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Environmental Impact Assessment

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Environmental Management Plan For

Sangrah Limestone Mine (*FINAL REPORT*)

Area – 8.05.55 Ha (Non Forest), Village – Sangrah, Tehsil - Renukaji at Sangrah,

District - Sirmour, State - Himachal Pradesh, India.

khasra nos. 2433/2363/1979/14/2 & other , Topo sheet No. 53 F/6,

Latitude 30º41’12.53” to 30º41’24.15” & Longitude 77º26’9.2” to 77º26’22.98”

Purpose: - Environment Clearance for Production of 81053 MT/Year of Limestone

July, 2014

Prepared by :-

WOLKEM CONSULTANCY SERVICES

(A Division Of Wolkem India LTD.)

Accredited BY QCI –NABET for Mining of mineral

(Open cast & Underground ) category “A” , Sr. in

the QCI/NABET list 168 as on 5th

May ,2014

NABL:- Wolkem India Limited, Certificate No T

2016, Issue date 06/06/2013 & Valid until

05/06/2015

E- 101, Madri Industrial Area, Udaipur,

Pin No. 313003 ,Rajasthan

Phone No. 294-6452067, FAX : 294-2491826

E-mail:- [email protected]

Mobile No. 09829100193

Lessee :

Shri Virender Kumar Walia

Village & Post – Dadahu, Tehsil –

Renukaji at Sangrah ,District Sirmour ,Pin

Code -173025, Himachal Pradesh

mail [email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

Phone No :- 01702-223995

Mobile No :- 9418023995

Environmental Impact Assessment & Environment Management Plan

For Sangrah Limestone Mine

Village- Sangrah, Tehsil – Renukaji, at Sangrah, Dist. Sirmour, Himachal Pradesh

INDEX

S.NO. DETAILS OF THE PROJECT PAGE NO

1 Action taken report on Terms of Reference i- ix

2 Executive Summary of project in English & Hindi language X-XIi

3 EIA/EMP Report 1-112

4 Questnnaire 113-147

5 Annexures

6 Plates

CONTENTS

S. No DESCRIPTION PAGE No.

1.0.0 CHAPTER – I - Introduction 1-5

1.1.0 Purpose of the project 1

1.2.0 Identification of project and project proponent 1

1.3.0 Profile of the project proponent and background 1

1.4.0 Brief description of the project 1-2

1.5.0 Importance to the country 2

1.6.0 Infrastructure facilities 2-3

1.7.0 Environment Impact Study 3

1.8.0 Objectives of Environmental Management Plan 3

1.9.0 Legal status of project 3-4

1.10.0 Steps for preparation of EIA/EMP 4-5

2.0.0 CHAPTER –II - Project Description 6-20

2.1.0 Type of project 6

2.2.0 Need of the project / use of the mineral 6

2.3.0 Location 6

2.4.0 Topography & Drainage pattern 6

2.5.0 Geology 7-8

2.6.0 Exploration 8

2.7.0 Method of estimation of reserves 8-9

2.8.0 The grade-wise reserves of limestone 9-10

2.9.0 Mineral Beneficiation 10

2.10.0 Mining 10-13

2.11.0 Drilling & Blasting 13-14

2.12.0 Conceptual Mining Plan 14-15

2.13.0 Land use 15-16

2.14.0 Reclamation 16-17

2.15.0 Stacking of Mineral Rejects and Disposal of Waste 17-18

2.16.0 Extent of mechanization 19

2.17.0 Utilities & proposed site facilities 19-20

3.0.0 CHAPTER – III - Description of the Environment 21-59

3.1.0 Introduction 21

3.2.0 Methodology 21

3.3.0 Study area at a glance 21-23

3.4.0 Topography & Drainage 23

3.5.0 Meteorology 23-24

3.6.0 Ambient Air Quality 25-27

3.7.0 Noise Environment 27-39

3.8.0 Water Environment 39-42

3.9.0 Land Environment 43-44

3.10.0 Soil Environment 44-45

3.11.0 Biological Environment 45-51

3.12.0 Socio Economic Environment in core zone & buffer zone 51-59

4.0.0 Chapter-IV - Anticipated Environment Impacts and Mitigation Measures 60-84


4.2.0 Air Environment 60-65

4.3.0 Noise & Vibration 65-69

4.4.0 Water Environment 69-71

4.5.0 Land Environment 71-74

4.6.0 Solid Waste Management 74

4.7.0 Afforestation programme 75-76

4.8.0 Biological Environment 76

4.9.0 Socio-Economic status 76-77

4.10.0 Disaster Management Plan 77-78

4.11.0 Environmental Risks 78

4.12.0 Occupational risks and arrangements proposed 78-80

4.13.0 Impact on health 80

4.14.0 Safety 80

4.15.0 Environmental Impact Matrix 81-84

5.0.0 CHAPTER –V - Analysis Of Alternatives (Technology & Site) 85-86

5.1.0 Analysis of alternatives (Technology & Site) 85-86

6.0.0 CHAPTER – VI - Environmental Monitoring Programme 87-88

6.1.0 Monitoring schedule and parameters 87

6.2.0 Health Environmental & Environmental monitoring schedule 87-88

6.3.0 Equipments for Environment restoration plan 88

6.4.0 Data Analysis & Reporting Schedule 88

6.5.0 Organization 88

7.0.0 CHAPTER – VII - Additional Studies 89-101

7.1.0 Public consultation 89-94

7.2.0 Social impact assessment and R & R action plans 94

7.3.0 Risk assessment and safety management plan 94-101

8 .0.0 CHAPTER – VIII - Project Benefits 102-103

8.1.0 Improvement in physical infrastructure 102

8.2.0 Improvement in social infrastructure 102

8.3.0 Employment potential 102-103

8.4.0 Salary structure 103

8.5.0 Other tangible benefits 103

9.0.0 CHAPTER –IX - Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis 104-106

9.1.0 Financial provisions 104

9.2.0 Funds for flora and fauna management 104

9.3.0 Environment cost 105

9.4.0 Expenditure incurred on village development programme 105-106

9.5.0 Budget for future village development programme 106

9.6.0 Marketing 106

9.7.0 Economic viability 106

10.0.0 CHAPTER – X - Environment Management Plan 107-108


10.2.0 Monitoring and feedback system 107

10.3.0 Organizational structure 107

10.4.0 EMP 108

10.5.0 scope and responsibility of the environmental department 108

10.6.0 Environment Management Policy 108

11.0.0 CHAPTER – XI- Summary And Conclusion 109-110

11.1.0 Summary 109-110

11.2.0 Conclusion 110

12.0.0 CHAPTER – XII- Disclosure of the consultant engaged 111-112

12.1.0 Disclosure of the consultant engaged 111-112

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LIST OF TABLES

Table No. Particular Page No.

1.1 Mining lease coordinates 1-2

1.2 Year wise production details since 1994 2

2.1 The existing land use pattern 6

2.2 Tectono – Stratigraphic domains of Lesser Himalayan Tectogen 7

2.3 Estimation of Proved, Probable & Possible Reserves 8

2.4 Reserves and Resources of limestone 9

2.5 Grade wise distribution of mineral reserves 10

2.6 Chemical analysis of Dolomite limestone 10

2.7 Production & development for first 5 years 13

2.8 Proposed Drilling and Blasting Design 14

2.9 Computation of year wise production, waste & stripping ratio 15

2.10 Land use pattern 16

2.11 Afforestation in the mining lease area during life of the mine 16-17

2.12 Afforestation on adjacent land purchased / proposed 17

2.13 Generation of top soil and over-burden waste for 5 years 17-18

2.14 Stacking of Top Soil and Waste Dump in External Dumps 18

2.15 Extent of mechanization 19

2.16 Specifications of machineries used and proposed to be used 19

2.17 Peak Water Requirement 19

2.18 List of manpower 20

3.1 Study area at a glance 21-23

3.2 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Station 25

3.3 Noise monitoring station 27

3.4.1-9 Results of Noise level 29-37

3.5 Ambient Noise Level 38

3.6 Ambient Noise Quality Standard 38

3.7 Details of traffic density 39

3.8 Description of Ground Water Sampling Locations 40-41

3.9 Description of Surface Water Sampling Locations 41

3.10 Surface water flow pattern 42

3.11 Land use of Study Area 43

3.12 Land Use Pattern (Lease Area) 43-44

3.13 Soil Monitoring Stations 44

3.14 Reserve forests & sanctuary 45

3.15 List of flora in core Zone 46

3.16 List of flora in buffer zone 46-48

3.17 List of crops & vegetables 48

3.18 List of fauna 49-51

3.19 The distribution of population in study area 56

3.20 Distribution of population by social structure 56

3.21 Distribution of literate and literacy rates 57

3.22 The occupational structure of the study area 57

3.23 Educational facilities in the study areas 58

3.24 Health Facilities 58

3.25 Details of human settlement and population in the Tehsils 59

3.26 Distribution of male and female and literacy in Tehsils 59

3.27 Live stock population 59

4.1 Emission Factor Suspended Particulate Matter (≤30µm) 61

4.2 Area Source Dimensions 62

4.3 Predicted 24hourly Concentration of PM (≤30µm) at AAQM 63

4.4 Showing Noise level of mine after prediction effect 65-66

4.5 Activity Linked Noise 66

4.6 Permissible Exposure Noise Limits as per CPCB norms 68

4.7 Land use 71-72

4.8 Land use pattern pre mining, mining operations 72

4.9 Land utilized at the end of 5th

year 72

4.10 Post Mining land use of core zone with environment management 73

4.11 Afforestation in the mining lease area during life of the mine 75

4.12 Afforestation on adjacent land purchased / proposed 75

4.13 Environmental risk & mitigative measures 78

4.14 Occupational risks and arrangements 78-80

4.15 Impacts on Health 80

4.16 Environmental parameters, possible impacts & anticipated nature of impact 81-82

4.17 The Parameter weight age with or without control measures 83

4.18 Environmental Impact Matrix without Control Measures 84

4.19 Environmental Impact Matrix with Control Measures 84

5.1 Process flow sheet 85-86

6.1 Monitoring schedule and parameters 87

7.1 INITIAL HAZARD IDENTIFICATION, RISK, ASSESSMENT AND PRIORITIZATION 96

7.2 IDENTIFYING MECHANISMS CONTRIBUTING PRINCIPAL HAZARDS AND RANKING 96-97

7.3 CONTROL MEASURES & PROCEDURES FOR RESPECTIVE MECHANISMS CONTRIBUTING HAZARDS 97-101

8.1 Employment Potential 102-103

9.1 Funds for flora and fauna management plan 104

9.2 Environment Cost 105

9.3 Expenses from year 1998-2011 105-106

9.4 Budget for future village development programme 106

12.1 Disclosure of consultants engaged 111-112

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List of Figures

S. No Description Page No.

Fig : 1 Water Balance Diagram 20

Fig : 2 Wind rose diagram 24

Fig : 3 Graphical presentation of results of AAQ 26

Fig : 4 Graphical presentation of results of Noise monitoring 38

Fig : 5 Schematic diagram of site elevation, working depth & ground water 40

Fig : 6 Pie chart for land use of study area 43

Fig : 7 24hourly Isopleth of predicted Concentration of PM (< 30 µm) 62

Fig : 8 Organization structure & responsibilities 88

List of Annexures

S.No Description Annexure No.

1 ML renewal for 10 years & lease deed executed on 27.05.92 between Commissioner

Industries, Himachal Pradesh and Sh. V.K.Walia valid upto 26.05.2002.

I

2 Application for renewal of mining lease on 19.11.2001 II

3 Joint inspection report 06.02.2010 for grant of ML & letter from state geologist for

part surrender & Revised cadastral Map along with Khasra detail.

III-A & III-B

4 Letter of approval of FMCP & Copy of approved modified mining Plan IV-A & IV-B

5 Letter of last inspection of High Court committee V

6 NOC from land owners for ML area and adjacent lands acquired VI

7 MoEF letter dated 6th

July , 2012 and its reply alongwith an affidavit VII-A & VII-B

8 Copy of approved TOR Letter issued by MoEF , New Delhi dated 5/11/2013 VIII

9 Engagement of consultants accreditation dated 18th

June ,2013 by NABET IX

10 NABL accreditation of Wolkem India Limited Laboratory X

12 Application for permission for wild life Sanctuary & present status, Authenticated

key plan , Authenticated flora & fauna list with wild life conservation plan

XI, XI-A, XI-B,

XI-C & XI-D

13 Environment Policy of mining company XII

14 Analysis reports of Air, Surface water, Ground Water ,Soil & free silica XIII

15 Occupational health and medical checkup programmes XIV

16 Details of expenses for CSR activities XV

17 Demographic & socio economic details within 10 km study area XVI

18 Terms of Reference along with form –I & Pre-Feasibility report XVII

19 Meteorological data April to June 2012 XVIII

20 Details of violation case XIX

21 Minutes of Public hearing with all details XX

22 Photographs XXI

List of Plates

S. No Name of Plate Plate No.

1. Location Plan I

2 Key plan II

3. Surface plan III

4. Suface Geological Plan IV

5. Geological sections V

6 Conceptual plan & sections VI

7 Progressive mine closure plan VII

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1.0.0 CHAPTER - I

INTRODUCTION

1.1.0 Purpose of the Project

This report is prepared for obtaining Environment Clearance of Sangrah Limestone mine for a

production of 81053 MT/ Year of Limestone within 8.05.55 hect (95 Bigha 11 Biswa, Non Forest area)

situated near village- Sangrah, Tehsil – Renukaji, at Sangrah, Dist. Sirmour, Himachal Pradesh.

1.2.0 Identification of project and project proponent

The lease area of 8.05.55 ha is shamlat non forest land. The land area covers khasra nos.

2433/2363/2163/1979/2 & and 14/2. Other details with Khasra plan are given at Annexure III-B.The

NOC for land from village authorties has been obtained. (Annexure VI) In addition to the land of ML

area the additional land 13 Bigha 13 Biswa (1.1ha) for waste dumping and office etc has been

purchased by the lessee. At the targtted production of 81053 MT/year the life of mine is expected to

be 24 years. The capital cost propoased is Rs.70 Lakhs.

1.3.0 Profile of the project proponent and background

Shri Virender Kumar Walia is a private mine owner having rich experience of mining for more than 34

years in the region. The details of the Project proponent are given below:

Mr. Virender Kumar Walia S/o Late Shri Babu Ram,

Village & Post – Dadahu, Tehsil- Renukaji, at Sangrah,

Pin Code- 173025, Distt. Sirmour, Himachal Pradesh

Email address- [email protected] ,[email protected]

[email protected], [email protected]

Phone No. and fax no. 01702223995

Mobile No. – 9418023995, 9418016223

1.4.0 Brief description of the project

1.4.1 Location

The area falls in village Sangrah located 3 km from Sangarh and approachable by Kaccha fair weather

road, through Sangrah- Dadahu state highway. The area is connected with a good network of roads

with regular public transport services. The lease area can be approached by nearest railway station

Jagadhari which is 123 kms from ML area. (Location plan, Plate No.I) The applied area falls in Survey

of India Toposheet No. 53 F/6 between Latitude 30º41’12.53” to 30º41’24.15” & Longitude

77º26’9.2” to 77º26’22.98”. The Key Plan is enclosed as Plate No II.

Table: 1.1

Mining lease coordinates (Source - Survey details from GPS)

Degree Min Sec

Boundary pillars Latitude Longitude

H 30° 41' 23.98" 77° 26' 24.85"

I 30° 41' 15.3" 77° 26' 22.98"

J 30° 41' 12.53" 77° 26' 19.43"

K 30° 41' 20.09" 77° 26' 9.2"

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L 30° 41' 24.15" 77° 26' 16.12"

M 30° 41' 22.84" 77° 26' 16.5"

N 30° 41' 23.77" 77° 26' 19.24"

O 30° 41' 22.18" 77° 26' 18.1"

P 30° 41' 23.09" 77° 26' 20.58"

Q 30° 41' 20.98" 77° 26' 19.14"

R 30° 41' 21.44" 77° 26' 21.48"

The application for renewal is pending for a lease period of 20 years (27.05.2002 to 26.05.2022) with

State Government. (Annexure-II) Modified mining Plan for M.L area 8.05.55 ha was approved by IBM

vide order no. 614(2) FMCP-9/11-DDN dated 05.07.2012. (Annexure IV-A)

1.4.2 Past performance of mine

Year wise production details since 1994 are given below in 1.2.

Table: 1.2- Year-wise production

S.No. Year Production in Tonnes

1 1994-1995 20435.000

2 1995-1996 48430.000

3 1996-1997 34687.000

4 1997-1998 35921.000

5 1998-1999 41361.000

6 1999-2000 63342.600

7 2000-2001 48216.000

8 2001-2002 36037.000

9 2002-2003 22410.500

10 2003-2004 34072.000

11 2004-2005 26832.000

12 2005-2006 34116.000

13 2006-2007 38004.000

14 2007-2008 33396.000

15 2008-2009 24606.000

16 2009-2010 23390.000

17 2010-2011 4065.500

18 2011-2012 10752.000

19 2012-2013 Nil

1.5.0 Importance to the country

It is a site specific mining project and good quality limestone is occurring in this area. The most

important and common use of limestone is in the manufacture of cements. Limestone, either directly

or on calcinations of lime also finds extensive use in metallurgical, chemical, sugar, glass, textiles and

other industries. The area being remote, the population living in the surrounding would find a source

of livelihood.

1.6.0 Infrastructure Facilities

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1.6.1 Road:- The area is about 3 km by road away from Sangarh. The area is approached by Tar road

from Nahan – Dadahu (Renukaji) - Sangarh route.

1.6.2 Water:- No water supply system exists in the area. Drinking water and water for other purpose

is brought from water spring outside lease area. Drinking water is stored in clean covered earthen

pots and kept near working faces.

1.6.3 Electricity:- The surrounding villages are electrified. The mine is being worked in one shift (i.e.

general shift) only, so lighting arrangement is at present made. In care working schedule undergoes a

change, necessary lighting arranagments would be made.

1.6.4 Education

(i) Primary and Junior High school is at village Sangrah which is about 3 km from ML area.

(ii) High school and Intermediate Colleges are at village Sangrah which are about 1km crow fly and 3

km by road respectively from the ML area.

(iii) Higher Education is available at Sangrah, which is about 3 km by Pacca Road.

1.6.5 Medical:- Government dispensary is at Sangrah which is about 3 km from ML area.

1.6.6 Post and telegram: - Nearest Post Office with Telephone facility is in village Sangrah which is 3

kms from the lease area.

1.6.7 Rail head: - The nearest Railway station is Jagadhri at a distance of 125 km. on Saharanpur-

Ambala broad gauge line.

1.6.8 Airport: - The nearest airport is at Dehradoon which is about 150 Km from mine.

1.7.0 Environment Impact Study

Wolkem Consultancy Services, A Division of Wolkem India Limited, Udaipur, Rajasthan was assigned

the job of EIA and preparation of EMP. The study was conducted within 10 km radius from the mine.

The application of Terms of Reference was submitted to MoEF vide letter dated 22/2/2012 in the

prescribed format (Form-1 with project feasibility report) for scoping and prescribing Terms of

Reference (ToR) so that detailed EIA study for obtaining environment clearance could be under

taken.(Annexure XVII) As the mine continued production of limestone, MoEF grouped this project

under violation case. After needful was done by the project proponent, MoEF released ToR vide letter

No. J-11015 /83/2012-IA.II (M) dated 5th

November 2013. (Annexure VIII)

1.8.0 Objectives of Environmental Management Plan

The main objectives are listed below:

� To describe and assess the prevailing baseline environmental and socio-economic condition of the

study area through baseline studies and secondary data collection.

� To describe methodology of mining including equipment based on IBM approved mining plan.

� To determine impacts of the project on the environment, ecology, workers and community.

� To determine mitigation measures for the impacts identified.

� For mitigation of impact, recommend an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) with action

plans and budget.

1.9.0 Legal status of project

1.9.1 The proposal is for renewal of mine lease which fell due in May, 2002 for

production of 81,053 TPA of limestone. It is a violation case as the mine has been operating

after the ML fell due for renewal without obtaining requisite environmental clearance. The

mine is reported to be closed since January, 2012. Mine lease area is 8.0555 ha. No forestland is

involved in the project, however, Renuka Tiger Sanctuary is at a distance of about 8.5 km

from the mine lease.(Annexure XI-B) Mine working will be opencast mechanized involving

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drilling and blasting. It was stated by the proponent that the earlier ToRs were obtained on

31.10.2008, however, due to various changes undergone in the project, a fresh ToRs is sought.

1.9.2 Violation case:- It is a violation case as the mine has been operating after the ML fell due for

renewal and enhanced production without obtaining requisite prior environmental clearance. The

mine is reported to be closed since January, 20I2. Since it is a violation case , Ministry of Environment

& Forest vide letter no J-11015/83/2012-IA-II (M) dated 6 July 2012 has advised project proponent to

submit Environment related policy along with a written commitment in the form of a formal

resolution to ensure that in future Environment protection act will not be violeted. (Annexure No VII

A)Accordingly a resolution along with affidavit was submiited to MoEF on dated 18.08.2012. Further

SPCB, HP vide letter no 2050-53 dated 22.12.2012 has issued show cause notice. In view of the action

taken by project proponent.(AnnexureVII-B)ToR was approved by MoEF vide letter No. J-

11015/86/2012-IA.II(M) dated 5th

Novmember 2013.

Further Himachal Pradesh Pollution Control Board filed the prosecution report in the Court of Chief

Judicial Magistrate, Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh on 02.07.2013 vide Case No. 26/3 of 2013 to take

cognizance of offence by the said court under section 15 of Environment (Protection) Act, which has

been committed by the offending project and the affidavit dated 09.009.2013 stating that such

violations of Environment (protection) Act, 1986 will not be repeated in the future has been

submitted and the same have been taken on record.The above case is since been disposed &

punishment awarded by the Court of L.D Chief Judicial Magistrate, Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh for

compliances dated 16/5/2014. (A Copy enclosed as annexure No XIX)

1.9.4 Renuka Ji Wildlife Sanctuary :- The RenukaJi Wild Life Sanctuary falls within 10 Km Zone from

M.L area ,The matter was taken with the principal Chief Conservator of Forests ,(Wild Life) –Cum-

CWLW ,Himachal Pradesh ,Shimla who gave the following observations vide letter dated 30th

April

,2011.

“As per field report ,the proposed site of the limestone mine area do not fall within jurisdiction of

RenukaJi wild life Sanctuary .However ,it is reported that aerial distance of the proposed limestone

mine area from RenukaJi Wildlife Sanctuary is 8.5 Km and 24 Kms from road .It is further reported

that as per field report ,there is no habitat of wild animals in the vicinity of this limestone mine and

moreover the mine site is located at a considerable distance from Lion safari & wild life sanctuary .”

These recommendations were resubmitted along with the revised format of Government of India

,Ministry of Environment & Forest (Wild life Division), Circular No .F 6-10/2011WI dated 15/3/2011 by

Project proponent to DCF , RenukaJi Forest Division (Wild Life)District Sirmour, Himachal Pradesh who

in turn forward it to Chief Wildlife Warden ,Shimla ,Himachal Pradesh Vide letter No 1540-41 dated

30th

July,2012 for using required Clearance .The proposal was accepted and approved by the SBWL

for recommendation to the National Wild Life Board ,Government of India dated 20th

January ,2014

(Annexure XI)

1.10.0 Preparation of EIA/EMP

The project proponent has taken action for preparation of EIA/EMP.

1. Applied for TOR on dated 21.02.2008 which was approved vide letter no J-11015/99/2008 –IA.II

(M) on dated 31.10.2008 by MoEF, New Delhi.

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2. Since the lease area falls within 10 km aerial distance form Renuka Wild Life Sanctuary permission

from Principal Chief Conservator of forest was sought vide letter dated 27.7.2009.

3. While the Principal Chief Conservator of forest has concurred vide letter no WL (Misc.) -

73/Mining/Vol.V/784 dated 29/4/2011. Instructions were given vide circular F.No. 6-10/2011 WL

dt. 15.03.2011 for seeking permission from National Board for Wildlife. Which was complied vide

application.(Annexure XI-A)

4. Joint committee visited the area on 06/02/2010 and decided to reduce mining lease area of

9.12.62 hects (108 Bigha 5 Biswa) to 8.05.55 hects (95 Bigha 11 Biswa) and advised to surrender

1.07.07 hect (12 Bigha 14 Biswa) because of standing plantation .Thus the present mining lease

area is reduced to 8.05.55 hect.

5. The state government advised to surrender 1.07.07 (12 Bigha 14 Biswa) and to submit final mine

closure plan and modified mining plan for retained area of 8.05.55 hects ( 95 Bigha 11 Biswa) vide

letter no.Udhyog-Bhu(Khani-4) major-56/2001-475 dated 11.4.2012

6. Final Mine closure Plan for 1.07.07 hects (12 bigha 14 biswa) was approved by COM north zone

vide letter no. 614(2)/FMCP-9/11-DDN dated 5/07/2012.

7. Modified mining Plan was approved with PMCP for the revised area by IBM on 07.09.2012.

8. Notwithstanding change in the M.L area from 9.12.62 hect to 8.05.55 hect, Application for revised

ToR was submitted on dated 20th

Feb.2012. MoEF vide letter dated 6th

July,2012 advised to submit

an affidavit for violation as per office memorandum no. J- 11013/41/2006- IA.II (I) dated 16th

Nov.

2010 which was complied with on 18.08.2012.

9. In the 27th

meeting of the Expert Appraisal Committee for Environmental Appraisal of Mining

Projects of the Ministry of Environment and Forests held on May 23-25, 2012 at MoEF the

committee gave the violation. The draft ToR was uploaded on MoEF website hence pending receipt

of final ToR was undertaken. Baseline study was undertaken from April 2012 to June 2012.

10. After compling with violations conditions by project proponent MoEF released ToR vide letter No

J-11015 /86/2012-IA. II (M) dated 5th

Novmember 2013.

11. After taking necessary action on ToR the present EIA/EMP was prepared for submission to HSPCB

for arranging publich consulatation.

12. Submission of application for public hearing through lesee with Draft EIA /EMP & Executive

summary (English& Hindi), copies to MOEF New Delhi, with necessary fee Rs. 5000/-.

13. As per notification of MoEF, New Delhi dated 14/09/2006 & notice was published for

Environment Clerance in two news papers (Amar Ujala & Daily post India) on dated 14th

February,2014 by Himachal Pradesh Pollution Control Board fixed public hearing on 22/03/2014.

14. Public hearing presentation was made on 22/03/2014 at 11.00 A.M near Village Borli, Tehsil

Sangrah, District Sirmour, Himachal Pradesh.

15. The authentic minutes of Public hearing from The Member Secreatary, Himachal Pradesh

Pollution Control Board, Shimla dated 5th

July, 2014 were received by the lessee on 14th

July, 2014

& details are enclosed as Annexure No XX.

16. The final EIA /EMP as per approved TOR is prepared including detailed study of mining

technology, waste dump management and back filling practices, flora & fauna management plan,

wild life conservation plan, hydro-geological study, socio economic study of agriculture workers,

reclamation practices based on TOR and public hearing issues with the questionnaire for mining

projects.

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2.0.0 CHAPTER – II

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1.0 Type of Project

This is a mining project to produce mineral Limestone @ 81053 TPA by open cast mechanized mining

method. Revised MP/PMCP to match with the UNFC reserves and increased production target

was approved by IBM vide letter no 614 (2)/MP-B-284/08-DDN, dated 07.09.2012.(Annexure No IV.B)

It is to be highlighted that the current mining plan was prepared during 2011-12 and approved by

IBM on dated 07.09.2012. The year wise projections of five year period (2012-17) was done for

production of mineral ,waste ,reclamation and all other inputs & out-puts. As EC was not available, no

physical activity commenced .Hence as and when mining commences the first year projection would

be same as that of planned 2012-13 period and subsequent period would be accordingly shifted.

2.1.1 Land use

Table: 2.1 - The Existing Land use pattern

Type of land use Area

(Hect)

Ownership/

Occupancy

Village, Tehsil, District State

Non Forest

Shamlati land (Ghasni)

95 Bigha & 11 Biswa.

(Nakabil Charand)

8.05.55

Samlatpatti

2433/2363/2163/1

979/2 & and 14/2

Village: Sangrah

Tehsil : Renuka ji at Sangrah,Distt. :

Sirmour ,State : Himachal Pradesh .

Total 8.05.55

2.2.0 Need for the project / use of the mineral

This is a project which produces important raw material for cement plant, iron industry, paper

industry, sugar mills, limekiln and chemical industries. The project would improve the living standards

of the inhabitants in the surrounding area as there is a paucity of industries.

2.3.0 Location

The area falls in village Sangrah which is about 3 km from Sangarh, approachable by Kaccha fair

weather road on Sangrah- Dadahu state highway. The area is connected with a good network of

roads with regular public transport services.

2.4.0 Topography & Drainage

2.4.1 The ML area is a part of hilly terrain of Himachal Pradesh covered with steep hills of shiwalik

range.The general slope of the area is towards East to North West steeply sloping from 250 to 40

0.

The topography of the area is rough and rugged. The highest altitude recorded within the area is

1914 mRL near southeast corner of the ML near pillar “D” and the lowest contour is 1700 mRL near

pillar “K” at North West corner of ML. The area is drained by the seasonal water flowing from top of

the hill down the slope towards north west and joins on western side Garag Ka Khalla and further

flows Palor Ka Khalla at a distance of 4km which further flows down to Giri river flowing at about 6.5

km distance.

