STUDY PERIOD POST MONSOON SEASON 2018 (OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, DECEMBER)
Project File ID: OMTC/EIA/18/07
DRAFT ENVRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT &
ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR
LIMESTONE MINING PROJECT Survey no. 389, Near Village Ajotha, Taluka: Veraval, District – Gir Somnath
(Gujarat) FOR
Mining Lease Area: 2.0 Ha., Production Capacity: 18,000 TPA, Project Cost: Rs. 30 LAKH
Category-B1
PROJECT PROPONENT Shri ARJABHAI KHIMABHAI RATHOD Harijan Vas, Post-Ajotha, Taluka-Veraval,
Dist - Gir-Somnath (Guj)-362268, District: Junagadh (Gujarat) 362265
Phone No. 9429198488 Email- [email protected]
EIA CONSULTANT OVERSEAS MIN-TECH CONSULTANTS
ISO 9001:2015 Certified & NABET Accredited 501, Apex Tower, Tonk Road, Jaipur – 302015
Telefax: +91-141-2744509, Mobil: +91-9460221084
E-mail–[email protected], Website: www.overseasmintech.com
SHRI ARJABHAI KHIMABHAI RATHOD DRAFT EIA REPORT
EIA/EMP REPORT FOR LIMESTONE MINE AT AJOTHA VILLAGE,
TALUKA: VERAVAL, GIR SOMNATH DISTRICT OF GUJARAT LIST OF EXPERTS
OVERSEAS MIN TECH CONSULTANTS | October2018 1
DECLARATION BY EXPERTS CONTRIBUTING TO THIS REPORT
“I, hereby, certify that I was part of the EIA team in the following capacity that developed the above EIA.
Sector No. as per
EIA Notification 1(a)
Sector as per EIA
Notification Mining of minerals
Name of EIA Coordinator: Mr. Arun Kumar Yadav
Signature:
Period of Involvement: October 2018 to December 2018
Contact Information: M/s. Overseas Min - Tech Consultants, Jaipur
501, 5th Floor, Apex Tower, Tonk Road, Jaipur-302015
Tel: +91-141-2744509, Fax No. 0141-2744509 (O),
Mobile: +91-9460221084
Email: [email protected]
Name of Associate EIA Coordinator
Ms. Anjali Chachane
October 2018 to December 2018
Name of Team Member
T. Jaya Prakash
October 2018 to December 2018
S.
No.
Functional
Areas
Name of the
Functional Area
Experts (FAE)
Signature Involvement
(Period and Task)
1
Air Pollution
Prevention,
Monitoring &
Control (AP)
P.M. Jain
October to December 2018 Task:
Reconnaissance of study area,
Ambient air quality monitoring,
interpretation of data and ambient air
quality, identification of sources of
air pollution and its impact on air
quality during operational phase,
suggesting mitigation measures to
minimize impact on ambient air
quality.
2. Noise/ Vibration
(NV) A.K.Yadav
October to December 2018 Task:
Monitoring of noise level,
interpretation of data, and prediction
of noise level due to project activity
and suggestions of mitigation
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measures.
3.
Solid Waste and
Hazardous Waste
Management
(SHW)
A.K.Yadav
October to December 2018 Task:
Identification of sources, nature of
solid waste generated, categorization
of solid waste, quantity and method
of disposal.
4.
Risk Assessment
&
Hazard
Management
(RH)
A.K.Yadav
October to December 2018 Task:
Identification of risk, interpreting
consequence contours, suggesting
risk mitigation measures.
5.
Soil
Conservation
(SC)
Anjali Chachane
October to December 2018 Task:
Reconnaissance, Selection of
sampling locations, collection of soil
samples and analysis, interpretation
of data, soil quality, impact
identification and mitigation
measures, suggestion of soil
conservation plan
6.
Meteorology, Air
Quality
Modeling &
Prediction (AQ)
O.P.Yadav
October to December 2018 Task:
Estimation of sources of air
emissions, supervision of air quality
modeling, interpretation of results
obtained, impact prediction and
mitigation measures.
7
Water Pollution,
Prevention,
Control &
Prediction of
Impacts (WP)
Anjali Chachane
October to December 2018 Task: Site
visit, finalization of surface and
ground water sampling locations,
interpretation of baseline data
collected for water quality, water
balance for the project identification
of impacts and suggestion for
mitigation plan.
8.
Hydrology,
Ground Water &
Water
Conservation
(HG)
Prerna Chauhan
October to December 2018 Task:
Water resource evaluation, variation
and change in groundwater level
throughout the year, determination of
groundwater use pattern, Impact on
ground water regime, mitigation
measures, development of rainwater
harvesting program
9. Land Use
(LU) Prerna Chauhan
October 2018 to December 2018:
Preparation of land use land cover
maps for the study area using satellite
imagery, GIS/ related tools followed
by ground truth verification for
classification of resources available
within the study area.
10. Geology(GEO) Prerna Chauhan
October 2018 to December 2018:
Field survey for assessing regional
and local geology and drainage
pattern,
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11.
Ecology and
Biodiversity
(EB)
O.P.Yadav
October to December 2018 Task:
Field survey for ecology and
biodiversity, identification and
classification of species, Impact
prediction and mitigation measures.
Preparation of ecology management
plan.
12. Socio-Economics
(SE) Roshan Kumawat
October to December 2018 Task:
Guiding AFAE for undertaking
primary and secondary data
collection and analysis, impact
assessment, mitigation plan, and CSR
budget allocation.
S.
No.
Functional
Areas
Name & Signature
of the Functional
Area Associates
(FAA)
Signature Involvement
(Period and Task)
1. AP L.N Yadav
October to December 2018 Task:,
Assisted FAE for Ambient air quality
monitoring, interpretation of data and
ambient air quality, Analysis of
identification of sources of air
pollution and its impact on air quality
during operational phase, suggesting
mitigation measures to minimize
impact on ambient air quality.
2. NV L.N Yadav
October to December 2018 Task:
Assisted FAE for Monitoring of
noise level, interpretation of data, and
prediction of noise level due to
project activity and suggestions of
mitigation measures.
3. SHW Apoorva Chodhary
October to December 2018 Task:
Assisted FAE for Identification of
sources, nature of solid waste
generated, categorization of solid
waste, quantity and method of
disposal.
4 RH Sameer Singh
October to December 2018 Task:
Assisted FAE for Identification of
risk, interpreting consequence
contours, suggesting risk mitigation
measures.
5 SC Pramod Bunkar
October to December 2018 Task:
Assisted FAE for Reconnaissance,
Selection of sampling locations,
collection of soil samples and
analysis, interpretation of data, soil
quality, impact identification and
mitigation measures, suggestion of
soil conservation plan
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6 AQ Jaya Mathur
October to December 2018 Task:
Assisted FAE for Estimation of
sources of air emissions, supervision
of air quality modeling, interpretation
of results obtained, impact prediction
and mitigation measures.
7 WP Pooja Singh
October to December 2018 Task:
Assisted FAE for Site visit,
finalization of surface and ground
water sampling locations,
interpretation of baseline data
collected for water quality, water
balance for the project identification
of impacts and suggestion for
mitigation plan.
8 HG Ajeet Singh
October to December 2018 Task:
Assisted FAE for Water resource
evaluation, variation and change in
groundwater level throughout the
year, determination of groundwater
use pattern, Impact on ground water
regime, mitigation measures,
development of rainwater harvesting
program
9 LU Ajeet Singh
October 2018 to December 2018:
Assisted FAE for Preparation of land
use land cover maps for the study
area using satellite imagery, GIS/
related tools followed by ground
truth verification for classification of
resources available within the study
area.
10 GEO Ajeet Singh
October 2018 to December 2018:
Assisted FAE for Field survey for
assessing regional and local geology
and drainage pattern,
11 EB Bharti Verma
October to December 2018 Task:
Assisted FAE for Field survey for
ecology and biodiversity,
identification and classification of
species, Impact prediction and
mitigation measures. Preparation of
ecology management plan.
12 SE Fateh chand
Kumawat
October to December 2018 Task:
Assisted FAE for Guiding AFAE for
undertaking primary and secondary
data collection and analysis, impact
assessment, mitigation plan, and CSR
budget allocation.
SHRI ARJABHAI KHIMABHAI RATHOD DRAFT EIA REPORT
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TALUKA: VERAVAL, GIR SOMNATH DISTRICT OF GUJARAT LIST OF EXPERTS
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Declaration by the Head of the Accredited Consultant Organization/ Authorized Person
I, Arun Kumar Yadav hereby, confirm that the above mentioned experts were involved in preparation of
the EIA report “Ajotha Limestone Mining Project Near Village Ajotha, Taluka Verval, District Gir
Somnath (Gujarat).” I further confirm that prescribed ToR’s have been complied with and the data
submitted is factually correct. The consultant organization shall be fully accountable for any misleading
information mentioned in this statement.
Signature:
Name: Arun Kumar Yadav
Name of the EIA Consultant Organization: M/s Overseas Min - Tech Consultants, Jaipur
NABET Certificate No.: NABET/EIA/1720/RA 0091
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EIA/EMP REPORT FOR LIMESTONE MINE AT AJOTHA VILLAGE,
TALUKA: VERAVAL, GIR SOMNATH DISTRICT OF GUJARAT COMPLIANCE OF ToR
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1.1 ToR Compliance
Compliance to ToR
S.
No
.
TOR Conditions Compliance Status
1
Year-wise production details since
1994 should be given, clearly
stating the highest production
achieved in any one year prior to
1994. It may also be categorically
informed whether there had been
any increase in production after the
EIA Notification 1994 came into
force, w.r.t. the highest production
achieved prior to 1994.
Year wise production detail since Inception of the mines has
been incorporated in Chapter 1, Table 1.2 of Draft EIA/EMP
Report.
Certified report has been enclosed as Annexure-2.
2
A copy of the document in support
of the fact that the Proponent is the
rightful Lessee of the mine should
be given.
The lease was granted to Shri Arjabhai Khimabhai Rathod
vide order no. MCR-1578-(R-4)-3/427-CHH issued on dated
24.04.1979 by Government of Gujarat for a period of 20 year.
Lease deed was signed on 08.10.1979. Lease deed has been
enclosed as Annexure-1 of Draft EIA/EMP Report.
Lease applied for renewal on 28.09.1998 and the renewal is
under-process. The first renewal shall be from 08.10.1999 to
07.10.2019. The mining operations were commenced from
05.12.1979. Renewal letter has been enclosed as Annexure-2
of Draft EIA/EMP Report. As per section 8(A) of new MMDR Amendment Act -2015
the lease is liable for lease period extension up to Dated
7/10/2029. Letter for the same has been enclosed as
Annexure3 of Draft EIA/EMP Report.
3
All documents including approved
mine plan, EIA and Public Hearing
should be compatible with one
another in terms of the mine lease
area, production levels, waste
generation and its management,
mining technology etc. and should
be in the name of the lessee.
All documents including approved mine plan, EIA has been
compatible with one another in terms of the mine lease area,
production levels, waste generation and its management,
mining technology etc. and has been All documents are in the
name of Arjabhai Khimabhai Rathod.
Public Hearing will be done after submission of Draft
EIA/EMP report with consolation of SPCB, Gujarat.
Mining Lease Area- 2.0 ha
Production–18,000 TPA
Waste generation-
There is no overburden or mineral rejects.
Small amount of domestic waste will be generated for which
dustbin will be kept at proper place and it will be disposed
properly and regularly.
The dump will be protected by retaining wall with garland
drain, compacted and temporarily rehabilitated by sowing fast
growing grass seeds.
Mining Technology –Opencast Semi-Mechanized Method
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No
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TOR Conditions Compliance Status
Name of the Lessee – Shri Arjabhai Khimabhai Rathod
4
All corner coordinates of the mine
lease area, superimposed on a High
Resolution Imagery/toposheet,
topographic sheet geomorphology
and geology of the area should be
provided. Such an Imagery of the
proposed area should clearly show
the land use and other ecological
features of the study area (core and
buffer zone).
All corner coordinates of the lease area has been
superimposed in Topographical map. Refer Figure 2-1 of
Chapter-2.
Image of the proposed area for show the land use and other
ecological features of the study area (core and buffer zone)
has been referred in Figure 3-1 in Chapter-3 of Draft
EIA/EMP report.
5
Information should be provided in
Survey of India Toposheet in
1:50,000 scale indicating
geological map of the area,
geomorphology of land forms of
the area, existing minerals and
mining history of the area,
important water bodies, streams
and rivers and soil characteristics.
A map of Survey of India Toposheet in 1:50,000 scale
indicating geology & geomorphology of the area, has been
given in Figure 2.1 for existing minerals and mining history,
important water bodies, streams & rivers & soil characteristics
has been given in has been shown in Figure 3.1 of Draft
EIA/EMP Report.
6
Details about the land proposed for
mining activities should be given
with information as to whether
mining conforms to the land use
policy of the State; land diversion
for mining should have approval
from State land use board or the
concerned authority.
The total mining lease area (2.0 ha) is Non-forest Government
waste land. Mining lease was granted by Industry, Mines and
Power department of Government of Gujarat in favor of Shri
Arjabhai Khimabhai Rathod vide order no. MCR-1578-(R-4)-
3/427-CHH issued on 24.04.1979 for a period of 20 years.
7
It should be clearly stated whether
the proponent Company has a well
laid down Environment Policy
approved by its Board of
Directors? If so, it may be spelt out
in the EIA Report with description
of the prescribed operating
process/procedures to bring into
focus any
infringement/deviation/violation of
the environmental or forest norms/
conditions? The hierarchical
system or administrative order of
the Company to deal with the
environmental issues and for
ensuring compliance with the EC
conditions may also be given. The
system of reporting of non-
The company is having well laid down Environmental Policy
duly approved by its Board of Directors & the same is
enclosed as Annexure 6.
Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs) have been incorporated
in the Corporate Environmental Policy of the company.
The hierarchical system or administrative order of the
company to deal with the environmental issues and for
ensuring compliance with the EC conditions etc. has been
given in Chapter- 8 of Draft EIA/EMP Report.
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No
.
TOR Conditions Compliance Status
compliances / violations of
environmental norms to the Board
of Directors of the Company
and/or shareholders or
stakeholders at large, may also be
detailed in the EIA Report.
8.
Issue relating to Mine safety
including subsidence study in case
of underground mining and slope
study in case of open cast mining
blasting study study etc. should be
detailed. The proposed safeguard
measures in each case should also
be provided.
The proposed method of Mining will be Open-cast Manual
mining method by forming benches of 3.0 m height and width
more than height comprising Jack Hammer drilling, manual
breaking & loading of limestone with Tractor trolley.
Mines relating to mine safety has been adopted and same has
been incorporated in Chapter 4 of Draft EIA/EMP Report.
Mild Drilling & Blasting is proposed.
The proposed safeguard measures in each case has been
given in Chapter 4 of Draft EIA/EMP Report.
9
The study area will comprise of 10
km zone around the mine lease
from lease periphery and the data
contained in the EIA such as waste
generation etc. should be for the
life of the mine / lease period.
The Study area of the proposed mining project comprises of
10 km zone around the mining Lease boundary. Map showing
core zone (ML area) and buffer zone (10 km radius from the
lease boundary) has been prepared and given in Figure-2.1.
There will be no Top soil or waste will be generated due to
Mining.
Data like reserves, waste generation up to life of mine is given
in Chapter 2 of Draft EIA/EMP Report.
10
Land use of the study area
delineating forest area, agricultural
land, grazing land, wildlife
sanctuary, national park, migratory
routes of fauna, water bodies,
human settlements and other
ecological features should be
indicated. Land use plan of the
mine lease area should be prepared
to encompass preoperational,
operational and post operational
phases and submitted. Impact, if
any, of change of land use should
be given.
Land use / land cover map of the study area showing present
land use pattern & also, delineating agricultural land, water
bodies, forest land, human settlements and other ecological
features etc. is given in Figure-3.1 of Chapter 3 of Draft
EIA/EMP Report.
Land use plan of the mine lease area in pre-operational,
operational and post operational phases has been prepared and
given in Table 3.1 of Draft EIA/EMP report.
No, mineral reject & top soil will be generated during this
scheme period (five years). Whole area of 1.6842(excavated
area in plan period) will be converted into water reservoir.
11
Details of the land for any Over
Burden Dumps outside the mine
lease, such as extent of land area,
distance from mine lease, its land
use, R&R issues, if any, should be
No land for any Over Burden Dumps outside the mine lease is
proposed hence no R & R issue.
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No
.
TOR Conditions Compliance Status
given.
12
A Certificate from the Competent
Authority in the State Forest
Department should be provided,
confirming the involvement of
forest land, if any, in the project
area. In the event of any contrary
claim by the Project Proponent
regarding the status of forests, the
site may be inspected by the State
Forest Department along with the
Regional Office of the Ministry to
ascertain the status of forests,
based on which, the Certificate in
this regard as mentioned above be
issued. In all such cases, it would
be desirable for representative of
the State Forest Department to
assist the Expert Appraisal
Committees.
The total mining lease area (2.00 ha) is a Govt. Waste land.
Deputy Conservator of Forest, Forest Department, Junagad
has been certified on dated 22.11.2017 that there is a Forest
extension present at a distance of 6.7 KM and Gir Century at a
distance of 21.9 km from the lease area. Forest letter has been
enclosed as Annexure-7 of Draft EIA/EMP Report
13
Status of forestry clearance for the
broken up area and virgin
forestland involved in the Project
including deposition of net present
value (NPV) and compensatory
afforestation (CA) should be
indicated. A copy of the forestry
clearance should also be furnished.
No forest clearance is required as the proposed mining lease
area is Government Waste Land (Non Forest Land).
NOC from forest department has been has been enclosed as
Annexure-7 of Draft EIA/EMP Report
14
Implementation status of
recognition of forest rights under
the Scheduled Tribes and other
Traditional Forest Dwellers
(Recognition of Forest Rights)
Act, 2006 should be indicated.
Not Applicable
15
The vegetation in the RF / PF areas
in the study area, with necessary
details, should be given.
Reserved / Protected Forest falling within 10 Km radius of the
mining lease area.
1. Reserved forest ~ 8..20Km in South direction form mine
site
2. Reserved forest ~ 7.0 North-East direction form mine site
3. Reserved forest ~ 6.74, North direction form mine site
Same has been marked on Environment Sensitive map of
Figure 1.3 of Draft EIA/EMP report.
Details of Flora and fauna found in the study area are given
in Chapter 3 of Draft EIA/EMP Report.
16 A study shall be got done to
ascertain the impact of the Mining
Biological study has been done for the project and it has been
assessed that there will no adverse effect will be on wildlife
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.
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Project on wildlife of the study
area and details furnished. Impact
of the project on the wildlife in the
surrounding and any other
protected area and accordingly,
detailed mitigative measures
required, should be worked out
with cost implications and
submitted.
because there is no wild life activity found.
Same has been details the impact on surrounding wildlife and
mitigation measures are given in Chapter 3 & 4 Draft
EIA/EMP Report.
17
Location of National Parks,
Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves,
Wildlife Corridors, Ramsar site
Tiger/Elephant Reserves (existing
as well as proposed), if any, within
10 km of the mine lease should be
clearly indicated, supported by a
location map duly authenticated by
Chief Wildlife Warden. Necessary
clearance, as may be applicable to
such projects due to proximity of
the ecologically sensitive areas as
mentioned above, should be
obtained from the Standing
Committee of National Board of
Wildlife and copy furnished.
No National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves,
wildlife corridors, Tiger/Elephant Reserves (existing as well
as proposed) etc. falls within the study area (10 km radius of
the mine boundary).
18
A detailed biological study of the
study area [core zone and buffer
zone (10 km radius of the
periphery of the mine lease)] shall
be carried out. Details of flora and
fauna, endangered, endemic and
RET Species duly authenticated,
separately for core and buffer zone
should be furnished based on such
primary field survey, clearly
indicating the Schedule of the
fauna present. In case of any
scheduled-I fauna found in the
study area, the necessary plan
along with budgetary provisions
for their conservation should be
prepared in consultation with State
Forest and Wildlife Department
and details furnished. Necessary
allocation of funds for
implementing the same should be
made as part of the project cost.
Detailed Biological study for the study area (core zone &
buffer zone) has been conducted.
List of Flora & Fauna for core & buffer zone has been
submitted to DFO for approval & the same is under process
with the Forest Department.
There is no Schedule I species found within the proposed
area.
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TOR Conditions Compliance Status
19
Proximity to Areas declared as
„Critically Polluted‟ or the Project
areas likely to come under the
„Aravali Range‟, (attracting court
restrictions for mining Operations)
should also be indicated and where
so required, clearance
certifications from the prescribed
Authorities, such as the SPCB or
State Mining Dept. Should be
secured and furnished to the effect
that the proposed mining activities
could be considered.
The Mine site does not fall under the Critically Polluted Area
and „Aravali Range‟ and it does not attract any court
restriction for mining operation.
20
Similarly, for coastal Projects, A
CRZ map duly authenticated by
one of the authorized agencies
demarcating LTL. HTL, CRZ area,
location of the mine lease w.r.t
CRZ, coastal features such as
mangroves, if any, should be
furnished. (Note: The Mining
Projects falling under CRZ would
also need to obtain approval of the
concerned Coastal Zone
Management Authority).
Not Applicable, as the project does not falls in Coastal area.
21
R&R Plan/compensation details
for the Project Affected People
(PAP) should be furnished. While
preparing the R&R Plan, the
relevant State/National
Rehabilitation & Resettlement
Policy should be kept in view. In
respect of SCs/STs and other
weaker sections of the society in
the study area, a need based
sample survey, family-wise,
should be undertaken to assess
their requirements, and action
programmes prepared and
submitted accordingly, integrating
the sectoral programmes of line
departments of the State
Government. It may be clearly
brought out whether the village(s)
located in the mine lease area will
be shifted or not. The issues
relating to shifting of village(s)
The total mining lease area (2.0 ha) is a Govt. Waste land. No
houses, villages connecting road and infrastructure existing in
the area will be disturbed.
Therefore no Rehabilitation and resettlement action plan is
required.
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including their R&R and socio-
economic aspects should be
discussed in the Report.
22
One season (non-monsoon) [i.e.
March - May (Summer Season);
October - December (post
monsoon season) ; December -
February (winter season)] primary
baseline data on ambient air
quality as per CPCB Notification
of 2009, water quality, noise level,
soil and flora and fauna shall be
collected and the AAQ and other
data so compiled presented date-
wise in the EIA and EMP Report.
Site specific Meteorological data
should also be collected. The
location of the monitoring stations
should be such as to represent
whole of the study area and
justified keeping in view the pre-
dominant downwind direction and
location of sensitive receptors.
There should be at least one
monitoring station within 500 m of
the mine lease in the pre-dominant
downwind direction. The
mineralogical composition of
PM10, particularly for free silica,
should be given.
Primary baseline data on ambient air quality, water quality,
noise level, soil and flora and fauna are collected in Post
Monsoon Season (October, November, December) 2018.
Ambient Air quality has been determined by measuring the
concentration of parameters like P.M.2.5, P.M.10, SO2, NOx
according to the latest standards prescribed by CPCB. Site-
specific meteorological data has also been collected. The
location of the monitoring stations (minimum 7) has been
justified.
The selections criteria for monitoring locations have been
given in Chapter-3 Date wise collected baseline AAQ data
have formed part of EIA and EMP report. The details of the
same are given in Chapter 3.
The monitoring has been carried out by NABL approved
laboratory and copy of the certificate 8 & lab analyses report
has been enclose as Annexure-8 of Draft EIA/EMP Report.
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Air quality modeling should be
carried out for prediction of impact
of the project on the air quality of
the area. It should also take into
account the impact of movement
of vehicles for transportation of
mineral. The details of the model
used and input parameters used for
modeling should be provided. The
air quality contours may be shown
on a location map clearly
indicating the location of the site,
location of sensitive receptors, if
any, and the habitation. The wind
roses showing pre-dominant wind
direction may also be indicated on
the map.
Air quality modeling has been carried out for prediction of
impact of the project on the air quality of the area. The impact
of movement of vehicles for transportation of mineral has
been taken into account. The details of the model used and
input parameters used for modeling are given in Chapter 4 of
the draft EIA report.
The Isopleths have been drawn on the topographical map. The
wind rose diagram has been prepared which is showing NE
pre-dominant wind direction and shown in Chapter-3.
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The water requirement for the
Project, its availability and source
should be furnished. A detailed
water balance should also be
provided. Fresh water requirement
for the Project should be indicated.
The total water requirement for the Ajodha Limestone Mine
is 3.83 KLD. Propose Quantity
(KLD)
Remarks
Domestic 1.44 0.320 KLD fresh water will used for
drinking purpose Dust
Suppression
0.39
Greenbelt
Development
2.0
Total 3.83
Detailed discussion has been done in Chapter-2, Point No.
2.15 of Draft EIA/EMP Report.
25
Necessary clearance from the
Competent Authority for drawl of
requisite quantity of water for the
Project should be provided.
No groundwater will be abstracted for use at mine site.
26
Description of water conservation
measures proposed to be adopted
in the Project should be given.
Details of rainwater harvesting
proposed in the Project, if any,
should be provided.
In the proposed mining, the water will be required during
water sprinkling.
The rain water collected in the mine pit will be pumped out
and fed to the nearby pond by flexible pipes.
27
Impact of the Project on the water
quality, both surface and
groundwater, should be assessed
and necessary safeguard measures,
if any required, should be
provided.
Surface water: Surface water will not likely to be affected.
All water drains from the pits will be constructed in such a
way that the water will be drained to nallas
Ground Water: The ultimate depth of the pit would be done
at 16 mRL and the ground water table in area is beyond 10-15
m bgl hence the mining will be maintain up to 5-10 m above
the ground water table. So mining activity will not intersect
the ground water table at any point.
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Based on actual monitored data, it
may clearly be shown whether
working will intersect
groundwater. Necessary data and
documentation in this regard may
be provided. In case the working
will intersect groundwater table, a
detailed Hydro Geological Study
should be undertaken and Report
furnished. The Report inter-alia,
shall include details of the aquifers
present and impact of mining
activities on these aquifers.
Necessary permission from Central
Based on actual monitored data it has been found that:
Elevation range (Buffer
Zone)
21.43 m RL – 18.52
Depth of workings
(from natural
surface level starting
the pit excavation)
19.0 m RL- 16.0 m RL
Ultimate Working Depth 16.0 mRL
Difference from surface
level to ultimate working
pit
3.0 m
Ground Water Table Pre Monsoon –15-20 m BGL
Post Monsoon- 10-12 m BGL
Area 2.0 hect.
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Ground Water Authority for
working below ground water and
for pumping of ground water
should also be obtained and copy
furnished.
So mining activity will not intersect the ground water table at
any point.
29
Details of any stream, seasonal or
otherwise, passing through the
lease area and modification /
diversion proposed, if any, and the
impact of the same on the
hydrology should be.
There is a Sarswati River which is 1.40 km flows in South
west direction from the mining lease area. Rain water falling
around the lease area will be diverted to the low lying area.
There is no stream or seasonal water bodies passing through
the lease area.
So there will be no change in water bodies or the land surface
affecting drainage or run‐off.
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Information on site elevation,
working depth, groundwater table
etc. Should be provided both in
AMSL and BGL. A schematic
diagram may also be provided for
the same.
Elevation range (Buffer
Zone)
21.43 m RL – 18.52
Depth of workings
(from natural
surface level starting
the pit excavation)
19.0 m RL- 16.0 m RL
Ultimate Working Depth 16.0 mRL
Difference from surface
level to ultimate working
pit
3.0 m
Ground Water Table Pre Monsoon –15-20 m BGL
Post Monsoon- 10-12 m BGL
Area 2.0 hect.
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A time bound Progressive
Greenbelt Development Plan shall
be prepared in a tabular form
(indicating the linear and
quantitative coverage, plant
species and time frame) and
submitted, keeping in mind, the
same will have to be executed up
front on commencement of the
Project. Phase-wise plan of
plantation and compensatory
afforestation should be charted
clearly indicating the area to be
covered under plantation and the
species to be planted. The details
of plantation already done should
be given. The plant species
selected for green belt should have
greater ecological value and should
be of good utility value to the local
population with emphasis on local
A time bound progressive greenbelt development plan is
given in Table 10.2 of Chapter-10. Greenbelt developments Programme within M.L. area
Year of
Plantation. Proposed
Plantation
Area
cover
in ha.
Species Place of
Plantation
1st Year 40 0.0631 Beal,
Amla,
Mango,
On the
statuary
barrier
and along
the haul
road
2nd
Year 40 0.0631
3rd
Year 40 0.0631
4th
Year 40 0.0631
5th
Year 40 0.0631
Total 200 0.315
Greenbelt developments Programme outside the M.L area
Year of
Plantation. Proposed
Plantation
Area
cover
in ha.
Species Place of
Plantation
1st Year 43 0.0688
Jamun,
Arjun,
Sissoo
Along the
road-
sides,
Gram
Sabha,
nearest
2nd
Year 43 0.0688
3rd
Year 43 0.0688
4th
Year 43 0.0688
5th
Year 43 0.0688
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and native species and the species
which are tolerant to pollution.
Total 215 0.344 village,
nearby
schools &
hospitals
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Impact on local transport
infrastructure due to the Project
should be indicated. Projected
increase in truck traffic as a result
of the Project in the present road
network (including those outside
the Project area) should be worked
out, indicating whether it is
capable of handling the
incremental load. Arrangement for
improving the infrastructure, if
contemplated (including action to
be taken by other agencies such as
State Government) should be
covered. Project Proponent shall
conduct Impact of Transportation
study as per Indian Road Congress
Guidelines.
The Impact on local transport and infrastructure due to the
project will be on positive side as Post project PCU will be
1184 PCUs (1161.5 PCUs Existing + 22.5 PCUs Post) on SH-
6 (Somnath-una highway).
Project site to
NH
Vol. of
vehicle in
PCU/day
Capacity of
Roads in
PCU/day
LOS
SH-6 (Somnath-
una highway), 1184 2000
0.59 (Good/
Average/ Fair)
Not much impact will be there on the local transport. The
LOS value from the proposed mine may be “Good/ Average/
Fair” for State highway-6 (Somnath to Una Highway). So, the
additional load on the carrying capacity of the concern roads
is not likely to have any significant adverse effect.
Traffic Density is carried out at one locations on (Mine site to
SH-6) and the same is given in Chapter 2,
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Details of the onsite shelter and
facilities to be provided to the
mine workers should be included
in the EIA Report.
Mine office & First Aid Station ,Store Room,Rest Shelter,
Drinking water facility, Domestic Water & Dust Suppression,
Adequate lighting arrangements: Storage of machinery, tools,
oil and grease, Toilets will be provides for workers.
Details of the infrastructure facilities to be provided for the
mine workers is given in Chapter-2.
34
Conceptual post mining land use
and Reclamation and Restoration
of mined out areas (with plans and
with adequate number of sections)
should be given in the EIA report.
Post-Mining (Conceptual) Land Use of Core Zone with
Reclamation and Restoration of mined out areas has been
shown below:
S.
No. Head
Present
Land Use
At the end of
Fifth Year
At the end of
mine
1 Area under
mining
0.4270 1.1455 1.5725
2 Storage for top
soil
Nil Nil Nil
3 Waste dump site Nil Nil Nil
4 Mineral storage Nil Nil Nil
5 Infrastructure
workshop,
administrative
building etc.
0.0355 Nil 0.0355
6 Roads 0. 0762 Nil 0. 0762
7 Railways Nil Nil Nil
8 Tailing Road Nil Nil Nil
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9 Effluent
treatment plant
Nil Nil Nil
10 Mineral
separation Plant
Nil Nil Nil
11 Township area Nil Nil Nil
12 Other
(green belt)
0.200 0.1158 0.3158
13 Virgin Area 1.2613 Nil Nil
Grand Total 2.000 2.000 2.000
& Conceptual Plan has been enclosed as Plate-7.
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Occupational Health impacts of the
Project should be anticipated and
the proposed preventive measures
spelt out in detail. Details of pre-
placement medical examination
and periodical medical
examination schedules should be
incorporated in the EMP. The
project specific occupational
health mitigation measures with
required facilities proposed in the
mining area may be detailed.
The Mines Act and the Mines Rules, 1955 will be followed
for Occupational health and safety.
Impact & preventive measures on Occupational Health :
Near miss incident or injury which may require self-
administered first aid.
Injury requiring onsite treatment by medical
practitioner.
Serious injury requiring offsite treatment by medical
practitioner.
Regular Medical checkup of workers will be done to
check occupational disease, if any, and respective
records will be maintained at the mine.
Project specific occupational health mitigation measures with
required facilities proposed in the mining & Details of pre-
placement medical examination and periodical medical
examination schedules has been detailed in Para 4.12 of
Chapter-4 of Draft EIA/EMP report.
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Public health implications of the
Project and related activities for
the population in the impact zone
should be systematically evaluated
and the proposed remedial
measures should be detailed along
with budgetary allocations.
Limestone mining can cause such as Skin Diseases, Lung
diseases, Stomach diseases and Eye/Skin.
Impact of Limestone mining on Public health implication &
remedial measures has been detailed in Table 4.7 & Table 4.8
of Chapter-4.
Budgetary amount:
About Rs. 0.50 Lakh/annum will be proposed for
Health check - up camps for villagers (the camp will
be conducted twice during the year for general health
check-up). About Rs. 0.80 Lakh/annum will be proposed for
health facility & insurance cover for mine workers.
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Measures of socio economic
significance and influence to the
local community proposed to be
provided by the Project Proponent
should be indicated. As far as
possible, quantitative dimensions
may be given with time frames for
implementation.
A field based socio economic survey has been conducted and
detailed in Para 3.16 of Chapter-3.
The people around the mine area will get direct or
indirect employment opportunities on mine and at
getting associated with ancillaries.
The villagers employed get the benefit of health
surveillance done statutorily for all workers under
Mines Rules.
Impact of proposed Limestone mining on Socio economic
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conditions has been discussed in Para 4.11 of Chater-4.
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Detailed environmental
management plan (EMP) to
mitigate the environmental impacts
which, should inter-alia include the
impacts of change of land use, loss
of agricultural and grazing land, if
any, occupational health impacts
besides other impacts specific to
the proposed Project.
Detailed Environmental Monitoring Programme and
Environment Management Plan have been incorporated as a
Chapter-6 & Chpater-10 of Draft EIA/EMP report.
Occupational health impacts besides other impacts specific to
the proposed Project s has been detailed in Para 4.12 of
Chapter-4 of Draft EIA/EMP report.
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Public Hearing points raised and
commitment of the Project
Proponent on the same along with
time bound Action Plan with
budgetary provisions to implement
the same should be provided and
also incorporated in the final
EIA/EMP Report of the Project.
Public Hearing points raised and commitment of the Project
Proponent on the same along with time bound Action Plan
with budgetary provisions to implement the same will be
provided after submission of Draft EIA/EMP report & public
hearing and same will be incorporated in the final EIA/EMP
Report of the Project.
40
Details of litigation pending
against the project, if any, with
direction /order passed by any
Court of Law against the Project
should be given.
There is no litigation or directions by any court.
41
The cost of the Project (capital cost
and recurring cost) as well as the
cost towards implementation of
EMP should be clearly spelt out.
Total Project cost is Rs. 30 Lacs.
Cost towards implementation of EMP:
S.No. Description
of Item
Budgetary
Calculation
Recurring
Cost
(Rs/Lakhs)
Per Annum
1 Air Pollution
Control
Water Sprinkling 1.20
2 Environmental
Monitoring
and
Management
Air quality Monitoring
Ground Water
sampling analysis
Surface Water
sampling analysis
Soil Sampling
Analysis
Noise Sampling
0.90
3 Green Belt
Development
Green Belt
Development
0.61
Total Rs. 2.72
Lakh/annum
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A Disaster management Plan shall
be prepared and included in the
EIA/EMP Report.
Disaster Management Plan has been assessed and detailed in
Para 7.5 of Chapter-7.
Privation measures for Disaster has been detailed in Para 7.5.2
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43
Benefits of the Project if the
Project is implemented should be
spelt out. The benefits of the
Project shall clearly indicate
environmental, social, economic,
employment potential, etc.
Environmental Benefits: About Rs. 2.72 lakhs/- Will be
spent by project proponent to environment management plan.
Green belt development along the roads and villages will
improve the environment condition of surrounding area.
Social Benefits: The project will contribute additional
revenue to the State and Central Govt. in the form of royalty
and other taxes etc. The people in area will be able to utilize
improved facilities with regard to education, health care,
hygiene, recreational opportunities, small business
opportunities etc.
Economic Benefits: Limestone Mining from Ajodha supply
to the various consumers in the state and outside the state that
will encourage the industries to enhance or improve their
capacity for the end users which will support the economic
growth and industrial improvement.
Employment potential: Direct or indirect employment job
opportunities to the local people will improve the earning and
spending capacity of the people.
Besides the above, the below mentioned general points are also to be followed:-
1. Executive Summary of the
EIA/EMP Report Complied
2.
All documents to be properly
referenced with index and
continuous page numbering.
Complied
3.
Where data are presented in the
Report especially in Tables, the
period in which the data were
collected and the sources should be
indicated.
Complied
4.
Project Proponent shall enclose all
the analysis/testing reports of
water, air, soil, noise etc. using the
MoEF&CC/NABL accredited
laboratories. All the original
analysis/testing reports should be
available during appraisal of the
Project.
All the analysis/testing reports of water, air, soil; noise etc.
using the NABL accredited laboratories named OTH& RC
has been enclosed as Annexure-8.
All the original analysis/testing reports will be available
during appraisal of the Project.
5.
Where the documents provided are
in a language other than English,
an English translation should be
provided.
The documents provided are in a English language.
6.
The Questionnaire for
environmental appraisal of mining
projects as devised earlier by the
Ministry shall also be filled and
Not Applicable
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submitted.
7.
While preparing the EIA report,
the instructions for the Proponents
and instructions for the
Consultants issued by MoEF vide
O.M. No. J-11013/41/2006-IA.II
(I) dated 4th August, 2009, which
are available on the website of this
Ministry, should be followed.
MoEF vide O.M. No. J- 11013/41/2006-IA. II (I) dated 4th
August, 2009 has been followed during preparing the EIA
report, the instructions for the Proponents and instructions for
the Consultants.
8.
Changes, if any made in the basic
scope and project parameters (as
submitted in Form-I and the PFR
for securing the TOR) should be
brought to the attention of
MoEF&CC with reasons for such
changes and permission should be
sought, as the TOR may also have
to be altered. Post Public Hearing
changes in structure and content of
the draft EIA/EMP (other than
modifications arising out of the
P.H. process) will entail
conducting the PH again with the
revised documentation.
There are no changes made in the basic scope and project
parameters
9.
As per the circular no. J-
11011/618/2010-IA.II (I) dated
30.5.2012, certified report of the
status of compliance of the
conditions stipulated in the
environment clearance for the
existing operations of the project,
should be obtained from the
Regional Office of Ministry of
Environment, Forest and Climate
Change, as may be applicable.
As per the circular no. J-11011/618/2010-IA. II (I) dated
30.5.2012, EC compliance will be submitted after grant of
EC.
10.
The EIA report should also include
(i) surface plan of the area
indicating contours of main
topographic features, drainage and
mining area, (ii) geological maps
and sections and (iii) sections of
the mine pit and external dumps, if
any, clearly showing the land
features of the adjoining area.
The EIA report has been include
(i) Surface plan of the area indicating contours of main
topographic features, drainage and mining area, (ii) geological
maps and sections and (iii) Sections of the mine pit and
external dumps, if any, clearly showing the land features of
the adjoining area.
Additional ToR
1. Project site specific details such as Project Site specific details have been incorporated in
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distance of the project site from
nearest (1) Village (Habitation)
(2) Water Body:
River/Creek/Nallah/Lake/Pond/Ch
eck dam/ reservoir/Canal/French
well/Percolation well (3) National
Highway/Bridge Pier (4) State
Highway/ Bridge Pier (5) Railway
line/Bridge (6) Heritage site (7)
National Park/Wild life
Sanctuary/Reserved
Forest/Protected Forest shall be
included in the rapid EIA report to
be prepared covering one season
(Other than monsoon) data. A map
indicating the aerial distance of the
lease area from these entities.
Chapter-1, Table 1.2 of Draft EIA/EMP report.
A topographical map has been prepared with all details and
incorporated in Draft EIA/EMP Report as Figure 2.1.
2.
Distance of nearby mining lease
area from the periphery of the
proposed project including a map
covering distance of 1.0 km from
the periphery of the proposed
project. In case of no mining lease
area are existing within 500 m
periphery of the proposed project,
certificate of the concerned
geologist in this
regards)Commissioner of geology
& mining, Indian Bureau of mines,
GPCB, current lease renewed
status from Industries and Mine
department. Government of
Gujarat with opinion of the district
geologist regarding compliance of
all the conditions in lease deed and
copy of renewed lease etc. to be
incorporated.
There is no other mining lease present within the proposed
lease area.
3.
Approved mining plan including
progressive mine closure plan shall
be provided with EIA report.
Letter of approval of IBM shall
also be incorporated with
compliance of all the
recommendations mentioned in
approved mining plan.
Approved Mining plan including mine closure plan has been
attached as Annexure-5.
4. Specific Terms of Reference for the project on assessment of ecological damage, remediation
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plan and natural and community resources augmentation plan for the proposals under
violation of EIA Notification 2006.
1.
Ecological damage shall be
assessed with respect to air, water,
land and other project & location
specific environment attributes.
The collection and analysis of data
shall be done by an environment
laboratory duly notified under
Environment (Protection) Act,
1986 or an environment laboratory
accredited by NABL, or a
laboratory of a council of
Scientific and Industrial Research
(CSIR) institution working in the
field of environment.
Ecological damage assessment report with respect to air,
water, land and other environmental attributes has been
enclosed as Annexure-9.
2.
The Environment Management
Plan shall be prepared which shall
comprise of the remediation plan
and community & natural resource
augmentation plan corresponding
to the ecological damage assessed
and economic benefits derived due
to violation. The remediation plan
and the natural & community
resource augmentation plan
prepared shall be included as
independent chapter in the EIA
report.
Environment Management Plan has been detailed in Chapter-
10 of Draft EIA/EMP report.
3.
The project proponent shall submit
bank guarantee to Gujarat
Pollution Control Board prior to
grant of environmental clearance
equivalent to the amount of
remediation plan and natural &
community augmentation plans as
per the amount assessed in below
mentioned table as per the
indicative guideline. Po equivalent
to the CER amount as per the
MoEF&CC‟s office Memorandum
No. F No 22-65/2017-IA-III dated
01/05/2018, whichever is higher.
The amount shall be recommended
by the SEAC and finalized by the
regulatory authority. The bank
The project proponent is in process for submit bank guarantee
to Gujarat Pollution Control Board prior to grant of
environmental clearance equivalent to the amount of
remediation plan and natural & community augmentation
plans as per the amount assessed in below mentioned table as
per the indicative guideline. equivalent to the CER amount as
per the MoEF&CC‟s office Memorandum No. F No 22-
65/2017-IA-III dated 01/05/2018 and will be comply during
final appraisal of EC.
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guarantee shall be released after
successful implementation of the
remediation plan and Naturals and
Community Resource
Augmentation Plan, and after
recommendation by regional office
of the Ministry followed by
recommendation of the SEAC and
approval of the regulatory
authority.
4.
Gujarat Pollution Control Board
shall initiate credible legal action
against the project proponent under
the provisions of Environment
(Protection) Act, 1986 and further
no consent to operate to be issued
till the project is granted
Environment Clearance.
Will be followed
5.
A notarized undertaking stating
that (1). Any such violation shall
not be repeated in future. (2) All
the statutory requirement shall be
fully compiled with and (3). A
status quo shall be maintained at
the projects site and remaining
activity shall be carried out only
after obtaining Environmental
Clearance from SEIAA.
