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STUDY PERIOD-DECEMBER, 2013 TO FEBRUARY – 2014 NON FOREST LAND
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT-
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR
RIVER BED MINING PROJECT OF MINOR MINERAL
ORDINARY SAND (BAJRI) AT
Rivers, Nallah, Gair Mumkin Nadi in
Tehsil – Pisangan & District – Ajmer,
State - Rajasthan
NAME OF RIVER – SARASWATI RIVER & SAGARMATI RIVER Purpose – Fresh Grant,
Proposed Production – 11,20,000 TPA
APPLIED LEASE AREA – 163.4503 Hect. PROJECT COST – 66.0 LAC CATEGORY- ΄A΄
APPLICANT EIA CONSULTANT SHRI ARJUN SINGH M/S UDAIPUR MIN-TECH PVT. LTD. VILLAGE CHANDUPURA, 206-APEKSHA COMPLEX, SECTOR NO.-11,
NASIBPUR KANNA, HIRAN MAGRI, UDAIPUR-313002 (RAJ.).
TEHSIL – NAGINA, PH- 91-294-2489672 (OFF.) Mob. 9414167672
DIST. – BIJNAUR (U.P.) E mail :- [email protected],
ACCREDITED BY NABET (S. NO. 158) CATEGORY ‘A’ FOR SECTOR 1 & ‘B’
CATEGORY FOR SECTOR 22 & 38
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CONTENTS
CHAPTER
NO.
PARTICULAR PAGE NO.
0 ACCREDITATION CERTIFICATE OF NABET 3-4
0 COMPLIANCE TO TERM OF REFERENCE
(TOR) 5-38
I INTRODUCTION 40-50
II PROJECT DESCRIPTION 51-68
III DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT 69-162
IV ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
& MITIGATION MEASURES 163-183
V ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES 184-185
VI ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM 186-191
VII ADDITIONAL STUDIES 192-199
VIII PROJECT BENEFITS 200-203
IX ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 204-217
X SUMMARY & CONCLUSION 218-222
XI DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED 223-227
- QUESTIONNAIRE 228-267
- ANNEXURES 268-412
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Minutes of 86th Accreditation Committee Meeting for Surveillance
Assessment held on August 13, 2014
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INDEX
S.NO. PARTICULAR PAGE NO.
CHAPTER - I
INTRODUCTION 40-50
1.1 PURPOSE OF REPORT 40
1.2 IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT & PROJECT
PROPONENT
41
1.3 BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION 41
1.4 PRODUCTION DETAILS 42
1.5 LOCATION AND COMMUNICATION 44
1.6 OBJECTIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT PLAN
46
1.7 METHODOLOGY FOR EIA 46
1.8 SCOPE OF THE STUDY 47
1.9 TERMS OF REFERENCE 50
CHAPTER – II
PROJECT DESCRIPTION 51-68
2.1 NATURE OF THE PROJECT 51
2.2 NEED OF THE PROJECT 51
2.3 LOCATION 51
2.4 PHYSIOGRAPHY 52
2.5 DRAINAGE 52
2.6 DEMAND SUPPLY GAP 52
2.7 DOMESTIC/EXPORT MARKETS 53
2.8 ALTITUDE OF THE AREA 53
2.9 REGIONAL & LOCAL GEOLOGY 54
2.10 ESTIMATION OF RESERVE 55
2.11 YEAR WISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN 57
2.12 METHOD OF MINING 59
2.13 REPLENISHMENT OF THE AREA 59
2.14 EMPLOYMENT GENERATION 63
2.15 WASTE GENERATION 63
2.16 TRANSPORTATION 64
2.17 ANTICIPATED LIFE OF MINE 66
2.18 USE OF MINERALS 66
2.19 UTILITIES AND SITE SERVICES 66
CHAPTER – III
DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT 69-162
3.1 GENERAL 69
3.2 STUDY AREA AT A GLANCE 70
3.3 TOPOGRAPHY 72
3.4 CLIMATIC CONDITION 74
3.5 PHYSIOGRAPHY 75
3.6 REPLENISHMENT OF THE AREA 77
3.7 HUMAN SETTLEMENT 77
3.8 HYDROLOGICAL ASPECT 77
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3.9 METEOROLOGY 79
3.10 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY 83
3.11 NOISE ENVIRONMENT 97
3.12 SOIL ENVIRONMENT 104
3.13 WATER ENVIRONMENT 108
3.14 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT 115
3.15 LAND ENVIRONMENT 136
3.16 SOCIO – ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT 141
CHAPTER - IV
ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATION
MEASURES 163-183
4.1 INTRODUCTION 163
4.2 IMPACT ON TOPOGRAPHY & DRAINAGE 164
4.3 IMPACT ON CLIMATE 165
4.5 IMPACT ON AIR ENVIRONMENT 166
4.6 IMPACT ON NOISE LEVEL 176
4.7 IMPACT ON HYDROLOGICAL CONDITION 177
4.8 IMPACT ON WATER QUALITY 178
4.9 IMPACT ON FLORA & FAUNA 178
4.10 IMPACT ON LAND ENVIRONMENT 179
4.11 IMPACT ON SOIL 181
4.12 IMPACT ON SOCIO ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT 181
4.13 DETAILS OF INFRASTRUCTURAL FACILITIES FOR
WORKERS 183
4.14 STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT
ACTION PLAN 183
CHAPTER – V
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME 184-185
5.1 INTRODUCTION 184
5.2 FACTOR BEHIND THE SELECTION OF PROJECT
SITE 184
5.3 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVE SITE 185
5.4 FACTOR BEHIND SELECTION OF PROPOSED
TECHNOLOGY 185
5.5 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGY 185
CHAPTER – VI
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME 186-191
6.1 INTRODUCTION 186
6.2 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT CELL 186
6.3 RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT TEAM
188
6.4 MONITORING SCHEDULE AND PARAMETERS 189
6.5 BUDGETARY PROVISION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT
190
CHAPTER –VII
ADDITIONAL STUDIES 192-199
7.1 INTRODUCTION 192
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7.2 PUBLIC CONSULTATION 192
7.3 RISK ASSESSMENT & DMP 196
7.4 SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT, R&R ACTION
PLAN 199
CHAPTER – VIII
PROJECT BENEFITS 200-203
8.1 INTRODUCTION 200
8.2 IMPROVEMENTS IN THE SOCIAL
INFRASTRUCTURE 200
8.3 IMPROVEMENTS IN THE PHYSICAL
INFRASTRUCTURE 201
8.4 HEALTH & SAFETY 201
8.5 EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL 202
8.6 OTHER TANGIBLE BENEFITS 203
CHAPTER – IX
ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN 204-217
9.1 INTRODUCTION 204
9.2 RIVER COURSE ENVIRONMENT 204
9.3 AIR ENVIRONMENT 205
9.4 NOISE ENVIRONMENT 206
9.5 WATER MANAGEMENT 207
9.6 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT 208
9.7 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT 208
9.8 PLANTATION DEVELOPMENT 209
9.9 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT 211
9.10 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH 213
9.11 PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY 215
9.12 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CELL 216
CHAPTER – X
SUMMARY & CONCLUSION 218-222
10.1 INTRODUCTION 218
10.2 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION MEASURES 218
10.3 DETAILS OF THE PROJECT 219
10.4 IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE 220
10.5 BUDGETARY PROVISION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT 220
10.6 GREENBELT DEVELOPMENT 221
10.7 RECOMMENDATION 221
CHAPTER - XI
DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANT ENGAGED 223-227
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LIST OF TABLES
TABLE
NO.
PARTICULAR PAGE NO.
1.1 LAND USE PATTERN OF THE AREA 43
1.2 PROJECT DETAILS 43
1.3 DATA GENERATION 47
2.1 LOCATION OF THE PROJECT 51
2.2 COORDINATE OF THE APPLIED LEASE AREA 53
2.3 LENGTH & WIDTH OF THE APPLIED LEASE
AREA
53
2.4 YEAR WISE SEQUENTIAL PLAN 58
2.5 REPLENISHMENT CALCULATION OF THE
APPLIED LEASE AREA
62
2.6 WATER REQUIREMENT 67
3.1 STUDY AREA AT A GLANCE 70
3.2 MEAN TEMPERATURE & RELATIVE HUMIDITY
RECORDS FROM IMD STATIONS
80
3.3 MEAN TEMPERATURE & RELATIVE HUMIDITY
RECORDS FROM SITE AREA
81
3.4 LOCATION OF AMBIENT AIR MONITORING
STATIONS
83
3.5 PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING VARIOUS
AIR QUALITY PARAMETERS
86
3.6 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY (LEVEL- PM10,
PM2.5,SO2, NOX)
87
3.7 COMPARISON OF AIR MONITORING RESULT 95
3.8 RESULTS OF FREE SILICA IN PM10 96
3.9 LOCATION OF NOISE MONITORING STATION 98
3.10 NOISE LEVEL WITHIN THE STUDY AREA 101
3.11 STANDARDS OF AMBIENT NOISE LEVEL 101
3.12 TRAFFIC DENSITY 102
3.13 EXISTING TRAFFIC SCENARIO & LOS 103
3.14 DURING MINE OPERATION PUCS 104
3.15 MODIFIED TRAFFIC SCENARIO & LOS 104
3.16 SOIL SAMPLING LOCATION IN THE STUDY
AREA
105
3.17 SOIL ANALYSIS RESULTS 108
3.18 GROUND WATER SAMPLING LOCATION 110
3.19 ANALYSIS RESULTS OF GROUND WATER 113
3.20 LIST OF SAMPLING LOCATION FOR
ECOLOGICAL STUDY
117
3.21 LIST OF PLANT SPECIES IN THE STUDY AREA 124
3.22 LIST OF MEDICINAL PLANTS IN THE STUDY
AREA
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3.23 LIST OF MAMMAL SPECIES IN THE STUDY
AREA
132
3.24 LIST OF BIRD SPECIES IN THE STUDY AREA 133
3.26 LAND USE PATTERN BASED ON SATELLITE
IMAGES
138
3.27 LAND USE PATTERN OF PRE-OPERATIONAL,
OPERATIONAL PHASE OF CORE ZONE
141
3.28 LIST OF SAMPLING LOCATION FOR SOCIO-
ECONOMIC STUDY
142
3.29 DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE OF THE STUDY AREA 146
3.30 LITERACY DETAILS 150
3.31 DEMOGRAPHIC SUMMARY OF THE STUDY
AREA 153
3.32 MAIN WORKER EMPLOYMENT PATTERN 153
4.1 PREDICTED AMBIENT AIR QUALITY
CONCENTRATION IN OPERATIONAL PHASE
172
4.2 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT MATRIX 183
6.1 MONITORING SCHEDULE AND PARAMETERS 190
6.2 COST OF ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
MEASURES
190
7.1 MINUTES OF PUBLIC HEARING 192
8.1 EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL 202
9.1 STAGE WISE PLANTATION PROGRAMME 209
9.2 LIST OF PLANT SPECIES FOR PLANTATION 210
9.3 CSR ACTIVITIES 212
9.4 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH IMPACTS &
MEASURES
213
10.1 PROJECT DETAILS 219
10.2 MONITORING SCHEDULE AND PARAMETERS 220
10.3 COST OF ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
MEASURES
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LIST OF FIGURES FIG.NO. PARTICULAR PAGE NO.
2.1 TRANSPORTATION ROUTE MAP 65
2.2 WATER BALANCE DIAGRAM 68
3.1 PHOTOGRAPH OF RIVER BED AREA 72
3.2 TOPOGRAPHY OF THE STUDY AREA 73
3.3 PHOTOGRAPHS OF FIELD VISIT BY EIA
COORDINATOR 74
3.4 DRAINAGE PATTERN OF THE STUDY AREA 76
3.5 WIND ROSE DIAGRAM 82
3.6 SAMPLING LOCATION MAP OF AMBIENT AIR
QUALITY MONITORING 84
3.7 PHOTOGRAPHS OF AMBIENT AIR SAMPLING IN
THE STUDY AREA 85
3.8 NOISE & TRAFFIC DENSITY MONITORING
LOCATION MAP 99
3.9 PHOTOGRAPHS OF NOISE MONITORING IN THE
STUDY AREA 100
3.10 SOIL SAMPLING LOCATION IN THE STUDY AREA 106
3.11 PHOTOGRAPHS OF SOIL SAMPLING IN THE STUDY
AREA 107
3.12 SCHEMATIC REPRESENTATION OF SITE
ELEVATION, ULTIMATE WORKING DEPTH &
GROUND WATER OF BLOCK NO. 1 (SARASWATI
RIVER)
109
3.13 SCHEMATIC REPRESENTATION OF SITE
ELEVATION, ULTIMATE WORKING DEPTH &
GROUND WATER OF BLOCK NO. 2 (SAGARMATI
RIVER)
110
3.14 GROUND WATER SAMPLING LOCATION MAP 111
3.15 PHOTOGRAPHS OF WATER SAMPLING LOCATION 112
3.16 SAMPLING LOCATION FOR ECOLOGICAL STUDY 118
3.17 PHOTOGRAPHS OF PLANT SPECIES OBSERVED IN
THE STUDY AREA 119
3.18 LAND USE PATTERN OF THE STUDY AREA 139
3.19 SATELLITE IMAGE OF THE STUDY AREA 140
3.20 SAMPLING LOCATION FOR SOCIO-ECONOMIC
ENVIRONMENT 143
3.21 PHOTOGRAPHS OF SOCIO ECONOMIC SURVEY IN
THE STUDY AREA 144
3.22 POPULATION DETAILS OF THE STUDY AREA 156
3.23 LITERATE & ILLITERATE POPULATION OF THE
STUDY AREA 157
3.24 SEX RATIO OF THE STUDY AREA 157
3.25 EMPLOYMENT PATTERN OF THE STUDY AREA 158
3.26 MAIN WORKER EMPLOYMENT PATTERN OF THE
STUDY AREA 158
4.1 GROUND LEVEL CONCENTRATION OF AMBIENT
AIR UALITY IN OPERATIONAL PHASE OF (BLOCK
NO. 1, SARASWATI RIVER) 1 KM FOR PM10
173
4.2 GROUND LEVEL CONCENTRATION OF AMBIENT 173
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AIR UALITY IN OPERATIONAL PHASE OF (BLOCK
NO. 1, SARASWATI RIVER) 10 KM FOR PM10
4.3 GROUND LEVEL CONCENTRATION OF AMBIENT
AIR UALITY IN OPERATIONAL PHASE OF (BLOCK
NO. 2, SAGARMATI RIVER) 1 KM FOR PM10
174
4.4 GROUND LEVEL CONCENTRATION OF AMBIENT
AIR UALITY IN OPERATIONAL PHASE OF (BLOCK
NO. 2, SAGARMATI RIVER) 10 KM FOR PM10
174
4.5 GROUND LEVEL CONCENTRATION OF
TRANSPORTATION ROUTE IN OPERATIONAL
PHASE IN THE STUDY AREA
175
6.1 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT CELL 187
LIST OF ANNEXURES
ANNEXURE NO. PARTICULAR
I COPY OF TOR LETTER
II COPY OF LETTER OF INTENT
III COPY OF KHASRA NUMBER WITH APPLIED AREA
IV COPY OF JAMABANDI WITH KHASRA MAP
V COPY OF APPROVAL LETTER OF MINING PLAN
VI COPY OF RESULTS OF AIR MONITORING
VII COPY OF DAY WISE DATA OF AIR MONITORING
VIII COPY OF RESULTS OF FREE SILICA IN PM10
IX COPY OF RESULTS OF NOISE MONITORING
X COPY OF ANALYSIS RESULTS OF SOIL SAMPLES
XI COPY OF ANALYSIS RESULTS OF GROUND
WATER QUALITY
XII COPY OF LIST OF FLORA & FAUNA FROM FOREST
DEPARTMENT
XIII COPY OF MINUTES OF PUBLIC HEARING
XIV COPY OF DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANT
ENGAGED
LIST OF PLATES
PLATE NO. PARTICULAR
1 LOCATION MAP
2 KEY PLAN
3 SURFACE PLAN
4 GEOLOGICAL PLAN & SECTIONS
5 LAY OUT PLAN & SECTIONS
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OF
TERMS OF REFERENCE
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POINT TO BE CLARIFIED TO THE EXPERT APPRAISAL
COMMITTEE, (EAC), MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT & FORESTS
(MOEF), NEW DELHI AS PER THE APPROVED TOR FOR RIVER BED
MINING PROJECT OF BAJRI OF SHRI ARJUN SINGH, IN
SARASWATI & SAGARMATI RIVER, NALLAH, IN TEHSIL –
PISANGAN OF DISTRICT – AJMER, STATE – RAJASTHAN, APPLIED
LEASE AREA – 163.4503 HECT.
S N. Description as per MOEF Covered in EIA as per details
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.
This is a new applied lease area for which LOI has
been issued. Productions yet to be commence.
2 A copy of the document in
support of the fact that the
proponent is the rightful lessee
of the mine should be given.
A copy of Letter of Intent (LOI)
Anikha/Jai/Aj/Bajri/ML- 13/2013/887 dated
18.04.2013 issued by Additional Director (Mines),
DMG, Govt. of Rajasthan in favor of applicant &
attached as Annexure No. II. Mining plan for the
area was approved vide letter no. SME/AJ/MP/4804
dated 18.11.2013. Copy of mining plan approval
letter is attached as Annexure No. V.
3 All documents including
approved mine plan, EIA report
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.
All documents i.e. Approved Mine plan, EIA report
and public hearing documents are compatible with
one another in terms of the mine lease area,
production levels, waste generation and its
management and mining technology & it is in the
name of applicant and copy of same is enclosed.
4 All corner coordinates of the
mine lease area, superimposed
on a high resolution
imagery/toposheet should be
provided. Such as imagery of
the proposed area should
clearly show the land use and
other ecological features of the
study area (core and buffer
zone).
All corner coordinates of the applied lease area,
superimposed on toposheet in Plate No. II (Key Plan
of the Study Area). Block No. Latitude Longitude
Saraswati nadi
Block I of
51.3618 Ha.
26027’23.63” to
26027’36.75”N
74023’42.90” to
74025’14.18’’ E
Sagarmati nadi
Block II of
112.0885 Ha
26022’16.96” to
26021’57.32”N
74026’01.10”E to
74028’03.70’’ E
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5 Does the company have a well
laid down Environment policy
approved by its Board of
directors? If so, it may be spelt
out in the EIA report with
description of the prescribed
operating process/procedures to
bring into focus any
infringement/deviation/violatio
n of the environmental of forest
norms/conditions? The
hierarchical system or
administrative order of the
company to deal with the
environmental issues and for
ensuring compliance with the
EC conditions may also be
given. The system of reporting
of non-compliances/ violations
of environmental norms to the
board of Directors of the
company and/or shareholders or
stakeholders at large may also
be indicated in the EIA report.
Yes, Applicant has a well laid down Environment
Policy i.e. to
Promote environmental awareness among the
employees and encourage them to work in an
environmentally responsible manner.
Trained, educate and inform our employees about
environmental issues that may affect their work.
Where required by legislation or where significant
health, safety or environmental hazards exist,
develop and maintain appropriate emergency and
spill response programmes.
The Environmental policy, standard operating
procedures, hierarchal system, system of reporting
non-compliance has been furnished in Chapter – VI,
para. 6.2 & 6.3 on page no. 186 & 188 of EIA-EMP
Report.
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.
Mining i.e. removal / collection of sand will be
carried out by open cast manual and no
underground mining will be done. So no subsidence
study is required.
No drilling and blasting will be carried out.
Mining will be done as per approved mining plan &
progressive mine closure plan.
All safety measures will be adopted at the time of
operational phase as it is river bed mining –
- It will be implemented to prevent access to
excavation area by unauthorized person as per
Mines Act 1952; MMR, 1961.
- Removal/ collection of sand (Bajri) will be up to 3
meter depth.
- Protective equipment like dust musk, ear plug/
muffs and other equipment will be provided for use
by workers.
7 The study area will comprise of
10 km zone around the mine
lease from lease periphery and
the data contained in the EIA
The study area comprises of 10 km zone around the
applied mine lease boundary is shown in Plate No.
II - Key Plan of the Study Area.
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such as waste generation etc.
should be for the life of the
mine / lease period.
No waste will be generated during mining activities.
8 Land use of the study area
delineating forest area,
agricultural land, grazing land,
wildlife sanctuary and national
park, migratory routes of fauna,
water bodies, human
settlements & 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.
Land use of the study area Class Names Area (Ha.)
Agriculture Plantation 5746.81
Crop Land 24723.31
Fallow Land 5317.47
River 1380.22
Scrub land 13022.15
Forest Plantation 1292.63
Forest 3015.28
Water Bodies 227.14
Waste Land 3654.67
Habitation 549.59
Wet Land 4876.24
Open Scrub Land 1537.16
Total 65342.66
Land use of the core zone: -
Particulars
Pre
operational
phase
Operational
phase
Under mining Area -- 118.0000
Dumps -- --
Plantation -- 25.0000
Road 0.3400 0.3600
Railway Track -- --
Backfilled Mined
Out -- --
Remaining virgin
Govt. land 163.1103 20.0903
Total 163.4503 163.4503
The applied river bed lease area consists of Gair
Mumkin nadi. No forest land, grazing land &
agricultural land involved. There will not be any
permanent change in land use of the core zone, as
mining activity involves only collection of sand
(Bajri). Plantation will be done around the applied
lease area.
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 O/B or waste will be generated during course of
sand (Bajri) mining.
No R&R plan is required.
10 A Certificate from the
Competent Authority in the
State Forest Department
should be provided, confirming
the involvement of forest land,
The applied lease area is part of Gair Mumkin Nadi
& Nalla as per revenue record. No forest land
involved in the applied lease area.
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if any, in the project area. In
the event of any contrary claim
by the Project Proponent
regarding the status of forests,
the site may be inspected by the
State Forest Department along
with the Regional Office of the
Ministry to ascertain the status
of forests, based on which, the
Certificate in this regard as
mentioned above be issued. In
all such cases, it would be
desirable for representative of
the State Forest Department to
assist the Expert Appraisal
Committees.
11 Status of forestry clearance for
the broken up area and virgin
forestland involved in the
Project including deposition of
net present value (NPV) and
compensatory afforestation
(CA) should be indicated. A
copy of the forestry clearance
should also be furnished.
Not Applicable, as the applied lease area is part of
Gair Mumkin Nadi & Nallah as per revenue record.
No forest land involved.
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.
Not Applicable, as the applied lease area is part of
Gair Mumkin Nadi & Nallah as per revenue record.
No forest land involved.
13 The vegetation in the RF / PF
areas in the study area, with
necessary details, Should be
given.
There are two forests (one PF near Kishanpura
village & one RF near village Gaurikund) exist in
the study area. The vegetation in the RF / PF areas
given in the Chapter III, para. 3.14 on page no. 115
of EIA-EMP report.
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
Anticipated
impact on
flora & fauna
The flora & fauna in the core zone are so
common that they could be found in all
similar areas. So, no reduction in species
diversity & no specific mitigation measures
are proposed.
Habitat loss
or
fragmentatio
n
The proposed mining activity will not
change the existing land use of the area as
it is river bed which would be replenished
by natural means. Thus no habitat loss or
fragmentation is envisaged.
Additional
risk to rare or
endangered
There are no rare, endangered, endemic
species in the core as well as buffer area. So
no damage is going to be done on such life
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submitted. or endemic or
threatened
species.
forms, which require protection by the
proposed project.
15 Location of National parks,
Sanctuaries, Biosphere
Reserves, Wildlife corridors,
Tiger/Elephant reserves
(existing as well as proposed), if
any, within 10 km of the mine
lease should be clearly
indicated, supported by a
location map duly
authenticated by Chief Wildlife
Warden. Necessary clearance,
as may be applicable to such
projects due to proximity of the
ecologically sensitive areas as
mentioned above, should be
obtained from the State Wildlife
department/Chief Wildlife
Warden under the Wildlife
(Protection) Act, 1972 and copy
furnished.
No National parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere
Reserves, Wildlife corridors, Tiger/Elephant
reserves (existing as well as proposed), within 10
km of the applied mine lease.
16 A detailed biological study for
the study area [core zone &
buffer zone (10 km radius of the
periphery of the mine lease)]
shall be carried out. Details of
flora & 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 conversion should be
prepared in consultation with
State Forest and Wildlife Deptt.
and details furnished.
Necessary allocation of funds
for implementing the same
should be made as part of the
project cost.
Biological study of the study area [core zone &
buffer zone (10 km radius of the periphery of the
mine lease)] has been carried out by Ecology &
Biodiversity Expert during the winter season (Dec.
2013- Feb. 2014).
Details of flora and fauna of core & buffer zone are
given in Chapter III, para. 3.14 on page no. 115 of
EIA-EMP Report.
During the survey no fauna of Schedule – I has been
found in core zone as well as buffer zone.
17 Proximity to Areas declared as
‘Critically Polluted’ or the
Project areas likely to come
No Critically Polluted areas as notified by the
Central Pollution Control board are located within
10 km radius from the boundary of applied mining
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under the ‘Aravali Range’,
(attracting court restrictions for
mining operations), should also
be indicated and where so
required, clearance
certifications from the
prescribed Authorities, such as
the SPCB or State Mining Dept.
Should be secured and
furnished to the effect that the
proposed mining activities could
be considered.
lease area. The applied lease area does not fall
under ‘Aravali Range’. Certificate in this regards is
under process
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 proposed river bed mining project does not fall
under 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
There will be no displacement of people. R & R plan
is not required.
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Village including their R&R
and socio economic aspects
should be 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 complied
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 re-
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 (non-monsoon) primary baseline data on
ambient air quality (PM10, SO2 and NOx), water
quality, noise level, soil and flora and fauna has
been collected during post monsoon season
(December, 2013 to February, 2014) and the AAQ
and other data are compiled in the EIA and EMP
report.
The details of ambient air quality are given in
Chapter III, para. 3.10, on page no. 83 of EIA-EMP
Report.
AAQ and other data are compiled presented date-
wise in the EIA and EMP report. Refer Annexure
No. VII.
Site specific meteorological given in Chapter III,
para. 3.9 table 3.3 on page no. 79 of EIA-EMP
Report.
One monitoring station set within 500 m of the
mine lease in the pre-dominant downwind direction.
Refer Fig. 3.6 on page no. 84 of EIA-EMP Report.
The mineralogical composition of PM10 for free
silica given in Chapter III, Para. 3.10, Table 3.8 on
page no. 96 of EIA-EMP Report.
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 in to account the
impact of movement of vehicles
for transportation of mineral.
The details of the model used
and the input parameters used
for modeling should be
provided. The Air quality
contours may be shown on the
location map clearly indicating
the location of site, location of
sensitive receptors, if any, and
habitation. The wind roses
showing pre-dominant wind
direction may also be indicated
ISCST3 version: Perpetual Dispersion model, based
on steady state Gaussian plume dispersion, was
used for the prediction of ground level
concentrations.
Meteorological data generated at site during study
period has been used for onsite input met data.
Transportation details:
Proposed Capacity of mine/annum - 11,20,000 TPA
Proposed Capacity of mine/day – 4000 TPD
Transportation of Bajri from stack yard to
consumers will be by dumper through SH-59 &
existing village roads.
Transportation from applied lease area will be
divided into working blocks.
Tractor trolley owners will purchase Bajri from the
face.
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on the map. Total around 364 transportation vehicles will be
envisaged per day on the basis of 22 tonne capacity
of trolley.
Air quality modeling has been prepared for
prediction of impact of the project
Particular
PM10
Core zone
Block no. I
Core
zone
Block
no. II
Monitored Maximum concentrations
in µg/m3 94.14 91.46
Predicted incremental Maximum
concentrations in µg/m3 0.28 0.10
Resultant Maximum concentrations
in µg/m3 91.42 91.56
NAAQS (dated 2009) 100 100
Refer Chapter IV, para. 4.5 on page no. 166 of EIA-
EMP Report.
22 The water requirement for the
project, its availability and
source should be furnished. A
detailed water balance should
also be provided. Fresh water
requirement for the project
should be indicated.
Total water requirement is 20.0 KLD. The
availability of water from Dug well nearby villages
for the applied lease area.
Purpose Requirement (KLD)
Drinking 7.0
Dust Suppression 7.0
Plantation 6.0
Total 20.0
23 Necessary clearance from the
Competent Authority for drawl
of requisite quantity of water
for the project should be
provided.
Water will be sourced from nearby villages. Mutual
agreement for purchase of water between applicant
and water tanker supplier is under process.
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.
Water conservation measures proposed to be
adopted are as given below:-
Optimum utilization avoiding unnecessary wastage
of water will be done.
Awareness programs will be taken up to educate
public for conservation of water.
Alluvial formation along Saraswati & Sagarmati
River has good water storage and transmission
capacity, so different techniques of artificial
augmentation of ground water resources will be
adopted.
25 Impact of the project on the
water quality, both surface and
groundwater should be assesses
No impact on surface as well as ground water
quality, because no waste water will be discharged
due to mining and mining will be restricted above
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and necessary safeguard
measures, if any required,
should be provided.
ground water. The ultimate depth of mining will be
3m from the surface level. Therefore, impact of
removal/ collection of Bajri mining are not likely to
happen on ground water regime.
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 case working will intersect
groundwater table, a detailed
Hydro geological 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.
No ground water will be intersecting during course
of mining as removal / collection of sand (Bajri) is
restricted up to a depth of 3 meter only.
Permission from CGWA is not required as no
ground water intersect during course of Sand
(Bajri). The required water will be plantation etc.
from local dug owner.
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.
No proposal for modification/ diversion of any
stream or otherwise. Hydrological study is not
required.
The drainage pattern of the study area is given in
Chapter III, Fig. 3.4 on page no. 76 of EIA-EMP
Report.
28 Information on site elevation,
working depth, groundwater
table etc. should be provided
both in AMSL and bgl. A
schematic diagram should also
be provided for the same.
Schematic Representation of Site Elevation,
Ultimate Depth & Ground Water of Block no. 1
(Saraswati River)
Schematic Representation of Site Elevation,
Ultimate Depth & Ground Water of Block no. 2
(Sagarmati River)
365 mRL (25.0 BGL Pre monsoon)
370 mRL (20 BGL Post monsoon) WATER TABLE
387 mRL (3.0meter) ULTIMATE DEPTH
397mRL HIGHEST CONTOUR
Proposed working will not intersect Ground
water table.
LOWEST CONTOUR 390 mRL
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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.
Progressive Greenbelt Development -
Year
Along the periphery of
the Applied lease area Selected species
Area (Hect.) Saplings
I 5.0 5000 Neem, Pipal,
Kaner, lemon, Pila
Kaner, Arjun, Ber,
Mahua, Bargad,
Siris,Mahandi, as
per discussion with
forest department
saplings will be
grown in the area
II 5.0 5000
III 5.0 5000
IV 5.0 5000
V 5.0 5000
Total 25.0 25000
30 Impact on local transport
infrastructure due to the project
should be indicated. Projected
increase in truck traffic as
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.
The transportation of sand (Bajri) will be done by
transportation vehicles through existing villages’
road and highways.
The proposed project for the transportation of sand
about 364 PCUs calculated.
Modified Traffic Scenario & LOS
Road V C Modified
V/C Ratio LOS
All villages 1351 3,000 0.45 C
SH – 59 1233 10,000 0.12 A
Results- From the above analysis it can be seen that
the V/C ratio is likely to change to 0.45 & 0.12 with
LOS being “C & A’’ which is Good & Excellent, as
per classification. So the additional load on the
carrying capacity of the concerned roads is not
likely to have any adverse effect.
As the working is proposed in two different blocks in
the area. So there will be not much increase in
traffic on a particular place. The area is capable of
handling the incremental load.
386 mRL (25.0 BGL Pre monsoon)
391 mRL (20 BGL Post monsoon) WATER TABLE
408 mRL (3.0meter) ULTIMATE DEPTH
418mRL HIGHEST CONTOUR
Proposed working will not intersect Ground
water table.
LOWEST CONTOUR 411 mRL
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31 Details of the onsite shelter and
facilities to be provided to the
mine workers should be
included in the EIA report.
Onsite shelter and facilities will be provided to the
mine workers as per Approved Mining Plan & as
per Mines Rules.
Following are the infrastructural facilities which
will be provided to the workers:
-Rest Shelter, Washrooms separately for male &
female workers, sanitary facility, first aid facilities,
etc.
- Personal protective equipment as ear muffs, gloves
etc. will be provided to the workers
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.
Land use of the core zone-
Particulars
Pre
operational
phase
Operational
phase
Under mining Area -- 118.0000
Dumps -- --
Plantation -- 25.0000
Road 0.3400 0.3600
Railway Track -- --
Backfilled Mined
Out -- --
Remaining virgin
Govt. land 163.1103 20.0903
Total 163.4503 163.4503
33 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. 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.
Same as TOR point No. 29
34 Occupational health impact of
the project should be
anticipated and the proposed
preventive measures spelt out
in details. Details of pre-
placement medical
Safety of workers during mining operation and
maintenance of transportation vehicles will be
taken care as per MMR 1961. To avoid any
adverse effect on the health of workers due to
dust, noise sufficient measures will be provided.
Anticipated Proposed mitigation measures
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examination and periodical
medical examination schedules
should be incorporated in the
EMP.
Occupational
Health &
Safety Impacts
Lung diseases
and
Respiratory
disorder due to
dust exposure
- Dust mask will be provided to
workers.
- Precaution will be adopted to
prevent dust generation at site and
dispersing in the environment.
- Regular health monitoring of
workers.
- Training & awareness camps will
be conducted for workers on health
problems.
- Air emission control system such
as water sprinkling, green belt
development.
- Free silica analysis of mineral will
be done.
- Budget of pollution control Rs. 1.0
lacs. I.e. dust suppression by water
sprinkling is proposed in EMP.
Noise - Ear muffs will be provided.
- Good Maintenance of vehicles.
Accident at site - PPE will be provided to workers
likely hand gloves, safety shoes etc.
Others - Awareness program/ training
programme will be organized for workers
for occupational safety.
- Smoking & tobacco will be banned
at site.
All periodic medical examination of the mine
workers will be done regularly.
- Pre-placement & periodically medical
examination will be conducted as per mines rule 29
B of 1955.
- Pre-placement health checkup will be made
mandatory and periodic health checkup will be
done.
- Medical records of each employee will be
maintained separately and will be updated as
required.
- Medical examination of workers including
chest x-ray of employee will be undertaken.
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 most common diseases in this region are
common cold and cough, malaria, enteric fever like
typhoid.
In this proposed project, impact on the health of
public has been assessed and the remedial
measures have been proposed by the applicant. At
the primary basis provision of first aid has been
adopted.
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Adverse health impact will be due to air pollution,
noise pollution etc.
All control measures for air emissions, noise control
will be taken to strictly comply with norms.
Periodical free health camps will be taken up in the
villages.
Measures: -
- Tractor trolley will be covered by tarpaulin
covers to control the air pollution.
- Catalyze combustion fitted with tractor
trolley and silencers to air pollution.
- All transportation vehicles carry a valid PUC
Certificates to noise pollution.
- Minimum use of horns and speed limit of 10
km/hr in the village area to noise pollution.
About 1.0 Lacs will be spent for public health.
36 Measures of socio economic
significance and influence to the
local community proposed to be
provided by project proponent
should be indicated. As far as
possible, quantitative
dimension may be given with
time frame for implementation.
The mining activity in this area will have positive
impact on social economic condition of the area by
way of providing employment to the local in-
habitats.
Wages paid to them will increase the per capital
income, housing, education, medical and
transportation facilities, economic status health and
agriculture.
In order to further improve the socio economic
conditions of the area, the management will
contribute for development in consultation with
local bodies.
Thus project will have positive impact on the
surrounding local community.
Particu
lars Activity
Rs. (in Lacs)
Capita
l Cost
Recu
rring
Cost
Educati
on
- Distribution of school
bags & stationery items to
school children.
- Distribution of books in
school.
- Renovation of school
building.
- Distribution of sports
goods among school children.
- Books/ Chemicals/
Sports kits to school library/
laboratory/ sports department
3.0 0.6
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Health - General health camp for
nearby villagers.
- Eye checkup camp.
- Distribution of
medicines free of cost.
3.0 1.0
Infrastr
ucture
develop
ment
- Renovation of nearby
community hall, school
buildings, Anganbari center.
Repair of school terrace.
. Construction of washroom in
nearby villages.
3.0 2.0
Drinkin
g water
& other
facilitie
s
- Support for supply of drinking
water.
Awareness programmes for
villagers.
1.0 0.4
Total 10.0 4.0
37 Detailed environmental
management plan to mitigate
the environmental impact
which, should inte-alia include
the impacts of change of land
use, loss of agricultural and
grazing land, if any,
occupational health impacts
besides other impacts pacific to
the proposed project.
Particulars Details
Air
Quality
Manage
ment
Loading Water sprinkling will be
done before loading by making it
moist.
Transporta
tion
Water sprinkling during
transportation over approach
roads will be done for suppression
of dust.
Regular maintenance of
machinery will be carried out.
Overloading will be
prevented.
Tractor trolley will be
covered by tarpaulin covers.
Plantation Plantation will be carried
out at the approach road, river
bank and vicinity area.
Monitoring Periodic air quality
monitoring will be done and
adequate measures will be taken.
Noise
Manage
ment
Transporta
tion
Source of noise will be
during operation of transportation
vehicles, for this proper
maintenance will be done at
regular intervals.
Oiling & greasing at
regular interval will be done.
Adequate silencers will be
provided in all the diesel engines
of vehicles.
Minimum use of horns
and speed limit of 10 km/hr. in
the village area.
Its will be ensured that all
transportation vehicles carry a
valid PUC Certificates.
Plantation Plantation will be carried
out at the approach road, river
bank and vicinity area.
Monitoring Periodic noise quality
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monitoring will be done and
adequate measures will be taken.
Water
Quality
manage
ment
Surface
water
quality
mgt.
Waste water will not be
generated during removal/
collection of sand.
Ground
water
quality
manageme
nt
Ground water will not be
intersected during mining
activities.
Excavation will be carried
out up to a maximum depth of 3
meter from the surface of Bajri
deposit.
Waste
water
manageme
nt
Waste water will not be
generated during removal/
collection of sand.
Washrooms will be made
available near working blocks.
Septic tanks and soak pits
will be provided for the disposal of
domestic/ washrooms effluents.
Solid Waste
Management
No waste is generated in
the mining activities as the
project involves collection of Bajri.
River bank protection
& management
Collection will be done
during day light only.
No stockpiling of collected
Bajri will be done.
Mining will be done for 3
meter thickness at a time in the
direction of river, to avoid the
providing effect & maintaining
the uniform surface.
Markers showing water
level will be marked on the site.
Environment Management plan are given in
Chapter IX on page no. 204 of EIA-EMP Report.
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 conducted on dated
17.09.2014, at Rajeev Gandhi Sewa Kendra Gram –
Govindgarh, Tehsil – Pisangan, District - Ajmer and
points raised during the Public Hearing will be
given in below table.
Issues raised by
the Public
Response/
Commitment
of Project
Proponents
Action Plan
Fund
Allotm
ent
(in Rs.
Lacs)
1. Shri
Prakash
Kumawat, Ward
Punch, village
Govindgarh told
that, at present
mines are
running, but no
money has been
Environment
management
fund is
submitted to
the Govt.
which is
proposed for
the
development
Constructio
ns of
washrooms
and other
infrastructu
ral
development
in nearby
villages.
