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NADIDIH IRON amp Mn MINE Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd DIST SUNDARGARH ODISHA
Enhancement of production capacity of ROM Iron Ore from 288
million TPA to 60 million TPA and reduction in dry processing
(CrushingScreening) of low grade iron ore from old stackdumps from
4571 million TPA to 1451 million TPA (Total handling 7451 million
TPA)
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Chapter- 1 EIAEMP of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mine of Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Ecomen Laboratories Pvt Ltd
CHAPTER - 1
INTRODUCTION
The Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine covering an area of 121405 ha of
Ms Feegrade and Company (P) Ltd is one of the oldest mine in the Koira
mining sector has been in operation since January 1961 The company has its
registered office at Barbil District Sundargarh Odisha The sized iron ore from
this mine caters to the market demand of spongepig ironsteel plants of India
Iron ore fine (crushed as well as natural fines) from mine is supplied for
domestic consumption to various pellet plants as well as exported to China amp
other countries
In pursuance to section 8-A (6) of MMDR Amendment Act 2015 the
mining lease period has been extended up to 31032020 by execution of a
Supplementary Lease Deed on 02052015 over an area of 121405 hectares
The Total lease area of the mine is 121405 ha consisting of 8987 ha forest
land and 31535 ha non-forest land Stage-II Clearance was received vide letter
no 8 (21)262003-FCE dated 16032006 for an area of 39309 ha Stage-II Forest
clearance for 45118 ha of additional forest amp deemed DLC forest land for
mining and allied activities (including 8036 ha of forest land for safety zone)
has also been accorded vide F No 8-682011-FC dt 30102013 by MoEFampCC
The lessee has applied for surrender of 5443 ha forest land which is under
process
At present due to increase in market demand the management wishes to
enhance Iron Ore Production Capacity of the mine from 288 million TPA to 60
million TPA and reduction in dry processing (crushingscreening) from 4571
million TPA to 1451 million TPA of low grade ore from old dumpsstacks
(keeping total handling unchanged from the last EC ie 7451 million TPA)
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The mine was accorded Environmental Clearance vide Ministryrsquos letter
no J-110151362012-IAII (M) dated 10042015 for 288 million TPA ROM and
dry processing of 4571 million TPA of low grade iron ore by reworking of old
dumps thus total handling of 7451 million TPA and installation of wet
beneficiation plant of 1142 million TPA capacity and production of 00036
million TPA of Manganese ore Further the Installation of wet beneficiation
plant of 1142 million TPA capacity has been removed through amendment of
above EC order by Ministry of Environment Forests and Climate Change on
request of Project Proponent vide letter no J-110151362012-IAII (M) dated
09112015Total handling of iron ore is 7451 million TPA to get 590 million TPA
of processed iron ore of grade +55 and balance of grade ndash 55 At present
mine has achieved a production capacity of 288 million TPA
The statutory requirements under the provisions of Mineral Conservation
and Development Rules (MCDR) 1988 have been fulfilled by getting the Mine
Plan approved from time to time It is a working mine Latest approval of
modification of Mining plan by Indian Bureau of Mines vide letter No
MPMFM24-ORIBHU2016-177405 dated 30122016 is valid up to
3132020 for the target production is 60 million TPA of ROM iron ore In
current financial year (2018-19) 1036532920 tonne of iron ore produced by the
mine for the period April-July 2018
As on date there are 2 legal cases pending for this project
1 A Court case no 2(C) C 512013 has been filed in the court of SDJM Bonai
Sundargarh for violation of Sec15 of the Environment (Protection) Act 1986
The said case has been stayed on 28012014 by the Honrsquoble High Court of
Orissa in CRLMP NO 472014 in Misc Case No 252014
2 Revision Application bearing No 22 (67)2012RC-I has been filed by the
lessee before the Mines Tribunal Ministry of Mines Govt of India New
Delhi against the demand notice dated 20102012 Us 21(5) of the MMDR
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Act 1957 which has been disposed of by the Mines Tribunal Ministry of
Mines Govt of India New Delhi on 16082017
In accordance with Environment Impact Assessment Notification of 2006
Ministry of Environment and Forests it is mandatory to obtain environment
clearance by submitting Form-I and prefeasibility report to carry out the mining
activities for proposed expansion However the E C proposal is subject to all
other statutory clearance
Ms Feegrade amp Co Pvt Ltd engaged Ms Ecomen Laboratories (P) Ltd
for conducting necessary environmental monitoring studies and preparation of
EIAEMP The presentation for Terms of Reference (TOR) was made on
21062018 before EAC and prescribed TOR was received vide letter No J-
110152492016-IAII (M) dated 3172018
This EIAEMP has been prepared based on the field monitoring collection
of secondary data and as per the TOR guidelines issued by the MoEFampCC
Public Hearing was conducted on 25102018 at Play Ground near Nadidih
Primary School of village Nadikasira under Koira Block of Sundargarh district
Chapter- 2 EIAEMP of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mine of Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Ecomen Laboratories Pvt Ltd
CHAPTER-2
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
21 Location
The mine is located in Sundargarh district of Odisha The lease is at a
distance of 24km from the Barbil Rourkela state highway No 10 Road distances
to other important towns are as below
Barajamda 31 km
Keonjhar 82 km
Rourkela 131 km
Jamshedpur 172 km (nearest Air Port)
Koira and Guali are at the distances of 8 km and 3 km respectively The
location of the mine is shown in Plate No21
The co-ordinates of the corner points of lease boundary are as follows and
shown in survey of India Topo Sheet No 73 G5 (F45N5) is enclosed as Plate no
22
A Boundary Pillar 1 2105821 8501530
B Boundary Pillar 21 21057 35 8501538
C Boundary Pillar 26 21057 23 85015 25
D Boundary Pillar 35 21057rsquo46 85014 58
22 Topography
The area has more or less flat terrain with a few hillocks the highest RL of
615 meters and lowest 534 mRL The top of the hill is more or less flat This may
be the result of erosion by wind and rain water of the overlying soft lithological
formations The present relief of the locality is being controlled by the hard
resistant rocks now exposed on the surface The south-eastern corner of the area
shows a minor trough filled up with recent alluvial sediments
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The area is practically devoid of any nala or water-shed However the
Karo nala which flows along the western boundary of the area provides water
throughout the year to the inhabitants A few tube wells are also available for the
purpose of drinking water Two villages namely Nadikashira and Rengalbeda
fall with in the area (Refer Surface Plan Plate No 23)
23 Drainage
The mines area is not having any streams and almost entire area is
covered by laterite which is a very poor aquifer Karo River flows along the N-
W boundary
There are three major catchment basins in the buffer zone as below
i) Kundra Nadi - In the south-eastern part
ii) Karo Nadi - Over the central area
iii) Samij Nala - On the north-western part covering western
Slopes of western iron ore ridge
Nadidih and other mines around Guali are falling within the catchment
area of Karo nadi
The folded and fractured iron formation rocks bottomed by impervious
shale give rise to a number of confined ground water bodies with varying
profile Tube wells thus have water at depths of 35 to 40 m from lowest RL of
the area Hydrogeologically the buffer zone is mostly expected to be similar
The drainage map of the area is shown in Plate No24
24 Regional Geology
The iron and manganese ore bodies and associated rocks of Banded
Hematite quartzites shales phyllites and tuffs are rock units of pre Cambrian
Iron ore Series of Singhbhum-Keonjhar-Bonai range The formations are highly
folded The Nadidih and other deposit of iron ore and manganese are developed
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over the eastern part of overturned western limb of the major syncline The
younger rocks of Kolhan series consist of sandstones limestones and shales
While iron ore is formed as a result of enrichment of banded hematite
quartzite manganese occurs sporadically within the lower shales or phyllites
and as concentrations within the laterite capping formed over manganiferous
rocks
25 Geology of the Leasehold
This area forms a part of the core regional synclinal structure of Jamda
Koira valley The local lithological sequence of the area (a) Soil (b) Laterite (c)
Floats of Iron ore (d) Floates of manganese ore with laterite (e) Out crop of Iron
ore (f) Banded Iron formation However major part of this leasehold area is
occupied by laterite and soilfloat Laterite is exposed in the eastern blank of the
deposit and haphazardly in many other places with small extension The floats
consists of massive iron ore piece and laterite fragments intimately admixed
with soil The iron ore pieces can hardly be separated from the floats having
conglomeratic structure In few localities under composed parent rocks are
present In the north-western corner of the lease area banded manganiferrous
chert and shale are exposed Manganese ore mineralisation occurs in the
northern and north-western part of the leasehold area and iron ore
mineralisation covers the central and southern part
The iron ore mineralisation in this area occurs below 2 to 4 meters thick
ferruginous laterite cover At places exposures of iron ore occur right on the
