BAJRI (MINOR MINERAL) MINE - Welcome to...

BAJRI (MINOR MINERAL) MINE

Location: - Villages & Khasra No. – Dhulkheda (1, 662/1), Jeepiya (1, 2), Bhadalikheda (1, 355, 865/355, 243),

Arajiya (645, 646), Jodhras (448), Palari (1672, 1673, 1868), Govindpura (1), Malan (64, 567), Bhilwara (314),

Sanganer (771, 815/1, 815, 1013, 2078, 2883, 772/1, 772), Kunwara (347), Suvana (1, 131, 270, 980, 981, 1565, 1513,

1677, 1858), Agarpura (1304/1), Ghumras (1), Pondras (1), Chanpri (1), Duriya (663, 845/666), Jawasiya (1, 386),

Sayla (604), Bhainsakundal (1027), Bardod (39, 177), Kanyakhedi (1, 253, 541/1), Biliyan Kala (602), Swaroopganj

(825), Guwaradi (732), Kalyanpura (1, 202), Patliyas (1441, 1292), Mangrop (2261, 3975/2261, 3985/2261), Fagano

Ka Kheda (3094, 3242, 3275), Khairabad (1443, 1594), Siyar (1), Darri (1), Mandapiya (1179), Danta Jati (234),

Kachauliya (110), Kumhariya (761), Pipli (380), Kalundiya (1, 812), Maheshpura (1), Hasiyas (506), Dhogras (382) &

Akola (796/1); Tehsil & District – Bhilwara (Rajasthan)

Production: - 2.24 MMTPA, Area: - 1947.12 Hectare

Letter of Intent was issued on dated 05.03.2013

Study Period:- October, November & December’ 2013

Project Cost:- Rs. 16,91,00,000/-

PROPOSAL

FOR

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

Applicant:- Sanjay Kumar Garg

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

Jaipur (Rajasthan)

Email:- [email protected]

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

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT

ENKAY ENVIRO SERVICES PVT. LTD., JAIPUR

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

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

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

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

PROJECT:- RIVER BED SAND MINE CONTENTS

APPLICANT:- SANJAY KUMAR GARG

DOCUMENT NO.:- EESPL/ SKG/ 001/ 149 – EC/ Mine/ 2013


MAY’ 2015 1

RIVER BED SAND MINE (MINOR MINERAL)

Location: - Villages & Khasra No. – Dhulkheda (1, 662/1), Jeepiya (1, 2), Bhadalikheda (1, 355,

865/355, 243), Arajiya (645, 646), Jodhras (448), Palari (1672, 1673, 1868), Govindpura (1), Malan

(64, 567), Bhilwara (314), Sanganer (771, 815/1, 815, 1013, 2078, 2883, 772/1, 772), Kunwara

(347), Suvana (1, 131, 270, 980, 981, 1565, 1513, 1677, 1858), Agarpura (1304/1), Ghumras (1),

Pondras (1), Chanpri (1), Duriya (663, 845/666), Jawasiya (1, 386), Sayla (604), Bhainsakundal

(1027), Bardod (39, 177), Kanyakhedi (1, 253, 541/1), Biliyan Kala (602), Swaroopganj (825),

Guwaradi (732), Kalyanpura (1, 202), Patliyas (1441, 1292), Mangrop (2261, 3975/2261,

3985/2261), Fagano Ka Kheda (3094, 3242, 3275), Khairabad (1443, 1594), Siyar (1), Darri (1),

Mandapiya (1179), Danta Jati (234), Kachauliya (110), Kumhariya (761), Pipli (380), Kalundiya (1,

812), Maheshpura (1), Hasiyas (506), Dhogras (382) and Akola (796/1)

TEHSIL & DISTRICT – BHILWARA (RAJASTHAN)

PRODUCTION: - 2.24 MMTPA, AREA: - 1947.12 HECTARE

S. No. Contents Page Nos.

1. FORM-1 11-29

2. EIA/ EMP REPORT 30-200

SECTION - I INTRODUCTION 31-59

1.1 INTRODUCTION 32

1.2 LEGAL FRAMEWORK RELATED TO SAND MINING 32

1.3 SAND MINING 33

1.4 IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT PROPONENT 34

1.5 EIA PROCESS 35

1.6 REGULATORY COMPLIANCES 37

1.7 SALIENT FEATIRES OF THE PROJECT 37

1.8 POINT WISE COMPLIANCE OF TOR 38





MAY’ 2015 2

1.9 POST - ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE MONITORING 58

1.10 GENERIC STRUCTURE OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

ASSESSMENT 58

SECTION - II PROJECT DESCRIPTION 60-69

2.1 LOCATION OF THE PROJECT 61

2.2 NEED OF THE PROJECT 62

2.3 AMENITIES / FACILITIES 62

2.4 INFRASTRUCTURE (PROJECT REQUIREMENTS) 62

2.4.1 POWER 62

2.4.2 NEAREST SOURCE OF WATER SUPPLY AND DEMAND 63

2.4.3 MANPOWER REQUIREMENTS 63

2.4.4 LAND OWNERSHIP/ OCCUPANCY 63

2.4.5 LAND USE PATTERN 64

2.4.5.1 MINE SITE 64

2.5 GEOLOGY 64

2.5.1 REGIONAL GEOLOGY 64

2.5.2 LOCAL GEOLOGY 65

2.5.3 GEOLOGICAL AND MINEABLE RESERVES AS PER UNFC

CLASSIFICATION

65

2.5.4 PROPOSED RATE OF PRODUCTION WHEN MINE IS FULLY

DEVELOPED AND EXPECTED LIFE OF THE MINE

65

2.6 MINING 66

2.6.1 METHOD OF WORKING 67

2.6.2 EXTENT OF MECHANIZATION 67

2.6.3 YEAR-WISE DEVELOPMENT IN NEXT FIVE YEARS 68

2.7 CONCEPTUAL MINING PLAN 68





MAY’ 2015 3

2.7.1 FINAL SLOPE ANGLE TO BE ADOPTED 65

2.7.2 ULTIMATE EXTENT & SIZE OF PIT 68

SECTION - III DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT 69-104

3.1 INTRODUCTION 70

3.2 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING 71

3.3 COLLECTION OF BASELINE DATA 72

3.4 LAND ENVIRONMENT 72

3.4.1 SOURCE OF INFORMATION 72

3.4.2 DATA BASE 72

3.4.3 LAND USE/ LAND COVER AREA 72

3.5 SOIL ENVIRONMENT 73

3.6 WATER ENVIRONMENT 77

3.6.1 WATER SAMPLE ANALYSIS 77

3.6.2 RESULT 81

3.7 AIR ENVIRONMENT 81

3.7.1 MICRO-METEROLOGICAL DATA 81

3.7.1 WIND ROSE DIAGRAM 82

3.7.2 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY DATA 83

3.8 NOISE ENVIRONMENT 86

3.8.1 AMBIENT NOISE LEVEL DATA 86

3.8.2 RESULT 88

3.9 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT 88

3.9.1 METHODOLOGY 88

3.9.2 FLORA 89

3.9.3 FAUNA 90

3.10 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT 94





MAY’ 2015 4

3.10.1 OBJECTIVES 94

3.10.2 DATA COLLECTION 95

3.10.3 DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE OF THE STUDY AREA 95

3.10.3.1 POPULATION PROFILE 95

3.10.3.2 GENDER DISTRIBUTION IN THE BUFFER ZONE 95

3.10.3.3 LITERACY PROFILE IN BUFFER ZONE 95

3.10.3.4 OCCUPATIONAL STRUCTURE IN BUFFER ZONE 104

3.10.4 SOCIO-ECONOMIC SURVEY 104

3.10.5 SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE 104

3.10.6 SOCIAL OBSERVATION IN THE STUDY AREA IN THE MINE 105

3.10.7 CONCERNED ISSUS IN THE REGION 105

SECTION - IV ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT & MITIGATION

MEASURES 105-120

4.1 GENERAL 106

4.2 LAND ENVIRONMENT 106

4.2.1 SOURCE 106

4.2.2 IMPACT PREDICTION AND MITIGATION MEASURES 106

4.3 WATER ENVIRONMENT 107

4.4 AIR ENVIRONMENT 108

4.4.1 AIR QUALITY IMPACT PREDICTIONS (AQIP) 108

4.4.2 DETAILS OF EMISSIONS 108

4.4.2.1 PREDICTED 24-HOURLY SHORT TERM INCREMENTAL

CONCENTRATIONS 111

4.5 NOISE ENVIRONMENT 116

4.5.1 SOURCE 116

4.5.2 IMPACT PREDICTION 116





MAY’ 2015 5

4.5.3 MITIGATION MEASURES 117

4.6 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT 118

4.7 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT 119

4.7.1 SOURCES 119

4.7.2 IMPACT AND MITIGATION MEASURES 119

SECTION - V ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PROGRAMME 122-127

5.1 INTRODUCTION 122

5.2 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND REPORTING

PROCEDURE 122

5.3 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING CELL 122

5.4 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING SCHEDULE 124

5.4.1 MONITORING SCHEDULE DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE 125

5.4.2 MONITORING SCHEDULE DURING OPERATIONAL PHASE 125

5.5 MONITORING METHODS 125

5.5.1 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING 125

5.5.1.1 WORKSPACE MONITORING 125

5.5.1.2 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING 125

5.5.2 MONITORING OF WATER QUALITY 126

5.5.2.1 MONITORING OF GROUND WATER 126

5.5.2.2 MONITORING OF SURFACE WATER 126

5.5.3 MONITORING NOISE LEVELS 126

5.6 REPORTING SCHEDULES OF THE REPORTING DATA 126

5.7 CONCLUSION 126

SECTION -VI ADDITIONAL STUDIES 128-143

6.1 PUBLIC CONSULTATION 129

6.2 RISK ANALYSIS AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN 131





MAY’ 2015 6

6.2.1 RISK ANALYSIS 131

6.2.2 RISK PRIORITISATION BASED ON HAZARDS IN BAJRI

MINING 131

6.2.3 MITIGATION MEASURES 132

6.2.3.1 MEASURES TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS DURING LOADING 132

6.2.3.2 MEASURES TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS DURING VEHICULAR

MOVEMENT & TRANSPORTATION 132

6.2.3.3 MEASURES TO PREVENT INCIDENTS DURING

INUNDATION/ FLOODING 133

6.2.3.4 PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE FOR SUDDEN RELEASE OF

WATER FROM UPSTREAM DAM 133

6.2.3.5 MEASURES TO PREVENT SUDDEN INCREASE IN WATER

LEVEL 133

6.3 DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN 133

6.4 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH HAZARDS 134

6.4.1 PHYSICAL HAZARDS DUE TO MINING OPERATIONS 134

6.4.2 MANAGEMENT 135

6.4.3 MEDICAL EXAMINATION SCHEDULE 136

6.5 REPLENISHMENT STUDY 137

6.5.1 DANDY - BOLTON EQUATION 138

6.6 TRAFFIC STUDY 139

6.6.1 INDIAN ROAD CONGRESS (IRC) GUIDELINES 140

6.6.2 TRAFFIC ANALYSIS FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT AS

PER IRC GUIDELINES 141

6.2.2.1 TRAFFIC SCENARIO IN NEARBY PROJECT SITE 142

6.6.3 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT 142





MAY’ 2015 7

6.7 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) 143

SECTION - VII PROJECT BENEFITS 144-148

7.1 GENERAL 145

7.2 EMPLOYEMENT 145

7.2.1 DIRECT EMPLOYMENT 145

7.2.2 INDIRECT EMPLOYMENT 146

7.3 IMPROVEMENTS IN PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL

INFRASTRUCTURE 146

7.3.1 IMPROVEMENTS IN PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE 146

7.3.2 IMPROVEMENTS IN SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE 147

7.4 PLANTATION 147

7.5 HEALTH 148

7.6 OTHER BENEFITS 148

SECTION - VIII ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 149-154


8.2 CRITICAL ACTIVITIES FOR EMP IMPLEMENTATION 150

8.3 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 150

8.4 ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION PROGRAMME 153

8.5 CONCLUSION 154

SECTION - IX 155-177


9.1.1 LOCAL LEASE AREA 157

9.1.2 DETAILS OF MINING LEASE 157

9.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 158

9.2.1 GEOLOGY 158

9.2.1.1 LOCAL GEOLOGY 158





MAY’ 2015 8

9.2.1.2 PHYSIOGRAPGHY 159

9.2.2 GEOLOGICAL AND MINEABLE RESERVES 159

9.2.3 MINING 159

9.2.4 PRODUCTION DETAILS 160

9.2.5 LAND USE PATTERN 161

9.3 DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT 161

9.3.1 LAND ENVIRONMENT 162

9.3.1.1 LAND USE 162

9.3.1.2 SOIL QUALITY 162

9.3.2 WATER ENVIRONMENT 163

9.3.3 AIR ENVIRONMENT 166

9.3.3.1 METEOROLOGY 166

9.3.3.2 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY 166

9.3.4 NOISE ENVIRONMENT 167

9.3.5 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT 168

9.3.6 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT 169

9.4 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATION

MEASURES 169

9.5 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME 171

9.5.1 AIR 171

9.5.2 WATER 171

9.5.3 NOISE 172

9.5.4 HEALTH AND SANITATION 172

9.6 ADDITIONAL STUDIES 172

9.6.1 PUBLIC HEARING 172

9.6.2 REPLENISHMENT STUDY 172





MAY’ 2015 9

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

9.6.3 RISK ASSESSMENT & MANAGEMENT 172

9.7 PROJECT BENEFITS 173

9.8 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 173

9.8.1 LAND USE MANAGEMENT 173

9.8.2 WATER POLLUTION MANAGEMENT 174

9.8.3 AIR POLLUTION MANAGEMENT 174

9.8.4 NOISE POLLUTION MANAGEMENT 175

9.8.5 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY 176

9.8.6 SOCIO-ECONOMIC MANAGEMENT 176

9.8.7 BIOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT 176

9.9 CONCLUSION 177

SECTION - X DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED 178-180

10.0 DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED 179

11

FORM– 1

12

APPENDIX I

(See Paragraph – 6)

FORM - 1

I. Basic Information

S.No. Item : Details

1. Name of the Project : River Bed Sand Mine

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

3. Proposed capacity/ area/

length/ tonnage to be

handled /command

area/lease area /number

of wells to be drilled

: Proposed Capacity – 2.24 MMTPA; Lease Area – 1947.12 ha.;

Length – 67.40 km.

4. New / Expansion /

Modernization

: New

5. Existing capacity/ Area

etc.

: This is a proposed mine.

6. Category of project i.e. 'A'

or 'B'

: ‘A’

7. Does it attract the general

condition? If yes, please

specify.

: No

8. Does it attract the specific

condition? If yes, please

specify.

: No

9. Location : Mining lease of River Bed Sand Mining is situated at revenue

villages of Tehsil & District - Bhilwara. The lease area falls within

the Survey of India toposheet no.45 K/6, 45 K/7, 45 K/8, 45 K/10,

45 K/11, 45 K/12, 45 K/14, 45 K/15 & 45 K/16.

Banas (Zone - I)

Latitude (N) - 25°12’6.98” to 25°15’45.11”

Longitude (E) - 74°29’47.83” to 74°47’27.15”

Kothari (Zone - II)

Latitude (N) - 25°24’5.52” to 25°20’47.33”

Longitude (E) - 74°34’36.54” to 74°46’49.40”

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

Asst. Mining Engineer, DMG, Bhilwara (Rajasthan).

13

S. No. Village Area

(Bigha)

Khasra No.

1 Dhulkheda 64.06 1, 662/1

2 Jeepiya 93.23 1, 2

3 Bhadalikheda 215.4 1, 355, 865/355, 243

4 Arajiya 405.27 645, 646

5 Jodhras 154.08 448

6 Palari 129.4 1672, 1673, 1868

7 Govindpura 55.14 1

8 Malan 98.23 64, 567

9 Bhilwara 89.1 314

10 Sanganer 435.83 771, 815/1, 815, 1013, 2078,

2883, 772/1, 772

11 Kunwara 87.05 347

12 Suvana 539.85 1, 131, 270, 980, 981, 1565,

1513, 1677, 1858

13 Agarpura 60.02 1304/1

14 Ghumras 87 1

15 Pondras 141.13 1

16 Chanpri 81.12 1

17 Duriya 137.17 663, 845/666

18 Jawasiya 308.05 1, 386

19 Sayla 157.16 604

20 Bhainsakundal 360.13 1027

21 Bardod 144.11 39, 177

22 Kanyakhedi 298.28 1, 253, 541/1

23 Biliyan kala 219.17 602

24 Swaroopganj 482.08 825

25 Guwaradi 431.15 732

26 Kalyanpura 166.3 1, 202

27 Patliyas 119.17 1441, 1292

28 Mangrop 240.44 2261, 3975/2261, 3985/2261

29 Fagano Ka

Kheda

159.01 3094, 3242, 3275

30 Khairabad 258.28 1443, 1594

31 Siyar 73 1

32 Darri 212.11 1

33 Mandapiya 119.12 1179

34 Danta Jati 104.18 234

14

35 Kachauliya 38 110

36 Kumhariya 99 761

37 Pipli 99.17 380

38 Kalundiya 282.09 1, 812

39 Maheshpura 81.16 1

40 Hasiyas 90.08 506

41 Dhogras 188 382

42 Akola 60.01 796/1

Total 7,662.33 (1947.1164 ha)

Khasra plan is enclosed as Annexure-I.

Village : Dhulkheda, Jeepiya, Bhadalikheda, Arajiya, Jodhras, Palari,

Govindpura, Malan, Bhilwara, Sanganer, Kunwara, Suvana,

Agarpura, Ghumras, Pondras, Chanpri, Duriya, Jawasiya,

Sayla, Bhainsakundal, Bardod, Kanyakhedi, Biliyan Kala,

Swaroopganj, Guwaradi, Kalyanpura, Patliyas, Mangrop,

Fagano Ka Kheda, Khairabad, Siyar, Darri, Mandapiya, Danta

Jati, Kachauliya, Kumhariya, Pipli, Kalundiya, Maheshpura,

Hasiyas, Dhogras, Akola.

Tehsil : Bhilwara

District : Bhilwara

State : Rajasthan

10. Nearest Railway station/

Airport along with

distance in kms.

: Particulars Name Distance & Direction

(From Lease boundary)

Nearest

Railway Station

Mandal 1.90 Km, NW

Bhilwara 9.0 Km, S

Nearest Airport Udaipur 110.0 Km, SW

11. Nearest Town, City,

District Headquarters

along with distance in

Kms.

: Particulars Name Zone Distance & Direction

(From Lease boundary)

Nearest Town Bhilwara I 9.0 Km, N

II 2.5 Km, S

Nearest City Bhilwara I 9.0 Km, N

II 2.5 Km, S

Nearest District

Headquarter

Bhilwara I 9.0 Km, N

II 2.5 Km, S

12. Village Panchayat, Zilla

Parishad, Municipal

Corporation, Local body

(Complete postal address

: Village

Panchayat

Dhulkheda, Jeepiya, Bhadalikheda, Arajiya,

Jodhras, Palari, Govindpura, Malan, Bhilwara,

Sanganer, Unwara, Suvana, Agarpura, Ghumras,

Pondras, Chanpri, Duriya, Jawasiya, Sayla,

15

with telephone no. to be

given)

Bhainsakundal, Bardod, Kanyakhedi, Biliyan Kala,

Swaroopganj, Guwaradi, Kalyanpura, Patliyas,

Mangrop, Fagano Ka Kheda, Khairabad, Siyar,

Darri, Mandapiya, Danta Jati, Kachauliya,

Kumhariya, Pipli, Kalundiya, Maheshpura, Hasiyas,

Dhogras, Akola.

Zilla

Parishad

Bhilwara

Municipal

Corporation

Bhilwara

13. Name of the applicant : Sanjay Kumar Garg

14. Registered address : 225, Mohan Nagar, Hindaun City, District - Karauli (Rajasthan).

15. Address for correspondence

Name : Sanjay Kumar Garg

Designation (Owner /

Partner / CEO)

: Owner

Address : 1. MRS Group, A-24, Ambabari, Near Chomu Puliya, Jaipur

(Rajasthan).

2. Enkay Enviro Services Pvt. Ltd.

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

Road, Jaipur (Raj.).

Website: - www.enkayenviro.com

Pin Code : 302001.

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

Telephone no : 09414364934, 0141-4016996, 4013996

Fax no. : 0141-4026996

16. Details of alternative sites

examined, if any. Location

of these sites should be

shown on a Toposheet.

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

the office of Department of Mines & Geology.

17. Interlinked projects : No

18. Whether separate

application of interlinked

project has been

submitted?

: No

19. If yes, date of submission : Not Applicable.

20. If no, reason : Not Applicable.

16

21. Whether the proposal

involves approval/

Clearance under: if yes,

details of the same and

their status to be given.

(a) The Forest

(Conservation) Act,

(1980)?

(b) The Wildlife

(Protection) Act,

1972?

(c) The C.R.Z.

Notification, 1991?

:

No

No

No

22. Whether there is any

Government Order/ Policy

relevant/relating to the

site:

: Yes.

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

provision of Rajasthan Minor Mineral Concession

(Amendments) Rules, 2012 notified vide Department

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

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

June 2012 notifying the procedure for grant of concession for

mineral bajri.

23. Forest land involved

(hectares)

: No forest land is involved.

24. Whether there is any

litigation pending against

the project and/or land in

which the project is

proposed to be set up?

(a) Name of the Court

(b) Case No.

(c) Orders/directions of

the court, if any and

its relevance with the

proposed project.

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

of law.

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

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

dated 16 April’ 2013 by Hon’ble Court giving directions to State

Govt. to finalize the allotment of mining leases of bajri in the

State within a period of six months as per new rules and adopt

procedure for revenue collection under new rules only.

25. Expected cost of the

project

: Rs. 16,91,00,000/- (Tender cost)

17

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

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

transport infrastructure, generation capacity for power generation etc.)

II. Activity

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

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

etc.)

S.No. Information/ Checklist

confirmation

Yes/

No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities / rates,

wherever possible) with source of information data

1.1 Permanent or temporary

change on land use, land

cover or topography including

increase in intensity of land

use (with respect to local land

use plan)

Yes Land Use: - As per revenue records land use is Gair

Mumkin Nadi Nallah.

Land Cover: - Bajri mining is restricted to 3m depth and

it will change the land cover temporarily because the

replenishment of sediments is only up to certain extent.

Replenishment is a natural process after each spell of

rain some quantity of sediments will be deposited. Banas

and Kothari are seasonal rivers.

This impact of change in land use will be visualized over

a period of time.

Topography: - Mining will be carried out up to 3 m

depth or water level whichever is earlier. This will affect

the topography but natural flow of river will not be

affected due to the mining operation. As mining activity

will proceed along the flow direction of stream. Copy

enclosed as Annexure – II.

1.2 Clearance of existing land,

vegetation and buildings?

No --

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

However during the mining period the land use break-up

of lease area is as under:

S. No. Particulars Present land

use (ha.)

At the end of 3rd

year (ha.)

At the end of 5th

year (ha.)

1. Pit area - 159.96 266.60

2. Dump area - - -

3. Safety

zone

Bridge (7 no.) 62.0 62.0 62.0

Roads (8 no.) 32.0 32.0 32.0

Wells (36 no.) 28.26 28.26 28.26

18

4. Infrastructure (Temp.

Office, shelter etc)

- 0.50 0.50

5. Mineral Storage - - -

6. Plantation - - -

7. Un-worked 1824.86 1664.4 1557.76

Total 1947.12 1947.12 1947.12

1.4 Pre-construction

investigations e.g. bore holes,

soil testing?

No There is no pre-construction investigation involved.

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

shelter, etc. will be established.

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

1.7 Temporary sites used for

construction works or housing

of construction workers?

No Temporary rest shelters will be provided for the workers at

site. However this will not affect the land use or

topography of the lease area.

1.8 Above ground buildings,

structures or earthworks

including linear structures, cut

and fill or excavations

No Not required for operation of this project.

1.9 Underground works including

mining or tunneling?

No Extraction of minerals will be done by open cast method,

so no underground works will be carried out.

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

approach village roads will act as green cover. Plantation

will also be carried out as social forestry programme in

villages, school and the areas allocated by the Panchayat

/ State Authorities.

1.11 Dredging? No No dredging will be done.

1.12 Offshore structures? No Not required for this project.

1.13 Production and manufacturing

processes?

Yes River bed mining is for extracting bajri from Banas and

Kothari Rivers’ bed. According RMMC Rules, 1986

extraction is limited to 3.0 m depth only from the bed

surface.

� River is non perennial and mining will be carried out only

in dry bed.

� Entire stretch of the lease area is around 67.40 Km long.

Lease area has been divided into two zones –

Zone I – Comprising of Blocks A, B, C

19

Zone II – Comprising of Blocks D & E

� Activities will be carried out as per the approved Mining

Plan. Annual production will be 2.24 MMT.

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

around 20.0 m.

� Light-weight excavators will be deployed for extraction.

� Mineral will be removed in 3.0 m layer only forming one

bench.

� Mineral will be loaded in trucks of 20 tonnes capacity.

� There will be no OB or waste generation as Bajri is

exposed in the river bed.

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

� Every block will have its own approach roads, which are

connected to the tar road and finally tar roads are

connected to the NH-79, NH-758 & NH-76B.

1.14 Facilities for storage of goods

or materials?

No Minerals extracted will be loaded directly into trucks /

dumpers. Hence no storage facility will be required.

1.15 Facilities for treatment or

disposal of solid waste or

liquid effluents?

No Solid Waste

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

Liquid Effluent

Portable toilets will be used hence no sewage / liquid

effluent will be generated.

1.16 Facilities for long term

housing of operational

workers?

No The local persons from nearby villages will be employed

hence housing facilities will not be required at the site.

1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic

during construction or

operation?

No During operation phase there will be some increase in

traffic density due to vehicles for sand transport.

1.18 New road, rail, air waterborne

or other transport

infrastructure including new or

altered routes and stations,

ports, airports etc.?

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

transport infrastructure. Only temporary roads will be

made to connect mining blocks to main tar roads.

There is good road network existing eventually connecting

village road to all State Highways and National highway.

1.19 Closure or diversion of

existing transport routes or

infrastructure leading to

No The project does not involve any closure or diversion of

existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to

changes in traffic movements.

20

changes in traffic

movements?

1.20 New or diverted transmission

lines or pipelines?

No The project does not involved any new or diversion of

transmission line or pipelines.

1.21 Impoundment, damming,

culverting, realignment or

other changes to the

hydrology of watercourses or

aquifers?

No No Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or

other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or

aquifers is envisaged.

1.22 Stream crossings? No No stream is crossing.

1.23 Abstraction or transfers of

water from ground or surface

waters?

No Daily water demand will be 17.0 KLD which will be met by

tanker supply from nearby villages.

1.24 Changes in water bodies or

the land surface affecting

drainage or run-off?

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

Banas and Kothari (as rivers are non perennial).

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

will not affect flow and surface run-off.

1.25 Transport of personnel or

materials for construction,

operation or

decommissioning?

Yes Truck of capacity 20 tonnes will be engaged for bajri

transportation. Personnel from surrounding areas coming

for employment will use state transport and other available

means for reaching the site.

1.26 Long-term dismantling or

decommissioning or

restoration works?

No Long term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration

works are not involved.

1.27 Ongoing activity during

decommissioning which could

have an impact on the

environment?

No No decommissioning is involved.

1.28 Influx of people to an area in

either temporarily or

permanently?

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

mining extraction. So no influx of people will be there

temporarily or permanently.

1.29 Introduction of alien species? No The plant species will be native and selected in

consultation with the Local Forest Department and local

people. There will be no introduction of alien species.

1.30 Loss of native species or

genetic diversity?

No There will be no loss of genetic diversity but some native

species may be lost due to the mining and mineral

21

transportation, these will be few shrubs which spring up

after the water dries out. This loss of native species will be

compensated by proposed plantation of native species at

allocated places as suggested by Gram Panchayat /

District Collector. It will help to sustain the surrounding

environment.

Only a few local herbs and shrubs are present near mine

site. Therefore, no threat of loss of genetic diversity.

1.31 Any other actions? No Not applicable

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

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

supply):-

Information/checklist

confirmation

Yes/

No

Details there of (with approximate quantities / rates,


2.1 Land especially undeveloped

or agricultural land (ha)

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

bed mining operation will be carried out in the river bed.

2.2 Water (expected source &

competing users) unit: KLD

No Daily water demand will be 17.0 KLD which will be met

by tanker supply of nearby villages.

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

will not be utilized in the project.

2.4 Construction material – stone,

aggregates, sand / soil

(expected source – MT)

No No construction will take place.

2.5 Forests and timber (source –

MT)

No Not required for this project.

2.6 Energy including electricity

and fuels (source, competing

users) Unit: fuel (MT), energy

(MW)

No Electricity

No electricity is required for mining operation. In case of

electricity requirement; the supply will be made from the

nearby villages having AVVNL electrical supply.

Fuel

1,280 liters diesel will be required per day.

2.7 Any other natural resources

(use appropriate standard

units)

No No other natural resources will be used.

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

22

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

perceived risks to human health.

S.

No.

Information/Checklist

confirmation

Yes/

No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates,


3.1 Use of substances or

materials, which are

hazardous (as per MSIHC

rules) to human health or the

environment (flora, fauna, and

water supplies)

No This riverbed mine (RBM) operation will not produce

any hazardous materials.

3.2 Changes in occurrence of

disease or affect disease

vectors (e.g. insect or water

borne diseases)

No Not applicable.

3.3 Affect the welfare of people

e.g. by changing living

conditions?

No The project will improve the socio-economic condition

of the peoples nearby the project location area and

give employment to them.

3.4 Vulnerable groups of people

who could be affected by the

project e.g. hospital patients,

children, the elderly etc.,

No This project will not affect the vulnerable groups of

people.

3.5 Any other causes No Not applicable.

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

(MT/month)

S.

No.


confirmation

Yes/

No

Details there of (with approximate quantities/rates,


4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine

wastes

No No overburden will be generated during the mining

operation.

4.2 Municipal waste (domestic

and or commercial

wastes)

No 24.5 kg/day domestic waste will be generated at mine

site, which will be collected in dustbins and disposed

off (@ 0.2 kg per person)

4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per

Hazardous Waste

Management Rules)

No No hazardous wastes are envisaged.

4.4 Other industrial process

wastes.

No Not applicable.

23

4.5 Surplus product. No Not applicable.

4.6 Sewage sludge or other

sludge from effluent

treatment.

No Not applicable.

4.7 Construction or demolition

wastes.

No No construction or demolition wastes are expected.

4.8 Redundant machinery or

equipment.

No Equipments will be shifted and utilized in other

projects.

4.9 Contaminated soils or other

materials.

No No contaminated soils are generated.

4.10 Agricultural wastes. No No agricultural waste is produced.

4.11 Other solid wastes. No Solid waste will not be generated.

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

S.

No.

Information/ Checklist

confirmation

Yes/

No



5.1 Emissions from combustion of

fossil fuels from stationary or

mobile sources.

Yes There will be some controlled emissions of SO2, NOx

and CO due to fossil fuel (diesel) consumption in

various equipments. However as the activities will be

scattered over long distances and not confined, effect

will be insignificant.

5.2 Emissions from production

processes.

No Dust emission during mining will be negligible. The

sources of point sources emission will be only from the

equipments utilized.

5.3 Emissions from materials

handling including storage or

transport

Yes There will be fugitive emissions generated during bajri

transportation by approach- haul – road (line sources)

5.4 Emissions from construction

activities including plant and

equipment

No No such construction will be done at the site.

Hence, no emissions are anticipated.

5.5 Dust or odors from handling

of materials including

construction materials,

sewage and waste.

No Dust emission is expected during handling of minerals

i.e. during loading of mineral.

5.6 Emissions from incineration of

waste

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

emission is expected.

5.7 Emissions from burning of No Since no burning of waste will be done, hence no

24

waste in open air (e.g. slash

materials, construction debris)

emission is expected.

5.8 Emissions from any other

sources

No Not applicable.

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

S.

No.


confirmation

Yes/

No

Details there of (with approximate quantities/rates,


with source of information data

6.1 From operation of equipment

e.g. engines, ventilation plant,

crushers

Yes The noise generating equipments proposed to used in

the mining activity is as under:-

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

1. Excavator 112

2. Tripper / truck 80-90

3. Water tanker 85

4. Payloader JCB 85

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

in-construction.

6.2 From industrial or similar

processes

No Not applicable.

6.3 From construction or

demolition

No No construction or demolition work is proposed.

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

process.

6.5 From construction or

operational traffic

Yes Noise and vibration will be generated from vehicular

movement during transportation which will be within

the standard as per DGMS.

6.6 From lighting or cooling

systems

No Not applicable.

6.7 From any other sources No Not applicable.

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

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

S.

No.


confirmation

Yes/

No



7.1 From handling, storage, use

or spillage of hazardous

materials

No Not applicable.

25

7.2 From discharge of sewage or

other effluents to water or the

land (expected mode and

place of discharge)

No Portable toilets will be used for the collection for the

sewer and it will be disposed off in a proper way.

7.3 By deposition of pollutants

emitted to air into the land or

into water

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

be predicted and the cumulative impact will be

mentioned at the time of final submission of EIA/ EMP

Report.

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

Primary survey will be carried out during the study

period.

7.5 Is there a risk of long term

build up of pollutants in the

environment from these

sources?

No Nothing has been identified from the secondary survey.

Primary survey will be carried out during the study

period.

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

human health or the environment

S.

No.


confirmation

Yes/

No



8.1 From explosions, spillages,

fires etc from storage,

handling, use or production of

hazardous substances

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

No hazardous substance will be used or produced

during the proposed mining operations, so no

explosions, spillages, fires, etc is expected from the

mining activity.

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

equipments. However proper training will be provided

to the persons operating the equipments.

� Proper communication facilities will be given to all the

supervisory staff.

� Good safety practices will be adopted at the site.

� Scattered working will be adopted to avoid congestion

of machinery.

� All precautionary measures will be adopted; esp.

awareness of safety from moving machinery and use

of protective equipments will be made mandatory.

� To deal with the minor incidences and accidents, first

26

aid facility will be provided at site.

8.3 Could the project be affected

by natural disasters causing

environmental damage (e.g

Floods, earthquakes,

landslides, cloudburst etc)?