A notarized undertaking stating that (1). Any such violation
shall not be repeated in future. (2) All the statutory
requirement shall be fully compiled with and (3). A status quo
shall be maintained at the projects site and remaining activity
will be carried out only after obtaining Environmental
Clearance from SEIAA has been enclosed as Annexure-10.
6.
Applicable of CRZ Notification,
2011 shall be verified for the
project and if found applicable,
due procedure shall be followed as
per the CRZ Notification 2011.
Not applicable
5. Project Specific Conditions
1.
The project proponent shall give
an undertaking by way of affidavit
to comply with all the statutory
requirement and judgment of
Hon‟ble Supreme Court dated 2nd
August 2017 in Writ Petition
(Civil) No. 114 of 2014 in the
matter of common cause versus
Union of India and others before
grant of TOR/EC . The
undertaking inter alia include
commitment of PP not repeat any
Project Proponent will complies all the statutory requirement
and judgment of Hon'ble Supreme Court dated the 2nd
August 2017 in Writ Petition (Civil) No. 114 of 2014 in the
matter of Common Cause versus Union of India. Same has
been enclosed as Annexure-10.
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S.
No
.
TOR Conditions Compliance Status
violation in future.
2.
In case of violation of above
undertaking, the TOR/EC shall be
liable to be terminated forthwith.
Will be followed.
3.
The Environmental Clearance will
not be operational till such time the
project proponent complies with
all the statutory requirement and
judgment of Hon‟ble Supreme
Court dated 2nd
August 2017 in
Wrt Petition (Civil) No. 114 of
2014 in the matter of Common
Causes versus Union of India and
others.
Will be followed.
4.
State government concerned shall
ensure that mining operation shall
not commence till entire
compensation levies, if any, for
illegal mining paid by the Project
proponent through their respective
department of mining and Geology
in strict compliance of judgment of
Hon‟ble Supreme Court dated 2nd
August 2017 in Wrt Petition (Civil
No. 114 of 2014 in the matter of
Common Cause versus Union of
India and others.)
Will be followed.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND ........................................ 40
1.1 ABOUT THE PROJECT PROPONENT ................................................. 40
1.2 ABOUT MINE ...................................................................... 40
1.3 LOCATION OF PROJECT ............................................................ 42
Approach to Site .............................................................. 48 1.3.1
1.4 ABOUT EIA REPORT ............................................................... 48
Regulatory Framework ....................................................... 48 1.4.1
Project Chronology till Date ................................................. 50 1.4.2
1.5 STATUTORY PERMISSIONS AND CLEARANCE RECEIVED .......................... 50
1.6 SCOPING BEFORE TOR ............................................................. 50
1.7 SCOPE OF WORK ................................................................... 51
1.8 IMPORTANCE TO COUNTRY AND REGION .......................................... 52
Importance to Country ........................................................ 52 1.8.1
Importance to Region ......................................................... 52 1.8.2
1.9 GENERIC STRUCTURE OF EIA REPORT ............................................ 52
1.10 METHODOLOGY ADOPTED ...................................................... 54
1.11 INSTRUMENT USED .............................................................. 54
1.12 DATA COLLECTED ............................................................... 54
2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ......................................................... 55
2.1 GENERAL .......................................................................... 55
2.2 DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT ......................................................... 55
2.3 GEOLOGY .......................................................................... 58
2.4 REGIONAL GEOLOGY .............................................................. 58
Local Geology ................................................................ 59 2.4.1
Exploration Proposed ........................................................ 59 2.4.2
Number of pits and trenches indicating dimensions, spacing etc. along and 2.4.3
across the strike/ foliation with reference to geological plan. ....................... 60
2.5 RAW MATERIAL REQUIRED ALONG WITH ESTIMATED QUANTITY, LIKELY SOURCE,
MARKETING AND OF FINAL PRODUCTS, MODE OF TRANSPORTATION OF RAW MATERIAL
AND FINISHED PRODUCTS. ................................................................ 61
2.6 CATEGORY WISE (PROVED, PROBABLE & POSSIBLE) RESERVES ESTIMATED ...... 61
2.7 ESTIMATED MINERAL RESERVE/RESOURCES ....................................... 61
2.8 METHOD OF ESTIMATION OF RESERVES ............................................ 63
2.9 LIFE OF MINE ...................................................................... 64
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2.10 MINERAL BENEFICIATION ....................................................... 64
2.11 RESOURCES OPTIMIZATION / RECYCLING AND REUSE ENVISAGED IN THE PROJECT
64
2.12 PROJECT DESCRIPTION WITH PROCESS DETAILS AND INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES
65
Present and Proposed Method of Mining .................................. 65 2.12.1
Proposed Year wise development for two Years ........................... 66 2.12.2
Open Cast Mining/ Bench Parameters ..................................... 67 2.12.3
2.13 SPECIFICATION OF MACHINERY PROPOSED ..................................... 68
2.14 SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL (TOP SOIL/OB) ....................................... 68
2.15 WATER REQUIREMENT AND WASTEWATER GENERATION ...................... 69
Wastewater Generation..................................................... 70 2.15.1
2.16 POWER REQUIREMENT .......................................................... 70
2.17 EMPLOYMENT DETAILS ......................................................... 70
2.18 SITE SERVICES ................................................................... 71
2.19 SURFACE DRAINAGE PATTERN .................................................. 71
2.20 PLANNING BRIEF ................................................................ 72
Transportation .............................................................. 72 2.20.1
2.20.1.1 Traffic Density Survey .................................................... 72
2.20.1.2 Methodology of Vehicle Count ........................................... 72
Post project Increase in Traffic Density ................................... 73 2.20.2
Carrying Capacity of the Roads ............................................ 74 2.20.3
2.21 GROUNDWATER ................................................................. 77
2.22 ASSESSMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEMAND (PHYSICAL & SOCIAL) ........... 77
2.23 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE .................................................... 78
2.24 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R&R) PLAN (POLICY TO BE ADOPTED
(CENTRAL / STATE) IN RESPECT OF THE PROJECT AFFECTED PERSONS INCLUDING HOME
OUSTER‟S, LAND OUSTER‟S AND LESS LABOURERS, A BRIEF OUTLINE TO BE GIVEN) .... 79
2.25 PROJECT COST ................................................................... 79
2.26 PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE ......................................... 79
2.27 IMPACT EVALUATION ........................................................... 79
3 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT ............................................ 80
3.1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................... 80
3.2 STUDY AREA ...................................................................... 80
3.3 STUDY PERIOD ..................................................................... 81
3.4 LAND ENVIRONMENT .............................................................. 81
Objective of the Study ......................................................... 81 3.4.1
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Land Use Pattern of Mining Lease (Core Area) ............................. 81 3.4.2
Methodology .................................................................. 82 3.4.3
3.5 TOPOGRAPHY AND DRAINAGE ..................................................... 85
Topography of the Study Area ................................................ 85 3.5.1
Drainage of Study Area ....................................................... 85 3.5.2
3.6 SEISMICITY OF THE STUDY AREA .................................................. 87
3.7 SOIL ANALYSIS .................................................................... 88
Soil Profile of District Gir Somnath .......................................... 88 3.7.1
Soil profile of Study area ..................................................... 88 3.7.2
Objectives ..................................................................... 88 3.7.3
Soil Sampling Locations ...................................................... 89 3.7.4
Soil Analysis Results .......................................................... 91 3.7.5
Interpretation and Conclusion of Analysis results ........................... 93 3.7.6
Suggested Action Plan ........................................................ 94 3.7.7
3.8 METEOROLOGY .................................................................... 94
Long Term Meteorology of Veraval District – Secondary Data (1971 – 2000)3.8.1
94
Site Specific Meteorology – Primary Data ................................... 95 3.8.2
Ambient Air Quality .......................................................... 98 3.8.3
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Location ................................... 98 3.8.4
Parameters Monitored and Methodology ................................... 102 3.8.5
Result of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring .................................. 102 3.8.6
3.9 AMBIENT NOISE .................................................................. 104
Methodology of Ambient Noise Monitoring ................................. 104 3.9.1
Noise Monitoring Locations ................................................. 104 3.9.2
Results of Ambient Noise Monitoring ....................................... 108 3.9.3
3.10 HYDROLOGY AND PHYSIOGRAPHY OF THE STUDY AREA ...................... 109
Hydrology .................................................................. 109 3.10.1
Physiography .............................................................. 109 3.10.2
Relief ....................................................................... 109 3.10.3
3.11 WATER ENVIRONMENT ......................................................... 112
Occurrence of Ground Water ............................................. 112 3.11.1
Groundwater Resources – Secondary Data ............................... 112 3.11.2
Groundwater Scenario .................................................... 113 3.11.3
3.12 GROUND WATER POTENTIAL AND WATER BALANCE IN THE STUDY AREA ...... 114
Methodology of Surface and Groundwater Monitoring .................. 115 3.12.1
Groundwater Monitoring Locations ...................................... 115 3.12.2
Groundwater Analysis Results ............................................ 119 3.12.4
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3.13 SURFACE WATER ............................................................... 122
Surface Water Monitoring Location ...................................... 122 3.13.1
Surface Water Monitoring Results ........................................ 123 3.13.2
3.14 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT.................................................... 124
Objective of the study ...................................................... 124 3.14.1
Threats to Biodiversity .................................................... 125 3.14.2
Conservation of Biodiversity .............................................. 125 3.14.3
Project Affected area (Mine Lease Area) ................................. 126 3.14.4
Methodology for Flora Survey ............................................ 126 3.14.5
Flora ....................................................................... 126 3.14.6
Flora in Study Area ........................................................ 126 3.14.7
Faunal Diversity ........................................................... 129 3.14.8
Methodology for Faunal Study ............................................ 130 3.14.9
Status of Fauna ............................................................ 130 3.14.10
3.15 AGRICULTURE ACTIVITY ....................................................... 133
Status of Agricultural Activity ............................................. 134 3.15.1
3.16 SOCIO ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT OF THE STUDY AREA ....................... 135
Objective of Socio Economic Study ....................................... 135 3.16.1
Scope of Study ............................................................. 135 3.16.2
Methodology ............................................................... 136 3.16.3
Background of Study Area ................................................. 137 3.16.4
Demography of the Study Area ............................................ 137 3.16.5
Working and Non-Working Population ................................... 138 3.16.6
Occupational Structure .................................................... 139 3.16.7
Educational Status ......................................................... 140 3.16.8
Infrastructure Facilities in the Study Area ................................ 140 3.16.9
Drinking Water Facility ................................................... 141 3.16.10
3.17 PRIMARY SOCIO ECONOMIC SURVEY........................................... 141
Sampling Method .......................................................... 141 3.17.1
Awareness and Opinion ................................................... 143 3.17.2
Conclusion ................................................................. 147 3.17.3
4 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION
MEASURES ............................................................................ 148
4.1 IMPACT ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY ........................................... 148
Key Definitions............................................................... 148 4.1.1
Identification of Impacts ..................................................... 149 4.1.2
4.2 LAND ENVIRONMENT ............................................................. 149
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Land Acquisition leading to change in Landuse/ Landcover ............... 149 4.2.1
Site Clearance ............................................................... 150 4.2.2
Reclamation .................................................................. 151 4.2.3
Mitigation Measures ......................................................... 151 4.2.4
4.3 AIR ENVIRONMENT ............................................................... 152
Fugitive Dust Generation during Reclamation ............................. 161 4.3.1
Mitigation Measures ......................................................... 161 4.3.2
4.4 NOISE AND VIBRATION ........................................................... 162
Noise from Machinery and Equipment during Mining ...................... 162 4.4.1
Noise from Vehicular Traffic ................................................ 162 4.4.2
Assessment of Noise Level Using Model .................................... 162 4.4.3
Mitigation Measures ......................................................... 163 4.4.4
Ground Vibration ............................................................ 164 4.4.5
Measures to Minimize Vibrations due to blasting and check noise pollution4.4.6
165
4.5 SURFACE WATER ................................................................. 165
Surface Water Flow .......................................................... 165 4.5.1
Water Quality ................................................................ 166 4.5.2
Mitigation Measure .......................................................... 166 4.5.3
4.6 GROUNDWATER................................................................... 167
Mitigation Measure .......................................................... 167 4.6.1
4.7 SOIL ............................................................................... 168
Loss of Top Soil during Mining .............................................. 169 4.7.1
Mitigation Measure .......................................................... 169 4.7.2
4.8 TOPOGRAPHY, HYDROLOGY, AND DRAINAGE .................................... 170
Mitigation Measure .......................................................... 170 4.8.1
4.9 ECOLOGY AND BIODIVERSITY .................................................... 171
Ecological Component Likely to be impacted ............................... 171 4.9.1
Mitigation Measures for Flora .............................................. 171 4.9.2
4.10 SOCIO ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT .............................................. 172
SOCIO ECONOMIC IMPACT ............................................ 172 4.10.1
Measure to Improve Socio Economic Status .............................. 173 4.10.2
REHABILITATION & RESETTLEMENT (R&R) ACTION PLAN ........ 174 4.10.3
4.11 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ......................................... 174
Occupational Risk and Mitigation Measures ............................. 175 4.11.1
Occupational Risk and Arrangement Proposed........................... 179 4.11.2
4.12 SUMMARY OF OVERALL IMPACTS .............................................. 180
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5 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES ............................................... 181
5.1 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATE SITE................................................... 181
5.2 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATE TECHNOLOGY ........................................ 181
Open- Cast Mining ........................................................... 181 5.2.1
Underground Mining ........................................................ 181 5.2.2
Selection of Mining Technology ............................................. 182 5.2.3
5.3 PROCESS FLOW SHEET, INFRASTRUCTURES POSSIBILITIES AND SELECTION ...... 182
6 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM ............................ 184
6.1 MONITORING SCHEDULE AND PARAMETERS ..................................... 184
6.2 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH CHECK UP ............................................. 188
Medical Examination ........................................................ 188 6.2.1
Schedule of Health Check Up ............................................... 188 6.2.2
6.3 DATA ANALYSIS AND REPORTING SCHEDULE .................................... 188
7 ADDITIONAL STUDIES ......................................................... 189
7.1 PUBLIC CONSULTATION .......................................................... 189
7.2 RISK ASSESSMENT ................................................................ 189
7.3 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT ............................... 189
Objective ..................................................................... 189 7.3.1
Definition .................................................................... 190 7.3.2
Identifying the Hazard ....................................................... 190 7.3.3
7.4 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN ............................................... 190
7.5 DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN .................................................. 191
Dealing with Emergency Situation .......................................... 191 7.5.1
Anticipated Disaster and Corrective Actions ............................... 192 7.5.2
Disaster Prevention Measure ................................................ 194 7.5.3
7.6 SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT ACTION
PLAN 194
8 PROJECT BENEFITS ............................................................ 195
8.1 SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ......................................... 195
8.2 PROPOSED ACTION PLAN FOR CSR ............................................... 196
8.3 AMENITIES/FACILITIES ...................................................... 198
8.4 ASSESSMENT OF ECOLOGICAL DAMAGE ................................ 198
8.5 CONCLUSION...................................................................... 200
9 ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS ........................... 201
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10 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ............................... 203
10.1 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLANS ....................................... 203
Introduction ................................................................ 203 10.1.1
Environment Management Cell ........................................... 220 10.1.2
10.2 GREENBELT DEVELOPMENT .................................................... 221
PLANTATION PROGRAMME ............................................ 222 10.2.1
10.3 BUDGET FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES ................... 223
11 JUSTIFICATION OF THE PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION, SUMMARY
AND CONCLUSIONS ................................................................. 225
11.1 JUSTIFICATION OF THE PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION ............................. 225
11.2 TECHNICAL DETAILS OF THE PROJECT .......................................... 225
11.3 IMPACT IDENTIFICATION ....................................................... 227
11.4 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN ........................................... 228
11.5 PROJECT BENEFITS ............................................................. 235
11.6 COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS ...................................................... 235
11.7 HEALTH SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT (HSE) MANAGEMENT..................... 236
11.8 COST OF ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP) ......................... 236
11.9 CSR ACTIVITIES PROPOSED WITH BUDGETARY PROVISION .................... 236
11.10 ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY OF PROPONENT ................................... 237
11.11 CONCLUSION ................................................................. 238
12 DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS .......................................... 239
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1-1: Details about the client .................................................................................... 40
Table 1-2: Details of Production since Inception of the Mines ........................................ 41
Table 1-3: Environment Sensitivity Details ...................................................................... 42
Table 1-4: Permission and Clearance Received................................................................ 50
Table 2-1: Details of the Mining Lease ............................................................................ 56
Table 2-2: Existing Land use Pattern of Mining Lease Area ............................................ 56
Table 2-3: Regional Geology of the area ......................................................................... 58
Table 2-4: Local Geology of the area ............................................................................... 59
Table 2-5: Exploration Proposed ..................................................................................... 59
Table 2-6: Pit Detail ......................................................................................................... 60
Table 2-7: The year wise production of Limestone .......................................................... 61
Table 2-8: Estimated mineral reserve/resources as on 10.12.2013 ................................. 61
Table 2-9: Re-estimated reserve & resources are as on 1.4.2018 .................................... 62
Table 2-10: Mineral Reserve /Resources as per Geological axis of UNFC ..................... 62
Table 2-11: Mineral resource & Associated waste Calculation ...................................... 63
Table 2-12: The mineral reserves are computed as per UNFC........................................ 64
Table 2-13: Year wise Production of Mineral and Waste ................................................. 67
Table 2-14: List of Machinery Proposed to be used ......................................................... 68
Table 2-1516: Break –UP of Water Requirement............................................................. 69
Table 2-17: Manpower Requirement ................................................................................ 71
Table 2-18: Details of Production & Dispatches ............................................................. 72
Table 2-19: Survey point for study of traffic on SH-6 (Somnath-Una highway) .............. 73
Table 2-2021: Existing Passenger Car Unit (PCU) on SH-6 (Somnath-una highway), ... 73
Table 2-22: Proposed Passenger Car Unit on Kaccha Road (Mine site to SH-6)............. 73
Table 2-23: Carrying Capacity of Roads .......................................................................... 74
Table 3-1: Land use pattern of the Study Area ................................................................. 82
Table 3-2: Topographical Elevation of the Core Zone and Buffer Zone .......................... 85
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Table 3-3: Regional distribution of earthquakes located in Gujarat during 2016............. 88
Table 3-4: Soil Sampling Location ................................................................................... 89
Table 3-5: Physico-chemical characteristics of soils ........................................................ 91
Table 3-6: Standard Soil Classification ............................................................................ 93
Table 3-7: Predominant Wind Direction as per IMD Veraval .......................................... 94
Table 3-8: Mean Meteorological Data for Post Monsoon Season of 2018....................... 96
Table 3-9: Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Locations .................................................... 98
Table 3-10: Methodology of Ambient Air Monitoring................................................... 102
Table 3-11: Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Results .................................................... 102
Table 3-12: Noise Monitoring Locations ........................................................................ 105
Table 3-13: Ambient Noise Monitoring Results ............................................................. 108
Table 3-14: Physiologically, the district can be divided into three distinct units ........... 110
Table 3-15: Ground Water Resources As on 2011 (in mcm) ......................................... 112
Table 3-16: Ground Water Resources and Development ............................................... 113
Water samples were collected once during the study period as grab samples at identified
locations. The analysis methodology for water samples is given in Table 3-17. ........... 115
Table 3-18: Groundwater Sampling Locations ............................................................... 117
Table 3-19: Groundwater Analysis Results .................................................................... 119
Table 3-20: Surface Water Monitoring Locations .......................................................... 122
Table 3-21: Surface Water Monitoring Results .............................................................. 123
Table 3-22: Flora Recorded in Study area ...................................................................... 126
Table 3-23: Survey and monitoring techniques for different types of animals .............. 130
Table 3-24: Fauna Recorded in Study area ..................................................................... 131
Table 3-25: List of Birds ................................................................................................. 131
Table 3-26: List of Butterflies ......................................................................................... 132
Table 3-27: Major Field crops cultivated in study area .................................................. 133
Table 3-28: Major Field crops cultivated in district ....................................................... 134
Table 3-29: Demography of the Study Area ................................................................... 137
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Table 3-30: Working and Non-Working Population of Study Area ............................... 138
Table 3-31: Occupational Structure in Study Area ......................................................... 139
Table 3-32: Educational Status of Study Area ................................................................ 140
Table 3-33: Drinking Water Facilities in the Study Area ............................................... 141
Table 3-34: Primary Data Collection within 5 km of the mine site ................................ 145
Table 4-1: Land Use pattern at the end of life of mine ................................................... 151
Table 4-3: Predicted GLC of PM10 at Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations ........ 155
Table 4-5: Noise Generating Machinery at Mining Lease.............................................. 163
Table 4-6: Noise Level at Receptor during Mining Activities ....................................... 163
Table 4-7: The diseases may cause with Dolomite mining operations ........................... 175
Table 4-8: Chemical Composition of Limestone, Impact on Health of Mine Worker and
Mitigation Measure ......................................................................................................... 177
Table 4-9: Impact on Health of Mine Worker and Mitigation Measure ......................... 179
Table 4-10: Occupational Risk and Arrangement Proposed........................................... 179
Table 5-1: Process Flow Sheet, Infrastructure ................................................................ 182
Table 6-1: Post project Environmental Monitoring Plan ................................................ 185
Table 8-1: Proposed Action Plan for CSR ...................................................................... 196
Table 8-2: Corporate Environmental Responsibilities (CER) Activities proposed with
budgetary provision (10% of mineral value) .................................................................. 197
Table 8-3: Budgetary Provision for Mine Workers ........................................................ 198
Table 10-1: Environment Management Plan .................................................................. 204
Table 10-2: Greenbelt developments Programme within M.L. area .............................. 222
Table 10-3: Greenbelt developments Programme outside the M.L area ........................ 223
Table 10-4: Budget for Environmental Management ..................................................... 223
Table 11-1: Salient Feature of Project ............................................................................ 225
Table 12-1: List of EIA Coordinator .............................................................................. 240
Table 12-2:Expertise of concern functional area ........................................................... 240
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1-1: Location Map ................................................................................................. 44
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Figure 1-2: Google Imagery of the Mining Lease ............................................................ 45
Figure 1-3: Environment Sensitive Map ........................................................................... 46
Figure 1-4: Google Image showing distance of Gir Somnath national park from ML area
........................................................................................................................................... 47
Figure 2-1: Plan showing the entire surface features ........................................................ 57
Figure 2-2: Process flow chart of mining Method............................................................ 68
Figure 2-3: Water Balance Diagram ................................................................................. 69
Figure 2-4: Google image of Road Map for mineral transport ......................................... 75
Figure 2-5: Key plan of Road Transportation of Limestone through mine site ............... 76
Figure 2-7: Schematic Diagram of Mine Working ........................................................... 77
Figure 3-1: Land Use/ Land cover map of the Study Area ............................................... 83
Figure 3-2: Satellite map of the Study Area ..................................................................... 84
Figure 3-3: Drainage map of the Study Area .................................................................... 86
Figure 3-4: Earthquake Zone Map of Gujarat................................................................... 87
Figure 3-5: Key plan showing the Locations of Soil Sampling ........................................ 90
Figure 3-7: Wind rose diagram ........................................................................................ 97
The monitoring locations are given in Table 3-9, and also shown in Figure 3-8. ............ 98
Figure 3-9: Key plan showing the Locations of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring ........ 101
Figure 3-11: Key plan showing the Locations Noise Monitoring .................................. 107
Figure 3-12: Physiography map of the study area .......................................................... 111
Figure 3-13: Hydrology of Junagadh (Gir Somnath) District (Pre-Monsoon & Post-
Monsoon) ........................................................................................................................ 114
Figure 3-14: Key plan showing the Locations of Surface and Groundwater Monitoring
......................................................................................................................................... 116
Figure 3-15: Demography of the Study Area ................................................................. 138
Figure 3-16: Working and Non-Working Population of the Study Area ........................ 138
Figure 3-17: Occupational Structure of the Study Area ................................................. 139
Figure 3-18: Educational Status of the Study Area ........................................................ 140
Figure 4-1: Spatial distribution of PM10 GLC due to transportation ............................. 156
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Figure 10-1: Environment Management Cell ................................................................. 220
LIST OF PHOTOGRAPHS
Photograph 3-1: Soil Monitoring at various locations..................................................... 89
Photograph 3-2: Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Location Photographs .................... 100
Photograph 3-3: Ambient Noise Monitoring Location Photographs ............................. 106
Photograph 3-4: Groundwater Monitoring Location Photographs ............................... 118
Photograph 3-5: Surface water Monitoring Location Photographs .............................. 123
Photograph 3-6: Photographs of Flora of Study area .................................................... 129
Photograph 3-7: Photographs of Aquatic fauna of Study area ...................................... 132
Photograph 3-8: Photographs of Agricultural activity in Study area ............................ 134
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ABBREVIATIONS
AAQ : Ambient Air Quality
AAQM : Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
AAQS : Ambient Air Quality Standards
AIS & LUS : All India Soil and Land Use Survey
AMSL : Above Mean Sea Level
ANFO : Ammonium Nitrate - Fuel Oil
APHA : American Public Health Association
BHs : Bore Holes
BIS : Bureau of Indian Standards
BGL : Below Ground Level
CC : Calcium Carbonate
CFM : Cubic Feet per Minute
CPCB : Central Pollution Control Board
CCR : Central Control Room
CER : Corporate Environmental Responsibility
CSR : Corporate Social Responsibility
DFO : District Forest Officer
DGMS : Directorate General of Mines Safety
DMP : Disaster Management Plan
DMG : Department of Mines and Geology
DTH : Down the Hole
E : East
SEAC : State Level Expert Appraisal Committee
SEIAA : State Environment Impact Assessment Authority
EC : Environmental Clearance
ECO : Emergency Coordinating Officer
EIA : Environmental Impact Assessment
EMC : Environment Management Cell
EMP : Environmental Management Plan
EMP : Environmental Monitoring Programme
ESE : East of South East
ENE : East of North East
EPA : Environmental Protection Act
ETP : Effluent Treatment Plant
ERDAS : Earth Resources Data Analysis System
EPO : Emergency planning officer
FPS : Fine Particulate Sampler
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FCC : False Color Composite
Govt. : Government
GCP : Ground Control Points
GLC : Ground Level Concentration
GOI : Government of India
GPS : Global Positioning System
GSI : Geological Survey of India
GWEC : Ground Water Estimation Committee
Ha : Hectare
HIV : Human Immunodeficiency Virus
HEME : Heavy Earth Moving Equipment
HP : Horse Power
HOD : Head of Department
HSD : High Speed Diesel
IBM : Indian Bureau of Mines
IMD : India Meteorological Department
IS : Indian Standards
ISO : International Organization of Standardization
IUCN : International Union for Conservation of Nature
KLD : Kilo Liter Per Day
LOI : Letter of Intent
LUS : Land Use Study
LU/LC : Land Use / Land Cover
mRL : Meter Reduced Level
MC : Magnesium Carbonate
MHHS : Multi House Hold Survey
ML : Mining Lease
MoEF&CC : Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change
MSK : Medvedev-Sponheur-Karnik Scale
MSL : Mean Sea Level
MT : Million Tonnes
MTPA : Million Tonnes Per Annum
N : North
NAAQS : National Ambient Air Quality Standards
NABET : National Accreditation Board for Education & Training
NABL : National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories
NDIR : Non-Depressive Infrared Spectroscopy
NE : North East
NH : National Highway
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NNE : North of North East
NGO : Non-Governmental Organization
NNW : North of North West
NRBPT : National Registration Board for Personnel & Training
NRSA : National Remote Sensing Agency
NRSC : National Remote Sensing Centre
NW : North West
OB : Over Burden
OBC : Other Backward Classes
OHS : Occupational Health and Safety
OSHA : Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PFR : Pre-Feasibility Report
pH : Potential of Hydrogen
PHCS : Public Health Centers
PM : Particulate Matter
PPE : Personal Protective Equipment
PPV : Peak Particle Velocity
QCI : Quality Council of India
RSPM : Respirable Suspended Particulate Matter
SC : Scheduled Caste
SE : South East
SHE : Safety, Health & Environment
SI : Sustainability initiatives
SIA : Social Impact Assessment
SOI : Survey of India
SPCB : State Pollution Control Board
SPM : Suspended Particulate Matter
SSW : South of South West
ST : Scheduled Tribe
SW : South West
TC : Total Carbonate
TDS : Total Dissolved Solids
TNT : Tri Nitro Toluene
ToR : Terms of Reference
TPD : Tonnes Per Day
TRC : Technical Research Cell
TW : Tube Well
UNFC : United Nations Framework Classification
UPA : Urban Planet Atlas
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USDA : United States Department of Agriculture
USEPA : United States Environmental Protection Agency
VT : Vocational Training
RF : Reserved Forest
PF : Protected Forest
W : West
WNW : West of North West
WSW : West of South West
µg/m3 : Micro gram per meter cube
µm : Micro Meter
cu. M : Cubic meter
dB : Decibel
gm/sec : Gram per second
gm/cc : Gram per cubic meter
hr/day : Hour per day
Kg : Kilogram
Kg/hr : Kilogram per hour
Kg/ha : Kilogram per hectare
Km : Kilometer
M : Meter
mg/l : Milligram per Liter
Mm : Millimeter
Sq.km : Square Kilometer
t/hr : Tonnes per hour
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1 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
1.1 About The Project Proponent
The Project Proponent Shri Arjabhai Khimabhai Rathod has vast experience in mining
and mineral trading. This is an operating mine since 2000. There are so many other
mining leases sanctioned in favour of Shri Arjabhai Khimabhai Rathod in whole of
India.
The details about the client are given in Table 1-1.
Table 1-1: Details about the client
S.
No.
Details
1. Name of Applicant Shri Arjabhai Khimabhai Rathod
2. Corporate Address Harijan Vas, Post-Ajotha, Taluka-Veraval, Dist -
Gir-Somnath (Guj)-362268
3.
Name Shri Arjabhai Khimabhai Rathod
Designation Owner
Address Shri Arjabhai Khimabhai Rathod
Village: Ajotha, Taluka: Veraval, District:
Junagadh (Odisha)
Pin Code 833201
E-mail [email protected]
Telephone No. 9429198488
1.2 About Mine
The Limestone Project of Shri Arjabhai Khimabhai Rathod is situated in village
Ajotha, Taluka: Veraval, District – Gir Somnath (Gujarat) over an area of 2.0 ha in
Survey No. 389.
Mining lease was granted in favor of Shri Arjabhai Khimabhai Rathod vide order no.
MCR-1578-(R-4)-3/427-CHH issued on 24.04.1979 by govt. of Gujarat for a period of
20 years. Lease deed is enclosed as Annexure-1.
Lease applied for renewal on 28.09.1998 and the renewal is under process. The first
renewal shall be from 08.10.1999 to 07.10.2019. The mining operations were
commenced from 05.12.1979. Lease renewal form is enclosed as Annexure-2.
As per section 8(A) of new MMDR Amendment Act -2015 the lease is liable for lease
period extension up to Dated 7/10/2029. Letter for the same has been enclosed as
Annexure-3.
The mining plan under Rule 11 of MCDR 1988 was approved vide letter number
682(23)(290)/91MCCM(N)UDP dated 10.05.1993 from Office of Regional Controller
of Mines, Indian Bureau of Mines, Udaipur (Rajasthan).
The Mining plan was approved under Rule 24A of MCR‟1960 for renewal of mining
lease from the office of Regional Controller of Mines Indian Bureau of Mines vide
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letter number 682(23)(617)/2008-MCCM(N)Udai dated 19.02.2009.The five year
planning period was effective from 2008-09 to 2012-13.
The Scheme of Mining plan with mine closure plan was approved under Rule 12 (3) &
23 (B) of Mineral Conservation and Development Rules 1988 from the office of
Regional Controller of Mines Indian Bureau of Mines vide letter number
682(23)(617)/2008-MCCM(N)Udai on Dated 09.12.2013.Approval letter for approved
Scheme of mining plan with mine closure plan has been enclosed as Annexure-4.
The Review of Mining Plan including Progressive Mine Closure plan has been
approved under Rule 17 (2) of MCR 2016 & 23 MCDR 2017 for working mining
lease from Regional Controller of Mines, IBM, Gandhinagar vide letter number 684
(4) (1)/MP-151/2018 on dated 02.07.2018. Approved Review of Mining Plan
including Progressive Mine Closure plan has been enclosed as Annexure-5.
The Project Proponent has produced 29645.24 Tonne of Limestone without
Environment Clearance. Therefore it is a violation case. The application was submitted
to the SEIAA Proposal No SIA/GJ/MIN/33988/2015 on dated 07.12.2015 and the
SEAC, Gujarat vide letter dated 12.04.2017 had recommended to the SEIAA, Gujarat
to delist the application for the above mentioned project based on its meeting held on
115th Meeting dated 16.04.2017 considering the violation of the EIA Notification ,
2006 and the provisions of the notification No. S. O. 804 (E) Dated 14/03/2017 and to
halt the project activates and maintain status –quo until grant of Environment
Clearance to the above project by the MOEF & CC & as per latest Notification No.
S.O. 1030(E) dated 08.03.2018 of MOEF & CC the cases of violation will be
appraised by the Expert Appraisal Committee at the Central level and for B category
the appraisal and approval thereof shall vest with the state or Union territory level
Expert Appraisal Committee and State or union territory Environmental Impact
Assessment Authorities in different states and Union territories constituted under sub‐
section (3) of section 3 of the Environment Protection Act 1986.Application for
Environmental clearance was submitted to SEIAA, Gujarat on 15th May 2018.
First technical presentation was made to SEAC, Gujarat on dated 6th June 2018.
It is proposed to excavate approximately 18,000 TPA Limestone by Opencast Semi-
Mechanized method. The lease area is 2.0 Ha and total mineable reserve is 88,127 MT
for limestone. The expected life of the mine will be 7.0 years.
Table 1-2: Details of Production since Inception of the Mines
Year Production
(in Tonne)
Dispatch
2000-01 22457.01 20352.895
2001-02 6384 6526.425
2002-03 1500 1250
2003-04 7218.145 8069.365
2004-05 7127.43 7212.74
2005-06 14134.08 14134.08
2006-07 22673.15 22673.15
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2007-08 29522.21 29522.21
2008-09 14951.37 14951.37
2009-10 6672.37 6672.37
2010-11 10390.82 10390.82
2011-12 4569.92 4569.92
2012-13 20168.44 18119.44
2013-14 11220.53 11220.53
2014-15 31939.06 31939.06
2015-16 9958.41 9958.41
2016-17 632 727
221518.945 218289.785
1.3 Location of Project
The Ajotha Limestone mine Deposit mine area is non-forest government land of,
village Ajotha, Tehsil -Somnath, District Gir Somnath, and State Gujarat over an area
of 2.00 ha. The project site falls in Survey of India Topo sheet No 41L/5, 41L/9.
Location map of the proposed area is given as Figure 1-1 and Google imagery
presented as Figure 1-2.
Table 1-3: Environment Sensitivity Details
S.
No.
Particulars Details
A. Nature of the Project Limestone Mine Project
B. Size of the Project
1. Mine area 2.00 Ha.
2. Production Capacity 18,000 MTPA
C Location Details
1. Village Ajodha
2. Tehsil Veraval
3. District Gir Somnath
4. State Gujarat
6. Toposheet No. 41L/5, 41L/9
D Environmental Settings of the Area
1. Ecological Sensitive
Areas S. No. R.F. Distance Direction
1 Reserved Forest 8.42 km South
2 Reserved Forest 7.03 km NE
3 Reserved Forest 6.74 km NW
2. National Parks/
Wildlife Sanctuaries
There is no National parks/wildlife sanctuaries present
within core and buffer zone.
3. Biosphere Reserves/
Tiger Reserves/
Elephant Reserves
and any other
There is no Biosphere Reserves/ Tiger Reserves/
Elephant Reserves and any other reserves present
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S.
No.
Particulars Details
reserves
4. Habitat for
migratory birds
There is no Habitat for migratory birds within core and
buffer zone.
5. Corridor for animals
of Schedule I and II
of the wildlife
(Protection Act
1972)
There is no Corridor for animals of Schedule I and II of
the wildlife (Protection Act 1972) within core and
buffer zone.
6. Archaeological Site
(notified, Other)
There is no Archaeological Site (notified, Other) within
core and buffer zone.
2. River / water body River/ water body Distance Direction
Sarswati River 1.40 km South Kapilla Nadi 4.20 km NE Hiran River 5.0 km NW
Defense Installation There is no Defense Installation within core and buffer
zone.
Industries / Thermal
Power Plant
There is no Industries / Thermal Power Plant within
core and buffer zone.
3. Nearest Town /
City/village Ajodha 1.58 km, SSW from mine site
4. Nearest Railway
Station Somnath Railway Station ~ 7.60 km in West Direction
from the mine site.
5. Nearest Airport Diu Airport ~ 50.20 km in South-East direction from
the mine site
6. State Boundary SH-6 is ~0.30 km in South direction from the mine site.
7. Seismic Zone Zone – III [as per IS 1893 (Part-I): 2002]
D Cost Details
1. Project Cost Rs. 30.0 Lakh/-
E Requirements of the Project
1. Water Requirement 3.83 KLD
2. Fuel requirement 100 LPD
3. Man Power
Requirement
32 ( Skilled and unskilled persons)
There is no Ecological Sensitive Area such as National Park, Wildlife Sanctuary, Biosphere
Reserves, & Mountains within 10 KM of the Mining lease. NOC from Forest Department has
been enclosed as Annexure-7.
The project does not involve under wild life protection act 1972, forest conservation act 1980
and CRZ notification 2011.
Proposed mining lease area is away from the Gir Somnath National park which is about 21.9
km in NNE direction from lease area.
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Figure 1-1: Location Map
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Figure 1-2: Google Imagery of the Mining Lease
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Figure 1-3: Environment Sensitive Map
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Figure 1-4: Google Image showing distance of Gir Somnath national park from ML area
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Project Site: Quarry Area
Project Site: Broken-Up Area
Project Site: Limestone Area
Project Site: Virgin Area
Photograph 1-1: Project site
Approach to Site 1.3.1
The mining lease area is situated at a distance of 10.0 km in west direction from Ajodha
town. The lease area is connected to National Highway NH-8D which is ~ 8.0 Km in
West direction from the mine site and SH-6 is 0.30 km in South direction. The area is
also connected by road to District headquarter Ajodha having an aerial distance of 10.0
Km in West direction from the mining lease area. The nearest railway station is Somnath
at a distance of 7.60 km in West direction from the mine site. Nearest Airport is Diu at a
distance of 50.20 km in SE direction from mine site.
1.4 About EIA Report
Regulatory Framework 1.4.1
As per EIA Notification dated 14th September 2006 & its subsequent amendments; the
proposed mining project falls under Activity (1a), namely Mining of Minerals. Such
activities are further divided into category “A” and “B”. Detail procedure for getting
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Environment clearance for area <5 ha established vide notification dated 24.12.2014 and
15.01.2016. In absence of set procedure mining operation started in the year 1979 after
getting statutorily permission such as approval of Mining Plan from Indian Bureau of
Mines, Ministry of Mines, Udaipur and mining operation continued and finally falls
under Violation category.
Considering the violation of the EIA Notification, 2006 and the provisions of the
notification No. S. O. 804 (E) Dated 14/03/2017 and to halt the project activates and
maintain status –quo until grant of Environment Clearance to the above project by the
MOEF & CC & as per latest Notification No. S.O. 1030(E) dated 08.03.2018 of MOEF
& CC the cases of violation will be appraised by the Expert Appraisal Committee at the
Central level and for B category the appraisal and approval thereof shall vest with the
state or Union territory level Expert Appraisal Committee and State or union territory
Environmental Impact Assessment Authorities in different states and Union territories
constituted under sub-section (3) of section 3 of the Environment Protection Act 1986.
The proposed production of Limestone is 18000 MTPA. The proposal falls in projects
activity no 1 (a) of schedule of the EIA Notification, 2006 and as the lease area is less
than 100 ha. It falls under category B1 vide amendment EIA notification dated
14.08.2018.
Purpose of EIA Report
The sole purpose of Environmental Impact Assessment report is to assess impacts of
project on the physical, natural & social (socio-economic) environment including the
people. Probable effects of the activities both negative & positive are identified and
assessed for facilitating decision making.
EC is an statutory requirement for all the cases of violation which will be appraise by
state or Union territory level Expert Appraisal Committee for „B‟ category mining
projects for which EIA/EMP has to be prepared and submitted to SEAC for granting
environment clearance as per Environment Protection Act 1986 and as per latest
Notification No. S.O. 1030(E) dated 08.03.2018.
EIA is also necessary to develop the said mines for sustainable growth with respects to
Mineral exploitation, social status and conserving the environmental aspects of
surroundings.
The Consultant
The EIA study was undertaken by the consultant namely, M/s. Overseas Min-Tech
Consultants – Jaipur (OMTC). OMTC is a National Accreditation Board for Education
and Training (NABET) Accredited Consultant Organization (ACO) and is qualified to
prepare EIA reports for Project / Activity 1(a) (Mining of Minerals), a mandatory
requirement for agencies submitting such studies to regulators for the purpose of seeking
EC.
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Project Chronology till Date 1.4.2
1. Shri Arjabhai Khimabhai Rathod submitted relevant documents, namely Form-1 (as
per the EIA Notification 2006, as amended till date) along with a Pre-feasibility
Report, Approved Mining plan and proposed Terms of References (ToR) for carrying
out environmental studies to the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority,
Gujarat, on 15th May 2018
2. A presentation to the SEAC, Gujarat, to finalize the ToR for the EIA study before
SEAC was held on 06.06.2018.
3. Project Proponent submitted reply on 23.08.2018 for the details sought by the
committee on 06.6.2018 and committee found it satisfactory. After deliberation, it was
unanimously decided to recommend for grant of ToR for Ajodha Limestone mine to
SEIAA as approved by SEIAA during its 97th meeting held on 24th August 2018 with
ToR file no. SIA/GJ/MIN/23285/2018.
4. OMTC carried out monitoring studies during the Winter Season (October, November
and December) and presented the findings in draft EIA report.
1.5 Statutory Permissions and Clearance Received
Shri Arjabhai Khimabhai Rathod is having an approved mining plan detailing the operation
and closure plan for lease area 2.0 ha. Details of permission and clearance received are
given in Table 1-4.
Table 1-4: Permission and Clearance Received
S. No. Permit and
Clearance
Regulatory
Authority
Letter No. Issue Date
1. Lease Deed
Execution date
Govt. of Gujarat MCR-1578-(R-
4)-3/427-CHH 24.04.1979
2.
Approved
Modified Mining
Plan
Regional Controller
of mines, Udaipur
682(23)617/2008
09.12.2013
3.
Review of
Mining Plan
including
Progressive Mine
Closure Plan
Regional Controller
of mines, Indian
Bureau of Mine,
Gandhinagar
684(4)(1)/MP-
151/2018
02.07.2018
1.6 Scoping before ToR
DPR for the project is prepared by the project authority through comprehensive survey
considering all the aspects related to the mining, including all environmental and natural
aspects. Reconnaissance was carried out prior to proceed for approved ToR. Standard ToR
was referred and major aspects / issues and impacts were identified considering site specific
attributes involved and ToR was proposed. Relevant project specific and site information‟s
were collected from DPR for the proposed ToR.
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1.7 Scope of Work
The following scope of work is intended to be covered as a part of this study report, within
the overall framework of the prescribed ToR‟s:
1. Preparation and submission of EIA report incorporating baseline data with respect to
environmental components viz. air, noise, water, land, biological and socio-economics
aspects, identification, prediction and evaluation of impacts, suggestion of EMP for
mitigation of adverse impacts including environmental monitoring, risk and disaster
management plan for getting Environmental Clearance from SEIAA, Gujarat.
2. Assessment of current level of pollution (air, water, noise & soil) in and around the
proposed mine under the existing conditions:
Monitoring of ambient air quality for PM10, PM2.5, SO2 and NOx around the study
area.
