the ramco cements limited expansion of jayanthipuram

The Ramco Cements Limited

Expansion of Jayanthipuram Limestone Mine (South Band) Existing Captive Mine over an Extent of 88.35 Ha

Proposed Limestone Production Enhancement from 0.5 MTPA to 1.75 MTPA

Survey Nos. 39, 40, 41, 45, 46, etc., of Jayanthipuram Village, Jaggayyapeta Mandal,

Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh

Environmental Clearance under EIA Notification 2006 Schedule Sl. No. 1(a)

Category ‘B1’ (Non-Coal Mining <100 Ha)

Draft Environmental Impact Assessment Report (after TOR; for Public Hearing)

TOR awarded by SEIAA/AP/KRI/MIN/08/2019/1219-1568 dated 15.11.2019

March 2020

EIA Consultant

ABC Techno Labs India Private Limited Chennai

(Sl. No. 4 of QCI/NABET List dated 09.03.2020)

The Ramco Cements Limited Expn. of Jayanthipuram Limestone Mine (South Band) (88.35 Ha; 0.5 to 1.75 MTPA), Krishna Dist., AP

Content

Sl. No. Description Page No. I Project Proponent Declaration i II EIA Consultant Undertaking ii III Awarded TOR iii IV Standard TOR v V Awarded TORs & their incorporation in EIA Report xi

1.0 Introduction 1 1.1 Project Proponent 1 1.2 KSR Nagar Cement Plant 3 1.3 Jayanthipuram Limestone Mines (South Band) 9 1.4 Statutory Clearances and their Compliances 9 1.5 JPM South Band Mine – Existing Status 16 1.6 Need for Expansion 19 1.7 Expansion Proposal 19 1.8 Environmental Setting 20 1.9 Project Cost on Expansion 23

1.10 Proposal Benefits 24 1.11 EIA Study 24

2.0 Project Profile 25 2.1 Size/Magnitude of Operation on Expansion 25 2.2 Regional Geology 25 2.3 Local Geology 26 2.4 Resources 29 2.5 Mining Method 31 2.6 Production Plan 42 2.7 List of Machineries 43 2.8 Progressive Mine Closure & Conceptual Plan 43 2.9 Solid Waste 44

2.10 Land Use 45 2.11 Mine Seepage & Water Demand 46 2.12 Wastewater Generation 47 2.13 Green Belt 47 2.14 Power Demand & Source 48 2.15 Occupational Health 48

3.0 Description of the Environment (Baseline Status) 49 3.1 Study Area 49 3.2 Environmental Attributes 49 3.3 Methodology Adopted 53 3.4 Micrometeorological Status 57 3.5 Ambient Air Quality Status 62 3.6 Noise Levels 93 3.7 Water Environment 95 3.8 Land Environment 113 3.9 Flora and Fauna 117

3.10 Socioeconomic Aspects 132 3.11 Summary of Baseline Status 141


Sl. No. Description Page No. 4.0 Anticipated Environmental Impact and Mitigation Measures 142 4.1 Identification of Impacts 142 4.2 Construction Phase 142 4.3 Impacts during Operation Phase 142 4.4 Evaluation of Impacts 165 4.5 Spatial Impacts due to the Proposal 167

5.0 Analysis of Alternatives (Technology & Site) 168 5.1 Technology 168 5.2 Alternative Sites Considered 168

6.0 Environmental Monitoring Programme 169 6.1 Environmental Cell and Compliances 169 6.2 Post Project Monitoring 169 6.3 Report Submission 169

7.0 Additional Studies 170 7.1 Risk Analysis 170 7.2 Disaster Management Plan 172 7.3 Public Consultation 173

8.0 Project Benefits 174

9.0 Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis 174

10.0 Environmental Management Plan 175 10.1 Construction Phase 175 10.2 Operation Phase 175 10.3 EMP Budget 179 10.4 Financial Assurance 179

11.0 Summary & Conclusions 180

12.0 Disclosure of Consultants 193

VI Documents

Doc-1 Mining Lease vide GO. Ms. No. 58 dated 02.05.2017 under MMDR(A) Act, 2015 D1-D2 Doc-2 Earlier Environmental Clearance for the Mine Expn. from MoEF D3-D9 Doc-3 Certified copy of EC Compliance Report D10-D17 Doc-4 Production and Desptach details - as certified by AD (Mines & Geology) D18-D20 Doc-5 Approval of Review of Mining Plan (2019-20 & 2020-21 to 2024-25) by IBM D21-D22 Doc-6 APPCB Renewal of Combined CFO D23-D27 Doc-7 Permission (NOC) for Mining under Ground Water-table by APWALTA D28-D30 Doc-8 No Forest Land involved in the Lease Area – Letter by DFO D31 Doc-9 Hydrogeological Report by AP Ground Water and Water Audit Department D32-D49

Annexures I Standards ***


List of Figures

Sl. No. Description Page No.

Plate I RCL KSR Nagar Cement Plant & its Captive Mines in Regional Map 4

Plate II RCL KSR Nagar Cement Plant & its Captive Mines in HRS Imagery 5

Fig.1.1 Index Map 10

Plate III Lease Plan 11

Plate IV Jayanthipuram Limestone Mine (South Band) & its Environs 12

Plate V Existing Green Belt 17

Fig. 1.2 Topo Map (10 km Radius) 21

Fig. 1.3 Environmental Setting 22

Fig. 2.1 Surface Plan 33

Fig. 2.2 Geological Plan 34

Fig. 2.3 Geological Plan Sections 35

Fig. 2.4 Fifth Year Plan 36

Fig. 2.5 Reclamation Plan 37

Fig. 2.6 Conceptual Plan 38

Fig. 2.7 Conceptual Plan Sections 39

Fig. 2.8 Environmental Plan 40

Fig. 2.9 Financial Assurance Plan 41

Fig. 2.10 Water Balance 47

Fig. 3.1 Ambient Air Quality& Noise Monitoring Stations 50

Fig. 3.2 JPM SB Mine Physiography 51

Fig. 3.3 Drainage Pattern 52

Fig. 3.4 Seasonal Wind Rose 61

Fig. 3.5 Water & Soil QualityMonitoring Stations 108

Fig. 3.6 Satellite Imagery 115 Fig. 3.7 Land Use Pattern 116

Fig. 4.1 Cross Sections Changes of River Paleru during different periods near JPM SB Mine 147

Fig. 4.2 Predicted GLC – PM2.5 157

Fig. 4.3 Predicted GLC – PM10 158

Fig. 4.4 Predicted GLC – PM10 - Haulage 159

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List of Tables


Table 1.1 Cement Plant – Production Details 6

Table 1.2 Captive Limestone Mines Production Details 6

Table 1.3 Details on JPM South Band Mining Lease 9

Table 1.4 Jayanthipuram Limestone Mine (South Band) Production Data 13

Table 1.5 Boundary Pillars (BP) Coordinates 20

Table 2.1 Details on Exploration 29

Table 2.2 Estimated Reserves & Resources (as on 31.08.2019) 30

Table 2.3 Additional Utilisation of the Lease Area – Plan Period 31

Table 2.4 Yearwise Development and Production Plan – in cu.m 42

Table 2.5 Yearwise Development and Production Plan – in Tonnes 42

Table 2.6 Proposed Mineral Rejects Uutilisation for Plant Consumption 42

Table 2.7 Mine Machineries 43

Table 2.8 Proposed Production & Development Plan till Conceptual Period (Lease Period) 43

Table 2.9 Existing Dump Details 44

Table 2.10 Yearwise Generation of Wastes and disposal – RoMP Period 45

Table 2.11 Wastes Generation till Conceptual Stage 45

Table 2.12 Mineral Rejects Utilisation 45

Table 2.13 Land Use Pattern 46

Table 2.14 Mine Working Depth 46

Table 2.15 Proposed Green Belt 47

Tables 3.1-3.3 Micrometeorological Data 58-60

Table 3.4 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations - Location & Bearing 62

Tables 3.5-3.16 Ambient Air Quality Data 64-87

Table3.17 Abstract of Ambient Air Quality Data 88-90

Table 3.18 Ambient Air Quality Status 91

Table 3.19 RSPM Analytical Data 92

Table 3.20 Dustfall Status 93

Table 3.21 Ambient Noise Level Data (Abstract) 94

Table 3.22 WorkzoneNoise Level Data 94

Table 3.23 Well Inventory Carried-out in the Region – 33 nos. 96

Table 3.24 Depth of Water Level (BGL) – Jaggayyapeta and Chillakallu Observation Wells 97

Table 3.25 Recorded Ground Water-table Levels 98

Table 3.26 Pumping Test Results 103

Table 3.27 Stage of Ground Water Development 107

Table 3.28 Surface Water Quality Data 109

Table 3.29 Ground Water Quality Data 110

Table 3.30 Water Quality Status 112

Table 3.31 Mine Pits Water Quality 112

Table 3.32 Soil Status 114

Table 3.33 Land Use Pattern of the Study Area 117

Table 3.34 List of Flora - Distribution of Vegetation 118

Table 3.35 List of Flora 127

Table 3.36 Demographic Profile-2011 Census 133



Table 3.37 Occupation of Population and Work Forces 134

Table 3.38 Educational Facilities in the Study Area 135

Table 3.39 Medical Facilities in the Study Area 136

Table 3.40 Communication & Transport Facilities in the Study Area 137

Table 3.41 Water & Drainage Facilities in the Study Area 138

Table 3.42 Other Facilities in the Study Area 139

Table 4.1 RCL’s Industrial Activities Considered for Cumulative Impact 142

Table 4.2 JPM SB Mine Bench Dimension at Conceptual Stage 143

Table 4.3 JPM SB Mine Dewatering & its Gainful Utilisation 144

Table 4.4 Ground Water Realisation in Mine Pits & its Gainful Utilisation - Cumulative 145

Table 4.5 Identified Cross Section Locations of River Paleru adjacent to the Mine 146

Table 4.6 Cross Sections Changes of River Paleru during different Periods 148

Table 4.7 Details of Artificial Recharge Structures 149

Table 4.8 Land Holdings 150

Table 4.9 OB Waste Generation in Mines – Conceptual Stage 150

Table 4.10 Land Use Pattern - Cumulative 151

Table 4.11 Raw Material, Source & Mode of Transportation of the Cement Plant 152

Table 4.12 Existing Traffic Volume-Baseline 153

Table 4.13 Projected Traffic Volume in the Mine Vicinity 153

Table 4.14 Level of Service & Performance of a Road (IRC:64-1990 Norms) 154

Table 4.15 Predicted Traffic Scenario in the Mine Vicinity 154

Table 4.16 Predicted GLCs 156

Table 4.17 Details of Statutory Health Tests – JPM SB Mine 162

Table 4.18 CSR Amount 163

Table 4.19 Yearwise CSR Expenditures during 2017-18 to 2018-19 164

Table 4.20 Employment Potential 164

Table 4.21 EIA Matrix 166

Table 4.22 Impact Qualtification 167

Table 6.1 Post Project Monitoring Schedule 169

Table 7.1 Risk Management Measures 171

Table 10.1 CER Budget 178

Table 10.2 Environmental Management Plan - Capital Cost 179

Table 10.3 Environmental Management Plan - Operating Cost per Annum 179

Table 11.1 Environmental Baseline Status 184

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132,75 & 126.75 State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA)

Andhra Pradesh Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change,

Government of India D.No.33-26-14 D/2, Near Sunrise Hospital, Pushpa Hotel Centre,

Chalamavari Street, Kasturibaipet, Vijayawada-520010

By Speed Post

Lr No. SEIAA/AP/KRI/MIN/08/2019/1219 ICGg -

To M/s. The Ramco Cements Limited, Auras Corporate Centre, V Floor, 98-A, Dr. Radhalcrishnan Salai, Mylapore, Chennai - 600 004,

Sir,

Dt:15.11.2019

Sub: SEAC - A.P. - 88.35 Ha. of Expansion of Jayanthipuram Limestone Mine (South Band) of M/s. The Ramco Cements Limited (RCL) at Survey Nos. 39, 40, 41, 45, 46, 47/1, 47/2, 47/3, 47/4, 47/5, 48/1, 48/2, 48/3, 48/4, 49/1, 49/2, 49/3, 52, 53, 54, 55, 57, 58, 59/1, 59/2, 59/3, 59/4, 60/1, 60/2, 60/3, 63, 64, 65 & 72/1 of Jayanthipuram village, Jaggayyapet Mandal, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh - Terms of Reference (TOR) - Issued - Reg.

Ref: Your application received through online on 10.09.2019 (SIA/AP/IND2/40833/2019).

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In continuation of the above, it is to inform that your application was examined by the State Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) in its meeting held on 21.09.2019.

The representative of the project proponent and their consultant M/s. Pioneer Enviro Laboratories & Consultants Pvt. Ltd. have attended the meeting.

The committee noted that this is an existing mine and applied for expansion. Certified Compliance report obtained from MoEF&CC Regional Office, Chennai vide F.No. EP/12.1/537/AP/1338 dated 17.08.2018 was submitted.

The Committee recommended for issue of Standard Terms of Reference (TOR) for expansion with public hearing for the proposed expansion of mining project for the product: Limestone -0.5 MTPA to 1.75 MTPA.

Additional TOR: Though it is claimed that there is green belt, the evidence shown that the greenbelt. is poor. Hence, a certificate from APPCB and the declaration of the consultant is to be submitted. River (Paleru) cross section comparison between 2007 and 2019 at suitable intervals all along the western boundary. Water pumping arrangement. Hydrogeological report should be submitted. Initial reserves, consumed as on day, remaining estimated reserves need to be submitted. L/D ratio for 66m below ground level.

The issue was placed before the SEIAA in its meeting held on 26.10.2019 and the Authority noted with recommendation of the SEAC, A.P.

P.T.0

SENIOR ENVIRONMENTA NGINE

In view of the above, you are requested to prepare EIA report based on the standard TOR for expansion with Public hearing along with additional TOR and submit to the SEAC for appraisal. The Terms of the reference are valid for a period of three years.

Yours faithfully, Sd/-

MEMBER SECRETARY, SEIAA, A.P.

//T.C.F.B.0//

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STANDARD TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) FOR EIA/EMP REPORT FORPROJECTS/ACTIVITIES REQUIRING ENVIRONMENT CLEARANCE

Terms of Reference (TOR) for preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) andEnvironmental Management Plan (EMP) for "Mining of Minerals" as per the EIA Notification, 2006 hasbeen devised to improve the quality of the reports and facilitate decision-making transparent and easy.TOR will help the project proponents to prepare report with relevant project specific data and easilyinterpretable information. TOR for mining of minerals is expected to cover all environmental relatedfeatures.

Mining of minerals plays a positive role in the process of country's economic development. In additionto the contribution towards economic growth, mining can also be a major source of degradation of physicalas well as social environment, unless it is properly managed. Environmental impacts can arise during allactivities of the mining process. Minimizing the damage due to mining operations depends on soundenvironmental practices in a framework of balanced environmental legislation. The potential adverse effectsof mining activities include air pollution, surface and groundwater pollution, noise and vibration, damage tolocal ecology, natural topography and drainage, depletion of water resources etc. All these environmentalcomponents are required to be considered while selecting a proper methodology of mining, mitigationmeasures to reduce pollution load, conservation of natural resources etc.

The projects of mining of minerals as stated in the schedule require prior environment clearanceunder the EIA notification, 2006. Category 'A' Projects are handled in the MoEF&CC and Category 'B'projects are being handled by the respective State Environment Impact Assessment Authorities (SEIAAs)notified by MoEF&CC and following the procedure prescribed under the EIA Notification, 2006. As perthis Notification, as amended, the projects of mining of minerals with mining lease area equal to or greaterthan 50 hectare are to be handled at the level of the MoEF&CC for grant of EC. Such projects with mininglease area less than 50 hectare are to be handled by the respective State Environment Impact AssessmentAuthority (SEIAA).

1(a):STANDARD TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR CONDUCTING ENVIRONMENTIMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY FOR NON-COAL MINING PROJECTS ANDINFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN EIA/EMP REPORT

1) Year-wise production details since 1994 should be given, clearly stating the highest production achievedin any one year prior to 1994. It may also be categorically informed whether there had been anyincrease in production after the EIA Notification 1994 came into force, w.r.t. the highest productionachieved prior to 1994.

2) A copy of the document in support of the fact that the Proponent is the rightful lessee of the mineshould be given.

3) All documents including approved mine plan, EIA and Public Hearing should be compatible with oneanother in terms of the mine lease area, production levels, waste generation and its management,mining technology etc. and should be in the name of the lessee.

4) All corner coordinates of the mine lease area, superimposed on a High Resolution Imagery/ toposheet,topographic sheet, geomorphology and geology of the areashould be provided. Such an Imagery ofthe proposed area should clearly show the land use and other ecological features of the study area(core and buffer zone).

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STANDARD TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) FOR EIA/EMP REPORT FOR PROJECTS/ACTIVITIES REQUIRING ENVIRONMENT CLEARANCE

5) Information should be provided in Survey of India Toposheet in 1:50,000 scale indicating geologicalmap of the area, geomorphology of land forms of the area, existing minerals and mining history ofthe area, important water bodies, streams and rivers and soil characteristics.

6) Details about the land proposed for mining activities should be givenwith information as to whethermining conforms to the land use policy of the State; land diversion for mining should have approvalfrom State land use board or the concerned authority.

7) It should be clearly stated whether the proponent Company has a well laid down EnvironmentPolicy approved by its Board of Directors? If so, it may be spelt out in the EIA Report with descriptionof the prescribed operating process/procedures to bring into focus any infringement/deviation/violation of the environmental or forest norms/ conditions? The hierarchical system or administrativeorder of the Company to deal with the environmental issues and for ensuring compliance with theEC conditions may also be given. The system of reporting of non-compliances / violations ofenvironmental norms to the Board of Directors of the Company and/or shareholders or stakeholdersat large,may also be detailed in the EIA Report.

8) Issues relating to Mine Safety, including subsidence study in case of underground mining and slopestudy in case of open cast mining, blasting study etc. should be detailed. The proposed safeguardmeasures in each case should also be provided.

9) The study rea will comprise of 10 km zone around the mine lease from lease periphery and the datacontained in the EIA such as waste generation etc. should be for the life of the mine / lease period.

10) Land use of the study rea delineating forest area, agricultural land, grazing land, wildlife sanctuary,national park, migratory routes of fauna, water bodies, human settlements and other ecologicalfeatures should be indicated. Land use plan of the mine lease area should be prepared to encompasspreoperational, operational and post operational phases and submitted. Impact, if any, of change ofland use should be given.

11) Details of the land for any Over Burden Dumps outside the mine lease, such as extent of land area,distance from mine lease, its land use, R&R issues, if any, should be given.

12) A Certificate from the Competent Authority in the State Forest Department should be provided,confirming the involvement of forest land, if any, in the project area. In the event of any contraryclaim by the Project Proponent regarding the status of forests, the site may be inspected by the StateForest Department along with the Regional Office of the Ministry to ascertain the status of forests,based on which, the Certificate in this regard as mentioned above be issued. In all such cases, itwould be desirable for representative of the State Forest Department to assist the Expert AppraisalCommittees.

13) Status of forestry clearance for the broken up area and virgin forestland involved in the Projectincluding deposition of net present value (NPV) and compensatory afforestation (CA) should beindicated. A copy of the forestry clearance should also be furnished.

14) Implementation status of recognition of forest rights under the Scheduled Tribes and other TraditionalForest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 should be indicated.

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15) The vegetation in the RF / PF areas in the study area, with necessary details, should be given.

16) A study shall be got done to ascertain the impact of the Mining Project on wildlife of the study areaand details furnished. Impact of the project on the wildlife in the surrounding and any other protectedarea and accordingly, detailed mitigative measures required, should be worked out with costimplications and submitted.

17) Location of National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife Corridors, Ramsar site Tiger/Elephant Reserves/(existing as well as proposed), if any, within 10 km of the mine lease should beclearly indicated, supported by a location map duly authenticated by Chief Wildlife Warden.Necessary clearance, as may be applicable to such projects due to proximity of the ecologicallysensitive areas as mentioned above, should be obtained from the Standing Committee of NationalBoard of Wildlife and copy furnished.

18) A detailed biological study of the study area [core zone and buffer zone (10 km radius of the peripheryof the mine lease)] shall be carried out. Details of flora and fauna, endangered, endemic and RETSpecies duly authenticated, separately for core and buffer zone should be furnished based on suchprimary field survey, clearly indicating the Schedule of the fauna present. In case of any scheduled-I fauna found in the study area, the necessary plan alongwith budgetary provisions for theirconservation should be prepared in consultation with State Forest and Wildlife Department anddetails furnished. Necessary allocation of funds for implementing the same should be made as partof the project cost.

19) Proximity to Areas declared as 'Critically Polluted' or the Project areas likely to come under the'Aravali Range', (attracting court restrictions for mining operations), should also be indicated andwhere so required, clearance certifications from the prescribed Authorities, such as the SPCB orState Mining Department should be secured and furnished to the effect that the proposed miningactivities could be considered.

20) Similarly, for coastal Projects, A CRZ map duly authenticated by one of the authorized agenciesdemarcating LTL. HTL, CRZ area, location of the mine lease w.r.t CRZ, coastal features such asmangroves, if any, should be furnished. (Note: The Mining Projects falling under CRZ would alsoneed to obtain approval of the concerned Coastal Zone Management Authority).

21) R&R Plan/compensation details for the Project Affected People (PAP) should be furnished. Whilepreparing the R&R Plan, the relevant State/National Rehabilitation & Resettlement Policy shouldbe kept in view. In respect of SCs /STs and other weaker sections of the society in the study area, aneed based sample survey, family-wise, should be undertaken to assess their requirements, andaction programmes prepared and submitted accordingly, integrating the sectoral programmes ofline departments of the State Government. It may be clearly brought out whether the village(s)located in the mine lease area will be shifted or not. The issues relating to shifting of village(s)including their R&R and socio-economic aspects should be discussed in the Report.

22) One season (non-monsoon) [i.e. March-May (Summer Season); October-December (post monsoonseason) ; December-February (winter season)]primary baseline data on ambient air quality as per

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CPCB Notification of 2009, water quality, noise level, soil and flora and fauna shall be collected andthe AAQ and other data so compiled presented date-wise in the EIA and EMP Report. Site-specificmeteorological data should also be collected. The location of the monitoring stations should be suchas to represent whole of the study area and justified keeping in view the pre-dominant downwinddirection and location of sensitive receptors. There should be at least one monitoring station within500 m of the mine lease in the pre-dominant downwind direction. The mineralogical composition ofPM10, particularly for free silica, should be given.

23) Air quality modeling should be carried out for prediction of impact of the project on the air qualityof the area. It should also take into account the impact of movement of vehicles for transportation ofmineral. The details of the model used and input parameters used for modeling should be provided.The air quality contours may be shown on a location map clearly indicating the location of the site,location of sensitive receptors, if any, and the habitation. The wind roses showing pre-dominantwind direction may also be indicated on the map.

24) The water requirement for the Project, its availability and source should be furnished. A detailedwater balance should also be provided. Fresh water requirement for the Project should be indicated.

25) Necessary clearance from the Competent Authority for drawl of requisite quantity of water for theProject should be provided.

26) Description of water conservation measures proposed to be adopted in the Project should be given.Details of rainwater harvesting proposed in the Project, if any, should be provided.

27) Impact of the Project on the water quality, both surface and groundwater, should be assessed andnecessary safeguard measures, if any required, should be provided.

28) Based on actual monitored data, it may clearly be shown whether working will intersect groundwater.Necessary data and documentation in this regard may be provided. In case the working will intersectgroundwater table, a detailed Hydro Geological Study should be undertaken and Report furnished.The Report inter-alia, shall include details of the aquifers present and impact of mining activities onthese aquifers. Necessary permission from Central Ground Water Authority for working belowground water and for pumping of ground water should also be obtained and copy furnished.

29) Details of any stream, seasonal or otherwise, passing through the lease area and modification /diversion proposed, if any, and the impact of the same on the hydrology should be brought out.

30) Information on site elevation, working depth, groundwater table etc. Should be provided both inAMSL and bgl. A schematic diagram may also be provided for the same.

31) A time bound Progressive Greenbelt Development Plan shall be prepared in a tabular form (indicatingthe linear and quantitative coverage, plant species and time frame) and submitted, keeping in mind,the same will have to be executed up front on commencement of the Project. Phase-wise plan ofplantation and compensatory afforestation should be charted clearly indicating the area to be coveredunder plantation and the species to be planted. The details of plantation already done should begiven.The plant species selected for green belt should have greater ecological value and should be

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of good utility value to the local population with emphasis on local and native species and thespecies which are tolerant to pollution.

32) Impact on local transport infrastructure due to the Project should be indicated. Projected increase intruck traffic as a result of the Project in the present road network (including those outside theProject area) should be worked out, indicating whether it is capable of handling the incrementalload. Arrangement for improving the infrastructure, if contemplated (including action to be takenby other agencies such as State Government) should be covered. Project Proponent shall conductImpact of Transportation study as per Indian Road Congress Guidelines.

33) Details of the onsite shelter and facilities to be provided to the mine workers should be included inthe EIA Report.

34) Conceptual post mining land use and Reclamation and Restoration of mined out areas (with plansand with adequate number of sections) should be given in the EIA report.

35) Occupational Health impacts of the Project should be anticipated and the proposed preventivemeasures spelt out in detail. Details of pre-placement medical examination and periodical medicalexamination schedules should be incorporated in the EMP. The project specific occupational healthmitigation measures with required facilities proposed in the mining area may be detailed.

36) Public health implications of the Project and related activities for the population in the impact zoneshould be systematically evaluated and the proposed remedial measures should be detailed alongwith budgetary allocations.

37) Measures of socio economic significance and influence to the local community proposed to beprovided by the Project Proponent should be indicated. As far as possible, quantitative dimensionsmay be given with time frames for implementation.

38) Detailed environmental management plan (EMP) to mitigate the environmental impacts which,should inter-alia include the impacts of change of land use, loss of agricultural and grazing land, ifany, occupational health impacts besides other impacts specific to the proposed Project.

39) Public Hearing points raised and commitment of the Project Proponent on the same along with timebound Action Plan with budgetary provisions to implement the same should be provided and alsoincorporated in the final EIA/EMP Report of the Project.

40) Details of litigation pending against the project, if any, with direction /order passed by any Court ofLaw against the Project should be given.

41) The cost of the Project (capital cost and recurring cost) as well as the cost towards implementationof EMP should be clearly spelt out.

42) A Disaster management Plan shall be prepared and included in the EIA/EMP Report.

43) Benefits of the Project if the Project is implemented should be spelt out. The benefits of the Projectshall clearly indicate environmental, social, economic, employment potential, etc.

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44) Besides the above, the below mentioned general points are also to be followed:-

a) Executive Summary of the EIA/EMP Report

b) All documents to be properly referenced with index and continuous page numbering.

c) Where data are presented in the Report especially in Tables, the period in which the datawere collected and the sources should be indicated.

d) Project Proponent shall enclose all the analysis/testing reports of water, air, soil, noise etc.using the MoEF&CC/NABL accredited laboratories. All the original analysis/testing reportsshould be available during appraisal of the Project.

e) Where the documents provided are in a language other than English, an English translationshould be provided.

f) The Questionnaire for environmental appraisal of mining projects as devised earlier by theMinistry shall also be filled and submitted.

g) While preparing the EIA report, the instructions for the Proponents and instructions for theConsultants issued by MoEF&CC vide O.M. No. J-11013/41/2006-IA.II(I) dated 4th August,2009, which are available on the website of this Ministry, should be followed.

h) Changes, if any made in the basic scope and project parameters (as submitted in Form-I andthe PFR for securing the TOR) should be brought to the attention of MoEF&CC with reasonsfor such changes and permission should be sought, as the TOR may also have to be altered.Post Public Hearing changes in structure and content of the draft EIA/EMP (other thanmodifications arising out of the P.H. process) will entail conducting the PH again with therevised documentation.

i) As per the circular no. J-11011/618/2010-IA.II(I) dated 30.5.2012, certified report of thestatus of compliance of the conditions stipulated in the environment clearance for the existingoperations of the project, should be obtained from the Regional Office of Ministry ofEnvironment, Forest and Climate Change, as may be applicable.

i) The EIA report should also include (i) surface plan of the area indicating contours of maintopographic features, drainage and mining area, (ii) geological maps and sections and (iii)sections of the mine pit and external dumps, if any, clearly showing the land features of theadjoining area.

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Awarded TORs & their incorporation in EIA Report

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Awarded TOR Incorporation in EIA Report

Page No. I Additional TOR Awarded by SEIAA-AP 1 Though it is claimed that there is Green Belt, the evidence shown that the green belt is

poor. Hence, a certificate from APPCB and the Declaration of the Consultant is to be Submitted.

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2 River (Paleru) cross Section Comparison between 2007 and 2019 at suitable intervals all along the Western Boundary.

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3 Water Pumping Arrangement. 144-145 4 Hydrogeological Report should be submitted. 95-107

D32-D49 5 Initial Reserves, consumed as on day, remaining estimated reserves need to be

submitted. 143

6 L/D ratio for 66m below ground Level. 144 II Standard Terms of Reference 1 Year-wise production details since 1994 should be given, clearly stating the highest

production achieved in ant one year prior to 1994. It may also be categorically informed whether there had been increase in production after the EIA Notification 1994 came into force, w.r.t. the highest production achieved prior to 1994.

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2 A copy of the document in support of the fact that the Proponent is the rightful lessee of the mine should be given.

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3 All documents including approved mine plan, EIA and public hearing should be compatible with one another in terms of the mine lease area, production levels, waste generation and its management and mining technology and should be in the name of the lessee.

Complied

4 All corner coordinates of the mine lease area, superimposed on a high Resolution Imagery/Topo sheet, topographic sheet, geomorphology and geology of the area should be provided. Such an Imagery of the proposed area should clearly show the land use and other ecological features of the study area (core and buffer zone).

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5 Information should be provided in Survey of India Top sheet in 1:50,000 scale indicating geological map of the area, geomorphology of land forms of the area, existing mineral and mining history of the area, important water bodies, streams and rivers and soil characteristics.

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6 Details about the land proposed for mining activities should be given with information as to whether mining conforms to the land use policy of the State; land diversion mining should have approval from State land use board or the concerned authority.

9 Existing Mine

149-150 7 It should be stated whether the proponent Company has a well laid down Environment

Policy approved by its Board of Directors? If so, it may be spelt out in the EIA Report with description of the prescribed operating process / procedures to bring into focus any infringement/ deviation / violation of the environmental or forest norms/ conditions? The hierarchical system or administrative order of the Company to deal with the environmental issues and for ensuring compliance with the EC conditions may also be given. The system of reporting of non-compliances / violations of environmental norms to the Board of Directors of the Company and/ or shareholders or shareholders at large, may also be detailed in the EIA Report.

2-3 8

8 Issues relating to Mine Safety, including subsidence study in case of underground mining and slope in case of opencast mining, blasting study etc. should be detailed. The proposed safeguard measures in each case should also be provided.

171

9 The study area will comprise of 10 km zone around the mine lease from lease periphery and the data contained in the EIA such as waste generation etc. should be for the life of the mine / lease period.

49-50 44-45

10 Land use of the study area delineating forest area, agricultural land, grazing land, wildlife sanctuary and national park, migratory routes of fauna, water bodies, human settlements and other ecological features should be indicated.Land use plan of the mine lease area should be prepared to encompass preoperational, operational and post operational phases and submitted. Impact, if any, of change of land use should be given.

113 115-117 45-46

11 Details for the land any Over Burden Dumps outside the mine lease, such as extent of land area, distance from mine lease, its land use, R&R issues, if any, should be given.

Nil

12 A Certificate from the Competent Authority in the State Forest Department should be provided, confirming the involvement of forest land, if any, in the project area. In the event of any contrary claim by the Project Proponent regarding the status of the forests, the site

23 D31


Sl. No. Awarded TOR

Incorporation in EIA Report

Page No. may be inspected by the State Forest Department along with the Regional office of the Ministry to ascertain the status of forests, based on which, the Certificate in this regard as mentioned above be issued. In all such cases, it would be desirable for representative of the State Forest Department to assist the Expert Appraisal Committees.

13 Status of forestry clearance for the broken up area and virgin forestland involved in the Project including deposition of net present value (NPV) and compensatory afforestation (CA) should be indicated. A copy of the forestry clearance should also be furnished.

Not Applicable

14 Implementation status of recognition of forest rights under the Schedule Tribes and other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 should be indicated.

Not Applicable

15 The vegetation in the RF / PF areas in the study area, with necessary details should be given.

117

16 A study shall be got done to ascertain in the impact of the Mining Project on wildlife of the study area and details furnished. Impact of the project on the wildlife in the surrounding and any other protected area and accordingly, detailed mitigative measures required, should be worked out with cost implications and submitted.

Not Applicable

17 Location of National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife Corridors, Ramsar site Tiger / Elephant Reserves / (existing as well as proposed), if any, within 10 Km of the mine lease should be clearly indicated, supported by location map duly authenticated by Chief Wildlife Warden. Necessary Clearance as may be applicable to such projects due to the proximity of ecologically sensitive areas as mentioned above, should be Obtained from the Standing Committee of National Board of Wildlife and copy furnished.

Not Applicable

18 A detailed biological study for the study area [core zone and buffer zone (10 km radius of the periphery of the mine lease)] shall be carried out. Details of flora and fauna, duly authenticated, separately for core and buffer zone should be furnished based on primary field survey clearly indicating the Schedule of the fauna present. In case of any Scheduled-I fauna found in the study area, the necessary plan for their conservation should be prepared in consultation with State Forest and Wildlife Department and details furnished. Necessary allocation of funds for implementing the same should be made as part of the project cost.

117-132

Not Applicable

19 Proximity to Area declared as ‘Critically Polluted’ or the Project areas likely to come under the “Aravali Range’, (attracting court restrictions for mining operations), should also be indicated and where so required, clearance clarifications from the Prescribed authorities, such as the SPCB or State Mining Department should also be secured and furnished to the effect that the proposed mining activities could be considered.

Nil 49

20 Similarly, for coastal projects, A CRZ map duly authenticated by one of the authenticating agencies demarcating LTL, HTL, CRZ area., location of the mine lease w.r.t CRZ, coastal features such as mangroves, if any, should be furnished (Note: The Mining projects falling under CRZ would also need to obtain approved of the concerned Coastal Management Authority)

Not Applicable

21 R&R Plan/compensation details for the Project Affected People (PAP) should be furnished. While preparing the R&R Plan the relevant State/National Rehabilitation & Resettlement Policy should be kept in view. In respect of SCs/STs and other weaker sections of the society in the study area, a need based sample survey, family-wise, should undertaken to assess their requirements, and action programmes prepared and submitted accordingly, interacting with sectoral departments of the State Government. It may be clearly brought out whether the village(s) located in the mine lease area will be shifted or not. The issue relating to shifting of village(s) inducing their R&R and Socio-Economic aspects should be discussed in the report.

Not Applicable

22 One season (non-monsoon) [i.e. March-May (summer season); October –December (Post monsoon season) ; December-February (winter season)] primary baseline data on ambient air quality as per CPCB Notification of 2009, water quality, noise level, soil and fauna shall be collected and AAQ and other data so compiled presented date-wise in the EIA and EMP Report. Site-specific Metrological data should also be collected. The locations of the monitoring stations should be such as to represent whole of the study area and justified keeping in view the pre-dominant downwind direction and location of sensitive receptors. There should be atleast one monitoring station within 500 m of the mine lease in the pre-dominant downwind direction. The mineralogical composition of PM10, particularly for free silica, should be given.

49-141 57-61

62

92 23 Air quality modeling should be carried out for prediction of impact of the project on the air

quality of the area. It should also take into account the impact of movement of vehicles for transportation of mineral. The details of the model used and input parameters used for modeling should be

155-159 156


Sl. No. Awarded TOR


Page No. provided. The air quality contours may be shown on a location map clearly indicating the location of the site, location of sensitive receptors, if any and the habitation. The wind roses showing predominant wind direction may also be indicated on the map.

157-159 61

24 The water requirement for the project, its availability and source to be furnished. A detailed water balance should also be provided. Fresh water requirement for the project should be indicated.

47 144-145

25 Necessary clearance from the Competent Authority for drawl of requisite quantity of water for the project should be provided.

145 D18-D20

26 Description of water conservation measures proposed to be adopted in the project should be given. Details of rainwater harvesting proposed, if any, in the project should be provided.

144-145 148-149

27 Impact of the project on the water quality both surface and groundwater should be assessed and necessary safeguard measures, if any required should be provided.

144-149

28 Based on actual monitored data, it may clearly be shown whether working will intersect groundwater. Necessary data and documentation in this regard may be provided. In case the working will intersect the groundwater table, a detailed Hydro Geological Study should be undertaken and Report furnished. The report inter-alia, shall include details of the aquifers present and Impact of the mining activities on these aquifers. Necessary permission from Central Groundwater Authority for working below ground water and for pumping of groundwater should also be obtained and furnished.

46

95-107 D32-D49

16 D28-D30

29 Details of any stream, seasonal or otherwise,passing through lease area and modification / diversion proposed, if any and the impact of the same on the hydrology should be brought out.

Nil 16

30 Information on site elevation, working depth, groundwater table etc. should be provided both in AMSL and bgl. A schematic diagram may also be provided for the same. 46

31 A time bound Progressive Greenbelt Development Plan shall be prepared in a tabular form (indicating the linear quantitative coverage, plant species and time frame) and submitted, keeping in mind, the same will have to be executed up front on commencement of the project, Phase wise plan of plantation and compensatory afforestation should be charted clearly indicating the area to be covered under plantation and the species to be planted. The details of plantation already done should be given. The plant species selected for green belt should have greater ecological value and should be of good utility value to the local population with emphasis with local and native species which are tolerant to pollution.

47

32 Impact on local transport infrastructure due to the project should be indicated. Projected increase in truck traffic as a result of the project in the present road network (including those outside the project area) should be worked out, indicating whether it is capable of handling the increased load. Arrangement for improving the infrastructure, if contemplated (including action to be taken by other agencies such as State Government) should be covered. Project Proponent shall conduct Impact of Transportation study as per Indian Road Congress Guidelines.

151-154

33 Details of the onsite shelter and facilities to be provided to the mine workers should be included in the EIA Report.

162-163

34 Conceptual post mining land use and Reclamation and Restoration of mined out Areas (with plans and with adequate number of sections) should be given in the EIA report.

43-46

35 Occupational health impact of project should be anticipated and preventive measures initiated. Details in this regard should be provided. Details of preplacement medical examination and periodical medical examination schedules should be incorporated in the EMP.The Project specific occupational health mitigation measures with required facilities proposed in the mining area detailed.

161-163

36 Public health implication of the project and related activities for the population in the impact zone should be systematically evaluated and the proposed remedial measures should be detailed along with budgetary allocation.

161

37 Measures of socio economic significance and influence to the local community proposed to be provided by project proponent should be indicated. As far as possible, quantitative dimensions may be given with time frame for implementation.

163-165

38 Detailed Environmental Management Plan (EMP) to mitigate the environmental which, should inter-alia include the impacts of change of land use, loss of agricultural and grazing land, if any, occupational health impacts besides other impacts specific to the proposed Project.

175-179


Sl. No. Awarded TOR


Page No. 39 Public hearing points raised and commitment of the project proponent on the same along

with time bound action plan to implement the same should be provided and also incorporated in the final EIA/EMP Report of the Project.

Will be complied.

40 Details of litigation pending against the project, if any, with direction /order passed by any Court of Law against the project should be given.

Nil 19

41 The cost of the project (capital cost and recurring cost) as well as the cost towards implementation of EMP should beclearly spelt out. 23

42 A Disaster Management Plan shall be prepared and included in the EIA/EMP of Report. 172-173 43 Benefits of the Project if the Project is implemented should be spelt out. The benefits of

the Project shall clearly indicate environmental, social, economic, employment Potential, etc.

24

44 Besides the above, the below mentioned general points should also be followed:- (a) Executive Summary of the EIA/EMPReport. Complied with

(b) All documents may be properly referenced with index and continuous page numbering. Complied with (c) Where data are presented in the report especially in tables, the period in which the data

were collected and the sources should be indicated. Complied with

(d) Project Proponent shall enclose all the analysis/testing reports of water, soil, noise, etc. using the MoEF&CC/NABL accredited laboratories. All the original/testing reports should be available during the appraisal of Project.

Complied with

(e) Where the documents provided are in a language other than English, an English translation should be provided.

Complied with

(f) The Questionnaire for environmental appraisal of mining projects as prescribed by the Ministry shall also be filled and submitted. Complied with

(g) While preparing the EIA report, the instructions for the Proponents and instructions for the Consultants issued by MoEF&CC vide O.M. NO. J-11013/41/2006-Ia.II(I) dated 4th August, 2009, which are available on the website of this Ministry, should be followed.

Complied i & ii

(h) Changes, if any made in the basic scope and project parameters(as submitted in Form-I and the Feasibility Report for securing the TOR) should be brought to the attention of MoEF&CC/SEIAA with reasons for such changes and permission should be sought, as the TOR may also have to be altered. Post Public Hearing changes in structure and content of the draft EIA/EMP (other than modifications arising out of the PH process) will entail conducting the PH again with the revised Documentation.

No change is made

(i) As per the circular no. J-11011/618/2010-IA.II(I) dated 30.05.2012, certified report of the status of compliance of the conditions stipulated in the environment clearance for the existing operations of the project, should be obtained from the Regional Office of Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, as many be applicable.

9

D10-D17

(j) The EIA report should also include (i) surface plan of the area indicating contours of main topographic features, drainage and mining area, (ii) geological maps and sections and (iii) sections of the mine pit and external dumps, if any, clearly showing the land features of the adjoining area.

Complied with 33-35

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1.0 Introduction

1.1 Project Proponent

Ramco Group is one of the leading, highly reputed and Second Largest Industrial Group in South India. It

is well diversified in the fields of Cement, Ready Mix Concrete, Cement Fibre Products, Cotton and

Synthetic Yarn, Software Systems, Wind Farms, Research & Development, Dry Mortar Plants, Cotton

Textiles and Surgical. The total employees are about 15,700 and the Turnover of the Group is Rs.8,000

Crores. The main companies of RAMCO Group are:

v M/s. The Ramco Cements Limited (formerly M/s. Madras Cements Limited).

v M/s. Rajapalyam Mills Ltd.

v M/s. Ramco Industries Ltd.

v M/s. Ramco Systems Ltd.

The Ramco Cements Limited (RCL) is one of the reputed Cement Companies in India. The cement

production of RCL is about 17.70 million tons per annum (MTPA) from their Cement Plants in India. The

company is the second largest cement producer in South India and sixth largest manufacturer of cement

in the Country.

v Ramasamy Raja Nagar near Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu (established in 1961) : 2.0 MTPA (2 Lines)

and going for an expansion with 3rd Kiln in 2020.

v Kumarasamy Raja Nagar, Jayantipuram near Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh (1986) : 3.65 MTPA (2

Lines) (being expanded with 3rd Kiln).

v Alathiyur near Viridhachalam, Tamil Nadu (1997): 3.0 MTPA (2 Lines).

v Mathodu near Chithradurga, Karnataka: 0.3 MTPA (since 2000).

v Govindapuram near Ariyalur, Tamil Nadu: 5.5 MTPA (established in 2009) (2 Lines).

RCL is operating Cement Grinding Units at:

v Kolaghat (0.95 MTPA; expanded to 2.0 MTPA) in West Bengal.

v Kattuputtur (0.75 MTPA) near Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

v Valapadi (2.0 MTPA) near Salem, Tamil Nadu.

v Vizag (0.95 MTPA; being expanded to 2.0 MTPA) near Anakapalli, Andhra Pradesh.

v Haridaspur (0.9 MTPA; to be commissioned soon), Jajpur District, Odisha.

It is also operating a Packing Plant at Nagercoil.

RCL is producing Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC), Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC), Slag Cement

(PSC), Composite Cement, etc. The cement produced by RCL is marketed in the brand name of

‘RAMCO’. The brand name RAMCO SUPER GRADE is very popular PPC and RAMCO SUPER STEEL

is the slag cement brand. The market centres are mainly in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala,

Karnataka, Odisha and West Bengal States.

RCL which has always been striving for Total Quality, possesses International Certificate ISO:9001,

ISO:14001, ISO:45001 and ISO:50001. The company has achieved various awards for 'Best Performance' in


the Cement Industry and also Green Rating Project Awards 4 Leaves from Centre for Science and

Environment for the Year 2005.

The Ramco Cements Limited is managed by a Board of Directors comprising of eminent personalities as

its members. Under the dynamic leadership of Late Shri.P.R.Ramasubrahmaneya Rajha, the company has

grown into a massive organization. Shri.P.R.Venketrama Raja is the Chairman & Managing Director (CMD)

of the Board. Shri.A.V.Dharmakrishnan, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is heading the Cement Division

dealing with the environmental issues and EC compliances. Each Unit is headed by a Unit Head in

the President/Vice President Level Executive.

RCL has the well laid down Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) Policy approved by the CMD. The

units are having their Integrated Management System (IMS) Policy. The Environmental Management Plan

(EMP) Cell is functioning under the Unit Head and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee is

functioning under the Corporate Office. There is a Hierarchial System in the company to deal with the

environmental issues and for ensuring compliance with the environmental clearance conditions. Any non-

compliance/violations of environmental norms and the corrective actions taken will be reported by the

Unit Heads to CEO and by CEO to the Chairman, the Board and the Shareholders.

Periodic Internal Audits will be done to identify the non-compliances as part of Environmental

Management System.

Internal Audit In-charge is responsible for:

v Implementation of this procedure and he is Administrator for the “On-Line Audit Module”. v Review for final closing of Audit Report in absence of Management Representative.

v Provide information/reports on the results of audit for Management Review.

Internal Auditors is responsible for:

v Conducting the auditing in the assigned auditee area/function as per schedule.

v Preparation of audit report on observations made during audits and entering mutually agreed target

date in Audit report for closure of NC.

v Recommending for closure of NCs after verification of the effectiveness of corrective action taken

and preventive action taken/planned by auditee and entering the follow up remarks in audit report.

Auditors findings are classified as Non-Conformance (NC) or Compliance & findings categorized as

follows:

‘Major’ : Non-conformity will be given for the absence of the system & repetition of the particular case of

‘Minor’ Non-conformity in one particular area under scope of audit.

‘Minor’ : Non-conformity will be given for some minor deviation from the requirements of standard or

procedures.

‘Compliance’ : Those findings which indicate neither any deviation nor any non-conformance are

classified as “Compliance”.


Auditee implements the corrective actions & preventive action against the Non-Conformities and follows

up with the same Auditor to close the NCs.

In the case of non-availability of the same auditor, non-conformity can be closed by any other qualified

auditor on verifying the effectiveness of corrective action taken and preventive action taken/planned by

auditee.

Audit report will finally be closed only after the review of the same by MR/Internal Audit In-charge. Non-

conformities observed (if any) will be addressed by HOD (Environment) in consultation with Unit Head

who in turn reports the same to the ED (Operations), CEO and Board of Directors.

The Contact information of the Corporate Office is :

The Executive Director (Operations), The Ramco Cements Limited, 5th Floor, Auras Corporate Centre, No. 98A, Dr.Radhakrishnan Road, Mylapore, Chennai-600 004.

Tel. No. : 044-28478666/28478661/28478656 Fax No. : 044-28478676 e-Mail : [email protected]

1.2 KSR Nagar Cement Plant

RCL had established its Kumarasamy Raja Nagar (KSR Nagar) Cement Plant in the Year 1986-87 in

Survey Nos. 235, 236, 238, 240, etc. at Dharmavarapupadu Thanda Village, Jaggayyapeta

(Jaggaiahpet) Mandal, Krishna District of Andhra Pradesh State. The Cement Plant is in operation for the

last 3 decades and is periodically expanded with two Process Lines (Lines I & II) over an Extent of 329.00

Ha (812.75 Acres).

The Cement Plant is being operated for 3.185 MTPA Clinker and 3.650 MTPA Cement of various grades

(Ordinary Portland Cement-OPC, Portland Pozzolana Cement-PPC, Portland Slag Cement-PSC,

Composite Cement-CC, etc.). The Cement Plant is supported with (2x18 MW + 6 MW Turbine =) 42 MW

Captive Thermal Power Plants (CTPPs) for its Power Demand.

The Cement Plant is now being expanded with additional 3rd Clinker Line of 1.50 MTPA capacity to existing

3.185 MTPA Clinker, thus, 4.685 MTPA Clinker on Expansion and 3.650 MTPA Cement

(OPC/PPC/PSC/CC) productions (no increase in Cement production on Expansion) along with 7 Nos. of

Waste Heat Recovery Boilers (WHRBs) to each Clinkerisation Line so as to downsize the operation of

coal based TPP from 42 MW to 24 MW (Table 1.1).

The present Limestone requirement of the plant is 4.5 MTPA which is being met from the Captive

Limestone Mines in the Region viz. Jayanthipuram (North Band), Jayanthipuram (South Band), Ravirala

(Forest) and Budhawada (Forest) Mines are fulfilling the Cement Plant’s Limestone demand and

additionally Ravirala Revenue Mine is proposed (Table 1.2). The centralised Crusher of 1000 TPH is

being operated and another 1100 TPH Crusher is being established now on Expansion of the Cement

Plant. There is a Colony of about 346 Quarters adjacent to the Plant. The Cement Plant Location in the

Regional Map and High Resolution Satellite Imagery (Google Earth) are shown as Plates I-II.


Table : 1.1 Cement Plant - Production Details

Production of Source Unit Existing On Expn. Cumulative

Clinker

Line I MTPA 1.610 -

4.685 Line II MTPA 1.575 -

Line III MTPA - 1.500

Cement Total MTPA 3.650 - 3.650 Captive Thermal Power Generation

2x18 MW CTPP & 6 MW Turbine

MW 42 Downsized CTPP

1x18 MW & 6 MW Turbine

24

Proposed WHRB Power Generation

All 3 Kilns MW - 27 27

DG Sets Standby MW 4 - 4

Clinker Export - MTPA 0.385 1.500 1.885

Table : 1.2 Captive Limestone Mines Production Details

Sl. No. Mine

Extent, Ha Mining Lease Grant

Mining Plan/ Scheme Approvals

Consented/ (IBM

Approved) Production,

MTPA

1 Jayanthipuram Limestone Mine (North Band)

256.54 GO Ms. No. 71 dt. 12.05.2017 and valid till 15.07.2032 as per amended MMDR Act, 2015

IBM Hyderabad Letter AP/KSN/MP/Lst-29/HYD dated 08.01.2020

1.8

2 Jayanthipuram Limestone Mine (South Band)

88.35

G.O Ms. No. 58 dt. 02.05.2017 and valid upto 18.12.2034 as per amended MMDR Act, 2015

IBM, Hyderabad Letter AP/KSN/MP/Lst-6/Hyd dated 13.12.2019

0.5 (1.75)

3 Ravirala Limestone Mine (Forest)

60.72 GO Ms. No. 61 dated 02.05.2017 for 50 years from 27.06.2001 to 26.06.2051 as per amended MMDR Act, 2015

IBM, Hyderabad Letter AP/KSN/MP/Lst-2/Hyd dated 16.03.2020

1.2 (2.75)

4 Budawada Limestone Mine (Forest)

160.00 GO Ms. No. 59 dt. 02.05.2017 for 30 years & valid till 16.03.2059 as per amended MMDR Act

IBM, Hyderabad Letter AP/KSN/MP/Lst-30/ Hyd dated 17.12.2018 1.1

Total 565.61 - - 4.6

5 Proposed Ravirala Limestone Mine (Revenue)

124.33 GO Ms. No. 60 dated 02.05.2017 for 50 years from 01.10.1997 to 30.09.2047 as per amended MMDR Act, 2015

IBM, Hyderabad Letter AP/KSN/MP/Lst-2A/Hyd dated 28.01.2020 (0.1)


The Cement Plant and Captive Power Plant operations are in full compliance with the conditions

stipulated in the Environmental Clearances awarded by MoEF&CC and Consent Orders issued by

APPCB.

There are 388 direct employees and 1,398 indirect employees, thus, total 1,786 employees working in

Jayanthipuram Cement Plant, Power Plant and Captive Mines. It is to be mentioned that about 185

employees (10.34% of total employees) are from Jayanthipuram village and about 985 employees

(55.15% of total employees) are from local villages of Jaggayyapeta Mandal.

Occupational Health Centre (with qualified Occupational Health Specialist) is in operation at the Plant with

the following facilities:

v X-Ray.

v ECG.

v Spirometry (lung function test).

v Audiometry.

v Semi-auto analyser to carryout bio-chemical tests.

v Clinical lab for micro-biological tests (including sputum test).

v Checking colour blindness.

v Dental chair.

v Ambulance.

RCL Jayanthipuram Plant has in its possession International Certificates viz. IS/ISO 9001:2015, IS/ISO

14001:2004, IS/ISO 45001:2018, ISO 50001:2011 and 5-S Workplace Management System. KSR Nagar

plant was presented with an Award in recognition of practicing ‘Cleaner Production Measures’ from

Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB), Hyderabad for the year 2011-12 on the eve of World

Environment Day on 5th June 2012. APPCB recommended for ‘Better Environmental Practices Award -

First in Cement Industry Category’ for the year 2016-17 in the State. RCL Captive Limestone Mines are

obtaining awards in Mines Environmental & Mineral Conservation Week and in Mines Safety Week

Celebrations.

The Contact Information of KSR Nagar Cement Plant is as follows :

Shri. N.Ravi Shankar, President (Mfg.),

The Ramco Cements Limited, Kumarasamy Raja Nagar Post, Jaggayyapeta Mandal, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh-521 457.

Tel. Nos. : 08654-224400 (5 Lines); Fax : 08654-222352 e-mail : [email protected] / [email protected] The Hierarchical System / Administrative Order to deal with the environmental issues along with the

Environmental Policy of the Unit are appended.


Organization Chart

Integrated Management Policy

Chairman & Managing Director Shri.P.R.Venketrama Raja

Chief Executive Officer Shri A.V.Dharmakrishnan

Executive Director (Operations) Mr. M. Srinivasan

President (Mfg.) & Unit Head Mr. N.Ravishankar

Head-Mines Head-Works Head-CSR

Medical Officer Head-Admin.

Vice President (Liaison & CSR)

Head-Env.


1.3 Jayanthipuram Limestone Mine (South Band)

Jayanthipuram Limestone Mine (South Band) (JPM South Band) Lease area of 88.35.0 Ha falls in Survey

Nos. 39, 40, 41, 45, 46, 47/1, 47/2, 47/3, 47/4, 47/5, 48/1, 48/2, 48/3, 48/4, 49/1, 49/2, 49/3, 52, 53, 54,

55, 57, 58, 59/1, 59/2, 59/3, 59/4, 60/1, 60/2, 60/3, 63, 64, 65 & 72/1 of Jayanthipuram village,

Jaggayyapet Mandal, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh (Fig. 1.1). In the ML Area, 78.51 Ha is an own

Patta Land and 9.84 Ha is Government Waste Land (Survey No. 65). The Mine was opened on

27.03.1989 and thus, the production has been started from the year 1988-89.

Jayanthipuram Limestone Mine (South Band) initially had two different mining leases in different extents

(Table 2.3). Later on, these two mining leases have been amalgamated into a single mining lease and

made coterminous over an extent of 88.35.0 Ha vide GO. Ms. No. 317 dated 29.10.2003 and valid upto

18.12.2004. The amalgamated Mining Lease was renewed vide GO. Ms. No. 315, dated 28.12.2004 for a

period of 20 years from 19.12.2004 till 18.12.2024. As per the Mines and Minerals (Development and

Regulation) Amendment Act, 2015, the Lease Validity has been extended for a period of 50 years vide

GO. Ms. No. 58 dated 02.05.2017 with effect from 19.12.1984 till 18.12.2034 (Doc-1).

Table : 1.3 Details on JPM South Band Mining Lease

Sl. No.

Particular Lease Extent

Grant of Lease by Govt. of Andhra Pradesh

Validity of Lease

1 First Mining Lease 172.27 Ac. GO. Ms. No. 309, dated 10.07.1984 for 20 years

19.12.1984 to 18.12.2004

2 Second Mining Lease 46.05 Ac. GO. Ms. No. 109, dated 26.03.1991 for 20 years

19.08.1991 to 18.08.2011

3 Amalgamation 88.35.0 Ha (218.32 Ac.)

GO. Ms. No. 317 dated 29.10.2003 Till 18.12.2004

4 First Renewal of Amalgamated ML

88.35.0 Ha (218.32 Ac.)

GO. Ms. No. 315, dated 28.12.2004 for 20 years

19.12.2004 to 18.12.2024

5 ML Validity Extension as per MMDR Amendment Act, 2015

88.35.0 Ha (218.32 Ac.)

GO. Ms. No. 58 dated 02.05.2017 for 50 years

19.12.1984 to 18.12.2034.

The Lease Plan has been given as Plate III. The existing Infrastructure and Mine Photographs are shown

in Plates IV. There is no litigation against the Project.

