bajri (minor mineral) mine

BAJRI (MINOR MINERAL) MINE Location: - Villages & Khasra No. – Mandi (459/119), Jhalamali (554), Chhatol (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 104, 106, 384, 385, 389,

866/105, 876/7, 878/102), Ladki (1, 232, 247, 704), Bhatewar (1474, 1511, 1662, 1664, 1666, 1667, 1668, 1669, 1670,

1765, 1766, 1767, 1768, 1769, 1770, 1771, 1772, 1773, 1774, 1804, 1805, 1806, 1807, 1808, 2112/1975, 2118/1809,

2124/1644, 1775, 1776, 1789, 1797, 1798, 1800, 1801, 1802, 1803), Thoriyakheda (Bheenta) (1033/918), Kalalkhedi

(975, 976, 981, 982, 1009, 1010, 1011, 1058, 2129, 2402, 965, 966, 967, 968, 969, 970), Borana (2301, 2345, 2297),

Dhulkheda (Bagoliya) (4, 147, 1542/1534), Suras (1, 2, 3, 11, 33), Badi (1636, 1838, 1838/2146, 1839/2147, 2145, 1447),

Patiyon Ka Kheda (17, 18, 20), Thala (57/1636, 1693/59), Gadariyon Ka Kheda (559), Bagoliya (11, 12, 119, 436, 449,

450, 814, 837, 881, 882, 884, 116, 1988, 2010/2008, 805, 298, 276), Peethalpura (1, 39, 41, 42), Nathariyas (2213, 2214,

2216, 2217/3822, 2283, 2286, 2297, 2298/3800, 2298/3801, 2720, 3280, 3861/3859, 3863/3851), Panotiya (203,

1845/784), Aspur (886/857), Fatehpura (Nahri) (161, 221, 222, 235), Nahri (1782), Jogram (1, 36, 1286, 1290),

Dulhepura (Nahri) (27, 176, 249), Shivnathpura (198, 207/412, 238, 239, 240, 281, 282, 306, 310, 328), Tolas (317, 318,

321, 322, 325, 326, 329, 330, 333, 334, 340, 341, 622), Rewara (310, 526, 528, 1137/369, 1139/31, 1144/367), Boriyapura

(261, 1933/1) and Lakhaholi (247, 398); Tehsil – Raipur and District – Bhilwara (Rajasthan)

Production: - 1.12 MMTPA, Area: - 836.13 Hectare

Letter of Intent was issued on dated 27.02.2013

Study Period:- October, November & December’ 2013

Project Cost:- Rs. 30,00,000/-

PROPOSAL

FOR

ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE ("A" Under Category 1(a) of EIA Notification Dated 14.09.2006 and its subsequent amendments)

Applicant:- Abhishek Chaudhary

MRS Group, A-24, Ambabari, Near Chomu Puliya

Jaipur (Rajasthan)

Email:- [email protected]

Phone No.: 0141 - 2339307, 08875001251, Fax No.: 0141 – 2221674

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT

ENKAY ENVIRO SERVICES PVT. LTD., JAIPUR

(At S. No. 44, as per NABET list of Accredited EIA Consultant Organization)

Corporate Office: L-G-6, Lower Ground Floor, Corporate Park, Gopal Bari, Ajmer Road, Jaipur – 01

Phone: 0141-4013996, 4016996, Fax No.: 0141 – 4026996

Email: [email protected], Website: www.enkayenviro.com

PROJECT:- BAJRI MINE CONTENTS

APPLICANT:- ABHISHEK CHAUDHARY

DOCUMENT NO.:- EESPL/ AC/ 001/ 144 – EC/ Mine/ 2013


MARCH’ 2015 1

BAJRI (MINOR MINERAL) MINE

Location: - Villages & Khasra No. – Mandi (459/119), Jhalamali (554), Chhatol (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 104,

106, 384, 385, 389, 866/105, 876/7, 878/102), Ladki (1, 232, 247, 704), Bhatewar (1474, 1511, 1662,

1664, 1666, 1667, 1668, 1669, 1670, 1765, 1766, 1767, 1768, 1769, 1770, 1771, 1772, 1773, 1774,

1804, 1805, 1806, 1807, 1808, 2112/1975, 2118/1809, 2124/1644, 1775, 1776, 1789, 1797, 1798, 1800,

1801, 1802, 1803), Thoriyakheda (Bheenta) (1033/918), Kalalkhedi (975, 976, 981, 982, 1009, 1010,

1011, 1058, 2129, 2402, 965, 966, 967, 968, 969, 970), Borana (2301, 2345, 2297), Dhulkheda

(Bagoliya) (4, 147, 1542/1534), Suras (1, 2, 3, 11, 33), Badi (1636, 1838, 1838/2146, 1839/2147, 2145,

1447), Patiyon Ka Kheda (17, 18, 20), Thala (57/1636, 1693/59), Gadariyon Ka Kheda (559), Bagoliya

(11, 12, 119, 436, 449, 450, 814, 837, 881, 882, 884, 116, 1988, 2010/2008, 805, 298, 276),

Peethalpura (1, 39, 41, 42), Nathariyas (2213, 2214, 2216, 2217/3822, 2283, 2286, 2297, 2298/3800,

2298/3801, 2720, 3280, 3861/3859, 3863/3851), Panotiya (203, 1845/784), Aspur (886/857), Fatehpura

(Nahri) (161, 221, 222, 235), Nahri (1782), Jogram (1, 36, 1286, 1290), Dulhepura (Nahri) (27, 176,

249), Shivnathpura (198, 207/412, 238, 239, 240, 281, 282, 306, 310, 328), Tolas (317, 318, 321, 322,

325, 326, 329, 330, 333, 334, 340, 341, 622), Rewara (310, 526, 528, 1137/369, 1139/31, 1144/367),

Boriyapura (261, 1933/1) and Lakhaholi (247, 398)

Tehsil – Raipur and District – Bhilwara (Rajasthan)

Production: - 1.12 MMTPA, Area: - 836.13 Hectare

Letter of Intent was issued on dated 27.02.2013

S. No. Contents Page Nos.

1. FORM-1 11 - 33

2. EIA/ EMP REPORT

SECTION - I INTRODUCTION

1.1 INTRODUCTION 32

1.2 LEGAL FRAMEWORK RELATED TO SAND MINING 32

1.3 SAND MINING 34

1.4 IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT PROPONENT 34

1.5 EIA PROCESS 36

1.6 REGULATORY COMPLIANCES 38

1.7 SALIENT FEATIRES OF THE PROJECT 38





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1.8 POINT WISE COMPLIANCE OF TOR 39

1.9 POST - ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE MONITORING 65

1.10 GENERIC STRUCTURE OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

ASSESSMENT 65

SECTION - II PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1 LOCATION OF THE PROJECT 68

2.2 NEED OF THE PROJECT 69

2.3 AMENITIES / FACILITIES 70

2.4 INFRASTRUCTURE (PROJECT REQUIREMENTS) 70

2.4.1 POWER 70

2.4.2 NEAREST SOURCE OF WATER SUPPLY AND DEMAND 70

2.4.3 MANPOWER REQUIREMENTS 71

2.4.4 LAND OWNERSHIP/ OCCUPANCY 71

2.4.5 LAND USE PATTERN 72

2.4.5.1 MINE SITE 72

2.5 GEOLOGY 72

2.5.1 REGIONAL GEOLOGY 72

2.5.2 LOCAL GEOLOGY 73

2.5.3 GEOLOGICAL AND MINEABLE RESERVES AS PER UNFC

CLASSIFICATION

73

2.5.4 PROPOSED RATE OF PRODUCTION WHEN MINE IS FULLY

DEVELOPED AND EXPECTED LIFE OF THE MINE

74

2.6 MINING 74

2.6.1 METHOD OF WORKING 75

2.6.2 EXTENT OF MECHANIZATION 76





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2.6.3 YEAR-WISE DEVELOPMENT IN NEXT FIVE YEARS 76

2.7 CONCEPTUAL MINING PLAN 76

2.7.1 FINAL SLOPE ANGLE TO BE ADOPTED 77

2.7.2 ULTIMATE CAPACITY OF DUMPS 77

SECTION - III DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT 77-108

3.1 INTRODUCTION 79

3.2 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING 80

3.3 COLLECTION OF BASELINE DATA 81

3.4 LAND ENVIRONMENT 81

3.4.1 SOURCE OF INFORMATION 81

3.4.2 DATA BASE 81

3.4.3 LAND USE/ LAND COVER AREA 81

3.5 SOIL ENVIRONMENT 82

3.6 WATER ENVIRONMENT 84

3.6.1 WATER SAMPLE ANALYSIS 84

3.6.2 RESULT 88

3.7 AIR ENVIRONMENT 88

3.7.1 MICRO – METEROROLOGICAL DATA 88

3.7.2 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY DATA 90

3.8 NOISE ENVIRONMENT 93

3.8.1 AMBIENT NOISE LEVEL 94

3.8.2 RESULT 95

3.9 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT 95

3.9.1 METHODOLOGY 96

3.9.2 FLORA 96

3.9.3 FAUNA 97





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3.10 SOCIO – ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT 102

3.10.1 OBJECTIVES 102

3.10.2 DATA COLLECTION 102

3.10.3 DEMOGAPHIC PROFILE OF THE STYDY AREA 102

3.10.3.1 POPULATION PROFILE 102

3.10.3.2 GENDER DISTRIBUTION IN THE BUFFER ZONE 102

3.10.3.3 LITERACY PROFILE IN THE BUFFER ZONE 102

3.10.3.4 OCCUATIONAL STRUCTURE IN BUFFER ZONE 106

3.10.4 SOCIO – ECONOMIC SURVEY 106

3.10.5 SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE 106

3.10.6 SOCIAL OBSERVATION IN THE STUDY AREA OF THE MINE 107

3.10.7 CONCERNED ISSUES IN THE REGION 107

SECTION - IV ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT & MITIGATION

MEASURES 109-124

4.1 GENERAL 110

4.2 LAND ENVIRONMENT 110

4.2.1 SOURCE 110

4.2.2 IMPACT PREDICTION & MITIGATION MEASURES 110

4.3 WATER ENVIRONMENT 111

4.4 AIR ENVIRONMENT 112

4.4.1 AIR QUALITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT 112

4.4.2 DETAILS OF EMISSIONS 112

4.4.2.1 PREDICTED 24-HOURLY SHORT TERM INCREMENTAL

CONCENTRATIONS 115

4.5 NOISE ENVIRONMENT 120





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4.5.1 SOURCE 120

4.5.2 IMPACT PREDICTION 120

4.5.3 MITIGATION MEASURES 121

4.6 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT 122

4.7 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT 123

4.7.1 SOURCES 123

4.7.2 IMPACT AND MITIGATION MEASURES 123

SECTION - V ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PROGRAMME 125-131

5.1 GENERAL 126

5.2 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND REPORTING

PROCEDURE 126

5.3 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING CELL 126

5.4 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING SCHEDULE 128

5.4.1 MONITORING SCHEDULE DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE 129

5.4.2 MONITORING SCHEDULE DURING OPERATIONAL PHASE 129

5.5 MONITORING METHODS 129

5.5.1 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING 129

5.5.1.1 Workspace Monitoring 129

5.5.1.2 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring 129

5.5.2 MONITORING OF WATER QUALITY 130

5.5.2.1 Monitoring of Ground Water 130

5.5.2.2 Monitoring of Surface Water 130

5.5.3 MONITORING NOISE LEVELS 130

5.6 CONCLUSION 130

SECTION -VI ADDITIONAL STUDIES 132-147

6.1 PUBLIC CONSULTATION 133





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6.2 RISK ANALYSIS AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN 135

6.2.1 RISK ANALYSIS 135

6.2.2 RISK PRIORITISATION BASED ON HAZARDS IN BAJRI

MINING 136

6.2.3 MITIGATION MEASURES 136

6.2.3.1 MEASURES TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS DURING LOADING 136

6.2.3.2 MEASURES TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS DURING VEHICULAR

MOVEMENT & TRANSPORTATION 136

6.2.3.3. MEASURES TO PREVENT INCIDENTS DURING

INUNDATION/ FLOODING 137

6.2.3.4 PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE FOR SUDDEN RELEASE OF

WATER FROM UPSTREAM DAM 137

6.2.3.5 MEASURES TO PREVENT SUDDEN INCREASE IN WATER

LEVEL 137

6.3 DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN 138

6.4 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH HAZARDS 138

6.4.1 PHYSICAL HAZRADS DUE TO MINING OPERATIONS 138

6.4.2 MANAGEMENT 139

6.4.3 MEDICAL EXAMINATION SCHEDULE 140

6.5 REPLENISHMENT STUDY 141

6.5.1 DANDY - BOLTON EQUATION 142

6.6 TRAFFIC STUDY 144

6.6.1 INDIAN ROAD CONGRESS (IRC) GUIDELINES 144

6.6.2 TRAFFIC ANALYSIS AS PER IRC GUIDELINES 146

6.2.2.1 TRAFFIC SCENARIO IN NEARBY PROJECT SITE 146

6.6.3 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT 147





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6.7 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) 147

SECTION - VII PROJECT BENEFITS 149-153

7.1 GENERAL 150

7.2 EMPLOYEMENT 150

7.2.1 DIRECT EMPLOYMENT 150

7.2.2 INDIRECT EMPLOYMENT 151

7.3 IMPROVEMENTS IN PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL

INFRASTRUCTURE 151

7.3.1 IMPROVEMENTS IN PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE 152

7.3.2 IMPROVEMENTS IN SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE 152

7.4 PLANTATION 153

7.5 HEALTH 153

7.6 OTHER BENEFITS 153

SECTION - VIII ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 154-159

8.1 GENERAL 155

8.2 CRITICAL ACTIVITIES FOR EMP IMPLEMENTATION 155

8.3 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 155

8.4 ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION PROGRAMME 158

8.2 CONCLUSION 159

SECTION - IX SUMMARY & CONCLUSION 160-180

10.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 162

10.1.1 LOCATION OF LEASE AREA 162

10.1.2 DETAIL OF MINING LEASE 162

10.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 163

10.2.1 GEOLOGY 164





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10.2.1.1 Local Geology 164

10.2.1.2 Physiography 165

10.2.2 GEOLOGICAL AND MINEABLE RESERVES 165

10.2.3 MINING 165

10.2.4 PRODUCTION DETAILS 166

10.2.5 LAND USE PATTERN 166

10.3 DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT 167

10.3.1 LAND ENVIRONMENT 167

10.3.1.1 Land Use 167

10.3.1.2 Soil Quality 168

10.3.2 WATER ENVIRONMENT 168

10.3.3 AIR ENVIRONMENT 171

10.3.3.1 Meteorology 171

10.3.3.2 Ambient Air Quality 171

10.3.4 NOISE ENVIRONMENT 172

10.4 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL MEASURES AND

MITIGATION MEASURES 173

10.5 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME 174

10.5.1 AIR 174

10.5.2 WATER 174

10.5.3 NOISE 174

10.5.4 HEALTH AND SANITATION 174

10.6 ADDITIONAL STUDIES 175

10.6.1 PUBLIC HEARING 175





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10.6.2 REPLENISHMENT STUDY 175

10.6.3 RISK ASSESSMENT & MANAGEMENT 175

10.6.4 PROJECT BENEFITS 175

10.8 ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS 176

10.9 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 177

10.9.1 LAND USE MANAGEMENT 177

10.9.2 WATER POLLUTION MANAGEMENT 178

10.9.3 AIR POLLUTION MANAGEMENT 178

10.9.4 NOISE POLLUTION MANAGEMENT 179

10.9.5 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY 179

10.10 CONCLUSION 180

SECTION - XI DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED 181-183

XI DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED 182

ANNEXURES

I KHASRA MAP

II TOPOGRAPHICAL MAP SHOWING STUDY AREA

III LETTER OF INTENT

IV APPROVED MINING PLAN

V TERMS OF REFERENCE

VI MINE LEASE AREA SUPERIMPOSED ON SATELLITE

IMAGERY

VII LAND USE MAP OF THE STUDY AREA

VIII ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING REPORT

IX HON’BLE SUPREME COURT ORDER DATED 27.02.2012

X MOEF NOTIFICATION DATED 18.05.2012





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XI HON’BLE HIGH COURT OF RAJASTHAN ORDER DATED

15.04.2013

XII NGT ORDER DATED 05.08.2013

XIII HON’BLE SUPREME COURT ORDER DATED 25.11.2013

XIV PERFORMA FOR ENVIRONMENTAL APPRAISAL

XV SURFACE PLAN

XVI CONCEPTUAL PLAN

XVII SURFACE GEOLOGICAL PLAN WITH SECTION

XVIII WORKING PLAN

XIX SCOPING OF EIA

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FORM– 1

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APPENDIX I

(See paragraph – 6)

FORM - 1

I. Basic Information

S. No. Item : Details

1. Name of the Project : River Bed Sand Mining

2. S. No. in the schedule : 1(a)

3. Proposed capacity/ area/

length/ tonnage to be

handled /command

area/lease area /number

of wells to be drilled

: Proposed Capacity – 1.12 MMTPA (0.8 MCM); Area – 836.13 ha.

4. New / Expansion /

Modernization

: New

5. Existing capacity/ Area

etc.

: This is a proposed mine.

6. Category of project i.e.

'A' or 'B'

: ‘A’

7. Does it attract the

general condition? If yes,

please specify.

: No.

8. Does it attract the

specific condition? If yes,

please specify.

: No.

9. Location

: Mining lease of River Bed Sand Mining is situated at revenue

villages of Tehsil – Raipur, District – Bhilwara. The lease area falls

within the Survey of India toposheet no. 45 K/2, 45 K/3, 45 K/6, 45

K/7.

Latitude (N) - 25°23’32.61” N to 25°20’41.03” N

Longitude (E) - 74°01’7.64” E to 74°18’52.35” E

Plot/ Survey/ Khasra no. : List of villages and Khasra No. of the lease area as given by Asst.

Mining Engineer, DMG, Bhilwara (Rajasthan).

S. No. Village Khasra No. Area

(Bigha

)

1 Mandi 459/119 2.40

13

2 Jhalamali 554 8.20

3 Chhatol 1 1.35

2 3.20

3 0.25

4 0.10

5 0.05

6 0.05

104 0.04

106 3.58

384 0.06

385 0.16

389 0.15

866/105 4.93

876/7 5.48

878/102 3.67

Sub-total 23.07

4 Ladki 1 1.06

232 4.34

247 8.15

704 2.85

Sub-total 16.4

5 Bhatewar 1474 0.08

1511 0.11

1662 0.02

1664 0.03

1666 0.03

1667 0.01

1668 0.01

1669 0.03

1670 0.02

1765 0.01

1766 0.01

1767 0.01

1768 0.01

1769 0.01

1770 0.01

1771 0.01

1772 0.01

1773 0.02

1774 0.02

1804 0.01

1805 0.04

1806 0.18

1807 0.19

1808 0.03

2112/1975 15.19

2118/1809 13.85

2124/1644 11.09

1775 0.03

1776 0.12

1789 0.06

1797 0.05

14

1798 0.02

1800 0.07

1801 0.03

1802 0.03

1803 0.01

Sub-total 41.46

6 Thoriyakheda

(Bheenta)

1033/918 17.35

7 Kalalkhedi 975 0.05

976 0.05

981 0.09

982 0.10

1009 0.13

1010 0.08

1011 0.15

1058 3.41

2129 0.09

2402 56.96

965 0.17

966 0.20

967 0.03

968 0.04

969 0.09

970 0.02

Sub-total 61.66

8 Borana 2301 3.95

2345 0.38

2297 15.05

Sub-total 19.38

9 Dhulkheda

(Bagoliya)

4 15.10

147 0.60

1542/1534 37.30

Sub-total 53.0

10 Suras 1 3.35

2 7.55

3 0.06

11 0.06

33 0.04

Sub-total 11.06

11 Badi 1636 3.75

1838 4.61

1838/2146 0.04

1839/2147 1.55

2145 4.63

1447 9.78

Sub-total 24.36

12 Patiyon ka Kheda 17 8.25

18 5.45

20 1.81

Sub total 15.51

13 Thala 57/1636 1.06

1693/59 4.35

Sub-total 5.41

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14 Gadariyon ka

Kheda

559 4.48

15 Bagoliya 11 0.15

12 0.13

119 0.12

436 0.05

449 0.11

450 0.05

814 0.67

837 9.94

881 1.50

882 0.27

884 0.50

116 0.17

1988 20.05

2010/2008 10.94

805 0.27

298 13.00

276 0.12

Sub total 58.04

16 Peethalpura 1 6.01

39 0.11

41 0.27

42 0.62

Sub total 7.01

17 Nathariyas 2213 0.01

2214 0.01

2216 0.31

2217/3822 0.11

2283 0.08

2286 0.14

2297 10.10

2298/3800 1.03

2298/3801 1.81

2720 5.31

3280 11.74

3861/3859 30.88

3863/3851 8.27

Sub total 69.8

18 Panotiya 203 3.83

1845/784 54.42

Sub total 58.25

19 Aspur 886/857 11.83

20 Fatehpura (Nahri) 161 0.01

221 11.77

222 10.87

235 13.72

Sub total 36.37

21 Nahri 1782 58.23

22 Jogras 1 9.49

36 0.20

1286 26.73

1290 0.80

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Sub total 37.22

23 Dulhepura (Nahri) 27 9.73

176 16.63

249 19.69

Sub total 46.05

24 Shivnathpura 198 0.57

207/412 0.10

238 0.11

239 0.04

240 0.05

281 0.10

282 0.31

306 0.07

310 0.06

328 0.01

Sub total 1.42

25 Tolas 317 0.03

318 0.03

321 0.06

322 0.02

325 0.02

326 0.03

329 0.01

330 0.01

333 0.02

334 0.05

340 0.05

341 0.04

622 60.82

Sub total 61.19

26 Rewara 310 8.87

526 10.24

528 3.05

1137/369 6.02

1139/31 8.37

1144/367 15.26

Sub total 51.81

27 Boriyapura 261 25.41

1933/1 6.86

Sub total 32.27

28 Lakhaholi 247 0.50

398 2.40

Sub total 2.90

Total 836.13

Khasra plan is enclosed as Annexure-I.

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Village : Mandi, Jhalamali, Chhatol, Ladki, Bhatewar, Thoriyakheda

(Bheenta), Kalalkhedi, Borana, Dhulkheda (Bagoliya), Suras, Badi,

Patiyon ka Kheda, Thala, Gadariyon ka Kheda, Bagoliya,

Peethalpura, Nathariyas, Panotiya, Aspur, Fatehpura (Nahri),

Nahri, Jogras, Dulhepura (Nahri), Shivnathpura, Tolas, Rewara,

Boriyapura, Lakhaholi.

Tehsil : Raipur

District : Bhilwara

State : Rajasthan

10. Nearest Railway station/

Airport along with

distance in kms.

: Particulars Name Distance & Direction

(From Lease boundary)

Nearest

Railway Station

Amet 16.2 km - SSW

Bhilwara 29.0 km - E

Nearest Airport Udaipur airport Around 87 km, SSW

11. Nearest Town, City,

District Headquarters

along with distance in

Kms.

: Particulars Name Distance & Direction

(From Lease boundary)

Nearest Town Raipur 4.0 km, S

Nearest City Bhilwara 50.0 km, SE

Nearest District

Headquarter

Bhilwara 50.0 km , SE

12. Village Panchayat, Zilla

Parishad, Municipal

Corporation, Local body

(Complete postal

address with telephone

no. to be given)

: Village Panchayat Mandi, Jhalamali, Chhatol, Ladki, Bhatewar,

Thoriyakheda (Bheenta), Kalalkhedi,

Borana, Dhulkheda (Bagoliya), Suras, Badi,

Patiyon ka Kheda, Thala, Gadariyon ka

Kheda, Bagoliya, Peethalpura, Nathariyas,

Panotiya, Aspur, Fatehpura (Nahri), Nahri,

Jogras, Dulhepura (Nahri), Shivnathpura,

Tolas, Rewara, Boriyapura, Lakhaholi.

Zilla Parishad Bhilwara

Municipal Corporation Bhilwara

13. Name of the applicant : Abhishek Chaudhary

14. Registered address : 16, Jatto Ka Mohalla, Gram Harnathpura Shyampura Nua, District

- Jhunjhunu (Rajasthan.)

15. Address for correspondence

Name : Abhishek Chaudhary

Designation (Owner /

Partner / CEO)

: Owner

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Address : 1. 16, Jatto Ka Mohalla , Gram- Harnathpura Shyampura Nua.

District. Jhunjhunu (Rajasthan.)

2. Enkay Enviro Services Pvt. Ltd.

LG-6 Lower Ground Floor, Corporate Park, Gopal Bari,

Ajmer Road, Jaipur (Raj.).

Website :- www.enkayenviro.com

Pin Code : 1) 333001

2) 302001

E-mail : [email protected], [email protected]

Telephone no. : 09602888881, 0141-4016996, 4013996,

Fax no. : 0141-4026996

16. Details of alternative

sites examined, if any.

Location of these sites

should be shown on a

Toposheet.

: No alternative site is proposed as the area is being auctioned by

the office of Department of Mines & Geology.

17. Interlinked projects : No

18. Whether separate

application of interlinked

project has been

submitted?

: No

19. If yes, date of

submission

: Not applicable

20. If no, reason : Not applicable

21. Whether the proposal

involves approval/

Clearance under: if yes,

details of the same and

their status to be given.

(a) The Forest

(Conservation) Act,

(1980)?

(b) The Wildlife

(Protection) Act,

1972?

(c) The C.R.Z.

:

No

No

No

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Notification, 1991?

22. Whether there is any

Government Order/

Policy relevant/relating

to the site:

: Yes.

1. Mining Leases for the mineral bajri will be granted as per the

provision of Rajasthan Minor Mineral Concession

(Amendments) Rules,2012 notified vide Department Notification

No.F.14(1)Mines/Gr.II/2011 dated 23-05-2012.

2. Notification No. F-14(1) Mines/Gr.II/2011 Jaipur, dated 21 June

2012 notifying the procedure for grant of concession for mineral

Bajri.

23. Forest land involved

(hectares)

: No forest land involved.

24. Whether there is any

litigation pending against

the project and/or land in

which the project is

proposed to be set up?

(a) Name of the Court

(b) Case No.

(c) Orders/directions of

the court, if any and

its relevance with

the proposed

project.

: No litigation is pending against the project / applicant in any court

of law.

However, there is a PIL in the High Court of Rajasthan filed by an

NGO, Nature Club of Rajasthan. The order was passed on dated

15th April’ 2013 by Hon’ble Court giving directions to State Govt.

to finalize the allotment of mining leases of bajri in the State within

a period of six months as per new rules and adopt procedure for

revenue collection under new rules only.

25. Expected cost of the

project

: Rs. 30,00,000 /- (Tender cost)

*Capacity corresponding to sectoral activity (such as production capacity for manufacturing, mining lease

area and production capacity for mineral production, area for mineral exploration, length for linear transport

infrastructure, generation capacity for power generation etc.,)

II. Activity

1. Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions, which will

cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies,

etc.)

S. No. Information/ Checklist

confirmation

Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates,

wherever possible) with source of information data

1.1 Permanent or temporary

change on land use, land

Yes Land - Use As per the revenue records, land use of the

lease area is Gair Mumkin Nadi Nallah.

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cover or topography

including increase in

intensity of land use (with

respect to local land use

plan)

Land – Cover: Kothari is a seasonal river. The lease

area is devoid of top soil. Bajri mining will be restricted

up to 3.0 m depth or 1.0 m above the ground water

table or whichever is less. River will be replenished

naturally up to some extent by sediments during rainy

season. It will change the land cover temporarily. This

impact of change in land use will be visualized over a

period of time.

Topography Mining will be carried out up to 3 m depth

or water level whichever is earlier. This will affect the

topography but natural flow of river will not be affected

due to the mining operation. Copy enclosed as

Annexure – II.

1.2 Clearance of existing land,

vegetation and buildings?

No --

1.3 Creation of new land uses? No There will be no change in the land use of lease area.

However during the mining period the land use break-

up of lease area is as under.

S.

No.

Particulars Present land -use

(ha.)

At the end of

3rd

year (ha.)

At the end of 5th

year (ha.)

1. Pit area - 79.98 133.33

2. Dump area - - -

3. Safety zone Bridge (10 no.) 22.50 22.50 22.50

Roads (7 no.) 15.75 15.75 15.75

Wells (22 no.) 13.98 13.98 13.98

4. Infrastructure (Temp. Office,

shelter etc)

- 0.30 0.30

5. Mineral Storage - - -

6. Plantation - - -

7. Un-worked 768.9 703.62 650.27

Total 836.13 836.13 836.13

1.4 Pre-construction

investigations e.g. bore

holes, soil testing?

No There is no pre-construction investigation involved

1.5 Construction works? No Temporary facilities like site -office, first -aid facility,

rest -shelter, etc. will be established.

1.6 Demolition works? No No demolition involved as lease is devoid of habitation.

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1.7 Temporary sites used for

construction works or

housing of construction

workers?

No Temporary rest shelters will be provided for the

workers at site. However this will not affect the land

use or topography of the lease area

1.8 Above ground buildings,

structures or earthworks

including linear structures,

cut and fill or excavations

No Not required for operation of this project.

1.9 Underground works

including mining or

tunneling?

No Extraction of minerals will be done by open cast

method, so no underground works will be carried out.

1.10 Reclamation works? No It is proposed that plantation on both sides of the

approach village roads will act as green cover.

Plantation will also be carried out as social forestry

programme in villages, school and the areas allocated

by the Panchayat/ State Authorities.

1.11 Dredging? No No dredging will be done.

1.12 Offshore structures? No Not required for this project.

1.13 Production and

manufacturing processes?

Yes River - bed mining is for extracting Bajri from Kothari,

Kareliya Bala and Bahmani river’s river - bed.

According to RMMC Rules, 1986 extraction is limited to

3.0 m depth only from the bed surface.

� River is non perennial and mining will be carried out

only in dry bed.

� Entire stretch of the lease area is around 58.9 km

long and has been divided into four blocks A, B, C &

D.

� Activities will be carried out as per the approved

Mining Plan. Annual production will be 1.12 MMTA

� Height of bench will be 3.0 m. Width of the bench will

be around 20.0 m.

� Light-weight excavators will be deployed for

extraction.

� Mineral will be removed in 3.0 m layer only forming

one bench.

� Mineral will be loaded in trucks of 20 tonnes

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capacity.

� There will be no OB or waste generation as the bajri

is exposed in the river bed.

� Bench will advance parallel to the banks of the river.

� Every block will have its own approach road which is

connected to tar road and finally tar road connected

to SH-61, N and SH-56, S with respect to mine site.

1.14 Facilities for storage of

goods or materials?

No Minerals extracted will be loaded directly into

trucks/dumpers. Hence no storage facility will be

required.

1.15 Facilities for treatment or

disposal of solid waste or

liquid effluents?

No Solid Waste

There is no OB cover and no waste will be generated.

Liquid Effluent

Portable toilets will be used. Modular STP will be used

for sewage/liquid effluent treatment.

1.16 Facilities for long term

housing of operational

workers?

No The local persons from nearby villages will be

employed and hence housing facilities at the site will

not be required.

1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic

during construction or

operation?

No During operation phase there will be some increase in

traffic density due to vehicles for sand transport.

1.18 New road, rail, air

waterborne or other

transport infrastructure

including new or altered

routes and stations, ports,

airports etc?

No There will be no new road, rail, air, waterborne or other

transport infrastructure. Only temporary roads will be

made to connect mining blocks to main tar roads.

There is good road network existing eventually

connecting village road to all State Highways and

National highway.

1.19 Closure or diversion of

existing transport routes or

infrastructure leading to

changes in traffic

movements?

No The project does not involve any closure or diversion

of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to

changes in traffic movements

1.20 New or diverted

transmission lines or

pipelines?

No The project does not involved any new or diversion of

transmission line or pipelines.

1.21 Impoundment, damming, No No Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or

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culverting, realignment or

other changes to the

hydrology of watercourses

or aquifers?

other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or

aquifers is envisaged.

1.22 Stream crossings? No No stream is crossing.

1.23 Abstraction or transfers of

water from ground or

surface waters?

No Daily water demand will be 16.5 KLD which will be met

by tanker supply from nearby villages.

1.24 Changes in water bodies or

the land surface affecting

drainage or run-off?

No There will be no change in the flow pattern of the river

Kothari, Kareliya Bala and Bahmani Rivers (as rivers

are non perennial).

River - bed mining will be carried out in river/nalla only

and will not affect flow and surface run-off.

1.25 Transport of personnel or

materials for construction,

operation or

decommissioning?

Yes Truck of capacity 20 Tonnes will be engaged for bajri

transportation. Personnel from surrounding areas

coming for employment will use State transport and

other available means for reaching the site.

1.26 Long-term dismantling or

decommissioning or

restoration works?

No Long term dismantling or decommissioning or

restoration works are not involved

1.27 Ongoing activity during

decommissioning which

could have an impact on

the environment?

No No decommissioning is involved.

1.28 Influx of people to an area

in either temporarily or

permanently?

No Mostly local people will be deployed to carry out river-

bed mining. So no influx of people will be there

temporarily or permanently.

1.29 Introduction of alien

species?

No The plant species will be native and selected in

consultation with the Local Forest Department and

local people. There will be no introduction of alien

species.

1.30 Loss of native species or

genetic diversity?