Monitoring of meteorological data (wind velocity, wind direction, air temperature,
humidity).
Monitoring and analysis of surface and ground water quality as per IS 10500:2012.
Monitoring of soil characteristics & impact on soil (pollutant deposition/other) in
long run.
Monitoring of Noise levels during 6.00 AM to 10.00 PM and night noise level
during 10.00 PM to 6.00 AM in and around the mining area covering commercial,
industrial, residential and sensitive areas.
3. Data Collection:
Collection of meteorological data from nearby IMD Station.
Collection of demographical data within the radius of 10 km from the project site
Collection of Geological & Hydro-geological Data.
4. Evaluation of existing Environmental status of water, air, flora, fauna, demography,
landuse pattern etc.
5. Collection of socio – economic profile of the project area and address in particular,
indigenous people, poverty alleviation, gender local population, agriculture, employment,
education & health.
6. Suggestions / recommendations for mitigation of adverse impacts comprising preventive /
control technologies, safeguards etc.
7. Preparation and submission of EIA report covering all the requirements of SEAC,
Gujarat.
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1.8 Importance to Country and Region
Importance to Country 1.8.1
As is used as raw material in construction of building and infrastructure projects, the
demand of is increasing day by day. In past, demand was not too much but now a days due
to rapid industrialization and urbanization its demand increasing with peace of time. At
present, demand of is more than the supply.
Importance to Region 1.8.2
Cement is an essential ingredient for the modern building construction. The new
generation cement plant in India now employs the latest technology for better
efficiency, energy conservation and economics of large capacity production. The
improved market conditions witnessed recently, after a grip of recession over a
long period, are expected to continue due to high priority being given by the
Government to housing and infrastructure and also in view of the massive
investment proposed in industry and rural sectors. Therefore, there is an urgent
need to increase the cement production capacity in the country in spite of severe
resource constraints.
With respect to the importance of the project to the nation, it can be well said that
in a developing nation like India, cement make a backbone for infrastructural
development. Thus, keeping in mind this requirement, mining of limestone is
essential for the nation`s growth.
1.9 Generic Structure of EIA Report
This report follows the generic structure of Environment Impact Assessment document provided
in Appendix III of EIA Notification, 2006. The report comprises with necessary tables, drawings
and annexes. The chapter schemes for the preparation of EIA for the proposed project are as
follows:-
Chapter 1: Introduction
This chapter provided the background information of the project, brief description and objectives
of the project, description of the area, scope, methodology and organization of the study.
Chapter 2: Project Description
This chapter presented the background information on the existing and proposed project
activities, technology being adopted, sources of pollution and proposed control measures.
Chapter 3: Description of Environment
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This chapter presented the methodology and findings of the field studies undertaken to establish
the baseline conditions.
Chapter 4: Anticipated Environmental Impacts and mitigation measures
This chapter detailed the inferences drawn from the environmental impact assessment of the
project during development and operational phases. It described the overall impacts of the project
and underscored the areas of concerned which needed mitigation measures.
Chapter 5: Analysis of Alternatives
This chapter presented the technology alternatives considered for the proposed project.
Chapter 6: Environmental Monitoring Programme
This chapter provided recommendations for Environmental Management Plan (EMP) including
mitigation measures for minimizing the negative environment impacts of the project.
Environmental monitoring required for effective implementation of mitigative measures during
operation of the project along with required institutional arrangements for their implementation.
Chapter 7: Additional Studies
This chapter will cover the details of public hearing proceedings (after public hearing) and also
covered the risks involved in the project. Disaster Management Plan, occupational health and
safety and summary of the other special studies as per ToR conditions.
Chapter 8: Project Benefits
This chapter presented the details of enterprise social commitment programmes that are being
undertaken in nearby villages.
Chapter 9: Cost Benefits Analysis
This chapter is related to the environmental benefits and cost related to the activities. The
economic benefits out of the project for the region and the country.
Chapter 10: Environmental Management Plan
This chapter presented the details of institutional arrangements for environmental protection and
conservation. Organization structure for environment Management is also brought out in this
chapter.
Chapter 11: Justification of project implementation, summary and conclusion.
This chapter presented the certain justification for the project implementation, summary of the
project, baseline environmental status and mitigation measures suggested to mitigate the impacts.
Chapter 12: Disclosure of Consultants Engaged
This chapter incorporated the list of various experts engaged in preparation of this EIA report
along with brief introduction of the ACO.
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1.10 Methodology Adopted
On the basis of quick assessment of the environmental conditions at the mine site and
nature of adjoining area, the lease area is considered as core zone, it was found that the
area lying within the 5 km radius from the periphery of mine lease boundary considered to
be the dominant zone where fugitive emission of the mining activity can have an impact on
physical and biological environments. Area between 5 km to 10 km radius from the
periphery of mine lease boundary considered as buffer zone, where only slight impact may
be observed occasionally.
1.11 Instrument Used
The following instruments were used at the site for environmental baseline data collection
work.
Respirable Dust Controller with attachment for gaseous Pollutants
Envirotech APM 860 BL
Thermometer
Sound Level Meter Model SL-4010
CO Meter Model ETCL/CO/012
1.12 Data Collected
Meteorological data collection instrument was set near to mine site. Expert field team (lab
team) stayed in this area during the study period. Micro Meteorological Data were
collected for 24 hours during summer season, without any interruption at one location. A
number of air, water and soil samples were collected and analyzed. Analyzed samples
include the following:-
Soil samples were collected and analyzed from seven locations
Ambient air quality was monitored at seven locations in different directions at different
distances based on meteorological conditions.
Noise levels measurement was carried out by sound level meter at seven locations
Groundwater samples were collected from seven locations and one surface water
sample was collected and analyzed.
In addition to above, the data on land use, vegetation, Flora and Fauna were also collected by
the field team by meeting with large number of local inhabitants in the study area and
different Government departments/ agencies.
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2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
2.1 General
The limestone mining having mine leases area 2.0 ha. in Plot No. 389 lies between
Latitude : 20°53‟55.8”to 20°53‟55.8"N
Longitude: 70°28‟51.9” to 70°28‟53.2” E and marked on Survey of India Toposheet No.
41L/5, 41L/9.
Near Village Ajotha, Tehsil Veraval, District Gir Somnath (Gujarat). This is a project for
limestone mining with production capacity of 18000 TPA.
Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mainly of calcium carbonate (CaCO3 ) in the
form of the mineral calcite. The two most important constituents are calcite and dolomite.
Limestone often contains magnesium carbonate, either as dolomite CaMg (CO3 ) 2 or
magnesite (MgCO3 ) mixed with calcite. Such rocks are termed as 'dolomitic' or
'magnesian' limestone.
Limestone produced in Gujarat is consumed mainly in cement and chemical industries and
also in textile, foundries and steel plants. The dolomitic limestone in Gujarat is used for
making slabs and tiles.
As Limestone used as raw material in construction of building and infrastructure projects,
the demand of is increasing day by day. In past, demand was not too much but now a days
due to rapid industrialization and urbanization its demand increasing with peace of time. At
present, demand of is more than the supply.
2.2 Description of Project
As per EIA Notification dated 14th September 2006 & subsequent amendments on 1
st
December 2009 and 4th
April 2011; the proposed mining project falls under Activity (1a),
namely Mining of Minerals. Such activities are further divided into category “A” and “B”.
The said project is for mining limestone in an area of 2.0 Ha.
Considering the violation of the EIA Notification , 2006 and the provisions of the
notification No. S. O. 804 (E) Dated 14/03/2017 and to halt the project activates and
maintain status –quo until grant of Environment Clearance to the above project by the
MOEF & CC & as per latest Notification No. S.O. 1030(E) dated 08.03.2018 of MOEF &
CC the cases of violation will be appraised by the Expert Appraisal Committee at the
Central level and for B category the appraisal and approval thereof shall vest with the state
or Union territory level Expert Appraisal Committee and State or union territory
Environmental Impact Assessment Authorities in different states and Union territories
constituted under sub-section (3) of section 3 of the Environment Protection Act 1986. This
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limestone mining project are listed as category “B1” under the said notification as the total
lease area is less than 25 ha, and thus requiring prior environmental clearance from state or
Union territory level Expert Appraisal Committee, Gujarat in this case.
The details regarding the mining lease are given in Table 2-1.
Table 2-1: Details of the Mining Lease
S. No. Particulars Details
A. Nature of the Project Limestone Mine
B. Size of the Project
1. Mine area 2.0 ha
2. Production Capacity 18,000 TPA
C Location Details
1. Village Ajodha
2. Taluka Veraval
3. District Gir Somnath
4. State Gujarat
5. Toposheet Numbers 41L/5, 41L/9
6. Latitude & Longitude Pillar Latitude Longitude
BP-1 20°53‟55.8” 70°28‟51.9”
BP-2 20°54‟01.4” 70°28‟51.6”
BP-3 20°54‟01.4” 70°28‟56.5”
BP-4 20°53‟57.1” 70°28‟55.9”
BP-5 20°53‟56.6” 70°28‟55.0”
BP-6 20°53‟55.8” 70°28‟53.2”
As per revenue records, the mining lease area is Govt. waste land falls in Plot No. 389.
Existing land use pattern is given in Table 2-2.
Table 2-2: Existing Land use Pattern of Mining Lease Area
S. No. Particulates Present Land - Use
1. Area under Mining 0.8320
2. Storage of Top Soil 00
3. OB Dumps 00
4 Minerals Storage 00
5. Infrastructure 0.02
6. Green belt 00
7. Road/Rasta 0.0400
8 Town ship area 00
9 Railway 00
10 Tailing pond 00
11 Effluent Treatment plant 00
12 Mineral separation plant 00
13 Mineral reject dump 00
8. Undisturbed area 1.108
Total 2.00
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Figure 2-1: Plan showing the entire surface features
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2.3 Geology
2.4 Regional Geology
Topography- Limestone deposited bearing area of Junagadh district around veraval is
almost simple and very gently sloping. In general it is agricultural belt traversed nallah
which are merging in river Megai is emptying in Arabian sea. There are scattered patches
of small rocky area comprised hillocks and high grounds with in agricultural land. Such
patches are rocky and are waste land.
The lease area is an irregular polygonal of waste land. The lease area is surrounded by
agricultural fields towards its southern side. To its eastern western and northern sides there
is rocky waste land and agricultural fields are at a distance.
General geology- The chronological order of the litho units existing in the area is as under:
The litho units and their chronological order exposed /occur in Junagadh district are as
under-
Table 2-3: Regional Geology of the area
Period Era Formation Description of rock
types
Post tertiary Recent sub recent Alluvium Grits and
conglomerates
Alluviaum, saline
marsh and blown sand
loose grits and
conglomarates
Post tertiary Pleistocene Milliolitic
Limestone
White to yellow, Pink
earthy marine
limestone, composed
of foraminifer around
which colitic grain has
been formed
Tertiary Lower Miocene Argillaceous
formations
Bluish gray kaski and
yellowish clays with
hard yellow
fossiliferous marbled.
Tertiary Lower Eocene Lateritic rocks Laterites, Lithomerges
Trappeans Cretaceous to
Eocene
Deccan traps with
differentiates and
associated trap
dykes
A flow mainly
amygdaloidal
porphyritic basalts
Source: Geology & Mineral resources of Junagadh District , Gujarat State, Directorate of
Geology and Mining Government of Gujarat.
Lithology:
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The entire area is mostly exposed by Miliolitic formation .The local stratigraphic sequence
observed in the area is as follows:
Age Formation Rock Types Thickness
Pleistocene
Miliolite
Limestone
Medium grained, light
grey to light brownish
grey ,high grade
limestone grading into
impure limestone and
calcareous clay
3m
Limestone of the area is a porous rock containing minute empty spaces and is also severly
affected by the solution effect of percolating water resulting in innumerable minute cavities
and voids within the otherwise massive rock. It shows prominent dune type current bedding
with bedding dips ranging between 50to 100 towards the south –east in general.
Local Geology 2.4.1
Limestone: Limestone mining is proposed by manual method with occasional drilling and
blasting. The general strike is SW-NE with 3 to 5 degree dip due North-West.
The chemical composition of crude limestone is calcium oxide content is 52.28%, LOI is
41.11% MgO content is 0.40%, silica content is 3.89%, Al2O3 Content is 0.51% and iron
oxide content is 0.40% the average thickness of limestone in the area is 6m and 6m in
probable. The following stratigraphic sequences have been observed:-
Table 2-4: Local Geology of the area
Litho- Units Nil
Top soil(m) Nil
Overburden (m) Nil
Limestone 12 m
Bottom of limestone is not explored Nil
Exploration Proposed 2.4.2
Four Trenches were made
Table 2-5: Exploration Proposed
Name volume
T 1 3x2x4
T 2 3x2x3.5
T 3 3x2x2.5
T 4 3x2x4
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Number of pits and trenches indicating dimensions, spacing etc. along and across 2.4.3
the strike/ foliation with reference to geological plan.
One Pit is available in the lease area.
Table 2-6: Pit Detail
Pit No. Length
(Meter)
Width
(Meter)
Depth
(Meter) Location
PIT-1 140 30.5 3 00 E TO120
0E & 23
0N TO 143
0N
Geological sections prepared along and across the strike in 1: 1000 has been maped in
Plate No.4
i) all the lithological units exposed in the area, in the pits, trenches and in any other
openings made for prospecting and mining operations showing contact between
lithological units;
ii) Structure:
No structural features viz. fault, fold or any other geological disturbance
encountered in the mining lease area. It is bedded deposit with horizontal to3 to
50 dip SE.
iii) Location of prospecting pits & mining operations are shown in Surface
Geological Plan Plate No-2.
Geological sections may be prepared on natural scale of geological plan at suitable
interval across the lease area from boundary to boundary.
Geological sections prepared along and across the strike in 1: 1000 scale. Sections are
prepared from boundary to boundary on Plate No:3
Broadly indicate the future programme of exploration with due justification(duly
marking on Geological plan year wise location in different colours) taking into
consideration the future tentative excavation programme planned in next Five years
as in table below: -
4, core bore hole is proposed as Year 2019-20.
Year No.of
boreholes
Grid interval Total meterage
2019-20 PCBH1 125m,116m,93m& 154 m
respectively
100m
PCBH2
PCBH3
PCBH4
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2.5 Raw material required along with estimated quantity, likely source, marketing and of
final products, mode of transportation of raw material and finished products.
2.6 Category wise (proved, probable & possible) Reserves estimated
The reserves and resources have been calculated by estimating the reserve considering the
mineralization as per the old bore holes & new bore holes. Area explored under different
level of exploration has been marked on the geological plan and code for area considered
for different categories of reserve/resources estimation has been marked on geological cross
sections.
After approval Review of Mining, the actual productions of Limestone during first-five
year period (2013-14 to 2017-18) 74815 tonnes.
Table 2-7: The year wise production of Limestone
Year Production of Limestone (in tonnes)
2013-14 11220.53
2014-15 31939.06
2015-16 9958.41
2016-17 729
2017-18 20968
Total 74815
2.7 Estimated mineral reserve/resources
Table 2-8: Estimated mineral reserve/resources as on 10.12.2013
Estimated mineral reserve/resources in different categories of UNFC as reported in
the last Approved SOM are given below as on 10.12.2013
A. Total Mineral Reserve UNFC Code Quantity in
Tons
Grade
Proved Mineral Reserve 111 111 152390
Probable Mineral Reserve 121
&122
121 Nil
122 141810
B. Total Remaining
Resources
Feasibility mineral Resource 211 54400
Prefeasibility mineral
Resource
221& 222 107120
Measured mineral resource 331 -
Indicated mineral resource 332 -
Inferred mineral resource 333 -
Reconnaissance mineral
resource
334 0
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Total Reserve + Resource 455770
Presently the project proponent has carried out the four no trenches DTH boreholes,
therefore re-estimated reserve & resources are as on 1.4.2018
Table 2-9: Re-estimated reserve & resources are as on 1.4.2018
Updated Estimated mineral reserve/resources in different categories of UNFC
A. Total Mineral
Reserve
UNFC Code Quantity in
Tons(90%)
Quantity in
Tons(10%)
Grade
Proved Mineral
Reserve 111
111 79314.3
8812.7
90 % Chemical
Grade &10%
Cement Grade
Probable Mineral
Reserve 121 &122
121 0
122 0
B. Total Remaining
Resources
Feasibility mineral
Resource
211 337.5 37.5 90 % Chemical
Grade &10%
Cement Grade
Prefeasibility mineral
Resource
221& 222
Measured mineral
resource
331 0
Indicated mineral
resource
332 0
Inferred mineral
resource
333 0
Reconnaissance
mineral resource
334 0
Total Reserve +
Resource
79651.8 8850.2
Table 2-10: Mineral Reserve /Resources as per Geological axis of UNFC
Mineral Reserve /Resources as per Geological axis of UNFC:-
Level of Exploration Resource in Tonne Grade
G1 – Detailed exploration 79314.3
Chemical
Grade
8812.7
Cement
Grade
90 % Chemical Grade
&10% Cement Grade
G2 – General Exploration
G3 – Prospecting -
G4- Reconnaissance -
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2.8 Method of estimation of reserves
Considering the occurrence of Limestone in Pit, following points are taken into
consideration for reserve estimation.
Average 3m considered as chemical grade limestone for proved.
Bulk density of 2.2 tonne /m3 has been considered for Limestone.
Recovery of minerals is taken 100% of total ROM.
From the total ROM after considering recoverable mineral, 100% is taken as
recoverable mineral of which 10% undersized limestone is considered as cement
Grade.
Sorting and loading is done manually.
Surface Geological Plan and Sections plan of the ML Area has been attached as
Plate no.4 with Approved mining plan.
Table 2-11: Mineral resource & Associated waste Calculation
Sec
tion
lin
e
Infl
uen
ce l
ength
in
met
ers
Top
S
oil
S
ecti
on
are
a i
n S
q.m
ts
Top
soil
Cu
m
Wast
e se
ctio
n o
n
are
a i
n S
q.m
ts
Wast
e
(In
terb
urd
en+
over
bu
rden
) in
Cu
m
Min
erali
zed
sect
ion
al
are
in
Sq
.mts
Min
eral
reso
urc
e
in C
um
Bu
lk D
ensi
ty
(T/C
um
)
Min
eral
Res
ou
rces
(in
T)
W-W’ 30 Nil Nil Nil Nil 383 11490 2.2 25,278
X-X’ 39 Nil Nil Nil Nil 332 12948 2.2 28,486
Y-Y’ 39 Nil Nil Nil Nil 272 10608 2.2 23,338
Z-Z’ 22 Nil Nil Nil Nil 243 5011.25 2.2 11,025
Total 88,127
211
W-W’ 10 Nil Nil Nil Nil 6 48 2.2 106
X-X’ 8 Nil Nil Nil Nil 5 40 2.2 88
Y-Y’ 8 Nil Nil Nil Nil 4 32 2.2 71
Z-Z’ 10 Nil Nil Nil Nil 5 50 2.2 110
Total 375
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From the total ROM after considering recoverable mineral, 100% is taken as recoverable
mineral whereas 10% undersized limestone is produced (which is used as cement grade
Limestone)
Table 2-12: The mineral reserves are computed as per UNFC
Category UNFC
Code
Quantity in
million tons
Category
Chemical Cement
A. Total Mineral Reserve --
Proved Mineral Reserve 111 79314.3 8812.7
Probable mineral Reserve 121 & 122 Nil Nil
B. Total Remaining Resources
Feasibility mineral Resource 211 337.5 37.5
Prefeasibility mineral resource 221 & 222
Measured mineral resource 331
Indicated mineral resource 332
Inferred mineral resource 333
Reconnaissance mineral resource 334
Total Reserve + Resource 74757.6 8306.4
2.9 Life of Mine
The proposed annual production is about 17,625 Tonne.
So Life of mine = Total mineable reserves/ Average Annual
Production = 88,127/ 17,625
= 5.00 Years
= 5 Years
2.10 Mineral Beneficiation
No mineral beneficiation is needed as the mineral produced from this mine is to be
displaced in crude form. No activity for up gradation of mineral at the mine site shall be
carried out.
2.11 Resources optimization / recycling and reuse envisaged in the project
a. All the construction and testing equipment used in the present will be put to use in other
similar project once the project is completed.
b. Waste water generated will be sent to septic tank / soak pit.
c. Rainwater harvesting will be carried out during the operational phase and harvested water
will be stored in ponds in the slope areas. This water will be used for sprinkling,
plantation and sanitary use.
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d. Safety zone will be created around the mining lease area to avoid any eventualities and
barrier will impose through plantation.
e. Proper restoration of the mine lease area will be carried out at the end of the mining
through scientific way. Mine restoration plan will be suggested.
2.12 Project Description with process details and infrastructure facilities
Present and Proposed Method of Mining 2.12.1
Present Method of Mining:
The present method of mining is manual open cast method using pick axes, crow bar,
spade etc. There is only one pit available and whose dimension are given below:
Pit No. Length
(Meter)
Width
(Meter)
Depth
(Meter) Location
PIT-1 140 30.5 3 00 E TO120
0E & 23
0N TO 143
0N
Benches of 2.0 m height are mined width of benches is not less than the height. Mild
blasting is carried out wherever required. Holes are drilled by jack hammer & blasted
using ANFO and high explosive as booster charge as and when required. Full thickness
of Chemical grade limestone is being mined.
Limestone so mined is sized manually. Sized limestone is loaded manually into trucks
/tippers for transportation to the soda Ash Plant. There is no generation of waste.
Proposed method of mining:-
The proposed method of Mining will be Open-cast Manual mining method by
forming benches of 3.0 m height and width more than height comprising Jack
Hammer drilling, manual breaking & loading of limestone with Tractor trolley.
Systematic & scientific mining has been proposed considering the technical
parameters like surface topography, quality variation, geotechnical aspects &
restriction over site such as habitation, High building within 300 meters. There is a
presence of river (nalla) in North West of the lease area So, A barrier of 45m has
been taken.
It is proposed to mine the deposit from North western part extending towards south
eastern part of the lease area by forming benches from top to bottom with height of
the bench 3.0 m height width of the bench will be more than height as extend
towards south east, ultimate pit slope proposed is 70°.
Mild drilling and blasting is Proposed.
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The statutory barrier along the mining lease boundary will be kept 7.5 m. as shown in
Plate No‟s- 3.
A thick plantation is proposed along the mine boundary within the lease hold area
which will not allow the noise to propagate & get absorbed. Mining is proposed to be
carried out up to 16mRL.
The mining operation will be carried under the supervision of qualified 1st class
mining engineer. The site for disposal of waste, afforestation to be carried out has
been marked on year wise production and development plan, Plate No.-3. The ground
water table is 10-12m below the general surface depending upon the relief of areas.
However in dry season it goes to 15-20m below the surface.
Proposed Year wise development for two Years 2.12.2
It is proposed to develop the Limestone deposits by proper formation of benches of (3m
height and width more than height. The year-wise plan and the sections and position of
the pit at the end of each year have been given in Plate No. 5.
It is proposed to produce average 18,000 tonne per annum of saleable Limestone minerals
by considering & 10% undersized limestone which is used in cement grade as sweetner.
So, Average 18, 000 tonne ROM is to be produced.
During the first year (2018-19) of mining, the mining will be carried out by forming
single bench of Average depth 3m (19-16mRl) to win the mineral as shown on the
section W-W ‟& L-L‟in Plate No. 5.(A).
During the second year (2019-20) of mining the work will be carried by forming one
bench of Average depth 3m (19-16mRl) to win mineral as shown on the sections X-X &
L-L‟in Plate No.5. (B).
During the third year (2020-21) of mining, the mining will be carried out by forming
single bench of Average depth 3m (19-16mRl) to win the mineral as shown on the
section L-L in Plate No. 5. (C).
During the fourth year (2021-22) of mining, the mining will be carried out by forming
one bench of Average depth 3m(19-16mRl) to win the mineral as shown on the section
Y-Y‟ & L-L‟in Plate No. 5(D).
During the fourth year (2022-23) of mining, the mining will be carried out by forming
single bench of Average depth 3m (19-16mRl) to win the mineral as shown on the
section Z-Z‟& L-L‟in Plate No. 5(E).
Year wise production details of mineral and waste is given in below:
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Table 2-13: Year wise Production of Mineral and Waste
Yea
r
Are
a
(m2)
Av
era
ge
Dep
th (
m)
Vo
lum
e (m
3)
B.D
R.O
.M
(M.T
)
Rec
ov
era
ble
Lim
esto
ne
in T
on
ne
To
tal
Min
eral
Rej
ect
(m3)
Un
der
Siz
ed li
mes
ton
e
(m3)
2018-
2019
3056.7
0
2.6804 8193.18 2.2 18,025 18,025 Nil 1802.5
2019-
2020
3260.2
1 2.5083 8177.7 2.2 17,991 17,991 Nil 1799.1
2020-
2021 3357 2.6299 8228.57 2.2 18103 18103 Nil 1810
2021-
2022 3774 2.1690 8185.80 2.2 18,008 18,008 Nil 1800.8
2022-
2023 3642 1.9969 7272.71 2.2 16,000 16,000 Nil 16,00
Open Cast Mining/ Bench Parameters 2.12.3
Salient features of the proposed method of working indicating category of mine.
i) Minerals occurring in statutory barriers of 7.5 m are not considered.
ii) Recovery of Minerals is taken 100% of total ROM.
iii) From the total ROM after considering recoverable mineral, 100% is taken as
recoverable mineral whereas 0% as mineral rejects & 10% is taken as
undersized limestone of total ROM.
iv) The mannual Mining is proposed method of mining of mineral limestone.
v) Mild Drilling & Blasting is proposed.
vi) Tractor trolley & trucks are proposed for handling the mineral & transportation.
vii) Height of the bench is proposed as average 3m & width of the bench will be
more than 3m.
viii) Proposed Ultimate pit slope is 700 from vertical.
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ix) Mannual Sorting & Loading will be done.
Figure 2-2: Process flow chart of mining Method
2.13 Specification of Machinery Proposed
The mining machineries to be used in proposed mining operation is given below:
Table 2-14: List of Machinery Proposed to be used
Operation Machine Name No’s Capacity Drilling Jack Hammer 2 120Cfm
Excavation Manual 1 32 mm dia Transport Truck 6 16 Tonne
2.14 Solid Waste Disposal (Top Soil/OB)
No, waste generated in five years. Tentative tonnage of the saleable material may be arrived by computing approximate bulk density (2) and recovery factor (100%) as these data are variable and may be established on time series. No, Top Soil and no, Mineral reject will be generated within five years plan period
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2.15 Water Requirement and Wastewater Generation
The daily water demand for the project is estimated to be 3.83 KLD. The drinking water of
1.44 KLD will be made available from the nearby village Ajotha. Water required for other
domestic propose, dust suppression and plantation will be arranged by rain harvested water
stored in tank after and during monsoon. The quality of water is reportedly potable. The
pond desiltation and impoundment will be done by the project proponent. The detailed
breakup of the water requirement is given below in Figure 2-3 and Table 2-1516.
Figure 2-3: Water Balance Diagram
Table 2-1516: Break –UP of Water Requirement
Sr. No. Usage Basis Total Water
Requirement
1. Domestic Purpose
32 workers in mine, 10 LPD drinking
water requirement per person as per
Mines Act hence for drinking
purpose total water requirement is
320 LPD (0.320 KLD), 35 LPD
water for 32 people for sanitation
purpose hence water requirement for
sanitation 1120 LPD (1.12 KLD). So
total water requirement for domestic
purpose comes out to be 1440 LPD
hence approximately 1.44 KLD
domestic water requirement
1.44 KLD
2. Dust Suppression
Haul road has an area of 3925 m2.
Considering the atmospheric
condition and type of soil, water
sprinkling for curbing fugitive
emission is assumed as 0.1 L/m2 (As
per ToR condition) Hence total water
requirement comes out to be 392.5
LPD (0.39 KLD) for water sprinkling
two time. Water sprinkling will be
0.39 KLD
Daily Water Demand
3.83 KLD
Domestic Purpose
1.44 KLD
Dust Suppression / Water Sprinkling
0.39 KLD
Greenbelt / Plantation
2.0 KLD
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Sr. No. Usage Basis Total Water
Requirement
done twice a haul road in a day using
5000 L tanker.
3. Greenbelt
Development
Green belt development area will be
33% of total lease area as 0.66 ha.
Says 6600 m2. 1 Plant is assumed in
4 m2 area (As per ToR); hence 413
trees proposed for plantation per
year. No of Plantation
= Area (Ha) X 10000
Row x Plant
= 0.66x10000
4 x 4
= 412.5 (says 413)
while calculate daily water
requirement 5.0 LPD/plant keeping
soil and atmospheric conditions in
mind, hence for 413 trees total
requirement comes out 413 X 5.0
LPD equals to 2065 LPD as 2.0 KLD
*The additional water requirement
every year as per the increased
plantation will be taken from the rain
water harvested ponds
2.0 KLD
Total - 3.83 KLD
Wastewater Generation 2.15.1
No process wastewater will be generated during the mining operation. Mobile Toilet will
be arranged for sanitation proposes.
2.16 Power Requirement
There is no electricity proposed as the mining will be done during the day time and the
machinery proposed will be operated by the use of diesel. It is expected that during peak
of production approximately 100 liter of diesel per day will be consumed by all the
machinery proposed for mining. Diesel will not be stored within the mine precincts.
2.17 Employment Details
The total manpower required for the mining activity will be 32. Preference for
employment will be given to local workers. Staff & workers proposed to be employed are
given below.
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Table 2-17: Manpower Requirement
2.18 Site Services
Mine office & First Aid Station - An office – cum –store will be constructed in the
statutory boundary; first aid box with all necessary materials will be kept in the mine
office.
Store Room – Store room will be constructed on the mine boundary.
Rest Shelter - Temporary Rest Shelter will be made available.
Drinking water facility - The drinking water will be made available from the nearby
village.
Domestic Water & Dust Suppression- Pond and rain harvested water stored in tank
after and during monsoon. The quality of water will be reportedly potable.
Adequate lighting arrangements: Single shift working during day time is proposed,
yet adequate lighting arrangements will be made at quarry face and haulage roads as
per statutory norms.
Storage of machinery, tools, oil and grease.
Toilets: The toilet facility will be proposed for the better sanitary condition of the
workers employed in Mining area.
A small nursery will be developed for plantation.
2.19 Surface Drainage Pattern
The highest elevation. Small elliptical shape mound having the highest RL of lease is
21.43 mRL whereas the lowest RL of the lease area is 18.52 mRL. The general
depression of the area is towards North –east side.
The general drainage pattern is towards NW which is connected with seasonal nala
flowing along the NW boundary of the area. The Saraswati River is flow from south
direction at a distance of 1.40 KM from mine site.
S. No. Particulars Number(s)
1. Mining Engineer (As per Rule 55 of MCDR 2017) 1
2. Geologist 1
3. Unskilled Labour 15
4. skilled Person 10
5. Drill operator & helper 2
6. Truck Driver 3
Total 32
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2.20 Planning Brief
1) Planning Concept (type of industries, facilities, Transportation etc.) Town and
Planning / Development authority classification
In order to facilitate augmentation of material supply (minerals) to various consumers in
states of India, an analysis of the infrastructure requirements has been carried out and
based on such analysis; it is decided to create suitable infrastructure facilities (network)
to facilitate transportation of minerals or raw materials from the point of demand to
points of supply. The mining is planned by Shri Arjabhai Khimabhai Rathod and is in
process of establishing network all over the states to take care of future demand supply
gap to fulfill the requirement of various consumers throughout the state. The details
regarding transportation facility is given below:
Transportation 2.20.1
2.20.1.1 Traffic Density Survey
The traffic study was carried out on SH-6 (Somnath-una highway), in South direction.
The main objective of the survey is to characterize the type, category and number of
vehicles plying on the road.
2.20.1.2 Methodology of Vehicle Count
The vehicle plying on road in both the directions were counted continuously for 24 hours.
The vehicles were counted every hour and stipulated by Indian Road Congress (IRC).
The vehicles were counted every hour and stipulated by Indian Road Congress (IRC).
The loaded & unloaded dumpers / trucks will move on the State Highway and National
Highway for the further transportation of minerals from the lease area to other places of
demand for the Limestone. Keeping in view that, the movement of trucks / dumpers may
increase the traffic density of the nearest State Highway and National Highway. A traffic
Study on the present traffic scenario have been made to measure the increase PCU/hr.
Traffic study measurements were performed at one location on SH-6 (Somnath-una
highway), to assess impact on local transport infrastructure due to this mining project.
The traffic volume at the location is summarized as per the categorization and given
below.
Details of Production & Dispatches:-
This is a lease area allotted to the lessee. Future production programme has been planned
as per the details given below:
Table 2-18: Details of Production & Dispatches
S.No. Detail Quantity & Nos.
1 Total geological reserve Chemical Grade =79314.3 T
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Cement Grade=8812.7 T
2 Total Mineable reserve 88,127 T
3 Annual Production 18000 T
4 No. of working day 240
5 Daily production 18000/240 = 75 TPD
6 No. of Dumper/Trippers (Capacity of
dumper is 16 T)
75/16 = 4.68 (5)
7 No. of Trips (2-Loaded & Unloaded) 5/2 = 2.5
Table 2-19: Survey point for study of traffic on SH-6 (Somnath-Una highway)
Sr. No. Point No. Latitude(N) Longitude (E)
1. SH-6 (Somnath-Una Highway) 20°53'44.84"N 70°28'38.95"E
Table 2-2021: Existing Passenger Car Unit (PCU) on SH-6 (Somnath-una highway),
S.
No. Vehicles
Number of
Vehicles
Distribution/Day
PCU
Factor
Total Number of
Vehicle in PCU
1. Cycle 20 0.50 10
2. Two Wheelers (Motor Cycle
or Scooter) 113 0.50 56.5
3.
Four Wheelers (Passenger
Car, Pick Up, Van Or Auto
Rickshaw Cars)
98 1.00 291
4. Truck or Bus 82 3.0 246
5. Heavy Vehicles
(Truck trailer) 72 4.50 324
6. Tractor 52 4.50 234
7. Bullock Cart - 8.00 -
Total 452 - 1161.5
Post project Increase in Traffic Density 2.20.2
Post Project incremental Passenger Car Units (PCU) on SH-6 (Somnath-una highway),
are given in below.
Table 2-22: Proposed Passenger Car Unit on Kaccha Road (Mine site to SH-6)
S.
No. Vehicles
Number of
Vehicles
Distribution/Day
PCU
Factor
Total Number of
Vehicle in PCU
1. Cycle 20 0.50 10
2. Two Wheelers (Motor Cycle
or Scooter) 113 0.50 56.5
3.
Four Wheelers (Passenger
Car, Pick Up, Van Or Auto
Rickshaw Cars)
98 1.00 291
4. Truck or Bus 82 3.0 246
5. Heavy Vehicles
(Truck trailer) 72+5=77 4.50 346.5
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S.
No. Vehicles
Number of
Vehicles
Distribution/Day
PCU
Factor
Total Number of
Vehicle in PCU
6. Tractor 52 4.50 234
7. Bullock Cart - 8.00 -
Total 442 - 1184
Carrying Capacity of the Roads 2.20.3
Post project PCU will be 1184 PCUs (1161.5 PCUs Existing + 22.5 PCUs Post) on SH-6
(Somnath-una highway),. It can be clearly stated that the road used for carrying mineral
to the end users is capable of handling the additional load due to mining activities.
Table 2-23: Carrying Capacity of Roads
Project site to NH Vol. of vehicle in
PCU/day
Capacity of
Roads in
PCU/day
LOS
SH-6 (Somnath-una
highway), 1184 2000
0.59 (Good/
Average/ Fair)
*LOS- Level of Services
V/C LOS Performance
0.0-0.2 A Excellent
0.2-0.4 B Very Good
0.4-0.6 C Good/ Average/ Fair
0.6-0.8 D Poor
0.8-0.10 E Very Poor
Note: Capacity as per IRC: 64-1990
Conclusion
Not much impact will be there on the local transport. The LOS value from the proposed
mine may be “Good/ Average/ Fair” for State highway-6 (Somnath to Una Highway). So,
the additional load on the carrying capacity of the concern roads is not likely to have any
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Figure 2-4: Google image of Road Map for mineral transport from Kaccha Road to SH-6.
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Figure 2-5: Key plan of Road Transportation of Limestone through mine site
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2.21 Groundwater
The mining pit will be below the general ground level of the surrounding area which will be 21.43 m. The water level in post monsoon season will be 10-12 m below the surface depending upon the relief of the area and in dry season it goes to 15-20 m below the surface. The ultimate working depth will be maintained up to 16 m RL hence will not touch the general water table. Dewatering of rain water collected during rainy season will be done by hired diesel operated pump of 5 HP and depth of water table is given as Figure 2-6.
Figure 2-7: Schematic Diagram of Mine Working
2) Population Projection
There will be population increase due to mining activities carried out and infrastructure to
be developed in the vicinity of the mining area through employment, market, business etc.
3) Land Uses Planning
At present, there is a pit in the area. It is proposed to work the deposit of Limestone in next five years by developing the mine by formation of proper benches, each of 3m height. At the conceptual stage, the mined out pits will acquire 1.6842 ha will be converted into water reservoir.
2.22 Assessment of infrastructure Demand (Physical & Social)
Not Applicable
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Amenities / Facilities
Facilities for health to the mine workers, water supply, market, sanitary, communication and
recreational facilities as practicable will be provided during the operation phase of the
project to make the life more comfortable and adaptive.
2.23 Proposed Infrastructure
(1) Industrial Area (Processing area)
Not applicable
(2) Residential Area (Non-processing Area)
Not Applicable
(3) Greenbelt
Plantation will be carried out with locally available species as per the norms to
compensate the cutting of trees in the mining lease area as per the forest conservation Act
1980.
(4) Gujarat is one of the leading states in terms of labour productivity and a large proportion
of the state is engaged in running owned business. The state govt. is committed to
providing better education, training and healthcare to the population.
Education: In Gujarat the literacy rate is increased as per census 2011. It is also home to
premier educational and research institutions of India.
Health: Public health services are available to the population in all over the Gujarat state.
(5) Connectivity (Traffic and transportation Road/rail/ metro/ water ways etc.)
It is intended to make maximum use of the existing infrastructure and augment /
strengthen existing roads, wherever required. Hence no major changes are envisaged due
to this mining activity.
(6) Drinking Water management (Sources & supply of water)
Drinking water will be supplied to the workers by providing water supply through road
tankers and available nearby sources.
(7) Sewage System
Toilets will be connected to septic tank & soak pits for disposal of human waste during
operational phases of the mining.
(8) Industrial Waste Management
Not Applicable
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Solid waste generated from the campsite and other wastes like plastics, papers,
cardboards etc. will be properly collected, segregated and reused disposed-off
appropriately. Overburden will be collected separately and stored at a designated place
will all safety and precautions to avoid any erosion or runoff.
(10) Power Requirement and supply / source
The proposed limestone mining will be done by opencast manual method and will be
done only day time, hence there will no requirement of power.
2.24 Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R&R) plan (policy to be adopted (central / state)
in respect of the project affected persons including home ouster’s, Land ouster’s
and less labourers, a brief outline to be given)
Not applicable, there is no displacement or resettlement involved.
2.25 Project Cost
S. No Particulars Cost (Rs. In INR)
1 Machinery Cost 15.0 Lakh
2 Plant and minor equipment 5.0 Lakh
3 Land Cost 4.0 Lakh
4 Building cost 1.0 Lakh
5 Others 5.0 Lakh
Total Cost 30.0 Lakh
2.26 Project Implementation Schedule
Efforts are being made to obtain all the statutory permissions for the mine. The
commencement of production with capacity of 18,000 TPA of Limestone will be soon after
obtaining Environmental Clearance and other statutory clearances (CTE & CTO) from
State Environment Assessment Authority and SPCB.
2.27 Impact Evaluation
There will be positive significant impact because of supply of minerals by establishing
distribution/supply and transportation network to the consumers which will help to invite
more industries to the region and also to the existing industries in the state. Nearby there
will be development of industrial growth and increase in economic benefits in the region
which will also help to enhance the economic growth of the region & the country.
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3 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT
3.1 Introduction
To assess the impacts of project activities on existing physical, biological and social
environment, it is necessary to study the present environmental status of the area by
collecting the information on following attributes:
Land Environment
Water Environment
Air Environment
Meteorology
Noise Environment
Biological Environment
Socio-economic Environment
The relevant information and data (Both Primary & Secondary) was collected in the core as
well as buffer zone (10 km. distance from the lease boundary) during Winter Season
(October, November, December) 2018 in accordance to the guidelines set up for
preparation of EIA studies. The samples collected were analyzed using in house NABL
Accredited Laboratory “Overseas Test House & Research Centre”, Jaipur. Copy of NABL
certificate and lab analysis reports has been enclosed as Annexure-8.
Secondary data was collected from Indian Meteorological Department (IMD)-Veraval,
State Mines & Geology department, Central Ground water board, District Forest office,
Socio-Economic data was collected from Directorate of Census, Water Resource
department, District Statistical departments etc.
3.2 Study Area
The study area is taken in accordance with the provisions of sector specific EIA guidance
manual for Mining of Minerals manual, published by Ministry of Environment and Forests,
during 2010. The study area for the Limestone Mining Project was as follows:
The proposed project area (M. L. area) is considered as „Core Zone‟.
10 km radius from the boundary limits of the M.L. area is considered as „Buffer Zone‟.
The study area is entirely rural and falls in Village Ajodha District of Gir Somnath of
Gujarat State.
The environmental setting of the study area is given below:
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3.3 Study Period
The baseline environmental quality represents the existing status of various
environmental components in the study area. As a part of Environmental Impact
Assessment Study, environmental monitoring was carried out for summer season
covering the months of (October, November, December) 2018.
3.4 Land Environment
Land Cover is the physical material at the surface of the earth (it includes grass, asphalt,
trees, bare ground, water etc.) whereas Land use is the human use of land. Land Use
involves the management and modification of natural environment or wilderness into
built environment such as fields, pastures and settlements. It has also been defined as "the
arrangements, activities and inputs people undertake in a certain land cover type to
produce, change or maintain it". Studies on land use aspects of eco-system play an
imperative role in identifying susceptible issues and to take appropriate action to uphold
ecological equilibrium in the region. The main objective of this section is to provide a
baseline status of the study area, covering 10 km radius around the mining lease so that
temporal changes due to the mining activities on the surroundings could be assessed in
future.
Objective of the Study 3.4.1
The objective of the land use study is given below:
To develop land use & land cover map using land coordinates of the project area.
To identify, mark and classify important basic features as per the primary and
secondary data collected.
To suggest measures for conservation and sustainable use of land.
Land Use Pattern of Mining Lease (Core Area) 3.4.2
The lease area Government waste Land. Existing land use of the core zone is given in
Table 2.2.
The total land of the study area is divided into different categories.
Built-up Area
Sand Dunes
Shrub Rangeland
Vegetation
Barren Land
Water Body
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Methodology 3.4.3
The land use/land cover map of the study area has been prepared from using the recent
satellite Resourcesat-2/P6, Sensor- LISS-II, image scene (DOP 02.02.2019) downloaded
from Bhuvan NRSC portal (www.bhuvan.nrsc.gov.in ) and processed using GIS software
supported with ground checks / ground truth verification. Area and distance calculations
have been carried out using GIS software after geo-referencing and interpretation has
been performed based on site information acquired through ground survey with survey of
India topographical maps of the scale 1:50,000 and Google Earth explorer (Professional
Version).
Geo Referencing of Topo Map
SoI Toposheet has been geo-referenced in geographic lat/long coordinate system using
DIP Software - ERDAS Imagine 2014, GIS Software- Arc GIS 10.3.1.