No The water level in river may fluctuate depending on the

rainfall intensity. Banas and Kothari river are seasonal

so that chance of flooding is very less. Mining will be

restricted up to 3 m depth. Only dry bed mining will be

carried out. River - bed mining will channelize flow and

reduce chances of flooding. However in case of

excessive rains mining activities will be stopped.

The project is located in seismic zone- II.

There is no history of earthquake, cloud burst and

landslide reported.

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

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

or planned activities in the locality

S.

No.

Information/ Checklist

confirmation

Yes/

No


wherever possible) with source of information

data.

9.1 Lead to development of

supporting cities, ancillary

development or development

stimulated by the project

which could have impact on

the environment e.g.:-

Supporting infrastructure

(roads, power supply, waste

or waste water treatment,

etc.)housing, development,

extractive industries, supply

industries, other

No The project will directly/ indirectly develop the area by

providing employment opportunities. Many new

commercial establishments like workshops, logistics,

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

nearby villages.

9.2 Land to after use of the site,

which could have an impact

on environment.

No � Even after the lease period, mineral bajri will still be

available with a potential for extraction afterword.

� No back filling is permitted in the extraction zone of

the river.

� During the monsoon period there will be

replenishment of the mineral to some extent from

various drainages and natural topography of the area

channelizing water to the river. This is the lowest

level existing in the area.

27

9.3 Set a precedent for later

developments.

No Not applicable.

9.4 Have cumulative effects due

to proximity to other existing

or planned projects with

similar effects.

No There are similar mining projects located close by.

There is likelihood of cumulative effect due to

transportation of minerals.

III. Environmental Sensitivity

S. No. Areas Name/Identity Aerial distance (within 15 Km)

Proposed project location

boundary. The map of study area

(10 Km) is enclosed as Annexure

– II.

1 Areas protected under

international conventions,

national or local legislation for

their ecological, landscape,

cultural or other related value

As per the Central / State Protected Monuments

Battis Khambon Ki

Chhatri, Mandal

4.0 Km NW from the start point of

Zone II

Watch Tower Minar,

Mandal

5.7 Km NW from the start point of

Zone II

2 Areas which are important or

sensitive for ecological

reasons-Wetlands,

watercourses or other water

bodies, coastal zone,

biospheres, mountains,

forests

Block Name

Near Village

Distance and Direction

(From Lease Boundary)

Forest

A Satpura RF Tagariya ~ 1.0 Km, NE

Samarkiya RF Kanpura ~ 3.0 Km, NE

B Hamirgarh RF Manpura ~ 0.5 Km, S

Water Bodies

D

Gandhi Sagar

Talab Bhilwara ~ 2.5 Km, S

Meja Dam

Reservoir Suras ~ 3.5 Km, SE

Mandal Talav Mandal ~ 4.0 Km, NW

3 Areas used by protected,

important or sensitive

species of flora or fauna for

breeding, nesting, foraging,

resting, over wintering,

migration

No Areas is not in use for any

protected, important or sensitive

species of flora or fauna for

breeding, nesting, foraging, resting,

over wintering, migration

28

4 Inland, coastal, marine or

underground waters Block Water Body Near Village



D Gandhi Sagar Talab Bhilwara ~ 2.5 km, S

Meja Dam Reservoir Suras ~ 3.5 km, SE

Mandal Talav Mandal ~ 4.0 km, NW

5 State, National boundaries

None

State, National boundaries not

within the 15 Km from the proposed

project site

6 Routes or facilities used by

the public for access to

recreation or other tourist,

pilgrim areas

Nearest Railway Station

1. Mandal ~ 1.90 Km,NW

2. Bhilwara ~ 2.9 Km, S

3. NH- 79 links Ajmer in Rajasthan and Indore in Madhya

Pradesh. This highway is passing through the lease.

7 Defense installations None within 15 Km from the proposed project site

8 Densely populated or built-up

area

Name Distance & Direction

(From lease boundary )

Malikhera 1.0 Km, N from Zone-I

Kiranka Khera 1.0 Km, N from Zone-I

Kewara 0.5 Km, S from Zone-I

Arjiya 0.3 Km, E from Zone-I

Sanganer 0.5 Km, N from Zone-I

Gowaliya 0.2 Km, W from Zone-II

Jawasiya 0.3 Km, S from Zone-II

Biliya Kalan 1.0 Km, W from Zone-II

Azad Nagar 1.5 Km, N from Zone II

9 Areas occupied by sensitive

man-made land uses

(schools, places of worship,

community facilities)

Name Distance & Direction

(From lease boundary)

School

Government School 2.0 Km, S from Zone-II

Government School, Azad

Nagar

2.0 km, S from Zone-II

Hospitals

Keshav Hospital 0.15 Km, SW

Govt. Hospital Hamirgarh 3 Km, S

Temple

Chamunda Mata 2.0 Km, S from Zone-II

Charbhuja Temple 2.0 Km, S from Zone-I

29

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

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

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

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

and cost.”

Date: 20.03.2015 Signature and Name of Applicant

Place: Bhilwara (Sanjay Kumar Garg)

Applicant

10 Areas containing important,

high quality or scarce

resources (ground water

resources, surface resources,

forestry, agriculture, fisheries,

tourism, minerals)

Yes Mineral Resources: Bajri in the

area.

Forest Resources: There are

some PF and RF in 15 km radius

area.

Water Resources: Mostly Surface

water bodies (seasonal) & ground

water is the major source of water

in this region.

The depth of extraction will be at

3.0 m from the surface level of

river bed while the water level is

8.0 m below the surface of river

bed. Water table will not be

intersected.

Agricultural Resources: One of

the major occupations is

agriculture in this region.

11 Areas already subjected to

pollution or environmental

damage. (those where

existing legal environmental

standards are exceeded)

None Nothing evident from secondary

data.

12 Areas susceptible to natural

hazard which could cause the

project to present

environmental problems

(earthquakes, subsidence,

landslides, erosion, flooding

or extreme or adverse climatic

conditions)

Yes The water level in river may

fluctuate depending on the rainfall

intensity. According to BMTPC

Vulnerability Atlas (earthquake),

the study area falls in a zone II:

Low Damage Risk Zone (MSK VI

or less).

There is no incidence of landslide

and earthquake in the area so far.

PROJECT:- RIVER BED SAND MINING


DOCUMENT NO.:- EESPL/ SKG/001/149-EC/MINE/2013


MAY’ 2015

EIA / EMP

REPORT

PROJECT:- RIVER BED SAND MINING SECTION – I - INTRODUCTION




MAY’ 2015 31

SECTION – I

INDEX

1.1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................. 32

1.2 LEGAL FRAMEWORK RELATED TO SAND MINING ........................................ 32

1.3 SAND MINING ..................................................................................................... 33

1.4 IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT PROPONENT .................................................. 34

1.5 EIA PROCESS ..................................................................................................... 35

1.6 REGULATORY COMPLIANCES ......................................................................... 37

1.7 SALIENT FEATIRES OF THE PROJECT ............................................................ 37

1.8 POINT WISE COMPLIANCE OF TOR ................................................................. 38

1.9 POST - ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE MONITORING ................................... 58

1.10 GENERIC STRUCTURE OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT ......... 58





MAY’ 2015 32

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 INTRODUCTION

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

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

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

source of construction grade material as sand & gravel.

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

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

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

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

well understood that continued and indiscriminate sand mining can cause serious

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

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

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

1.2 LEGAL FRAMEWORK RELATED TO SAND MINING

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

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

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

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

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

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

renewed”.

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

granted for a period of five years only”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Environment & Forests), New Delhi in perpetuation of the directive of the Apex court





MAY’ 2015 33

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

have submitted their applications to the Ministry of Environment and Forests

for clearances can carry mining operations in accordance with the Notification

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

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

Concession Rules’ 1986”.

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

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

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

extended this duration till further order, which is awaited.

1.3 SAND MINING

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

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

deposition of sediments.

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

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

situated in close proximity.

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

water retention capacity will also decrease.

� Protecting river banks and avoids flooding.

� Reducing submergence of adjoining agricultural lands.

� Protection of crops being cultivated along the river bank.

� Reducing aggradations of river level.

� Generating useful economic resource for construction.

� Generating employment

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





MAY’ 2015 34

1.4 IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT PROPONENT

Mr. Sanjay Kumar Garg is a private individual who obtained the mining lease for an area

1947.12 ha. situated in revenue Villages of Tehsil & District – Bhilwara, Rajasthan

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

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

cost will be incurred in the project activities.

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

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

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

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

auction.”

Detail of the villages located in the lease area is presented in Table 1.2.

Table 1.2: Detail of villages present in Lease Area

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

1 Dhulkheda 64.06 1, 662/1

2 Jeepiya 93.23 1, 2

3 Bhadalikheda 215.4 1, 355, 865/355, 243

4 Arajiya 405.27 645, 646

5 Jodhras 154.08 448

6 Palari 129.4 1672, 1673, 1868

7 Govindpura 55.14 1

8 Malan 98.23 64, 567

9 Bhilwara 89.1 314

10 Sanganer 435.83 771, 815/1, 815, 1013, 2078, 2883, 772/1, 772

11 Kunwara 87.05 347

12 Suvana 539.85 1, 131, 270, 980, 981, 1565, 1513, 1677, 1858

13 Agarpura 60.02 1304/1

14 Ghumras 87 1

15 Pondras 141.13 1

16 Chanpri 81.12 1

17 Duriya 137.17 663, 845/666

18 Jawasiya 308.05 1, 386

19 Sayla 157.16 604

20 Bhainsakundal 360.13 1027

21 Bardod 144.11 39, 177

Name & Address of the

Applicant

Mr. Sanjay Kumar Garg

MRS Group, A - 24, Ambabari,

Near Chomu Puliya, Jaipur (Rajasthan)

Phone No.: 0141-2339307, 08875001251

Email: [email protected]





MAY’ 2015 35

22 Kanyakhedi 298.28 1, 253, 541/1

23 Biliyan Kala 219.17 602

24 Swaroopganj 482.08 825

25 Guwaradi 431.15 732

26 Kalyanpura 166.3 1, 202

27 Patliyas 119.17 1441, 1292

28 Mangrop 240.44 2261, 3975/2261, 3985/2261

29 Fagano Ka Kheda 159.01 3094, 3242, 3275

30 Khairabad 258.28 1443, 1594

31 Siyar 73 1

32 Darri 212.11 1

33 Mandapiya 119.12 1179

34 Danta Jati 104.18 234

35 Kachauliya 38 110

36 Kumhariya 99 761

37 Pipli 99.17 380

38 Kalundiya 282.09 1, 812

39 Maheshpura 81.16 1

40 Hasiyas 90.08 506

41 Dhogras 188 382

42 Akola 60.01 796/1

Total 7,662.33 (1947.1164 ha)

1.5 EIA PROCESS

Mining lease for mineral Bajri is proposed to be granted as provided in RMMC

(Amendment) Rules 2012 vide Notification F-14 (1) Mines/ Gr. II/ 2011 dated 23.05.2012

and as per Mines (Gr. II) Department Notification, Jaipur F-14 (1) Mines/ Gr. II/ 2011

Jaipur, dated 21st June’ 2012. As per these notifications it is mandatory to obtain

Environmental Clearance for Minor Mineral (Bajri) as per the Notification of MoEF&CC,

New Delhi.

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

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

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

in sequential order are:-

1. Scoping

2. Public consultation

3. Appraisal

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

project is as given below in Figure 1.1.





MAY’ 2015 36

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

Project Concept

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

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

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

Draft EIA Report to SPCB by Project

Proponent

Public Consultation process by SPCB

Summary EIA and Form 1 – display on the

Website by SPCB

Proceedings of Public Consultation

Appraisal and Recommendation by EAC

Display on MoE&F Website

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

To Proponent for Submission of Final EIA

Report/Supplementary Report to Draft EIA

Approval by MoE&F

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

Post EC

Monitoring

Submission of half yearly Compliance

Report to MoE&F / RO-MoE&F

Display of Compliance Report

on MoE&F Website





MAY’ 2015 37

1.6 REGULATORY COMPLIANCES

� Letter of Intent has been issued from Government of Rajasthan vide letter no. P.10

(12) Khan/ Gr. – 2/ 2013, Jaipur dated 5.03.2013. Enclosed as Annexure – III.

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

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

Scheme/ 3769 dated 27.08.2013. Enclosed as Annexure – IV.

� An authenticated list of flora and fauna has been obtained. Enclosed as Annexure –

V.

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

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

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

Bhilwara. Enclosed as Annexure – VI.

� A certificate has been obtained stating that the lease does not falls in Aravalli Hills by

Mining Engineer countersigned by ADM. Enclosed as Annexure – VII.

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

Annexure – VIII.

1.7 SALIENT FEATIRES OF THE PROJECT

S. No. Particulars Details

1. Applicant Mr. Sanjay Kumar Garg

2. Project Name Bajri (Minor Mineral) Mine (Banas & Kothari Rivers)

3. Location of the project Revenue Villages of Tehsil & District – Bhilwara (Raj.)

4. Lease area 1947.12 ha. (excluding prohibited area)

5. Type of land Gair Mumkin Nadi Nallah

6. Project Cost Rs. 16,91,00,000/- (Auction cost)

7. Man Power 122 persons

8. Water Demand 17.0 KLD

9. Source of Water Nearby Villages

10. Lowest & Highest

Elevation

Zone I: 383 to 429 MSL

Zone II: 389 to 430 MSL

11. Geological Reserves 33.40 MCM (3,34,09,050 m3) [Zone I: 22.19 MCM

(2,21,98,350 m3) & Zone II: 11.21 MCM (1,12,10,700 m3)]

12. Mineable Reserves 28.23 MCM (Zone I: 19.17 MCM & Zone II: 9.06 MCM)

13. Targeted Production 8.0 MCM





MAY’ 2015 38

14. Production Capacity 1.6 MCMPA (2.24 MMTPA)

15. Life of Mine 5 years

16. Type of Mining Open Cast Semi-Mechanized

17. End Use of Product Construction

1.8 POINT WISE COMPLIANCE OF TOR

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

Mine” of Mr. Sanjay Kumar Garg was submitted on dated 06.07.2013 at MoE&F, New

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

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

letter no. J-11015/ 231/ 2013-IA.II (M) dated 17.10.2013 (Annexure - IX). The point wise

compliance of the TOR is as under:-

TOR

Ref.

TOR Detail Implementation / Plan

1. Year – wise production details since

1994 should be given, clearly stating the

highest production achieved in any one

year prior to 1994. It may also be

categorically informed whether there had

been any increase in production after the

EIA Notification, 1994 came into force

w.r.t the highest production achieved

prior to 1994.

The production details after the Supreme Court

Judgment dated 25.11.2013 giving permission for bajri

mining from January’ 2014 onwards is given below:-

Time Production (Tonnes)

December’2013 to

March’2014

9,70,020

April’2014 to March 2015 22,16,289

Total 31,86,309

2. A copy of the document in support of the

fact that the proponent is the rightful

lessee of the mine should be given.

Letter of Intent has been issued from Government of

Rajasthan vide letter no. P.10 (12) Khan/ Gr. – 2/ 2013,

Jaipur dated 5.03.2013. Enclosed as Annexure – III.

3. All documents including approved Mine

Plan, EIA and Public Hearing should be

compatible with one another in terms of

the mine lease area, production levels,

waste generation and its management

and mining technology and should be in

the name of lessee.

As desired all the documents including approved Mine

Plan, EIA has been compatible with one another in

terms of the mine lease area, production levels, waste

generation and its management.

4. All corner coordinates of the mine lease All corner coordinates of the mining lease area and





MAY’ 2015 39

area, superimposed on High Resolution

Imagery/ toposheet should be provided.

Such an Imagery of the proposed area

should clearly show the land use and

other ecological features of the study

area (core and buffer zone).

ecological features have been provided on LISS-IV

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

enclosed as Annexure - X.

5. Does the company have a well laid down

Environment Policy approved by its

Board of Directors? If so, it may be spelt

out in the EIA report with description of

the prescribed operating process /

procedures to bring into focus any

infringement/deviation/violation of the

environmental or forest norms /

conditions?

Environmental Policy

The applicant has a well laid down Environmental policy

duly being executed under the supervision of

Environmental Cell. Enclosed as Annexure – XI.

Non Compliance Reporting Procedure

The applicant has well defined procedures to bring into

focus any infringement/ deviation/ violation of the

environmental and forest norms. Enclosed as Annexure

– XII.

The hierarchical system or

administrative order of the Company to

deal with the environmental issues and

for ensuring compliance with the EC

conditions may also be given.

Applicant has well defined hierarchical system to deal

with the environmental issues and for ensuring

compliance with the environmental clearance conditions.

Enclosed as Annexure – XIII.

The system of reporting of non-

compliances/ violations of environmental

norms to the Board of Directors of the

Company and/ or shareholders or

stakeholders at large may also be

detailed in the EIA report.

Management Representative will appraise the highest

authority on quarterly basis regarding the performance

of the mine on environmental measures. Management

Representative will also post the same on applicant’s

website accessible to public domains.

6. Issues relating to Mine Safety, including

subsidence study in case of

underground mining and slope study in

case of open cast mining, blasting study

etc. should be detailed. The proposed

safeguard measures in each case

should also be provided.

No underground workings exist in the lease area.

Hence, subsidence study is not required.

Slope Study

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

been left for the safety of river bank and the working

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

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

required.

Blasting Study





MAY’ 2015 40

No blasting is proposed, as the mineral is loose in

nature.

7. The study area will comprise of 10 Km

zone around the mine lease from lease

periphery and the data contained in the

EIA such as waste generation etc.

should be for the life of the mine / lease

period.

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

from lease periphery has been considered and enclosed

as Annexure - II.

It is a dry river bed sand mining project. Hence, there will

be no waste generation during the mineral extraction.

8. Land use of the study area delineating

forest area, agricultural land, grazing

land, Wildlife Sanctuary, National Park,

migratory routes of fauna, water bodies,

human settlements and other ecological

features should be indicated. Land use

plan of the mine lease area should be

prepared to encompass preoperational,

operational and post operational phases

and submitted. Impact, if any, of change

of land use should be given.

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

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

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

Report.

� There is no National Park, Migratory routes of fauna

and National Monument within 10 Km periphery of the

lease area.

Map showing land use of the study area by using

Satellite Imagery is enclosed as Annexure – XIV.

Land use plan of the mine lease area to encompass

preoperational, operational and post – operational

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

EIA/ EMP Report.

Change of Land use

There will be insignificant impact on change of land use

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

upstream to downstream side and will be carried up to

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

monsoon) below the surface of river bed. The movement

of water will not be obstructed during the monsoon

period in the river course.

9. Details of the land for any overburden

dumps outside the mine lease, such as

extent of land area, distance from mine

lease, its land use, R&R issues, if any,

should be given.

� No OB/ waste will be generated during mining

operations in river bed mining project. Hence, no OB

dump is proposed outside the mine lease area.

� As the mining is in river bed classified as Gair

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

involved.





MAY’ 2015 41

10. A certificate from the Competent

Authority in the State Forest Department

should be provided, confirming the

involvement of forest land, if any, in the

project area. In the event of any contrary

claim by the Project Proponent regarding

the status of forests, the site may be

inspected by the State Forest

Department along with the Regional

Office of the Ministry to ascertain the

status of forests, based on which, the

Certificate in this regard as mentioned

above be issued. In all such cases, it

would be desirable for representative of

the State Forest Department to assist

the Expert Appraisal Committees.

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

11. Status of forestry clearance for the

broken up area and virgin forestland

involved in the Project including

deposition of net present value (NPV)

and compensatory afforestation (CA)

should be indicated. A copy of the

forestry clearance should also be

furnished.

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

12. Implementation status of recognition of

forest rights under the Scheduled Tribes

and other Traditional Forest Dwellers

(Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006

should be indicated.

The area is not covered under Scheduled Tribes and

other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest

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

13. The vegetation in the RF/ PF areas in

the study area, with necessary details,

should be given.

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

are given below:-





MAY’ 2015 42

Block Name of RF/ PF Zone Near Village Distance and Direction


A Satpura RF I Tagariya 1.0 Km, NE

A Samarkiya RF I Kanpura 3.0 Km, NE

B Hamirgarh RF II Manpura 0.5 Km, S

14. A study shall be got done to ascertain

the impact of the Mining Project on

wildlife of the study area and details

furnished. Impact of the project on the

wildlife in the surrounding and any other

protected area and accordingly detailed

mitigative measures required, should be

worked out with cost implications and

submitted.

One schedules – 1 species Peafowl was reported in the

buffer zone of the study area (observed at village Jitiyan

~ 3.4 km, N from the lease boundary.

Impact on the Wildlife

� There is no impact due to mining activity.

� The activities involve less use of machineries, so

impact due to noise generation is insignificant.

� Nearest RF Satpura is situated at a distance of

1.0km, NE which is on the other side of the bank

where no traffic movement will be undertaken.

� To protect the riparian vegetation a safety zone of

20m has been left to support the habitat of avifaunal

species.

Mitigation Measures

� Authenticated conservation plan for schedule – 1

species Peafowl has been made and amount of Rs.

1.0 lac for Peafowl has been earmarked.

� As the part of Social Forestry Programme, to increase

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

provide 7,500 saplings per year (In continuous three

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

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

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

the aesthetic beauty of the area.

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

related to plantation, water bodies, awareness

programme etc.

15. Location of National Parks, Sanctuaries,

Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife Corridors,

Tiger/ Elephant Reserves/ (existing as

There is no National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere

Reserves, Wildlife Corridors, Tiger/ Elephant Reserves

(existing) is situated within 10km of the mining lease





MAY’ 2015 43

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

the mine lease should be clearly

indicated, supported by a location map

duly authenticated by Chief Wildlife

Warden. Necessary clearance, as may

be applicable to such projects due to

proximity of the ecologically sensitive

areas as mentioned above, should be

obtained from the State Wildlife

Department/ Chief Wildlife Warden

under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972

and copy furnished.

area as per the primary survey and the available

secondary data.

A certificate has been obtained stating that the above

mentioned, from the Office of Deputy Conservator of

Forests, Bhilwara vide letter no. ,Q ( ½ rd@mol@2063

dated 11.03.2015. Enclosed as Annexure – VI.

16. A detailed biological study of the study

area [core zone and buffer zone (10 km

radius of the periphery of the mine

lease)] shall be carried out. Details of

flora and fauna, duly authenticated,

separately for core and buffer zone

should be furnished based on such

primary field survey, clearly indicating

the Schedule of the fauna present. In

case of any scheduled-I fauna found in

the study area, the necessary plan for

their conservation should be prepared in

consultation with State Forest and

Wildlife Department and details

furnished. Necessary allocation of funds

for implementing the same should be

made as part of the project cost.

A detailed biological study of flora and fauna (core and

buffer zone) has been carried out and the outcome is

given in the Annexure – XV.

� The authenticated list of flora and fauna has been

obtained from the Office of Deputy Conservator of

Forest, Bhilwara vide letter no. ,Q ( ½

rd@mol@2063 dated 11.03.2015. Enclosed as

Annexure – V.

� Schedule – 1 fauna Peafowl has been reported in

the buffer zone during the study period.

� The conservation plans for Peafowl has been

prepared by in-house expert. Enclosed as Annexure

– XVI.

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

conservation of schedule – 1 species.

17. Proximity to Areas declared as ‘Critically

Polluted’ or the Project areas likely to

come under the ‘Aravali Range’,

(attracting court restrictions for mining

operations), should also be indicated

and where so required, clearance

The lease area does not fall in critically polluted areas

under CEPI Guidelines.

A certificate has been obtained by the Mining Engineer

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

vide letter no. 113/2012/88 dated 06.02.2015. Enclosed

as Annexure – VII.





MAY’ 2015 44

certifications from the prescribed

Authorities, such as the SPCB or State

Mining Department should be secured

and furnished to the effect that the

proposed mining activities could be

considered.

18. Similarly, for coastal Projects, A CRZ

map duly authenticated by one of the

authorized agencies demarcating LTL.

HTL, CRZ area, location of the mine

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

as mangroves, if any, should be

furnished. (Note: The Mining Projects

falling under CRZ would also need to

obtain approval of the concerned

Coastal Zone Management Authority).

The lease area does not falls in CRZ.

19. R&R Plan/ compensation details for the

Project Affected People (PAP) should be

furnished. While preparing the R&R

Plan, the relevant State/ National

Rehabilitation & Resettlement Policy

should be kept in view. In respect of SCs

/STs and other weaker sections of the

society in the study area, a need based

sample survey, family-wise, should be

undertaken to assess their requirements,

and action programmes prepared and

submitted accordingly, integrating the

sectoral programmes of line

departments of the State Government. It

may be clearly brought out whether the

village located in the mine lease area will

be shifted or not. The issues relating to

shifting of Village including their R&R

and socio-economic aspects should be

The mining lease is river bed classified as Gair Mumkin

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

core zone.

However, for transportation of loaded trucks to the

nearest approach road, the vehicles will pass through

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

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

between the land owners and Project Proponent giving

them appropriate compensation and maintenance.

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

after the completion of project, land will be handed over

to the owners.





MAY’ 2015 45

discussed in the report.

20. One season (non-monsoon) primary

baseline data on ambient air quality

(PM10, SO2 and NOx), water quality,

noise level, soil and flora and fauna shall

be collected and the AAQ and other data

so compiled presented date wise in the

EIA and EMP Report. Site-specific

meteorological data should also be

collected. The location of the monitoring

stations should be such as to represent

whole of the study area and justified

keeping in view the pre-dominant

downwind direction and location of

sensitive receptors. There should be at

least one monitoring station within 500 m

of the mine lease in the pre-dominant

downwind direction. The mineralogical

composition of PM10, particularly for free

silica, should be given.

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

November and December’ 2013) was collected.

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

including mineralogical composition of PM10

particularly for free silica was carried out.

� The monitoring stations selected are as described

under and data generated and site specific

meteorological data are given in the report.

Mineralogical Composition of PM10

S. No. Characteristics Units Values

1. Particulate Matter (PM10)

(1216 m3 sample Volume)

µg/m3 50.8

2. Silica µg/m3 <0.1

S. No. Particulars Table No. Page Nos.

1. Land Environment (Soil) 3.5 73

2. Water Environment 3.6 76

3. Meteorological Data 3.7 80

4. Ambient Air Quality 3.12 83

5. Noise Level 3.15 86

6. Biological Environment 3.16 87

7. Socio-Economic

Environment

3.26 95

Sampling Location Distance (Km) Direction Components Remarks

Dhulkhera 0.18 S Air, Water, Noise, Soil Downwind

Parli 1.00 NE Air, Water, Noise, Soil Upwind

Suwana 1.70 S Air, Water, Noise, Soil Downwind

Mandpiya 6.00 S Air, Water, Noise, Soil Downwind

Swaroopganj 0.30 W Air, Water, Noise, Soil Downwind

Bhinsakundal 0.50 N Air, Water, Noise, Soil Upwind

Jawasiya 0.50 S Air, Water, Noise, Soil Downwind

Govardi Bandi Talab – Mandpiya -- SW Surface Water --

Kothari River – Rampuriya -- SW Surface Water --

Swaroopganj Talab -- SW Surface Water --

The chemical characterization of PM10 is given below:-

Location Name: Dhulkhera Date of Sampling: 28.10.2013





MAY’ 2015 46

S. No. Characteristics Units Project Site

1. Respirable Particulate Matter (PM10) µg/m3 50.8

2. Calcium as Ca µg/m3 1.68

3. Magnesium as Mg µg/m3 0.14

4. Sodium as Na µg/m3 <0.01

5. Potassium as K µg/m3 <0.01

6. Chromium as Cr µg/m3 <0.01

7. Aluminum as Al µg/m3 <0.01

8. Lead as Pb µg/m3 <0.01

9. Zinc as Zn µg/m3 <0.01

10. Iron as Fe µg/m3 <0.01

11. Nickel as Ni µg/m3 <0.01

12. Barium as Ba µg/m3 <0.01

13. Cadmium as Cd µg/m3 < 0.01

14. Mercury as Hg µg/m3 <0.001

15. Arsenic as As µg/m3 <0.01

Environmental Monitoring Report is enclosed as Annexure – XVII.

21. Air quality modeling should be carried

out for prediction of impact of the project

on the air quality of the area. It should

also take into account the impact of

movement of vehicles for transportation

of mineral. The details of the model used

and input parameters used for modeling

should be provided. The air quality

contours may be shown on a location

map clearly indicating the location of the

site, location of sensitive receptors, if

any, and the habitation. The wind roses

showing pre-dominant wind direction

may also be indicated on the map.

In order to predict the particulate emissions, AERMOD

Version 7.1.0 model was used to predict changes in air

quality i.e., maximum ground level concentration (GLC’s)

of PM10, PM2.5, NOX and CO due to the existing mining

activity. The inputs required for the model are:-

� Hourly Meteorological Data.

� Source Data.

� Receptor Data.

� Programme Control Parameters.

The detail has been given in section - IV, sub- section -

4.4 of EIA/ EMP Report.

22. The water requirement for the project, its

availability and source should be

furnished. A detailed water balance

should also be provided. Fresh water

The daily water demand will be 17.0 KLD, out of which

5.5 KLD will be used for domestic purpose and 11.5 KLD

for dust suppression.

Water will be obtained through tanker supply from near





MAY’ 2015 47

requirement for the project should be

indicated.

village.

Detailed water balance has been given in section- II,

sub-section -2.4.2 of EIA/ EMP Report.

23. Necessary clearance from the

Competent Authority for drawl of

requisite quantity of water for the Project

should be provided.

NOC from Gram Panchayat for water supply has been

obtained shortly.

24. Description of water conservation

measures proposed to be adopted in the

Project should be given.

Details of rainwater harvesting proposed

in the Project, if any, should be provided.

To conserve water following measures will be adopted:-

� Mobile toilets with modular septic tank having efficient

water utilization capacity (low facets water

requirement for flushing) will be used;

� Atomized water sprinklers will be used to minimize

the air borne dust emissions on haul roads.

� Rain water harvesting structure will be constructed to

augment the water table.

Post-monsoon and Pre-monsoon groundwater level will

be monitored regularly.

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

harvesting structure is proposed within the lease area.

As a part of CSR activity, rain water harvesting

structures are proposed in the nearby villages like

Meaokheri Gadarmala, Kanya Kheri, Mandpiya, Bholi,

Dhulkhera, Gokalpura & Suwana etc.

25. Impact of the project on the water

quality, both surface and groundwater

should be assessed and necessary

safeguard measures, if any required,

should be provided.

Impact on Surface Water

� The Banas River where the mining is undertaken is

dry bed. The mining activity will be confined only in

dry season and in the monsoon when the river flows,

there will be no mining activity. Hence, impact on

surface water is insignificant.

Impact on Ground Water

� The groundwater table was observed to be 8.0m

below the riverbed level and there will be no

intersection of ground water table as mining activity

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





MAY’ 2015 48

above the ground water table.

Mitigation

� Hydro-census will be carried out in the downstream

wells to monitor the quality, fluctuation etc.

� The domestic waste water generated will be

channelized to septic tank followed by soak pit.

The budget allocated for water pollution measures has

been incorporated in Environmental Protection

Measures in section – VIII of EIA/ EMP Report.

26. Based on actual monitored data, it may

clearly be shown whether working will

intersect groundwater. Necessary data

and documentation in this regard may be

provided. In case the working will

intersect groundwater table, a detailed

Hydrogeological study should be

undertaken and Report furnished.

Necessary permission from Central

Ground Water Authority for working

below ground water and for pumping of

ground water should also be obtained

and copy furnished.

The detail of the elevation, ground water table and

working level is given below:-

S. No. Particulars Levels

(MSL)

BGL

(m)

1. Highest Elevation (Bed Level) 423 --

2. Ground Water Level 415 8

3. Working Level 420 3

The working depth of mining will be restricted to 3.0m

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

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

intersected.

27. Details of any stream, seasonal or

otherwise, passing through the lease

area and modification/ diversion

proposed, if any, and the impact of the

same on the hydrology should be

brought out.

� The lease is situated in the river bed of Banas &

Kothari Rivers. Kothari river is tributary of Banas

River which flows in northeast to easterly direction.

Other important tributaries are Berach, Unli, Mendi,

Nakadi, Chandrabhaga and Khari River. All these are

ephemeral.

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

only.

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

or 1.0m above the ground water table, whichever is

less.

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

Hence, project will not cause any harmful impact on





MAY’ 2015 49

hydrology.

28. Information on site elevation, working

depth, groundwater table etc. should be

provided both in AMSL and bgl. A

schematic diagram may also be

provided for the same.

The detail of the elevation, ground water table and

working level is given below:-

S. No. Particulars Levels

(MSL)

BGL

(m)

1. Highest Elevation (Bed Level) 423 --

2. Ground Water level 415 8

3. Working Level 420 3

Hence, ground water table will not be intersected during

the life of mine.

29. A time bound Progressive Greenbelt

Development Plan shall be prepared in a

tabular form (indicating the linear and

quantitative coverage, plant species and

time frame) and submitted, keeping in

mind, the same will have to be executed

up front on commencement of the

project.

The project is linear dry bed mining confined to river bed

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

area. It is proposed to develop greenbelt as social

forestry programme in the approach villages at public

places like school, PHC’s, Panchayat Bhawan with due

permission from Panchayat and in consultation with

Forest Department. Predominance will be given to

school and PHC’s.

The list of plant species to be planted along with action

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





MAY’ 2015 50

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

30. Impact on local transport infrastructure

due to the Project should be indicated.

Projected increase in truck traffic as a

result of the Project in the present road

network (including those outside the

Project area) should be worked out,

indicating whether it is capable of

handling the incremental load.

Arrangement for improving the

infrastructure, if contemplated (including

action to be taken by other agencies

such as State Government) should be

covered.

Impact on local transport Infrastructure

� The river bed mining is being undertaken since years

therefore well established road network is already

present.

� The lease area is divided into two zones having three

blocks in zone I and two in zone II. Each block has

separate entry/ exit as depicted in the figure as given

in section – II, sub-section-2.1 of EIA/ EMP Report.

� Analysis of traffic was carried out. At present the

traffic density on the nearest paved road is 8 - 10

vehicles hourly. Due to mining activities, 16-17 trucks

will be added to the traffic.

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

mining activities, as the existing road network is

adequate to cater the additional load contributed by

mining activities.

� Project Proponent will contribute for improvement and

maintenance of road in consultation with PWD.

31. Details of the onsite shelter and facilities

to be provided to the mine workers

should be included in the EIA report.

According to Mines Rule 1955, following temporary

infrastructure facilities will be provided:-

� Mine Office (On-site and Offsite);

� Rest Shelter;

� Drinking Water Facilities;

� Conservancy Facilities;

� First-Aid Facilities.

