Phil Coal Beneficiation Pvt. Ltd. - Environmental Clearance

Phil Coal Beneficiation Pvt. Ltd. [Proposed Change in Technology Cum Expansion of Existing 0.96 MTPA (Dry Type) Coal Washery to 2.5

MTPA (Wet type) in existing plant premises]

Category – A Project

at

Tenda Nawapara Village, Gharghoda Tehsil,

Raigarh District, Chhattisgarh

Final

Environmental Impact Assessment

Report [Based on TOR letter issued by MoEF&CC, New Delhi vide

F.No. IA-J-11015/74/2021-IA-II(M) dt. 01.11.2021]

Monitoring Period

15th October 2021 to 15th January 2022

July, 2022

Prepared by

2nd Floor, A-Z Elite, Plot No. 197, Kavuri Hills, Madhapur, Hyderabad -500081 Ph.No. : 040-23114270: Email: [email protected]

Accredited by

DECLARATION

Declaration by Experts contributing to the EIA report for the proposed Change in Technology Cum

Expansion of Existing 0.96 MTPA (Dry Type) Coal Washery to 2.5 MTPA (Wet type) in existing plant

premises at Tenda Nawapara Village, Gharghoda Tehsil, Raigarh District, Chhattisgarh.

We, hereby, certify that we were part of the EIA team in the following capacity that developed the

above EIA.

EIA Coordinator : Coal Washery

Name : Mr. Y. Maheshwara Reddy

Signature : Date 14/07/2022

EIA Coordinator

(as Team Member)

: Coal Washery

Name : Mr. Nagarjuna SRD

Signature : Date 14/07/2022

DECLARATION BY FUNCTIONAL AREA EXPERTS INVOLVED IN THE PREPARATION OF EIA REPORT

Functional Area Name of the Expert Involvement (Period)

Signature

AP Mr. Y. Maheshwara Reddy from September 2021

to till date

WP Mr. Y. Maheshwara Reddy from September 2021

to till date

SW Mr. Y. Maheshwara Reddy from September 2021

to till date

SE Mr. I. Durga Prasad from October 2021

to till date

EB Prof. Bayyapu Reddy from October 2021

to till date

HG Mr. V. Tarun Chander from October 2021

to till date

GEO Mr. V. Tarun Chander from October 2021

to till date

SC Prof. Bayyapu Reddy from October 2021

to till date

AQ Mr. Y. Maheshwara Reddy from September 2021

to till date

Functional Area Name of the Expert Involvement (Period)

Signature

NV Mr. Sri Latha from October 2021

to till date

LU Dr. Y. Ramamohan from October 2021

to till date

RH Mr. D.H. Patel from October 2021

to till date

Involved as Name of the person Involvement

(Period)

Signature

Team Member

(Under FAE – EB)

Mr. Nagarjuna SRD from October 2021

to till date

Team Member

(Under FAE – AP)

Mr. Sudhir Singh Mourya from October 2021

to till date

Team Member

(Under FAE – WP)

Mr. B. Shravan Goud from October 2021

to till date

Team Member

(Under FAE – AQ)

Mr. K. Santhosh Kumar from October 2021

to till date

Declaration by the Head of the Accredited Consultant Organization

I, Y. Maheshwara Reddy, hereby, confirm that the above-mentioned experts prepared the EIA

for M/s. Phil Coal Beneficiation Pvt. Ltd. for their proposed Change in Technology Cum Expansion

of Existing 0.96 MTPA (Dry Type) Coal Washery to 2.5 MTPA (Wet type) in existing plant premises at

Tenda Nawapara Village, Gharghoda Tehsil, Raigarh District, Chhattisgarh. I also confirm that I shall

be fully accountable for any misleading information mentioned in this statement.

Signature :

Name : Y. Maheshwara Reddy

Designation : Managing Director

Organization : Pioneer Enviro Laboratories & Consultants Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad

Date : 14/07/2022

Phil Coal Beneficiation Pvt. Ltd. (Change in Technology & Expansion of Coal Washery)

Tenda Nawapara Village, Gharghoda Tehsil, Raigarh District, Chhattisgarh

EIA Index 1

INDEX

S.No. Contents Page No.

TOR LETTER 1-6

TOR COMPLIANCE 1-10

Chapter – 1 : Introduction

1.1 Introduction 1.1

1.2 Identification of Project & Project Proponent 1.2

1.3 Brief Description 1.4

1.3.1 Nature of the Project 1.4

1.3.2 Size of the Project 1.4

1.3.3 Location of the Project 1.4

1.3.4 Importance of Project 1.5

1.4 Scope of the Study 1.5

Chapter – 2 : Project Description

2.1 Type of Project 2.1

2.2 Location of the Project 2.1

2.2.1 Environmental Setting Within 10 Km. Radius of the Project Site 2.5

2.3 Details of Land 2.8

2.4 Size / Magnitude of Operation 2.10

2.5 Project Cost 2.10

2.6 Proposed Schedule for Approval & Implementation 2.10

2.7 Technology & Process Description 2.10

2.7.1 Raw Materials (Source of Coal) 2.10

2.7.2 Raw Material Storage and Transport 2.11

2.7.3 Manufacturing Process (Process of Coal Washery) 2.12

2.7.3.1 Dry type coal washery (Existing Plant Technology) 2.12

2.7.3.2 Heavy Media Cyclone (Proposed Technology) 2.13

2.7.4 Comparison of Fluidise Bed Classifer Type & Heavy Media Cyclone Type Coal Washery

2.18

2.7.5 Material Balance 2.18

2.8 Environmental Mitigation Measures 2.18

2.8.1. Air Emission Control 2.18

2.8.2 Waste Water Management 2.19

2.8.3 Noise Management 2.20

2.8.4 Solid Waste Management 2.20

2.8.5 Green Belt Development 2.20

2.8.6 Internal Roads 2.20

2.9 Assessment of new & Untested Technology for the Risk of technological Failure

2.21

Chapter – 3 : Description of Environment

3.1 Baseline Environmental Status 3.1

3.2 Air Environment 3.1

3.2.1 Meteorology 3.1



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3.2.2 Meteorological Data Recorded at Plant Site 3.2

3.2.3 Air Quality 3.4

3.2.3.1 Selection of Sampling Stations 3.4

3.2.3.2 Parameters Monitored 3.4

3.2.3.3 Sampling & Analytical Techniques Instruments Used for Sampling 3.4

3.2.4 Bar Diagrams Showing the Summary of Ambient Air Quality Data 3.9

3.3 Noise Environnent 3.11

3.3.1 Reconnaissance 3.12

3.3.1.1 Background Noise 3.12

3.3.1.2 Sources of Noise 3.12

3.3.2 Community Noise 3.13

3.3.2.1 Occupational Exposure 3.13

3.3.3 Methodology Adopted For Noise Level Observation 3.14

3.3.4 Noise Level Observations in the Study Area 3.14

3.3.5 Bar Diagram Showing The Summary Of Noise Level Monitoring Data 3.16

3.4 Water Quality Impacts 3.18

3.4.1 Surface Water Quality 3.18

3.4.2 Interpretation Of Surface Water Analysis 3.20

3.4.3 Ground Water Quality Analysis 3.20

3.4.4 Interpretation Of Groundwater Analysis 3.31

3.5 Land Environment 3.31

3.5.1 Geological & Hydrogeological Status of the District 3.31

3.5.2 Mineral Reserves 3.36

3.5.3 Seismic Effect 3.36

3.5.4 Land Use Pattern 3.37

3.5.5 Soil Environment 3.40

3.5.6 Interpretation On Soil Quality 3.43

3.6 Biological Environment 3.44

3.6.1 Objectives of the Study 3.44

3.6.2 Methodology of the Floral and Faunal Study 3.44

3.6.3 Description of the Project Site & Study Area 3.45

3.6.4 Details of Flora in the Study Area 3.45

3.6.5 Details of Fauna In the Study Area 3.46

3.7 Socio Economic Data 3.48

CHAPTER – 4 : Anticipated Environmental Impacts & Mitigation Measures


4.2 Air Environment 4.1

4.2.1 Impact on Topography and Climate 4.2

4.2.1.1 Impact on Topography 4.2

4.2.1.2 Impact on Climate 4.2

4.2.2 Predictions of Impact on Air Environment 4.2

4.2.3 Sources of Air Emissions 4.3

4.3 Prediction of Impacts on Water Environment 4.9

4.3.1 Water Requirement 4.9

4.3.2 Wastewater Generation 4.10



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4.3.3 Impact on River / Impact Due to Flooding of Plant 4.10

4.4 Prediction of Impacts due to Noise 4.11

4.4.1 Prediction of Impact Due to the Proposed Activity 4.11

4.4.2 Prediction of Impacts on Community 4.12

4.4.3 Prediction of Impact on Occupational Health 4.12

4.4.4 Impact on Habitation, Flora & Fauna Due to Noise Levels Due to the Project

4.13

4.5 Prediction of Impacts on Land Environment 4.13

4.5.1 Possible Impact on Groundwater & Mitigation 4.13

4.5.2 Impact on Geology & Mitigation 4.14

4.5.3 Prediction of Impacts on Soil 4.14

4.6 Prediction of Impacts on Flora & Fauna and Agricultural Land 4.15

4.7 Prediction of Impacts due to Vehicular Movement 4.15

4.7.1 Additional Vehicles Due To Proposed Project 4.16

4.7.2 Baseline Traffic Study 4.17

4.8 Prediction of Impacts on Socio Economic Environment 4.19

CHAPTER – 5 : Analysis of Alternatives [Technology & Site]

5.1 Alternative Technologies 5.1

5.2 Alternative Sites Examined 5.1

CHAPTER – 6 : Environmental Monitoring Program

6.1 Technical Aspects 6.1

6.1.1 Methodologies 6.1

6.1.2 Frequency & Locations of Environmental Monitoring 6.1

6.1.3 Data Analysis 6.2

6.1.4 Reporting Schedule 6.2

6.1.5 Emergency Procedures 6.3

6.1.6 Detailed Budget & Procurement Schedules 6.3

CHAPTER – 7 : Additional Studies


7.2 Public Consultation 7.1

7.2.1 Proceeding of Public Consultation 7.1

7.2.2 Public Hearing Advertisement In Newspaper 7.2

7.2.3 Management Response For The Issues Raised During Public Hearing Along With Budget Allocation & Action Plan

7.3

7.3 Risk Assessment 7.6

7.3.1 Introduction 7.6

7.3.2 Scope of the Study 7.7

7.3.3 Fire Protection System 7.7

7.3.4 Methodology Of MCA Analysis 7.7

7.3.5 Fire & Explosion And Toxicity Index 7.8

7.3.6 Assessment Of Risk 7.9

7.3.6.1 Coal Handling Plant (Dust Explosion) & Coal Storage (Spont. Combustion) 7.9

7.3.6.2 Risk & Consequence Analysis Of Fire 7.10



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7.3.6.3 Effective Controls 7.10

7.4 Disaster Management Plan 7.10

7.4.1 Disasters 7.10

7.4.2 Objectives Of Disaster Management Of Plan 7.11

7.4.3 Emergencies 7.12

7.4.3.1 General, Industrial, Emergencies 7.12

7.4.3.2 Specific Emergencies Anticipated 7.12

7.4.3.3 Emergency Organization 7.12

7.4.3.4 Emergency Communication 7.13

7.4.3.5 Emergency Responsibilities 7.13

7.4.3.5.1 Site Controller 7.13

7.4.3.5.2 Incident Controller 7.14

7.4.3.5.3 Emergency Coordinator - Rescue, Fire Fighting 7.15

7.4.3.5.4 Emergency Coordinator - Medical, Mutual Aid, Rehabilitation, Transport And Communication

7.15

7.4.3.5.5 Emergency Coordinator – Essential Services 7.16

7.4.3.5.6 General Responsibilities of Employees During an Emergency 7.16

7.4.3.6 Emergency Facilities 7.17

7.4.3.6.1 Emergency Control Centre 7.17

7.4.3.6.2 Emergency Power Supply 7.17

7.4.3.6.3 Fire Fighting Facilities 7.17

7.4.3.6.4 Location Of Wind Sock 7.17

7.4.3.6.5 Emergency Medical Facilities 7.18

7.4.3.7 Emergency Actions 7.18

7.4.3.7.1 Emergency Warning 7.18

7.4.3.7.2 Emergency Shutdown 7.18

7.4.3.7.3 Evacuation of Personnel 7.19

7.4.3.7.4 All Clear Signal 7.19

7.5 Occupational Health And Surveillance 7.19

7.5.1 Occupational Health 7.19

7.5.2 Construction & Erection 7.20

7.5.3 Operation & Maintenance 7.20

7.5.4 Occupational Health 7.20

7.6 Safety Plan 7.21

7.6.1 Safety Organization 7.22

7.6.1.1 Construction And Erection Phase 7.22

7.6.1.2 Operation & Maintenance Phase 7.22

7.6.1.3 Safety Circle 7.22

7.6.2 Safety Training 7.22

7.6.3 Health And Safety Monitoring Plan 7.23

7.7 Social Impact Assessment 7.23

7.7.1 Legislative & Regulatory Considerations 7.23

7.7.2 Objective 7.23

7.7.3 Scope 7.25

7.7.4 Approach & Methodology 7.25

7.7.5 Study Area 7.26



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7.7.6 Project Impact Zones 7.27

7.7.7 Baseline Data And Analysis of Surveyed Villages 7.28

7.7.7.1 Desktop Review / Research 7.28

7.7.7.2 Field Survey 7.29

7.7.7.3 Data Analysis & Its Interpretation 7.30

7.7.8 Socio Economic Status 7.35

7.7.9 Interpretation on Socio-Economic Study 7.39

7.7.10 Conclusion 7.41

7.8 R & R Action Plan 7.41

CHAPTER – 8 : Project Benefit

8.1 Physical Infrastructure 8.1

8.2 Socio Infrastructure 8.1

8.3 Employment Potential 8.1

8.4 Socio-Economic Developmental Activities Proposed [Corporate Environment Responsibility (CER)]

8.1

CHAPTER – 9 : Environmental Cost Benefits

9.0 Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis 9.1

CHAPTER – 10 : Environmental Management Plan


10.2 Management During Construction Phase 10.2

10.2.1 Site Preparation 10.2

10.2.2 Water Supply & Sanitation 10.2

10.2.3 Noise 10.2

10.2.4 Maintenance of Vehicles 10.2

10.2.5 Waste 10.2

10.2.6 Storage of Hazardous Material 10.2

10.2.7 Land Environment 10.3

10.3 Post Construction Phase 10.3

10.3.1 Air Emission Management 10.3

10.3.1.1 Fugitive Emissions 10.3

10.3.1.2 Dust Suppression System 10.4

10.3.1.3 Internal Roads 10.4

10.3.1.4 Compliance on CREP Recommendations 10.4

10.3.2 Wastewater Management Plan To Mitigate The Adverse Impacts Due To Project

10.6

10.3.3 Solid Waste Management 10.7

10.3.4 Noise Level Management 10.8

10.3.5 Land Environment 10.9

10.3.6 Measures for Improvement of Ecology 10.9

10.3.6.1 Green Belt Development 10.10

10.3.7 Rainwater Harvesting 10.10

10.4 Post Project Monitoring Strategy 10.13

10.5 Cost for Environmental Protection 10.14



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CHAPTER – 11 : Summary & Conclusion


11.2 Details About the Project 11.1

11.3 Brief Description of Process 11.2

11.4 Conclusion 11.2

CHAPTER – 12 : Disclosure of Consultant

12.1 Disclosure of Consultant Engaged 12.1



TOR Compliance 1

Compliance made on TOR issued by MoEF&CC, New Delhi vide F.No. IA-J-11015/74/2021-IA-II(M) dt. 1st November 2021 for Phil Coal Beneficiation Pvt. Ltd.

ADDITIONAL TOR

TOR No. TOR point TOR compliance

(i) Certified Compliance Report of EC granted by SEIAA shall be submitted through Ministry’s IRO Raipur.

Company obtained certified compliance report on existing environmental clearance from IRO, MOEF&CC Raipur and a copy of the same is attached as Annexure –1.

(ii) Public Consultation, including public hearing, shall be conducted through concerned SPCB as per the provisions/procedure contained in the EIA Notification, 2006 for information of the stakeholders about the present coal mining operations inviting comments and their redressal should be need/requirement based of local people.

Public Hearing is conducted on 21.04.2022. Issues raised in Public Hearing and reply by project proponent is shown in the Chapter 7 of EIA report. Kindly refer to Annexure – 12 for PH proceeding

(iii) The socio-economic study to conducted with actual survey report and a comparative assessment to be provided from the census data of 2011-part B to be provided in EIA/ EMP report also economic status of the study area and what economically project will contribute should be clearly mention. The study should also include the status of infrastructural facilities and amenities present in the study area and a comparative assessment with census data of 2011 part A to be provided and to link it with the initialization and quantification of need based survey for CSR activities to be followed.

Kindly refer to page no. 3.48 to 3.63 of Chapter # 3 of EIA

report for demographics details of the study area.

Kindly refer to page no. 7.18 to 7.35 of Chapter # 7 of EIA

report for Social Impact Assessment study.

(iv) PP shall furnish details of 33 % of the green belt plantation with trees within the plant boundary and also in adjoining area and plan of action to be submitted to Regional office of Ministry within six months. Accordingly, three Tier Green belt developments (of 50 mtrs width) in with time bound action plan in EIA/EMP report

Kindly refer to page no.10.10 of Chapter # 10 of EIA report for greenbelt details.

(v) PP shall propose not to use ground water for washery operation since Kurket River – 3.6 Kms. & Barkha Nallah – 1.7 Kms is nearby. Permission for using surface water shall be submitted during submission of EC

Kindly refer to page no. 4.10 of Chapter # 4 EIA report for

detailed water requirement breakup and water balance



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proposal. diagram.

Application has been submitted to Water drawl permission

from Water Resource Department, Chhattisgarh and

assurance letter from SIPB for supply of water, is enclosed as

Annexure – 2.

(vi) PP shall submit detailed mitigation plan since the site is surrounded by forest to combat the pollution.

Kindly refer to page no. 4.16 of Chapter # 4 of EIA report for mitigation plan for reduction impact on forest

(vii) PP should submit the real time aerial footage and video of the Coal Washery made through drone

Noted

(viii) A detailed traffic study along with presence of habitation in 100 mts distance from both side of road, the impact on the air quality with its proper measures and plan of action with timeline for widening of road

Kindly refer to page no. 4.16 to 4.19 of Chapter # 4 of EIA report for traffic study details.

(ix) PP shall submit design details of all Air Pollution control equipment (APCEs) to be implemented as part of Environment Management Plan vis-à-vis reduction in concentration of emission for each APCEs.

Kindly refer to page no. 10.3 to 10.5 of Chapter # 10 of EIA report for Air Pollution control details.

(x) PP should submit the complete water balance cycle need to be submitted considering only mine water usage for washery operations. In addition to this PP should submit a detailed plan for rain water harvesting measures to be taken. The PP should submit the year wise target for reduction in consumption of the ground water by developing alternative source of water through rain water harvesting measures. The capital and recurring expenditure to be incurred needs to be submitted.

The proposed expansion of coal washery is not in the Mine lease area, hence no usage of mine pit water will be there. Kindly refer to page no. 10.10 to 10.12 of Chapter # 10 of EIA report for Rain water harvesting measures.

(xi) PP shall submit clarification from PCCF that mine does not falls under corridors of any National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary with certified map showing distance of nearest sanctuary.

The proposed expansion is of coal washery and is not in the Mine lease area, hence not applicable to our plant.

(xii) For proper baseline air quality assessment, Wind rose pattern in the Kindly refer to page no. 3.1 to 3.11 of Chapter # 3 of EIA



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ADDITIONAL TOR


area should be reviewed and accordingly location of AAMSQ shall be planned by the collection of air quality data by adequate monitoring stations in the downwind areas. Monitoring location for collecting baseline data should cover overall the 10 km buffer zone i.e. dispersed in 10 km buffer area.

report for ambient air quality data collection details.

(xiii) Project proponent to prepare Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis for the project in EIA/EMP Report.

Kindly refer to page no. 9.1 of Chapter # 9 of EIA report for Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis.

(xiv) Cumulative Impact Assessment Study of the area shall be carried over by project proponent considering the project being in proximity of other coal washeries

Kindly refer to page no. 4.1 to 4.9 of Chapter # 4 of EIA report for Ground level concentrations & Air Quality isopleths.

(xv) Impact of proposed project/activity on hydrological regime of the area shall be assessed and report be submitted. Hydrological studies as per GEC 2015 guidelines to be prepared and submitted

Kindly refer to page no. 3.31 to 3.35 of Chapter # 3 of EIA report for hydrological of the area.

(xvi) Heavy metals including other parameters in surface water quality shall be analyzed and provided in EIA Report.

Kindly refer to page no. 3.18 to 3.20 of Chapter # 3 of EIA report for surface water quality and analysis data.

(xvii) The parameters Arsenic, Lead and Silica shall also be analyzed in ambient air quality.

Kindly refer to page no. 3.4 to 3.13 of Chapter # 3 of EIA report for Baseline data on ambient Air quality

(xviii) The washing technology so chosen should conform to ‘Zero Liquid Discharge’.

We will follow washing technology to ‘Zero Liquid Discharge in the proposed coal washery’

(xix) PP shall submit details of implementation of laying conveyor belt for transportation of coal from nearest mine to the washery.

There will be no laying conveyor belt for transportation of coal from nearest mine to the washery, as there are no coal mines near coal washery site.

(xx) PP shall provide the plan for reduction of number of trucks for transportation of coal and fleet to be redesigned

Kindly refer to Page no. 2.11 to 2.12 of Chapter # 2 of EIA report for number of trucks for transportation.

(xxi) PP shall work on the layout and siting of washery so that coal storage area, crushing units and rejects storage area shall not be near the villages or cause any pollution to agricultural land.

Kindly refer to Page no. 2.9 of Chapter # 2 of EIA report for Plant layout showing coal storage area, crushing units and rejects storage area



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i. Siting of washery is critical considering to its environmental impacts. Preference should be given to the site located at pit head; in case such a site is not available, the site should be as close to the pit head as possible and coal should be transported from mine to the washery preferably through closed conveyer belt to avoid air pollution.

Phil Coal Beneficiation Pvt. Ltd is an existing 0.96 MTPA Dry type Coal Washery at Tenda Nawapara Village, Ghardhoda Tehsil, Raigarh District, Chhattisgarh. Existing plant has obtained Environment Clearance from SEIAA – CG vide letter no. 1092/SEIAA-CG/EC/Coal Wash/RGH/80/09 Raipur Dt. 7th August 2014. Existing plant has obtained Consent to operation from Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board (CECB) and is operating with valid Consents. Kindly refer to Annexure – 3 for Environment Clearance order and latest Consent for Operation which is valid up to 31/10/2024. Now company is proposing for change in technology cum expansion of existing 0.96 MTPA Dry type coal washery to 2.5 MTPA Wet type Heavy Media Cyclone type Coal Washery. No alternate sites have been selected, as the proposed modernization cum expansion will be taken up in the 10.06 Ha of existing plant premises only. No additional land will be required for the proposed expansion project. Hence no alternative sites have been considered for the proposed project.

ii. The washery shall not be located in eco-sensitive zones areas. Phil Coal Beneficiation Pvt. Ltd is an existing 0.96 MTPA Dry type Coal Washery at Tenda Nawapara Village, Ghardhoda Tehsil, Raigarh District, Chhattisgarh. Existing plant has obtained Environment Clearance from SEIAA – CG vide letter no. 1092/SEIAA-CG/EC/Coal Wash/RGH/80/09 Raipur Dt. 7th August 2014.

iii. The washery should have a closed system and zero discharge. The storm drainage should be treated in settling ponds before discharging into rivers/streams/water bodies

Kindly refer to page no. 10.6 & 10.7 of Chapter # 10 of EIA report for Wastewater Management.

iv. A thick Green belt of about 50 m width should be developed Kindly refer to page no.10.10 of Chapter # 10 of EIA report for



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surrounding the washery. greenbelt details.

v. A brief description of the plant along with a layout, the specific technology used and the source of coal should be provided.

Kindly refer to Page no. 2.10 to 2.17 of Chapter # 2 of EIA report for brief description of technology used and source of coal. Kindly refer to Page no. 2.9 of Chapter # 2 of EIA report for Plant layout.

vi. The EIA-EMP Report should cover the impacts and management plan for the project of the capacity for which EC is sought and the impacts of specific activities, including the technology used and coal used, on the environment of the area (within 10km radius), and the environmental quality of air, water, land, biotic community, etc. through collection of data and information, generation of data on impacts for the rated capacity. Cumulative impacts for air and water should be a part of EIA in case coal mine, TPP and other washeries are located within 10km radius. The EIA should also include mitigative measures needed to minimize adverse environmental impacts.

Kindly refer to Chapter # 10 of EIA report for Environment Management Plan. Kindly refer to Page no. 2.18 of Chapter # 2 of EIA report for technology used and source of coal. Kindly refer to Chapter # 3 of EIA report for Baseline data on Air, Water (Ground & Surface), Soil, Noise & Biological Environment.

vii. A Study Area Map of the core zone as well as the 10km area of buffer zone showing major industries / mines and other polluting sources should be submitted. These maps shall also indicate the migratory corridors of fauna, if any and areas of endangered fauna; plants of medicinal and economic importance; any ecologically sensitive areas within the 10 km buffer zone; the shortest distance from the National Park/WL Sanctuary Tiger Reserve, etc. along with the comments of the Chief Wildlife Warden of the State Government

Kindly refer to Annexure – 4 for Study Area Map of the core zone as well as the 10km area of buffer zone showing major industries / mines. There no National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves,

Migratory Corridors of Wild Animals within 10 Km. radius of

the plant.

However, movement of Elephants is observed within 10 Kms. radius of the plant, as per the secondary source. Conservation plan is prepared and same is enclosed as Annexure – 13.

viii. Data of one-season (non-monsoon) primary- base-line data on Kindly refer to Chapter # 3 of EIA report for Baseline data on



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STANDARD TOR


environmental quality of air (PM10, PM2.5, SOx and NOx, noise, water (surface and groundwater), soil be submitted

Air, Water (Ground & Surface), Soil, Noise & Biological Environment. Kindly refer Annexure – 5 for one season ambient air quality data

ix. The wet washery should generally utilize mine water only. In case mine water is not available, the option of storage of rain water and its use should be examined. Use of surface water and ground water should be avoided.

Proposed coal washery is not located in the Mine area; hence mine pit water cannot be used. Water required for proposed project of washery will be taken from Kurket river. Rain water storage structure will be constructed in the plant site and stored water will be utilized for the coal washery. Kindly refer to Page no. 10.10 – 10.12 of Chapter # 10 of EIA report for Rain Water Harvesting details.

x. Detailed water balance should be provided. The break-up of water requirement as per different activities in the mining operations vis-a-vis washery should be given. If the source of water is from surface water and/or ground water, the same may be justified besides obtaining approval of the Competent Authority for its drawl.

Kindly refer to Page no. 4.10 of Chapter # 4 of EIA report for Water requirement details & Water balance diagram. Application has been submitted to Water drawl permission from Water Resource Department, Chhattisgarh and assurance letter from SIPB for supply of water, is enclosed as Annexure – 2.

xi. The entire sequence of mineral production, transportation, handling, transfer and storage of mineral and waste, if any, and their impacts on air quality should be shown in a flow chart with specific points where fugitive emissions can arise and specific pollution control/mitigative measures proposed to be put in place. The washed coal and rejects should be transport by train as far as possible. Road transport of washed coal and rejects should generally be avoided. In case, the TPP is within 10km radius, it should be through conveyer belt. If transport by rail is

Kindly refer to Annexure # 6 for transportation route. Kindly refer to Annexure # 7 for Schematic diagram showing emission sources. Kindly refer to Page no. 4.16 to 4.19 of Chapter # 4 of EIA report transportation and Traffic Study details.



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not feasible because of the topography of the area, the option for transport by road be examined in detail and its impacts along with the mitigation measures should be clearly brought out in EIA/EMP report.

xii. Details of various facilities proposed to be provided in terms of parking, rest areas, canteen etc. to the personnel involved in mineral transportation, workshop and effluents/pollution load from these activities should be provided.

• Ample parking facility has already been provided for Parking of Heavy vehicles in the existing plant and same will be utilized for the present proposal

• Canteen facility will be provided at the plant site. Waste water generated will be sanitary waste water which will be treated in Septic tank followed by subsurface dispersion trench.

• Rest rooms has already been provided at site for the transport personnel and same will be utilized for the present proposal.

• No workshop at project site is envisaged.

xiii. Impacts of CHP, if any, on air and water quality should also be spelt out along with Action Plan.

• In the coal handling plant, all required precautions will be taken up to prevent the air pollution. Dust extraction system with bag filters with outlet dust emission less than 50 mg/Nm3.

• Unloading areas will be provided with water sprinkling system.

• Water will be sprinkled on coal heaps to prevent any fugitive dust emission.

• At the material transfer points, dry fog dust suppression system / dust extraction system with bag filters will be provided.

• All conveyers will be covered with GI sheets to prevent fugitive dust emanation.

• Garland drains will be provided all-round the storage yards.



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The run-off water from the yard will channelized through garland drain network to settling tank. The supernatant will be utilized for plantation development.

• Internal roads will be made pucca /asphalted.

• Zero effluent discharge will be maintained. Hence there will not be any significant impact on air and water quality due to CHP.

xiv. O.M. no. J-11013/25/2014-IA.1 dated 11th August, 2014 to be followed with regard to CSR activities.

• PCBPL commits to follow the guidelines contained in the O.M. on CSR activities.

• Year wise funds will be allocated for community welfare works including maintenance of roads on nearby villages/areas and other socio-economic activities.

Kindly refer to page no. 8.1 to 8.2 of Chapter # 8 of EIA report for details of Corporate Environment Responsibility (CER)

xv. Details of Public Hearing, Notice(s) issued in newspapers, proceedings / minutes of Public Hearing, points raised by the general public and response/commitments made by the proponent along with the Action Plan and budgetary provisions be submitted in tabular form. If the Public Hearing is in the regional language, an authenticated English translation of the same should be provided. Status of any litigations / court cases filed/pending, if any, against the project should be mentioned in EIA

Kindly refer to page no. 7.1 to 7.6 of Chapter 7 of EIA report.

xvi. Analysis of samples indicating the following be submitted: Characteristics of coal prior to washing (this includes grade of coal, other characteristics of ash, S and heavy levels of metals such as Hg, As, Pb, Cr etc). Characteristics and quantum of coal after washing. Characteristics and quantum of coal rejects

Kindly refer to Annexure – 8 for Analysis reports for Raw Coal, Washed coal & Washery rejects in the existing plant. Pertaining to quantum we hereby like to state that about 25,00,000 Tons/ year of ROM coal will be processed to produce 20,00,000 Tons/ year Washed Coal and 5,00,000 Tons/ year Rejects.

xvii. Details of management/disposal/use of coal rejects should be provided. The rejects should be used in TPP located close to the washery as far as

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possible. If TPP is within a reasonable distance (10 km), transportation should be by conveyor belt. If it is far away, the transportation should be by rail as far as possible.

xviii. Copies of MOU/Agreement with linkages (for stand-alone washery) for the capacity for which EC is being sought should be submitted

Kindly refer to Annexure # 9 for letter of interest for Raw coal Kindly refer to Annexure # 10 for letter of interest for Rejects

xix. Corporate Environment Responsibility

a) The Company must have a well laid down Environment Policy approved by the Board of Directors.

Kindly refer to Annexure # 11 for Corporate Environment Policy of company.

b) The Environment Policy must prescribe for standard operating process / procedures to bring into focus any infringements / deviation / violation of the environmental or forest norms / conditions.

c) The hierarchical system or Administrative Order of the company to deal with environmental issues and for ensuring compliance with the environmental clearance conditions must be furnished.

d) To have proper checks and balances, the company should have a well laid down 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

xx. A detailed action Plan for Corporate Social Responsibility for the project affected people and people living in and around the project area should be provided

Kindly refer to Page no.8.1 to 8.2 of Chapter # 8 of EIA report.

xxi. Permission of drawl of water shall be pre-requisite for consideration of EC.

Application has been submitted to Water drawl permission from Water Resource Department, Chhattisgarh and assurance letter from SIPB for supply of water, is enclosed as Annexure – 2.

xxii. Wastewater /effluent should confirm to the effluent standards as prescribed under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

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report waste water management details.

xxiii. Details of washed coal, middling and rejects along with the MoU with the end users should be submitted.

25,00,000 Tons/ year of ROM coal will be processed to produce 20,00,000 Tons/ year Washed Coal and 5,00,000 Tons/ year Rejects. Kindly refer to Annexure # 9 for letter of interest for Raw coal Kindly refer to Annexure # 10 for letter of interest for Rejects



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CHAPTER – 1

INTRODUCTION

1.1 INTRODUCTION

Phil Coal Beneficiation Pvt. Ltd. is an existing 0.96 MTPA Dry type Coal Washery located at Tenda

Nawapara Village, Ghardhoda Tehsil, Raigarh District, Chhattisgarh. Existing plant has obtained

Environment Clearance from SEIAA – CG vide letter no. 1092/SEIAA-CG/EC/Coal Wash/RGH/80/09

Raipur Dt. 7th August 2014. Accordingly obtained Consent to Establishment (CTE) from Chhattisgarh

Environment Conservation Board (CECB) vide no. 4255/TS/CECB/2014 Raipur dt. 20th October 2014.

