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Shri Pradeep Jain
Village: kanheri, District: Narsinghpur
Executive Summary
6.817 Ha Limestone & Dolomite/Marble
Block mine
Ex. Summary 1 M/s Creative Enviro Services, Bhopal
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. PREAMBLE
Minerals are the chief source of present phase of industrialization,
and play an important role in the present phase of the national
economy and overall development of the nation.
India is endowed with significant mineral resources. India produces
89 minerals out of which 4 are fuel minerals, 11 metallic, 52 non-
metallic and 22 minor minerals.
The Madhya Pradesh is enriched with steel grade, refractory grade
and low silica dolomite & vast reserves of limestone. 3625.98
million tonnes limestone & 1152.66 million tonnes dolomite deposits
are spread over in the districts of Damoh, Balaghat, Satna,
Chhatarpur, Sagar, Mandla, Hoshangabad, Mandsaur, Jabalpur,
Katni, Sidhi, Dhar, Khargone, Morena, Narshinghpur, Seoni, Rewa,
Jhabua, Alirajpur, Panna, Khandwa and Dewas.
In the Narsinghpur district Soap stone, dolomite, fireclay,
limestone found excessively apart from this building constructions
stone is also found near village Gontitoriya. Fireclay found mainly
in Kanharpani, Bachai, Heengpani and Hiranpur hills. From various
hilly areas we found Murram, crashed stones and from rivers sand
which is used for construction purpose. Cement manufactured
from limestone, cement pipes are prepared from cement. In
village Chichali metal called peetal combination of copper and zinc
utensils prepared. Chichali is very famous for these items.
Limestone & Dolomite Mining project is located at village – Kanheri,
Tahsil Tendukheda; Narsinghpur District (MP). 6.817 Ha mining
lease area is being operated by the lessee Shri Pradeep Jain,
Tendukheda having Reg. office at Jain Medical Store, Tendukheda
Dist. Narsingpur (MP) and & lessee is private individual.
Shri Pradeep Jain
Village: kanheri, District: Narsinghpur
Executive Summary
6.817 Ha Limestone & Dolomite/Marble
Block mine
Ex. Summary 2 M/s Creative Enviro Services, Bhopal
In order to assess the likely impacts on environment due to ongoing
mining activity and to have a tool of environment management,
Shri Pradeep Jain has submitted the Rapid Environment Impact
Assessment study report for mining project.
2. LOCATION
6.817Ha of mining lease area with production of 4000 Tones per
year at village Kanheri, Tahsil Tendukheda, Narsinghpur District (M
P). The mining plan of the area was approved for grant of mining
lease vide letter no. MP/Narsingpur/dolomite/mining plan/G-33/01-
02 dated 21-11-2001. Agreement of lease was executed on 06-06-
2002, for a period of 20 years for mineral dolomite and limestone
subsequent supplementary agreement for block cutting permission
was executed dated on 05-05-2003 for existing lease period. Expiry
of lease period is 05-06 2022.
District/ State Taluka Village Khasara No Area
Narsinghpur (MP) Tendudkheda Kanheri Part of 55 7.626 Ha
3. ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
About 90m high hill is situated in the south eastern part of the
applied area. It has gentle slope towards North West. The lowest
elevation of the applied area is 330m in the south western part and
highest elevation is 420m at eastern boundary. A depression is seen
in the south western part forming a small valley and course of a
small seasonal rivulet. This flows from N.E to S.W direction. In all 5
Bahera, 2 Chirhul and 1 Pansi tree are seen in the south eastern
part. Rest of the area is devoid of tree but area is covered by the
scattered patches of local shrubs and bushes.
The area lies at the cross section of 23o09’16’’ to 23o09’27’’ N and
78o54’29’’ to 78o54’43’’ E and is covered under Toposheet no
55I/16. Lowest MRL of the area is 330AMSL.