surface Rich mineralisation of iron ore is seen in the smaller hillock located in
the southern part of the area
Geological Plan and sections are shown in Plate No25 amp 26 respectively
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Ecomen Laboratories Pvt Ltd
26 Exploration
261 Exploration already carried out
Up to 2017-18 the lessee completed total 301 numbers of bore holes
covering a total depth of 1557190 m amp covering 114221 ha There is no
proposal for any further boreholes as exploration completed in all respect
27 Mineable Reserve amp Life of the mine
Iron ore is the main mineral under production from this mine
Considerable high and low grade iron ore is present in this mine Some
manganese ore is also present but ore is of very low grade However there is no
proposal to increase the production of manganese ore
Total Reserve 2802 Million Tonnes for Iron Ore amp 115615 metric tonnes of
Manganese Ore as per ldquoModification of Mining Planrdquo approved on 30122016
Mineable Reserve
Category Iron Ore Manganese Ore
Proved(111) 2802 million MT 115615 MT
Probable(122) - -
Total 2802 million MT 11561 MT
Life of the Mine Total reserve of ROM ore (proved amp probable) for both high
grade amp low grade ore will be 2802 million tonnes As per the target
production 6 million tonne per annum from mine excavation the total life of
mine will be 5 years The life of mine will be increased
i) If the reserve will increase due to ongoing exploration
ii) If the maximum target production will not be achieved due to statutory
problems
iii) If the threshold value will decrease from 45 Fe in that case total reserve
amp resources will increase
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Ecomen Laboratories Pvt Ltd
In this mine another 19384 million tonnes of low grade iron ore is present in
form of old dumpsstacks
Total reserve of ROM ore of Mn ore will be 115615 MT As per the target
production 3600 tonne per annum from mine excavation the total life of mine
will be 321 years say 3 years
28 Grade of Ore
Iron ore
The cut-off grade of Iron ore is taken as 55 and threshold value of iron
ore will 45 Fe The details of grade of Iron ore on an avg are given
below
Fe 60 65
SiO2 074 227
Al2O3 14 146
P 003 0072
Grade of Manganese Ore
Mn 20 30
Fe 15
SiO2 13
Al2O3 7
P 015
29 Method of Mining
The mining method of Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine will be fully
mechanized to handle 7451million TPA of iron ore to produce 590million TPA
processed iron ore of + 55 grade The conventional opencast mining with
mechanized drilling with 110mm dia drill machine deep hole blasting
excavation by excavator of capacity 26 m3bucket capacity and stacking by loader
of capacity 12 m3 Excavator of capacity 16 m3 15 m3 will be used for feeding
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Ecomen Laboratories Pvt Ltd
the crushing amp screening unit ROM iron ore will then be processed through dry
crushing ampscreening units To prevent generation of fugitive dust during
transportation of ore through trucksdumpers static water sprinklers have been
installed along the haul road within the mine for a length of 504 km Besides
that water is also being sprinkled through water tankers of different capacities
During excavation of ROM ore from Mines all the care will be taken to
avoid mixing of waste material with ROM ore
210 Drilling
Drilling will be done in the quarries for both overburden amp ore removal
Drill holes will be done by using drilling machines with drill bits of diameter 110
mm The maximum drilling depth will be 95 m including sub-grade drilling
The spacing amp burden will be 4- 45m amp 3-35 m
211 Blasting
There is no explosive magazine in the mine Whenever required blasting is
carried out by the vendors authorized by PESO
It is proposed to utilize rock breaker in the mines to avoid blasting
212 Production
i) Past production (in metric tonnes)
Year Iron (MT) Mn (MT)
1991-92 547201 775855
1992-93 10336435 1304510
1993-94 7509 575
1994-95 2125343 73761
1995-96 301570 Nil
1996-97 242550 1498
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1997-98 162140 83967
1998-99 174560 Nil
1999-2000 12014 479
2000-01 1673400 664
2001-02 1853700 Nil
2002-03 17384 Nil
2003-04 63194986 Nil
2004-05 129911544 Nil
2005-06 542230 Nil
2006-07 1180310600 Nil
2007-08 1164370650 Nil
2008-09 1461357963 Nil
2009-10 2122334261 Nil
2010-11 1880057180 Nil
2011-12 90779589 Nil
2012-13 824731178 Nil
2013-14 21600599 Nil
2014-15 31238351 Nil
2015-16 166551702 Nil
2016-17 254336027 Nil
2017-18 2878463680 Nil
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ii) Proposed Productionhandling during remaining Modification of
mining scheme period(2018-19 to 2019-20) (million metric tonnes)
Year
Proposed ROM Iron Ore from Mine Excavation
Proposed Low grade iron ore from Stack dump for dry and wet processing
Proposed Total handling of ROM Iron Ore
Proposed Production of Manganese Ore
2018-19 6 1451 7451 0003
2019-20 6 1451 7451 0003
Environment Clearance for the production of Manganese ore is already
accorded by the Ministry The present proposal is only for enhancement of
iron ore only
Mine lease will expire on 31032020
213 Generation of OB amp Waste
i) Existing waste Solid waste mainly consist of laterite lateritic Iron
ore BHQ BHJ shale alluvial soil etc Total 8300748 m3 of waste
material exists at present (2017-18)
Waste material is already dumped in Dump A-B amp C Waste material
with grade more than 45 will be upgraded to get saleable iron ore
ii) Details of waste generation during balance period of Modification of
mining scheme period (2018-19 to 2019-20)
Year
Waste generation
(m3)
Iron Ore
Proposed
Waste
generation(m3)
Manganese Ore
Proposed
Total Waste
generation (m3)
Proposed
Remarks
2018-19 542503 60800 603303
2019-20 366222 - 366222
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214 Waste Management Plan
The waste materials of Nadidih Mine is mainly laterite lateritic Iron Ore
(Fe 45) BHQ BHJ shale Lateritic soil etc The waste material generated will
be dumped partly in preselected dump yards amp partly used for backfilling
8300748 m3 of waste generated up to 2017-18 has been dumped in Dump A-B amp C
(Dump A-B 10943 ha C 1265 ha D 4296 ha) Another 2362340 m3 of waste will
be generated up to the end of life of the mine beyond 2019-20 Out of total waste
materials part material will be screened The lump ore is for further crushing to
produce sized material 2362340m3 of the waste material will be used for
backfilling of 20522 ha of exhausted part of quarry
Disposal of Waste Generated up to 2017-18
Year of Waste Disposal
Qty (m3) Location Height No of Terraces Area
Remarks
Up to 2017-18 8300748 Dump A B
Dump A amp B Height- 35 m (average) Area -10943 ha
Stabilized dump
Dump C Height-45 m (average) Area- 1265 ha
Presently working
Disposal of waste generation during remaining Modification of mining scheme
period (2018-19 to 2019-20)
Year of Waste Disposal
Qty (m3) Location Height No of Terraces Area
Remarks
2018-19 542503 Dump - C Total 02 nos of terrace at RL 625 amp 640m
2019-20 366222 Backfilling of D - Pit
Backfilled in 35 ha of D pit
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Disposal of proposed waste generation during life of mine
Waste disposal
Qty (m3) Location Height no of terraces area
Remarks
1 2362340
Backfilling of exhausted quarry in conceptual period
But the validity of lease period will expire on 31032020
215 Storage of Explosive
There is no storage of Explosive within lease area Blasting operation is very
less and frequency is also once or twice in a month Project proponent is using
rock breaker to avoid blasting The lessee has arrangement with authorized
vendor of PESO (third party) to carry the above blasting
216 Existing amp Proposed Equipments
Current List of Equipments
Sl
No Name Capacity Make
Total
availability
1 DTH Drill amp Compressor
110 mm amp 450 cfm IR 1
2 Rock breaker Tata-Hitachi
LampT Cater pillar
7
4 Dumper 20 MT
TataAshok
Leyland Hyva 43 within lease transportation
5 Excavator 116 m3 23 m3 Tata Hitachi
LampT Caterpillar
14
6 Loader 12 m3 9
7 Screening Plant (Mobile)
250 TPH150 TPH90 TPH
6
8 Crushing Plant (Mobile)
250 TPH150 TPH Autosand amp SR-1000
3 sets
9 Water Sprinkler 20000 lts amp
12000 lts Tata make
3
10 Dozer BEML 2
11 Jeep Mahindra 6
12 Ambulance + school van
Mahindra 1+1=2
13 Static Water Sprinkler
1 set (53 km)
14 Generator 50 KVA amp 110 KVA 2 sets
15 Tower light 50 KVA amp 110 KVA 10 sets
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Proposed List of Equipment amp Machinery
Sl No
Type of machinery
Capacity of each
unit Make of unit
HP of each unit
Total no of units
1 Hydraulic Excavator
26 m3 LampT
KomatsuVolvoCAT 260 HP 4
2 Hydraulic Excavator
116 m3 LampT
KomatsuVolvoCAT 14
3 Dumpers Up to 30
MT AMWVolvo 380 HP 40
4 Dozer BEML 305 HP 2
5 Loader 12 m3 BEMLHM 112 HP 14
6 Wagon Drill + Compressor
110 mm 450 cfm
AtlasCopcoIR 180 HP 1
7 Rock Breaker LampT 125 HP 7
8 Motor Grader 1
9 Mobile Water Tanker
12000 ltr 20000 ltr
90 HP 7
10 Mobile Screening unit
3 x 200 TPH 5 x 250 TPH 2 x150 TPH
10Nos
11 Mobile Crushing unit
3 x 150(primary)
3 x 150 1x 250 TPH (primary + secondary)
8 (in 4 sets)
12 Generator 50 KVA
110 KVA
3
13 Ambulance 1
14 Staff Bus 1
15 Jeep 6
16 Static water sprinkler
53 KM 1
17 Weight Bridge 50 tonne 6
217 Loading amp Transportation of Ore Waste
Saleable ore from ROM ore will be produced after screening amp crushing
Then it will be ready for dispatch Low grade iron ore from this mine will be
processed to get saleable ore which will then be ready for dispatch Iron Ore is
having a very good market in India amp abroad So after production it is
immediately saleable to sponge industries steel industries pellet plants pig iron
plants etc These plants are present in Odisha Jharkhand MP Chhattisgarh
and other parts of India China Korea amp Japan are the most important buyers
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from abroad Within the Mine both Iron Ore amp Waste Material will be