No There will be no loss of genetic diversity but some

native species may be lost due to the mining and

mineral transportation, these will be few shrubs which

spring up after the water dries out. This loss of native

species will be compensated by proposed plantation of

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native species at allocated places as suggested by

Gram Panchayat/District Collector. It will help to sustain

the surrounding environment

Few local herbs and shrubs are present near mine site.

Therefore, no threat of loss of genetic diversity.

1.31 Any other actions? No Not applicable

2. Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the Project (such as land, water,

materials or energy, especially any resources which are non-renewable or in short

supply):-

Information/checklist

confirmation

Yes/No Details there of (with approximate quantities / rates,


2.1 Land especially

undeveloped or agricultural

land (ha)

No The lease area is Gair Mumkin Nadi, Nallah. The river -

bed mining operation will be carried out in the river -

bed.

2.2 Water (expected source &

competing users) unit: KLD

No Daily water demand will be 16.5 KLD, which will be met

from tanker supply from nearby villages.

2.3 Minerals (MT) No Mineral Bajri will be excavated from riverbed, however

it will not be utilized in the project.

2.4 Construction material –

stone, aggregates, sand /

soil (expected source –

MT)

No No construction will take place

2.5 Forests and timber (source

– MT)

No Not required for this project.

2.6 Energy including electricity

and fuels (source,

competing users) Unit: fuel

(MT), energy (MW)

Yes

Electricity

No electricity is required for mining operation. However,

in case of electricity requirement; the supply will be

made from the nearby villages having AVVNL electrical

supply.

Fuel

650 liters diesel will be required per day for 4 nos. of

excavators.

2.7 Any other natural

resources (use appropriate

standard units)

No No other natural resources will be used.

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3. Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which could be

harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or perceived

risks to human health.

S.

No.

Information/Checklist

confirmation

Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates,


3.1 Use of substances or

materials, which are

hazardous (as per MSIHC

rules) to human health or

the environment (flora,

fauna, and water supplies)

No This River - Bed Mine (RBM) operation will not produce

any hazardous materials.

3.2 Changes in occurrence of

disease or affect disease

vectors (e.g. insect or water

borne diseases)

No Not Applicable

3.3 Affect the welfare of people

e.g. by changing living

conditions?

No The project will improve the Socio -economic condition

of the people nearby the project location area and give

employment to them

3.4 Vulnerable groups of

people who could be

affected by the project e.g.

hospital patients, children,

the elderly etc.,

No This project will not affect the vulnerable groups of

people.

3.5 Any other causes No Not Applicable

4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning

(MT/month)

S. No. Information/Checklist

confirmation

Yes/

No

Details there of (with approximate quantities/rates,


4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine

wastes

No No overburden will be generated during the mining

operation.

4.2 Municipal waste (domestic

and or commercial

wastes)

No About 16.0 kg/day domestic waste will be generated at

mine site, which will be collected in dustbins and

disposed off @ 0.2 kg per person.

4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per

Hazardous Waste

Management Rules)

No No hazardous wastes are envisaged.

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4.4 Other industrial process

wastes.

No Not Applicable

4.5 Surplus product. No Not Applicable

4.6 Sewage sludge or other

sludge from effluent

treatment.

No Not Applicable

4.7 Construction or demolition

wastes.

No No construction or demolition wastes are expected.

4.8 Redundant machinery or

equipment.

No Equipments will be shifted and utilized in other projects.

4.9 Contaminated soils or other

materials.

No No contaminated soils are generated.

4.10 Agricultural wastes. No No agricultural waste is produced.

4.11 Other solid wastes. No No solid waste are generated

5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (Kg/hr)


confirmation



5.1 Emissions from combustion

of fossil fuels from

stationary or mobile

sources.

Yes There will be some controlled emissions of SOx, NOx

and CO due to fossil fuel (diesel) consumption in various

equipments. However as the activities will be scattered

over long distances and not confined, effect will be

insignificant.

5.2 Emissions from production

processes.

No Dust emission during mining will be negligible. The

sources of point sources emission will be only from the

equipments utilized.

5.3 Emissions from materials

handling including storage

or transport

Yes There will be fugitive emissions generated during bajri

transportation by approach- haul – road (line sources)

5.4 Emissions from

construction activities

including plant and

equipment

No No such construction will be done at the site.

Hence, no emissions are anticipated.

5.5 Dust or odors from

handling of materials

including construction

materials, sewage and

No Dust emission is expected during handling of minerals

i.e. during loading of mineral.

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waste.

5.6 Emissions from incineration

of waste

No Since no burning of waste will be done, hence no

emission is expected.

5.7 Emissions from burning of

waste in open air (e.g.

slash materials,

construction debris)

No Since no burning of waste will be done, hence no

emission is expected.

5.8 Emissions from any other

sources

No Not Applicable

6. Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat:

S.

No.


confirmation

Yes/ No Details there of (with approximate quantities/rates,


with source of information data

6.1 From operation of

equipment e.g. engines,

ventilation plant, crushers

Yes The noise generating equipments proposed to be used

in the mining activity is as under:-

S. No. List of Equipments Range dB (A)

1. Excavator 112

2. Tripper / truck 80-90

3. Water tanker 85

4. Payloader JCB 85

Source:-www.elcosh.org/oshas-approach-to-noise-exposure-in-construction

6.2 From industrial or similar

processes

No Not applicable

6.3 From construction or

demolition

No No construction or demolition work is proposed.

6.4 From blasting or piling No Blasting and Piling is not proposed for the mining

process.

6.5 From construction or

operational traffic

Yes Noise and vibration will be generated from vehicular

movement during transportation which will be within the

standard as per DGMS.

6.6 From lighting or cooling

systems

No Not applicable

6.7 From any other sources No Not applicable

7. Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground or into

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sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea:

S. No. Information/Checklist

confirmation

Yes/

No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates,


7.1 From handling, storage,

use or spillage of

hazardous materials

No Not applicable

7.2 From discharge of sewage

or other effluents to water

or the land (expected mode

and place of discharge)

Yes Portable toilets will be used for the collection for the

sewer and it will be disposed off in a proper way

7.3 By deposition of pollutants

emitted to air into the land

or into water

Yes The ground level concentration of PM10 and PM2.5 will be

predicted and the cumulative impact will be mentioned at

the time of final submission of EIA/ EMP Report.

7.4 From any other sources No Nothing has been identified from the secondary survey.

Primary survey will be carried out during the study

period.

7.5 Is there a risk of long term

build up of pollutants in the

environment from these

sources?

No Nothing has been identified from the secondary survey.

Primary survey will be carried out during the study period

8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect

human health or the environment

S.

No.


confirmation



8.1 From explosions, spillages,

fires etc from storage,

handling, use or production

of hazardous substances

No It is a sand collection project, no blasting is proposed.

No hazardous substance will be used or produced

during the proposed mining operations, so no

explosions, spillages, fires, etc is expected from the

mining activity.

8.2 From any other causes Yes Risk of accidents is envisaged due to the operation of

equipments. However proper training will be provided to

the persons operating the equipments.

� Proper communication facilities will be given to all the

supervisory staff.

� Good safety practices will be adopted at the site.

� Scattered working will be adopted to avoid congestion

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of machinery.

� All precautionary measures will be adopted; esp.

awareness of safety from moving machinery and use

of protective equipments will be made mandatory.

� To deal with the minor incidences and accidents, first

aid facility will be provided at site.

8.3 Could the project be

affected by natural

disasters causing

environmental damage (e.g

Floods, earthquakes,

landslides, cloudburst etc)?

No The water level in river may fluctuate depending on the

rainfall intensity. Kothari, Kareliya Bala and Bahmani

river are seasonal so that chance of flooding is very less.

Mining will be restricted to 3 m depth. Only dry bed

mining will be carried out. River - bed mining will

channelize flow and reduce chances of flooding.

However in case of excessive rains mining activities will

be stopped.

The project is located in seismic zone- II.

There is no history of earthquake, cloud burst and

landslide reported.

9. Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development) which could

lead to environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with other existing or

planned activities in the locality


confirmation

Yes/ No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates,


9.1 Lead to development of

supporting cities, ancillary

development or

development

stimulated by the project

which could have impact on

the environment e.g.:-

•Supporting infrastructure

(roads, power supply,

waste or waste water

treatment, etc.)housing,

development, extractive

industries, supply

industries, other

No The project will directly/ indirectly develop the area by

providing employment opportunities. Many new

commercial establishments like workshops, logistics,

food stalls and stores etc. are envisaged to come up in

nearby villages.

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9.2 Land to after use of the

site, which could have an

impact on environment.

No Excavation after the lease period mineral bajri will still be

available with a potential for extraction afterword.

No back filling is permitted in the extraction zone of the

river.

During the monsoon period there will be replenishment

of the mineral up to some extent from various drainages

and natural topography of the area directing water to the

river surface. This is the lowest level existing in the area.

9.3 Set a precedent for later

developments.

No Not Applicable

9.4 Have cumulative effects

due to proximity to other

existing or planned projects

with similar effects.

Yes There are similar mining projects located close by. There

is likelihood of cumulative effect due to transportation of

minerals

III. Environmental Sensitivity

S.

No.

Areas Name / Identity Aerial distance (within 15kms)

Proposed project location

boundary.

The map of study area (10 Km) is

enclosed as Annexure - II.

1 Areas protected under

international conventions,

national or local legislation

for their ecological,

landscape, cultural or

other related value

None

No such area is located within the

15 km radius of the mining lease

area

2 Areas which are important

or sensitive for ecological

reasons-Wetlands,

watercourses or other

water bodies, coastal

zone, biospheres,

mountains, forests

Water Bodies

Bloc

k

Water Body Near Village Distance and Direction

(From Lease

Boundary)

D Navalpura Talav Lachmangarh 7.2 Km, NE

Kan Sagar Bawlas 3.0 Km, NE

Mevla Talav Chena Ka Khera 7.5 Km, NE

Kareliya Bala and

Kosithalaya Bala

Baria Kalan Adjoining in S, to rivers

Bahmani finally Bahmani

joining to Kothari river,

S.

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3 Areas used by protected,

important or sensitive

species of flora or fauna

for breeding, nesting,

foraging, resting, over

wintering, migration

At the preliminary survey within the 15 km radius of the study area.

Species observed during preliminary survey are as follows:

Flora: Flora dominant in the forest area

Fauna: Mammals: Axis (Cheetal), Boselophus tragocamelus (Neel

Gai), Cervus unicolour (sambhar), Finambulus penalii (Squirreal)

Birds: Grus antigone (Saras), Bulbulus ibis (Cattle egrade),

Pyenonotus cafer (Red vented bulbul), Acrithris trestis (Comman

maina), Passer domesticus ( Sparrow), Columba livia ( Rock Pigeon),

Cervus splendens (Comman crow), Psitocula cramerii (rose ring

parakeet)

All flora and fauna species observed in the study are local/common

species of the region. However, during the baseline survey, the

detailed biodiversity study will be conducted.

4 Inland, coastal, marine or

underground waters

Block Water Body Near Village Distance and Direction

(From Lease Boundary)

D Navalpura Talav Lachmangar

h

7.2 Km, NE


Mevla Talav Chena Ka

Khera

7.5 Km, NE

Kareliya Bala and

Kosithalaya Bala



joining to Kothari river, S.

5 State, National boundaries None

State, National boundaries not within the 15 Km

from the proposed project site

6 Routes or facilities used by

the public for access to

recreation or other tourist,

pilgrim areas

Yes

Amet ~ 16.2 Km, SSW

Bhilwara ~ 29.0 Km, E

SH-61, N from mine site

SH-56, S from mine site

7 Defense installations None

Defense installations not within the 15 Km from

the proposed project site.

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8 Densely populated or built-

up area

Name Distance and Direction


Sarevan About 2.0 Km, E

kalalkheri About 0.5 Km, N

Patiyon Ka Khera About 1.0 Km, S

Nimbhera About 2.0 Km, NW

Gudriyan Ka Khera About 0.5 Km, N

Thala About 1.0 Km, S

Ratanpura About 1.0 Km, E

Aspur About 1.0 Km, W

Shivnathpura About 1.0 Km, W

Ganeshpura About 0.5 Km, S

9 Areas occupied by

sensitive man-made land

uses (schools, places of

worship, community

facilities)

Name Distance and Direction


Hospital

Govt. Hospital at

Mahendragarh

About 9.5 Km, SSE

Primary Heath Center

Raipur

About 3.5 Km, S

School

Govt. Sr. Sc. School, at

Nimbahera

About 1.2 Km, N

R.H.S. School About 5.0 Km, N

Temple

Satyanarayan Bhagvan About 1.5 Km, S

Shree Bheru Nath Mandir About 8.5 Km, S

10 Areas containing

important, high quality or

scarce resources (ground

water resources, surface

resources, forestry,

agriculture, fisheries,

tourism, minerals)

Yes Mineral Resources: Bajri in the area.

Forest Resources: There are not PF and RF in

15 km radius area.

Water Resources: Mostly Surface water bodies

(seasonal) & ground water is the major source

of water in this region.

The depth of extraction will be at 3.0 m from the

surface level of river bed while the water level is

8.0 m below the surface of river bed. Water

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“I hereby give undertaking that the data and information given in the application and

enclosure are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and I am aware that if any part of

the data and information submitted is found to be false or misleading at any stage, the

project will be rejected and clearance given, if any to the project will be revoked at our risk

and cost.”

Date: 30.03.2015 Signature and Name of Applicant

Place: Bhilwara

(Abhishek Chaudhary)

**************

table will not be intersected.

Agricultural Resources: One of the major

occupations is agriculture in this region.

11 Areas already subjected to

pollution or

environmental damage.

(those where existing legal

environmental standards

are exceeded)

None Nothing evident from secondary data

12 Areas susceptible to

natural hazard which could

cause the project to present

environmental problems

(earthquakes, subsidence,

landslides, erosion, flooding

or extreme or adverse

climatic conditions)

Yes The water level in river may fluctuate depending

on the rainfall intensity. According to BMTPC

Vulnerability Atlas (earthquake), the study area

falls in a zone II: Low Damage Risk Zone (MSK VI

or less).

There is no incidence of landslide and earthquake

in the area so far

There is no data available flooding of the area.

PROJECT:- BAJRI MINE




APRIL’ 2015

EIA / EMP

REPORT

PROJECT:- BAJRI MINE SECTION – I : INTRODUCTION




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SECTION – I

INDEX

1.1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................. 36

1.2 LEGAL FRAMEWORK RELATED TO SAND MINING ........................................ 36

1.3 SAND MINING ..................................................................................................... 37

1.4 IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT PROPONENT .................................................. 38

1.5 EIA PROCESS ..................................................................................................... 39

1.6 REGULATORY COMPLIANCES ......................................................................... 40

1.7 SALIENT FEATIRES OF THE PROJECT ............................................................ 41

1.8 POINT WISE COMPLIANCE OF TOR ................................................................. 42

1.9 POST - ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE MONITORING ................................... 62

1.10 GENERIC STRUCTURE OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT ......... 62





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1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 INTRODUCTION

River plays an important role in the lives of the people. The river systems provide

irrigation, potable water, transportation, electricity and the livelihoods for a large number

of people all over the country and to rural areas. A part from this, river is also a good

source of construction grade material as sand & gravel.

As transportation and construction infrastructure expanded since last few decades, the

demand for construction grade sand also increased exponentially. The market demand

of river sand is high throughout the nation and Rajasthan. Sand is extracted directly from

the river channel and it doesn’t require processing other than size grading. But it is now

well understood that continued and indiscriminate sand mining can cause serious

environmental impacts, particularly if the river being mined is eroded. In order to mitigate

the impact of sand mining on the environment, a scientific assessment is a pre-requisite

for framing sustainable development strategies for the mining-hit areas.

1.2 LEGAL FRAMEWORK RELATED TO SAND MINING

� Mining Leases for the mineral Bajri are granted as provided in Rajasthan Minor

Mineral Concession (Amendments) Rules, 2012 notified vide Department Notification

No. F.14 (1) Mines/ Gr. II/ 2011 dated 23-05-2012 i.e. RMMCR, 1986.

• According to rule 7 (Amendment) “Provided that mining lease for mineral Bajri

shall only be granted by way of tender or auction”.

• According to rule 8 & 17 (Amendment) “The mining lease for Bajri shall not be

renewed”.

• According to rule 16 (Amendment) “The mining lease for mineral Bajri shall be

granted for a period of five years only”.

• According to rule 18 (Amendment) “In case of mining lease for Bajri Mineral, part

surrender of lease area shall not be accepted and the lessee shall not have any

right to remove any stock of Bajri after the expiry of lease period or receipt of the

order of determination of lease”. New clause 32 has been added under rule 18

stating that “The lessee shall abstain from mining beyond depth of three meters

from the surface and below the water table of river/ nallah and shall work in such

a manner that natural flow path of river/ nallah is not altered”.

� The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (formerly Ministry of

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in reference to the SLP (C) No. 729-731/2011, 21833/ 2009, 12498 – 499/ 2010,

SLP (C) CC….16157/ 2011 & CC 18235/ 2011 issued guidelines on sand mining.

� A Civil Appeal No. (S) 9703 – 9706 of 2013 between Chief Secretary, Govt. of

Rajasthan versus National Green Tribunal Bar Assn. & ORS of SLP (C) No. 34134 of

2013 {State of Rajasthan & ORS. Vs. Nature Club of Rajasthan (NGO)} and SLP (C)

No. 34811 of 2013 {Naveen Sharma Vs. State of Rajasthan & ORS.} dated

25.11.2013 “Till the end of February’ 2014, The Letter of Intent holders who

have submitted their applications to the Ministry of Environment and Forests

for clearances can carry mining operations in accordance with the Notification

dated 21st June’ 2012 of the Mines (Act 2) Department, Government of

Rajasthan issued under rule 65A of the Rajasthan Mines and Mineral

Concession Rules’ 1986”.

� Based on above order, Govt. of Rajasthan allowed sand mining permission to the

proposed leases up to 28th February’ 2014, which was further extended till 31st

March 2014. On 27th March 2014, Hon’ble Supreme Court of India has further

extended this duration till further order, which is awaited.

1.3 SAND MINING

The main purpose of river bed mining is given below:-

� This is very essential to prevent the riverbed from becoming shallow due to the

deposition of sediments.

� If riverbed sand is not mined, the widening of river banks will result in excessive

erosion; causing further damage to flora, agricultural land and settlements

situated in close proximity.

� If the river bed becomes shallow the course of the river might change and the

water retention capacity will also decrease.

� Protecting river banks and avoids flooding.

� Reducing submergence of adjoining agricultural lands.

� Protection of crops being cultivated along the river bank.

� Reducing aggradations of river level.

� Generating useful economic resource for construction.

� Generating employment

� Improvement in socio-economic conditions of the people around.





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1.4 IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT PROPONENT

Mr. Abhisheik Chaudhary is a private individual who obtained the mining for an area

836.13 ha situated in revenue villages of Tehsil – Raipur, District – Bhilwara, Rajasthan

through auction by Department of Mines & Geology, Government of Rajasthan for five

years only. The auction cost is considered as project cost; however, the same amount of

cost will be incurred in the project activities.

Name & Registered Address

of the Applicant

Mr. Abhisheik Chaudhary

MRS Group, A - 24, Ambabari,

Near Chomu Puliya, Jaipur (Rajasthan)

Phone No.: 0141-2339307, 08875001251

Email: [email protected]

Auction for mining river bed sand (Bajri) has been processed as per Rajasthan Minor

Mineral Concession (Amendment) Rules notified vide this Department Notification no.

F.14 (1) Mines/ Gr. II/ 2011 dated 23.05.2012 as per amendment of rule 7 “Provided

that mining lease for mineral Bajri shall only be granted by way of tender or

auction.”

Detail of the villages located in the lease area is presented in Table 1.1.

Table 1.1: Detail of Villages Present in Lease Area

S. No. Village Khasra No. Area (Ha.)

1 Mandi 459/119 2.40

2 Jhalamali 554 8.20

3 Chhatol 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 104, 106, 384, 385, 389,

866/105, 876/7, 878/102

23.07

4 Ladki 1, 232, 247, 704 16.4

5 Bhatewar 1474, 1511, 1662, 1664, 1666, 1667, 1668,

1669, 1670, 1765, 1766, 1767, 1768, 1769,

1770, 1771, 1772, 1773, 1774, 1804, 1805,

1806, 1807, 1808, 2112/1975, 2118/1809,

2124/1644, 1775, 1776, 1789, 1797, 1798,

1800, 1801, 1802, 1803

41.46

6 Thoriyakheda

(Bheenta)

1033/918 17.35

7 Kalalkhedi 975, 976, 981, 982, 1009, 1010, 1011,

1058, 2129, 2402, 965, 966, 967, 968, 969,

970

61.66

8 Borana 2301, 2345, 2297 19.38

9 Dhulkheda (Bagoliya) 4, 147, 1542/1534 53.0

10 Suras 1, 2, 3, 11, 33 11.06

11 Badi 1636, 1838, 1838/2146, 1839/2147, 2145,

1447

24.36





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12 Patiyon ka Kheda 17, 18, 20 15.51

13 Thala 57/1636, 1693/59 5.41

14 Gadariyon ka Kheda 559 4.48

15 Bagoliya 11, 12, 119, 436, 449, 450, 814, 837, 881,

882, 884, 116, 1988, 2010/2008, 805, 298,

276

58.04

16 Peethalpura 1, 39, 41, 42 7.01

17 Nathariyas 2213, 2214, 2216, 2217/3822, 2283, 2286,

2297, 2298/3800, 2298/3801, 2720, 3280,

3861/3859, 3863/3851

69.8

18 Panotiya 203, 1845/784 58.25

19 Aspur 886/857 11.83

20 Fatehpura (Nahri) 161, 221, 222, 235 36.37

21 Nahri 1782 58.23

22 Jogras 1, 36, 1286, 1290 37.22

23 Dulhepura (Nahri) 27, 176, 249 46.05

24 Shivnathpura 198, 207/412, 238, 239, 240, 281, 282, 306,

310, 328

1.42

25 Tolas 317, 318, 321, 322, 325, 326, 329, 330,

333, 334, 340, 341, 622

61.19

26 Rewara 310, 526, 528, 1137/369, 1139/31,

1144/367

51.81

27 Boriyapura 261, 1933/1 32.27

28 Lakhaholi 247, 398 2.90

Total 836.13

1.5 EIA PROCESS

Mining lease for mineral Bajri is granted as provided in RMMC (Amendment) Rules 2012

vide Notification F-14 (1) Mines/ Gr. II/ 2011 dated 23.05.2012 and as per Mines (Gr. II)

Department Notification, Jaipur F-14 (1) Mines/ Gr. II/ 2011 Jaipur dated 21st June’ 2012.

As per these notifications it is mandatory to obtain Environmental Clearance for Minor

Mineral (Bajri) as per the Notification of MoE&F, New Delhi.

As per the Gazette Notification dated 14th September’ 2006 and its subsequent

amendments, the project is classified as “A” category project. The Environmental

Clearance process for the proposed project will comprise of three stages. These stages

in sequential order are:-

1. Scoping

2. Public consultation

3. Appraisal

The flow chart depicting these stages to obtain the prior Environmental Clearance for the

project is as given below in Figure 1.1.





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Figure 1.1: Flow Chart Showing the Stages for Obtaining Prior Environmental Clearance

1.6 REGULATORY COMPLIANCES

� Letter of Intent has been issued from Government of Rajasthan vide letter no.

P.10(8) Khan/ Gr. – 2/ 2013, Jaipur dated 27.02.2013. Enclosed as Annexure – III.

� Mining Plan along with Progressive Mine Closure Plan has been approved by SME,

Bhilwara Circle, Bhilwara vide letter no. SME/BHL-C12/F/Mining Plan/Mining

Scheme/ 3776 dated 27.08.2013. Enclosed as Annexure – IV.

Project Concept

Form 1, Pre-feasibility Project Report with Proposed TOR to MoE&F (EAC)

Scoping by EAC (Site visit by sub group of EAC, if necessary)

TOR approved by EAC EC - rejected by MoE&F on recommendation of EAC

Draft EIA Report to SPCB by Project

Proponent

Public Consultation process by SPCB

Summary EIA and Form 1 – display on the

Website by SPCB

Proceedings of Public Consultation

Appraisal and Recommendation by EAC

Display on MoE&F Website

Display at Panchayat, ZP, DM/DC/ Dy. Com & on the SPCB website

To Proponent for Submission of Final EIA

Report/Supplementary Report to Draft EIA

Approval by MoE&F

Rejected Approved Display on MoE&F Website & Project Proponent Website

Post EC

Monitoring

Submission of half yearly Compliance

Report to MoE&F / RO-MoE&F

Display of Compliance Report

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� An authenticated list of flora and fauna has been obtained from DFO. Enclosed as

Annexure – V.

� There is no National Park, Wildlife Sanctuary, Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife

Corridors, Tiger/ Elephant reserves within 10 Km radius from the proposed mine site.

The same has been authenticated from the Office of Deputy Conservator of Forests

Bhilwara. Enclosed as Annexure – VI.

� A certificate regarding the mine site does not fall in Aravali Hills will be obtained by

Mining Engineer counter signed by ADM. Enclosed as Annexure – VII.

� NOC from Gram Panchayat for water supply has been obtained. Enclosed as

Annexure – VIII.

1.7 SALIENT FEATIRES OF THE PROJECT

S. No. Particulars Details

1. Applicant Mr. Abhishek Chaudhary

2. Project Name Bajri (Minor Mineral) Mine (Kothari River and their tributaries)

3. Location of the project Revenue Villages of Tehsil – Raipur & District – Bhilwara,

Rajasthan.

4. Lease area 836.13 ha. (excluding prohibited area)

5. Type of land Gair Mumkin Nadi Nallah

6. Project Cost Rs. 30,00,000/- (Auction cost)

7. Man Power 78 persons

8. Water Demand 16.5 KLD

9. Source of Water Nearby Villages

10. Lowest & Highest

Elevation

477 to 582 MSL

11. Geological Reserves 22.33 MCM (2,23,28,873.56 m3)

12. Mineable Reserves 19.0 MCM

13. Targeted Production 4.0 MCM

14. Production Capacity 0.80 MCMPA (1.12 MMTPA)

15. Life of Mine 5 years

16. Type of Mining Open Cast Semi-Mechanized

17. End Use of Product Construction





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1.8 POINT WISE COMPLIANCE OF TOR

The application for Terms of Reference (TOR) of the proposed river bed project of “Bajri

Mine” of Mr. Abhisheik Chaudhary was submitted on dated 06.07.2013 at MoE&F, New

Delhi and the same was considered in the 11th Meeting of the Reconstituted Expert

Committee (Mining) held during September 25th - 27th 2013 was accorded approval vide

letter no. J-11015/ 232/ 2013-IA.II (M) dated 17.10.2013 (Annexure - IX). The point wise

compliance of the TOR is as under:-

TOR

Ref.

TOR Detail Implementation / Plan

1. Year – wise production details since

1994 should be given, clearly stating the

highest production achieved in any one

year prior to 1994. It may also be

categorically informed whether there had

been any increase in production after the

EIA Notification, 1994 came into force

w.r.t the highest production achieved

prior to 1994.

The production details after the Supreme Court

Judgment dated 25.11.2013 giving permission for bajri

mining from January’ 2014 onwards is given below:-

S. No. Month (2014) Production (Tonnes)

1 January to

August

43,256

After August’2014, mining is closed.

2. A copy of the document in support of the

fact that the proponent is the rightful

lessee of the mine should be given.

Letter of Intent has been issued from Government of

Rajasthan vide letter no. P.10(8) Khan/ Gr. – 2/ 2013,

Jaipur dated 27.02.2013. Enclosed as Annexure – III.

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 lessee.

As desired all the documents including approved Mine

Plan, EIA has been compatible with one another in

terms of the mine lease area, production levels, waste

generation and its management.

4. All corner coordinates of the mine lease

area, superimposed on High Resolution

Imagery/ toposheet should be provided.

Such an Imagery of the proposed area

should clearly show the land use and

other ecological features of the study

area (core and buffer zone).

All corner coordinates of the mining lease area and

ecological features have been provided on LISS-IV

sensor data of IRS-P6 satellite with resolution of 5.8 m is

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5. Does the company have 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?

Environmental Policy

The applicant has a well laid down Environmental policy

duly being executed under the supervision of

Environmental Cell. Enclosed as Annexure – XI.

Non Compliance Reporting Procedure

The applicant has well defined procedures to bring into

focus any infringement/ deviation/ violation of the

environmental and forest norms. Enclosed as Annexure

– XII.

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.

Applicant has well defined hierarchical system to deal

with the environmental issues and for ensuring

compliance with the environmental clearance conditions.

Enclosed as Annexure – XIII.

The system of reporting of non-

compliances/ violations of environmental

norms to the Board of Directors of the

Company and/ or shareholders or

stakeholders at large may also be

detailed in the EIA report.

Management Representative will appraise the highest

authority on quarterly basis regarding the performance

of the mine on environmental measures. Management

Representative will also post the same on applicant’s

website accessible to public domains.

6. Issues relating to Mine Safety, including

subsidence study in case of

underground mining and slope study in

case of open cast mining, blasting study

etc. should be detailed. The proposed

safeguard measures in each case

should also be provided.

No underground workings exist in the lease area.

Hence, subsidence study is not required.

Slope Study

It is a river bed sand mining project. 20.0m offset has

been left for the safety of river bank and the working

depth of mining is only 3.0m from the bed level or 1.0 m

above the ground water. Hence, slope study will not be

required.

Blasting Study

No blasting is proposed, as the mineral is loose in

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7. The study area will comprise of 10 Km

zone around the mine lease from lease

periphery and the data contained in the

EIA such as waste generation etc.

should be for the life of the mine / lease

period.

The study area (10 Km zone) around the mine lease

from lease periphery has been considered and enclosed

as Annexure - II.

No waste generation is envisaged as there is no OB/

interburden.

8. Land use of the study area delineating

forest area, agricultural land, grazing

land, Wildlife Sanctuary, National Park,

migratory routes of fauna, water bodies,

human settlements and other ecological

features should be indicated. Land use

plan of the mine lease area should be

prepared to encompass preoperational,

operational and post operational phases

and submitted. Impact, if any, of change

of land use should be given.

� The land use of the study area showing forest area,

water bodies, industrial area, scrub land etc. has been

given at Section- III, Sub- Section - 3.5 of EIA/ EMP

Report.

� There is no National Park, Migratory routes of fauna

and National Monument within 10 Km periphery of the

lease area.

Map showing land use of the study area by using

Satellite Imagery is enclosed as Annexure – VII.

Land use plan of the mine lease area to encompass

preoperational, operational and post – operational

phases is given in Section – II, Sub-Section - 2.4.5 of

EIA/ EMP Report.

Change of Land use

There will be insignificant impact on change of land use

as the lease area is river bed. Mining will be done from

upstream to downstream side and will be carried up to

3.0m depth, while the water level is 8.0m (Post-

monsoon) below the surface of river bed. The movement

of water will not be obstructed during the monsoon

period in the river course.

9. Details of the land for any overburden

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.

� No OB/ waste will be generated during mining

operations in river bed mining project. Hence, no OB

dump is proposed outside the mine lease area.

� As the mining is in river bed classified as Gair

Mumkin Nadi Nallah. Hence, no R & R issues are

involved.

10. A certificate from the Competent

Authority in the State Forest Department

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should be provided, confirming the

involvement of forest land, if any, in the

project area. In the event of any contrary

claim by the Project Proponent regarding

the status of forests, the site may be

inspected by the State Forest

Department along with the Regional

Office of the Ministry to ascertain the

status of forests, based on which, the

Certificate in this regard as mentioned

above be issued. In all such cases, it

would be desirable for representative of

the State Forest Department to assist

the Expert Appraisal Committees.

11. 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.

There is no forest land involved in the mining lease area.

12. Implementation status of recognition of

forest rights under the Scheduled Tribes

and other Traditional Forest Dwellers

(Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006

should be indicated.

The area is not covered under Scheduled Tribes and

other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest

Rights) Act, 2006. Hence, it is not applicable.

13. The vegetation in the RF/ PF areas in

the study area, with necessary details,

should be given.

The detail of the RF/ PF located within the study area

are given below:-

There is no Reserve Forest or Protected Forest are present within study area.

14. A study shall be got done to ascertain

the impact of the Mining Project on

wildlife of the study area and details

furnished. Impact of the project on the

One schedules – 1 species Peafowl was reported in the

buffer zone of the study area.

Impact on the Wildlife

� There is no impact due to mining activity.





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wildlife in the surrounding and any other

protected area and accordingly detailed

mitigative measures required, should be

worked out with cost implications and

submitted.

� The activities involve less use of machineries, so

impact due to noise generation is insignificant.

� To protect the riparian vegetation a safety zone of

20m has been left to support the habitat of avifaunal

species.

Mitigation Measures

� Authenticated conservation plan for schedule – 1

species Peafowl has been made and amount of Rs.

1.0 lac for Peafowl has been earmarked.

� As the part of Social Forestry Programme, to increase

the green cover of the study area, it is proposed to

provide 3,200 saplings per year (In continuous three

years) to the nearest schools, PHC’s, temples,

Charagah land etc. It will act as a barrier for air

pollutants as well as noise. It will also help to enhance

the aesthetic beauty of the area.

About Rs. 1.0 lacs will be spent on the various activity

related to plantation, water bodies, awareness

programme etc.

