permission of state authorities.

7. Sh. Vijay Kachrulal varma Village- Kanghatti

Overall development of nearby villages

Agreed

8. Sh. Ambalal Babru ji Bavari Village- Kanghatti

Financial support for religious public activity.

Agreed

7.1.3 Time Bound Action Plan

Summary of Action Plan with time frame and funds allocated for issues raised during public hearing.

S. No.

Issues raised/Activity

Action Time Period Fund Allocation in

Rs. 1 Benefit to local

youth by getting

employment.

PP gives employment based on needs and

merit/skills of individuals.

For unskilled categories of workers, PP will give first

opportunity to local persons.

For unskilled categories of workers, PP

will give first opportunity to local persons.

Wages will be given based on time and

work output.

2 Better education

facilities for rural children.

PP agrees to provide financial support for

strengthening the local schools in nearby villages

Continuing process.

Rs. 50,000/- per annum

3 Benefit of getting potable

water.

PP agrees for providing the water through tractor drawn water tankers to

villagers during summer season and during periods

of shortage of water

Continuing process.


4 Better medical & health

facilities for local villagers.

PP agrees for providing financial

support/organizing free medical and health

checkup camps in nearby

Continuing process.


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villages

5 Skill development

of youth nearby villages

PP agrees for providing financial support.

Continuing process.

50,000

6 PP should maintain pollution

under control.

All parameters in respect of environment will be

maintained within prescribed permissible limits and in future PP

will continue to adhere to all the prescribed

parameters in respect of environment

Continuing process.

Rs 4.20 lakhs for all

environmental protection

measures (As per table 6.2)

7 Plantation on closed mines.

PP agrees for carrying out plantation on reclaimed

mine pits outside the mining lease subject to approval of the state

authorities

Continuing process.

8 Financial support for

religious public activity.

PP agrees to provide financial support for

religious activities

As per requirment


7.2 Risk Assessment: The mining operations involve various types of risks.

Risk : The risk is the chance of something happening that will ultimately

have a negative effete on health and safety of the person, as well as

material & resources. The risk is measured in terms of likelihood of

events & their consequent loss.

Risk : Likelihood (Probability) x consequence loss.

7.2.1Risk from side fall: This is a manual and open pit mine. No drilling and blasting is

done. The rocks are soft and benches are vertical. Along the periphery of the mine

pit, a 3m vide strip is constantly kept free from loose boulders/stones/other

articles to prevent the same from slipping down in the pit and causing injuries.

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Prevention from side fall: The mining supervisor are been strictly been

instructed to check the mine pit top start of the shift and rock behavior are

constantly been monitored.

7.2.2 Possibility of outbreak of fire: This being a small manual mine, the fire hazards

are practically nonexistent.

Sufficient supply of sand, or portable fire extinguishers used as fire fighting

arrangement.

Workers will be regularly trained in fire fighting.

7.2.3 Risk in Storage of Diesel and oil lubricants: Prevention: The diesel in the mines is being stored in drums and the same will

be issued to tractors under supervision of a competent person. Proper fencing of

the storage area will be done, fire extinguisher and sand filled buckets will be

regularly maintained. No unauthorized person will be allowed.

7.2.4 Vehicle Movement and prevention of accident from vehicles: Tractor trailers are used for transporting mineral and the speed of these vehicles

will be kept within prescribed safe limits.

Environmental Hazard: Dust is a constant hazard in the mining area. The main

sources of dust generation.

Dust sources Dust control measures in mines. Manual Loading &

Unloading Negligible

Tractor drawn trailer moving on road

Dust suppression by water sprinkling on haul road.

7.2.5 Risk of employment of untrained person: Before being deployed on work,

every person will be given vocational training under Mines Vocational Training

rules 1966. This practice will ensure safe working in the mines.

7.3 Disaster Management Plan: The aim of disaster management plan is to

minimize the adverse effects of a hazard through effective precautionary actions

and to ensure timely, appropriate and efficient organization and delivery of

emergency response following the occurrence of a disaster.