Subsequently obtained Consent to Operate (CTO) from CECB and same is valid till 31st October

2024.

Now, as a part of change in technology &expansion, company proposed the following:

S.No. Unit Existing Operating

Plant

Present Proposal After Present Proposal

1. Coal washery

0.96 MTPA (Dry type)

Change in technology cum expansion

of existing 0.96 MTPA (Dry type) to

2.5 MTPA (Wet type)

2.5 MTPA (Wet type) Heavy

Media Cyclone Coal Washery

As per the Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, New Delhi EIA notification, dated

14th September, 2006 & its subsequent amendment, all Coal Washeries above 1.0 MTPA are

classified under Category ‘A’. Hence, Form-I along with proposed draft Terms of Reference (TOR) for

EIA study & Pre - Feasibility report have been submitted to MoEFCC vide online proposal No.

IA/CG/CMIN/230341/2021 dated 18th September 2021 and Presentation was made before the 20th

meeting of the Expert Appraisal Committee (Coal Mining) held on 13th October, 2021 for the

approval of TOR (Terms of Reference) for EIA study. Subsequently TOR letter was issued vide File

no.IA. J-11015 / 74/2021 – IA-II (M), dated 01st November 2021. Draft EIA report has been prepared

incorporating the Terms of Reference & submitted to CECB for conducting Public hearing /

consultation. Public Consultation was conducted on 21st April 2022 by CECB. Final EIA report has

been prepared incorporating reply to issued raised in Public Hearing / Consultation by the

Management.

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Pioneer Enviro Laboratories & Consultants Private Limited, Hyderabad, which is accredited by

NABET, Quality Council of India, vide certificate No. NABET/ EIA/ 1922/ RA 0149, for conducting EIA

studies for coal washery projects, have prepared Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report for

the proposed Coal washery plant.

This report furnishes the details of location of Site, Description of the project, prevailing baseline

status w.r.t Air Environment, Water Environment, Noise Environment, Land Environment, Flora &

Fauna and Socio-economic environment. This report also helps in identification of environmental

impacts and suggesting mitigation measures to be followed during Construction and Operation of

the proposed project as a part of Environmental Management Plan. This report also acts as

guidance manual for the proponent for following the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and

for adopting post project Environmental Monitoring Program as per statutory norms.

1.2 IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT & PROJECT PROPONENT

Identification of Project Proponent

Phil Coal Beneficiation Pvt. Ltd. is a company involved in the business of Coal Washing, Coal Trading

and Coal Transportation both by Road & Rail in the State of Chhattisgarh & Madhya Pradesh. Phil

Coal Beneficiation Pvt. Ltd. undertake transportation of Raw coal from Mines to the premises of the

end-user, or transportation the Washed Coal from Mines to our Coal Washery and after processing

the same, transport the Washed Coal to the premises of the end-user strictly following the mutually

agreed upon terms and conditions. Phil Coal Beneficiation Pvt. Ltd. also undertake Liaison jobs with

SECL and/ or other departments as may be required by the parties concerned.

Dedicated staff of our company is positioned at crucial areas to supervise effective loading of Coal

and to ensure the quality of Coal being loaded. Our pay-loaders are positioned at the collieries to

ensure timely lifting of Coal from stockyards. Availability of our pay-loaders also ensures loading of

good quality coal. It is our company’s policy that no delivery Order is lapsed thereby saving the end-

user companies from any possible penalties on account of lapse in allotted quantity. Phil Coal

Beneficiation Pvt. Ltd. have our fleet of 50 Nos. wagan multi-axle trailers, apart from 100 high-

capacity trailers permanently attached to us thus making the operations smooth at all times.

Phil Coal Beneficiation Pvt. Ltd. can handle transportation of your coal from Colliery and/ or from

wherever, and also effectively address your clean coal requirement. Phil Coal Beneficiation Pvt. Ltd.



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ensure you of timely delivery of coal, thanks to our dedicated team and our excellent rapport with

SECL officials both at Head office and Area levels.

Identification of Project

Coal based power plants will continue to play a leading role in power generation in our country.

About 70% of country’s power is generated from coal-based power plants. The quality of the coal

plays an important role in the environmental aspects of a power plant. The quality of Indian coal is

mainly attributed to its origin. Due to drift origin of Indian coal, inorganic impurities are intimately

mixed in the coal matrix, resulting in difficult beneficiation characteristics. Over 200 million tonnes

of coal reach the consumers with ash content averaging 40 percent as per the CPCB report (Clean

Coal Initiatives June 2000). Following are the Grades of Coal based on GCV:

Grade Gross Calorific Value (GCV Bands) (K. Cal/Kg)

G 1 Exceeding 7000

G 2 Exceeding 6700 & not exceeding 7000
















High ash content in the coal supplied to the power plants not only poses environmental problems

but also results in poor plant performance and high cost for Operation & Maintenance and ash

disposal. Based on review undertaken by MoEF&CC, use of beneficiated/blended coal containing

ash not more than 34 percent in power plants was stipulated as mentioned below (Ref: GSR 560 (E)

& GSR 378 (E) dated 19th September 1997 and 30th June 1998):

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➢ Increased generation efficiency, mainly due to the reduction in energy loss as inert

material passes through the combustion process.

➢ Increased plant availability.

➢ Reduced investment costs.

➢ Reduced operation and maintenance (O&M) costs due to less wear and reduced

costs for fuel and ash handling.

➢ Energy conservation in the transportation sector and lower transportation costs.

➢ Less impurities and improved coal quality.

➢ Reduced load on the air pollution control system; and

➢ Reduction in the amount of solid waste that has to be disposed off.

1.3 BRIEF DESCRIPTION

1.3.1 NATURE OF THE PROJECT

Phil Coal Beneficiation Pvt. Ltd. is proposing for change in technology cum expansion of existing

0.96 MTPA Dry type coal washery to 2.5 MTPA Wet type Heavy Media Cyclone type Coal Washery.

Existing plant is having 10.06 Ha. of land and proposed expansion will be taken up in the existing

plant premises only.

1.3.2 SIZE OF THE PROJECT

Phil Coal Beneficiation Pvt. Ltd has proposed coal washery with the following capacity:

S.No. Unit Existing Plant Present Proposal After Present Proposal

1 Coal Washery




2.5 MTPA (Wet type)



Note: Present proposal involves removal of existing 0.96 MTPA Dry type Coal Washery and

establishing 2.5 MTPA (Wet Type) Heavy Media Cyclone type Coal Washery in the existing plant

premises by utilizing the facilities of existing plant.

1.3.3 LOCATION OF THE PROJECT

The existing plant is located at Tenda Nawapara Village, Gharghoda Tehsil, Raigarh District,

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1.3.4 IMPORTANCE OF PROJECT

At present, there is wide gap between demand and supply of washed coal in our country. MoEF&CC

has made it mandatory w.e.f. 05/06/2016 to use coal with ash content not exceeding 34% in stand-

alone thermal power plants located within 500 km. from the pit head.

The use of washed coal, reduces the ash generation and thereby contributing for better

environment in industries such as Cement, Sponge Iron, Power Plants.

It is a known fact that the quality of Indian coal is poor in comparison to coal from some other

countries due to higher ash content and low calorific value. It is said to be due to geological reasons.

Improvement in the quality of coal can be brought about through its beneficiation. It has become

essential because of the MoEF&CC notifications whereby the Power Plant which are more than a

500 kms away from the pit head are require to use coal having as not exceeding 34 %.

Cleaner production technologies are being used / practiced in coal washeries in India, as pre-

combustion clean coal technology, mainly focus on cleaning of coal by reducing ash from coal.

During construction period, project requirement for man power will be around 100 nos. During

operation phase, 50 persons will be direct employment in different area. Priority will be given to

locals for Semi-Skilled and Unskilled jobs. With the implementation of the proposed expansion

project, there will be lot of scope for more industrial investments which in turn will benefit the

nation.

1.4 SCOPE OF THE STUDY

The scope of work includes a detailed characterization of the environment in an area of 10 Km.

radius around the periphery of the proposed project boundary for various environmental

parameters like Air environment, Water environment, Noise environment, Land environment,

Biological environment, Socio-economic aspects etc. The EIA Report has been prepared based on

TOR issued by EAC (Coal Mining), New Delhi following the generic structure given in the

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report as per the EIA notification of the MoEF&CC, GoI

dated 14th September 2006 and its subsequent amendment.



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CHAPTER – 2

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1 TYPE OF PROJECT

Phil Coal Beneficiation Pvt. Ltd. is proposing for change in technology cum expansion of existing

0.96 MTPA Dry type coal washery to 2.5 MTPA Wet type Heavy Media Cyclone type Coal Washery.



2.2 LOCATION OF THE PROJECT







2024.

Now company proposes for change in technology & expansion of existing 0.96 MTPA Dry type Coal

Washery to 2.5 MTPA (Wet type) Heavy Media Cyclone type Coal Washery.

No alternate sites have been selected, as the proposed change in technology cum expansion will be

taken up in the 10.06 Ha of existing plant premises only. Khasra nos. of the 10.06 Ha. of land are

261/7 Ga, 261/8, 261/9, 261/22, 306/1 Ka, 306/1 Kha, 306/1 Ga, 306/2, 306/3, 306/4, 306/5, 306/6.

No additional land will be required for the proposed expansion project. The plant site is covered

under Survey Of India Topo sheet No.64N/4. Following are the Coordinates of the plant site:

Point Coordinates

Point # 1 22° 9'21.75"N 83°15'27.17"E

Point # 2 22° 9'21.90"N 83°15'41.63"E

Point # 3 22° 9'15.41"N 83°15'42.74"E

Point # 4 22° 9'14.94"N 83°15'33.25"E

Point # 5 22° 9'15.37"N 83°15'26.25"E

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Figure: 2.1 – Coordinates of the Plant Site on topo map



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Figure: 2.2 - Google Earth Image showing Plant Site



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Figure: 2.3 – Photographs showing Existing plant



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2.2.1 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING WITHIN 10 Km. RADIUS OF THE PLANT SITE

The Salient Features / environmental features within the 10 Km. radius around the plant site:

S.No. Description Distance w.r.t. site / Remarks

1. Type of Land (Plant Site) Industrial Land

2. National Park/ Wild life sanctuary / Biosphere reserve / Tiger Reserve / Elephant Corridor / migratory routes for Birds

There are no National Park/ Wild life sanctuary / Biosphere reserve / Tiger Reserve / migratory routes for Birds Movement of Elephants is observed within 10 Kms. radius of the plant, as per the secondary source.

3. Historical places / Places of Tourist

importance / Archeological sites

None

4. Industrial areas / cluster (MoEF&CC office

memorandum dated 13thJanuary 2010)

None

5. Defence Installations None

6. Village Tenda Nawapara – 0.6 Km. (SW)

7. Forests Marpahar RF, Bojia RF, Dhumapahar RF, Lamikhair

RF, Lotan RF, Suhai RF, Rabo Dongri RF, Suhai RF,

Mar Pahar RF, Katangdi PF, Chhindpani PF,

Nawagarh PF are present within 10 Km. radius of

the project site.

8. Water body Kurket River – 3.6 Kms.

Barkha Nallah – 1.7 Kms.

Tenda Nallah – 2.5 Kms.

9. Highway Gharghoda to Chhal Road (Major District Road –

0.15 Kms.

State Highway (Ambikapur – Gharghoda) – 8.5

Kms.

10. Railway station Nil with 10 Km radius

11. Port facility Nil with 10 Km radius

12. Airport Nil with 10 Km radius

13. Seismic zone as per IS-1893 Seismic zone – II

14. R & R As proposed expansion will be taken up in the

existing plant prmises. As no rehabilitation and

resettlement issue, as there are no habitations

present in the existing plant site.

15. Litigation / court case is pending against

the proposed project / proposed site and

or any direction passed by the court of law

against the project

None



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Figure: 2.4 – General location of the plant Site



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Figure: 2.5 – Topa Map of 10 Kms. Radius showing plant site and surrounding area



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2.3 DETAILS OF LAND

Existing coal washery plant located at Tenda Nawapara Village, Gharghoda Tehsil, Raigarh District,

Chhattisgarh. Existing plant ishaving 10.06 Ha. of land and present proposal of change in technology

cum expansion of coal washery will be taken up in the existing plant only.

The following is the land use classification:

S.No. Type of Land Area (in Acres) Area (in Ha.)

1. Private Land Nil Nil

2. Govt. Land Nil Nil

3. Industrial Land 24.856 10.06

4. Forest Land Nil Nil

Total 24.856 10.06

Following is the land use statement:

S.No. Description Area (in Acres)

Area (in Ha.)

1. Main Plant Area (Existing & Expansion) 4.942 2.00

2. Raw Coal Storage Yard (Existing & Expansion) 3.212

1.30

3. Washed Coal Storage Yard (Existing & Expansion) 2.471

1.00

4. Rejects storage (Existing & Expansion) 1.976 0.80

5. Water Storage and Rainwater Harvesting 0.867

0.35

6. Internal Roads 0.988 0.40

7. Green Belt 8.253 3.34

8. Truck Parking area 0.986 0.40

9. Other Misc. area 1.161 0.47 TOTAL 24.856 10.06

Figure: 2.6 – The following is the Pie Diagram showing land use of plant area showing Land use break



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Figure: 2.7- Plant Layout showing existing unit and proposed expansion units [ADDITIONAL TOR # XXI & STANDARD TOR # V]



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2.4 SIZE / MAGNITUDE OF OPERATION

Phil Coal Beneficiation Pvt. Ltd. has proposed coal washery with the following capacity:

S.No. Unit Existing Plant Present Proposal After Present Proposal

1 Coal Washery




2.5 MTPA (Wet type)



Note: Present proposal involves removal of existing 0.96 MTPA Dry type Coal Washery and

establishing 2.5 MTPA (Wet type) Heavy Media Cyclone type Coal Washery in the existing plant

premises by utilizing the facilities of existing plant.

The plant will be operated for a maximum of 320 days in a year.

The proposed expansion of coal washing plant will have 2.5 MTPA of Raw Coal throughput:

Capacity : 500 TPH

No. of operating hours in a year : 320 days

No. of operating hours in a day : 18 hours three shift operation short

maintenance

Plant Utilization : 85%

Annual throughput : 500 x 18 x 320 x 0.85

= 2448000

Say 2.5 MTPA

2.5 PROJECT COST

The project cost envisaged for the proposed expansion project is Rs. 20.0 Crores.

2.6 PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR APPROVAL AND IMPLEMENTATION

The proposed expansion project will be implemented in 12 months from the date of issue of

Environmental Clearance and NOC from CECB.

2.7 TECHNOLOGY AND PROCESS DESCRIPTION [STANDARD TOR # V]

2.7.1 RAW MATERIAL (SOURCE OF COAL)

The following will be the raw material requirement for proposed project



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S.No. Raw Material Quantity (MTPA)

Source

1. Raw Coal 2.5 Coal will be sourced from SECL mines Dipka, Gevra, Kusmunda and other mines of South Eastern Coalfield Limited (SECL).

2.7.2 RAW MATERIAL STORAGE & TRANSPORT

STORAGE OF RAW COAL, WASHED COAL & WASHERY REJECTS

• Coal stock yard (Raw coal, Washed coal & Washery rejects) will be kept in Storage

bunkers with pucca platform above ground level provided with wind shields / wind

breaking walls.

• Garland drains will be provided all-round the storage yard. The runoff water from the

yard will enter into garland drain and will be collected in settling tank. The supernatant

will be utilised for plantation development.

MODE OF TRANSPORTATION[ADDITIONAL TOR #XX]

• The ROM coal from SECL mines mainly from Deepka, Gevra, Kusmunda, Chhal and

other mines is being transported by Road / Rail and same practice will be followed in

the present proposal also.

• Washed coal and Washery rejects is being transported to parties through Road / Rail

and same practiced will be followed in the present proposal also.

• Rail transportation is being served from Railway Siding at Kharsia (34.0 Kms. – by road)

and same will be used for present proposal also.

• Transportation of Raw Coal from the SECL mines in the region depends on their rail

connectivity, availability of rakes for short distance and permission from SECL to do so.

• Transportation to the nearby client and those not linked to rail network will be by

Road.

• Washed coal from the plant is being transported by Rail / road in covered trucks

directly to the customer and same will be continued in the present proposal. The

mode of transport of washed coal will depend on the MoU with the customers who

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• All the trucks used for transportation of raw materials is being covered and same

practiced will be followed.

• Pucca road exist upto the site. The existing road is capable of absorbing this additional

truck movement.

List of customers to whom washed coal will be given are:

S.No. Unit Quantity (in MTPA)

1 M/s. Jindal Power Pvt. Ltd. 2.5

Total 2.5

Copy of Letter of Interest with above company is enclosed as ANNEXURE – 9.

2.7.3 MANUFACTURING PROCESS (PROCESS OF COAL WASHERY) 2.7.3.1 Dry type coal washery (Existing Plant Technology)

Existing plant is 0.96 MTPA capacity Dry type Coal washery. Technical process involved in the Coal

Beneficiation Unit is as follows:

• Raw coal up to 250 mm will be fed through hopper.

• The coal will move by a slow-moving belt conveyor to a Rotary Breaker of 200 TPH

capacity. The rotary breaker is of size 9 ft x 17ft having a screen plate with 60 mm

dia. and lifting shelves and deflector plates, feed chute assembly and foundation

bolts.

• Sixteen semi-skilled workers will be deployed along the slow-moving belt for

manually picking up of shale and stone pieces.

• The residual shale and stone pieces will get segregated by the Rotary Breaker, which

operates on the principle that coal being lighter and softer in nature will break and

get segregated by centrifugal force of the rotary breaker and pass through the

screen inside the Rotary Breaker.

• The finished product will be of 0-50 mm size.

• For flexibility of operations and to cater to customers requirement a vibratory screen

is installed resulting in 0-8 mm and 8-50 mm fractions respectively instead of 0-50

mm single fraction product. The recovery of clean coal will be about 90% of the raw

coal.



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Following are limitation of Dry type coal washery technology:

• The existing Dry process has limited scope for ash reduction.

• The misplacement of good quality coal as Rotary Discard is high if some good quality coal is

not broken inside Rotary Breaker and report to Rotary Discard. This in turn leads to loss of

yield.

• Smaller pieces of stones and shales report to the sized coal fraction leading to higher ash in

beneficiated coal and as a result the dry process is not able to maintain consistent product

quality.

• To overcome these problems enumerated above, it has been proposed to change the

beneficiation process from existing dry circuit (0.96 MTPA) to wet process (2.5 MTPA) with

Heavy Media process.

• In various tender pre-qualification technical requirement it is clearly mentioned that bidder

should have its own coal beneficiation plant using wet technology i.e. Heavy Media Cyclone

/ Heavy Media Bath.

• At present the quality of ROM coal is deteriorating day by day and in future we shall not be

able to fulfill the required ash quality to the customers.

2.7.3.2 HEAVY MEDIA CYCLONE (Proposed Technology) Principal Of Heavy Media Cyclone

Heavy Media Cyclones are designed specifically to clean coal and minerals. The cyclone is a piece of

equipment which utilizes fluid pressure energy to create rotational fluid motion This rotational

motion causes relative movement of the materials suspended in the fluid, thus permitting

separation of these materials from one another. The rotational motion of the fluid is produced by

tangential injection of the fluid into the cyclone. A gravimetric separation takes place due to the

buoyancy effect of the media forcing the

lighter solids to the center of the cyclone

where they are transported upward and

through the vortex finder. The dense

mineral matter spirals toward the apex and

through that orifice. The separation

process that occurs inside a cyclone is

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force acting radially outward and an inwardly acting drag force. The centrifugal force developed

inside the cyclone accelerates the settling rate of the particles, thereby separating them according

to specific gravity in the medium. Thus the more dense material is flung to the outer wall of the

cyclone where the settling velocity is at its lowest and progresses downwards along the cyclone

wall in a spiral flow pattern until it exits at the spigot in an umbrella shaped spray. At the spigot, a

reverse vortex begins to form creating a low pressure zone (generally referred to as the air core)

flowing upwards along the axis of the cyclone, through the vortex finder and exits at the overflow.

The less dense material, due to the action of the drag force, settles more slowly. This material is

captured in the upward flow of the reverse vortex and exits through the overflow. The medium

density at which the separation between more dense and less dense material occurs is called the

cut point density. Invariably, there often is a percentage of the feed coal distribution which gets

trapped in an envelope of zero velocity inside the cyclone where the centrifugal force equals the

drag force. Such material has an equal chance of reporting either to the overflow or the underflow

and is often termed near density material.

The proposed washery is Heavy media Cyclone type of coal washery, the entire process and

operations to be carried out at the unit are described in brief as follows:

Raw Coal Receipt and Handling Arrangement

Raw coal in the size range 200-0mm, from the mines will be received by wagons at nearby railway

siding. The stock pile will have a self flowing capacity of 600-700 tons. In addition arrangements for

stocking of raw coal to an extent of 500 tons on the ground (close to the stock pile) will also be

provided. A Payloader will be used for reclamation of coal from ground stock.

Mechanical vibratory feeders will be provided for reclamation of coal from the stock pile for feeding

to the Reclaim conveyor; which will carry the coal to the screen cum crusher house.

The reclaim conveyor will feed the coal to a vibratory screen for screening the coal at 50mm. The

200-50 mm coal will then be fed to a 1200 mm wide picking conveyer for picking/removing the

shales/ stones which will be disposed off by trucks. The 200-50 mm coal form the picking conveyor,

after removal of stones, will then be fed to a double roll crusher down to- 50mm.

The crushed coal from the crusher and the 50-0mm undersize coal from the vibratory screen will be

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Washing Section

The washery feed conveyor carrying crushed coal (50-0mm) will discharge on to a de-sliming

vibrating screen for wet-removal of coal below 0.63mm. The over flow of this screen will be sent to

a mixing box where the coal gets mixed with the magnetite medium of required specific gravity.

The coal plus magnetite from the mixing box will be pumped to the Heavy Media Cyclone by a

centrifugal pump. The HM Cyclones will separate washed/clean coal and rejects by density. The

over flow (Clean coal) form the HM cyclone will be fed to a Draining and Rinsing horizontal vibrating

screen for initial dewatering and for removal/recovery of magnetite. The overflow of this D & R

screen will then be fed to a Vibrating Basket Centrifuge for further / final dewatering of clean coal.

The underflow of the HM cyclones (rejects) will be fed to a Draining and Rinsing horizontal vibrating

screen for dewatering and removal of media.

The magnetite with correct density, from the D & R screens for clean and rejects will be fed to the

Correct/Heavy – media sump from where it will be pumped for reuse. The dilute media from the D

& R screen will be fed to the dilute media sump from where it will be pumped to a magnetic

separator to recover the magnetite. The effluent generated after recovery of magnetite from the

magnetic separator will be pumped to a thickener to recover process water and to thicken the

slurry. The underflow forms the desliming screens and the under flow form the thickener will be

charged/transported hydraulically to a tailings/slime – pond from natural drying. The clear water

form this pond will be pumped back to the system for reuse. The naturally dried material will be

disposed of manually. It is proposed to use powdered magnetite as media which will be added by

manual process.

Advantages of HM Cyclone type of washery

• HM Cyclone gives efficiency of 75-80% cleanness.

• HM Cyclone can be operated for any grade of coal.

• The process can handle wide variation in capacity.

• Specific gravity of separation can be adjusted very easily.

• Quantity of water required is much less compared to other wet process.

• Operation and maintenance is very easy.

• Most suitable for coal having difficult washability characteristics.

• Insensitive to variations in feed rate and / or characteristics.

• Wide range of separating gravity.



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Indian coal is of “drift” origin (unlike European, Australian or American coal which are of “In situ”

origin), hence have very high Near Gravity Material (NGM). Present of high NGM (more than 20

units) in ROM coal, makes the washing of coal very difficult. Hence, selection of suitable washing

process is a paramount importance for Indian coal.

Bird’s classification of NGM with suitable washing process is indicated below:

NGM Remarks Process

0 - 7 Easy washing Jig

7 -10 Moderately difficult washing Baths, Tables, Spirals

10 – 15 Difficult washing HM Cyclone

15 – 20 Very Difficult washing HM Cyclone

20 – 25 Exceedingly Difficult washing HM Cyclone

> 25 Formidable HM Cyclone

From the above table, it is clear that HM cyclone process is the only suitable process for treating

high NGM Indian coal.

Characteristics of Raw Coal, Clean Coal & Reject Coal (Proposed -Heavy Media Cyclone)

S.No. Parameters ROM Coal Washed Coal Rejects

1 Ash % 40 – 44 28 – 32 65 - 70

2 Moisture % Total 7.50 12.00 10.00

Inherent 6.00 7.00 4.50

3 GCV (Kcal/Kg) 3600 – 3800 4800 – 5000 1000 - 1200

4 Volatile Matter % 25.00 28.50 18.00

5 Fixed carbon % 28 – 30 38 – 40 8 - 14

6 Yield % 100 75 – 80 20 - 25

7 Sulphur % 0.5 0.5 0.5

8 Mercury (As Hg), mg/kg <0.10 <0.10 <0.10



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Figure: 2.8 -Process Flow Diagram of Coal washery (Proposed – Heavy Media Cyclone) technology)



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2.7.4 COMPARISON OF FLUIDISE BED CLASSIFER TYPE & HEAVY MEDIA CYCLONE TYPE COAL

WASHERY

FLUIDISE BED CLASSIFIER TYPE COAL WASHERY HEAVY MEDIA CYCLONE TYPE COAL WASHERY

• In Fluidized bed water classifier, we can obtain the separation products of 65-70% cleanness.

• In Heavy Media Cyclone, we can obtain the separation products of 75-80% cleanness.

• A fluidized bed classifier separation of particles are based on Gravity.

• In Heavy Media Cyclone we can get more efficiency through maintaining of Media Gravity by Magnetite Charging.

• In fluidized bed classifier Density of water is Constant so that we cannot separate particles in desired way.

• In Heavy Media Cyclone, centrifugal force acting radially outward and an inwardly acting drag force. And coal is separated by centrifugal force.

• A fluidized bed classifier efficiency is limited. • In Heavy Media Cyclone efficiency is more.

• In fluidized bed classifier Slurry process cannot be possible.

• We can able to process slurry by Classifying Cyclone and Hi-frequency Screen.

• Fluidized bed classifier can be operated only on limited grade of coal.

• Heavy Media Cyclone can be operated on any grade of coal.

In view of the above, it is decided to go for change in technology from Fluidise Bed Classifer Type to

Heavy Media Cyclone Type Coal Washery

2.7.5 MATERIAL BALANCE

INPUTS OUTPUTS

S.No. Item Quantity (TPA) Item Quantity (TPA)

1 Raw Coal 25,00,000 Washed Coal 20,00,000

2 Washery Rejects 5,00,000

Total 25,00,000 Total 25,00,000

2.8 ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION MEASURES [STANDARD TOR # VI]

2.8.1 AIR EMISSION CONTROL

➢ Water will be sprayed at all strategic coal transfer points such as conveyors, loading unloading

points etc.

➢ Conveyors, transfer points etc. will be provided with enclosures.

➢ The crusher of the coal washery will be provided with enclosures, fitted with Dust extraction

system followed by Bag filters and finally emitted through a stack.

➢ Water sprinkling by using fine atomizer nozzles arrangement will be provided on the coal

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➢ Internal roads will be asphalted.

➢ Green belt will be developed along the road side, coal handling plant, all around the boundary

line of the coal washery.

➢ Storage bunkers, hoppers, rubber decks in chutes and centrifugal chutes will be provided with

proper rubber linings.

➢ Vehicles movement in the coal washery area will be regulated effectively to avoid traffic

congestion. High pressure horn will be prohibited.

➢ Smoke emission from heavy duty vehicle operating in the coal washery will be according to

the standards prescribed under Motor Vehicle Rules 1989.

➢ All the CREP recommendations will be followed.

2.8.2 WASTE WATER MANAGEMENT

➢ No wastewater is being generated from the existing plant process, as there is no water

utilisation for process. Only wastewater generation from existing plant sanitary waste water

and same is being treated in the septic tank followed by soak pit.

➢ Closed circuit water system will be adopted in the proposed expansion of coal washery also,

hence no wastewater will be discharged outside the plant. Only wastewater generation will

be sanitary wastewater and same will be treated in Septic tank following soak pit. Total

sanitary generated after proposed expansion will be 4 KLD.

➢ As it is proposed to install Heavy media-based Coal Washery, in which water after washing

of coal (waste water) will be recycled back.

➢ The efficiency of settling pond of the waste water system will be 95 %.

➢ The wastewater from the plant will lead to the thickener and flocculants will be settlement

of suspended solids and helps to give a clearer overflow.

➢ The settled solids are collected at the bottom cone of the thickener tank.

➢ The solids which are collected in the bottom of the thickener will be pumped to the

multirole belt press for reclamation of water. The solid dried cake will be blended with

rejects.

➢ The overflow of the thickener which is clear water will be recycled, used for plantation.

➢ Zero effluent discharge is being maintained in the existing plant and same will be continued

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➢ All the MoEF norms/CREP recommendations for coal washeries will be implemented in the

proposed project.

2.8.3 NOISE MANAGEMENT

The major noise levels will be confined to the working zones of the plant. Acoustic enclosures will

be provided, wherever required to reduce noise levels. High noise horn will be prohibited. Ear plugs

will be provided to all employees who will enter into the noise prone areas. Extensive greenbelt

proposed will help in attenuating the noise levels. Workers will be subjected to general health

checkup as required under the Factories Act.

2.8.4 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

Hazardous waste in the form of used batteries and waste oil from standby DG Set will be properly

stored and sold to authorized vendors.

0.096 MTPA of washery reject are generated from the existing dry type coal washery, these rejects

have considerable amount of carbonaceous material hence the same can be utilized as blend with

coal to make fuel mix for generation of power, so it is being given to nearby FBC Power plant.

After proposed change in technology and expansion, 0.5 MTPA of washery rejects will be generated

and it will be given to nearby FBC Power Plant.

Copy of Letter of Interest for washery rejects is enclosed as Annexure - 10.

Hence there will not be any adverse impact on land environment due to the solid waste generation.

2.8.5 GREENBELT DEVLOPMENT

10 m to 20 m wide greenbelt around the plant developed around the plant. 8.253 acres of land is

earmarked for total greenbelt.

2.8.6 INTERNAL ROADS

All Internal roads will be asphalted to prevent the fugitive dust emission due to vehicular

movement.

2.9 ASSESSMENT OF NEW & UNTESTED TECHNOLOGY FOR THE RISK OF TECHNOLOGICAL

FAILURE

Coal washery technologies are well proven all over the world. Hence there will not be any risk of

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CHAPTER – 3

DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT (BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS)

3.1 BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS [ADDITIONAL TOR # XII & STANDRAD TOR # VI & VIII]

This chapter gives an idea and description of environmental status of the study area with reference to

the prominent environmental attributes. The main objective of describing the environment is to

assess present environmental quality & the environmental impacts. The study area 10 Km. radius of

the plant site falls is covered in Survey of India Toposheet No. 64 N/4 and 64 /8.

The impact identification always commences with the collection of baseline data such as ambient air

quality, ground water quality, surface water quality, noise levels, land environment, land use pattern,

flora & fauna and socio economic aspects with in the study zone of 10 Km. radius during 15th October

2021 to 15th January 2022.

Baseline data has been collected pertaining to Ambient Air, Noise, Water & Soil by an external

laboratory M/s. Global Enviro Labs (GEL), Hyderabad which is a MoEFCC recognized laboratory. Due

care has been taken by Pioneer Enviroto ensure that calibrated samplers / equipments/ instruments

have been utilized for sampling & analysis. Adequate care has also been taken to ensure proper

Preservation & Transportation methods in accordance with the standard procedures. It is ensured by

Pioneer Enviro that Standard Operating Procedures have been followed by M/s. Global Enviro Labs

(GEL), Hyderabad.

3.2 AIR ENVIRONMENT

3.2.1 METEOROLOGY

Meteorology of the study area plays an important role in the air pollution studies. The prevailing

micro meteorological conditions at the site will regulate the dispersion and dilution of air pollutants

in the atmosphere. The predominant wind directions and the wind speed will decide the direction

and distance of the most affected zone from the proposed activity. The meteorological data collected

during the monitoring period is very useful in interpretation of baseline as input for dispersion

models for predicting the Ground Level Concentrations (GLC).

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3.2.2 METEOROLOGICAL DATA RECORDED AT PLANT SITE

A Temporary Weather Monitoring Station was installed at the plant site and temperature, relative

humidity, wind direction, wind speed, rainfall, etc. were recorded for one season 15th October 2021

to 15th January 2022.

Rainfall

No rainfall recorded during study period. Average annual rainfall is 1241 mm.

Temperature

The maximum temperature recorded was 34.70C and the minimum temperature was 10.2 0C at the

plant site.

Relative Humidity

The relative humidity’s he site at are ranging from 37% to 69%

Wind Pattern at Project Site during the study period

Wind rose considered for selection of monitoring stations as per nearest IMD data (Jharsuguda IMD

region) for the season.

Weather monitoring station was established at site to collect micro meteorological data. Wind speed

and direction were recorded at site every hour.