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2.5.0 Geology

2.5.1 Regional Geology

This area forms the part of the Lesser Himalayan tectogen.The regional geological setup is given in

table 2.2.

Table : 2.2 - Tectono – Stratigraphic domains of Lesser Himalayan Tectogen

CRYSTALLINE NAPPES

Thrust Thrust Thrust

Palaeocene LARJI DOMAIN

No Deposition

SHALI DOMAIN DEOBAN DOMAIN

Kakara Kakara

Lower Cambrian

Unconformity Unconformity

No Deposition Tal

Terminal

Proterozoic

Outer

Krol

Belt

Krol Inner

Krol

Belt

Krol

Infra Krol Infra Krol

Neoproterozoic

Blaini Blaini


Neoproterozoic Simla Group Jaunsar Group


Mesoproterozoic Larji Group Shali Group Deoban Group

Palaeoproterozoic Rampur Group with

Volcanics

(Intrusive Granitoids)

Sundernagar Group

with Mandi Darla

Volcanics

Dharagad Group with

Volcanics

Bandal Jeori-Wangtu

Gneissic Complex

2.5.2 The lease area forms a part of Sirmour structural belt which comprises Subathu- Dagshai-Kasauli

and some outliers of Lower Siwalik in the Mandi reentrant section. The Shali Subsidiary Belt of Bandla

Range lies within this structural zone along its contact with the Siwalik structural belt. The Sirmur

structural belt extends from Dharamshala in north west to Sirmuri Tal in south east .On the north east

it is bounded by a chain of structural belts starting from the main Shali structural belt, Simla group

belt along with outer Krol belt and Jaunsar structural belt along with the inner krol belt. On the south

east it is bounded by the Siwalik autochthon over which it has moved along a series of thrust. The

Sirmur structural belt is divided into two almost equal have and en echelon tectonic domains along a

north south trending Shali subsidiary belt of Bandla range. These are designated as Dharmasala-

Bilaspur and the Ghagas Dadahu domains.

2.5.3 Local Geology:

In this area limestone, Dolomitic limestone sporadic shale striking east west and steeply dipping at

550 to 62

0 towards north east are occurring (Geological plan plate No. IV.)

Shale–In this area red and grey shale is overlying the mineral limestone towards NW - SE.

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Limestone bands of high grade and low grade and dolomitic limestone bands lies in contact with

shale striking NW - SE. In this area about 320 m long limestone band is outcropping at the surface and

the width is varying from 170 m towards northwest and 150m towards south east. The limestone

band is locally grey to dark grey in colour and having sulphurous odour, dull fractured surface with

elephantic weathering. The mineralized rocks show colour bending. In the low grade limestone band

two high grade bands of 10m to 15m thickness along the strike NE-SW are observed . The mineralized

band is grey to dirty white, massive and hard.

2.6.0 Exploration

2.6.1 Details of Exploration done

During the past lease period the mine was in operation by mechanised opencast method forming the

benches from RL 1920m to 1732mRL. The height of the benches varied from 18m to 10m. Three pits

were developed along the strike in limestone bands in NE - SW direction. The pits were developed at

different altitude from RL 1920m to 1910m, from RL 1876 to 1841m and 1821m to 1732m RL the

geological sections have been drawn along all pits , Pit no. 2 face shows that from RL 1885 to 1870 m,

shale is exposed and from 1870 to 1840 m , mixed grade limestone is exposed. In pit no. 3, from

RL1825 to 1732 m mixed grade limestone is exposed. In pit no. 1, from 1920 to 1908 m, shale is

exposed and from RL 1908 to 1890m mixed limestone is exposed.(Plate No. III)

2.6.2 Topographic Surveying

The topographical plans has been prepared on the scale of 1:1000 with 5m contour interval (Plate

No.III).

2.6.3 Geological Mapping

A surface geological plan on 1:1000 scale was prepared with all surface feature alongwith Geology.

(Plate No.IV &V)

2.7.0 Method of estimation of reserves:

2.7.1 On the basis of past mining in the area following parameters have been considered for the

estimation of reserves:

1. The surface outcrop and mining done in last 33 years has given a high confidence on the

continuation of limestone mineralization. Since limestone is occurring all along the hill from RL

1914.27m to RL 1700m and strike length is well exposed , 40 m dip extension is covered under

proved category & 10m below proved category is taken as probable category limestone reserves . The

X sectional method of reserves estimation was been followed.

Table: 2.3- Estimation of Proved, Probable & Possible Reserves

Section Proved (mRL) Probable (mRL)

A – A’ 1690 m 1680 m

B – B’ 1740 m 1730 m

C – C’ 1790 m 1780 m

D – D’ 1800 m 1850 m

2. On the past experience of mining it is concluded that it is feasible to excavate limestone with

minimum excavation of overlying shale.

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3. The proved & feasible reserves are considered as economically viable.

4. During past mining the recovery in limestone has been obtained as 75% and in waste 25%.

5. Where in overlying shale mining is not possible because of the optimum pit limits, the reserves

are considered as pre-feasible resources.

6. Tonnage factor in limestone considered is 2.5.

7. The reserves have been assessed,keeping in view the threshold values fixed by CG vide IBM

notification dated 16/10/2009 and CCOM circular no. 3/2010 for different grades. The threshold

values for limestone considered by IBM are CaO- 34% (min) and MgO 4% (max.)

2.7.2 Indicated Mineable reserves by slice plan/ level plan method

• The ultimate pit limit has been made considering average slope of 45 to 460 and height & width of

bench 10m with bench slope of 700.

• Safety zone of 7.5m has been left all along the lease boundary.

• The mineral limestone as exposed from surface to the 30m to 40m below the surface in particular

section is considered as proved in G1 category. The mineral limestone within the ultimate pit limit is

also considered as proved in G1 category.

• The limestone 10m below the proved category is considered as probable (G2).

• The geological sections at a distance of 100m has been drawn.

• The mineable reserves have been estimated on the basis of cross sectional method by taking cross

sectional area as shown in the section and multiplied by length of influence to calculate the total

volume of excavation. The bulk density has been considered as 2.5 for calculating tonnage of

mineral and waste.

Table : 2.4 - Reserves and Resources of limestone

Classification Code Limestone

Total Mineral Resources (A + B) 7321620

A. Mineral Reserve

1. Proved Mineral Reserve 111 1910378

2. Probable Mineral Reserve 121 0

2. Possible Mineral Reserve 122 0

Sub total (A) 1910378

B. Remaining Resources

1. Feasibility Mineral Resource 211 0

2. Pre feasibility Mineral Resource 221 1111138

3. Pre feasibility Mineral Resource 222 110625

4. Measured Mineral Resource 331 3062004

5. Indicated Mineral Resource 332 1127475

6. Inferred Mineral Resource 333 0

7.Reconnaissance Mineral Resource 334 0

Sub total (B) 5411242

Total (A+B) 7321620

2.8.0 The grade-wise reserves of limestone

Limestone (90-93% CaCO3)( 20%) Chemical and sugar industry 1464325 tonnes

Limestone (80-85% CaCO3) (55 %) Steel and lime industry 4026891 tonnes

Limestone (18-23% MgO) (25%) Glass and soap industry 1830404 tonnes

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Table: 2.5 -Grade wise distribution of mineral reserves

UNFC Limestone Chemical & sugar

Industries (20%)

Steel & Lime

Industries (55 %)

Glass & soap industries

(25%)

90-93% CaCo3 80-85% CaCo3 18-23% MgO

111 1910378 382076 1050708 477594

221 1111138 222228 611126 277784

222 110625 22125 60844 27656

331 3062004 612401 1684102 765501

332 1127475 225495 620111 281869

total 7321620 1464325 4026891 1830404

Table : 2.6- Chemical analysis of Dolomite limestone

S.No Parameters 1/HG/S/HP 2/HG/S/HP 3/HG/S/HP 4/HG/S/HP 5/HG/S/HP

1 Brightness on EPM (60

Mesh) %

82.10 79.60 44.80 48.80 38.10

2 LOI % 43.42 43.50 45.51 45.16 24.74

3 AIR % 0.22 0.34 0.12 0.42 40.46

4 CaO % 54.88 54.88 42.56 43.40 28.28

5 CaCO3 % 98.0 98.0 76.0 77.50 50.50

6 MgO % 0.70 0.70 11.0 10.50 1.40

7 MgCO3 % 1.40 1.40 22.00 21.00 2.80

8 R2O3 % 0.26 0.18 0.75 0.39 4.70

9 Fe2O3 % 0.0201 0.0149 0.0130 0.0147 2.989

10 Al2O3 % 0.24 0.17 0.74 0.38 1.71

Analysis of mineral limestone and overburden samples has been done in Wolkem India laboratory at

Udaipur which is approved by NABL.

2.9.0 Mineral Beneficiation

Sorting sizing dressing & breaking shall be carried out manually. If any kind of impurities shall be

observed within limestone lumps, it shall be broken with hammer and dressed manually and stacked

separately. On physical examination (on the basis of whiteness), different grade of limestone shall be

stacked on the benches & loaded on to the trucks/dumpers. The mineral for which additional control

is required would be transported to crushing plant situated outside the ML at a distance of 10km

where crushing and screening and further sorting is done and marketed grades are made.

2.10.0 Mining

2.10.1 Present method of working

The deposit is being exploited by mechanized opencast method of mining. The mining operations and

excavation are presently carried out by drilling upto depth of 1.5-2.0 mts with the help of jack

hammers, followed by blasting and excavation with the help of JCB. The present machinery used are

jack hammers, compressors and JCB.

Development of pit – 1 & 2

A- An approach road has been constructed from village satrorika, connecting the top of the mine (RL

1922). This road has been constructed partly within ML about 250m long with a width of 6 to 8m

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in shale and partly in lime stone zone. This road will be used for mining for upper pit & further pit

can be developed down below.

B- Another approach road has been taken from junction of village satrorika to connect exp.

Magazine and middle pit (pit II) & from this road two benches have been connected with ramps.

C- For pit- 3 at lower level-

An approach road from junction of Sangrah / Dadhuu high way has been constructed to connect pit-3

which is at lower altitudes and 5 benches have been formed.

The present status of mining pit -1

Size of the pit RL from – to No. of benches Avg. slope

2.50m x 8 m (Road) 1926 m to 1911 m 1 35-40°

The present status of mining pit - 2


35 x 40 1876 m to 1860 m 1 35 – 400

45 x 10 1860 m to 1846 m 1 35 – 400

The present status of mining pit - 3


40 x 10 1816 m to 1805 m 1 35 – 400

32 x 10 1805 m to 1780 m 1 35 – 400

60 x 20 1780 m to 1763 m 1 35 – 400

60 x 25 1763 m to 1750 m 1 35 – 400

45 x 40 1750 m to 1733 m 1 35 – 400

Bench height varies from 13m to 25m as the topography of the area is very steep 300 to 40

0. The

maintenance of benches and construction of road to the benches is very difficult. The mine is being

worked by semi-mechanised method using dozer and excavator with Shallow hole drilling by jack

hammer and blasting. The mineral is manually loaded on the trucks and transported to the plant

situated at 8 – 10 km distance.

The generation of waste varied from 20 to 25% and has been dumped along the slopes partly in

overlying shale and partly on mineralized land and also for construction of road and ramps. Part of

the waste dump area has been reclaimed by afforestation and has been surrendered as per the

advice of forest department.

The details of present status of waste dump are given below in ML area :

Size of the dump RL from – to Avg. slope

Waste dump Avg. ht.

A 60m x 70m 1743 - 1705 32m 300

B 70m x 90m 1841 - 1786 55m 300

2.10.2 Proposed Mining Method

It is proposed to develop existing two pits only i.e.pit no.1 and pit no. 3. According to the occurrence

of mineral and topography of the land it is proposed to develop pits in NW – SE direction by forming

benches of 10m ht and width of 10m, slope of 700. The gradient of the road and ramp proposed is 1

in 10 however at places because of topography it may not be possible to maintain the slope of 1 in

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10. It is also proposed to have all benches a separate road or ramps but it may not be possible to

have a separate road or ramp on every bench. In that case a sub bench will be made and mineral will

be hauled on the haulage bench manually .Due to steep topography the bench and road will be same

at places so that the topography can be negotiated for reaching to the next higher bench for further

advancement. At places for maintaining road and ramps proper cutting and filling will also be done by

making a support wall so that in all the cases safety can be ensured.

The pit no. 1 is approachable by Kaccha road coming from Satroriki Dhar- sangrah village which is

located on the extreme southeast margin of the lease area and is on the higher altitude.

Pit no. 2 is located in the middle of lease area and is at the lower altitude than the pit no. 1. The pit

no. 1 is proposed to be developed in a manner that in next 5 years it will merge with pit no. 2.

The pit no. 3 which is located on the extreme northern margin of lease area at the lower most

altitude of the terrain. Construction of approach road from Pit no.1 to pit no. 3 is not possible

because of terrain, time and cost. It can be approached only by another Kaccha road coming from

Sangrah-Renukaji. This pit is inaccessible from the upper altitude and is far away from pit no. 1 and 2.

In present situation pit no. 3 is proposed to be developed from the lower horizon to upper in a

expanding fashion longitudinally which will facilitate availability and quality of all grades of mineral

and also a suitable low gradient road system for movement of vehicles and equipments. Physically

the surrounding area proposed to be developed for pit no. 3 is some what flat, low gradient terrain

and suitable for such expansion.

The mining will be by open cast, fully mechanized method by using wagon drill for blast holes and 1.2

cubic mts bucket excavator and rock breaker for excavation and loading. On the mining faces mineral

will be manually sized to 8” boulders. Sorted mineral / graded mineral will be loaded in to the

dumpers / trucks for transportation to the crushing plant situated outside M.L area mine. The inter

burden waste comprising of shale / phylite will be loaded in to the dumpers by excavator and will be

transported to the dumping site adjacent to the ML area.

Justification for waste stacking outside ML area

• Limited availability of space within ML area.

• Steep topography and rehandling of dumps due to overall mineralization in the area.

• Compliance of observations of high court committee which is discussed in detail in para 7(b).

Pit design

The mining is proposed by forming of benches of 10 mtr height and width more than 10m. The

proposal has been made to systematize the present working .For Necessary permission, application

has been submitted to Director Mines Safety, Gaziabad (under regulation 106 (2) b of MMR 1960) on

21.11.2011.

Slope of the benches

• Slope of the benches will be maintained 70 o

with the horizontal.

• Overall pit slope 300 and ultimate pit slope 45

0.

• Direction – NW – SE. Benches will be along contour.

• The advancements of the faces are towards NE – SW.

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2.10.3 Year wise production for mining plan period

Table : 2.7- Production & development for first 5 years

Year Deposit No. Waste Rock

(m3)

Limestone mineral

(MT) ROM

Waste Rock to

Min. ratio

(M3/MT)

Ist Pit No.I 10995 45380 0.24

(2012 – 13)

Pit No.3 4331 32485 0.13

Sub total 15326 77865 0.19

Daily production

280 working days

54.74 278.09 0.19

II nd Pit No.I 10909 46174 0.24

(2013 – 14)

Pit No.3 2750 20625 0.13

Sub total 13659 66799 0.20

Daily

production280

working days

48.78 238.57 0.20

IIIrd Pit No.I 7415 38074 0.19

(2014 – 15)

Pit No.3 4025 30188 0.13

Sub total 11440 68262 0.17

Daily production

210 working days

40.86 243.79 0.17

lVth Pit No.I 9343 45323 0.21

(2015 – 16)

Pit No.3 3637 27277 0.13

Sub total 12980 72600 0.18

Daily

production280

working days

46.36 259.29 0.18

Vth Pit No.I 1782 13365 0.13

(2016 – 17)

Pit No.3 8463 67688 0.13

Sub total 10245 81053 0.13

Daily

production280

working days

36.59 289.48 0.13

Grand total Pit No.I 40444 188316 0.21

Pit No.3 23206 178263 0.13

Sub total 63650 366579 0.17

Daily

production280

working days

45.50 261.84 0.17

2.11.0 Drilling & Blasting

This mine is being worked by open cast semi- mechanized mining method using jack hammer drilling

but now proposed to do drilling by wagon drill and jack hammer drilling.

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Table : 2.8 - Proposed Drilling and Blasting Design

Rock

type

Dia & type of

drill machine

Length

of

blast

hole

Bur-

den

Spac

-

ing

Type of

explosiv

es used

% of

charg

e

Qty.of

explos-

ives

used/

hole

Powder

factor

obtained

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9)

Limestone

&

dolomitic

limestone

Crawl drill

(wagon drill)

machine 104

mm dia. Using

extension drill

pipes of 2

meter length

Using

compressor

HP450/ XAH

210 at 10 kg

per cm2

10.5m 3 m. 3 m. Slurry

explosiv

e

+C(83m

m)

ANFO

OR

Booster

(100

gm)

ANFO

15%

85%

0.5%

99.5

%

2.7 kg

20 kg

=====

22kg

0.100

kg

22 kg

10

Secondary

drilling

32 mm dia

integral drill

steels/extensi

on drill steels

with jack

hammer drills

using chisel

bit or cross bit

1.5

0.9

m

0.9

m

Slurry

expl. of

25 mm

dia.

ANFO

30%

70%

0.14 kg

0.33 kg

0.47 kg

5

2.12.0 Conceptual Mining Plan

Ultimate pit limits have been marked leaving 7.5m wide strip along the boundary. Final conceptual

plan is being prepared considering this lease period and the life of the mine as 25 years because the

generation of waste will be very high, availability of land for waste dumping is not available and for

mining of 19.1 lac tonne overburden generated will be 3 lac cu. m. which has to be stacked outside

the mining lease area in external dump and partly backfilled in the mining pits. The quality in the area

is very poor and will not permit purchase of land outside the mining lease as well as re-handling of

waste etc.(Plate No VI& VII)

Computation of over burden & inter burden waste and mineral limestone during lease period.

Mineable area

(sqm)

Limestone tonnage

(MT)

Waste (cu.m) Str ratio waste in cu.m

/ tonne of mineral

6.00 1910378 303413 0.16

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Future Exploration

In future further exploration will be done to prove graded reserves and improve economic viability.

Proposed mining during life of mine

Table : 2.9 - Computation of year wise production, generation of waste and stripping ratio

Block No. Mineable area

(ha)

Mineral

production

Waste Ratio

1-5 year (2002 - 07) - - - -

6-10 year (2008-12) - - - -

11-15 year (2013-

2017)

366579 63650

0.17

16-20 year (2018-

2022)

405000 68850

0.17

Total 6.00 771579 132500 0.17

Upto the end of mine life

Block No. Mineable area

(ha)

Mineral

production

Waste Ratio

2002-2022 6.00 771579 132500 0.17

2023-2027 6.00 405000 68850 0.17

2028-2032 6.00 405000 59319 0.15

2033-2037 6.00 328799 42744 0.13

Grand total 1910378 303413 0.16

Site for disposal of waste rock

The area of waste dumping identified within ML area 0.65 ha, outside ML area 0.50 ha (alongwith

water drains and retaining wall) is sufficient for waste stacking upto 2017. Further 2.0 ha land is

required outside the ML for life of the mine for which the efforts are made / will be made.

Block year Within ML (ha) Outside ML (ha)

2013-2017 0.65 0.5 (alongwith water drains & retaining wall)

2018-2022 0 1.0

2023-2027 0 1.0

2028-2032 Backfilling (0.5 ha) 0

2033-2037 Backfilling (0.5 ha) 0

2.13.0 The land use pattern pre mining and required during mining and also end land use is given

below:

Land use pattern pre mining, mining operations (during life of mine & post mining at the end of

conceptual period)

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Table : 2.10 - Land use pattern

At the beginning

of the mining

Area

(ha)

During lease period Area

(ha)

Reclamation at the

end of the lease

period

Area

(ha)

Gair mumkin

Land

0 Mining with road &

ramps

6.50 Afforestation on

ultimate benches &

road – ramps

5.50

Samlati land 8.05.55 Dumps (waste) 0.65 Back filling &

afforestation

1.00

Infrastructures 0.022 Afforestation on waste

dump area

0.65

Green Belt 0.8835 Green belt 0.8835

Afforestation on area

vacated by

infrastructure

0.022

Sub Total

(Afforestation)

8.05.55

Sub Total ( area

used)

8.05.55

Area not disturbed 0

Area not disturbed 0

Total 8.05.55 Total 8.05.55 Total : 8.05.55

Outside ML area 0.6 hect area is taken for construction of office & connecting road.

2.14.0 Reclamation

Reclamation is proposed by afforestation on ultimate benches / back filling / and area vacated by

road and infrastructures over 8.05.55 ha land during life of the mine. But during lease period only

green belt development will be possible because even area covered by dumping will be used as

road and ramp for mining pits.

Table : 2.11 - Afforestation in the mining lease area during life of the mine

Year wise

plantation

Location Area in

hectares

No. of

plants

No. of

species

% survival

expected

Remarks

Existing on

2011 – 12

Waste dumps 1.00 600 10 585 Area

surrendered

Sub total 1.00 600 10 585

2013 – 17 Green belt 0.8835 883 10 70%

2018 – 22 - 0 0 0 0

2023 – 27 - 0 0 0 0

2028 – 32 - 0 0 0 0

2033 – 37 Afforestation on ultimate

benches

5.5 5500 10 70%

Backfilling and

afforestation

1.0 1000 10 70%

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Afforestation on waste

dump

0.65 650 10 70%


vacated by infrastructure

0.022 22 10 70%

Sub total 8.05.55 8055 10 70%

Table : 2.12 -Afforestation on adjacent land purchased / proposed

Year wise plantation Location Area in

hectares

No. of

plants

No. of

species

% survival

expected

Existing as on 2012 Waste dumps 0.20 Grass Plantation

Surface 0.25 200 10 150%

Sub total 0.45 200 10 150%

2013-17 Waste dumps 0 0 0 0

2018-22 Waste dumps 0.50 500 10 70%

2023-27 Waste dumps 1.00 1000 10 70%

2028-32 Waste dumps 1.00 1000 10 70%

Total 2.50 2500 10 70%

In addition to above plantation is proposed on 0.2 hect. govt. waste land subject to consent of village

panchayat.

2.15.0 Stacking of Mineral Rejects and Disposal of Waste

There is no top soil generation. The shale within dolomitic, limestone is occurring as inter burden

waste.

Table: 2.13 - Generation of top soil and over-burden waste for 5 years

Year Deposit No. Top Soil (m3) Waste Rock (m3)

2012 – 13 Pit No.1 0 10995

Pit No.3 0 4331

Sub Total 0 15326

Daily production 280 working days 0 54

2013 – 14 Pit No.1 0 10909

Pit No.3 0 2750

Sub Total 0 13659


2014 – 15 Pit No.1 0 7415

Pit No.3 0 4025

Sub Total 0 11440


2015 – 16 Pit No.1 0 9343

Pit No.3 0 3637

Sub Total 0 12980


2016 – 17 Pit No.1 0 1782

Pit No.3 0 8463

Sub Total 0 10245

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Grand Total Pit No.1 0 40444

Pit No.3 0 23206

Sub Total 0 63650


2.15.1 Land chosen for disposal of waste with proposed justification

The proposal of dumping sites are based on the location of pits, identification of non mineralized

zones and gradient of the area.

Two dumping sites for handling and dumping of waste generated from both the pits are proposed.

One is in the ML area and another outside the ML area. Since both the pits lies far away from each

other and lies at extreme altitude differences, we have proposed separate dumps for both the pits as

to reduce the handling cost of the waste. For waste generated during excavation of pit no. 1 the

dump site proposed lies near the pit on non mineralized shale area. This dump site will only be

utilized for dumping of waste generated from pit no.1 because it is inaccessible from pit no.3 due to

topography and access.Near pit no. 3, no suitable non mineralized land is available to accommodate

waste generated from development of pit no.3. So the land chosen for dumping is outside the ML

area near pit no.3 and is easily accessible as compared for subsequent period about 2.0 hectare land

will be purchased outside the mining lease area and backfilling will be done in the mining lease area.

Stacking of inter burden in external dump and back filling.The manner in which stacking of inter

burden is proposed has been shown in five year plan.

Stacking of Top soil:- No top soil will be generated.

Table : 2.14 - Stacking of Top Soil and Waste Dump in External Dumps

Waste Dump Stack

Pit No. Stack No. Length

(m)

Spread

(m)

Area

(m2)

Height

(m)

Cu.M.

Pit 1 (within ML) WD 1

2012 –

13

Terrace-I (1865 mRL) 60 8 480 10 4400

Terrace-II (1875 mRL) 80 8 640 10 6400

2013 –

14

Terrace-III (1885 mRL) 110 8 880 10 8800

Terrace-IV (1888 mRL) 160 4 - 3 1920

2014 –

15

Terrace-IV (1895 mRL) 160 7 1120 7 7840

2015 –

16

Terrace-V (1904 mRL) 140 8 - 9 10080

2016 –

17

Terrace-V (1905 mRL) 140 12 1680 1 1680

Total 4800 41120

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2.16.0 Extent of Mechanization

Table : 2.15 – Extent of mechanization

Activities

Removal of top soil, if any By manual labour / excavator

Drilling By wagon drill / jack hammer

Blasting High explosive / ANFO

Excavation and removal of OB By excavator

Excavation of mineral limestone By excavator

Breaking of mineral limestone in 8” size By rock breaker / manual labour

Sorting & grading of mineral limestone By manual labour

Transportation of mineral from pit head to plant By dumpers / trucks

Loading of waste on to the dumper By excavator

Unloading of waste at dumping site By dumper

Table : 2.16- Specifications of machineries used and proposed to be used

Machine Model Make Nos. in use Required

Wagon drill (I) 83mm dia (Bit) IR 0 1

Portable Compressor 180 cfm 1 1

Portable compressor 400 cfm 0 1

Jack hammers 2 2

Heavy Earth Moving Machinery

Hyd. Excavators JCB 4cx 1 1

Rock breaker JCB 4cx 0 1

Rear Dumper 10-12 mt capacity 1 2

Dumper 18 tonne capacity 2 7

Jeep 1 1

2.17.0 Utilities & Proposed Site Facilities -

2.17.1 Utilities:

Water: No water supply system exists in the area. Drinking water and water for other purpose is

brought from water spring outside lease area. Drinking water is stored in clean covered earthen pots

and kept near working faces.

Table: 2.17 Peak Water Requirement

Purpose Peak demand

Drinking 5 m3/day

Dust Suppression 8 m3/day

Plantation 2 m3/day

Total 15 m3/day

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WATER BALANCE DIAGRAM

Fig No: 1

Electricity: The mine is being worked in one shift (i.e. general shift) only, so no lighting arrangement is

required at present.

Diesel / Explosives - Mining will be carried out by drilling, blasting therefore use of explosives is proposed and

for which explosives magazine has been constructed in the area and license has been obtained. Average

monthly requirement of high explosive for the above production and development will be around 200 kgs. and

the consumption of ANFO will be around 1250 kgs.In the ML area portable magazine of 50kg high explosives

with 10000 detonators and 750m safety fuse capacity license is available but propose to construct the

magazine of increased capacity as given below

High explosive - 500 kgs & Detonators - 22000 kgs

The company will get license for manufacturing ANFO explosives in Form No.36, can manufacture 100 kg ANFO

at one time.The daily diesel consumption for operations of machines and vehicles for excavation of mineral is

approximately 1200 litres per day averaging 30,000 litres in a month.The diesel required to operate the mine

will be brought from nearby petrol pump for the machineries by tanker on weekly basis.

Man power: List of manpower existing & proposed is given below:-

Table 2.18 – List of manpower

Head Existing Proposed

Managerial/supervisory staff 3 8

Skilled 3 8

Semi- skilled 19 54

Unskilled 4 16

Total 29 86

2.17.2 Proposed Site Facilities

1. Mine Office & First aid station.

2. Tool Store

3. Drinking water facility

4. Security office

5. Rest shelter

6. Chokidar hut

7. Blasting shelter

----------

Natural stream/ springs/ khalla

15 m3 / day

Dust supper ,8 m3 / day

Sanitation & Drinking 5 m3 /day

0.5 m3 / day

Plantation ,2 m3/day

Septic tank- Soak Pit No flow

No flow

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3.0.0 CHAPTER - III

DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

3.1.0 Introduction

This chapter provides an overview of the environmental baseline conditions within the

proposed project area that might be affected by the proposed activities. The environmental

baseline survey included collection of primary and secondary data.

3.2.0 Methodology

1. Based on the approved modified mining plan and PMCP as well as TOR a study of the project

area(Core & buffer zone) has been made by functional area experts.

2. Collection, Collation, synthesis & interpretation of Secondary data for Meteorology, Ecology &

Biodiversity, Socio economic status, Surface & Ground water, land slides zone for sirmour

district etc.

3.Collection of primary data for Ambient air quality, Noise, Ground water and surface water

quality, Soil quality, Land use pattern, Ecology & Biodiversity , Socio-economic conditions,

details of Sensitive areas such as forests, sanctuaries, places of historical, archeological and

tourist importance etc. is done on the following basis:

a. Selection of location & type of primary data to be collected based on approved ToR.

b. Sampling & analysis from NABL accredited lab, involving team of Lab persons andFAE’s.

4. Interpretation of baseline data collected to ensure reliability based on primary & secondary

data.

3.3.0 Study Area at a Glance

The study area includes the villages of Tehsil Renukaji at Sangrah District Sirmour (HP) within

radius of 10 km from mine.

Table No : 3.1 - Study area at a Glance

General Particulars

Study area (10 km radius) 314 sq. km.