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The pit safety committee (PSC) will be constituted at the mines level consisting

of a mine manager and persons with adequate experience in the mines. Safety

education & training will be provided to the workers and employees of the mines

at regular periodicity.

The pit safety committee will discuss remedial measures for resolving safety

problems It will also organize the Mines Safety Week and other safety related

competitions.

The mine supervisory officials will be provided first aid kits and they will be

required to hold a valid first aid certificate. The telephone numbers of the

prominent primary health centers and hospitals in the nearby areas will be

prominently displayed on the notice board. An alarm or hooter will also be

provided to call all the available staff for help in case of any emergency situation.

7.3.1 Safety Management:

Safety management for mining operations is governed by a very well defined set

of rules, regulations framed by Government of India.

Legislative Frame Work: All the operations in every Metalliferrous mines is

carried out under the provisions of Mines Act, 1952, Mines Rules and

Metalliferrous Mines Regulations.

Safety Policy: Safety of both men and materials is accorded top priority in the

mine. A occupational health and safety policy has been framed with the following

objectives. In general following measure will be taken:-

Δ To improve working conditions and environment;

Δ To propagate safety measures and create safety consciousness among workmen,

supervisors and officials;

Δ To train workmen as well as the supervisors in their respective fields of

operations;

Δ To reduce the scope of accidents and to aim at accident free performance;

Δ To adopt measures for improvement in occupational health standards;

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Δ To ensure that no adverse effects on health take place due to industrial

environment.

Δ To ensure that all statutory provisions relating to safety are followed.

7.3.2 Proper selection of mining operations:

Allocate sufficient resources to maintain safe and healthy conditions of

work

Ensure that adequate safety instructions are given to all employees while

imparting training under Mines Vocational Training Rules

Provide, wherever necessary, protective equipment, safety appliances and

clothing and to enforce their proper use

Prevent entry of authorized vehicles in mine premises by establishing

check gate at the entrance and maintaining record of entry and exit of

vehicles and also check the road worthiness of each vehicle

Table 7.1

Statutory and welfare provisions for workers

S. No.

Capital cost Annual recurring cost

Existing Proposed Existing Proposed

1 Canteen 0.0 0.10 0.0 0.40

2 Others (specify) 0.20 0.25 0.10 0.20

Shoes, Ear mufs/plugs, mask, gloves, helmet provided to 30 workers @1500

0.20 0.25 0.10 0.20

Total 0.20 0.35 0.10 0.60

7.4 Occupational Health

7.4.1 Source of occupational health problems – Suspended Particulate Matter in Air/ Dust: This is an open pit mine, the dust

generated from mining operations will ordinarily get dissipated quickly. On

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the haul roads which cause maximum dust nuisance, water will be sprinkled

mixed with dust suppressant chemical to enhance the soil moisture retention

capacity. This chemical shall be non-toxic, non-corrosive and of neutral pH.

Periodically the roads will be graded and spillage material will be removed.

Water pollution: This mineral is inert and do not dissolve with water nor

react with air on exposure for long periods and therefore no water pollution

will be caused. There are 3 clusters of waste rock dumps within the present

mining lease area. The first cluster has 5 dumps (No. 1 to No. 5) and it is

proposed to construct garland drains having 605 m length of size 2m by 1.5

m with 7 settlement ponds of size 3m by 3m.

The second cluster having waste rock dump No. 6 and 7 will be removed and

backfilled in worked out pits in surrendered area.

The third cluster comprising waste dumps no. 8 to 10 will require garland

drains of 226 m length of size 1.5 m by 1.5 m and 2 nos settlement tanks of

size 3m by 3 m. These garland drains will be connected to nearby natural

drains which will carry the rain water. The settlement ponds will require

cleaning twice in a year, pre monsoon and post monsoon seasons. The sludge

taken out will be transported to waste dumps and buried under the waste

rock debris to prevent the fine dust getting dry and air borne. The garland

drains from dump 1 to 10 will carry water to rain water reservoir I. Thus

there will be no impact on the quality of surface water due to mining and

mitigations measures as discussed herein will suffice.

Noise: In this mine the only source of noise is diesel engine powered tractors

toeing the trailers. Intermittent noise is less harmful than continuous noise.