1.4 Statutory Clearances and their Compliances 1.4.1 Awarded ECs & EC Compliance

Certificate of Environmental Clearance for mining 2,100 TPD Limestone was obtained from Andhra

Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) vide Ltr. No. 190/PCB/Air/85-1400 dated 09.08.1985.

Environmental Clearance for production enhancement of mine from 0.037 MTPA to 0.5 MTPA has been

obtained from MoEF vide Ltr. No. J-11015/378/2007-IA-II (M) dated 08.06.2007 (Doc-2).

Six monthly EC Compliance Reports are being submitted to MoEF&CC, Regional Office (South Eastern

Zone), Chennai regularly. The recent Certified copy of Compliance Report has been received vide

MoEF&CC F.No. EP/12.1/537/AP/1338 dated 17.08.2018 (Doc-3).


Plate : III Lease Plan


Total production of Limestone from this mine till Dec. 2019 is about 57,72,146 Tonnes. The Production and

Desptach details of the Mine, as certified by the Assistant Director of Mines and Geology, Nandigama vide

Lr. No. 341/M/2003 dated 16.07.2019 (Doc-4) are provided in the Table 1.4. There is No Violation in

operation of the Mine.

Table : 1.4 Jayanthipuram Limestone Mine (South Band) Production Data

Year G.O.Ms. No. 309

G.O.Ms. No. 109

G.O.Ms. No.317 (309&109) / GO

315 (Rewl. of 317)

Total Production, Tonnes

Despatch, Tonnes

1983-84 0 - - 0 0 1984-85 0 - - 0 0 1985-86 0 - - 0 0 1986-87 0 - - 0 0 1987-88 0 - - 0 0 1988-89 400 - - 400 400 1989-90 3,600 - - 3,600 3,600 1990-91 15,000 0 - 15,000 15,000 1991-92 13,000 0 - 13,000 13,000 1992-93 0 997 - 997 997 1993-94 19,094 18,161 - 37,255 37,000 1994-95 10,183 2,911 - 13,094 13,000 1995-96 8,937 10,431 - 19,368 18,000 1996-97 0 297 - 297 1,000 1997-98 1,200 3,450 - 4,650 5,100 1998-99 28,666 5,899 - 34,565 34,000 1999-00 26,836 29,768 - 56,604 57,000 2000-01 25,339 19,909 - 45,248 45,000 2001-02 9,972 10,215 - 20,187 20,000 2002-03 10,000 10,080 - 20,080 20,000 2003-04 20,079 25,035 9,918 55,032 55,000 2004-05 - - 17,421 17,421 17,000 2005-06 - - 34,909 34,909 35,000 2006-07 - - 36,560 36,560 36,000 2007-08 - - 2,22,050 2,22,050 2,18,000 2008-09 - - 4,46,190 4,46,190 4,40,000 2009-10 - - 4,87,970 4,87,970 4,85,000 2010-11 - - 3,92,020 3,92,020 3,90,000 2011-12 - - 4,84,400 4,84,400 4,99,000 2012-13 - - 4,92,200 4,92,200 4,95,000 2013-14 - - 4,94,980 4,94,980 4,94,980 2014-15 - - 3,40,000 3,40,000 3,40,000 2015-16 - - 1,97,000 1,97,000 1,97,000 2016-17 - - 3,34,000 3,34,000 3,34,000 2017-18 - - 4,97,503 4,97,503 4,97,503 2018-19 - - 4,99,500 4,99,500 4,99,500 2019-20

(31.12.2019) - - 4,56,066 4,56,066 -

Total 1,92,306 1,37,153 54,42,687 57,72,146


1.4.2 Approved Mining Plans/Schemes

RCL obtained Approvals for Mining Plans/Schemes from Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM), Hyderabad as

detailed below:

Before Lease Amalgamation for GO 309 (172.27 Ac.) and GO 109 (46.05 Ac.) :

i. Initial Mining Plan was approved for 72,000 TPA Limestone.

ii. Mining Plan (1991-92 to 1995-96) Approval for 1,44,000 TPA Limestone vide Ltr. No.

AP/KSN/MP/LST-6-Hyd dated 24.10.1990 valid till 23.10.1995.

iii. First Scheme of Mining Plan for Maximum 18,000 TPA Limestone (1996-97 to 2000-01) approval

vide Ltr. No. AP/KSN/MP/Lst-6-Hyd dated 04.11.1997.

iv. Second Scheme of Mining Plan (2001-02 to 2005-06) approval for 2,15,000 TPA Limestone vide

Ltr. No. MS/AP/KSN/MP/LST-SZ-Hyd dated 19.10.2001 After Amalgamation for GO 315 (88.35.0 Ha) :

v. Mining Plan (2005-06 to 2009-10) approval for 5,00,000 TPA Limestone vide Ltr. No.

MP/AP/NLG/Lst-110-SZ dated 07.04.2006

vi. First Scheme of Mining Plan (2010-11 to 2014-15) approval vide Ltr. No. MS/AP/KSN/LST-

218/SZ/1619 dated 09.08.2010

vii. Modifications in the Approved Mining Plan (2015-16 to 2019-20) approval vide Ltr. No.

AP/KSN/MP/Lst-6/Hyd dated 01.10.2015 subject to the Lease validity extension vide GO. No. 58

dated 02.05.2017 as per MMDR Amendment Act, 2015.

viii. Modifications in the Approved Mining Plan (2018-19 to 2019-20) approval vide Ltr. No.

AP/KSN/MP/Lst-6/Hyd dated 05.12.2018.

ix. Approval of Review of Mining Plan (2019-20 & 2020-21 to 2024-25 for 1.75 MTPA subject to EC) vide

Ltr. No. AP/KSN/MP/Lst-6/Hyd dated 13.12.2019 (Doc-5).

1.4.3 Existing Consents from APPCB Consent for Establishment (CFE) :

i. No Objection Certificate (NOC) from APPCB was obtained on 27.10.1983 before the grant of Mine

Lease.

ii. CFE for expansion of mine from the production of 0.0372 MTPA to 0.5 MTPA Limestone Vide Ltr.

No. APPCB/VJA/VJA/488/CFE/HO/2006-1122,dated 11.09.2006

Consent for Operate (CFO) :

i. Application for obtaining CFO was made for mining 3,220 Limestone on 16.12.1986

ii. Application made on 11.12.1989 for 3,220 TPD Limestone, CFO was obtained vide APPCB Order

dated 16.03.1990 valid till 31.03.1991

iii. Application dated 18.03.1991 for the year 1991-1992.

iv. Application dated 30.03.1992 for the year 1992-1993 for 3,360 TPD Limestone.

v. For the year 1993-1994, with Limestone production of 3,330 TPD CFO Application was made on

31.03.1993 and the CFO received vide Orders 16034/PCB/A/AEE-3/93-1461 dated 28.04.1993


and 16034/PCB/A/AEE-3/93-105 dated 05.1993 w.e.f. 01.02.1993 valid till 31.12.1993 and

30.04.1994 respectively.

vi. CFO Orders vide 16034/PCB/A/AEE-1/94-4099 dated 17.10.1994 and 16034/PCB/W/AEE-1/94-

4099 dated 01.02.1994 w.e.f. 01.05.1994 valid till 31.12.1994 and 31.01.1995 respectively.

vii. Application dated 09.02.1995 : Limestone 4741 TPD Order dated 23.04.1996 valid upto

30.01.1998, order dated 23.04.1996 valid upto 31.01.1999, Order dated 17.01.1997 valid upto

31.01.1999, Application dated 27.12.1998 for a period upto 31.01.2000.

viii. CFO vide orders 16034/PCB/A/97-7843 dated 17.01.1997 and 16034/PCB/W/97-7844 dated

17.01.1997, w.e.f. 01.02.1997 valid till 31.01.1999. Application was made on 27.12.1998

requesting extension of period up to 31.01.2000 for Limestone 4,741 TPD.

ix. Application made on 27.12.1999 for 4,741 TPD Limestone and CFO received vide Orders

16034/PCB/A/99-1051 dated 26.06.1999 & 16034/PCB/W/99-1051 dated 26.06.1999, w.e.f.

01.02.1999 valid till 31.01.2000.

x. CFO Orders vide 16034/PCB/A/2001 dated 16.01.2001 and 16034/PCB/W/2001 dated

16.01.2001, w.e.f. 01.02.2000 valid till 31.01.2001.

xi. CFO Orders vide 16034/PCB/A/2001 dated 03.2001, and 16034/PCB/A/2001 dated 03.2001,

w.e.f. 01.02.2001 valid till 31.01.2002.

xii. CFO Orders for 5,000 TPD Limestone vide APPCB/VJA/VJA/488/HO/2001/A/ 123 dated 16.03.2002

and APPCB/VJA/VJA/488/HO/W/123 dated 16.03.2002, w.e.f. 01.02.2002 valid till 31.01.2003.

xiii. CFO Orders vide APPCB/VJA/VJA/488/HO/2002/A/ 268-49 dated 15.03.2003 and

APPCB/VJA/VJA/488/ HO/2002/W/268-49 dated 15.03.2003, w.e.f. 01.02.2003 valid till

31.01.2004.

xiv. CFO Orders vide APPCB/VJA/VJA/488/HO/W/2003/ 237 dated 07.02.2004 and

APPCB/VJA/VJA/488/HO/A/ 2003/237 dated 07.02.2004, w.e.f. 01.02.2004 valid till 31.01.2006.

xv. CFO Order vide APPCB/VJA/VJA/488/HO/W&A/ 2006-994, dated 24.08.2006, w.e.f. 01.02.2006

valid till 31.01.2007. Limestone 5000TPD (JPM NB, JPM SB & Ravirala Forest)

xvi. CFO Order vide APPCB/VJA/VJA/488/HO/W&A/ 2007-162 dated 17.04.2007, w.e.f. 01.02.2007

valid till 31.01.2008.

xvii. CFO for expansion with 0.6 MTPA in Jayanthipuram North Band Mine and 0.4628 MTPA in

Jayanthipuram South Band Mine vide Orders APPCB/VJA/VJA/488/HO/W&A/2007-2016 dated

13.12.2007 valid till 31.08.2008.

xviii. Combined CFO for JPM NB (2.0 MTPA), JPM SB (0.5 MTPA) & Ravirala Forest Mines (0.5 MTPA) vide

orders APPCB/VJA/VJA/488/HO/CFO/2008 dated 07.05.2008, w.e.f. 01.02.2008 valid till

31.01.2011.

xix. Combined CFO for JPM NB (2.0 MTPA), JPM SB (0.5 MTPA), Ravirala Forest (1.2 MTPA) &

BudawadaMines (1.1 MTPA) vide orders APPCB/VJA/VJA/488/CFO/HO/2011-59 dated

31.03.2011, w.e.f. 01.02.2011 valid till 31.01.2014.

xx. Combined CFO for JPM NB (2.0 MTPA), JPM SB (0.5 MTPA), Ravirala Forest (1.2 MTPA) &

Budawada Mines (1.1 MTPA) vide orders APPCB/VJA/VJA/488/ CFO/HO/2014-3545 dated

19.08.2015 w.e.f. 01.02.2014 valid till 31.01.2017. xxi. Recent Renewal of Combined CFO for JPM NB (2.0 MTPA), JPM SB (0.5 MTPA), Ravirala Forest (1.2

MTPA) & Budawada Forest Mines (1.1 MTPA) vide orders APPCB/HO/UH-IV/CFO: VJA/Auto Renewal-

8/2016 dated 08.12.2016, w.e.f. 01.02.2017 valid till 31.01.2022 (Doc-6).


1.5 JPM South Band Mine - Existing Status

Mining activities are now being carried out by Mechanized Conventional Open Cast Method of Mining using

heavy earth moving machinery with deep hole drilling and blasting. At present the active working faces

are exposed up to 5 benches with each 8 m height and the present pit dimension is 703x617x35 m.

Cutoff grade for the Limestone is considered as +41% CaO and 18% SiO2. Limestone having CaO 34% to

41% and SiO2 above 18 % is treated as Mineral Rejects (Sub-grade) which is stacked separately within the

Mine Lease itself for future use. The Limestone will be utilized as raw material for Clinker manufacture by

blending with Limestone from other captive Limestone mines which is marginally plus cement grade

quality.

Out of the total ML area, opened up pit area is 32.35 Ha and the depth of existing pit is 35 m BGL. The

ground water table in the vicinity is at 22-30 m BGL. Mining has intersected the ground water table. To

collect the mine seepage water, a sump was made at lowest Bench. The accumulated water, after Solids

settlement, is utilized for Greenbelt development, dust suppression within the lease area and water is

also being supplied to Jayanthipuram village for domestic needs.

Permission (NOC) has been obtained from the Commissioner, Panchayath Raj & Rural Development,

APWALTA, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh for carrying out the mining operations below ground water table vide

Letter No. PRRO5-11028/13/2018-SLNA-GIS-CORD dated 08.08.2018 and withdrawal of ground water to the

maximum of 12,365 KLD of Captive Mines Pit Water vide Letter No. PRR05-11028/45/2018-SLNA-GIS-

CORD dated 06.07.2019 valid for 2 years (Doc-7).

At present the two active dumps (Dump No. 1; partly OB & partly Mineral Rejects dump) exist in the

Northwestern side of the lease with about 0.7 million cu. m OB Waste (over 5.85 Ha extent) and 0.14

million cu. m Mineral Rejects (over 2.15 Ha extent). About 1.05 million cu. m OB Waste is dumped over

the Inactive OB Dump (No. 2) in an extent of 7.19 Ha. Additionally about 0.62 million cu. m OB Waste

was used for the Bund formation (5.91 Ha) along Paleru River Bank in the western parts of the Lease.

Greenbelt has been developed in the ML area over an extent of 18.30 Ha so far against EC Condition of

20.17 Ha till Conceptual Stage (end of Mining). RCL has planted 32,035 trees, mostly native tree

species, in the ML area out of which 29,755 trees are survived with a survival rate of 93% (Plate V).

To have the existing Green Belt Status certified by APPCB, RCL has requested the Regional Office,

APPCB at Vijayawada vide Letter dated 16.12.2019. APPCB Officials visited the Mine on 09.01.2020 and

forwarded the Inspection Report to APPCB Board Office on 10.01.2020 and the Report is awaited.

The topography of the area is undulating with surface reduced levels varying from 30 m to 58 m aMSL

with gradient from West to East. The drainage system of this area is generally sub-dendritic to dendritic

and is influenced by the River Paleru and its tributaries.

River Paleru drains the area, flows adjacent to the mine lease area in the west. RCL has constructed a

Bund in the western side of the Lease area along the Paleru River with Dimension of 1,350 m (Length) x 25

m (avg. Width) x 5 m (avg. Height). Stone Wall construction is also carried out and the Dimension is 150

m (Length) x 0.6 m (avg. Width) x 4 m (avg. Height).


Plate : V Existing Green Belt


1.6 Need for Expansion RCL is establishing its 3rd Kiln/Clinkerisation Unit as Line-III with a capacity of 1.50 MTPA in addition to

the existing 2 lines. Thus, the total Capacity of Clinker production in Jayanthipuram Plant after expansion

would be 4.685 MTPA. Hence, the Plant’s Limestone requirement will be increased from 4.5 MTPA to 7.54

MTPA.

RCL is also establishing a new Cement Plant with the capacity to produce 3.15 MTPA Clinker and 2.00

MTPA Cement at Kalvatala Village, Kolimigundla Mandal, Kurnool District, Andhra Pradesh. To cater the

initial Limestone demand of this new Plant, existing Captive Limestone Mines at Jayanthipuram Region

are to be expanded.

The detailed exploration carried out in JPM South Band Mine has established total Mineral Reserves and

Resources as 103.646 Million Tonnes, out of which about 42.133 Million Tonnes comes under Proved

Mineral Reserve (111 Category) and 61.513 Million Tonnes of Mineral Resources are blocked due to No

Mining zone, village/ public road, Dump, safety barrier etc. The Low Grade Limestone from this Mine has

to be blended with High Grade Limestone as Mineral Conservation measure adopted in the Plant.

Accordingly, it is proposed to enhance the Limestone production in existing JPM South Band Mine.

There is no Rehabilitation & Resettlement (R&R) issue due to the proposal. There is no litigation/pending

case against the proposal.

1.7 Expansion Proposal

It is now proposed to enhance the Limestone production in existing Jayanthipuram Limestone Mine

(South Band) from 0.5 MTPA to 1.75 MTPA within the Lease i.e. no additional land is proposed for the

Expansion. For the proposed production enhancement of Limestone from 0.5 MTPA to 1.75 MTPA from

the Mine, Modifications in the Approved Mining Plan for the year 2018-19 to 2019-20 has been approved

by Regional Controller of Mines, Indian Bureau of Mines, Hyderabad vide Ltr. No. AP/KSN/MP/Lst-6/Hyd

dated 03/05.12.2018. Approval of Review of Mining Plan (2019-20 & 2020-21 to 2024-25 for 1.75 MTPA

subject to EC) is also obtained vide Ltr. No. AP/KSN/MP/Lst-6/Hyd dated 13.12.2019.

Mine Profile :

Proved Mineral Reserves : 42.133 Million Tonnes

Proposed Limestone Production : 1.75 MTPA

Life of the Mine with this Production : 23 years (upto 2042-43)

(Lease for RCL is valid till 18.12.2034)

Ore : Development Ratio : 1: 0.05 (Plan Period)

No. of working days/annum : 305 (3 shifts)

Existing Pit Configuration : 703 m (L) x 617 m (W) x 35 m (D)

Top Ground Level : 38-42 m RL

Limestone Bed Level : 34 m RL (considered as 0 m BGL)

Depth of Working - Plan period : Bottom RL (-)12 m (46 m BGL)

Ultimate Pit Limit-Conceptual/Lease Period : Upto (-)40 m RL (78 m BGL)

Ground Water-table in the vicinity-ML Area : Post-Monsoon : 19-22 m BGL

Pre-Monsoon : 30-33 m BGL Mining activities intersected the ground water-table and NOC has been obtained.


1.8 Environmental Setting

The Mine area falls in Survey of India Topo Sheet No. 65 D/1 (Open Series E44U1) (Fig. 1.2) with Co-

ordinates 16051’00.8” N to 16051’50.7” N Latitude and 80006’16.6” E to 80006’51.9” E Longitudes. The

Boundary Pillars’ Coordinates are given in Table 1.5.

Table : 1.5 Boundary Pillars (BP) Coordinates

BP No. Latitude Longitude BP No. Latitude Longitude

SB-BP 1 160 51’ 45.8” N 800 06’ 50.4” E SB-BP 21 160 51’ 25.1” N 800 06’ 20.2” E

SB-BP 2 160 51’ 42.5” N 800 06’ 51.9” E SB-BP 22 160 51’ 24.6” N 800 06’ 21.4” E

SB-BP 3 160 51’ 41.5” N 800 06’ 50.7” E SB-BP 23 160 51’ 25.4” N 800 06’ 21.7” E

SB-BP 4 160 51’ 34.3” N 800 06’ 48.8” E SB-BP 24 160 51’ 28.1” N 800 06’ 21.9” E

SB-BP 5 160 51’ 31.5” N 800 06’ 47.4” E SB-BP 25 160 51’ 31.8” N 800 06’ 22.7” E

SB-BP 6 160 51’ 32.0” N 800 06’ 46.2” E SB-BP 26 160 51’ 34.8” N 800 06’ 23.6” E

SB-BP 7 160 51’ 18.5” N 800 06’ 47.2” E SB-BP 27 160 51’ 36.4” N 800 06’ 24.6” E

SB-BP 8 160 51’ 04.8” N 800 06’ 28.6” E SB-BP 28 160 51’ 37.9” N 800 06’ 26.3” E

SB-BP 9 160 51’ 00.8” N 800 06’ 17.8” E SB-BP 29 160 51’ 38.9” N 800 06’ 30.2” E

SB-BP 10 160 51’ 05.8” N 800 06’ 17.9” E SB-BP 30 160 51’ 42.3” N 800 06’ 33.4” E

SB-BP 11 160 51’ 08.7” N 800 06’ 18.2” E SB-BP 31 160 51’ 44.0” N 800 06’ 33.6” E

SB-BP 12 160 51’ 08.1” N 800 06’ 17.4” E SB-BP 32 160 51’ 45.3” N 800 06’ 33.3” E

SB-BP 13 160 51’ 10.1” N 800 06’ 17.3” E SB-BP 33 160 51’ 48.8” N 800 06’ 32.0” E

SB-BP 14 160 51’ 12.6” N 800 06’ 17.2” E SB-BP 34 160 51’ 49.7” N 800 06’ 31.5” E

SB-BP 15 160 51’ 13.7” N 800 06’ 16.6” E SB-BP 35 160 51’ 50.7” N 800 06’ 34.2” E

SB-BP 16 160 51’ 15.0” N 800 06’ 16.7” E SB-BP 36 160 51’ 50.2” N 800 06’ 37.0” E

SB-BP 17 160 51’ 16.9” N 800 06’ 17.0” E SB-BP 37 160 51’ 50.5” N 800 06’ 40.2” E

SB-BP 18 160 51’ 19.0” N 800 06’ 18.3” E SB-BP 38 160 51’ 49.0” N 800 06’ 43.7” E

SB-BP 19 160 51’ 21.0” N 800 06’ 19.4” E SB-BP 39 160 51’ 48.1” N 800 06’ 45.2” E

SB-BP 20 160 51’ 23.4” N 800 06’ 20.0” E -

RCL Jayanthipuram Mine (North Band) (Pits 1 & 2) is at a distance of 0.3 km in the north. Ravirala (RF)

Mine is at a distance of 2.5 km (ESE) and Budawada Mine is at a distance of 1.9 km in west.

Jayanthipuram Cement Plant is at a distance of 1.1 km in north-northwest direction from the Mine.

The region falls in Seismic Zone III. The general elevation of the mine area ranges from 30 - 58 m above

MSL. The elevation contour indicates the area is sloping towards south. Telangana State Border is at 5.3

km (Shortest boundary distance) in SW direction from the mine. Vedadri Temple, a famous Pilgrimage

Centre is at 4.9 km in south-southeast. The Environmental Setting is given as Fig. 1.3.

Other than Reserved Forests, no ecologically sensitive areas viz. National Park/Sanctuary/Biosphere

Reserve/Wild Life Corridors, etc. exist within 10 km radius of the Mine. There are 8 Reserved Forests

falling fully/partly within 10 km radius area from the boundary:

v Jaggayyapeta Extension RF (0.4 km; S) v Budawada RF (2.4 km; W) v Kuntimaddi RF Part (5.4 km; S)


v Ginjupalli RF (5.0 km; S) v Ballusupadu RF (6.3 km; NW) v Jaggayyapeta RF (6.7 km; SE) v Venkatayapalem Extension 1 RF (8.0 km; S).

Ramco had applied and obtained the No Objection Certificate (NOC) for establishment of the Industry

from the Divisional Forest officer, Krishna Division, Vijayawada (Lr. No. 712/2000-V6 dt. 13.05.2009).

Also, DFO, Krishna Division has confirmed that there is No Forest Land involved in the Lease Area vide

Letter Rc. No. 2144/2019/TO(v) dated 20.12.2019 (Doc-8).

River Paleru drains the area, flows adjacent to the mine lease area in the west and confluences into River

Krishna which flows at a distance of 2.7 km in the south from the mine. Nagarjuna Sagar Left Bank Canal

flows at about 5.4 km in E direction. K L Rao Multi Purpose Irrigational Project along with Pulichinthala

Hydro Power Plant is at 10.3 km distance in SSW direction.

RCL Jayanthipuram Cement Plant and Mines are well connected by Road and Rail networks. National

Highway (NH)-65 (earlier NH-9) connecting Hyderabad-Vijayawada is at a distance of 4.4 km in NE

direction from the ML. South Central Railway BG Line Motamarri-Jaggayyapeta Branch runs at a

distance of 2.1 km in the NW. The nearest railway station is Bonakalu at 25 km in NE direction in

Kazipet-Vijayawada Railway Section and Vijayawada Railway Station is at 65 km (SE). The nearest

Airport is Vijayawada (Gannavaram) at a distance of 80 km (SE). Machilipatnam Port is at 160 km

distance in SE direction.

Mandal Head Quarters Jaggayyapeta is at a distance of 2.5 km in northwest. Jayanthipuram (50 m; E),

Jayanthipuram Tanda (60 m; N) and Kavutuvari Agraharam 0.6 km; W) are the minor settlements near

the mine. Vijayawada Town is at a distance of 60-70 km in SE and Amaravathi is at 48 km in SE direction

and the District Head Quarters Machilipatnam is at 130 km in SE direction from the mine.

There are major Cement Plants along with their Captive Limestone Mines and Captive Power Plants in

the study area. The aerial distance of the various industries in the study area are :

v Amoda Sponge Iron Plant, Jayanthipuram (1.2 km; E).

v Kakatiya Cement Plant & Mines (4.3 km; SW).

v Mines & Plant of Vizag Steel Plant, Budawada (4.8 km; WSW).

v Hemadri Cements Ltd., Plant, Mines & Power Plant (5.9 km; SE);

v KCP/Jaypee/Ultratech Cements Ltd. (6.2 km; WSW).

v Zuari Cement Plant & its Thermal Power Plant Complex, Sitapuram (7.0 km; SW).

1.9 Project Cost on Expansion

The existing Project Cost is Rs. 4.25 Crores. With additional Project Cost of Rs.4.00 Crores for the

Expansion, the total Project Cost will be Rs.8.25 Crores. A budget of 1% of the additional Project Cost

will be allotted as CER Budget. In addition, for the mandatory District Mineral Federation (DMF) @ 30% of

Royalty Amount will also be contributed. Presently, an amount of Rs. 27.50 Lakhs has been earmarked

as Capital EMP Budget and Rs. 22.00 Lakhs per Annum is the Operating Cost towards EMP measures,

Green Belt maintenance, Environmental Monitoring, etc.


1.10 Proposal Benefits

Environmental Benefits : Effective utilization of Minerals for blending with raw materials in Cement

manufacturing as Mineral Conservation Measure.

Financial Benefits : The expansion Project will bring additional Rs.4.00 Crores investment to the

Region. Improve the local and regional economy. Royalty and other taxes to the Exchequer. Contribution

to District Mineral Fund (DMF) @ 30 % of Royalty.

Social Benefits : Present employment is 21. The mine will employ totally about 80 persons directly &

indirectly after expansion. A budget of 1% of the additional Project Cost will be allotted as CER Budget. In

addition, for the mandatory District Mineral Federation (DMF) @ 30% of Royalty Amount will also be

contributed.The direct & indirect employment, CER & CSR activities, etc., will have a positive impact on

the Occupational Structure of the area.

1.11 EIA Study

The proposed expansion of Jayanthipuram Limestone Mine (South Band) i.e Production enhancement

from existing 0.5 MTPA to 1.75 MTPA over an extent of 88.35 Ha falls under Sl. No. 1(a) of EIA

Notification 2006 (as amended); Category B1 (Non-Coal Mining in <100 Ha) and requires prior

Environmental Clearance from the State Level Environmental Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA), Andhra

Pradesh. Accordingly, TOR Application/Form-1, Pre Feasibility Report (PFR), Proposed Terms of

Reference (TOR) for EIA Study and Approved Mining Plan are submitted by RCL (Online Proposal No. is

SIA/AP/MIN/40833/2019 dated 07.08.2019) and additional details on 09.09.2019.

The Proposal was deliberated by the State Level Expert Appraisal Committee-Andhra Pradesh (SEAC-AP)

in its Meeting held on 21.09.2019 and recommended the TOR with Public Hearing. TOR for carrying out

the EIA Study has been awarded by SEIAA-AP vide SEIAA/AP/KRI/MIN/08/2019/1219-1568 dated

15.11.2019.

The EIA Consultant, M/s. ABC Techno Labs India Private Limited, Chennai has been accredited for various

Sectors including Sector-1 (Mining Projects) for Category ‘A’ by the National Accreditation Board for

Education & Training (NABET), Quality Council of India vide Certificate NABET/EIA/1922/RA 0155 with

validity 22.05.2022 (Sl. No. 4 of QCI/NABET List dated 09.03.2020). The ABC Techno Labs India Private

Limited Laboratory is accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration

Laboratories (NABL) and also recognised by MoEF&CC. The services of M/s.Environmental System

Consultants & Ambiente Lab Solutions Private Limited, Chennai are utilised for the coordination of the

Study on behalf of RCL.

The Baseline Data was generated during December 2019-February 2020 (Winter Season) and utilised for

the EIA Report. The EIA Report has been prepared and submitted as per awarded TORs and also as per

the generic structure proposed in EIA Notification 2006. The Summary EIA Reports (both in English and

Telugu) along with Draft EIA Report have been submitted for conducting the Public Consultation/Public

Hearing.

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2.0 Project Profile

2.1 Size/Magnitude of Operation on Expansion The proposed expansion of Jayanthipuram Limestone Mine (South Band) ie.e Production enhancement



Environmental Clearance from the State Level Environmental Impact Assessment Authority, Andhra

Pradesh (SEIAA-AP). Accordingly, Applications are submitted to the Authority. Mine is being worked by

fully Mechanized Open-Cast Conventional Mining with deep hole drilling and blasting which will be adopted

during the Expansion also.

2.2 Regional Geology

Jayanthipuram Limestone Mine (South Band) Mining Lease area lies in the north-eastern margin of the

Palnad Sub basin of the Kurnool sedimentary basin overlying the Cuddapah Super group of rocks. The

Cuddapah group of rocks are in turn deposited over the Archaean basement. Regionally this

basin/formation can be equated to semi series of Vindhyan system. The order of superposition of

different formations is as under :

Recent Soil and Alluvium

Post-Kurnool Quartz/Calcite/Baryte Veins

Cumbum formation

(Cuddapah Super Group)

Phyllite intercalated with Limestones and quartzites

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Thrust (Post-Kurnool) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Kurnool Group

(Younger)

Jammalamadugu Formation Narji Limestone

(Avg. Thickness - 90 m)

Banaganapalli Formation Shale


Quartzite


- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Unconformity - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Archaean formation

and Quartz Veins

Granites and Granitic Gneiss traversed by Dolerite Dykes and Quartz

Veins

The Archaean granites and granite gneisses occupy the edge of the sedimentary basin all the way from

the southeast to northeast making an acute un-comfortable contact with the overlying sedimentary rocks.

Quartzites are hard and compact but gritty in nature. They are traceable all along the boundary of the

basin overlying the Archaean rocks. In contrast, shales are purple coloured, show flat to gentle dipping

beds occupying position between the overlying Limestone as noticed in the bore holes drilled and

underlained quartzites.

Limestone occurring in this area is in shades of grey, buff or white, fine grained, hard and compact with

shale partings. The Limestone show typical bedded nature with varying thickness. The quality of

Limestone deteriorates at places due to the predominance of interstitial Clay.


The action of ground water on these Limestone has resulted in the formation of large solution cavities at

different places. The general strikes of the beds vary from N 60o W - S 60o E to N 65o W - S 65o E and dip

varies from 50 to 100 towards SE direction.

The Phyllites in this area are considered to be of Cumbum Formations of the older Cuddapah Group.

These rocks overlie the younger Quartzite, Shale and Limestone of Kurnool System as a result of major

thrusting from the east and southeast during the post-tectonics evolution of the basin. Phyllites are

intercalated with thin bands of Quartzite and Limestone. Though, due to thrusting, Phyllites are occurring

over the younger rocks in Jayanthipuram-Ravirala area, the thickness of Phyllites is not much, as the

area is bounded by the Krishna River in the south and massive deposition of Shale, Quartzite and

limestone in eastern, northern and southern extremities.

All the three members of Kurnool Group generally exhibit very gently centro-clinal dips varying between

2° - 10° indicating deposition of sediment in a basin like depression. However, the overlying thrusted

phyllites show a well developed foliation of 45° - 60° towards southeast and east-south-east. The

oversliding of the beds in the northwesterly direction resulted in strong development of the cleavage in

the phyllites than in the Nargi Limestones. The effects of thrusting are more conspicuous in phyllites than

the younger Kurnool Formations.

2.3 Local Geology

Jayanthipuram Limestone Mine (South Band) Mining Lease forms part of Narji Limestone belonging to

Jammalamadugu series of Kurnool system.

The order of super position of litho units is following:

Recent Overburden Soil

Cumbum Formation Phyllite

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Thrust (Post-Kurnool)- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Nargi Limestone Formation Phyllitic Limestone

(Kurnool System) Light Grey Limestone

White Limestone White Limestone

Grey Limestone

Shaly Limestone

The geological map indicates that the phyllites, is successively underlained by cement grade Limestone

and Shaly limestone.

In consideration of the data collected from these outcrops and subsequent extrapolation of subsurface

data obtained from drill holes, different litho units were delineated and plotted on plan. The attitudes viz,

strike and dips observed in various litho units were recorded. The general strike of the Limestone band is

N39°E - S39° W. The beds dip at 3° to 10° due south eastern direction. However at places they are even

found to dip at 20° particularly close to phyllite limestone contact. This rather sudden change in dip

amount could be attributed to thrust contact.

The phyllite being the older formation belonging to Cumbum Series of Cuddapah Super Group thrusted

over the Limestone and therefore has remained preserved in Eastern, Southeastern and Southern


margins. The Phyllitic Limestone is the youngest formation of Kurnool group having immediate contact

with phyllite in the form of thin strip as noticed in bore holes C/1S/1, C1S/2, C/5S/3 and C/6S/3. This

phyllitic Limestone is not developed further northward of section lines 7S, 8S and 9S. The phyllitic

Limestone is successively unerlained by light grey, white, grey and shaly limestone bands. The major

part of the area is covered by soil and due to gentle dipping nature of beds,the contact between white

and grey Limestone bands as well as grey and green shaly limestone were extrapolated only by utilizing

the subsurface data generated from the bore holes drilled in the area. The different bands of limestone

were delineated based on colour and quality at places.

The Limestone in the area is sedimentary and there are no disturbances in the deposit, hence the deposit

is considered as simple stratified tabular deposit of regular habit under categorized-I as per UNFC norms.

The entire Mining Lease area is divided into 9 ML's (Main line) along the Strike each with 150 metres grid

interval. Detailed traverses were made along and in between all the cross section lines laid in the area

and different litho units exposed in the field were mapped.

Overburden Soil : The overburden soil is brown to reddish in colour. The thickness varying from 0.50 m to

9.00 m between section lines 4S and 7S. The soil covering the low lying areas appear to be more fertile

than the soil occurring over the phyllitic area where it is mixed with quartzite and phyllite.

The analysis is as follows.

TC (%)

CaCO3(%) MgCO3

(%) SiO2(%) Al2O3 (%) Fe2O3

(%) CaO(%) MgO(%) LOI (%)

Core Quality 11.9 10.3 1.3 55.1 16.1 5.7 7.8 0.6 7.1

Phyllites : The litho unit is flesh coloured, fine to medium grained metamorphic rock characterized by

occasional bands of quartzites and impure limestone pieces at places. The phyllite occupies all along the

northern, southeastern and southern elevated margins. Although, outcrops of phyllites are sporadic they

are well foliated having strike of N 24° E to S 24° W Dipping 25° to 30° due SE. These high dips may be

due to structural disturbance like thrust movement. The thickness of the phyllitic cover in the area varies

between 6.00 m to 38.50 m.

The quality is as follows:

TC (%) CaCO3(%)

MgCO3

(%) SiO2

(%) Al2O3 (%) Fe2O3

(%) CaO (%) MgO(%) LOI (%)

Core Quality 1.7 1.2 0.3 58.9 21.7 4.2 5.1 0.04 4.1

Phyllitic Limestone : This litho unit occurs below phyllite with possible thrust contact. This limestone is

buff coloured with greenish tinge, fine grained, compact in nature having phyllite intercalations and shale

partings. Pyrite specks and thin veins of calcite are seldom noticed at places. The outcrops of phyllitic

Limestone are noticed along a narrow strip in the south eastern part near boreholes C/6S/3, C/5S/3,

C/4S/3, C/1S/1, C/1S/2. The thickness of phyllitic Limestone varies from 7.50 to 15.50 m.


The average quality of phyllitic Limestone as indicated by core boreholes is as under:

TC (%)

CaCO3(%) MgCO3

(%) SiO2

(%) Al2O3 (%) Fe2O3

(%) CaO (%) MgO(%) LOI (%)

Core Quality 65.9 64.7 1.0 22.6 5.2 1.6 37.6 0.6 30.4

Light Grey Limestone : This limestone band is overlained by the Phyllitic Limestone and is light grey in

colour, fine grained, hard and compact in nature. Occasional calcite veins at places enhance the quality

of limestone. Pyrite specks are often noticed in this limestone. The outcrops of Light grey limestone are

exposed in the vicinity of borehole C/6S/2 and C/5S/2. Below soil cover this lithology continues in the

area around boreholes C/2S/1, C/2S/2, S/3S/1, C/3S/1, C/3S/2, C/3S/3, S/4S/1 and C/4S/3. While

beyond SL7S towards north this litho unit does not continue as observed in the boreholes S/7S/1,

C/7S/2, S/8S/1 and C/8S/1. The thickness of this unit varies between 3.00 m and 28.50 m. The thickness

of the light grey Limestone is more than 20 m in boreholes C/2S/1, C/2S/2, C/3S/2 and C/6S/3 while it is

around 3m in the vicinity of boreholes C/2S/1, C/1S/2 and S/5S/2.

The average quality of Light Grey Limestone derived from Core and CCS boreholes is as under :

TC (%) CaCO3(%) MgCO3

(%) SiO2

(%) Al2O3 (%) Fe2O3 (%) CaO (%) MgO(%) LOI (%)

Core Quality 86.55 85.33 1.01 11.38 1.35 0.45 47.28 0.70 38.12

CCS Quality 83.88 82.51 1.14 12.94 1.41 0.72 46.11 0.71 37.15

White Limestone : This Limestone occurs immediately below the light grey Limestone and outcrops are

exposed only between section lines 5S and 6S around boreholes C/5S/1 and S/6S/2. Below soil cover,

continuation of this limestone was traced on the basis C/4S/1, C/4S/2, S/5S/1, C/5S/2, S/6S/1, C/6S/1

and C/7S/1 boreholes. This Limestone is white to off-white in colour, fine grained & compact. The

thickness, as encountered in various boreholes, varies between 7.00 m and 44.50 m. The analysis of this

litho unit suggests that at places this Limestone is siliceous in nature and may have to be rejected.

The average quality of White Limestone as computed from Core and CCS boreholes is as under:


(%) SiO2


Core Quality 82.1 80.2 1.6 16.2 1.0 0.4 44.8 0.8 36.3

CCS Quality 81.0 79.1 1.6 16.2 1.0 0.8 44.5 0.7 36.1

Grey Limestone : The Grey Limestone occurs below the white Limestone with Sharp but uniform contact

almost over the entire area. Due to thick cover of soil and other overlying litho units, no outcrops could be

noticed in the area. At the contact with white limestone, quality of this litho unit gets deteriorated for about

2.0 to 4.0 m in thickness. Otherwise this unit is the best in quality in comparison to other litho units. The

thickness of Grey Limestone varies from 27.0 to 40.0 m as seen from various boreholes.


The average quality of Grey Limestone derived from Core and CCS boreholes is as under:

TC (%)

CaCO3(%) MgCO3

(%) SiO2

(%) Al2O3 (%) Fe2O3

(%) CaO (%) MgO(%) LOI (%)

Core Quality

84.0 82.7 1.1 13.5 1.3 0.5 46.1 0.6 37.1

CCS Quality

82.5 81.1 1.1 13.9 1.3 0.9 45.6 0.7 36.7

Green Shale : The sub-surface intersection in various boreholes indicated that it is green in colour, fine

grained and flaggy in nature. The presence of abundant thin shale partings may be the reason for flaggy

nature to this Limestone.

The average quality of green shale derived from Core boreholes is as under:


(%) SiO2


Core Quality

53.3 51.7 1.3 28.4 7.3 2.4 31.5 0.8 26.3

2.4 Resources

During the year 1986 in the course of prospecting work, 17 nos. of pits and trenches were made with

dimensions varying from 1m (W) x 1m (L) x 1m (D) to 2.8m (W) x 2.8m (L) x 3m (D). Detailed Exploration

has been carried out during 1995-96 in the lease area by drilling 28 nos. of Boreholes with a cumulative

meterage of 2,132.50 m which includes Core drilling in 19 no. of bore holes with a cumulative meterage

of 1,453.5 m and Core-Cum-Sludge in 9 bore holes with a cumulative meterage of 679 m on a close grid

interval of 150 m x 150 m. The exploratory drilling has been carried out upto bottom shale contact for the

entire area as the geological interpretation with nearest bore holes shows presence of Phyllite upto a

minimum depth of 30 to 40 metres which is not feasible for economical workings.

In the year 2017-18, 7 nos. of DTH boreholes were drilled with a cumulative meterage of 291 m. Further

5 DTH bore holes were drilled in the last Approved Modified Mining Plan period (2018-19 to 2019-20)

with a cumulative meterage of 169.21 meter in the year 2019-20. Hence, the Mine Lease area has been

explored to the total meterage of 2,592.71 m (Table 2.1).

Table 2.1 : Details on Exploration

Sl. No. Year No. of Boreholes Meterage

1 1995-96 28 (19 Core Boreholes + 9 Core-Cum-Sludge) 2,132.50

2 2017-18 7 DTH Boreholes 291.00

3 2019-20 5 DTH Boreholes 169.21

Total 40 Boreholes 2,592.71

The total available reserves/resources estimated upto the proved depth of maximum 82 m BGL by

considering all the statutory parameters viz., 100 m from HFL line(No mining zone) of the Paleru river as

per the Environmental Clearance, 50 m and 200 m from village etc.,


Out of the total estimated Mineral Reserves and Resources of 103.646 Million Tonnes as per United

Nations Frame Work Classification (UNFC), about 42.133 Million Tonnes comes under Proved Mineral

Reserve (111 Category) and 61.513 million Tonnes of Mineral Resources which are blocked due to No

Mining zone, village/ public road, Dump, safety barrier etc. (Table 2.2).

Table : 2.2 Estimated Reserves & Resources (as on 31.08.2019)

Sl. No. Classification UNFC

Code Quantity

(Mi.T) Remarks

A. Mineral Reserve

1 Proved Mineral Reserve 111 42.133 Mineral Reserves Grey Limestone : CaO : 42.5-48%; SiO2 : 10.50-18% Light Grey Limestone: CaO : 43.5 to 47%; SiO2 :10.50 -17% White Limestone: CaO : 41- 44.6%;SiO2 :18-20.50% MR (Subgrade) Limestone: CaO: 34- 41%;SiO2:19-28%.

Net Average Quality CaO : 41 - 47.5% ; SiO2 : 10.5 - 17%

2 Probable Mineral Reserve 121 & 122 0 - Sub Total 42.133

B. Remaining Resources

1 Feasibility Mineral Resource 211 26.633 Resource Blocked due to bench slope

2 Prefeasibility Mineral Resource 221 & 222 0 -

3 Measured Mineral Resource

No Mining Zone from HFL

331 24.198

Mineral Resources Grey Limestone: CaO : 42-48%; SiO2 : 10.50-18%. Light Grey Limestone: CaO : 43.5-47%; SiO2:10.50 -17%. White Limestone: CaO : 41-44.6%; SiO2 : 18-20.50%. MR (Subgrade) Limestone : CaO : 34-41%; SiO2 : 18-28%.

Dump 331 3.789

200m village 331 6.893

4 Indicated Mineral Resource 332 0

5 Inferred Mineral Resource 333 0

6 Reconnaissance Mineral Resource 334 0

Sub Total 61.513

Grant Total

103.646

Deposit Grade Grey Limestone : CaO : 42-48%; SiO2 : 10.50-18%. Light Grey Limestone : CaO : 43-47%; SiO2 : 10.50-17%. White Limestone: CaO : 41-44%; SiO2 : 18-20.50% MR (Subgrade) Limestone: CaO: 34- 41%;SiO2:18-28%

Weighted average grade of Mineral Reserve/Resources as per the bore hole analysis ranged between

CaO 35-45 % and SiO2 is 10.50-16.37% as per composited data.

About 42.133 Million Tonnes Limestone reserves are established in the explored area up to the bottom

shale contact by considering the all mining parameters.


This grade is directly useable for manufacture of cement. Cut off grade for estimation of reserves is

considered as SiO2-18 % and CaO-34%. The Cutoff grade of Limestone for our Cement Plant is

considered as above CaO 41% and corresponding SiO2 below 18% and the entire reserve will be

consumed by blending with the Limestone from this mine and other captive mines for feeding to the

crusher. The Limestone having below 41% and above 34% of CaO and corresponding SiO2above 18% is

being treated as Sub-Grade (Mineral Reject) as this deposit showing more CaO and more SiO2%

2.5 Mining Method

Mining operations are being carried out by Conventional deep hole drilling and blasting, fully Mechanized

Opencast Mining Method. Hydraulic excavators are deployed to load the blasted Limestone into the

Tippers. The loaded Limestone is sent to the crusher through dedicated haul road to meet the captive

consumption of Limestone for manufacturing of Clinker in the Cement Plant.

The present Pit dimension is 703 m (L) x 617 m (W) x 35 m (D). About 5.85 Ha of the Lease Area will be

additionally utilized for the Mining during this RoMP Period (Table 2.3).

Table : 2.3 Additional Utilisation of the Lease Area - Plan Period

Year Utilisation of additional Area within the Mining Lease

2019-20 (01.09.19 to 31.03.20) -

2020-2021 1.60

2021-2022 1.20

2022-2023 1.15

2023-2024 1.00

2024-2025 0.90 Total 5.85

The advancement of production is towards South, West and East. The existing method of Opencast

Mining by deploying Excavators, Tippers, drilling machines and other supporting equipment in three shift

operations will be done. The existing height of the bench is up to 8 m and width is minimum of 10 m.

It is proposed to mine the Limestone from Top RL 34 m to bottom -8 m RL during the Review of Mining

Plan Period. The workings will be extended up to -8 m RL and the mine sump will be made at -12 m RL.

The ultimate pit depth will be 78 m BGL at Conceptual Stage and Pit slope will be maintained at 450.

Pit roads are made in the northern side maintaining with a minimum gradient of 1 in 16 m. The gradient of

haul road ramps is being maintained at 1 in 16 m to 1 in 20 m.

The highest proposed production is about 1.75 MTPA and development ratio is about 0.05 cu.m per

Tonne of Limestone. The Mineral Reject (sub-grade) will be accommodated in the existing dump yard

located at Northwest corner of the ML and the OB waste will be accommodated in the existing dump yard

and bund along the River Paleru in the Western side.

With the Conversion Factors of 2.5 (for in-situ) & 1.6 (from Dump), Mineral Rejects quantity has been

arrived. Existing Mineral Rejects quantity in the Dump No. 1 is about 2,24,000 Tons (1,40,000 cu.m).


During RoMP Period, about 5,85,172.50 Tons (2,34,069 cu.m) Mineral Rejects will be dumped in the

existing Dump No.1 for further utilization as planned. It is now proposed to utilize 8,00,000 Tons of

Mineral Rejects (@1,00,000 cu.m/year) from the Dump,as and when required, for blending in the Cement

Plant.

Based on geological condition of this area, grid pattern with 3-4.5 m Burden and 4-5 m Spacing for blast

hole drilling is used for Limestone. Non-electric delay detonators are being utilized for setting delay in

between shot holes, to reduce noise, ground vibration with better fragmentation. With this system RCL is

restricting the Charge per delay maximum upto 200 kgs, charge per hole is 60 kgs and maintaining

powder factor 6kgs/MT.

Two Licensed Magazines are located at Jayanthipuram Limestone Mine (North Band) situated at a

distance of about 3 km with a capacity of 10 Tonnes each bearing License no. E/HQ/AP/22/135(E1737)

and E/HQ/AP/22/112(E1692). The explosives are transported by an approved explosive van.

Ammonium Nitrate storage room and ANFO mixing shed are also in the same place. Ammonium Nitrate

is mixed with Fuel Oil in the licensed premises and the same is transported to this mine by Explosive van.

Drilling & Blasting parameters :

Drill Hole Dia : 115 mm

Subgrade Driiling : 5-10%

Burden(OB) : 3.5 to 4.5m

Burden(Limestone) : 3.0 to 3.5m

Spacing(OB) : 5.0 to 6.0m

Spacing(Limestone) : 4.0 to 5.0m

No.of Rows : 3

Stemming Height : 2.0 to 3.0m

Powder factor (OB) : 8.0 MT/Kg Powder factor (Limestone) : 6.0 MT/Kg.

Type of Explosives and Consumption :

ANFO : 80%

Class 2 Slurry Booster : 20%

Class 2 Cast Booster : 0.5%.

Initiation : Bottom initiation through Non-El Detonators.

The Mine Layout, Surface Plan, Geological Plan with Sections, End of Mining Plan Period and

Conceptual Plan (from approved Mining Plan) are given as Figs. 2.1-2.9.


Fig. : 2.1 Surface Plan


Fig. : 2.2 Geological Plan


Fig. : 2.3 Geological Plan Sections


Fig. : 2.4 Fifth Year Plan


Fig. : 2.5 Reclamation Plan


Fig. : 2.6 Conceptual Plan


Fig. : 2.7 Conceptual Plan Sections


Fig. : 2.8 Environmental Plan


Fig. : 2.9 Financial Assurance Plan


2.6 Production Plan

During the RoMP Period, about 2,75,820 cu.m of Over Burden will be removed to achieve the proposed

Limestone production of 39,12,598.20 cu.m (97,81,495.50 Tonnes) @ maximum of 17,52,704.50 Tonnes

Limestone/Annum. Mineral Reject (Sub-grade)-2,34,069 cu.m) will be generated. The development ratio

is about 0.05 cu.m per ton of Limestone (Tables 2.4-2.5).

Table : 2.4 Yearwise Development and Production Plan – In cu.m

Year

Total tentative

Excavation, cu.m

OB/SB/IB, cu.m

ROM, cu.m ROM: OB

(Waste) Ratio

Ore Mineral Rejects

(Sub grade) Total

2019-2020 (01.9.19 - 31.3.20)

4,83,998.00 53,204.40 4,09,263.60 21,530 4,30,793.60 1:0.12

2020-2021 8,50,630.00 45,013.20 7,01,081.80 1,04,535 8,05,616.80 1:0.06

2021-2022 7,81,800.00 41,728.00 7,00,688.00 39,384 7,40,072.00 1:0.06

2022-2023 7,84,530.00 56,685.20 7,00,334.80 27,510 7,27,844.80 1:0.08

2023-2024 7,58,482.00 38,942.00 7,00,280.00 19,260 7,19,540.00 1:0.05

2024-2025 7,63,048.00 40,248.00 7,00,950.00 21,850 7,22,800.00 1:0.06 Total 44,22,488.00 2,75,820.80 39,12,598.20 2,34,069 41,46,667.20 1:0.07

Table : 2.5 Yearwise Development and Production Plan – In Tonnes

Year RL, m Ore, Tonnes Mineral Reject (Sub-grade), Tonnes OB Waste, cu.m

2019-20 (01.9.19- 31.3.20) 42 to 16 10,23,159.00 53,825.00 53,204.40

2020-21 38 to 0 17,52,704.50 2,61,337.50 45,013.20

2021-22 38 to 0 17,51,720.00 98,460.00 41,728.00

2022-23 38 to (-) 8 17,50,837.00 68,775.00 56,685.20

2023-24 38 to (-) 12 17,50,700.00 48,150.00 38,942.00

2024-25 38 to (-)12 17,52,375.00 54,625.00 40,248.00 Total Upto (-) 12 97,81,495.50 5,85,172.50 2,75,820.80

About 2,24,000 Tons Mineral Rejects are dumped so far in Dump No. 1. About, 5,85,172.50 Tons Mineral

Rejects will be added to the Dump during the RoMP Period. About 1,60,000 Tons (1,00,000 cu.m/annum)

Mineral Rejects (34-41% Cao & 18% SiO2) will be utilized from the Dump No.1 as required for Blending in

the Cement Plant (Table 2.6). However, the total Production from the Lease will be 1.75 MTPA only.

Table : 2.6 Proposed Mineral Rejects Utilisation for Plant Consumption

Year Utilisation of Mineral Rejects (Saleble) from Dump-1 for Blending in Cement Plant, cu.m

In cu.m In Tons

2020-21 1,00,000 1,60,000

2021-22 1,00,000 1,60,000

2022-23 1,00,000 1,60,000

2023-24 1,00,000 1,60,000

2024-25 1,00,000 1,60,000

Total 5,00,000 8,00,000


2.7 List of Machineries

For the proposed production of 1.75 MTPA Limestone, the Mine will deploy the machineries as given in

Table 2.7.

Table : 2.7 Mine Machineries

Sl. No. Machinery Capacity Quantity/Nos. HP/unit

1 Backhoe Excavators 2 cu.m 3 275

2 Tippers 22 MT 14 230

3 Cabin drills 115 mm dia,550 cfm (air Compressor) 1 -

4 Bull Dozer - 1 320

5 Water tanker 10 KL 2 -

6 Jeep - 1 -

2.8 Progressive Mine Closure & Conceptual Plan

At the proposed production rate of 1.75 MTPA, the reserve will last for 23 years upto 2042-43.

Proved Reserves (111) in the Lease : 4,75,87,187.00 Tonnes

Mined out so far : 54,54,187.00 Tonnes (11.46%)

Proposed Production-RoMP Period : 97,81,495.50 Tonnes (20.56%) Balance to be mined out-Scheme Periods : 3,23,51,504.50 Tonnes (67.98%)

Out of the total reserve of 32.35 Million Tonnes available for the subsequent Mining Plan/Schemes at the

end of RoMP, about 26.25 Million Tonnes will only be mined out till the Conceptual Stage (Table 2.8).

Table : 2.8 Proposed Production & Development Plan till Conceptual Period (Lease period)

Sl. No. Year Production

(Million Tonnes)

O.B. waste

(Million cu.m)

Ore : OB Ratio

(cu.m/Tonne of Limestone)

1. 2020-21 to 2024-25 8.75 0.35 1 : 0.04

2. 2025-26 to 2029-30 8.75 0.40 1 : 0.046

3. 2030-31 to 2034-35

(up to18.12.2034) 8.75 0.39 1 : 0.045

Total 26.25 1.14 1 : 0.043

As the Mine having Lease validity upto 18.12.2034 as per GO issued under MMDR Amendment Act, 2015,

the conceptual plan is prepared till 2034-35. The conceptual plan is prepared upto the lease period upto

the depth of 78 m BGL by considering all the safety parameters.

As the entire estimated mineral will not be exhausted by 2034-35 i.e., upto the Conceptual/Lease period,

the back filling is not proposed and the mined out portion will be kept as pond/reservoir which will be

reviewed during next Review of Mining Plan Period.


2.9 Solid Wastes

The Over Burden (OB) waste is Phyllite Soil and Interstitial Clay. Mineral Rejects are sub grade material

with 34-41% Cao and 18% SiO2 which can be blended with Limestone as Mineral Conservation Measure.

Both OB & Mineral Rejects are stored partly in Dump No. 1 at Northwestern side of the lease and OB in

Dump No. 2 in Northeaster side of the Lease. The Active Dump is located in Mineral Bearing Zone which

is non-mineable area as OB (Phyllite Soil) is upto 40 m BGL. This Active Dump No. 1 is stored with about

0.7 million cu. m OB Waste (5.85 Ha) and 0.14 million cu. m Mineral Rejects (2.15 Ha).

Another Dump (No. 2) is Inactive Dump over an extent of 7.19 Ha located in Northeastern side of the

lease in the 200 m Safety Barrier for the Village. About 1.05 million cu. m OB was dumped over Dump

No. 2. Additionally, about 0.62 million cu. m OB was used for 100 m wide Bund formation (5.91 Ha) along

the Paleru River in Western side of the Lease.

The dump details are provided in Table 2.9.

Table : 2.9 Existing Dump Details

Dump Identification Co-ordinates Dimension, m

(Avg. LxWxH)

No. of

Terraces

Dump No. 1 : OB disposal E405100 to E405550 and

N1864400 to N 1864600 165 x 325 x 19 Two

Dump No. 1 : Mineral Rejects

(sub grade)

E405100 to E405550 and

N1864400 to N 1864600 168 x 94 x 10 One

Dump No. 2 : OB disposal E405200 to E405600 and

N1864100 to N 1864700 320 x 210 x 18 Two

During this RoMP Period, there will be no Top Soil. Total Development Quantity during the Plan Period

will be 5,09,889.80 cu. m out of which OB Wastes will be 2,75,820.80 cu. m and Mineral Rejects will be

2,34,069 cu. m. The Development ratio works out to be 0.05 cu.m per Tonne of Limestone.

The yearwise generation of OB waste and Mineral Rejects in the Plan Period are given in Table 2.10. Out

of the total OB generation (2,75,820.80 cu.m), about 1,35,875.20 cu.m will be dumped on the existing

Dump No. 1 and 1,39,945.60 cu.m will be utilized for Strengthening the Bund along the Paleru River.

The generated Mineral Rejects (sub-grade) of 2,34,069 cu. m will be dumped on the existing Dump No. 1

for further utilisation. About 2.73 Ha for OB Dumping and 0.95 Ha for Mineral Rejects Storage will be utilised

additionally in the Lease Area. Dump slopes will be maintained without disturbing its own angle of repose.