15. Location of National Parks, Sanctuaries,

Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife Corridors,

Tiger/ Elephant Reserves/ (existing as

well as proposed), if any, within 10 km of

the mine lease should be clearly

indicated, supported by a location map

duly authenticated by Chief Wildlife

Warden. Necessary clearance, as may

be applicable to such projects due to

proximity of the ecologically sensitive

areas as mentioned above, should be

obtained from the State Wildlife

Department/ Chief Wildlife Warden

under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972

and copy furnished.

There is no National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere

Reserves, Wildlife Corridors, Tiger / Elephant Reserves

(existing as well as proposed) is situated within 10 Km of

the mining lease area as per the primary survey and the

available secondary data.

A certificate has been obtained stating that the above

mentioned, from the Office of Deputy Conservator of

Forests, Bhilwara vide letter no. ,Q ( ½ rd@mol@2060

dated 11.03.2015. Enclosed as Annexure – VI.

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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 such

primary field survey, clearly indicating

the Schedule of the fauna present. In

case of any scheduled-I fauna found in

the study area, the necessary plan 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.

buffer zone) has been carried out and the outcome is

given in the Annexure – XV.

� The authenticated list of flora and fauna has been

obtained from the Office of Deputy Conservator of

Forest, Bhilwara vide letter no. ,Q ( ½

rd@mol@2060 dated 11.03.2015. Enclosed as

Annexure – V.

� Schedule – 1 fauna Peafowl has been reported in

the buffer zone during the study period.

� The conservation plans for Peafowl has been

prepared by in-house expert. Enclosed as Annexure

– XVI.

An amount of Rs. 1.0 lacs has been earmarked for the

conservation of schedule – 1 species.

17. Proximity to Areas declared as ‘Critically

Polluted’ or the Project areas likely to

come under the ‘Aravali Range’,

(attracting court restrictions for mining

operations), should also be indicated

and where so required, clearance

certifications from the prescribed

Authorities, such as the SPCB or State

Mining Department should be secured

and furnished to the effect that the

proposed mining activities could be

considered.

The lease area does not fall in critically polluted areas

under CEPI Guidelines.

A certificate has been obtained by the Mining Engineer

stating that the lease does not fall in “Aravali Range”

vide letter no. 115/2012/87 dated 06.02.2015. Enclosed

as Annexure – VII.

18. Similarly, for coastal Projects, A CRZ

map duly authenticated by one of the

authorized agencies demarcating LTL.

HTL, CRZ area, location of the mine

lease w. r. t. CRZ, coastal features such

as mangroves, if any, should be

furnished. (Note: The Mining Projects

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falling under CRZ would also need to

obtain approval of the concerned

Coastal Zone Management Authority).

19. R&R Plan/ compensation details for the

Project Affected People (PAP) should be

furnished. While preparing the R&R

Plan, the relevant State/ National

Rehabilitation & Resettlement Policy

should be kept in view. In respect of SCs

/STs and other weaker sections of the

society in the study area, a need based

sample survey, family-wise, should be

undertaken to assess their requirements,

and action programmes prepared and

submitted accordingly, integrating the

sectoral programmes of line

departments of the State Government. It

may be clearly brought out whether the

village located in the mine lease area will

be shifted or not. The issues relating to

shifting of Village including their R&R

and socio-economic aspects should be

discussed in the report.

The mining lease is river bed classified as Gair Mumkin

Nadi Nallah. Hence, no R& R issues are involved in the

core zone.

However, for transportation of loaded trucks to the

nearest approach road, the vehicles will pass through

the agriculture land, which comes under R & R issue. As

a part of R & R plan, agreement has been made

between the land owners and Project Proponent giving

them appropriate compensation and maintenance.

The lease has been allotted only for five years, so that

after the completion of project, land will be handed over

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20. One season (non-monsoon) primary

baseline data on ambient air quality

(PM10, SO2 and NOx), water quality,

noise level, soil and flora and fauna shall

be collected and the AAQ and other data

so compiled presented date wise in the

EIA and EMP Report. Site-specific

meteorological data should also be

collected. The location of the monitoring

stations should be such as to represent

whole of the study area and justified

keeping in view the pre-dominant

downwind direction and location of

sensitive receptors. There should be at

least one monitoring station within 500 m

of the mine lease in the pre-dominant

downwind direction. The mineralogical

composition of PM10, particularly for free

silica, should be given.

� One season data i.e. for Post - Monsoon (October,

November and December’ 2013) was collected.

� AAQ data includes PM10, PM2.5, NOX, SO2 and CO

including mineralogical composition of PM10

particularly for free silica was carried out.

� The monitoring stations selected are as described

under and data generated and site specific

meteorological data are given in the report.

Mineralogical Composition of PM10

S. No. Characteristics Units Values

1. Particulate Matter (PM10)

(1086 m3 sample Volume)

µg/m3 42.6

2. Silica µg/m3 <0.1

S. No. Particulars Table No. Page Nos.

1. Land Environment (Soil) 3.5 83

2. Water Environment 3.6 84

3. Meteorological Data 3.11 88

4. Ambient Air Quality 3.12 91

5. Noise Level 3.21 84

6. Biological Environment -- --

7. Socio-Economic

Environment

-- --

Sampling Location Distance (Km) Direction Components Remarks

Nathidiyas 0.18 SW Air, Water, Noise, Soil Upwind

Dhulkera 1.0 S Air, Water, Noise, Soil Downwind

Tolas 0.10 S Air, Water, Noise, Soil Downwind

Thala 0.40 S Air, Water, Noise, Soil Downwind

Bagoliya 0.576 NE Air, Water, Noise, Soil Upwind

Nahri 0.40 SW Air, Water, Noise, Soil Downwind

Nahri Ki Talab -- SW-1 Surface Water --

Bagoliya Ka Talab -- SW-2 Surface Water --

Thala Talab -- SW-3 Surface Water --

The chemical characterization of PM10 is given below:-

Location Name : Thala Date of Sampling : 18.11.2013

S. No Characteristics Units Project Site

1. Respirable Particulate Matter (PM10) µg/m3 42.6





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2. Calcium as Ca µg/m3 1.26

3. Magnesium as Mg µg/m3 0.06

4. Sodium as Na µg/m3 <0.01

5. Potassium as K µg/m3 <0.01

6. Chromium as Cr µg/m3 <0.01

7. Aluminum as Al µg/m3 <0.01

8. Lead as Pb µg/m3 <0.01

9. Zinc as Zn µg/m3 <0.01

10. Iron as Fe µg/m3 <0.01

11. Nickel as Ni µg/m3 <0.01

12. Barium as Ba µg/m3 <0.01

13. Cadmium as Cd µg/m3 < 0.01

14. Mercury as Hg µg/m3 <0.001

15. Arsenic as As µg/m3 <0.01

Environmental Monitoring Report is enclosed as Annexure – VIII.

21. Air quality modeling should be carried

out for prediction of impact of the project

on the air quality of the area. It should

also take into account the impact of

movement of vehicles for transportation

of mineral. The details of the model used

and input parameters used for modeling

should be provided. The air quality

contours may be shown on a location

map clearly indicating the location of the

site, location of sensitive receptors, if

any, and the habitation. The wind roses

showing pre-dominant wind direction

may also be indicated on the map.

AERMOD version 7.1.0 model was used air quality

modeling to predict the impact of the project. The inputs

required for the model were:-

� Hourly Meteorological Data.

� Source Data.

� Receptor Data.

� Programme Control Parameters.

Effective implementation of various control measures will

be taken to minimize the air – borne emissions in the

proposed mine.

The total expected ground level concentrations for PM10,

PM2.5, NOx and CO at different locations in the study area

for study period (Post - Monsoon) will be discussed in

Section – IV of EIA/EMP report.

22. The water requirement for the project, its

availability and source should be

furnished. A detailed water balance

should also be provided. Fresh water

requirement for the project should be

indicated.

The daily water demand will be 16.5 KLD, out of which

3.5 KLD will be used for domestic purpose and 13.0 KLD

for dust suppression.

Water will be obtained through tanker supply from near

village.

Detailed water balance has been given in section- II,

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23. Necessary clearance from the

Competent Authority for drawl of

requisite quantity of water for the Project

should be provided.

NOC from Gram Panchayat for water supply has been

obtained.

24. 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.

To conserve water following measures will be adopted:-

� Mobile toilets with modular septic tank having efficient

water utilization capacity (low facets water

requirement for flushing) will be used;

� Atomized water sprinklers will be used to minimize

the air borne dust emissions on haul roads.

� Rain water harvesting structure will be constructed to

augment the water table.

Post-monsoon and Pre-monsoon groundwater level will

be monitored regularly.

It is a dry river bed mining project. Hence, no rain water

harvesting structure is proposed within the lease area.

As a part of CSR activity, rain water harvesting

structures are proposed in the nearby villages.

25. 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.

Impact on Surface Water

� The Banas River where the mining is undertaken is

dry bed. The mining activity will be confined only in

dry season and in the monsoon when the river flows,

there will be no mining activity. Hence, impact on

surface water is insignificant.

Impact on Ground Water

� The groundwater table was observed to be 8.0m

below the riverbed level and there will be no

intersection of ground water table as mining activity

will be restricted up to 3.0m from bed level or 1.0m

above the ground water table.

Mitigation

� Hydro-census will be carried out in the downstream

wells to monitor the quality, fluctuation etc.

� The domestic waste water generated will be





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channelized to septic tank followed by soak pit.

The budget allocated for water pollution measures has

been incorporated in Environmental Protection

Measures in section – VIII of EIA/ EMP Report.

26. Based on actual monitored data, it may

clearly be shown whether working will

intersect groundwater. Necessary data

and documentation in this regard may be

provided. In case the working will

intersect groundwater table, a detailed

Hydrogeological study should be

undertaken and Report furnished.

Necessary permission from Central

Ground Water Authority for working

below ground water and for pumping of

ground water should also be obtained

and copy furnished.

The detail of the elevation, ground water table and

working level is given below:-

S. No. Particulars Levels

(MSL)

BGL

(m)

1. Highest Elevation (Bed Level) 578 --

2. Ground Water Level 570 8

3. Working Level 575 3

The working depth of mining will be restricted to 3.0m

from river bed or 1.0m above the ground water table,

whichever is less. Hence, ground water table will not be

intersected.

27. 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.

� The lease is situated in the river bed of Kothari River.

� Kothari river flows from West to East direction.

Kothari river has two tributaries, Bhamni River on

south side and Karelia Bala on north side. Both are

seasonal and flow during rainy season only.

� The sand will be mined out from the dry river bed

only.

� The working depth of mining will be restricted to 3.0m

or 1.0m above the ground water table, whichever is

less.

� Therefore, no intersection of water table will be done.

Hence, project will not cause any harmful impact on

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28. 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.

The detail of the elevation, ground water table and

working level is given below:-

S. No. Particulars Levels

(MSL)

BGL

(m)

1. Highest Elevation (Bed Level) 578 --

2. Ground Water level 570 8

3. Working Level 575 3

Hence, ground water table will not be intersected during

the life of mine.

29. A time bound Progressive Greenbelt

Development Plan shall be prepared in a

tabular form (indicating the linear and

quantitative coverage, plant species and

time frame) and submitted, keeping in

mind, the same will have to be executed

up front on commencement of the

project.

The project is linear dry bed mining confined to river bed

only. Thus, there is no scope for plantation in the lease

area. It is proposed to develop social forestry in the

approach villages at public places like school, PHC’s,

Panchayat Bhawan with due permission from Panchayat

and in consultation with Forest Department.

Predominance will be given to school and PHC’s.

The list of plant species to be planted along with action

plan have been given in section – VIII, sub – section –

8.6 (point no. 6) of EIA/ EMP Report.

30. Impact on local transport infrastructure

due to the Project should be indicated.

Impact on local transport Infrastructure

� The river bed mining is being undertaken since years





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Projected increase in truck traffic as a

result of the Project in the present road

network (including those outside the

Project area) should be worked out,

indicating whether it is capable of

handling the incremental load.

Arrangement for improving the

infrastructure, if contemplated (including

action to be taken by other agencies

such as State Government) should be

covered.

therefore well established road network is present.

� The present lease is divided into four blocks. Each

block has separate entry/ exit as depicted in the figure

as given in section – II, sub-section-2.1 of EIA/

EMP Report.

� Analysis of traffic was carried out. At present the

traffic density on the nearest paved road is 8 - 10

vehicles hourly. Due to mining activities, 8-10 trucks

will be added to the traffic.

� Hence, there will be no significant impact due to the

mining activities, as the existing road network is

adequate to cater the additional load contributed by

mining activities.

� Project Proponent will contribute for improvement and

maintenance of road in consultation with PWD.

31. Details of the onsite shelter and facilities

to be provided to the mine workers

should be included in the EIA report.

According to Mines Rule 1955, following temporary

infrastructure facilities will be provided:-

� Mine Office (On-site and Offsite);

� Rest Shelter;

� Drinking Water Facilities;

� Conservancy Facilities;

First-Aid Facilities.

32. 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.

� Excavation of sand will be done only up to 3.0 m from

the river bed or 1.0 m above the ground water table.

� River will be replenished up to some extent naturally

by sediments during rainy season.

� However, it will be ensured that river bed surface is

uniformly extracted so that there is no ponding or

irregular water accumulation in pits.

� Hence, no reclamation and restoration activity has

been carried out.

Cross section of working depth is given in point no. 28.

33. A time bound Progressive Green Belt

Development Plan shall be prepared in a

tabular form (indicating the linear and

The same has been provided in TOR point no. – 29.

The plantation details have been described in

Section - IX of EIA / EMP Report.





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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.

34. Occupational Health impacts of the

Project should be anticipated and the

proposed preventive measures spelt out

in detail. Details of pre-placement

medical examination and periodical

medical examination schedules should

be incorporated in the EMP.

Occupational health impacts of river bed sand mining is

very remote. However, such evidences have not been

proven so far, though the mining is undertaken for years.

No records for any occupational health problems were

reported during the primary survey. However, in case of

health implications will be reported, following mitigation

measures will be adopted:-

� All employees will be trained, educated and

encouraged to follow best and safe work practices in

their working environment.

� Personnel Protective Equipments like face mask,

earmuffs, ear plugs, gloves, safety goggles and safety

boots is being provided.

� All workers will be subjected to Initial Medical

Examination as per Mines Rule 1955 both at times of

appointment and Periodical Medical Examination at

least once in five years.

� First aid trained personnel’s, first aid stations fully

equipped as per Mines Rules 1955 and first aid kits

will be made available all the time.

� Awareness programme regarding the use,

maintenance and up-keep of respirators will be

conducted on regular basis so that employees are

trained to handle the equipment properly.

The schedule Pre-placement Medical Examination and





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Periodical Medical Examination has been incorporated

in the EMP of section – VIII.

35. Public health implications of the project

and related activities for the population

in the impact zone should be

systematically evaluated and the

proposed remedial measures should be

detailed along with budgetary

allocations.

The impact zone was identified based on incremental

GLC’s. It was observed to be 2 – 3km around the

mineral transportation routes. To minimize the impact

due to dust generation following precautions will be

taken:-

� The transportation route will be tried to bypass the

villages falling in the impact zone.

� Plantation will be carried out along the bypass road.

� Due to unavoidable circumstances, if villages cannot

be bypass and vehicles have to move through the

villages, the speed of the vehicles will be maintained

low (25kmph). It will minimize the dust generation.

However, due to low speed more vehicular exhausts will

generate. To control the vehicular exhausts PUC

certified vehicles will be used.

36. Measures of Socio - Economic

significance and influence to the local

community proposed to be provided by

the Project Proponent should be

indicated. As far as possible, quantitative

dimensions may be given with time

frames for implementation.

� Due to Supreme Court impositions, all the activities

related to bajri mining were stopped, which created a

sudden chaos resulting into unemployment of the

local people.

� When Supreme Court gave the permission to the

lease holders to start the mining activities, it gave

direct employment to the local people which help to

sustain their livelihood.

� During the operational phase by the implementation

of certain CSR activities indirect employment will

also generate.

The details of measures of socio-economic significance

and influence proposed to the local community have

been given in section – VI, sub – section - 6.7 of EIA/

EMP Report.

37. Detailed Environmental Management

Plan to mitigate the environmental

impacts which, should inter-alia include

Based on the baseline study and impact prediction, the

detailed Environmental Management Plan has been

prepared. All the possible environmental issues were





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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.

addressed properly.

The detailed Environmental Management Plan is given

in Section – IX.

Impact due to change of land use – Given in TOR

point no. – 8.

38. 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.

Public Hearing has been successfully executed on dated

11.12.2014 at 11.00 AM, as per the guidelines given in

EIA Notification 14th September 2006 and its subsequent

amendment.

Public Hearing notice was published in two regional

news paper one in English and other in Hindi:-

1. “Hindustan Times” – 09.11.2014 &

2. “Rajasthan Patrika” – 08.11.2014

3. Venue of Public Hearing – Tehsil Office, Raipur.

4. Public Hearing Panel chaired by – ADM, Bhilwara –

Sh. Suresh Kumar and in the presence of Regional

Officer, RSPCB, Bhilwara - Sh. Mahaveer Mehta.

5. Total no. of members – 38

Issues raised during public hearing along with time

bound action have been given in Section – VI, sub-

section – 6.1.

Minutes of Public Hearing are enclosed as Annexure –

XVIII.

39. Details of litigation pending against the

project, if any, with direction /order

passed by any Court of Law against the

project should be given.

No specific litigation is pending against the applicant and

the lease area in any court of law to the best of our

knowledge.

However, the legal framework applicable to sand / bajri

Mining has already been highlighted in of Section I,

Sub-Section - 1.2 of EIA/EMP Report.

40. The cost of the project (capital cost and

recurring cost) as well as the cost

towards implementation of EMP should

clearly be spelt out.

S. No. Particulars Capital Cost

(In Rs.)

Recurring

Cost (In Rs.)

1. Project Cost 30,00,000 3,00,000

2. EMP Cost 14,80,000 1,48,000

3. CSR 13,00,000 1,30,000

41. Details of replenishment studies. � Replenishment of sand/ Bajri will be very much





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depended on rainfall and run-off from surrounding

areas.

� Dandy - Bolton equations has been used to calculate

the sedimentation yield. The total annual sediment

deposition was computed and found 2,67,511 tonnes

/year. The data works out to be around 23%, which

after detailed study will show some divergence.

� A preliminary replenishment study of Banas River

was also carried out by Indian Institute of Technology

(IIT), Roorkee on dated 18th – 19th June, 2014. It has

been concluded that “the intervening catchment of the

Banas River shall contribute sand to the Banas River

through soil erosion and replenish the River if the

sand from the river shall be lifted/ mined”.

� Hence, a comprehensive replenishment study is

envisaged for few continuous years to understand the

pattern and potential of sedimentation and

replenishment.

The detail of replenishment study is discussed in

Section - VI, Sub section – 6.3 of EIA/ EMP Report.

42. Details of Transportation of mined out

materials as per the Indian Road

Congress for both the ways (loaded as

well as unloaded trucks) load and its

impact on environment.

Traffic analysis was carried out to understanding the

carrying capacity of the roads near to the project site

and the connecting main roads in the area. The traffic

study is summarized in below table:-

Road Village Road NH - 79

Vol. in PCU’s/ hr (V) 14 250

Capacity in PCU’s/ hr (C) 250 625

Existing V/C ratio 0.054 0.107

LOS A A

It can be seen that the V/C ratio is likely to change to

from 0.054 to 0.16 and 0.107 to 0.16 but LOS remain

same i.e. “A” for village road as well as NH-158 which is

‘Excellent’, as per classification. So the additional load

on the carrying capacity of the concerned roads is not

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The detailed study on traffic analysis as per the Indian

Road Congress for both the ways (loaded as well as

unloaded trucks) load and its impact on environment

was given in Section – VI, Sub-Section – 6.4 of EIA /

EMP Report.

43. Proper species specific conservation

plan for Schedule - I and II fauna

(species specific).

Conservation plan for Schedule – I (Pea-fowl) species is

enclosed as Annexure – XVI.

44. Impact of mining on plankton Impact of mining on plankton due to sand mining is

given in section – IV of EIA/ EMP Report.

45. Details of mining activity to be provided

w.r.t Block Wise/ Calendar wise/ Zonal

wise, as the mine lease area is having a

long stretch.

Entire stretch of the lease area has been divided into

four blocks (A, B, C & D) for ease of operation,

supervision, management and safety. Workings will be

restricted within the lease area.

The five years proposed production details is given in

Section – II, Sub-Section – 2.6.2 of EIA / EMP Report.

46. Details of Gradient of river bed to be

provided.

River flows from West to East side. The gradient of the

river depends on topography of the area. The

topographical survey has been conducted along the

river.

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S. No. Distance (Km) Bank RL (m) Bed RL (m) Bank RL (m)

1 0 580.559 578.195 582.223

2 0.6 578.643 573.093 576.741

3 2.0 578.175 573.385 571.077

4 2.8 571.09 567.561 570.549

5 3.4 569.367 563.76 568.5

6 3.5 568.46 563.18 566.92

7 5.3 563.61 562.93 565.26

8 6.1 564.83 559.23 561.40

9 8.9 558.94 553.235 557.809

10 9.4 553.36 550.912 556.08

11 11.1 551.96 546.92 554.56

12 12.3 549.56 547.62 551.55

13 12.8 554 546.42 549.48

14 14.0 542.65 540.106 545.15

15 16.1 538.93 535.13 537.50

16 19.7 530.55 526.42 528.5

17 22.1 523.68 517.23 522.76

18 28.3 507.386 505.185 510.316

19 32.3 503.87 497.3 501.78

20 34.7 497.04 492.29 496.09

21 37.9 494.90 488.03 489.85

22 39.1 491.89 485.32 490.13

23 39.9 489.08 483.34 486.78

24 41.9 483.66 478.859 482.0

25 44.3 477.302 474.359 479.326

47. Details of excavation schedule &

sequential mining plan.

Entire stretch of the lease area has been divided into

four blocks (A, B, C and D) for ease of operation,

supervision, management and safety. Workings will be

restricted within the lease area.

The five years proposed production details is given in

Section – II, Sub-Section – 2.6.2.

48. Mining Plan shall be prepared carefully,

dividing lease area into manageable

blocks to ensure scientific and

systematic mining of minor minerals.

The Mining Plan has been prepared carefully and

scientifically.

Systematic mining will be adopted for resource

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degradation of surrounding environment etc. which will

overall help in sustainable development.

Lease area has been divided into four blocks namely:

Block A, B, C and D for the ease of operation,

management and supervision of mining operation which

will overall ensure scientific and systematic mining.

49. The base line data shall be collected so

as to represent the whole mine lease

area.

Cluster approach was taken to select the monitoring

stations as in continuity to the River course, number of

lease are present where the core area of one station is

the buffer of other monitoring stations which helped to

give specific emphasis at the overlapping places to

make the study more realistic. The baseline data

collected during the study period represents the whole

area.

Besides the above, the below mentioned general points will also have to be followed:-

a. All documents to be properly referenced

with index and continuous page

numbering.

All documents have been properly referenced with

index, page numbers and continuous page numbering.

b. Where data are presented in the report

especially in tables, the period in which

the data were collected and the sources

should be indicated.

The data presented in the report especially in table,

along with the period in which the data was collected

and the source has been incorporated.

c. Where the documents provided are in a

language other than English, an English

translation should be provided.

English translation has been provided for each

document of Hindi.

d. The Questionnaire for Environmental

Appraisal of industrial projects as

devised by the Ministry shall also be

filled and submitted.

The questionnaire for environmental appraisal of mining

projects as devised earlier by the Ministry is enclosed as

Annexure – XIV.

e. While preparing the EIA report, the

instructions for the proponents and

instructions for the consultants issued by

MoEF vide O.M. No. J-11013/41/2006-

IA.II (I) dated 4th August, 2009, which are

available on the website of this Ministry

All instruction mentioned in O.M. No. J-11013/41/2006-

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should also be followed.

f. Changes, if any made in the basic scope

and project parameters (as submitted in

Form-I and the F.R for securing the

TOR) should be brought to the attention

of MoEF with reasons for such changes

and permission should be sought, as the

TOR may also have to be altered. Post

Public Hearing changes in structure and

content of the draft EIA/ EMP (other than

modifications arising out of the P.H.

process) will entail conducting the PH

again with the revised documentation.

There is no change made in the basic scope and project

parameter.

g. As per the circular no. J-11011/ 618/

2010-IA.II (I) dated 30.05.2012, you are

requested to submit certified report of

status of compliance of the conditions

stipulated in the environmental

clearance for the existing operations of

the project by the Regional Office of

Ministry of Environment & Forests, if

applicable.

This is a new project. Hence, not applicable.

1.9 POST - ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE MONITORING

The project management will submit a half yearly compliance report in respect of

stipulated prior Environmental Clearance terms and conditions on 1st June and 1st

December of each calendar year. The latest compliance report will be displayed on the

website of the concerned regulatory authority.

1.10 GENERIC STRUCTURE OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

In terms of EIA Notification of the MoE&F, New Delhi dated 14th September 2006 and its

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Table 1.3: Generic Structure of EIA Document

S. No. Chapters Page Nos.

1. Introduction 35-65

2. Project Description 66-76

3. Description of the Environment 77-108

4. Anticipated Environmental Impact & Mitigation Measures 109-124

5. Environmental Monitoring Programme 125-131

6. Additional Studies 132-148

7. Project Benefits 149-153

8. Environmental Management Plan 154-159

9. Summary & Conclusion 160-180

10. Disclosure of Consultant Engaged 181-183

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PROJECT:- BAJRI MINE SECTION – II: PROJECT DESCRIPTION


DOCUMENT NO.:- – EESPL/ AC/ 001/ 144 – EC/ Mine/ 2013


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SECTION – II

INDEX

2.1 LOCATION OF THE PROJECT ................................................................................. 67

2.2 NEED OF THE PROJECT .......................................................................................... 68

2.3 AMENITIES/ FACILITIES ........................................................................................... 69

2.4 INFRASTRUCTURE (PROJECT REQUIREMENTS) ................................................. 69

2.4.1 POWER ...................................................................................................................... 69

2.4.2 NEAREST SOURCE OF WATER SUPPLY AND DEMAND ...................................... 69

2.4.3 MANPOWER REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................. 70

2.4.4 LAND OWENERSHIP / OCCUPANCY ....................................................................... 70

2.4.5 LAND USE PATTERN ................................................................................................ 71

2.4.5.1 Mine Site .................................................................................................................... 71

2.5 GEOLOGY ................................................................................................................. 71

2.5.1 REGIONAL GEOLOGY .............................................................................................. 71

2.5.2 LOCAL GEOLOGY .................................................................................................... 72

2.5.3 GEOLOGICAL AND MINEABLE RESERVES AS PER UNFC CLASSIFICATION 72

2.5.4 PROPOSED RATE OF PRODUCTION WHEN MINE IS FULLY DEVELOPED AND

EXPECTED LIFE OF THE MINE ................................................................................ 73

2.6 MINING ...................................................................................................................... 73

2.6.1 METHOD OF WORKING ............................................................................................ 74

2.6.2 EXTENT OF MECHANIZATION ................................................................................. 75

2.6.3 YEAR-WISE DEVELOPMENT IN NEXT FIVE YEARS ............................................... 75

2.7 CONCEPTUAL MINING PLAN .................................................................................. 75

2.7.1 FINAL SLOPE ANGLE TO BE ADOPTED ................................................................. 76

2.7.2 ULTIMATE EXTENT & SIZE OF PIT .......................................................................... 76





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2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1 LOCATION OF THE PROJECT

The river bed sand (bajri) mine is located in revenue villages of Tehsil – Raipur & District

- Bhilwara, Rajasthan. Mining Lease is 836.13 ha (excluding prohibited area). River area

spreads in 28 villages of Raipur Tehsil, Bhilwara district as per details given by Assistant

Mining Engineer, DMG, Bhilwara (Raj.). The connecting to the nearest approach from

mine site is given below:

Table 2.1: Connectivity to the Mine Site

Particulars Distance & Direction (From the Lease Boundary)

Nearest Railway Station Amet ~ 16.2 km - SSW

Bhilwara ~ 29.0 km - E

Nearest Airport Maharana Pratap Airport / Dabok Airport, Udaipur ~87 km, SSW

Nearest Highway Road Distance &

Direction

NH - 158 28.36 Km, NNE

SH 12 14.19 Km, S

SH 61 20.70 Km, NNE

SH 56 38.31 Km, SW

Gangapur - Karera Road Passing through the

lease area (Block A)





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Figure 2.1: Route Map

2.2 NEED OF THE PROJECT

In India, sand mining is carried out over the years. But earlier the sand mining did not

require any Environmental Clearance. It is regulated by laws in many places, but is still

often done illegally. Earlier in Rajasthan, for excavation of riverbed sand, royalty contract

was given by Department of Mines & Geology. Uncontrolled sand mining from the

riverbed leads to the destruction of the entire river system. To control illegal mining,

Hon'ble Supreme Court stated in order given dated 27.02.2012 that all mining projects of

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the lease would henceforth require prior Environment Clearance. Therefore, Ministry of

Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has issued guidelines on

18.05.2012 for Implementation of Apex Court Order for mining projects of minor minerals

for their Environmental Clearance. Therefore the riverbed sand mining project requires

prior Environmental Clearance.

To regulate and minimize the impacts of riverbed sand mining; mining will be carried out

scientifically and systematically as per approved Mining Plan.

2.3 AMENITIES/ FACILITIES

The site services like rest room shelter, first-aid facility, mines office etc. will be provided

to workers at the mine site during operational phase. As per the guidelines no

permanent structure will be constructed within the lease area interrupting the river

course. Mine office will be established in mobile container. Temporary structures / tents

will be used as rest room for mine workers. In the rest room drinking water and first aid

facility will be provided.

However, the nearest basic amenities/ facilities available within 10 km study area and is

given in able 2.2.

Table 2.2: Basic Amenities / Facilities within the Study Area

S.

No.

Nearest Amenities

(Within Study Area)

Distance & Direction


1. Police Station Raipur ~ 4.0 km, S

2. Post Office Raipur ~ 4.0 km, S

3. Educational Facilities Govt. Sr. Sc. School, at Nimbahera ~ 1.2 Km, N

R.H.S. School ~ 5.0 Km, N

4. Medical Facilities Primary Health Center, Raipur ~ 4.0 km, S

Govt. Hospital at Mahendragarh ~ 9.5 Km, SSE

2.4 INFRASTRUCTURE (PROJECT REQUIREMENTS)

2.4.1 POWER

Mining operations will be carried out during day time, hence, No electricity is required.

2.4.2 NEAREST SOURCE OF WATER SUPPLY AND DEMAND

The daily water demand will be 16.5 KLD, out of which 3.5 KLD water will be used for

domestic purpose, 13.0 KLD for dust suppression. The water demand will be met

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WATER BALANCE

2.4.3 MANPOWER REQUIREMENTS

Total employment in the mining lease will be around 78 people. The local villagers will

be preferred for employment. Technical personnel will be employed on the basis of their

educational qualification and their availability. Semi-skilled and un-skilled workers will be

hired from the nearby villages. The list of technical and non-technical staff is presented

in Table 2.3.

Table 2.3: Man Power (Technical and Non-Technical) Requirement

S. No. Category Numbers

1 Manager – Ist Class/ Assistant managers 4

2 Foreman/Mates 4

3 Supervisory staff 4

4 Highly skilled 6

5 Skilled personnel 9

6 Semi-skilled personnel 14

7 Un-skilled personnel 37

Total 78

2.4.4 LAND OWENERSHIP / OCCUPANCY

As per revenue records, the lease area is Government Land which is classified as Gair

Mumkin Nadi Nallah as given in Table 2.4. As per RMMCR (Amendments) 2012, any

permanent structure cannot be established in the river–bed. Therefore mobile temporary

structures will be made to be used as rest shelter, first aid facility, drinking water facility,

etc.

One time Water Demand – 16.5 KLD Daily fresh water Demand – 14.0 KLD

Domestic

3.5 KLD

Dust Suppression 13.0 KLD

(2.5KLD from STP+10.5KLD Fresh Water)

Consumption - 1.0 KLD

Sewage Treatment Plant

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Table 2.4: Land Ownership

S. No. Land Area (ha.) Ownership

1. Gair Mumkin Nadi Nallah 836.13 Government

Map showing land use of the lease area is enclosed as Annexure – XV.

2.4.5 LAND USE PATTERN

2.4.5.1 Mine Site

The land use for mining and allied purposes is given in Table 2.5.

Table 2.5: Land Use Pattern

S.

No.

Particulars Present land

use (ha.)

At the End of

3rd

Year (ha.)

At the end of 5th

year (ha.)

1. Pit area - 79.98 133.33

2. Dump area - - -

3. Safety

zone

Bridge (10 no.) 22.50 22.50 22.50

Roads (7 no.) 15.75 15.75 15.75

Wells (22 no.) 13.98 13.98 13.98

4. Infrastructure (Office, Temp.

shelter etc)

- 0.30 0.30


6. Plantation - - -

7. Un-worked 783.90 703.62 650.27

Total 836.13 836.13 836.13

The conceptual plan is enclosed as Annexure- XVI.

2.5 GEOLOGY

2.5.1 REGIONAL GEOLOGY

The stratigraphy of Bhilwara Supergroup, as suggested by Gupta et al. (1997) is given in

Table - 2.10. Metasediments included in the Bhilwara Supergroup consists of mica

schist, quartzite, dolomite, marble, chert, fuchsite, quartzite and greywackes. Cross

bedding ripple marks and flute caste are occasionally present in the sediments.