Shri Pradeep Jain
Village: kanheri, District: Narsinghpur
Executive Summary
6.817 Ha Limestone & Dolomite/Marble
Block mine
Ex. Summary 3 M/s Creative Enviro Services, Bhopal
Details of Project Settings
S. No. Particulars Details
1 Latitude 23o09’16’’ to 23o09’27’’ N
2 Longitude 78o54’29’’ to 78o54’43’’ E
3 Height above mean sea level
420-330AMSL
4 Nearest City Tehdukheda about 4.5 km
5 Nearest Railway Station -
6 Nearest Airport Jabalpur located at about 119 km from the mines by road.
7 Nearest Highway Jabalpur- Bhopal National
highway-12
8 Nearest Village Kanheri – 0.7 km –E
9 Hills/Valley No
10 Ecological Sensitive Zone No national parks and
sanctuary
11 Reserve Forest Rajgarh RF- NE- 5km Rampura PF- NNW-3km Amakhoh RF- NNW-6km
Alanpur RF- NNW-6km Sagoni PF- NW- 7km
Bhorpani PF- NW- 8km Marawan PF- WWN-6km
Piparwani PF-NE-5km
12 Historical Place No
13 Nearest River/ Nalla Baranj Nadi – W - 2.5km
Ghogra nalla – WWN - 3.0km Pandajhic Nadi- EES- 4.0 km
14 Annual Climatic
Conditions
Max. Temperature – 47.6oC
Minm Temperature – 3.2 oC Average Rainfall–1250 mm
4. TRANSPORT
The applied area is located at a distance of about 4km. ESE of
tendukheda, the Tehsil H.Q of Narsingpur dist., and is approachable
by a fair weather road. Tendukheda is situated on Jabalpur – Bhopal
NH-12 via Shahpura at a distance of 119 km from Jabalpur and on
Sagar – Narsingpur NH-26 at a distance of 75km from Narsingpur.
5. REASON FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA)
Shri Pradeep Jain
Village: kanheri, District: Narsinghpur
Executive Summary
6.817 Ha Limestone & Dolomite/Marble
Block mine
Ex. Summary 4 M/s Creative Enviro Services, Bhopal
The impact of mine on the environment depends to a large extent
on its location with respect to Human settlements, meteorological
conditions, ambient air quality, water bodies, agricultural and forest
land etc.
Most of the adverse impacts of mines are amenable to technological
control by providing necessary preventive and control measures and
finally through effective environmental management of the
operating mines. Keeping in view the likely impacts of mines on
environment, this Rapid environment impact assessment report has
been prepared for submission to State Pollution Control Board and
Ministry for Environment and Forests (MoEF) for clearance of the
proposed mining area.
6. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
RESERVES
Category Geological Reserves
m.t.
Mineable reserves m.t.
Limestone Dolomite Limestone Dolomite
Proved
Probable Possible
870450
1456080 1008480
230669
385861 267247
710550
- -
188296
- -
3335010 883777 710550 188296
Grand total 4218787 898849
Mineable Reserves & Anticipated Life of the Mine
The balance recoverable proved reserve of Limestone &
Dolomite/Marble block at Kanheri limestone & dolomite/Marble
Block Mine stands at 345598 tones. Therefore, life of the mine will
be 345598 Tonnes/4000 Tonnes = 86years from 25.03.2009.
Where 4000 tones of recoverable limestone & Dolomite/Marble
Block is considered as production per annum.
The life of the mine is worked out on the basis of the production
projected presently. This will change depending upon the market
Shri Pradeep Jain
Village: kanheri, District: Narsinghpur
Executive Summary
6.817 Ha Limestone & Dolomite/Marble
Block mine
Ex. Summary 5 M/s Creative Enviro Services, Bhopal
conditions as well as the increase in reserves after proposed
exploration.
6.3 Mining Method
Proposed mining will be carried out by open cast mechanized mining
method using Jack hammer/drill rod and chin which is made with
diamond segments. Holes will be matched for cutting purpose then
diamond chain/rope will be put in to holes for cutting of blocks.
Block of Marble will be sold from the mine site for further processing
of slab cutting and polishing purpose. During the past period of
mining about 20% recovery of marble is seen, same has been
anticipated and taken for calculation purpose, remaining 80%
volume will generate as waste in the form of weathered, highly
jointed, fractured, unsalable marble. Hired truck dumpers will be
used for transportation of Marble blocks from mine site. No
overburden is there where the proposal of mining is given, hence
there will be no development benches, working will continue
through production benches. Angle of slope of benches will be 450.
Height of benches will not more than width of benches.
Weathered rock/ mine waste generated during the proposed mining
will be placed in non mineralized area, along the southern boundary
of the area. Mine waste generated during the lease period will be
placed in eastern non mineralized area.
During the proposed mining one 10 m. deep bore hole will be drilled
to confirm the depth persistence of mineral. Plantation of about 50
trees/ year will be carried out along the western barrier zone area.
About 900 m2 area will be covered by the proposed plantation.
Proposed mining will be carried out by extending north eastern face
of pit A, during the proposed mining, pit C will be also covered
within the proposal of mining. Proper rectangular shape will be
provided to working pit. One strip will be made for individual year.
Production of marble will be achieved by cutting of marble blocks.
Shri Pradeep Jain
Village: kanheri, District: Narsinghpur
Executive Summary
6.817 Ha Limestone & Dolomite/Marble
Block mine
Ex. Summary 6 M/s Creative Enviro Services, Bhopal
Drill holes will be match in three dimensions. The drilling of holes
will be done with use of Jack hammer and LD-4. The vertical hole
will be drilled with the help of LD-4 and horizontal hole will be
drilled with use of Jack hammer. Then the holes will be, matched
from horizontal to vertical for putting the chain for cutting purpose.
After matching of hole the chain made with diamond segments is
put in to the holes. During the cutting process continuous fall of
water is done on the chain for cooling.