Till the Conceptual Stage (after the Plan Period upto Lease period i.e., 2034-35), a quantity of 1.14

Million cu.m OB waste (Table 2.11) is estimated to be generated to achieve production of 26.25 Million

Tonnes which includes 1.65 Million Tonnes of Mineral Rejects (sub-grade) (Table 2.12).

Based on earlier dump re-handling history, recovery of MR/ore is considered as 90%. However, total

quantity will not exceed 1.75 MTPA. The Rehandling will also be reviewed during the subsequent

Plan/Scheme Periods.


Table : 2.10 Yearwise Generation of Wastes and Disposal- RoMP Period

Year

Total Development

Qty., cu.m

OB Waste Disposal, cu.m Mineral Rejects (Sub-grade), cu.m

Bund along Western

side of ML

Dump No.1 (Active) Total OB

Addl. area req.

(Ha)

Storage for future

use

Addl. area req.

(Ha) 2019-2020 (01.9-31.3)

74,734.4 53,204.4 Nil 53,204.4 0.95 21,530 -

2020-2021 1,49,548.2 45,013.2 Nil 45,013.2 0.90 1,04,535 -

2021-2022 81,112.0 41,728.0 Nil 41,728.0 0.88 39,384 0.50

2022-2023 84,195.2 Nil 56,685.20 56,685.2 - 27,510 0.45

2023-2024 58,202.0 Nil 38,942.00 38,942.0 - 19,260 -

2024-2025 62,098.0 Nil 40,248.00 40,248.0 - 21,850 -

Total 5,09,889.80 1,39,945.6 1,35,875.20 2,75,820.8 2.73 2,34,069 0.95

Table : 2.11 Wastes Generation till Conceptual Stage

Storage OB Wastes, cu. m

Stored so far RoMP Period Conceptual Stage Total Quantity

Dump-1 7,00,000 1,35,875.20 11,40,000 19,75,875.20

Dump-2 10,50,000 0 0 10,50,000.00

Bund Formation 6,20,000 1,39,945.60 0 7,59,945.60

Total 23,70,000 2,75,820.80 11,40,000.00 37,85,820.80

Storage Mineral Rejects, cu. m


Dump-1 1,40,000 2,34,069 6,60,000 10,34,069

Dump-2 0 0 0 0

Bund Formation 0 0 0 0

Recovery Qty. (from both In-situ & Dump)

0 5,00,000 10,00,000 15,00,000

Table : 2.12 Mineral Rejects Utilisation

Storage Mineral Rejects, Tonnes


Dump-1 2,24,000 5,85,172 16,50,000 24,59,172 Recovery Qty. (from both In-situ @2.5 T/cu.m & Dump (@ 1.5 T/cu.m)

0 8,00,000 16,00,000 24,00,000

Balance Qty. 2,24,000 9,172 50,000 20,24,069

2.10 Land Use

The total area of the Lease is 88.35 Ha. At Conceptual Stage (as on 18.12.2034), about 49.55 Ha will be

under the quarried area, 14.41 Ha will be under OB dump/bund, 0.05 Ha under Statutory Buildings, 1.00

Ha under Roads and 1.34 Ha of land will be untouched. The total Green Belt & Afforested Area will be

about 22.00 Ha with 24.90 % coverage at the conceptual stage. The land use pattern of the ML area viz.

Existing, at the end of Plan Period and Conceptual Stage are given in Table 2.13.


Table : 2.13 Land Use Pattern

Sl. No.

Particular Present as on 31.08.2019

End of Plan period (as on 31.03.2025)

End of lease period (as on 18.12.2034)

1 Area under Mining 32.35 38.20 49.55

2 Overburden Dump/Bund 18.95 21.68 14.41

3 Mineral Storage (Mineral Reject) 2.15 3.10 -

4 Statutory Buildings 0.05 0.05 0.05

5 Roads 2.25 2.25 1.00

6 Greenbelt 18.00 19.50 22.00

7 Reclamation - - -

8 Untouched 14.60 3.57 1.34

Total 88.35 88.35 88.35

2.11 Mine Seepage & Water Demand

The Site Elevation, Working Depth and Ground Water-table Level are given in Table 2.14.

Table : 2.14 Mine Working Depth

Mine Elevation : Min. RL 38 m & Max. RL 42 m

Limestone Bed Level : RL 34 m (0 m BGL)

Description Mine Working

BGL, m RL, m

Existing Depth 35 (-)1

During the Plan Period 46 (-)12

At Conceptual Stage 78 (-)44

Ground Water-table (max.) during

Postmonsoon 22 12 Premonsoon 33 1

Mining in JPM SB Mine has intersected the Ground Water-table. Required NOC has been obtained for

Dewatering the Mine Pit Water (along with other Captive Mines in the Region) for its Gainful Utilisation.

The seepage water along with the rainfall is collected in the bottom most bench of the Mine. With annual

averaging, the seepage inflow into the Mine Pit is assessed as 746 KLD and the Rain water realization is

about 807 KLD. Thus, the Total Water generation in JPM-SB Mine is about 1,553 KLD.

As and when the water is filled up in the bottom most Sump, it is being pumped out by 37 KW Pump

intermittently into a Settling Tank and after the treatment, for further utilization in the Mine (150 KLD),

Recharge (350 KLD), Public Supply, etc.

The present water requirement of the Mine is 85.5 KLD. On expansion with 1.75 MTPA Limestone

production, the mine will require about 150 KLD water for Domestic Consumption (5 KLD), Green Belt

(49 KLD) and Dust Control Measures (96 KLD). Mine Pit water is the source.


2.12 Wastewater Generation

On Expansion, the sewage generation will be 4.8 KLD. Existing Septic Tank followed by a Dispersion

Trench is adequate for treating the additional sewage biologically. No effluent generation from the Mine.

The Water Balance is appended as Fig. 2.10.

Fig. : 2.10 Water Balance

Mine Pit Water (150 KLD)

Dust Suppression Green Belt Domestic Use

(96 KLD) (49 KLD) (5 KLD)

Domestic Sewage

(4.8 KLD)

Septic Tank-Dispersion Trench

2.13 Green Belt

An area of about 18.00 Ha has already been developed with Green Belt (20.37 %). Proposed Green Belt

during the Review of Mining Plan Period (2019-20 to 2024-25) is given in Table 2.15.

Table : 2.15 Proposed Green Belt

Year No. of saplings

proposed Extent in Ha. Location Species

2020-21 1,000 0.5

Dump slopes, along the mining lease boundary, along the haul roads, Bund and virgin area

Species like Sisoo, Thangedu, Dirisina,

Ganuga, Neredu, Neem etc., are proposed.

2021-22 1,000 -

2022-23 1,000 -

2023-24 1,000 0.5

2024-25 1,000 0.5

Total 5,000 1.5

At the end of Plan Period, about 19.50 Ha of ML area (22.07 % Coverage) would be planted with

additional plantation of 5,000 native tree species over an extent of 1.50 Ha in addition to the existing

18.00 Ha Greenbelt coverage.

At the Conceptual Stage a total area of 22.00 Ha will be brought under Green Belt and Afforested

Area with 24.90 % coverage.


2.14 Power Demand & Source

Power demand of the Mine is 0.5 KVA which is being met through Captive Power. For operating the

quarrying equipments, High Speed Diesel (HSD) is required @ 2,500 Liters/day. No standby DG set is

installed in the Mine.

2.15 Occupational Health

Occupational health checkup at the time of recruitment is being carried for all the employees as per

Mines Rules.

The following tests are being carried out :

v Lung function test

v ECG

v Chest X-ray

v Blood analysis test

v Urine analysis test

v Audiometry

v Checking colour blindness

v Stool Analysis

v Sputum (Optional).

The employees who are working at the time of initiation of this programme are covered for these tests. If

any person failed in this health checkup, was not recruited. Like so, a baseline data on the health status

of workmen in the Pre-recruitment stage was established. The same is being repeated periodically to

update and to take action accordingly. If any person failed in this health checkup, he will be shifted /

transferred to non-hazardous activities. Till now, no such case is observed.

***


3.0 Description of the Environment (Baseline Status)

3.1 Study Area

The study area of 10 km radius (from Lease boundary) (Fig. 3.1) has been considered for assessing the

baseline environmental status. There are major Cement Plants along with their Captive Limestone Mines

and Captive Power Plants in the study area. The monitoring stations are selected in such a way that the

baseline environmental data reflects the Cumulative Impact of existing Industries & Mines in the Study

area. The Project Area does not fall in Critically Polluted Industrial Clusters listed by CPCB.

Physiography : The general elevation of the area ranges from 23 m to 250 m above MSL. The elevation

contour indicates the area is sloping towards south (Fig. 3.2).

Drainage Pattern : River Palleru drains the area, flows towards south at a distance of 50 meters in the

west and confluences into River Krishna which flows at a distance of 2.7 km in the south from the mine

(Fig. 3.3). As it is located at higher elevation and with 100 m bund along the Paleru River, there is no

flood risk to the Mine.

3.2 Environmental Attributes

Considering the Environmental setting of the project, project activities and their interaction, environmental regulations and Standards, following Environmental Attributes have been included in EIA Study.

v Site specific Micro-meteorological Data from Core Zone for a Season on wind speed, wind direction

(wind roses), temperature, humidity, cloud cover, atmospheric pressure, rainfall, etc.

v Ambient Air Quality Monitoring at 12 locations on 24-hourly basis, continuously for 2 days in a week

for 4 weeks in a month for a season for the parameters as per NAAQ Norms Revised as per GSR

826 (E) dated 16.11.2009 for Industrial, Residential, Rural and other Areas.

v Noise Level Measurements at all air quality monitoring station for Leq, L-day and L-night values once in the Season.

v Water Quality Monitoring – grab sampling once in the Season for : • Surface Water (8 locations) as per CPCB Norms. • Mine Pit Waters (3 Locations) as per IS:10500 Norms. • Ground Water (9 Locations) as per IS:10500 Norms.

v Soil Quality Monitoring at 6 locations once in the Season for: • Textural & Physical Parameters • Nutrients

v Land use pattern based on Satellite Imagery. v Biotic Attributes for Flora & Fauna - Core zone & Buffer zones v Socio-Economic Profile, based on 2011-Census and Household Survey, once in the study period for:

• Total Population / Household Size / Age • Gender Composition • S.C / S.T • Literacy Level • Occupational Structure


3.3 Methodology Adopted

The methodology adopted are discussed below :

Micrometeorology : The micrometeorology and microclimatic parameters recorded by a weather

monitoring station (Envirotech WM 200) at the Site of 10 m height is utilised. Data of wind velocity, wind

direction, ambient temperature, relative humidity, cloud cover, atmospheric pressure, solar radiation

along with rainfall data at hourly intervals during the monitoring period are used.

Ambient Air Quality : The study area represents the Industrial, Residential, Rural and other Areas with

respect to Revised National Ambient Air Quality (NAAQ) Norms stipulated by CPCB. Calibrated Fine

Particulate Samplers (Envirotech APM 550) were used for monitoring of PM2.5/PM10. Calibrated

Respirable Dust Samplers (Envirotech APM 460 with flow rate ranging between 1.2-1.45 m3/min) are used

for monitoring of PM10 and SPM. Gaseous samples are collected by integrated gas sampling assembly

(Envirotech APM 411). A tapping provided in the hopper of the sampler is utilised for sampling of SO2 and

NOx, with proper flow controller and a flow of 1.0 l/min. Particulate Lead (as Pb) is determined from the

glass micro fibre filter papers used for PM10 & SPM monitoring.

PM2.5 & PM10 : The APM 550 System is a manual method for sampling fine particles and is based on

impactor designs standardized by EPA for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring. Ambient Air enters the APM 550

system through an omni-directional inlet designed to provide a clean aerodynamic cut point for particles

greater than 10 microns. Particles in the air stream finer than 10 microns proceed to a second impactor that

has an aerodynamic cut point at 2.5 microns. The air sample and the fine particulates existing from the

PM2.5 impactor is passed through a 47 mm dia filter. Teflon filter membrane that retains the FPM. The

APM 550 system allows removal of the PM2.5 impactor from the sample stream so that the same system

may be optionally used as a PM10 sampler also.

SO2 : Modified West & Gaeke method (spectrophotometric) was adopted. SO2 was collected in a

scrubbing solution of sodium tetrachloro mercurate (TCM) and was allowed to react with sulphamic acid,

formaldehyde and then with pararosaniline hydrochloride. The absorbance of the product red-violet dye

was measured using UV Visible Spectrophotometer at a wavelength of 560 nm. Concentration of SO2

was calculated by multiplying the absorbance with calibration factor and dividing by volume of air

sampled.

NOx : Jacob and Hocheiser modified method was adopted. Nitrogen oxides as nitrogen dioxide were

collected by bubbling air through sodium hydroxide-sodium arsenite solution to form a stable solution of

sodium nitrite. The nitrite ion produced during sampling was determined spectrophotometrically (at 540

nm) by reacting the exposed absorbing reagent with phosphoric acid, sulphanilamide and N (1-naphthyl)

ethylamine dihydrochloride. Concentration of NOx was calculated as described in SO2 measurement. Ammonia : Indophenols method (APHA Method 401, Air Sampling and Analysis, 3rd Edition) was adopted.

Ammonia in the atmosphere is collected by bubbling a measured volume of air through a dilute solution of

sulphuric acid to form ammonium sulphate. The ammonium sulphate formed in the sample is analysed

colorimetrically by reaction with phenol and alkaline sodium hypochlorite to produce indophenols. The

reaction is accelerated by the addition of Sodium nitroprusside as catalyst.


Ozone : IS:5182 Part IX (Methods for Measurement of Air Pollution - Oxidants)/ APHA Method 410 was

adopted. Micro amounts of ozone and the oxidants liberate iodine when absorbed in a 1% solution of

potassium iodine buffered at pH 6.8 ±0.2. The iodine is determined spectrophotometrically by measuring

the absorption of tri-oxide ion at 352 nm. CO : Envirotech APM 850 Organic Vapour Samplers are used for CO monitoring. Standard MSA tubes are

used for monitoring carbon monoxide. A measured volume of air is passed at the flow rate of 100 to 200

ml/min for 1 to 8 hours and the colour change (yellow to green) in indicating gel filled in the detector

tubes and is matched with the colour chart provided with detector tubes for finding out CO concentration.

Benzene : The charcoal tubes are available in different sizes and contain varying amount of activated

charcoal. The ambient air was sucked through the tube using a low flow sampler used for collection of BTX

sample in a way that results in an enrichment of the relevant substances in the activated charcoal.

Desorption of the adsorbed benzene was done using Carbon disulphide (CS2). The substances desorbed in

CS2 were analyzed by capillary Gas Chromatography.

Benzo (a) Pyrene (BaP) is one of the most important constituent of PAH compounds and also one of the

most potent carcinogens. This can be measured in both particulate phase and vapour phase. In the vapour

phase the concentration of B(a)P is significantly less than the particulate phase. Therefore, more care to be

taken for the measurement of Benzo(a) Pyrene in the particulate phase. It is based on BIS method IS 5182

(Part XII). This method is designed to collect particulate phase PAHs in ambient air and fugitive emissions

and to determine individual PAH compounds using capillary Gas Chromatography equipped with flame

ionization detector.

Nickel and Arsenic : The Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) technique makes use of absorption

spectrometry to assess the concentration of an analyte in the sample. The method is based on active

sampling using PM10 High Volume Sampler and then sample analysis is done by atomic absorption

spectroscopy.

Particulate Lead : The exposed glass fibre filter papers were cut into small pieces and to it 100 ml distilled

water and 10 ml nitric acid were added and heated on a hot plate for 4-6 hours. The clear solution obtained

after digestion was filtered and made upto 25 ml and were analysed on a Analytic Jena Atomic Absorption

Spectrophotometer (AAS) employing Lead Hollow Cathode Lamp. Concentration of lead was calculated by

taking the result obtained from AAS analysis and dividing it with the volume of air sampled.

The detectable range of the Air Pollutants are as follows:

Parameter Method Range

Suspended Particulate Matter IS 5182: (Part 4) , 1999 RA: 2014 / USEPA Method IO-2.1 5-1000 µg/m3

Respirable Particulate Matter (less than 10 μm or PM10)

IS 5182: (Part 23) : 2006 RA: 2017 5-1000 µg/m3

Particulate matter (less than 2.5 μm or PM 2.5)

USEPA Quality Assurance Handbook Vol II Part II - Guidance Documents 2.12 issue year: Nov-1998

10-1000 µg/m3

Sulphur Dioxide IS 5182: (Part 2), 2001 RA: 2017 5-1000 µg/m3

Nitrogen Dioxide IS 5182: (Part 6), 2006 RA: 2017 6-750 µg/m3

Carbon Monoxide IS 5182: (Part 10), 1999 RA: 2014 1-200 mg/m3

Ammonia Indophenol Method (Method of Air sampling and analysis 3rd edition method 401)

5-700 µg/m3

Ozone IS 5182: (Part 9), 1974, RA 2014 10-19000 µg/m3


Parameter Method Range

Benzene (C6H6) IS 5182 (Part 11), 2006 RA: 2017 1-1000 µg/m3

Banzo (ᾳ) Pyrene Particulate Phase only

IS 5182: (Part 12): 2004, RA: 2014 1-10,000 ng/ m3

Nickel IS 5182: (Part 22), 2004, RA: 2014 /NAAQS Monitoring & Analysis Guidelines Volume-I

2.0 -50 ng/m3

Arsenic 2.0-10 ng/ m3

Lead 0.02-50 μg/m3

Noise Levels : Noise levels were monitored at all air monitoring locations during day time as well as night

time in a day. B&K type Lutron SL 4001 with an internal calibrator and wind screen was used. The sound

level meters are in accordance with IS:9779 and IEC 651 standards for noise survey. The built-in internal

oscillation system 1 KHz sine wave generator (Bruel & Kjaer multi-function acoustic calibrator-Model 4226)

is used for on the spot calibration at 94.0 dB(A) at 1000 Hz. The basic unit of measurement is A-weighted

sound level, the most widely used scale. The measurements are taken in the fast mode and were

sampled to yield statistical informations such as Leq (equivalent noise level).

Water Quality : Water samples of both surface and ground waters were collected during the survey

period and analysed for physico-chemical and bacteriological parameters. Parameters like pH,

conductivity, temperature, DO, etc. were measured in the field itself while collecting the samples using a

microprocessor based Portable Water Analysis Kit (Elico Model PE136). Samples for chemical analysis

were collected as per IS:2488. Sterilised bottles were used for collection of water samples for

bacteriological analysis.

Soil Quality : Soil samples at 3 depths viz. 0-30 cm, 30-60 cm and 60-90 cm were collected using

sampling augers and field capacity apparatus. Soil extraction (1:2) were used for analysis of physical,

chemical and other parameters.

Calibration : The monitoring and analytical instruments are being calibrated periodically. The correction

factors, if any, are being used in computation of the data.

Flora-fauna : A general ecological survey covering an area of 10 km radius area were conducted using

least count quadrate method [Trees species (100x100 m), Shrub species (10x10 m) and Herb species

(1x1 m)] and reported.

Faunal survey covers the Terrestrial Fauna, Avian Fauna and Aquatic Fauna. The survey was based on

personal observation, Enquiry with local population and Records available. This study included the

identification of endangered and rare species as per Red Book.

Socio-Economic Survey : The Project does not involve resettlement/rehabilitation. The Socio-Economic

profile of the population living in study area has been prepared based on Census 2011 data in addition to

the Focused Group Discussions (FGDs).


Methodology Adopted for Water Analysis

Sl. No. Parameter Unit Reference Method

1 Taste & Odour As perceived IS:3025 (5/7)* As perceived

2 pH - IS:3025 (11) Digital pH meter

3 Colour Hazen units IS:3025 (4) Comparison with Standards

4 Turbidity NTU IS:3025 (10) Nephelometric

5 Total Dissolved Solids mg/l IS:3025 (16) Gravimetric

6 Total Hardness mg/l IS:3025 (21) Titrimetric (EDTA)

7 Iron (as Fe) mg/l 32 of IS3025 Colorimetric (Phenonthroline)

8 Chlorides (as Cl) mg/l IS:3025 (32) Titrimetric (Argentometric)

9 Residual Chlorine mg/l IS:3025 (26) Titrimetric

10 Calcium (as Ca) mg/l IS:3025 (40) Titrimetric (EDTA)

11 Magnesium (as Mg) mg/l IS:3025 (46) Titrimetric (by difference between Total Hardness and Calcium Hardness)

12 Alkalinity (as CaCO3) mg/l IS:3025 (23) Colour indicator titration

13 Dissolved Oxygen mg/l IS:3025 (38) Winkler titrimetric-azide modification

14 Sulphate (as SO4) mg/l IS:3025 (24) Turbidimetric/Gravimetric

15 Fluoride (as F) mg/l IS:2488 (II)+ Distillation followed by Colorimetric (SPADNS)

16 Nitrate (as NO3) mg/l IS:3025 (34) Colorimetric (PDA)

17 Cyanide (as CN) mg/l IS:3025 (27) Colorimetric (Pyridine-Bispyrazolone)

18 Pesticides mg/ IS:2488 (III) Gas chromatograph

19 Phenols (as C6H5OH) mg/l IS:3025 (43) Distillation followed by colorimetric (4-Aminoantipyrine)

20 Manganese (as Mn) mg/l 35 of IS3025 Colorimetric (Persulpahte)

21 Chromium (as Cr6+) mg/l IS:2488 (II) Colorimetric (Diphenyl carbazide)

22 Copper (as Cu) mg/l IS:3025 (42) Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometric

23 Selenium (as Se) mg/l IS:2488 (II) Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometric

24 Cadmium (as Cd) mg/l IS:3025 (41) Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometric

25 Arsenic (as As) mg/l IS:3025 (37) Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometric

26 Boron (as B) mg/l IS:2488 (III) Colorimetric (Curcumin)

27 Mercury (as Hg) mg/l IS:3025 (48) Mercury analyser

28 Lead (as Pb) mg/l IS:3025 (47) Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometric

29 Zinc (as Zn) mg/l IS:3025 (49) Colorimetric (Dithizone)

30 Percent sodium % IS:2488 (V) From Na, K, Ca & Mg values

31 BOD-3 days@27 oC mg/l IS:3025 (44) 3 days @ 27oC

32 COD mg/l IS:2488 (V) Dichromate reflux

33 Oil & Grease mg/l IS:3025 (39) Gravimetric

34 Coliforms MPN/100 ml IS:1622 Multiple tube fermentation (5 tubes)

35 Plate Counts No. of Colonies/ml IS:1622 Colony count in Agar-agar medium

* : IS:3025 (Parts)-Methods of Sampling and Test (Physical and Chemical) for Water and Wastewater; + : IS:2488 (Parts)-Methods of Sampling and Test for Industrial Effluents.


3.4 Micrometeorological Status

3.4.1 Regional Status

The nearest IMD Centre is Vijayawada (Gannavaram) Airport at a distance of 80 km. Khammam is the

nearest (40 km) Observatory.

Tropical climate prevails over the study area. The tropical climate of the region is manifested in hot and

humid summer (Mar. to May), moderately monsoon (Jun.-Sep.) and mild winter (Dec.-Feb.) seasons.

May is the hottest month in the year. The maximum temperature during the day time was recorded as

47.2 oC and December the coldest with the temperature during the day time falling down to about 9.4 oC.

The average annual rainfall of the District is 1011.2 mm.

3.4.2 Site Specific Met Data

The abstract of hourly meteorological data are presented in Tables 3.1-3.3. Based on the collected wind

parameters, Seasonal Wind Rose is drawn and presented as Fig. 3.4.

During the monitoring month of Dec. 2019 : The predominant winds were from E & ESE directions.

Average Wind velocity was 2.0 kmph. The temperature values were ranging from 20.0 oC to 31.0 oC. The

relative humidity values were ranging from 43% to 100%. The mean atmospheric pressure value was

computed as 760 mm of mercury. Clear sky was observed most of the times. There was no rainy day in

this month.

During the monitoring month of Jan. 2020 : The predominant winds were from ESE & SE directions.



computed as 760 mm of mercury. Clear sky was observed most of the times. There was no rainy day in

this month.

During the monitoring month of Feb. 2020 : The predominant winds were from ESE & SE directions.



computed as 760.4 mm of mercury. Clear sky was observed most of the times. There was no rainy day in

this month.

The monitored meteorological data were found to be in compliance with local weather phenomena.


Table : 3.1 Micrometeorological Data

Location : Mine Office

Date Temperature,

oC Relative

Humidity, % Cloud Cover, oktas

Pressure, mm of

Hg

Rainfall, mm

Avg. Wind Speed, m/s

Wind Direction,

from Min. Max. Min. Max.

01-02.12.19 22 29 70 94 2.8 760 0 1.6 E

02-03.12.19 25 29 70 94 3.4 760 0 1.9 ENE

03-04.12.19 24 30 62 94 3.6 760 0 2.2 E

04-05.12.19 22 30 55 94 4.1 761 0 2.0 ENE

05-06.12.19 21 30 52 89 3.5 762 0 1.6 E

06-07.12.19 20 30 48 94 3.7 761 0 2.1 E

07-08.12.19 20 31 49 88 4.3 761 0 2.0 E

08-09.12.19 20 31 49 94 4.7 761 0 1.8 ENE

09-10.12.19 22 31 49 94 3.8 761 0 2.3 ENE

10-11.12.19 22 31 52 94 4.2 760 0 2.4 E

11-12.12.19 21 31 43 100 3.6 759 0 1.7 ESE

12-13.12.19 21 30 55 100 4.3 759 0 1.7 ENE

13-14.12.19 22 30 62 94 4.1 760 0 2.2 SE

14-15.12.19 22 30 59 94 3.7 761 0 2.3 SSE

15-16.12.19 22 30 58 94 3.6 761 0 1.5 E

16-17.12.19 22 30 59 94 3.9 761 0 2.0 ESE

17-18.12.19 21 31 46 94 4.2 761 0 2.7 E

18-19.12.19 21 30 58 94 4.5 761 0 1.7 ESE

19-20.12.19 22 30 58 100 4.7 760 0 1.7 ESE

20-21.12.19 22 31 49 100 3.6 760 0 1.6 ESE

21-22.12.19 21 31 55 94 3.2 760 0 1.6 SE

22-23.12.19 21 30 52 94 3.7 760 0 1.9 ESE

23-24.12.19 21 29 58 94 3.5 760 0 1.8 ESE

24-25.12.19 21 29 58 94 3.8 761 0 2.4 E

25-26.12.19 21 30 59 94 3.4 761 0 2.2 S

26-27.12.19 21 30 59 94 3.6 760 0 1.8 SE

27-28.12.19 22 30 59 94 3.3 759 0 1.7 SSE

28-29.12.19 22 30 59 94 3.7 760 0 2.0 ESE

29-30.12.19 20 28 58 94 3.4 760 0 2.7 SE

30-31.12.19 20 28 55 94 3.1 760 0 2.3 E

31.12.19-1.1.20 20 28 55 94 3.0 761 0 2.2 ESE

Mon. Days 20 31 43 100 3.7 760 0 2.0 E/ESE

Note : Abstract values are taken from the hourly readings (06:00-06:00 hrs.) recorded continuously during the monitoring period.




Date

Temperature, oC

Relative Humidity, %

Cloud Cover, oktas

Pressure, mm of

Hg

Rainfall, mm


Wind Direction,


01-02.01.20 21 29 54 89 3.1 762 0 2.7 E

02-03.01.20 23 28 66 89 2.8 762 0 3.0 E

03-04.01.20 23 30 66 100 3.3 760 0 1.7 ESE

04-05.01.20 23 26 83 100 3.6 759 0 1.7 E

05-06.01.20 23 28 66 94 3.3 760 0 2.1 NE

06-07.01.20 23 29 62 94 3.0 762 0 2.6 E

07-08.01.20 22 29 62 94 2.9 761 0 1.8 SE

08-09.01.20 21 29 62 94 2.6 760 0 1.8 SSE

09-10.01.20 21 29 62 89 2.8 760 0 1.6 S

10-11.01.20 22 29 62 89 2.9 761 0 1.0 ESE

11-12.01.20 21 29 58 96 3.3 761 0 1.8 ESE

12-13.01.20 20 30 38 92 3.1 760 0 1.7 SE

13-14.01.20 20 29 58 94 3.0 759 0 1.3 SSE

14-15.01.20 20 29 58 94 2.8 759 0 1.7 ESE

15-16.01.20 20 29 55 94 3.1 760 0 2.3 SE

16-17.01.20 21 29 58 94 2.7 760 0 2.3 E

17-18.01.20 21 30 59 100 3.3 760 0 1.9 ESE

18-19.01.20 22 30 58 100 3.1 760 0 2.1 E

19-20.01.20 22 30 59 94 2.8 761 0 1.7 SE

20-21.01.20 22 30 55 94 2.7 761 0 2.0 E

21-22.01.20 22 30 58 94 3.3 762 0 1.7 E

22-23.01.20 22 31 55 94 2.9 762 0 1.9 ESE

23-24.01.20 22 31 55 94 2.8 761 0 1.4 ESE

24-25.01.20 22 33 49 94 3.1 760 0 1.9 E

25-26.01.20 21 32 52 94 2.8 760 0 1.9 SSE

26-27.01.20 21 32 49 94 3.0 759 0 2.0 SSE

27-28.01.20 21 33 49 94 3.2 759 0 1.6 E

28-29.01.20 22 33 44 94 2.8 759 0 2.2 ESE

29-30.01.20 23 33 46 94 2.7 760 0 2.1 SE

30-31.01.20 23 32 56 94 2.6 759 0 1.9 SE

31.01-1.02.20 22 32 52 94 2.8 759 0 1.8 ESE

Mon. Days 20 33 38 100 3.0 760 0 1.9 ESE/SE





Date

Temperature, oC

Relative Humidity, %

Cloud Cover, oktas

Pressure, mm of

Hg

Rainfall, mm


Wind Direction,


01-02.02.20 22 31 26 59 2.7 760 0 1.9 SE

02-03.02.20 22 31 26 55 2.5 761 0 2.0 SE

03-04.02.20 22 31 26 59 2.3 761 0 2.0 SSE

04-05.02.20 22 31 26 55 2.4 760 0 1.8 SSE

05-06.02.20 22 33 27 46 2.7 760 0 2.0 ESE

06-07.02.20 21 32 26 52 3.0 760 0 2.2 SE

07-08.02.20 22 31 26 55 2.6 760 0 2.0 SSW

08-09.02.20 22 32 26 52 2.7 761 0 1.7 ESE

09-10.02.20 22 27 25 70 2.5 762 0 2.0 ESE

10-11.02.20 22 27 24 70 2.3 762 0 1.9 SE

11-12.02.20 23 31 27 55 2.7 762 0 2.2 SE

12-13.02.20 23 31 26 55 2.9 762 0 1.7 ESE

13-14.02.20 22 32 27 36 3.1 761 0 1.6 ESE

14-15.02.20 21 35 28 28 2.7 759 0 1.5 NE

15-16.02.20 20 35 27 37 3.0 759 0 1.5 SE

16-17.02.20 21 34 27 44 2.6 761 0 1.4 SE

17-18.02.20 21 32 27 52 2.8 761 0 1.5 SSE

18-19.02.20 22 33 27 49 2.7 760 0 1.9 SE

19-20.02.20 22 32 26 59 2.5 761 0 1.7 SE

20-21.02.20 22 31 26 55 3.1 761 0 1.7 SSE

21-22.02.20 21 31 26 49 2.6 762 0 1.8 NE

22-23.02.20 21 32 26 49 2.7 762 0 2.3 NE

23-24.02.20 21 34 26 36 2.5 761 0 2.2 SE

24-25.02.20 22 34 27 47 2.4 759 0 1.9 SSW

25-26.02.20 22 34 27 47 2.8 758 0 1.9 ESE

26-27.02.20 22 33 27 49 2.6 759 0 1.6 SSE

27-28.02.20 22 34 27 47 2.7 759 0 2.0 SE

28-29.02.20 22 34 27 47 2.9 758 0 2.1 SE

29.2-1.03.20 22 33 27 49 2.8 759 0 1.8 SSE

Mon. Days 20 35 26 70 2.7 760.4 0 1.9 ESE/SE



Fig. : 3.4 Seasonal Wind Rose


3.5 Ambient Air Quality Status

The location and bearings of the AAQ monitoring stations are given in Table 3.4. All 12 AAQ parameters

were monitored in compliance with NAAQ norms. The monitored ambient air quality data are presented as

Tables 3.5-3.16. The abstract of those monitored data is given as Table 3.17 and the ambient air quality

status in the study area as Table 3.18.

Table : 3.4 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations

Location & Bearing

NAAQ Category : Industrial, Residential, Rural and other Areas

Sl. No.

Location N Latitude E Longitude Direction from Mine

Distance from

Mine, km

Location Scenario

1 A1-JBM SB Mine 16o51’33.5” 80o06’34.3” - - -

2 A2-Kautavari Agraharam 16o51’45.0” 80o05’59.9” W 1.2 Downwind

3 A3-Jayanthipuram 16o51’59.2” 80o06’37.5” NW 0.4 Downwind

4 A4-NB-JPM Cement Plant 16o52’24.2” 80o07’07.2” NNE 2.0 Downwind

5 A5-Chillakallu 16o53’29.5” 80o08’19.6” NE 4.9 Crosswind

6 A6-Gauravaram 16o51’19.6” 80o11’44.4” ENE 9.2 Upwind

7 A7-Ravirala RF Mine 16o50’23.8” 80o05’03.8” ESE 3.2 Upwind

8 A8-Vedadri 16o48’45.9” 80o08’02.3” SE 5.6 Upwind

9 A9-Ravirala 16o49’56.8” 80o06’38.8” S 2.7 Upwind

10 A10-Muktalaya 16o49’30.8” 80o04’28.7” SW 5.3 Crosswind

11 A11-Budawada 16o52’32.1” 80o01’59.3” WNW 8.6 Downwind

12 A12-Jaggayyapet 16o53’00.5” 80o05’33.8” NW 3.4 Downwind

Legend : NAAQ Category-National Ambient Air Quality Norms & Category stipulated by CPCB; GL-Ground Level. On the synthesized data, the following observations are made :

PM2.5 : The minimum and maximum PM2.5 values monitored in the Study Area was 10.6 ug/m3 and

41.7 ug/m3 with the mean value of 20.9 ug/m3 against the NAAQ Norm value of 60 ug/m3.

PM10 : The minimum and maximum PM10 values monitored in the Study Area was 20.7 ug/m3 and 65.8

ug/m3 with the mean value of 40.1 ug/m3 against the NAAQ Norm value of 100 ug/m3.

SO2 : The minimum and maximum values monitored in the Study Area was 7.1 ug/m3 and 19.2 ug/m3

with the mean value of 12.0 ug/m3 against the NAAQ limit value of 80 ug/m3 during the study period.

NOx : The minimum and maximum values monitored in the Study Area was 7.8 ug/m3 and 21.4 ug/m3

with the mean value of 13.9 ug/m3 against the NAAQ limit value of 80 ug/m3 during the study period.

O3 concentrations were monitored from BDL (<10 ug/m3) to 15.6 ug/m3 at the monitoring locations with

the mean value of 12.2 ug/m3 against the NAAQ limit value of 100 ug/m3.

Ammonia (NH3) concentrations were monitored <5 mg/m3 at all the monitoring locations against the

NAAQ limit value of 400 ug/m3.


CO concentrations were monitored <114.5 ug/m3 at all the monitoring locations during the study period

against the NAAQ limit value of 2,000 ug/m3.

Particulate Lead (Pb) concentrations were monitored <0.02 ug/m3 at all the monitoring locations against

the NAAQ limit value of 1.0 ug/m3.

Arsenic (As) concentrations were monitored <2.0 ng/m3 at all the monitoring locations against the NAAQ

limit value of 6 ng/m3 (annual mean).

Nickel (Ni) concentrations were monitored <2.0 ng/m3 at all the monitoring locations against the NAAQ

limit value of 20 ng/m3(annual mean).

Benzene (C6H6) concentrations were monitored <1.0 ug/m3 at all the monitoring locations against the

NAAQ limit value of 5000 ng/m3 (annual mean).

Benzo(a) Pyrene (BaP) concentrations were monitored <1.0 ng/m3 at all the monitoring locations against

the NAAQ limit value of 1.0 ng/m3 (annual mean)..

While comparing with the National Ambient Air Quality (NAAQ) Standards revised as per GSR 826(E)

dated 16.11.2009, all monitored values were found to be well within the respective limit values for 24-hourly

periods for Industrial, Residential, Rural and other Areas.

Secondary Data : CPCB’s Central Control Room for Air Quality Management Data on Air Pollution

Levels being Monitored at PWD Grounds, Vijayawada & Secretariat, Amaravati by APPCB were verified

for the Monitroing Period and pollutant levels were found to be in the range only.

Exceedence Factor (EF) : (Monitored Avg. Value of criteria Pollutant/NAAQ Norm of the Pollutant) :

Critical Pollution if EF is .1.5; High Pollution if EF is between 1.0-<1.5, Moderate Pollution if EF is

between 0.5-<1.0 and Low Pollution if EF is <0.5. Study Area is falling under Low Pollution as monitored

Pollutant Levels EF were <0.5 :

Pollutant Mean Concentration NAAQ Norm Exceedence Factor (EF) Pollution Category

PM2.5, ug/m3 20.9 60 0.35 Low

PM10, ug/m3 40.1 100 0.40 Low

SO2, ug/m3 12.0 80 0.15 Low

NO2, ug/m3 13.9 80 0.17 Low

Air Quality Index (AQI) : The monitored Pollutant Levels were found to be in Good Air Quality Index in

the Project vicinity as detailed below:

Pollutant Range Mean Concentration Good Index Range AQI

PM2.5, ug/m3 10.6-41.7 20.9 0-30 Good

(0-50)

Minimal Impact

PM10, ug/m3 20.7-65.8 40.1 0-50

NO2, ug/m3 7.8-21.4 13.9 0-40

SO2, ug/m3 7.1-19.2 12.0 0-40


Table : 3.5 Ambient Air Quality Data Period : Dec. 2019-Feb. 2020 Sample Size : 24-hourly

Location : A1-JPM SB Mine

Monitoring Particulates, ug/m3 Gaseous Pollutants, ug/m3

Date Period, hrs. PM2.5 PM10 SO2 NOx O3

(1-hly. Avg. 8-hly)

NH3 CO

(8-hly Avg.)

03-04.12.19 06:00-06:00 18.7 37.9 11.2 11.7 10.8 <5 <114.5

04-05.12.19 06:00-06:00 17.1 35.4 10.4 12.1 11.6 <5 <114.5

11-12.12.19 06:00-06:00 20.4 40.1 12.8 13.9 10.4 <5 <114.5

12-13.12.19 06:00-06:00 20.5 41.5 11.6 12.4 10.1 <5 <114.5

19-20.12.19 06:00-06:00 29.7 51.2 10.9 13.1 11.7 <5 <114.5

20-21.12.19 06:00-06:00 17.8 35.7 11.7 13.6 11.6 <5 <114.5

27-28.12.19 06:00-06:00 20.4 41.2 10.4 11.8 10.3 <5 <114.5

28-29.12.19 06:00-06:00 18.5 38.2 12.1 12.9 10.7 <5 <114.5

04-05.01.20 06:00-06:00 20.1 41.3 10.9 11.8 10.5 <5 <114.5

05-06.01.20 06:00-06:00 25.7 48.6 10.5 12.1 10.3 <5 <114.5

12-13.01.20 06:00-06:00 24.7 47.0 11.3 13.4 11.4 <5 <114.5

13-14.01.20 06:00-06:00 22.2 45.3 12.4 13.7 12.8 <5 <114.5

20-21.01.20 06:00-06:00 24.1 48.2 12.7 14.1 10.7 <5 <114.5

21-22.01.20 06:00-06:00 20.9 42.8 10.6 12.6 10.4 <5 <114.5

28-29.01.20 06:00-06:00 22.6 44.7 11.9 13.5 10.2 <5 <114.5

29-30.01.20 06:00-06:00 20.7 42.2 12.1 14.1 11.9 <5 <114.5

03-04.02.20 06:00-06:00 19.8 40.5 10.8 12.6 10.1 <5 <114.5

04-05.02.20 06:00-06:00 22.3 45.1 11.6 13.4 10.6 <5 <114.5

11-12.02.20 06:00-06:00 24.1 48.9 10.4 12.1 10.4 <5 <114.5

12-13.02.20 06:00-06:00 20.6 43.2 10.8 11.9 10.7 <5 <114.5

19-20.02.20 06:00-06:00 23.7 48.8 11.3 12.5 11.6 <5 <114.5

20-21.02.20 06:00-06:00 24.1 50.2 11.7 12.8 11.1 <5 <114.5

27-28.02.20 06:00-06:00 25.2 53.6 10.3 11.8 10.2 <5 <114.5

28-29.02.20 06:00-06:00 23.9 48.2 10.1 11.5 10.7 <5 <114.5

Range (Minimum-Maximum) 17.1-29.7 35.4-53.6 10.1-12.8 11.5-14.1 10.1-12.8 <5 <114.5

Mean Value 22.0 44.2 11.3 12.7 10.9 <5 <114.5

NAAQ Norms* 60

(24 hrs.) 100

(24 hrs.) 80

(24 hrs.) 80

(24 hrs.) 100

(8 hrs.) 400

(24 hrs.) 2,000

(8 hrs.)

Legend : PM2.5-Particulate Matter size less than 2.5 um; PM10-Respirable Particulate Matter size less than 10 um; SO2-Sulphur dioxide; NOx-Oxides of Nitrogen; NH3-Ammonia; O3-Ozone; CO-Carbon monoxide. * : NAAQ Norms-National Ambient Air Quality Norms-Revised as per GSR 826(E) dated 16.11.2009 for Industrial, Residential, Rural and other Areas.

…Contd.


Table : 3.5 (Contn.) Ambient Air Quality Data Period : Dec. 2019-Feb. 2020 Sample Size : 24-hourly

Location : A1-JPM SB Mine

Monitoring Other Pollutants (Particulate Phase)

Date Period, hrs. Pb, ug/m3 As, ng/m3 Ni, ng/m3 C6H6, ug/m3 BaP, ng/m3

03-04.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

04-05.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

11-12.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

12-13.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

19-20.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

20-21.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

27-28.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

28-29.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

04-05.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

05-06.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

12-13.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

13-14.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

20-21.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

21-22.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

28-29.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

29-30.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

03-04.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

04-05.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

11-12.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

12-13.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

19-20.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

20-21.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

27-28.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

28-29.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

NAAQ Norms* 1.0

(24 hrs.) 6.0

(annual) 20

(annual) 5.0

(annual) 1.0

(annual)

Legend : Pb-Particulate Lead; As-Particulate Arsenic; Ni-Particulate Nickel; C6H6-Benzene & BaP- Benzo (a) pyrene in particulate phase. * : NAAQ Norms-National Ambient Air Quality Norms-Revised as per GSR 826(E) dated 16.11.2009 for Industrial, Residential, Rural and other Areas.



Location : A2-Kautavari Agraharam



(1-hly. Avg. 8-hly)

NH3 CO

(8-hly Avg.)

03-04.12.19 06:00-06:00 18.5 37.9 12.8 14.7 10.4 <5 <114.5

04-05.12.19 06:00-06:00 17.3 35.5 14.1 14.8 11.3 <5 <114.5

11-12.12.19 06:00-06:00 16.8 34.3 10.6 13.2 10.7 <5 <114.5

12-13.12.19 06:00-06:00 18.2 37.5 11.7 12.7 10.1 <5 <114.5

19-20.12.19 06:00-06:00 17.4 36.1 12.3 14.4 11.8 <5 <114.5

20-21.12.19 06:00-06:00 15.9 33.7 12.8 15.3 12.1 <5 <114.5

27-28.12.19 06:00-06:00 16.7 34.3 12.4 14.7 12.0 <5 <114.5

28-29.12.19 06:00-06:00 15.5 33.0 13.6 15.6 12.6 <5 <114.5

04-05.01.20 06:00-06:00 16.1 33.5 14.3 16.9 13.4 <5 <114.5

05-06.01.20 06:00-06:00 18.2 37.2 13.7 15.1 12.8 <5 <114.5

12-13.01.20 06:00-06:00 17.3 35.3 14.5 16.2 14.1 <5 <114.5

13-14.01.20 06:00-06:00 16.4 34.2 12.8 15.3 12.7 <5 <114.5

20-21.01.20 06:00-06:00 18.1 38.6 13.6 15.8 13.3 <5 <114.5

21-22.01.20 06:00-06:00 17.5 35.9 14.1 16.7 14.2 <5 <114.5

28-29.01.20 06:00-06:00 18.5 38.1 14.5 15.9 14.0 <5 <114.5

29-30.01.20 06:00-06:00 19.6 40.2 14.7 16.5 14.7 <5 <114.5

03-04.02.20 06:00-06:00 17.8 35.2 13.2 15.1 13.6 <5 <114.5

04-05.02.20 06:00-06:00 19.3 40.6 14.1 16.6 14.1 <5 <114.5

11-12.02.20 06:00-06:00 18.4 38.7 13.8 15.5 13.8 <5 <114.5

12-13.02.20 06:00-06:00 19.7 40.6 13.5 15.0 12.9 <5 <114.5

19-20.02.20 06:00-06:00 18.5 37.7 14.4 16.9 13.6 <5 <114.5

20-21.02.20 06:00-06:00 20.1 41.3 15.2 18.2 14.4 <5 <114.5

27-28.02.20 06:00-06:00 18.7 39.6 14.7 16.5 13.8 <5 <114.5

28-29.02.20 06:00-06:00 19.3 40.4 14.1 15.9 12.6 <5 <114.5


Mean Value 17.9 37.1 13.6 15.6 12.9 <5 <114.5

NAAQ Norms* 60

(24 hrs.) 100

(24 hrs.) 80

(24 hrs.) 80

(24 hrs.) 100

(8 hrs.) 400

(24 hrs.) 2,000

(8 hrs.)


…Contd.



Location : A2-Kautalya Agraharam



03-04.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

04-05.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

11-12.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

12-13.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

19-20.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

20-21.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

27-28.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

28-29.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

04-05.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

05-06.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

12-13.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

13-14.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

20-21.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

21-22.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

28-29.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

29-30.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

03-04.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

04-05.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

11-12.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

12-13.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

19-20.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

20-21.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

27-28.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

28-29.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

NAAQ Norms* 1.0

(24 hrs.) 6.0

(annual) 20

(annual) 5.0

(annual) 1.0

(annual)




Location : A3-Jayanthipuram



(1-hly. Avg. 8-hly)

NH3 CO

(8-hly Avg.)

03-04.12.19 06:00-06:00 17.7 32.8 10.4 11.1 10.0 <5 <114.5

04-05.12.19 06:00-06:00 19.3 37.1 10.9 11.6 10.2 <5 <114.5

11-12.12.19 06:00-06:00 18.4 35.9 11.2 12.4 10.7 <5 <114.5

12-13.12.19 06:00-06:00 17.5 33.2 10.7 11.8 10.3 <5 <114.5

19-20.12.19 06:00-06:00 18.6 35.1 11.3 12.6 10.4 <5 <114.5

20-21.12.19 06:00-06:00 18.1 34.7 10.6 12.0 10.2 <5 <114.5

27-28.12.19 06:00-06:00 17.6 33.5 10.5 11.6 10.0 <5 <114.5

28-29.12.19 06:00-06:00 17.3 32.8 10.3 11.1 10.0 <5 <114.5

04-05.01.20 06:00-06:00 18.5 34.1 11.2 12.4 10.6 <5 <114.5

05-06.01.20 06:00-06:00 19.3 36.9 10.7 11.7 10.3 <5 <114.5

12-13.01.20 06:00-06:00 17.4 34.0 10.6 11.3 10.0 <5 <114.5

13-14.01.20 06:00-06:00 18.2 34.7 11.2 12.5 10.5 <5 <114.5

20-21.01.20 06:00-06:00 18.5 35.2 10.5 11.8 10.0 <5 <114.5

21-22.01.20 06:00-06:00 19.7 37.1 10.3 11.2 10.0 <5 <114.5

28-29.01.20 06:00-06:00 20.4 38.6 10.2 10.9 10.0 <5 <114.5

29-30.01.20 06:00-06:00 18.3 35.2 10.7 11.7 10.4 <5 <114.5

03-04.02.20 06:00-06:00 21.2 38.4 11.4 12.1 10.7 <5 <114.5

04-05.02.20 06:00-06:00 18.5 35.7 10.6 11.8 10.1 <5 <114.5

11-12.02.20 06:00-06:00 19.3 36.9 11.8 13.2 11.2 <5 <114.5

12-13.02.20 06:00-06:00 17.8 33.5 10.9 12.0 10.6 <5 <114.5

19-20.02.20 06:00-06:00 20.5 38.9 12.1 14.1 11.1 <5 <114.5

20-21.02.20 06:00-06:00 19.3 37.5 10.6 12.2 10.7 <5 <114.5

27-28.02.20 06:00-06:00 18.2 34.2 11.3 12.9 10.9 <5 <114.5

28-29.02.20 06:00-06:00 18.9 35.1 10.7 12.1 10.3 <5 <114.5


Mean Value 18.7 35.5 10.9 12.0 10.4 <5 <114.5

NAAQ Norms* 60

(24 hrs.) 100

(24 hrs.) 80

(24 hrs.) 80

(24 hrs.) 100

(8 hrs.) 400

(24 hrs.) 2,000

(8 hrs.)


…Contd.



Location : A3-Jayanthipuram



03-04.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

04-05.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

11-12.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

12-13.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

19-20.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

20-21.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

27-28.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

28-29.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

04-05.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

05-06.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

12-13.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

13-14.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

20-21.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

21-22.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

28-29.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

29-30.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

03-04.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

04-05.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

11-12.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

12-13.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

19-20.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

20-21.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

27-28.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

28-29.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

NAAQ Norms* 1.0

(24 hrs.) 6.0

(annual) 20

(annual) 5.0

(annual) 1.0

(annual)




Location : A4-NB-JPM Cement Plant



(1-hly. Avg. 8-hly)

NH3 CO

(8-hly Avg.)

03-04.12.19 06:00-06:00 33.2 57.9 12.6 15.3 12.3 <5 <114.5

04-05.12.19 06:00-06:00 31.7 55.5 13.7 16.2 13.6 <5 <114.5

11-12.12.19 06:00-06:00 30.1 59.3 14.8 17.4 12.8 <5 <114.5

12-13.12.19 06:00-06:00 27.9 54.2 13.7 16.8 12.1 <5 <114.5

19-20.12.19 06:00-06:00 30.4 57.8 13.5 15.5 13.5 <5 <114.5

20-21.12.19 06:00-06:00 33.6 60.2 12.8 14.5 11.5 <5 <114.5

27-28.12.19 06:00-06:00 30.6 58.7 13.4 15.3 12.4 <5 <114.5

28-29.12.19 06:00-06:00 29.7 56.2 12.9 14.8 11.7 <5 <114.5

04-05.01.20 06:00-06:00 32.8 54.3 13.7 16.0 14.3 <5 <114.5

05-06.01.20 06:00-06:00 32.1 58.7 14.2 16.2 13.8 <5 <114.5

12-13.01.20 06:00-06:00 31.6 57.3 14.6 16.8 14.4 <5 <114.5

13-14.01.20 06:00-06:00 30.4 56.5 13.5 15.9 13.2 <5 <114.5

20-21.01.20 06:00-06:00 31.8 58.2 15.1 17.7 14.8 <5 <114.5

21-22.01.20 06:00-06:00 32.5 56.4 14.7 17.2 13.6 <5 <114.5

28-29.01.20 06:00-06:00 34.6 58.7 15.6 18.6 14.8 <5 <114.5

29-30.01.20 06:00-06:00 40.1 65.8 13.9 15.4 11.9 <5 <114.5

03-04.02.20 06:00-06:00 37.5 62.3 14.5 17.7 12.7 <5 <114.5

04-05.02.20 06:00-06:00 35.9 58.7 15.2 18.2 14.0 <5 <114.5

11-12.02.20 06:00-06:00 38.2 60.4 14.3 17.0 12.9 <5 <114.5

12-13.02.20 06:00-06:00 41.2 61.2 15.3 19.2 13.6 <5 <114.5

19-20.02.20 06:00-06:00 40.4 58.9 14.8 17.8 12.7 <5 <114.5

20-21.02.20 06:00-06:00 37.9 55.7 15.6 18.4 13.5 <5 <114.5

27-28.02.20 06:00-06:00 38.5 56.3 16.2 19.8 14.1 <5 <114.5

28-29.02.20 06:00-06:00 41.7 64.2 14.7 17.5 13.6 <5 <114.5


Mean Value 34.4 58.5 14.3 16.9 13.2 <5 <114.5

NAAQ Norms* 60

(24 hrs.) 100

(24 hrs.) 80

(24 hrs.) 80

(24 hrs.) 100

(8 hrs.) 400

(24 hrs.) 2,000

(8 hrs.)


…Contd.



Location : A4-NB & JPM Cement Plant



03-04.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

04-05.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

11-12.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

12-13.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

19-20.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

20-21.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

27-28.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

28-29.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

04-05.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

05-06.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

12-13.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

13-14.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

20-21.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

21-22.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

28-29.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

29-30.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

03-04.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

04-05.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

11-12.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

12-13.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

19-20.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

20-21.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

27-28.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

28-29.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

NAAQ Norms* 1.0

(24 hrs.) 6.0

(annual) 20

(annual) 5.0

(annual) 1.0

(annual)




Location : A5-Chillakallu



(1-hly. Avg. 8-hly)

NH3 CO

(8-hly Avg.)

03-04.12.19 06:00-06:00 21.3 37.5 13.6 15.1 12.7 <5 <114.5

04-05.12.19 06:00-06:00 22.7 39.4 14.7 15.5 12.1 <5 <114.5

11-12.12.19 06:00-06:00 24.3 41.5 15.2 17.2 13.6 <5 <114.5

12-13.12.19 06:00-06:00 20.6 38.7 13.8 14.7 10.7 <5 <114.5

19-20.12.19 06:00-06:00 22.8 39.5 15.4 16.3 12.9 <5 <114.5

20-21.12.19 06:00-06:00 20.4 40.1 13.6 14.5 10.5 <5 <114.5

27-28.12.19 06:00-06:00 19.7 37.8 14.7 16.2 13.3 <5 <114.5

28-29.12.19 06:00-06:00 20.1 40.6 15.5 17.2 13.8 <5 <114.5

04-05.01.20 06:00-06:00 23.4 42.1 13.8 15.4 12.7 <5 <114.5

05-06.01.20 06:00-06:00 21.2 40.9 15.9 18.2 14.3 <5 <114.5

12-13.01.20 06:00-06:00 19.5 37.9 16.2 18.6 14.5 <5 <114.5

13-14.01.20 06:00-06:00 20.4 39.5 16.7 19.3 14.7 <5 <114.5

20-21.01.20 06:00-06:00 23.6 41.4 15.5 17.5 12.8 <5 <114.5

21-22.01.20 06:00-06:00 22.8 40.7 17.4 19.8 14.3 <5 <114.5

28-29.01.20 06:00-06:00 21.5 40.2 18.2 20.4 15.2 <5 <114.5

29-30.01.20 06:00-06:00 20.7 40.7 17.1 18.9 13.6 <5 <114.5

03-04.02.20 06:00-06:00 22.4 41.3 18.6 20.1 14.7 <5 <114.5

04-05.02.20 06:00-06:00 23.6 42.8 15.7 17.7 12.6 <5 <114.5

11-12.02.20 06:00-06:00 21.7 40.5 17.3 19.0 14.3 <5 <114.5

12-13.02.20 06:00-06:00 22.2 41.6 19.2 21.4 15.6 <5 <114.5

19-20.02.20 06:00-06:00 24.0 43.2 18.4 20.6 15.1 <5 <114.5

20-21.02.20 06:00-06:00 21.8 41.8 17.6 19.3 14.1 <5 <114.5

27-28.02.20 06:00-06:00 23.6 44.0 17.8 19.7 14.7 <5 <114.5

28-29.02.20 06:00-06:00 22.7 42.9 16.9 18.5 13.6 <5 <114.5


Mean Value 22.0 40.7 16.2 18.0 13.6 <5 <114.5

NAAQ Norms* 60

(24 hrs.) 100

(24 hrs.) 80

(24 hrs.) 80

(24 hrs.) 100

(8 hrs.) 400

(24 hrs.) 2,000

(8 hrs.)


…Contd.



Location : A5-Chillakallu



03-04.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

04-05.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

11-12.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

12-13.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

19-20.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

20-21.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

27-28.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

28-29.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

04-05.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

05-06.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

12-13.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

13-14.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

20-21.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

21-22.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

28-29.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

29-30.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

03-04.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

04-05.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

11-12.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

12-13.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

19-20.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

20-21.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

27-28.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

28-29.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

NAAQ Norms* 1.0

(24 hrs.) 6.0

(annual) 20

(annual) 5.0

(annual) 1.0

(annual)




Location : A6-Gauravaram



(1-hly. Avg. 8-hly)

NH3 CO

(8-hly Avg.)