Base Map Layer Creation
Project site mine plan map, Google maps and geo-referenced Toposheet have been used
as a reference map for base layer creation. In base layer linear, polygon and point features
like roads, rail, canals, village locations and project site have been created in vector data
format. Base map layer information has been used for analysis of surrounding features
like roads, rail, and village locations near project site activity through superimposing on
thematic map for data integration. The land use/land cover of the study area is given in
Table 3-1 and shown in Figure 3-1.
Table 3-1: Land use pattern of the Study Area
Colors Classes Area (in Ha.) Area (in %)
Built Up Land 2054.68 6.31
Crop Land 16211.47 49.76
Fallow Land 1198.23 3.68
Forest 984.57 3.02
Open Scrub Land 782.25 2.40
Dense Scrub Land 929.15 2.85
Waste Land 1208.29 3.71
Stony Waste Land 821.54 2.52
Water Bodies/ Rivers 1721.36 5.28
Ocean 4695.47 14.41
Wetland 435.88 1.34
Grazing Land 358.48 1.10
Mining Area 542.14 1.66
Sandy Area 287.08 0.88
Industrise Area 350.89 1.08
Total 32581.48 100.00
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Figure 3-1: Land Use/ Land cover map of the Study Area
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Figure 3-2: Satellite map of the Study Area
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3.5 Topography and Drainage
Topography of the Study Area 3.5.1
Topographically, The configuration of the area is irregular polygon shape and elongated
along N-S direction. The lease area is situated in a rugged and undulating terrain with low
mounds .A Small elliptical shape mound having the highest RL of lease is 21.43 mRL
whereas the lowest RL of the lease area is 18.52 mRL. The general depression of the area
is towards North –east side.
. Topographical elevation of the core and buffer zone is given in Table 3-2.
Table 3-2: Topographical Elevation of the Core Zone and Buffer Zone
Elevation range (Buffer Zone) 21.43 m RL – 18.52
Depth of workings (from natural
surface level starting the pit
excavation)
19.0 m RL- 16.0 m RL
Ultimate Working Depth 16.0 mRL
Difference from surface level to
ultimate working pit
3.0 m
Ground Water Table Pre Monsoon –15-20 m BGL
Post Monsoon- 10-12 m BGL
Area 2.0 hect.
Drainage of Study Area 3.5.2
The general drainage pattern is towards NW which is connected with seasonal nala
flowing along the NW boundary of the area. There is no major drainage pattern except
seasonal nala.
Rain water flows through the natural slope are draining into seasonal nalla. It is non-
perennial in nature.
Sarswati River which is Perianal River is situated near mine site at a distance of 1.40 km
that flows from South direction of proposed area.
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Figure 3-3: Drainage map of the Study Area
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3.6 Seismicity of the Study Area
Based on occurrence of earthquakes of different intensities, the Seismic Zoning Map of India (IS 1893, 2001; BMTPC, 2006; NBC 2005) divides the country into 4 seismic zones as shown below. Seismic Zone V is the highest risk zone where earthquakes having intensity of IX+ on Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale can take place. Earthquakes of intensities between VIII to IX can be experienced in seismic Zone IV, whereas earthquakes can occur between VI and VIII intensity in seismic Zone III.
The seismic hazard map of India was updated in 2000 by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
Earthquake was felt in major parts of the District. The mine site as well as study area lies in Zone-III of Seismic Zoning Map of Gujarat, and thus can be said to be located in an area of moderate Active damage risk zone by national standards. Hence the risk of earthquake at the site is minimal and so the site is safe. The Seismic Zone Map of project site on Gujarat is shown below:
Figure 3-4: Earthquake Zone Map of Gujarat
Source: https://isr.gujarat.gov.in/sz-map-gujarat
Gujarat has potential of magnitude 8 earthquake in Kachchh and magnitude up to 6 in other parts. Long-Term Assessment of Earthquake Potential across Different Faults: Though earthquake prediction is still a matter of research, assessment of long-term earthquake hazard will help builders, architects and engineers to design earthquake resistant buildings to save precious lives. Though a major earthquake of magnitude 7.6 occurred near Bhachau in 2001, earthquakes of magnitude 6-7 along other nearby faults can’t be ruled out.
Project site At District: Gir
Somnath(Gujarat)
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Table 3-3: Regional distribution of earthquakes located in Gujarat during 2016
Region 1.0-1.9 2.0-2.9 3.0-3.9 4.0-4.9 Total
Kachchh 667 263 48 3 981
Saurashtra 557 136 3 1 697
Mainland 81 36 11 1 129
Total 1305 435 62 5 1807
Recently an Earthquake of Magnitude 5.3 was strikes on 20th October – 2011 at 10:48 PM.
Epicentre was identified at 13 km SE of Sasangir, in Talala Taluka.
3.7 Soil Analysis
Soil may be defined as a thin layer of earth's crust which serves as a natural medium for
the growth of plants. It is the unconsolidated mineral matter that has been subjected to
and influenced by genetic and environmental factors, such as, parent material, climate,
organism and physiochemical action of wind, water and sun light an acting over a long
period of time. Soil differs from the parent materials in the morphological, physical,
chemical and biological properties. Also soils differ among themselves in some or all the
properties depending on the differences in the gothic and environmental factors.
Soil Profile of District Gir Somnath 3.7.1
The district is divided into four regions on the basis of distinctive soil characteristics.
Black Soil : Una, Gir-Dadhada, Kodinar and Talala talukas have black soil.
Calcareous Soil : Veraval and Sutrapada talukas have Calcareous soil.
Blakish Soil : Along the coastal belt of Veraval, Una and Gir-Dadhada talukas have
Blakish Soil.
Lili Nagher: A strip between Veraval, Kodinar, Una and Gir-Gadhada is known as “Lili
Nagher” The most part of the district is leveled. So the leveled area is fertile for
agriculture purpose. The black cotton soil is composed largely of clay material.
Source: Central Ground water Board of Junagad district
Soil profile of Study area 3.7.2
The study on the soil quality establishes the baseline characteristics and identifies the
incremental concentrations if any. The soil characteristics include both physical and
chemical details; the soil quality monitoring was carried out by the M/s Overseas Min-
Tech Consultants, Jaipur to assess the soil characteristics of the area. The sampling of
soils was done at seven locations during the study period.
Objectives 3.7.3
The objectives of the sampling are:
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To determine the baseline soil characteristics.
To assess the impact on soil (pollutant deposition/other) in long run due to proposed
activity.
Soil Sampling Locations 3.7.4
Soil samples (7) from depth (0-15 cm) were collected from the locations as given in
Table 3-4 for estimation of the physicochemical characteristics of soil. The samples were
than packed in polythene plastic bags and sealed. Air-dried and Sieved samples were
used for determination of physico-chemical properties of soil. Standard methods were
followed for the analysis of soil samples as per the analysis methodology is given below:
Table 3-4: Soil Sampling Location
S.
No.
Area
Description
Sample
Code
GPS
Coordinate
Distance
from
M.L.
area(km)
Direction
from Mining
lease area
Frequency
A Mine Site SQ1 20°53'57.69" - Core Zone
Once during
the study
period as
composite
sampling
70°28'52.50"
B Ajodha SQ2 20°53'48.91" 1.53 km SW
70°28'21.45"
C Bolas SQ3 20°54'54.27" 2.17 km NE
70°29'41.92"
D Meghpur SQ4 20°54'28.52" 2.21 km NW
70°27'43.70"
E Sundarpura SQ5 20°53'54.03" 2.4 km E
70°30'41.27"
F Sonariya SQ6 20°53'59.51" 3.50 km W
70°26'36.17"
G Gorak madhi SQ7 20°54'57.42" 5.22 km ENE
70°31'55.45"
Photograph 3-1: Soil Monitoring at various locations
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Figure 3-5: Key plan showing the Locations of Soil Sampling
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Soil Analysis Results 3.7.5
The analysis results of the soils are given below:
Table 3-5: Physico-chemical characteristics of soils
Parameter Unit S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 Method Used
PH 7.72 7.68 7.62 7.54 7.82 8.14 7.62 Is 2720 (part-26)1987(RA-2011)
Conductivity mS/m 32.0 39.0 38.0 46.0 51.0 42.0 32.0 Is :14767-2000 (RA-2010)
Moisture content % 3.24 4.52 3.52 3.56 3.58 5.52 3.34 Is:2720 (part-2)1973 (RA-2010)
WHC % 31.24 30.24 30.48 32.56 32.42 33.24 30.64 LAB-SOP-049
Specific Gravity - 2.60 2.58 2.56 2.52 2.64 2.56 2.56 Is:2720 (part-3)
Porosity % 33.64 34.10 33.85 34.13 35.60 33.59 30.24 IS 2720 (part-7)1980(RA-2010)
Bulk density gm/ml 1.72 1.70 1.72 1.66 1.70 1.70 1.52 Is:1462 1985(RA-2006)
Available
sodium
kg/ha 184.4 198.0 208.42 248.6 182.5
4
122.4 175.26 LAB-SOP-059
Available
potassium
kg/ha 106.2 124.0 146.82 168.4 134.4 62.42 124.36 LAB-SOP-060
Available
calcium
mg/100
g
138.56 208.4 168.42 236.8 192.5
2
172.5
6
176.52 LAB-SOP-061
Available
Magnesium
mg/100
g
14.54 18.56 22.36 22.62 18.42 18.52 16.20 LAB-SOP-062
Nitrate Nitrogen % 0.036 0.038 0.044 0.042 0.042 0.042 0.038 14684:1999(RA-2014)
Total Phosphate kg/ha 42.56 33.62 32.62 38.24 42.34 42.52 38.42 LAB-SOP-063
Cadmium Mg/kg 2.16 1.14 1.42 1.36 1.82 1.26 1.26 USEPA3050B
Copper Mg/kg 172.4 188.4 146.0 232.0 188.0 182.0 156.0 USEPA3050B
Lead Mg/kg 1.26 1.22 1.12 1.14 1.26 1.82 1.12 USEPA3050B
Manganese Mg/kg 2.22 2.16 3.16 2.16 1.14 1.62 1.10 USEPA3050B
Zinc Mg/kg 82.0 204.0 26.54 132.0 214.0 266 120 USEPA3050B
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Iron Mg/kg 2144 1896 2056 1986 2082 2784 1842 USEPA3050B
Boron Mg/kg <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 1.26 1.24 <0.5 LAB SOP-96
CEC(Cations
exchange
Capacity)
Meq/10
0gm
15.62 19.56 16.52 17.82 17.82 18.52 16.42 LAB SOP-085
Organic Carbone % 0.62 0.88 0.68 0.72 0.74 0.82 0.72 Is :2720 (part-22)
Available
Nitrogen
% 0.082 0.064 0.072 0.068 0.072 0.090 0.082 LAB SOP-95
Available
phosphorus
Kg/ha 38.42 30.42 38.56 34.56 32.46 28.32 33.42 LAB SOP-94
ESP
(Exchangeable
Sodium
Percentage)
% 2.16 4.52 4.52 3.92 6.24 4.52 4.22 LAB SOP-085
Texture Sandy Clay Loam Is :-2720(part-4)
SAND % 52.62 62.54 58.42 60.42 46.52 54.62 56.24 Is :-2720(part-4)
silt % 32.42 26.42 13.42 28.58 28.56 20.42 15.14 Is :-2720(part-4)
clay % 14.96 11.04 28.16 11.0 24.92 24.96 28.62 Is :-2720(part-4)
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Table 3-6: Standard Soil Classification
S.
No.
Soil Test Classification
1. pH <4.5 Extremely acidic
4.51- 5.00 Very strongly acidic
5.51-6.0 moderately acidic
6.01-6.50 slightly acidic
6.51-7.30 Neutral
7.31-7.80 slightly alkaline
7.81-8.50 moderately alkaline
8.51-9.0 strongly alkaline
9.01 very strongly alkaline
2. Salinity Electrical
Conductivity
(mmhos/cm) (1mmho/cm =
640 ppm)
Upto 1.00 Average
1.01-2.00 harmful to germination
2.01-3.00 harmful to crops
3. Organic Carbon (%) Upto 0.2: very less
0.21-0.4: less
0.41-0.5 medium,
0.51-0.8: on an average sufficient
0.81-1.00: sufficient
>1.0 more than sufficient
4. Nitrogen (Kg/ha) Upto 50 very less
51-100 less
101-150 good
151-300 Better
>300 sufficient
5. Phosphorus (Kg/ha) Upto 15 very less
16-30 less
31-50 medium,
51-65 on an average sufficient
66-80 sufficient
>80 more than sufficient
6. Potassium (Kg/ha) 0 -120 very less
120-180 less
181-240 medium
241-300 average
301-360 better
>360 more than sufficient
Source: ICAR (Indian Council for Agricultural Research)
Interpretation and Conclusion of Analysis results 3.7.6
Physical Properties of Soil
The soils of study area are predominantly Sandy loam in texture. The pH of the soil is
ranges from 7.54 to 8.14. The soil being of friable consistency, the bulk density of the
soil is in the range of 1.52 to 1.72 g/cm3 whereas the porosity and water holding capacity
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are in the range of 30.24 to 35.60 % and 30.24 to 33.24 % respectively. It was observed
that the Values of bulk density, porosity and water holding capacity varied according to
the soil texture. Density of soils was found to be in definite range as per the texture,
porosity and water holding capacity was found in marginal range rather poor water
holding capacity as per the texture.
Suggested Action Plan 3.7.7
To improve production capacity of soil, proper seed selection, proper crop selection, use
of fertilizers need to be done.
3.8 Meteorology
The climate in the region showed broadly four seasonal variations, namely:
Winter: December - February
Summer: March – May
Monsoon: June - September
Post-monsoon: October - November
Information presented in subsequent paragraphs is from the Indian Meteorological
Department (IMD), Long Term Climatological Tables, 1971-2000, Veraval. These tables
give useful information about a region‟s weather, since it was collected over a period of
30 years.
Long Term Meteorology of Veraval District – Secondary Data (1971 – 2000) 3.8.1
Temperature
The month from March to May are considered as hottest with increase in temperatures.
May is generally the hottest month with a mean daily maximum temperature of about
33.5°C and mean daily minimum of about 16.3°C. The highest temperature recorded at
Veraval is 44.2°C on 21th May 1959. From November, both day and night temperatures
start decreasing rapidly. December is generally the coldest month with the mean daily
maximum temperature at about 35.6°C and mean daily minimum at about 7.2°C.
Minimum temperature sometimes drops down to subzero temperatures and the lowest
temperature recorded 4.4°C on 24th January 1905.
Wind
Long- term wind direction data is presented in Table 3-7, and indicates that the
predominant wind during the study period (October, November, December)-2018 is
North-East at daytime.
Table 3-7: Predominant Wind Direction as per IMD Veraval
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Predominant
Wind Direction
First Predominant
Wind Direction
Second
Predominant
wind Direction
Third Predominant
wind Direction
Month Mornin
g
Evening Mornin
g
Evening Mornin
g
Evening
January NE NW N W CALM SW
February NE W N NW NW SW
March N W NW NW NE SW
April NW W N NW W SW
May W W NW NW SW SW
June W W SW SW NW NW
July W W SW SW NW NW
August W W SW SW NW NW
September W W NW NW CALM SW
October NE SW N NW NW SW
November NE W N NW E SW
December NE W N NW CALM SW
Source: IMD Veraval
Rainfall
As per IMD station at Veraval the rainfall in region was observed to be 1628.8 mm in a
year, bulk of rainfall was received in monsoon months from June to September.
Maximum cloud cover was observed in the months of June to September.
Relative Humidity
Most humid conditions was found in the monsoons, followed by post-monsoons, winter
and summer in that order. Mornings were more humid than evenings and humidity
ranged from a high of 89-85% in monsoon mornings to a low of 57-61% in winter
evenings.
Site Specific Meteorology – Primary Data 3.8.2
Baseline meteorological data representing the Post Monsoon season 2018 (October,
November, December) was collected near project site. The parameters for which data
collected are:
Wind Speed
Wind direction
Temperature
Rainfall
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Baseline Meteorological Data
Meteorological data showed that the average wind speed during the study period was
observed to be 1.93 m/sec. Wind rose diagram prepared for study period is shown as
Figure 3-6. It was observed that during study period wind blows pre dominantly from
NE and Second pre dominantly from N direction. Mean average temperature recorded
during study period was 26.5°C with mean maximum temperature of 33°C and mean
minimum of 21°C. The data obtained during the study period was compiled to obtain
average data. Compiled mean meteorological data is represented in Table 3-8.
Table 3-8: Mean Meteorological Data for Post Monsoon Season of 2018
Time Wind Speed
Temperatur
e Wind
Directio
n
Cloud
Cover Rainfall
m/sec °C Oktas mm
1 2.5 32 NE 0 0
2 1.4 28 NE 0 0
3 2.4 33 NE 0 0
4 1.7 27 NE 0 0
5 2.5 26 NE 0 0
6 2.8 30 NE 0 0
7 1.4 27 NE 0 0
8 1.2 23 NE 0 0
9 2.8 27 NE 0 0
10 2.5 25 NE 0 0
11 2.5 29 NE 0 0
12 2.5 27 NE 0 0
13 1.4 30 N 0 0
14 1.8 27 N 0 0
15 1.4 25 N 0 0
16 1.2 21 N 0 0
17 2.1 24 N 0 0
18 2.5 29 N 0 0
19 1.4 21 E 0 0
20 1.4 23 E 0 0
21 2.5 22 E 0 0
22 1.7 29 E 0 0
23 1.2 24 ENE 0 0
24 1.4 27 NNE 0 0
Average/
Predominant 1.93 26.5 NE 0 0
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Figure 3-7: Wind rose diagram
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On comparing the baseline data collected with the long term meteorological data it was observed
that during the monitoring season, the predominant wind direction was SW and the same was
observed from long term data. The mean average temperature recorded during the monitoring
season was at par with the long term data. Also minimal rainfall was recorded during the study
period and the same is reflected in the long term meteorological data.
Ambient Air Quality 3.8.3
In order to assess the background air quality data and also to represent the interference
from various local activities, screening technique used for identification of air quality
stations in the study area. Ambient air quality of the study area was assessed through a
network of seven ambient air quality monitoring stations to represent whole study area
including the M.L. area with at least one monitoring location in downwind and two in up
wind direction.
Ambient air quality monitoring was carried out in Post Monsoon season (October,
November, December) 2018.
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Location 3.8.4
The baseline status of the air quality in the study area was assessed though a scientifically
designed ambient air quality monitoring network. The selection of monitoring network
was based on the following aspects:
Predominant wind direction in the study area
Topography / terrain of the study area.
Populated area within the study area.
Residential and sensitive areas within the study area.
Magnitude of the surrounding industries.
Representation of regional background levels.
The monitoring locations are given in Table 3-9, and also shown in Figure 3-8.
Table 3-9: Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Locations
S.
No.
Area
Description
Stati
on
Code
Distan
ce
from
Minin
g lease
area
Directi
on
from
M.L.
area
Rational for
Selection of
monitoring
Location
Frequency
A Mine Site 20°53'56" AAQ
M1
- Core
Zone
Core area
The
70°28'50"
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B Ajodha 20°53'36" AAQ
M2
1.53
km
SW Nearest village
Downwind
direction
sampling
was done
continuousl
y for 24
hours for
SO2, NO2,
PM 10 &
PM2.5 with a
frequency of
twice a
week on
consecutive
days for
three
months.
70°27'55"
C Bolas 20°54'56" AAQ
M3
2.17
km
NE Buffer Zone
Upwind
direction
70°29'46
D Meghpur 20°53'47" AAQ
M4
2.21
km
NW Buffer Zone
Cross Wind 70°27'45"
E Sundarpura 20°54'9" AAQ
M5
2.4
km
NE Buffer Zone
Second
Upwind
Direction
70°31'16"
F Sonariya 20°54'3" AAQ
M6
3.50
km
SW Second
Downwind
direction 70°26'34"
G Gorak
madhi
20°54'46" AAQ
M7
5.22
km
ENE Buffer Zone
Cross wind
70°28'53"
Monitoring carried out above three meter from ground level.
The stations selected were representative of the area for which monitoring was done.
There was no obstruction in the wind flow direction (away from tall building and trees)
For traffic pollution, the monitoring locations were 3 m above the street level of tar road.
Equipment‟s, reagents, filter papers and other accessories were as per NABL standard.
During monitoring cross checking was ensured.
Samples were collected, stored and transported to laboratory as per set procedures for
analysis. Following photographs show the monitoring locations (photograph 3-2).
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Mine Site AAQM at Village Meghpur
AAQM at Village Ajodha AAQM at Village Bolas
AAQM at Village Sonariya AAQM at Village Sundarpada
Photograph 3-2: Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Location Photographs
Latitude 20°53'56"
Longitude 70°28'50"
Latitude 20°53'47"
Longitude 70°27'45"
Latitude 20°53'36"
Longitude 70°27'55"
Latitude 20°54'56"
Longitude 70°29'46
Latitude 20°54'3" Longitude 70°26'34"
Latitude 20°54'9" Longitude 70°31'16"
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Figure 3-9: Key plan showing the Locations of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
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Parameters Monitored and Methodology 3.8.5
The parameters monitored were PM10, PM2.5, Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) & Nitrogen Oxides
(NO2). These parameters were selected based on the guidelines given by the MoEF and
the ToR issued by SEIAA Gujarat. The detailed monitoring methodology for ambient air
is given in Table 3-10.
Table 3-10: Methodology of Ambient Air Monitoring
S.
No.
Parameters Test Method Range Instrument
used
Model & Make of
instrument
1 PM10 IS 5182 (Part-23)
2006,Gravimetric
CPCB Guidelines
for Ambient Air
Monitoring
5 to 1000
µg/m3
RDS
(Respirable
Dust Sampler)
APM 860
(Envirotech)
2 PM2.5 IS 5182 (Part-23)
2006,Gravimetric
CPCB Guidelines
for Ambient Air
Monitoring
5 to 1000
µg/m3
RDS
(Respirable
Dust Sampler)
with
attachment of
PM2.5
APM 860
(Envirotech)
3 SO2 IS 5182 (Part-II)
2001,Reaff.2006
5 to 100
µg/m3
Gas sampler APM411 (Envirotech)
4 NO2 IS 5182 (Part-VI)
2006
6.0 to 100
µg/m3
Gas sampler APM411 (Envirotech)
Result of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring 3.8.6
Results of ambient air quality monitoring are given in Table 3-11.
Table 3-11: Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Results
S.
N
o
Statio
n
Code
Locatio
n
Parameter and Results
Distan
ce
Directio
n
Rational
for
Selecting
PM10 PM2.5 NO2 SO2 Free
Silica
µg/m3 µg/m
3 µg/m
3 µg/m
3 µg/m
3
1.
AAQ
M 1
Mine Site
Maximu
m 58.42 33.24 30.22 18.52
4.83
Within
Mine
Mine
Site
Core
Area
Minimu
m 50.42 26.42 20.42 14.32
2.36
98
percentil
e 58.42 32.92 29.94 18.52
4.83
2. AAQ
M 2
Village Ajodha
Maximu
m 55.46 32.16 26.52 12.62
3.42 1.53 km SW Nearest
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S.
N
o
Statio
n
Code
Locatio
n
Parameter and Results
Distan
ce
Directio
n
Rational
for
Selecting
PM10 PM2.5 NO2 SO2 Free
Silica
µg/m3 µg/m
3 µg/m
3 µg/m
3 µg/m
3
Minimu
m 50.24 22.66 20.36 9.44
2.12 village
Downwind
direction 98
percentil
e 55.39 31.91 26.34 12.62
3.38
3. AAQ
M 3
Village Bolas
Maximu
m 53.22 32.44 24.45 14.96
3.16
2.17 km NE
Buffer Zone
Upwind
direction
Minimu
m 50.22 23.22 20.56 11.44
1.82
98
percentil
e 52.87 32.08 24.19 14.80
3.05
4. AAQ
M 4
Village Meghpur
Maximu
m 54.86 26.14 26.42 16.52
3.82
2.21 km NW
Buffer
Zone
Cross
Wind
Minimu
m 50.22 21.14 20.24 12.16
1.92
98
percentil
e 54.74 25.91 26.37 15.92
3.51
5. AAQ
M 5
Village Sundarpura
Maximu
m 51.24 28.14 24.56 17.42
2.94 2.4 km NE
Buffer
Zone
Second
Upwind
Direction
Minimu
m 47.34 22.34 21.12 12.14
1.92
98
percentil
e 51.33 27.39 24.54 17.28
2.88
6. AAQ
M 6
Village Sonariya
Maximu
m 54.96 29.88 27.42 16.96
3.44 3.50 km SW Second
Downwind
direction Minimu
m 51.22 27.14 24.36 14.24
2.12
98
percentil
e 54.82 29.82 27.15 16.95
3.39
7. AAQ
M 7
Village Gorak madhi
Maximu
m 52.66 31.56 38.24 19.82
2.68 5.22 km ENE Buffer
Zone
Cross wind
Minimu
m 48.24 20.12 24.34 16.32
2.12
98
percentil
e 58.63 31.41 33.64 19.24
2.67
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Interpretation and conclusion of results
The above analysis report shows that since this mine is not operating and traffic on the
National Highway is also less, population in the village is not more. The baseline ambient air
quality was found to be within the permissible limits of NAAQS.
3.9 Ambient Noise
Noise is defined as an unwanted sound. The acoustic environment varies dynamically in
magnitude and character throughout in most of the communities. The noise level variation
can be temporal. It interferes with speech and hearing and is intense enough to damage
hearing or is otherwise annoying. The definition of noise as unwanted sound implies that it
has an adverse effect on human beings and their environment. Noise can also disturb natural
wildlife and ecological system. Sound is mechanical energy from a vibrating surface,
transmitted by cyclic series of compression and rarefaction of molecules of the materials
through which it passes. Sound can be transmitted through gases, liquids and solids. The
number of compressions and refractions of the air molecules in the unit of time is described
as its frequency. Frequency is expressed in hertz (Hz), which is the same as the number of
cycles per second.
Methodology of Ambient Noise Monitoring 3.9.1
Instant Sound Level Meter (SLM) was used for the collection of data related to noise at
an interval of one hour. The day noise levels were monitored during 6:00 AM to 10:00
PM and night noise levels during 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM at all the locations covered in the
study area. Measured noise level displayed as a function of time provides a useful scheme
for describing the acoustical climate of a community. Noise levels recorded at each
station were computed for equivalent noise levels. Equivalent noise level is a single
number descriptor for describing time varying noise levels. The equivalent noise level is
defined mathematically as:-
10 Log1/ T Σ (10Ln/10)
Where L = Sound pressure level a function of time dB (A)
T = Time interval of observations
Noise Monitoring Locations 3.9.2
The hourly Leq noise levels were recorded at seven locations in the study area; sampling
locations are given in Table 3-12, and also shown in Figure 3-10 & Photographs 3-3.
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Table 3-12: Noise Monitoring Locations
S.
No.
Area
Description
Sample
Code
GPS
Coordinates
Distance
from
Mining
lease
area
Direction
from
M.L.
area
Rational for
Selection of
monitoring
Location
Frequency
A Mine Site NQ1 20°53'57.72" - Core
Zone
Core area
Noise was
measured once
during the
study period
for 24 hrs. The
day noise
levels have
been monitored
during 6:00
AM to 10:00
PM and night
noise levels
during 10:00
PM to 6:00
AM at all the
locations
covered in the
study area
70°28'52.42"
B Ajodha NQ2 20°53'48.89" 1.53 km SW Nearest
village
Downwind
direction
70°28'21.32"
C Bolas NQ3 20°54'54.31" 2.17 km NE Buffer Zone
Upwind
direction
70°29'41.81"
D Meghpur NQ4 20°54'28.49" 2.21 km NW Buffer Zone
Cross Wind 70°27'43.62"
E Sundarpura NQ5 20°53'54.10" 2.4 km NE Buffer Zone
Second
Upwind
Direction
70°30'41.23"
F Sonariya NQ6 20°53'59.48" 3.50 km SW Second
Downwind
direction
70°26'36.21"
G Gorak madhi NQ7 20°54'57.39" 5.22 km ENE Buffer Zone
Cross wind
70°31'55.42"
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Noise monitoring at Mine Site Noise monitoring at Village Meghpur
Noise monitoring at Village Ajodha Noise monitoring at Village Bolas
Noise monitoring at Village Gorakh Mandi Noise monitoring at Village Sundarpada
Photograph 3-3: Ambient Noise Monitoring Location Photographs
Latitude: 20°54'28.49" Longitude: 70°27'43.62"
Latitude: 20°53'57.72" Longitude: 70°28'52.42"
Latitude 20°53'48.89"
Longitude 70°28'21.32" Latitude 20°54'54.31"
Longitude 70°29'41.81"
Latitude 20°54'57.39" Longitude 70°31'55.42"
Latitude 20°53'54.10" Longitude 70°30'41.23"
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Figure 3-11: Key plan showing the Locations Noise Monitoring
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Results of Ambient Noise Monitoring 3.9.3
Noise readings were taken from 7 locations during the study period, and the results are
given in Table 3-13.
Table 3-13: Ambient Noise Monitoring Results
Sampling
code
Name of the
location
CPCB Limit Noise levels dB(A)
Rational for
Selection of
monitoring
Location
Leq day
(6.0 AM
TO 10.0
PM)
Leq night
(10.0 PM
TO 6.0AM)
Leq day
(6.0 AM
TO 10.0
PM)
Leq
night
(10.0 PM
TO
6.0AM)
NQ1 Mine Site 75 70 58.4 56.4 Core area
NQ2
Ajodha 55 45 40.4 38.4
Nearest village
Downwind
direction
NQ3
Bolas
55 45 39.4 36.8
Buffer Zone
Upwind
direction
NQ4 Meghpur
55 45 38.6 36.4 Buffer Zone
Cross Wind
NQ5
Sundarpura
55 45 39.4 38.6
Buffer Zone
Second
Upwind
Direction
NQ6
Sonariya
55 45 37.4 36.8
Second
Downwind
direction
NQ7
Gorak madhi
55 45 37.1 34.4
Buffer Zone
Cross wind
Generally, noise levels in public places like temples and community hall have higher values in
day time. In the study area, higher Noise level of 58.4 dB (A) was recorded during day time at
Mine site & lower Noise level of 56.4 dB (A) was recorded during night time in at Mine site
Day time Noise Levels (Leq day)
The day time (Leq day) noise levels observed in the range of 37.1 to 40.4 dB (A) in
residential area.
Night time Noise Levels (Leq night)
The night time (Leq night) Noise levels observed in the range of 34.4 to 38.4 dB (A) which
is within the prescribed limit of 45 dB (A) in residential area.
Industrial Area Noise Levels (Leq)
The noise levels at the mine site were found to be 58.4 dB (A) during day time and 56.4 dB
(A) during night time.
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Interpretation and conclusion
It was observed from the noise monitoring results that the noise levels at the mine site and the
surrounding were higher side. However, within the noise standards prescribed by CPCB for
residential, sensitive and industrial areas.
3.10 Hydrology and Physiography of the Study Area
Hydrology 3.10.1
The district has a semi-arid climate. Extreme temperatures, erratic rainfall and high
evaporation are the charactistic features of this type of climate. Hydro geologically, the
district area can be broadly grouped under hard rocks comprising of “Deccan Traps” and
soft rocks comprising of “Tertiary and Alluvium”. Nearly 80% of the area is underlain by
the Deccan Traps, 19% by the Tertiaries nd the rest by Alluvium. Hydrogeological
conditions in various litho-units are described below.
a) Deccan Trap (Hard Rock):: These are essentially basaltic flows having a general
horizontal to near horizontal disposition over large area. The basaltic flows do not have
any primary porosity in the lower massive portion, but the top vesicular portion has some
primary porosity because of the vesicles formed due to the escaping gases. Both the
massive and vesicular portions have no primary permeability, as the vesicles are seldom
interconnected.
b) Supratrappean and Gaj Beds: Ground water in these series occur both under confined
and water table conditions. The upper granular bed of the series consist of limestone and
grits form a good aquifer for shallow ground water. Dugwells and dug cum bore wells
within the depth range of 20-25 m blg are constructed. The depth of the water level in the
Gaj aquifer ranges from 5 to 15 m bgl during pre-monsoon. The yield of the wells ranges
from 4 to 312m3/day and an average yield of 66m3/day.
c) Miliolitic Limestone: Ground water occurs under Phreatic conditions. These milliolite
limestone acts as a good reservoir for shallow ground water. The depth of the water level
in milliolitic limestones is generally about 5 m bgl. Open dug wells are about 10m deep.
The yield of these wells range from 100-200 m3/day.
d) Alluvium: Ground water occurs under unconfined conditions. The thickness of the
alluvium is not more than 20m. Because of its clayey nature, percolation of rain water is
very poor resulting in poor yields. The depth of water level ranges from 2 to 10 m bgl
during the pre-monsoon period. The yield of these wells hardly ecceeds 100 m3/day.
Physiography 3.10.2
Relief 3.10.3
The inland parts of the district is made up of an undulating plain broken by hills and
considerably dissected by various rivers and streams. The Girnar, a circular hill massif
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made up of intrusive rocks rises to impressive heights, the highest peak, i.e., Girnar-
Gorkhnath peak attains a height of 1117 m amsl, which is also the highest peak in the
state. Numerous dykes protruding above the basaltic surface forms linear ridges. This
undulating part is fringed by coastal plains towards west and south.
Table 3-14: Physiologically, the district can be divided into three distinct units
(a) Hilly terrain with dense forest
(b) Undulating plains intersected by rivers and streams
(c) The coastal areas
The physiography of the coastal area can be further sub-divided into:
Coastal Plains
Coastal depressions
Gheds
Inland depressions
Coastal depressions
Coastal ridges
The district Gir Somnath is drained by a number of rivers. The principle among them is
Ozat. Other important fivers include Madhuvanti, Noli, Meghal, Hiran, Saraswati,
Singarva, Ingavadi, Rupen and Machhundri. The Ozar river originates near village
Merwada of the Bhesan taluka. After flowing through the district for a distance of 157
km, it debauches into the Arabian sea. The important tributaries of the Ozat river are
Uben, Bhandukia, Jhanjheshri, Fulsar and Lol. These rivers originate in the central
plateau region of Saurashtra and meanders in a radial pattern through the plains to meet
the Arabian sea.
Source:http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/bitstream/10603/49030/9/09_chapter%203.pdf
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Figure 3-12: Physiography map of the study area
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Interpretation and conclusion
The district Gir Somnath is bordered by Rajkot District on its north, Porbandar District
on its North West, Amreli District on its East and by the Arabian Sea on its South and
West. The present report deals with the salient features of the hydrogeological conditions
in the district and also outlines the ground water development vis-à-vis the water
requirement for irrigation, domestic and industrial needs. The inland parts of the district
is made up of an undulating plain broken by hills and considerably dissected by various
rivers and streams. This undulating part is fringed by coastal plains towards west and
south.
3.11 Water Environment
Occurrence of Ground Water 3.11.1
The water levels generally show a fall when compared to the premonsoon water levels.
The fall in general ranges from 0 m upto >4 m. Fall in water levels of > than 4 m is seen
in the central parts of Una talukas, central parts of Talala taluka, central part of Mendarda
taluka, most of the Manavadar talukas and northern extreme of Junagadh taluka. Isolated
patches of rise in water levels are also observed spread sporadically across the district.
Groundwater Resources – Secondary Data 3.11.2
The Ground Water Resources and Irrigation Potential of the district were estimated
during 2011 in collaboration with the Government of Gujarat using the methodology
suggested by “Ground Water Estimation Committee (GEC-97)”.
Table 3-15: Ground Water Resources As on 2011 (in mcm)
S.no. Taluka Total
ground
water
recharge
Annual Ground water draft Projected
demand for
domestic &
Ind. Use up
to 2025
Ground
water
availability Irrigation Dom.
& Ind.
Total
draft
1. Bhesan 8031.53 4093.60 224.00 4317.60 301.00 3235.35
2. Junagadh 12153.70 5819.20 720.00 6539.20 966.00 4760.81
3. Keshod 11818.05 6265.20. 534.00 6799.20 716.00 4245.95
4. Kodinar 12347.40 6824.50 600.0 7424.50 804.00 4101.53
5. Maliya 9399.05 4989.90 439.00 5428.90 588.00 3351.20
6. Manavadar 8539.01 4834.40 386.00 5220.40 517.00 2760.66
7. Mangrol 5652.34 2538.20 572.00 3110.20 767.00 2064.53
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8. Mendarda 8670.41 4373.20 199.00 4572.20 268.00 3595.69
9. Sutrapafa 3803.28 2056.00 370.00 2426.00 497.00 10560.06
10. Talala 11634.40 6645.70 386.00 7031.70 518.00 3888.98
11. Una 15425.80 7720.70 1001.00 8721.70 1332.00 5601.81
12. Vanthali 8045.11 4842.80 295.00 5137.80 395.00 2405.06
13. Veraval 7005.31 3698.70 742.00 4440.70 995.00 1961.35
14. Visavadar 14702.21 8654.30 401.00 9055.30 539.00 4773.80
Total 137227.6 73356.4 6869 80225.4 9203 57306.78
The Total Ground Water Availability for future irrigation after projecting the demand for
domestic and industrial use up to 2025 in the district is 47806.79 MCM. It ranges from
1060.06 MCM (Sutrapara) to 5601.81 MCM (Una). The overall category of the district is
also “Safe”. The Stage of ground Water development in the district ranges from 55.51%
(Mendarda) to 67.22% (Vanthali). All talukas in the Junagadh district are of “Safe”
category.
Table 3-16: Ground Water Resources and Development
S.No. Taluka Level of Ground water
Development (%)
Category
1. Bhesan 56.59 safe
2. Junagadh 56.64 safe 3. Keshod 60.56 safe 4. Kodinar 63.29 safe 5. Maliya 60.80 safe 6. Manavadar 64.35 safe 7. Mangrol 57.92 safe 8. Mendarda 55.51 safe 9. Sutrapafa 67.15 safe
10. Talala 63.62 safe 11. Una 59.52 safe 12. Vanthali 67.22 safe 13. Veraval 66.73 safe 14. Visavadar 64.83 safe
Total 61.54 safe
Source: http://cgwb.gov.in/District_Profile/Gujarat/Junagadh.pdf
Groundwater Scenario 3.11.3
Variation of groundwater levels in an area is an important component of Hydrological cycle
because of its physical reflection of aquifer system. As the change in groundwater level is
directly related to groundwater balance and its continuous records provide direct information
of sub surface geo environmental changes due to withdrawal of groundwater. To monitor the
seasonal & annual fluctuation, change in quantity and quality of ground water, CGWB has
established, groundwater monitoring wells and piezometers in entire district.
Water Levels
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Pre-monsoon period (May 2012): The map depicting the depth to water level has been prepared based on water level data for May 2012 collected from NHS observation wells of CGWB. The depth to water levels in Junagadh district ranged from less than 2 mbgl to more than 20 m bgl. However the water levels in Junagadh are relatively shallow and range from 5 m bgl to 20 m bgl over most of Junagadh district.
Post-monsoon period (November 2012): The depth to water level ranges from 10 to 20 m bgl over most of the Junagadh district during the post monsoon period. Isolated patches of water levels of 5-10 m bgl are abserved in the eastern extreme of Una taluka, near the northern extreme of Kodinar taluka , northern and central part of Talala taluka, central part of Vanthali taluka and northern parts of Junagadh taluka and few other places.
Source: http://cgwb.gov.in/District_Profile/Gujarat/Junagadh.pdf
Figure 3-13: Hydrology of Junagadh (Gir Somnath) District (Pre-Monsoon & Post-Monsoon)
3.12 Ground water potential and water balance in the study area
Groundwater potential and water balance study for the present and future along with
water harvesting and recharge in the area is presented below:
Water Balance study for core zone:
Annual ground water recharge in the core zone of mining lease area:
A = Average annual rainfall of the area (1.62 m)
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B = Infiltration index 3 % in soft zone
G = Geographical area (32581.48 hect)
Infiltration Index: - 3%
Geographical Area: - 32581.48ha
Average rainfall: - 1.62 m
Ground water recharge: - Geographical area x Average rainfall x Infiltration ratio
Ground water recharge in the buffer zone: - 32581.48 x 104x 1.62 x 0.03
= 15.83 M cu m
Draft (Buffer Zone)
Irrigated land: - 16211.47 (Area ha) x 2000 (liter/day/ha) for 80 days = 2.59 M cm
Human Population: - 103099 (persons) x 50 (liter/day) x 365 = 1.88 M cm
Cattle Population: - 47425 (cattle) x 60 (liter/day) x 365 = 1.03 M cm
Mining & Other Industries: - 500 KLD x 300(days) = 0.15 M cm
Total Water Consumption: - Human Population + Other Industries + Cattle Population
+ Irrigated Land
2.59 +1.88 + 1.03 + 0.15 = 5.65 Mm3
Water Balance by Rainfall Infiltration = Ground Water recharge (buffer zone) – Total
Water Consumption
Water Balance by Rainfall Infiltration method (Buffer Zone)
15.83– 5.65 = 10.18 mcm
Water Consumption for mining work (300 days)
300 days x 3.83 KLD = 0.001149 M cm
Hence it can be inferred that plenty of groundwater is available in the area to be used for
different purposes.
Methodology of Surface and Groundwater Monitoring 3.12.1
Water samples were collected once during the study period as grab samples at identified
locations. The analysis methodology for water samples is given in Table 3-17.
Groundwater Monitoring Locations 3.12.2
Seven samples of groundwater from different sites i.e. open well and Dug wells, were
collected from the available water resources around the mine area. The quality of
groundwater was studied. The water sampling stations are marked on Figure 3-14. The
details of groundwater sampling locations and their distance & directions are given in the
Table 3-18 .
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Figure 3-14: Key plan showing the Locations of Surface and Groundwater Monitoring
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Table 3-18: Groundwater Sampling Locations
S.
No.
Area
Description
Latitude/Longi
tude
Stati
on
Code
Distan
ce
from
Mining
lease
area
Directio
n from
M.L.
area
Rational for
Selection of
monitoring
Location
Frequency
A Near Mine
Site
20°53'56.56"N" GW1 - Core
Zone
Near Mine
Site
Once
during the
study
period as
grab
sample
70°29'2.36"E
B Ajodha 20°53'47.92" GW2 1.53
km
SW Nearest
village
Downwind
direction
70°28'20.41"
C Bolas 20°54'54.92" GW3 2.17
km
NE Buffer Zone
Upwind
direction
70°29'41.21"
D Meghpur 20°54'28.81" GW4 2.21
km
NW Buffer
Zone
Cross Wind 70°27'43.41"
E Sundarpura 20°53'54.03" GW5 2.4 km NE Buffer
Zone
Second
Upwind
Direction
70°30'41.27"
F Sonariya 20°53'59.51" GW6 3.50
km
SW Second
Downwind
direction 70°26'36.17"
G Gorak
madhi
20°54'57.42" GW7 5.22
km
ENE Buffer
Zone
Cross wind
70°31'55.45"
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Ground water monitoring at Mine site Ground water monitoring at Village Ajodha
Ground water monitoring at Village Bolas Ground water monitoring at Village Gorakh
Mandi
Ground water monitoring at Village Meghpur Ground water monitoring at Village Sonariya
Photograph 3-4: Groundwater Monitoring Location Photographs
Latitude 20°53'56.56"" Longitude 70°29'2.36"
Latitude 20°53'47.92" Longitude 70°28'20.41"
Latitude 20°54'54.92" Longitude 70°29'41.21"
Latitude 20°54'57.42" Longitude 70°31'55.45"
Latitude 20°54'28.81" Longitude 70°27'43.41"
Latitude 20°53'59.51" Longitude 70°26'36.17"
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Groundwater Analysis Results 3.12.4
Groundwater was monitored at 7 locations within the study area during the Post Monsoon season (October, November, December) 2018,
the results are shown below.