The block will be free from bottom and vertical plane. The block will
be separated with the help of hydraulic jack, if required re-cutting
of block will be done as per required size. The block will be lifted
from pit bottom to mine head/ stock yard using derrick / steel wire
rope.
Being running mine, machinery required for proposed mining is
available, same will be used for proposed mining. The details of
available machinery as on date of submission of this plan are
mentioned below.
PARTICULARS
a. Zip crane, diesel operated 15 t. capacity, local made
b. DG SET 50 KV (hired basis)
c. 4 HP Submersible pump
d. Wire saw 1 Nos 40 H.P.
e. Compressor tractor mounted for drilling purpose 20 feet / 60
m.
f. Diamond rope sharp
g. One tractor troy for dumping of waste material
h. Cat 330 Excavator with tipper combination (hired basis)
i. 1 Nos 20 H.P.
j. LD –4 (Drill rod 4’’)
6.4 Salient Features of the Mines
S. No. Particulars Details
Shri Pradeep Jain
Village: kanheri, District: Narsinghpur
Executive Summary
6.817 Ha Limestone & Dolomite/Marble
Block mine
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1 Type of Mine Open Cast
2 Mining Lease Area 6.817Ha
3. Mineable Area 3.4240 Ha
4. Existing Pits & Quarries 0.3563Ha
5. Existing Dumps 0.3651ha
6. Infrastructure and road 0.0220
7. Mineral Storage Nil
8. Plantation 0.2ha
9. Barren Land 5.8736 Ha
10. Proved Geological Reserve 1387379 tonnes
11. Recoverable Reserve 345598.00tonnes
12. Method of mining Mechanized
13. Ultimate Depth of Mining up to 330mRL
14. Ultimate Pit Slope 45o
15. Present capacity of mines 4000 tonnes per annum
16. Expected Life of Mines 86 years
17. Lease Period 20 year upto 2021
18 Thickness of top soil/OB
Minimum 0.0 m
Maximum 0.0 m
Average 0.0 m
19 Stripping Ratio Nil
20 Existing mode to transportation
of Dolomite & Limestone
Road
21 Area to be covered under dumps
1.3131ha
22 Area covered under pit 1.1273Ha
23 Area to be reclaimed by lease
period end
Nil
24 Area to be covered under
plantation by lease period end
2.0 ha
25 Average mRL 420-330AMSL
28 Ground water table
Monsoon period 10m bgl (320mRL) 29
Dry month 12m bgl (318mRL)
6.5 Blasting
Proposal of blasting is not given for the purpose of marble mining.
Opencast mechanized method of mining with drilling proposed in
Shri Pradeep Jain
Village: kanheri, District: Narsinghpur
Executive Summary
6.817 Ha Limestone & Dolomite/Marble
Block mine
Ex. Summary 8 M/s Creative Enviro Services, Bhopal
the approved mining plan and the same method has been adopted
during past and will be continued in future also.
6.5.1 Drilling
For matching the holes drilling will be carried out, during the drilling
respiratory mask will be provided to driller and other workers,
safety, shoes and helmet will e provided to all mine workers. The
above machinery will be used on the hire basis as and when
required.
6.6 Proposed Rate of Production
It will be about 4000 tonnes per year of saleable limestone &
Dolomite/Marble Block for full year after complete development of
the Mining.
6.7 Loading
Loading of limestone & Dolomite/Marble block will be done by Crane
to the trolley/trucks and will be sending to the end users. The
overburden will be removed and stacked in a place in the surface.
Subsequently it will be mechanically loaded to the tipper for onward
dumping to the predetermined space in the lease boundary.
6.8 Hauling/Transport
The haulage of mineral from working face to trucks or stacking site
in quarry bottom will be done crane. The haulage of O.B. will be
done with tractor trolley or 10 tonnes tippers. This will be done as
and when required.
6.9 Mine Drainage
The water table as seen in a nearby well goes down 318 MRL i.e. 12
meters below surface during summer and rise upto 320 MRL during
rainy season. At the end of the lease period, the deepest working is
likely to reach to 330 MRL. Therefore, the water table will remain
much below the bottom most mine workings even during the rainy
season. Proposed working will be carried out on the hill; hence mine
drainage will not be required. Rain water accumulated in the
Shri Pradeep Jain
Village: kanheri, District: Narsinghpur
Executive Summary
6.817 Ha Limestone & Dolomite/Marble
Block mine
Ex. Summary 9 M/s Creative Enviro Services, Bhopal
working pit will drain out in a natural way through the joints, cracks
and fractures.
6.10 Solid Waste Management
Waste will generate in the form of weathered rock boulders, these
un-salable and undersize marble boulders. During the past mining
about 3563 m2 area is seen excavated and about 3651 m2 area is
seen covered by the existing mine waste dumps. About 20%
recovery of mineral was seen and remaining 80 % volume is seen
as waste in the form of weathered rock, same ratio of mineral and
waste is considered for proposed mining. During the proposed
mining about 17568 m3 mine waste is likely to be generated which
will be placed in the form of one dump for each year will be placed
along the southern boundary of the area. During the past mining
generation of sub grade mineral is not seen hence it is anticipated
that no sub grade mineral will be generate during the proposed
mining. During the lease period about 24952 m3 mine waste is likely
to be generated which will be placed in the form of one accumulated
dump along north eastern corner of the area.