In this mine more intermittent noise will get generated. The tractors generate

more noise while start moving/ picking up speed and low noise during

idling/loading period. The idling and working full load are intermittent

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activities and therefore the noise generation fluctuates. The noise generations

from the machinery engines are within permissible limits. This is a small

mine working under open sky and noise generated will get quickly

dissipated and will remain within prescribed permissible limits.

Vibration: There are no machinery deployed in mines likely to create

inducing vibrations.

Psychosocial: This is a small mine and employees coming from outside are

very small and mostly local labour are employed in the mines. There will be

no psychological problems for workers in this mine.

7.4.1 Action plan for monitoring of occupational health related parameters

The regular monitoring of air, water, dust and noise will be carried out

through a NABL accredited laboratory. The samples for silica dust will be

got analyzed from a reputed / accredited laboratory where facilities for

such analysis exist.

On the haul roads which cause maximum dust nuisance, water will be

sprinkled mixed with dust suppressant (non-toxic, non-corrosive and of

neutral pH ) chemical to enhance the moisture retention capacity of soil.

Provide dusk mask to employees exposed to dust and change of filter be done

periodically based on experience

Ensure that water not getting polluted and its quality remain unaffected. No

mitigation measures needed under normal mining conditions. Samples of

drinking water supplied to employees will be tested every year before and

after rainy season

7.4.1.2 Issue and ensure use of protective equipments: The working personnel will

be given the following personnel protective equipment

Zero power plain goggles

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Mining safety shoes with steel toe as approved by D.G.M.S.

Dusk mask to employees exposed to dust and periodical change of filter.

An employee must while at work, take reasonable care for the health and

safety of people and may be affected by employee’s act or omissions at

work.

An employee must cooperate with his employer and colleagues to enable

compliance that is imposed in the interest of health, safety and welfare.

7.4.1.3 Medical control:

To protect the health of workmen employed in mines. P.P. will hire the

services of the specialists of occupational medicine, occupational hygiene,

occupational physiology, biochemistry, radiology, eye specialist, ear nose

throat specialist etc. for thorough medical check-up of each employee

before giving employment and at regular periodical intervals.

Each employee will undergo a thorough medical examination relating to

general health, eyes, ears, nose, throat, lungs, chest and biochemical tests of

blood etc. before engaging him on work. Neurological examination

including testing of superficial and deep reflexes, urine, fasting and

postprandial blood sugar, Serum Urea Creatinine, blood pressure and

detailed cardiovascular assessment, complete lipid profile will be carried

out. Further, eye refraction test for tractor drivers will also be done

annually.

All employees above 45 years age and all drivers will undergo a thorough

medical examination every year.

The general health of each employee will be monitored for early detection

and critically evaluation of any ailment and if required alternative jobs may

be allotted to the ailing employee. Biannual health check up of each

workman will be done by a team of medical doctors, to assess his/her

fitness for the job.

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Immunization against T .T. Toxiod to each employee is given and a card

for his immunization cum health where immunization schedule, blood

group, name, designation & any other personal significant disease is

recorded

First aid medical kits would be made available at the work spots.

Computerized health information system of each employee year after year

will be maintained, reviewed, analyzed and remedial action taken.

7.4.1.5 Pre operational and post mining detailed action program with financial

commitments:

PP will be employing about 30 persons at the mine. The medical examination

as specified below will be carried out before starting mining activity and at

prescribed periodical intervals:

A. The following types of test will be carried out on them i. Physical Examination

ii. Evalution of X-Ray Chest PA view as per H.O. classification.

iii. Spirometry

iv. 12 lead E.C.G.

v. Audiometric

vi. Vision Screening

vii. Urine (M & R test)

viii. Blood Sugar

ix. Complete Lipid profile: -Cholesterol, H.D.L, Triglycerides, VLDL,

I.D.(Ratio)

x. CBC, Hemoglobin, TC, DC, ESR, Total white cell, RBS, Platelet count

xi. Renal function test: S. Urea, S. Creatinine

The results of medical checkup are duly entered into Form ‘O’ maintained at the

mine office.

