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APPLICATION
FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCES
FOR
PROPOSED SAND MINING PROJECT
GATA NO. 10
(AREA 7.366 HA)
AT
VILLAGE- GANGLI MASHARQ TEHSIL – KAIMGANJ DISTRICT –FARRUKHABAD (U.P)
APPLICANT
SURESH CHANDRA DANI GUJAJALI VICHALI HALDWANI NAINIITAL
UTTARAKHAND -263139
PREPARED BY:
ENVIRO INFRA SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD. (QCI 47) 301, 302 & 305, SRBC, VASUNDHARA, GHAZIABAD - 201012
PHONE: 0120-4151183/4561150/4561151, e-mail id: [email protected], [email protected]
March, 2018
Proposed Sand Mining Project at Gata No. 10, Village- Gangli Masharq, Tehsil- Kaimaganj,
District- Farrukhabad, U.P.
FORM 1
1
(I) Basic Information:
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No.
Item Details
1 Name of the project Proposed “Sand Mining” Project in Ganga River at
Gata No. 10, Village- Gangli Masharq, Tehsil-
Kaimaganj, District- Farrukhabad, U.P.
2 S. No. of the schedule 1(a) Mining of Minerals.
3 Proposed capacity /area/ length/
tonnage to be handled/command
area / lease area/number of wells to be drilled
Proposed Production is 195600 M³ or
293400 MT / annum for five years.
Minable reserve is 195600 M³ or 293400 MT
(Leased Area: 7.366 Ha.)
4 New/Expansion/Modernization New
5 Existing Capacity/Area etc. Not Applicable (New Mine)
6 Category of project i.e. “A” or “B” As per EIA Notification dated 14.09.2006,
as amended on 01.12.2009 and 15.01.2016
this project falls under Category B
(Sub-category B2)
7 Does it attract the general
No,
As per EIA Notification, 2006 as
amended in 2009, General conditions are
applicable to S. No. 1(a) of schedule.
Since there are no protected areas notified under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 amended vide notification S.O. 1599 (E) dated 25th June 2014, critically polluted areas, notified Eco sensitive area, inter-state boundaries are falling in whole or in part within 05 km radius of the proposed project.
General conditions are not applicable to
proposed project.
condition? If yes please specify
8 Does it attract the specific condition? If
yes please specify
No
9 Location Pillars Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
A 27°34'26.61"N 79°28'53.93"E
B 27°34'23.79"N 79°29'11.08"E
C 27°34'16.85"N 79°29'5.75"E
D 27°34'18.48"N 79°28'57.15"E
Proposed Sand Mining Project at Gata No. 10, Village- Gangli Masharq, Tehsil- Kaimaganj,
District- Farrukhabad, U.P.
FORM 1
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Plot/Survey/ Khasra / Gata No./ Khand
No.
Gata No. 10
Village Gangli Masharq
Tehsil Kaimaganj
District Farrukhabad
State U.P.
10 Nearest railway station/airport along
With distance in kms.
Bhatasa Railway Station- 11 Km (SW)
direction.
Lucknow Airport-140 km (SE)
direction.
*Aerial Distance in Approximation
11 Nearest Town, City, District
headquarters along with distance in
kms.
Nearest City: Kaimganj (approx. 15.60 km in W
direction )
Distt. H.Q.: Farrukhabad (approx. 24.00 km in
SE
direction )
12 Villages-Panchayats, Jila
Parishad, Municipal Corporation,
Local body (complete postal
address with telephone nos. to be given)
Village Panchayat- Gangli Masharq,
Jila Parishad- Farrukhabad
Municipal Corporation- Farrukhabad District-
Farrukhabad, State- U.P.
13 Name of the applicant Mr. Suresh Chandra Dani
14 Registered address R/o Gujajali Vichali, Haldwani Nainital,
Uttarakhand-263139
15 Address for correspondence:
Name Mr. Suresh Chandra Dani
Designation (Owner/Partner/CEO) Proponent
Address R/o Gujajali Vichali, Haldwani Nainital,
Uttarakhand
Pin Code 263139
E-mail [email protected]
Telephone No. 9718579906
Fax No. -
16 Details of alternative sites
examined, if any. Location of these
sites should be shown on a
toposheet.
Mineral river sand is naturally occurring resource and
this is a site specific project. Hence no alternatives can
be chosen.
17 Interlinked Projects None
Proposed Sand Mining Project at Gata No. 10, Village- Gangli Masharq, Tehsil- Kaimaganj,
District- Farrukhabad, U.P.
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18 Whether a separate application of
interlinked project has been
submitted?
Not Applicable
19 If yes, date of submission Not Applicable
20 If no, reason Not Applicable
21 Whether the proposal involves
approval/clearance under: if yes,
details of the same and their
status to be given. (a) The Forest
(Conservation) Act, 1980?
(b) The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972?
(c) The C.R.Z. Notification, 1991?
No Protected area notified under wildlife
(Protection) Act 1972
22 Whether there is any
Governmental Order/ Policy
relevant/ relating to the site?
The area has been granted in favour of applicant vide letter no. 308/Kha.Li- Ajia/(balu)/shamati patr/2017, dated 24 December 2017 for a period of five years, attached as Annexure-1.
23 Forest land involved (hectares) No forest land is involved
24 Whether there is any litigation pending
against the project and/or
land in which the project is
propose to be set up?
(a) Name of the Court
(b) Case No.
(c) Order/directions of the court, if any
and its relevance with the proposed
projects.
No litigation or court case is pending against
the proposed project.
Capacity corresponding to sectoral activity (such as production capacity for manufacturing,
mining lease area and production capacity for mineral production, area for mineral
exploration, length for linear transport infrastructure capacity for power generation etc.)
Proposed Sand Mining Project at Gata No. 10, Village- Gangli Masharq, Tehsil- Kaimaganj,
District- Farrukhabad, U.P.
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(II) Activity:
1. Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions,
which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water
bodies, etc.)
S.
No.
Information/Checklist
confirmation
Yes/
No
Details thereof (with approximate quantities
/rates, wherever possible) with source of
information data
1.1 Permanent or temporary
change in land use, land
cover or topography
including increase in
intensity of land use
(with respect to local land use
plan)
No This is River Bed Government land.
Due to mining activities there will be slight
changes in topographical features because
proposed mining confined to river bed only no
other area disturbed. Proposed mine is a part of
river bed with sand reaches. Sand mining will be
done up to a depth of 3.0m.
The activity will take place on the river bed. The
excavated sand from mine lease area will be
naturally replenished with the flow of water
Mining will be restricted to the
allotted area only keeping the shores
unaffected, thus does not involve any change
in existing topography or land use.
1.2 Clearance of existing land,
vegetation and buildings?
No The proposed plan involves extraction of
Ordinary Sand from the river bed only and does
not require any clearance
of existing land, vegetation and
building.
1.3 Creation of new land uses? No The project does not involve any
creation of new land use.
1.4 Pre-construction
investigations e.g. bore houses,
soil testing?
No Not Applicable
1.5 Construction works? No No Construction of permanent nature is
required.
1.6 Demolition works? No Not Applicable
1.7 Temporary sites used for
construction works or
housing of construction
workers?
No Mining is confined in dry season in day time only,
and temporary laborers from local area will be
hired, thus no housing of construction workers is
required.
Proposed Sand Mining Project at Gata No. 10, Village- Gangli Masharq, Tehsil- Kaimaganj,
District- Farrukhabad, U.P.