The wind rose shows that winds are predominantly blowing from North East (NE) to South West

(SW). The wind rose diagram of post monsoon season is shown in fig 3.1



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WIND ROSE DIAGRAM OF PLANT SITE Figure: 3.1



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3.2.3 AIR QUALITY[ ADDITIONAL TOR # XVII] The ambient air quality with respect to the study zone of 10 km. radius around the plant site forms

the baseline information. The study area represents mostly rural environment. The various sources of

air pollution in the region are vehicular traffic, dust arising from unpaved village roads & domestic

fuel burning. The Prime objective of baseline air quality survey is to assess the existing air quality of

the area. This will also be useful in assessing the conformity to standards of the ambient air quality

during the operation of the proposed expansion project.

3.2.3.1 SELECTION OF SAMPLING STATIONS

The base line status of the ambient air quality can be assessed through scientifically designed

Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Network.

The selection of sampling locations in the air quality surveillance programme is based on the

following:

(a) Representation of the plant site.

(b) Representation of down wind direction.

(c) Representation of upwind direction.

(d) Representation of cross wind direction.

(e) Representation of Industrial area.

(f) Representation of sensitive receptors.

3.2.3.2 PARAMETERS MONITORED

Ambient air quality was monitored for 2 days in a week for three months (15th October 2021 to 15th

January 2022) to assess the existing status of air pollution and pollution dispersion pattern over the

whole air basin of plant as per the National Ambient Air Quality Standards vide No. S. No. 826 (E)

dated 16th November, 2009.

At each Monitoring Particulate Matter (PM2.5), Particulate Matter (PM10), SO2, NOX, CO, Arsenic, Lead

and Silica are monitored.

3.2.3.3 SAMPLING & ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES INSTRUMENTS USED FOR SAMPLING

APM 550 dust sampler is used for monitoring PM10, PM2.5, SO2 and NOx. CO analyzer is used to

monitor CO. PM10 & PM2.5 are estimated by Gravimetric method, EPA Modified West & Gaeke

method (IS –5182, part III 1969) has been adopted for estimation of SO2, Arsenite modified Jacob –

Hochheiser method (IS –5182, part IV, 1975) has been adopted for estimation of NOx. Collection on

filter paper using respirable dust sampler followed by digestion and ICP analysis (IS 3025 (Part 2)) for



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estimation of Arsenic, Lead and Silica.

Calibration

Calibration charts have been prepared for all gaseous pollutants. The Calibration is carried out when

new absorbing solutions are prepared.

TABLE 3.1.1

TECHNIQUES USED FOR AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING

S.No Parameter Technique Minimum Detectable Limit

(g /m3)

1. Particulate Matter (PM2.5)

APM 550 dust sampler (Gravimetric Method)

5.0

2. Particulate Matter (PM10)

Respirable Dust Sampler (Gravimetric Method)

5.0

3. SO2 EPA Modified West & Gaeke method 4.0

4. NOx Arsenite modified Jacob & Hochheiser 4.5

5. CO Non Dispersive Infra Red (NDIR) Spectroscopy

--

6. Lead Collection on filter paper using respirable dust sampler followed by

digestion and ICP analysis (IS 3025 (Part 2))

0.001

7. Arsenic,

Collection on filter paper using respirable dust sampler followed by

digestion and ICP analysis (IS 3025 (Part 2))

1.84 ng/m3

8 nos. of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations were established with in the study zone of the

plant area in accordance with CPCB guidelines and based on the Wind Rose obtained from Indian

Meteorological Department (IMD) for Jharsuguda.

The sampling locations and their distances are shown in Table 3.1.2 and in Fig 3.2. The Max., Min.,

and 98th percentile values for all the sampling locations for PM2.5, PM10, SO2, NOX, CO, Arsenic, Lead

and Silica are shown in Table 3.1.3 to 3.1.10.

TABLE 3.1.2

AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING STATIONS

S.No. STATION DIRECTION W.R.T.

PLANT SITE

DISTANCE (IN KMS.)

W.R.T. PLANT SITE

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION

A1 Plant site --- --- Represents Plant Site

A2 Tenda Nawapara

SW 0.6 Represents habitation in downwind direction

A3 Bhengari SSW 1.3 Represents habitation in Industrial area



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A4 Charmar SW 4.3 Represents habitation in downwind direction

A5 Tenda NW 1.8 Represents habitation in crosswind direction

A6 Nawagarh NNE 5.0 Represents sensitive receptor (RF)

A7 Chhote Gumda NE 4.8 Represents habitation in Upwind direction

A8 Kotangdi E 2.5 Represents habitation in near Major District Road



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Figure: 2 Map showing Ambient Air Quality Monitoring

Stations

Monitoring Station

A1

A2

A3

A4

A5

A6

A7

A8

A



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TABLE 3.1.3

Sampling Location: Plant Site

Sampling Period: 15th Oct. 2021 to 15th Jan. 2022

Parameter Maximum Minimum 98th percentile Standard as per NAAQS

PM2.5 38.2 g /m3 32.5 g /m3 38.2 g /m3 60 g /m3

PM10 63.7 g /m3 53.9 g /m3 63.7 g /m3 100 g /m3

SO2 15.9 g /m3 13.8 g /m3 15.9 g /m3 80 g /m3

NOX 21.7 g /m3 16.8 g /m3 21.7 g /m3 80 g /m3

CO 1256 g /m3 1168 g /m3 1256 g /m3 2000 g /m3

Pb 0.003 g /m3 0.001 g /m3 0.003 g /m3 1 g /m3

As <1.84 ng/m3 <1.84 ng/m3 <1.84 ng/m3 06 ng/m3

Free silica content in PM10 is observed to be between 0.6 to 2.3 g/m3

TABLE 3.1.4

Sampling Location: Tenda Nawapara



PM2.5 31.3 g /m3 27.5 g /m3 31.3 g /m3 60 g /m3

PM10 52.1 g /m3 45.8 g /m3 52.1 g /m3 100 g /m3

SO2 11.3 g /m3 9.6 g /m3 11.3 g /m3 80 g /m3

NOX 13.6 g /m3 10.7 g /m3 13.6 g /m3 80 g /m3

CO 952 g /m3 875 g /m3 952 g /m3 2000 g /m3

Pb 0.002 g /m3 0.001 g /m3 0.002 g /m3 1 g /m3

As <1.84 ng/m3 <1.84 ng/m3 <1.84 ng/m3 06 ng/m3


TABLE 3.1.5

Sampling Location: Bhengari



PM2.5 37.1 g /m3 30.1 g /m3 37.1 g /m3 60 g /m3

PM10 61.7 g /m3 51.3 g /m3 61.7 g /m3 100 g /m3

SO2 12.9 g /m3 10.4 g /m3 12.9 g /m3 80 g /m3

NOX 15.8 g /m3 12.6 g /m3 15.8 g /m3 80 g /m3

CO 1120 g /m3 1047 g /m3 1120 g /m3 2000 g /m3

Pb 0.003 g /m3 0.001 g /m3 0.003 g /m3 1 g /m3

As <1.84 ng/m3 <1.84 ng/m3 <1.84 ng/m3 06 ng/m3




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TABLE 3.1.6

Sampling Location: Charmar



PM2.5 29.3 g /m3 25.1 g /m3 29.3 g /m3 60 g /m3

PM10 48.9 g /m3 41.8 g /m3 48.9 g /m3 100 g /m3

SO2 10.5 g /m3 8.7 g /m3 10.5 g /m3 80 g /m3

NOX 12.3 g /m3 10.3 g /m3 12.3 g /m3 80 g /m3

CO 917 g /m3 839 g /m3 917 g /m3 2000 g /m3

Pb 0.002 g /m3 0.001 g /m3 0.002 g /m3 1 g /m3

As <1.84 ng/m3 <1.84 ng/m3 <1.84 ng/m3 06 ng/m3


TABLE 3.1.7

Sampling Location: Tenda Sampling Period: 15th Oct. 2021 to 15th Jan. 2022


PM2.5 27.5 g /m3 24.2 g /m3 27.5 g /m3 60 g /m3

PM10 45.9 g /m3 40.3 g /m3 45.9 g /m3 100 g /m3

SO2 9.6 g /m3 8.8 g /m3 9.6 g /m3 80 g /m3

NOX 11.2 g /m3 10.1 g /m3 11.2 g /m3 80 g /m3

CO 875 g /m3 815 g /m3 875 g /m3 2000 g /m3

Pb 0.002 g /m3 0.001 g /m3 0.002 g /m3 1 g /m3

As <1.84 ng/m3 <1.84 ng/m3 <1.84 ng/m3 06 ng/m3


TABLE 3.1.8

Sampling Location: Nawagarh Sampling Period: 15th Oct. 2021 to 15th Jan. 2022


PM2.5 24.1 g /m3 21.5 g /m3 24.1 g /m3 60 g /m3

PM10 40.3 g /m3 35.9 g /m3 40.3 g /m3 100 g /m3

SO2 8.5 g /m3 7.8 g /m3 8.5 g /m3 80 g /m3

NOX 9.6 g /m3 8.7 g /m3 9.6 g /m3 80 g /m3

CO 628 g /m3 604 g /m3 628 g /m3 2000 g /m3

Pb 0.001 g /m3 0.001g /m3 0.001 g /m3 1 g /m3

As <1.84 ng/m3 <1.84 ng/m3 <1.84 ng/m3 06 ng/m3




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TABLE 3.1.9

Sampling Location: Chhote Gumda Sampling Period: 15th Oct. 2021 to 15th Jan. 2022


PM2.5 26.3 g /m3 23.8 g /m3 26.3 g /m3 60 g /m3

PM10 43.9 g /m3 39.7 g /m3 43.9 g /m3 100 g /m3

SO2 9.1 g /m3 8.4 g /m3 9.1 g /m3 80 g /m3

NOX 10.6 g /m3 9.7 g /m3 10.6 g /m3 80 g /m3

CO 768 g /m3 736 g /m3 768 g /m3 2000 g /m3

Pb 0.002 g /m3 0.001 g /m3 0.002 g /m3 1 g /m3

As <1.84 ng/m3 <1.84 ng/m3 <1.84 ng/m3 06 ng/m3


TABLE 3.1.10

Sampling Location: Kotangdi Sampling Period: 15th Oct. 2021 to 15th Jan. 2022


PM2.5 29.9 g /m3 26.5 g /m3 29.9 g /m3 60 g /m3

PM10 49.7 g /m3 44.2 g /m3 49.7 g /m3 100 g /m3

SO2 10.7 g /m3 9.8 g /m3 10.7 g /m3 80 g /m3

NOX 12.3 g /m3 10.7 g /m3 12.3 g /m3 80 g /m3

CO 914 g /m3 874 g /m3 914 g /m3 2000 g /m3

Pb 0.002 g /m3 0.001 g /m3 0.002 g /m3 1 g /m3

As <1.84 ng/m3 <1.84 ng/m3 <1.84 ng/m3 06 ng/m3


3.2.4 BAR DIAGRAMS SHOWING THE SUMMARY OF AMBIENT AIR QUALITY DATA

Figure: 3.3 – Bar Diagram of Ambient Air Quality data



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The 98th percentile PM2.5 concentration recorded at the Plant site is 38.2 g /m3.

The 98th percentile PM10 concentration recorded at the Plant site is 63.7 g /m3.

The 98th percentile SO2 concentrations recorded at the Plant site are 15.9 g/m3

The 98th percentile NOx concentrations recorded at the Plant site are 21.7 g/m3

The 98th percentile CO concentration recorded at the Plant site is 1256 g /m3.

The 98th percentile Pb concentration recorded at the Plant site is 0.003 g /m3.

The 98th percentile As concentration recorded at the Plant site is less than 1.84 ng/m3.

The highest PM2.5 concentration was recorded at Plant site with a value of 38.2 g/m3.

The highest PM10 concentration was recorded at Plant site with a value of 63.7 g/m3.

The highest SO2 concentration was recorded at Plant site with a value of 15.9 g/m3.

The highest NOx concentration was recorded at Plant site with a value of 21.7 g/m3.

The highest CO concentration was recorded at Plant site with a value of 1256 g/m3.

The 98th percentile Pb concentration recorded at the Plant site is 0.003 g /m3.

The 98th percentile As concentration recorded at the Plant site is less than 1.84 ng/m3.

Ambient air quality was monitored for PM2.5, PM10, SO2, NOX, CO, Arsenic, Lead and Silica at 8 stations

including plant site during 15th October 2021 to 15th January 2022. The following are the

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Table No. 3.1.11: AAQ Data Summary

S.No. Parameter Concentration

1. PM2.5 : 21.5 to 38.2 g/m3

2. PM10 : 35.9 to 63.7 g/m3

3. SO2 : 7.8 to 15.9 g/m3

4. NOX : 8.7 to 21.7 g/m3

5. CO : 604 to 1256 g/m3

6. Pb 0.003 – 0.001 g/m3

7. As Less than 1.84 ng/m3

The concentrations of various parameters are within the NAAQS Standards.There is marginal increase

in emissions due to the proposed expansion project due to the emissions from Stack, Fugitive

emissions, Vehicular Emissions the over baseline concentrations. The net resultant incremental GLCs

are calculated and furnished in page no. 4.1 to 4.9 of Chapter # 4. The complete one season data is

shown in Annexure - 5.

3.3 NOISE ENVIRONMENT

The physical description of sound concerns its loudness as a function of frequency. Noise in general is

sound, which is composed of many frequency components of various loudness distributed over the

audible frequency range. Various noise scales have been introduced to describe, in a single number,

the response of an average human being to a complex sound made up various frequencies at different

loudness levels. The most common and heavily favoured of those scales is the A weighted decibel

(dBA). This is more suitable for audible range of 20 to 20,000 Hertz. The scale has been designed to

weigh various components of noise according to the response of a human ear.

The impact of noise sources on surrounding community depends on

• Characteristics of noise sources (instantaneous, intermittent or continuous in nature). It is well

known that steady noise not as annoying as one that is continuously varying in loudness.

• The time, at which noise occurs, for example loud noise levels at night in residential areas are not

acceptable because of sleep disturbance.

• The location of the noise source, with respect to noise sensitive area, which determines the

loudness and period of noise exposure.

The environmental impact of noise can have several effects varying from Noise Induced Hearing Loss

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The environmental impact assessment of noise from the proposed project can be carried out by taking

into consideration of various factors: potential damage to hearing, potential physiological responses,

and annoyance and general community responses.

The main objective of noise level monitoring is to assess the background noise levels in different zones

viz., industrial, commercial, residential and silence zones within the study area.

The basic studies conducted were

a. Assessment of background noise levels.

b. Identification and monitoring the major noise generating sources in the study area.

c. Impact of noise on general population in the study zone of 10 Km. radius.

3.3.1 RECONNAISSANCE

Noise levels were measured at different locations within 10 Km. radius of the plant such as villages,

bus stands etc.

3.3.1.1 BACKGROUND NOISE

Baseline noise data has been measured at different locations using A-weighted sound pressure level

meter.

3.3.1.2 SOURCES OF NOISE

Typical considerations in environmental noise assessment can be divided into two categories; one is

related to noise sources and the other related to potential receiver.

Two quantities are needed to describe completely the strength of the source. They are sound Power

level and directivity. Sound Power levels measures the total sound Power radiated by the source in all

directions whereas directivity is a measure of difference in radiation with direction. This concept of

sound Power level and directivity index makes it possible to calculate the sound pressure level created

by the source.

3.3.2 COMMUNITY NOISE

The ambient noise level is characterized by significant variations above a base or a residual noise level.

The residual noise level is that level below which the ambient noise does not seem to drop during a

given time interval and is generally caused by the unidentified distant sources. It differs in rural and

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experience depends upon the number of noise elements that produce noise concurrently at a given

time that occur during a time interval.

The noise rating developed by EPA for specification of community noise from all sources is the day

night sound level, Ldn. It is similar to a 24 hour equivalent sound level except that during the night

period, which extends from 10.00 P.M to 6.00 A.M. A 10 dBA weighing penalty is added to the account

for the fact that noise at night when people are trying to sleep is judged more annoying than the same

noise during the day time.

The Ldn for a given location in a community is calculated from an hourly equivalent sound level given

by the following equation.

Ldn =10 log (1/24 [15 (10(Ld/10) + 9 (10(Ln+10)/10 )] )

Where Ld is the equivalent noise level during day time (6 A .M. to 10 P.M.)

Ln is the equivalent noise level during night time (10 P.M. to 6 A.M.)

3.3.2.1 OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE

To assess the magnitude of impact due to noise sources, it is essential to know the following:

a. The duration of sound.

b. Distribution through the working day.

c. Overall noise levels.

d. It's composition including frequency and intensity at various intervals of time.

Other factors regarding receiver include

a. The age of the individual.

b. The sensitivity of the individual.

c. The efficiency of the protective devices used.

After characterizing the noise sources noise at receiver's location, the impact must be assessed. The

environmental impact of noise can lead to the following effects.

a. Damages the hearing capacity.

b. Interference in communication.

c. Interference with work.

d. Interference with sleep.

e. Causes annoyance.



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3.3.3 METHODOLOGY ADOPTED FOR NOISE LEVEL OBSERVATION

For measurement of Ambient Noise level in the Study area, a Digital Sound Level Meter (Make &

Model: Lutron SL-4001) was used. The instrument was calibrated with a Standard Acoustic calibrator

before using in the field. The measurements were carried out continuously for the 24-hour period to

obtain hourly equivalent sound pressure level, 1 hour Leq. From these values, day and night time as

well as 24-hour Leq values were also calculated. The Leq is the equivalent continuous sound level,

which is equivalent to the same sound energy as the fluctuating sound measured in the same period.

Table No. 3.3.1: Guidance for Assessment of Representativeness and Reliability of Baseline Environmental Attributes

Attributes & Sampling Measurement

Method

Remarks

Noise Network Frequency

Hourly equivalent

noise levels

Identified study

area

Once in each

season

Instrument:

Noise level meter

IS:4954-1968 as

adopted by CPCB

Hourly equivalent

noise levels

In plant

(1.5 m from

machinery)

Once Instrument:

Noise level meter

CPCB/OSHA

Hourly equivalent

noise levels

Highways Once in each

season

Instrument:

Noise level meter

CPCB/IS:4954-1968

3.3.4 NOISE LEVEL OBSERVATIONS IN THE STUDY AREA

Baseline noise levels have been monitored at different locations within the study zone of the plant.

The impact of Noise levels will be confined to max. of 2.0 Kms. Only. However, there are only 5 stations

are available within 2.0 Km. radius, hence we have chosen monitoring stations more than 2.0 Kms.

also. 8 nos. of stations have been selected for measurement of noise levels and their distances with

respect to site are shown in Table No.3.3.2. The noise level data is shown in Table No. 3.3.3. The

monitoring sites shown in topographical map in figure 3.4.

TABLE 3.3.2

NOISE LEVEL MONITORING STATIONS

S.N STATION DIRECTION W.R.T.

PLANTSITE

DISTANCE (IN KMS.)

W.R.T. PLANT SITE


N1 Plant site --- --- Represents the Plant Site (Industrial area)



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N2 Tenda Nawapara

SW 0.8 Represents nearest habitation

N3 Bansmura W 2.9 Represents Residential area

N4 Tenda NW 1.9 Represents Residential area

N5 Chhote Gumda NE 5.0 Represents Commercial area

N6 Kotangdi E 1.9 Represents sensitive area near school

N7 Khokhoroama SSE 3.2 Represents sensitive area near RF

N8 Bhengari SSW 1.8 Represents Residential Area near Industry

TABLE 3.3.3

EQUIVALENT DAY NIGHT NOISE LEVELS

S.No. LOCATION EQUIVALENT NOISE LEVELS (dBA) STANDARD

DAY NIGHT DAY-NIGHT

N1 Plant site* 69 57 68.35 *Industrial Zone Day time – 75 dBA

Night time – 70 dBA

Residential Zone Day time – 55 dBA


# Commercial Zone Day time – 65 dBA


** Silence zone Daytime – 50 dBA


N2 Tenda Nawapara 53 48 55.57

N3 Bansmura 48 36 47.35

N4 Tenda 45 31 43.88

N5 Chhote Gumda# 62 50 61.35

N6 Kotangdi** 47 33 43.35

N7 Khokhoroama** 42 30 41.35

N8 Bhengari* 65 52 64.10

*The noise levels monitored near Industrial Activity (i.e. Plant site & Bhengari) are within the norms

prescribed for Industrial Zone.

** The noise levels monitored at Sensitive areas (i.e. Kotangdi & Khokhoroama) is within the norms

prescribed for Silence Zone.

# The noise levels monitored at Commercial Areas (i.e. Chhote Gumda) is within the norms prescribed

for Commercial Zone

The noise levels monitored at all residential areas are within the norms prescribed for Residential

Zone.



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3.3.5 BAR DIAGRAM SHOWING THE SUMMARY OF NOISE LEVEL MONITORING DATA

Figure: 3.5 – Bar Diagram of Noise level data



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Figure : 4 Map showing Noise Level

Monitoring Stations

Monitoring Station

N1

N2

N3

N8

N4

N7

N5

N6

N



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3.4 WATER QUALITY IMPACTS

3.4.1 SURFACE WATER QUALITY[ADDITIONAL TOR # XVI]

Kurket River (3.6 Kms.) & Barkha Nallah (1.7 Kms.) & Tenda Nallah (2.5 Kms.) are flowing at from

the plant site. 2 samples from Kurket River & 1 (one) sample from Barkha Nallah & 1 (one) sample

from Tenda Nallah has been collected. No other samples have been collected as there is no

availability of water in the seasonal streams. Surface water samples have been collected and

analyzed for various physico-chemical parameters. The following are the analysis results as per the

standards of BIS :2296. The analysis is furnished in Table No. 3.4.1 & 3.4.2.

TABLE NO. 3.4.1 -SURFACE WATER QUALITY ANALYSIS

Station: Kurket River (SW1 & SW2) Month: December 2021

S.NO. PARAMETER UNIT SW1 (Upstream)

SW2 (Downstream)

Standard as per BIS : 2296

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

1. Colour --- --- --- ---

2. pH --- 7.5 7.5 6.5-8.5

3. Turbidity NTU 4.3 4.4 ---

4. Electrical Conductivity ms/cm 286 283 ---

5. Total Dissolved Solids mg/l 169 167 500

6. Dissolved Oxygen mg/l 5.8 5.7 ---

CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS

7. Total Hardness mg/l 212 212 1500

8. Calcium Hardness ( as Ca) mg/l 125 124 200

9. Magnesium Hardness (as Mg) mg/l 87 88 100

10. Alkalinity mg/l 88 86 600

11. Sulphates mg/l 64 61 400

12. Chlorides mg/l 88 89 600

13. Nitrates as NO3 mg/l 4.1 4.0 20

14. Fluoride as F mg/l 0.31 0.31 1.5

15. Sodium as Na mg/l 22 22 ----

16. BOD mg/l 2.6 2.7 3.0

17. COD mg/l 8 8 ----

18. Residual chlorine mg/l <0.01 <0.01 ----

19. Cyanides as CN- mg/l <0.01 <0.01 0.05

20. Phenols as C6H5OH mg/l Absent Absent 0.005

21. Hexavalent chromium as Cr mg/l <0.01 <0.01 0.05

22. Iron as Fe mg/l 0.11 0.12 50

23. Copper as Cu mg/l <0.01 <0.01 1.5

24. Arsenic as As mg/l <0.01 <0.01 0.2

25. Selenium mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

26. Cadmium as cd mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

27. Boron as B mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01



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28. Mercury as Mg mg/l <0.001 <0.001 <0.01

29. Lead as Pb mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

30. Silica as SiO2 mg/l 3.3 3.4 ----

31. Mineral oil mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

32. Total coliforms (MPN/100 ml)

48 53 500

TABLE NO. 3.4.2 : SURFACE WATER QUALITY ANALYSIS

Station: Barkha Nallah (SW3) & Tenda Nallah (SW4) Month: December 2021

S.NO. PARAMETER UNIT SW3

SW4

Standard as per BIS : 2296


1. Colour --- --- --- ----

2. pH --- 7.6 7.7 6.5-8.5

3. Turbidity NTU 5.2 5.5 -----

4. Electrical Conductivity ms/cm 350 393 -----

5. Total Dissolved Solids mg/l 214 236 500

6. Dissolved Oxygen mg/l 6.1 5.9 ----


7. Total Hardness mg/l 254 267 1500

8. Calcium Hardness ( as Ca) mg/l 158 165 200

9. Magnesium Hardness (as Mg) mg/l 96 102 100

10. Alkalinity mg/l 74 86 600

11. Sulphates mg/l 86 97 400

12. Chlorides mg/l 106 115 600

13. Nitrates as NO3 mg/l 4.7 4.5 20

14. Fluoride as F mg/l 0.26 0.29 1.5

15. Sodium as Na mg/l 29 30 ----

16. BOD mg/l 5.3 5.9 3.0

17. COD mg/l 11 11 ----

18. Residual chlorine mg/l <0.01 <0.01 ----

19. Cyanides as CN- mg/l <0.01 <0.01 0.05

20. Phenols as C6H5OH mg/l Absent Absent 0.005

21. Hexavalent chromium as Cr mg/l <0.01 <0.01 0.05

22. Iron as Fe mg/l 0.19 0.21 50

23. Copper as Cu mg/l <0.01 <0.01 1.5

24. Arsenic as As mg/l <0.01 <0.01 0.2

25. Selenium mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

26. Cadmium as cd mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

27. Boron as B mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

28. Mercury as Mg mg/l <0.001 <0.001 <0.01

29. Lead as Pb mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

30. Silica as SiO2 mg/l 3.7 3.9 ----

31. Mineral oil mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

32. Total coliforms (MPN/100 ml) 57 66 500



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3.4.2 INTERPRETATION OF SURFACE WATER ANALYSIS

The following are the analytical values (Minimum & Maximum values among all the stations) of the

surface water samples collected for the following parameters:

Table No. 3.4.3: Range of concentration values for Surface Water Analysis

S.No. Parameter : Range of Concentration

1. pH : 7.5 to 7.7

2. DO (in mg/l) : 5.7 to 6.1

3. BOD (in mg/l) : 2.6 to 5.9

4. COD (in mg/l) : 8 to 11

5. TDS (in mg/l) : 167 to 236

6. Sulphates (in mg/l) : 61 to 97

7. Chlorides (in mg/l) : 88 to 115

All the parameters in the water samples collected are in conformity with BIS: 2296.

3.4.3 GROUND WATER QUALITY ANALYSIS

The ground water samples have been collected and analyzed for various parameters like pH,

Suspended Solids, Total Dissolved Solids, Temperature, Total Hardness, Calcium Hardness,

Magnesium hardness, Alkalinity, Fluoride, Chloride, Sulphates, Nitrates, Phenolic compounds,

Heavy metals etc. and is compared with the standards to know the water quality. Selection of

sampling locations will be generally done based on the following factors:

• Representation of plant site.

• Topography

• Industrial Areas

• Residential areas

• Agricultural Activity

Eight (8) numbers of ground water samples from bore wells were collected from the nearby villages

to assess ground water quality impacts. The ground water sampling locations and their distances

from the plant site are shown in Table 3.4.4. These water samples are analyzed for various

parameters as per IS: 10500. The ground water characteristics were shown in table Nos. 3.4.5 to

3.4.12. The Ground water sampling stations are shown in Fig. 3.6.



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TABLE 3.4.4

GROUND WATER QUALITY SAMPLING STATIONS

S.No STATION DIRECTION

W.R.T.

PLANTSITE

DISTANCE

(IN KMS.)

W.R.T.

PLANT SITE


GW1 Plant site --- --- Representing the plant site (Industrial area)

GW2 Tenda Nawapara

SW 0.8 Representing nearest Residential Area

GW3 Baronakunda NNE 5.7 Borewell sample selected based on topography

(upstream)

GW4 Pandripani SEE 5.3 Borewell sample selected based on topography

(downstream)

GW5 Charmar SW 4.3 Borewell sample representing Habitation

GW6 Bastipali NWW 3.6 Borewell sample representing Habitation

GW7 Kotangdi E 1.9 Borewell sample representing Habitation

GW8 Garghoda NEE 8.8 Represents Urban area



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Figure : 6 Map showing Ground

Water Quality Monitoring Stations

Monitoring Station

GW

GW1

GW2

GW3

GW4

GW5

GW6

GW7

GW8



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TABLE 3.4.5

GROUND WATER QUALITY ANALYSIS

Sampling Location: Plant site Month: December 2021

S.NO. PARAMETER Standard as per IS: 10500

Desirable limit (Permissible limit)

UNIT SAMPLE


1. Colour 5 (25) Hazen < 5

2. Odour U/O --- U/O

3. pH 6.5 – 8.5 7.6

4. Turbidity 5 (10) NTU 2.9

5. Electrical Conductivity Limit not specified s/cm 669

6. Total Dissolved Solids 500 (2000) mg/l 395

7. Total Soluble Solids --- mg/l 0.7


8. Total Hardness 300 (600) mg/l 251

9. Calcium Hardness 200 (200 as Ca) mg/l 156

10. Magnesium Hardness 30 (100 as Mg) mg/l 95

11. Alkalinity 200 (600) mg/l 189

12. Sulphates 200 (400) mg/l 164

13. Chlorides 250 (1000) mg/l 191

14. Nitrates as NO3 45 (45) mg/l 3.5

15. Fluoride as F 1.0/1.5 mg/l 0.35

16. Sodium as Na Limit not specified mg/l 41

17. Residual chlorine 0.2 mg/l <0.01

18. Cyanides as CN- 0.05 (0.05) mg/l <0.01

19. Phenols as C6H5OH 0.001 (0.002) mg/l Absent

20. Total chromium as Cr 0.05 (0.05) mg/l <0.01

21. Iron as Fe 0.3 (1.0) mg/l 0.09

22. Copper as Cu 0.05 (1.5) mg/l <0.01

23. Arsenic as As 0.01 (0.01) mg/l <0.01

24. Selenium as Se 0.01 (0.01) mg/l <0.01

25. Cadmium as cd 0.01 (0.01) mg/l <0.01

26. Boron as B 1.0 (5.0) mg/l <0.01

27. Mercury as Hg 0.001 (0.001) mg/l <0.001

28. Lead as Pb 0.05 (0.05) mg/l <0.01

29. Silica as SiO2 --- mg/l 2.1

30. Manganese as Mn 0.1 (0.3) Mg/l <0.01

31. Anionic detergents as MBAS 0.2 (1.0) Mg/l <0.01

32. Total coliforms 10 (-) (MPN/100 ml) Absent

U/O – Unobjectionable



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TABLE 3.4.6 GROUND WATER QUALITY ANALYSIS

Sampling Location: Tenda Nawapara Month: December 2021



UNIT SAMPLE



2. Odour U/O -- U/O

3. pH 6.5 – 8.5 7.7









11. Alkalinity 200 (600) mg/l 174

12. Sulphates 200 (400) mg/l 173

13. Chlorides 250 (1000) mg/l 197








21. Iron as Fe 0.3 (1.0) mg/l 0.09

22. Copper as Cu 0.05 (1.5) mg/l <0.01

23. Arsenic as As 0.01 (0.01) mg/l <0.01


25. Cadmium as cd 0.01 (0.01) mg/l <0.01

26. Boron as B 1.0 (5.0) mg/l <0.01

27. Mercury as Hg 0.001 (0.001) mg/l <0.001

28. Lead as Pb 0.05 (0.05) mg/l <0.01


30. Manganese as Mn 0.1 (0.3) mg/l <0.01

31. Anionic detergents as MBAS 0.2 (1.0) mg/l <0.01





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TABLE 3.4.7


Sampling Location: Baronakunda Month: December 2021



UNIT SAMPLE




3. pH 6.5 – 8.5 7.5









11. Alkalinity 200 (600) mg/l 196

12. Sulphates 200 (400) mg/l 144

13. Chlorides 250 (1000) mg/l 201








21. Iron as Fe 0.3 (1.0) mg/l 0.1

22. Copper as Cu 0.05 (1.5) mg/l <0.01

23. Arsenic as As 0.01 (0.01) mg/l <0.01


25. Cadmium as cd 0.01 (0.01) mg/l <0.01

26. Boron as B 1.0 (5.0) mg/l <0.01

27. Mercury as Hg 0.001 (0.001) mg/l <0.001

28. Lead as Pb 0.05 (0.05) mg/l <0.01








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TABLE 3.4.8


Sampling Location: Pandripani Month: December 2021



UNIT SAMPLE




3. pH 6.5 – 8.5 7.6









11. Alkalinity 200 (600) mg/l 182

12. Sulphates 200 (400) mg/l 176

13. Chlorides 250 (1000) mg/l 178








21. Iron as Fe 0.3 (1.0) mg/l 0.12

22. Copper as Cu 0.05 (1.5) mg/l <0.01

23. Arsenic as As 0.01 (0.01) mg/l <0.01


25. Cadmium as cd 0.01 (0.01) mg/l <0.01

26. Boron as B 1.0 (5.0) mg/l <0.01

27. Mercury as Hg 0.001 (0.001) mg/l <0.001

28. Lead as Pb 0.05 (0.05) mg/l <0.01








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TABLE 3.4.9


Sampling Location: Charmar Month: December 2021



UNIT SAMPLE




3. pH 6.5 – 8.5 7.8

4. Turbidity 5 (10) NTU 3








11. Alkalinity 200 (600) mg/l 175

12. Sulphates 200 (400) mg/l 166

13. Chlorides 250 (1000) mg/l 199








21. Iron as Fe 0.3 (1.0) mg/l 0.08

22. Copper as Cu 0.05 (1.5) mg/l <0.01

23. Arsenic as As 0.01 (0.01) mg/l <0.01


25. Cadmium as cd 0.01 (0.01) mg/l <0.01

26. Boron as B 1.0 (5.0) mg/l <0.01

27. Mercury as Hg 0.001 (0.001) mg/l <0.001

28. Lead as Pb 0.05 (0.05) mg/l <0.01








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TABLE 3.4.10


Sampling Location: Bastipali Month: December 2021



UNIT SAMPLE



2. Odour U/O ---- U/O

3. pH 6.5 – 8.5 7.5









11. Alkalinity 200 (600) mg/l 188

12. Sulphates 200 (400) mg/l 173

13. Chlorides 250 (1000) mg/l 205








21. Iron as Fe 0.3 (1.0) mg/l 0.1

22. Copper as Cu 0.05 (1.5) mg/l <0.01

23. Arsenic as As 0.01 (0.01) mg/l <0.01


25. Cadmium as cd 0.01 (0.01) mg/l <0.01

26. Boron as B 1.0 (5.0) mg/l <0.01

27. Mercury as Hg 0.001 (0.001) mg/l <0.001

28. Lead as Pb 0.05 (0.05) mg/l <0.01








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TABLE 3.4.11


Sampling Location: Kotangdi Month: December 2021



UNIT SAMPLE




3. pH 6.5 – 8.5 7.7









11. Alkalinity 200 (600) mg/l 194

12. Sulphates 200 (400) mg/l 167

13. Chlorides 250 (1000) mg/l 188








21. Iron as Fe 0.3 (1.0) mg/l 0.13

22. Copper as Cu 0.05 (1.5) mg/l <0.01

23. Arsenic as As 0.01 (0.01) mg/l <0.01


25. Cadmium as cd 0.01 (0.01) mg/l <0.01

26. Boron as B 1.0 (5.0) mg/l <0.01

27. Mercury as Hg 0.001 (0.001) mg/l <0.001

28. Lead as Pb 0.05 (0.05) mg/l <0.01








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TABLE 3.4.12


Sampling Location: Garghoda Month: December 2021



UNIT SAMPLE




3. pH 6.5 – 8.5 7.7






Total Hardness 300 (600) mg/l 244



9. Alkalinity 200 (600) mg/l 194

10. Sulphates 200 (400) mg/l 167

11. Chlorides 250 (1000) mg/l 188








19. Iron as Fe 0.3 (1.0) mg/l 0.13

20. Copper as Cu 0.05 (1.5) mg/l <0.01

21. Arsenic as As 0.01 (0.01) mg/l <0.01


23. Cadmium as cd 0.01 (0.01) mg/l <0.01

24. Boron as B 1.0 (5.0) mg/l <0.01

25. Mercury as Hg 0.001 (0.001) mg/l <0.001

26. Lead as Pb 0.05 (0.05) mg/l <0.01




30. Total coliforms 10 (-) (MPN/100 ml) < 5




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3.4.4 INTERPRETATION OF GROUNDWATER ANALYSIS The following are the analysis results collected during study period

Table No. 3.4.13: Range of concentration values for Ground Water Analysis

S.No. Parameter Range of Concentration

1. pH : 7.5 to 7.8

2. TSS (in mg/l) : 0.5 to 0.9

3. TDS (in mg/l) : 384 to 420

4. Total Hardness (in mg/l) : 220 to 255

5. Chlorides (in mg/l) : 178 to 205

6. Fluoride (in mg/l) : 0.32 to 0.67

7. Iron (in mg/l) : 0.08 to 0.13

The groundwater sample collected near Industry indicates no Groundwater contamination due to

the Industrial Activity. There is no contamination of the ground water. Heavy metals present in

ground water are within the Limits. The Groundwater sample analysis indicates that all physical,

Chemical & Bacteriological parameters of all the samples collected are within the standards as per

BIS-10500 standards.