B. Labour wise health chart will also be maintained by the above mentioned

Paramedical staff if the records and if and when need arises concerning the

health of any worker(s), he will be referred to the occupational health expert.

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C. If advised by the Medical expert, the affected worker will be given alternative

work assignment and all the expenditure for treatment will be borne by PP.

Table 7.2

Expenditure on medical checkup will be as below:

S.No. Particular Fund requirement /allocation

I. Before starting mining activity Annually 1. Before recruiting the workers, the medical

examination of each worker as detailed above this table, will be carried out by outsourced experts.

2400 x 30 =Rs 72,000

II. After starting mining work i. Annual complete medical checkup of the

workers working in mines, will be done as specified here in above this table and as detailed below: i. The workers below 45 years age will be

checked up once in a 2 years.

ii. The workers above 45 years and drivers and the workers engaged in drilling operation who are directly exposed to dust, will be checked up once in a year.

[15x 2400 = Rs 36,000

iii. The free silica content in the Ambient Air will be determined once in a year.

Rs 10,000

v. Part time paramedical staff will be appointed at the mine for maintaining records of medical examination, environmental records etc. Expenditure for treatment of any sick worker.

10,000 x 12 =Rs 1,20,000 Lump sum Rs 40,000

Total Rs 72,000 Rs 2,06,000 7.5 Site Services:

Following site service are provided for smooth operation of the mine.

(i) Administrative Office: An office for mine manager and staff provided inside

lease area.

(ii) First Aid Station: A well – equipped first aid room with qualified persons is

provided.

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(iii) Rest shelter: Two Rest shelters are existing.

(iv) Water supply: Potable water is made available for human consumption at

mines.

(v) Latrines / urinals: Urinals and lavatories has been provided at the office and

near mine pits.

(vi) Fire Fighting Arrangements: Fire fighting arrangements has been provided

in storage area.

7.6 Social Impact Assessment Relief & Rehabilitation Actions Plans:

Social impact Assessment: With meticulous planning & focus on improvement

in the social economic status of the surrounding area, it is seen that the mining

operation have a positive impact on the social well being of the people. As a part

of the social responsibility, the project proponent concentrate its efforts in the

area of health, education, sustainable livelihood, infrastructure development and

environmental conservation with focus on sustainable development & overall

well being of the community.

Mining is being carried out in well controlled manner to minimize the generation

of dust at source. The green belt development around the mining zone as well as

along the roads to minimize the impact of dust on human health. Medical

facilities are available for health check up of employees as well as villagers. Local

people are taken into confidence in all activities to redress their grievances, if,

any and to meet their aspirations.

Relief & Rehabilitation Plan: As far as the area is concerned is Govt. waste land

allotted for mining operations. Hence there will not be displacement of

population. Also as per the environmental impact assessment the importance of

mitigation measures has been highlighted & ensured that after the

implementation of EMP there will not be any appreciable effect on the

environment. As the workers reside in nearby village, no housing facilities are

required.

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7.7 Facilities provided to workers:

1. That drinking water is made available to all workers as per provision of Mines

Rules 1955.

2. Two rest shelters as per standard of Mines Rule 1955 have been existing.

3. That all workers are medically examined as per Mines Rules, 1955 Rule 29 (O),

apart from this regular health check up camp will arranged and a

vehicle/Ambulance will be arranged for speedy transport of any sick person in

case of need.

4. A First Aid station with provision of Schedule II of Mines Rules exists.

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PPRROOJJEECCTT BBEENNEEFFIITTSS

8.1 Improvement in the Physical Infrastructure:

The impact of mining on the civic amenities will be seen with the

commencement of mining operations. The basic requirement of the

community needs will be fulfilled up to a some extent by providing health

care, education facilities, arranging drinking water supply to the villagers,

improvement of existing roads etc.

8.2 Improvement in the Social Infrastructure:

Generation of employment and improvement in the standard of living.

Higher revenue earning by the state govt. in the form of royalty, cess, taxes

and duties.

Improvement in communication and transport facilities.