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1.8 Above ground buildings,
structures or earthworks
including linear structures, cut
and fill or excavations
No No civil work is required in the mine lease
area.
1.9 Underground works
including mining or
tunneling?
No Only Opencast Ordinary Sand mining will be
done.
1.10 Reclamation works? No No reclamation measures will be
adopted at site except leveling of river bed after
achieving UPL of 3.0m from river bed level. River
itself replenishes with sediment carried during
monsoon season.
1.11 Dredging? No No dredging will be done for Ordinary
Sand mining.
1.12 Offshore structures? No Not Applicable
1.13 Production and
manufacturing processes?
Yes The mining operation will be carried out by open
excavation method and about 195600 m3/annum
of Ordinary Sand will be excavated.
1.14 Facilities for storage of
goods or materials?
No Mined material (Ordinary Sand) will be loaded
and transported directly through the trucks or
trolleys; hence no temporary or permanent
storage will be required.
1.15 Facilities for treatment or
disposal of solid waste or liquid
effluents?
No There would be no construction laborers inhabit
at site thus there will be very less or no
generation of solid waste is anticipated.
1.16 Facilities for long term
housing of operational
workers?
No Mining activities is confined to day time only,
thus do not involve long term housing of
operational workers.
1.17 New road, rail or sea
traffic during construction
or operation?
Yes No new road, rail will be constructed.
During operation phase there will be slight
increase in present traffic.
Proposed Sand Mining Project at Gata No. 10, Village- Gangli Masharq, Tehsil- Kaimaganj,
District- Farrukhabad, U.P.
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1.18 New road, rail, air
waterborne or other
transport infrastructure
including new or altered
routes and stations, ports,
airports etc?
No Not Applicable
1.19 Closure o r d i v e r s i o n o f
existing transport
routes or infrastructure
leading to changes in
traffic movements?
No Not Applicable
1.20 New or diverted
transmission lines or
pipelines?
No There are no transmission lines or pipeline
passing through the project area.
1.21 Impoundment, damming,
culverting, realignment or
other changes to the
hydrology of watercourses or
aquifers?
No Ordinary Sand mining will be restricted to river
bed only unaffecting the shores; hence no
change to the hydrology of watercourse or
aquifers is anticipated.
1.22 Stream crossings? No Not Applicable
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of
water form ground or
surface waters?
Yes The water requirement for the
operational workers is met by private tankers
from nearby dugwell/borewell. Total man power
will be 50. Total water requirement will be 6.0
KLD.
1.24 Changes in water bodies
or the land surface
affecting drainage or run- off?
No Proposed mining will be done
scientifically, and thus will help to maintain the
water course of the river. Collection of minor
mineral will be done from the river bed only in
order to maintain the natural course and flow of
water during rainy season also to
protect the nearby villages adjoining to banks
from flooding and erosion. Thus these
changes will be positive.
Proposed Sand Mining Project at Gata No. 10, Village- Gangli Masharq, Tehsil- Kaimaganj,
District- Farrukhabad, U.P.
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1.25 Transport of personnel or
materials for
construction, operation or
decommissioning?
No Minerals River Sand will be
transported in Tractors & trucks by road.
Workers will come from nearby villages on
their convenience. During operational phase
and excavated material is transported
directly to the local markets. Existing road
will be used for transportation.
1.26 Long-term dismantling or
decommissioning or
restoration works?
No Not Applicable
River itself carried huge amount of
sediment during every monsoon season so
there is no reclamation measures
proposed at mine site.
1.27 Ongoing activity during
decommissioning which
could have an impact on the
environment?
No Not Applicable
The afforestation will be carried out along the
Haulage roads planted with local plant species. It
will check erosion and creates aesthetic
environment of surrounding area.
1.28 Influx of people to an
area in either
temporarily or
permanently?
Yes Total man power will be 50. The influx of the
people will be temporary and positive (in terms
of employment).
1.29 Introduction of alien
species?
No Not Applicable
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic
diversity?
No Not Applicable
1.31 Any other actions? No Not Applicable
Proposed Sand Mining Project at Gata No. 10, Village- Gangli Masharq, Tehsil- Kaimaganj,
District- Farrukhabad, U.P.
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2. Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the Project (such
as land, water, materials or energy, especially any resources which are nonrenewable or in short supply):
Sl.
No.
Information/checklist
confirmation
Yes/
No
Details thereof (with approximate
quantities/ rates, wherever possible)
with source of information data
2.1 Land especially undeveloped
or agricultural land (ha)
No Leased Area: 7.366 ha. Mining is
being done scientifically in the part of
river plain/bed of River Ganga River.
Land Ownership- Govt. Land
2.2 Water (expected source &
competing users) unit: KLD
Yes Considering the fresh water
requirement for site laborers and
for sprinkling (as dust
suppression measure) it is
estimated that approx. 6.0 KLD (3.0 KLD
for Dust Suppression + 3.0 KLD for
Domestic) water will be required.
Water requirement will be met by private
water tankers.
2.3 Minerals (MT) No Only Ordinary Sand will be
extracted. Approximately 195600 cum of sand
per annum for five years will be extracted as
minor mineral.
2.4 Construction material – stone,
aggregates, sand/soil (expected source
– MT)
No None
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No Not Applicable
2.6 Energy including electricity
and fuels (source, competing
users) Unit: fuel (MT),
energy (MW)
No Since mining activity is being carried out
in day time only, also no housing facility
for laborers is required.
2.7 Any other natural resources (use
appropriate standard units)
No Not Applicable
Proposed Sand Mining Project at Gata No. 10, Village- Gangli Masharq, Tehsil- Kaimaganj,
District- Farrukhabad, U.P.
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3. Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials,
which could be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual
or perceived risks to human health.
Sl.
No.
Information/Checklist
confirmation
Yes/ No Details thereof (with
approximate quantities/rates,
wherever possible) with source of
information data
3.1 Use of substances or
materials, which are
hazardous (as per MSIHC
rules) to human health or the
environment (flora, fauna, and water
supplies)
No Mining activity will being done without
drilling & blasting by
mechanized/ manually mean.
Mechanized mining operations
may be resorted to with due
permission granted from SEIAA
while granting “Environmental
Clearance Certificate”, The
District Magistrate & The
Director, Mines Safety, Varanasi
Region Varanasi, U.P under
regulation 106(2) (b) of Mines Act 1961.
All safety parameters will be taken care
no hazardous and toxic material is being
used or to be generated during
operational phase or after.
3.2 Changes in occurrence of
disease or affect disease
vectors (e.g. insect or water
borne diseases)
No It is a River Bed Mining (RBM) project
which does not cause any
changes in occurrence of disease or
affect disease vectors.
3.3 Affect the welfare of people
e.g. by changing living
conditions?
Yes The proposed project will generate
employment opportunities to the nearby
local people, thus will have short term and
positive impact. Living condition of the
people will improve.
3.4 Vulnerable groups of people
who could be affected by the
project e.g. hospital patients,
children, the elderly etc.,
No The proposed project shall not affect
any vulnerable groups of people in the
near vicinity.
3.5 Any other causes No Not Applicable
Proposed Sand Mining Project at Gata No. 10, Village- Gangli Masharq, Tehsil- Kaimaganj,
District- Farrukhabad, U.P.
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4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning (MT/month)
Sl.
No.
Information/Checklist
confirmation
Yes/
No
Details thereof (with approximate
quantities/rates, wherever
possible) with source of
information data
4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine
wastes
No Minor Minerals will be excavated
/extracted in its existing form
from the river bed and
transported directly to the
potential domestic/local markets;
hence no waste generation is
anticipated.