3.5 LAND ENVIRONMENT

3.5.1 GEOLOGICAL & HYDROGEOLOGICAL STATUS OF THE DISTRICT [ADDITIONAL TOR # XV]

The district is mainly covered by rocks of Archaean to Cretaceous age, with some isolated pockets of

Recent to Sub-recent alluvium. Based on the water bearing property, the rocks of the district can be

divided into (i) hard rocks: comprising crystalline and metamorphic and consolidated sedimentary

rocks of Chhattisgarh Super group (ii) Soft rocks: comprising of semi consolidated rocks belonging to

Gondwana Supergroup and younger alluvium.

These crystalline and metamorphic rocks mainly occur along the northern boundary of the district

with some patchy occurrence in Baramkela, Sarangarh, Kharsia and Raigarh blocks. The crystalline in

parts of Dharamjaigarh- Lailunga- "lamnar blocks are part of Chhotanagpur- gneissic complex. These

are mainly composed of quartz mica schist and quartzite with granite gneiss, intruded by granite

and dolerite. The Chhotanagpur gneissic complex covers 20 % of the district area. The rocks of

unclassified metamorphic belt of Bilaspur- Raigarh-Ambikapur occurs in parts of Kharsia, Ghargoda

blocks in linear patches. (Plate-V) The south and south central part of the district is covered with

unmetamorphosed, structurally less disturbed Proterozoic sediments of Chhattisgarh Supergroup.

These sediments cover nearly 40% of total area of the district; these are horizontally bedded non-



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fossiliferous formations. The Chhattisgarh Supergroup in the district can be classified into two

Groups i.e. Chandrapur and Raipur group. The Raigarh Formation in the district has been intruded

by dolerite dyke trending WNW- ESE. The outcrop of dolerite dykes can be seen in Kharsia-Raigarh

blocks around Bhupdeopur- Gejamunda- Nansian and Aneri and Karrakot villages in Baramkela

block. These are mainly doleritic to gabbroic in texture, hard and massive.

The Gondwana sediments cover 40% area of the district. The Gondwana rocks of the area are

divided into (1)Talchir Formation (2) Karharbari Formation (3) Barakar Formation and (4) Kamthi

Formation. The Gondwana rocks are faulted and intrusives are rarely present in the district. The

Talchir Formation in the district is mainly represented by shale and silty shale with occasional

boulder bed at the base. The shales are thinly laminated and bedded and interbedded with silty

shale, "lalchir shale is found in some parts of Kharsia and Dharamjaigarhblcoks. Karharbari

Formation in the Dharamjaigarh block, "lalchir Formation is overlain by Karharbari Formation, which

consists of sandstone and shale intercalation. It occupies only small patches in the district. Barakar

Formation covers maximum part of Gondwana area. The Barakars are represented by thick

sequence (>500 m) of sandstone, shale, clay stone, and sand shale intercalation.The Barakar

sandstone/shale is semi -consolidated, horizontally to low dipping strata.

The aquifer material controlling ground water flow can be broadly divided into two major media(1)

Fractured media and(2) Porous media. The shallow aquifers both in hard and soft rocks in the

district are wide spread and largely in use except in few parts of Baramkela, PusaurandRaigarh

blocks. The shallow aquifers are being tapped through dug wells, dug cum bore wells or shallow

bore wells drilled to a depth of 60 m. The weathered mantle and shallow fractures mainly constitute

the shallow aquifers. The thickness of weathered mantle varies from 5 to 20m bgl. Nearly 90% of

wells are in the depth range between 5 and15 mbgl. The hand pumps installed by PHED for drinking

water taps the shallow fracture zone down to 60 m bgl. The deeper aquifers have been identified in

both hard and soft rocks. The development of the deeper aquifer in hard rock area is localized in

patches of Baramkela, Pusaur and Raigarh blocks occupied by Raigarh Formation. The deeper

aquifer is being tapped by using power pumps. The depth of these bore wells varies between 60 to

120 m bgl.The deeper zone in Barakar Formation beyond 180m depth is more potential.

The ground water occurrence in hard rocks particularly in crystalline and metamorphic terrain which

covers 1372.4 sq. km (22%) area is restricted to phreatic zone only, which extends down to 60m.

Exploration, in this terrain revealed that no potential zone occurs below phreatic zone. The

distribution of ground water in these formations show that the morphological low areas have better



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ground water prospect than the highs. The area is suitable for dug wells and shallow bore wells up

to 60 m depth. The rocks of Chhattisgarh Supergroup comprise of both phreatic and semi confined

aquifer in weathered mantle, fractures and cavernous zones.TheChandarpur Sandstone covers 753

sq. km area mostly in hill ranges. The sandstones of Chandarpur is highly silicified and devoid of

primary porosity. The low-lying Chandarpur sandstone covered area has phreatic aquifer. However

deep fractured zone at Kerajhar and Kutela has been found, controlled by deep-seated lineaments.

The Chandarpur shale is acquiclude in nature, they hardly posses any weathered zone and covers a

small area in Sarangarh and Raigarh block. The distribution of ground water in Chandarpur area is

poor and the movement of water is restricted along joints and fractures. The ground water

occurrence in areas covered by Raigarh Formation, (148sq. km) is in phreatic or semi confined

condition. These shales are calcareous in subsurface and many a times gypsiferous, having good

secondary porosity in parts of Raigarh, Pusaur and Kharsia blocks. The Raigarh Formation in

Baramkela block is predominantly dolomite having cavernous zones and is good repository of

ground water. Seasonal weak auto flow conditions exist at few places within Raigarh Formation like

Gotma village.

The shally part of Raigarh Formation in Baramkela and Sarangarh blocks is poor aquifer to aquiclude.

The occurrence of ground water in shales of Raigarh Formation is restricted to weathered mantle

only. l. The dolerite dykes within the Raigarh Formation in Raigarh block have acted as good barrier

obstructing the deeper ground water movement and thus turning the northern part of these linear

dykes rich in ground water. The hill range of Chandarpur sandstone, north of these dykes with slope

and dip towards south act as recharge area for the narrow strip of land 5 to 1 km wide where a large

numbers of high yielding wells exist. The potential of ground water immediately south to the dyke is

moderate. Overall the Raigarh Formation covered area in the district is good for ground water

development because of its high yield potential. The aquifer can be divided into two zones shallow

and deeper aquifers. The sustainability of the shallow zones in hard rocks particularly in the bore

wells tapping Raigarh Formation in Baramkela- Raigarh-Sarangarh- Pusauar and Kharsia blocks are

under threat. Many dug wells and hand pumps get dried up during summer. The shallow aquifer in

Granitic terrain also has poor sustainability but not that severe as in areas covered by Raigarh

Formation. The dug wells are abandoned or defunct in large parts of Raigarh-Pusaur and Baramkela

blocks Exploration in hard rocks revealed that out of 30 borewells drilled in the district, 27 borewells

encountered fracture zones between 10-60m bgl, frequency of occurrence of deeper fracture zones

are less.



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Porous media- the Gondwana rocks, alluvium and laterite pockets, which cover nearly 42% of the

district, comprise the porous media and forms the soft rock formations. The semi-consolidated

Gondwana Formations occupies the entire Gharghoda and Tamnar block and large part of

Dharamjaigarh block and parts of Kharsia, Raigarh and Lailunga blocks. The Gondwana rocks possess

both primary and secondary porosity. Ground water in this formation occurs in phreatic, semi-

confined and confined condition. The alluvium is present in isolated pockets and cover very small

area. Thin cover of alluvium occurs in parts of Baramkela, Sarangarh, Raigarh and Gharghoda blocks.

The alluvium cover has primary porosity where phreatic aquifer is developed.

The area covered by Gondwana Formation has no problem of sustainability. The weathered zone

followed by granular and fractured zone provides sufficient water to the wells. In the Gondwana

formation the deeper aquifer to a depth of 450m bgl has been deciphered.Construction of 30 tube

wells through exploration in Gondwana Formation has proved that the deeper aquifer zones are

more productive than shallower zones. The tube wells constructed beyond 200m depth have good

discharge. All other wells having depth range of 200m have limited discharge. In these wells the

upper 30m zone has not been tapped.

The Gondwana rocks covers 42% of the area (2667 sq.km.) within the district. Barakars are the most

promising formation covering an area of 1644 sq. km. The ground water occurs in both phreatic and

semi-confined to confined condition. Two distinct perennial autoflow zones have been demarcated,

one in Tamnar and the other one at Gharghoda, and Dharamjaigarh blocks in the Mand and Kelo

rivers sub basins respectively. The deeper aquifer zones encountered between 150-400m bgl has

maximum of 6m piezometric head above ground level.

The other shallow autoflow area up to a depth of 10m has been demarcated around Sithra,

Khadgaon, Bayasi around Dumparpali area of Gharghoda, Dharamjaigarh and Lailunga blocks.

Ground water in Kamthi and Karharbari Formations, which cover nearly 80sq.km area occurs in

phreatic and semi-confined to confined condition. Kamthi covered area has good granular zone in

shallow depth in comparison to that of Barakar Formation. Springs are also common in the Kamthi

Formation. The Kamthi- Karharbari area is suitable for both shallow and deep tube wells. The lalchirs

are predominantly shale and are aquiclude in nature is devoid of any deeper zone and have only

phreatic zone. The area is suitable for dug wells and shallow tube wells only.

The alluvium covered areas particularly in southern bank of Mahanadi in Baramkela block and some

part of Pusaur block have good potential aquifer in shallow zones and are good for development



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through filter point wells. The distribution of ground water in this alluvium is not continuous but in

isolated patches.

Transmissivity of Raigarh Formation varies from 14 to 510 m2/ day whereas the Storativity is recorded

between 0.14 x 104 and 1.18x106. The Transmissivity and Storativityof Barakar Formation ranges

between 3 to 143 m2/ day and 1.72 x 102to 7.86 x 10"4 respectively.

In all there are 48 no. of observation wells (i.e. National Hydrograph Network Stations); out of which

40 no. are dug wells and 8 no are piezometers were established in the district to monitor the water levels

four times a year and water quality once a year. Depth to water level in the phreatic aquifer during pre-

monsoon period remains mostly between 3 and 14 m bgl and that in post-monsoon period lies

between 2 to 6 m bgl. Similarly, the water level in the semi-confined to confined aquifers vary from 10 to

60 m bgl in pre-monsoon and 5-15 m bgl in post-monsoon period. Two auto flow zones have been

demarcated in the Barakar Formation area having maximum piezometric head of 6 m above ground level.

Long term trend analysis of water level data show fall in 36% and rise in 18% of dugwells in pre-monsoon

whereas in post-monsoon 38% of the wells registered fall in water level and 18% of the dug wells showed

rise in the water levels. The overall scenario shows shift in water use from phreatic to semi-confined

zone and increased draft for irrigation purpose in selected pockets of Baramkela- Pusaur- Raigarh

and Kharsia blocks. Overall, the topography in the study area varies between 215 m to 403 m above

msl. Hydro geology of the district is shown in Figure No. 3.7.

Fig: 3.7: Hydrogeological Map of Raigarh District



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DRAINAGE PATTERN

There is no major river within 1 Km. radius of the plant. The study area is mainly drained by Kurket

River and their tributaries. This river system comes under Mahanadi River basin. The drainage

pattern in the area is sub-parallel and dendritic in nature with high drainage density indicating the

formations in the area are moderately porous & permeable in nature and are having medium to

high surface runoff.

The area as a whole represents a highly slope, drained by a number of east flowing channels which

debouches into the one major river i.e. Kurket River (at 3.6 Kms. from plant site). Drainage pattern

map of 10 Km. radius is shown in Figure No. 3.8.

3.5.2 MINERAL RESERVES

There are no mineral reserves in the study area.

3.5.3 SEISMIC EFFECT

The plant site falls in zone-2 of Seismic Zone classification of India.

Fig: 3.8: Drainage Map of the study area



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3.5.4 LAND USE PATTERN

The following is the land use pattern within 10 Km radius of the plant site and Satellite Imagery and

LULC map in Figure No.3.10 & 3.11 respectively.

Table 3.5.1: Break-Up of Land Use/ Land Cover Pattern of the Study Area

S.No. LAND USE Area in (Sq. km) Area in %

1. BUILT- UP LAND A. Settlements B. Industrial area

10.048 9.106

3.2 2.9

2. WATERBODIES A. Tank / River / Reservoir

27.004

8.6

3. FOREST A. Dense/Scrub Forest

90.432

28.8

4. CROP LAND A. Single crop B. Double crop C. Crop land within forest

121.832 20.096 3.454

38.8 6.4 1.1

5. WASTELANDS A. Land with scrub B. Land without scrub C. Ash pond D. Mining area

22.922

4.71 0.341 0.942

7.3 1.5 1.1 0.3

TOTAL 314 100

Project site

Figure 3.9: Seismic zone classification of India



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Figure 3.10: Map showing Satellite Imagery



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Figure 3.11: Map showing LULC



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3.5.5 SOIL ENVIRONMENT

Eight (8) no. of soil samples were collected and for analyzed for various parameters like texture,

infiltration rate, bulk density, pH, Ca, Mg, Na, K, Zn, Mn etc. The Soil samples are taken from depth

of 15 - 90 cm will be collected. The Physio-chemical characteristics of soil were analyzed using

standard methods.

Selection of sampling locations will be generally done based on the following factors:

• Representation of plant site.

• Industrial Areas

• Residential areas

• Agricultural Activity

• Proximity to the Forest

• Proximity to Water body

The soil quality sampling locations and their distances from the plant site are shown in Table No.

3.5.2. The soil characteristics are shown in Table No. 3.5.3. The soil quality sampling stations are

shown in Figure No. 3.12.

TABLE 3.5.2

SOIL QUALITY SAMPLING STATIONS

S.NO STATION DIRECTION W.R.T.

PLANT SITE

DISTANCE (IN KMS.)

W.R.T. PLANT SITE


S1 Plant Site (S1) --- --- Sample representing the plant site (Industrial area)

S2 Tenda Nawapara

SW 1.0 Sample represents nearest habitation area

S3 Bansmura W 3.1 Sample represents agricultural activity

S4 Tenda NW 2.3 Sample represents agricultural activity

S5 Nawagarh NNE 4.8 Sample represents agricultural activity near RF

S6 Balhamura NWW 5.8 Sample represents agricultural activity

S7 Bhengari SSW 1.9 Sample representing near Industrial area

S8 Garghoda NEE 8.5 Sample representing commercial area



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Figure :12 Map showing Soil Quality

Monitoring Stations

Monitoring Station

S1

S2

S3

S8 S4

S7

N5

N6

S



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`TABLE 3.5.3: Soil Characteristics in the Study area Sampling Period: December 2021

S.No Parameter Units Sampling Locations

S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8

1. Bulk Density g/cc 1.5 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.5

2. Infiltration rate Cm/sec 1.3 1.3 1.1 1.2 1.1 1.2 1.1 1.3

3. pH --- 7.4 7.5 7.3 7.6 7.5 7.4 7.5 7.5

4. Soil type --- Sandy

Loam

Loamy Clay

Loam

Loamy Clay

Loam

Loamy Clay

Loam

Clay

Loam

5. Calcium mg/100 gm 439 465 457 438 410 444 459 471

6. Electrical Conductivity µS/cm 157 162 147 154 166 157 160 129

7. Nitrogen Kg/Ha 134 128 152 138 117 147 135 142

8. Available Phosphorous as

P2O5

Kg/Ha 68 78 47 70 66 58 74 61

9. Potash Kg/Ha 195 204 217 185 203 227 216 206

10. Mn mg/100 gm 254 247 238 267 229 250 241 233

11. Zn mg/100 gm 51 47 47 53 59 45 39 48

12. Pb mg/100 gm 26 31 28 25 29 24 24 22



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Table No. 3.5.4: Soil Standard Classification

S.No. Parameters Classification

1. pH <4.5 extremely acidic 4.51 - 5.0 very strong acidic 5.01 - 5.5 strongly acidic 5.51-6.0 moderately acidic 6.1 - 6.5 slightly acidic 6.51 - 7.3 Neutral 7.31-7.8 slightly alkaline 7.81-8.5 moderately alkaline 8.51 – 9.0 strongly alkaline >9.0 Very strongly alkaline

2. Nitrogen (Kg/ha) Up to 50 very less 51-100 less 110-150 good 151-300 better >300 sufficient

3. Phosphorus (Kg/ha) Up to 15 very less 15 – 30 less 31-50 medium 51-65 on average sufficient 66-80 sufficient >80 more than sufficient

4. Potassium (Kg/ha) 0 – 120 very less 120-180 less 180-240 medium 241-300 average 301-360 better >360 more than sufficient

3.5.6 INTERPRETATION ON SOIL QUALITY

Samples collected from identified locations indicate pH value ranging from 7.3 to 7.6, which shows

that the soil is neutral to moderately alkaline in nature. Soil texture is mostly Loamy in the study area.

Total nitrogen ranges from 117 to 152 kg/ha, indicates that good amount of nitrogen is present in the

soil and Phosphorous is present in the range of 47 to 78 kg/ha which is average sufficient to

sufficient. Potassium is found to be ranging from 185 to 227 Kg/ha which is medium range. Hence,

need to supplement Phosphorous and Potassium to the farmers in the area, so that soil fertility and

accordingly agriculture yield will increase.



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3.6 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT

The Biological Environment study has been carried out as a part of the EIA study report to understand

the present status of ecosystem prevailing in the study area and to study the floristic and fauna

diversity of the terrestrial and aquatic environment of the study area within the 10 km radius of the

plant site.

Data collection has been sourced from:

a) Primary source (i.e. Field study)

b) Secondary source (i.e. Local habitants, Literature, Internet, concern Govt. departments

etc.)

All the collected data were classified to interpret the impact of emissions from the proposed

expansion project on the flora and fauna of the region. Survey of the wild plants as well as cultivated

crop plants was made and all the available information was recorded.

3.6.1 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

The present study was undertaken with the following objectives:

i. To assess the nature and distribution of vegetation in and around the plant within the

study area.

ii. To assess the biodiversity of natural system, present in the study area.

iii. Details of flora and fauna, Endemic, Rare, Endangered and Threatened (RET Species)

separately for core and buffer area based on such primary field survey and secondary

secures and clearly indicating the Schedule of fauna present. In case of any scheduled -I

fauna found in the study area, the necessary plan along with budgetary provisions for

their conservation should be prepared in consultation with State Forest and Wildlife

Department.

iv. To study the likely impact of the proposed expansion project on the Biological

Environment and to suggest mitigation measure, if required.

3.6.2 METHODOLOGY OF THE FLORAL AND FAUNAL STUDY

Biological Environment Study was conducted in the month of December 2021 during Post Monsoon

season by Dr. K. Bayapu Reddy (FAE – EB) & team to assess the list of terrestrial plant and animal

species that occur in the core area and the buffer area up to 10 Km radius from plant site. The entire

core area has been surveyed for enumeration of flora and fauna.



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During survey and secondary data, it was found that Schedule – I fauna are present within 10 Km.

radius of the study area.

3.6.3 DESCRIPTION OF THE PLANT SITE & STUDY AREA






Subsequently obtained Consent to Operate (CTO) from CECB and same is valid till 31st October 2024.

Existing plant is having 10.06 Ha Ha. (24.856 acres) of land. Total 10.06 Ha. of land is in possession of

management. Proposed expansion will be taken up in the Existing plant premises only. No additional

Land envisaged for expansion

There are no Notified National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Migratory Corridors of Wild

animals, or other protected areas except Reserve and Protected Forests within the 10 Km buffer

zone. Movement of Elephants is observed within 10 Kms. radius of the plant, as per the secondary

source

Following Reserve Forest & Protected Forest are present within 10 Kms. radius of the study area:

Marpahar RF, Bojia RF, Dhumapahar RF, Lamikhair RF, Lotan RF, Suhai RF, Rabo Dongri RF, Suhai RF,

Mar Pahar RF, Katangdi PF, Chhindpani PF, Nawagarh PF.

3.6.4 CONSERVATION PLAN

During survey and secondary data, it was found that Schedule – I fauna are present within 10 Km.

radius of the study area.

Conservation Plan is prepared and same is enclosed as Annexure – 13. Budgetary allocation for

conservation of Schedule – 1 species will be approved by Principle Chief Conservator of Forests

(PCCF), Raipur, Chhattisgarh towards implementation of Conservation Plan. Species of bird such as

Peacock is reported from the forest areas of the buffer zone are listed in Schedule - I of the Indian

Wildlife (Protection) Act. However, Peacock is listed under the Least concern category. The proposed



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expansion activity of the industry is not going to pose any additional threat to Schedule-1 fauna. List

of Flora and Fauna will be listed in Conservation Plan.

3.6.5 INTERPRETATION OF BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT STUDY

Prediction of impacts is based both on the direct & indirect; short-term as well as long-term;

irreversible & irreversible impacts that are most likely to occur owing to the proposed industrial

activity during establishment and operation. Following are ecological factors that are considered

most significant as far as the impact on flora and fauna are concerned:

(a) Whether there shall be any reduction in species diversity

(b) Whether there shall be any habitat loss or fragmentation

(c) Whether there shall be any additional risk or threat to the rare or endangered or endemic

or threatened (REET)species

(d) Whether there shall be any impairment of ecological functions such as (i) disruption of

food chains, (ii) decline in species population and or (iii) alterations in predator-prey

relationships.

Table No. 3.6.1: Interpretation on Ecology & Biodiversity Study

S.No. Factor/Objective Remark

(a) Whether there shall be any reduction in species diversity

No Proposed expansion will be taken in the existing plant premises only and no additional land is envisaged for the proposed expansion project. Land use of the plant is Industrial and it is also observed that no Endemic, Rare, Endangered and Threatened (RET) species of flora were found in the entire study area listed by Botanical Survey of India and also None of the vertebrates other than Aves belong to either the Rare or endangered or the threatened (RET) category of the IUCN or Schedule-I of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act. However, movement of Elephants is observed within 10 Kms. radius of the plant, as per the secondary source. Conservation plan is prepared. Budgetary allocation of Rs. 20 Lakhs is earmarked for conservation of Schedule – 1 species and will be approved by Principle Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF), Raipur, Chhattisgarh towards implementation of Conservation plan.

(b) Whether there shall be any habitat loss or fragmentation

No

• Plant site and study area does not come under the any specific habitat for specific species.

• Study area is not the part of any notified Elephant corridors / Migratory routes for birds etc.

• As per the secondary source, movement of Elephants (Schedule – I fauna) is observed within 10 Kms. radius of the plant site.



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Conservation plan is prepared. Budgetary allocation of Rs. 20 Lakhs is earmarked for conservation of Schedule – 1 species and will be approved by Principle Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF), Raipur, Chhattisgarh towards implementation of Conservation plan..

(c) Whether there shall be any additional risk or threat to the rare or endangered or endemic or threatened (REET) species

No

• As per the study carried out and Botanical Survey of India, it is found that No Endemic, Rare, Endangered and Threatened (RET) species of flora were found in the study area.

• As per the secondary source, movement of Elephants (Schedule – I fauna) is observed within 10 Kms. radius of the plant site. Conservation plan is prepared. Budgetary allocation of Rs. 20 Lakhs is earmarked for conservation of Schedule – 1 species and will be approved by Principle Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF), Raipur, Chhattisgarh towards implementation of Conservation plan..

(d) Whether there shall be any impairment of ecological functions such as (i) disruption of food chains, (ii) decline in species population and or (iii) alterations in predator-prey relationships.

No In the proposed expansion project following environment protection measures will be provided for duly complying with norms stipulated by MoEF&CC / CECB:

• Water will be sprayed at all strategic coal transfer points

such as conveyors, loading unloading points etc.

• Conveyors, transfer points etc. will be provided with

enclosures.

• Crusher will be provided with Dust extraction system

followed by Bag filters and finally emitted through a stack

of 30 m height.

• All required emission control systems will be installed in the

proposed project.

• Closed loop water system is envisaged, hence there will not

be any waste water generation from process.

• Process wastewater will be recycled back in the washing

circuit.

• Sanitary waste will be treated in septic tank by Sub-surface

dispersion trench.

• Washery rejects is main solid waste generated from the

proposed coal washery unit and same will be given to



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prospective clients.

• Greenbelt is considered essential for maintaining the

stability of the environment of the area. 8.253 Acres of

area will be developed greenbelt whch is inclusive of

existing greenbelt area.

3.7 SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT [ ADDITIONAL TOR # III)

The study area covers within a radius of 10 km from the Plant site. The socio-economic profile of the

study area of 42 Census Villages is presented based on site visits; discussions with the villagers and

the secondary data available from various agencies such as Hand Books for Census 2011.

Social Impact Assessment study of the 10 Km. radius is furnished in page no. 7.18 to 7.35 of Chapter #

7 of EIA report.

Demographic details based on Hand Books for Census 2011 of the study area is shown below:



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TABLE NO.3.7.1: POPULATION BREAK UP AS PER CENSUS 2011

S.NO.

VILLAGE NAME

NO_HOUSE HOLDS

TOT_POPULATION

TOT_MALE

TOT_FEMALE

POPULATION_SC

MALE_SC

FEMALE_SC

POPULATION_ST

MALE_ST

FEMALE_ST

1 Amapali 163 811 403 408 57 29 28 558 274 284

2 Amlidih 300 1333 679 654 105 57 48 640 323 317

3 Bade Gumda 309 1328 660 668 130 68 62 441 208 233

4 Bagchaba 138 658 328 330 92 51 41 398 195 203

5 Bahirkela 539 1998 955 1043 69 34 35 1147 547 600

6 Baihamuda 383 1767 879 888 85 38 47 1169 586 583

7 Baronakunda 302 1198 589 609 68 28 40 906 452 454

8 Bhalmundi 80 305 157 148 0 0 0 276 144 132

9 Bhalumar 188 839 418 421 82 41 41 200 101 99

10 Bhendra 394 1559 764 795 131 64 67 1060 522 538

11 Bhengari 251 976 497 479 60 26 34 295 154 141

12 Bilaskhar 110 396 194 202 33 17 16 299 146 153

13 Charmar 153 666 346 320 19 10 9 248 123 125

14 Charratangar 513 2001 1013 988 80 41 39 1715 869 846

15 Chheerbhauna 57 223 103 120 0 0 0 161 74 87

16 Chhote Gumda

315 1285 630 655 292 150 142 201 88 113

17 Dangninara 99 381 186 195 9 3 6 287 140 147

18 Dehridih 135 535 259 276 18 7 11 424 207 217

19 Deormar 117 463 235 228 26 12 14 395 203 192

20 Dokarbuda 159 673 339 334 29 18 11 319 157 162

21 Donga Bhouna 85 382 187 195 24 12 12 333 162 171

22 Gharghoda 19618 79425 39330 40095 6096 3028 3068 46718 22983 23735

23 Gharghodi 448 1953 936 1017 58 24 34 1179 576 603

24 Jarkat 155 610 300 310 1 1 0 514 257 257

25 Kanchanpur 443 1750 850 900 126 60 66 1305 636 669

26 Kataipali See 301 1190 613 577 43 24 19 876 450 426

27 Katangdih 178 709 343 366 74 35 39 430 209 221

28 Khokhro Ama 44 149 79 70 0 0 0 139 74 65

29 Lamikhar 91 374 187 187 21 11 10 325 161 164



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S.NO.

VILLAGE NAME

NO_HOUSE HOLDS

TOT_POPULATION

TOT_MALE

TOT_FEMALE

POPULATION_SC

MALE_SC

FEMALE_SC

POPULATION_ST

MALE_ST

FEMALE_ST

30 Lotan 128 519 262 257 13 6 7 191 94 97

31 Malideh 35 157 76 81 0 0 0 6 3 3

32 Nawagarh 297 1093 541 552 122 67 55 557 275 282

33 Nawapara 535 2396 1223 1173 487 255 232 326 165 161

34 Nawapara Tenda

367 1543 771 772 101 44 57 894 443 451

35 Pakadarha 92 363 175 188 125 54 71 211 107 104

36 Pandripani 67 320 144 176 0 0 0 298 134 164

37 Panikhet 147 681 340 341 12 6 6 267 138 129

38 Rabo 139 614 300 314 30 17 13 329 154 175

39 Singhijhap 91 347 173 174 15 6 9 301 153 148

40 Suhai 19 67 29 38 0 0 0 0 0 0

41 Tenda 321 1375 674 701 128 67 61 1178 575 603

42 Tendubhantha 65 222 111 111 4 3 1 49 25 24

TABLE NO.3.7.2: LITERACY LEVELS OF THE POPULATION UP AS PER CENSUS 2011

S.NO. VILLAGE NAME P_LIT M_LIT F_LIT P_ILL M_ILL F_ILL

1 Amapali 514 286 228 297 117 180

2 Amlidih 812 461 351 521 218 303



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3 Bade Gumda 776 446 330 552 214 338

4 Bagchaba 360 202 158 298 126 172

5 Bahirkela 1125 616 509 873 339 534

6 Baihamuda 974 573 401 793 306 487

7 Baronakunda 622 363 259 576 226 350

8 Bhalmundi 172 101 71 133 56 77

9 Bhalumar 609 346 263 230 72 158

10 Bhendra 951 547 404 608 217 391

11 Bhengari 675 388 287 301 109 192

12 Bilaskhar 230 142 88 166 52 114

13 Charmar 551 294 257 115 52 63

14 Charratangar 1135 662 473 866 351 515

15 Chheerbhauna 131 68 63 92 35 57

16 Chhote Gumda 774 443 331 511 187 324

17 Dangninara 227 137 90 154 49 105

18 Dehridih 334 201 133 201 58 143

19 Deormar 304 173 131 159 62 97

20 Dokarbuda 461 263 198 212 76 136

21 Donga Bhouna 246 126 120 136 61 75

22 Gharghoda 45411 26229 19182 34014 13101 20913

23 Gharghodi 1026 560 466 927 376 551

24 Jarkat 202 120 82 408 180 228

25 Kanchanpur 1011 606 405 739 244 495

26 Kataipali See 739 453 286 451 160 291

27 Katangdih 410 245 165 299 98 201

28 Khokhro Ama 81 52 29 68 27 41

29 Lamikhar 206 118 88 168 69 99

30 Lotan 406 221 185 113 41 72

31 Malideh 127 64 63 30 12 18

32 Nawagarh 584 328 256 509 213 296

33 Nawapara 1917 1058 859 479 165 314

34 Nawapara Tenda 960 547 413 583 224 359



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35 Pakadarha 147 84 63 216 91 125

36 Pandripani 155 87 68 165 57 108

37 Panikhet 462 255 207 219 85 134

38 Rabo 357 205 152 257 95 162

39 Singhijhap 226 131 95 121 42 79

40 Suhai 30 13 17 37 16 21

41 Tenda 812 469 343 563 205 358

42 Tendubhantha 114 66 48 108 45 63

TABLE NO.3.7.3: WORKERS CLASSIFICATION AS PER CENSUS 2011 (MAIN & MARGINAL)

S.NO.