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spent over the
project by the
project
proponents. He
affirmed that
Govindgarh Gram
Panchayat people
should be allowed
to keep Bajri
royalty-free and
also stated that
the Gram
Panchayat has no
knowledge
regarding the
lease area. He
proposed that the
revenue from the
lease should be
brought for
development of
the village. He
further stated
that the farmers
have received the
NOC from the
panchayat for the
water of the well,
which flows from
the lease area to
the agricultural
land through
pipelines. He also
asked to clarify
the practices
undertaken in the
lease area for the
mining operation.
of the village.
For the
development
of Panchayat
2% of royalty
will be spent
under the
District
Council. He
told that as
per the
mining rules
no mining can
be done in the
range of 45m
distance from
the wells.
Plantation
will be done in
the public
places
according to
the acceptance
of the
Panchayat.
The mining
lease has not
been granted
for the whole
river area,
mining will be
done only in
some selected
Khasra.
The
removal/
collection of
Bajri will be
done as per
approved
mining plan.
2. Shri
Satyanarayan
Yadav, village
Govindgarh asked
whether the
mining area is
free from grazing
land or not? He
also asked
whether the
cutting of the
plantations in the
area will be done
according to the
Contractor or the
villagers. What is
the solution for
the negative
effects of mining
No grazing
land is
involved in
this proposed
project.
Mining will be
done as per
approved
mining plan.
About 5000
sapling per
year will be
planted
along the
lease
boundary &
nearby
villages.
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on water of the
wells? He also
apprised about the
violation of rules
during the
transportation of
Bajri and made
everyone realize
about the
misbehavior of the
lessee with the
villagers. He
asked about the
distance between
the mining areas
to the wells.
Finally he
objected the
mining and denied
for the lease to be
granted for Bajri.
3. Shri
Jitendra Vyas
villager of
Govindgarh asked
whether reserve of
the Bajri is kept
or not for the
villagers to be
used in future?
Proposed lease
is for 5 Years
only. Balance
reserves will
still be left at
the end of
lease period
Mining will
be carried
out as per
approved
mining plan.
During the
course of the
flow of the
river in the
rainy
season,
Bajri will
get
deposited.
--
4. Shri
Surajkaran,
villager of
Budhwara
enquired whether
the mining can be
done in the
catchment area of
river or not? He
stated that NOC
for the lease grant
should also be
received from the
Gram Panchayat.
He mentioned
that the
development
amount must also
be given to Gram
panchayat.
Mining will be
confined in
the allotted
lease area
only. NOC is
not required
from Gram
Panchayat as
per rules.
Mining will
be carried
out as per
approved
mining plan.
Area is
allotted by
the Govt.
hence, NOC
is from
Gram
Panchayat
is not
required.
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5. Shri Om
Prakash, Press
reporter, Pisangan
told that the
Technical
consultant says
that there is no
forest area in the
lease area but
actually it is not
so. He stated that
Mining is carried
out with
machineries not
manually. He told
that this area falls
under the Dark
zone since last 8
years, thus
doubted the
possibility of
upcoming heavy
rainfall sufficient
enough for
replacement and
recharge of the
sand. The lease
area is under M/s.
Arjun Singh, and
till date he has
not made any
efforts for the
betterment of the
village, no
plantation has
been done, no
sprinkling of
water and no
measures have
been adopted for
controlling the
pollution. Besides
this many plants
were cut in the
last six months by
the Lessee. Apart
from this the
statutory barrier
of Sagarmati
River has been
destroyed by the
Lessee. He asked
about the
belongings of the
857 labours
presented to be
employed.
All measures
will be taken
as per
EMP/MP after
the lease is
granted.
No forest
land is
involved in
this project.
Mining will
be carried
out as per
approved
mining plan.
Local people
will be
employed
from nearby
villages.
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6. Shri
Jagpal Singh
Shaktavat,
Additional
Sarpunch of
Govindgarh said
that only one
pipeline should be
installed for one
well and the
farmers must be
acquainted with
the land they own.
This work of
laying
pipelines
from well is
under the
PHED and
is carried
out
accordingly
with
consultation
s of Gram
Panchayat/
Local
authorities.
--
7. Shri
Sharvan Singh
Rawat, Village
Akhepura, told
that the Grazing
land available
where the animals
graze in Akhepura
should not be
granted the lease,
so that no
problems are
created in future.
No grazing
land is
involved in
this project.
--
Annexure – G, Written Comments is received from Om
Prakash, Press Reporter, Pisangan, Ajmer
1. With the
help of Japan Govt.
about 44,000 plants
were planted in
lease area during
1995-96 near the
Sagarmati River,
near village
Nuriyawas, for the
control of erosion
under the Social
forestry plan. The
plants are being cut
for the mining
purpose.
--
The plants
have not been
cut by us as
the lease is
still to be
allotted in our
favour, only
LOI has been
given.
--
2. Governmen
t has declared
Pisangan under the
dark zone area due
to the deficiency of
rainfall and low
water table in this
area. Then how the
mining department
is granting the
lease considering
the place under
--
Mean annual
rainfall (1987-
2006) of the
district is
453.2 mm
whereas
normal
rainfall (1901-
70) is lower
than average
rainfall and
placed at
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“general to high
rainfall” If the rain
would have been
normal then
Pisangan shouldn’t
have ever been
declared in the
Dark Zone.
433.8. About
0.8 to 1 meter
of Bajri will be
deposited
annually. No
ground water
table will be
intersected
during mining
operations.
3. The former
contractor was Shri
Arjun Singh only.
While Pisangan
Tehsildar & Mining
Engineer have
reported to the
Government about
the trees being cut
in the lease area in
Khasra no. 864,
Nuriyawas village.
The rules are not
being followed by
the contractor, so
why no action has
not been taken so
far?
--
These plants
did not cut by
us.
--
4. Till date
Government has
spent rupees 23, 87,
876.51 for the
surface barrier in
the grazing land of
Pisangn area
without allocation.
The Contractor has
fully abolished and
misused the money
in the sand mining.
Why the
administration is
not active until
now?
-- -- --
5. The
Govindgarh dam
has been
constructed under
the Govindgarh
Dam Project at
Pisangan tehsil,
within the
Catchment area of
Sagarmati River.
What is reason for
not accepting the
order of Supreme
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Court to restore the
situation as it was
before the mid-
night of 15.08.1947?
Annexure – H, Site Inspection Report from Mining Office
1. At the site
(Khasra No. 864) in
the lease area one
pit exists
measuring 79mt x
45m. It’s Latitude
and Longitude is N
26°22’04.3” to
74°37’20.6”.
At site, this
pit is old
--
2. Mining has
been done in one pit
3 m below the
surface by the
Contractor. On site
the pit was found
closed.
At site, this
pit is old;
Mining will be
carried out as
per approved
mining plan &
depth of
mining will be
3 meter only.
--
3. Backfilling
has not been done
in the pits after the
excavation by the
contractor.
Villagers told that
there can be loss of
life and animals
due to filling of
water, which is
right as per the
inspection.
Backfilling is
not proposed
in this
proposed
project.
Because the
main purpose
of the
proposed
project is
removal/
collection of
sand. Natural
replenishment
will take place
during the
monsoon
season.
--
4. Many
plants have been
cut near the pit
area and some
plants are in the
damaged conditions
about to fall.
These plants
are not cut by
us. About
5000 sapling
per year will
be planted
along the lease
boundary &
nearby
villages.
--
Total 4.0
39 Details of litigation pending
against the project, if any, with
direction /order passed by any
Court of Law against the
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project should be given.
40 The cost of the project (capital
cost and recurring cost) as well
as the cost towards
implementation of EMP should
clearly be spelt out.
Capital cost of project – 66.0 Lacs
Capital cost of EMP – 18.00 lacs
Recurring cost of EMP – 9.00 lacs
Particulars Capital cost (in
lacs)
A site office, store & rest shelter 5.0
Machinery & tools 3.0
Bank guarantee (financial assurance) 21.5
Approach road 5.0
EMP Cost 18.0
Social fund 10
Miscellaneous 3
Grant Total 65.50 or says
66 lacs
Capital & Re- Curing Cost for EMP
Particulars Capital
cost
Recurring cost /
annum
Pollution control 5.00 1.00
Pollution monitoring 5.00 1.00
Green belt 5.00 2.00
Occupational health 3.00 1.00
TOTAL 18.00 5.00
41 Details of replenishment
studies.
Calculation of Sediment Yield
Applied lease area (under river bed) – 163.4503 ha.
Proposed working area in operational phase:
118.0 ha.
Proposed production: 11, 20,000 TPA of Sand.
Drainage basin area of river Saraswati –
251.36 km2 & Sagarmati – 150.68 km2.
Normal Annual Rainfall: 453.2 mm.
With above inputs, the calculation of the
sediment yield by the Dandy and Bolton
formula is illustrated below:
Replenishment Calculation of Applied Lease
Area
Blocks
Q
(Mean
annual
rainfall
in mm)
A
(catchme
nt Area
in km2)
S
(Sediment
yield)
(tons/year)
Saraswati River
Block No. 1 453.2 251.36 59250.22
Sagarmati River
Block No. 2 453.2 150.68 37765.02
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With above formula the value of S about 97015.04
tons/year in block no. 1 & in block no. 2.
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.
As per the study of traffic density conducted at SH –
59 and existing villages road is capable of handling
the additional traffic i.e. 364 dumpers due to
propose mining. Not much impact on local
transportation for sand (Bajri) from applied lease
area is anticipated. The Level of Services (LOS)
value from the proposed mine may be “Good” for all
existing village road.
43 Proper species specific
Conservation plan for
Schedule–I and II species;
No species of Schedule – I & II fauna is found; so no
conservation plan is required.
44 Impact of mining on plankton. Mining will be done in the dry state of proposed
blocks for removal/ collection of sand. So there will
not be any impact on plankton of the river.
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.
Name
of
River
Leng
th
(m)
Wid
th
(m)
Thickn
ess (m)
Volume
(Cum)
M.T.=
(Vol. *
B.D.)
Remarks
First year
Sarasw
ati
River
Block
No. I 306 378 3.0 347004
55520
6.4
Near
village
Govindga
rh,
Akhepur
a,
Jaswant
pura
Sagar
mati
River
Block
No. II 290 406 3.0 353220
56515
2
Near
village
Pisangan
,
Budhwar
a,
Nuriyaw
as
Total 700224 11203
58
Second year
Sarasw
ati
River
Block
No. I 300 457 3.0 411300
65808
0
Near
village
Govindga
rh,
Akhepur
a,
Jaswant
pura
Sagar
mati
River
Block
No. II
330 292 3.0 289080 46252
8
Near
village
Pisangan
,
Budhwar
a,
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Nuriyaw
as
Total 700380 11206
08
Third Year
Sarasw
ati
River
Block
No. I 320 506 3.0 485760
77721
6
Near
village
Govindga
rh,
Akhepur
a,
Jaswant
pura
Sagar
mati
River
Block
No. II 265 270 3.0 214650
34344
0
Near
village
Pisangan
,
Budhwar
a,
Nuriyaw
as
Total 700410 11206
56
Fourth Year
Sarasw
ati
River
Block
No. I 284 526 3.0 448152
71704
3.2
Near
village
Govindga
rh,
Akhepur
a,
Jaswant
pura
Sagar
mati
River
Block
No. II 311 270 3.0 251910
40305
6
Near
village
Pisangan
,
Budhwar
a,
Nuriyaw
as
Total 700062 11200
99
Fifth Year
Sarasw
ati
River
Block
No. I 324 444 3.0 431568
69050
8.8
Near
village
Govindga
rh,
Akhepur
a,
Jaswant
pura
Sagar
mati
River
Block
No. II
332 270 3.0 268920 43027
2
Near
village
Pisangan
,
Budhwar
a,
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Nuriyaw
as
Total 700488 11207
81
46 Details of Gradient of river bed
to be provided. Name of River
Length
(mtr.)
Width (mtr) Gradient
Max. Min.
Saraswati River
Block No. 1 2796.0 670 171 1 in 399
Sagarmati River
Block No. 2 3529.0 584 62 1 in 504
47 Details of excavation schedule
& sequential mining plan.
Year Name of
River Remarks
First
year
Saraswati
River Block
No. I
About 306 meter length & 378 m
width of the proposed blocks for
removal/ collection of sand in the
area towards near village Govind
garh to Akhepura village.
Sagarmati
River Block
No. II
About 290 meter length & 406 m
width of the proposed blocks for
removal/ collection of sand in the
area towards near village
Budhwara to Nuriyawas village.
Second
year
Saraswati
River Block
No. I
About 300 meter length & 457 m
width of the proposed blocks for
removal/ collection of sand in the
area towards near village Govind
garh to Akhepura village.
Sagarmati
River Block
No. II
About 330 meter length & 292 m
width of the proposed blocks for
removal/ collection of sand in the
area towards near village
Budhwara to Nuriyawas village.
Third
Year
Saraswati
River Block
No. I
About 320 meter length & 506 m
width of the proposed blocks for
removal/ collection of sand in the
area towards near village Govind
garh to Akhepura village.
Sagarmati
River Block
No. II
About 265 meter length & 270 m
width of the proposed blocks for
removal/ collection of sand in the
area towards near village
Budhwara to Nuriyawas village.
Fourth
Year
Saraswati
River Block
No. I
About 284 meter length & 526 m
width of the proposed blocks for
removal/ collection of sand in the
area towards near village Govind
garh to Akhepura village.
Sagarmati
River Block
No. II
About 311 meter length & 270 m
width of the proposed blocks for
removal/ collection of sand in the
area towards near village
Budhwara to Nuriyawas village.
Fifth
Year
Saraswati
River Block
No. I
About 324 meter length & 444 m
width of the proposed blocks for
removal/ collection of sand in the
area towards near village Govind
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garh to Akhepura village.
Sagarmati
River Block
No. II
About 332 meter length & 270 m
width of the proposed blocks for
removal/ collection of sand in the
area towards near village
Budhwara to Nuriyawas village.
48 Mining Plan shall be prepared
carefully, dividing lease area
into manageable blocks to
ensure scientific and systematic
mining of minor minerals.
Mining Plan has been prepared carefully, dividing
lease area into manageable blocks to ensure
scientific and systematic mining of sand. The
mining plan has been approved vide order no.
SME/AJ/MP/4084, dated 18.11.2013.
49 The base line data shall be
collected so as to represent the
whole mine lease area.
The base line data is collected to represent the area
given in Chapter III of EIA-EMP report.
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ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT
&
ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN
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CHAPTER - I
INTRODUCTION
Mining Environment and development have become complimentary to
each other. As a result of developmental activities visible ill-effects of
the environmental degradation are clear and give signals of the
concern. Therefore a sustainable development of the area involving
extraction of mineral wealth vis-à-vis protection of environment is
the ultimate solution for betterment of mankind.
1.1 PURPOSE OF REPORT
The Environmental Impact Assessment has been prepared to assess the
current environmental scenario of the area and then based on the
activities of mining proposed, to carry out Environmental Management
Plan. The plan will identify and address the impacts, where these are
adverse in nature, and thereafter design mitigative measures to
manage such impacts in a manner as to conserve environment and
ecology of the area. The EMP has been prepared with a view to
ultimately ensure that the adverse impacts are minimized if these
cannot be prevented altogether.
Environmental clearance is a statutory requirement for the new and
old establishment of any mining project of which EIA has to be prepared
and submitted to respective agencies of state and center level in line
with EIA Notification, 1994 & 2006.
As per new EIA Notification dated 14th Sept. 2006, Environmental
Clearance is required at the fresh grant, time of renewal of mining lease &
enhancement of production where in the area is 5.00 hect & above .
This project fall under category “A”, project, area is above 50 hect,
therefore this project requires Environment clearance from MOEF New
Delhi.
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The application for EC was submitted on 19.08.2013 to EAC, MOEF, New
Delhi. The meeting held with the EAC (mining) during 12th meeting held
on 31.10.2013 to 01.11.2013 and issued TOR letter no. J-11015/326/2013-
IA.II (M) Dated 22.11.2013, for preparation of an Environment Impact
Assessment & Environment Management Plan (EIA-EMP) Report in
respect of the project.
Refer Annexure No. I: Copy of TOR Letter.
1.2. IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT AND PROJECT PROPONENT
1.2.1 Identification of Project
Name of the project: River bed mining of ordinary sand (Bajri)
(Applied Lease area 163.4503 Hect.)
Fresh Grant and production 11, 20,000 TPA
Location of the project: At
Near Village - Govindgarh, Akhepura, Jaswantpura, Pisangan,
Budhwada, Nuriawas, Tehsil – Pisangan, District – Ajmer (Rajasthan)
1.2.2 Identification of Proponent
Applicant: Sh. Arjun Singh
Village – Chandupura,
Nasibpur Kanna,
Tehsil – Nagina
District Bijnaur, (U.P.)
1.3 BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION
River Bed Mining area (Saraswati & Sagarmati River) of Sh. Arjun Singh
S/o Shri Ramendra Singh, is situated near villages: Govindgarh, Akhepura,
Jaswantpura, Pisangan, Budhwada, Nuriawas, Tehsil – Pisangan &
District – Ajmer of State Rajasthan over an area of 163.4503 ha.
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The Letter of Intent (LOI) was issued by Additional Director, (Mines)
Department of Mines & Geology, Jaipur, vide letter no.
Anikha/jai/aj/bajri/khp-13/2013/884, on dated 18.04.2013, with conditions
imposed that to produce within three months, 1) approved Mining Plan of
the area, and to produce within one year, 2) Environmental Clearance
from Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, 3) An
affidavit of financial assurance under rule 37(J) of Rajasthan Minor
Mineral Concession Rules 1986, as per RMMCR’ 1986, validity period of
lease is five years.
Refer Annexure No. II: Copy of Letter of Intent (LOI)
River Bed Mining area of Sh. Arjun Singh, is situated near villages Near
village - Govindgarh, Akhepura, Jaswantpura, Pisangan, Budhwada,
Nuriawas, Tehsil – Pisangan & District – Ajmer of State Rajasthan over an
area of 163.4503 ha. List of villages, Khasra numbers, Jamabandi and lease
area map of the lease area is attached.
Refer Annexure No. III & IV: Copy of List of Village, Jamabandi & Applied
Lease area Map.
The plan showing applied mining lease area comprising 163.4503 Ha,
with composite G.T. sheets nos. 45J/6, 7 & 11 (adjoining each other), 54
B/1 & 5.
Mining plan has been approved vide letter no. SME/AJ/MP/4084 dated
18.11.2013 under MCDR/MCR.
Refer Annexure No. V: Copy of Letter of Approved Mining Plan.
1.4 PRODUCTION DETAILS
This applied area is fresh grant and no production is commenced.
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TABLE 1.1: LAND USE PATTERN OF THE AREA
River Name Total
(Ha.) Saraswati Nadi Block I
(Ha.)
Sagarmati Nadi Block II
(Ha.)
51.3618 112.0885 163.4503
TABLE 1.2: PROJECT DETAIL
S. No Particulars Details
1 Locations
2 Name of River Saraswati & Sagarmati River
3 Project name River Bed mining project of Ordinary
sand (Bajri)
4 Near village Govindgarh, Akhepura, Jaswantpura,
Pisangan, Budhwada, Nuriawas.
5 Tehsil Pisangan
6 District Ajmer
7 State Rajasthan
8 Applied Lease area 163.4503 hectare
9 Proposed
production
11,20,000 TPA of Sand (Bajri)
10 Latitude & Longitude
Block No. Latitude Longitude
Saraswati nadi
Block I of 51.3618
Ha.
26027’23.63” to
26027’36.75”N
74023’42.90” to
74025’14.18’’ E
Sagarmati nadi
Block II of 112.0885
Ha
26022’16.96” to
26021’57.32”N
74026’01.10”E to
74028’03.70’’ E
11
Nearest National
Highway
National Highway No. 8 is passing over
in the SE side, coming from Beawar
going to Ajmer, which is about 10 km
from the Block No. II.
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12
Nearest Railway
station & Airport
Railway Station – Mangliyawas, 20 km
away from the Pisangan.
Airport - Jaipur (183 Km. from Pisangan).
Pisangan to applied lease area is 6 km.
13 Nearest Tourist
Place
None within the study area.
14 Archeological Place No archaeological site within core &
buffer zone.
15
National Park ,
Wild Life
Sanctuary, Wild
Life Corridors,
Biosphere Reserves,
Migratory routes for
Birds,
Reserved/Protected
Forest
Forest Between
Latitude Longitude
Near
Kishanpura
village (P.F.
& R.F.)
260 25’ To
260 30’
740 25’ To
740 30’
Gaurikund
R.F.
260 20’ To
260 30’
740 30’ To
740 35’
14 Nearest major city Pisangan is about 6.0 km from the
applied lease area.
15 Nearest Water
bodies
Applied Lease area itself part of water
body.
16 Nearest town Pisangan is 6 km away in NW direction
from applied lease area Block No. II.
District H.Q. – Ajmer 49 km.
1.5 LOCATION AND COMMUNICATION
1.5.1 Location
The proposed project is River Bed mining of ordinary sand (Bajri) in
Saraswati & Sagarmati River is situated near village Govindgarh,
Akhepura, Jaswantpura, Pisangan, Budhwada, Nuriawas, Tehsil –
Pisangan & District – Ajmer of State – Rajasthan.
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Saraswati River (Block No. – I), is about 6.5 km in NE direction &
Sagarmati River Block No. II is about 5.5 km in NNW direction from the
Pisangan Tehsil Headquarter.
The nearest District HQ is Ajmer which is 49 Km from Pisangan.
1.5.2 Communication
Road link
There are many public roads passing through the area from Towns and
villages. Approach roads to villages and towns are cutting across
Sagarmati nadi and Saraswati nadi in the applied area. Main road of
National Highway No. 8 is passing over in the SE side, coming from
Beawar going to Ajmer, which is about 10 km from the Block No. II.
Rail link
The Nearest Railway station is at Mangliawas, which is about 20 km
away from Pisangan. Northwestern railway line passes through the area
coming from Beawar in the east to Ajmer in the west.
Air link
The Nearest Airport is Jaipur at a Distance of 183 kms from Pisangan
Tehsil Headquarter.
1.5.3 Basic Amenities
Power
No electric power supply is available at mine site, while electricity is
available in the study area.
Amenities
The nearest police station is at Pisangan. In the study area, police station,
court, drinking, telephone and other facilities is available.
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1.6 OBJECTIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
The main objectives of this EMP are listed below:
* To establish the present environmental scenario.
* To anticipate the impacts of proposed future
mining operations on the environment.
* To prepare a detailed action plan for implementation of mitigative
measures.
* To suggest preventive and mitigative measures to minimize adverse
impact and to maximize beneficial impacts.
* To prepare a compensatory afforestation scheme.
* To suggest a monitoring programmed to evaluate the effectiveness of
mitigative measures.
* To suggest the formation of a core group responsible for
implementation of environmental control and protective measures and
monitoring of such implementation.
* To suggest a feedback mechanism enabling to make mid -
course corrections.
* To prepare a capital cost estimate and annual recurring cost for
Environmental Management Plan.
1.7 METHODOLOGY FOR EIA
M/s. Udaipur Min–Tech Pvt. Ltd. was assigned the job of conduction of
EIA report of the proposed Saraswati & Sagarmati River Bed mining
project of sand (Bajri) Tehsil – Pisangan of District – Ajmer, State –
Rajasthan of Shri Arjun Singh.
The study was conducted within 10 Km radius from the proposed mine as
center. The base line data collection involves the data’s of air quality,
water status, land use, socio-economic structure of the study area, existing
flora, fauna, prevailing noise levels, along with the physiographical status
and meteorological conditions of the area. The current report is based on
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the mining technique, air emissions, waste water generation and
discharge, and solid waste management.
Effective plans to mitigate the adverse impacts and suggestive pollution
control measures along with environmental management plan have been
summarized.
1.8 SCOPE OF THE STUDY
The terms of reference on the basis of which the EIA has been prepared
are given below:
1.8.1 Data generation
The data has been generated by M/s Udaipur Min-Tech Pvt. Ltd, and M/s
Eco Laboratories & Consultation Pvt. Ltd. Mohali, (Punjab), in accordance
with the requirement of statutory agencies. The monitoring and testing
has been done as per the guidelines of MoEF and the IS standards.
Monitoring has been conducted for the following parameters:
TABLE 1.3: DATA GENERATION
S.
No Description
No. of
locations
Total No. of
samples
1.0
AIR
Ambient air monitoring (24 hourly
samples), twice a week for 3
months for one season.
Parameters:PM10,SO2, NOx,
11 264
1.1
Meteorological parameters will be
measured at hourly duration
simultaneously at one air
monitoring station for 3 months
Parameters:
a. Wind speed, direction
b. Relative humidity
c. Temperature
d. Cloudiness
e. Rainfall
1 90 days
2.0
WATER
Water/effluents sample to be
collected from each of the various
7 Ground
water
7 Ground
water
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locations (surface and ground
water) in core and buffer zone (10
km radius).
Parameters:
Water/effluents: tested for
physical and chemical and
biological parameters as well as
according to applicable standards.
3.0 SOIL 6 6
4.0
NOISE
Hourly readings taken for 24
hours (Leq)
11 11 sets
5.0 TRAFFIC DENSITY 1 1 set
1.8.2 Data Collection
The EIA study is being done for the Applied Mine Lease (core zone) and
area within 10 km radius (buffer zone), both of which comprise the ‘study
area. The following data, through field survey and other sources, has been
collected by Udaipur Min-Tech Pvt. Ltd, for preparing the EIA/EMP for
the proposed mining area with related facilities.
i Details of wild fauna and flora within a distance of 10 km from the
project site and information about forests, if any.
ii. Eco-sensitive places, sanctuaries, biosphere reserves within 10 km
radius.
iii. Major industries within 10 km radius.
iv. Religious places / historical monuments and tourist places within
10 km radius.
v. Land use pattern within core zone and buffer zone (10 km radius
around the core zone) based on census and satellite image and cropping
pattern.
vi. Demography and Socio-economic based on last available Census
data for entire study area.
vii. Relevant meteorological data, for previous decades from Indian
Meteorological Department (IMD)
viii. Study of present environmental protection and mitigation
measures in nearby operating similar projects, if any.
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ix. Geo-hydrological aspects based on available data from various
secondary sources.
x. Identification of water bodies, hills, roads etc. within 10 km
radius.
1.8.3 Preparation of EMP
The EMP will include the following details:
a. Study of the reports like Geological report, Feasibility Report or
mining plan made available by the client.
b. Present Environmental Setting
The base line data generated and collected as per para 1.8 will be
used to establish the present environment scenario.
c. Identification, prediction and evaluation of Anticipated
Environmental Impact due to the proposed Mine and related facilities.
The environmental impacts would be anticipated in core and buffer zone
on:
- Topography and drainage
- Climate
- Water quality(Surface/Ground)
- Hydro-geological Regime
- Air quality
- Noise Levels
- Flora and Fauna
- Traffic density
- Land-Use
- Socio-Economic Conditions
- Habitat
- Health, culture, human environment including public health,
occupational health and safety.
- Sensitive Places/Historical Monuments.
The impacts would be anticipated based on experience of similar
projects.
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d. Proposed Environmental Safeguards and Monitoring Mechanism.
Relevant guidelines as per Environment Impact Assessment (EIA)
Notification issued in January 1994 and subsequently on 14th September
2006 under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 will be kept in mind
while spelling out mitigation measures.
The following aspects would be covered
i. Reclamation of areas disturbed during mining but not required for
any activity after exhaustion of reserves.
ii. Measures to control the surface and ground water pollution
due to various effluents to be discharged, if any.
iii. Measures to control air pollution due to proposed
activities/operation.
iv. Green belt development plan and reclamation plan of mine.
v. Measures to contain noise pollution & mitigate adverse impact on
workers and habitat in core and buffer zone.
vi. Pronounce the improvement in socio-economic conditions &
benefits the people will get on implementation of the project.
vii. Measures to control health hazard of workers and surrounding
population.
viii. Total and specific cost of control measures.
ix. Environmental monitoring, implementation organization and
feedback mechanism to effect mid-course corrections.
x. Identification of flora species which can be planted in and around
the project.
1.9 TERMS OF REFERENCE
The term of reference have been issued by MOEF, New Delhi, vide letter
no. J-11015/326/2013-IA.II (M) dated 22.11.2013, for preparation of an
Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Report in respect of the project by
Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) of MoEF, New Delhi and is enclosed
as Annexure No. I.
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CHAPTER – II
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
2.1 BRIEF DESCRIPTION & NATURE OF THE PROJECT:
Mining of Ordinary Sand (Bajri) is proposed in the Saraswati River &
Sagarmati River bed, the applied lease area is 163.4503 ha (Govt. Land,).
Mining will be carried out by opencast semi-mechanized method. The
Bajri will be loaded manually on tractor trolley. Proposed production is 11,
20,000 Tons per annum of Sand.
2.2 NEED OF THE PROJECT AND ITS IMPORTANCE TO THE
COUNTRY AND OR REGION:
The basic objective of the project is to effective utilization of Mineral in the
country and /or region. With the development and industrialization has
enhanced the demand of building material in last 10-15 years. Mainly in
infrastructure projects like highways, buildings, township etc., which has
raised the demand of Sand beside of the mineral. Sand mining not only
provides the building material but also employment, economic growth of
the state that will ultimately enhance the socio-economic status of the
people of the region / area. The production of minerals will benefit to the
State in the form of Royalty. Apart from this, the project will generate
direct and indirect employment opportunities from the nearby villages.
Also, the mine management will conduct medical camps at regular interval
in the nearby villages and will help in providing infrastructure like school
furniture, water tankers, etc.
2.3 LOCATION
TABLE 2.1: LOCATION OF THE PROJECT
S. No. Particulars Details
1 River Name Saraswati & Sagarmati River
2 Project name River Bed mining project of
Ordinary sand (Bajri)
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3 Near village Govindgarh, Akhepura,
Jaswantpura, Pisangan,
Budhwada, Nuriawas.
4 Tehsil Pisangan
5 District Ajmer
6 State Rajasthan
7 Latitude & Longitude
Block No. Latitude Longitude
Saraswati nadi Block I
of 51.3618 Ha.
26027’23.63” to
26027’36.75”N
74023’42.90” to
74025’14.18’’ E
Sagarmati nadi Block
II of 112.0885 Ha
26022’16.96” to
26021’57.32”N
74026’01.10”E to
74028’03.70’’ E
2.4 PHYSIOGRAPHY
The topography of the applied area is mainly plain land marked with
shallow nallah and undulations. In block I, Saraswati River the higher
elevation is 397 mRL near village Akhepura and lower elevation point is
390 mRL near village Govindgarh in the applied area. In block II,
Sagarmati River the higher elevation point id 418 mRL near village
Nuriyawas and lower elevation point is 411 mRL near village Budhwara.
The drainage of this area in general flowing from east towards west.
2.5 DRAINAGE:
Drainage pattern of the area is dendritic. The applied lease area part of
the Saraswati & Sagarmati River. The drainage of this area in general
flowing from east towards west.
2.6 DEMANDS-SUPPLY GAP:
There is large demand of sand for construction activities in the region.
Demand of the sand is fulfilled by this project of the follow grade to
various end users in the open market. The entire Sand produced will be
used in the construction of roads, building and other infrastructures.
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2.7 DOMESTIC/EXPORT MARKETS
The total production from the applied mine will be directly transported by
tractor trolley provided by the transport contractors to local market. In
India Bajri is extensively used in construction for infrastructure
developments. Hence with the advent of growth and development of mega
infrastructural projects in the state of Rajasthan, the demand of Bajri is
on a high-rise. The local region demand is increasing; hence newer areas
for Bajri reserves are approached.
2.8 THE ALTITUDE OF THE AREA
Toposheet No. with Latitude and Longitude – The applied lease area
forms a part of Survey of India topo-sheet no. 45J/6, 7 & 11 (adjoining
each other). In block I, Saraswati River the higher elevation is 397 mRL
near village Akhepura and lower elevation point is 390 mRL near village
Govindgarh in the applied area. In block II, Sagarmati River the higher
elevation point id 418 mRL near village Nuriyawas and lower elevation
point is 411 mRL near village Budhwara. The applied lease is located at
following latitude and longitudes:
TABLE 2.2: COORDINATE OF THE APPLIED LEASE AREA
Block No. Latitude Longitude
Saraswati nadi Block I
of 51.3618 Ha.
26027’23.63” to
26027’36.75”N
74023’42.90” to
74025’14.18’’ E
Sagarmati nadi Block
II of 112.0885 Ha
26022’16.96” to
26021’57.32”N
74026’01.10”E to
74028’03.70’’ E
TABLE 2.3: LENGTH & WIDTH OF THE APPLIED LEASE AREA.
Name of River Length
(mtr.)
Width (mtr)
Max. Min.
Saraswati River 2796.0 670 171
Sagarmati River 3529.0 584 62
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2.9 REGIONAL GEOLOGY & LOCAL GEOLOGY
2.9.1 Regional Geology:-
Geologically, the rocks in Pisangan region fall into Ajmer Province, chiefly
occupied by the Bhilwara and Delhi Supergroups, which have been further
divided into several groups and formations.
The rock of Bhilwara Super group occurs from Deyi in the north-east
through Kishangarh to Sarwar area, underlying the marwar plains and
comprises meta-sedimentary sequences with associated magmatic
complex and igneous rocks. The main Aravali range extending from
Rupnagar in north to Todgarh in south is occupied by the rocks of Delhi
Super group which comprises calcareous, argillaceous and arenaceous
meta-sedimentary sequences with associated basic volcanics and igneous
rocks.
The rocks of the district have been complexly folded and faulted,
metamorphosed and migmatised during orogenic episodes related to
different geological cycles.
The geological sequence worked out by G.S.I. is given as under.
Erinpura granites
Sendra Ambaji granite gneisses
Post Delhi Intrusives Kishangarh syenite
Phulad ophiolite suit
Delh
i S
up
er
Gro
up
Kumbhal
garh Group
Barr Formation
Kotra Formation
Beawar Formation
Sendra Formation
Todgarh Formation
Ajab
garh
Group
Ajmer
For-
mation
Gogunda
Group
Kelwara Formation
Antalia Formation
Alwar
Group
Nau- lakha
Formation
Srinagar
Formation
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Bh
ilw
ara
Su
per
Gro
up
Intrusive
Sawar Group
Giyan Asind Acid
Rocks
Mangalwar
Complex Kekri
Formation
Morhi Formation
Rajpur-jalayan Mafic
Rocks
Sandmata Complex
Banranch formation
2.9.2 Local Geology:
The area in vicinity of the lease area consists of Amphibolite Gneisses and
Schistose rocks. These rocks play host to Acidic and Ultrabasic rocks of
North-Delhi Fold Belt system. There are outcrops of Feld spathic rocks
along with a thin cover of Soil. The general trend observed in the rocks is
consistent with Delhi’s; i.e. NE-SW. The folded strata appear as ridges
and mounds above the topography. The sand deposit in the lease area is
brought in from the up-river basin where rock types like Sandstones and
Quartzite’s occur which contribute as a source to sand in the river.
2.10 ESTIMATION OF RESERVE & MINEABLE RESERVE:
Since the Bajri is available in whole sanctioned area, the complete area is
mineralized zone. Following points should be kept in mind while
calculating the reserve.
About 3m deep has been taken under the proved category.
Average 3m depth is considered as the probable category.
1.4 tones/ m3 has been taken as specific gravity of Bajri.
Reserve Estimation:
To understand the structural configuration and working of Bajri, geology
of the area, surface geological mapping has been prepared on a scale of
1:20000. Geological cross section is also drawn and a longitudinal section
is prepared on a scale 1:1000(V), 1:20000(H) so as to understand the
structural configuration of the mineral Bajri. The base line information for
the computation of reserve has been generated based on geological
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information and parameters observed during the field visit, the surface
geological plan and also the geological section. Based on the survey, the
estimated reserves have been categorized in proved category. The reserve
has been calculated by cross sectional method.
Measured Category – 331 Bulk density – 1.6
Name of River Length
(m)
Width
(m)
Thickness
(m)
Volume
(cum)
MT=(Vol. *
Bulk density)
Saraswati
River Block I 2796 341 3.0 2860308 4576492.8
Sagarmati
River Block II 3529 294 3.0 3112478 4980124.8
Total 5972886 9556617.6
Measured Reserves (331) 95566617.6 MT
Losses along Statutory Barrier zone (211) 392976 MT
Losses due to Public Road (211) 292896 MT
Total 685872 MT
Remaining Reserves (111) 8870745.6 MT
Feasibility Assessment: Measured & indicated resource category
Proved resources are 8870745.6 MT and Indicated resources are
calculated as 685872 MT.
Mineable reserve:
Estimation of Reserves* out of Measured & Indicated Mineral Resources
Sr.
no
Resource Type
(Intrinsically Economic)
UNFC
Code
Tonnage
MT
1 Proved Mineral resources (111) 8870745.6
2 Indicated Mineral resources (211) 685872
Total Resources 9556617.6
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Life of Mine;
Life of mine is estimated at 8870745.6 tones/ 1120000 per annum = 7.92
years.
2.11 YEAR WISE DEVELOPMENT FOR THE FIRST FIVE YEARS
First Year (2013-14)
During first year of mining development work will comprise of
a. Construction of office, rest shelter, first aid station and other facilities
b. Development of approach road.
c. Plantation of sapling over 5 hectare area
d. Wire fence around proposed plantation site
Second Year (2014-15)
During second year of mining development work will comprise of
a. Development of approach road.
b. Plantation of sapling over 5 hectare area
c. Wire fence around proposed plantation site
Third Year (2015-16)
During third year of mining development work will comprise of
a. Development of approach road.
b. Plantation of sapling over 5 hectare area
c. Wire fence around proposed plantation site
Fourth Year (2016-17)
During fourth year of mining development work will comprise of
a. Development of approach road.
b. Plantation of sapling over 5 hectare area
c. Wire fence around proposed plantation site
Fifth Year (2017-18)
During fifth year of mining development work will comprise of
a. Development of approach road.
b. Plantation of sapling over 5 hectare area
c. Wire fence around proposed plantation site
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TABLE 2.4: YEAR WISE SEQUENTIAL PLAN
Name of
River
Length
(m)
Width
(m)
Thickness
(m)
Volume
(Cum)
M.T.=
(Vol. *
B.D.)
Remarks
First year
Saraswati
River
Block No.
I
306 378 3.0 347004 555206.4
Near village
Govindgarh,
Akhepura,
Jaswantpura
Sagarmati
River
Block No.
II
290 406 3.0 353220 565152
Near village
Pisangan,
Budhwara,
Nuriyawas
Total 700224 1120358
Second year
Saraswati
River
Block No.
I
300 457 3.0 411300 658080
Near village
Govindgarh,
Akhepura,
Jaswantpura
Sagarmati
River
Block No.
II
330 292 3.0 289080 462528
Near village
Pisangan,
Budhwara,
Nuriyawas
Total 700380 1120608
Third Year
Saraswati
River
Block No.
I
320 506 3.0 485760 777216
Near village
Govindgarh,
Akhepura,
Jaswantpura
Sagarmati
River
Block No.
II
265 270 3.0 214650 343440
Near village
Pisangan,
Budhwara,
Nuriyawas
Total 700410 1120656
Fourth Year
Saraswati
River
Block No.
I
284 526 3.0 448152 717043.2
Near village
Govindgarh,
Akhepura,
Jaswantpura
Sagarmati
River
Block No.
II
311 270 3.0 251910 403056
Near village
Pisangan,
Budhwara,
Nuriyawas
Total 700062 1120099
Fifth Year
Saraswati
River 324 444 3.0 431568 690508.8
Near village
Govindgarh,
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Block No.
I
Akhepura,
Jaswantpura
Sagarmati
River
Block No.
II
332 270 3.0 268920 430272
Near village
Pisangan,
Budhwara,
Nuriyawas
Total 700488 1120781
2.12 METHOD OF MINING
The method of mining will be opencast semi-mechanized a loading gang of
4 persons are deputed to load Bajri with the help of spade and basket to
the waiting tractor trolley and unloaded to Bajri stack yard.