03-04.12.19 06:00-06:00 18.5 34.7 14.2 15.8 12.6 <5 <114.5

04-05.12.19 06:00-06:00 20.7 38.2 15.6 16.3 14.1 <5 <114.5

11-12.12.19 06:00-06:00 17.6 32.9 13.8 15.1 11.9 <5 <114.5

12-13.12.19 06:00-06:00 19.4 36.5 14.7 16.8 13.5 <5 <114.5

19-20.12.19 06:00-06:00 21.2 40.4 15.5 17.2 13.8 <5 <114.5

20-21.12.19 06:00-06:00 20.7 38.7 16.8 18.6 14.2 <5 <114.5

27-28.12.19 06:00-06:00 18.6 35.9 14.9 17.0 12.8 <5 <114.5

28-29.12.19 06:00-06:00 20.7 39.2 16.2 18.4 13.5 <5 <114.5

04-05.01.20 06:00-06:00 22.2 40.6 15.2 17.9 12.7 <5 <114.5

05-06.01.20 06:00-06:00 21.4 39.3 16.7 18.5 14.1 <5 <114.5

12-13.01.20 06:00-06:00 20.7 39.8 14.8 15.9 10.6 <5 <114.5

13-14.01.20 06:00-06:00 22.3 40.8 15.3 17.1 11.9 <5 <114.5

20-21.01.20 06:00-06:00 21.6 39.5 14.7 15.6 10.7 <5 <114.5

21-22.01.20 06:00-06:00 19.8 37.7 13.8 14.8 10.4 <5 <114.5

28-29.01.20 06:00-06:00 20.7 39.1 15.2 17.6 12.1 <5 <114.5

29-30.01.20 06:00-06:00 22.6 41.2 15.5 18.1 12.9 <5 <114.5

03-04.02.20 06:00-06:00 21.7 40.4 16.1 19.6 14.1 <5 <114.5

04-05.02.20 06:00-06:00 20.5 39.3 16.7 18.7 12.6 <5 <114.5

11-12.02.20 06:00-06:00 19.7 38.2 15.9 18.1 12.3 <5 <114.5

12-13.02.20 06:00-06:00 18.7 37.6 14.5 16.3 11.5 <5 <114.5

19-20.02.20 06:00-06:00 20.4 39.1 15.4 18.0 12.9 <5 <114.5

20-21.02.20 06:00-06:00 19.5 38.4 15.7 17.4 12.1 <5 <114.5

27-28.02.20 06:00-06:00 21.3 40.3 16.3 19.2 13.6 <5 <114.5

28-29.02.20 06:00-06:00 18.6 39.7 15.5 18.9 12.7 <5 <114.5


Mean Value 20.4 38.6 15.4 17.4 12.7 <5 <114.5

NAAQ Norms* 60

(24 hrs.) 100

(24 hrs.) 80

(24 hrs.) 80

(24 hrs.) 100

(8 hrs.) 400

(24 hrs.) 2,000

(8 hrs.)


…Contd.



Location : A6-Gauravaram



03-04.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

04-05.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

11-12.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

12-13.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

19-20.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

20-21.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

27-28.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

28-29.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

04-05.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

05-06.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

12-13.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

13-14.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

20-21.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

21-22.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

28-29.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

29-30.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

03-04.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

04-05.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

11-12.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

12-13.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

19-20.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

20-21.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

27-28.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

28-29.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

NAAQ Norms* 1.0

(24 hrs.) 6.0

(annual) 20

(annual) 5.0

(annual) 1.0

(annual)




Location : A7-Raviral RF Mine



(1-hly. Avg. 8-hly)

NH3 CO

(8-hly Avg.)

03-04.12.19 06:00-06:00 17.9 36.2 7.7 8.3 <10 <5 <114.5

04-05.12.19 06:00-06:00 18.2 36.9 8.1 9.2 <10 <5 <114.5

11-12.12.19 06:00-06:00 20.4 39.3 7.2 7.8 <10 <5 <114.5

12-13.12.19 06:00-06:00 19.3 38.7 7.5 8.4 <10 <5 <114.5

19-20.12.19 06:00-06:00 20.7 40.6 8.0 9.3 <10 <5 <114.5

20-21.12.19 06:00-06:00 18.6 37.0 7.4 8.3 <10 <5 <114.5

27-28.12.19 06:00-06:00 18.2 36.5 7.3 8.7 10.2 <5 <114.5

28-29.12.19 06:00-06:00 19.5 39.7 7.7 9.0 10.6 <5 <114.5

04-05.01.20 06:00-06:00 17.9 36.8 8.2 10.2 10.0 <5 <114.5

05-06.01.20 06:00-06:00 16.4 34.2 7.9 9.4 <10 <5 <114.5

12-13.01.20 06:00-06:00 20.1 41.3 7.5 9.1 <10 <5 <114.5

13-14.01.20 06:00-06:00 18.2 37.7 7.3 8.7 <10 <5 <114.5

20-21.01.20 06:00-06:00 17.3 35.6 8.2 9.5 10.7 <5 <114.5

21-22.01.20 06:00-06:00 19.5 40.1 8.7 10.1 10.3 <5 <114.5

28-29.01.20 06:00-06:00 18.2 39.3 9.2 10.7 <10 <5 <114.5

29-30.01.20 06:00-06:00 20.4 41.2 7.8 9.3 <10 <5 <114.5

03-04.02.20 06:00-06:00 19.7 38.4 8.4 10.5 <10 <5 <114.5

04-05.02.20 06:00-06:00 21.3 43.0 8.1 10.3 <10 <5 <114.5

11-12.02.20 06:00-06:00 20.4 41.2 7.6 9.5 <10 <5 <114.5

12-13.02.20 06:00-06:00 21.3 43.0 7.8 10.1 <10 <5 <114.5

19-20.02.20 06:00-06:00 20.6 41.0 9.1 12.4 <10 <5 <114.5

20-21.02.20 06:00-06:00 19.8 40.3 8.2 10.7 11.2 <5 <114.5

27-28.02.20 06:00-06:00 22.3 45.6 7.8 8.9 10.4 <5 <114.5

28-29.02.20 06:00-06:00 20.7 43.0 8.5 10.3 10.1 <5 <114.5

Range (Minimum-Maximum) 16.4-22.3 34.2-45.6 7.2-9.2 7.8-12.4 <10.0-11.2 <5 <114.5

Mean Value 19.5 39.4 8.0 9.5 10.4 <5 <114.5

NAAQ Norms* 60

(24 hrs.) 100

(24 hrs.) 80

(24 hrs.) 80

(24 hrs.) 100

(8 hrs.) 400

(24 hrs.) 2,000

(8 hrs.)


…Contd.



Location : A7-Raviral RF Mine



03-04.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

04-05.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

11-12.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

12-13.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

19-20.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

20-21.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

27-28.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

28-29.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

04-05.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

05-06.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

12-13.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

13-14.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

20-21.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

21-22.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

28-29.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

29-30.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

03-04.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

04-05.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

11-12.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

12-13.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

19-20.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

20-21.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

27-28.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

28-29.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

NAAQ Norms* 1.0

(24 hrs.) 6.0

(annual) 20

(annual) 5.0

(annual) 1.0

(annual)




Location : A8-Vedadri



(1-hly. Avg. 8-hly)

NH3 CO

(8-hly Avg.)

03-04.12.19 06:00-06:00 19.1 38.5 8.2 10.5 <10 <5 <114.5

04-05.12.19 06:00-06:00 20.7 42.2 10.9 12.7 <10 <5 <114.5

11-12.12.19 06:00-06:00 22.3 43.5 9.1 12.1 <10 <5 <114.5

12-13.12.19 06:00-06:00 18.6 37.8 8.4 10.9 <10 <5 <114.5

19-20.12.19 06:00-06:00 17.9 36.6 11.6 13.4 <10 <5 <114.5

20-21.12.19 06:00-06:00 22.4 43.2 10.5 12.8 <10 <5 <114.5

27-28.12.19 06:00-06:00 20.3 40.7 10.2 12.3 <10 <5 <114.5

28-29.12.19 06:00-06:00 18.6 35.7 9.1 11.5 <10 <5 <114.5

04-05.01.20 06:00-06:00 19.1 40.2 8.7 11.1 <10 <5 <114.5

05-06.01.20 06:00-06:00 17.6 36.9 9.3 11.8 <10 <5 <114.5

12-13.01.20 06:00-06:00 20.4 41.2 11.5 14.1 10.8 <5 <114.5

13-14.01.20 06:00-06:00 18.2 37.7 8.4 10.7 <10 <5 <114.5

20-21.01.20 06:00-06:00 19.3 38.5 10.8 12.6 <10 <5 <114.5

21-22.01.20 06:00-06:00 20.7 42.0 8.5 11.8 <10 <5 <114.5

28-29.01.20 06:00-06:00 22.7 44.9 9.3 11.3 <10 <5 <114.5

29-30.01.20 06:00-06:00 19.5 40.7 11.7 14.2 10.3 <5 <114.5

03-04.02.20 06:00-06:00 20.7 41.2 8.3 10.7 <10 <5 <114.5

04-05.02.20 06:00-06:00 22.6 43.6 9.5 11.5 <10 <5 <114.5

11-12.02.20 06:00-06:00 24.1 45.2 11.3 12.7 <10 <5 <114.5

12-13.02.20 06:00-06:00 22.3 43.8 8.9 10.4 <10 <5 <114.5

19-20.02.20 06:00-06:00 20.6 41.9 9.3 13.2 10.2 <5 <114.5

20-21.02.20 06:00-06:00 22.7 46.2 10.4 14.1 10.7 <5 <114.5

27-28.02.20 06:00-06:00 20.8 43.0 11.3 15.2 11.2 <5 <114.5

28-29.02.20 06:00-06:00 24.1 45.7 8.5 10.8 <10 <5 <114.5

Range (Minimum-Maximum) 17.6-24.1 35.7-46.2 8.2-11.7 10.4-15.2 <10.0-11.2 <5 <114.5

Mean Value 20.6 41.3 9.7 12.2 10.6 <5 <114.5

NAAQ Norms* 60

(24 hrs.) 100

(24 hrs.) 80

(24 hrs.) 80

(24 hrs.) 100

(8 hrs.) 400

(24 hrs.) 2,000

(8 hrs.)


…Contd.



Location : A8-Vedadri



03-04.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

04-05.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

11-12.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

12-13.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

19-20.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

20-21.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

27-28.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

28-29.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

04-05.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

05-06.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

12-13.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

13-14.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

20-21.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

21-22.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

28-29.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

29-30.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

03-04.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

04-05.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

11-12.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

12-13.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

19-20.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

20-21.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

27-28.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

28-29.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

NAAQ Norms* 1.0

(24 hrs.) 6.0

(annual) 20

(annual) 5.0

(annual) 1.0

(annual)




Location : A9-Ravirala



(1-hly. Avg. 8-hly)

NH3 CO

(8-hly Avg.)

03-04.12.19 06:00-06:00 14.2 26.9 7.2 8.0 <10 <5 <114.5

04-05.12.19 06:00-06:00 12.1 23.2 7.5 8.3 <10 <5 <114.5

11-12.12.19 06:00-06:00 13.7 24.7 7.1 8.1 <10 <5 <114.5

12-13.12.19 06:00-06:00 15.2 28.5 7.7 8.9 <10 <5 <114.5

19-20.12.19 06:00-06:00 14.6 27.9 8.2 9.7 <10 <5 <114.5

20-21.12.19 06:00-06:00 13.0 25.5 7.5 8.4 <10 <5 <114.5

27-28.12.19 06:00-06:00 12.8 22.7 7.3 8.1 <10 <5 <114.5

28-29.12.19 06:00-06:00 14.1 26.9 8.4 9.7 <10 <5 <114.5

04-05.01.20 06:00-06:00 15.7 27.7 7.3 8.5 <10 <5 <114.5

05-06.01.20 06:00-06:00 12.9 23.1 7.1 8.3 <10 <5 <114.5

12-13.01.20 06:00-06:00 14.0 23.8 7.8 9.0 <10 <5 <114.5

13-14.01.20 06:00-06:00 11.8 21.2 7.2 9.3 <10 <5 <114.5

20-21.01.20 06:00-06:00 10.6 20.7 7.6 9.8 <10 <5 <114.5

21-22.01.20 06:00-06:00 12.7 23.5 8.3 10.4 <10 <5 <114.5

28-29.01.20 06:00-06:00 15.2 27.8 8.7 10.7 <10 <5 <114.5

29-30.01.20 06:00-06:00 12.9 25.4 7.9 9.2 <10 <5 <114.5

03-04.02.20 06:00-06:00 14.1 26.9 7.4 8.7 <10 <5 <114.5

04-05.02.20 06:00-06:00 13.6 24.8 8.1 9.3 <10 <5 <114.5

11-12.02.20 06:00-06:00 15.7 27.7 7.7 8.5 <10 <5 <114.5

12-13.02.20 06:00-06:00 13.2 24.8 8.3 9.4 <10 <5 <114.5

19-20.02.20 06:00-06:00 12.8 22.9 7.2 8.5 <10 <5 <114.5

20-21.02.20 06:00-06:00 14.6 23.7 7.9 9.7 <10 <5 <114.5

27-28.02.20 06:00-06:00 13.3 26.2 8.3 10.1 <10 <5 <114.5

28-29.02.20 06:00-06:00 14.7 28.7 7.7 8.9 <10 <5 <114.5

Range (Minimum-Maximum) 10.6-15.7 20.7-28.7 7.1-8.7 8.0-10.7 <10 <5 <114.5

Mean Value 13.6 25.2 7.7 9.1 <10 <5 <114.5

NAAQ Norms* 60

(24 hrs.) 100

(24 hrs.) 80

(24 hrs.) 80

(24 hrs.) 100

(8 hrs.) 400

(24 hrs.) 2,000

(8 hrs.)


…Contd.



Location : A9-Ravirala



03-04.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

04-05.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

11-12.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

12-13.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

19-20.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

20-21.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

27-28.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

28-29.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

04-05.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

05-06.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

12-13.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

13-14.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

20-21.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

21-22.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

28-29.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

29-30.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

03-04.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

04-05.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

11-12.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

12-13.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

19-20.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

20-21.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

27-28.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

28-29.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

NAAQ Norms* 1.0

(24 hrs.) 6.0

(annual) 20

(annual) 5.0

(annual) 1.0

(annual)




Location : A10-Muktalaya



(1-hly. Avg. 8-hly)

NH3 CO

(8-hly Avg.)

03-04.12.19 06:00-06:00 21.7 40.1 10.7 13.5 10.2 <5 <114.5

04-05.12.19 06:00-06:00 22.3 45.2 12.6 14.1 10.7 <5 <114.5

11-12.12.19 06:00-06:00 19.7 39.3 15.4 17.7 12.5 <5 <114.5

12-13.12.19 06:00-06:00 18.6 35.7 13.7 15.9 11.6 <5 <114.5

19-20.12.19 06:00-06:00 20.4 41.9 14.1 17.2 12.2 <5 <114.5

20-21.12.19 06:00-06:00 22.6 44.6 16.8 18.5 13.6 <5 <114.5

27-28.12.19 06:00-06:00 24.1 49.8 15.1 17.7 12.7 <5 <114.5

28-29.12.19 06:00-06:00 23.7 48.0 14.2 17.5 12.4 <5 <114.5

04-05.01.20 06:00-06:00 25.6 52.2 17.2 19.6 14.0 <5 <114.5

05-06.01.20 06:00-06:00 20.7 43.6 14.4 18.1 13.6 <5 <114.5

12-13.01.20 06:00-06:00 21.9 44.4 12.8 14.7 12.1 <5 <114.5

13-14.01.20 06:00-06:00 20.5 42.6 13.7 15.2 10.7 <5 <114.5

20-21.01.20 06:00-06:00 19.7 40.4 14.5 17.3 12.6 <5 <114.5

21-22.01.20 06:00-06:00 21.4 43.7 16.6 18.6 12.9 <5 <114.5

28-29.01.20 06:00-06:00 23.8 48.2 15.7 17.3 12.1 <5 <114.5

29-30.01.20 06:00-06:00 25.2 51.4 14.3 17.5 12.7 <5 <114.5

03-04.02.20 06:00-06:00 24.0 49.3 15.8 18.2 13.4 <5 <114.5

04-05.02.20 06:00-06:00 26.3 53.7 14.0 17.7 12.3 <5 <114.5

11-12.02.20 06:00-06:00 24.7 50.2 15.1 19.2 14.0 <5 <114.5

12-13.02.20 06:00-06:00 25.5 53.7 15.5 19.7 14.4 <5 <114.5

19-20.02.20 06:00-06:00 28.4 55.1 13.8 17.5 12.3 <5 <114.5

20-21.02.20 06:00-06:00 27.0 54.0 14.4 17.9 12.7 <5 <114.5

27-28.02.20 06:00-06:00 26.7 53.1 15.3 18.5 13.1 <5 <114.5

28-29.02.20 06:00-06:00 25.9 52.2 18.1 20.7 14.8 <5 <114.5


Mean Value 23.4 47.2 14.7 17.5 12.7 <5 <114.5

NAAQ Norms* 60

(24 hrs.) 100

(24 hrs.) 80

(24 hrs.) 80

(24 hrs.) 100

(8 hrs.) 400

(24 hrs.) 2,000

(8 hrs.)


…Contd.



Location : A10-Muktalaya



03-04.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

04-05.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

11-12.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

12-13.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

19-20.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

20-21.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

27-28.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

28-29.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

04-05.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

05-06.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

12-13.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

13-14.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

20-21.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

21-22.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

28-29.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

29-30.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

03-04.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

04-05.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

11-12.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

12-13.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

19-20.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

20-21.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

27-28.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

28-29.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

NAAQ Norms* 1.0

(24 hrs.) 6.0

(annual) 20

(annual) 5.0

(annual) 1.0

(annual)




Location : A11-Budawada



(1-hly. Avg. 8-hly)

NH3 CO

(8-hly Avg.)

03-04.12.19 06:00-06:00 14.9 25.2 9.7 10.5 <10 <5 <114.5

04-05.12.19 06:00-06:00 18.2 34.7 10.4 11.3 <10 <5 <114.5

11-12.12.19 06:00-06:00 15.3 29.7 8.9 9.5 <10 <5 <114.5

12-13.12.19 06:00-06:00 16.7 31.2 7.8 8.6 <10 <5 <114.5

19-20.12.19 06:00-06:00 15.8 29.7 9.2 10.4 <10 <5 <114.5

20-21.12.19 06:00-06:00 14.9 28.7 8.5 9.7 <10 <5 <114.5

27-28.12.19 06:00-06:00 17.1 32.0 10.4 11.5 <10 <5 <114.5

28-29.12.19 06:00-06:00 15.6 29.4 7.9 9.1 <10 <5 <114.5

04-05.01.20 06:00-06:00 19.3 35.6 8.2 9.8 <10 <5 <114.5

05-06.01.20 06:00-06:00 14.4 27.4 7.7 8.5 <10 <5 <114.5

12-13.01.20 06:00-06:00 17.2 30.9 9.0 10.6 <10 <5 <114.5

13-14.01.20 06:00-06:00 15.5 28.6 7.5 8.9 <10 <5 <114.5

20-21.01.20 06:00-06:00 16.3 29.7 8.4 10.2 <10 <5 <114.5

21-22.01.20 06:00-06:00 17.1 31.5 9.1 10.9 <10 <5 <114.5

28-29.01.20 06:00-06:00 15.3 28.4 8.7 10.7 <10 <5 <114.5

29-30.01.20 06:00-06:00 14.8 26.6 7.9 9.2 <10 <5 <114.5

03-04.02.20 06:00-06:00 12.9 23.4 9.3 10.4 <10 <5 <114.5

04-05.02.20 06:00-06:00 14.1 24.7 8.4 9.7 <10 <5 <114.5

11-12.02.20 06:00-06:00 15.3 26.9 7.7 9.1 <10 <5 <114.5

12-13.02.20 06:00-06:00 14.8 27.2 7.5 8.9 <10 <5 <114.5

19-20.02.20 06:00-06:00 15.2 29.3 8.2 10.4 <10 <5 <114.5

20-21.02.20 06:00-06:00 13.6 22.9 8.7 11.2 <10 <5 <114.5

27-28.02.20 06:00-06:00 17.3 31.8 9.1 11.8 <10 <5 <114.5

28-29.02.20 06:00-06:00 14.1 24.9 8.4 10.9 <10 <5 <114.5

Range (Minimum-Maximum) 12.9-19.3 22.9-35.6 7.5-10.4 8.5-11.8 <10 <5 <114.5

Mean Value 15.7 28.8 8.6 10.1 <10 <5 <114.5

NAAQ Norms* 60

(24 hrs.) 100

(24 hrs.) 80

(24 hrs.) 80

(24 hrs.) 100

(8 hrs.) 400

(24 hrs.) 2,000

(8 hrs.)


…Contd.



Location : A11-Budawada



03-04.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

04-05.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

11-12.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

12-13.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

19-20.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

20-21.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

27-28.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

28-29.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

04-05.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

05-06.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

12-13.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

13-14.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

20-21.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

21-22.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

28-29.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

29-30.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

03-04.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

04-05.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

11-12.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

12-13.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

19-20.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

20-21.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

27-28.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

28-29.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

NAAQ Norms* 1.0

(24 hrs.) 6.0

(annual) 20

(annual) 5.0

(annual) 1.0

(annual)




Location : A12-Jaggayapeta



(1-hly. Avg. 8-hly)

NH3 CO

(8-hly Avg.)

03-04.12.19 06:00-06:00 20.7 38.9 12.1 14.3 11.3 <5 <114.5

04-05.12.19 06:00-06:00 22.2 41.8 13.8 15.2 11.8 <5 <114.5

11-12.12.19 06:00-06:00 19.8 37.9 14.1 16.3 12.1 <5 <114.5

12-13.12.19 06:00-06:00 23.7 43.4 12.6 14.7 10.6 <5 <114.5

19-20.12.19 06:00-06:00 24.1 43.8 13.4 15.9 11.4 <5 <114.5

20-21.12.19 06:00-06:00 22.5 41.5 11.8 14.0 10.2 <5 <114.5

27-28.12.19 06:00-06:00 27.3 48.6 12.6 14.4 10.6 <5 <114.5

28-29.12.19 06:00-06:00 25.6 47.3 13.7 15.3 11.2 <5 <114.5

04-05.01.20 06:00-06:00 26.1 48.2 13.3 15.1 10.7 <5 <114.5

05-06.01.20 06:00-06:00 24.0 43.5 12.9 14.8 10.4 <5 <114.5

12-13.01.20 06:00-06:00 23.7 44.8 14.1 17.2 12.1 <5 <114.5

13-14.01.20 06:00-06:00 22.5 41.9 12.7 16.0 11.6 <5 <114.5

20-21.01.20 06:00-06:00 21.8 42.2 13.6 15.7 11.3 <5 <114.5

21-22.01.20 06:00-06:00 19.7 40.1 15.2 18.2 14.1 <5 <114.5

28-29.01.20 06:00-06:00 21.2 41.7 14.4 18.1 13.5 <5 <114.5

29-30.01.20 06:00-06:00 23.7 45.5 13.7 16.2 12.7 <5 <114.5

03-04.02.20 06:00-06:00 24.5 43.7 15.2 18.7 14.0 <5 <114.5

04-05.02.20 06:00-06:00 26.3 51.5 14.4 17.4 11.8 <5 <114.5

11-12.02.20 06:00-06:00 25.7 48.9 13.6 17.2 12.1 <5 <114.5

12-13.02.20 06:00-06:00 23.8 47.1 15.1 18.5 12.6 <5 <114.5

19-20.02.20 06:00-06:00 22.6 45.6 14.4 18.1 11.7 <5 <114.5

20-21.02.20 06:00-06:00 24.1 47.7 15.2 18.6 12.4 <5 <114.5

27-28.02.20 06:00-06:00 20.9 43.2 13.8 17.2 11.3 <5 <114.5

28-29.02.20 06:00-06:00 22.3 46.7 14.4 18.4 14.4 <5 <114.5


Mean Value 23.3 44.4 13.8 16.5 11.9 <5 <114.5

NAAQ Norms* 60

(24 hrs.) 100

(24 hrs.) 80

(24 hrs.) 80

(24 hrs.) 100

(8 hrs.) 400

(24 hrs.) 2,000

(8 hrs.)


…Contd.



Location : A12-Jaggayapeta



03-04.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

04-05.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

11-12.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

12-13.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

19-20.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

20-21.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

27-28.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

28-29.12.19 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

04-05.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

05-06.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

12-13.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

13-14.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

20-21.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

21-22.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

28-29.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

29-30.01.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

03-04.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

04-05.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

11-12.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

12-13.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

19-20.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

20-21.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

27-28.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

28-29.02.20 06:00-06:00 <0.02 <2.0 <2.0 <1.0 <1.0

NAAQ Norms* 1.0

(24 hrs.) 6.0

(annual) 20

(annual) 5.0

(annual) 1.0

(annual)



Table : 3.17 Abstract of Ambient Air Quality Data

Sl. No.

Parameter

Pollutant Concentration, ug/m3

PM2.5 PM10 SO2 NOx PM2.5 PM10 SO2 NOx

A1-JPM SB Mine A2-K’ Agraharam

1 No. of Observations 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24

2 Minimum 17.1 35.4 10.1 11.5 15.5 33.0 10.6 12.7

3 10th Percentile Value 18.6 38.0 10.4 11.8 16.2 33.9 12.3 14.5











14 Maximum 29.7 53.6 12.8 14.1 20.1 41.3 15.2 18.2

15 Arithmetic Mean 22.0 44.2 11.3 12.7 17.9 37.1 13.6 15.6

16 Geometric Mean 21.8 43.9 11.2 12.7 17.9 37.0 13.5 15.5

17 Standard Deviation 2.9 5.0 0.8 0.8 1.3 2.6 1.1 1.2

18 NAAQ Norms* 60 100 80 80 60 100 80 80

19 % Values exceeding Norms* 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

A3-Jayanthipuram A4-NB-JPM Cement Plant


2 Minimum 17.3 32.8 10.2 10.9 27.9 54.2 12.6 14.5












14 Maximum 21.2 38.9 12.1 14.1 41.7 65.8 16.2 19.8

15 Arithmetic Mean 18.7 35.5 10.9 12.0 34.4 58.5 14.3 16.9

16 Geometric Mean 18.7 35.4 10.9 12.0 34.1 58.4 14.3 16.8


18 NAAQ Norms* 60 100 80 80 60 100 80 80


Legend PM2.5-Particulate Matter size less than 2.5 um; PM10-Respirable Particulate Matter size less than 10 um; SO2-Sulphur dioxide; NOx-Oxides of Nitrogen. O3 –Ozone (Not tabulated above); NH3-Ammonia; CO-Carbon monoxide; Pb-Particulate Lead; As-Particulate Arsenic; Ni-Particulate Nickel; C6H6-Benzene & BaP- Benzo (a) pyrene in particulate phase levels were monitored below their respective detectable limits. * : NAAQ Norms-National Ambient Air Quality Norms-Revised as per GSR 826(E) dated 16.11.2009 for Industrial, Residential, Rural and other Areas.


Table : 3.17 (Contn.) Abstract of Ambient Air Quality Data

Sl. No. Parameter



A5-Chillakallu A6-Gauravaram


2 Minimum 19.5 37.5 13.6 14.5 17.6 32.9 13.8 14.8












14 Maximum 24.3 44.0 19.2 21.4 22.6 41.2 16.8 19.6

15 Arithmetic Mean 22.0 40.7 16.2 18.0 20.4 38.6 15.4 17.4 16 Geometric Mean 21.9 40.7 16.1 17.9 20.3 38.6 15.4 17.3


18 NAAQ Norms* 60 100 80 80 60 100 80 80


A7-Ravirrala RF Mine A8-Vedadri


2 Minimum 16.4 34.2 7.2 7.8 17.6 35.7 8.2 10.4












14 Maximum 22.3 45.6 9.2 12.4 24.1 46.2 11.7 15.2

15 Arithmetic Mean 19.5 39.4 8.0 9.5 20.6 41.3 9.7 12.2

16 Geometric Mean 19.4 39.3 7.9 9.5 20.6 41.2 9.7 12.1


18 NAAQ Norms* 60 100 80 80 60 100 80 80


Legend PM2.5-Particulate Matter size less than 2.5 um; PM10-Respirable Particulate Matter size less than 10 um; SO2-Sulphur dioxide; NOx-Oxides of Nitrogen. O3 –Ozone (Not tabulated above); NH3-Ammonia; CO-Carbon monoxide; Pb-Particulate Lead; As-Particulate Arsenic; Ni-Particulate Nickel; C6H6-Benzene & BaP- Benzo (a) pyrene in particulate phase levels were monitored below their respective detectable limits. * : NAAQ Norms-National Ambient Air Quality Norms-Revised as per GSR 826(E) dated 16.11.2009 for Industrial, Residential, Rural and other Areas.


Table : 3.17 (Contn.) Abstract of Ambient Air Quality Data

Sl. No. Parameter



A9-Ravirala A10-Muktalaya


2 Minimum 10.6 20.7 7.1 8.0 18.6 35.7 10.7 13.5












14 Maximum 15.7 28.7 8.7 10.7 28.4 55.1 18.1 20.7

15 Arithmetic Mean 13.6 25.2 7.7 9.1 23.4 47.2 14.7 17.5 16 Geometric Mean 13.6 25.1 7.7 9.0 23.2 46.9 14.7 17.4


18 NAAQ Norms* 60 100 80 80 60 100 80 80


A11-Budawada A12-Jaggayyapeta


2 Minimum 12.9 22.9 7.5 8.5 19.7 37.9 11.8 14.0












14 Maximum 19.3 35.6 10.4 11.8 27.3 51.5 15.2 18.7

15 Arithmetic Mean 15.7 28.8 8.6 10.1 23.3 44.4 13.8 16.5

16 Geometric Mean 15.6 28.6 8.6 10.0 23.2 44.3 13.7 16.4


18 NAAQ Norms* 60 100 80 80 60 100 80 80


Legend PM2.5-Particulate Matter size less than 2.5 um; PM10-Respirable Particulate Matter size less than 10 um; SO2-Sulphur dioxide; NOx-Oxides of Nitrogen. O3-Ozone (Not tabulated above); NH3-Ammonia; CO-Carbon monoxide; Pb-Particulate Lead; As-Particulate Arsenic; Ni-Particulate Nickel; C6H6-Benzene & BaP- Benzo (a) pyrene in particulate phase levels were monitored below their respective detectable limits. * : NAAQ Norms-National Ambient Air Quality Norms-Revised as per GSR 826(E) dated 16.11.2009 for Industrial, Residential, Rural and other Areas.


Table : 3.18 Ambient Air Quality Status

Period : Dec. 2019-Feb. 2020 No. of Locations : 12 Samples : 24 hourly

Sl. No. Parameter


PM2.5 PM10 SO2 NOx

1 No. of Observations 288 288 288 288

2 Minimum 10.6 20.7 7.1 7.8

3 10th Percentile Value 15.1 27.8 7.8 9.2











14 Maximum 41.7 65.8 19.2 21.4

15 Arithmetic Mean 20.9 40.1 12.0 13.9

16 Geometric Mean 20.4 39.6 11.6 13.3

17 Standard Deviation 5.3 8.8 3.1 3.5

18 NAAQ Norms* 60 100 80 80

19 % Values exceeding NAAQ Norms 0 0 0 0

Legend PM2.5-Particulate Matter size less than 2.5 um; PM10-Respirable Particulate Matter size less than 10 um; SO2-Sulphur dioxide; NOx-Oxides of Nitrogen. O3-Ozone (Not tabulated above); NH3-Ammonia; CO-Carbon monoxide; Pb-Particulate Lead; As-Particulate Arsenic; Ni-Particulate Nickel; C6H6-Benzene & BaP- Benzo (a) pyrene in particulate phase levels were monitored below their respective detectable limits. * : NAAQ Norms-National Ambient Air Quality Norms-Revised as per GSR 826(E) dated 16.11.2009 for Industrial, Residential, Rural and other Areas. National Ambient Air Quality Standard : The levels of air quality with an adequate margin of safety, to protect the public health, vegetation and property. Whenever and wherever two consecutive values exceed the limit specified above for the respective category, it would be considered adequate reason to institute regular/continuous monitoring and further investigations: 1. 24-hly./8-hly. values should be met 98% of the time in a year; however, 2% of the time it may exceed but not on two consecutive days. 2. Annual arithmetic mean of minimum 104 measurements in a year taken twice a week 24-hourly at uniform interval.


3.5.1 RSPM Analysis With the samples of Respirable Suspended Particulate Matter (RSPM or PM10) monitored, the main focus

is on characterisation and apportionment of PM10 to have a better understanding and correlation between

the RSPM fraction at source and receptor.

Four circles (1” diameter) were punched out from the exposed filter papers and taken in the Teflon

Digestion bomb followed by the addition of 10 ml of acid mixture of HCL, HF, HNO3 and placed in oven at

180 oC for one hour. The samples were filtered (Whatman FP No. 42) and made up to 250 ml with double

distilled water. The digested samples were analysed for major (Fe, Ca, Mg, Na, K, Al) and minor (Cd, Cu,

Hg, Co, Ni, Cr, Zn, Pb, Mn) constituent elements. A blank filter paper was also digested for background

concentration of the elements. Na & K were analysed Flame photometrically, Ca & Mg titrimetrically, Al &

Fe Spectrophotometrically and others with AAS following the Standard Method of Chemical Analysis.

The results are tabulated in Table 3.19. There was no significant variation in the characteristics of RSPM

values in the upwind and downwind direction locations.

Table : 3.19 RSPM Analytical Data

Parameter Percentage in RSPM Content

Upwind Direction (Location A6) Downwind Direction (Location A2)

Loss on Ignition 16.4 18.2

Iron oxides (Fe2O3) 22.3 24.2

Calcium oxide (CaO) 28.5 30.8

Magnesium oxide (MgO) 2.9 3.1

Sodium oxide (Na2O) 0.38 0.40

Potassium oxide (K2O) 0.35 0.27

Aluminium oxide (Al2O3) 15.2 16.2

Titanium oxide (TiO2) 0.28 0.24

Heavy Metals Cocentration, ug/m3

Cr <0.01 <0.01

Ni <0.01 <0.01

Zn 0.21 0.24

Cu 0.03 0.02

Co <0.01 <0.01

Pb <0.01 <0.01

Hg <0.01 <0.01

Cd <0.01 <0.01

Free Respirable Silica in RSPM was also monitored using Personal Sampler and FTIR Method of Analysis.

The Silica Content was found to be 1.62% of RSPM that monitored in the Study Area.

Free Respirable Silica Content (FTIR Method) : 1.62%


3.5.2 Dustfall Rate Dustfall measurements were carried out as per IS:5182 Part (i) at QL Area covering 30 days in the Season

and the monitored values are presented in Table 3.20.

Table : 3.20 Dustfall Status Location : Mine Area Period : 01-30.01.2020 Method : IS:5182 (Part I) Factor : 13.25 mg deposit to mg/m2

Sl. No.

Parameter Quantity Measured

Dustfall Rate

g/m2/day MT/km2/month

i Retained Water 5.7 l -

ii Regained Water Nil -

1 pH 7.84 -

2 Total Undissolved Matter 402 mg 0.1776 5.3

3 Total Dissolved Matter 83 mg 0.0367 1.1

4 Total Solids 485 mg 0.2142 6.4

5 Ash 98 mg 0.0433 1.3

6 i.

Trace Metals : Lead (as Pb)

<0.01 ppm

-

-

ii. Mercury (as Hg) <0.01 ppm - -

iii. Cadmium (as Cd) <0.01 ppm - -

Dustfall Rate = 6.4 MT/km2/month

The Dustfall in the Mine vicinity was monitored to be 6.4 MT/km2/month which is well within the desired

limit of 10 MT/km2/month (Ref. : NEERI Manual). The trace metals Pb, Hg and Cd levels in the collected

dust were found to be below their detectable limits.

3.6 Noise Levels

The Study area represents Industrial, Commercial and Residential Areas to compare with the MoEF&CC

Ambient Noise Norms. Industrial & Mining activities and the traffic flow are main source of Noise in the

area. The abstract of monitored monthly noise data are presented in Table 3.21.

Ambient noise levels were ranging from 32.4 dB(A) to 95.2 dB(A) during day times and from 31.8 dB(A) to

95.1 dB(A) during night times on the monitoring days. Day Equivalent Noise (Leq-d) level was found to be

43.4 dB(A) and Night Equivalent Noise (Leq-n) level was 41.6 dB(A). While comparing with the MoEF&CC

Leq Norms for day and night times, the monitored ambient noise levels were well within the limit values for

their respective Category Area.


Table : 3. 21 Ambient Noise Level Data (Abstract)

Monitoring Date : 19-20.12.2019; 21-22.01.2020 & 19-20.02.2020

Sl. No.

Location Area

Noise Levels, dB(A)

Day Time (06:00-22:00 hrs.) Night Time (22:00-06:00 hrs.)

Lmin. Lmax. Leq Lmin. Lmax. Leq

1 A1-JBM SB Mine Industrial 32.7 90.4 42.8 32.2 86.4 41.2

2 A2-Kautavari Agraharam Residential 33.8 92.1 42.0 33.1 90.2 40.7

3 A3-Jayanthipuram Residential 33.4 85.7 41.2 32.7 83.6 40.1

4 A4-NB & JPM Cement Plant Industrial 33.9 92.1 46.5 33.1 90.4 44.7

5 A5-Chillakallu Commercial 34.2 94.7 45.9 33.6 91.2 42.8

6 A6-Gauravaram Residential 33.7 95.2 44.2 33.4 92.7 43.0

7 A7-Ravirala RF Mine Industrial 32.4 87.6 41.3 31.8 80.4 39.7

8 A8-Vedadri Residential 33.4 91.2 43.6 32.5 87.4 41.8

9 A9-Ravirala Residential 33.1 84.3 40.9 32.4 80.6 38.2

10 A10-Muktalaya Residential 34.4 94.3 44.2 33.6 95.1 42.8

11 A11-Budawada Residential 33.5 87.4 41.9 32.8 80.6 40.3

12 A12-Jaggayyapet Commercial 34.6 92.8 46.6 33.2 91.2 44.3

Study Area 32.4 95.2 43.4 31.8 95.1 41.6

MoEF&CC Norms* for Residential Areas - 55 - 45

MoEF&CC Norms for Commercial Areas - 65 - 55

MoEF&CC Norms for Industrial Areas - 75 - 70

* : MoEF&CC Norms-Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change Ambient Noise Norms (Leq).

Day time is reckoned in between 6 a.m and 10 p.m. and Night time is reckoned in between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.

Workzone Noise Levels (Table 3.22) in the Mining Area were monitored and the values were ranging from

35.7 dB(A) to 118.6 dB(A) during day times and from 33.2 dB(A) to 88.8 dB(A) during night times on the

monitoring day. Leq-d level was found to be 62.3 dB(A) and Leq-n level was 47.2 dB(A) which were found

to be well within OSHA Standard of 85 dB(A) for 8-hours exposure.

Table : 3.22 Workzone Noise Level Data

Monitoring Date : 16-17.01.2020

Sl. No.

Location

Noise Levels, dB(A)

I Shift (06:00-14:00 hrs.) III Shift (22:00-06:00 hrs.)

Lmin. Lmax. Leq Lmin. Lmax. Leq

1 Drilling & Blasting Area (Daytime only) 58.4 118.6 82.9 33.2 80.4 42.4

2 Loading Area 41.8 88.2 57.9 40.6 85.1 54.6

3 Haul Road 35.7 90.4 46.2 34.7 88.8 44.7

Workzone Areas 35.7 118.6 62.3 33.2 88.8 47.2

Statutory Norm* for 8 hrs. Exposure - 85 - 85

* : A warning limit value of 85 dB(A) may be set as the level below which very little risk to unprotected ear of earring impairment exists for an eight hour exposure.


3.7 Water Environment 3.7.1 Hydrogeologiological Study

The district is underlain by variety of geological formations comprising from the oldest Archaeans to

Recent Alluvium. Hydrogeologically, these formations are classified as consolidated (Hard), semi-

consolidated (Soft) and unconsolidated (Soft) formations. The consolidated formations include

crystallines (khondalites, charnockites and granitic gneisses) and metasediments (limestones, shales,

phyllites and quartzites) of Archaean and Pre-cambrian periods respectively. Among consolidated

formations, occurrence of metasediments is restricted to NW part of the district i.e., in parts of

Jaggayyapeta Mandal.

The semi consolidated formations are represented by Tertiary formations and unconsolidated formations

comprise deltaic alluvial deposits of Quaternary period. Unconsolidated formations occur in the southern

part of the district i.e., in the delta area. Ground water occurs in all most all geological formations and its

potential depends upon the nature of geological formations, geographical setup, incidence of rainfall,

recharge and other hydrogeological characters of the aquifer.

As per the instructions of the Deputy Director, Ground Water and Water Audit Department (GWWAD),

Vijayawada, the detailed Hydrogeological Study was conducted by Sri D SivasankaraRao Assistant

Geophysicist during August 2019 at Jayanthipuram Limestone Mine (South Band) area. The survey was

confined to issue NOC on impact/effect of the deepening of Limestone Mine (South Band) on nearby

drinking and irrigation water sources (Doc-9).

The Mine is geographically located South of Mandal headquarters of Jaggaiahpeta and eastern side of

River Paleru and north side of major River Krishna. The area is mainly occupied by Limestones, Shales,

Quartzites and Phyllites which are flanked by Archeans of Granites and Granite Gneisses. The lease

area is mainly occupied by Narji Limestone with different colors but the grayish color Limestone is

predominantly occurring in the area.

About 8 Borewells and 25 Dugwells are inventoried by RCL in the Mine vicinity for recording the Ground

Water Level (GWL) (Table 3.23). The GWWA Department has surveyed about total 26 wells viz. 2

dugwells and 24 borewells are inventoried in 8 villages for the Survey. The dug wells in buffer zone were

excavated to a depth of 6.0-9.2 mbgl. These dug wells were fitted with oil engines and electric motors.

These wells are working in rainy season and dry up in summer. The bore wells are drilled to a depth of

30-85 mbgl and equipped withsubmersible pumps, which are in good conditions.

As per the well inventory data, the water table intersected beyond down to depth of 30 mbgl in Bore wells.

WaterLevels of the dug wells are ranging from 3.90 m to 6.70 m bgl and for bore wells ranging from 3.86

m to 25.51 mbgl. The water levels are shallow in monsoon season and the water levels are lowered in

summer due to lack of recharge. The bore wells yields are ranging from 5,400 lph to 30,000 lph. In dug

wells, yields varies from 25 cu.m to 40 cu.m per day.

There are one bore well and one Piezometer at the eastern side of the SB mine area. These bore wells

are drilled to a depth of 50 m and the depth to water level are 19.60 m and 18.86 m bgl respectively. It is

observed from the lithology of these bore wells that the aquifer zone is encountered at a depth of 30 to

45 m and the bore well is yielding about 12,000 liters per hour of continuous pumping.


Table : 3.23 Well Inventory Carried-out in the Region – 33 Nos.

Village Location of

the Well

Type of

Well Use

Lifting Devise Aquifer

Total Depth,

m

Diameter or

Dimension, m

GWL Depth,

m

Anumanchipalle 2.5 km NW of Village BW Irrigation 3HP subm

pump Weathered

Gneiss 85 0.16 6.0

Bulusupadu In the village DW Domestic Bucket & Rope

Weathered Gneiss

7.5 1.25 4.2

Gundrai West of village BW Irrigation 5HP subm

pump Phyllites 40.0 0.17 6.5

Gundrai Opp Temple DW Domestic Bucket & Rope Phyllites 4.5 1.85x0.8 4.1

Annavaram North of viilage DW Irrigation 3 HP Elec

Pump Weathered

Gneiss 7.3 10x8 5.1

Annavaram South of viilage DW Irrigation 3 HP Elec

Pump Weathered

Gneiss 4.6 10x8 4.0

Budavada North of village

DW Irrigation 3 HP Elec Pump

Limestone 7.2 3.5x3 6.2

Budavada In the village DW Domestic Bucket &

Rope Limestone 11.0 2.5 5.2

Mukthyala 1 km West of village BW Irrigation 7.5 HP subm

pump Limestone 50.0 0.16 7.4

Mukthyala 1 km NW of village BW Irrigation 5 HP subm

pump Limestone 55.0 0.16 8.5

Mongallu West of village DW Irrigation 5HP diesel pump

Granite\ Gneiss

6.7 6x5.5 5.2

Chillakallu East of village DW Domestic Bucket & Rope

Granite\ Gneiss

8.8 2.85 6.5

Jayanthipuram E of NB mine DW Irrigation none Limestone 20.0 6.00 9.0

Jayanthipuram Tanda

North of Tanda DW Irrigation 5HP diesel

pump Limestone 4.6 11x9 4.0

Jayanthipuram Old South of village DW Irrigation none Shales 14.0 6.00 12.0

Ravirala Near Paleru Confluence DW Domestic Bucket &

Rope Shales 11.0 4.80 6.5

Ravirala RF Mine Adj. to mine BW Domestic Hand Pump Limestone 45.0 0.16 15.5

Ravirala RF Mine Adj. to mine BW Obs. well none Limestone 40.0 0.16 14.0

Vedadri In village

tanda DW Domestic Bucket &

Rope Shales 17.0 1.85 14.5

Vedadri On approach Rd to Vedadri DW Irrigation Oil Engine 5

HP Phyllites 10.0 13x13 0.5

Vedadri On app. Rd. BW Irrigation none Phyllites 90.0 0.16 0.5

Bhimavaram North of village DW Irrigation 5HP elect

Pump Weathered

Gneiss 6.3 5x4 3.7

Gauravaram West of village DW Irrigation 5HP elect Pump

Weathered Gneiss

7.3 5.00 5.9

Gauravaram Inside village

Opp PO DW Domestic Bucket &

Rope Weathered

Gneiss 7.7 3.18 3.5

Gauravaram 1.5 km NW of village DW Irrigation 5 HP oil

Engine Weathered

Gneiss 6.0 5x5 1.5

Mundlapadu SW of village DW Irrigation 5HP diesel pump

Weathered Gneiss 6.9 11x9 5.8

Mundlapadu Behind bus shelter

DW Domestic Bucket & Rope

Weathered Gneiss

5.0 1.45 3.3

Konakanchi NE of village DW Irrigation 5HP elect Pump

Phyllites 12.0 4.00 3.0

Gundaboinapalem West of village DW Irrigation 5HP elect

Pump Weathered

Gneiss 7.8 7.00 6.4

Bandipalem In the village DW Domestic Bucket & Rope

Weathered Gneiss 8.9 2.35 4.7

Bandipalem East of village DW Irrigation 3HP elect pump

Weathered Gneiss 7.7 6.20 4.7

Navabpeta SE 1 km of village

DW Irrigation 3HP elect pump

Weathered Gneiss

7.0 18x5 5.8

Cheruvukommu-palem

North of village

BW Irrigation 5HP subm pump

Weathered Gneiss

50.0 0.17 6.8


Total 5 Piezometers and 5 Observation wells were established in Jaggaiahpet Mandal by the

Department. The Piezometers of Budawada, Chillakallu and observation wells of Jaggayyapeta &

Chillakallu are nearer to the study area. The minimum and maximum water levels at the observation

wells (Table 3.24) were from 1.76 m to 3.40 m BGL during Postmonsoon Seasons (November) and from

2.90 m to 6.41 m during Pre-monsoon Seasons (May).

Table : 3.24 Depth of Water Level (BGL) - Jaggayyapeta and Chillakallu Observation Wells

Sl. No.

Hydrologic Year

Jaggayyapeta Chillakallu

Postmonsoon, m Premonsoon, m Postmonsoon, m Premonsoon, m

1 2014-15 2.82 4.92 2.85 5.10

2 2015-16 2.22 4.69 3.14 6.41

3 2016-17 1.76 4.74 3.40 6.00

4 2017-18 2.00 2.90 3.18 5.70

5 2018-19 2.51 3.28 3.28 5.86

3.7.2 Periodical Water Level & Quality Monitoring

RCL has constructed 3 Piezometers around JPM SB Mine for monitoring the ground water levels in the

vicinity (Table 3.25). The depths of these Piezometers are 35.05 m, 50.32 m and 50.0 m BGL. The

monitored minimum and maximum water levels at these Piezometers were from 7.2 m to 25.7 m BGL.

These piezometers are constructed in elevated area whereas the water levels show deeper when

compared with departmental piezometers and observation wells.

JPM SB Mine Piezometer Location & GWT Recording


Table : 3.25 Recorded Ground Water-table Levels

Piezometer Location, Monitoring Date & Monitored Water Level at (m BGL) JPM SB Mine near Sub station JPM SB Mine South Side JPM SB Mine near camp

Date Water Level Date Water Level Date Water Level 22.08.2011 7.52 22.08.2011 8.65 - -

21.09.2011 8.16 21.09.2011 7.30 - -

13.10.2011 8.25 13.10.2011 8.30 - -

27.10.2011 8.40 27.10.2011 9.05 - -

9.11.2011 8.25 9.11.2011 8.66 - -

22.11.2011 8.35 22.11.2011 8.70 - -

14.12.2011 8.80 14.12.2011 8.75 - -

28.12.2011 9.05 28.12.2011 9.25 - -

10.01.2012 9.40 10.01.2012 9.35 - -

23.01.2012 9.55 23.01.2012 9.75 - -

07.02.2012 9.01 07.02.2012 9.62 - -

23.02.2012 8.85 23.02.2012 9.55 - -

05.03.2012 8.90 05.03.2012 9.98 - -

24.03.2012 8.93 24.03.2012 10.13 - -

06.04.2012 9.05 06.04.2012 10.25 - -

23.04.2012 9.15 23.04.2012 10.42 - -

07.05.2012 9.29 07.05.2012 10.53 - -

24.05.2012 9.35 24.05.2012 10.60 - -

06.06.2012 9.60 06.06.2012 10.70 - -

29.06.2012 9.61 29.06.2012 10.73 - -

07.07.2012 9.53 07.07.2012 10.31 - -

26.07.2012 9.66 26.07.2012 10.91 - -

07.08.2012 8.85 07.08.2012 10.76 - -

25.08.2012 8.87 25.08.2012 10.71 - -

10.09.2012 8.90 10.09.2012 10.55 - -

27.09.2012 8.93 27.09.2012 10.53 - -

09.10.2012 9.50 09.10.2012 10.20 - -


Piezometer Location, Monitoring Date & Monitored Water Level at (m BGL)

JPM SB Mine near Sub station JPM SB Mine South Side JPM SB Mine near camp Date Water Level Date Water Level Date Water Level

25.10.2012 9.52 25.10.2012 10.18 - -

09.11.2012 9.58 09.11.2012 10.18 - -

26.11.2012 10.11 26.11.2012 10.19 - -

04.12.2012 10.90 04.12.2012 10.25 - -

15.12.2012 11.01 15.12.2012 10.38 - -

08.01.2013 11.48 08.01.2013 10.99 - -

20.01.2013 11.75 20.01.2013 11.24 - -

07.02.2013 11.98 07.02.2013 11.76 - -

21.02.2013 12.07 21.02.2013 12.08 - -

09.03.2013 12.51 09.03.2013 12.54 - -

25.03.2013 13.05 25.03.2013 13.04 - -

08.04.2013 13.08 08.04.2013 13.00 - -

24.04.2013 13.11 24.04.2013 13.05 - -

10.05.2013 13.08 10.05.2013 13.00 - -

26.05.2013 13.00 26.05.2013 12.87 - -

07.06.2013 11.07 07.06.2013 12.58 - -

28.06.2013 11.00 28.06.2013 12.23 - -

07.07.2013 10.10 07.07.2013 11.10 - -

27.07.2013 10.00 27.07.2013 11.00 - -

06.08.2013 9.98 06.08.2013 10.95 - -

26.08.2013 9.89 26.08.2013 10.55 - -

04.09.2013 9.76 04.09.2013 10.31 - -

15.09.2013 9.75 15.09.2013 10.30 - -

03.10.2013 9.20 03.10.2013 10.00 - -

23.10.2013 9.37 23.10.2013 10.24 - -

05.11.2013 9.76 05.11.2013 11.00 - -

30.11.2013 10.11 30.11.2013 11.23 - -

15.12.2013 10.95 15.12.2013 11.68 - -

30.12.2013 11.26 30.12.2013 12.02 - -

15.01.2014 11.40 15.01.2014 12.02 - -

30.01.2014 11.61 30.01.2014 12.01 - -

15.02.2014 11.85 15.02.2014 12.05 - -

26.02.2014 11.97 26.02.2014 12.06 - -

15.03.2014 12.01 15.03.2014 12.14 - -

30.03.2014 12.11 30.03.2014 12.16 - -

15.04.2014 12.54 15.04.2014 12.20 - -

30.04.2014 12.87 30.04.2014 12.31 - -

15.05.2014 10.16 15.05.2014 12.28 - -

30.05.2014 10.00 30.05.2014 12.23 - -

15.06.2014 9.78 15.06.2014 12.21 - -

30.06.2014 9.11 30.06.2014 12.20 - -

15.07.2014 7.50 15.07.2014 12.20 - -

30.07.2014 7.41 30.07.2014 12.1 - -

16.8.2014 7.2 16.8.2014 11.85 - -

30.8.2014 8.4 30.8.2014 11.25 - -

16.09.2014 9.1 16.09.2014 10.70 - -

30..09.2014 9.65 30..09.2014 11.45 - -

15.10.2014 10.5 15.10.2014 11.8 - -

31.10.2014 9.75 31.10.2014 11.82 - -




17.11.2014 9.79 17.11.2014 11.52 - -

28.11.2014 9.95 28.11.2014 11.90 - -

15.12.2014 10.50 15.12.2014 12.50 - -

29.12.2014 11.10 29.12.2014 12.10 - -

14.01.2015 11.60 14.01.2015 11.80 - -

31.01.2015 11.81 31.01.2015 11.95 - -

16.02.2015 11.85 16.02.2015 12.01 - -

27.02.2015 11.85 27.02.2015 12.80 - -

16.03.2015 11.95 16.03.2015 13.00 - -

31.03.2015 12.02 30.03.2015 13.10 - -

11.04.2015 12.12 11.04.2015 13.18 - -

28.04.2015 12.21 28.04.2015 13.18 - -

14.05.2015 12.39 14.05.2015 13.21 - -

30.05.2015 12.45 30.05.2015 13.25 - -

15.06.2015 12.59 15.06.2015 13.29 - -

29.06.2015 12.41 29.06.2015 13.10 - -

17.07.2015 12.32 17.07.2015 13.06 - -

30.07.2015 12.10 30.07.2015 13.10 - -

11.08.2015 11.92 11.08.2015 12.95 - -

31.08.2015 11.85 31.08.2015 12.86 - -

14.09.2015 11.22 14.09.2015 12.06 - -

28.09.2015 10.83 28.09.2015 11.52 - -

12.10.2015 10.80 12.10.2015 11.42 - -

30.10.2015 10.69 30.10.2015 11.40 - -

13.11.2015 10.54 13.11.2015 11.36 - -

28.11.2015 10.60 30.11.2015 11.20 - -

15.12.2015 10.72 15.12.2015 11.22 - -

30.12.2015 11.26 30.12.2015 11.15 - -

13.01.2016 12.97 13.01.2016 13.25 - -

29.01.2016 13.50 29.01.2016 15.98 - -

13.02.2016 13.94 13.02.2016 16.56 - -

29.02.2016 14.12 29.02.2016 17.00 - -

15.03.2016 14.56 15.03.2016 17.46 - -

30.03.2016 14.88 30.03.2016 17.95 - -

16.04.2016 15.22 16.04.2016 18.22 - -

30.04.2016 16.00 30.04.2016 18.79 - -

14.05.2016 16.23 14.05.2016 18.85 - -

30.05.2016 16.10 30.05.2016 18.62 - -

15.06.2016 16.11 15.06.2016 18.56 - -

30.06.2016 16.08 30.06.2016 18.53 - -

15.07.2016 15.98 15.07.2016 18.41 - -

30.07.2016 13.12 30.07.2016 16.04 - -

16.08.2016 13.00 16.08.2016 15.21 - -

30.08.2016 12.41 30.08.2016 14.65 - -

15.09.2016 12.02 15.09.2016 13.11 - -

30.09.2016 11.54 30.09.2016 12.68 - -

14.10.2016 11.50 14.10.2016 12.03 - -

29.10.2016 12.40 29.10.2016 12.10 - -

16.11.2016 12.32 16.11.2016 12.05 - -




30.12.2016 13.00 30.12.2016 12.68 - -

15.01.2017 13.44 15.01.2017 12.97 - -

30.01.2017 13.65 30.01.2017 13.04 - -

16.02.2017 14.11 16.02.2017 13.55 - -

27.02.2017 14.65 27.02.2017 13.84 - -

14.03.2017 14.97 14.03.2017 13.91 - -

28.03.2017 14.99 28.03.2017 12.87 - -

15.04.2017 13.22 15.04.2017 12.80 - -

30.04.2017 13.28 30.04.2017 12.66 - -

16.05.2017 13.11 16.05.2017 12.35 - -

30.05.2017 12.54 30.05.2017 12.11 - -

15.06.2017 12.00 15.06.2017 12.00 - -

30.06.2017 11.51 30.06.2017 11.95 - -

15.07.2017 10.40 15.07.2017 11.60 15.07.2017 23.10

29.07.2017 10.32 29.07.2017 11.5.4 29.07.2017 23.10

15.08.2017 10.14 15.08.2017 11.25 15.08.2017 23.14

30.08.2017 10.00 30.08.2017 11.18 30.08.2017 23.19

15.09.2017 10.04 15.09.2017 11.16 15.09.2017 23.20

30.09.2017 10.08 30.09.2017 11.11 30.09.2017 23.38

16.10.2017 10.11 - (Borehole collapsed)

16.10.2017 23.41

30.10.2017 10.18 - - 30.10.2017 23.68

15.11.2017 10.26 - - 15.11.2017 23.95

29.11.2017 10.29 - - 29.11.2017 24.00

14.12.2017 10.33 - - 14.12.2017 24.11

30.12.2017 10.40 - - 30.12.2017 24.29

12.01.2018 10.62 - - 12.01.2018 24.56

30.01.2018 10.80 - - 30.01.2018 24.98

15.02.2018 10.92 - - 15.02.2018 25.10

27.02.2018 11.00 - - 27.02.2018 25.21

15.03.2018 11.07 - - 15.03.2018 25.70

16.04.2018 12.12 - - 16.04.2018 25.87

28.04.2018 12.66 - - 28.04.2018 26.05

15.05.2018 13.05 - - 15.05.2018 26.11

30.05.2018 12.97 - - 30.05.2018 26.00

16.06.2018 12.90 - - 16.06.2018 25.60

30.06.2018 12.88 - - 30.06.2018 25.12

16.07.2018 12.84 - - 16.07.2018 25.05

30.07.2018 12.75 - - 30.07.2018 24.87

15.08.2018 12.44 - - 15.08.2018 24.38

30.08.2018 12.00 - - 30.08.2018 24.10

16.09.2018 11.78 - - 16.09.2018 23.79

30.09.2018 11.54 - - 30.09.2018 23.14

14.10.2018 11.21 - - 14.10.2018 23.10

26.10.2018 10.97 - - 26.10.2018 23.02

15.11.2018 10.66 - - 15.11.2018 22.97

30.11.2018 10.58 - - 30.11.2018 22.45

16.12.2018 11.00 - - 16.12.2018 22.84

30.12.2018 11.56 - - 30.12.2018 23.06




16.01.2019 10.85 - - 16.01.2019 18.62

30.01.2019 10.72 - - 30.01.2019 18.49

16.02.2019 10.68 - - 16.02.2019 18.52

28.02.2019 10.94 - - 28.02.2019 18.81

16.03.2019 10.87 - - 16.03.2019 18.83

30.03.2019 12.62 - - 30.03.2019 20.28

16.04.2019 11.27 - - 16.04.2019 19.48

30.04.2019 10.94 - - 30.04.2019 19.22

16.05.2019 10.97 - - 16.05.2019 19.23

30.05.2019 10.78 - - 30.05.2019 19.13

16.06.2019 10.77 - - 16.06.2019 19.13

30.06.2019 10.82 - - 30.06.2019 19.12

16.07.2019 10.96 - (New Borehole made)

16.07.2019 19.24

30.07.2019 11.06 30.07.2019 7.50 30.07.2019 19.20

16.08.2019 11.15 16.08.2019 7.45 16.08.2019 18.71

31.08.2019 9.98 31.08.2019 7.12 31.08.2019 16.04

16.09.2019 10.81 16.09.2019 6.90 16.09.2019 16.21

30.09.2019 10.82 30.09.2019 6.59 30.09.2019 16.35

16.10.2019 11.13 16.10.2019 5.10 16.10.2019 16.72

31.10.2019 10.36 31.10.2019 5.05 31.10.2019 16.55

16.11.2019 11.58 16.11.2019 5.68 16.11.2019 17.22

30.11.2019 11.87 30.11.2019 5.92 30.11.2019 18.12

16.12.2019 12.06 16.12.2019 6.46 16.12.2019 18.51

31.12.2019 12.18 31.12.2019 6.92 31.12.2019 19.13

16.01.2020 12.3 16.01.2020 7.12 16.01.2020 19.43

31.01.2020 12.2 31.01.2020 7.53 31.01.2020 19.26

16.02.2020 12.19 16.02.2020 7.93 16.02.2020 19.33

29.02.2020 12.37 29.02.2020 8.34 29.02.2020 19.51


3.7.3 Aquifer Performance Test

Iin order to study the behavior of the aquifer and calculate the parameters viz. Transmissivity and

Storativity of the aquifer, a short duration pumping test was conducted in Aug. 2019 near the Mine pit by

Ground Water Department, Krishna District. The pumping test was conducted with constant discharge of

12,000 liters per hour (LPH) and the drawdown in the pumping well was recorded at regular intervals.