transported through dumpers of capacity 20 MT35 MT The sized Iron Ore and
Fines are transported to railway siding of Barsuan Bimlagarh Roxy and Rengra
etc through dumpers of capacity 27 MT From railway siding Iron Ore is
transported to buyerrsquos destination or port by rakes Sometimes Iron Ore is also
supplied to the Seaport by trucks from the mines through road Internal
transportation (35 metric tonnes dumper) will be 710 trips in a day and external
trips will be (27 MT dumper) 834 trips in a day
Chapter- 3 EIAEMP of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mine of Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Ecomen Laboratories Pvt Ltd
CHAPTER ndash 3
PRESENT ENVIRONMENTAL SCENARIO
31 STUDY DESCRIPTION
311 Study Area
An area covering about 10 Km radius of the mining lease of Nadidih Iron amp
Mn Mine of Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd was taken and various features like
roads water bodies residential habitats transportation networks etc were
identified and other relevant data like population etc was collected
312 Study Period
The present study was carried out from March to May 2018 for three
months During the course of study primary data pertaining to the
environmental components like air quality water quality noise levels and soil
quality were generated Secondary data was collected from various government
sources in the district for Socio-economic and flora amp fauna
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313 Study Components
Table No 31
SNo Attribute Parameters Remark
1 Meteorology
Wind Speed and
Direction Temperature
Relative Humidity amp
Rainfall
Hourly recording at project site
2 Ambient air
quality
PM25 PM10 SO2 NOx
and CO
Eight locations (C-2 B-6) 24 hourly sampling twice a week for the paramenrs of PM10 PM25 SO2 and NO2
and other parameters and Heavy metals monitored once in a month
3 Water quality
Physical Chemical and Bacteriological Parameters as per APHA and IS standards
Seven locations (S-3 G-4) three for surface water and Four for ground water
4 Water flow Water flow Once during study period at two locations
5 Noise levels Noise levels in dB(A) Once during study period at Eight locations (C-2 B-6)
6 Soil
characteristics
Soil profile characteristics soil type and texture NKP value etc
Once during study period at Four locations
7 Socio-economic
Aspects
Socio-economic characteristics
Secondary data from Census-2011
8 Ecology Existing terrestrial flora and fauna
Through field visit and secondary data
9 Land use
Land use for different categories (Satellite Imagery amp Ground truthing )
Based on secondary data for core and buffer zone
Note C- Core Zone B ndash Buffer Zone S-Surface Water G-Ground Water
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A) GENERAL CLIMATIC CONDITION (SECONDARY DATA) 32 Climatic conditions
The area is characterized by extreme climate with very hot (42 degC)
summer and very cold winter (4degC) winter It experiences tropical and humid
climate which shows three distinct seasons viz summer rainy and winter The
summer is very hot and dry starting from March and continues till end of May
or early June The rainy season lasts from early June to end of September
October and November are the post monsoon months followed by a cold winter
which lasts till end of February
a) Temperature
The area experiences a wide variation in temperature in respect of both day
and night and seasonal Generally winter starts from late November and
continues till mid of February December is the coldest month The data
shows that the temperature goes up to maximum of 4000C in May and
comes down to a minimum of 110 0C in December Monthly average
temperature and humidity for 2012 is shown in Table no 32
Table No 32
Month
TemperatureordmC Relative Humidity ()
Max Min
Jan 25 12 72
Feb 30 14 53
Mar 35 18 375
Apr 38 22 47
May 40 25 475
Jun 36 26 61
Jul 30 24 835
Aug 30 23 865
Sep 31 21 855
Oct 30 16 775
Nov 27 13 72
Dec 27 11 625
Source httporienvisnicin
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b) Humidity
In general air is dry except in monsoon period Monthly mean relative
humidity varies from 53 to 865 The Relative Humidity data is shown
in Table no 32
c) Rainfall
The rainfall data collected from Keonjhar is shown in Table No33
Monthly Rainfall (mm) Recorded at Keonjhar
(2010-2012) Table No 33
MONTH 2010 2011 2012
January Nil Nil 116
February Nil 298 00 March 158 120 50 April 263 878 499 May 124 1631 162 June 1646 3588 1280 July 2713 2645 3471 August 2355 3851 5296 September 2284 5670 2829 October 103 416 483 November 78 03 894 December 367 Nil 00
Total Annual Rainfall
12134 18802 14964
Source httporienvisnicin
d) Wind
Data from the nearby IMD station Keonjhar has been availed The prominent
wind directions at Keonjhar are from south west and north east The data
indicates that variation in velocity ranging from 0 to 20 km per hour is common
in this area The directions become predominant from North West during May
to October The area remains calm for nearly 49 of the year The dry winds of
the northern plains are not common here
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However higher wind speeds may be present for a short period before the
rains during May and June These periods are quite short lasting not more than
an hour Dust storms and hurricanes are rare in this area
B) BASELINE DATA Environmental monitoring was carried out for base line data generation
during March-May 2018 for 3 Months Micrometeorology Ambient air quality
Water quality Water flow measurement Noise level Soil quality Socio-
economic amp Biodiversity study was carried out within 10 km radius of the lease
area
33 Selection of sampling stations
331 Micro-meteorological station
The meteorological data like temperature humidity wind speed wind
direction cloud cover and rainfall were recorded at site Wind speed and
direction recorder thermometer hygrometer and rain gauge were used The
meteorology station was kept on roof top of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mine office
(refer Plate No 31 for location of Meteorological Station)
332 Ambient Air Quality Location
The ambient air quality was monitored at 8 locations The details of the
monitoring locations are discussed hereunder and shown in Plate No 31
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333 Water Quality Locations
The water quality was monitored at 7 locations The details of the
monitoring locations are discussed hereunder and shown in Plate No32
Sl No Location Code
Name of Location
Distance (Km) (from Center fo Mine)
Direction GPS Coordinate
1 A1 Guest house 08 N 21deg582282N 85deg152425E
2 A2 Within lease area
030 NE 21deg574716N 85deg152377E
3 A3 Rengalberha
13 SE 21deg571911N 85deg154328E
4 A4 Parulipada 32 N 21deg593399N 85deg154679E
5 A5 Kalta 35 W 21deg58292N 85deg132036E
6 A6 Kashira 40 W 21deg55995N 85deg151813E
7 A7 Jhirapani 54 NW 21deg595238N 85deg13976E
8 A8 Shankhaparha 61 SE 21deg565098N 85deg184828E
Ground Water Locations
Sl No
Location Code Name of Location
Distance(km) from Boundry of Mine Lease
Direction GPS Coordinate
1 GW1 Guest House 07 N 21deg582260N 85deg152420E
2 GW2 Rengalaberha (Tape water) 15 S
21deg570340N 85deg145930E
3 GW3 Kendudihi (Bore well)
39 NE 21deg593790N 85deg161740E
4 GW4 Kalata (HP)
40 W 21deg575618N 85deg130150E
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334 Water Flow Measurement Locations For water flow measurement following 2 stations were selected in
buffer zone ( refer Plate No32)
335 Noise Monitoring Locations
Noise monitoring was carried out at 8 locations as per the details given
below (refer Plate No33)
Surface Water Locations
Sl No
Location Code
Name of Location Distance(km) Direction
GPS Coordinate
1 SW1 Karo River (up stream)
05 W 21deg574244N 85deg15228E
2 SW2 Karo River (Dn stream)
13 N 21deg582933N 85deg151615E
3 SW3 Topadihi Nala
56 NE 21deg593311N 85deg175575E
Water Flow Measurement Locations
Sl No
Location Code Name of Location Distance(km) Direction
GPS Coordinate
1 WF1 Karo River (up stream)
120 SW 21deg574135N 85deg15225E
2 WF2 Karo River (Dn stream)
030 N 21deg582912N 85deg151715E
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336 Soil Quality Monitoring Locations
Soil samples were collected at 4 locations as per the details given below
(refer Plate No33)
Sl No
Location Code
Name of Location Distance (Km)
(from Lease Boundry)
Direction GPS
Coordinate
1 N1 Guest house 08 N 21deg582282N 85deg152425E
2 N2 Within lease area 030 NE 21deg574716N 85deg152377E
4 N3 Rengalberha
13 SE
21deg571911N 85deg154328E
3 N4 Parulipada 32 N 21deg593399N 85deg154679E
5 N5 Kalta 35 W 21deg58292N 85deg132036E
6 N6 Kashira 40 W 21deg55995N 85deg151813E
7 N7 Jhirapani 54 NW 21deg595238N 85deg13976E
8 N8 Shankhaparha 61 SE 21deg565098N 85deg184828E
Soil Sampling Locations
Sl No
Location Code
Name of Location
Distance from site (Km)
Direction GPS Coordinate
1 S1 Within Project 01 - 21deg574728N 85deg152104E
2 S2 Rengalaberha
11 S 21deg57948N 85deg152858E
3 S3 Kalata
34 W 21deg58022N 85deg132534E
4 S4 Kendudihi 40 NE 21deg594628N 85deg161490E
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34 Sampling Procedure 341 Micro Meteorological Monitoring
Micro meteorological station was set up on roof top of Nadidih Iron amp
Mn Mine office Guest House to record various meteorological parameters For
recording various parameters following apparatus were used
a) Thermometer (for Temperature)
b) Hygrometer (for Humidity)
c) Anemometer (for wind speed)
d) Wind vane (for wind direction)
e) Rain gauge (for Measurement of rain fall)
The Cloud cover was recorded by visual observation of the sky in
oktas Hourly data of meteorology was used for preparation of seasonal wind-
rose diagrams
342 Ambient Air Monitoring
Time averaged in-situ sampling was adopted by passing a known
volume of air through a trap and a collecting medium (filter paper and
bubbler)Fine Dust Sampler and Respirable Dust Sampler were used for the
