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CHAPTER-IV

ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND

MITIGATION MEASURES

Draft Environment Impact Assessment Report of Shree Digvijay Cement Company Ltd. For Proposed Pachhtardi Limestone Mine (Area- 18.03.88

ha) with Production Capacity of Limestone 0.35 Million TPA

At Survey No 78, Village: Pachhtardi, Taluka: Bhanvad, District: Devbhumi Dwarka (Erstwhile Jamnagar) (Gujarat)

Draft EIA / EMP Report

Shree Digvijay Cement Company Ltd. 160 Prepared by J.M EnviroNet Pvt. Ltd.

CHAPTER–IV

ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

AND MITIGATION MEASURES

4.1 INTRODUCTION

The environmental parameters likely to be affected by mining are related to many factors, i.e.

physical, social, economic, agriculture and aesthetic. Opencast mining involves drilling,

blasting, excavation, loading, transportation, unloading etc. After mining, limestone will be

transported to the Cement plant of the company by hired trucks/ dumpers.

All the operations can disturb environment of the a/rea in various ways such as removal of

mass, change of landscape, displacement of human settlement, impact on flora and fauna of

the area and on surface drainage and change in air, water and soil quality. While for purpose

of development and economic upliftment of people, there is need for establishment of

industries and mining, but these have to be environmental friendly. Therefore, it is essential

to assess the impact of mining on different environmental parameters, before starting the

mining operations, so that abatement measures could be planned in advance for minimizing

the impacts wherever feasible.

The likely impacts on different environmental parameters due to this mining project are

discussed below:

4.2 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT & MITIGATION MEASURES

The mining activities may disturb environment in various ways such as degradation of land,

dust generation, deterioration of water and soil quality, affecting the biological and socio-

economic environment of the area. The impacts of mining on various environmental

parameters were assessed and are given below:

4.2.1 IMPACT ON AIR QUALITY AND MITIGATION MEASURES

The mining project includes various mining operations involving development of benches,

approach roads, excavation and transportation of mineral. These operations generally result

in generation of dust and thereby pose health hazards. The drilling and Blasting shall be

eliminated by use of Ripper – Dozer / Surface Miner for excavation of Limestone from

Pachhtardi Limestone Mining Project., thereby fugitive dust emission during drilling and Sox

& NOx generation due to Blasting operations are totally curbed by adoption of Eco-Friendly

Mining Techniques.

However, adequate control measures will be provided at every stage of operation such as

water sprinkling on haul roads to reduce fugitive dust emissions caused due to transport and

loading operations.






4.2.1.1 AIR POLLUTION DUE TO LIMESTONE MINING PROJECT

(i) Gaseous Pollution

The gaseous pollutants (SO2 & NO2) are anticipated by HEMM like, excavator, dumpers,

dozer and other transport vehicles.

(ii) Particulate Matter

The generation of dust is anticipated from various mining activities like excavation,

loading and transportation, and other mining related activities. The ambient air quality

monitored during Winter Season (December, 2017 to February, 2018) shows that the PM

concentration in the surrounding villages is well within the prescribed limits.

4.2.1.2 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY IMPACT PREDICTION MODELING

Impact Prediction is an important part of Environmental Impact Assessment Study. There are

various techniques available to predict the impacts. Mathematical modeling is an established

and accepted technique for the same.

The present study assesses the impact on air environment due to the mining project of

Limestone Mine (Area 18.03.88 ha) Near Village: Pachhtardi, Taluka: Bhanvad, District:

Devbhumi Dwarka (Erstwhile Jamnagar) (Gujarat).

This report gives the cumulative peak incremental concentration of Particulate Matter up to a

distance of 10 km from the lease boundary, due to the mining activity. The concentrations

have been predicted in all directions covering all study period. Spatial distributions of all the

pollutants are also presented in the form of Isopleths.

4.2.1.3 EMISSION RATE AS PER MATERIAL HANDLED

The emissions in the present case have been computed using empirical factor given in “Indian

Mining and Engineering Journal”. The details of emissions computed from mining operations

are given below:

Table: 4.1

Emission rate as per material handled

Limestone Million TPA 0.35

Total Working Days Number 300 days

Activity rate (Limestone) t/hr 72.91

Uncontrolled emission

Emission factor

Kg per thousand tonnes of material

handled 23.6

Emission Rate gm/sec 0.47

Area of influence Sq.m 180388

Area Source Emission rate gm/sec/Sq.m 0.0000026054

Controlled Emissions gm/sec/Sq.m 0.0000008685






4.2.1.4 MODELING PROCEDURE

Prediction of incremental ground level concentrations (GLC’s) due to Limestone Mine has been

made by AERMOD version 8.1 as per CPCB guidelines. It is US-EPA approved model for

prediction of the air quality. The model uses rural dispersion and regulatory default options as

per guidelines on air quality models (PROBES/70/1997-1998). For this study, uniform polar

receptors on flat terrain have been assumed.

Meteorological inputs required are hourly wind speed and direction, ambient temperature,

stability class and mixing height. The model details are as follows:

4.2.1.5 METEOROLOGICAL DATA

Data recorded at the weather monitoring station on wind speed, direction, and temperature

at one-hour interval for the monitoring period has been used as meteorological input.

4.2.1.6 STABILITY CLASSIFICATION

Hourly stability is determined by wind direction fluctuation method as suggested by Slade (1965)

and recommended by CPCB (PROBES/70/1997-1998).

σa = Wdr/6

σa, 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 σσσσa (degree) Stability Class σσσσa (degree)

A > 22.5 D 12.4 – 7.5

B 22.4 – 17.5 E 7.4 – 3.5

C 17.4 – 12.5 F < 3.5

4.2.1.7 DISPERSION PARAMETERS

Dispersion parameters σy and σz for open country conditions (Briggs, 1974) are used as the

project is located 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).

Table 4.2

Rural Conditions

Stabilit

y Class

σσσσy σσσσaz Stability Class σσσσy σσσσaz

A 0.22x(1+0.0001x)-.5 0.20x D 0.08x(1+0.0001x)-.5 0.06(1+0.0015x).5

B 0.16x(1+0.0001x)-.5 0.12x E 0.06x(1+0.0001x)-.5 0.03x(1+0.0003x)-1

C 0.11x(1+0.0001x)-.5 0.08x(1+0.

0002x).5

F 0.04x(1+0.0001x)-.5 0.16x(1+0.0003x)-1






4.2.1.8 MIXING HEIGHT

Mixing Height is an important parameter to be considered for air quality impact prediction as it

significantly affects the dispersion of pollutants in the atmosphere. As site specific mixing

heights were not available, mixing heights based on IMD publication, “Atlas of Hourly Mixing

Height and Assimilative Capacity of Atmosphere in India”, has been considered for Industrial

Source Complex model to establish the worst case scenario.

Table - 4.3

Mixing Height Winter Season (December, 2017 to February, 2018)

Time (Hours) Mixing Height (m)

0700 40-60

0800 60-80

0900 150-200

1000 350-450

1100 500-800

1200 850-1000

1300 1150-1250

1400 1250-1400

1500 1350-1500

1600 1250-1350

1700 1100-1200

1800 825-925

1900 500-550

Source: IMD publication, “Atlas of Hourly Mixing Height and Assimilative Capacity of Atmosphere

in India”

4.2.1.9 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS

Ambient air quality standards promulgated by National Ambient Air Quality Standards for

different areas are as follows:

Table - 4.4

AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS

Area Time Weighted

Average

Concentration (µg/m3)

PM10 SO2 NO2

Industrial Area, Residential Rural and

Other Areas

Annual Average *

24 hours **

60 50 40

100 80 80

Ecologically Sensitive Area (Notified by

Central Govt.)

Annual Average *

24 hours **

60 20 30

100 80 80






4.2.1.10 PRESENTATION OF RESULTS

In the present case, model simulations have been carried out for mining project to obtain an

optimum description of variations in concentration over the site in 10 km radius covering 16

directions.

The incremental concentrations have been estimated based on mathematical emission data

based modeling. For each time scale, i.e. for 24 hrs, the model computes the maximum GLC

observed during the period over all the measurement points. Existing value has been covered in

the Background Ambient Air Quality Monitoring. The Ground level incremental concentrations

are estimated for the monitoring period. For each time scale, i.e. for 24 hr the model

computes the highest concentrations observed during the period over all the measurement

points.

The maximum incremental GLCs due to the mining project for PM10, is superimposed on the

maximum baseline PM10, concentration recorded at the monitoring locations during the field

monitoring period. The maximum incremental GLCs due to the Limestone Mining Project for

Particulate Matter is 1.03 µg/m3, for NO2 is 2.56 µg/m3, for SO2 is 0.48 µg/m3, and for CO is 22.56

µg/m3. Due to the topography and micrometeorological pattern of the study area, the impacts

identified are not cumulative.

Presently limestone requirement of cement plant is met by its Gop, Chorbedi & Pachhtar

limestone mines. Due to scarcity of reserves in its captive mines, limestone is also being

procured through third Parties Mines in the vicinity. Same travel through SH-95. After

commencment of this Pachhtardi Limestone Mine (Area- 18.03.88 ha), material will be

transpoarted from this mine in place of third party mines. Same transportation route will be

used for transportation of limestone from mine to plant (SH-95). Therefore, there will be no

change in pollution load due to transportation from mine to plant.

Due to the inception of mining project in the area, there will be a slight increase in pollution

levels, but the same will be controlled by adopting proper mitigation measures, as described

in the next para.

4.2.1.11 MITIGATION MEASURES

The following mitigation measures will be adopted to mitigate air pollution generated due to

the mining activities:

Drilling & blasting will not be carried out in the Mine area.

Haul roads & loading area will be regularly sprayed with water to arrest dust from being

air- borne.

Proper maintenance (preventive as well as scheduled maintenance) of vehicles will be

carried out regularly for minimization of generation of gaseous pollutants.

No overloading of material will be done during transportation.

Personal Protective Equipments (PPEs) such as dust masks will be provided to employees

working in dust prone areas.






Greenbelt along the Mining Lease periphery will be developed.

Periodical air quality monitoring will be carried out.






Figure 4.1: Isopleth showing Maximum GLC of PM10 Due to Mining Activity






Figure 4.2: Isopleth showing Maximum GLC of SO2 Due to Mining Activity






Figure 4.3: Isopleth showing Maximum GLC of NO2 Due to Mining Activity






Figure 4.4: Isopleth showing Maximum GLC of CO Due to Mining Activity






4.2.2 IMPACT OF NOISE / VIBRATIONS AND MITIGATION MEASURES

4.2.2.1 IMPACT OF NOISE ON WORKING ENVIRONMENT

With the mining operations for mine development, excavation and transportation of

limestone, it is imperative that noise levels would increase.