Composite gneiss/ bimodal gneiss of igneous parentage, migmatite, hornblende and

mica bearing schist represent a greater part of the Bhilwara Supergroup. Charnokite,

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Table 2.6: Geological Succession

Unclassified Granites and Basic Rocks

Low

er

Pro

tero

zo

ic

Ranth

am

bhor

Gro

up

Bari Sadri

Formation

Hora Formation Mandalgarh Formation

Satdudhia Foramtion

Jahazpur

Gro

up

Chuleshwarji

/ Jhikri/ Umer

Formation

Rajp

ura

Darib

a G

roup

Sindesar Formation - -

- Pur-Banera

Group

Samodi Formation Sawar

Group

Morhi

Formation

Dariba Formation Tiranga Formation -

Maliakhera Formation Rewara Formation -

Bhinder Formation Pur/ Pansal Formation Ghantiali

Formation

Arc

haea

n

Intr

usiv

e

s

Berch granite and geiness (2585 Ma)

Untala and gingla granites (2860 Ma), Ultramafics, Giyangarh – Asind acidic rocks, Raipur-Jayayan mafic

rocks

Bhilwara Sector Mandoli ka Pal Sarara Sector

Hin

doli

Gro

up

Nangauli

formation

Mang

alw

ar

Co

mp

lex

Potla/ Rajmahal

formation

- Sarara formation Sand

Mata

Complex

Baranch

formation

Sujanpura

formation

Lasaria/ Suwana

foramtion

Mandolin ka

pal Fm

- Badnor

formation

- Kekri formation - - -

Bhander

formation

- - - Shambhu

garh Fm

2.5.2 LOCAL GEOLOGY

Soil/ alluvium varying in thickness from 3.0 to 8.0 m constitute the top horizons in the

area suitable for agriculture. Kothari River meanders through the area exposing the

alluvium and soil at the banks. Hard rock is exposed at places along the banks in the

lease area. Bajri is found in the river bed. This bed is presently dry and water flows only

during the rainy season. In this lease area in Tehsil – Raipur, Bhilwara district Bajri is

obtained from river bed of Kothari and Bahmani River and Kareliya Bala.

The map showing geology of the lease area is enclosed as Annexure – XVII.

2.5.3 GEOLOGICAL AND MINEABLE RESERVES AS PER UNFC CLASSIFICATION

S. N. Category Reserves (Tonnes)

1. Total Proved Reserves (111) (A) 3,12,60,422.984

2. Blocked Reserves As Per UNFC Code (211 & 222) (B) 46,63,579.2

3. Total Mineable Reserves 2,66,00,000





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4. Targeted Production (During the 5 years of lease) 56,00,000

5. Production Capacity 1.12 MMTPA

6. Balance Reserves

2,10,00,000

2.5.4 PROPOSED RATE OF PRODUCTION WHEN MINE IS FULLY DEVELOPED AND

EXPECTED LIFE OF THE MINE

The mineable reserves are 19.0 MCM

Targeted production is 4.0 MCM

Period of proposed lease is 5 years.

Total extraction during lease period will be = 4.0 MCM

Balance reserves will be =19.0 – 4.0 = 15.0 MCM

Production 0.80 MCMPA (1.12 MMTPA)

Life of Mine 5 years

2.6 MINING

The proposed project is confined to dry bed extraction of sand from the river bed. The

operation will be carried out by semi-mechanized method. Sand excavation will be

carried out up to a depth of 3.0 m or 1.0 m above the ground water table by using light-

weight excavators. Mining will be carried out in five blocks for convenient, easy operation

supervision, management and safety. The details of each block are given in Table 2.7.

Table 2.7: Block Details

BLOCK - A BLOCK - B

S. No. Block Name Area (Ha.) S. No. Block Name Area (Ha.)

1 Nathariyas 69.80 10 Mandi 2.40

2 Panotiya 58.25 11 Jhalamali 8.20

3 Aspur 11.83 12 Chhatol 23.07

4 Fatehpur 36.37 13 Ladki 16.40

5 Nahari 58.23 14 Bhatewar 41.46

6 Jogras 37.22 15 Thoriyakhedi 17.35

7 Dulhepura 46.05 16 Kalakhedi 61.66

8 Shivnathpura 1.42 17 Borana 19.38

9 Tolas 61.19 18 Dhulkheda 53.0

Total 380.36 19 Suras 15.51

20 Badi 20

21 Patiyon ka Kheda 15.51

22 Thala 5.41

23 Gadariyon ka

Kheda

4.48

24 Peethalpura 7.01





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Total 310.75

BLOCK - C BLOCK - D

S. No. Block Name Area (Ha.) S. No. Block Name Area (Ha.)

25 Bagoliya 58.04 26 Lakha holi 2.90

Total 58.04 27 Rewara 51.81

28 Boriyapura 32.27

Total 86.98

Total Area of Blocks A+B+C+D = 380.36 + 310.75 + 58.04 + 86.98 =836.13 ha.

2.6.1 METHOD OF WORKING

River bed mining is for extracting sand from Kothari River. As per RMMC Rules, 1986

extraction is limited to 3.0 m depth only. River bed is dry. Lease area allotted is 836.13

ha in Tehsil - Raipur, District – Bhilwara. Total length of the area as per the description

report stretches in the length of 58.90 Km.

The salient features of mode of working as per approved Mining Plan are:-

� Entire stretch of the lease area will be divided in to four blocks (A, B, C & D) for ease

of operation, supervision, management and safety.

� Workings will be restricted within the lease area.

� The mining will be done by forming only one bench because mining is limited up to 3

m depth from river bed.

� The height of the benches will be restricted to 3.0 m and width will be approx 20 m.

Bench will advance parallel to the banks of the river.

� Extraction activities will start in the blocks from the upstream side to downstream

side. This will not obstruct the movement of water, if any, during monsoon period in

the river course.

� Roads in the lease area for the movement of loaded trippers / trucks will not have

slopes more than 1 in 20.

� Roads will be properly made and sprayed by water sprinkling will be done for dust

suppression.

� Total extent of lease is 58.90 Km including prohibited area.

� Every block will have its own approach roads, which already exists and is well

connected to main highways.

� Light weight excavators will be used for loading of mineral in tippers / trucks.

� No OB / waste material will be produced.

� No drilling / blasting required as the material is loose in nature. No processing of

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2.6.2 EXTENT OF MECHANIZATION

The details of equipments proposed to be used in mining operation are listed below:-

Table 2.8: List of Equipments

S. No. Name of Machinery Capacity Nos.

1 Excavators 0.9 to 1.2 m3 4

2 Tippers/ Trucks 20 tons -

3 Water Tanker 4000 liters 2

4 Payloader JCB 0.4 to 0.6 m3 2

5 Light Vehicles -- 4

2.6.3 YEAR-WISE DEVELOPMENT IN NEXT FIVE YEARS

The year wise development of mines for the first five year will progress as per the table

below:-

Table 2.9: Year Wise Development in Next Five Years

(Production in MMTPA, Area in Ha)

Year Parameter Block A Block B Block C + D Total

I Area 13.33 8.0 5.33 26.66

Production 0.56 0.336 0.224 1.12

II Area 12.0 9.33 5.33 25.33

Production 0.504 0.392 0.224 1.12

III Area 13.33 8.0 5.33 27.99

Production 0.56 0.336 0.224 1.12

IV Area 13.33 8.0 5.33 26.66

Production 0.56 0.336 0.224 1.12

V Area 13.33 8.0 5.33 26.66

Production 0.56 0.336 0.224 1.12

Total Area 65.32 41.33 26.65 133.33

Production 2.744 1.736 1.12 5.6

Length of Lease Area (Km) 14.3 15.0 4.9 + 5.0=9.9 39.2

Width of Extraction (m) 45.67 27.54 26.9 --

The year wise development plan is enclosed as Annexure – XVIII.

2.7 CONCEPTUAL MINING PLAN

Mine lease area will be worked in blocks for ease of operation. However, as the digging

depth will be restricted to 3.0 m only or 1.0 m above the ground water table, material will

still be available below. This will be further replenished to some extent during rainy





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season. Blocks will be worked systematically as the width is limited while length is much

more. As the lease period is 5 years, some of the area will be left un-worked at the end

of lease period.

2.7.1 FINAL SLOPE ANGLE TO BE ADOPTED

Thickness of the bench is limited to 3.0 m only and width will be more than the height of

the bench. River bank side will be protected by 7.5 m offset on each side on Kothari

River and smaller tributaries. Bank side natural slope will not be disturbed. This will

prevent collapse of bank and erosion. However, the height of the bank with respect to

river bed is varying from 1.0 to 7.0 m only.

2.7.2 ULTIMATE EXTENT & SIZE OF PIT

The pit limit is restricted up to 3.0 m below the ground level or 1.0 m above the water

table.

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SECTION - III

INDEX

3.1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................. 79

3.2 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING .............................................................................. 80

3.3 COLLECTION OF BASELINE DATA ................................................................... 81

3.4 LAND ENVIRONMENT ......................................................................................... 81

3.4.1 Source of Information ......................................................................................... 81

3.4.2 Data Base ............................................................................................................ 81

3.4.3 Land Use/ Land Cover Area ............................................................................... 81

3.5 SOIL ENVIRONMENT .......................................................................................... 82

3.6 WATER ENVIRONMENT ..................................................................................... 84

3.6.1 WATER SAMPLE ANALYSIS .............................................................................. 84

3.6.2 RESULT ............................................................................................................... 88

3.7 AIR ENVIRONMENT ............................................................................................ 88

3.7.2 Micro-Meteorological Data ................................................................................. 88

3.7.2 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY DATA ........................................................................... 90

3.8 NOISE ENVIRONMENT ....................................................................................... 93

3.8.1 AMBIENT NOISE LEVEL ..................................................................................... 94

3.8.2 RESULT ................................................................................................................ 95

3.9 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT ............................................................................ 95

3.9.1 METHODOLOGY .................................................................................................. 96

3.9.2 Flora ..................................................................................................................... 96

3.9.3 Fauna ......................................................................................................................... 97

3.10 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT ................................................................ 102

3.10.1 OBJECTIVES ..................................................................................................... 102

3.10.2 DATA COLLECTION .......................................................................................... 102

3.10.3 DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE OF THE STUDY AREA ........................................... 102

3.10.3.1Population Profile ............................................................................................... 102

3.10.3.2Gender Distribution in the Buffer Zone ............................................................. 102

3.10.3.3Literacy Profile in Buffer Zone ........................................................................... 102

3.10.3.4Occupational Structure in Buffer Zone ............................................................. 106

3.10.4 SOCIO-ECONOMIC SURVEY ............................................................................ 106

3.10.5 SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE ............................................................................. 106





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3.10.6 SOCIAL OBSERVATION IN THE STUDY AREA OF THE MINE ....................... 107

3.10.7 CONCERNED ISSUES IN THE REGION ............................................................ 107





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3.0 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

3.1 INTRODUCTION

EIA process requires the primary baseline data collection to know the information on the

biophysical, social and economic settings of the mine site. The criteria of the baseline

data collection was based on the impact zone on both the sides of the river bank which

was expected to be around the 2-3 km from both the sides. The stations were considered

based on their sensitivity by considering the close proximity with the sensitive zones like

reserve forests and expected high pollutant concentration zones like Naka etc. The

baseline data have been collected as per CPCB guidelines in the month of October,

November and December’ 2013.

The following criteria were adopted while selecting the monitoring locations:-

� One location on the upwind depending upon the wind profile/ pattern.

� Two locations on the downwind side depending upon wind pattern (predominant

directions).

� One location covering the sensitive areas within the vicinity.

� One location covering the transportation convergences route.

� One location covering the major habitation.

� One location on the downwind direction where the max GLC’s are falling.

The monitoring station selected is as described under:-

Table 3.1: List of Monitoring Stations

Baseline data generation was carried out by NABL approved laboratory M/s Vison Labs,

Hyderabad. Environmental Monitoring Report is enclosed as Annexure – XVIII.

Sampling Location Distance (Km) Direction Components

Nathidiyas 0.18 SW Air, Water, Noise, Soil

Dhulkera 1.0 S Air, Water, Noise, Soil

Tolas 0.10 S Air, Water, Noise, Soil

Thala 0.40 S Air, Water, Noise, Soil

Bagoliya 0.576 NE Air, Water, Noise, Soil

Nahri 0.40 SW Air, Water, Noise, Soil





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3.2 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING

S.N. Particulars Details

1. Name of Project River Bed Sand Mining

2. Location Near revenue villages of Tehsil – Raipur, District - Bhilwara, Rajasthan.

3. Lease Area 836.13 ha. (excluding prohibited area)

4. Land Type Gair Mumkin Nadi Nallah

5. Latitude & Longitude Latitude - 25°23’32.61”N to 25°20’41.03”N

Longitude - 74°01’7.64”E to 74°18’52.35”E

6. Toposheet No. 45K/2, 45K/3, 45K/6, 45K/7

7. Elevation 477.0 to 582 MSL

8. Nearest Habitation Raipur ~ 4.0 km, S

9. Nearest Major Town Raipur ~ 4.0 km, S

10. Nearest Highway NH 158 – 28.36 Km, NNE;

SH 12 – 14.19 Km, S

SH 61 – 20.70 Km, NNE;

SH 56 – 38.31 Km, SW

Gangapur - Karera Road – Passing through the lease area (Block A)

11. Nearest Railway

Station

Amet ~ 16.2 km, SSW

Bhilwara ~ 29.0 km, E

12. Nearest Airport Udaipur/ Dabok/ Maharana Pratap Airport ~ 87 km, SSW

13. Nearest Tourist Places None within 10 Km radius.

14. Defense Installations None within 10 Km radius.

15. Archaeological Sites None within 10 Km radius.

16. Ecological Sensitive

Zones

None within 10 Km radius.

17. Reserved/ Protected

Forest


18. Nearest Streams/

Rivers/ Water Bodies






Khera

7.5 Km, NE

Kareliya Bala and

Kosithalaya Bala




19. Other Industries/

Mines

Adjoining to other Bajri Mines

20. Seismic Zone Zone – II as per IS – 1893 (Part-1) - 2002





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3.3 COLLECTION OF BASELINE DATA

Environmental data has been collected in relation to propose mine for:-

1. Land Environment

2. Water Environment

3. Air Environment

4. Noise Environment

5. Biological Environment

6. Socio-Economic Environment

The topographical map showing monitoring locations for collection of primary data of soil,

air, water & noise is enclosed as Annexure – II.

3.4 LAND ENVIRONMENT

Object of the study is to provide a baseline status of the study area covering 10 km radius

around the proposed mine site so that temporal changes due to the mining activities on

the surroundings can be assessed in future.

3.4.1 Source of Information

The data in this work is collected from the following sources:-

1. Topographic data - From Survey of India toposheet.

2. Remotely Sensed Data - From IRS P6 – LISS IV Data.

3. Ground Truthing of the data

All the data used in this work have been supplied by National Remote Sensing Centre,

Hyderabad, India.

3.4.2 Data Base

The detail of the primary data in the form of digital data on LISS-IV for interpretation and

analysis is given below in Table 3.1. The mask of the entire project area including the

influence zone was generated from the IRS-P6 LISS-IV.

Table 3.2: Database Used for Land Use and Land Cover Mapping

S. No. Satellite Sensor Date type & Bands

1. IRS-P6 LISS-IV Digital (1, 2, 3)

3.4.3 Land Use/ Land Cover Area

Classification scheme adopted for the preparation of land use/ land cover maps on

1:25,000 scales. Land use/ Land cover classification standardized by NRSC/ ISRO. The

land use / land cover area of the study area. Map showing land use of the study area is





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enclosed as Annexure – XIV. The following land use classes have been observed in the

study area:-

Figure 3.3: Land Use / Land Cover Classes

LULC Class Area (%) Area (m2)

Built up Area

Residential 2.50 34755137.46

Transportation - Road 2.91 103098908.30

Total 5.41 137854045.76

Agriculture Cultivated Land 54.62 425699990.2

Total 54.62 425699990.2

Forest Orchard or Plantation 35.61 27975990.37

Total 35.61 27975990.37

Waste Land Waste Land 2.34 24159992.19

Total 2.34 24159992.19

Water Body

Water Bodies 2.02 29985280.71

Lease area 1.28 8361300.00

Total 3.30 38346580.71

Grand Total 100 654036599.20

Agriculture: The key feature observed within the area of interest is the agricultural

activity. It is spreads over 54.62% (425.70 Km2) of the geographical area. However, the

agriculture in this area is primarily rain fed and also irrigation-based agriculture is practiced

in this region.

Plantation: Orchard or Plantation Land is the next prominent land use in the study area.

This class occupies nearly 35.61% (27.98 Km2).

Built up Area: For the present study, this land class is occupying nearly 5.41% (137.85

Km2) of study area

3.5 SOIL ENVIRONMENT

The objectives of the soil sampling are:-

� To determine the baseline soil characteristics of the study area;

� To determine the impact of existing as well as proposed activity on soil characteristics

and;

� To determine the impact on soil more importantly with agriculture production point of

view.

The soil analysis results are given below:-





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Table 3.4: Soil Analysis Result

S.

No Parameters Units

Nathidiyas

(S1)

Dhulkera

(S2)

Tolas

(S3)

Thala

(S4)

Bagoliya

(S5)

Nahri

(S6)

1 Texture - Sandy Clay Clay Sandy

Clay

Silty

Clay

2 Particle size

Distributions

Sand % 56 22 28 18 36 24

Silt % 12 28 24 28 14 40

Clay % 32 50 52 54 50 36

3 Appearance -- Light Brown

Color Brown Color

4 Sodium as Na mg/100grm 1.68 2.32 2.06 1.79 2.23 2.36

5 pH (10% Slurry) - 7.36 7.42 7.21 7.37 7.64 7.69

6 Conductivity µmhos/cm 123 167 189 184 178 265

7 Bulk density gram/cc 1.36 1.23 1.22 1.22 1.28 1.11

8 Porosity % v/v 26 38 40 42 30 46

9 Total Organic

Matter(TOC) % 0.72 0.93 0.91 0.95 0.88 0.92

10 Nitrogen as N mg/100grm 164 236 218 252 268 289

11 Potassium as K mg/100grm 142 148 163 187 179 196

12 Phosphorus as P mg/100grm 46 59 51 58 54 65

13 Zinc as Zn mg/kg 4.12 4.86 4.11 4.63 4.65 5.12

14 Cadmium as Cd mg/kg <0.01 <0.01 0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.05

15 Chlorides as Cl mg/100grm 0.68 1.23 0.81 0.68 0.89 0.96

16 Alkali Metals mg/kg 0.54 0.48 0.42 0.56 0.46 0.68

17 Permeability Cm/h 5.8 4.3 4.1 4 4.6 3.7

18 Water holding capacity % 21 36.5 36.2 36.9 35.1 36.5

19 Copper as Cu mg/kg 0.06 0.02 0.02 0.06 0.06 0.07

20 Iron as Fe mg/kg 0.12 0.11 0.12 0.21 0.14 0.13

21 Lithium mg/kg <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

22 Moisture Content % <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0

23 Boron as B mg/kg 0.08 0.11 0.16 0.16 0.09 0.22





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3.6 WATER ENVIRONMENT

The purpose of the study is to:-

1. Assess the water quality characteristics for critical parameters;

2. Evaluate the impacts on agriculture productivity, habitat conditions, recreational

resources and aesthetics of the vicinity; and

3. Predict the likely impacts on water quality due to the mining and other related

activities.

3.6.1 WATER SAMPLE ANALYSIS

Seven ground water samples and one surface water samples were collected as grab

samples and were analyzed for various parameters as per the procedures specified in

“Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater” published by

American Public Health Association (APHA). Different physico-chemical parameters of

surface water and ground water during study period were compared with standard at

each monitoring stations and shown in the Table 3.5 and 3.6.

Table 3.5: Surface Water Analysis

S.

No. Parameter

IS:2296

Limits

(Class C)

Units

Nahri Ki

Talab

(SW1)

Bagoliya

Ka Talab

(SW2)

Thala

Talab

(SW3)

1 pH 6.5 – 8.5 - 6.89 7.98 7.26

2 Color < 300 Hazen 8 6 6

3 Taste -- - Agreeable

4 Odor -- - Unobjectionable

5 Conductivity -- µS/cm 108 296 106

6 Turbidity (NTU) -- NTU 5.2 4.5 4.5

7 Total Dissolve solids < 1500 mg/L 108 192 68

8 Total Hardness as CaCO3 -- mg/L 40 80 40

9 Total Alkalinity -- mg/L 20 80 20

10 Calcium as Ca -- mg/L 9.6 22.4 9.6

11 Magnesium as Mg -- mg/L 3.8 5.7 3.8

12 Residual Chlorine -- mg/L <0.02 <0.02 <0.02

13 Boron -- mg/L 0.004 0.008 <0.001

14 Chloride as Cl < 600 mg/L 14.2 25.3 14.2

15 Sulphate as SO4 < 400 mg/L 4.6 21.2 9.6

16 Fluorides as F- < 1.5 mg/L <0.1 0.21 <0.1





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17 Nitrates as NO3 < 50 mg/L 1.1 1.8 1.2

18 Phenolic Compounds < 0.005 mg/L <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

19 Cyanide as CN < 0.05 mg/L <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

20 Anionic Detergents < 1 mg/L <0.001 0.008 0.002

21 Mineral Oil -- mg/L <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

22 Cadmium as Cd < 0.01 mg/L <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

23 Arsenic as As < 0.2 mg/L <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

24 Copper as Cu < 1.5 mg/L 0.002 <0.001 <0.001

25 Lead as Pb < 0.1 mg/L <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

26 Manganese as Mn -- mg/L <0.001 0.002 0.001

27 Iron as Fe < 50 mg/L 0.08 0.26 0.16

28 Chromium as Cr6+

< 0.05 mg/L <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

29 Zinc as Zn < 15 mg/L 0.026 0.011 0.009

30 Aluminum as Al -- mg/L <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

31 Mercury as Hg -- mg/L <0.0002 < 0.0002 < 0.0002

32 Selenium as Se < 0.05 mg/L < 0.001 Absent Absent

33 Dissolved Oxygen >4 mg/L 5 4.8 4.5

34 Biochemical Oxygen

Demand

(5 days at 200 C)

< 3 mg/L 4 9 4

35 Chemical Oxygen

Demand

-- mg/L 12 21 8

36 E-coli (Nos/100 ml) -- - Absent Absent Absent

37 Coliform Organisms < 5000 MPN/100

ml

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le 3

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r A

naly

sis

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lts

S.

No

.

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r U

nit

s

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g W

ate

r S

tan

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(IS

:105

00)

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idiy

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1)

Dh

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2)

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las

(GW

3)

Th

ala

(GW

4)

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oli

ya

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5)

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ri

(GW

6)

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en

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s)

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6

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6

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3

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5

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8

2

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r (H

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nits)

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5

< 2

5

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<

01

<

01

<

01

<

01

1

3

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eab

le

Agre

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le

Agre

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le

4

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- U

nobje

ctiona

ble

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ctiona

ble

5

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uctivity

mS

/cm

--

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2632

2726

5568

3218

1986

5476

6

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idity (

NT

U)

NT

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<

10

1.6

2.1

2.1

1.6

1.6

2.1

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Tota

l D

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olid

s

mg/l

< 5

00

< 2

000

1708

1772

3619

2089

1287

3556

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l H

ard

ness a

s

CaC

O3

mg/l

< 3

00

< 6

00

816

536

2160

808

512

1200

9

Tota

l A

lkalin

ity

mg/l

< 2

00

< 6

00

260

480

400

500

440

700

10

C

alc

ium

as C

a

mg/l

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5

< 2

00

249.6

131.2

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195.2

124.8

294.9

11

M

agn

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m a

s M

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0

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76.8

49.9

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12

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ual C

hlo

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mg/l

< 0

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0.0

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2

13

B

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n

mg/l

< 1

<

5

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01

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0.8

9

0.0

16

1.5

8

14

C

hlo

ride

as C

l m

g/l

< 2

50

< 1

000

447.3

454.4

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255.6

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15

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as S

O4

mg/l

< 2

00

< 4

00

260.1

208.3

709.4

266.8

212.5

483.8

16

F

luori

des a

s F

- m

g/l

< 1

.0

< 1

.5

1.3

6

1.8

6

1.8

6

1.3

2

1.3

2

1.3

6

17

N

itra

tes a

s N

O3

mg/l

< 4

5

< 1

00

8.8

14.6

2

20.6

18.6

9.6

18.6

PR

OJE

CT

:- B

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EC

TIO

N –

III:

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SC

RIP

TIO

N O

F E

NV

IRO

NM

EN

T

AP

PL

ICA

NT

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BH

ISH

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CH

AU

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NT

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18

P

he

no

lic C

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poun

ds

mg/l

< 0

.001

<

0.0

02

<

0.0

01

<

0.0

01

<

0.0

01

<

0.0

01

<

0.0

01

<

0.0

01

19

C

ya

nid

e a

s C

N

mg/l

< 0

.05

NR

<

0.0

01

<

0.0

01

<

0.0

01

<

0.0

01

<

0.0

01

<

0.0

01

20

A

nio

nic

Dete

rgents

m

g/l

< 0

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< 1

.0

<0.0

01

<

0.0

01

<

0.0

01

<

0.0

01

<

0.0

01

<

0.0

01

21

M

inera

l O

il m

g/l

< 0

.01

< 0

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<

0.0

01

<

0.0

01

<

0.0

01

<

0.0

01

<

0.0

01

<

0.0

01

22

C

adm

ium

as C

d

mg/l

< 0

.01

NR

<

0.0

01

0.0

06

<

0.0

01

0.0

05

<

0.0

01

<

0.0

01

23

A

rsenic

as A

s

mg/l

< 0

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NR

<

0.0

01

<

0.0

01

<

0.0

01

<

0.0

01

<

0.0

01

<

0.0

01

24

C

opp

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as C

u

mg/l

< 0

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< 1

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0.0

29

1.0

7

0.9

8

0.7

9

0.0

67

0.0

89

25

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as P

b

mg/l

< 0

.05

NR

<

0.0

01

<

0.0

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<

0.0

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<

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<

0.0

01

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01

26

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ese a

s M

n

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< 0

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0.0

06

<

0.0

01

0.0

35

0.0

09

<

0.0

01

0.0

37

27

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on a

s F

e

mg/l

< 0

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< 1

.0

0.1

8

0.1

4

0.1

8

0.1

4

0.1

4

0.1

8

28

C

hro

miu

m a

s C

r6+

mg/l

< 0

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NR

<

0.0

01

<

0.0

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<

0.0

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<

0.0

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<

0.0

01

<

0.0

01

29

Z

inc a

s Z

n

mg/l

< 5

<

15

0.0

39

0.0

41

1.3

5

1.0

6

0.0

29

1.8

4

30

A

lum

inum

as A

l m

g/l

< 0

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< 0

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01

<

0.0

01

<

0.0

01

<

0.0

01

<

0.0

01

<

0.0

01

31

M

erc

ury

as H

g

mg/l

< 0

.001

N

R

<0.0

00

2

<0.0

00

2

<0.0

00

2

<0.0

00

2

<0.0

00

2

<0.0

00

2

32

S

ele

niu

m a

s S

e

mg/l

< 0

.01

N

R

< 0

.001

<

0.0

01

<

0.0

01

<

0.0

01

<

0.0

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<

0.0

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-coli

Nos/1

00

ml

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- A

bsent

Absent

Absent

Absent

Absent

Absent

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

34

C

olif

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Org

anis

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100m

l

MP

N/1

00

ml

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--

N

il N

il N

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3.6.2 RESULT

Surface Water

The results obtained for the collected samples indicate that the surface water qualities

were found to be well within the prescribed standards Limits (Class C).

Ground Water

The analysis results indicate that pH and conductivity of the groundwater was to be in

range of 6.98 – 7.32 and 1986 - 5568 µS/cm. The TDS were found to be in the range of

<500 mg/l in all samples. Other parameters like chlorides and sulphate were observed to

be well within the prescribed limits. The physic – chemical analysis for some of the

parameters has exceeded the standards as per IS: 10500. The water quality is not

potable in nature and needs necessary treatment before drinking. The necessary

treatment required to minimize the impact has been mentioned in EMP and cost to be

borne by the Project Proponent has been given in CSR activities.

3.7 AIR ENVIRONMENT

The prime objective of the baseline air monitoring was to evaluate the existing air quality

of the area. This will also be useful for assessing the conformity to standards of the

ambient air quality during the operation of the mine.

The baseline status of the air quality has been assessed though a scientifically designed

ambient air quality monitoring network based on the following considerations:-

� Meteorological conditions on synoptic scale;

� Topography of the study area;

� Representatives of regional background air quality for obtaining baseline status; and

� Representatives of likely impact areas.

3.7.2 Micro-Meteorological Data

An auto weather monitoring stations was installed at Nathidiyas village during the study

period to record various meteorological parameters on hourly basis to understand the

wind pattern, temperature variation and relative humidity variation. The hourly

meteorological data recorded is enclosed as Annexure – XVIII.

Table 3.12: Summary of Micrometeorological Data of Site (October – December, 2013)

Month Temperature (0C) Relative Humidity (%) Rainfall in mm Wind Speed km/h

Max Min Max Min Max Total Max Min

October,13 34.7 17.3 76.9 7.7 0 0 8.0 < 1.0

November,13 31.5 10.6 84.8 7.7 0 0 7.0 < 1.0

December,13 29.9 9.8 93.9 6.8 0 0 7.0 <1.0





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Wind Rose Diagram

Wind rose is the diagrammatic representation of wind speed in a specified direction with

its arms representing sixteen directions. Each arm gives a clear frequency distribution of

wind speed in a particular direction for a given period of time. The wind rose diagram for

the study period was developed & presented in Figure 3.1.

Table 3.8: Summary of the Wind Pattern

S. No Wind Direction 0.5 - 2.1 Speed

(m/s)

>= 2.1

Speed m/s

Total

1. N 87 12 99

2. NNE 96 19 115

3. NE 121 25 146

4. ENE 110 16 126

5. E 120 21 141

6. ESE 44 6 50

7. SE 79 8 87

8. SSE 40 5 45

9. S 19 0 19

10. SSW 27 3 30

11. SW 16 3 19

12. WSW 16 4 20

13. W 13 3 16

14. WNW 29 5 34

15. NW 187 34 221

16. NNW 48 15 63

Sub-Total 1231

Calms 976

Missing/Incomplete 1

Total 2208





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Figure 3.9: Wind Rose Diagram for the study period (October - December’ 2013)

The average wind speed recorded during the study period was 0.78 m/s. Calm

conditions prevailed for 44.20 %. The prevalent wind direction accounting for maximum

length of time is NW to SE, NE to SW and E to W as presented in Figure 3.12. The

maximum temperature recorded during study period was found 34.7°C while the

minimum temperature was 9.8°C. The average relative humidity during study period was

found to be in range of 6.8% to 93.9%.

3.7.2 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY DATA

Ambient air quality monitoring stations were selected on the basis of surface influence,

demographic influence and meteorological influence. The sites were chosen at village

Nathidiyas, Dhulkhera, Tolas, Thala, Bagoliya & Nehri. The ambient air monitoring has

been carried out with a frequency of two days in a week at seven locations covering one

complete season.

Table 3.9: Sampling Frequency

Parameters Sampling Frequency

PM10 24 hourly sample twice a week

PM2.5 24 hourly sample twice a week

WRPLOT View - Lakes Environmental Software

PROJECT NO.:

SHEE ABHISHEK CHOUDARY

MODELER:

COMPANY NAME:

SHEE ABHISHEK CHOUDARY RIVER BED MINE RAIPUR

COMMENTS:WIND ROSE PLOT:

Station # 12 - SHEE ABHISHEK CHOUDARY RAIPUR, RJ

Resultant Vector

34 deg - 39%

NORTH

SOUTH

WEST EAST

3%

6%

9%

12%

15%DATA PERIOD:

Start Date: 10/1/2013 - 00:00End Date: 12/31/2013 - 23:00

WIND SPEED

(m/s)

>= 11.1

8.8 - 11.1

5.7 - 8.8

3.6 - 5.7

2.1 - 3.6

0.5 - 2.1

Calms: 44.20%

AVG. WIND SPEED:

0.78 m/s

CALM WINDS:

44.20%

TOTAL COUNT:

2207 hrs.

DISPLAY: Wind SpeedDirection (blowing from)





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Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) 8 hourly for 24 hrs sample twice a week

Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) 8 hourly for 24 hrs sample twice a week

Carbon Monoxide 8 hourly for 24 hrs sample twice a week

Table 3.10: Instruments used for Sampling & Analysis

Table 3.11: Sampling and Analytical Techniques

S. No. Parameter Method

1 PM10 IS-5182 (part – 23) 2006

2 PM2.5 RTI (Research Triangle Institute) (Gravimetric Ana Revision-07 Aug14-2003)

3 Sulphur Dioxide IS 5182 (Part – II) 2001, with Improved West & Gaeke Method

4 Nitrogen Oxide Modified Jacob – Hochheiser/ Arsenite Method (IS 5182 Part 6) 2011

5 Carbon Monoxide NDIR Spectroscopy method

6 Trace Elements APHA-401 and ASTMD 4185-90

Table 3.12: Statistical Summary of Concentration Levels of Criteria Pollutants

(Unit: - µg/m3)

S.

No.