The vehicle for transport of sand (Bajri) from stack yard to the destination
is provided by the contractor. It is proposed that a JCB model 3D loader
cum excavator, tyre mounted shall be used for loading of material only.
2.13 REPLENISHMENT OF THE AREA
The rotational mining shall be adopted to facilitate the replenishment of
the excavated pits during rainy season. Thus the mineable area has been
divided in two blocks i.e. the upstream block and the downstream block.
The Mining of these two blocks is suggested on rotation basis in such a
way that pit of previous year mining will act as depository for the
monsoon season. Sand is extracted from the said lot during one year; more
than the extracted quantity of the same are automatically replenished by
rainfall in the monsoon by the river/ nallah itself on account of its flow
and velocity.
Replenishment Study of the area: -
A. Dandy & Bolton formula for calculation of Sediment Yield:
Dandy Bolton formula is often used to check whether the sedimentation
yield exceeds the replenishment rate but the whole question is whether
there is adequate monitoring of the river basin, the answer is no as
hydrological stations are sparsely spread. The formula uses catchment
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area and mean annual runoff as key determinants to give a yield value. It
does not differentiate in basin wide smaller streams and their
characteristics. CWC distinguishes river basins as classified and non-
classified, as per the latest hydrological data for unclassified River basins;
there are 122 GDSW (Gauge, Discharge, Sediment & Water Quality) sites
in 12 such basins, the number was 147 in 2005. This brings in context the
whole issue of scientific mining, thereby indicating that the monitoring of
sediment yield in rivers / streams within the river basins is essential to
arrive at extraction rates and express and conduct environmental studies
based on these basin wide characteristics which should become part of the
‘Terms of Reference’.
B. Sediment Yield versus Drainage Area
Dandy and Bolton studied sedimentation data from about 1500 reservoirs,
ponds, and sediment detention basins. In developing their formulas, they
used data from about 800 of these reservoirs with drainage areas greater
than or equal to 1 mi2. The smaller watersheds-those of drainage area
less than 1 mi2-were excluded because of their large variability of
sediments yield, reflecting the diverse effects of soils, local terrain,
vegetation, land use, and agricultural practices.
For drainage areas between 1 and 30,000 mi2,Dandy and Bolton found
that the annual sediment yield per unit area was inversely related to the
0.16 power of the drainage area: In which S= sediment yield in tons per
square mile per year; SR = Reference sediment yield corresponding to a 1-
mi2 drainage area, equal to 1645 tons per year; A = drainage area in
square miles; and AR = reference drainage area (1 mi2)
C. Sediments Yield versus Mean Annual Runoff
Dandy and Bolton studied sedimentation data from 505 reservoirs having
mean annual runoff data. Annual sediment yield per unit area was shown
to increase sharply as mean annual runoff Q in- creased from 0 to 2 in.
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Thereafter, for mean annual runoff from 2 to 50 in. annual sediment yield
per unit area decreased exponentially.
This led to the following equations.
For Q <2 in.:
For Q >2 in.:
In which QR = reference mean annual runoff QR = 2 in.
Dandy and Bolton combined Eqs. 15-10 and 15-11 into a set of equations
to express sediment yield in terms of drainage area and mean annual
runoff.
For Q <2 in.:
For Q >2 in.:
Sec: 15.2 Sediment Productions.
For SR = 1645 tons/mi2/y, QR = 2 in., and AR = 1 mi2, Eq. 15-12 reduces
to the followings:
For Q <2 in.: S = 1280 Q0.46(1.43 – 0.26 log A)
For Q >2 in.: S = 1965e-0.055Q(1.43 – 0.26 log A)
Equations 5-12 and 5-13 are based on average values of grouped data;
therefore, they should be used with caution. In Certain cases, local factors
such as soils, geology, topography, land use, and vegetation may have
greater influence on sediment yield than either mean annual runoff or
drainage area. Nevertheless, these equations provide a first
approximation to be regional assessment of sediment yield for watershed
planning purposes.
Source of sand in proposed blocks of Saraswati & Sagarmati River
The Luni is a river of western Rajasthan state, India. It originates in the
Pushkar valley of the Aravalli Range, near Ajmer and ends in the marshy
lands of Rann of Kutch in Gujarat, after travelling a distance of 495 km. It
is first known as Sagarmati, then after passing Govindgarh, it meets its
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tributary Saraswati, which originates from Pushkar Lake, and from then
on it gets its name Luni.
The Luni River flows in the western part of India in the state of
Rajasthan. It rises in the Pushkar valley of the Aravalli Range at an
elevation of five hundred fifty metres near Ajmer.
The river then flows in the southwest direction through the hills and
plains of the Marwar region in Rajasthan. So the direction in which it
flows is from north-east to south-west.
Slow shifting of river Saraswati & Sagarmati towards west left behind
several meter deep sand deposits, which was subsequently covered by
alluvium consisting sand, silt and clay to form topsoil.
Calculation of Sediment Yield
Applied lease area (under river bed) – 163.4503 ha.
Proposed working area in operational phase: 118.0 ha.
Proposed production: 11, 20,000 TPA of Sand.
Drainage basin area of river Saraswati – 251.36 km2 & Sagarmati –
150.68 km2.
Normal Annual Rainfall: 453.2 mm.
With above inputs, the calculation of the sediment yield by the Dandy and
Bolton formula is illustrated below:
TABLE 2.5: REPLENISHMENT CALCULATION OF APPLIED LEASE
AREA
Blocks
Q
(Mean annual
rainfall in mm)
A
(catchment Area
in km2)
S (Sediment yield)
(tons/year)
Saraswati
River Block
No. 1
453.2 251.36 59250.22
Sagarmati
River Block
No. 2
453.2 150.68 37765.02
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With above formula the value of S about 97015.04 tons/year in block no. 1
& in block no. 2.
Significant feature of Mining
The mining shall be done opencast with semi-mechanized method. JCB
cum loader will be used for loading of material.
The working period for mining will be 280 days (approximately nine
months) and during rainy season no mining shall be undertaken.
The removal of sand in the applied lease area would be confined to day
time i.e. 9 A.M. to 5 P. M.
2.14 EMPLOYMENT GENERATION:
The mining activity in the applied lease area will involve contractual
labor. About 857 workers will be engaged in mining of Bajri; loading of
material into tractor trolleys by labors/ JCB. The Bajri will be transport
and directly sold. For mining 4000 MT/day, The vehicle for transport of
Bajri from mine to the destination is provided by the contractor. The
workmen to load also are employed from a contractor. Sometimes extra
loads which are not booked by the buyers are unloaded at the Stack yard
made for temporary storage of Bajri for a day or two.
The mining project will generate direct & indirect employment. About 857
people will get direct employment in working places and 25 – 30 people
will also be affected indirectly and employed with allied and related
industries, such as transportation, maintenance, etc.
2.15 WASTE GENERATION
There is no top soil, overburden or waste to be encountered in the area.
Waste disposal is not required and not proposed.
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2.16 TRANSPORTATION
The vehicle (tractor trolley) for transport of sand from stack yard to the
destination will be provided by the contractor.
The applied lease area is having gentle slope with the gradient of 2 to 3
degrees hence, for the movement of tractors can be made and maintained
in any part of the applied lease area.
The loaded tractor trolleys would carry the material directly sold. About
4000 metric tons of Bajri would be required to be moved daily.
The loaded tractor trolleys would carry the material directly sold. About
4000 metric tons of Bajri would be required to be moved daily.
The material will be transported from two different working blocks,
which is shown in Transportation Route Map.
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FIGURE 2.1: TRANSPORTATION ROUTE MAP
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2.17 ANTICIPATED LIFE OF MINE
There is no specific life of the applied mine area as the area under
reference is open and barren river bed of the river and whatever quality of
sand are extracted from the said lot during one year; more than the
extracted quantity of the same are automatically replenished in next
coming years by the rainfall itself on account of its flow and velocity.
2.18 USE OF MINERAL
Sand is mainly consumed by infrastructure & housing industries and
development.
Whereas sand and Bajri is directly used for all construction works.
Sand is used for mainly for construction work with cement or lime
mortar.
The specifications of average grade of Bajri is that it should be gravel
free and of desired porosity. It should be siliceous in nature.
2.19 UTILITIES AND PROPOSED SITE FACILITIES
A. Power Supply:
The electric power supply is not available at applied mine site, while in
the nearby /study area electricity is available. No electricity is required for
mine operations.
B. Man Power
Total manpower required for the project is approx. 857 persons. The
mining project will generate direct & indirect employment. About 857
people will get direct employment in working places and 25 – 30 people
will also be affected indirectly and employed with allied and related
industries, such as transportation, maintenance, etc.
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C. Office :
The owner has common office cum store will be available along the
applied lease area. A store and yard is required near the office to keep
tools etc.
D. First Aid Facility
Although the river bed mining project does not involve any major risks
but a first aid room with proper equipment will be maintained as per
Mines Act and Mine Rules at the mine site office. First aid-box with all
necessary facilities will be maintained and provided. A fully fledged
dispensary with qualified doctor will be maintained.
E. Washrooms
Washrooms will be provided separately for male/ female workers as per
Mine Rules.
F. Water:
Water requirement for domestic/drinking purpose is fulfilled through the
nearby villages/dug wells in river beds. The total water requirement for
the project is estimated 20 KLD. Water for mining operation (dust
suppression) and for domestic & drinking purpose will be supplied with
the help dug well situated in the nearby village and water tankers.
TABLE 2.6: PEAK WATER REQUIREMENT
Purpose Requirement (KLD)
Drinking & others 7.0
Dust Suppression 7.0
Plantation 6.0
Total 20.0
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FIGURE 2.2: WATER BALANCE DIAGRAM
No outflow No outflow
======******=======
TOTAL WATER REQUIREMENT
20.0 KLD
Dug well
Dust supper.
7.0 KLD
Sanitation &
Drinking 7.0 KLD
0.5 m3 / day
Plantation
6.0 KLD
Septic tank- Soak Pit
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CHAPTER – III
DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT
3.1 GENERAL
3.1.1 Study area
Exploitation of mineral resources from the land through mining causes
environmental and ecological instability, severe land degradation besides
biological physical and socio-economic imbalance. The impact of the
mining activities can be quantified through Environmental Impact
Assessment Studies within the impact zone. The findings of EIA studies
help in preparation of the environmental management plan for
mitigating the adverse impacts.
For the purpose of studying the baseline status of the environment,
core zone and buffer zone are considered for Impact Assessment. The
core area for the purpose comprises Saraswati & Sagarmati applied lease
area of 163.4503 Hect. The buffer zone comprises a 10 km from around the
core area.
This section contains a description of the existing baseline environmental
status of the area surrounding Saraswati & Sagarmati River, the data
collected has been used to define the environmental scenario of the area,
against which the potential impacts of the project has been assessed.
3.1.2 Sources of Environmental Data
The baseline information on meteorology, ambient air quality, water
quality, noise levels, soil quality and floristic descriptions are largely
drawn from the data generated by M/s Udaipur Min-Tech Pvt. Ltd, M/s
Eco Laboratories & Consultants Pvt. Ltd. Mohali, (Punjab), and (NABL
Accredited Lab). Long term meteorological data recorded at the nearest
IMD station, Jaipur was collected. Apart from these, secondary data have
been collected from Census Handbook, Revenue Records, Statistical
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Department, Soil Survey and Land use Organization, District Industries
Centre, Forest Department, Central Ground Water Authority, etc. The
generation of primary data as well as collection of secondary data and
information from the site and surroundings was carried out during winter
season i.e. December, 2013 to February, 2014.
3.1.3 Aspect Studied
As per the gazette notification dated 14th September 2006 and
guidelines of CPCB, the study area was demarked. The study was
conducted within a radius of 10 km within applied mine as center.
The study period defined is December, 2013 to February, 2014.
The discipline covered by the baseline data collection programme includes
the following:-
Topography, Physiography, Hydrological aspects, Atmospheric condition,
Biological environment, Land use, cropping pattern & Socioeconomic
aspects.
3.1.4 Presentation
Each of the aspects listed above considered ahead in a sequential manner.
Data Collected during the baseline study period are given ahead and
provides a sound knowledge of the existing environment.
3.2 STUDY AREA AT A GLANCE
The study area includes the villages of Pisangan Tehsil within 10 Kms.
radius from the mine as center.
TABLE 3.1: STUDY AREA AT A GLANCE
S. No. Particulars Details
1.0 General Particulars
1.1 Latitude & Longitude
1.2 Latitude Longitude
Saraswati nadi Block I of 51.3618 Ha.
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26027’23.63” to 26027’36.75”N 74023’42.90” to
74025’14.18’’ E
Sagarmati nadi Block II of 112.0885 Ha
26022’16.96” to 26021’57.32”N
74026’01.10”E to
74028’03.70’’ E
1.3 Tehsil Pisangan
1.4 District H.Q. Ajmer
2.0 Demography
2.1 Total Population 113381
Male 57776
Female 55605
2.2 Literates 59915
2.3 No. of Household 21281
2.4 No. of Villages 53
3.0 Land Use Pattern (Ha.)
3.1 Agriculture Plantation 5746.81
3.2 Crop Land 24723.31
3.3 Fallow Land 5317.47
3.4 River 1380.22
3.5 Scrub Land 13022.15
3.6 Forest Plantation 1292.63
3.7 Forest 3015.28
3.8 Water Bodies 27.14
3.9 Waste Land 3654.67
3.10 Habitation 549.59
3.11 Wet Land 4876.24
3.12 Open Scrub Land 1537.16
Total 65342.66
4.0 Climatology (Dec., 2013 – Feb., 2014)
4.1 Total rainfall in mm. 31.00
4.2 Mean monthly maximum temp. °C 29.4
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4.3 Mean monthly minimum temp. °C 3.0
4.4 Relative humidity % 15 to 99 %
3.3 TOPOGRAPHY
3.3.1 Existing Conditions
The topography of the applied area is mainly plain land marked with
shallow nallah and undulations. In block I, i.e. Saraswati River the higher
elevation is 397 mRL at near village Akhepura and lower elevation point
is 390 mRL at near village Govindgarh in the applied area. In block II,
Sagarmati River the higher elevation point is 418 mRL at near village
Nuriyawas and lower elevation point is 411 mRL at near village
Budhwara. The drainage of this area in general flowing from east towards
west.
FIGURE 3.1: TOPOGRAPHY OF THE RIVER BED MINING AREA
Refer Figure 3.2: Topography Map of the Study Area.
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FIGURE 3.2: TOPOGRAPHY MAP OF THE STUDY AREA
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FIGURE 3.3: FIELD VISIT BY EIA COORDINATOR
3.4 CLIMATIC CONDITION
Mean annual rainfall (1987-2006) of the district is 453.2 mm whereas
normal rainfall (1901-70) is lower than average rainfall and placed at
433.8. Almost 95% of the total annual rainfall is received during the
southwest monsoon, which enters the district in the last week of June and
withdraws in the middle of September. Probability of average annual
rainfall exceeding 300 mm is only 90%, except at Mangliawas. However,
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there is 10% probability that the average rainfall exceed 600 mm. Drought
analysis based on agriculture criteria indicates that the district is prone to
mild and normal type of droughts. Severe and very severe type of drought
is very rare and occurred only twice during 1987 & 2002 (Srinagar); 1977
& 1987 (Todgarh); & 1991 & 1993 (Vijaynagar).
January is the coldest month with mean maximum and minimum
temperatures being lowest at 22.70 C & 7.60 C. Temperature in summer
month, June, reaches up to 39.50 C. There is drop in temperature due to
onset of monsoon and rises again in the month of September.
Atmosphere is generally dry except during the monsoon period. The
humidity is highest in August with mean daily relative humidity 80%. The
annual potential evapotranspiration in the district is 1565.6 mm and is
the highest in the month of May (243 mm).
Source: CGWB, Ajmer
3.5 PHYSIOGRAPHY
3.5.1 Relief
The topography of the applied area is mainly plain land marked with
shallow nallah and undulations. In block I, Saraswati River the higher
elevation is 397 mRL near village Akhepura and lower elevation point is
390 mRL near village Govindgarh in the applied area. In block II,
Sagarmati River the higher elevation point id 418 mRL near village
Nuriyawas and lower elevation point is 411 mRL near village Budhwara.
3.5.2 Drainage:
Drainage pattern of the area is dendritic. The lease area part of the
Saraswati & Sagarmati River. The drainage of this area in general
flowing from east towards west.
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FIGURE 3.4 DRAINAGE PATTERN OF THE STUDY AREA
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3.6 REPLENISHMENT OF THE AREA
The rotational mining shall be adopted to facilitate the replenishment of the
excavated pits during rainy season. Thus the mineable area has been
divided in two blocks i.e. the upstream block and the downstream block. The
Mining of these two blocks is suggested on rotation basis in such a way that
pit of previous year mining will act as depository for the monsoon season.
Sand is extracted from the said lot during one year; more than the extracted
quantity of the same are automatically replenished by rainfall in the
monsoon by the river/ nallah itself on account of its flow and velocity.
3.7 HUMAN SETTLEMENT
There is no human settlement within the applied lease area. Total 53
villages with 21281 household within the study area with population of
113381.
3.8 HYDROLOGICAL ASPECTS
Hydrology
Major water bearing formations are alluvium, schist, gneiss, granites,
limestone and phyllite of Bhilwara Supergroup & Delhi Supergroup. Ground
water occurs under unconfined to semi-confined conditions in weathered and
fractured part of the consolidated formation. These form generally poor
aquifers compared to alluvium.
Granite gneiss covers 4811 sq km (56.73%) and found in the eastern part
falling in Kekri, Arain, Bhinia and parts of Masuda, Srinagar, Silora and
Jawaja blocks. Quality of water varies from potable to brackish. Yield is
generally poor and varies from 30 to 90 m3/day.
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Schist is confined to 2,690 sq km (31.72%) in the western part of the district
falling in parts of Pisangan, Srinagar, Silora, Masuda and Jawaja blocks.
Open wells tapping schist yield 40 to 80 m3/day whereas wells located along
the intrusions of quartz vein and pegmatites yield 100 to 170 m3/day.
Alluvium covers only 494 sq. km (5.83%) and found at isolated locations in
eastern (Kekri block) & western part (Pisangan, Srinagar & Silora block) of
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the district. Thickness of alluvium near Srinagar is 20 m whereas in the
Roopnagar valley it is quite thick and extends up to 40m. Yield of tube wells
in alluvium varies from 50 to 150 m3/day.
Quartzite forms aquifer is different disconnected areas of limited extent in
topographic lows in the western part of the district in the vicinity of
Roopnagar, Kishangarh, Ajmer, Beawar and west of Nasirabad. Yield of
wells tapping quartzite very from 40 to 100 m3/day.
Source –CGWB, Ajmer
3.8.1 Introduction
Local hydrological parameters and ground level water levels are not
affected due to mining activity in the area.
3.8.2 Ground Water Condition
The ground water level in the area of River Saraswati & Sagarmati River
varies on an average from 20 meters to 25 meters near the riverbed and
increases towards.
ATMOSPHERIC CONDITION
Atmospheric conditions include meteorological condition and ambient air
quality of the study area. Meteorological conditions with respect to wind
velocity and direction in the study area was determined by IMD station
Jaipur. The required data for interpretation the ambient air quality of the
study area was generated by establishing a monitoring network. Regular
field observations as per the norms of MoEF and CPCB were taken from the
established monitoring stations.
3.9 METEOROLOGY
Introduction
Meteorological factors such as wind speed; direction variation in
temperature, humidity etc. play a direct role in dispersion of pollutants
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atmospheric pressure, rainfall and cloud cover also govern this activity.
Other factors such as terrain and local topography also take part in
atmospheric dispersion. Meteorology plays a vital role in affecting the
dispersion of pollutants. Since meteorological factors show wide fluctuations
with time, meaningful interpretation can be drawn only from long term
reliable data. Such source of data is the Indian Meteorological Department
(IMD), which maintains a network of meteorological stations at several
important locations. The nearest IMD stations Jaipur, which is about 183
km from the Pisangan Tehsil Headquarter. Meteorological information
available for this station is temperature, humidity, rainfall, wind speed and
wind direction. The data recorded at Jaipur IMD station for the period
December, 13 to February, 14 are summarized in below table.
3.9.1 Meteorological Data’s from IMD Jaipur
The data recorded at Jaipur for the study period December, 2013 to
February, 2014 are temperature and relative humidity were recorded during
the study period which are summarized in the below table.
TABLE 3.2: MEAN TEMPERATURE & RELATIVE HUMIDITY
Month
Temperature
(°C)
Relative
Humidity (%) Wind Speed (km/hr.)
Max. Min. Max. Min. 8.30 HRS. 17.30 HRS.
Max. Min. Max. Min.
Dec., 13 28.9 4.5 98 14 14 04 12 04
Jan., 14 26.2 2.8 100 21 20 04 12 04
Feb., 14 28.2 7.3 100 16 16 04 52 04
Source – IMD Station (Jaipur)
3.9.2 Site Specific Meteorological Data
The data recorded at project site for the study period December, 2013 to
February, 2014 are temperature and relative humidity were recorded during
the study period which are summarized in the below table.
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TABLE 3.3: MEAN TEMPERATURE & RELATIVE HUMIDITY
Month
Temperature
(°C)
Relative
Humidity (%) Wind Speed (km/hr.)
Max. Min. Max. Min. 8.30 HRS. 17.30 HRS.
Max. Min. Max. Min.
Dec., 13 29.4 4.8 97 15 12 04 10 04
Jan., 14 26.9 3.0 99 22 22 04 10 04
Feb., 14 28.6 7.6 99 18 18 04 20 04
The mean maximum temperature ranges recorded was 29.4°C and
minimum temperature was 3.0°C during the study period. The relative
humidity is high during the study period, being generally over 99%. Wind
speed plays a dominant role in the dispersion of air pollutants. An
observation of the wind rose shows that the predominant wind directions are
east to west.
3.9.3 Wind rose
Wind speed of a site plays a vital role in predicting the extent of air
pollution. It gives a clear view about the extent to which air pollutants are
carried before they touch the ground. Wind rose is 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.
Wind roses are generated with the site meteorological information’s initially
collected. These raw data are processed with certain interpolation and
stability classes and joint frequency function are developed to eventually
reach to the development of wind roses.
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FIGURE 3.5: WIND ROSE DIAGRAM
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3.10 AMBIENT AIR ENVIRONMENT
To establish the ambient air quality the studies were carried out
during winter season of the Month December, 2013 to February, 2014.
3.10.1 Ambient Air Sampling
Ambient air quality sampling was carried out with the help of
Respirable particulate matter Sampler “ Respirable Dust Sampler” (RDS).
The data generated by M/s Eco Laboratories & Consultants Pvt. Ltd. for
ambient air quality status within 10 km. radius of the mine has been
compiled along with meteorological conditions for particulars season.
3.10.2. Location of Ambient Air Sampling Stations
Eleven sampling stations were established around the core zone within
10 km radius to study the present air quality. The locations are given
in below table and the area marked in Figure.
TABLE 3.4: LOCATION OF AMBIENT AIR MONITORING STATIONS
Station
Code. Station Name
Location with
respect to Site Selection Criteria
Dis. (Km) Dire.
A1 Core Zone, Block – I, -- -- Proposed Working Block
A2 Govindgarh Village 1.0 W Nearest habitat area in pre dominant
down wind direction.
A3 Leswa Village 1.5 N Near proposed working block I
A4 Jaswantpura Village 1.5 E In Upwind Direction from E
A5 Gujron Ki Dhani 5.0 E In Upwind Direction from E
A6 Core zone – Block – II, -- -- Proposed Working Block
A7 500m D/W direction 0.5 W Pre dominant downwind station
A8 Budhwara Village 1.0 N Falls in downwind direction
Falls in transportation route
Likely to have maximum incremental.
A9 Bhanwata Village 4.0 E In Upwind Direction from E
A10 Lalikhera Village 6.0 SE In Upwind Direction from S
A11 Pisangan 6.0 NW Nearest major city of the study area
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FIGURE 3.6: AMBIENT AIR SAMPLING LOCATION IN THE STUDY AREA
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FIGURE 3.7: PHOTOGRAPHS OF AMBIENT AIR SAMPLING IN THE
STUDY AREA
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3.10.3. Sampling Schedule
Eight/ twenty four hourly samples were collected from each station
round the clock, twice a week for continuous three month (December, 13
to February, 2014).
3.10.4. Air quality parameter
The following parameters were analyzed for each sample.
- Particulate Matter (PM10)
- Particulate Matter (PM2.5)
- Sulphur dioxide (SO2)
- Oxides of nitrogen (Nox)
The sampling and testing of ambient air quality parameters were
carried out as per relevant parts of IS 5182. The brief details of testing
procedure adopted are given in below table.
TABLE 3.5: PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING VARIOUS AIR
QUALITY PARAMETERS
Parameters Testing Procedure
PM10
Gravimetric method using Respirable particulate
matter Sampler “ Respirable Dust Sampler”
(RDS) IS:5182(Part IV)1973
PM2.5 Gravimetric method
NOx
Absorption in dil. NaOH and then estimated
calorimetrically with sulphanilamide and N(I-
Nepthyle) Ethylene diamine Dihydrochloride and
Hydrogen Peroxide(IS:5182 1975, Part VI)
SO2
Absorption in Sodium Tetra Chloro- Mercurate
followed by Colorimetric estimation using P-
Rosaniline hydrochloride and
Formaldehyde(IS:5182 Part II. 1969)
The detailed results of ambient air quality are given in table below table.
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TABLE 3.6
Ambient Air Quality
(PM10 24-hr Concentration in µg/m3)
Station ► Core
Zone,
Block – I,
Govindga
rh Village
Leswa
Village
Jaswantpura
Village
Gujron
Ki
Dhani
S.
No.▼ Result A1 A2 A3 A4 A5
December -2013
1. Minimum 63.42 66.38 58.71 60.14 52.44
2. Maximum 90.94 90.31 86.04 84.36 80.26
3. Average 77.18 78.34 72.37 72.25 66.35
4. 98% 89.12 88.50 84.32 82.67 78.65
January - 2014
1. Minimum 64.52 68.02 60.44 65.76 56.36
2. Maximum 92.26 91.56 86.22 87.32 81.24
3. Average 78.39 79.79 73.33 76.54 68.80
4. 98% 90.41 89.73 84.50 85.57 79.62
February - 2014
1. Minimum 67.56 68.28 66.24 57.44 60.08
2. Maximum 94.14 93.04 86.42 80.12 82.42
3. Average 80.35 80.71 76.33 68.79 71.25
4. 98% 92.26 91.18 84.69 78.52 80.77
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Ambient Air Quality
(PM2.5 24-hr Concentration in µg/m3)
Station ► Core
Zone,
Block – I,
Govindga
rh Village
Leswa
Village
Jaswantpura
Village
Gujron
Ki
Dhani
S.
No.▼ Result A1 A2 A3 A4 A5
December -2013
1. Minimum 20.10 21.76 19.89 20.08 17.40
2. Maximum 31.99 30.66 28.79 28.02 26.12
3. Average 25.73 25.84 24.22 23.89 21.96
4. 98% 31.35 30.05 28.21 27.46 25.60
January – 2014
1. Minimum 20.53 22.65 22.13 20.82 18.86
2. Maximum 31.41 29.82 28.46 28.74 27.18
3. Average 26.27 26.67 25.21 25.19 22.74
4. 98% 30.78 29.22 27.89 28.17 26.64
February – 2014
1. Minimum 22.86 22.49 19.94 20.25 20.07
2. Maximum 30.85 30.54 28.65 26.34 27.53
3. Average 26.85 26.90 24.46 22.77 23.64
4. 98% 30.23 29.93 28.08 25.81 26.98
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Ambient Air Quality
(SO2 24-hr Concentration in µg/ m3)
Station ► Core
Zone,
Block – I,
Govindga
rh Village
Leswa
Village
Jaswantpura
Village
Gujron
Ki
Dhani
S.
No.▼ Result A1 A2 A3 A4 A5
December -2013
1. Minimum BDL 5.44 3.76 4.26 BDL
2. Maximum 3.74 7.28 5.42 6.08 4.78
3. Average 1.87 6.36 4.59 5.17 2.39
4. 98% 3.67 7.13 5.31 5.96 4.68
January – 2014
1. Minimum BDL 5.26 4.12 4.62 BDL
2. Maximum 3.86 7.76 5.62 6.38 4.88
3. Average 1.93 6.51 4.87 5.50 2.44
4. 98% 3.78 7.60 5.51 6.25 4.78
February – 2014
1. Minimum BDL 5.76 3.62 4.69 BDL
2. Maximum 4.08 7.50 5.34 7.38 4.72
3. Average 2.04 6.61 4.40 6.03 2.36
4. 98% 4.00 7.35 5.23 7.23 4.63
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Ambient Air Quality
(NOx 24-hr Concentration in µg/ m3)
Station ► Core
Zone,
Block – I,
Govindga
rh Village
Leswa
Village
Jaswantpura
Village
Gujron
Ki
Dhani
S.
No.▼ Result A1 A2 A3 A4 A5
December -2013
1. Minimum 4.26 6.52 4.08 4.12 4.06
2. Maximum 7.13 9.06 7.34 7.68 6.56
3. Average 5.69 7.79 5.71 5.90 5.31
4. 98% 6.99 8.88 7.19 7.53 6.43
January – 2014
1. Minimum 4.64 5.72 4.40 4.74 3.96
2. Maximum 7.86 9.26 7.51 7.68 6.53
3. Average 6.25 7.49 5.95 6.21 5.24
4. 98% 7.70 9.07 7.36 7.53 6.40
February – 2014
1. Minimum 4.62 5.82 3.88 4.64 4.38
2. Maximum 7.94 9.24 7.72 8.28 6.98
3. Average 6.31 7.53 5.80 6.46 5.68
4. 98% 7.78 9.06 7.57 8.11 6.84
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Ambient Air Quality
(PM10 24-hr Concentration in µg/m3)
Station ► Core zone,
Block – II,
500m D/W
direction
Budhwar
a Village
Bhanwata
Village
Lalikhera
Village
Pisang
an
S.
No.▼ Result A6 A7 A8 A9 A10 A11
December -2013
1. Minimum 64.72 62.15 66.08 58.16 60.74 64.88
2. Maximum 91.46 89.78 85.76 84.19 86.48 92.62
3. Average 78.08 75.95 75.92 71.17 73.41 78.75
4. 98% 89.63 87.98 84.04 82.51 84.75 90.77
January – 2014
1. Minimum 58.04 67.34 62.04 59.43 57.84 68.25
2. Maximum 90.18 92.42 84.80 79.11 88.46 94.08
3. Average 78.11 79.88 73.42 69.27 73.15 81.16
4. 98% 88.38 90.57 83.10 77.53 86.69 92.20
February – 2014
1. Minimum 70.14 62.88 70.62 58.94 62.06 76.73
2. Maximum 86.37 88.46 86.74 80.15 86.48 91.26
3. Average 78.42 75.67 78.68 69.54 74.27 84.0
4. 98% 84.64 86.69 85.01 78.55 84.75 89.43
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Ambient Air Quality
(PM2.5 24-hr Concentration in µg/m3)
Station ► Core zone,
Block – II,
500m D/W
direction
Budhwar
a Village
Bhanwata
Village
Lalikhera
Village
Pisang
an
S.
No.▼ Result A6 A7 A8 A9 A10 A11
December -2013
1. Minimum 21.27 19.79 21.30 19.32 19.82 20.84
2. Maximum 30.65 29.28 28.21 27.63 28.60 31.35
3. Average 26.37 24.93 24.72 23.47 24.32 25.97
4. 98% 30.04 28.69 27.65 27.08 28.03 30.72
January – 2014
1. Minimum 19.24 21.67 19.3 19.28 19.19 22.74
2. Maximum 30.26 30.42 28.04 26.36 28.56 29.72
3. Average 26.08 26.33 24.23 22.86 23.96 26.65
4. 98% 29.65 29.81 27.48 25.83 27.99 29.13
February – 2014
1. Minimum 22.38 20.31 23.14 18.83 20.33 24.54
2. Maximum 28.65 29.77 28.74 26.67 28.19 30.82
3. Average 25.67 25.07 25.86 23.18 24.31 27.97
4. 98% 28.08 29.17 28.17 26.14 27.63 30.20
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Ambient Air Quality
(SO2 24-hr Concentration in µg/ m3)
Station ► Core zone,
Block – II,
500m D/W
direction
Budhwar
a Village
Bhanwata
Village
Lalikhera
Village
Pisang
an
S.
No.▼ Result A6 A7 A8 A9 A10 A11
December -2013
1. Minimum BDL BDL BDL 4.06 BDL 5.28
2. Maximum 3.86 4.04 4.18 5.24 3.84 7.94
3. Average 1.80 2.02 2.09 4.65 1.92 6.61
4. 98% 3.78 3.96 4.10 5.14 3.76 7.78
January – 2014
1. Minimum BDL BDL BDL 4.14 BDL 5.62
2. Maximum 4.02 4.34 4.36 5.76 4.12 8.06
3. Average 2.01 2.17 2.18 4.95 2.05 6.84
4. 98% 3.94 4.25 4.27 5.64 4.04 7.90
February – 2014
1. Minimum BDL BDL BDL 4.12 BDL 5.52
2. Maximum 4.32 4.16 4.46 5.74 4.58 8.46
3. Average 2.16 2.08 2.23 4.93 2.29 6.99
4. 98% 4.23 4.08 4.37 5.63 4.49 8.29
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Ambient Air Quality
(NOx 24-hr Concentration in µg/ m3)
Station ► Core zone,
Block – II,
500m D/W
direction
Budhwar
a Village
Bhanwata
Village
Lalikhera
Village
Pisang
an
S.
No.▼ Result A6 A7 A8 A9 A10 A11
December -2013
1. Minimum 3.74 4.64 3.58 5.22 3.78 5.94
2. Maximum 6.78 7.42 7.44 7.78 7.52 8.82
3. Average 5.26 6.03 5.51 6.50 5.65 7.38
4. 98% 6.64 7.27 7.29 7.62 7.37 8.64
January – 2014
1. Minimum 4.18 5.34 3.78 5.38 4.54 6.12
2. Maximum 7.22 8.10 6.64 8.02 7.84 9.11
3. Average 5.67 6.72 5.21 6.70 6.19 7.61
4. 98% 7.08 7.94 6.51 7.86 7.68 8.93
February – 2014
1. Minimum 5.13 4.50 3.77 4.52 4.04 6.34
2. Maximum 7.54 6.27 6.96 7.96 7.64 9.84
3. Average 6.35 5.38 5.36 6.24 5.84 8.09
4. 98% 7.39 6.14 6.82 7.80 7.49 9.64
Source: Eco Laboratories & Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
The observed range of various parameters recorded, have been
compared with the National Ambient Quality Standards laid down by
the Central Pollution Control Board.
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TABLE 3.7: COMPARISON OF AIR MONITORING RESULTS
Results
Core Zone,
Block – I,
Govindgar
h Village
Leswa
Village
Jaswantpura
Village
Gujron
Ki
Dhani
NAAQS*
Ind. &
Res. ,
Rural use A1 A2 A3 A4 A5
PM10 Concentration
Minimum 63.42 66.38 58.71 57.44 52.44
100
Maximum 94.14 93.04 86.42 87.32 82.42
Average 78.78 79.71 72.57 72.38 67.43
98% tile 92.26 91.18 84.69 85.57 80.77
PM2.5 Concentration
Minimum 20.1 21.76 19.89 20.08 17.4
60 Maximum 31.99 30.66 28.79 28.74 27.53
Average 26.05 26.21 24.34 24.41 22.47
98% tile 31.35 30.05 28.21 28.17 26.98
SO2 Concentration
Minimum BDL 5.26 3.62 4.26 BDL
80
Maximum 4.08 7.76 5.62 7.38 4.88
Average 2.04 6.51 4.62 5.82 2.44
98% tile 4.00 7.60 5.51 7.23 4.78
NOx Concentration
Minimum 4.26 5.72 3.88 4.12 3.96
80
Maximum 7.94 9.26 7.72 8.28 6.98
Average 6.10 7.49 5.80 6.20 5.47
98% tile 7.78 9.07 7.57 8.11 6.84
Results
Core zone,
Block – II,
500m D/W
direction
Budhwar
a Village
Bhanwata
Village
Lalikhera
Village Pisangan
NAAQS*
Ind. &
Res. ,
Rural use A6 A7 A8 A9 A10 A11
PM10 Concentration
Minimum 58.04 62.15 62.04 58.16 57.84 64.88
100 Maximum 91.46 92.42 86.74 84.19 88.46 94.08
Average 74.75 77.29 74.39 71.18 73.15 79.48
98% tile 89.63 90.57 85.01 82.51 86.69 92.20
PM2.5 Concentration
Minimum 19.24 19.79 19.3 18.83 19.19 20.84 60
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Maximum 30.65 30.42 28.74 27.63 28.6 31.35
Average 24.95 25.11 24.02 23.23 23.90 26.10
98% tile 30.04 29.81 28.17 27.08 28.03 30.72
SO2 Concentration
Minimum BDL BDL BDL 4.06 BDL 5.28
80
Maximum 4.32 4.34 4.46 5.76 4.58 8.46
Average 2.16 2.17 2.23 4.91 2.29 6.87
98% tile 4.23 4.25 4.37 5.64 4.49 8.29
NOx Concentration
Minimum 3.74 4.5 3.58 4.52 3.78 5.94
80
Maximum 7.54 8.1 7.44 8.02 7.84 9.84
Average 5.64 6.30 5.51 6.27 5.81 7.89
98% tile 7.39 7.94 7.29 7.86 7.68 9.64
* NAAQS – National Ambient Air Quality Standards. 24-hr concentration
in µg/m3.
A perusal of above tables shows that PM10, PM2.5, NOx & SO2 are well
within limits prescribed for areas meant for “Residential and Rural
Use.
TABLE 3.8: RESULTS OF FREE SILICA IN PM10
Results
Core Zone,
Block – I,
Govindgarh
Village
Leswa
Village
Jaswantpura
Village
Gujron
Ki
Dhani
A1 A2 A3 A4 A5
Free Silica
in PM10 0.47 0.49 0.37 0.45 0.46
Results
Core zone,
Block – II,
500m D/W
direction
Budhwar
a Village
Bhanwata
Village
Lalikhera
Village Pisangan
A6 A7 A8 A9 A10 A11
Free
Silica in
PM10
0.51 0.43 0.37 0.48 0.52 0.39
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3.11 NOISE ENVIRONMENT
Mining and allied activities are usually noise-prone activities. Excessive
noise levels may cause adverse effects on human being and its associated
environment including domestic animals, wild life, natural ecosystem and
structure.
The noise problem is said to exist when the sound level in the air causes
interference in human activities such as disturbance in sleep, work and
speech communication leading to annoyance. Perception of noise by
individuals varies depending on number of factors such as natural
sensitivity / hearing ability, level of exposure, time of the day, socio-cultural
activities etc. at the time of exposure to sound. The impact of noise at
community level can have different effects varying from aesthetic
impairment such as annoyance, frequent hypertension to as high as loss of
hearing. The health impact of noise on individual depends on several
factors, viz. physical dose (intensity of sound pressure level and duration of
exposure), frequency spectrum, intermittency etc. as well as human factors
like sex, age, health condition, occupational exposure etc. The background
noise levels within the mine and around it were recorded using sound meter
to establish the existing scenario.
3.11.1 Monitoring Methodology of Noise Level
Noise standards have been designated for different types of land use, i.e.
residential, commercial, industrial and silence zones, as per ‘The Noise
Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000, Notified by the Ministry of
Environment and Forests, New Delhi on February 14, 2000’. Different
standards have been stipulated during day time and night time.
