BANOUR LIMESTONE MINE - AREA–4.75Hect. (NON ...

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

& ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

FOR

BANOUR LIMESTONE MINE AREA–4.75Hect. (NON FOREST LAND)

CATEGORY – “A” Interstate boundary of H.P. & U.K. is at about 1.7 km towards E

PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE

PROJECT COST – 2.80 crore. Production Capacity – Lime Stone 63,160TPA (ROM)

At: Village-Banour, Tehsil- Paonta Sahib, Dist.- Sirmour (H.P.).

LESSEE

SH. RAKESH CHAUDHARY VILLAGE- JOGIWALA, P.O.-NEHRU GRAM DIST.-DEHRADUN -248005 (UK.) MOB.-7895794656 Email: [email protected]

EIA CONSULTANT M/s UDAIPUR MIN-TECH PVT. LTD. APEKSHA COMPLEX. SEC-11. HIRAN MAGRI, UDAIPUR (Raj.) – 313002. PH: 91-294-2489672 (Off.), 91-9414167672. Email:[email protected]

ACCREDITED BY NABET CATEGORY “A” FOR MINING PROJECT

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Banour Lime Stone Mine, Village-Banour, Tehsil- Paonta Sahib, Dist.- Sirmour (H.P.). Area – 4.75Hect.

Lessee - Sh. Rakesh Chaudhary 2 Prepared by: Udaipur Min-Tech Pvt. Ltd.

ACCREDITATION BY NABET



INDEX

Table of Contents Sr. No. Particular Page No.

Chapter – 1 Introduction 9-24

1.1 Purpose of Report 1.2 Identification of Project & Project Proponent 1.3 Brief Description Of Nature, Size And Location Of The Project 1.4 Scope Of The Study

Chapter – 2 Description of Key Aspects of The Project 25-38

2.1 Type of the project 2.2 Need of the project 2.3 Location 2.4 General location of lease area 2.5 Size or Magnitude of operation 2.6 Technology and process description 2.7 Proposed Schedule For Approval And Implementation

Chapter – 3

Description Of The Environment

3.0 Study Area, Period, Components And Methodology 39-89

3.1 Land Environment 3.2 Air Environment 3.3 Noise Environment 3.4 Water Environment 3.5 Biological Environment

3.6 Socio-Economic Environment Chapter – 4 Environmental Impacts Assessment & Mitigation Measures

4.1 Environmental Impact Assessment 90-107 4.2 Impact on Air Environment & Mitigation Measures 4.3 Impact of Noise / Vibrations & Mitigation Measures 4.4 Impact on Water Environment & Mitigation Measures 4.5 Impact on Biological Environment & Mitigation Measures 4.6 Impact on Land Environment & Mitigation Measures 4.7 Impact on Socio - Economic Environment 4.8 Occupational Health & Safety

Chapter – 5 Analysis of Alternatives

5.1 Site Alternatives 108 5.2 Technology Alternatives



Chapter – 6 Environment Monitoring Programme

6.1 Introduction 109-111 6.2 Methodology 6.3 Environment Policy 6.4 Environment Management Team

Chapter – 7 Additional Studies

7.1 Introduction 112-128 7.2 Public consultation 7.3 Risk Assessment

7.4 Social impact Assessment, R&R action plan

Chapter-8

Project Benefit

8.1 Introduction 129-130

8.2 Improvement In Social Infrastructure

8.3 Improvement In Physical Infrastructure

8.4 Health & Safety

8.5 Employment Potential

8.6 Conclusion

Chapter-IX

Environment Management Plan

9.1 Introduction 131-146 9.2 EMP Related To Construction Activities 9.3 Land Reclamation 9.4 Air And Noise Pollution Control Measures 9.5 Water Pollution Control Measures 9.6 Occupational Health And Safety Measures 9.7 Disaster Prevention Measures 9.8 Socio Economic Environment And CSR

Chapter – 10

Summary & Conclusion 147-158

Chapter- 11 159-160

Consultants Engagement

Questionnaire 162-214 Annexure 215-399



LIST OF TABLES

TABLE NO.

PARTICULAR PAGE NO.

2.1 Reserve Available 32 2.2 Man power required 33 2.3 Extent of mechanization 33 2.4 Year wise production detail 36 2.5 Year wise production of waste 37 3.1 Land use based on satellite image (Study area) 43 3.2 Land use of lease area 46 3.3 Soil sampling analysis result 52 3.4 Location of Ambient air and noise monitoring station 57 3.5 Ambient Air monitoring result 60 3.5.1 Analysis result of free Silica 61 3.6 Result of noise monitoring 64 3.7 Result of ground water monitoring 68 3.8 Result of surface water monitoring 69 3.9 Flora in buffer zone 76 3.10 Key fauna in core zone 76 3.11 Key fauna in buffer zone 77 3.12 List of flora present in RF/PF 81 4.1 Land use of lease area 101 4.2 Existing traffic scenario 102 4.3 Modified traffic scenario 104 6.1 Monitoring schedule for environmental parameter 109 7.1 Minutes of public hearing with action plan 112

9.1 A & B Plantation species 134

9.2 Stage wise plantation 135

9.3 Budgetary provision 142

9.4 Payment Details From The Year 2001-02 To 2015-2016 144

9.5 Payment Details For The Year 2015-2016 145 9.6 Proposed C.S.R. Activities 146

9.7 Cost Provision Of EMP 146



LIST OF FIGURES

FIG. NO. PARTICULAR PAGE NO.

2.1 Location map 26 2.2 Google image showing general location of the lease area 27 2.3 Key plan of the lease area 28 2.4 Surface plan 29 2.5 Geological plan of lease area 31 2.6 Schematic water balance Diagram me 35 2.7 Surface layout map 38 3.1 Topography map of study area. 42 3.2 Land use map of study area. 44 3.3 Satellite image of 10 km radius of the study area 45 3.4 Hydro-Geological Map 48 3.5 Physiography Map 49 3.6 Drainage map of study area 50 3.7 Soil sampling location map 53 3.8 Air sampling location map 58 3.9 Wind rose 59

3.10 Data Comparison of October, November, December 2015 for PM10

62

3.11 Data Comparison of October, November, December 2015 for Gases

62

3.12 Noise monitoring location map 65 3.13 Data Comparison Oct-Dec. 2015 66 3.14 Water monitoring location map 71 3.15 Key flora in buffer zone of 10 km 73 3.16 Sampling station for Biological study 75 3.17 Sampling location for Socio economic study 89 4.1 Maximum value of PM10 and PM2.5 levels 91 4.2 Ground level Concentration of AAQ during Operation Phase in

10 Km 93

4.3 Ground level Concentration of AAQ during Operation phase in 1Km

94

4.4 Wind rose for October ,November, December 95 4.5 Schematic diagrams 99 4.6 Transportation route map 105 6.1 Environmental Management Cell Organization Chart 111 9.1 Plantation photographs 136



LIST OF ANNEXURES

S. No. ANNEXURES 1 ANNEXURE-I COPY OF LEASE GRANT ORDER 2 ANNEXURE- II COPY OF SURRENDER OF LEASE AREA& SUPPLEMENTARY LEASE

DEED 2 ANNEXURE- III COPY OF APPROVED LETTER OF MODIFIED MINING PLAN ON

DATED-19-07-2013 4 ANNEXURE- IV COPY APPROVED LETTER OF MODIFIED MINING PLAN ON

DATED-21-2-2014 5 ANNEXURE- V COPY OF EXTENSION OF LEASE PERIOD 6 ANNEXURE-VI TOR LETTER 7 ANNEXURE VII NOC FROM GRAM PANCHAYAT & LANDOWNERS INSIDE LEASE

AREA 8 ANNEXURE VIII SOIL MONITORING REPORT 9 ANNEXURE IX ANALYSIS REPORT OF AIR MONITORING 10 ANNEXURE -X ANALYSIS REPORT OF FREE SILICA IN PM10 11 ANNEXURE -XI ANALYSIS REPORT OF NOISE MONITORING 12 ANNEXURE -XII ANALYSIS REPORT OF WATER SAMPLE 13 ANNEXURE –XIII ANALYSIS REPORT OF ONE MONTH MONITORING 14 ANNEXURE-XIV AUTHENTICATED LIST OF FLORA FAUNA WITH CONSERVATION

PLAN& CERTIFICATE OF DISTANCE FROM WILD LIFE. 15 ANNEXURE -XV MINUTES OF PUBLIC HEARING 16 ANNEXURE-XVI COMPOSITE MAP 17 ANNEXURE-XVII COPY OF DEMARCATION REPORT WITH SUPPLEMENTARY

KHASRA MAP WITH JAMABANDI 18 ANNEXURE-XVIII ID PROOF OF LESSEE 19 ANNEXURE –XIX MOEF & CC LETTER dt. 16/05/2016 20 ANNEXURE –XX LETTER FROM REGIONAL OFFICE, MOEF & CC, DEHRADUN 21 ANNEXURE –XXI WITHDRAWAL LETTER FOR TOR AMENDMENT 22 ANNEXURE –XXII MOEF & CC LETTER DT. 24/04/2017 23 ANNEXURE –XXIII CERTIFICATE FROM HPSPCB 24 ANNEXURE –XXIV AUTHENTICATED PRODUCTION FIGURE 25 ANNEXURE –XXV COPY OF COURT CASE 26 ANNEXURE –XXVI COPY OF PERMISSION LETTER FOR MINING OPERATIONS 27 ANNEXURE –XXVII COPY OF APPRECIATION CERTIFICATES 28 ANNEXURE –XXVIII PAYMENT DETAIL/COMPENSATION DETAIL OF LAST YEARS 29 ANNEXURE-XXIX CLIMATOLOGICAL DATA 30 ANNEXURE-XXX FOREST NOC 31 ANNEXURE –XXXI MINUTES OF EAC (VIOLATION) 32 ANNEXURE –XXXII UNDERTAKING BY PP FOR VIOLATION 33 ANNEXURE –XXXIII LETTER FROM PRINCIPAL SECRETARY (INDUS.) GOVT. OF

H.P. TO MOEF.



CHAPTER-1

INTRODUCTION

1.1 PURPOSE OF THE REPORT

The Environmental Impact Assessment has been prepared to assess the current

environmental scenario of the area and then based on the activities of mining proposed, to

carry out Environmental Management Plan. The plan will identify and address the impacts,

where these are adverse in nature, and thereafter designs mitigate measures to manage

such impacts in a manner as to conserve environment and ecology of the area. The EMP has

been prepared with a view to ultimately ensure that the adverse impacts are minimized if

these cannot be prevented altogether.

Environmental Clearance is a statutory requirement for the new and old establishment of

any mining project of which EIA has to be prepared and submitted to respective agencies of

state and central level in line with EIA Notification, 1994.

The project is Category B (B2) w.r.t Sector-1(a) Schedule-1 of EIA notification SO 1533(E)

dated 14.9.2006 and amendments made thereof, however, as per letter No. Udyog (Bhu)

SMR-J-S-T-Banour- 2358 dated 18/03/2015 there are two another mine lease in the

periphery of 500 m of this mine in the name of M/s Balbir Singh Supa Ram & M/s. Jai Singh

Thakur & Sons having mining lease area of 0.874 ha. and 4.15 ha respectively. Thus total

lease area of 9.774 Ha in 500 meter radius and project is considered as B (B1).

(ANNEXURE-XVI FOR COMPOSITE MAP) interstate boundary of H.P. and U.K. is at about

1.7 km and project considered as “A” Category.

As per notification 7th Oct 2014, Lessee applied for Environmental Clearance to MoEF & CC

on 10th Apr. 2015.

The project was considered in 35th meeting of EAC, held during 24 - 26th June 2015 for

prescribing the ToR & ToR letter was issued by MoEF vide letter no. J-11015/190/2015-

IA.II (M) on dated 29th July 2015 for the production capacity of 63,160 TPA (ROM) of

Limestone. (Annexure-VI).



After that application for amendment in TOR for production capacity from 63,160 TPA to

1,00,000 TPA (ROM) of limestone was submitted to MoEFCC & proposal for amendment in

ToR was appraised in 5th meeting of EAC, held during April 25-26, 2016.

Then, Ministry informed vide its letter no. J-11015/190/2015-IA.II (M) Dt. 16/05/2016

that it is a violation case and committee is not agreed for amendment of ToR. ANNEXURE-

XIX.

In compliance of the Ministry’s letter, Regional office, MoEF & CC, Dehradun informed vide

letter no. F. No. NC.RO/ENV/MIN/HP/2016/1372 dt. 30/11/2016 that the project

proponent has violated Rule 13 (1) of MCDR, 1988 of Indian Bureau of Mines

(IBM).ANNEXURE – XX. The said violation has been redressed through court of law.

After that Project proponent applied on 20/12/2016 for withdrawal of the TOR

amendment proposal and to submit the final EIA/EMP report with production as

mentioned in the ToR letter i.e. 63,160 TPA (ROM) of Limestone, as the Public Hearing has

also been conducted for the same production. ANNEXURE – XXI.

Final EIA/EMP report was submitted to MoEF, New Delhi on 20th Jan. 2017.

The proposal was considered in the 15thEAC meeting held during 20-21 February, 2017 for

the grant of EC. After that Ministry informed vide its letter no. J-11015/190/2015-IA.II (M)

dt. 24th April, 2017 that it is a violation case and accordingly, committee deferred the

proposal as the proponent had carried out mining until June 2016 without EC, from

16/01/2016 onwards as per notification S.O. 141(E) dated 15/01/2016.Annexure – XXII.

It was mentioned in the said letter that Ministry has issued S.O. 804(E) dated 14th March,

2017 under the EIA notification, 2006 which describes the process for dealing with

violation cases and for consideration of proposal under the provision of said notification,

PP needs to submit following information:

(i) Certificate stating that mining activity of the said mine has been stopped (with

date) and CTO / Occupancy Certificate has been revoked, duly certified by the

State Pollution Control Board.



(ii) Detailed statement of past production since inception/ after 1994 to till-date,

duly certified by the Department of Mines & Geology.

(iii) Details of violation proceedings, if any, already initiated or completed by the

State Government in the instant proposal with supporting documents;

(iv) Details of earlier application made to MoEFCC, if any, for grant of EC.

In compliance of that all the required documents/ information is enclosed herewith in

EIA report as follows:

Certificate from HP State pollution control board stating that mining activities has been

stopped since 12/03/2017 and consent to operate has been expired on 31/03/2017,

not renewed thereafter. Refer Annexure –XXIII.

Statement of past production since 2001 (starting of mining operation) to till

12/03/2017 from mining department is enclosed as Annexure –XXIV.

Copy of court case initiated by HP State Pollution Control Board against the PP for

violation under the provision of Environment Protection Act, 1986 is enclosed as

Annexure –XXV.

Along with that Ministry asked to apply online in respect of the proposal afresh as a

violation case.

Stages of Environmental Clearance process:

Particular Description

Submission of Application to MoEF, New Delhi.

09thJune 2015

First Technical Presentation (For ToR approval)

25th June 2015

Issuance of ToR Letter by MoEF, New Delhi.

29th July 2015 vide letter no. J-11015/190/2015-IA.II(M) for the production capacity of 63,160 TPA (ROM) of Limestone.

Approval of Mining Plan. 21st

February 2014



Baseline study period. October to December 2015

Public hearing conducted on 25th July 2016

Final EIA/EMP submission to MoEF, New Delhi.

20th Jan 2017

Application for ToR in Violation category.

12th Aug. 2017

Presentation for ToR before violation committee

10th meeting of EAC (Violation) dt. 12th July 2018

In the minutes of 10th meeting of EAC for the proposal involving Violation dt. 12th July

2018 committee issued to standard Term of Reference along with the some specific

Term of Reference which are incorporated in the subsequent chapters.

During the violation period i.e. from 16/01/2016 to 12/03/2017 mining has been done

as per the approved mining plan & with the permission of mining department (letter

enclosed as Annexure –XXVI). Working has been done in old pits only, no new pits

were opened.

In the violation period mine has received 8 prestigious awards for systematic, scientific

and environmental friendly working, such as mine working & roads, overall

performance, scientific & systematic development, waste dump management &

reclamation, mineral conservation and community development. (Copy of certificate

enclosed as Annexure –XXVII).

In year 2015 – 2016, 300 no. of plants have been planted in and around the mine.

The PP has provided Rs. 4,31,066/- during 2016-17 and in total Rs. 29,13,064/- from

the inception of the mine till date to the Paryavaran Suraksha Sanstha of village Banour

to protect environment and ecology of the area. Share to land owners is also being

given. (Copy of payments made is enclosed as Annexure - XXVIII).

CSR activities have also been done by the project proponent in the nearby villages. The

PP is regularly making payments to the Gramin Vikas Samiti of village Banour.



1.2 IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT & PROJECT PROPONENT

Identification of project

Mining lease of 3.31 ha. was granted vide letter no. Udyog-Bhu (khani-4) Major -

167/82-I-11855 dated 1.3.2001 in favour of Sh. Rakesh Chaudhary.(Annexure-I)

Again the State Govt. has extended the lease area by granting additional lease area of

3.28 Ha. vide letter no. 3311 dated 7.7.2011.

The lessee was facing difficulties in operation of this part of ML. Therefore, Lessee had

requested the State Govt. on dated 12.12.2012, for surrender of 1.61 Ha. of the lease

area and wished to retain only 4.98 ha. from the ML area of 6.59 ha. (Annexure-II)

After Approval of FMCP (final mine closure plan) for an area of 1.61 ha. lessee has

submitted modified mining plan along with PMCP (progressive mine closure plan)

under required Rule- 22(6) of MCR 1960 & 23B (2) MCDR 1988 respectively for next

five years.(Annexure-III)

Thereafter state govt. has again directed the lessee vide letter no. Udyog-Bhu (khani-4)

Major-167/82-II-7404 dated 30.10.2013. that the area of 0.23 ha from Khasra Bila No.

has been excluded, since it was not termed as a part of the lease. The lessee was asked

to get Modified Mining Plan duly approved by the IBM.

Accordingly modified MP for remaining area of 4.75 Ha. was again submitted and

approved on dated – 21.02.2014. (Annexure-IV)

Earlier the lease period was up to 19.03.2031 & now, with the MMDR (Amendment) Act

2015, the lease period has been extended up to 19.3.2051(Annexure-V)



Identification of project proponent:

Project Proponent : Sh. Rakesh Chaudhary

Address : Sh. Rakesh Chaudhary

Village-Jogiwala,P.O.- Nehru gram,

District: Dehradun (U.K.)

Mob. : +91 7895794656

Email : [email protected]

Status of the lessee : Owner

1.3 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF NATURE, SIZE AND LOCATION OF THE PROJECT

This project is for mining of limestone Near Village – Banour, Tehsil –Paonta sahib, Distt –

Sirmour, State – H.P.

Size

The mine lease area covers an area of 4.75 hectare and it is proposed to produce about

63,160TPA Run of Mine (ROM) of mineral limestone.

Location

The Lease area forms a part of Survey of India topo-sheet no-53F/10. The lease area is

located at following latitude and longitudes:

Latitude 30035’25.40’’N to 30035’15.63’’N

Longitude 77043’17.27’’E to 77043’27.35’’E

The highest elevation of the project area is 1437 mRL and lowest being 1237mRL.

The project site is located at a distance of 2.8 km from the nearby Village Banour.

BanourVillage is situated at distance of 36.0 km from tehsil headquarter Paonta Sahib and

about 68 km from the district headquarter Sirmour (H.P.)

1.4 SCOPE OF THE STUDY

Terms of reference, on the basis of which the EIA has been prepared are given below:




TERM OF REFERENCE

POINT TO BE CLARIFIED TO THE EXPERT APPRAISAL COMMITTEE, (EAC), MINISTRY

OF ENVIRONMENT & FORESTS (MOEF), NEW DELHI AS PER THE APPROVED TOR FOR

MINING OF LIMESTONE NEAR VILLAGE –BANOUR, TEHSIL –PAONTA SAHIB, DISTT –

SIRMOUR, AND H.P. LEASE AREA –4.75 HECT.

S. N. PRESCRIBED TOR BY EAC COMPLIANCE

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, and 1994 came into forcew.r.t. The highest production achieved prior to 1994.

It is an existing mine since 2001.

Year wise production detail since 2001 is attached as Annexure no XXIV.

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

The lease was granted in favour of Sh Rakesh Chaudhary. Copy of all lease documents is enclosed. Please Refer Annexure No. I & II.

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

Approved Mine plan, EIA report in terms of the mine lease area, production levels, and mining technology compatible with one another in terms of the mine lease area& it is in the name of lessee.

4 All corner coordinates of the mine lease area, superimposed on a 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 coordinates of the mine lease area superimposed on toposheet is attached as Plate No. II (Key plan).

5 Information should be provided in Survey of India Toposheet in 1:50,000 scale indicating geological map of the area, geomorphology of land forms of the area, existing minerals and mining history of the area, important water bodies, streams and river and soil

Surface geological plan & key plan is attached as Fig no-2.5 & 2.3 in Chapter-II

Drainage map & physiography map is attached as fig 3.5, 3.6in Chapter-III inEIA EMP report.

Soil characteristics is given in chapter III on page no51



characteristics 6. Detail about the land proposed for

mining activities should be given with information as to whether mining confirm to the land use policy of the state; land diversion for mining should have approval from state ; land diversion for mining should have approval from State Land use board or the concerned authority.

Land proposed for mining is 4.75 ha. and mining will be done with land use policy of state as per approved mining plan.

7. It should be clearly stated whether the proponent Company has a well laid down Environment Policy approved by its Board of Directors? If so, it may be spelt out in the EIA report with description of the prescribed operating process/procedures to bring into focus any infringement/deviation/violation of the environmental of forest norms/conditions? The hierarchical system or administrative order of the company to deal with the environmental issues and for ensuring compliance with the EC conditions may also be given. The system of reporting of non-compliances/ violations of environmental norms to the board of Directors of the company and/or shareholders or stakeholders at large may also be indicated in the EIA report.

Yes PP has laid down environment policy which is given in Chapter-VI, (Page no.110) Lessee promotes environmental awareness among the employees and encourages them to work in an environmentally responsible manner. Trained, educate and inform the employees about environmental issues that may affect their work. The hierarchal system, system of administrative order proposed for this project is given chapter VI, (Page no-111)

8 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

Mining will be done by opencast method with drilling and blasting, blasting will be done with all precautionary measures. No underground method will be proposed, no subsidence study is required. All safety measures will be adopted Dust suppression measures personal protective measures will be provided to workers. Detail Safe guard measures will be given in Chapter-IV on page no-106



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

Baseline study was done in the 10 km radius from the periphery of the lease area. Key plan showing study of core zone and buffer zone of 10 km radius from lease boundary. Key plan is attached Plat No II. The EIA report is prepared incorporating the information furnished in the approved mining plan. Production & waste details are given in Chapter II, Page no. 36-37

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

TABLE- 3.1: LAND USE OF STUDY AREA Ever green/ semi evergreen forest 14548.45Ha Deciduous Forest 6608.18 Ha Forest Plantation 4188.36 Ha Water Bodes/ River 1561.28 Ha Build up land 823.43 Ha Scrub/waste land 3591.57 Ha Crop land 2872.21 Ha Sheet rock area 1242.54 Ha Grass land/ grazing land 523.87 Ha Total 35959.89 Ha

Particulars of Area

Area under Private land partly govt land

Present Position(Ha.

)

End of Scheme

Period(ha)

End of Lease period (2051)

Pits 1.40 1.60 3.467 dump Area 0.14 0.18 0.360 Road 0.56 0.90 0.00 Plantation 0.080 0.923 0.923 Soil Stock 0.022 0.022 0.00 Reclaimed area - 0.020 0.00 Remaining Virgin land

2.548 1.105 0.00

Total 4.75 4.75 4.75

11 Details of the land for any Over Burden 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 land is required for O/B, outside the lease area & R&R plan is also not required. Waste will be dumped in lease area at earmarked side.

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

There is no involvement of forest land in lease area.



Department along with the Regional Office of the Ministry to ascertain the status of forests, based on which, the Certificate in this regard as mentioned above be issued. In all such cases, it would be desirable for representative of the State Forest Department to assist the Expert Appraisal Committees.

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

No forest land is involved in lease area.

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

No forest land is involved in lease area.

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

Vegetation of RF /PF is given in Chapter- III on page no 81

16 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 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 study of flora & fauna has been done in core as well as in buffer zone; Not much impact will be anticipated on wildlife of surrounding area as the mining will be confined to core zone only. However Impact & mitigation has been given in Chapter IV on page no-99-100

17 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

No National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife Corridors, Tiger/Elephant Reserves exist within 10 km of the mine lease.



obtained from the State Wildlife Department/Chief Wildlife Warden under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and copy furnished.

18 A detailed biological study of the study area [core zone and buffer zone (10 km radius of the periphery of the mine lease)] shall be carried out. Details of flora and fauna, 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.

Study of flora and fauna was conducted in the core zone and buffer zone Details are given in Chapter III, on page no-72-82 As per authenticated list of flora fauna leopard is present in buffer zone for that conservation plan has been prepared and get authenticated Ref Annexure XIV

19 Proximity to Areas declared as ‘Critically Polluted’ or the project areas likely to come under the ‘Aravali Range’, (attracting court restrictions for mining operations), should also be indicated and where so required, clearance certifications from the prescribed Authorities, such as the SPCB or State Mining Dept. should be secured and furnished to the effect that the proposed mining activities could be considered.

Area does not come under Critically polluted & Aravali range.

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

The project does not fall under CRZ

21 R&R Plan/compensation details for the Project Affected People (PAP)

No R&R plan is required.



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 min 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.

22 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 predominant downwind direction. The mineralogical composition of PM10, particularly for free silica, should be given.

One season primary base line data on ambient air quality (PM2.5, PM10, SO2 and NOx), water quality, noise level, soil and flora and fauna has been done during the winter season (OCT. to DEC. 2015) and Date-wise AAQ data is attached as Annexure No. IX. Site specific metrological data has also collected. Location of the monitoring stations has been taken represent whole of the study area by keeping in view the pre-dominant downwind direction & one monitoring station has been taken in 500 m of the mine lease in the pre-dominant downwind direction. (Wind rose diagram is given on page no-59). The mineralogical composition of PM10 particularly for free silica is given in Chapter-III on page no-61



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

Air quality modeling has been carried out for prediction of impact of the project on air quality by using of Fugitive Dust Model (FDM) which is based on Gaussian Plume Model. Details are given in Chapter-IV on page no-93. The incremental value about the project is given in below table.

Particular Mine Site A1

Monitored Maximum concentrations in µg/m3 (Core zone) 88.11*

Predicted incremental Maximum concentrations in µg/m3 0.3

Resultant Maximum concentrations in µg/m3

88.41

NAAQS (dated 2009) 100

24 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.

Required water will be purchase from dug wells & nearby village.

Water requirement

S. No Particulars Quantity KLD 1. Dust Suppression 3.0 2. Green belt 2.0 3. Drinking 1.0 Total 6.0

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

Only 6.0 KLD water will be required for daily use so no clearance is required.

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

Optimum use of water is only measure for conservation of water as the mine area exists in hilly region so no rain water harvesting is proposed.

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

Details of Impact & mitigation of water environment is given in Chapter-IV on page no 97-98.

28 Based on actual monitored data, it may clearly be shown whether working will intersect groundwater. Necessary data and documentation in this regard may be provided. In case the working will intersect groundwater table, a detailed Hydro Geological Study should be

The highest elevation of the project area is 1437mRL & lowest being 1237mRL and ultimate depth of mining is 1270mRL. Ground water will be available 44mbelow the lowest level that is 1193mRL so Mining operation will not intersect the ground water table. So no Permission required from CGWA.



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.

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

No first order stream is passing through the (core zone) of lease area. Therefore, no modification / diversion are proposed. The drainage pattern of the study area is given in chapter-III page no-50.

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

Schematic diagram is given in Chapter-IV on page no 99.

31 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.

Time bound Progressive Green belt development plan is given in chapter-IX on page no135 Plantation species is also given in Chapter-IX on page no134

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

Not much impact on local transport. Increase in traffic density is negligible and Road is capable of handling and increased load. State govt. conduct traffic census regularly and take action accordingly. However monitoring of traffic density is given in Chapter-IV on page no 102-104

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

Total manpower required for the project is approx. 41 persons. All the basic infrastructure facilities required will be provided to them like: rest shelter, washrooms, first aid facilities, other than this, Personal protective equipment as ear muffs, gloves etc. will be provided to the workers & their Regular medical check-up will be carried out.

34 Conceptual post mining land use and reclamation and restoration of

Conceptual post mining land use and reclamation and restoration of mined out area with plans and with



mined out area (with plans and with adequate number of sections) should be given in the EIA report.

sections are given in (Conceptual Plan & Sections) About 4.75 ha area will be planted up to end of mine life in which 3.467 ha area will be planted on mined out benches, 0.360 ha on Dump area & 0.923 ha area will be planted on statuary barrier.

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

To Avoid any adverse effect on the health of workers due to dust & noise sufficient measures will be provided. Safety of employee during mining operation and maintenance of transportation vehicles will be taken care as per MMR 1961 & MCDR 1988. Workers will be provided with helmets, boots, gloves and earplugs to take care of injuries related to manual loading/unloading materials. They will be also provided with masks while handling of fine material. Regular Water sprinkling on haul roads, regular health check-up two times in one year of the mine workers will be done and all mitigation measure will be adopted. For details please refer Chapter no IV page no-106

36 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.

There is no any human settlement within the lease area, the nearest village is 2.8 Km away, so there will be no any negative impact due to mining operations. But there may negative impact on public health due to dust emission during the transportation of mineral, for which following remedial measures will be adopted:- - Transportation vehicles will be covered by

tarpaulin cover. - Overloading of material will be avoided. - Transportation vehicles will be maintained

properly to avoid dust emission & noise generation.

- Provision of catalytic converter in exhaust system of vehicles.

- No water will be discharged outside the lease area. - Water sprinkling & plantation (along road side) on

the haul road within the lease area. Water sprinkling & plantation (along road side) on the Haul road within the lease area.

37 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.

The mining activity in this area will have positive impact on socio economic condition of the area by way of providing employment to the local inhabitants. Wages paid to them will increase the per capital income, housing, education, medical and transportation facilities, economic status, health and agriculture. In order to further improvement in socio economic conditions of the area, the management will contribute for development in consultation with local bodies. Thus project will have positive impact on the surrounding local community. Detail is given in Chapter IV page no-



102. 38 Detailed environmental management

plan to mitigate the environmental impacts which, should inter-alia include the impacts of change of land use, loss of agricultural and grazing land, if any, occupational health impacts besides other impacts specific to the proposed Project.

A well laid Mitigation Plan has been prepared with respect to impact of the project(Environmental protection measures including green belt development, water sprinkling on haul roads, regular monitoring for SPM, and Water quality monitoring, maintained of Noise generating sources.) on the surrounding environment detail is given in Chapter No-IV& Chapter-IX

Detailed environmental management plan is given in Chapter IX on page no. 103 to 113 of EIA-EMP Report.

39 Public hearing points raised and commitment of the project proponent on the same along with time bound action plan to implement the same should be provided and also incorporated in the final EIA/EMP Report of the Project.

Public hearing points with action plan are attached in Chapter- VIII on page no112

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

There is no litigation pending against the project.

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

Capital Cost of the project – 2.80 crore Capital & recurring cost of EMP– 22.0 Lacs &5.0 Lacs.

EMP COST

Particular Capital Cost Rs. in Lac

Recurring Cost Rs. in Lac/annum

Pollution Control measures (Check dam, retaining wall, parapet wall)

15.0 3.0

Pollution monitoring 3.0 1.0 Green belt on virgin area

4.0 1.0

Total 22.00 5.0 5.5

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

Disaster Management Plan has been prepared and included in EIA/EMP in Chapter-VII

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

Refer on Chapter VIII



44 A detailed report on the safety precaution proposed regarding mining on the sloppy and loss ground shall be submitted.

Report on safety precaution proposed regarding mining is given in Chapter-VII.

45 Drainage arrangements and preparedness against earthquakes/tremors to be included.

Detail is given in Chapter-VII.