Criteria

Pollutant

Station

Code

Locations Arithmetic

Mean

Maximum Minimum Standard

Deviation

98th

Percentile

CPCB

Standards

1. PM10 A1 Nathidiyas 52.9 55.9 48.9 1.8 55.6 100

A2 Dhulkera 45 52.3 36.9 4 51.4

A3 Tolas 49.2 54.6 42.9 3.1 53.6

A4 Thala 48 56.2 39.9 4.5 54.8

A5 Bagoliya 47.3 54.2 41.6 4 52.3

A6 Nahri 63.2 69.3 54.8 4.1 68.2

2. PM2.5 A1 Nathidiyas 27.1 28.9 24.9 1 28.3 60

A2 Dhulkera 23.5 29.3 18.6 3 28.6

Pollutants Instrument Make Model

No.

Range and

Sensitivity

PM10 Respirable Dust Sampler (RDS) M/s ECO TECH

Instruments Pvt. Ltd

COMBO-

AAS-271

2.3 m3/hr

± 0.03 m3/min

PM2.5 1.0 m3/hr

± 0.03 m3/min

SO2 RDS with thermoelectrically cooled

gaseous sampling attachment

0 – 3 LPM

± 0.2 LPM NOX

CO CO Analyzer Testo Analyzer -- 1-1999 PPM

GC – Bruker

(Gas Chromatography)

-- < 1.0 PPM

Trace Elements AAS Thermo Fisheries -- --





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A3 Tolas 25.1 28.9 20.6 2.3 28.6

A4 Thala 26.7 33.4 21.6 3.5 32.3

A5 Bagoliya 24.4 28.6 21.3 1.9 27.2

A6 Nahri 35.2 42.2 26.3 4 41.4

3. SO2 A1 Nathidiyas 4.9 5.9 4.2 0.4 5.6 80

A2 Dhulkera 4.6 5.2 4.1 0.3 5.1

A3 Tolas 4.7 5.6 4.2 0.4 5.4

A4 Thala 4.5 5.1 4.1 0.3 4.9

A5 Bagoliya 4.6 5.1 4.1 0.3 5

A6 Nahri 6 6.9 4.9 0.5 6.5

4. NOX A1 Nathidiyas 17.1 24.1 12.6 3.3 23.8 80

A2 Dhulkera 12.3 14.6 9.4 1.2 13.5

A3 Tolas 11.8 16.2 8.3 2.1 15.6

A4 Thala 11.2 14.2 8.4 1.7 13.6

A5 Bagoliya 11.7 16.6 8.6 2.2 15.6

A6 Nahri 22.9 27.3 13.5 4.3 27.2

5. CO A1 Nathidiyas 520 925 215 172 856 2000

A2 Dhulkera 371 745 185 140.8 642

A3 Tolas 506 856 214 182.1 765

A4 Thala 437 652 235 137.5 625

A5 Bagoliya 482 985 192 191.2 745

A6 Nahri 709 998 315 185.2 987

3.7.3 RESULTS

The analysis results for the study period are presented in above monitoring tables.

Various statistical parameters like 98th percentile, average, maximum and minimum

values have been computed from the observed raw data for all the AAQ monitoring

stations. These are compared with the standards prescribed by Central Pollution Control

Board (CPCB) for rural and residential zone.

The observation based on the perusal of the results is summarized below:-

PM10 :- The average PM10 concentration levels observed to be ranging from 45.0 to 63.2

µg/m3. The permissible limit of 24 hours of monitoring for PM10 is 100 µg/m3 (NAAQS,

2009). The average PM10 concentration was found to be maximum at Nahri village (A6)

with average concentration 63.2 µg/m3, standard deviation 4.1 and 98th percentiles 68.2

µg/m3. The average PM10 Concentration was found to be least at Dhulkera village (A2)

with average concentration 45.0 µg/m3, standard deviation 4.0 and 98th percentiles 51.4

µg/m3. The huge difference was observed between the monitored concentration and the





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NAAQ Standard, 2009. Monitored concentration was found 1.6 to 2.2 times less than the

prescribed limits. This shows the low level of dust concentration presently.

PM2.5 :- PM2.5 concentration levels which were observed to be ranging from 23.5 to 35.2

µg/m3. The permissible limit of 24 hours of monitoring for PM2.5 is 60 µg/m3 (NAAQS,

2009). The average PM2.5 concentration was found to be maximum at Nahri village (A6)

with average concentration 35.2 µg/m3, standard deviation 4.0 & 98th percentiles 41.4

µg/m3 and least was observed at Dhulkera village (A2) with average concentration 23.5

µg/m3, standard deviation 3.0 and 98th percentiles 28.6 µg/m3. The reasons for this

situation are same as for PM10. The PM2.5 concentration levels were found 1.7 to 2.6

times less than that of the 24 hrs average concentration (60 µg/m3) prescribed by CPCB

(NAAQS, 2009).

SO2 :- The average SO2 concentration levels observed to be ranging from 4.5 to 6.0

µg/m3,

NOx : - The average NOX concentration levels observed to be ranging from 11.2 to 22.9

µg/m3.

CO:- The average CO concentration levels observed to be ranging from 371 to 709

µg/m3.

The concentration levels of SO2, NOX and CO were found below the permissible limit at

all stations.

Conclusion

The results of the monitored data indicate that the ambient air quality of the region in

general is in conformity with respect to norms of National Ambient Air Quality standards

of CPCB, at all locations monitored.

3.8 NOISE ENVIRONMENT

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

noise level and assess the impact of the total noise expected to be generated during the

project operations around the project site.

Table 3.13: Noise (Sound) Measuring Instrument

Instrument Make Model No. Instrument

Identification

Detection Limit

Integrated Sound Level Measurement

Instrument Standard Accessories

HTC SL-1352 SAL/NOISE/INT/05 Lo 35-80 dB

Hi 80-130 dB

Table 3.14: Testing Method to be followed

Particular Testing Method to be Followed





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Noise Level Measurement

A Noise Level in dB (A) for continuous 24

hours at 1 hour interval

Operational Manual of Noise level Meter,

Model No. DT - 805 issued by Mextech

3.8.1 AMBIENT NOISE LEVEL

The statistical analysis is done for measured noise level at eight locations. The

parameters are analyzed for Leq (day), Leq (night) and Leq (day-night). The statistical

analysis results are given in below:-

Table 3.21: Ambient Noise Level Data

Station Name Nathidiyas Dhulkera Tolas Thala Bagoliya Nahri

Station Code N1 N2 N3 N4 N5 N6

Date of Sampling 06.11.2013 08.11.2013 11.11.2013 13.11.2013 15.11.2013 18.11.2013

Day Time (6.00 AM to 10.00 PM)

7:00 AM 46.6 45.3 44.9 41.6 45.6 43.9

8:00 AM 48.9 47.9 46.9 43.1 48.9 45.7

9:00 AM 50.1 48.9 48.9 45.6 50.2 48.9

10:00 AM 51.6 50.2 50.1 46.9 53.6 50.2

11:00 AM 50.3 49.6 47.6 47.3 51.6 51.9

12:00 Noon 48.9 46.8 45.3 46.5 50.3 48.7

13:00 PM 47.3 48.3 44.2 44.2 48.9 46.3

14:00 PM 49.9 50.6 46.4 45.9 46.3 42.8

15:00 PM 50.2 51.3 48.9 49.3 44.2 44.7

16:00 PM 51.3 52.6 49.9 51 46.9 48.9

17:00 PM 52.6 50.9 50.1 50.7 50.2 50.2

18:00 PM 51 48.5 51.6 48.6 51.6 52.6

19:00 PM 52.4 46.3 47.6 44.3 52.8 50.4

20:00 PM 50.6 42.8 46.2 41.3 48.9 48.9

21:00 PM 48.9 38.9 42.3 38.9 46.3 42.3

22:00 PM 42.3 35.7 40.1 36.7 44.2 40.6

Maximum 52.6 52.6 51.6 51 53.6 52.6

Minimum 42.3 35.7 40.1 36.7 44.2 40.6

Day Equivalent 50.1 48.7 47.8 46.6 49.7 48.5

Night Time (10.00 PM to 6.00 AM)

23:00 PM 40.1 35.3 38.5 35.9 40.3 38.3

24:00 MN 38.5 35 36.4 35 38.6 36.8

1:00 AM 36.8 36.9 35.9 35.6 36.2 35.9

2:00 AM 35.9 37.7 35 35.9 35.1 35.2

3:00 AM 35.2 39.4 35.6 36.7 35.6 36.6

4:00 AM 38.9 40.2 36.9 38.9 36.9 38.9

5:00 AM 39.7 41.6 40.2 39.4 38.7 39.3





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6:00 AM 41.5 43.7 42.7 40.5 42.5 41.7

Maximum 41.5 43.7 42.7 40.5 42.5 41.7

Minimum 35.2 35 35 35 35.1 35.2

Night Equivalent 38.8 39.7 37.9 37.2 38.2 37.8

3.8.2 RESULT

A) Day time Noise Levels Leq (day)

The day time Leq(day) noise levels at all the residential locations were observed to be in

the range of 53.6 – 35.0 dB(A). The maximum noise level of 53.6 dB (A) was observed

at Village Bagoliya and the minimum noise level of 35.0 dB(A) was observed at village

Dhulkhera during the study period. It is observed that the day time noise levels are in

accordance to the prescribed limit of 55 dB(A).

B) Night time Noise Levels Leq (night)

The night time Leq(night)) noise levels at all the residential locations was observed to be

in the range of 43.7 – 35.0 dB(A). The maximum noise level of 43.7 dB (A) was

observed at village Dhulkhera and the minimum noise level of 35.0 dB (A) at all villages

during the study period. It has been found that the night time noise levels at mine site

were found to little very high due to vehicular movement, within the prescribed standard

of 45 dB(A).

While, during night time, the maximum sound level was observed 43.7 dB(A) at Dhulkera

(N2) and minimum 35.0 dB(A) at N2, N3 & N4. The sound level was found within the

permissible limit of CPCB standard at all the monitoring stations in the study area.

3.9 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT

Biodiversity study of the proposed project areas of River bed mining in Banas & Kothari

river was carried out to understand the status of predominant floral and faunal groups

i.e. trees, shrubs, herbs, grasses, herpetofauna, avifauna and mammals. To collect data

and information on specific components of the ecological system and pertinent issues

widely used standard scientific methods were adopted.

The objectives of the present study were as follows:-

� To identify the floral and faunal diversity;

� To assess nature and distribution of the vegetation in the area;

� To assess the frequency, density, abundance, Importance Value Index (IVI) and

Shannon-Wiener Diversity Index of floral components;

� To identify the endangered & threatened species of flora and fauna, if any

� To assess the impact of operation phase of the project on the existing ecosystem.





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3.9.1 METHODOLOGY

Extensive literature review was carried out to indentify the representative spectrum of

threatened species, population and ecological communities listed by IUCN, WCMC, ZSI,

BSI and Indian Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. Biodiversity study of the proposed project

areas of River bed mining in Banas & Kothari River was carried out to understand the

status of predominant floral and faunal groups i.e. trees, shrubs, herbs, grasses,

herpetofauna, avifauna and mammals.

3.9.2 Flora

The list of species recorded in the core zone is given below:-

Table 3.16: List of Flora in Core Zone

S. No. Vernacular Name Scientific Name Family

Trees

1. Babool Acacia nilotica Fabaceae (Mimosoideae)

2. Ber Ziziphus mauritiana Rhamnaceae

3. Kankera Maytenus emarginata Celastraceae

4. Ronjh Acacia leucopholea Fabaceae (Mimosoideae)

Shrubs

1 Aak Calotropis procera Asclepiadaceae

2 Kair Capparis decidua Capparaceae

3 Behaya Ipomoea carnea Convolvulaceae

4 Raimuniya Lantana camara Verbenaceae

5 Vilayati Babool Prosopis juliflora Fabaceae

Herbs

1 Bui Aerva tomentosa Amaranthaceae

2 Pili Kantili Argemone mexicana Papaveraceae

3 Jangli Chaulai Amaranthus spinosus Amaranthaceae

4 Latjira Achyranthes aspera Amaranthaceae

5 Muktajhuri Acalypha indica Euphorbiaceae

6 Punarnava Boerhavia diffusa Nyctaginaceae

7 Chitraa Citrullus colocynthis Cucurbitaceae

9 Ban Tulsi Croton bonplandianum Euphorbiaceae

10 Dhatura Datura metel Solanaceae

11 Motha Cyperus rotundus Cyperaceae

12 Unthkanta Echinops echinatus Asteraceae

14 Sarphonk Tephrosia purpurea Fabaceae (Papilionaceae)

15 Badi Dudhi Euphorbia hirta Euphorbiaceae

16 Gajar Ghas Parthenium hysterophorus Asteraceae (Compositae)

17 Bada Gokhru Pedalium murex Pedaliacae

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1 Doob Ghas Cynodon dactylon Poaceae (Gramineae)

2 Sheda Grass Dichanthium annulatum Poaceae (Gramineae)

3 Makra Dactyloctenium aegyptium Poaceae (Gramineae)

4 Asian Crab Grass Digitaria bicornis Poaceae (Gramineae)

5 Jangli-Jowar Sorghum halepense Poaceae (Gramineae)

3.9.3 Fauna

The list of species recorded within the study area is given below:-

List of Avifauna observed in the Core Zone

S. No. Common Name Scientific Name Family Status

(IWPA 1972)

1. Red-Wattled Lapwing Vanellus indicus Charadriidae No mention

2. Rock Pigeon Columba livia Columbidae Schedule IV

3. Collared Dove Streptopelia

decaocto

Columbidae Schedule IV

4. House Crow Corvus splendens Corvidae Schedule V

5. Brahminy Starling Sturnus

pagodarum

Sturnidae Schedule IV

6. Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis Ardeidae Schedule IV

7. Jungle Babbler Turdoides striata Leiothrichidae Schedule IV

List of Mammalian & Reptilian Species recorded in Core Zone

S. No. Vernacular Name Scientific Name Family Category

Schedule

(IWPA 1972)

IUCN

Ver. 3.1

Mammalian

1 Five Stripped Palm Squirrel Funambulus pennantii Sciuridae IV LR-lc

2 Common House Rat Rattus rattus Muridae V LC

3 Indian Gerbil Tatera indica Muridae V LRlc

4 Nilgai Boselaphus tragocamelus Bovidae III LRlc

5 Black Rat Rattus rattus Muridae V LRlc

Reptiles

6 Oriental Garden Lizard Calotes versicolor Agamidae - LC

Amphibian

No species of amphibian fauna was reported during the field survey in the core zone (Piplu Riverbed

Lease) of the study area.





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BUFFER ZONE

FLORA

The list of species recorded in the buffer zone is given below:-

List of Tree Species in Buffer Zone

S. No. Vernacular Name Scientific Name Family Habitat

1. Amaltash Cassia fistula Caesalpiniaceae Forest/Agriculture/ Semi Urban

2. Babool Acacia nilotica Fabaceae Forest/Agriculture

3. Bargad Ficus benghalensis Moraceae Agriculture/ Semi Urban

4. Ber Ziziphus mauritiana Rhamnaceae Forest/Agriculture/ Semi Urban

5. Gulmohar Delonix regia Caesalpiniaceae Agriculture/ Semi Urban

6. Imli Tamarindus indica Fabaceae Agriculture/ Semi Urban

7. Jamun Syzygium cumini Myrtaceae Agriculture/Semi Urban

8. Jangle Jalebi Pithecellobium dulce Fabaceae Forest/Agriculture

9. Kachnaar Bauhinia racemosa Fabaceae Forest/Agriculture

10. Kankera Maytenus emarginata Celastraceae Forest/Agriculture

11. Karanj Pongamia pinnata Fabaceae Forest/Agriculture

12. Khair Acacia catechu Fabaceae Forest/Agriculture

13. Khajoor Phoenix sylvestris Arecaceae (Palmae) Forest/Agriculture

14. Khejari Prosopis cineraria Mimosaceae Forest/Agriculture/ Semi Urban

15. Kumttha Acacia senegal Fabaceae Forest

16. lasoda Cordia dichotoma Boraginaceae Agriculture/ Semi Urban

17. Neem Azadirachta indica Meliaceae Agriculture/Sub Urban

18. Palash Butea monosperma Fabaceae Forest/Agriculture

19. Pipal Ficus religiosa Moraceae Agriculture/ Semi Urban

20. Ronjh Acacia leucopholea Fabaceae Forest/Agriculture

21. Safeda Eucalyptus globolus Myrtaceae Agriculture/ Semi Urban

22. Shahtoot Morus alba Moraceae Forest/Agriculture

23. Shesham Dalbergia sissoo Fabaceae Agriculture/ Semi Urban

24. Siris Albizia lebbeck Mimosaceae Forest/Agriculture/ Semi Urban

25. Subabul Leucaena leucocephala Fabaceae Forest/Agriculture

List of Shrub, Herb and Grass Species in Buffer Zone

S. No. Vernacular Name Scientific Name Family

1. Aak Calotropis procera Asclepiadaceae

2. Aakra Calotropis gigantea Asclepiadaceae

3. Arandi Ricinus communis Euphorbiaceae

4. Behaya Ipomoea carnea Convolvulaceae





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5. Dandathor Euphorbia caducifolia Euphorbiaceae

6. Dhatura Datura stramonium Solanaceae

7. Jharberi Ziziphus nummularia Rhamnaceae

8. Kair Capparis decidua Capparaceae

9. Nag Phani Opuntia elatior Cactaceae

10. Raimuniya Lantana camara Verbenaceae

11. Vilayati Babool Prosopis juliflora Mimosaceae

Herbs

12. Ashvagandha Withania somnifera Solanaceae

13. Ashwagandha Withania somnifera Solanaceae

14. Asiatic Witchweed Striga asiatica Scrophulariaceae

15. Bada Gokhru Pedalium murex Pedaliacae

16. Badi Dudhi Euphorbia hirta Euphorbiaceae

17. Ban Tulsi Croton bonplandianum Euphorbiaceae

18. Bui Aerva tomentosa Amaranthaceae

19. Chitraa Citrullus colocynthis Cucurbitaceae

20. Dhatura Datura metel Solanaceae

21. Dudhi Sonchus oleraceus Asteraceae

22. Gajar Ghas Parthenium hysterophorus Asteraceae (Compositae)

23. Gokhru Indigofera cordifolia Fabaceae (Papilionaceae)

24. Jangli Chaulai Amaranthus spinosus Amaranthaceae

25. Kachari Cucumis melo ssp. agrestis Cucurbitaceae

26. Kankus Commelina forskalei Commelinaceae

27. Khareti Sida rhombifolia Malvaceae

28. Laptuna Setaria verticillata Poaceae (Gramineae)

29. Latjira Achyranthes aspera Amaranthaceae

30. Latmahuria Digera muricata Amaranthaceae

31. Motha Cyperus rotundus Cyperaceae

32. Muktajhuri Acalypha indica Euphorbiaceae

33. Nili Indigofera linnaei Fabaceae (Papilionaceae)

34. Peeli Kaner Thevetia peruviana Apocynaceae

35. Pili Kantili Argemone mexicana Papaveraceae

36. Punarnava Boerhavia diffusa Nyctaginaceae

37. Raimuniya Lantana camera Verbenaceae

38. Sarphonk Tephrosia purpurea Fabaceae (Papilionaceae)

39. Shankhapushpi Evolvulus alsinoides Convolvulaceae

40. Tikiokra Melochia corchorifolia Sterculiaceae

41. Unthkanta Echinops echinatus Asteraceae





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42. Yellow Bell Tecoma gaudichaudi Bignoniaceae

Grass

43. Chinese Love Grass Eragrostis unioloides Poaceae (Gramineae)

44. Doob Ghas Cynodon dactylon Poaceae (Gramineae)

45. Jangli-Jowar Sorghum halepense Poaceae (Gramineae)

46. Jhuhi Ghas Alysicarpus monilifer Fabaceae (Papilionaceae)

47. Makra Dactyloctenium aegyptium Poaceae (Gramineae)

48. Sheda Grass Dichanthium annulatum Poaceae (Gramineae)

FAUNA:

List of Avifauna observed in the Buffer Zone

S.No. Common Name Scientific name Family Status (IWPA

1972)

1. Bank myna Acridotheres ginginianus Sturnidae Schedule IV

2. Baya weaver Ploceus philippinus Ploceidae Schedule IV

3. Black drongo Dicrurus macrocercus Dicruridae Schedule IV

4. Black kite Milvus migrans Accipitridae Schedule IV

5. Black-winged Stilt Himantopus himantopus Recurvirostridae Schedule IV

6. Brahminy myna Sturnus pagodarum Sturnidae Schedule IV

7. Cattle egret Bubulcus ibis Ardeidae Schedule IV

8. Common hoopoe Upupa epops Upupidae No mention

9. Common myna Acridotheres tristis Sturnidae Schedule IV

10. Eurasian Collared dove Streptopelia decaocto Columbidae Schedule IV

11. Green bee-eater Merops orientalis Meropidae No mention

12. Grey francolin Francolinus pondicerianus Phasianidae Schedule IV

13. House crow Corvus splendens Corvidae Schedule V

14. House sparrow Passer domesticus Passerinae Schedule IV

15. Indian peafowl Pavo cristatus Phasianidae Schedule I

16. Indian robin Saxicoloided fulicata Turdinae No mention

17. Indian Roller Coracias benghalensis Coraciidae Schedule IV

18. Jungle babbler Turdoides striatus Timaliinae Schedule IV

19. Laughing dove Streptopelia senegalensis Columbidae Schedule IV

20. Long-tailed shrike Lanius schach Laniidae No mention

21. Purple sunbird Nectarinia asiatica Nectariniidae Schedule IV

22. Red-vented bulbul Pycnonotus cafer Pycnonotidae Schedule IV

23. Red-wattled lapwing Vanellus cinereus Charadriidae No mention

24. Rock Pigeon Columba livia Columbidae Schedule IV

25. Rose-ringed parakeet Psittacula krameri Psittacidae Schedule IV





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26. White-eared bulbul Pycnonotus leucotis Pycnonotidae Schedule IV

27. Crow Pheasant Centropus sinensis Cuculidae Schedule IV

Mammalian Species recorded in Buffer Zone

S.

No.

Vernacular Name Scientific Name Family Number of

Individuals

Observed

Status

(IWPA)

1. Five Stripped Palm

Squirrel

Funambulus pennantii Sciuridae 10 IV

2. Common House Rat Rattus rattus Muridae 5 V

3. Grey Musk Shrew Suncus murinus Soricidae 5 --

4. Indian Hare Lepus nigricollis Leporidae 1 IV

5. Indian Field Mouse Mus booduga Muridae 3 V

6. Nilgai Boselaphus

tragocamelus

Bovidae 5 III

Amphibian Species recorded in Buffer Zone

S. No. &

Family Vernacular Name Common English Name

Conservation Status

IUCN CITES IWPA

TOADS / FROGS

1. Bufonidae

1 Bufo melanostictus Common Indian Toad VU -- --

2. Ranidae

2 Hoplobatrachus tigerinus Indian Bull Frog VU App. II Schedule-IV

Reptile Species recorded in Buffer Zone

S. No. Vernacular Name Scientific Name Family Status (IWPA)

1 Common House Gecko Hemidactylus frenatus Gekkonidae No mention

2 Oriental Garden Lizard Calotes versicolor Agamidae No mention

3 Indian Sand Boa Eryx johnii Boidae Schedule IV

4 Common Rat Snake Ptyas mucosus Colubridae Schedule II

6 Fan-Throated Lizard Sitana ponticeriana Agamidae No mention

Butterflies recorded in the Buffer Zone

S. No. Species Scientific Name Family

1 Crimson Rose Pachliopta hector Papilionidae

2 Lime Butterfly Papilio polymnestor Papilionidae

3 Blue Pansy Junonia orithya Nymphalidae

4 Plain Tiger Danaus chrysippus Nymphalidae

5 Common Grass Yellow Eurema hecabe Pieridae





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3.10 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

3.10.1 OBJECTIVES

The broad objectives of the socio-economic impact assessment are:-

1. To study the socio-economic status of the people living in the study area.

2. To assess the impact on socio-economic environment due to the project concerned.

3. To evaluate the community development measures proposed to be taken up by the

Project Proponent, if any.

4. To suggest community development measures that needs to be taken for the study

area with stakeholder engagement.

The study area includes the 72 villages of Tehsil – Raipur, District – Bhilwara within

radius of 10 km from mine periphery.

3.10.2 DATA COLLECTION

The information analyzed for the project has been collected from various secondary

sources (2011 census and latest available district statistical Hand Books) with respect to

population and occupational structure, various research papers of the concerned area,

and has been supported by the extensive site visits and field observations. A target

sample of people is interviewed selected on the basis of non probability sampling with

access to the nearest habitation to the extent possible. The studies carried out are

descriptive and exploratory in nature.

3.10.3 DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE OF THE STUDY AREA

3.10.3.1Population Profile

The study area comprises of 72 villages of Raipur Tehsil in the 10.0 k.m. of the study

area. The total population of the buffer zone is 96, 754 accommodating in households

20,175 with an average households size of approx. 5 members per family.

3.10.3.2Gender Distribution in the Buffer Zone

The males in the study area constitute 48.88% and females constitute 51.12%. The

gender ratio of the study area is 1046 per thousand male, pleasant as compared to the

district Bhilwara (973) and state Rajsthan (928) according to the Census of India, 2011.

3.10.3.3Literacy Profile in Buffer Zone

The average literacy rate of the study area is 53.77% as per Census of India, 2011.

The male literacy is 70.13% with respect to male population and the female literacy is

38.33% with respect to female population. The literacy gap between male & female is

approx. 31.79%. There are 46.23% people in our study area is illiterate.

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3.10.3.4Occupational Structure in Buffer Zone

Occupational structure of the workforce indicates the economic activity of the region. The

occupational patterns include cultivators, agricultural laborers, and household industry

workers. The average work participation rate in the study area is 51.16% in which males are

55.15% with respect to the male population and females are 47.34% with respect to the

female population. The employment rate in the 10.0 k.m. periphery for main workers,

marginal workers and non workers are as follows:

Table 3.27: Employment Rate

S. No. Category Total Male Female

1. Worker 74.28% 83.94% 63.02%

2. Non-worker 25.72% 16.06% 36.98%

Total 100% 100% 100%

1. Main Worker 74.29% 83.95% 63.52%

2. Marginal Worker 25.71% 16.05% 36.48%

Total 100% 100% 100%

(Source: Census of India, 2011)

3.10.4 SOCIO-ECONOMIC SURVEY

a) Methodology

The information analyzed for the project has been supported by the extensive site

visits and field observations.

b) Sampling Method

The Social impact assessment is conducted on a target sample; target samples of

people were interviewed selected on the basis of non probability sampling with

access to the nearest habitation to the extent possible. The basis of sample selection

was the nearest habitation to the extent possible from the river bed.

3.10.5 SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

a) Educational Facilities

b) Due to the mining activities in the area, the educational institutions have also

come up. Nearly all villages have a School. Green valley Public Scahool ,

Bhilwara, 8.25 km. (SE), BN Secondary School, Bhilwara, 8.21 km. (SE), Govt.

Senior Secondary School , Nimbahera Jatan, 0.600 km. (N), Central Academy

School, Bhilwara, 13.8 km. (ESE), Sophia Girls Secondary School, Bhilwara, 15.3

km. (E) Bhilwara exist from the different point of core zone..





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c) Medical Facilities

There are many PHC and CHC available in the study area. Primary Health

Center Ninbahera Jatan 0.600 Km. (N), Government Hospital, Mahendragarh 6.7

Km. (SSW), Shiv Ganesh Hospital Bhilwara 15.8 Km. (E), Sanjeevni

Hospital,Bhilwara 15.1 km. (E), Ma Gayatri Hospital, Bhilwara, 16.1 km. (E) are

available from the different point of core zone of the Project.

d) Communication and Post Office

Public telephone booths are available in most of the surrounding villages. Nearly

every home has telephone and mobile facility. Pratap Nagar Post Office Bhilwara

14.8 km. (E) and Head Post Office – Bhilwara is situated at a distance of – 15.0

km. (E).

e) Others

Wells, hand pumps and tap water are dominant sources of drinking water and other

domestic consumption. Bhilwara Railway Station 15.1 km. (E) is the nearest railway

station and Maharana Pratap Airport, Udaipur, 59 km. (SSW) is the nearest airport

from the core zone. Nearest town is Bagoliya 1.11 Km. (N), Nearest City is Bhilwara

15.1 km. (E) and nearest Police Station is Pratap Nagar 14.3 km. (E) from the core

zone of study area. Temples and place of worship are available in most of the

villages. Electrical supply is available in all nearby villages.

3.10.6 SOCIAL OBSERVATION IN THE STUDY AREA OF THE MINE

� Girl child education is predominantly promoted in the region and is good.

� Personal hygiene and awareness of cleanliness is good.

� Public toilets are missing in public places.

� Animal health care, mainly cattle, improves and keeps up the human health care.

� Government run health programmes are organized in the villages falling in the study

area.

� Electricity supply is available.

� Television and FM radio is the medium of mass communication.

3.10.7 CONCERNED ISSUES IN THE REGION

� Scarcity of drinking water facility in few villages in summer seasons has been

reported.

� Facility of toilets is missing in the govt. schools of the study area.

� Promotion of education especially among girl students and women are required.





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� Job opportunities are limited and bellow standards of living. Women related job

works will encourage status of decision making among them.

� Malnutrition, general fever and sun strokes related diseases are major bottom line

concerns in the villages.

The survey revealed that people appreciated the contribution of the proposed mine in

village, directly in the form of employment and also for various social welfare activities

funded through the Gram Panchayat and Corporation sustainable developments.

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PROJECT:- BAJRI MINE SECTION – IV: ANTICIAPTED ENVIRONMENTAL

APPLICANT:- ABHISHEK CHAUDHARY IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES



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SECTION – IV

INDEX

4.0 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND MITIGATION MEASURES ..... 110

4.1 GENERAL ............................................................................................................. 110

4.2 LAND ENVIRONMENT ......................................................................................... 110

4.2.1 SOURCE ............................................................................................................... 110

4.2.2 IMPACT PREDICTION & MITIGATION MEASURES ........................................... 110

4.3 WATER ENVIRONMENT ...................................................................................... 111

4.4 AIR ENVIRONMENT ............................................................................................. 112

4.4.1 AIR QUALITY IMPACT PREDICTIONS (AQIP) .................................................... 112

4.4.2 DETAILS OF EMISSIONS .................................................................................... 112

Table 4.4.2.1 Predicted 24-Hourly Short Term Incremental Concentrations .................. 115

4.5 NOISE ENVIRONMENT ........................................................................................ 120

4.5.1 SOURCE ............................................................................................................... 120

4.5.2 IMPACT PREDICTION .......................................................................................... 120

4.5.3 MITIGATION MEASURES .................................................................................... 121

4.6 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT ............................................................................. 122

4.7 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT ................................................................... 123

4.7.1 SOURCES ............................................................................................................ 123

4.7.2 IMPACT AND MITIGATION MEASURES ............................................................. 123





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4.0 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND MITIGATION MEASURES

4.1 GENERAL

Depending on the nature of activities and baseline environment status, the impacts were

assessed. The following parameters are of significance in the Environmental Impact

Assessment and are being discussed in detail:-

1. Land Environment

2. Water Environment

3. Air Environment

4. Noise Environment

5. Biological Environment

6. Socio-Economic Environment

4.2 LAND ENVIRONMENT

4.2.1 SOURCE

The river bed mining does not involve any overburden/ waste. Thus, no waste dump

sites are needed. Main aspects are excavation, loading & transportation activities.

4.2.2 IMPACT PREDICTION & MITIGATION MEASURES

Impact Mitigation Measures

� Obstruction in river flow/ course.

� Erosion of channel bed and banks.

� Increase in channel slope.

� Change in channel morphology.

� Impact on stream’s physical

characteristics, such as channel

geometry, bed elevation in stream

roughness of the bed, flow velocity,

discharge capacity, sediment

transportation capacity etc.

� Impact on ecological equilibrium of

riverine regime.

� Mining of minerals will be started from dip side towards rise at the

centre and also laterally in 1.0m slice. Unwanted material or spillage

(if any) will not be stacked by the side of the excavation voids

created. Excavation will be carried out in a manner so that water flow/

course will not be obstructed.

� Mining is to be done leaving safety barrier or offset on both sides and

maximum barrier should be on concave side of river preferably the

flow channel (excavation void created) should be kept straight so as

to help avoid erosion as side cutting or collapsing.

� Safety Zone or Buffer area will be created from the river banks to

minimize the slope instability & erosion and to increase the stability of

structures. These safety zones will not be mined out.

� Quantities will be strictly limited so that sand accumulation rates are

sufficient to avoid extended impacts on channel morphology.

� Mining will be carried out as per approved Mine Plan in scientific and

systematic way.

� Sand mining will be restricted down to 3.0m below river bed or 1.0m





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above the ground water table, whichever less. Therefore, the mining

will not intersect the ground water table.

� Loss of aquatic habitat is minimized because the river bed mining will

be carried only in dry bed which will not disturb the riverine

ecosystem.

� The mine working will remain confined to river bed only and in no

case mining will disturb any surface area outside the river bed which

may affect topography or drainage.

� The mining from river bed will not have any impact on natural

drainage of surrounding area as the excavated sand from river bed is

filled with first heavy flow in river during monsoon season

4.3 WATER ENVIRONMENT


Flow pattern might be changed due to

river bed mining.

By mining activities depth will be

increased which may increase the flow

velocity.

� No diversion is proposed. There will not be any adverse impact on

flow pattern, surface hydrology and ground water regime.

� Mining activities will be restricted to 3.0m depth, which will not

cause much change in flow pattern of the river.

� An offset of 20m will be left from both sides of river, which will

minimize the chances of bank failure.

Change in surface water quality and

ground water quality

� There is no change in surface water quality as river is seasonal.