VILLAGE NAME

TOT_WORK_P

OPULATION

TOT_WORK_MALE

TOT_WORK_FEMALE

MAINWORK_POPULATION

MAINWORK_MALE

MAINWORK_FEMALE

MARGWORK_POPULATION

MARGWORK_MALE

MARGWORK_FEMALE

1 Amapali 437 217 220 260 178 82 177 39 138

2 Amlidih 747 405 342 200 183 17 547 222 325

3 Bade Gumda 761 388 373 386 253 133 375 135 240

4 Bagchaba 315 175 140 71 67 4 244 108 136

5 Bahirkela 919 542 377 261 213 48 658 329 329

6 Baihamuda 832 487 345 540 351 189 292 136 156



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S.NO.

VILLAGE NAME

TOT_WORK_P

OPULATION

TOT_WORK_MALE

TOT_WORK_FEMALE

MAINWORK_POPULATION

MAINWORK_MALE

MAINWORK_FEMALE

MARGWORK_POPULATION

MARGWORK_MALE

MARGWORK_FEMALE

7 Baronakunda 654 326 328 220 165 55 434 161 273

8 Bhalmundi 183 89 94 128 76 52 55 13 42

9 Bhalumar 289 252 37 283 250 33 6 2 4

10 Bhendra 634 448 186 380 325 55 254 123 131

11 Bhengari 573 290 283 553 276 277 20 14 6

12 Bilaskhar 204 109 95 204 109 95 0 0 0

13 Charmar 431 221 210 428 221 207 3 0 3

14 Charratangar 1160 600 560 677 429 248 483 171 312

15 Chheerbhauna 115 65 50 84 55 29 31 10 21

16 Chhote Gumda

626 381 245 589 356 233 37 25 12

17 Dangninara 209 102 107 208 102 106 1 0 1

18 Dehridih 259 160 99 145 130 15 114 30 84

19 Deormar 143 118 25 141 116 25 2 2 0

20 Dokarbuda 343 179 164 326 171 155 17 8 9

21 Donga Bhouna 224 116 108 117 95 22 107 21 86

22 Gharghoda 40945 23245 17700 23049 16396 6653 17896 6849 11047

23 Gharghodi 1113 570 543 409 215 194 704 355 349

24 Jarkat 424 220 204 46 30 16 378 190 188

25 Kanchanpur 639 491 148 481 419 62 158 72 86

26 Kataipali See 749 383 366 513 312 201 236 71 165

27 Katangdih 378 197 181 280 168 112 98 29 69

28 Khokhro Ama 90 50 40 89 50 39 1 0 1

29 Lamikhar 223 108 115 104 99 5 119 9 110

30 Lotan 314 160 154 184 142 42 130 18 112

31 Malideh 97 47 50 11 10 1 86 37 49

32 Nawagarh 600 309 291 49 44 5 551 265 286

33 Nawapara 651 583 68 610 554 56 41 29 12

34 Nawapara Tenda

700 423 277 639 416 223 61 7 54



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S.NO.

VILLAGE NAME

TOT_WORK_P

OPULATION

TOT_WORK_MALE

TOT_WORK_FEMALE

MAINWORK_POPULATION

MAINWORK_MALE

MAINWORK_FEMALE

MARGWORK_POPULATION

MARGWORK_MALE

MARGWORK_FEMALE

35 Pakadarha 178 89 89 147 82 65 31 7 24

36 Pandripani 202 98 104 95 62 33 107 36 71

37 Panikhet 374 183 191 267 132 135 107 51 56

38 Rabo 220 154 66 132 111 21 88 43 45

39 Singhijhap 104 94 10 102 94 8 2 0 2

40 Suhai 35 19 16 17 14 3 18 5 13

41 Tenda 769 373 396 229 208 21 540 165 375

42 Tendubhantha 134 71 63 28 20 8 106 51 55

TABLE NO.3.7.4: CULTIVATORS CLASSIFICATION AS PER CENSUS 2011 (MAIN & MARGINAL)

S.NO. VILLAGE NAME MAIN_CL_P MAIN_CL_M MAIN_CL_F MARG_CL_P MARG_CL_M MARG_CL_F

1 Amapali 134 118 16 0 0 0

2 Amlidih 87 84 3 64 35 29

3 Bade Gumda 201 109 92 12 3 9

4 Bagchaba 52 50 2 1 0 1

5 Bahirkela 113 105 8 74 39 35

6 Baihamuda 233 148 85 10 5 5

7 Baronakunda 129 119 10 39 19 20



EIA report 3.57


8 Bhalmundi 36 24 12 6 1 5

9 Bhalumar 140 130 10 1 0 1

10 Bhendra 14 12 2 2 0 2

11 Bhengari 100 89 11 0 0 0

12 Bilaskhar 9 7 2 0 0 0

13 Charmar 56 49 7 2 0 2

14 Charratangar 158 139 19 120 44 76

15 Chheerbhauna 46 28 18 13 5 8

16 Chhote Gumda 190 136 54 5 3 2

17 Dangninara 18 18 0 0 0 0

18 Dehridih 73 71 2 0 0 0

19 Deormar 17 16 1 0 0 0

20 Dokarbuda 80 72 8 3 1 2

21 Donga Bhouna 91 75 16 88 18 70

22 Gharghoda 8448 6786 1662 3011 1055 1956

23 Gharghodi 364 181 183 17 9 8

24 Jarkat 12 12 0 31 31 0

25 Kanchanpur 286 267 19 26 24 2

26 Kataipali See 252 166 86 147 44 103

27 Katangdih 120 66 54 7 2 5

28 Khokhro Ama 0 0 0 0 0 0

29 Lamikhar 52 51 1 66 4 62

30 Lotan 28 22 6 2 0 2

31 Malideh 7 7 0 0 0 0

32 Nawagarh 25 24 1 12 8 4

33 Nawapara 65 56 9 5 5 0

34 Nawapara Tenda 207 180 27 14 0 14

35 Pakadarha 15 12 3 0 0 0

36 Pandripani 47 47 0 9 8 1

37 Panikhet 87 81 6 2 1 1

38 Rabo 43 37 6 10 1 9

39 Singhijhap 18 18 0 0 0 0



EIA report 3.58


40 Suhai 11 11 0 2 2 0

41 Tenda 199 190 9 2 0 2

42 Tendubhantha 5 4 1 2 2 0

NOTE:

TABLE NO.3.7.5: AGRICULTURAL LABOURS CLASSIFICATION AS PER CENSUS 2011 (MAIN & MARGINAL)

S.NO. VILLAGE NAME MAIN_AL_P MAIN_AL_M MAIN_AL_F MARG_AL_P MARG_AL_M MARG_AL_F

1 Amapali 75 18 57 161 24 137

2 Amlidih 51 48 3 445 162 283

3 Bade Gumda 136 105 31 340 118 222

4 Bagchaba 1 1 0 234 106 128

5 Bahirkela 78 58 20 576 283 293

6 Baihamuda 201 121 80 209 92 117

7 Baronakunda 60 23 37 379 133 246

8 Bhalmundi 90 52 38 48 11 37

9 Bhalumar 80 64 16 3 0 3

10 Bhendra 281 253 28 225 108 117

11 Bhengari 429 167 262 18 12 6

12 Bilaskhar 187 97 90 0 0 0

13 Charmar 359 162 197 0 0 0

14 Charratangar 478 263 215 360 127 233

MAINCL P MAIN CULTIVATORS POPULATION

MAINCLM MAIN CULTIVATORS MALE

MAIN CL F MAIN CULTIVATORS FEMALE

MARGCLP MARGINAL CULTIVATORS POPULATION

MARGCLM MARGINAL CULTIVATORS MALE

MARG CLF MARGINAL CULTIVATORS FEMALE



EIA report 3.59

S.NO. VILLAGE NAME MAIN_AL_P MAIN_AL_M MAIN_AL_F MARG_AL_P MARG_AL_M MARG_AL_F

15 Chheerbhauna 26 17 9 12 4 8

16 Chhote Gumda 294 157 137 14 7 7

17 Dangninara 185 81 104 1 0 1

18 Dehridih 31 25 6 109 29 80

19 Deormar 115 93 22 2 2 0

20 Dokarbuda 241 95 146 14 7 7

21 Donga Bhouna 14 11 3 18 3 15

22 Gharghoda 9487 5596 3891 13634 5058 8576

23 Gharghodi 2 0 2 675 335 340

24 Jarkat 20 8 12 341 155 186

25 Kanchanpur 130 103 27 104 36 68

26 Kataipali See 212 107 105 84 24 60

27 Katangdih 150 94 56 89 25 64

28 Khokhro Ama 87 49 38 1 0 1

29 Lamikhar 50 46 4 53 5 48

30 Lotan 147 112 35 128 18 110

31 Malideh 1 1 0 86 37 49

32 Nawagarh 10 10 0 535 253 282

33 Nawapara 13 9 4 19 15 4

34 Nawapara Tenda 334 159 175 41 5 36

35 Pakadarha 97 36 61 30 6 24

36 Pandripani 34 10 24 96 26 70

37 Panikhet 169 43 126 90 35 55

38 Rabo 0 0 0 26 11 15

39 Singhijhap 80 74 6 2 0 2

40 Suhai 5 2 3 16 3 13

41 Tenda 17 9 8 534 163 371

42 Tendubhantha 9 5 4 100 47 53



EIA report 3.60

NOTE:

TABLE NO.3.7.6: HOUSEHOLD INDUSTRY WORKERS CLASSIFICATION AS PER CENSUS 2011(MAIN & MARGINAL)

S.NO. VILLAGE NAME MAIN_HH_P MAIN_HH_M MAIN_HH_F MARG_HH_P MARG_HH_M MARG_HH_F

1 Amapali 4 3 1 2 2 0

2 Amlidih 4 4 0 17 6 11

3 Bade Gumda 2 1 1 4 2 2

4 Bagchaba 10 10 0 8 1 7

5 Bahirkela 5 3 2 2 2 0

6 Baihamuda 11 7 4 2 1 1

7 Baronakunda 2 2 0 3 1 2

8 Bhalmundi 0 0 0 0 0 0

9 Bhalumar 0 0 0 0 0 0

10 Bhendra 0 0 0 25 13 12

11 Bhengari 0 0 0 0 0 0

12 Bilaskhar 0 0 0 0 0 0

13 Charmar 0 0 0 1 0 1

14 Charratangar 5 4 1 0 0 0


16 Chhote Gumda 3 2 1 1 1 0

17 Dangninara 0 0 0 0 0 0

18 Dehridih 2 2 0 2 0 2

19 Deormar 0 0 0 0 0 0

MAIN AL P MAIN AGRICULTURAL LABOR POPULATION

MAIN AL M MAIN AGRICULTURAL LABOR MALE

MAIN AL F MAIN AGRICULTURAL LABOR FEMALE

MARG AL P MARGINALAGRICULTURALLABORPOPULATION

MARGAL M MARGINAL AGRICULTURAL LABOR MALE

MARG AL F MARGINAL AGRICULTURAL LABOR FEMALE



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S.NO. VILLAGE NAME MAIN_HH_P MAIN_HH_M MAIN_HH_F MARG_HH_P MARG_HH_M MARG_HH_F

20 Dokarbuda 0 0 0 0 0 0

21 Donga Bhouna 2 1 1 1 0 1

22 Gharghoda 322 224 98 292 141 151

23 Gharghodi 9 4 5 7 6 1

24 Jarkat 0 0 0 0 0 0

25 Kanchanpur 7 5 2 0 0 0

26 Kataipali See 2 1 1 0 0 0

27 Katangdih 0 0 0 0 0 0

28 Khokhro Ama 0 0 0 0 0 0

29 Lamikhar 0 0 0 0 0 0

30 Lotan 0 0 0 0 0 0

31 Malideh 0 0 0 0 0 0

32 Nawagarh 0 0 0 0 0 0

33 Nawapara 1 1 0 0 0 0

34 Nawapara Tenda 0 0 0 0 0 0

35 Pakadarha 0 0 0 0 0 0

36 Pandripani 5 1 4 1 1 0

37 Panikhet 0 0 0 6 6 0

38 Rabo 1 1 0 0 0 0

39 Singhijhap 0 0 0 0 0 0

40 Suhai 0 0 0 0 0 0

41 Tenda 0 0 0 1 0 1


NOTE:

MAIN HH P MAIN HOUSE HOLDERS POPULATION

MAIN HH M MAIN HOUSE HOLDERS MALE

MAIN HH F MAIN HOUSE HOLDERS FEMALE

MARG HH P MARGINAL HOUSE HOLDERS POPULATION

MARG HH M MARGINAL HOUSE HOLDERS MALE

MARG HH F MARGINAL HOUSE HOLDERS FEMALE



EIA report 3.62

TABLE NO.3.7.7: OTHER WORKERS CLASSIFICATION AS PER CENSUS 2011 (MAIN & MARGINAL)

S.NO. VILLAGE NAME MAIN_OT_P MAIN_OT_M MAIN_OT_F MARG_OT_P MARG_OT_M MARG_OT_F

1 Amapali 47 39 8 14 13 1

2 Amlidih 58 47 11 21 19 2

3 Bade Gumda 47 38 9 19 12 7

4 Bagchaba 8 6 2 1 1 0

5 Bahirkela 65 47 18 6 5 1

6 Baihamuda 95 75 20 71 38 33

7 Baronakunda 29 21 8 13 8 5

8 Bhalmundi 2 0 2 1 1 0

9 Bhalumar 63 56 7 2 2 0

10 Bhendra 85 60 25 2 2 0

11 Bhengari 24 20 4 2 2 0

12 Bilaskhar 8 5 3 0 0 0

13 Charmar 13 10 3 0 0 0

14 Charratangar 36 23 13 3 0 3


16 Chhote Gumda 102 61 41 17 14 3

17 Dangninara 5 3 2 0 0 0

18 Dehridih 39 32 7 3 1 2

19 Deormar 9 7 2 0 0 0

20 Dokarbuda 5 4 1 0 0 0

21 Donga Bhouna 10 8 2 0 0 0

22 Gharghoda 4792 3790 1002 959 595 364

23 Gharghodi 34 30 4 5 5 0

24 Jarkat 14 10 4 6 4 2

25 Kanchanpur 58 44 14 28 12 16

26 Kataipali See 47 38 9 5 3 2

27 Katangdih 10 8 2 2 2 0

28 Khokhro Ama 2 1 1 0 0 0

29 Lamikhar 2 2 0 0 0 0

30 Lotan 9 8 1 0 0 0

31 Malideh 3 2 1 0 0 0



EIA report 3.63

S.NO. VILLAGE NAME MAIN_OT_P MAIN_OT_M MAIN_OT_F MARG_OT_P MARG_OT_M MARG_OT_F

32 Nawagarh 14 10 4 4 4 0

33 Nawapara 531 488 43 17 9 8

34 Nawapara Tenda 98 77 21 6 2 4

35 Pakadarha 35 34 1 1 1 0

36 Pandripani 9 4 5 1 1 0

37 Panikhet 11 8 3 9 9 0

38 Rabo 88 73 15 52 31 21

39 Singhijhap 4 2 2 0 0 0

40 Suhai 1 1 0 0 0 0

41 Tenda 13 9 4 3 2 1


NOTE:

TABLE NO.3.7.8: NON WORKERS CLASSIFICATION AS PER CENSUS 2011

S.NO. VILLAGE NAME NON_WORK_P NON_WORK_M NON_WORK_F

1 Amapali 374 186 188

2 Amlidih 586 274 312

3 Bade Gumda 567 272 295

4 Bagchaba 343 153 190

5 Bahirkela 1079 413 666

6 Baihamuda 935 392 543

MAIN OT P MAIN OTHER WORKERS POPULATION

MAIN OT M MAIN OTHER WORKERS MALE

MAIN OT F MAIN OTHER WORKERS FEMALE

MARG OT P MARGINAL OTHER WORKERS POPULATION

MARGOT M MARGINAL OTHER WORKERS MALE

MARG OT F MARGINAL OTHER WORKERS FEMALE



EIA report 3.64


7 Baronakunda 544 263 281

8 Bhalmundi 122 68 54

9 Bhalumar 550 166 384

10 Bhendra 925 316 609

11 Bhengari 403 207 196

12 Bilaskhar 192 85 107

13 Charmar 235 125 110

14 Charratangar 841 413 428

15 Chheerbhauna 108 38 70

16 Chhote Gumda 659 249 410

17 Dangninara 172 84 88

18 Dehridih 276 99 177

19 Deormar 320 117 203

20 Dokarbuda 330 160 170

21 Donga Bhouna 158 71 87

22 Gharghoda 38480 16085 22395

23 Gharghodi 840 366 474

24 Jarkat 186 80 106

25 Kanchanpur 1111 359 752

26 Kataipali See 441 230 211

27 Katangdih 331 146 185

28 Khokhro Ama 59 29 30

29 Lamikhar 151 79 72

30 Lotan 205 102 103

31 Malideh 60 29 31

32 Nawagarh 493 232 261

33 Nawapara 1745 640 1105

34 Nawapara Tenda 843 348 495

35 Pakadarha 185 86 99

36 Pandripani 118 46 72

37 Panikhet 307 157 150

38 Rabo 394 146 248



EIA report 3.65


39 Singhijhap 243 79 164

40 Suhai 32 10 22

41 Tenda 606 301 305

42 Tendubhantha 88 40 48



EIA report 4.1

CHAPTER – 4

ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

&

MITIGATION MEASURES

4.1 INTRODUCTION

Impact prediction is a very important phenomenon in evaluating the environmentally potential adverse

impacts for any proposed industrial project. The impact prediction is always carried out under worst

possible conditions so as to mitigate or to eliminate the environmental hazards. These predictions thus

calculated are superimposed over the baseline data to calculate the net impact on the environment

after the proposed project comes into production.

4.2 AIR ENVIRONMENT [ADDITIONAL TOR # XIV]

It is possible that increase in the background concentration of even a minor constituent of the

atmosphere may lead to significant changes in the atmospheric properties. So, these changes are

essential in understanding potential climatic changes due to air pollutants. For example, under strongly

stable condition, disturbances are highly damped and mixing of pollutants is strongly suppressed. It is

under such conditions that the worst air pollution episodes have occurred.

Prediction of impacts is the most important component in the environmental impact assessment

studies. Several scientific techniques and methodologies are available to predict impacts of

developmental activities on physico, ecological and socioeconomic environments. Such predictions are

superimposed over the baseline (pre project) status of environmental quality to derive the ultimate

(post project) scenario of environmental conditions. The prediction of impacts helps to identify the

environmental management plan required to be executed during and after commissioning the proposed

project to minimize the adverse impacts on environmental quality.

The mathematical models are the best tools to quantitatively describe cause-effect relationships

between sources of pollution and different components of environment. In case, mathematical models

are not available or it is not possible to identify / validate through models for particular situation,

prediction could be arrived at through available scientific knowledge and judgments.

4



EIA report 4.2

The mathematical model used for predictions in the present study include, steady state Gaussian Plume

dispersion model designed for multiple point sources for air quality, Wave divergence and Federal

Highway Administration (FHWA) models for noise levels. In case of water, land, biological and socio-

economic environments the predictions have been made based on available scientific knowledge and

judgments.

4.2.1 IMPACT ON TOPOGRAPHY AND CLIMATE

4.2.1.1 IMPACT ON TOPOGRAPHY

The major envisaged topographical changes would be limited to the immediate vicinity of the plant. The

change in topography will be only due to manmade structures like Industrial complex and Administrative

building. Similarly, it will invite positive benefits in the form of land levelling and green belt

development within the plant.

4.2.1.2 IMPACTS ON CLIMATE

As the temperature of the flue gases will be at ambient temperature only. Hence there will not be any

thermal imbalance due to the proposed project.

4.2.2 PREDICTION OF IMPACTS ON AIR ENVIRONMENT

It is absolutely essential to study the impacts of air pollution on its environs due to the proposed

expansion project. These impacts are assessed with the help of Mathematical model based on steady

state Gaussian Plume Dispersion Model designed for multiple point sources for short term. In the

present case, Industrial Source Complex Short Term (ISCST-3), 1993 dispersion model based on steady

state Gaussian plume dispersion, designed for multiple point sources for short term developed by

United States Environment Protection Agency (USEPA) has been used for simulations from point

sources.

Model Input

Emissions

The stack details & emission data from the stack is shown in Table 4.2.1

TABLE 4.2.1

STACK EMISSIONS

S.No. Stack attached to Dia (m)

Height (m)

Temp. of flue gas

Velocity of flue

PM (g/s)

SO2 (g/s)

NOx (g/s)



EIA report 4.3

(0C) gas (m/sec)

1. Coal Crusher 0.5 30 35 5.0 0.05 - -

2. DG Set (250 KVA) 0.18 4

(above building)

90 2.5 0.003 0.2 0.03

Receptor Locations

The software is capable of generating a polar receptor grid at every 10 radial angles at specified

distances (in Kms).

Meteorological data

For the prediction of rise in Ground Level concentrations of pollutants, the actual hourly meteorological

data recorded at the site during the study period (15th October 2021 to 15th January 2022) is converted

to mean meteorological hourly data as specified by CPCB and the same is used in the model. In the

absence of site specific mixing heights, mixing heights published in ‘Spatial distribution of hourly mixing

depths over Indian region’ by Dr. R.N.Gupta have been used.

Presentation of results

In the present case model simulations have been carried out for the post monsoon season. For the short

term simulations, the concentrations have been estimated around 1600 receptors to obtain optimum

description of variations in concentrations over the site in 10 Km. radius covering 16 directions.

Model Output

The output contains the first through sixth highest concentration values at each receptor, Maximum

concentration tables and daily concentration tables for each averaging period.

4.2.3 SOURCES OF AIR EMISSIONS The identified sources of emission are following:

• Raw material unloading

• Coal yard

• Storage bunkers, hoppers

• Coal crusher

• Conveyers & transfer points

• Due to Vehicular movement



EIA report 4.4

The predicted max. Incremental rise in PM concentration (24 hourly) will be 0.17 g/m3 at a distance of

500 m from the origin stack in the down wind direction over the baseline concentrations.

The predicted incremental rise in PM concentration due to the Vehicular emission will be 0.57 g/m3.

Hence the total predicted incremental rise due to the emission from coal washery plant and due the

vehicular emission will be 0.17 g/m3 + 0.57 g/m3 = 0.74 g/m3

The predicted incremental rise in NOx concentration due to the Vehicular emission will be 4.30 g/m3.

The predicted incremental rise in CO concentration due to the Vehicular emission will be 2.72 g/m3.

The net resultant concentrations (Maximum baseline conc. + predicted incremental rise in conc.) of

PM10, SO2, NOX and CO are shown in Table No. 4.2.2. The net resultant concentrations of PM10, SO2, NOX

and CO are well within the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) when the plant commences

operation. Hence there will not be any adverse impact on air environment due to the proposed

expansion project.

TABLE 4.2.2

NET RESULTANT MAXIMUM CONCENTRATIONS DUE TO THE PROPOSED EXPANSION PROJECT

Item PM

(g/m3)

SO2

(g/m3)

NOX

(g/m3)

CO

(g/m3)

Maximum average baseline conc. in the study area 63.7 15.9 21.7 1256

Maximum predicted incremental rise in concentration

due to the proposed project 0.17 -- -- --

Maximum predicted incremental rise in concentration

due to proposed project (Vehicular emissions) 0.57 -- 4.30 2.72

Net resultant concentrations during operation of the

plant 64.44 15.9 26.0 1258.72

National Ambient Air Quality Standards 100 80 80 2000

The net resultant Ground level concentrations during operation of the expansion project are within the

NAAQS. Hence, there will not be any adverse impact on air environment due to the proposed expansion

project.

Air Quality contour maps showing net resultant maximum concentrations during APCS working scenario

are shown in Figure 4.1 to 4.4.



EIA report 4.5

Figure 4.1: Air Modelling Contour diagram due to the project (PM10)



EIA report 4.6

Figure 4.2: Air Modelling Contour diagram due to Vehicle (PM10)



EIA report 4.7

Figure 4.3: Air Modelling Contour diagram due to Vehicle (NO2)



EIA report 4.8

Figure 4.4: Air Modelling Contour diagram due to Vehicle (CO)



EIA report 4.9

4.3 PREDICTION OF IMPACTS ON WATER ENVIRONMENT

4.3.1 WATER REQUIREMENT [ADDITIONAL TOR # V & STANDARD TOR # X]

Water required for existing plant is 33 KLD mainly for domestic purpose and greenbelt development and

same is sourced form Ground Water source. Water required for the proposed expansion project will be

425 KLD and same will be sourced from Kurket river, which consists of mainly for process, dust

suppression, greenbelt and domestic purpose. Total water requirement after recycling of water will be

425 KLD for expansion. Permission from Water Resources Department, GoCG will be obtained for drawl

of water. Application has been submitted to Water Resource Department, Chhattisgarh and same is

under process and a copy of the acknowledgment is enclosed as Annexure - 2. Details of water

consumption break up is shown in Table No. 4.3.1:

TABLE 4.3.1

WATER REQUIREMENT

S.No REQUIREMENT QUANTITY (KLD)

1. For Coal washery process 400

2. For Dust Suppression 20

3. For Greenbelt 40*

4. For Domestic purpose 5

Total 425

* -Recycled Water from process will be used for greenbelt, hence net

water requite will be 425 KLD

WATER BALANCE: 4.3.2 WASTEWATER GENERATION [STANDRD TOR # XXII]



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No wastewater is being generated from the existing plant process, as there is no water utilisation for

process. Only wastewater generation from existing plant sanitary waste water and same is being treated

in the septic tank followed by soak pit.

Closed circuit water system will be adopted in the proposed expansion of coal washery also, hence no

wastewater will be discharged outside the plant. Only wastewater generation will be sanitary

wastewater and same will be treated in Septic tank following soak pit. Total sanitary wastewater

generated after proposed expansion will be 4 KLD. The following is the breakup of Wastewater

generation quantity is shown in Table: 4.3.2.

TABLE 4.3.2

WASTE WATER GENERATION

S.No. GENERATION QUANTITY (in KLD)

1 Sanitary wastewater 4

Total 4

TABLE 4.3.3

IDENTIFICATION OF IMPACTS ON WATER ENVIRONMENT

IMPACT ENVIRONMENT IDENTIFIED IMPACTS

Water Environment

Impact users of ground waterdue to water drawl

Impact on Kurket River due to discharge of Effluent from proposed project

Impact on flora, fauna, people, animals, etc

Ground water contamination due to effluent discharge

Untreated waste water

4.3.3 IMPACT ON RIVER / IMPACT DUE TO FLOODING OF PLANT

➢ Kurket River – 3.6 Kms. & Barkha Nallah – 1.7 Kms. & Tenda Nallah – 2.5 Kms are flowing

within 10 Km. radius of the Plant.

➢ Zero liquid effluent discharge system will be implemented

➢ 10 m wide greenbelt will be developed in all along the boundary.

➢ Water required for the proposed will be sourced form Ground Water source.

➢ Water will be sprayed at all strategic coal transfer points such as conveyors, loading

unloading points etc.


➢ The crusher of the coal washery will be provided with enclosures, fitted with Dust

extraction system followed by Bag filters and finally emitted through a stack.



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➢ Water sprinkling by using fine atomizer nozzles arrangement will be provided on the coal

heaps and on land around the crushers.

➢ Closed loop water system will be implemented in coal washery. Hence there will not be

any waste water generation from process and cooling.

➢ Rain water harvesting pits have been proposed to recharge the precious ground water in

consultation with CGWB. The depth of ground water table will certainly increase due to

these measures.

Hence there will not be any adverse impact on Kurket River & Barkha Nallah & Tenda Nallah due

to the proposed coal washery.

4.4 PREDICTION OF IMPACTS DUE TO NOISE

4.4.1 PREDICTION OF IMPACT DUE TO THE PROPOSED ACTIVITY

The sound pressure level generated by noise source decreases with increasing distance from the source

due to wave divergence.

An additional decrease in sound pressure level with distance from the source is expected, due to

atmospheric effect or its interaction with objects in the path of transmission. For hemispherical sound

wave propagation through homogeneous loss free medium, one can estimate noise levels at various

locations, due to different sources using model based on first principle, as per the following equation:

Lp2 = Lp1 – 20 Log (r2/r1) - Ael.2

Where Lp1 and Lp2 are sound pressure levels at points located at distance r1 and r2 from the source

and Ae1.2 is the excess attenuation due to environmental conditions. Combined affect of all the sources

then can be determined at various locations by logarithmic addition.

It is first approximation one can assume that for all general population in the villages, every noise source

in the plane is a point source. The average equivalent sound power level of such a point source can be

estimated for different distances and directions from hypothetical source by applying following

equation:

Lp = Lw - 20 Log r – Ae – 8

Where Lw is the sound power level of the source, Lp is sound pressure level at a distance r and Ae is

environmental attenuation factor. A combined noise level Lp (total) of all the sources at a particular

place is given by:

Lp(total) = 10 Log (10Lp1/10) + 10(Lp2/10) + ---------)



EIA report 4.12

Major noise generating sources were identified from the proposed activity for prediction purposes. The

major noise generating sources are DG set & Crushers. The predictions have been made to represent the

worst case. The noise levels at various distances were calculated using wave divergence model.

The model was run for ascertaining the areas where we could get the noise levels of 35, 45, 50, 55, 60,

65 and considering the other noise generating sources from the proposed project.

Silencers will be provided to the DG Sets. Crusher will be inside a covered shed. All machinery will be

manufactured keeping in view of the MOEF&CC/OSHA standards on Noise levels. The Ambient Noise

levels will be within the standards prescribed by MoEF, GOI.

4.4.2 PREDICTION OF IMPACTS ON COMMUNITY

A day and Night sound pressure level, Ldn is often used to describe the community noise exposure

which includes 10 dBA night time penalties. As the nearest human settlement is about 0.6 Kms. from the

project site, the impact of noise on general population would be insignificant.

As per the WHO recommendation, there is no identified risk and damage of hearing due to the noise

levels (Leq = 8 hours) less than 75 dBA. Most of the international damage risk criteria for hearing loss

permit (Leq = 12 hours) upto 87 dBA. Further, WHO recommendation on community noise annoyance,

permits day time out door noise levels of 55 dBA. Leq and night time outdoor noise level of 45 dBA leq

to meet sleep criteria i.e. Leq (24 hours) = 52.2 dBA and Ldn = 5.5 dBA.

4.4.3 PREDICTION OF IMPACT ON OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

The damage risk criteria as enforced by OSHA (Occupation Safety and Health Administration) to reduce

hearing loss, stipulates that noise level upto 85 dBA are acceptable for 8 hour working shift per day.

Plant authorities will provide ear plugs to the employees and will be enforced to be used by the

employees.

4.4.4 IMPACT ON HABITATION, FLORA & FAUNA DUE TO NOISE LEVELS DUE TO THE PROJECT

There are no National Parks / Sanctuaries / Migratory route for birds / Tiger reserves within 10 Km.

radius of the plant site. The major noise emanating equipment are Crushers & DG sets. The noise level



EIA report 4.13

will be maintained by providing and maintaining thick greenbelt reducing the exposure time of workers

to the higher noise levels.

All transfer points, cleats shall be lined with rubber lining so that the noise levels are reduced. Hence

there will not be any impact on environment due to Noise generated from the proposed project.

4.5 PREDICTION OF IMPACTS ON LAND ENVIRONMENT

4.5.1 POSSIBLE IMPACT ON GROUNDWATER & MITIGATION

TABLE 4.3.4

IMPACT ON GROUNDWATER & MITIGATION MEASURES

IMPACTS MITIGATION MEASURES PROPOSED

Impact on Groundwater Table

The water requirement for the proposed expansion project will be sourced from the kurket river. The water after washing coal should be allowed to flow through a series of settling ponds designed from higher elevation to lower elevation and collected in sump/pond/tank which can be reutilized for the process. The design and construction of drainage system should be in consultation with a civil engineer. Rain water harvesting structures will be constructed in consultation with Central Ground Water Board and this will help in augmenting the ground water table. Hence, there will not be any adverse impact on Groundwater table due to the proposed expansion project.

Impact on Kurket River The water requirement for the proposed expansion project will be sourced from the kurket river. Conveyors, transfer points etc. will be provided with enclosures. Closed loop water system will be implemented in coal washery. There will not be any waste water generation from process. Middlings & rejects will be given to power plants. Hence there will not be any impact on Kurket River and its downstream users due to the proposed project.