In view of utilization of barrier zone area same has been chosen for
placing waste dumps. Waste generated during the proposed mining
will be placed in the form of one dump for each year along the
southern boundary of the area.
6.11 Resource Requirement
The present proposal is to carry out mining for Limestone &
Dolomite at Village Kanheri, Tehsil Tendukheda, Dist. Narsinghpur
(MP) for efficient operation of the mines all necessary utilities will be
made available, a brief description of the same is given below.
6.11.1Storage facility
It is proposed to provide adequate storage facilities for the
excavated mineral, explosives and waste dumps, which is
Shri Pradeep Jain
Village: kanheri, District: Narsinghpur
Executive Summary
6.817 Ha Limestone & Dolomite/Marble
Block mine
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generated/used during mining process. Proposed excavated
minerals and waste dumps will be kept in the existing mining lease
area.
6.11.2 Project Cost
Project Estimated Cost in Lac of Rupees
Mining of Limestone & Dolomite/Marble Block
Rs25Lac
6.11.3 Electric System
The power requirement for the project has been met by M P State
Electricity Board, which is available at village Kanheri.
6.11.4 Water Supply
The total fresh water needs to be pumped is about 7.5 KL per day
for consumption of domestic and mining purpose. This quantity of
water will be taken from the 700m distance towards the East
direction at Kanheri village. The details of water balance of existing
/proposed mining project are given below:
WATER BALANCE OF MINING PROJECT
Process Total
a) Mine Site
Dust suppression 2kl 2kl
Green Belt 1kl 1kl
Wire Saw 3kl 3kl
b) Domestic
Drinking & Washing 1.5kl 1.5kl
Total (A + B) 7.5kl 7.5kl
Domestic waste water 0.8kl 0.8kl
7. EXISTING ENVIRONMENT SCENARIO
7.1 Climate
In the district climate is very pleasant except in summers. Except
South West Monsoon rest of the year waves moves slowly. District's
Shri Pradeep Jain
Village: kanheri, District: Narsinghpur
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6.817 Ha Limestone & Dolomite/Marble
Block mine
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usual minimum temperature rests around 25-26 degree Celsius and
maximum temperature raises upto 45-46 degree Celsius. May is the
hottest month of the year. It is very excessive hot during summer
and in the end of this season dustful storms come. When Mansoon
reaches mercury goes very down. District's 90% rainfall observed in
mansoon months only i.e. June to September. An average rainfall is
of 60 days and measuring approximately 40 Inches. During
December-January it is very cold and average temperature during
day time is around 9 degree Celsius. A sometimes cold wave also
occurs and heavy fog also observed.
The brief discussion over the meteorological condition of the area is
as below:
• Temperature: The winter season starts from December and
continues till the end of February. January is the coolest month with
the mean daily maximum temperature at 20oC and the mean daily
minimum temperature at 7.2oC. Both the night and day
temperatures increase rapidly during the onset of the summer
season from March to June. During summer season, the mean
maximum temperature (May) was observed to be 42.0oC with the
mean minimum temperature (March) at 14oC. The maximum
temperature in the monsoon season (Sep.) observed to be 39oC
whereas the minimum temperature was observed to be 13.2oC. By
the end of September with the onset of post-monsoon, the day
temperatures increase slightly, with the mean maximum
temperature at 26oC and the mean minimum temperature at 12oC.
• Relative Humidity: The air is generally humid in this region during
the monsoon when the average relative humidity at 0830 hr. was
observed to be with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 52%.
Similarly, at 1730 hr., the average value was observed to be with a
maximum of 94% and a minimum of 60%. Generally, the weather
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Village: kanheri, District: Narsinghpur
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Block mine
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during Post monsoon seasons was observed to be with a maximum
of 90% and a minimum of 15%.
• Rainfall: Monsoon in the area comes from southwesterly winds.
The rainfall in the area is very erratic. The average annual rainfall
based on the last 10-year IMD data, was observed to be 1250 mm.
The monsoon sets in the month of June and continues till mid
observed in the evenings, with clear mornings. During the monsoon
season, both in the mornings and evenings, the skies were found to
be clouded.
• Cloud: 30 years average data reveal that maximum cloud cover
was observed around 7.0 oktas in the month of July, august.
Whereas cloud cover was observed around 2.2 (in oktas) in the
month of November, December, January, February and March.
• Wind Pattern
Generally light to moderate winds prevails throughout the year.
Winds were light and moderate particularly during the morning
hours. While during the afternoon hours the winds were stronger. A
review of the wind rose diagram shows that predominant winds are
mostly from S, NE & N directions followed by S direction.