Drawdown of water levels in the Observation well which is located at 32 m distance from the pumping

well, was also recorded in regular intervals. Observed data are appended.

The pumping test data was analyzed by Theis method, with help of AQUIFER TEST 4.2 Software. The

analyzed data of pumping well show that the Transmissivity (T) is 571 m2/day, Storativity is 0.5 and

Conductivity is 0.138 m/day. Similarly, the data of the Observation well indicates the Transmissivity of

766 m2/day, Storativity 3.22 x 10-6 and Conductivity 0.158 m/day. The data are presented in Table 3.26.

Table : 3.26 Pumping Test Results

Sl. No. Parameter Pumping Well Observation Well

1 Transmissivity (T), m2/day 571 766

2 Storativity (S) 0.5 0.000003

3 Conductivity, m/day 0.138 0.158

The Analyzed curves are also appended.

3.7.4 Radius of Influences around Mine Pit due to Dewatering

Mining below the ground water table will create lowering of water table in the surrounding area due to

development of cone of depression. The impact on ground water due to mine dewatering depends on the

radius of influence and quantum of inflow water from surrounding area. The amount of water inflow into a

pit is very important for development of mine-dewatering programme. Numerical models can provide a

more realistic representation of the interaction between ground water system and mine excavations.

The inflow to the mine pit can be estimated by the analytic equation in Krusseman and De Rider (1979)

and Singh et al (1985) used on well hydraulics. This equation was derived from Thiem-Dupuit equation

and can be applied for unconfined aquifer. The Analytical equation is :

Radius of Influence from Mine Pit Wall, Rm = 5755 ∆h√K

where,

K = Permeability in m/sec,

R = Radius of influence in m,

∆h = Draw down at desired level in m.

The mean Top Reduced level (RL) of the mine pit is +38 m aMSL and the proposed Ultimate Pit Depth is

(-)40 m RL. i.e 78 m from the ground level. The depth to water level is 22 m from the ground level, hence

it is considered as no inflow zone. The aquifer zone is from +16 RL to (-)40 RL i.e., 56 m. The average

reduced mine pit, rp is 258 m.


Radius of Influence Zone, R = Rm + rp.

The ∆h from bottom of the mine to water level is 57 m. K hydraulic conductivity is 0.0000018 m/sec (from

aquifer performance test). By substituting these values, the Radius of Influence is :

R = 432+258 m = 690 m

The influence zone due to mine pit dewatering is about 690 m which is within the mine lease area. Keeping

in view of prevailing field observations and the study of historical data, There Is No Negitive Impact on

Ground Water Regime in surrounding villages due to mining operations in Jayanthipuram Limestone Mine

(South Band).

3.7.5 Stage of Ground Water Development

The Ground Water Department has carried out the estimation of ground water resource of the Krishna

District with 2010-11 and 2012-13 as base years for the assessment. The status of ground

waterdevelopment of the study area of Jayanthipuram village in Jaggayyapeta Mandal of Krishna District

is given in Table 3.27.

Table : 3.27 Stage of Ground Water Development

Item 2010-11 2012-13

Jeggayyapet GW Basin

Jayanthipuram Village

Jeggayyapet GW Basin

Jayanthipuram Village

Ground Water Availability in ha.m 1938 124 2645 107

Ground Water Utilization in ha.m 792 11 1386 22

Ground Water Balance in ha.m 1146 113 1259 85

Stage of Development (%) 41 8 52 20

Category Safe Safe Safe Safe

The Stage of Development of both Jaggaiahpet Mandal and Jayanthipuram village during both

assessment years fall in SAFE CATEGORY. The quality of ground water is suitable for drinking and other

purposes.

3.7.6 Water Quality

The Water & Soil Quality Monitoring Stations are given in Fig. 3.5. The monitored water quality data are given in Tables 3.28-3.29 and the abstract of those data are given in Tables 3.30-3.31.

The surface waters were monitored with neutral pH in the range 7.43-7.72, agreeable colour, taste and

odour. The surface waters were having DO levels in the range 4.6-5.5 mg/l. TDS values were monitored

in the range of 280-430 mg/l. Chloride values ranging from 60 mg/l to 82 mg/l. Iron content was found to

be in the range 0.06-0.14 mg/l. Oil and grease, phenolic compounds, cyanides, sulphides and

insecticides were found to be absent. Trace metals were found to be below their detectable limits.

Monitored low BOD (1.0-1.4 mg/l) and COD (3-8 mg/l) values indicate that the surface waters were not

polluted due to any industrial activity. In general, the water quality were found to be within the prescribed

CPCB norms for surface waters.


Table : 3.28 Surface Water Quality Data Monitoring Dates : 19.12.2019; 20.01.2020 & 19.02.2020 (06:00-09:00 hrs.)

(Worstcase & Mean values are reported)

Sl. No.

Parameter

W1 Palleru River Up-

stream

W2 Palleru River

Down-stream

W3 Krishna

River u/s

W4 Krishna

River d/s

W5 Nallah, North

Pit

W6 Dis-

charge Pond,

W7 Pond, J’peta

W8 Pond, C’kallu

CPCB Norms*

1 pH 7.53 7.61 7.43 7.48 7.63 7.72 7.64 7.58 6.5-8.5

2 Colour, Hazen units <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 10-30

3 Temperature, oC 27.2 27.5 27.1 27.2 27.4 27.5 27.4 27.3 -

4 Turbidity, NTU 1.8 1.6 0.8 1.1 1.8 1.6 1.8 1.4 -

5 Residual Chlorine, mg/l Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil -

6 Dissolved Oxygen, mg/l 4.6 4.8 5.3 5.5 5.0 4.8 4.9 5.2 4.0-6.0

7 Total Suspended Solids, mg/l 22 18 14 16 20 18 23 18 -

8 Electrical Conductivity, umhos/cm 530 580 440 480 610 660 620 590 -

9 Total Dissolved Solids, mg/l 340 370 280 300 390 430 400 380 500-2100

10 Total Hardness (as CaCO3), mg/l 130 170 100 110 160 180 170 160 -

11 Calcium Hardness, mg/l 70 90 50 60 80 90 90 80 -

12 Magnesium Hardness, mg/l 60 80 50 50 80 90 80 80 -

13 Calcium (as Ca), mg/l 28 36 20 24 32 36 36 32 -

14 Magnesium (as Mg), mg/l 14 19 12 12 19 22 19 19 -

15 Sodium (as Na), mg/l 26 30 22 27 32 41 32 30 -

16 Potassium (as K), mg/l 2 1 1 2 3 3 4 2 -

17 Chlorides (as Cl), mg/l 76 78 60 64 76 82 81 78 250-600

18 Sulphates (as SO4), mg/l 21 26 20 24 31 34 28 26 400-1000

19 Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3), mg/l 70 80 60 70 90 100 100 90 -

20 BOD-3 days @ 27oC, mg/l 1.2 1.4 1.1 1.2 1.2 1.4 1.1 1.0 2-3

21 COD, mg/l 3 4 3 3 4 5 8 6 -

22 Oil & Grease, mg/l Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil -

23 Iron (as Fe), mg/l 0.08 0.09 0.06 0.08 0.10 0.11 0.14 0.11 0.3-5.0

24 Fluorides (as F), mg/l 0.14 0.17 0.08 0.10 0.17 0.17 0.21 0.17 1.5

25 Nitrates (as NO3), mg/l 0.12 0.11 0.14 0.08 0.10 0.08 0.08 0.10 20-50

26 Phosphates (as PO4), mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 -

27 Cyanides (as CN), mg/l Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil -

28 Pesticides (as Malathion), mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 -

29 Phenols (as C6H5OH), mg/l Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil -

30 Manganese (as Mn), mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 -

31 Chromium (as Cr), mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 -

32 Copper (as Cu), mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 1.5

33 Selenium (as Se), mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 -

34 Aluminium (as Al), mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 -

35 Cadmium (as Cd), mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 -

36 Arsenic (as As), mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.05-0.2

37 Boron (as B), mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 2

38 Mercury (as Hg), mg/l <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 -

39 Lead (as Pb), mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.1

40 Zinc (as Zn), mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 1.5-15

41 Percent Sodium, % 29.9 27.6 32.1 34.3 29.8 32.7 28.4 28.6 -

42 Total Coliforms, MPN/100 ml 40 21 18 14 12 2 50 34 50-5000

43 Faecal Coliforms, MPN/100 ml 20 11 8 6 6 -0- 27 20 -

44 E. Coli, MPN/100 ml 11 6 4 2 2 -0- 11 10 -

* : CPCB Norms-Central Pollution Control Board Norms for Surface Waters; - : Not included/Not available.


Table : 3.29 Ground Water Quality Data

Monitoring Dates : 19.12.2019; 20.01.2020 & 19.02.2020 (09:00-12:00 hrs.) (Worstcase & Mean values are reported)

Sl. No.

Parameter

Mine Pits Water Borewells at IS:10500 Norms*

W9 SB Mine

Pit

W10 NB Mine

Pit

W11 Raviral RF Mine Pit

W12 Jayanthi-

puram

W13 Ravirala

W14 M’talaya

1 pH 7.82 7.78 7.84 7.58 7.53 7.62 6.5-8.5

2 Colour, Hazen units <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 5/15#

3 Temperature, oC 27.7 27.9 27.4 27.1 27.0 27.4 -

4 Turbidity, NTU 2.3 2.6 1.8 0.9 0.6 1.1 1/5

5 Residual Chlorine, mg/l Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 0.2/1.0

6 Dissolved Oxygen, mg/l 4.6 4.5 4.8 4.3 4.6 4.4 -

7 Total Suspended Solids, mg/l 26 28 21 12 8 14 -

8 Electrical Conductivity, umhos/cm 720 770 680 620 540 690 -

9 Total Dissolved Solids, mg/l 480 520 440 400 340 450 500/2000

10 Total Hardness (as CaCO3), mg/l 200 210 200 180 140 180 200/600

i Calcium Hardness, mg/l 100 110 110 90 70 100 -

ii Magnesium Hardness, mg/l 100 100 90 90 70 80 -

11 Calcium (as Ca), mg/l 40 44 44 36 28 40 75/200

12 Magnesium (as Mg), mg/l 24 24 22 22 17 19 30/100

13 Sodium (as Na), mg/l 44 48 42 36 26 48 -

14 Potassium (as K), mg/l 4 6 3 1 1 1 -

15 Chlorides (as Cl), mg/l 96 104 91 80 72 104 250/1000

16 Sulphates (as SO4), mg/l 48 52 46 34 28 42 200/400

17 Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3), mg/l 110 120 100 100 80 100 200/600

18 BOD-3 days @ 27oC, mg/l 1.8 2.1 1.4 <1 <1 1.2 -

19 COD, mg/l 10 14 12 4 3 8 -

20 Oil & Grease, mg/l Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil -

21 Iron (as Fe), mg/l 0.14 0.13 0.10 0.08 0.06 0.08 0.3

22 Fluorides (as F), mg/l 0.22 0.20 0.22 0.14 0.12 0.14 1.0/1.5

23 Nitrates (as NO3), mg/l 0.06 0.10 0.08 0.04 0.04 0.06 45

24 Phosphates (as PO4), mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 -

25 Cyanides (as CN), mg/l Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 0.05

26 Pesticides (as Malathion), mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 Abs./0.001

27 Phenols (as C6H5OH), mg/l Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 0.001/0.002

28 Manganese (as Mn), mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 -

29 Chromium (as Cr), mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.05

30 Copper (as Cu), mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.05/1.5

31 Selenium (as Se), mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.01

32 Aluminium (as Al), mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.03/0.2

33 Cadmium (as Cd), mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.003

34 Arsenic (as As), mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.01/0.05

35 Boron (as B), mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.5/1.0

36 Mercury (as Hg), mg/l <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 0.001

37 Lead (as Pb), mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.01

38 Zinc (as Zn), mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 5/15

39 Percent Sodium, % 31.8 32.4 30.9 30.2 28.6 36.5 -

40 Total Coliforms, MPN/100 ml -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- Absent

41 Faecal Coliforms, MPN/100 ml -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- Absent

42 E. Coli, MPN/100 ml -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- Absent

** : IS:10500 :2012-Drinking Water Standards; # : Requirement/Permissible Limit in the absence of alternate source.


Table : 3.29 (Contn.) Ground Water Quality Data

Monitoring Dates : 19.12.2019; 20.01.2020 & 19.02.2020 (09:00-12:00 hrs.)

(Worstcase & Mean values are reported)

Sl. No.

Parameter Borewells at IS:10500

Norms* W15 B’wada

W16 J’petta

W17 C’kallu

W18 G’varam

W19 Vedadri

W20 Plant RW

1 pH 7.76 7.78 7.68 7.64 7.60 7.63 6.5-8.5

2 Colour, Hazen units <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 5/15#

3 Temperature, oC 27.6 27.7 27.5 27.7 27.4 27.7 -

4 Turbidity, NTU 1.4 1.6 1.2 1.2 1.0 0.9 1/5

5 Residual Chlorine, mg/l Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 0.2/1.0

6 Dissolved Oxygen, mg/l 4.4 4.3 4.5 4.6 4.6 4.5 -

7 Total Suspended Solids, mg/l 16 18 16 15 12 11 -

8 Electrical Conductivity, umhos/cm 710 780 680 620 560 680 -

9 Total Dissolved Solids, mg/l 470 510 440 400 360 430 500/2000

10 Total Hardness (as CaCO3), mg/l 190 210 180 170 150 190 200/600

i Calcium Hardness, mg/l 100 110 90 80 80 100 -

ii Magnesium Hardness, mg/l 90 100 90 90 70 90 -

11 Calcium (as Ca), mg/l 40 44 36 32 32 40 75/200

12 Magnesium (as Mg), mg/l 22 24 22 22 17 22 30/100

13 Sodium (as Na), mg/l 47 52 44 40 38 44 -

14 Potassium (as K), mg/l 2 3 2 2 2 3 -

15 Chlorides (as Cl), mg/l 106 112 93 88 82 94 250/1000

16 Sulphates (as SO4), mg/l 47 48 40 34 32 41 200/400

17 Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3), mg/l 100 110 100 90 80 100 200/600

18 BOD-3 days @ 27oC, mg/l <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 -

19 COD, mg/l 4 7 5 4 3 3 -

20 Oil & Grease, mg/l Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil -

21 Iron (as Fe), mg/l 0.11 0.12 0.08 0.08 0.06 0.08 0.3

22 Fluorides (as F), mg/l 0.17 0.21 0.17 0.14 0.16 0.14 1.0/1.5

23 Nitrates (as NO3), mg/l 0.04 0.03 0.04 0.03 0.02 0.03 45

24 Phosphates (as PO4), mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 -

25 Cyanides (as CN), mg/l Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 0.05

26 Pesticides (as Malathion), mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 Abs./0.001

27 Phenols (as C6H5OH), mg/l Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 0.001/0.002

28 Manganese (as Mn), mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 -

29 Chromium (as Cr), mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.05

30 Copper (as Cu), mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.05/1.5

31 Selenium (as Se), mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.01

32 Aluminium (as Al), mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.03/0.2

33 Cadmium (as Cd), mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.003

34 Arsenic (as As), mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.01/0.05

35 Boron (as B), mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.5/1.0

36 Mercury (as Hg), mg/l <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 0.001

37 Lead (as Pb), mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.01

38 Zinc (as Zn), mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 5/15

39 Percent Sodium, % 34.7 34.6 34.4 33.5 35.1 33.0 -

40 Total Coliforms, MPN/100 ml -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- Absent

41 Faecal Coliforms, MPN/100 ml -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- Absent

42 E. Coli, MPN/100 ml -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- Absent

* : IS:10500 :2012-Drinking Water Standards; # : Requirement/Permissible Limit in the absence of alternate source.


Table : 3.30 Water Quality Status

Monitoring Dates : 19.12.2019; 20.01.2020 & 19.02.2020

Sl. No.

Parameter

Concentration Range & Norms

Surface Waters

CPCB Norms* for Surface Waters

Ground Waters

IS:10500 Norms** for Drinking Waters

1 pH 7.43-7.72 6.5-8.5 7.53-7.78 6.5-8.5

2 Total Dissolved Solids, mg/l 280-430 500/2100* 340-510 500-2000*

3 Dissolved Oxygen, mg/l 4.6-5.5 4-6 4.3-4.6 -

4 BOD (3 days @ 27 oC), mg/l 1.0-1.4 2/3 <1-1.2 -

5 COD, mg/l 3-8 - 3-8 -

6 Oil & Grease, mg/l Nil - Nil -

7 Chlorides (as Cl), mg/l 60-82 250/600 72-112 250-1000

8 Iron (as Fe), mg/l 0.06-0.14 0.3/5.0 0.06-0.12 0.3/1.0

9 Trace Metals, mg/l <0.01 <0.001-<0.01 <0.01 <0.001-<0.01

10 Total Coliforms, MPN/100 ml 2-50 50/5000 Absent Absent

* : CPCB Norms-Central Pollution Control Board Norms; - : Not included/Not available. ** : IS:10500 :2012-Drinking Water Standards; # : Requirement/Permissible Limit in the absence of alternate source.

Table : 3.31 Mine Pits Water Quality

Monitoring Dates : 19.12.2019; 20.01.2020 & 19.02.2020

Sl. No. Parameters Unit Value CPCB Norms*

1 pH - 7.78-7.84 5.5-9.0

2 Total Suspended Solids mg/l 21-28 30

3 Total Dissolved Solids mg/l 440-520 2100

4 Chlorides (as Cl) mg/l 91-104 1000

5 Sulphates (as SO4) mg/l 46-52 1000

6 BOD-3 days @ 27 0C mg/l 1.4-2.1 20

7 COD mg/l 10-14 250

8 Oil & Grease mg/l Nil 10

9 Iron (as Fe) mg/l 0.10-0.14 0.3-5.0

10 Fluorides (as F) mg/l 0.20-0.22 2.0

* : CPCB Norms-Central Pollution Control Board General Discharge Norms for Onland Irrigation.


The pH values of the Mine Pit waters were ranging in-between 7.78-7.84. TDS values were monitored in

the range of 440-520 mg/l. Chloride values ranging from 91 mg/l to 104 mg/l. Iron content was found to


insecticides were found to be absent. BOD and COD values were monitored in lower levels. Trace metals

were found to be below their detectable limits. In general, the water quality of Mine Pit waters were found

to be within the prescribed CPCB General Norms for Onland Irrigation as well as IS:10500-2012 Norms

for Drinking in the absence of an alternative source.

The pH values of the Ground Waters were ranging in between 7.53-7.78. TDS values were monitored in

the range of 340-510 mg/l. Chloride values ranging from 72 mg/l to 112 mg/l. Iron content was found to


insecticides were found to be absent. BOD and COD values were monitored in lower levels. Trace metals

were found to be below their detectable limits. In general, the water quality of ground waters were found

to be within the prescribed IS:10500-2012 Norms for Drinking in the absence of an alternative source.

3.8 Land Environment 3.8.1 Soil Status

The most dominant type of soil in the area is the black-cotton soil which is present in thickness ranging

from less than a meter to as much as 1.5 m in the cultivated and agriculture lands. Smaller patches of

reddish lateritic soil occur amidst the all-pervasive black-cotton soil especially in the northern part of the

study area. In general, the area underlain by limestone, siliceous limestone, calcareous shale and shale

is characterized by black to grey soil.

The monitored soil quality data are given as Table 3.32. Soils with medium compaction and Silty loam

texture are dominant in the study area. Soil pH values were found to be in alkaline range (7.72-7.94) and

Electrical Conductivity values were in the range 1.02-1.87 mmhos/cm. There was significant moisture

content at all the monitoring locations (9.1% to 14.8%). Low levels of Nitrogen, Phosphorous and

Potassium (NPK) values were monitored at all locations. Sodium Absorption Ratio was in the range 2.05-

3.35 (desirable value being <5). There was no heavy metals intrusion/leaching into the ground strata.

Wilting coefficient in significant levels would mean that these soils would support the vegetation, if

amended suitably.

3.8.2 Land Use

For Land use study of the Study Area, IRS P6-LIS IV- FCC-25th November 2018 Satellite digital data

NRSA, Hyderabad was used (Fig. 3.6). Visual interpretation technique has been adopted for land use

classification based on the interpretation keys suggested in guidelines of NNRMS, Bangalore. Level-3

Classification with 1:50,000 scale was made for the preparation of land use mapping (Fig. 3.7). Land Use

Pattern of the Study Area is given in Table 3.33.

The Crop Land occupies the majority of the study area viz. 23.60% followed by Forests Land (22.28%).

Fallow land occupies about 15.97%. Water body occupies about 2.53%. Only 3.55% of the study area is

covered by built-up land.


Table : 3.32 Soil Status

Monitoring Date : 20.01.2020

Sl. No. Parameter

S1 Green Belt,

SB Mine

S2 OB Dump,

SB

S3 Forest Land,

JE

S4 Agri. Land,

K’Agra-haram

S5 Barren Land, J’peta

S6 Dry Agri.

Field, C’kallu

DesirableRange*

i Colour Brown Light Brown Reddish Brown Brown Light

Brown Brown -

ii Compaction Medium Medium Medium Medium Low Medium -

1 pH (10% Solution) 7.83 7.94 7.77 7.72 7.94 7.82 5.5-9.0

2 Electrical Conductivity, mmhos/cm 1.32 1.87 1.13 1.02 1.82 1.28 0.2-0.5

3 Natural Moisture Content, % 13.2 9.4 10.6 14.8 9.1 10.8 -

4 Organic Carbon, % 1.04 0.70 1.12 1.16 0.63 0.97 >0.75

5 Nitrogen (as N), % 0.012 0.004 0.014 0.012 0.004 0.008 0.01-0.02

6 Phosphorus (as P), % 0.008 0.004 0.005 0.010 0.004 0.005 0.002-0.004

7 Potassium (as K), % 0.004 0.010 0.004 0.004 0.009 0.004 >0.01

8 Sodium (as Na), ppm 120 210 110 100 190 120 -

9 Calcium (as Ca), ppm 80 130 80 80 100 90 -

10 Magnesium (as Mg), ppm 90 100 60 60 110 80 -

11 Chlorides (as Cl), ppm 180 220 190 170 220 180 -

12 Sulphates (as SO4), ppm 80 140 80 110 100 70 -

13 Cation Exchange Capacity, meq/100 g 24.6 17.3 27.1 28.2 20.6 23.4 10-30

14 Grain Size Distribution :i. Sand, % 24.3 28.4 30.1 22.6 28.6 28.2 -

15 ii. Silt, % 66.0 61.3 57.3 67.3 63.0 61.1 -

16 iii. Clay, % 9.7 10.3 12.6 10.1 8.4 10.7 -

17 Textural Class Silty loam Silty loam Silty loam

Silty loam Silty loam Silty loam Loam

18 Bulk Density, g/cc 1.35 1.37 1.34 1.33 1.35 1.34 -

19 Infiltration Rate, cm/hr 3.9 4.8 3.5 3.1 4.6 4.0 -

20 Field Capacity, % 25.1 20.6 27.0 27.2 22.2 25.2 -

21 Wilting Coefficient, % 1.4 0.4 1.7 1.5 0.7 1.2 >0.4

22 Available Water Storage Capacity, % 23.7 20.2 25.3 25.7 21.5 24.0 -

23 Sodium Absorbing Ratio 2.18 3.35 2.25 2.05 3.10 2.21 <5

* :Desirable Range for High Production Soil.


Table : 3.33 Land Use Pattern of the Study Area

Land Use Area Covered, sq. km Coverage, %

Agriculture Crop Land 74.15 23.60

Agriculture Plantation 65.35 20.80

Fallow Land 50.16 15.97

Barren Land with Scrub 26.38 8.40

Forests 71.88 22.88

Mines & Industries 7.12 2.27

Built-up Land 11.16 3.55

Water bodies 7.95 2.53

Total 314.15 100.00

3.9 Flora & Fauna 3.9.1 Flora No ecologically sensitive areas viz. National Park/Sanctuary/Biosphere Reserve/Wildlife Sanctuary exist

within 10 km radius of the Mine. There are 8 Reserved Forests falling fully/partly within 10 km radius area

viz. Jaggayyapeta Extension RF (0.4 km; S), Budawada RF (1.8 km; W), Kuntimaddi RF Part (5.4 km; S),

Ginjupalli RF (5.4 km; S), Ballusupadu RF (6.3 km; NW), Jaggayyapeta RF (6.7 km; SE) &

Venkatayapalem Extension 1 RF (8.0 km; S).

These Forest under Jaggiahpet Beat fall in Vijayawada Range, Krishna Divisiom of Rajahmundry Circle.

These Forests are covered by Open (2.50 Ha), Scrub Forersts (1,051.88 Ha), Non-Forest Areas (747.71 Ha)

and Water Bodies (48.45 Ha) out of 1,850.56 Ha of total Forest Area of Jaggiahpeta Beat. Krishna Division

has the lowest notified forest area (7.38%) in the State. Population of the Division is 4.52 million (2011

Census) with the population density of 519 per sq. km and per capita forest area is 0.01 Ha (Ref. Andhra

Pradesh State of Forest Report-2014). As stated earlier, the Mine Area does not fall under Forest Area.

These forests are flourished with Dry Deciduous type of vegetation. The species encountered in these

forests include trees like Albizia amara, Albizia odorotissima, Bambusa arundinaceae, Cassia fistula,

Hardwickia binate, Pterocarpus marsupium, Phoenix loureirii and Chloroxylon swietenia etc., Climberslike

Decalepis hamiltonii, Gymnema sylvestre etc., common grasses like Aristida funiculata and Cymbopogon

coloratus.

The ecological survey of the study area was conducted particularly with reference to listing of species

and assessment of the existing baseline ecological (terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem) conditions in the

study area. The primary data were generated through :

v Preparing a general checklist of all plants encountered in the study area by undertaking systematic

ecological studies.

v Phytosociological studies by using list count quadrate method for woody and herbaceous flora in the

locations. Sufficient number of quadrates were adopted for study. In each of quadrate, species, their

number and basal areas of trees and shrubs Girth at Breast Height (GBH) [132 cm from ground or

above buttresses] were measured. In the same quadrate, the shrubs were also enlisted and

enumerated. At each location, 3 plots (quadrates) were examined and the average was computed.

In the smaller quadrate (2 x 2m), herbs were enlisted and enumerated.


v For ecological information, the secondary sources such as Forest officials, Agriculture officials, Villagers and other stakeholders were interviewed.

v Sourcing secondary data with respect to the study area from published Literature.

The species of vegetation found were identified and listed according to their families, both in dicotyledons

and monocotyledons of the plant kingdom. The plant species were classified as per the classifications of

“Bentham and Hooker” and identified by using Gambles book on ‘Flora of Madras Presidency” and

K.M.Mathew’s book on “Flora of the Tamilnadu Carnatic”. Some of the informations were gathered from

the local habitants. All the collected data were classified to interpret the impact of the project on the flora

and fauna of that region. Survey of the forest vegetation, wild plants as well as cultivated crop plants was

carried out and all the available informations were recorded. The list of plant species are presented in

Table 3.34. Green Belt trees and other species are observed in the Core Zone viz. Mine Area.

Table : 3.34 List of Flora - Distribution of Vegetation

Sl. No. Name of the Plant (Scientific)

Name of the Family Common Name

Agricultural Crops

1 Cajanus indicus Fabaceae Pigeon pea (Kandi ginja)

2 Eleusine coracana Poaceae Ragi

3 Oryza sativa Poaceae Rice

4 Paspalum scrobiculatum Poacea Koda millet, Arikelu

5 Pennisetum glaucum Poaceae Pearl millet, Sajjalu

6 Phaseolus mungo Fabaceae Black Gram, Urad bean

7 Phaseolus radiatus Fabaceae Green gram, Mung bean

8 Setaria verticillata Poacea Chigirinta gaddi, Bristly Foxtail

9 Sorghum vulgare Poacea Jonna

10 Triticum vulgare Poacea Wheat, Godhuma

11 Vigna unguiculata Fabaceae Cowpea

12 Zea mays Poacea Mokkajonna

Commercial Crops (including Vegetables)

1 Abelmoschus esculentus Malvaceae Ladies Finger

2 Allium cepa Alliaceae Onion

3 Allium sativum Alliaceae Garlic

4 Annona squamosa Annonaceae Sugar Apple

5 Arachis hypogaea Fabaceae Groundnut

6 Cajanus cajan Fabaceae Arhar (Kandi Pappu)

7 Capsicum annuum Solanaceae Capsicum

8 Capsicum frutescens Solanaceae Chilli

9 Carica papaya Caricaceae Papaya

10 Cicer arietinum Fabaceae Chickpea

11 Citrus limon Rutaceae Lemon

12 Cocos nucifera Arecaceae Coconut

13 Colocasia esculenta Araceae Taro

14 Coriandrum sativum Apiaceae Coriander

15 Cucurbita pepo Cucurbitaceae Pumpkin

16 Cyamopsis tetragonoloba Fabaceae Cluster bean

17 Gossypium arboreum Malvaceae Cotton




18 Helianthus annuus Asteraceae Sunflower

19 Lagenaria vulgaris Cucurbitaceae Bottle gourd

20 Lycopersicon esculentum Solanaceae Tomato

21 Mangifera indica Anacardiaceae Mango

22 Manihot esculenta Euphorbiaceae Tapioca

23 Momordica charantia Cucurbitaceae Bittergourd

24 Moringa oleifera Moringaceae Drumstick

25 Nicotiana tabacum Solanaceae Tobacco

26 Pisum sativum Fabaceae Pea

27 Psidium guajava Myrtaceae Guava

28 Raphanus sativus Brassicaceae Raddish

29 Ricinus communis Euphorbiaceae Castor Bean Plant

30 Sesamum indicum Pedaliaceae Sesame

31 Solanum melongena Solanaceae Brinjal

32 Solanum torvum Solanaceae Turkey berry

33 Tectona grandis Verbenaceae Teak

34 Trichosanthes cucumerina Cucurbitaceae Snake Gourd

35 Vicia faba Fabaceae Broad Bean

Plantations

1 Bambusa arundinaceae Poaceae Bamboo, Veduru

2 Casuarina equisetifolia Casuarinaceae Whistling Pine, Saruguda

3 Cocus nucifera Arecaceae Coconut, kobbari chettu

4 Eucalyptus sp. Myrtaceae Jamaoil, Neelagiri

5 Mangifera indica Anacardiaceae Mango, Mamidipandu

6 Musa paradisiaca Musaceae Plantain, Aratichettu

7 Tectona grandis Lamiaceae Teak,Teku

Natural Vegetation

1 Abrus precatorius Fabaceae Coral bead vine, Rosary pea, Guruvinda

2 Abutilon indicum Malvaceae Country Mallow, Erribenda, Tuttigida

3 Acacia arabica Mimosaceae Tellatumma

4 Acacia leucophloea Mimosaceae White babool, Circarutumma

5 Acacia nilotica Mimosaceae Babul, Nallatumma

6 Acalypha indica Euphorbiaceae Indian Copperleaf, Harita manjari

7 Acanthospermum hispidum Asteraceae Bristly starbur, Palleru

8 Achchyranthes aspera Amaranthaceae Prickly Chaff flower,Uttarena

9 Adathoda vasica Acanthaceae Malabar Nut, Addasaramu

10 Aegle marmelos Rutaceae Bel, Wood Apple, Sandiliyamu

11 Aerva lanata Amaranthaceae Mountain Knot Grass, Pindidonda

12 Agave Americana Agavaceae Century Plant, Kittanara

13 Agave sisalana Agavaceae Sisal agave

14 Ageratum conyzoides Asteraceae Goat weed

15 Ailanthus excelsa Simaroubaceae Indian Tree of Heaven, Peddamandu

16 Alangium salvifolium Alangiaceae Sage leaved alngium, Urgu

17 Albizia lebbek Mimosaceae Siris Tree, Vaga

18 Albizia odorattissima Mimosaceae Black Siris, Cinduga




19 Albizia procera Mimosaceae White Siris, Tella chinduga

20 Allamanda cathartica Apocynaceae Golden trumpet, Allenandatheega

21 Alocasia macrorrhizos Arecaceae Elephant Ear Taro, Chara kanda, Sara chema

22 Aloe vera Liliaceae Kalabanda

23 Alternanthera sessilis Amaranthaceae Dwarf Copperleaf, Ponnagantikura

24 Alysicarpus monilifer Fabaceae Necklace Pod, Maera

25 Amaranthus spinosus Amaranthaceae Prickly Amaranth, Mullatotakura

26 Amaranthus viridis Amaranthaceae Green Amaranth, Chilaka-thotakoora

27 Ammannia baccifera Lythraceae Acrid weed, Agnivendrapakku

28 Anacardium occidentale Anacardiaceae Cashew, Munthamamidi

29 Anona squamosa Anonaceae Custard apple, Seethapandu

30 Arachis hypogea Faboideae Ground nut, Verusenaga

31 Argemone mexicana Papaveraceae Prickly poppy, Brahmadandi

32 Aristida adscensionis Poaceae Coomon Needle grass

33 Aristida funiculata Poaceae Grass

34 Artocarpus heterophyllus Moraceae Jackfruit, Panas

35 Asparagus racemosus Asperagaceae Satavari, Abiruvu, Pillapitsara

36 Atalantia monophylla Rutaceae Wild Lime

37 Azadirachta indica Meliaceae Neem, Vepa

38 Bambusa arundinacea Poaceae Bamboo, Veduru

39 Barleria prionitis Acanthaceae Porcupine flower, Gorantachettu

40 Bassia latifolia Sapotaceae Indian Butter Tree, Ippa

41 Boerhavia diffusa Nyctaginaceae Pig weed, Punarnava, Atakamamidi

42 Boerhavia erecta Nyctaginaceae Erect spiderling

43 Bombax ceiba Bombacaceae Silk Cotton Tree, Buruga

44 Borassus flabellifer Arecaceae Palmyra Palm, Tatichettu

45 Bougainvillea spectabilis Nyctaginaceae Great Bougainvillea, Kakithalapuvvu

46 Bridelia retusa Phyllanthaceae Spinous Kino Tree, Koramaddi

47 Bulbostylis barbatta Cyperaceae Water Grass, Samachamati Gadda

48 Butea monosperma Fabaceae Flame of Forest, Moduga

49 Caeselpinia pulcherrima Caesalpiniaceae Peacock Flower, Ratnagandhi

50 Calendula officinalis Asteraceae Marigold

51 Calophyllum inophyllum Clusiaceae Punnagamu, Punnaga Chetu

52 Calotropis gigantea Asclepiadaceae Crown Flower, Jilledi Puvvu

53 Calotropis procera Asclepiadaceae Rubber Bush, Erra Jilledu

54 Canna indica Cannaceae Indian shot, Canna

55 Capparis sepiaria Capparaceae Wild Capper bush, Nallavuppi

56 Cardiospermum halicacabum

Sapindaceae Baloon vine, uddakakara, ekkudutige

57 Carica papaya Caricaceae Bappayi

58 Carissa carandas Apocynaceae Karanda, Peddakalavi

59 Carissa spinarum Apocynaceae Wild Karanda, Kavali

60 Cassia auriculata Caesalpiniaceae Tanners Cassia, Tangedu

61 Cassia fistula Caesalpiniaceae Amaltas, Golden Shower tree

62 Cassia occidentalis Caesalpiniaceae Coffee weed, Thangedu

63 Cassia siamea Caesalpiniaceae Seematangedu




64 Cassia tora Caesalpiniaceae Sickle senna, Tagirisa

65 Casuarina equisetifolia Casuarinaceae Whistling Pine, Saruguda

66 Ceiba pentandra Bombacaceae White Silk-Cotton Tree, Tellaburaga

67 Cenchrus ciliaris Poaceae Buffel grass, Kusa, Setiger

68 Cestrum diurnum Solanaceae Day Jasmine

69 Cestrum nocturnum Solanaceae Night Blooming Jasmine

70 Chloris barbata Poaceae Feather finger grass, Uppu gaddi

71 Chloris dolichostachya Poaceae Finger grass

72 Chrysanthemum sp. Asteraceae Chrysanthemum, Samanthi

73 Cissus quadrangularis Vitaceae Devil's Backbone, gudametige, kokkitaya-ralu

74 Citrus limon Rutaceae Lemon, Nimmu

75 Citrus medica Rutaceae Citron, Puramu

76 Cleome gynandra Cleomaceae Wild Spider flower, Thella vamita, Thivezhai

77 Cleome viscosa Cleomaceae Tickweed, Kukkavaminta

78 Clitoria ternatea Fabaceae Butterfly Pea, Dintena

79 Coccinia indica Cucurbitaceae Ivy gourd, Dhonda

80 Cocculus hirsutus Menispermaceae Broom Creeper, Chipuru tiga, Dusaritiga

81 Cocos nucifera Palmae Coconut, kobbari chettu

82 Codiaeum variegatum Euphorbiaceae Croton

83 Coleus ambionocus Lamiaceae Indian Mint, Karpooravalli, Sugandhavalkam

84 Commelina benghalensis Commelinaceae Dew Flower, Neerukaassuvu

85 Corchorus olitorius Tiliaceae Jews mallow, Parinta

86 Crossandra infundibuliformis Acanthaceae Fire Cracker Flower, Kanakambaramu

87 Crotolaria retusa Fabaceae Rattlepod, Pottigilligichacha

88 Croton bonplandianus Euphorbiaceae Ban Tulsi

89 Croton sparsiflorus Euphorbiaceae Dog Chilli, kukka mirapa, pichhi mirapa

90 Cucumis melo Cucurbitaceae Musk melon, Velipandu

91 Cucumis sativus Cucurbitaceae Cucumber, Dosekaya

92 Cuscuta reflexa Convolvulaceae Giant Dodder, Sitamma pogunalu

93 Cymbopogon citratus Poaceae Lemon grass, Nimmagaddi

94 Cynodon dactylon Poaceae Bermuda grass, Ghericha, gerichagaddi

95 Cyperus difformis Cyperaceae Smallflower umbrella-sedge

96 Cyperus rotundus Cyperaceae Common Nut Sedge, Tungagaddi

97 Dalbergia sissoo Fabaceae Sisham, Irugudu, Shishupa

98 Datura metel Solanaceae Thorn apple, Ummetta

99 Delonix regia Caesalpiniaceae Peacock Flower, Peddaturayi

100 Dendrophthoe falcata Loranthaceae Honey Suckle Mistletoe, Jiddu, Yelinga

101 Desmodium triflorum Fabaceae Creeping Tick Treefoil, Muntamandu

102 Dichanthium annulatum Poaceae Marvel grass, Molava gaddi

103 Digera muricata Amaranthaceae Flase, Amaranth, Chenchelikura

104 Digitaria adscendens Poaceae Crab grass, Kakikalu gaddi

105 Digitaria bicornis Poaceae Finger grass

106 Dillenia pentagyna Dilleniaceae Dog Teak, Chinna kalinga

107 Echinochloa colona Poaceae Small barnyard grass, othagaddi

108 Eclipta alba Asteraceae False Daisy, Galagara

109 Eclipta prostrata Asteraceae False daisy, Guntagalagara, Bringarajamu




110 Emblica officinalis Phyllanthaceae Indian gooseberry, Usiri

111 Enicostema axillare Gentianaceae Indian White head, Nelagolimidi, Nelagurugudu

112 Eragrostis spectabilis Poaceae Bunchgrass

113 Erythrina indica Fabaceae Indian Coral Tree, Baridachettu

114 Erythrina variegata Fabaceae Indian coral tree, Kavuku

115 Erythroxylon monogynum Erythroxylaceae Bastard sandal, Gatiri, Paribhadrakamu

116 Eucalyptus camaldulensis Myrtaceae Jamaoil, Neelagiri

117 Euphorbia antiquorum Euphorbiaceae Triangular Spurge, Bommajemudu

118 Euphorbia heterophyla Euphorbiaceae Painted-leaf spurge

119 Euphorbia hirta Euphorbiaceae Asthma weed, Nanabalu

120 Euphorbia neriifolia Euphorbiaceae Leafy Milk Hedge, Akujamudu

121 Euphorbia tirucalli Euphorbiaceae Pencil cactus,Manchi Jamudu

122 Evolvulus alsinoides Convolvulaceae Dwarf Morning Glory, Vishnukrantha

123 Ficus benghalensis Moraceae Banyan, Marri chettu

124 Ficus carica Moraceae Common Fig, Atti, Bodda

125 Ficus hispida Moraceae Hairy Fig, bomma-medi

126 Ficus religiosa Moraceae Peepal, Pippalamu, Ravichettu

127 Flacourtia indica Salicaceae Governors plum, nakka-neredu

128 Gardenia jasminoides Rubiaceae Cape jasmine, Gandharaj

129 Garuga pinnata Burseraceae Garuga, Konda vepa

130 Gisekia pharnaceoides Molluginaceae Balukasag, esakadantikurra

131 Gloriosa superba Colchicaceae Flame lily, Agnisikha

132 Gomphrena globosa Amaranthaceae Globe Amaranth, Vaadamalli

133 Hadina cordifolia Rubiaceae Haldu, Pasupukadamba

134 Heliotropium indicum Boraginaceae Indian turnsole, Nagadanti

135 Hemidesmus indicus Apocynaceae Indian sarasaparilla, Sungandhipala

136 Hibiscus canabinus Malvaceae Pimdikura, Gonkura

137 Hibiscus esculentus Malvaceae Lady’s finger, Benda

138 Hibiscus micranthus Malvaceae Tiny Flower Hibiscus, Chalabharate

139 Hibiscus rosasinensis Malvaceae Shoeflower,Javapushpamu ; Mandara

140 Hygrophila auriculata Acanthaceae Marsh Barbel, Enugu palleru, Vana sringatamu

141 Hyptis suaveolens Lamiaceea Bush Mit, sirna tulasi

142 Impatiens balsamina Balsaminaceae Garden Balsam, Chilaka mukka puvvu

143 Indigofera tinctoria Fabaceae True Indigo, Konda nili, Neel

144 Ipomea carnea Convolvulaceae Bush Morning Glory, pandiri thooti

145 Ipomea hederfolia Convolvulaceae Scarlet Morning Glory, Kasiratnam

146 Ipomea obscura Convolvulaceae Obscure morning glory, Nalla kokkita, Golla jiddu aaku

147 Ixora coccinea Rubiaceae Ixora, manmadhabanam

148 Ixora parviflora Rubiaceae Torch tree, Korimipala

149 Jasmimun officinalae Oleaceae Jasmine, Malli

150 Jasminum arborescens Oleaceae Shrubby Jasmine, adavi jaji, adavi malli

151 Jatropha glandulifera Euphorbiaceae Adavi-amadam, Dundaga aaku

152 Kyllinga triceps Cyperaceae Spikes edge, Gandala

153 Lannea coromandelica Anacardiaceae Indian Ash Tree, Gumpena




154 Lantana camara Verbenaceae Lantana, Pulikampa

155 Lawsonia inermis Lythraceae Henna, Goeranta

156 Leucaena latisiliquum Mimosaceae Suba bul

157 Leucaena leucocephala Mimosaceae Wild Tamarind

158 Leucas aspera Lamiaceae Common Leucas, Tummachettu

159 Limonia acidissima Rutaceae Wood apple, Velaga

160 Loranthus cordifolius Loranthaceae Heart-Leaf Mistletoe

161 Lycopersicon esculentum Solanaceae Tomato, Tamatakaya

162 Malvastrum coromandelianum Malvaceae False Mallow

163 Mangifera indica Anacardiaceae Mango, Mamidipandu

164 Marsilea quadrifolia Marsileaceae Four Leaf Clover, Mudugu taamara mokka

165 Melia azadirachta Meliaceae Indian Liliac, Turaka vepa

166 Merremia emarginata Convolvulaceae Kidney Leaf Morning Glory, Elikajemudu

167 Millingtonia hortensis Bignoniaceae Tree Jasmine, Kavuki

168 Mimosa hamata Mimosaceae Hooked Mimosa, Undrakampa

169 Mimosa pudica Mimosaceae Touch-me-not, Aattapatti

170 Morinda tinctoria Rubiaceae Indian mulberry, Maddichettu

171 Moringa oleifera Moringaceae Drumstick, Mochakamu, Mulaga

172 Murraya koengii Rutaceae Curry leaf, karivepachettu

173 Musa paradisiaca Musaceae Banana, Aratichettu

174 Nelumbo nucifera Nelumbonaceae Lotus, Tamara

175 Nerium indicum Apocynaceae Indian Oleander, Erra ganneru

176 Nerium oleander Apocynaceae Oleander, Ganneru

177 Nyctanthus arbortristis Oleaceae Coral Jasmine, Parijatamu

178 Nymphaea pubescens Nymphaeaceae Water Lily

179 Ocimum americanum Lamiaceae Wild Basil, Kukka Thulasi

180 Ocimum basilicum Lamiaceae Sweet Basil, bhoo tulasi

181 Ocimum canum Lamiaceae Rosary Basil, Kuppatulasi

182 Ocimum gratissimum Lamiaceae Clove Basil,nimmatulasi

183 Ocimum sanctum Lamiaceae Holy Basil, Thulasi

184 Oldenlandia umbellata Rubiaceae Dye root, Cheriveru

185 Opuntia dillenii Cactaceae Prickly Pear, Nagajamudu

186 Opuntia vulgaris Aizoaceae Pricklypear, Nagajamudu

187 Oxalis corniculata Oxalidaceae Creeping Wood Sorrel, Pulichinta

188 Pandanus odoraltissimus Pandanaceae Screw Pine, Gedaga, Ketaki

189 Parkinsonia aculeata Fabaceae Jerusalem Thorn, Seemathumma

190 Parthenium hysterophorus Asteraceae Congress grass

191 Passiflora foetida Passifloraceae Stinking passionflower, Tellajumiki

192 Pavetta indica Rubiaceae Indian Pavetta, Papidi

193 Pavonia zeylanica Malvaceae Swamp Mallow, Peramutti, Karubenda

194 Peltophorum pterocarpum Caesalpiniaceae Copperpod, konda cinta, pacha sunkesula

195 Pergularia daemia Asclepiadaceae Pergularia, Dustapuchettu, Jittupaku

196 Phoenix acaulis Arecaceae Stemless Date Palm, Eetha

197 Phoenix sylvestris Arecaceae Silver Date Palm, Eetha pandu

198 Phyla nodifolia Verbanaceae Frog fruit, Bokkena




199 Phyllanthus maderaspatensis

Phyllanthaceae Nalla usirika

200 Phyllanthus nirurii Phyllanthaceae nelaustrika

201 Phyllanthus reticulatus Phyllanthaceae Black-berried featherfoil, nallapuli

202 Physalis minima Solanaceae Little Gooseberry, Kupanti

203 Pistia stratiotes Arecaceae Water lettuce, Akasatamara

204 Pithecellobium dulce Mimosaceae Sweet tamarind, Simachinta

205 Plumeria acutifolia Apocynaceae Frangipani, Devaganneru

206 Plumeria rubra Apocynaceae Frangipani, Sampangi

207 Polyalthia longifolia Annonaceae Indian mast tree, Devdaru

208 Pongamia pinnata Fabaceae Indian Beech, Pungu

209 Portulaca oleracea Portulacaceae Common Purslane, Gangapavilikura, Peddhapayilikura

210 Premna tomentosa Verbenaceae Bastard Teak, Nagaru

211 Prosopis glandulosa Mimosodeae Honey Mesquite

212 Prosopis juliflora Fabaceae Algaroba, Mullathumma

213 Prosopis spicigera Mimosaceae Khejri Tree, Jammi

214 Psidium gujava Myrtaceae Guava, Goyyapandu

215 Punica granatum Lythraceae Pomegranate, Danimma Pandu

216 Rosa indica Rosaceae Rose

217 Saccharum munja Poaceae Pin red grass, Mujugaddi

218 Saccharum spontaneum Poaceae Kans grass, Kaki ceruku

219 Samanea saman Mimosodeae Rain Tree, Dorisena

220 Sansevieria trifasciata Asperagaceae Snake Plant

221 Sapindus emarginatus Sapindaceae Notched Leaf Soapnut, Kungititkaya, Kunkudu-chettu

222 Sesbania grandiflora Fabaceae Agati, Ettagise, Sukanasamu

223 Sida acuta Malvaceae Common Wireweed, Muttavapulagamu

224 Sida cordifolia Malvaceae Country Mallow, Chittamutti, Matavapulagam

225 Sida rhombifolia Malvaceae Wild mallow, Mayir manikkam

226 Solanum indicum Solanaceae Poison berry, Peddamulaka

227 Solanum nigrum Solanaceae Black-berry night shade, Kasaka

228 Solanum surattense Solanaceae Yellow berried nightshade, nellamulaka

229 Solanum torvum Solanaceae Turkey berry, Kottuvastu

230 Solanum trilobatum Solanaceae Alarkapatramu, kondavuchinta

231 Sorghum bicolor Poaceae Fox tail millet, Maize

232 Sphaeranthus indica Asteraceae East Indian Globe Thistle, Boddatarapu

233 Sterculia urens Sterculiaceae Gum karaya, Kavili

234 Syzygium cumini Myrtaceae Jamun, Neereedu

235 Tabernaemontana divaricata Apocynaceae Crape Jasmine, Nandiyarvattam

236 Tamarindus indica Caesalpiniaceae Tamarind, Chinta

237 Tectona grandis Lamiaceae Teak, Teku

238 Tephrosia purpurea Fabaceae Wild Indigo, Vempali

239 Terminalia catappa Combretaceae Indian Almond, Tapasataruvu

240 Thespesia lampas Malvaceae Common Mallow, adavi benda, adavi pratti

241 Thespesia populnea Malvaceae Indian Tulip Tree, Ganga ravi chettu

242 Thevetia peruviana Apocynaceae Yellow Oleander, Ganneru




243 Tinospora cordifolia Menispermaceae Indian Tinospora, Manapala

244 Tribulus terrestris Zygophyllaceae Puncture Vine, Cinnpalleru

245 Tridax procumbens Asteraceae Tridax daisy, Gaddichamanthi

246 Typha angustata Typhaceae Cat tail reed, Dabbujambu

247 Vernonia cinerea Asteraceae Purple Fleabane, Garitikamma

248 Vicoa indica Asteraceae Golden Disy

249 Vinca rosea Apocynaceae Red Periwinkle, Billa ganneru

250 Vitex negundo Verbenaceae Chaste Tree, Vavili

251 Xanthium spinosum Asteraceae Spiny Cocklebur,

252 Xanthium strumarium Asteraceae Common Cocklebur, Marulutige

253 Yucca aloifolia Agavaceae Spanish Dagger, Palm Lily

254 Ziziphus jujube Rhamnaceae Jujube, Regi

255 Ziziphus nummularia Rhamnaceae Jhar Beri, Nelaregu, Jitta reni

256 Ziziphus oenoplia Rhamnaceae Jackal Jujube, Paragi, Paringi

257 Ziziphus rugosa Rhamnaceae Wild Jujube, gottichettu

258 Zoysia matrella Poaceae Korean grass

Medicinal species

1 Abrus precatorius Fabaceae Coral bead vine, Rosary pea, Guruvinda

2 Achchyranthes aspera Amaranthaceae Prickly Chaff flower,Uttarena

3 Adathoda vasica Acanthaceae Malabar Nut, Addasaramu

4 Aegle marmelos Rutaceae Bel, Wood Apple, Sandiliyamu

5 Aloe vera Liliaceae Kalabanda

6 Alternanthera sessilis Amaranthaceae Dwarf Copperleaf, Ponnagantikura

7 Amaranthus viridis Amaranthaceae Green Amaranth, Chilaka-thotakoora

8 Andrographis paniculata Acanthaceae Kariyat, Nilavembu 9 Azadirachta indica Meliaceae Neem, Vepa

10 Calotropis gigantea Asclepiadaceae Crown Flower, Jilledi Puvvu

11 Calotropis procera Asclepiadaceae Rubber Bush, Erra Jilledu

12 Cissus quadrangularis Vitaceae Devil's Backbone, gudametige, kokkitaya-ralu

13 Cynodon dactylon Poaceae Bermuda grass, Ghericha, gerichagaddi

14 Eclipta alba Asteraceae False Daisy, Galagara

15 Enicostema axillare Gentianaceae Indian White head, Nelagolimidi, Nelagurugudu

16 Euphorbia hirta Euphorbiaceae Asthma weed, Nanabalu

17 Ficus benghalensis Moraceae Banyan, Marri chettu

18 Jatropha glandulifera Euphorbiaceae Adavi-amadam, Dundaga aaku

19 Leucas aspera Lamiaceae Common Leucas, Tummachettu

20 Ocimum sanctum Lamiaceae Holy Basil, Thulasi

21 Solanum surattense Solanaceae Yellow berried nightshade, nellamulaka

22 Solanum trilobatum Solanaceae Alarkapatramu, kondavuchinta

23 Tridax procumbens Asteraceae Tridax daisy, Gaddichamanthi

24 Vitex negundo Verbenaceae Chaste Tree, Vavili

Endangered Species : Nil

Endemic Species : Nil


Thick population of herbs are found due to the moderate rainfall. The nature of shrubs and trees in the

study areas are of drought resistant types. Among tree species Acacia, Azadirachta, Borassus, Ficus,

Morinda, Prosopis, Subabul species showed luxuriant growth. Besides the natural vegetation, agricultural

and commercial crops are cultivated in and around the study area.