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic
and or commercial wastes)
No Mining activities are confined to day time
only, thus do not involve
long term housing of the
operational workers at site, hence no or
very insignificant quantity
of food waste is expected to
generate.
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per
Hazardous Waste Management
Rules)
No Mining will be done semi mechanized/
manually, No hazardous waste as listed
under Hazardous Waste Handling and
Management Rules will be generating
due to project activity.
4.4 Other industrial process wastes No It is river bed mining, no
industrial process will involved.
4.5 Surplus product No Not Applicable
4.6 Sewage sludge or other
sludge from effluent
treatment
No Not Applicable
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes No Not Applicable
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment No Not Applicable
4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials No Not Applicable
4.10 Agricultural wastes No Not Applicable
4.11 Other solid wastes No Not Applicable
Proposed Sand Mining Project at Gata No. 10, Village- Gangli Masharq, Tehsil- Kaimaganj,
District- Farrukhabad, U.P.
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5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (Kg/hr).
Sl.
No
Information/Checklist
confirmation
Yes/
No
Details thereof (with approximate
quantities/rates, wherever possible)
with source of information data
5.1 Emissions from combustion of fossil
fuels from stationary or mobile
sources.
Yes Mining will be done through open
cast method. Sand
extraction will be mechanized or
manual means subject to
permission from the SEAC.
Excavated sand will be
transported through tractors
which will produce emissions. During
operational phase there
may be emissions by movement of
vehicles (vehicular exhaust) which will
be minimized by using only
PUC certified vehicles in the
mining lease area.
5.2 Emissions from production
processes
No Not Applicable
5.3 Emissions from materials
handling including storage or
transport
Yes There will be minor emissions i.e.
dust, vehicular exhaust
anticipated during loading,
unloading and transportation of
excavated material.
5.4 Emissions from construction
activities including plant and
equipment.
No No construction work will be
required. Emission from mining
activities will include dust
particles.
5.5 Dust or odours from handling
of materials including
construction materials,
sewage and waste.
No Not Applicable
5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste No Not Applicable
5.7 Emissions from burning of
waste in open air (e.g. slash
materials, construction debris)
No Not Applicable
5.8 Emissions from any other
sources
No Not Applicable
Proposed Sand Mining Project at Gata No. 10, Village- Gangli Masharq, Tehsil- Kaimaganj,
District- Farrukhabad, U.P.
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6. Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat:
Sl.
No.
Information/Checklist
confirmation
Yes/
No
Details thereof (with approximate
quantities/rates, wherever
possible) with source of
information data
6.1 From operation of equipment e.g.
engines, ventilation plant, crushers
Yes Noise will be generated from
mining machinery & transport vehicles.
But, very low generation of noise and
no emission of light and heat are
anticipated.
6.2 From industrial or similar
processes
No Not Applicable
6.3 From construction or
demolition
No Not Applicable
6.4 From blasting or piling No No blasting and piling is required.
6.5 From construction or
operational traffic
Yes Only Operational traffic.
Vehicular movement for
transportation of mining material
from site will generate noise.
Regular and proper maintenance of
vehicles will reduce the impact.
6.6 From lighting or cooling
systems
No Not Applicable
6.7 From any other sources No Not Applicable
Proposed Sand Mining Project at Gata No. 10, Village- Gangli Masharq, Tehsil- Kaimaganj,
District- Farrukhabad, U.P.
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7. Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the
ground or into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea:
S.No. Information/Checklist
confirmation
Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate
quantities/rates, wherever
possible) with source of
information data
7.1 From handling, storage,
hazardous materials use or
Spillage of hazardous
materials.
No No hazardous waste is generated.
7.2 From discharge of sewage or
other effluents water or the
land (expected mode and
place of discharge).
No Not Applicable
7.3 By deposition of pollutants
emitted to air into the land or
into water.
Yes Water sprinkling will be done on haul
roads for suppression of dust
which will be generated by
vehicular movement.
7.4 From any other sources No Not Applicable
7.5 Is there a risk of long term
build up of pollutants in
the environment from
these sources?
No There is no such risk.
Proposed Sand Mining Project at Gata No. 10, Village- Gangli Masharq, Tehsil- Kaimaganj,
District- Farrukhabad, U.P.
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8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect human health or the environment.
S.No. Information/Checklist
confirmation Yes/No
Details thereof (with approximate
quantities/rates, wherever possible)
with source of information data
8.1 From explosions,
spillages, fires etc from
storage, handling, use or
production of hazardous
substances
No No storage is required at site;
material is directly transported to the
market.
8.2 From any other causes No Not Applicable
8.3 Could the project be
affected by natural
disasters causing
environmental damage
(e.g. floods, earthquakes,
landslides, cloudburst
etc)?
No Mining activities are being done in dry
season only. In fact the project helps to
protect the banks of river and nearby
villages from flooding and erosion by
maintains the natural course and flow of
river. Thus the impact will be positive in
term of protection by natural
hazards causing environmental
damage.
9. Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development) which could lead to environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with other existing or planned activities in the locality.
S.
No.
Information/Checklist
confirmation
Yes/No Details thereof (with
approximate quantities/rates,
wherever possible) with source
of information data
9.1 Lead to development of
supporting facilities, ancillary
development or development
stimulated by the project which
could have impact on the
environment e.g.:
No No supporting infrastructure is
required since the site has good
connectivity with local roads, MDR
and highways. Also the laborers are
hired locally thus no permanent or
temporary housing is required at
site. Supporting infrastructure (roads,
power supply, waste or waste water
treatment, etc.)
No
Proposed Sand Mining Project at Gata No. 10, Village- Gangli Masharq, Tehsil- Kaimaganj,
District- Farrukhabad, U.P.
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housing development
extractive industries
supply industries
other
No
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which
could have an impact on the
environment
No Since it is a river bed
excavation, arrival of monsoon
every year replenishes the
excavated site. Hence there
will be no change in land use
pattern.
9.3 Set a precedent for later
developments
No -
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to
proximity to other existing or
planned projects with similar
effects.
No The project will cause positive, long
term impact.
(III) Environmental Sensitivity:
S.No. Areas Name/
Identity Aerial distance (within 15 km.)
Proposed project location
boundary
1. Areas protected under
international conventions,
national or local legislation for
their ecological, landscape,
cultural or other related value
No No Protected Areas as notified
under wildlife (Protection) Act,
1972 is located in whole or in
part within the 15km
boundary of project site.
2. Areas which are important or
sensitive for ecological reasons
-Wetlands, watercourses or
other water bodies, coastal
zone, biospheres, mountains,
forests
No The proposed project locates at
Ganga River.
Except that No Sensitive area
located within 15 km of the
proposed project location.
3. Areas used by protected,
important or sensitive species of
flora or fauna for breeding, nesting,
foraging, resting, over wintering,
migration
No No protected, important or
sensitive species of flora and
fauna are found.
Proposed Sand Mining Project at Gata No. 10, Village- Gangli Masharq, Tehsil- Kaimaganj,
District- Farrukhabad, U.P.
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4. Inland, coastal, marine or
underground waters
No None
5. State, National boundaries No No interstate or national
boundaries lie within the area.
6. Routes or facilities used by the
public for access to recreation or
other tourist, pilgrim areas
Yes Hullapur Shamshabad road- 0.36
km. in West direction.