� Ground water quality will not be affected due to mining activities

as it is restricted to 3.0m depth and the water level is 8.0m below

the surface of river bed.

� A safety zone of 45m around the wells will be created and it will

be left un-mined.

� The mining will not be allowed below the water table.

� Regular monitoring of water samples will be done as

precautionary measures.

Impact on Ground water recharge

potential as the thickness of the natural

filter materials (sediments) is reduce

causing less infiltration.

� The depth of mining in the river bed should not exceed up to 3.0m

depth or water level whichever is less.

� Mining will be done as per approved Mining Plan and applicable

Rule & Regulation, so that there is no damage on ground water

recharge potential due to sand mining.

Waste Water Discharge � Portable toilets will be used; hence no sewage/ liquid effluent will

be generated. Hence, contamination is not expected due to

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4.4 AIR ENVIRONMENT

4.4.1 AIR QUALITY IMPACT PREDICTIONS (AQIP)

The major sources of air pollution from the mine are dust generation due to loading &

transportation of mineral and wind erosion of exposed material. In this present study,

United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA – 42 series) approved

mathematical equations, have been used to predict emission rates for different

operations in mining including the mineral transportation.

4.4.2 DETAILS OF EMISSIONS

The sources of pollutants were identified. Mineral excavation was identified as area

source emission, loading and unloading of minerals as point source and transportation

routes were identified as line source. Appropriate mathematical equations will be used to

calculate the emission rates for the various mining operations. Due to low sulphur

content in diesel and petrol, the SO2 emission due to vehicular movements was not

considered.

A. Area source emission – Mineral Excavation

Particulars SPM PM10 PM2.5

Quantity, TPA 11,20,000 (5,60,000 + 3,36,000 + 2,24,000)

Operational Hours per year 3360

Activity rate, t/hr 333 (167 + 100 + 66)

USEPA Emission Equation in lb/hr 78.4 (s)1.2 / (M)1.3 0.75[18.6 (s)1.5 /

(M)1.4]

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Emission of dust, g/sec 7.845 2.2117 0.17259

Uncontrolled Emission rate, g/s/m2

Block A 0.00005885 0.0000166 0.00000129

Block B 0.0000981 0.0000276 0.00000216

Block C & D 0.000147 0.0000415 0.00000324

Controlled Emission rate, g/s/m2

Block A 0.000005885 0.00000166 0.000000129

Block B 0.00000981 0.00000276 0.000000216

Block C & D 0.0000147 0.00000415 0.000000324





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B. Loading of Mineral

Particulars SPM PM10 PM2.5

Quantity, TPA 11,20,000 (5,60,000 + 3,36,000 + 2,24,000)

Operational Hours per year 3360

Activity rate, t/hr 333 (167 + 100 + 66)

USEPA Emission Equation in

lb/ton

1.16 / (M)1.2 0.75[0.119 / (M)0.9

]

0.019[ 1.16 /

(M)1.2 ]

Emission of dust, g/sec

Block A 1.539 0.2364 0.02924

Block B 0.922 0.1416 0.0175

Block C & D 0.553 0.093 0.0105

Uncontrolled Emission rate, g/s/m2

Block A 0.001539 0.0002364 0.00002924

Block B 0.000922 0.0001416 0.0000175

Block C & D 0.000553 0.000093 0.0000105

Controlled Emission rate, g/s/m2

Block A 0.0001539 0.00002364 0.000002924

Block B 0.0000922 0.00001416 0.00000175

Block C & D 0.0000553 0.0000093 0.00000105

C. Haulage Emissions (Unpaved) – Transport of mineral from Working Pit to tarred /

village road

Particulars PM10 PM2.5

Quantity, TPA 11,20,000 (5,60,000 + 3,36,000 + 2,24,000)

Operational hours per day 12

Capacity of each truck 20 T

Total number of trips per day 200 (100 + 60 + 40)

Lead length per trip, km 3 (two way) 3 (two way)

USEPA Emission Equation, lb/VMT [(k) x [(s/12)^0.9] x [(W/3)^0.45] ]((365-p)/365))

Uncontrolled Emission rate, g/sec/m





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Block A 0.00294 0.000294

Block B 0.00163 0.000163

Block C & D 0.0013 0.00013

Controlled emission rate, g/sec/m

Block A 0.001176 0.0001176

Block B 0.000652 0.0000652

Block C & D 0.00052 0.000052

D. Haulage Emissions (Paved) – Transport of mineral from village road to end use

Particulars PM10 PM2.5

Quantity, TPA 11,20,000 (5,60,000 + 3,36,000 + 2,24,000)

Operational hours per day 12

Capacity of each truck 20 T

Total number of trips per day 200 (100 + 60 + 40)

Length per trip, km 40 40

USEPA Emission Equation, lb/VMT [[(k) x [(sL/2)^0.65] x [(W/3)^1.5]] - C]((1- (p/1460))

Emission, kg/VKmT 0.0552 0.0081

Emission rate, g/sec/m 0.000246 0.0000383

Note: Emission factor computed based on silt content of 10 % and moisture content of 10%

4.4.2 AIR QUALITY MODELLING

In order to predict the particulate and gaseous emissions, AERMOD View Version

7.1.0 was used to predict changes in air quality i.e., maximum ground level

concentration (GLC’s) of PM10, PM2.5, NOx and CO due to the proposed mining

activity. The inputs required for the model is:

• Hourly meteorological data

• Source data

• Receptor data

• Programme control parameters

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4.4.2.1 Results and Conclusions

The ground level concentrations are computed for 24-hr average. The maximum

ground level concentrations of PM10, PM2.5, NOx and CO from the different mining

activities for study period with EMP are given in table 4.4.2.1 and were observed to

be 11.4 µg/m3, 5.4 µg/m3, 6.5 µg/m3 and 4.3 µg/m3 respectively. The maximum

GLC’s were falling within the pit area/lease area for the given meteorological and

topographical conditions.

Table 4.4.2.1 Predicted 24-Hourly Short Term Incremental Concentrations

Pollutant Maximum Incremental GLC’s, µg/m3

PM10 11.4

PM2.5 5.4

NOx 6.5

CO 4.3

The combined impact on ambient air quality at different locations within the study area

due to the proposed mining based on the model output for PM10 & PM2.5, NOx and CO

for the study period is given in table 4.4.2.2 below. The isopleths of the same are given

in Figures 4.4.2.1 to 4.4.2.4 respectively.

Table 4.4.2.2 Total expected ground level concentrations at different locations in the

study area for study period (post-monsoon season)

Location Ground Level Concentrations of PM10 in µµµµg/m3

Predicted Background (Max.) Total Expected CPCB Standard

Nathidiyas 1.3 55.9 57.2 100

Dhulkhera 2.5 52.3 54.8 100

Tolas 3.8 54.6 58.4 100

Thala 1 56.2 57.2 100

Bagoliya 1.3 54.2 55.5 100

Nehri 1.3 69.3 70.6 100

Location Ground Level Concentrations of PM2.5 in µµµµg/m3


Nathidiyas 0.6 28.9 29.5 60

Dhulkhera 1.2 29.3 30.5 60

Tolas 1.8 28.9 30.7 60

Thala 0.5 33.4 33.9 60





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Bagoliya 0.6 28.6 29.2 60

Nehri 0.6 42.2 42.8 60

Location Ground Level Concentrations of NOx in µµµµg/m3


Nathidiyas 0.7 24.1 24.8 80

Dhulkhera 0.7 14.6 15.3 80

Tolas 3.6 16.2 19.8 80

Thala 0.7 14.2 14.9 80

Bagoliya 1.4 16.6 18 80

Nehri 1.4 27.3 28.7 80

Location Ground Level Concentrations of CO in µµµµg/m3


Nathidiyas 1 925 926 2000

Dhulkhera 1 745 746 2000

Tolas 2.4 856 858 2000

Thala 0.5 652 653 2000

Bagoliya 1 985 986 2000

Nehri 1 998 999 2000

It is seen from the above table, the GLC’s obtained at various locations for the study

period are well within the CPCB standards (dated 18th November, 2009).

From the above it could be clearly seen that due effective implementation of

various control measures as discussed in the proposed mine, there will not be

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Fig 4.4.2.1: Isopleths showing predicted incremental GLC’s of PM10 for the study

period





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Fig 4.4.2.2: Isopleths showing predicted incremental GLC’s of PM2.5 for the study

period





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Fig 4.4.2.3: Isopleths showing predicted incremental GLC’s of NOx for the study

period





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Fig 4.4.2.4: Isopleths showing predicted incremental GLC’s of CO for the study period

4.5 NOISE ENVIRONMENT

4.5.1 SOURCE

Main noise generating sources are operation of mining equipments and movements of

vehicles. Transportation activities are the main source of noise production.

4.5.2 IMPACT PREDICTION

To understand the combined effect of these noise levels on the nearby community,

Custic 3.2 (Lakes Environmental – USEPA approved) scientific model has been used to

estimate the noise levels at different distances from the proposed mine site. All the major

noise generating machineries like excavator, tippers/ trucks, loader etc., are considered

in this model. The noise level at various locations due to different sources is calculated

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Lp2 = Lp1 – 20 log (r2 / r1) – Ae1, 2

Where, Lp1 and Lp2 - Sound Levels at points located at distance r1 / r2 from the source

Ae1,2 - Excess Attenuation due to Environmental Conditions.

Combined effects from different sources at various locations are then computed by the

following equation:

Lp (total) = 10 log (10 Lpx/10 + 10 Lpy/10 +10 Lpz/10))

Where, Lpx, Lpy, Lpz are noise pressure levels at a point due to different sources.

The predicted noise levels based on the above analysis in the nearby villages,

considering that there is no attenuation on account of barriers or green belt/plantation

will be as follows:-

Table 4.3: Cumulative Noise Level due to Various Noise Generating Sources

[All values in dB(A)]

LOCATION MAX.EXISTING

Leq (day)

PREDICTED RESULTANT

MAX

CPCB Standard,

Leq(day)

Nathidiyas 52.6 36.9 52.7 55

Dhulkhera 52.6 36.9 52.7 55

Tolas 51.6 42.9 52.1 55

Thala 51 42.9 51.6 55

Bagoliya 53.6 42.9 53.9 55

Nehri 52.6 41 52.9 55

From the above, it is clearly seen that there will be no significant impact on the

surrounding community due to noise from the proposed activity.

Further due to natural attenuation effects, by proper green belt development, design/

maintenance of machines, etc., the impact on noise levels will be minimal.

4.5.3 MITIGATION MEASURES


� Noise impact due to mining

activities

� Noise impact due to vehicular

movement

� Auditory impact

� The noise levels from all these sources are periodical and restricted to

particular operation.

� The noise measurement data indicated that present noise levels in the

study area is within the permissible limits of National Ambient Noise

Quality Standards.

� Periodical monitoring of noise will be done.

� No other equipments except the transportation vehicles and excavator for

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� Noise generated by these equipments will be intermittent and does not

cause much adverse impact.

� Proper maintenance of all equipments/ machines will be carried out which

help in reducing noise during operations.

� Plantation will be taken up along the approach roads and vicinity of river

bank. The plantation minimizes propagation of noise and also arrests dust.

� Ear muffs will be provided while working on mining equipments.

� Regular health checkups will be conducted for any such health

implications.

4.6 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT

S. No. Issues Potential Primary Impacts Management

1. Temporary

Road

� Short-term disturbance of habitats

disturbance of wildlife populations from

noise (impacts usually local and short-

term

� Do not cut trees that are larger in diameter

than local regulations permit, or in the absence

of regulations, greater than 90 cm.

� Minimize clearing of vegetation. Leave in place

smaller vegetation, topsoil, root stock, seeds

and endangered or protected species and

species used by local communities for

commercial or subsistence use.

2. Infrastructure � Erosion and changes in surface

hydrology

� Vegetation cleared, disturbing local

habitats

� “Minimize the footprint.” Use existing

infrastructure to the extent possible to avoid or

reduce clearing.

� In clearing vegetation, use hand-cutting

techniques to the extent possible, thereby

avoiding the use of heavy machinery.

3. Drainage � Erosion and changes in surface

hydrology, causing short- and possible

long-term changes in local habitats.

� Take topography, natural drainage and site

runoff patterns into account. Ensure adequate

drainage away from streams, rivers and other

waterways.

4. Erosion

(topsoil loss)

� Impedes ability of habitats to

revegetate, causing possible long-term

damage to affected area

� Siltation of waterways, with negative

impacts on surrounding environments.

� Take topography, natural drainage and site

runoff patterns into account.

� Ensure adequate drainage.

� Stabilize all slopes, revegetating with native

species to reduce/avoid erosion.

� Break-up compacted surfaces and replace

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5. Traffic � Short-term disturbance of habitats from

traffic; short-term disturbance of wildlife

populations from noise

� Compaction of soils and changes in

surface hydrology

� Killing of local wildlife

� Keep traffic to the absolute minimum

requirements for operations.

� Impose and enforce speed limits and provide

driving guidelines for vehicle operators.

� Treat (water) road surfaces to manage dust.

� Allow only authorized employee access to

site(s) transportation.

Detailed report of biological study is enclosed as Annexure – XV.

4.7 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

4.7.1 SOURCES

� Community Demographics

� Improvement in economic profile (Direct and Indirect employment);

� Health Implications;

� Culture and Religion;

� Self –respect and esteem.

4.7.2 IMPACT AND MITIGATION MEASURES

S. No. Aspects Impacts Mitigation Measures

1. Habitation � No loss of habitation. � The nearest habitation is beyond 1.0km.

� All necessary measures are being taken,

so that there is no disturbance to the

normal life of persons.

2. Employment Generation � Direct employment to 74 persons.

� Indirect employment to about 20

persons.

� Income generation of about Rs.

67.97# lacs per annum.

� Improved income–expenditure

� Improved micro investments -

savings patterns.

� Local people will be employed.

� Training will be provided to non workers

and unskilled workers.

� Awareness programme to motivate

people for savings and investment.

#: Proposed manpower [74] * [199] (Calculated at the minimum wage rate per day of semi-skilled, Raj) 280 (approx.

working days) = Rs. 41,23,280/-

3. Health Implications � No health related problems were

reported during the primary

survey.

� No significant health implications

to the workers due to mining

activities

� Regular health camps will be organized

for the local people.

� Adequate number of medical facilities are

situated

There is Government and private hospitals

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� No sensitive population in the

core zone as well as around 1.0

km from the lease area.

villagers in the area have an easy access (at

nominal charges) to the medical and health

centers.

i. Primary Health Center, Ninbahera Jatan

0.600 Km. (N).

ii. Government Hospital, Mahendragarh 6.7

Km. (SSW).

5. Health impacts – on

mental, physical, and

social well being.

The proposed project will not

adversely impact the mental,

physical and social well being. It will

improve the well being of the people

and the area.

Expectations in fair pay, employee care,

social responsibility commitments etc. will be

timely met. Greivance redressal mechanism

is made to handle complaints from the study

area.

6. Loss/gain of self esteem

Less developed areas

like The local residents

have high self esteem

due to the bajri mine and

associated economic

growth in the region.

A rise in the self esteem due to

incresing rate of economic growth in

the region. Higher degree of self

satisfation and contentment.

Imigration in search of employment will be

controlled.

7. Loss/gain of view by

study area inhabitants

The project concerned is open cast

mine.

Plantation will be done, Cleanliness will be

maintained in and around the mine

premises.

8. Loss/ gain of culture and

religion: It is clearly stated

in as per the Human

Rights, that the obligation

of States is to promote

universal respect for, and

observance of, culture &

religion.

The proposed project a private

sector bajri mine and will follow

universal respect for, and

observance and protection of,

human rights and fundamental

freedoms for all.

The proposed project will promote neither

selective, nor relative, but universal respect

through contribution in various festivities,

equal observance and protection among

employees and societies at large in all CSR

activities.

CSR BENEFITS

9. The proposed project is a

river bed bajri mine and is

providing to their

employees all basic

facilities.

The mine will promote girl child

education, women empowerment,

scholarship to encourage the

student and give donation to built

toilet for sanitation. Community

development will be designed and

programmed by engaging with the

Panchayats and local authorities.

The mine will give boost to local population.

Monetary gains, education, health,

sanitation, water conservation, plantation

and improvement in general environment will

lead to positive growth.

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SECTION - V

INDEX

5.1 GENERAL ............................................................................................................. 126

5.2 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND REPORTING PROCEDURE ................. 126

5.3 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING CELL ............................................................. 126

5.4 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING SCHEDULE ................................................... 128

5.4.1 MONITORING SCHEDULE DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE ......................... 129

5.4.2 MONITORING SCHEDULE DURING OPERATIONAL PHASE ............................ 129

5.5 MONITORING METHODS .................................................................................... 129

5.5.1 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING .............................................................. 129

5.5.1.1 Workspace Monitoring ........................................................................................ 129

5.5.1.2 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring .......................................................................... 129

5.5.2 MONITORING OF WATER QUALITY ................................................................... 130

5.5.2.1 Monitoring of Ground Water ............................................................................... 130

5.5.2.2 Monitoring of Surface Water ............................................................................... 130

5.5.3 MONITORING NOISE LEVELS ............................................................................ 130

5.6 CONCLUSION ...................................................................................................... 130





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5.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME

5.1 INTRODUCTION

Regular monitoring of environmental parameters is of immense importance to assess

the status of environment during project operation. The knowledge of baseline

conditions, the monitoring programme will serve as an indicator for any deterotriation in

environmental conditions due to operation of the project, to enable taking up suitable

mitigatory steps in time to safeguard the environment. Monitoring is an important as that

of control of pollution since the efficiency of control measures can only be determined by

monitoring.

An impact assessment study is carried over short period of time and the data cannot

bring out all variations induced by the natural or human activities. Therefore, regular

monitoring programme of the environmental parameters is essential to take into

account the changes in the environmental quality.

5.2 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND REPORTING PROCEDURE

Monitoring will conform that commitments are being met. This may take the form of

direct measurement and recording of quantitative information, such as amount and

concentrations of discharges. The objectives of the monitoring are:-

� Very effectiveness of planning decisions;

� Measure effectiveness of operational procedures;

� Conform statutory and corporate compliance; and

� Identify unexpected changes.

5.3 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING CELL

As a part of environmental monitoring programme, an environmental monitoring cell will

be established for monitoring of important and crucial environmental parameters which

are of immense importance to assess the status of environment during mine operation.

With the knowledge of initial parameters, deviations in environmental conditions due to

operation of the mine will be assessed and suitable mitigation steps will be taken to

safeguard the environment. The routine monitoring program will be implemented under

the project monitoring as per CPCB guidelines.

The core responsibilities of the environmental monitoring cell will be:-

� The organization and interpretation of the environmental monitoring data to establish

a record of change associated with the implementation of a project or the operation

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� The process of verification that all or selected parameters measured by

environmental monitoring programme are in compliance with regulatory

requirements, internal policies and standards, and established environmental quality

performance limits.

� The comparison of project impact predictions with actual impacts for the purpose of

assessing the accuracy of predictions.

� The assessment of the effectiveness of the environmental management system,

practices and procedures.

� The environmental monitoring audit work will be carried out by qualified personnel.

� A summary of non-compliance of the environmental quality performance limits.

� To implement and monitor the control and protective measures based on the EMP.

� To coordinate the environment related activities to the top management within as

well as with outside concerned agencies.

� To provide of health check up of workers and the people living in nearby villages.

� To develop greenbelt in the nearby villages, schools, Govt. offices and transportation

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Figure 5.0: Environmental Monitoring Cell

5.4 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING SCHEDULE

Environmental monitoring schedules will be prepared covering various phases of project

advancement, such as constructional and regular operational phase.

Table 5.0: Environmental Monitoring Programme

S.

No.

Potential

Impact

Parameters for

Monitoring

Frequency of Monitoring Location

1. Air

Emission

PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOX

and CO

As per CPCB / RSPCB requirement

i.e. 24 hourly monitoring for one

month in each season except

monsoon season.

One location inside

and four outside

2. Noise Spot Noise level recording

Leq (day), Leq (night), Leq

(dn)

Periodic / As per RSPCB norms i.e.

quarterly

One location inside

and four outside

ENVIRONMETAL MONITORING CELL

Air, Noise and Water Environment

Monitoring Locations

Selection of Parameters

Selection of Monitoring System

Equipment Specifications

Frequency Sampling

Analysis Methodology

Statistical Analysis of Results

Comparison with Standards

Adoption of Additional Mitigation

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3. Water

Quality

As per drinking water

standards

Four times in a Year One location inside

and four outside

4. Health Total health parameters Initial Medical Examination (IME)

and Periodic Medical Examination –

Once in a five year as per Mines

Rules, 1955.

All employees

5.4.1 MONITORING SCHEDULE DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE

As the project is new and the working period will be only for 5 years, therefore, most of

the infrastructural facilities will be temporary. The project will utilize mobile office room,

temporary rest room, portable toilets etc. Hence nominal impact on the environment due

to construction activity is expected.

5.4.2 MONITORING SCHEDULE DURING OPERATIONAL PHASE

During operational phase, dust will be the main pollutant which arises from different

mining activities.

The major attributes which merit regular monitoring based on the environmental setting

and nature of project activities are listed below:-

� Source emission and ambient air quality;

� Ground water levels and ground water quality;

� Water and waste water quality;

� Soil quality;

� Noise levels (equipment and machinery noise levels, occupational exposures and

ambient noise levels); and

� Ecological preservation and afforestation.

5.5 MONITORING METHODS

5.5.1 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING

5.5.1.1 Workspace Monitoring

The concentration of air borne pollutants in the workspace/ work zone environment will

be monitored periodically. If concentrations higher than threshold limit values will be

observed, the source of fugitive emissions will be identified and necessary measures will

be taken as detailed in EMP.

5.5.1.2 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring

The ground level concentrations of PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx and CO in the ambient air will

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causes and appropriate actions will be initiated. Greenbelt will be developed for

minimizing dust propagation.

5.5.2 MONITORING OF WATER QUALITY

5.5.2.1 Monitoring of Ground Water

The monitoring of groundwater is the most important tool to find out the depletion/

increase in level of water table. Water table will be monitored at regular interval to check

the behavior pattern of the water table. It is suggested to collect water samples and

analyze. Records of analysis will be maintained.

5.5.2.2 Monitoring of Surface Water

Samples will be collected from well-mixed section of the river (main stream) and will be

analyzed.

5.5.3 MONITORING NOISE LEVELS

Noise levels in the work zone environment shall be monitored. The frequency will be

once in three months in the work zone. Similarly, ambient noise levels near habitations

will also be monitored once in three months. Audiometric tests will be conducted

periodically for the employees working close to the high noise sources.

5.6 REPORTING SCHEDULES OF THE REPORTING DATA

It is proposed that voluntary reporting of environmental performance with reference to

the EMP will be undertaken.

The Environmental Monitoring Cell will co-ordinate all monitoring programmes at site

and data thus generated will be regularly furnished to the State regulatory agencies.

The frequency of reporting will be on six monthly basis to the local state PCB officials

and to the Regional Office of MoEF&CC. The Environmental Audit reports will be

prepared for the entire year of operations and will be regularly submitted to regulatory

authorities.

5.6 CONCLUSION

Post-Environmental monitoring is an essential step in the EIA process if the predicted

impacts, the efficiency of mitigation measures and the shortcomings of prediction

methods, measures and even regulations are to be verified and EIA practice improved.

Environmental indicators could contribute to designing and evaluating monitoring

programs, thus improving establishment of the cause effect relationship and the

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The Environmental Monitoring Cell will co-ordinate all monitoring programmes at site

and data thus generated will be furnished as per statutory requirements. The frequency

of reporting will be on half yearly basis to the Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board

and to Regional Office of MoE&F, Lucknow. The Environmental audit reports will be

prepared for the entire year of operations and will be regularly submitted to regulatory

authorities.

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SECTION - VI

INDEX

6.1 PUBLIC CONSULTATION ........................................................................................... 133

6.2 RISK ANALYSIS AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN ......................................... 135

6.2.1 RISK ANALYSIS ......................................................................................................... 135

6.2.2 RISK PRIORITISATION BASED ON HAZARDS IN BAJRI MINING .......................... 135

6.2.3 MITIGATION MEASURES .......................................................................................... 136

6.2.3.1 MEASURES TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS DURING LOADING ................................... 136

6.2.3.2 MEASURES TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS DURING VEHICULAR MOVEMENT &

TRANSPORTATION............................................................................................................... 136

6.2.3.3 MEASURES TO PREVENT INCIDENTS DURING INUNDATION/ FLOODING .......... 137

6.2.3.4 PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE FOR SUDDEN RELEASE OF WATER FROM

UPSTREAM DAM ................................................................................................................... 137

6.2.3.5 MEASURES TO PREVENT SUDDEN INCREASE IN WATER LEVEL ....................... 137

6.3 DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN .............................................................................. 137

6.4 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH HAZARDS ....................................................................... 138

6.4.1 PHYSICAL HAZRADS DUE TO MINING OPERATIONS ............................................ 138

6.4.2 MANAGEMENT .......................................................................................................... 139

6.4.3 MEDICAL EXAMINATION SCHEDULE ...................................................................... 140

6.5 REPLENISHMENT STUDY .......................................................................................... 141

6.5.1 DANDY - BOLTON EQUATION .................................................................................. 141

6.6 TRAFFIC STUDY ......................................................................................................... 143

6.6.1 INDIAN ROAD CONGRESS (IRC) GUIDELINES ....................................................... 144

6.6.2 TRAFFIC ANALYSIS AS PER IRC GUIDELINES ...................................................... 145

6.6.2.1 TRAFFIC SCENARIO IN NEARBY PROJECT SITE .................................................. 145

6.6.3 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT .......................................................................................... 146

6.7 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) ....................................................... 146





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6.0 ADDITIONAL STUDIES

6.1 PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Public Hearing was conducted on 11.12.2014, 11:00 AM at Tehsil Office, Tehsil –

Raipur, District – Bhilwara, Rajasthan as per the guidelines of EIA Notification 14th

September’ 2006 and its subsequent amendments. This meeting was conducted for the

Bajri Mine (Lease Area – 836.13 ha.; Production – 1.12 MMTPA), presided by Sh.

Suresh Kumar, Additional District Collector; Bhilwara in the presence of Sh. Mahaveer

Mehta, Regional Officer, Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board, Bhilwara. Notice for

the Public Hearing was published in “Rajasthan Patrika” & “Hindustan Times” on dated

08.11.2014 & 09.11.2014.

At the start of the Public Hearing, Regional Officer, Bhilwara Sh. Mahaveer Mehta gave

detailed information regarding the provision, objective and importance of Public Hearing.

He also said that the notice regarding the Public Hearing was issued in two newspapers

one month prior and that publicity regarding the Public Hearing was done by the Project

Proponent in the nearby areas.

On behalf of the applicant Shri Abhishek Chaudhary, their technical consultant Sh.

Vikrant Mahendran (Enkay Enviro Services Pvt. Ltd., Jaipur) gave detailed information of

the Bajri mine to the people present in the meeting.

Thereafter, the Regional Officer invited the people present in the meeting to give their

suggestion/ objections.

Issues raised during the public hearing and commitment by the Project Proponent along

with time bound action plan is given below:-

Table 6.1: Issues of Public Haring raised

S. No. Name & Address Objections/ Query Answer to the Objection/ Query

1. Sh. Rehman Pathan,

Village – Nathidiyas.

� We request to the Govt. to start

the work as soon as possible.

� Technical consultant Mr. Vikrant

Mahendran informed that the work will be

started after getting EC only.

2. Sh. Punam Nath

Sapera, Dalit Adhikar

Network, District Chief,

Village – Kamoniya.

� We did not get PH information.

� Mining is being done more than

3.0 m

� No water retain in the wells due

to mining and it is resulting in

loss of agriculture.

� Unable to do agriculture.

� Notice for the Public Hearing was

published in “Rajasthan Patrika” &

“Hindustan Times” on dated 08.11.2014 &

09.11.2014. Also, advertisement done on

10.11.2014.

� Mining is being done as per approved

mining plan, upto 3.0 depths from the bed

only.

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being left.

3. Sh. Badri Lal Gurjar,

Village – Tolas.

� Use of tractor is troubled by

villagers. Bajri mining should be

legalize and royalty should be

started.

� Technical consultant Mr. Vikrant

Mahendran informed that the work will be

started after getting EC only.

4. Bhanwarlal Swaka,

Village - Gadilkhera

� Use of tractor is troubled by

villagers. Bajri mining should be

legalize and royalty should be

started. It is our employment.

� Use of tractor is troubled by villagers. Bajri

mining should be legalize and royalty

should be started and 78 persons will be

employed.

5. Puranmal Harijan,

Raipur

� For mining, need to pay money,

royalty system should be started

soon. We are becoming

unemployed.

� It will be started soon and 78 persons will

be employed.

6. Kailash Jat, Deopura � This project will give

employment to 78 persons so it

should be started soon.

� It will be started soon and 78 persons will

be employed.

7. Bhupinder Singh,

Satyawali

� Royalty system will provide

employment to 60-70 persons.

Villages demand 200-400 for

tractors. Villagers get employed

in absence of mining. Start it

soon.

� The work will be started after getting EC

only.

8. Anwar Khan, Shada � Tractors are used, dumpers are

not used. Big machines are

used less, only labour fills

trolleys. Royalty should be

started.

� ADM sir informed that use of machine

depends on project proponent. There is no

such rule from the Govt.

9. Pokhar Lal, Raipur � Royalty should be started soon. � This PH is part of EC. It will be getting

soon.

10. Prahlad Vaishnav,

Raipur

� Who will do plantation? Where it

will be done? Who will take care

of it?

� Project proponent will do plantation.

� 3200 plants per annum, thus a total of

16,000 plants in fiver year will be planted.

� Plantation will be carried out in village

Panchayat, school, dispensary etc places.

11. Kishan Jat, Dhulepur � Plantation is done earlier. � 3200 plants per annum, thus a total of

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Table 6.2: Time Bound Action Plan

S.

No.

Activity Action Undertaken Cost (Rs. In lacs)/ Year Time Schedule

Capital Recurring I II III IV V

1. Rain Water

Harvesting

To maintain water level, rain water

harvesting structure (percolation tank)

are proposed in the nearby villages like

Ratanpura, Chawandiya, Bhatewar, Bari

and Tolas.

5.0 0.50

2. Employment

Generation

Approx 72 nos. of new employment will

be generated due to bajri mining. Bajri

mining will be done by semi-

mechanized means and wages will be

paid timely.

- -

3. Plantation Consulting with village Panchayat

16,000 nos. of plantation will be done at

PHC, Panchyat Bhavan, Religious

Places, Schools and Public places of

nearby villages.

- -

6.2 RISK ANALYSIS AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN

6.2.1 RISK ANALYSIS

Risk analysis is the systematic study of uncertainties and risks encountered in various

areas. Risk analysis seek to identify the risks involved in mining operations, to

understand how and when they arise, and estimate the impact (financial or otherwise) of

adverse outcomes. It also defines and analyzes the dangers to individuals, businesses

and government agencies posed by potential natural and human-caused adverse

events.

6.2.2 RISK PRIORITISATION BASED ON HAZARDS IN BAJRI MINING

Bajri mining is done by open cast semi-mechanized method. Mining is done only within

the allotted river stretch located near revenue villages of Tehsil – Raipur, District-

Bhilwara, Rajasthan. The lease area is 836.13 ha. There is no land degradation due to

mining activities as mining is done only on river bed surface. There will be no OB or

waste generation as the sand is exposed in the river bed. There will be neither any

stacking of soil nor creation of OB dumps. So, no dumping area as well as stock piling

area is required. Therefore, there is no chance of failure of dumps and no slope failure

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However, there are various factors, which can create unsafe working conditions /

hazards in mining of Bajri (minor minerals) from river bed. The following types of hazards

are identified during the Bajri mining operations:-

1. Accident during sand/mineral loading, transportation and dumping

2. Accident due to vehicular movement

3. Inundation/ Flooding

4. Quick Sand Condition

6.2.3 MITIGATION MEASURES

6.2.3.1 Measures to prevent accidents during loading

The following activities will be done to minimize the risk are:-

a. At the time of loading no person will be there within the swing radius of the

excavator/ JCB.

b. The dumpers/ trucks will stand near the loading equipment and fully braked when the

muck is filled in it.

c. The truck would be brought to a lower level so that the loading operation suits to the

ergonomic condition of the workers.

d. The workers will be provided with gloves and safety shoes during loading.

e. Opening of the side covers (pattas) should be done carefully and with warning to

prevent injury to the loaders.

f. Operations during daylight only.

6.2.3.2 Measures to prevent accidents during vehicular movement & transportation


a. The truck will be covered with tarpaulin and maintained to prevent any spillage.

b. To avoid danger while reversing the trackless vehicles especially at the embankment

and tipping points, all areas for reversing of lorries should be made man free as far

as possible.

c. The vehicles must be maintained in good repairs and checked thoroughly at least

once in a week.

d. All transportation within the main working will be carried out directly under the

supervision and control of the management.

e. Overloading should not be permitted and the maximum permissible speed limit

should be ensured.

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g. A statutory provision of the fences, constant education, training etc. will go a long

way in reducing the incidents of such accidents.

6.2.3.3 Measures to prevent incidents during Inundation/ Flooding


a. During monsoon months and heavy rains the mining operations are ceased.

b. There should be mechanism/ warning system of heavy rains and discharges from the

upstream dams.

Inundation of flooding is expected and beneficial for these mines as during this time only

the mineral reserve gets replenished.