However, the expected noise levels are not likely to have any adverse effect from the

occupational health point of view.

1. Noise Generated due to Drilling, Excavation, Transportation and Crushing

Drilling is not proposed in this mining project. However, the noise levels in the working

environment will be maintained within the standards prescribed by Occupational Safety

and Health Administration (OSHA). These standards were established with the emphasis

on reducing the hearing loss. The permissible limits, as laid down by CPCB, are presented

in following table.

Table 4.5

Permissible Exposure in Cases of

Continuous Noise (CPCB, Govt. of India)

Duration Per Day (hours) Sound Level in dB(A)

8 90

4 93

2 96

1 99

½ 102

Source: CPCB (Govt of India)

2. Noise Generated Due to Blasting

Blasting is not proposed to be carried out for this mining project.

3. Noise Impact Analysis on Community

High noise levels will be confined to work zone areas only. It can be seen that noise levels

get diffused rapidly with distance. Noise level in the study area varied from 51.4 to 53.8

Leq dB(A) during day time and from 41.1 to 43.9 Leq dB(A) during night time. The

predicted noise levels indicate that there will be no significant increment to the ambient

noise levels.

In summary, it can be stated that the impact on the present noise levels due to mining

operations will be restricted to the work zone areas only. The impact on the ambient

noise levels is not felt at the settlement areas due to proposed development of greenbelt

and masking effect with the existing noise levels. Hence, the noise levels impact due to

mining operations on community will be insignificant.






4.2.2.2 MITIGATION MEASURES TO REDUCE NOISE LEVEL

The following control measures will be adopted to keep the ambient noise levels well below

the limits.

No drilling & blasting will be carried out in the Mine area.

All the HEMMs will be equipped with acoustic cabins for operators.

In order to reduce the effect of noise pollution, personal protective equipments like ear

plugs, ear muffs will be provided to workers exposed to high noise levels.

Scheduled & preventive maintenance of all the machinery will be carried out regularly.

Green belt will be developed around periphery of the mining lease to attenuate noise

level.

Regular monitoring of ambient noise level will be carried out.

4.2.2.3 IMPACT OF VIBRATION DUE TO BLASTING

Blasting is not proposed to be carried out for this mining project. Hence, there will be no

impact of vibration due to blasting.

4.2.3 IMPACT ON WATER ENVIRONMENT & MITIGATION MEASURES

4.2.3.1 IMPACT ON SURFACE WATER AND MITIGATION MEASURES

There is no surface water body i.e. nalla (s), streams or perennial river within the lease

area.

Along northern boundary and outside the lease area, there is one seasonal nallah, which

flows during rains only in East-West direction. During most part of the year this nallah

remains dry.

Water bodies like Vartu River and Vartu Dam also exists in the study area.

At the conceptual stage, 13.8690 ha area will be converted into water reservoir which will

serve as recharge pit.

4.2.3.2 IMPACT ON GROUND WATER AND MITIGATION MEASURES

General Ground level of the Lease area is 92 m AMSL. According to groundwater monitoring

Water level varies from 72 to 67 m AMSL (20 to 25 m bgl) and Ultimate working depth of the

mining operation will be 72 m AMSL (20 mbgl). As per the above details, Water table will not

be intersected due to mining activities.

Detailed Hydro-Geological Study has been carried out and same is given as Annexure VIII with

this Draft EIA/EMP Report.

4.2.3.3 WASTE WATER MANAGEMENT

Following measures will be adopted for waste water management:

There will be no waste water generation during mining process.

Domestic wastewater generated from mines office will be disposed off in soak pit via

septic tank.






Disposal of waste water from workshop will be treated by oil-water separator before its

use for dust suppression.

Periodical Ground water level & quality monitoring will be carried out.

4.2.3.4 WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES

A. Water Recycling

Waste water generated from workshop will be used for dust suppression after

separation of Oil & grease content.

B. Rain Water Harvesting

Rain Water harvesting Techniques will be implemented for conservation of water.

This technique will recharge the ground water table level of the area.

Total quantity of rainwater accumulated in mine pits during five year mine plan

period and up to conceptual year has been calculated using year wise pit

development plans, year wise pit sections for proposed mining and average annual

rainfall in the area. This entire water will be available in excess amount which may be

utilized for various purposes in mine activities i.e. dust suppression, green belt

development and domestic purposes other than drinking or can be discharged

through pump for usage of local villagers.

Total rainwater accumulated in the mine pits during next five years works out to be

0.15 mcm respectively. The daily water availability shall be minimum 13 cubic meters

in 1st year and maximum 65 cubic meters in 5th year respectively. The total water

requirement for mine activities shall be 22 KLD which shall amount to 0.006 mcm.

After 2nd year of mining operations, rainwater accumulated in mine pits shall be able

to cater the needs of overall water requirement i.e. 22 KLD even after reduction of

annual losses in the form of Evaporation and Groundwater recharge (up to 50%). At

the end of life of mine/conceptual stage, rainwater accumulated in area left for water

reservoir will be approximately 0.10 mcm/annum.

Year Excavated Area (m2)

Depth (m bgl)

Average Annual

Rainfall (m)

Annual Rain water Stored

(Cum)

Annual Losses (50%) {i.e. Evaporation -30%

& Groundwater Recharge - 20%)

Daily Available

Rainwater (Cum)

Five Year Mine Plan Period

I Year 1.28 15 0.752 9,626 4,813 13

II Year 2.7 15 0.752 20,304 10,152 28

III Year 3.95 15 0.752 29,704 14,852 41

IV Year 5.09 15 0.752 38,277 19,138 52

V Year 6.32 15 0.752 47,526 23,763 65

Total

1,45,437 72,718

Conceptual Stage (Water Reservoir)

1,36,240 20 0.752 1,02,452 51,226 140






4.2.4 IMPACT ON SOIL / LAND USE PATTERN & MITIGATION MEASURES

4.2.4.1 IMPACT ON SOIL ENVIRONMENT

Negligible amount of top soil will be generated which will be utilized concurrently for

plantation purpose. There is no proposal for stacking the top soil.

4.2.4.2 LANDSCAPE AND LAND USE PATTERN

Land use pattern of the lease area during operational, pre-operational and post-operational

phases have been given in following table:

TABLE 4.6

STAGE WISE LAND USE AND RECLAMATION AREA (Ha)

S. No Land Use Category

Pre

operational

(Present)

Operational

(At the end

of 5th Year)

Post Operational

(At the end of

life of mine)

1. Top Soil Dump - - -

2. Waste Dump - - -

3A. Excavation (Voids only) 1.1700 6.2390 13.8690

3B. Reclamation (Backfilled) - - -

4. Road - - -

5. Infrastructure (Admin building & roads etc.) 0.3000 0.4000 0.5500

6. Township Area - - -

7. Green belt - 2.0150 2.0150

8. Mineral Storage - - -

9. Undisturbed area 16.5688 9.3848 1.6048

Total 18.0388 18.0388 18.0388

Source: Approved Mining plan & Progressive Mine Closure Plan, page no.63

4.2.4.3 RECLAMATION PLAN FOR LAND

At the conceptual stage, total excavated area will be 13.8690 ha which will be converted

into water reservoir.

Green belt will be developed along the mine boundary on 2.0150 ha area.

1.6048 ha area will be covered under undisturbed area.

Conceptual plan showing impact of change of land use is given as Annexure IXB with this

Draft EIA/EMP report.






4.2.4.4 IDENTIFICATION OF IMPACTS ON LAND USE PATTERN DUE TO THE MINING ACTIVITY

a) Impact on Core Zone

The proposed limestone mining activities will be carried out within the 18.0388 ha.

area which is a Government waste land.

The land use of the lease area will alter from waste land to mining area including pits,

greenbelt, water reservoir etc.

At the conceptual stage, total excavated area will be 13.8690 ha which will be

converted into water reservoir. Green belt will be developed along the mine

boundary on 2.0150 ha area.

b) Impact on Buffer Zone:

There will be no change in land use of buffer zone due to proposed mining activity.

Awareness for new methodologies of agricultural practices viz. mixed farming, crop

rotation and agricultural cropping pattern suitable for the study area will also be

carried out under ESC to increase the agricultural productivity of the study area.

Mining activity will be confined to the mineralized zone and proper pollution control

measures will be adopted to restrict the pollution load within the active zone in order

to prevent any negative impact on nearby areas. There will be no change in land use

of buffer area. Adequate measures will be taken to control the pollutants within

active mine area. Therefore, no adverse impact is envisaged in the study area.

Recommendations:

Greenbelt will be developed along the mine periphery so that dust emission impacts

can be minimized on surrounding agriculture fields.

Awareness for new methodologies of the agricultural practices viz. mixed farming,

crop rotation and agricultural cropping pattern suitable for the lease area.

Providing seeds, manure and fertilizers from different sources.

Rainwater harvesting practices will be encouraged which will lead to ground water

recharge and ultimately increased productivity in the study area.

4.2.5 SOCIO – ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

The potential impact on socio-economic environment due to this mining project is given in

following heads.

4.2.5.1 POSITIVE IMPACTS

Employment:

Direct and indirect employment opportunities will be generated during mining operation and

other allied activities. Employment generated by SDCCL will provide a safe working






environment for workers. Preference for employment will be given to locals based on need,

eligibility and qualification.

Community Skills Development:

The local community will be benefitted from the training programmes that will be instituted

by SDCCL to enable the community labour force to work for their livelihood/Self-growth. This

training will improve their skill sets that will not only benefit SDCCL but also the community at

large during and after the project life.

Improved Standard of Living:

Employment opportunities created by the project will increase income of local community

and therefore improve the overall standard of living in the area.

Economic Exposure and Development:

Implementation of the project will make opportunities for sustainable livelihood, better

infrastructure facilities and services available to the people. This will expose and introduce

the local population to factors of economic development including the banking system,

financial services and credit and investment schemes. The exposure will enable community

members to invest their income and prevent dependency or living a life with a view of

“tomorrow will take care of itself”.

Impact on Civic Amenities

The impact of the proposed limestone project on the civic amenities will be positive. With

improved transportation facilities, educational facilities and other recreational facilities etc.

there will be improvement in civic amenities. The communication facilities will also improve in

the area.

4.2.5.2 ADVERSE SOCIAL IMPACTS

Health Impacts

The project may trigger negative health impacts through increased dust, creation of breeding

grounds for disease vectors, population influx which might introduce new diseases in the

area and pressure on sanitation facilities.

Livelihood Change

Due to the labour intensity of the mining sector, the project will attract the more able-bodied

persons from the community which in turn will lead to low labour availability in other sectors

of the economy including agricultural, labour intensive jobs etc. project will have insignificant

impact on livelihood change.