The types of cultivated plants are determined by the soil type and climatological factors. Paddy, Red

gram, Pulses, etc. are found to be cultivated among the agricultural crops. Vegetables, Cotton, etc. are

commercially cultivated.

Endangered Plants : The study area did not record the presence of any Rare, Endemic, Endangered and

Threatened (REET) species. The records of Botanical survey of India and Forest department also did not

indicate presence of any endangered and or Vulnerable species in this area.

3.9.2 Fauna

Both direct and indirect observation methods were used to survey the fauna. Visual encounter (search)

method was employed to record vertebrate species. Additionally survey of relevant literature was also

done to consolidate the list of vertebrate fauna distributed in the area. Since birds may be considered as

indicators for monitoring and understanding human impacts on ecological systems, attempt was made to

gather quantitative data on the group by:

v Determining the bird population of migratory and local birds by taking 10 random readings at every

location.

v Observing mammals, amphibians and reptiles, noting their calls, droppings, burrows, pugmarks,

nestings and other signs.

v Point Survey Method: observations were made in each site for 15 minutes duration.

v Road Side Counts: The observer traveled by motor vehicles from site to site, all sightings were

recorded (this was done both in the day and night time). An index of abundance of each species was

also established.

v Pellet and Track Counts: All possible animal tracks and pellets were identified and recorded.

v Physical observations may also carried out from the machans, if necessary, for two-twelve hour

periods,one during day time and the other during night time for terrestrial fauna and

v Local inhabitants were interviewed for details of plants and animals and to get ethnobiological data.

The details of fauna found in the study area are given in Tables 3.35.

The area does not fall in the migratory bird path within the 10 km radius of the study area. The avifauna

observed in the study area are basically local migrants only.

Endangered Species: Based on the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 (WPA 1972), species short-listed as

Schedule I are considered as endangered species.

Among the fauna recorded, most of them are common resident population and no Rare, Endemic,

Endangered and Threatened species and no Schedule-I Species encountered in the study area.


Table : 3.35 List of Fauna

Sl. No. Scientific Name Common Name Status WPA Schedule

Insects 1 Agrion sp & Petalura sp Dragon fly C IV 2 Aethriamata brevipennis Scarlet Marsh Hawk C IV 3 Agriocnemis pygmaea Pygmy Darlet C IV 4 Apis indica Honey bee C IV 5 Aranea sp Spider C IV 6 Brachythemis contaminata Ditch Jewel C IV 7 Carausius sp Stick insect C IV 8 Ceriagrion coromandelianum Coromandel Marsh Dart C IV 9 Cicada sp. Cicade C IV 10 Coccinella septenpunctata Lady bird beetle C IV 11 Coenagrion sp & Ischnura Damsel fly C IV 12 Danaus chiysippus Plain tiger C IV 13 Danaus plexipppus Striped tiger C IV 14 Diplocodes trivialis Ground Skimmer C IV 15 Disparoneura Black - Winged Bambootail C IV 16 Eumenus Wasp C IV 17 Euthalia nais Baronet C IV 18 Hamitermes silvestri Termite C IV 19 Hieroglyphus sp Grasshopper C IV 20 Ictinogomphus rap ax Common Clubtail C IV 21 Ischnura aurora Golden Darlet C IV 22 Mantis religiosa Praying mantis C IV 23 Monomorium indicum Ant C IV 24 Myremeleon Ant lion larva C IV 25 Orthetrum Sabina Green Marsh Hawk C IV 26 Palamnaeus swammerdam Scorpion C IV 27 Pseudagrion microcephalum Blue Grass Darlet C IV 28 Scolopendra Centipede C IV 29 Telchinia violae Tawny coster C IV 30 Terias hecabe Grass yellow C IV 31 Tholymis tillarga Coral - Tailed Cloud Wing C IV 32 Tramea limbata Black Marsh Trotter C IV

Butterflies 1 Acraea violae Tawny Coster C - 2 Ariadnae ariadnae Angled castor C - 3 Atrophaneura aristolochiae Common Rose C - 4 Castalius rosimon Common pierrot C - 5 Catochrysops strabo Forget-Me-Not C - 6 Catopsilia pomona Common Emigrant C - 7 Catopsilia pyranthe Mottled Emigrant C - 8 Cepora nerissa Common Gull C - 9 Chilades lajus Lime Blue C - 10 Colotis danae Crimson Tip C - 11 Colotis etrida Small Orange Tip C - 12 Colotis fausta Large Salmon Arab C - 13 Danaus chrysippus Plain Tiger C - 14 Delias eucharis Common Jezebel C - 15 Euploea core Common Crow C - 16 Eurema brigitta Small Grass Yellow C - 17 Eurema hecabe Lin. Common grass yellow C - 18 Euthalia nais Baronet C -



19 Freyeria trochylus Grass Jewel C - 20 Graphium Agamemnon Lin. Tailed jay C - 21 Hypolimnas bolina Lin. Great Egglfy C - 22 Ixi as pyrene Yellow Orange Tip C - 23 Ixias marianne White Orange Tip C - 24 Jamides celeno Common cerulean C - 25 Junonia almana Peacock Pansy C - 26 Junonia atlites Grey pansey C - 27 Junonia hierta Yellow Pansy C - 28 Junonia iphita Chocolate Pansy C - 29 Junonia lemonias Lemon pansy C - 30 Junonia orithiya Blue Pansy C - 31 Junoria almanac Lin. Peacock Pansy C - 32 Melanitis leda Common Evening C - 33 Mycalesis perseus Brown Common Bushbrown C - 34 Neptis hylas Common Sailer C - 35 Pachliopta hector Lin. Crimson rose C - 36 Papilio demoleus Lime Butterfly C - 37 Papilio polymnestor Blue Mormon C - 38 Papilio polytes Common Mormon C - 39 Parantica aglea Stoll Glassy tiger C - 40 Paresonia valeria Common Wanderer C - 41 Pelopidas mathias Small Branded Swift C - 42 Polyura athamas Common Nawab C - 43 Rapala iarbus Indian Red Flash C - 44 Spialia galba Indian Skipper C - 45 Tarucus nara Rounded Pierrot C - 46 Tirumala limniace Blue Tiger C - 47 Triodes minos Southern birdwing C - 48 Zizula hylax Tiny Grass Blue C -

Fish 1 Aorichthys seenghala Giant River Catfish C - 2 Amblypharyngodon sp Carplet C - 3 Aplocheilus lineatus Tiger Panchax C - 4 Brachydanio rerio Zebra Danio C - 5 Catla catla Catla C - 6 Channa orientalis Asiatic Snakehead C - 7 Channa punctatus Spotted Snakehead C - 8 Channa striatus Striped Snakehead C - 9 Chela sp Trout C - 10 Cirrhinus mrigala Mrigal C - 11 Clarias batrachus Magur C - 12 Colisa lalia Dwarf Gourami C - 13 Cyprinus carpio Common Carp C - 14 Etroplus maculatus Orange Chromide C - 15 Etroplus suratensis Banded Pearlspot C - 16 Eutropiichthys vacha Batchwa Vacha C - 17 Glossogobius giuris Tank Goby C - 18 Heteropneustes fossilis Stinging Catfish C - 19 Hilsa ilisha Hilsa C - 20 Hyporhamphus Congaturi Halfbeak C - 21 Labeo rohita Rohu C - 22 Lepidocephalus Malabar Loach C -



23 Mastacembelus Tire - Track Spiny Eel C - 24 Nandus nandus Mottled Nandus C - 25 Nemacheilus denisoni Day's Loach C - 26 Ompok bimaculatus Indian Butter - Catfish C - 27 Ophiocephalus punctatus Tilapia C - 28 Oreochromis mossambicus Tilapia C - 29 Puntius dorsalis Long - Snouted barb C - 30 Puntius fasciatus Ember barb C - 31 Puntius ticto Ticto Barb C -

*- List of fish includes species found in water bodies of River Krishna, Paleru River, lakes, canals, etc. of the study area.

Amphibians 1 Bufo melanrostictus Common Indian Toad C IV 2 Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis Skipper Frog C IV 3 Fejervarya sp Cricket Frog C IV 4 Hoplobatrachus tigerinus Indian Bull Frog C IV 5 Hyla arboria Tree Frog C IV 6 Rana hexadactyla. Pond frog C IV 7 Rana tigrina Common tiger frog C IV

Reptiles 1 Bungarus caeruleus Common Krait, Katla pamu C IV 2 Calotes versicolor Garden lizard, Tonda C IV 3 Chamaleon spp. Indian Chameleon C IV 4 Dendrelaphis tristis Common Bronzeback Tree Snake C IV 5 Dryphis nasutus Whip Snake, Psarika pamu C IV 6 Dryphis sp. Tree Snake, Chettu pamu C IV 7 Hemidactylus frenatus Common House Geko C IV 8 Hemidactylus garnotii Indo Pacific Geko, Nallikeechu C IV 9 Hemidactylus maculatus Rock Gecko C IV 10 Hemidactylus reticulatus Reticulated Gecko C IV 11 Liessemus punctata Penninsular mud turtle C IV 12 Mabuya carinata Brahminy Skink C IV 13 Melanochelys Indian Pond Terrapin C IV 14 Naja naja Cobra, Thrachupamu C II 15 Ophisops leshnaultii Leshnault's Lacertid C II 16 Ptyas mucosus Common Rat Snake C IV 17 Ptyas mucosus. Rat snake, Jerripothu C IV 18 Sitana ponticeriana Fan -Throated Lizard C IV 19 Typholops sp. Blind Snake, Guddipamu C IV 20 Vipera russseli Russell’s viper, Raktha pinjari C II

Birds 1 Accipiter badius Shikra C IV 2 Acridothers trists Myna, common, Saada goruvanka C IV 3 Actitis hypoleucos Common Sandpiper C IV 4 Aegithina tiphia Common Iora C IV 5 Alcedo atthis Common Kingfisher C IV 6 Amandava amandava Red Avadavat C IV 7 Amauromis phoenicurus Water hen, Neetikodi C IV 8 Anastomus oscitans Asian Openbill C IV 9 Anhinga melanogaster Darter C IV 10 Apus affinis House Swift, Babila C IV 11 Arachnothera longirostris Little spinderhunter C IV 12 Ardea alba modesta Large egret C IV 13 Ardea cinerea Grey Heron C IV



14 Ardea purpurea Purple Heron C IV 15 Aredeola grayii Indian Pond Heron C IV 16 Athene brama Spotted Owl, Gudlaguba C IV 17 Bubulcus ibis Cattle Egret C IV 18 Calidris minuta Little Stint C IV 19 Casmerodius albus Great Egret C IV 20 Centrpus sinesis Crow pheasant, Mohka C IV 21 Ceryle rudis Pied Kingfisher C IV 22 Charadrius dubius Little Ringed Plover C IV 23 Columbia livaia, Blue Rock Pigeon C IV 24 Copsychus saularis Oriental Magpie Robin C IV 25 Coracias benghalensis Indian Roller C IV 26 Coracina macei Large Cuckooshrike C IV 27 Corvus macrohyuchos Jungle Crow, Adavikaki C IV 28 Corvus splendens Crow, Kaaki C V 29 Cuculus varus Cuckoo, Kokila C IV 30 Cypsiurus balasiensis Asian Palm Swift C IV 31 Dendrocygna javanica Lesser Whistling Duck C IV 32 Dicrurus macrocerus Black Drongo C IV 33 Dinopium benghalense Malabar goldenbacked woodpecker C IV 34 Dupetor flavicollis Black bittern C IV 35 Egretta garetta Little Egret, Karchi Eagle C IV 36 Elanus caeruleus Black-Shouldered Kite C IV 37 Eudynamis scolopaceus Koel, Kokila C IV 38 Francolinus pondicerianus Grey Partridge, Chakoramu,Kouju C IV 39 Fulica atra Common Coot C IV 40 Gallinula chloropus Common Moorhen C IV 41 Galuciddum radiatuum Barred Jungle Owlet, Adavi gudlaguba C IV 42 Geochelidon nilotica Gull-Bellied Tern C IV 43 Halacyon smyrnensis Indian white breasted kingfisher C IV 44 Halcyon smyrnensis White-Throated Kingfisher C IV 45 Haliastur indus Brahminy kite C IV 46 Hirando rustica, Common Swallow, Babil, Vanakovela C IV 47 Hydrophasianus Pheasant - Tailed Jacana C IV 48 Lanius vittatus Bay-Backed Shrike C IV 49 Lonchura malabarica White throated Munia,Sar munia C IV 50 Lonchura malacca Black - Headed Munia C IV 51 Lonchura striata Spotted Munia, Tetai Munia C IV 52 Megalaima Coppersmith Barbet C IV 53 Meops philippinus Bluetailed bee-eater C IV 54 Merops orientalis Green Bee-Eater C IV 55 Mesophoyx intermedia Intermediate Egret C IV 56 Metopidius indicus Bronze - Winged Jacana C IV 57 Milvus migrans Black Kite C IV 58 Mirafra cantillans Singing Bushlark C IV 59 Monti cola solitarius Blue rock Thrush C IV 60 Motacilla White - Browed Wagtail C IV 61 Mycteria leucocephala Painted Stork C IV 62 Nectarinia asiatica Purple Sunbird C IV 63 Nectarinia minima Small sunbird C IV 64 Nycticorax nycticorax Black-Crowned Night Heron C IV 65 Orthotomus sutorius Common Tailor bird C IV 66 Passer domesticus House Sparrow C IV 67 Pericrocotus Small Minivet C IV



68 Phaenicophaeus Sirkeer Malkoha C IV 69 Phalacrocorax niger Cormmorant, Cheruvukkai C IV 70 Phoenicurus phoenicurus Common Redstart C IV 71 Ploceus philippinus Common Weaver Bird, Baya C IV 72 Porphyrio porphyrio Purple Swamphen C IV 73 Prinia buchanani Rufous - Fronted Prinia C IV 74 Prinia hodgsonii Grey - Breasted Prinia C IV 75 Psittacula eupatria Large Indian Parakeet, Chiluka C IV 76 Psittacula krameri Rose-ringed Parakeet, Ramachiluka C IV 77 Pyconotus cafer Red - Vented Bulbul C IV 78 Pyconotus luteolus White - Browed Bulbul C IV 79 Rhipidura aureola White - Browed Fantail C IV 80 Sarkidiornis melanotus Comb Duck C IV 81 Saxicoloides fulicata Indian Robin, Kalchuri C IV 82 Sterna acuticauda Black-bellied tern C IV 83 Streptopelia decactao Ring Dove, Kapothamu C IV 84 Streptopelia senegalensis Laughing Dove C IV 85 Sturnus contra Asian Pied Starling C IV 86 Sturnus pagodarun Black-headed Myna, Goruvanka C IV 87 Tachybaptus ruficollis Little Grebe C IV 88 Tephrodornis Common Woodshrike C IV 89 Treron pheoenicoptera, Green Pigeon, Pavuramu C IV 90 Tringa hypoleucos Common sandpiper C IV 91 Turdoides affinis Yellow - Billed Babbler C IV 92 Upupa epops Common Hoopoe C IV 93 Vanellus indicus Red - Wattled Lapwing C IV

Mammals 1 Bandicota bengalensis Lesser Bandicoot, Pandikokku C,R IV 2 Bandicota indica Greater Bandicoot, Pandikokku C,R IV 3 Bos indicus Cow C IV 4 Bubalus bubalis Buffalo C IV 5 Canis aureus Jackal, Nakka C,R III 6 Canis familiaris Dog C - 7 Capra hircus Goat C - 8 Felis rubiginosa Rusty spotted Cat C IV 9 Funambulus palmarum Three striped squirrel, Chettudutha C.R IV 10 Funambulus pennantii Five - Striped Palm Squirrel, Udutha C IV 11 Herpestes edwarsii Grey Mongoose C.R II 12 Herpestes smithii Ruddy Mongoose C.R II 13 Hystrix indica Porcupine, Mullapandi C.R IV 14 Hystrix indica Indian porcupine C.R IV 15 Lupus nigricollis Indian hare, Kundelu C.R IV 16 Macaca mulatta Rhesus macaque C.R II 17 Macaca mulatto Rhesus Monkey, Kothi C.R II 18 Macaca radiata Bonnet macaque C.R II 19 Mus booduga Indian field rat, Yeluka C IV 20 Mus muscuius House rat, Yeluka C IV 21 Ovis aries Sheep C - 22 Presbytis phayrei Monkey C IV 23 Pteropus giganteus Bat, Indian Flying Fox C V 24 Rattus norvegicus Field mouse C.R IV 25 Rattus rattus House Rat C IV 26 Rhinopoma sp Mouse - Tailed bat C - 27 Sauria lacertidae Lizard C IV



28 Sorex caerulescens Common mush shrew C IV 29 Sus scroffa Wild boar, Adavipandi C III 30 Varanus indicus Common Mongoose, Mungisa C IV

31 Vulpes bengalensis Fox, Guntanakka C IV

Legend : C- Common, M- Migratory, R- Resident, T- Threatened

Insects: The insects in the study area are interrelated with each other and other organisms. They are in perfect balance in their existence. Some of them act as pests, while others are useful and beneficial to the environment and human beings. Pisces: The fishes recorded in the study area include Ophiocephalus, Common carp, Catla, Rohu and Mrigal. Some of the fish species are found in water bodies of River Krishna, Paleru River and in the lakes and canals of the study area. Amphibians: Toads and frogs were the amphibians recorded in the study area. Many of them were seen along the lentic water systems and other areas. Reptiles: The reptiles recorded in the study area include lizards and snakes. Birds: Birds play an important role in understanding the ecological balance and its interrelationships. The occurrence of birds in various locations largely depends on the site characteristics and their presence in different study sites reveals that there is a good relationship between the birds and other organisms and the environment. The maintenance of eco-balance could be seen in the selected study areas. The area does not fall in the migratory bird path within the 10 km radius of the study area. The avifauna observed in the study area are basically local migrants only. Mammals: The distribution of mammals is largely dependent upon the environment of the respective areas. The mammals present in the study area include Bonnet Macaque, Indian palm Squirrel, etc. These mammals are spread over the study area. A balance is observed in the population of these mammals. In the study area, major part of the land is being used for agricultural activities followed by mixed forest and scrubland. No Flora and Fauna species in the study area are listed under the IUCN RED list and Schedule-I List of Wildlife Protection Act. Also, the proposed project activities would not alter the inter-dependence of biodiversity in its vicinity and will not have any advese impacts on the ecology of the study area. 3.10 Socioeconomic Aspects

The socio-economic and health environment surveys were carried out for assessing the baseline status.

There are 20 villages and 1 Town Panchayat in the study area of 10 km radius. The relevant socio-

economic data such as demographic features including population distribution, literacy rate, occupational

status, educational facilities and medical facilities were collected from Census 2011 Data and presented

as Tables 3.36-3.42.

There are about 33,154 Households (HHs) in the study area. The total population was 1,27,970 with a

male population of 63,624 (49.7%) and a female population of 64,346 (50.3%). A marginal difference in

the sex-ratio is observed in the general population.

Table : 3.36 Demographic Profile- 2011 Census

Sl. No.

Name of the Village No. of House holds

Population Scheduled Castes Scheduled Tribes Literates Illiterates

Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female

1 Anumanchipalle 921 3583 1744 1839 652 323 329 75 40 35 2100 1154 946 1483 590 893

2 Balusupadu 583 2205 1080 1125 717 347 370 54 28 26 1183 659 524 1022 421 601

3 Bandipalem 1163 4568 2297 2271 1500 767 733 13 7 6 2434 1388 1046 2134 909 1225

4 Bhimavaram 1474 5543 2783 2760 1662 849 813 100 45 55 2807 1637 1170 2736 1146 1590

5 Budawada 1196 4805 2480 2325 429 225 204 2411 1263 1148 2130 1316 814 2675 1164 1511

6 Chillakallu 2983 11734 5779 5955 2220 1084 1136 1396 672 724 7483 4071 3412 4251 1708 2543

7 Jaggayapetta 13,670 53,530 26,484 27,046 7,678 3,611 4,067 2,308 1,267 1,041 37990 20059 17931 15540 6425 9115

8 Gowravaram 1293 4781 2355 2426 933 481 452 31 15 16 2581 1431 1150 2200 924 1276

9 Jayanthipuram 619 2348 1191 1157 520 269 251 1339 679 660 1109 675 434 1239 516 723

10 Kakaravai 557 1856 931 925 829 427 402 3 2 1 1108 600 508 748 331 417

11 Konakanchi 955 3372 1690 1682 922 469 453 61 31 30 1966 1120 846 1406 570 836

12 Kowthavari Agraharam 698 2759 1392 1367 387 207 180 148 76 72 1664 950 714 1095 442 653

13 Mangollu 1194 4392 2140 2252 1467 719 748 101 51 50 2488 1382 1106 1904 758 1146

14 Mukteswarapuram 713 2742 1385 1357 331 159 172 541 257 284 1877 1025 852 865 360 505

15 Pochampalle 978 3798 1928 1870 1075 574 501 21 10 11 1935 1139 796 1863 789 1074

16 Ravirala 316 1275 626 649 465 233 232 0 0 0 583 319 264 692 307 385

17 Sanagapadu 1025 3916 1966 1950 1869 936 933 120 58 62 1821 1062 759 2095 904 1191

18 Shermohammedpet 1822 7002 3471 3531 667 348 319 419 207 212 3869 2230 1639 3133 1241 1892

19 Tirumalagiri 372 1478 730 748 459 218 241 8 3 5 885 486 399 593 244 349

20 Tripuravaram 32 128 73 55 0 0 0 90 48 42 64 41 23 64 32 32

21 Vedadri 590 2155 1099 1056 30 14 16 502 261 241 1395 817 578 760 282 478

Study Area Total 33154 127970 63624 64346 24812 12260 12552 9741 5020 4721 79472 43561 35911 48498 20063 28435

Percentage, % - - 49.7 50.3 19.4 9.6 9.8 7.6 3.9 3.7 62.1 34.0 28.1 37.9 15.7 22.2


Table : 3.37 Occupation of Population and Work Forces- 2011 Census

Sl. No.

Name of the Census Village

Total Population

Workers Non-Workers Main Workers Marginal Workers

Total Male Female Total Male Female Cultivators Agricultural Labourers

Household Industrial Workers

Other Workers Cultivators

Agricultural Labourers

Household Industrial Workers

Other Workers

1 Anumanchipalle 3583 1953 1063 890 1630 681 949 207 998 20 283 8 356 7 74

2 Balusupadu 2205 1257 661 596 948 419 529 135 884 21 119 17 69 5 7

3 Bandipalem 4568 2797 1438 1359 1771 859 912 528 1773 32 145 11 271 6 31

4 Bhimavaram 5543 3074 1633 1441 2469 1150 1319 384 2188 15 409 7 49 1 21

5 Budawada 4805 2524 1340 1184 2281 1140 1141 182 1836 21 302 15 130 4 34

6 Chillakallu 11734 5302 3316 1986 6432 2463 3969 333 1417 44 2148 30 1102 24 204

7 Jaggayapetta 53,530 20046 14831 5215 33484 11653 21831 259* 3966* 45* 15363* - - - - 8 Gowravaram 4781 2827 1482 1345 1954 873 1081 266 2202 35 275 1 27 1 20

9 Jayanthipuram 2348 1230 635 595 1118 556 562 37 416 0 283 15 458 0 21

10 Kakaravai 1856 1091 579 512 765 352 413 88 702 6 74 0 187 0 34

11 Konakanchi 3372 1806 1023 783 1566 667 899 262 1039 21 341 2 111 11 19

12 Kowthavari Agraharam 2759 1461 886 575 1298 506 792 118 196 45 399 16 511 10 166

13 Mangollu 4392 2612 1349 1263 1780 791 989 285 1806 24 167 10 273 14 33

14 Mukteswarapuram 2742 1207 837 370 1535 548 987 21 433 7 626 1 97 1 21

15 Pochampalle 3798 2236 1164 1072 1562 764 798 450 1587 9 126 7 46 2 9

16 Ravirala 1275 775 395 380 500 231 269 44 288 4 182 13 226 0 18

17 Sanagapadu 3916 2362 1190 1172 1554 776 778 266 1899 7 119 50 10 2 9

18 Shermohammedpet 7002 3760 2072 1688 3242 1399 1843 320 2703 68 491 6 130 0 42

19 Tirumalagiri 1478 745 437 308 733 293 440 71 397 1 271 1 2 0 2

20 Tripuravaram 128 78 40 38 50 33 17 19 47 0 12 0 0 0 0

21 Vedadri 2155 1222 662 560 933 437 496 66 651 9 328 9 147 0 12

Study Area Total 127970 60365 37033 23332 67605 26591 41014 4082 23462 389 7100 219 4202 88 777

Percentage, % - 47.2 28.9 18.2 52.8 20.8 32.0 3.2 18.3 0.3 5.5 0.2 3.3 0.1 0.6

Note : Others category includes Constructions, Trade & Commerce, Transport Storage & Communications, Other Services, etc.

*-Main and Marginal Workers.


Table : 3.38 Educational Facilities in the Study Area

Sl. No.

Name of the Village PPS* PS* MS* SS* SSS* DC* EC* MC* MI* PT* VTS* SSD*

1 Anumanchipalle a 1 1 b b b b c b b b c 2 Balusupadu b 1 1 1 b b b c b b b c 3 Bandipalem c 1 1 a a c c c c c c c 4 Bhimavaram 1 1 1 1 c c 1 c b c b c

5 Budawada b 1 1 b b b b c b b b c 6 Chillakallu 1 1 1 1 b b b c b b b c 7 Gowravaram c 1 1 1 1 c c c c c c c 8 Jaggayapetta 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 1 9 Jayanthipuram b 1 1 b b b b c b b b c 10 Kakaravai b 1 1 a b b c c c c c c 11 Konakanchi c 1 1 1 c c c c c c c c 12 Kowthavari Agraharam a 1 1 a a a a c a a a c 13 Mangollu c 1 1 1 c c b c c c c c 14 Mukteswarapuram b 1 1 1 b b b c b b b c 15 Pochampalle c 1 1 c c c c c c c c c 16 Ravirala b 1 b b b b b c b b b c 17 Sanagapadu b 1 1 b b b b c c b b c 18 Shermohammedpet b 1 1 1 b b b c b b b c 19 Tirumalagiri a 1 a a a a a c a a a c 20 Tripuravaram b 1 b b b b b c b b b c 21 Vedadri c 1 1 c c c c c c c c c

PPS-Pre-Primary School SSS-Senior Secondary School MI-Management College / Institute 1-Available

PS-Primary School DC-Degree College PT-Polytechnic a-Facility available at <5 Kms

MS-Middle School EC-Engineering College VTS-Vocational School/ITI b-Facility available at 5-10 Kms

SS-Secondary School MC-Medical College SSD-Special School for Disabled c-Facility available at >10 Kms


Table : 3.39 Medical Facilities in the Study Area

Sl. No. Name of the Village CHC PHC PHSC MCW TB HA HAM D VH FWC

1 Anumanchipalle b b b c c c c c 1 b 2 Balusupadu b c 1 c c c c c b b 3 Bandipalem c c 1 c c c c c 1 c 4 Bhimavaram c c 1 c c c c b 1 b 5 Budawada b c 1 c c c c c 1 b 6 Chillakallu b c 1 c c c c c b b 7 Gowravaram c c 1 c c c c c c c 8 Jaggayapetta 1 1 2 c c 1 1 1 1 1 9 Jayanthipuram b b 1 c c c c c b b 10 Kakaravai c b 1 c c c c c 1 c 11 Konakanchi c c 1 c c c c c 1 c 12 Kowthavari Agraharam a c b c c c c c a a 13 Mangollu c c 1 c c c c c 1 c 14 Mukteswarapuram b c 1 c c c c c 1 b 15 Pochampalle c c 1 c c c c c c c 16 Ravirala b c 1 c c c c c b b 17 Sanagapadu b b 1 c c c c c b b 18 Shermohammedpet b b 1 c c c c c 1 b 19 Tirumalagiri a c a c c c c c b a 20 Tripuravaram b c b c c c c c b b 21 Vedadri c c b c c c c c c c

CHC-Community Health Cenre TBC-TB Clinic VH-Veterinary Hospital 1-Available PHC-Primary Health Centre HA-Allopathic Hospital FWC-Family Welfare Centre a-Facility available at <5 Kms PHSC-Primary Health Sub Centre HAM- Alternative Medicine Hospital b-Facility available at 5-10 Kms

MCW- Maternity and Child Welfare Centre D-Dispensary c-Facility available at >10 Kms


Table : 3.40 Communication & Transport Facilities in the Study Area

Sl. No. Name of the Village PO SPO P&T T PCO MP IC PCF BS PBS RS NH SH MDR BTR GR AWR

1 Anumanchipalle b 1 b 1 b 1 b b 1 1 c 1 c c 1 1 1 2 Balusupadu b 1 b 1 1 1 b b b b c a c c 1 1 1 3 Bandipalem c 1 c 1 a 1 c c 1 c c b c b 1 1 1 4 Bhimavaram 1 1 c 1 c 1 b 1 1 b b 1 c b 1 1 1 5 Budawada b 1 c 1 1 1 b b 1 a c c c c 1 1 1 6 Chillakallu b 1 1 1 1 1 b a 1 1 c 1 c c 1 1 1 7 Gowravaram 1 1 b 1 1 1 a 1 1 1 c 1 c c 1 1 1 8 Jaggayapetta 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 Jayanthipuram b 1 b 1 1 1 b b 1 1 c a c b 1 1 1 10 Kakaravai b 1 c 1 b 1 c b 1 c c c c b 1 1 1 11 Konakanchi c 1 c 1 a 1 1 b 1 c c a c a 1 1 1 12 Kowthavari Agraharam c 1 c 1 1 1 a a 1 1 c b c b 1 1 1 13 Mangollu c 1 c 1 c 1 c 1 1 c b b c a 1 1 1 14 Mukteswarapuram b 1 b 1 1 b b 1 1 b c b c 1 1 1 1 15 Pochampalle b a c 1 1 1 c b 1 a c a c c 1 1 1 16 Ravirala b b b 1 1 1 b b 1 b c b c b 1 1 1 17 Sanagapadu c 1 b 1 b b b b 1 c c b c a 1 1 1 18 Shermohammedpet 1 b b 1 1 1 b b 1 b c 1 c c 1 1 1 19 Tirumalagiri c 1 c 1 1 1 a a a b c 1 c b 1 1 1 20 Tripuravaram b b b b b 1 b b b b c b c c b 1 1 21 Vedadri c 1 c 1 1 1 c c 1 c c b c b 1 1 1

PO-Post Office PCO- Public Call Office/Mobile PCO) BS-Public Bus Service SH-State Highway AWR-All Weather Road a-Facility available at <5 Kms

SPO-Sub Post Office MP- Mobile Phone Coverage PBS-Private Bus Service MDR-Major District Road *-Status b-Facility available at 5-10 Kms

P&T-Post/Telegraph Office IC-Internet Cafes / Common Service Centre RS-Railway Station BTR-Black Topped (Pucca) Roads 1-Available c-Facility available at >10 Kms

T-Telephones (landlines) PCF-Private Courier Facility NH-National Highway GR-Gravel (kuchha) Roads 2-Not Available


Table : 3.41 Water & Drainage Facilities in the Study Area

Sl. No. Name of the Village TP CW UCW HP TW/BH S R/C T/P/L CD OD CT

1 Anumanchipalle 1 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 Balusupadu 1 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 3 Bandipalem 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 2 2 1 2 4 Bhimavaram 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 2 5 Budawada 1 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 6 Chillakallu 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 2 7 Gowravaram 1 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 8 Jaggayapetta 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 Jayanthipuram 1 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 10 Kakaravai 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 2 2 1 2 11 Konakanchi 2 1 2 1 2 2 2 1 2 1 2 12 Kowthavari Agraharam 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 2 2 1 2 13 Mangollu 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 14 Mukteswarapuram 1 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 15 Pochampalle 1 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 16 Ravirala 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 17 Sanagapadu 1 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 18 Shermohammedpet 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 19 Tirumalagiri 1 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 20 Tripuravaram 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 21 Vedadri 1 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 2

T-Tap Water TW/BH-Tube Well/Bore Well CD-Covered Drainage *-Status

CW-Covered Well S-Spring OD-Open Drainage 1-Available

UCW-Uncovered Well R/C- River/Canal CT-Commmunity Toilet Complex for General Public 2-Not Available

HP-Hand Pump T/P/L-Tank/Pond/Lake


Table : 3.42 Other Facilities in the Study Area

Sl. No. Name of the Village ATM CB COB ACS SHG PDS RM AMS NC NC-AC CC SF PL NP APS BDRO PS

1 Anumanchipalle b b b b 1 1 b b b 1 b b b 1 1 1 1 2 Balusupadu b b b b 1 1 b b b 1 b b b 1 1 1 1 3 Bandipalem c c 1 1 1 1 c c c 1 c c c 1 1 1 1 4 Bhimavaram b b b 1 1 1 b b 1 1 b b b 1 1 1 1 5 Budawada b b b b 1 1 b b b 1 b b b 1 1 1 1 6 Chillakallu 1 1 b b 1 1 b b 1 1 b b b 1 1 1 1 7 Gowravaram c c 1 1 1 1 c 1 c 1 c c c 1 1 1 1 8 Jaggayapetta 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 Jayanthipuram b b b b 1 1 b b b 1 b b b 1 1 1 1

10 Kakaravai b b b b 1 1 b 1 1 1 b c b 1 1 1 1 11 Konakanchi b 1 c 1 1 1 c c 1 1 1 c 1 1 1 1 1 12 Kowthavari Agraharam a a a a 1 1 a a a 1 a a a 1 1 1 1 13 Mangollu c c c 1 1 b c c 1 1 c c c 1 1 1 1 14 Mukteswarapuram b b b 1 1 1 b b b 1 b b b 1 1 1 1 15 Pochampalle c c 1 1 1 1 c 1 c 1 c c c 1 1 1 1 16 Ravirala b b b b 1 1 b b b 1 b b b 1 1 1 1 17 Sanagapadu b b b 1 1 1 b b 1 1 1 b b 1 1 1 1 18 Shermohammedpet b b b b 1 1 b b b 1 b b b 1 1 1 1 19 Tirumalagiri a a a a 1 1 a b a 1 a a a 1 1 1 1 20 Tripuravaram b b b b 1 1 b 1 b 1 b b b 1 a 1 1 21 Vedadri c c c b 1 1 c c c 1 c c c 1 1 1 1

CB-Commercial Bank PDS-Public Distribution System (Shop) NC-AC-Nutritional Centres-Anganwadi Centre NP-Daily Newspaper Supply a-Facility available at <5 Kms

COB-Co-operative Bank RM-Regular Market CC-Community Centre with/without TV APS-Assembly Polling Station b-Facility available at 5-10 Kms

ACS-Agricultural Credit Societies AMS-Agricultural Marketing Society SF-Sports Field BDRO-Birth and Death Registration Office c-Facility available at >10 Kms

SHG-Self Help Group NC-Nutritional Centres-ICDS PL-Public Library PS-Power Supply 1-Available

ATM-Automatic Teller Machine 2-Not Available

As far as the population of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are concerned, there are 24,812

Scheduled Castes Population (with 12,260 males and 12,552 females) and 9,741 Scheduled Tribes (with

5,020 males and 4,271 females) in the study area.

In the total population, the Literate population is 62.1% whereas the illiterate population is 37.9 %.The

literacy rate is not very much varying from the national average. As educational facilities are available in

almost all villages at least with a primary school leading to easy access to education, a good percentage

of people attain the literacy status. The awareness among the general population regarding education is

reasonably high.

Occupational Structure :The major parameters such as main workers, marginal workers, Cultivators,

Agricultural labourers, workers in household Industries, other services, Non-workers etc., have been

identified with the number of persons engaged in. As per 2011 census, in the total population, 60,365

persons (47.2%) were Total Workers and 67,605 persons (52.8%) were non-workers. About 3.4% were

cultivators and 21.6% were agricultural labourers.

Educational Facilities : Schools are available in almost all villages. However, college education is

available only at Jaggayapetta, Vijayawada etc.

Medical Facilities : Medical facilities are available in many of the villages either in the form of primary

health centers / primary health sub centers. However, it was observed that in some villages, no medical

facility is available. But most of the villages have private medical practitioners located at villages. For

major treatments, people has to go Vijayawada, Hyderabad, etc. Highest proportion of the study area

population goes to Government hospital and Government health centre and other people approach

nearest private hospitals and Private medical practitioners. Mobile Health Clinic service is found in few

villages within 10 km radius of the study area. Study area population has a good number of hospitals and

health facilities are available very near from their residential places.

Drinking Water : Bore-Wells and hand pumps are the major source of drinking water. People depend on

well and river irrigation for the agriculture. In some villages, public water supply is also available. Besides

all, open wells and wells with motorized pumps were also found to be in use.

Communication : There are good approach roads passing through the major villages and metal roads link

all the smaller villages. People use different modes of transportation for commuting.

Marketing :The villages situated on the main road have marketing facilities for their day to day

requirements. These daily/weekly markets are used for both purchasing the essential commodities and

selling the cultivated produce and the products of the cottage industries.

Post & Telegraph : There are post offices in many of the villages. Telecommunications are available in

some villages. The possession and use of Cellular phones were widely noted in almost all the villages. All

the villages in the study area have electricity.

Economic activities : Major Agricultural Commodities in the study area includes Paddy, Pulses, Red

Gram, Chillies, Cotton, etc. and Manufacturer Commodities includes Cement, Cloth, Hollow Bricks,

Polymer Pack, Agro Products, etc.


Villages in the study area depend mainly on River Irrigation, rain water and village tanks apart from bore

wells for the agriculture needs. A sizable percentage of households in each village are engaged in cattle

rearing, which fetches them a reasonable income.

Most of the villagers are employed in various industrial units and mines located within the study area. The

graze-land is available throughout, as much of the project impact zone comprises of uncultivable or rain-

fed land. Also these people have very well banking facilities.

Need Based Assessment : The household survey was conducted through a structured questionnaire

that covered the household level socio-economic profile, livelihood conditions and educational and health

status. A significant number of local population mainly rely on Agriculture and allied activities for their

income. At the same time, a significant number of people also involve in traditional occupations such as

hair dressing, carpentry, tailoring, laundry services and others category viz. petty shop business, driving,

Government services, trade/commerce, private services, etc.

Based on the details collected by Household Survey, the following assessments are made. In general,

there have been the following demands/expectations from the public:

v Job opportunities.

v Training of local youths for suitable jobs.

v Training in computer typing, driving heavy vehicles, etc.

v Employment for older people as security personnel, watchman, etc., and unskilled women in

gardening, cleaning, etc.

v Facilities like ambulance, health care, educational, community centres, potable water schemes, etc.

3.11 Summary of Baseline Status

The findings of baseline environmental status of the study area are summarized below :

v The collected meteorological data during this season represented the local weather phenomena.

v The monitored ambient air quality in the study area was found to be in compliance with the National

Ambient Air Quality (NAAQ) 24-hourly Norms for Industrial, Residential, Rural and other areas.

v Monitored Ambient Noise Levels (Leq) during day and night times were found to be well within the

MoEF&CC Norms.

v Workzone Noise Levels were found to be in compliance with OSHA Standards for 8-hours exposure.

v The water quality of surface waters were found to be in compliance with CPCB Norms.

v The ground water quality was found to be in compliance with the IS:10500-2012 Norms.

v The soil in the study area would very well support vegetation after amending it suitably.

v There is no eco sensitive area exists in the study area and only domesticated animals exist.

v The area is thinly populated and basic amenities are available almost in all villages.

Thus, there is adequate buffer for the proposed Project in the physical, biological and edaphic

environments of the study area.

***


4.0 Anticipated Environmental Impact and Mitigation Measures

4.1 Identification of Impacts

Environmental Impacts are categorized as primary or secondary impacts. Primary impacts are those

which are attributed directly to the project and secondary impacts are those which are indirectly induced

by the proposed Project. Any Project would create impact on the environment in two distinct phases :

v Construction Phase which may be regarded as temporary & short term and

v Operation Phase which would have long term effects.

Identification of all potential environmental impacts due to project are critically examined and

major impacts (both beneficial & adverse) are studied. The impacts have been divided into two

categories, viz. Localised and Cumulative. Localised impact is confined to the area of influence of the

project and is not transmitted beyond its area. On the other hand, cumulative impact is the aggregate

impact of a number of projects on any component. Cumulative impacts can result from individually minor

but collectively significant actions taking place over a period of time. The impacts have been assessed for

the Project assuming that the pollution due to the existing mining activities has already been covered under

baseline environmental status and continue to remain same till the operation of the project.

4.2 Construction Phase

Being an existing Mine, it does not involve any major establishment or construction. Predominantly

Vertical Exploitation in the Lease Area is proposed on Expansion along with 5 Ha area included for mining.

4.3 Impacts during Operation Phase For Cumulative Impact Assessment, RCL’s existing industrial activities in the Study Area are considered

(Table 4.1). The activities related to Operational Phase of the Project which will have varying impacts on

the environment are considered for the impact assessment is this Chapter.

Table : 4.1 RCL’s Industrial Activities considered for Cumulative Impact

Sl. No.

Mine Extent, Ha Consented & Proposed Production, MTPA

1 KSR Nagr Cement Plant

329.00

Clinker 3.185 (4.685)

Cement 3.650

2 Captive Thermal Power Plants 42 MW

3 Jayanthipuram Limestone Mine (North Band) 256.54 1.80

4 Jayanthipuram Limestone Mine (South Band) 88.35 0.5 (1.75)

5 Ravirala (Forest) Mine 60.72 1.2 (2.75)

Note : Budawada (Forest) Mine is not in full-fledged operation.


4.3.1 SB Mine Reserves Details

The Total Reserves assessed in the Lease is about 47,587,187 Tonnes of Limestone. Out of which,

about 5,454,187 Tonnes of Limestone (11.46% of total Reserves) was mined out till 31.08.2019. The

proposed production during this RoMP Period viz. 01.09.2019 to 2024-25 will be 9,781,495.50 Tonnes

(20.56%) and the Balnce Reserves of 32,351,504.50 Tonnes (67.98%) will be mined out during the

subsequent Scheme/Plan Periods.

Proved Reserves (111) : 4,75,87,187.00 Tonnes

Mined out so far : 54,54,187.00 Tonnes (11.46%)

Proposed Production-RoMP Period : 97,81,495.50 Tonnes (20.56%) Balance to be mined out-Scheme Periods : 3,23,51,504.50 Tonnes (67.98%)

4.3.2 SB Mine Pit Dimension




consumption of in KSR Nagar Cement Plant. The Safety Distances being maintained in the Mines are :

v 7.5 m safety barrier from the Lease Boundary.

v 100 m barrier (No Mining Zone) from the HFL along the River Paleru.

v 200 m barrier from Village.

v 8 m safety berm from bench to bench.

The present Pit dimension is 703 m (L) x 617 m (W) x 35 m (D). The surface Reduced Level (RL) at JPM

SB Mine is +38 m MSL and that of Limestone Bed is +34 m MSL. The planning is to excavate the mine

down to (-) 40 m MSL i.e, the ultimate pit depth will be 78 m below ground level (BGL). At Conceptual

Stage the Mine’s maximum Dimension would be 1400 m (L) x 700 m (W) x 78 m (D). The details of mine pit

dimensions are given below in Tabel 4.2.

Table : 4.2 JPM SB Mine Bench Dimension at Conceptual Stage

Bench No. Avg. Length, m Avg. Width, m Avg. Depth, m Top RL, m Bottom RL, m

1 695 469 2 34 32

2 682 443 8 32 24

3 644 426 8 24 16

4 618 392 8 16 8

5 601 380 8 8 0

6 587 361 8 0 -8

7 571 349 8 -8 -16

8 529 326 8 -16 -24

9 501 286 8 -24 -32

10 228 162 8 -32 -40


4.3.3 L/D Ratio & Pit Stability

The Length/Width-Depth (L/D) Ratio calculation will be ascertaining the minimum depth that will be

available while working the last planned bench as per the Conceptual Mining Plan. This will also give the

profile of the final pit wall (especially where the final pit bench widths left are variable) which will help in

assessing the overall Slope Stability. The basic details considered are :

Length : Maximum & Minimum length available for working is 1400 m & 900 m.

Width: : Maximum & Minimum width available for working is 700 m & 300 m.

Working Depth : General ground level is 38 RL (Limestone Bed is at 34 m RL)

Bottom RL : (-)40 m RL; Total Depth : 78 m BGL.

For checking L/D Profile, the Conceptual Stage lowest width is to be considered. By the end of the

Conceptual period, there will be 10 benches. These 10 benches will be having 8-10 meters of width

during the operations, which is needed for the movement of machinery for production and development

activity. This is designed based on the DGMS statute. In the final position after dressing the final pit

slope, each bench will have a width of 3 meters and thus total ‘10’ benches will be having a total base

width of 30 meters.

The Ultimate Depth of the Mine at Conceptual Stage will be 78 m BGL. The reduced width will be 30

meters base. However, it is proposed to maintain a final bench width of 4.5 m keeping in view, to

increase the base and to maintain the overall Pit Slope. Taking the H as 78 m and the B as 45 (4.5 x 10)

m, the Slope of the Mine comes to Tan- 78/45. This comes to around 60o to horizontal. Keeping in view

the overall massive nature of the deposit, this angle of final slope is permitted.

4.3.4 Water Environment - Anticipated Impacts 4.3.4.1 Mine Pit Dewatering & its Gainful Utilisation

Mining in JPM SB Mine has intersected the Ground Water-table. The seepage water along with the

rainfall is collected in the bottom most bench of the Mine. With annual averaging, the seepage inflow into

the Mine Pit is assessed as 746 KLD and the Rain water realization is about 807 KLD. Thus, the Total

Water generation in JPM-SB Mine is about 1,553 KLD.

As and when the water is filled up in the bottom most Sump, it is being pumped out by 37 KW Pump

intermittently into a Settling Tank and after the treatment, for further utilization in the Mine (150 KLD),

Recharge (350 KLD), Public Supply, etc. The utilization of the Pit Water for the Public Use in the last 3

years is given in Table 4.3.

Table : 4.3 JPM SB Mine Dewatering & its Gainful Utilisation

Year Dewatered Quantity, KL/Year

Public Water Supply (to Jayanthipuram Village), KL/Year

2016-17 75,631 60,027

2017-18 1,75,285 1,64,231

2018-19 1,58,832 1,46,000


RCL has obtained the Permission/NOC from the APWALTA (Ground Water Department) for (i) Dewatering

12,365 KLD of Mine Pits Water for carrying out Mining Operations in 4 Nos. Captive Limestone Mines and

(ii) for usage of 7,000 KLD of dewatered water from Mine Pits for their Cement Plant, CTPP, Colony and

associated 4 Nos. Captive Mines located at Jayanthipuram vide File No. PRR05-11028/45/2018-SLNA-

GIS-CORD dated 06.07.2019 (Doc-6).

Cumulatively, about 12,458 KLD was the Ground Water realization, including Rain Waters, in the 4 Mine

Pits vix. Jayanthipuram (North Band), Jayanthipuram (South Band), Raviral (RF) and Budawada Mines.

About, 12,125 KLD (97.23%) Mine Pits Water was utilized gainfully (Table 4.4).

Table : 4.4 Ground Water Realisation in Mine Pits & Its Gainful Utilisation - Cumulative

Sl. No. Component

Water Quantity (Annual Average), KLD

JPM NB Mine

JPM SB Mine

Ravirala (RF) Mine

Budawada Mine Total

1 Ground Water Seepage in Pits 2,105 807 545 166 3,623

2 Rain Water Realisation in Pits 7,007 746 1,082 0 8,835

I Total Water Quantity in Pits 9,112 1,553 1,627 166 12,458

II Utilisation :-

1 For Cement Plant Utilisation 6,500 0 0 0 6,500

2 For Mines Utilisation 280.5 150 350 90 871

A For Own Consumption 6,781 150 350 90 7,371

1 To Recharge Pond 675 350 350 0 1,375

2 For Water Supply to Village 0 200 0 0 200

3 Supply for Irrigation 1604 760 815 0 3,179

B For Public Use 2,279 1,310 1,165 0 4,754

III Gainful Utilisation of Mine Pits Water 9,060 1,460 1,515 90 12,125

IV Balance Water in Mine Pits 52 93 112 76 333

In an average, about 59.16% of dewatered water from these Mines was utilized for the Industrial Use,

38.16% was utilized for Public Use (including Irrigation of nearby Agricultural Fields) and balance 2.68%

was in the Mine Pits.

4.3.4.2 Mining Impact on Ground Water

Mining below the ground water table will create lowering of water table in the surrounding area due to

development of Cone of Depression. The impact on ground water due to mine dewatering depends on

the radius of influence and quantum of inflow water from surrounding area.

The Ultimate Pit Depth will be 78 m below ground level (BGL). The depth to water level is 22 m BGL (+16

m RL), hence it is considered as no inflow zone. The aquifer zone is from +16 RL to (-)40 RL i.e., 56 m.

The Radius of Mine Pit from its Wall, Rm is 432 m and average Reduced Mine Pit, rp is 258 m. Thus, the

Radius of Influence Zone, R (= Rm + rp) is 690 m. The influence zone due to mine pit dewatering is about

690 m which is within the mine lease area.


Keeping in view of prevailing field observations and the study of historical data, there Is no Negitive Impact

on Ground Water Regime in surrounding villages due to mining operations in Jayanthipuram Limestone

Mine (South Band).

The Stage of Development of both Jaggaiahpeta Mandal (41-52%) and Jayanthipuram village (8-20%)

during the assessment years 2010-11 and 2012-13 by the Ground Water Department Estimation was

falling under SAFE CATEGORY. The quality of ground water is suitable for drinking and other purposes.

Also, as the Mine Pits Water is being used as Raw Water for the Cement Plant, Power Plant and Colony

and thus, there is no ground water drawl in the Plant vicinity.

4.3.4.3 Mining Impact on Surface Waters

River Paleru flows for about 1,650 m in meandering course along the Lease to its western side. The Mine

Pit Water quantity is being used gainfully. There is no trade effluent generation and disposal from this

mine. Thus, there is no impact on the River Paleru due to the Mine.

River Krishna which flows at a distance of 2.7 km in the south from the Mine. Thus, there is no impact of

mining on these Surface Waters. The High Flood Level recorded at Paleru River was 39 m MSL on

04.10.2009, when Krishna River Water level increased and surged into Paleru River. However, there is no

flooding in the Mine Pit as adequate Bund (Top RL +43 m) was raised in the Lease Area along the Paleru

River Bank.

To have the River Course Cross Section Comparison (between 2006/2007 and 2019) at suitable intervals,

8 Locations are identified (Table 4.5) and width of the River at the Locations are assessed with different

Year Google Earth Imageries (Fig. 4.1) and presented in Table 4.6.

Table : 4.5 Identified Cross Section Locations of River Paleru adjacent to the Mine

Cross Section ID

Coordinates at Western Bank of Paleru River

AMSL, m

Coordinates at Eastern Bank of Paleru River

AMSL, m

CS1 16o51'50.24"-80o06'22.96 37 16o51'53.93"-80o06'25.81" 36

CS2 16o51'44.20"-80o06'24.84" 36 16o51'43.18"-80o06'33.85" 38

CS3 16o51'39.02"-80o06'23.49" 36 16o51'36.51"-80o06'25.43 37

CS4 16o51'33.65"-80o06'18.17" 36 16o51'32.54"-80o06'23.03" 36

CS5 16o51'25.39"-80o06'16.57" 35 16o51'24.55"-80o06'21.47" 36

CS6 16o51'15.14"-80o06'13.50" 38 16o51'13.79"-80o06'19.84" 36

CS7 16o51'07.14"-80o06'14.32" 35 16o51'06.85"-80o06'18.22" 35

CS8 16o51'03.78"-80o06'12.10 36 16o50'59.70"-80o06'15.67 46

Changes are observed at CS2 & CS8 due to the Water Flow in the River Course as well as Stone Wall

Bund Construction being carried out on the Western Boundary of the Lease. Otherwise, there is no

significant change in the Cross Section of the River Paleru along the western boundary of the Lease.


Table : 4.6 Cross Sections Changes of River Paleru during different Periods

Cross Section

ID

River Bank Width, m in GE Imagery (Dated)

18-11-2006 14-10-2010 03-12-2014 14-12-2018 10-02-2019 Distance between Pins

Min. Change

Max. Change

CS1 135.10 134.70 128.00 129.45 134.82 0.28 7.10

CS2 269.50 268.80 166.13 153.38 215.13 0.70 116.12

CS3 93.50 83.60 63.31 81.93 80.84 9.90 30.19

CS4 152.40 147.60 128.47 137.17 137.56 4.80 23.93

CS5 146.40 119.60 116.45 117.74 108.47 26.80 37.93

CS6 192.70 189.30 185.54 192.12 181.77 0.58 10.93

CS7 114.60 99.80 86.44 103.64 104.51 10.09 28.16

CS8 171.70 160.80 122.30 168.00 170.00 1.70 49.40

4.3.4.4 GWT Levels & Mining Impact on Agriculture

Groundwater investigations carried out in and around the Jayanthipuram (South Band) lime stone mines

for studying the impact of mining activity on ground water system. Groundwater irrigation is being done

by means of open wells and borewells in the area. Open wells play prominent role to water the

agricultural lands. Water Levels of the dugwells are ranging from 3.90 - 6.70 mbgl and for borewells

ranging from3.86 - 25.51 mbgl. As per the investigation data, the water table intersected in study area is

beyond down to depth of 29-30 m bgl in Borewells. According to Ground water resource estimation, the

Stage of Development of Jaggaiahpeta basin as well as Jayanthipuram village is in SAFE Category.

It is observed from the analysis of the aquifer performance test, the Transmissivity (T) is 571 m2/day,

Storativity is 0.5 and conductivity is 0.138 m/day. Similarly, the data of the Observation well indicates the

Transmissivity 766 m2/day, storativity is 3.22 X10-6 and Conductivity is 0.158m/day. The influence zone

due to mine pit dewatering is about 690 m which is within the mine lease area.

Keeping in view of prevailing field observations and the study of historical data, there Is No Negitive

Impact on Ground Water Regime in surrounding villages as well as on Agricultural activities due to mining

operations in the Sudy Area.


Pits viz. Jayanthipuram (North Band), Jayanthipuram (South Band), Raviral (RF) and Budawada Forest

Mines. About, 12,125 KLD (97.23%) Mine Pits Water was utilized gainfully. In an average, about 59.16% of

dewatered water from these Mines was utilized for the Industrial Use, 38.16% was utilized for Public Use

(including Irrigation of nearby Agricultural Fields) and balance 2.68% was in the Mine Pits.

The artificial recharge structures are established by RCL and maximum estimated recharge from all

structures was 71,136 KL per annum (Table 4.7). This will also increase the Ground Water Table in the

vicinity and contribute to Agricultural activities in the Region.


Table : 4.7 Details of Artificial Recharge Structures

Sl. No. Type of Structure

Check Dam/Storage Structure Dimensions

Length, m

Width, m

Height, m

No.of Fillings

Gross Storage, cu.m

Recharge of ground water

(50% less), cu.m

1 Recharge component from existing check dam 120 38 1.5 6 20,520 10,260

2 Recharge component from recharge pond

160 30 4.0 6 1,15,200 57,600

3 Recharge component from 45 recharge pits

3.5 2.6 1.5 10 6,552 3,276

Total Recharge Component of Groundwater 71,136

4.3.5 Water Environment – Mitigating Measures

Following Mitigating Measures are proposed :

v As the Mine will be deepened down to 78 m BGL, the mine pit water quantity will be increased. The

increased Mine Pit Water has to be utilized gainfully by increasing the supply to nearby Villages for

Domestic Consumption as well as to nearby agricultural fields as the current practice.

v Mine Pit Water will not be directly discharged into nearby Rivers/Streams without ensuring the

quality.

v Periodical recording of water level data and quality from the existing Piezometers are to be

maintained and data to be provided periodically.

v Effective Rain Water Harvesting Measures are to be continued for utilizing every rain drop.

v Effective Green belt is to be developed in large scale in and around the lease area.

v Garland drains and Settling Tanks are to be maintained and desilted periodically.

v The de-silted quantity from the Sump and Garland Drains has to be disposed off scientifically (recent

desilting operation carried out on 14.05.2019 resulted in de-silted quantity of about 92 Tons).

v Ground water levels and Water Quality are to be periodically monitored at the 2 Nos. of Piezometers

in the Mine vicinity as well as in nearby Borewells.

v The monitored data are to be periodically submitted to the CGWA along with half-yearly compliance

reports to the Regional Office, MoEF&CC.

v For ground water recharge, RCL has constructed 48 Nos. rainwater harvesting pits in the Plant and

Colony, one Recharge Pond and one Check Dam at Jayanthipuram village. The additional recharge

of 71,136 KL per annum will be added to these artificial recharge structures.