32. Conceptual post mining land use and

Reclamation and Restoration of mined

out areas (with plans and with adequate

number of sections) should be given in

the EIA report.

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

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

� River will be replenished up to some extent naturally

by sediments during rainy season.

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

uniformly extracted so that there is no ponding or

irregular water accumulation in pits.

� Hence, no reclamation and restoration activity has

been carried out.





MAY’ 2015 51

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

33. A time bound Progressive Green Belt

Development Plan shall be prepared in a

tabular form (indicating the linear and

quantitative coverage, plant species and

time frame) and submitted, keeping in

mind, the same will have to be executed

up front on commencement of the

project. Phase-wise plan of plantation

and compensatory afforestation should

be charted clearly indicating the area to

be covered under plantation and the

species to be planted. The details of

plantation already done should be given.

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

The plantation details have been described in

Section - IX of EIA / EMP Report.

34. Occupational Health impacts of the

Project should be anticipated and the

proposed preventive measures spelt out

in detail. Details of pre-placement

medical examination and periodical

medical examination schedules should

be incorporated in the EMP.

Occupational health impacts of river bed sand mining is

very remote. However, such evidences have not been

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

No records for any occupational health problems were

reported during the primary survey. However, in case of

health implications will be reported, following mitigation

measures will be adopted:-

� All employees will be trained, educated and

encouraged to follow best and safe work practices in

their working environment.

� Personnel Protective Equipments like face mask,

earmuffs, ear plugs, gloves, safety goggles and safety

boots is being provided.

� All workers will be subjected to Initial Medical

Examination as per Mines Rule 1955 both at times of

appointment and Periodical Medical Examination at

least once in five years.

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

equipped as per Mines Rules 1955 and first aid kits

will be made available all the time.

� Awareness programme regarding the use,





MAY’ 2015 52

maintenance and up-keep of respirators will be

conducted on regular basis so that employees are

trained to handle the equipment properly.

The schedule Pre-placement Medical Examination and

Periodical Medical Examination has been incorporated

in the EMP of section – VIII.

35. Public health implications of the project

and related activities for the population

in the impact zone should be

systematically evaluated and the

proposed remedial measures should be

detailed along with budgetary

allocations.

The impact zone was identified based on incremental

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

mineral transportation routes. To minimize the impact

due to dust generation following precautions will be

taken:-

� The transportation route will be tried to bypass the

villages falling in the impact zone.

� Plantation will be carried out along the bypass road.

� Due to unavoidable circumstances, if villages cannot

be bypass and vehicles have to move through the

villages, the speed of the vehicles will be maintained

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

However, due to low speed more vehicular exhausts will

generate. To control the vehicular exhausts PUC

certified vehicles will be used.

36. Measures of Socio - Economic

significance and influence to the local

community proposed to be provided by

the Project Proponent should be

indicated. As far as possible, quantitative

dimensions may be given with time

frames for implementation.

� Due to Supreme Court impositions, all the activities

related to bajri mining were stopped, which created a

sudden chaos resulting into unemployment of the

local people.

� When Supreme Court gave the permission to the

lease holders to start the mining activities, it gave

direct employment to the local people which help to

sustain their livelihood.

� During the operational phase by the implementation

of certain CSR activities indirect employment will

also generate.

The details of measures of socio-economic significance

and influence proposed to the local community have

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





MAY’ 2015 53

EMP Report.

37. Detailed Environmental Management

Plan to mitigate the environmental

impacts which, should inter-alia include

the impacts of change of land use, loss

of agricultural and grazing land, if any,

occupational health impacts besides

other impacts specific to the proposed

Project.

Based on the baseline study and impact prediction, the

detailed Environmental Management Plan has been

prepared. All the possible environmental issues were

addressed properly.

The detailed Environmental Management Plan is given

in Section – IX.

Impact due to change of land use – Given in TOR

point no. – 8.

38. Public hearing points raised and

commitment of the project proponent on

the same along with time bound action

plan to implement the same should be

provided and also incorporated in the

final EIA/EMP Report of the Project.

Public Hearing has been successfully executed on dated

23.12.2014 at 11.00 AM, as per the guidelines given in

EIA Notification 14th September 2006 and its subsequent

amendment.

Public Hearing notice was published in two regional

news paper one in English and other in Hindi:-

1. “Hindustan Times” – 20.11.2014 &

2. “Rajasthan Patrika” – 19.11.2014

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

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

Sh. Suresh Kumar and in the presence of Regional

Officer, RSPCB, Bhilwara - Sh. Mahaveer Mehta.

5. Total no. of members – 45

Issues raised during public hearing along with time

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

section – 6.1.

Minutes of Public Hearing are enclosed as Annexure –

XVIII.

39. Details of litigation pending against the

project, if any, with direction /order

passed by any Court of Law against the

project should be given.

No specific litigation is pending against the applicant and

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

knowledge.

However, the legal framework applicable to sand / bajri

Mining has already been highlighted in of Section I,

sub-section - 1.2 of EIA/EMP Report. Summarized

details are given below:-

40. The cost of the project (capital cost and S. No. Particulars Capital Cost Recurring





MAY’ 2015 54

recurring cost) as well as the cost

towards implementation of EMP should

clearly be spelt out.

(In Rs.) Cost (In Rs.)

1. Project Cost 16,91,00,000 1,69,10,000

2. EMP Cost 18,00,000 1,80,000

3. CSR 14,00,000 1,20,000

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

depended on rainfall and run-off from surrounding

areas.

� Dandy - Bolton equations has been used to calculate

the sedimentation yield. The total annual sediment

deposition was computed and found 3,42,712 tonnes

/year. The data works out to be around 15%, which

after detailed study will show some divergence.

� A preliminary replenishment study of Banas River

was also carried out by Indian Institute of Technology

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

been concluded that “the intervening catchment of the

Banas River shall contribute sand to the Banas River

through soil erosion and replenish the River if the

sand from the river shall be lifted/ mined”.

� Hence, a comprehensive replenishment study is

envisaged for few continuous years to understand the

pattern and potential of sedimentation and

replenishment.

� The detail of replenishment study is discussed in

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

42. Details of Transportation of mined out

materials as per the Indian Road

Congress for both the ways (loaded as

well as unloaded trucks) load and its

impact on environment.

Traffic analysis was carried out to understanding the

carrying capacity of the roads near to the project site

and the connecting main roads in the area. The traffic

study is summarized in below table:-

Road Village Road NH - 79

Vol. in PCU’s/ hr (V) 63 120

Capacity in PCU’s/ hr (C) 250 625

Existing V/C ratio 0.25 0.19

LOS B A





MAY’ 2015 55

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

from 0.104 to 0.25 and 0.102 to 0.19 with LOS being “B”

and “A” for village road and NH-79 respectively which is

‘very good’ and ‘Excellent’, as per classification. So the

additional load on the carrying capacity of the concerned

roads is not likely to have any significant adverse affect.

The detailed study on traffic analysis as per the Indian

Road Congress for both the ways (loaded as well as

unloaded trucks) load and its impact on environment

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

EMP Report.

43. Proper species specific conservation

plan for Schedule - I and II fauna

(species specific).

Conservation plan for Schedule – I (Pea-fowl) and

schedule – II (Mongoose) species is enclosed as

Annexure – XVI & XVII.

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

given in section – IV of EIA/ EMP Report.

45. Details of mining activity to be provided

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

wise, as the mine lease area is having a

long stretch.

Entire stretch of the lease area has been divided into

two zones of five blocks (A, B, C, D & E) for ease of

operation, supervision, management and safety.

Workings will be restricted within the lease area.

The five years proposed production details is given in

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

46. Details of Gradient of river bed to be

provided.

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

river depends on topography of the area. The

topographical survey has been conducted along the

river.

The details of gradient of river bed are given below:-





MAY’ 2015 56

Distance (Km) Right Side Bank RL (m) Bed RL (m) Left Side Bank RL (m)

Zone - I

0.0 429 423 428.50

6.0 419 416 419

7.6 419 413.43 416.87

12.4 413.73 409 413.38

13.20 412.4 407 411.83

20.0 405.4 399 405.86

28.0 395.27 390.90 394.84

32.80 395.07 386.84 391.28

34.20 391.96 384.20 390.86

38.60 383.45 378.97 384.53

Zone - II

0 430 425 430

5.20 425 418.16 423

6.80 424 417 423

10.0 415.58 410.08 418.84

16.0 408 401.47 409

17.0 408.25 404.0 407.94

19.0 408 399 406.91

19.8 404 398 403.6

21.0 405.79 397.35 402.33

21.4 405.33 397.87 401.63

22.4 403.66 396.62 400.75

24.0 398.99 393 398.93

25.6 398.28 391 397.4

28.8 391.93 388.14 389.15

47. Details of excavation schedule &

sequential mining plan.

Entire stretch of the lease area has been divided into

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

supervision, management and safety. Workings will be

restricted within the lease area.

The five years proposed production details is given in

section – II, Sub-section – 2.6.2.

48. Mining Plan shall be prepared carefully,

dividing lease area into manageable

blocks to ensure scientific and

� The Mining Plan has been prepared carefully and

scientifically.

� Systematic mining will be adopted for resource





MAY’ 2015 57

systematic mining of minor minerals. conservation, safety of workers, minimization of

degradation of surrounding environment etc. which

will overall help in sustainable development.

� Lease has been divided into five blocks namely: Block

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

management and supervision of mining operation

which will overall ensure scientific and systematic

mining.

49. The base line data shall be collected so

as to represent the whole mine lease

area.

Cluster approach was taken to select the monitoring

stations as in continuity to the River course, number of

lease are present where the core area of one station is

the buffer of other monitoring stations which helped to

give specific emphasis at the overlapping places to

make the study more realistic. The baseline data

collected during the study period represents the whole

area.

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

a. All documents to be properly referenced

with index and continuous page

numbering.

All documents have been properly referenced with

index, page numbers and continuous page numbering.

b. Where data are presented in the report

especially in tables, the period in which

the data were collected and the sources

should be indicated.

The data presented in the report especially in table,

along with the period in which the data was collected

and the source has been incorporated.

c. Where the documents provided are in a

language other than English, an English

translation should be provided.

English translation has been provided for each

document of Hindi.

d. The Questionnaire for Environmental

Appraisal of industrial projects as

devised by the Ministry shall also be

filled and submitted.

The questionnaire for environmental appraisal of mining

projects as devised earlier by the Ministry is enclosed as

Annexure – XX.

e. While preparing the EIA report, the

instructions for the proponents and

instructions for the consultants issued by

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

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

IA.II (I) dated 4th August, 2009 are being complied with.





MAY’ 2015 58

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

available on the website of this Ministry

should also be followed.

f. Changes, if any made in the basic scope

and project parameters (as submitted in

Form-I and the F.R for securing the

TOR) should be brought to the attention

of MoEF with reasons for such changes

and permission should be sought, as the

TOR may also have to be altered. Post

Public Hearing changes in structure and

content of the draft EIA/ EMP (other than

modifications arising out of the P.H.

process) will entail conducting the PH

again with the revised documentation.

There is no change made in the basic scope and project

parameter.

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

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

requested to submit certified report of

status of compliance of the conditions

stipulated in the environmental

clearance for the existing operations of

the project by the Regional Office of

Ministry of Environment & Forests, if

applicable.

This is a new project. Hence, not applicable.

1.9 POST - ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE MONITORING

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

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

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

website of the concerned regulatory authority.

1.10 GENERIC STRUCTURE OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

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

subsequent amendments, the generic structure of the EIA document is as under:-





MAY’ 2015 59

Table 1.3: Generic Structure of EIA Document

S. No. Chapters Page Nos.

1. Introduction 31-59

2. Project Description 60-68

3. Description of the Environment 69-104

4. Anticipated Environmental Impact & Mitigation Measures 105-120

5. Environmental Monitoring Programme 121-127

6. Additional Studies 128-143

7. Project Benefits 144-148

8. Environmental Management Plan 149-154

9. Summary & Conclusion 155-177

10. Disclosure of Consultant Engaged 177-180

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

PROJECT:- RIVER BED SAND MINING SECTION – II – PROJECT DESCRIPTION


DOCUMENT NO.:- – EESPL/ SKG/001/149-EC/MINE/2013


MAY’ 2015 60

SECTION - II

INDEX

2.1 LOCATION OF THE PROJECT .................................................................................... 61

2.2 NEED OF THE PROJECT ............................................................................................. 62

2.3 AMENITIES/ FACILITIES .............................................................................................. 62

2.4 INFRASTRUCTURE (PROJECT REQUIREMENTS) .................................................... 62

2.4.1 POWER ......................................................................................................................... 62

2.4.2 NEAREST SOURCE OF WATER SUPPLY AND DEMAND ......................................... 63

2.4.3 MANPOWER REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................... 63

2.4.4 LAND OWENERSHIP / OCCUPANCY .......................................................................... 63

2.4.5 LAND USE PATTERN ................................................................................................... 64

2.4.5.1 Mine Site ....................................................................................................................... 64

2.5 GEOLOGY .................................................................................................................... 64

2.5.1 REGIONAL GEOLOGY ................................................................................................. 64

2.5.2 LOCAL GEOLOGY ....................................................................................................... 65

2.5.3 GEOLOGICAL AND MINEABLE RESERVES AS PER UNFC CLASSIFICATION ....... 65

2.8.5 PROPOSED RATE OF PRODUCTION WHEN MINE IS FULLY DEVELOPED

AND EXPECTED LIFE OF THE MINE .......................................................................... 65

2.6 MINING ......................................................................................................................... 66

2.6.1 METHOD OF WORKING .............................................................................................. 67

2.6.2 EXTENT OF MECHANIZATION .................................................................................... 67

2.6.3 YEAR-WISE DEVELOPMENT IN NEXT FIVE YEARS .................................................. 68

2.7 CONCEPTUAL MINING PLAN ..................................................................................... 68

2.7.1 FINAL SLOPE ANGLE TO BE ADOPTED .................................................................... 68

2.7.2 ULTIMATE EXTENT & SIZE OF PIT ............................................................................. 68





MAY’ 2015 61

2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1 LOCATION OF THE PROJECT

The river bed sand (bajri) mining is located in revenue villages of Tehsil & District -

Bhilwara, Rajasthan. Mining Lease is 1947.12 ha (excluding prohibited area). River area

spreads in 42 villages of Bhilwara tehsil as per details given by Assistant Mining

Engineer, DMG, Bhilwara (Raj.).

The connecting to the nearest approach from mine site is given below:

Table 2.1: Connectivity to the Mine Site

Road Zone I Zone II

NH - 76B 17.0 Km, NNW 13.10 Km, WNW

NH - 79 11.70 Km, E 1.45 Km, SE

RJSH - 12 6.32 Km, NNW 7.70 Km, SSE

Bhilwara-Ladpura Road 6.18 Km, NNW 2.85 Km, SSW

Ajmer Road 16.00 Km, ENE 3.75 Km, ESE

Road Connecting Bhilwara to Khatwara 0.66 Km, SSW 8.25 Km, SW

Figure 2.1: Transportation Route Map





MAY’ 2015 62

2.2 NEED OF THE PROJECT

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

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

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

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

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

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

minor minerals (including river bed mining) and their renewal, irrespective of the size of

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

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

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

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

prior Environmental Clearance.

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

scientifically and systematically as per approved Mining Plan.

2.3 AMENITIES/ FACILITIES

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

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

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

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

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

facility will be provided.

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

given in able 2.2.

Table 2.2: Basic Amenities / Facilities within the Study Area

S.

No.

Nearest Amenities

(Within Study Area)

Distance & Direction


1. Police Station Subhash Nagar, Bhilwara ~ 2.90 Km, SSW

2. Post Office Bhilwara ~ 2.60 Km, SW

3. Educational Facilities St. Anselem’s Sr. Sec. School ~ 0.60 Km in SW

4. Medical Facilities Keshav Hospital ~ 0.15 Km, SW

2.4 INFRASTRUCTURE (PROJECT REQUIREMENTS)

2.4.1 POWER

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





MAY’ 2015 63

2.4.2 NEAREST SOURCE OF WATER SUPPLY AND DEMAND

The daily water demand will be 17.0 KLD, out of which 5.5 KLD water will be used for

domestic purpose, 11.5 KLD for dust suppression. The water demand will be met

through water tanker supply from nearby villages.

WATER BALANCE

2.4.3 MANPOWER REQUIREMENTS

Total employment in the mining lease will be around 122 people. The local villagers will

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

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

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

in Table 2.4.

Table 2.4: Man Power (Technical and Non-technical) Requirement

S. No. Category Numbers

1 Manager – 1st Class 1

2 Assistant Manager 5

3 Foreman/ Supervisor 7

4 Supervisory Staff 15

5 Skilled Personnel 18

6 Semi-Skilled Personnel 16

7 Un-Skilled Personnel 60

Total 122

2.4.4 LAND OWENERSHIP / OCCUPANCY

Table 2.5: Land Ownership

S. No. Land Area (ha.) Ownership

1. Gair Mumkin Nadi Nallah 1947.12 Government

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

One Time Water Demand – 17.0 KLD Daily Fresh Water Demand – 13.0 KLD

Domestic 5.5 KLD

Dust Suppression - 11.5 KLD (4.0 KLD from STP + 7.0 KLD Fresh Water)

Consumption – 1.5 KLD

Sewage Treatment Plant 4.0 KLD





MAY’ 2015 64

2.4.5 LAND USE PATTERN

2.4.5.1 Mine Site

The land use for mining and allied purposes is given in Table 2.6.

Table 2.6: Land Use Pattern

S. No. Particulars Present land use

(ha.)

At the end of 3rd

Year (ha.)

At the end of 5th

year

(ha.)

1. Pit area - 159.96 266.60

2. Dump area - - -

3. Safety

zone

Bridge (7 no.) 62.0 62.0 62.0

Roads (8 no.) 32.0 32.0 32.0

Wells (36 no.) 28.26 28.26 28.26

4. Infrastructure

(Office, Temp. shelter etc)

- 0.50 0.50


6. Plantation - - -

7. Un-worked 1824.86 1664.4 1557.76

Total 1947.12 1947.12 1947.12

The conceptual plan is enclosed as Annexure- XVI.

2.5 GEOLOGY

2.5.1 REGIONAL GEOLOGY

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

Table - 2.7. Metasediments included in the Bhilwara Supergroup consists of mica schist,

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

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

gneiss/ bimodal gneiss of igneous parentage, migmatite, hornblende and mica bearing

schist represent a greater part of the Bhilwara Supergroup. Charnokite, granite, basic

granulite and norite are also present.

Table 2.7: Geological Succession

Unclassified Granites and Basic Rocks

Low

er

Pro

tero

zo

ic

Ranth

am

bhor

Gro

up

Bari Sadri

Formation

Hora Formation Mandalgarh Formation

Satdudhia Foramtion

Jaha

zpur Chuleshwarji

/ Jhikri/ Umer Rajp

ur

Sindesar Formation - -

- Pur-Banera Samodi Formation Sawar Morhi





MAY’ 2015 65

Formation Group Group Formation

Dariba Formation Tiranga Formation -

Maliakhera Formation Rewara Formation -

Bhinder Formation Pur/ Pansal Formation Ghantiali

Formation

Arc

haea

n

Intr

usiv

e

s

Berch granite and geiness (2585 Ma)

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

rocks

Bhilwara Sector Mandoli ka Pal Sarara Sector

Hin

doli

Gro

up

Nangauli

formation

Mang

alw

ar

Co

mp

lex

Potla/ Rajmahal

formation

- Sarara formation Sand

Mata

Complex

Baranch

formation

Sujanpura

formation

Lasaria/ Suwana

foramtion

Mandolin ka

pal Fm

- Badnor

formation

- Kekri formation - - -

Bhander

formation

- - - Shambhu

garh Fm

2.5.2 LOCAL GEOLOGY

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

area suitable for agriculture. Kothari River in the North and Banas River in the South

meander through the area exposing the alluvium and soil at the banks. Hard rock is

exposed at places along the banks in the lease area. Bajri is found in the river bed. This

bed is presently dry and water flows only during the rainy season. In Bhilwara district

Bajri is obtained from bed of Banas and Kothari Rivers.

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

2.5.3 GEOLOGICAL AND MINEABLE RESERVES AS PER UNFC CLASSIFICATION

S. N. Category Reserves (in Tonnes)

Zone - I Zone - II

1. Total Proved Reserves (111) (A) 3,10,77,690 1,56,94,980

2. Blocked Reserves As Per UNFC Code (211 & 222) (B) 42,29,358 30,01,521.6

3. Total Mineable Reserves = A – B 2,68,48,332 1,26,93,458.4

4. Total Mineable Reserves 3,95,41,790.4

5. Targeted Production (During the 5 years of lease) 1,12,00,000

6. Balance Reserves

2,83,41,7904

2.8.5 PROPOSED RATE OF PRODUCTION WHEN MINE IS FULLY DEVELOPED AND

EXPECTED LIFE OF THE MINE

Life of Mine = Mineable Reserves

= 28.23

= 5 Years Production Capacity 8.0





MAY’ 2015 66

2.6 MINING

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

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

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

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

supervision, management and safety. The details of each block are given in Table 2.9.

Table 2.9: Block Details

ZONE – I (BANAS RIVER)

BLOCK - A BLOCK - C

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

1 Dudiya 31.66 14 Manpiya 30.16

2 Chapri 20.54 15 Dantajati 26.37

3 Jawasia 77.98 16 Kacholiya 9.62

4 Bardod 36.48 17 Kumhariya 25.06

5 Sayla 39.79 18 Manrop 60.87

6 Bhaisakundal 91.17 19 Patliyas 30.17

7 Kanyakhedi 75.51 20 Phagno Ka Kheda

40.26

Total 373.13 21 Siyar 18.48

BLOCK - B 22 Pipli 25.11

S. No. Block Name Area (Ha.) 23 Hasiyas 22.81

8 Khairabad 65.39 24 Dhangras 47.59

9 Biliya kalan 55.49 25 Kalundiya 71.42

10 Swaroopganj 122.05 26 Maheshpura 20.55

11 Darri 53.7 Total 428.47

12 Kalyanpura 42.1 Total Area of Blocks

A+ B + C = 1249.48 hectare. 13 Guwardi 109.15

Total 447.88

ZONE – II (KOTHARI RIVER)

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

27 Dhulkheda 16.21 37 Sanganer 110.35

28 Jipiya 23.61 38 Suwana 136.67

29 Bhadalikheda 54.53 39 Akola 20.26

30 Arajiya 102.6 40 Agarpura 15.19

31 Jodhras 39.01 41 Dhumras 22.03

32 Govindpura 13.96 42 Pondras 35.73

33 Malan 24.87 Total 340.23 + 1.13 = 341.36

34 Palri 32.76

Total Area of Blocks D + E = 697.64 hectare

35 Bhilwara 22.56

36 Kewara 22.04

Total 355.15 + 1.13 = 356.28

Total area of Blocks A+B+C+D+E = 1249.48 + 697.64 = 1947.12 hectare.





MAY’ 2015 67

2.6.1 METHOD OF WORKING

River bed mining is for extracting sand from Banas and Kothari Rivers. As per RMMC

Rules, 1986 extraction is limited to 3.0 m depth only. River bed is dry. Lease area

allotted is 1947.12 ha in Tehsil & District – Bhilwara. Total length of the area as per the

description report stretches in the length of 67.40 Km.

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

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

ease of operation, supervision, management and safety.

� Workings will be restricted within the lease area.

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

m depth from river bed.

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

Bench will advance parallel to the banks of the river.

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

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

the river course.

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

slopes more than 1 in 20.

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

suppression.

� Total extent of lease is 67.40 Km including prohibited area.

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

connected to main highways.

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

� No OB / waste material will be produced.

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

mineral will be done.

2.6.2 EXTENT OF MECHANIZATION

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

Table 2.10: List of Equipments

S. No. Name of Machinery Capacity Nos.

1 Excavators 0.9 to 1.2 m3 8

2 Tippers/ Trucks 20 tons -

3 Water Tanker 4000 liters 3

4 Payloader JCB -- 2

5 Light Vehicles -- 5





MAY’ 2015 68

2.6.3 YEAR-WISE DEVELOPMENT IN NEXT FIVE YEARS

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

below:-

Table 2.11: Year Wise Development in Next Five Years

Year Parameter Zone - I Zone - II Total

Block A Block B Block C Block D Block E

I Area (Ha.) 8.0 13.33 12.0 10.66 9.33 53.32

Production (MMTPA) 0.336 0.56 0.504 0.448 0.392 2.24

II Area (Ha.) 6.66 13.33 13.33 9.33 10.66 53.32


III Area (Ha.) 8.0 12.0 13.33 9.33 10.66 53.32


IV Area (Ha.) 9.33 12.0 12.0 10.66 9.33 53.32


V Area (Ha.) 8.0 13.33 12.0 10.66 9.33 53.32


Total Area (Ha.) 39.99 63.99 62.66 50.64 49.31 266.60


Length of Lease Area (Km) 10.4 7.0 14.95 13.0 10.50 55.85

Width of Extraction (m) 38.44 91.40 41.88 38.94 46.94 --

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

2.7 CONCEPTUAL MINING PLAN

The digging depth will be restricted to 3.0m only or 1.0m above the ground water table.

This will be further replenished to some extent during rainy season. As the lease period

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

2.7.1 FINAL SLOPE ANGLE TO BE ADOPTED

The height of the bench will be limited to 3.0m and width will be around 20.0m. However,

the height of the bank with respect to river bed is varying from 4.0 to 6.0m. River bank

side will be protected by 20.0m offset. Natural slope of river bank will not be disturbed.

This will avoid collapsing of bank and will also prevent erosion.

2.7.2 ULTIMATE EXTENT & SIZE OF PIT

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

table.

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

PROJECT:- RIVER BED SAND MINING SECTION – III – DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT


DOCUMENT NO.:- EESPL/SKG/ 001/ 149 – EC/ Mine/ 2013


MAY’ 2015 69

SECTION - III

INDEX

3.1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................. 70

3.2 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING .............................................................................. 71

3.3 COLLECTION OF BASELINE DATA ................................................................... 72

3.4 LAND ENVIRONMENT ......................................................................................... 72

3.4.1 Source of Information ............................................................................................. 72

3.4.2 Data Base ................................................................................................................. 72

3.4.3 Land Use/ Land Cover Area ................................................................................... 72

3.5 SOIL ENVIRONMENT .......................................................................................... 73

3.6 WATER ENVIRONMENT ..................................................................................... 76

3.6.1 WATER SAMPLE ANALYSIS .............................................................................. 76

3.6.2 RESULT ............................................................................................................... 80

3.7 AIR ENVIRONMENT ............................................................................................ 80

3.7.1 Micro-Meteorological Data ..................................................................................... 80

Wind Rose Diagram ............................................................................................................... 81

3.7.2 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY DATA ........................................................................... 82

3.8 NOISE ENVIRONMENT ....................................................................................... 85

3.8.1 AMBIENT NOISE LEVEL DATA ........................................................................... 85

3.8.2 RESULT ................................................................................................................ 87

3.9 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT ............................................................................ 87

3.9.1 METHODOLOGY .................................................................................................. 87

3.9.2 Flora .......................................................................................................................... 88

3.9.3 Fauna ........................................................................................................................ 89

3.10 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT .................................................................. 93

3.10.1 OBJECTIVES ....................................................................................................... 93

3.10.2 DATA COLLECTION ............................................................................................ 94

3.10.3 DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE OF THE STUDY AREA ............................................. 94

3.10.3.1Population Profile ..................................................................................................... 94

3.10.3.2Gender Distribution in the Buffer Zone .................................................................. 94

3.10.3.3Literacy Profile in Buffer Zone ................................................................................ 94

3.10.3.4Occupational Structure in Buffer Zone ................................................................ 103

3.10.4 SOCIO-ECONOMIC SURVEY ............................................................................ 103

3.10.5 SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE ............................................................................. 103

3.10.6 SOCIAL OBSERVATION IN THE STUDY AREA OF THE MINE ....................... 104

3.10.7 CONCERNED ISSUES IN THE REGION ............................................................ 104





MAY’ 2015 70

3.0 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

3.1 INTRODUCTION

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

November and December’ 2013.

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

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

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

directions).

� One location covering the sensitive areas within the vicinity.

� One location covering the transportation convergences route.

� One location covering the major habitation.

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

The monitoring station selected is as described under:-

Table 3.1: List of Monitoring Stations

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

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

Sampling Location Distance (Km) Direction Components

Dhulkera 0.18 S Air, Water, Noise, Soil

Parli 1.0 NE Air, Water, Noise, Soil

Suwana 1.7 S Air, Water, Noise, Soil

Mandpriya 6.0 S Air, Water, Noise, Soil

Swaroopgunj 0.3 W Air, Water, Noise, Soil

Bhinsakundal 0.5 N Air, Water, Noise, Soil

Jawasiya 0.5 S Air, Water, Noise, Soil





MAY’ 2015 71

3.2 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING

S.N. Particulars Details

1. Name of Project Bajri Mine (Minor Mineral)

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

3. Lease Area 1947.12 ha. (Excluding Prohibited Area)

4. Land Type Gair Mumkin Nadi Nallah

5. Latitude & Longitude Zone Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

I 25°12’6.98” to 25°15’45.11” 74°29’47.83” to 74°47’27.15”

II 25°24’5.52” to 25°20’47.33” 74°34’36.54” to 74°46’49.40”

6. Toposheet No. 45K/6, 45K/7, 45K/8, 45K/10, 45K/11, 45K/12, 45K/14, 45K/15, 45K/16

7. Elevation Zone I: 383 to 429 MSL

Zone II: 389 to 430 MSL

8. Nearest Habitation Bhilwara Zone-I : 9.0 Km, N ; Zone-II : 2.5 Km, S

9. Nearest Major Town Bhilwara Zone-I : 9.0 Km, N ; Zone-II : 2.5 Km, S

10. Nearest Highway NH 79 – Passing through lease i.e. through Block B & D

NH 76B – 4.0 Km, SSW

NH 758 – 1.5 Km, S

11. Nearest Railway

Station

Mandal ~ 1.90 Km, NW

Bhilwara ~ 2.9 Km, S

12. Nearest Airport Udaipur/ Dabok/ Maharana Pratap Airport ~ 67.0 Km, NNW

13. Nearest Tourist Places Battis Khambon Ki Chhatri Minar, Mandal ~ 4.0 Km, NW

Minar (Watch Tower), Mandal ~ 4.0 Km, NW

14. Defense Installations None within 10 Km radius.

15. Archaeological Sites Battis Khambon Ki Chhatri Minar, Mandal ~ 4.0 Km, NW

Minar (Watch Tower), Mandal ~ 4.0 Km, NW

16. Ecological Sensitive

Zones

None within 10 Km radius.

17. Reserved/ Protected

Forest

Block Name of RF/ PF Near

Village



A Satpura RF Tagariya 1.0 Km, NE

Samarkiya RF Kanpura 3.0 Km, NE

B Hamirgarh RF Manpura 0.5 Km, S

18. Nearest Streams/

Rivers/ Water Bodies

Block Water Body Near

Village



D Gandhi Sagar Talab Bhilwara 2.5 Km, S

Meja Dam Reservoir Suras 3.5 Km, SE

Mandal Talav Mandal 4.0 Km, NW

19. Other Industries/

Mines

Adjoining to other Bajri Mines

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





MAY’ 2015 72

3.3 COLLECTION OF BASELINE DATA

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

1. Land Environment

2. Water Environment

3. Air Environment

4. Noise Environment

5. Biological Environment

6. Socio-Economic Environment

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

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

3.4 LAND ENVIRONMENT

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

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

the surroundings can be assessed in future.

3.4.1 Source of Information

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

1. Topographic data - From Survey of India toposheet.

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

3. Ground Truthing of the data

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

Hyderabad, India.

3.4.2 Data Base

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

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

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

Table 3.1: Database Used for Land Use and Land Cover Mapping

S. No. Satellite Sensor Date type & Bands

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

3.4.3 Land Use/ Land Cover Area

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

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

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





MAY’ 2015 73

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

study area:-

Table 3.3: Land Use/ Land Cover Classes

LULC Class Area (%) Area (m2)

Built Area

Lease area 1.14 19471200

Residential 5.05 86176734.61

Transportation - Road 3.81 64927676.76

Transportation – Railway Line 0.00 67457.3265

Total 10.00 170643068.7

Agriculture Cultivated Land 41.57 709145144.9

Total 41.57 709145144.9

Forest

Forest Land 0.96 16358401.68

Plantation or Orchard 41.56 708976501.6

Total 42.52 725334903.3

Waste

Land

Waste Land 0.47 8094879.181

Total 0.47 8094879.181

Water

Body

Water Bodies 5.43 92585180.63

Total 5.43 92585180.63

Grand Total 100 1705803177

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

activity. It is spreads over 41.57% (709.15 Km2) of the geographical area. However, the

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

in this region.

Forest: Forest Land is the next prominent land use in the study area. This class occupies

nearly 0.96 % (16.36 Km2) Forest land and about 41.56 % (708.98 Km2) Orchard

Plantation.

Built up Area: For the present study, this land class is found to occupy nearly 10 %

(170.67 Km2) of the area of interest.

3.5 SOIL ENVIRONMENT

The objectives of the soil sampling are:-

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

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

and;

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

view.

The soil analysis results are given below:-





MAY’ 2015 74

Table 3.4: Soil Analysis Result

S.

No.