• Wind Patterns during study period
The predominant directions of wind were observed from S, NE & N.
7.2 AIR QUALITY
To establish the ambient air quality, sampling and testing were
conducted. Air sampling stations were established at eight (8)
locations around the proposed mining area to assess the
background air pollution levels.
OF AIR SAMPLING RESULTS WITH CPCB NORMS
A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 CPCB Norms
Indl. &
Mixed
used
area
Residenti
al & Rural
Area
October to December, 08
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Block mine
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SPM Concentration
Average 115.17 109 10.17 109.92 154.71 175.5 109.67 106
Maximum 140 140 124 132 176 196 134 124
Minimum 96 80 90 90 108 144 92 80
500
200
RPM Concentration
Average 66.33 57.25 61.67 59.5 65.46 72.33 62.92 43.46
Maximum 88 80 86 78 84 90 89 62
Minimum 48 40 44 42 42 52 38 22
150 100
SO2 Concentration
Average 8.23 8.75 6.96 6.35 10.37 13.09 10.4 5.78
Maximum 8.8 9.6 8.2 6.9 12.2 16.9 12.8 6.98
Minimum 7.4 7.2 5.65 5.4 8.1 10.1 8.2 4.67
120
80
NOX Concentration
Average 10.25 10.46 9.39 9.39 12.98 15.84 12.53 8.29
Maximum 10.9 11.6 10.92 10.1 15.8 18.1 13.7 10.75
Minimum 9.6 9.6 8.07 8.6 10.12 13 10.2 7.06
120
80
7.3 NOISE LEVEL
Ambient noise levels were measured at different locations (same as
ambient air monitoring locations for two days on hourly basis) to
establish present scenario which shall be described as follows.
� All the values are well within the norms prescribed by CPCB
for industrial and commercial area.
� Main source of noise are traffic movements.
7.4 WATER QUALITY
Surface Water
The Surface water bodies in the study area mainly Baranj Nadi,
Pandajhic Nadi & Ghogra Nalla located W, EES & NNW direction at
about 2.0km, 4km & 3km respectably from mine. The water from
Baranj Nadi & Pandajhic Nadi is used for domestic as well as
drinking purpose. In addition, most of the water bodies are dry
during the summer months excluding those water bodies, which are
situated in the study area. These water bodies are filled with
rainwater.
The data conform to the water quality standards for most of the
parameters. The dissolved oxygen levels range between 3.5 to 3.9
mg/l, Total Hardness ranges from 624 to 680 mg/l; BOD levels are
as low as 5 to 8 mg/l. The heavy metal content has been observed
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Village: kanheri, District: Narsinghpur
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Block mine
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within the limit. The analysis of the sample indicates that the
organic pollution of River is insignificant. The physico-chemical and
biological analysis revealed that all the parameters are well within
the prescribed limits of IS: 2296.
Ground Water
The study region receives about 1250 mm of rainfall and which
plays an important role in recharging of ground water. High lands
ensure quick surface runoff and the precipitation received in low–
lying area contribute to a great extent in building of ground water
reserve of the area.
Water supply in the most of the villages depends on ground water
resources. Well water is used for domestic as well as irrigation
purposes. Ground Water quality analysis was carried out at 4
locations and the frequency of sampling was once /month/station.
Ground water samples were examined for physico-chemical, heavy
metals and bacteriological parameters in order to assess the effect
of industrial and other activities on ground water. The samples were
collected and analysed as per the procedures specified in “standard
Methods for the examination of water & Wastewater” published by
American Public Health association (APHA). pH in ground water
sample was observed to be in the range 7.23 to 7.63 while
conductivity was observed in the range of 936-963 µmohos/cm.
The value of alkalinity and hardness were observed in the range of
120-160mg/l and 460 to 534 mg/l respectively. Whereas heavy
metal was found to be within the limit.
7.5 SOIL QUALITY
Five locations within 10 km radius of the project site were selected
for soil sampling. At each location, soil samples were collected from
three different depths viz. 30 cm, 60 cm and 90 cm below the
surface and homogenized. The homogenized samples were analyzed
for physical and chemical characteristics. For general
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Village: kanheri, District: Narsinghpur
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Block mine
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characterisation of soil a few random samples from the study area
to the depth of about 15 cm were collected. Soil samples so
collected were brought to the laboratory for analysis.
It has been observed that the texture of the soil was observed to be
sandy Silty nature. The organic carbon was found to be in the range
of 1.6% to 1.8/% The nitrogen and phosphorus were observed to
be in the ranges of 368 to 440Kg/ha and 34 to 42kg/ha respectively
the pH range at the soil vary in between 5.6 to 6.1. The soil has
medium percentage of iron, zinc and chloride.
7.6 Biological Environment
Flora
(i) Forest
In district 26.55% area is covered by the forests whish is of mixed
kind. It is of Herbs, Sherbs and scurbs. Hilly areas of Satpura and
Vindhyachal there are trees of Teak, Saal, Bamboo, saj and in
planes are full of Mahuwa, mangoes, khairi, Achar, Karonda, Harr,
Baheda.