4.3.6 Land Use - Anticipated Impacts 4.3.6.1 Land Holdings

RCL is in possession of about 1,018.94 Ha Land for the Industrial activities in the Region (Table 4.8). Out

of which, 696.27 Ha is Patta Land, 101.95 Ha is Govt. Waste Land and 220.72 Ha is Forest Land allotted

for Mining after the required compensation made. All patta lands of the Mine are acquired during the

initial stages of the operations. There is no Forest Land involved in JPM SB Mining Lease.


Table : 4.8 Land Holdings

Plant/Mine Land Holdings, Ha

Patta Land Govt. Waste Land Forest Land Total

KSR Nagr Cement Plant Complex 329.00 - - 329.00

Jayanthipuram Mine (North Band) 169.98 86.56 - 256.54

Jayanthipuram Mine (South Band)* 78.51 9.84 - 88.35

Ravirala (RF) Mine - - 60.72 60.72

Budawada Mine - - 160.00 160.00

Ravirala (Revenue) Mine 118.78 5.55 - 124.33

Grand Total 696.27 101.95 220.72 1,018.94

* : All patta lands of SB Mine are acquired fully.

4.3.6.2 Solid Waste Generation-Mines

Geologically, the Phyllites is successively underlained by cement grade Limestone and Green Shaly

Limestone. The Over Burden (OB) Soil is brown to reddish in clolour with thickness varying from 0.5 m to

9.0 m BGL. The thickness of the Phyllite cover varies from 6.0 m to 38.50 m. The thickness of Phyllitic

Limestone varies from 7.5 m to 15.5 m; Light Grey Limestone band varies between 3.0-28.5 m; White

Limestone band varies between 7.0-44.5 m and Grey Limestone band varies between 27.0-40.0 m.

Mining will be allowed/permitted till the last mineral bed. About, 16.10 million cu.m OB wastes will be

generated from the Mines till Conceptual Stage (Table 4.9). Out of which, 5.7 million cu.m OB will be used

for Backfilling & reclaiming the mined out Pits and balance quantity will be in dumps & bunds. Backfilling

& Recaliming of the mined out Pit is not there in JPM SB Mine.

Table : 4.9 OB Wastes Generation in Mines – Conceptual Stage

Plant/Mine OB Generation in Million cu.m OB Disposal in Million cu.m

No. of Dumps

OB Dump Qty.

OB to be Generated

Bund Formation Backfilling In Dumps

Jayanthipuram Mine (North Band)

3 3.84 4.15 - 4.15 -

Jayanthipuram Mine (South Band)

2 1.75 1.42 0.14 - 1.28

Ravirala (RF) Mine 2 1.69 1.55 - 1.55 -

Ramco Budawada Mine

- - 0.72 - 0.72

Ravirala Revenue Mine

- - 0.98 - 0.98

Total 7 7.28 8.82 0.14 5.70 2.98

4.3.6.3 Land Use Pattern

The Land Use of the Industrial Sites are given in Table 4.10. At Conceptual Stage, the effective Mining

area of JPM SB Mine Lease out of 88.35 Ha, would be 49.55 Ha. An area about 14.41 Ha will be used for

dumping the OB Wastes. Green Belt will be developed in 22.00 Ha (24.09% coverage) in the Mine.


Table : 4.10 Land Use Pattern-Cumulative

Area for Land Use, Ha – Conceptual Stage

Total, Ha Cement Plant

JPM NB Mine

JPM SB Mine

Ravirala RF Mine

Budawada Mine

Ravirala (R) Mine

Cement Plant Complex 52.975 - - - - - 52.975

Railway Sidings 9.692 - - - - - 9.692

Colony 17.676 - - - - - 17.676

Green Belt in the Complex 172.745 (52.37%) - - - - - 172.745

Vacant Lands in the Complex 75.912 - - - - - 75.912

Mine Pit Area - 114.50 49.55 52.68 95.00 20.77 332.50

Top Soil & Over Burden Dumps - 35.80 14.41 9.03 ** 9.00 5.96 65.17

Mineral Rejects Dumps - - - - - - -

Infrastructures : Buildings, etc. - 1.50 0.05 0.40 2.00 0.50 4.45

Roads - 19.13 1.00 3.78 5.25 1.30 30.46

Green Belt - Mines - 70.00 22.00 3.86 - 3.90 99.76

Backfilled/Reclaimed - 20.00* - 4.55* - - 24.55*

Recharge Pit - 0.50 - - - - 0.50

Unutilised - 15.11 1.34 - 48.75 91.90 157.10

Grand Total 329.00 256.54 88.35 60.72 160.00 124.33 1,018.94

* - Included in the Mine Pit Area. ** - The dump will be backfilled in conceptual stage.

While, the Cement Plant has 172.745 Ha of Green Belt (52.37% coverage), the Working Mines will have

99.76 Ha of Green Belt at Conceptual Stage. Thus, a total 272.505 Ha will be under Green Belt (26.74%) in

the effective Industrial Area both the Cement Plant and its Captive Mines. About 24.55 Ha will be

Backfilled & reclaimed area of the 3 Working Mines.

4.3.7 Land Use Pattern – Mitigating Measures

The following Mitigating Measures shall be followed/adopted :

v Construction of Earthen Bunds along the Lease boundaries is made to arrest wash-offs and to

prevent soil erosion.

v Garland drains are constructed with proper gradients around the Lease as well as Dumps.

v Maintenance of garland drains has to be carried out periodically.

v Effective Green Belt with thick foliage has to be developed and maintained along the Lease

boundaries and slopes of the Dumps.

v Top Soil has to be spread as top capping for Green Belt development.

v The balance part of excavated Mine Pit has to be converted into a water reservoir.

v The water reservoir would be used for Rain Water Harvesting for the benefit of nearby villages.

4.3.8 Traffic Volume – Anticipated Impacts

Raw and Finished Materials of the Cement Plant are being transported by both Rail and Road Modes.

There are 398 Truck movements in a day now. On Expansion, 21 Truck movements in a day will be the

additional traffic (Table 4.11). The existing traffic volume in the Project-Village Road to Chillakallu Junction


was found to be 1,480 PCU/day. The entire Traffic Volume due to the Plant is in northern parts of the

Study Area.

Table : 4.11 Raw Material, Source & Mode of Transportation of the Cement Plant

Material Source Demand, MTPA

Demand, TPD

Mode of Transportation

By Rail

By Road

No. of Trucks per Day

Limestone Own

Mines nearby

4.47 12950 By Conveyers

from the Crusher - - -

Laterite Andhra

Pradesh & Telangana

0.14 415 By Road

(Covered 20 Ton Trucks)

- 100% 21

Iron rich Laterite

Andhra Pradesh

&Telangana

0.17 485 By Road


- 100% 24

Petcoke/ Imported

Coal

South Africa

Indonesia 0.43 1256 By Rail 100% 0 0

Gypsum Vizag & Local

Market 0.18 500

By Rail & Road (Covered 20 Ton

Trucks) 25% 75% 19

Fly Ash (max–PPC)

TPPs nearby 0.91 2500

By 30/40 Tons Bowsers - 100% 84

Coal for CPP 100% Imported

South Africa

Indonesia 0.21 605 By Rail 100%

Clinker Export - 0.385 - By Rail 100% - -

Cement - 3.650 10000 By Rail & Road


50% 50% 250

No. of Trucks – Existing Status 398

On Expansion of the Plant 21

Total Trucks per day 419

PCU/day 1,480

Limestone transportation takes place entirely in southern side of the Plant. JPM NB Mine is located

adjacent to the Plant & Crusher (0.1 km aerial distance) with 1 km lead from Mine Pit. JPM SB Mine is at

2.2 km with a lead distance of 3.0 km from Pit Head to Crusher. Ravirala (RF) Mine is with 4.5 km Haulage

Road. These Mines have their own Haulage Road. JPM SB Mine Haulage Road just crosses the Major

District Road (MDR)-220 (Jaggayyapet-Vedadri Road) before leading to the Crusher in own Haulage

Road through JPM NB Mine. Thus, the transportation of ore is not through any Public/Village Road.

For assessing the baseline status, the Traffic Survey based on Indian Road Congress-IRC: 64 & 106

Norms at the Haul Road-MDR 220 Junction, was carried out during a Week day (Wednesday; 12.02.2020)

and also during the Week end (Sunday; 16.02.2020). Based on the Survey, the existing Traffic Volume in

the vicinity is computed and given in Table 4.12. The existing traffic volume in the Project vicinity was

found to be 517 PCU/day.

In the Post-Project Scenario, there will be an addition of 374 Tippers to the existing traffic from the Mine.

Cumulatively, the traffic volume in the Project vicinity on Expansion will be 1,356 PCU/day (Table 4.13). The

net increase (cumulative) will be 839 PCU/day only. The existing Haulage Road is adequate to handle the

proposed addition of traffic volume.


Table : 4.12 Existing Traffic Volume - Baseline

Type of Vehicle

No. of Vehicles/day Avg. Traffic

per day, No. of

Vehicles/day

PCU Factor as per IRC:106

No. of vehicles in PCU/day Week Day

(12.02.2020; Wednesday)

Week End (16.02.2020;

Sunday)

Cycles 44 56 45.7 0.4 18.3

2-wheelers 88 104 90.3 0.5 45.1

Autos 32 28 31.4 1.2 37.7

Vans/Tempos 16 8 14.9 1.4 20.8

Cars 28 40 29.7 1.0 29.7

Buses 12 6 11.1 2.2 24.5

Trucks 156 148 154.9 2.2 340.7

Trailers 0 0 0.0 4.0 0

Total 376 390 378 - 516.9

Table : 4.13 Projected Traffic Volume in the Mine Vicinity

Type of Vehicle Avg. Traffic,

No. of Vehicles/day

Proposed Addition due to the Project,

No. of Vehicles/day

Cumulative Volume, No. of Vehicles/day

PCU Factor as per IRC:106

Post Project, No. of vehicles in

PCU/day

Cycles 45.7 0 46 0.4 18.3

2-wheelers 90.3 0 90 0.5 45.1

Autos 31.4 0 31 1.2 37.7

Vans/Tempos 14.9 0 15 1.4 20.8

Cars 29.7 16 46 1.0 45.7

Buses 11.1 0 11 2.2 24.5

Trucks 154.9 374 529 2.2 1163.5

Trailers 0 0 0 4.0 0

Total 378 390 768 - 1355.7

Based on the Consented Production Quantity, the No. of Tippers (20/22 Tons) from JPM NB Mine and

Ravirala (RF) Mine plying in their Haulage Roads is 395 Trips in one way and 790 Trips in 2 ways which

do not have any contribution to JPM SB Mine Limestone Transportation.

Level of Service (LOS) : Capacity Standards of Roads are fixed in relation with the LOS which is

commonly designated from A (best operating condition) to F (forced or breakdown flow). Normally LOS-C

will be adopted for smooth traffic flow in Urban Areas. At this Level, traffic volume will be 0.7 times of the

maximum capacity.

Capacity/Design Service Volume is the maximum hourly volume at which a vehicle can be expected to

transfer a point/section of a road at a given time period. Ratio of existing Volume of PCU on road (V) and

its Capacity (C) with corresponding LOS and their performance is given in Tables 4.14-4.15. Thus, there

will not be any impact on the existing baseline traffic volume during Expansion of the Mine also.


Table : 4.14 Level of Service & Performance of a Road (IRC:64-1990 Norms)

Volume/Capacity Ratio Level of Service Performance of the Road

0-0.2 A Excellent

0.2-0.4 B Very Good

0.4-0.6 C Good/Average/Fair

0.6-0.8 D Poor

0.8-1.0 E Very Poor

Table : 4.15 Predicted Traffic Scenario in the Mine Vicinity

Road Volume, PCU/hr.

Capacity of the Road, PCU/hr.

V/C Ratio

Level of Service Performance of the Road

Existing:-

MDR-220 22 400 0.05 A Excellent

On Expansion :-

MDR-220 57 400 0.14 A Excellent

4.3.9 Transportation – Mitigating Measures

Mine Vehicles are being maintained properly at the Workshop located at the Cement Plant. Vehicle

emission levels are being monitored regularly and kept under control. With proper supervision regularly, it

is ensured that the Tippers are not overloaded. The transportation of Ore is being done by moderately

loading the vehicles to avoid any spillage. The following Mitigating Measures shall be followed/adopted to

mitigate the impacts due to Traffic :

v Compliance to ‘Pollution under Control’ Certification has to be ensured for the Tippers and to be

checked periodically.

v Ore transporting Tippers are to be fully covered with Tarpaulin.

v No overloading of Tippers is allowed strictly.

v A strict Spped Limit of 30 km/hr. has to be enforced and monitored continuously.

v Regular wetting of haul roads has to be undertaken to arrest the fugitive emissions.

v Restriction of Truck parking in the Public Road has to be implemented.

v Regular and preventive maintenance of transport vehicles has to be ensured.

v Effective Green Belt with thick foliage has to be developed and maintained along the haul roads.

v Security Guards are be placed at the Public Road-Mine Haulage Road Junction to handle the inward

and outward vehicles.

4.3.10 Ambient Air Quality-Anticipated Impacts 4.3.10.1 Air Quality Index

AQI is a tool for effective dissemination of air quality information. There are six AQI categories viz. Good,

Satisfactory, Moderately Polluted, Poor, Very Poor, and Severe. The AQI will consider eight pollutants

(PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, CO, O3, NH3, and Pb) for which short-term (24-hourly averaging period) National

Ambient Air Quality Standards are prescribed. Based on the measured ambient concentrations,

corresponding standards and likely health impact, a sub-index is calculated for each pollutants.


The worst sub-index reflects overall AQI. The AQI values and corresponding ambient concentrations

(health breakpoints) as well as associated likely health impacts for the identified eight pollutants are as

follows:

AQI Category, Pollutants (ug/m3; other than CO)

AQI Category (Range)

PM10 24-hr

PM2.5 24-hr

NO2 24-hr

O3 8-hr

CO 8-hr

(mg/m3)

SO2 24-hr

NH3 24-hr

Pb 24-hr

Good (0-50) 0-50 0-30 0-40 0-50 0-1.0 0-40 0-200 0-0.5

Satisfactory (51-100)

51-100 31-60 41-80 51-100 1.1-2.0 41-80 201-400 0.5 –1.0

Moderately polluted (101-200)

101-250 61-90 81-180 101-168 2.1- 10 81-380 401-800 1.1-2.0

Poor (201-300)

251-350 91-120 181-280 169-208 10-17 381-800 801-1200 2.1-3.0

Very poor (301-400)

351-430 121-250 281-400 209-748* 17-34 801-1600 1200-1800

3.1-3.5

Severe (401-500)

430 + 250+ 400+ 748+* 34+ 1600+ 1800+ 3.5+

*One hourly monitoring (for mathematical calculations only)

AQI Associated Health Impacts

Good (0–50) Minimal Impact

Satisfactory (51–100) May cause minor breathing discomfort to sensitive people.

Moderately Polluted (101–200)

May cause breathing discomfort to people with lung disease such as asthma, and discomfort to people with heart disease, children and older adults.

Poor (201–300) May cause breathing discomfort to people on prolonged exposure, and discomfort to people with heart disease

Very Poor (301–400) May cause respiratory illness to the people on prolonged exposure. Effect may be more pronounced in people with lung and heart diseases.

Severe (401-500) May cause respiratory impact even on healthy people, and serious health impacts on people with lung/heart disease. The health impacts may be experienced even during light physical activity.

The monitored Pollutant Levels were found to be in Good Air Quality Index in the Project vicinity :

Pollutant Range Mean Concentration Good Index Range AQI

PM2.5, ug/m3 10.6-41.7 20.9 0-30 Good (0-50)

Minimal Impact

PM10, ug/m3 20.7-65.8 40.1 0-50

NO2, ug/m3 7.8-21.4 13.9 0-40

SO2, ug/m3 7.1-19.2 12.0 0-40

4.3.10.2 Air Pollution

The Drilling & Blasting, Excavating, Loading and Transporting activities would generate both fugitive dust

emissions and smoke from Heavy Earth Moving (HEM) Machineries and Transporting Tippers. Fugitive

emissions are predicted by using standard equations given in ‘Indian Mine and Engineering Journal’ and

suggested by USEPA (Emission Factors as referred in AP-42) for Mining & Allied activities.

Quantification of particulate emissions from these Mines is computed by the Emission Factor Technique.


Emission factor is a statistical average of the rate at which a pollutant is released during an activity. This

factor when multiplied by the level of that activity in a given situation will give the overall effect. The

modelling is done for the entire production from these Mines as well as Plants (Cumulative Impact).

Anticipated Impacts : In general, dust generation (Particulate Matter) in the mines are due to Drilling &

Blasting, Excavating, Loading and Transporting activities. The equations used for Inputs of various

activities are as detailed below :

Activity Equation

Drilling : 0.6 kg/hole

Excavation of Waste & Ore : 23.6 kg/hr particulate matter for every 1000

tonnes per hour material handling

Dust emission = Pa x 23.6 / Wd x Wh x 1000

Ore & Waste transportation : 0.2 kg/vehicle/km.

DT = Tv x 0.2 x d

DT = Dust emission in kg/hr

Tv = No. of transport vehicles plying in

one hour.

Prediction Modelling : Controlled Emissions are also computed using AERMOD View Software. These

models are used extensively to assess pollution concentration and deposition from a wide variety of

sources. The Model Inputs and Outputs are appended.

The maximum incremental GLC of PM2.5 due to Cumulative Operations of all operating Plant & Mines is 6.79

ug/m3 (Table 4.16). The maximum incremental GLC of PM10 due to Cumulative Operations of all operating

Plant & Mines is 17.07 ug/m3. As per the prediction, Adequate Buffers (53.85% in PM2.5 & 42.83% in PM10)

exist in the Air Environment for the proposed Expansion activity.The predicted GLCs are superimposed

on the baseline map to arrive at the likely resultant concentrations due to the Proposal (Figs. 4.2-4.3).

Table : 4.16 Predicted GLCs

Sl. No.

Pollutant

Background Concentration

(24-hly.), ug/m3

Max. Predicted Ground Level

Concentration, ug/m3

Distance from the

Lease, km

Total Concentration,

ug/m3

Revised NAAQ Norms, ug/m3

Buffer Available in the

Atmosphere, %

1 PM2.5 20.9 6.79 1.0 27.69 60 53.85

2 PM10 40.10 17.07 1.0 57.17 100 42.83

The predicted value will not have any significant impact on the Air Environment. Other pollutants SO2 and

NOx emissions due to mining activities will be insignificant.

Accordingly, to predict the Traffic Impact, Line Source Modelling is also carried out with Transportation

Data of the Mine viz. Waste Haulage and Ore Haulage. The predicted Ground Level Concentrations

(GLCs) of PM10 due to Transportation is 9.91 ug/m3 (Fig. 4.4).


PM2.5

Fig. : 4.2 Predicted GLC-PM2.5


PM10

Fig. : 4.3 Predicted GLC-PM10


Transportation – Line Source Modelling for PM10

Fig. : 4.4 Predicted GLC-PM10 – Haulage


4.3.11 Ambient Air Quality-Mitigating Measures

Wet drilling is being practiced in the Mine to control the Fugitive Emissions. Mobile water spraying

tankers are being used to control dust emission on haul roads leading to the Crusher. Water is being

sprayed on internal ramp roads, muck piles and unloading points (on dumps) by mobile water tankers.

Water fogging system is being operated at limestone crusher dump hopper (limestone unloading point) to

suppress the fugitive emissions.

Mitigating Measures : Fugitive Dust generation in the Lease areas will be controlled by :

v Water sprinkling on the mining areas, loading point, haul roads, etc. has to be carried out.

v Wetting of haul roads is to be carried out periodically.

v Covering of trailers/tippers with tarpaulin is to be done during the transportation.

v Avoiding over loading of Tippers is to be adopted to avoid spillages.

v Periodical maintenance of mine equipments has to be carried out and replacement of worn out

accessories has to be made.. v Periodical maintenance of Tippers has to be carried out.

v Periodical check up of vehicles for ‘Emission Under Control’ measures is to be ensured.

v Effective Green Belt with thick foliage has to be developed and maintained.

4.3.12 Noise & Vibration-Anticipated Impacts Conventional Opencast Mechanised Mining method is adopted in these Mines. As approved by Indian

Bureau of Mines (IBM) and Directorate of Geology & Mine Safety (DGMS), controlled blasting technique

is adopted to reduce the noise and ground vibrations. Blasting is carried out only during the day times.

The monitored peak particle velocity (PPV) and noise levels during the blasting is periodically monitored

through ‘Minimate’ Instrument and found to be well within the DGMS norms for residential areas.

Records are being maintained as per statutory requirements.

The source of noise are due to running of HEM Machineries, loading and transportation by Tippers. The

noise levels due to the HEM operations is maintained at <85 db(A) at a distance of 1.5 m from the

sources. In general, noise generated by these sources will be within the limit of 90 dB(A) prescribed by

Director General of Mines Safety (DGMS), Dhanbad. The work force will be exposed to <85 dB(A) levels

during the 8-hours Shift. Ambient Noise level at the boundaries would be maintained <55 dB(A) during

day times and <45 dB(A) during night times, well within the MoEF Norms for Residential & Rural Areas.

4.3.13 Noise & Vibration-Mitigating Measures The following Mitigating Measures shall be followed/adopted :

v Wet Drilling has to be adopted.

v Controlled Blasting is to be carried out and during day times only.

v Deploying HEM equipments will be with in-built acoustic mechanism for reducing noise.

v Provision of silencers is to made to modulate the noise generated by the machines.

v Provision of ear muffs/ear plugs are to be provided the Workers in higher noise zones.

v Effective Green Belt with thick foliage has to be developed and maintained along roads and around

lease boundary to act as acoustic barriers.


4.3.14 Biological Environment

Anticipated impacts : There is no cutting of trees or clearing of bushes, etc. due to the proposal within

the Lease. There is no habitat fragmentation or blocking of migratory corridors due to Project activities

since there is no wild life movement or migratory birds movement in the study area. Also, there is no

Schedule-I Fauna exists in the vicinity and thus, no Conservation Plan is envisaged. Thus, there will not be

any significant impact on the existing flora-fauna of the area. RCL has developed an effective Green Belt

which will have significant long term positive impact on the environment. There is no loss of forest cover

due to the Project and hence there is no need of compensatory afforestation.

Mitigating Measures : The following Mitigating Measures shall be followed/adopted :

v Effective Green belt with native species is to be developed and maintained all along the boundaries,

haul roads, waste dumps, reject dump, etc.

v Stabilization of dumps with proper vegetation cover has to be carried out.

4.3.15 Occupational Health

Anticipated impacts : RCL is committed to provide a safety & healthy working conditions and

continually improve the occupational health and safety performances. RCL’s objectives are : to achieve

zero accident and safe work environment, to improve moral and health of all employees and to maintain

the emission levels below the norms. RCL is also providing the ergonomic support in work comfortness

with periodical review. Adequate care will be exercised to detect early incidences of above diseases, if

any, for prompt treatment and cure. Safety aspects are also ensured to reduce incidents, if any.

A full-fledged Occupational Health Centre (OHC) exists with a dedicated occupational health specialist

doctor with supporting staff in the Colony premises. The OHC is equipped with the facilities like X-ray,

ECG, Spirometry (lung function test), Audiometry, Semi-auto analyser to carryout bio-chemical tests,

Clinical lab for micro-biological tests (including sputum test), Checking colour blindness, Dental chair and

Ambulance. Occupational health survey is being carried out for the workers and officers and records are

maintained. Protective respiratory devices are provided to the personnel working in dusty areas and

adequate training and information on safety and health aspects are being provided as part of Mines

Vocational Training.

The possible diseases likely to be associated with Mining operations are :

v Mild silicosis which unattended, can turn into chronic type.

v Silico-tuberculosis

v Dust related pneumonia

v Eye diseases with irritation of eye, etc.

The Plant and Mining operations are carried out at Jayanthipuram for the last 3 decades (for about a

Generation period). There is no such health ailments in the Region. No respiratory health ailment or

kidney diseases are reported in the village, during our health camps as well as in the nearest Public

Health Centres (PHCs).


The first aid box is made available for immediate treatment. First aid training is imparted to the selected

employees regularly. The list of first aid members is being displayed at strategic places.

Occupational health surveillance programme is carried out for all the employees regularly with the

following tests:

v Lung function test

v ECG

v Chest X-ray

v Blood analysis test

v Urine analysis test

v Audiometry

v Checking colour blindness

v Stool Analysis

v Sputum (Optional).

The employees who are working at the time of initiation of this programme are covered for these tests. If

any person failed in this health checkup, was not recruited. Like so, a baseline data on the health status

of workmen in the Pre-recruitment stage was established. The same is being repeated periodically to

update and to take action accordingly (Table 4.17).

Table : 4.17 Details of Statutory Health Tests – JPM SB Mine

Description Total

Completed Tests

General Medical

Examination Spirometer

Audiometer Central Nervous System (CNS)

Air Conduction

Bone Conduction

Managers & Supervisors 6 6 6 6 6 6

Workmen 15 15 15 15 15 15

Bio-Medical Waste Handling: Operating Occupational Health Centre to provide basic first aid facilities

within the premises. Bio-medical waste from this Occupational Health Centre is being regularly collected

by nearby APPCB authorized agent, M/s Safenviron Bio-Medical Treatment Plant for onward treatment.

The agency collects the bio-medical waste on 48 hours basis.

Bio-Medical Waste Annual Returns in the stipulated format (for the calendar year) are being regularly

submitted to the Board within stipulated time.

Mitigating Measures : The following Mitigating Measures shall be followed/adopted :

v All employees are to undergo Medical Check-up on recruitment and periodically during employment.

Maintenance of Pre, during & Post Employment Records are to be kept for periodical review.

v Standard operating procedures for all operations with respect to occupational safety and health are

to be in place.

v Provision of ergonomically designed seats for drivers/operators has to be ensured.


v Provision of illumination facilities are to be made at proper places of mines for ease of working during

night times.

v Work comfort and its periodic review by a Committee ahs to be enusred.

v Provision of all Personal Protective Equipments for the employees are to be provided.

v Provision of Rest Shelters at Mines has to be made.

v Provision of cool drinking water to employees has to be made.

4.3.16 Socioeconomics & CSR

As part of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), various socio-economic measures carried out. Cost of

various socio-economic activities carried out for the surrounding villages during the Period 2003-04 to

2018-19 was Rs.7.95 Crores- i.e., nearly Rs. 0.50 Crores per annum (Table 4.18).

Table : 4.18 CSR Amount

Year CSR Amount Spent (Rs.)

2003-2014 4,05,79,555

2014-15 54,17,753

2015-16 42,40,135

2016-17 85,60,038

2017-18 1,05,30,418

2018-19 1,02,28,827

Total 7,95,56,726

Some of the major initiates taken are as follows:

v Medical camps conducted in nearby villages. 38 Nos. of medical camps conducted in nearby villages

in the financial year 2016-17 and medicines are being distributed at free of cost.

v Water supply for agriculture fields at Jayanthipuram Village. Water supply for Jayanthipuram village,

Dharmavarapupadu Thanda village & Budawada village (in summer season) for safe drinking water.

v Arrangements for Krishna Pushkaralu like food arrangements at Vedadri, shed construction Vedadri,

etc.

v Financial assistance for floor replacement work Chennakeshava Swami Temple, Jaggaiahpet.

v Financial assistance for lymphatic filariasisi affected persons through LEPRA Society at Jaggaiahpet

Mandal.

v Financial Assistance for Literacy Programme at Dharmavarapupadu Thanda for Women through

Akshara Vayojana Vidya.

The main CSR Activities include:

v Eradication of Hunger.

v Safe Drinking Water.

v Promotion of Education.

v Promotion of Healthcare including Preventive Healthcare.

v Promotion of Nationally Recognized Sports.

v Protection of Art & Culture.


v Restoration of Building and Sites of Historical Importance and Works of Art.

v Rural Development Projects.

v Setting up of Homes and Hostels for Women and Orphans.

The amounts spent towards the main CSR Activities during 2017-18 to 2018-19 are given in Table 4.19.

Table : 4.19 Year wise CSR Expenditures during 2017-18 to 2018-19

Sl. No. Particulars Amount (Rs.)

2017-18 2018-19

1 Eradication of Hunger 52,37,136 12,000

2 Making Available Safe Drinking Water 1,59,800 60,67,882

3 Promotion of Education 11,98,833 11,98,811

4 Promotion of Nationally Recognized Sports/Armed Force 3,20,000 25,000

5 Promotion of Healthcare including Preventive Healthcare 2,73,291 6,78,134

6 Protection of Art & Culture 30,000 3,50,000

7 Restoration of Building and Sites of Historical Importance and Works of Art 3,60,000 13,22,000

8 Rural Development Projects, Traditional Culture 28,31,358 6,00,000

9 Setting up of Homes and Hostels for Women and Orphans 1,20,000 -

Total : 1,05,30,418 1,02,28,827

4.3.17 Socioeconomics - Employment


KSR Nagar Cement Plant, Power Plant and Captive Mines. It is to be mentioned that about 185


(55.15% of total employees) are from local villages of JaggayyapetaMandal (Table 4.20).

Table : 4.20 Employement Potential

Description Plant & Mines Local Villagers From the Mandal

No. of Emplyees 1,786 185 985

Percentage - 10.34% 55.15%

Need Based Assessment : A significant number of local population mainly rely on Agriculture and allied

activities for their income. At the same time, a significant number of people also involve in traditional

occupations such as hair dressing, carpentry, tailoring, laundry services and others category viz. petty

shop business, driving, Government services, trade/commerce, private services, etc.

Based on the details collected by Household Survey, the following assessments are made. In general,

there have been the following demands/expectations from the public:







v Facilities like ambulance, health care, educational, community centres, etc.

Mitigating Measures :In responses to the need based assessment study, the following measures are

proposed for the society : v Joining Hands with District Administration in implementing Govt. Schemes and local developments.

v Committed for Infrastructure Facility in the Region.

v Financial support to Govt. Schools.

v Provision of Ambulance for the villages and other medical facilities.

v Contribution to Education in the area.

v Carrying out various welfare activities for the benefit of the local population.

4.4 Evaluation of Impacts The impacts on different components of environment and other related issues are fully assessed and

classified. The impacts are considered on four different accounts as follows :

Impact I : Mitigated by Environment Management Plan and Systems.

Impact II : Not yet fully, qualitatively assessed.

Impact III : Not yet fully, quantitatively assessed.

Impact IV : Positive impacts on the environment.

The potential significance of impacts are denoted as S, L and P viz, Short term (S), Long term (L) and

Permanent (P). The widely adopted Matrix Method for Evaluating the Impacts of a Project in its environs

is used in this study for evaluating the impacts.

The impacts are studied on classified environmental components viz. physicochemical environment,

biological environment and human environment as listed in the Matrix (Table 4.21).

Impact Quantification : To quantify the assessed impacts which are qualitatively described in the EIA

Matrix, on the basis of MoEF&CC guidelines they are assigned certain arbitrary weightages as below :

Sl. No. Coefficient Criteria Coefficient of Impact

1 No Impact 0

2 No appreciable impact 1

3 Significant impact-Short Term 2

4 Minor Impact-Long Term Irreversible 3

5 Major Impact-Long Term Reversible 4

6 Permanent Impact 5

Table : 4.21 EIA Matrix

Environmental Components & Parameters

Construction Phase

Operation Phase Net

Impact Trans-portation

Fugitive Emissions

Noise Levels

Mine Discharge/ GW Table

Rain Water Harvesting

Solid Wastes Management

Green Belt Development

Project Social Measures

Physico-Chemical

Water

Water Table R Z R Quantity S Z Z S Quality P Z I I

Water Balance I I Recharge Z Z

Air

Meteorology I I Air Quality P P P Z P

Emission Rate S S I S

Land

Use Pattern R Z R Soil Characteristics I I P I Z I Water Resources P Z P

Noise

Intensity I S S P S Duration I I I I

Frequency I I I I

Biological

Flora

Species I I Z I Population I Z I

Habitat I I I Z I

Fauna

Species I I Z Z Z Population I Z Z

Habitat I I Z I Z Z

Human

Health

Community Disease I I I I Occupational Health I I I S P I

Personal Hygiene P P

Socio-Economic

Population I I I I I Z I Z I Employment Z Z Z Z Education Z Z

Infrastructures Z Z Commerce I Z Z Z

Aesthetic & Culture

Landscape P Z Z Man made objects I I I

Legend : P- Significant Impact but control measures incorporated; Z-Significant benefit; S-Significant Impact but short term; R-Significant Impact, Long term and permanent & I-Insignificant Impact and Short term.

All specific measures are already incorporated in the EMP to ensure that there will not be any long term or permanent impact.

The value of the importance of the environmental parameters are related to the impacts of the proposed

activities of the Proposal. To sum up impact source, the coefficients impacts for different environmental

parameters are assumed. The values are ranging from 0 to 5 and used in quantification of total impact

value for the proposed project (Table 4.22).

Table : 4.22 Impact Quantification

Envl. Component

Import-ance Value

Operation Phase

Impact Value Trans-

portation Fugitive

Emission Noise Level

Mine Discharge

& GW Table

Rain Water Harvesting

Solid Wastes Mgmnt.

Green Belt

Project Social

Measures

Water Environment 200 -1 -3 2 -1 2 -200 Air Environment 150 -1 -2 -1 2 -300

Noise 50 -1 -2 2 -50 Land Environment 200 -1 1 -2 2 0 Flora & Fauna 100 -1 2 +100

Health 50 -1 -1 -1 2 2 +50 Socio-economics 200 2 -1 -1 1 1 1 2 +1000

Aesthetics 50 -1 2 +50

Total 1000 -1 -6 -4 -3 +4 -5 +15 +4 +650

The total impact value is +650 which favours the implementation of the Proposal. The total impact source

is an assertive, positive score. Also, all indicated mitigative measures for pollution control in EMP shall be

implemented in the post-project scenario by the Project Proponent to enhance the positive impacts.

4.5 Spatial Impacts due to the Proposal

Other than the transport increase, Fugitive Emissions, Mine Discharge & Solid Waste Dumping, other

anticipated impacts due to the Expansion Proposal are positive. In other words, the Spatial Impacts due to

the Expansion Proposal will be low/insignificant and the Project can be implemented.

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5.0 Analysis of Alternatives (Technology & Site)

5.1 Technology

v Due to the Geological Formation, Conventional Method of Mining can only be adopted.

v The remaining mine pit area will be kept as water reservoir to harvest the rain water.

5.2 Alternative Sites Considered

This is a Mineral bearing area and Mineral deposits are site specific. Thus, site selection criteria is not

required.

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6.0 Environmental Monitoring Programme

6.1 Environment Cell and Compliances

For effective implementations of Environmental Management Plan (EMP), RCL has the Environment

Monitoring Cell under the overall supervision of the Presidnet/Unit Head. The quality of air, noise, water,

soil, etc. are being monitored at the identified locations as per MoEF&CC/APPPCB Norms by appointing

an accreditated external agency. The status reports are being submitted to MoEF&CC Monitoring Cell,

IBM and APPCB periodically.

6.2 Post Project Monitoring

Periodical monitoring of the ambient air quality (in 4 locations) as per Revised NAAQ Norms, fugitive

emissions (4 locations), ambient noise levels (at boundaries & workzone areas), water (4 surface and 4

ground waters; once in a season) and soil quality (Green Belt and OB Dump areas, once in a season)

shall be undertaken. The frequency of monitoring is given in Table 6.1.

Table : 6.1 Post Project Monitoring Schedule

Air Noise Water Soil

PM2.5 PM10 SO2 NOx CO O3

NH3 Particulate

Pb, etc.

24-hourly once in

fortnight for whole year

Fugitive

Emissions

Quarterly

Day & Night Leq Noise

levels dB(A)

Once in a month

pH TSS DO

COD BOD

Sulphides Phenols

Oil & Grease Total Ammoniacal Nitrogen (NH2-N)

Both surface and

ground water sources

Mine Pit water

Once in a Season

Bulk Density Porosity

pH EC Na Cl

Na2CO3 K2O

Heavy Metals

Mn Cu Zn Pb

Once in a Season

6.3 Report Submission

The periodical status reports shall be submitted to APPCB monthly, IBM Quarterly and MOEF&CC

Monitoring Cell as Half Yearly Status Reports.

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7.0 Additional Studies

7.1 Risk Analysis

Risk assessment is a process whereby risks are analyzed, assessed and risk management priorities are

evaluated. It is defined as the characterization of the potential adverse effect to human health &

environment due to environmental hazards.

Objectives of Risk Assessment :-

v identifying hazardous activities.

v assessment of risk level and severity in different operations.

v identification of control measures.

v setting monitoring process.

v reduce the impact of mishaps of all kinds.

v reduce the inherent potential for major accidents.

Methodology of Risk Assessment :-

v Collection of information & identification of hazard.

v Classify their severity and probability of occurrence.

v Identification of exposed risks.

v Assess the risk and risk rating based on

• Probability

• Exposure

• Consequence

• Prioritization of the risks.

v Implementation of control measures.

v Monitoring risk assessment.

v Evaluation and correction.

The management is able to deal with the situation efficiently to reduce confusion keeping in view of the

likely sources of danger in the mine. RCL deals with Action Plan for high risk accidents like landslides,

subsidence flood, inundation/flooding, fire, etc. Factors of Man-made risks involved in mining are :

v Removal of OB and Side Burden.

v Drilling.

v Blasting.

v Excavation of Ore.

v Transportation of Ore.

Other Natural Disasters involved are :

v Fire.

v Water Inundation.

v Natural Calamities.


The proposed Control Measures for the Risks involved in the Mining Operations are listed in Table 7.1.

Table : 7.1 Risk Management Measures

Sl. No. Factors Causes of risks Control measures 1 Removal of O.B

& Side Burden a) Top soil bench may slide due to its unconsolidated nature. b) Vibration due to movement of vehicles in the O.B benches

Bench heigh is 8 m and Width is also maintained at 8 m or more. Adequate Bench Slope will be maintained. OB Dump Slope will be maintained <28o without disturbing its own angle of repose.

2 Drilling a)Due to high pressure of compressed air hoses may burst b)Drill rod may broken due to improper maintenance of the rod

Prebentive & Periodical maintenance as well as replacement of worn-out accessories are being carried out in the Compressor and Drill Equipment. The rods & bits are being replaced as per manufacturers recommendation.

3 Blasting a) Fly rock, ground vibration and noise etc., b) Improper charging of explosives

Optimum Burden and Spacing are being kept. Explosive Charge per delay is being kept optimum.

4 Excavation of Ore

a)Hauling and loading equipment are in such proximity while excavation b)Swinging of bucket over the body of tipper c) Driving of un authorized person

Operator will not operate the machine when person & vehicles are in close proximity Will not swing the bucket over the cabin and operator leaves the machine after ensuring the bucket is placed on ground Will not allow any unauthorized person to operate the machine by effective/strict supervision

5 Transportation of Ore

a)Operating the vehicle “nose to tail” b) Overloading of material c) While reversal & overtaking of vehicle d) Operator of Tipper leaving his cabin when it is loaded

It is ensured that all these causes will be nullified by giving training to the operators No over loading is entertained. Audio visual reverse horn is provided.

6 Fire due to electricity and Oil

a)Due to the short circuit of cables & other electrical parts b) Due to the leakage of inflammable liquid like diesel, oil etc,

All electrical parts are being cleaned frequently with the help of dry air blower All fastening parts and places will be tightening.

7 Natural calamities: Water Inundation

a) Inrush of storm water due to heavy rain. b) Unprecedented opening of dam in the upstream of the River. c) Unusual seepage of water from River side. d) Sudden collapseof peripheral bund due to torrential pour.

Adequate pumping will be provided to handle the situation. Emergency Preparedness Plan is in foce. Guard is kept for continuous watch on water level and it touches danger mark, warning siren will be there. Mine workers will be withdrawn from the Mine via the shortest route. Work will be reseumed only after all working places are thoroughly examined by a competent person and with prior permission of Mines Manager.

7 Natural calamities

Unexpected happenings The mine management is capable to deal with the situation


7.2 Disaster Management Plan

The purpose of Disater Management Plan (DMP) is to restore the normalcy for an early resumption of

Mining operations due to unexpected abnormalities during any disaster. RCL Management is able to deal

with the situation efficiently to reduce confusion keeping in view of the likely sources of danger in the

mine.

System of Communication : RCL has an internal Communication System for the Department Heads

and to their Line of Command with Telephones. And also, RCL is having the Telephone Nos. and

addresses of adjoining Mines, Rescue Station, Local Hospitals, Police Station and Fire Service Station at

a distance of 5.5 km at Jaggayyapeta, electricity supply agency and Standing Consultative Committee

Members.

Consultative Committee : A standing Consultative Committee is formed under the Head of Mines

Manager. The members consists of Safety Officer, Medical Officer, Asst. Manager, Public Relation

Officer, Foreman and Environmental Engineer.

Facilities & Accommodation : Accommodation and facilities for medical centre, rescue room and for

various working groups are provided in the Colony.

First Aid & Medical Facilities : The mine management is having First Aid and Medical Centre for use in

emergency situation. All casualties would be registered and will be given first aid. The centre will have

facilities for first aid & minor treatment, resuscitation, ambulance and transport. It will have proper

telephone / wireless set for quick communication with hospitals where the complicated cases are to be

sent.

Stores and Equipment : A detailed list of equipment available its type & capacity and items kept for any

emergency.

Transport Services: A well defined transport control system is provided to deal with the situation.

Ambulace and fire tender, which are kept at cement plant complex are utilized in case of any emergency.

Functions of Public Relations Group : Maintain cordial relation with Government Officials and other

social service organizations and working groups. To liaison with representatives of the mine to ameliorate

the situation of panic, tension, sentiments, grievances and misgivings created by any disaster. To

ameliorate the injured, survivors and family members of affected persons by providing material, moral

support and establishing contact with relatives of victims.

Security: Manning of security posts at all necessary critical places.

Catering & Refreshment : Arrangements will be made for the victims, concerned rescue teams and

others.

7.2.1 Onsite Emergency Plan

v On realizing anything serious to happen anywhere in the Mine, the nearest mining official shall be

informed immediately.


v On being informed about the emergency, it will be verified for the correctness of information and

inform the Manager in particular by telephone and communicate with other part of the mine and

managers of adjoining mine, so that persons may be withdrawn immediately from the scene of

danger.

v On receiving information of emergency, intimation will be sent to the consultative committee which is

already formed. Shift in-charge will ensure that all the materials and transport system to deal with

emergency situation.

v First aid facilities to be ready to receive the cases.

Persons to be contacted in case of emergency :-

Agent:

The Sr.Dy. General Manager-Mines Jayanthipuram Limestone Mine The Ramco Cements Limited KSR Nagar, Jaggayyapet Mandal, Krishna district, A.P Tel: (08654) 224400 - 04. Mobile No.9000504383 E-Mail : [email protected]

Mines Manager : The Manager-Mines Jayanthipuram Limestone Mine (South Band) The Ramco Cements Limited KSR Nagar, Jaggayyapet Mandal, Krishna district, A.P Tel: (08654) 224400 - 04. Mobile no.9652865435 E-Mail :[email protected]

7.2.2 Offsite Emergency Plan

As per Risk Assessment studies, the possibility of “Offsite” emergency situation are ruled out as RCL

Mine is not likely to pose any offsite emergency and hence does not call for any preparation of an off-site

emergency plan. However, considering extreme situation, District authority including police would be

informed about any offsite emergency if situation arises.

Care and maintenance during temporary discontinuance: If the Mining will be discontinued

temporarily for more than 120 days, notice will be given 30 days before the date of such discontinuance

to the concerned authorities. During discontinuance period safety arrangement and fencing will be

provided to avoid the entry of unauthorized persons.

7.3 Public Consultation

The issues raised by the Public & plausible Stake Holders will be addressed and an Action Plan along

with Budget Allocation will be provided after conducting the Public Hearing for the Project.

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8.0 Project Benefits

Effective utilization of Minerals for blending with raw materials in Cement manufacturing is one of the

Mineral Conservation Measures adopted by the Company.

The expansion Project will bring additional Rs.4.00 Crores investment to the Region and improve the

local and regional economy.

Present employment is 21. The mine will employ totally about 80 persons directly and indirectly after

expansion.

A budget of 1% of the additional Project Cost will be allotted as CER Budget. In addition, for the

mandatory District Mineral Foundation (DMF) @ 30% of Royalty Amount will also be contributed.

The direct & indirect employment, CER & CSR activities, etc., will have a positive impact on the

Occupational Structure of the area.

The Proposal will be beneficial and important to the Society and the Country by way of :

v Royalty to the Exchequer. v Improved local and regional economy. v Direct and indirect employments. v Improvement in direct and indirect means of livelihoods of local population.

***

9.0 Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis

Cost Benefit Analysis is not applicable for the proposal as there is no forest land is envisaged for the

Project and also no tree cutting is proposed.

***


10.0 Environmental Management Plan

Environmental Management Plan (EMP) are suggested to mitigate the possible negative impacts that

may be caused to the various attributes of environment due to the proposed mining operations. The

proposed EMP for the existing Mine’s Expansion are herewith suggested.

10.1 Construction Phase

Being an existing Mine, it does not involve any major establishment or construction. Thus, there will be no

Establishment Phase for the proposed Production Enhancement of JPM SB Mine.

10.2 Operation Phase

10.2.1 Proposed Mining


end of RoMP, about 26.25 Million Tonnes will only be mined out till the Conceptual Stage. Mining

operations are being carried out by Conventional deep hole drilling and blasting, fully Mechanized



consumption of in KSR Nagar Cement Plant. At the proposed production rate of 1.75 MTPA, the reserve

will last for 23 years upto 2042-43. The ultimate pit depth will be 78 m below ground level (BGL).

The mining will be carried out scientifically as per approved Mining Plan by Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM),

stipulated EC & CFO Conditions, Directorate of Geology & Mine Safety (DGMS) Norms, etc.

10.2.2 Land Environment

At Conceptual Stage, the effective Mining area of JPM SB Mine Lease out of 88.35 Ha, would be 49.55

Ha. An area about 14.41 Ha will be used for dumping the OB Wastes. Green Belt will be developed in

22.00 Ha (24.09% coverage) in the Mine. The following EMP Measures are proposed :











10.2.3 Traffic Impact

The existing traffic volume in the Project vicinity was found to be 517 PCU/day. In the Post-Project

Scenario, there will be an addition of 374 Tippers to the existing traffic from the Mine. The following EMP

Measures are proposed to mitigate the impacts due to Traffic :












10.2.4 Ambient Air Quality

The Drilling & Blasting, Excavating, Loading and Transporting activities would generate both fugitive dust

emissions and smoke from Heavy Earth Moving (HEM) Machineries and Transporting Tippers. Fugitive

Dust generation in the Lease areas are to be controlled by :

v Consent to Operate under Air Act from APPCB has to obtained and renewed periodically.

v Ambient Air Quality and the Fugitive Emissions Monitoring in the Mine vicinity have to be carried out

periodically as per IBM, EC & CFO Conditions and the Status Reports are to be submitted to the

Authorities as required.









10.2.5 Noise Levels

The source of noise are due to running of HEM Machineries, loading and transportation by Tippers. The

noise levels due to the HEM operations is maintained at <85 db(A) at a distance of 1.5 m from the

sources. The following EMP Measures are proposed :

v Both Ambient and Workzone Noise Levels Monitoring are to be carried out and the Status Reports

are to be submitted to the Authorities as required.


v Peak Particle Velocity (PPV) and Noise Levels during the blasting are to be monitored and submitted

as per DGMS Norms.








10.2.6 Water Environment

Mining in JPM SB Mine has intersected the Ground Water-table. The influence zone due to mine pit

dewatering is within the mine lease area. The Mine Pit Water, after the treatment, is utilized for the Mine

Usage (150 KLD), Recharge (350 KLD), Public Supply, etc. The following EMP Measures are proposed :

v Consent to Operate under Water Act from APPCB has to obtained and renewed periodically.

v Ground Water NOC has to be renewed periodically.

v Water Quality of both Surface and Ground Waters Monitoring in the Mine vicinity have to be carried

out periodically as per IBM, EC & CFO Conditions and the Status Reports are to be submitted to the




v The increased Mine Pit Water has to be utilized gainfully by increasing the supply to nearby Villages

for Domestic Consumption as well as to nearby agricultural fields as the current practice.


quality.


v Effective Green belt is to be develoiped in large scale in and around the lease area.


10.2.7 Biological Environment

There is no cutting of trees or clearing of bushes, etc. due to the proposal within the Lease. There is no

habitat fragmentation or blocking of migratory corridors due to Project activities since there is no wild life

movement or migratory birds movement in the study area. The following EMP Measures are proposed :




10.2.8 Socioeconomics, CSR & CER



2018-19 was Rs.7.95 Crores- i.e., nearly Rs. 0.50 Crores per annum. There are 388 direct employees and

1,398 indirect employees, thus, total 1,786 employees working in KSR Nagar Cement Plant, Power Plant


and Captive Mines. It is to be mentioned that about 185 employees (10.34% of total employees) are from

Jayanthipuram village and about 985 employees (55.15% of total employees) are from local villages of

Jaggayyapeta Mandal. The following EMP Measures are proposed :

v Joining Hands with District Administration in implementing Govt. Schemes and local developments.






About 1% of the additional Project Cost of Rs.4.00 Crores viz. Rs.4.00 Lakhs will be allotted towards the

Corporate Environment Responsibility (CER) Budget in compliance with MoEF&CC OM F. No. 22-

65/2017.IA.III dated 01.05.2018 (Table 10.1) which will be updated for the Public Hearing Issues also.

Table : 10.1 CER Budget

Name of the Village Particulars CER Amount

Jayanthipuram K’Agraharam Ravirala

Education –Repairs and Maintenance of School buildings

Rs.4.00 Lakhs

Up-gradation and support to Primary Health centres

Water Supply for surrounding Villages

Maintenance of Village Roads

Skill Development - Training of Village Women for self-employment, facilitating the educated youth.

Plantation in Villages

10.2.9 Occupational Health

The objectives are : to achieve zero accident and safe work environment, to improve moral and health of

all employees and to maintain the emission levels below the norms. A full-fledged Occupational Health

Centre (OHC) exists with a dedicated occupational health specialist doctor with supporting staff in the

Colony premises. The following EMP Measures are proposed :




to be in place.



night times.

v Work comfort and its periodic review by a Committee are to be enusred.





10.2.10 Plastic Waste Management

There will be ban on one-time use and throw away Plastic usage in the Lease. RCL will encourage the

use of eco friendly alternative such as banana leaf, areca nut palm plate, stainless steel glass, porcelain

plates / cups, cloth bag, jute bag etc.

10.3 EMP Budget

The total Project Cost will be Rs.8.25 Crores including the additional Project Cost of Rs.4.00 Crores for

the Expansion. Presently, an amount of Rs.27.50 Lakhs has been earmarked as Capital EMP Budget

(Table 10.2) and Rs. 22.00 Lakhs per Annum is the Operating Cost (Table 10.3) towards EMP measures,

Green Belt maintenance, Environmental Monitoring, etc.

Table : 10.2 Environmental Management Plan-Capital Cost

Sl. No. Description Capital Cost, Rs. Lakhs

1 Mobile Water Sprinkler for Dust Suppression 20,00,000

2 Green Belt Development & Maintenance @ Rs.50,000/yr. for 15 Years 7,50,000

Total 27,50,000

Table : 10.3 Environmental Management Plan-Operating Cost per Annum

Description Cost per Annum, Rs.

I. Greenery

Gardeners & Security (12 persons) 12,00,000

II. Environmental Status

Operation and maintenance of Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Station (common for all mining leases) 3,00,000

Water Sprinkling for Dust Suppression 5,00,000

Environmental & Vibration Survey Works 2,00,000

Total per Annum 22,00,000

10.4 Financial Assurance

Financial Assurance for RoMP period works out to be Rs.1,95,84,000/- which has been submitted in the

form of a Bank Guarantee to RCOM, IBM, Hyderabad.

***


11.0 Summary and Conclusion

11.1 Introduction 11.1.1 Project Proponent Ramco Group is one of the leading, highly reputed and Second Largest Industrial Group in South India. It

is well diversified in the fields of Cement, Ready Mix Concrete, Cement Fibre Products, Cotton and

Synthetic Yarn, Software Systems, Wind Farms, Research & Development, Dry Mortar Plants, Cotton

Textiles and Surgical. The total employees are about 15,700 and the Turnover of the Group is Rs.8,000

Crores. M/s. The Ramco Cements Limited is one of the main companies of RAMCO Group.

The Ramco Cements Limited (RCL) (formerly M/s. Madras Cements Limited) is one of the reputed Cement

Companies in India. The cement production of RCL is about 17.70 million tons per annum (MTPA) from

their Cement Plants in India. The company is the second largest cement producer in South India and sixth

largest manufacturer of cement in the Country.

RCL is producing Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC), Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC) and Slag

Cement (PSC). The cement produced by RCL is marketed in the brand name of ‘RAMCO’. The brand

name RAMCO SUPER GRADE is very popular PPC and RAMCO SUPER STEEL is the slag cement

brand. The market centres are mainly in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka, Odisha and

West Bengal States.

RCL which has always been striving for Total Quality, possesses International Certificate ISO:9001,

ISO:14001, ISO:45001 and ISO:50001. The company has achieved various awards for 'Best Performance' in

the Cement Industry and also Green Rating Project Awards 4 Leaves from Centre for Science and

Environment for the Year 2005. RCL has the well laid down Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE)

Policy approved by the CMD. The units are having their Integrated Management System (IMS) Policy.

The Contact information of the Corporate Office is :

The Executive Director (Operations), The Ramco Cements Limited, 5th Floor, Auras Corporate Centre, No. 98A, Dr.Radhakrishnan Road, Mylapore, Chennai-600 004.

Tel. No. : 044-28478666/28478661/28478656 Fax No. : 044-28478676 e-Mail : [email protected]

11.1.2 Project Profile

RCL had established its Kumarasamy Raja Nagar (KSR Nagar) Cement Plant in the Year 1986-87 in

Survey Nos. 235, 236, 238, 240, etc. at Dharmavarapupadu Thanda Village, Jaggayyapeta

(Jaggaiahpet) Mandal, Krishna District of Andhra Pradesh State. The Cement Plant is in operation for the

last 3 decades and is periodically expanded with two Process Lines (Lines I & II) over an Extent of 329.00

Ha (812.75 Acres). The Cement Plant is now being expanded with additional 3rd Clinker Line of 1.50 MTPA

capacity to existing 3.185 MTPA Clinker, thus, 4.685 MTPA Clinker on Expansion and 3.650 Cement

(OPC/PPC/PSC/CC) productions.


The Cement Plant is supported with (2x18 MW + 6 MW Turbine =) 42 MW Captive Thermal Power Plants

(CTPPs) for its Power Demand.

The present Limestone requirement of the plant is 4.5 MTPA which is being met from the Captive

Limestone Mines in the Region viz. Jayanthipuram Limestone Mine (North Band), Jayanthipuram

Limestone Mine (South Band), Ravirala (Forest) and Budhawada (Forest) Mines are fulfilling the Cement

Plant’s Limestone demand and additionally Ravirala Revenue Mine is proposed. The centralised Crusher of 1000 TPH is being operated and another 1100 TPH Crusher is being

established now on Expansion of the Cement Plant. There is a Colony of about 346 Quarters adjacent to

the Plant.

Jayanthipuram Limestone Mine (South Band) (JPM South Band) Lease area of 88.35.0 Ha falls in Survey

Nos. 39, 40, 41, 45, 46, 47/1, 47/2, 47/3, 47/4, 47/5, 48/1, 48/2, 48/3, 48/4, 49/1, 49/2, 49/3, 52, 53, 54,

55, 57, 58, 59/1, 59/2, 59/3, 59/4, 60/1, 60/2, 60/3, 63, 64, 65 & 72/1 of Jayanthipuram village,

Jaggayyapet Mandal, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh (Fig. 1.1). In the ML Area, 78.51 Ha is an own

Patta Land and 9.84 Ha is Government Waste Land (Survey No. 65). The Mine was opened on

27.03.1989.

Jayanthipuram Limestone Mine (South Band) initially had two different mining leases in different extents.

Later on, these two mining leases have been amalgamated into a single mining lease and made

coterminous over an extent of 88.35.0 Ha vide GO. Ms. No. 317 dated 29.10.2003 and valid upto

18.12.2004. The amalgamated Mining Lease was renewed vide GO. Ms. No. 315, dated 28.12.2004 for a

period of 20 years from 19.12.2004 till 18.12.2024. As per the Mines and Minerals (Development and

Regulation) Amendment Act, 2015, the Lease Validity has been extended for a period of 50 years vide

GO. Ms. No. 58 dated 02.05.2017 with effect from 19.12.1984 till 18.12.2034.