Parameters Units Dhulkera

(S1)

Parli

(S2)

Suwana

(S3)

Mandpiya

(S4)

Swaroopganj

(S5)

Bhinsakundal

(S6)

Jawasiya

(S7)

Date of Sampling 31.10.2013

1. Texture -- Sandy Clay Silty Clay

2. Particle size

Distributions

Sand % 42 36 40 26 48 46 26

Silt % 12 14 14 20 14 14 28

Clay % 46 50 46 54 38 40 46

3. Appearance -- Light Brown Color Brown Color

4. Sodium as Na mg/100g 1.96 2.02 1.96 1.72 1.32 1.18 1.89

5. pH (10% Slurry) - 7.26 7.33 7.25 7.43 7.23 7.35 7.12

6. Conductivity µS/cm 124 105 122 136 96 98 135

7. Bulk density g/cc 1.32 1.29 1.30 1.26 1.36 1.34 1.18

8. Porosity % v/v 28 30 28 30 32 28 42

9. Total Organic Matter (TOC) % 0.76 0.79 0.80 0.84 0.72 0.68 0.88

10. Nitrogen as N mg/100g 162 171 168 188 168 166 193

11. Potassium as K mg/100g 124 129 136 146 136 123 156

12. Phosphorus as P mg/100g 26 31 35 41 42 44 54

13. Zinc as Zn mg/ kg 2.92 3.04 3.02 3.24 3.62 3.68 4.20

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

15. Chlorides as Cl-

mg/100g 0.12 0.23 0.32 0.41 0.64 0.58 0.89

16. Alkali Metals mg/ kg 0.18 0.16 0.20 0.26 0.26 0.22 0.56

17. Permeability cm/h 5.6 5.4 5.3 5.1 5.9 5.7 4.6





MAY’ 2015 75

18. Water Holding Capacity % 21.3 22.4 20.5 23.5 21.6 22.3 35.6

19. Copper as Cu mg/kg 0.05 0.04 0.06 0.04 0.05 0.04 0.06

20. Iron as Fe mg/kg 0.12 0.11 0.15 0.21 0.12 0.13 0.23

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

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

23. Boron as B mg/kg 0.08 0.09 0.11 0.18 0.11 0.08 0.11





MAY’ 2015 76

3.6 WATER ENVIRONMENT

The purpose of the study is to:-

1. Assess the water quality characteristics for critical parameters;

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

resources and aesthetics of the vicinity; and

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

activities.

3.6.1 WATER SAMPLE ANALYSIS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Table 3.5: Surface Water Analysis

S. No. Parameter Limits

(Class C) Units

Govardi Bandi

Talab - Mandpiya

(SW1)

Kothari River -

Rampuriya

(SW2)

Swaroopganj

Talab

(SW3)

Date of Sampling 31.10.2013

1 pH 6.5 – 8.5 - 7.36 7.96 7.24

2 Color (Hazen units) < 300 Hazen 12 22 06

3 Taste -- - Agreeable

4 Odor -- - Unobjectionable

5 Conductivity -- µS/cm 546 2872 216

6 Turbidity (NTU) -- NTU 8.6 12.2 6.5

7 Total Dissolve solids < 1500 mg/L 354 1866 136

8 Total Hardness as CaCO3 -- mg/L 136 560 56

9 Total Alkalinity -- mg/L 140 600 50

10 Calcium as Ca -- mg/L 32.0 144.0 12.8

11 Magnesium as Mg -- mg/L 13.4 48.0 5.7

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

13 Boron -- mg/L <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

14 Chloride as Cl < 600 mg/L 63.9 482.8 24.8

15 Sulphate as SO4 < 400 mg/L 34.5 124.8 18.2

16 Fluorides as F- < 1.5 mg/L 0.16 1.16 0.11





MAY’ 2015 77

17 Nitrates as NO3 < 50 mg/L 3.7 12.3 1.9

18 Phenolic Compounds < 0.005 mg/L <0.001 0.006 <0.001

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

20 Anionic Detergents < 1 mg/L 0.35 0.056 0.004

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

22 Cadmium as Cd < 0.01 mg/L <0.001 0.006 <0.001

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

24 Copper as Cu < 1.5 mg/L 0.023 1.03 <0.001

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

26 Manganese as Mn -- mg/L <0.001 0.36 <0.001

27 Iron as Fe < 50 mg/L 0.23 0.24 <0.001

28 Chromium as Cr6+

< 0.05 mg/L <0.001 0.012 <0.001

29 Zinc as Zn < 15 mg/L 0.065 1.41 0.009

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

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

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

33 Dissolved Oxygen >4 mg/L 4.3 3.6 4.8

34 Biochemical Oxygen

Demand (5 days at 200C)

< 3 mg/L 08 20 04

35 Chemical Oxygen Demand -- mg/L 26 78 12

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

37 Coliform Organisms < 5000 MPN/

100 mL

1325 1254 896





MAY’ 2015 78

Table 3.6: Ground Water Analysis Results

S.

N.

Parameter Units Drinking Water Standard

IS:10500

Dhulkera

(GW 1)

Parli

(GW 2)

Suwana

(GW 3)

Mandpiya

(GW 4)

Swaroopgunj

(GW 5)

Bhinsakundal

(GW 6)

Jawasiya

(GW 7)

Requirement

(Desirable

Limits)

Permissible

Limits in the

Absence of

Alternate Source

Date of Sampling 30.10.2013 31.10.2013

1 pH - 6.5 – 8.5 NR 7.32 6.87 7.07 6.93 6.86 7.17 6.98

2 Color (Hazen units) Hazen < 5 < 25 <01 <01 01 <01 <01 <01 <01

3 Taste - Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable

4 Odor - Unobjectionable - Unobjectionable

5 Conductivity µS/cm -- -- 2126 2576 3466 3930 4176 1896 1436

6 Turbidity (NTU) NTU < 5 < 10 1.60 1.30 2.30 2.10 1.60 2.3 1.80

7 Total Dissolve solids mg/L < 500 < 2000 1376 1672 2248 2547 2706 1228 934

8 Total Hardness as

CaCO3

mg/L < 300 < 600 712 840 600 760 1560 208 544

9 Total Alkalinity mg/L < 200 < 600 360 400 760 600 400 500 380

10 Calcium as Ca mg/L < 75 < 200 153.6 204.8 144.0 188.8 387.2 48.0 134.9

11 Magnesium as Mg mg/L < 30 < 100 78.7 78.7 57.6 69.1 142.0 21.1 49.9

12 Residual Chlorine mg/L < 0.2 - <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02

13 Boron mg/L < 1 < 5 0.026 0.099 0.13 0.093 1.06 0.002 0.003

14 Chloride as Cl mg/L < 250 < 1000 397.6 532.5 511.2 710.0 852.0 213.0 149.1

15 Sulphate as SO4 mg/L < 200 < 400 124.8 108.7 216.0 324.4 436.1 124.8 107.5

16 Fluorides as F- mg/L < 1.0 < 1.5 1.86 2.12 1.98 2.17 2.14 1.12 1.0





MAY’ 2015 79

17 Nitrates as NO3 mg/L < 45 < 100 7.6 12.3 16.8 14.6 18.6 8.6 6.3

18 Phenolic Compounds mg/L < 0.001 < 0.002 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

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

20 Anionic Detergents mg/L < 0.2 < 1.0 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

21 Mineral Oil mg/L < 0.01 < 0.03 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

22 Cadmium as Cd mg/L < 0.01 NR <0.001 <0.001 0.006 0.009 0.026 <0.001 <0.001

23 Arsenic as As mg/L < 0.01 NR <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

24 Copper as Cu mg/L < 0.05 < 1.5 0.006 0.023 0.11 0.19 0.77 0.006 <0.001

25 Lead as Pb mg/L < 0.05 NR <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

26 Manganese as Mn mg/L < 0.1 < 0.3 <0.001 0.004 0.009 0.011 0.016 <0.001 <0.001

27 Iron as Fe mg/L < 0.3 < 1.0 0.18 0.21 0.18 0.22 0.21 0.12 0.11

28 Chromium as Cr6+

mg/L < 0.05 NR <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 0.006 <0.001 <0.001

29 Zinc as Zn mg/L < 5 < 15 0.36 0.043 0.64 0.79 1.39 0.025 0.009

30 Aluminum as Al mg/L < 0.03 < 0.2 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

31 Mercury as Hg mg/L < 0.001 NR <0.0002 <0.000

2

<0.0002 <0.0002 <0.0002 <0.0002 <0.0002

32 Selenium as Se mg/L < 0.01 NR < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001

33 E. coli No/

100 mL

Absent - Absent

34 Coliform Organisms MPN/

100 mL

<10 -- Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil





MAY’ 2015 80

3.6.2 RESULT

Surface Water

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

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

Ground Water

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

range of 6.87 – 7.32 and 1436-4176 µS/cm. The TDS were found to be in the range of

934 – 2706 mg/l. Other parameters like chlorides and sulphate were observed to be well

within the prescribed limits but sulphate is found to be little high in village Swaroopgun

(436.1 mg/l). The physic – chemical analysis for some of the parameters has exceeded

the standards as per IS: 10500. The water quality is not potable in nature and needs

necessary treatment before drinking. The necessary treatment required to minimize the

impact has been mentioned in EMP and cost to be borne by the Project Proponent has

been given in CSR activities.

3.7 AIR ENVIRONMENT

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

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

ambient air quality during the operation of the mine.

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

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

� Meteorological conditions on synoptic scale;

� Topography of the study area;

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

� Representatives of likely impact areas.

3.7.1 Micro-Meteorological Data

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

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

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

meteorological data recorded is enclosed as Annexure – XVIII.

Table 3.7: Micrometeorological Data

Month Temperature (°C) Relative Humidity (%) Rainfall (mm) Wind Speed (m/h)

Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min.

October 36.6 16.5 43.7 9.2 0 0 7.0 < 1.0

November 33.2 10.3 51.8 9.8 0 0 8.0 < 1.0

December 30.1 4.6 95.1 10.1 0 0 8.0 < 1.0





MAY’ 2015 81

Wind Rose Diagram

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

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

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

the study period was developed & presented in Figure 3.1.

Table 3.8: Summary of the Wind Pattern

S. No. Wind Direction 0.5-2.1 (m/s) >= 2.1 (m/s) Total

1. N 105 19 124

2. NNE 92 12 104

3. NE 121 12 133

4. ENE 90 9 99

5. E 82 18 100

6. ESE 94 14 108

7. SE 61 13 75

8. SSE 38 6 43

9. S 49 2 51

10. SSW 36 7 43

11. SW 40 9 49

12. WSW 41 8 49

13. W 94 16 110

14. WNW 72 4 76

15. NW 59 10 69

16. NNW 96 13 109

Sub-Total 1342

Calms 865

Missing/ Incomplete 1

Total 2208





MAY’ 2015 82

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

The average wind speed recorded during the study period was 0.80 m/s. Calm

conditions prevailed for 39.18 %. The prevalent wind direction accounting for maximum

length of time is NE to SW, N to S and NNW to SSE. The maximum temperature

recorded during study period was found 36.6°C while the minimum temperature was

4.6°C. The average relative humidity during study period was found to be in range of

9.2% to 95.1%.

3.7.2 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY DATA

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

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

Dhoolkhera, Parli, Suwana, Mandpriya, Swaroopganj, Bhinsakundal and Jawasiya. The

ambient air monitoring has been carried out with a frequency of two days in a week at

seven locations covering one complete season.

Table 3.9: Sampling Frequency

Parameters Sampling Frequency

PM10 24 hourly sample twice a week

PM2.5 24 hourly sample twice a week

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

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

Carbon Monoxide 8 hourly for 24 hrs sample twice a week

WRPLOT View - Lakes Environmental Software

PROJECT NO.:

SHREE SANJAY KUMAR

MODELER:

COMPANY NAME:

SHREE SANJAY KUMAR GARG RIVER BED MINE BILWARA

COMMENTS:WIND ROSE PLOT:

Station # 12 - SHREE SANJAY KUMAR GARG RIVER BED MINE Bilwara, R.J

Resultant Vector

26 deg - 21%

NORTH

SOUTH

WEST EAST

2%

4%

6%

8%

10%DATA PERIOD:

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

WIND SPEED

(m/s)

>= 11.1

8.8 - 11.1

5.7 - 8.8

3.6 - 5.7

2.1 - 3.6

0.5 - 2.1

Calms: 39.18%

AVG. WIND SPEED:

0.80 m/s

CALM WINDS:

39.18%

TOTAL COUNT:

2207 hrs.

DISPLAY: Wind SpeedDirection (blowing from)





MAY’ 2015 83

Table 3.10: Instruments used for Sampling & Analysis

Table 3.11: Sampling and Analytical Techniques

S. No. Parameter Method

1 PM10 IS-5182 (part – 23) 2006

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

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

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

5 Carbon Monoxide NDIR Spectroscopy method

6 Trace Elements APHA-401 and ASTMD 4185-90

Table 3.12: Statistical Summary of Concentration Levels of Criteria Pollutants

(Unit: - µg/m3)

S. No.

Criteria Pollutant

Locations Arithmetic

Mean Maximum Minimum

Standard Deviation

98th

percentile

CPCB Standards

1 PM10

Dhulkhera 57.3 64.2 50.8 4.3 63.9

100

Parli 45.2 52.3 35.3 5.1 51.3

Suwana 61.0 66.3 54.5 3.5 65.9

Mandpiya 61.9 69.3 54.6 3.6 67.3

Swaroopganj 60.8 65.3 52.6 3.1 64.8

Bhinsakundal 43.8 51.3 34.5 3.8 50.6

Jawasiya 48.3 56.9 40.6 4.5 55.6

2 PM2.5

Dhulkhera 27.7 33.9 21.3 3.5 33.5

60

Parli 23.0 27.3 17.6 2.6 26.8

Suwana 30.7 34.5 25.6 2.9 34.2

Mandpiya 31.3 35.6 24.5 3.3 35.1

Swaroopganj 31.0 34.7 26.4 2.6 34.6

Bhinsakundal 23.0 27.3 19.8 2.0 26.9

Jawasiya 24.6 29.6 20.5 2.5 28.9

Pollutants Instrument Make Model

No.

Range and

Sensitivity

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

Instruments Pvt. Ltd

COMBO-

AAS-271

2.3 m3/hr

± 0.03 m3/min

PM2.5 1.0 m3/hr

± 0.03 m3/min

SO2 RDS with thermoelectrically cooled

gaseous sampling attachment

0 – 3 LPM

± 0.2 LPM NOX

CO CO Analyzer Testo Analyzer -- 1-1999 PPM

GC – Bruker

(Gas Chromatography)

-- < 1.0 PPM

Trace Elements AAS Thermo Fisheries -- --





MAY’ 2015 84

3 SO2

Dhulkhera 5.3 5.8 4.8 0.3 5.6

80

Parli 5.1 5.9 4.3 0.4 5.8

Suwana 5.4 6.1 4.6 0.4 5.9

Mandpiya 5.5 6.4 4.9 0.4 6.1

Swaroopganj 5.4 6.0 4.9 0.3 5.9

Bhinsakundal 4.9 5.6 4.2 0.4 5.3

Jawasiya 4.7 5.6 4.1 0.4 5.2

4 NOX

Dhulkhera 19.0 25.4 12.5 4.3 24.6

80

Parli 15.9 19.5 11.3 2.1 19.3

Suwana 17.5 23.6 12.3 3.1 22.3

Mandpiya 18.2 24.5 14.2 3.0 23.6

Swaroopganj 19.2 24.6 13.9 3.3 23.8

Bhinsakundal 16.3 22.5 10.2 3.6 21.6

Jawasiya 14.4 21.3 9.7 3.3 20.5

5 CO

Dhulkhera 584 956 325 172.0 842

2000

Parli 527 723 219 161 712

Suwana 6.9 765 314 115.0 752

Mandpiya 555 868 212 171.2 762

Swaroopganj 572 985 219 182.3 856

Bhinsakundal 465 756 181 157.3 679

Jawasiya 441 652 162 134.5 586

3.7.3 RESULTS

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

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

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

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

Board (CPCB) for rural and residential zone.

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

PM10 :- The average PM10 concentration levels observed to be ranging from 43.8 to 61.9

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

2009). The average PM10 concentration was found to be maximum at Mandpiya village

(A4) with average concentration 61.9 µg/m3, standard deviation 3.6 and 98th percentiles

67.3 µg/m3. The average PM10 Concentration was found to be least at Bhinsakundal

village (A6) with average concentration 43.8 µg/m3, standard deviation 3.8 and 98th

percentiles 50.6 µg/m3.

PM2.5 :- PM2.5 concentration levels which were observed to be ranging from 23.0 to 31.3

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

2009). The average PM2.5 concentration was found to be least at Parli (A2) with average

concentration 23.0 µg/m3, standard deviation 2.6 & 98th percentiles 26.9 µg/m3 and





MAY’ 2015 85

maximum was observed at Mandpiya village (A4) with average concentration 31.3

µg/m3, standard deviation 3.3 and 98th percentiles 35.1 µg/m3.

SO2 :- The average SO2 concentration levels observed to be ranging from 4.7 to 5.5

µg/m3. The permissible limit of 24 hours for SO2 is 80 µg/m3.

NOx : - The average NOX concentration levels observed to be ranging from 14.4 to 19.2

µg/m3. The permissible limit of 24 hours for NOx is 80 µg/m3.

CO:- The average CO concentration levels observed to be ranging from 441 to 609

µg/m3. The permissible limit of 24 hours for CO is 2000 µg/m3.

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

all stations.

Conclusion

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

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

of CPCB, at all locations monitored.

3.8 NOISE ENVIRONMENT

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

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

project operations around the project site.

Table 3.13: Noise (Sound) Measuring Instrument

Instrument Make Model No. Instrument

Identification

Detection Limit

Integrated Sound Level Measurement

Instrument Standard Accessories

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

Hi 80-130 dB

Table 3.14: Testing Method to be followed

Particular Testing Method to be Followed

Noise Level Measurement

A Noise Level in dB (A) for continuous 24

hours at 1 hour interval

Operational Manual of Noise level Meter,

Model No. DT - 805 issued by Mextech

3.8.1 AMBIENT NOISE LEVEL DATA

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

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

analysis results are given in below:-





MAY’ 2015 86

Table 3.15: Ambient Noise Level Data

Station Name Dhulkhera Parli Suwana Mandpiya Swaroopganj Bhinsakundal Jawasiya

Station Code N1 N2 N3 N4 N5 N6 N7

Date of

Sampling

06.11.2013 08.11.2013 11.11.2013 13.11.2013 15.11.2013 18.11.2013 20.11.2013

Day Time (6.00 AM to 10.00 PM)

7:00 AM 46.6 45.6 46.9 47.2 44.5 42.8 44.5

8:00 AM 48.9 49.1 48.7 49.9 46.9 46.9 48.9

9:00 AM 50.1 51.6 50.3 51.7 48.9 48.9 50.2

10:00 AM 51.6 52.4 51.6 52.4 50.6 50.4 49.9

11:00 AM 50.3 51.6 49.9 50.3 50.1 48.8 51.3

12 Noon 48.9 49.7 47.6 47.6 48.6 46.3 48

13 PM 47.3 46.3 45.2 46.1 46.3 42.3 46.2

14 PM 49.9 45.2 44.3 43.5 47.9 40.6 43.5

15 PM 50.2 46.9 47.2 46.9 48.7 46.5 45.8

16 PM 51.3 47.9 49.9 48.6 46.9 48.8 46.9

17 PM 52.6 49.9 50.1 49.7 48.9 49.6 48.9

18 PM 51 50.1 47.3 50.2 50.3 51.2 50.2

19 PM 52.4 48.5 46.9 48.6 51.9 47.6 51.3

20 PM 50.6 46.3 44.3 46.3 48.9 44.2 48.6

21 PM 48.9 44.2 42.6 43.2 46.3 40.2 42.6

22 PM 46.3 41.3 40.3 41.1 42.2 38.9 38.9

Maximum 52.6 52.4 51.6 52.4 51.9 51.2 51.3

Minimum 46.3 41.3 40.3 41.1 42.2 38.9 38.9

Day

Equivalent

50.2 48.8 48 48.6 48.6 47.2 48.3

Night Time (10.00 PM to 6.00 AM)

23 PM 42.2 38.9 38.5 38.9 38.6 36.4 36.2

24 MN 40.1 35.6 36.9 36.7 35.8 35.1 35.6

1:00 AM 38.6 35 35.4 35.2 35.2 35 35.1

2:00 AM 35.3 35.6 35.1 35 35.1 35.6 35.4

3:00 AM 36.4 35.9 36.9 37.2 36.8 36.9 36.9

4:00 AM 37.2 36.9 37.3 38.2 37.9 38.7 37.9

5:00 AM 38.9 41.6 39.9 39.9 39.7 39.1 38.6

6:00 AM 42.5 43.7 41.5 43.6 41.9 41.3 39.9

Maximum 42.5 43.7 41.5 43.6 41.9 41.3 39.9

Minimum 35.3 35 35.1 35 35.1 35 35.1

Night

Equivalent

39.6 39.1 37.7 38.5 37.7 37.3 36.7

Standards (Leq) Day Time (6.00 AM to 10.00 PM) Night Time (10.00 PM to 6.00 AM

Industrial Area 75 70

Commercial Area 65 55

Residential Area 55 45

Silence Zone 50 40





MAY’ 2015 87

3.8.2 RESULT

A) Day time Noise Levels Leq (day)

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

the range of 52.6 – 38.9 dB(A). The maximum noise level of 52.6 dB (A) was observed

at Village Dhulkhera and the minimum noise level of 38.9 dB(A) was observed at village

Bhinsakundal & Jawasiya during the study period. It is observed that the day time noise

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

B) Night time Noise Levels Leq (night)

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

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

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

Mandapiya & Bhinsakundal during the study period. It has been found that the night time

noise levels at mine site were found to little very high due to vehicular movement, within

the prescribed standard of 45 dB(A).

3.9 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT

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

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

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

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

widely used standard scientific methods were adopted.

The objectives of the present study were as follows:-

� To identify the floral and faunal diversity;

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

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

Shannon-Wiener Diversity Index of floral components;

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

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

3.9.1 METHODOLOGY

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

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

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

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

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

herpetofauna, avifauna and mammals.





MAY’ 2015 88

3.9.2 Flora

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

Table 3.16: List of Flora in Core Zone

S. No. Vernacular Name Scientific Name Family

Trees

1. Ronjh Acacia leucopholea Fabaceae (Mimosoideae)

2. Babool Acacia nilotica Fabaceae (Mimosoideae)

3. Kankera Maytenus emarginata Celastraceae

4. Khajoor Phoenix sylvestris Arecaceae (Palmae)

5. Ber Ziziphus mauritiana Rhamnaceae

Shrubs

1 Aak Calotropis procera Asclepiadaceae

2 Kair Capparis decidua Capparaceae

3 Behaya Ipomoea carnea Convolvulaceae

4 Raimuniya Lantana camara Verbenaceae

5 Vilayati Babool Prosopis juliflora Fabaceae

Herbs

1 Bui Aerva tomentosa Amaranthaceae

2 Pili Kantili Argemone mexicana Papaveraceae

3 Jangli Chaulai Amaranthus spinosus Amaranthaceae

4 Latjira Achyranthes aspera Amaranthaceae

5 Muktajhuri Acalypha indica Euphorbiaceae

6 Punarnava Boerhavia diffusa Nyctaginaceae

7 Chitraa Citrullus colocynthis Cucurbitaceae

8 Kankus Commelina forskalei Commelinaceae

9 Ban Tulsi Croton bonplandianum Euphorbiaceae

10 Dhatura Datura metel Solanaceae

11 Motha Cyperus rotundus Cyperaceae

12 Unthkanta Echinops echinatus Asteraceae

13 Khareti Sida rhombifolia Malvaceae

14 Sarphonk Tephrosia purpurea Fabaceae (Papilionaceae)

15 Badi Dudhi Euphorbia hirta Euphorbiaceae

16 Gajar Ghas Parthenium hysterophorus Asteraceae (Compositae)

17 Bada Gokhru Pedalium murex Pedaliacae

Grass

1 Doob Ghas Cynodon dactylon Poaceae (Gramineae)

2 Sheda Grass Dichanthium annulatum Poaceae (Gramineae)

3 Makra Dactyloctenium aegyptium Poaceae (Gramineae)

4 Small Stink Grass Eragrostis minor Poaceae (Gramineae)

5 Asian Crab Grass Digitaria bicornis Poaceae (Gramineae)

6 Jangli-Jowar Sorghum halepense Poaceae (Gramineae)





MAY’ 2015 89

3.9.3 Fauna

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

List of Avifauna observed in the Core Zone

S. No. Common Name Scientific Name Family Status

(IWPA 1972)

1. Red-Wattled Lapwing Vanellus indicus Charadriidae No mention

2. Green Bee-Eater Merops orientalis Meropidae No mention

3. Rock Pigeon Columba livia Columbidae Schedule IV

4. Collared Dove Streptopelia

decaocto

Columbidae Schedule IV

5. House Crow Corvus splendens Corvidae Schedule V

6. Brahminy Starling Sturnus

pagodarum

Sturnidae Schedule IV

7. Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis Ardeidae Schedule IV

8. Jungle Babbler Turdoides striata Leiothrichidae Schedule IV

List of Mammalian & Reptilian Species recorded in Core Zone

S. No. Vernacular Name Scientific Name Family Category

Schedule

(IWPA 1972)

IUCN

Ver. 3.1

Mammalian

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

2 Common House Rat Rattus rattus Muridae V LC

3 Indian Gerbil Tatera indica Muridae V LRlc

4 Nilgai Boselaphus tragocamelus Bovidae III LRlc

5 Black Rat Rattus rattus Muridae V LRlc

Reptiles

6 Oriental Garden Lizard Calotes versicolor Agamidae - LC

7 Bronze Grass Skink Eutropis macularia Scincidae - LRnt

Amphibian

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

Lease) of the study area.

BUFFER ZONE

FLORA

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

List of Tree Species in Buffer Zone

S. No. Vernacular Name Scientific Name Family Habitat

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

2. Babool Acacia nilotica Fabaceae Forest/Agriculture

3. Bargad Ficus benghalensis Moraceae Agriculture/ Semi Urban





MAY’ 2015 90

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

5. Dhaura, Dhau Anogeissus pendula Combretaceae Forest

6. Gulmohar Delonix regia Caesalpiniaceae Agriculture/ Semi Urban

7. Hingot Balanites aegyptiaca Zygophyllaceae Forest/Agriculture

8. Imli Tamarindus indica Fabaceae Agriculture/ Semi Urban

9. Jamun Syzygium cumini Myrtaceae Agriculture/Semi Urban

10. Jangle Jalebi Pithecellobium dulce Fabaceae Forest/Agriculture

11. Kachnaar Bauhinia racemosa Fabaceae Forest/Agriculture

12. Kankera Maytenus emarginata Celastraceae Forest/Agriculture

13. Karanj Pongamia pinnata Fabaceae Forest/Agriculture

14. Khair Acacia catechu Fabaceae Forest/Agriculture

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

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

17. Kumttha Acacia senegal Fabaceae Forest

18. lasoda Cordia dichotoma Boraginaceae Agriculture/ Semi Urban

19. Neem Azadirachta indica Meliaceae Agriculture/Sub Urban

20. Palash Butea monosperma Fabaceae Forest/Agriculture

21. Pipal Ficus religiosa Moraceae Agriculture/ Semi Urban

22. Rohida Tecomella undulata Bignoniaceae Forest/Agriculture

23. Ronjh Acacia leucopholea Fabaceae Forest/Agriculture

24. Safeda Eucalyptus globolus Myrtaceae Agriculture/ Semi Urban

25. Sagon Tectona grandis Lamiaceae Planted / Semi Urban

26. Shahtoot Morus alba Moraceae Forest/Agriculture

27. Shesham Dalbergia sissoo Fabaceae Agriculture/ Semi Urban

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

29. Subabul Leucaena leucocephala Fabaceae Forest/Agriculture

List of Shrub, Herb and Grass Species in Buffer Zone

S. No. Vernacular Name Scientific Name Family

1. Aak Calotropis procera Asclepiadaceae

2. Aakra Calotropis gigantea Asclepiadaceae

3. Arandi Ricinus communis Euphorbiaceae

4. Behaya Ipomoea carnea Convolvulaceae

5. Dandathor Euphorbia caducifolia Euphorbiaceae

6. Dhatura Datura stramonium Solanaceae

7. Jharberi Ziziphus nummularia Rhamnaceae

8. Kair Capparis decidua Capparaceae

9. Nag Phani Opuntia elatior Cactaceae

10. Raimuniya Lantana camara Verbenaceae

11. Sanay Cassia auriculata Fabaceae

12. Vilayati Babool Prosopis juliflora Mimosaceae

Herbs

13. Ashvagandha Withania somnifera Solanaceae





MAY’ 2015 91

14. Ashwagandha Withania somnifera Solanaceae

15. Asiatic Witchweed Striga asiatica Scrophulariaceae

16. Bada Gokhru Pedalium murex Pedaliacae

17. Badi Dudhi Euphorbia hirta Euphorbiaceae

18. Ban Tulsi Croton bonplandianum Euphorbiaceae

19. Bilari Mukia maderaspatana Cucurbitaceae

20. Bui Aerva tomentosa Amaranthaceae

21. Chitraa Citrullus colocynthis Cucurbitaceae

22. Dhatura Datura metel Solanaceae

23. Dudhi Sonchus oleraceus Asteraceae

24. Gajar Ghas Parthenium hysterophorus Asteraceae (Compositae)

25. Gokhru Indigofera cordifolia Fabaceae (Papilionaceae)

26. Gulpankhi Polygala erioptera Polygalaceae

27. Jangli Chaulai Amaranthus spinosus Amaranthaceae

28. Kachari Cucumis melo ssp. agrestis Cucurbitaceae

29. Kankus Commelina forskalei Commelinaceae

30. Khareti Sida rhombifolia Malvaceae

31. Laptuna Setaria verticillata Poaceae (Gramineae)

32. Latjira Achyranthes aspera Amaranthaceae

33. Latmahuria Digera muricata Amaranthaceae

34. Motha Cyperus rotundus Cyperaceae

35. Muktajhuri Acalypha indica Euphorbiaceae

36. Nili Indigofera linnaei Fabaceae (Papilionaceae)

37. Peeli Kaner Thevetia peruviana Apocynaceae

38. Pili Kantili Argemone mexicana Papaveraceae

39. Punarnava Boerhavia diffusa Nyctaginaceae

40. Raimuniya Lantana camera Verbenaceae

41. Sarphonk Tephrosia purpurea Fabaceae (Papilionaceae)

42. Shankhapushpi Evolvulus alsinoides Convolvulaceae

43. Tikiokra Melochia corchorifolia Sterculiaceae

44. Unthkanta Echinops echinatus Asteraceae

45. Yellow Bell Tecoma gaudichaudi Bignoniaceae

Grass

46. Asian Crab Grass Digitaria bicornis Poaceae (Gramineae)

47. Chinese Love Grass Eragrostis unioloides Poaceae (Gramineae)

48. Doob Ghas Cynodon dactylon Poaceae (Gramineae)

49. Jangli-Jowar Sorghum halepense Poaceae (Gramineae)

50. Jhuhi Ghas Alysicarpus monilifer Fabaceae (Papilionaceae)

51. Makra Dactyloctenium aegyptium Poaceae (Gramineae)

52. Sheda Grass Dichanthium annulatum Poaceae (Gramineae)





MAY’ 2015 92

FAUNA:

List of Avifauna observed in the Buffer Zone

S.

No.

Common Name Scientific name Family Status (IWPA

1972)

1. Bank myna Acridotheres ginginianus Sturnidae Schedule IV

2. Baya weaver Ploceus philippinus Ploceidae Schedule IV

3. Black drongo Dicrurus macrocercus Dicruridae Schedule IV

4. Black kite Milvus migrans Accipitridae Schedule IV

5. Black-winged Stilt Himantopus himantopus Recurvirostridae Schedule IV

6. Brahminy myna Sturnus pagodarum Sturnidae Schedule IV

7. Cattle egret Bubulcus ibis Ardeidae Schedule IV

8. Common hoopoe Upupa epops Upupidae No mention

9. Common myna Acridotheres tristis Sturnidae Schedule IV

10. Eurasian Collared dove Streptopelia decaocto Columbidae Schedule IV

11. Green bee-eater Merops orientalis Meropidae No mention

12. Grey francolin Francolinus pondicerianus Phasianidae Schedule IV

13. House crow Corvus splendens Corvidae Schedule V

14. House sparrow Passer domesticus Passerinae Schedule IV

15. House swift Apus affinis sub sp. affinis Apodidae No mention

16. Indian peafowl Pavo cristatus Phasianidae Schedule I

17. Indian robin Saxicoloided fulicata Turdinae No mention

18. Indian Roller Coracias benghalensis Coraciidae Schedule IV

19. Jungle babbler Turdoides striatus Timaliinae Schedule IV

20. Laughing dove Streptopelia senegalensis Columbidae Schedule IV

21. Long-tailed shrike Lanius schach Laniidae No mention

22. Purple sunbird Nectarinia asiatica Nectariniidae Schedule IV

23. Red-vented bulbul Pycnonotus cafer Pycnonotidae Schedule IV

24. Red-wattled lapwing Vanellus cinereus Charadriidae No mention

25. Rock Pigeon Columba livia Columbidae Schedule IV

26. Rose-ringed parakeet Psittacula krameri Psittacidae Schedule IV

27. Spot billed duck Anas poecilorhyncha Anatidae Schedule IV

28. Variable Wheatear Oenanthe picata Muscicapidae Schedule IV

29. White-eared bulbul Pycnonotus leucotis Pycnonotidae Schedule IV

30. Wire-tailed swallow Hirundo smithii Hirundinidae No mention

31. Yellow-wattled Lapwing Vanellus malabaricus Charadriidae No mention

32. Crow Pheasant Centropus sinensis Cuculidae Schedule IV

Mammalian Species recorded in Buffer Zone

S.

No.

Vernacular Name Scientific Name Family Number of

Individuals Observed

Status

(IWPA)

1. Five Stripped Palm

Squirrel

Funambulus pennantii Sciuridae 10 IV

2. Common House Rat Rattus rattus Muridae 5 V

3. Grey Musk Shrew Suncus murinus Soricidae 5 --

4. Indian Hare Lepus nigricollis Leporidae 1 IV





MAY’ 2015 93

5. Indian Field Mouse Mus booduga Muridae 3 V

6. Nilgai Boselaphus tragocamelus Bovidae 5 III

Amphibian Species recorded in Buffer Zone

S. No. &

Family Vernacular Name Common English Name

Conservation Status

IUCN CITES IWPA

TOADS / FROGS

1. Bufonidae

1 Bufo melanostictus Common Indian Toad VU -- --

2. Ranidae

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

Reptile Species recorded in Buffer Zone

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

1 Common House Gecko Hemidactylus frenatus Gekkonidae No mention

2 Oriental Garden Lizard Calotes versicolor Agamidae No mention

3 Indian Sand Boa Eryx johnii Boidae Schedule IV

4 Common Rat Snake Ptyas mucosus Colubridae Schedule II

5 Bronze Grass Skink Eutropis macularia Scincidae No mention

6 Fan-Throated Lizard Sitana ponticeriana Agamidae No mention

Butterflies recorded in the Buffer Zone

S. No. Species Scientific Name Family

1 Crimson Rose Pachliopta hector Papilionidae

2 Lime Butterfly Papilio polymnestor Papilionidae

3 Blue Pansy Junonia orithya Nymphalidae

4 Plain Tiger Danaus chrysippus Nymphalidae

5 Common Grass Yellow Eurema hecabe Pieridae

3.10 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

3.10.1 OBJECTIVES

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

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

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

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

Project Proponent, if any.