Population Growth

This project will not have any substantial impact on the population growth. The proposed

limestone project will generate employment opportunities for the people of nearby villages

and rehabilitated families rendering positive impact on the area on the whole.






4.2.5.3 MITIGATION MEASURES

Mitigation Health Impacts

As mentioned in 4.2.1, the incremental GLCs for various air pollutants will be restricted within

the lease area and the impacts will be negligible on the nearby villages. Nevertheless,

Awareness programmes on health hazards will be conducted to create awareness amongst

the employees as well as the local population. SDCCL will do CER activities in the area of

Health facilities by means of providing primary health services covering nearby villages

through health extenders, in conjunction with Government and NGOs. The health issues can

be monitored and addressed in this manner. SDCCL will consider Health facilities under its

CER activities.

Health Care Facilities

Proper health care facilities will be provided to the employees of limestone Mine along with

their families. The medical facilities in form of primary medical camps will also be extended to

local people in the nearby areas under CER activities.

Managing Loss of Livelihood and Income:

To cushion the population against impacts of mine closure, adequate advance intimation will

be given to employees and contractors to allow them to source alternative opportunities.

Skills development programmes will also be undertaken by SDCCL to ensure sustainable

livelihood for people of the nearby areas.

4.2.6 IMPACT ON HUMAN SETTLEMENT

The proposed limestone mining activities will be carried out within the 18.0388 ha. area which

is a Government waste land.

By carrying out detailed geological exploration and computation of reserves and

subsequently in mine planning, maximum effort has been given to keep the village

settlements outside by a safe margin as per the safety provisions. Nearest Village is pachhtar

about 50 m far in West direction from mine site. Greenbelt will be developed on 7.5 m wide

belt all around the lease periphery. Due to the soft nature of the mineral, drilling and blasting

is not proposed for this mining project. However, Following Protection measures will be

taken to mitigate the impact of mining activities on nearest habitation:

Mining will be carried out as per the provisions outlined in mining plan approved by

Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM).

Regular ambient air quality monitoring and noise monitoring will be done.

All measures will be adopted to control fugitive dust emission during mining operation.

Water sprinkling will be done on the haul roads to suppress the dust.

4.2.7 PUBLIC HEALTH IMPLICATIONS

As per the survey carried out in the study area, common diseases in the region are Diarrhoea,

Viral fever, Typhoid, Dermatitis, Urinary tract infections, Conjunctivitis, Cataract, Arthritis,






Gastrointestinal disease, malaria etc. None of these can be related to the project and relied

activities of project.

Greenbelt will be developed in safety zone.

Air quality modelling has been carried out & incremental value, i.e. 1.03 µg/m3 due to mine

within the lease area.

No waste water will be generated due to mining operations.

Pollution control measures for ambient air, water, noise will be taken to maintain within

the prescribed standards.

Regular Ambient air quality monitoring, noise monitoring & water quality analysis will be

done.

Efforts will be made under CER to improve the hygiene, sanitation, education and

infrastructure of the nearby villagers.

All the employees when inducted will be medically examined. Further, they will also be

medically examined at periodical interval.

4.2.8 IMPACT ON LOCAL TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE

SDCCL have an existing Cement Plant situated at Digvijaygram (Sikka), District- Jamnagar,

Gujarat which is about 86.95 km far away from mine site (By road distance).

About 1167 Tonnes per day mineral will be transported from mine site to cement plant.

Transportation of limestone from mine site to plant will be done by hired Trucks /

dumpers via SH – 95 (Within 10 km radius study area).

Traffic survey has been done as per Indian Roads Congress Guidelines for the mine at one

survey point marked on transportation route map given below:

Table 4.7

Details of traffic survey Point

Survey Point Coordinates Landmark Aerial distance &

direction from mine site

SH-95 21° 53' 04.72"N 69° 41' 33.12"E

Near Bhavneshwar Village ~2.8 km in North direction

Source: Filed Survey

Draft Environment Impact Assessment Report of Shree Digvijay Cement Company Ltd. For Proposed Pachhtardi Limestone Mine (Area- 18.03.88 ha) with Production Capacity of Limestone 0.35 Million TPA




Table 4.8

Traffic Volume Count Survey (Hourly)

Name of the Road: SH -95 (Porbandar to Jamnagar Road) Date of Survey: 01.02.2018 to 02.02.2018

Fast Vehicles Slow Vehicles

Time of

Monitoring

Motor Cycle or

Scooter

Passenger Car,

Pick up van or

Auto Rickshaw

CAR/VANS BUSES Trucks CYCLES CYCLE

RIKSHAW

Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn

6-7 AM 17 12 23 6 8 12 3 2 17 23 2 3 Nil Nil

7-8 AM 32 28 13 7 13 19 4 6 19 19 Nil Nil Nil Nil

8-9 AM 48 62 11 9 22 17 5 3 7 22 Nil Nil Nil Nil

9-10 AM 84 72 21 16 18 17 2 5 20 17 1 2 Nil Nil

10-11 AM 76 83 18 21 21 21 1 2 18 24 Nil Nil Nil Nil

11-12 PM 52 47 27 28 22 18 2 3 21 24 Nil Nil Nil Nil

12-1 PM 62 77 17 22 16 24 3 2 26 18 1 Nil Nil Nil

1-2 PM 78 85 19 27 18 13 4 1 18 28 Nil Nil Nil Nil

2-3 PM 102 88 36 31 13 21 1 3 21 17 Nil Nil Nil Nil

3-4 PM 98 71 42 38 23 16 3 5 32 26 2 1 Nil Nil

4-5 PM 73 82 29 32 11 17 2 1 22 27 2 Nil Nil Nil

5-6 PM 72 80 30 20 10 15 2 1 20 32 Nil Nil Nil Nil

6-7 PM 67 75 28 17 8 10 1 Nil 17 30 Nil Nil Nil Nil

7-8 PM 63 70 26 12 5 7 Nil 1 14 32 Nil Nil Nil Nil

8-9 PM 62 58 21 Nil 5 12 Nil Nil 12 27 Nil Nil Nil Nil

9-10 PM 59 47 18 Nil 4 11 Nil Nil 7 17 Nil Nil Nil Nil

10-11 PM 2 1 3 5 8 4 5 3 10 21 Nil Nil Nil Nil

11-12 AM 1 1 2 3 7 4 2 1 12 15 Nil Nil Nil Nil





12-1 AM Nil Nil Nil 1 Nil Nil Nil Nil 5 9 Nil Nil Nil Nil

1-2 AM Nil Nil 2 Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 13 16 Nil Nil Nil Nil

2-3 AM Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 19 22 Nil Nil Nil Nil

3-4 AM 2 1 5 7 3 2 Nil Nil 10 8 Nil Nil Nil Nil

4-5 AM 7 8 13 11 5 3 2 1 17 15 Nil Nil Nil Nil

5-6 AM 12 15 20 22 18 15 4 5 24 20 Nil Nil Nil Nil

Table 4.9

No of Vehicles per day for SH-95

S. No. VEHICLES DISTRIBUTION NUMBER OF VEHICLES

DISTRIBUTION/DAY

PASSENGER CAR

UNIT (PCU)

TOTAL NUMBER OF VEHICLE (PCU)/DAY

1 Two wheelers 2132 0.5 1066

2 Three wheelers 761 1.0 761

3 Car/Vans 536 1.0 536

4 Buses 96 3.0 288

5 Trucks/Tipper 910 3.0 2730

Total 4435 - 5381/24= 224.20 PCU/hr






Table 4.10

Existing Traffic Scenario & LOS for traffic survey point

S.

No

ROAD V (VOLUME IN

PCU/HR)

RECOMMENDED

SERVICE VOLUME

(CAPACITY IN PCU/HR)

EXISTING

VEHICLE/VELOCITY

(V/C) RATIO

LEVEL OF

SERVICE

(LOS)

1 SH-95 (Porbandar to

Jamnagar Road)

224.20 625* 0.35 B

*Recommended service volume for two lane road as per IRC guidelines for capacity of roads in

rural areas (IRC: 64-1990)

Table 4.11

Capacity as per IRC: 64-1990

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

During Mine Operation

Total Capacity of mine: 3,50,000 TPA

No. of working days: 300 Days

Extraction & Transportation of mineral: 1167 TPD

Working hours per day: 16 hours in 2 shifts

Number of dumpers deployed per day = 10

Capacity of dumpers = 20 tonnes

Number of trips/Frequency of Dumper deployed/day (up & down) = 12

Number of trips/Frequency of Dumper deployed/hr (up & down) = 0.75

Increase in PCU/hr: (No. of trips per/hour X PCU) = 0.75 x 3= 2.25

Table 4.12

Modified Traffic Scenario & LOS

S.

No

ROAD INCREASED

PCUS/ STATE

HIGHWAY

V (VOLUME IN

PCU/HR)

C (CAPACITY

IN PCU/HR)

MODIFIED

V/C RATIO

LOS

1 SH-95

(Porbandar to

Jamnagar Road)

2.25 X 100% 224.20 +2.25=

226.45

625* 0.36

B

*Recommended service volume for two lane road as per IRC guidelines for capacity of roads in rural areas

(IRC: 64-1990)





Fig 4.5: Transportation Route Map






4.2.8.1 CONCLUSION

The LOS value is “Good” for State Highway i.e., SH-95 (Porbandar to Jamnagar road) So the

additional load on the carrying Capacity of the concern roads is not likely to have any change

in the LOS value.

4.2.8.2 MEASURES FOR TRANSPORTATION

Following mitigation measures will be adopted to reduce the impact on local transport

infrastructure:

Only vehicles with PUC certificate will be allowed to transport the mineral from mine to

plant.

Mineral transported through vehicles will not be overloaded.

Dust suppression will be done by regular sprinkling of water on haul roads.

Proper maintenance of transportation vehicles helps in reducing fugitive pollution due to

exhaust fumes.

4.2.9 IMPACT ON BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT

Barda Wildlife Sanctuary is found at an aerial distance of 1.5 km from the mine site and ESZ of

Barda Wildlife Sanctuary is at an aerial distance of 1.18 km from the mine site.

Certificate along with map has been obtained from the State Forest Department vide their

letter No A/JMN/TE.7/282/2017-18 dated 07.10.2017 and vide letter no vide their letter No

K/JMN/T.7/359/2018-19 dated 04.08.2018 with regard to the exact distance of the mine lease

(in kilometer) from the boundary of wild life sanctuary. (Copy of the same is enclosed as

Annexure IVB). As final notification is published by MoEFCC declaring Eco-Sensitive zone

around Barda Wildlife Sanctuary dated 28.04.2017 and according to that, our mine site not

falling in ESZ of Barda Wildlife Sanctuary. Therefore, NBWL Clearance is not required.