7. Defense installations No -
8. Densely populated or built-up area
(aerial distances)
Yes Farrukhabad approx. 24.00 km in
SE direction
9. Areas occupied by sensitive man-
made land uses (hospitals,
schools, places of worship,
community facilities)
Higher
secondary
School
Kaimganj- 15.60 W direction
Hospital Kaimganj- 15.60 W direction
10.
Areas containing important, high
quality or scarce resources
(ground water resources, surface
resources, forestry, agriculture,
fisheries, tourism, minerals)
Yes Mine is located on the river bed of
Ganga River & it flows 50m. South
direction from the nearest lease
boundary
11. Areas already subjected to
pollution or environmental damage.
(Those where existing legal
environmental standards are
exceeded).
No None
12 Areas susceptible to natural
hazard which could cause the
project to present environmental
problems (earthquakes,
subsidence, landslides, erosion,
flooding or extreme or adverse
climatic conditions)
No Mining activity is restricted to dry
season only.
Proposed Sand Mining Project at Gata No. 10, Village- Gangli Masharq, Tehsil- Kaimaganj,
District- Farrukhabad, U.P.
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DECLARATION
“I hereby given an undertaking that the data and information given in the application and
enclosures are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and I am aware that if any part of the
data and information submitted is found to be false or misleading at any stage, the project will be
rejected and clearance given, if any to the project will be revoked at our risk and cost.
Date: 12.03.2018
Place:
(Suresh Chandra Dani)
Authorized Signatory
Pre- Feasibility
Report
Proposed Ordinary Sand Mining at
Gata No. 10, Village- Gangli Masharq, Tehsil- Kaimaganj,
District- Farrukhabad, U.P.
PROJECT PROPONENT:
Mr. Suresh Chandra Dani
R/o Gujajali Vichali, Haldwani Nainital, Uttarakhand-263139
(As per Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Letter dated: 30-12-2010)
Contents Details
1. Executive Summary
The proposed project of Ordinary Sand Mining is at Ganga River.
The proposed project activity will be carried out from the bed of the
River Ganga. After successful bidding District Magistrate,
Farrukhabad has issued LOI in favor of Mr. Suresh Chandra Dani,
R/o Gujajali Vichali, Haldwani Nainital, Uttarakhand-263139, for
extraction of 195600 cum/ year. Ordinary Sand along the Ganga
river over an area of 7.366 Ha. in Village- Gangli Masharq, Tehsil-
Kaimaganj, District- Farrukhabad, U.P., vide letter no.
308/Kha.Li-Ajia/(balu)/shamati patr/2017, dated 24 December 2017
The proposed river sand mining in Gata No. 10, Village- Gangli
Masharq, Tehsil- Kaimaganj, District- Farrukhabad, U.P., falls under
Category- “B2”, as per EIA Notification 2006 of the Ministry of
Environment, Forest and Climate Change, New Delhi. The ML area
of River sand mining falls on survey of India Toposheet No 54M/6.
The ML area spreads in an area of 7.366 Ha. Total mineable
sanctioned quantity from the river sand mines are estimated as
195600 cum per annum for five years. Life of the mine is not
estimated accurately in the river bed since the quantum of the river
sand replaced every year will depend on the intensity of the flood
water from upstream side and proposed rate of production.
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2. Introduction of the project Background information
i. Identification of
project and project
proponent. In case of
mining project, a copy of
mining lease/letter
of intent should be
given.
Name of the project: Sand Mining Project
Name of the applicant: Mr. Suresh Chandra Dani
R/o Gujajali Vichali, Haldwani Nainital, Uttarakhand-263139
Address of Mine: Gata No. 10, Village- Gangli Masharq, Tehsil-
Kaimaganj, District- Farrukhabad, U.P.
ii. Brief description of
nature of the project.
It has been proposed to collect approximately 195600 cum
Ordinary Sand per annum.
Surface Mining: Mining will be done through open cast method.
Sand extraction will be mechanized or manual means subject to
permission from the SEAC. The mining and allied activities involved
in river mining are scraping of river bottom surface for accumulated
Ordinary Sand. It has been considered that a maximum depth of
mining through Mechanised/manual means will be limited
to 3.0 meter, assuming that there may be region in the river bottom
where Ordinary Sand deposit may not be there or it may contain
deposition of silt and clay alone.
Mining will be carried out only during the day time. Extraction of river
bed material will be completely stopped during the monsoon season.
iii. Need for
the
project and its
importance to the
country and or region
The project lies on the river bed of Ganga River. The sediment in
the form of river bed materials (RBM) deposited in the last many
years had changed the shape of the river bed from a valley to a
raised land. Because of this, every year during monsoon season,
heavy and devastating floods damage large tracts of land lying on
both the banks of the river. Hence, it is necessary to remove the
materials so that the river gets channelized.
This project operation will provide employment directly and
indirectly to the people residing in vicinity, thus improving the
Socio-economic status of the area.
iv. Demand-Supply
Gap
The demand for sand is ever growing with the growth of the
infrastructure sector in our country. The mineral is used mainly in
the construction activities like buildings, bridges etc. The
requirement for the mineral is always high in the nearby cities and
towns. Therefore there is always a good demand of the mineral in
the domestic market.
v. Imports Vs
Indigenous production
This is indigenous production. This will not be neither exported nor
imported.
vi. Export Possibility Not exported.
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vii. Domestic/export
Markets
The demand in the domestic market is high especially in the nearby
towns and cities and hence the need for Ordinary Sand Mining.
viii. Employment
Generation
(Direct and Indirect) due
to the project
This project operation will provide livelihood to the poorest section
of the society. It will provide employment to the
people residing in vicinity and indirectly by the
development of supporting infrastructure.
3. Project Description
i. Type of project
including interlinked
and interdependent
projects, if any.
River sand mining is open cast mining method, send to the
consumers for constructions of building, schools, road, footpath,
runways. Sand is directly sold as such. No requirement for further
processing of the sand. It is neither interlinked nor interdependent
project.
ii. Location (map
showing general
location, specific
location, and project
boundary & project
site layout) with
coordinates.
The mining lease area is located in at Gata No. 10, Village- Gangli
Masharq, Tehsil- Kaimaganj, District- Farrukhabad, U.P., The
proposed project activity will be
carried out in the Ganga river bed. The mining lease area falls in
Survey of India Toposheet No. 54M/6 Coordinates of the ML area
are as follows:
The project site is located at:
Latitude: 27°34'26.61"N to 27°34'18.48"N
Longitude: 79°28'53.93"E to 79°28'57.15"E
iii. Details of
alternate sites
considered and the
basis of selecting the
proposed site,
particularly the
environmental
considerations gone
into should be
highlighted.
This is site specific project. Mining activities are carried out based
on local geology and availability of the mineral. No alternative site is
anticipated.
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iv. Size or magnitude of
Project.
The proposed mine has lease over an area of 7.366 Ha. The total
extractable material would be approx. 195600 cum per annum for
five years.
v. Project
description with
process details (a
schematic diagram,
flow chart showing
the project layout,
components of the
project etc. should be
given)
Mining activity will be regularly lease area. The area where
significant quantity of water present mining activity will be avoided
there. Mining work shall be carried out 3.0m deep from surface level
of river bed. The mine face will be inclined towards the periphery for
safety.
Water shall be sprinkled on River Sand to suppress any
dust that may be raised during digging and loading operations.
Extraction and loading of mineral into trucks shall be carried out
mechanically. Silt extracted if any shall also be loaded mechanically
and stacked separate.