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

area with stakeholder engagement.

The study area includes the 170 villages of Tehsil & District – Bhilwara within radius of

10 km from mine periphery.





MAY’ 2015 94

3.10.2 DATA COLLECTION

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

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

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

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

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

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

descriptive and exploratory in nature.

3.10.3 DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE OF THE STUDY AREA

3.10.3.1Population Profile

The study area comprises of 170 villages of Bhilwara Tehsil in the 10km periphery of the

study area. The total population of the buffer zone is 5,93,372 accommodating in

households 1,21,982 with an average households size of approx. 4 to 5 members per

family.

3.10.3.2Gender Distribution in the Buffer Zone

The males in the study area constitute 51.34% and females constitute 48.66%. The

gender ratio of the study area is 948 per thousand male, is poor as compared to the

district Bhilwara (973) but a little pleasant to state of Rajasthan (928) according to the

Census of India, 2011.

3.10.3.3Literacy Profile in Buffer Zone

The average literacy rate of the study area is 63.32% as per Census of India, 2011 in

which male literacy is 71.97% with respect to the male population and the female

literacy is 54.19% with respect to the female population. The literacy gap between

male & female is approx. 17.78%. There are 36.68% people in our study area is

illiterate.





MAY’ 2015 95

Table No. 3.26: Demographic Profile of the Study Area

S.

No.

Village Household Population Literacy Main Worker Marginal Worker Non-worker

Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female

1 Agarpura 308 1503 783 720 798 505 293 384 329 55 407 110 297 712 344 368

2 Akola 316 1668 854 814 770 498 272 415 302 113 358 187 171 895 365 530

3 Amartiya 233 1111 555 556 438 285 153 506 255 251 227 111 116 378 189 189

4 Amba Kheri 165 708 343 365 330 210 120 355 195 160 9 7 2 344 141 203

5 Amli 147 702 350 352 222 163 59 380 196 184 1 1 0 321 153 168

6 Arjiya 704 3735 1883 1852 1967 1220 747 1723 991 732 232 82 150 1780 810 970

7 Arjunpura 86 366 165 201 127 81 46 72 67 5 158 33 125 136 65 71

8 Arsipura 377 1765 810 955 770 476 294 705 373 332 204 73 131 856 364 492

9 Baga Ka Khera 59 298 151 147 81 70 11 134 71 63 50 11 39 114 69 45

10 Bandanwara 151 610 305 305 203 133 70 385 188 197 8 5 3 217 112 105

11 Bansera 265 1451 725 726 699 482 217 413 222 191 420 198 222 618 305 313

12 Bara Khera 67 259 135 124 90 66 24 50 42 8 91 25 66 118 68 50

13 Barla 422 2082 1070 1012 1025 653 372 918 566 352 141 23 118 1023 481 542

14 Baroo Khera 217 1103 569 534 516 338 178 202 188 14 442 155 287 459 226 233

15 Barsoliya 184 855 436 419 389 261 128 444 256 188 6 3 3 405 177 228

16 Bassi 130 663 341 322 265 167 98 373 193 180 30 16 14 260 132 128

17 Bhadali Khera 489 2826 1433 1393 1490 943 547 925 722 203 319 74 245 1582 637 945

18 Bhagwanpura 136 756 379 377 154 116 38 104 70 34 288 119 169 364 190 174

19 Bhainsa Kundal 263 1345 656 689 642 380 262 686 363 323 79 20 59 580 273 307

20 Bhairoon Khera 133 665 339 326 262 186 76 269 169 100 34 33 1 362 137 225

21 Bhakliya 130 546 236 310 224 141 83 171 97 74 78 12 66 297 127 170





MAY’ 2015 96

22 Bhat Kheri 56 271 143 128 108 75 33 112 68 44 31 18 13 128 57 71

23

Bhilwara 76690 371161

192972

178189 264838

150005

114833 1191

24

9860

1 20523

1217

5 6730 5445 239862

8764

1 152221

24 Bholi 309 1538 737 801 826 471 355 458 415 43 82 22 60 998 300 698

25 Bhopan Ki Kameri

77 311 154 157 105 66 39 133 71 62 33 13 20 145 70 75

26 Borda 340 2110 812 1298 1278 510 768 462 382 80 456 82 374 1192 348 844

27 Chandanpura 24 89 43 46 46 25 21 31 26 5 12 1 11 46 16 30

28 Chandgarh 261 1254 627 627 494 335 159 471 302 169 164 36 128 619 289 330

29 Chatarpura 196 961 449 512 451 264 187 478 246 232 7 2 5 476 201 275

30 Chawandiya 420 1957 946 1011 884 556 328 1022 502 520 36 9 27 899 435 464

31 Chhachheri 106 526 250 276 275 145 130 337 160 177 1 1 0 188 89 99

32 Chhapari 115 404 200 204 176 103 73 148 103 45 11 7 4 245 90 155

33 Dabla 731 3538 1771 1767 1550 990 560 1482 924 558 65 32 33 1991 815 1176

34 Danthal 594 3185 1647 1538 2156 1233 923 1221 877 344 435 106 329 1529 664 865

35 Dariba 505 2537 1274 1263 1517 939 578 915 629 286 774 238 536 848 407 441

36 Daulatpura 63 328 163 165 151 100 51 170 85 85 0 0 0 158 78 80

37 Deo Khera 111 517 271 246 134 106 28 209 127 82 79 27 52 229 117 112

38 Deoli 338 1772 865 907 713 465 248 863 470 393 64 35 29 845 360 485

39 Deoriya 220 1101 562 539 453 299 154 562 283 279 115 59 56 424 220 204

40 Dhelana 62 295 151 144 121 91 30 162 83 79 14 7 7 119 61 58

41 Dhool Khera 302 1523 768 755 894 546 348 451 332 119 193 97 96 879 339 540

42 Dhoomras 261 1227 626 601 541 338 203 601 373 228 23 13 10 603 240 363

43 Ekling Pura 287 1445 771 674 743 490 253 315 228 87 441 229 212 689 314 375

44 Fateh Garh 147 647 327 320 317 192 125 369 213 156 61 12 49 217 102 115





MAY’ 2015 97

45 Gadri Khera 100 475 236 239 163 114 49 215 108 107 63 42 21 197 86 111

46 Ganeshpura 232 1190 586 604 470 314 156 590 322 268 68 3 65 532 261 271

47 Gatheela Khera 803 3470 1858 1612 2184 1389 795 1289 1060 229 176 53 123 2005 745 1260

48 Geerriya 199 1095 547 548 653 382 271 540 273 267 205 78 127 350 196 154

49 Gega Ka Khera 316 1532 789 743 918 560 358 644 369 275 258 101 157 630 319 311

50 Gokalpura 121 580 281 299 236 156 80 187 141 46 204 44 160 189 96 93

51 Gopalpura 149 713 362 351 386 234 152 180 146 34 53 35 18 480 181 299

52 Gora Ka Khera 140 755 374 381 395 245 150 297 203 94 1 1 0 457 170 287

53 Govindpura 113 608 309 299 237 153 84 152 145 7 183 32 151 273 132 141

54 Gurla 847 4137 2081 2056 2260 1405 855 1450 1029 421 459 150 309 2228 902 1326

55 Hajya Kheri 91 390 203 187 191 140 51 113 103 10 192 59 133 85 41 44

56 Haled 577 2883 1446 1437 1554 960 594 742 553 189 814 333 481 1327 560 767

57 Hameer Garh (CT)

2506 1167

8 5891 5787 7808 4522 3286 4029 3027 1002 695 272 423 6954 2592 4362

58 Hansiyas 130 565 289 276 307 186 121 225 168 57 0 0 0 340 121 219

59 Harisinghji Ka Khera@Nathawaton Ka Khera

87 410 215 195 222 130 92 209 121 88 4 4 0 197 90 107

60 Harpura 44 202 93 109 102 63 39 41 40 1 42 7 35 119 46 73

61 Hatoondi 58 295 151 144 200 114 86 78 76 2 34 7 27 183 68 115

62 Hindusinghji Ka Khera@ Chhur Ka Koh

98 471 244 227 213 143 70 287 147 140 1 0 1 183 97 86

63 Indanpura 47 221 120 101 98 77 21 141 68 73 0 0 0 80 52 28

64 Jabarkiya 217 1140 571 569 455 309 146 563 294 269 74 15 59 503 262 241

65 Jalampura 175 771 348 423 256 175 81 320 178 142 171 25 146 280 145 135

66 Jasoriya 245 1407 732 675 638 410 228 726 394 332 10 2 8 671 336 335





MAY’ 2015 98

67 Jaton Ka Khera 83 342 172 170 181 128 53 230 113 117 1 0 1 111 59 52

68 Jawasiya 163 747 360 387 364 217 147 453 218 235 17 11 6 277 131 146

69 Jeetya 222 1124 547 577 545 358 187 390 244 146 57 41 16 677 262 415

70 Jityas 79 478 237 241 226 133 93 266 131 135 49 21 28 163 85 78

71 Kabra 109 503 235 268 287 176 111 302 148 154 0 0 0 201 87 114

72 Kaloo Khera 154 800 399 401 260 182 78 268 230 38 164 3 161 368 166 202

73 Kalundiya 204 1061 553 508 376 270 106 617 334 283 3 1 2 441 218 223

74 Kalyanpura 233 1141 548 593 455 296 159 284 278 6 355 44 311 502 226 276

75 Kamalpura 173 1001 497 504 573 343 230 464 265 199 13 5 8 524 227 297

76 Kanda 446 2256 1135 1121 907 583 324 1283 670 613 77 26 51 896 439 457

77 Kankoliya 313 1534 763 771 649 426 223 558 362 196 337 58 279 639 343 296

78 Kanpura 126 587 294 293 274 169 105 116 112 4 280 82 198 191 100 91

79 Kanwaliya 96 489 252 237 187 118 69 261 134 127 3 1 2 225 117 108

80 Kanya Kheri 277 1284 667 617 638 430 208 177 141 36 488 239 249 619 287 332

81 Karer 106 584 302 282 360 201 159 285 165 120 14 4 10 285 133 152

82 Karnji Ki Kheri 129 605 305 300 315 196 119 194 147 47 36 32 4 375 126 249

83 Karoi Kalan 1218 5772 2895 2877 3047 1886 1161 2678 1578 1100 296 104 192 2798 1213 1585

84 Karoi Khurd 62 340 170 170 153 88 65 92 85 7 81 8 73 167 77 90

85 Kasedi 287 1354 678 676 637 394 243 453 352 101 75 30 45 826 296 530

86 Keeratpura 61 310 148 162 139 89 50 83 70 13 102 15 87 125 63 62

87 Kewariya 15 72 40 32 0 0 0 43 27 16 4 0 4 25 13 12

88 Khajeena 257 1173 587 586 488 328 160 577 321 256 17 7 10 579 259 320

89 Kharoliya Khera 167 830 410 420 316 199 117 245 208 37 1 0 1 584 202 382

90 Kherabad 42 253 119 134 136 80 56 137 70 67 1 1 0 115 48 67





MAY’ 2015 99

91 Kheroona 114 586 289 297 190 113 77 189 147 42 154 29 125 243 113 130

92 Kochriya 329 1476 717 759 670 418 252 806 418 388 6 0 6 664 299 365

93 Kodu Kota 698 3350 1697 1653 1478 952 526 1437 835 602 297 111 186 1616 751 865

94 Kotri 381 1970 970 1000 1185 707 478 827 534 293 63 15 48 1080 421 659

95 Kumariya Khera 114 585 277 308 229 156 73 224 153 71 93 12 81 268 112 156

96 Kumhariya 100 474 242 232 242 156 86 186 130 56 11 3 8 277 109 168

97 Lakhamaniyas 193 988 499 489 382 270 112 336 285 51 250 18 232 402 196 206

98 Lakshmipura 91 535 274 261 217 150 67 152 140 12 180 12 168 203 122 81

99 Lalpura 105 488 240 248 214 133 81 245 124 121 39 7 32 204 109 95

100 Lapiya 420 1892 980 912 743 523 220 867 529 338 177 18 159 848 433 415

101 Lasariya 318 1520 730 790 731 493 238 890 434 456 5 1 4 625 295 330

102 Madhopur 126 572 283 289 255 164 91 185 151 34 182 33 149 205 99 106

103 Mahesh Pura 156 671 335 336 268 181 87 376 197 179 4 2 2 291 136 155

104 Mahuwa Khurd 775 4032 2034 1998 2799 1554 1245 1737 1126 611 458 35 423 1837 873 964

105 Malas 243 1072 488 584 422 264 158 283 169 114 232 66 166 557 253 304

106 Mali Khera 63 299 149 150 101 76 25 92 76 16 91 15 76 116 58 58

107 Malola 409 2054 1017 1037 1251 723 528 925 579 346 86 28 58 1043 410 633

108 Mandpiya 86 410 193 217 228 138 90 136 94 42 40 18 22 234 81 153

109 Mangalpura 94 467 224 243 161 98 63 258 122 136 0 0 0 209 102 107

110 Mangras 237 1228 618 610 787 445 342 303 178 125 280 158 122 645 282 363

111 Mangrop 1391 6799 3471 3328 3938 2400 1538 3041 1851 1190 337 100 237 3421 1520 1901

112 Manpura 647 3104 1609 1495 1669 1030 639 959 799 160 545 82 463 1600 728 872

113 Mataji Ka Khera 196 1018 535 483 348 269 79 289 250 39 375 90 285 354 195 159

114 Mejan 749 3524 1795 1729 1963 1192 771 1161 782 379 420 183 237 1943 830 1113





MAY’ 2015 100

115 Meoda 120 515 265 250 134 90 44 222 135 87 10 4 6 283 126 157

116 Murliya 168 823 412 411 413 267 146 232 219 13 26 18 8 565 175 390

117 Nandrai 996 4906 2478 2428 2226 1432 794 1621 1077 544 878 317 561 2407 1084 1323

118 Nanodiya 115 530 263 267 213 134 79 305 154 151 10 4 6 215 105 110

119 Nathadiyas 201 950 478 472 366 254 112 466 257 209 20 16 4 464 205 259

120 Naya Khera 60 308 152 156 119 86 33 171 92 79 7 1 6 130 59 71

121 Naya Talab 90 457 233 224 173 109 64 251 129 122 16 6 10 190 98 92

122 Nayagaon 54 301 150 151 147 96 51 180 88 92 0 0 0 121 62 59

123 Nimbera 106 575 297 278 355 220 135 185 133 52 37 27 10 353 137 216

124 Ojyara 511 2528 1275 1253 1316 858 458 1166 744 422 121 21 100 1241 510 731

125 Palri 366 1900 960 940 820 556 264 598 446 152 192 65 127 1110 449 661

126 Palsa 107 514 262 252 206 143 63 219 131 88 65 26 39 230 105 125

127 Paroli 1104 5864 3029 2835 2913 1825 1088 2000 1348 652 290 109 181 3574 1572 2002

128 Parwati Pura 70 356 184 172 227 135 92 109 68 41 95 40 55 152 76 76

129 Patliyas 219 1140 624 516 459 321 138 684 364 320 10 7 3 446 253 193

130 Peepli 356 1766 893 873 872 528 344 683 460 223 129 35 94 954 398 556

131 Peethas 248 1329 649 680 449 278 171 768 430 338 3 3 0 558 216 342

132 Pondras 169 767 391 376 333 206 127 296 178 118 100 43 57 371 170 201

133 Raghunathpura 212 970 509 461 426 298 128 339 182 157 142 75 67 489 252 237

134 Rajola 153 851 417 434 427 270 157 341 226 115 147 14 133 363 177 186

135 Rajpura 134 627 317 310 250 158 92 405 190 215 5 1 4 217 126 91

136 Raneegpura 95 512 267 245 269 181 88 279 145 134 11 2 9 222 120 102

137 Ratan Kheri 138 717 364 353 291 209 82 361 206 155 13 5 8 343 153 190

138 Ratanpura 119 476 249 227 197 127 70 217 111 106 2 1 1 257 137 120





MAY’ 2015 101

139 Ren 199 839 430 409 277 176 101 387 191 196 52 21 31 400 218 182

140 Renwas 314 1497 751 746 712 458 254 866 436 430 24 12 12 607 303 304

141 Richhi Ka Badiya 134 585 249 336 197 115 82 308 115 193 51 24 27 226 110 116

142 Roopaheli 511 2635 1318 1317 1284 799 485 1335 718 617 58 24 34 1242 576 666

143 Roopaliya 189 820 418 402 327 232 95 424 248 176 7 4 3 389 166 223

144 Rooppura 105 451 212 239 197 129 68 94 92 2 185 46 139 172 74 98

145 Sabalpura 105 587 287 300 324 197 127 87 83 4 191 80 111 309 124 185

146 Sadi 245 1139 568 571 595 375 220 530 339 191 16 3 13 593 226 367

147 Salampura 171 740 384 356 368 247 121 244 193 51 82 10 72 414 181 233

148 Salariya 51 270 138 132 124 73 51 176 84 92 10 2 8 84 52 32

149 Salera 417 1938 963 975 828 531 297 1097 532 565 26 14 12 815 417 398

150 Samori 271 1305 653 652 625 389 236 678 401 277 30 5 25 597 247 350

151 Sangari 138 805 403 402 338 245 93 391 196 195 86 31 55 328 176 152

152 Satola 171 845 426 419 419 251 168 321 246 75 180 23 157 344 157 187

153 Satola Ka Khera 196 1054 538 516 463 311 152 599 325 274 12 1 11 443 212 231

154 Sawaipur 602 3072 1550 1522 1279 865 414 1570 831 739 39 13 26 1463 706 757

155 Sayla 173 943 467 476 542 338 204 356 239 117 155 22 133 432 206 226

156 Seedriyas 495 2347 1213 1134 1032 675 357 1340 732 608 116 52 64 891 429 462

157 Shree Nagar 147 830 432 398 279 198 81 303 236 67 77 8 69 450 188 262

158 Siyar 142 744 385 359 402 255 147 364 232 132 1 1 0 379 152 227

159 Sodanpura 78 363 175 188 96 68 28 216 109 107 7 2 5 140 64 76

160 Solankiyon Ka Khera

120 497 254 243 277 169 108 228 132 96 4 4 0 265 118 147

161 Sopura 131 617 298 319 297 173 124 304 169 135 92 28 64 221 101 120

162 Suras 521 2457 1189 1268 1126 712 414 1035 646 389 137 22 115 1285 521 764





MAY’ 2015 102

163 Suwana 977 5158 2597 2561 3228 1871 1357 1913 1359 554 650 155 495 2595 1083 1512

164 Swaroopganj 723 2970 1611 1359 1963 1233 730 1233 948 285 165 41 124 1572 622 950

165 Tagariya 45 235 122 113 116 63 53 49 44 5 120 35 85 66 43 23

166 Takhat Pura 492 2233 1101 1132 947 648 299 1029 641 388 24 7 17 1180 453 727

167 Teli Khera 149 779 401 378 323 232 91 207 188 19 181 12 169 391 201 190

168 Thob Ka Khera 14 64 29 35 36 21 15 25 13 12 3 0 3 36 16 20

169 Udliyas 284 1402 700 702 629 427 202 647 407 240 1 1 0 754 292 462

170 Undawa 212 1013 485 528 293 190 103 462 287 175 118 9 109 433 189 244

Total 121982 593372

304617

288755 375707

219241

156466 210004

15575

1 54253

3458

6

1365

8 20928 348782

13520

8 213574

(Source: Census of India, 2011)

PROJECT:- BAJRI MINE SECTION – III – DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT




MARCH’ 2015 103

3.10.3.4Occupational Structure in Buffer Zone

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

The occupational patterns include cultivators, agricultural labourers, and household

industry workers. The work participation rate in the study area is 41.22% in which males

are 55.61% with respect to the male population and females are 26.04% with respect to

the female population. The employment rate in the 10km periphery for main workers,

marginal workers and non workers are as follows:-

Table 3.27: Employment Rate

S. No. Category Total Male Female

1. Worker 41.22% 55.61% 26.04%

2. Non-worker 58.78% 44.39% 73.96%

Total 100% 100% 100%

1. Main Worker 85.86% 91.94% 72.16%

2. Marginal Worker 14.14% 8.06% 27.84%

Total 100% 100% 100%

(Source: Census of India, 2011)

3.10.4 SOCIO-ECONOMIC SURVEY

a) Methodology

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

visits and field observations.

b) Sampling Method

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

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

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

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

3.10.5 SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

a) Educational Facilities

Approx every village have Govt. Primary Schools. Uday Higher Secondary

School, Biliya Kalan, 0.91 km. (N); Government High School, Hamirgarh, 2.67

km. (S); Govt. School, Barrod, 1.83 km. (S); Sangam School of Excellence,

Gathila Khera, 3.26 km. (NW) and Institute of Technology and Management,

Gathila Khera, 3.4 km. (NW).

b) Medical Facilities

There are many PHC and CHC is available in the study area. Following hospitals

are available near the project site: Government Hospital, Hamirgarh, 2.16 km.

PROJECT:- BAJRI MINE SECTION – III – DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT




MARCH’ 2015 104

(S); Government Ayurvedic Hospital, Bhilwara, 9.49 km. (N); Ambesh Jain

Hospital, Azad Nagar Bhilwara, 8.64 km. (NNW); Arihant Hospital and Research

Sansthan, Shastri Nagar Bhilwara, 8.29 km. (N) and Mahatma Gandhi Hospital,

Bhopalganj Bhilwara, 9.85 km. (N).

c) Communication and Post Office

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

every home has telephone and mobile facility. Head Post Office – Bhilwara is

situated at a distance of 9.5 km. (N).

e) Others

Wells and hand pumps are dominant sources of drinking water and other domestic

consumption. Mandapiya 0.75 km. (NW), Hamirgarh, 2.44 km. (S) and Bhilwara 9.5

km. (N) are the nearest railway station from the core zone. Bhilwara 9.5 km. (N) is

the nearest town, city and district head quarter. AVVNL electrical supply is available

in all nearby villages.

3.10.6 SOCIAL OBSERVATION IN THE STUDY AREA OF THE MINE

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

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

works will encourage status of decision making among them.

� Malnutrition is one of the major bottom line concerns in the villages.

3.10.7 CONCERNED ISSUES IN THE REGION

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

reported.

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

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

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

works will encourage status of decision making among them.

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

concerns in the villages.

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

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

funded through the Gram Panchayat and Corporation sustainable developments.

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

PROJECT:- RIVER BED SAND MINING SECTION – IV– ANTICIAPTED ENVIRONMENTAL

APPLICANT:- SANJAY KUMAR GARG IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES



MAY’ 2015 105

SECTION – IV

INDEX

4.0 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND MITIGATION MEASURES ..... 106

4.1 GENERAL ............................................................................................................. 106

4.2 LAND ENVIRONMENT ......................................................................................... 106

4.2.1 SOURCE ............................................................................................................... 106

4.2.2 IMPACT PREDICTION & MITIGATION MEASURES ........................................... 106

4.3 WATER ENVIRONMENT ...................................................................................... 107

4.4 AIR ENVIRONMENT ............................................................................................. 108

4.4.1 AIR QUALITY IMPACT PREDICTIONS (AQIP) .................................................... 108

4.4.2 DETAILS OF EMISSIONS .................................................................................... 108

Table 4.4.2.1 Predicted 24-Hourly Short Term Incremental Concentrations .................. 111

4.5 NOISE ENVIRONMENT ........................................................................................ 116

4.5.1 SOURCE ............................................................................................................... 116

4.5.2 IMPACT PREDICTION .......................................................................................... 116

4.5.3 MITIGATION MEASURES .................................................................................... 117

4.6 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT ............................................................................. 118

4.7 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT ................................................................... 119

4.7.1 SOURCES ............................................................................................................ 119

4.7.2 IMPACT AND MITIGATION MEASURES ............................................................. 119





MARCH’ 2015 106

4.0 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND MITIGATION MEASURES

4.1 GENERAL

Depending on the nature of activities and baseline environment status, the impacts were

assessed. The following parameters are of significance in the Environmental Impact

Assessment and are being discussed in detail:-

1. Land Environment

2. Water Environment

3. Air Environment

4. Noise Environment

5. Biological Environment

6. Socio-Economic Environment

4.2 LAND ENVIRONMENT

4.2.1 SOURCE

The river bed mining does not involve any overburden/ waste. Thus, no waste dump

sites are needed. Main aspects are excavation, loading & transportation activities.

4.2.2 IMPACT PREDICTION & MITIGATION MEASURES

Impact Mitigation Measures

� Obstruction in river flow/ course.

� Erosion of channel bed and banks.

� Increase in channel slope.

� Change in channel morphology.

� Impact on stream’s physical

characteristics, such as channel

geometry, bed elevation in stream

roughness of the bed, flow velocity,

discharge capacity, sediment

transportation capacity etc.

� Impact on ecological equilibrium of

riverine regime.

� Mining of minerals will be started from dip side towards rise at the

centre and also laterally in 1.0m slice. Unwanted material or spillage

(if any) will not be stacked by the side of the excavation voids

created. Excavation will be carried out in a manner so that water flow/

course will not be obstructed.

� Mining is to be done leaving safety barrier or offset on both sides and

maximum barrier should be on concave side of river preferably the

flow channel (excavation void created) should be kept straight so as

to help avoid erosion as side cutting or collapsing.

� Safety Zone or Buffer area will be created from the river banks to

minimize the slope instability & erosion and to increase the stability of

structures. These safety zones will not be mined out.

� Quantities will be strictly limited so that sand accumulation rates are

sufficient to avoid extended impacts on channel morphology.

� Mining will be carried out as per approved Mine Plan in scientific and

systematic way.

� Sand mining will be restricted down to 3.0m below river bed or 1.0m





MARCH’ 2015 107

above the ground water table, whichever less. Therefore, the mining

will not intersect the ground water table.

� Loss of aquatic habitat is minimized because the river bed mining will

be carried only in dry bed which will not disturb the riverine

ecosystem.

� The mine working will remain confined to river bed only and in no

case mining will disturb any surface area outside the river bed which

may affect topography or drainage.

� The mining from river bed will not have any impact on natural

drainage of surrounding area as the excavated sand from river bed is

filled with first heavy flow in river during monsoon season

4.3 WATER ENVIRONMENT


Flow pattern might be changed due to

river bed mining.

By mining activities depth will be

increased which may increase the flow

velocity.

� No diversion is proposed. There will not be any adverse impact on

flow pattern, surface hydrology and ground water regime.

� Mining activities will be restricted to 3.0m depth, which will not

cause much change in flow pattern of the river.

� An offset of 20m will be left from both sides of river, which will

minimize the chances of bank failure.

Change in surface water quality and

ground water quality

� There is no change in surface water quality as river is seasonal.

� Ground water quality will not be affected due to mining activities

as it is restricted to 3.0m depth and the water level is 8.0m below

the surface of river bed.

� A safety zone of 45m around the wells will be created and it will

be left un-mined.

� The mining will not be allowed below the water table.

� Regular monitoring of water samples will be done as

precautionary measures.

Impact on Ground water recharge

potential as the thickness of the natural

filter materials (sediments) is reduce

causing less infiltration.

� The depth of mining in the river bed should not exceed up to 3.0m

depth or water level whichever is less.

� Mining will be done as per approved Mining Plan and applicable

Rule & Regulation, so that there is no damage on ground water

recharge potential due to sand mining.

Waste Water Discharge � Portable toilets will be used; hence no sewage/ liquid effluent will

be generated. Hence, contamination is not expected due to

percolation.





MARCH’ 2015 108

4.4 AIR ENVIRONMENT

4.4.1 AIR QUALITY IMPACT PREDICTIONS (AQIP)

The major sources of air pollution from the mine are dust generation due to loading &

transportation of mineral and wind erosion of exposed material. In this present study,

United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA – 42 series) approved

mathematical equations, have been used to predict emission rates for different

operations in mining including the mineral transportation.

4.4.2 DETAILS OF EMISSIONS

The sources of pollutants were identified. Mineral excavation was identified as area

source emission, loading and unloading of minerals as point source and transportation

routes were identified as line source. Appropriate mathematical equations will be used to

calculate the emission rates for the various mining operations. Due to low sulphur

content in diesel and petrol, the SO2 emission due to vehicular movements was not

considered.

A. Area source emission – Mineral Excavation

Particulars SPM PM10 PM2.5

Quantity, TPA 22,40,000 (3,36,000 + 5,60,000 + 5,04,000 + 4,48,000 +

3,92,000)

Operational Hours per year 3360

Activity rate, t/hr 667 (100 + 167 + 150 + 133 + 117)

USEPA Emission Equation in lb/hr 78.4 (s)1.2 / (M)1.3 0.75[18.6 (s)1.5 /

(M)1.4]

0.022[78.4 (s)1.2 / (M)1.3

]

Emission of dust, g/sec 7.845 2.2117 0.17259

Uncontrolled Emission rate, g/s/m2

Block A 0.0000980 0.0000276 0.00000216

Block B 0.00005885 0.0000166 0.00000129

Block C 0.0000654 0.0000184 0.00000144

Block D 0.0000736 0.0000207 0.00000162

Block E 0.0000147 0.00000415 0.000000324

Controlled Emission rate, g/s/m2

Block A 0.00000980 0.00000276 0.000000216

Block B 0.000005885 0.00000166 0.000000129

Block C 0.00000654 0.00000184 0.000000144

Block D 0.00000736 0.00000207 0.000000162

Block E 0.00000147 0.000000415 0.0000000324





MARCH’ 2015 109

B. Loading of Mineral

Particulars SPM PM10 PM2.5

Quantity, TPA 22,40,000 (3,36,000 + 5,60,000 + 5,04,000 + 4,48,000 +

3,92,000)

Operational Hours per year 3360

Activity rate, t/hr 667 (100 + 167 + 150 + 133 + 117)

USEPA Emission Equation in

lb/ton

1.16 / (M)1.2 0.75[0.119 / (M)0.9 ] 0.019[ 1.16 / (M)1.2

]

Emission of dust, g/sec

Block A 0.922 0.1415 0.01751

Block B 1.539 0.2364 0.02924

Block C 1.383 0.2123 0.02627

Block D 1.226 0.1882 0.02329

Block E 1.078 0.1656 0.02048

Uncontrolled Emission rate, g/s/m2

Block A 0.000922 0.0001415 0.00001751

Block B 0.001539 0.0002364 0.00002924

Block C 0.001383 0.0002123 0.00002627

Block D 0.001226 0.0001882 0.00002329

Block E 0.001078 0.0001656 0.00002048

Controlled Emission rate, g/s/m2

Block A 0.0000922 0.00001415 0.000001751

Block B 0.0001539 0.00002364 0.000002924

Block C 0.0001383 0.00002123 0.000002627

Block D 0.0001226 0.00001882 0.000002329

Block E 0.0001078 0.00001656 0.000002048

C. Haulage Emissions (Unpaved) – Transport of mineral from Working Pit to

tarred / village road

Particulars PM10 PM2.5

Quantity, TPA 22,40,000 (3,36,000 + 5,60,000 + 5,04,000 + 4,48,000 +

3,92,000)

Operational hours per day 12

Capacity of each truck 20 T

Total number of trips per day 400 (60 + 100 + 90 + 80 + 70)

Lead length per trip, km 3 (two way) 3 (two way)

USEPA Emission Equation, lb/VMT [(k) x [(s/12)^0.9] x [(W/3)^0.45] ]((365-p)/365))

Uncontrolled Emission rate, g/sec/m





MARCH’ 2015 110

Block A 0.001635 0.0001635

Block B 0.00294 0.000294

Block C 0.00262 0.000262

Block D 0.00229 0.000229

Block E 0.001962 0.0001962

Controlled emission rate, g/sec/m

Block A 0.000654 0.000654

Block B 0.001176 0.0001176

Block C 0.00105 0.000105

Block D 0.000916 0.0000916

Block E 0.000785 0.0000785

D. Haulage Emissions (Paved) – Transport of mineral from village road to end use

Particulars PM10 PM2.5

Quantity, TPA 22,40,000 (3,36,000 + 5,60,000 + 5,04,000 + 4,48,000 +

3,92,000)

Operational hours per day 12

Capacity of each truck 20 T

Total number of trips per day 400 (60 + 100 + 90 + 80 + 70)

Length per trip, km 40 40

USEPA Emission Equation, lb/VMT [[(k) x [(sL/2)^0.65] x [(W/3)^1.5]] - C]((1- (p/1460))

Emission, kg/VKmT 0.0552 0.0081

Emission rate, g/sec/m 0.000521 0.0000765

Note: Emission factor computed based on silt content of 10 % and moisture content of 10%

4.4.2 AIR QUALITY MODELLING

In order to predict the particulate and gaseous emissions, AERMOD View Version

7.1.0 was used to predict changes in air quality i.e., maximum ground level

concentration (GLC’s) of PM10, PM2.5, NOx and CO due to the proposed mining

activity. The inputs required for the model is:

• Hourly meteorological data

• Source data

• Receptor data

• Programme control parameters

The GLC’s were predicted for the scenario, with EMP in the mine.





MARCH’ 2015 111

4.4.2.1 Results and Conclusions

The ground level concentrations are computed for 24-hr average. The maximum

ground level concentrations of PM10, PM2.5, NOx and CO from the different mining

activities for study period with EMP are given in table 4.4.2.1 and were observed to

be 14.1 µg/m3, 6.7 µg/m3, 9 µg/m3 and 6.3 µg/m3 respectively. The maximum GLC’s

were falling within the pit area/lease area for the given meteorological and

topographical conditions.

Table 4.4.2.1 Predicted 24-Hourly Short Term Incremental Concentrations

Pollutant Maximum Incremental GLC’s, µg/m3

PM10 14.1

PM2.5 6.7

NOx 9

CO 6.3

The combined impact on ambient air quality at different locations within the study area

due to the proposed mining based on the model output for PM10 & PM2.5, NOx and CO

for the study period is given in table 4.4.2.2 below. The isopleths of the same are given

in Figures 4.4.2.1 to 4.4.2.4 respectively.