Groundwater contamination due to coal yard during monsoon

During monsoon season, the problem of coal yard drainage becomes critical due to coal particles and dust in the yard. To take care of this problem, the entire coal storage yard will be provided with separate drains, which will lead to a separate sump of adequate capacity. There all the coal particles will settle at bottom & the clear water will be utilized for Dust suppression & sanitary purposes. Rejects & Middling’s will be given to power plants.



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Hence there will not be any contamination of ground water due to the washery.

4.5.2 IMPACT ON GEOLOGY & MITIGATION

TABLE 4.3.5

IMPACT ON GEOLOGY & MITIGATION


Impact on Geology due to Top soil excavation for construction activities

Preparation of site will involve excavations and fillings. The earthen material generated during excavations and site grading periods, will be properly dumped and slope stabilization will be taken up. The topsoil generated during construction will be preserved and reused for plantations. Due to the Top soil preservation, no significant adverse impact on geology of the area due to the construction activities.

Bed rock stability in the project area.

No bed rock removal is involved in excavation during construction of the proposed plant. Hence there will not be any adverse impact on the stability of the bed rock. Only grading to some extent is anticipated.

4.5.3 PREDICTION OF IMPACTS ON SOIL

➢ To control the fugitive emissions dust extraction system and dust suppression system will be

installed at all the possible dust emanating areas. All required emission control systems will

be installed in the proposed expansion project. Hence it will not have any impact on nearby

top soil.

➢ Zero effluent discharge will be maintained to the proposed plant. Hence there will not be any

adverse impact on land environment due to the proposed expansion project.

➢ Washery rejects is main solid waste generated from the proposed coal washery unit.

Washery rejects of 0.5 MTPA will be given to Rejects based Power plants.

If all Air pollution control systems, Effluent management system, solid waste management

systems, greenbelt development in 1/3rd of the total land, then there will not be any adverse

impact on soil due to the proposed activities.

4.6 PREDICTION OF IMPACTS ON FOREST, FLORA & FAUNA [ADDITIONAL TOR # VI]

• There are no National Parks, Wild life Sanctuaries and Bird Sanctuaries within 10 Km. radius of the

plant site. However, movement of Elephant is observed within 10 Km. radius of the plant, as per the

secondary source. Conservation plan is prepared & same is enclosed as Annexure - 13 and same will



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be submitted to PCCF Govt. Chhattisgarh for budget approval. Kurket River – 3.6 Kms. & Barkha

Nallah – 1.7 Kms. & Tenda Nallah – 2.5 Kms are flowing within 10 Km. radius of the Plant

• Marpahar RF, Bojia RF, Dhumapahar RF, Lamikhair RF, Lotan RF, Suhai RF, Rabo Dongri RF, Suhai RF,

Mar Pahar RF, Katangdi PF, Chhindpani PF, Nawagarh PF are present within 10 Km. radius of the

project site.

The following constrol measures will be taken up on the proposed expansion proposal:

➢ Water will be sprayed at all strategic coal transfer points such as conveyors, loading unloading

points etc.


➢ Crusher will be provided with Dust extraction system followed by Bag filters and finally emitted

through a stack of 30 m height.

➢ All required emission control systems will be installed in the proposed project.

➢ Closed loop water system is envisaged, hence there will not be any waste water generation from

process.

➢ Process wastewater will be recycled back in the washing circuit.

➢ Sanitary waste will be treated in septic tank by Sub-surface dispersion trench.

➢ Washery rejects is main solid waste generated from the proposed coal washery unit and same

will be given to prospective clients.

➢ Greenbelt is considered essential for maintaining the stability of the environment of the area.

8.253 Acres of area will be developed greenbelt whch is inclusive of existing greenbelt area.

4.7 PREDICTION OF IMPACTS DUE TO VEHICULAR MOVEMENT [ADDITIONAL TOR # VIII &

STANDARD TOR # XI]

➢ The ROM coal from SECL mines mainly from Deepka, Gevra, Kusmunda and other SECL mines

will be transported by Road / Rail.

➢ Washed coal and Washery rejects will be transported to parties through Road / Rail only.

➢ Rail transportation is being served from Railway Siding at Kharsia (34.0 Kms. – by road) and

same will be used for present proposal also.

➢ Transportation of Raw Coal from the SECL mines in the region depends on their rail

connectivity, availability of rakes for short distance and permission from SECL to do so.

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➢ Washed coal from the plant will be transported by Rail / road in covered trucks directly to the

customer. The mode of transport of washed coal will depend on the MoU with the customers

who may have either road transport or rail transport.

➢ All the trucks used for transportation of raw materials will be covered.

➢ Pucca road exist upto the site. The existing road is capable of absorbing this additional truck

movement.

➢ Avenue plantation will be taken up along the road to prevent the fugitive emissions. Hence

there will not be any significant by fugitive dust generation during transportation of raw

materials & product.

➢ Total nos. of trucks required for the transportation of Raw Coal, Washed coal & rejects will be 23

per hour. The following will be the breakup of it.

TABLE: 4.7.1

TRUCKS REQUIREMENT

S.No. Item No. of trucks required per day

1 Raw coal 277

2 Washed coal 222

3 Rejects 55

Total 554

➢ As covered trucks will be used for the transportation of raw coal, washed coal and rejects to

transport, there will not be any fugitive emission. Pucca road exist upto the site. The existing

road is capable of absorbing this additional truck movement. The area earmarked for truck

parking will be around 0.98 acres.

4.7.1. ADDITIONAL VEHICLES DUE TO PROPOSED PROJECT:

• Number of staff vehicles per day (2-wheelers + 4 –wheelers): 120 +10: 130

• PCU of staff vehicles: 120 x 0.5 + 10 x 1: 70 PCU/day

• Number of trucks for Raw material and product transportation per day: 554

• PCU of trucks : 554 x 3 : 1662 PCU/day

• Total PCUs additional due to the proposed project: 130 + 1662 : 1792 PCU/day

: 1792 /8

: 224 PCU/Hr

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Peak hour volume for the road:

TABLE: 4.7.2 TRAFFIC COUNT DURING PEAK HOUR

Real time Traffic scenario at Chhal – Garghoda Major District Road:

Time 2-W

WWWwhe

elerswheel

ers

Cars Buses Trucks Autos

rickshwas

rick

LCV Total

08.00 - 09.00 20 13 4 55 19

12 123

09.00 - 10.00 25 15 5 62 23 14 144

10.00 - 11.00 30 22 10 71 20 15 168

17.00 - 18.00 23 18 8 68 14 12 143

18.00 - 19.00 20 15 5 45 12 8 105

19.00 - 20.00 18 10 4 36 12 10 90

Note: The highest peak observed is 168 PCU’s /hr during 10:00 hours to 11:00 hours.

TABLE: 4.7.3 STANDARDS

Vehicle Type Equivalent PCU

Factors 2-W 0.5

Passenger car, pick-up van 1.0

Auto-Rickshaw 2.0

LCV 1.4

Trucks 3.0

Buses 3.0

TABLE: 4.7.4 PCU CALCULATION FOR PEAK HOUR TRAFFIC

Type of vehicle Total Number of vehicles Total PCU/hr

2-W 30 15.0

Cars 22 22.0

Buses 10 30.0

Trucks 71 213.0

Auto rickshwas 20 40.0

LCV 15 21.0

TOTAL 168 341.0

TABLE: 4.7.5 CATEGERISATION

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0.0 – 0.2 A Excellent

0.2 – 0.4 B Very Good

0.4 – 0.6 C Good

0.6 – 0.8 D Fair/ Average

0.8 – 1.0 E Poor

1.0 & Above F Very Poor

V = Volume in PCU’s /hr, C= Capacity PCU’s /hr, LOS = Level of Service

Level of service (LOS) for traffic study road during peak hour

TABLE: 4.7.6 LEVEL OF SERVICE AT STUDY ROAD DURING PEAK HOUR

(Existing baseline Scenario)

Road Volume

(PCU/hr)

Capacity

(PCU/hr)

Existing V/C

ratio

LOS

Chhal – Garghoda Major District Road

@ Phil Coal factory Y Junction

341.0 1000 0.34 B

TABLE: 4.7.7

LEVEL OF SERVICE AT STUDY ROAD DURING PEAK HOUR (During operation of plant)

Road Volume

(PCU/hr)

Capacity

(PCU/hr)

Existing V/C

ratio

LOS

Chhal – Garghoda Major

District Road @ Phil Coal

factory Y Junction

341.0 + 224.0=565.0 1000 0.56 C

The level of service of road from Chhal – Garghoda Major District Road is Good (LOS- C). Hence, there

will not be any significant impact on the road due to the additional vehicular traffic due to the proposed

expansion project.

4.8 PREDICTION OF IMPACTS ON SOCIO ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT



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The local areas will be benefited by way of generation of employment opportunities, increased demand

for local products and services. There will be an overall improvement in the income level of the local

people.

The proposed project will generate direct employment 50 nos. which will be employed officials, staff,

skilled, semi -skilled labour & 150 nos. indirectly employed in contract works & transport. Top priority

will be given to locals for Semi-Skilled and Unskilled jobs. With the development of this Plant there will

be lot of scope for more ancillary development, which in turn will benefit the nation.

The project authorities intend to provide welfare activities recreational facilities in the surrounding

villages once the plant commences production. CER activities are being taken up. The project

authorities intend to conduct regular health checkups in the surrounding villages. Therefore there will

be a certain enhancement of educational and medical standards of people in the study area. There will

be generally positive and beneficial impacts by way of economic improvements, transportation,

aesthetic environment and business generation. There will be an overall upliftment of socio-economic

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CHAPTER – 5

ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES (TECHNOLOGY & SITE)

5.1 ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGIES

In the existing plant, Dry type Coal Washery is being used. Now the Present proposal involves

removal of existing 0.96 MTPA Dry type Coal Washery and establishing 2.5 MTPA Heavy Media

Cyclone Type Coal Washery in the existing plant premises by utilizing the facilities of existing plant,

as there will be increase in yield due to the proposed Heavy Media Cyclone technology as

compared to the existing Dry type Coal Benefication Technology. No technological failures are

anticipated.

Hence no alternative technologies are considered.

5.2 ALTERNATIVE SITES EXAMINED


Nawapara Village, Gharghoda Tehsil, Raigarh District, Chhattisgarh. Existing plant has obtained





2024.

Now company proposing change in technology cum expansion of existing 0.96 MTPA Dry type Coal

Washery to 2.5 MTPA Heavy Media Cyclone Type Coal Washery.

No alternate sites have been selected, as the proposed modernization cum expansion will be taken

up in the 10.06 Ha of existing plant premises only. No additional land will be required for the

proposed expansion project.

Hence no alternative sites have been considered for the proposed project.

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CHAPTER – 6

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM

6.1 TECHNICAL ASPECTS

6.1.1 METHODOLOGIES

To know the effectiveness of environmental mitigation measures, post project environmental

monitoring program will be strictly followed as per statutory requirement.

• Dust extraction system with bag filters will be provided near the raw material

unloading, raw material handling, coal crusher, material transfer points, etc. Dust

generated from raw material unloading areas will be controlled by providing dust

suppression system.

• Energy meters will be provided to all air emission control systems to ensure effective

operation of the control systems.

• All air emission control systems will be taken-up for maintenance as per prescribed

dates and always ensure compliance with norms.

• Fugitive emissions will be monitored and CPCB regulation in this regard will be

followed.

• CECB will also carry out stack monitoring and ambient air quality at regular intervals.

This will also help in cross checking the performance of Pollution control systems

implemented in the plant.

6.1.2 FREQUENCY & LOCATIONS OF ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING

Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring System (CAAQMS), Continuous Emission Monitoring

System (CEMS) for all Stacks & Continuous Weather Monitoring Station will be provided. However,

a third party also will be engaged to monitor all the environmental parameters as per CPCB /CECB

norms once the expansion project comes into operation. A comprehensive monitoring programme

is given as under.

Table No. 6.1.1: MONITORING SCHEDULE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PARAMETERS

S.No. Particulars Frequency of Monitoring

Duration of sampling

Parameters required to be monitored

1. Water & Waste water quality

A. Water quality in the Once in a month Grab sampling As per IS: 10500

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area

2. Air Quality

A. Stack Monitoring CEMS (all Stacks)

Once in a month

-- PM PM, SO2 & NOx

B. Ambient Air quality CAAQMS

Quarterly in a Month

Continuously

24 hours

PM PM2.5, PM10, SO2, NOx & CO

C. Fugitive emissions Quarterly in a Month 8 hours PM

3. Meteorological Data Meteorological data to be monitored at the plant.

Daily Continuous monitoring

Temperature, Relative Humidity, rainfall, wind direction & wind speed.

4. Noise level monitoring Ambient Noise levels Once in a month

(Hourly) Continuous for 24 hours with 1-hour

interval

Noise levels

6.1.3 DATA ANALYSIS

All the parameters will be analysed as per IS procedures specified for those parameters. All water

samples will be analysed for various parameters as per IS: 10500 with the specified procedures.

The methodology adopted for monitoring & analysis of PM2.5 & PM10 is as per IS: 5182 Part IV SO2,

NOx & CO as per IS: 5182 Part II & Part VI respectively. Samples were analysed for SO2 using

improved West-Gaeke method for air samples using a spectrophotometer at a wavelength of 560

nm. Samples were analyzed for NOx using Jacob and Hocheiser modified (Na-As) method, for Air

samples using a spectrophotometer at wavelength of 540 nm. PM10 & PM2.5 in ambient air are

found by using Respirable Dust Sampler (RDS) & APM-550.

6.1.4 REPORTING SCHEDULE

After completion of analysis copies of all the analysis reports will be submitted to the Ministry of

Environment, Forests & Climate Change Regional office and CECB regularly. A copy of the report

will be maintained in the plant and will be made available to the concerned inspecting authorities.



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6.1.5 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

In case of emergency shutdown all the safety precautions will be taken as per the procedure given

by the supplier.

6.1.6 DETAILED BUDGET & PROCUREMENT SCHEDULES

Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring System (CAAQMS), Continuous Emission Monitoring

System (CEMS) for all Stacks & Continuous Weather Monitoring Station will be provided.

However, a third party also will be engaged to monitor all the environmental parameters as per

CPCB /CECB norms once the expansion project comes into operation. The budgetary allocation for

Environmental monitoring is approx. Rs. 9.0 Lakhs/Annum for the proposed expansion project.

TABLE NO. 6.1.2

DETAILED BREAK UP OF BUDGET ALLOCATION TOWARDS ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING:

S.No. Monitoring Item

No. of units

(Proposed)

Monitoring Parameters

Frequency of

Monitoring

No. of Samples /annum

Cost / Sample

(Rs.)

Total cost (Rs. /year)

1 AAQ 4 PM2.5, PM10 NO2 & CO

Quarterly basis

48 7000 3,36,000

2 Stack 1 PM, SO2 &

NO2 Once in a

month 12 6,000 72,000

4 Fugitive Emissions

2 PM Quarterly

basis 8 2,000 16,000

5 Ground water 1 As per IS:

10500 Once in a

month 12 7,000 84,000

6 Noise levels 6 --- Once in a

month (hourly)

1728 100 1,72,800

7 Performance Evaluation for PCDs

1 --- --- 1 2,00,000 2,00,000

Total 8,80,800

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CHAPTER – 7

ADDITIONAL STUDIES 7.1 INTRODUCTION

As per the Terms of Reference (ToRs) issued vide letter File No. IA. J-11015/74/2021 – IA-II (M),

dated 01st November 2021 by MoEF&CC, New Delhi, following Additional Studies required to be

carried out for the proposed expansion project:

• Public Hearing / Consultation

• Risk Assessment and Disaster Management Plan

• Social Impact Assessment Study

7.2 PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Public Hearing for proposed project was conducted on 21.04.2022, at 11:00 AM, Premises on

Higher Secondary School, Tenda Nawapara Village, Gharghoda Tehsil, Raigarh District, Chhattisgarh.

Following are the details of the Public Hearing.

1. Public Hearing Notice published in newspaper “Prime, Chhattisgarh” dt. 18.03.2022

and in “Times of India, New Delhi” dt. 18.03.2022.

2. Public Hearing was conducted under the Chairmanship of Smt. A.R. Kuruwanshi,

Upper Collectorate, District Raigarh, Chhattisgarh.

3. Management response for the issues raised during Public Hearing & action plan

7.2.1 PROCEEDING OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Public Hearing Proceedings have been enclosed as ANNEXURE – 12 along with this Final

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7.2.2 PUBLIC HEARING ADVERSTISEMENT IN NEWSPAPER



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7.2.3 MANAGEMENT RESPONSE FOR THE ISSUES RAISED DURING PUBLIC HEARING ALONG WITH BUDGET ALLOCATION & ACTION PLAN

S.No. Issue raised Management Response Time schedule Budget allocation

1. Employment Proposed expansion will create direct employments by 50 nos. and indirect employment to the extent of 100 nos.

--- ---

2. Road maintenance Management has agreed for road maintenance With the implementation

of proposed expansion

project

Rs. 40 Lakhs is earmarked for

Socio economic development

activities

3. Pollution Problems Due to adoption of bagfilters, dust suppression system, pucca internal roads, wheel washing facility, wind curtains, plantation there is no adverse impact on air environment due to the existing plant and as well as proposed expansion. Closed loop water system is adopted in existing plant. There is no effluent discharge outside the plant premises. Zero liquid discharge is followed in existing plant. Similar practice will be continued after expansion also. Acoustic enclosures provided to DG sets. Plantation will help in attenuating the noise levels. Rejects are sent to power plants for utilisation as fuel for power generation. Same practice will be continued after expansion also. Hence there will not be any adverse impact on surrounding environment due to the proposed expansion project.

With the implementation


project

Rs. 160 Lakhs

4. Problems due to vehicle movement Vehicles will be maintained properly with valid PCU and speed breaker will be provided at adequate place to avoid accidents.



project

Rs. 40 Lakhs is earmarked for

Socio economic development

activities

5. Effect on wildlife Due to adoption of bagfilters, dust suppression system, pucca With the Rs. 160 Lakhs



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internal roads, wheel washing facility, wind curtains, plantation there is no adverse impact on air environment due to the existing plant and as well as proposed expansion. Closed loop water system is adopted in existing plant. There is no effluent discharge outside the plant premises. Zero liquid discharge is followed in existing plant. Similar practice will be continued after expansion also. Acoustic enclosures provided to DG sets. Plantation will help in attenuating the noise levels. Rejects are sent to power plants for utilisation as fuel for power generation. Same practice will be continued after expansion also. Hence there will not be any adverse impact on wildlife due to the proposed expansion project.

implementation of proposed expansion

project

6. Source of water Water required for proposed project will be sourced from Kurket river.

-- --

7. Water pollution Closed loop water system is adopted in existing plant. There is no effluent discharge outside the plant premises. Zero liquid discharge is followed in existing plant. Similar practice will be continued after expansion also.



project

Rs. 160 Lakhs

8. Ground water depletion Water required for existing plant is being sources from ground water sources and NOC from CGWA has been obtained vide letter No.CGWA/NOC/IND/REN/1/2022/6267 was valid upto 05.01.2025. Ground water recharge is being done in the existing plant through Rain water harvesting structures. Now it is proposed to undertake rain water harvesting in the villages also such as desiltation of water ponds. These measures



project

Rs. 160 Lakhs



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will help in augmentation of ground water table. Hence there will not be any adverse impact on ground water due to the proposed expansion

9. Conservation of Elephant Conservation plan is prepared for conservation of Elephant. --- ---

10. PH not conducted in 45 days Public hearing is conducted as per the EIA notification 2006 & its subsequent amendments.

--- ---



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7.3 RISK ASSESSMENT

7.3.1 INTRODUCTION

Risk analysis deals with the identification and quantification of risks, the plant equivalent and

personnel are exposed to, due to accidents resulting from the hazards present in the factory.

Hazard analysis involves the identification and quantification of the various hazards that are likely

to occur in the factory.

The various hazard analysis techniques that may be applied are Hazard and Operability (HAZOP)

studies, Fault - Tree Analysis (FTA), event –tree analysis and, failure and effects mode analysis.

Risk analysis follows an extensive hazard analysis. It involves the identification and assessment of

risks the neighbouring populations are exposed to as result of hazard present. This requires a

through knowledge of failure probability, credible accident scenario, vulnerability of populations

etc. Much of this information is difficult to get or generate. Consequently, the risk analysis is often

confined to maximum creditable accident studies.

7.3.2 SCOPE OF THE STUDY

The scope of study includes the study of proposed operations, storage and handling of raw

materials with respect to Hazard Identification. Risk Assessment and preparation of Disaster

Management plan. Based on the Hazard Identification and analysis, the major disaster scenarios

would be worked out to estimate the consequence of failure. A Disaster Management Plan (DMP)

would also be evolved to meet the emergency situation including the occupational health and

safety.

7.3.3 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM

The following Fire Protection system will be provided in the plant.

• Hydrant system covering the entire plant including all important auxiliaries and buildings. The

system will be complete with piping, valves instrumentation, hoses, nozzles and hydrants,

valves etc.

• Portable extinguisher such as pressurized water type, carbon dioxide type and foam type will

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• Modular type carbon dioxide panel injection fire extinguishing system will be provided at

unmanned electrical and electronic equipment room.

The following pumps will be provided in the fire protection system.

Fire water pumps

(Fire water reservoir is part of the main water reservoir)

a) AC motor driven fire water pumps for hydrant.

b) Diesel engine driven pump as stand by for the above.

c) Jackey pump 1 no. (AC motor driven) for maintaining pressure.

Suitable number of electric motor driven and diesel engine operated hydrant and spray pumps with

automatic starting will be provided for the above systems. The fire water pumps will take suction

from the fire water reservoir to be created in the plant area.

7.3.4 METHODOLOGY OF MCA ANALYSIS

The MCA Analysis involved ordering and ranking of various sections in terms of potential

vulnerability. The following steps were involved in MCA Analysis.

• Preparation of an inventory of major storages and rank them on the basis of their hazard

properties.

• Identification of potentially hazardous storage sections and representative failure cases from

the vessels and the pipelines.

• Visualisation of chemical release scenarios.

• Effect and damage calculation from the release cases through mathematical modeling.

• Inventory Analysis and Fire & Explosion and Toxicity Index (FETI) are the two techniques

employed for hazard identification process.

7.3.5 FIRE & EXPLOSION AND TOXICITY INDEX

The role of Fire & Explosion Index (FEI) aids quantitative hazard identification. The FEI is calculated

by evaluating the loss potential of all the units in the storage area and the hazardous areas were

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• Identification of the equipment/areas that could likely contribute to the creation or

escalation of incident and relatively rank the incidents.

• Quantification of the expected damage of potential fire and explosion incidents.

• Preparation of guidelines for mitigating fire hazards.

The loss potential which could actually be experienced under the most adverse operating

conditions is quantitatively evaluated. The FEI is used for any operation in which a flammable,

combustible or reactive material is stored, handled or processed.

FEI = MF * GPH * SPH

Where MF : Material factor

GPH : General Process Hazard

SPH : Special Process Hazard

TOXICITY INDEX

The Toxicity Index is calculated using the Nh, Ts, GPH and SPH. TI is calculated by the following

formula.

(Nh + Ts) * (1 + GPH + SPH)

TI = -------------------------------------------

100

7.3.6 ASSESSMENT OF RISK

Based on the storage inventory the following areas are identified as potential safety risk areas are

shown in table 7.1

TABLE 7.1

POSSIBLE RISKS FROM THE PROPOSED PLANT

S. No. Area Hazards identified

1. Coal handling plant Fire and or dust explosion

2. Coal storage Fire, spontaneous combustion

7.3.6.1 COAL HANDLING PLANT (DUST EXPLOSION) & COAL STORAGE (SPONT. COMBUSTION)

Coal dust when dispersed in air and ignited will explode. Crusher houses and conveyor systems are

most susceptible to this hazard. The minimum of explosive concentration of coal dust (33%

volatiles) is 50 grams/m3. Failure of dust extraction & suppression systems may lead to abnormal

conditions and increasing the concentration of coal dust to the explosive limits. The sources of



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ignition are incandescent bulbs, electric equipment & cables, friction & spontaneous combustion in

accumulated dust. Dust explosion may occur without any warning with maximum explosion

pressure upto 6.4 bars. Another dangerous characteristic of dust explosions is that it sets off

secondary explosions after the occurrence of initial dust explosion.

Stock pile area will be provided with automatic garden type sprinklers for dust suppression as well

as to reduce spontaneous ignition of coal stock piles, necessary water distribution net work will be

provided for distributing water at all transfer points, crusher house, control room, etc.

A centralised control room with microprocessor based control system has been envisaged for

operation of the coal handling plant. Except locally controlled equipment like travelling tripper, dust

extraction / dust suppression / ventilation equipment, sump pumps, water distribution system all

other in line equipment will have provision for local control as well. All necessary inter local control

panels will be provided for safe and reliable operation of the coal handling plant.

Control measures for coal yard

The entire quantity of coal will be stored in separate stack piles, with proper drains around to

collect washouts during the monsoon. Water sprinkling system will be installed on stocks of pile to

prevent spontaneous combustion and consequent fire hazards. The stack geometry will be adopted

to maintain minimum exposure of stock pile areas towards predominant wind direction

temperature will be monitored in the stock piles regularly to detect any at normal rise in

temperature inside the stock pile to be enable to control the same.

7.3.6.2 RISK & CONSEQUENCE ANALYSIS OF FIRE

The principle objective of this study is to identify the potential hazards estimate the effects of

hazards to people both with in and outside the plant premises.

• Identification of possible failure cases of the facilities which might affect the population and

property within the plant boundary.

• Assessment of consequential effect on surrounding population, property etc., due to onset of

such failures.

• Suggest recommendations based on consequence analysis relevant to the situations.

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Ignition sources in the vicinity. Pressurisation of buildings not having explosion - proof fittings,

switching off power supply from a central place, blanket ban on smoking, proper maintenance of

flame proof fittings.

The thick green belt to be developed will help to mitigate the radiation intensity level outside plant

boundary.

7.4 DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN

7.4.1 DISASTERS

A disaster is catastrophic situation in which suddenly, people are plunged into helplessness and

suffering and as a result, need protection, clothing, shelter, medical and social care and other

necessities of life.

Disasters can be divided into two main groups. In the first, are Disasters resulting from natural

phenomena like earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, cyclones, tropical storms, floods, avalanches,

landslides etc. The second group includes disastrous events occasioned by man, or by man's impact

upon the environment. Examples are industrial accidents, radiation accidents, factory fires,

explosions and escape of toxic gases or chemical substances, river pollution, mining or other

structural collapses, air, sea, rail and road transport accidents and can reach catastrophic

dimensions in terms of human loss.

There can be no set criteria for assessing the gravity of a disaster in the abstract it depends to a

large extent on the physical, economic and social environment in which it occurs. What would be

considered a major disaster in developing country, will be equipped to cope with the problems

involved, and may not mean more than temporary emergency elsewhere. However all disasters

bring in their wake similar consequences that call for immediate action for the rescue and relief of

the victims. This includes the search for the dead and injured, medical and social care, removal of

the debris, the provision of temporary shelter for the homeless food, clothing and medical supplies,

and the rapid reestablishment of essential services.

7.4.2 OBJECTIVES OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT OF PLAN

The disaster Management Plan is aimed to ensure safety of life, protection of environment,

protection of installation, restoration of production and salvage operations in this same order of



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priorities. For effective implementation of Disaster Management Plan, it will be widely circulated

and personnel training through rehearsals.

The Disaster Management Plan would reflect the probable consequential severity of undesired

event due to deteriorating conditions or through knock on effects. Further the management should

be able to demonstrate that their assessment of the consequences uses good supporting evidence

and based on currently available and reliable information, incident data from internal and external

sources and if necessary the reports of outside agencies.

To tackle the consequences of a major emergency inside the factory or immediate vicinity of the

factory, a Disaster Management Plan has to be formulated and this planned emergency is called

Disaster Management Plan.

The objective of the Industrial Disaster Management Plan is to make use of the combined resources

of the Plant and the outside services to achieve the following:

• Minimize damage to property and the environment.

• Effect the rescue and medical treatment of causalities.

• Provide for the needs of relatives.

• Provide authoritative information to news media.

• Secure the safe rehabilitation of affected areas.

• Safeguard other people.

Initially contain and then ultimately bring the situation under the control. Preserve subsequent

records and equipment for subsequent enquiry the cause and circumstances leading to emergency.

7.4.3 EMERGENCIES

7.4.3 1 GENERAL, INDUSTRIAL, EMERGENCIES

The emergencies that could be envisaged in the Plant are as follows:

• Contamination of food / water.

• Sabotage / social disorder.

• Structural failures.

• Slow isolated fires.

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During the study of risk assessment, the probabilities of occurrence of hazards are worked out

along with the nature of damage. This is the reason why one should study risk assessment in

conjunction with DMP.

7.4.3.3 EMERGENCY ORGANISATION

It is recommended to setup an Emergency Organisation. A senior executive who has control over

the affairs of the Plant would be heading the Emergency Organisation. He would be designated as

Site Controller. In the case of stores, utilities, open areas which are the not under the control of

production heads, executive responsible for maintenance of utilities would be designated as

Incident Controller. All the Incident Controllers would be reporting to the site controller.

Each Incident Controller, for himself, organizes a team responsible for controlling the incident with

the personnel under his control. Shift in-charge would be the reporting Officer, who would bring

the incident to the notice of the Incident Controller and the Site Controller.

Emergency Coordinators would be appointed who would undertake the responsibilities like fire

fighting, rescue, rehabilitation, transport and support services. For this purposes, Security in-

charge, Personal Department, Essential services personnel would be engaged. All these personnel

would be designated as key personnel.

In each shift, electrical supervisor, electrical fitters, pump house incharge and other maintenance

staff would be drafted for emergency operations. In the event of Power communication system

failure, some of staff members in the office/ Plant offices would be drafted and their services would

be utilized as messengers for quick passing of communications. All these personnel would be

declared as essential personnel.

7.4.3.4 EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION

Whoever notices an emergency situation such as fire, growth of fire, leakage etc. would inform his

immediate superior and Emergency Control Center. The person on duty in the Emergency Control

Centre would appraise the site controller. Site controller verifies the situation from the Incident

Controller of that area or the shift incharge and takes a decision about implementing on Site

Emergency. This would be communicated to all the Incident Controllers, Emergency Coordinators.



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Simultaneously, the emergency warning system would be activated on the instructions of the Site

Controller.

7.4.3.5 EMERGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES

The responsibilities of the key personnel are appended below:

7.4.3.5.1 SITE CONTROLLER

On receiving information about emergency he would rush to Emergency Control Centre and take

charge of ECC and the situation and assesses the magnitude of the situation on the advice of

incident controller and decides.

• Whether affected area needs to be evacuated.

• Whether personnel who are at assembly points need to be evacuated.

• Declares Emergency and orders for operation of emergency siren.

• Organises announcement by public address system about location of emergency.

• Assesses which areas are likely to be affected, or need to be evacuated or to be altered.

• Maintains a continuous review of possible development and assesses the situation in

consultation with Incident Controller and other key personnel whether shutting down

the Plant or any section of the Plant required and if evacuation of persons is required.

• Directs personnel of rescue, rehabilitation, transport, fire brigade, medical and other

designated mutual support systems locally available for meeting emergencies.

• Controls evacuation of affected areas, if the situation is likely to go out of control or

effects are likely to go beyond the premises of the factory, informs to District Emergency

Authority, Police, and Hospital and seeks their intervention and help.

• Informs Inspector of factories, Deputy Chief Inspector of factories, CECB and other

statutory authorities.

• Gives public statement if necessary.

• Keeps record of chronological events and prepares an investigation report and preserves

evidences.

On completion of on-site Emergency and restoration of normalcy, declares all clear and

orders for all clear signal.

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• Assembles the incident control team.

• Directs operations within the affected areas with the priorities for safety to personnel

minimize damage to the Plant, property and environment and minimize the loss of

materials.

• Directs the shutting down and evacuation of Plant and areas likely to be adversely affected

by the emergency.

• Ensures that all-key personnel help is sought.

• Provides advice and information to the Fire and Security officer and the local Fire Services as

and when they arrive.

• Ensures that all non-essential workers / staff of the effected areas evacuated to the

appropriate assembly points and the areas are searched for causalities.

• Has regard to the need for preservation of evidence so as to facilitate any enquiry into the

cause and circumstances, which caused or escalated the emergency.

• Coordination on with emergency services at the site.

• Provides tools and safety equipments to the team members.

• Keeps in touch with the team and advise them regarding the method of control to be used.

• Keep the site Controller of Emergency informed of the progress being made.

7.4.3.5.3 EMERGENCY COORDINATOR - RESCUE, FIRE FIGHTING

• On knowing about emergency rushes to Emergency Control Centre.

• Helps the incident controller in containment of the emergency.

• Ensure fire pumps in operating conditions and instructs pump house operator to be ready

for any emergency.

• Guides the fire fighting crew i.e. Firemen trained Plant personnel and security staff.

• Organises shifting the fire fighting facilities to the emergency site, if required.

• Takes guidance of the Incident Controller for fire fighting as well as assesses the

requirements of outside help.

• Arranges to control the traffic at the gate and the incident area / Directs the security staff to

the incident site to take part in the emergency operations under his guidance and

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• Evacuates the people in the Plant or in the near by areas as advised by site controller.