Specific Terms of Reference 1. The State Government/SPCB to ensure

that the case already filed against the project proponent was actually for violation of the EP Act, 1986, and further no consent to operate or occupancy certificate to be issued till the project is granted EC.

Court case has been initiated by HP State Pollution Control Board against the PP for violation under the provision of Environment Protection Act, 1986 is enclosed as Annexure –XXV.

2. The project proponent shall be required to submit a bank guarantee equivalent to the amount of remediation plan and natural and community resource augmentation plan with the SPCB prior to the grant of EC. The quantum shall be recommended by the EAC and finalized by the regulatory authority. The bank guarantee shall be released after successful implementation of the EMP, followed by recommendations of the EAC and approval of the regulatory authority.

Will be submitted at the time of EC ppt.

3. Assessment of ecological damage with respect to air, water, land and other environmental attributes. The collection and analysis of data shall be done by an environmental laboratory duly notified under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, or an environmental laboratory accredited by NABL, or a laboratory of a Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) institution working in the field of environment.

Analysis results are given in Chp. III and have been collected by a NABL approved laboratory.

4. Preparation of EMP comprising remediation plan and natural and community resource augmentation plan corresponding to the ecological damage assessed and economic benefits derived due to violation.

Given in Chapter – XI.

5. The remediation plan and the natural and community resource augmentation plan to be prepared as an independent chapter in the EIA report by the accredited consultants.

Given in Chapter – XI.

6. Public Hearing (PH) has been conducted on dated 25.07.2016 covering all the

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issues, Committee felt that one time PH as per the order of Hon’ble High Court of Madras has already taken care and hence repeat PH is not required.

7. Socio Economic Study following standard procedures to be included, impacts due to project activities to be assessed and remedial measures, during Construction and Operation, to be proposed based on the Field Study and Public Hearing.

Socio economic survey detail is given in chapter – III, on pg. no.

8. Validation of present base line data with one-month fresh monitoring.

Detail is given in chapter – III.

9. Fund allocation for Corporate Environment Responsibility (CER) shall be made as per Ministry's O.M. No. 22 65/2017-IA.III dated 1st May, 2018 for various activities therein. The details of fund allocation and activities for CER shall be incorporated in EIA/EMP report.

Detail given chapter – IX .

10. The Project Proponent shall give an undertaking by way of affidavit to comply with all the statutory requirements and judgment of Hon’ble Supreme Court dated the 2ndAugust 2017 in Writ Petition (Civil) No. 114 of 2014 in the matter of Common Cause versus Union of India and Ors. Before grant of ToR/ EC. The undertaking interalia include commitment of the PP not to repeat any such violation in future in case of violation of above undertaking, the ToR/Environmental Clearance shall be liable to be terminated forthwith.

Enclosed as Annexure – XXXII.

11. Compliance of the order of Hon’ble Supreme Court dated 02.08.2017 in the Writ Petition (Civil) No. 114 of 2014 in the matter of Common Cause versus Union of India and Ors.

Agreed.

12. Details of demand, if any, raised by Department of Mining and Geology, State Government.

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13. Details of payment, if any, made to Department of Mines & Geology, State Government.

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14. Details of past production of mine since its inception duly authenticated by Department of Mines & Geology, State Government.

Enclosed as Annexure - XXV

15. To submit the KML/Shape Files of the mine lease area at the time of presentation before EAC.

Uploaded.



CHAPTER-2:

DESCRIPTION OF KEY ASPECTS OF THE PROJECT

2.1TYPE OF THE PROJECT

Banour limestone mine is situated on steep and rugged terrain of lesser Himalayan range.

The slope exceeds400the lease area stretches 350 m north to south about 320m east to

west. Originally the lease was 6.59 ha. Which has been reduced to 4.75 ha after surrender

the remaining area? Highest & lowest point of lease area is at 1437mRL and 1237mRL. For

adequacy of scientific management and planning the lease area is proposed to mark in

three blocks namely Block-A, Block-B, Block-C. The area falls in private land& Party Govt.

land. (Annexure-VII).

It is an existing project and Mining is being practiced by open cast method by forming of

benches, present working of limestone exists in Block –A&B.

Previous year wise production (Since2001) detail is attached as Annexure no-XXIV.

2.2 NEED FOR THE PROJECT

Banour Limestone Mining Project is basically for the production of Limestone. Limestone

has a great importance in many industries like limekiln, Sugar, glass and chemical

industries etc.

2.3 LOCATION

The project site is located at distance of 2.8 km from the nearby Village Banour. Banour

Village is situated at distance of 36.0 km from tehsil headquarter Paonta Sahib and about

68 km from the district headquarter Sirmour (H.P.).

2.4 GENERAL LOCATION OF LEASE AREA.



FIGURE 2.1 LOCATION MAP OF LEASE AREA



FIGURE 2.2 GOOGLE IMAGE OF LEASE AREA



FIGURE 2.3 KEY PLAN OF LEASE AREA



FIGURE 2.4 SURFACE PLAN



2.5 SIZE OR MAGNITUDE OF OPERATION:

Nature of deposit:

Banour Limestone Mine is situated on steep and rugged terrain of lesser Himalayan range.

Limestone is exposed almost in the entire lease area except at lower portion of block A.

Where red shale’s is exposed and the area is reserved for stacking of dump. There is thin

deposit of on out crop which is less than 0.3m. Thickness of soil is about 0.5m is towards

the upper portion of block A.

2.5.1 GEOLOGY OF THE AREA

Regional Geology:

Regionally the area under reference belongs to the main part of the lesser Himalayas and

falls in the North-West edge of the Niglidhar range. Earlier the Krol belt was first

investigated by H.B. Meddlicot in 1864, J.B. Andrews in 1934 and West in 1939. Subsequent

contribution has been made by Pandey and Kedar Narain (1967), Ranga Rao (1968) and

Valdiya (1970). The rocks belonging to Krol series, in order of their supreme position is

given below

REGIONAL GEOLOGICAL SET UP OF THE AREA

Unit Litho logy

Tals Upper Tal Lower Tal

Krol E Grey Limestone, Dolomitic Sandy Limestone & Shale in upper part.

Krol D Compact grey, Dirty white and pinkish limestone certain bands are highly siliceous and shows elephant skin weathering.

Krol C Dark grey to black thinly jointed limestone with thin ferruginous stained calcareous shale white, dirty white to greyish at places, crushed crystalline limestone.

Krol B Crushed puckered, red, green and bleached shale bands and lenses

Of grey and dirty white massive dolomitic limestone

Krol A Thinly bedded compact greyish calcareous shale, ferruginous stained, crushed carbonaceous shale.

Krol Sand Stone --Ortho-quartzite’s, unconsolidated sands etc.



FIGURE 2.5 GEOLOGICAL MAP OF AREA



Local Geology:

The area forms the main part of lesser Himalayas and falls on the North –Western ridge of

the Niglidhar range it form a part of the Krol belt. The geological data was collected from

the area exposed by cutting alone for road construction and the adjacent mine faces. The

sequence of various map able litho-units is given as under:

Dark grey limestone white to grayish fine grained massive limestone: At places

banded containing dark grey bands and patchy and streak exists the fresh surface is

shining.

Chemical Specification:

The Limestone in lease hold area is of mixed grade. Few pockets of high grade Limestone

seen in Limestone deposit. Physically the Limestone is grey to light gray to whitish in color.

Hard compact and massive in nature.

Details of chemical analysis of different grades of Limestone

Chemical constituents %

Limestone (White) %

Limestone (Greyish) %

CaO 51.1 50.4 MgO 3.0 3.0 SiO 0.14 0.18 LOI 43.1 44.84

FUTURE RESERVES AVAILABLE:

As per approved mining plan the reserves available for mining is given as under:

TABLE 2.1 RESERVES AVAILABLE

Category of reserves/ UNFC

Geological (Tones) Recoverable (Tones)

Proved/111 1423476 1281128 Probable/122 337500 263750

Total 1760976 1544878 Life of mine = Mineable reserves / Proposed production

1544878/63,160

= 24.0 years



The detail of manpower, machinery deployed or to be deployed in future and explosives

used for blasting to excavate the mineral is given in the following table.

As per the approved scheme of mining, manpower required for the mining operation is

given in the Table.

TABLE 2.2 MANPOWER REQUIRED.

Mine Manager 1 Highly Skilled Geologist part time 1

Mining Engineer (Part time) 1 Mining Foreman 1

Mining Mate Cum Blaster 2 Plantation Supervision 1

Total 7

Compressor Operator 3 Lodging m/c Operator 3

Magazine In-Charge 1 Skilled Attendance clerk cum Store

Keeper 1

Loading supervisor 2 Compressor and driller helper 6 Semi-Skilled

Miners and loader 15 Afforestation Crew 2 Unskilled

Watchman 1 Total 34

Thus 41 persons will get employment in mine. About 20 people will get indirect

employment (Truck driver, helper, canteen workers etc.) the services of Environment

Consultancy agency should be retrained on full time basis.

Detail of the mining machinery deployed or to be deployed is given .

TABLE 2.3EXTENT OF MECHANIZATION (Already deployed)

S.No. Name of Machines Make Number Capacity

1 Diesel operated

compressor

Atlas Copco 2 140 cft

2 Jack Hammer Drill Holman 4 -

3 4x4 Wheel Truck Tata 6 10 tonnes

4 Loader L & T 580-3 2 1 cum



Machinery to be deployed

S.No. Name of Machines Make Number Capacity

1 Diesel operated

compressor

Atlas Copco 3 140 cft

2 Jack Hammer Drill Holman 4 -

3 4x4 Wheel Truck Tata 8 10 tonnes

4 Loader L & T 580-3 2 1 cum

5 JCB 1 1 qm

SITE FACILITIES:-

Rest shelter:

There will be provision of rest shelter to take rest for workers as per specification given in

mines.

Washroom:

Wash room will be provided.

Mine office:

Mine office is already constructed near mine. Where all records concerning mining

operation shall be kept.

First aid facility:

It is proposed to make first aid station near mine office in which all statuary medicines and

equipment shall be kept and maintained.

Diesel for machine/equipment – About 200 Lt. per day is assumed to be consumed.

Dumpers will be on hire basis so diesel will be provided by contractor.

Water requirement

Total water requirement in the mine will be about 6.0 KLD for drinking, spraying (dust

suppression) and plantation. Water will be purchase from nearby village through water

tankers. Detail of water requirement in KLD is given below:

1. Dust Suppression –3.0

2. Drinking – 1.0

3. Green belt – 2.0

Total –6.0 KLD



FIGURE 2.6. SCHEMATIC WATER BALANCE DIAGRAM

2.6 TECHNOLOGY AND PROCESS DESCRIPTION:

Brief Description of existing working-open cast method of mining is in practice on the

basis of the concept of changing hill slope. Mining is being done by opencast mechanized

small drilling and blasting method of mining with use of drill machines, excavator &

dumper is used for loading and transportation of overburden and lime stone.

Proposed method of working: It is proposed to develop mine working from top to bottom

by opencast method with drilling and blasting. Quantity of explosive requirement is 0.140

kg per hole. Height and width of benches will be minted by 6m and 7m respectively to

facilitate the movement of mining machinery.

Method of blasting &drilling:

The excavation of Limestone is being done by drilling and blasting. The Limestone horizons

occurring in lease area can be categorized as semi hard rock. For extraction of Limestone

32 mm dia. Jack Hammer holes are proposed to be drilled and blasted. At present air

pollution, noise pollution and vibration effects are well within permissible limits. For this

purpose small drill holes with restricted charge shall be fired.

Quantity of water

6.0 KLD

Plantation

2.0KLD

1.00 KLD

Dust Suppression 3.0 KLD 4.50 KLD

Drinking &Sanitation

1.0 KLD

No Outflow

1.00 KLD

No Outflow

1.00 KLD Septic tank-Soak

Pit



Blasting pattern shall be as following:

Bench height = 6m in 4 sub benches of 1.5 m height

Depth hole = 1.5m

Burden = 0.6m

Spacing = 1.2m

No. Of lines = 1

Amount of charge per hole =0.140 kg

The blasting parameters shall be carefully tested in the field during mining operations. So

that optimum blasting parameters can be established. Secondary blasting is not required.

Explosives-

Material used in explosive is- EL-MX 90%

Power factor in ore-14.4 tonnes/kg of explosive

TABLE 2.4 YEAR WISE PRODUCTION:

S.N. Year Production in tonnes(RoM)

1. 2013-14 42280

2. 2014-15 63160

3. 2015-16 63160

4. 2016-17 63160

5. 2017-18 63160

The Process Flow chart showing mining process is given below:

SITE PREPARATION

EXTRACTION

• Drilling

• Blasting

• Sizing

TRANSPORTATION AND SUPPLY



WASTE AND SUB GRADE MINERAL MANAGEMENT:

Waste shall comprise of soil, dolomite limestone found within deposit and some fines mixed

with other un-saleable products. Average rate of waste is taken as 5% of mineral

excavation large quantity waste may generate during construction of mine road.

When the production of limestone will be on full scale. The waste generated will be about

3158 tonnes per year. The waste material generated will be mostly used for construction of

retaining wall, parapet wall and check dams & other reclamation works.

TABLE 2.5 YEAR WISE PRODUCTION OF WASTE

Year 5% Waste from ROM in tones

2013-14 2114

2014-15 3150

2015-16 3158

2016-17 3158

2017-18 3158

Total 9474

2.7PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR APPROVAL AND IMPLEMENTATION

Modified mining plan with progressive mine closure plan has been approved on dated

21/2/2014.

ToR letter was issued by MoEF vide letter no. J-11015/190/2015-IA.II (M) on dated 29th

July 2015 for the production capacity of 63,160 TPA (ROM) of Limestone.



FIGURE -2.6 SURFACE LAYOUT MAP



CHAPTER-3:

DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

3.0 STUDY AREA, PERIOD, COMPONENTS AND METHODOLOGY

With reference to details given in Chapter-1 and Chapter-2, this is a mining project for the

mining of limestone near village- Banour, Tehsil- Paonta Sahib, District –Sirmour (H.P.)

over 4.75Hectares (Ha) Project area is private waste land & Partly land and non-forest area

comprising in Khasra No. 1956/1926/1886/131/2, 1928/1904/1, 1958/148 and bila no.

Himachal Pradesh and UK interstate boundary is at about 1.7 km and project considered as

A Category.

The study for the proposed project was carried out as per TOR issued vide letter No J-

11015/190/2015-IA-II (M) Dated: - 29.07.15.

With this background following factors are summed that form the basis of the study

period, components and methodology for the purpose of impact assessment,

mitigation measures and environment management plan:

Mine is of 4.75Ha. Private land & Partly Govt. Land.(7.5 bighas)

There is total lease area of 9.774 Ha in 500 meter radius.

Mining of limestone.

Mining is open cast and process is semi-mechanized and an excavator shall be used for

this purpose. In addition blasting using low explosives by making drill hole with

compressed air jackhammer drills shall also be done.

The study data on air, noise, water, flora and fauna and socio-economic is taken for the

period Oct.- Dec. 2015.The monitoring is done by a NABL accredited and MoEF&CC

recognized laboratory namely Shivalik Solid Waste Management Limited, Nalagarh.

There is no wildlife sanctuary, ecologically sensitive area within 10 Km

The state boundary is at a distance of 1.7 Km.

Mining plan is approved by Government of India, Ministry of Mines, Indian Bureau of

Mines, Office of the Regional Controller of Mines

There is no generation of wastewater from the process.



The water demand is 6.0KLD for drinking, sprinkling and irrigation purpose and no

water is used in process nor is any effluent generated.

There are no point source emissions for air pollution as from boilers, DG sets or

furnaces.

An area of 10 km around the project site (core area) is taken as study area with detailed

work within 10 Km. The study area is marked in the drawing showing study stations (As

per Environmental Impact Assessment Guidance Manual for Mining of Minerals by MoEF

and Administrative Staff College of India Mine lease area should be the “core zone”; 10 km.

radius from the boundary limits of the mine lease area of more than 50 hectares should be

the “buffer zone”, however, 10 Km radius from the boundary limits of mine lease area of

5-50 hectares would be “buffer zone”)

The study for baseline data covers land, water, air, noise, biological and socio-economic

environment and other relevant information. The baseline data is based on primary

monitoring as well as from secondary sources including website of HPSPCB; Technical EIA

Guidance Manual for Mining of Minerals prepared by MoEF&CC by ASCI; District Ground

Water Booklet, by Central Ground Water Board (CGWB); Websites as

http://www.himachalpradesh.us/ and http:// hpsirmaur.nic.in/- Census Report; The

climate data is from ClimatologicallyNormal’s 1961-1990 IMD, Ministry of Earth Sciences,

Government of India. The project data is based on Mining Plan.

STUDY AREA AT A GLANCE

The study area includes mainly the villages of tehsil Paonta Sahib, of District Sirmaur (HP)

within 10 km radius from the mine as center as below:

Latitude 30035’15.63’’N to 30035’25.40’’N

Longitude 77043’17.27’’E to 77043’27.35’’E

As per 2011 census, the population of District Sirmaur is 5, 29,855; of tehsil Paonta Sahib is

1, 57,799.

http://www.himachalpradesh.us/sirmaur/



3.1 LAND ENVIRONMENT

3.1.1 TOPOGRAPHY

The lease area, forms part of the main range of Lesser Himalayas and lies in the trans-Giri

tract of District Sirmour. Topography of the area is generally rugged and mountainous.

Most of the lease area have indicated steep slope toward N-E. the altitude various from

1237 mRL to 1437 mRL. Which show maximum elevation difference of 200 meters.

There is seasonal nalla “Nalta” in the vicinity which flows in north east direction feeding

into sham ka khalla which ultimately joins the Tons river. There is no any river

andperinnial Nalla present in lease area, however Tons, Giri, Nera Nadi fall within 10 Km

of the mining lease. There is a rivulet namelyNera Nadi- 5.20Km, Tons River -2.0 Km, Giri

River-7.6 Km.



FIGURE 3.1-TOPOGRAPHY MAP OF STUDY AREA



3.1.2 LAND USE

The land use of study area is given below in Table-3.1

TABLE- 3.1: LAND USE OF STUDY AREA

Ever green/ semi evergreen forest 14548.45Ha.

Deciduous Forest 6608.18 Ha.

Forest Plantation 4188.36 Ha.

Water Bodes/ River 1561.28 Ha.

Build up land 823.43 Ha.

Scrub/waste land 3591.57 Ha.

Crop land 2872.21 Ha.

Sheet rock area 1242.54 Ha.

Grass land/ grazing land 523.87 Ha.

Total 35959.89 Ha.



FIGURE 3.2 LAND USE PATTERN OF THE STUDY AREA



FIGURE 3.3 SATELLITE IMAGE OF THE STUDY AREA



The land use in lease area is given below in Table-3.2:

TABLE-3.2: LAND USE OF LEASE AREA Particulars of

Area Area

under Forest

Ha

Area under Agriculture

Ha

Area under

Grazing Ha

Area under Private land partly govt land

Present Position

End of Scheme Period


Pits - - - 1.40 1.60 3.467 dump Area - - - 0.14 0.18 0.360 Road - - - 0.56 0.90 0.00 Plantation - - - 0.080 0.923 0.923 Soil Stock - - - 0.022 0.022 0.00 Reclaimed area - - - - 0.020 0.00 Remaining Virgin land

- - - 2.548 1.105 0.00

Total Nil Nil Nil 4.75 4.75 4.75 Note- About 4.75 ha area will be planted up to end of mine life in which 3.467 ha area will

be planted on mined out benches, 0.360 ha on Dump area

0.923Ha statuary barriers will be planted at the end of I Year.

HYDROGEOLOGY AND DRAINAGE

The Yamuna River that forms the eastern district boundary with the State of Uttaranchal

drains major part of Sirmaur district. Tons, Giri, are its major tributaries. Only a small area

in the southeast is drained by river Markanda of the Ghaggar river basin. Giri River

practically bisects the district in to two parts, namely trans Giri area and cis-Giri area.

Paonta valley is drained by river Bata a tributary of YamunaThe drainage map of the area is

given at figure No. 3.2A.

Hydro-geologically, the unconsolidated and semi-consolidated/ consolidated rock

formations form aquifers in the district. Intergranular pore spaces in the sedimentary

formations and secondary fissured porosity in hard rocks, topographical set up coupled

with precipitation in the form of rain and snow, mainly govern occurrence and movement

of ground water. Porous alluvial formation occurring in the valley area forms the most

prolific aquifer system where as the sedimentary semi-consolidated formations and hard

rocks form aquifer of low yield prospect. Major parts of the district are hilly & mountainous

with highly dissected and undulating terrain. These areas are underlain by semi-



consolidated and consolidated hard rocks of Tertiary and pre-Tertiary period. Ground

water potential in such areas is very low due to its hydro-geomorphic set up. Springs are

the main ground water structures that provide water supply for domestic and irrigation in

major rural and urban areas.



FIGURE NO. 3.4- HYDRO-GEOLOGICAL MAP



FIGURE 3.5- PHYSIOGRAPHY AND DRAINAGE MAP



FIGURE 3.6 DRAINAGE MAP OF THE STUDY AREA



3.1.3 SOIL

There is thin deposit of soil on out crop which is less than 0.3m thick. Thickness of soil is

about 0.5 m towards the upper portion of block A.

The generation of soil will be minimum during the mining. Small amount of soil is also

present within joints and cracks, all soil thus generated shall be stored on a separate heaps

on benches.

The amount of soil generated will be approximately 0.2% of production.

During the seasonal study from Oct.-Dec 2015, soil samples have been collected from five

villages namely,Banour,Guddi,Tillodhar,Nagheta,Ramnagar



TABLE-3.3:DETAILS OF SOIL SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS RESULT

Refer Annexure VIII for soil analysis report from Shivalik Solid waste management.

Result:- pH value in different soil samples are 6.98 to 7.22

Electrical conductivity values were in the range of 0.39 to 0.44

Organic matter % in the range of 0.82 to 0.94

Water holding capacity % is in the range of 29 to 36

Result shows that soil is slightly alkaline in nature with clay loam texture with sufficient

organic matter.

Sr. No.

Parameters Unit Result Method Reference

MS S1 S2 S3 S4

1 pH -- 7.11 7.18 7.08 7.22 6.98 IS: 2720(Part 26)1987

2 Soil Texture …. Clay

Loam

Clay

Loam

Clay

Loam

Clay

Loam

Clay

Loam

Manual of Soil Testing in India, Ministry of

Agriculture GoI 3 Water Holding

Capacity

% 32 36 30 34 29 Manual of Soil Testing in India, Ministry of

Agriculture GoI 4 Permeability cm/sec 10-3 10-3 10-3 10-3 10-3 Manual of Soil Testing

in India, Ministry of Agriculture GoI

5 Available

Potassium as K2O

Kg/Ha 58 51 49 54 50 Manual of Soil Testing

in India, Ministry of

Agriculture GoI

6 Available

Nitrogen N

Kg/Ha 108 98 118 112 106 Manual of Soil Testing in India, Ministry of

Agriculture GoI 7 Bulk Density gm/cc 1.22 1.28 1.31 1.32 1.33 Manual of Soil Testing

in India, Ministry of Agriculture GoI

8 Organic Matter % 0.89 0.91 0.92 0.94 0.82 IS :2720 (P)XXII

1972

9 Avaliable

Phosphorus as

P2O5

Kg/Ha 11 10 9 11 8 Manual of Soil Testing

in India, Ministry of

Agriculture GoI

10 Electrical

Conductivity

mmhos/cm 0.41 0.40 0.39 0.43 0.44 IS: 14767: 2000



FIGURE 3.7 SOIL SAMPLING LOCATION MAP

Prepared by: Udaipur Min-Tech Pvt. Ltd.

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Sh. Rakesh Chaudhary Banour Lime Stone Mine

TABLE-3.4: DETAILS OF SOIL SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS RESULT (Validation of

present base line data with one- month fresh monitoring)

Refer Annexure VIII for soil analysis report from Udaipur Min- Tech Pvt. Ltd.

Result:- pH value in different soil samples are 6.37 to 7.73

Electrical conductivity values were in the range of 201 to 479

Organic matter % in the range of 0.45 to 0.68

Moisture Content % is in the range of 2.8 to 6.1

Result shows that soil is slightly alkaline in nature with clay loam texture with sufficient

organic matter.

Sr. No

.

Parameters Unit Method Reference

S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6

1 pH -- 6.79 7.21 7.73 7.64 7.13 6.37 IS: 2720(Part

26)1987

2 Moisture

content

% 3.6 5.8 2.8 3.9 3.4 6.1 Manual of Soil Testing in India,

Ministry of Agriculture GoI

3 Available

Potassium as

K2O

Kg/

Ha

9.56 60.0 140.0 110 80.0 45.6 Manual of Soil

Testing in India,

Ministry of

Agriculture GoI

4 Available

Nitrogen N

Kg/

Ha

82.9 93.0 61.80 45.92 61.80 79.0 Manual of Soil Testing in India,


5 Bulk Density gm/

cc

1.32 1.31 1.34 1.29 1.32 1.28 Manual of Soil Testing in India,


6 Organic

Matter

% 0.48 0.45 0.45 0.68 0.45 0.45 IS :2720

(P)XXII 1972

7 Avaliable

Phosphorus

as P2O5

Kg/

Ha

9.56 19.47 19.47 13.09 14.5 17.3 Manual of Soil

Testing in India,

Ministry of

Agriculture GoI

8 Electrical

Conductivity

µS/c

m

241 479 302 281 201 209 IS: 14767: 2000


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AGRICULTURE

Agriculture is practiced on the hill slopes over small holdings. The literature review as

well as the field visits shows that rice, wheat and maize are the main crops, however, of

late cash crops (vegetables) as turmeric, ginger, peas etc. is also cultivated as these yield

good returns. Sugarcane is also planted by some farmers towards Paonta valley. The

photographs of the agriculture fields are taken during the field visits on 20.10.15 and

27.10.15 and presented below:

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) Mustard (Brassica campestris) Rice (Oryza

sativa)

Peas Maize

As per secondary data from Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dhaulakuan, District Sirmaur is

spread in three agro-ecological zones as shown in figure given below. Majority of

farmers (87 %) in this district are marginal and small farmers and average size of land

holding is 2.28 ha. Rainfed farming is mostly practiced in the area. Irrigated facilities

are available on 35.32% of net sown area.

Zone 1- Plains: Maize, paddy & wheat are main crops grown on large area, pulses &

oilseeds are grown as sole /mixed on neglected /marginal lands. Vegetable and cash


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crops are grown on limited scale. Horticulture is done as back yard enterprise. Mango,

kinnow, lime, litchi, guava are main fruits. Cows, buffalos, goat are common live stock.

Fodder crops grown are- Oats, barseem sorghum, charry and bajra. Cropping patterns

is cereal based. Irrigation is limited and mostly done through tube wells i.e ground

water.

Zone II Mid Hills- Maize, wheat & barley are main cereal crops grown on large area ,

pulses &oilseeds are grown as sole /mixed on marginal lands. Vegetable are grown as

cash crop where irrigation is available ginger, capsicum, tomato, and garlic are major

crops. Cows, sheep and goat are common live stock. Mango, lime, peach, guava &

walnut are main fruits. Fodder crops grown-Sorghum, charry and oats. Grass lands has

local grasses (dholu) which are low in nutrition and less productive. Cropping patterns

is cereal based. Irrigation is in limited area and mostly done through natural springs,

drainage courses, runoff collection.

Zone III, High hills- Majority of farming systems are vegetables based in high hills and

these are grown by majority of farmers where ever small irrigation is available. Colder

climate also facilitate the farmers as evaporation losses are low and moisture is retained

for longer period. Ginger, garlic, beans, tomato, capsicum and pea are main as cash

crops. Cereals viz- Maize, & barley are popular among farmers where as rajmash, mash

& kulthi are common pulses. Horticulture is done on commercial scale - Peach, plum,

apple, apricot & walnut are main fruits. Cows, sheep and goat are common live stock.

Fodder crops grown are- Oats & sorghum. Grass lands have local grasses. Irrigation is

limited area and mostly done through natural springs and drainage courses.

Crop Production and Productivity in district Sirmour

Ginger, Garlic and off-season vegetables like tomato, capsicum, peas, potato, french

beans, are the major cash crops of the area whereas wheat, maize, rice, urd and toria are

important field crops. Apple, Peach, Kinnow, Mango, strawberry are the main

horticultural crops. Protected cultivation is also becoming popular among the farmers

of the district.

Krishi Vigyan Kendra exclusively caters to the extension needs of Sirmour

district. Statistics related to various aspects of agriculture is presented below:


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i) Crop production

Crop Area (ha) Production

(mt)

Productivity

(qt/ha)

Maize 22188 60680 27.35

Paddy 5730 7780 13.58

Wheat 25106 26140 10.41

Pulses 3896 2440 6.26

Oilseed 1063 160 1.51

Sugarcane 1002 28837 287.79

ii) Vegetable production

Crop Area (ha) Production (mt) Productivity

(qt/ha)

Tomato 2106 82846 393.4

Pea 1588 17054 107.4

Garlic 1530 22185 145.0

Potato 1400 17300 123.6

Ginger 1376 11692 85.0

Capsicum 907 14512 160.0

French bean 400 4401 110.0

Cabbage 210 8818 419.9

Cauliflower 190 3135 165.0

Root crops 184 3600 195.7

Onion 159 2912 183.1

Ladies finger 145 1709 117.9

Cucurbits 104 3134 301.3

Brinjal 98 1359 138.7

Others 98 1786 182.2

Chilli 62 670 108.1

Total 10557 197113 186.7

iii) Fruits production

Crop Area (ha) Production (mt)

Apple 074 594

Other temperate

fruits

496 566

Walnut and other

dry fruits

241 874

Citrus group 753 013

Other sub-tropical 253 019


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fruits

Total 818 066

3.2 AIR AND NOISE ENVIRONMENT

3.2.1 AIR ENVIRONMENT

A network of 8 Stations was established to study the ambient air quality The ambient air

quality was studied form Oct.- Dec. 2015 as per CPCB guidelines.

TABLE-3.5:LOCATION OF AMBIENT AIR AND NOISE MONITORING STATIONS S.No. Station Code Station Identity Location with respect to Site

Distance (Km) Direction 1 MA 4 Mine site - 2 MAD 500 down wind 500 m S 3 A1 Guddi 5.50Km NE 4 A2 Chitli 1.00Km NW 5 A3 Tillodhar 3.50Km NW 6 A4 Rajpur 4.10Km S 7 A5 Nagheta 5.90Km SE 8 A6 Ramnagar 6.20 S,SE

The selction of air monitoring stations was done before the study on the basis of climate

data from Climatological Normal’s 1961-1990 IMD, Ministry of Earth Sciences,

Government of India, for the nearest IMD Station at Dehradun (Annexure). The

prominent wind direction on the basis of wind rose plotted from the said data isSE . The

location of air monitoring stations is thus justified and serves the purpose. The selcetion

also meets the guidelines as given in Environmental Impact Assessment Guidance

Manual for Mining of Minerals by MoEF and Administrative Staff College of India i.e.

“Stations should be ideally located in nearby settlements / villages surrounding the

mine lease. Moreover, many of the mines do not have any stack (point emission source),

therefore ambient air quality is expected to be affected in and around mining areas upto

a limited distance depending on wind speeds / direction. This should be considered

while selecting monitoring stations in all the direction of lease area10 km buffer zone

may be adequate for monitoring ambient air quality.”

During study period maximum & minimum temp of area is observed

S. No TEMP Humidity%

1 27.0C 14.