Table 3-19: Groundwater Analysis Results
Parameter Unit Specification/
SPCB
Norms/BIS
Standards
Method Used Ground Water Samples
GW1 GW2 GW3 GW4 GW5 GW6 GW7
PH 6.5-8.5 APHA: 4500-H
+
B 23nd
Edition
7.82 7.74 7.32 7.24 7.42 8.24 7.76
Conductivity mS/m -- APHA: 2510 B.
23nd
Edition
126.0 74.0 114.0 96.0 44.8 140.0 52.0
Turbidity NTU 1 APHA: 2130-B
Nephelometric
Method 23nd
Edition
<1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0
Color Pt-Co 5 APHA: 2120-b
Visual
Comparison
Method 23nd
Edition
<5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0
COD mg/l -- APHA: 5220 B
23nd
Edition
- - - - - - -
Total
Dissolved
Solids
mg/l 500 APHA: 2540 C
23nd
Edition
772.0 446.0 520.0 576.0 310.0 946.0 314.0
Dissolved
Oxygen
(D.O)
mg/l -- APHA: 4500 O-
C 23nd
Edition
- - - - - - -
Alkalinity mg/l 200 APHA: 2320 B
Alkalinity 23nd
424.0 208.42 220.0 182.0 162.0 440.0 234.0
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Chloride mg/l 250 APHA: 4500-Cl-
B 23nd
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166.0 98.4 102.0 144.0 72.62 226.0 84.52
Sulphate mg/l 200 APHA: 4500-
SO4 E 23
nd
Edition
102.0 42.62 112.56 124.0 64.62 152.0 36.54
Fluoride mg/l 1.0 APHA: 4500-F-
D 23nd
Edition
0.82 0.36 0.86 0.34 0.24 0.36 0.28
Sodium mg/l -- APHA: 3500-Na
B 23nd
Edition
74.0 56.0 92.0 52.0 72.0 92.0 44.4
Potassium mg/l -- APHA: 3500-K
B 23nd
Edition
22.4 24.6 5.4 24.4 32.0 82.4 18.2
Total
Hardness
mg/l 200 APHA: 2340 C
23nd
Edition
310.0 290.0 280.0 320.0 192.0 340.32 322.0
Ca. Hardness mg/l -- APHA: 3500-Ca
B 23nd
Edition
262.4 182.4 194.0 272.0 168.4 282.0 246.0
Calcium as Ca mg/l 75 APHA: 3500-Ca
B 23nd
Edition
105.16 73.10 77.75 109.02 67.49 113.04 98.59
Mg. Hardness mg/l -- APHA: 3500-
Mg B 23nd
Edition
47.6 107.10 86.0 48.0 23.6 58.32 76.0
Magnesium as
Mg
mg/l 30 APHA: 3500 –
Mg B 23nd
Edition
11.60 26.21 20.94 11.69 5.75 14.21 30.46
Amm.
Nitrogen
mg/l -- IS 3025 (PP 34)
1988 (RA 2014)
0.54 0.32 0.92 1.12 0.44 0.62 1.26
Nitrate mg/l 45 IS 3025 (Part
34)
(3) 1988 (RA
2014)
0.24 2.56 0.84 2.16 2.52 3.16 0.82
Phosphate mg/l -- APHA: 4500-
PC 23nd
Edition
1.64 2.52 1.24 2.24 2.64 0.62 2.24
Cadmium mg/l 0.003 APHA: 3111 B <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1
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Copper mg/l 0.05 APHA: 3111 B
23nd
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<0.03 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03
Iron mg/l 0.3 APHA: 3500
Fe-B 23nd
Edition
0.42 0.28 0.98 0.26 0.42 0.32 0.36
Lead mg/l 0.01 APHA: 3111 B
23nd
Edition
<0.15 <0.15 <0.15 <0.15 <0.15 <0.15 <0.15
Manganese mg/l 0.1 APHA: 3111 B
23nd
Edition
<0.03 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03
Zinc mg/l 5 APHA: 3111 B
23nd
Edition
<0.06 <0.06 <0.06 <0.06 <0.06 <0.06 <0.06
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Observation & Interpretation
The analysis results shows that the pH for the ground water samples GW1, GW2, GW3, GW4,
GW5, GW6 and GW7 ranged from 7.24 to 8.24 indicating slightly alkaline in nature. The TDS
(Total Dissolved Solids) were found to be in the range 310 mg/l to 946 mg/ l which is within the
permissible limit of 2000 mg/l. Total Hardness of Ground water samples in the study area was
found to be 192-340.32 mg/l which is within permissible limit. Alkalinity indicates better
buffering capacity of water and ranges between 162 – 440.0 mg/l.
Fluoride content varies from 0.24 mg/l – 0.86 mg/l which is within permissible limit. The overall
ground water quality in the study area was found to be mineralized with respect to total dissolved
solids (310 mg/l to 946 mg/l), chloride (84.52 mg/l to 226.0 mg/l), sulphate (36.54 mg/l to 152
mg/l) and hardness.
3.13 Surface Water
Surface Water Monitoring Location 3.13.1
The surface water samples were taken from 2 locations during the Post Monsoon season
of 2018; the location details are given in below
Table 3-20: Surface Water Monitoring Locations
S. No. Area Description Sample
Code
Distance from
M.L. area(km)
Direction
from M.L.
area
Frequency
A Saraswti River
Upstream SW1 1.4 South
Once during
the study
period as grab
sample B
Saraswti River
Down stream SW2 2.0 North
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Surface water Monitoring at Saraswti River
Photograph 3-5: Surface water Monitoring Location Photographs
Surface Water Monitoring Results 3.13.2
The monitoring results are given in Table 3-21.
Table 3-21: Surface Water Monitoring Results S. No. Parameter Unit River (Upstream) River (Down
stream) 1. PH 7.78 8.04
2. Conductivity mS/m 109.4 65.4
3. Turbidity NTU 0.1 0.1
4. Color Pt-Co <1.0 <1.0
5. COD mg/l 15.0 18.0
6. Total Dissolved Solids mg/l 744.0 412.0
7. Dissolved Oxygen (D.O) mg/l 2.0 1.5
8. Alkalinity mg/l 360.0 196.0
9. Chloride mg/l 233.58 107.46
10. Sulphate mg/l 53.43 53.42
11. Fluoride mg/l 0.20 0.14
12. Sodium mg/l 5.6 23.0
Latitude 20°53'36" Longitude 70°27'55
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13. Potassium mg/l 1.8 12.0
14. Total Hardness mg/l 336.33 209.07
15. Ca. Hardness mg/l 90.90 90.90
16. Calcium as Ca mg/l 36.43 36.43
17. Mg. Hardness mg/l 245.33 118.17
18. Magnesium as Mg mg/l 59.64 28.72
19. Amm. Nitrogen mg/l 9.68 0.46
20. Nitrate mg/l 2.46 0.33
21. Phosphate mg/l 6.60 0.76
22. Cadmium mg/l <1.0 <0.1
23. Copper mg/l 0.03 0.02
24. Iron mg/l 0.16 0.16
25. Lead mg/l <0.15 <0.15
26. Manganese mg/l 0.04 0.02
27. Zinc mg/l <0.06 1.42
Observation and Interpretations
Surface water samples were collected, analyzed and compared with Indian standard for
drinking water 10500:2012, pH value was found to be 7.78 to 8.04 which indicate that
surface water is alkaline in nature, TDS was found to be 412 mg/l to 744. Dissolve
oxygen were found about 1.5 to 2.0 mg/l. It is seen that the physicochemical analysis of
other parameters like chloride, calcium, magnesium, nitrate and fluoride were found
within the desirable limit. The overall surface water quality of the available sources
within the study area was found to be good physico-chemically with respect to all the
parameters. There is no organic load-observed in the sources monitored indicating no
pollution load in the source.
3.14 Biological Environment
Objective of the study 3.14.1
The objectives of this study were as follows:
To collect baseline data for the study along with a description of the existing
terrestrial, wetland and aquatic vegetation.
To assess scheduled species in the proposed site (rare, endangered, critically
endangered, endemic and vulnerable).
To identify locations and features of ecological significance.
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To identify Impact of proposed project before, after and during development phase
Threats to Biodiversity 3.14.2
Species extinction is one of the major outcomes of the threats to biological diversity. Extinction
of a species can lead to the loss of a factor that was responsible for keeping the ecosystem
balanced, thereby misbalancing it to some extent. Loss of species not only affects the ecosystem
globally but also has a huge impact locally. Some of the factors which threaten the species
extinction are mentioned as follows:
Pollution
Habitat Loss
Invasion of non-native species
Climate Change
Over Hunting
Amongst these above mentioned factors, the first two are the main factors responsible for loss in
floral diversity. One of the main reasons behind the increasing pollution in the environment is the
advent of industrialization in the modern civilization. Mining industry is an integral part of the
industrialization and modernization. Different stages of mining have different effects on the
environment. Mining activities render the area barren thereby creating loss of habitat for the
plants previously present there and also, after mining the land gets filled with harmful chemicals
and industrial wastes which make the environment too polluted for any kind of vegetative
propagation.
Conservation of Biodiversity 3.14.3
The gradual and steady decrease of the forest lands in tropical countries has grabbed the attention
of many researchers and they have been working to make the tropical forests 10 more productive
while taking care of maintaining the biodiversity too. The first priority for the maintenance of
biodiversity is to decrease logging and to increase area for forests and restricting the forests for
deforestation activities. Halting the building of roads and stopping commercial logging practices
are the main mechanisms that need to be followed for the conservation of forests.
But since, mining cannot be abolished because that will bring a huge blow to the economy,
special measures should be taken in order to conserve the biodiversity. The area of land under
mining activities should be carefully monitored for the kind of vegetation and environmental
conditions that the area experiences. Accordingly, the area should be replanted after the mining
activities are over. Also, a broader area around the core mining area, which is called the buffer
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area, should be monitored too. The buffer area is generally the area of about 10km radius around
the core area. For every loss in the core area, there should be equal or more plantations in the
buffer area for the compensation of the loss in biodiversity. Only when all these requirements are
met with, should there be a clearance for the mining activities in ore-rich areas. If these
conditions are properly met with, conservation of biodiversity would be taken care of.
Project Affected area (Mine Lease Area) 3.14.4
The dominant trees in the study area are Azadirachta indica (Neem) and Aegle marmelos (Bel).
The dominant shrub community in this area was represented by Prosopis juiliflora (Vilayti
Bavai) etc. The shrubs observed in the study area are given in the below table.
Methodology for Flora Survey 3.14.5
Flora 3.14.6
The study on the floral assessment for the project activity was based on field survey of the
area. Quadrate Method: Frame quadrants, or often simply called quadrants, were used to
define sample area within the study site. Plant species inside the quadrants were identified
and their abundance estimated to work out the densities of various species. The locations of
the quadrants chosen was representative to various vegetation types present within the study
area and usually 10 nos. of quadrates were sampled to obtain more representative results.
The plant species were also identified with the help of taxonomists of related fields and
nearby Institutions. Besides the collection of plant species, information was also collected
with vernacular names of plant species made by local inhabitants. In this process, the whole
study area was divided into different sections to get the maximum diversity of plant species.
The sampling sites were selected based on land use pattern, topography and floristic
composition of the study area. The other relevant data on bio-diversity, like economically
important plant species and medicinal plant, information related to rare and endangered
species in the study area had been collected from secondary sources like forest and wild life
departments. The plant species found in the area are mentioned below:-
Flora in Study Area 3.14.7
A general floral survey was carried out for the study area. List of flora found in the study
area and buffer zone is given in Table 3-22.
Table 3-22: Flora Recorded in Study area
S. No. Vernacular
Name
Botanical Name Family Core
Area
Buffer Area
1 Khair Acacia Catechu Leguminosae + +
2 Haldu Adina Cordifolia Rubiaceae - +
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S. No. Vernacular
Name
Botanical Name Family Core
Area
Buffer Area
3 Bel Aegle marmelos Rutacease - +
4 Siris Albizzia Lebbek Leguminosae - +
5 Neem Azadirachta Indica Meliaceae + +
6 Amaltas Cassia Fistula Leguminosae - +
7 Lasura Cordia Dicotoma Boraginaceae - +
8 Shisham Dalbergia Sissoo Leguminosae - +
9 Amla Embica Offcinalis Euphorbiaceae - +
10 Safeda Eucalyptus Hybrid Myrtaceae - +
11 Peepal Ficus Religiosa Urticaceae - +
12 Mahua Madhuca Indica Sapotaceae - +
13 Aam Mangifera Indica Anacardiaceae - +
14 Sagwan Tectona Grandis Verbenaceae - +
15 Ber Zizypush Mauritiana Rhamnace - +
16 Willow Salix Tetrasperma Salicaceae - +
17 Tendu Diospyros Towentosa Ebenaceae - +
18 Gullar Ficus Glomerata Urticaceae - +
19 Khajur Phoenix Sylvestris Palmae - +
20 Jamun Syzygium Cuminii Myrtaceae - +
21 Safed siros Albizzia procera Mimosaceae - +
22 Palash Butea monosperma Casurinaceae - +
23 Nariyal Cocos nucifera Arecaceae + +
24 Sujawal Lucaeana leucocephala mimosaceae - +
25 Jangli jalebi Pithocelobium dulce Mimosaceae - +
26 Imli Tamarindus indica Fabaceae - +
27 Arjuna Terminalia arjuna Combretaceae - +
28 Teak Tectona grandis Lamiaceae - +
29 Dhavdo Anogeissus latifolia Combretaceae - +
30 Sadad Terminalia crenulata Combretaceae - +
31 Timru Diospyros Melanoxylon Ebenaceae - +
32 Moledi Lannnea coromandelica Anacardiaceae - +
33 Kadayo Sterculia urens Malvaceae - +
34 Jambun Syzgium cumini Myrtaceae - +
35 Karanj Pongamia pinnata Fabaceae - +
36 Umro Ficus racemosa Moraceae - +
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S. No. Vernacular
Name
Botanical Name Family Core
Area
Buffer Area
37 Bahedo Terminalia bellerica Combretaceae - +
38 Asundro Bauhinia racemosa Fabaceae - +
(B)Shrubs and Herbs in Study Area
S.
No.
Vernacular
Name
Botanical Name Family Core
Area
Buffer
Area
1. Aak Callicarpa Macrophylea Verbenaceae + +
2. Chirehitta Achyranthes Aspera Amarantaceae - +
3. Karaunda Carrissa Occidentalis Apocynaceae - +
4. Nakli Bhabbar Eriophorum Comosum Cyperaceae - +
5. Lantana Lantana Camara Verbenaceae + +
6. Nut grass Cyperus rotundus Cyperaceae + +
7. Gandhela Murraya Koenigii Rutaceae - +
8. Kaner Nerium Indicum Apocynaceae - +
9. Asgandh Withania Somnifera Solanceae - +
10. Bathuwa Chinopodium Album Amaranthaceae - +
11. Aradu, Ban Solonum Erianthum Solanceae - +
12. Maltha Zizyphus Nummularia Rhacnaceae - +
(C)Climbers in Study Area S.
No.
Vernacular
Name
Botanical Name Family Core
Area
Buffer
Area
1. Dudhi Cryptolepis Buchanani Apocynaceae - +
2. Agla Acacia Pennata Leguminose - +
3. Kainju Bel Caesalpinia Sepiaria Sapindaceae - +
4. Maljhan Bauhinia vahlii Leguminosae - +
5. Sural Pueraria Truberosa Leguminosae - +
6. Gajpipper Scindapsus Officianlis Araceae - +
7. Balkangu Clematis Gouriana Ranuculaceae - +
8. Buddhi Bel Vallaris Solancea Apocunaceae - +
9. Patera Typha Elephantina Typhaceae - +
(D)Grasses in Study Area
S
No.
Vernacular
Name
Botanical Name Family Core
Area
Buffer
Area
1. Dab Desmostachya Bipinnata Gramineae + +
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2. Dub Cynodon Dactypon Gramineae + +
3. Sarkanda Erianthus Munja Gramineae - +
4. Kans Sacharum Spontaneum Gramineae - +
5. Bhabbar Eulaliposis Gramineae - +
Where, A=Absent, P=Present
Photograph 3-6: Photographs of Flora of Study area
Faunal Diversity 3.14.8
To prepare a detailed report on the status of wildlife biodiversity within 10 km radial area
(Study Area) and to assess the impacts due to mining activity and suggesting suitable
mitigation measures to protect and conserve wildlife biodiversity, following components
were studied:
a) Wildlife survey (diversity)
b) Habitat study (feeding, breeding, roosting areas)
c) Distribution of birds
d) Rare & Endangered species of fauna
e) Specific local characteristics of biodiversity in study area
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Methodology for Faunal Study 3.14.9
Primary Data Collection: Several survey techniques such as standard walk transect,
visual encounter survey and pitfall trap methods were used to sampling reptiles in each
and every habitat of the study area. While doing this survey, photographs were taken for
identification of species. Species identification was done by using standard field guides in
consultation with experts.
Secondary data Collection: Methodology aspects were also reviewed by the references
of Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015 S. Nautiyal et al.
Table 3-23: Survey and monitoring techniques for different types of animals
S.No Group of Animal Survey and Monitoring Techniques
1.
Mammals Direct observation
technique
Surveying large and medium sized
mammals and diurnal mammals
Bait traps Bait traps Small mammalian groups
Line transect method All mammals
Pellet count method Large mammals
2. Birds Line transect method A straight line of 1 km is drawn, and all
birds seen or heard till a range of 25 m
on either side of the transect were
recorded. The transect was worked for
one hour
Point count method In this method, the observer will stand in
a randomly chosen point and birds seen
or heard in 50 m radius are recorded for
5 min. This observation is repeated in
another point at least 300 m from the
first point.
Opportunistic
sightings
While traveling in study area, many bird
species will be detected in survey time.
Such species are recorded by their
appearance or by their call.
3. Reptiles Visual encounter
survey
This method is useful for studying the
species richness and abundance in a
survey path
Pitfall trap Methods were used to sampling reptiles
in each and every habitat of the study
area
4. Amphibians Visual encounter
survey
By using vocal sound and photographs,
the amphibian species were identified
Status of Fauna 3.14.10
All three sites of the projected affected area are completely covered with grasses and have
no major faunal diversity. Therefore we prepared a complete checklist of fauna from project
affected area and surrounding of project affected area. The list of fauna along with their
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relative abundance, global and national conservation priority status recorded during the
survey is given in the Table 3-24.
Table 3-24: Fauna Recorded in Study area
S. No Scientific Name Common Name Status Core
Zone
Buffer
Zone
Mammals
1. Boselaphustragoca
melus
Nilgai Sch. III A P
2. Canis aureus Jackal Sch. II A P
3. Felis chaus Jungle cat Sch. II A P
4. Funambulus pennant Five-striped Palm
Squirrel
Sch. IV P P
5. Herpestes edwardsi Common mongoose Sch. IV P P
6. Hyaena hyaena Striped Hyena Sch. III A P
7. Lepus nigricollis Indian Hare Sch. IV A P
8. Rattus rattus House Rat Sch. IV P P
Reptiles
9. Calotes versicolar Indian garden lizard - P P
10. Calotes Sp Indian garden lizard - P P
11. Echis carinatus Indian saw scaled viper Sch. IV A P
12. Hemidactylus
flaviviridis
Yellow-green house
gecko
- A P
13. . Ptyas mucosa Indian rat snake Sch. II A P
Amphibian
14. Euphlictis
cyanphylictis
Indian skipping frog Sch. IV A P
15. Fejevarya
limnocharis
Cricket frog Sch. IV A P
16. Hoplobarahus
tigerinus
Indian bull frog Sch. IV A P
Table 3-25: List of Birds
Common name Scientific Name Family Status
Little grebe Tachybaptus ruficollis [LC] Podicipitidae Schedule-IV
White pelica Pelecanus onocrotalus [LC] Pelecanidae Schedule-IV
Jalakaag Phalacrocorax niger [LC] Phalacrocoracidae Schedule-IV
Shag Phalacrocorax carbo [LC] Phalacrocoracidae Schedule-IV
Indian darter Anhinga melanogaster [NT] Phalacrocoracidae Schedule-IV
Taalaab bagula Ardeola grayii [LC] Ardeidae Schedule-IV
Bagula Ardea cinerea [LC] Ardeidae Schedule-IV
Bagula Ardea purpurea [LC] Ardeidae Schedule-IV
Bagula Butorides striatus [LC] Ardeidae Schedule-IV
Black-crowned
night heron.
Nycticorax nycticorax [LC] Ardeidae Schedule-IV
Cattle egret Bubulcus ibis [LC] Ardeidae Schedule-IV
Saphed bagula Casmerodius albus [LC] Ardeidae Schedule-IV
Little egret Egretta garzetta [LC] Ardeidae Schedule-IV
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Saaras Mycteria leucocephala [NT] Ciconidae Schedule-IV
Asian Woolly
neck
Ciconia episcopus [VU] Ciconidae Schedule-IV
Saaras Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus [NT] Ciconidae Schedule-IV
Black-headed ibis Threskiornis melanocephalus
[NT]
Threskiornithidae Schedule-IV
Red-naped Ibis Pseudibis papillosa [LC] Threskiornithidae Schedule-IV
Shelduck Tadorna ferruginea [LC] Anatidae Schedule-IV
Batakh Sarkidiornis melanotos [LC] Anatidae Schedule-IV
Fulvous Duck
Dendrocygna bicolor [LC] Anatidae Schedule-IV
White-breasted
waterhen
Amaurornis phoenicurus [LC] Rallidae Schedule-IV
Common moorhen Gallinule chloropus [LC] Rallidae Schedule-IV
Samudree kauva Vanellus indicus [LC] Charadriidae Schedule-IV
Pacific golden
plover
Pluvialis fulva [LC] Charadriidae Schedule-IV
Little ringed
plover
Charadrius dubius [LC] Charadriidae Schedule-IV
Redshank Tringa tetanus [LC] Charadriidae Schedule-IV
Pied Kingfisher Ceryle rudis [LC] Alcedinidae Schedule-IV
Kingfisher Alcedo atthis [LC] Alcedinidae Schedule-IV
White-breasted
Kingfisher
Halcyon smymensis [LC] Alcedinidae Schedule-IV
Gauraiya Passer domesticus [LC] Passeridae Schedule-IV
Kaua Corvus splendens [LC] Corvidae Schedule-V [NT] = NEAR THREATENED, [VU] = VULNERABLE, [CR] = CRITICAL
ENDANGERED, [LC] = LEAST CONCERN
Table 3-26: List of Butterflies
S. No. Family/Species Relative abundance
PIERIDAE
1. Common Emigrant, Catopsilia crocale Common 2. Common Grass Yellow, Eurema hecabe Very Common
NYMPHALIDAE 1. Common Leopard, Phalantha phalantha Fairly Common 2. Lemon Pansy, Precis lemonias Common 3. Great Eggfly, Hypolimnas bolina Common 4. Common Castor, Ariadne merione Uncommon 5. Plain tiger, Danaus chrysippus Common 6 Danaid Eggfly, Hypolimnas misippus Common
Photograph 3-7: Photographs of Aquatic fauna of Study area
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3.15 Agriculture Activity
The most part of the district is leveled. So the leveled area is fertile for agriculture purpose. The
black cotton soil is composed largely of clay material. Agriculture and its allied activities are the
main occupation in the district.
There is a change in double/multiple cropped area due to partition of Gir Somnath District. No
Major change in cropping pattern is noticed. The District is covered under ICDP (Integrated
Cereal development Programme) (Wheat) and NODP for oilseeds production. However, the area
under wheat, groundnut and cotton is increased considerably during the recent past.
The main crops of the district are groundnut followed by cotton, Bajra, Wheat, Cumin, Onion,
etc.
The area of Cropping Pattern of the district as under (in Hectors):
a. Double/multiple Cropped area : 146630
b. Percentage of Double/multiple Cropped area to net area sown : 28.78%
c. Total cultivable area : 287863
Source: Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Gir Somnath, http://girsomnath.kvk8.in/district-profile.html
Table 3-27: Major Field crops cultivated in study area
S. No. Major field crops Major Horticultural crops
1 Groundnut Mango
2 Cotton Sapota Chiku
3 Bajra Banana
4 Pulses Cotris
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5 Sugarcane Coconut
Status of Agricultural Activity 3.15.1
Status of agriculture crops was assessed only in the buffer zone covering outside the sanctuary
area. The list of species was prepared based on the casual observation while collecting data in and
around the agriculture habitat.
Table 3-28: Major Field crops cultivated in district
S. No. Botanical Name Family Local Name Type
Grain crops
1. Pennisetum typhoides A. Rich. Poaceae Bajri, Bajaro Herb
2. Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp Fabaceae Tuver Herb
3. Vigna radiate (L.)wilczek.Var.
radiata
Fabaceae Udad Herb
4. Ricinus communis L. Euphorbiaceae Arando, Divel Shrub
5. Zea mays L. Poaceae Makai Grass
Fruit crops
6. Annona reticulate L. Annonaceae Ramphal Small Tree
7. Psidium guajava L. Myrtaceae Jamphal Tree
8. Citrus aurantifolia (Chr.)
Swingle
Rutaceae Kag Ji Limbu Small Tree
9. Citrus limon (L.) Burm. f. Rutaceae Limbu Shrub
10. Phyllantus embelica Euphorbiaceae Amala Small tree
Vegetable Crops
11. Capsicum annuum L. var
acuminatum Fingerh.
Solanaceae Marchi Herb
12. Cucumis sativus L. Cucurbitaceae Kakadi Climber
13. Momordica charantia L Cucurbitaceae Karela Climber
14. Lycopersicon lycopersicum
(L.) Karst.
Solanaceae Tamata, Herb
15. Daucus carota L. var.sativa Apiaceae Gajar Under Shrub
Photograph 3-8: Photographs of Agricultural activity in Study area
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3.16 Socio Economic Environment of the Study Area
There is no habitation falling within the core zone. Socio-economic study is an essential
part of environmental study is socio-economic environment incorporating various facts
related to socio-economic conditions in the area, dealing with the total environment. Socio
economic study includes demographic structure of the area, provision of basic amenities
viz., housing, education, health & medical services, occupation, water supply, sanitation,
communication, transportation, prevailing diseases pattern as well as feature of aesthetic
significance such as temples, historical monuments etc. This would help in visualizing and
predicting the possible impacts depending upon the nature and magnitude of the project.
Socio-economic study of an area provides a good opportunity to assess the socioeconomic
conditions of it. This study will possibly make a change in living and social standards of
the particular area benefitted due to the Project. The gross economic condition of the area
will be increased substantially due to the existence of this project. It can undoubtedly be
said that this project will provide direct and indirect employment and improve the
infrastructural facilities and standards of living of the area. The fabrics of socio-economic
changes are so complicated that this study would seem to be extremely limited, almost
superficial and at time subjective in nature. More thorough and quantified socio-economic
study will undoubtedly require vastly longer time and resources and is, therefore, beyond
the scope of the present EIA study. The EIA will give a reasonably clear picture about the
socio-economic conditions prevailing in the study area.
Objective of Socio Economic Study 3.16.1
The objectives of this socio-economic study are:
To conduct socio-economic assessment study in Project Area.
To know the current socio-economic situation in the region to cover the subsectors of
education, health, sanitation, water and food security.
To recommend practical strategic interventions in the sector.
To help in providing better living standards.
To provide employment opportunities.
Scope of Study 3.16.2
The scope of socio economic study is as follows:
To study the Socio-economic Environment of area from the secondary sources.
To develop a questionnaire for SIA Survey.
Data Collection & Analysis.
Prediction of project impact.
Mitigation Measures
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Methodology 3.16.3
For socioeconomic study, both qualitative and quantitative methods were adopted. Data
regarding the demographic structure was collected from the secondary sources (published
data, website of Directorate of Census for Gir Somnath District, Panchayat, Veraval,
etc.).
Primary sources include data collected through direct field sampling, observations based
on schedules, questionnaires etc. distributed to the local persons, senior citizen,
Government officials of district and official of villages, Panchayat etc. with interactions
and discussions through meetings.
A suitable format of Questionnaires was developed by us & survey was conducted.
To know the perception of local people about the Limestone mining in the area, a field
survey was conducted during Post Monsoon Season (October, November, December)
2018. The target groups were selected from villages of core and buffer area of Veraval
Tehsil.
Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) techniques are
the two important tools of participatory method used in the field. Household level
contacts and interviews were undertaken with each family for completing the household
socio-economic profile. For individual farmers and community members, qualitative
interviews were conducted since this approach allows a more in-depth investigation,
perception and opinion about the project. It also allows people to speak for themselves
without their answers being biased by predetermined hypothesis-based questions. The
questionnaire was basically focused to gather respondents´ views about the project.
Desk research is the major methodology adopted for the study which involves
researching, compiling and analyzing the data. The 10 km radial distance from the
boundary of the ML area including core zone of the mine area was studied.
Socio economic aspects including human settlements, demography and infrastructural
aspects for education, health, drinking water, power supply, communication and the land
use aspects are collected compiled and analyzed with the help of census data 2011 and
district census handbook 2011 of Gujarat.
The details of the study area as follows:
Demography details
Employment details
Infrastructure facilities
Land use details
Survey observations
Opinion and awareness regarding project
Quality of life
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45%
44%
0%
1%
5% 5%
Demography of the Study Area
Genaral M
General F
ST Male
ST Female
SC Male
SCFemale
Background of Study Area 3.16.4
The study area is defined as 5 km & 10 km radius of the periphery of mine lease
boundary. About 25 villages of Taluka Veraval District Gir Somnath was falling in this
study area. The socio-economic parameters i.e. population growth, density, literacy etc.
played an important role in determining the impact of the proposed activity directly or
indirectly on the human population of the study area. These impacts may be beneficial or
detrimental.
Demography of the Study Area 3.16.5
Table 3-29: Demography of the Study Area
Source: Census 2011
Sr
.N
o.
Range
Total
Village
s
Total
HH
Total Population Total Population ST Total Population SC
Total Male Fem
ale Total Male
Fem
ale Total Male Female
1 5.0 km 7 3240 19489 9810 9679 90 40 50 2754 1430 1324
2
5.0 to
10.0
km
18 1429
0 83610
4255
8
4105
2 765 380 385 7802 3970 3832
Total 25 1753
0
10309
9
5236
8
5073
1 855 420 435 10556 5400 5156
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27%
12%
24%
37%
Working and Non-Working Population of Study Area
Working Male
Working Female
Non Work Male
Non Work Female
Figure 3-15: Demography of the Study Area
Working and Non-Working Population 3.16.6
Table 3-30: Working and Non-Working Population of Study Area
Sr
.N
o.
Ran
ge
To
tal
Vil
lag
es
Total
Popul
ation
Working
Population Main Working
Marginal
Working Non-Working
Tota
l Male
Fe
mal
e
Tota
l
Mal
e
Fe
mal
e
Tot
al
M
ale
Fe
mal
e
Tota
l
Mal
e
Fema
le
1 5.0
km 7
19489 7732 5163
256
9 6575 4942
163
3
115
7
22
1 936
1175
7
464
7 7110
2
5 to
10.0
km
18 83610
3238
1
2276
3
961
8
2873
8
2175
7
698
1
364
3
10
06
263
7
5122
9
197
95 31434
Total 25 10309
9
4011
3
2792
6
121
87
3531
3
2669
9
861
4
480
0
12
27
357
3
6298
6
244
42 38544
Figure 3-16: Working and Non-Working Population of the Study Area
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28%
24%
1%
35%
5%
5%
0%
2%
Occupational Structure in Study Area
Main Cultivator
Main Agriculture Labour
Main Household Industries
Main Other Working
Marginal Cultivator
Marginal Agriculture Labour
Marginal HouseholdIndustries
Marginal Other Working
Occupational Structure 3.16.7
Table 3-31: Occupational Structure in Study Area
Sr.No. Range Total
Villages
Total
Population
Working
Population
Main
Cultivator
Main
Agriculture
Labour
Main
Household
Industries
Main
Other
Working
Marginal
Cultivator
Marginal
Agriculture
Labour
Marginal
Household
Industries
Marginal
Other
Working
1 5.0
km 7 19489 7732
2740
2401
27
1407
663
389
2
103
2
5.0 to
10.0
km
18 83610
32381
8555
6977
504
12702
1129
1668
80
766
Total 25 103099 40113 11295 9378 531 14109 1792 2057 82 869
Figure 3-17: Occupational Structure of the Study Area
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38%
24%
15%
23%
Educational Status of Study Area
Literates Male
Literates Female
Illiterates Male
Illiterates Female
Educational Status 3.16.8
Table 3-32: Educational Status of Study Area
Sr.No. Range Total
Villages
Population Literates Illiterates
Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female
1 5.0 km 7
19489 9810 9679 12533 7137 5396 6956 2673 4283
2 5.0 to 10.0
km 18
83610 42558 41052 52330 30353 21977 31280 12205 19075
Total 25 103099 52368 50731 64863 37490 27373 38236 14878 23358
Figure 3-18: Educational Status of the Study Area
Infrastructure Facilities in the Study Area 3.16.9
Infrastructure is basic physical and organizational structures needed for the operation of a
society or enterprise, or the services and facilities necessary for an economy to
function. It can be generally defined as the set of interconnected structural elements that
provide framework supporting an entire structure of development. It is an important term
for judging a country or region's development. The term typically refers to the technical
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structures that support a society, such educational institutions, medical facilities, banking
facilities, telecommunications and so forth, and can be defined as "the physical
components of interrelated systems providing commodities and services essential to
enable, sustain, or enhance societal living conditions.
The area is well connected to road network, communication facilities, and amenities like
hospitals, schools, post offices and others. The mining operations can well utilize these
facilities in the region for running the operations and development of business activities.
Drinking Water Facility 3.16.10
Drinking water is the primary need for survival of the men, animal and plant kingdom.
The state spent thousand and thousand Crore rupees to provide drinking water to the
population of the state. Below Table shows that the region gets drinking water from dug
wells, tube wells and hand pumps. It indicates that the water is directly consumed without
treatment.
Table 3-33: Drinking Water Facilities in the Study Area
Sr. No. Range Total
Villages
Well
Water
Tank
Water
Tube Well
Water
Hand
Pump
1. Core Area Nil No No No No
2 5.0 km radius
area 7
YES YES YES YES
3 5.0 km radius
area 18
YES YES YES YES
Total 25 YES YES YES YES
Source: Census 2011
3.17 Primary Socio Economic Survey
Sampling Method 3.17.1
A judgmental and purposive sampling method was used for choosing respondents of
various sections of the society i.e. Sarpanch, adult male and female, teachers, medical
practitioners, business persons, agriculture laborers, fishermen, unemployed group etc.
Judgmental and purposive sampling method includes the right cases from the total
population that helps to the exact situation and views of the people about the project.
For survey purpose, selection of villages was performed within 10 km study area
covering core and buffer zone of mine area. Total 7 villages were selected and surveyed.
Proportionate and purposive sampling methods were used for selecting respondents (male
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and female) for household survey. For official information of village, sarpanch /
grampanchayat member / govt. school / teacher has been chosen. Structured
questionnaire were used for survey. For group discussion, Panchayat bhavan,
Aanganwadi bhavan, community halls were used for survey team. Household survey,
group discussion & discussion with sarpanch carried out as given in plate 3-9
Types of Data
The data needed for a social science research may be broadly classified into:
Data pertaining to human beings,
Data relating to organization,
Data pertaining to territorial.
Field Survey and Observations
Type of houses
Literacy, education facilities
Type of occupation farmers / Labours
Health, medical facilities
Drinking water facilities
Daily wages
Inundation / Flooding
Drowning
Sanitation
Transportation
Road connectivity
Communication Facilities
Field survey involved the collection of primary data or information that was new. This
was collected through surveys and questionnaires that are made out specifically for this
purpose. Observations were conducted on nearly any subject matter and the kinds of
observations were depending on survey question. Field survey and observations were
made at each sampling village and the quality of life was studied. Visits were made at
hospitals, primary health centers and sub-centers to know the health status of the region.
Interview Method
Interview is verbal questioning. Surveys were also conducted through interviews.
Interviews were conducted through asking questions, listening to individuals and
recording their responses. At times, it was found that it was more beneficial to ask
questions to a few individuals instead of carrying out a large-scale questionnaire based
survey. The interviews were conducted very informally. In these meetings, one question
leads to the next based on the responses given to the previous one. At the other end of the
scale, highly structured interviews often rely on questionnaires or interviews held with
mostly closed-ended questions that allowed the respondents only a limited range of
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possible answers. Structured interview method was used to collect data regarding the
awareness and
from the sample selected of the various socio- economic sections of the community. The
questionnaire mainly highlights the parameters of primary needs. The interview method
has an advantage that almost all the perfect sample of the general population was to be
reached and respond to the approach. Interview method helped to collect more correct
and accurate information as the interviewer was present during the field survey.
Awareness and Opinion 3.17.2
Awareness is the state or ability to perceive, to feel, or to be conscious of events, objects
or sensory patterns. In this, level of consciousness, sense data can be confirmed by an
observer without necessarily implying understanding. In general, an opinion is a
subjective belief, and is the result of emotion or interpretation of facts. An opinion may
be supported by an argument, although people may draw opposing opinions from the
same set of facts. For assessing the awareness and opinion about the project activity,
socio-economic survey was conducted in the sampling villages.
Public opinion is the aggregate of individual attitudes or beliefs. It is very important to
take opinion of the villagers about the project. The awareness will only not promote
community participation but also enable them to understand the importance of the project
and encourage them to express their views. To know the awareness and opinion of the
villagers about the project, group discussion, meeting with school teachers / village
leaders were carried out in the study area.
The salient observations drawn through survey are given below:
The respondents from almost all the villages were aware about the project activity.
Some of the respondents have very good opinion about the project and they opined
that due to proposed project activity, quality of life of the villages will improve.
Respondent have suggested minimizing the environmental pollution during and after
project activity.
Most of the respondents were opined that they will get employment during the
operation of mining activities in the form of skilled as well as unskilled labourers.
There is a need for strengthening of local facilities such as hospitals; schools as there
will influx of the people.
Major problems in the study area were lack of medical facilities and employment
opportunity, respondents expecting these facilities from the project proponent.
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Respondents were ready to welcome the project because study area was main Centre
for employment in the mining area. Mitigation from other states for employment was
common in the area. Project will generate employment for non-working population.
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Table 3-34: Primary Data Collection within 5 km of the mine site
S.
N
o
Name
of
Village
s
Infrastructure
Facilities Education Facilities Social Indicators
Health Facilities
Livelihood
Agriculture
Animal Husbandry
Drin
king
Wate
r
Facili
ties
Publi
c
Sanit
ation
Facili
ties
Pla
ntat
ion
Prim
ary
Secon
dary
Coll
ege
Fam
ily
Stru
ctur
e
Relig
ion
Foo
d
Hab
its
PH
C
MH
F
M
HP
Loc
al
Arti
sans
Sou
rce
of
livel
ihoo
d
SC
,
ST,
Oc
cu
pat
ion
Ma
jor
Cr
op
Sou
rce
of
Irri
gati
on
Inco
me
sourc
e out
of
seaso
n
Ani
mal
Wome
n
Involve
ment in
partici
pation
Inco
me
from
Anim
al
Husb
andr
y
1 Ajodha Tube
well Yes Yes Yes Yes NO Joint
Hind
u Rice
Yes No No No Agri
cultu
re
Wa
ges
Ma
ize,
Biri
,
Wh
eat
Rain
Wat
er
Nadi
Wage
s
Cow,
Goat,
Buffa
lo, ox
Yes No
2 Bolas
Tube
well
Hand
pump
Yes No Yes No No
Joint
&
Nucl
ear
Hind
u Rice
No No No Biri
Man
ufac
turin
g
Agri
cultu
re
La
bor
Ma
ize,
Biri
,
Wh
eat
Rain
Wat
er
Wage
s
Cow
Goat
Buffa
lo, ox
Yes No
3 Meghp
ur
Bore
well
Hand
pump
No No Yes No No Joint Hind
u Rice
No No No No Agri
cultu
re
Wa
ges
&
Ag
ri..
Ma
ize,
Biri
,
Wh
eat
Rain
Wat
er
Nadi
Wage
s
Cow
Goat
Buffa
lo, ox
Yes No
4 Sundar
pura
Tube
well
Hand
No
Yes
2.0
Hea
Yes No No Joint
90%
Hind
u,10
Rice
No No No Biri
Man
ufac
Agri
cultu
re
Wa
ges
&
Ma
ize,
Biri
Rain
Wat
er
Wage
s
Cow
Goat
Buffa
Yes Yes
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pump cter %Mu
slim
turin
g,
Sug
arca
ne
Ag
ri...
,
Wh
eat
Nadi lo,
Pig,
ox
5. Sonariy
a
Tube
well
Dug
well
Yes No Yes Yes No Joint Hind
u Rice
Yes No No Biri
Wag
es
Agri
cultu
re
Wa
ges
Ma
ize,
Biri
,
Wh
eat
Rain
Wat
er,
Nadi
,
Pon
d
Wage
s
Cow
Goat
Buffa
lo, ox
Yes Yes
6. Gorak
madhi
Tube
well
Dug
well
Yes No Yes Yes No Joint Hind
u Rice
Yes No No Biri
Wag
es
Agri
cultu
re
Wa
ges
Ma
ize,
Biri
,
Wh
eat
Rain
Wat
er,
Nadi
,
Pon
d
Wage
s
Cow
Goat
Buffa
lo, ox
Yes Yes
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Conclusion 3.17.3
Above observation shows increase in total household as compared to the secondary data
resulting increase in male and female population, increased literacy rate, increased
number of main workers as compared to secondary data as shown in above tables.
Causing increased demands of all the essentialities of life required to sustain life. These
demands can be achieved to some extent by mining industries and the work done by the
owner such as school development, hospital maintenance, road maintenance, proper
water facility development, plantation etc. as well as the local market developed during
the working phase, making their life financially strong too.
The project would not lead to displacement of any family / household or lead to loss of
agriculture land. The area doesn‟t comprise of any human habitation or personnel
property.
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4 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND
MITIGATION MEASURES
Any human activity in any environment produces impact, modifying it to a status
which is considered adverse or beneficial according to the damage or improvement
it brings about in physical, chemical and biological status of air, water, land
including biota and in socio-cultural life styles and economy of the populace it
affects. Depending on the nature of activities and existing status, the impacts are
assessed for their importance. On the basis of the impact analysis, the mitigating actions
are suggested for minimizing impacts.
This chapter details about the project activities that could have beneficial or adverse
impacts on the environment, identify, predicts and assess the impacts over the various
environmental attributes in the study area due to proposed mining activities. Examine each
environment aspect – impact relationship in detail and identify its degree of significance,
identify possible mitigation measures for the project activities and select the mitigation
measures, based on the reduction in significance achieved and practicality in
implementation.
4.1 Impact Assessment Methodology
Key Definitions 4.1.1
Environmental Aspects
These are elements of an organization‟s activity or product or services that can interact
with the environment. Environment aspects could include activities that occur during
normal, abnormal and emergency operations.
Environmental Impacts
Environmental impacts are defined as any change to the environment, weather adverse or
beneficial, wholly or partially resulting from project activities.
Environmental Indices
The environmental indices (or parts of the receiving environment on which impacts are
being assessed) include: Land use/land cover, air quality, noise levels, surface and ground
water quality, soil, ecology and bio diversity, socio economics, occupational health,
community health and safety. After the identification of impacting activities, impacts
require to be assessed based on subjective /objective criteria to assess the impacting
activities. This is done in the following steps.
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Identification of Impacts 4.1.2
For identification of impacts a simple checklist method has been employed requiring:
1. Listing of environmental aspects.
2. Identifying applicable components of environment on which environment aspect may
cause environmental impacts.
3. Listing of the environmental components likely to receive impacts, along with the
key impacting activities on each component.
A component wise approach to risk assessment and mitigation measure is applied with
following steps.
Based on this preliminary identification, environmental indices that are likely to be
impacted due to the project are:
Landuse / Land cover: Land lease/purchase, mining and site restoration.
Air quality: Excavation, Vehicle movement during mining for transportation of mineral,
OB and waste.