This is a Limestone mining project and No forest land falls within the lease area. At the

conceptual stage, an area of about 2.015 ha in the Area will be covered under greenbelt which

will improve the green cover and aesthetic environment of the area.

4.2.9.1 IMPACT ON FLORA

No adverse impact is envisaged on the existing flora, as there will be no deforestation by

mining operation. Plantation will be developed in the lease area as per plantation

programme. These activities will help to improve the floral cover of the area. The greenbelt

and plantation development will eventually attract micro fauna, birds etc. in the area.

Assistance will be taken from local forest department in selection of species of plants so that

green coverage could improve very fast. The varieties would include those plants, which are

suitable to the area.

4.2.9.2 IMPACT ON FAUNA

Authentication of list of flora & fauna has been done by State Forest Dept vide their letter No

K/JMN/T.7/204/2018-19 dated 28.06.2018 (Copy enclosed as Annexure IVC). As per the survey






report, Three Schedule –I species i.e. Peafowl, Monitor Lizard and Leopard were observed

within the study area. Conservation Plan along with the Budget has been prepared. (Copy of

the same is enclosed as Annexure IV-D).

Proper Environment mitigation measures will be adopted; therefore, mining will not cause

any adverse impact on existing wildlife.

Adequate measures for keeping noise level well within permissible limit will be taken to

prevent disturbance to wild life. Mine lease area will be fenced for preventing the entry of

wildlife into the mine area.

4.2.9.3 MEASURES FOR MINIMIZING IMPACT ON FAUNA

Following measures will be adopted to minimize the impact of mining on faunal environment

of the area.

Measures will be taken and environment management plan will be implemented to curb

pollution of air, water, land and noise environment.

Greenbelt development and plantation helps in creating habitats for local faunal species

and to create better environment for various fauna.

Creating and developing awareness for nature and wildlife in the nearby villages.

4.2.10 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

Occupational health and safety (OHS) is a multidisciplinary field concerned with the safety,

health and welfare of people at work. The goal of occupational safety and health programs

includes fostering a safe and healthy work environment. OHS may also protect co-workers,

family members, employers, customers, and many others who might be affected by the

workplace environment.

Occupational Health & Safety is based on the following three aspects:-

• Hazard identification

• Risk assessment

• Determination of applicable controls

A Hazard Identification and Risk (HIRA) Analysis is a systematic way to identify and analyze

hazards to determine their scope, impact and the vulnerability of the built environment to

such hazards and its purpose is to ensure that there is a formal process for hazard

identification, risk assessment and control to effectively manage hazards that may occur

within the workplaces. Details regarding occupational health hazards as well as mitigation

measures have been discussed as under:

S.

No

Hazards and

Sources

Anticipated

impacts

Preventive Measures Control Measures

1. Exposure to heat

due to:

Sun exposure

Working

temperature

Dehydration,

Fatigue,

Headache

Training and awareness to

workers

Implementation of safety

standards and awareness.

Adequate drinking water

Onsite emergency preparedness

Rest shelter in M.L. area

Personal Protective Equipment viz.

helmet, boots.







supply.

Use of HEMM having A.C

cabins.

2. Physical hazards

due to :-

Slips and falls

Contact with, or

capture in,

moving

machinery

Physical

injury

Use of reflective jackets

and other PPEs

Implementation of safety

standards and awareness.

Training & education

No loose fitting clothes will

be permitted within the

Mine

Personal Protective Equipment viz.

helmet, boots


3. Exposure to Noise

& Vibration due to

:-

HEMM

operations

Transportation

Over

exposure

may lead to

hearing

impairment

HEMMs provided with

ergonomically designed

operator’s cabin

Regular maintenance of

HEMMs

Regular Noise level survey

Use of silencers & mufflers, sound

proof cabins,

Personal hearing protection like

ear plugs/muffs.

Limited/discontinuous exposure to

noise HEMM operations & job

rotation.

4. Exposure to dust

due to :-

Excavation

Loading

Transportation

Breathing

problem &

lung

disorders

Control of dust at

generation point through

water/mist spraying

Maintenance of HEMM

Use of HEMM having A.C

cabins.

Green belt development

Use of PPEs, as necessary (e.g.

dust masks).


4.2.10.1 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND RELATED DISEASE

The following table depicts the potential effects due to limestone mining.

S NO. EFFECT SYMPTOMS FIRST AID MEASURES

1. Eyes Contact can cause irritation of eyes. Immediately flushing of eyes with generous

amounts of water. Pulling back of eyelid while

flushing to ensure that all limestone dust has

been washed out. Seeking medical attention

promptly if the initial flushing of the eyes does

not remove the irritant. No rubbing of eyes.

2. Skin Contact can cause mild irritation of skin. Brushing off or removing as much dry

limestone as possible. Washing of exposed

area with large amounts of water.

3. Inhalation It can cause mild irritation of the

respiratory system. Long-term exposure

may cause permanent damage. Limestone

is not listed by Mine Safety and Health

Administration (MSHA), OSHA, or

International Agency for Research on

Moving victim to fresh air. Seeking medical

attention.






Cancer (IARC) as a carcinogen. However,

It may contain trace amounts of

crystalline silica in the form of quartz or

crystobalite, which has been classified by

IARC as a Group I carcinogen to humans

when inhaled. Inhalation of free silica can

also cause a chronic lung disorder,

silicosis.

4.2.10.2 IMPLEMENTATION OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES

Occupational Health and Safety measures result in improving the conditions under which

workers are employed. It improves not only their physical efficiency but also provides

protection to their life. SDCCL will adopt the following safety measures:

Continuous monitoring for compliance of SOPs.

Pit Safety Committee will be formed and recommendations given by committee will be

implemented.

Awareness for safety and occupational health will be implemented like posters, safety

films, etc.,

Safety clauses in contract order.

To depute Environment Health & Safety team

Medical exam for fitness before employment as per standards in Form P-1 of Mines Rules

1955.

Periodical medical examination as per Mines Rule 1955- will be done every 5 years as per

standards laid down in Form P.

The persons working in dusty environment will be examined every year as per the DGMS

circular No. 01 of 21.01.2010.

All employees will undergo medical examination as per the recommendation of 10

National Conference of safety in Mines.

Besides that, to avoid any adverse effect on the health of workers due to various

pollutants, sufficient measures relating to safety and health will also be practiced.

Provision of rest shelters for mine workers with amenities like drinking water etc.

Training of employees for use of safety appliances and first aid in vocational training

center.

Removal of unsafe conditions and prevention of unsafe acts

Detailed analysis of each and every incident

Periodic inspection by internal and external safety experts

Celebrations of various safety events for awareness

An effective and clearly audible means of giving warning, in case of fire, to every person

are provided at the site. A free passage–way giving access to each means of escape in

case of fire will be maintained for the use of all workers.

Regular maintenance and testing of all equipment as per manufacturers’ guidelines.






Close surveillance of the factors in working environment and work practices which may

affect environment and workers health.

Working of mine will be done as per approved mining plan and environmental plans.

Implementation of comprehensive Hearing Conservation Programs. The hearing

conservation program requires employers to monitor noise exposure levels in a way that

accurately identifies employees exposed to noise at or above 85 decibels (dB) averaged

over 8 working hours, or an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA). Employers must

monitor all employees whose noise exposure is equivalent to or greater than a noise

exposure received in 8 hours where the noise level is constantly 85 dB. Project specific

Hearing Conservation Plan to be prepared covering the aspects of monitoring, testing,

evaluation and protection of noise.

All safety measures will be taken which includes the use of safety appliances such as:

Mask for protection from dust (DGMS approved design, dust free disposable facial

mask as per IS: 9473)

Ear Muffs

Safety Helmets

Reflective jackets

Safety Belts

Safety Shoes

Goggles etc.

Availability of Medical facilities for proposed mine and establishment of first aid stations

equipped with first aid boxes in the mine premises.

Conduction of internal audits and evaluation of legal compliance.

In order to ensure adequate implementation of the OHS measures suggested, SDCCL will

adhere to the pre & periodical medical examination program. Details of the same are given in

Chapter X, Para 10.5 of this Draft EIA/EMP Report.

4.3 CONCLUSION

As discussed above, it is safe to say that the project will not cause any significant impact on

the environment of the area, as adequate preventive measures will be adopted to contain

various pollutants generated due to the mining project within permissible limits. Continuous

development of Green belt around the mining lease boundary will minimize the environment

pollution and improve the aesthetic beauty. Further the development of water ponds and

greenbelt will remain useful for local community. The project will also increase employment

benefit and revenue to the Government.

CHAPTER-V

ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES (TECHNOLOGY & SITE)

Draft Environment Impact Assessment Report of Shree Digvijay Cement Company Ltd. For Proposed Pachhtardi Limestone Mine (Area-

18.03.88 ha) with Production Capacity of limestone 0.35 Million TPA


Draft EIA/EMP Report


CHAPTER-V

ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES (TECHNOLOGY & SITE)

5.1 GENERAL

A comparison of alternatives helps to determine the best method of achieving the project

objectives with minimum environmental impacts or indicates the most environment friendly

and cost effective options.

Every mine needs to be planned in a way that the mineral is extracted to the maximum extent

without causing severe irreversible environmental damages.

5.2 ANALYSIS OF SITE

The minerals are site specific and they are mined where they are situated. The area i.e. mine

site is found suitable one as existence of mineral is proved in accordance of the Mineral

(Evidence of Mineral Contents) Rules- 2015. In order to cater the limestone requirement for

the existing captive cement plant having production capacity of 1.20 Million TPA cement,

located at Digvijaygram (Sikka), District –Jamnagar, Gujrat, SDCCL has proposed a Pachhtardi

Limestone Mine (ML area- 18.03.88 ha) with Limestone Production Capacity 0.35 Million TPA

At survey No 78, Village- Pachhtardi, Taluka- Bhanvad, District- Devbhumi Dwarka (Erstwhile

Jamnagar) (Gujarat).

5.3 ANALYSIS OF TECHNOLOGY

The Proposed mining method is Opencast Fully Mechanized Eco-friendly mining method.

Without drilling & blasting, excavation will be done either by deployment of Surface Miner &

Loader combination or by Ripper dozer and Excavator combination with maximum bench

height of 7.5 meters and minimum working bench width of 7.5 Meters. Loading operations

will be carried out by loaders/Excavator. Transportation of limestone from working face to

cement plant will be carried out by hired Trucks / dumpers.

5.4 CONCLUSION

This limestone mine is a captive mine of SDCCL. The mineral mined at this mine will be used

for the manufacture of clinker/cement at the integrated cement plant. From the nature &

extent of the deposit, the reserves & the quality has been proved with adequate degree of

reliability. As the minerals are site specific and they are mined where they are situated, no

alternative site has been considered. Hence, no Change in site and technology envisaged.