Teak forests found everywhere means it is very densely found all
over the district. Dry wood from the forests is used in many
domestic purposes and used for building construction and
furniture making. In the District Tobacco leaves collection done in
large scale. And season for tobacco collection is May-June. From
Tobacco leaves usually Bidies were made. In rural areas private
contractors do the mahuwa collection which is used for preparing
local wine.
From the forests we get Amala, Chironji, Harr, Baheda, Gum and
herbs which is used for medicinal purposes. Distirct has got plenty
of mango trees and having ample production. In the deep forests
there are tigers, beers, monkeys, rabbits, pigs, deer, foxes,
neelgay and panther.
(ii) Grassland:
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Block mine
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Grassland of the region is secondary in origin and has originated
due to frost, fire and ungulate browsing. However, some
browsing and frost resistant trees such as Butea monsperma,
Cassia fistula, Diospyros Melanoxylon and Zizyphus jujube have
encroached the grass land especially at the edge of the forest.
The large trees which dot the grassland such as shorea robusta,
erminalia spp., Ficus spp. And Madhuca indica is probably relicts
of the original vegetation or their descendents.
(iii) Agriculture
Mainly crops are cultivated in two seasons namely Rabi and
Kharif. This is based on the climate and the condition prevails in
the district by the time.
• Rabi crop cultivated in Oct-Nov and cutting in April- May,
major rabi crops are Wheat, Pulses, Peas, Alsi, Masoor etc.
• Kharif farming period is June-July and cutting in Oct. Major
Kharif crops are Paddy, Jowar, Bajara, Makka, Kondo, Kutki
etc.
Districts Major commercial crops are Soyabean and Sugarcane,
which is produced in large quantity and major source of earning.
Narsinghpur is the largest producer of Soya bean in the Madhya
Pradesh. Soya bean is used for oil extraction and Sugarcane for
sugar and Gur.
District has got rich black soil which is most fertile and heavy and
useful for farming. Black Domat soil, smooth soil, rocky soil, and
sandy soils are there in which wheat, grams and all type of pulses
has been mainly produced. Kalmetahar area of the district is one
of the most fertile lands of Asia. Here wheat and gulabi grams are
the major crops which is produced in large quantity. Gadarwara is
very famous for tuwar (Arhar) pulses mainly. At district level
agricultural farms, soil experiment laboratories are there. Where
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farmers get pesticides, best quality seeds, fertilizers and most
important technical guidance.
Irrigation
Major sources for irrigation are wells, ponds, rivers, canals and
tubewells. Mainly irrigation has done by tubewells.
Major crops & their area
A. main three crops productions
Description Hectares
1 Wheat 62150
2. Jowar 1500
3. Paddy 10300
B. Main two crops pulses
Description Hectares
1. Tuwar (Pulses) 27200
2. Grams 132500
C. Main two crops oil seeds
Description Hectares
1. Ground nut 100
2. Til 1100
D. Other major crops
Description Hectares
1. Soya bean 46400
2. Peanuts 18310
Fauna:
The climate, rainfall and vegetation type contribute to decide the
type of faunal community in the area. In the region the flat hilltops,
varying degree of slopes and Rolling Meadows in the valley create
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diverse type of habitats and form ideal niches for varied forms of
animals.
LIST OF FLORA & FAUNA OF THE STUDY AREA
NATURALLY OCCURRING SPECIES
Kohu (Terminalia arjuna) Karanji (Pongamia pinnata)
Sisham (Dalbergia sissoo) Babul (Acacia arabica)
Neem (Azadirachta indica) Kachnar (Bauhinia variegata)
Akasneem (Millingtonia hertonsia)
Bargad (Ficus bengalensis)
Gular (Ficus glomerata) Jamun (Sysisium cumini)
Aam (Mangifera indica) Palas (Butea monosperma)
Mahua (Madhuca latifolia) Ber (Zizyphus mauritiana)
Bel (Aegle mermelos) Saj (Terminalia tomentosa)
Kanker (Flacorita indica) Tendu (Diospyros melanoxylon)
Reunjha (Acacia
leucophloea)
CULTIVATED TREES GROWING IN THE VILLAGES
Bargad (Ficus bengalensis) Gular (Ficus glomerata)
Pipal (Ficus religiosa) Imli (Tamarindus indica)
Aam (Mangifera indica) Jamun (Syzigium cumini)
Munga (Moringa olderfera) Ber (Zizyphus mauritiana)
Bel (Aegle marmelos) Lasora (Cordia dichotoma)
Neem (Azadirachta indica) Mahua (Madhuca latifolia)
Sitaphal (Anona squamosa)
LIST OF FAUNA OF THE STUDY AREA
Bengal Monkey (Macasus rhesus)
Jungle cat (Felischaus)
Mongoose (Herpests mingo)
Sambhar (Crevus unicolor)
Kalmuha monkey
(Semnapthecus on lellccs)
Common hawcuckoo
(Cuculus micropterces)
House sparrow (Passer
domesticus)
House crow (carvus
splendens)
Common maina (Acrido
tehras tristis)
7.7 LAND USE PATTERN
The study area covers about 23543 ha. For computation of the land
use pattern in the study area based on the village-wise land-use
data given in the census records, the geographical area of all
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settlements covered within the study area, though many villages in
the peripheries of the circular study area are partially covered.