Noise: Excavation, Vehicle movement during mining for transportation of mineral, OB
and waste.
Surface Water: Use of raw water for dust suppression, green belt development, and
Surface runoff during rainy season Contamination due to mining.
Ground water: Use of raw water for dust suppression, green belt development and
domestic purpose, surface runoff during rainy season. Contamination due to mining.
Soil: Losses of soil cover during mining, site restoration. Contamination and grade loss
due to mining.
Ecology and Biodiversity: impact during excavation, transportation, and reclamation and
land degradation.
Socio – Economic: Positive impact due to creation of jobs and increase in indirect income
and also creation of water reservoir after completion of mining work
Occupational health, community Health and safety: Occupational risk during various
activities associated with mining
4.2 Land Environment
Land Acquisition leading to change in Landuse/ Landcover 4.2.1
The Ajotha Limestone Mining Project of Shri Arjabhai Khimabhai Rathod is situated
Near Village Ajotha, Tehsil Veraval, District Gir Somnath (Gujarat) over an area of 2.00
ha in Survey No. 389 the lease was granted to Shri Arjabhai Khimabhai Rathod vide
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order no. MCR-1578-(R-4)-3/427-CHH issued on dated 24.04.1979 by Government of
Gujarat for a period of 20 year. Lease deed was signed on 08.10.1979.
The Mining Plan with PMCP has been approved by Directorate of Regional Controller of
Mines vide letter No. 684(4)(1)/MP-157/201., dated 02/07/2018.
The land use pattern of the mining lease is given in refer Table 2.2.
Site Clearance 4.2.2
The land as per revenue records is Govt. waste land of 2.00 hectare. Mining lease was
granted in favour of Shri Arjabhai Khimabhai Rathod vide order no. MCR-1578-(R-4)-
3/427-CHH issued on 24.04.1979 by govt. of Gujarat for a period of 20 years. Lease
applied for renewal on 28.09.1998 and the renewal is under process. The first renewal
shall be from 08.10.1999 to 07.10.2019. The mining operation were commenced from
05.12.1979.
The Scheme of mining with progressive mine closure plan which has been approved by
Regional Controller of mines, Udaipur vide letter No 682(23)617/2008 dated 09.12.2013.
The Mining Plan with PMCP has been approved by Directorate of Regional Controller of
Mines vide letter No. 684(4)(1)/MP-157/201., dated 02/07/2018.
Mining
Method of mining will be opencast and semi-mechanized method. Manual method will
be adopted for breaking, sorting and sizing. It is proposed to develop the Limestone
deposits by proper formation of benches of (3m height and width more than height.)
Transport of Mineral, Waste and O.B
Trucks transporting materials would increase once mining would start functioning. It
would pass through on Kaccha Road (Mine site to SH-6) & on National Highway – 8D
which is ~ 8.0 Km, in West direction. The main objective of the survey is to characterize
the type, category and number of vehicles plying on the road.
No, waste generated in five years. Tentative tonnage of the saleable material may be
arrived by computing approximate bulk density (2) and recovery factor (100%) as these
data are variable and may be established on time series. No, Top Soil and no, Mineral
reject will be generated within five years plan period
The deposit is proposed to be mined by Opencast semi-mechanized method of mining by
adopting a system of small hole/deep hole blasting and /or working with the help of
machinery for digging, excavation and removal of ore, overburden etc. Sharp drill bits
will be used for drilling and they will be maintained periodically to reduce the generation
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of dust & Blasting with down the hole initiation technique will be adopted which
produces less vibration, less noise and better fragmentation.
Reclamation 4.2.3
Total plantation in the form of green belt development will be over an area of 0.32 ha.
There is no OB/waste generation; therefore conceptual stage of mine may be water
reservoir only after mineral exhausted. No reclamation is required except
afforestation/embankment in 7.5m barrier.
No, mineral reject & top soil will be generated during this scheme period (five years). At
present, there is a pit in the area. It is proposed to work the deposit of Limestone in next
five years by developing the mine by formation of proper benches, each of 3m height. At
the conceptual stage, the mined out pits will acquire 1.6842 ha will be converted into
water reservoir.
Table 4-1: Land Use pattern at the end of life of mine
S. No. Head Present Land
Use
At the end of
Fifth Year
At the end
of mine
1 Area under mining 0.4270 1.1455 1.5725
2 Storage for top soil Nil Nil Nil
3 Waste dump site Nil Nil Nil
4 Mineral storage Nil Nil Nil
5 Infrastructure
workshop,
administrative
building etc.
0.0355 Nil 0.0355
6 Roads 0. 0762 Nil 0. 0762
7 Railways Nil Nil Nil
8 Tailing Road Nil Nil Nil
9 Effluent treatment
plant
Nil Nil Nil
10 Mineral separation
Plant
Nil Nil Nil
11 Township area Nil Nil Nil
12 Other
(green belt)
0.200 0.1158 0.3158
13 Virgin Area 1.2613 Nil Nil
Grand Total 2.000 2.000 2.000
Mitigation Measures 4.2.4
The mining will be done systematically by formation of benches of 3 m height and
width more than 3 m.
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The slope of the individual bench will be maintained vertically and the overall slope
will be < 450.
The pits, dumps and stacks will be provided with proper garland drains, vertical
drains and retaining walls to avoid spread of waste, dust and silts in the area through
water.
During rains, emergency gangue will be maintained for proper drainage of water,
cleaning of silts to take care of stability.
The waste rocks dumping will also be done by formation of terraces which will be
subsequently vacated.
The land required for mining and allied activities will be used gradually and
simultaneously backfilling will be done.
We have proposed to develop the land suitable for grasses/ some fruit trees which
will be beneficial during the mining and also after closure of the mines.
A siltation or check dam is also suggested outside the lease area over the drainage
connecting the nallah to arrest the silts flowing through surface runoff water.
Plantation is proposed on safety zones and other places to absorb the pollutants.
4.3 Air Environment
Fugitive Emission around the Mining area and Transportation Route
Opencast mining activity causes some adverse impacts on the surrounding environment
unless proper environment management plan is adopted. Selecting suitable sites for
mining and also adopting all the guidelines prescribed by the Ministry of Environment
Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) and Department mine & Geology, Gir Somnath
can minimize the major possible impact. We have taken enough care in the mining plan
to avoid impact on the surrounding environment.
In this section, an attempt has been made to quantify the possible environment impact on
air environment. The magnitude and significance of the air pollution caused by mining
depends on method of mining, scale and concentration of mining activity.
However the average production and development will be much less, since the
production will depend on market of the mineral and waste mineral. The mine will be
operated for approximately 240 days in a year.
There will be no drilling and blasting in this mining lease therefore, this will not cause
any impact to air pollution. Mining operation will be carried out in one shift to achieve
the production.
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The transport of minerals from the minerals stacking – yard to Veraval will be done in by
truck of 16 tons capacity which will move on haul road first then on tar road and finally
on State Highway/National Highway.
Quantitative Estimation of Impacts on Air Environment
An attempt has been made to know the emission rate from each of the above operation of
the mining activity. Resultant ground level concentration for the prevailing
meteorological condition using the mathematical model is estimated.
An attempt has been made to predict the incremental rise of various ground level
concentrations above the baseline status in respect of air pollution. For prediction of
emissions during transportation of mineral is done using Caline 4 model.
Caline 4
The California Line Source Dispersion Model, CALINE4 (1989), uses traffic emissions,
site geometry and meteorology to predict worst case / standard case air pollutant
concentrations within 500 meters of the roadways. Predictions can be made for carbon
monoxide, nitrogen dioxide and suspended particles. Options for modeling near
intersections, parking lots, elevated or depressed freeways, and within canyons are given.
CALINE4 is last in series of line source air quality model developed by California
Department of Transportation (CALTRANS). It is based on Gaussian diffusion equation
and employs mixing zone concept to characterize pollutant dispersion over the roadway.
CALINE4 divides an individual roadway/link into series of elements from which
incremental concentrations are computed and summed for each receptor location. Each
element is modeled as an "equivalent" finite line source (FLS) positioned normal to the
wind direction and centered at the element midpoint. Element size increases with distance
from the receptor to improve computational efficiency. Incremental downwind
concentrations are computed using the crosswind Gaussian formulation for a line source
of finite length:
∫ [
(
)
]
.
Where q is the lineal source strength, u is the wind speed, and , is the horizontal and
vertical Gaussian dispersion parameters, and y1 and y2 are the FLS endpoint y-
coordinates. CALINE4 treats the region directly over the roadway as a zone of uniform
emissions and turbulence. This “mixing zone” is defined as the region over the traveled
way plus 3 m (approximately two vehicle widths) on either side. The additional width
accounts for the initial horizontal dispersion imparted to pollutants by the vehicle wake.
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Within the mixing zone, the mechanical turbulence created by moving vehicles and the
thermal turbulence created by hot vehicle exhaust are treated as significant dispersive
mechanisms.
CALINE4 Model Setup
For the present project, the model was used to predict PM10 concentration for worst case
conditions i.e. the maximum pollution level at receptor locations due to proposed activity.
Since CALINE4 has option for only 1-hour and 8-hour pollutant concentration prediction
and in NAAQS (2009) the PM10 concentration standard is given at 24-hour averaging
time, the model was first used to predict 1-hour worst case incremental concentration
which was later converted into 24-hour GLC using Turner Equation1.
In the present project dumpers (16 tonnes capacity) have been proposed to transport the
mineral from mining areas. The maximum number of trips of dumpers to and from
proposed mining area is 3 per hour to transport 75 T of Limestone during working shift of
8 hours.
Estimation of PM10 emission rate due to transportation
The hauling of mineral from the mining pit to the stockyard / reject dump / crusher on
haul road will cause emission of particulate matters. This emission will be confined to the
mine area only and in proximity of the haul road. The following empirical expressions
may be used to estimate the quantity in pounds (lb) of size-specific particulate emissions
from an unpaved road in industrial sites, per vehicle mile traveled (VMT)
(
)
(
)
-- AP42 (Nov 2006)
Where
k, a, b are empirical constants i.e. different for different particle size.
E = size-specific emission factor (lb/VMT)
s = surface material silt content (%)
W = mean vehicle weight (tons)
C = emission factor for 1980's vehicle fleet exhaust, brake wear and tire wear, 0.0047
lb/VMT for PM10. The source characteristics s, We are referred to as correction
1
1Workbook on Atmospheric Dispersion Estimates, US Public Health Service Publication No 26, 1970; Second Edition,
Lewis Publishers, 1994
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parameters for adjusting the emission estimates to local conditions. The effective
emission factor after considering reduction in emission potential of haul roads due to
water sprinkling was calculated for use in CALINE4 model.
Using above equation, the uncontrolled PM10 emission factor for haul road due to 25
tonne truck operation is calculated as 2.52836 lb/VMT or 1146.862 gm/VMT. It is
proposed to do water sprinkling on haul road every three hours by water tanker at the rate
of >0.1 L/sqm. The effective emission rate post applying control measure (water
sprinkling of haul road) will be 178.1949 gm/VMT.
Results
The predicted maximum incremental concentration due to transportation was found at A1
(Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Station - 1) wiz. 26.787 ug/m3 (24-hourly average). As
the distance from source increases, the incremental concentration of PM10 drops
drastically due to settling of PM10 particles under gravity.
The predicted maximum cumulative GLC of PM10 was found to be 85.42 ug/m3 at A1
(Project Site). All predicted cumulative concentrations are lower than the permissible
NAAQ standard for PM10 concentration (100µg/m3). The predicted 24 hours GLCs at
baseline air quality monitoring locations are presented in below.
Table 4-2: Predicted GLC of PM10 at Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations
Location
Code Location Name
Max Baseline
Conc. (µg/m3)
Predicted GLC
(µg/m3) –
CALINE4 Model
Cumulative GLC
(µg/m3)
AAQM1 Project Site 58.42 27.02 85.44
AAQM2 Village Ajodha 55.46 23.64 79.1
AAQM3 Village Bolas 53.22 10.12 63.34
AAQM4 Village Meghpur 54.86 6.74 61.6
AAQM5 Village Sundarpura 51.24 0.00 51.24
AAQM6 Village Sonariya 54.96 0.00 54.96
AAQM7 Village Gorakh Madhi 52.66 0.00 52.66
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The contour maps showing the predicted concentration levels of PM10 are presented
below:
Figure
4-1: Spatial distribution of PM10 GLC due to transportation
Following precautions will be taken while transporting the explosive in bulk: -
Transportation of the explosives from the magazine to priming station or the site of
blasting will not be done except in the daylight, and in the original packing cases. The
quantity of explosives transported at one time, to the site of blasting, will not exceed the
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actual quantity required for use in one round of shots, and not more than 30 minutes
before the commencement of charging of the hole.
No mechanically propelled vehicle will be used for the transport of the explosives, unless
it is of a type, approved in writing by the Chief Inspector, provided that a Jeep or such
type of approved vehicle is to be used for the transport of detonators from the magazines
to the „priming stations, subject to the following conditions: -
Not more than 200 detonators are transported in a vehicle at a time;
The detonators are to be packed suitably in a wooden box.
The wooden box, containing detonators, is to be placed inside an outer metal case of a
construction approved by the Chief Inspector.
The outer metal case will be suitably bolted to the floor of the vehicle, or otherwise fixed
in a wooden frame, so that the container is not displaced while the vehicle is in motion.
No person will ride on the rear portion of the vehicle.
Vehicles, used for transporting explosives, will be substantially constructed, in good
working order and have tight beds, to prevent the explosives from falling off the vehicles.
Every vehicle, used for the transport of explosives, will be marked or placarded, on both
sides and ends, with the word EXPLOSIVES in red letters, not less than 15 cm high, on a
white background.
Every mechanically propelled vehicle, transporting explosives, will be provided with not
less than two fire extinguishers (One of Carbon Tetra Chloride type, for petroleum fire,
and other of Carbon Dioxide under pressure type, for electrical fire), suitably placed for
immediate use.
The vehicle, used for the transport of explosives, will not be overloaded, and in no case
will the explosive cases be piled higher than the sides of its body.
Explosives and detonators will not be transported in the same vehicle.
The metal parts of every vehicle, carrying explosives that may come in contact with
containers of explosives will be suitably covered with wood, tarpaulin, or other suitable
material.
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Explosives, carried on vehicles, will be so secured /fastened as to prevent any part of the
load from becoming dislodged.
No person, other than the driver and his helper (not below 18 years of age) will ride on a
mechanically propelled vehicle, used for the transport of explosives.
A vehicle, loaded with explosives, will not be left unattended.
The engine of a vehicle, transporting explosives, will be stopped, and the brakes set
securely, before it is loaded or unloaded or left standing.
The transfer of the explosives from the magazine will be so arranged that no undue delay
will occur between the time the explosives leave the magazine and the time they are
properly stored in the designated storage places, or distributed to the point of use.
A vehicle, transporting explosives, will not be driven at a speed exceeding 25 km/hr.
A vehicle, loaded with explosives, will not be taken into a garage or repair shop, and will
not be parked at a congested place.
A vehicle, transporting explosives, will not be refueled except in emergencies, even when
its engine will be stopped, and other precautions taken to prevent accidents.
No trailer will be attached to a vehicle, transporting explosives.
Every vehicle, used for transporting explosives, will be carefully inspected once in every
24 hours by a competent person to ensure that: -
Fire extinguishers are filled and are in place.
The electric wiring is well insulated and firmly secured.
The chassis, engine, and body are clean and free from surplus oil & grease.
The fuel tanks & feed lines are not leaking.
Lights, brakes and steering mechanics are in good working order.
A report of every inspection, made under (a) above, will be recorded in a bound paged
book, kept for the purpose, and will be signed and dated by the competent person making
the inspection.
All operations, connected with the transport of the explosives, will be conducted under
the personal supervision of an foreman, solely placed in charge of the blasting operations
in the mine.
The shot firer / blaster will personally search every person engaged in the transport of
explosives, and will satisfy himself that no person so engaged has, in his possession, any
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cigar, cigarette, biri or other smoking material, or any match or any other apparatus of
any kind, capable of producing a light, flame or spark.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:-
The position of every deep- hole to be drilled will be distinctly marked by the foreman so
as to be readily seen by the drillers.
No drilling will be commenced in an area, where shots have been fired, until the blaster
has made thorough examination at all places, including remaining butts of the old deep-
holes, for unexploded charges that the drill may strike.
No drill or bore rod or pick will be inserted in the butts of old deep- holes, even if the
examination under clause (a) has failed to reveal the presence of explosives.
Drilling and charging of deep- holes will not be carried out in the same area at the same
time.
Drilling operations will not be carried on simultaneously on two benches, at places
directly one above the other.
Shots shall not be fired except during hours of day – light.
Shot firing shall be carried out during the rest interval.
Before a shot is charged, stemmed or fired, it is ensured that all the persons have taken
proper shelter & also take suitable steps to prevent any person approaching the shot.
Siren will be blown over the entire area falling within a radius of 500 m from the place of
firing.
Two persons will be posted, one in either direction at the two extreme points of the road
lying within the danger zone.
During the approach and progress of an electric storm. The following precautions shall be
taken: -
No explosives, particularly detonators, shall be handled.
If charging operations have been commenced, the work shall be discontinued until the
storm has passed.
All exposed wires shall be coiled up and if possible placed in the mouth of the holes, or
kept by something other than a metal plate.
The preparation of charges and the charging & stemming of holes will be carried out by or
under the personnel supervision of a competent person – blasters.
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The manager shall fix, from time to time, the maximum number of shots that a blaster may
fire in any 1 shift.
The number of detonators issued to, and in the position of, a blaster during his shift shall
not exceed the maximum number of shots that he is permitted to fire.
Shot firing tools such as electric lamp or torch, a tool made entirely of wood suitable for
charging and stemming. A Scraper made of brass or wood, a knife for cutting off fuses,
Crimpers, prickers shall be provided by the owner.
(Source: DGMS circular 36 of 1972)
Conclusion
From the results of AIRMODE 9.50 models, it is concluded that the maximum cumulative
concentrations of PM10
both due to mining activities and transportation are expected to be
high but meeting the prescribed standard for PM10
within the mining zone. Further, the
maximum incremental concentration due to mining activities is much lower in comparison
to transportation which is major source of high concentration levels. Outside the mining
zone, the impact on nearby settlements is low.
The concentrations of SOx and NOx generated from mining area are expected to be low due
to absence of any major sources. The concentration of CO due to vehicle exhaust is also low
due to small number of vehicles plying on haul road.
It should be noted that the predicted concentrations are due to Ajodha Limestone Mine only
and higher pollutant concentrations may observed in the study area due to simultaneous
operations of other mines / other anthropogenic activities, data for which is not available.
The overall impact on air quality due to proposed mining project is expected to be high
within the mining lease area and in proximity of haul roads. To minimize the pollutant PM10
concentration, the following control measure will be adopted by the project proponent –
As there is no settlement adjoining the proposed mine and the impact on nearest village
will be low, no specific mitigation measures are suggested to be taken at nearby
settlements. However, medical checkups and awareness campaigns will be planned as part
of Environmental Enhancement / CSR activities.
Controlled and wet drilling shall be used.
Controlled blasting shall be undertaken during lunch hours or other suitable time when all
other activities are stalled. Further, blasting will be carried out under suitable atmospheric
conditions (low wind etc.). All necessary precautions will be implanted as per DGMS
guidelines.
Before loading of material water shall be applied on blasted material.
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Nose mask will be provided to the workers and their use will be strictly monitored.
Frequent medical checkups, trainings and campaigns will be arranged to ensure awareness
about importance of wearing nose masks among labours / drivers.
Increased frequency of water spray on haul roads to avoid dust generation during
transportation. (>0.l/m2).
Transportation of materials shall be carried out during day time only in covered trucks.
The speed of dumpers plying on the haul road will be limited to avoid generation of dust.
Haul road shall be covered with gravels.
Fugitive Dust Generation during Reclamation 4.3.1
As the excavated area will be reclaimed as water reservoir at the end of life of mine, so
there will be no fugitive dust will be operation.
Ambient Air quality measured in the area is reflection of mining activities not due to
Limestone mine alone but activities of the adjacent mining leases, traffic on the road and
other activities.
However, the mining activities are not going to cause any adverse impact since the
incremental increase and predicted PM10
at the nearby villages are within the norms of
the residential area.
Mitigation Measures 4.3.2
Water sprinkling will be done twice during the day in summer season and once
during the day in winter season for settling of dust particles.
Sharp drill bits will be used for drilling and they will be maintained periodically to
reduce the generation of dust.
Transportation of mineral will be done on Kaccha road which will generate dust and
rest of the distance will be on National Highway will not cause air pollution.
Drilling machines will have bag filters attached to them also to prevent the dust to get
air borne.
Blasting will be done in most scientific manner with the use of latest technology and
optimizing the blasting parameters to control & prevent the dust to get air borne, and
also to control the fly rocks.
Regular maintenance of machinery and vehicles will be done to check the excess
emissions. A system of regular overhauling of dumpers & excavators, after specified
hours of working shall be evolved and observed to avoid generation of obnoxious
fumes.
Green belt with tall trees will be planted. It will restrict the particulates and reduce
the concentration of SO2 and NO2.
Plantation along Kaccha road and statutory barrier etc. will also protect the soil from
wind erosions.
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All the haulage roads including the main ramp from crusher to mine pit will be kept
properly maintained and watered regularly during the working shift to prevent
generation of dust due to the movement of dumpers, water tankers etc.
Dust mask shall be provided to the workers engaged at dust generation points like
excavations and loading points;
4.4 Noise and Vibration
Adverse impact on noise level is due to vehicular movements during mining phase,
during operation of Excavator, etc. and vehicle movement during reclamation phase.
The proposed project related activities will lead to emission of noise that may have minor
impact on the surrounding communities in terms of minor increase in noise levels. The
potential impacts on noise level may arise out of the following:
Noise from Machinery and Equipment during Mining 4.4.1
During mining phase vehicle movements of dumpers and operation of Jack Hammer etc.
will lead to generation of noise. The equipment will be used during daytime. Thus, there
will not be any adverse impact on nearby habitation due to proposed activity.
Noise from Vehicular Traffic 4.4.2
Vehicular movement for transportation of materials and work force to the site will cause
minor noise emission as the frequency of vehicular movement will be few times in a
week.
Assessment of Noise Level Using Model 4.4.3
For hemispherical sound wave propagation through homogeneous loss free medium, one
can estimate noise levels at various locations at different sources using model based on
first principle.
Lp2 = Lp1 - 20 log (r2/r1) - Ae1, 2.
Where
Lp1 & Lp2 are sound levels at points located at distances r1 & r2 from the source.
Ae1, 2 is the excess attenuation due to environmental conditions. Combined effect of all
the sources than can be determined at various locations by logarithmic addition
Lp total = 10 log (10(Lp1/10) + 10(Lp2/10) + 10(Lp3/10) +……).
The sources considered at the project site for the analysis with their approximate Sound
Pressure Levels are considered slightly on the higher side for more critical analysis and
are given in Table 4-3.
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Table 4-3: Noise Generating Machinery at Mining Lease
S. No. Source Name Noise Level dB(A)
1. Dumper 100
With the above consideration, model was run and results were generated at the project
site using the model, the results obtained are given in Table 4-4.
Table 4-4: Noise Level at Receptor during Mining Activities
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1 Mine Site - Mine
site 58.4 60.2
Within the CPCB limit for
Industrial Area
2 Ajodha 1.53 km SW
40.4 41.5 Within the CPCB limit for
Residential Area
3 Bolas 2.17 km NE
39.4 39.8 No addition in noise level
due to mining activities
4 Meghpur 2.21 km NW
38.6 38.7 No addition in noise level
due to mining activities
5 Sundarpura 2.4 km NE
39.4 39.4 No addition in noise level
due to mining activities
6 Sonariya 3.50 km SW
37.4 37.4 No addition in noise level
due to mining activities
7 Gorak madhi 5.22 km ENE
37.1 37.1 No addition in noise level
due to mining activities
Observation
Incremental noise level in nearest habitation area at a distance of 500 m from site will
be in the range of 1.8 dB (A) during day time at mine site & 1.1 dB (A) at Ajodha
Village.
Beyond 500 m from the project area, increase in noise level, due to proposed
activities, will be negligible.
Noise level does not exceed the CPCB limit at any location due to mining activity.
Mitigation Measures 4.4.4
Although there was no increase beyond the allowable limit predicted at any of the
locations outside the project site, the noise environment also includes the people who are
working within the project site, and who may face hearing damage in case they face the
Noise Dosage beyond the allowable level of Noise. Therefore, it is important to
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implement the following mitigations in order to avoid any permanent hearing damage to
the people working inside the project site.
Mitigation measures suggested are as follows:
Proper and timely maintenance of machine, transport vehicle will help to reduce
sound nuisance as much as possible.
Trees will be planted on both the sides of the roads and near the office etc. to
attenuate noise generated during mining.
Noise level measurement in the mine area will be carried out quarterly. Use of
personal protective equipment i.e. ear plugs/ear muffs etc. to the operator of
excavator and transport vehicle will be provided.
Proper maintenance, oiling and greasing of machines at regular intervals will be done
to reduce noise generation.
Regular monitoring of noise level will be done quarterly at the stations identified.
Regular medical examination of workers for audiometric will be done, and also use
of ear muffs by workers on duty will be ensured.
Use of physical barriers and greenbelt development around the mine lease area to
restrict the noise levels from going outside the proposed mine boundary during
operation.
Ground Vibration 4.4.5
The total mining lease area is Govt. waste land which indicates the high absorption of
disturbances in the grounds, if any caused due to any kind of activities.
As mining will be carried out by Opencast semi-mechanized method by adopting a
system of small hole/deep hole blasting and /or working with the help of machinery for
digging, excavation and removal of ore, overburden etc. Sharp drill bits will be used for
drilling and they will be maintained periodically to reduce the generation of dust &
blasting with down the hole initiation technique will be adopted which produces less
vibration, less noise and better fragmentation. So, there will be less impact due to mining
activities.
Operation of machineries, movement of trucks & dumpers & rolling down of boulders
along the slope are likely by cause vibration in the air & ultimately ground vibration but
it will be less as mining will be done in most scientific manner with the use of latest
technology.
However, workers working on dumpers and other machineries will be subjected to
vibrations required, maintenance of machines. Maintenance of road is essential to reduce
vibrations and jerks to take care of health of workers.
Vibrations due to movement of machines, dumpers can be a source and identification of
sources of body pain, spinal and authopredic problems to workers and necessary
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treatment will be provided time to time. Provide adequate control measures for ground
movement. Adequate safety retaining wall at the bottom of dumps backfilled area will
also provide stability to mining, dumping and reclaimed area.
Measures to Minimize Vibrations due to blasting and check noise pollution 4.4.6
Vibration pollution will be there during the proposed blasting. Scientific blasting is
proposed to reduce the vibrations and check noise pollution. Earplugs will be provided to
the work persons.
Considering the above inventions the following measures will be taken to minimize the
vibration: -
1. Blasting shall not be permitted within 100 m of surface structure not belonging to owner.
2. Peak particle velocity at a distance of 100 m from the shot hole, shall not exceed 10mm/
sec.
3. The flying fragments shall not project beyond the distance of 3 m.
4. Proper spacing & burden will be maintained.
5. Optimum utilization of the explosives will be ensured.
6. Direction of the hole will be maintained towards free face.
7. Electric delay detonator will be used.
8. Deck charging will be practiced for required fragmentation.
Although there was no increase beyond the allowable limit predicted at any of the locations
outside the project site, the noise environment also includes the people who are working
within the project site, and who may face hearing damage in case they face the Noise
Dosage beyond the allowable level of Noise. Therefore, it is important to implement the
following mitigations in order to avoid any permanent hearing damage to the people
working inside the project site.
4.5 Surface Water
Surface Water Flow 4.5.1
The surface water during rainy season may get polluted by wash off or leaches from the
dumps. These may choke natural water channels or may spread over the land. The water
quality of the area is not likely to be affected due to mining as the mineral as well as
overburden is free from toxic substances. Presently the surface water in the study area is
drinkable and potable. There is three rivers flow in study area of 10 km radius.
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Sarswati River~ 1.40 Km in South Direction form mine site
Kapilla River ~ 4.20 Km in North-East Direction form mine site
Hiran River~ 5.0 Km in North-West Direction form mine site
Rainwater falling over the mining pits, top soil are likely to cause land erosion, failure of
dumps, silt transportation from dumps, with water & water flowing during rains at very
high speed is likely to cause soil erosion & take silts with it to the surface water sources,
Nallahs/ ponds etc. and silts are likely to be accumulated over the nallah and likely to
affect surface water flow in the lease area & the buffer zone.
If water flow will not be controlled there is possibility of sliding of benches of mining
pits & dumps therefore adequate precautions will be required to ensure free flowing of
water during rains to reduce likely erosion. The ingress of water during rains is predicted
in pits which can hamper the mining activities after rains as water can be accumulated
and stored in the open mining pits.
The mining activity will be restricted to limited area so the general slope of the area will
not be affected.
Water Quality 4.5.2
The water will pass through broken land, waste dump, top soil stack & its quality is likely
to deteriorate. The OB and mineral is nontoxic and therefore there will be no toxicity in
water whenever it is mixed in the speed of flowing water & waste is likely to increase
T.D.S. and suspended solids but as the gradient is almost flat will not travel to long
distances. This can be checked with proper mitigations.
However due to mechanization and operation of machines, the oil, lubricants, fuel
spillage on ground is expected which can mix with rain water after a span of time and can
pollute the surface water. As the mining activity will be very limited and deployment of
machines will be very limited, the impact predicted due to spillage will be negligible as it
will restrict to mining pits and upto the dump / stack areas.
Mitigation Measure 4.5.3
In open cast mining pits as well as on dumps, it is necessary that the rainwater falling
outside the edge limit of the working areas will not be allowed to enter into the pit
and working areas. Therefore it is proposed to develop garlands drains around the
mining pits and dumps to arrest the surface runoff water and divert it to lower
synclines without any contact with the mining operations. In the lease for proper
drainage of water, a set of garland drainages will be made in the mining lease area
and the water will be accumulated at the lower most gradient by constructing siltation
tanks which will act as water storage in the area as well as collection of silts. Silts
will be regularly cleared regularly.
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Surface water will not likely to be affected. All water drains from the pits/dumps will
be constructed in such a way that the water will be drained to nallas through check
dams.
The vertical drains and horizontal drains will be provided on the dumps, mining pits
and benches to properly channelize the mine water flow and surface water flow and
will be connected to final drainage with check measures.
4.6 Groundwater
Impact on Ground water
Since water table is very deep & mining will be carried out much above the water table &
therefore there will be no impact on ground water. The impact of mining on groundwater
is not anticipated as the mining will be done till 3m only & not going to encounter the
groundwater table. The mining pit will be below the general ground level of the
surrounding area which will be 19.0 m RL. The water level in post monsoon season will
be 8 m below the surface depending upon the relief of the area and in dry season it goes
to 12 m below the surface. The ultimate working depth will be maintained up to 16 m RL
hence will not touch the general water table.
Ground water pollution can takes place only if the mining rejects contain chemical
substances. The chemicals get leached by the precipitation water and percolate to the
groundwater table thus polluting it. Any nearby wells or other sources of water can be
rendered unfit for drinking and even for industrial or domestic use. This is not the case
with the deposit as the mineral or topsoil does not contain any harmful ingredients.
Moreover the area under consideration constitutes insert and chemically non-reactive
ingredients. The water is portable in the dug wells, bore wells and hand pump. There is
no beneficiation plant located nearby, and hence the contamination of water due to
chemical is not envisaged.
Waste water generation Treatment and Disposal
There is no generation of the wastewater from the mining operations. Water used for dust
suppression along the haulage roadways and at mining faces is not accepted to generate
any wastewater as it will percolate through ground and for evaporate. The domestic
sewage is the only waste water generations at the mining lease that is in negligible
quantity. Hence no impact of wastewater is envisaged.
Mitigation Measure 4.6.1
In this area, Saraswati River passing through the mining lease area. Due to mining
activities, it is anticipated that mineral fines flowing with water will cause siltation and
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affect the flow of drainage courses in river. Mining activity and degradation of land and
subsequent flow of water is likely to disturb the drainage course. The quality of water
flowing in these drainages will also be polluted. Therefore to safeguard the existing
drainages in the areas following precautions are proposed.
Garland drainages are proposed surrounding the mining pits, top soil, back filled areas.
Even vertical water drains are proposed so that from one bench to bench water will flow
in a controlled manner without causing the sliding of benches, dumps, terraces, etc. Even
during rains these drainages will be regularly cleaned from the sites so that there will be
not be any obstruction to flow of water.
Rain water falling around the lease area will be diverted to the low lying area, so there
will be no change in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run‐off.
The mining pits will be properly benched; soil and waste dumps will be properly terraced
with inward slope retaining walls at the toe so that there will not be land slide during the
rains.
The benches of mining pits, terraces of waste dumps and soil dumps will have grass
plantation during the rain so that it will also reduce the land degradation.
Construction of check dams are proposed in these drainages so that speed of water
flowing during rains does not increase abruptly to cause land slide and degradation of
land.
Regular monitoring of quality of water and surface water flow in these drainages are
proposed to take care of adverse impact due to mining.
The efforts made by us within our M.L. area will definitely reduce the impact. Regular
monitoring of water quality/ suspended particulars in water
The storm water runoff from the mining areas will be diverted to the sedimentation tanks
to reduce the suspended solids to meet the regulatory requirements, through garland
drains formed around the mine, dump yards, stock piles, workshops etc.
All drain channels will provide with small stone / rock barriers across drains to check
water current and to arrest solid particles. These will also be cleaned periodically.
For complying the statutory provisions of MoEF&CC and pollution control board, water
quality will be monitored and evaluated. The corrective measures will be taken on the
basis of monitoring results.
4.7 Soil
Soil quality may be affected by mining activity. The impacts would be degradation of soil
or change in its structure due to compaction and erosion during excavation, stacking
activities and plying of trucks during operational phase.
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Loss of Top Soil during Mining 4.7.1
During mining activity Limestone is exposed on the surface itself hence no mineral reject
& top soil will be generated during this scheme period (five years). This will in turn
result in minor changes of topsoil structure. However, the project design will take into
account the preservation of the top soil and its subsequent use during the restoration of
the site.
Change in Land Use Pattern
The proposed mining activities will be done within the lease area and which is Govt.
waste land, therefore permanent change in land use pattern is expected.
Impact of Domestic Solid waste
Waste generated during mining operation will be stacked separately in the boundary
barrier and will be stabilized by plantation. Small amount of domestic waste will be
generated for which dustbin will be kept at proper place.
Disposal of Overburdens and Mitigation Measures
There is no generation of overburden as the limestone is marketed. From the total ROM
after considering recoverable mineral, 100% is taken as recoverable mineral whereas %
as rejects (waste) and 10% undersized limestone is produced (which is used as cement
grade limestone.)
Mitigation Measure 4.7.2
Preserve top soil layers to be used for afforestation.
The slopes will be covered with grass to protect against erosion.
Along the mining lease boundary, afforestation will be carried out once nearby area
has been mined.
Systematic garland drains, retaining wall and water arresting trenches will be made to
arrest the siding of the loose materials and runoff during monsoon season from the
dumps.
Garland drains will be desilted regularly.
Use symbiotic and non-symbiotic microbes along with organic manures for efficient
rising of trees (afforestation).
Trucks carrying raw material should be covered to avoid dusting.
Soil (EC, pH & ESP) and Water (EC, pH & SAR) quality should be monitored
periodically and if they become alkaline use iron pyrite or sulphur as an amendments.
Treatment of soil with additional combination for restoring and upgrading the quality
of soil like mixing of organic manures, recycling of crops, etc.
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4.8 Topography, Hydrology, and Drainage
The configuration of the area is irregular polygon shape and elongated along N-S
direction. The lease area is situated in a rugged and undulating terrain with low mounds
.A Small elliptical shape mound having the highest RL of lease is 21.43 mRL whereas
the lowest RL of the lease area is 18.52 mRL. The general depression of the area is
towards North –east side.
The general drainage pattern is towards NW which is connected with seasonal nala
flowing along the NW boundary of the area. There is no major drainage pattern except
seasonal nala.
Rain water flows through the natural slope are draining into seasonal nalla. It is non-
perennial in nature.
Sarswati River which is Perianal River is situated near mine site at a distance of 1.40 km
that flows from South direction of proposed area.
Part of the excavated area will be used as water reservoir at the end of life of mine this
will cater to the water requirement of the local people.
The proposed plantation will increase the green belt in the surroundings.
Change in Drainage Pattern
Sarswati River which is Perianal River is situated near mine site at a distance of 1.40 km
that flows from South direction of proposed area and rain water falling around the lease
area will be diverted to the low lying area, so there will be no change in water bodies or
the land surface affecting drainage or run‐off.
.
Mitigation Measure 4.8.1
The mining will be done systematically by formation of benches of 3.0 m height in
mineral and width more than 3.0 m, part of the area will be converted to water
reservoir.
The slope of individual bench will be maintained vertically and the overall slope will
be < 450.
During rains, emergency gangue will be maintained for proper drainage of water,
cleaning of silts to take care of stability.
The land required for mining and allied activities will be used gradually and
simultaneously backfilling will be done.
It is proposed to develop the land suitable for grasses/ some fruit trees which will be
beneficial during the mining and also after closure of the mines.
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4.9 Ecology and Biodiversity
Ecological Component Likely to be impacted 4.9.1
Based on project activities and aspects, following ecological components are determined,
which may face likely impacts in different phases of project duration.
During Mining Activities
Terrestrial flora and fauna will be impacted by uprooting of vegetation present in the
lease area as site specific floral diversity and associated faunal diversity will be lost also
there will be site specific habitat diversity loss, .
During Excavation of mineral and its transportation, noise will be generated which will
have minor negative impact as the normal faunal movement will be hindered. Surface
runoff might have a negative impact as water body might get contaminated by it.
Mining activity will not affect the plant and animal biodiversity in the study area as all
the activities will be confined in lease area. On the contrary there will be positive impact
due to constructed reservoir on the surrounding vegetation and bird population.
Impact on Fauna
The impact on the fauna of the buffer zone due to mining activity will be marginal. The
proposed progressive plantation over a period of time will create conditions favorable to
fauna.
Impact on Aquatic Ecology
No waste water generation is envisaged from the mining operations. The rainwater and
seepage water collected in the sumps will be reused for dust suppression and for
plantation. The runoff water from the slopes will be restricted by creating gully channels
at the bottom of the slopes so that there water will not enter in the agriculture fields or
any man made create reservoir.
Mitigation Measures for Flora 4.9.2
The plant species proposed for greenbelt development along Kaccha road, will
include local species, fruit plants, forestry plants suitable for wood timber, animal life
and also grasses suitable for cattle‟s will be grown and the plantation will increase
forest cover in the area. This will serve not only as pollution sink but also as a noise
barrier.
Measures will be taken to curb pollution in air, water, land & noise environment.
Creating and developing awareness for nature and wildlife in the adjoining villages.
Proper handling of minerals, overburden and transportation in a closed truck so as to
protect surrounding flora and fauna due to deposition of mineral and overburden.
Proper land management to restore the ecological conditions in the region.
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All this results concluded that mining activity will have minor effect on the existing flora
and fauna.
Ecological Damage assessment report has been enclosed as Annexure-9.
4.10 Socio economic Environment
The mining activities in the proposed area will definitely help in the improvement of
socio-economic status of the people around the mine area by generating direct or indirect
employment opportunities. The project will also attract ancillary and related small-scale
industries in the adjoining areas. Similarly, people shall get variety of businesses
opportunities like, hotel, beetle/ pan shops, grocery shops, milk vending and daily house
services etc. The sources of earning will help in improving the quality of life of the
inhabitants of the region.
Continued mining activities will benefit the local people due to provision of more
infrastructural facilities provided by local industry as mining industry will boost up the
local market.
Since, the extraction of the reserves of this mineral is economically viable, their proper
utilization will improve the economic status of the people nearby and the country as a
whole.
The social welfare activities will be handled by a full time team of village development
officials, who will monitor the programme and give necessary back-up support. The
programmes will be made broad based by involvement of local groups and government
agencies to the maximum extent possible.
SOCIO ECONOMIC IMPACT 4.10.1
Socio-economic survey was conducted in seven villages within the study area located in
all directions with reference to the project site. The respondents were asked for their
awareness/opinion about the project and their opinion about the impacts of the project,
which is an important aspect of socio-economic environment, viz. job opportunities,
education, health care, transportation facility and economic status.
According to survey carried out in the study area, the observations made are as follows:
The study area is following under the categories of rural area and the main
occupation is agriculture (farming) and labor work on the daily basis, the average per
day income of the people living in study area is about Rs 150 to Rs 200 per day. Any
project or mining activities in this area will generate employment to these people and
hence their per day income may increase from Rs. 150 to Rs. 350 per day. The public
consultation in this area has shown positive response for the mining activities as they
will be having better lively hood and good source of earning throughout the tenure of
the project.
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Daily two hours a day (Morning & Evening) water is supplied in the villages. These
schemes are executed for smaller villages also, where normally there is no
dependable drinking water source. The water supply is provided to the villagers with
the help of a power pump, pipeline and tank under.
The respective Panchayat have to pass a resolution for taking over these schemes
for running and maintenance. Sometimes a smaller village may be considered for
piped water supply scheme due to special circumstances such as existing topography
or availability of distant drinking water source. Such schemes are executed under
Government of Gujrat in notified villages, having more scheduled caste population,
under Special Component Plan. Water supply for villages / habitations under this
plan are covered under (a) State Programme, (b) Accelerated Rural Water supply
Programme (ARWSP). It has also found that hand pump water (India mark II) is
unsafe for drinking; it is only use for domestic purpose.
Most of the houses were found semi - pakka.
Villages are well connected by tarred roads with the district place
Farmers depend mainly on monsoon and river water is also used for agricultural
activities. Farmer use diesel engine to pump water from river to their fields.
Communication facility is good due to better mobile network and transportation
facilities.
LPG is used by villagers in general, as fuel for cooking; otherwise wood, kerosene
etc.
The mining project will impact the rural development in many ways. It will increase the
employment both directly and indirectly, increase the purchasing power and saving also.
New employment opportunities will help in increasing the living standards also.
Measure to Improve Socio Economic Status 4.10.2
With mining activities, local people will have a lot of direct and indirect employment
avenues opened up. There will be direct employment opportunities in the mine and also
the secondary employment by providing services to the employed manpower. The
construction and operation phase of mine development will increase income of local
people as some local unskilled, semiskilled and skilled persons will get engaged in
various jobs suiting their capabilities. Thus the local people will enjoy the economic
upliftment. The following activities will be followed: -
Rural/village & Community welfare,
Healthcare of local population,
Free medical camps,
Literacy awareness, supports to schools etc.,
Environment protection and Environment awareness activities like Environment
awareness camps, plantation etc.
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Social awareness program.
Thus the socio-economic status of the area will be improved.
REHABILITATION & RESETTLEMENT (R&R) ACTION PLAN 4.10.3
Resettlement and Rehabilitation is not applicable as the total mining lease area is a Govt.
Waste land and no individuals are residing in the core zone permanently or temporarily.
4.11 Occupational Health and Safety
Occupational health and safety (OHS) is a Gross-disciplinary area concerned with
protecting the safety, health and welfare of people engaged in work or employment. The
goal of all occupational health and safety programs is to foster a safe work environment.
The mining operations will be carried out with all the safety measures laid down in
Mining Laws. Regular Medical checkup of workers will be done to check occupational
disease, if any, and respective records will be maintained at the mine.
By formation of a medical team consisting of medical practitioners having experienced in
industrial disease supported by local Panchayat and mine owner and expenses to be borne
by mine owner.
Occupational health surveillance program:
Occupational health surveillance programme will include the following facilities:
As per the provisions of Mines Act and rules and regulations made there under, the
management will undertake all the necessary precautions.