SURFACE MINING
SITE PREPARATION (POLE MARKING)
EXCAVATION AND LOADING
HAULAGE
Figure 1: Mining Scheme for Proposed Project
vi. Raw material
required along with
estimated quantity,
likely source,
marketing area of
final products, Mode of
transport of raw
Material and
Finished
Product.
No raw material will be required in the proposed project. The
operation involves the extraction of sand in its existing form and
loaded into trucks/trolleys which will transport the material to the local
market. The existing roads will be utilized for the transport of sand
from mine site to market.
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vii. Resource
optimization /
recycling and reuse
envisaged in the
project, if any, should be
briefly outlined.
Mining work will be carried out by semi mechanized/manual method
upto only depth of 3.0 mts.
viii. Availability of
water its source,
Energy/power
requirement and
source should be
given.
In the proposed project there is no need of water to carry out
operations but for drinking water which will be
required for the working people and for the dust
suppression. The number of working people will be 50, so
the water requirement for drinking and for dust
suppression will be around 6.0 KLD. This water will be supplied
from the nearby villages by tankers.
All the activities will be carried out during the day time. Hence there
is no power requirement for the project.
ix. Quantity of wastes
to be generated
(liquid and solid) and
scheme for their
Management/disposal
There is no top soil at the site; No top soil exists within the area.
Hence no provision is given for its managements. Whereas, equal
area of 7.50 mt. safety barrier outside of mine site on which
plantation will be done simultaneously during the period of mining.
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x. Schematic
representat ions of
the feasibility
drawing which give
information of ETA
purpose.
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4. Site Analysis
i. Connectivity.
Bhatasa Railway Station- 11 Km (SW) direction. Lucknow Airport-140 km (SE) direction.
Nearest Highway:
NH-93- 12.0 km. in East direction.
ii. Land Form, Land
use and Land
ownership.
Land Form: The mine lease area in non forest Govt. land.
Land Use: Ganga river bed plain
Land Ownership: Govt. Revenue Land
The proposed activity is at Ganga River and hence there will be no
change in land use.
iii. Topography
(along with map).
The proposed area is a Ganga river bed which is undulating. The
difference of the highest 75.00m RL & the lowest 74.00m RL
elevation of the area is about 1 to 2 meter. The Ganga river flows
from North to South direction. The flow rate of the river varies with
the quantity of precipitation in the catchment area. The lease area
surrounded mostly with agriculture land and few forests. The SOI
toposheet showing 5 km study area is attached as Annexure-2.
iv. Existing land use
pattern (agriculture,
non-agriculture, forest,
water bodies including
area under
CRZ), shortest
distances from the
periphery of the
project to periphery
of sanctuary, eco
from the HFL
industrial area, be
given.
The area considered for mining of river bed material has not been
utilized for any purpose other than for the natural flow of the river.
The objective of this operation is only to regulate the flow in its
natural course which is presently being hindered by the
sedimentation over a long period of time.
No-CRZ
No-HFL industry
No-Sanctuary.
v. Existing
Infrastructure.
There is no major existing infrastructure in the project site.
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vi. Soil classification The river bed is mainly Ordinary Sand. The district Farrukhabad
froms part of the central Ganga plain and is covered entirely by
deposits of quaternary alluvium. Alluvium consists of clay kankar
and sand of different grades. Sand mixed with gravel and kankar
froms the principal auquifers. Geologically, the area is made up of
quaternary alluvium of different ages consisting of clay and silt,
sand and gravel mixed in different proportions.
vii. Climatic data
from secondary
sources.
CLIMATE CONDITION AVERAGE
MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE
45.20 C
MINIMUM TEMPERATURE
4.00C
AVERAGE RAINFALL
768 MM
PREDOMINANT WIND DIRECTION WEST
viii. Social
Infrastructure
available
Bhatasa Railway Station- 11 Km (SW) direction.
Lucknow Airport-140 km (SE)
direction.
NH-93- 12 km. in East direction.
5. Planning Brief
i. Planning Concept
(type of industries,
transportation etc)
Town and
Planning/ Development
authority classification.
The mineral will be directly transported to the nearby markets in
towns and cities. No mining activity will be done during the
monsoon season.
The proposed project is to mine Sand from personal land
sustainably and scientifically. Mining will be opencast and
mechanized/manually operated.
Transportation: The sand produced from the mine will be
transported by trucks, tractor trolleys and dumpers.
ii. Population
Projection
About 50 persons shall be employed in the proposed mining project.
The project will employ most of the workers from
nearby villages. There will not be any increase in
population due to the project.
Although above proposal for mechanized mining is given under the
preview of all the rules & regulation stipulated time to time but in case
permission from SEIAA for mechanized mining will not be granted while
granting “Environmental Clearance Certificate”, then with all the
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provision stipulated above, the applicant will be adhere to all rules &
regulations except deployment of machine. In that case applicant will adopt
the manual mining method without drilling & blasting with the help of spade,
chisel, basket etc. & sand shall be loaded in to tippers/tractor trolleys to dispatch
various parties.
In case of manual mining the total number of man power required
will be 50.
(The break-up of employment is given in mining plan)
iii. Land use
planning (breakup
along with green belt
etc).
The land use of the mine lease area is Ganga river bed and there
will be no change in land use after operation. The sand will be
replenished continuously all around the year. The ultimate land use
of the mine lease area will not be change.
iv. Assessment of
Infrastructure Demand
(Physical & Social).
Extracted mineral transported directly to the local
markets, there is no stock yard required for storage, also the
workers are hired locally and temporarily, no housing facility is
required.
v. Amenities /
Facilities.
The following facilities/amenities will be extended by the mine
Management:
Direct and indirect Employment, of which most will be from
nearby villages.
Arrangements for safe and healthy working
conditions.
Provision of Drinking water.
Conducting medical camps for workers and nearby villagers
at regular interval.
6. Proposed Infrastructure
i. Industrial Area
(Processing Area)
The proposed project does not involve any processing
ii. Residential Area
(Non-Processing
Area)
All the local persons will be employed, no residential area/housing
is proposed.
iii. Green Belt The area of plantation is proposed in the statutory barrier zone
along the roads
iv. Social
Infrastructure
Temporary rest shelters, drinking water and first aid facility are made
available to the mine workers
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v. Connectivity
(Traffic and Rail
/Metro/ Water ways etc)
The applied area is approachable from District
headquarter Farrukhabad around 24.0 km from project site.
NH-93 Road branching off aprox. 12.0 km metalled road.
Nearest Railway Station is Bhatasa Railway Station- 11 Km
(SW) direction approximately and nearest Lucknow Airport-
140 km (SE) direction away from the Area.
vi. Drinking Water
Management (Source
water)
Drinking water shall be made available all the times to the mine
workers. This will be sourced by water tankers. Water for drinking is
required to be 6.0 KLD.
vii. Sewerage System No sewerage system is proposed. However for sanitation purpose
portable toilets will be made available.
viii. Industrial Waste
Management
Not applicable
ix. Solid Waste
Management
Not applicable
x. Power Requirement &
Supply /Source
All the activities will be carried out only during the day time. Hence
there is no power requirement for the project.
7. Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R&R) Plan
i. Policy to be
adopted (Central/
State) in respect Of
the project affected
persons including
home oustees, land
oustees and landless
laborers (a brief
outline to be given)
It is entirely a government traverse land, sanctioned the
Mine Lease to the project proponent. No human
settlements are existing in the ML area. The proposed
project does not involve any rehabilitation and
resettlement.