8.3 Employment Potential: The mine will provide additional employment

opportunity to unskilled, semiskilled and skilled persons to the local people.

As a result of employment as the economic condition of the families residing

in the nearby villages would improve. Indirect employment will also get

generated as service providing facilities to the persons involved in this

project.

8.4 Other tangible benefits: Apart from the improvement in physical

infrastructure, social infrastructure and the avenues of employment

generation, there would be some other benefits too from the project. After the

scheme of plantation is adopted and thick plantation done, the area will be

developed into a green orchard & recreational spot after the mine’s closure.

(a) Providing of Medical Facilities:

The proponent will make an ambulance/vehicle available to the sick persons

for carrying them to the nearby hospitals.

Medical and health check up camps would be arranged at a regular interval.

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Making arrangements for immunization in case of apprehension of

communicable diseases.

b) Education:

Provide support for improving the infrastructure of school for better

education of children and also providing toilets for girl students.

Some scholarships will be given to meritorious students.

c) Drinking Water:

Availability of potable water during summer season will be arranged.

Strengthen the existing rain water reservoir nearby the lease to improve its

water holding capacity.

d) Means of Communication:

The condition of existing road would be improved.

In case of fire normally villages don’t get prompt help. In such cases the PP

will make water tanker and support facilities with staff available for the

purpose of fire fighting.

Training and skill up gradation of the village women to improve their skills

for making them self reliant.

e) Plantation:

Efforts will be made to plant saplings of trees as advised by experts.

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CCHHAAPPTTEERR –– 99 EENNVVIIRROONNMMEENNTT MMAANNAAGGEEMMEENNTT PPLLAANN

The manager of the mine will ensure that proper environment measures to

protect the environment are taken up in the mines & for this purpose a

qualified & competent person will supervise and support the mine manager

in the implementation of monitoring program.

The qualified and competent (environmental specialist) so appointed will

support the mine manager by coordinating with the consultant for systematic

monitoring schedule, supervise noise, air & water quality assessment, arrange

tree plantation & green belt development plan etc. organize health studies,

initial & periodical medical checkup of each workers.

The environment specialist will send the required compliance reports through

mine manager/owner, on regular basis to the statutory authorities of MoEF

and MPPCB etc. Owner of the mine will arrange to dispatch these reports

under his signatures.

Environment specialist will keep liaison with forest department in respect of

plantation program.

Owner / Agent

Mine Manager

Environment Specialist ((Maintaining environment on regular basis) (Coordinate with consultant and arrange

compliance of all terms and conditions prescribed by statutory authorities))

Mine Foreman

Production, safety and related statutory matters)

Plantation in charge (Gardner) (Procure, get pits dug and arrange plantation, watering the plants and secure their survival at maximum.)

Mine Mate

Workers Workers

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9.1 ENVIRONMENT POLICY: The owner, mine manager, environment

specialist and workers are fully committed to protect the environment by

adopting proven and eco friendly technology and practices, wherever

feasible; ensuring compliance of all the prescribed statutory requirements on

mine safety and environment to produce quality mineral in a cost effective

manner at their mine located at village Kangeti in Distt. Mandsaur.

Whenever any deviation/ violations of the prescribed norms/conditions

occur, the environmental specialist in consultation with mine manager will

take adequate action to correct the conditions. All such deviation date wise

and action taken against each deviation will be recorded in a register

maintained and kept at mine office.

The above procedure will be fully implemented by the management for

complying with this Environment Policy.

9.2 Standard Operating Procedure & Hierarchical System followed for dealing

with Environmental Violations/Non Compliances

Whenever any environmental violation/non compliance are pointed by the

regulatory bodies, it is immediately brought to the notice of owner by the

environment specialist and discussed for taking remedial measures.

The Consultant is informed in writing about the same and also about

remedial actions taken and seeks his help for complying with the violation.

The regular monitoring on daily basis is carried out, to secure earliest

compliance of the violation.

Appropriate report is prepared incorporating the implementation of remedial

measures to check and avoid the future occurrence of such violence/non

compliance, wherever possible.