Normal sanitary and cleaning facilities will be provided.
All necessary first aid and medical facilities will be provided to the workers. The
mines are well equipped with proper fire protection and fire-fighting equipment.
All the necessary protective equipment's such as helmets, safety goggles, earplugs,
earmuffs, etc. will be provided to persons working in risky areas.
Constant Monitoring of work practices including human behavior & capabilities
and developing awareness of competency level of human resource will be done for
effective implementation of OH&S Management System.
Pre-placement medical examination and periodical medical examination of workers
will be conducted such as Hematological Test, Biochemical Test, Urine R/M,
Spirometry, Audiometry, Vision test.
Constant Monitoring system including infrastructure for identification of potential
deficiencies and their control to ensure occupational Health and Safety.
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Occupational Risk and Mitigation Measures 4.11.1
In the context of the occupational safety and health scenario, for the formulation
of Twelfth Five Year Plan (2012-2017), the Planning Commission had set up a
working group on Occupational Safety and Health under the chairmanship of the
Secretary, Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India vide their
order No. Q20017/7/11-LEM/LP dated 7.4.2011.
As per the report of Occupational safety and health by GOI, Ministry of Labor
and Employment the persons employed in the mines are exposed to a number of
hazards at work which adversely affect their health. Some of the important ones
are dust, noise, heat, humidity, vibration etc.
Following diseases have been notified as the diseases connected with mining
operations for the purpose of sub-section (1) of Section 25 of the Mines Act,
1952:
Table 4-5: The diseases may cause with Dolomite mining operations
S.R.O. No. Dated Type of diseases
S.R.O. 1306 21st July, 1952 1. Silicosis
2. Pneumoconiosis
S.R.O. 3109 18th December, 1956 Manganese Poisoning - Nervous
type
S.0. 2521 26th June, 1986
1. Asbestosis
2. Cancer of lung or the stomach or
the pleura and peritoneum (i.e.
mesothelioma)
S.O. 399(E) 21st February, 2011
1. Noise Induced Hearing Loss
2. Contact Dermatitis caused by
direct contact with chemical.
3. Pathological manifestations due
to radium or radioactive substances
Under Occupational Safety and Health Management, the Shri Arjabhai
Khimabhai Rathod will take all the necessary steps to provide better working
environment. Occupational health and safety issues occur during all phases of the
mine cycle.
These are classified according to the following categories:
General workplace health and safety
Use of explosives
Noise and vibration
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Hazards during mining (Fires, explosions, confined spaces and oxygen deficient
atmospheres)
System of Detection of Occupational Diseases in Mines
In order to detect occupational diseases the industry is required to conduct
medical examinations and health surveillance of workers as per the provisions of
Mines Act. The essential features of health surveillance programme required to be
carried out in mines are:
(a) Initial Medical Examination of persons to be employed in mines.
(b) Periodic Medical Examination once every five years. General physical
examination, chest radiographs, lung function tests and audiometry.
(c) Classification of chest radiographs of workers as per ILO Classification.
(d) Medical examination within one year of superannuation.
(e) Evaluation of all cases of suspected pneumoconiosis by Pneumoconiosis
Medical Board.
(f) Maintenance of medical records till the person is in service and 10 years
thereafter.
Likely impact on health of mine worker due to Limestone mining operation and
there mitigation measures are tabulated below:
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Table 4-6: Chemical Composition of Limestone, Impact on Health of Mine Worker and Mitigation Measure
Name of
Chemical
Chemical
Composition Type of diseases Causes First Aid Measures
Exposure Control/Personal
Protection
Calcium
Oxide 52.28%
Skin Diseases
Because of vigorous
reaction with water, it
causes severe irritation
when placed in contact
with moist skin or eyes.
First Aid for Eyes:
Dust or powder should be
flushed from the eyes with
running water for 15
minutes. If irritation
persists obtain medical
assistance.
First Aid for Ingestion: Obtain medical
assistance at once.
First Aid for Inhalation: Breathing
difficulty, caused by
inhalation of dust or
fume requires removal
to fresh air. If breathing
has stopped perform
artificial respiration and
seek medical assistance
at once.
Personal Protective
Equipment 1. Eye protection
requirements: Safety
glasses are recommended. 2. Skin protection
requirements: Protective
gloves are recommended,
to prevent mechanical
irritation. 3. Respiratory protection:
Not normally required, use
an appropriate respirator if
airborne dust
concentration exceed the
OSHA, standers.
4. Other protective
equipment: Eye wash
fountain should be readily
available in areas of use or
handling.
Ventilation Requirements: 1. Local Exhaust:
Recommended, when
excavation or any other
operation where dust are
created.
Environmental Surveillance: 1. If the operation generates
dust or fumes, exposure to
airborne materials should
LOI 41.11% Skin Diseases
Over expression of LOI can
cause Itching
Rash or hives
Stomach diseases Stomach upset
and diarrhea may occur
Inhalation
Respiratory irritant.
Accumulation in lungs may
be responsible for benign
pneumoconiosis, but is not
considered to cause
pulmonary functional
impairment.
Eye/Skin - Eye irritant
Silica 3.89%
Lung diseases
Inhalation may cause
coughing, sneezing,
labored breathing. It may
then evolve into burns with
perforation of the nasal
septum, abdominal pain,
nausea and vomiting.
First Aid for Ingestion: Obtain medical
assistance at once.
Al2O3 0.51%
Fever
Magnesium in the form of
nascent magnesium oxide
can cause metal fume fever
First Aid for Skin: Skin cuts and abrasions
can be treated by
standard first aid. Skin
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with cough, chest pain, and
flu like fever, if inhaled in
sufficient quantity.
contamination with dust
or powder can be
removed with soap and
water. If irritation
persists obtain medical
assistance.
be determined by having
air samples taken in the
employees breathing zone
and work area.
Iron oxide 0.40%
Breathe diseases
Exposure to silicon dioxide
has been linked with small
vessel vacuities,
autoimmune diseases,
kidney damage, and
rheumatoid arthritis.
First Aid for Inhalation: Breathing difficulty, caused
by inhalation of dust or
fume requires removal to
fresh air. If breathing has
stopped perform artificial
respiration and seek
medical assistance at once.
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Table 4-7: Impact on Health of Mine Worker and Mitigation Measure
Type of diseases Causes Protective measures
Parkinson‟s disease
Inhalation of toxic
doses through fumes,
dust, water, food &
soil
Provide all material and monetary
resources needed for smooth and
efficient execution of safety plans
Lung diseases Inhalation of dust Suppression of dust and protective
equipment‟s
Stomach diseases Water pollution Proper treatment of water & regular
analysis
Night blindness Bad illumination Proper lighting
Hearing loss Working at high noise
areas
Measures to suppress noise, and
protective equipment‟s
Occupational Risk and Arrangement Proposed 4.11.2
As discussed above the occupational risk is identified and the arrangement proposed to
mitigate the same are suggested below
Table 4-8: Occupational Risk and Arrangement Proposed
S.
No Source/Location Provisions proposed
Protective equipment’s
Proposed
1. Fall of sides /stones
a) At mining faces Working as per MMR,1957 Use of helmets, shoes,
knee caps goggles etc.
b) Dumps Proper terracing, stabilization &
water drains N.A.
2.
Movement of
trucks &
dumpers on road
Proper gradient parapet walls
adequate lighting, reversing
siren, proper maintenance of
trucks etc.
N.A.
3. Workshop
activities Provisions of MMR,1957
Hand gloves, welding
shields etc.
4. Dust & noxious
fumes
Standards as per DGMS &
CPCB Use of dust mask
5. Noise pollution Standards as per DGMS &
CPCB Use of ear muff/plug
6. Water pollution Standards as per ISI & proper
arrangement for water drainage N.A.
Pit Safety Committee
Pit safety committee will be formed; the function of pit safety committee is given below:
To identify the risks at the mining faces, dumps, road and surface structures.
To identify the unsafe acts.
To identify the unsafe places.
To identify the unsafe practices.
To identify whether protective equipment are provided / used or not.
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To suggest corrective measures.
4.12 Summary of Overall Impacts
The main impacts will be during the mining activities with respect to Air, Noise, Land, Biological
and socio-economic. Following is the summary of overall significant impacts related to
environmental components.
Environmental Attributes Major Impacts
Air Environment Fugitive emission due to excavation & screening &
beneficiation vehicular emission due to transportation
and operation of machineries, marginal damage of
vegetation, health effect
Noise Environment Increase in Noise levels due to DG sets, excavator,
dumpers and Blasting
Water Environment Sewage generation, runoff water, sedimentation, no
waste water generation due to mining activities, however
rainwater will be harvested in the mine excavated ponds
and will be used for sprinkling & plantation.
Land Environment Acquisition of land, loss of land use / land cover area,
change in soil quality, generation of overburden,
however positive impact due to plantation in the mine
lease area and green belt around the mine lease area.
Biological Environment Cutting of trees, loss of vegetation, migration of
schedule fauna, disturbance to fauna due to noise
generation and trenching positive impact due to
plantation in and round mine lease area and along the
road side.
Socio- economic Environment Disturbance to the habitations due to mining activities,
No R & R, influx of people, However positive impacts
due to enhancement of economic benefits through allied
industries, improvement in quality of life and
employment etc.
Important Note: Major impacts area described above, there will not be any irreversible damage
due to the project. However, assessment of impacts with respect to all the environmental
components is made and measures are suggested. CSR scheme as per project specific
requirement according to the project economic benefit will be implemented and sufficient
budgetary provision will be made available and implemented.
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5 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES
5.1 Analysis of Alternate Site
It is a Limestone mining lease. Mine of limestone is site specific. The mine is to be
located where the mineral exists in sufficient quantity to be economically extracted. The
site selected has following advantages:
1. The project site is a Government waste Land.
2. There are no other mines in the study area, however, basic infrastructure such as road
and electric connection are available.
3. Better availability of experienced labors from nearby villages.
4. No endangered species around the mine site.
5. The mining project site is and mineral specific.
5.2 Analysis of Alternate Technology
The mining techniques have transformed dramatically since it began thousands of years
ago. With the development of new technologies, many advanced methods have been
adopted. It yields more extraction and least environmental impacts. That commitment
involves an intense drive to improve the safety and health of workers and lifting the
economic and environmental performance of mining operations. Mining methods are
constantly changing and improving as companies forge new technologies to enhance
rates of extraction and minimize impacts such as noise, dust, and land and water
disturbance. The mining methods used are (i) open-cast and (ii) underground.
Open- Cast Mining 5.2.1
Open-cast semi-mechanized method of mining known as surface mining is most effective
when the mineral deposit is close to the surface. The mining process is fundamentally
different between the soft-rock and hard-rock operations. The techniques involves with
(or) without blasting depending on the hardness of the rock and removing surface layers
of soil and other rocks to reach the deposit. In some cases, a separation process will be
used to eliminate waste by-products. It has maximum recovery of mineral compared to
underground method of mining.
Underground Mining 5.2.2
There are several variations of underground mining. The common factor for all forms of
underground mining is the creation of tunnels extending from the surface into the mineral
seam/lode and the use of machinery to extract the mineral. The most commonly used
under- ground mining methods are stopping methods, board &pillar, long wall, caving
methods, cut & fill and retreat benching etc.
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Selection of Mining Technology 5.2.3
After the complete analysis of various technologies, the nature of material to be
excavated that are in practice, it is proposed to operate the mine by opencast mechanized
method by using light weight excavators for loading of mineral in tippers and dumpers,
as limestone deposits are close to the surface. No other alternative technologies can be
used. Arjabhai Kkhimabhai Rathod will use eco-friendly measures to minimize the
impact on the surrounding environment.
5.3 Process Flow Sheet, Infrastructures possibilities and selection
Table 5-1: Process Flow Sheet, Infrastructure
Activities Possibilities Final Selection
Mine Development
OC vs UG
Mineral occurs near the surface
and OC mining is possible.
Mineral is bedded deposit and
is likely to extend in depth.
Mineral is hard hence UG
mining is not possible and OC
mining is selected. Final
Depth of upto 3 m is selected
due to limitation of bench
formation.
Drilling and Blasting
Deep hole / small hole both
Blasting by using Heavy Earth
Moving Machinery
Deep hole / small hole both
Blasting by using Heavy
Earth Moving Machinery
Excavation of top
soil, Interburden,
mineral.
Opencast Mechanized method
of mining.
Opencast Semi-Mechanized
method of mining.
Stacking of Top soil,
OB, mineral, mineral
reject and final
reclamation
Separate stacking by
constructing retaining wall and
terracing.
The entire area is mineralized
therefore, minimum use of
dumping place in M.L area and
dumps to be vacated and to be
backfilled in the mined out
pits.
Partly dumping and partly
backfilled and stabilized by
plantation and 100% handling
of waste is not possible
because it is hard and very
brittle, difficult to fuse.
Partly open pit will be kept
for storage of water during
rainy season and it will be
utilized in afforestation and
also supplied to nearby
villages
Mineral Beneficiation
No mineral beneficiation is
needed as the limestone will be
marketed directly in boulder
form.
No mineral beneficiation is
needed as the limestone will
be marketed directly in
boulder form.
Reuse of Waste There is no generation of sub
grade mineral.
There is no generation of sub
grade mineral.
Transportation of
mineral By tractor/ tucks/ dumpers.
By tucks/ dumpers as tractors
are risky and they transport a
lesser amount compared to
trucks/ dumpers
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Activities Possibilities Final Selection
Afforestation
Statutory barriers, Nearby
Panchayat and schools and
backfilled area and dumps will
be afforested.
Statutory barriers, adjoining
the nallah on both sides,
nearby Panchayat and schools
and backfilled area and
dumps will be afforested
Employment Preference shall be given to
local people.
Local person as per
availability
Road construction
The area is also connected to
Kaccha Road (Mine site to SH-
6) having an aerial distance of
~ 0.30 Km in South direction
from the mining lease area
The area is also connected to
Kaccha Road (Mine site to
SH-6) having an aerial
distance of ~ 0.30 Km in
South direction from the
mining lease area
Site Services
Nearest village is 2 – 3 km
from M.L area therefore
minimum site services will be
developed in the lease area.
As discussed in Chapter 3 site
services will be developed in
the lease area
Requirement of water
M.L is in Govt. waste land and
water is portable therefore It
will be procured from nearby
village & rainwater harvested
stored in tank after and during
monsoon.
Impoundment of the village
pond will be done prior to
rainy season.
M.L is in Govt. waste land
and water is portable
therefore It will be procured
from nearby village &
rainwater harvested stored in
tank after and during
monsoon.
Impoundment of the village
pond will be done prior to
rainy season.
Construction of labor
colony
Proposing to employ local
labor. No colony is proposed
Power Not required Not required
Machineries on
contract work
Jack Hammer, air compressor
trucks/tippers contractors are
available locally and will be
used and they bring fuel from
local petrol pumps and
therefore not required within
M.L area. Workshop facilities
are available nearby & not
required within M.L area.
Not proposed within M.L area
Land acquisition It is all govt. waste land. It is all govt. waste land.
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6 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM
6.1 Monitoring Schedule and Parameters
A large part of the sampling and measurement activities will be concerned with long term
monitoring aimed at providing an early warning of the undesirable changes or trends in
the natural environment that could be associated with mining and allied activities. This is
essential to determine whether the changes area a response to a cycle of climatic
conditions or due to mining activities.
In particular, a monitoring strategy is required to ensure that all environmental resources,
which may be subjected to pollution, are kept under review. Monitoring of the individual
elements of the environment is necessary.
To meet the above objectives, an “Environmental Management Cell (EMC)” will be
formed, which will be responsible for implementation of EMP and Post operating
monitoring. The analysis of the data collected during the preceding month and progress
of environmental management system will be reviewed. The following items will be
considered under monitoring schedule is given in Table 6-1.
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Table 6-1: Post project Environmental Monitoring Plan
Attributes Sampling Measurement
Method Test Procedure Responsibility
Network Frequency
Air Environment
Meteorological
Monitoring (Wind
Direction , Relative
Humidity, Rainfall)
One station at site Regularly
Mechanical/Automatic
Weather Station Mechanized station
Environmental Officer/
Mines Manager
PM10 and PM2.5
3 locations in the
project impact area
(Minimum 1
locations in upwind
side, 1 sites in
downwind side /
impact zone and one
in core zone)
Once in a season
i.e. 3 season in a
year except
monsoon
IS 5182 (Part-23)
2006,Gravimetric
CPCB Guidelines For
Ambient Air
Monitoring
As per CPCB norms
Environmental Officer/
Mines Manager
SO2 IS 5182 (Part-Ii)
2001,Reaff.2006 As per CPCB norms
NO2 IS 5182 (Part-Vi)
2006 As per CPCB norms
Water Environment (Surface and Ground Water)
pH (at 250 C), Color,
Turbidity, Odour,
Taste, Total
Dissolved Solid,
Alkalinity, Chloride,
Total Hardness,
Sulphate, Nitrate,
Iron, Fluoride,
Magnesium, Boron,
Chromium, Copper,
Manganese Nitrate,
DO, BOD (except
GW), Total
Coliforms, E Coli
2 Set of grab
Samples for ground
and surface water in
the vicinity of the
project site
Once in a season As per IS: 10500:
2012, APHA and IS As per CPCB norms
Environmental Officer/
Mines Manager
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Attributes Sampling Measurement
Method Test Procedure Responsibility
Network Frequency
Noise
Noise levels at
Day & night time -
Leq dB (A)
3 locations (1
location within
Mine boundary,
High noise
generating areas
within the lease and
1 locations of
nearest habitation
and 1 of nearest
road)
Once in a season
for 3seasons
Using Sound Level
Meter (SLM) As per CPCB norms
Environmental Officer/
Mines Manager
Soil
pH (at 250C), Color
Texture, Moisture,
Content (%), Soil
Texture, Bulk
Density, Water
Holding Capacity
Chloride, Calcium,
Sodium, Potassium,
Magnesium, Organic
Matter, Available
Nitrogen as N,
Available
Phosphorous, Zinc,
Manganese, Lead,
Cadmium, Copper,
Chromium
2 locations in the
project
impact area
Once in a season
for 3 season in a
year
As per USDA
Method, APHA and
IS
As per CPCB norms Environmental Officer/
Mines Manager
Socioeconomic
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Attributes Sampling Measurement
Method Test Procedure Responsibility
Network Frequency
CSR related In nearby villages Yearly
Data collection on the
amount spent on CSR
activities in the
villages
Primary (Questionnaires)
and Secondary Survey.
Environment Officer/
Mines Manager
Flora and Fauna
Inventory of Flora
and Fauna in the area
In core zone,
afforested area Yearly
Visual Observation
and Log Book of
Plantation
Through Monitoring
(personal survey)
Environment Officer/
Mines manager
Occupational Health of Mine Workers
Periodical Medical
Check Up -
Schedule given
in Section 6.2.2
Medical checkup by
Doctor Medical report
Safety Officer/ Mines
Manager
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6.2 Occupational Health Check Up
Medical Examination 6.2.1
The following medical examinations are recommended
X – Ray of chest to exclude pulmonary TB, Silicosis etc.
Lung Function test
Audiometric test to check hearing losses
Urine test, blood test, blood sugar etc.
Eye test
Schedule of Health Check Up 6.2.2
The following schedule for medical checkup is recommended:
Persons working as operators in the mine pit : Once in 2 Years (6 times in 12 Year)
Persons working as worker and supervisory staff: Once in 2 Years (6 times in 12 Year)
Persons working outside mine pit: Once in 3 Years (4 times in 12 Year)
6.3 Data Analysis and Reporting Schedule
Project proponent will get analyzed the sampling data by environmental laboratory and
compliance report will be sent to MoEF&CC and concerned authority in every 6 months.
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7 ADDITIONAL STUDIES
7.1 Public Consultation
Public consultation will be conducted and compliance of issues raised and suggestions
will be included in the final EIA report.
7.2 Risk Assessment
Risk assessment has been done covering following aspects: - Possible danger due to
failure of mine benches, terraces of external dumps, accident due to earth moving
machinery, trucks etc.
All types of industries face certain types of hazards which can disrupt normal activities
abruptly and lead to disaster like fires, inundation, failure of machinery to name a few.
Similarly limestone mines also have impending dangers or risk which needs to be
investigated and addressed. Disaster management plan is formulated with an aim of
taking precautionary steps to avert disaster 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:
Inundation-Filling of the mine pit due to excessive rains/flooding.
Slope failures at the mine faces.
Accident due to fire.
As per proposal made under the Mining Plan, during proposed working, the area will be
developed by means of opencast mining method. Exploitation and transportation of
minerals will be carried out by opencast semi-mechanized means respectively. Bench
height is kept 3.0 m. As per the well located nearby agricultural land & in village the
ground water table is at around 10-12mts below from the surface level depending upon
the relief of areas. However, in dry season it goes to 15-20 m below the surface mining
will be confined to 3 mRL.
7.3 Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
Objective 7.3.1
To identify risks which need maximum attention and the options for achieving risk
reduction.
To identify which risks need careful ongoing management, the nature of ongoing
management as well as the indicators that show that the risk is being managed.
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To identify triggers which might be used to monitor that hazard and initiate remedial
action if elimination is not feasible.
Definition 7.3.2
Hazard: source of potential harm, injury or loss
Risk: combination of the likelihood of a specific unwanted event and the potential
consequence if it should occur
Risk assessment: the process that involves measurement of risk to determine priorities.
Risk Control: Implementation of strategies to prevent or control hazards.
Risk rating: the category or level or risk assigned i.e. high, medium and low.
Risk Management: the description of the steps taken to manage the risk by identifying
hazards and implementing control in the work place.
Risk assessment process: - The goal for risk assessment is to identify hazard, determine
risk rating and controls.
Assemble the team: -The risk assessment should be done by involving different
categories of persons to provide their opinion on likelihood, consequence and controls.
The category of employees to be involved or Manager, Supervisor and worker.
Identifying the Hazard 7.3.3
This should be done by using:
Past experience of accident and occurrences at the mines
Work process evaluation
Consultation with employees
Safety statistics for this or other mines.
The other method used IS:
By way of activities like excavation, transportation etc.
By way of equipment and machinery like Hydraulic excavator, trucks, dumpers etc.
By way of geographical areas like mining pit, dumps, mine road, mule tracks etc.
7.4 Emergency Management Plan
General Manager will be designated as the adviser (Disaster Management) and will be
responsible for establishing the organization procedures and providing guidelines to the
Disaster Management Committee of the area.
Mines Manager (Disaster Management)
Advisor (DM)
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Director/Dy. Director of mines safety
Safety officer
Personal Manager
Medical Officer
Senior Official of the largest trade union
Officer in charge of the local police station office of the general manager will function
as the emergency headquarter
Telephonic facilities will be provided at the mine;
Three control committees each direct by a controller shall be established
Incident control committee;
Surface control committee;
Composition of the committee will be as follows:
Incident control committee:-
Mine Agent
Mine Manager
Surface control committee:
Mining Engineer controller
Medical Officer
Officer In charge of local police station
Local representative
Store Manager
Officer/Welfare Officer
7.5 Disaster Management Plan
The mining is proposed in an undulating area. The mining will go up to the economical
depth and there after backfilling will commence to restore the topography of the area.
The mining faces shall be dressed properly because any hanging boulders / loose material
may create fatal accidents to the laborers while working in the pit.
The mining will discontinue during rainy season from end of June to end of September.
Before the temporary discontinuance, the exposed mining pits will be backfilled with
waste materials so that water will not accumulate in the pit & chances of slope failures
will be negligible.
Dealing with Emergency Situation 7.5.1
Written down procedure to come in force at the time of emergency at the mines will
be prepared and posted at mines office.
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The written down procedure defines the procedure to be enforced at the time of any
calamity accident etc. along with the duties and responsibilities of Mines Manager,
Mining mate, Security Guard, First Aid in-charge etc.
Code of signals, telephone Nos. of first aid room, nearby hospital etc. shall be
maintained for such emergencies.
Emergency medicines to be kept at the mine office.
Anticipated Disaster and Corrective Actions 7.5.2
Inundation
In the case of inundation, at any time in the future, the water will be allowed to stand and
naturally percolate into the ground. If there is any need to empty out any particular pit for
working, then pumps will be used to pump out the water. In other cases where possibility
of accumulation of water is there preventative & management measures shall be planned
as per Regulation of MMR 1961.
Disaster Due to Slope Failure
The pit slopes may fall at any time causing damage to human life and machinery. The
only remedy to the effect of such situation is to dress pit slopes and maintaining the pit
slope as specified in Metalliferrous Mine Regulations, 1961.
Disaster Due to Fire
The fire could be a surface fire. Likewise equipment sometimes catches fire which needs
to be dealt.
Code of Practice in Case of Fire at Mines
Objective:
To deal with fire efficiently and quickly
Source of Fire:
i) Electrical Sub Station.
ii) Oil & Lubricant Room.
iii) Mine machineries.
Line of Action:
i) Sufficient fire extinguishers will be installed at selected locations on site. Besides,
numbers of water hydrants with sufficient length of hosepipes will be made available at
the surface for fire protection.
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ii) Any person when notices any sign of fire shall immediately take steps to give warning
by blowing the siren continuously and take steps to extinguish the fire by using
appliances available near the site.
Duties of Primary Controller: - The Primary Controller after receiving the warning will
forthwith inform at following places:
a) Fire Fighting Station
b) Security Gate
c) Section in-charge (Communication Officer)
d) Shift in-charge (Accident Controller)
e) Head of Department (Site Controller)
After intimating he should reach the spot, remove Men & Machinery and take steps to
tackle the fire in accordance with the fire-fighting instructions. Inform the security office
to get an Ambulance if required.
Duties of Fire Fighting Team: - On receiving warning, the team shall reach the site of
fire and depending on its nature, class and extent shall take steps to extinguish it and
rescue persons who may be caught in fire.
Duties of Head of Department (Site Controller): -
a) On receipt of information about fire, the Manager will forthwith rush to the spot and
assess the situation. He will oversee the overall rescue operation and make necessary
arrangement for medical aid to the affected persons, if any.
b) Inform the management and statutory bodies of State and Central Government.
Duties of Shift in-charge (Accident Controller):-
On receipt of information about explosion or accident, they shall forthwith rush to the
spot and will withdraw men/machines from affected area to minimize damage to the men,
machines, environment and loss of material.
Make arrangements for transportation of injured personnel.
Care and Maintenance during Temporary Discontinuance
During temporary discontinuance of mine the mining operation due to any reason, notice
(as per Rule 24 of MCDR, 1988 & Reg.6 of MMR, 1961) will be sent to IBM and mines
safety authorities. Notice will be accompanied as per Rule 24 of MCDR, 1988, vide,
Form no. D-1. All precautionary steps will be taken into account in respect of care and
maintenance. Following steps will be taken:
Protection of the pits:
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The quarry part of the lease will be protected by fence as per DGMS circular all around
the open pit with caution board displaying the danger in local language.
Protection of area:
There will be protected by displaying a board at the entry with caption like “Entry in the
premises without permission is strictly prohibited” in local language.
Maintenance and monitoring:
The area will be monitored every week by competent person and if maintenance is
needed will be done as per requirement.
All the mining machinery shall be shifted to a safe place.
Care and upkeep of plantation done shall be carried out on regular basis.
All rules and regulations shall be followed in case of any temporary discontinuance
of mine.
Disaster Prevention Measure 7.5.3
In order to take care of hazards/disasters, the followings measures/ safeguards will be
strictly followed:
Working of mines as per approved plans.
All safety precautions and preventions of MMR should be strictly followed during all
mining operations.
Regular maintenance and testing of all mining equipment as per manufacturer‟s
guidelines.
Provision of adequate capacity pumps for pumping out water from the mining pit
with standby arrangements.
Checking and regular maintenance of garland drain bunds and earthen bunds to avoid
any inflow of surface water in the mine pit.
Entry of unauthorized persons should be prohibited.
Periodic check of effective working of firefighting and first aid provision in the
mining area.
Training and refresher courses for all the employees.
Cleaning of mining faces regularly.
As a part of disaster management plan, a rescue team will be formed by imparting
specialized training to the selected mining staff.
7.6 Social Impact Assessment and Rehabilitation and Resettlement Action Plan
The total mining lease area is a Govt. Waste. Therefore no Rehabilitation and resettlement
action plan is required.
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8 PROJECT BENEFITS
Shri Arjabhai Khimabhai Rathod is conscious of his obligations to society at large. The
company will contribute in overall socio economic development of the area.
8.1 Social and Economic Development
The Company will undertake activities for the up liftmen of the social community
through community development in various ways as under:
Education
Promotion of education programs
Promotion of Adult Education program
Crèche for children.
Water
Repairing of wells and hand pumps.
Support for water harvesting schemes.
Awareness programs on safe drinking water.
Facilities for School (Drinking Water)
Health
An ambulance at the mine site
Periodic medical check-up of employees
Preventive medical care for rural population shall be promoted.
Awareness to improve health and hygiene standards.
Employment Avenues
Besides direct employment by the mine, indirect employment will also be generated.
Preference will be given to the local population for employment based on their
educational qualifications and experience.
Some of the cultivators/agricultural workers, who may be displaced from their work,
due to land conversion, would be absorbed as workforce into the proposed mine
depending upon their capabilities.
Others
Supplementing Government efforts in health monitoring camps, social welfare and
various awareness programs among the rural population.
Communication facilities such as phone will also be available on mine site.
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8.2 Proposed Action Plan for CSR
The proposed project will help in improving the socio-economic status of the near-by
villages by generating direct or indirect employment opportunities.
The project will contribute additional revenue to the State and Central Govt. in the form of
royalty, cess and other taxes etc. Job opportunities to the local people will improve the
earning and spending capacity of the people. The people in area will be able to utilize
improved facilities with regard to education, health care, hygiene, recreational
opportunities, small business opportunities etc.
The main focus areas for the development of local community are as follows:
Eradicating Hunger, poverty and malnutrition, promoting preventive health care and
sanitation and making available safe drinking water.
Promoting education including special education and employment enhancing vocation
skills especially among children, women, elderly and the differently abled and
livelihood enhancement projects.
Promoting gender equality, empowering women, setting up homes and hostels for
women and orphans; setting up old age homes, day care centres and such other
facilities for senior citizens and measures for reducing inequalities faced by socially
and economically backward groups;
Protection of national heritage, art and culture including restoration of buildings and
sites of historical importance and works of art; setting up public libraries; promotion
and development of traditional arts and handicrafts;
Training to promote rural sports, nationally recognized sports, Paralympic sports and
Olympic sports;
Contributions or funds provided to technology incubators located within academic
institution which are approved by the central government;
Rural Development projects.
Proposed action plan is given in Table 8-1.
Table 8-1: Proposed Action Plan for CSR
S.
No. Focus Area
Proposed Budget
(Rs. in Lakh/annum)
1.
Infrastructure Development (one activity every year)
(Repairing of school and Panchayat Bhawan as
required, Help in Sanitation development in Ajodha
village)
1.0
2. Social Forestry (At Gram Panchayat, Schools,
Hospital)
0.50
3. Awareness programme on cancer and AIDS
(Distribution of free medicines)
0.20
4. Health check - up Camps for villagers and free 0.50
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medicines. The camp will be conducted twice during
the year for general health check-up
6. Drinking water and Sanitation facility for local
villagers
0.50
7.
Education (Distribution of Books and School Uniforms
to Girl Child) 100 student per year and Sports
Development (Help in Organizing Sports Day in
School) (Two activity every year)
0.90
Total 3.60
Table 8-2: Corporate Environmental Responsibilities (CER) Activities proposed with
budgetary provision (10% of mineral value)
S.No. Activities Proposed Budget
(in Lakh/annum)
1 Measures for the Pollution Monitoring 0.90
2 Environmental protection and Control 1.20
3 Plantation in community areas 0.61
4 Sanitation facility for Nearby villagers 0.12
Health check – up Camps for villagers. (The camp
will be conducted twice during the year for general
health check-up)
0.50
5 Infrastructure Development (one activity every year)
Such as Water cooler, Elmira, table etc. will be
provided in the nearby Village school.
1.0
6 Infrastructure creation for drinking water supply 0.38
7. Education (Distribution of Books and School
Uniforms to Girl Child) 50 student per year and
Sports Development (Help in Organizing Sports
Day in School) (Two activity every year)
0.90
Others 1.93
Total Rs. 7.54 Lakh/annum
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8.3 AMENITIES/FACILITIES
Break-up and Budgetary provision for the mine workers is given below in Table 8-3.
Table 8-3: Budgetary Provision for Mine Workers
S.
No. PARTICULARS
CAPITAL COST
(in Lakh/annum)
RECURRING COST
(Rs. in Lakh/annum)
1.
Shelter, Safe
Drinking water,
Sanitation Facility
0.90 (One Time)
Drinking water, 20,000
2.
Health facility for mine
workers for OHS
(Rs 1000./worker)
-- 32 x 1000=0.32
3.
Personal Protective
equipment such as
Goggles, Hamate, safety
Shoes, Face Mask and
Hand Gloves (Rs.300./ worker)
-- 32 x 300= 0.09
3. Fuel for cooking
(LPG cylinder) -- 0.15
4. Education for
Children -- 0.30
5.
Insurance cover for mine
Worker (Rs. 1500/Worker)
-- 32 x 1500= 0.48
Total 0.90 1.54
8.4 ASSESSMENT OF ECOLOGICAL DAMAGE
Attributes Scope of environmental Benefits earned EMP Cost (LAKH)
Description Total cost
AP Water requirement per day for sprinkling of water to
curb fugitive emission in KLD (0.1 L/m2)
3925 m2x0.1=3.925
about 1.0 KLD
--
Cost of 1 KL water for sprinkling in Rupees 31x500x12x1 1.86
WP Major water pollution envisioned:
1. Ground water table intersection if any
Nil
0.00
2.Runoff water outside the lease and estimated
damage caused considering period of violation in
RS per day
NIL 0.00
SHW A. When there is an overburden
Quantity of Over Burden in MT X 10 rs./MT
O.B. handling charges x 2 (Lifting and shifting)
Nil 0.00
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B. When there is no overburden only mining
waste handling are to be considered.
Mine waste in MT X 10 rs./MT of mineral
Waste handling x 2 (Lifting and shifting)
Nil 0.00
NV Existence of house properties/env. Entities within
500m of blasting site and if damaged due to
blasting.
Nil 0.00
No. of such properties Nil 0.00
Cost of reconstruction of properties Nil 0.00
GB Green belt developed in 33% of Total lease area
(0.66 ha.)
Green belt developed in Lease area
0.3158 ha (Safety zone
along with haul road)
Green belt in M
2 Presume 1 plant/4m2 625 tree/ha
Cost of single plant (plant cost + maintenance) Rs. 150
Total cost of green belt (with in lease area) (0.3158 ha x 625)
150 x 197 tress = Rs.
0.29
Green belt developed in buffer zone 0.3442 ha (Nearest
village, Gram sabha, along
the roads, hospitals and
school)
Green belt in M2 Presume 1 plant/4m
2 625 tree/ha
Cost of single plant (plant cost + maintenance) Rs. 150
Total cost of green belt (Outside the lease area) (0.3442 ha x 625)
150 x 215 tress =Rs.
0.32
Total Cost of Green Belt Development 0.29+0.32 0.61
HG No major HG issues envisioned, considering no
ground water interception
Nil 0.00
RH/OHS Health expenditure
No of workers x Rs. 1000
32 x 1000=0.32
PPE expenditure
No. of workers x Rs 300
32 x 300=0.09
Total expenditure for health & safety for
workers * no of Years
0.32+0.09*1
0.41
CER 10% of mineral value Rs. 419 x 18,000 T x
10%
7.54
SC Cost of preservation, handling and reuse of Top
soil: (Cost of soil preservation is assumed to be
Rs. 10,000/Ha.)
Nil 0.00
Total assessed Env. Damage Cost (Lakh) 10.42
Environm
ental
damage
cost in %
of Mineral
value
Total assessed Env. Damage Cost in Rs./Value
of mineral in Rs. *100
(10.42/419)*100 2.48 %
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8.5 Conclusion
The project activity and the management will provide assistance for the development of
public amenities in the region.
The mine management will recruit semi-skilled & unskilled eligible workers from the
nearby villages.
The overall effect will improve the buying power of employees and thus a higher
standard of living viz. better education, improved health and sanitation facilities, housing
and acquisition of consumer durables. Housing, transport, medical, educational and other
civic amenities will get betterment in the future. This is envisaged as a major positive
benefit.
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9 ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS
Shri Arjabhai Khimabhai Rathod will operate the mining activities for the
extraction of Limestone to supply to the various consumers in the state and
outside the state. Theimproved market conditions witnessed recently, after a grip
of recession over a long period, are expected to continue due to high priority
being given by the Government to housing and infrastructure and also in view of
the massive investment proposed in industry and rural sectors to enhance or
improve their capacity for the end users which will support the economic growth
and industrial improvement.
The cost of the project is estimated to be Rs. 30.0/- for the production of 18,000
TPA with a total reserve capacity of 88,127 for Limestone. Mining of Limestone
has been practiced since ancient times in India.
Of the 7,800 mining leases in Gujarat, 477 are for major minerals like Limestone.
Gujarat currently operates 309 limestone mining leases that cover a cumulative
area of approximately 14,500 hectares. Limestone is one of the 38 major minerals
produced here. Gujarat accounts for more than eight per cent of the limestone
produced in the country. Therefore it becomes important for the region to operate
the mine to generate employment opportunities for local people and improves
livelihood as well as lifestyle of people.
Limestone is generally used as limestone tiles; limestone slabs in flooring, wall
cladding, vanity tops and to pave the floors of large commercial complexes,
hospitals, airports, shopping malls, railway stations, parks etc. It is used to make
glass and cement. It can be used like chalk, as it is mostly calcium, so you can
actually draw with the stone. It is also used to make iron in a blast furnace, to
remove impurities from the iron ore.
Besides the tangible benefits, the project has got number of intangible benefits
like minimum emissions of the greenhouse gases, no adverse effect on
environment. Socio-economic benefits to the local people and the region through
development of infrastructural facilities, ancillary industries and enhancement of
the economic growth of the state and country. When mine will operate it will
prove significant supply of minerals to the consumers especially in the state of
Gujarat.
The chief consuming industries of Limestone in our country:
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75 per cent Limestone is used in cement industry, 16 per cent in iron and steel
industry [It acts as flux] and 4 per cent in the chemical industries.
Rest of the limestone is used in paper, sugar, fertilizers, etc.
Almost all the states of India produce some quantity of limestone.
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10.1 Environmental Management Plans
Introduction 10.1.1
The EIA study for the project has identified impacts that are likely to arise during
different phases of the project. The study has also examined the extent to which
the adverse impacts identified can be controlled through the adoption of
mitigation measures. The Environment Management Plan describes both generic
good practice measures and site-specific measures, the implementation of which
is aimed at mitigating potential impacts associated with the proposed activities.
Environment Health and Safety (EHS) Policy is attached as Annexure-65.
Purpose of EMP
The environment management plan is prepared with a view to facilitate effective
environmental management of the project, in general and implementation of the
mitigation measures in particular. The EMP provides a delivery mechanism to
address potential adverse impacts and to introduce standards of good practice to
be adopted for all project works. For each stage of the programme, the EMP lists
all the requirements to ensure effective mitigation of every potential biophysical
and socio-economic impact identified in the EIA. For each impact or operation,
which could otherwise give rise to impact, the following information is presented:
A comprehensive listing of the mitigation measures to be implement
The parameters that will be monitored to ensure effective implementation of
the action
The timings for implementation of the action are also included to ensure the
objectives of mitigation get fully met. The EMP is presented in Table 10-1.
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Table 10-1: Environment Management Plan
S.
No.
Project
Activity
Impact/Iss
ues Project Stage
Mitigation
Measures Location
Means of
Verification
Frequency
of
Monitoring
Responsibility Reporting
Requirement
Environment Management Plan for Land Environment
1. Land Lease/
Purchase
Change in
Land Use
Before the
start of
Work/ Pre
Operation
Phase
All the activities
shall be restricted
within M.L area.
Plantation
activities to be
initiated
simultaneously.
Mine
Site
Site
inspection Monthly
Mines
Manager
To be
included in
Six monthly
compliance
report
2. Mining
Activities
Change in
Land Use
Operation
Phase
Overburden will
be dumped at the
demarcated area
within the lease.
Mine
Site
Site
Inspection/
Visual
Observation
Daily Mines
Manager
Daily
Record
Register of
waste dump
height and
area.
3.
Mine
Closure/
Reclamation
Change in
Land Use
Mine
Closure
Filling of Voids
Spreading the top
soil on the
backfilled area
Plantation on the
backfilled area.
The mined out pit
will be used as
water reservoir
which will
provide water to
villagers for
agricultural
purpose, fencing
of water reservoir
Mine
site
Site
Inspection Weekly
Mines
Manager/
Environmental
Officer
To be
included in
Six monthly
compliance
report
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S.
No.
Project
Activity
Impact/Iss
ues Project Stage
Mitigation
Measures Location
Means of
Verification
Frequency
of
Monitoring
Responsibility Reporting
Requirement
Environment Management Plan for Air Environment
1. Site
Preparation
Impact on
health due
to fugitive
dust
emissions
Impact on
health due
to exhaust
gas
emission
Pre
Operation
Phase
Water
sprinkling on
the internal
roads
Adhering to
strict
maintenance
schedules for all
equipment and
transport
vehicle to
minimize
gaseous
emissions like
CO and NOx.
Improved
maintenance of
machinery for
reducing
gaseous and
noise pollution
Restriction on
vehicle speed,
sprinkling of
water on
unpaved roads.
Mine
Site
Site
Inspection,
Record
Keeping and
Visual
Inspection
Monthly
Mines
manager,
Environment
officer, Safety
Officer,
Maintenance
department
Monthly
Progress
report
2. Generation Impact on Operation Through the Mine Site Monthly Mines Monthly
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Requirement
of Fugitive
Dust
emissions
Air emission
impact along
the access
road
Loading/
Unloading of
mineral/wast
e and OB
health due
to fugitive
dust
emissions
Phase project life
cycle, engage
on-road and off-
road vehicles/
equipment that
are compliant to
prevailing
emissions
standards of
CPCB/Central
Motor Vehicle
Act/Rule and
have valid PUC
certificates;
Make dumper
and other
vehicle
operators/maint
enance
department
responsible for
periodically
inspecting the
vehicles
engaged in the
project for oil
and grease
leaks, spills and
Site,
Approac
h roads
Inspection,
Visual
Observation-
on, Record
keeping
manager,
Environment
officer, Safety
Officer,
Maintenance
department
Progress
report
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seeps from any
of its parts etc.
Prohibit the
practice of
attending to
break-down
maintenance
along roadside;
Frequent water
spraying /
sprinkling on
the roads, stock-
piles, waste
dumps and
transfer points
where dust is
generated;
Provision of
dust mask to
workers
working at
highly dust
prone and
affected areas;
Control fugitive
dust emission in
the mining area
by controlling
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the dust at
source. Some of
the strategies
include: keep
the traffic
allowed
carriageway
free of
excavation
materials; clear
excavated waste
from roadside;
sprinkle water
on dust source;
If any increase
of pollutants is
reported from
monitoring,
necessary
control
measures would
be taken;
Follow up of the
conditions as
stipulated in the
Consent from
SPCB
3. Emission due Impact on Operation Adhering to Mine Site Monthly Mines Monthly
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Requirement
to
Combustion
engine
health due
to dust
emission
Impact on
health due
to exhaust
gas
emission
Phase strict
maintenance
schedules for all
equipment and
transport
vehicle to
minimize
gaseous
emissions like
CO and NOx.
Improved
maintenance of
machinery for
reducing
gaseous
pollution.