Table 4.4.2.2 Total expected ground level concentrations at different locations in the

study area for study period (post-monsoon season)

Location Ground Level Concentrations of PM10 in µµµµg/m3

Predicted Background (Max.) Total Expected CPCB Standard

Dhulkhera 1.6 64.2 65.8 100

Palri 1.6 52.3 53.9 100

Suwana 1 66.3 67.3 100

Mandpiya 1 69.3 70.3 100

Swaroopgunj 1.6 65.3 66.9 100

Bhainsakundal 1.6 51.3 52.9 100

Jawasiya 1 56.9 57.9 100

Location Ground Level Concentrations of PM2.5 in µµµµg/m3


Dhulkhera 0.8 33.9 34.7 60

Palri 0.8 27.3 28.1 60

Suwana 0.5 34.5 35 60

Mandpiya 0.5 35.6 36.1 60

Swaroopgunj 0.8 34.7 35.5 60






MARCH’ 2015 112

Jawasiya 0.5 29.6 30.1 60

Location Ground Level Concentrations of NOx in µµµµg/m3


Dhulkhera 1 25.4 26.4 80

Palri 1 19.5 20.5 80

Suwana 0.5 23.6 24.1 80

Mandpiya 0.5 24.5 25 80

Swaroopgunj 1 24.6 25.6 80

Bhainsakundal 1 22.5 23.5 80

Jawasiya 1 21.3 22.3 80

Location Ground Level Concentrations of CO in µµµµg/m3


Dhulkhera 0.7 956 957 2000

Palri 0.7 723 724 2000

Suwana 0.5 765 766 2000

Mandpiya 0.5 868 869 2000

Swaroopgunj 0.7 985 986 2000

Bhainsakundal 0.7 756 757 2000

Jawasiya 0.7 652 653 2000

It is seen from the above table, the GLC’s obtained at various locations for the study

period are well within the CPCB standards (dated 18th November, 2009).

From the above it could be clearly seen that due effective implementation of

various control measures as discussed in the proposed mine, there will not be

any significant impact on the ambient air quality in the region.





MARCH’ 2015 113

Fig 4.4.2.1: Isopleths showing predicted incremental GLC’s of PM10 for the study

period





MARCH’ 2015 114

Fig 4.4.2.2: Isopleths showing predicted incremental GLC’s of PM2.5 for the study

period





MARCH’ 2015 115

Fig 4.4.2.3: Isopleths showing predicted incremental GLC’s of NOx for the study

period





MARCH’ 2015 116

Fig 4.4.2.4: Isopleths showing predicted incremental GLC’s of CO for the study period

4.5 NOISE ENVIRONMENT

4.5.1 SOURCE

Main noise generating sources are operation of mining equipments and movements of

vehicles. Transportation activities are the main source of noise production.

4.5.2 IMPACT PREDICTION

To understand the combined effect of these noise levels on the nearby community,

Custic 3.2 (Lakes Environmental – USEPA approved) scientific model has been used to

estimate the noise levels at different distances from the proposed mine site. All the major

noise generating machineries like excavator, tippers/ trucks, loader etc., are considered

in this model. The noise level at various locations due to different sources is calculated

based on the following formula:





MARCH’ 2015 117

Lp2 = Lp1 – 20 log (r2 / r1) – Ae1, 2

Where, Lp1 and Lp2 - Sound Levels at points located at distance r1 / r2 from the source

Ae1,2 - Excess Attenuation due to Environmental Conditions.

Combined effects from different sources at various locations are then computed by the

following equation:

Lp (total) = 10 log (10 Lpx/10 + 10 Lpy/10 +10 Lpz/10))

Where, Lpx, Lpy, Lpz are noise pressure levels at a point due to different sources.

The predicted noise levels based on the above analysis in the nearby villages,

considering that there is no attenuation on account of barriers or green belt/plantation

will be as follows:-

Table 4.3: Cumulative Noise Level due to Various Noise Generating Sources

[All values in dB(A)]

LOCATION MAX.EXISTING

Leq (day)

PREDICTED RESULTANT

MAX

CPCB Standard,

Leq(day)

Dhulkhera 52.6 43.5 53.1 55

Palri 52.4 36 52.5 55

Suwana 51.6 35 51.7 55

Mandpiya 52.4 39.4 52.6 55

Swaroopgunj 51.9 39.4 52.1 55


Jawasiya 51.3 41.9 51.8 55

From the above, it is clearly seen that there will be no significant impact on the

surrounding community due to noise from the proposed activity.

Further due to natural attenuation effects, by proper green belt development, design/

maintenance of machines, etc., the impact on noise levels will be minimal.

4.5.3 MITIGATION MEASURES


� Noise impact due to mining

activities

� Noise impact due to vehicular

movement

� Auditory impact

� The noise levels from all these sources are periodical and restricted to

particular operation.

� The noise measurement data indicated that present noise levels in the

study area is within the permissible limits of National Ambient Noise

Quality Standards.

� Periodical monitoring of noise will be done.

� No other equipments except the transportation vehicles and excavator for

loading will be allowed.

� Noise generated by these equipments will be intermittent and does not





MARCH’ 2015 118

cause much adverse impact.

� Proper maintenance of all equipments/ machines will be carried out which

help in reducing noise during operations.

� Plantation will be taken up along the approach roads and vicinity of river

bank. The plantation minimizes propagation of noise and also arrests dust.

� Ear muffs will be provided while working on mining equipments.

� Regular health checkups will be conducted for any such health

implications.

4.6 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT

S. No. Issues Potential Primary Impacts Management

1. Temporary

Road

� Short-term disturbance of habitats

disturbance of wildlife populations from

noise (impacts usually local and short-

term

� Do not cut trees that are larger in diameter

than local regulations permit, or in the absence

of regulations, greater than 90 cm.

� Minimize clearing of vegetation. Leave in place

smaller vegetation, topsoil, root stock, seeds

and endangered or protected species and

species used by local communities for

commercial or subsistence use.

2. Infrastructure � Erosion and changes in surface

hydrology

� Vegetation cleared, disturbing local

habitats

� “Minimize the footprint.” Use existing

infrastructure to the extent possible to avoid or

reduce clearing.

� In clearing vegetation, use hand-cutting

techniques to the extent possible, thereby

avoiding the use of heavy machinery.

3. Drainage � Erosion and changes in surface

hydrology, causing short- and possible

long-term changes in local habitats.

� Take topography, natural drainage and site

runoff patterns into account. Ensure adequate

drainage away from streams, rivers and other

waterways.

4. Erosion

(topsoil loss)

� Impedes ability of habitats to

revegetate, causing possible long-term

damage to affected area

� Siltation of waterways, with negative

impacts on surrounding environments.

� Take topography, natural drainage and site

runoff patterns into account.

� Ensure adequate drainage.

� Stabilize all slopes, revegetating with native

species to reduce/avoid erosion.

� Break-up compacted surfaces and replace

topsoil, brash, seed source, leaf litter, etc.





MARCH’ 2015 119

5. Traffic � Short-term disturbance of habitats from

traffic; short-term disturbance of wildlife

populations from noise

� Compaction of soils and changes in

surface hydrology

� Killing of local wildlife

� Keep traffic to the absolute minimum

requirements for operations.

� Impose and enforce speed limits and provide

driving guidelines for vehicle operators.

� Treat (water) road surfaces to manage dust.

� Allow only authorized employee access to

site(s) transportation.

Detailed report of biological study is enclosed as Annexure – XV.

4.7 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

4.7.1 SOURCES

� Community Demographics

� Improvement in economic profile (Direct and Indirect employment);

� Health Implications;

� Culture and Religion;

� Self –respect and esteem.

4.7.2 IMPACT AND MITIGATION MEASURES

S. No. Aspects Impacts Mitigation Measures

1. Habitation � No loss of habitation. � The nearest habitation is beyond 1.0km.

� All necessary measures are being taken,

so that there is no disturbance to the

normal life of persons.

2. Employment Generation � Direct employment to 122

persons.

� Indirect employment to about 25

persons.

� Income generation of about Rs.

67.97# lacs per annum.

� Improved income–expenditure

� Improved micro investments -

savings patterns.

� Local people will be employed.

� Training will be provided to non workers

and unskilled workers.

� Awareness programme to motivate

people for savings and investment.

#: Proposed manpower [122] * [199] (Calculated at the minimum wage rate per day of semi-skilled, Raj) 280 (approx.

working days) = Rs. 6797840/-

3. Health Implications � No health related problems were

reported during the primary

survey.

� No significant health implications

to the workers due to mining

� Regular health camps will be organized

for the local people.

� Adequate number of medical facilities are

situated

There is Government and private hospitals





MARCH’ 2015 120

activities

� No sensitive population in the

core zone as well as around 1.0

km from the lease area.

available at near the mine. The local

villagers in the area have an easy access (at

nominal charges) to the medical and health

centers.

i. Government Hospital, Hamirgarh, 2.16 km.

(S).

ii. Government Ayurvedic Hospital, Bhilwara,

9.49 km. (N).

5. Health impacts – on

mental, physical, and

social well being.

The proposed project will not

adversely impact the mental,

physical and social well being. It will

improve the well being of the people

and the area.

Expectations in fair pay, employee care,

social responsibility commitments etc. will be

timely met. Greivance redressal mechanism

is made to handle complaints from the study

area.

6. Loss/gain of self esteem

Less developed areas

like The local residents

have high self esteem

due to the bajri mine and

associated economic

growth in the region.

A rise in the self esteem due to

incresing rate of economic growth in

the region. Higher degree of self

satisfation and contentment.

Imigration in search of employment will be

controlled.

7. Loss/gain of view by

study area inhabitants

The project concerned is open cast

mine.

Plantation will be done, Cleanliness will be

maintained in and around the mine

premises.

8. Loss/ gain of culture and

religion: It is clearly stated

in as per the Human

Rights, that the obligation

of States is to promote

universal respect for, and

observance of, culture &

religion.

The proposed project a private

sector bajri mine and will follow

universal respect for, and

observance and protection of,

human rights and fundamental

freedoms for all.

The proposed project will promote neither

selective, nor relative, but universal respect

through contribution in various festivities,

equal observance and protection among

employees and societies at large in all CSR

activities.

CSR BENEFITS

9. The proposed project is a

river bed bajri mine and is

providing to their

employees all basic

facilities.

The mine will promote girl child

education, women empowerment,

scholarship to encourage the

student and give donation to built

toilet for sanitation. Community

development will be designed and

programmed by engaging with the

Panchayats and local authorities.

The mine will give boost to local population.

Monetary gains, education, health,

sanitation, water conservation, plantation

and improvement in general environment will

lead to positive growth.

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

PROJECT:- RIVER BED SAND MINING SECTION – V – ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING

APPLICANT:- SANJAY KUMAR GARG PROGRAMME



MAY’ 2015 121

SECTION - V

INDEX

5.1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................... 122

5.2 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND REPORTING PROCEDURE ................. 122

5.3 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING CELL ............................................................. 122

5.4 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING SCHEDULE ................................................... 124

5.4.1 MONITORING SCHEDULE DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE ......................... 125

5.4.2 MONITORING SCHEDULE DURING OPERATIONAL PHASE ............................ 125

5.5 MONITORING METHODS .................................................................................... 125

5.5.1 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING .............................................................. 125

5.5.1.1 Workspace Monitoring ........................................................................................ 125

5.5.1.2 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring .......................................................................... 125

5.5.2 MONITORING OF WATER QUALITY ................................................................... 126

5.5.2.1 Monitoring of Ground Water ............................................................................... 126

5.5.2.2 Monitoring of Surface Water ............................................................................... 126

5.5.3 MONITORING NOISE LEVELS ............................................................................ 126

5.6 REPORTING SCHEDULES OF THE REPORTING DATA .................................... 126

5.7 CONCLUSION ...................................................................................................... 126





MAY’ 2015 122

5.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME

5.1 INTRODUCTION

Regular monitoring of environmental parameters is of immense importance to assess

the status of environment during project operation. The knowledge of baseline

conditions, the monitoring programme will serve as an indicator for any deterotriation in

environmental conditions due to operation of the project, to enable taking up suitable

mitigatory steps in time to safeguard the environment. Monitoring is an important as that

of control of pollution since the efficiency of control measures can only be determined by

monitoring.

An impact assessment study is carried over short period of time and the data cannot

bring out all variations induced by the natural or human activities. Therefore, regular

monitoring programme of the environmental parameters is essential to take into

account the changes in the environmental quality.

5.2 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND REPORTING PROCEDURE

Monitoring will conform that commitments are being met. This may take the form of

direct measurement and recording of quantitative information, such as amount and

concentrations of discharges. The objectives of the monitoring are:-

� Very effectiveness of planning decisions;

� Measure effectiveness of operational procedures;

� Conform statutory and corporate compliance; and

� Identify unexpected changes.

5.3 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING CELL

A centralized Environmental Monitoring Cell will be established for monitoring of

important and crucial environmental parameters which are of immense importance to

assess the status of environment during mine operation. With the knowledge of initial

parameters, deviations in environmental conditions due to operation of the mine will be

assessed and suitable mitigation steps will be taken to safeguard the environment. The

routine monitoring program will be implemented under the project monitoring as per

CPCB guidelines.

The core responsibilities of the Environmental Monitoring Cell will be:-





MAY’ 2015 123

� The organization and interpretation of the environmental monitoring data to establish

a record of change associated with the implementation of a project or the operation

of an organization.

� The process of verification that all or selected parameters measured by

Environmental Monitoring Programme are in compliance with regulatory

requirements, internal policies and standards, and established environmental quality

performance limits.

� The comparison of project impact predictions with actual impacts for the purpose of

assessing the accuracy of predictions.

� The assessment of the effectiveness of the environmental management system,

practices and procedures.

� The environmental monitoring ad audit work will be carried out by qualified

personnel.

� A summary of non-compliance of the environmental quality performance limits.

� To implement and monitor the control and protective measures based on the EMP.

� To coordinate the environment related activities to the top management within as

well as with outside concerned agencies.

� To provide of health check up of workers and the people living in nearby villages.

� To develop greenbelt in the nearby villages, schools, Govt. offices and transportation

routes.





MAY’ 2015 124

Figure 5.0: Environmental Monitoring Cell

5.4 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING SCHEDULE

Environmental monitoring schedules will be prepared covering various phases of project

advancement, such as constructional and regular operational phase.

Table 5.0: Environmental Monitoring Programme

S.

No.

Potential

Impact

Parameters for

Monitoring

Frequency of Monitoring Location

1. Air

Emission

PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOX

and CO

As per CPCB / RSPCB requirement

i.e. 24 hourly monitoring for one

month in each season except

monsoon season.

One location inside

and four outside

2. Noise Spot Noise level recording

Leq (day), Leq (night), Leq

(dn)

Periodic / As per RSPCB norms i.e.

quarterly

One location inside

and four outside

ENVIRONMETAL MONITORING CELL

Air, Noise and Water Environment

Monitoring Locations

Selection of Parameters

Selection of Monitoring System

Equipment Specifications

Frequency Sampling

Analysis Methodology

Statistical Analysis of Results

Comparison with Standards

Adoption of Additional Mitigation

Measures, If necessary

Analytical Quality Control





MAY’ 2015 125

3. Water

Quality

As per drinking water

standards

Four times in a Year One location inside

and four outside

4. Health Total health parameters Initial Medical Examination (IME)

and Periodic Medical Examination –

Once in a five year as per Mines

Rules, 1955.

All employees

5.4.1 MONITORING SCHEDULE DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE

As the project is new and the working period will be only for 5 years, therefore, most of

the infrastructural facilities will be temporary. The project will utilize mobile office room,

temporary rest room, portable toilets etc. Hence nominal impact on the environment due

to construction activity is expected.

5.4.2 MONITORING SCHEDULE DURING OPERATIONAL PHASE

During operational phase, dust will be the main pollutant which arises from different

mining activities.

The major attributes which merit regular monitoring based on the environmental setting

and nature of project activities are listed below:-

� Source emission and ambient air quality;

� Ground water levels and ground water quality;

� Water and waste water quality;

� Soil quality;

� Noise levels (equipment and machinery noise levels, occupational exposures and

ambient noise levels); and

� Ecological preservation and afforestation.

5.5 MONITORING METHODS

5.5.1 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING

5.5.1.1 Workspace Monitoring

The concentration of air borne pollutants in the workspace/ work zone environment will

be monitored periodically. If concentrations higher than threshold limit values will be

observed, the source of fugitive emissions will be identified and necessary measures will

be taken as detailed in EMP.

5.5.1.2 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring

The ground level concentrations of PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx and CO in the ambient air will

be monitored at regular intervals. Any abnormal rise will be investigated to identify the





MAY’ 2015 126

causes and appropriate actions will be initiated. Greenbelt will be developed for

minimizing dust propagation.

5.5.2 MONITORING OF WATER QUALITY

5.5.2.1 Monitoring of Ground Water

The monitoring of groundwater is the most important tool to find out the depletion/

increase in level of water table. Water table will be monitored at regular interval to check

the behavior pattern of the water table. It is suggested to collect water samples and

analyze. Records of analysis will be maintained.

5.5.2.2 Monitoring of Surface Water

Samples will be collected from well-mixed section of the river (main stream) and will be

analyzed.

5.5.3 MONITORING NOISE LEVELS

Noise levels in the work zone environment shall be monitored. The frequency will be

once in three months in the work zone. Similarly, ambient noise levels near habitations

will also be monitored once in three months. Audiometric tests will be conducted

periodically for the employees working close to the high noise sources.

5.6 REPORTING SCHEDULES OF THE REPORTING DATA

It is proposed that voluntary reporting of environmental performance with reference to

the EMP will be undertaken.

The Environmental Monitoring Cell will co-ordinate all monitoring programmes at site

and data thus generated will be regularly furnished to the State regulatory agencies.

The frequency of reporting will be on six monthly basis to the local state PCB officials

and to the Regional Office of MoEF&CC. The Environmental Audit reports will be

prepared for the entire year of operations and will be regularly submitted to regulatory

authorities.

5.7 CONCLUSION

Post Environmental monitoring is an essential step in the EIA process, if the predicted

impacts, the efficiency of mitigation measures and the shortcomings of prediction

methods, measures and even regulations are to be verified and EIA practice improved.

Environmental indicators could contribute to designing and evaluating monitoring





MAY’ 2015 127

programs, thus improving establishment of the cause effect relationship and the

reporting and communication of environmental data.

The Environmental Monitoring Cell will co-ordinate all monitoring programmes at site

and data thus generated will be furnished as per statutory requirements. The frequency

of reporting will be on half yearly basis to the RSPCB and to Regional Office of

MoEF&CC, Lucknow. The Environmental audit reports will be prepared for the entire

year of operations and will be regularly submitted to regulatory authorities.

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

PROJECT:- RIVER BED SAND MINING SECTION –VI– ADDITIONAL STUDIES




MAY’ 2015 128

SECTION - VI

INDEX

6.1 PUBLIC CONSULTATION ..................................................................................... 129

6.2 RISK ANALYSIS AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN ................................... 131

6.2.1 RISK ANALYSIS ................................................................................................... 131

6.2.2 RISK PRIORITISATION BASED ON HAZARDS IN BAJRI MINING .................... 131

6.2.3 MITIGATION MEASURES .................................................................................... 132

6.2.3.1 Measures to prevent accidents during loading ................................................. 132

6.2.3.2 Measures to prevent accidents during vehicular movement & transportation132

6.2.3.3 Measures to prevent incidents during Inundation/ Flooding ........................... 133

6.2.3.4 Precautionary Measure for Sudden Release of Water from Upstream Dam ... 133

6.2.3.5 Measures to prevent sudden increase in water level ........................................ 133

6.3 DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN ........................................................................ 133

6.4 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH HAZARDS ................................................................. 134

6.4.1 PHYSICAL HAZRADS DUE TO MINING OPERATIONS ...................................... 134

6.4.2 MANAGEMENT .................................................................................................... 135

6.4.3 MEDICAL EXAMINATION SCHEDULE ................................................................ 136

6.5 REPLENISHMENT STUDY .................................................................................... 137

6.5.1 DANDY - BOLTON EQUATION ............................................................................ 138

6.6 TRAFFIC STUDY ................................................................................................... 139

6.6.1 INDIAN ROAD CONGRESS (IRC) GUIDELINES ................................................. 140

6.6.2 TRAFFIC ANALYSIS AS PER IRC GUIDELINES ................................................ 141

6.6.2.1 Traffic Scenario in Nearby Project Site .............................................................. 142

6.6.3 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT .................................................................................... 142

6.7 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) ................................................. 143





MAY’ 2015 129

6.0 ADDITIONAL STUDIES

6.1 PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Public Hearing was conducted on 23.12.2014, 11:00 AM at Tehsil Office, Tehsil &

District – Bhilwara, Rajasthan as per the guidelines of EIA Notification 14th September’

2006 and its subsequent amendments. This meeting was conducted for the Bajri Mine

(Lease Area – 1947.12 ha.; Production – 2.24 MMTPA), presided by Sh. Suresh Kumar,

Additional District Collector; Bhilwara in the presence of Sh. Mahaveer Mehta, Regional

Officer, Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board, Bhilwara. Notice for the Public Hearing

was published in “Rajasthan Patrika” & “Hindustan Times” on dated 19.11.2014 &

20.11.2014.

At the start of the Public Hearing, Regional Officer, Bhilwara Sh. Mahaveer Mehta gave

detailed information regarding the provision, objective and importance of Public Hearing.

He also said that the notice regarding the Public Hearing was issued in two newspapers

one month prior and that publicity regarding the Public Hearing was done by the Project

Proponent in the nearby areas.

On behalf of the applicant Shri Sanjay Kumar Garg, their technical consultant Sh. Vikrant

Mahendran (Enkay Enviro Services Pvt. Ltd., Jaipur) gave detailed information of the

Bajri mine to the people present in the meeting.

Thereafter, the Regional Officer invited the people present in the meeting to give their

suggestion/ objections.

Issues raised during the public hearing and commitment by the Project Proponent along

with time bound action plan is given below:-

Table 6.1: Issues of Public Haring raised

S. No. Name & Address Objections/ Query Answer to the Objection/ Query

1. Sh. Shivpratap Singh,

Sarpanch, Village –

Pipli, Tehsil –

Hamirgarh, Dist.-

Bhilwara.

� From years sand mining was

being done and many people

were involved in this. No PH

conducted earlier. In the EC

process, it is first time when PH

is arranged.

� What steps for local people

regarding safety, health, road

and environmental pollution will

be done?

� From where 3 m depth for

� Technical consultant Mr. Vikrant

Mahendran expressed thanks and

informed that it is as per EIA guidelines.

� Technical consultant informed that under

CSR activity, provision for health,

education and scholarship for students.

Rupee 10/- budget is proposed for this

annually.

� 3 m will be measured from the bed level of





MAY’ 2015 130

mining will be measured?

� Due to bajri transportation,

roads are getting damaged.

Who will repair them?

� Due to die industry of Bhilwara

black and colour water is

released in river, please do

something about it.

river.

� Under EMP, contribution towards road

maintenance will be given by project

proponent.

� This is not relevant to this Public Hearing.

� He also added that roads are

broken. Dust emits, which

inhales with breathing.

� Illegal mining is also going on,

where we can report this?

� Under CSR & EMP budget is allocated.

Contribution towards road maintenance

will be made by proponent. Also, regular

water sprinkling will be done by PP.

� RO Said that this can be reported to ME

office of DMG, Rajasthan.

2. Sh. Kaluram Gurjar

Village - Kaniyakhera

� How many trees will be planted

and where?

� What about employment?

� 7500 trees every year and a total of 37500

trees after 5 years at school, hospital,

Panchayat etc. places will be done.

� 142 people will be getting direct

employment and 15-20 indirect

employment will be provided.

3. Sh. Kuldeep Singh

Village - Mandapiya

� Till when the plantation will be

carried out.

� Plantation will be done after grant of EC.





MAY’ 2015 131

Table 6.2: Time Bound Action Plan

S.

No.

Activity Action Undertaken Cost (Rs. In lacs)/ Year Time Schedule

Capital Recurring I II III IV V

1. Conservation for

National bird

Peacock.

A separate peacock conservation plan

has been given in Chapter I of EIA

Report.

2. Health and

Safety

There is a provision of Health check up

camp in CSR activity.

4.0 0.40

3. Road

Maintenance

Maintenance of roads with the help of

PWD Department

2.0 ---

4. Plantation Consulting with village Panchayat 7500

nos. of plantation will be done every

year for five years.

-- --

5. Pollution Control

Measure

A proper environment pollution control

measure has been given in Chapter 8.4.

18.0 -----

6. Emission of

Dust

� Water sprinkling will be done to

check dust emission due to bajri

mining and vehicle.

� Bajri will be covered with tripaal

during transportation.

2.0 ---

7. Employment

Generation

Approx 142 new employment will be

generated due to bajri mining. Bajri

mining will be done by semi-

mechanized means and wages will be

paid timely.

6.2 RISK ANALYSIS AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN

6.2.1 RISK ANALYSIS

Risk analysis is the systematic study of uncertainties and risks encountered in various

areas. Risk analysis seek to identify the risks involved in mining operations, to

understand how and when they arise, and estimate the impact (financial or otherwise) of

adverse outcomes. It also defines and analyzes the dangers to individuals, businesses

and government agencies posed by potential natural and human-caused adverse

events.

6.2.2 RISK PRIORITISATION BASED ON HAZARDS IN BAJRI MINING





MAY’ 2015 132

Bajri mining is done by open cast semi-mechanized method. Mining is done only within

the allotted river stretch located near revenue villages of Tehsil & District-Bhilwara,

Rajasthan. The lease area is 1947.12 ha. There is no land degradation due to mining

activities as mining is done only on river bed surface. There will be no OB or waste

generation as the sand is exposed in the river bed. There will be neither any stacking of

soil nor creation of OB dumps. So, no dumping area as well as stock piling area is

required. Therefore, there is no chance of failure of dumps and no slope failure due to

OB dump and stock piling.

However, there are various factors, which can create unsafe working conditions /

hazards in mining of Bajri (minor minerals) from river bed. The following types of hazards

are identified during the Bajri mining operations:-

1. Accident during sand/mineral loading, transportation and dumping

2. Accident due to vehicular movement

3. Inundation/ Flooding

4. Quick Sand Condition

6.2.3 MITIGATION MEASURES

6.2.3.1 Measures to prevent accidents during loading

The following activities will be done to minimize the risk are:-

a. At the time of loading no person will be there within the swing radius of the

excavator/ JCB.

b. The dumpers/ trucks will stand near the loading equipment and fully braked when the

muck is filled in it.

c. The truck would be brought to a lower level so that the loading operation suits to the

ergonomic condition of the workers.

d. The workers will be provided with gloves and safety shoes during loading.

e. Opening of the side covers (pattas) should be done carefully and with warning to

prevent injury to the loaders.

f. Operations during daylight only.

6.2.3.2 Measures to prevent accidents during vehicular movement & transportation


a. The truck will be covered with tarpaulin and maintained to prevent any spillage.

b. To avoid danger while reversing the trackless vehicles especially at the embankment

and tipping points, all areas for reversing of lorries should be made man free as far

as possible.





MAY’ 2015 133

c. The vehicles must be maintained in good repairs and checked thoroughly at least

once in a week.

d. All transportation within the main working will be carried out directly under the

supervision and control of the management.

e. Overloading should not be permitted and the maximum permissible speed limit

should be ensured.

f. The truck drivers should have proper driving license.

g. A statutory provision of the fences, constant education, training etc. will go a long

way in reducing the incidents of such accidents.

6.2.3.3 Measures to prevent incidents during Inundation/ Flooding


a. During monsoon months and heavy rains the mining operations are ceased.

b. There should be mechanism/ warning system of heavy rains and discharges from the

upstream dams.

Inundation of flooding is expected and beneficial for these mines as during this time only

the mineral reserve gets replenished.

6.2.3.4 Precautionary Measure for Sudden Release of Water from Upstream Dam


a. The mining should be done only during the dry season and under strict supervision.

b. Mining activities should be avoided during monsoon season.

c. No go zones should be clearly marked and made aware to the mine workers.

d. Deep water areas must be identified.

6.2.3.5 Measures to prevent sudden increase in water level


a. The mining activities will be restricted to 3m depth from river bed surface.

b. Mining activities will be avoided during monsoon season.

c. Mining will be done as per the approved Mining Plan and it will also be conformed to

avoid the ponding effect.

6.3 DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN

This should deal with action plan for high risk accidents like landslides, subsidence,

flood, inundation in underground mines, fire, seismic activities, tailing dam failures etc.

and emergency plan proposed for quick evacuation, ameliorative measures to be taken





MAY’ 2015 134

etc. The capability of lessee to meet such eventualities and the assistance to be

required from the local authorities should be described.

� The shallow depth of activities in river bed mining will not involve any high risk

accident due to side falls/collapse.

� The complete mining operation will be carried out under the Management and

control of experienced and qualified Mines Manager having Certificate of

Competency to manage the mines granted by DGMS.

� All the provisions of Mines Act 1952, MMR 1961 and Mines Rules 1955 and other

laws applicable to mine will strictly be complied with.

� During heavy rainfall the mining activities will be closed.

� All persons in supervisory capacity will be provided with proper communication

facilities.

� Proper coordination with Irrigation Department will be maintained so that at the time

of releasing water, if any, from the dam suitable warning/information is given in

advance.

6.4 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH HAZARDS

Dry- pit mining by open cast method involves dust generation by excavation, loading and

transportation of mineral. At site, during excavation and loading activity, dust is main

pollutant which affects the health of workers whereas environmental and climatic

conditions also generate the health problems.

Addressing the occupational health hazard means gaining an understanding of the

source (its location and magnitude or concentration), identifying an exposure pathway

(e.g. a means to get it in contact with someone), and determination of likely a receptor

(someone receiving the stuff that is migrating).

Occupational hazard due to sand mining mainly comes under the physical hazards.

Possible physical hazards are as below mention:-

6.4.1 PHYSICAL HAZRADS DUE TO MINING OPERATIONS

Following health related hazards were indentified due to riverbed sand mining operations

to the workers:-

1. Light: - The workers may be exposed to the risk of poor illumination or excessive

brightness. The effects are eye strain, headache, eye pain and lachrymation,

congestion around the cornea and eye fatigue.

2. Heat and Humidity: - The most common physical hazard is heat. The direct effects

of heat exposure are burns, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and heat cramps; the





MAY’ 2015 135

indirect effects are decreased efficiency, increased fatigue and enhanced accident

rates. Heat and humidity are encountered in hot and humid condition when

temperatures and air temperatures increase in summer time up to 480C or above in

the river bed mining area.

3. Eye Irritation: - During the high windy days in summer the sand could be the

problems for eyes like itching and watering of eyes.

4. Respiratory Problems: - Large amounts of dust in air can be a health hazard,

exacerbating respiratory disorders such as asthma and irritating the lungs and

bronchial passages.

5. Noise Induced Hearing Loss: - Machinery is the main source of noise pollution at

the mine site.

6.4.2 MANAGEMENT

Particulars Control Measures

Heat & Light � The mine site will have adequate drinking water supply so that workers do not get

dehydration.

� Lightweight and loose fitting clothes having light colors will be preferred to wear.

� Rigorous exercise and more physical activities will be avoided in hot weather.

Noise � Noise exposure measurements will be taken to determine the need for noise control

strategies.

� The personal protective equipment will be provided for each mine workers.

� Supervisor will be instructed for reporting any problems with hearing protectors or noise

control equipment.

� At noisy working activity, exposure time will be minimized.

� Machineries will be labeled with noise levels.

Respiratory � PPE like face mask etc. will be provided during mining activity.

� Periodic medical examinations will be provided for all workers.

� Awareness program will be organized for workers.

Functional Area No. of Persons Activities Measures

Supervisory 15 Statutory

personnel’s

Supervisors

� Regular Management Training, VTC, updating in

safety measures, Equipment deployment, Safety

and Risk Management.

Transportation 34 Drivers/

operators

� All drivers/ operators to have HMV license;

� Good roads to prevent body vibrations while in

operation.

� Enclosed cabin to protect from noise and dusty

atmosphere;





MAY’ 2015 136

� Regular water sprinkling on haul roads.

� Provision of dust mask, safety shoes after every six

months interval and helmets after every three years.

� Audiometric testing to be carried out during

periodical medical check-ups.

Mining operations

& Maintenance

13 Excavation Safety shoes, helmets and face mask will be provided;

To protect from heat, shelters will be provided;

Arrangement of drinking water near the working place.

General 60 Cleaning,

Sanitation,

Medical,

Plantation,

Office etc.

IME and PME at regular intervals;

Display of poster’s and directions for safe and unsafe

practices and Do’s and Don’t’s while at work;

Telephone numbers along with name of key

personnel’s will be displayed at conspicuous places on

notice boards for emergencies;

First aid facilities and provision of ambulance at the

Office.

Total 122

6.4.3 MEDICAL EXAMINATION SCHEDULE

To minimize the health impacts PPE like dust masks, ear plugs/ muffs and other

equipments will be provided for use by the work personnel. All workers will be subjected

to Initial Medical Examination as per Mines Rule 1955 at the time of appointment.

Periodical Medical Examination will be conducted at least once in five years. Medical

camps will be organized. The detail of health check up and periodical medical

examination schedule is given below in Table 6.3.

Table 6.3: Medical Examination Schedule

S. No. Activities 1st

Year 2nd

Year 3rd

Year 4th

Year 5th

Year

1. Initial Medical Examination (Mine Workers)

a. Physical Check - up -- -- -- --

b. Psychological Test -- -- -- --

c. Audiometric Test -- -- -- --

d. Respiratory Test

2. Periodical Medical Examination (Mine Workers)

a. Physical Check - up --

b. Audiometric Test --

c. Eye Check - up --

d. Respiratory Test

3. Medical Camp (Mine Workers & Nearby Villagers) --

4. Training (Mine Workers)





MAY’ 2015 137

Medical Follow ups:- Work force will be divided into three targeted groups age wise as follows:-

Age Group PME as per Mines Rules’ 1955 Special Examination

Less than 25 years Once in a Three Years In case of emergencies

Between 25 to 40 Years Once in a Three Years In case of emergencies

Above 40 Years Once in a Three Years In case of emergencies

Medical help on top priority immediately after diagnosis/ accident is the essence of preventive aspects.

6.5 REPLENISHMENT STUDY

Replenishment Rate is the rate at which sand/ gravel is transported into the river

channel, due to sand extraction. Dandy - Bolton formula is used to calculate the

sedimentation yield which uses catchment area and mean annual runoff as key

determinants to give a yield value.

Figure 3.5: Watershed Area and Drainage Map of Tehsil & District – Bhilwara





MAY’ 2015 138

6.5.1 DANDY - BOLTON EQUATION

Dandy Bolton formula is often used to calculate the sedimentation yield. But use of these

equations to predict sediment yield for a specific location would be unwise because of

the wide variability caused by local factors not considered in the equations development.