The noise analysis within the study area was recorded using sound level
meter. The analysis reveals that the noise’s well within the permissible
range.
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3.11.2 Noise Analysis within the study area
The location of Noise level monitoring is presented in below table.
TABLE 3.9: LOCATION OF NOISE MONITORING STATIONS
Station
Code. Station Name
Location with respect to Site
Distance (Km) Direction
N1 Core Zone, Block – I, -- --
N2 Govindgarh Village 1.0 W
N3 Leswa Village 1.5 N
N4 Jaswantpura Village 1.5 E
N5 Gujron Ki Dhani 5.0 E
N6 Core zone – Block – II, -- --
N7 500m D/W direction 0.5 W
N8 Budhwara Village 1.0 N
N9 Bhanwata Village 4.0 E
N10 Lalikhera Village 6.0 SE
N11 Pisangan 6.0 NW
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FIGURE 3.8: NOISE & TRAFFIC DENSITY MONITORING LOCATION MAP
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FIGURE 3.9: PHOTOGRAPHS OF NOISE MONITORING IN THE
STUDY AREA
3.11.3 Noise Level Results
The noise monitoring within the study area was recorded using sound level
meter. Noise readings were taken at eleven different locations in the study
area.
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TABLE 3.10: NOISE LEVEL WITHIN THE STUDY AREA
(Unit – dB)
Source: Eco Laboratories & Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
TABLE 3.11: CPCB NOISE STANDARD
Category of Zones Leq in dB (A)
Day Night
Industrial 75 70
Commercial 65 55
Residential 55 45
Silence Zone 50 40
a. Day time is from 6.00 Am to 10.00PM.
b. Night time is reckoned between 10.00 PM to 6.00AM
c. Silence zone is defined as an area up to 100m around premises of
hospitals, educational institution and courts. Use of vehicle horn,
loudspeaker and bursting of crackers is banned in these zones.
Note: Mixed categories of areas are declared as one of the four above
mentioned categories by the competent Authority and the corresponding
standards shall apply.
S. No Location Result
Test Method Day Night
1 Core Zone, Block – I, 51.2 39.6 IS:9989 : 1981 R -2002
2 Govindgarh Village 50.4 40.0 IS:9989 : 1981 R -2002
3 Leswa Village 49.5 39.4 IS:9989 : 1981 R -2002
4 Jaswantpura Village 50.6 41.8 IS:9989 : 1981 R -2002
5 Gujron Ki Dhani 49.8 40.1 IS:9989 : 1981 R -2002
6 Core zone – Block – II, 50.7 39.8 IS:9989 : 1981 R -2002
7 500m D/W direction 51.1 38.7 IS:9989 : 1981 R -2002
8 Budhwara Village 49.2 40.4 IS:9989 : 1981 R -2002
9 Bhanwata Village 50.4 43.3 IS:9989 : 1981 R -2002
10 Lalikhera Village 49.6 39.7 IS:9989 : 1981 R -2002
11 Pisangan 51.5 40.9 IS:9989 : 1981 R -2002
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3.11.4 Traffic density
Traffic density measurements were performed at one location at village
Fatehpur (SH – 59, Jethana to Ladpura). Locations of these stations are
marked on the map. The monitoring was performed in Jan., 2014.
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 tractor trolleys that will be added to the present scenario will
be compared to the carrying capacity.
Traffic density measurement were made continuously for 24 hours by
visual observation and counting of vehicles under three categories, viz.,
heavy motor vehicles, light motor vehicles and two/three wheelers. As
traffic densities on the roads are high, two skilled persons were
deployed simultaneously at each station during each shift- one person
on each of the two directions for counting the traffic. At the end of
each hour, fresh counting and recording was undertaken. Total numbers
of vehicles per hour under the three categories were determined. The
results of measurements are given in the summery in below table.
TABLE 3.12: TRAFFIC DENSITY
Traffic vehicle No. of vehicles per day at
Fatehpur (SH – 59, Jethana to Ladpura).
H.M.V. 206
L.M.V. 289
2/3 wheelers 374
Grand Total 869
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TABLE 3.13: EXISTING TRAFFIC SCENARIO & LOS
S. No. Road V C
Existing
V/C Ratio LOS
1 Near Village
Govindgarh 112 5,000 0.02 A
2 Near village
Jaswantpura 138 2,500 0.06 A
3 Near village Lesawa 106 2,000 0.05 A
4 Near village
Pisangan 249 6,000 0.04 A
5 Near village
Budhwara 116 3,000 0.04 A
6 Near village
Nuriyawas 138 2,500 0.06 A
7 Near village
Kalesara 128 2,000 0.06 A
8 SH – 59 869 10,000 0.09 A
V= Volume of Vehicles in PCU’s/day & C = Capacity of Highway in
PCU’s/ day.
The existing Level of Service (LOS) is “A” i.e. excellent.
V/C LOS Performance
0.0 - 0.2 A Excellent
0.2 - 0.4 B Very Good
0.4 - 0.6 C Good / Average / Fair
0.6 - 0.8 D Poor
0.8 - 1.0 E Very Poor
Note: Capacity as per IRC: 64-1990
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TABLE 3.14: DURING MINE OPERATION
S. No. Particulars Details
1 Proposed Capacity of mine/annum 11,20,000 TPA
2 No. of working days 280
3 Proposed Capacity of mine/day 4000 TPD
4 Dumper Capacity 22 Tones
5 No. of dumper deployed/day 182
6 Considering both loaded & empty tractor
trolleys Increase in PCU/day will be 364 PCUs
TABLE 3.15: MODIFIED TRAFFIC SCENARIO & LOS
Road V C Modified
V/C Ratio LOS
All villages 1351 3,000 0.45 C
SH – 59 1233 10,000 0.12 A
Results
From the above analysis it can be seen that the V/C ratio is likely to
change to 0.45 & 0.12 with LOS being “C & A’’ which is Good & Excellent,
as per classification. So the additional load on the carrying capacity of the
concerned roads is not likely to have any adverse effect.
3.12 SOIL ENVIRONMENT
Soil is defined as a thin layer of earth's crust which serves as a natural
medium for the growth of plants. It is the unconsolidated mineral matter
that has been subjected to and influenced by genetic and environmental
factors, such as, parent material, climate organism and physiochemical
action of wind, water and sum light an acting over a long period of time.
Soil differs from the parent materials in the morphological, physical,
chemical and biological properties. Also soils differ among themselves in
some or all the properties depending on the differences in the gothic and
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environmental factors. The soil samples were analyzed for physical and
chemical characteristics.
The soil characteristic include both physical and chemical details, the soil
survey was carried out by the M/s Udaipur Min-Tech Pvt. Ltd. Udaipur &
M/s. Eco Laboratories & Consultants Pvt. Ltd., Mohali, to assess the soil
characteristics of the area.
3.12.1 Methodology for Soil Monitoring
Soil samples from depth (0-15 cm) were collected from these villages area
for estimation of the physicochemical characteristics of soil. Air-dried and
Sieved samples have been used for determination of physical properties of
soil. Standard methods were followed for the analysis of soil samples.
3.12.2 Soil Sampling Location
Soil survey was carried out by Environmental Expert Team, while
conducting the studies for preparing the report for the river bed area of
the applicant, by drawing samples from various locations in winter
seasons 2013-14 and analyses the same for physical and chemical
parameters.
TABLE 3.16: SOIL SAMPLING LOCATIONS IN THE STUDY AREA
Station Code Location Location with respect to Site
Distance (Km) Direction
S1 Jaswantpura 1.5 E
S2 Govindgarh 1.0 W
S3 Pisangan 6.0 NW
S4 Brijpura 7.0 NW
S5 Garhi 4.0 NE
S6 Kalesara 2.5 SW
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FIGURE 3.10: SOIL SAMPLING LOCATION IN THE STUDY AREA
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FIGURE 3.11: PHOTOGRAPHS OF SOIL SAMPLING IN THE STUDY
AREA
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3.12.3 Soil Analysis Results
Soil analysis was carried out and the results following below table.
TABLE 3.17: SOIL ANALYSIS RESULTS
S.
No
.
Parameter unit
Jaswa
ntpura
Govin
dgarh Pisangan Brijpura Garhi Kalesara
S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6
1 pH (1:2.5) - 7.4 7.35 7.97 7.96 7.34 6.79
2 Texture
- Sandy Sandy Clay
Loam Sandy
Clay
Loam Clay
3 Color
- Light
Brown Brown Brown Brown Brown
Dark
Brown
4 Water
holding
capacity
% 25.31 26.92 56.34 28.11 69.48 76.3
5 SAR - <10 <10 <10 <10 <10 <10
6 Bulk
Density gm/cc 1.14 1.09 0.97 1.04 1.1 0.95
7 Organic
Matter % 0.18 0.26 0.08 0.52 0.23 0.34
8
Electrical
Conductivi
ty of
saturation
extract
(1:2)
mhos/cm 120 190 140 160 190 200
9 Permeabili
ty mm/hour 2.13 2.17 1.93 2.12 2.02 2.27
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3.13 WATER ENVIRONMENT
In order to conduct EIA Studies, baseline data pertaining to water
environment of the existing project was carried out evaluating the basin
characteristics, drainage pattern, and hydrology.
3.13.1 Ground Water Quality
The project itself is a part of surface water body. The applied lease falls in
river Saraswati and Sagarmati River, near village Govindgarh, Akhepura,
Jaswantpura, Pisangan, Budhwada, Nuriawas, Tehsil – Pisangan &
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District – Ajmer of State – Rajasthan. Apart from said river Saraswati and
Sagarmati River; the water is not polluted. The applied lease area is free
of industrial pollutants.
3.13.2 Ground Water Quality Assessment
The sources of potable water are the hand pumps, tub-wells & dug well in
the area. Samples were collected from the available water resources
around the applied mine lease area. The samples were collected & tested
from different sites.
The quality of ground water was studied by collecting water samples from
representative open dug wells, tube wells, Ponds & hand pumps. The
details of water quality sites are given in below table. The samples were
collected during winter season (Dec., 2013 to Feb., 2014).
The ground water table is in this region between 20 and 25 mts. from the
ground level.
FIGURE 3.12: SCHEMATIC REPRESENTATION OF SITE
ELEVATION, ULTIMATE DEPTH & GROUND WATER OF BLOCK
NO. 1 (SARASWATI RIVER)
365 mRL (25.0 BGL Pre monsoon)
370 mRL (20 BGL Post monsoon) WATER TABLE
387 mRL (3.0meter) ULTIMATE DEPTH
397mRL HIGHEST CONTOUR
Proposed working will not intersect Ground
water table.
LOWEST CONTOUR 390 mRL
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FIGURE 3.13: SCHEMATIC REPRESENTATION OF SITE
ELEVATION, ULTIMATE DEPTH & GROUND WATER OF BLOCK
NO. 2 (SAGARMATI RIVER)
3.13.3 Ground Water Monitoring Methodology
To evaluate the physico-chemical characteristics of the water resources
existing in the study area, water samples from ground water sources were
collected during the winter season and characterized for physico-chemical
parameters. Water samples from seven ground water source were
characterized. There samples were taken as grab sample and were
analyzed for various parameters and compared with standards IS: 10500.
The locations of water sampling stations have been shown in below table.
TABLE 3.18: GROUND WATER SAMPLING LOCATIONS IN THE
STUDY AREA
Station Code Location Location with respect to Site
Distance (Km) Direction
GW1 Govindgarh 1.0 W
GW2 Jaswantpura 1.5 E
GW3 Budhwara 1.0 N
GW4 Pisangan 6.0 NW
GW5 Brijpura 7.0 NW
GW6 Garhi 4.0 NE
GW7 Kalesara 2.5 SW
Refer Figure 3.14: Ground Water Sampling Station in the study area.
386 mRL (25.0 BGL Pre monsoon)
391 mRL (20 BGL Post monsoon) WATER TABLE
408 mRL (3.0meter) ULTIMATE DEPTH
418mRL HIGHEST CONTOUR
Proposed working will not intersect Ground
water table.
LOWEST CONTOUR 411 mRL
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FIGURE 3.14: GROUND WATER SAMPLING LOCATION IN THE STUDY AREA
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FIGURE 3.15: PHOTOGRAPHS OF WATER SAMPLING IN THE STUDY AREA
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3.13.4 Analysis Report of Ground Water Quality
The quality of ground water was studied by collecting seven water samples from representative hand pump and wells.
The physico-chemical characteristics of ground water samples presented in below table.
TABLE 3.19: ANALYSIS RESULTS OF GROUND WATER
S.
No. Parameter Unit
Govindgarh Jaswanpura Budhwara Pisangan Brijpura Garhi Kalesara
GW1 GW2 GW3 GW4 GW5 GW6 GW7
1 pH value Hazen 7.93 7.3 7.44 7.67 7.31 7.51 7.48
2 Color -- <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0
3 Turbidity NTU 0.6 6.5 3.9 0.4 0.1 0.1 0.4
4 Odour -- Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable
5
Total
Hardness (as
CaCO3)
mg/l
242.4 588.94 177.76 592.08 259.52 193.92 165.64
6 Iron (as Fe) mg/l 0.08 0.07 0.06 0.06 0.03 0.05 0.06
7 Chlorides (as
Cl)
mg/l 284.91 256.92 89.97 134.95 134.95 31.99 94.97
8 Sulphate (So4) mg/l 104.62 170.28 95.97 288.34 167.45 97.1 97.78
9 Dissolved
solids
mg/l 983.54 1279.5 495.01 720.98 397.95 558.2 681.2
10 Electrical
Conductivity
µS/cm 1520 1970 760 1110 620 860 1051.25
11 Alkalinity mg/l 70 280 60 290 80 85 85
12 Nitrate (as mg/l 29.73 44.89 15 43.15 0.41 43.61 20.58
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NO3)
13 Fluoride (as F) mg/l 0.53 0.36 0.49 0.56 0.32 0.41 0.58
14 Cynide (as
CN)
mg/l BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
15 Copper (as Cu) mg/l BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
16 Zinc (as Zn) mg/l BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
17 Lead (as Pb) mg/l BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
18
Phenolic
Compounds
(as C6H5OH)
mg/l
BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
19 Cadmium (as
Cd)
mg/l BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
20 Total Arsenic
(as As)
mg/l BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
21 Chromium (as
Cr)
mg/l BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
22 Coliforms MPN/100ml Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent
23 E.Coli/100ml -- Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent
A review of the above chemical analysis that there is some variation in chemical composition of water tapped from
different open wells, tube wells and hand pumps, but the ground water from all sources remains suitable for drinking
purposes as all the constituents are within the limits prescribed for drinking water standards promulgated by Indian
standard.
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3.14 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT:
3.14.1 Biological Aspects
The basic purpose to exploring the biological environment under
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is to assist in the decision making
process and to ensure that the project options under consideration are bio-
environmental-friendly. EIA identifies ways of improving project
environmentally by preventing, minimizing, mitigating or compensating for
adverse impacts before exploration and development phase. The present
study on the floral assessment of the proposed project is based on field survey
of the area supported by secondary data from various governmental and non-
governmental sources.
Objective of the study
The objectives of this study were as follows:
1. To conduct detail study for floral/ faunal/ avifaunal elements in the
study area of proposed project site.
2. To assess scheduled species in the proposed site. (Rare, endangered,
critically endangered, endemic and vulnerable).
3. To identify locations and features of ecological significance
4. To collect Baseline data for the study area along with a description
of the existing terrestrial, wetland and aquatic vegetation.
5. To identify Impact of proposed project before exploration and
during development phase on the biological environment
3.14.2 Activities undertaken during the study
1. Flora survey
- Identification and documentation of Tree, shrub, herb, climber
and grass species
- Analysis of scheduled taxa of the proposed site
2. Fauna survey
- Identification and Documentation of Avian, Reptilian,
Amphibian, Mammal and other faunal diversity
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- Observations by direct and indirect evidences.
- Analysis of Scheduled species.
3. Study of Habitat/microhabitat for the faunal elements in the project
site and surrounding areas within 10 km range from the site.
4. Photo documentation for flora and fauna (E – herbarium for flora).
Study area:
The proposed project is River Bed mining project of Ordinary sand, located
near villages Govindgarh, Akhepura, Jaswantpura, Pisangan, Budhwada,
Nuriawas at Tehsil Pisangan, District Ajmer (Rajasthan) over an area of
163.4503 ha.. The major river of the proposed lease is Saraswati River and
Sagarmati River.
The topography of the applied area is mainly plain land marked with shallow
nalla and undulations. The drainage of this area in general flowing from east
towards west. The highest elevation of the lease area is 420 mRL and lowest
being 400 mRL. The lease area falls in Survey of India GT sheet no. 45 J/7.
The applied lease area falls in Saraswati nadi Block I of 51.3618 Ha, between
Latitude 26027’23.63”N to 26027’36.75”N and longitude 74023’42.90”E to
74025’14.18’’ E and Sagarmati nadi Block II of 112.0885 Ha, between
Latitude 26022’16.96”N to 26021’57.32”N and longitude 74026’01.10”E to
74028’03.70’’ E.
The applied area is Govt. land (River Bed). There is no reserves forest or
protected forest land within the applied lease area. One reserve forest is
present near Kishanpura village and Gaurikund Reserve forest is present in
the study area.
The study area has a hot semi-arid climate with over 55 centimetres of rain
every year but most of the rain occurs in the Monsoon months, between June
and September. Temperatures remain relatively high throughout the year,
with the summer months of April to early July having an average daily
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temperature of about 30°C (86°F). During the monsoon there are frequent
heavy rains and thunderstorms but flooding is not a common occurrence. The
winter months of November to February are mild and temperate with
average temperatures ranging from 15–18°C (59–64°F) with little or no
humidity. There are, however, occasional cold weather front that cause
temperatures to fall to near freezing levels.
About 10 km buffer area from the lease boundary was taken for the present
biodiversity study from the project boundary. The study was under taken
during winter season, 2013-14.
TABLE 3.20: LIST OF SAMPLING LOCATION SELECTED FOR STUDY
OF BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT
S. No. Sampling
Code Location
Location with respect to Site
Distance (Km) Direction
1 EB1 Govindgarh 1.0 W
2 EB2 Lesawa 1.5 N
3 EB3 Jaswantpura 1.5 E
4 EB4 Brijpura 7.0 NW
5 EB5 Budhwara 1.0 N
6 EB6 Bhanwata 4.0 E
7 EB7 Lalikhera 6.0 SE
8 EB8 Pisangan 6.0 NW
9 EB9 Picholiya 5.0 N
10 EB10 Kishanpura 2.5 SW
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FIGURE 3.16: BIOLOGICAL SAMPLING LOCATION MAP IN THE STUDY AREA
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FIGURE 3.17: PHOTOGRAPHS OF PLANT SPECIES OBSERVED IN
THE STUDY AREA
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Survey methodology
Flora
The present study on the floral assessment for the proposed project activity
is based on extensive field survey of the area. The study has been conducted
in winter season. The plant species were identified during floral survey and
with the help of nearby institutions / University and by secondary sources.
Besides the collection of plant species, information was also collected with
vernacular names of plant species made by local inhabitants. In this process
the whole study area was divided into different sections to get the maximum
diversity of plant species. The sampling sites were selected based on land
use pattern, topography and floristic composition of the study area. Data on
forest type, legal status and their extent in the study area has been collected
from forest department. The other relevant data on biodiversity,
economically important plant species and medicinal plant, rare and
endangered species in the study area have been collected during site visit
and from different secondary sources.
Fauna
The study of fauna takes substantial amount of time to understand the
specific faunal characteristics of the area. The assessment of fauna has been
done by extensive field survey of the area. During survey, Line Transect
method was used for the study of mammals and Transact & Patch sampling
was used for Amphibians. In addition the following sources were also used
during survey.
Sighting during ecological studies
Animal call
Foot mark and excreta
During survey, the presence of flora and fauna was also confirmed from the
local inhabitants depending on the animal sightings and the frequency of
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their visits in the project area which was later confirmed from different
government offices like forest department, wildlife department etc.
Avifauna
During Birds survey actual counts of birds were made following the
standard survey technique. Observations were made during a walk through
in the chosen transect for sighting birds. The number of birds observed in
each sampling location was directly counted and listing was made. Birds
were noted, counted and identified with the help of 8X40 “Optima Zenith”
binocular and standard field identification guides.
Forest and Forest type in the study area:
The vegetation of the study area can be classified into tropical dry deciduous
forest type and Mixed miscellaneous forests in accordance with “Survey of
Forest Types of India” by Champion and Seth (1968)
Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests
These forests are found in areas having temperature of 25-320C and annual
rainfall of 75-125 cm along with a dry season of about six months. These
forests are mostly found in small patches in few parts of the state. Chief
characteristic feature of the forests is open canopy of small (10-15 m high)
trees and abundance of shrubs. Sporadic growth of certain species of dry
deciduous forests is found along the dry river beds of the state. The main
species found in this kind of forests are Anogeissus pendula, Anogeissus
latifolia, Acacia catechu, Terminalia tomentosa, Terminalia balerica,
Terminalia arjuna, Boswellia serrata, Dendrocalamus strictus, Lanea
grandis.
Mixed Miscellaneous Forests
These forests are mostly found in south eastern and eastern part of
Rajasthan. These Forests mainly have species like Anogeissus pendula,
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Anogeissus latifolia, Terminalia tomentosa, Terminalia arjuna, Terminalia
chebula, Albizia lebbeck, Dalbergia paniculata etc. and its associates.
Floral investigation
Core zone
The core zone of the study area is applied mine lease area. Mining of
ordinary sand (Bajri) is proposed in the river bed, the applied lease area is
163.4503 ha (Govt. Land,).
The area covered under lease has sandy texture due to which very few
plants in the form of some grass and herb species have been observed in this
region. Few shrub and herbs have also been observed during the field
survey; prominent among them are Datura inoxia, Parthenium
hysterophorus, Argemone mexicana, Calotropis procera, Ipomoea fistulosa,
and Tribulus terrestris etc.
The periphery of the applied lease area is surrounded by village areas and
agriculture fields. Vegetation is limited to village areas and agriculture
fields. The dominant species observed during the survey are Acacia
leucophloea, Acacia nilotica, Ailanthus excels, Albizia lebbeck, Azadirachta
indica, Dalbergia sissoo, Mangifera indica, Tamarindus indica, Ziziphus
mauritiana etc.
Buffer zone (10 km from the boundary of applied mine lease area)
The land cover of the buffer zone is mostly dominated by open sparse
vegetation, agricultural fields in between and village areas. The buffer zone
does not have any eco-sensitive areas. Only two notified forest areas
observed in the buffer area i.e. one is near Kishanpura village and
Gaurikund Reserve forest. The prominent tree species observed in the buffer
zone are Acacia catechu, Acacia leucophloea, Acacia nilotica, Aegle
marmelos, Ailanthus excels, Albizia lebbeck, Azadirachta indica, Bauhinia
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racemosa, Butea monosperma, Cassia fistula, Dalbergia sissoo, Emblica
officinalis , Ficus benghalensis, Ficus racemosa, Mangifera indica, Melia
azedarach, Moringa oleifera, Pithecellobium dulce, Polyalthia longifolia,
Prosopis juliflora, Syzygium cumini, Tamarindus indica, Tecomella
undulate, Ziziphus mauritiana etc.
The shrub and herb species observed in the buffer zone are Jetropha curcus,
Aerva javanica, Calotropis procera, Cassia auriculata, Carissa congesta,
Crotalaria burhia, Datura stramonium, Euphorbia caduaifalia, Lantana
camara, Ocimum amercanum, Opuntia dillenii, Vitex negundo, Woodfordia
fruticosa, Zizyphus mauritiana, Zizyphus nummularia etc. List of plant
species recorded in the study area of proposed project site is presented in
below table.
TABLE 3.21: LIST OF PLANT SPECIES OBSERVED IN STUDY AREA
S. No. Botanical Name Common Name Family
Trees
1. Acacia catechu Khair, Kheda Mimosaceae
2. Acacia leucophloea Ronj Leguminosae
3. Acacia nilotica Desi Babool Mimosaceae
4. Acacia Senegal Kumta Mimosaceae
5. Aegle marmelos Bel Rutaceae
6. Ailanthus excels Roxb. Ardu Simaroubaceae
7. Albizia lebbeck Kala Sira Mimosaceae
8. Anthocephalus indicus Kadam Rubiaceae
9. Anogeissus pendula Dhonk Combretaceae
10. Azadirachta indica Neem Meliaceae
11. Balanites aegyptica Hingotia Simarubaceae
12. Bauhinia racemosa Jhinjha Caesalpiniceae
13. Bauhinia varegata Kachnar Caesalpiniceae
14. Boswellia serrata Salar Burseraceae
15. Butea monosperma Dhak Papilionaceae
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S. No. Botanical Name Common Name Family
16. Cassia fistula Linn. Amaltash Leguminosae
17. Cordia dichotoma Gundo Boraginaceae
18. Dalbergia sissoo Shisham Papilionaceae
19. Dichrostachys cineria Goyakhair Mimosaceae
20. Ehretia laevis Tambolia Boraginaceae
21. Emblica officinalis
Ceartn* Amla Euphorbiaceae
22. Eucalyptus hybrid Safeda Myrataceae
23. Ficus glomerata Gular Urticaceae
24. Ficus racemosa Umro Urticaceae
25. Flacourtia romantchi Kankon Bixaceae
26. Flacourtia indica Kanti Bixaceae
27. Holoptelia intgrifolia Churel Urticaceae
28. Lannea coromandelica Gurjan Anacardiaceae
29. Mangifera indica Aam Anacardiaceae
30. Melia azedarach Bakayan Meliaceae
31. Millingtonia hortensis Neem Chameli Bignoniaceae
32. Mimusops hexzandra
elengi Rain Sapotaceae
33. Moringa oleifera Sahajana Moringaceae
34. Phoenix sylvestris Khajur Palmaceae
35. Pithecellobium dulce Jungle jalebi Mimosaceae
36. Polyalthia longifolia Ashok Annonaceae
37. Prosopis cineraria Khejri Mimosaceae
38. Prosopis juliflora Vilayati Babool Mimosaceae
39. Salvadora cleoides Pilu Salvadoraceae
40. Salvadora persica Khara Salvadoraceae
41. Soymida febrifuga Rohan Meliaceae
42. Sterculia urens Kadaya Sterculiaceae
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S. No. Botanical Name Common Name Family
43. Syzygium cumini Jamun Myrtaceae
44. Tamarindus indica Imli Caesalpiniceae
45. Tamarix articulate Fans --
46. Tecomella undulate Rohida Bignoniaceae
47. Wrightia tomentosa Khirni, Dudhi Apocynaceae
48. Ziziphus mauritiana Bor Rhamnaceae
Shrubs & Herbs
49. Aerva javanica Bui Amaranthaceae
50. Acacia jacquemonti Banvali Mimosaceae
51. Calotropis procera Aakra Asclepiadaceae
52. Cassia auriculata Aaval Caesalpiniceae
53. Clerodendron viscosum Aarni Verbenaceae
54. Carissa congesta Karonda Apocynaceae
55. Cordia rothii Gundi Boraginaceae
56. Centella asiatica Brahmi Umbelliferaceae
57. Crotalaria burhia Saniya Papilionaceae
58. Datura stramonium Dhatura Solanaceae
59. Euphorbia caduaifalia Thor Eupheriaceae
60. Grewia flavescens Kali syahi Tiliaceae
61. Grewia tenax Gangan Tiliaceae
62. Holarrhena
antidysenterica Dudhi Apocynaceae
63. Lantana camara Lantana Verbenaceae
64. Laptedenia pyrotechnica Khinp Asclepiadaceae
65. Lepidagathis trinervis Unthkanta Acanthaceae
66. Ocimum amercanum Tulsi Labiatae
67. Opuntia dillenii Nagfani Cactaceae
68. Rhus musoraaensis Dasan Anacardiaceae
69. Tamarix dioica Jhau Tamaricaceae
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S. No. Botanical Name Common Name Family
70. Vitex negundo Negad Verbenaceae
71. Woodfordia fruticosa Dhawdi Lythraceae
72. Zizyphus mauritiana Ber --
73. Zizyphus nummularia Jhadber Rhamnaceae
Climbers
74. Abrus pracaterious Chirmi Poapilionaceae
75. Asparagus racemosus Naharkanta Liliaceae
76. Bougainvillaea
apectabilis Bogenvelia Nyctaginaceae
77. Cuscuta reflexa Amarbel Convolvulaceae
78. Jasminum officinalis Chameli Cleaceae
79. Mimosa hemata -- Mimosaceae
80. Tinospora cordifolia Neem Giloy Menispermaceae
Bamboos & Grass
81. Aristida hystrix Lapla Graminae
82. Alpuda mutica Bhuganti Graminae
83. Chloris tenell Barna Graminae
84. Chloris virgata Barna Graminae
85. Cenchrus ciliaris Dhaman Graminae
86. Cenchrus setigerus Bharut Graminae
87. Cenchrus barbatus Bharut Graminae`
88. Cynodon dactylon Dub Graminae`
89. Cymbopogon jwarancusa Ruya Graminae`
90. Dendrocslmus strictus Bans Graminae
91. Dichanthium annulatum Karad Graminae
92. Ekragros tisminor Chadi bajra Graminae
93. Eremopogon fovelateeds -- Graminae
94. Heteropogon conterotus Surwala Graminae
95. Lasiurus indicus Sevan Graminae
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S. No. Botanical Name Common Name Family
96. Saccharus spontaneum Kans Graminae
97. Sehima nervosum Siran Graminae
98. Sorghum halepense Baru Graminae
99. Themeda quadrivalvis Ratarda Graminae
Medicinal plants
The medicinal plants from forests are an important component of the Minor
Forest Produce. Otherwise known as Non-Timber Forests Produce (NTFP).
They are principal health care resource for majority of rural people. The
N.T.F.P. including medicinal plants may play more than a subsidiary role in
supplementing household income. There is depletion of medicinal plant
resource in the district due to over exploitation. The Medicinal Plants are
mostly harvested from wild resource i.e. forest land and only a very few of
number of species are cultivated. Some of the important Medicinal Plants
species found in the district are-Azadirachta indica, Emblica Officinalis,
Acacia nilotica, Adhatoda vasica, Aegle marmelos, Albizia procera, Aloe
vera, Calotropis procera, Emblica officinalis, Ficus religiosa, Ficus
bengalensis, Mangifera indica, Melia azadirach, Moringa oleifera, Tridax
procumbens, Sida acuta, Tamarindus indica, Terminalia bellerica, Vitex
Negundo etc. List of medicinal plant species recorded in the study area of
proposed project site is presented in below table.
TABLE 3.22: LIST OF MEDICINAL PLANTS OBSERVED IN STUDY
AREA
S.
N.
Botanical Name Common
Name
Family Medicinal Use
1. Abrus precatorius
Chirmi Fabaceae Uterine stimulant,
abortifacient, toxic.
2. Acacia nilotica Babul Fabaceae Demulcent
3. 3. Adhatoda vasica Adulsa Acanthaceae Expectorant, antispasmodic,
febrifuge
4. Aegle marmelos Bel Rutaceae Stomachic, antimicrobial
(specific for diarrhoea,
colitis, dysentery and enteric
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S.
N.
Botanical Name Common
Name
Family Medicinal Use
infections), digestive,
astringent, spasmolytic,
hypoglycaemic
5. Albizia procera Kala Siras Mimosaceae Anti-allergic
6. Aloe vera Gwarpatha Liliaceae Purgative, Gel—topically
emollient, anti-
inflammatory, antimicrobial
(used for wound healing,
sunburn)
7. Azadirachta indica
Neem Meliaceae Fever, Skin diseases
8. Bauhinia variegata
Kachnar Fabaceae Buds—a decoction is given in
piles (also used against
tumours), haematuria,
menorrhagia
9. Butea monosperma
Palash Fabaceae Liver disorders
10. Calotropis procera*
Mudar Asclepiadaceae Bronchial asthma, Leaves—
used for treating chronic
cases of dyspepsia,
flatulence, constipation and
mucus in stool
11. Cassia fistula Amaltas Fabaceae Purgative, Febrifugal,
Astringent,Antibilious
12. Cordia dichotoma
Gundo Boraginaceae Astringent, Demulcent,
Expectorant, Diuretic,
Anthelmintic
13. Dalbergia latifolia
Sisam Fabaceae Stimulant, Appetiser,
Anthelmintic, Spasmogenic
14. Dendrocalamus strictus
Manvel Poaceae Retained placenta
15. Emblica officinalis
Aamla Euphorbiaceae Antianaemic, Anabolic,
Antiemetic, Bechic,
Astringent,
Antihaemorrhagic,
Antidiarrhoeal, Diuretic,
Antidiabetic, Carminative,
Antioxidant
16. Eucalyptus sp. Nilgiri Myrtaceae Antiseptic, antibiotic,
antiviral, Antifungal,
antispasmodic
17. Ficus religiosa Peepal Moraceae Astringent, Antiseptic,
Alterative, laxative,
Haemostatic
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S.
N.
Botanical Name Common
Name
Family Medicinal Use
18. Ficus bengalensis
Bargad Moraceae Diabetes, Dysentery
19. Jatropha curcas Ratanjyot Euphorbiaceae Used for Scabies, Ringworm,
Eczema, Whitlow, Warts,
Syphilis
20. Lagerstroemia parviflora
Kalhariya,
Kakdiyo
Lythraceae Astringent, Fungitoxic
21. Lannea coromandelica
Moledi Anacardiaceae Bark—Stimulant and
Astringent; used in gout;
decoction for Aphthae of the
mouth and for toothache
22. Madhuca indica Mahua Sapotaceae Stimulant, Demulcent,
Laxative, Anthelmintic,
Bechic
23. Mangifera indica
Aam Anacardiaceae Astringent, Antiscorbutic
24. Melia azadirach Neem Meliaceae Diuretic, Anthelmintic,
Antilithic
25. Moringa oleifera Mithosarag
avo
Moringaceae Cardiac and circulatory
stimulant
26. Nyctanthes arbor-tristis
Tamat,
Harsingar
Oleaceae Febrifuge, Anti-
inflammatory,Antispasmodic
, Hypotensive, Respiratory
stimulant. Used for fevers,
Rheumatism, Obstinate
sciatica
27. Ocimum gratissimum
Vantulsi Lamiaceae Neurological and Rheumatic
affections, in seminal
weakness and in aphthae of
children, Antibacterial,
Antifungal
28. Pithecellobium dulce*
Jungle
jalebi
Fabaceae Astringent, Febrifuge,
Antidysenteric
29. Polyalthia longifolia*
Ashoka Annonaceae Febrifuge, Causes cardiac
depression
30. Tridax procumbens
Kumru Asteraceae Styptic, Antidiarrhoeal,
Antidysenteric
31. Sida acuta Chikan Malvaceae Astringent, Cooling,
Stomachic, Febrifuge,
Diuretic; used for nervous
and sexual debility,
Haemorrhoids, Biliary
disorders
32. Syzygium Jamun Myrtaceae Acute diarrhea
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S.
N.
Botanical Name Common
Name
Family Medicinal Use
cumini
33. Tamarindus indica
Imli Fabaceae Cooling, Digestive,
Carminative, laxative,
Antiscorbutic
34. Tectona grandis Sagaun Verbenaceae Expectorant, Anti-
inflammatory,
Antibilious, Anthelmintic
35. Terminalia arjuna
Arjun Combretaceae Cardioprotective and
Cardiotonic
36. Terminalia bellerica
Behada Combretaceae Purgative, Astringent
37. Vitex Negundo Nirgudi Verbenaceae Anti-inflammatory,
Analgesic;
removes foetid discharges
and
worms from ulcers
Faunal Investigation
Mammals
Faunal assessment provides a basis for determining relative abundance and
rarity of each species which is important for assessing the diversity of fauna
of a particular area. Since animals are capable of movements from one place
to another, this makes their study entirely different. Different animals
prefer different types of habitat for food and shelter. With increase in
population and expansion habitation and agriculture fields, there has been
considerable degradation of wild life habitats. Also the vegetation structure
in the study area does not support higher mammalian species.
During field investigation with the help of tracks and signs, it was noted
that species like other than domesticated cows and dogs species like
Common mongoose (Herpestes edwardsi), Indian hare (Lepus nigricollis),
Five stripped squirrel (Funambulus pennant), Blue bull (Boselaphus
tragocamelus), Rhesus macaque (Macaca mulatta) are present in the study
area.
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During public consultation it was documented that species like Cheetal
(Axis axis), Indian Hare (Lepus nigricollis), and Striped Hyena (Hyaena
hyaena) are occasionally observed in the study area. List of Mammals and
Reptiles recorded in the study area of proposed project site is presented in
below table.
TABLE 3.23: LIST OF MAMMAL SPECIES OBSERVED IN STUDY AREA
S. N. Common
name English name Zoological Name
A – Mammals
1. Jarakh Stripped hyena Hyaena hyaena
2. Jangali suar Indian wild boar Sus scrofa
3. Jhau chuha Hedgehog Hemichinus auritus
4. Khargosh Indian hare Lepus nigricollis
5. Gilhari Five stripped squirrel Funambulus pennanti
6. Sehi Indian porcupine Hystrix indica
7. Neelgaya Blue bull Boselaphus tragocamelus
8. Bandar Rhesus macaque Macaca mulatta
9. Sambhar Sambar Cervus unicolor
Avifauna
Diversity of avifauna is one of the most important ecological indicators to
evaluate the quality of habitats. Now-a-days, avifaunal diversity has been
decreasing due to the destruction of natural habitats and human
disturbances. Random destruction of natural habitats by cutting nesting
trees and foraging plants for commercial use of woods and lands are the
main factor responsible for narrow down in avian foraging habitat and their
nesting sites. Thus, many species of birds may be forced to inhabit in the
urban areas and constrain them to breed there. Birds are essential animal
group of an ecosystem and maintain a trophic level. Therefore, detail study
on avifauna and their ecology is important to protect them.
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The applied lease area is having very few plant species in the form of shrub,
herb and grass species and not an ideal habitat for bird species. Different
species were observed during field survey are Indian myna (Acridotheres
tristis), Blue rock pigeon (Columba livia), Indian robbin (Saxicoloides
fulicatus), Red vented bulbul (Pycnonotus cafer), Black drongo (Dicrurus
macrocercus), House sparrow (Passer domesticus), House crow (Corvus
splendens), Hoopoe (Upupa epops), Common Babbler (Turdoides caudate),
Spotted dove (Spilopelia chinensis) and Little green bee eater (Merops
orientalis) etc. List of birds observed in the study area are presented in
below table.