0C 60-75%

2 20.0C 7.0

0 C 65- 74%

3 18.0C 2.0

0 C 68- 80%


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FIGURE 3.8 AIR MONITORING LOCATION MAP OF THE STUDY AREA


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FIGURE-3.9: WIND ROSE DIAGRAM OCT.-DEC 2015


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TABLE-3.6. AMBIENT AIR QUALITY RESULT

PM2.5 (µg/m3 ) PM10

(µg/m3 )

NO2 (µg/m3 )

SO2 ( µg/m3 )

Station-MA4 Near Mine Site Minimum 20.34 57.84 4.49 2.33 Maximum 38.82 88.11 7.60 5.88

98% 38.04 86.34 7.44 5.76 Average 31.44 76.00 5.88 4.29

Station-MAD @ 500 m d/s Mine Site Minimum 21.44 53.73 4.49 2.39 Maximum 38.82 83.78 7.60 6.55

98 % 38.04 82.10 7.44 6.41 Average 31.59 70.79 5.90 4.29

Station-A1 Near Village Guddi Minimum 21.01 54.35 3.54 2.33 Maximum 33.68 78.05 6.67 5.37

98 % 33.0 76.48 6.53 5.26 Average 28.95 67.63 5.22 3.92

Station-A2 Near Village Chitli Minimum 21.50 51.08 2.98 2.26 Maximum 38.31 79.50 6.00 5.54

98 % 37.54 77.91 5.88 5.42 Average 27.78 67.81 4.85 4.07

Station-A3 Near Village Tillodhar Minimum 21.11 50.60 4.14 2.58 Maximum 30.78 69.77 6.51 6.36

98 % 30.16 68.37 6.37 6.23 Average 26.81 63.20 5.14 4.18

Station-A4 Near Village Rajpur Minimum 22.57 43.29 3.17 2.58 Maximum 35.30 74.23 6.45 6.18

98 % 34.59 72.74 6.32 6.05 Average 26.22 62.67 4.62 3.85

Station-A5 Near Village Nagheta Minimum 21.07 51.27 3.46 2.39 Maximum 35.78 76.32 6.45 5.88

98 % 35.06 74.79 6.32 5.76 Average 25.77 64.07 4.91 4.13

Station-A6 Near Village Ramnagar Minimum 22.03 52.85 4.49 2.39 Maximum 30.87 79.32 7.60 5.88

98 % 30.25 77.73 7.44 5.76 Average 27.37 64.14 6.15 4.19

Refer Annexure IX Analysis report of Air monitoring from Shivalik Solid Waste Management


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Interpritation& Result : Mininmum PM2.5 value (20.34ug/m3)is recorded at near

mine site & maximum PM2.5value (30.78 ug/m3) is recorded at village Tillodhar.

Minimum PM10 value (43.29ug/m3) is recorded at village Rajpur & Maximum PM10

value (88.11ug/m3) is recorded at Mine site.Minimum NO2 value (2.98ug /m3) is

recorded at village near village Chitli & Maximum NO2 value( 7.40ug /m3) is recorded

at minesite & village ramnagar.

All monitored parameters are well with in the permissible limits as per NAAQS,2009

during the observed period.

TABLE-3.6.1 ANALYSIS RESULT OF FREE SILICA in PM10

S.N. Location Units Free Silica Method reference

1. Near Mine site (µg/m3 ) 0.32 Lab SOP based on NIOSH

7601 2. A1 Near village Guddi (µg/m3 ) 0.29

3. A2 Near village Chitli (µg/m3 ) 0.40

4. A3Near village Tilodhar (µg/m3 ) 0.33

5. A4 Near village Rajpur (µg/m3 ) 0.20

6. A5 Near village Nagheta (µg/m3 ) 0.21

7. A6 Near village Ramnagar (µg/m3 ) 0.39 Refer Annexure –X for Copy of Analysis report of free silica in PM10 from Shivalik Solid Waste

Management

A comparison of the average ambient air monitoring data for the month October,

November, December 2015 is given in Figure-3.2 for particulate matter and Figure-3.3

for gases:


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FIGURE-3.10: DATA COMPARISON OF OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, DECEMBER2015 FOR

PM10 µg/m3

FIGURE-3.11: DATA COMPARISON OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, DECEMBER2015 FOR

GASES µg/m3


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Validation of present base line data with one-month fresh monitoring:

TABLE-3.7. AMBIENT AIR QUALITY RESULT

PM2.5 (µg/m3 ) PM10

(µg/m3 )

NO2 (µg/m3 )

SO2 ( µg/m3 )

Station-MA4 Near Mine Site Minimum 20.48 63.80 5.24 3.96 Maximum 27.58 72.94 7.19 5.79

98% 27.03 71.48 7.04 5.67 Average 31.44 76.00 5.88 4.29

Station-MAD @ 500 m d/s Mine Site Minimum 19.95 58.96 3.50 5.42 Maximum 32.11 72.27 5.93 7.11

98 % 31.47 70.82 5.81 6.96 Average 23.60 66.51 4.83 6.55

Station-A1 Near Village Banaur Minimum 21.20 66.52 7.03 3.42 Maximum 29.25 75.75 9.88 7.74

98 % 28.66 74.23 9.68 7.58 Average 25.28 70.37 8.42 5.42

Station-A2 Near Village Chitli Minimum 21.78 60.42 4.98 3.43 Maximum 26.53 75.09 9.08 6.54

98 % 25.99 73.58 8.89 6.40 Average 24.34 67.38 6.83 4.91

Station-A3 Near Village Tillodhar Minimum 21.23 58.65 5.10 3.83 Maximum 25.91 75.70 8.90 6.41

98 % 25.39 74.18 8.72 6.28 Average 23.21 66.14 6.71 4.86

Station-A4 Near Village Rajpur Minimum 21.76 61.11 6.53 5.18 Maximum 25.70 78.38 10.26 8.08

98 % 25.18 76.81 10.05 7.91 Average 24.00 69.69 8.10 6.45

Station-A5 Near Village Nagheta Minimum 21.16 60.60 4.36 3.31 Maximum 28.37 72.33 7.48 6.61

98 % 27.80 70.88 7.33 6.47 Average 25.06 65.61 5.93 4.37

Station-A6 Near Village Ramnagar Minimum 23.65 61.04 5.95 4.09 Maximum 28.27 74.81 9.78 6.38

98 % 27.70 73.31 9.58 6.25 Average 25.66 68.48 7.74 5.12

Refer Annexure X Analysis report of Air monitoring from Udaipur Min- Tech Pvt. Ltd.


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Interpritation& Result : Mininmum PM2.5 value (20.34ug/m3) is recorded at near

mine site & maximum PM2.5value (38.82 ug/m3) is recorded at mine site.

Minimum PM10 value (43.29ug/m3) is recorded at village Rajpur & Maximum PM10

value (83.78ug/m3) is recorded at Mine site. Minimum NO2 value (2.98ug /m3) is

recorded at village near village Chitli & Maximum NO2 value( 7.60ug /m3) is recorded at

minesite & village ramnagar.

All monitored parameters are well with in the permissible limits as per NAAQS,2009

during the observed period.

CLIMATOLOGY

The climate of the district is sub-tropical to temperate depending upon the elevation.

Four major seasons that are the winter season extends from Nov to February; summer

season from March to June followed by the monsoon period extending from July to

September end. Maximum precipitation in the form of rain occurs during July to

September. Average annual rainfall in the district is about 982 mm with average of 60

rainy days. In the non-monsoon season precipitation as snowfall also occurs in the

higher reaches above 1500 m amsl, the peaks of Chaur dhar remains covered by snow.

During winter period rainfall also occurs in lower hills and valleys parts. Mean

maximum and minimum temperature of 30°C and -2°C respectively.

The River Giri, a tributary of the river Yamuna, is the biggest river in Sirmaur district.

Flowing in the south-east direction, it bisects the district in two parts, namely, the

Trans-Giri area and Cis-Giri area. Geographically, the district can be divided into three

parts i.e. the Trans-Giri (Giri Par) region, Cis-Giri (Giri War) region and Plains of Kiar-

da-dun or Dun Valley. The Trans-Giri region consists of mountains culminating into the

Chur peak which is popularly called as Chur Chandni Ki Dhar (the hill of silver bangle).

It has an altitude of 3,647 meters above the sea level. From this lofty mountain, two

ranges emerge one in the north-west direction called Dhar Taproli-Jadol and the other

Dhar Nohra which runs south-east direction towards Haripur Fort at an altitude of

2,677 meters above the mean sea level. Summer months are exceedingly hot in Dun. The

hilly areas have a temperate climate though the Dharthi range is hot. The Trans-Giri

tract, Pajota and Sain range areas are comparatively cool even in summers. Snow falls


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regularly in winters in Trans-Giri areas, whereas in Sain ranges it is occasional, while in

Dharthi ranges it is rarely noticed.

3.3 NOISE ENVIRONMENT

The noise level monitoring in the study area is done at the ambient air environment

monitoring locations.

TABLE-3.8: RESULTS OF NOISE MONITORING OCTOBER 2015 1 HOUR

S.N

o

Test Location Unit Results Test

Method

Day

Time

Night

Time

1 Ambie

nt

Noise

Levels

1 Hour

Leq

Average Noise Level Around Project

Boundary – MN4

dB(A)

50.59 39.50

IS:

9989:19

81 R-

2002 Average Noise Level near the Guddi

village area- N1

dB(A)

50.48 41.12

Average Noise Level near the Chitli

village area-N2

dB(A)

48.82 41.84

Average Noise Level Around the

Tillodhar village area-N3

dB(A)

51.18 41.34

Average Noise Level Around the Rajpur

village area-N4

dB(A)

52.05 42.40


Nagheta village area-N5

dB(A)

50.69 40.45


Ramnagar village area-N6

dB(A)

48.39 40.41

Refer Annexure –XI for Copy of Analysis report of Noise monitoring from Shivalik Solid Waste

Management

Result: From base line monitoring result it is observed that amient noise level is with in

prescribe limit.


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FIGURE 3.12 NOISE MONITORING LOCATION MAP


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FIGURE-3.13: DATA COMPARISON OCT.-DEC. 2015

Validation of present base line data with one-month fresh monitoring :

The noise level monitoring in the study area is done at the ambient air environment

monitoring locations.

TABLE-3.9: RESULTS OF NOISE MONITORING OCTOBER 2018

S.N

o

Test Location Unit Results Test

Method

Day

Time

Night

Time

1 Ambie

nt

Noise

Levels

1 Hour

Leq

Average Noise Level Around Project

Boundary – N1

dB(A)

51.6 42.8

IS:

9989:19

81 R-

2002 Average Noise Level at 500m D/W

from project village area- N2

dB(A)

50.2 41.2

Average Noise Level near the Banaur

village area-N3

dB(A)

52.0 44.6

Average Noise Level Around the Rajpur

village area-N4

dB(A)

50.7 43.7

Average Noise Level Around the Chitli

village area-N5

dB(A)

54.3 45.4

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

MN1 N1 N2 N3 N4 N5 N6

Day Time dB(A) Leq Oct-Dec.2015

Night Time dB(A) Leq Oct-Dec.2015


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Tilodhar village area-N6

dB(A)

51.6 40.9


Nagheta village area-N7

dB(A)

52.5 43.8


Ramnagar village area-N8

dB(A)

50.8 41.2

Refer Annexure –XII for Copy of Analysis report of Noise monitoring from Udaipur Min- Tech Pvt.

Ltd.

Result: From base line monitoring result it is observed that amient noise level is with in

prescribe limit.

3.4 WATER ENVIRONMENT

Water availability and water quality are two major aspects considered for baseline

status of water environment.

As reported by CGWB Springs are the major ground water sources of water supply in

the district. These springs are mainly gravity, contact or fracture type and springs

located along major thrust/faults or structurally weak planes are high yielding. The

springs, locally called Chasma, have discharges varying from seepages to 15 litres per

second. Bowries, a type dug well, are another structure constructed in the hill slopes to

tap the seepages. Such Bowries are common and observed all southern part of the

district. In the last more than a decade, state government have drilled shallow bore

wells fitted with hand-pumps to provide domestic water. These hand pumps have depth

up to average 50-60m and have low discharges up to 1 lps.

In valley area of Poanta, the ground water occurs in porous unconsolidated alluvial

formation (valley fills) comprising, sand, silt, gravel, cobbles/pebbles etc. Ground water

occurs both under phreatic & confined conditions. Wells and tube wells are the main

ground water abstraction structures. Ground water is being developed in the area by

medium to deep tube wells, dug wells, dug cum bored wells. Depth to water level shows

vides variation from near surface to more than 35 m bgl. Yield of shallow aquifer is

moderate with well discharges up to 10 lps.


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CGWB has drilled/constructed 11 exploratory wells in the valley area in the depth range

of 90.00 to 163.00 m bgl. Static water level of the tubewells ranges from 2 m to 43.00 m

bgl and discharges ranged from 200 to 3220 lpm.

In Poanta valley area, there are 12-hydrograph network stations where depth to water

level is monitored four times a year and ground water quality once during pre-monsoon

period. Depth to water table shows wide variation. During pre-monsoon period (May

2006) it ranged between 3.02 & 38.2 m bgl, while during the post-monsoon period

(November 2006) depth to water level ranged from 3.3 to 36.86 m bgl. Deeper water

levels.are observed mainly in northwestern part and along the foothills. In major parts

of the valley the depth to water level are less than 15.00 m bgl.

Rainfall is the major source recharge to the groundwater body apart from the influent

seepage from the rivers, irrigated fields and inflow from upland areas. The discharge

from ground water mainly takes place from wells and tube wells; effluent seepages of

ground water in the form of spring and base flow in streams.

Ground water resources and irrigation potential for Poanta valley area of Sirmaur

district have been computed by CGWB. The stage of ground water development in

Poanta valley area is 18% as on 2004 and falls under “safe category” as per CGWB.

The primary survey in the study area also shows that Bowries, are there and water from

springs is available and supplied for public consumption by government. Sample of

ground water taken from the tap from public supply in the village and tested.

No perennial stream flows with in lease area. The Shamahal ka khala which flows

towards N_E of lease area collects all rain water during rainy seoson and it drain all

water into tons river.


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TABLE-3.10: RESULTS OF GROUND WATER MONITORING

S. No.

Parameters Units Results Standard limits

MW GW1 GW2 GW3 GW4 Desirable Limit

Permissible Limit (In absence of

better alternate source)

1. Colour Hazen units

<5 <5 <5 <5 <5 Max 5 Max 15

2. Odour -- Un obj Un obj Un obj Un obj Un obj. Unobjectionable

--

3. Turbidity NTU <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 Max 1 Max 5

4. pH - 7.5 7.2 7.31 7.08 7.11 6.5 to 8.5 No relax

5. Total Hardness (as CaCO3)

mg/l 190 210 200 190 205 Max 300 Max 600

6. Calcium (as Ca)

mg/l 35 37 35 33 37 Max 75 Max 200

7. Magnesium (as Mg)

mg/l 24 28 27 26 27 Max 30 Max 100

8. Chlorides(as Cl)

mg/l 18 24 18 19 12 Max 250 Max 1000

9. TDS mg/l 205 232 240 234 222 Max 500 Max 2000

10. Sulphate (as SO4)

mg/l 21 28 22 21 18 Max 200 Max 400

11. Iron (as Fe) mg/l 0.08 0.03 0.01 0.01 0.02 Max 0.3 No relax

12. Nitrate (as NO3)

mg/l 2.96 2.66 2.36 2.35 2.06 Max 45 No relax

13. Fluoride (as F)

mg/l BDL (<0.1)

BDL (<0.1)

BDL (<0.1)

BDL (<0.1)

BDL (<0.1)

Max.1.0 Max. 1.5

14. Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3)

mg/l 181 192 184 180 195 Max 20 Max.600

15. Copper (as Cu)

mg/l BDL (<0.01)

BDL (<0.01)

BDL (<0.01)

BDL (<0.01)

BDL (<0.01)

Max 0.05 Max.1.5

16. Zinc (as Zn) mg/l BDL (<0.01)

BDL (<0.01)

BDL (<0.01)

BDL (<0.01)

BDL (<0.01)

Max 5 Max.15

17. Cyanide (as CN)

mg/l BDL (<0.02)

BDL (<0.02)

BDL (<0.02)

BDL (<0.02)

BDL (<0.02)

Max 0.05 No relax

18. Lead (as Pb) mg/l BDL (<0.01)

BDL (<0.01)

BDL (<0.01)

BDL (<0.01)

BDL (<0.01)

Max 0.01 No relax


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19. Nickel (as Ni) mg/l BDL (<0.01)

BDL (<0.01)

BDL (<0.01)

BDL (<0.01)

BDL (<0.01)

Max 0.02 No relax

20. Total Arsenic (as As)

mg/l BDL (0.02)

BDL (0.02)

BDL (0.02)

BDL (0.02)

BDL (0.02)

Max 0.01 Max 0.05

21. Total Chromium (as Cr)

mg/l BDL

(<0.01) BDL

(<0.01) BDL

(<0.01) BDL

(<0.01) BDL

(<0.01)

Max 0.5 No relax

22. Mercury (as Hg)

mg/l BDL (<0.00

1)

BDL (<0.00

1)

BDL (<0.00

1)

BDL (<0.00

1)

BDL (<0.00

1)

Max 0.001

No relax

23 Boron (as B) mg/l BDL (<0.01)

BDL (<0.01)

BDL (<0.01)

BDL (<0.01)

BDL (<0.01)

Max.0.5 Max.1.0

24 Phenolic Compounds (as C6H5OH)

mg/L BDL (<0.00

1)

BDL (<0.00

1)

BDL (<0.00

1)

BDL (<0.00

1)

BDL (<0.00

1)

Max.0.001

Max0.002

25 Cadmium (as Cd)

mg/L BDL (<0.01)

BDL BDL (<0.01)

BDL (<0.01)

BDL (<0.01)

Max.0.003

No relax

26. Coliforms MPN/100ml

Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Max 10 --

27. E.Coli/100ml -- Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent --

TABLE-3.11: RESULTS OF SURFACE WATER MONITORING.

Sr. No. Parameters Unit Result Method Reference

SW1 SW2

1

pH Value

---- 7.08 7.12 APHA-4500H+-B,22nd Ed.

2

Chloride (as Cl-1 )

mg/L 10.4 8.8 APHA-4500Cl-B,22nd

Ed.

3 Sulphate (as SO42-

) mg/L

12.2 14.4 IS:3025(P)24

4 Total Suspended Solids

mg/L 8.2 9.1 APHA-2540-D,22nd Ed.

5 TKN mg/l BDL BDL Instrument Method

6 Dissolved Oxygen (DO)

mg/L 6.1 6.2 APHA 4500-O B,22nd Ed


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Refer Annexure –XIII for Copy of Analysis report of water samples from Shivalik Solid Waste

Management

Result: From the analysis result it is observed that all parmeter are with in permissible

limit of drinking water standard

7 Biological Oxygen Demand (3 days for 27 0C)

mg/L <5 <5 IS:3025(P)44

8 Chemical Oxygen Demand

mg/L <5 <5 APHA 5220 B,22nd Ed.

9 Electrical Conductivity

mS 118 108 APHA 2510 B,22nd Ed.

10 Copper as Cu

mg/L

BDL(<0.01) BDL(<0.01) APHA 3111 B,22nd Ed.

11 Zinc

mg/L

BDL(<0.01) BDL(<0.01) APHA 3111 B,22nd

Ed.

12 Cyanide (as CN) mg/L BDL(<0.02) BDL(<0.02) IS:3025(P:27):2003

13 Lead

mg/L

BDL(<0.01) BDL(<0.01) APHA 3111 B,22nd

Ed.

14

Nickel (as Ni) mg/l


15 Arsenic

mg/L BDL(<0.02) BDL(<0.02) APHA 3113 B,22nd Ed.

16 Chromium as Cr

mg/L


17 Mercury

mg/L

BDL (<0.001) BDL

(<0.001) APHA 3112 B,22nd

Ed. 18 Boron

mg/L

BDL(<0.01) BDL(<0.01) APHA 4500-B B,22nd

Ed. 19 Phenolic

Compounds mg/l BDL (<0.001)

BDL

(<0.001)

IS:3025(P)43

20 SAR <10 <10 By Calculation

21 Oil and Grease mg/L <1 <1 APHA 5520-B,22nd Ed.

22 Cadmium (as Cd) mg/L BDL BDL APHA 3111 B,22nd Ed.

23 Total Coliforms

/100ml

MPN/10

0ml

56 34 APHA 9221 E,22nd

Ed. 24 Faecal Coli/100ml -- Absent Absent

APHA 9221-F,22nd Ed.


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FIGURE 3.14 WATER MONITORING LOCATION MAP


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TABLE-3.12: RESULTS OF GROUND WATER MONITORING (Validation of present

base line data with one- month fresh monitoring)

S. No.

Parameters

Units

Results Standard limits

GW1 GW2 GW3 GW4 GW5 GW6 Desirable

Limit

Permissible

Limit (In

absence of

better alternat

e source)

1. Colour Hazen units

<5 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 Max 5 Max 15

2. Odour -- Agreeable

Agreeable

Agreeable

Agreeable

Agreeable

Agreeable

Agreeable

Unobjectionable

--

3. Turbidity NTU

<1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 Max 1 Max 5

4. pH - 7.50 7.94 8.04 7.87 7.67 7.87 6.5 to 8.5

No relax

5. Total Hardness (as CaCO3)

mg/l

216 270 207 198 162 162 Max 300

Max 600

6. Calcium (as Ca)

mg/l

57.60

54.00

57.60

39.60

54.00 36.00 Max 75

Max 200

7. Magnesium (as Mg)

mg/l

17.28

32.40

15.12

23.60

6.48 17.28 Max 30

Max 100

8. Chlorides(as Cl)

mg/l

24.94

19.99

15.00

29.99

19.99 29.99 Max 250

Max 1000

9. TDS mg/l

320 430 360 270 310 264 Max 500

Max 2000

10.

Sulphate (as SO4)

mg/l

51.60

19.30

23.61

20.09

25.04 20.36 Max 200

Max 400

11.

Iron (as Fe)

mg/l

BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL Max 0.3

No relax

12.

Nitrate (as NO3)

mg/l

15.14

3.19 8.69 9.92 5.34 1.89 Max 45

No relax

13.

Fluoride (as F)

mg/l

BDL (<0.1

)

BDL (<0.1

)

BDL (<0.1

)

BDL (<0.1

)

BDL (<0.1

)

BDL (<0.1)

BDL (<0.1)

Max.1.0

Max. 1.5


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14.

Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3)

mg/l

181 192 184 180 195 70 70 Max 20

Max.600

15.

Copper (as Cu)

mg/l

BDL BDL

BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL Max 0.05

Max.1.5

16

Total Chromium (as Cr)

mg/l

BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL Max 0.5

No relax

17

Boron (as B)

mg/l BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL Max.0.5

Max.1.0

18.

Chlorine (Free residual)

mg/l BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL Max0.2

Max 1.0

TABLE-3.13: RESULTS OF SURFACE WATER MONITORING.

Sr. No. Parameters Unit Result Method Reference

SW1 SW2

1

pH Value

---- 7.74 7.86 APHA-4500H+-B,22nd Ed.

2

Chloride (as Cl-1 )

mg/L 24.99 19.99 APHA-4500Cl-B,22nd

Ed.

3 Sulphate (as SO42-

) mg/L

49.11 138.05 IS:3025(P)24

4 Total Suspended Solids

mg/L 26 34 APHA-2540-D,22nd Ed.

5 Dissolved Oxygen (DO)

mg/L 6.3 6.4 APHA 4500-O B,22nd Ed

6 Biological Oxygen Demand (3 days for 27 0C)

mg/L <5 <5 IS:3025(P)44

7 Chemical Oxygen Demand

mg/L 20 24 APHA 5220 B,22nd Ed.

8 Copper as Cu

mg/L


9 Chromium as Cr

mg/L



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Refer Annexure –XIII for Copy of Analysis report of water samples from Udaipur Min- Tech Pvt.

Ltd.

Result: From the analysis result it is observed that all parmeter are with in permissible

limit of drinking water standard

3.5 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT

The biological study of the area has been conducted in order to understand the

ecological status of the existing flora and fauna to generate baseline information and

evaluate the probable impacts on the biological environment. The secondary data on

flora and fauna is obtained from the forest department.

Subsequent to this field visit is undertaken to determine flora and fauna in the lease

area (core zone) and buffer zone up to10 KM as the individual project itself is of

4.75Ha.only.

The flora study is done by quadrate method. Depending upon density, frequency and

abundance of trees, shrubs etc. Further the percentage values of relative frequency,

density and abundance are summed up together and this value is designates as IVI

(Importance of Value Index).

The core area is non forest area and is mostly without plantation except grass / shrubs

Rumexhastatus Family Polygonaceae spread sporadically.

Key flora in buffer zone of 10 KM on the basis of primary survey

10 Boron

mg/L

BDL(<0.01) BDL(<0.01) APHA 4500-B B,22nd Ed.

11 Oil and Grease mg/L <5 <5 APHA 5520-B,22nd Ed.

12 Chlorine (Free Residual)

mg/L BDL BDL APHA-22RD Ed- 4500G- 2012


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FIGURE 3.15 KEY FLORA IN BUFFER ZONE

CedrusdeodaraDevodar

Cedltisaustralis

Quercusleucotrichophora (Baan Tree)

Ficus palmate Family: Moraceae(trimbul)

Grewiaoptiva Family: Tiliaceae (Phalsa family) (Bihul)

Albizialebbeck Family: Mimosaceae (Siris tree)

Rosa canina (achuai)

Dendrocalamushamiltonii

Rumexhastatus (Family Polygonaceae)

Rumexacetosella (Amjheera)


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Amaranthus Sp. (Cholai)

Agave Sp

lantana camara (Phuljhari)

Local Grass (Bholu)


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FIG 3.16 BIOLOGICAL SAMPLING MAP


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TABLE 3.14 LIST OF FLORA IN BUFFER ZONE

S.N. COMMON NAME BOTANICAL NAME FAMILY 1 Devdar Cedrusdeodara Pinaceae 2 Baan tree Quercusleucotrichophora Fagaceae 3 Acacia catechu Khair Fabaceae 4 Pinusroxburgii Chir Pinaceae 5 Beul Grewiaoptiva Malvaceae

6 Siris Albizialebbeck Fabaceae 7 Achaui Rosa canina Rosaceae 8 Trimbul Ficus palmate Moraceae 9 Bamboo tree Dendrocalamushamiltonii Poaceae 10 Phuljhari Lantana camera Verbenaceae 11 Sal Shorearobusta Dipterocarpaceae 12. Amaltas Cassia fistula Fabaceae 13 Kainth Pyruspashia Rosaceae

The assessment of fauna is done by extensive field survey of the area. During survey

Line Transect Method was used for the study of mammals and patch sampling used for

amphibians. In addition the following sources were also used during survey (i) Sighting

during ecological studies (ii) Animal call and (iii) Foot mark and excreta. During survey

the presence of animals was also confirmed from the local inhabitants depending upon

the animal sightings and the frequency of their visit in the project area. During bird

survey actual counts of birds were made following standard survey techniques. Birds

were noted and identified with the help of 8/40 optima zenith binocular and standard

field identification guide. On the basis of primary survey key fauna in buffer zone of 10

KM on the basis of primary survey is given in Table

TABLE-3.15: FAUNA IN CORE ZONE

S.No Zoological Name Common Name

The Wild Life

(Protection) Act,

1972

1 Herpestsedwardii Mongoose Schedule-II

2 Felischaus Jungle cat Schedule-II

3 Lepus nigricolis Hare Schedule-IV

5 Corvusspledens House Crow Schedule -V

6 Acridotheriistristicus Common Myna Schedule -IV


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The domestic animals found in the area are Bosprimigenius (ox), Ovisaries (sheep),

Equuscaballus (mule), Capra aegagrushircus (goat), Bostaurus (cow), Bubalusarnee

(buffalo). The seasonal rivulets in general do not maintain aquatic species as fish in

large number as major water flow is only in monsoon.

As per secondary data from Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dhaulakuan, District Sirmaur

livestock Inventory of district Sirmaur is as below:

Particulars Number

Cattle 756

Buffalo 697

Sheep 211

Goat 064

Others 767

Poultry 342

Dogs 849

TABLE-3.16: KEY FAUNA IN BUFFER ZONE

S.N

o Zoological Name Common Name

The Wild Life

(Protection) Act,

1972

1 Herpestsedwardii Mongoose Schedule-II

2 Felischaus Jungle cat Schedule-II

3 Lepus nigricolis Hare Schedule-IV

4 Passer domesticus House Sparrow Schedule-IV

5 Corvusspledens House Crow Schedule -V

6 Acridotheriistristicus Common Myna Schedule -IV

7 Vulpesbengalensis Fox Schedule - II

8 Lepus nigricolis Rabbit Schedule - IV

9 Canis aureus Jackal Schedule - II

10 Strigidae spp. Owl Schedule - IV

11 Endybnamysscolopacea Koel Schedule - IV

12 PsittaculaKrameri Parrot Schedule - IV

13 Najanaja Cobra Schedule - II

14 Bungaruscaeruleus Krait Schedule - IV


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Forests cover in Sirmour district:

Forest also plays an important role in the economy of the district. Forest occupies an

area of 48344 hectares out of the total geographical area of 2, 24,738 hectares. Major

forest produce that comes from forests are in the form of timber, firewood, katha, resin,

fodder, herbs etc. The district is having 48344 Hectare forest area. The forests of the

district can be classified into seven broad types as follows:

1) Bhabar-Dun Sal Forest (3C/C2b(i)): This type occurs on the Dun and gentle Bhabar

slopes which are gravelly in nature or underlain by gravels and boulders fairly close to

the surface. The species which are characteristic of this type are Shorea robusta,

Lagerstroemia parviflora, Mallotus philippensis etc. This forest type is found in Sirmaur

district.

2) Northern Dry Mixed Deciduous Forest (5B/C2): This type is characterized by the

presence of Anogeissus latifolia, Acacia catechu. The upper canopy is light but fairly even

and continuous in the climax form. The later condition is however, rarely encountered

and irregular, often broken canopy is met with. This forest type is found in Bilaspur,

Chamba, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Sirmaur, Solan and Una districts.

3)Dry Deciduous Scrub (5/DS1): A low broken soil cover of shrubby growth, 3 to 6m

high including some tree species reduced to similar conditions, usually many stemmed

from the base is the common vegetation of this type. The main tree species are Acacia

catechu, Butea monosperma, Lannea coromandelica etc, and the bushes include

Nyctanthes arbortristis, Dodonaea viscosa, Woodfordia fruticosa etc. This forest type is

found in Bilaspur, Chamba, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Sirmaur, Solan

&Una districts.

4) Lower or Siwalik Chir Pine Forest (9/C1a): The Pinus roxburghii stands singly or

in groups with a scattered lower deciduous tree storey. These forests occur at the

elevation of 800 to 1700m. At lower elevations it confines itself more to the cooler

northern and shelter aspects while on higher elevations it occurs all over, preferring

ridges. This type occurs mainly on Shiwalik conglomerates and sandstones. This forest

type is found in Bilaspur, Chamba, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Sirmaur,


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Solan &Una districts.

5) Himalayan Subtropical Scrub (9/DS1): Over considerable areas in the Shiwalik

Chir zone, extending up to Himalayan Chir forest and down into the mixed deciduous

forest. Carissa spp, Dodonaea and Rhus parviflora scrub are common in this forest type.

This forest type is found in Bilaspur, Chamba, Hamirpur, Kangra, Mandi, Shimla, Sirmaur

& Solan districts.

6) Ban Oak Forest (Q.incana) (12/C1a): This type occurs at elevation 1600m to

2300m on fairly deep, fertile loam soils. Quercus incana, Rhododendon arboreum,

Lyoiasppetc are quite common species under this forest type. This forest type is found in

Bilaspur, Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Solan & Sirmaur districts.

7) Oak Scrub (12/C1/DS1): The Oak and associated species are reduced to low

stunted unsound trees with bushes like Berberiss pp, Crataegus spp, Prinsepia spp etc.

This forest type is found in Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Sirmaur and Solan

districts.

8) Moist Deodar Forest (12/C1c):Cedrus deodara is the dominating species found at

elevations between 1700m to 3500m. Main species are Cedrus deodara, Pinus

wallichiana, Quercus incana. This forest type is found in Bilaspur, Chamba, Kangra,

Kinnaur, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Sirmaur & Solan districts.

9) Western Mixed Coniferous Forest (spruce, blue pine, silver fir) (12/C1d): These

forests occur at elevation between 2100m to 3000m. Dominating species are Picea

smithiana, Abies pindrow, Pinus wallichinana, Cedrus devdara, Quercus spp etc.