However, they may provide a quick, rough approximation of mean sediment yields on a

regional basis for preliminary planning. The accuracy of the sedimentation surveys

varied, ranging from reconnaissance type measurements of sediment deposits to

detailed surveys. Dandy- Bolton determined the combined influence of runoff and

drainage area on sediment yield to compute the sediment yield. They develop two

equations i.e. for run off less than 2 inch and for run off more than 2 inch, which are

given below:-

For run off less than 2 inches (Q < 2 in)

For run off more than 2 inches (Q > 2 in):

Where: S = Sediment yield (tons/ mi2/ yr)

Sr = Reference sediment yield value = 1645 tons/ mi2/ yr

Q = Mean Annual runoff (inch)

Qr = Reference Mean Annual runoff = 2 in

A = Net drainage area (mi2)

Ar = Reference Net drainage area = 1 mi2

The calculation of catchment area is based on SRTM data processed using ARCGIS

software. The mean annual rainfall of Bhilwara district is 566 mm as per Monsoon 2013

Report, Water Resource Department, Govt. of Rajasthan. The total run off which will

contribute in sediment yield will be considered as 75% of total rainfall i.e. 356 mm.

The computations for total annual suspended and bed load sediment yield are given

below:-

Sediment Yield:-

For run off less than 2 inches (Q < 2 in) For run off more than 2 inches (Q > 2 in)

Where:-

Q (in) = Mean Annual run off = 475 mm = 18.71 inch

A (mi2) = Catchment area= 1723 km2 = 665.25 mi2

Sediment Yield, S (tonnes/ yr) = 1965 e - 0.055Q [1.43-0.26 log (A)]





MAY’ 2015 139

S = 1965 e-0.055 x 18.71 [1.43 - 0.26 log (3906.65754)]

S = 3,42,712 tonnes/ year

Thus, 3,42,712 tonnes/ year sediment will be regenerated every year in the catchment

area as replenishment against the quantities mined out. The area 1,723 km2 is

representing the catchment area of the Banas & Kothari River in Bhilwara district. The

total river stretches on which mining activities will be carried out in the area is 67.4 km

and spread in river stretches 38.6 Km on Banas and 28.80 Km on Kothari River.

Therefore, the sediment yield 3,42,712 tonnes/ year was calculated for the mine. The

maximum annual production is 22,40,000 tonnes/ year. The amount of sediment

regenerated every year will be 3,42,712 tonnes/ year in the catchment area. Therefore,

the percentage of replenishment is about 15% every year.

The hypothetical derivation of replenishment data is not supported by any ground

evidence as the same can be derived only after annual study due to inconsistent rains in

Rajasthan. The derived replenishment data is based on macro-watershed data taken

from satellite imagery with sample ground truthing and annual average rainfall. The data

works out to be around 15% which after detailed study will show some divergence. The

data derived is based on SRTM 30 m resolution processed using ARCGIS software with

linear and resolution factors affecting the derivation.

In addition to this, a preliminary replenishment study on River Banas was carried out by

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee on dated 18th

– 19th

June, 2014 by Prof. Z.

Ahmed, Professor, Civil Engineering Department, IIT Roorkee. After this preliminary study,

it has been concluded that “the intervening catchment of the Banas River i.e., from

downstream of Bisalpur dam to the confluence of Banas River with Chambal River shall

contribute sand to the Banas River through soil erosion and replenish the River if the sand

from the river shall be lifted/ mined.” In the light of above observation, a comprehensive

replenishment study is envisaged during the rainy season at least for few continuous

years as the river is seasonal not perennial to understand the pattern and potential of

sedimentation and replenishment.

6.6 TRAFFIC STUDY

A traffic study is an investigation to evaluate a transportation system. The study is a

means of identifying and documenting any deficiencies or improvements both-

operational and physical - necessary to accommodate current or projected traffic

volumes. Traffic impact study can be used to help evaluate whether the development is

appropriate for a site and what type of transportation improvements may be necessary. It

will help:-





MAY’ 2015 140

� To establish the existing trips/ day without the project activity;

� To understand the increment on the traffic load due to the project activity;

� To know the existing road will sustain or not after the commission of the project.

6.6.1 INDIAN ROAD CONGRESS (IRC) GUIDELINES

Factors for conversion of different type of vehicle into equivalent passenger car unit

(PCU) based on their relative interference value as per Indian Road Congress

Guidelines i.e. IRC 64: 1990 & IRC 106: 1990 (Table 6.1) is given below:-

Table 6.4: Recommended PCU Factors for various types of vehicles on road

Vehicle Type Rural Road Urban Road

Equivalency

factor for PCU

Equivalent PCU factors percentage

composition of vehicle type in traffic

stream

5% 10% and above

Fast Vehicle

Motor Scooter (Two wheelers) 0.50 0.50 0.75

Passenger Car, Pickup Van 1.0 1.0 1.0

Auto Rickshaw 1.0 1.2 2.0

Agricultural Tractor, Light

Commercial Vehicle

1.5 1.4 3.7

Bus or Trucks 3.0 2.2 5.0

Truck Trailer, Agricultural

Tractor – Trailer

4.5 4.0 -

Slow Moving Vehicles

Cycle 0.50 0.4 0.5

Cycle Rickshaw 2.0 0.5 2.0

Hand Cart 3.0 2.0 3.0

Horse Drawn Vehicle 4.0 1.5 2.0

Bullock Cart 8.0 - --

(Source: - IRC 64-1990 & IRC 106-1990)

Level of Service (LOS)

Capacity standards are fixed normally in relation to the Level of Service (LOS) adopted

for design. Five levels of service are recognized commonly designated from A to E.





MAY’ 2015 141

Considering the need for smooth traffic flow; it is recommended that normally LOS-C be

adopted for design of urban roads. At this level volume of traffic will be around 0.70

times the maximum capacity. Capacity or Design Service volume is the maximum hourly

volume at which vehicle can reasonably be expected to transfers a point or uniform

section of a lane or road way during a given time period. As per IRC 64: 1990 guidelines,

ratio of existing volume of PCU on roads (V) and its capacity (C) with corresponding

level of services (LOS) and their performance is given below:-

Table 6.5: Referenced V/C Ratio for Level of Service and Performance of the Road

V/C LOS Performance

0.0 - 0.2 A Excellent

0.2 - 0.4 B Very Good

0.4 - 0.6 C Good / Average / Fair

0.6 - 0.8 D Poor

0.8 - 1.0 E Very Poor

(Note: Capacity as per IRC: 64-1990)

6.6.2 TRAFFIC ANALYSIS AS PER IRC GUIDELINES

Traffic analysis is carried out by understanding the existing carrying capacity of the

roads near to the project site and the connecting main roads in the area. Then

depending on the capacity of the mine, the number of trucks that will be added to the

present scenario will be compared to the carrying capacity. The roads connect from the

mine site to NH-79. These roads are wide enough to facilitate easy and smooth

movement of heavy duty trucks. During mining operation, there are 34 trucks per hour

will be deployed from the mine site. Detail of truck capacity, no. of trucks and working

hours are given below:-

Table 6.6: Working Details

Total Capacity of Mine 2.24 MMTA

Lease Area 1947.12 Ha

No. of Blocks 5 (Blocks- A, B, C, D & E)

No. of Working Days 280 days

Truck Capacity 20 tonnes

No. of Trucks Deployed/ Day 400 trucks

Working Hours per Day 12 hours

No. of Trucks Deployed/Hr 34 trucks





MAY’ 2015 142

6.6.2.1 Traffic Scenario in Nearby Project Site

River bed mining is carried out in revenue villages of Bhilwara tehsil, Bhilwara district.

Mined out Bajri/ Sand are dispatched to the destination places via village road which

finally met to the highway NH-79. At present, the traffic load at village road and highway

are 26 and 64 vehicles/hr. The traffic scenario with project & LOS are given below:-

Table 6.7: Traffic Scenario and LOS

Road Vol. in PCU’s/hr (V)

Capacity in PCU’s/ hr (C)

Modified V/C ratio

LOS

Village Road 63 250 0.25 B

NH-79 intersection 120 625 0.19 A

From the above analysis it can be concluded that the V/C ratio is likely to change from

0.104 to 0.25 and 0.102 to 0.19 for village road and Highway respectively. So, the

modified level of service becomes ‘B’ for village which is ‘very good’ but for Highway

LOS remains same i.e. ‘A’ (Excellent) as per classification. Hence, the additional load on

the carrying capacity of the concerned roads is not likely to have any significant adverse

impact due to proposed project.

6.6.3 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

The movement of trucks at the mine site will be regulated as per the traffic rules framed

and given below:-

• Driver of the truck will park the vehicle at the ear marked site and report at the site

office /security check post.

• After submission of documents, checking, making entries driver will be given a

TOKEN and directed to report for loading to a particular block/ equipment.

• After the TOKEN is checked and verified, truck will be loaded and allowed to move

out.

• After reaching the truck terminal driver will park the vehicle and report back to the

site office/check post.

• Permit as per rules will be given which will be again checked at the security check

post before the vehicle moves out of the terminal premises.

• Only R.T.O. passed vehicle will be allowed for loading and up to the permissible limit.

• An engineer or supervisor will check the vehicle for brakes and its general condition.

• No gate pass will be given to the vehicle to move out unless covered with tarpaulin.





MAY’ 2015 143

6.7 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)

The total capital cost involved in CSR activities will be Rs. 14.0 lacs and Rs. 1.2 lacs as

recurring cost. As a corporate responsibility following measures along with budget

provision (Table 6.6) is proposed for improving the conditions of persons in and around

the project area:-

Table 6.8: CSR Activities

(Rs In lacs)

Sr. No. Activity Capital Cost

(in lacs)

Recurring

Cost (in lacs)

1. Health Check Up Camps 4.0 0.4

2. Surveillance Programme of the Workers 2.0 0.2

3. Assistance to Local Schools, Scholarships to

Students 2.0 0.2

4. Sanitations and Drinking Water Facilities 1.5 0.15

5. Vocational Training to Persons for Income

Generation 1.5 0.15

6. Assistance to Self Help Groups 1.0 0.10

7. Road Maintenance 2.0 --

Total 14.0 1.2

The detail of villages in which CSR activities will be carried out is given below:-

Block 1st

Year 2nd

Year 3rd

Year 4th

Year 5th

Year

A Meaokheri

Gadarmala

Jawasiya, Barrod Sayla Gdriakhera Bhainsakhundal

B Kanya Kheri Kherabad Kalyanpura Sourpganj

C Mandpiya,

Bholi

Patliyas, Bhaga

Ka Khera

Baroliya,

Hansiyas

Solankiyon Ka

Khera, Pipli

Kalundiya, Pithas

D Dhulkhera,

Gokalpura

Malikhera,

Bhadalikhera

Mata Ji Ka

Khera

Malan,

Kewara

Sanganer, Palri

E Suwana Akola Kodukota Dhumras Pondras

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

PROJECT:- RIVER BED SAND MINING SECTION –VII – PROJECT BENEFITS




MAY’ 2015 144

SECTION - VII

INDEX

7.1 GENERAL .............................................................................................................. 145

7.2 EMPLOYEMENT .................................................................................................... 145

7.2.1 Direct Employment .............................................................................................. 145

7.2.2 INDIRECT EMPLOYMENT ................................................................................... 146

7.3 IMPROVEMENTS IN PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE................... 146

7.3.1 IMPROVEMENTS IN PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE ........................................ 146

7.3.2 IMPROVEMENTS IN SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE ............................................. 147

7.3 PLANTATION ........................................................................................................ 147

7.4 HEALTH ................................................................................................................. 148

7.5 OTHER BENEFITS ................................................................................................ 148





MAY’ 2015 145

7.0 PROJECT BENEFITS

7.1 GENERAL

The demand of Bajri has been rising in the state as a result of rising in construction

activities and development of the proposed project aims to fulfill the supply of Bajri.

Hence, the fine quality of mineral will be used further for development. The sediment in

the form of river bed material (RBM) deposited is of critical importance in civil and other

infrastructural activities. The proposed project lies on the river beds of Banas and

Kothari. The quality of Bajri is fine and appropriate for the mega infrastructural activities.

The demand for Bajri is ever growing with the growth of the infrastructure sector in our

country. The mineral is used mainly in the construction activities like buildings, bridges

etc. The requirement for the mineral is always high in the nearby cities and towns.

Therefore, there is always a good demand of the mineral in the domestic market. The

local region demand is increasing; hence newer areas for Bajri reserves are

approached.

The apparent domestic demand for Bajri is estimated at 125 million tonnes by 2013-14

which will rise to 165 million tonnes in 2015-16. The capacity of proposed project is 2.24

million tonnes. Hence, the proposed project aims to fill the demand – supply gap through

optimum allocation and excavation of natural resources required to meet the demand

effectively in the local region.

This will also generate much needed employment to the local people. Economy of the

area will get a boost and there will be overall growth of the region in terms of education,

health, training, transport, automobile, industry. The standard of living accordingly will

also get an upliftment on the positive side.

7.2 EMPLOYEMENT

7.2.1 DIRECT EMPLOYMENT

During the operational phase, about 122 people will be employed directly. Considering

that some of the skilled personnel to be employed for the project will be from outside the

area and unskilled/ semiskilled personnel will be from within the study area, the project

will add to the well being of the area. In addition to the workforce the indirect

employment will also be generated for local persons. It will help in bringing prosperity to

the area. The employment details are given below:-





MAY’ 2015 146

7.2.2 INDIRECT EMPLOYMENT

The project will also provide some indirect employment to the people of nearby area of

mine site. Some people will get engaged in some pet shops like tea shop, vehicle repair

centre etc. It will also provide some need based opportunity to the local public. The

project will provide following indirect employment to the local people:-

� The Bajri available will provide agency employment in the value chain analysis, for

place utility and retail.

� Transportation and warehousing in the region required to transfer the mineral will

eventually be needed and therefore trucks and jobs in logistical activities will come

up.

� There will be development of externalities for the mine workers petty shops (tea,

repair stations for trucks etc.) as supporting services.

� As there would be vocational training camps and Technical Training of mining to the

regional people, hence there will be potential manpower available for the proposed

and surrounding mines of the Tehsil.

� This would create Indigenous Technologies for sustainable development.

7.3 IMPROVEMENTS IN PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

The proposed project will enhance the socio-economic activities in the adjoining areas.

This will result in following benefits:

� Improvements in physical infrastructure.

� Improvements in social Infrastructure.

� Increase in employment potential.

� Contribution to the exchequer.

� Prevention of illegal mining which will help in sustaining the river and its aesthetic

value.

� Post-mining enhancement of green cover.

7.3.1 IMPROVEMENTS IN PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

It is a new project. It will give numerous positive impacts on society such as growth in

schools, hospitals, hotels, transport etc. It will also attract other entrepreneur to establish

their venture in the region.

The project will improve the physical infrastructure of the adjoining areas. This will

include the following:-

� Improved road communication;





MAY’ 2015 147

� Strengthening of existing community facilities through the Community Development

Programme;

� Rain water reservoir to augment the water availability for irrigation and plantation;

� Skill development & capacity building like vocational training to persons for income

generation

� Awareness program and community activities, like health camps, family welfare

programs, immunization camp, sports & cultural activities, plantation etc.

7.3.2 IMPROVEMENTS IN SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

There will be some obvious changes in various environmental parameters due to mining

activity. Increase socio-economic activities, creation of new employment opportunities,

infra-structural development, better educational and health facilities.

Following are the benefits in specific area of social domain:-

Socio-Economic:- There will be positive impact in socio-economic area due to

increased economic activities, creation of new employment opportunities, infrastructural

development and better educational and health facilities.

Health Care Facilities:- Company will undertake awareness program and community

activities like health, camps, family welfare camps, AIDS awareness program etc.

Company will spent total Rs 6.0 lacs on health care and allied facilities including Rs 2.0

lacs for health check up camps, Rs 2.0 lacs for Surveillance programme of the workers

and Rs 2.0 lacs for Insurance cover of workers.

Employment Potential:- There is a possibility of creation of direct and indirect

employment opportunities due to working of this mine.

The mine will contribute to the Exchequer of State and Central Government as per

norms.

7.3 PLANTATION

The lease area is in the river bed and devoid of any vegetation. Mining activities will not

cause any harm to riparian vegetation cover as the working will not extend beyond the

offset left against the banks. Plantation will be carried out as social forestry programme

in villages, school and the areas allocated by the Panchayat / State authorities.

Plantation has been proposed on both sides of the roads as greenbelt to provide cover

against dust dissemination. A massive plantation will be done nearby the mine area to

mitigate the ill-effects of mining and to improve environment of its surrounding area.





MAY’ 2015 148

Native plants like Neem, Pipal, Khejri, Mango and other local species will be planted.

The management will give emphasis on plantation and will also motivate local persons

for plantation during rainy season. This will also increase the consciousness in workers

and near-by villagers for greenery. Fruit trees can contribute towards their financial

gains.

7.4 HEALTH

Periodic medical checkups as per Mines Act / Rules and other social development and

promotional activities will be undertaken. All this will assist to lift the general health

status of the residents of the area around mines.

7.5 OTHER BENEFITS

The other tangible benefits includes metrics and improvements demonstrating process

and system cost savings, compliant inspections and customer audits, faster product

approvals and manufacturing throughput, less rejected material, reduced

nonconformance issues, and more efficient continuous improvement and project

implementation. Intangible benefits include improved staff morale, quick, more accurate

and transparent decision making, increased staff accountability and an enhanced culture

of quality throughout the organization.

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

PROJECT:- RIVER BED SAND MINING SECTION – VIII- ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN




MAY’ 2015 149

SECTION – VIII

INDEX

8.1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... 150

8.2 CRITICAL ACTIVITIES FOR EMP IMPLEMENTATION ........................................ 150

8.3 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ........................................................... 150

8.4 ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION PROGRAMME ......................................................... 153

8.5 CONCLUSION ....................................................................................................... 154





MAY’ 2015 150

8.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

8.1 INTRODUCTION

A project specific Environmental Management Plan has been formulated subsequent to

an EIA study as per the requisite Terms of Reference to ensure that the appropriate

environmental management practices are followed in compliance with the environmental

legislation.

It has been evaluated that the study area has not been affected adversely with the

proposed activity and likely to get new economical fillip, not only for the study area but

also for the region as a whole.

Environmental Management for the mining activity is discussed for environmental impact

pertains to the operational phase. Even though is reversible in nature all the impacts will

be visible only during operational phase. The EMP will therefore be initiated during

operational phase.

8.2 CRITICAL ACTIVITIES FOR EMP IMPLEMENTATION

1. Training and Environmental Awareness;

2. Documentation and Record Keeping;

3. Reporting Procedures;

4. Stakeholder/ Project Proponent Engagement;

5. Auditing;

6. Responding to Non-compliance;


S. No. Particular Management Plan

1. Land Environment � Safety zone of about 45m on each side of the rail/ road bridges and 45m radius

around the wells located in the river bed have been earmarked. Bajri excavation

will not be carried out in this zone.

� 20m offset will be left against the banks to protect from side collapse.

� Soil quality will be monitored from strategic locations and analysis will be done

once in every two years.

� To prevent erosion, moving the road or footpath will be kept away from the

river’s edge.

� Care will be taken to ensure that ponding is not formed in the river bed.

2. Water Environment Based on baseline data, corrective measures will be taken.

� Measurement of water level fluctuations to assess impact of mining activity on





MAY’ 2015 151

the water table depletion in close proximity of dug wells and bore wells.

� Rainwater harvesting (percolation tank) has been proposed for augmenting

ground water resources and for arresting/ reversing the declining trends of

ground water levels.

� Regular monitoring and analysis of water samples at strategic locations will be

carried out to monitor the water quality of the area.

3. Air Environment Unpaved Roads

� Water sprinkling will be done for dust suppression.

� Leveling of roads will be done to maintain the uniform speed of the trucks/

tippers.

Paved Roads

� The roads will be maintained.

� Regular cleaning will be done to reduce the chances of road dust to become

airborne.

� Water sprinkling will be done on a fixed stretch of paved road passing through

the villages.

� Adequate transportation routes will be decided to transport the mineral and will

be maintained properly.

� Speed breakers will be constructed to restrict the speed of transporting

vehicles. However, limiting of vehicular speed will be adopted.

Transportation

� The vehicles will be maintained to control the air emissions.

� The speed of the vehicles will be maintained uniform.

� PUC certified vehicles will be used.

� The loaded vehicles will be covered with tarpaulin.

� Over loading will be avoided.

Other Measures

� Personal Protective Equipments like dust mask, ear plugs, ear muffs etc. will be

provided to the persons/ workers.

� Regular monitoring and analysis will be carried out through collection of air

samples from strategic monitoring sites. If the parameters go beyond the

permissible tolerance limits, corrective regulation measure will be taken.

4. Noise Environment � Noisy activities will be scheduled at normal working hours (daytime hours) to

the extent possible when the environment is least sensitive to noise impact.

� Regular inspection and maintenance of vehicles and equipment will be

performed to ensure efficiency and worn parts will be replaced.

� Limited numbers of equipments will be used on-site.

� The vehicles will be maintained in good condition and overloading will be

avoided.





MAY’ 2015 152

� Speed limits will be enforced in relation to road conditions and on-route

communities.

� Road surfaces will be maintained in good condition to reduce tyre noise and to

assure continuous traffic flow to avoid prolonged idling.

� Noise monitoring will be conducted on a regular basis to determine compliance

with noise criteria.

� Personal protective devices i.e., earmuffs and earplugs will be provided to

workers, working in high noise areas.

� Periodical medical checkup will be organized for all workers to check any noise

related health problems.

5. Occupational Health and Safety Heat & Light

� The mine site will have adequate drinking water supply so that workers do not

get dehydrated.

� Lightweight and loose fitting clothes having light colors will be preferred to wear.

� Rigorous exercise and more physical activities will be avoided in hot weather.

Noise

� Noise exposure measurements will be taken to determine the need for noise

control strategies.

� The personal protective equipment will be provided for mine workers.

� Supervisor will be instructed for reporting any problems with hearing protectors

or noise control equipment.

� At noisy working activity, exposure time will be minimized.

� Machineries will be labeled with noise levels.

Dust Control

� Dust generating sources will be identified and proper control measure will be

adopted.

� Face mask will be provided during mining activity.

� Periodic medical examinations will be provided for all workers.


6. Biological Environment � Mining activities will not cause any harm to riparian vegetation cover as the

working will not extend beyond the offset left against the banks.

� The lease area is devoid of any vegetation. Hence, It is proposed to develop

social forestry in the approach villages at public places like School, PHC’s,

Panchayat Bhawan with due permission from Panchayat and in consultation

with Forest Department/ local authorities.

� A total of about 37,500 trees of native species along with some fruit bearing and

medicinal trees will be planted at various places in a span of five years.

The green belt development will be carried out by Project Proponent and

maintenance will be done by the villagers/ NGO’s with their active participations.





MAY’ 2015 153

Action plan for Green belt Development is given below:-

Particulars 1st

Year 2nd

Year 3rd

Year 4th

Year 5th

Year

1st

Half 2nd

Half 1st

Half 2nd

Half 1st

Half 2nd

Half 1st

Half 2nd

Half

No. of Plants 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500

School

PHC’s

Panchyat Bhawan

Community Center

Religious Places

Fair Ground

The detail of villages in which plantation will be carried out during the mining period is given below:-

Block 1st

Year 2nd

Year 3rd

Year 4th

Year 5th

Year

A Meaokheri

Gadarmala

Jawasiya, Barrod Sayla Gdriakhera Bhainsakhundal

B Kanya Kheri Kherabad Kalyanpura Sourpganj

C Mandpiya, Bholi Patliyas, Bhaga Ka

Khera

Baroliya,

Hansiyas

Solankiyon Ka

Khera, Pipli

Kalundiya, Pithas

D Dhulkhera,

Gokalpura

Malikhera,

Bhadalikhera

Mata Ji Ka

Khera

Malan, Kewara Sanganer, Palri

E Suwana Akola Kodukota Dhumras Pondras

7. Socio-Economic Aspect � Direct employment to the local people which help to sustain their livelihood.

� During the operational phase by the implementation of certain CSR activities

indirect employment will also generate.

� Improved livelihood.

� Training will be provided to the local persons

� Awareness programme will be organized.

8.4 ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION PROGRAMME

The Project Proponent is quite conscious of its responsibility for maintaining clean and a

healthy environment. The management is also keen to modify and make more efficient

measures towards suppression of pollution sources. Adequate fund for Pollution Control

Measures are provided as a part of overall project financing to ensure the availability of

proper treatment facilities. The overall investment in the project is assumed to be Rs

18.0 lacs. This cost will be spending phase wise along with the growth of project. The

breakup of the proposed cost for Environment Management Programme is given as

under:-





MAY’ 2015 154

Table 8.1: Provision for Environmental Protection Measures

S. No. Description Amount (Rs In lacs)

1. Pollution Monitoring – Air, Water, Noise 2.0

2. Dust Suppression – Water Sprinkling 2.0

3. Wire Fencing at Plantation Sites 3.0

4. Plantation Including Maintenance 7.5

5. Rain Water Harvesting 2.0

6. Haul Road Other Roads Repair and Maintenance 1.5

Total 18.0

The protection measures will be dynamic and subject to periodic review so that

measures remain effective and appropriate.

8.5 CONCLUSION

Various aspects of mining activities were considered and related impacts were

evaluated. Considering all the possible ways to mitigate the environmental concerns

Environmental Management Plan was prepared and fund has been allocated for the

same. The EMP is dynamic, flexible and subjected to periodic review. For project where

the major environmental impacts are associated, EMP will be under regular review.

Senior Management responsible for the project will conduct a review of EMP and its

implementation to ensure that the EMP remains effective and appropriate. Thus, the

proper steps will be taken to accomplish all the goals mentioned in the EMP and the

project will bring the positive impact in the study area.

********

PROJECT:- RIVER BED SAND MINING SECTION – IX- SUMMARY & CONCLUSION




MAY’ 2015 155

SECTION – IX

INDEX

9.1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... 157

9.1.1 LOCATION OF LEASE AREA .............................................................................. 157

9.1.2 DETAIL OF MINING LEASE ................................................................................. 157

9.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................... 158

9.2.1 GEOLOGY ............................................................................................................ 158

9.2.1.1 Local Geology ..................................................................................................... 158

9.2.1.2 Physiography ...................................................................................................... 159

9.2.2 GEOLOGICAL AND MINEABLE RESERVES ...................................................... 159

9.2.3 MINING ................................................................................................................. 159

9.2.4 PRODUCTION DETAILS ...................................................................................... 160

9.2.5 LAND USE PATTERN .......................................................................................... 161

9.3 DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT .............................................................. 161

9.3.1 LAND ENVIRONMENT ......................................................................................... 162

9.3.1.1 Land Use .............................................................................................................. 162

9.3.1.2 Soil Quality .......................................................................................................... 162

9.3.2 WATER ENVIRONMENT ...................................................................................... 163

9.3.3 AIR ENVIRONMENT................................................................................................ 166

9.3.3.1 Meteorology ......................................................................................................... 166

9.3.3.2 Ambient Air Quality ............................................................................................. 166

9.3.4 NOISE ENVIRONMENT ........................................................................................ 167

9.3.5 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT ................................................................... 168

9.3.6 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT ............................................................................. 169

9.4 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES ........ 169

9.5 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME................................................ 171

9.5.1 AIR ........................................................................................................................ 171

9.5.2 WATER ................................................................................................................. 171

9.5.3 NOISE ................................................................................................................... 172

9.5.4 HEALTH AND SANITATION ................................................................................ 172

9.6 ADDITIONAL STUDIES ......................................................................................... 172

9.6.1 PUBLIC HEARING ................................................................................................ 172

9.6.2 REPLENISHMENT STUDY ................................................................................... 172

9.6.3 RISK ASSESSMENT & MANAGEMENT .............................................................. 172

9.7 PROJECT BENEFITS ............................................................................................ 173





MAY’ 2015 156

9.8 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ........................................................... 173

9.8.1 LAND USE MANAGEMENT ................................................................................. 173

9.8.2 WATER POLLUTION MANAGEMENT ................................................................. 174

9.8.3 AIR POLLUTION MANAGEMENT ........................................................................ 174

9.8.4 NOISE POLLUTION MANAGEMENT ................................................................... 175

9.8.5 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ........................................................... 176

9.8.6 SOCIO-ECONOMIC MANAGEMENT ................................................................... 176

9.8.7 BIOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT ............................................................................. 176

9.9 CONCLUSION ....................................................................................................... 177





MAY’ 2015 157

9.0 SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION

9.1 INTRODUCTION

The proposed mining lease is situated in revenue villages of Tehsil & district – Bhilwara.

The Letter of Intent has been issued by the Joint Secretary, Administration, Govt. of

Rajasthan in favor of Mr. Sanjay Kumar Garg vide letter no P.10(12) Khan/ Gr. – 2/

2013, Jaipur dated 05.03.2013 for removal of Sand (Minor Mineral) from Gair Mumkin

Nadi Nallah. The proposed lease area is 1947.12 ha (excluding prohibited area). The

validity of lease area is 5 years. The river area spreads in 42 villages of Bhilwara Tehsil.

Lease area was demarcated along the course of the Rivers Banas & Kothari.

9.1.1 LOCATION OF LEASE AREA

Village Dhulkheda, Jeepiya, Bhadalikheda, Arajiya, Jodhras, Palari,

Govindpura, Malan, Bhilwara, Sanganer, Kunwara, Suvana, Agarpura,

Ghumras, Pondras, Chanpri, Duriya, Jawasiya, Sayla, Bhainsakundal,

Bardod, Kanyakhedi, Biliyan kala, Swaroopganj, Guwaradi, Kalyanpura,

Patliyas, Mangrop, Fagano ka kheda, Khairabad, Siyar, Darri,

Mandapiya, Danta Jati, Kachauliya, Kumhariya, Pipli, Kalundiya,

Maheshpura, Hasiyas, Dhogras and Akola.

Tehsil HQ Bhilwara

District HQ Bhilwara

9.1.2 DETAIL OF MINING LEASE


1. Name of Project River Bed Sand Mining

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

3. Lease Area 1947.12 ha (excluding prohibited area)

4. Land Type Gair Mumkin Nadi Nallah

5. Latitude & Longitude Zone Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

I 25°12’6.98” to 25°15’45.11” 74°29’47.83” to 74°47’27.15”

II 25°24’5.52” to 25°20’47.33” 74°34’36.54” to 74°46’49.40”

6. Toposheet No. 45K/6, 45K/7, 45K/8, 45K/10, 45K/11, 45K/12, 45K/14, 45K/15,

45K/16

7. Seismic Zone Zone – II as per IS – 1893 (part-1) - 2002





MAY’ 2015 158

9.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Mining Lease of Bajri (Minor Mineral) in an area of 1947.12 ha (excluding prohibited

area) is located in revenue villages of Tehsil & District - Bhilwara. The river area spreads

in 42 villages of Tehsil and District – Bhilwara, Rajasthan. Lease area was demarcated

along the course of the Rivers Banas and Kothari which flow from West side to East

side. Total length of the allotted lease area (Inclusive of prohibited area) is 67.40 Km

(38.6 km Banas and 28.80 Km Kothari). Effective length of the lease area, where mining

activities will be carried out is 55.85 Km (32.35 Km Banas and 23.50 Km Kothari).

The lease area has been divided into two zones, the part on Banas river is Zone - I and

the part on Kothari river is Zone - II. Zone I start North of Medakheri, from where Banas

River flows in East direction, and finally ends at 38.6 km near Solankiyon ka khera. Zone

- II on Kothari River starts from Dhulkheda towards NE side and allocated area finishes

near Pondras village.

The mineable (proved & probable) reserves are 28.23 MCM with the targeted production

of 8.0 MCM with 1.6 MCMPA (2.24 MMTPA) production capacity for a 5 year duration.

Water requirement for the proposed project will be 17.0 KLD; out of which 5.5 KLD for

domestic use and 11.5 KLD for dust suppression.

9.2.1 GEOLOGY

9.2.1.1 Local Geology

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

area suitable for agriculture. Kothari River in the North and Banas River in the South

meander through the area exposing the alluvium and soil at the banks. Hard rock is

exposed at places along the banks in the lease area. Bajri is found in the river bed. This

bed is presently dry and water flows only during the rainy season. In Bhilwara district

Bajri is obtained from bed of Banas and Kothari Rivers. Geological succession of the

Bhilwara district is given in Table 10.1

Table 10.1: Geological Succession

Unclassified Granites and Basic Rocks

Lower

Proterozoic

Rantham

bhor

Group

Bari Sadri

Formation

Hora

Formation

Mandalgarh

Formation

Satdudhia

Foramtion

Jahazpur

Group

Chuleshwarji

/ Jhikri/ Umer

Formation

Rajpura

Dariba

Group

Sindesar

Formation

- -

- Pur- Samodi Sawar Morhi





MAY’ 2015 159

Banera

Group

Formation Group Formation

Dariba

Formation

Tiranga

Formation

-

Maliakhera

Formation

Rewara

Formation

-

Bhinder

Formation

Pur/ Pansal

Formation

Ghantiali

Formation

Archaean Intrusives Berch granite and geiness

(2585 Ma)

Untala and gingla granites (2860 Ma), Ultramafics, Giyangarh – Asind acidic rocks,

Raipur-Jayayan mafic rocks

Bhilwara Sector Mandoli ka Pal Sarara Sector

Hindoli

Group

Nangauli

formation

Mangalwa

Complex

Potla/

Rajmahal

formation

- Sarara

formation

Sand

Mata

Complex

Baranch

formation

Sujanpura

formation

Lasaria/

Suwana

foramtion

Mandolin

ka pal

Fm

- Badnor

formation

- Kekri

formation

- - -

Bhander

formation

- - - Shambhu

garh Fm

9.2.1.2 Physiography

The proposed lease area is gently dipping towards East side indicating the flow

direction of river. Highest elevation is 430.0 MSL and lowest elevation is 383.0 MSL.

The climate of the area is semi-arid type. The average mean annual rainfall is 633.9 mm.

9.2.2 GEOLOGICAL AND MINEABLE RESERVES

Geological Reserve : 33.40 MCM (3,34,09,050 m3)

Mineable Reserve : 28.23 MCM

Production : 2.24 MMTPA

Life of Mine : 5 Years

9.2.3 MINING

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

operation will be carried out by semi-mechanized method. Lease area allotted is 1947.12

ha. Total length of the area as per the description report stretches in the length of 67.40

Km (38.6 Km on Banas and 28.80 Km on Kothari River).

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





MAY’ 2015 160

� Entire stretch of the lease area will be divided into two zones i.e. Zone I & Zone II

which will further divided into five blocks (Block A, B & C in Zone - I and Block D & E

in Zone - II) for ease of operation, supervision, management and safety.