TABLE 3.24: LIST OF BIRD SPECIES OBSERVED IN STUDY AREA
S. N. Scientific
Name
Common
Name Family
Status in
Wildlife
Protection
Act-1972
Status in
IUCN
Category
1. Accipiter badius*
Shikara Accipitridae Schedule IV Least Concern
2. Acridotheres ginginianus*
Bank Myna Sturnidae Schedule IV Least Concern
3. Acridotheres tristis*
Common
Myna Sturnidae Schedule IV Least Concern
4. Alcedo atthis* Small Blue
Kingfisher Alcedinidae Schedule IV Least Concern
5. Amaurornis phoenicurus
White
Breasted
Waterhen
Rallidae Schedule IV Least Concern
6. Apus affinis* House Swift Apodidae Not Enlisted Least Concern
7. Ardeola grayii* Indian Pond
Heron Ardeidae Schedule IV Least Concern
8. Athene brama Spotted
Owlet Strigidae Schedule IV Least Concern
9. Bubulcus ibis* Cattle Egret Ardeidae Schedule IV Least Concern
10. Cinnyris asiaticus*
Purple
Sunbird Nectariniidae Schedule IV Least Concern
11. Columba livia* Blue Rock
Pigeon Columbidae Not Enlisted Least Concern
12. Copsychus saularis*
Magpie
Robin Muscicapidae Schedule IV Least Concern
13. Coracias benghalensis*
Indian Roller Coraciidae Schedule IV Least Concern
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14. Corvus macrorhynchos*
Jungle Crow Corvidae Not Enlisted Least Concern
15. Corvus splendens*
House Crow Corvidae Schedule V Least Concern
16. Coturnix coturnix
Common
Quail Phasianidae Schedule IV Least Concern
17. Cuculus varius
Common
Hawk-
Cuckoo
Cuculidae Schedule IV Least Concern
18. Dendrocitta vagabunda*
Rufous
Treepie Corvidae Schedule IV Least Concern
19. Dicrurus adsimilis*
Fork-tailed
Drongo Dicruridae Schedule IV Least Concern
20. Dicrurus paradiseus
Racket
Tailed
Drongo
Dicruridae Schedule IV Least Concern
21. Egretta garzetta*
Little Egret Ardeidae Schedule IV Least Concern
22. Elanus axillaris*
Black-
Shouldered
Kite
Accipitridae Schedule IV Least Concern
23. Eudynamys scolopaceus*
Koel Cuculidae Schedule IV Least Concern
24. Francolinus pondicerianus*
Grey
Partridge Phasianidae Schedule IV Least Concern
25. Galerida cristata*
Crested Lark Alaudidae Schedule IV Least Concern
26. Gallinula chloropus
Common
Moorhen Rallidae Schedule IV Least Concern
27. Grus antigone* Sarus Crane Gruidae Schedule IV Vulnerable
28. Halcyon smyrnensis*
White
Breasted
Kingfisher
Halcyonidae Schedule IV Least Concern
29. Himantopus himantopus
Black
Winged Stilt
Recurvirostrid
ae
Schedule IV Least Concern
30. Hirundo rustica*
Common
Swallow Hirundinidae Not Enlisted Least Concern
31. Lanius excubitor*
Grey Shrike Laniidae Not Enlisted Least Concern
32. Lanius vittatus* Bay Backed
Shrike Laniidae Not Enlisted Least Concern
33. Merops orientalis*
Small Green
Bee Eater Meropidae Not Enlisted Least Concern
34. Merops philippinus
Blue Tailed
Bee Eater Meropidae Not Enlisted Least Concern
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35. Motacilla alba* White
Wagtail Motacillidae Schedule IV Least Concern
36. Motacilla capsica
Grey Wagtail Motacillidae Schedule IV Least Concern
37. Motacilla flava Yellow
Wagtail Motacillidae Schedule IV Least Concern
38. Nycticorax nycticorax
Night Heron Ardeidae Schedule IV Least Concern
39. Oriolus xanthornus
Black
Headed
Oriole
Oriolidae Schedule IV Least Concern
40. Passer domesticus*
House
Sparrow Passeridae Not Enlisted Least Concern
41. Phalacrocorax niger
Little
Cormorant
Phalacrocoracid
ae
Schedule IV Least Concern
42. Picoides mahrattensis
Pied
Woodpecker Picidae Schedule IV Not enlisted
43. Ploceus philippinus
Baya Weaver Ploceidae Schedule IV Least Concern
44. Pseudibis papillosa*
Black Ibis Threskiornithi
dae
Schedule IV Least Concern
45. Psittacula cyanocephala
Plum-headed
Parakeet Psittaculidae Schedule IV Least Concern
46. Psittacula krameri*
Rose Ringed
Parakeet Psittaculidae Schedule IV Least Concern
47. Pterocles exustus
Common
Sandgrouse Pteroclididae Schedule IV Least Concern
48. Pycnonotus cafer*
Red Vented
Bulbul Pycnonotidae Schedule IV Least Concern
49. Pycnonotus luteolus
White
Checked
Bulbul
Pycnonotidae Schedule IV Least Concern
50. Sarkidiornis melanotos
Comb Duck Anatidae Schedule IV Least Concern
51. Saxicoloides fulicatus*
Indian Robin Muscicapidae Schedule IV Least Concern
52. Streptopelia chinensis*
Spotted Dove Columbidae Schedule IV Least Concern
53. Sturnus pagodarum*
Brahminy
myna Sturnidae Schedule IV Least Concern
54. Sturnus roseus Rosy
Starling Sturnidae Schedule IV Least Concern
55. Tadorna ferruginea
Brahminy
Duck Anatidae Schedule IV Least Concern
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56. Terpsiphone paradisi
Asian
Paradise
Flycatcher
Monarchidae Schedule IV Least Concern
57. Treron phoenicoptera
Common
Green Pigeon Columbidae Schedule IV Least Concern
58. Turdoides caudate*
Common
Babbler Timaliidae Schedule IV Least Concern
59. Turdoides striata*
Jungle
Babbler Timaliidae Schedule IV Least Concern
60. Upupa epops* Hoopoe Upupidae Not Enlisted Least Concern
3.15 LAND ENVIRONMENT
3.15.1 Land use of Study Area (Buffer Zone)
The total and of the study area is divided into following categories:-
i. Agriculture Plantation
ii. Crop Land
iii. Fallow Land
iv. River
v. Scrub Land
vi. Forest Plantation
vii. Forest
viii. Water Bodies
ix. Waste Land
x. Habitation
xi. Wet land
xii. Open Scrub Land
3.15.1.1 DATA INPUT
IRS LISS3 Multispectral digital FCC (False Color Composite) data from
NRSC Bhuwan Portal has been used for preparation of Land use/ Land
cover thematic map of study area. Project site mine plan map & Google
maps and Toposheet has been used as a reference map for preparation of
base layer map like road, rail network, project site boundary, landmarks
point etc.
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Technical Details
Satellite Image IRS LISS3
Band Combination 2,3,4
DIP Software ERDAS Imagine 9.2 & Arc GIS 9
3.15.1.2 METHODOLOGY
Land use / Land cover map preparation, Base map creation; and Geometric
correction of satellite image has been processed using ERDAS Imagine 9.2
Software.
The methodology used for Land use pattern of study area is explained in
following headings.
3.15.1.3 GEOREFERENCING OF TOPO MAPS
SOI toposheet has been geo-referenced in geographic lat/long coordinate
system using ERDAS Imagine Software.
3.15.1.4 BASE MAP LAYER CREATION
Project site mine plan map & Google maps and geo-referenced toposheet has
used as a reference map for base layer creation. In base layer linear, polygon
and point feature like road, rail, canal, village location and project site have
been created in vector data format. Base map layer information has been
used for analysis of surrounding feature like road, rail, and village location
near project site activity through superimposed on thematic map for data
integration.
3.15.1.5 INTERPRETATION OF SATELLITE IMAGE
Hybrid technique has been used i.e. visual interpretation and digital image
processing for identification of different land use and vegetation cover
classes based on spectral signature of geographic feature. Spectral signature
represents various land use class. Image interpretation keys are developed,
based on image characteristics like color, tone, size, shape, texture, pattern,
shadow, association etc, which enables interpretation of satellite images for
ground feature.
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For validation of Land Use Plan Ground truth data on geographic features
of the study area has been collected by site visit to the area for verification of
information of the different doubtful features of the study areas, which were
found to be responsible for the occurrence of specific spectral reflectance
behavioral patterns. Ground truth data has been carried out for verification
of the ground features (esp. one in doubt) interpretation accuracy and
reliability of remotely sensed data.
CONCLUSION
All vector layer superimposed on land use land cover map for final map
composition and used for analysis and study of area.
3.15.1.6 Agricultural Yield of the Study Area
Agricultural practice is the main source of income of the study area. The
major crops grown are Sorghum, pulses, mustard Gram, Wheat, Barley,
Cotton, Horticulture crops is Mango, Guava, Pomegranate, Amla, Lime,
Tomato, Brinjal, Onion, Tinda, Cole Crops etc.
TABLE 3.26: LAND USE PATTERN ON SATELLITE IMAGE
S. No. Class Names Area (Ha.) % (Area)
i Agriculture Plantation 5746.81 8.79
ii Crop Land 24723.31 37.84
iii Fallow Land 5317.47 8.14
iv River 1380.22 2.11
v Scrub land 13022.15 19.93
vi Forest Plantation 1292.63 1.98
vii Forest 3015.28 4.61
viii Water Bodies 227.14 0.35
ix Waste Land 3654.67 5.59
x Habitation 549.59 0.84
xi Wet Land 4876.24 7.46
xii Open Scrub Land 1537.16 2.35
Total 65342.66 100
Refer Figure 3.18: Land Use Pattern of the study area.
Refer Figure 3.19: Satellite image of the study area.
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FIGURE 3.18: LAND USE PATTERN OF THE STUDY AREA.
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FIGURE 3.19: SATELLITE IMAGE OF THE STUDY AREA
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3.15.2 Land use of Applied Lease area (Core Zone)
The applied lease area is 163.4503 hectare has undulate topography with
shallow nallah in the area. No Agriculture field exists within the applied
lease area. No forest land is involved in the core zone. The summarized
details of the type of and covered in the lease area is indicated in below
table.
TABLE 3.27: LAND USE PATTERN-PRE OPERATIONAL &
OPERATIONAL PHASE IN HECTARE
S.
No. Particulars
PRE
OPERATIONAL
PHASE
OPERATIONAL
PHASE
1 Under mining Area -- 118.0000
2 Dumps -- --
3 Plantation -- 25.0000
4 Road 0.3400 0.3600
5 Railway Track -- --
6 Backfilled Mined Out -- --
7 Remaining virgin Govt.
land 163.1103 20.0903
Total 163.4503 163.4503
3.16 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
3.16.1 Reconnaissance
The project area falls near village, Govindgarh, Akhepura, Jaswantpura
Pisangan, Budhwada, Nuriawas, Tehsil – Pisangan, District – Ajmer
(Rajasthan)
3.16.2 Baseline Status
Baseline information on the socio-economic environment was collected
within 10 km radius surrounding the proposed study area. The process
related database thus generated includes:
Demographic structure
Infrastructure base in the area
Economic structure
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Health status
Cultural attributes
Socio economic status in relation to quality of life
Public awareness and their concern about the project
The primary socio economic data was collected through field survey in
sample villages in study area as well as the observations by the survey
team. It has been subs tainted with relevant socioeconomic data from
secondary sources of various official records. viz., Census records, District
statistical abstract, district health office, District industry center tourism
office etc. Socio- Economic Survey was done by group discussion with local
people, village leaders and Government officials.
TABLE 3.28: LIST OF SAMPLING LOCATION SELECTED FOR
STUDY OF SOCIO ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
S. No. Code Location Location with respect to Site
1 SE1 Govindgarh Distance (Km) Direction
2 SE2 Lesawa 1.0 W
3 SE3 Jaswantpura 1.5 N
4 SE4 Brijpura 1.5 E
5 SE5 Budhwara 7.0 NW
6 SE6 Bhanwata 1.0 N
7 SE7 Lalikhera 4.0 E
8 SE8 Pisangan 6.0 SE
9 SE9 Picholiya 6.0 NW
10 SE10 Kishanpura 5.0 N
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FIGURE 3.20: SOCIO ECONOMIC SAMPLING LOCATION IN THE STUDY AREA
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FIGURE 3.21: PHOTOGRAPHS OF SOCIO ECONOMIC SURVEY BY
THE EXPERTS
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3.16.3 Demographic Structure
The details concerning the demographic structure of the study area was
collected from Census record of Ajmer & Nagaur district from Rajasthan
State, 2011 census. The details about demographic structure are given in
Table 3.29, literacy details in Table 3.30 and summary of demographic
information is given in Table 3.31.
The salient features are as follows:
Total population of the region as per 2011 census is 113381 out
of which 57776 are male and 55605 are female. Shown in Fig
3.22.
Total household are 21281 with a family size of 5.
Literacy rate of the population in the study area is 59915 (53%).
Shown in Fig 3.23.
Sex ratio (number of male per thousand female) in the region is
962 this shows that male population is higher in the region as
compared with the female population. Sex ratio is given in Fig
3.24.
Out of the total population Scheduled Caste 17644(16%) and
Scheduled Tribe population is 1004(1%) respectively.
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TABLE 3.29: DEMOGRAPHIC STRUCTURE
S.N. Village Name No_
HH TOT _P TOT _M
TOT
_F P_ 06 M_ 06 F_ 06 P_ SC
M_
SC
F_
SC P_ ST
M_
ST
F_
ST
Sub District Ajmer
1 Bhanwta 805 4323 2202 2121 641 335 306 537 276 261 0 0 0
2 Kharekhari 524 2835 1547 1288 598 330 268 106 57 49 0 0 0
3 Kishanpura 656 3557 1841 1716 628 331 297 527 261 266 1 1 0
4 Rampura Nand 244 1272 658 614 192 105 87 443 222 221 0 0 0
5 Nand 449 2315 1173 1142 407 213 194 433 214 219 0 0 0
Sub Total 2678 14302 7421 6881 2466 1314 1152 2046 1030 1016 1 1 0
Sub District Pisangan
6 Akhepura 180 991 505 486 194 94 100 31 13 18 0 0 0
7 Bhagwanpura 338 1798 901 897 335 165 170 466 228 238 8 4 4
8 Dodiyana 425 2113 1081 1032 373 192 181 237 127 110 0 0 0
9 Budhwara 688 3744 1918 1826 570 310 260 835 418 417 9 5 4
10 Fatehpura 173 800 399 401 95 47 48 106 53 53 0 0 0
11 Garhi Goojran 156 791 402 389 132 71 61 0 0 0 0 0 0
12 Govindgarh 1208 7023 3585 3438 1084 593 491 941 463 478 108 60 48
13 Jaswantpura 356 1911 952 959 332 155 177 266 120 146 4 2 2
14 Jethana 1198 6291 3136 3155 839 462 377 1305 644 661 119 65 54
15 Kalesara 505 2418 1226 1192 352 187 165 595 285 310 0 0 0
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16 Peesangan 2778 15471 7926 7545 2351 1269 1082 2157 1082 1075 129 73 56
17 Ram Nagar 117 732 362 370 142 73 69 0 0 0 0 0 0
18 Rampura Dabla 350 1964 991 973 292 150 142 458 222 236 0 0 0
19 Nooriyawas 383 1967 1020 947 341 189 152 393 203 190 10 6 4
20 Pagara 312 1643 847 796 330 179 151 300 151 149 0 0 0
21 Picholiya 812 4264 2188 2076 688 358 330 1039 526 513 18 7 11
22 Dantra 569 2833 1428 1405 435 208 227 516 276 240 0 0 0
23 Hanwantpura 96 502 240 262 64 25 39 162 76 86 0 0 0
24 Makrera 437 2313 1182 1131 319 166 153 429 211 218 56 26 30
25 Kotaj 264 1462 763 699 317 175 142 0 0 0 125 67 58
26 Mewariya 202 982 492 490 152 84 68 288 145 143 0 0 0
27 Nad 158 853 412 441 148 74 74 180 83 97 0 0 0
28 Reechhmaliya 325 1531 805 726 261 136 125 398 205 193 0 0 0
29 Samrathpura 222 1353 662 691 245 116 129 165 80 85 0 0 0
30 Sethan 225 1030 478 552 175 69 106 207 84 123 0 0 0
31 Surajkund 345 1877 979 898 408 221 187 355 178 177 0 0 0
32 Motisar 216 1262 675 587 233 128 105 301 158 143 4 1 3
33 Nagelao 843 4468 2229 2239 815 429 386 486 234 252 29 15 14
34 Sawaipura 214 1138 568 570 239 118 121 239 121 118 10 6 4
35 Nathoothala 328 1726 889 837 344 182 162 186 100 86 0 0 0
Sub Total 14423 77251 39241 38010 12605 6625 5980 13041 6486 6555 629 337 292
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Sub District Beawar
36 Kotra 600 3019 1477 1542 509 264 245 338 168 170 0 0 0
37 Rawatmal 191 852 432 420 120 76 44 29 16 13 39 22 17
38 Roopaheli 142 613 312 301 128 74 54 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sub Total 933 4484 2221 2263 757 414 343 367 184 183 39 22 17
Sub district Masuda
39 Nadi 619 2872 1520 1352 356 197 159 25 14 11 0 0 0
Sub District Nasirabad
40 Nayagaon 431 2331 1168 1163 457 215 242 62 31 31 44 15 29
41 Budhpura 127 719 372 347 116 64 52 68 37 31 0 0 0
Sub Total 558 3050 1540 1510 573 279 294 130 68 62 44 15 29
Sub District Bhinay
42 Peepaliya 180 956 469 487 158 67 91 317 165 152 17 6 11
43 Mataji Ka Khera 105 613 302 311 96 49 47 44 23 21 0 0 0
Sub Total 285 1569 771 798 254 116 138 361 188 173 17 6 11
Sub District Sarwar
44 Goyla 589 2812 1459 1353 445 238 207 948 500 448 188 99 89
45 Kumhariya 106 656 324 332 93 47 46 116 56 60 10 4 6
Sub Total 695 3468 1783 1685 538 285 253 1064 556 508 198 103 95
Sub District Kekri
46 Sarsari 230 1140 572 568 147 78 69 206 106 100 75 37 38
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Sub District Nagaur
47 Naya Gaon 271 1775 897 878 269 137 132 287 142 145 0 0 0
Sub district Merta
48 Basni Narsingh
Barsingh 7 38 21 17 6 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
49 Chopra Ki
Dhani 122 717 388 329 127 68 59 16 10 6 0 0 0
50 Naya Khera 1 8 4 4 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sub Total 130 763 413 350 135 74 61 16 10 6 0 0 0
Sub District Degana
51 Lakheena 140 829 449 380 163 97 66 0 0 0 0 0 0
52 Peepliya 211 1142 570 572 199 104 95 75 32 43 0 0 0
53 Kalni Kumaran 108 736 378 358 148 81 67 26 11 15 1 0 1
Sub Total 459 2707 1397 1310 510 282 228 101 43 58 1 0 1
Grand Total 21281 113381 57776 55605 18610 9801 8809 17644 8827 8817 1004 521 483
Source: Primary Census Abstract 2011, District Ajmer & Nagaur, State Rajasthan
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TABLE 3.30: LITERACY DETAILS
S. N. Village Name P_
LIT
M_
LIT
F_
LIT
P_
ILL
M_
ILL
F_
ILL
Sub District Ajmer
1 Bhanwta 2773 1628 1145 1550 574 976
2 Kharekhari 1158 804 354 1677 743 934
3 Kishanpura 1751 1142 609 1806 699 1107
4 Rampura Nand 657 407 250 615 251 364
5 Nand 1224 779 445 1091 394 697
Sub Total 7563 4760 2803 6739 2661 4078
Sub District Pisangan
6 Akhepura 416 285 131 575 220 355
7 Bhagwanpura 919 581 338 879 320 559
8 Dodiyana 988 645 343 1125 436 689
9 Budhwara 1738 1123 615 2006 795 1211
10 Fatehpura 467 285 182 333 114 219
11 Garhi Goojran 346 235 111 445 167 278
12 Govindgarh 4124 2510 1614 2899 1075 1824
13 Jaswantpura 916 584 332 995 368 627
14 Jethana 3987 2308 1679 2304 828 1476
15 Kalesara 1227 777 450 1191 449 742
16 Peesangan 9943 5893 4050 5528 2033 3495
17 Ram Nagar 259 167 92 473 195 278
18 Rampura Dabla 955 642 313 1009 349 660
19 Nooriyawas 957 629 328 1010 391 619
20 Pagara 618 439 179 1025 408 617
21 Picholiya 2222 1389 833 2042 799 1243
22 Dantra 1507 990 517 1326 438 888
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23 Hanwantpura 274 168 106 228 72 156
24 Makrera 1280 825 455 1033 357 676
25 Kotaj 751 496 255 711 267 444
26 Mewariya 499 322 177 483 170 313
27 Nad 406 272 134 447 140 307
28 Reechhmaliya 538 363 175 993 442 551
29 Samrathpura 767 438 329 586 224 362
30 Sethan 476 300 176 554 178 376
31 Surajkund 923 588 335 954 391 563
32 Motisar 586 406 180 676 269 407
33 Nagelao 1913 1285 628 2555 944 1611
34 Sawaipura 586 349 237 552 219 333
35 Nathoothala 772 548 224 954 341 613
Sub Total 41360 25842 15518 35891 13399 22492
Sub District Beawar
36 Kotra 1742 1079 663 1277 398 879
37 Rawatmal 505 311 194 347 121 226
38 Roopaheli 292 190 102 321 122 199
Sub Total 2539 1580 959 1945 641 1304
Sub District Masuda
39 Nadi 1652 1194 458 1220 326 894
Sub District Nasirabad
40 Nayagaon 1082 727 355 1249 441 808
41 Budhpura 239 196 43 480 176 304
Sub Total 1321 923 398 1729 617 1112
Sub District Bhinay
42 Peepaliya 384 271 113 572 198 374
43 Mataji Ka Khera 280 186 94 333 116 217
Sub Total 664 457 207 905 314 591
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Sub District Sarwar
44 Goyla 1309 853 456 1503 606 897
45 Kumhariya 263 186 77 393 138 255
Sub Total 1572 1039 533 1896 744 1152
Sub District Kekri
46 Sarsari 616 426 190 524 146 378
Sub District Nagaur
47 Naya Gaon 1059 645 414 716 252 464
Sub District Merta
48 Basni Narsingh
Barsingh 21 12 9 17 9 8
49 Chopra Ki Dhani 364 265 99 353 123 230
50 Naya Khera 2 1 1 6 3 3
Sub Total 387 278 109 376 135 241
Sub District Degana
51 Lakheena 372 254 118 457 195 262
52 Peepliya 501 342 159 641 228 413
53 Kalni Kumaran 309 188 121 427 190 237
Sub Total 1182 784 398 1525 613 912
Grand Total 59915 37928 21987 53466 19848 33618
Source: Primary Census Abstract 2011, District Ajmer & Nagaur, State
Rajasthan
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TABLE 3.31: DEMOGRAPHIC SUMMARY
Demographic Parameters Details
No of States 1
No. of District 2
No of Tehsils 11
Total No. of Households 21281
Total Population 113381
Sex ratio (No. of female\ 1000 males) 962
Scheduled castes (%) 17644(16%)
Scheduled Tribes (%) 1004(1%)
Literate (%) 59915(53%)
Main Worker 35923(32%)
Marginal Worker 16410(14%)
Non-Worker 61048(54%)
TABLE 3.32: MAIN WORKER EMPLOYMENT PATTERN
S.
N. Village Name
MAIN
WORK
_P
MARG
WORK
_P
NON_
WORK
_P
MAIN_
CL_
P
MAIN_
AL_
P
MAIN
_HH_
P
MAIN
_OT_
P
Sub District Ajmer
1 Bhanwta 1273 519 2531 374 429 9 461
2 Kharekhari 615 365 1855 44 17 72 482
3 Kishanpura 1182 339 2036 501 392 36 253
4 Rampura
Nand 463 239 570 26 382 22 33
5 Nand 1055 102 1158 444 378 12 221
Sub Total 4588 1564 8150 1389 1598 151 1450
Sub district Pisangan
6 Akhepura 379 126 486 206 87 21 65
7 Bhagwanpura 615 214 969 278 153 3 181
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8 Dodiyana 495 595 1023 212 126 10 147
9 Budhwara 900 419 2425 431 228 32 209
10 Fatehpura 234 205 361 82 80 5 67
11 Garhi Goojran 288 193 310 137 7 2 142
12 Govindgarh 1961 650 4412 461 393 112 995
13 Jaswantpura 602 332 977 314 125 9 154
14 Jethana 1942 672 3677 704 441 134 663
15 Kalesara 874 382 1162 515 98 24 237
16 Peesangan 4426 1773 9272 738 571 219 2898
17 Ram Nagar 373 24 335 107 252 0 14
18 Rampura
Dabla 558 580 826 310 101 7 140
19 Nooriyawas 329 511 1127 47 29 10 243
20 Pagara 660 243 740 438 88 13 121
21 Picholiya 1633 394 2237 608 534 35 456
22 Dantra 800 624 1409 363 175 58 204
23 Hanwantpura 65 180 257 16 1 0 48
24 Makrera 864 615 834 317 176 79 292
25 Kotaj 319 713 430 0 6 0 313
26 Mewariya 449 73 460 270 113 0 66
27 Nad 134 286 433 40 1 0 93
28 Reechhmaliya 754 195 582 203 506 14 31
29 Samrathpura 637 51 665 182 434 4 17
30 Sethan 510 40 480 282 119 6 103
31 Surajkund 470 329 1078 343 46 0 81
32 Motisar 540 179 543 402 60 0 78
33 Nagelao 661 1544 2263 270 22 33 336
34 Sawaipura 379 169 590 275 86 0 18
35 Nathoothala 473 302 951 137 84 9 243
Sub Total 23324 12613 41314 8688 5142 839 8655
Sub District Beawar
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36 Kotra 471 717 1831 223 31 12 205
37 Rawatmal 187 57 608 98 25 3 61
38 Roopaheli 122 114 377 11 0 1 110
Sub Total 780 888 2816 332 56 16 376
Sub District Masuda
39 Nadi 1336 13 1523 332 655 1 348
Sub District Nasirabad
40 Nayagaon 666 272 1393 194 79 10 383
41 Budhpura 403 0 316 293 13 0 97
Sub Total 1069 272 1709 487 92 10 480
Sub District Bhinay
42 Peepaliya 557 9 390 485 6 10 56
43 Mataji Ka
Khera 274 114 225 241 14 0 19
Sub Total 831 123 615 726 20 10 75
Sub District Sarwar
44 Goyla 1094 168 1550 661 73 32 328
45 Kumhariya 374 8 274 330 0 0 44
Sub Total 1468 176 1824 991 73 32 372
Sub District Kekri
46 Sarsari 474 134 532 261 38 1 174
Sub District Nagaur
47 Naya Gaon 284 491 1000 163 1 2 118
Sub District Merta
48
Basni
Narsingh
Barsingh
11 3 24 11 0 0 0
49 Chopra Ki
Dhani 389 105 223 377 0 0 12
50 Naya Khera 2 0 6 0 0 0 2
Sub Total 402 108 253 388 0 0 14
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Sub District Degana
51 Lakheena 406 1 422 383 2 0 21
52 Peepliya 581 17 544 473 76 0 32
53 Kalni
Kumaran 380 10 346 312 55 6 7
Sub Total 1367 28 1312 1168 133 6 60
Grand Total 35923 16410 61048 14925 7808 1068 12122
Source: Primary Census Abstract 2011, District Ajmer & Nagaur, State
Rajasthan
FIGURE 3.22: POPULATION DETAILS IN THE STUDY AREA
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FIGURE 3.23: LITERATE AND ILLITERATE POPULATION IN THE STUDY
AREA
FIGURE 3.24: SEX RATIO IN THE STUDY AREA
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FIGURE 3.25: EMPLOYMENT PATTERN IN THE STUDY AREA
FIGURE 3.26: MAIN WORKER EMPLOYMENT PATTERN IN THE STUDY
AREA
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3.16.4 Economic Attributes
Economic resource base of any region mainly depends upon its economically
active group i.e. the working population involved in productive work. Work-
Work may be defined as participation in any economically productive activity.
Such participation may be physical or mental in nature. Work involves not
actual work but also effective supervision and direction of work. It also includes
unpaid work on farm or in family enterprise.
The employment pattern of worker and Main worker of the study area is
described below and presented in Table 3.32 As well as in Fig.3.25 and Fig 3.26.
Main worker population is 35923(32%), 16410(14%) comes under
marginal worker category and 61048(54%) belong to non-workers
category.
Main other workers are 12122 (34%). and main cultivators workers
are 14925(41%)
There are 7808(22%) and 1068(3%) workers as agriculture and house
hold industry worker.
3.16.5 SOCIO-ECONOMIC SURVEY
3.16.5.1 Sampling Method
A judgmental and purposive sampling method was used for choosing
respondents of various sections of the society i.e. Sarpanch, adult males and
females, teachers, medical practitioners, businesspersons, agriculture laborers,
fishermen, unemployed group etc. Judgmental and purposive sampling method
includes the right cases from the total population that helps to fulfill the
purpose of research needs.
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Data Collection Method
Data collection is a term used to describe a process of preparing and
collecting data, for example, as part of a process improvement or similar project.
The purpose of data collection is to obtain information to keep on record, to
make decisions about important issues, to pass information on to others.
Primarily, data are collected to provide information regarding a specific topic.
Data collection usually takes place early on in an improvement project, and is
often formalized through a data collection plan which often contains the
following activity.
Pre collection activity — agree on goals, target data, definitions,
methods
Collection — data collection
Present Findings — usually involves some form of sorting analysis
and/or presentation
Main types of data collection include census, sample survey, and administrative
by-product and each with their respective advantages and disadvantages. A
census refers to data collection about everyone or everything in a group or
population and has advantages, such as accuracy and detail and disadvantages,
such as cost and time.
Types of Data
The data needed for a social science research may be broadly classified into
Data pertaining to human beings,
Data relating to organization
Data pertaining to territorial
Field Survey and Observations
Field research involves the collection of primary data or information that is
new. This is collected through surveys and questionnaires that are made out
specifically for a purpose Observations can be conducted on nearly any subject
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matter and the kinds of observations will do depend on survey question. Field
Survey and Observations were made at each sampling village and the quality of
life of that region is studied. Visits were made at hospitals, primary health
centers and sub-centers to know the health status of the region. Various
governmental organizations such as statistical department, department of
census operations are visited to collect the population details of that region.
Interview Method
Interview is verbal questioning. Surveys are also conducted through interviews.
Interviews consist of asking questions, listening to individuals and recording
their responses. At times, you may find it more profitable to ask questions to a
few individuals instead of carrying out a large-scale questionnaire based
survey. The interview can be done very informally, e.g. as conversations with
people met in the fields, co-operative stores or block offices. At the other end of
the scale, highly structured interviews often rely on questionnaires or interview
schedules with mostly closed-ended questions that allow the respondents only a
limited range of possible answers. Structured interview method is used to
collect data regarding the awareness and opinion from the sample selected of
the various socio- economic sections of the community. The questionnaire
mainly highlights the parameters of primary needs.
The interview method has the advantage that almost all perfect sample of the
general population can be reached and respond to the approach. Interview
method helps to collect more correct and accurate information as the
interviewer is present during the field survey.
Socio-economic survey was conducted in ten villages within the study area
located in all directions with reference to the project site.
The respondents were asked for their awareness/opinion about the project and
their opinion about the impacts of the project, which is an important aspect of
socio-economic environment, viz. job opportunities, education, health care,
transportation facility and economic status.
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The salient observations recorded during survey in the study area:
According to survey done in the study area, survey observation as per below:
In the study area main occupation of villagers is agricultural work, labor
work and small business
Most of the houses are in pakka form.
Roads are well connected with district place
Farmers are depend on mainly monsoon for agricultural activity
Communication facility is good with mobile network and transportation
facility
All villages are well electrified and used for all purposes
Main language in study area is Rajasthani as well as Hindi is widely spoken
by population.
Mainly LPG is used by villagers for cooking purpose. Other sources are wood,
kerosene etc.
3.16.5.2 Awareness and Opinion
Awareness is the state or ability to perceive, to feel, or to be conscious of
events, objects or sensory patterns. In this level of consciousness, sense data can
be confirmed by an observer without necessarily implying understanding. In
general, an opinion is a subjective belief, and is the result of emotion or
interpretation of facts. An opinion may be supported by an argument, although
people may draw opposing opinions from the same set of facts. For assessing the
awareness and opinion about the project activity socio-economic survey was
conducted in the sampling villages. The salient observations drawn through
survey are described below:
The respondents from almost all the villages are aware about the project activity.
Some of the respondents have very good opinion about the project and they opined
that due to proposed project activity, quality of life of the villages will improve.
Respondent have suggested minimizing the environmental pollution during and
after project activity.
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CHAPTER – IV
ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
AND MITIGATION MEASURES
4.1 INTRODUCTION
Any human activity in any environment produces impact, modifying it to a
status which is considered adverse of beneficial according to the damage or
improvement it brings about in physical, chemical and biological status of
air, water, land including biota and in socio-cultural life styles and economy
of the populace it affects. Depending on the nature of activities and
existing status, the impacts are assessed for their importance. On the basis
of the impact analysis, the mitigating action and future monitoring
requirement are focused in the Environmental Management Plan for
counting or minimizing adverse impacts.
Effects of this mining project on each of the environmental parameters are
detailed below in accordance with the parameter of environment likely to be
affected.
- Topography & Drainage
- Climate
- Air environment
- Land environment
- Ecology
- Water environment
- Noise levels
- Soil
- Socio-economic environment
- Cultural and Heritage environment
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Generally, the environmental impacts can be categorized as either primary or
secondary. Primary impacts are those which can be attributed directly to the
project. On the indirect or induced and typically include the associated
investments and change patterns of social and economic by the proposed
actions.
4.2 IMPACT ON TOPOGRAPHY & DRAINAGE
4.2.1 Impact on topography & drainage
Topography of the surrounding area will remain unchanged. No change in
topography of applied mining lease area, because due to removal of sand,
temporary pits will be generated and it will be replenished during the monsoon.
4.2.2 Drainage
Drainage pattern of the area is dendritic. The applied lease area is part of
Saraswati and Sagarmati River. The drainage pattern of the applied lease area
is from east to west direction. Systematic mining i.e. removal/ collection of sand
will be done as per approved mining plan. So there will be no impact on the
drainage pattern.
Mitigation Measures
The mine working will be confined to river bed only and in no case disturbing
any surface area outside which may affect topography or drainage.
Proposed Mining blocks for removal/collection of sand will change the
topography of river bed on permanent basis, there is possibility of re-
establishment of the topography of the area.
Mining will be done in a planned way i.e. removal and collection of sand shall
be started from the center part and then laterally in 3 meter thickness, so that
the river course will not get affected.
Unwanted material including mineral or spillage (if any) will not be stacked on
the bank side as it will hinder the flow of water in monsoon season.
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The removal and collection of sand from river bed will not have any impact on
natural drainage of surrounding area as the removed Bajri from river bed is
possibility of re-establishment of the topography of the area.
4.3 IMPACTS ON CLIMATE
4.3.1 Temperature
The temperature pattern is a regional behavior and is not likely to be
affected by the river bed mining activity over a small area. Some local effect
may be perceived due to mining, afforestation and creation of voids in the
applied lease area.
4.3.2 Rainfall
The trend of rainfall, as studied and discussed in last chapter, forms part
of a regional pattern, not dependent on the relatively small area of river bed
mining activity. The mining operation, therefore, is not likely to have any
adverse impact on rainfall pattern.
4.3.3 Wind Speed
The wind speed in any area is dependent upon local topography and
generation of elevation and depression of pressure changes in the region.
The controlling factors for the pressure changes lie much beyond the
control of small area under mining operations. Thus, no adverse impact on
the regional wind speed is anticipated due to the mining operations.
However, some local ground level changes may take place due to the
buildings, green belt developed around the applied mine, etc.
1.3.4 Humidity
The pattern of relative humidity depends mainly on the rainfall, wind,
temperature and other weather phenomenon that regional in behavior. The
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mining operation is not likely to have any impact on the relative humidity in the
surrounding.
4.5 IMPACT ON AIR ENVIRONMENT
4.5.1 Impact through Mathematical Modeling for Sand Mining Project
As explained in the previous chapter, the ambient air quality monitoring
results show that all the parameters such as PM10, SO2, and NOx are within
the limits prescribed by CPCB for “Industrial and Mixed use” areas as well as
areas meant for “Residential and Rural” areas. This scenario is with the
expansion already in place.
The major contribution of air pollution is by river bed mining, such as
excavation, loading, transportation, and handling of Bajri. This will lead to
momentary rise in the particulate matter (PM10). The dust liberated in mining
and other related operations is injurious to heath if inhaled in sufficient
quantity.
4.5.2 Air Pollution Modeling
The impact of the expansion on the air quality has been predicated using
Fugitive Dust Model (FDM), which is a computerized air quality model
specifically designed for computing concentration and deposition impacts
from fugitive dust sources. The sources may be point, line or area sources. The
model has not been designed to compute the impacts of buoyant point sources,
thus it contains no plume rise logarithm. The model is generally based on the
well-known Gaussian Plume formulation for computing concentrations, but
the model has been specifically adapted to incorporate an improved
gradient transfer deposition algorithm. Emissions for each source are
apportioned by the user into a series of particle size classes. A
gravitational setting velocity and a deposition velocity are calculated by
FDM for each class.
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4.5.3 Pollutants / Model Options Considered for Computations
The model simulations deal with major Pollution Particulate Matter (PM10) and
gaseous emissions viz. SO2 & NO2.
4.5.4 Meteorological Data
Data recorded by continuous weather monitoring station on wind speed,
direction, and temperature at one hour interval for the monitoring period was
used as meteorological input.
4.5.5 Presentation of result
In the present case model simulations have been carried using the hourly triple
joint frequency data. Short – term simulations were carried to estimate
concentration at the receptors to obtain an optimum description of variations in
concentrations over the site in 10-km radius covering 16 directions.
The incremental concentration is estimated for the monitoring period. For each
time scale, i.e. for 24 hr. the model computes the highest concentration observed
during the period over all the measurement points.
Dust emission rate from the applied mining area, based on the following
empirical formula.
a) Dust emission due to excavation:
Pa x 23.6
Dust emission (DE) = ----------------------
Wd x Wh x 1000
DE = Dust emission in kg/hr
Pa = Annual Excavation in Tonnes
Wd = No. of days of operation in a year
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Wh = Effective working hrs. in a day
About 23.6 Quantity of dust emitted in kg/for 1000 tonnes of excavation
Dust emission rate of proposed blocks are given in below table.
S.
No. Block
Area
(Hectare)
Production
(TPA)
Dust
emission rate
1 Block No. 1 (Saraswati River) 51.3618 5,60,000 5.506
2 Block No. 2 (Sagarmati River) 112.0885 5,60,000 5.506
The above mentioned emission rate is without adoption of dust control
measures. The literature suggests that dust control measures reduce the
emissions and effective emission rate is one third of the computed emission.
Accordingly emission rate to be in the modeling is (5.506 /3) i.e. 1.835 kg/hr.
Mine Dimensions
The mine dimensions are as follows:
Applied Area = 163.4503 hectare
Meteorological Data
On site hourly meteorological data for winter months (Dec 2013 to Feb. 2014)
in respect of wind speed, wind direction, temperature and cloud amount are
utilized in this study. The data was put in model format. The mixing heights
have been extracted from CPCB publications.
Modeling Procedure
Methodology:
Prediction of ground level concentrations (glc’s) due to mining have been made
by Industrial Source Complex, Short Term (ISCST3) as per CPCB guidelines.
ISCST3 is US-EPA approved model to predict the air quality. The model uses
rural dispersion and regulatory defaults options as per guidelines on air quality
models (PROBES/70/1997-1998). The model assumes receptors on undulating
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and hilly. This model is capable of handling point, area, and line sources
simultaneously.
Meteorological inputs required are hourly wind speed and direction ambient
temperature, stability class, mixing height and wind exponents. The model
details follow.
Gaussian Plume Model
Ground Level Concentration, from a point source at any receptor under
unlimited mixing is given by (USEPA ISCST3, 1987).