Environmental Clearance for production enhancement of mine from 0.037 MTPA to 0.5 MTPA has been

obtained from MoEF vide Ltr. No. J-11015/378/2007-IA-II (M) dated 08.06.2007. Six monthly EC Compliance

Reports are being submitted to MoEF&CC, Regional Office (South Eastern Zone), Chennai regularly.

The recent Certified copy of Compliance Report has been received vide MoEF&CC F.No.

EP/12.1/537/AP/1338 dated 17.08.2018.

RCL obtained Approvals for Mining Plans/Schemes from Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM), Hyderabad

periodically. Modifications in the Approved Mining Plan (2018-19 to 2019-20) was obtained approval vide

Ltr. No. AP/KSN/MP/Lst-6/Hyd dated 05.12.2018. Approval of Review of Mining Plan (2019-20 & 2020-21

to 2024-25 for 1.75 MTPA subject to EC) vide Ltr. No. AP/KSN/MP/Lst-6/Hyd dated 13.12.2019.

Recent Renewal of Combined CFO for JPM NB (2.0 MTPA), JPM SB (0.5 MTPA), Ravirala Forest (1.2 MTPA) &

Budawada Forest Mines (1.1 MTPA) vide orders APPCB/HO/UH-IV/CFO: VJA/Auto Renewal-8/2016 dated

08.12.2016, w.e.f. 01.02.2017 valid till 31.01.2022.

The Cement Plant, Captive Power Plant and Captive Mines operations are in full compliance with the

conditions stipulated in the Environmental Clearances awarded by MoEF&CC and Consent Orders

issued by APPCB.


With recent expansion, the Cement Plant’s Limestone requirement will be increased from 4.5 MTPA to 7.54

MTPA. The Low Grade Limestone from this Mine has to be blended with High Grade Limestone as

Mineral Conservation measure adopted in the Plant. Accordingly, it is proposed to enhance the

Limestone production from 0.5 MTPA to 1.75 MTPA within the Lease Area.

The Mineable Reserves in UNFC ‘111’ Grade has been assessed as 3,23,51,504.50 Tonnes Limestone.


end of RoMP, about 26.25 Million Tonnes will only be mined out till the Conceptual Stage. As the Mine

having Lease validity upto 18.12.2034 as per GO issued under MMDR Amendment Act, 2015, the

conceptual plan is prepared till 2034-35.




consumption of in KSR Nagar Cement Plant. Cutoff grade for the Limestone is considered as +41% CaO

and 18% SiO2. Limestone having CaO 34% to 41% and SiO2 above 18 % is treated as Mineral Rejects (Sub-

grade) which is stacked separately within the Mine Lease itself for future use. The ultimate pit depth will

be 78 m BGL at Conceptual Stage. The Mine Layout/Surface Plan has been given as Fig. 2.1.

Mine Profile :

Proved Mineral Reserves : 42.133 Million Tonnes

Proposed Limestone Production : 1.75 MTPA

Life of the Mine with this Production : 23 years (upto 2042-43)

(Lease for RCL is valid till 18.12.2034)

Ore : Development Ratio : 1: 0.05 (Plan Period)

No. of working days/annum : 305 (3 shifts)

Existing Pit Configuration : 703 m (L) x 617 m (W) x 35 m (D)

Top Ground Level : 38-42 m RL

Limestone Bed Level : 34 m RL (considered as 0 m BGL)

Depth of Working - Plan period : Bottom RL (-)12 m (46 m BGL)

Ultimate Pit Limit-Conceptual/Lease Period : Upto (-)40 m RL (78 m BGL)

Ground Water-table in the vicinity-ML Area : Post-Monsoon : 19-22 m BGL

Pre-Monsoon : 30-33 m BGL Mining activities intersected the ground water-table and NOC has been obtained.

At Conceptual Stage (as on 18.12.2034), about 49.55 Ha will be under the quarried area, 14.41 Ha will

be under OB dump/bund, 0.05 Ha under Statutory Buildings, 1.00 Ha under Roads and 1.34 Ha of land

will be untouched. The total Green Belt & Afforested Area will be about 22.00 Ha with 24.90 % coverage at

the conceptual stage.

Power demand of the Mine is 0.5 KVA which is being met through Captive Power. For operating the

quarrying equipments, High Speed Diesel (HSD) is required @ 2,500 Liters/day. No standby DG set is

installed in the Mine.


The proposed expansion of Jayanthipuram Limestone Mine (South Band) ie.e Production enhancement



Environmental Clearance from the State Level Environmental Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA), Andhra

Pradesh. Accordingly, TOR Application/Form-1, Pre Feasibility Report (PFR), Proposed Terms of

Reference (TOR) for EIA Study and Approved Mining Plan are submitted by RCL (Online Proposal No. is

SIA/AP/MIN/40833/2019 dated 07.08.2019) and additional details on 09.09.2019.

The Proposal was deliberated by the State Level Expert Appraisal Committee-Andhra Pradesh (SEAC-AP)

in its Meeting held on 21.09.2019 and recommended the TOR with Public Hearing. TOR for carrying out

the EIA Study has been awarded by SEIAA-AP vide SEIAA/AP/KRI/MIN/08/2019/1219-1568 dated

15.11.2019.



Education & Training (NABET), Quality Council of India (Sl. No. 4 of QCI/NABET List dated 09.03.2020).

The ABC Techno Labs India Private Limited Laboratory is accredited by the National Accreditation Board

for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) and also recognised by MoEF&CC. The services of

M/s.Environmental System Consultants & Ambiente Lab Solutions Private Limited, Chennai are utilised

for the coordination of the Study on behalf of RCL.

The Baseline Data was generated during December 2019-February 2020 (Winter Season) and utilised for

the EIA Report. The EIA Report has been prepared and submitted as per awarded TORs and also as per

the generic structure proposed in EIA Notification 2006. The Summary EIA Reports (both in English and

Telugu) along with Draft EIA Report have been submitted for conducting the Public Consultation/Public

Hearing.

11.2 Description of the Environment 11.2.1 Environmental Setting The Mine area falls in Survey of India Topo Sheet No. 65 D/1 (Fig. 1.2) with Co-ordinates 16051’00.8” N to

16051’50.7” N Latitude and 80006’16.6” E to 80006’51.9” E Longitudes. Other than Reserved Forests, no

ecologically sensitive areas viz. National Park/Sanctuary/Biosphere Reserve/Wild Life Corridors, etc. exist

within 10 km radius of the Mine. There are 8 Reserved Forests falling fully/partly within 10 km radius area

from the boundary. Vedadri Temple, a famous Pilgrimage Centre is at 4.9 km in south-southeast. River

Paleru drains the area, flows adjacent to the mine lease area in the west and confluences into River

Krishna which flows at a distance of 2.7 km in the south from the mine. Nagarjuna Sagar Left Bank Canal

flows at about 5.4 km in E direction.

Mandal Head Quarters Jaggayyapeta is at a distance of 2.5 km in northwest. Jayanthipuram (50 m; E),

Jayanthipuram Tanda (60 m; N) and Kavutuvari Agraharam 0.6 km; W) are the minor settlements near

the mine. Vijayawada Town is at a distance of 60-70 km in SE. District Head Quarters Machilipatnam is

at 130 km in SE direction from the mine. There are major Cement Plants along with their Captive

Limestone Mines and Captive Power Plants in the study area. RCL Jayanthipuram Limestone Mine

(North Band) (Pits 1 & 2) is at a distance of 0.3 km in the north. Ravirala (Forest) Mine is at a distance of

2.5 km (ESE) and Budawada Forest Mine is at a distance of 1.6 km in west. Jayanthipuram Cement

Plant is at a distance of 1.1 km in NNW from the Mine.


11.2.2 Baseline Environmental Status

The study area of 10 km radius (from Lease boundary) (Fig. 3.1) has been considered for assessing the baseline environmental status. Considering the Environmental setting of the project, project activities and their interaction, environmental regulations and Standards, following Environmental Attributes have been included in EIA Study.

v Site specific Micro-meteorological Data from Core Zone for a Season on wind speed, wind direction

(wind roses), temperature, humidity, cloud cover, atmospheric pressure, rainfall, etc.

v Ambient Air Quality Monitoring at 12 locations on 24-hourly basis, continuously for 2 days in a week

for 4 weeks in a month for a season for the parameters as per NAAQ Norms Revised as per GSR

826 (E) dated 16.11.2009 for Industrial, Residential, Rural and other Areas.

v Noise Level Measurements at all air quality monitoring station for Leq, L-day and L-night values once in the Season.

v Water Quality Monitoring – grab sampling once in the Season for : Surface Water (8 locations) as per CPCB Norms; Mine Pit Waters (3 Locations) as per IS:10500 Norms & Ground Water (9 Locations) as per IS:10500 Norms.

v Soil Quality Monitoring at 6 locations once in the Season for: Textural & Physical Parameters & Nutrients.

v Land use pattern based on Satellite Imagery. v Biotic Attributes for Flora & Fauna - Core zone & Buffer zones v Socio-Economic Profile, based on 2011-Census and Household Survey, once in the study period for:

Total Population / Household Size / Age, Gender Composition, S.C / S.T, Literacy Level, Occupational Structure, etc.

The summary of baseline status is given in Table 11.1.

Table : 11.1 Environmental Baseline Status

Period : Dec. 2019-Feb. 2020

Envl. Component Parameters Minimum Maximum Mean Applicable Norms

Ambient Air Quality (24-hly), ug/m3

PM2.5 10.6 41.7 20.9 60

PM10 20.7 65.8 40.1 100

SO2 7.1 19.2 12.0 80

NOx 7.8 21.4 13.9 80

Ambient Noise, dB(A) Leq-day 40.9 46.6 43.4 55

Leq-night 38.2 44.3 41.6 45

Workzone Noise, dB(A) Leq 47.2 62.3 - 85.0

Surface Waters, mg/l TDS 280 430 - 500/2100

Ground Waters, mg/l TDS 340 510 - 500-2000

Soil Status

Texture - - Silty Loam -

EC, mmhos/cm 1.02 1.87 - 0.2-0.5

SAR 2.05 3.35 - <5

The findings of baseline environmental status of the study area are summarized below :

v The collected meteorological data during this season represented the local weather phenomena.

v The monitored ambient air quality in the study area was found to be in compliance with the National

Ambient Air Quality (NAAQ) 24-hourly Norms for Industrial, Residential, Rural and other areas.


v Monitored Ambient Noise Levels (Leq) during day and night times were found to be well within the

MoEF&CC Norms.

v Workzone Noise Levels were found to be in compliance with OSHA Standards for 8-hours exposure.

v The water quality of surface waters were found to be in compliance with CPCB Norms.

v The ground water quality was found to be in compliance with the IS:10500-2012 Norms.

v The soil in the study area would very well support vegetation after amending it suitably.

v There is no eco sensitive area exists in the study area and only domesticated animals exist.

v The area is thinly populated and basic amenities are available almost in all villages.

Thus, there is adequate buffer for the proposed Project in the physical, biological and edaphic

environments of the study area.

11.3 Anticipated Environmental Impacts

Any Project would create impact on the environment in two distinct phases viz. Construction Phase which

may be regarded as temporary & short term and Operation Phase which would have long term effects.

The impacts have been divided into two categories, viz. Localised and Cumulative. The impacts have

been assessed for the Project assuming that the pollution due to the existing industrial activities has

already been covered under baseline environmental status and continue to remain same till the operation

of the project.

11.3.1 Construction Phase

Being an existing Mine, it does not involve any major establishment or construction. Predominantly

Vertical Exploitation in the Lease Area is proposed on Expansion along with 5 Ha area included for mining.

11.3.2 Operation Phase

For Cumulative Impact Assessment, RCL’s existing industrial activities in the Study Area are considered.

11.3.2.1 Water Environment

Mining in JPM SB Mine has intersected the Ground Water-table. The influence zone due to mine pit

dewatering is about 690 m which falls within the mine lease area. With annual averaging, the seepage

inflow into the Mine Pit is assessed as 746 KLD and the Rain water realization is about 807 KLD. Thus,

the Total Water generation in JPM-SB Mine is about 1,553 KLD. As and when the water is filled up in the

bottom most Sump, it is being pumped out by 37 KW Pump intermittently into a Settling Tank and after

the treatment, for further utilization in the Mine (150 KLD), Recharge (350 KLD), Public Supply, etc.

RCL has obtained the Permission/NOC from the APWALTA (Ground Water Department) for (i) Dewatering

12,365 KLD of Mine Pits Water for carrying out Mining Operations in 4 Nos. Captive Limestone Mines and

(ii) for usage of 7,000 KLD of dewatered water from Mine Pits for their Cement Plant, CTPP, Colony and

associated 4 Nos. Captive Mines located at Jayanthipuram vide File No. PRR05-11028/45/2018-SLNA-

GIS-CORD dated 06.07.2019.



Pits viz. Jayanthipuram (North Band), Jayanthipuram (South Band), Raviral (RF) and Budawada Forest

Mines. About, 12,125 KLD (97.23%) Mine Pits Water was utilized gainfully

In an average, about 59.16% of dewatered water from these Mines was utilized for the Industrial Use,

38.16% was utilized for Public Use (including Irrigation of nearby Agricultural Fields) and balance 2.68%

was in the Mine Pits.

11.3.2.2 Land Environment

Geologically, the Phyllites is successively underlained by cement grade Limestone and Green Shaly

Limestone. The Over Burden (OB) Soil is brown to reddish in clolour with thickness varying from 0.5 m to

9.0 m BGL. At Conceptual Stage, the effective Mining area of JPM SB Mine Lease out of 88.35 Ha,

would be 49.55 Ha. An area about 14.41 Ha will be used for dumping the OB Wastes. Green Belt will be

developed in 22.00 Ha (24.09% coverage) in the Mine.

About, 16.10 million cu.m OB wastes will be generated from the Working Mines till Conceptual Stage.

Out of which, 5.7 million cu.m OB will be used for Backfilling & reclaiming the mined out Pits and balance

quantity will be in dumps & bunds. Backfilling & Recaliming of the mined out Pit is not there in JPM SB

Mine.

While, the Cement Plant has 172.745 Ha of Green Belt (52.37% coverage), the Working Mines will have

99.76 Ha of Green Belt at Conceptual Stage. Thus, a total 272.505 Ha will be under Green Belt (26.74%) in

the effective Industrial Area both the Cement Plant and its Captive Mines. About 24.55 Ha will be

Backfilled & reclaimed area of the 3 Working Mines.

11.3.2.3 Traffic Impact

Raw and Finished Materials of the Cement Plant are being transported by both Rail and Road Modes.

There are 398 Truck movements in a day now. On Expansion, 21 Truck movements in a day will be the

additional traffic. The existing traffic volume in the Project-Village Road to Chillakallu Junction was found

to be 1,480 PCU/day. The entire Traffic Volume due to the Plant is in northern parts of the Study Area.

Limestone transportation takes place entirely in southern side of the Plant. JPM NB Mine is located

adjacent to the Plant & Crusher (0.1 km aerial distance) with 1 km lead from Mine Pit. JPM SB Mine is at

2.2 km with a lead distance of 3.0 km from Pit Head to Crusher. Ravirala (RF) Mine is with 4.5 km Haulage

Road. These Mines have their own Haulage Road. JPM SB Mine Haulage Road just crosses the Major

District Road (MDR)-220 (Jaggayyapet-Vedadri Road) before leading to the Crusher in own Haulage

Road through JPM NB Mine. Thus, the transportation of ore is not through any Public/Village Road.

The existing traffic volume in the Project vicinity was found to be 517 PCU/day. In the Post-Project

Scenario, there will be an addition of 374 Tippers to the existing traffic from the Mine. Cumulatively, the

traffic volume in the Project vicinity on Expansion will be 1,356 PCU/day . The net increase (cumulative) will

be 839 PCU/day only. The existing Haulage Road is adequate to handle the proposed addition of traffic

volume. Adequate parking is provided and there will not be any outside Truck Parking in the Mine vicinity.

Facilities for drivers (rest room, toilet, etc.) are also provided.


11.3.2.4 Air Environment

The monitored Pollutant Levels were found to be in Good Air Quality Index in the Project vicinity. In

general, dust generation (Particulate Matter) in the mines are due to Drilling & Blasting, Excavating,

Loading and Transporting activities. Controlled Emissions are also computed using AERMOD View

Software. The maximum incremental GLC of PM2.5 due to Cumulative Operations of all operating Plant &

Mines is 6.79 ug/m3 (Table 4.16). The maximum incremental GLC of PM10 due to Cumulative Operations of

all operating Plant & Mines is 17.07 ug/m3. As per the prediction, Adequate Buffers (53.85% in PM2.5 &

42.83% in PM10) exist in the Air Environment for the proposed Expansion activity.

11.3.2.5 Noise & Vibration

As approved by Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) and Directorate of Geology & Mine Safety (DGMS),

controlled blasting technique is adopted to reduce the noise and ground vibrations. Blasting is carried out

only during the day times. The monitored peak particle velocity (PPV) and noise levels during the blasting

is periodically monitored through ‘Minimate’ Instrument and found to be well within the DGMS norms for

residential areas.

The noise levels due to the HEM operations is maintained at <85 db(A) at a distance of 1.5 m from the

sources. In general, noise generated by these sources will be within the limit of 90 dB(A) prescribed by

Director General of Mines Safety (DGMS), Dhanbad. The work force will be exposed to <85 dB(A) levels

during the 8-hours Shift. Ambient Noise level at the boundaries would be maintained <55 dB(A) during

day times and <45 dB(A) during night times, well within the MoEF Norms for Residential and Rural

Areas.

11.3.2.6 Biological Environment

There is no cutting of trees or clearing of bushes, etc. due to the proposal within the Lease. There is no

habitat fragmentation or blocking of migratory corridors due to Project activities since there is no wild life

movement or migratory birds movement in the study area. Also, there is no Schedule-I Fauna exists in the

vicinity and thus, no Conservation Plan is envisaged. Thus, there will not be any significant impact on the

existing flora-fauna of the area. RCL has developed an effective Green Belt which will have significant

long term positive impact on the environment.

11.3.2.7 Socioeconomics



2018-19 was Rs.7.95 Crores- i.e., nearly Rs. 0.50 Crores per annum. Some of the major initiates taken are

as follows:

v Medical camps conducted in nearby villages. 38 Nos. of medical camps conducted in nearby villages

in the financial year 2016-17 and medicines are being distributed at free of cost.

v Water supply for agriculture fields at Jayanthipuram Village. Water supply for Jayanthipuram village,

Dharmavarapupadu Thanda village & Budawada village (in summer season) for safe drinking water.


v Arrangements for Krishna Pushkaralu like food arrangements at Vedadri, shed construction Vedadri,

etc.

v Financial assistance for floor replacement work Chennakeshava Swami Temple, Jaggaiahpet.

v Financial assistance for lymphatic filariasisi affected persons through LEPRA society at Jaggaiahpet

Mandal.

v Financial Assistance for Literacy Programme at Dharmavarapupadu Thanda for Women through

Akshara Vayojana Vidya.




(55.15% of total employees) are from local villages of Jaggayyapeta Mandal. Based on the details

collected by Household Survey, the following assessments are made. In general, there have been the

following demands/expectations from the public:






v Facilities like ambulance, health care, educational, community centres, etc.

The widely adopted Matrix Method for Evaluating the Impacts of a Project in its environs is used in this

study for evaluating the impacts. The total impact value is +650 which favours the implementation of the

Proposal. The total impact source is an assertive, positive score. Also, all indicated mitigative measures

for pollution control in EMP shall be implemented in the post-project scenario by the Project Proponent to

enhance the positive impacts.

11.4 Environmental Monitoring Programme

Periodical monitoring of the ambient air quality (in 4 locations) as per Revised NAAQ Norms, fugitive

emissions (4 locations), ambient noise levels (at boundaries & workzone areas), water (4 surface and 4

ground waters; once in a season) and soil quality (Green Belt and OB Dump areas, once in a season)

shall be undertaken. The periodical status reports shall be submitted to APPCB monthly, IBM Quarterly

and MOEF&CC Monitoring Cell as Half Yearly Status Reports.

11.5 Additional Studies

Detailed risk assessment and mitigative measures are delineated and an effective Disaster Management

Plan, for natural and man-made disasters, is also submitted.

11.6 Project Benefits

Effective utilization of Minerals for blending with raw materials in Cement manufacturing is one of the

Mineral Conservation Measures adopted by the Company. The expansion Project will bring additional

Rs.4.00 Crores investment to the Region and improve the local and regional economy.


Present employment is 21. The mine will employ totally about 80 persons directly and indirectly after

expansion.

A budget of 1% of the additional Project Cost will be allotted as CER Budget. In addition, for the

mandatory District Mineral Foundation (DMF) @ 30% of Royalty Amount will also be contributed.

The direct & indirect employment, CER & CSR activities, etc., will have a positive impact on the

Occupational Structure of the area. The Proposal will be beneficial and important to the Society and the

Country by way of :

v Royalty to the Exchequer. v Improved local and regional economy. v Direct and indirect employments. v Improvement in direct and indirect means of livelihoods of local population.

11.7 Environmental Management Plan

Environmental Management Plan (EMP) are suggested to mitigate the possible negative impacts that

may be caused to the various attributes of environment due to the proposed mining operations. The

proposed EMP for the existing Mine’s Expansion are herewith suggested.

11.7.1 Construction Phase

Being an existing Mine, it does not involve any major establishment or construction. Thus, there will be no

Establishment Phase for the proposed Production Enhancement of JPM SB Mine.

11.7.2 Operation Phase

Land Environment : At Conceptual Stage, the effective Mining area of JPM SB Mine Lease out of

88.35 Ha, would be 49.55 Ha. An area about 14.41 Ha will be used for dumping the OB Wastes. Green

Belt will be developed in 22.00 Ha (24.09% coverage) in the Mine. The following EMP Measures are

proposed :











Traffic Impact : The existing traffic volume in the Project vicinity was found to be 517 PCU/day. In the

Post-Project Scenario, there will be an addition of 374 Tippers to the existing traffic from the Mine. The

following EMP Measures are proposed to mitigate the impacts due to Traffic :












Ambient Air Quality : The Drilling & Blasting, Excavating, Loading and Transporting activities would

generate both fugitive dust emissions and smoke from Heavy Earth Moving (HEM) Machineries and

Transporting Tippers. Fugitive Dust generation in the Lease areas are to be controlled by :

v Consent to Operate under Air Act from APPCB has to obtained and renewed periodically.

v Ambient Air Quality and the Fugitive Emissions Monitoring in the Mine vicinity have to be carried out

periodically as per IBM, EC & CFO Conditions and the Status Reports are to be submitted to the










Noise Levels : The source of noise are due to running of HEM Machineries, loading and transportation

by Tippers. The noise levels due to the HEM operations is maintained at <85 db(A) at a distance of 1.5

m from the sources. The following EMP Measures are proposed :

v Both Ambient and Workzone Noise Levels Monitoring are to be carried out and the Status Reports

are to be submitted to the Authorities as required.

v Peak Particle Velocity (PPV) and Noise Levels during the blasting are to be monitored and submitted

as per DGMS Norms.









Water Environment : Mining in JPM SB Mine has intersected the Ground Water-table. The influence

zone due to mine pit dewatering is within the mine lease area. The Mine Pit Water, after the treatment, is

utilized for the Mine Usage (150 KLD), Recharge (350 KLD), Public Supply, etc. The following EMP

Measures are proposed :

v Consent to Operate under Water Act from APPCB has to obtained and renewed periodically.

v Ground Water NOC has to be renewed periodically.

v Water Quality of both Surface and Ground Waters Monitoring in the Mine vicinity have to be carried

out periodically as per IBM, EC & CFO Conditions and the Status Reports are to be submitted to the




v The increased Mine Pit Water has to be utilized gainfully by increasing the supply to nearby Villages

for Domestic Consumption as well as to nearby agricultural fields as the current practice.


quality.


v Effective Green belt is to be develoiped in large scale in and around the lease area.


Biological Environment : There is no cutting of trees or clearing of bushes, etc. due to the proposal

within the Lease. There is no habitat fragmentation or blocking of migratory corridors due to Project

activities since there is no wild life movement or migratory birds movement in the study area. The

following EMP Measures are proposed :




Socioeconomics, CSR & CER : As part of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), various socio-

economic measures carried out. Cost of various socio-economic activities carried out for the surrounding

villages during the Period 2003-04 to 2018-19 was Rs.7.95 Crores- i.e., nearly Rs. 0.50 Crores per annum.




(55.15% of total employees) are from local villages of Jaggayyapeta Mandal. The following EMP

Measures are proposed :

v Joining Hands with District Administration in implementing Govt. Schemes and local developments.







About 1% of the additional Project Cost of Rs.4.00 Crores viz. Rs.4.00 Lakhs will be allotted towards the

Corporate Environment Responsibility (CER) Budget in compliance with MoEF&CC OM F. No. 22-

65/2017.IA.III dated 01.05.2018 which will be updated for the Public Hearing Issues also.

Occupational Health : The objectives are : to achieve zero accident and safe work environment, to

improve moral and health of all employees and to maintain the emission levels below the norms. A full-

fledged Occupational Health Centre (OHC) exists with a dedicated occupational health specialist doctor

with supporting staff in the Colony premises. The following EMP Measures are proposed :




to be in place.



night times.

v Work comfort and its periodic review by a Committee are to be enusred.




Plastic Waste Management : There will be ban on one-time use and throw away Plastic usage in

the Lease. RCL will encourage the use of eco friendly alternative such as banana leaf, areca nut palm

plate, stainless steel glass, porcelain plates / cups, cloth bag, jute bag etc.

11.7.3 EMP Budget

The total Project Cost will be Rs.8.25 Crores including the additional Project Cost of Rs.4.00 Crores for

the Expansion. Presently, an amount of Rs.27.50 Lakhs has been earmarked as Capital EMP Budget and

Rs. 22.00 Lakhs per Annum is the Operating Cost towards EMP measures, Green Belt maintenance,

Environmental Monitoring, etc.

Financial Assurance for RoMP period works out to be Rs.1,95,84,000/- which has been submitted in the

form of a Bank Guarantee to RCOM, IBM, Hyderabad.

***


12.0 Disclosure of Consultants



Education & Training (NABET), Quality Council of India vide Certificate NABET/EIA/1922/RA 0155 with

validity 22.05.2022 (Sl. No. 4 of QCI/NABET List dated 09.03.2020). The ABC Techno Labs India Private

Limited Laboratory is accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration

Laboratories (NABL) and also recognised by MoEF&CC. The services of M/s.Environmental System

Consultants & Ambiente Lab Solutions Private Limited, Chennai are utilised for the coordination of the

Study on behalf of RCL.

ABC comprises a team of highly talented professionals, who work in sync with clients ensuring that the

defined assessment and survey or reporting is executed with high level of efficiency. The proficient team

consists of Environmentalists, Policy makers, Geologists, Chemists, Engineers, Industrial hygienists,

Technicians, Research Associates, Sociologists and others with expertise in various key areas.

ABC has a proven successful track record of working with industry & institutions and in executing multi

faceted projects funded by organizations like World Bank, UNDP, MoEFCC, amongst others. ABC

Techno labs India Private Ltd has laid down new benchmarks in all its areas of strategic operations by

the dedicated team of outstanding professionals and client-centric approach, clearly evident by our

accomplishments/ clients list. The accrediated/approved Experts of ABC are appended.

***

RA-218th AC Meeting : January 17, 2020 Page 4

b. Assessed as per IA norms – for new Sectors of approved ECs and fresh ECs proposed:

S. No.

Name Sectors

Cat. Remarks Applied Recommended Approved

In-house

1 PVRS Surendra

1 Yes Yes A

Approved with observation

3 Yes Yes A

4 Yes Yes A

31 Yes Yes A

38 Yes Yes B

2 Supriya Pramod Bellad

31 - - - Accepted as TM

38 - - -

3 S. Sathya

21 Yes Yes B

None 24 Yes Yes A

38 Yes Yes B

39 Yes Yes B

4 J. Rajaganapathy 38 - - -

Accepted as TM 39 - - -

5 K. Vijayalakshmi 4 Yes Yes A

None 21 Yes Yes A

6 Abhik Saha

9 Yes Yes A None

12 Yes Yes A None

21 Yes Yes B None

22 Yes Yes A None

7 R. Paramasivam 31 Yes Yes A None

36 Yes Yes A None

8 R.K. Jayaseelan

1 Yes Yes B Approved with observation

31 Yes Yes B

39 Yes Yes B

9 Muttaiah Mariappan

4 Yes Yes A None

10 Yes Yes A None

15 Yes Yes A None

16 Yes Yes A None

10 R. Rajendran 29 Yes Yes A None

Empanelled

11 Ratnakumar V. Mudliar

2 Yes Yes A None

21 Yes Yes A None

32 Yes Yes A None

37 Yes Yes B None

39 Yes Yes B None

12 M.S. Bhaskar

1 Yes Yes A Opencast only

2 Yes Yes A Onshore only

7 Yes Yes B None

21 Yes Yes A None

13 Sameer Deshpande

1 - - -

Absent 2 - - -

27 - - -

38 - - - 14 Kavita Suresh Zog 3 Yes Yes A Irrigation only


1.1.4 Functional Areas (FA) approved for Functional Area Experts (FAEs):

a. Assessed as per RA norms – for FAEs approved earlier:

S. No.

Name Earlier approval status

Approval status after RA

Remarks FAs approved in SA/subsequently

Cat. Status Cat.

In-house

1 K. Vijayalakshmi

NV A Renewed A Approved with observation

RH A Renewed A

AQ A Renewed A

2 R. Rajendran

SW B Renewed B Approved with observation

AP B Renewed B

N B Renewed B

3 Abhik Saha

WP A Renewed A Approved with observation

EB A Renewed A

SW & HW A Renewed A

4 R.K. Jayaseelan

LU A Renewed A Approved with observation

WP A Renewed A

HG A Renewed A

5 Muttaiah Mariappan SHW A Renewed A

None AP A Renewed A

6 Sushil Meshram SE A Renewed A Approved with observation

4 Yes Yes B None

22 Yes Yes A None

25 Yes Yes B None

39 Yes Yes B None 15 Paresh Joshi 17 - - - Absent 16 Vivek P. Navare 1 Yes Yes A None 17 P. Swamirajan 34 Yes Yes A None

18 Vinod Kumar Gautam

21 Yes Yes A

Approved with observation

28 Yes Yes B

34 Yes Yes A

38 Yes Yes B

19 Sanjay Rambhau Shevkar

4 Yes Yes A

None

21 Yes Yes A

24 Yes Yes A

33 Yes Yes A

34 Yes Yes A

20 Mohit Kumar Ray

4 Yes Yes A

None

10 Yes Yes A

18 Yes Yes A

20 Yes Yes A

27 Yes Yes A

21 Shankar Nathuji Gajbhiye

27 Yes Yes A None

33 Yes Yes A


S. No.

Name Earlier approval status

Approval status after RA

Remarks FAs approved in SA/subsequently

Cat. Status Cat.

7 Sukumaran EB - - - Left the organization

8 Geetha SE - - - Left the organization

Empanelled

9 Sameer Deshpande SC - - -

Absent EB - - -

10 Paresh Joshi RH - - - Absent

11 Vinod Kumar Gautam

SHW A Renewed A

None AQ A Renewed A

RH A Renewed A

12 J. Srinivasa Rao LU A Renewed A None

13 Thillai Govindarajan Geo - - -

Absent HG - - -

b. Assessed as per IA norms – approved experts for new functional areas and fresh FAEs proposed:

S. No.

Name Functional Areas


In-house

1 A. Kannathasan EB - - - Candidature withdrawn

2 PVRS Surendra

SHW Yes Yes A Approved for SW only with observation

AP Yes Yes A Approved with observation HG Yes Yes A

3 Priyanka Verma

NV - - -

Left the organization LU - - -

AQ - - -

4 Supriya Pramod Bellad

WP Yes Yes B None

SHW - - - Candidature withdrawn

5 Ronak JatinKumar Patel

SHW - - -

Candidature withdrawn AP - - -

LU - - -

6 K.G. Swaminathan

NV - - - Candidature withdrawn

AP - - -

7 S. Sathya SHW Yes Yes B SW only

8 J. Rajaganapathy SHW - - -

Candidature withdrawn WP - - -

9 B. Komal SHW - - -

Left the organization WP - - -

10 P. Indu SHW Yes Yes B SW only

11 Manika Shankar Hugar

WP Yes Yes B None


S. No.

Name Functional Areas


12 Sameer Ramesh Zope

SHW - - - Candidature withdrawn

14 P. Bharat WP Yes Yes B

None AP Yes Yes B

15 Asawari P Dotihal SC - - -

Candidature withdrawn AP - - -

16 Abhik Saha AP Yes Yes B None

17 R. Paramasivam WP Yes Yes A

None HG Yes Yes A

18 R.K. Jayaseelan SHW Yes Yes B SW only

19 Muttaiah Mariappan

WP Yes Yes A None

20 R. Rajendran SHW Yes Yes B

None SC Yes Yes B

21 Suraj Tanaji Salunkhe

WP Yes Yes B None

LU Yes Yes B

Empanelled

22 Ratnakumar V. Mudliar

SHW Yes Yes A

None SC Yes Yes A

WP Yes Yes A

23 M.S. Bhaskar

Geo Yes Yes A

None HG Yes Yes A

LU Yes Yes A

NV Yes Yes B

24 Kavita Suresh Zog

SHW Yes Yes B SW only

WP Yes Yes B None

EB Yes Yes B None

25 Paresh Joshi RH - - - Absent

26 Vivek P. Navare NV Yes Yes A None

27 M. Senthil Kumar RH Yes Yes A Approved with alert

28 Thillai Govindarajan

Geo - - - Absent

HG - - -

29 Sanjay Rambhau Shevkar

AP Yes Yes A None

WP Yes Yes A None

N Yes Yes A None

SHW Yes Yes A SW only

1.1.5 Functional Area Associates (FAAs)

a. FAAs approved earlier:

S. No.

Name Approval status (after SA)

FAE/Mentor Remarks Applied Approved

In-house

1 Ganesh WP - -

Left the organization SC - -

2 Sheik Md Shibil AP - - Left the organization

A YvAtitof

GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH ABSTRACT

MINES & MINERALS - Extension of Mining Lease for a period of 50 years with effect from 19.12.1984 to 18.12.2034 for Limestone over an extent of 88.35 Hects in Sy.No.39,40,42,45,47/1 etc., of Jayanthipuram Village, Jaggayyapet Mandal, Krishna District in favour of M/s. The Ramco Cements Limited., (formerly known as M/s Madras Cements Limited) under section 8-A (3) of MM(D&R) amendment Act, 2015- Orders - Issued.

INDUSTRIES & COMMERCE (N1.III) DEPARTMENT

G.O.Ms.No. 58 Dt. 02 .05.2017

Read the following'

1.G.O.Ms.No.309, Ind & Corn Dept, dt.10.07.1984. 2.GO.Ms.No.315, Ind & Corn Dept dt.28.12.2004. 3.GO.Ms.No.96, Ind & Corn Dept dt.13.10.2015 4.MM (D&R) Amendment Act, 2015, dt.12.01.2015. 5.From DM&G, A.P., Vijayawada File bearing No.12443/R2-3/2015,

dt.23.03.2017.

ORDER:

In the reference 1st read above, over an extent of 88.35 Hects in Sy Village, Jaggayyapet Mandai, Krishna M/s. Madras Cements Ltd, The Mining the lease is in force up to 18.12.2004.

In the ref. 2"d read above, the above Mining Lease for a further period of 20 years and the lease is in force up to 18.12.2024. The lessee is supplying Lime Stone for their own Cement Plant for Captive use.

In the ref. 3rd read above, Government have accorded permission for ch-ange of the name from M/s Madras Cements Limited to M/s The Ramco Cements Limiteo.

In the ref. 4) read above, while furnishing the calculations of time period for extension of lease, the Director of Mines & Geology, AP, Vijayawada has reported that, in the present case the original grant was made on 19.12.1984 for captiv use. Hence, according to Section 8 A (3) read with Section 8A (5) of MMDR (Amendment) Act, 2015, 50 years period shall be extended up to 18.12.2034, subject to the condition that all the terms and conditions of the lease have been complied with. He has therefore requested the Government to extend the mining lease for a period of 50 years w.e.f. 19.12.1984 to 18.12.2034 for Limestone over an extent of 88.35 Hects in Sy.No.39,40,42,45,47/1 to 5 of Jayanthipuram Village, Jaggayyapet Mandal, Krishna District in favour of M/s. The Ramco Cements Limited., formerly known as M/s Madras Cements Limited, under section 8-A (3) or MM(D&R) amendment Act, 2015 subject to DGPS Survey and also a valid MRCC,

Government after careful examination of the issue, hereby extend the mining lease for a period of 50 years w.e.f. 19.12.1984 to 18.12.2034 for Limestone over an extent of 88.35 Hects in Sy.No.39,40,42,45,47/1 to 5 of Jayanthipuram Village, Jaggayyapet Mandal, Krishna District in favour of M/s. The Ramco Cements Limited., (formerly known as M/s Madras Cements Limited) under section 8-A (3) of MM(D&R) amendment Act, 2015 subject to DGPS Survey, valid MRCC and subject to the condition that all the terms and conditions of the lease have been complied with.

a Mining lease for Limestone was granted for .No.39,40,42,45,47/1 to 5 of Jayanthipuram District for a period of 20 years in favour of Lease deed was executed on 19.12.1.98. r2r,:c!

//FORWARDED BY ORDER// P SEc t ION OFFICER

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6. The Director of Mines & Geology, Government of A.P., Vijayawada shall take necessary further action after satisfying himself that the grantee fulfills all the required provisions of the amended Act & Rules.

Note: the extension is liable to cancellation, should it be found at later date that it was grossly inequitable or was made under a mistake of fact or owing to misrepresentation or fraud in excess of authority.

MY ORDER AND IN THE NAME OF THE GOVERNOR OF ANDHRA PRADESH)

B. SREEDHAR SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT (MINES)

The Ramco Cements Ltd, (Formerly Madras Cements Ltd) AURAS Corporate Centre, 'kith Floor, 98-A, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Myiapore, Chennai-600 004. The Director of Mines & Geology, A.P., Vijayawada. (with file)

Copy to: The Zonal Joint Director of Mines & Geology, Krishna District. The Assistant Director of Mines & Geology, Nandigama, Krishna District. The District Collector, Krishna District. Secretary to Government of India, Ministry of Mines, Sastry Bhavan, New Delhi -

110 001. The Controller General, Indian Bureau of Mines, Indira Bhavan, Civil Lines, Nagpur - 440 001. The Director General of Mines Safety, Dhanbad, Bihar. The Regional Controller of Mines, Indian Bureau of Mines, Room No.603 6th Floor,

CGO Towers, Kavadiguda, Secunderabad - 500 080. SF/SC (C. No. 2884/M.III(2)/2017)

AvvelearlY

ANDHRA PRADESH POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD Paryavarana Bhavan, A-III, Industrial Estate.

Sanathnagar, Hyderabad-500 018 Phone : 040-23887500, Website : www.appcb.ap.nic.in

Order No. APPCB/HO/UH-IV/CFO: VJA/Auto Renewal-8/2016 Date: 08.12.2016

AUTO RENEWAL OF CONSENT ORDER AND AUTHORISATION

In response to your application dated 19.11.2016 for Auto Renewal of Consent order and

Authorisation, the Board is hereby extending validity period of Consent order and Authorisation

given under sections 25/26 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and 21

of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, and Authorisation under Rule 6 of the

Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules. 2016 issued vide APPCB consent order No. APPCBNJA/V1A/488/CFO/H0/2014-3545 dated 19.08.2015 valid upto 31.01.2017, for further period of 5 (FIVE) years i.e., upto 31.01.2022.

All the conditions mentioned in Scheduled A, B & C of the Consent order and Authorisation

issued by the Board vide order dated 19.08.2015 will remain same. The industry shall also comply with the following conditions:

I. The industry shall comply with standards and directions issued by CPCB / MoEF & CC as and when notifications are issued.

2. The industry shall submit compliance report on the conditions mentioned in the consent order every six months i.e., on l st of January & July of every year to the Regional Office/ Zonal Office.

Sd/- MEMBER SECRETARY

For A.P. POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD

Dated: 08.12.2016

To The Occupier, M/s. The Ramco Cements Ltd., (Captive Limestone Mines), (Formerly M/s. Madras Cements Ltd.), Budawada Mine, Jayanthipuram North Band Mine, Jayanthipuram South Band Mine, Ravirala Mine, Jaggaiahpet (M), Krishna District, AP. Email: [email protected]

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lb • Joint Chief Environmental ngineer t:( (UR: IV)

w)(0ir ANDHRA PRADESH

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AUBRATRAD-idillialdM(ML(MailuDARD PARYAVARAN BHAVAN, A-3, INDUSTRIAL ESTATE,

SANATHNAGAR, HYDERABAD - 500 018.

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CRIIMitkalery_ELALpuzymmAL3 488/CF0/110/2014: Pate: OR,2,0.15

(Consent Order for Existing/New or altered discharge of sewage and/or trade ettluentslotekd under Section 25/26 of the Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1074 and a mendmen thereof, Operation of the plant under section 21 of Air (Prevention & Control of PO1416010 Acl. I 1: and amendments thereof and Authorisation / Renewal of Authorisation under Rule 5 of th- Hazardous Wastes (Management, Handling & Transboundary, Movement) Rules 2008 Amendments thereof

CONSENT is hereby granted under section 25/26 of the Water (Prevention & Control or Pollo t it Act, 1974, under section 21 of Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act 1981 and Authorisation under the provisions of HW (MR & TM) Rules (hereinafter referred to as the Acts'. t he Miles' the rules and orders made thereunder to

M/s. Romeo Cements Ltd., (Captive Limestone Mines) (Formerly M/s. Madras Cements Ltd.), Budawada mine, jayanthipuram North Band Mine, jayanthipuram South Band Mine Ravirala Mine, jaggaiahpet (M), Krishna District. E mail: pmr(qmadossementssajll

(hereinafter referred to as the Applicant') authorizing to operate the industrial plant to dischtirgy the effluents from the outlets and the quantity of Emissions per hour from the chimneys ,ts detailed below.

I) Out lets for discharge of effluents:

!

i Outlet No.i Outlet Description T Max Daily ! , -r , Point of Disposal

_

i I I Discharge (KLD) ! - i-- ----L i Oust suppression & , 10 0

Vehicle wash , Settling tank with oil :Ind i,',1,:1`',

' trap. Alter treatment, should )3,. re( ycled again !Or vein, kv<sh

Link Iry rrut< phi

ii) HAZARDOUS WASTE AUTHORISATION (FORM - II) !See Rule 5 (4)1

Mis. Ramco Cements Ltd.,(formerly Madras Cements Ltd.), Captive Lime Stone Mme.,,. layanthipuram (V), Ravirala (V), Budawada (V), laggaiahpet (M), Krishna District is hereby

gr;iritf an authorization to operate a facility for collection, reception, storage, treatment transport ar I disposal of Hazardous Wastes namely:

HAZARDOUS WASTES wrrH RECYCLING OPTION:

' Na- me —Of the Stream

i

No. Hazardous waste

Authorised Re-Processors Cyders.

Do!nestic

1 I. _

Waste oil 5.1 of Schedule - I

Quantity ! Hazardous ! waste

8060 LPA

of Disposal Option

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onsent order is valid for Captive Lime Stone Mines in Sy.No.376 (0) of Budawada 12F V Iiiy.mthipurain (V), Ravirala (V), Budawada (V), laggaiahpet (M), Krishna District in

total mine lease area of 565.513 lin to the following Quantity only.

r Product T

Mine No. , Mine - 1 1 layanthipuram North Band Mine Mine -11 1 Jayanthipuram South Band Mine 1

Mine - Ill Ravirala Mine

1dine- IV liudawada Mine

TOTAL 1

nantity (million TPA) 2.00 0.50

1.20

1.10

4.80 million TPA

order is suhjef=1 to the provisions it the Acts' and the Rules and orders made thereunder and trt her subject o the terms and conditions incorporated in the schedule A,13& C enclosed to this

: ombined order of consent & Hazardous Waste Authorisation should be valid for a period

ending wdth the 31sT day of January, 2017.

To, Ramco Cements Ltd., (Captive Limestone Mines) (formerly M/s. Madras Cements Ltd.), Butlawada Mine, laynnthipuram North Band Mine, Jayanthipuram South Band Mine Ravirala Mine, Jaggaiahpet (M), Krishna District - 521 457

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JOINT CHIEF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER

AA (uti-iv)

acilaiaL-A 'Hu, applicant should make applications through online for renewal of Consent (under Water and Air Acts) at least 120 (lays before the date of expiry of this order, along with prescribed fee under Water and Air Acts for obtaining Consent of the Board along with detailed compliance to

the conditions stipulated in the CFO.

All the conditions stipulated in the Schedule - A of the earlier combined order of COO No. A0PC13/VJA/VJA/4138/110/C00/1&.A/2010-1939, dated 20.10.2010 remain same. The industry snould ensure consistent compliance of each condition of Schedule -A.

'I he applicant shall comply with ow all tile directions issued by the Board from time to time.

The Board reserves its right to modify above conditions or stipulate any further conditions and to take action including re‘iokc of this order in the interest of protection of public health and

environment.

Any person iiggrieved by an order made by the State Board under Section 25, Section 26, Set.lion 27 of Water Act, 1974 or Section 21 of Air Act, 1981 may within thirty days from the (late on which the order is iannintinic.ited to him, prefer an appeal as per Andhra Pradesh Water Rules. 1976 and Air Rules 1982, to such authority (hereinafter referred to as the Appellate Authority) constituted under Section 28 of the Water(Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and Section 31 of the Air(Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.

Sd/- MEMBER SECRETARY

SLILEDDLE__-_13 1. The industry should take steps to reduce water consumption to the extent possible dud

consumption should NOT exceed the quantities mentioned below:

S. No. Puninse Quantity Dust suppression & vehicle wash 422 KLD Domestic 05 KLD GardeniogLGreen belt 61 KLD

Total 488 KW

2. The industry should file the water cess returns in Form-I as required under section t7,) Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act, 1977 on or before the Silt ill even. calendar month, showing the quantity of water consumed in the previous

!no/1th along with water meter readings. The industry should remit water cess as per the assessment orders mid when issued by Board.

3. The industry should comply with ambient air quality standards of PM ;;; ( Particulate Matter less than 10 pm) - 100 ug/ in3; PM2.s(Particulate Matter size less than 2.5 itin) - 60 tig/ ii, `( - 80 pg/ m3; NO, -80 }.ig/m3, outside the factory premises at the periphery attic industry. Standards for other parameters as mentioned in the National Ambient Air Quality Staiiihn* CPCB Notification No.B-29016/20/90/PCI-1, dated 18.11.2009 Noise Levels:. Day time (6 AM to 10 PM) - 75 dB (A)

Night time (10 PM to 6 AM) - 70 dB (A).

4. The industry should not increase the capacity beyond the permitted capacity men t t(ir!i mith order, without obtaining CFEE & CFO of the Board.

5. All waste material should be accommodated within the Mining Lease Area.

6. All mining products and rejects, irrespective of size and quality, should be hauled away from the mine.

7. The natural drainage of water should be maintained. Dump sites should not cross any stream,. water tlow.from - the Mining Lease Area, even during the monsoon, should be free of suspende:i matter and conform to prescribed water quality standards.

8. Dumping of overburden, if done, should use the retreating pyramid bench to rim with concurrent, physical and biological reclamation. Dumps sho

I/ Id be contoured and provide,: with relief control and stabilized. Dump tops should be compacted, leveled nod be prolierii.,' drained.

9. Soil binding and nitrogen fixing plants should he planted in the Mining Lease Area. Itiologic:ii reclamation should be done in two phases, the first phase should be plant appropriate quid.: growing grass and shrubs and the second phase should grow slower growing native •.1 with and trees.

10. Check dams and filter beds should be constructed to protect from stream runoffs. 11. Ground water table levels should be monitored every season. Any lowering of thi

, pi nund water table in comparison to the previous season should he reported to t- fu r Roar immediately. Discarded its should be allowed to till with water. 12. Atleast 5 rows ofainable_tre.g. sp, cies ste__Ai)IIR_L/j)("lante on ed ler side of the haul roads. 13. The haul roads shall be wetted periodically to control fugitive emissions due to vehicle movements.

14. The industry shall obtain and submit copy of the EC amendment from Motif' & CC to the existing Environmental clearances regarding greenbelt development in an area of 33

0/0 of total area of 201.08 hectares as recommended in the Expert Appraisal Committee oh MoEF &CC, dt. 08,09,01.2015. Greenbelt shall be developed with tall growing local species in the vacant areas.

15. The industry shall install detector to measure PM10 parameter in CAAQM station located at Mines office area.

16. Vehicles should be Well maintained and engine idling should he minimised. Vett be made dust-proof and air-conditioned.

17. Drills should be water-jacketed. Local exhaust ventilation systems should he installed :a dust generation points and the dust is led to a dust collection system.

18. Blasting should be sequential in such a manner as to achieve minimum vibration 19. An environmental policy statement which spells out the overall environmental management

philosophy and the thrust programs for the next two years should he prepared and submitted to the Board and circulated to the people in habitats in a 10 km radius around the plant and Mines.

20. The industry shall comply with the Task force directions. 21. The applicant should submit Environment statement in Form V before 30th Se ptemher evt.:

year :as per Rule No.14 of E(P) Rules, 1986 & amendments.

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SCHEDULE - C !see rule 5(4)1

[ CONDITiONS OF AUTHORISATION FOR OCCUPIER OR OPERATOR HANDLING HAZARDOUS WASTES

The industry should give top priority for waste minimization and cleaner production practices. The industry should not store hazardous waste for more than 90 days as per the Hazardous Wastes (Management. Handling and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2008 and amendments

thereof. File industry should store Used / Waste Oil and Used Lead Acid Batteries in a secured way in their premises till its disposal. The Ind wary should not dispose Waste oils to the traders and the same should he disposed to the authorized Reprocessors/ Recyclers. The industry should dispose Used Lead Acid Batteries to the manufacturers / dealers on

buyback basis. the industry should not dispose spent solvents / mixed spent solvents to the traders. "i1B, industry should take necessary practical steps for prevention of oil spillages and carry over

of oil from the premises. The industry should maintain 6 copy manifest system for transportation of waste generated and a copy should be submitted to Board Office and concerned Regional Office. TI a' industry should maintain good house keeping & maintain proper records for Hazardous

Wastes stated in Authorisation. I o. The industry should maintain proper records for Hazardous Wastes stated in Authorisation in

FORM-3 i.e., quantity of Incinerable waste, land disposal waste, recyclable waste etc., and file annual returns in Form- 4 as per Rule 22(2) of the Hazardous Wastes (Management, Handling & Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2008 and amendments thereof.

.11. "Filo industry should dispose of 0-waste to the authorized recyclers only. i 2. The unit should submit the condition wise compliance report of the conditions stipulated in

Schedule 8 and Schedule C of this order on half yearly basis to Board Office, Hyderabad and

concerned Regional Office. Scl/- MEMBER SECRETARY

-I itainco Contents Ltd., (Captive Limestone Mines) (Formerly Mis. Madras Cements Ltd.), Budawada Mine, Jayanthipuram North Band Mine, Jayanthipuram South Band Mine Ravirala Mine, jaggaiahpet (M), Krishna District - 521 457.

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JOINT CHIEF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER

'Os (UH-IV)

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GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRAPRADESHOFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER, PR & RD & ADMINISTRATOR, APWALTA

D.NO.12-47, PVS Empire, Pathuru Road, Beside Reliance Digitals, Tadepalle village,Guntur District -522501. Mail: [email protected]

The Commissioner, PR & RD Dept, & Administrator, APWALTA Tadepalli, Andhra Pradesh - 522501

To,M/s The Ramco Cement Limited,Kumarasamy Raja Nagar,Jaggayyapet Mandal, Krishna District - 521457Andhra Pradesh .

Lr.No. PRR05-11028/45/2018-SLNA-GIS-CORD dated 06/07/2019 .

Sir,

Sub:-

AP – RD – APWALTA – Grant of Permission (NOC) to M/s The Ramco CementsLimited (i) for dewatering 12,365 KLD of mine pit water for carrying out miningoperations in 4 No’s captive lime stone mines and (ii) for usage of 7000 KLD ofdewatered water from mine pits for their Cement plant, Coal based CaptiveThermal Power plant, Colony and associated 4 Nos. of Captive Lime StoneMines located at Jayanthipuram Village, Jaggayyapet Mandal, Krishna District –Orders – Issued - Regarding

Ref:-

1. Your Lr. no. RCL/PR&RD/95/2016-17 dated 23.03.2017.

2. Lr. no. 1326/Hg-II/2017, dated 20.07.2018 & 12.11.2018 received from theDirector, A.P. Ground Water Department .

3. Your Lr. no. RCL/PR&RD/42/2018-19, dated 29.01.2019.

4. Lr. no. 1326/Hg-II/2017, dated 10.05.2019 received from the Director, A.P.Ground Water Department. 5. Note orders of the CPR&RD vide e file No 565742 dt 30-06-19

***

Adverting to the subject references cited and based on the

recommendations of the Director, AP Ground Water Department, Vijayawada, the

Grant of Permission (NOC) is hereby accorded to M/s The Ramco Cements Limited

(i) for dewatering 12,365 KLD of mine pit water for carrying out mining operations in 4

No’s captive lime stone mines and (ii) for usage of 7000 KLD of dewatered water

from mine pits for their Cement plant, Coal based Captive Thermal Power plant,

Colony and associated 4 Nos. of Captive Lime Stone/ Mines located at

Jayanthipuram Village, Jaggayyapet Mandal, Krishna District.

The Grant of Permission (NOC) is issued subject to the implementation

of the following conditions:

File No.PRR05-11028/45/2018-SLNA-GIS-CORD

• The total quantity of mine pit water being dewatered should be less than

12,365 KLD and from the following four mines only.

Jayanthipuram Lime stone Mine (North band)

Jayanthipuram Lime stone Mine (South band)

Ravirala Lime stone Mine (RF)

Budawada Lime stone Mine

• The maximum quantity of mine pit water permitted for utilization by the

company is 7000 KLD only.

• The balance 5,365 KLD of excess water dewatered from mine pits, more than

the plant requirements, should be utilized properly and shall not be wasted as

per the undertaking furnished by the company. This may include providing

water supply to water supply agencies/agriculture and for utilization in artificial

recharging of groundwater etc.

• Piezometers / piezometric wells for monitoring the groundwater levels are to

be mandatorily installed within the premises and in peripheral areas. The

record of water level data and quality be maintained and to be provided

periodically or whenever demanded by the regulatory agency.

• Additional Rainwater harvesting shall be undertaken to recharge groundwater

source with suitable artificial recharge structures in buffer zone wherever

groundwater utilization is more. Every year status of implementation of

recharge activities report shall be submitted to the agencies concerned

(CGWA, CGWB and SCWD).

• Domestic rain water harvesting and tree gardens along with Roof Top Rain

Water harvesting shall be done in Ramco colony in a big way and also

construct water butts for utilizing every rain drop.

• Storm runoff must also be harvested through suitable artificial recharge

structures in buffer zone villages like check dams, percolation tanks, farm

ponds, gabion structures etc. Where groundwater utilization is more in buffer

zone villages.

• Developing green belt in large scale in and around the lease area and colony

area by adopting the phyto remediation method to prevent the contamination

of any in the long run.

• Don’t let out the stagnated water of mine into streams / streamlets before

ensure of the quality.

• Officers of the Ground Water Department must be allowed to inspect the plant

area, recharge structures, groundwater abstraction structures, Piezometers

and data whenever found necessary.

• It is mandatory to implement the germane guidelines of the Central Ground

Water Authority constituted under sub-section (3) of Environment (Protection)


Act, 1986.

• The permission accorded is liable to be cancelled in case of non-compliance

of any of the conditions as mentioned above.

• This NOC is subject to prevailing Central / State Government rules / laws or

Court orders related to Dewater from mines / Construction of recharge or

conservation or conservation structures / discharge of effluents or any such

matter as applicable.

• This NOC does not absolve the applicant / proponent of his obligation /

Requirement to obtain other statutory and administrative clearances from

other statutory and administrative authorities.

• The NOC does not imply that other statutory / administrative clearances shall

be granted to the project by the concerned authorities. Such authorities would

consider the project on merits and be taking decisions independently of the

NOC.

• This NOC is valid for two years from the date of issue of this letter.

• (These orders are issued with the approval of Commissioner, PR&RD &

Administrator, APWALTA) Yours faithfully,

N.POLAPPA JOINTCOMMISSIONER

06/07/2019For Commissioner, PR & RD &

Administrator, APWALTA.

Copy to:

1. The Director, Ministry of Environment and Forests (I. A. Division), Paryavaran Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110 003.

2. The Regional Director, Central Ground Water Board, Southern Region, Hyderabad.

3. The Member Secretary, Central Ground Water Board, Bhujal Bhawan, Faridabad.

4. The Director, Ground Water Department, AP, Vijayawada. 5. The District Collector, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh. 6. The Project Director, DWMA, Krishna District. 7. The peshi/Commissioner,RD.