8. Project Schedule & Cost Estimates
i. Likely date of
start of construction
and likely date of
completion (Time
schedule for the
project to be given).
The project will commence once Environmental Clearance and
other necessary certificates are obtained from the respective
departments.
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ii. Estimated project
cost along with
analysis in terms of
economic viability of the
project.
The estimated cost of project would be around Rs. 4.53 crore.
9. Analysis of proposal (Final Recommendations)
i. Financial and
social benefits with
special emphasis on
the benefit to the
local people
including tribal
population, if any, in the
area.
The project involves collection of river bed material. This is very
essential in order to prevent widening of the river beds and to
prevent flooding off and damage to the adjoining areas. This can
only be achieved by maintaining the existing course of the river.
The river banks, on both sides are covered by vegetation, few
forests and human habitats. Widening of river banks results in
excessive erosion; resulting in damage to flora, agricultural land
and settlements which are situated at very close proximity.
This project operation will provide livelihood to the poorest section of
the society. It provides employment to the people residing in vicinity
directly or indirectly by the project. The sand extracted is in high
demand in the local market. This also ensures scientific method of
sand extraction.
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Proposed Sand Mining Project at Gata No. 10, Village- Gangli Masharq, Tehsil- Kaimaganj,
District- Farrukhabad, U.P.
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ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN
1.1. INTRODUCTION
Environment Clearance is sought for extraction of Ordinary Sand at Proposed Sand Mining at
Gata No. 10, Village- Gangli Masharq, Tehsil- Kaimaganj, District- Farrukhabad, U.P. The
Mining is proposed from the river bed of Ganga River.
Environment Clearance is required for new mining lease area.
Proposed mining lease area is 7.366 Ha.
It has been proposed that approximately 195600 cubic meter per annum for five years Ordinary Sand will be extracted.
The Project cost is approx 4.53 crore
Latitude: 27°34'26.61"N to 27°34'18.48"N
Longitude: 79°28'53.93"E to 79°28'57.15"E
There is no National Park, Sanctuary, Elephant/Tiger Reserve, eco-sensitive area, Interstate
boundary, migratory routes within 05 km of the project site.
The proposed project falls under item 1(a), category ‘B*’ (sub category B-2) as it does
not attract General Condition as specified in Environment Notification, 2006.
*Since there are no protected areas notified under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, critically
polluted areas, notified Eco sensitive area, interstate boundaries are falling in whole or in part
within 05 km radius of the proposed project, general conditions are not applicable to proposed
project.
1.2. ENVIRONMENTAL & SOCIAL LEGAL POLICY AND INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK
1. The EIA Notification of the MoEF&CC, 14th September 2006 warrants environmental
clearance from the MoEF&CC for Mining of Minerals (section 1(a)). Apart from the EIA
notification, the Government of India has laid out various policy guidelines, acts and
regulations for protection of environment. Summary of relevant legal requirements
considered for this project are tabulated below. The mining sector has separate set of
legislations covering management, conservation, grant and operation of mining lease. In
addition there are environmental/forest regulation, applicable to mining of minor minerals as
prescribed by MoEF&CC and CPCB.
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Table 1: Acts and Legislations applicable to the project
S. No. Acts and Legislations Year
1. The Mines Act 1952
2. Mines Rules 1955
3. The Mines and Mineral (development and Regulation) Act 1957
4. Mineral Concession Rules 1960
5. Mineral Conservation and Development Rules 1988
6. Uttar Pradesh Minor Mineral Concession Rules 1960
7. Granite Conservation and Development Rules 1999
8. The Environment (Protection) Act, MoEF&CC, CPCB 1986
9. Notification on Environment Impact Assessment of
Development projects (and amendments) (referred to as the
Notification on Environmental Clearance) MoEF&CC, CPCB
2006,
2009,
2016
10. Wildlife Protection Act, MoEF&CC 1972
11. The Forest (Conservation) Act, MoEF&CC 1980
12. Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act (and
subsequent amendments), CPCB
1974
13. Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act (and subsequent
amendments), CPCB
1981
14. National Resettlement and Rehabilitation Policy, 2007
1.3. PROJECT TECHNOLOGY /PROCESS DESCRIPTION
The proposed project is to mine sand from river bed sustainably and scientifically. Mining will
be opencast along the river bed over an area of 7.366 Ha. at Gata No. 10, Village- Gangli
Masharq, Tehsil- Kaimaganj, District- Farrukhabad, U.P. The Following geo-scientific methods
are proposed to carry out the activity:
Mining of Ordinary Sand from the river bed will be restricted to a maximum depth of 3.0 mt.
below or above ground water level whichever is less.
No drilling, blasting and beneficiation is proposed.
Approximately 195600 cubic meter per annum for five years Ordinary Sand will be
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extracted.
No mining activity will be undertaken during the monsoon season. So the river bed
material will be replenished during the monsoon season every year.
The mining activity will be restricted to daytime only in order to avoid environmental
pollution or any accidental hazards.
Mining will be done through open excavation method. Sand extraction will be mechanized/
manual means subject to permission from the SEAC. During the lease period, the deposit will
be worked from the top surface of the river bed to 3.0 m/bgl or up to water level whichever is
less.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN:
The environmental management plan of mining is prepared keeping in the view of impact
area i.e. area which are going to be affected and the processes which are going to affect the
impact areas. So there are two processes in the mining which affect the environment prevailing
i.e.
Construction
Operation
Impacts during Construction Phase- As the proposed project will be operated only during day
time and local people are hired as laborers which are daily wagers so there will be no need of
any construction on the project site. Temporary hut as site office will be prepared and will be
dismantled during non mining period.
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Impacts during Operational Phase - This is summarized in the table given below-
IMPACT
AREA PROBABLE
IMPACTS
PROBABLE
SOURCE
MITIGATION
MEASURES REMARKS
LA
ND
Change in • Due to No mining activity will There will be
land use disturbance in be done within 3.0 no change in
pattern
the settlement meter area from river the land use
•
•
•
prevailing in
the area,
Stockpiling of
harvested
sand on
riverbed.
Creation of
Access roads to
riverbed.
Creation of
pits and ponds on
river bed.
bank as well as from the
river water line.
Stockpiling of harvested
sand on river bed or
river bank shall be
avoided. All sand
mechanized/ manual
mined out will directly
be loaded to the
transported vehicles.
There will be single
access roads to riverbed
and cutting river bank will be
avoided.
due to
project.
the
Creation of ponds and
pits on the river bed
shall not be allowed.
Access road from public
roads and up to river bank
should be aligned in such a
way that it
would cause least
environmental damage.
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SU
RF
AC
E W
AT
ER
Change in
quality as
well as
quantity
• Due to spillage
of mined out
minerals during
mining
• A buffer zone of 7.50 mt. will
be maintained all
along the water line
where mining activity
The proposed
activity is on
the river bed,
opencast,
and will not be done. This mechanized/
loading/unload will minimize manual and
ing activity interference of the water in
the river.
involve only
scooping of
• Overburden • Since the mined out sand from
generated due component is only riverbed apart
to mining. Ordinary Sand there
will be no overburden
from this river
water is also
• Due to leakage waste generated due to not used in
of oil and the activity. The entire process so the
greases from mineral mined out will overall impact
vehicle and be loaded on the on quality and
machinery transportation vehicle quantity of
used. immediately surface water
• All transportation
vehicles entering to the
is insignificant.
• Due to
disposal of
waste by
labors.
river bed will be ensured that
there is no oil & grease
leakage from the vehicle.