Use of low
Sulphur HSD
fuel oil (with
maximum 1%
Sulphur
content) to
restrict SO2
emission;
If any increase
in level of
pollutants are
reported from
Site Inspection,
Visual
Observation-
on, Record
keeping
manager,
Environment
officer, Safety
Officer,
Maintenance
department
Progress
report
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Requirement
monitoring,
necessary
control
measures would
be taken;
Follow up of the
conditions as
stipulated in the
Consent from
SPCB
Environment Management Plan for Noise Environment
1.
Noise
Emission
from
excavation
work, haul
trucks along
the mine
access
service
road, and
material
handling
activities at
the ROM
and spoil
areas and
auxiliary
Noise
Pollution
Operation
Phase
The operator‟s
cabin of
equipment like
dumpers,
loaders, etc. to
be made sound
proof
Use of
improvised
plant and
machinery
designs, with
inbuilt
mechanism to
reduce sound
emissions like
improved
Mine
Site
Site
Inspection,
Visual
observation
and
monitoring
records
Monthly
Mines
Manager,
Environmental
officer, Safety
officer
Half Yearly
reporting to
MoEF&CC
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and support
equipment
such as
dumpers,
tractors and
water
trucks,
silencers,
mufflers and
closed noise
generating parts
Where noise
level is more the
workers to be
provided with
ear plugs.
Reducing the
exposure time
of workers to
high noise
levels by
arranging time
bound rotation
of individuals
Green belt will
be enhanced by
additional
plantation in
and around the
M.L area.
Periodic
ambient noise
monitoring near
sensitive
receptors in the
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vicinity of lease
area.
Environment Management Plan for Soil Environment
1.
Removal of
topsoil; the
disturbed
areas and
soil stock
piles will be
kept moist
to avoid
wind
erosion of
soil Topsoil
removed
shall be
stored
separately,
protected
and reused
for
landscape
developmen
t within the
project area.
The routes
for
movement
Soil
erosion
Loss of
fertile
Top soil
Soil
Compacti
on
Operation
Phase
Proper garland
to be
constructed
around the
waste dump;
Identify areas
where topsoil
could be utilized
for landscape
prior to
stripping of top
soil;
Heavy
machinery
movement will
be limited to
access roads;
Mine
Site
Record
Keeping ,
Surprise Site
Inspection,
Visual
Observation
Monthly Mines
Manager
Monthly
Progress
Report
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of dumper
and tractor
shall be
designated
to avoid the
soil
compaction
in other
areas
2.
Soil
Contaminati
on due to
spillage of
Diesel and
Lubricant
Soil
Contamin
ation
Operation
Phase
Ensure
hazardous waste
oil/ lubricant
from
maintenance of
machinery and
oil soaked rags
are properly
labeled and
stored onsite
provided with
impervious
surface, shed and
secondary
containment
system;
Ensure routinely
disposal of
hazardous waste
Mine
Site
Quantificatio
n of waste
generated,
Site
inspection
and visual
observation
Quarterly Mines
Manager
Six monthly
EHS report
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Requirement
(within 90 days)
through
approved
registered
recyclers and
records are
properly
documented as
per HW Rules;
Ensure used oil
is stored on
impervious floor
Environment Management Plan for Water Environment
1.
Surface Run-
off from
waste dump,
OB dump
and mineral
stack,
wastewater
generated
from mine
office
Impact on
surface
water
quality
Operation
Phase
Waste dump
will be provided
with bunding
and garland
drain
Waste water
generated from
office building
will be diverted
to septic tank
followed by
soak pit
Mine
site
Site
inspection
and Visual
observation
Monthly Mines
Manager
Monthly
Progress
report
2.
Surface Run-
off from
waste dump,
Impact on
surface
water
Operation
Phase
Waste dump
will be provided
with bund and
Mine
site and
nearby
Site
inspection,
Visual
Quarterly
Mines
Manager/
Environment
Half Yearly
reporting to
MoEF&CC
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OB dump
and mineral
stack,
quality garland drain
OB waste as
well as mineral
are non-
hazardous in
nature
Quarterly
monitoring of
groundwater
level and quality
to be carried out
by establishing
network of
existing well
and
piezometers.
area observation
and
monitoring
records
officer
Environment Management Plan for Ecological Environment
1. Site clearing
activities
Impact on
Flora and
Fauna
Pre
Operation
Phase
Damage to the
natural
topography and
landscape will be
minimized;
General
awareness
regarding
wildlife will be
enhanced
through
Mine
Site
Site
inspection,
training
records,
visual
assessment
Once
during the
project
phase
Mines
Manager
Once during
the project
phase
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trainings, posters
etc. among the
staff and mine
workers;
Traffic speed
within the
activity area will
be regulated.
2.
Mining
activities
(Plying of
Vehicles)
Impact on
vegetation
and green
belt due
to dust
deposition
Operation
Phase
Extensive
plantation on the
statutory
boundary will
increase the
floral diversity of
the area
Sufficient
availability of
water will be
ensured for green
belt
The green belt
area once marked
will not be
disturbed during
life of mine
Water sprinkling
will be done
twice during the
Mine
site
Site
inspection,
Visual
observation
by expert,
Assessment
of survival
rate
Quarterly
Mines
manager/
Environment
officer
Half Yearly
reporting to
MoEF&CC
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day on haul road
and connecting
mine to National
Highway, also
water sprinkling
will be done on
waste dump, OB
dump
Environment Management Plan for Occupational Health and Safety
1. Mining
Activities
Fugitive
dust
emission
could
have
potential
impact on
human
health
Operation
Phase
Persons
working in
dusty area to be
provided with
protective gears
such as helmets,
dust masks, ear
muff etc.;
Regular water
sprinkling at
dust generating
areas, haul
roads.
Occupational
health checkup
of all workers
working in
mine, and
Pulmonary
Mine
site
Site
inspection,
Visual
Assessment,
medical test
reports and
EHS audit
Monthly
audit and
site
inspection,
Annual
medical
checkup
Mines
manager/
Safety officer
Monthly
Progress
report
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function test for
workers
working in
dusty areas.
2. Mining
Activities
Continuo
us
exposure
to high
level of
noise will
cause
health
illness in
the
workers,
such as
annoyanc
e,
fatigue,
hypertens
ion and
high
blood
cholester
ol;
Long
term
continuo
Operation
Phase
Workers
continuously
exposed to
higher noise
levels will be
provided ear
muffs/ear plugs;
Company
management
will ensure that
no personnel is
exposed to noise
level greater
than 85 dB (A)
for a duration of
more than 8
hours per day
without PPE‟s
as
recommended
by DGMS.
Use of Personal
Protective
equipment like
Mine
Site
Site
inspection,
Visual
Assessment,
medical test
reports and
EHS audit
Monthly
audit and
site
inspection,
Annual
medical
checkup
Mines
manager/
Safety officer
Monthly
Progress
report
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us
exposure
to higher
noise
may
cause
permanen
t hearing
loss;
ear plugs, ear
muffs by mine
workers.
Regular health
checkup of all
the workers
working in
mine.
3.
Natural
Hazard
during
mining
operation
Safety
Hazard,
natural
hazard can
impact the
surroundi
ng
population
Operation
Phase
Provision of
warning system
for any
emergency due
to natural hazard.
A well-rehearsed
emergency
management
plan shall be in
place to deal
with emergency
situations.
Mine
site
Site
Inspection
As and
when
required
All the
workers in the
mine
Reporting of
Emergency
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Environment Management Cell 10.1.2
Apart from having an Environmental Management Plan, it is also necessary to have a permanent organizational set up charged with the task of ensuring its effective implementation of mitigation measures and to conduct environmental monitoring. In this effect, Shri Arjabhai Khimabhai Rathod will assign responsibilities to officers from various disciplines to co-ordinate the activities concerned with management and implementation of environment control measures. An organogram of Environment management is shown in Figure 10-1.
Basically, this department undertakes the monitoring of environmental pollution level by measuring, ambient air quality, water and effluent quality, Noise level, etc., either departmentally or appointing external agency whenever required. The Environmental and Safety department will also looking after for preparation of environment statement, carrying out environment audit, preparation of Consent to establish & Consent to operate.
Environmental monitoring cell will be established for monitoring of important and crucial environmental parameters which are of immense importance to assess the status of environment during sand mine operation. Proponent will be monitored the Environmental Status with the help of third party and give responsible to Mining or Safety Engineer for compliance and take care the all the things for implementation of EMP as proposed. However, the tentative schematic diagram also shown as follows for the same.
Figure 10-1: Environment Management Cell
Owner
Mines Manager
Safety Officer
Environmental Officer
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In order to carry out the environmental monitoring, EMC will perform the following
activities:
EMC will oversee that environmental control measures are implemented as per
approved action plan.
Identify and record the constraints in respect of environmental planning and
implementation.
Systematically document and record keeping w.r.t environmental issues.
Field monitoring and laboratory analysis.
Monitoring of plantation development.
Environmental compliance to the regulatory authorities.
Communication with the concerned departments on the environmental issues.
Interact and liaison with State/ Central Government departments
To monitor compliance of environmental regulations.
Continual improvement in environmental performance.
To follow proper documentation and monitoring procedures, for developing better
Environmental Management System at the mine site.
To keep up with regulatory requirements and arrange for the necessary certificates
or consents viz., air and water.
To conduct yearly environmental monitoring and submit the statement to SPCB.
10.2 Greenbelt Development
Greenbelt development programme will be designed within the natural constraints
of the Limestone mine area and in particular species selection reflects flora known
to be resistant to the local conditions.
Greenbelt development is necessary for:
1. Landscaping and providing shelter
2. Help in reducing Pollution level
3. Surface air purification by providing oxygen and letting SPM to settle on the
leaves.
4. To attenuate noise generation by movement of vehicles and other machinery.
5. Improve ecological conditions.
6. Improves the aesthetics & beneficially influence the microclimate of the
surrounding.
The following characteristics will be taken into consideration while selecting
plant species for green belt development and tree plantation.
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1. They should be local indigenous and drought resistant species.
2. They should be fast growing and tall trees.
3. They should be perennial and evergreen.
4. They should have thick canopy cover.
5. The planting should be in appropriate alternate rows around the site to prevent
lateral
6. Pollution dispersion
7. The trees should maintain regional ecological balance and conform to soil and
hydrological conditions. Indigenous species should be preferred.
8. Native species will be planted as per CPCB guidelines.
PLANTATION PROGRAMME 10.2.1
It is proposed to have plantation on both sides of the roads & to provide cover
against dust dissemination plantation will also be carried out as social forestry
programmed in villages school and the areas allocated by the Panchayat\ State
authorities. It is proposed that about 33% of total lease area will be used for
plantation. As the area calculated for plantation is:
Total Lease Area 2.0 Ha.
33% of total ML area
0.66 Ha. (6600 m2)
0.3158 ha. area will be planted
on the statuary barrier
0.3442 ha. area will be planted
along the road-sides, Gram
Sabha, nearest village, nearby
schools & hospitals.
Nos of plants
No of Plantation
= Area (Ha) X 10000
Row x Plant
= 0.66 x10000
4 x 4
= 412
About 197 plants with in M.L
area
About 215 plants outside the
M.L. area
The following plant species will be planted Aegle marmelos (Beal),
Azadirachtaindica (Neem), Lannea coromandelica (Mahi), Emblica officinalis
(Amla), Annona squamosa (Sitaphal), Mangifera indica (Mango), Syzgium
cumini (Jamun), Terminalia Arjuna (Arjun), Dalbergia sissoo (Sissoo) etc. A
suitable combination of trees that can grow fast and also have good leaf cover
shall be adopted to develop the greenbelt.
Native species per year along with trees, herbs, shrubs &grasses. Greenbelt
development programme is given below
Table 10-2: Greenbelt developments Programme within M.L. area
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Year of
Plantation.
Proposed
Plantation
Area cover
in ha. Species Place of Plantation
1st Year 40 0.0631 Beal,
Amla,
Mango,
On the statuary
barrier and along
the haul road 2
nd Year 40 0.0631
3rd
Year 40 0.0631
4th Year 40 0.0631
5th Year 40 0.0631
Total 200 0.315
Table 10-3: Greenbelt developments Programme outside the M.L area
Year of
Plantation. Proposed
Plantation
Area
cover in
ha.
Species Place of
Plantation
1st Year
43 0.0688 Jamun, Arjun, Sissoo Along the
road-sides,
Gram Sabha,
nearest
village,
nearby
schools &
hospitals
2nd
Year 43 0.0688
3rd
Year 43 0.0688
4th Year
43 0.0688
5th Year
43 0.0688
Total 215 0.344
Vegetation development is proposed along road sides of approach roads. While
selecting plant species preference will be given for planting native species of the
area and shall have soil binding capacity. Shri Arjabhai Khimabhai Rathod will
supply saplings to surrounding villagers for green belt development in their
villages and encourage the plantation by means of social forestry.
Greenbelt development as per the scheduled plan will be reviewed every year
plantation records will be maintained for period of plantation, area under
plantation, length of avenue plantation, type of species density of planted area and
survival rate.
10.3 Budget for Environmental Management Activities
The budget for environmental activities is given in Table 10-4.
Table 10-4: Budget for Environmental Management
S.No. Description of Item Budgetary Calculation Recurring Cost (Rs in
Lakhs Per Annum
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1 Air Pollution Control Water Sprinkling
(300 days x 2 times x 200 Rs./day)
1.20
2 Environmental
Monitoring and
Management
Air quality Monitoring
(location x Monitoring Frequencies x Cost)
(7x2x1500) =21,000 Rs./-
Ground Water sampling analysis
(7x2x1500) = 21,000 Rs./-
Surface Water sampling analysis
(2x2x1500) = 6,000 Rs./-
Soil Sampling Analysis
(7x2x1500)= 21,000 Rs./-
Noise Sampling
(7x2x1500)=21,000 Rs./-
0.90
3 Green Belt
Development
Green Belt Development (150 Rs./plant x 412)
(*Rs. 150/- includes the cost of fertilizers & pesticides
and maintains)
0.61
Total Rs. 2.72 Lakh/annum
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11 JUSTIFICATION OF THE PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION,
SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS
11.1 Justification of the project implementation
Mining lease area is Govt. waste land situated near Village-Ajodha, Taluka-
Veraval and District- Jungadh (Gujarat); this is a project with production capacity
of 18,000 TPA Limestone.
Therefore it becomes important for the region to operate the mine to generate
employment opportunities for local people and improves livelihood as well as
lifestyle of people.
The project will prove beneficial in terms of socio-economic development as it
will provide employment to locals. Further, the average income level, which is the
indicator of socio– economic status of households, is expected to increase, which
will ultimately result in better standard of living of the local people.
11.2 Technical details of the project
The Ajotha Limestone Mining Project of Shri Arjabhai Khimabhai Rathod is
situated Near Village Ajotha, Tehsil Veraval, District Gir Somnath (Gujarat) over
an area of 2.00 ha in Survey No. 389.
The mining will be carried out by Semi-opencast method as per the approved
Mining Plan only. The entire mining area is Non-forest Government waste land,
validity of mining is 30 years from the date of execution of lease deed. The
proposed production is 18,000 TPA. The estimated cost of project will be Rs. 30
Lac.
The salient feature of proposed project shown in Table 11-1
Table 11-1: Salient Feature of Project
S. No Particulars Details
A. Nature of the Project Limestone Mining Project
B. Size of the Project
1. Mine area 2.0 ha
2. Proposed Production Capacity 18,000 TPA
C Location Details
1. Village Ajodha
2. Tehsil Veraval
3. District Gir, Somnath
4. State Gujarat
5. Latitude & Longitude Pillars Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
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S. No Particulars Details
1 20°53‟55.8” 70°28‟51.9”
2 20°54‟01.4” 70°28‟51.6”
3 20°54‟01.4” 70°28‟56.5”
4 20°53‟57.1” 70°28‟55.9”
5 20°53‟56.6” 70°28‟55.0”
6 20°53‟55.8” 70°28‟53.2”
6. Toposheet No. 41L/5, 41L/9
D Environmental Settings of the Area
1. Ecological Sensitive Areas
No National Park, Wild Life Sanctuary, Biosphere
Reserve, Tiger Reserve, Wildlife Corridor, Reserved
Forest fall within 15 km radius of the lease area.
S.
No.
P.F./R.F. Distance Direction
1. Reserved Forest 8.42 km South
2. Reserved Forest 7.03 km NE
3. Reserved Forest 6.74 km NW
2. River / water body
River/ water body Distance Direction
1
.
Sarswati River 1.40 km South
2
.
Kapilla Nadi 4.20 km NE
3
.
Hiran River 5.0 km NW
3. Nearest Town / City Ajodha- 1.50 km, SSW from mine site.
4. Nearest Railway Station Somnath Railway Station – 7.60 km, West from mine
site.
5. Nearest Airport Diu Airport is about 50.20 Km in SE direction from
mine site.
6. State Boundary No State boundary passes through the project site.
7. Seismic Zone Zone – II [as per IS 1893 (Part-I): 2002]
D Cost Details
1.
Total Project Cost Rs. 30 Lacs/-
E Requirements of the Project
1. Water Requirement 3.83 KLD
2. Man Power Requirement 32 (Skilled and unskilled persons)
Present and Proposed Method of Mining
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The Limestone mine will be developed by open cast semi-mechanized method of mining,
by forming benches of 3.0 meter height and more than 3 meter width and Ultimate pit
slope is proposed 450 from horizontal.
Open Cast Mining/ Bench Parameters
Bench or Bank or high wall height 3 meter.
Bench width not less than the bench height.
Ultimate Pit slope 450.
All benches to be equipped with road edge barrier.
Transportation of the mineral from mine to end users will be done by
trucks/dumpers.
Salient Features of Mining Method
The salient features of proposed mining method are:-
The mining will be done from top to bottom forming benches, with wagon drills
and blasting.
The slope of individual bench will be maintained vertically and the overall slope
will be < 450.
Transportation of the mineral from mine to end users will be done by
trucks/dumpers.
11.3 Impact Identification
S.
No.
Process
Activity
Environment
al
parameters
Environmental Impact
Significant Insignificant
Pre-operational phase
1. Selection of
mine lease
area, site
preparation
Land Use/
Land Cover
Social
Habitation
Biological
Road/Rail/river
/pond/ lake in
the selected
areas
LU (-) Potential change in land use /
land cover of the mining lease area;
EB (-): Ecology & Biodiversity is
affected due to mining because the
total lease area is forest land.
SE (+): Compensation to Government
against lease
2. Excavation Air
Noise
Water
Land
Biological
Socio-
Economic
LU (-) Creation of pit will change
the existing Land use.
THD (-) Due to excavated area
topography of the lease area will
change,
SC (-) Loss of Soil cover
OH (-) Due to generation of dust
particle health risk to the mine
workers
AQ (-) Dust emission due to mining
activities like use of JCB, vehicular
movement and use of dewatering pump
NV (-) Due to use of machineries for
mining activities,
SW, GW (-) use of water for dust
suppression, domestic purpose and
Greenbelt development
EB (-) dust emission, and generation of
noise
SE(+ / -) generation of employment/
nuisance due to mine workers
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Operational Phase
3 Separation of
Overburden,
Collection &
Storage
Air
Noise
Water
Land
Biological
Socio-
Economic
LU (-) Creation of pit and mineral
stacking
SC (-) Loss of Soil cover
AQ (-) Dust emission from the mineral
stack.
NV (-) Due to use of machineries for
stacking activities,
SW, GW (-) Potential damage due to
mine runoff
THD (-) Due to mineral stacking
topography of the lease area will change,
EB (-) dust emission, and generation of
noise
OH (-) Due to generation of dust particle
health risk to the mine workers
4 Transportation
of minerals
Air
Noise
Water
Land
Biological
Socio-
Economic
AP (-) Dust emission due to
transportation of mineral, OB and
waste
OH (-) Due to generation of dust
particle health risk to the mine
workers.
NV (-) Due to use of transportation of
mineral, OB and waste
EB (-) dust emission, and generation of
noise
SE(+) Generation of employment in
transport industry
SW (-) Potential damage due to mine
runoff & dust generation due to
transportation.
Post Operation Phase
5 Restoration /
Reclamation
of Abandoned
mine
Land
Water
LU (-) Some areas will be converted
to water reservoir
AQ(-): Dust emission due to leveling/
Backfilling
EB (+) : Some area will be converted to
water reservoir and green belt
development
SE (+): creation of water reservoir.
SC (+): Soil generated can be utilized for
greenbelt development.
6 Plantation EB (+) : Some area will be
converted to water reservoir and
green belt development
EB (+) : Some area will be converted to
water reservoir and green belt
development
SC (+): Soil generated can be utilized for
greenbelt development.
11.4 Environment Management plan
S.
No.
Project
Activit
y
Impact/I
ssues
Project
Stage
Mitigation Measures Locati
on
Means of
Verificati
on
Frequen
cy of
Monitor
ing
Respons
ibility
Reporti
ng
Requir
ement
Environment Management Plan for Land Environment
1. Land
Lease/
Purchas
e
Change
in Land
Use
Before
the start
of
Work/
Pre
Operati
on
Phase
All the activities shall be restricted
within M.L area.
Plantation activities to be initiated
simultaneously.
Mine
Site
Site
inspection
Monthly Mines
Manager
To be
include
d in Six
monthl
y
complia
nce
report
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S.
No.
Project
Activit
y
Impact/I
ssues
Project
Stage
Mitigation Measures Locati
on
Means of
Verificati
on
Frequen
cy of
Monitor
ing
Respons
ibility
Reporti
ng
Requir
ement
2. Mining
Activiti
es
Change
in Land
Use
Operati
on
Phase
Overburden will be dumped at the
demarcated area within the lease.
Mine
Site
Site
Inspection
/ Visual
Observati
on
Daily Mines
Manager
Daily
Record
Registe
r of
waste
dump
height
and
area.
3. Mine
Closure
/
Reclam
ation
Change
in Land
Use
Mine
Closure
Filling of Voids
Spreading the top soil on the
backfilled area
Plantation on the backfilled area.
The mined out pit will be used as
water reservoir which will provide
water to villagers for agricultural
purpose, fencing of water reservoir
Mine
site
Site
Inspection
Weekly Mines
Manager
/
Environ
mental
Officer
To be
include
d in Six
monthl
y
complia
nce
report
Environment Management Plan for Air Environment
1. Site
Prepara
tion
Impact
on health
due to
fugitive
dust
emission
s
Impact
on health
due to
exhaust
gas
emission
Pre
Operati
on
Phase
Water sprinkling on the internal
roads
Adhering to strict maintenance
schedules for all equipment and
transport vehicle to minimize
gaseous emissions like CO and
NOx.
Improved maintenance of
machinery for reducing gaseous
and noise pollution
Restriction on vehicle speed,
sprinkling of water on unpaved
roads.
Mine
Site
Site
Inspection
, Record
Keeping
and
Visual
Inspection
Monthly Mines
manager,
Environ
ment
officer,
Safety
Officer,
Maintena
nce
departme
nt
Monthl
y
Progres
s report
2. Generat
ion of
Fugitiv
e Dust
emissio
ns
Air
emissio
n
impact
along
the
access
Impact
on health
due to
fugitive
dust
emission
s
Operati
on
Phase
Through the project life cycle,
engage on-road and off-road
vehicles/ equipment that are
compliant to prevailing emissions
standards of CPCB/Central Motor
Vehicle Act/Rule and have valid
PUC certificates;
Make dumper and other vehicle
operators/maintenance department
responsible for periodically
inspecting the vehicles engaged in
the project for oil and grease leaks,
Mine
Site,
Appro
ach
roads
Site
Inspection
, Visual
Observati
on- on,
Record
keeping
Monthly Mines
manager,
Environ
ment
officer,
Safety
Officer,
Maintena
nce
departme
nt
Monthl
y
Progres
s report
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S.
No.
Project
Activit
y
Impact/I
ssues
Project
Stage
Mitigation Measures Locati
on
Means of
Verificati
on
Frequen
cy of
Monitor
ing
Respons
ibility
Reporti
ng
Requir
ement
road
Loadin
g/
Unloadi
ng of
mineral
/waste
and OB
spills and seeps from any of its
parts etc. Prohibit the practice of
attending to break-down
maintenance along roadside;
Frequent water spraying /
sprinkling on the roads, stock-piles,
waste dumps and transfer points
where dust is generated;
Provision of dust mask to workers
working at highly dust prone and
affected areas;
Control fugitive dust emission in
the mining area by controlling the
dust at source. Some of the
strategies include: keep the traffic
allowed carriageway free of
excavation materials; clear
excavated waste from roadside;
sprinkle water on dust source;
If any increase of pollutants is
reported from monitoring,
necessary control measures would
be taken;
Follow up of the conditions as
stipulated in the Consent from
SPCB
3. Emissio
n due to
Combu
stion
engine
Impact
on health
due to
dust
emission
Impact
on health
due to
exhaust
gas
emission
Operati
on
Phase
Adhering to strict maintenance
schedules for all equipment and
transport vehicle to minimize
gaseous emissions like CO and
NOx.
Improved maintenance of
machinery for reducing gaseous
pollution.
Use of low Sulphur HSD fuel oil
(with maximum 1% Sulphur
content) to restrict SO2 emission;
If any increase in level of pollutants
are reported from monitoring,
necessary control measures would
be taken;
Follow up of the conditions as
stipulated in the Consent from
SPCB
Mine
Site
Site
Inspection
, Visual
Observati
on- on,
Record
keeping
Monthly Mines
manager,
Environ
ment
officer,
Safety
Officer,
Maintena
nce
departme
nt
Monthl
y
Progres
s report
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No.
Project
Activit
y
Impact/I
ssues
Project
Stage
Mitigation Measures Locati
on
Means of
Verificati
on
Frequen
cy of
Monitor
ing
Respons
ibility
Reporti
ng
Requir
ement
Environment Management Plan for Noise Environment
1. Noise
Emissio
n from
excavat
ion
work,
haul
trucks
along
the
mine
access
service
road,
and
material
handlin
g
activitie
s at the
ROM
and
spoil
areas
and
auxiliar
y and
support
equipm
ent such
as
dumper
s,
tractors
and
water
trucks,
Noise
Pollution
Operat
ion
Phase
The operator‟s cabin of equipment
like dumpers, loaders, etc. to be
made sound proof
Use of improvised plant and
machinery designs, with inbuilt
mechanism to reduce sound
emissions like improved silencers,
mufflers and closed noise
generating parts
Where noise level is more the
workers to be provided with ear
plugs.
Reducing the exposure time of
workers to high noise levels by
arranging time bound rotation of
individuals
Green belt will be enhanced by
additional plantation in and around
the M.L area.
Periodic ambient noise monitoring
near sensitive receptors in the
vicinity of lease area.
Mine
Site
Site
Inspection
, Visual
observatio
n and
monitorin
g records
Monthly Mines
Manager
,
Environ
mental
officer,
Safety
officer
Half
Yearly
reportin
g to
MoEF
&CC
Environment Management Plan for Soil Environment
1. Remov
al of
topsoil;
Soil
erosion
Loss of
fertile Top
soil
Soil
Operat
ion
Phase
Proper garland to be constructed
around the waste dump;
Identify areas where topsoil could
be utilized for landscape prior to
stripping of top soil;
Mine
Site
Record
Keeping ,
Surprise
Site
Inspection
, Visual
Monthly Mines
Manager
Monthl
y
Progres
s
Report
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No.
Project
Activit
y
Impact/I
ssues
Project
Stage
Mitigation Measures Locati
on
Means of
Verificati
on
Frequen
cy of
Monitor
ing
Respons
ibility
Reporti
ng
Requir
ement
Compacti
on
Heavy machinery movement will
be limited to access roads;
the disturbed areas and soil stock
piles will be kept moist to avoid
wind erosion of soil
Topsoil removed shall be stored
separately, protected and reused for
landscape development within the
project area.
The routes for movement of
dumper and tractor shall be
designated to avoid the soil
compaction in other areas
Observati
on
2. Soil
Contam
ination
due to
spillage
of
Diesel
and
Lubrica
nt
Soil
Contamin
ation
Operat
ion
Phase
Ensure hazardous waste oil/
lubricant from maintenance of
machinery and oil soaked rags are
properly labeled and stored onsite
provided with impervious surface,
shed and secondary containment
system;
Ensure routinely disposal of
hazardous waste (within 90 days)
through approved registered
recyclers and records are properly
documented as per HW Rules;
Ensure used oil is stored on
impervious floor
Mine
Site
Quantifica
tion of
waste
generated,
Site
inspection
and visual
observatio
n
Quarterl
y
Mines
Manager
Six
monthl
y EHS
report
Environment Management Plan for Water Environment
1. Surface
Run-off
from
waste
dump,
OB
dump
and
mineral
stack,
wastew
ater
generat
ed from
mine
office
Impact on
surface
water
quality
Operat
ion
Phase
Waste dump will be provided with
bunding and garland drain
Waste water generated from office
building will be diverted to septic
tank followed by soak pit
Mine
site
Site
inspection
and
Visual
observatio
n
Monthly Mines
Manager
Monthl
y
Progres
s report
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S.
No.
Project
Activit
y
Impact/I
ssues
Project
Stage
Mitigation Measures Locati
on
Means of
Verificati
on
Frequen
cy of
Monitor
ing
Respons
ibility
Reporti
ng
Requir
ement
2. Surface
Run-off
from
waste
dump,
OB
dump
and
mineral
stack,
Impact on
surface
water
quality
Operat
ion
Phase
Waste dump will be provided with
bund and garland drain
OB waste as well as mineral are
non-hazardous in nature
Quarterly monitoring of
groundwater level and quality to be
carried out by establishing network
of existing well and piezometers.
Mine
site
and
nearby
area
Site
inspection
, Visual
observatio
n and
monitorin
g records
Quarterl
y
Mines
Manager
/
Environ
ment
officer
Half
Yearly
reportin
g to
MoEF
&CC
Environment Management Plan for Ecological Environment
1. Site
clearing
activitie
s
Impact
on Flora
and
Fauna
Pre
Operati
on
Phase
Damage to the natural topography
and landscape will be minimized;
General awareness regarding
wildlife will be enhanced through
trainings, posters etc. among the
staff and mine workers;
Traffic speed within the activity area
will be regulated.
Mine
Site
Site
inspection
, training
records,
visual
assessmen
t
Once
during
the
project
phase
Mines
Manager
Once
during
the
project
phase
2. Mining
activitie
s
(Plying
of
Vehicle
s)
Impact
on
vegetatio
n and
green
belt due
to dust
depositio
n
Operati
on
Phase
Extensive plantation on the statutory
boundary will increase the floral
diversity of the area
Sufficient availability of water will
be ensured for green belt
The green belt area once marked will
not be disturbed during life of mine
Water sprinkling will be done twice
during the day on haul road and
connecting mine to State Highway,
also water sprinkling will be done
on waste dump, OB dump
Mine
site
Site
inspection
, Visual
observatio
n by
expert,
Assessme
nt of
survival
rate
Quarterl
y
Mines
manager/
Environ
ment
officer
Half
Yearly
reportin
g to
MoEF
&CC
Environment Management Plan for Occupational Health and Safety
1. Mining
Activiti
es
Fugitive
dust
emission
could
have
potential
impact
on
human
health
Operati
on
Phase
Persons working in dusty area to be
provided with protective gears such
as helmets, dust masks, ear muff
etc.;
Regular water sprinkling at dust
generating areas, haul roads.
Occupational health checkup of all
workers working in mine and
pulmonary function test for workers
working in dusty areas.
Mine
site
Site
inspection
, Visual
Assessme
nt,
medical
test
reports
and EHS
audit
Monthly
audit and
site
inspectio
n,
Annual
medical
checkup
Mines
manager/
Safety
officer
Monthl
y
Progres
s report
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No.
Project
Activit
y
Impact/I
ssues
Project
Stage
Mitigation Measures Locati
on
Means of
Verificati
on
Frequen
cy of
Monitor
ing
Respons
ibility
Reporti
ng
Requir
ement
2. Mining
Activiti
es
Continuo
us
exposure
to high
level of
noise
will
cause
health
illness in
the
workers,
such as
annoyan
ce,
fatigue,
hyperten
sion and
high
blood
cholester
ol;
Long
term
continuo
us
exposure
to higher
noise
may
cause
permane
nt
hearing
loss;
Operati
on
Phase
Workers continuously exposed to
higher noise levels will be provided
ear muffs/ear plugs;
Company management will ensure
that no personnel is exposed to
noise level greater than 85 dB (A)
for a duration of more than 8 hours
per day without PPE‟s as
recommended by DGMS.
Use of Personal Protective
equipment like ear plugs, ear muffs
by mine workers.
Regular health checkup of all the
workers working in mine.
Mine
Site
Site
inspection
, Visual
Assessme
nt,
medical
test
reports
and EHS
audit
Monthly
audit and
site
inspectio
n,
Annual
medical
checkup
Mines
manager/
Safety
officer
Monthl
y
Progres
s report
3. Natural
Hazard
during
mining
operatio
n
Safety
Hazard,
natural
hazard
can
impact
the
surround
ing
Operati
on
Phase
Provision of warning system for any
emergency due to natural hazard
A well-rehearsed emergency
management plan shall be in place to
deal with emergency situations.
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11.5 Project Benefits
The project activity and the management will provide assistance for the
development of public amenities in the region.
The mine management will recruit semi-skilled & unskilled eligible workers from
the nearby villages.
The overall effect will improve the buying power of employees and thus a higher
standard of living viz. better education, improved health and sanitation facilities,
housing and acquisition of consumer durables. Housing, transport, medical,
educational and other civic amenities will get betterment in the future. This is
envisaged as a major positive benefit.
11.6 Cost Benefit Analysis
Shri Arjabhai Khimabhai Rathod will operate the mining activities for the
extraction of manganese ore to supply to the various consumers in the state and
outside the state. This will encourage the industries mainly steel industries to
enhance or improve their capacity for the end users which will support the
economic growth and industrial improvement.
As a consequence of rapid industrialization in India, minerals like Limestoneare
needed at a rapid rate and for widening the gap between supply and demand.
Mineral supply is internationally recognized as preferred alternative for transport of
minerals from the point of view of economic growth of the individual country and
there by the more industrial development.
The cost of the project is estimated to be Rs. 30.0 Lacs/- for the production of
18,000 with a total reserve capacity of 88127 T for Limestone. Mining of
Limestone has been practiced since ancient times in India.
Of the 7,800 mining leases in Gujarat, 477 are for major minerals like Limestone.
Gujarat currently operates 309 limestone mining leases that cover a cumulative area
of approximately 14,500 hectares. Limestone is one of the 38 major minerals
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produced here. Gujarat accounts for more than eight per cent of the limestone
produced in the country. Therefore it becomes important for the region to operate
the mine to generate employment opportunities for local people and improves
livelihood as well as lifestyle of people.
Limestone is generally used as limestone tiles; limestone slabs in flooring, wall
cladding, and vanity tops and to pave the floors of large commercial complexes,
hospitals, airports, shopping malls, railway stations, parks etc. It is used to make
glass and cement. It can be used like chalk, as it is mostly calcium, so you can
actually draw with the stone. It is also used to make iron in a blast furnace, to
remove impurities from the iron ore.
Besides the tangible benefits, the project has got number of intangible benefits like
minimum emissions of the greenhouse gases, no adverse effect on environment.
Socio-economic benefits to the local people and the region through development of
infrastructural facilities, ancillary industries and enhancement of the economic
growth of the state and country. When mine will operate it will prove significant
supply of minerals to the consumers especially in the state of Gujarat.
11.7 Health Safety & Environment (HSE) Management
Occupational health and safety (OHS) is a Gross-disciplinary area concerned with
protecting the safety, health and welfare of people engaged in work or employment.
The goal of all occupational health and safety programs is to foster a safe work
environment.
The mining operations will be carried out with all the safety measures laid down in
Mining Laws. Regular Medical checkup of workers will be done to check
occupational disease, if any, and respective records will be maintained at the mine.
By formation of a medical team consisting of medical practitioners having
experienced in industrial disease supported by local Panchayat and mine owner and
expenses to be borne by mine owner.
11.8 Cost of Environment Management Plan (EMP)
The budget for environmental activities is given in Refer Table 10.3.
11.9 CSR Activities proposed with budgetary provision
CSR activities proposed with budgetary provision are given in refer Table 8.1
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11.10 Environmental Policy of Proponent
For protection of environment and sustainable development, the [Shri Arjabhai
Khimabhai Rathod] is committed to abide by environmental norms and various
conditions imposed by the Government during approval of project(s) at the central
as well as at the state levels. In addition to this, [Shri Arjabhai Khimabhai Rathod]
acknowledges the importance of the concept of inter-dependence of all sections of
the society. In particular, its focus revolves around the community residing in the
immediate vicinity of its Mining of Limestone (M.L Area: 2.0 ha) with production
capacity of 18,000 TPA near Ajodha Village, Tehsil: Veraval, District: Gir
Somnath (Gujarat) where it seeks to actively assist in improving the quality of life.
In line with its abiding concern for preservation of the ecological balance and
safeguarding the health and environment of the community, [Shri Arjabhai
Khimabhai Rathod] has always actively demonstrated its firm resolve to protect
the environment and is deeply committed to Environmental Protection and
professional style of management with the best in business ethics.
Keeping in view environmental commitments and also the guidelines on norms
and directives of different State and Central Government of India, [Shri Arjabhai
Khimabhai Rathod] has formulated the following Environmental Policy for
effective implementation across the organization.
The monitoring of implementation and review shall be at the level of the Director
and the guidance shall be communicated to all concerned in writing for
compliance. Together these shall comprise the Environmental Performance Report,
and shall be included in the Organization's Annual Report.
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) have been framed for each component of
mining operations like drilling, loading and transport operations. Transport of
waste/ overburden, management of waste/overburden dumps, control of pollution,
plantation etc. These are available with the Mine Office.
Environment protection will be responsibility of all the employees. Any employee,
who notices any discharge of effluents, leakage from engine, machinery, abnormal
emission of any pollutants, noise from any place, machinery or moving part of any
machinery or security fence which is broken or any unhygienic condition within
the mining lease or near to the mining lease, shall inform the Environment
Management cell immediately. No employee shall willfully damage the plantation
done/green belt developed by the company within the project premises.
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Grant of Environmental Clearance along with conditions attached to it shall be
prominently displayed on the web site of the company, office premises, Labour
Union Office, Attendance office etc.
Environment Management Officer will directly report to the Mines Manager and
no constraint whether financial or Administrative shall come in the way of
compliance of all the environment norms. Human resource and technological
resource as required for compliance of environmental norms shall be made
available to Environment Management Cell.
11.11 Conclusion
As discussed, it is safe to say that the collection of minor mineral from the
proposed lease area is not likely to cause any significant impact on the ecology of
the area as the mineral is and waste generated is non-toxic and does not harm the
surrounding environment.
Adequate measures will be taken to control the fugitive emissions to be
generating during mining operation. Green belt development in the vicinity of
river banks, approach roads, Govt. buildings, Schools also proposed with the help
of local Govt. department and local people as social forestry in the area for
betterment of environment.
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12 DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS
M/s Overseas Min-Tech Consultants (OMTC) expertise in Mining and Environment
Management provides comprehensive professional services for Mining, Highways, and
Building & Large Construction sectors. M/s Overseas Min-Tech Consultants was established
in the year 2011. It is an ISO 9001:2008 certified organization as well as certified RQP
organization by Indian Bureau of Mines for preparation of Mining Plans. It is also accredited
as Category „A‟ Organization for preparation of EIA/EMP for Mining, Highways, Railways
and Building & Large Construction projects by NABET.
The company‟s genesis is attributed to the acute need of consulting services by providing
end to end solutions for mining and environment sectors. It is a pioneering step in taking
mining and environment sectors consultancy on well-organized professional services in the
state of art manner.
OMTC provides Technical Services on Mineral Resource Management Systems and their
Processes. It also provides advanced software advice enabling tasks to be completed quickly
and managing Technical Data by use of CAE Data-mine software for optimal solution for
existing mine site. The team of OMTC includes Mining Engineers, Geologists, Hydro-
geologist, Environment Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Surveyors, Business Analysts and
Modelers who drawn years of expertise and experience in order to provide practical advice
for extracting optimal value from existing operations, potential projects and mine expansions
through involvement in the ongoing global mining industry and awareness towards
significant trends in mining, environment and software engineering. OMTC offers proven &
up-to-date technical advice with solutions. The key services which make OMTC unique and
successful in mining sector.
Following are some of the services which are M/s Overseas Min-Tech Consultants (OMTC)
core competency
Helping the client to select the suitable site as per the norms of Ministry of Environment
and Forest& Climate Change, Govt. of India and State Pollution Control Boards in India.
Identification of area for M.L/ P.L and putting the M.L/P.L application.
Mine Exploration.
Preparation of Pre-Feasibility/ Feasibility Reports for mineral deposits.
Reserve and resource estimation, assessment of life of mine, Geological Modeling by
using CAE Data-mine software.
Preparation of Mine Plan, Scheme of Mining, Progressive Mine Closure Plan, Final Mine
Closure Plan
Consultancy on use of different types of latest explosives for different type of
deposits/minerals,
drill patterns as well as safety equipment‟s required during blasting.
Engineering design to prepare long term working Plan of a mine.
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Preparation of EIA/ EMP and getting Environment Clearance from MoEF/SEIAA.
Environmental Monitoring and suggesting measures for Environmental protection.
Environmental and Safety Audit measures for mine environment & safety with their
updating.
Providing Forestry Clearance.
Procedural requirements for acquisition of private land for PL/ ML.
Performance testing of emissions/pollution control equipment‟s.
Analysis of Surface Hydrological data pertaining to flow fluctuation, estimation of flows
at 10,
50 and 90 percentile levels, Computation of ground water, recharge flow rate & direction,
plotting of ground water contours, preparation of water budgets and water danger plan
etc.
Supervisory consultancy services during above operations.
Highways & Railways, Building & Large Construction projects environments clearance.
Socio economic studies & social impact assessment studies.
Field survey by DGPS.
Remote sensing & GIS studies.
OMTC have a well-qualified and experienced EIA Coordinator. The following EIA
Coordinator and team members have assisted respective FAEs and also assisted in
documentation of EIA report. The certificate of accreditation of QCI/NABET done on
30.04.2018 has been enclosed as Annexure 11.
Table 12-1: List of EIA Coordinator
S.No. Name Category
1. Arun Kumar Yadav Cat. A (Open Cast)
Associate EIA Coordinator
2. Anjali H. Chachane
Table 12-2:Expertise of concern functional area
Sr. No. Functional Areas Name of the Expert/s&
Associate FAEs
1 Air Pollution Prevention,
Monitoring & Control (AP) P. M Jain
2. Noise/ Vibration
(NV)
Arun Kumar Yadav 3. Solid Waste and Hazardous
Waste Management (SHW))
4. Risk Assessment & Hazard
Management (RH)
5. Soil Conservation (SC) Anjali H Chachane
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Sr. No. Functional Areas Name of the Expert/s& Associate FAEs
6. Meteorology, Air Quality Modeling & Prediction (AQ) O.P. Yadav
7. Water Pollution, Prevention,
Control & Prediction of Impacts (WP)
Anjali Chachane
8 Hydrology, Ground Water & Water Conservation (HG)
Prerna Chauhan 9 Land Use (LU)
10 Geology(GEO) 11 Ecology and Biodiversity (EB) O.P.Yadav 12 Socio-Economics (SE) Roshan Kumawat
Table 12-3: List of FAAs
Sr. No. Functional Area Name
Functional Area Associates
1. Water Pollution Prevention, Control & Prediction of Impacts (WP)
Jaya Mathur 2. Solid Waste and Hazardous Waste Management (SHW)
3. Ecology and Biodiversity (EB) Om Prakash Yadav
Team member
1. Risk Assessment & Hazard Management (RH) Sameer Singh 2. Water Pollution Prevention, Control &
Prediction of Impacts (WP) Pooja Singh
3. Hydrology, Ground Water & Water Conservation (HG)
Ajeet Singh
4. Geology (GEO)
5. Land Use (LU)
6. Socio-Economics (SE) Fateh Chand Kumawat