6.2.3.4 Precautionary Measure for Sudden Release of Water from Upstream Dam


a. The mining should be done only during the dry season and under strict supervision.

b. Mining activities should be avoided during monsoon season.

c. No go zones should be clearly marked and made aware to the mine workers.

d. Deep water areas must be identified.

6.2.3.5 Measures to prevent sudden increase in water level


a. The mining activities will be restricted to 3m depth from river bed surface.

b. Mining activities will be avoided during monsoon season.

c. Mining will be done as per the approved Mining Plan and it will also be conformed to

avoid the ponding effect.

6.3 DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN

This should deal with action plan for high risk accidents like landslides, subsidence,

flood, inundation in underground mines, fire, seismic activities, tailing dam failures etc.

and emergency plan proposed for quick evacuation, ameliorative measures to be taken

etc. The capability of lessee to meet such eventualities and the assistance to be

required from the local authorities should be described.

� The shallow depth of activities in river bed mining will not involve any high risk

accident due to side falls/collapse.

� The complete mining operation will be carried out under the Management and

control of experienced and qualified Mines Manager having Certificate of

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� All the provisions of Mines Act 1952, MMR 1961 and Mines Rules 1955 and other

laws applicable to mine will strictly be complied with.

� During heavy rainfall the mining activities will be closed.

� All persons in supervisory capacity will be provided with proper communication

facilities.

� Proper coordination with Irrigation Department will be maintained so that at the time

of releasing water, if any, from the dam suitable warning/information is given in

advance.

6.4 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH HAZARDS

Dry- pit mining by open cast method involves dust generation by excavation, loading and

transportation of mineral. At site, during excavation and loading activity, dust is main

pollutant which affects the health of workers whereas environmental and climatic

conditions also generate the health problems.

Addressing the occupational health hazard means gaining an understanding of the

source (its location and magnitude or concentration), identifying an exposure pathway

(e.g. a means to get it in contact with someone), and determination of likely a receptor

(someone receiving the stuff that is migrating).

Occupational hazard due to sand mining mainly comes under the physical hazards.

Possible physical hazards are as below mention:-

6.4.1 PHYSICAL HAZRADS DUE TO MINING OPERATIONS

Following health related hazards were indentified due to riverbed sand mining operations

to the workers:-

1. Light: - The workers may be exposed to the risk of poor illumination or excessive

brightness. The effects are eye strain, headache, eye pain and lachrymation,

congestion around the cornea and eye fatigue.

2. Heat and Humidity: - The most common physical hazard is heat. The direct effects

of heat exposure are burns, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and heat cramps; the

indirect effects are decreased efficiency, increased fatigue and enhanced accident

rates. Heat and humidity are encountered in hot and humid condition when

temperatures and air temperatures increase in summer time up to 480C or above in

the river bed mining area.

3. Eye Irritation: - During the high windy days in summer the sand could be the

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4. Respiratory Problems: - Large amounts of dust in air can be a health hazard,

exacerbating respiratory disorders such as asthma and irritating the lungs and

bronchial passages.

5. Noise Induced Hearing Loss: - Machinery is the main source of noise pollution at

the mine site.

6.4.2 MANAGEMENT

Particulars Control Measures

Heat & Light � The mine site will have adequate drinking water supply so that workers do not get

dehydration.

� Lightweight and loose fitting clothes having light colors will be preferred to wear.

� Rigorous exercise and more physical activities will be avoided in hot weather.

Noise � Noise exposure measurements will be taken to determine the need for noise control

strategies.

� The personal protective equipment will be provided for each mine workers.

� Supervisor will be instructed for reporting any problems with hearing protectors or noise

control equipment.

� At noisy working activity, exposure time will be minimized.

� Machineries will be labeled with noise levels.

Respiratory � PPE like face mask etc. will be provided during mining activity.

� Periodic medical examinations will be provided for all workers.

� Awareness program will be organized for workers.

Functional Area No. of Persons Activities Measures

Supervisory 8 Statutory

personnel’s

Supervisors

� Regular Management Training, VTC, updating in

safety measures, Equipment deployment, Safety

and Risk Management.

Transportation 10 Drivers/

operators

� All drivers/ operators to have HMV license;

� Good roads to prevent body vibrations while in

operation.

� Enclosed cabin to protect from noise and dusty

atmosphere;

� Regular water sprinkling on haul roads.

� Provision of dust mask, safety shoes after every six

months interval and helmets after every three years.

� Audiometric testing to be carried out during

periodical medical check-ups.

Mining operations

& Maintenance

23 Excavation Safety shoes, helmets and face mask will be provided;

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Arrangement of drinking water near the working place.

General 37 Cleaning,

Sanitation,

Medical,

Plantation,

Office etc.

IME and PME at regular intervals;

Display of poster’s and directions for safe and unsafe

practices and Do’s and Don’t’s while at work;

Telephone numbers along with name of key

personnel’s will be displayed at conspicuous places on

notice boards for emergencies;

First aid facilities and provision of ambulance at the

Office.

Total 78

6.4.3 MEDICAL EXAMINATION SCHEDULE

To minimize the health impacts PPE like dust masks, ear plugs/ muffs and other

equipments will be provided for use by the work personnel. All workers will be subjected

to Initial Medical Examination as per Mines Rule 1955 at the time of appointment.

Periodical Medical Examination will be conducted at least once in five years. Medical

camps will be organized. The detail of health check up and periodical medical

examination schedule is given below in Table 6.3.

Table 6.3: Medical Examination Schedule

S. No. Activities 1st

Year 2nd

Year 3rd

Year 4th

Year 5th

Year

1. Initial Medical Examination (Mine Workers)

a. Physical Check - up -- -- -- --

b. Psychological Test -- -- -- --

c. Audiometric Test -- -- -- --

d. Respiratory Test

2. Periodical Medical Examination (Mine Workers)

a. Physical Check - up --

b. Audiometric Test --

c. Eye Check - up --

d. Respiratory Test

3. Medical Camp (Mine Workers & Nearby Villagers) --

4. Training (Mine Workers)

Medical Follow ups:- Work force will be divided into three targeted groups age wise as follows:-

Age Group PME as per Mines Rules’ 1955 Special Examination

Less than 25 years Once in a Three Years In case of emergencies

Between 25 to 40 Years Once in a Three Years In case of emergencies

Above 40 Years Once in a Three Years In case of emergencies

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6.5 REPLENISHMENT STUDY

Replenishment Rate is the rate at which sand/ gravel is transported into the river

channel, due to sand extraction. Dandy - Bolton formula is used to calculate the

sedimentation yield which uses catchment area and mean annual runoff as key

determinants to give a yield value.

Figure 6.1: Drainage and Watershed Map of Tehsil- Raipur, Bhilwara District

6.5.1 DANDY - BOLTON EQUATION

Dandy Bolton formula is often used to calculate the sedimentation yield. But use of these

equations to predict sediment yield for a specific location would be unwise because of

the wide variability caused by local factors not considered in the equations development.

However, they may provide a quick, rough approximation of mean sediment yields on a

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varied, ranging from reconnaissance type measurements of sediment deposits to

detailed surveys. Dandy- Bolton determined the combined influence of runoff and

drainage area on sediment yield to compute the sediment yield. They develop two

equations i.e. for run off less than 2 inch and for run off more than 2 inch, which are

given below:-

For run off less than 2 inches (Q < 2 in)

For run off more than 2 inches (Q > 2 in):

Where: S = Sediment yield (tons/ mi2/ yr)

Sr = Reference sediment yield value = 1645 tons/ mi2/ yr

Q = Mean Annual runoff (inch)

Qr = Reference Mean Annual runoff = 2 in

A = Net drainage area (mi2)

Ar = Reference Net drainage area = 1 mi2

The calculation of catchment area is based on SRTM data processed using ARCGIS

software. The mean annual rainfall of Bhilwara district is 566 mm as per Monsoon 2013

Report, Water Resource Department, Govt. of Rajasthan. The total run off which will

contribute in sediment yield will be considered as 75% of total rainfall i.e. 356 mm.

The computations for total annual suspended and bed load sediment yield are given

below:-

Sediment Yield:-

For run off less than 2 inches (Q < 2 in) For run off more than 2 inches (Q > 2 in)

Where:-

Sediment Yield, S (tonnes/yr) = 1965 e - 0.055Q [1.43-0.26 log (A)]

S= 1965 e-0.055x18.72 [1.43 - 0.26 log (527.75)]

S = 2,67,511 tonnes/year

The area 1,367 Km2 is representing the catchment area of the Kothari River and its

tributaries present in Raipur Tehsil of Bhilwara District. The total length of lease area of

proposed mine is 58.9 Km. Thus, about 2,67,511 tonnes/ year sediment will be

regenerated every year in the catchment area as replenishment against the mined out

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River bed mining will be carried out in four blocks for ease of operation, supervision,

management and safety. The maximum annual production is 11,20,000 tonnes/ year.

The amount of sediment regenerated every year derived hypothetically by Dandy-

Bolton’s equation will be around 2,67,511 tonnes/ year for the proposed lease area.

Therefore, the percentage of replenishment is around 24% every year. It means about

2,67,511 tonnes sediment will be regenerated every year which will be replenished

against the mined out quantities.

The hypothetical derivation of replenishment data is not supported by any ground

evidence as the same can be derived only after annual study due to inconsistent rains in

Rajasthan.

The derived replenishment data is based on macro-watershed data taken from satellite

imagery with sample ground truthing and annual average rainfall. The data works out to

be around 24% which after detailed study will show some divergence.

The data derived is based on SRTM 30 m resolution processed using ARCGIS software

with linear and resolution factors affecting the derivation.

In addition to this, a preliminary replenishment study on River Banas was carried out by

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee on dated 18th

– 19th

June, 2014 by Prof. Z.

Ahmed, Professor, Civil Engineering Department, IIT Roorkee. After this preliminary study,

it has been concluded that “the intervening catchment of the Banas River i.e., from

downstream of Bisalpur dam to the confluence of Banas River with Chambal River shall

contribute sand to the Banas River through soil erosion and replenish the River if the sand

from the river shall be lifted/ mined.” In the light of above observation, a comprehensive

replenishment study is envisaged during the rainy season at least for few continuous

years as the river is seasonal not perennial to understand the pattern and potential of

sedimentation and replenishment.

6.6 TRAFFIC STUDY

A traffic study is an investigation to evaluate a transportation system. The study is a

means of identifying and documenting any deficiencies or improvements both-

operational and physical - necessary to accommodate current or projected traffic

volumes. Traffic impact study can be used to help evaluate whether the development is

appropriate for a site and what type of transportation improvements may be necessary. It

will help:-

� To establish the existing trips/ day without the project activity;

� To understand the increment on the traffic load due to the project activity;

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6.6.1 INDIAN ROAD CONGRESS (IRC) GUIDELINES

Factors for conversion of different type of vehicle into equivalent passenger car unit

(PCU) based on their relative interference value as per Indian Road Congress

Guidelines i.e. IRC 64: 1990 & IRC 106: 1990 (Table 6.1) is given below:-

Table 6.4: Recommended PCU Factors for various types of vehicles on road

Vehicle Type Rural Road Urban Road

Equivalency

factor for PCU

Equivalent PCU factors percentage

composition of vehicle type in traffic

stream

5% 10% and above

Fast Vehicle

Motor Scooter (Two wheelers) 0.50 0.50 0.75

Passenger Car, Pickup Van 1.0 1.0 1.0

Auto Rickshaw 1.0 1.2 2.0

Agricultural Tractor, Light

Commercial Vehicle

1.5 1.4 3.7

Bus or Trucks 3.0 2.2 5.0

Truck Trailer, Agricultural

Tractor – Trailer

4.5 4.0 -

Slow Moving Vehicles

Cycle 0.50 0.4 0.5

Cycle Rickshaw 2.0 0.5 2.0

Hand Cart 3.0 2.0 3.0

Horse Drawn Vehicle 4.0 1.5 2.0

Bullock Cart 8.0 - --

(Source: - IRC 64-1990 & IRC 106-1990)

Level of Service (LOS)

Capacity standards are fixed normally in relation to the Level of Service (LOS) adopted

for design. Five levels of service are recognized commonly designated from A to E.

Considering the need for smooth traffic flow; it is recommended that normally LOS-C be

adopted for design of urban roads. At this level volume of traffic will be around 0.70

times the maximum capacity. Capacity or Design Service volume is the maximum hourly

volume at which vehicle can reasonably be expected to transfers a point or uniform

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ratio of existing volume of PCU on roads (V) and its capacity (C) with corresponding

level of services (LOS) and their performance is given below:-

Table 6.5: Referenced V/C Ratio for Level of Service and Performance of the Road

V/C LOS Performance

0.0 - 0.2 A Excellent

0.2 - 0.4 B Very Good

0.4 - 0.6 C Good / Average / Fair

0.6 - 0.8 D Poor

0.8 - 1.0 E Very Poor

(Note: Capacity as per IRC: 64-1990)

6.6.2 TRAFFIC ANALYSIS AS PER IRC GUIDELINES

Traffic analysis is carried out by understanding the existing carrying capacity of the

roads near to the project site and the connecting main roads in the area. Then

depending on the capacity of the mine, the number of trucks that will be added to the

present scenario will be compared to the carrying capacity. The roads connect from the

mine site to NH-158. These roads are wide enough to facilitate easy and smooth

movement of heavy duty trucks. During mining operation, there are 17 trucks per hour

will be deployed from the mine site. Detail of truck capacity, no. of trucks and working

hours are given below:-

Table 6.6: Working Details

Total Capacity of Mine 1.12 MMTA

Lease Area 836.13 Ha

No. of Blocks 4 (Blocks- A, B, C & D)

No. of Working Days 280 days

Truck Capacity 20 tonnes

No. of Trucks Deployed/ Day 200 trucks

Working Hours per Day 12 hours

No. of Trucks Deployed/Hr 17 trucks

6.6.2.1 Traffic Scenario in Nearby Project Site

River bed mining is carried out in revenue villages of Raipur tehsil, Bhilwara district.

Mined out Bajri/ Sand are dispatched to the destination places via village road which

finally met to the highway NH-158. At present, the traffic load at village road and

highway are 26 and 64 vehicles/hr. The traffic scenario with project & LOS are given

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Table 6.7: Traffic Scenario and LOS

Road Vol. in PCU’s/hr (V)

Capacity in PCU’s/ hr (C)

Modified V/C ratio

LOS

Village Road 39 250 0.16 A

NH-158 intersection 98 625 0.16 A

From the above analysis it can be concluded that the V/C ratio is likely to change from

0.054 to 0.16 and 0.107 to 0.16 for village road and Highway respectively. So, the

modified level of service remains same i.e. ‘A’ for village road as well as Highway road

which is ‘Excellent’ as per classification. Hence, the additional load on the carrying

capacity of the concerned roads is not likely to have any significant adverse impact due

to proposed project.

6.6.3 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

The movement of trucks at the mine site will be regulated as per the traffic rules framed

and given below:-

• Driver of the truck will park the vehicle at the ear marked site and report at the site

office /security check post.

• After submission of documents, checking, making entries driver will be given a

TOKEN and directed to report for loading to a particular block/ equipment.

• After the TOKEN is checked and verified, truck will be loaded and allowed to move

out.

• After reaching the truck terminal driver will park the vehicle and report back to the

site office/check post.

• Permit as per rules will be given which will be again checked at the security check

post before the vehicle moves out of the terminal premises.

• Only R.T.O. passed vehicle will be allowed for loading and up to the permissible limit.

• An engineer or supervisor will check the vehicle for brakes and its general condition.

• No gate pass will be given to the vehicle to move out unless covered with tarpaulin.

6.7 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)

The total capital cost involved in CSR activities is 11.0 Lacs. As a corporate

responsibility following measures along with budget provision (Table 6.8) is proposed for

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Table 6.8: CSR Activities

S. No. Activity Amount (Rs

In lacs)

Recurring

Cost (in lacs)

1. Health Check up camps 2.0 0.20

2. Surveillance programme of the workers 1.5 0.15

3. Assistance to local schools, scholarships to students 2.5 0.25

4. Sanitations and drinking water facilities 3.0 0.30

5. Vocational training to persons for income generation 1.0 0.10

6. Assistance to Self Help Groups 1.0 0.10

Total 11.0 1.10

The detail of villages in which CSR activities will be carried out is given below:-

Block 1st

Year 2nd

Year 3rd

Year 4th

Year 5th

Year

A Ratanpura

Chawandiya

Nathiyas

Chawandiya

Aspur Panotiya Nahri Dulepura Shivnathpura,

Bawlas

B Bhatewar Barana Dhulkhera Thala Thala

Bemall

C Bari Sardar Singh Ka

Khera

Bajoliya Arjungarh Chilesa

D Tolas Asaholi, Tolas Ka Khera Riwara Boriyapura

Bawlas

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SECTION - VII

INDEX

7.1 GENERAL .............................................................................................................. 150

7.2 EMPLOYEMENT .................................................................................................... 150

7.2.1 Direct Employment .............................................................................................. 150

7.2.2 INDIRECT EMPLOYMENT ................................................................................... 151

7.3 IMPROVEMENTS IN PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE................... 151

7.3.1 IMPROVEMENTS IN PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE ........................................ 152

7.3.2 IMPROVEMENTS IN SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE ............................................. 152

7.3 PLANTATION ........................................................................................................ 153

7.4 HEALTH ................................................................................................................. 153

7.5 OTHER BENEFITS ................................................................................................ 153





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7.0 PROJECT BENEFITS

7.1 GENERAL

The demand of Bajri has been rising in the state as a result of rising in construction

activities and development of the proposed project aims to fulfill the supply of Bajri.

Hence, the fine quality of mineral will be used further for development. The sediment in

the form of river bed material (RBM) deposited is of critical importance in civil and other

infrastructural activities. The proposed project lies on the river bed of Kothari. The quality

of Bajri is fine and appropriate for the mega infrastructural activities.

The demand for Bajri is ever growing with the growth of the infrastructure sector in our

country. The mineral is used mainly in the construction activities like buildings, bridges

etc. The requirement for the mineral is always high in the nearby cities and towns.

Therefore, there is always a good demand of the mineral in the domestic market. The

local region demand is increasing; hence newer areas for Bajri reserves are

approached.

The apparent domestic demand for Bajri is estimated at 125 million tonnes by 2013-14

which will rise to 165 million tonnes in 2015-16. The capacity of proposed project is 1.12

million tonnes. Hence, the proposed project aims to fill the demand – supply gap through

optimum allocation and excavation of natural resources required to meet the demand

effectively in the local region.

This will also generate much needed employment to the local people. Economy of the

area will get a boost and there will be overall growth of the region in terms of education,

health, training, transport, automobile, industry. The standard of living accordingly will

also get an upliftment on the positive side.

7.2 EMPLOYEMENT

7.2.1 DIRECT EMPLOYMENT

During the operational phase, about 78 people will be employed directly. Considering

that some of the skilled personnel to be employed for the project will be from outside the

area and unskilled/ semiskilled personnel will be from within the study area, the project

will add to the well being of the area. In addition to the workforce the indirect

employment will also be generated for local persons. It will help in bringing prosperity to

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Table 7.1: Employment Details

S. No. Category Numbers

1 Manager – Ist Class/ Assistant managers 4

2 Foreman/Mates 4

3 Supervisory staff 4

4 Highly skilled 6

5 Skilled personnel 9

6 Semi-skilled personnel 14

7 Un-skilled personnel 37

Total 78

7.2.2 INDIRECT EMPLOYMENT

The project will also provide some indirect employment to the people of nearby area of

mine site. Some people will get engaged in some pet shops like tea shop, vehicle repair

centre etc. It will also provide some need based opportunity to the local public. The

project will provide following indirect employment to the local people:-

� The Bajri available will provide agency employment in the value chain analysis, for

place utility and retail.

� Transportation and warehousing in the region required to transfer the mineral will

eventually be needed and therefore trucks and jobs in logistical activities will come

up.

� There will be development of externalities for the mine workers petty shops (tea,

repair stations for trucks etc.) as supporting services.

� As there would be vocational training camps and Technical Training of mining to the

regional people, hence there will be potential manpower available for the proposed

and surrounding mines of the Tehsil.

� This would create Indigenous Technologies for sustainable development.

7.3 IMPROVEMENTS IN PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

The proposed project will enhance the socio-economic activities in the adjoining areas.

This will result in following benefits:

� Improvements in physical infrastructure.

� Improvements in social Infrastructure.

� Increase in employment potential.

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� Prevention of illegal mining which will help in sustaining the river and its aesthetic

value.

� Post-mining enhancement of green cover.

7.3.1 IMPROVEMENTS IN PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

It is a new project. It will give numerous positive impacts on society such as growth in

schools, hospitals, hotels, transport etc. It will also attract other entrepreneur to establish

their venture in the region.

The project will improve the physical infrastructure of the adjoining areas. This will

include the following:-

� Improved road communication;

� Strengthening of existing community facilities through the Community Development

Programme;

� Rain water reservoir to augment the water availability for irrigation and plantation;

� Skill development & capacity building like vocational training to persons for income

generation

� Awareness program and community activities, like health camps, family welfare

programs, immunization camp, sports & cultural activities, plantation etc.

7.3.2 IMPROVEMENTS IN SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

There will be some obvious changes in various environmental parameters due to mining

activity. Increase socio-economic activities, creation of new employment opportunities,

infra-structural development, better educational and health facilities.

Following are the benefits in specific area of social domain:-

Socio-Economic:- There will be positive impact in socio-economic area due to

increased economic activities, creation of new employment opportunities, infrastructural

development and better educational and health facilities.

Health Care Facilities:- Company will undertake awareness program and community

activities like health, camps, family welfare camps, AIDS awareness program etc.

Company will spent total Rs 5.5 lacs on health care and allied facilities including Rs 2.0

lacs for health check up camps, Rs 1.5 lacs for Surveillance programme of the workers

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Employment Potential:- There is a possibility of creation of direct and indirect

employment opportunities due to working of this mine.

The mine will contribute to the Exchequer of State and Central Government as per

norms.

7.3 PLANTATION

The lease area is in the river bed and devoid of any vegetation. Mining activities will not

cause any harm to riparian vegetation cover as the working will not extend beyond the

offset left against the banks. Plantation will be carried out as social forestry programme

in villages, school and the areas allocated by the Panchayat / State authorities.

Plantation has been proposed on both sides of the roads as greenbelt to provide cover

against dust dissemination. A massive plantation will be done nearby the mine area to

mitigate the ill-effects of mining and to improve environment of its surrounding area.

Native plants like Neem, Pipal, Khejri, Mango and other local species will be planted.

The management will give emphasis on plantation and will also motivate local persons

for plantation during rainy season. This will also increase the consciousness in workers

and near-by villagers for greenery. Fruit trees can contribute towards their financial

gains.

7.4 HEALTH

Periodic medical checkups as per Mines Act / Rules and other social development and

promotional activities will be undertaken. All this will assist to lift the general health

status of the residents of the area around mines.

7.5 OTHER BENEFITS

The other tangible benefits includes metrics and improvements demonstrating process

and system cost savings, compliant inspections and customer audits, faster product

approvals and manufacturing throughput, less rejected material, reduced

nonconformance issues, and more efficient continuous improvement and project

implementation. Intangible benefits include improved staff morale, quick, more accurate

and transparent decision making, increased staff accountability and an enhanced culture

of quality throughout the organization.

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SECTION – IX

INDEX

8.1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... 155

8.2 CRITICAL ACTIVITIES FOR EMP IMPLEMENTATION ........................................ 155

8.3 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ........................................................... 155

8.4 ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION PROGRAMME ......................................................... 158

8.5 CONCLUSION ....................................................................................................... 159





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8.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

8.1 INTRODUCTION

A project specific Environmental Management Plan has been formulated subsequent to

an EIA study as per the requisite Terms of Reference to ensure that the appropriate

environmental management practices are followed in compliance with the environmental

legislation.

It has been evaluated that the study area has not been affected adversely with the

proposed activity and likely to get new economical fillip, not only for the study area but

also for the region as a whole.

Environmental Management for the mining activity is discussed for environmental impact

pertains to the operational phase. Even though is reversible in nature all the impacts will

be visible only during operational phase. The EMP will therefore be initiated during

operational phase.

8.2 CRITICAL ACTIVITIES FOR EMP IMPLEMENTATION

1. Training and Environmental Awareness;

2. Documentation and Record Keeping;

3. Reporting Procedures;

4. Stakeholder/ Project Proponent Engagement;

5. Auditing;

6. Responding to Non-compliance;


S. No. Particular Management Plan

1. Land Environment � Safety zone of about 45m on each side of the rail/ road bridges and 45m

radius around the wells located in the river bed have been earmarked. Bajri

excavation will not be carried out in this zone.

� 20m offset will be left against the banks to protect from side collapse.

� Soil quality will be monitored from strategic locations and analysis will be

done once in every two years.

� To prevent erosion, moving the road or footpath will be kept away from the

river’s edge.

� Care will be taken to ensure that ponding is not formed in the river bed.

2. Water Environment Based on baseline data, corrective measures will be taken.

� Measurement of water level fluctuations to assess impact of mining activity





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on the water table depletion in close proximity of dug wells and bore wells.

� Rainwater harvesting (percolation tank) has been proposed for augmenting

ground water resources and for arresting/ reversing the declining trends of

ground water levels.

� Regular monitoring and analysis of water samples at strategic locations will

be carried out to monitor the water quality of the area.

3. Air Environment Unpaved Roads

� Water sprinkling will be done for dust suppression.

� Leveling of roads will be done to maintain the uniform speed of the trucks/

tippers.

Paved Roads

� The roads will be maintained.

� Regular cleaning will be done to reduce the chances of road dust to become

airborne.

� Water sprinkling will be done on a fixed stretch of paved road passing

through the villages.

� Adequate transportation routes will be decided to transport the mineral and

will be maintained properly.

� Speed breakers will be constructed to restrict the speed of transporting

vehicles. However, limiting of vehicular speed will be adopted.

Transportation

� The vehicles will be maintained to control the air emissions.

� The speed of the vehicles will be maintained uniform.

� PUC certified vehicles will be used.

� The loaded vehicles will be covered with tarpaulin.

� Over loading will be avoided.

Other Measures

� Personal Protective Equipments like dust mask, ear plugs, ear muffs etc. will

be provided to the persons/ workers.

� Regular monitoring and analysis will be carried out through collection of air

samples from strategic monitoring sites. If the parameters go beyond the

permissible tolerance limits, corrective regulation measure will be taken.

4. Noise Environment � Noisy activities will be scheduled at normal working hours (daytime hours) to

the extent possible when the environment is least sensitive to noise impact.

� Regular inspection and maintenance of vehicles and equipment will be

performed to ensure efficiency and worn parts will be replaced.

� Limited numbers of equipments will be used on-site.

� The vehicles will be maintained in good condition and overloading will be

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� Speed limits will be enforced in relation to road conditions and on-route

communities.

� Road surfaces will be maintained in good condition to reduce tyre noise and

to assure continuous traffic flow to avoid prolonged idling.

� Noise monitoring will be conducted on a regular basis to determine

compliance with noise criteria.

� Personal protective devices i.e., earmuffs and earplugs will be provided to

workers, working in high noise areas.

� Periodical medical checkup will be organized for all workers to check any

noise related health problems.

5. Occupational Health and Safety Heat & Light

� The mine site will have adequate drinking water supply so that workers do not

get dehydrated.

� Lightweight and loose fitting clothes having light colors will be preferred to

wear.

� Rigorous exercise and more physical activities will be avoided in hot weather.

Noise

� Noise exposure measurements will be taken to determine the need for noise

control strategies.

� The personal protective equipment will be provided for mine workers.

� Supervisor will be instructed for reporting any problems with hearing

protectors or noise control equipment.

� At noisy working activity, exposure time will be minimized.

� Machineries will be labeled with noise levels.

Dust Control

� Dust generating sources will be identified and proper control measure will be

adopted.

� Face mask will be provided during mining activity.

� Periodic medical examinations will be provided for all workers.


6. Biological Environment � Mining activities will not cause any harm to riparian vegetation cover as the

working will not extend beyond the offset left against the banks.

� The lease area is devoid of any vegetation. Hence, It is proposed to develop

social forestry in the approach villages at public places like School, PHC’s,

Panchayat Bhawan with due permission from Panchayat and in consultation

with Forest Department/ local authorities.

� A total of about 16,000 trees of native species along with some fruit bearing

and medicinal trees will be planted at various places in a span of five years.

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maintenance will be done by the villagers/ NGO’s with their active participations.

Action plan for Green belt Development is given below:-

Particulars 1st

Year 2nd

Year 3rd

Year 4th

Year 5th

Year

1st

Half 2nd

Half 1st

Half 2nd

Half 1st

Half 2nd

Half 1st

Half 2nd

Half

No. of Plants 3,200 3,200 3,200 3,200 3,200

School

PHC’s

Panchyat Bhawan

Community Center

Religious Places

Fair Ground

The detail of villages in which plantation will be carried out during the mining period is given below:-

Block 1st

Year 2nd

Year 3rd

Year 4th

Year 5th

Year

A Ratanpura

Chawandiya

Nathiyas

Chawandiya

Aspur Panotiya Nahri Dulepura Shivnathpura,

Bawlas

B Bhatewar Barana Dhulkhera Thala Thala

Bemall

C Bari Sardar Singh Ka

Khera

Bajoliya Arjungarh Chilesa

D Tolas Asaholi, Tolas Ka Khera Riwara Boriyapura

Bawlas

7. Socio-Economic Aspect � Direct employment to the local people which help to sustain their livelihood.

� During the operational phase by the implementation of certain CSR activities

indirect employment will also generate.

� Improved livelihood.

� Training will be provided to the local persons

� Awareness programme will be organized.

8.4 ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION PROGRAMME

The Project Proponent is quite conscious of its responsibility for maintaining clean and a

healthy environment. The management is also keen to modify and make more efficient

measures towards suppression of pollution sources. Adequate fund for Pollution Control

Measures are provided as a part of overall project financing to ensure the availability of

proper treatment facilities. The overall investment in the project is assumed to be Rs

12.30 lacs. This cost will be spending phase wise along with the growth of project.

The breakup of the proposed cost for Environment Management Programme is given as

under:-





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Table 8.1: Provision for Environmental Protection Measures

S. No. Description Amount (Rs In lacs)

1. Pollution Monitoring – Air, Water, Noise 3.0

2. Dust Suppression – Water Sprinkling 3.0

3. Wire Fencing at Plantation Sites 0.5

4. Plantation Including Maintenance 0.8

5. Rain Water Harvesting 5.0

6. Haul Road Other Roads Repair and Maintenance 2.5

Total 14.80

The protection measures will be dynamic and subject to periodic review so that

measures remain effective and appropriate.

8.5 CONCLUSION

Various aspects of mining activities were considered and related impacts were

evaluated. Considering all the possible ways to mitigate the environmental concerns

Environmental Management Plan was prepared and fund has been allocated for the

same. The EMP is dynamic, flexible and subjected to periodic review. For project where

the major environmental impacts are associated, EMP will be under regular review.

Senior Management responsible for the project will conduct a review of EMP and its

implementation to ensure that the EMP remains effective and appropriate. Thus, the

proper steps will be taken to accomplish all the goals mentioned in the EMP and the

project will bring the positive impact in the study area.

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SECTION – IX

INDEX

9.1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... 162

9.1.1 LOCATION OF LEASE AREA .............................................................................. 162

9.1.2 DETAIL OF MINING LEASE ................................................................................. 162

9.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................... 163

9.2.1 GEOLOGY ............................................................................................................ 164

9.2.1.1 Local Geology ..................................................................................................... 164

9.2.1.2 Physiography ...................................................................................................... 165

9.2.2 GEOLOGICAL AND MINEABLE RESERVES ...................................................... 165

9.2.3 MINING ................................................................................................................. 165

9.2.4 PRODUCTION DETAILS ...................................................................................... 166

9.2.5 LAND USE PATTERN .......................................................................................... 166

9.3 DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT .............................................................. 167

9.3.1 LAND ENVIRONMENT ......................................................................................... 167

9.3.1.1 Land Use .............................................................................................................. 167

9.3.1.2 Soil Quality .......................................................................................................... 168

9.3.2 WATER ENVIRONMENT ...................................................................................... 168

9.3.3 AIR ENVIRONMENT................................................................................................ 171

9.3.3.1 Meteorology ......................................................................................................... 171

9.3.3.2 Ambient Air Quality ............................................................................................. 171

9.3.4 NOISE ENVIRONMENT ........................................................................................ 172

9.4 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL MEASURES AND MITIGATION MEASURES 173

9.5 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME................................................ 174

9.5.1 AIR ........................................................................................................................ 174

9.5.2 WATER ................................................................................................................. 174

9.5.3 NOISE ................................................................................................................... 174

9.5.4 HEALTH AND SANITATION ................................................................................ 174

9.6 ADDITIONAL STUDIES ......................................................................................... 175

9.6.1 PUBLIC HEARING ................................................................................................ 175

9.6.2 REPLENISHMENT STUDY ................................................................................... 175

9.6.3 RISK ASSESSMENT & MANAGEMENT .............................................................. 175

9.7 PROJECT BENEFITS ............................................................................................ 176

9.8 ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS .................................................. 176

9.9 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ........................................................... 177





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9.9.1 LAND USE MANAGEMENT ................................................................................. 177

9.9.2 WATER POLLUTION MANAGEMENT ................................................................. 178

9.9.3 AIR POLLUTION MANAGEMENT ........................................................................ 178

9.9.4 NOISE POLLUTION MANAGEMENT ................................................................... 179

9.9.5 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ........................................................... 179

9.10 CONCLUSION ....................................................................................................... 180





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9.0 SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION

9.1 INTRODUCTION

The proposed mining lease is situated in revenue villages of Tehsil – Raipur, district –

Bhilwara. The Letter of Intent has been issued by the Joint Secretary, Administration,

Govt. of Rajasthan, in favor of Mr. Abhishek Chaudhary vide letter no P.10(8) Khan/ Gr.