• No disposal or throwing
• Due to
washing of
vehicles used
in
transportation
of items/ wastes in the
river bed or water. Bins
will be provided by the
operator so that any
kind of waste generated
(including food items)
• Due to will be stored in the bins
disposal of
excreta
• Washing of
transportation vehicles
will strictly be
prohibited at the river bed
• Disposal of excreta by
labors will strictly be
avoided by constructing
mobile toilet for them.
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GR
OU
ND
WA
TE
R
Interception,
diversion and
contamination of
ground water
• Digging and
Excavation •
•
Digging and excavation is
done only up to 3.0 meter
depth.
Regular Monitoring of
groundwater will be
done throughout entire
project period.
Since, mining
activity will be
done well above
ground water
level so there
will be no
chance of
ground water
interception
and
Contamination.
AIR
QU
AL
ITY
Probable • Handling of • Entire mining Proposed
mining operation
aren’t
anticipated to
raise the
concentration
of air pollutant
beyond
prescribed limit
as proposed
project is dry
process.
contamination of
air with dust and
exhaust of
Ordinary Sand,
Sieving activity,
loading,
unloading and
operation will be done
mechanized/ manually
including loading and
unloading of mined out
the vehicle transportation minerals.
transporting of sand through • Transportation vehicles
Ordinary vehicles. will conform to the
Sand. • Exhaust from
carriage
pollution under check norm
vehicle. • The dust suppression
• Dust
emanating
from access
and haul road
during passing
of vehicle
through them.
•
measure like sprinkling of
water will be done on road
transport network of trucks.
Utmost care will be
taken to prevent
spillage of sand from
trucks.
• Overloading will be
prevented. The trucks
and trolley after
loading will be covered by
suitable cover.
• Timely maintenance of
vehicle used for
transportation.
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NO
ISE
QU
ALIT
Y
Increase in
Noise level of
the area which
will affect the
inhabitant
Blasting and
Drilling
Heavy earth
moving
machinery
No blasting and drilling
activity will take place. Entire
operation will be
mechanised/manual.
It is ensured that the
entire operation is
In case of sand mining we are not using any blasting and drilling
equipment the
entire process
will be done
mechanized/
manually so
there will very
low intensity of
noise and not
any major
impact of noise
level on the
area.
residing including mechanized/ manual
nearby and excavators and therefore, there
there will be only PUC
Due to vehicle certified machineries
used for and vehicles will be
transportation used.
of excavated Care will be taken to
material produce minimum
sound during loading of
Accumulation minor minerals.
of laborers in
mining lease
area, noise is
created from
their verbal
communication
and
mechanized/ manual
excavation.
Minimum use of horns working
to be restricted during day
time only.
Minor and unavoidable
impact
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SO
IL Q
UA
LIT
Y
Contamination of
soil by foreign
materials which
results in loss of
soil quality
The
trucks/vehicle
approaching
the riverbed
may have oil
leak thereby
creating leaching.
Open air
defecation
No litter to be thrown on the
riverbed.
Availability of dustbins in
mining leased area
No oil leaking vehicles are
permitted to enter in lease
area.
No open defecation
permitted, mobile toilets will
be provided.
Timely maintenance of
vehicle used for
transportation of sand
from mining lease area.
Since entire
activity will be
within mine
lease area no
foreign matter
will be
introduced in
riverbed.
EC
OL
OG
ICA
L/
BIO
LO
GIC
AL
Loss of
Mining operation will
be done keeping
sufficient buffer from
water line and
shoreline.
River water will not be
used for any purpose
at any stage of mining.
Since entire
mining
operation is
within riverbed
there will be no
loss of
vegetation
apart from this
entire
operation will
be performed
during lean
season so there
will be no
threat or
disturbance to
aquatic species.
vegetation
and
migration of
aquatic
animal
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OC
CU
PA
TIO
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AL
TH
Workers of
the area
likely to be
affected by
respiratory
and
pulmonary
diseases like
Bronchitis,
Silicosis and
asthma
Fungal
Infection
Water
related
disease
such as
diarrhea,
dysentery
etc
Minor
Accident
such as
cut, fracture
of bones
etc
Due to
emanation of
dust, exhaust
and noise from
vehicle
transporting sand.
Due to lack of
personnel hygiene
Due to lack of
personnel safety
procedure
First aid facility is
provided at mining site.
Training of the worker
regarding use of safety
appliances and first aid.
Periodical medical
examination of all
workers by experienced
medical professional.
Training shall also
includes emergency
response including
location and proper use
of emergency
equipment, procedure
for raising alarm and
notifying contractor and
proper response action
for each foreseeable
emergency situation.
Use of helmets and
gloves by workers.
There will be a
very negligible
or no
environmental
pollution due to
proposed mining
as it is proposed
to be manual
mining/scooping of
molding sand on
river bank.
Dem
ogra
phy a
nd
Socio
eco
nom
ic
Strain on Influx of Only 50 persons are No additional
existing employees as well involved in mining. No Impacts
amenities as contractor’s strain on any
like housing,
water sources
and sanitation,
medical and
infrastructure
employee/laborers
infrastructure
Facilities.
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Add
ition
al
Habit of
chewing of
tobacco
products and
smoking
By the labours The project proponent
will not allow any labors
engage in mining
activity to chew tobacco
products and smoke on the
river bed.
This is a practical
habit of the
labors. This will
ensure two way
benefits.
The instruction will be 1. No
provided to all the labors rapper throwing,
spitting etc.
will be thrown
on the river
bed
2. People
will be
prohibited of
consumption of
harm full
products for
at least 10
hours a day,
during which it is
assessed that a
person
consumes at
least 3
packets a day
of tobacco
product.
Proposed Sand Mining Project at Gata No. 10, Village- Gangli Masharq, Tehsil-
Kaimaganj, District- Farrukhabad, U.P.
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R I S K A S S E S S M E N T
Mining and allied activities are associated with several potential hazards to both the
employees and the public at large. A worker in a mine should be able to work under conditions,
which are adequately safe and healthy. At the same time the environmental conditions should be
such as not to be impair his working efficiency. This is possible only when there is adequate safety
in mines.
1. IDENTIFICATION OF HAZARDS
There are various factors which can create unsafe working conditions in mining of minor
minerals from river bed. These hazards are as follows:
a) Inundation / Flooding
b) Quick Ordinary Sand Condition
c) Drowning
d) Accident due to vehicular movement
e) Accident during Ordinary Sand loading, transporting and dumping
1.1 INUNDATION/FLOODING
a) The possibility of inundation/flooding of the mines are very high during monsoon or during
heavy rains as the mine area lies in the riverbed.
b) There is danger to the trucks and other machineries due to flooding.
c) There is danger to the workers working in the mines.
Inundation or flooding is expected and beneficial for these mines as during this time only
the mineral reserve gets replenished.
1.2 QUICK SAND CONDITION
Quick sand/ morrum is a colloidal hydrogel which consists of fine granular material (such as
Ordinary Sand or silt) clay, and water. Quick Ordinary Sand condition arises in saturated loose
Ordinary Sand when the Ordinary Sand is suddenly agitated. When water in the Ordinary Sand
cannot escape, it creates liquefied soil that loses strength and cannot support weight. This
condition occurs when the permeability of the strata is very high and the effective stress in the
Ordinary Sand becomes zero due to influx of water i.e.
i = icr = y’/yw
where,
i = Hydraulic gradient,
icr = Critical Hydraulic gradient,
y’ = submerged unit weight,
yw = unit weight of water.