CHAPTER-VI

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME


ha) with Production Capacity of limestone 0.35 Million TPA




CHAPTER–VI

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME

6.1 INTRODUCTION

Post Project Monitoring is an essential part to check the impact of project related activity.

Hence monitoring of various environmental parameters will be carried out on a regular basis

to ascertain the following:

Status of Pollution within the mine site and in its vicinity.

To generate data for predictive or corrective purpose in respect of pollution.

To examine the efficiency of pollution control system adopted at the site.

To assess environmental impacts.

Monitoring will be carried out at the site as per the norms of CPCB.

Environmental Monitoring Programme will be conducted for various environmental

components as per conditions stipulated in Environmental Clearance Letter issued by

MoEFCC & Consent to Operate issued by SPCB.

Six monthly compliance reports will be submitted every year to Regional Office by 1st of June,

& 1st of December. Quarterly compliance Report for conditions stipulated in Consent to

Operate will be submitted to SPCB on regular basis.

6.2 FORMATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CELL (EMC)

In order to maintain the environmental quality within the standards, regular monitoring of

various environmental components is necessary. Shree Digvijay Cement Company Ltd.

(SDCCL) will have an Environmental Management Cell (EMC) for environmental monitoring

and control. The EMC team takes care of pollution monitoring aspects and implementation of

control measures.

A group of qualified and efficient engineers with technicians will be deputed for

maintenance, up keeping and monitoring the pollution control equipment, to keep them in

working mode at the best of their efficiencies. The Organizational structure of EMC is given in

Chapter – X of this Draft EIA/EMP Report.

6.2.1 RESPONSIBILITIES OF EMC

The responsibilities of the EMC include the following:

Environmental monitoring.

Commissioning of pollution control equipment.

Specification and regulation of maintenance schedules for pollution control equipment.

Ensuring that standards are maintained.

Developing the Green Belt.

Ensuring water use will be minimized.

Implementation of the Environmental Management Plan.






6.3 MEASUREMENT METHODOLOGIES

6.3.1 INSTRUMENTS TO BE USED

The following instruments will be used for data collection work in the monitoring schedule:

1. Respirable Dust Sampler (RDS)

2. Fine Particulate Smapler (FPS)

3. Sound Level Meter

4. Micro Meteorological Station

5. Water level indicator

6.3.2 MONITORING PROGRAMME

The post project Monitoring includes details of any major/ minor impact in the core zone and

area within buffer zone for the following parameters: -

Micro - Meteorological data

Ambient Air Quality Monitoring

Noise Level Monitoring

Water quality and level monitoring

Medical check-up of the employees.

6.3.2.1 MONITORING SCHEDULE

Details of Environmental Monitoring schedule, which will be undertaken for various

environmental components, are detailed below:

TABLE: 6.1

Post Project Monitoring

S. No. DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY OF MONITORING

1. Meteorological Data Daily

2. Ambient Air Quality at mine site Quarterly/ Half Yearly

3. Water Quality Quarterly/ Half Yearly

4. Noise Level Monitoring Quarterly/ Half Yearly

5. Soil Quality Half Yearly/Yearly

6. Socio – economic status of nearby area Yearly

6.3.3 METHODOLOGY ADOPTED

Post project monitoring will be carried out as per conditions stipulated in Environmental

Clearance Letter issued by MoEFCC, Consent issued by SPCB as well as according to CPCB

guidelines. The mine site is considered as core zone and the area lying within 10 km radius

from the mine site is considered as the buffer zone where some impacts may be observed on

physical and biological environment. In the Buffer zone slight impact may be observed and

that too it may be occasional.

The following table is showing details of Post Project Monitoring programme:






TABLE: 6.2

POST PROJECT MONITORING PROGRAMME

Attributes Sampling Measurement

Method

Test Procedure

A. Air Environment Network Frequency

Meteorological

• Wind speed

• Wind direction

• Dry bulb

temperature

• Wet bulb

temperature

• Relative humidity

• Rainfall

Minimum 1

at project

site

Regularly in

one season

by Weather

Monitoring

Station

Mechanical/automatic

weather station

-

Pollutants

• PM10

4 locations

at mine

boundary

As per

Revised

National

Ambient Air

Quality

Standards

(NAAQS)

vide MoEF

circular,

dated

16.11.2009

Gravimetric method -

• PM2.5 Gravimetric method -

• SO2 Improved West &

Gaeke method

Absorption in Potassium

Tetra Chloromercurate

followed by Colorimetric

estimation using P-

Rosaniline hydrochloride

and Formaldehyde (IS:

5182 Part - II).

• NO2 Modified Jacob &

Hochheiser (Na-

Arsenite) Method

Absorption in dill NaOH

and then estimated

colorimetrically with

sulphanilamide and N (I-

Nepthyle) Ethylene

diamine Dihydro-chloride

and Hydrogen Peroxide

(IS: 5182 Part 6)

B. Water Environment






pH, Turbidity, Colour,

Odour, Taste,

TDS, Total Hardness,

Calcium hardness,

Magnesium hardness,

Chloride, Fluoride,

Sulphate, Nitrates,

Alkalinity,

Iron, Manganese,

Set of

grab

samples

during pre

and post-

monsoon

for ground

water

Diurnal and

Season wise

As per IS 10500-2012 Samples for water quality

should be collected and

analyzed as per: IS: 2488

(Part 1-5) methods for

sampling and testing of

Industrial effluents

Standard methods for

examination of water and

wastewater analysis

published by American

Public Health Association.

C. Noise

Noise levels at Day &

night time -Leq dB (A)

Mine

Boundary,

High noise

generating

areas

within the

lease area

Quarterly /

Half yearly

As per CPCB norms

As per CPCB norms

6.3.4 LOCATIONS OF MONITORING STATIONS

The location of the AAQM monitoring stations are selected on the basis of prevailing micro –

meteorological conditions of the area like; Wind Direction & Wind Speed, Relative Humidity,

Temperature. 4-6 AAQM stations will be selected to assess the ambient air quality of the area.

Noise level is also to be measured in core area as well as study area. Water & Soil monitoring

locations will be decided on the basis of general slope of the area & drainage pattern.

Locations for the post project monitoring are as under.

TABLE: 6.3

LOCATIONS OF MONITORING STATIONS

S. No. Description Location

1. Ambient Air Quality Mine site, Villages in down Wind direction of the mine site

2. Meteorological data Mine site

3. Noise Level

Monitoring

Mine Boundary, High noise generating areas within the Mine

boundary

4. Water Level & Quality Surface & Ground water sources (Study area)

5. Socio–economic

status

Study area (on yearly basis)






6.3.5 DATA ANALYSIS

Monitoring data analysis will be done by MoEFCC approved laboratory and as per CPCB

guidelines & will be submitted to concerned authority (specified in Environment Clearance

Letter issued by MoEFCC & Consent issued by CPCB) on regular basis.

6.4 DETAILED BUDGET-

The budget proposed for this Limestone Mining Project is as follows:

Capital Cost of the Project: Rs. 5.0 Crore/-

Capital Cost for EMP: Rs. 0.50 Crore/-

Recurring Cost for EMP: Rs 0.10 Crore per annum/-

Table - 6.4

EMP Cost Breakup (in Lac)

S.

No Particulars

Capital cost Annual recurring cost

Proposed Proposed

1. Pollution Control

(Separately provide break-up) 33.0 5.0

2. Pollution Monitoring

(Separately provide break-up) - 1.0

3. Occupational Health 5.0 2.0

4. Green Belt/Mine/Township 12.0 1.0

5. Reclamation / Rehabilitation of mined out area - 1.0

6. Others (specify) - -

Total 50.0 10.0

CHAPTER-VII

ADDITIONAL STUDIES






CHAPTER–VII

ADDITIONAL STUDIES

7.0 INTRODUCTION

As per EIA Notification dated 14th September, 2006 as amended on time to time, MoEFCC,

New Delhi has suggested Terms of References (ToRs) for the preparation of the

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report and Environmental Management Plan (EMP)

vide their letter no. J-11015/240/2016-IA.II (M) dated 9th January, 2018.

The following Additional Studies were carried out in reference to the additional Terms of

References:

1. Public Consultation

2. Hydro-geological Study & Rain Water Harvesting Plan

3. Risk Assessment & Disaster Management Plan

7.1 PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Public hearing is yet to be conducted for the Pachhhtardi limestone mining project.

7.2 HYDRO-GEOLOGICAL STUDY & RAINWATER HARVESTING PLAN

Detailed Hydro- Geological Study and rainwater harvesting Report has been prepared and

copy of the same is enclosed as Annexure VIII.

7.3 RISK ASSESSMENT AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN

7.3.1 DEFINITION

A major emergency in a work is one which has the potential to cause serious injury or loss of

life. It may cause extensive damage to property and serious disruption both inside and

outside the work. It would normally require the assistance of emergency services to handle it

effectively.

7.3.2 SCOPE

An important element of mitigation is emergency planning i.e. recognizing that accidents are

possible, assessing the consequences of such accidents and deciding on the emergency

procedures, both on site and off site that needs to be implemented in the event of an

emergency.

Emergency planning is just one aspect of safety and cannot be considered in isolation.

7.3.3 OBJECTIVE

The objective of onsite disaster management plan for the captive mine is to be in a state of

perpetual readiness through training and development to immediately control and arrest any

emergency situation so as to avert a full fledged disaster and the consequence of human and

property damage and in the event of a disaster still occurring, to manage the same so that






the risk of the damage to life and property is minimized. SDCCL will make Emergency

Preparedness & Responses. The overall objectives of the emergency plan are:

(a) To localize the emergency and, if possible eliminate it; and

(b) To minimize the effect of the accident on people and property.

(c) Elimination of hazards by local/supervisory personnel and minimizing effects include

rendering first aid, evacuation, hospitalization, rehabilitation

(d) To seek help from outside sources, if required

(e) Notice/information to authorities

7.3.4 IDENTIFICATION OF HAZARDS

The possibility of the following may be there for such projects:

(a) Inundation of pit during excessive rains.

(b) Falling of the persons in the pit.

(c) Accidents due to machinery.

7.3.5 DISASTER MANAGEMENT

For the systematic working of open cast mine, benching will be made. During any of the

above hazards, the incharge on duty will immediately inform the mines manger and

remove all the persons from the disaster site.

The mines manager will make the arrangements to deal with disaster.