purpose
Analytical methods followed for ambient air quality monitoring
i) Particulate Matter less than 25 micron (PM25)
The samples for PM25 were collected on filter paper by Fine dust
sampler operated at maximum rate of 1667 lpm and concentrations
were determined gravimetrically on 24 hours basis
ii) Particulate Matter less than 10 micron (PM10)
The samples for PM10 were collected on filter paper by RDSFine dust
sampler operated at maximum rate of 12 cummin1667 lpm and
concentrations were determined gravimetrically on 24 hours basis
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iii) Sulphur-dioxide (Improved West amp Gaeke Method) Sulphur-dioxide measurement was done by aspirating a measured volume
of air through sodium tetrachloromercurate solution It forms a stable
dichloro-sulphitomercurate The amount of SO2 is estimated by the reading
from spectrophotometer at 560 nm
iv) Nitrogen Oxides (Modified Jacob amp Hochheiser Method) Nitrogen oxides were estimated by bubbling air through 01 N sodium
hydroxide (with sodium arsenate) solution to form a stable solution of
sodium nitrite The nitrite ion produced during a sampling is determined
using spectrophotometer at 540 nm by reacting the exposed absorbing
reagent with phosphoric acid sulphanilamide and NEDA
v) Carbon Monoxide [IS5182 (Part-X) 1976]
Grab sample of ambient air has been taken in the sampling tube The sample
is injected into gas chromatograph (with methaniser) where it is carried from
one end of the column to other During the movement the carbon monoxide
is converted into methane and sample undergoes distribution at different
rates ultimately separating from one another The separated constituents are
detected in form of distinct peaks in the plotter
Other parameters like Ozone and Ammonia were monitoredand analyzed
by Chemical method and Indophenol Blue Method respectively Benzene
BaP trace metals etc were monitored andanalysedas per CPCB guidelines
343 Water Quality Monitoring
As per the standard practice one sample from each station was collected
once during the season Grab water samples were collected in plastic container
by standard sampling technique Necessary pre-cautions were taken for sample
preservation
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The physical parameters viz pH temperature amp conductivity were
measured at site by using portable water analysis kit (century) DO was fixed on
spot as per Winklerrsquos method Parameters like hard-ness colour taste and
odour residual chlorine and free ammonia were analysed at the site
immediately after collection of water samples The parameters as defined
ldquoGeneral Standards for Discharge of Environmental Pollutions [GSR 422(E) and
GSR 801 (E)] were analyzed as per the procedures defined in IS 3025 and
ldquostandard methods for water and waste water analysisrdquo (AWWA APHA)
344 Water Flow
Water flow measurements were carried out at 2 locations by following
the procedures as defined in IS1192
Measurement of water flow in streams consists of two aspects viz
measuring the velocity of flow in stream and estimating the cross sectional area
of the stream at the points of flow measurement These aspects were carried out
in the following manner
Flow
[(v0 +v1)2 + (d0 + d1)2 + (v1 +v2)2 (d1 +d2)2 + (vn-1 +vn)2 (dn-1
+dn)2]w
Where v0 = 0 v1 = average velocity (msec) of water at point 1 v2 = average velocity (msec) of water at point 2 vn = 0
d0 = 0
d1 = depth of water in meter at point 1
d2 = depth of water in meter at point 2
dn = 0 w = width of each segment
For measuring the velocity of flow water current meter (semitron make) was
used The water current meter was dipped into the water flow and number of
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counts per minute were recorded These counts were used to estimate the
velocity using a calibration chart for the current meter
The width and depths of the nalla streams have been measured by
conventional techniques using measuring tape for width and pole for the depth
345 Ambient Noise Level
Ambient noise level monitoring was done by an integrating sound level
meter (CR-275) of Cirrus Research Plc UK in dB(A) Out door noise
measurements were made at a height of 15m above the ground and away from
sound reflecting sources like walls buildings etc
The Ambient noise level monitoring was carried out day and night as given
below
SlNo Time (hrs) Duration (minutes)
1 0800-1100 30
2 1400-1700 30
3 1800-2100 30
4 2400-0300 30
346 Soil Quality
Soil samples were collected and analysed by following standard
procedures diagnosis and improvement of Saline and Alkali Soils Agriculture
hand book no 60 of US Department of Agriculture
Objective of study was to know quality of different soil profiles its fertility
potential and biological status (from 0 to 30 cm) in the area
3461 Sampling procedure and analysis Samples were collected upto the depth of 0-30 cm from the surface at 4
sampling spots At each spot surface litter was scrapped and samples were
taken using depth sampler These samples were kept for some time for air
drying at room temperature Samples were stored in polythene bags with label
at the top
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Soil samples were collected with the help of core sampling tube and rammer
The debris upto the surface was removed with the help of spade then core of
measured size was kept on the cleaned soil surface which was hit vertically with
the help of rammer Once the core gets in the soil the soil gets fitted it was
taken out by digging the surrounding earth with the help of shavel (A manual
agricultural implement with a curved blade fixed into a wooden handle)
Samples were analysed for the following parameters
pH
Electrical Conductivity
Nitrogen
Phosphorous
Potassium
Calcium
Magnesium
Organic Carbon
Iron
Boron
Natural Moisture content
Bulk density
Grain size distribution
Cation exchange capacity
Biological status
35 Data Analysis 351 Meteorological Study
Meteorological data was recorded hourly for 3 months Calm condition
prevailed over 3675 of the time of the study period The predominant wind
direction was WNW over 10 of the time in which speed of 10 to 1010 ms was
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recorded The next predominant directions were west over 824 of the time in
which speed of 10 to 110 ms East over 70 with wind speed of 10 to 1010
ms was recorded The seasonal wind rose diagram for 24 hours period is given
in Plate No35
The maximum amp minimum temperature relative humidity () amp
Rainfall (mm) recorded during the season are given below
352 Ambient Air Quality
Ambient air quality was monitored at 8 locations within 10 km radius of
the project site The ambient air results are given in Table Nos 34 to 311 and
the overall Maximum and Minimum values are discussed below
Sr No
Month
Parameter
Temperature (0C) Humidity () Rain fall
Max Min Max Min mm
1 March18 4037 1805 9999 711 220
2 April18 4257 1938 9999 987 138
3 May18 4317 2187 9598 1688 380
SNo Parameter PM10(microgm3) PM25(microgm3) SO2(microgm3) NOx(microgm3)
Locations Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min
1 Guest house 8125 6274 5067 3310 1432 950 2096 1340
2 Within lease area
8550 6571 5653 3668 1676 954 2717 1490
3 Rengalberha
7831 5952 5158 3942 1133 751 1701 1069
4 Parulipada 8067 6134 5092 3428 1385 871 2138 1322
5 Kalta 7338 5948 4748 3298 1134 870 2145 1149
6 Kashira 6809 5048 4548 2681 1256 760 2146 1221
7 Jhirapani 6831 5130 4695 3499 1229 654 2315 1141
8 Shankhaparha 7090 5648 5039 3598 1268 656 2172 1041
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Out of 8 locations the maximum Respirable Particulate Matter (PM10) was
found within lease (8550 microgm3) amp minimum value (5048 microgm3) was found in
Kashira village
Exhibit No 33
Out of 8 locations the maximum Fine Particulate Matter (PM25) was found
within lease (5653 microgm3) amp minimum value (2681 microgm3) was found in
Kashira village
Exhibit No 34
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Highest SO2(1676 microgm3) value was within lease and lowest SO2 value (654
microgm3) in Jhirapani village
Exhibit No 35
Similarly highest NOX (2717 microgcum) value was found within in lease and
lowest NOX value (1041 microgcum) was recorded at Shankhaparha village
Exhibit No 36
Result of other parameters such as Ozone Ammonia Carbon Mono oxides
Benzene BaP and metals As Ni and Pb are given below
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Location Guest house (A-1)
Date O3
(microgm3) CO
(microgm3) NH3
(microgm3) C6H6
(microgm3) As
(ngm3) Ni
(ngm3) BaP
(ngm3) Pb
(microgm3) 10032018 4023 75821 1369 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
11042018 3961 66528 1158 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
12052018 4523 62547 1267 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Standard 10000 200000 40000 500 600 2000 10 100
Detection Range
- - - 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100
Location Within lease area (A-2)
Date O3
(microgm3) CO
(microgm3) NH3
(microgm3) C6H6
(microgm3) As
(ngm3) Ni
(ngm3) BaP
(ngm3) Pb
(microgm3) 13032018 4263 42561 1251 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
14042018 2564 50012 1231 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
14052018 3361 52563 1124 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Standard 10000 200000 40000 500 600 2000 10 100
Detection Range
- - - 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100
Location Parulipada (A-4)
Date O3
(microgm3) CO
(microgm3) NH3
(microgm3) C6H6
(microgm3) As
(ngm3) Ni
(ngm3) BaP
(ngm3) Pb
(microgm3)
20032018 4421 70589 1563 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
23042018 3695 70856 1560 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
22052018 3256 66598 1245 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Standard 10000 200000 40000 500 600 2000 10 100
Detection Range
- - - 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100