Village, Tehsil, District , State Renukaji at Sangrah , Sirmour, H.P

Latitude (N) 30º41’12.53” and 30º41’24.15”

Longitude (E) 77º26’9.2” to 77º26’22.98”

Toposheet No 53F/6

Elevation Max elevation are 1914.27mRL & Min. 1700 mRL .

Seismic Zone IV Zone

Demography as per census of 2001 year

Total Population 25783

Total Male 13084

Total Female 12699

Total Literate 13199

Male Litertate 7834

Female Literate 5375

Total Household 4219

Climatology

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Max Temperature 30°

Min Temperature -2°

Relative Humidity 80%

Total Rainfall 1660 mm average rainfall

Station: Sirmour

Year Rainfall in mm

2008 1422.1

2009 974.9

2010 1903.9

2011 1624.9

2012 1099.5

Existing land use (agriculture, non- agriculture, grazing, forest, water bodies)

Areas Name Aerial distance from (in km)

Core Zone Buffer Zone

National

Park/Sanctuary

Renuka Wildlife

Sanctuary

NIL 8.5 km

Biosphere Reserve /

Tiger Reserve /

Elephant Reserve / any

other Reserve

NIL

NIL

NIL

Forest (RF / PF /

unclassified)

Reserved Forest NIL

S.N

o

Name &

type of

Distanc

e in Km. 1. Renuka RF 8.5

2. Ungar RF 7.0

3. Dada RF 0.01

4. Lajuwah

RF

7.0

5. Ghaton

RF

6.5

6. Charag RF 8.0

7 Arat RF 8.0

8 Gairari RF 5.5

9 Ghatlog

RF

4.5

10. Manal RF 8.5

11 Coker RF 9.5

12 Gawahi

RF

9.0

13 Kufar RF 8.5

Habitat for migratory

birds

NIL NIL NIL

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3.4.0 Topography & Drainage

3.4.1 The ML area is a part of hilly terrain of Himachal Pradesh covered with steep hills of

shiwalik range.The general slope of the area is towards East to North West steeply sloping

from 250 to 40

0. The topography of the area is rough and rugged. The highest altitude recorded

within the area is 1914 mRL near southeast corner of the ML near pillar “D” and the lowest

contour is 1700 mRL near pillar “K” at North West corner of ML. The area is drained by the

seasonal water flowing from top of the hill down the slope towards north west and joins on

western side Garag Ka Khalla and further flows Palor Ka Khalla at a distance of 4km which

further flows down to Giri river flowing at about 6.5 km distance.

3.5.0 Meteorology

3.5.1 Site Specific meteorology

The meteorology data was collected for summer season of the year 2012-13.(Annexure No

XVIII). The meteorological station was installed on top of the site office of sangrah mine. The

sampling frequency maintained was hourly for all parameters except cloud cover for a period of

three months from 1.04.2012 to 30.06.2012 (Pre monsoon).On the basis of meteorological data

wind rose diagram were plotted which shows that the predominant wind direction is NNW to

SE (Fig 2).

Corridor for animals of

schedule I & II of the

Wildlife (Protection)

Act, 1972

NIL NIL NIL

Archaeological sites

* Notified

* Others

NIL NIL NIL

Defense Installation NIL NIL NIL

Industries / Thermal

Power Plants

NIL NIL NIL

Other Mines Sangrah mine of

lease area 8.05.55

ha consist of

shamlati land

Bhootmarhi and a few

small mining areas in

operation.

Water bodies Polar ka Khala

(seasonal)

Nil

Within 10 km radius

of buffer zone

Garag Ka Khala Nil -do-

Giri River Nil 6.5 km

Environmentally

polluted Critical areas

NIL NIL NIL

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Fig No: 2

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3.6.0 Ambient Air Quality

To establish the ambient air quality the studies were carried out during summer season

of the year 2012-13.

3.6.1 Location & selection of Ambient Air Sampling Stations

The locations of the ambient air quality monitoring stations were established after studying the

predominant wind direction, nearby settlements, the coverage factor & ecological sensitive

areas etc. in the study area and also the core zone

(mine site). The monitoring stations are covering upwind, downwind, crosswind, core zone, hab

itations and sensitive areas .Total nine sampling stations were established in entire study area.

While the locations are given in Table 3.2,the results of ambient air quality are incorporated in

Annexure no XIII.

As per TOR one monitoring station (A2, Sangrah Renukaji PWD road) was made available within

500 m of the mine lease in the pre-dominant downwind direction.

Table: 3.2 - Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Station

3.6.2 Sampling Frequency

The frequency of monitoring was one sample 24 hourly, twice a week at each station for one

seasons in a year except monsoon season.

3.6.3 Parameters monitored & Analytical methods followed for ambient air quality The

parameters monitored were Particulate Matter (PM10), Suspended particulate matter (SPM),

Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), and Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx).

� The village station was selected on the top of house above 3 m from ground level and away

from tall buildings to ensure open space on all sides.

� For traffic pollution, station selected is 3 m above the street level on tar road.

� The station selected is representative of the area for which monitoring is done.

S.

No

Station Location Distance

from M.L

Dire-

ction

Latitude Longitude

1 A1 Core zone

(Sanghara M.L area)

- - 30º 41’ 31.6” 77º 26’ 12.3”

2 A2 Sanghara Renuka Ji

PWD road (Near

Dada RF boundary)

0.50 WSW 30º 41’ 16.1” 77º 25’ 45.3”

3 A3 Bhootmari lease 2.60 E 30º 41’ 35.8” 77º 27’ 59”

4 A4 Kundwari Village 3.42 ENE 30º 41’ 56.5” 77º 28’ 28.4”

5 A5 Barag Village 3.46 ESE 30º 41’ 11.7” 77º 28’ 26.8”

6 A6 Renuka sanctuary

boundary

8.70 SSE 30º 36’ 50.4” 77º 27’ 47.6”

7 A7 Kaith Village 3.50 SSW 30º 39’ 32.1” 77º 25’ 49”

8 A8 Koriyana Village 2.60 N 30º 42’ 57.6” 77º 26’ 29.3”

9 A9 sangrah Village 1.71 WNW 30º 41’ 53.6” 77º 25’ 9.3”

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� Equipment, reagents, filter papers and other accessories as per NABL standards are used.

� During monitoring cross checking of the reading are done.

� Samples are collected, stored & transported to WCS lab as per the standard procedure.

The samples for PM10 were collected by Respirable dust sampler operated at maximum rate of

1.5 cu. m./min. and concentrations were determined gravimetrically on 24 hours basis for a

three months.

Sulphur-dioxide, Nitrogen Oxides and Carbon Monoxide measurement were done as per

Modified West & Gaeke Method, Modified Jacob & Hochheiser Method and IS:5182 (Part-X)

1976 respectively.

Fig No: 3 - Graphical presentation of results of Ambient Air Quality

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3.6.4 Observations

1. At all air ambient station PM10, SPM, SO2 and NOx are within the prescribed limit of CPCB

for respective categories.

2. The 98th

percentile value for concentration of PM10 in the ambient air at all locations is

within the prescribed limit.

3. Free silica in PM10 is negligible.

3.7.0 Noise Environment

To establish the Noise level the studies were carried out during summer season of the

year 2012-13.

3.7.1 Location & Selection of Noise Sampling Stations

The noise level monitoring in the study area was done at the same place of ambient air

environment monitoring locations. Sampling locations were selected on the basis of, eco-

sensitive areas, habitation & meteorological parameters e.g. wind speed, wind direction,

temperature and Humidity levels as these parameters influence the propagation of sound as

well as density of sound waves.

Table : 3.3 - Noise monitoring stations

3.7.2 Sampling Frequency

Hourly collection of noise data was done during summer season 2012-13.

3.7.3 Parameters & Methodology

Measured noise level displayed as a function of time provides a useful scheme for describing

the acoustical climate of a community. Noise level were recorded hourly for daytime and night

time separately at each station and were computed for equivalent noise level for day and for

night separately.

S.

N

o

Station Location Distance

from

M.L

Direction Latitude Longitude

1 N1 Core zone (Sanghara

M.L )

- - 30º 41’ 31.6” 77º 26’ 12.3”

2 N2 Sanghara Renuka Ji

PWD road (Near Dada

RF boundary)

0.50 WSW 30º 41’ 16.1” 77º 25’ 45.3”

3 N3 Bhootmari 2.60 E 30º 41’ 35.8” 77º 27’ 59”

4 N4 Kundwari Village 3.42 ENE 30º 41’ 56.5” 77º 28’ 28.4”

5 N5 Barag Village 3.46 ESE 30º 41’ 11.7” 77º 28’ 26.8”

6 N6 Renuka sanctuary

boundary

8.70 SSE 30º 36’ 50.4” 77º 27’ 47.6”

7 N7 Kaith Village 3.50 SSW 30º 39’ 32.1” 77º 25’ 49”

8 N8 Koriyana Village 2.60 N 30º 42’ 57.6” 77º 26’ 29.3”

9 N9 sangrah Village 1.71 WNW 30º 41’ 53.6” 77º 25’ 9.3”

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Equivalent noise level is a single number descriptor for describing time, varying noise levels. The

equivalent noise level is defined as mathematically Leq = 10 Log Σ fi10LI/10.

Where fi = Time fraction for which constant sound level ‘Li’ was present

Monitoring time for which sound level were recorded

Noise levels i.e. Leq (day) and Leq (night) for each station in core zone and buffer zone has been

measured by Lutron SL - 4001. Noise level meter. Hourly equivalent for pre monsoon season for

day & night separately has been recorded and the average pre monsoon data is given below:

L10 - Sound pressure level exceeding 10 percent of the monitoring time. This roughly gives

the maximum RMS level.

L90 - Sound pressure level exceeding 90 percent of the monitoring time. This represents the

background noise level.

Leg - The energy equivalent sound level equals the constant sound level whose acoustic

energy is equivalent to the acoustic energy of a fluctuating sound over some time interval.

Leg is defined by the following expressing:

Leg = 10 log ( ∑ f1 10 Li/10

) ……………………………………………………….. (1)

Where, f1 is, the fraction of the time the constant level Li is present.

Ldn - Day-night energy equivalent sound level. Ldn is defined by the following expression.

Ldn = 10 log { 1/24 [ 15 ( 10 L day/10

) + 9 ( 10 ( L night + 10) / 10)

] } …………. (2)

3.7.4 Results of Noise level – Noise level recorded are represented in the table below:

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Table No : 3.4.1 - Day Core zone ( Sanghara M.L area) (N1)

S. No. Location Time L10 L50 L90 Leq

1 N-1 6-7 47.2 46.3 42.5 46.7

2 N-1 7-8 49.1 47 43.2 47.6

3 N-1 8-9 50.2 48.3 44.5 48.8

4 N-1 9-10 57.6 52.3 48.5 53.7

5 N-1 10-11 58.3 53.4 49.6 54.7

6 N-1 11-12 58.1 54.1 50.3 55.1

7 N-1 12-13 62.1 58.4 54.6 59.3

8 N-1 13-14 56.6 52.4 48.6 53.5

9 N-1 14-15 60.2 56.1 52.3 57.1

10 N-1 15-16 61.4 58.3 54.5 59.1

11 N-1 16-17 62 58.1 54.3 59.1

12 N-1 17-18 61.7 56.9 53.1 58.1

13 N-1 18-19 60.9 53.4 49.6 55.5

14 N-1 19-20 58.2 52.3 48.5 53.9

15 N-1 20-21 56.3 50.3 46.5 51.9

Leq Day 54.3

Night


1 N-1 21-22 49.6 46.4 42.6 47.2

2 N-1 22-23 48.6 45.3 41.5 46.1

3 N-1 23-24 47.3 44.9 41.1 45.5

4 N-1 24-1 46.5 44.8 41 45.3

5 N-1 1-2 46.3 43.8 40 44.5

6 N-1 2-3 45.2 43.4 39.6 43.9

7 N-1 3-4 44.3 43.2 39.4 43.6

8 N-1 4-5 45 44 40.2 44.4

9 N-1 5-6 45.3 44.4 40.6 44.8

Leq Night 45.0

Leq = L50 + [(L10 – L90)2/60)]

Day-Night Sound Level (Ldn) = 10 log {1/24 [15 (10Lday/10

) + 9 (10(Lnight + 10)/10)

]}

Ldn 54.576

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Table No : 3.4.2 - Day Sanghara Renuka Ji PWD road (Near Dada RF boundary) (N2)


1 N-2 6-7 46.8 44 40.2 44.7

2 N-2 7-8 49.2 46.1 42.3 46.9

3 N-2 8-9 50.3 48 44.2 48.6

4 N-2 9-10 53.4 50.1 46.3 50.9

5 N-2 10-11 57.9 54.4 50.6 55.3

6 N-2 11-12 58.9 55.1 51.3 56.1

7 N-2 12-13 61.3 56.1 52.3 57.5

8 N-2 13-14 59.8 57.1 53.3 57.8

9 N-2 14-15 58.6 57.9 54.1 58.2

10 N-2 15-16 58.2 56.7 52.9 57.2

11 N-2 16-17 58.4 56.4 52.6 57.0

12 N-2 17-18 56.8 54 50.2 54.7

13 N-2 18-19 54.5 51.4 47.6 52.2

14 N-2 19-20 53.8 50.3 46.5 51.2

15 N-2 20-21 53.1 49.7 45.9 50.6

Leq Day 53.3

Night


1 N-2 21-22 47.2 45 41.2 45.6

2 N-2 22-23 46.8 44.8 41 45.4

3 N-2 23-24 46.5 43.8 40 44.5

4 N-2 24-1 45.2 43.3 39.5 43.8

5 N-2 1-2 44.5 42.3 38.5 42.9

6 N-2 2-3 44.2 43.3 39.5 43.7

7 N-2 3-4 44 42.4 38.6 42.9

8 N-2 4-5 44.1 43.2 39.4 43.6

9 N-2 5-6 44.5 43.5 39.7 43.9

Leq Night 44.0

Leq = L50 + [(L10 – L90)2/60)]


) + 9 (10(Lnight + 10)/10)

]}

Ldn 53.559

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Table No : 3.4.3 - Day (Bhootmari lease) (N3)


1 N-3 6-7 48.9 45.9 42.1 46.7

2 N-3 7-8 51.3 48 44.2 48.8

3 N-3 8-9 54.6 49.4 45.6 50.8

4 N-3 9-10 55.4 52.4 48.6 53.2

5 N-3 10-11 58 54 50.2 55.0

6 N-3 11-12 61.5 58.4 54.6 59.2

7 N-3 12-13 62.7 56.2 52.4 58.0

8 N-3 13-14 55.3 49.3 45.5 50.9

9 N-3 14-15 58.4 52.7 48.9 54.2

10 N-3 15-16 57.2 54.4 50.6 55.1

11 N-3 16-17 55.4 55.8 52 56.0

12 N-3 17-18 58.9 56.1 52.3 56.8

13 N-3 18-19 56.4 53.9 50.1 54.6

14 N-3 19-20 55.2 52.5 48.7 53.2

15 N-3 20-21 52.6 50.1 46.3 50.8

Leq Day 53.5

Night


1 N-3 21-22 50.2 46.1 42.3 47.1

2 N-3 22-23 48.9 45.8 42 46.6

3 N-3 23-24 48.1 45.1 41.3 45.9

4 N-3 24-1 47.8 44.4 40.6 45.3

5 N-3 1-2 47.2 44 40.2 44.8

6 N-3 2-3 45.2 43.4 39.6 43.9

7 N-3 3-4 44.2 43.2 39.4 43.6

8 N-3 4-5 43.2 42.9 39.1 43.2

9 N-3 5-6 45 44.1 40.3 44.5

Leq Night 45.0

Leq = L50 + [(L10 – L90)2/60)]


) + 9 (10(Lnight + 10)/10)

]}

Ldn 54.141

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Table No : 3.4.4 - Day (Kundwari Village ) (N4)


1 N-4 6-7 47.8 45 41.2 45.7

2 N-4 7-8 48 46.4 42.6 46.9

3 N-4 8-9 50.6 48.3 44.5 48.9

4 N-4 9-10 54.3 51.4 47.6 52.1

5 N-4 10-11 55 52.7 48.9 53.3

6 N-4 11-12 54.9 53.3 49.5 53.8

7 N-4 12-13 56 54 50.2 54.6

8 N-4 13-14 57 54.9 51.1 55.5

9 N-4 14-15 56.7 54.1 50.3 54.8

10 N-4 15-16 53.8 51.9 48.1 52.4

11 N-4 16-17 54 51 47.2 51.8

12 N-4 17-18 53.4 50.1 46.3 50.9

13 N-4 18-19 52.6 48.8 45 49.8

14 N-4 19-20 50.9 48 44.2 48.7

15 N-4 20-21 49.5 46.3 42.5 47.1

Leq Day 51.1

Night


1 N-4 21-22 46.3 44.8 41 45.3

2 N-4 22-23 46.2 44.1 40.3 44.7

3 N-4 23-24 46.1 43.9 40.1 44.5

4 N-4 24-1 45.5 43.3 39.5 43.9

5 N-4 1-2 45 42.8 39 43.4

6 N-4 2-3 44 42.3 38.5 42.8

7 N-4 3-4 44.2 42.8 39 43.3

8 N-4 4-5 44.9 44.3 40.5 44.6

9 N-4 5-6 45.6 44.6 40.8 45.0

Leq Night 44.2

Leq = L50 + [(L10 – L90)2/60)]


) + 9 (10(Lnight + 10)/10)

]}

Ldn 52.505

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Table No : 3.4.5 - Day (Barag Village) (N5)


1 N-5 6-7 48.9 46.3 42.5 47.0

2 N-5 7-8 49.5 46.8 43 47.5

3 N-5 8-9 51.3 48.4 44.6 49.1

4 N-5 9-10 54.2 51.3 47.5 52.0

5 N-5 10-11 53.8 52.1 48.3 52.6

6 N-5 11-12 55 53.4 49.6 53.9

7 N-5 12-13 57 54.1 50.3 54.8

8 N-5 13-14 56.8 53.6 49.8 54.4

9 N-5 14-15 57 54.1 50.3 54.8

10 N-5 15-16 55 52 48.2 52.8

11 N-5 16-17 54 51.1 47.3 51.8

12 N-5 17-18 53 49.8 46 50.6

13 N-5 18-19 52.6 49 45.2 49.9

14 N-5 19-20 52 47.9 44.1 48.9

15 N-5 20-21 49.3 47.3 43.5 47.9

Leq Day 51.2

Night


1 N-5 21-22 46.5 44.8 41 45.3

2 N-5 22-23 46 44.3 40.5 44.8

3 N-5 23-24 46 44 40.2 44.6

4 N-5 24-1 45.8 43.4 39.6 44.0

5 N-5 1-2 45.6 43.2 39.4 43.8

6 N-5 2-3 45.5 42.2 38.4 43.0

7 N-5 3-4 45 43 39.2 43.6

8 N-5 4-5 44.6 43.5 39.7 43.9

9 N-5 5-6 46.3 44 40.2 44.6

Leq Night 44.2

Leq = L50 + [(L10 – L90)2/60)]


) + 9 (10(Lnight + 10)/10)

]}

Ldn 52.577

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Table No : 3.4.6 - Day (Renuka sanctuary boundary) (N6)


1 N-6 6-7 48.6 46 42.2 46.7

2 N-6 7-8 49.6 47.1 43.3 47.8

3 N-6 8-9 50.3 48.1 44.3 48.7

4 N-6 9-10 52.3 50.6 46.8 51.1

5 N-6 10-11 54.6 52.5 48.7 53.1

6 N-6 11-12 55 52.3 48.5 53.0

7 N-6 12-13 54.3 53.9 50.1 54.2

8 N-6 13-14 56 54.7 50.9 55.1

9 N-6 14-15 55.4 53.1 49.3 53.7

10 N-6 15-16 54 52.7 48.9 53.1

11 N-6 16-17 53.4 51.3 47.5 51.9

12 N-6 17-18 53 50.3 46.5 51.0

13 N-6 18-19 50 48.3 44.5 48.8

14 N-6 19-20 49.6 47.8 44 48.3

15 N-6 20-21 49.8 47.4 43.6 48.0

Leq Day 51.0

Night


1 N-6 21-22 46.3 44 40.2 44.6

2 N-6 22-23 46 43.9 40.1 44.5

3 N-6 23-24 45.6 43.3 39.5 43.9

4 N-6 24-1 44.6 42.2 38.4 42.8

5 N-6 1-2 44 42 38.2 42.6

6 N-6 2-3 45 43.2 39.4 43.7

7 N-6 3-4 44.5 43.8 40 44.1

8 N-6 4-5 44.3 43.9 40.1 44.2

9 N-6 5-6 45 44.1 40.3 44.5

Leq Night 43.9

Leq = L50 + [(L10 – L90)2/60)]


) + 9 (10(Lnight + 10)/10)

]}

Ldn 52.301

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Table No : 3.4.7 - Day (Kaith Village) (N7)


1 N-7 6-7 48.6 46.1 42.3 46.8

2 N-7 7-8 49.7 46.9 43.1 47.6

3 N-7 8-9 50.3 48 44.2 48.6

4 N-7 9-10 51.8 50.1 46.3 50.6

5 N-7 10-11 55.6 52.3 48.5 53.1

6 N-7 11-12 54.8 52.8 49 53.4

7 N-7 12-13 56.9 54 50.2 54.7

8 N-7 13-14 57.6 55 51.2 55.7

9 N-7 14-15 54.7 52.3 48.5 52.9

10 N-7 15-16 56.4 52.5 48.7 53.5

11 N-7 16-17 54.8 52.8 49 53.4

12 N-7 17-18 53.6 52 48.2 52.5

13 N-7 18-19 52.4 50.3 46.5 50.9

14 N-7 19-20 50.4 49.8 46 50.1

15 N-7 20-21 49.8 48.1 44.3 48.6

Leq Day 51.5

Night


1 N-7 21-22 46.9 45.4 41.6 45.9

2 N-7 22-23 47 45.1 41.3 45.6

3 N-7 23-24 46.9 44.4 40.6 45.1

4 N-7 24-1 46.5 44 40.2 44.7

5 N-7 1-2 46.3 43.3 39.5 44.1

6 N-7 2-3 45.2 42.2 38.4 43.0

7 N-7 3-4 45 42 38.2 42.8

8 N-7 4-5 44.6 43.4 39.6 43.8

9 N-7 5-6 45.7 44.1 40.3 44.6

Leq Night 44.4

Leq = L50 + [(L10 – L90)2/60)]


) + 9 (10(Lnight + 10)/10)

]}

Ldn 52.812

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Table No : 3.4.8 - Day (Koriyana Village) (N8)


1 N-8 6-7 48.9 46.1 42.3 46.8

2 N-8 7-8 49.3 46.6 42.8 47.3

3 N-8 8-9 50.3 47.3 43.5 48.1

4 N-8 9-10 50.6 48.7 44.9 49.2

5 N-8 10-11 54.3 50.3 46.5 51.3

6 N-8 11-12 56.3 52.4 48.6 53.4

7 N-8 12-13 55.8 53.6 49.8 54.2

8 N-8 13-14 56.4 54.2 50.4 54.8

9 N-8 14-15 55.3 52.4 48.6 53.1

10 N-8 15-16 54.3 52 48.2 52.6

11 N-8 16-17 53.9 51.4 47.6 52.1

12 N-8 17-18 52.3 49.7 45.9 50.4

13 N-8 18-19 50.2 48.1 44.3 48.7

14 N-8 19-20 50.9 47.4 43.6 48.3

15 N-8 20-21 49.6 46.4 42.6 47.2

Leq Day 50.5

Night


1 N-8 21-22 46.5 44.8 41 45.3

2 N-8 22-23 46 44.1 40.3 44.6

3 N-8 23-24 45.8 43.9 40.1 44.4

4 N-8 24-1 45.6 43.3 39.5 43.9

5 N-8 1-2 45.2 43.1 39.3 43.7

6 N-8 2-3 45 42.4 38.6 43.1

7 N-8 3-4 44.6 42.2 38.4 42.8

8 N-8 4-5 44.3 43.2 39.4 43.6

9 N-8 5-6 45.6 44 40.2 44.5

Leq Night 44.0

Leq = L50 + [(L10 – L90)2/60)]


) + 9 (10(Lnight + 10)/10)

]}

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Table No : 3.4.9 - Day (Sanghara Village) (N9)


1 N-9 6-7 48.1 46.6 42.8 47.1

2 N-9 7-8 49.8 47.8 44 48.4

3 N-9 8-9 52.2 49.4 45.6 50.1

4 N-9 9-10 53.6 51 47.2 51.7

5 N-9 10-11 51.3 52.4 48.6 52.5

6 N-9 11-12 56 54 50.2 54.6

7 N-9 12-13 58 54.2 50.4 55.2

8 N-9 13-14 54.5 49.4 45.6 50.7

9 N-9 14-15 55.1 52.5 48.7 53.2

10 N-9 15-16 54.6 51 47.2 51.9

11 N-9 16-17 56.3 52.4 48.6 53.4

12 N-9 17-18 54.8 51.3 47.5 52.2

13 N-9 18-19 52.6 50.3 46.5 50.9

14 N-9 19-20 51.6 48.8 45 49.5

15 N-9 20-21 48.6 47.8 44 48.2

Leq Day 51.3

Night


1 N-9 21-22 48 45.1 41.3 45.8

2 N-9 22-23 46.5 44.3 40.5 44.9

3 N-9 23-24 46 44 40.2 44.6

4 N-9 24-1 45.5 43.3 39.5 43.9

5 N-9 1-2 44.9 42.4 38.6 43.1

6 N-9 2-3 45.2 43.2 39.4 43.8

7 N-9 3-4 45.3 44 40.2 44.4

8 N-9 4-5 46.3 44.8 41 45.3

9 N-9 5-6 47.3 45.1 41.3 45.7

Leq Night 44.6

Leq = L50 + [(L10 – L90)2/60)]


) + 9 (10(Lnight + 10)/10)

]}

Ldn 52.845

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Table: 3.5 - Ambient Noise Levels

S.

NO

LOCATIONS ENVIRON-

MENTAL

SETTINGS

AERAGE

DAY NOISE

LEVEL (DBA)

AVERAGE

NIGHT

NOISE

LEVEL

(DBA)

DAY TIME

6.00 AM TO

10.00 PM )

STANDARDS

( LEQ IN DBA)

NIGHT TIME

10.00 PM TO

6.00AM )

STANDARDS

( LEQ IN DBA)

Ldn

N1 Core zone Lo

(Sanghara M.L

area)

CORE 54.3 45.0 75 70 54.576

N2 Sanghara Renuka Ji

PWD road (Near

Dada RF boundary)

BUFFER 53.3 44.0 55 45 53.559

N3 Bhootmari BUFFER 53.5 45.0 75 70 54.141

N4 Kundwari Village BUFFER 51.1 44.2 55 45 52.505

N5 Barag Village BUFFER 51.2 44.2 55 45 52.577

N6 Renuka sanctuary

boundary

BUFFER 51.0 43.9 55 45 52.301

N7 Kaith Village BUFFER 51.5 44.4 55 45 52.812

N8 Koriyana Village BUFFER 50.5 44.0 55 45 52.158

N9 Sanghara Village BUFFER 51.3 44.6 55 45 52.845

Fig No: 4 - Graphical Presentation of noise level

Table No: 3.6 Ambient Noise Quality Standard

Area

Code

Category of area Limits in db (A) Leq

Day time Night Time

A Industrial area 75 70

B Commercial area 65 55

C Residential area 55 45

D Silence zone 50 40

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3.7.5 Observation The noise monitoring results were compared with the Ambient Noise Quality

Standard and it is observed that noise level at all locations is below the specified limit

prescribed by CPCB. The Ambient Noise Quality Standard is summarized in table 3.6.

3.7.6 Traffic density

Traffic density measurements were performed at one location (T1) near village Madoli,(S.H.

Nahan-Dadua-Sangrah-Haripurdhar), Location of these stations are marked in the key plan

(plate No 2). The monitoring was carried out in June, 2012.

3.7.7 Methodology of Vehicle Count : Traffic density measurement were made continuously

for 24 hours by visual observation and counting of vehicles under three categories, viz., heavy

motor vehicles, light motor vehicles and two/three wheelers. As traffic densities on the roads

are high, two skilled persons were deployed simultaneously at each station during each shift-

one person on each of the two directions for counting the traffic. At the end of each hour,

fresh counting and recording was undertaken. Total numbers of vehicles per hour under the

three categories were determined and the results of measurements are given in Table 3.6.

3.7.8 Presentation of Results

The present level of traffic has been converted to Passenger Car Units (PCU) at all the locations as

per the conversion factors stipulated by Indian Road Congress (IRC). The traffic volume at each

location is summarized below No 3.7.

Table No: 3.7 - Details of Traffic Density

Traffic vehicle No. of vehicles per day at Mandoli on S.H. Nahan-

Dadua-Sangrah- Haripurdhar Road

H.M.V. 78 L.M.V. 90

2/3 wheelers 95

Total PCU 263

3.7.9 Observations: With present level of traffic and the increase in existing traffic due to the

project during operational phase has been estimated by comparison with the recommendations

stipulated by Indian Road Congress (IRC). It is observed that traffic density, by and larges would

not exceed the maximum limit prescribed by IRC. The IRC recommendation on traffic capacity for 2

lane roads with hard shoulder is 5000 PCU/day.

3.8.0 Water Environment

To establish the Water monitoring the studies were carried out during summer season of

the year 2012-13. Since this is a hilly terrain and during rains almost all water flow from top

towards Garag ka khalla and Palor ka khalla which are flowing towards west. These khallas join

Giri river on western side of M.L area at about 6.5 KM distance. The water level in the region

varies from 30 m to 40m. The mining in this area is proposed maximum upto 10m depth below

the surface during the life of the mine. No working is expected below the water table.