If the disaster is of higher magnitude, he will inform the same to Police, District Collector,

DGMS and IBM. The following arrangements will be made at the mine.

a. Availability of high capacity pumps, firefighting equipment, ambulances etc.

b. Formation of team to deal with the hazards.

c. Arrangements for removal of employed persons from disaster site.

d. Display of Telephone Nos. of District Collector, Police and Hospital and contacting

them, if required.

7.3.6 PRECAUTIONS

To avoid all these disasters at working place and to minimize their effects following

precautions shall be taken and arrangement shall be made at the working place.

(i) Periodical maintenance of mine machineries.

(ii) The persons shall be trained properly to handle the situation.

(iii) Detailed warning system, implementation procedure, emergency control centre shall

be maintained at the mine with names of trained persons.

(iv) Details and availability of heavy machinery, fire-fighting equipment shall be available at

the site.

(v) Proper arrangements shall be made for treatment of injured person, if any.

(vi) All the safety equipment shall be available at the mine.






7.3.7 POST DISASTER ANALYSIS AND EVALUATION

When the emergency is over, the team will carry out a detailed analysis of cause of

accident/occurrence, evaluate the influence of various factors and find out the procedures to

minimize them in future. At the same time adequacy of disaster management plan will be

evaluated and shortcomings will be rectified to improve the plan.

7.3.8 OFF-SITE EMERGENCY PLANNING

7.3.8.1 INTRODUCTION

The off-site emergency plan is an integral part of any hazard control system. It would be

based on those accidents identified by the works management, which could affect people

and the environment outside the works. Thus, the off-site plan follows logically from the

analysis that took place to provide the basis for the on-site plan and the two plans should,

therefore, complement each other. The key feature of a good off-site emergency plan is

flexibility in its application to emergencies other than those specifically included in the

formation of the plan. The roles of the various parties that may be involved in the

implementation of an off-site plan are described below. The responsibility for the off-site plan

will be likely to rest either with the works management or with the local authority.

Either way, the plan must identify an emergency coordinating officer who would take overall

command of the off-site activities. As with the on-site plan, an emergency control center will

be required within which the emergency coordinating officer can operate. An early decision

will be required in many cases on the advice to be given to people living “within range” of the

accident –in particular whether they should be evacuated or told to go indoors. Consideration

of evacuation may include the following factors:

a. In the case of a major fire but without explosion risk (e.g. an oil storage tank), only

persons close to the fire are likely to need evacuation, although a severe smoke hazard

may require this to be reviewed periodically.

b. But if the fire escalates it might be necessary to evacuate people nearby, but only if there

is time; if insufficient time exists, people would be advised to stay indoors and shield

themselves from the fire while measures are taken by those outside to deal with it.

7.3.8.2 ASPECTS TO BE INCLUDED IN AN OFF-SITE EMERGENCY PLAN

Some of the aspects to be included in off-site emergency plan are as follows:

1. Organization

Details of command structure, warning systems, implementation procedures, emergency

control centers, name and appointments of incident controller, site main controller, their

deputies and other key personnel.

2. Special Emergency Equipment






Details of availability and location of heavy lifting gear, bulldozers, specified fire-fighting

equipment, fireboats.

3. Voluntary Organizations

Details of organizers, telephone numbers, resources, etc.

4. Meteorological information

Arrangements for obtaining details of weather conditions prevailing at the time and

weather forecasts will be made.

5. Humanitarian Arrangements

Transport, evacuation centers, emergency feeding, treatment of injured, first aid,

ambulances, temporary mortuaries.

6. Public Information

Arrangements for: -

(i) Dealing with the media-press office

(ii) Informing relatives, etc.

7. Assessment

Arrangements for: -

(i) Collecting information on the causes of the emergency

(ii) Reviewing the efficiency and effectiveness of all aspects of the emergency plan.

7.3.8.3 ROLE OF THE EMERGENCY COORDINATING OFFICER

The various emergency services will be coordinated by an Emergency Coordinating Officer

(ECO) who is likely to be a senior police officer but, depending on the circumstances, could be

a senior fire officer. The ECO will liaise closely with the site main controller. Again depending

on local arrangements, for very severe incidents with major or prolonged off-site

consequences, the external control may pass to a senior local authority administrator or even

an administrator appointed by the Central or State Government.

7.3.8.4 ROLES OF MAJOR HAZARD MANAGEMENTS

Where the local authority has the organization to formulate the plan, the role of

management in off-site emergency planning will be to establish liaison with those preparing

the plans and to provide information appropriate to such plans. This will include a description

of possible on-site accidents with potential for off-site harm, together with their

consequences and an indication of the relative likelihood of the accidents.

Advice should be provided by the Mine Management to all the outside organizations which

may become involved in handling the emergency off-site and which will need previously to

have familiarized themselves with some of the technical aspects of the works activities, e.g.

emergency services, medical departments, etc.






7.3.8.5 ROLE OF THE LOCAL AUTHORITY

In some places the duty to prepare the off-site plan lies with the local authorities. They may

have appointed an emergency planning officer (EPO) to carry out all this duty as part of the

EPO’s roles in preparing for a whole range of different emergencies within the local authority

area. The EPO will need to obtain the information to provide the basis for the plan.

Rehearsals for off-site plans are important for the same reasons as on-site plans and will need

to be organized by the EPO.

7.3.8.6 ROLE OF THE POLICE

The police normally assume the overall control of an emergency, with a senior officer

designated as emergency coordinating officer.

Formal duties of the police during an emergency include protecting life and property and

controlling traffic movements.

The functions include controlling bystanders, evacuating the public, identifying the dead and

dealing with casualties and informing relatives of dead or injured.

7.3.8.7 ROLE OF THE FIRE AUTHORITIES

The control of a fire is normally the responsibility of the senior fire brigade officer who would

take over the handling of the fire from the site incident controller on arrival at the site. The

senior fire brigade officer may also have a similar responsibility for other events. Fire

authorities having major hazard works in their area should have familiarized themselves with

the location on site of all stores of flammable materials, water and foam supply points and

fire-fighting equipment.

7.3.8.8 ROLE OF THE HEALTH AUTHORITIES

Health authorities, including doctors, surgeons, hospitals, ambulances and so on, have a vital

part to play following a major accident and they should form an integral part of any

emergency plan.

For major fires, injuries will be the result of the effects of thermal radiation to a varying

degree and the knowledge and experience to handle this in all, but extreme cases may be

generally available in most hospitals.

7.3.8.9 ROLES OF THE GOVERNMENT SAFETY AUTHORITY

The Inspectors of Director General of Mines Safety may want to satisfy themselves that the

organization responsible for including the off-site plan has made adequate arrangements for

handling emergencies of all types including major emergencies.

CHAPTER-VIII

PROJECT BENEFITS






CHAPTER–VIII

PROJECT BENEFITS

8.1 INTRODUCTION

Shree Digvijay Cement Company Limited (SDCCL) has proposed a Pachhtardi Limestone Mine

(M.L. Area 18.03.88 ha) with Production capacity of 0.35 Million TPA at Survey No 78, Village-

Pachhtardi, Taluka- Bhanvad, Dist.- Devbhumi Dwarka (Erstwhile Jamnagar) (Gujarat).

The company is conscious of its obligations to society at large. The company will contribute in

overall socio economic development of the area.

SDCCL believes holistic socioeconomic development of the local community is the need of

the hour. It truly believes that a company’s prosperity is linked with that of its neighboring

communities.

As per ToR Point no. 43, benefits of the project clearly indicating the environmental, social,

economic, employment potential etc are to be spelt out.

8.2 ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS: Proposed project will be beneficial for environment in following

ways:


into water reservoir. The development of water reservoir will increase the availability of

surface water in the area. Water stored in reservoirs can also be used by the villagers for

other purposes like agriculture etc.

Out of total area, about 2.0150 ha area will be covered by Greenbelt which will increase

bio diversity and green belt in the area.

Hence conceptual land use will present a better land use of the Area.

8.3 SOCIAL BENEFITS:

Proposed project will result in growth of the surrounding areas by increased direct and

indirect employment opportunities in the region including ancillary development and

supporting infrastructure. Besides this, Royalty and other taxes would be additional benefit

and it will be utilized by local administration for the development of socio-economic

infrastructure and well being of the local population. The various activities proposed through

CER (Corporate Environment Responsibility) would help in upgradation of basic

infrastructure, amenities.






8.4 EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

The project will have positive direct and indirect employment. Manpower is required for

mining operations and other mining related activities such as transportation, day to day

operations etc. Further, additional employment opportunities will be generated.

The total manpower required for the proposed mining project will be around 73 persons.

Preference will be given to the local people for employment based on their qualification and

eligibility in the mines.

8.5 ECONOMIC BENEFITS

The proposed project will contribute additional revenue to the State and Central Govt. in the

form of royalty, cess and other taxes etc.

TABLE – 8.1

Economic Benefits of the Project (in 50 years mining lease period)

S.NO. DESCRIPTION Rs (Cr)

1. Royalty @ Rs 80/- Per Ton (Present / prevailing Rate) 2.80

2. District Mineral Foundation @ 10% of the Royalty 0.28

3. National Mineral Exploration Trust@ 2% of the Royalty 0.056

4. Environment Cess 0.00

5. Development Cess 0.00

Total 3.316

Revenue generation per year (@ 0.35 Million TPA)

8.6 CORPORATE ENVIRONEMNT RESPONSIBILITY (CER)

The proposed project will help in improving the socio-economic status of the near-by villages

by generating direct or indirect employment opportunities. The project will also induce the

development of ancillary and related small-scale industries in the adjoining areas.

The project will contribute additional revenue to the State and Central Govt. in the form of

royalty, cess and other taxes etc. Job opportunities to the local people will improve the

earning and spending capacity of the people. The people in area will be able to utilize

improved facilities with regard to education, health care, hygiene, recreational opportunities,

small business opportunities etc.

The Company has allocated Rs 10.0 Lacs towards CER activities for the proposed mining

project as per MoEFCC OM No 22-65/2017-IA.II (M) dated 1st May, 2018.

8.7 CONCLUSION

The project activity and the management will provide assistance for the development of

public amenities in the region.






The mine management will recruit semi-skilled & unskilled eligible workers from the nearby

villages depending upon requirement in the mines and the eligibility, qualification and

experience of local persons.

The overall effect will result in higher standard of living viz. better education, improved health

and sanitation facilities, housing and acquisition of consumer durables. Housing, transport,

medical, educational and other civic amenities will get improved in the future. This is

envisaged as a major positive benefit.

CHAPTER-IX

ENVIRONMENT COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS



At Survey No 78, Village: Pachhtardi, Taluka: Bhanvad, District: Devbhumi Dwarka (Erstwhile Jamnagar)(Gujarat)



CHAPTER–IX

ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS

9.1 ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS

As per EIA Notification dated 14th Sept., 2006, the Chapter on the ‘Environmental Cost Benefit

Analysis’ is applicable only if the same is recommended at the Scoping stage.