Compliance report will be submitted to the concerned statutory authority by

the mine owner, soon after the violation is removed.

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9.3.1 The above hierarchical system is followed in dealing with the environmental

violations/non compliance.

Standard operating procedures as described are quite clear and self

explanatory with respect to hierarchical system followed in dealing with the

non compliance. Box diagrammatic presentation of the same is, however,

given below:

The Hierarchical System for dealing with Environment Issue

Reporting System for Non Compliances: This is the policy of the management to report the non compliance.

Intimation of non conference

Mine Manager

Information & Discussion

Proprietor Intimation by

the mine

Consultant

Preparation of action plan

Consultant & Mine

Management Monitoring work, if needed

& remedial measures Consultant

Implementation of remedial measures

& report preparation Consultant &

Mine Management

Closure of the case (NC)

If fond affirmative P.C.B

Report Submission to P.C.B.

Mine Manager

Comments from P.C.B. after verification

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SSUUMMMMAARRYY AANNDD CCOONNCCLLUUSSIIOONN

10.1 Availability of funds for Environmental Protection Measures

Funds for Green belt protection: The management of the firm is conscious

about environment & earmarked funds for environmental protections as

mention in Chapter No.6, the management has made provision for

afforestation in the mine area and provision of water tanker, tree guard has

been made. Every year Rs. 2.40 Lac will be spent on afforestation in the mine

area. Apart from mine area the management will contribute for the protection

of environment in the area.

10.2. Implementation Schedule: The mitigation measures will be implemented in

the lease area. However certain improvements suggested by Apex Mintech

Consultants have also been initialized, viz:-

a) Providing more green belt: Regulation plantation in the mine area and

around will be undertaken.

b) Mitigation measures for socio economic aspects.

- The details of expenditure proposed to be incurred under corporate social

responsibility have been detailed in table 4.6 of chapter 4 and it is Rs 2.00 lac

per annum approx.

The expenditure for monitoring and maintaining Environmental pollution has

been detailed in table 6.2 of chapter 6.

Monitoring of Ground Water: The ground water will be monitored from time

to time twice in a year.

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Monitoring of Air Pollution: In case ambient air quality & its monitoring

would be done as per norms of MPCB/MOEF and will also be done twice in a

year.

Soil Monitoring: The soil analysis at mine will be done at least twice in a

year.

10.3. Monitoring Schedule

Table No. 10.

Monitoring Schedule for Environmental Parameters Particulars Monitoring

frequencies Imp. monitor

parameters Ground Water Twice in a year pH, TSS, TDS, Iron,

Cl, Hardness, alkalinity, No3,

Ambient Air Quality Twice in a year PM10 & PM2.5 , SO2 & NOx

Soil Analysis Twice in a year pH, conductivity SO4, NO3, PO4

texture, Alkalinity Noise Twice in a year Noise level in dB(A)

10.4 Overall justification for implementation of the project: In this report, the

anticipated impacts on the environment have been discussed at length. The

proposed environment management plan to mitigate the impacts on the

environment has also been considered. It was found that after the

implementation of EMP and thus reducing the impact to the environment, the

project is feasible and moreover it will help in the development of the area by

providing an enhancement in the infrastructure facilities, and increase in the

socio-economic status of the area by creating more job opportunities etc. Thus

the renewal project under consideration helps in the development of the area

as well as providing necessary material for the construction based sector. It

can be said this to cherish the goal of sustainable development i.e.

development not at the cost of loss to the future generation this project can be

from signal. It is also worth which to point out here that the modeling

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conducted to anticipate the increase in pollution parameter also indicates that

at the points where baseline data was measured, the increase in the main

parameters of air pollution i.e. PM10 is not appreciable. This was predicted by

considering the worst case scenario. A small increase in PM10 levels will not

make much difference in the overall air quality of the area and the ambient

standards as per the norms are not being exceeded. As for as the development

works are concerned the surrounding area will be benefited in terms of the

enhanced facilities which will be provided by the mines in terms of the

medical check ups, provision of supply of free medicines, increase in

education related facilities, infrastructure development. Moreover all

measures will be taken to increase greenery of the area by undertaking

intensive plantation measure. It is also proposed that by the time of closure of

the mines, the area is developed as a botanical garden cum recreational park

which will serve to increase the tourist potential of the area in the long run.