Sometimes one species may be found as pure crop. This forest type is found in Chamba,

Kangra, Kinnaur, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla & Sirmaur districts.

10) Moist Temperate Deciduous Forest (12/C1e): This type is commonly found in

the altitude range of 1800 to 2750m, in depressions often as strips along the hill

streams and also on the gentler slopes. Locally there may be gregarious growth of

bamboos, but this is generally not developed. Main species are Acer caesium, A. pictum,

Betula alnoides, Ulmus wallichiana, Abies pindrow. This forest type is found in Chamba,

Kangra, Shimla & Sirmaur districts.


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11) Low-Level Blue Pine Forest (P. wallichiana) (12/C10): Pinus wallichiana is the

colonizer of vacant sites. More or less Kail forest occurs in the Ban Oak, Mom Oak and

mixed coniferous zone as a separate type. This forest type is found in Chamba, Kangra,

Kinnaur, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla & Sirmaur districts.

12) Himalayan Temperate Secondary Scrub (12/C1/ DS2): This forest type is

usually found throughout the temperate forest on burnt areas especially in southern

aspects. Main species of scrub found are Plectranthus rugosus, Berberis asiatica, Berberis

lyceum etc. This forest type is found in Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla & Sirmaur

districts.

13) Kharsu Oak Forest (Quercus semecarpifolia) (12/C2a):Kharsu forests are

present in the tract over extensive areas at high elevations, ranging from 2700-3000m

on northern aspect and 2600-3500m on eastern & western aspects. Main species are

Quercus semecarpifolia, Picea smithiana, Pinus wallichiana, Rhododendron arboreum, Ilex

dipyrena etc. Sometimes crop is almost pure. This forest type is found in Kullu, Mandi,

Shimla & Sirmaur districts.

14) Montane Bamboo Brakes (12/DS1): The high level bamboos are commonly

present as an underwood to the climax Oak, Rhododendron and Coniferous forests

above 2400m. Arundinaria spp. in Fir forest is quite common. This forest type is found in

Sirmaur district.

15) West Himalayan Dry Juniper Forest (J. macropoda) (13(i)/C5): An open

evergreen forest of low height with a varying amount of dry evergreen undergrowth,

mainly occur in the innermost arid zone of the western Himalayas at 2500 to 4300m

elevation with rainfall under 300mm. Main species are Juniper macropoda, Fraxinus

xanthoxyloides, Rosa spp. This forest type is found in Chamba, Kinnaur, Kullu, Lahaul &

Spiti, Shimla & Sirmaur district.

16) West Himalayan Sub-Alpine Birch/Fir Forest (14/C1b): An irregular forest

consisting very largely of Fir, Birch and Rhododendron spp. in varying proportions. The

overwood is often absent locally especially in hollows, leaving more or less pure

Rhododendron. In the moist zone Quercus semecarpifolia may extend into this type. This

forest type isfound in Chamba, Kangra, Kinnaur, Kullu, Lahaul &Spiti, Mandi, Shimla and

Sirmaur districts.


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17) Deciduous Alpine Scrub (15/C2): A low deciduous scrub formation usually about

1 m high, forming a dense cover continuous over extensive areas. The type occurs in the

whole length of Himalayas in the State at elevation above 3350m occasionally extending

to lower altitudes and adjoining the sub-alpine and upper temperate forests where the

climate is too cold. Dominating species is Betula utilis, other associated species are

Syringa emodi, Salix spp, Lonicera spp, Berberis spp. This forest type is found in Sirmaur,

Kullu, Lahaul &Spiti districts.

* Source: “ATLAS FOREST TYPES OF INDIA” by FSI-MoEF, GoI as per Champion and

Seth (1968)

The following forests are covering under the buffer zone of 10km of the study area: S.No. Name & type of Forest Direction Distance in km 1 Rajban SW 9.2 Km 2 Nigali R.F SW 1.8 km 3 Salang R.F. SW 4.8 km 4 Satun R.F. SW 7.5 Km 5 Choyla R.F. NE 8.4 Km 6 Kandela R.F. SW 6.7 Km 7 Mehruwala R.F. SW 7.6 Km 8 Balikoli R.F. N 9.3 Km 9 Gojar R.F. SE 9.2 Km 10 Khajuri R.F NW 5.9 Km 11 Kandi R.F. NE 8.7 Km 12 Sheilli R.F.- NW 7.8 km 13 Janju SW 7.0 km *RF: Reserved Forests, PF: Protected Forests

TABLE 3.17 LIST OF FLORA PRESENT IN RF/PF

S.No. Scientific Name Family Common Name

1 Shorearobusta Dipterocarpaceae Sal

2 Quercusincana Fagaceae Oak

3 AlbiziaLebbeck Fabaceae Seris

4 Dalbergiasissoo Fabaceae Shisham

5 Adina cordifolia Rubiaceae Holdu

6 Buchananialatifolia Anacardiaceae Bhilova

7 Cordia dichotoma Boraginaceae Lassora

8 Terminalia tomentosa Combretaceae Asin 9 Callistemon viminalis Myrtaceae Bottlebrush 10 Azardirachtaindica Meliaceae Neem 11 Bauhinia variegata Fabaceae Kachnar 12 Bombaxceiba Malvaceae Semal


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23 Denadrocalamushamiltonii Poaceae Bamboo

24 Celtisaustralis Cannabaceae Khirk

25 Ageratinaaltissima Asteraceae Bhakumar

26 Quercusleucotichophora Asteraceae Baan oak

27 Ficuspalmata Moraceae Trimbul

28 Grewiaoptiva Tiliaceae Bihul

29 Rosa canina Rosaceae Achuai

30 Amaranthussp. Amaranthaceae

31 Agave sp. Asparagaceae

32 Lantana camara Verbenaceae

33 Cedrudeodara Pinaceae Deodar

34 Cannabis sativa Cannabaceae Bhang

35 Euoatorium Asteraceae

36 Toonaciliata Meliaceae Indian mahogany

37 Debregeasiahypoleuca Urticaceae

38 Berberis spp. Berberidaceae

39 Pyruspashia Rosaceae Wild Himalayan pear

40 Rubusellipticus Rosaceae Golden Himalayan raspberry

41 Pinusroxburghii Pinaceae Chir pine

42 Pinuswallichiana Pinaceae

43 Coriarianepalensis Coriariaceae Masuri

Authenticated list of flora fauna& conservation plan is attached as Annexure-XIII

Asper authenticated list of fauna leopard is present in buffer zone.

13 Anogeissuslatifolia Combretaceae Chhal 14 Eucalyptus sp. Myrtaceae Eucalyptus 15 Litseaglutinosa Lauraceae Chandna 16 Ficusglomerata Moraceae Gular 17 Ficusreligiosa Moraceae Pipa 18 Syzygiumcumini Myrtaceae Jamun 19 Cedrelatoona Meliaceae Red cedar 20 Cassia Fistula Fabaceae Amaltas 21 Nyctanthesarbortristis Oleaceae Harsingar 22 Rumexhastatus Polygonaceae Churki


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3.6 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

Introduction

The aesthetic component of environment study refers to the scenic value if any in the

study area, tourist attraction, details about forest, and Historic and cultural

monuments,. The study of these parameters helps in identified, prediction and

evaluation of likely impacts on socioeconomic and parameters of human interest due to

proposed project.

The project of BANOUR limestone mine area 4.75ha. Tehsil Paonta Sahib Dist. Sirmour

State Himachal Pradesh.

Socio-economic Environment:

Demography & Socio-Economics: The growths of mining and industrial sectors and

infrastructure developments in and around the agriculture dominant areas, villages and

towns are bound to create its impact on the socio-economic aspects of the local

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

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

of the mining and industrial growth on the socio-economic aspects of people, it is

necessary to study the existing socio-economic status of the local population, which will

be helpful for making efforts to further improve the quality of life in the area under

study. For assessing the prevailing socio-economic aspects of people in the study area

around the existing mine, the required data has been collected from various secondary

sources and analyzed.

Methodology Adopted for the Study: The methodology adopted for the study is based on

the following points:-

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

of Sirmour District state Himachal Pradesh, 2011 within the study area around the fresh

mine lease area;

Conducting Focus Group Discussions school, localperson in the villages for

eliciting the general information of the study area, to support or supplement the

information collected through secondary and primary surveys.


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Review of Demographic and Socio-Economic Profile – 2011

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

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

infrastructure facilities available in the study area. The economic aspects include

occupational structure of workers. The information on socio-economic aspects of the

study area has been collected from secondary sources, which mainly include District

Primary Census Handbook 2011 Sirmour Districts.

The village-wise Provisional demographic data as per census 2011.The salient features

of the demographic and socio-economic aspects of the study area are described in the

following sections.

Demographic Aspects: The study area total population consisted of 30740persons. The

males and females constitute varies from 51.81% and 48.18% of the study area

population respectively. The distribution of population in study area is presented in

TABLE- A

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

No. of Village 9 14 14 37

No. of Household

487 2027 3061 5575

Male Population 1372 5543 9004 15919

Female Population 1302 5146 8373 14821

Total Population 2674 10689 17377 30740

Male Population (0-6

Year)

183 740 1227

2150

Female Population (0-

6 Year)

169 623 1117

1909

Total Population (0-6

Year)

352 1363 2344

4059

% of Average

household size TP

5.49 5.27 5.67 5.51


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% of male to total

Population

51.30 51.85 51.81 51.78

% of female to total

Population

48.69 48.14 48.18 48.21

Sex Ratio (M:F) 1000:948 1000:928 1000:929 1000:931

Distribution of Population

Average Household Size: The average household size varies from 5.67% to 5.49% the

low family size could be attributed to a high degree of urbanization with migration of

people with higher literacy levels who generally for smaller family size and family

welfare measures.

Sex Ratio: The sex ratio i.e. the number of femalesper 929 males1000indirectly reveals

certain sociological aspects in relation with female births, infant mortality among

female children and single person family structure, a resultant of migration of industrial

workers. The study area on an average has 923 females per 1000 males. Low female in

0-6 year’s age groups is alarming and indicate the impact of urban population

Social Structure: Various religion groups consisting of Hindus, Muslim and Christians

inhabit the study area. It is an important religious spot forSikhs.The percentage of

Schedule caste population varies between 37.48% to 29.65 in study area. The highest

percentage of schedule caste population recorded in 3-7km. radius and lowest in 0-3

km. radius. The percentage of schedule tribe population varies between 09% to 0.6% in

study area. And lowest in 0-10 km. radius. The distribution of population by caste and

tribe is shown in Table B.


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Table – B

Distribution of Population by Social Structure

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

Schedule

caste

793 3454 6514 10761

% of SC to

total

population

29.65 32.31 37.48 35

Schedule

tribes

1 1 17 19

% of ST to

total

population

0.03 0.09 0.09 .06

Total SC &

ST

Population

794 3455 6531 10780

Literacy Levels: The study area experiences a considerably medium literacy rate of

72.63%. The level of literacy near mining area in general quite low and female literacy

in particular is below state and national literacy level. The distribution of literate and

literacy rate in the study area is given in Table C

Table – C -Distribution of Literate and Literacy Rates

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

No. of Village 9 14 14 37

Male Literates 1019 4089 6210 11318

Female Literates 754 3055 4527 8336

Total Literate 4447 7144 10737 22328

Male Literacy Rate of TP (%)

38.10 38.25 35.73 36.81

Female Literacy Rate of TP (%)

28.19 28.58 26.05 27.11

Total Literacy Rate of TP (%)

60.13 66.83 61.78 72.63


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Occupational Structure: The occupational structure of residents in the study area is

studied with reference to main workers, marginal workers and non-workers. The main

workers include 10 categories of workers defined by the Census Department consisting

of cultivators, agricultural labours, those engaged in live-stock, forestry, mining and

quarrying; manufacturing, processing and repairs in household industry; and other than

household industry, construction, trade and commerce, transport and communication

and other services.

The marginal workers are those workers engaged in some work for a period of less than

six months during the reference year prior to the census survey. The non-workers

include those engaged in unpaid household duties, students, retired persons,

dependents, beggars, vagrants etc; institutional inmates or all other non-workers who

do not fall under the above categories.

Together the main workers work out to be 26.6% of the total population. The marginal

workers and non-workers constitute 20.06%to 58.62% of the total population

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

are the predominant population. The occupational distribution of the population of

study area is shown in Table –D

Table – D Occupational Structure

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

Total

Population

2674 10689 17377 30740

Total Workers 1645 5095 7190 13930

Total main

workers

1171 3307 4530 9008

Marginal

workers

474 1788 2660 4922

% of MW to

TP

43.79 30.93 26.06 29.30

% of MRW to

TP

17.72 30.93 20.06 29.30

Non-workers 1029 5594 10187 16810

% of NW to TP 38.48 52.33 58.62 54.68


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Base line Data of Study Area:

Base line data are collected and prepared by conducting a survey by Team Members.

Minimum 50%of the villages under Buffer zone have been surveyed by proportional

random sampling method, multi household survey conducted by our team. preferably

the village falling from the Core Zone to 3 Km, secondly of the villages falling 3 to 7 km

and 7-10 km of buffer zone. Table no. E


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FIGURE 3.17 SAMPLING STATION FOR SOCIO STUDY


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CHAPTER-4:

IMPACT ASSESSMENT & MITIGATION MEASURES

4.1 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

Opencast mining involves extraction of limestone and dumping of waste along with

other operations as carrying out extracted limestone to stockyards. All these operations

can disturb environment of the area in various ways, such as removal of mass, change of

landscape, flora and fauna of the area, surface drainage, and change in air, water and soil

quality. While for purpose of development and economic upliftment of people, there is

need for establishment of industries and mining, but these have to be sustainable and

environmental friendly. Therefore, it is essential to assess the impacts of mining on

different environmental parameters, before starting the mining operations, so that

abatement measures could be planned in advance for eco-friendly mining in the area.

The likely impacts on different environmental parameters due to this mining project

taking into consideration the kind of activities involved and mitigation are discussed.

4.2 IMPACT ON AIR ENVIRONMENT & MITIGATION MEASURES

There is no point source of air pollution as no boiler, DG Set or furnace is there.

The sources of air pollution are dust generated due to excavation, blasting, loading and

unloading of material and movement of trucks. The mine capacity is 63,160MT/annum.

The blasting is using low explosives by making drill hole with compressed air

jackhammer drills shall also be done. .

The baseline data on air quality is presented in Chapter-3. The maximum values of

PM10 and PM2.5 levels during the study period are below the 24-hour NAAQS Standard

2009 The gases SO2 and NO2 are also well below the NAAQS 2009.


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FIGURE-4.1: MAX. VALUE OF PM10 AND PM2.5 LEVELS VIZ. Z VIZ. 24 HOUR

STANDARD NAAQS 2009

PM 2.5 ug/m3

PM 10 ug/m3

Anticipated Impacts: The impact of the operation on the air quality has been

predicated using Fugitive Dust Model (FDM), which is a computerized air quality

model specifically designed for computing concentration and deposition impacts

from fugitive dust sources. The sources may be point, line or area sources. The model

has not been designed to compute the impacts of buoyant point sources, thus it contains

no plume rise algorithm. The model is generally based on the well-known Gaussian

Plume formulation for computing concentrations, but the model has been specifically

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Emissions for each source are apportioned by the user into a series of particle size

classes. A gravitational setting velocity and a deposition velocity are calculated by FDM

for each class.

Dust emission rate from the applied mining area, based on the following empirical

formula.

Pa x 23.6

Dust emission (DE) = ----------------------

Wd x Wh x 1000

DE = Dust emission in kg/hr

Pa = Annual Excavation in Tonnes

Wd = No. of days of operation in a year

Wh = Effective working hrs in a day

About 23.6 Quantity of dust emitted in kg/for 1000 tonnes of excavation

Dust emission rate=(63,160x23.6)/ 300x 8 x1000) =0.62 kg/hr.

The above mentioned emission rate is without adoption of dust control measures

of each blocks. The literature suggests that dust control measures reduce the

emissions and effective emission rate is one third of the computed emission i.e.

0.62/3= 0.20kg/hr the same is taken for modeling to compute the following:

The 24 hourly averaged incremental concentration with hourly data.

The identification of grid point having peak concentration for the incremental

values.

Preparation of isopleths of for various pollutants.

The maximum incremental GLCs due to the mining project are 0.3 µg/m3for PM10, are

superimposed on the maximum baseline PM10 concentration i.e 88.11 µg/m3 recorded

at the monitoring location during the field monitoring period over 10 Km and 1 Km

(Figure-4.2 and Figure 4.3). The cumulative concentration (baseline + incremental)

after implementation of the project thus are 88.41µg/m3 which are below the NAAQS

2009 value of 100 µg/m3


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FIGURE-4.2: GROUND LEVEL CONCENTRATION OF AAQ DURING OPERATION

PHASE IN 10 KM FOR PM10


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FIGURE-4.3: GROUND LEVEL CONCENTRATION OF AAQ DURING OPERATION

PHASE IN 1 KM FOR PM10


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FIGURE 4.4- Wind Rose

October November

December

Mitigation Measures to Minimize Air Pollution.

Main source of air pollution is dust from the movement of trucks from mining site to

stock yard site. The road is metalled except that inside the connecting link. The same

is paved using waste stones. This reduced the dust level from the movement of

vehicles to a large extent.

The sprinkling of water is further undertaken as and when required on roads as well

as stockpile.

The dust is also generated due to low level ballasting. It is very limited to the

explosion site within 100 m. It is minimized by plantation around the mine

boundary.

Further while manual lifting the material and dumping into truck or by using

excavator in this case being lime stone pieces, the dust generated is minimum.


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However, when excavator is used the drivers are trained to drop the material from

minimum height.

Plantation is carried out on slopes; along the roads.

Proper maintenance of vehicles will be done to minimize the pollutants; Pollution

under Control certificates will be maintained for the trucks and drivers are

instructed to drive at slow speed and proper supervision is maintained.

Use of windbreaks will be done at the site as needed.

The trucks are covered while moving the material and it is ensured that loading is

done so that there is no spillage of material during the movement.

Effective traffic management will be done by ensuring that there are no traffic jams

on mine route by deputing manpower and by planning truck movement.

Proper management of waste dump yard.

Effective mine closure plan or post mining land use

Provision of dust filters / mask to workers working at highly dust prone and affected

areas.

Ambient Air Quality Monitoring will be conducted on regular basis to assess the

quality of ambient air as per the proposed monitoring plan to have a watchful eye on

dust levels and to assess the effectiveness of mitigation measures.

The mitigation measures as proposed above are further elaborated with reference to

site in EMP .

4.3 IMPACT OF NOISE / VIBRATIONS & MITIGATION MEASURES

The area in general represents calm surroundings. There is no habitation around and

the nearest village is about 2.8Km away.

The main source of noise pollution and vibrations are (i) movement of trucks (ii)

Operation of excavator (iii) Drilling of holes for blasting and (iv) Blasting itself.

Anticipated Impacts:

There is no habitation in immediate vicinity. The nearest population is in village Banour

at about 2.8 Km from the mining site. Continuous noise levels beyond the prescribed

standards can, however, have impact, on fauna. These can also have an impact on

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The following control measures are been adopted to keep the ambient noise

levels well below the limits at the mine boundary:

Plantation shall be carried out along mining lease boundary and sides of haul roads,

etc. The greenbelt minimizes propagation of noise.

Proper maintenance of vehicles shall be done.

Mine operations shall be limited to day time i.e. 9AM to 6 PM

Power Horns shall not be allowed in trucks. Drivers shall be further instructed not to

use music systems at high volumes.

The compressor used for drilling holes shall be provided with proper enclosures.

The blasting is of low impact type with a maximum impact area of 500 m.

The excavator use will be for limited hours with breaks at regular intervals. The

driver is provided with ear plugs. The excavator will be regularly serviced.

By carefully designing a blast hole using experience and deciding drilling pattern or

blast geometry with appropriate burden distance, spacing as holes, hole size, hole

depth, and stemming height, and powder factor.

In order to reduce the effect of noise pollution, ear plugs /earmuffs shall be provided

to workers.

Ambient and Source Noise level Monitoring will be conducted on regular basis to

assess the quality of ambient air w.r.t noise as per the proposed monitoring plan in

to have a watchful eye on noise levels and to assess the effectiveness of mitigation

measures.

The mitigation measures as proposed above are further elaborated with reference to

site in EMP

4.4 IMPACT ON WATER ENVIRONMENT & MITIGATION MEASURES

There is no water consumption in the mining process as it involves only manual or semi-

mechanized uplifting. The use of water if any is for drinking of 41persons during the

working hours as nobody stays at mine site at night. It is provided to the persons in

pitcher at site. The further use is for sprinkling or plantation. The total water

consumption is expected to be around 6.0 KLD only. The sprinkler water demand is

minimized by paving the roads using waste material; the plantation also requires water

initially and local species will be used for plantation which sustain well. In addition, the

runoff after rainfalls shall be tapped and used for plantation. There is no abstraction of


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water at mine site and water is taken from authorized sources and consent from the

village panchayat is taken.


Impacts on Ground Water Sources: There is no abstraction of ground water in mine

area. Nor there is any ground water source in mine area. Ground water pollution can

take place only if dumps and stockpiles contain harmful chemical substances that

get leached by precipitation of water and percolate to the ground water table. This

is not the case with this mine; the mining does not intersect with the ground water

table. The excavation of limestone further does not add to any harmful ingredients that

could leach down to the water table. The composition of limestone is mainly CaO and

MgO. Thus the mine workings shall not affect the ground water quality.

Impacts on Surface Water Sources including hydrogeology: There is no abstraction

of surface water. The opencast mining operation usually causes surface water pollution.

The sources of pollution generally are run-off from waste dumpand mining area. The

mining area lies on hilly land having rocky exposure and has no soil cover, therefore

storage of soil is not required. However if some soil is encountered in small

patches during mining, then it will be recovered carefully and used for plantation

purpose. There is proposal for waste dump. There is proposal of utilization of waste

material in construction of parapet walls, retaining walls & check dams and paved roads.

The rest of waste material will be stacked in dump stack as in mining plan.

No water source exists within the lease area and there is no perennial water body

or spring inside lease area. None of the key rivers, only one seasonal nallah exist

in lease area.

Nera Nadi - 5.20 Km towards-NW

Tons River -2.0 Km towards-NE

Giri River-7.5 Km towards-SW

Mitigation Measures to Minimize Impacts on Water Environment

It is proposed to exploit mineral from 1437 mRL to 1237 mRL with. The ground

water table (44mbgl) thus shall not be encountered nor shall groundwater regime be

affected. Further as per secondary data on hydrogeology, these areas are underlain

by semi-consolidated and consolidated hard rock’s of Tertiary and pre-Tertiary

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FIGURE 4.5 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS

BLOCK A

Check dam has constructed in nallah to avoid silt or waste. Into nearby drainage.it

will be cleaned every monsoon.

Retaining walls with weep holes should be built all-round the dumps. The storm

water should pass through weep holes to the garland drains as detailed out in

mining plan and EMP

The plantation as detailed out in EMP shall further help reduce surface water

pollution.

A temporary toilet with septic tank shall be provided at the site for the use of

workers during day time to prevent toilet in open.

4.5 IMPACT ON BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT & MITIGATION MEASURES

The existing mine lease area is waste land falling in Private Category. There is no forest

land within the mine lease area. There are no national parks, sanctuaries, notified

biospheres, Tiger/Elephant Corridors, Birds migratory routes, etc. within 10 km radius.

There is no interference with any first order streams. There is no release of any

effluent.

Impact on Flora and Fauna: The activities as blasting including drilling holes,

operation of machinery as excavator and movement of trucks can have impact in terms

of disturbance due to noise; interference in movement etc.

38.0 BGL (1199 mRL Pre)

monsoon)38.0BGL (1202 mRL Pre

monsoon)

44.0 BGL (1193mRL Post)

monsoon)44.0BGL (1196mRL Post

monsoon)

WATER TABLEWATER

TABLE

1270 mRL ULTIMATE

DEPTHULTIMATE DEPTH

1437 mRL HIGHEST CONTOUR

Proposed working will not intersect Ground

water table. Proposed working will not

intersect Ground water table.

LOWEST

CONTOURLOWEST

CONTOUR

1237 mRL


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Mitigation Measures:

Plantation shall be undertaken as detailed out in mining plan and EMP every year so

that the mined area provides adequate green cover in a reasonable time.

Plantation shall be taken up in consultation with Forest department and species

local to the area shall be planted as per findings during baseline environment which

help maintain the regional ecological balance, soil and hydrological conditions.

Mining activities shall be restricted to day time from 9AM to 6 PM so that fauna is

not disturbed at night.

Proper traffic management including ban on use of pressure horns; restriction on

use of music in vehicles at high volume as well as regular maintenance of vehicles

shall be insisted to minimize disturbance from vehicular movement.

The noise causing activities as operation of excavator shall be stopped at regular

intervals so that the continuity is broken. The blasting shall be restricted of low

impact and shall be planned in consultation to have minimum impact.

Water bodies shall be created in the area.

The dust is the only major pollutant which will be generated from different activities

of mining. The effect of particulate matter on vegetation is in the form of

incrustation, plugging of stomata, and loss of chlorophyll and reduction of

photosynthesis process. Disturbance in plant metabolism due to deposition of dust

particles on foliar surfaces leads to reduction in plant growth. The atmospheric

concentrations normally do not reach a level sufficient to induce acute injury. A

perusal of previous section reveals that the maximum incremental ground level

concentrations for PM10 likely to be encountered in the mine operations are well

within the NAAQM standards. Moreover, progressive afforestation programme

activity over a period of time in the core zone will create favourable conditions for

fauna in the area and hence reversible impact is anticipated after presence of

favourable condition.

4.6 IMPACT ON LAND ENVIRONMENT & MITIGATION MEASURES

Anticipated Impacts: The impact in buffer zones is related to ancillary developments.

The Banour area is into mining of limestone from last 20 years and all development has

stabilized over the period. The operation of the project is not going to push any ancillary


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developments. The land use of the core area (mine lease area) will change due to

excavation.


A well laid out closure plan is provided in the mining plan and approved from the

authorities. The land use of the lease area will change as in Table-4.1 - 4.75 ha area

will be planted up to end of mine life i.e.(3.467 ha as on mined-out benches &0.360

ha. on backfill area &0.923 ha on planted on lease boundary.).

A proper scheme for waste management is provided as detailed out in mining plan

In order to avoid subsidence mining shall be done by 6m x 6m benches. The sides of

the benches will be kept at safe angle of not more than 45 degree from the

horizontal. Drilling and blasting will be done in sub-benches of 1.5m to 2 m only.

To minimize impact on drainage pattern retaining walls are provided with weep

holes; the run-off is collected in garland drains; settled out and then used for

afforestation

To minimize visual impacts, a closure plan is laid down as detailed out in mining

plan and EMP

Table-4.1: Land Use of Lease Area

Table-3.2: Land Use of Lease Area Particulars of

Area Area

under Forest

Ha

Area under Agriculture

Ha

Area under

Grazing Ha

Private land & partly Govt. land

Present Position



Pits - - - 1.40 1.60 3.467 dump Area - - - 0.140 0.180 0.360 Road - - - 0.560 0.90 0.00 Plantation - - - 0.080 0.923 0.923 Soil Stack - - - 0.022 0.022 0.00 Reclaimed area - - - - 0.00 Remaining Virgin land

- - - 2.548 1.105 0.00

Total Nil Nil Nil 4.75 4.75 4.75 Note- About 4.75 ha area will be plated up to end of mine life in which 3.467 ha area

will be planted in mined out benches, 0.360 ha area will be backfilled planted & 0.923

ha area will be planted on statuary barrier.


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4.7 IMPACT ON SOCIO - ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT:

Opening of proposed mine definitely provides the following series of positive impacts:

Direct employment for over 41 persons in the various mine activities.

Indirect employment in transport sector, offer of contract labourers.

Improvement in the general living standards and knowledge sharing.

The wage level and the living standard of the local people will also improve as a

result of higher earnings.

Improvement in the economic growth in the region

Benefit to the State and the Central governments through financial revenues by way

of royalty, tax, duties, etc. from this project directly and also indirectly.

Additional mineral availability for the region.

The project proponent has given an undertaking for corporate social responsibility

measures in the local area.

4.7.1 Impact on local transport/infrastructure

Not much impact on local transport as only 10-12 per day dumpers will be required

for transport of mineral from mine. Increase in truck traffic is negligible and the

existing road network is capable of handling the increased load. State govt. conduct

traffic census accordingly.

TABLE 4.2EXISTING TRAFFIC SCENARIO & LOS

S. No. Road V C

Existing V/C Ratio

LOS

1 SH- I 500 8000 0.075 A


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V= Volume of Vehicles in PCU’s/day & C = Capacity of Highway in PCU’s/ day.

The existing Level of Service (LOS) is “A” i.e. excellent.

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

DURING MINE OPERATION

S. No.

Particulars Details

1 Proposed Capacity of mine/annum 63160

2 No. of working days 250

3 Proposed Capacity of mine/day 252TPD

4 Dumper Capacity 12 Tones

5 No. of dumper deployed/day 8

6 No of trips 3

7 Considering both loaded & empty tractor trolleys Increase in PCU/day will be

144PCUs


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TABLE 4.3 MODIFIED TRAFFIC SCENARIO & LOS

Road V C Modified

V/C Ratio LOS

Banour 644 8000 0.08 A

From the above analysis it can be seen that the V/C ratio is likely to change to 0.08

with LOS being A’’ which is excellent as per classification. So the additional load on

the carrying capacity of the concerned roads is not likely to have any adverse

effect.


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FIGURE 4.5 TRANSPORTATION ROUTE MAP


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4.8 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY

Healthy and safe working conditions are among the first expectations for sustainability,

i.e. the expectation that risks in mining will not deprive workers of their livelihoods or

of their quality of life. Occupational injuries and ill-health have huge social and

economic implications for individuals, their families and their communities. They also

have an adverse impact on the economy of the society as a whole.

Occupational accidents and health hazards can also affect public health and safety, and

the environment. The effect on the health and safety of people, costs to the economy and

impacts the environment. Efforts will be made to address occupational health and safety

with broader social agenda for sustainable development.

Hazards, which are associated with poor engineering design, contribute to increased

safety risks.

Although health risks can be avoided by implementing controls at source in the work

environment, designing such controls for mining environment presents considerable

challenges because dust and noise are generated by mining itself. A range of control

measures that act together to reduce exposure to such risks is therefore necessary.

These could include methods for minimizing dust levels by reducing dust generation

and methods for dilution, suppression, capture, and containment.

While significant uncertainties remain in controlling dust exposures and maintaining

the effectiveness of controls, the use of appropriate personal protective equipment

(PPE) is important.

Exposure to Dust

Exposure to fine particulates is associated with work in most of the dust-generating

stages notably from drilling and blasting, mineral handling, and transportation.

Methods to prevent and control exposure to dust include the following:

Control of dust through water spraying,

Use of PPE, as appropriate (e.g. masks and respirators) to address residual

exposures.

Physical hazards

Injuries during Project operation are typically related to slips and falls; contact with

falling / moving objects; and lifting / over-exertion. Other injuries may occur due to


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contact with, or capture in, moving machinery (e.g. trucks). In case of any accident

immediate & proper first –aid medical care shall be provided at the mine site.

Pre-placement medical examination and periodical medical examination

schedules

The fresh employees when taken are thoroughly medically examined under initial

medical examination and thereafter during continuation of employment; the periodic

medical examination is being done as suggested by DGMS.

Measures to Control Occupational Health Hazard & Safety

The working in the applied lease area will be done with all safety measures under the

supervision of qualified staff. The workers will be provided dust mask, safety boot,

helmet and other safety equipment. A well-equipped first aid box will be maintained at

site.

For mitigating the aspect the following measures will be implemented:

Regular water sprinkling on haul roads.

Dust mask will be provided to the workers,

Periodical medical examinations will be carried out for the workers as per

Norms,

Medical records will be keep maintained,

Medical facilities to the workers,

Any early symptom of diseases, if observed, such workers will be taken off from

the dusty atmosphere and suitably employed elsewhere,

Personal Protective Equipment’s will be provided to the workers,

Vocational Training will be provided to the workers.