As per the ToR points issued by MoEFCC, New Delhi vide letter no. J-11015/240/2016-IA.II (M)

dated 9th January, 2018 for the mining project activity, the ‘Environmental Cost Benefit

Analysis’ is not required.

CHAPTER-X

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN



At Surevy No 78, Village: Pachhtardi, Taluka: Bhanvad, District: Devbhumi Dwarka (Erstwhile Jamnagar) (Gujarat)


Shree Digvijay Cement Company Ltd. 202 Preparedby J.M EnviroNet Pvt. Ltd.

CHAPTER – X

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

10.1 INTRODUCTION

The environmental management plan (EMP) is required to minimize adverse environmental

impacts by implementing suggested mitigation measures with timelines and responsibilities

during the project life cycle. An environmental management system (EMS) is a dynamic,

continuous process initiated by management and involving communication between the

client, its workers, and the local communities directly affected by the project. Drawing on the

elements of the established business management process of “plan, implement, check and

Act (Management review)” the system entails the thorough assessment of potential

environmental, social impacts and risks from the projects. EMS provides order and

consistency for mitigating and managing these on an ongoing basis.

10.2 ELEMENTS OF EMP

EMP includes four major elements: -

1. Planning: This includes identification of environmental impacts, legal requirement,

commitments and policies, setting environmental objectives and environment, health,

safety and social compliance requirements;

2. Implementation: This comprises of resources available for the project, accountability of

employees , contractors and documentation of measures to be taken ;

3. Checking: Measurement & Evaluation: This includes regular inspection, audits, monitoring

corrective actions and record keeping ; and

4. Management Review: Actions are taken to continually improve the environment, health,

safety, and social performance of the organization.

The following Policy & programs have been developed to ensure proper implementation of

EMP for the proposed mining project:

Formulating Corporate Environment Policy (CEP)

Formation of Environment Management Cell (EMC)

Greenbelt Development /plantation programme

Occupational Health and Safety

Budgeting of Environmental mitigation measures

10.3 CORPORATE ENVIRONMENT POLICY

Corporate Environment Policy (CEP) has been formulated and adopted by the Board of

Directors of Shree Digvijay Cement Company Ltd. to provide a framework to become an

environmentally sustainable company. The hierarchical system or administrative order of the

company to deal with the environmental issues and for ensuring compliance with the EC






conditions etc. has been given in the Environmental Policy of the company. Copy of CEP has

been given in this Draft EIA/EMP report as Annexure II.

10.4 FORMATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CELL (EMC)

In order to maintain the environmental quality within the standards, regular inspections,

audits & monitoring of various environmental components is necessary. Environmental

Management Cell (EMC) of Shree Digvijay Cement Company Ltd. (SDCCL) will carry

environmental monitoring and control. The EMC team will be responsible for pollution

monitoring aspects and implementation of control measures as discussed in Chapter II & IV of

this Draft EIA/EMP Report.

A group of qualified and efficient engineers with technicians will be deputed for

maintenance, up keeping and monitoring the pollution control equipment, to keep them in

working mode at the best of their efficiencies. The Organizational structure of EMC is given

below:

Figure no. 10.1 (Structure of EMC)

10.4.1 RESPONSIBILITIES OF EMC

The responsibilities of the EMC include the following:

Environmental monitoring.

Procurement and commissioning of Pollution Control and Monitoring Equipment

Specification and regulation of maintenance schedules for pollution control equipment.

Ensuring that prescribed standards are maintained.

Ensuring optimum water usage.

Implementation of the mitigation measures suggested in EIA/EMP Report.

Ensuring development of greenbelt development & its maintenance.

GM (Mines)

Mines Manager Manager (Safety & Environment)

Resident Geologist Mining Engineer

Mines Foreman






10.5 GREENBELT DEVELOPMENT & PLANTATION PROGRAMME

Greenbelt development programme has been designed for preventing the soil erosion,

improving the greenery and aesthetic beauty of the area. While selection of species, care is

being taken so as the developed forest will remain useful for habitations. About 2.0150 ha

area will be under greenbelt at the conceptual stage.

Greenbelt development and plantation is necessary:

1. To check soil erosion

2. Landscaping and providing shelter

3. Improvement in aesthetic environment of site

4. Air purification by generation of oxygen and allowing PM to settle on the leaves.

5. To attenuate noise generated by movement of vehicles and other machinery.

10.5.1 GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT

i. Trees growing up to 5 m or more in height is being planted around the installation.

ii. Plantation of trees is being done along road side and mine office.

iii. Trees are being planted along roadsides, to arrest auto-exhaust and noise pollution, and

in such a way that there is no direct line of sight to the mine when viewed from a point

outside the foliage perimeter.

iv. Since tree trunks are normally devoid of foliage (upto 3 m), it is appropriate to have

shrubbery in form of such trees to give coverage to trunk portion of these trees.

v. Fast growing trees with thick perennial foliage will be grown, as it takes many years for

trees to grow to their full height.

SDCCL will raise greenbelt all along the lease periphery etc.

The following characteristics have been taken into consideration while selecting plant species

for green belt development and tree plantation.

I. Local, indigenous and drought resistant species.

II. Fast growing and tall trees.

III. Perennial and evergreen.

IV. Thick canopy cover.

V. Trees are selected so as to maintain regional ecological balance and conform to soil and

hydrological conditions.

VI. Plantation will be done as per guidelines.






10.5.2 PLANTATION PROGRAMME

Table- 10.1

Phase wise Plan of greenbelt development (On Lease Boundary)

Year Un-worked Area Plant species

Area (ha) No. of trees

1st Year 1.0000 2000 Mango (Mangifera indica), Jamun (Syzygium cumini), Khair (Acacia

catechu), Kaner (Nerium indicum), Gum arabic tree (Acacia

Senegal), Sitaphal (Annona Squamosa), Gugal (Commiphora

wightii), Shatut (Morus alba), Neem (Azadirachta indica), Pipal

(Ficus religiosa)

or

As suggested by Local Social Forestry Deptt.

2nd year 1.0150 2030

Total 2.0150 4030

Reference: Approved Mining Plan with Progressive Mine Closure Plan

At the end of the life of mine, out of total area i.e. 18.03.88 ha, about 2.0150 ha area will

be covered by Green belt on 7.5 m lease periphery.

Greenbelt on 7.5 m lease periphery will be done @2000 saplings per ha of land.

About Rs. 8.06 lacs have been earmarked for greenbelt @ Rs. 200 /sapling (including Rs.

80/- plantation cost + Rs. 30/- *3 maintenance cost for three years). The budget includes

the cost of Saplings, Watering facilities, Labour Charge, Organic manure, Bio-fertilizers,

Maintenance etc.

Map showing greenbelt on 7.5 m lease boundary is given below:






10.5.3 SPECIES SELECTION FOR GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT

The plants and saplings suitable for the existing soil and site conditions will be considered.

Preference will be given for fast growing local plant species, which can adapt to the local

climate.

Some fruit bearing & native Species proposed for greenbelt development are Mango

(Mangifera indica), Jamun (Syzygium cumini), Khair (Acacia catechu), Kaner (Nerium indicum),

Gum arabic tree (Acacia Senegal), Sitaphal (Annona Squamosa), Gugal (Commiphora wightii),

Shatut (Morus alba), Neem (Azadirachta indica), Pipal (Ficus religiosa) in consultation with

local Forest Dept. & as per guidelines.

10.6 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY

Occupational health and safety (OHS) is a multidisciplinary field concerned with the safety,

health and welfare of people at work. The goal of occupational safety and health programs

includes fostering a safe and healthy work environment. OHS may also protect co-workers,

family members, employers, customers, and many others who might be affected by the

workplace environment.

Occupational Health & Safety is based on the following three aspects:-

• Hazard identification

• Risk assessment

• Determination of applicable controls

A Hazard Identification and Risk (HIRA) Analysis is a systematic way to identify and analyze

hazards to determine their scope, impact and the vulnerability of the built environment to

such hazards and its purpose is to ensure that there is a formal process for hazard

identification, risk assessment and control to effectively manage hazards that may occur

within the workplaces. Details regarding occupational health hazards as well as mitigation

measures have been discussed in Chapter IV of this Draft EIA/EMP Report.

In order to ensure adequate implementation of the OHS measures suggested, Shree Digviajy

Cement Company Ltd. will adhere to the pre placement & periodical medical examination

program. Details of the same are given as under:

10.6.1 PRE PLACEMENT & PERIODICAL MEDICAL EXAMINATION SCHEDULE

Ideally, the pre-employment medical examination (also referred to as a pre-placement

examination) strives to place and maintain employees in an occupational environment

adapted to their physiological and psychological capacities. The goal of the pre-employment

examination is to determine whether an individual is fit to perform his or her job without risk

to himself or others. This is also conceptualized within the practice of occupational medicine

– it is assumed that the examiner is required to have detailed knowledge of both working and

health conditions.






Parameters to be monitored:

The fresh employees when taken are thoroughly medically examined under initial medical

examination and thereafter during continuation of employment; the periodic medical

examination is being done suggested by DGMS. The medical examination includes the

following parameters -

Height, weight, body mass index (BMI)

Cardiovascular examination (heart check, blood pressure, pulse)

Full musculoskeletal examination including comprehensive range of movement

Central nervous system examination

Examination for hernias and other abdominal abnormalities

Urinalysis for diabetes or kidney / bladder disorders

Respiratory examination

Vision assessment including color blindness

Fitness to work medicals

Drivers Medicals

Instant testing for drugs and Alcohol

Spirometry - (Lung Function Test)

Audiometry (Hearing Test)

Vision tests, color vision

ECG

CXR (Chest Radiograph)

Blood glucose

The medical records of the employees will be maintained. Under initial vocational training,

the workers will be given training related to all safety and health aspects pertaining to their

vocation and thereafter, special training courses/ awareness programme for Malaria

eradication, STDs and health effects on exposure to mineral dust will be organized regularly

for employed persons as well as for nearby villagers.

Frequency of Medical Examination

a. Pre Placement Medical examination: Prior to joining

b. Periodical Medical examination:

• Age of workers < 45 years: After every 5 years

• Age of workers > 45 years: After every 3 years

Budget for implementation of Occupational Health & safety measures & medical examination

has been given in table no. 10.1 of this chapter.