Location Rengalberha (A-3)
Date O3
(microgm3) CO
(microgm3) NH3
(microgm3) C6H6
(microgm3) As
(ngm3) Ni
(ngm3) BaP
(ngm3) Pb
(microgm3)
17032018 4362 58963 1120 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
19042018 4521 60053 1362 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
22052018 3852 60523 1023 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Standard 10000 200000 40000 500 600 2000 10 100
Detection Range - - - 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100
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Location Kalta (A-5)
Date O3
(microgm3) CO
(microgm3) NH3
(microgm3) C6H6
(microgm3) As
(ngm3) Ni
(ngm3) BaP
(ngm3) Pb
(microgm3) 06032018 3589 60323 965 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
04042018 2948 70089 1056 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
05052018 3265 65096 1123 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Standard 10000 200000 40000 500 600 2000 10 100
Detection Range
- - - 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100
Location Kashira (A-6)
Date O3
(microgm3) CO
(microgm3) NH3
(microgm3) C6H6
(microgm3) As
(ngm3) Ni
(ngm3) BaP
(ngm3) Pb
(microgm3) 03032018 3371 60896 1456 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
04042018 4156 50956 1123 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
05052018 4256 61236 1256 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Standard 10000 200000 40000 500 600 2000 10 100
Detection Range
- - - 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100
Location Jhirapani (A-7)
Date O3
(microgm3) CO
(microgm3) NH3
(microgm3) C6H6
(microgm3) As
(ngm3) Ni
(ngm3) BaP
(ngm3) Pb
(microgm3) 26032018 4961 70456 1120 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
28042018 4582 71223 1362 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
26052018 4012 71036 1023 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Standard 10000 200000 40000 500 600 2000 10 100
Detection Range
- - - 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100
Location Shankhaparha (A-8)
Date O3
(microgm3) CO
(microgm3) NH3
(microgm3) C6H6
(microgm3) As
(ngm3) Ni
(ngm3) BaP
(ngm3) Pb
(microgm3) 24032018 3856 60985 1123 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
24042018 2963 51256 1563 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
24052018 3756 42963 1023 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Standard 10000 200000 40000 500 600 2000 10 100
Detection Range
- - - 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100
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From the Graphs it is clear that all the parameters at all the locations are within
limit (As per NAAQS Limit)
353 Water Quality
The water quality monitoring was done at 7 locations within 10 km
radius area of lease
The water results are given in Table Nos 312 amp 318
Out of 7 samples collected from different locations 3 are from surface
water and 4 samples are from ground water drinking water
Ground Water
The water samples are from Borewell (Guest House GW-1) GW-2
Regelberha Village (Hand Pump) GW-3 Kendudih Village (Hand Pump)
and GW-4 KalataResult of Relevant parameters are given below
Code No
pH
Chloride
(mgl)
Fluoride
(mgl)
Nitrate
(mgl)
Iron
(mgl)
Hardness
(mgl)
Total Coliform
(MPN100ml)
GW-1 71 2200 052 532 0098 17200 Absent
GW-2 73 3200 047 1020 0150 18000 Absent
GW-3 75 3600 062 1020 0210 19600 Absent
GW-4 76 3000 048 1650 0220 16800 Absent
Desirable Limits
IS 10500 65-85 250 100 4500 030 300 Absent
The result shows that the contribution due to the mining is negligible All the
parameters are well within the prescribed limit of IS 10500
Surface Water The water samples are from Karo Nadi (upstream SW-1) Karo Nadi
(downstream SW-2) and Topadih Nala (SW-3) Result of Relevant parameters
are given below
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Code No pH TDS
(mgl)
Chloride
(mgl)
Fluoride
(mgl)
Nitrate
(mgl)
Iron
(mgl)
Total Coliform
(MPN100ml)
SW-1 71 12300 180 026 852 0140 210
SW-2 73 14500 2020 030 1102 0120 300
SW-3 70 12100 2400 042 1360 0320 260
Desirable Limits
IS 2296 (Class C)
65-85 1500 600 150 5000 5000 5000
The result shows that the contribution due to the mining is negligible All the
parameters are well within the prescribed limit of IS 2296 (Class C)
354 Water Flow
The Water flow measurement was carried out during summer 2018 at 2
locations The details of the findings are given below
Sl No Location Flow m3hr
WF-1 Karo Nadi (Up stream) 9875
WF-2 Karo (Down stream) 9456
From the result it is clear that the area has adequate supply of surface water
355 Noise
The noise level survey was carried out at 8 locations and the details of
the survey are given hereunder
Station Code Noise level in dB(A)
Max Min Day (leq)
Night (leq)
Ambient Noise Level (dBA)
N1 Guest house 705 445 685 468
N2 Within lease area 698 443 646 469
N3 Rengalberha
598 428 548 435
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Station Code Noise level in dB(A)
N4 Parulipada 576 426 546 439
N5 Kalta 556 416 526 436
N6 Kashira 516 406 452 421
N7 Jhirapani 530 425 508 436
N8 Shankhaparha 534 435 505 440
Ambient Noise Level
Ambient noise level Within Lease (N-1amp N-2) were found to be 685 amp 646
dB(A) at day time and 468 amp 469 dB(A) at night time respectively All the
values are well within the prescribed limit of 75 and 70 dB(A) for industrial
area in day and night time respectively Near Regelberha (N-3) Parulipada (N-
4) Kalta (N-5) Kashira (N-6) Jhirapani (N-7) and Shankhaparha (N-8) the
noise levels were also within the prescribed limit 55 dB(A) amp 45 dB(A) for
residential area in day and night time respectively
356 Soil Quality
Soil may be defined as a mixture of rock and mineral material with the
organic matter Soil is the net results of the action of climate and organisms
especially plant on the earth crust The data analysis of the soil monitoring
results collected nearby lease area are given in Table No319
From the results it can be concluded that the pH of soil is normal ranging
from 529-620 average nitrogen values were in low to medium range (2630-
2940 kgha) average potassium value is also in the range of low to medium (48-
50 kgha) However the average phosphorus values were found to be medium
(1220-1480 kgha) The phosphorus value may be improved by using DAP
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36 Socio-Economic Scenario
The socio-economic scenario in the 10 kms radius of the Nadidih Iron amp
Manganese Mine of Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd based on secondary data is
collected from statistical records 2011 census data has been used for
demographic features
The buffer zone falls under district SundargarhKeojhar of Orissa Forest
land occupies a major portion of the study area The study area comprises of 16
census villages with a total population of 28694 (Ref Table No 320) The study
area is a depository of minerals particularly iron ore The economy of the area is
therefore dominated by mining and related activity Agriculture is also practiced
and is dependent on the monsoons The mining activity has led to the socio-
economic development of this area which otherwise was a backward region of
the state
The study area is having a total population with 619 of SC 6665 of ST
together they constitute about 7284 of the total population
Demographic features of study area The villages falling within the study area are listed in the Table No 321 along
with the demographic features as per the census 2011
The summary of the demographic features are given in Table No 321 and
discussed in the following paragraphs
i) Population
The total population of 16 villages is 28694 The of Schedule Caste (SC)
and Schedule Tribe (ST) to the total population is 619 amp 6665 respectively
This shows the majority of the population in rural area is under ST
category
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ii) Village size
The total households in the 16 villages are 6453 The average household
per village is 403
iii) House hold size
The average household size is 445 in rural area
iv) Sex ratio
The sex ratio of the study area is 1013 female per thousand male
population in rural area The percentage of male and female population to
the total population is 4967 and 5033 respectively
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v) Literacy
The percentage of literacy in the area is 5331 The male and female literacy
to the total population is 3087 amp 2244 respectively
vi) Occupational structure of the study area
The details of occupational structure are given in Table No 321 The
percentage of total workers to the total population in the rural area is 4024
in which main worker constitute 2371 and marginal worker constitute
1653 and remaining 5976 constitute non workers
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Demographic features and other Statistics for the Study Area
(Rural Area) as per Census 2011 Table No 321
Sl Details No
1 Total population 28694
2 No of House hold 6453
3 Average family size 445
4 Average no of house hold per village 403
5 Average population per village 1793
6 Sex ratio ndashfemales per thousand males 1013
7 Percent of male population to total population 4967
8 Percent of female population to total population 5033
9 Percent of SC population to the total population 619
10 Percent of ST population to the total population 6665
11 Percent of literate population to the total population 5331
12 Percent of Male literate population to the total population
3087
13 Percent of Female literate population to the total population
2244
14 Percent of main worker to the total population 2371
15 Percent of marginal worker to the total population 1653
16 Percent of non worker to the total population 5976
Primary survey amp its validation with secondary data (Census 2011) Primary survey was conducted during March to May 2018 amp data collected
based on specific designed Questionnaire Villages covered are Kalta Kasira