Safety of the employee during mining will be taken care as per Mine

Regulations 196

Details of Infrastructural Facilities For Worker

Water for drinking & other purpose will be arranged.

All the safety equipment’s such as helmets, safety shoes, goggles, dust masks etc.

A well-equipped first aid facilities,

Periodic medical health check-ups,

Rest shelter, washrooms etc. will provided near the working blocks.


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CHAPTER-5

ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES (TECHNOLOGY AND SITE)

The proposed Limestone Mine is an operational mine in past. The mining plan is

approved by IBM. Analysis of alternatives based on site technology is given below:

5.1 SITE ALTERNATIVES

Since, the mine has been already operational and mining plan and related documents

including approval by IBM after due diligence, it is site specific, the current site is a

relevant proposition. The area is also having good reserve of limestone of requisite

quality. The selected site has following other advantages.

It is a Private Land& Partly Govt land.

There is no primary stream at the base to cause surface water pollution

The main habitation of village Banour is at2.8Km away

Proximity to highway for limestone transport and a well-established distribution

centre.

There are no other sources of pollution as industries in immediate vicinity and

mining here is a standalone activity.

The mines in the area are well accepted by the locals and a source of employment and

economic development in the area and a well knit community has developed over the

years.

5.2 TECHNOLOGY ALTERNATIVES

The proposed opencast method of mine will continue to be used as it is most

appropriate and approved in mining plan due to nature of terrain and volume of

activities.


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CHAPTER-6

ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PROGRAMME

6.1 INTRODUCTION

Regular monitoring of environmental parameters is of immense importance to assess

the status of environment during project operation. With the knowledge of baseline

conditions, the monitoring programme will serve as an indicator for any deterioration

in environmental conditions due to operation of the project, to enable taking up suitable

mitigation steps in time to safeguard the environment. Monitoring is as important as

that of control of pollution since the efficiency of control measures can only be

determined by monitoring.

Hence monitoring of various environmental parameters will be carried out on a regular

basis to ascertain the following:

State of Pollution within the project site and in its vicinity.

Generate data for predictive or corrective purpose in respect of pollution.

Examine the efficacy of pollution control system adopted at the site.

To assess environmental impacts.

6.2 METHODOLOGY

The unit shall engage independent laboratories for monitoring various environmental

parameters as per conditions laid down in environment clearance along the following

lines:

TABLE 6.1: MONITORING SCHEDULE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PARAMETERS

Particulars Monitoring

Frequencies

Duration of Station

Important Monitoring Parameters

Surface water/ Ground water Sampling

Twice in a year Grab

pH, TDS, Iron, Hardness, Alkalinity, Chlorides, Calcium, magnesium, Nitrates, Sulphate & Fluorides.

Ambient air quality monitoring

Twice in a year. 24/8 hr. PM2.5 PM10, SO2 and NO2.

Noise Monitoring

Twice in a year. 8/1 hr. Level in dB (A).

Soil Sampling Twice in a year Grab

PH, Conductivity, organic matter permeability, water holding capacity, Alkalinity & texture.


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6.3 ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

Company is committed to providing a quality service in a manner that ensures a safe

and healthy workplace for employees and minimizes potential impact on the

environment. They will operate in compliance with all relevant environmental

legislation and strive for pollution prevention and environmental best practices.

The company will:

Integrate the consideration of environmental concerns and impacts into all the

decision making & activities.

Promote environmental awareness among the employees and encourage them to

work in an environmentally responsible manner.

Trained, educate and inform employees about environmental issues that may affect

their work.

Where required by legislation or where significant health, safety or environmental

hazards exist, develop and maintain appropriate emergency response programmes.

Strive to continually improve environmental performance and minimize the social

impact and damage of activities by periodic review of environmental policy in light of

current and planned future activities.

6.4 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT TEAM (Environment Management Cell)

These are small mines. The mine owners along with mine manager shall be responsible

for implementation of environment management measures. The major duties and

responsibilities with respect to environment management will be as follows:

To comply with the conditions of environment clearance including providing

resources for the implementation of mitigation measures.

To ensure regular operation and maintenance of pollution control or mitigation

systems and or implementation of environment management plan.

To assure regulatory compliance with all relevant rules and regulations

Maintain environmental related records.

Coordination with regulatory agencies, external consultants and monitoring

laboratories.


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FIGURE 6.1 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CELL ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

Environmental Management Cell

Chief Executive Officer

Geologist / Mines Manager/ Assistant M.M

Additional Responsibility for EMP and Mitigation

Measures

Empaneled

Consultants / Experts

individually pooled

Inputs

Environmental

Laboratories


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CHAPTER-7

ADDITIONAL STUDIES

7.1 INTRODUCTION: Consideration of alternatives to a project proposal is a

requirement of EIA process. During the scoping process, alternatives to a proposal can

be considered or refined, either directly or by reference to the key issues identified. A

comparison of alternatives helps to determine the best method of achieving the project

objectives with minimum environmental impacts or indicates the most environmentally

friendly and cost effective options.

7.2PUBLIC CONSULTATION:

As per EIA Notification, 2006 Public consultation were conducted on dated 25.07.2016

situated at near village - Banour, Tehsil – Paonta Sahib, District – Sirmour (HP). The

public hearing had been chaired by Shri Harbans Singh braskron Additional District

magistrate, during the process suggestion; objections were invited from the RO, local

people regarding the project. During the public consultation, no objection regarding the

project has been received. However people are happy for the coming project as they will

get employment and other facilities. Minutes of public hearing is given in below table.

TABLE 7.1 MINUTES OF PUBLIC HEARING

S.

No.

Name, Address &

Description

Reply Action plan

1 Mr. Madan Singh Chauhan ,

resident Village Banour,

Explain their thought in

favour for mine that “In order

to achieve something , we

have sacrifice “ lessee are

always ready to provide better

facilities to the local people .

They wereagree for mining

work.

Thanks & Regards Employment will be

given to local people.

About 3.0 lac

/yearwill be spent

forCSR .

2 Mr. Ramesh Chauhan , Thanks & regards About Rs 3.0 /year


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resident village Banour keeps

his thoughts in public hearing

and said that Mining should be

done in local area because it is

giving employment to the

local people and there

agriculture production is very

poor, so he says that lessee

are helping in local social

activities & they are agree for

the mining work.

will be spent for CSR.

3 By keeping views, Mr.

Totaram Sharma says that

mining creates land erosion

and the Scheme that is told is

not properly applying , they

are embrangled for water

problems & they are filling

nala water , there is no other

means of drinking water, they

requested many times to

irrigation department but

there is no solution for the

drinking water problem. The

development work in the field

is not only done by mines but

the work of road & school are

also done by government.

Representative of

Banour lime stone mine ,

Near village Banour,

Tehsil- Paonta Sahib,

Dist.- Sirmour , Give

assurance that the

mining work will be

according to mine plan

which prepared by Mine

& every six months

reviews will be given by

relative department is

mandatory about this, It

is also acknowledgement

that water problem is

informed to irrigation

department & it will

solve it.

Information will be

given to irrigation

department about

drinking water.

However lessee will

provide water

purifier in nearby

school for drinking

facility.

0.5lac will be

provide for it.

4 Mr. Sohan Singh

Chauhan,ResidentBanour, put

Representative of

Banour Lime Stone mine,

Initially amount of

Rs 15.0lac was spent


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his views during public

hearing, that to prevent

debris, very few Debris yard

are made by mine and tons of

debris is mixing in the river

and it affects Hydroelectric

projects. People are helpless

to drink dirtywater, it is said

to the available people for

raising their hands , whether

to run mining or not. There is

a great land loss & the affected

families are not getting

compensation according to

loss. Compensation is giving

by a particular authority. They

demanded for transparency in

compensation & also

demanded for facilities of

ropeway trolley, whose work

is stop for last three months,

because here half work done.

Near village- Banour,

Tehsil- Paonta sahib,

Dist. – Sirmour, give

assurance that in his

mine for debris they

made six meter broad &

high protection wall and

also the solution for

debris in proposed plan.

He also assured that

compensation will be

given by the mining

manager himself & no

other mediator is

accepted. He also

assured for the repair of

ropeway trolley along

with the discussion with

mine owner.

for check dam,

retaining wall, and

garland drain. Per

year Rs 3.0 lac will be

spent for the same.

Compensation will be

given to land owners.

Compensation of Rs

2,08,44,704/- is

already given to land

owner. Up to 2015-

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5 Mr. Ranbeer singh Chauhan

said by putting his views that

mining works largely affects

on plants & tress or Soil

erosion is occurring. Mining is

going on opposite to plan,

please justify the reason.

Representative of

Banour Lime Stone Mine,



Dist.-Sirmour. Assured

that mining work will be

done only according as

per rules & regulation

for the Human welfare.

At the end of mine

life plantation will be

done on mined out

benches.

so all pit area and

statuary barrier will

be planted.


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He said that mining is

practiced according to

open cast on barren land

surface so there is no

harm to plants. He

assured that there will

be plantation properly,

after mining.

6 Mr. Jai Prakash Chauhan,

resident Banour, Says in his

views that mining should be

run as it provide employment

to the people and

compensation is also given.

Thanks & regards Employment will be

given to local people

& Compensation is

being given to local

people.

7 Mr. Rakesh Chauhan informed

during public hearing that

water sample shown by

Totaram Sharma is brook

rainy water & in rainy season

all brook have muddy water &

road are chocked. The mine

manager immediately provide

J. C. B. & clean the road. He

explained , plantation is done

in rainy season & S.D.M. of

Paonta sahib also present at

that time. Employment &

Development of area is given

by mining work. They are

agree for the mining work.

Thanks & regards After discussion with

panchayat Filter

facility will be

provide in village for

clean water

Amount of Rs 0.5lac

spend for it.


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8 Mr. Jagat singh Bhandari,

resident Banour said that

mining work gives

employment to local people &

the owner of mine always

ready to giving help for the

development, & he requested

to people for cooperation to

the maintenance of the

environment in that area and

he is agree for the mining

work.

Thanks & regards Amount of Rs 3.0

lac/year will be

spend for CSR

9 Mr. Pratap singh Chauhan,

resident village Banour,

Expressed his views & said,

that local people are

employed by mine. So if little

loss are there then we should

ready for it. Because mine

manager gives compensation

for loss & he gave his

agreement for mining work.

Thanks & regards Compensation of Rs

2,08,44,704/- is

given to land owner.(

from 2001- 2016)


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10 Mr. Jiya ram Chauhan,

resident village Banour

explained his views in public

hearing that, Banour area is

mineral rich area & that are

appropriate to be exploited.

He explained local people

have employment by mining

work & for protection of local

environment there should be

plantation on large scale & it

is our fundamental right. Do

formation of panchayat samiti

& do plantation & he gave his

favour to mining work.

Thanks & regards Lessee will take care

of environment by

planting native

fodder and fruit

bearing plant species.

In present lessee

has already planted

0.080 ha. of lease

area, and already

done plantation in

village area along

with other mine

owners.

About 0.923 ha

statuary barrier will

be planted in first

year. At the end of

mine life whole mine

area will be planted.

11. Mr. Sumer Singh Chauhan,

resident village Khatwad,

explainedthat, mine creates

economic happiness in area&

Road has prepared. Tippers

will be provided for laccolites

for sand requirement for

construction their houses.

Thanks & regards About 3.0 lac /year


12. Mr. Gurudatt Chauhan said by

keeping his views that

employment means are closed

when mine will close &




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problem of the local people

will be increased. He gave his

favour to mine work.

13. Mr. Ranjan singh Chauhan,

resident village- Banour. said

his thoughts in public hearing,

mine should be going on in

area because it is gives

employment to local people.

He demands for the

compensation to affacted

families & they are agree for

mining work.

Thanks & regards Compensation is

being given & will be

given as per norms.

14. By keeps his views Mr. Kalyan

Singh said, that well getting

worse & land erosion occur by

mine work & he demanded for

maintenance of well or gave

proper compensation for loss.

Banour lime stone mine,

Near-Village, Banour


Dist.-Sirmour gave

assurance that they

giving compensation to

affected families on

transparency way. If well

get worsed then he gave

assurance to will be

repair.


given as per norms.

15. Dr. NarendraSinghChauhan,

resident Dimatwad, Banor,

said by put his views in public

hearing, mental revolution is

compulsory for the

development of area.

Everyone should get

Thanks & regards At the end of mine

life plantation will be

done in whole pit

area.


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employment on the basis of

equality, because mine is the

only mean of employment &

per capita income are increase

so we also have to bear some

losses. They expressed the

compensation will give in

correct way. Mine

management should work

correctly & they giving proper

help to local panchayat. He

requested mental and

economic equality should be

continuing between mine

manager and local people.

After mining in the area must

be extensive plantation. He

gave his support to mine

work.

16. Mr. Kundan Singh Chauhan,

resident Banour, put his views

in public hearing mine work

giving employment to local

people & not very big loss in

there. Definite compensation

will be given for that loss. He

give his favour for mine work.

Thanks & regards Compensation is


given as per norms.

17. Mr. Bheem Singh, resident

Banour, explained mining

work get worse a big ground

& he have not compensation

Representative of

Banour limestone mine,



Compensation is


given as per norms.


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for that, which are not correct. Dist. - Sirmaur, gave

assurance that

compensation to people

in transparent manner.

& the mining work will

be done in decided

criteria

18. Mr. Kehar SinghChauhan,

resident Banour, explained in

his views thoughts that, Hills

of area have manyherbs while

their elders were alive. Which

are not present at that time it

is not but direct compensation

on allow to the people. There

is problem of water in the

area, hand pump , road& well

is also are broken, should be

made to fix them first. He

explained, mine work should

will be systematic & scientific

way. The compensation will

give to people in front of all. &

he agrees forming work.

Representative of


Near village - Banour,

Tehsil - Paonta sahib,

Dist. - Sirmaur, gave

assurance that

compensation to people

in transparent manner.

& the mining work will

be done in decided

criteria.

Broken road & well

will be repaired.

Amount of Rs 0.5

lac/year will be

spend for it.

19. Mr. Netra SinghChauhan,

resident Banour keeps his

views in public hearing. That

mine work not close in area

because is that result aanj

bhoj have benefits, local

panchyat have full supportby

Thanks & regards Amount of Rs 3.0 lac



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mine manager. Economic help

is also given for area by mine

manager & they agree for

mine work

20. Mr. Rangi lal sharma, resident

Banour, put his views during

public hearing that area is

profited with the mining.

People are having

employment, as the land is not

fertile, He agrees for mining

work.



21. Mr.Sant Ram Chauhan former

chairmen BDC says that the

condition of area is very bad

since 1990 and today the

economic growth is raised due

to mining. Mining is main

mean of employment he says

that local people are also

associated with mining work.

The field of health and social

work is regularly helped by

mining and demanded that

local people has not much loss

of environment mutual

cooperation should be done.

He demanded for more

improvement in debris

dumping yard so that people

doesn’t have any loss due to

The representative of

Banour limestone mine

assured that a 6 meter

broad and high bench is

made at work place by

which debris will be

adjust. It will be used in

retaining wall, check

dam work. He assured

that dumping yard

should be more strong

so that there will not be

any loss to be people.

Amount of Rs 15 lac

has been already

spent on

Construction of check

dam, retaining wall,

Parapet wall. etc.


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debris. He agrees for mining

work.

22. Mr. SunilChauhan, Pradhan

Gram Panchayat Banour says

by supporting minethat

during rain the blocked area

quickly cleared by the mine

management. Due to poor

agricultural working in mine

is the main employment of

people. He demanded for

mining work according to

rules and regulation water

sprinkling should be regularly

practice for the stoppage of

dust. He agrees for

miningwork .

Thanks & regards Water will be

regularly sprinkled in

area.

23. Mr. Chatar Singh Chauhan

former Pradhan Banour

explained that mine work

should be done scientifically

in the area he told that today

bhonj area benefitted by

mining work and demanded

for desired compensation to

the people according to loss.

He demands for quick

maintenance of road wells,

drinking water pipe damaged

by mining he told that

community centre is provided



assured that his first

action will be for the

welfare of people. He

also assured that

Ropeway trolley will be

soon maintained with

discussion with other

mine management.

Amount of Rs 0.5

lac/year will be

earmarked for repair

activities in village.


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by mining work. and further

demanded for quick action to

solve the problem of affected

families and demand for

quickly maintain of rope way

trolley .He shows his favour

towards mining work . Mine

management had given money

for kidney transplant to a

person who is sitting among

us.

24 Mr. Attar sigh Chauhan village

Khatwad explained that

mining in area is the main

source of income for local

people and demanded that

Banour mine managers have

to do mine work just like that

of village Baldwa so that

employment should be first

priority for local people. He

said that he is not any

objection in proper mining

ways. The debris is mixing in

river and there is no proper

mitigation is adopting. Houses

are damaged due to mining.

He demanded arrangement of

money for education for poor

children and plantation in

proposed area, further he said

The representative,



Tehsil Paonta sahib, Dist.

– Sirmour has assured

that during mining that

during mining a 6 meter


made so that debris will

be collected in desired

place. And it will use in

returning wall check

dam and other work. He

also assured that

dumping yards will be

made more strong so

that there will be no

harm to people. Mr.

Rakesh Choudhury,

manager assured that

Compensation will

be provided. As per

norms.


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that plantation should be done

in area after completion in

area. We direct contact to

mine owner because full

compensation is not provided

and misguides the meeting.

We are in limit, this is our

caliber. Whatever given is not

sufficient according to loss.

My 80-90 lakhs house is

damaged. If my loss was for

one time, I did not come.

Maintain the system

otherwise 10-20 houses will

be exaped. That’s why a

system will be made by people

and mines.

the people of area

specially mining area can

direct contact him and

solve their problem for

which he will always

ready and follow their

suggestion and efforts

will always ready.

Refer Annexure XIV for minutes of PH

7.3 RISK ASSESSMENT

Mines face certain types of hazards which can disrupt normal activities abruptly and

lead to disaster like fires, inundation, and failure of machinery, explosion, to name a few

depending upon the nature of process.

Definition and Scope

A major emergency in a work is one, which has the intensity to cause serious injury or

loss of life. It may cause extensive damage to property and serious disruption both

inside and outside the work. It would normally require the assistance of emergency

services to handle it effectively. Emergency may be caused by a number of different

factors; it will normally manifest itself in two basic forms, viz fire, explosion or toxic

release.

An important element of mitigation is emergency planning i.e. recognizing that

accidents are possible, assessing the consequences of such accidents and deciding on

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in the event of an emergency. Emergency planning is just one aspect of safety and

cannot be considered in isolation.

Objective The overall objectives of the emergency plan are:

(a) To localize the emergency and, if possible eliminate it; and

(b) To minimize the effect of the accident on people and property.

Elimination requires well planned process/technology and its effective implementation,

so that such situation should either not arises or if it comes, a pre warning is received

for timely action in built or by preparedness for zeroing the effects. Minimizing the

effects may include prompt action, rescue, and first aid, and evacuation, firefighting and

also passing on information promptly to people living nearby.

The following natural / manmade problems may be encountered during the mining

operation as linked to its process explained in Chapter-2:

Slope failures at the mine faces.

Accident due to storage of explosive and blasting.

Accident due to nature of terrain

It is an opencast semi mechanized mining. The height & width of benches will be mined

by 6m and 7m respectively to facilitate the movement of mining machinery with drilling

and blasting. Mineral shall be exploited with the adoption of drilling & blasting. The

blasted material broken manually, loaded into trucks manually as well as with the help

of an excavator.

The recovery of Limestone has been taken as 100% of the total excavation as per the

past experience within the area. Due to past exploration work it was revealed that no

mining losses/processing losses observed.

All the statutory precautions should be taken for quick evacuation as per the Mines Act

1952, the Mines Rules 1955, Rule of MMR- 1961 and the Rules of MCDR-1988.

7.3.1 POSSIBLE DISASTERS TOGETHER WITH CORRECTIVE AND REMEDIAL

MEASURES ARE DESCRIBE AS UNDER

7.3.1.1 DISASTERS DUE TO FAILURE OF SLOPES

The rocks are blasted to win the mineral causing cracks and opening in natural binding.

Such loose rocks may fall at any time causing damage to human life and machinery. The


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only remedy to the affect to such situation is to dress the blasted part. All necessary

precaution will be taken as per REG.115 (1) of MMR 1961 to avoid any disaster.

Sliding of waste dump is an equally severe risk like quarry slope failure.

7.3.1.2 POSSIBLE DANGERS DUE TO STORAGE OF EXPLOSIVES

Explosives-

Material used in explosive is-

EL-MX90%

14.4 tonnes/kg of explosive

All precautions as per MMR 1961 will be observed. Minimum cording safe distance of

500 m is maintained during blasting.

The access is restricted, the timings of blasting are duly notified and announcements are

made.

7.3.1.3 CARE AND MAINTENANCE DURING TEMPORARY DISCOUNTENANCE.

Mining lease is a continuous working mine. At the time of temporary discontinuance of

mine, notice (as per Rule 24 of MCDR, 1988 & Reg.6 of MMR, 1961) will be sent to IBM

and mines Safety authorities. Notice will be accompanied as per Rule 24 of MCDR, 1988,

vide, Form no.D-1.All precautionary steps will be taken into account in respect of care

and maintenance.

7.3.2 DISASTER PREVENTION MEASURES.

In order to take care of above hazard / disasters and overall safety at mining site the

following control measures have been envisaged:

Checking and regular maintenance of garland drains and bunds to manage run-

offs. As a precautionary measures before onset of monsoon, garland drain is

developed to divert water from outside the mining area. The rainwater thus

diverted is coursed to natural nallah or collected in the sumps. This helps to

control the inflow of water from the virgin areas into the mine workings. The

floors of different benches are gently sloped so that working remain water

free.

Entry of unauthorized persons will be prohibited.


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Firefighting and first aid provision shall be kept in the mining area as well as in

tractor trolleys or trucks. In addition basic infrastructure as ropes and digging tools

including saw, torches shall be made available at site.

Safety equipment such as safety boots, helmets, goggles etc. will be made available to

the employees and regular checked for their use.

Training and refresher courses for all the employees working in the mine.

Working of mine as per approved plan and regularly updating the mine plans.

Regular maintenance of mine faces.

Regular maintenance and testing of all mining equipment as per manufacture’s

guidelines.

Increasing the awareness of safe practices through competitions, posters and

other similar drive.

It will be ensure that drivers are properly trained in hill driving, have licenses. Use of

mobile phones while driving shall be strictly prohibited.

Numbers of local health centres, police and ambulance providers shall be displayed

at mining site. A tie up shall be done to ensure that workers are taken to nearest

hospital without any delay.

Workers blood group shall be noted so that at the time of accident the information

can be provided.

Work shall be suspended on heavy rainy days.

No work shall be allowed at night

Workers will not stay at site at night.

The haul road shall be suitably laid down as per guidelines for hill roads and proper

berms shall be maintained. The road slopes shall be provided vegetative protective

measures in addition.

Numbers of Project proponent and Site Supervisor shall be displayed at site

Since the mine has been in operation in past, the following, and an evidence of some

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7.4 SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT, R&R ACTION PLAN

There is no human settlement in the lease area. It is a private land& Partly Govt land and

no forest area is involved. Even there is no settlement till at 2.8 Km where the village

Banour is there. No individuals or population groups have to be relocated due the

project under consideration.

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CHAPTER – 8

PROJECT BENEFIT

8.1 INTRODUCTION

This is a proposal for the production of 63,160TPA (ROM) of Limestone from

Banour Limestone Mine (Area 4.75ha.) at Village –Banour, Tehsil- Paonta Sahib

& District–Sirmour (H.P.), by Sh. Rakesh Chaudhary.

8.2 IMPROVEMENT IN SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

The lease area is falling under Pvt. land and partially Govt. land, mining will be carried

out in the area. The mines activity will generate a lot of socioeconomic benefits to

the people of the area. There will be generation of employment to the local

people as well as their earning will also be increased. Additional facilities such as

medical, educational and transportation will be made available to the local

population. There will be positive impact on population by way of employment,

housing, education, medical and transportation facilities, economic status, health

and agriculture. Literacy rate may go up. Local people may be taken into

confidence.

8.3 IMPROVEMENT IN PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

There will be mining activities in this region. Though there is local population

available but due to increase in demand or increase in mining activity, there is

possibility of migration of labor from the surrounding areas. For this reason

there will be increase in the human settlement in the area. Due to increased

revenue earnings in the area there will be development of infrastructural

facilities such as transport, road, housing, schools as well as hospitals. Due to

improved earning there will be improvement in the entertainment facilities and

marketing facilities with the improvement in social status.

8.4 HEALTH& SAFETY

Proper health & safety measures will be taken during the workings. All safety

measures like use of safety appliances, safety awards, posters, slogans related

to safety etc. Safety equipment’s shall be provided to the workers like helmets,

safety boots, ear plug, safety belts, dust masks etc.

Periodical health checkup of the employees shall be done. First Aid organization

in mines including training and retraining of First Aiders shall be done.


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Periodical training programme to inform the employees about their task,

associated risk and safe working practices will be undertaken. Training will also

include information on accident prevention, proper control and maintenance of

equipment and safe material handling practices.

Provision of rest shelters for mine workers with amenities like drinking water

etc.

Green belt in and around the mining area will be developed to attenuate noise

and dust impacts.

8.5 EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL

In the mine number of skilled and unskilled local workers will be employed. The

project will generate direct employment and indirect employment. The

employment potential due to the proposed project is already specified in Chapter

II.

8.6 CONCLUSION

The project will generate a fair amount of direct, indirect and induced

employment in the study region. The local economy will receive a boost due to

employee spending and services generated by the applicant. The overall effect

will be improved buying power of employees and thus a higher standard of living

viz. better education, improved health and sanitation facilities housing and

acquisition of consumer durable. This is envisaged as a major positive benefit.


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CHAPTER-9

ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

9.1 INTRODUCTION

The EMP is required to ensure sustainable development in the study area of 10 Km

radius of the proposed mining site.

The EMP consists of a set of mitigation, management, monitoring and institutional

measures to be taken during implementation and operation of the project, to eliminate

adverse environmental impacts or reduce them to acceptable levels. The present

environmental management plan addresses the components of environment which are

likely to be affected by the different operations in the mine.

The objectives of EMP are:

Overall conservation of environment.

Minimization of waste generation and pollution.

Judicious use of natural resources such as water.

Safety, welfare and good health of the mining workers and general population.

Ensure effective operation of all control measures.

Vigilance against probable disasters and accidents.

Monitoring of cumulative and long-time impacts.

Ensure effective operation of all pollution control devices.

9.2 EMP RELATED TO CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES: This is an open cast mining

on hill slopes. The overburden is minimum. The construction work involves fixing up

boundary points of mine by erecting pillars; Preparation/Maintenance of haul road.

The haul road shall be maintained using local material from the lease area itself. The 6m

x 6m benches shall ensure that sufficient area is available for all movement. The turns

shall be protected with berms as well as vegetative measures on slopes shall be

undertaken.

9.3 LAND RECLAMATION

Land degradation is one of the major adverse impacts of opencast mining

activities and any effort to control adverse impacts would be incomplete without

appropriate land reclamation strategy.

9.3.1 POST MINING LAND USE:


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In the Himalayan region degradation of scenic beauty caused by mining and waste

disposal etc. is an important aspect of reclamation. Creation of green belts appears to be

the only way of concealing the ugly scars.

It is proposed to reclaim the degraded area by vegetation so as to support forestry and

improve upon the existing ecological status. The benches may be reclaimed by

plantation of trees and local shrubs. The vegetation relevant to local use on benches

may provide the economic upliftment for the poor people. Back filling of pits after

recovery of limestone is not required because the mining of limestone is limited to

modification of slope.

The first step in a successful reclamation programme is to decide the post

reclamation land use. Being a small area, development of same by plantation with local

flora that will welcome local fauna or economic activities is the best option as per site

conditions. Step agriculture as in hills can be also done, however, the land area is less.

9.3.2 LAND RECLAMATION STRATEGY:

The area is rocky terrain having no soil cover. Mining was proposed from top to

downward through the formation of benches. As the benches shall reach its ultimate pit

limit plantation shall be undertaken over completed benches for its rehabilitation.

Describe the proposals to be implemented for reclamation and rehabilitation of mined-

out land including the manner in which the actual site of the pit will be restored for

future use. The proposals may be supported with yearly plans and sections depicting

yearly progress in the activities for land restoration/ reclamation/rehabilitation,

afforestation etc, called “Reclamation Plan”.

The mining plan envisages a rehabilitation plan by restoration of benches from fourth

year onward in eastern & western block. Local fast growing species like Rambas, Hisalu,

Kilmora etc. shall be planted over the benches for the stabilization. Toe wall shall be

erected at the outer edge of completed bench for stabilization of soil.

9.3.3 SOIL CONSERVATION MEASURES

The area proposed for mining is rocky terrain having devoid of soil cover. Small

quantities of soil shall be generated in the in the activities cracks & it shall be used in

plantation. Therefore no proposal has been envisaged for its stacking & management.


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9.3.4 STACKING OF TOP SOIL

The mineral is exposed right on surface with no soil cover therefore removal top

soil will be not required during mining. However, if soil will encounter during

mining, will be immediately use for plantation in mine, rehabilitation / reclamation

of worked out benches and bench floors. No stacking of soil has been done. In the

future the soil shall be used simultaneously for rehabilitation / reclamation of

worked out benches and bench floor.

In the mined out area the reclamation operations will be resorted to

simultaneously with mining activity. In the process whatever soil generated shall be

utilized fully and not required to be stored.

9.3.5 STABILIZATION AND VEGETATION OF MINED AREAS

The mined out area is planned to be reclaimed simultaneously during mining

operations. A part of the area will be kept under preparation for reclamation while

previously prepared area will be reclaimed. The slope of the final benches will be

provided with contour trenches to facilitate plantation.

The benches available for reclamation will be provided with bunds of about 1m

height at the edge of each bench. The floors will then be covered with a layer of

soil followed by plantation of grass and shrubs. In case of the small trenches

(terraces), bunds of about 0.58-m height shall be provided at the edge of each

terrace. Then a layer of soil shall spread over the terraces and the area made

ready for planting bushes and shrubs.

The plantation of grasses and shrub initially will help in binding the loose soil be

growing ground floor and also in raising the fertility of the planted area, thus

creating favourable conditions for growing of trees.

The roads constructed during mining operation to the benches shall be kept in

good condition during the reclamation period till the mine is fully rehabilitated and

abandoned. This will enable in transport of material required for plantation such

as plant saplings, manure, water etc. by trucks. The water bodies provided as part

of the reclamation plan shall act as water reservoirs.

9.3.6 PLANTATION

It is proposed to plant a total no. 1000trees in first year on the statutory barrier area as

shown on the lay out plan. The total proposed area for afforestation up to end of mine


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life is 4.75 Ha. (3.467 ha. area Mine-out benches plantation, 0.360 ha. on dump yard

plantation & 0.923ha. along statutory barrier).

A number of species will be planted suitable to this area of climate conditions like

The afforested area will be encircled by a barbed wire fence for protection and

regular watering thrice a week (except monsoon) and manuring as required will

be done.

TABLE 9.1A ALREADY PLANTED SPECIES

SN Species

Devdar

Bheul

Kachnar

Padag

Gariyal

Senna

Ritha

Shatut

Poular

TABLE 9.1B PLANTS TO BE PLANTED

SN Species

Bheul

Kachnar

Padag

Gariyal

Senna

Aanjir

Aadu

Ahkrot


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TABLE 9.2STAGE WISE PLANTATION

There is combined plantation has been done in land nearby lease area (0.5 ha) by

following lessees. 1. Limestone mine of mam Chand Goyal & sons.

2.Limestone mine of Deepak Chawla.

3. Limestone mine of Rakesh Chaudhary.

4. Limestone mine of Balbir Singh Supa ram.

5. Limestone mine of Jai Singh Thakur.

9.3.7 PLANTING METHODOLOGY

Success of afforestation measures at site will depend on investigation of soil,

selection of suitable species to be grown and a good planting stock. Afforestation

will be carried out in accordance with an elaborate timetable to be drawn up for

sowing and plantation depending upon the afforestation requirements and

species to be planted. The relevant works for the success of reclamation and

afforestation activities will be carried out after consultation with people of forest

department. A pooled nursery for the purpose shall be maintained.