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3.8.1 Sampling Frequency & method of sampling

Samples were collected from all water sources during summer season of 2012-2013.

Method of sampling

Sample is collected from the khallas & centre of the river following the standard procedure. The

sample is collected manually in glass bottles daily and placed in ice box and immediately

transported to laboratory for analysis. Sample bottles are thoroughly cleaned with distilled

water before taking to the field & collecting water samples. Continuous sampling was done for

3 days from river water & individual samples thoroughly mixed to make a composite sample

.From other sources also water samples were collected. All water samples were analyzed in

WCS NABL Laboratory at Udaipur.

3.8.2 Ground water

The water table in this area is below 30-40m on the basis of water level study of Sirmour

district. However the mining will not intersect underground water hence no dewatering is

proposed during life of the mine.

Schematic representation of site elevation, working depth & ground water

Fig: 5

3.8.3 Ground water sampling locations

To analysis the ground water quality in the study area, total 5 water samples were

collected from different locations which are given in the table 3.8. Results of quality of ground

water are enclosed at annexure no XIII

Table: 3.8 - Description of Ground Water Sampling Locations

S. No Locations Type Location with respect

to Site

Distance

(Km)

Direction

1 Spring water on road to Sangrah Nr Village Kaith DW1 3.00 SSW

2 Spring water at junction of sanghara Mine road

& state highway road

DW2 0.25 NW

1660.0 mRL (40 m Pre-monsoon)

1670.0 mRL (30 m Post-monsoon) WATER TABLE

1690.0 mRL

ULTIMATE DEPTH

1700 .0 mRL (Lowest elevation) GROUND LEVEL

PRESENT DEPTH 1732 .0 mRL

1914.0 mRL (Highest elevation)

Proposed working will not intersect Ground water table

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3 Spring water opp. Barag village on road

Bhootmarhi to Dosadaka

DW3 4.50 ESE

4 Bus stand at sangrah Village hand pump DW4 1.52 NW

5 Hand pump at Village Barag DW5 3.75 ESE

3.8.4 Observation: It is observed that:

• pH for surface water sample is within the desirable and permissible limit specified except

the sample taken from Bus stand at Sangrah Village Hand Pump which is slightly acidic in

nature.

• Turbidity in Drinking water sample is within the desirable limit except sample taken from

Bus stand at Sangrah Village Hand Pump.

• TDS is found to be below the permissible limits expect spring water sample taken at

junction of Sangrah mine road & PWD road.

• Total hardness is found below the permissible limit except of the spring water sample taken

at junction of Sangrah mine road & PWD road.

• Calcium is found below the permissible limit except of the spring water at junction of

Sangrah mine road & PWD road.

• Magnesium is found below the limit except of the spring water at junction of Sangrah mine

road & PWD road.

• Sample of Bus stand at Sangrah village Hand Pump is slightly acidic from rest of the samples.

• Flourides are below the permissible limits.

• Chlorides are below the permissible limit in all locations.

• Mineral oil, Chromium and Copper are absent in all samples.

• Fluorides are found to be well below the desirable limit in all locations.

• Sulphate is found below the limit except of the spring water sample taken at junction of

Sangrah mine road & PWD road.

3.8.5 Surface water:

Seasonal water bodies flowing in the study area are Garag ka khala & Polar ka khala which

ultimately joins the perennial Giri river. These water bodies are flowing in the buffer zone and

no water bodies are found flowing in the core zone.

3.8.6 Surface water sampling locations

To analysis the surface water quality in the study area, total five water samples (from Giri

river, Polar Ka Khala, Renuka Lake) were collected from the study area. The results of the

analysis are given in the annexure No XIII and their sampling location is demarked in table No

3.9.

Table: 3.9 - Description of Surface Water Sampling Locations

S. No Locations Type Location with respect to Site

Distance (Km) Direction

1 Upstream polar ka khala SW1 4.10 WNW

2 Up stream of Giri river SW2 6.05 W

3 Downstream of Giri river SW3 5.70 W

4 Downstream of polar ka khala SW4 4.36 WNW

5 Renuka lake SW5 8.89 SSE

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3.8.7 Interpretation- It is observed that

• pH for surface water sample is within the desirable and permissible limit specified .

• Turbidity in surface water sample is within the desirable limit.

• TDS is found to be below the permissible limits except at the downstream of Jagar &

Barwane ka Khala.

• Total hardness is found below the permissible limit except upstream polar ka khala &

Renuka Lake.

• Calcium is found below the permissible limit except upstream polar ka khala.

• Magnesium is found below the limit except upstream polar ka khala & Renuka Lake.

• sample from downstream to Giri River is very much alkaline. Remaining samples are

moderately alkaline.

• Chlorides are below the permissible limit in all locations.

• Mineral oil, Chromium and Copper are absent in all samples.

• Fluorides are found to be well below the desirable limit in all locations.

• Sulphate is found below the limit except upstream polar ka khala & Renuka Lake.

3.8.8 Conclusion: Water from hand pumps / public spring waters is potable and meets drinking

water standard. In some wells fluoride is observed which is within the norms. The water is

suitable for human consumption. Water samples of jogar ka khala and barwane ka khala shows

slightly high dissolved solids and hardness with high sulphates. This shows efficient control

measures for silt control would be required.

3.8.9 Drainage pattern

Seasonal nallahs like Barwane ka khala, Jagar ka khala, Garag ka Khala, Polar ka khala flows

within the study area which ultimately drains into giri river.Water drainage pattern of Jagar Ka

Khala & Giri river has been prepared during study period of summer 2012 as shown in table

below:

Table No : 3.10 - Surface water flow pattern

Jagar ka khala

S.NO Locations Length Width Depth Time (Sec) Flow M3/hr

1 Jagar Ka Khalla parallel

to Giri river

20 m 3 m 0.3 m 15.0 4320

Giri river

S.NO Locations Length Width Depth Time (Sec) Flow M3/hr

1 Junction of Jagar Ka

khala & Giri river

20 m 40 m 1.5 m 12.0 360000

3.8.10 Interpretation

During mining activities and transportation of mineral and muck, dust generated may be mixed

with surface runoff water and during rains flow into khallas and giri river.There by rising bed

level. The river beds can be laterally expanded due to sedimentation, changing the dimensions

of streams & river bed, giving rise to water logging, flooding and other secondary

environmental damages like changes in aquatic flora & fauna, etc in the surroundings of

streams .This is required to be checked in core zone itself.

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3.9.0 Land Environment

3.9.1 Land use of Study Area (Buffer Zone)

Based on the study of Survey of India toposheets followed with ground verification the total

land of the study area is divided into five categories as given in table No 3.11 and fig 6 below:

Table No: 3.11 - Land use of Study Area

S. No. Category Area (in ha) % Area cover

1 Reserve forest 4287.68 13.65 %

2 Open jungle 587.02 1.87 %

3 Agriculture land 10521.19 33.49 %

4 Govt. waste land 15781.79 50.23 %

5 Water Bodies 238.24 0.76 %

Total land 31415.92 100%

Fig No: 6 – Land use of the study area

3.9.2 Land use of Lease area (Core Zone)

The land use pattern of core zone is shown in table No 3.12.

Table No 3 .12 - Land Use Pattern (Lease Area)

S. No. Type of land use Present

land use

(Ha)

At the end of

5th year (Ha)

At the end of

lease period

(Ha)

1 Area of excavation 0.8866 2.99 6.50

2 Storage for top soil 0 0 0

3 Waste dump 0.5260 0.89 0.65

4 Mineral/sub grade storage 0 0 0

5 Infrastructure (workshop,

administrative building etc.)

0.022 0.022 0.022

6 Roads 0.3105 0.3105 0

7 Railways 0 0 0

8 Green belt 0 0.8835 0.8835

9 Tailing pond 0 0 0

10 Effluent treatment plant 0 0 0

11 Mineral separation plant 0 0 0

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12 Township area 0 0 0

13 Others (to be specified) safety

zone

0 0 0

Total 1.7451 5.096 8.0555

14

Area which will remain

untouched

6.3104 2.9595 0

Total 8.05.55 8.05.55 8.05.55

Out side ML:

S. No. Type of land use Present

land use

At the end of

5th year

At the end of

lease period

1 Waste dump 0.20 0.70 2.70



0.10 0.10 0.10

3 Roads 0.50 0.50 0.50

4 Green belt 0.25 0.25 0.25

Total 1.05 1.55 3.55

3.10.0 Soil

The soil sampling & analytical studies were carried out during summer season of year 2012-13.

The soil cover in the high attitudes is very thin because of rocky nature of area. During rain fine

particles of rocks are brought down which settles on slopes, valley and depressions in low lying

areas. The soil cover in low-lying areas enables the local inhabitants in agricultural activities.

3.10.1 Location of Soil Sampling Stations

The soil samples were collected at six locations as per details given in table No 3.13. The results

of physical and chemical parameters determined in Wolkem Laboratory, Udaipur are given in

annexure No .XIII.

Table No: 3.13 - Soil Monitoring Stations

Station code Station name Description Location with respect to site

Distance (Km) Direction

S1 Top soil Sangrah Mining area - -

S2 Over burden Sangrah Mining area - -

S3 Rajana Village Ag. Land 2.55 SSE

S4 Barag village Ag. Land 3.98 ESE

S5 Borli Village Ag. Land 1.18 WSW

S6 Nerabag Village Ag. Land 2.20 SE

3.10.2 Methodology

Soil samples were collected manually & kept in container tube so that ground conditions

remain till the samples are analysized. Five points were selected and at each location one kg soil

was collected upto 30 cm depth. All five soil samples were mixed to make one homogeneous

composite sample. Coning and Quartering method was used to reduce soil sample quantity to

½ kg. Soil sample is packed in PVC polythene bags and after proper tagging the information

sheet it was sent to Lab. Results of soil analysis are enclosed as annexure no XIII

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3.10.3 Observation

The colour of the soil is grayish brown in buffer zone. The sample analysis suggests that the soil

is mostly alkaline in nature. Since the soil is generated from decomposed weathered limestone

rock hence the calcium and magnesium contents are high in the soil samples collected. The soils

are fine to moderately textured and the porosity is quite high i.e. around 50%. Since no

significant soil is found in the mineralized area, no reclamation of soil is proposed. Hence

negligible impact is predicted due to mining of limestone on the fertility of soil.

3.11.0 Biological environment

3.11.1 The flora & fauna species were studied with the help of Forest department & Renuka

Wild life Sanctuary range officer, Block officer & other field staff. The information was also

collected on the vernacular names and uses of plants made by local inhabitants as well as fauna

details also collected by the survey team. Details of type of flora, botanical name, family &

fauna of the area have been studied. The secondary data so collected were also verified by the

field survey.

3.11.2 Forest type in the study area

A nested quadrate technique was used for sampling the vegetation. The size and number of quadrates

needed were determined using the species area curve (Mishra,1968) and the running mean method

(Kershaw,1973). Summarization of previously used methods and recommendations led to the use of

more than often (10x10m) quadrates laid out for sampling the tree stratum and 1x1m quadrates for

herbs, grasses and seedlings of tree species less than 1.3cm dbh (diameter at Breast height), at different

altitudinal gradients using maps. However, for examining the shrub species 3x3m sample plots were laid

out. The enumeration of the vegetation done during present survey is described here under. The

vegetation data collected for phyto sociological information were quantitatively analyzed for density,

frequency and abundance according to Curtis and McIntosh (1950).

3.11.3 Reserve Forests, National Parks and Sanctuaries: While in the core zone no reserve

forest, sanctuary exist, in the study area RF exists details of which are given in table 3.14 Since

Renuka Wild life Sanctuary falls within the buffer zone area & lies 8.5 kms crow fly from lease

area, An application under Wildlife Protection Act 1972 for granting necessary permissions was

submitted .Wildlife department has provided the authenticated map on dated 30.4.11.

Table : 3.14 – Reserve forests & sanctuary

S.No Name and Type Distance in Km.

1. Renuka Reserved Forest 8.5

2. Ungar Reserved Forest 7.0 3. Dada Reserved Forest 0.01 4. Lajuwah Reserved Forest 7.0 5. Ghaton Reserved Forest 6.5 6. Charag Reserved Forest 8.0

7 Arat Reserved Forest 8.0 8 Gairari Reserved Forest 5.5

9 Ghatlog Reserved Forest 4.5 10. Manal Reserved Forest 8.5 11 Coker Reserved Forest 9.5 12 Gawahi Reserved Forest 9.0

13 Kufar Reserved Forest 8.5 Source- Key Plan

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3.11.4 Flora and Fauna

Table : 3.15 List of flora in core Zone

S.No Botanical Name Common Name

1 Shorea robusta Sal

2 Callistemon viminalis Bottle brush

3 Azardiracta indica Neem

4 Bauhinia variegate Kachnar

5 Cassia fistula Amaltas

6 Nyctanthes arbortristis Harsingar

7 Eucalyptus tereticornis Eucalyptus

8 Ficus glomerta Gular

9 Ficus religiosa Pipal

About 90 plant species are found in the buffer zone & Renuka sanctuary. These plant species

are used for medicinal, timber, fuel, wood, fodder, ornamental, agricultural tools, thatching,

fencing, etc.

Table : 3.16 – List of flora in buffer zone S.

No

Loca Name Botanical name Habit Edible Fodder Fuel

wood

Medicinal Timber Ornam-

ental 1 Khair Acacia catechu Tree + + +

2 Bel Aegle marmelos Tree + +

3 Safed Siris Albizia lebbeck Tree + + +

4 Chhal Anogeissus latifolia Tree + +

5 Kachnar Bauhinia vahlii Tree + + 6 Chakera Bauhinia spp Tree + +

7 Amaltas Cassia fistula Tree + + + 8 Khirk Celtis australis Tree + + + +

9 Lasoora Cardio dichotoma Tree +

10 Shisham Dalbergia sissoo Tree + +

11 Bans Dendrocalam Tree

12 Ambla Emblia officinalis Tree

13 Timbl Ficus roreburghii Tree +

14 Anzir Ficus palmata Tree +

15 Gular Ficus glomerata Tree

16 Pipal Ficus religiosa Tree + +

17 Bihul Grewia optiva Tree + +

18 Akhrot Juglans regia Tree

19 Jhingan ------ Tree

20 Kamela Mallotus philippensis Tree + +

21 Aam Mangnifera indica Tree + + + +

22 Drek Melia azedarach Tree + + +

23 Shahtoot Morus alba Tree + +

24 Tootri Morus serrata Tree

25 Har Shingar Nyctanthus

arbortristis

Tree +

26 Khajoor Phoenix Humilis Tree +

27 Kainth Pyrus pashia Tree + + +

28 Robinia Robinia pseudoacacia Tree

29 Baunsh Salix alba Tree

30 Semal Bombax ceiba Tree

31 Sal Shorea robusta Tree + +

32 Jamun Syzygium cumini Tree + + +

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33 Sain Terminalia tomentosa Tree + + +

34 Bahera Terminalia bellirica Tree + +

35 Ber Zizyphus jujuba Tree + +

36 Rita Sapindus mukrossi Tree +

37 Toon Cedrela toona Tree

38 Bottle brush Callistemon viminates Tree

39 Eucalyptus Eucalyptus tereticornis Tree

40 Jamun Syzygium cumini Tree + + +

41 Deodara Cedrus deodara Tree

42 Chir Pinus roxburghii Tree + +

43 Ban Quercus leucotrichophora Tree

44 Basutri Adathoda Vesica Shrubs & Herbs + +

45 Raamban Agava American Shrubs & Herbs

46 Kawar patta

arronspod

ainssliaea aptera Shrubs & Herbs

47 Ageli Anemone obtusiloba Shrubs & Herbs 48 Cahmbus

caabraplant

Arisaema wallichianum Shrubs & Herbs

49 Chaturi

/Kasmal

Berberis asiatica Shrubs & Herbs +

50 Kasmali Berberis chitra Shrubs & Herbs +

51 Bhang Cannabis sativa Shrubs & Herbs + +

52 Karaunda Carissa opaca Shrubs & Herbs + + 53 Dhatura Datura suaveolens Shrubs & Herbs +

54 Siaru Debregeasia hypoleuca Shrubs & Herbs

55 Thor Euphorbia roylena Shrubs & Herbs

56 Mehandu Dodonea viscasa Shrubs & Herbs

57 Bichu buti Gerardiana heterophylla Shrubs & Herbs

58 Ban nimbu Glycosmis pentaphylla Shrubs & Herbs

59 Kathi Indigofera geradiana Shrubs & Herbs

60 Ban chameli Jasminum officinale Shrubs & Herbs

61 Ban chameli Jasminum humili Shrubs & Herbs

62 Kesu /Phul Lantana camara Shrubs & Herbs

63 Gandhelu Murraya koenigaii Shrubs & Herbs + +

64 Bhekhel Punica granatum Shrubs & Herbs + + 65 Kuja Rosa sericea Shrubs & Herbs

66 Pathar tod Sexifraga ligulta Shrubs & Herbs

67 bantamaku Solanum indicum Shrubs & Herbs + 68 Bantamakoo Solanum verbassicifolium Shrubs & Herbs 69 Banna Vitex negundo Shrubs & Herbs +

70 Dub Cynodon dactylon Herbs + + 71 Besharm Ipomea quomoclit Herbs +

72 Kukuwa Utrica dioica Herbs + + 73 Darab Cynodon dactylon Herbs + +

74 Dhan Woodfordia floribunda Shrubs & Herbs + 75 Angla Acacia pennata Climber

76 Maljan Bauhinia vahlii Climber + +

77 Garoli Clematis buchananiana Climber 78 Kauni bel Clematis Montana Climber

79 Saragbel Cuscata reflexa Climber 80 Kural /tardi Dloscorea deltoids Climber 81 Bisa /Kural Hedra hear Climber

82 Safedbel Porana paiculatua Climber 83 Bulgulab Rosa macheta Climber

84 Ranabel Vitis paruifalia Climber

85 Ghas Bromus Spp Grass 86 Dhelu Chrysopog Nmainttalius Grass

87 Bach Asorur calamustta Grass

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88 Patera Tichha elephen Grass

89 Babad grass Eulaliopsis binnata Grass

90 Dhola grass Chrisopogon fulvus Grass The following crops & vegetables are grown in limited agriculture land 10.0 Km radius. Table No : 3.17 list of crops & vegetables

S.No Botanical Name Common Name

1 Triticum aestivum Wheat

2 Oxyza saliva Paddy

3 Brassoco comoistris Mustard

4 Seamays Corn

5 Sacchorum officinorim Sugar cane

Vegetables

6 Brassica oleraces Cabbage

7 Solaunum melongena Brinjal

8 Capsicum annuum Chilli

9 Chaseolus vulgoris Bean

10 Lucopersicum esculentum Tomato

11 Spinacea oleracea Palak

12 Solanum tuberosum Potato

13 Zingber officinale Ginger

3.11.5 FAUNAL STUDY (TERRESTRIAL FAUNA)

Ground surveys were carried out by trekking core and buffer zone for identification of

important animal groups such as birds, mammals and reptiles inhabiting the area.

For mammals sampling Information on recent sightings / records of mammals by the villagers

and locals was also collected from these areas. Trails which are currently under use can be

identified by following evidences:

By seeing fresh pugmarks.

By seeing fresh scrape marks on ground.

By seeing fresh fecal material, droppings, urine marks etc.

By seeing fresh landering (on tress along the path)

Above methods are applicable for following species –

S. No. Method Species for with applicable

1. Fresh pugmark Panther, lesser cats, porcupine, langur

2. Fecal material present on berm of path Panther

3. Urine marks Langur, hare

4. Lardering Leopard

5. Dropping below huge trees Langur

For birds sampling: - To record the species of birds observed with the help of binoculars; field

guides and forest department.

For ‘Reptiles’ sampling: - to record the species of reptiles with the help of binoculars; field

guides and forest department.

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3.11.6 The fauna in 10.0 Km the radius zone is as follows

Table No 3.18 List of fauna

S.

No

Common Name Zoological Name Schedule Migratory Occurrence

Mammals

1 Samber Cervus unicolor III Sanctuary

2 Spotted Deer Axis axis III Sanctuary

3 Barking Deer Muntiacus muntjak III Sanctuary

4 Ghoral Naemorhedus goral III Sanctuary

5 Rhesus maeaque Macaca mulatta II Sanctuary

6 Langur Presptisen entellus II Sanctuary

7 Jackal Canis aureus II Sanctuary

8 Jungle cat Felis chaus II Sanctuary

9 Indian hare Lepus nigricollis IV Sanctuary

10 Himalayan Plam Civet Paguma larvata II Sanctuary

11 Mongoose Herpest edwardii IV Sanctuary

12 Sqoorrel Fanamulers Sanctuary

13 Common yellow Scotophillus heaithi Sanctuary

14 Himalayan black bear Selenarctos thibetanus II Sanctuary

15 Leopard Panther pardus I Sanctuary

16 Asiatic lion Panthera leo persicus I Sanctuary

17 Black buck Antilope cervicapra I

18 Ibex Capra ibex

BIRDS

1 Jungle Babbler Turdoides striata IV Sanctuary

2 Black partridge Melanoperdix nigra IV Sanctuary

3 Blue jay Cyanocitta cristata IV Sanctuary

4 Common Coots Fulica atra IV √ Sanctuary/Lake

5 Common Mynas Acridotheres tristis IV Sanctuary

/nature

6 Drongos Dicrurus macrocercus IV Sanctuary

7 Hill crow Corvus brachyrhynchos IV Sanctuary

8 Green Pigeon Treron pompadora Sanctuary

9 Paradisefly gatpher Eutrichomyias rowleyi Sanctuary

10 Secret minivet Pericrocotus flammeus IV Sanctuary

11 White Checked bulbul Pycnonotus leucogenys IV Sanctuary

12 White Breasted

waterhen

Amaurornis phoenicurus Sanctuary

13 Red vented Bulbul Pycononotus cafer V Sanctuary/nature

14 Purple sun Bird Cinnyris asiaticus Sanctuary

15 Turtle doves Z. macroura IV Sanctuary

16 Crested Kingfisher Megacerayl lugubris IV √ Sanctuary

17 Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis IV √

18 Red billed magpie Urocissa erythrorhyncha IV Sanctuary, R/F

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19 Red walted lopwing Vanellus indicus Sanctuary

20 Magpies robin Copsychus saularis IV Sanctuary

21 Yellow Billed magpie Pica nuttalli IV Sanctuary

22 Red handed

Himalayan

Sanctuary

23 Yellow Warblers Dendroica petechia Sanctuary

24 Rose ringed parakeet Psittacula krameri IV Sanctuary

25 Night Jar Caprimulgus europaeus Sanctuary

26 Striated Starling Aplonis striata IV Sanctuary

27 Red jungle fowl Gallus sonnerati III Sanctuary

28 Spotted dare Sanctuary

29 Whistling thrush Myophonus horsfieldii IV Sanctuary

30 laughing thrush Paradisaea minor IV Sanctuary

31 Little egret Egretta garzetta IV √ Sanctuary / River

32 Owl Bubo bubo IV Sanctuary

33 Koel Endybnamys scolopacea IV Sanctuary

34 Blue Rock Pigeon Columba livia IV Dadahu

35 Swallows Sanctuary

36 Golden orial Oriolus oriolus Sanctuary

37 Indian Weaver bird Ploceus philippinus Sanctuary

38 Cheel Haliaetus Leucogaster I

39 Vulture Gyps indicus I

40 House crow Corvus spendens IV

41 Parrot Psittacula himalayana IV Sanctuary

42 Pahari bulbul Pycnonotus jocosus IV Sanctuary

43 Chakor Alectoris graeca Study area

44 Laughing Dove Streptopelia senegalensis IV √ Sanctuary

45 Great Cormorant Phalacrocorax carbo IV √ River

46 Little Cormorant Phalacrocorax niger IV √ River

47 Great Egret Casmerodius albus IV √ River

48 Black Kite Milvus migrans All over

49 House Sparrow Passer domesticus IV study area

50 Black Bulbul Hypsipetes leucocephalus IV Sanctuary

51 Himalayan Bulbul Pyconotus leucogenys IV All over

52 Cheer pheasant Catreus wallichii I Sanctuary

AMPHIBIAN

1 Tortoise Geochelone elegans IV

2 Frog Rana tigrina IV

REPTILES

1 Himalayan Tiger Sanctuary

2 Common Ind. Croote Sanctuary

3 Indian Cobra Naja naja II Sanctuary /

fields

4 Indian contno Varanus monitor II Sanctuary /

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(Monitor) Lizard fields

5 Indian Garden Lizard

Calotes versicolor All over

6 Himalayan Rock

Agama

Laudakia himalayana All over

7 Russell’s Viper Vipera russelii II Rocky slopes

FISH

1 Muhasho - Sanctuary

2 Mirrorcrap Cyprinus carpio Sanctuary

3 Gooch - Sanctuary

4 Eale - Sanctuary

3.11.7 Conservation and management plan, Management Level Approach, Awareness

programme, Funds for flora and fauna management plan, evaluation & monitoring, monitoring

arrangement of flora and fauna in detail are described in wild life conservation plan placed as

Annexure No XI-D.

3.12.0 Socio Economic Environment in core zone & buffer zone

The socio-economic survey was conducted during the period 2011-12. The economic conditions

in villages prior to start of mining activities were very poor. Most of people were below the

poverty line. The major segment of occupation was agriculture followed by direct and indirect

employment in mines nearby.

3.12.1 Demography and Socio-Economics

The growth of mining sector and infrastructure developments in and around the agriculture

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

of the local population of the area experiencing development. The impacts may be positive or

negative depending upon the developmental activity. To assess the anticipated impacts of the

mining growth on the socio-economic aspects of people, it is necessary to study the existing

socio-economic status of the local population, which will be helpful for making efforts to

further improve the quality of life in the area under study. For the above purpose the required

data has been collected from various secondary sources and analyzed.

3.12.2 Methodology Adopted for the Study

The methodology adopted for the study is based on the following:

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

district, 2001 within the study area around the existing mine (Annexure No XVI)

• Conducting Focus Group discussions in the villages for eliciting the general information of the

study area, to support or supplement the information collected through secondary and primary

surveys and filled socio economic survey formats.

3.12.3 Review of Demographic and Socio-Economic Profile - 2001

The sociological aspects of this study include human settlements, demography, social status

such as Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and literacy levels besides infrastructure

facilities available in the study area. The economic aspects include occupational structure of

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workers. The information on socio-economic aspects of the study area has been collected from

secondary sources, which mainly include District Primary Census Handbook 2001 Sirmour

districts and the latest census records available at the village level. Socio economic status based

on primary study in core zone & buffer zone (10.0 Km area) was done. During study period FAE

& his team filled Formats and discussed with villagers, local government officials. The details

are summarized below.

1. Types of family

Single Small Joint Joint +

0 40 60 0

0% 40% 60% 0%

A household is usually a group of persons who normally live together and take their meals from

common kitchen unless the exigencies of work prevent any of them from doing so. Persons in

household may be related or unrelated or a mix of both. 60% families are joint and 40% families

are nuclear. The people are interested to live in joint family.

2. Caste of the family

General OBC SC ST

48 04 48 0

48% 4% 48% 0%

3. Educational standard of family members.

5th

standard 6th

– 10th

10-12th

Graduates Post Graduates

21 47 16 12 4

21% 47% 16% 12% 4%

The highest education standard of family members is 6th

-10th

class which is present in 47%

families.

4. Types of house

As per buffer zone study of the area 3 types of housing structures are observed.

1) Pucca house made up of stone/brick and cement with concrete roof.

2) Kuccha house, are the houses made up of stone and mud with slate roof.

3) Mixed houses that are made up of stone/brick with cemented walls and slate/tin

roofs

Kacha Mix Pakka

32 35 33

32% 35% 33%

35% families have both types of house kachha and pacca in the 10.0 Km study area.

5. Electricity in the houses

Availability no availability

96 04

96% 4%

The 10.00 K.M study area is 100% electrified but only 4% families are unable to pay electricity

bill so they have not taken the electricity connection.

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6. Source of drinking water for family members.

From

municipality

Well Tube well River Natural source

29 4 0 19 48

29% 4% 10% 19% 48%

48% families are taking drinking water from natural sources & 29 % from municipality

7. Source of income: - Agriculture is the main occupation of the people of the study area and

also the primary and most important source of income. Overall socio-economic study shows

that the region has a very good nutrient rich alluvium soil with high fertility. Most of the area

falling in the submergence zone has a well developed irrigation system with water channels

drawn from the natural springs through the pipes. Sprinklers can also be seen in many of the

villages. Due to steep slope mostly terrace farming is carried out. The people of the region

cultivate two crops/year. Wheat, Maize and Paddy are the major cereal crops of the region with

ginger, potato, tomato, garlic and Chilly are the main cash crop of the region. Most of the

local villagers are depending on the agricultural, mining activities, Construction & animal

husbandry. Average income of the family is Rs 3000-3500 / month .The average size of the

family is 5 to 7 persons.

8. Health: - The health status of the local villagers is good as only 26 % of the total population

suffer from seasonal diseases.

9. Migration: - Most of the Local villagers are engaged in the mining works but 14 % persons are

going outside the native place for employment.

10. Living standard: - The economic condition in 10.0 km buffer zone, prior to start of mining

activities, was below average. Most of people were below the poverty line. After start of mining

the average income has increased many folds which is reflected by their living standard,

construction of Pacca building & increased number of vehicles, L P Gas, mobile phone in the

area.