Qg1g2
=
Where,
g1 = exp(-y2/2y2)
g2 = exp[-(z-H)2/2z2] + exp[-(z+H)2/2z
2]
In unstable or neutral conditions if z > 1.6 L (limited mixing) the distribution
below the mixing height is uniform with height provided that both the effective
height H, and the receptor height z are below the mixing height
Qg1
= In unstable case or neutral conditions when z < 1.6 L
Qg1
=
Where,
Q = source strength
Z = receptor height above the ground
u = wind speed
L = mixing height and
y &z = dispersion parameters
g3 = exp[-(z-H+2NL)2/2z2] + exp[-(z+H+2NL)2/2z
2]
(yLu 2 )
(2 y zu)
(2 y zu)
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Evaluation with N the number of reflections, varying from –4 to +4 is usually
sufficient
Stability Classification
Hourly stability is determined by wind direction fluctuation method as
suggested by Slade(1965)and recommended by CPCB (PROBES/70/1997-1998).
= Wdr/6
, is standard deviation of wind direction fluctuation, Wdr is the overall wind
direction fluctuation or width of the wind direction in degrees. The table for
stability classes is given as under.
Stability Class (degree)
A > 22.5
B 22.4 – 17.5
C 17.4 – 12.5
D 12.4 – 7.5
E 7.4 – 3.5
F < 3.5
Dispersion Parameters
Dispersion parameters y and z for open country conditions (Briggs, 1974) are
used as the project is located on a flat terrain in a rural area. Atmospheric
dispersion coefficients vary with downwind distance (x) from emission sources
for different atmospheric stability conditions. (CPCB – PROBES/70/1997-98).
Rural Conditions
Stability Class y z
A 0.22x(1+0.0001x)-.5 0.20x
B 0.16x(1+0.0001x)-.5 0.12x
C 0.11x(1+0.0001x)-.5 0.08x(1+0.0002x).5
D 0.08x(1+0.0001x)-.5 0.06(1+0.0015x).5
E 0.06x(1+0.0001x)-.5 0.03x(1+0.0003x)-1
F 0.04x(1+0.0001x)-.5 0.16x(1+0.0003x)-1
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Ambient Air Quality Standards
Ambient air quality standards promulgated by Central Pollution Control Board
(CPCB) for all type of land uses for the relevant air quality parameters are as
follows:
Plan and frame work of computations & selection of locations
The locations have been selected around the applied mining area covering an
area of 10 km radius from the center of mining. The entire area has been put on
grid network and grid spacing has been taken as 500 m.
Plan of Computation
The emission rate, dispersion coefficients and other input data being now
available; it was planned to compute the following:
-The 24 hourly averaged incremental concentration with hourly data.
-The identification of grid point having peak concentration for the incremental
values.
-Preparation of isopleths of for various pollutants.
Predicted Ambient Air Quality
With a wide fluctuation in meteorological parameters it is a complex task to
predict post project ambient air quality. With available ambient air quality data
and incremental concentrations computed through mathematical modeling the
post project ambient air quality have been predicted in below table.
The maximum incremental GLCs due to the river bed mining project for PM10,
SO2 and NO2 are superimposed on the maximum baseline PM10, SO2 and NO2
concentration recorded at the monitoring location during the field monitoring
period. The cumulative concentration (baseline + incremental) after
Concentration (g/m3)
PM10 SO2 NOx
100 80 80
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implementation of the project. The maximum GLCs after implementation of the
project are likely to be not in the prescribed NAAQ standards.
The mining will be done in two different blocks of applied lease area in the
operational phase. So incremental value of the two different blocks is given in
below table.
TABLE 4.1: PREDICTED AMBIENT AIR QUALITY CONCENTRATIONS IN
OPERATION PHASE CUMULATIVE CONCENTRATIONS (BASELINE +
INCREMENTAL) FOR PM10
S.
No. Particular
Core zone
Block no. I
Core zone
Block no. II
1. Monitored Maximum concentrations in
µg/m3 94.14* 91.46*
2. Predicted incremental Maximum
concentrations in µg/m3 0.28 0.10
3. Resultant Maximum concentrations in
µg/m3 91.42 91.56
4. NAAQS (dated 2009) 100 100
*Maximum Concentration value in the core zone at proposed working blocks in
the applied lease area.
It is clear from predicted values that concentrations in respect of PM10 are well
within limits at all locations.
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FIGURE 4.1: GROUND LEVEL CONCENTRATION OF AMBIENT AIR
QUALITY IN OPERATION PHASE OF (BLOCK NO. 1 SARASWATI RIVER)
1KM FOR PM10
FIGURE 4.2: GROUND LEVEL CONCENTRATION OF AMBIENT AIR
QUALITY IN OPERATION PHASE (BLOCK NO. 1 SARASWATI RIVER)
10KM FOR PM10
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FIGURE 4.3: GROUND LEVEL CONCENTRATION OF AMBIENT AIR
QUALITY IN OPERATION PHASE OF (BLOCK NO. 2, SAGARMATI RIVER)
1KM FOR PM10
FIGURE 4.4: GROUND LEVEL CONCENTRATION OF AMBIENT AIR
QUALITY IN OPERATION PHASE (BLOCK NO. 2, SAGARMATI RIVER)
10KM FOR PM10
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FIGURE 4.5: GROUND LEVEL CONCENTRATION OF AMBIENT AIR
QUALITY ON TRANSPORTATION ROUTE IN OPERATIONAL PHASE IN
THE STUDY AREA
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Mitigation measures
To control the emissions regular preventive maintenance of equipment will be
carried out on contractual basis.
Proper mitigation measures like water sprinkling will be adopted to control
dust emissions.
Plantation will be carried out on approach roads & nearby vicinity of river
bank.
It is being ensured that all transportation vehicles will carry a valid PUC
certificate.
There is no toxic element present in the mineral which may contaminate the
soil.
(a) During Drilling & Blasting
No drilling & blasting is involved in this project.
(b) During Transport Operations
All the haul roads are kept levelled, wide and compacted.
Regular water spraying will be done on haul roads in the applied mining
area.
In order to reduce dust pollution, green belt will be developed.
4.6 IMPACT ON NOISE LEVEL
The exposures to excessive noise levels can lead to:
Prevention of sleep, insomnia and fatigue.
Decrease in speech reception, communication, distraction and diminished
concentration thus adversely affecting job performance efficiency.
Chronic psychological disturbance including impaired hearing.
Irreparable cardiovascular, respiratory and neuralgic damages in certain
extreme cases.
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The area is general represents calm surroundings. There is no heavy traffic,
industry or noisy habitation in the area of applied mine. With the increase in
scale of mining operations and vehicles operation and men and noise levels are
expected to increase.
Mitigation Measures
Periodical monitoring of noise will be done.
No other equipment’s except the transportation vehicles will be allowed.
Noise generated by these transportation vehicles shall be intermittent and
does not cause much adverse impact.
Proper maintenance of all transportation vehicles 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.
4.7 IMPACT ON HYDROLOGICAL CONDITIONS
The study area itself being part of River Saraswati and Sagarmati course
carries surface as well as ground water (under current). The flow of
surface/ground water (sub surface flow) is following the trend of topography,
which is in the east to west direction.
The area is part of river bed for more than nine months in a year except for the
rainy season. The Bajri will be mining up to the depth of 3mt will have
insignificant impact on water regime.
The ground water table which will be about 20 to 25m below the surface of river
bed in the mining area during the dry seasons will not be disturbed as ultimate
working depth will be 3.0 m. Thus the mine operation will not affect the
hydrological conditions of the area. There is no possibility of replenishment of
sand (Bajri). With the mining of sand and Bajri there is possibility of re-
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establishment of the drainage pattern of the area, thus it will be positive impact
on the ground water scenario in the subsequent mining period.
With the normal rainfall of 453.2 mm in the region. There is no possibility of
replenishment of ordinary sand (Bajri). With the mining of sand and Bajri there
is possibility of re-establishment of the drainage pattern of the area.
4.8 IMPACT ON WATER QUALITY
The proposed project is for removal of sand from the river bed up to a depth of 3
meter only, which will not have any impact on the water quality.
River is recharging the ground water; excessive mining will reduce the
thickness of the natural filter materials (sediments), infiltration through which
the ground water is recharged, so restriction in depth becomes necessity.
Mitigation Measures
Removal/collection of sand in the area will be done well above the water table as
well as river bed water level therefore; no impact on water regime is
anticipated. The water table is at 20-25 m below the river bed level while the
workings in the area are proposed up to a max. depth of 3m. So that water level
is not touched. No waste water will be generated from the proposed activity, as
the project only involves removal/collection of sand from river bed.
4.9 IMPACT ON FLORA & FAUNA (Core & Buffer Zone)
4.9.1 Impacts
As the mining activities will be confined to core zone only, no adverse
impact is foreseen on the flora and fauna of buffer zone.
The proposed project involves removal/collection of sand from river bed,
construction of approach road, which will not have any impact on the flora and
fauna of core zone. No forest land in the applied lease area. It is entirely a Govt.
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waste land. No impact on the flora and fauna is anticipated as
removal/collection of sand will be done in the dry part of the proposed blocks of
applied area. No endangered species found in the applied lease area.
4.9.2 Mitigation Measures
Working will be done in such a way that it will not affect the flora and fauna.
Plantation will be carried out on approach roads and nearby vicinity at river
banks areas will, over a period of time, to upgrade the flora.
The impact on the fauna due to the removal/ collection of sand will be negligible.
Working will be confined to core zone only by manual means and fauna in the
core zone is minimal. Even so, by restricting mining at any time to small
areas, impact on fauna will be kept to the minimum. However, progressive
plantation activity being undertaken will over a period of time create
conditions favorable for fauna.
4.10 IMPACT ON LAND ENVIRONMENT
4.10.1 Land Use in Buffer Zone
No adverse impact is anticipated on land use of buffer zone due to the
proposed mining operations, as all the related activities are confined to
the core zone.
4.10.2 Impact on land use pattern including change of river course
If the mining is not carried out in a systematic manner by leaving sufficient
safety barriers from bank then it may disturb the river flow/course.
Stacking of unwanted material including mineral or spillage (if any) on the
bank side of the river will hinder the flow of water in monsoon season, raise
water level upstream, which may lead to bank cutting or flouting.
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Deviation from planned mining procedures can lead to river channel shifting
as well as degradation of surrounding land, causing loss of properties and
degradation of landscape.
Mining within a river bed may have some impact on the stream’s physical
characteristics, such as channel geometry, bed elevation in stream roughness of
the bed, flow velocity, discharge capacity, sediment transportation capacity etc.
Alteration or modification of the above attributes may cause noticeable
hazardous impact on ecological equilibrium of riverine regime.
Mitigation Measures
Sand will be mined out in central position of stream and sufficient safety
barrier say 10% of width will be left towards bank side. So that the river
flow/course will not get disturbed.
Removal/collection of Sand will be started from dip side towards rise at the
center and also laterally in 3 meter slice so that the river course will not get
affected. Unwanted material or spillage (if any) will not be stacked by the side
of the excavation voids created. This is to be done so, because it will otherwise
hinder the flow of water in monsoon season.
Removal/ collection is to done leaving safety barrier 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.
4.10.3 Land Degradation Control Measures
The present land use, land use after 5 years working land use of the leasehold
area is given in below table.
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TABLE 4.2: LAND USE PATTERN - PRE OPERATIONAL & OPERATIONAL
PHASE IN HECTARE
S.
No. Particulars
PRE
OPERATIONAL
PHASE
OPERATIONAL
PHASE
1 Under mining Area -- 118.0000
2 Dumps -- --
3 Plantation -- 25.0000
4 Road 0.3400 0.3600
5 Railway Track -- --
6 Backfilled Mined Out -- --
7 Remaining virgin Govt.
land 163.1103 20.0903
Total 163.4503 163.4503
4.11 IMPACT ON SOIL
No soil cover exists in the core zone so there will be impact.
No impact on soil of the buffer zone is envisaged due to removal/collection of
sand, as fugitive emission shall remain confined within working area/haul road
and emission will be controlled by water sprinkling and plantation.
4.12 IMPACT ON SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
The villages and their inhabitants in the buffer zone will not be disturbed
from their settlements due to the proposed project
There is no inhabitation within the applied lease area. Therefore neither
villages nor any part of village or any hamlet will be disturbed during the
operational phase. So no adverse impact is anticipated on human settlement.
4.12.1 Employment
The proposed project will provide employment to the 857 persons. The various
indirect employment opportunities have also been generated. Several persons
of the neighboring villages have been benefited with loading/uploading,
contract works, employment through contractors, running of jeeps, trucks,
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tractors and buses on hire, different kind of shops and transport related
business avenues.
4.12.2 Economic Status
Due to proposed project direct and in-direct employment, business opportunities
and other earing resources will be generated, which will improve the economic
status of the local people. Other than this welfare amenities such as medical
facilities, conveyance, free education, drinking water supply etc. will be
provided to the workers.
4.12.3 Sensitive Targets
There are no places of Tourist, religious & Historical importance in core zone.
Therefore, no adverse impacts are anticipated.
4.12.4 Impact on Occupational Health & Safety
The possible impact on occupational health & safety in the proposed project may
be Inhalation of dust, Accident due to transportation vehicles, bed mining
practices etc.
4.12.5 Measures to Control Occupational Health Hazard & Safety
The working in the applied lease area will be done with all safety measures
under the supervision of qualified staff. The workers will be provided dust
mask, safety boot, helmet and other safety equipment. A well-equipped first aid
box will be maintained at site.
For mitigating the aspect the following measures will be implemented: -
i. Regular water sprinkling on haul roads.
ii. Dust mask will be provided to the workers,
iii. Periodical medical examinations will be carried out for the workers as
per Norms,
iv. Medical records will be keep maintained,
v. Medical facilities to the workers,
vi. Any early symptom of diseases, if observed, such workers will be taken
off in the dusty atmosphere and suitable employed elsewhere,
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vii. Personal Protective Equipment’s will be provided to the workers,
viii. Vocational Training will be provided to the workers.
ix. Safety of the employee during mining will be taken care as per Mine
Regulations 1961,
4.13 DETAILS OF INFRASTRUCTURAL FACILITIES FOR WORKER
a. Water for drinking & other purpose will be arranged.
b. All the safety equipment’s such as helmets, safety shoes, goggles, dust masks
etc.
c. A well-equipped first aid facilities,
d. Periodic medical health checkups, rest shelter, washrooms will be provided.
4.14 STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AND ACTION PLAN
The applicant has endeavored the mitigation measures of potential impact
and aspects of operation.
TABLE 4.3: ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT MATRIX
Environmental
Setting &
baseline
Aspect of
Operation Potential impacts Mitigation measures
1. Air
1. Ore handling Fugitive Emissions
& Noise
Effective water
sprinklers
2.Transportation Fugitive Emissions
& Noise
Effective water
sprinklers
The Regional
emissions well
within norms
-- -- --
2. Water
1. Ore excavation
1. Contamination Provision of reducing
turbidity & SS
2. Altered
hydrologic regime
Provision of rain water
harvesting Existing water
quality is
potable
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CHAPTER – V
ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES
5.1. INTRODUCTION
Consideration of alternatives to a project proposal is a requirement of EIA
process. During the scoping process, alternatives to a proposal can be considered
or refined, either directly or by reference to the key issues identified. A
comparison of alternatives helps to determine the best method of achieving the
project objectives with minimum environmental impacts or indicates the most
environmentally friendly and cost effective options.
5.2. FACTOR BEHIND THE SELECTION OF PROJECT SITE
The proposed project is mining unit for the removal/collection of sand from
Saraswati & Sagarmati river bed at near village - Govindgarh, Akhepura,
Jaswantpura, Pisangan, Budhwada, Nuriawas, Tehsil – Pisangan, District –
Ajmer, Rajasthan, The letter of Intent has been granted by State Govt.
The proposed mining lease area has following advantages:-
_ The applied mining area occurs in a non-forest area.
_ The required material is found in the sound quality/quantity in the applied
area.
_ There is no habitation within the applied lease area; hence no R & R issues
exist.
_ The river bed (proposed mining blocks of applied mining lease area) remains
dry excepts the monsoon season.
_ Availability of skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled workers in this region.
_ All the basic amenities such as medical, firefighting, education,
transportation, Communication and infrastructural facilities are accessible.
_ Applied area has good connectivity through road and rail. The nearest
highway is National Highway – 8, is passing over in the SE direction, coming
from Beawar going to Ajmer, which is about 10 km from the Block no. II of the
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applied lease area. The nearest Railway station is at Mangliyawas, which is
about 20 km away from Pisangan.
_ The proposed mining operations will be restricted up to a depth of 3 meter
which will not intersect the ground water level. Hence, no impact on ground
water environment.
5.3. ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVE SITE
No alternatives are suggested as the proposed project is site specific as per the
occurrence of material.
5.4. FACTOR BEHIND SELECTION OF PROPOSED TECHNOLOGY
Open cast manual mining operation method will be used for the removal/
collection of sand from the proposed blocks. The proposed method is suitable for
the area as:-
As the material deposition is superficial and not deeply embedded, therefore
opencast method of working is preferred.
There is lesser chance of subsidence in case of opencast mining.
As there is no soil cover/OB in the area.
The material will be loaded manually in the tractor trolley & will be sold
directly to the buyers.
5.5. ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Open cast manual method has been selected for this project. This technology is
having least gestation period, economically viable, safest and less labor
intensive. The method has inbuilt flexibility for increasing or decreasing the
production as per market condition.
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CHAPTER – VI
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME
6.1 INTRODUCTION
Success of any environmental management programme depends upon the
efficiency of the organizational set up responsible for Implementation of the
programme. Post project monitoring is an essential part to check the impact of
any project activity.
Hence monitoring of various environmental parameters will be carried out a
regular basis to ascertain the following:
To assess environmental impacts.
State of pollution within the applied mine lease and in its vicinity.
Planning for predictive or corrective actions in respect of pollution to keep it
within permissible limits.
Examine the efficiency of pollution control system adopted at the site.
Monitoring will be carried out at side as per the statutory requirements.
Environmental monitoring will be taken up for various environmental
components as per conditions stipulated in Environmental Clearance Letter
issued by MOEF & Consent to operate issued by the State Pollution Control
Board. Compliance of same will be submitted to respective authorities on
regular basis.
6.2 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CELL
In order to maintain the environmental quality within the stipulated standard,
regular monitoring of various environmental component is necessary which will
complied as per condition for this an Environmental Management team be
constituted.
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6.2.1 Hierarchical System
Apart from having an EMP, it is also necessary to have a permanent
organizational set up charged with the task of ensuring its effective
implementation.
We will undertake to monitor the environmental pollution levels by measuring
ambient air quality, water and effluent quality, noise levels etc. by appointing
external agencies. We will ensure that the pollution is limited to allowable
values and to take corrective action if required.
In case the monitored results of environmental pollution are found to exceed
the allowable values, the Environmental Management Cell will suggest
remedial action and get these suggestions implemented through the concerned
Departments.
The Environmental Management cell will also coordinate all the related
activities such as collection of statistics of health of workers and population of
the region, afforestation and green belt development.
The proposed organizational chart for environmental management
FIGURE 6.1: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CELL ORGANIZATIONAL
CHART
Environmental Management Cell
Chief Executive Officer
Env. Officer (M.Sc. Env. Sc.) Geologist /Mines Manager/Assi. M.M
Monitoring of Air /Water / Noise/ Soil etc.
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6.2.2 Environmental Policy:
Project proponent is committed to providing a quality service in a manner that
ensures a safe and healthy workplace for employees and minimizes potential
impact on the environment. They will operate in compliance with all relevant
environmental legislation and strive to use pollution prevention and
environmental best practices.
The applicant will:-
Integrate the consideration of environmental concerns and impacts into
all the decision making & activities.
Promote environmental awareness among the employees and
encourage them to work in an environmentally responsible manner.
Trained, educate and inform our employees about environmental issues
that may affect their work.
Where required by legislation or where significant health, safety or
environmental hazards exist, develop and maintain appropriate emergency
and spill response programmes.
Strive to continually improve our environmental performance and
minimize the social impact and damage of activities by periodic review of
environmental policy in light of current and planned future activities.
6.3 RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
TEAM (EMT)
The said team is responsible for:
1. Collecting water and air samples, work zone monitoring for air
pollutants.
2. Analyzing the water and air samples.
3. Implementing the control and protective measures.
4. Coordinating the environment related activities within the project as well as
with outside agencies.
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5. Collecting statistics on health of workers and population of surroundings
villages.
6. Green belt development etc.
7. Monitoring and evaluating the progress of implementation of environmental
management programme.
8. Unit will comply with all legal regulations on environment to the best extent
Possible. The compliance to various environment regulations shall be displayed
at Mining Site in the form of a Board.
9. It will engage an environmental expert as its team member as per a general
consultant for advisory purpose on environmental issues. It will bring all issues
of non-compliance to the notice of its advisory team and take prompt action to
comply with the same.
10. Regular six monthly reports shall be submitted to the Regional Office,
MoEF; Government of India and Mining Department and local community
Representative shall be asked to verify the compliances.
6.4 MONITORING SCHEDULE AND PARAMETERS
To evaluate the effectiveness of environmental management programme,
regular monitoring of the important environment parameters will be taken up.
The schedule, duration and parameters to be monitored are shown in table:
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TABLE 6.1: MONITORING SCHEDULE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL
PARAMETERS
Particulars Monitoring
Frequencies
Duration
of Station Important Monitoring Parameters
Surface /
Ground
water
Once in a
year Grab
pH, SS, TDS, Iron, Hardness,
Alkalinity Chlorides, Nitrates
Sulphate & Flourides
Ambient air
monitoring
Once in a
Quarter. 24 hr. PM10, SOx and NOx
Noise
Monitoring
Once in a
quarter 8 hr. Level in dB(A) and dB(C)
Soil
Sampling
Once in a
year Grab
PH, Conductivity, Sulphate, Nitrate,
Phosphates, Alkalinity & texture.
6.5 BUDGETARY PROVISION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
The below table give overall investment on the environmental safeguards
and recurring expenditure for successful monitoring and implementation of
control measures.
TABLE 6.2: COST OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION MEASURES
(Investment and Recurring cost Rs. Lakh)
S. No Particulars Capital
cost
Recurring cost /
annum
1. Pollution control 5.00 1.00
2. Pollution monitoring 5.00 1.00
3. Plantation 5.00 2.00
4. Occupational health 3.00 1.00
TOTAL 18.00 5.00
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Total investment on environmental improvement works envisaged is Rs.
18.00 lakhs and recurring expenditure during the stage of production is Rs.
5.00 lakhs per year.
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CHAPTER – VII
ADDITIONAL STUDIES
7.1 INTRODUCTION
The proposed project is for the mining (removal/ collection of sand), from the
river bed of Saraswati & Sagarmati by opencast manual method of mining. As
per the EIA notification 2006, before the establishment of project public
consultation, Risk assessment & social impact assessment due to project has to
be addressed, which are as follows:
7.2 PUBLIC CONSULTATION
Public hearing was conducted as per EIA Notification on dated 17.09.2014, at
Rajeev Gandhi Sewa Kendra, village – Govindgarh, Tehsil Pisangan, District
Ajmer, Rajasthan. The public hearing was chaired by ADM and Regional Officer
and also attended by local peoples, during the process suggestion, objection were
invited from the local people regarding the project. During the public
consultation, no objection regarding the project has been received. However
people are happy for the coming project as they will get employment and other
facilities. Minutes of public hearing is given in below table.
TABLE 7.1: MINUTES OF PUBLIC HEARING
Issues raised by the Public
Response/
Commitment of
Project Proponents
Action Plan
Fund
Allotment
(in Rs.
Lacs)
8. Shri Prakash Kumawat,
Ward Punch, village Govindgarh
told that, at present mines are
running, but no money has been
spent over the project by the project
proponents. He affirmed that
Govindgarh Gram Panchayat
people should be allowed to keep
Bajri royalty-free and also stated
that the Gram Panchayat has no
knowledge regarding the lease area.
He proposed that the revenue from
the lease should be brought for
development of the village. He
further stated that the farmers
have received the NOC from the
panchayat for the water of the well,
Environment
management fund is
submitted to the
Govt. which is
proposed for the
development of the
village. For the
development of
Panchayat 2% of
royalty will be spent
under the District
Council. He told
that as per the
mining rules no
mining can be done
in the range of 45m
distance from the
Constructions of washrooms
and other infrastructural
development in nearby villages.
The removal/ collection of Bajri
will be done as per approved
mining plan.
2.0
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which flows from the lease area to
the agricultural land through
pipelines. He also asked to clarify
the practices undertaken in the
lease area for the mining operation.
wells. Plantation
will be done in the
public places
according to the
acceptance of the
Panchayat. The
mining lease has not
been granted for the
whole river area,
mining will be done
only in some selected
Khasra.
9. Shri Satyanarayan Yadav,
village Govindgarh asked whether
the mining area is free from grazing
land or not? He also asked whether
the cutting of the plantations in the
area will be done according to the
Contractor or the villagers. What is
the solution for the negative effects
of mining on water of the wells? He
also apprised about the violation of
rules during the transportation of
Bajri and made everyone realize
about the misbehavior of the lessee
with the villagers. He asked about
the distance between the mining
areas to the wells. Finally he
objected the mining and denied for
the lease to be granted for Bajri.
No grazing land is
involved in this
proposed project.
Mining will be done
as per approved
mining plan.
About 5000 sapling per year
will be planted along the lease
boundary & nearby villages.
2.0
10. Shri Jitendra Vyas villager
of Govindgarh asked whether
reserve of the Bajri is kept or not
for the villagers to be used in
future?
Proposed lease is for
5 Years only.
Balance reserves
will still be left at
the end of lease
period
Mining will be carried out as
per approved mining plan.
During the course of the flow of
the river in the rainy season,
Bajri will get deposited.
--
11. Shri Surajkaran, villager of
Budhwara enquired whether the
mining can be done in the
catchment area of river or not? He
stated that NOC for the lease grant
should also be received from the
Gram Panchayat. He mentioned
that the development amount must
also be given to Gram panchayat.
Mining will be
confined in the
allotted lease area
only. NOC is not
required from Gram
Panchayat as per
rules.
Mining will be carried out as
per approved mining plan.
Area is allotted by the Govt.
hence, NOC is from Gram
Panchayat is not required. --
12. Shri Om Prakash, Press
reporter, Pisangan told that the
Technical consultant says that
there is no forest area in the lease
area but actually it is not so. He
stated that Mining is carried out
with machineries not manually. He
All measures will be
taken as per
EMP/MP after the
lease is granted.
No forest land is involved in
this project.
Mining will be carried out as
per approved mining plan.
Local people will be employed
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told that this area falls under the
Dark zone since last 8 years, thus
doubted the possibility of upcoming
heavy rainfall sufficient enough for
replacement and recharge of the
sand. The lease area is under M/s.
Arjun Singh, and till date he has
not made any efforts for the
betterment of the village, no
plantation has been done, no
sprinkling of water and no
measures have been adopted for
controlling the pollution. Besides
this many plants were cut in the
last six months by the Lessee.
Apart from this the statutory
barrier of Sagarmati River has been
destroyed by the Lessee. He asked
about the belongings of the 857
labours presented to be employed.
from nearby villages.
13. Shri Jagpal Singh
Shaktavat, Additional Sarpanch of
Govindgarh said that only one
pipeline should be installed for one
well and the farmers must be
acquainted with the land they own.
This work of laying pipelines
from well is under the PHED
and is carried out accordingly
with consultations of Gram
Panchayat/ Local authorities.
--
14. Shri Sharvan Singh Rawat,
Village Akhepura, told that the
Grazing land available where the
animals graze in Akhepura should
not be granted the lease, so that no
problems are created in future.
No grazing land is involved in
this project.
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6. With the help of Japan
Govt. about 44,000 plants were
planted in lease area during 1995-
96 near the Sagarmati River, near
village Nuriyawas, for the control of
erosion under the Social forestry
plan. The plants are being cut for
the mining purpose.
--
The plants have not been cut
by us as the lease is still to be
allotted in our favour, only LOI
has been given. --
7. Government has declared
Pisangan under the dark zone area
due to the deficiency of rainfall and
low water table in this area. Then
how the mining department is
granting the lease considering the
place under “general to high
rainfall” If the rain would have
been normal then Pisangan
shouldn’t have ever been declared
in the Dark Zone.
--
Mean annual rainfall (1987-
2006) of the district is 453.2
mm whereas normal rainfall
(1901-70) is lower than average
rainfall and placed at 433.8.
About 0.8 to 1 meter of Bajri
will be deposited annually. No
ground water table will be
intersected during mining
operations.
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8. The former contractor was
Shri Arjun Singh only. While
Pisangan Tehsildar & Mining
Engineer have reported to the
Government about the trees being
cut in the lease area in Khasra no.
864, Nuriyawas village. The rules
are not being followed by the
contractor, so why no action has not
been taken so far?
--
These plants did not cut by us.
--
9. Till date Government has
spent rupees 23, 87, 876.51 for the
surface barrier in the grazing land
of Pisangan area without allocation.
The Contractor has fully abolished
and misused the money in the sand
mining. Why the administration is
not active until now?
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10. The Govindgarh dam has
been constructed under the
Govindgarh Dam Project at
Pisangan tehsil, within the
Catchment area of Sagarmati
River. What is reason for not
accepting the order of Supreme
Court to restore the situation as it
was before the mid-night of
15.08.1947?
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Annexure – H, Site Inspection Report from Mining Office
5. At the site (Khasra No. 864)
in the lease area one pit exists
measuring 79mt x 45m. Its
Latitude and Longitude is N
26°22’04.3” to 74°37’20.6”.
At site, this pit is old
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6. Mining has been done in
one pit 3 m below the surface by the
Contractor. On site the pit was
found closed.
At site, this pit is old; Mining
will be carried out as per
approved mining plan & depth
of mining will be 3 meter only.
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7. Backfilling has not been
done in the pits after the excavation
by the contractor. Villagers told
that there can be loss of life and
animals due to filling of water,
which is right as per the inspection.
Backfilling is not proposed in
this proposed project. Because
the main purpose of the
proposed project is removal/
collection of sand. Natural
replenishment will take place
during the monsoon season.
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8. Many plants have been cut
near the pit area and some plants
are in the damaged conditions
about to fall.
These plants are not cut by us.
About 5000 sapling per year
will be planted along the lease
boundary & nearby villages.
Total 4.0
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7.3 RISK ASSESSMENT AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN
All types of industries face certain types of hazards which can disrupt normal
activities abruptly, similarly River Bed Mining also has impending dangers or
risk which need be addressed for which a disaster management plan has been
formulated with an aim of taking precautionary steps to avert disasters and
also to take such action after the disaster which limits the damage to the
minimum.
Nevertheless, the following natural problems may be encountered during the
mining operation.
1. Increase in gradient of the river – One of the most frequently occurring
hazards of the river bed mining is the increase of river gradient due to
haphazard mining practices. Due to selective mining in vast patches of the bed,
the amount of suspended load, turbidity and velocity of the water may increase
which may affect the overall behavior of the stream.
2. Water pollution – The left over aggregates are fine grained particles
that are lifted easily by increase of stream water velocity. Retention times of
these particles are long and quality of water is affected consequently.
As per proposal made under the mining plan, during proposed working the area
will be developed by means of manuals opencast mining method. Exploitation
and transportation of minerals are to be carried out by manual means. Water
table will not be touched during processed working. No high risk accidents like
landslides, subsidence flood etc. have been apprehended.
But possibility of accidental disaster is also not ruled out. Therefore, all the
statutory precautions should be taken for quick evacuation as per the Mines Act
1952, the Mines Rules 1955, MMR-1961 and MCDR-1988.
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The possible risks in the case of river bed mining project are bank erosion,
floods, accidents due to transportation etc.
Mining and allied activities are associated with several potential hazards to
both the employees and the public at large. A worker in a mine should be able to
work under condition, which are adequately safe and healthy. At the same time
the environmental condition should be such as not to impair his working
efficiency. This is possible only when there is adequate safety in mines. Hence,
safety is one of the most essential aspects of any working mine. safety of the
mine and the employees will be taken care according to the mining rules &
regulations, which are well defined with laid down procedure for safety, which
when scrupulously followed safety is ensured not only to manpower but also to
working environment.
7.3.1 Possible Risks Due to Inundation & its Control
Mining will be done during the non-monsoon periods; therefore problem of
inundation is not likely to happen.
7.3.2 Dewatering
Depth of mine is limited to 3m depth only from the river bed level whereas the
ground water flows at 20m to 25 below the bed level. Hence no dewatering is
required.
7.3.3 Possible Risks Due To Failure of Pit Slope & Its Control
Pit will be created of limited depth only i.e. 3m thus the chance of failure of pit
slope does not exist.
7.3.4 Possible Risks Due To Failure of Waste Dump & Its Control
No waste dump is created therefore the question of failure of waste dump does
not exist.
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7.3.5 Possible Risks Due To Fire & Its Control
The operation does not anticipate any fire disaster.
7.3.6 Measures to Prevent Accidents Due to Tractors
All transportation within applied mining lease working should be
carried out directly under the supervision and control of the management.
The vehicles will be maintained in good condition and checked
thoroughly at least once a month by the competent person authorized for the
purpose by the management.
Road signs will be provided at each and every turning point up to the
main road (wherever required).
To avoid danger while reversing the equipment’s/ vehicles especially at
the working place / loading points, stopper should be posted to properly guide
reversing/ spotting operating, otherwise no person should be there within 10
m radius of machine.
A statutory provision of the fences, constant education, training etc. will
go a long way in reducing the incidents of such accidents.
7.3.7 Other Possible Measures to Avoid Risks/ Disaster Due to River Bed
Mining.
Unwanted material including mineral or spillage (if any) should not be
stacked on the banks as it will hinder the flow of water in monsoon season.
Mining of minerals / working shall be started from the center from dip
to rise and then laterally in 3 meter slice so that the river course could not
get affected.
The minerals will be mined out in a uniform way so that the river flow/
course shall not get disturbed.
River banks will not be excavated to from access ramps.
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Maintenance and monitoring:
The area will be monitored every week by competent person and if maintenance
is needed will be done as per requirement.
7.4 SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT, R & R ACTION PLAN
There will be the positive impact on the villagers of the nearby villages in the
form of employment. There is no human settlement in the applied lease area.
Thus there is no impact on the human settlement and thus no R & R plan is
required.
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CHAPTER-VIII
PROJECT BENEFITS
8.1 INTRODUCTION
Applicant is very much conscious of their obligation to society at large. The
management will help in overall socio economic development of the area.
This is proposal for the production of ordinary sand (Bajri) proposed production
11, 20,000 TPA of from applied mine (Area 163.4503 Ha) near Village:
Govindgarh, Akhepura, Jaswantpura, Pisangan, Budhwada, Nuriawas, Tehsil
Pisangan of District Ajmer, (Rajasthan), by Shri Arjun Singh.
8.2 IMPROVEMENTS IN THE SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE
The applied area is Govt. land. The mining activity will generate of
socioeconomic benefits to the people of the area. There will be generation of
employment to the local people as well as their earning will increase. Additional
facilities like that educational, medical transportation etc. will be made
available to the local population. Overall positive impact will be on population.
Due to mining activity, increased revenue earnings in the area will lead to the
development of infrastructural facilities like that transport road, schools,
Hospitals etc. The lessee will contribute to the various developmental activities
in all the nearby villages and will work for all round development viz., providing
water supply, communication and telecommunication facilities, creating
environmental awareness, imparting knowledge on agriculture, mechanization,
health and sanitation and most importantly ensuring a sustainable
development for the social upliftment of the habitats of the area. The promoters
will also provide funds for the various development activities of the neighboring
villages as and when required.
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Promotion of social & economic status
Applicant has contributed to the economical and social development of the
area. It will provide direct employment to about 857 people and indirect
employment to many more.
The applicant believes in the philosophy to provide better health and medical
facilities not only to their families but also to villagers.
Construction of office, rest shelter, first aid station, Development of approach
road, Wire fence around proposed plantation site and other facilities.
8.3 IMPROVEMENTS IN THE PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Due to proposed project direct/ indirect employment, revenue to the govt.,
business opportunities will be developed in the area, which will increase living
standard of the people. It will ultimately leads to the improvement in the
physical infrastructure facilities such as transport, road, housing, schools as
well as hospitals. Due to improved earning there will be improvement in the
entertainment facilities and marketing facilities with the improvement in social
status.
8.4 HEALTH & SAFETY
All safety measures i.e. safety appliances, safety awards, posters, slogan related
to safety etc. necessary safety equipment’s shall be provided to the workers like
helmets, safety boots, dust mask, ear muffs etc.
All necessary medical facilities will be provided near the applied mine area.
Periodical health checkup of the employees will be done. All necessary facilities
will be provided as per mines Rules. Provision of rest shelters for mine workers
with amenities like drinking water etc. Periodical training programme to inform
the employees about their task, associated risk and safe working practices will
be undertaken.
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8.5 EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL
With mining activities, local people will have a lot of direct and indirect
employment avenues opened up. There will be direct employment opportunities
in the mine and the secondary employment will also develop in the neighboring
villages by providing services to the employed manpower. Thus, the local people
will enjoy the economic upliftment.
8.5.1 Management & Supervisory Personal
For safe and systematic mining sufficient technical and supervisory staffs are
required at mine site, at present no non-technical & technical staffs are
employed in the applied area. The proposal for employment of managerial and
supervisory staff has been furnished in the plan as given below.
TABLE 8.1: EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL
S. No. Particulars Number
1 Mines Manager 01
2 Mines Foreman 02
3 Mining Mate 04
4 Driver 25
5 Vehicle helper 25
6 Loading workmen 800
Total 857
Mining operation shall not be commenced conducted unless complete staff are
appointed as required under the Regulation 34(1)(a) of the MMR, 1961 and
relevant notice are sent to DGMS, Dhanbad with a copy of the same to the
Director of Mines Safety, Udaipur.
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8.6 OTHER TANGIBLE BENEFITS
The project proponent will arrange for the regular medical checkup camps for
the workers which will be also be extended for the villagers. Arrangements for
the supply of drinking water in the period of scarcity to the nearby villages will
also be done by the project proponent.
The project activity and the management will definitely support the local
panchayat and provide other form of assistance for the development of public
amenities in this region. The applicant will contribute to the local schools,
dispensaries for the welfare of the villagers.
Green belt development / Plantation will be taken up in the vicinity of river
banks, along the approach roads, around Govt. building, schools.
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CHAPTER-IX
ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN
9.1 INTRODUCTION
The environmental impact assessment presented in previous chapter is based
on the control measures. It is concluded that the mining activities having
substantial, but reversible impact on environment and the suggestive measures
should be taken so as to minimize the impacts.
Environmental management plan details the environmental quality control
measures which are proposed for this project to achieve the production of
11,20,000 TPA of ordinary sand (Bajri) by complying with the stipulated
standard limit specified by state pollution control board and CPCB.
Environment Management Plan, which is to be implemented in the project has
detailed under the following heads:
River course environment
Air Environment
Water Environment
Noise Environment
Solid waste Management
Biological Environment including Plantation Development
Implementation of EMP and monitoring Programme
9.2 RIVER COURSE ENVIRONMENT
Land degradation is one of the major adverse impact of opencast mining
activities related to mining and any effort to control adverse impacts would
be incomplete without appropriate land reclamation strategy.
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Deviation from planned mining procedure can lead to bank erosion/cutting and
thereby river channel shifting degradation of land, causing loss of properties
and degradation surrounding of landscape. Thus for environment friendly river
bed mining the following control/abatement measures will be followed:
Removal of sand will be mined out in central position of stream and sufficient
safety barrier say 10% of width will be left towards bank side. So that the river
flow / course will not get disturbed.
Removal of sand will be started from dip side towards rise at the center and
also laterally in 3 meter thickness, so that the river course will not get affected.
Unwanted material including mineral or spillage (if any) will not be stacked by
the side of the excavation area. If need be done then it should be dozed
afterwards in excavation voids created. This is to be done so, because it will
otherwise hinder the flow of water in monsoon season.
Removal of sand is to done leaving safety barrier 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.