Year

Peripheral On mine-out-

benches On dump area Total

Area

(Hect.) Trees

Area

(Hect.) Trees

Area

(Hect.) Trees

Area

(Hect.) Trees

Existing 0.080 80 -- -- -- -- 0.080 80

End of I

year 0.923 1000 -- -- -- -- 0.923 1000

End of

mine

life

0.923 1000 3.467 3470 0.360 360 4.75 4,830

Total 0.923 1000 3.467 3470 0.360 360 4.75 4,830


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FIGURE 9.1 PLANTATION PHOTOGRAPHS


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9.3.8 PROTECTION OF PLANTATION SITES

The reclaimed and afforested areas have to be protected from cattle menace,

human interference, soil erosion, plant diseases, etc. Check bunds, masonry chutes,

protected drains, etc. will be constructed wherever required to control and regulate

the water flow to prevent soil erosion and washing away of nutrients. Plants

will be protected from diseases by the application of proper pesticides. Soil

workings, maturing etc. will be done whenever necessary. Plants will be protected

from cattle menace and human interference by providing fencing and proper

watch and ward.

9.4 AIR AND NOISE POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES

The future mining operations are not anticipated to raise the concentration of the

pollutants beyond prescribed limits. However, the following measures would be

adopted to mitigate the SPM levels in ambient air.

9.4.1 MEASURES TO PREVENT GENERATION AND DISPERSAL OF DUST

Dust particles that are normally generated during various mining operations

when become airborne lead to increase in PM level in the ambient air. Another

source of dust generation is the transport of material by dumpers. Adequate

control measures are being taken during mining operations as well as transportation of

Minerals. Dust suppression by water spraying is adoptedon the haul roads.

9.4.2 MEASURES TO CONTROL POLLUTION DUE TO THE AIRBORNE DUST

In addition to the various control measures as listed under mitigation and taken

during mining and transport operations, following steps are being adopted to

prevent air pollution due to airborne dust.

Green belts are being developed around the dust generation points.

Afforestation around the mine to filter out the dust and preventing it from

reaching the residential areas.

Reclamation and afforestation of mined out area as per schedule with

minimum gap between excavation and reclamation to fix the dust and prevent

its getting airborne.

Dust mask provided to the workers engaged at dust generation points like

excavations, loading and unloading points.

9.4.3 NOISE POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES


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The noise level monitoring carried out in the area has indicated that the present

noise levels near the lease boundary are generally within limits. The deployment

various machines for excavation, transport and other auxiliary operations have

increased the noise levels but are naturally attenuated within lease area itself.

Additional measures are being taken to further reduce the noise levels.

9.4.4 MEASURES TO REDUCE AMBIENT NOISE LEVELS

Thefollowing control measures are being taken to keep the ambient noise levels

well within limits:

A thick tree belt is being developed around the periphery of the mine to

attenuate the noise levels.

Trees would be planted on both sides of roads being used for transport of

men and material.

Proper maintenance of noise generating machinery including the transport

vehicles.

Provision of silencers to reduce the engine noise of machines.

9.4.5 MEASURES TO PROTECT WORKERS FROM HIGH NOISE LEVELS &

VIBRATION CONTROL MEASURES

The following measures are being taken to protect the workers from exposure to

higher noise levels:

Provision of protective devices like ear muffs, ear plugs, etc.

Reducing the exposure time of workers to the higher noise levels by job rotation.

9.4.6 GROUND VIBRATION CONTROL MEASURES

The drilling and blasting will be done during mining, therefore noise level are

proposed to be controlled by using sharp bits, wet drilling and use of explosives

with right oxygen balance.

9.5WATER POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES



affected.

Check dam will be proposed in nallah and it will be cleaned in every monsoon for

avoid debris or waste to get mixed in any surface body.


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mining plan and EMP


pollution.


workers during day time to prevent toilet in open

9.5.2 GROUND WATER

There would not be any adverse on the ground water quality. The mineral

formation do not contain any harmful element, which could percolate into the

ground and pollute the ground water. Hence, no control measures are required. Nor

mining intersects ground water table.

However, regular monitoring of quality in the existing resources in the vicinity

would be carried out both with reference to area spread and times intervals to

study the hydrodynamics of the strata.

9.6 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES

Occupational health hazards at mine site:

Mining activity experiences risk of a number of hazards. Some examples of such hazards

are as under:

Exposure to dust

Noise exposure;

Physical Hazards;

Vehicular movements and other related issues.

This is only open cast mining with semi mechanized working. Further the mining is only

manual in nature. It involves excavation of Limestone and loading into dumpers for

transporting to the plots from where it is taken by trucks to the end users.

As such in this case occupational hazards as hearing impairment, skin and eye

diseases/injuries and job stress are in general not associated.

Workers are provided with helmets, boots and gloves to take care of injuries related to

while manually loading/un loading Limestone.

They are also provided with masks while handling fine material as waste material.


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The said mining does not involve hazardous materials as metals, coal dust or asbestos.

The silica levels are very low.

Following additional measures are suggested:

Provision of drinking water at mining site in pitcher.

Provision of first aid kit at site

Awareness on safety and using of personal protective equipment’s by workers.

HIV/AIDS awareness programme

Arrangement to transport workers to nearby Primary Health Centre.

Facility of medical checkup at Health Centre once every year.

TABLE 9.3 BUDGETARY PROVISIONS FOR LABORS

Facility Provided for Labourers

Amount Per Month in Rs

Total amount in per year in Rs

Remark

Drinking Water By Tanker

2,000/- 20,000/- Per year

First Aid Box - 20,000/- - Rest Shelter - 70,000/- One time Washroom - 30,000/- One time Safety shoes 12,300 24,600/- Two time in a year Hand Gloves 2,050 24,600/- One time in a

month Dust Mask 2050 49,200/- Two time in a

month Ear Plugs / Muffler

800/- 19,200/- Two time in a month

Helmet - 12,000/- Three year Insurance - 1,00,000/- One time in year Medical facility - 1,00,000/- Two time in year Vocational training

- 1,00,000/- One time in year

Total 19200 569600

9.7 DISASTER PREVENTION MEASURES

The disaster management is detailed out in chapter on additional studies.

In order to take care of above hazard / disasters the following control measures

have been envisaged :

Checking and regular maintenance of garland drains and check dam, parapet wall

etc.


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Stabilization of Mined Slopes:Open cast mining will leave behind slopes of 35o to 50o

with intermediate benches at various levels, which are usually convex, straight or

concave type depending on the deposition of the ore body. The rocks are usually

hard but the closely spaced jointing makes them friable and brittle at some places.

This process of disintegration is further accentuated by weathering. Such type of

slopes will not show any sign of failure by major landslides. To check minor debris

slides, stabilization of these slopes will be done at regular intervals.

Stabilization of Overburden Dump :The mining area does comprise rejects in the

form of overburden soil and waste rock. The rejects will be stacked in the dump

yards in a systematic manner. The dumps will be provided with required slope.

Trees will be planted on the dumps to prevent soil erosion.

Stabilization of Nallah Courses: There are no major nallah courses at the proposed

mine area. The control of excess runoff water during monsoon has to be given

priority to check the soil and erosion. During rains, numerous gullies will form in the

mine area, especially in loosely stacked areas. During heavy rain, these gullies

connected to stream move further by head ward erosion and if gullies are not

plugged at initial stage, these go on widening and deepening resulting in massive soil

erosion. Therefore, vegetation check dams would be constructed for plugging these

gullies. The design of these check dams will allow safe passage to runoff water.

Entry of unauthorized persons will be prohibited.

Firefighting and first aid provision shall be kept in the mines office complex

and mining area.

Safety equipment such as safety boots, helmets, goggles etc. Will be made available

to the employees and regular checked for their use.

Training and refresher courses for all the employees working in the mine.

Working of mine as per approved plan and regularly updating the mine plans.

Regular cleaning of mine faces.

Regular maintenance and testing of all mining equipment as per manufacture’s

guidelines.

Suppression of dust on the haulage roads.


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Increasing the awareness of safe practices through competitions, posters and other

similar drive.

As a precautionary measures before onset of monsoon, garland drain is

developed to divert water from outside the mining area. The rainwater thus

diverted is coursed to natural nallah or collected in the sumps. This helps to

control the inflow of water from the virgin areas into the mine workings. The

floors of different benches are gently sloped so that working remain water

free.

9.8 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT /CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

This project operation will provide livelihood to the poorest section of the society. The

overall impact of hill slope mining of stones on the social economics of the area shall be

a very positive one, as not only it will generate employment opportunities for local

population at mine site but also in associated activity

It will also give a good boost to the general economy of the area. About 41 persons shall

be employed at mine site.

The project proponent has given undertaking and as corporate social responsibility

agrees to provide free of cost stones for social projects in the area besides carrying out

extensive tree plantation. The proposed mining activity is expected to provide stimulus

to socio-economic activities in the region and thereby accelerate further development

processes.

Lessee has already done CSR work in area from establishment for mine.is being giving

compensation to land owners Detail is as follows.

TABLE 9.4 PAYMENT DETAILS FROM THE YEAR 2001-02 to 2015-2016

Share to the land

owners

Rs. 2,08,44704/-

Maintenance of

A ) Water canal

( outside the lease area)

Rs.10,71,135/-

Water Source

( Outside lease area

Rs. 1,23,500/-

Environment Protection Rs. 24,81,998/-


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Village and community

Development

Rs. 23,96,544/-

Royalty Rs. 3,30,90,348/-

GST/VAT Rs. 99,62,434/-

Additional Goods Tax Rs . 54,87,578/-

TABLE 9.5 PAYMENT DETAILS FOR THE YEAR 2015-2016

Share to the land

owners

Rs. 37,81,867/-

Maintenance of

A ) Water canal


Rs1,74,000/-

Water Source


Rs. 15,000/-



Development

Rs. 12,38,536/-

Royalty Rs. 50,68,789/-

VAT Rs. 1481580/-


Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

The study area has been analyzed and surveyed. In the survey while interacting with the

residents of the villages, it was mentioned by the villagers that illiteracy coupled with

poverty is the main problem of society and girl child are worst affect. The Major

problems identified in the study area were as follows.

●Acute poverty

● Scarcity of other occupations (except agriculture)


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In the survey the people of the study area has expectations from the project such as

Employment, Water, Education, Cleanliness,

Program of lessee: The lessee proposed to do following social up liftmen in mining

TABLE NO. 9.6PROPOSED C.S.R. ACTIVITIES

S.No. Detail Expenditure in Lac

Social Development activities 1. Construction of community hall along with other mine

owner. 0.5/-

2. Wash room will be constructed for girls in nearby schools& village also.

0.5/-

3. Health camp will be organized along with other mine owner. 0.5/- 4. Provide filter facility in nearby school& village for clean

drinking water. 0.5/-

5. Woman empowerment.( computer classes for woman , Stitching classes )

0.5/-

6. Repairing of road, Damaged well 0.5/-

TOTAL 3.0/- CSR activity will be done per year as per requirement of villagers and suggested by

them

9.9 COST PROVISION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MEASURES

It is proposed to invest a capital cost of Rs. 22.0Lac on environment mitigation

measures with recurring amount of Rs.5.0 Lacper annum. The break-up of the

investment is given below:

TABLE 9.7COST PROVISION OF EMP

S. No

Particular Capital Cost

Rs. in Lac

Recurring Cost

Rs. in Lac/annum

1 Pollution Control measures (Check

dam, retaining wall, parapet wall)

15.0 3.0

2. Pollution monitoring 3.0 1.0

3 Green belt on virgin area 4.0 1.0

Total 22.00 5.0


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CHAPTER-10

SUMMARY

10.1PURPOSE OF THE REPORT:

The report is prepared to assess the environmental impacts of the project namely

Banour Limestone Mine over 4.75 Ha. Production 63,160 TPA (ROM), private land&

partly govt land in line with the requirements of EIA notification SO 1533(E) dated

14.9.2006 and amendments made thereof. The project proposal is for mining of

limestone by open cast semi-mechanized method and an excavator shall be used for this

purpose. In addition blasting using low explosives by making drill hole with compressed

air jackhammer drills shall also be done.

10.2 IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT PROPONENT:

Sh. Rakesh Chaudhary S/o Late Mahendra Singh

Address Jogiwala, P.O. Nehru gram Dehradun (U.K)

10.3LOCATION:

The lease area is situated in Banour, Tehsil- Paonta Sahib, District–Sirmour (H.P.) The

mine lease area falls on survey of India Toposheet No.53F/10 and is situated between:

Latitude 30035’25.40’’N to 30035’15.63’’N and longitude 77043’17.27’’E to

77043’27.35’’E The project site is located at distance of 2.8 km from the nearby Village

Banour. Banour Village is situated at distance of 36.0km from tehsil headquarter Paonta

Sahib and about 68 km from the district headquarter Sirmour (H.P.).

10.4 MINING METHOD:

Mining will be carried out by opencast mechanized method. Height and width of

benches will be mined by 6m and 7m respectively to facilitate the movement of mining

machinery with drilling and blasting. Loading of mineral shall be carried out manually

by excavator cum loader.Proposed production of lime stone will be 63,160 TPA as

(Rom). The waste material will be used for construction of retaining wall, parapet wall

and check dams & other reclamation works.

However, drilling and blasting will be done in sub-benches of 1.5m to 2m only but may

vary slightly depending on local conditions. It is being proposed to exploit the mineral

from whole of the lease area from existing developed road and by developing new road.


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Loading of mineral shall be carried out manually into ten tonne capacity short body

trucks.

10.5 MACHINERY MAN POWER & WATER REQUIREMENT:

10.5Extent of Mechanization:

Machinery in use at present:

S.No. Name of Machines Make Number Capacity 1 Diesel operated

compressor Atlas Copco 2 140 cft

2 Jack Hammer Drill Holman 4 - 3 4x4 Wheel Truck Tata 6 10 tonnes 4 Loader L & T 580-3 2 1 cum Machinery to be deployed



2 Jack Hammer Drill Holman 2 - 3 4x4 Wheel Truck Tata 8 10 tonnes 4 Loader L & T 580-3 2 1 cum 5 JCB 1 1 cum Details of proposed employment table-

Mine Manager 1 Highly skilled Geologist part time 1

Mining Engineer (Part Time) 1 Mining Foreman 1

Mining Mate cum Blaster 2 Plantation Supervision 1

Total 7

Compressor Operator 3 Lodging m/c Operator 3

Magazine in-Charge 1 skilled Attendance clerk cum store

keeper 1

Loading Supervisor 2 Compressor and driller helper 6 Semi-Skilled

Miners and loader 15 Afforestation 2 unskilled

Watchman 1 Total 34


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Thus 41 people will get direct employment in mine. About 20 person will get indirect

employment (Truck Driver, Helper, Canteen Worker etc.). The services of environment

consultancy agency should be retrained on full time basis.

The water requirement for the project is 6.0KLD and it will be purchase from nearby

village through water tanker.

10.6 STUDY AREA, BASE LINE DATA:

An area of 10 km around the project site (Buffer zone) is taken as study area with

detailed work within 10 Km. The study for baseline data covers land, water, air, noise,

biological and socio-economic environment and other relevant information.

The following factors are summed that form the basis of the study period,

components and methodology for the purpose of impact assessment, mitigation

measures and environment management plan:

Mine is of 4.75 Ha. It is Private land&Partly govt land .It is non-forest area.

Mining is for mining of limestone.

Mining is open cast and process is semi-mechanized and an excavator shall be used

for this purpose. In addition blasting using low explosives by making drill hole with

compressed air jackhammer drills shall also be done.

The study data on air, noise, water, flora and fauna and socio-economic is taken for

the period October-December 2015 for this mine in the name of Sh. Rakesh

Chaudhary and other mines of M/s Jai Singh Thakur and sons & Sh. Balbir Singh

Supa ram within the periphery of 500 m. The monitoring is done by a NABL

accredited and MoEF & CC recognized laboratory namely Shivalik Solid Waste

Management Limited, Nalagarh.

There is no wildlife sanctuary, ecologically sensitive area within 10 Km.

The interstate boundary is at a distance about 1.7 Km.

Purpose Total Requirement (KLD)

Dust Suppression 3.0

Green belt 2.0

Drinking 1.0

Total 6.0


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Sh. Rakesh Chaudhary, village Jogiwala P.O. Nehru gram, Dehradun (U.K.)was

granted the mining lease over an area of 4.75 Ha in Banour for mineral limestone

for 30 years now extended up to 50 year.

Mining plan is approved by Government of India, Ministry of Mines, Indian Bureau of

Mines, Office of the Regional Controller of Mines.

There is no generation of wastewater from the process.

The water demandis 6.0 KLD for drinking, sprinkling and irrigation purpose and no

water is used in process nor is any effluent generated.

There are no point source emissions for air pollution as from boilers, DG sets or

furnaces.

10.6.1 LAND USE OF AREA:

TABLE-3.2: LAND USE OF LEASE AREA Particulars of

Area Area

under Forest

Ha

Area under

Agriculture

Ha

Area under

Grazing Ha

Area under Private land partly govt

land

Present Position



Pits - - - 1.40 1.60 3.467 dump Area - - - 0.14 0.18 0.360 Road - - - 0.56 0.90 0.00 Plantation - - - 0.080 0.923 0.923 Soil Stock - - - 0.022 0.022 0.00 Reclaimed area - - - - 0.020 0.00 Remaining Virgin land

- - - 2.548 1.105 0.00

Total Nil Nil Nil 4.75 4.75 4.75 Note- About 4.75 ha area will be planted up to end of mine life in which 3.467 ha area

will be planted in mine out benches,0.360 ha area on dump area&0.923ha area will be

planted on statuary barrier in I Year.


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10.6.2AIR ENVIRONMENT

A network of 8 Stations was established to study the ambient air quality. The ambient

air quality was studied form Oct.-Dec. 2015 as per CPCB guidelines. The data for Oct.-

Dec. 2015 PM10 µg/m3 is presented below:

The impact of the operation on the air quality has been predicated using Fugitive

Dust Model (FDM), which is a computerized air quality model specifically designed

for computing concentration and deposition impacts from fugitive dust sources.

The maximum incremental GLCs due to the mining project are 0.2 µg/m3for PM10, are

superimposed on the maximum baseline PM10 concentration 88.11 µg/m3 recorded at

the monitoring location during the field monitoring period over 10 Km and 1 Km. The

cumulative concentration (baseline + incremental) after implementation of the project

thus are 88.21 µg/m3 which are below the NAAQS 2009 value of 100 µg/m3.

10.6.3 NOISE ENVIRONMENT:

The area in general represents calm surroundings. There is no habitation around and

the nearest village is about 2.8 Km away.

The main source of noise pollution and vibrations are (i) movement of trucks (ii)

Operation of excavator (iii) Drilling of holes for blasting and (iv) Blasting itself.


There is no habitation in immediate vicinity. The nearest population is in village Banour

at about 2.8 Km from the mining site. Continuous noise levels beyond the prescribed

standards can, however, have impact, on fauna. These can also have an impact on

workers. The data for October-December 2015 noise levels is presented below:


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10.6.4 WATER ENVIRONMENT:

There is no water consumption in the mining process as it involves only manual or

semi-mechanized uplifting. The use of water if any is for drinking of 41 persons during

the working hours as nobody stays at mine site at night. It is provided to the persons in

pitcher at site. The further use is for sprinkling or plantation. The total water

consumption is expected to be around 6.0 KLD only. The sprinkler water demand is

minimized by paving the roads using waste material; the plantation also requires water

initially and local species will be used for plantation which sustain well. In addition, the

runoff after rainfalls shall be tapped and used for plantation. There is no abstraction of

water at mine site and water is taken from authorized sources and consent from the

village panchayat is taken.

Ground water resources and irrigation potential for Paonta valley area of Sirmaur

district have been computed by CGWB. The stage of ground water development in

Paonta valley area is 18% as on 2004 and falls under “safe category” as per CGWB.

No water source exists within the lease area and there is no any water body or spring

inside lease area. None of the key rivers.

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

MN1 N1 N2 N3 N4 N5 N6

Day Time dB(A) Leq Oct-Dec.2015

Night Time dB(A) Leq Oct-Dec.2015


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10.6.5 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT:


ecological status of the existing flora and fauna to generate baseline information and

evaluate the probable impacts on the biological environment.

No endangered Flora fauna found in the study area.

KEY FLORA IN BUFFER ZONE

CedrusdeodaraDevodar

Cedltisaustralis

Quercusleucotrichophora (Baan Tree)

Ficus palmate Family: Moraceae(trimbul)

Grewiaoptiva Family: Tiliaceae (Phalsa family) (Bihul)

Albizialebbeck Family: Mimosaceae (Siris tree)

Rosa canina (achuai)

Dendrocalamushamiltonii


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10.6.6 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT:

The primary socio economic data was collected through field survey and structured

interviews in sample villages in study area as well as the observations by the survey

team. A judgmental and purposive sampling method was used for choosing respondents

of various sections of the society i.e. panchayat representatives, adult males and

females, teachers, medical practitioners, businessmen, agriculture laborers, youth etc.

Judgmental and purposive sampling method includes the right cases from the total

population that helps to fulfill the purpose of research needs.

10.7IMPACT ON AIR ENVIRONMENT & MITIGATION MEASURES:

Mining operations and associated activities generally causes air pollution and the major

air pollutant is the suspended particulate matter. Most of the air pollution problems are

due to fugitive dust emission, The impact of the operation on the air quality has been

predicated using Fugitive Dust Model (FDM), which is a computerized air quality

model specifically designed for computing concentration and deposition impacts

from fugitive dust sources.

Mitigation Measures to Minimize Air and Noise Pollution

Main source of air pollution is dust from the movement of trucks from mining site to

stock yard site. The road is metalled except that inside the connecting link. The same

Key Fauna in Buffer Zone

S.No

Zoological Name Common Name The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972

1 Herpestsedwardii Mongoose Schedule-II 2 Felischaus Jungle cat Schedule-II 3 Lepus nigricolis Hare Schedule-IV 4 Passer domesticus House Sparrow Schedule-IV 5 Corvusspledens House Crow Schedule -V 6 Acridotheriistristicus Common Myna Schedule -IV 7 Vulpesbengalensis Fox Schedule - II 8 Lepus nigricolis Rabbit Schedule - IV 9 Canis aureus Jackal Schedule - II 10 Strigidae spp. Owl Schedule - IV 11 Endybnamysscolopacea Koel Schedule - IV 12 PsittaculaKrameri Parrot Schedule - IV 13 Najanaja Cobra Schedule - II 14 Bungaruscaeruleus Krait Schedule - IV


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is paved using waste stones. This reduced the dust level from the movement of

vehicles to a large extent.

The sprinkling of water is further undertaken as and when required on roads as well

as stockpile.

The dust is also generated due to low level ballasting. It is very limited to the

explosion site within 100 m. It is minimized by plantation around the mine

boundary.

Further while manual lifting the material and dumping into truck or by using

excavator in this case being lime stone pieces, the dust generated is minimum.

However, when excavator is used the drivers are trained to drop the material from

minimum height.

Plantation is carried out on slopes; along the roads.

Proper maintenance of vehicles will be done to minimize the pollutants; Pollution

under Control certificates will be maintained for the trucks and drivers are

instructed to drive at slow speed and proper supervision is maintained.

Use of windbreaks will be done at the site as needed.

The trucks are covered while moving the material and it is ensured that loading is

done so that there is no spillage of material during the movement.

Effective traffic management will be done by ensuring that there are no traffic jams

on mine route by deputing manpower and by planning truck movement.

Proper management of waste dump yard.

Effective mine closure plan or post mining land use

Provision of dust filters / mask to workers working at highly dust prone and affected

areas.

Ambient Air Quality Monitoring will be conducted on regular basis to assess the

quality of ambient air as per the proposed monitoring plan in Chapter-5 to have a

watchful eye on dust levels and to assess the effectiveness of mitigation measures.

10.8 IMPACT ON WATER ENVIRONMENT & MITIGATION MEASURES:

The mining does not intersect with the ground water table. The excavation of limestone

further does not add to any harmful ingredients that could leach down to the water


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table. The composition of limestone is mainly CaO and MgO. Thus the mine workings

shall not affect the ground water quality.

No water source exists within the lease area and there is no any water body or spring

inside lease area.

MITIGATION MEASURES:

The ground water shall not encounter nor shall be affected.

Garland drain will be constructed all side of quarries and external dumps.

Retaining walls with weep holes should be built all-round the dumps. The storm water

should pass through weep holes to the garland drains as detailed out in mining plan and

EMP

10.9IMPACT ON BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT & MITIGATION MEASURES:

IMPACT ON FLORA AND FAUNA:

The activities as blasting including drilling holes, Operation of machinery as excavator

and movement of trucks can have impact in terms of disturbance due to noise ,dust;

interference in movement etc.

MITIGATION:

Plantation shall be undertaken.

Mining activities shall be restricted to day time.


intervals so that the continuity is broken. The blasting shall be restricted of low impact

and shall be planned in consultation to have minimum impact.


10.10 IMPACT ON LAND ENVIRONMENT & MITIGATION MEASURES

Anticipated Impacts: The impact in buffer zones is related to ancillary developments.

The land use of the core area (mine lease area) will change due to excavation.


The total proposed area for plantation up to end of mine life is 4.75 Ha. (3.467 ha area

Mine-out benches plantation, & 0.923 ha along statutory barrier& 0.360 on dump area).

10.11IMPACT ON SOCIO - ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT:

Positive impacts:


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Enhance employment.

Improve general living standard.

Improve economic growth

Benefit to state and central government

10.12 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY:

Occupational accidents and health hazards can also affect public health and safety, and

the environment. The effect on the health and safety of people, costs to the economy and

impacts the environment. Efforts will be made to address occupational health and safety

with broader social agenda for sustainable development.


Regular water sprinkling on haul roads.

Dust mask will be provided to the workers,

Periodical medical examinations will be carried out for the workers as per

Norms,

Medical records will be keep maintained,

Medical facilities to the workers.

10.13. ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES-

The deposit-is can be mined by open cast method of mining economically. At present

status of mining, underground method of mining is not feasible.

10.14 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME

The monitoring of pollutant in mine is carried out for air, water, soil and noise. It

takes care of all monitoring needs of the mine. Additionally ambient air and work

zone monitoring in mine is conducted every season near mining operation, loading

and transportation(haul road) areas by private agency. The analysis results of air

monitoring are properly recorded and submitted to the statutory authorities from

time to time. Noise measurement of mine equipment is done once in a year. Water

quality once in season & soil quality once in two year on all planted areas.

10.15GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT:

About 4.75 ha area will be planted up to end of mine life in which 3.467 ha area will be

planted in mine out benches,0.360 ha area on dump area &0.923 ha area will be planted

on statuary barrier.

10.16 ADDITIONAL STUDY-DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN


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The following natural /industrial problems may be encountered

Slope failures at the mine faces or stacks.

Accident due to storage of explosives and blasting

10.17 PROJECT BENEFIT

The surrounding inhabitants are mainly agricultural oriented. Opportunities for jobs in

activities such as mining serve as a source of permanent livelihood. The mine will create

employment directly or indirectly. Additional, certain works like transportation will be

outsourced on contract.

10.18 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CELL

The small Environmental Management Cell will also co-ordinate all the related

activities such as collection of statistics of health of workers and population of the

region, afforestation and green belt development.


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CHAPTER-11

DAMAGE ASSESSMENT, REMEDIATION PLAN AND NATURAL & COMMUNITY

RESOURCE AUGMENTATION PLAN (NCRAP)

As lessee produced mineral without obtaining prior environmental clearance which is

in violation of the provision of EIA notification 2006. In the minutes of 10th meeting of

EAC (for the proposal involving Violation) dt. 12th July 2018 committee issued to

standard Term of Reference along with the some specific Term of Reference for the

project on assessment of ecological damage, remediation plan and natural and

community resource augmentation plan.

ASSESSMENT OF ECOLOGICAL DAMAGE DUE TO VIOLATION:

Environmental Damage:

The major impact because of mineral production without obtained environment

clearance is mainly on land degradation & ambient air quality due to drilling & blasting

and then material handling & transportation. No impact on surface as well as ground

water. Mining was done on hill slope where no surface water body exists within or

nearby lease area and also due to mining ground water was not interrupted.

The monitored values are given earlier in this report. The values are within limits.

However, remediation plan for further improvement in ambient air quality is given in

next para.

Minor impact on land degradation due to mining without obtaining EC. There is no

village in this impact zone (core zone).

Status of Flora-Fauna:

The impact of production on flora fauna has been studied and the observations are as

given below:

As this mine is an existing mine and mining activity has been done without EC, the

presence of flora & fauna especially in the core zone of the mine is nil except local

grass and bushes. The grass & bushes was removed, where working was done in

way of pitting.

No land outside lease boundary was disturbed/degraded.


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ecological status of the existing flora and fauna to generate baseline information

and evaluate the probable impacts on the biological environment. The secondary

data on flora and fauna is obtained from the forest department.

The core area is non forest area and is mostly without plantation except grass /

shrubs Rumexhastatus Family Polygonaceae spread sporadically. The domestic

animals found in the area are Bosprimigenius (ox), Ovisaries (sheep),

Equuscaballus (mule), Capra aegagrushircus (goat), Bostaurus (cow),

Bubalusarnee (buffalo). The seasonal rivulets in general do not maintain aquatic

species as fish in large number as major water flow is only in monsoon.

As per authenticated list of flora fauna leopard is present in buffer zone for that

conservation plan has been prepared and get authenticated

Therefore, marginal or no impact on terrestrial flora and no irreparable loss to the

wildlife habitats and associated fauna due to the mining activity is observed in core

zone.

Socio-Economic condition:

No Villages falling within the core zone. Therefore, no socio-economic aspect

needs to be observed within core zone.

There are 37 villages in buffer zone. Socio-economic condition of those villages is

improving gradually as data is based on 2011 census.

Most of the villagers in adjacent villages are involved in mining & agriculture

related support activities. Therefore, they are in relatively better socio-economic

situation. However, economic prosperity in many instances has not resulted in to

better education to children.

Lessee has already done CSR work in area from establishment for mine and is being

giving compensation to land owners Detail is as follows.


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PAYMENT DETAILS FROM THE YEAR 2001-02 to 2015-2016

Share to the land

owners

Rs. 2,08,44704/-

Maintenance of

A ) Water canal


Rs.10,71,135/-

Water Source


Rs. 1,23,500/-



Development

Rs. 23,96,544/-

Royalty Rs. 3,30,90,348/-

GST/VAT Rs. 99,62,434/-


PAYMENT DETAILS FOR THE YEAR 2015-2016

Share to the land

owners

Rs. 37,81,867/-

Maintenance of

A ) Water canal


Rs1,74,000/-

Water Source


Rs. 15,000/-



Development

Rs. 12,38,536/-

Royalty Rs. 50,68,789/-

VAT Rs. 1481580/-



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During the violation period i.e. from 16/01/2016 to 12/03/2017 mining has been done

as per the approved mining plan & with the permission of mining department. Working

has been done in old pits only, no new pits were opened.

In the violation period mine has received 8 prestigious awards for systematic, scientific

and environmental friendly working, such as mine working & roads, overall

performance, scientific & systematic development, waste dump management &

reclamation, mineral conservation and community development.

In year 2015 – 2016, 300 no. of plants have been planted in and around the mine.

The PP has provided Rs. 4,31,066/- during 2016-17 and in total Rs. 29,13,064/- from

the inception of the mine till date to the Paryavaran Suraksha Sanstha of village Banour

to protect environment and ecology of the area. Share to land owners is also being

given.

CSR activities have also been done by the project proponent in the nearby villages. The

PP is regularly making payments to the Gramin Vikas Samiti of village Banour.

ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT

The potential sources of air pollution due to the existing mining activities and proposed

activity is excavation, loading, unloading, transportation and exhaust fumes of

machines. The air pollution may be broadly classified into two categories:-

(i)Gaseous pollutants (NOx, SO2 and CO) due to deployment of HEMM and transport

vehicles.