– 2/ 2013, Jaipur dated 27.02.2013 for removal of Sand (Minor Mineral) from Gair

Mumkin Nadi Nallah. The proposed lease area is 836.13 ha (excluding prohibited area).

The validity of lease area is 5 years. The river area spreads in 28 villages of Raipur

Tehsil, Bhilwara district. Lease area was demarcated along the course of the Kothari

River.

9.1.1 LOCATION OF LEASE AREA

Village Mandi, Jhalamali, Chhatol, Ladki, Bhatewar, Thoriyakheda (Bheenta),

Kalalkhedi, Borana, Dhulkheda (Bagoliya), Suras, Badi, Patiyon ka

Kheda, Thala, Gadariyon ka Kheda, Bagoliya, Peethalpura, Nathariyas,

Panotiya, Aspur, Fatehpura (Nahri), Nahri, Jogras, Dulhepura (Nahri),

Shivnathpura, Tolas, Rewara, Boriyapura, Lakhaholi.

Tehsil HQ Raipur

District HQ Bhilwara

9.1.2 DETAIL OF MINING LEASE

S.N. Particulars Details

1. Name of Project Bajri Mine (Minor Mineral)

2. Location Near revenue villages of Tehsil – Raipur, District - Bhilwara, Rajasthan.

3. Lease Area 836.13 ha. (excluding prohibited area)

4. Land Type Gair Mumkin Nadi Nallah

5. Latitude & Longitude Latitude - 25°23’32.61”N to 25°20’41.03”N

Longitude - 74°01’7.64”E to 74°18’52.35”E

6. Toposheet No. 45K/2, 45K/3, 45K/6, 45K/7

7. Elevation 477.0 to 582 MSL

8. Nearest Habitation Raipur ~ 4.0 km, S

9. Nearest Major Town Raipur ~ 4.0 km, S

10. Nearest Highway NH 158 – 28.36 Km, NNE

SH 12 – 14.19 Km, S

SH 61 – 20.70 Km, NNE

SH 56 – 38.31 Km, SW





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Gangapur - Karera Road – Passing through the lease area (Block A)

11. Nearest Railway

Station

Amet ~ 16.2 km, SSW

Bhilwara ~ 29.0 km, E

12. Nearest Airport Udaipur/ Dabok/ Maharana Pratap Airport ~ 87 km, SSW

13. Nearest Tourist Places None within 10 Km radius.

14. Defense Installations None within 10 Km radius.

15. Archaeological Sites None within 10 Km radius.

16. Ecological Sensitive

Zones


17. Reserved/ Protected

Forest


18. Nearest Streams/

Rivers/ Water Bodies






Khera

7.5 Km, NE

Kareliya Bala and

Kosithalaya Bala




19. Other Industries/

Mines

Adjoining to other Bajri Mines

20. Seismic Zone Zone – II as per IS – 1893 (Part-1) - 2002

9.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Mining Lease of Bajri (Minor Mineral) in an area of 836.13 ha (excluding prohibited area)

is located in revenue villages of Tehsil – Raipur, District - Bhilwara. The river area

spreads in 28 villages of Tehsil – Raipur, District – Bhilwara, Rajasthan. Lease area was

demarcated along the course of the Kothari River which flow from West side to East

side. Total length of the allotted lease area (Inclusive of prohibited area) is 58.9 Km.

Effective length of the lease area, where mining activities will be carried out is 39.2 Km.

The lease area have been divided into four blocks.

The mineable (proved & probable) reserves are 19.0 MCM with the targeted production

of 4.0 MCM with 0.80 MCMPA (1.12 MMTPA) production capacity for a 5 year duration.

Water requirement for the proposed project will be 16.5 KLD; out of which 3.5 KLD for

domestic use and 13.0 KLD for dust suppression.





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9.2.1 GEOLOGY

9.2.1.1 Local Geology

Soil/ alluvium varying in thickness from 3.0 to 8.0 m constitute the top horizons in the

area suitable for agriculture. Kothari River meanders through the area exposing the

alluvium and soil at the banks. Hard rock is exposed at places along the banks in the

lease area. Bajri is found in the river bed. This bed is presently dry and water flows only

during the rainy season. In this lease area in Tehsil – Raipur, Bhilwara district Bajri is

obtained from river bed of Kothari and Bahmani River and Kareliya Bala. Geological

succession of the Bhilwara district is given in Table 10.1

Table 9.1: Geological Succession

Unclassified Granites and Basic Rocks

Lower

Proterozoic

Rantham

bhor

Group

Bari Sadri

Formation

Hora

Formation

Mandalgarh

Formation

Satdudhia

Foramtion

Jahazpur

Group

Chuleshwarji

/ Jhikri/ Umer

Formation

Rajpura

Dariba

Group

Sindesar

Formation

- -

- Pur-

Banera

Group

Samodi

Formation

Sawar

Group

Morhi

Formation

Dariba

Formation

Tiranga

Formation

-

Maliakhera

Formation

Rewara

Formation

-

Bhinder

Formation

Pur/ Pansal

Formation

Ghantiali

Formation

Archaean Intrusives Berch granite and geiness

(2585 Ma)

Untala and gingla granites (2860 Ma), Ultramafics, Giyangarh – Asind acidic rocks,

Raipur-Jayayan mafic rocks

Bhilwara Sector Mandoli ka Pal Sarara Sector

Hindoli

Group

Nangauli

formation

Mangalwar

Complex

Potla/

Rajmahal

formation

- Sarara

formation

Sand

Mata

Complex

Baranch

formation

Sujanpura

formation

Lasaria/

Suwana

foramtion

Mandolin

ka pal

Fm

- Badnor

formation

- Kekri

formation

- - -

Bhander

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- - - Shambhu

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9.2.1.2 Physiography

The proposed lease area is gently dipping towards East side indicating the flow

direction of river. Highest elevation is 582.0 MSL and lowest elevation is 477.0 MSL.

The climate of the area is semi-arid type. The average mean annual rainfall is 633.9 mm.

9.2.2 GEOLOGICAL AND MINEABLE RESERVES

Geological Reserve : 22.33 MCM (2,23,28,873.56 m3)

Mineable Reserve : 19.0 MCM

Production : 1.12 MMTPA

Life of Mine : 5 Years

9.2.3 MINING

The proposed project is confined to dry bed extraction of sand from the river bed. The

operation will be carried out by semi-mechanized method. Lease area allotted is 836.13

ha. Total length of the area as per the description report stretches in the length of 58.9

Km.

The salient features of mode of working as per approved Mining Plan are:-

� Entire stretch of the lease area will be divided in to four blocks (A, B, C & D) for ease

of operation, supervision, management and safety.

� Workings will be restricted within the lease area.

� The mining will be done by forming only one bench because mining is limited up to 3

m depth from river bed.

� The height of the benches will be restricted to 3.0 m and width will be approx 20 m.

Bench will advance parallel to the bank of the river.

� Extraction activities will start in the blocks from the upstream side to downstream

side. This will not obstruct the movement of water, if any, during monsoon period in

the river course.

� Roads in the lease area for the movement of loaded trippers / trucks will not have

slopes more than 1 in 20.

� Roads will be properly maintained and water sprinkling will be done for dust

suppression.

� Every block will have its own approach roads, which already exists and is well

connected to main highways.

� Light weight excavators will be used for loading of mineral in tippers/ trucks.

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� No drilling/ blasting are required as the material is loose in nature. No processing of

mineral will be done.

9.2.4 PRODUCTION DETAILS The year wise development of mines for the five year will progress as per the table

below:-

Table 9.2: Production Details

[Production (MMTPA), Area (Ha.)]

Year Parameter Block A Block B Block C + D Total

I Area 13.33 8.0 5.33 26.66

Production 0.56 0.336 0.224 1.12

II Area 12.0 9.33 5.33 25.33

Production 0.504 0.392 0.224 1.12

III Area 13.33 8.0 5.33 27.99

Production 0.56 0.336 0.224 1.12

IV Area 13.33 8.0 5.33 26.66

Production 0.56 0.336 0.224 1.12

V Area 13.33 8.0 5.33 26.66

Production 0.56 0.336 0.224 1.12

Total Area 65.32 41.33 26.65 133.33

Production 2.744 1.736 1.12 5.6

Length of Lease Area (Km) 14.3 15.0 4.9 + 5.0=9.9 39.2

Width of Extraction (m) 45.67 27.54 26.9 --

9.2.5 LAND USE PATTERN

The land use for mining and allied purposes is given in Table 9.3.

Table 9.3: Land Use Pattern

S.

No.

Particulars Present land

use (ha.)

At the End of

3rd

Year (ha.)

At the end of 5th

year (ha.)

1. Pit area - 79.98 133.33

2. Dump area - - -

3. Safety

zone

Bridge (10 no.) 22.50 22.50 22.50

Roads (7 no.) 15.75 15.75 15.75

Wells (22 no.) 13.98 13.98 13.98

4. Infrastructure (Office, Temp.

shelter etc)

- 0.30 0.30


6. Plantation - - -





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7. Un-worked 783.90 703.62 650.27

Total 836.13 836.13 836.13

9.3 DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

For monitoring the environmental parameters like meteorology, air, water, soil and noise

quality, the monitoring stations have been established at six locations in the study area.

Additionally three stations were selected for surface water sampling. The base line data

has been collected in the post – monsoon season (October to December’ 2013). The

detail of the sampling locations is given in below Table:-

Table 9.4: Sampling Location Details

Sampling Location Distance (Km) Direction Components Remarks

Nathidiyas 0.18 SW Air, Water, Noise, Soil Upwind

Dhulkera 1.0 S Air, Water, Noise, Soil Downwind

Tolas 0.10 S Air, Water, Noise, Soil Downwind

Thala 0.40 S Air, Water, Noise, Soil Downwind

Bagoliya 0.576 NE Air, Water, Noise, Soil Upwind

Nahri 0.40 SW Air, Water, Noise, Soil Downwind

Nahri Ki Talab -- SW-1 Surface Water --

Bagoliya Ka Talab -- SW-2 Surface Water --

Thala Talab -- SW-3 Surface Water --

9.3.1 LAND ENVIRONMENT

9.3.1.1 Land Use

The land use pattern of the study area based on the latest satellite imagery is given

below:-

Table 9.5: LULC Detail

LULC Class Area (%) Area (m2)

Built up Area

Lease area 1.28 8361300.00

Residential 2.5 34755137.46

Transportation - Road 2.91 103098908.3

Total 6.69 146215345.78

Agriculture Cultivated Land 54.62 425699990.2

Total 54.62 425699990.2

Forest Orchard or Plantation 35.61 27975990.37

Total 35.61 27975990.37

Waste Land Waste Land 2.34 24159992.19

Total 2.34 24159992.19





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Water Body Water Bodies 2.02 29985280.71

Total 2.02 29985280.71

Grand Total 100 654036599.20

9.3.1.2 Soil Quality Soil samples were collected from six representative sampling locations. The soil analysis

results are given below:

Color of Soil : Light Brown to Brown Color

pH : 7.21 to 7.69

Total Organic Carbon : 0.72 to 0.95 %

Nitrogen as N : 164 to 289 mg/100gm

Phosphorus as P : 46 to 65 mg/100gm

Potassium as K : 142 to 196 mg/100gm

Boron as B : 0.08 to 0.22 mg/kg

Copper as Cu : 0.02 to 0.07 mg/kg.

Iron as Fe : 0.11 to 0.21 mg/Kg

Zinc as Zn : 4.11 to 5.12 mg/kg

9.3.2 WATER ENVIRONMENT

Three surface water sampling stations and six ground water sampling stations have

been considered in the study area. The analysis results of ground water samples are

presented below:-

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3

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6.9

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NT

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2.1

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260

480

400

500

440

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alc

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9.3.3 AIR ENVIRONMENT To assess the baseline status of the air quality in the study area systematic ambient air

quality monitoring has been carried out for criteria pollutants (PM10, PM2.5, NOX, SO2,

CO) at six representative ambient air quality monitoring stations.

9.3.3.1 Meteorology The recorded meteorological data for the study period at mine site is given below:-

Table 9.7: Summary of Meteorological Parameters

Month Temperature (0C) Relative Humidity (%) Rainfall in mm Wind Speed km/h

Max Min Max Min Max Total Max Min

October,13 34.7 17.3 76.9 7.7 0 0 8.0 < 1.0

November,13 31.5 10.6 84.8 7.7 0 0 7.0 < 1.0

December,13 29.9 9.8 93.9 6.8 0 0 7.0 <1.0

9.3.3.2 Ambient Air Quality Ambient air quality monitoring has been carried out with a frequency of two days per

week at six locations covering one complete season i.e. October to December’ 2013.

The summary of these results for all the locations is given below. These are compared

with the standards prescribed by Central Pollution Control board (CPCB) for rural and

residential zone.

Table 9.8: Ambient Air Quality Status

S.

No.

Criteria

Pollutant

Station

Code

Locations Arithmetic

Mean

Maximum Minimum Standard

Deviation

98th

Percentile

CPCB

Standards

1. PM10 A1 Nathidiyas 52.9 55.9 48.9 1.8 55.6 100

A2 Dhulkera 45 52.3 36.9 4 51.4

A3 Tolas 49.2 54.6 42.9 3.1 53.6

A4 Thala 48 56.2 39.9 4.5 54.8

A5 Bagoliya 47.3 54.2 41.6 4 52.3

A6 Nahri 63.2 69.3 54.8 4.1 68.2

2. PM2.5 A1 Nathidiyas 27.1 28.9 24.9 1 28.3 60

A2 Dhulkera 23.5 29.3 18.6 3 28.6

A3 Tolas 25.1 28.9 20.6 2.3 28.6

A4 Thala 26.7 33.4 21.6 3.5 32.3

A5 Bagoliya 24.4 28.6 21.3 1.9 27.2

A6 Nahri 35.2 42.2 26.3 4 41.4

3. SO2 A1 Nathidiyas 4.9 5.9 4.2 0.4 5.6 80

A2 Dhulkera 4.6 5.2 4.1 0.3 5.1

A3 Tolas 4.7 5.6 4.2 0.4 5.4





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A4 Thala 4.5 5.1 4.1 0.3 4.9

A5 Bagoliya 4.6 5.1 4.1 0.3 5

A6 Nahri 6 6.9 4.9 0.5 6.5

4. NOX A1 Nathidiyas 17.1 24.1 12.6 3.3 23.8 80

A2 Dhulkera 12.3 14.6 9.4 1.2 13.5

A3 Tolas 11.8 16.2 8.3 2.1 15.6

A4 Thala 11.2 14.2 8.4 1.7 13.6

A5 Bagoliya 11.7 16.6 8.6 2.2 15.6

A6 Nahri 22.9 27.3 13.5 4.3 27.2

5. CO A1 Nathidiyas 520 925 215 172 856 2000

A2 Dhulkera 371 745 185 140.8 642

A3 Tolas 506 856 214 182.1 765

A4 Thala 437 652 235 137.5 625

A5 Bagoliya 482 985 192 191.2 745

A6 Nahri 709 998 315 185.2 987

9.3.4 NOISE ENVIRONMENT The noise monitoring has been conducted for determination of noise levels at six

locations in the study area. The noise levels at each location were recorded for 24 hrs.

The results obtained were compared with the national standards and were found to be

within the standards. The collected data are:

Table 9.9: Ambient Noise Level Status

Station Name Nathidiyas Dhulkera Tolas Thala Bagoliya Nahri

Station Code N1 N2 N3 N4 N5 N6

Date of Sampling 06.11.2013 08.11.2013 11.11.2013 13.11.2013 15.11.2013 18.11.2013

Day Time (6.00 AM to 10.00 PM)

7:00 AM 46.6 45.3 44.9 41.6 45.6 43.9

8:00 AM 48.9 47.9 46.9 43.1 48.9 45.7

9:00 AM 50.1 48.9 48.9 45.6 50.2 48.9

10:00 AM 51.6 50.2 50.1 46.9 53.6 50.2

11:00 AM 50.3 49.6 47.6 47.3 51.6 51.9

12:00 Noon 48.9 46.8 45.3 46.5 50.3 48.7

13:00 PM 47.3 48.3 44.2 44.2 48.9 46.3

14:00 PM 49.9 50.6 46.4 45.9 46.3 42.8

15:00 PM 50.2 51.3 48.9 49.3 44.2 44.7

16:00 PM 51.3 52.6 49.9 51 46.9 48.9

17:00 PM 52.6 50.9 50.1 50.7 50.2 50.2

18:00 PM 51 48.5 51.6 48.6 51.6 52.6

19:00 PM 52.4 46.3 47.6 44.3 52.8 50.4

20:00 PM 50.6 42.8 46.2 41.3 48.9 48.9





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21:00 PM 48.9 38.9 42.3 38.9 46.3 42.3

22:00 PM 42.3 35.7 40.1 36.7 44.2 40.6

Maximum 52.6 52.6 51.6 51 53.6 52.6

Minimum 42.3 35.7 40.1 36.7 44.2 40.6

Day Equivalent 50.1 48.7 47.8 46.6 49.7 48.5

Night Time (10.00 PM to 6.00 AM)

23:00 PM 40.1 35.3 38.5 35.9 40.3 38.3

24:00 MN 38.5 35 36.4 35 38.6 36.8

1:00 AM 36.8 36.9 35.9 35.6 36.2 35.9

2:00 AM 35.9 37.7 35 35.9 35.1 35.2

3:00 AM 35.2 39.4 35.6 36.7 35.6 36.6

4:00 AM 38.9 40.2 36.9 38.9 36.9 38.9

5:00 AM 39.7 41.6 40.2 39.4 38.7 39.3

6:00 AM 41.5 43.7 42.7 40.5 42.5 41.7

Maximum 41.5 43.7 42.7 40.5 42.5 41.7

Minimum 35.2 35 35 35 35.1 35.2

Night Equivalent 38.8 39.7 37.9 37.2 38.2 37.8

9.4 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL MEASURES AND MITIGATION

MEASURES

The summary of anticipated adverse environmental impacts due to the proposed project

and mitigation measures are given below:-


Land Environment

The proposed extraction of

stream-bed materials, mining

below the existing streambed,

and alteration of channel-bed

form and shape leads to impacts

such as erosion of channel bed

and banks, increase in channel

slope.

No loss of top soil is expected as the Sand is exposed in river bed

surface. Sand mining will be restricted down to 3.0m below river

bed or 1.0 m above the ground water table, whichever less.

Therefore, the mining will not intersect the ground water table. Loss

of habitat will be minimized because the river bed mining will be

done only in dry bed. Quantities will be strictly limited so that sand

accumulation rates are sufficient to avoid extended impacts on

channel morphology. Safety Zone or Buffer area will be created

from the river banks to minimize the slope instability & erosion and

to increase the stability of structures. These safety zones will not be

mined out.

Water Environment

Impairment in riparian vegetation

and in stream habitat

Change in flow patterns resulting

from modification of the river bed

The depth of mining in the river bed will not be exceeded up to 3

meters depth or 1 m above the water table or whichever is less.

The mining will not be allowed below the water table. A safety zone

of 45.0 m radius is being earmarked for the wells located in the





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Increase in suspended sediment river bed. In the projects, it is not proposed to divert or truncate any

part of the stream. Portable toilets will be used. Modular STP will

be installed for sewage water treatment.

Air Environment

Dust will be generated mainly

during excavation, loading &

unloading activities.

Gaseous pollutants will by

generated mostly by the traffic.

It will be ensured that all the vehicles plying in the working zone are

properly tuned and maintained to keep emissions within the

permissible limits. At loading and unloading points, arrangement for

water sprinkling will be made so that dust generation during

transportation of materials is minimized further. The resultant will

remain within the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for

industrial/ residential areas.

Noise Environment

Various sources of noise mainly

attributed due to excavation

loading & unloading and mineral

transportation.

The noise levels from all these sources are periodical and restricted

to particular operation. The noise measurement data indicated that

present noise levels in the study area is within the permissible limits

of National Ambient Noise Quality Standards. Thus, due to natural

attenuation effects by proper green belt/ maintenance of machines

etc., the impact of noise levels will be minimal.

9.5 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME

9.5.1 AIR

Air quality monitoring will be carried out as per norms of RSPCB and CPCB.

9.5.2 WATER

Regular monitoring of ground water quality will be carried out at suitable locations. Water

samples will be collected four times in a year i.e. Pre - Monsoon, Monsoon, Post -

Monsoon and winter.

9.5.3 NOISE

Noise level will be recorded periodically at mine site near operating machines during day

and night time.

9.5.4 HEALTH AND SANITATION

Periodical medical checkup of workers is being done and medical facility provided.

Toilets and urinals will be provided near the mine site. Drinking water will be made

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9.6 ADDITIONAL STUDIES

9.6.1 PUBLIC HEARING

Public hearing will be conducted as per the guidelines of EIA Notification 14th

September, 2006 and its subsequent amendments. Issues raised during the public

hearing will be addressed along the budgetary provision with action plan will be

incorporated during the final submission of EIA / EMP Report.

9.6.2 REPLENISHMENT STUDY

Replenishment Rate is the rate at which sand / gravel is transported into the river

channel, which is under examination or subjected to sand extraction. This volume is

often considered as sustainable yield of that river. Dandy - Bolton equations are often

used to calculate the sedimentation yield. The formula uses catchment area and

mean annual runoff as key determinants to give a yield value. These equations

include all types of sediment yield (sheet and rill erosion, gully erosion, channel bed

and bank erosion and mass movement).

Annual sediment deposition was calculated by using Dandy - Bolton Equations. The

total annual suspended and bed load sediment yield is computed and found around

2,67,511 tonnes / year. Thus, about 2,67,511 tonnes sediment will be regenerated

every year in the catchment area as replenishment against the mined out quantities.

9.6.3 RISK ASSESSMENT & MANAGEMENT

Risk analysis is the systematic study of uncertainties and risks encountered in various

areas. Risk analysts seek to identify the risks involved in mining operations, to

understand how and when they arise, and estimate the impact (financial or otherwise) of

adverse outcomes. It also defines and analyzes the dangers to individuals, businesses

and government agencies posed by potential natural and human-caused adverse

events.

However, there are various factors, which can create unsafe working conditions /

hazards in mining of Bajri (minor minerals) from river bed. The following types of hazards

are identified during the Bajri mining operations:-

1. Accident during sand/mineral loading, transportation and dumping

2. Accident due to vehicular movement

3. Inundation/Flooding

4. Quick Sand Condition

Following procedure will be followed for effective management of any disaster in the

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Step 1: Identification of Disaster risk.

Step 2: Identification of persons at risk

Step 3: Removal of Hazard

Step 4: Evaluation of the risk

Step 5: Control measures to be taken

Step 6: Maintain Assessment records

Step 7: Review

9.7 PROJECT BENEFITS

The demand of Bajri has been rising in the state as a result of rising in construction

activities and development of the proposed project aims to fulfill the supply of Bajri. The

capacity of proposed project is 1.12 million tones, aiming to fill the demand – supply gap.

This proposed project will generate direct and indirect employment. Economy of the area

will get a boost and there will be overall growth of the region in terms of education,

health, training, awareness, transport, automobile, industry, infrastructure. The standard

of living accordingly will also get an upliftment on the positive side. Plantation will be

carried out as social forestry programme in villages, school and the areas allocated by

the Panchayat / State authorities to improve environment of its surrounding area.

9.8 ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS

Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) is a form of economic analysis in which costs and benefits

are quantified and compared. Environmental cost-benefit analysis is defined as the

evaluation and comparison of capital and environmental costs of a project to estimate its

relative merits and demerits. CBA is a technique that compares the monetary value of

benefits with the monetary value of costs in order to evaluate and prioritize issues. The

Cost Benefit analysis for the proposed Bajri mining project is given below:

Table 9.10: Benefit Cost Analysis Calculation

Discount Rate (r) 0.10

Base Case PV 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year

BENEFITS (Rs. in Crores)

Bajri Sale 43.68 8.74 8.74 8.74 8.74 8.74

Royalty to State Govt. 11.20 2.24 2.24 2.24 2.24 2.24

Total Benefits 54.88 10.98 10.98 10.98 10.98 10.98

COSTS (Rs. in Crores)

Tender Cost 0.3 0.3 0 0 0 0

EMP Cost 0.12 0.0246 0.0246 0.0246 0.0246 0.0246





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CSR Cost 0.13 0.026 0.026 0.026 0.026 0.026

Financial Assurance 0.199 0.20 0 0 0 0

Dead Rent Cost 1.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25

O & M Cost 22.4 4.48 4.48 4.48 4.48 4.48

Total Cost 24.40 5.280 4.781 4.781 4.781 4.781

Net Benefits (Rs. in

Crores) 30.48 5.70 6.195 6.195 6.195 6.195

Summary of CBA Calculation

NPV (Rs. in Crores) 23.0

IRR* --

PV Benefit (Rs. in Crores) 41.61

PV Cost (Rs. in Crores) 18.58

BCR** 2.24

*Since, values have not any negative value, so IRR is not calculated.

**Since, BCR = PVB/ PVC > 1, it means Project is Acceptable.

From the above calculation, cost amounting to Rs. 24.40 crores whereas benefit was

evaluated to be Rs.54.88 crores. The Net Present Value (NPV) was calculated to Rs.

23.0 crores whereas internal rate of return (IRR) has not been calculated because data

have not any negative value. The ratio of benefit to cost (BCR) was found 2.24, showing

that the quantifiable benefits due to the project far outweigh the quantifiable cost of the

project.


Environmental Management Plan (EMP) aims at the reservation of ecological system by

considering in – built pollution abatement facilities at the mine site. Some of the major

criteria governing the environmental measures will be adopted.

9.9.1 LAND USE MANAGEMENT

To minimize the adverse effects, the following suggestions have been made.

� Bajri will not be excavated within 45 m of any rail/ road bridge. Safety zone of about

45 m on each side of the bridge has been earmarked. No workings will be extended

in this zone.

� 7.5 m offset will also be left against the banks to protect side collapse / scouring and

riparian vegetation

� A safety zone of 45.0 m radius is being earmarked for the wells located in the river

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� Regular visual observations will be made for erosion of river banks. Any irregular or

abnormal condition, if observed will be taken care of. The banks will be revamped

before the monsoon and during the suspension of mining activity.

� Soil samples collected from strategic locations and analysis will be done once in

every two years with regard to poisonous constituents, if any.

� To prevent erosion, moving the road or footpath will be kept away from the river’s

edge.

� Care will be taken to ensure that ponding is not formed in the river bed

9.9.2 WATER POLLUTION MANAGEMENT

Some of the control measures adopted for controlling water pollution are as follows:-

� Based on results from monitoring corrective regulatory measures will be taken.

� Measurement of water level fluctuations to assess impact of mining activity on the

water table depletion in close proximity of dug wells and bore wells.

� Rainwater harvesting has been proposed which has been accepted world wide as

cost-effective methods for augmenting ground water resources and for

arresting/reversing the declining trends of ground water levels.

� Regular monitoring and analysis of water samples at strategic locations will be

carried out to monitor the water quality.

� Domestic waste water will be treated by Modular STP and treated water will be used

in dust suppression.

9.9.3 AIR POLLUTION MANAGEMENT

Following mitigation measures are envisaged:-

� The speed of the vehicles will be maintained uniform.

� Regular pollution checks and certification of vehicles will be done.

� Limited number of mine-related vehicle will be maintained on the public roadways to

reduce the traffic to minimize impacts on local people.

� The loaded vehicles will be covered with tarpaulin.

� Over loading will be avoided and free board will be left in the loaded trucks to prevent

spillage.

� The roads will be maintained.

� Regular cleaning will be done to reduce the chances of road dust to become

airborne.

� Water sprinkling will be done on a fixed stretch of paved road passing through the

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� Natural barriers will be developed along the roadside to control the dispersion of dust

particles.

� Fixed transportation routes will be decided to transport the sand and will be

maintained properly.

� The use of unimproved roads will be limited to emergency use only.

� Speed breakers will be constructed to restrict the speed of transporting vehicles.

However, limiting of vehicular speed will be adopted.

� Regular monitoring and analysis will be carried out through collection of air samples

from strategic monitoring sites. If the parameters go beyond the permissible

tolerance limits, corrective regulation measure will be taken.

9.9.4 NOISE POLLUTION MANAGEMENT

The following control measures are to be undertaken to bring down the noise levels:-

� Noise barriers will be constructed to control the noise pollution.

� Noisy activities will be scheduled at normal working hours (day time hours) to the

extent possible when the environment is least sensitive to noise impact.

� Regular inspection and maintenance of vehicles and equipment will be performed to

ensure efficiency and worn parts will be replaced.

� The vehicles will be maintained in good condition and overloading will not be done.

� Speed limits will be enforced in relation to road conditions and on-route communities.

� Noise monitoring will be conducted on a regular basis to determine compliance with

noise criteria.

� Personal protective devices i.e., earmuffs and earplugs will be provided to workers,

working in high noise areas.

� Periodical medical checkup will be organized for all workers to check any noise

related health problems.

� Operational noise level status will be displayed on machines to identify the extent of

noise level and to control the exposure times at which worker are exposed to higher

noise levels.

9.9.5 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

� To avoid any adverse effect on the health of the workers due to dust, noise etc.

extensive measures has to be adapted related to safety aspect.

� Regular maintenance and testing all the tools & equipments as per manufacturer’s

guidelines.

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� Periodical Medical Examination of all workers by medical specialists will be

conducted.


9.10 CONCLUSION

EIA study was performed as per the approved TOR. Various environmental attributes

were studied relating with aspects of mining activities. The related impacts were

identified and evaluated. Considering all the possible ways to mitigate the environmental

concerns Environmental Management Plan was prepared and accordingly fund was

allocated. The EMP has been dynamic, flexible and subject to periodic review. CSR

activities were identified and for its time bound implementation, fund has been allocated.

The project will increase the revenue of the State Govt. as well as it will help in the social

upliftment of the local people. The green belt development programme will help in

increasing the green cover in the nearby areas. Thus, the proposed project is not likely

to affect the environment or adjacent ecosystem adversely. The Senior Management will

be responsible for the project review of EMP and its implementation to ensure that the

EMP remains effective and appropriate. Thus, the proper steps will be taken to

accomplish all the goals mentioned in the EMP and the project will bring the positive

impact in the study area.

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SECTION – X

INDEX

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10.0 DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANT ENGAGED

Declaration by Experts contributing to the EIA of Bajri Mine (Minor Mineral).

I hereby, certify that I was a part of the EIA team in the following capacity that developed the

above EIA.

EIA Coordinator

Name Mr. K. N. S. Rao

Asstt. EIA Coordinator Neha Bhargava

Signature & Date

Period of Involvement 05.03.2013 – 31.03.2015

Contact Information 0141-4013996, 4016996

Functional Area Experts: -

S.

No.

Functional

Areas

Name of the Expert/s Involvement

(Period & Task**)

Signature &

Date

1 AP Yashwant Bordia

Neha Bhargava

Piyush Kumar

� Relevant inventorization

� Prediction of air pollution and its

management.

2 WP Yashwant Bordia

Harish Kumar

� Relevant inventorization

� Prediction of water pollution and its

management.

� Water balance.

3 SHW Yashwant Bordia

Dr. Alok Pandey

Prabhakar Sharma

� Identification of nature of waste,

categorization, and quantity of

generated OB/ waste.

� Prediction of waste pollution and its

management.

4 SE Arvind Prakash Dubey � Secondary data of Census of India,

2001.

� Socio- Economic impact

assessment. Study of the socio

economic and cultural aspects.

5 EB Dr. Yati Kachhawa � Ecological and biodiversity survey

� Identification of species (flora and

fauna).

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� Conservation plan for fauna, in case

of schedule-I.

6 HG Vikrant Mahendran � Hydrogeological survey for

assessing aquifer distribution of the

area

� Water resource evaluation of the

area.

� Pre-monsoon & Post-monsoon

collection of water level & quality

data.

7 GS Vikrant Mahendran � Field Survey for assessing the

regional and local geology of the

area.

8 AQ K. N. Sudershan Rao

Neha Bhargava

Harish Kumar

� Study of primary data

� Air Quality Modelling and its

interpretation.

9 NV K. N. Sudershan Rao

Harish Kumar

� Prediction of Noise pollution.

� Mitigation measures

10 LU Vikrant Mahendran � Satellite imaginary.

� Inference

11 RH K. N. Sudershan Rao

Dr. Alok Pandey

� Assessment of risk involved, if any.

� Management plan for safety.

Declaration by the Head of the Accredited Consultant Organization

I, Sunita Mantri, hereby, confirm that the above mentioned experts prepared the EIA of Bajri Mine

(Minor Mineral). I also confirm that I shall be fully accountable for any misleading information

mentioned in this statement.

****************

Signature

Name Mrs. Sunita Mantri

Designation CMD

Name of the EIA Consultant Organization Enkay Enviro Services Pvt. Ltd., Jaipur

NABET Certificate No. & Issue Date Accredited consultant at S. No. 43 as per List of

Accredited Consultant Organizations

ENKAY GROUP

Registered Office:

24-B, Dadu Marg, Gopal Bari, Jaipur-302001

Ph: 0141-4013996, 4023996 Fax. 0141-4026996

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