11. Public buildings, places of worship and monuments:-

There are no houses, public building, temples & historical places within the M.L area. Temples,

schools & public buildings are more than 1.0 Km away from the M.L area and seen in villages

Nera Baga & Bharwana.

12. Animals husbandry:- Normally local villagers depend upon Cows, Buffalo, Sheep & goat .

Villagers are generating daily income from these animals.

13. Savings:- Due to mining Local villagers are engaged in the mining activities There living

standard has increased due to employment and total 42 % families within 10.0 km study area

are saving money.

14. Family assets:-For assessing the family condition as per movable (material) assets

information has been taken from the MAFs. It shows that People own television sets, tape,

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radio, LPG connections and refrigerator. But few individuals populations have two wheeler and

4 wheeler vehicles.

15. Information on agricultural situation (land holding size, cropping pattern, productivity, net

return etc: - In the 10.0 K M area -40 % land is used for agriculture.

16. Expenditure Pattern: - Expenditure pattern has a direct link with the socio-economic status

of a person. As a part of socio-economic study (SES) the information about the item wise

expenditure has also been collected. Though most of the respondents were not in position to

provide accurate information about the expenditure pattern, several queries were made about

their income and income sources to arrive at monthly income It is observed that the major

expenses are made on food, clothing, housing, feast and festivals, medical aid, education etc.

Due to geographical conditions the study areatake average of two crop in a year. The wheat,

Maize are the important cereal crops of the region and they are enough for at least for their

daily consumption. The people of the area also grow cash crops like Chilies, Potato, Garlic and

Ginger which are the most important source of their income. The common crops and vegetables

grown are detailed below:

17. Dependency on Natural Resources

In rural area, especially in hills which are very rich in natural resources people are dependent

on them to carry out their daily work. Forest, Giri river, Nallas & springs with its tributaries

play major role in the study area in day to day work. They depend largely on forests for fuel and

fodder. As per the household survey carried out, all people go to the forest for collection of fuel

wood & fodder. The yield of crop per hectare is given below for the nearby area within buffer

zone:

a- Wheat - 3.6 tones / ha

b- Maize - 4.8 tones/ha

c- Ginger - 4.8 tones/ha

d- Potato - 4.8 tones/ha

e- Chillies - 0.7 tones/ha.

S.No Common Name

1 Wheat

2 Paddy

3 Mustard

4 Corn

5 Sugar cane

Vegetables

6 Cabbage

7 Brinjal

8 Chilli

9 Bean

10 Tomato

11 Palak

12 Potato

13 Ginger

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Irrigation: - Rainfall is the most important source of water supply for the agriculturists. The

traditional method of carrying water from the rivers/ nallas to field is through guls (channels)

cut along the contour of the land. A small temporary dam is laid across the stream to divert the

water into gul .The cultivators themselves provide sources for irrigation. The government have

also helped them financially to construct individual or community guls (Channels), Hauz and

small reservoirs for irrigation .

18 Financial status of the land owners

Prior to mining they were depending on

1. Cultivation

2. Cattles for milk

3. work outside as construction labour

4. Agriculture labour

19 Awareness and Opinion about the project

• The respondents from almost all the villages are aware about this project activity.

• The respondents have mixed view about the project. Most of the respondents have opinion

that due to existing project activity, economy of the villages will be improved and some of them

have a fear about the increased solid waste ,change in water quality , noise & vibration ,Air

pollution and change in soil quality in the environment which may damage the crop yield. Some

fear that water shortage in the region will increase due to the requirement of water and other

associated activities.

• Due to existing project, the respondents from the surrounding villages show favorable

opinion about activity as it may lead to increase in infrastructural facilities, job opportunities

and business opportunities.

• The educated youths opined that the management will give preference to them/ local

people for employment as per their educational ability.

Attitude of study area families

Questions Yes (%) No (%) Do you know about the Mining in the area? 95.0 5.00 Are you in favour of Mining 88.0 12.00

20 Family Structure – Type and size of the study area

The family size and structure is a powerful means of socialization and an agency of informal

social control. An average family consists of the husband, wife and their unmarried children.

The size of family is confined one to fifteen members only. In terms of mean average family has

4-7, say five members only. As per 2001 census the study area consisted of 25783 persons. The

distribution of population in the study area is given below. The males and females constitute

50.91% and 49.09 % of the study area population, respectively (Census 2001).

Human Settlement: The study area comprises 60 villages with population of about 25783

(Male- 13084 & female – 12699) and number of households are 4219. (According to the Census

Book – 2001).

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Table No 3.19 The distribution of population in study area is presented below.

Particulars 0-03 Km 03-07 Km 7-10 Km 0-10 Km

No. of Households 1144 1806 1269 4219

Male Population 3749 5473 3862 13084

Female Population 3593 5322 3784 12699

Total Population 7342 10795 7646 25783

Male Population(0-6 Years) 738 878 589 2205

Female Population (0-6 Years) 690 920 600 2210

Total Population (0-6 Years) 1428 1798 1189 4415

Average Household Size 6.4 5.9 6.0 601

% Of males to the total Population 50.91 51.07 50.69 50.91

% of females to the total Population 49.09 48.93 49.31 49.09

Sex Ratio (no of females per 1000

males)

958 972 979 970

The configuration of male and female indicates that the males constitute about 50.91 % and

females 49.09 % of the total population as per 2001 census records. The sex ratio i.e. the

number of females per 1000 males on an average is 970 females as per 2001 census in the

study area.

3.12.4 Caste Categories

Social stratification on the basis of caste is very much prevalent in our society from the

date back to the history. In the mountainous region, the population from general/upper

castes is richer than SCs in terms of land and livestock from days back to the times of local

kingdoms. As per the classification under our constitution castes are divided into 4 major

groups i.e., General, SC, ST and OBC as per their social status. No schedule tribe family exists in

the area .Most of the population follow Hindu religion.

Table No 3.20 Distribution of population by social structure

Particulars 0-3 km 3-7 km 7-10 km 0-10 km

Schedule caste 3634 4763 3226 11623

% to the total population 49.50 44.12 42.19 45.08

Schedule Tribes 0 0 1 1

% to the total population 0.00 0.00 0.01 0.003

Total SC and ST population 3634 4763 3227 11624

% to total population 49.50 44.12 42.20 45.083

3.12.5 Literacy Levels

The study area experiences a considerably low literacy rate of 51.19% (2001). The distribution

of literate and literacy rate in the study area is tabulated below.

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Table No 3.21 Distribution of literate and literacy rates


Male population 3749 5473 3862 13084

Female population 3593 5322 3784 12699

Total population 7342 10795 7646 25783

Male population (0-6years) 738 878 589 2205

Female population (0-6 years) 690 920 600 2210

Total population (0-6 years ) 1428 1798 1189 4415

Male literates 1983 3353 2488 7824

Female literates 1292 2337 1746 5375

Total literates 3275 5690 4234 13199

Male literacy rate (%) 65.86 72.97 76.01 71.92

Female literacy rate (%) 44.54 53.09 54.86 51.24

Total literacy rate (%) 55.38 63.24 65.57 61.77

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

out to be 71.92 % in 7-10 km radius and lowest 65.86 % in 0-3 km radius. The female literacy

rate, which is an important indicator for social change, is observed to be 51.24 % in the study

area as per 2001 census records. The main workers works are 44.09% of the total population.

The marginal workers and non-workers constitute 15.90% and 40.00 % of the total population

respectively. The distribution of workers by occupation indicates that the non-workers are the

predominant population. The occupational structure of the study area is given below.

Table No 3.22


Total population 7342 10795 7646 25783

Total workers 4425 6524 4520 15469

Work participation rate (%) 60.27 60.44 59.12 60.00

Total main workers 3267 4891 3212 11370

% of main workers to total population 44.50 45.31 42.00 44.09

Marginal workers 1158 1633 1308 4099

% of marginal workers to total population 15.77 15.13 17.11 15.90

Non-workers 2917 4271 3126 10314

% of non- workers tit ital population 39.73 39.56 40.88 40.00

3.12.6 Infrastructure Facilities

The infrastructure and amenities available in the area denotes the economic well being of the

region. The study area as a whole possesses poor to moderate level of infrastructure facilities.

However, in comparison with the facilities available in other parts of the districts, this area

enjoys higher level of amenities like education, health, drinking water, electrification, transport

and communication network. A review of infrastructure facilities available in the area has been

done based on the information.

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3.12.7 Educational Facilities

In order to make the education profile more informative the MAPs have been grouped into

eight educational categories i.e., illiterate, literate, primary, HS, Intermediate, Graduate/PG,

others (includes technical education such as Hotel Management, Poly technique, ITI etc.) and

those below the age of 5 years. The general trend in the MAVs (Marginal Affected Villages)

shows that the younger population is almost 100 % literate, whereas the majority of illiterates

are in the 60+ age group.The educational facilities are evenly distributed in the area. In all,

there are 48 primary schools, 12 Middle Schools, 4 secondary schools and 2 adult literacy

centers in the study area. The available educational facilities in the area as per 2001 district

handbook are given below.

Table No 3.23 Educational facilities in the study areas

Sr. No. institution Total

1 Primary schools 48

2 Middle schools 12

3 Secondary schools or matriculation 4

4 Adult literacy class/ centre 2

3.12.8 Health and nutritional status

Health status of the people, in general, determine the average expectation of life, number of

persons in the productive age group, production, productivity, earning capacity,

employment and family welfare. The determinant factors of health status include food,

nutrition, hygiene, medical facilities, and socio-cultural implications of health, environmental

aspects, education and psychology . The health status is manifested in general in the form of

prevalent infant mortality rate, life expectancy, morbidity, maternal mortality, level of fertility

and mortality etc. Besides this, the health status is connected to the hygienic conditions and

nutritional status of the person concerned. The hygienic condition can be understood in terms

of personal hygiene, domestic hygiene, environmental hygiene and the community hygiene

while the nutritional status denote the quality and quantity of the staple food, pulses, oil seeds,

milk products, vegetable, flesh food and drinks.

The information gathered in regard of the general appearance of the MAP, their hygienic

conditions and also of the dietary pattern shows that on an average MAP is living in a hygienic

and healthy condition. Thus their health statuses is good. Generally, the people suffer from

minor problems like eye and skin ailments and normal cold and fever. Proper medical aid

facilities do not exist. Mostly the people have deep faith in their ages old health care

practices. Health facilities in the study area is given below in table No 3.22

Health Facilities -Table No 3.24

Sr.

no.

institution Number of institutions in study area

1 Primary Health center 2

2 Community Health Workers 6

3 Health center 1

4 Medical facilities 9

5 Primary health center sub centers 2

Source :- District census hand book of Sirmour 2001

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Table No 3.25- Details of human settlement and population in the Tehsils are given below

S.

No

Name of

Tehsils

House

hold

Population Schedule cast Literacy

Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total

1 Dadahu(S.T) 2900 7858 7580 15438 2546 2413 4959 5409 3915 9324

2 Pachhad(T) 8745 23842 22178 46020 9414 8750 18164 18421 13488 31909

3 Renuka(T) 6271 20521 19601 40122 8548 8296 16844 11282 7353 18635

Table No 3.26- Distribution of male and female and literacy in Tehsils

S No. Name of Tehsil Population % Literacy %

Male Female Male Female

1 Dadahu(S.T) 50.90 49.10 58.01 41.99

2 Pachhad(T) 51.81 48.19 57.73 42.27

3 Renuka(T) 51.15 48.85 60.54 39.46

3.12.9 Live stock population as per 2001-02

The livestock is the major part of the economy of rural areas as they depend on them for milk,

wool, meat, ploughing and transportation. Same is the case for the people of surrounding

villages.

Table No 3.27

Cattles 31 on every 100 population

Poultary population 54 on every1000 population

Comparatively there are no significant social problem exists in the study area.

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4.0.0 CHAPTER IV

ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENT IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES

4.1.0 INTRODUCTION

Opencast mining activity causes some adverse impacts on the surrounding environment unless

proper environmental management plan is adopted. Selecting suitable sites for mining and also

adopting all the guidelines prescribed by the ministry of Environment and Forest can minimize the

major impacts. In this chapter, an attempt has been made to quantify the possible environmental

impacts and recommend mitigation measures to improve the environment.

4.2.0 AIR ENVIRONMENT

4.2.1 The air dispersion modelling study for the Sangrah Limestone Mine was carried out to assess

the possible impact on air quality with respect to suspended particulate matter.The mining

operations will be mechanized, involves shallow drilling by jack hammers, blasting, JCB excavator and

dumper combination for loading and transportation. The wastes will be dumped in the non-

mineralized zone within the mining lease area.

4.2.2 Dispersion Model Details

The impact of suspended particulate matter on ambient air quality from of the proposed soapstone

mine was modelled using US EPA ISCST3 - Industrial Source Complex – Short Term Model (Version

02035). The ISCST3 model is capable of handling multiple sources, including point, volume, area and

open pit source types. However, in the present scope the model was used for area source type

because of the operations on and above the ground.

4.2.3 Area

The ISC AREA source algorithms were used to model low level releases with no plume rise from the

topsoil and over burden storage piles. The ISC uses a numerical integration approach for modelling

impacts from area sources.

4.2.4 Model Input Parameters

Meteorological Data ,The hourly micro-meteorological parameters were recorded near the proposed

mining site continuously for three months through April 2012 to June 2012. Besides the site specific

hourly meteorological parameters like wind direction, wind speed, ambient temperature, additional

derived parameters like atmospheric stability and mixing height were also applied in the model.

Other parameters were estimated or obtained from the secondary sources as discussed below:

4.2.5 Atmospheric Stability Classes

The required hourly Pasquill – Gifford Stability Classes were determined using Turner’s method and

solar isolation as per the provisions described by Central Pollution Control Board1, Delhi. The

reference longitude and latitude for the estimation of solar insulation were 77o26’10” and 30

o41’23”

respectively.

4.2.6 The mixing height information for the above mentioned location was obtained from the mixing

height contours publication by India Meteorological Department.

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4.2.7 Source Data

The activities identified resulting in to air pollution is mainly blasting, drilling and material handling.

These activities primarily generate suspended particulate matters. The source of gaseous emissions

will be from the blasting, excavator, compressors and dumpers on the site. Considering that the

excavator, compressor and dumpers will comply with the ‘pollution under control’ norms, dispersion

modelling of gaseous emissions was excluded in the study.

As per the mining plan, the identified areas of emissions within the mining lease area were:

• Mining Zone

• Overburden Stockpile

• Road Transfer Network

The review of mining operation specifies the following source/point of suspended particulate matter

emissions which were considered in the preparing the emission inventory for the modelling study –

1. Drilling

2. Blasting

3. Overburden Removal

4. Material Handling

5. Wind Erosion of Stockpile Surfaces

4.2.8 Emission Factors/Inventory

The emission factor relating to the above sources are given in Table 4.1. The calculation details are

enclosed.

Table: 4.1 - Emission Factor Suspended Particulate Matter (≤30µm)

There will be 280 working days in a year and the mining activities will be carried out in a single shift of

8 hours during daytime – the variable emission rate options were used accordingly.

4.2.9 Modelling Scenarios

The following conditions were considered as the worst case scenario while estimating the load factor

in the model inputs

• Mining Activity: The mining activities include drilling, blasting, overburden removal and material

handling i.e. loading, transfer and unloading. Since these activities are proportional to the mine

production, the year with maximum estimated production out of initial five years. For the

modelling, the peak production of 289 tonnes per day was assumed and the maximum quantity of

generated waste per day was considered to be 57 tonnes.

Activities Suspended Particulate Matter (≤30µm) emission factor

Blasting 69.71006 kg/blast

Drilling 0.59000 kg/hole

Material Handling OB 0.00242 kg/t

Limestone 0.03695 kg/t

Transportation Dumper 2.02103 kg/KVT

Wind Erosion OB 0.04947 kg/m2/year

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• OB Stockpile: The dimensions of the full scale stockpiles of overburden at the end of the fifth year

were considered to calculate particulate matter generated due to wind erosion.

• Transportation: The transportation network within the mining lease area was considered as area

source instead of the line source because of the close mess and continuous movement of the

vehicles on these roads.

The dimensions considered for the above area sources in the model are given in Table 4.2

Table: 4.2 - Area Source Dimensions

Area Length, m Width, m

pitA 150.00 35.00

pitB 150.00 45.00

OB DumpA 140.00 50.00

OB DumpB 150.00 70.00

Road 500.00 10.00

Blasting 8.00 7.50

Drill 3.00 3.00

4.2.10 Results and Discussions

The modelling results and isopleths are presented below:

The estimated 24hourly maximum ground level concentration of PM (≤30µm) was 15µg/m3at 500m

in South east with respect to mining zone. The isopleth of the predicted particulate concentration

because of the collective operations within the mining zone is shown in Figure below .The 24hrly

incremental GLC of PMat the ambient air quality stations are presented in Table below.

Fig No : 7 - 24hourly Isopleth of Predicted Concentration of PM (≤30µm)

Rerli BorliGarag nala

Palor K

a Kh

ala

V

V

V

V

V

V

VV

V

V

V

V

V

V

V

V

V

V

V

V

V

8.5

0Km

.

Sangrah

Kalth

Barag

Khundwari

DADARF

Koriyana

Jainchha

Ganog

Nerabeg

Rajana

Bagh

Sainj

Jabrog

Banithian

Andheri

Kashlog

Koti

Bhatan

Gatlog

Palor

? A4

?A7

?A3

?A8

? A5?A2

?A9

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Table:4.3- Predicted 24hourly Concentration of PM (≤30µm) at Ambient Air Quality Monitoring

Stations because of Mining Activities

Station Code Predicted Particulate

Matter (≤30µm), µµµµg/m3

Measured 95%tile

PM10 Conc., µµµµg/m3

A1 4.38 69.7

A2 1.54 69.8

A3 0.10 69.3

A4 0.04 67.7

A5 0.07 71.6

A6 0.03 72.5

A7 0.07 68.7

A8 0.05 68.6

A9 0.33 71.1

4.2.11 Conclusions

It is evident from that the major sources of particulate matter emission are blasting and

transportation within the mining lease area. However, blasting contributes significant amount of

particulate matter into the atmosphere but the impact due to haul road transportation was found to

be comparatively significant. This is because of the limited intermittent blasting (max one) in a day.

While interpreting the model results, please be advised that the predications were made based on

the worst case scenarios which are unlikely to occur during the mining period. Further, the

considered emission factors applied to the uncontrolled emissions and therefore the applying dust

suppression control measures especially to the haul roads will further reduce the particulate

concentration in real-time.

The predicted concentrations are Suspended Particulate Matters2 having particle size ≤30µm, which

includes PM10 fractions; therefore, the PM10 concentration will be less than the predicted

concentrations.

Emission Factor/Inventory Calculation Sheet Year s 5.0

Wor king Days/year 280.0

Wor king Hour s/day 8.0

Dr ill hour s/day 5.0

Tot al Hour s/year 11200.0

2 PM10 modelling requires minimum one year meteorological data.

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Material Handling

Mean vehicle speed 8 km/h

Road surface silt loading 8.5 g/m2

Drop distance 0.5 m

Mean vehicle weight 14 tons

Avg distance travelled within mining area 27 km/day/vehicle

Moisture Content 10 %

Vehicle Gross Mass 20 tons

Blasting

Area blasted 60 m2/day

Depth of blast holes 10.5 m

Quantity of ANFO 85 kg/day

Number of blast 1 per day

Drilling

Drilling (Jackhammer) 20 hole/day

Drilling (Wagon) 5.4 hole/day

Overburden

OB Quantity 57 tons per day

OB Silt Content 5 %

OB Density 1.55 kg/m3

OB Moisture Content 1.4 %

Topsoil

Topsoil Quantity 0 tons per day

Topsoil Silt Content 30 %

Topsoil Density 1.15 kg/m3

Topsoil Moisture Content 8 %

Mineral

Mineral Quantity 289 tons per day

Mineral Silt Content 2 %

Mineral Density 1.4 kg/m3

Mineral Moisture Content 0.2 %

Meteorology

number of rainy days with measurable >0.25mm 75.5 day

mean wind speed 2.6 m/s

Time in the year with unobstructed wind speed >19.3km/h 2.47 %

Machine Power (total)

Dumpers 4015 HP

JCBs 130 HP

Jack Hammers 15 HP

Wagon drillers 15 HP

Area Length Width Height

pitA 150.00 35.00 70.00

pitB 150.00 45.00 30.00

OB DumpA 140.00 50.00 10.00

OB DumpB 150.00 70.00 10.00

Road 500.00 10.00 0.00

Blasting 8.00 7.50 0.00

Drill 3.00 3.00 0.00

Dimension, m

Blasting pitA 69.71 kg/day

Drilling pitA 14.99 kg/day

Material Handling Topsoil pitA 0.00 kg/day

OB pitA 0.14 kg/day

Limestone pitA 10.70 kg/day

Transportation Dumper 54.57 kg/day

Erosion OB 2.41 kg/day

pitA = active mining zone

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4.2.12 Anticipated impacts

Ambient air quality measured in the core & buffer zone is reflection of mining activities not due to

Sangrah limestone mine alone but also due to concurrent mining and other activities of the buffer

zone, traffic on the road passing through the ML and other activities in the adjacent villages.

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.

4.2.13 Control measures

Following are the control measures proposed:

(i) Wet drilling is proposed to reduce the dust generated from it.

(ii) Water sprinkling will be done on haul roads, waste dumps so that dust will be settled down,

and will reduce generation of dust.

(iii) The breaking of minerals will be done manually and since the mineral is also moist practically

there will be negligible dust generation.

(iv) Transportation of mineral will be done on Tarred road and trucks will be covered by tarpaulin

which will reduce air pollution, predicted.

(v) Regular maintenance of machinery and vehicle will be done to check the excess emissions. A

system of regular overhauling of dumper & excavators, after specified hours of working shall

be evolved and observed to avoid generation of obnoxious fumes.

(vi) Greenbelt with tall trees are planted. It will absorb the particulates and reduce the

concentration of SO2, NOx .

(vii) Plantation in safety Zone will also protect the soil from wind erosions.

(viii) Cultivation of grasses on dumps will reduce wind erosion.

(ix) Personnel protective equipments will be provided even to the women workers also who are

facing dust during loading & unloading of minerals

4.3.0 Noise & vibration

4.3.1 Mining activities, locations, used equipments, type of equipment, schedule of operations like

drilling, blasting, excavation, breaking of mineral, loading of mineral & OB, transportation of mineral

& o/B & unloading of O/B has been discussed in detail in mining plan approved by IBM and

accordingly plans have been prepared.The cumulative impact of operations of machines for noise &

vibration in the area will not be concentrated at one place, all machines will not be operated at a

time, the impact of noise & vibration will not be on all the places at a time.

Table: 4.4 - Showing Noise level of mine after prediction effect

S.

No

Sample site Distance

s in K.M

Directio

ns

Ground

level noise

dB(A)

Noise

emission in

dB(A)

Remarks

1 Bhootmari ---- ---- 54.141 2-3 Will reduce due to

attenuation

practices & wind

dispersion etc.

2 PWD road near Barag

Village

0.50 SSE 52.577 1-2

3 Sanghara lease area 2.50 W 54.576 1

4 Kundwari Village 0.52 NNE 52.505 1

5 Sanghara to Renuka

Ji PWD road

3.27 WSW 53.559 1

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6 Renuka sanctuary

boundary

8.65 S 52.301 1

7 Kaith Village 4.83 SW 52.812 1

8 Koriyana Village 3.15 NW 52.158 1

9 Sangrah Village 2.50 W 52.845 1

Table No. 4.5 Activity Linked Noise

S.

No

Activity Source Location Timing /

duration

Noise

(dBA)

Exposure Mitigative

measures

1 Drilling Wagon drill (1)

& compressor

(2), Jack

Hammer (2)

Within pit

(staggered)

6-7 hours 75-80

(max)

Drill operators

& helpers

with ear muffs

2 Blasting Blasting

material, ANFO

detonators (25

holes/day)

Within pit

(staggered)

1/2 hour/ rest

hour/day time

75-80

(max)

Blaster &

blaster helpers

with ear muffs

3 Excavation Excavator (1) /

JCB(1), dumper

(5)

Within pit

(staggered)

7 hous with

intermittent

break

75-80

(max)

Excavator /

dumper

operator

/helper

with ear muffs

4 Breaking of

mineral

Rock

breaker/manual

breaking (900

tonne/day)

Within

/outside

Staggered

6-7 hours

60-65

(max)

Face workers with ear muffs

5 Loading of

mineral &

OB

Truck/dumper/

excavator/JCB

(1000

tonne/day)

Within pit

(staggered)

short 70-75 Loader

operator

/dumper

operator/help

er

with ear muffs

6 Transportat

ion of

mineral &

overburden

Truck/dumper

(15)

Road/

staggered

intermittent 70-75 Truck &

dumper

operator &

helper

Cabins in

machines /

supporting

belts

7 unloading

of O/B

Truck/dumper

(40 cum/day)

Dumping

site

Short/intermitte

nt

70-75 Spotter/dump

er operator

with ear muffs

All the above activities will not be concentrated at one place therefore the noise generated will

reduce. Hours of operation of all the machineries will also be not more than 7 hours and activities will

be staggered further the persons subjected to noise level will not receive noise pollution

continuously.

4.3.2 Model for Sound Wave Propagation during Operation:- For an approximate estimation or

dispersion of noise in the ambient air from the point source, a standard mathematical model for

sound wave propagation is used. The noise generated by equipment decrease with increased

distance from the source due to wave divergence. An additional decrease in sound pressure level

with distance from the source is expected due to atmospheric effect or its interaction with objects in

the transmission path.

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For hemispherical sound wave propagation through homogenous loss free medium, one can estimate

noise levels at various locations, due to different sources using model based on first principles, as per

the following equation:

Lp2=Lp1-20Log (r2 / r1) – AE - AM (1)

Where,

Sound Lp2 and Lp1 are the Sound Pressure Levels (SPL) at points located at a distances of r2 and r1

from the source. AE & AM are attenuations due to Environmental conditions (E) and Machine

correction (M). The combined effect of all the sources can be determined at various locations by the

following equation.

Lp(total) = 10Log (10 (Lpa)/10

+ 10(Lpa)/10

+ ((Lpa)/10

+ .............. ) (2)

Where Lpa, Lpb, Lpc

are noise pressure levels at a point due to different sources.

Machine Correction (AM):-The background noise level, when the machine is not in operation should

be determined at one or more locations while conducting the test. The readings at each location,

with the machine in operation should exceed the background levels by at least 10 dB in each pressure

level of interest. If the difference is less than 10 dB, correction should be applied. If the difference

between the measured sound and the background sound in any sound pressure level if less than 3 dB

a valid measurement of the machine cannot be made. In order to reduce background noise to

acceptable levels, it may be necessary to acoustically treat the equipment.

Environmental Correction (AE)

The equivalent sound pressure level can be calculated from the measured sound pressure level (Leg

measured ) = (Leg measured ) – K1 – K2

Where,

K1 = Factor for the background noise correction. The correction was not applied in this modeling

exercise, as it was not possible to measure the background noise levels by putting off machines.

Hence, it was considered as zero.

K2 = Environmental correction

Since the workings are scattered and also the operation of machineries are not continuous therefore,

impact due to mining and allied activities will not increase more than 5-10 Leq within the mining

lease and the impact in nearby villages will be negligible.

4.3.3 Industrial Noise Standards:-The OSHA has recommended permissible noise exposure limit for

Industrial worker which is based on 90 dB (A) for 8 hours exposure a day. The limits are given below:

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Table: - 4.6 Permissible Exposure Noise Limits as per CPCB norms

Total time of exposure per day

in hours

Noise level in dB (A)

8 90

6 92

4 95

3 97

2 100

1 105

½ 110

¼ 115

The workers are not exposed to the above limits as prescribed by CPCB. Potential construction noise

impact can be minimized or avoided by imposing a combination of the following good site practices:

4.3.4 Grounds of impact

• Use of equipments and vehicles during the operations.

• Jack hammer and compressor will generate noise during drilling. Jack hammer & wagon drill

operators will also be subjected to vibration.

• Blasting will lead to the generation of noise and Vibrations. There is no building likely to be

effected by ground vibration generated due to blasting. Use of explosive at a time will also be less

and therefore vibration generated due to blasting will be minimum.

• Movement of vehicles at the time of transportation will generate noise. The operations of

machineries will be subjected to vibration

4.3.5 Identification & Assessment of Impacts –

These activities will not cause much problem as there is no human settlements within the lease area

and in close proximity to the lease area and other mitigative measures are proposed. The noise and

vibrations generated are short term and periodic and are within permissible limits. Hence, there will

be no impact due to noise level on hearing.

4.3.6 Mitigative Measures

• We are proposing plantation on both sides of road passing from mining lease area which will

provide noise barriers for point sources and line sources.

• Rock breaker is also proposed to reduce frequency of blasting.

• Cabins in machines & isolation of equipments.

• Quaterly monitoring of noise level will be done at the stations identified. Regular medical

examination of workers for audiometery as well as general health check ups will be done for the

operators of the machineries so that any impact due to vibrations of the machineries etc can be

detected.

• Use of PPE like ear muffs etc. by workers (women’s also) on duty will be ensured.

• Proper and timely maintenance of machines excavator, transport vehicle will help to check and

reduce sound nuisance as much as possible.

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• Controlled blasting techniques will be used. Blasting will be carried out once in a day time for

very small duration, i.e. for few seconds only. Muffling will be adopted to reduce the impacts of

blasting.

• Proper mitigations will be taken to avoid wild animals, coming near the mining activities in search

of water and food. Fodder and water for these wild animals will be made available, away from the

mining areas.