Perfect delineation and quantification of land uses for the partially
covered parts of villages of the study area is not possible, hence the
entire village area is considered for the study, irrespective of its
coverage within the village boundary.
The land use is classified into four types – viz. forests, area under
cultivation, culturable waste and the area not available for
cultivation. The land under cultivation is further sub-divided into
two types viz. irrigated and un-irrigated.
Land-use Pattern in the Study Area
S. N. Particulars Study Area (ha)
Percentage Coverage
1. Forest Land 2067 8.78
2. Land under Cultivation
a) Irrigated Land 5748 24.41
b) Un irrigated Land 11705 49.72
3. Culturable Waste Land 2335 9.92
4. Area not available for
cultivation 1688 7.17
Total Area 23543 100
7.8 SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONDITIONS
The study area comprises of total 61 Villages. These villages fall
under one tehsil – Tendukheda. The demographic details have been
abstracted from Primary Census Abstract- 2001(CD) of Madhya
Pradesh obtained from Office of Registrar General India, New Delhi.
The salient features of the study area are as follows:
o Total population of the villages in the study area is 51436
o The total no of household in the study area is 9894
o Sex ratio (no. of females per 1000 males) is 905
o The literacy rate in the study area is 69.64%
o The percentage of scheduled tribe in the study area is 9.33%
while only 13.68% population is of scheduled caste
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o Out of total population maximum people are workers i.e.
43.32% Followed by main workers 81.34% and marginal
workers 18.66%.
ESTIMATED BASIC STATISTICS OF THE STUDY AREA
S.
No.
Detail Working
Population
1 Households 9894
2 Total Population 51436
2.1 Male 26998
2.2 Female 24438
2.3 Schedule Tribe 4797
2.4 Schedule Cast 7039
3.0 Literacy Rate 69.64
4.0 Sex ratio (No. of Female per 1000 Male
905
5.0 Occupational Pattern:
5.1 Total Working Population (% of total
population )
43.32%
5.1.1 Total Main Worker (% of total
Working Population
81.34%
5.1.2 Marginal Workers (% of total Working Population)
18.66%
Cultivators (% of worker) 39.59%
Agricultural Labors (% of worker) 41.28%
Household Worker (% of worker) 3.27%
Other Workers (% of worker) 15.86%
Total Non Workers (% of total Population)
56.68%
8. IMPACT ASSESSMENT
Mining activities is bound to have an adverse impact on existent
environment. An understanding of the nature and extent of various
impacts is essential in devising the methods and advance planning
to mitigate the impacts and ultimately restore the land to useful
conditions.
9. IMPACT EVALUATION
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An attempt has been made to evaluate the impact of project in
terms of both quality and quantity by using modified matrix method
for crucial environmental parameters. The environmental impact
evaluation of possible effects as a result of proposed mining area is
primarily based on study of objectives, process, surrounding
environment etc. The aspects such as water, air, land and related
issues have been assessed on the basis of mining operations for
similar activity. The environmental impacts identify the possible
relationship of proposed mining operations with respect to
environmental parameters. Their relationship can be beneficial or
adverse and can be further classified as short term, long term,
reversible, irreversible, local or regional. The evaluation of the
impact of proposed activity are presented in Table below
10. ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN
10.1 Reclamation of Land
No Reclamation will be done during lease period because waste will not
generated during proposed mining operation. Proposal of mining
operation will be carried out along the hill slope.
10.2 Green Belt Development
The massive afforestation planned for the project shall generate a
forest having greater tree density (about 10 trees for first five year
per 90m2). The proposed extensive will enhance the vegetation
quality as well as aesthetic quality of the area. Thus there is no
adverse impact is envisaged over biological environment due to
proposed mining activity.
In initial stage the green belt will be developed in following
manner.
S. No. Year Afforestation in Ha
Plantation in No.
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1 Existing 0.2 200
2 1st 0.030 50
3 2nd 0.030 50
4 3rd 0.030 50
Total 0.29 350
During the course of mine and after mining the proposed
plantation is at the rate of 1500 saplings per hectare, for which the
density is 1500 saplings per hectare. The proposed green cover
including greenbelt is 0.2 ha. The total number of saplings to be
planted during the entire life of mine shall be 200no. Considering
the estimated cost of planting and maintaining a sapling for one
year as about Rs.2500/-, the afforestation plan for the ML area is
given in Table-6.1.