10.7 DETAILED BUDGET FOR EMP

The budget proposed for implementation of the pollution control & impact mitigation

measures as suggested for this Limestone Mining Project is given as under:

Capital cost of the project: Rs. 5.0 crore/-

Capital cost for EMP: Rs. 0.50 crore/-

Recurring cost for EMP: Rs 0.10 Crores per annum/

CHAPTER-XI

SUMMARY & CONCLUSION






CHAPTER–XI

SUMMARY & CONCLUSION

11.1 INTRODUCTION

Shree Digvijay Cement Company Limited (SDCCL) has proposed a Limestone Mining Project

with Production Capacity of 0.35 Million TPA located at Village: Pachhtardi, Taluka: Bhanvad,

District: Devbhumi Dwarka (Erstwhile Jamnagar) (Gujarat).

As per EIA Notification dated September 14, 2006, as amended from time to time; the project

falls under Category “A”, Project or Activity ‘1(a) - 5, as general condition applicable due to

proximity of Barda Wildlife Sanctuary from the mine site.

11.2 JUSTIFICATION FOR THE PROJECT

SDCCL has an existing cement plant having production capacity of 1.20 Million TPA Cement

located at Digvijaygram (Sikka), District- Jamnagar, Gujarat.

Presently limestone requirement of the existing Cement Plant is met by its Gop, Chorbedi

& Pachhtar Limestone Mines.

Due to scarcity of reserves in its captive Mines, limestone is also being procured through

‘mines of third parties’ Mines in the vicinity.

To fully meet the limestone requirement of the integrated cement plant, SDDCL has

proposed Pachhtardi Limestone Mine (Area- 18.03.88 ha), Production Capacity 0.35 million

TPA (ROM) Near Village: Pachhtardi, Taluka: Bhanvad, District: Devbhumi Dwarka

(Erstwhile Jamnagar) (Gujarat).

Mining being site specific, the project cannot be located at any other place. The area has been

explored and total mineral reserves are calculated as 5.40 Million tonnes out of which the

present extractable/ mineable reserves are calculated as 4.02 Million Tonnes. Mining activities

will be done in a systematic manner with appropriate pollution prevention / abatement

measures in practice to ensure clean and green environment.

Development of green belt as dust preventive barrier all along the 7.5 m lease periphery.

Barda Wildlife Sanctuary is about ~1.5 km and ESZ of Barda Wildlife Sanctuary is about

~1.18 km from mine site.

The project will generate direct & indirect employment opportunities in the mine.

Preference will be given to the local people based on their skill and educational

qualification.






11.3 PROJECT DETAILS

TABLE: 11.1

Project Details

S.NO. PARTICULARS DETAILS

A. Nature of the Project Proposed Limestone Mine

B. Size of the Project

1. Area 18.03.88 ha (Govt Waste land)

2. Proposed Production capacity 0.35 Million TPA

C. Location Details

1. Survey No 78

2. Village Pachhtardi

3. Taluka Bhanvad

4. District Devbhumi Dwarka (Erstwhile Jamnagar)

5. State Gujarat

6. Latitude 21° 51' 16.39"N to 21° 51' 38.11"N

7. Longitude 69° 40' 58.74"E to 69° 41' 33.83"E

8. Survey of India Toposheet no. Restricted (Restricted for being close to National boundary)

D. Environmental Setting Details (with approx. aerial distance & direction from the mining lease

boundary)

1. Nearest Highway SH-95 (Adjacent to the Mine Site)

SH-27 (~9.0 Km in ENE direction)

2. Nearest Railway Station Bhanvad (~12.0 Km in NE direction)

3. Nearest Airport Porbandar Airport, Gujarat (~26.0 km in SSW direction)

4. Nearest Habitation Village Pachhtar (Adjacent in West Direction)

5. National Park, Wild Life

Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves,

Wildlife corridors, Tiger/Elephant

Reserves etc. within 10 km radius

study area

• Barda Wild life Sanctuary (~1.5 km from mine site)

• ESZ of Barda Wild life Sanctuary (~1.18 km from mine site)

6. Reserve/Protected Forest within 10

km radius study area

SOI Toposheet not available due to closeness of National

Boundary.

Location of any Reserved/Protected Forests will be obtained

from Forest Department

7. Water Bodies within 10 km radius • One seasonal nallah adjacent to the lease area






S.NO. PARTICULARS DETAILS

of the mine site • Vartu River (~5.0 km in NNW direction)

• Vartu Dam (~7.0 km in NNE direction)

8. Seismic Zone Zone – III as per IS: 1893 (Part-I) : 2002

9. Aravalli range within 10 km radius

of the study area

None

10. CRZ within 10 km radius of the

study area

None

Source: Site Visit & Pre- Feasibility Report

11.4 MINING DETAILS

TABLE: 11.2

MINING DETAILS

S. No. Particulars Details

1. Method of mining Opencast Mechanized mining without Drilling & Blasting

2. Total Geological Reserves 5400000 Tonnes

3. Total Mineable reserves 4018680 Tonnes

4. Proposed Life of the Mine ~12 years

5. Bench Height 7.5 m

6. Bench Width 7.5 m

7. Overall Pit Slope 50°

8. Elevation Range 80 m AMSL to 102 m AMSL

9. General Ground Level 92 m AMSL

10. Water Table 67 to 72 m AMSL (20 to 25 m bgl)

11. Ultimate Working Depth 77 m AMSL (15 mbgl)

12. Number of Working Days 300 Days

13. Number of shifts per day 2 Shifts

Source: Approved Mining Plan & Progressive Mine Closure Plan

11.5 MITIGATION MEASURES

11.5.1 AIR POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES

Following measures will be taken to control air/fugitive pollution during mining operation.

Drilling & blasting will not be carried out in the Mine.

Haul roads & loading area will be regularly sprayed with water to arrest dust from being

air- borne.






Proper maintenance (preventive as well as scheduled maintenance) of vehicles will be

carried out regularly for minimization of generation of gaseous pollutants.

No overloading of material will be done during transportation.

Personal Protective Equipments (PPEs) such as dust masks will be provided to employees

working in dust prone areas.

Greenbelt along the Mining Lease periphery will be developed.

Periodical air quality monitoring will be carried out.

11.5.2 WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT

There will be no waste water generation during mining process.

Domestic wastewater generated from mines office will be disposed off in soak pit via

septic tank.

Disposal of waste water from workshop (if any) will be treated by oil-water separator

before its use for dust suppression.

Periodical Ground water level & quality monitoring will be carried out.

11.5.3 NOISE POLLUTION CONTROL

No drilling & blasting will be carried out in the Mine area.

All the HEMMs will be equipped with acoustic cabins for operators.

In order to reduce the effect of noise pollution, personal protective equipments like ear

plugs, ear muffs will be provided to workers exposed to high noise levels.

Scheduled & preventive maintenance of all the machinery will be carried out regularly.

Green belt will be developed around periphery of the mining lease to attenuate noise

level.

Regular monitoring of ambient noise level will be carried out.

11.5.4 GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT/ PLANTATION

At the end of the life of mine out of total area i.e. 18.03.88 ha, about 2.0150 ha area will

be covered by Green belt along 7.5 m lease periphery.

Some fruit bearing & native Species proposed for greenbelt development are Mango

(Mangifera indica), Jamun (Syzygium cumini), Khair (Acacia catechu), Kaner (Nerium

indicum), Gum arabic tree (Acacia Senegal), Sitaphal (Annona Squamosa), Gugal

(Commiphora wightii), Shatut (Morus alba), Neem (Azadirachta indica), Pipal (Ficus

religiosa) in consultation with local Forest Dept. & as per guidelines.

The trees will be planted @ 2000 saplings per ha of land.

11.5.5 RECLAMATION PLAN FOR LAND USE


into water reservoir.

Green belt will be developed along the 7.5 m lease periphery on 2.0150 ha area






11.6 PROJECT BENEFITS

The project activity will help in meeting the growing demand of cement & hence help in the

economic growth of the country. It will be helpful in the development of basic needs of the

local area like education, Health & family welfare, women empowerment, Natural resource

management, water conservation, roads etc. It will result in growth of the surrounding areas

by increasing direct and indirect employment opportunities in the region including ancillary

development and supporting infrastructure.

11.7 CONCLUSION

The limestone Mine project will prove beneficial to the local people as direct and indirect

employment opportunity will be generated. There will be increase in revenue generation to

the government by way of royalty, excise and government taxes etc. Further improvement in

infrastructure will take place like education, roads, availability of drinking water, medical

facilities in adjacent villages.

There will be no significant pollution of air, water, soil and noise. Regular monitoring of all the

components of environment will be done. Increased social welfare measures taken by the

company will bring development in the near-by villages.

CHAPTER-XII

DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED






CHAPTER-XII

DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED

12.0 DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED

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The EIA consultancy organisation of JMEPL is approved by NABET/QCI and is listed at s.no. 90

of Accredited EIA Consultant Organizations (ACOs) - as on August 06th, 2018 displayed on web

site of MoEFCC. NABET-QCI certificate for accreditated consultant is enclosed as Annexure XI

with this Draft EIA/EMP Report.

JMEPL is offering Environmental Consultancy Services in various sectors viz Industrial

Projects / Chemical Industries / Cement Plants / Thermal Power Plants / Mining Projects/ Coal

Washery Projects/ Real Estate Projects / Distilleries / Steel Plants/Chemical Fertilizers/Mineral

Beneficiation plants etc.

In the Mining sector, JMEPL have covered mines of minerals viz. Limestone, Bauxite,

Chromite, Coal, Zinc Ore, Copper ore, Gypsum, Soapstone, Iron & Manganese ore, Clay, Silica

Sand, Marble, Khanda, Gitti, boulders, Feldspar, Quartz, lignite, magnesite and other minor

minerals etc.

JMEPL has a highly qualified team of Subject Experts. As Faculty Heads of the EIA Division, we

have Retd. General Managers of the Reputed Cement Companies, Ex-Head EIA Division of big

Business Group, STP & ETP Designing Experts, Retd. Mining & Geology Experts with vast

experience in their respective fields.

JM Group’s business is spread over 22 States viz.:- Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Gujarat,

Maharashtra, Orissa, Tamil Nadu, Goa, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab,

Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Assam, West

Bengal, Karnataka, Jharkhand, Bihar & Uttarakhand.

The JM Group has its own Environmental Laboratory at Gurgaon (Haryana) approved under

EPA (Environment Protection Act) by the Ministry of Environment & Forests, Govt. of India,

New Delhi.

Besides this, its MoEF approved Environmental Laboratory of JM Group is also providing

Analytical Laboratory Services of various elements and environmental parameters.






Annual monitoring as per MoEF / CPCB / SPCB guidelines, Risk Assessment and Disaster

Management Plan, Rain Water Harvesting Plan, Detailed Hydro-geological Study, Preparation

of Environmental Statement Reports (Environmental Clearance Compliance Conditions) etc.

are amongst the various other consultancy services offered by the Company.

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