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CCHHAAPPTTEERR –– 1111 DDIISSCCLLOOSSUURREE OOFF CCOONNSSUULLTTAANNTTSS

Name of the Project: Kangeti Shale Stone Mine (Khasra no. 1585/1, 2095,2115) M/s. R.C. Gupta Hem Kumar Gupta (Pratner R.C. Gupta) Nature of consultancy

Name and address of the Consultants/expert

Approvals, if any from (NABL/ DGMS / IBM / NRBPT / MOEF / CPCB / others etc)* give reference

Functional Area Name and address of the Consultant/expert Env. Coordinator SHRI AMIT SAXENA

12, Vinayak Nagar, Bohra Ganeshji, Udaipur, Mobile: 9829161803, e-mail: [email protected]

FAE-Land Use DR. RAJESH SINGH 63, SAHAKAR NAGAR, KHATIPURA ROAD,

JHOTWARA, JAIPUR, e-mail: [email protected] MISS REENA TRIVEDI

9983117141, 5- Mahaveer colony, Sec. 4, Udaipur [email protected]

FAE-Air Pollution SHRI AMIT SAXENA 12, Vinayak Nagar, Bohra Ganeshji, Udaipur,

Mobile: 9829161803, e-mail: [email protected]

FAE-Air Quality SHRI K.V. RAMESH

291/1, Hiran Magri, Sector No.11, Udaipur e-mail: [email protected]

FAE-Water Pollution DR. Y.L. MEHTA 57, Gokul Nagar, Bohra Ganeshji, Udaipur,Mobile:

9829600859, e-mail: [email protected] FAE-Ecology &

Biodiversity DR. SONALI SINGH

70-71, Hiran Magri, Sector 6, Udaipur, Mobile: 9413552841 e-mail: [email protected]

Shri. Radhe Shyam C/O D.N Sharma

H.N.3, Khumharo Ka Bhatta, Opposite Sikh Colony, Udaipur, Mobile no. 9829435376

Email: [email protected]

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FAE-Noise & Vibration

SHRI AMIT SAXENA 12, Vinayak Nagar, Bohra Ganeshji, Udaipur

Mobile: 9829161803 e-mail: [email protected]

FAE-Socio-Economics

Mrs. Mridula Bairwa W/o Dr. Ashok Kumar Bairwa House no. 3, Jyoti Nagar, New Shobhagpura, 100 ft. Road,

Near shiv temple Mobile: 9460822496

e-mail: [email protected]. FAE-Hydro-Geology MR. VS KAVADIA

19/1186, Infront of Chungi naka, Bedla Road, Fathepura, Udaipur

SHRI KP GUPTA 186, Moti Magri Scheme, Udaipur,

Tel: 0294-2414779, e-mail: [email protected] FAE-Geology SHRI KP GUPTA

186, Moti Magri Scheme, Udaipur, Tel: 0294-2414799, e-mail: [email protected]

FAE-Risk Assessment &

Hazard Management

SHRI AMIT SAXENA 12, Vinayak Nagar, Bohra Ganeshji, Udaipur

Mobile: 9829161803 e-mail: [email protected]

AE-Solid Waste & Hazardous Waste

Management

SHRI KP GUPTA 186, Moti Magri Scheme, Udaipur,

Tel: 0294-2414779, e-mail: [email protected]

FAE- Soil

DR. SONALI SINGH 70-71, Hiran Magri, Sector 6, Udaipur, Mobile: 9413552841

e-mail: [email protected] Shri. Radhe Shyam C/O D.N Sharma

H.N.3, Khumharo Ka Bhatta, Opposite Sikh Colony, Udaipur, Mobile no. 9829435376

Email: [email protected]

FOR: R.C. GUPTA HEM KUMAR GUPTA FOR: APEX MINTECH

CONSULTANTS

RC GUPTA (R.D. SAXENA) (PARTNER)

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