4.3.7 Mitigative measures are proposed to avoid the following circumstances

� Due to noise & vibration it may affect the habitation, maturation of surrounding Biodiversity.

� As there is scarcity of water in the jungle (Renukaji wild life sanctuary which is about 8.5 km from

the lease area) so wild animals may come out in search of water & may be affected due to noise &

vibration and also may be hunted.

� It may affect health hazards of the workers and surrounding living creatures causing deafness in

ear, mental & physical imbalance in the body due to noise & vibration.

4.4.0 Water environment:- Assessment of the adverse impact and indicate the proposed mitigating

steps to abate the likely adverse impact relating to the following:

4.4.1 Impact on Water Environment

Surface water Flow

• Surface run off water through the mining pits, waste dumps, top soil stacks is likely to cause land

erosion & take silts with it to the surface water sources like polar ka khala, Garag ka Khala & Giri

River due to which silts are likely to be accumulated over the nalla & river beds. However there

will be no impact as the Limestone does not contain any toxic substance which can directly harm

to the Biotic or Abiotic components of the environment.

• Rising of nalla bed/ river bed may increase highest flood level.

• Water quality - The water will pass through broken lithlogical units, waste dump & its quality is

likely to affect. The OB and mineral are naturally occurring minerals and are nontoxic and

therefore there will be no toxicity in water.

Ground water flow

• People of the area does not depend on ground water, mining will be much above ground water

table. Since, water table which is deep i.e 30 m below the lowest working RL & mining will be

carried out much above the water table & therefore there will be no impact on ground water.

• The baseline study done for water flow & surface water quality does not show any impact of mining

and allied activities on water quality and quantity.

4.4.2 Mitigation measures

I- Garland Drainage/Earthen Mound:- 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 should not be allowed to enter into

the pit and workings. Therefore it is proposed to develop garlands drains for proper drainage of water

and a set of garland drainages will be made in the mining as shown in Plate No. VI. The water will be

accumulated at the lower most gradient by constructing siltation tanks/ loose stone check dams

which will act as siltation tank & water reservoir in the buffer zone. Silts will be regularly cleared from

the siltation pond / check dams.

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ii- Surface Water :- Surface water is not likely to be affected since the nallas will be left as it is and will

neither be blocked nor diverted. All water drains from the pits will be constructed in such a way that

the water is drained to nallas through check dams before joining the main flow. The surface run off

water will be diverted away from mining pits and dumps through garland drains and water drains. No

natural water stream is disturbed.

iii- Erosion of land of mining pits and external dump :

In this area of steep topography the speed of run of water is very high and therefore, there is

possibility of land erosion of mining pits and external dumps in the form of land slides bench

collapses, bench failures .But the pits are designed to disallow the flow of rain water in the pits, and

safety precautions will be taken by disallowing the entry of workers during the rains . proper retaining

walls and parapet walls are proposed to control and counter the effect of rain water.

Proper drainage of water, benching & terracing of dumps will reduce land slides . At the toe of the

dump retaining walls will be provided so that erosion will be minimized. To reduce the speed of water

gully plugs will be constructed at appropriate places.

The ground water in hilly terrain goes very deep and does not have relevance. No spring occurs near

the mining pits and dumps. The expected depth of water table in this area is more than 50 m. The

depth of mining operations are very limited and ground water will not be intersected during mining.

4.4.3 Precautionary measures proposed for drainage courses

In this area there is one perennial Giri river & seasonal nallas like Garag ka khalla & polar ka khalla.

Due to mining activities it is anticipated that over burden and mineral fines flowing with water may

cause siltation and affect the flow of drainage courses in nallah. 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 get affected.

Therefore to safeguard the existing drainages following precautions are proposed.

• Garland drains are proposed surrounding the mining pits, waste dumps and back filled areas. Even

vertical water drains are proposed so that from one bench to another bench water flows in a

controlled manner without causing the sliding of benches, dump, terraces, etc. Even during rains

these drainages will be regularly cleaned from the silts so that there is no obstruction to flow of

water.

• Mining activities are so planned that no drainage will be disturbed; a safety zone for each drainage

of 10-15 m will be left on both sides.

• The mining pits will be properly benched; and waste dumps will be properly terraced with

retaining walls at the toe so that there is no land slide during the rains.

• The benches of mining pits, terraces of waste dumps will have grass plantation during the rains

and if possible local cultivators will be allowed to grow vegetables and other seasonal crops so that

it will also reduce the land degradation and will provide additional income to the local people.

Cultivated land reduces the soil erosion and this aspect will be utilized for reducing the soil erosion

and also the effect of siltation on drainages.

• The over burden and mineral is non toxic and therefore not have any effect on quality of water

flowing in these drains.

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• Check dams are already constructed so that speed of water flowing during rains does not increase

abruptly to cause land slide and degradation of land and these check dams will also works for

settlement of the silts before the clean water flows out of the lease area.

• Regular monitoring of quality of water and surface water flow in these drainages isproposed to

take care of adverse impact due to mining because these nallas ultimately fall in river Giri and

therefore along with silt.

• The other mines like bhootmarhi etc are operating in this area and water from several drainages /

nallas coming out of the other M.L areas in the rainy season ultimately falls in Giri river .Therefore,

there are possibilities of silts flowing to Giri river increasing nallah bed. Efforts are is required to

clear the silts during the rains and also after the rains.

• Regular monitoring of water quality / suspended particals in water during the rains will be made.

4.5.0 Land Environment

4.5.1 Upto the end of first five years, 5.0955 ha of the land will be degraded due to mining & allied

activities. The breakup of the land to be used due to mining & allied activities at the end of 5th

year

and end of lease period along with the existing scenario is given in table below.

Table – 4.7 Land use

S. No. Type of land use Present land

use

At the end of

5th year

At the end of

lease period

1 Area of excavation 0.8866 2.99 6.50

2 Storage for top soil 0 0 0

3 Waste dump 0.5260 0.89 0.65

4 Mineral/sub grade storage 0 0 0



0.022 0.022 0.022

6 Roads 0.31 0.31 0

7 Railways 0 0 0

8 Green belt 0 0.8835 0.8835

9 Tailing pond 0 0 0

10 Effluent treatment plant 0 0 0

11 Mineral separation plant 0 0 0

12 Township area 0 0 0

13 Others (to be specified) safety

zone

0 0 0

Total 1.7446 5.0955 8.0555

14

Area which will remain

untouched

6.3104 2.96 0

Total 8.0555 8.0555 8.0555

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Out side ML

S. No. Type of land use Present land

use

At the end of

5th year

At the end of lease

period

1 Waste dump 0.20 0.70 2.70



0.10 0.10 0.10

3 Roads 0.50 0.50 0.50

4 Green belt 0.25 0.25 0.25

Total 1.05 1.55 3.55

Table:- 4.8 Land use pattern pre mining, mining operations (During life of mine & post mining at the

end of conceptual period)

At the

beginning of

the mining

Area

(ha)

During life of the

mine

Area

(ha)

Reclamation at the end of

life of the mine

Area

(ha)

Gair mumkin

Land

0 Mining with road &

ramps

6.50 Afforestation on ultimate

benches & road – ramps

5.50

Shamlati land 8.0555 Dumps (waste) 0.65 Back filling & afforestation 1.00

Infrastructures 0.022 Afforestation on waste

dump area

0.65

Green Belt 0.8835 Green belt 0.8835



0.022

Sub Total ( area

used)

8.0555 Sub Total (Afforestation) 8.0555

Area not disturbed 0 Area not disturbed 0

Total 8.0555 Total 8.0555 Total : 8.0555

Outside ML area we have obtained permission after grant of mining lease for construction of

approach road to the pit and construction of office complex which is about 0.6 hect.

Table : 4.9 Land utilized at the end of 5th

year (Area in ha)

Activity

Present Advancement Total

Mining 0.8866 2.1034 2.99

Road & ramps 0.3105 - 0.3105

Waste dump 0.5260 Vacated 0.286 ha = 0.6500 0.89

Infrastructure 0.022 - 0.022

Green belt 0 0.8835 0.8835

Total 1.7451 3.6369 5.096

Area not disturbed 6.3104 4.4186 2.9595

Total ML area (hect.) 8.05.55 8.05.55 8.0555

The waste dump area advancement would be 0.650 ha in first five years. However 0.286 ha area of

earlier dumps would be vacated and therefore net addition of 0.364 ha would be done for dumping.

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4.5.2 Reclamation

Reclamation is proposed by afforestation on ultimate benches/back filling/ and area vacated by road

and infrastructures over 8.0555 ha land during life of the mine. But during lease period only green

belt development will be possible because even area used for dumping will be used as road and ramp

for mining pits.

Table : 4.10 - Post Mining land use of core zone with environment management

Post Mining land use of core zone with environment management

Sr. No. Description Land use (ha)

Plantation Water

body

Public

use

Un-

disturbed

Total

Reclamation & rehabilitation of land used by mining

1- Mining

Ultimate benches &

road - ramps 5.50 0 0 0 5.50

Back filling 1.00 0 0 0 1.00

Water reservior 0 0 0 0 0

Sub total 6.50 0 0 0 6.50

2- Dumps 0.65 0 0 0 0.65

3- Infrastructure 0.022 0 0 0 0.022

4- Green belt 0.8835 0 0 0 0.8835

Sub total 1.5555 0 0 0 1.5555

G.Total 8.05.55 0 0 0 8.05.55

Area not disturbed

0 0

Total ML area 8.05.55

4.5.3 Impacts on Land Environment

Change in topography: - Mining is proposed to be carried out from RL 1914.27 to 1700 m RL but the

depth of the pit will not increase more than 15 to 20 mtrs below the ground level .The over burden is

proposed to be dumped in core zone and height will be maintained in the form of terraces with 10

mts height each and maximum 3 to 4 terraces. Therefore there will not be major changes in

topography of the area.

Change in drainage pattern:- The drainage pattern is not likely to be disturbed due to mining ,as the

mining and other structures are proposed to follow the contour lines of the area. However minor

diversion structures like garland drains, water drains, etc., along the toe of dumps and on pit heads,

to divert the water are proposed. Further 10-15 mtrs barriers on both sides of the drainages are

proposed.

4.5.4 Scientific mining methods to mitigate the impacts of mining activity on land stability.

1. The mining will be done systematically by formation of benches of 10 m height and 10 m width.

2. Average slope of the benches will be 70 degree and the average slope of the stack will be less

than 400

which will take care of land slide due to heavy rainfall.

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3. During rains, emergency gauge will be maintained for proper drainages of water & cleaning of

silts.

4. The waste rocks dumping will also be done by formation of terraces which will be subsequently

vacated.

5. The land required for mining and allied activities will be used gradually.

6. During rainy season the grasses are cultivated on unbroken area. Therefore there will be no

substantial impact on agriculture / grazing due to use of land.

7. Development of land suitable for grasses / fruit trees which will be beneficial during and after

closure of the mines.

4.5.5 Erosion of water dumps

To arrest erosion of dump, the following steps would be taken.

1. Construction of retaining wall at the toe of the dump

2. Construction of the water garlands at the top of the dump.

3. The average slope of the stack will be less than 400

and however it will be terraced with 10m

height and width more than 10m.

4. During rains grasses will be planted on dumps. In mining pits cultivation will continue

therefore, there will be no land erosion.

6. The species proposed covers local species and therefore the land will not have any impact on

biodiversity and forest cover.

4.5.6 Agreement for use of Shamlati land –

1. After mining land will be made suitable for cultivation and will be handed over to owners.

2. Providing employment to Shamlati land holders.

3. Payment of yearly rent.

4.6.0 Solid Waste Management

4.6.1 The waste generated in mine is a solid waste which is non hazardous .The mining waste would

be dumped both inside & outside lease area in the dumps created for the purpose which would be re-

handled and backfilled in the void created due to mining.

4.6.2 Preventive measures:

1. Refuse - Instead of buying new containers, bags, bottles from the market, use the ones that are

already available.

2. Reuse - Do not throw away the soft drink cans, the bottles, paper. Alternately, you can store them

and sell it to the kabariwalla who takes these for recycling. Reuse the plastic bags for many other

purposes, which can be used over and over again.

3. Recycle- Segregate your wastes so that non-perishable wastes are easily collected and taken for

recycling.

4. Reduce- Reduce the generation of unnecessary waste.

5. Electronic waste generated from mine office will be stacked & disposed properly.

6. Oil separation arrangement will be made at the work shop so that grease & oil is separated from

water used in maintaining of vehicles. Drained out oil and grease is also disposed properly.

7. Septic tank or soak pit is proposed so that water do not flow into the surrounding nalla.

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4.7.0 Afforestation programme

In this area there is limitation for afforestation since the land is mostly agricultural and they have

agriculture as only means of their livelihood. The project proponent is already engaged with

plantation work since several years in consultation with panchayat and forest department and keeping

suitable provisions for etc.

Table : 4.11 Afforestation in the mining lease area during life of the mine

Year wise

plantation

Location Area in

hectares

No.

of

plant

s

No. of

specie

s

% survival

expected

Remarks

Existing on

2011 – 12

Waste dumps 1.00 600 10 585 Area

surrendered

Sub total 1.00 600 10 585

2013 –

2017

Green belt 0.8835 883 10 70%

2018 –

2022

- 0 0 0 0

2023 –

2027

- 0 0 0 0

2028 –

2032

- 0 0 0 0

2033 –

2037

Afforestation on ultimate

benches

5.5 5500 10 70%

Backfilling and afforestation 1.0 1000 10 70%

Afforestation on waste

dump

0.65 650 10 70%



0.022 22 10 70%

Sub total 8.05.55 8055 10 70%

Table: 4.12 - Afforestation on adjacent land purchased / proposed

Year wise plantation Location Area in

hectares

No. of

plants

No. of

species

% survival

expected

Existing as on 2012 Waste dumps 0.20 Grass Plantation

Surface 0.25 200 10 150%

Sub total 0.45 200 10 150%

2013-17 Waste dumps 0 0 0 0

2018-22 Waste dumps 0.50 500 10 70%

2023-27 Waste dumps 1.00 1000 10 70%

2028-32 Waste dumps 1.00 1000 10 70%

Total 2.50 2500 10 70%

The project proposes to do plantation on 0.2 hect. govt. waste land every year, if the land is allotted

by panchayat for plantation.

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Species to be planted

1. Local species:- Beul, Chakara, Gorial, Pears, Kimnu, Diam, Katheru, Ban, Singhar, Dhaula, Kunja,

Bhukumber, Kingora, Kathi Sison & Pdera.

2. Fruits plants: Aam, Amrud, Anjeer, Anar, Bore, Jamoon, Papita, Banana, Custered Apple.

3. Grass for dump stabilization: Gloria Phenesis, Dhaman, Local Grasses

4. Flowering Plants:Bogan bell, Rose, Gulmohar, Kaner, Raliya,

Post plantation care:

This will include the following measures

• Protection from grazing and fire.

• Watering at least once a week during dry spells.

• Manuring.

• Weeding three times in the first and twice a year, during the subsequent two years & soil working.

• Replacement of causalities.

• Protection from pests.

• This post plantation care will be undertaken at least for three years after the plantation.

4.8.0 Biological Environment: Loss of forest resource, economically important plants, medicinal

plants and threat to rare and endangered species due to deforestation: Since the entire land is

shamlat land therefore, there will be no loss to forest growth. No tree will be felled due to mining and

allied activities.

4.8.1 Mitigation measures to compensate the loss of forest cover and impact on wild life

• The plant species proposed for greenbelt development along PWD road, patches etc will include

local species, fruit plants, forestry plants suitable for fuel wood, timber, animal life and grasses

suitable for cattle’s.

• As per the records of forest department the wild life in the area will get suitable food chain due to

plantation and implementation of wild life conservation plan.

• Wild life conservation plan has also been provided with a capital cost of Rs 3.00 lac and annual

recurring cost of Rs. 3.70 lac and placed at Annexure XI D. Which will be implemented and regular

monitoring is proposed as advised by Forest and Wildlife Department by submission of half yearly

progress report and subsequent inspection by Forest Department & MoEF.

• There will be no impact on biodiversity, wildlife habitat, migratory corridors, migratory avi-fauna,

rare and endangered species, medicinal plants etc due to mining activities since there is no forest

grown in the core zone.

4.9.0 Socio-Economic status

4.9.1 There is no inhabitation within the mining lease area. Hence neither village nor any part of the

village will be disturbed during the whole life of the mine. The mining and associated activities offer

opportunities of employment to the people living in surrounding. The increased employment

opportunity would also add to the purchase power and ultimately culminate in improved living.

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4.9.2 Community development programmes

The Owner is regularly participating in village development programme which include –

• Aid to schools

• Free distribution of books & uniforms to the students.

• Construction of rooms, toilets & other facilities for school.

• Medical camps - Free distribution of medicines, expansion of dispensaries etc

• Construction of water tanks near water stream and connecting tanks by pipelines to nearby

villages for supply of water.

• Training & awareness programmes on improved farming practices / afforestation programmes.

• Plantation programme in villages

• Assistance for Pesticides /Seeds/ Vermi compost/ Fertilizer

• Free distribution of plants & also assistance in plant maintenance watering etc. in nearby houses as

an afforestation programme.

The above programmes are proposed to continue in future as well for which suitable provision in

budget is made.

4.9.3 R & R plans

In the absence of inhabitants in core zone no effective plan of R & R is required .However the project

proponent is already taking several steps for community development.

4.9.4 Socio economic Management plan

Socio-economic environment will have positive impact due to the mining project in the area.

These are;

• The mining in the area will create rural employment.

� Social welfare programme like provision of medical facilities, water supply, recreational amenities

for the employees as well as for nearby villagers.

4.10.0 Disaster Management Plan

4.10.1 All types of industries face certain types of hazards which can disrupt normal activities

abruptly.

The disaster could be due to fires, inundation, failure of machinery, explosion etc. The following

natural/industrial problems may be encountered during the mining operations:

1. Mine accidents

2. Fire

3. Land slides

4. Earthquakes

5. Due to cloud bursts / heavy rainfall / nallas/rivers may flow to the maximum extend causing flood

like situation to the villages / houses / hutments constructed along the river/nalla banks.

4.10.2 All emergency situations in the areas whether these are incidental to mining or otherwise

need following arrangements:

• Emergency procedure / management plan should be readily available and should come into force

without wasting time and to assist district administration / police / medical authorities of the

area.

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• Withdrawal of persons from the affected areas.

• Siren / signals to inform the surrounding population likely to be effected by emergency.

• To provide emergency facilities available at the mines at such time.

4.11.0 Environmental Risks

Any likely risk on surrounding environment needs mitigation .In table below risk involved & mitigation

measures required are deliberated.

Table: 4.13 Environmental risk & mitigative measures

Risk Mitigation measures

Earth quakes may cause

sliding of benches / slopes /

external dumps.

Proper benching, terracing on dumps stabilization of dumps is

essential.

Impact on surface water

bodies

No diversion of water bodies, regular cleaning of silts.

Surface drainage pattern

Speed of flow of water in the mining area should be reduced by

construction of gully plugs and check dams on hill slopes .

Land slides Vibration due to blasting in the nearby areas is likely to cause

land slide therefore controlled blasting is essential.

Increased traffic / traffic in

the night

The capacity of the road in hilly areas should be adequate to

take increase traffic. As far as possible traffic in the night should

be avoided .

Noise & vibration The area is very much sensitive for flora & fauna. Activities in

the night should be avoided , blasting should be minimized .

Deforestation Alternative source of fuel wood should be provided . So as to

reduce load of forest due to increase fuel wood consumption.

4.12.0 Occupational risks and arrangements proposed

4.12.1 The details are given in table No 4.14

Table 4.14 - Occupational risks and arrangements proposed

S. No. Source/ Location Provisions Proposed Protective equipments

Proposed

1 Fire

A Due to Oil & lubricant

store

1. Fire extinguishers foam and dry

powder type along with fire buckets

2. Covered store

3. To prepare emergency

organization for all risk hazards.

4- Formation of safety committee.

5. Monthly meeting and review.

6. Follow up action on issues of

Already suggested

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B Electricity

Fire & shock

1. Proper earthling.

2. Over load protection & automatic

trip devices fitted.

3. Fire extinguishers CO2 type with

buckets sand etc.

4. Artificial respiration arrangement.

5. First aid and ambulance facility.




8. Monthly meeting and revue.

Use of hand gloves and

testers.

C Explosives magazine 1- Fire extinguishers foam and dry

power type along with fire buckets

provided.

2- Covered magazine

3. Separate storage for detonators &

high explosive.

4. Chowkidar cabin

5. Lightning arrester

Use of hand gloves and

shoes without iron

nails.

D Hazards due lightning 1 Lightning arrester with proper

earthing system at high places

explosive magazines etc.




4. Monthly meeting and revue.

5. Follow up action on issues of

safety & health.

Lightning arrester to

be regularly tested.

2 Explosives

A Use of explosive Appointment of competent and

qualified blasters & following rules as

per MMR, 1961 for use. of explosives

Hands gloves, use of

ear muffs and dust

respirators. Use of

blasting shelters for

taking shelters.

B Ground vibration Ground vibration study & to do

blasting accordingly.

N.A.

C Flying fragments Withdrawal of persons before

blasting from safety zone. Use of

blasting, flags and siren.

N.A.

3 Fall of sides / stones

A At Mining faces Working as per MMR,1961 Use of helmets, shoes,

knee caps goggles etc.

B Dumps Proper terracing, stabilization &

water drains.

N.A.

4 Working on high

benches

Use of safety belts and rope.

N.A.

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5

Movement of trucks &

dumpers on road in

hilly areas

Proper gradient parapet walls

adequate lighting, reversing siren,

proper maintenance of trucks etc.

N.A.

6 Welding & workshop

activities

Provisions of MMR, 1961 Hand loves, welding

shields etc.

7 Failure of high pressure

equipments

Pressure gauges & un-loader valves

on compressors

N.A.

8 Improper illumination

in the night shift

Illumination standards as per DGMS

circular.

N.A.

9 Dust & noxious fumes Standards as per DGMS & CPCB Use of dust mask

10 Noise pollution Standards as per DGMS & CPCB Use of ear muff / plug.

11

Water pollution Standards as per ISI & proper

arrangement for water drainage

siltation control and use of bleaching

powder during rains.

N. A.

4.13.0 Impact on health

The details are given in table below.

Table: 4.15 Impacts on Health

Type of dieses Causes Protective measures

Lung diseases Inhalation of dust Suppression of dust and protective equipments

Stomach diseases Water pollution Proper treatment of water & regular analysis

Night blindness Bad illumination Proper lighting

Hearing

Working at high

noise areas

Measures to suppress noise, and protective

equipments

Body ache Ground Vibration Provision of Safety belt in operating machines

4.14.0 Safety:

4.14.1 For the management of the safety a pit safety committee is proposed to be formed with the

following members

Mines Manager 1

Forman / Mining mate (O/C) 1

Work men inspector 1

Machinery Operators (O/C) 1

Tipper operator (O/C / surface) 1

Face workers (O/C) 2

4.14.2 Functions of the pit Safety Committee

1- To Identify the risks at the mining faces, dumps, road and surface Structures.

2- To identify the unsafe acts.

3- To Identify the unsafe places

4- To identify unsafe practices.

5- To Identify whether protective equipments provided / used or not.

6- To suggest corrective measures.

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4.15.0 Environmental Impact Matrix

4.15.1 A number of techniques have been developed for the presentation of overall impact

evaluation results. In the present study "Matrix Method" technique is being adopted for the

evaluation of impact of the proposed mines on Environment. "Matrix Method" basically incorporates

a list of project activity along with a checklist of environmental conditions that may be affected. The

entries in the Matrix can be either qualitative or quantitative estimates of these Cause and Effect

relationships.

Table : 4.16– Environmental parameters, possible impacts and anticipated nature of impact

Sr.

No.

Environmental

Parameters

Possible

Effects/Impacts

Anticipated

Nature/Degree of

Impact

Remarks

Without

Control

Measures

With

Control

Measures

1. Land Use

Acquiring land (-) low (-) low -Pillar construction for

marking

Generation of waste

rocks & creation of

dumps

(-) Mod. (-) low -Planned waste disposal

2. Mining (-) max. (-) max.

3. Ecology &

Forest

Uprooting of trees is

not involved for mining

/dumping

(-) low (+ )max -Compensatory forestation

Existing trees are not

likely to be effected

due to mining

(-) low (+) low -Additional trees shall be

planted

A good number of

trees will be planted by

the lessee to improve

vegetation and to

improve visual impact

& social economy

-- (+) Green belt development:

4. Air Quality

Generation of dust

during drilling ,

blasting, loading,

transportation,

unloading and other

mining activities and

emission of gases by

vehicles and mining

machineries.

Movement of trucks

within ML & outside

ML.

(-) Mod. (-) low -Wet drilling, Water

sprinkling at mining faces,

dumps, roads will suppress

the dust generated.

-Regular maintenance and

monitoring of machines and

vehicles to keep emissions

within limits.

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5. Major Surface

Water course

Drainage pattern of

the nallahs flowing in

the area may be

affected

(-) Mod (-) Low No diversion of major

drainages, Construction of

check dams and siltation

tank.

6. Ground Water Changes may occur in

ground water table

0 0 - Water table is 30 mtr below

the existing working and

therefore, there will be no

dewatering.

7. Water quality Pollution of surface

water due to waste

rock disposal

Rain water flow

through pits , dumps

roads, carries fines

with it

(-) Mod.

(-) low

-Construction of retaining

walls, garland drainage,

check dam etc.

-Silts will be removed and

surface water shall be used

in plantation/ agriculture.

8. Noise

Likely impact due to

generation of noise

and vibration by

drilling blasting,

machinery and

Vehicular movement.

(-) Mod. (-) low -Regular Maintenance of

vehicles, maintenance of

roads , proper blasting

technique , charge pattern

and maintenance of

machines

-Use of ear plugs/ear muffs

9. Health Dust generation Noise

& vibration due to

mining can cause

diseases in workers.

(-) Mod. (-) Low -Periodic medical checkup

- Control measures like water

sprinkling for dust

suppression.

10. Population /

migration

No population will be

migrated.

(-) Low (+) Mod.

11. Employment Employment of local

people

(+) low (+) Mod. -More employment

generation

12. Literacy Literacy increases from

industrial exposure

(+) Low (+) Mod. -Literacy in workers and

nearby population will

increase

13. Services Creation of

infrastructure

Medical facilities

Cultural and other

events

(+) Low (+) Mod. -Regular medical checkup of

employees will help to

identify and control the

diseases

-Participation of

management will further

boost social activities

14. Aesthetic

Value

Aesthetic value of the

area will be decreased

due to mining and

waste disposal

(-) Mod (+) Low -Land reclamation will be

done

-Plantation will increase the

aesthetic value of the waste

land

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4.15.2 From the above table, it will be observed that all the project activities when operated without

control measures, have negative impacts on various environmental parameters except employment,

literacy and services. On providing control measures, the negative impact on most of the

environmental parameters will be improved and controlled. However, the negative impacts are of

temporary nature and at the end of mining all the negative impacts will become positive.

4.15.3 Quantitative Environmental Impact Matrix :- On the basis of anticipated impacts of the mines

on the various environmental parameters as discussed in the preceding paragraphs, an

Environmental Impact Analysis (EIA) is carried out through a graded matrix system. The effect of

various activities on the environment is ranked on a scale of 1 to 4 to arrive at the impact value.

Degree of Impact Impact Value

1. Appreciable impact (low) 1.0

2. Significant impact (Mod.) 2.0

3. Major impact 3.0

4. High impact 4.0

The impact value may be positive or negative depending on beneficial or detrimental.

The each environmental parameter has been assigned weightage.

Table : 4.17 The Parameter weight age with or without control measures

Sr. No. Environmental Parameters Weight-age

1. Land Use 125

2. Ecology & Forest 150

3. Air Quality 100

4. Major Surface Water course 75

5. Ground Water 75

6. Water quality 100

7. Noise 75

8. Health 100

9. Population / migration 50

10. Employment 75

11. Literacy 50

12. Services 50

13. Aesthetic Value 50

Depending on the activities of the mine and the impact on the environmental parameters the

environmental values will be assigned. The sum total of environmental values depending on the

activities assessed will be environmental score which will be positive or negative. The environmental

weightage when multiplied with the score will give the total impact score. The sum total of the

impact score will decide the status of environment on project:

1. Upto (-) 1000 No appreciable impact on environment

2. (-)1000 to (-) 2000 Appreciable impact on environment,

but no injuries in general.

Mitigation measures important.

3. (-) 2000 to (-) 3000 Significant impact on environment

4. (-) 3000 to (-) 4000 Major injurious impact on environment. Site

selection to be reconsidered.

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5. (-) 4000 and above Alternative site to be considered.

Table : 4.18 - Environmental Impact Matrix without Control Measures

Table : 4.19 - Environmental Impact Matrix with Control Measures S.