� Workings will be restricted within the lease area.

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

m depth from river bed.

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

Bench will advance parallel to the bank of the river.

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

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

the river course.

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

slopes more than 1 in 20.

� Roads will be properly maintained and water sprinkling will be done for dust

suppression.

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

connected to main highways.

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

� No OB/ waste material will be generated.

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

mineral will be done.

9.2.4 PRODUCTION DETAILS The year wise development of mines for the five year will progress as per the table

below:-

Table 10.2: Production Details

[Production (MMTPA), Area (Ha.)]

Year Parameter Zone I Zone II Total

Block A Block B Block C Block D Block E

I Area 8.0 13.33 12.0 10.66 9.33 53.32

Production 0.336 0.56 0.504 0.448 0.392 2.24

II Area 6.66 13.33 13.33 9.33 10.66 53.32

Production 0.28 0.56 0.56 0.392 0.448 2.24

III Area 8.0 12.0 13.33 9.33 10.66 53.32

Production 0.336 0.504 0.56 0.392 0.448 2.24

IV Area 9.33 12.0 12.0 10.66 9.33 53.32

Production 0.392 0.504 0.504 0.448 0.392 2.24

V Area 8.0 13.33 12.0 10.66 9.33 53.32

Production 0.336 0.56 0.504 0.448 0.392 2.24





MAY’ 2015 161

Total Area 39.99 63.99 62.66 50.64 49.31 266.60

Production 1.68 2.688 2.632 2.128 2.072 11.2

Length of Lease Area (Km) 10.4 7.0 14.95 13.0 10.50 55.85

Width of Extraction (m) 38.44 91.40 41.88 38.94 46.94 --

9.2.5 LAND USE PATTERN

The land use for mining and allied purposes is given in Table 10.3.

Table 9.3: Land Use Pattern

S. No.

Particulars Present land use

(ha.)

At the End of 3

rd Year (ha.)

At the end of 5th

year (ha.)

1. Pit area - 159.96 266.60

2. Dump area - - -

3. Safety zone

Bridge (7 no.) 62.0 62.0 62.0

Roads (8 no.) 32.0 32.0 32.0

Wells (36 no.) 28.26 28.26 28.26

4. Infrastructure (Office, Temp. shelter etc)

- 0.50 0.50


6. Plantation - - -

7. Un-worked 1824.86 1664.4 1557.76 Total 1947.12 1947.12 1947.12

9.3 DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

For monitoring the environmental parameters like meteorology, air, water, soil and noise

quality, the monitoring stations have been established at seven locations in the study

area. Additionally three stations were selected for surface water sampling. The base line

data has been collected in the post – monsoon season (October to December’ 2013).

The detail of the sampling locations is given in below Table:-

Table 9.4: Sampling Location Details

S.

No.

Sampling Location Distance (Km) Direction Components Remarks

1. Dhulkhera 0.18 S Air, Water, Noise, Soil Downwind

2. Parli 1.0 NE Air, Water, Noise, Soil Upwind

3. Suwana 1.7 S Air, Water, Noise, Soil Downwind

4. Mandpiya 6.0 S Air, Water, Noise, Soil Downwind

5. Swaroopganj 0.3 W Air, Water, Noise, Soil Downwind

6. Bhinsakundal 0.5 N Air, Water, Noise, Soil Upwind

7. Jawasiya 0.5 S Air, Water, Noise, Soil Downwind

SW 1 Govardi Bandi Talab –

Mandpiya -- --

Surface Water --

SW 2 Kothari River – -- -- Surface Water --





MAY’ 2015 162

Rampuriya

SW 3 Swaroopganj Talab -- -- Surface Water --

9.3.1 LAND ENVIRONMENT

9.3.1.1 Land Use

The land use pattern of the study area based on the latest satellite imagery is given

below:-

Table 9.5: LULC Detail

LULC Class Area (%) Area (m2)

Built Area

Lease area 1.14 19471200

Residential 5.05 86176734.61

Transportation - Road 3.81 64927676.76

Transportation – Railway Line 0.00 67457.3265

Total 10.00 170643068.7

Agriculture Cultivated Land 41.57 709145144.9

Total 41.57 709145144.9

Forest

Forest Land 0.96 16358401.68

Plantation or Orchard 41.56 708976501.6

Total 42.52 725334903.3

Waste Land

Waste Land 0.47 8094879.181

Total 0.47 8094879.181

Water Body

Water Bodies 5.43 92585180.63

Total 5.43 92585180.63

Grand Total 100 1705803177

9.3.1.2 Soil Quality Soil samples were collected from seven representative sampling locations. The soil

analysis results are given below:

Color of Soil : Light Brown to Brown Color

pH : 7.12 to 7.43

Total Organic Carbon : 0.68 to 0.88 %

Nitrogen as N : 162 to 193 mg/100gm

Phosphorus as P : 26 to 54 mg/100gm

Potassium as K : 123 to 156 mg/100gm

Boron as B : 0.08 to 0.18 mg/kg

Copper as Cu : 0.04 to 0.06 mg/kg.

Iron as Fe : 0.11 to 0.23 mg/Kg

Zinc as Zn : 2.92 to 4.2 mg/kg





MAY’ 2015 163

9.3.2 WATER ENVIRONMENT

Three surface water sampling stations and seven ground water sampling stations have

been considered in the study area. The analysis results of ground water samples are

presented below:-





MAY’ 2015 164

Table 9.6: Status of Ground Water Quality

S.

No.

Parameter Units Drinking Water Standard

IS:10500

Dhulkera

(GW 1)

Parli

(GW 2)

Suwana

(GW 3)

Mandpiya

(GW 4)

Swaroopgunj

(GW 5)

Bhinsakundal

(GW 6)

Jawasiya

(GW 7)

Requirement

(Desirable

Limits)

Permissible Limits

in the Absence of

Alternate Source

Date of Sampling 30.10.2013 31.10.2013

1 pH - 6.5 – 8.5 NR 7.32 6.87 7.07 6.93 6.86 7.17 6.98

2 Color (Hazen units) Hazen < 5 < 25 <01 <01 01 <01 <01 <01 <01

3 Taste - Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable

4 Odor - Unobjectionable - Unobjectionable

5 Conductivity µS/cm -- -- 2126 2576 3466 3930 4176 1896 1436

6 Turbidity (NTU) NTU < 5 < 10 1.60 1.30 2.30 2.10 1.60 2.3 1.80

7 Total Dissolve solids mg/l < 500 < 2000 1376 1672 2248 2547 2706 1228 934

8 Total Hardness as

CaCO3

mg/l < 300 < 600 712 840 600 760 1560 208 544

9 Total Alkalinity mg/l < 200 < 600 360 400 760 600 400 500 380

10 Calcium as Ca mg/l < 75 < 200 153.6 204.8 144.0 188.8 387.2 48.0 134.9

11 Magnesium as Mg mg/l < 30 < 100 78.7 78.7 57.6 69.1 142.0 21.1 49.9

12 Residual Chlorine mg/l < 0.2 - <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02

13 Boron mg/l < 1 < 5 0.026 0.099 0.13 0.093 1.06 0.002 0.003

14 Chloride as Cl mg/l < 250 < 1000 397.6 532.5 511.2 710.0 852.0 213.0 149.1

15 Sulphate as SO4 mg/l < 200 < 400 124.8 108.7 216.0 324.4 436.1 124.8 107.5

16 Fluorides as F- mg/l < 1.0 < 1.5 1.86 2.12 1.98 2.17 2.14 1.12 1.0

17 Nitrates as NO3 mg/l < 45 < 100 7.6 12.3 16.8 14.6 18.6 8.6 6.3

18 Phenolic Compounds mg/l < 0.001 < 0.002 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

19 Cyanide as CN mg/l < 0.05 NR <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001





MAY’ 2015 165

20 Anionic Detergents mg/l < 0.2 < 1.0 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

21 Mineral Oil mg/l < 0.01 < 0.03 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

22 Cadmium as Cd mg/l < 0.01 NR <0.001 <0.001 0.006 0.009 0.026 <0.001 <0.001

23 Arsenic as As mg/l < 0.01 NR <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

24 Copper as Cu mg/l < 0.05 < 1.5 0.006 0.023 0.11 0.19 0.77 0.006 <0.001

25 Lead as Pb mg/l < 0.05 NR <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

26 Manganese as Mn mg/l < 0.1 < 0.3 <0.001 0.004 0.009 0.011 0.016 <0.001 <0.001

27 Iron as Fe mg/l < 0.3 < 1.0 0.18 0.21 0.18 0.22 0.21 0.12 0.11

28 Chromium as Cr6+

mg/l < 0.05 NR <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 0.006 <0.001 <0.001

29 Zinc as Zn mg/l < 5 < 15 0.36 0.043 0.64 0.79 1.39 0.025 0.009

30 Aluminum as Al mg/l < 0.03 < 0.2 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

31 Mercury as Hg mg/l < 0.001 NR <0.0002 <0.0002 <0.0002 <0.0002 <0.0002 <0.0002 <0.0002

32 Selenium as Se mg/l < 0.01 NR < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001

33 E-coli Nos/

100 ml

Absent - Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent

34 Coliform Organisms/

100ml

MPN/

100 ml

<10 -- Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil





MAY’ 2015 166

9.3.3 AIR ENVIRONMENT To assess the baseline status of the air quality in the study area systematic ambient air

quality monitoring has been carried out for criteria pollutants (PM10, PM2.5, NOX, SO2,

CO) at seven representative ambient air quality monitoring stations.

9.3.3.1 Meteorology The recorded meteorological data for the study period at mine site is given below:-

Table 9.7: Summary of Meteorological Parameters

Month Temperature

(°C)

Relative Humidity

(%)

Rainfall

(mm)

Wind Speed

(mile/h)

Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min.

October 36.6 16.5 43.7 9.2 0 0 7.0 < 1.0

November 33.2 10.3 51.8 9.8 0 0 8.0 < 1.0

December 30.1 4.6 95.1 10.1 0 0 8.0 < 1.0

9.3.3.2 Ambient Air Quality Ambient air quality monitoring has been carried out with a frequency of two days per

week at seven locations covering one complete season i.e. October to December’ 2013.

The summary of these results for all the locations is given below. These are compared

with the standards prescribed by Central Pollution Control board (CPCB) for rural and

residential zone.

Table 9.8: Ambient Air Quality Status

S. No.

Criteria Pollutant

Locations Arithmetic Mean

Maximum Minimum Standard Deviation

98th

percentile

CPCB Standards

1 PM10 Dhulkhera 57.3 64.2 50.8 4.3 63.9 100

Parli 45.2 52.3 35.3 5.1 51.3

Suwana 61.0 66.3 54.5 3.5 65.9

Mandpiya 61.9 69.3 54.6 3.6 67.3

Swaroopganj 60.8 65.3 52.6 3.1 64.8

Bhinsakundal 43.8 51.3 34.5 3.8 50.6

Jawasiya 48.3 56.9 40.6 4.5 55.6

2 PM2.5 Dhulkhera 27.7 33.9 21.3 3.5 33.5 60

Parli 23.0 27.3 17.6 2.6 26.8

Suwana 30.7 34.5 25.6 2.9 34.2

Mandpiya 31.3 35.6 24.5 3.3 35.1

Swaroopganj 31.0 34.7 26.4 2.6 34.6

Bhinsakundal 23.0 27.3 19.8 2.0 26.9

Jawasiya 24.6 29.6 20.5 2.5 28.9

3 SO2 Dhulkhera 5.3 5.8 4.8 0.3 5.6 80

Parli 5.1 5.9 4.3 0.4 5.8





MAY’ 2015 167

Suwana 5.4 6.1 4.6 0.4 5.9

Mandpiya 5.5 6.4 4.9 0.4 6.1

Swaroopganj 5.4 6.0 4.9 0.3 5.9

Bhinsakundal 4.9 5.6 4.2 0.4 5.3

Jawasiya 4.7 5.6 4.1 0.4 5.2

4 NOX Dhulkhera 19.0 25.4 12.5 4.3 24.6 80

Parli 15.9 19.5 11.3 2.1 19.3

Suwana 17.5 23.6 12.3 3.1 22.3

Mandpiya 18.2 24.5 14.2 3.0 23.6

Swaroopganj 19.2 24.6 13.9 3.3 23.8

Bhinsakundal 16.3 22.5 10.2 3.6 21.6

Jawasiya 14.4 21.3 9.7 3.3 20.5

5 CO Dhulkhera 584 956 325 172.0 842 2000

Parli 527 723 219 161 712

Suwana 6.9 765 314 115.0 752

Mandpiya 555 868 212 171.2 762

Swaroopganj 572 985 219 182.3 856

Bhinsakundal 465 756 181 157.3 679

Jawasiya 441 652 162 134.5 586

9.3.4 NOISE ENVIRONMENT The noise monitoring has been conducted for determination of noise levels at seven

locations in the study area. The noise levels at each location were recorded for 24 hrs.

The results obtained were compared with the national standards and were found to be

within the standards. The collected data are:

Table 9.9: Ambient Noise Level Status

Station Name Dhulkhera Parli Suwana Mandpiya Swaroopganj Bhinsakundal Jawasiya

Station Code N1 N2 N3 N4 N5 N6 N7

Date of Sampling

06.11.2013 08.11.2013 11.11.2013 13.11.2013 15.11.2013 18.11.2013 20.11.2013

Day Time (6.00 AM to 10.00 PM)

7:00 AM 46.6 45.6 46.9 47.2 44.5 42.8 44.5

8:00 AM 48.9 49.1 48.7 49.9 46.9 46.9 48.9

9:00 AM 50.1 51.6 50.3 51.7 48.9 48.9 50.2

10:00 AM 51.6 52.4 51.6 52.4 50.6 50.4 49.9

11:00 AM 50.3 51.6 49.9 50.3 50.1 48.8 51.3

12 Noon 48.9 49.7 47.6 47.6 48.6 46.3 48

13 PM 47.3 46.3 45.2 46.1 46.3 42.3 46.2

14 PM 49.9 45.2 44.3 43.5 47.9 40.6 43.5

15 PM 50.2 46.9 47.2 46.9 48.7 46.5 45.8

16 PM 51.3 47.9 49.9 48.6 46.9 48.8 46.9

17 PM 52.6 49.9 50.1 49.7 48.9 49.6 48.9





MAY’ 2015 168

18 PM 51 50.1 47.3 50.2 50.3 51.2 50.2

19 PM 52.4 48.5 46.9 48.6 51.9 47.6 51.3

20 PM 50.6 46.3 44.3 46.3 48.9 44.2 48.6

21 PM 48.9 44.2 42.6 43.2 46.3 40.2 42.6

22 PM 46.3 41.3 40.3 41.1 42.2 38.9 38.9

Maximum 52.6 52.4 51.6 52.4 51.9 51.2 51.3

Minimum 46.3 41.3 40.3 41.1 42.2 38.9 38.9

Day Equivalent

50.2 48.8 48 48.6 48.6 47.2 48.3

Night Time (10.00 PM to 6.00 AM)

23 PM 42.2 38.9 38.5 38.9 38.6 36.4 36.2

24 MN 40.1 35.6 36.9 36.7 35.8 35.1 35.6

1:00 AM 38.6 35 35.4 35.2 35.2 35 35.1

2:00 AM 35.3 35.6 35.1 35 35.1 35.6 35.4

3:00 AM 36.4 35.9 36.9 37.2 36.8 36.9 36.9

4:00 AM 37.2 36.9 37.3 38.2 37.9 38.7 37.9

5:00 AM 38.9 41.6 39.9 39.9 39.7 39.1 38.6

6:00 AM 42.5 43.7 41.5 43.6 41.9 41.3 39.9

Maximum 42.5 43.7 41.5 43.6 41.9 41.3 39.9

Minimum 35.3 35 35.1 35 35.1 35 35.1

Night Equivalent

39.6 39.1 37.7 38.5 37.7 37.3 36.7

9.3.5 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

The study area includes the 170 villages of Tehsil & District - Bhilwara within 10 km of

area from mine periphery.

Table 9.10: Demography Profile of the Study Area


1. No. of Villages 170

2. Total Population 5,93,372

a. Male 3,04,617

b. Female 2,88,755

3. No. of Households 1 21,982

4. No. of Literates 3,75,707

a. Male 2,19,241

b. Female 1,56,466

5. Main Workers 2,10,004

a. Male 1,55,751

b. Female 54,253

6. Marginal Workers 34,586

a. Male 13,658





MAY’ 2015 169

b. Female 20,928

7. Non-workers 3,48,782

a. Male 1,35,208

b. Female 2,13,574

(Source: Census, 2011)

9.3.6 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT

9.4 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES

The summary of anticipated adverse environmental impacts due to the proposed project

and mitigation measures are given below:-


Land Environment

� Erosion of channel bed and

banks

� Increase in channel slope

� Change in channel

morphology

� Offsets on both the side of bank will be left to prevent the collapse of sides.

� Excavation will be carried out in a manner so that water flow is not

obstructed.

� No loss of top soil is expected as the sand is exposed in river bed surface.

� Sand mining will be restricted down to 3.0m below river bed or 1.0m above

the ground water table, whichever less. Therefore, the mining will not

intersect the ground water table.

� Dredging will not be resorted for mining of Bajri.

� Quantities will be strictly limited so that sand accumulation rates are

sufficient to avoid extended impacts on channel morphology.

Core Zone Buffer Zone

Flora

Grass - 6 Species Grass - 7 Species

Herb - 17 Species Herbs - 33 Species

Shrubs - 5 Species Shrubs - 12 Species

Tree - 5 Species Tree - 29 Species

Fauna

Amphibian - 0 Species Amphibian - 2 Species

Reptiles - 2 Species Reptiles - 6 Species

Avifauna - 8 Species Avifauna - 32 Species

Butterflies - 5 Species

Mammals - 5 Species Mammals - 6 Species

One Schedule I & One schedule – II species reported i.e. Indian

peafowl and Mongoose in the buffer zone.





MAY’ 2015 170

� Mining will be carried out as per approved mine plan in scientific and

systematic way.

� Safety Zone or Buffer area will be created from the river banks to minimize

the slope instability & erosion and to increase the stability of structures.

These safety zones will not be mined out.

Water Environment

� Impairment in riparian

vegetation

� Change in flow patterns

resulting from modification of

the river bed

� Offsets on both the side of bank will be left to prevent the collapse of sides

and thereby protecting the riparian vegetation/ flora.

� The bajri mining will be restricted up to 3.0m from the river bed or 1.0m

above the water table or whichever is less. So, it will not affect the ground

water.

� A safety zone of 45.0 m radius is being earmarked for the wells located in

the river bed.

� In the projects, it is not proposed to divert or truncate any part of the stream.

There will not be any adverse impact on surface hydrology and ground water

regime due to this project.

� Sand mining will be done according to guidelines and rules for proper and

scientific method of mining during the period of extracting the sand. Thus,

the project activities shall not have any adverse affect on the physical

components of the environment and therefore may not have any effect on

the recharge of ground waters or affect the water quality.

� Portable toilets will be used. Sewage generated will be channelized into

septic tank followed by soak pit.

� Continuous monitoring of ground water samples will be done as

precautionary measures.

Air Environment

� Dust will be generated mainly

during excavation, loading &

unloading activities.

� Gaseous pollutants will by

generated mostly by the

traffic.

� It will be ensured that all the vehicles plying in the working zone are properly

tuned and maintained to keep emissions within the permissible limits.

� At loading & unloading points and transportation routes, arrangement for

water sprinkling will be made to minimize dust generation.

� In order to predict changes in the air quality, AERMOD version 7.1.0 model

was used. The maximum incremental ground level concentrations of

particulate matter PM10 & PM2.5, and gaseous pollutants NOX & CO from the

different mining activities for the study period (post-monsoon) with EMP

were observed to be 14.1 µg/m3, 6.7 µg/m

3, 9.0 µg/m

3 and 6.3 µg/m

3

respectively.

� The resultant will remain within the National Ambient Air Quality Standards

for industrial/ residential areas.

Noise Environment





MAY’ 2015 171

� Noise due to mining activities.

� Noise due to vehicular

movement.

� The noise levels from all these sources are periodical and restricted to

particular operation.

� The noise measurement data indicated that present noise levels in the study

area is within the permissible limits of National Ambient Noise Quality

Standards.

� Thus, due to natural attenuation effects by proper green belt/ maintenance of

machines etc., the impact of noise levels will be minimal.

Socio-Economic Environment

� Employment generation

� Health impacts

� Education Facilities

� The mining activity puts negligible change in the socio economic profile.

� No displacement (0) is proposed due to the bajri mine.

� Approx. 122 local workers will get employment opportunities along with

periodical training to generate local skills.

� New patterns of indirect employment/ income will generate.

� Regular health Check up camp.

� Assistance to schools and scholarship to children will be provided.

Biological Environment

� Impact on biodiversity

� Impact on threatened species

� The core zone does not encompass any threatened flora or fauna species.

However, from buffer zone, Peacock Schedule – I species was reported, for

which conservation plan has been prepared.

� Only some common herbs, shrubs and grass will be cleared. So there will be

no impact on the biodiversity.

� About 7,500 local and native species will be planted every year.

� Green belt development with suitable species will enhance the biodiversity of

the project area.

� Implementation of conservation plan for Peacock will help to improve

population status of that species.

9.5 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME

9.5.1 AIR

Air quality monitoring will be carried out as per norms of RSPCB and CPCB.

9.5.2 WATER

Regular monitoring of ground water quality will be carried out at suitable locations. Water

samples will be collected four times in a year i.e. Pre - Monsoon, Monsoon, Post -

Monsoon and winter.





MAY’ 2015 172

9.5.3 NOISE

Noise level will be recorded periodically at mine site near operating machines during day

and night time.

9.5.4 HEALTH AND SANITATION

Periodical medical checkup of workers is being done and medical facility provided.

Toilets and urinals will be provided near the mine site. Drinking water will be made

available to the workers.

9.6 ADDITIONAL STUDIES

9.6.1 PUBLIC HEARING

Public hearing was successfully executed as per the guidelines of EIA Notification 14th

September, 2006 and its subsequent amendments on dated 23.12.2014. Issues raised

during the public hearing has been properly addressed along the budgetary provision

with action plan has been given in section – VI.

9.6.2 REPLENISHMENT STUDY

Replenishment Rate is the rate at which sand / gravel is transported into the river

channel, which is under examination or subjected to sand extraction. Dandy - Bolton

equations are often used to calculate the sedimentation yield. The formula uses

catchment area and mean annual runoff as key determinants to give a yield value.

These equations include all types of sediment yield (sheet and rill erosion, gully erosion,

channel bed and bank erosion and mass movement).

The total annual suspended and bed load sediment yield is computed and found

3,42,712 tonnes / year in the catchment area as replenishment against the mined out

quantities.

9.6.3 RISK ASSESSMENT & MANAGEMENT

Risk analysis is the systematic study of uncertainties and risks encountered in various

areas. Risk analysts seek to identify the risks involved in mining operations, to

understand how and when they arise, and estimate the impact (financial or otherwise) of

adverse outcomes. It also defines and analyzes the dangers to individuals, businesses

and government agencies posed by potential natural and human-caused adverse

events.





MAY’ 2015 173

However, there are various factors, which can create unsafe working conditions /

hazards in mining of Bajri (minor minerals) from river bed. The following types of hazards

are identified during the Bajri mining operations:-

1. Accident during sand/mineral loading, transportation and dumping

2. Accident due to vehicular movement

3. Inundation/Flooding

4. Quick Sand Condition

Following procedure will be followed for effective management of any disaster in the

mine.

Step 1: Identification of Disaster risk.

Step 2: Identification of persons at risk

Step 3: Removal of Hazard

Step 4: Evaluation of the risk

Step 5: Control measures to be taken

Step 6: Maintain Assessment records

Step 7: Review

9.7 PROJECT BENEFITS

The demand of Bajri has been rising in the state as a result of rising in construction

activities and development of the proposed project aims to fulfill the supply of Bajri. The

capacity of mine is 2.24 MMTPA, aiming to fill the demand – supply gap.

This river bed sand mining will generate direct and indirect employment. Economy of the

area will get a boost and there will be overall growth of the region in terms of education,

health, training, awareness, transport, automobile, industry, and infrastructure. The

standard of living accordingly will also get an upliftment on the positive side. Plantation

will be carried out as social forestry programme in villages, school and the areas

allocated by the Panchayat / State authorities to improve environment of its surrounding

area.


Environmental Management Plan (EMP) aims at the reservation of ecological system by

considering in – built pollution abatement facilities at the mine site. Some of the major

criteria governing the environmental measures will be adopted.

9.8.1 LAND USE MANAGEMENT

To minimize the adverse effects, the following suggestions have been made.





MAY’ 2015 174

� Bajri will not be excavated within 45m of any rail/ road bridge. Safety zone of about

45m on each side of the bridge has been earmarked. No workings will be extended

in this zone.

� 20m offset will be left against the banks to protect side collapse/ scouring and

riparian vegetation

� A safety zone of 45.0m radius is being earmarked for the wells located in the river

bed.

� Regular visual observations will be made for erosion of river banks. Any irregular or

abnormal condition, if observed will be taken care of. The banks will be revamped

before the monsoon and during the suspension of mining activity.

� Soil samples collected from strategic locations and analysis will be done once in

every two years with regard to poisonous constituents, if any.

� To prevent erosion, moving the road or footpath will be kept away from the river’s

edge.

� Care will be taken to ensure that ponding is not formed in the river bed

9.8.2 WATER POLLUTION MANAGEMENT

Some of the control measures adopted for controlling water pollution are as follows:-

� Based on results from monitoring corrective regulatory measures will be taken.

� Measurement of water level fluctuations to assess impact of mining activity on the

water table depletion in close proximity of dug wells and bore wells.

� Rainwater harvesting has been proposed which has been accepted world wide as

cost-effective methods for augmenting ground water resources and for

arresting/reversing the declining trends of ground water levels.

� Regular monitoring and analysis of water samples at strategic locations will be

carried out to monitor the water quality.

� Domestic waste water will be channelized into septic tank followed by soak pit.

9.8.3 AIR POLLUTION MANAGEMENT

Following mitigation measures are envisaged:-

� The speed of the vehicles will be maintained uniform.

� Regular pollution checks and certification of vehicles will be done.

� Limited number of mine-related vehicle will be maintained on the public roadways to

reduce the traffic to minimize impacts on local people.

� The loaded vehicles will be covered with tarpaulin.





MAY’ 2015 175

� Over loading will be avoided and free board will be left in the loaded trucks to prevent

spillage.

� The roads will be maintained.

� Regular cleaning will be done to reduce the chances of road dust to become

airborne.

� Water sprinkling will be done on a fixed stretch of paved road passing through the

villages.

� Natural barriers will be developed along the roadside to control the dispersion of dust

particles.

� Fixed transportation routes will be decided to transport the sand and will be

maintained properly.

� The use of unimproved roads will be limited to emergency use only.

� Speed breakers will be constructed to restrict the speed of transporting vehicles.

However, limiting of vehicular speed will be adopted.

� Regular monitoring and analysis will be carried out through collection of air samples

from strategic monitoring sites. If the parameters go beyond the permissible

tolerance limits, corrective regulation measure will be taken.

9.8.4 NOISE POLLUTION MANAGEMENT

The following control measures are to be undertaken to bring down the noise levels:-

� Noise barriers will be constructed to control the noise pollution.

� Noisy activities will be scheduled at normal working hours (daytime hours) to the

extent possible when the environment is least sensitive to noise impact.

� Regular inspection and maintenance of vehicles and equipment will be performed to

ensure efficiency and worn parts will be replaced.

� The vehicles will be maintained in good condition and overloading will not be done.

� Speed limits will be enforced in relation to road conditions and on-route communities.

� Noise monitoring will be conducted on a regular basis to determine compliance with

noise criteria.

� Personal Protective Equipments i.e., earmuffs and earplugs will be provided to

workers, working in high noise areas.

� Periodical medical checkup will be organized for all workers to check any noise

related health problems.

� Operational noise level status will be displayed on machines to identify the extent of

noise level and to control the exposure times at which worker are exposed to higher

noise levels.





MAY’ 2015 176

9.8.5 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

� To avoid any adverse effect on the health of the workers due to dust, noise etc.

extensive measures has to be adapted related to safety aspect.

� Regular maintenance and testing all the tools & equipments as per manufacturer’s

guidelines.

� Provision of personal protective equipment to the workers working in the mine.

� Periodical Medical Examination of all workers by medical specialists will be

conducted.


9.8.6 SOCIO-ECONOMIC MANAGEMENT

� Environmental officer will be responsible to take-care the performance of mine on

environmental issues.

� Approx. 122 local workers will be directly and about 15 will be indirectly employed.

� Employment opportunities along with periodical training to generate local skills.

� Local employment will be ensured. On the job training to local people will be given

and periodically upgraded.

� Regular health camps to trace the developments and control any ill-consequences

due to any mining will be done under CSR.

� As a part of Corporate Social Responsibility, it is proposed to spent cost of Rs 14.0

lacs as capital cost with recurring amount of Rs. 1.2 lacs on annual basis for local

development activities of the concerned issues observed in the villages Meaokheri

Gadarmala, Kanya Kheri, Mandpiya, Bholi, Dhulkhera, Gokalpura, Suwana,

Jawasiya, Barrod, Kherabad, Patliyas, Bhaga Ka Khera, Malikhera, Bhadalikhera,

Akola, Sayla, Kalyanpura, Baroliya, Hansiyas, Mata Ji Ka Khera, Kodukota,

Gdriakhera, Sourpganj, Solankiyon Ka Khera, Pipli, Malan, Kewara, Dhumras,

Bhainsakhundal, Kalundiya, Pithas, Sanganer, Palri, Pondras.

9.8.7 BIOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT

� Mining activities will not cause any harm to riparian vegetation cover as the working

will not extend beyond the offset left against the banks.

� The lease area is devoid of any vegetation. Hence, it is proposed to develop social

forestry in the approach villages at public places like school, PHC’s, Panchayat

Bhawan with due permission from Panchayat and in consultation with Forest

Department/ local authorities.





MAY’ 2015 177

� A total of about 7,500 trees of native species along with some fruit bearing and

medicinal trees will be planted at various places in a span of five years.

� The green belt development will be carried out by Project Proponent and

maintenance will be done by the villagers/ NGO’s with their active participations.

9.9 CONCLUSION

EIA study was performed as per the approved TOR. Various environmental attributes

were studied relating with aspects of mining activities. The related impacts were

identified and evaluated. Considering all the possible ways to mitigate the environmental

concerns Environmental Management Plan was prepared and accordingly fund was

allocated. The EMP has been dynamic, flexible and subject to periodic review. CSR

activities were identified and for its time bound implementation, fund has been allocated.

The project will increase the revenue of the State Govt. as well as it will help in the social

upliftment of the local people. The greenbelt development programme will help in

increasing the green cover in the nearby areas. Thus, the proposed project is not likely

to affect the environment or adjacent ecosystem adversely. The Senior Management will

be responsible for the project review of EMP and its implementation to ensure that the

EMP remains effective and appropriate. Thus, the proper steps will be taken to

accomplish all the goals mentioned in the EMP and the project will bring the positive

impact in the study area.

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

PROJECT:- RIVER BED SAND MINING SECTION – X- DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED




MAY’ 2015 178

SECTION – X

INDEX

10.0 DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANT ENGAGED ...................................................... 179

PROJECT:- BAJRI MINE SECTION – XI- DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED




MAY’ 2015 179

10.0 DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANT ENGAGED

Declaration by Experts contributing to the EIA of Bajri Mine (Minor Mineral).

I hereby, certify that I was a part of the EIA team in the following capacity that developed the

above EIA.

EIA Coordinator

Name Mr. K. N. S. Rao

Asstt. EIA Coordinator Neha Bhargava

Signature & Date

Period of Involvement 05.03.2013 – 23.03.201

Contact Information 0141-4013996, 4016996

Functional Area Experts: -

S.

No.

Functional

Areas

Name of the Expert/s Involvement

(Period & Task**)

Signature &

Date

1 AP K. N. Sudershan Rao

Neha Bhargava

� Relevant inventorization

� Prediction of air pollution and its

management.

2 WP Yashwant Bordia

� Relevant inventorization

� Prediction of water pollution and its

management.

� Water balance.

3 SHW Dr. Alok Pandey

Prabhakar Sharma

� Identification of nature of waste,

categorization, and quantity of

generated OB/ waste.

� Prediction of waste pollution and its

management.

4 SE Dr. Arvind Dubey � Secondary data of Census of India,

2001.

� Socio- Economic impact

assessment. Study of the socio

economic and cultural aspects.

5 EB Dr. Yati Kachhawa � Ecological and biodiversity survey

� Identification of species (flora and

fauna).

PROJECT:- BAJRI MINE SECTION – XI- DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED




MAY’ 2015 180

� Conservation plan for fauna, in case

of schedule-I.

6 HG Vikrant Mahendran � Hydrogeological survey for

assessing aquifer distribution of the

area

� Water resource evaluation of the

area.

� Pre-monsoon & Post-monsoon

collection of water level & quality

data.

7 GS Vikrant Mahendran � Field Survey for assessing the

regional and local geology of the

area.

8 AQ K. N. Sudershan Rao

Neha Bhargava

� Study of primary data

� Air Quality Modelling and its

interpretation.

9 NV K. N. Sudershan Rao

� Prediction of Noise pollution.

� Mitigation measures

10 LU Vikrant Mahendran � Satellite imaginary.

� Inference

11 RH K. N. Sudershan Rao

� Assessment of risk involved, if any.

� Management plan for safety.

Declaration by the Head of the Accredited Consultant Organization

I, Sunita Mantri, hereby, confirm that the above mentioned experts prepared the EIA of River Bed

Sand Mining. I also confirm that I shall be fully accountable for any misleading information

mentioned in this statement.

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

Signature

Name Mrs. Sunita Mantri

Designation CMD

Name of the EIA Consultant Organization Enkay Enviro Services Pvt. Ltd., Jaipur

NABET Certificate No. & Issue Date Accredited consultant at S. No. 45 as per List of

Accredited Consultant Organizations

ENKAY GROUP

Registered Office:

24-B, Dadu Marg, Gopal Bari, Jaipur-302001

Ph: 0141-4013996, 4023996 Fax. 0141-4026996

E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.enkayenviro.com

Let us join hands to save Earth

BAJRI (MINOR MINERAL) MINE - Welcome to...

Documents

Transcript of BAJRI (MINOR MINERAL) MINE - Welcome to...