• Searches for casualties and arranges proper aid for them.

• Assembles search and evacuation team.

• Arranges for safety equipments for the members of his team.

• Decides which paths the evacuated workers should follow.

• Maintains law and order in the area, and if necessary, seeks the help of police.

7.4.3.5.4 EMERGENCY COORDINATOR - MEDICAL, MUTUAL AID, REHABILITATION, TRANSPORT

AND COMMUNICATION

• The event of failure of electric supply and there by internal telephone, sets up

communication point and establishes contact with the Emergency Control Center (ECC).

• Organises medical treatment to the injured and if necessary, will shift the injured to near by

hospitals.

• Mobilizes extra medical help from outside, if necessary

• Keeps a list of qualified first aiders of the factory and seek their assistance.

• Maintains first aid and medical emergency requirements.

• Makes sure that all safety equipment are made available to the emergency team.

• Assists Site Controller with necessary data and to coordinate the emergency activities.

• Assists Site Controller in updating emergency plan.

• Maintains liaison with Civil Administration.

• Ensure availability of canteen facilities and maintenance of rehabilitation centre.

• He will be in liaison with Site Controller / Incident Controller.

• Ensures availability of necessary cash for rescue / rehabilitation and emergency

expenditure.

• Controls rehabilitation of affected areas on discontinuation of emergency.

• Makes available diesel petrol for transport vehicles engaged in emergency operation.

7.4.3.5.5 EMERGENCY COORDINATOR – ESSENTIAL SERVICES

He would assist Site Controller and Incident Controller

• Maintains essential services like Diesel Generator, Water, Fire Water, Compressed Air /

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• He would plan alternate facilities in the event of Power failure, to maintain essential

services such as lighting, etc.

• He would organize separate electrical connections for all utilities and during emergency be

coordinates that the essential services and utilities are not affected.

• Gives necessary instructions regarding emergency electrical supply, isolation of certain

sections etc to shift incharge and electricians.

• Ensure availability of adequate quantities of protective equipment and other emergency

materials, spares etc.

7.4.3.5.6 GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF EMPLOYEES DURING AN EMERGENCY

During an emergency, it becomes more enhanced and pronounced when an emergency warning is

raised, the workers if they are incharge of process equipment should adopt safe and emergency

shut down and attend any prescribed duty as an essential employee. If no such responsibility is

assigned, he should adopt a safe course to assembly point and await instructions. He should not

resort to spread panic. On the other hand, he must assist emergency personnel towards objectives

of DMP.

7.4.3.6. EMERGENCY FACILITIES

7.4.3.6.1 EMERGENCY CONTROL CENTRE

For the time being office block is identified as Emergency control centre. It would have external

Telephone & Fax facility. All the Incident controller officers, senior personnel would be located

here.

The following information and equipment are to be provided at the Emergency control centre

(ECC).

• Intercom, telephone

• P&T telephone

• Fire suit / gas tight goggles / gloves / helmets

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• Emergency lamp / torchlight

• Plan indicating locations of hazard inventories, Plant control room, sources of safety

equipment, work road plan, assembly points, rescue location vulnerable zones, escape routes.

• Hazard chart

• Safe contained breathing apparatus

• Hand tools, wind direction, wind velocity indications

• Public Address Megaphone, Hand bell, Telephone directories (Internal, P&T).

• Address with telephone numbers and key personnel, Emergency coordinator.

• Important addresses, telephone numbers such as experts from outside, government agencies

neighboring industries etc.

• Emergency shut down procedures.

• Nominal roll of employees.

7.4.3.6.2 EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY

Plant facilities would be connected to Diesel Generator and would be placed in auto mode.

7.4.3.6.3 FIRE FIGHTING FACILITIES

First Aid Fire fighting equipment suitable for emergency should be maintained as per statutory

requirements per TAC Regulations. Fire hydrant line converting major areas would be laid. It would

be maintained as 6 kg / sq.cm. pressure.

7.4.3.6.4 LOCATION OF WIND SOCK

On the top of production block and on the top of administrative block wind socks would be installed

to indicate direction of wind during emergency period.

7.4.3.6.5 EMERGENCY MEDICAL FACILITIES

Gas masks and general first aid materials for dealing with chemical burns, fire burns etc. would be

maintained in the medical centre as well as in the emergency control room. Private medical

practitioners help would be sought. Government hospital would be approached for emergency

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Apart from Plant first aid facilities, external facilities would be augmented. Names of Medical

Personnel, Medical facilities in Raigarh Town will be prepared and updated. Necessary specific

medicines for emergency treatment of Burns patients and for those affected by toxicity would be

maintained.

Breathing apparatus and other emergency medical equipment would be provided and maintained.

The help of near by industrial managements in this regard would be taken on mutual support basis.

7.4.3.7 EMERGENCY ACTIONS

7.4.3.7.1 EMERGENCY WARNING

Communication of emergency would be made familiar to the personnel inside the plant and people

outside. An emergency warning system would be established.

7.4.3.7.2 EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN

There are number of facilities which can be provided to help in dealing with hazard conditions. The

suggested arrangements are

• Stop feed

• Deluge contents

• Remove heat

• Transfer contents

Methods of removing additional heat include removal the normal cooling arrangements or use of

an emergency cooling system. Cooling facilities which is vaporising liquid may be particularly

effective, since a large increase in vaporization can be obtained by dropping pressure.

7.4.3.7.3 EVACUATION OF PERSONNEL

The area would have adequate number of exits and staircases. In the event of an emergency,

unconnected personnel have to escape to assembly point. Operators have to take emergency

shutdown procedure and escape. Time office maintains a copy of deployment of employees in each

shift at Emergency Communication Centre. If necessary, persons can be evacuated by rescue teams.

7.4.3.7.4 ALL CLEAR SIGNAL

At the end of emergency, after discussing with Incident Controllers and Emergency Coordinators,

the site controller orders an all clear signal.



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7.5 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SURVEILLANCE

Large industries where multifarious activities are involved during construction, erection, testing,

commissioning, operation and maintenance, the men, materials and machines are the basic inputs.

Along with the booms, the industrialization generally brings several problems like occupational

health and safety.

EMP for the Occupational Safety & Health hazards

The health of workers can be protected by adopting the following measures:

➢ Proper Designing of building, Work area

➢ Good Housekeeping practices

➢ Well engineered ventilation & exhaust system

➢ Enclosure

➢ Isolation of specific areas

➢ Enforcement of usage of Personal Protective Devices.

➢ Regular Work Environment Monitoring

➢ Working hours

7.5.1 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

Occupational health needs attention both during construction and operation phases. However the

problem varies both in magnitude and variety in the above phases.

7.5.2 CONSTRUCTION & ERECTION

The occupational health problems envisaged at this stage can mainly be due to constructional and

noise.

To overcome these hazards, in addition to arrangements required to reduce it within TLV'S,

personnel protective equipments should also be supplied to workers.

7.5.3 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE

The working personnel should be given the following appropriate personnel protective equipments:

• Industrial Safety helmets



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• Crash helmets

• Face shield with replacement acrylic vision

• Zero power plain goggles with cut type filters on both ends

• Zero power goggles with cut type filters on both sides and blue colour glasses

• Welders equipment for eye and face protection

• Cylindrical type earplug

• Ear plugs

• Canister gas masks

• Self contained breathing apparatus

• Leather apron

• Safety belt / line man's safety belt

• Leather hand gloves

• Asbestos hand gloves

• Canvas cum leather hand gloves with leather palm

• Industrial safety shoes with steel toe

• Electrical safety shoes without steel toe and gum boots

7.5.4 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

Pre-employment checkup will be made mandatory and following test will be conducted:

Plan of evaluation of health of workers

✓ Chest x rays

✓ Audiometry

✓ Spirometry

✓ Vision testing (Far & Near vision, color vision and any other ocular defect)

✓ ECG

✓ Haemogram (examination of the blood)

✓ Urine (Routine and Microscopic)

✓ Complete physical examination

✓ Musculo-skeletal disorders (MSD)

✓ Backache

✓ Pain in minor and major joints



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✓ Fatigue, etc.

• All workers shall be medically tested once in a year and at the end of his term of employment.

• Medical records of each employee will be maintained separately and will be updated as per

finding during monitoring.

• Medical records of the employee at the end of his / her term will be updated.

• Periodic health checkups (Spirometric tests) will be conducted periodically.

Frequency Of Periodical Examination

For employees <30 Years once in five years

Between 31-50 Years once in four years

Between 41-50 Years once in two years

Above >50 years once a year

• As all required emission control systems will be installed and operated to comply with the

norms. Secondary fugitive emissions will also be controlled as per EMP suggested. Hence

there will not be any adverse impact due to dust on the environment.

• Audiometric tests will be carried out for employees working near the noise prone areas in the

plant. The proposed extensive greenbelt development will help in attenuating the noise levels

further.

7.6 SAFETY PLAN

Safety of both men and materials during construction and operation phases is of concern. The

preparedness of an industry for the occurrence of possible disasters is known as emergency plan.

The disaster in Project is possible due to collapse of structures and fire / explosion etc.

The details of fire fighting equipments to be installed are given below.

• Carbon dioxide

• Foam type

• DCP

• Soda acid type

• Fire buckets

• Fire hydrants

Keeping in view the safety requirement during construction, operation and maintenance phases,

Phil Coal Beneficiation Pvt. Ltd. will formulate safety policy with the following regulations.



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• To take steps to ensure that all known safety factors are taken into account in the design,

construction, operation and maintenance of Plants, machinery and equipment.

• To allocate sufficient resources to maintain safe and healthy conditions of work.

• To ensure that adequate safety instructions are given to all employees.

• To provide where ever necessary protective equipment, safety appliances and clothing and to

ensure their proper use.

• To inform employees about materials, equipments or processes used in their work which are

known to be potentially hazardous to health and safety?

• To keep all operations and methods of work under regular review for making necessary

changes from the safety point of view in the light of experience and up to date knowledge.

• To provide appropriate facilities for first aid and prompt treatment of injuries and illness at

work.

• To provide appropriate instructions, training and supervision to employee’s health and safety,

first aid and to ensure that adequate publicity is given to these matters.

• To ensure proper implementation of fire preventive methods and an appropriate fire fighting

service along with training facilities for personnel involved in this service.

• To publish / notify regulations, instructions and notices in the common language employees.

• To prepare separate safety rules for each type of process involved.

• To ensure regular safety inspection by a competent person at suitable intervals of all

buildings, equipments, work places and operations.

7.6.1 SAFETY ORGANISATION

7.6.1.1 CONSTRUCTION AND ERECTION PHASE

A highly qualified and experienced safety officer will be appointed. The responsibilities of the safety

officers include identification of the hazardous conditions and unsafe acts of workers and advise on

corrective actions, conduct safety audit, organize training programmes and provide professional

expert advice on various issues related to occupational safety and health.

In addition to employment of safety officer, every contractor, who employees more than 250

workers, should also employ one safety officer to ensure safety of the workers in accordance with

the conditions of the contract.

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When the construction is completed the posting of safety officers should be in accordance with the

requirement of factories act and their duties and responsibilities should be as defined there of.

7.6.1.3 SAFETY CIRCLE

In order to fully develop the capabilities of the employees in identification of hazardous processes

and improving safety and health, safety circles would be constituted in each area of work. The circle

would consist of 5-6 employees from that area. The circle normally should meet for about an hour

every week.

7.6.2 SAFETY TRAINING

A fully fledged training centre will be established at Phil Coal Beneficiation Pvt. Ltd. Safety training

will be provided by the safety officers with the assistance of faculty members called from

professional safety institutions and universities. In addition to regular employees, limited

contractor labors will also given safety training.

To create safety awareness safety films will be shown to workers and leaflets etc. will be

distributed.

• Reliable and dependable type of fire detection system with proper zoning and interlocks for

alarms are effective protection methods for conveyor galleries.

• Housekeeping of high standard helps in eliminating the causes of fire and regular fire

watching system strengthens fire prevention and firefighting.

7.6.3 HEALTH AND SAFETY MONITORING PLAN

All the potential occupational hazardous work places will be monitored regularly. The health of

employees working in these areas will be monitored once in a year.

7.7 SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT[ADDITIONAL TOR # III]

In view of the fact that the development is an ever-growing process, its impact is also ever

increasing, leading to rapid deterioration in environmental conditional and human health. Impact

assessment thus ensures that the potential problems are foreseen and addressed at an early stage

in the projects plant and design. Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) & Social Impact Assessment

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Social Impact Assessment includes the processes of analysing, monitoring and managing the

intended and unintended social consequences, both positive and negative, of planned interventions

(policies, programs, plans, and developmental activities) on individual, social groups and

community at large and any social change processes invoked by those interventions.

7.7.1 LEGISLATIVE & REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS

According to the additional TOR point -iii, in the TOR letter issued by Ministry of Environment,

Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) Vide File No. IA. J-11015 / 74/2021 – IA-II (M), dated 01st

November 2021,

‘’The socio-economic study to conducted with actual survey report and a comparative assessment

to be provided from the census data of 2011 – part B to be provided in EIA/EMP report also

economic status of the study area and whats economically project will contribute should be clearly

mention. The study should also include the status of infrastructural facilities and amenties present

in the study area and a comparative assessment with census data of 2011 part A to be provided and

to link it with the initiazation and quantification of need-based survey for CSR activities to be

followed’’

Towards the fulfilment of the above TOR, Functional Area Expert and his team has prepared the

Social Impact Assessment report.

7.7.2 OBJECTIVE

The primary objectives of the Social Impact Assessment study are:

• Understanding the baseline socio-economic environment obtaining in the impact zone.

• Identifying the key stakeholders who are likely to be impacted by the establishment of the

proposed project.

• Predicting the positive and negative impacts of the project on the socio-economic

environment in the area.

• Suggesting mitigation measures to minimize the negative impacts.

7.7.3 SCOPE

In keeping with its objectives, the scope of the study extends to:

• Making a reconnaissance of the villages and human settlements within the 10 km radius from

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• Understanding the overall socio-economic profile of the impact area.

• Assessing the baseline socio-economic environment prevailing in the impact area focusing the

core and buffer zones.

• Identifying key economic sectors and major sources of livelihood in the study area.

• Understanding social structures and lifestyles of people in the area who are likely to be

affected the most by the proposed project.

• Assessing physical and social infrastructure facilities accessible to inhabitants in the project

impact area.

• Predicting the likely socio-economic impacts as a consequence of establishing the project.

• Suggesting adverse impact mitigation measures in line with the felt needs, aspirations and

expectations of the project affected population.

• Preparing an appropriate Socio-Economic Environment Management Plan.

7.7.4 APPROACH & METHODOLOGY

The basic approach for carrying out the SIA is focused on:

• Zeroing-in on the project impact area, covering all the villages and other habitations falling

within the 10 km radius from the project site.

• Collecting basic information with respect to constituent villages in terms of census village

code, name of the Tehsil in which a particular village falls, number of households, population

level (as per Census 2011) and growth of village population during the last decade, distance

from the proposed project site etc.

• Identifying critical knowledge/information gaps which impede an objective and reliable

assessment of the socio-economic impacts of the project.

• Zeroing-in on the data/information to be collected for a fair impact assessment and deciding

upon the sources and means to collecting the same.

• Identifying the key stakeholders and potential respondents for collecting the required

information.

• Drawing a sampling frame and sample size specifying villages and number of households to be

contacted for primary data/information collection and agencies to be contacted for eliciting

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• Assessing the views raised in the Public Hearing and developing a plan (consisting of Cost,

Budget, Monitoring and Evaluation) to implement the needs of people as per Public hearing

outcome.

Methodology

• The Social Impact Assessment (SIA) of the proposed project is relied on a judicious mix of

Secondary (i.e. Census 2011, Govt. Dept., Maps and Literature Research) and Primary data

(i.e. Field survey and Interview / Interactions) collected from different sources.

• Various socio-economic aspects considered for impact assessment include livelihoods,

relocation and rehabilitation, incomes, employment, skills, education, health and overall

lifestyles. The cultural aspects considered are archaeological, historical, religious and

aesthetic places of importance, arts and crafts etc.

• The SIA was carried out in the three distinct stage:

i. Desktop review / research

ii. Field Survey

iii. Data Analysis & its interpretation

7.7.5 STUDY AREA

The coverage of study extends to all the 42 Census villages and towns falling within the 10 km.

radius, from the plant site, as mandated by ToR of MoEF&CC. The study area is 314 Sq. Km. The

land utilisation pattern of the study area shows the dominance of single crop land accounting for

38.8 %. And second dominance of Dense/Scrub Forest land accounting for 28.8 %. The land under

human settlement covers an area of 10.048 Sq. Km., which is mere 3.2 % of the total area.

7.7.6 PROJECT IMPACT ZONES

The geographical area for impact assessment extends over 10 Kms. Radius from the plant site and

comprises of 42 census Villages and towns. To facilitate a more realistic and objective assessment,

the 42 villages / towns are categorized into three zones:

• Core zone (within 0 _ 3Kms.) Radial distance from the plant site)

• Buffer zone (> 3 – 5Kms.)

• Transition zone (> 5 – 10 Kms.)

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TABLE NO. 7.7.1:

KEY DEMOGRAPHIC FEATURES OF THE VILLAGES / TOWNS IN THE THREE IMPACT ZONES

S.No. Village Name Distance from

Project Site

(In Kms.)

Direction

from Project

site

Total Households

Population

Total Male Fe male

SC ST Average Literacy

(%)

Villages within 0 - 3 Kms distance from the plant site

1 Nawapara 0.9 SW 535 2396 1223 1173 487 326 80.0%

2 Tenda 1.9 NW 321 1375 674 701 128 1178 59.1%

3 Katangdih 2 E 178 709 343 366 74 430 57.8%

4 Bhengari 2.2 SSW 251 976 497 479 60 295 69.2%

5 Dangninara 2.8 W 99 381 186 195 9 287 59.6%

6 Nawapara Tenda

2.9 SE 367 1543 771 772 101 894 62.2%

Sub Total : I 1751 7380 3694 3686 859 3410 64.6%


7 Khokhro Ama 3.3 SSE 44 149 79 70 0 139 54.4%

8 Chhote Gumda

3.6 NE 315 1285 630 655 292 201 60.2%

9 Nawagarh 3.8 NNE 297 1093 541 552 122 557 53.4%

10 Charmar 4.2 SW 153 666 346 320 19 248 82.7%

11 Bade Gumda 4.6 ENE 309 1328 660 668 130 441 58.4%

12 Donga Bhouna

5 WSW 85 382 187 195 24 333 64.4%

13 Lamikhar 5 WNW 91 374 187 187 21 325 55.1%

Sub Total : II 1294 5277 2630 2647 608 2244 61.2%


14 Tendubhantha

5.1 NNE 65 222 111 111 4 49 51.4%

15 Pandripani 5.3 SE 67 320 144 176 0 298 48.4%

16 Suhai 5.6 SE 19 67 29 38 0 0 44.8%

17 Bahirkela 6 NE 539 1998 955 1043 69 1147 56.3%

18 Baihamuda 6 E 383 1767 879 888 85 1169 55.1%

19 Baronakunda 6 NNE 302 1198 589 609 68 906 51.9%

20 Deormar 6.2 WSW 117 463 235 228 26 395 65.7%

21 Pakadarha 6.6 S 92 363 175 188 125 211 40.5%

22 Malideh 6.8 NNE 35 157 76 81 0 6 80.9%

23 Bilaskhar 6.9 S 110 396 194 202 33 299 58.1%

24 Lotan 6.9 SW 128 519 262 257 13 191 78.2%

25 Panikhet 6.9 SSW 147 681 340 341 12 267 67.8%

26 Amapali 7 NE 163 811 403 408 57 558 63.4%

27 Singhijhap 7.7 W 91 347 173 174 15 301 65.1%

28 Charratangar 7.8 SSE 513 2001 1013 988 80 1715 56.7%

29 Bhalmundi 7.9 NW 80 305 157 148 0 276 56.4%

30 Kataipali See 7.9 SW 301 1190 613 577 43 876 62.1%

31 Gharghodi 8.1 NNE 448 1953 936 1017 58 1179 52.5%

32 Jarkat 8.5 N 155 610 300 310 1 514 33.1%



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33 Bhendra 8.6 E 394 1559 764 795 131 1060 61.0%

34 Amlidih 8.8 ESE 300 1333 679 654 105 640 60.9%

35 Dehridih 8.8 S 135 535 259 276 18 424 62.4%

36 Kanchanpur 8.9 NE 443 1750 850 900 126 1305 57.8%

37 Dokarbuda 9 SSE 159 673 339 334 29 319 68.5%

38 Bhalumar 9.2 ESE 188 839 418 421 82 200 72.6%

39 Chheerbhauna

9.2 NE 57 223 103 120 0 161 58.7%

40 Gharghoda 9.2 ENE 19618 79425 39330 40095 6096 46718 57.2%

41 Bagchaba 9.3 SSW 138 658 328 330 92 398 54.7%

42 Rabo 9.8 S 139 614 300 314 30 329 58.1%

Sub Total : III 25326 102977 50954 52023 7398 61911 58.6%

Total 28371 115634 57278 58356 8865 67565 61.5%

It is obvious from the above data that only 6 no. of villages fall in core impact zone, accounting for

just 6.38 % of the total population in the study area. 7 no. of villages accounting for 4.56 % of the

total population fall in buffer impact zone, while 29 no. of villages accounting for 89.06 % of the

total population fall in transition zone.

Given the nature of the project, its socio-economic impacts will be more pronounced on the people

inhabiting the core and buffer impact zones rather than on the Transition zone. Hence the study

focus was more on the socio-economic conditions obtaining among the households in the core and

buffer zones.

7.7.7 BASELINE DATA AND ANALYSIS OF SURVEYED VILLAGES

7.7.7.1 DESKTOP REVIEW / RESEARCH

A fairly comprehensive desk research to understand the socio-economic setting of the project area

was the first initiative towards carrying out SIA. Accordingly, published and unpublished

information available on the subject was referred, reviewed and critical information gaps identified

by the SIA team.

It was during this stage, the key stakeholders were identified and study instruments – schedules

and checklists – prepared, tested and finalised. Similarly, the sampling frame and sample size were

also designed and finalised. The sampling frame for the study consisted of villages, households and

District and Tehsil level officials, key informants as also local opinion leaders.

A proportional random sampling technique was followed to select the sample villages and

households. Accordingly, the sample villages were picked up at random from the three impact



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zones considered – Core, Buffer and Transition. The number of households to be contacted in each

sample village was determined on the basis of the size of population of the respective village. In the

absence of household level information, the respondent households were selected randomly during

the course of visit to the respective village. However, while selecting the respondent households,

emphasis was on contacting households, who are economically poor, susceptible to shifts in

livelihood patterns and belonged to vulnerable social communities.

To ensure the accuracy of the primary data collected from the study area, all the village specific

information was verified from the data of Census 2011 and secondary information collected from

various Govt. Dept., Map, and Literature etc.

Accordingly following 12 no. of villages have been selected:

1.Bade Gumda

2.Baihamuda

3.Bhengari

4.Chhote Gumda

5.Dangninara

6.Gharghoda

7.Gharghodi

8.Katangdih

9.Nawapara

10.Pakadarha

11.Singhijhap

12.Tenda

7.7.7.2 FIELD SURVEY

Field survey helped in collecting fairly reliable primary data with respect to the major livelihood

sources, education, health status, basic amenities and standard of living. It also helped in eliciting

information from the natives about the negative environmental impacts of industrial units already

existing in the area and the measures initiated by them (industrial units) to mitigate the impacts.

The potential respondents in the sample households were approached personally by members of

the core study team and Field Investigators who explained the purpose of the visit and solicited



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their participation by sharing the intended information unbiasedly. The study team clarified the

doubts and addressed the apprehensions expressed by the respondents. Once the respondents

were willing and ready to participate, household level socio-economic information was collected

with the help of a structured questionnaire. A number of questions were open ended to facilitate

capturing perceptions of the respondents objectively.

In addition, Participatory Rapid Assessment (PRA) tools comprising Villages / Town Transect Walks,

Focus Group Discussions (FGD), Key Informant Interviews and Local Opinion Leader interviews were

used for collecting qualitative information with regards to key socio-economic challenges of the

area.

7.7.7.3 DATA ANALYSIS & ITS INTERPRETATION

As per analysis of primary data & secondary data the distribution of population varies from place to

place. In the study area, Gharghoda & Nawapara are densely populated areas. Avg. Literacy rate in

surveyed villages is 60 %. The Avg. sex ratio of surveyed villages is 1027. Total household population

come out to be 92305. Average household size is 4.07. The percentage of Male population is 49.5 %

and Female population is 50.5 % i.e. no major difference lies between Male and Female count.

TABLE NO. 7.7.2: DEMOGRAPHY OF THE SURVEYED VILLAGES

S.N.

Village Name Total Households

Population

Total Male Female SC ST Average Literacy

(%)

Sex Ratio

1 Bade Gumda 309 1328 660 668 130 441 58% 1012

2 Baihamuda 383 1767 879 888 85 1169 55% 1010

3 Bhengari 251 976 497 479 60 295 69% 964

4 Chhote Gumda

315 1285 630 655 292 201 60% 1040

5 Dangninara 99 381 186 195 9 287 60% 1048

6 Gharghoda 19618 79425 39330 40095 6096 46718 57% 1019

7 Gharghodi 448 1953 936 1017 58 1179 53% 1087

8 Katangdih 178 709 343 366 74 430 58% 1067

9 Nawapara 535 2396 1223 1173 487 326 80% 959

10 Pakadarha 92 363 175 188 125 211 40% 1074

11 Singhijhap 91 347 173 174 15 301 65% 1006

12 Tenda 321 1375 674 701 128 1178 59% 1040

Total 22640 92305 45706 46599 7559 52736 60% 1027

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VULNERABLE GROUP:

There are particular groups who, for various reasons, are weak and vulnerable or have traditionally

been victims of violations and consequently require special protection for the equal and effective

enjoyment of their human rights. Such groups fall into reserve category and the Company has to

take special measures to uplift the social strata in this section. The surveyed villages have very less

count of Schedule Caste and Schedule Tribe fraction is comparatively high i.e. 57.1 %. The category

falling in unreserved category shows the major occupancy in the area i.e.34.7 % of the total

population.

TABLE NO. 7.7.3: DEMOGRAPHY OF VULNERABLE GROUPS

S.No. Village Name Population

Total SC ST Others

1 Bade Gumda 1328 130 441 757

2 Baihamuda 1767 85 1169 513

3 Bhengari 976 60 295 621

4 Chhote Gumda 1285 292 201 792

5 Dangninara 381 9 287 85

6 Gharghoda 79425 6096 46718 26611

7 Gharghodi 1953 58 1179 716

8 Katangdih 709 74 430 205

9 Nawapara 2396 487 326 1583

10 Pakadarha 363 125 211 27

11 Singhijhap 347 15 301 31

12 Tenda 1375 128 1178 69

Total 92305 7559 52736 32010

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LITERACY LEVEL:

Literacy denotes progress of a nation as a whole. The “multiplier effect” of literacy empowers

people, enables them to participate fully in society and contributes to enables greater participation

in the labour market; improved child and family health and nutrition; reduces poverty and expands

life opportunities. In the surveyed villages male literacy is greater than female literacy rate. The

Company will make efforts in order to fill the lacunae and indirectly contribute to the progress of

the nation. As per the survey, the literacy rate (59.6%) is normal in the surveyed villages there is still

some awareness is required in terms of education & education facilities are to be improved further.

From the survey it is clear that the literacy rate of female (42.4 %) is lower as compared to male

population (57.6 %). Male and female literacy rate of villages vary from place to place. On whole,

female literacy level has to be enhanced to provide a balance in the society and pace towards

economic progress of the area.

TABLE NO. 7.7.4: LITERACY RATE IN THE SURVEYED VILLAGES

S.No. Name of Vilage

Total Pop.

Total Literate

Population

Literacy Rate (%)

Male Literacy

Male Literacy

Rate

Female Literacy

Female Literacy

rate

1 Bade Gumda 1328 776 58.4% 446 57.5% 330 42.5%

2 Baihamuda 1767 974 55.1% 573 58.8% 401 41.2%

3 Bhengari 976 675 69.2% 388 57.5% 287 42.5%

4 Chhote Gumda

1285 774 60.2% 443 57.2% 331 42.8%

5 Dangninara 381 227 59.6% 137 60.4% 90 39.6%

6 Gharghoda 79425 45411 57.2% 26229 57.8% 19182 42.2%

7 Gharghodi 1953 1026 52.5% 560 54.6% 466 45.4%

8 Katangdih 709 410 57.8% 245 59.8% 165 40.2%

9 Nawapara 2396 1917 80.0% 1058 55.2% 859 44.8%

10 Pakadarha 363 147 40.5% 84 57.1% 63 42.9%

11 Singhijhap 347 226 65.1% 131 58.0% 95 42.0%

12 Tenda 1375 812 59.1% 469 57.8% 343 42.2%

Total / Average 92305 53375 59.6% 30763 57.6% 22612 42.4%



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Literacy levels

ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES:

The economy of an area is defined by the occupational pattern and income level of the people in

the area. The occupational structure of residents in the study area is studied with reference to work

category. The population is divided occupation wise into three categories, viz., main workers,

marginal workers and non-workers. The workers include cultivators, agricultural labourers, those

engaged in household industry and other services. While the marginal workers are those workers,

engaged in some work for a period of less than 180 days during the reference year. The non-

workers include those engaged in unpaid household duties, students, retired persons, dependents,

beggars, vagrants etc. besides institutional inmates or all other non-workers who do not fall under

the above categories. The percentage of total working population and non-working population is

51.1 % & 48.9 % respectively in the study area.

TABLE NO. 7.7.5: WORK FORCE OF THE SURVEYED VILLAGES

S.No. Name of Villages Total Pop. Total Workers Main Workers Marginal Worker

Non Workers

1 Bade Gumda 1328 761 386 375 567

2 Baihamuda 1767 832 540 292 935

3 Bhengari 976 573 553 20 403

4 Chhote Gumda 1285 626 589 37 659

5 Dangninara 381 209 208 1 172

6 Gharghoda 79425 40945 23049 17896 38480

7 Gharghodi 1953 1113 409 704 840

8 Katangdih 709 378 280 98 331



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9 Nawapara 2396 651 610 41 1745

10 Pakadarha 363 178 147 31 185

11 Singhijhap 347 104 102 2 243

12 Tenda 1375 769 229 540 606

Total 92305 47139 27102 20037 45166

Work force

It is evident from the above on the basis of information obtained from surveyed villages that the

percentage of total working population is low and dependent population is high. This indicator

shows that the economic conditions in the are not good.

They require livelihood opportunities to upgrade their economic status and fulfil basic needs. Due

to the implementation of proposed for Change in Technology & Expansion of Coal Washery of M/s.

Phil Coal Beneficiation Pvt. Ltd. Will certainly have some direct / indirect employment to the local

people based on the qualification and will also provide training opportunity for self-employment

generation.

7.7.8 SOCIO ECONOMIC STATUS

EDUCATION:

Observations

• The Primary & Secondary data reveals that literacy levels in all the villages is varying

from 33.1 to 82.7 %.

• Most of the students in Villages in the study area are going to Gharghoda town &

Raigarh District for their studies, which is about 9.5 kms & 31 Kms. from the plant.



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• The schools are also not having proper infrastructure facilities.

• College facilities are available in Raigarh District.

Suggestions:

• Industries should come forward & needs to give support by providing School Benches,

Books etc. & if possible, Library at least in High schools under CSR program.

• Industry requires manpower and that comes from education institutions, therefore it

should get more and more involved in the process of education.

• Industries should support the education system by giving Scholarships to the merit

students at least in High School range.

Health & Sanitation:

Observations

• The Primary & secondary data reveals that there are only 9 no. of Hospitals, 5 nos. of

Sub Health Centers, & 2 nos. of PHC’s, & 1 nos. of Community health center in the Study

area.

• During FGD villagers made various issues in health care facilities, such as health facilities

available at PHCs, Laboratory testing and Delivery facilities at Government Health

Centers, availability of clean toilet and drinking water at PHCs, and distance of the

nearest health center from the Village.

• To control the spread of diseases (Malaria & Dengue cases and seasonal diseases) and

reduce the growing rates of mortality due to lack of adequate health facilities, special

attention needs to be given to the health care in rural areas. The key challenges in the

healthcare sector are low quality of care, poor accountability, lack of awareness, and

limited access to facilities.

Suggestions:

• Various organizations such as NGOs also need to come together for improvements in

health care and technology plays a crucial role to facilitate this. Information and

communications Technology provide hosts of solutions for successful implementation of

these changes.

• Industry need to renovate the existing Hospital in the nearby area from 10 bedded to 20

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• Industries should provide the sanitation facilities in all the PHCs in phased manner.

Indirectly this will benefit the Industry & the management also.

• Industries should conduct regular Medical camps & Health camps once in Month.

• Industries in consultation with State Govt. should contribute to develop proper drainage

facilities and avoid water logging to prevent waterborne diseases.

• Awareness programs shall be conducted in all the villages about the adverse effects on

the growth of Children.

• 24-hour Ambulance facility shall be provided by the Project Proponent to the villagers on

demand during emergency.

DRINKING WATER, SANITATION & INFRASTRUCTURE:

Observations

• It was observed that only 32 villages have Pucca Road facilities. It means nearly 75 % of

the villages have road facility.

• It was observed that there is good improvement in Power Supply. As the study area

comprises of Industrial Growth Centre. This ultimately solved the Power cuts & Power

Fluctuations in the villages.