No

Environmental

Parameters

Weight

-age

Project Activities Score Weighted

score Site

prepa-

ration

Mine

Construc-

tion

Mineral /OB

excavation

Mineral

/OB

transport-

tation

OB

dumping/

Waste rock

disposal

Industrial

complex

Land

reclam-

ation

Affores-

tation

Commu-

nity

develop-

ment

1. Land Use 125 - - -2 -1 -1 -0 +1 +1 - -2 -250

2. Ecology &

Forest 150 - - -1 -1 -1 - +1 +1 - -1 -150

3. Air Quality 100 - - -2 -1 -1 - - +1 - -3 -300

4. Major Surface

Water course 75 - - -1 - -1 - +1 - - -1 -75

5. Water quality 100 - - -1 - -1 - +1 +1 - -0 -0

6. Noise 75 - - -1 -1 -1 -0 - +1 - -1 -75

7. Health 100 - - -2 -1 -1 - - +1 +1 -2 -200

8. Population/

migration 50 - - -1 - - - +1 +1 +3 +4 +200

9. Employment 75 - - +2 +2 +1 0 - +1 +1 +6 +450

10. Literacy 50 - - +1 +1 +1 0 - +1 +2 +5 +250

11. Services 50 - - +1 +1 +1 0 - +1 +1 +4 +200

12. Aesthetic Value 50 - - -1 -1 -1 - - +1 +1 -1 -50

Total 0

It is observed (study activities without control measures) that when the project is operated without

control measures the score is (-) 2650 and when it is considered with the proposed EMP the score

shall be (-) 250. As given above, the project when operated with prescribed control measures, would

prove to be eco-friendly.

S.

No

Environmental

Parameters

Weigh-

tage

Project Activities Score Weig

hted

score

Site

prepa-

ration

Mine

Constru-

ction

Mineral /

OB

excavation

by opencast.

Mineral /

OB

transport-

tation

OB

dumping/

Waste rock

disposal

Industrial

complex

Land recla-

mation

Affores-

tation

Commu-

nity

develop-

ment

1. Land Use 125 - - -2 -1 -2 - - - - -5 -625

2. Ecology &

Forest 150 - - -1 -1 -1 - - - - -3 -450

3. Air Quality 100 - - -2 -1 -1 - - - - -4 -400

4. Major Surface

Water course 75 - - -1 - -1 - - - - -2 -150

5. Ground Water 75 - - 0 - 0 - - - - 0 -0

6. Water quality 100 - - -1 - -1 - - - - -2 -200

7. Noise 75 - - -2 -1 -1 - - - - -4 -300

8. Health 100 - - -2 -1 -1 -1 - - - -5 -500

9. Population/

migration 50 - - -1 - - - - - - -1 -50

10. Employment 75 - - +2 +2 - +2 - - - +6 +450

11. Literacy 50 - - +1 +1 - +1 - - - +3 +150

12. Services 50 - - +1 +1 - +1 - - - +3 +150

13. Aesthetic Value 50 - - -1 -1 -1 - - - - -3 -150

Total -

2075

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5.0.0 CHAPTER V ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES (TECHNOLOGY & SITE)

5.1.0 During the scoping process various alternatives were considered. A detailed study of

alternatives to determine the optimum method of achieving the project objectives with minimum

environmental impacts was carried out and the most environmentally compatible alternative was

selected, details of which are given in table 5.1

Table : 5.1 - PROCESS FLOW SHEET

Activities Possibilities Finalized

Open cast mine development

(Pit Formation)

Bench parameters

Approaches to the mine

benches

drilling & blasting

Excavation of mineral and

inter burden

Use of inter burden

generated

Transportation of interburden

Technologies / equipment

6m high benches / 10m benches.

Road with proper gradient one way

traffic / 2 way traffic

Jack hammer/wagon drill

Minimize drilling & blasting

Reduce ground vibration

Capacity of Excavator

To reduce the wastage & increase

mineral recovery.

By truck transportation /

chutes/aerial ropeway

Stacking along the hill slope

Stacking at level ground.

Open cast (mechanised) with

deephole drilling & blasting,

excavator dumper & rock breaker

combination.

10 m height & 15m wide benches

Road with 1 in14 gradient & one

Two way traffic (Construction of

road by cutting & filling)

To minimize noise and vibration –

i. To have cushion blasting practice.

ii. To do min number of blast holes.

iii. To use delay detonators.

Iv. To use rock breakers and reduce

secondary blasting.

v. To reduce blast fragmentation.

Large Capacity excavator matching

with bench parameter.

Development of pit from the top to

bottom & sale of low grade ore

with high grade ore to achieve

economic viability.

Preliminary Sorting is proposed at

mining faces , use of over burden

in construction of road ,

infrastructure development near by

mines

Truck transportation

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Place of stacking site of

interburden

Breaking/sizing of mineral

Sorting of mineral/stacking of

mineral & subgrade mineral.

To acquire suitable land.

To be filled on low lying areas for

land development.

Manual / rock breaker

To do within ML/ outside ML.

Stacking along hill slope minimized.

Stacking at level ground will be

preferred.

Development of colonies, house

complex, infrastructure

development. Construction of

houses / stone crushers on back

filled & dump areas.

Use of rock breaker & crushing &

sorting of simultaneous

To install crushing & sorting plant

outside the mining lease area.

Loading of mineral Manual / JCB JCB

Transportation of mineral

from pits to processing plant

Aerial rope way / trucks Finally by trucks after construction

of road

Land reclamation Land reclamation by plantation /

backfilling/ water reservoir

After completely mineral is

excavated, the plantation can be

done on higher altitude benches

and backfilling low lying areas.

Possibility of water reservoir is not

there.

Afforestation Within ML on non mineralized area

and after land maturity

afforestation possible.

Afforestation planning to be done

on govt. waste land/ van panchayat

land outside the ML area

simultaneous with mining.

Employment Local persons Local persons as per availability

Site services. Existing site services in villages will

be used

Existing site services in villages will

be used

Requirement of water Springs & nallas will be used which

is sufficient

Springs & nallas will be used which

is sufficient

Power Not required for mining Not proposed

Fuel Consumption of fuel is minimum

will be brought from nearest petrol

pump.

No additional provision made.

Land acquisition Temporary/ permanent Annual compensation to samalati is

proposed and the end of mining

land will be developed in

consultation with local samalatis

and will be handed over to

Samalati’s for grazing of animals.

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6.0.0 CHAPTER VI

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME

6.1.0 Monitoring schedule and parameters

To evaluate the effectiveness of environmental management programme, regular monitoring

of the important environmental parameters will be taken up after approval of EIA. The

schedule, duration and parameters to be monitored are shown as under:

Table : 6.1 - Monitoring schedule and parameters

Sl. Description of parameters Schedule & duration of monitoring

1. Air Quality One sample 24 hourly.

1 sample per day, 2 days per week & 12

weeks per season and 3 seasons per year

except Monsoon season.

a. In the vicinity of the mine (PM10, SPM, CO, SO2,

NOx) core and buffer zone.

2. Water Quality :

a. Water quality of surface water (suspended

solids in nallas & rivers will also be monitored

with other parameters).

Ground water quality (All parameters as per

GSR 422(E) dated 19.5.93 under Environment

Protection act. 1986 and Drinking water must

conform to Drinking water standard IS:

10500:1991

Once in a season for 4 seasons in a year.

b Water flow pattern for surface water bodies. Four season every year.

3. Ambient Noise Level Once in a season for 3 seasons in a year.

4. a) Inventory of flora (Tree plantation, survival etc.

b) Growth of faunal species in the area

Once in 2 years in project monitoring area.

5. Soil Quality Once in two year on all reclaimed areas.

6. Socio-economic condition of local population,

physical survey

Once in two years.

The details of Samples location are given in Chapter-III.

6.2.0 Health Environmental & Environmental monitoring schedule.

i) Medical examinations:

The following medical examinations are recommended:

1- X-ray of chest to exclude pulmonary TB, etc.

2- Lung function test

3- Audiometer test to find deafness

4- Urine test, blood test, blood sugar etc.

5- Eye test

ii) Schedules: - The following schedule for medical checkup is recommended:

Persons working as operators in the mine pit : Once in 3 year

Persons working as worker & supervisory Staff : Once in 5 year

Persons working outside mine pit : Once in 5 years

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Socio economic condition of the local population and physical survey : Once in 2 years

Health check up programme at the mines (existing) is enclosed as (Annexure No XIV).

6.3.0 Equipments for environment restoration plan

Due to topography which is steep, there was a proposal of parapet walls, retaining walls and

wirefencing around the working pits, Haul roads and dumps. Around 385 mts of wirefencing

was proposed, 420 mts of parapet wall was proposed to stabilize the haul road and 300 mts of

retaining wall was proposed around dumps and haul roads. There were also proposal of

constructing check dams to arrest the silts and soil mixed with surface run off rain water.

Against which they have achieved more than what was proposed by Constructing parapet walls

, retaining walls, check dams , etc all along the haul road to pit no. 1,2 and 3. 4 check dams

were constructed on the lower slopes of lease area, outside the lease. Further waterdrains

were also constructed surrounding the waste dumps.

6.4 .0 Data Analysis & Reporting Schedule

Project proponent will get analyzed the sampling data by environmental laboratory and

compliance report will be sent to MoEF and concerned authority at 6 months’ duration.

6.5.0 Organization

Fig No .8

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7.0.0 CHAPTER – VII

Additional studies 7.1.0 Public Consultation.

(a) Date of Advertisement

(b) Newspapers in which the advertisement appeared

(c) Date of public hearing (DD/MM/YYYY)

(d) Public Hearing Panel chaired by & members present

S. No. Name Designation

1 Shri Manmohan Sharma Addl. Deputy Commissioner

2 Shri Suresh Bhardwaj Mining officer ,Sirmour

3 Shri Avinash Sharda R.O ,HPPCB , Paonta Sahib

4 Shri Ashok Verma Assti . Director ,Fisheries ,Sirmour

5 Shri Sunil Sharma R.T.O Sirmour

6 Shri Harbans Singh S.D.M. Sangrah

7 Atul Parmar AEE,HPSPCB Paonta Sahib

(e) No. of people attended the public hearing meeting

and number of people from the lease area.

(f) Summary/details of public hearing in tabular form.

Proceedings of the public hearing of Sangrah Limestone Mine of M/s V.K.Walia (Area 8.05.55

Hectare) for an annual production of 81,053 MT, organized by Himachal Pradesh State

Pollution Control Board on 22nd

March, 2014.

At the outset Shri Avinash Kumar Sharda, Executive Engineer, Himachal Pradesh State Pollution

Control Board has welcomed all officials and general public in public hearing meeting and

informed that in accordance with the Notification No USC/1533 dated 14/09/2006 of

Government of India for any work /project involving more than 5 Ha land, pollution control

board has to organize locally public hearing and recorded views and objections of people are

required to be sent to concerned department. He further said that this public hearing is

organized in connection with giving permission for Sangrah Limestone Mine (area-8.05.55ha) of

81,053 Metric tonne annual production to Shri Virendra Kumar Walia. He invited all present to

speak without fear and hesitation on earlier mining /management as well as the proposed

expansion programme of mine and place before chairman their views, objections

,apprehensions and suggestions. He also requested the mine management to inform all about

the earlier mining activities as well as proposed planning for mine. Thereafter, the

representative of mine management gave details on the technicalities of the activities and

general information about mine. The mine representatives have further informed that mining

activities in mine would be undertaken during day time in accordance with the guidelines

issued by the Environment department. The equipment deployed for mining would have only

temporary noise and will not cause any pollution .Besides after closure of mines, in the

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surrounding, land, plantation /afforestation would be done. The Chairman specially requested

general public to place their views on renewal /expansion of Sangrah Limestone Mine from

Environment protection angle without any fear before the public forum. He assured that

views/objections expressed by speakers would be forwarded to the Government, as it is.

Thereafter in public hearing the following persons expressed their views which were answered

and commented by the officials of Pollution Control Board and mine management, details of

which are as follows.

S.

No.

Name ,address and Comments Reply from Mine Management and

Comments of Pollution Control Board

1. Shri Tapinder Singh Chauhan, Pardhan, Gram

Panchayat Sangrah, during Public hearing

informed that local persons were earlier engaged

in mine and after its closure the local persons for

livelihood are leaving the place causing financial

loss. He observed that earlier mining was done

on scientific lines & mine management was

extending all possible support from time to time

to local people. He conveyed his agreement for

restart of mining activity.

Mine management assured that mining

would be taken up in accordance with the

standards set by Pollution Control Board

in the specified areas and it would be

their endeavor to always extend

assistance to local villagers.

2. Shri. Ram Lal Sharma, Ex. Pardhan, Gram

Panchayat, Borli, During public hearing informed

that mine is very important for the region as

commencement of mining would generate

employment opportunities, improvement in

economic conditions of people & eradication of

unemployment. Shri Sharma Observed that the

mining should be done in this region after taking

into account full protection of environment

besides employment to local persons as much as

possible.

Mine management assured that mining

would be taken up in accordance with the

standards set by Pollution Control Board

in the specified areas and it would be

their endeavor to always extend

assistance to local villagers.

3. Shri. Satya Nand Bhardwaj, Member Renuka

Development Board observed that closure of

mine has resulted in migration of local youth for

employment to other places causing financial

loss. He further observed that due to operations

of mines there is no damage to environment &

therefore gave consent to start mining.

The mine management assured that for

mining work local people would be given

employment on priority.

4. Shri. Sunil Sharma, Tikkri Village, Observed

during public hearing that due to closure of mine

the local youth has to migrate for employment to

other places & workers have no jobs. While

emphasizing that due to mining there is no

damage to environment he conveyed agreement

for resumption of mining.

The mine management assured that for

mining work local people would be given

employment on priority.

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5. Shri. Jai Parkash, Journalist Sangrah, Observed

that in year 2010 the landslide has generated lot

of muck which despite complaining was not

removed and this should be give attention in

future. He further observed that muck should be

disposed at the right place so that due care could

be taken on maintaining the roads & water

sources.

Mine management intimated that

landslide during year 2010 was a natural

calamity and assured that in the

proposed mining scheme for next five

years, all safety measures have been

incorporated. They further assured that

all water sources would be fully

protected.

6. Shri. Satish Kumar, Junior Engineer Irrigation &

Public health Sangrah, expressed that due to

blasting, mine water sources were destroyed and

there were many complaints about water

leakages. He Further informed that many

complaints were received in department in past

about fractures created at many places due to

blasting resulting lowering in of ground water

level and change in direction of flow of ground

water. Similarly many drinking water schemes

were also damaged.

The mine management clarified that in

their mine the blasting activity was

stopped long time back & assured that

the mining activity would be taken on

scientific lines only. They further assured

that no water sources would be damaged

& if any water sources are damaged,

immediately construction would be taken

with all safety measures. Mine

management further assured that the

mining activity would be taken up in

accordance with the standards set by

pollution department.

7. Smt. Santosh Sharma, Member B.D.C, Andheri,

During public hearing expressed that most of the

local people are very poor & for livelihood they

have to move to Shimla & Rajgrah region .Since

there family’s financial conditions is measurable

hence if mining resumes it will benefit them &

there living standard would improve. They

conveyed there agreement to restart the mine.

Mine management assured that in mine

for mining operations employment to

local persons would be made available on

priority basis.

8. Shri. Kapil Thakur, Village Borli has expressed

that due to mining there is an adverse impact on

environment. The permission to start the mine

should therefore not to be given.

…………………………………………………………….

9. Shri. Puran Chand, Ex-Pardhan, Rajana ,

expressed during public hearing that due to

closure of mines in past, the economic conditions

of poor people has become miserable & they had

to migrate to other regions for livelihood due to

which expenditure has increased besides adverse

effect on the education of their children. While

conveying agreement for resuming mining

operations he observed that mining would result

in prosperity and poor people will get

employment in the same region.

………………………………………………………………

10. Shri. Rikhi Ram, Ex. Pradhan, Gram Panchayat, The mine management assured that in

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Bawanal Kakhog, expressed that mining should

restart which will help employment to youth of

the region and unemployment would be

removed besides efforts should be made to stop

noise pollution and check dams should be

constructed for protection of streams in the

region. He further expressed that the mine

management should necessarily undertake

adequate plantation in mines region . He

conveyed agreement to restart mining.

mine for mining activity, employment to

local people would be given on priority

basis and to check noise pollution proper

equipment would be deployed besides

constructions of check dams, as required.

11. Shri. Yogender Kapila, Journalist Sangrah,

observed that due to mining, environment,

crops, natural water sources are damaged. While

he agreed that mine gives employment but it

generates lot of dust which pollutes air & even

animals fodder is affected. Mine management

does not give dress to worker and even

reasonable wages are not given.

Besides, for safety purpose helmet etc, are not

provided. Every year during rainy season in mine

area the roads are blocked ,because from mine

area, the muck along with water flows towards

low regions in fields/villages and settles due to

which the problem of over silting aroses. He

particularly mentioned about village lagnu where

from mine area much along with water have

flown and settled in the fields due to which it has

become difficult to take up agriculture.

Mine management recalled that the mine

has been operating since year 1978 in the

region and has not damaged any water

sources. To stop the muck produced

during mining operations for safety

purpose, crate ware walls were

constructed. Besides for safety of

workers, safety equipment were made

available. To stop dust 15000 Liter water

is planned for frequent sprinkling. In

addition the periodical measurement of

dust content in air would be taken. They

further informed that for environment

protection, a committee has been

constituted which would periodical assess

damage and take necessary action. It was

further assured that due to mining

operations if road are blocked, for

removing the blockades immediate

action would be taken so as to avoid any

inconvenience to people.

The specific issues emphasized are summarized here in after:-

No specific issues were raised against the renewal of mining activity by the local public however

the people spoke during course of public hearing were satisfied with the working of the mine as

far as protection of environment, generating employment and up-liftment of socio economic

conditions by providing assistance etc. In addition to this the specific issues during the public

hearing by the local public are tabulated herewith as below.

S. No Issues raised Remarks on the issues raised

1 Non operation of the mine has resulted

into financial crisis and unemployment to

local people

Whenever the mine restarts locals will be

suitably accommodated

2 Due to non operation of the mines the

locals have to migrate to other areas for

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employment

3 The mining in the past has resulted in the

damage of water sources and water supply

schemes and the complaints in such cases

should be addressed immediately

The management has expressed concern

about such issues however in future

mining will be done as per the approved

mining plan. The issues shall be redressed

in proper way and at the earliest

4 During heavy rains the muck transports to

the state Highway along with storm water

resulting into the stoppage of vehicular

traffic and needs to be checked

immediately through a provision of check

dams & retaining walls

The management has already provided

retaining walls around the muck disposal

areas and check dams in the nallahas and

in future these measures will be

strengthened further particularly the

height of the check dams near to the road

shall be raised to avoid any spillage of

debris on the road.

5 Due to the dust generated because of the

mining activities the grasslands for grazing

of cattle get damaged

The management informed that there is

as provision of 15 KLD water for sprinkling

purpose which will reduce the dust to a

large extent .

6 The proponent should carry out more and

more plantation was asked to contain soil

erosion

The Management agreed to the proposal

and further informed that plantation of

different species of tress shall be

continued.

7

The management should take care for

safety to the workers by providing them

safety equipment i.e helments ,safety

The management ensured that all safety

equipment shall be provided besides

creating a safety cell which will monitor.

Shri Avinash Kumar Sharda, Executive Engineer, Himachal Pradesh State Pollution Control

Board, once again urged that anyone having any doubt can indicate without hesitation. Besides

while repeating the suggestions and objections presented during public hearing he informed

that the proposals of mining of 81,053 tonnes annually of limestone by M/s V.K.Walia for

Sangrah Limestone Mine covering 8.05.55 ha area has by and large been endorsed by people

and a few persons have expressed their objections. Further the management representative

responded to the objections and also gave assurances during public hearing. Since no

suggestion/objection was further forthcoming, the permission of chairman to conclude the

public hearing was sought.

The Chairman recalled that the forum of public hearing of Himachal Pradesh State Pollution

Control Board is provided to hear the public views and only specific subject and environment

protection should be given more attention and expressed happiness that the people are quite

alert about environment. He further observed that for development, environmental balance

should be maintained and the natural resources should be exploited in a manner that the

future generations are not affected adversely on environment and natural resources point of

view. He observed that business units like Sangrah Mines & Minerals should be fully aware of

their social responsibilities and must take necessary steps from time to time, for welfare and

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development of local people. He reiterated that the valuable suggestions and objection

received during public hearing would be as such sent to the Government of India.

Minutes of public hearing is enclosed here with as annexure No XX.

7.2.0 Social impact assessment and R & R action plans

• There is no inhabitation within the mining lease area. Hence neither village nor any

inhabitant of the village will be disturbed during the entire life of the mine.

• The mining and associated activities offer opportunities of employment to the people living

in surroundings.

• The increased employment opportunity would also add to the purchase power and ulitimatly

culminate in improved living.

• Although no inhabitants in core zone are living, yet the project proponent is already taking

several steps for community developmentin in the region.

7.3.0 Risk assessment and safety management Plan:

Risk assessment has been done covering following aspects: possible danger due to failure of

mine benches, terraces of external dumps, accident due to blasting & use of explosives,

operation of mining machineries, transportation trucks etc.

7.3.1 Hazard identification and risk assessment:

• 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.

• To identify triggers which might be used to monitor that hazard and initiate remedial action if

elimination is not feasible.

7.3.2 Identification of hazards:

This should be done by using:

i- Past experience of accident and occurrences at the mines

ii- Work process evaluation.

iii- Consultation with employees

iv- Safety statistic for this and other mines in surrounding mines.

7.3.3 Risk ranking: - The process of risk ranking is carried out by considering both the likelihood

of the occurrence of each hazard and the potential consequence should the hazard occur. Each

shall be estimated by engineering principle to enable the risk ranking to be carried out. The

risks are ranked according to the level of risk i.e. the highest risk to the lowest risk. The risk of

any hazard is dependent upon the change that will be occur (likelihood) and the impact of an

occurrence (consequence).

The risk score = likelihood x consequence

Consequence is the size of the loss or damage. In terms of health and safety, it is the degree of

harm that could be caused to people exposed to the hazard, the potential severity of injuries or

ill health and or the number of people who could be potentially affected. It should be

remembered that consequence of a hazard need not only be in terms of safety criteria but

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could also be in terms of a money loss, incurred costs, loss of production, environmental

impacts as well as public outrage.

Likelihood is the change that the hazard might occur

In some cases personnel are only exposed to the hazard for part of the time. A more detailed

analysis can be carried out of the risk ranking by taking this into consideration. Replacing

likelihood by exposure (% time personnel are present) and probability (chance that they will be

harmed)

Risk score = probability x exposure x consequence

The values used for likelihood, consequence, exposure or probability need to be agreed by the

risk assessment team. Risk ranking can be determined by qualitative and quantitative means.

Risk ranking process:

Scale for consequence:

• Several dead 5

• One dead 1

• Significant chance for fatality 0.3

• One permanent disability/ 0.1

Less change of fatality

• Many lost time injuries 0.01

• One lost time injury 0.001

• Small injury 0.0001

Scale for exposure:

• Continuous 10

• Frequent ( daily) 5

• Seldom (weekly) 3

• Unusual (monthly) 2.5

• Occasional (yearly) 2

• Once in five years 1.5

• Once in ten years 0.5

• Once in 100 years 0.02

Scale for probability:

• May well be expected 10

• Quite possible 7

• Unusual but possible 3

• Only remotely possible 2

• Conceivable but unlikely 1

• Practically impossible 0.5

• Virtually impossible 0.1

Based on the above guidelines hazard identification and risk assessment have been done

alongwith interse priorities as step -1.

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On the above guidelines the mechanism contributing principle hazards and ranking have been

done as step- 2.

The control measures and procedure for respective mechanism contributing hazards have been

tabulated as step- 3.

STEP 1 ,TABLE : 7.1 -INITIAL HAZARD IDENTIFICATION, RISK, ASSESSMENT AND PRIORITISATION

S.

NO

DESCRIPTION OF HAZARD CONSEQUENCE PROBABILITY EXPOSURE TOTAL

RISK

1 FIRES 1 1 0.5 0.5

2 USE OF EXPLOSIVE 0.3 3 0.5 0.45

3 MACHINERY 0.3 2 5 3

4 OPEN CAST WORKINGS 1 2 5 10

5 DUMPS 0.3 1 2 0.6

6 SHORTAGE OF SKILLED PERSONS / DEPLOYMENT OF

UNSKILLED

0.3 3 5 4.5

7 POOR SUPERVISION 0.3 3 5 4.5

8 LACK OF AWARENESS 0.3 3 2 1.8

9 EMPLOYMENT OF CONTRACTORS WORKERS 0.3 3 2 1.8

STEP 2,TABLE : 7.2 -IDENTIFYING MECHANISMS CONTRIBUTING PRINCIPAL HAZARDS AND RANKING :

S.NO MAJOR HAZARD MECHANISM CONS. PROB. EXPO. RISK

1. FIRE EXPLOSIVES MAGAZINE 0.1 1 5 0.5

2- USE OF

EXPLOSIVE

NOT TAKING PROPER SHELTER 5 3 5 75

PERSONS NOT WITHDRAWN FROM DANGER ZONE. 5 3 5 75

SEARCHING OF SOCKETS / MISFIRED SHOT / 0.3 2 5 3

PROPER HANDLING OF EXPLOSIVES. 5 2 5 50

3 MACHINERY MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES NOT FOLLOWED 0.3 7 10 21

BY PASSING PROTECTIVE DEVICES 5 3 5 75

UNSKILLED OPERATORS 5 2 5 50

MOVING PARTS OF THE MACHINERIES 1 7 5 35

MOVEMENT OF MACHINERIES AT MINING FACES 1 7 5 35

MOVEMENT OF TRUCKS & DUMPERS IN HILLY AREAS 5 7 5 175

FAILURE OF BRAKES 1 7 5 35

OVER SPEEDING 1 7 5 35

REVERSALS 1 7 5 35

4 OPEN CAST

WORKINGS

FAILURE OF BENCHES / WORKING ON STEEP SLOPES 5 2 5 50

WORKING ON HIGH BENCHES 0.3 3 5 4.5

FALL OF STONES AND SIDES 0.3 7 5 10.5

SCATTERED LOOSE BOULDERS ON WORKING FACES 0.1 10 5 5

WORKING OF MANPOWER AND MACHINERIES NEAR EACH

OTHER.

0.3 2 5 3

BREAKING OF BOULDERS BY MANUAL LABOURERS 0.1 10 5 5

STEEPS GRADIENT OF THE ROADS, CURVES AND BENDS 0.3 3 5 4.5

DRILLING ON HIGH BENCHES 5 3 5 75

LOADING OF TRUCKS BY MANUAL LABOURERS 0.0001 10 5 0.005

5 DUMPS FAILURE OF SLOPES BY FLOWING RAIN WATER 5 3 2.5 37.5

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DUMPING OF OVERBURDEN BY TIPPERS 1 10 10 100

6 SHORTAGE OF

SKILLED PERSONS

/ DEPLOYMENT

OF UNSKILLED

ABSENTEEISM 1 1 5 5

TRAINING NOT DONE AS PER REQUIREMENT. 1 7 5 35

MANPOWER SANCTION NOT AS PER REQUIREMENT 1 7 5 35

EXAMINATION FOR WORKMANSHIP CERTIFICATE NOT DONE

REGULARLY

1 0.5 5 2.5

7 POOR

SUPERVISION

NEGLIGENCE / LACK OF COMMITMENT 5 3 5 75

NOT HAVING PROPER KNOWLEDGE /EXPERIENCE 5 3 5 75

INADEQUATE TRAINING. 0.3 3 2 1.8

SHORTAGE OF SUPERVISORS. 5 7 5 175

8 LACK OF

AWARENESS

NON EXISTENCE OF DOCUMENTED PROCEDURES. 0.3 2 5 3

IMPROPER / INADEQUATE TRAINING 0.3 2 5 3

IMPROPER COMMUNICATION 0.1 7 5 3.5

INADEQUATE PUBLICITY /OBJECTIVE NOT EXPLAINED. 1 3 5 15

9 EMPLOYMENT

OF

CONTRACTORS

WORKERS

TRAINING OF CONTRACTOR WORKERS . 5 2 10 100

PROPER DEPTT. SUPERVISION. 5 2 10 100

STEP 3,TABLE: 7.3 -CONTROL MEASURES & PROCEDURES FOR RESPECTIVE MECHANISMS CONTRIBUTING

HAZARDS

FIRES

MECHANISM CONTROL RELEVANT

STATURE

PROCEDURE EXISTING

PROCEDURE

Y/N

RESPONSIBLE

PERSONS

EXPLOSIVES

MAGAZINE

PROPER CLEANING & MAINTAIN SAFE

DISTANCE .

EXPLOSIVE

RULE

Y MAGAZINE IN-

CHARGE

USE OF EXPLOSIVES / BLASTING

NOT TAKING

PROPER SHELTER

MONITOR THE EFFICACY OF TAKING

SHELTER.

MINES RULE

62, 63 &

MMR REG.

164

DRILLING &

BLASTING

PROCEDURE.

Y MINING MATE /

BLASTER

PERSONS NOT

WITHDRAWN

FROM DANGER

ZONE.

MARK THE DANGER ZONE

POSTING OF PROPER GUARDS BEFORE

BLASTING.

SAIRONS BEFORE BLASTING.

MINES RULE

62, & MMR

REG. 164

BLASTING

PROCEDURE .

Y MINING MATE /

BLASTER

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SEARCHING OF

SOCKETS /

MISFIRED SHOT /

EXAMINATION OF BLASTING SIDE

AFTER BLASTING AND BEFORE START

OF DRILLING IN EVERY SHIFT.

PROPER DEALING OF MISFIRED

SHORTS .

MMR 166,

167 & 168

PROCEDURE

FOR DEALING

WITH MISFIRE

& SOCKETS.

BLASTING

Y

Y

MINING MATE,

BLASTER &

MINES

FOREMAN

BLASTER &

BLASTING

FOREMAN PROPER

HANDLING OF

EXPLOSIVES.

EXPLOSIVES NOT BE USED BY

UNAUTHORIZED AND UNQUALIFIED

PERSONS.

MMR REG.

158 (1),(2),(3)

& (4) , 161 ,

162

PROCEDURE

FOR HANDLING

OF EXPLOSIVE.