Afforestation Plan for the ML Area
Interval of Mining Operation
Reclaimed Mine Pit Area
Afforestation other than Reclaimed Area
Area
(ha)
No. of
Saplings
Area (ha)
No. of
Saplings
Presently 0.2 200
1 to 3rd years - - 0.09 150
4th to end of lease period
- - 1.71 2565
Total
- - 2.0 2915
The plantation will be done during rainy season July to September
every year. The plantation will be done on dumps, around ultimate
pit limits, in quarry and open area etc. Following precautions shall
be taken for survival and protection of plantation: Plantation shall
be done during rainy season.
10.3 Measures to Improve Socio-Economic Conditions
The impacts of the project would be felt in an integrated manner on
the socio-economic environment in the study area. There is no
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village in core zone and further no displacement is required for the
proposed project and therefore impact will be positive side rather
negative. The impacts on the different components viz employment,
housing, educational, and medical and transport facilities, fuel
availability, economics, status, health agriculture is not significant
because size of project is very small. However, it would definitely
increase the employment opportunity (primary as well as
secondary) in the project area. Some of these impacts would be
beneficial.
• The project will have a strong positive employment and
income effect, both direct as well as indirect.
• Migrant-Non migrant ratio shall shift towards migrant side.
This will happen because of (i) better employment
opportunities due to this project and (ii) relatively low
agricultural yield through traditional agricultural practice with
monocrops.
• The project shall speed up the growing view on importance of
education among people in study area.
• The project is going to bring about changes in the pattern of
demand from food to non-food items if sufficient income is
generated.
• The project is not going to influence the existing traditional
agricultural situation significantly. It may help to improve
agricultural production by way of providing additional income
to the farms from supplementary sources.
• People perceive that the project will bring handful gains by
way of creating significant job opportunities along with
development of social infrastructure.
10.4 Air Pollution Control Measures
Following measures shall be taken to mitigate the effect of mining
operation over ambient air environment:
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1. Regular spraying of water by water sprinkling system over
haulage roads.
2. To reduce dust generation during loading operation water
shall be sprayed over the muck pile to the loaded;
3. To reduce dust generation during plying of dumpers on the
haul road. Water sprinkling is done at frequent intervals.
Water sprinklers shall be installed at the mine haulage road;
4. To reduce spread of dust, plantation along the mining lease
boundary and plantation shall be also done along haul roads.
5. Periodic maintenance of haulage roads.
6. All over burden dumps shall be stabilized with legumes and
grass to prevent the erosion of soil and arrest the dust
emission during windy days.
In addition to the above following additional mitigation measures
shall be adopted and it is expected to continue in future also:
1. Dust mask shall be provided to all workers working in dusty
atmosphere.
2. Tree Saplings shall be planted at the periphery of mining lease
3. Regular maintenance of vehicles and machinery’s shall be
carried out in order to control emissions;
4. A good house keeping and proper maintenance shall be
practiced which will help in controlling pollution.
10.5 Noise Pollution Control Measures
The main sources of noise in mining activity are drilling, blasting,
material handling machinery, loading equipment, etc. Following
mitigation measures should be taken to control noise pollution:
1. Wherever the noise levels exceed 85 dBA, workers should be
provided with earmuffs, ear plugs etc.
2. All moving parts of machine shall be properly lubricated;
3. Non-moving parts of machine shall be properly fastened;
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4. A barrier of overburden at mine boundaries shall be made
and three rows of trees are proposed to be planted to reduce
propagation of noise;
5. Noise barriers, silencers and enclosures shall be incorporated
for equipments, which emit high noise levels.
6. All the basic equipments and various machinery shall be kept
well maintained.
7. Thick green belt around the mining pit and along the haulage
roads.
8. As far as possible heavy and noisy workers shall be avoided
during nighttime.
10.6 Water Pollution Control measures
Following measures have been taken to avoid accumulation of
water:
1. Pump having required capacity shall be installed to lift
accumulated rain water from working pit.
2. There shall not be no over flow on wash off from dumps nor is
there any beneficiation plant. Only rainwater is pumped out of
the mine;
3. There is no toxic constituent in water and soil so water
collected in sump is free from any toxic substances.
4. A silt-settling tank shall be constructed in northern barrier
zone area to settle heavy particle before discharging water
into drain.
5. Quality of water accumulated in the working pit may be
checked during monsoon.
6. It shall be ensured that silt content in the mines discharged is
minimum.
7. It shall be ensured that quality of drinking water for the
worker is hygienic and good sanitation system is available.
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11.0 Conclusion
The Limestone & Dolomite/Marble Block mining project of Shri
Pradeep Jain, village –kanheri, Tehsil Tendukheda, Narsinghpur
District (MP) will be environmental compatible to the surrounding
due to the high standards of pollution control measures to be
adopted during the operation activity. Thus it can be safely stated
that the mining activities will not have any adverse effect on the
surroundings, if the proper environmental management plan is
adopted.