• It is observed that the source of water for Drinking & Agriculture in most of the Villages

is groundwater. And the remaining villages which are proximate to the River use that as

source of drinking water & for Agriculture.

Suggestions:

• Industries in consultation with State Govt. Should may come forward to lay the Village

Roads in a phased manner. And shall also maintain these roads.

• The industries located in the study area mutually come forward to lay the roads in the

villages which can create access to the Towns without any difficulty in phased manner.

• Industries may contribute in establishment of RO water plants in the Villages in a phased

manner to prevent any waterborne diseases to the villagers.

• State Govt. should conduct awareness programs on sanitation and need to provide

subsidy for construction of Toilets in their Houses. Sanitation facilities shall be

established in the schools by the Project proponent under CER activity in a phased

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• There is need of Vocational training centres to train the un-employed youth in Computer

/ IT skills & other Industrial skills. It can be taken up under CER program along with other

Project Proponent in Industrial Growth Centre; it can indirectly promote the

establishment of more Internet Centers in the study area at least in Towns.

EMPLOYMENT, SPORTS & SOCIAL AILMENT ISSUES:

Observations

• The Primary & Secondary study reveals that employment in the study area is very less.

• It is observed that the Raigarh District is having huge scope for employment as

industrialization is more in this area and presence of Industrial Growth Centre. But due

to lack of Vocational training centers / ITI Centers in the area the Industries are

outsourcing some of the key employees from other areas.

• It is observed during FGD that there are only a few people got the benefit of Self-

employment scheme and needs substantial improvement.

• It is observed that there is no encouragement for sports as there are less Schools &

Colleges in the Study area.

• Raigarh is the only place where Sports training facilities are available in entire District.

Suggestions:

• The study area has ample potential of generating employment / self-employment

opportunities.

• Vocational Training Centres will enable the Industries to recruit the Local people & it will

cost minimization for the Industries also.

• Industries in consultation with State Govt. Should may come forward to establish

training institutes for unemployed youth as per their qualification such as Computer

skills, Administration skills, Communication skills etc.

• Setting up the infrastructure will result in generation of employment opportunities.



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7.7.9 INTERPRETATION ON SOCIO-ECONOMIC STUDY Table No. 7.7.6 – Interpretation on Socio Economic Study

S.No. Impact Parameter Predicted Impacts Budget Allocation / Remark Positive Negative

1 Human Settlement • No displacement of people or habitations would occur as there are no habitations in the land proposed for expansion. Proposed expansion will be taken up in the existing plant premises.

Nil ----

2 Livelihoods • No loss of existing livelihoods. Direct or indirect is expected to occur.

• Additional non-agricultural livelihood opportunities are expected both directly and as spinoffs.

A moderate influx of people in project construction and operation phases.

Priority will be given local people in employment

3 Employment Generation

• No loss of existing employment due to the proposed expansion project is expected.

• The proposed project will generate direct and indirect employment opportunity for about 200 persons.

• Majority of them will be local.

Nil ----

4 Incomes and Revenues

• Improvement of money incomes of locals engaged in tertiary businesses by an average approx. 10% through induced spending.

• Improved tax revenues of Gram Panchayat.

• The successful commissioning and running of the proposed plant will attract more industrial investments, which in turn will benefit the society and the nation.

Nil ----

5 Demographics • The population levels of the neighboring villages are not likely to change in any significant manner.

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S.No. Impact Parameter Predicted Impacts Budget Allocation / Remark Positive Negative

• The life styles of people are expected to improve in tune with the rise in incomes and improvement in infrastructure facilities.

• The skill sets of the local residents are expected to improve in keeping with the emerging employment opportunities.

6 Community Health • Health of people residing in all the three impact zones is not likely to be impacted adversely considering the nature of emissions and the state of the art air pollution control systems planned.

• If effective systems are not adopted for control of Air Emissions & disposal of fly ash, it may raise community health issues.

• Budget of Rs. 1.6 Crores has been earmarked for Environment Protection Measures.

7 Physical Infrastructure

• Pucca road exist upto the site. The existing road is capable of absorbing this additional truck movement.

• Few initiatives have already been taken up by the industries present in the study area and improving Sanitation facilities in the surrounding Villages.

• If major Increase in vehicular traffic may lead to higher incidence of road accidents.

----

8 Social Infrastructure

• Improvement in housing stock and educational facilities could be expected in the long run as industrialization in the area gains acceleration.

• Increased pressure on residential accommodation, water supply and sanitation in the neighborhood during construction phase due to influx of workers.

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7.7.10 CONCLUSION

The Social Impact Assessment of the study area for the surveyed village gives an idea of its

Population, average household size, literacy rate and sex ratio. Literacy rate is average. A port of

population is suffering from lack of regular job to run their day-to-day life and get basic facilities.

The infrastructure and amenities available in the area denote the economic well-being of the region.

The study area as a whole possesses average infrastructural facilities. The proposed enhancement &

installation will contribute towards the improvement of the socioeconomic status of the surrounding

areas.

M/s. Phil Coal Beneficiation Pvt. Ltd. is committed to contribute in the development of basic need of

the local area in order to uplift the social and economic structure of the area. The company will carry

out various activities under CER in the nearby local area like community & infrastructure

development programs, vocational training, Education, Health, Women empowerment etc. About Rs

40.0 Lakhs is earmarked for CER activities. Detailed break up of activities to be carried out under CER

is incorporated in Chapter -8 of EIA report. Based on SIA Study, following activities are proposed

under Socio Economic development:

i. Community & Infrastructure Development Programmes:

• Construction of toilets

• Renovation of School buildings

• Providing street lights

ii. Skill Development

• Facilitating the youth for Skill Development Centre for various

vocational training centre

• Soft skills development and coaching classes for under privilege students

iii. Education & Scholarship programmes

• Sports equipment’s etc. for schools

7.8 R & R ACTION PLAN

There is no habitation in the existing plant site. Hence no Rehabilitation & Resettlement is envisaged

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CHAPTER – 8

PROJECT BENEFITS 8.1 PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Once the proposed activity is commissioned, the socio-economic status of the local people will

improve and there by infrastructure facilities like communication systems will improve.

8.2 SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

With the implementation of the proposed plant, the socio-economic status of the local people will

improve substantially. The land rates in the area will improve in the nearby areas due to the

proposed activity. This will help in upliftment of the social status of the people in the area.

Educational institutions will also come-up and will lead to improvement of educational status of

the people in the area. Primary health and medical facilities will certainly improve due to the

proposed plant.

8.3 EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL

The proposed plant creates employment to 50 people direct and indirect employment

opportunities for about 150 persons, during operation of the proposed expansion project.

TABLE 8.1 - EMPLEMENT

Manager Supervisor Skilled Un-skilled Total

8 16 26 150 200

8.4 SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTAL ACTIVITIES PROPOSED [CORPORATE ENVIRONMENT

RESPONSIBILITY (CER)] [STANDARD TOR #XIV & TOR # XX]

Phil Coal Beneficiation Pvt. Ltd. will be actively contributing to improve the Socio-economic

conditions of the area by providing assistance for local persons preferable from the nearby

villages. The continuing commitment by business to behave ethically and contribute to

economic development while improve the quality of life of workforce and their families as

well as that of the local community and society at large. CER capital cost is Rs.40 lakhs and

Annual recurring cost Rs.15 Lakhs.

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CHAPTER – 9

ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS

All the required environmental protection measures will be implemented in the proposed

expansion project and will be operated to comply with the MOEF&CC / CPCB / SPCB norms. Rs. 160

Lakhs have been earmarked as capital investment for EMP and Occupational Health & Safety and

Rs. 18 Lakhs/Annum Recurring cost.

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CHAPTER – 10

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

10.1 INTRODUCTION [STANDARD TOR # VI]

The major objective and benefit of utilising Environmental Impact Assessment in project planning

stage itself, is to prevent avoidable losses of environmental resources and values as a result of

Environmental Management. Environmental Management includes protection / mitigation /

enhancement measures as well as suggesting post project monitoring programme. Environmental

management may suggest revision of project site or operation to avoid adverse impacts or more

often additional project operations may have to be incorporated in the conventional operation.

The industrial development in the study area needs to be intertwined with judicious utilisation of

non-renewable resources of the study area and with in the limits of permissible assimilative

capacity. The assimilative capacity of the study area is the maximum amount of pollution load that

can be discharged in the environment without affecting the designated use and is governed by

dilution, dispersion, and removal due to physico-chemical and biological processes. The

Environment Management Plant (EMP) is required to ensure sustainable development in the study

area of the proposed plant site, hence it needs to be an all encompassive plan for which the

proposed industry, Government, Regulating agencies like Pollution Control Board working in the

region and more importantly the affected population of the study area need to extend their

cooperation and contribution.

It has been evaluated that the study area has not been affected adversely and is likely to get new

economical fillip. The affected environmental attributes in the region are air quality, water quality,

soil, land use, ecology and public health. The Management Action Plan aims at controlling pollution

at the source level to the possible extent with the available and affordable technology followed by

treatment measures before they are discharged.

Environmental Management aims at the preservation of ecosystem by considering the pollution

abatement facilities at the plant inception. In the upcoming modern coal washery plants, pollution

abatement has become an integral part of planning and design along with Techno economic

factors.

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10.2 MANAGEMENT DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE

Environmental pollution is inevitable during the construction phase. The project proponent should

take appropriate steps to control pollution during construction phase. The following are the factors

requiring control during construction phase.

10.2.1 SITE PREPARATION

At the time of construction of the project, there will be some quantity of soil and debris and

produce unstable material. The disturbed slopes shall be well stabilized before the on set of the

monsoon. The leveling operation will also involve piling up of backfill materials. Use of dust

suppressant spraying to minimize fugitive dust during construction activities is recommended.

10.2.2 WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION

The employees at the plant shall be provided with water for their requirement and for the

construction activities. Sufficient and suitable toilet facilities will be provided to allow proper

standards of hygiene. These facilities would preferably be connected to a septic tank and shall be

maintained properly to have least environmental impact.

10.2.3 NOISE

Noise is anticipated during the construction phase due to the usage of various construction

equipment such as mechanical vibrator, mixers etc. The noise effect on the nearest inhabitations

due to construction activity will be negligible. However, it is advisable that onsite workers working

near the noise generating equipment shall be provided with noise protection devices like earplugs.

10.2.4 MAINTENANCE OF VEHICLES

One should be very careful in selecting the site for vehicle maintenance, so as to prevent the

ground water contamination due to the spillage of oil. Both diesel and petrol engine vehicles shall

be maintained properly. Unauthorized dumping of waste oil should be prohibited. Wastes should

be disposed off to the CECB approved vendors.

10.2.5 WASTE

The solid waste shall be collected and disposed off as per norms.

10.2.6 STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS MATERIAL

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a. Gas for welding purpose

b. LDO

c. Painting materials

All these materials would be stored as per international safety standards.

10.2.7 LAND ENVIRONMENT

The proposed project will not create any major impact on land environment. As soon as the

construction activity is over, the surplus earth will be utilised to fill up low lying areas, the rubbish

will be cleared and all in built surfaces will be reinstated. Appropriate vegetation will be planned

and all such areas shall be landscaped. greenbelt will be developed within the premises.

10.3 POST CONSTRUCTION PHASE

10.3.1 AIR EMISSION MANAGEMENT [ADDITIONAL TOR # IX]

S. No. Stack attached to Control Equipment Particulate emission

at the outlet

a. Coal crusher Dust Extraction systems

with Bag filters < 50 mg/Nm3

10.3.1.1 FUGITIVE EMISSIONS

Fugitive dust emissions are likely in the unloading areas, crusher area, material transfer point,

screening area etc.

• Fugitive emission in the material unloading area will be avoided by providing dust

suppression system.

• Dust extraction system with bagfilters will be provided at crusher. Crusher will be

provided in covered shed.

• At other dust emanating areas material transfer points will be controlled by providing

dust extraction system with bag filters.

• Water sprinkling by using fine atomizer nozzles arrangement will be provided on the

coal heaps and on land around the crusher.

• Green belt will be developed along the road side, coal handling plant and office building

and all round the boundary line of the coal washery.

• Storage bunkers, hoppers, rubber decks in chutes and centrifugal chutes will be

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• Fugitive emissions will be regularly monitored in the plant area and CPCB stipulations

regarding fugitive emission control and monitoring will be strictly followed.

Control of Emissions at CHP

In the coal handling plant, all required precautions will be taken up to prevent the air emissions.

Unloading areas will be provided with dust suppression system. At the material transfer points,

dust extraction system with bag filters will be provided. All conveyers will be completely covered

with GI sheets to prevent fugitive dust emission. All transfer points will be provided with

enclosures.

10.3.1.2 DUST SUPPRESSION SYSTEM

Water sprinklers will be provided at the unloading areas of the raw materials for dust suppression.

Dust suppression system with water sprinklers will be provided.

10.3.1.3 INTERNAL ROADS

Internal roads will be asphalted to prevent the fugitive dust emission due to vehicular movement.

Impacts Management plan

Sources of dust emissions are:

• Raw material unloading Dust suppression system

• Coal yard Water sprinkling with fine atomizer nozzles arrangement on coal heaps and on land around the crusher.

• Storage bunkers, hoppers Proper rubber linings will be provided

• Coal crusher Dust extraction system with bag filters with outlet dust emission less than 50 mg/Nm3.

• Conveyers & transfer points Provided with sheet enclosures

• Due to Vehicular movement Internal roads will be Asphalted Avenue plantation along the village road.

10.3.1.4 COMPLIANCE ON CREP RECOMMENDATIONS

All the following CREP recommendations will be implemented & followed strictly.

✓ Water will be sprayed at all strategic coal transfer points such as conveyors, loading

unloading point’s etc. Conveyors, transfer points etc. will be provided with enclosures.

✓ Crusher will be provided with enclosures, fitted with bag filters and finally emitted

through a stack of minimum height of 30 m, conforming particulate emission standard

of 50 mg/Nm3.



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✓ Water sprinkling by using fine atomizer nozzles arrangement will be provided on the

coal heaps and on land around the crusher.

✓ Area, in and around the coal washery will be asphalted. Water consumption in the coal

washery will be below 1.5 cubic meter per tonne of coal.

✓ The efficiency of the settling ponds of the waste water treatment system of the coal

washery will not be less than 90%.

✓ Green belt will be developed along the road side, coal handling plants, residential

complex, and office building and all round the boundary line of the coal washery.

✓ Storage bunkers, hoppers, rubber decks in chutes and centrifugal chutes will be

provided with proper rubber linings.

✓ Vehicles movement in the coal washery area will be regulated effectively to avoid traffic

congestion. High pressure horn will be prohibited. Smoke emission from heavy duty

vehicle operating in the coal washery would confirm the standards prescribed under

Motor Vehicle Rules 1989.

✓ Difference in value of SPM measured between 25 to 30 m from the enclosure of coal

crushing plant in the downwind and leeward direction will not exceed 50 mg/Nm3. This

method is based on High volume samples and using average flow rate not exceeding

1.1m3/min. In the existing plant also, the SPM levels measured at 25 m from the

enclosure of coal crushing plant is 38 mg/Nm3 which is < 50 mg/nm3.

Effluent Discharge

✓ Close circuit operation with zero effluent discharge will be adopted in the proposed

project.

Noise Levels

✓ Operation / working Zone – not to exceed 85 dBA for 8 hrs exposure.

Recommendations

a. The proposed air emission control equipment will be installed prior to commissioning

the project.

b. All the internal roads shall be asphalted to reduce the fugitive dust due to truck

movement.



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10.3.2 WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN TO MITIGATE THE ADVERSE IMPACTS DUE TO

PROJECT [STANDRD TOR # III & XXII]

IMPACTS MANAGEMENT PLAN

Untreated waste water Settling ponds with 95 % efficiency will be provided.

Ground water contamination Storage areas will be made pucca. Garland drainage system will be provided.

Effluent discharge Effluent will be treated in thickener and the supernatant will be utilized for dust suppression, plantation development and the balance will be reused in the process. Zero effluent discharge will be implemented.

Impact downstream users of Kurket River due to water drawl

No water will be drawn from Kurket River. The water requirement for the proposed project will be sourced from ground.

Impact on Kurket River due to discharge of Effluent from proposed project

Closed loop water system will be implemented in the proposed project. Hence there will not be any waste water generation from process and cooling. Zero effluent discharge will be maintained in proposed project. The only waste water generation from the plant will be sanitary waste water. The sanitary waste water will be treated in septic tank followed by soak pit.

Ground water contamination due to effluent discharge

Zero effluent discharge will be maintained in proposed project. The sanitary waste water will be treated in septic tank followed by soak pit.

➢ Closed loop water system will be implemented in coal washery. Hence there will not be

any waste water generation from process and cooling.

➢ As it is proposed to install Heavy media-based Coal Washery, in which water after

washing of coal (waste water) will be recycled back.

➢ The efficiency of settling pond of the waste water system will be 95 %.

➢ Sanitary waste will be treated in septic tank by followed by sub-surface dispersion

trench.

➢ The effluent from the plant will lead to the thickener and flocculants will be settlement

of suspended solids and helps to give a clearer overflow.

➢ The settled solids are collected at the bottom cone of the thickener tank.



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➢ The solids which are collected in the bottom of the thickener will be pumped to the

multirole belt press for reclamation of water. The solid dried cake will be blended with

rejects.

➢ The overflow of the thickener which is clear water will be recycled.

➢ The proposed plant is a zero effluent plant and the process selected ensures minimum

generation of dust.

➢ All the MoEF&CC norms/CREP recommendations for coal washeries will be

implemented in the proposed project.

10.3.3 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT [STANDRD TOR # XVII]

Washery rejects is main solid waste generated from the proposed coal washery unit. Washery

rejects of 0.5 MTPA will be given to Rejects based Power plant of M/s. Prakash Industries Ltd.,

Champa. Copy of Letter of Interest for washery rejects to the above customers is enclosed as

Annexure – 10.

S. NO.

TYPE OF SOLID WASTE

Existing (MTPA)

Proposed Expansion

(MTPA)

After Proposed change in technology

(IN MTPA) DISPOSAL PROPOSED



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1 Washery

rejects

0.096 0.5 0.5 MTPA Will be given to reject based

power plant of M/s. Prakash

Industries Ltd. , Champa

Hazardous waste generation, storage & disposal:

Waste oil: 1.0 KL / Annum

This will be stored in covered HDPE drums in a designated area and will be given to SPCB approved

vendors.

Used Batteries:

Used batteries will be given back to the supplier under buy cack agreement with supplier.

Municipal Solid Waste Generation & its Disposal:

Type of Municipal solid waste Proposed method of disposal

Construction debris

(Generated during construction phase)

Used for landfill within the plant site to the

extent possible and the remaining if any

will be given to authorised recyclers.

Canteen waste Used in composting / Vermiculture

Used as manure for greenbelt

development within the premises.

Recyclables Given to SPCB authorised dealers

10.3.4 NOISE LEVEL MANAGEMENT

The major noise generating sources in the plant are DG sets & crusher. Acoustic enclosure will be

provided to DG sets. Crusher will be inside the covered shed. The major noise levels will be

confined to the working zones of the plant. The Leq of eight hours will be within the prescribed

standards. Community noise levels are not likely to be effected due to the proposed additional

greenbelt and attenuation due to the physical barriers. The ambient noise levels will be less than

75 dBA during day time & less than 70 dBA during night time. As the nearest habitation is about 0.6

Kms. from the plant, there will not be any adverse impact on habitations due to the proposed

project.



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Recommendations

a) Acoustic enclosures will be provided to DG Set

b) The impact can reduce by adopting shock absorbing techniques.

c) Ear plugs shall be provided to the workers and this shall be enforced strictly.

d) Extensive greenbelt shall be developed for further attenuating the noise levels.

10.3.5 LAND ENVIRONMENT

All the required Air emission Control systems will be provided in the proposed project. Zero

effluent discharge will be maintained in the proposed project. Hence there will not be any impact

on land environment due to the proposed project. The solid waste generated from the project will

be utilized / disposed as per norms. Hence there will not be any adverse impact on land

environment due to the solid waste generated from the proposed project activities. 1/3 of the

Greenbelt will be developed periphery of the Plant area will have positive impact on land

environment. Lawn will be developed in open areas & at admin building and other areas to reduce

the soil erosion within the premises.

Recommendations

Land scaping can be done around the Administrative building, raw material storage areas, etc. This

will help in preserving the ecological conditions.

10.3.6 MEASURES FOR IMPROVEMENT OF ECOLOGY

There are no Wild life sanctuaries, Bird sanctuaries, National Parks within 10 Km. radius of the

plant. No significant vegetation occurs in and around the project site. No significant fauna exists in

the area. Hence there will not be any adverse impact on flora & fauna due to the proposed

expansion project.

Recommendations

➢ Plantation programme should be undertaken at several areas. They should include

plantation, along the internal and external roads and along the administrative buildings

and the stacking yards.

➢ People should be educated and trained in social forestry activities by local

governmental and non-governmental organizations.



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10.3.6.1 GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT [ADDITIONAL TOR # IV STANDARD TOR # IV]

• Greenbelt has been developed in the existing plant. Out of total 24.856 acres of land, 8.253

acres (more than 1/3rd of total) of land was developed with greenbelt.

10.3.7 RAINWATER HARVESTING [ADDITIONAL TOR # X & STANDARD TOR # IX]

Rainwater harvesting structures will be constructed to harvest the run-off water from roof tops by

laying a separate storm water drainage system for recharging of ground water. Rain water

harvesting will be taken-up in consultation with Central Ground Water Board. The water

conserved will be used to meet the plant water requirement. Rain water harvesting and

groundwater recharge structures also will be constructed outside the plant premises in

consultation with local Gram Panchayat and Village Heads to augment the ground water level. In

the existing plant, Rain Water Harvesting Pit has already been provided.

It is proposed expansion project to construct 8 nos. of Recharge pits to Recharge Roof top water &

surface run off storm water recharge into ground. The following is the Plan for rain water

harvesting measure at plant site.

Average annual rainfall = 1241 mm

Quantum of Rain water that can be harvested from the premises

a) Average annual rainfall = 1.24 m

TABLE NO. 10.3.18: TOTAL RAIN WATER HARVESTING POTENTIAL

S.No. Type of area Total Area (in m2)

Runoff Co-efficient

Rainfall (in m)

Rainwater Collection Potential (in m3)

1 Roof top area 24281 0.85 1.24 25592.1

2 Internal roads 3965 0.65 1.24 3195.7

3 Storage areas 8093 0.85 1.24 8530.0

4 Greenbelt 33184 0.15 1.24 6172.2

5 Water Reservoir 3237 1 1.24 4013.8

6 Parking area 3965 0.2 1.24 983.3

Total

48487.1

Considering 90% of harvested water available for recharge is 43638.3 m3/ Annum. This collected

water will be utilized for recharging ground water table. This will also improve the ground water

quality.

TABLE NO. 10.3.19: SIZING & NOS. OF RECHARGE STRUCTURES



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S.No. Type of area Total Area (in m2)

Runoff Co-efficient

Rainfall (in m)

Rainwater Collection Potential (in m3)

1 Roof top area 24281 0.85 0.05 1031.9

2 Internal roads 3965 0.65 0.05 128.8

3 Storage areas 8093 0.85 0.05 343.9

4 Greenbelt 33184 0.15 0.05 248.8

5 Water Reservoir 3237 1 0.05 161.8

6 Parking area 3965 0.2 0.05 39.6

Total

1954.8

Considering retention time for recharge structure of 15 min. total quantum of rain water comes to

488.7 m3/ 15 min.

Volume of recharge structure = ∏ r2h

Radius [r] = 2 m

Effective Depth [h] = 5 m

Hence volume = 3.14 x (2.0 x 2.0) x 5 = 62.8

Hence nos. of recharge structures require = 488.7 ÷ 62.8 = 7.78 or say 8

Post-construction Run off

• The average rainfall and the land area have been taken up for the estimation of runoff

for the prediction from the project site.

• As the vacant exposed land would be converted in to built up land, the natural

recharge that had taken place during the pre-construction period would not occur and

hence there would be meagre infiltration.

• The losses such as, Percolation, evaporation and other unforeseen loses have been

considered.

The following is the Plan for rain water harvesting measure at plant site.

Total Area = 44960.57 M2

Average annual rainfall = 1330 mm

Quantum of Rain water that can be harvested from the premises

a) Average annual rainfall = 1.33 m

b) Runoff co-efficient

Runoff co-efficient for Roof area = 90%

Runoff co-efficient for Roads and Paved area = 80%

Runoff co-efficient for Open area = 40%

Runoff co-efficient for Green belt area = 20%



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c) Details of Rain water harvesting potential

S.No. Type of area Total Area (m2)

Runoff Co-efficient

Rainfall in m

Rainwater Collection

Potential (m3)

1. Plant Built up area 8093.7 0.90 1.33 9688.1

2. Water storage & RWH 1861.5 1.00 1.33 1863.8

3. Internal roads 3237.4 0.80 1.33 3444.6

4. Parking area 2428.1 0.80 1.33 2583.5

5. Greenbelt 14973.3 0.20 1.33 3982.9

Total 30,594.0

21,562.9

The potential rain water that can be collected will be 21,562.9 m3/year. This conserved water will

be utilised for plant water requirement. Accordingly the net water requirement for the plant will

reduce.

10.4 POST PROJECT MONITORING STRATEGY

The monitoring of various environmental parameters is necessary which part of the environmental

protection measures. Monitoring is an important feature because the efficiency of control

measures can only be determined by monitoring. A comprehensive monitoring programme is given

here under. PM2.5, PM10, SO2 and NOX are monitored as per Ministry notification vide G.S.R. No.

826(E) dated 16th November, 2009.

Locations and frequency of monitoring as per the guidelines of CECB and MOEF&CC are tabulated

below.

MONITORING SCHEDULE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PARAMETERS




1. Water & Waste water quality

A. Water quality in the area

Once in a month Grab sampling As per IS: 10500

2. Air Quality

A. Stack Monitoring CEMS (all Stacks)

Once in a month

-- PM PM, SO2 & NOx

B. Ambient Air quality CAAQMS

Quarterly in a Month

Continuously

24 hours

PM PM2.5, PM10, SO2, NOx & CO



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C. Fugitive emissions Quarterly in a Month 8 hours PM

3. Meteorological Data Meteorological data to be monitored at the plant.

Daily Continuous monitoring

Temperature, Relative Humidity, rainfall, wind direction & wind speed.

4. Noise level monitoring Ambient Noise levels Once in a month

(Hourly) Continuous for 24 hours with 1-hour

interval

Noise levels

Infrastructure for Environmental Protection Man Power

The following manpower will be provided on regular basis.

Environmental Engineer / Safety Officer

He will be a graduate engineer with adequate experience, responsible for implementing and

monitoring the environmental impacts and all the safety aspects. He will act as a liaison officer

between the proposed plant and regulatory agencies like SPCB, CPCB etc.

Chemist

He will be a qualified chemist to carry out the analysis of various samples.

Monitoring equipment and Consumables

Environmental monitoring during the operation phase of the plant will be entrusted to a third

party. Monitoring will be carried out as per CPCB/CECB norms. The budgetary allocation for

Environmental monitoring is approx. Rs. 9.0 Lakhs/Annum for the proposed expansion project.

Noise levels

A sound level meter shall be purchased to record noise levels in different scales like A, B and C with

slow and fast response options at various generating source from D.G set which will be used only

when there is an interruption in the power supply.

10.5 COSTS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Capital Cost for Environment Protection for total project : Rs. 160 Lakhs

Total Recurring Cost for Environmental protection : Rs. 18 lakhs per annum.



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BUDGET FOR EMP AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY

S.No Particulars Capital Cost (Rs.in Lakhs)

Recurring Cost / Annum

(Rs.in Lacs)

1 Air Quality

• Dust Extraction systems with Bag filters

• Chimney

• Water Sprinklers

• Environment Monitoring

80.0 10.0

2 Wastewater Management

• Settling ponds

• Garland drains

• Monitoring

20.0 3.0

3 Solid waste Management

• Construction of Pucca Platform for storage

• Hazardous & Municipal solid waste storage

30.0 2.0

4 Greenbelt development, Land scaping & Noise levels monitoring

10.0 2.0

5 Occupational Health & Safety 20.0 1.0

TOTAL 160.0 18.0



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CHAPTER – 11

SUMMARY & CONCLUSION 11.1 INTRODUCTION






Subsequently obtained Consent to Operate (CTO) from CECB and same is valid till 31st October 2024.

Phil Coal Beneficiation Pvt. Ltd. is proposing for change in technology cum expansion of existing 0.96

MTPA Dry type coal washery to 2.5 MTPA Wet type Heavy Media Cyclone type Coal Washery.



As per the Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, New Delhi EIA notification, dated 14th

September, 2006 & its subsequent amendment, all Coal Washeries above 1.0 MTPA are classified

under Category ‘A’.

11.2 DETAILS ABOUT THE PROJECT

1. Location of the Project : Khasra nos. 261/7 Ga, 261/8, 261/9, 261/22, 306/1 Ka,

306/1 Kha, 306/1 Ga, 306/2, 306/3, 306/4, 306/5, 306/6.

Tenda Nawapara Village, Ghardhoda Tehsil, Raigarh

District, Chhattisgarh

2. Proposed Project : Change in technology cum expansion of existing 0.96 MTPA

(Dry type) to 2.5 MTPA (Wet type)

3. Total land : 10.06 Ha (24.856 Acres)

4. Proposed project cost : Rs.20.0 Crores

5. Source of water : The water requirement for the proposed expansion project

will be sourced from ground water.

6. Water requirement : 425 KLD

7. Wastewater generation : 4 KLD (Only sanitary waste water)

8. Air Emission Control equipment’s

proposed

: Dust Extraction systems with Bag filters

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9. Wastewater management : Closed circuit water system will be provided in Coal

washery. Hence there will not be any wastewater

generation from the process. Sanitary wastewater will be

treated in Septic Tank followed by sub-surface dispersion

trench. Zero effluent discharge system will be maintained

in the proposed project.

10. Solid waste disposal : Rejects generated from the plant Will be given to reject

based power plant of M/s. Prakash Industries Ltd., Champa

11. Green belt development : Greenbelt of 8.253 acres developed in the plant

11.3 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROCESS

The process comprises coal crushing, screening, washing and materials handling to produce clean

coal with ash content less than 34%. The washery will generate rejects, which will be sold to the

prospective buyers.

Wet coal beneficiation process has been selected as it is less polluting as compared to the dry

process and suit to the specific customer’s requirement of lower ash content coal. It has been

planned to adopted heavy media cyclone technology with closed circuit water system to ensure zero

effluent discharge.

Closed loop water system is proposed in the process, hence there will not be waste water

generation from process. Sanitary waste will be treated in septic tank by Sub-surface dispersion

trench.

11.4 CONCLUSION

Management of Phil Coal Beneficiation Pvt. Ltd will support local areas that will be benefited by way

of generation of employment opportunities, increased demand for local products and services.

There will be an overall improvement in the income level of the local people.

The proposed expansion project will create direct employment of 50 and indirect employment

opportunity for about 150 persons, during operation of the proposed expansion project. With the

development of this plant there will be lot of scope for more industrial investments which in turn

will benefit the nation.



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CHAPTER – 12

DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANT ENGAGED 12.1 DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANT ENGAGED

PIONEER ENVIRO LABORATORIES & CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. is QCI-NABET accredited EIA

Consultant, vide certificate No. NABET/ EIA/ 1922/ SA 0148. It is one of the leading Environmental

Consultancy organizations in South India and Chhattisgarh. Established in 1996 PIONEER ENVIRO

has an excellent track record of serving several well-established Group companies across the

Country.

PIONEER ENVIRO is a team of professionals in various disciplines such as Environmental

Engineering & Environmental Management. The team is slated to double in next two years.

Our goals are to provide all of our clients with quality services at a fair, competitive price. By

offering a turnkey service (excepting some specific areas), we can maximize the efficiency of data

collection so that our clients pay one time for similar services. The technologies deployed at

PIONEER ENVIRO are current and leading edge, duly validated.

PIONEER ENVIRO has an exceptional team of Environment professionals. PIONEER ENVIRO has the

expertise to assess the impact of various industrial activities such Coal Washery, Power Plants,

Steel Plants, Distilleries, Cement Plants etc., on the environment. These assessments will help the

industry to install the best Environmental Management Systems and to maintain the plant in

accordance with the norms stipulated for ISO-14001 & ISO-18000. PIONEER ENVIRO services range

from site assessments, environmental audits, environmental impact statements and risk

assessments to waste management.

A copy of certificate issued by NABET is shown below.

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Following are some of the services which are PIONEER ENVIRO core competency:

❖ Helping the client to select the suitable site as per the norms of Ministry of Environment and

Forest, Govt. of India and State Pollution Control Boards in India.

❖ Environmental Impact assessment studies carried out as per the guidelines issued by

Ministry of Environment and Forest, Govt. of India and State Pollution Control Boards in

India.

❖ Environment Audits.

❖ Risk Assessment and Disaster Management Studies.

❖ Occupational health & industrial hygiene.

❖ Solid waste management.

❖ Environmental baseline studies covering the fields of ambient Air, Surface water, Ground

water, Soil, Noise and Biological Environment (Flora & Fauna).

❖ Stack Emission Monitoring, Effluent Analysis, Ground water analysis.

❖ Design of Effluent Treatment Plant

❖ Design of Sewage Treatment Plant

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