In the first five years, mining excavation will be excavated and next year dig
will be replenishment with heavy monsoon season.
9.3 AIR ENVIRONMENT
In order to minimize impacts of mining on air and to maintain it within the
prescribed limits of CPCB/SPCB, an Environment Management Plan (EMP) has
been prepared. This will help in resolving all environmental and ecological
issues likely to cause due to applied mining in the area.
During the course of mining no toxic substances are released into the
atmosphere as such there seems to be no potential threat to health of human
beings.
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In river bed mining activities, the only source of gaseous emission is from the
engines of vehicles. The reasons may be quality of fuel, improper operation of
the engine, etc. proper maintenance of engines will improve combustion process
and brings reduction in pollution. The fugitive dust generation during mining
and transportation requires some mitigation.
Measures to Prevent Generation & Dispersal of Dust
Dust particles that are normally generated during various mining
operations when become airborne lead to increase in PM10 level in the
ambient air. Another source of dust generation is the transport of material by
vehicle. Dust suppression by water spraying is adopted on the roads.
Maintenance of transported vehicles and maintenance of kutchha road will be
done on regular basis. Regular water spraying on haulage roads during
transportation of sand.
Plantation will be carried out on approach roads & nearby vicinity of river
bank.
To control the emissions regular preventive maintenances of equipment’s will
be done to adopt corrective actions wherever needed.
It is being ensured that all transportation vehicles will carry a valid PUC
certificate.
Dust mask will be provided to the employs.
9.4 NOISE ENVIRONMENT
The noise level monitoring carried out in the area has indicated that the
present noise levels in applied mine site are generally within limits. The
deployments of vehicles for transport and other auxiliary operations have
increased the noise level but are naturally attenuated within applied lease area
itself.
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9.4.1 Noise Abatement and Control
Proper maintenance of all machines will be carried out, which help in reducing
generation of noise during operations.
No other equipment’s accept the transportation vehicles as tractor trolley is
allowed.
Noise generated by these equipment’s is intermittent and does not cause much
adverse impact.
Periodical monitoring of noise will be done to adopt corrective actions
wherever needed.
Plantation will be taken up along the approach roads and on river bank. The
plantation minimizes propagation of noise and also arrests dust.
General precaution for blasting will be taken up as following:-
No drilling and blasting involved in this project.
9.5 WATER MANAGEMENT
Removal/collection of sand in the area will be done well above the water table;
therefore impact on water regime is not anticipated. The ground water level of
lease area is 20m to 25m from the surface level. The removal/collection of sand
from river bed does not have any impact on natural drainage of surrounding
area as no mining will be carried out, outside the lease area.
Removal/collection of sand will be done up to a depth of 3m in the river bed,
which will be replenished during monsoon season, more or less restoring to
original position thus not affecting normal drainage in the river channel also.
9.5.1 Waste Water Management
No waste water is generated due to proposed working as project only involves
removal/ collection of sand from river bed in dry state.
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9.6 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
No solid waste is generated from the said mining operations.
There is no toxic element present in the mineral which may contaminate the
soil.
9.7 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT
The mining activity will have insignificant effect on the existing flora and fauna
in the core/buffer zone. Flora & fauna found in the buffer zone will not get
affected because mining activities will be confined to core zone only by manual
means.
The purpose of the project itself is to save the flora around the project area from
river widening, excessive erosion and floods. It was found that the removal/
collection of sand will not have any significant impact on the flora and fauna of
the region. The aquatic flora & fauna is also not likely to be affected as proposed
mining blocks remains dry except the rainy season.
There is a requirement to establish a stable ecosystem with both ecological and
economic returns. Minimization of soil erosion and dust pollution enhances the
beauty of the core and the buffer zone. To achieve this it is planned to increase
plantation activities. The basic objectives of
Plantations are as follows:-
• Improvement of Soil quality
• Quick vegetative cover to check soil erosion
• Improvement in river bank stability
• Conservation of biological diversity
• Provide forage and browse for wild life
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9.8 PLANTATION DEVELOPMENT
About 33% of total land area will be developed as part of green belt; plantation
will be done along the peripheral area in the proposed project site. This will help
to reduce the noise pollution; dust spread and also enhances the aesthetic value
around the project site.
Total 25.0 hectare will be covered under plantation. Plantation will be done at
the rate of 1000 saplings per hectare; it will arrest environmental pollution,
erosion and upgrade the scenic beauty of the area. Planting and sowing
operations are followed up with adequate Post plantation care, which includes
replacement of casualties.
TABLE 9.1: STAGE WISE PLANTATION PROGRAMME
Year
Along the Applied
lease area Total
Area (Hect.) Trees Area (Hect.) Trees
I 5.0 5000 5.0 5000
II 5.0 5000 5.0 5000
III 5.0 5000 5.0 5000
IV 5.0 5000 5.0 5000
V 5.0 5000 5.0 5000
Total 25.0 25000 25.0 25000
The expected rate survival is assumed at 80%. To improve the survival rate in
the adverse climate condition necessary consultation would be taken from the
Forest department. Proposed plantation area shall be fenced properly for
improving the survival rate. Plantation will be carried out in the lease area in
phased manner.
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Criteria for selection of species for greenbelt
Keeping in view the climatic condition status of soil (Agro climatic zone) and
vegetation types the following plant species are suitable for plantation for the
proposed project site. The plant species suitable for greenbelt development need
to be selected based on the following criteria:
Fast growing
Thick canopy cover
Perennial and evergreen
Large leaf area index
High sink potential
TABLE 3.25: LIST OF PLANT SPECIES FOR GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT
S.
N. Scientific Name Common Name Family
1. Acacia catechu Khair Mimoseae
2. Albizia chinensis Siris Mimoseae
3. Albizia moluccana Subabul Mimoseae
4. Azadirachta indica Neem Meliaceae
5. Citrus aurantium Nebu Rutaceae
6. Ficus benghalensis Bargad Moraceae
7. Ficus religiosa Pipal Moraceae
8. Lawsonia inermis Mehandi Lythraceae
9. Madhuca longifolia Mahwa Sapotaceae
10. Nerium indicum Kaner Apocynaceae
11. Terminalia arjuna Arjuna Combretaceae
12. Thevetia peruviana pila kanher Apocynaceae
13. Zizyphus mauritiana Ber Rhamnaceae
9.8.1 Guidelines for Plantation Development
In order to facilitate the proper growth of vegetation, limited measures
involving preparation of seedbed with suitable amount of fertilizers and
treatment with mulches will be taken.
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Vegetation cover generally helps in:
Stabilizing erodible slopes to minimize pollution.
Control of dust.
Enhancement of aesthetic value.
Maximizing evpo-transpiration, which helps minimizing run off.
Reducing noise.
For re-vegetation, the plants and saplings suitable for the existing soils and site
condition may consider. It is recommended to plant fast growing local plant
species, which can adapt to the local climate.
This has to be done in consultation with local Government Horticulturist.
Protection of Plantation Sites
Afforested areas have to be protected from cattle menace, human
interference, soil erosion, plant diseases, etc. Check bunds, masonry chutes,
protected drains, etc. will be constructed wherever required to control and
regulate the water flow to prevent soil erosion and washing away of
nutrients. Plants will be protected from diseases by the application of
proper pesticides. Soil workings, manuring etc. will be done whenever
necessary. Plants will be protected from cattle menace and human
interference by providing fencing and proper watch and ward.
9.9 SOCIO – ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
9.9.1 Management Plan for Socio-Economic Environment
The environmental management plan has been developed with a view to
bring down the levels of impacts as discussed in the last chapter within
limits. In each of the areas of impact, measures have to be taken to reduce
potentially significant adverse impacts and where these are beneficial in
nature, such impacts are to be enhanced/augmented so that the overall
adverse impacts are reduced to as low level as possible.
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There will be over all positive effect on social life on the local people, as they will
get job opportunity, transport and medical facilities so the mining activities will
benefit them directly or indirectly.
1. Ordinary sand production and employment opportunities.
2. Reduction in the migration of jobless laborers from native place to other
distant places.
3. Interaction of local people with outsides, and improvement in
communication, which will enhance their present status of knowledge and
confidence.
TABLE 9.2: CSR ACTIVITIES
Particulars Activity
Rs. (in Lacs)
Capital
Cost
Recurring
Cost
Education - Distribution of school bags &
stationery items to school children.
- Distribution of books in school.
- Renovation of school building.
- Distribution of sports goods among
school children.
- Books/ Chemicals/ Sports kits to
school library/ laboratory/ sports
department
3.0 0.6
Health - General health camp for nearby
villagers.
- Eye checkup camp.
- Distribution of medicines free of cost.
3.0 1.0
Infrastructure
development
- Renovation of nearby community
hall, school buildings, Anganbari center.
Repair of school terrace.
. Construction of washroom in nearby
villages.
3.0 2.0
Drinking
water & other
facilities
- Support for supply of drinking water.
Awareness programmes for villagers. 1.0 0.4
Total 10.0 4.0
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The mining activity in this area will have positive impact on social economic
condition of the area by way of providing employment to the local in-habitats.
Wages paid to them will increase the per capital income, housing, education,
medical and transportation facilities, economic status health and agriculture. In
order to further improve the socio economic conditions of the area, the
management will contribute for development in consultation with local bodies.
Thus project will have positive impact on the surrounding local community.
Employment
The mining operations will employ about total 857 persons. Preference will be
given to the local population while inducting any manpower. The future
mining activity would provide indirect employment to a large number of
local population in activities like planting and watering of trees for green
belt development.
Business Promotion
While offloading the jobs to outside parties’ preference will be given to the local
people.
9.10 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH
Safety of workers during mining operation and maintenance of mining
equipment will be taken care as per MMR 1961 & MCDR 1988. To avoid
any adverse effect on the health of workers due to dust, noise sufficient
measures will be provided in the mining project.
TABLE 9.3: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH IMPACTS & MEASURES
Anticipated Occupational
Health & Safety Impacts Proposed mitigation measures
Lung diseases and
Respiratory disorder due to
dust exposure
- Dust mask will be provided to
workers.
- Precaution will be adopted to prevent
dust generation at site and dispersing in the
environment.
- Regular health monitoring of workers.
- Training & awareness camps will be
conducted for workers on health problems.
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- Air emission control system such as
water sprinkling, green belt development.
- Free silica analysis of mineral will be
done.
- Budget of pollution control Rs. 1.0
lacs. i.e. dust suppression by water
sprinkling is proposed in EMP.
Noise - Ear muffs will be provided.
- Good Maintenance of vehicles.
Accident at site - PPE will be provided to workers likely
hand gloves, safety shoes etc.
Others - Awareness program/ training
programme will be organized for workers for
occupational safety.
- Smoking & tobacco will be banned at
site.
Provision of rest shelters for mine workers with amenities like
drinking water, toilets etc.
Provision of personal protection devices to the workers.
Dust suppression on haul road.
First-aid facilities near the mining area.
Following measures will be taken for the health and safety purpose:
Pre-placement & periodically medical examination will be conducted as per the
Rule 29(b) of the Mines Rules, 1955.
Pre-placement health checkup will be made mandatory and periodic health
checkup will be done.
Medical records of each employee will be maintained separately and will be
updated as required.
Medical examination of workers including chest x-ray of employee will be
undertaken.
They will be given vocational training at the regular interval.
They will be provided with personal protective equipment’s (PPE) like helmets,
safety shoes, dust mask etc.
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Initial and periodical medical checkup will be conducted for the employers
working in the mine as per the Mines Rule 1955.
Occupational health surveillance program will be done periodically to check
any contraction due to the exposure of dust.
All the workers will get the benefit of Group Insurance Scheme.
Common vocational training center will be set up at district level from time to
time to train the workers.
Their living standard will be improved by providing them the facilities of
schools, hospitals, garden, sanitation, drinking water etc.
9.11 PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY
The most common diseases in this region are common cold and cough, malaria,
enteric fever like typhoid.
In this proposed project, impact on the health of public has been assessed and
the remedial measures have been proposed by the applicant. At the primary
basis provision of first aid has been adopted.
Adverse health impact will be due to air pollution, noise pollution etc.
All control measures for air emissions, noise control will be taken to strictly
comply with norms. Periodical free health camps will be taken up in the
villages.
Measures: -
- Tractor trolley will be covered by tarpaulin covers to control the air pollution.
- Catalyze combustion fitted with tractor trolley and silencers to air pollution.
- All transportation vehicles carry a valid PUC Certificates to noise pollution.
- Minimum use of horns and speed limit of 10 km/hr in the village area to noise
pollution.
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9.12 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CELL
Apart from having an EMP, it is also necessary to have a permanent
organizational set up charged with the task of ensuring its effective
implementation.
The applicant will undertake to monitor the environmental pollution levels
by measuring ambient air quality, water and effluent quality, noise levels
etc., by appointing external agencies. The promoters will ensure that the
pollution is limited to allowable values and to take corrective action if
required.
In case the monitored results of environmental pollution are found to
exceed the allowable values, the Environmental Management Cell will
suggest remedial action and get these suggestions implemented through
the concerned departments.
The Environmental Management Cell will also co-ordinate all the related
activities such as collection of statistics of health of workers and population
of the region, afforestation and green belt development.
FIGURE 9.1: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CELL ORGANIZATIONAL
CHART
Environmental Management Cell
Chief Executive Officer
Env. Officer (M.Sc. Env. Sc.) Geologist /Mines Manager/Assi. M.M
Monitoring of Air /Water / Noise/ Soil etc.
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9.12.1 Aesthetic Environment
Various plant species are proposed to be plant in the applied area which will
improve the aesthetic environment over this area.
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CHAPTER – X
SUMMARY & CONCLUSION
10.1 INTRODUCTION
Applicant has proposed the mining of ordinary sand (Bajri) from the applied
area of 163.4503 Ha. with production capacity 11, 20,000 TPA at near Village:
Govindgarh, Akhepura, Jaswantpura, Pisangan, Budhwada, Nuriawas Tehsil
Pisangan, District Ajmer, (Rajasthan).
As per the New Notification 14th September 2006, this project falls in Category
‘A’ and therefore this project requires Environmental Clearance from MOEF,
New Delhi.
‘Terms of References’ (ToR) presentation for the project have been done at
MOEF, New Delhi, before Expert Appraisal Committee and the committee has
suggested Terms of References (ToR) vide EAC, New Delhi, vide Letter No. J-
11015/326/2013-IA-II (M), dated 22.11.2013 for the preparation of EIA/EMP
Report.
10.2 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
MEASURES
10.2.1 Funds for Green Belt Protection
The management of proposed project is very conscious to minimize the existing
pollution load in the applied lease area. A green belt will be developed as
discussed in the earlier chapters. About 5000 saplings/year will be planted for
environmental protection measures. A recurring amount of Rs. 1.0 lacs will be
spent every year.
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10.2.2 Funds for Dust Suppression
Water will be spread around the mining area through tankers to control the
dust suppression. A recurring amount of Rs. 1.0 lacs will be spent every year for
pollution control.
10.3 DETAILS OF THE PROJECT
TABLE 10.1: PROJECT DETAILS
Particulars Details
Name of River Saraswati & Sagarmati River
Project Name River bed mining project of ordinary
sand (Bajri)
Near Village Govindgarh, Akhepura, Jaswantpura,
Pisangan, Budhwada, Nuriawas
Tehsil Pisangan
District Ajmer
State Rajasthan
Latitude Longitude
Saraswati nadi Block I of 51.3618 Ha.
26027’23.63” to 26027’36.75”N 74023’42.90” to
74025’14.18’’ E
Sagarmati nadi Block II of 112.0885 Ha
26022’16.96” to 26021’57.32”N 74026’01.10”E to
74028’03.70’’ E
Area of the Mine 163.4503 hectare
Manpower (proposed) 857 persons
Water Requirement 20.0 KLD
Green Belt Development
(proposed) 25.0 ha
Capital Cost for EMP 18.00 lac
Annual Recurring Cost from
EMP 5.00 lac
Capital Cost of the Project 66.0 lac
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10.4 IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
10.4.1 Monitoring Programme
The implementation of these mitigation measures, it is important to monitor
various environmental parameters so as to ensure proper working of all the
environmental control measures. This section presents the monitoring schedule
and infrastructural requirement for environmental protection in given below:
TABLE 10.2: MONITORING SCHEDULE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL
PARAMETERS
Particulars Monitoring
Frequencies
Duration
of Station
Important Monitoring
Parameters
Surface/
Ground water
Once in a
Year Grab
pH, SS, TDS, Iron, Hardness,
Alkalinity Chlorides, Nitrates
Sulphate & Flourides
Ambient air
monitoring
Once in a
Quarter. 24 hr. PM10, SOx and NOx
Noise
Pollution
Once in a
Quarter. - Level in dB(A) and dB(C)
Soil
sampling
Once in a
Quarter. -
PH, Conductivity, Sulphate,
Nitrate, Phosphates, Alkalinity
& texture.
10.5 BUDGETARY PROVISION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
The below table give overall investment on the environmental safeguards and
recurring expenditure for successful monitoring and implementation of
control measures.
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TABLE 10.3: COST OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION MEASURES
(Investment and recurring cost Rs. in Lakh)
S. No Particulars Capital
cost
Recurring cost /
annum
1. Pollution control 5.00 1.00
2. Pollution monitoring 5.00 1.00
3. Plantation 5.00 2.00
4. Occupational health 3.00 1.00
TOTAL 18.00 5.00
Total investment on environmental improvement works envisaged is Rs.
18.00 lakhs and recurring expenditure during the stage of production is Rs.
5.00 lakhs per year.
10.6 GREENBELT DEVELOPMENT
The project proponent has planned to develop 25.0 ha on barren land up to
planning of five years. This will help in reducing the spread of pollutants and
will also be effective in attenuating noise levels.
10.7 RECOMMENDATION
M/s Udaipur Min –Tech Pvt. Ltd. survey reveals that the management is
providing continual improvement of Environment. The air environment and
other emissions will be regularly sprinkled with water. The management will be
provided ear muffs and helmets to the workers in the mine and stress on its
utilization.
The regular medical check-up of workers will be carried out. Green belt
development is to be stressed and workers must be motivated for plantation
care.
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The general environmental awareness will be given to the local workers.
Regular maintenance of vehicle will be carried out. Slogans of Environment,
health & safety will be recommended for display.
The verbal interactions with neighboring villagers reveals that due to river
bed mining no impact on water level. Hence significantly no impact is there due
to mining activity. However, the mine is fresh area and no significant problems
are reported by the villagers. The management must keenly celebrate the
importance of World Environment Day to create awareness amongst the
workers. Conservation of soil and water must be emphasized not only at
works but also at their own place. With implementation of Environment
management plan and providing continual improvement the mine may be
accorded environmental clearance.
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CHAPTER – XI
CONSULTANTS ENGAGED
(RQP/UDP/354/2009/B)
The consultant engaged for the preparation of the EIA/EMP of the project is
M/s Udaipur Min-Tech Pvt. Ltd. The information about the company with
address is as follows:
INTRODUCTION:
Realizing the need for multi-disciplinary and pragmatic approach to mine
development and mine environment management, a few dedicated Mining
engineers & Geo-scientists with decades of practical experience started
M/S Udaipur Min-Tech Pvt. Ltd. company as a consultancy organization in
1994 registered as company with the Registrar of Companies, Rajasthan and
got recognized (RQP/UDP/354/2009/B) from Indian Bureau of Mines, Ministry of
Mines, Govt. of India and ISO 9001:2008, 14001:2004, & 18001:2007 Certified
Company and accreditation by NABET “A’’ category for open cast mines. Today
it has grown not only to handle anything in mining of non-fuel minerals
but ready to face any challenging environmental assignment in the field of
mining industry and modification of varied industries and environmental
clearance of diverse industries.
M/s Udaipur Min-Tech Pvt. Ltd. provides services in the field of
Environmental impact assessment and management for Mining area.
OUR SERVICES:
We provide wide range of services. These includes:-
At Mining Services:-
--- Evolution of Mineral property and feasibility studies.
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---- Preparation of Mining Plan, Scheme of Mining with Mine Closure Plan
(Progressive & Final) as per MCR1960, MCDR 1988 & GCDR 1999.
---- Up gradation & Processing of Non-Metallic Minerals.
At Environmental Services:
---- EIA / EMP report.
----- Monitoring of Ambient Air quality, Stack emissions, Work zone Air
quality, Source monitoring and Control.
----- Monitoring of water, Waste water, and Pollution source identification
and control process.
----- Monitoring of Soil Quality, Noise level, Solid waste or
Sludge quality.
----- Environmental audit, Industrial risk assessment and
risk management and hazardous waste management.
ACHIEVEMENTS:-
Udaipur Min-Tech Pvt. Ltd.(UMT) in a short period after its
inception has prepared more than 750 Mining Plan and Scheme of mining
with Progressive Mine Closure/Final Mine Closure Plan of various minerals
in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Assam & M.P. and more than 750
of them have already approved from IBM-Udaipur/Dehradun/Ajmer/Nagpur,
Deptt. of Mines & Geology-Rajasthan, Deptt. of Geology & Mining –
Gandhinagar (Gujarat).
UMT has conducted Mine Surveys, Mine Planning, EIA/EMP for
Limestone area for Cement & Soda Ash industry, Laterite, Iron ore, Marble,
Granite, Soapstone, Mica, Quartz & Feldspar, Asbestos, Wollastonite, Calcite,
China Clay, Red Ochre etc. in states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Himachal
Pradesh, Assam, Goa & M.P.
UMT has prepared during year 2000-01 to 2010-11, more than 150
EIA/EMP report of mineral Soapstone, China Clay, Red ochre, Laterite,
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Silica Sand, Quartz& Feldspar, Dolomite, Limestone(Cement as well as Soda
Ash) & Granite for Ministry of Environmental & Forestry and 100 of them
have already secured approval & Environmental clearance. The 25 EMP in
cluster approved from Dist. Level Environment Committee in Rajasthan as per
RMMCR -2012.
THE CORE TEAM:
The key persons of team are:
1) Mr. S. S. BIST– M.Sc. (Geology), M.Tech. (Applied Geology) & PG Diploma in
Environment & Ecology, RQP (IBM), MMGI, FGSI etc. having 19 years
professional experience of survey and geological mapping, prospecting & mine
planning for various non-metallic/metallic minerals, preparation of pre-
feasibility& feasibility report, preparation of Mining plan/Scheme of Mining
with PMCP/FMCP, Preparation of EIA/EMP report and mining of Granite,
Marbles etc.
2) Mr. B. L. MOD- Diploma in Mining and AMIE(Mining) with First Class
Mine Manager Certificate of competency (Unrestricted), Certified Mine
Surveyor’s Certificate of competency (Unrestricted), RQP(IBM), MMGI, C.
Engg. MIE, MMEA, having 43 years working experience in field of mining
viz. underground as well as opencast mine of various metallic and non-
metallic mineral in India as well as abroad. Preparation of Mining
plan/Scheme of Mining with PMCP/FMCP, preparation of EIA/EMP report.
3) Dr. H.S. YADAV – M.Sc.(Geology),Ph.D., IBM(RQP)& having more than 21
years of professional experience in Mining of various industrial as well as
building stones.
4) Mr. S. K. MOHTA – Diploma in Mining with First Class Mine Manager
Certificate having 43 years working experience in field of mining viz
underground as well as opencast mine of various metallic and non-metallic
mineral in India as well as abroad.
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5) Mr. S. N. SHARMA-B.E in Mining with First Class Mine Manager Certificate,
PG Diploma in Marketing Management, RQP(IBM) Nagpur, Maharashtra
having 31 years working experience in field of mining viz. underground as well
as open cast mine of various metallic and non-metallic mineral in India.
Preparation of Mining Plan/ Scheme of Mining with PMCP/FMCP, Preparation
of EIA/EMP report of Mining project.
6)Mr. U. C. SHARMA- M.E in Environmental Engineering, B.E in Civil
Engineering, MBA in H.R, having 20 years’ experience in field of Civil
Environment Engineer. Preparation of EIA/EMP report of Mining Project.
7) Mr. N. S. NARUKA- M. Phil. (Environment Management), M.Sc.
(Environment Science), Lead Auditor for (ISO14001:2004) EMS, and Diploma in
Industrial Safety, having over 9 years of work experience in the Environmental
Impact Assessment & Analysis with report writing. Evaluation and preparation
of EIA’s of Mining project for environmental clearance.
8) Dr. DIPANWITA BHAKAT –Ph.D. (Environmental Science), M. Tech. & M.Sc.
(Environmental Science), was having over 2 years of teaching experience in
Environmental Science.
Besides, our team of Professionals is given below:
1 Ashok Kumar Pardesi Diploma in Mining & Certified Surveyor.
2 Rashmi Shrimali M. Sc.(Chemistry)
3 Nirupama Jain M.Sc. (Geology)
4 Jitendra Singh
Sankhala
B.E.(Mining)
5 Rajveer Singh M.Sc.(Remote Sensing & GIS)
6 Kamlesh Kumar M.Sc. (Environment Science)
7 Kailash Meena M.A (Geography), Diploma in RS&GIS.
8 Rahul Deshmukh MSW & BSW(Social Works)
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9 Sameer Deshpande M.Sc.(Botany)
10 Ashima Jain B.Tech (Mining Engineering)
11 Mohammed Afzal M.sc (Env. Science & Biotechnology)
12 Manisha Tanwar M.Sc. Env. Sc., Diploma in Envi. Mgt in
industries & mining.
13 Naveen Kumar Meena M.A. (Political Science)
14 Neeraj Patel M.A. (Geography)
15 Mohd Sadik M.Sc. (Geology)
16 Lakshmi Lal Meghwal Diploma in Draftsman & Certified
Surveyor.
17 Harish Kumar Pardesi Drafts man & AutoCAD Master.
18 Praveen Koted Computer Operator & AutoCAD Master.
19 Madan Lal Dangi Computer Operator & AutoCAD Master.
20 Anil Damor Computer Operator & AutoCAD Master.
21 Lokesh Menaria Computer Operator & AutoCAD Master.
22 Nirmal Menaria Computer Operator & AutoCAD Master
CONTACT PERSON - S. S. BIST
206 “APEKSHA COMPLEX”
HIRAN MAGRI, SECTOR-11
UDAIPUR - 313002(RAJ.)- INDIA
PHONE - +91-294-2489672(OFF), MOBILE - +9194141 67672
e mail : [email protected]
Visit us at: www.udrmintech.com
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QUESTIONNAIRE
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PROFORMA FOR ENVIRONMENTAL APPRAISAL OF MINING PROJECTS
(MINING SECTOR PROJECTS)
1. General Information
(a) Name of the project : River Bed Mining Project of Sand
(Bajri)
(i) Name of the proponent : Arjun Singh,
Mailing Address : Village Chandupura,
Nasibpur Kanna,
Tehsil – Nagina,
District – Bijnaur, (U.P.)
E-mail : [email protected]
Telephone : +91 97999 55444
(b) Objective of the project : Quarrying of Sand (Bajri)
(c) Location of mine (s)
Near Villages Tehsil District State
Govindgarh, Akhepura,
Jaswantpura, Pisangan,
Budhwada, Nuriawas
Pisangan Ajmer Rajasthan
Note 1: All information to be given in the form of Annex/s should be
properly numbered and form part of reply to this proforma.
Note2: Please enter √ in appropriate box where answer is Yes / No
Note 3: No abbreviation to be used - Not available or Not applicable should
be clearly mentioned.
Note 4: Core zone is the mining lease area.
Buffer zone in case of ML area up to 25 ha. is to be considered as 5
km all around the periphery of the core zone and for ML area above
25 ha. an area 10 km all around the periphery of the core zone.
Note 5: Adopt Scoping process in carrying out EIA study.
Note 6: Please indicate source of data.
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(d) Does the proposal relate to
(i) New mine Yes No
(ii) Expansion Yes No
Increase in ML area Yes No
Increase in annual
production Yes No
(iii) Renewal of ML Yes No
(iv) Modernization Yes No
(e) Site Information
(i) Geographical Location
Latitude
Longitude
Survey of India Toposheet number
Elevation above Mean Sea Level
Total applied mining lease area (in ha.)
(ii) Dominant nature of terrain
Flat Yes No
Undulated Yes No
Hilly Yes No
√
√
√
26º 27΄36.75΄΄ - 26º 21΄57.32΄΄ N
√
√
√
√
√
√
74º 28΄03.70΄΄ - 74º 23΄42.90΄΄ E
45J/6, 7 & 11
411 mRL - 390 mRL
163.4503 Hect
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2. Land usage of the mining lease area (in ha.)
(a) Agricultural
(b) Forest
(c) Waste land (River Bed)
(d) Grazing
(e) Surface water bodies
(f) Others (Specify)
Total
3. Indicate the seismic zone in which ML area falls. In case of zone IV & V,
details of earth quakes in last 10 years. – Seismic Zone II
(a) Severity (Richter scale) – Not applicable
(b) Impact i.e. Damage to – Not applicable
NIL
NIL
163.4503
NIL
NIL
NIL
163.4503
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4. Break-up of mining lease area (in ha.) as per approved Mining plan:
Purpose Mining Lease Area Total
Area acquired Area to be acquired
Government Private Government Private Government Private
Forest Others Agri. Others Forest Others Agri. Others Forest Others Agri. Others
1. Area to be
excavated -- 118.00 -- -- 118.00 -- 118.00 -- -- -- -- -- --
2. Storage for top
soil -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
3. Overburden /
Dumps -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
4. Mineral storage -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
5. Infrastructure
(Workshop,
Administrative
Building)
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
6. Roads -- 0.36 -- -- 0.36 -- 0.36 -- -- -- -- -- --
7. Railways -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
8. Green Belt -- 25.00 -- -- 25.00 -- 25.00 -- -- -- -- -- --
9. Tailings pond -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
10.Effluent
treatment plant -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
11.Coal handling
plant /
mineral
separation plant
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
12. other (Specify)
(Remaining Area) -- 20.0903 -- -- 20.0903 -- 20.0903 -- -- -- -- -- --
TOTAL
-- 163.4503 -- -- 163.4503 -- 163.4503 -- -- -- -- -- --
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5. Township (outside mining lease) – Not applicable
(a) Total area (in ha)
(b) No. of dwelling units
(c) Distance from mine site
6. Distance of water bodies (in km)
Distance
from
River Bank * Other Water bodies *
Sea / creek / lake / nalla
etc. (specify)
Applied Mining lease
boundary
Applied Lease area itself is a
water body. The project lies on
River Saraswati & Sagarmati.
No
Ancillary facilities No No
[* From highest flood line / high tide line]
7. For projects falling within the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) –Not
Applicable
Whether the mineral to be mined is of rare
nature and not available outside CRZ? Yes No
if yes, annex a scaled location map showing low tide line (LTL), high tide line
(HTL) duly demarcated by one of the authorized agencies* [*Director, Space
Application Centre, Ahmedabad: Centre for Earth Sciences Studies,
Thiruvananthapuram: Institute of Remote Sensing, Anna University,
Chennai: Institute of Wetland Management & Ecological Designs, KolKata:
Naval Hydrographer’s Office, Dehradun: National Institute of Oceanography,
Panjim, Goa: and National Institute of Ocean Technology, Chennai],
boundary of applied mining lease area, distance of ML area from LTL and
HTL CRZ boundary and CRZ classification of the project area as per the
approved Coastal Zone Management Plan, and settlements, sand dunes,
mangroves, forest land/patches, turtles breeding and nesting sites etc., if
any, in the project area.
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8. Indicate aerial distance from the periphery of core zone / area from
the periphery of the buffer zone to the boundary of following (up to 10 km):
S.
No.
Areas Name Aerial distance from
(in km.)
Core*Zone Buffer*Zone
1. National Park / Sanctuary No No No
2. Biosphere Reserve / Tiger Reserve
/ Elephant Reserve / any other
Reserve
No No No
3. Forest (RF / PF / unclassified) Near Kishanpura
village (PF & RF)
Gaurikund RF
No
No
Latitude 26025’ to 26030’ and
Longitude 74o25’ to 74030’.
Latitude 26020’ to 26°30’ and
Longitude 74°30’ to 74°5’.
4. Habitat for migratory birds No -- --
5. Corridor for animals of schedule I
& II of the Wildlife (Protection)
Act, 1972
No No No
6. Archaeological sites
* Notified
* Others No No No
7. Defense Installation No No No
8. Industries / Thermal Power Plants No No No
9. Other Mines No No No
10. Airport Jaipur Airport 183 km 173 Km
11. Railway Lines Mangliyawas RS 20 km 10 km
12. National / State Highways NH-8 (Ajmer to
Beawar)
10 km 10 km from the block No. II
[* Buffer zone in case of ML area up to 25 ha. is to be considered as 5 km all around the
periphery of the core zone and for ML area above 25 ha. an area 10 km all around the
periphery of the core zone].
9. Description of flora & fauna separately in the core and buffer zones.*
[* Consult the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 as amended subsequently and list species with
(1) Common name (2) Scientific name and (3) under which schedule of the Wildlife
(Protection) Act the identified species fall. Get the list authenticated by an Expert in the
field / credible scientific institute / University / Chief Wildlife Warden Office. Information to
be based on field survey.]