Y ASST. MANAGER

& BLASTING

FOREMAN.

MACHINERY


STATURE

PROCEDURE EXISTING

PROCEDURE

Y/N

RESPONSIBLE

PERSONS

MAINTENANCE

SCHEDULES NOT

FOLLOWED

IMPLEMENT, MONITOR & / OR TAKE

CORRECTIVE ACTION FOR NON

COMPLIANCE .

MMR REG.

2(9), 2 (15),

172

ISO-9001

PROCEDURE

DP/BK/MNT/

7.5.1 ISO

9001 WORK

INSTRUCTION

WI/BK/MNT

1-15

Y MANAGER /

FOREMAN

BY PASSING

PROTECTIVE

DEVICES

STOP MACHINE IF PROTECTIVE DEVICE

IS NOT FUNCTIONING.

MMR REG.

2(9), 2 (15),

117

ISO-9001

PROCEDURE

DP/BK/MNT/

7.5.1 ISO

Y MANAGER /

FOREMAN

UNSKILLED

OPERATORS

STOP MACHINE IF SKILLED OPERATOR

IS NOT PRESENT TRAIN MORE

DGMS TECH.

CIR, (1)/1989

UNSAFE

PRACTICES ACT

Y MANAGER /

FOREMAN

MOVING PARTS

OF THE

MACHINERIES

FENCE MOVING PARTS OF MACHINE

& DON'T ALLOW PEOPLE WEARING

LOOSE DRESSES.

MMR REG.

174, 176

UNSAFE

PRACTICES ACT

& STANDING

Y MANAGER /

FOREMAN

MOVEMENT OF

MACHINERIES AT

MINING FACES

NOT TO ALLOW THE WORKING OF

MAN AND MACHINERIES AT ONE

PLACE.

ISOLITE THE AREAS BY SUITABLE

FENCING.

PROPER SUPERVISION.

MMR REG.

176

ISO-9001

WORK

INSTRUCTION

WI/BK/MIN/

03

Y MANAGER /

FOREMAN

MOVEMENT OF

TRUCKS &

DUMPERS IN

HILLY AREAS

PROVIDE PROPER GRADED ROADS OF

PROPER WIDTH AND MINIMUM

TURNING ETC.

ONE WAY TRAFFIC PREFERABLE

MMR REG.

176, DGMS

TECH. CIR. NO.

1 / 1989

ISO-9001

WORK

INSTRUCTION

WI/BK/MIN/

03

.

Y MANAGER /

FOREMAN

FAILURE OF

BRAKES

REGULAR CHECKING AND INSPECTION

OF BRAKES .

PROVIDE DOUBLE BRAKING SYSTEM .

MMR REG.

176, DGMS

TECH. CIR. NO.

1 / 1989

ISO-9001

PROCEDURE

DP/BK/MNT/

7..5.1

Y MANAGER /

FOREMAN

OVER SPEEDING AVOID OVER SPEEDING. DGMS TECH. ISO-9001 Y MANAGER /

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TRAFFIC SIGNALS ON ROAD TO BE

PROVIDED.

CIR NO. 1 /

1989

WORK

INSTRUCTION

WI/BK/MIN/

1-15

FOREMAN

REVERSALS AUTOMATIC REVERSING HORNS TO

BE PROVIDED ON DUMPERS.

PROVIDE SUPERVISION BY SPORTERS

DGMS TECH.

CIR NO. 1 /

1989

ISO-9001

WORK

INSTRUCTION

WI/BK/MIN/

1-15

Y MANAGER /

FOREMAN

OPEN CAST WORKINGS


STATURE

PROCEDURE EXISTING

PROCEDURE

Y/N

RESPONSIBLE

PERSONS

FAILURE OF

BENCHES /

WORKING ON

STEEP SLOPES

TO MAINTAIN BENCHES AS PER

SAFETY REGULATIONS.

REGULAR INSPECTIONS FOR BENCH

FAILURES AT THE BEGINNING OF THE

SHIFT AND DURING THE SHIFT BY

COMPETENT PERSONS.

MMR REG.

106 2(B)

WORK

PROCEDURE

FOR SAFETY IN

OPENCAST

WORKING , ISO

9001

PROCEDYURE

DP/BK/MIN/

7.1

Y ASST.

MANAGER,

MINES

FOREMAN,

WORKING ON

HIGH BENCHES

TO PROVIDE SAFETY BELTS AND

ROPES OR SUITABLE FENCING TO

PREVENT FALLING OF PERSONS FROM

HIGH BENCHES.

MMR REG.

106 2(B)

WORK

PROCEDURE

REG. WORKING

ON HIGH

BENCHES. ISO

9001 WORK

INSTRUCTION

NO.

WI/BK/MIN/

01,02 & 03

Y ASST. MANAGER

FALL OF STONES

AND SIDES

NOT WORKING ON THE FACES ONE

ABOVE ANOTHER.

WITHDRAWL OF PERSONS WORKING

ON THE NEXT BENCH DOWN BELOW

BEFORE ANY WORK REGARDING

DRESSING, CLEANING ETC. IS DONE

ON HIGHER BENCH .

MMR REG.

106 2(B), 111,

117

WORK

PROCEDURE

FOR SAFETY IN

OPENCAST

WORKING

Y ASST. MANAGER

FOREMAN,

SCATTERED

LOOSE BOULDE-

RS ON

WORKING

FACES

CLEAN WORKING FACES AT THE END

OF EVERY SHIFT .

MMR REG.

106 2(B), 117,

118

WORK

PROCEDURE

FOR SAFE-

FETY IN

OPENCAST

WORKING

Y ASST. MANAGER

FOREMAN

WORKING OF

MANPOWER

AND

MACHINERIES

TO TOTALLY STOP BY PROVIDING

FENCING / BEARER BETWEEN

MANUAL AND MACHINE WORKING

FACE .

MMR REG.

106, 2(B) ,

ISO 9001

PROCEDURE

DP/BK/MIN/

7.1

Y ASST. MANAGER

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NEAR EACH

OTHER.

BREAKING OF

BOULDERS BY

MANUAL

LABOURERS

USE PROPER SLADGE HAMMERS FOR

BREAKING .

USE OF PROTECTIVE GOGALS AND

KNEE CAPS AND SAFETY HELMAT

WHILE BREAKING THE BOULDERS.

MMR REG.

118

ISO 9001

PROCEDURE

DP/BK/MIN/

7.1

Y ASST. MANAGER

STEEPS

GRADIENT OF

THE ROADS

,CURVES AND

BENCHES

PROPER LAYOUT OF ROADS.

ONE WAY TRAFFIC.

DGMS TECH.

CIRE NO. 1 /

1989

AS PER

REGULATION &

STANDING

ORDER.

Y ASST. MANAGER

DRILLING ON

HIGH BENCHES

USE SAFETY BELTS AND ROPES WHILE

DRILLING.

MMR REG.

106 2(B), 118

WORK

PROCEDURE

FOR OPENCAST

WORKING

Y ASST. MANAGER

LOADING OF

TRUCKS BY

MANUAL

LABOURERS

REMOVE LABOURERS FOR NEARBY

AREAS .

USE PROTECTIVE HELMETS

MMR REG.

118,

ISO

PROCEDURE

NO.

DP/BK/PQD/

7.5.5

Y ASST. MANAGER


STATURE

PROCEDURE EXISTING

PROCEDURE

Y/N

RESPONSIBLE

PERSONS

DUMPS

FAILURE OF

SLOPES BY

FLOWING RAIN

WATER

TO PROVIDE PROPER DRAINAGE

SYSTEM BEFORE RAINS.

REGULAR CLEANING OF DRAINS

AFTER EVERY HEAVY RAINS.

DGMS TECH.

CIR. NO.

1/1989,

MMR REG.

1995 & 96,

WATER

DRAINAGE PLAN

PRE MONSOON

& MONSOON

AUDIT.

Y ASST. MANAGER

DUMPING OF

OVERBURDEN

BY TIPPERS

NOT TO DUMP O/B AT THE EDGE

TO PROVIDE STOP BLOCK AT THE

EDGE.

TO DUMP THE O/B AT LEAST 2MTR.

WITHIN THE EDGE.

TO REMOVE PERSONS FROM THE TOE

OF THE DUMPS AND DUMPS SLOPES

DGMS TECH.

CIR. NO. 1/

1989

WORK

PROCEDURE

OVERBURDEN

DUMPING

AUDITING OF

DUMPING

PROCEDURE.

Y ASST. MANAGER


STATURE

PROCEDURE EXISTING

PROCEDURE

Y/N

RESPONSIBLE

PERSONS

POOR SUPERVISION

NEGLIGENCE /

LACK OF

COMMITMENT

MONITORING MOTIVATION &

ENFORCEMENT OF DISCIPLINE.

MMR REG.

41, 42, 46,47,

116

ISO 9001

PROCEDURE

DP/BK/-

MIN/7.1

Y MINES

MANAGER /

FOREMEN

NOT HAVING

PROPER

KNOWLEDGE

TRAINING & FEED BACK.

MMR REG.

41, 42, 46,47,

116

ISO 9001

PROCEDURE

DP/BK/-

Y MINES

MANAGER /

FOREMEN

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/EXPERIENCE MIN/6.2.2

INADEQUATE

TRAINING.


MMR REG.

41, 42, 46,47,

116

ISO 9001

PROCEDURE

DP/BK/-

MIN/7.1

Y MINES

MANAGER /

FOREMEN

SHORTAGE OF

SUPERVISORS.

RECRUITMENT, TRANSFER & TRAIN

TO BECOME COMPETENT.

MMR REG.

41, 42, 46,47,

116

ISO 9001

PROCEDURE

DP/BK/-

MIN/7.1

Y MINES

MANAGER /

FOREMEN


STATURE

PROCEDURE EXISTING

PROCEDURE

Y/N

RESPONSIBLE

PERSONS

LACK OF AWARENESS

NON EXISTENCE

OF

DOCUMENTED

PROCEDURES.

DOCUMENT ALL PROCEDURES &

ISSUE TO CONCERNED PERSONS.

MMRS REG.

42

ISO 9001 &

14001

EXISTING

Y MINES

MANAGER /

FOREMEN

IMPROPER /

INADEQUATE

TRAINING


- - ISO 9001

PROCEDURE

DP/BK/VT/6.

2.2

Y MINES

MANAGER /

FOREMEN

IMPROPER

COMMUNICATIO

N

DETAILED WRITTEN

COMMUNICATION EITHER BY LETTER

OR ON NOTICE BOARD.

- ISO 9001 &

14001

EXISTING

Y MINES

MANAGER /

FOREMEN

INADEQUATE

PUBLICITY

/OBJECTIVE NOT

EXPLAINED.

EXPLAIN THE OBJECTIVE.

- ISO 9001 &

14001

EXISTING

Y MINES

MANAGER /

FOREMEN


STATURE

PROCEDURE EXISTING

PROCEDURE

Y/N

RESPONSIBLE

PERSONS

EMPLOYMENT OF CONTRACTORS WORKERS

TRAINING OF

CONTRACTOR

PERSONS.

PROPER TRAINING & FEED BACK MVTR 1996

RULE 6 TO 11

ISO 9001

PROCEDURE

DP/BK/VT/6.

2.2

Y MINES

MANAGER /

FOREMEN

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8.0.0 CHAPTER VIII

PROJECT BENEFITS

8.1.0 Improvement in physical infrastructure:

• Infrastructure facilities like communication facilities, construction of roads and buildings etc., for

the project will be helpful for the nearby villages.

• Regular movement of trucks between mines and Sangrah will also provide additional facility for

nearby population for going to market and returning back.

• We are proposing fruit trees and local species in Van Panchayat land suitable for fuel wood and

also fodder for the local population. Therefore at the end of mining the area will be a source of

income for nearby poor people.

• The afforestation programme provided will improve forestry activities in the reclaimed area which

will be suitable for not only fauna of the area but also cattle population.

8.2.0 Improvement in social infrastructure:

• We are making provision for expenses on scholarships, books and stationary, school uniform and

tuition fee for the needy students.

• Small land farmers who do not have adequate income from their land will find alternative

employment at the mine.

• We are going to provide employment to unskilled male and female worker.

• Regular medical checkups of the surrounding population and the record keeping will be helpful in

increasing their health standards.

• Vocational training will be provided before employment of surrounding workers.

• The proposal will help in increasing the income level of the local population as a result of indirect

employment.

• This will also help in the health and education awareness of the general public.

• The increased transportation and communication facilities will provide additional facility for

storage of milk, transportation to the far off places for the local population.

• The community development programmes which will be enforced after proper feedback from the

people will take care of their needs as to co-operative societies for milk and milk products, wool

and woolen made products and will take a shape of cottage industry in the area.

8.3.0 Employment Potential:

List of manpower proposed department wise and category wise for production of 81,053 tonne/

annum of Limestone is given below:-

Table: 8.1 – Employment Potential

Head Category Existing Proposed

Managerial /

supervisory staff

Mining Engineer cum Mines Manager

1st

class certified

- 1

Mines foreman 1 1

Mining mate cum blaster 1 2

Mechanical Engineer (part time) - 1

Mechanical foreman - 1

Vocational training officer (part time) - 1

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Geologist part time 1 1

Sub Total : 3 8

Skilled Operators for excavator - 2

Compressor operator 1 2

Wagon drill operator - 1

Dumper operator 1 2

Dozer operator 1 1

Sub Total : 3 8

Semi- skilled Drillers jack hammer 2 4

Wagon drill helpers - 2

Excavator helper / spoter - 2

Mechanic - 1

Mechanic helper - 1

Record and register keeper 1 2

Security guards 1 1

Mining workers Opencast 15 40

Gardner / Mali - 1

Sub Total : 19 54

Unskilled Mineral sorting labour 3 10

Environment – for construction of

retaining walls water drains etc. and

plantation work.

1 3

Sub Total 4 13

G. Total 29 83

8.4.0 Salary structure:

Present salary structure applicable for unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled workers will be as per

payment of Wages Act and Central (Rules) applicable in the state of Himachal Pradesh from time to

time.

8.5.0 Other tangible benefits

• The mining of limestone and dolomite in the region would usher in setting up of down stream

industries helping in both direct & indirect employment.

• The mineral Limestone is used in paper, cement & other industries as raw material which would

help in growth of such industries.

• The government will be benefited by way of levies and duties.

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9.0.0 CHAPTER IX

ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS

9.1.0 Financial provisions

9.1.1 Capital cost for mining & environment

1. Purchase of machineries Rs. 45 lakh.

2. Road & ramps construction Rs. 5 lakh

3. Development of office shed, workshop, magazine Rs. 5 lakh

4. Preparation of mining plan & other permissions financial assurance – Rs. 15 lakh.

Total Rs. 70 lakh

9.1.2 Operating cost

1. Staff salary Rs. 50/- PMT

2. Drilling and blasting Rs. 30/- PMT

3. Excavation & handling of waste Rs. 100/- PMT

4. Mineral sorting / sizing Rs, 40/- PMT

5. Environment control measures Rs. 20/- PMT

6. Community development programmes Rs.20/- PMT

7. Royalty dead rent and taxes Rs. 80/- PMT

8. Compensation to samlat Rs. 15/- PMT

9. Transportation of mineral to plant Rs. 40/- PMT

9.2.0 Funds for flora and fauna management plan:

Table: 9.1 – Funds for flora & fauna management

S. No Description Rs. in lakhs

A Capital cost

1 Afforestation program 1.00

2 Artificial nests, feeding and watering arrangement For birds 0.50

3 Construction of water holes & check dams etc. 1.50

Total amount 3.00

B Yearly maintenance cost

1 Afforestation program 1.50

a Development of strips for riparian species 0.50

b Tree plantation ,& other places on barren hills in consultation with the

Panchayat & forest department

0.50

c Habitat for grazing animals will be developed at suitable location in

consultant with Panchayat

0.50

2 Awareness program, Sign boards, cultural program to create awareness for

flora & fauna

0.50

3 Feeding and watering arrangements for birds & wild life etc 0.50

4 Vaccination program for cattle 0.20

5 Constrcution of Gaushala 0.50

Total amount 3.70

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9.3.0 Environment Cost (Budget for environmental and occupational health activities)

Table: 9.2

S.

No.

Capital cost Annual recurring cost

Existing Proposed Existing Proposed

1 Pollution Control (Separately provide

break-up)

a Protective works for waste dump

management including construction of

retaining wall/ water drains, terraces &

maintenance of check dams etc.

NIL 3.0 1.0 1.5

2 Pollution Monitoring (Separately provide

break-up)

a Staff Salaries NIL -------- 1.0 2.0

b Environment monitoring studies NIL 1.0 0.5 1.5

3 Occupational Health ----- 0.5 0.5

4 Green Belt

a Mine NIL 1.0 0.25 0.5

b Township NIL 0 0 -

5 Reclamation / Rehabilitation of mined

out area

NIL 2.5 0.5 1.0

6 Others (specify)

a Awareness and training programme &

celebration of safety and environment

week.

NIL ---- 0.25 0.5

b Fauna management NIL 0.5 0.25 0.5

c Protective Equipments NIL 1.0 0.50 1.0

Total 9.00 4.75 9.0

9.4.0 Expendture incurred on village development programme so far is as follows

Table – 9.3 Expenses from year 1998-2011 (Bhootmarhi & sangrah)

YEAR Amount in Rs .

Payments of the Year 1998 425000.00











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Total 2026568.00

Details of expenses are enclosed as Annexue No XV.

9.5.0 Budget for future village development programme is given in table No 9.4

Table No: 9.4 Budget for next five years

S

No.

Programme Yearly amount

Proposed (Rs.in lacs).

1- Aids in school in surrounding villages

Subsidy for salary of teachers.

Scholarship to the needy students.

Free distribution of books & uniforms to the students.

Construction of rooms/ toilets & other facilities for school.

1.00

2- Medical camps - Free distribution of medicines, aids in hospitals,

dispensaries in form of extension, construction and supply of equipments.

0.50

3 Construction of water tanks near water stream and connecting tanks by

pipelines to nearby villages for supply of water.

1.0

4 Subsidy for fuel saving devices solar cooker, gas cylinders, kerosene oil etc to

the employees/ local people within the lease area.

1.0

5 Training & awareness programmes on improved farming practices /

afforestation programmes

0.5

6 Plantation programme in villages/ Van Panchayat & payment of salary to

Forest Security Guards.

1.0

7 Assistance for Pesticides /Seeds/ Vermi compose/ Fertilizer 0.25

8 Free distribution of plants & also assistance in plant maintenance watering

etc. in van panchayat / nearby houses etc as a afforestation programme.

0.25

Total : 5.50/ Year

9.6.0 Marketing – This mine would produce all grades of Limestone for which there is a ready market.

9.7.0 Economic viability – The cost of production will take care of capital investment and also sale

value of the mineral based on the experience of mining in similar type of deposit in this area.

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10.0.0 CHAPTER – X

ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

10.1.0 Introduction

The environmental management must be integrated into the process of mine planning so that

ecological balance of the area is maintained and adverse effects are minimized. Environmental

Management Plan (EMP) requires multidisciplinary approach. EMP can further be modified/

upgraded time to time by taking advice from experts in the respective fields (forests, soil chemistry,

ground water etc.), during the course of mining. EMP covers all phases of the project considering the

impacts with mitigation measures and monitoring programme.

10.2.0 Monitoring and Feedback System

In the previous chapters different aspects of project, baseline data on environment, environment

impact assessment, environment management plan, and monitoring programmes including

measurement methodologies frequency etc. have been discussed.

In this chapter the administrative aspects of implementation procedure for conditions of grant of

environmental clearance, performance, appraisal, and correction of methodology including

monitoring and feedback system in different aspects are dealthwith.

In this project a team of qualified personnel including mining engineer, environment engineer,

mechanical engineer, welfare officer, horticuluturist are provided Number of other welfare activities

including health check up etc are planned to be outsourced as per the environment policy of the

campany.

10.3.0 The Organizational structure proposed is given below:

Fig No : 8

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10.4.0 EMP should essentially include monitoring programs and management control strategies for

minimizing the adverse impacts:- Subsidence , land slides & disturbance of the land use pattern of the

area and land reclamation & rehabilitation programme besides implementation of provisions of mine

closure plan.

• Implementing the provisions of environment management plan, for control of air pollution, water

quality, noise level, vibration, soil quality, water table etc.

• Implementing the provisions of waste dump management, top soil management etc.

• Biological reclamation of the area and management of flora & fauna

• Socio-economic and cultural environment

• Community development programmes, health and safety of the persons affected by the mining

project, rehabilitation programme etc.

10.5.0 The scope and responsibility of the environmental department headed by a competent

person/ engineer will be as follows:

• Monitoring the programme of implementation according to the schedules fixed.

• Maintaining the records in suitable formats of performance in daily, weekly, monthly and yearly

basis for all activities.

• Carrying out regular surveys and updating the plans and records.

• Analysis of data.

• Interaction between concerned departments and to obtain expert guidance where necessary.

• To prepare the scope of modifications alteration and change.

• Training and awareness on mining and environment technology.

• Submitting the half yearly report to Ministry of Environment and Forest, Pollution Control Board,

Central Ground Water Board for compliance of environment clearance.

• For better functioning of the system formation of committees like Pit Safety Committee,

Environment Committee, Socio Environment committee, and these committees shall be formed

with the composition of mining staff, environmental experts, local representative from

Panchayats or senior citizen of the area, the government authorities, and such committees shall

meet at least twice a year. Sub committee may also be formed wherever necessary to increase

the frequency of coordination.

10.6.0 Environment Management Policy

The company has an environment management Policy. It includes environmental objective,

mechanism to be installed for achieving environmental objectives, environment monitoring

programmes, structure & responsibility (as discussed above), training & awareness programmes,

mine owner responsibilities and follow up programme , reporting system etc as discussed in detail in

Environment Management Policy placed at annexure no XII.

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11.0.0 CHAPTER XI

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION

11.1.0 SUMMARY

S. No Item Details

1 Name of the project Sangrah Lime stone Mine

2 Proposed capacity Production of 81053 MT/ Year

3 M.L area 8.0555 ha (95 Bigha 11 Biswa)

4 Existing capacity Mine is closed

5 Category of project i.e ’A’ or ‘B’ A

6 Location Latitude 30º41’12.53” to 30º41’24.15”

Longitude 77º26’9.2” to 77º26’22.98”.

7 Topo sheet No. 53 F/6

8 khasra nos 2433/2363/2163/1979/2 & 14/2 and other details

9 Village, Tehsil, District , State Sangrah, Tehsil – Renukaji at Sangrah, Dist. Sirmour,

H.P.

10 Project Cost Rs. 70 lakhs

11 Reserves Total reserves and resources of limestone are

7321620 tones (7.32MT )

12 Life of mine 24 years on the basis of proved reserves & feasible

resources. However additional resources are

available for future mining.

2A Whether there is any government order

/policy relevant /relating to the site?

The sangrah Limestone mine earlier had M.L over

108 Bigha 5 biswa .Due to afforestation done in past,

monitoring committee has reduced the ML area by

1.07.07 ha . The retained mining lease area is 8.0555

ha (95 Bigha 11 Biswa). The application for renewal

is pending with state government (27.05.2002 to

26.05.2022). Modified mining Plan for retained area

(8.05.55 ha) was approved vide IBM order no. 614(2)

FMCP-9/11-DDN dated 05.07.2012. FMCP was also

approved by IBM.

B Land classification Non-Forest M.L area is free from any forest land. The total land

area of 8.0555 ha is of Shamlati land only.

C Whether the proposal involves approval

/clearance under: if yes, details of the

same and their status to be given.

(a) The forest (conservation) act, 1980?

(b) The wild life (Protection) act, 1972?

( c) The C.R.Z Notification, 1991?

a)Not Applicable

b) Renuka Wildlife Sanctuary is at a distance of

about 8.5 km from M.L area.

c)Not Applicable

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3. Detail of uses of mineral Lime Stone LD & Non- LD in different Industries & Applications.

The uses of above limestone resources in different industries are established.

These are:

1. Steel & Lime Industries (55 %)

2. Glass & soap industries (25%)

3. Chemical & sugar Industries (20%)

4. Environment Clearance status: - ToR approved by MoEF vide letter No J-11015 /86/2012-IA. II (M)

dated 5th

November, 2013.EIA /EMP are under preparation for public consultation through HPCB.

Public hearing arranged by Himachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board on 22nd

March, 2014.

11.2.0 CONCLUSION

This mining project is planned to produce mineral Limestone suitable for various industries like

cement, iron, Limekiln, etc. using environment friendly and appropriate mining and mineral

beneficiation technology.

Implementation of mining projects would generate employment to locals to the extent of 86 persons.

In addition it would generate indirect employment and pamper establishment of down stream

industry.

Training and awareness activities supplemented by community development programmes will

improve the overall environment and life style of the inhabitants.

Green belt development would be done and workers would be motivated for plantation not only in

mining lease area but also in govt. waste land / Panchayat land. The local population will be

encouraged to plant fodder / fruit trees/ fuel wood so that their dependence on forest is reduced.

The adequate technology, environmental strategy etc have been planned which will maintain the

ecological balance and also ensure health & safety of the persons.

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12.0.0 CHAPTER XII

DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED

12.1.0 Wolkem Consultancy Services (A Division of Wolkem India Limited) has been associated with

mineral /mining projects located in Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, Kerala for Wollastonite,

Calcite, Limestone, China Clay and Soapstone deposits.

The Wolkem Consultancy Services (WCS) is accredited by NABET under “A”Category for Sectors

namely 1) Mining of minerals including Opencast /underground mining, 2) Mineral beneficiation

including pelletisation & 3)Pesticides industry and pesticide specific intermediates (excluding

formulations).

WIL laboratory is fully equipped with sophisticated equipments. It is accredited by NABL (Certificate

No T -2016). It is also recognised by Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board.

During Last seven years of formation of WCS number of mineral projects for Mining plan /scheme,

Environment Clearance have been taken which were approved by statutory authorties.

Table: 12.1

Nature of consultancy Name and address of the

consultant

Brief resume of the consultant organization

including approvals, if any (NABL/ DGMS/

IBM/ NRBPT/ MOEF/ CPCB / others etc), Give

ref No.

EIA/EMP Wolkem Consultancy

Services.(A Division of

Wolkem India Ltd.)E-101,

MIA, Udaipur,Phone No.

0294-6452067

NABET & MoEF approval letter enclosed at

Annexure-IX.

Environmental

monitoring& analysis

Environmental laboratory

division,

Wolkem India Limited, E-

102, MIA, Udaipur ,

Rajasthan

NABL accredited letter enclosed at Annexure-

X.

The Laboratory is also recognized by Rajasthan

state pollution control board.

Modified Mining Plan By Wolkem limited RQP No. RQP/UDP/ 330/2007/B valid upto

24.10.2017.

EIA COORDINATOR Wolkem consultancy

services

Mr. P.M. Jain, (in house) Approved for mining

projects by NABET for “A” category.

Mr. K.P. Agrawal (in house) Approved for

Mining projects by NABET for “A” category.

Dr. S.K Yadav & Mr. Maheep Kapoor,

associated.

FUNCTIONAL AREA EXPERTS :

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Geology Wolkem Consultancy

Services

Mr. Manoj Bhatnagar, in house Approved by

NABET for “A” category.

Mr. K.P. Agrawal, in house Approved by NABET

for “A” category.

Noise & vibration Wolkem Consultancy

Services

Mr. P.M.Jain, in house Approved by NABET for

“A” category.

Soil conservation Wolkem Consultancy

Services

Dr. S. K. Yadav, in house Approved by NABET


Mr. Maheep Kapoor in house Approved by

NABET for “B” category.

Hydro geology, ground

water & water

conservation

Wolkem Consultancy

Services

Mr. Manoj Bhatnagar, in house Approved by


Mr. K.P. Agrawal, in house Approved by NABET


Ecology & Biodiversity Wolkem Consultancy

Services

Mr. Maheep Kapoor, in house Approved by


Socio economics Wolkem Consultancy

Services

Mr. N.S. Chundawat, in house approved by

NABET for “B” category.

Air pollution,

prevention, monitoring

& control

Wolkem Consultancy

Services

Mr. P.M. Jain, in house Approved by NABET for

“A category.

Mr. Vikram Reger, in house AFAE approved

under B category.

Mr. Manish Kumawat, in house AFAE approved

under B category.

Water pollution,

prevention, monitoring &

control

Wolkem Consultancy

Services

Mr. K.P. Agrawal in house Approved by NABET

(Only Mining) for “A” category.

Mr. Vikram Reger & Mr. Manish Kumawat, in

house AFAE

Land use Wolkem Consultancy

Services

Mr. K.P. Agrawal in house Approved by NABET


Risk assessment &

hazard management

Wolkem Consultancy

Services

Mr. P.M.Jain, in house Approved by NABET

(Only Mining) for “A” category.

Solid waste & hazardous

waste management

Wolkem Consultancy

Services

Mr. P.M.Jain, in house Approved by NABET

(Only Solid waste- Mining) for “A” category.

Ambient air quality

impact prediction.

Wolkem Consultancy

Services

Mr. K.V. Ramesh, Empanelled FAE, approved

by NABET for “B” category.

Mr. Vikram Reger & Mr. Manish Kumawat, in

house AFAE

Other Experts

Geologists Mr. Mahesh Kumar Khedekar & Manish Vairagi

Surveyor Mr. Imam basha

Autocad draftsman Mr. Sunil Sharma, Bhupendra Jhalora

Software & other facilities available – Data Mine ,Autocad , Civil 3 D , Aermod software , GIS , Plotter

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