Kendudihi Rengalbeda Barpada etc There has been increase in the population
amp other related factors since 2011(male population female population SCST
population literacy working population category of workers etc)
For the study area (rural area) as per the census 2011 avg family size is 445 whereas at present as per the survey it works out to be approx 5 as detailed below
As per the census 2011in the study area
As per primary survey(approx)
Avg family size 445 5
Avg households per village
403 450
Avg population per 1793 1900
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village
Male population 4967 50
SC population 619 7
ST population 6665 70
Literacy 5331 55
Male Literacy 3087 32
Female Literacy 2244 23
Working population 4024 45
Non workers 5976 55
Other information which emerged from survey
The study area is dominated by STST population
Basic issues which needs to be addressed are related to the following
1) Education amp communication
2) Health care amp drinking water
3) Alternative Livelihood amp environmental protection
4) Sports amp culture
5) Infrastructure development
Common problems health education transport road drainage employment fuel irrigation etc
Opinion about the project
Respondents are positive about the project amp feel that the expansion project will
bring positive changes in their lives bring prosperity amp solve their day to day
problems The project will bring in employment opportunities amp this will result
in economic amp social development of the people amp area
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37 Flora and Fauna
Study of the biological environment is one of the most important aspects of
EIA This again has a special importance in case of mining project due to its
location Mining leases and surrounding area is mainly located in the forest area
The biological communities are the good indicators of climatic and edaphic
factors It is important to conserve natural flora and fauna based on EIA of an
area EIA helps to identify the impact of the mining on the ecosystem and warns
to check the damage It suggests to take measures so that a particular ecosystem
can improve instead of further damage In the preset study mainly terrestrial
ecosystem is considered here
The study was under taken during post monsoon season 2012
The list of flora and fauna in the core zone is based on the site visit and
secondary data The list of flora and fauna in the core and buffer zone is
presented in the report
The authenticated list of flora and fauna as per the above study has been
incorporated Impact of the mine on flora and fauna is discussed in Chapter-4
The mitigation measures and funds have been discussed in Chapter-5 in brief
371 Scope
1 To assess the flora and fauna present in the core site (lease area) of the
proposed project and in surrounding Buffer areas (10 Km radius
range)
2 To document cultivated and naturally occurring species in the core
site
3 Assessment of species protected by specific legislation (Rare
endangered critically endangered endemic and vulnerable)
4 To identify designated locates and features of ecological significance
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372 Activities undertaken during the study
1 Flora survey
- Tree shrub herb climber and grass species identification and
enumeration
- Diversity of species under plantations
- Analysis of Rare-Endangered-Threatened flora
2 Fauna survey
- Documentation of Avian Reptilian Insect Amphibian Mammal and
other faunal diversity
- Observations by direct and indirect evidences (Direct evidence-
Sighting and hearing Indirect evidence- Pug marks nests and other
signs
- Analysis of Scheduled species
3 Habitatmicrohabitat diversity in the project site and surrounding
areas within 1 km 5 km and 10 km range from the site
4 Photo documentation
373 Survey Limitation
This survey records the flora and fauna evident on the days of the site visit
and field survey It does not record any flora or fauna that may appear at other
times of the year and as such were not evident at the time of visit The report
represents ecological status of the area evident during the particular period of
the study
This is an ecological report and as such no reliance should be given to
comments relating to buildings engineering soils or other unrelated matters
374 Approach of the study
To assess the ecological issues and document flora and fauna associated with the
project following tasks were undertaken
(i) Preliminary visit on the site
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(ii) Desk Study
(iii) Core zone and Buffer zone Survey
375 Methodology
3751Desk Study
The purpose of the desk study was to identify habitats and species of local
conservation value which may not have been present or apparent during the
survey visit (eg springmonsoon plants) The desk study was also helpful in
understanding the historical biodiversity and ecological status of the site
The desk study was carried out by referring the hard copy literature
related to ecology and biodiversity of the region or of other related areas
encompassing the proposed site
Literature survey was also undertaken by collecting and stating research
papers and reports specific to the region
3752 Habitat Survey
To collect data on flora (Herbs Shrubs and Trees) and fauna (Birds
Mammals) various strategies were practiced These strategies differed as per the
habit and habitat of concerned group of species
376 Flora
The structure and composition of vegetation and forest cover was studied
by using Phytosociological methods Extensive field surveys were undertaken to
analyze and estimate diversity density dominance and frequency of different
members of plant population
Observations were made in the forest area as well as in non-forest areas by
laying plots and adopting quadrate method The quadrate method includes
laying down square sample plots or units for quantitative analysis of vegetation
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The sample plot method given by Clements (1898) Philips (1959) Muller and
Ellenberg (1974) and Rau and Wooten (1988) EIA Hand Book (ch7 pp44)was
followed The Quadrate sizes of 1 m x 1m 5m x 5m and 10m x 10m were taken
for herbs shrub and trees respectively
Co-existence and competition both are affected directly by the number of
individuals in the community Therefore it is essential to know the quantitative
structure of the community To characterize the community as a whole certain
derived parameters are used ie Density Frequency Abundance Importance
Value Index (IVI)
The Simpson Diversity Index gives a clear picture of community structure in
quantitative terms
To summarize the following parameters were used during the Floristic diversity
and Phytosociological assessment
(i) Density Frequency Abundance
(ii) Simpsons Index
a Simpsons Index (D)
b Simpsons Index of Diversity (1 ndash D)
377 Fauna and avifauna
The assessment of wild fauna was mostly based on random sightings For
animals other than directly sighted secondary evidences were recorded through
calls dung boles scats and spoors rub signs signs of debarking drag mark etc
For birds actual counts at each sampling site were made by walk
through in a chosen one kilometer stretch of the site and the number of birds
were directly counted and listed Species list was prepared along with taxonomic
position of each species
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3771 Sampling Stations
Majority of the region falling in the 10 km radius consist of Mining
projects Agricultural landscapes and Forest landscapes are often interrupted by
mining projects
Sampling locations were strategically selected to collect maximum data on
vegetation pattern faunal diversity and habitat diversity In total 50 samples
were taken around 14 sampling locations categorized in 7areas demarcated as
core zone (lease area) and buffer zone (up to 10 km from leasehold) of Nadidih
Feegrade mine
The areas that were visited and sampled during the survey were
Name of places sampled Distance
from the site
Dominant Features
1 Siddhamatth RF
2 Baitarni RF
3 Uliburu RF
4 Near Torha nala
5 Near Teherai Nala
6 Forests around Teherai
7 Near Suna Nadi
8 Lakhraghat
9 Forests around Koira
Within 5-10
Km
Sal dominated mixed forest
areas
10 Karo RF Within 1-5 km Sal dominated forest areas
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11 Kathmal RF
12 Karo RF
13 Kathmala RF
14 Forests around Nadidih
15 Mendhamaruni RF
16 Project site area- Nadidih
Feegrade
Within 1 km Mining dominated zone with
some vegetation pockets in
the lease area and around it
378 Observations
Observations were made for all possible habitats and flora-fauna species
in and around the site (except micro-organisms) All possible landscape features
and areas in the site and buffer areas were visited to collect the required data
The observations recorded are site time and season specific observations
However the actual observation data was supported by the data obtained from
secondary sources (reports research papers literature survey) to gather a wide
and in-depth perspective
The project being a mining project the impact of the project can be
multifold and therefore the ecological richness and sensitivity of the locations
were examined critically All the major habitats in the buffer area were visited
and observation recorded
3781 Habitat and Forest Type Diversity
The location of the project ie Nadidih Feegrade Iron amp Manganese Mines
falls into the North Western part of Orissa state and is bounded on the North by
Jharkhand State on the South by Jharsuguda amp Sambalpur district on the east
by the Rourkela Forest division and the West and North-west by Chhattisgarh
state
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The region falling into the 10 km radius from the project location is
diverse in habitat and therefore study of Habitat and Forest type diversity was