This creates dangerous condition to the trucks and other machineries plying over the
Ordinary Sand dunes on the river banks.
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1.3 DROWNING
There are no possibilities of drowning in the river, since mining operations are carried
out only in the dry seasons. All mining activities will be stopped during the monsoon season.
1.4 MINERAL LOADING
a) The minerals are loaded in the trucks using hand shovels. There is possibility of injury
in the hands during loading with shovels.
b) There is possibility that the workers standing on the other side of loading may get
injury due to over thrown Ordinary Sand with pebbles.
c) There is possibility of workers getting injured during opening of side covers to facilitate
loading.
d) There is possibility of riverbank collapse.
e) There is a chance of falling of cattle/children into pits in river bed.
1.5 TRANSPORT
The minerals loaded in trucks are being sent to through public roads.
a) Possibilities of road accidents.
b) Accident may also occur during movement in the mine.
c) There are possibilities that due to overloading, pebbles or boulders may injure the
passersby.
1.6 MITIGATION OF HAZARDS
1.6.0 MEASURES TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS DURING LOADING
a) The trucks will be brought to a lower level so that the loading operation suits to the
ergonomic condition of the workers.
b) The loading will be done from one side of the trucks only.
c) The workers will be provided with gloves and safety shoes during loading.
d) Opening of the side covers (pattas) will be done carefully and with warning to prevent
injury to the loaders.
e) Operations during daylight only.
f) It will be ensured that no foreign material will remain/spilled either in riverbed or
catchment in the pits/pockets of area.
g) Stockpiling of extracted material on the river bank will be avoided.
1.6.1 MEASURES TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS DURING TRANSPORTATION
a) All transportation within the main working will be carried out directly under the
supervision and control of the management.
b) The Vehicles must be maintained in good repairs and checked thoroughly at least once a
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week by the competent person authorized for the purpose by the Management.
c) To avoid danger while reversing the trackless vehicles especially at the embankment
and tipping points, all areas for reversing of lorries will as far as possible be made
man free.
d) A statutory provision of the fences, constant education, training etc. will go a long way
in reducing the incidents of such accidents.
e) Overloading will strictly not be permitted.
f) The trucks will be covered and maintained to prevent any spillage.
g) The maximum permissible speed limit will be ensured.
h) The truck drivers will have proper driving license.
1.6.2 MEASURES TO PREVENT DANGEROUS INCIDENTS DUE TO
INUNDATION/FLOODING
Inundation of flooding is expected and beneficial for these mines as during this time only the
mineral reserve gets replenished.
a) During monsoon months and heavy rains the mining operations are ceased.
b) There will be mechanism/warning system of heavy rains and discharges from the
upstream dams.
c) An excavation plan as given in pre-feasibility report will be formulated and periodic
mockdrills will be carried out regularly at mine site to conquer any unavoidable
circumstances.
1.6.3 MEASURES TO PREVENT QUICK SAND CONDITION
a) The only way to avoid quick Ordinary Sand condition is by avoiding mineral lifting
below water table.
b) The critical hydraulic gradient (icr) will be maintained at less than 1 to prevent high
artesian pressure in a coarse Ordinary Sand area.
c) At least 0.5m Ordinary Sand bed should be left in-situ while excavating Ordinary Sand
from riverbed.
1.6.4 MEASURE TO PREVENT DROWNING
a) The mining will be done under strict supervision and only during the dry season.
b) Deep water areas must be identified.
c) No go zones will be clearly marked and mine workers will be informed.
d) Safety mock drills will be organized for rescue operations.
1.6.5 NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION
Mining at the concave side of the river channel will be avoided to prevent bank erosion.
Similarly meandering segment of a river should be selected for mining in such a way as to
avoid natural eroding banks and to promote mining on naturally building (aggrading)
meander components.
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1.7 SOCIAL IMPCT ASSESSMENT
Detail Social Impact Assessment study has been done and given in Environmental
Management Plan.
1.8 RESSETLEMENT & REHABILITATION PLAN
Not applicable.
1.9 DISASTER MANAGEMENT
All types of industries face certain types of hazards which can disrupt normal activities
abruptly and to disaster like fires, inundation, failure of machinery, explosion, to name a few.
Similarly Sand mines also have impending dangers or risk which need be addressed for
which a disaster management plan has been formulated with an aim of taking precautionary
steps to avert disasters and also to take such action after the disaster which limits the
damage to the minimum. Nevertheless, the following natural/industrial problems may be
encountered during the mining operation.
1. Inundation- filling of the mine pit due to excessive rains.
2. Slope failures at the mine faces or stacks.
3. Accident due to storage of explosive and blasting.
4. Accident due to fire.
As per proposal made under the mining plan, during proposed working the area will be
developed by means of mechanized/ manual opencast mining method. Exploitation and
transportation of minerals are to be carried out by mechanized/ manual means. Water table will
not be touched during processed working. No high risk accidents like landslides, subsidence
flood etc. have been apprehended. But possibility of accidental disaster is also not ruled out.
Therefore, all the statutory precautions should be taken for quick evacuation as per the Mines
Act 1952, the Mines Rules 1955, MMR-1961 and MCDR-1988.
Risk Assessment and Disaster Management Plan
Like any other industry riverbed mining has risk and dangerous impending which are to
addressed by Risk Assessment and Disaster Management Plan to limit the disasters to a
minimum level formulation as well as execution of Disaster Management Plan is very
important.
This is possible only when there is adequate safety in mines. Hence, mine is one of the most
essential aspects of any working mine, safety of the mine and the employees is taken care of
by the mining rules & regulations, which are well defined with laid down procedure for safety,
which when scrupulously followed safety is ensured not only to manpower but also to
machines & working environment.
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Possible Risks Due To Inundation & Its Control
Mining will be done during the non-monsoon periods; therefore problem of inundation is not
likely to happen.
Dewatering
Depth of mine is limited to 3m only from the river bed level whereas the ground water flows at
5m below the bed level. Hence no dewatering is required.
Possible Risks Due To Failure of Pit Slope & Its Control
Pit will be created of limited depth only i.e. 3m thus the chance of failure of pit slope does not
exist.
Possible Risks Due To Failure of Waste Dump & Its Control
No waste dump is created therefore the question of failure of waste dump does not exist.
Possible Risks Due To Fire & Its Control
The operation does not anticipate any fire disaster.
Measures to Prevent Accidents Due to Trucks and Dumpers
> All transportation within mining lease working will be carried out directly under the
supervision and control of the management.
> The vehicles will be maintained in good condition and checked thoroughly at least once
a month by the competent person authorized for the purpose by the management.
> Road signs will be provided at each and every turning point up to the main road
(wherever required).
> To avoid danger while reversing the equipments/ vehicles especially at the working place
/loading points, stopper will be posted to properly guide reversing/ spotting operating,
otherwise no person should be there within 50 mt. radius of machine.
> A statutory provision of the fences, constant education and training etc. will go a long
way in reducing the incidents of such accidents.
Other Possible Measures to Avoid Risks/ Disaster Due to River Bed Mining.
> Unwanted material including mineral or spillage (if any) will not be stacked on the banks as it
will hinder the flow of water in monsoon season.
> Mining of minerals / working will be started from the centre from dip to rise and then
laterally in 1/2 Meter slice so that the river course could not get affected.
> The minerals will be mined out in a uniform way so that the river flow/ course shall not
get disturbed.
> River banks will not be excavated to from access ramps. Only excavated river gravel
should be used to deposit against the river bank to form access ramps.