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LIST OF PLANT SPECIES RECORDED IN STUDY AREA
S. No. Botanical Name Common Name Family
Trees
1 Acacia catechu Khair, Kheda Mimosaceae
2 Acacia leucophloea Ronj Leguminosae
3 Acacia nilotica Desi Babool Mimosaceae
4 Acacia Senegal Kumta Mimosaceae
5 Aegle marmelos Bel Rutaceae
6 Ailanthus excels Roxb. Ardu Simaroubaceae
7 Albizia lebbeck Kala Sira Mimosaceae
8 Anthocephalus indicus Kadam Rubiaceae
9 Anogeissus pendula Dhonk Combretaceae
10 Azadirachta indica Neem Meliaceae
11 Balanites aegyptica Hingotia Simarubaceae
12 Bauhinia racemosa Jhinjha Caesalpiniceae
13 Bauhinia varegata Kachnar Caesalpiniceae
14 Boswellia serrata Salar Burseraceae
15 Butea monosperma Dhak Papilionaceae
16 Cassia fistula Linn. Amaltash Leguminosae
17 Cordia dichotoma Gundo Boraginaceae
18 Dalbergia sissoo Shisham Papilionaceae
19 Dichrostachys cineria Goyakhair Mimosaceae
20 Ehretia laevis Tambolia Boraginaceae
21 Emblica officinalis Ceartn*
Amla Euphorbiaceae
22 Eucalyptus hybrid Safeda Myrataceae
23 Ficus glomerata Gular Urticaceae
24 Ficus racemosa Umro Urticaceae
25 Flacourtia romantchi Kankon Bixaceae
26 Flacourtia indica Kanti Bixaceae
27 Holoptelia intgrifolia Churel Urticaceae
28 Lannea coromandelica Gurjan Anacardiaceae
29 Mangifera indica Aam Anacardiaceae
30 Melia azedarach Bakayan Meliaceae
31 Millingtonia hortensis Neem Chameli Bignoniaceae
32 Mimusops hexzandra elengi
Rain Sapotaceae
33 Moringa oleifera Sahajana Moringaceae
34 Phoenix sylvestris Khajur Palmaceae
35 Pithecellobium dulce Jungle jalebi Mimosaceae
36 Polyalthia longifolia Ashok Annonaceae
37 Prosopis cineraria Khejri Mimosaceae
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S. No. Botanical Name Common Name Family
38 Prosopis juliflora Vilayati Babool Mimosaceae
39 Salvadora cleoides Pilu Salvadoraceae
40 Salvadora persica Khara Salvadoraceae
41 Soymida febrifuga Rohan Meliaceae
42 Sterculia urens Kadaya Sterculiaceae
43 Syzygium cumini Jamun Myrtaceae
44 Tamarindus indica Imli Caesalpiniceae
45 Tamarix articulate Fans --
46 Tecomella undulate Rohida Bignoniaceae
47 Wrightia tomentosa Khirni, Dudhi Apocynaceae
48 Ziziphus mauritiana Bor Rhamnaceae
Shrubs & Herbs
49 Aerva javanica Bui Amaranthaceae
50 Acacia jacquemonti Banvali Mimosaceae
51 Calotropis procera Aakra Asclepiadaceae
52 Cassia auriculata Aaval Caesalpiniceae
53 Clerodendron viscosum Aarni Verbenaceae
54 Carissa congesta Karonda Apocynaceae
55 Cordia rothii Gundi Boraginaceae
56 Centella asiatica Brahmi Umbelliferaceae
57 Crotalaria burhia Saniya Papilionaceae
58 Datura stramonium Dhatura Solanaceae
59 Euphorbia caduaifalia Thor Eupheriaceae
60 Grewia flavescens Kali syahi Tiliaceae
61 Grewia tenax Gangan Tiliaceae
62 Holarrhena antidysenterica
Dudhi Apocynaceae
63 Lantana camara Lantana Verbenaceae
64 Laptedenia pyrotechnica Khinp Asclepiadaceae
65 Lepidagathis trinervis Unthkanta Acanthaceae
66 Ocimum amercanum Tulsi Labiatae
67 Opuntia dillenii Nagfani Cactaceae
68 Rhus musoraaensis Dasan Anacardiaceae
69 Tamarix dioica Jhau Tamaricaceae
70 Vitex negundo Negad Verbenaceae
71 Woodfordia fruticosa Dhawdi Lythraceae
72 Zizyphus mauritiana Ber --
73 Zizyphus nummularia Jhadber Rhamnaceae
Climbers
74 Abrus pracaterious Chirmi Poapilionaceae
75 Asparagus racemosus Naharkanta Liliaceae
76 Bougainvillaea Bogenvelia Nyctaginaceae
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S. No. Botanical Name Common Name Family
apectabilis
77 Cuscuta reflexa Amarbel Convolvulaceae
78 Jasminum officinalis Chameli Cleaceae
79 Mimosa hemata -- Mimosaceae
80 Tinospora cordifolia Neem Giloy Menispermaceae
Bamboos & Grass
81 Aristida hystrix Lapla Graminae
82 Alpuda mutica Bhuganti Graminae
83 Chloris tenell Barna Graminae
84 Chloris virgata Barna Graminae
85 Cenchrus ciliaris Dhaman Graminae
86 Cenchrus setigerus Bharut Graminae
87 Cenchrus barbatus Bharut Graminae`
88 Cynodon dactylon Dub Graminae`
89 Cymbopogon jwarancusa Ruya Graminae`
90 Dendrocslmus strictus Bans Graminae
91 Dichanthium annulatum Karad Graminae
92 Ekragros tisminor Chadi bajra Graminae
93 Eremopogon fovelateeds -- Graminae
94 Heteropogon conterotus Surwala Graminae
95 Lasiurus indicus Sevan Graminae
96 Saccharus spontaneum Kans Graminae
97 Sehima nervosum Siran Graminae
98 Sorghum halepense Baru Graminae
99 Themeda quadrivalvis Ratarda Graminae
LIST OF MAMMAL SPECIES OBSERVED IN STUDY AREA
S. N. Common
name English name Zoological Name
A – Mammals
1 Jarakh Srtipped hyena Hyaena hyaena
2 Jangali suar Indian wild boar Sus scrofa
3 Jhau chuha Hedgehog Hemichinus auritus
4 Khargosh Indian hare Lepus nigricollis
5 Gilhari Five stripped squirrel Funambulus pennanti
6 Sehi Indian porcupine Hystrix indica
7 Neelgaya Blue bull Boselaphus tragocamelus
8 Bandar Rhesus macaque Macaca mulatta
9 Sambhar Sambar Cervus unicolor
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LIST OF BIRD SPECIES OBSERVED IN STUDY AREA
S. N. Scientific
Name
Common
Name Family
Status in
Wildlife
Protection
Act-1972
Status in
IUCN
Category
1 Accipiter badius*
Shikara Accipitridae Schedule IV Least Concern
2 Acridotheres ginginianus*
Bank Myna Sturnidae Schedule IV Least Concern
3 Acridotheres tristis*
Common
Myna Sturnidae Schedule IV Least Concern
4 Alcedo atthis* Small Blue
Kingfisher Alcedinidae Schedule IV Least Concern
5 Amaurornis phoenicurus
White
Breasted
Waterhen
Rallidae Schedule IV Least Concern
6 Apus affinis* House Swift Apodidae Not Enlisted Least Concern
7 Ardeola grayii* Indian Pond
Heron Ardeidae Schedule IV Least Concern
8 Athene brama Spotted
Owlet Strigidae Schedule IV Least Concern
9 Bubulcus ibis* Cattle Egret Ardeidae Schedule IV Least Concern
10 Cinnyris asiaticus*
Purple
Sunbird Nectariniidae Schedule IV Least Concern
11 Columba livia* Blue Rock
Pigeon Columbidae Not Enlisted Least Concern
12 Copsychus saularis*
Magpie
Robin Muscicapidae Schedule IV Least Concern
13 Coracias benghalensis*
Indian Roller Coraciidae Schedule IV Least Concern
14 Corvus macrorhynchos*
Jungle Crow Corvidae Not Enlisted Least Concern
15 Corvus splendens*
House Crow Corvidae Schedule V Least Concern
16 Coturnix coturnix
Common
Quail Phasianidae Schedule IV Least Concern
17 Cuculus varius
Common
Hawk-
Cuckoo
Cuculidae Schedule IV Least Concern
18 Dendrocitta vagabunda*
Rufous
Treepie Corvidae Schedule IV Least Concern
19 Dicrurus adsimilis*
Fork-tailed
Drongo Dicruridae Schedule IV Least Concern
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20 Dicrurus paradiseus
Racket
Tailed
Drongo
Dicruridae Schedule IV Least Concern
21 Egretta garzetta*
Little Egret Ardeidae Schedule IV Least Concern
22 Elanus axillaris*
Black-
Shouldered
Kite
Accipitridae Schedule IV Least Concern
23 Eudynamys scolopaceus*
Koel Cuculidae Schedule IV Least Concern
24 Francolinus pondicerianus*
Grey
Partridge Phasianidae Schedule IV Least Concern
25 Galerida cristata*
Crested Lark Alaudidae Schedule IV Least Concern
26 Gallinula chloropus
Common
Moorhen Rallidae Schedule IV Least Concern
27 Grus antigone* Sarus Crane Gruidae Schedule IV Vulnerable
28 Halcyon smyrnensis*
White
Breasted
Kingfisher
Halcyonidae Schedule IV Least Concern
29 Himantopus himantopus
Black
Winged Stilt
Recurvirostrid
ae
Schedule IV Least Concern
30 Hirundo rustica*
Common
Swallow Hirundinidae Not Enlisted Least Concern
31 Lanius excubitor*
Grey Shrike Laniidae Not Enlisted Least Concern
32 Lanius vittatus* Bay Backed
Shrike Laniidae Not Enlisted Least Concern
33 Merops orientalis*
Small Green
Bee Eater Meropidae Not Enlisted Least Concern
34 Merops philippinus
Blue Tailed
Bee Eater Meropidae Not Enlisted Least Concern
35 Motacilla alba* White
Wagtail Motacillidae Schedule IV Least Concern
36 Motacilla capsica
Grey Wagtail Motacillidae Schedule IV Least Concern
37 Motacilla flava Yellow
Wagtail Motacillidae Schedule IV Least Concern
38 Nycticorax nycticorax
Night Heron Ardeidae Schedule IV Least Concern
39 Oriolus xanthornus
Black
Headed
Oriole
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40 Passer domesticus*
House
Sparrow Passeridae Not Enlisted Least Concern
41 Phalacrocorax niger
Little
Cormorant
Phalacrocoracid
ae
Schedule IV Least Concern
42 Picoides mahrattensis
Pied
Woodpecker Picidae Schedule IV Not enlisted
43 Ploceus philippinus
Baya Weaver Ploceidae Schedule IV Least Concern
44 Pseudibis papillosa*
Black Ibis Threskiornithi
dae
Schedule IV Least Concern
45 Psittacula cyanocephala
Plum-headed
Parakeet Psittaculidae Schedule IV Least Concern
46 Psittacula krameri*
Rose Ringed
Parakeet Psittaculidae Schedule IV Least Concern
47 Pterocles exustus
Common
Sandgrouse Pteroclididae Schedule IV Least Concern
48 Pycnonotus cafer*
Red Vented
Bulbul Pycnonotidae Schedule IV Least Concern
49 Pycnonotus luteolus
White
Checked
Bulbul
Pycnonotidae Schedule IV Least Concern
50 Sarkidiornis melanotos
Comb Duck Anatidae Schedule IV Least Concern
51 Saxicoloides fulicatus*
Indian Robin Muscicapidae Schedule IV Least Concern
52 Streptopelia chinensis*
Spotted Dove Columbidae Schedule IV Least Concern
53 Sturnus pagodarum*
Brahminy
myna Sturnidae Schedule IV Least Concern
54 Sturnus roseus Rosy
Starling Sturnidae Schedule IV Least Concern
55 Tadorna ferruginea
Brahminy
Duck Anatidae Schedule IV Least Concern
56 Terpsiphone paradisi
Asian
Paradise
Flycatcher
Monarchidae Schedule IV Least Concern
57 Treron phoenicoptera
Common
Green Pigeon Columbidae Schedule IV Least Concern
58 Turdoides caudate*
Common
Babbler Timaliidae Schedule IV Least Concern
59 Turdoides striata*
Jungle
Babbler Timaliidae Schedule IV Least Concern
60 Upupa epops* Hoopoe Upupidae Not Enlisted Least Concern
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10. Details of mineral reserves (as per approved Mining Plan)
Quantity (in tonnes)
(a) Proved
(b) Probable
(c) Inferred
(d) Mineable reserves
11. Major geological formation / disturbances in the mining lease area
(a) Geological maps submitted Yes No
(b) Geological sections submitted Yes No
(c) Contour map submitted Yes No
(d) Whether the presence, if any, noted of
(i) Faults Yes No
(ii) Dykes Yes No
(iii) Shear Zone Yes No [
(iv) Folds Yes No
(v) Other weak zones Yes No
(e) Source of data (Indicate)
12. Production of mineral(s) and life of mine
(a) Rated capacity of mine mineral wise (Tonnes / annum)
(b) Life of mine at proposed capacity (Years)
(c) Lease period (Years)
(d) Date of expiry of lease (D /M /Y)
(e) Indicate in case of existing mines
(i) Date of opening of mine
8870745.6
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8870745.6
11, 20,000 tones/annum
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5 years
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By 1) Survey & Field works
2) Approved Mining plan
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(ii) Production in the last 5 years 1st year 5th
year from year….. to year…...
in million tonnes.
(iii)Projected production for the next Proposed
5 years from year 2013-14 to year 2017-18
in million tonnes.
Name of River Production
First year
Saraswati River Block No. I 555206.4
Sagarmati River Block No. II 565152
Total 1120358
Second year
Saraswati River Block No. I 658080
Sagarmati River Block No. II 462528
Total 1120608
Third Year
Saraswati River Block No. I 777216
Sagarmati River Block No. II 343440
Total 1120656
Fourth Year
Saraswati River Block No. I 717043.2
Sagarmati River Block No. II 403056
Total 1120099
Fifth Year
Saraswati River Block No. I 690508.8
Sagarmati River Block No. II 430272
1120781
(iv) Whether mining was suspended after Yes No
opening of the mine?
If yes, details there of including last production
figure and reason for the same.
(f) Whether plans & sections provided? Yes No
NA (Fresh area)
NA (Fresh area)
11, 20,000
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13. Type and method of mining operations
TYPE METHOD
Opencast Manual
Underground Semi-mechanized
Both Mechanized
14. Details of ancillary operations for mineral processing
There is no proposal of mineral processing for sand.
15. Mine details
(a) Opencast mine
(i) Stripping ratio (mineral in tonnes to over burden in m3)
(ii) Ultimate working depth (in m bgl)
(iii) Indicate present working depth in case of
existing mine (in m bgl)
(iv) Thickness of top soil (in m.) -
Minimum
Maximum
Average
(v) Thickness of overburden (in m.)
Minimum
Maximum
Average (vi) Mining Plan
Height and width of the bench in
overburden / waste.
Height & width of the bench in ore body /
coal seam.
3.0 m
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Proposed inclination / slope of the sides of the
opencast mine (separately for overburden, coal /
ore and overall slope of the pit sides) both while
operating the mine as well as at the time of
closure of the mine.
Whether transverse sections across the Yes No
opencast mine at the end of fifth year and at
the end of the life of the mine have been submitted?
(vii) Type of blasting, if any, to be adopted.
(b) Underground mine - Not Applicable
(i) Seam / Ore body Min. Depth (m) Max. Depth (m) Avg. thickness (m)
Rate of dip Direction of dip
in degree
(ii) Mode of entry into the mine NA
(iii) Details of machinery NA
(iv) Method of stopping (metalliferrous mines) NA
(v) Extraction method –N/A
(vi) Subsidence-N/A
16. Surface drainage pattern at mine site (Fig - 3.4)
(a) Whether the pre-mining surface drainage plan Yes No
submitted?
(b) Do you propose any modification/diversion Yes No
in the existing natural drainage pattern at any
stage? If yes, when. Provide location map indicating contours,
dimensions of water body to be diverted, direction of flow of water and
proposed route / changes, if any i.e. realignment of river / nallah / any
other water body falling within core zone and its impact.
17. Embankment and / or weir construction – N/A
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√
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18. Vehicular traffic density (outside the ML area)
Type of vehicles No. of vehicles per day
(a) Existing
(b) After the proposed activity [
(c) Whether the existing road Yes No
network is adequate?
If no, provide details of alternative
proposal?
19. Loading, transportation and unloading of mineral and waste rocks on
surface:
(a) Manual Yes No
(b) Tubs, mine cars, etc. Yes No
(c) Scraper, shovels, dumpers / trucks.Yes No
]
(d) Conveyors (belt, chain, etc.) Yes No
(e) Others (specify).
20. Mineral (s) transportation outside the ML area
Qty. (in TPD) Percentage (%) Length (in km)
(a) Road
(b) Rail
(c) Conveyors
(d) Rope way
(e) Water ways
(f) Pipeline
(g) Others (Specify)
Total
H.M.V./ L.M.V./2-3
wheeler 869
364 Dumpers
4000
4000
100
100
Dumpers
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21. Baseline Meteorological and Air Quality data – EIA & EMP Report enclosed
(a) Micro-meteorological data – In study area [Continuous monitoring through autographic instrument for one full season other than monsoon]
(i) Wind rose pattern for one full season (16 points of compass i.e. N, NNE, NE, ---) based on 24-hourly
data. For coastal area also furnish day-time and night time data.
Wind rose diagram is given in Fig – 3.5, of EIA/EMP report)
(ii) Site specific monitored data
Month Wind Speed (kmph) Temperature (oC) Relative Humidity (%) Rain Fall * (mm)
8:30 hrs. 17:30 hrs.
Max. Min. Max. Min. Highest Lowest Highest Lowest Total
Dec.‘13 12 04 10 04 29.4 4.8 97 15 --
Jan ‘14 22 04 10 04 26.9 3.0 99 22 13.6
Feb ‘14 18 04 20 04 28.6 7.6 99 18 17.4
* 24-hour’s rainfall should be reported from 08:30 hrs. IST of previous day to 08:30 hrs. IST of the day.
* Rainy day is considered when 24 hrs. rainfall is 2.5 mm.
** Visual observations of cloud cover should be recorded four times a day at regular intervals.
(iii) Indicate name and distance of the nearest IMD meteorological station from which climatological data
have been obtained for reporting in the EIA report, if any. - (Jaipur).
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(b) Ambient air quality data* (PM2.5, PM10, SO2, and NOx)
[*Monitoring should be carried out covering one full season except monsoon – same season as in 21 (a) (i)]
[*Frequency of sampling: Sampling to be done twice a week for the entire season 24 hourly for PM10. For gaseous pollutants 24-
hourly data be given irrespective of the sampling period. ]
(i) Season and period for which monitoring has been carried out – winter (Dec ’13, Jan ‘14, Feb ’14)
(ii) No. of samples collected at each monitoring station -24
Name of monitoring equipment used
PM10 PM2.5 SO2 Nox Pb**
High volume -- High volume High volume --
Equipment sensitivity
Permissible AAQ standard (CPCB)
R
I
S
100 60 80 80
100 60 80 80
100 60 80 80
Monitoring
Location
No. of
Samples
Drawn
Categor
y*
(R, I, S)
Min. Max. 98%
tile Min. Max. 98% Min. Max.
98%
tile Min. Max.
98%
tile
Core Zone, Block
– I, 24 Mining 63.42 94.14 92.26 20.1 31.99 31.35 BDL 4.08 4.00 4.26 7.94 7.78 Nil
Govindgarh
Village 24 R 66.38 93.04 91.18 21.76 30.66 30.05 5.26 7.76 7.60 5.72 9.26 9.07 Nil
Leswa Village 24 R 58.71 86.42 84.69 19.89 28.79 28.21 3.62 5.62 5.51 3.88 7.72 7.57 Nil
Jaswantpura
Village 24 R 57.44 87.32 85.57 20.08 28.74 28.17 4.26 7.38 7.23 4.12 8.28 8.11 Nil
Gujron Ki Dhani 24 R 52.44 82.42 80.77 17.40 27.53 26.98 BDL 4.88 4.78 3.96 6.98 6.84 Nil
Core zone – Block
– II, 24 Mining 58.04 91.46 89.63 19.24 30.65 30.04 BDL 4.32 4.23 3.74 7.54 7.39 Nil
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500m D/W
direction 24 -- 62.15 92.42 90.57 19.79 30.42 29.81 BDL 4.34 4.25 4.50 8.10 7.94 Nil
Budhwara Village 24 R 62.04 86.74 85.01 19.3 28.74 28.17 BDL 4.46 4.37 3.58 7.44 7.29 Nil
Bhanwata Village 24 R 58.16 84.19 82.51 18.83 27.63 27.08 4.06 5.76 5.64 4.52 8.02 7.86 Nil
Lalikhera Village 24 R 57.84 88.46 86.69 19.19 28.6 28.03 BDL 4.58 4.49 3.78 7.84 7.68 Nil
Pisangan 24 R 64.88 94.08 92.20 20.84 31.35 30.72 5.28 8.46 8.29 5.94 9.84 9.64 Nil
*R = Residential; I = Industrial; S = Sensitive
**Pb for mineral specific sites only. # Annex a location map indicating location of AAQ stations, their direction and distance with respect to
project site. (Fig – 3.6, of EIA/EMP report)
22. Stack and emission details, if any* - Not Applicable
23. Details of fugitive emissions during mining operations* -Not Applicable
24. Air Quality Impact Prediction (AQIP)*:
(a) Details of model(s) used for AQIP including grid size, terrain features, and input meteorological data
(b) Maximum incremental GLC values of pollutants based on prediction exercise (in μg/m3)
S. No. Pollutants Incremental Value Ambient Air Quality Resultant Air Quality
Core zone, Block No. I
1. PM10 0.28 94.14 91.42
2**. SO2 -- -- --
3**. NOX -- -- --
Core zone, Block No. II
1. PM10 0.10 91.46 91.56
2**. SO2 -- -- --
3**. NOX -- -- -- [* Question Number 22, 23 & 24 need not be filled-in for mines having ML area of 25 ha. or less.]
[**Information on item no. 2 & 3 to be provided in cases with captive power generation of 500 KVA and above]
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25. Water requirement (m3/day)
Purpose Avg. Demand Peak Demand
A. Mine site
1. Mine operation
2. Land reclamation
3. Dust suppression
4. Drinking
5. Green Belt
6. Beneficiation
7. Washeries
8. Fire Service
9. Others (specify)
B. Township
1. Green Belt
2. Domestic
3. Other (specify)
Nil
Nil
7.00
7.00
6.00
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
7.00
7.00
6.00
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Total 20.00 20.0
26. Source of water supply*
S. No. Source m3/day
1 River (name) Nil
2 Ground water Nil
3 Mine water (sump / pit) Nil
4 Dug Well 20.0
[*Annex a copy of sanction letter / permission from the concerned authority (Central
Ground Water Authority in case of ground water abstraction is from notified area /
State Ground Water Board in case of non-notified area / State Irrigation Department
for surface water pumping) for drawing water.]
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27. Lean season flow in case of pumping from river / nalla (cumecs)
28. Ground water potential of the study area
28.1. Ground water availability (source State Ground water Deptt.)
(a) Range of water table (m bgl)
(i) Pre-monsoon (April/May)
Core Zone
Buffer zone
(ii) Post-monsoon (November)
Core Zone
Buffer zone
(b) Total annual replenishable recharge (million m3/ year)
By ground water table fluctuation method
By rainfall infiltration factor method
(c) Annual draft excluding estimated draft through
mine discharge (million m3/ year)
(d) Estimated draft through mine discharge (million m3/ year)
(e) Net annual ground water availability (million m3/ year)
(f) Stage of ground water development in %
28.2. Water demand - Competing users of the water source
S.
No.
Usage Present Consumption
(m3/day)
Additional proposed
as per local plan
(m3/day)
Total
(m3/day)
Surface Ground Surface Ground Surface Ground
1 Domestic -- -- -- -- -- --
2 Plantation -- 6.00 -- -- -- 6.00
3 Industry -- -- -- -- -- --
4 Mining -- -- -- -- -- --
5 Dust
Suppression
-- 7.00 -- -- -- 7.00
6 Sanitation &
Drinking
-- 7.00 -- -- -- 7.00
Total -- 20.00 -- -- -- 20.00
29. Water quality* (a) Annex physico-chemical analysis of water at intake (Ground Water) point**
NOT APPLICABLE
392.38
25 m
25 m
20 m
20 m
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ANALYSIS RESULTS OF GROUND WATER
S.
No. Parameter Unit
Govindgarh Jaswanpura Budhwara Pisangan Brijpura Garhi Kalesara
GW1 GW2 GW3 GW4 GW5 GW6 GW7
1 pH value Hazen 7.93 7.3 7.44 7.67 7.31 7.51 7.48
2 Color -- <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0
3 Turbidity NTU 0.6 6.5 3.9 0.4 0.1 0.1 0.4
4 Odour -- Agrreable Agrreable Agrreable Agrreable Agrreable Agrreable Agrreable
5
Total
Hardness (as
CaCO3)
mg/l
242.4 588.94 177.76 592.08 259.52 193.92 165.64
6 Iron (as Fe) mg/l 0.08 0.07 0.06 0.06 0.03 0.05 0.06
7 Chlorides (as
Cl)
mg/l 284.91 256.92 89.97 134.95 134.95 31.99 94.97
8 Sulphate (So4) mg/l 104.62 170.28 95.97 288.34 167.45 97.1 97.78
9 Dissolved
solids
mg/l 983.54 1279.5 495.01 720.98 397.95 558.2 681.2
10 Electrical
Conductivity
µS/cm 1520 1970 760 1110 620 860 1051.25
11 Alkalinity mg/l 70 280 60 290 80 85 85
12 Nitrate (as
NO3)
mg/l 29.73 44.89 15 43.15 0.41 43.61 20.58
13 Fluoride (as F) mg/l 0.53 0.36 0.49 0.56 0.32 0.41 0.58
14 Cynide (as mg/l BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
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15 Copper (as Cu) mg/l BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
16 Zinc (as Zn) mg/l BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
17 Lead (as Pb) mg/l BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
18
Phenolic
Compounds
(as C6H5OH)
mg/l
BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
19 Cadmium (as
Cd)
mg/l BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
20 Total Arsenic
(as As)
mg/l BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
21 Chromium (as
Cr)
mg/l BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
22 Coliforms MPN/100ml Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent
23 E.Coli/100ml -- Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent
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(b) In case of existing mine, annex report on quality of water discharge
i.e. complete physico - chemical analysis**
[*For non-discharging mines at least four ground water samples to be taken preferably
from downstream direction of the mine in pre-monsoon and post-monsoon periods and
analysed. For discharging mines six samples are to be analysed]
**All parameters as per BIS 10500. Indicate name of Methodology, Equipment used for
analysis, and Detection Level (DL) for each parameter.
*** Wherever any analytical parameter is below detection level, “BDL” (Below Detection
Level) should be written instead of ‘NIL’.
30. Impact on ground water regime / stream / lake / springs due to mine
dewatering *- Not Applicable
[* Provide a comprehensive hydro-geological assessment report if the average mine
dewatering is more than 100 m3/day and or going below water table in non-monsoon
period. The report should be based on preferably latest one year pre-monsoon and post-
monsoon baseline data covering information on ground water situation, aquifer
characteristics, water level conditions (April – May and November), estimate of ground
water resources, predicted impact of the project on ground water regime and detailed
remedial / conservation measures such as artificial recharge of ground water etc. The
report should be based on actual field inventory out of existing wells, at least 30
observation wells in the buffer zone with supplementary information from secondary
sources (mention name). For estimation** of ground water resource (refer question no. 28
above) be designated study area of the buffer zone may be sub-divided into command and
non-command areas, watershed-wise (in case of hard rock / consolidated formations) /
block-wise / mandal-wise in case of alluvial / unconsolidated formations)]
[**For estimating ground water resources in the area follow the Ground Water Estimation
Committee recommendations of 1997]
31. Waste Water Management
Mine -
(a) Daily average discharge (m3/day) from different sources
(i) Mine water discharge during
Lean period
Monsoon period
Nil
Nil
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(ii) Workshop
(b) Waste water treatment plant; flow
sheet for treatment process attached. Yes No
(c) Quantity of water recycled / reused / - NA
to be recycled in
(i) Percentage -
(ii) m3 /day -
(d) Point of final discharge - NA
(e) Users of discharge water
(i) Human Yes No
(ii) Livestock Yes No
(iii) Irrigation Yes No
(iv) Industry Yes No
(v) Others (specify)
(f) Details of the river / nalla, if final effluent is / will be discharged
(cumecs) NA
Township - Not Applicable
32. Attach water balance statement in the form of a flow diagram
indicating source (s), consumption (Section-wise) and output.
SCHEMATIC WATER BALANCE DIAGRAM
No outflow No outflow
Nil
TOTAL WATER REQUIREMENT
20.0 KLD
Dug well
Dust supper.
7.0 KLD
Sanitation &
Drinking 7.0 KLD
0.5 m3 / day
Plantation
6.0 KLD
Septic tank- Soak Pit
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33. Ambient noise level leq dB (A)
34. Solid Waste
(a) Top soil and Solid waste quantity and quality Name
(Lump/fines/slurry/
Sludge/others)
Composition Quantity
(Cum./year)
Method of disposal
Mining activity*
a. Top Soil
b. Over
burden/side b
urden
c. Others (specify)
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
Effluent Treatment
Plant (sludge) Nil Nil
Nil
Total Nil Nil Nil [* Annex layout plan indicating the dump sites.] –
(b) (i) Does waste (s) contain any
hazardous/toxic substance/
radioactive materials or Yes No
heavy metals?
(ii) If yes, whether details and Yes No
precautionary measures
provided?
S. No Location Result
Day Night
1 Core Zone, Block – I, 51.2 39.6
2 Govindgarh Village 50.4 40.0
3 Leswa Village 49.5 39.4
4 Jaswantpura Village 50.6 41.8
5 Gujron Ki Dhani 49.8 40.1
6 Core zone – Block – II, 50.7 39.8
7 500m D/W direction 51.1 38.7
8 Budhwara Village 49.2 40.4
9 Bhanwata Village 50.4 43.3
10 Lalikhera Village 49.6 39.7
11 Pisangan 51.5 40.9
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(c) Recovery and recycling possibilities. - No
(d) Possible user(s) of the solid waste.
(e) (i) Is the solid waste suitable for
backfilling? Yes No
(ii) If yes, when do you propose
to start backfilling.
(in million m3) Solid waste (s) Already
accumulated
(A)
To be generated
(B)
% of A & B to be
backfilled
A B
Over burden -- -- -- --
Others (specify) -- -- -- --
Land reclamation Plan – Not Attached.
(f) In case waste is to be dumped on the ground, indicate
(i) Associated environmental problems - No
(ii) Number & type of waste dumps
No. of dumps
Max. projected height of dumps (in m)
No. of terraces and height of each stage
Overall slope of the dump (degree)
Proposed reclamation measures: Plantations
(iii) Section of the waste dump in relation
to the adjacent ground profile attached.Yes No
35. Fuel / Energy requirements*- [*To be furnished for mines having ML area more than 25 ha. or captive power generation of 500 KVA
and above]
(a) Total power requirement (in MW)
S. No. Mine Site Township Others (specify) Total
1 Present -- -- -- --
2 Proposed /
additional -- -- -- --
Total -- -- -- --
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(b) Source of power (in MW)
S. No. SEB/Grid* Captive power plant DG Sets
1 Present -- -- --
2 Proposed -- -- --
Total -- --
[* Annex a copy of the sanction letter from the concerned authority] - NA
(c) Details of fuels
S.No. Fuel
Daily Consumption
(Lit/Day) Calorific
value
(Kcals/kg)
% Ash % Sulphur Existing Proposed
1
2
3
HSD
LSHS
Other
(specify)
- 8000 - - -
36. Storage of inflammable / explosive materials*
S. No. Name Number of
Storages
Consumption
Maximum Quantity at
anypoint of time
1 Fuels - - -
2 Explosives - - -
37. Human Settlement
Particulars Core Zone Buffer Zone
Population* Nil 113381
No. of villages Nil 53
Number of
households village-
wise
Nil
21281
[*As per 2011 census record or actual survey]
38. Rehabilitation & Resettlement (R&R) Plan* [*Provide a comprehensive rehabilitation plan, if more than 1000 people are likely to be
displaced, other-wise a summary plan]
(a) Villages falling within the study area
Villages
Number Name
Core zone Nil Nil
500 m from the blasting site (s) Nil Nil
Buffer zone 53 List & Map attached.
Township site Nil Nil
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(b) Details of village(s) in the core zone - Nil S.
No.
Village name
Population* Average Annual
Income Tribal Others
[*As per 2011 census / actual survey]
(c) Population to be displaced and / or Land oustees - Nil
Name of village(s)
falling within
Number of oustees
Land (only) Homestead (only) Land and Homestead (both)
Mining lease Nil Nil Nil
(d) Whether R&R package has been finalised? – Not Applicable
If yes, salient features of R&R plan for oustees.
(i) Site details where the people are proposed to be resettled &
facilities existing / to be created.
(ii) Funds earmarked for compensation package.
(iii) Agency /Authority responsible for their resettlement.
(iv) Time of commencement of resettlement of Project Affected People
(PAP).
(v) Period by which resettlement of PAP will be over.
39. Lease -wise plantation details
(a) Applied Lease area (in ha.)– 163.4503 hect. Existing mine New mine
(i) Area broken up
(ii) To be broken up
(iii) Area not to be broken-up
(b) Township area (in ha.)
(c) Area afforested and proposed (in ha.)
Peripheral Dumps Roads Township Others
Existing -- -- -- --- --
Proposed 25.00 -- -- -- --
-- Nil
-- 118.0
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(d) No. and type of trees planted and proposed
(i) Existing – Nil
When plantation was started? Month / Year
(i) Proposed – 1000 plants / ha.
Species to be planted:
S.
N. Scientific Name Common Name Family
1. Acacia catechu Khair Mimoseae
2. Albizia chinensis Siris Mimoseae
3. Albizia moluccana Subabul Mimoseae
4. Azadirachta indica Neem Meliaceae
5. Citrus aurantium Nebu Rutaceae
6. Ficus benghalensis Bargad Moraceae
7. Ficus religiosa Pipal Moraceae
8. Lawsonia inermis Mehandi Lythraceae
9. Madhuca longifolia Mahwa Sapotaceae
10. Nerium indicum Kaner Apocynaceae
11. Terminalia arjuna Arjuna Combretaceae
12. Thevetia peruviana pila kanher Apocynaceae
13. Zizyphus mauritiana Ber Rhamnaceae
In addition, forest officials will be consulted for other suitable species.
40. Environmental health and safety
(a) What major health and safety hazards are anticipated? –
Inhalation of dust, generated due to reclaiming, handling and
transportation of sand.
(b) What provisions have been made / proposed to be made to conform
to health and safety requirements? – Dust mask, noise- ear plugs,
mufflers, safety shoes, helmets, hand gloves & all necessary medical
facilities provided & medical camp conduct periodically.
(c) In case of an existing mine- Not Applicable
(i) Comprehensive report on health status
of the workers as under the Mines Act annexed. Yes No
(ii) Mineralogical composition of RPM (dust)
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Free silica – Attached as Annexure - VIII
Chromium* (Total as well as Hexavalent)
Lead**
[* Only for Chromite mines]
[**Only for Base Metal mines]
(d) Information on radiation protection measures, if applicable.
41. Environmental Management Plan
Salient features of environmental protection measures
S. No.
Environmental issues* Already practiced, if
applicable
Proposed
1 Air pollution -- Dust mask, Water spraying,
Plantation
2 Water pollution -- No waste water is generated.
3. Water conservation -- Not required
4. Noise pollution -- Ear plugs / muffs, Proper
maintenance of vehicles,
machinery, Plantation.
5. Solid waste / Tailings -- No waste will be generated.
6. Land degradation -- Sand will be collected from river
bed up to a depth of 3 mtr which
will be replenished during the
monsoon season.
7. Erosion & Sediment -- Not required.
8. Top soil -- Top soil will not be generated
9. Ground vibration -- Not required
10. Wildlife conservation -- Not required.
11. Forest protection -- Not required.
12. Others (specify) -- No
[* As applicable]
42. Compliance with environmental safeguards (For existing units) – NA
(a) Status of the compliance of conditions of
Environmental clearance issued by MoEF, Yes No
if any, enclosed.
(b) Status of the compliance of ‘Consent to
Operate’ issued by SPCB, if any, enclosed. Yes No
(c) Latest 'environmental statement' enclosed. Yes No
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43. Scoping of EIA Whether environmental impact assessment
of the project has been carried out by Yes No
following scoping process?
If yes, a copy of scoping of EIA annexed Yes No
44. Mine closure
(a) Have you planned mine closure? Yes No
(b) Submitted a conceptual mine Yes No
closure plan.
(c) If yes, indicate estimated amount for
implementing the same (in Rs. lakhs)
45. Capital cost of the project (in Rs. Lakh)
(Based on latest estimate)
46. Cost of environmental protection measures
(in Rs. Lakh)
S.
No. Prticulars
Capital cost Annual recurring cost
Existing Proposed Existing Proposed
1 Pollution Control -- 5.00 -- 1.00
2 Pollution Monitoring -- 5.00 -- 1.00
3 Green Belt -- 5.00 -- 2.00
4 Occupational Health -- 3.00 -- 1.00
Total -- 18.00 -- 5.00
47. Amount earmarked for socio-economic welfare measures for the nearby
villages other than R&R plans.
Particulars Activity
Rs. (in Lacs)
Capital
Cost
Recurring
Cost
Education - Distribution of school bags &
stationery items to school children.
- Distribution of books in school.
- Renovation of school building.
- Distribution of sports goods among
school children.
- Books/ Chemicals/ Sports kits to
school library/ laboratory/ sports
department
3.0 0.6
Health - General health camp for nearby
villagers. 3.0 1.0
66.0 /-
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- Eye checkup camp.
- Distribution of medicines free of cost.
Infrastructure
development
- Renovation of nearby community
hall, school buildings, Anganbari center.
Repair of school terrace.
. Construction of washroom in nearby
villages.
3.0 2.0
Drinking
water & other
facilities
- Support for supply of drinking water.
Awareness programmes for villagers. 1.0 0.4
Total 10.0 4.0
48. Public Hearing
(a) Date of Advertisement
(b) Newspapers in which the advertisement appeared
(c) Date of public hearing (DD/MM/YYYY)
(d) Public Hearing Panel chaired by & members present - 2
(e) No. of people attended the public hearing meeting
and number of people from the applied lease area.
(f) Summary/details of public hearing in tabular form.
Issues raised by the Public
Response/
Commitment of
Project
Proponents
Action Plan
Fund
Allotment
(in Rs.
Lacs)
15. Shri Prakash Kumawat,
Ward Punch, village Govindgarh
told that, at present mines are
running, but no money has been
spent over the project by the project
proponents. He affirmed that
Govindgarh Gram Panchayat
people should be allowed to keep
Bajri royalty-free and also stated
that the Gram Panchayat has no
knowledge regarding the lease area.
He proposed that the revenue from
the lease should be brought for
development of the village. He
further stated that the farmers
have received the NOC from the
panchayat for the water of the well,
which flows from the lease area to
the agricultural land through
Environment
management fund
is submitted to
the Govt. which is
proposed for the
development of
the village. For
the development
of Panchayat 2%
of royalty will be
spent under the
District Council.
He told that as
per the mining
rules no mining
can be done in the
range of 45m
distance from the
wells. Plantation
Constructions of washrooms and
other infrastructural development
in nearby villages.
The removal/ collection of Bajri
will be done as per approved
mining plan.
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pipelines. He also asked to clarify
the practices undertaken in the
lease area for the mining operation.
will be done in the
public places
according to the
acceptance of the
Panchayat. The
mining lease has
not been granted
for the whole river
area, mining will
be done only in
some selected
Khasra.
16. Shri Satyanarayan Yadav,
village Govindgarh asked whether
the mining area is free from grazing
land or not? He also asked whether
the cutting of the plantations in the
area will be done according to the
Contractor or the villagers. What is
the solution for the negative effects
of mining on water of the wells? He
also apprised about the violation of
rules during the transportation of
Bajri and made everyone realize
about the misbehaviour of the
lessee with the villagers. He asked
about the distance between the
mining areas to the wells. Finally
he objected the mining and denied
for the lease to be granted for Bajri.
No grazing land is
involved in this
proposed project.
Mining will be
done as per
approved mining
plan.
About 5000 sapling per year will
be planted along the lease
boundary & nearby villages.
2.0
17. Shri Jitendra Vyas villager
of Govindgarh asked whether
reserve of the Bajri is kept or not
for the villagers to be used in
future?
Proposed lease is
for 5 Years only.
Balance reserves
will still be left at
the end of lease
period
Mining will be carried out as per
approved mining plan.
During the course of the flow of
the river in the rainy season,
Bajri will get deposited.
--
18. Shri Surajkaran, villager of
Budhwara enquired whether the
mining can be done in the
catchment area of river or not? He
stated that NOC for the lease grant
should also be received from the
Gram Panchayat. He mentioned
that the development amount must
also be given to Gram panchayat.
Mining will be
confined in the
allotted lease area
only. NOC is not
required from
Gram Panchayat
as per rules.
Mining will be carried out as per
approved mining plan. Area is
allotted by the Govt. hence, NOC
is from Gram Panchayat is not
required. --
19. Shri Om Prakash, Press
reporter, Pisangan told that the
Technical consultant says that
there is no forest area in the lease
area but actually it is not so. He
stated that Mining is carried out
with machineries not manually. He
told that this area falls under the
Dark zone since last 8 years, thus
doubted the possibility of upcoming
All measures will
be taken as per
EMP/MP after the
lease is granted.
No forest land is involved in this
project.
Mining will be carried out as per
approved mining plan.
Local people will be employed
from nearby villages.
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heavy rainfall sufficient enough for
replacement and recharge of the
sand. The lease area is under M/s.
Arjun Singh, and till date he has
not made any efforts for the
betterment of the village, no
plantation has been done, no
sprinkling of water and no
measures have been adopted for
controlling the pollution. Besides
this many plants were cut in the
last six months by the Lessee.
Apart from this the statutory
barrier of Sagarmati River has been
destroyed by the Lessee. He asked
about the belongings of the 857
labours presented to be employed.
20. Shri Jagpal Singh
Shaktavat, Additional Sarpunch of
Govindgarh said that only one
pipeline should be installed for one
well and the farmers must be
acquainted with the land they own.
This work of laying pipelines from
well is under the PHED and is
carried out accordingly with
consultations of Gram Panchayat/
Local authorities.
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21. Shri Sharvan Singh Rawat,
Village Akhepura, told that the
Grazing land available where the
animals graze in Akhepura should
not be granted the lease, so that no
problems are created in future.
No grazing land is involved in this
project.
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11. With the help of Japan
Govt. about 44,000 plants were
planted in lease area during 1995-
96 near the Sagarmati River, near
village Nuriyawas, for the control of
erosion under the Social forestry
plan. The plants are being cut for
the mining purpose.
--
The plants have not been cut by
us as the lease is still to be
allotted in our favour, only LOI
has been given. --
12. Government has declared
Pisangan under the dark zone area
due to the deficiency of rainfall and
low water table in this area. Then
how the mining department is
granting the lease considering the
place under “general to high
rainfall” If the rain would have
been normal then Pisangan
shouldn’t have ever been declared
in the Dark Zone.
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Mean annual rainfall (1987-2006)
of the district is 453.2 mm
whereas normal rainfall (1901-70)
is lower than average rainfall and
placed at 433.8. About 0.8 to 1
meter of Bajri will be deposited
annually. No ground water table
will be intersected during mining
operations.
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13. The former contractor was
Shri Arjun Singh only. While
Pisangan Tehsildar & Mining
Engineer have reported to the
Government about the trees being
cut in the lease area in Khasra no.
864, Nuriyawas village. The rules
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are not being followed by the
contractor, so why no action has not
been taken so far?
14. Till date Government has
spent rupees 23, 87, 876.51 for the
surface barrier in the grazing land
of Pisangn area without allocation.
The Contractor has fully abolished
and misused the money in the sand
mining. Why the administration is
not active until now?
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15. The Govindgarh dam has
been constructed under the
Govindgarh Dam Project at
Pisangan tehsil, within the
Catchment area of Sagarmati
River. What is reason for not
accepting the order of Supreme
Court to restore the situation as it
was before the mid-night of
15.08.1947?
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9. At the site (Khasra No. 864)
in the lease area one pit exists
measuring 79mt x 45m. Its
Latitude and Longitude is N
26°22’04.3” to 74°37’20.6”.
At site, this pit is old
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10. Mining has been done in
one pit 3 m below the surface by the
Contractor. On site the pit was
found closed.
At site, this pit is old; Mining will
be carried out as per approved
mining plan & depth of mining
will be 3 meter only.
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11. Backfilling has not been
done in the pits after the excavation
by the contractor. Villagers told
that there can be loss of life and
animals due to filling of water,
which is right as per the inspection.
Backfilling is not proposed in this
proposed project. Because the
main purpose of the proposed
project is removal/ collection of
sand. Natural replenishment will
take place during the monsoon
season.
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12. Many plants have been cut
near the pit area and some plants
are in the damaged conditions
about to fall.
These plants are not cut by us.
About 5000 sapling per year will
be planted along the lease
boundary & nearby villages.
Total 4.0
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49. Whether the following approvals*
(Wherever applicable) have been obtained?
A. Site clearance from MOEF – Not Required
B. Consent for Establishment from the
State Pollution Control Board Not Required
C. NOC from Atomic Energy Division – Not Required
D. Letter of mining scheme/Plan -
Approved from IBM/DMG Yes (Annexure No.
V)
E. Forestry clearance under FCA, 1980 Not Required
F. NOC from Chief Controller of Explosive Not Applicable
G. Commitment regarding availability of
Water and power from the concerned
State Authorities Not Required
H. In case of ML area falling in notified areas
of the CGWA, NOC from them Not Required
* (Annex copies)
50. Was/ is there any court case relating to the project or related activities
if so, provide details present status - No
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