undertaken to understand different types of habitats and forests that are
prevalent in the region
Habitats are decisive factors and determine the diversity and distribution
of flora and fauna in any given ecosystem Therefore it is vital to understand
dynamics and diversity of habitats and ecosystems in and around the proposed
project Actual field observation coupled with Toposheet and Google earth
images were used to characterize and distinguish landscape diversity in the
study site and the buffer area The overall examination was carried out by
making actual visits at various pre-marked locations in the core site (lease area)
and the region falling within the 10 km radius of the project location (Buffer
area) The buffer area was divided in to two parts (5km and 10km) to make the
assessment and interpretation convenient
The Core Zone
The core zone area is a mining project proposed for lease renewal and
production enhancement The Lease area is surrounded by other mining
projects On the Western and Northern side of the mine boundary there is a
forest range which eventually merges with the Karo and Uliburu forest range
Karo river flows along the ML boundary
Majority of the landscape in the lease area (core zone) is characteristic of
degraded natural landscape as it is a mined area On the edges of the lease area
towards the Western side there are some forest patches which are dominated by
young Shorea robusta and Diospyros melanoxylon (Tendu) vegetation Most of the
herb and shrub species prevalent in the open spaces were weeds such as Lantana
Ageratum and Eupatorium The forest patches towards the Karo nala is relatively
diverse while other areas are extensively dominated by Sal (Shorea robusta)The
small patches of forest vegetation near the lease area has potential for being used
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as nesting-browsing habitats for faunal species such as a Birds Butterflies
Moths Rodents Hare Reptiles and Lizards
Forest patch around the lease area The Sal dominated Mendhamaruni range
A typical Shorea (Tree) and Eupatorium (Shrub) dominated system prevalent in
most of the vegetation around the lease area
Areas within 5 Km Range
The area falling within the 5 km range from the Core site contains major part of
Mendhamaruni Karo Kathmal and Siddhamath reserve forests The landscape
contains various mining projects and most of the forest patches are therefore
discontinuous and the agricultural habitats are only limited near some of the
villages The overall landscape in 5 km radius consists of 60 percent mine
dominated degraded landscapes and 30 percent reserve forest areas The reserve
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forest areas of Mendhamaruni Karo Uliburu Kajhurdihi and Siddhamath
represent the natural landscapes of the region
Areas within 10 Km Range Buffer Region
Within the 10 km area comprising the Buffer region there are some major
reserve forests such as such as Mendhamaruni Karo Uliburu Siddhamath
Kathmal and Baitarani These forests represent the natural ecology of the region
and are mostly characterized by plant species such as Shorea robusta Diospyros
melanoxylon Diospyros montanna Terminalia arjuna Terminalia tomentosa
Anogeissus latifolia Buchanania lanzan Haldina cordifolia Madhuca indica etc The
overall landscape is undulating and the elevation ranges from 1900-2300 ft
The dominant vegetation in the forests seen in the Buffer region can be broadly
categorized as a Moist and Dry Sal Forest (Government of Orissa 1994) The
forest type prevalent in the buffer area can be classified on the basis Champion
and Seth classification (1968) as Northern Tropical Moist Deciduous Sal (80 )
and Northern Tropical Dry Deciduous forest (20)
Important tree species associated with Sal in these forests are
Anogeissus latifolia Bauhinia semla B vahlii Bombax ceiba Careya arborea Casearia
elliptica C graveolens Cassia fistula Catunaregam spinosa Chloroxylon swetenoides
Dalbergia latifolia Diospyros melanoxylon D montana Garuga pinnata Grewia
tiliaefolia Haldina cordifolia Hymenodictyon orixense Kydia calycina Lagerstromia
Macaranga peltata Miliusa velutina Mitragyna parvifolia Pterocarpus marsupium
Schleichera oleosa Spondias pinnata Symplocos cochinchinensis Syzygium cumini
Terminalia tomentosa T bellirica Trichilia connaroides and Ziziphus rugosa
Majority of the landscape falling in the buffer region is dominated by industrial
and mining projects wastelands and discontinuous agricultural landscapes
Natural landscape and forest cover is interrupted by various mining projects and
there has been cumulative degradation of the natural landscape Majority of the
reserve forests observed during the study were fragmented
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Summary of Habitat Diversity Survey
Approximate percentage of natural habitats or forest area in the Lease area 60-
70
Type of the habitat or forests system present in the Lease area
(i) Sal dominated forest patches
(ii) Moist mixed deciduous forests
Type of the habitat and Forest systems present in the Buffer region
i Northern dry mixed deciduous forests
ii Northern Tropical Moist Deciduous Sal
forests
iii Northern Tropical Dry Deciduous forest
iv Moist mixed deciduous forests
v Northern tropical wet evergreen or semi-
evergreen forests
vi Scrub lands
Bioogegraphic province
(1) Sal Zone
Potential vegetation type (2) Shorea ndash Buchnania-Terminalia
(3) Shorea-Terminalia-Adina Reserve forests in the Buffer region
Mendhamaruni KhajurdihiKaro Siddhamath Baitarani Uliburu
High diversity reserve forests
Karo RF Baitarni RF Low diversity reserve forests Mendhamaruni Kathmal
Siddhamath and Uliburu
National parks and Sanctuaries in the Buffer region None
Rivers in the buffer region Karo Torha
Dominating soil Grey greenish-grey brown to reddish-brown
Flora in the Core zone
The Core zone (Lease area) has small vegetation on the western periphery and
some plantation areas The species of plants observed in the nearby areas are
characteristic of disturbed and degraded natural systems The tree diversity
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indicated dominance of Shorea robusta but the herbs and shrubs diversity was
dominated by weeds and exotic species In total 89 species of plants were
observed in the core site (within the lease boundary) The floral diversity in the
core site included 32 species of trees 20 species of Shrubs 25 species of Herbs
and Grasses 11 species of Climbers and 1 species of Parasite
No species classified as Rare Endangered or Threatened were observed during
the study in the lease area But in the adjoining forest ranges there can be
presence of ecologically important and protected species
A detailed list of Flora observed in the Core site is shown in the Table No 322
During the quadrate study it was observed that Shorea robusta - Sal(IVI
144)followed byLannea coromandelicandash Shemat (IVI 33)Holarrhena antidysenterica
(IVI 20) and Acacia aurculiformis (IVI 16) were the most common species in the
core site Acacia aurculiformisis planted across at various locations as over dump
plantation
A detailed list of Phytosociological observation and calculation is represented in
Table No 333
Flora diversity observed in Buffer area
During the study various forest areas in the buffer region were visited and
quadrates were laid at regular intervals to collect representative data of floral
diversity of the region
In total 218 species were encountered during the study which included 71
species of Trees 51 species of herbs 40 species of Shrubs 36 species of climbers
15 species of Grass and 5 species of Epiphytes and Parasites
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Dominant species Various areas (Forest River Open landscapes) in the Buffer
region were examined and data was collected to understand species dominance
and composition in the buffer region
Almost all of the forest patches showed a heavy dominance of Shorea robusta (IVI
180) followed by other species such as Holarrhena antidysenterica (IVI 15)
Terminalia tomentosa (IVI 10) Anogeissus latifolia (IVI 75) Buchnania lanzan (IVI
7) Madhuca indica (IVI 68) Diospyros melanozylon (IVI 65) and so on
It can be clearly seen here that the overall forest composition is dominated by
Shorea robusta (Sal) and other Tree species are secondary associates The under
stories of almost all of the forested areas visited are very low in diversity and
density In the open spaces the area is occupied by Shorea robusta and Holarrhena
antidysenterica regeneration
Chromolaena odorata along with Ageratum conyzoides are the most common species
of shrubs prevalent in most of the locations Some forest area also has a Hyptis
and Cassia tora
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The Tree composition dominated by Shorea robusta
A typical Shorea robusta dominated forest ecosystem
Domesticated plants during the survey
List of plant species associated with plantations avenues and agricultural
landscapes (Domestic plants) were made In total 27 species of plants were
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observed to be very commonly used as domesticated species in the nearby
locations of the project site and the buffer region Most of these species are exotic
species Native species must be promoted to enhance the native ecology List of
Domesticated plants observed during the study can be seen in Table No 324
Agriculture and Horticulture plant species Some common plants planted in
orchards and plantations by locals are
Sr no
Fruiting plants Major Field crops
Vegetables
1 Mango Paddy Sweet Potato
2 Citrus Maize Chilly
3 Cashew Greengram Onion
4 Banana Blackgram Potato
5 Litchi Wheat Tomato
6 Guava Groundnut
7 Redgram
A rice farm system at one of the locations in the buffer region
Ecologically important species
Plant species form the basis of ecological interaction in nature In the web of life
and natural ecology the diversity density and abundance of plants species are