(ii)Suspended particulate matter (SPM).

As per the results of ambient air quality monitoring data, the back ground

concentrations

of PM10, PM 2.5, SO2 and NO2 are within the stipulated CPCB standards. The present level

of mining and proposed production of the mine is not expected to increase the gaseous


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pollutants beyond the permissible limits. However following measures will be taken to

minimize\nullify the SPM levels in ambient air.

The environmental control measures proposed are given below:

Air pollution control measures:-

Air pollution control strategy involves planning a series of preventive and suppressive

measures. These will contain the generation and dispersion of fugitive dust i.e. dust

which is not captured during mining operation.

(a) Preventive measures:-

The following preventive measures will be practiced to prevent air pollution.

1. Proper maintenance of vehicles would reduce gas emission.

2. Restriction of the speed of vehicles would reduce dust generation.

3. Sprinkling of water will be done on the haul roads to prevent dust generation during

plying of vehicles.

4. To reduce dust generation during loading operation water will be sprayed over the

muck pile to be loaded.

5. To reduce spread of dust, plantation will be done along the mining lease boundary a

well as by the side of the haul road.

6. Reclaimed area will be stabilized and consolidated by plantation to prevent

generation of air borne dust.

7. Fugitive dust generation will be controlled at source and regularly monitored

(b) Suppressive measures:-

1. Haul road will be maintained regularly Frequent water spraying on haul roads to

prevent generation of air borne dust.

2. Regular maintenance of vehicles and machineries will be carried out in order to

control emissions.

3. A good housekeeping and proper maintenance will be practiced which will help in

controlling pollution.


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4. Over loading of vehicles will be avoided as spillage generates dust.

5. Dust masks will be provided to the workers working in the loading operations

6. Ore carrying trucks will be effectively covered by tarpaulin to avoid escape of fines to

the ambient air.

(c) Proposed Monitoring:-

1. Periodical monitoring of air samples will be carried out at various locations within

core zone as well as buffer zone.

2. Vehicular emission will be regularly monitored. Periodic health checkup for the

workers shall be done

WATER MANAGEMENT AND WATER POLLUTION CONTROL



affected.

Check dam will be proposed in nallah and it will be cleaned in every monsoon for

avoid debris or waste to get mixed in any surface body.



mining plan and EMP


pollution.


workers during day time to prevent toilet in open

GROUND WATER

There would not be any adverse on the ground water quality. The mineral

formation do not contain any harmful element, which could percolate into the

ground and pollute the ground water. Hence, no control measures are required. Nor

mining intersects ground water table.


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However, regular monitoring of quality in the existing resources in the vicinity

would be carried out both with reference to area spread and times intervals to

study the hydrodynamics of the strata.

Post-monsoon and Pre-monsoon groundwater level will be monitored regularly.

NOISE POLLUTION CONTROL

The noise level monitoring carried out in the area has indicated that the present

noise levels near the lease boundary are generally within limits. The deployment

various machines for excavation, transport and other auxiliary operations have

increased the noise levels but are naturally attenuated within lease area itself.

Additional measures are being taken to further reduce the noise levels.

MEASURES TO REDUCE AMBIENT NOISE LEVELS

The following control measures are being taken to keep the ambient noise levels

well within limits:

A thick tree belt is being developed around the periphery of the mine to

attenuate the noise levels.

Trees would be planted on both sides of roads being used for transport of

men and material.

Proper maintenance of noise generating machinery including the transport vehicles.

Provision of silencers to reduce the engine noise of machines.

MEASURES TO PROTECT WORKERS FROM HIGH NOISE LEVELS & VIBRATION

CONTROL MEASURES

The following measures are being taken to protect the workers from exposure to

higher noise levels:

Provision of protective devices like ear muffs, ear plugs, etc.

Reducing the exposure time of workers to the higher noise levels by job rotation.

GROUND VIBRATION CONTROL MEASURES

The drilling and blasting will be done during mining, therefore noise level are

proposed to be controlled by using sharp bits, wet drilling and use of explosives

with right oxygen balance.


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BIOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT

The existing mine lease area is waste land falling in Private Category. There is no forest

land within the mine lease area. There are no national parks, sanctuaries, notified

biospheres, Tiger/Elephant Corridors, Birds migratory routes, etc. within 10 km radius.

There is no interference with any first order streams. There is no release of any

effluent.

Impact on Flora and Fauna: The activities as blasting including drilling holes,

operation of machinery as excavator and movement of trucks can have impact in terms

of disturbance due to noise; interference in movement etc.


Plantation shall be undertaken as detailed out in mining plan and EMP every year so

that the mined area provides adequate green cover in a reasonable time.

Plantation shall be taken up in consultation with Forest department and species

local to the area shall be planted as per findings during baseline environment which

help maintain the regional ecological balance, soil and hydrological conditions.

Mining activities shall be restricted to day time from 9AM to 6 PM so that fauna is

not disturbed at night.

Proper traffic management including ban on use of pressure horns; restriction on

use of music in vehicles at high volume as well as regular maintenance of vehicles

shall be insisted to minimize disturbance from vehicular movement.


intervals so that the continuity is broken. The blasting shall be restricted of low

impact and shall be planned in consultation to have minimum impact.


The dust is the only major pollutant which will be generated from different activities

of mining. The effect of particulate matter on vegetation is in the form of

incrustation, plugging of stomata, and loss of chlorophyll and reduction of

photosynthesis process. Disturbance in plant metabolism due to deposition of dust

particles on foliar surfaces leads to reduction in plant growth. The atmospheric

concentrations normally do not reach a level sufficient to induce acute injury. A


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perusal of previous section reveals that the maximum incremental ground level

concentrations for PM10 likely to be encountered in the mine operations are well

within the NAAQM standards. Moreover, progressive afforestation programme

activity over a period of time in the core zone will create favourable conditions for

fauna in the area and hence reversible impact is anticipated after presence of

favourable condition.

PLANTATION

It is proposed to plant a total no. 1000trees in first year on the statutory barrier area as

shown on the lay out plan. The total proposed area for afforestation up to end of mine

life is 4.75 Ha. (3.467 ha. area Mine-out benches plantation, 0.360 ha. on dump yard

plantation & 0.923ha. along statutory barrier).

A number of species will be planted suitable to this area of climate conditions like

The afforested area will be encircled by a barbed wire fence for protection and

regular watering thrice a week (except monsoon) and manuring as required will

be done.

ALREADY PLANTED SPECIES PLANTS TO BE PLANTED

Species

Devdar

Bheul

Kachnar

Padag

Gariyal

Senna

Ritha

Shatut

Poular

Species

Bheul

Kachnar

Padag

Gariyal

Senna

Aanjir

Aadu

Ahkrot


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EMP RELATED TO CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES:

This is an open cast mining on hill slopes. The overburden is minimum. The

construction work involves fixing up boundary points of mine by erecting pillars;

Preparation/Maintenance of haul road.

The haul road shall be maintained using local material from the lease area itself. The 6m

x 6m benches shall ensure that sufficient area is available for all movement. The turns

shall be protected with berms as well as vegetative measures on slopes shall be

undertaken.

LAND RECLAMATION

Land degradation is one of the major adverse impacts of opencast mining

activities and any effort to control adverse impacts would be incomplete without

appropriate land reclamation strategy.

POST MINING LAND USE:

In the Himalayan region degradation of scenic beauty caused by mining and waste

disposal etc. is an important aspect of reclamation. Creation of green belts appears to be

the only way of concealing the ugly scars.

It is proposed to reclaim the degraded area by vegetation so as to support forestry and

improve upon the existing ecological status. The benches may be reclaimed by

plantation of trees and local shrubs. The vegetation relevant to local use on benches

may provide the economic upliftment for the poor people. Back filling of pits after

recovery of limestone is not required because the mining of limestone is limited to

modification of slope.

The first step in a successful reclamation programme is to decide the post

reclamation land use. Being a small area, development of same by plantation with local

flora that will welcome local fauna or economic activities is the best option as per site

conditions. Step agriculture as in hills can be also done, however, the land area is less.


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LAND RECLAMATION STRATEGY:

The area is rocky terrain having no soil cover. Mining was proposed from top to

downward through the formation of benches. As the benches shall reach its ultimate pit

limit plantation shall be undertaken over completed benches for its rehabilitation.

Describe the proposals to be implemented for reclamation and rehabilitation of mined-

out land including the manner in which the actual site of the pit will be restored for

future use. The proposals may be supported with yearly plans and sections depicting

yearly progress in the activities for land restoration/ reclamation/rehabilitation,

afforestation etc, called “Reclamation Plan”.

The mining plan envisages a rehabilitation plan by restoration of benches from fourth

year onward in eastern & western block. Local fast growing species like Rambas, Hisalu,

Kilmora etc. shall be planted over the benches for the stabilization. Toe wall shall be

erected at the outer edge of completed bench for stabilization of soil.

SOIL CONSERVATION MEASURES

The area proposed for mining is rocky terrain having devoid of soil cover. Small

quantities of soil shall be generated in the in the activities cracks & it shall be used in

plantation. Therefore no proposal has been envisaged for its stacking & management.

STACKING OF TOP SOIL

The mineral is exposed right on surface with no soil cover therefore removal top

soil will be not required during mining. However, if soil will encounter during

mining, will be immediately use for plantation in mine, rehabilitation / reclamation

of worked out benches and bench floors. No stacking of soil has been done. In the

future the soil shall be used simultaneously for rehabilitation / reclamation of

worked out benches and bench floor.

In the mined out area the reclamation operations will be resorted to

simultaneously with mining activity. In the process whatever soil generated shall be

utilized fully and not required to be stored.


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STABILIZATION AND VEGETATION OF MINED AREAS

The mined out area is planned to be reclaimed simultaneously during mining

operations. A part of the area will be kept under preparation for reclamation while

previously prepared area will be reclaimed. The slope of the final benches will be

provided with contour trenches to facilitate plantation.

The benches available for reclamation will be provided with bunds of about 1m

height at the edge of each bench. The floors will then be covered with a layer of

soil followed by plantation of grass and shrubs. In case of the small trenches

(terraces), bunds of about 0.58-m height shall be provided at the edge of each

terrace. Then a layer of soil shall spread over the terraces and the area made

ready for planting bushes and shrubs.

The plantation of grasses and shrub initially will help in binding the loose soil be

growing ground floor and also in raising the fertility of the planted area, thus

creating favourable conditions for growing of trees.

The roads constructed during mining operation to the benches shall be kept in

good condition during the reclamation period till the mine is fully rehabilitated and

abandoned. This will enable in transport of material required for plantation such

as plant saplings, manure, water etc. by trucks. The water bodies provided as part

of the reclamation plan shall act as water reservoirs.

COST PROVISION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MEASURES

It is proposed to invest a capital cost of Rs. 22.0 Lac on environment mitigation

measures with recurring amount of Rs.5.0 Lac per annum. The break-up of the

investment is given below:


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COST PROVISION OF EMP

S. No


Rs. in Lac

Recurring Cost

Rs. in Lac/annum



15.0 3.0



Total 22.00 5.0

SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT /CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

This project operation will provide livelihood to the poorest section of the society. The

overall impact of hill slope mining of stones on the social economics of the area shall be

a very positive one, as not only it will generate employment opportunities for local

population at mine site but also in associated activity

It will also give a good boost to the general economy of the area. About 41 persons shall

be employed at mine site.

The project proponent has given undertaking and as corporate social responsibility

agrees to provide free of cost stones for social projects in the area besides carrying out

extensive tree plantation. The proposed mining activity is expected to provide stimulus

to socio-economic activities in the region and thereby accelerate further development

processes.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

The study area has been analyzed and surveyed. In the survey while interacting with the

residents of the villages, it was mentioned by the villagers that illiteracy coupled with

poverty is the main problem of society and girl child are worst affect. The Major

problems identified in the study area were as follows.

●Acute poverty

● Scarcity of other occupations (except agriculture)


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In the survey the people of the study area has expectations from the project such as

Employment, Water, Education, Cleanliness,

Program of lessee: The lessee proposed to do following social up liftmen in mining

PROPOSED C.S.R. ACTIVITIES

S. No. Detail Expenditure in Lac


owner. 0.5/-


0.5/-

3. Health camp will be organized along with other mine owner. 0.5/- 4. Provide filter facility in nearby school& village for clean



0.5/-


TOTAL 3.0/- CSR activity will be done per year as per requirement of villagers and suggested by

them.

PROPOSED REMEDIATION PLAN AND NATURAL AND COMMUNITY RESOURCE

AUGMENTATION PLAN (NCRAP)

S. No.

Environmental / Socio Issue

Existing measures Proposed measures

Category of Plan

Approx. capital cost of proposed

mitigation measure (in lac)

1. Air Pollution mitigation

Water sprinkling, maintenance of road & vehicle and plantation.

Water tanker with sprinkler (1 No.) will be deployed.

Remediation plan

3.00/- lac

Plantation along statutory barrier. (0.923 hect.)

Remediation Plan

Cover under EMP cost.

Ambient air monitoring


2. Noise & Vibration

Maintenance of vehicle, plantation, low impact blasting

Provision of ear plugs, ambient noise monitoring

Remediation plan

Cover under EMP cost and budgetary provision for labours.

3. Occupational Safety & Health

Water sprinkling, dust mask

Proposed health checkup, medical records, vocational training

Remediation plan

Cover under budgetary provision for labours.


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4. Human Settlement

No displacement & lost Ag. Land.

No Damage __ __

5. Solid Waste Waste generated was used in reclamation work.

Waste shall comprise of soil, dolomite limestone found within deposit and some fines mixed with other un-saleable products. The waste generated will be about 3158 tonnes per year. The waste material generated will be mostly used for construction of retaining wall, parapet wall and check dams & other reclamation works. The rejects will be stacked in the dump yards in a systematic manner. The dumps will be provided with required slope. Trees will be planted on the dumps to prevent soil erosion.

Remediation plan

Cover under

EMP cost.

6. Land use & Reclamation

About 2.122 hect. land has degraded & will continue.

About 4.75 ha area will be plated up to end of mine life in which 3.467 ha on mined out benches, 0.360 ha on dump & 0.923 ha area will be planted on statuary barrier.

Natural Resource

Augmentation plan

6.00/- lac

7

Water pollution mitigation

Retaining wall, parapet wall and check dams have been constructed.

a. Stone wall – 550 mtr b. Parapet wall/ Check Dam – 58 no. 5.0*1.0*1.0m Size on road/Nalla c. Retaining wall (along road turn) – 90 mtr. d. Gabion Wall with wire netting (Dump bottom) – 105 mtr

Natural Resource Augmentation plan



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8. Socio Economic Lessee has already done CSR work in area from establishment for mine and is being giving compensation to land owners. CSR activities have also been done by the project proponent in the nearby villages. The PP is regularly making payments to the Gramin Vikas Samiti of village Banour. Details given in above para.

Women empowerment, Drinking water & Sanitation etc. detail given above

__ Cover under CSR cost.

9. Environment Management Cell

PP is assuring the implementation of EMP in the area plantation, retaining wall, check dams etc. have already been done in the area.

In the first year of commencement of mining operation.

__ Cover under EMP cost.

TOTAL 9.00/- lac

Amount already Spent (Rs. Lac)

29,13,064/- for Env. protection 33,02,559/- for village & community development.

Balance Amount 9.00/- lac

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CHAPTER-12

CONSULTANTS ENGAGED

The consultant engaged for the preparation of the EIA/EMP of the project isM/s

Udaipur Min-Tech Pvt. Ltd.


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Questionnaire


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PROFORMA FOR ENVIRONMENTAL APPRAISAL OF MINING PROJECTS

(MINING SECTOR PROJECTS)

1. General Information

(a) Name of the project : Banour Limestone Mine Name of the proponent : Sh. Rakesh Chaudhary.

Mailing Address : Village-Jogiwala,P.O. Nehru Gram

Dist-Dehradun -248005(U.K.)

E-mail : Chaudharyrishab19yahoo.com

Telephone :

Fax No. :

(b) Objective of the project : Mining of Limestone

(c) Location of mine (s)

Village(s) Tehsil District State

Banour Paonta Sahib Sirmour H.P.

(d) Does the proposal relate to

(i) New mine Yes No

√

Note 1: All information to be given in the form of Annex/s should be properly numbered and

form part of reply to this proforma.

Note 2: Please enter √ in appropriate box where answer is Yes / No Note 3: No abbreviation to be used - Not available or Not applicable should be clearly mentioned.

Note 4: Core zone is the mining lease area.

Buffer zone in case of ML area up to 25 ha.is to be considered as 5 km all around the

periphery of the core zone and for ML area above 25 ha. an area 10 km all around the

periphery of the core zone.

Note 5: Adopt Scoping process in carrying out EIA study.

Note 6: Please indicate source of data.


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(ii) Expansion Yes No

Increase in ML area Yes No

Increase in annual

production Yes No

(iii) Renewal of ML Yes No

(iv) Modernization Yes No Yes

(e) Site Information

(i) Geographical Location

Latitude

Longitude

Survey of India Topo sheet number Elevation above Mean Sea Level Total mining lease area (in ha.)

(ii) Dominant nature of terrain

Flat Yes No

Undulated Yes No

Hilly Yes No

√

√

30035’15.63’’N to 30035’25.40’’N

√

√

√

√

√

√

77043’17.27’’E to 77043’27.35’’E

53F/10

Lowest 1237mRL-Highest 1437 mRL

4.75 hect.


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2. Land usage of the mining lease area (in ha.)

(a) Agricultural

(b) Forest

(c) Waste land

(d) Grazing

(e) Surface water bodies

(f) Others (Private waste land)

Total

3. Indicate the seismic zone in which ML area falls. In case of zone IV & V, details of

earth quakes in last 10 years.

(a) Severity (Richter scale) - Zone IV

(b) Impact i.e. Damage to

Life Yes No No

Property Yes No

Existing mine Yes No

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

4.75 Ha

(Forest&govt.waste.lan

d)

4.75 Ha.

√

√

√

Nil

(Forest&govt.waste.lan

d)


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4. Break-up of mining lease area (in ha.) as per approved conceptual plan:

Purpose Mining Lease Area Total Area acquired Area to be acquired Government Private Government Private Government Private Forest

Others Agri. Others Forest

Others

Agri.

Others Forest Others Agri. Others

1. Area to be excavated - - - 3.467 3.467 - - - 3.467

- - -

2. Storage for top soil - - - - - - - - - - - - 3. Dumps - - - 0.360 0.360 - - - 0.360 - - - -

4. Mineral storage - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5. Infrastructure (Workshop, Administrative Building)

- - - - - - - - - - - - -

6. Roads - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7. Railways - - - - - - - - - - - - -

8. Green Belt - - 0.923 0.923 - - - 0.923 - - - -

9. River - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10.Effluent treatment plant - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12. Remaining land - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13. Other (Water reserve) - - - - - - - - - - TOTAL - - - 4.75Ha 4.75 Ha - - - 4.75

Ha

- - - -


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5. Township (outside mining lease)

(a) Total area (in ha)

(b) No. of dwelling units

(c) Distance from mine site

6. Distance of water bodies (in km)

Distance

from

River Bank * Other Water bodies * Sea / creek / lake / nalla etc.

(specify)

Mining lease

boundary

Nera Nadi- 5.20 Km ,Tons

River -2.0 Km, Giri River-7.5

Km from mine site.

-

Ancillary facilities

Not applicable --

[* From highest flood line / high tide line]

7. For projects falling within the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) -

Whether the mineral to be mined is of rare

Nature and not available outside CRZ? Yes No

if yes, annex a scaled location map showing low tide line (LTL), high tide line (HTL) duly

demarcated by one of the authorized agencies* [ *Director, Space Application Centre,

Ahmedabad: Centre for Earth Sciences Studies, Thiruvananthapuram: Institute of

Remote Sensing, Anna University, Chennai: Institute of Wetland Management &

Ecological Designs, KolKata: Naval Hydrographers’s Office, Dehradun: National Institute

of Oceanography, Panjim, Goa: and National Institute of Ocean Technology, Chennai],

boundary of mining lease area, distance of ML area from LTL and HTLCRZ boundary and

CRZ classification of the project area as per the approved Coastal Zone Management

Plan, and settlements, sand dunes, mangroves, forest land/patches, turtles breeding and

nesting sites etc., if any, in the project area.

-

-

-

√

Not Applicable


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8. Indicate aerial distance from the periphery of core zone / area from the periphery

of the buffer zone to the boundary of following (up to 10 km):

S.

No.

Areas Name Aerial distance from

(in km.)

Core * Buffer* Zone Zone

1. National Park / Sanctuary None Not Applicable

2. Biosphere Reserve / Tiger

Reserve / Elephant Reserve

/ any other Reserve

None Not Applicable

3. Forest (RF / PF /

unclassified)

S.

No.

Name & type of

Forest

Direction Distance

in km 1 Rajban SW 9.2Km

2 Nigali RF SW 1.8Km

3 Salang RF SW 4.8Km

4 Satun RF SW 7.5 Km

5 Choyla RF NE 8.4 Km

6 Kandela RF SW 6.7 Km

7 Mehruwala RF SW 7.6 Km

8 Balikoli RF N 9.3 Km

9 Gojar RF SE 9.2 Km

10 Khajuri Rf NW 5.9 Km

11 Kandi RF NE 8.7 Km

12 Sheilli RF NW 7.8 Km

13 Janju SW 7.0 Km

4. Habitat for migratory birds None

5. Corridor for animals of

schedule I & II of the

Wildlife (Protection) Act,

1972

None Not applicable

6. Archaeological sites

* Notified

* Others

None Not Applicable

7.

Defense Installation

None Not Applicable

8. Industries / Thermal Power

Plants

None

Not Applicable


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9. Other Mines

Other mines present in the 500m radius in the lease area.

There is total lease area of 9.774 Ha in 500 meter

radius.

10. Airport

None Not Applicable

11. Railway Lines

None Not Applicable

12. National / State Highways

SH 1 --

[* Buffer zone in case of ML area up to 25 ha. is to be considered as 5 km all around the periphery of the

core zone and for ML area above 25 ha. an area 10 km all around the periphery of the core zone].

9.Description of flora & fauna separately in the core and buffer zones.*

[* Consult the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 as amended subsequently and list species with (1)

Common name (2) Scientific name and (3) under which schedule of the Wildlife (Protection) Act

the identified species fall. Get the list authenticated by an Expert in the field / credible scientific

institute / University / Chief Wildlife Warden Office. Information to be based on field

survey.]

A. Flora Core Zone Buffer Zone

1. Agricultural crops Ni Maize, Paddy, Wheat, Pulses,

Oilseed, Sugarcane

2. Commercial crops Nil Apple, Other temperate fruits

Walnut and other dry fruits,

Citrus group, Other sub-tropical

fruits

3. Plantation Nil Tree, Shrub, Herbs,


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4. Natural vegetation /

forest type

Bhakumar,Rumexhastatus

Devdar

Baan tree

Acacia catechu

Pinus roxburgii

Beul

Siris

Achaui

Trimbul

Bamboo tree

Phuljhari

Sal

Amaltas

Kainth

5. Grass lands None None

6. Endangered species None None

7. Endemic species None None

8. Others (Specify) None None

B. Fauna


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1. Total listing of

faunal elements

Herpestsedwardii

Felischaus

Lepus nigricolis

Corvusspledens

Acridotheriistristicus

Herpests edwardii

Felis chaus

Lepus nigricolis

Passer domesticus

Corvus spledens

Acridotheriis tristicus

Vulpes bengalensis

Lepus nigricolis

Canis aureus

Strigidae spp.

Endybnamys scolopacea

Psittacula Krameri

Naja naja

Bungarus caeruleus

2. Endangered species None None

3. Endemic species None None

4. Migratory species None None

5. Details of aquatic fauna,

if applicable

None None

10. Details of mineral reserves (as per approved Mining Plan)

Quantity (in MT)

(a) Proved

(b) Indicated

(c) Inferred

(d) Mineable reserves

1281128 Tones

-

--

1544878Tones


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11. Major geological formation / disturbances in the mining lease area (a) Geological maps submitted Yes No

(b) Geological sections submitted Yes No

(c) Contour map submitted Yes No

(d) Whether the presence, if any,

Noted of

(i) Faults Yes No

(ii) Dykes Yes No

(iii) Shear Zone Yes No

(iv) Folds Yes No

(v) Other weak zones Yes No

(e) Source of data (Indicate)

12. Production of mineral(s) and life of mine

(a) Rated capacity of mine mineral wise (MT / annum)

(b) Life of mine at proposed capacity (Years)

(c) Lease period (Years)

(d) Date of expiry of lease (D /M /Y)

(e) Indicate in case of existing mines

√

63,160 TPA

√

√

24 year

19.3.2051

50 year

20/3/2001

√

√

√

√

√

By 1) Survey & Field works


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(i) Date of opening of mine

(ii) Production in the last 5 years 1th year 5th year

From year 2008 to year 2012

In millions tones.

(iii) Projected production for the next 1th5rd year

5 years in million tones.

S.N. Year Production in tonnes

1. 2013-14 42280

2. 2014-15 63160

3. 2015-16 63160

4. 2016-17 63160

5. 2017-18 63160

(iv) Whether mining was suspended after Yes No

Opening of the mine?

If yes, details thereof including last production

figure and reason for the same.

(f) Whether plans & sections provided? Yes No

13. Type and method of mining operations

TYPE METHOD

Opencast √

Manual

Underground Semi-mechanized √

Both Mechanized

√

Not Applicable

√

42280

56078.7 14185.7

63160


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14. Details of ancillary operations for mineral processing



2 Jack Hammer Drill Holman 2 - 3 4x4 Wheel Truck Tata 8 10 tonnes 4 Loader L & T 580-3 2 1 cum 5 JCB 1 1 qm 15. Mine details

(a) Opencast mine

(i) Stripping ratio (mineral in tonnes to over burden in m3)

(ii) Ultimate working depth (in m bgl)

(iii) Indicate present working depth in case of

Existing mine (in m bgl)

(iv) Thickness of top soil (in m.)

Minimum

Maximum

Average

(v) Thickness of overburden (in m.) No -

Minimum

Maximum

Average

(vi) Mining Plan

Height and width of the bench in Overburden / waste.

Height & width of the bench in ore body / Coal seam.

Proposed inclination / slope of the sides of the opencast mine (separately for overburden, coal / ore and overall slope of the pit sides) both while operating the mine as well as at the time of closure of the mine.

1270 mRL.

-

0.3m

0.5m

--

1306mRL

-

-

-

-

Benches shall be kept 6m height

& width more than height

700


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Whether transverse sections across the Yes No

Opencast mine at the end of fifth year

and at the end of the life of the mine

have been submitted ? have been submitted?

(vii) Type of blasting, if any, to be adopted.

(b) Underground mine - Not applicable

(i) Seam / Ore body Min. Depth (m) Max. Depth (m) Avg. thickness (m)

Rate of dip Direction of dip in degree

(ii) Mode of entry into the mine

Shaft

Adit

Incline

(iii) Details of machinery

On surface

At Face

For transportation

Other

√

√

Drilling blasting with low charge of

holes


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(iv) Method of stopping (Metalliferrous mines)

Open

Filled

Shrinkage

Caving

Combination of above

Others (Specify)

(v) Extraction method

Caving

Stowing

Partial extraction

(vi) Subsidence

Predicted max. subsidence (in m) Max. value of tensile strain (in mm/m) Max. slope change (in mm/m)

Whether identified possible subsidence Area superimposed on Surface Yes No

Plan has been submitted?

Major impacts on surface features like natural drainage pattern, houses,

Buildings, water bodies, roads, forest, etc.

Salient features of subsidence Management (monitoring and control).

√


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16. Surface drainage pattern at mine site (Figure-3.4)

(a) Whether the pre-mining surface drainage plan Yes No

Submitted?

(b) Do you propose any modification / diversion Yes No

in the existing natural drainage pattern at any

stage? If yes, when. Provide location map

indicating contours, dimensions of water body to be

diverted, direction of flow of water and proposed

route / changes, if any i.e. realignment of river / nallah /

any other water body falling within core zone and

its impact.

17. Embankment and / or weir construction - Not applicable

(a) Do you propose, at any stage, construction of

(i) Embankment for protection against flood? Yes No

(ii) Weir for water storage for the mine? Yes No

(b) If so, provide details thereof.

(a) Impact of embankment on HFL and settlement around.

(d) Impact of weir on downstream users of water.

18. Vehicular traffic density (outside the ML area)

Type of vehicles No. of vehicles per day

(a) Existing Existing

(b) After the proposed activity

LMV/HMV

√

180/130

220/150 LMV/HMV

√

√

√


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(c) Whether the existing road Yes No

Network is adequate?

If no, provide details of alternative

Proposal?

19. Loading, transportation and unloading of mineral and waste rocks on surface:

(a) Manual Yes No

(b) Tubs, mine cars, etc. Yes No

(c) Scraper, shovels, dumpers / trucks. Yes No

(d) Conveyors (belt, chain, etc.) Yes No

(e) Others (specify).

20. Mineral(s) transportation outside the ML area

Qty. (in TPD) Percentage (%) Length (in km)

(a) Road

(b) Rail

(c) Conveyors

(d) Rope way

(e) Water ways

(f) Pipeline

(g) Others (Specify)

√

250

250

100

100

√

√

√

√

Excavator


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21. Baseline Meteorological and Air Quality data- EIA & EMP Report enclosed

(a) Micro-meteorological data [Continuous monitoring through autographic instrument for one full season other than monsoon] (i) Wind rose pattern for one full season (16 points of compass i.e. N, NNE, NE, ---) based on 24-hourly data. For coastal area also furnish

day-time and night time data. Day time- Day time wind direction max. towards NW to SE Night time- N 24 – hours period from NW to SE

(ii) Site specific monitored data

SN TEMP Humidity%

1 27.0C 14.

0C 60-75%

2 20.0C 7.

0 C 65- 74%

3 18.0C 2.

0 C 68- 80%

* 24-hours rainfall should be reported from 08:30 hrs. IST of previous day to 08:30 hrs.IST of the day.

* Rainy day is considered when 24 hrs. rainfall is 2.5 mm.

** Visual observations of cloud cover should be recorded four times a day at regular intervals.

(iii) Indicate name and distance of the nearest IMD meteorological

Station from which climatological data have been obtained

for reporting in the EIA report, if any.

(b) Ambient air quality data* (RPM, SPM, SO2, and NOx)


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[*Monitoring should be carried out covering one full season except monsoon – same season as in 21 (a) (i)]

[*Frequency of sampling: Sampling to be done twice a week for the entire season 24 hourly for SPM & RPM. For gaseous pollutants 24- hourly data be given irrespective of the sampling period. ]

(i) Season and period for which monitoring has been carried out.-winter season period (Oct to Dec 2015) (ii) No. of samples collected at each monitoring station follows-

Name of monitoring equipment used

PM2.5 PM10 SO2 Nox Pb**

High volume High volume High volume --

Equipment sensitivity --

Permissible AAQ standard (CPCB) R I S

60 100 80 80 --

60 100 80 80 --

60 100 80 80 --

Monitoring Location

No. of Samples Drawn

Category* (R, I, S)

Min. Max. 98%

Min. Max. 98%

Min. Max. 98%

Min. Max. 98%

--

Core zone

24 Mining 20.24 38.82

38.0

57.84

88.11 86.34

2.33

5.88

5.76

4.41

7.60

7.44

--

Buffer zone

500m D/w from mine site 24 - 21.44 38.82 38.0 53.73 83.78 82.10 2.39 6.55 6.41 4.49 7.60 7.44 --

N/V Guddi 24 R 21.01 33.68 33.00 54.35 78.05 76.48 2.33 5.37 5.26 3.54 6.67 6.53 --

N/V Chitli 24 R 21.50 38.31 37.54 51.08 79.50 77.91 2.26 5.56 5.44 2.98 6.00 5.88 --

N/V Tillodhar 24 R 21.11 30.78 30.16 50.60 69.77 68.37 2.58 6.36 6.23 4.14 6.51 6.37 -- N/V Rajpur 24 R 22.57 35.30 34.59 43.29 74.23 72.74 2.58 6.18 6.05 3.17 6.45 6.32 --

N/V Nagheta 24 R 21.07 35.78 35.06 51.27 76.32 74.79 2.39 5.88 5.76 3.46 6.45 6.32 --

N/V Ramnagar 24 R 22.03 30.87 30.25 52.32 79.32 77.73 2.39 5.88 5.76 4.49 7.60 7.44 --

*R = Residential; I = Industrial; S = Sensitive (Source-Primary data collected by Shivalik Solid Waste Management)

**Pb for mineral specific sites only.# Annex a location map indicating location of AAQ stations, their direction and distance with respect to project site.


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22. Stack and emission details, if any* Not applicable

Sl.

No.

Process / unit

of operation

(e.g. DG Set,

Boiler)

Height of

stack

(m)

Internal

top dia.

(m)

Flue gas

exit

velocity

(m/sec)

Emission rate (kg/hr)

Heat

emission

rate from

top of

stack

(K.cal/hr)

Exhaust / Flue gas

SPM SO2 NOx CO Temp

OC

Densit

y

Specific

Heat

Volumetric

flow rate

(m3/hr.)

23. Details of fugitive emissions during mining operations*

24. Air Quality Impact Prediction (AQIP)* - Not applicable

(a) Details of model(s) used for AQIP including grid

size, terrain features, and input meteorological data

(b) Maximum incremental GLC values of pollutants based on

prediction exercise

(inμg/m3)

S. No. Pollutants

Incremental Value Ambient Air Quality Resultant Air Quality

1. PM10 0.3 88.11 88.41

2**. SO2 -- -- --

3**. NOX -- -- --

[* Question Number 22, 23 & 24 need not be filled-in for mines having ML area of 25 ha. or less.]

[**Information on item no. 2 & 3 to be provided in cases with captive power generation of 500 KVA and above]


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25. Water requirement (m3/day)

Purpose Avg. Demand Peak Demand

A. Mine site

1. Mine operation

2. Land reclamation

3. Dust suppression

4. Drinking

5. Green Belt

6. Beneficiation

7. Washeries

8. Fire Service

9. Others (specify)

B. Township 1. Green Belt

2. Domestic

3. Other (specify)

Nil

Nil

3.0

1.0

2.0

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

3.0

1.0

2.0

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Total 6.0 6.0

26. Source of water supply*

S. No. Source m3/day

1. River (name) Nil

2. Ground water 6.0 KLD

3. Mine water (sump / pit) Nil

4. Other surface water bodies (specify) Nil

[*Annex a copy of sanction letter / permission from the concerned authority (Central Ground Water

Authority in case of ground water abstraction is from notified area / State Ground Water Board in case of

non-notified area / State Irrigation Department for surface water pumping) for drawing water.]


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27. Lean season flow in case of pumping from river / nalla (cumecs)

28. Ground water potential of the study area 28.1. Ground water availability

(a) Range of water table (m bgl)

(i) Pre-monsoon (April/May)

Core Zone

Buffer zone

(ii) Post-monsoon (November)

Core Zone

Buffer zone

(b) Total annual replenishable recharge (million m3/ year)

By ground water table fluctuation method

By rainfall infiltration factor method

(c) Annual draft excluding estimated draft through

mine discharge (million m3/ year)

(d) Estimated draft through mine discharge (million m3/ year)

(e) Net annual ground water availability (million m3/ year)

(f) Stage of ground water development in %

-

Not Applicable

40-44mbgl

40-45mbgl

35-38mbgl

32-35mbgl

-

-

5980.70 hect.m

26.66 %

-

8108.39 hect


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28.2. Water demand - Competing users of the water source

S. No.

Usage Present Consumption (m3/day)

Additional proposed as per local plan

(m3/day)

Total (m3/day)

Surface Ground Surface Ground (KLD)

Surface Ground (KLD)

1 Domestic -- -- -- -- -- -- 2 Plantation --- -- -- 2.0 -- 2.0 3 Industry -- -- -- -- -- -- 4 Mining -- -- -- -- -- -- 5 Dust

Suppression -- -- -- 3.0 -- 3.0

6 Sanitation & Drinking

-- -- -- 1.0 -- 1.0

Total -- -- -- 6.0 -- 6.0

29. Water quality*

(a) Physico -chemical analysis of water at intake point **

Water quality testing is an important part of environmental monitoring. This section

details all of the physical & chemical parameters that affect the quality of water in the

environment. Physical properties of water quality include Color, Order, Turbidity and

Total Dissolved Solids. The chemical characteristics involve parameters such as pH,

Alkalinity, Chlorides, Total Hardness, Calcium, Magnesium, Sulphate, Iron, Nitrate and

Fluoride

Water quality analysis result is attached as EIA/EMP report

** all parameters as per BIS 10500. Method- IS: 2488.

(b) In case of existing mine, annex report on quality of water discharge

i.e. complete physico - chemical analysis** - Water quality analysis result is attached as

EIA/EMP report

[*For non-discharging mines at least four ground water samples to be taken preferably

from downstream direction of the mine in pre-monsoon and post-monsoon periods

and analysed. For discharging mines six samples are to be analysed]

**All parameters as per BIS 10500. Indicate name of Methodology, Equipment used for analysis, and Detection Level (DL) for each parameter. *** Wherever any analytical parameter is below detection level, “BDL” (Below Detection Level) should be written instead of ‘NIL’.


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30. Impact on ground water regime / stream / lake / springs due to mine dewatering

* - Ground water will not be intersected during the course of mining operation,

(a) Radius of influence (in m) [To be estimated based on analysis of pumping test data and application of empirical formula]

(b) Whether saline water ingress will take place? Yes No (Applicable to coastal areas) (c) Impact on stream / lake / springs

[* Provide a comprehensive hydro-geological assessment report if the average mine

dewatering is more than 100 m3/day and or going below water table in non-monsoon period.

The report should be based on preferably latest one year pre-monsoon and post-monsoon

baseline data covering information on ground water situation, aquifer characteristics, water level

conditions (April – May and November), estimate of ground water resources, predicted impact of

the project on ground water regime and detailed remedial / conservation measures such as

artificial recharge of ground water etc. The report should be based on actual field inventory out

of existing wells, at least 30 observation wells in the buffer zone with supplementary information

from secondary sources (mention name). For estimation** of ground water resource (refer

question no. 28 above) be designated study area of the buffer zone may be sub-divided into

command and non-command areas, watershed-wise (in case of hard rock / consolidated

formations) / block-wise / mandal-wise in case of alluvial / unconsolidated formations)]

[**For estimating ground water resources in the area follow the Ground Water

Estimation Committee recommendations of 1997]

31. Waste Water Management-Not applicable Mine (a) Daily average discharge (m3/day) from different sources

(i) Mine water discharge during

Lean period

Monsoon period

(ii) Workshop

(iii) Domestic (mine site)

(iv) Beneficiation / Washeries

(v) Coal Handling Plant

(vi) Tailings pond

(vii) Others (Specify)

Total

(b) Waste water treatment plant; flow

sheet for treatment process attached. Yes No

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

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(c) Quantity of water recycled / reused /

to be recycled in

(i)Percentage

(ii) m3/day

(d) Point of final discharge - Not Applicable

Final Point Quantity discharged (in m3/day)

1. Surface (i) Agricultural land

(ii) Waste land (iii) Forest land

(iv) Green belt

Not Applicable

2. River / nallah Not Applicable

3. Lake Not Applicable

4. Sea Not Applicable

5. Others (specify) Not Applicable

Total Not Applicable

(e) Users of discharge water

(i) Human Yes No

(ii) Livestock Yes No

(iii) Irrigation Yes No

(iv) Industry Yes No

(v) Others (specify) Not application

√

√

√

√

Not Applicable

Not Applicable


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(f) Details of the river / nalla, if final effluent is / will be discharged (cumecs) – Not Applicable

(i) Average flow rate

(ii) Lean season flow rate

(iii) Aquatic life

(iv) Analysis of river water 100 meters Yes No upstream and 100 meters downstream

of discharge point submitted. Township – Not Applicable (a) Waste water generation from

township (m3/day) (b) Are you planning to provide sewage Yes No

treatment plant? (c) Usage of treated water 32. Attach water balance statement in the form of a flow diagram indicating source (s), consumption (Section-wise) and output.

WATER BALANCE DIAGRAM

A. WATER REQUIREMENTS FOR DUST SUPPRESSION AND PLANTATION

No out flow No outflow

No outflow

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Source: well & water tanker

Plantation-2.0 KLD Water Sprinkling 3.0KLD

Septic tank- Soak

Drinking sanitation- 1.0KLD


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33. Ambient noise level leq dB(A) 1Hour Leq

Location of Sampling Stations Noise Level

Day Time Night Time

Core zone 50.59 39.50

Buffer zone

N/V Guddi 50.48 41.12

N/V Chitli 48.82 41.84

N/V Tillodhar 51.18 41.34

N/V Rajpur 52.05 42.40

N/V Nagheta 50.69 40.45

N/V Ramnagar 48.39 40.41

34. Solid Waste (a) Top soil and Solid waste quantity and quality

Name

(Lump/fines/

slurry/

Sludge/others)

Composition Quantity

(ton/year)

Method of disposal

Mining activity*

-- -- Waste shall comprise of soil,

dolomite limestone found within

deposit and some fines mixed

with other un-saleable products.

Average rate of waste is taken as

5 % of mineral excavation large

quantity waste may generate

during construction of mine road.

When the production of

limestone will be on full scale.

The waste generated will be

about 3158 tonnes per year. The

waste material generated will be

mostly used for construction of

retaining wall, parapet wall and


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check dams & other reclamation

works. Rest of material will be

dump.

Effluent Treatment

Plant (sludge)

Nil Nil Nil

Total Nil Nil Nil

[* Annex layout plan indicating the dump sites.]

(b) (i) Does waste (s) contain any

Hazardous/toxic substance/

Radioactive materials or Yes No

heavy metals?

(ii) If yes, whether details and Yes No

Precautionary measures

Provided?

(c) Recovery and recycling possibilities. NO

(d) Possible user(s) of the solid waste.

(e) (i) Is the solid waste suitable for

Backfilling? Yes No

(ii) If yes, when do you propose

to start backfilling.

(in million m3)

Solid waste (s) Already accumulated

(A)

To be generated (B)

% of A & B to be backfilled

A B Over burden

Nil - -- --

Others (specify)

Nil - -- --

[ [

a.

Top

Soil

[

b.

Over

burd

en

[

c.

Othe

rs

(spec

ify)

Not applicable

[

a. Top Soil

[

b. Over burden

[

c. Others (specify)

√

[

a.

Top

Soil

[

b.

Over

burd

en

[

c.

Othe

rs

(spec

ify)

Activity*

[

a. Top

Soil

[

b. Over

burden

[

c. Others

(specify)

√[

a.

Top

Soil

[

b.

Over

burd

en

[

c.

Othe

rs

(spec

ify)

activity*

[

a. Top

Soil

[

b. Over

burden

[

c.

Others

(specify)

√

activi

ty*

[

a.

Top

Soil

[

b.

Over

burd

en

[

c.

Othe

rs

(spec

ify)


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Land reclamation Plan –

(f) In case waste is to be dumped on the ground, indicate

(i) Associated environmental problems – NO, all mitigation measures will be

followed

(ii) Number & type of waste dumps

No. of external dumps

Max. projected height of dumps (in m)

No. of terraces and height of each stage

Overall slope of the dump (degree)

Proposed reclamation measures

(iii) Section of the waste dump in relation

to the adjacent ground profile attached. Yes No

35. Fuel / Energy requirements*

[*To be furnished for mines having ML area more than 25 ha. or captive power generation of

500KVA and above]

Total power requirement- Not Applicable (in MW)

S. No. Mine Site

Township Others (specify) Total

1 Present

2 Proposed /

additional

Total

1

20m

2

450


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(b) Source of power (in MW)

S. No. SEB/Grid* Captive power plant DG Sets

1 Present

2 Proposed

Total

[* Annex a copy of the sanction letter from the concerned authority]

(c) Details of fuels

S.No.

Fuel Daily Consumption

(TPD)

Calorific

value

(Kcals/kg)

% Ash % Sulphur

Existing Proposed

1

3

HSD

LSHS

Other

(specify) 4

200Lit. /

Day

200Lit. / Day 10800 0.01 0.25

36. Storage of inflammable / explosive materials

S. No. Name Number of

Storages

Consumption

(in TPD)

Maximum Quantity at

any point of time

1 Fuels 1 200 Lt/day 1000Liter

2 Explosives

1 8Kg/day 25 Kg/day


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37. Human Settlement

Core Zone Buffer Zone

Population*

-- 30740

No. of villages

- 37

Number of households village-wise

-- 5575

[* As per 2001 census record or actual survey]

38.Rehabilitation& Resettlement (R&R) Plan* [*Provide a comprehensive rehabilitation plan, if more than 1000 people are likely to be

displaced, other-wise a summary plan]

(a) Villages falling within the study area

Villages

Number Name

Core zone

Nil Nil

500 m from the blasting site (s)

Nil Nil

Buffer zone

Nil Nil

Township site

Nil Nil

(b) Details of village (s) in the core zone- Nil

S.

No.

Village name

Population* Average Annual

Income Tribal Others

[*As per 2001 census / actual survey


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(c) Population to be displaced and / or Land oustees -Nil

Name of village(s) falling within Number of oustees

Land (only)

Homestead

(only)

Land and

Homestead (both)

Mining Lease

1.

2.

Township Site

1.

2.

(d) Whether R&R package has been finalized?

If yes, salient features of R&R plan for oustees. Not Applicable

(i) Site details where the people are proposed to

be resettled & facilities existing / to be created.

(ii) Funds earmarked for compensation package.

(iii) Agency /Authority responsible for their

resettlement.

(iv) Time of commencement of resettlement

of Project Affected People (PAP).

(v) Period by which resettlement of PAP will

be over

39. Lease -wise plantation details

(a) Lease area (in ha.) - 4.75 Existing mineNew mine

(i) Area broken up

(ii) To be broken up

(iii) Area not to be broken-up

2.202 Nil

2.548 Nil

Nil Nil


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(b) Township area (in ha.)

(c) Area afforested and proposed (in ha.)

Peripheral Dumps Roads Township Others

(i) Existing 0.080 Nil Nil Nil

(ii) Proposed 0.923 0.360 Nil Nil 3.467

(Mine out benches)

(d) No. and type of trees planted and proposed

(i) Existing – 0.080ha

When plantation was started Month / Year from 2005

No. of plant species planted Number saplings (per ha.)

SN Species

Deodar

Bheul

Kachnar

Padag

Gariyal

Senna

Ritha

Shatut

Poular

@1000plant/ha--

Survival rate % ● Avg. height

-- 70%

Nil

Nil


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(ii) Proposed

SN Species

Bheul

Kachnar

Padag

Gariyal

Senna

Aanjir

Aadu

Ahkrot

40. Environmental health and safety

(a) What major health and safety hazards are anticipated? Inhalation of dust, benches failure, explosions.

(b) What provisions have been made/proposed to be made to conform to health and safety requirements?

Dust mask, noise- ear plugs, mufflers, safety shoes, helmets, hand gloves & all

necessary medical facilities provided & medical camp conduct periodically.

(c) In case of an existing mine -

i) Comprehensive report on health status

of the workers as under the Mines Act annexed Yes No

(ii) Mineralogical composition of RPM (dust)

Free silica- Free silica report is attached as Annexure No-X

Chromium* (Total as well as Hexavalent)

Lead**

[* Only for Chromite mines]

[**Only for Base Metal mines]

(d) Information on radiation protection measures, if applicable.

√

√


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41. Environmental Management Plan

Salient features of environmental protection measures

S. No.

Environment

al issues*

Already practiced, if

applicable

Proposed

1 Air pollution (1) Water spraying is

being done on haul road

existing in lease area.

(2) Air monitoring will be

done once in 6 month.

(3) dusk mask area

provide to worker

engaged in mining activity

(4) Afforestation activities

for controlling of dust.

The same environmental protection

measure will continue in future.

2 Water

pollution

The garland drain will be

made around the working

pit.

The water pump out from

the mine is utilized in

plantation area.



3. Water

conservation

Due to mining operation

ay hilly topography,

ground water as well as

surface water reserve are

not effected

--

4. Noise

pollution

Proper maintenance of

transport vehicle are

being done to minimize

noise.

Adequate silencer should

be provided in all the

truck and tractor.



5. Solid waste /

Tailings

No The waste generated will be

about 3158 tonnes per year. The


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waste material generated will be

mostly used for construction of

retaining wall, parapet wall and

check dams & other reclamation

works.

6. Land

degradation

Minimum Land has been

used for infrastructure

and other activities.

Plantation will be done mine out

benches & barrier.

7. Erosion &

Sediment

Green Belt development

around the area

minimizes the impact due

to mining actives.

--

8. Top soil stacked separately Top should be stacked separately

that will be used in plantation

during monsoon

9. Ground

vibration

Control Blasting with low

intensity will be practiced.

Deep hole blasting will not

be carried out.

The measure will same continue in

future.

10. Wildlife

conservation

- Not required.

11. Forest

protection

Lease area does not falls

in forest area.

Not required.

12. Others

(specify)

- --

[* As applicable]

42. Compliance with environmental safe guards (For existing units)

(a) Status of the compliance of conditions of

Environmental clearance issued by MoEF, Yes No

if any, enclosed.

(b) Status of the compliance of ‘Consent to

Operate’ issued by SPCB, if any, enclosed. Yes No

(c) Latest 'environmental statement' enclosed. Yes Yes No

√

√

√


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43. Scoping of EIA Whether environmental impact assessment Yes No of the project has been carried out by following scoping process

If yes, a copy of scoping of EIA Yes No 44. Mine closure (a) Have you planned mine closure? Yes No No

(b) Submitted a conceptual mine Yes No

Closure plan.

(c) If yes, indicate estimated amount for

Implementing the same (in Rs. lakhs)

45. Capital cost of the project (in Rs. Lacks) (Based on latest estimate)

46. Cost of environmental protection measures (in Lakh. )

S. No


Rs. in Lac

Recurring Cost

Rs. in Lac/annum



15.0 3.0



Total 22.00 5.0

2.80 crore

Rs75,000/-

√

√

√

√


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47. Amount earmarked for socio-economic welfare measures for the nearby villages

other than R&R plans.

S.No. Detail Expenditure in Lac


owner. 0.5/-


0.5/-

3. Health camp will be organized along with other mine owner. 0.5/- 4. Provide filter facility in nearby school & village for clean



0.5/-


TOTAL 3.0/-

48. Public Hearing

(a) Date of Advertisement

(b) Newspapers in which the advertisement appeared

(c) Date of public hearing (DD/MM/YYYY)

(d) Public Hearing Panel chaired by & members present

(e) No. of people attended the public hearing meeting

and number of people from the lease area.

(f) Summary/details of public hearing in tabular form.

NOTE: - Copy of minutes of Public Hearing in Hindi and English is enclosed as Annexure

No. XIV.

23/6/2016, 24 /6/2016

RO, ADM, MO,Lessee,

Consultant

25/07/2016

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S.

No.

Name, Address & Description Reply Action plan

1 Mr. Madan Singh Chauhan ,

resident Village Banour, Explain

their thought in favour for mine

that “In order to achieve

something , we have sacrifice “

lessee are always ready to

provide better facilities to the

local people . They were agree

for mining work.

Thanks & Regards Employment will be


About 3.0 lac /yearwill

be spent for CSR .

2 Mr. Ramesh Chauhan , resident

village Banour keeps his

thoughts in public hearing and

said that Mining should be done

in local area because it is giving

employment to the local people

and there agriculture

production is very poor, so he

says that lessee are helping in

local social activities & they are

agree for the mining work.

Thanks & regards About Rs 3.0 /year will

be spent for CSR.

3 By keeping views, Mr. Totaram

Sharma says that mining creates

land erosion and the Scheme

that is told is not properly

applying , they are embrangled

for water problems & they are

filling nala water , there is no

other means of drinking water,

they requested many times to

irrigation department but there

is no solution for the drinking

Representative of Banour

lime stone mine , Near

village Banour, Tehsil-

Paonta Sahib, Dist.-

Sirmour , Give assurance

that the mining work will

be according to mine plan

which prepared by Mine &

every six months reviews

will be given by relative

department is mandatory

Information will be

given to irrigation

department about

drinking water.

However lessee will

provide water purifier

in nearby school for

drinking facility.

0.5 lac will be provide

for it.


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water problem. The

development work in the field is

not only done by mines but the

work of road & school are also

done by government.

about this, It is also

acknowledgement that

water problem is informed

to irrigation department &

it will solve it.

4 Mr. Sohan Singh Chauhan,

Resident Banour, put his views

during public hearing, that to

prevent debris, very few Debris

yard are made by mine and tons

of debris is mixing in the river

and it affects Hydroelectric

projects. People are helpless to

drink dirty water, it is said to the

available people for raising their

hands , whether to run mining

or not. There is a great land loss

& the affected families are not

getting compensation according

to loss. Compensation is giving

by a particular authority. They

demanded for transparency in

compensation & also demanded

for facilities of ropeway trolley,

whose work is stop for last three

months, because here half work

done.


Lime Stone mine, Near

village- Banour, Tehsil-

Paonta sahib, Dist. –

Sirmour, give assurance

that in his mine for debris

they made six meter broad

& high protection wall and

also the solution for debris

in proposed plan. He also

assured that compensation

will be given by the mining

manager himself & no

other mediator is accepted.

He also assured for the

repair of ropeway trolley

along with the discussion

with mine owner.

Initially amount of Rs

15.0 lac was spent for

check dam, retaining

wall, and garland drain.

Per year Rs 3.0 lac will

be spent for the same.


given to land owners.

Compensation of Rs

2,08,44,704/- is already

given to land owner.

Up to 2015-16

5 Mr. Ranbeer singh Chauhan said

by putting his views that mining

works largely affects on plants &

tress or Soil erosion is occurring.

Mining is going on opposite to

plan, please justify the reason.


Lime Stone Mine, Near


Paonta sahib, Dist.-

Sirmour. Assured that

mining work will be done

At the end of mine life

plantation will be done

on mined out benches.

so all pit area and

statuary barrier will be

planted.


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only according as per rules

& regulation for the Human

welfare. He said that

mining is practiced

according to open cast on

barren land surface so

there is no harm to plants.

He assured that there will

be plantation properly,

after mining.

6 Mr. Jai Prakash Chauhan,

resident Banour, Says in his

views that mining should be run

as it provide employment to the

people and compensation is also

given


given to local people

& Compensation is

being given to local

people.

7 Mr. Rakesh Chauhan informed

during public hearing that water

sample shown by Totaram

Sharma is brook rainy water &

in rainy season all brook have

muddy water & road are

chocked. The mine manager

immediately provide J. C. B. &

clean the road. He explained ,

plantation is done in rainy

season & S.D.M. of Paonta sahib

also present at that time.

Employment & Development of

area is given by mining work.

They are agree for the mining

work.

Thanks & regards After discussion with

panchayat Filter facility

will be provide in

village for clean water

Amount of Rs 0.5 lac

spend for it.


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8 Mr. Jagat singh Bhandari,

resident Banour said that

mining work gives employment

to local people & the owner of

mine always ready to giving help

for the development, & he

requested to people for

cooperation to the maintenance

of the environment in that area

and he is agree for the mining

work.

Thanks & regards Amount of Rs 3.0

lac/year will be spend

for CSR

9 Mr. Pratap singh Chauhan,

resident village Banour,

Expressed his views & said, that

local people are employed by

mine. So if little loss are there

then we should ready for it.

Because mine manager gives

compensation for loss & he gave

his agreement for mining work.

Thanks & regards Compensation of Rs

2,08,44,704/- is given

to land owner.( from

2001- 2016)


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10 Mr. Jiya ram Chauhan, resident

village Banour explained his

views in public hearing that,

Banour area is mineral rich area

& that are appropriate to be

exploited. He explained local

people have employment by

mining work & for protection of

local environment there should

be plantation on large scale & it

is our fundamental right. Do

formation of panchayat samiti &

do plantation & he gave his

favour to mining work.

Thanks & regards Lessee will take care of

environment by

planting native fodder

and fruit bearing plant

species.

In present lessee has

already planted 0.080

ha. of lease area, and

already done plantation

in village area along

with other mine

owners.

About 0.923 ha statuary

barrier will be planted

in first year. At the end

of mine life whole mine

area will be planted.

11. Mr. Sumer Singh Chauhan,

resident village Khatwad,

explained that, mine creates

economic happiness in area&

Road has prepared. Tippers will

be provided for laccolites for

sand requirement for

construction their houses.

Thanks & regards About 3.0 lac /year will

be spent for CSR .

12. Mr. Gurudatt Chauhan said by

keeping his views that

employment means are closed

when mine will close & problem

of the local people will be

increased. He gave his favour to




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mine work.

13. Mr. Ranjan singh Chauhan,

resident village- Banour. said his

thoughts in public hearing, mine

should be going on in area

because it is gives employment

to local people. He demands for

the compensation to affacted

families & they are agree for

mining work.

Thanks & regards Compensation is being

given & will be given as

per norms.

14. By keeps his views Mr. Kalyan

Singh said, that well getting

worse & land erosion occur by

mine work & he demanded for

maintenance of well or gave

proper compensation for loss.


Near-Village, Banour

Tehsil- Paonta sahib, Dist.-

Sirmour gave assurance

that they giving

compensation to affected

families on transparency

way. If well get worsed

then he gave assurance to

will be repair.


given as per norms.

15. Dr. Narendra Singh Chauhan,

resident Dimatwad, Banor, said

by put his views in public

hearing, mental revolution is

compulsory for the development

of area. Everyone should get

employment on the basis of

equality, because mine is the

only mean of employment & per

capita income are increase so we

also have to bear some losses.

They expressed the

compensation will give in

Thanks & regards At the end of mine life

plantation will be done

in whole pit area.


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correct way. Mine management

should work correctly & they

giving proper help to local

panchayat. He requested mental

and economic equality should be

continuing between mine

manager and local people. After

mining in the area must be

extensive plantation. He gave his

support to mine work.

16. Mr. Kundan Singh Chauhan,

resident Banour, put his views

in public hearing mine work

giving employment to local

people & not very big loss in

there. Definite compensation

will be given for that loss. He

give his favour for mine work.

Thanks & regards Compensation is being


per norms.

17. Mr. Bheem Singh, resident

Banour, explained mining work

get worse a big ground & he

have not compensation for that,

which are not correct.


limestone mine, Near


Paonta sahib, Dist. -

Sirmaur, gave assurance

that compensation to

people in transparent

manner. & the mining work

will be done in decided

criteria

Compensation is being


per norms.

18. Mr. Kehar Singh Chauhan,

resident Banour, explained in

his views thoughts that, Hills of

area have many herbs while

their elders were alive. Which


limestone mine, Near


Paonta sahib, Dist.-

Sirmaur, gave assurance

Broken road& well will

be repaired. Amount of

Rs 0.5 lac/year will be

spend for it.


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are not present at that time it is

not but direct compensation on

allow to the people. There is

problem of water in the area,

hand pump , road & well is also

are broken, should be made to

fix them first. He explained,

mine work should will be

systematic & scientific way. The

compensation will give to

people in front of all. & he agrees

forming work.

that compensation to

people in transparent

manner. & the mining work

will be done in decided

criteria.

19. Mr. Netra Singh Chauhan,

resident Banour keeps his views

in public hearing. That mine

work not close in area because is

that result aanj bhoj have

benefits, local panchyat have full

support by mine manager.

Economic help is also given for

area by mine manager & they

agree for mine work

Thanks & regards Amount of Rs 3.0 lac


20. Mr. Rangi lal sharma, resident

Banour, put his views during

public hearing that area is

profited with the mining. People

are having employment, as the

land is not fertile, He agrees for

mining work.



21. Mr. Sant Ram Chauhan former

chairmen BDC says that the

condition of area is very bad

since 1990 and today the



assured that a 6 meter


Amount of Rs 15 lac has

been already spent on

Construction of check

dam, retaining wall,


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economic growth is raised due

to mining . mining is main mean

of employment he says that local

people are also associated with

mining work. The field of health

and social work is regularly

helped by mining and

demanded that local people has

not much loss of environment

mutual cooperation should be

done. He demanded for more

improvement in debris dumping

yard so that people doesn’t have

any loss due to debris. He agrees

for mining work.

made at work place by

which debris will be adjust.

It will be used in retaining

wall, check dam work. He

assured that dumping yard

should be more strong so

that there will not be any

loss to be people.

Parapet wall. etc.

22. Mr. Sunil Chauhan, Pradhan

Gram Panchayat Banour says by

supporting mine that during

rain the blocked area quickly

cleared by the mine

management. Due to poor

agricultural working in mine is

the main employment of people.

He demanded for mining work

according to rules and

regulation water sprinkling

should be regularly practice for

the stoppage of dust. He agrees

for mining work

Thanks & regards Water will be regularly

sprinkled in area.

23. Mr. Chatar Singh Chauhan

former Pradhan Banour

explained that mine work

should be done scientifically in



assured that his first action

will be for the welfare of

Amount of Rs 0.5

lac/year will be

earmarked for repair

activities in village.


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the area he told that today bhonj

area benefitted by mining work

and demanded for desired

compensation to the people

according to loss. He demands

for quick maintenance of road

wells, drinking water pipe

damaged by mining he told that

community centre is provided

by mining work. and further

demanded for quick action to

solve the problem of affected

families and demand for quickly

maintain of rope way trolley . He

shows his favour towards

mining work . Mine

management had given money

for kidney transplant to a

person who is sitting among us

people. He also assured

that Ropeway trolley will

be soon maintained with

discussion with othermine

management.

24 Mr. Attar sigh Chauhan village

Khatwad explained that mining

in area is the main source of

income for local people and

demanded that Banour mine

managers have to do mine

work just like that of village

Baldwa so that employment

should be first priority for local

people. he said that he is not any

objection in proper mining

ways. The debris are mixing in

river and there is no proper

mitigation is adopting. Houses

The representative ,


Near village- Banour ,

Tehsil Paonta sahib , Dist. –

Sirmour, has assured that

during mining that during

mining a 6 meter broad and

high bench is made so that

debris will be collected in

desired place. And it will

use in returning wall check

dam and other work. He

also assured that dumping

yards will be made more


provided. As per norms.


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are damaged due to mining. He

demanded arrangement of

money for education for poor

children and plantation in

proposed area, further he said

that plantation should be done

in area after completion in area.

We direct contact to mine owner

because full compensation is not

provided and misguides the

meeting. We are in limit, this is

our caliber. Whatever given is

not sufficient according to loss.

My 80-90 lakhs house is

damaged. If my loss was for one

time , I did not come. Maintain

the system otherwise 10-20

houses will be exaped. That’s

why a system will be made by

people and mines.

strong so that there will be

no harm to people. Mr.

Rakesh Choudhury,

manager assured that the

people of area specially

mining area can direct

contact him and solve their

problem for which he will

always ready and follow

their suggestion and efforts

will always ready.


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49. Whether the following approvals* (wherever applicable) have been obtained?

A. Site clearance from MOEF – Not Required

B. Consent to establishment from the SPCB Yes

C. NOC from Atomic Energy Division – Not Required

D. Letter of mining scheme/Plan - Yes (Annexure No. III) Approved from IBM/DMG

E. Forestry clearance under FCA, 1980 Not Required

F. NOC Chief Controller of Explosives explosive license granted valid up to

31 –march 2029.

G. Commitment regarding availability of Not Required

Water and power from the concerned

State Authorities

H. In case of ML area falling in notified areas Not Required of the CGWA, NOC from them

* (Annex copies)

[* Annex copies of approvals and number them]

50. Was / is there any court case relating to the project or related activities? - ---

If so, provide details present status.

Verification: The data and information given in this proforma are true to the best of my

knowledge and belief.

Date: Signature of the applicant* with

full name & address Rakesh Chaudhary

VILLAGE- JOGIWALA P.O Nehru gram

DIST- Dehradun U.K.

Place: [* Owner or his authorized signatory] Given under the seal of organization on

Behalf of whom the applicant is signing

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