decisive factors More the native plants better is the associated faunal diversity
Documenting local species that are ecologically important may be helpful in
restoration and greenbelt development planning With the help of actual field
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observations and literature review a list of plant species that are ecologically
significant was prepared These plant species are considered ecologically
important as they attract and support faunal diversity These plants can be
helpful in restoration of natural ecology if planted in strategic composition
List of the Ecological Important plants found in the Buffer region is shown in the
Table No325
Rare Endangered vulnerable or protected species in the region
The project core and the buffer area falls into the Sal dominated moist and dry
deciduous forest ecosystem in North Orissa The floristic composition is totally
dominated by Shorea robusta (Sal) However there are also groups of key
ecological importance such as a Ficus Syszigium Terminalia Madhuca
Buchania Lannea and Garuga that are frequent throughout the composition
Other than the common species that represent the general structure of the forest
there are many species that are rare endangered vulnerable or nearly
threatened These species often have very niche temporal and spatial
distribution and may not be encountered during a short term study or survey
However a list of Rare Endangered Vulnerable or Near Threatened species was
extracted on the basis of literature review by analysis of the species distribution
and examining the possibility of being found in the buffer region There can be
around 25 species that are classified as Rare Endangered and Threatened (RET)
found in the forests ranges present in the buffer area
A list of these species is shown in Table No326
Only 7 species out of these 25 mentioned in the RET list were actually observed
during the study in the buffer region of the project
Summary of the Floristic Survey
Number of Tree species in the core site (Actual observation) 32
Total number of plant species observed in the core site during the study (Actual
observation) 89
Total number of species observed in the Buffer area during the study (Actual
observation) 218
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Rare Endangered vulnerable or protected species encountered in the project site
area None
Rare Endangered vulnerable or protected species encountered in the Buffer
area 7 plants species as Endangered and Vulnerable
Plant species like Rouvolfia serpentine (Endangered) Dalbergia
latifolia(Endangered)and Oroxylum indicum (Endangered) Pterocarpus
marsupium (Endangered)Symplocos racemosa(Critically Endangered) and
Embellia ribes(Vulnerable) are species that were found in the buffer region
during the survey
379 Faunal diversity
The Core Zone is a mining dominated landscape and therefore not much
sightings of Fauna was possible The Faunal diversity in the core site was limited
to Butterflies insects Rats and common lizards The core site has a very poor
Avifaunal diversity Possibility of bigger mammals is very low due to the
cumulative disturbance caused by the mine dominated landscape In the Buffer
zone due to the presence of Reserve forests there was a good diversity of Birds
Butterflies and Other insects
To study faunal diversity and richness in the area random sightings were
preferred and various methods of observation were practiced For reptiles stone
lifting was done rock crevices and wall space of structures in the site were
checked Amphibians were searched near the stagnant water pools and small
streams Insects were observed on underside of leaves nests rock crevices
bushes and other places Birds were studied by undertaking several field trails in
and around the site
The observations made during the study phase in the site are as follows
Mammal diversity
No mammals other than common Squirrel and domesticated cows or dogs were
seen in and around the core zone On random survey and talking with local
people it was learnt that Jackals and Sloth bear are found in the reserve forest
areas in the Buffer zone There were no leopard pugmarks encountered during
the study On the basis of direct sightings questions and indirect evidences the
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presence of Faunal species such as Wild Boar Jackals Fox Hare Porcupine and
Indian Mongoose were validated
List of Mammals that can be found in the buffer region is shown in the Table
No327
Avian diversity
In areas falling within the core site (lease area) and adjoining areas 26 species of
birds were observed during the study The observations were made based on
direct sightings and bird calls In the observed list of birds none of the species
were classified as Endangered or rare
While surveying the buffer area 70 species of birds were observed All of these
birds observed were of Least concern classification It must be noted here that
though the bird species recorded during the survey are of least concern
classification necessary steps must be undertaken to reduce the impact on the
reserve forest areas that support majority of the Avian diversity
A list of Bird species observed during the study is shown in Table No328
Domesticated animals
At some open spaces near the project location domesticated Urban diversity
specific animals such as a Stray dogs (Canis lupus) and domestic cows(Bos
primigenius indicus)are common in and around the proposed project site
Summary of faunal observations
Number of Bird species observed in core site 26
Number of Reptile observed in the core site 3
Number of Amphibian species observed in the core site 2
Number of Bird species observed in the 10 km radius 70
Number of Reptile observed in the 10 km radius 7
Number of Amphibian species observed in the 10 km radius 4
Domesticated animals found in the actual project site 0
Domesticated animals sighted in the MIDC area 2
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Mammal species sighted in the Buffer region Jackal Mongoose Black Nape
Hare Wild Boar
3710 Diversity Index Calculation
Diversity Index was calculated based on the observations made The diversity
Index was used to compare the core site and the buffer region
Core Site
(i) Simpsons Index (D) 0130
(ii) Simpsons Index of Diversity 1 ndash D 0870
Buffer Region
The buffer region can be further divided into 6 major areas The Diversity index
of these areas is given below
Sr No
Reserve forests Simpsons Index (D) Simpsons Index of Diversity 1 - D
1 Baitarni RF 0056 0944
2 Kathmal 0185 0815
3 Khjuradihi 0121 0879
4 Mendhamaruni 0103 0897
As observed from the above Table the buffer region is more diverse and rich
than the core site
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3711 Tables
Floral diversity in core site
Table No 322
Sr No Plant name Habit Family
1 Anacardium occidentale Tree Anacardiaceae
2 Buchanania lanzan Tree Anacardiaceae
3 Alstonia scholaris
Tree Apocynaceae
4 Holarrhena antidysenterica Tree Apocynaceae
5 Garuga pinnata
Tree Burseraceae
6 Cassia fistula Tree Caesalpinaceae
7 Cassia Siamea Tree Caesalpinaceae
8 Anogeissus latifolia
Tree Combretaceae
9 Terminalia tomentosa Tree Combretaceae
10 Shorea Robusta Tree Dipterocarpaceae
11 Diospyros melanoxylon
Tree Ebenaceae
12 Diospyros montana
Tree Ebenaceae
13 Bridelia retusa
Tree Euphorbiaceae
14 Pongamia pinnata Tree Fabaceae
15 Gmelina arborea Tree Lamiaceae
16 Azadirachta indica Tree Meliaceae
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17 Acacia aurculiformis Tree Mimosaceae
18 Acacia catechu
Tree Mimosaceae
19 Albizzia lebbeck
Tree Mimosaceae
20 Haldina cordifolia Tree Rubiaceae
21 Aegle marmelos Tree Rutaceae
22 Holoptelia integrifolia
Tree Ulmaceae
23 Trema orientalis Tree Ulmaceae
24 Butea monosperma
Tree Fabaceae
25 Careya arborea
Tree Lecythedaceae
26 Casearia tomentosa
Tree Flacourtiaceae
27 Heterophragma quadriloculare
Tree Bignoniaceae
28 Lagerstromia parviflora
Tree Lythraceae
29 Lannea coromandelica
Tree Anacardiaceae
30 Madhuca indica
Tree Sapotaceae
31 Mangifera indica
Tree Anacardiaceae
32 Pterocarpus marsupium
Tree Fabaceae
33 Adhatoda vasica Shrubs Acanthaceae
34 Andrographis paniculata Shrubs Acanthaceae
35 Barleria cristata Shrubs Acanthaceae
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36 Barleria montana Shrubs Acanthaceae
37 Calotropis procera Shrubs Asclepiadaceae
38 Ageratum conyzoides Shrubs Asteraceae
39 Cassia tora Shrubs Caesalpiniaceae
40 Combretum nanum Shrubs Combretaceae
41 Dioscorea pentaphylla Shrubs Dioscoreaceae
42 Jatropha curcas Shrubs Euphorbiaceae
43 Crotalaria juncea Shrubs Fabaceae
44 Desmodium gangeticum Shrubs Fabaceae
45 Desmodium velutinum Shrubs Fabaceae
46 Tephrosia sps Shrubs Fabaceae
47 Hyptis suaveolens Shrubs lamiaceae
48 Sida acuta Shrubs Malvaceae
49 Sida cordifolia Shrubs Malvaceae
50 Urena lobata Shrubs Malvaceae
51 Lantana camara Shrubs Verbenaceae
52 Tribulus terrestris Shrubs Zygophyllaceae
53 Loranthus longiflorus Parasite Loranthaceae
54 Dicliptera sps Herb Acanthaceae
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55 Hygrophila spinosa Herb Acanthaceae
56 Justicia betonica Herb Acanthaceae
57 Lepidagathis Herb Acanthaceae
58 Chromolaena odorata Herb Asteraceae
59 Eclipta prostrata Herb Asteraceae
60 Fimbristylis Herb Cyperaceae
61 Phyllanthus niruri Herb Euphorbiaceae
62 Tephrosia tinctoria Herb Fabaceae
63 Mimosa pudica Herb Leguminosae
64 Argemone mexicana Herb Papaveraceae
65 Limnophila indica Herb Plantaginaceae
66 Lindernia crustacea Herb Scrophulariaceae
67 Apluda mutica Grasses Poaceae
68 Chloris barbata Grasses Poaceae
69 Cynodon dactylon Grasses Poaceae
70 Dicanthium sps Grasses Poaceae
71 Dichanthium annulatum Grasses Poaceae
72 Eragrostis unioloides Grasses Poaceae
73 Heteropogon contortus Grasses Poaceae
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74 Iseilema laxum Grasses Poaceae
75 Oplismenus burmannii Grasses Poaceae
76 Setaria verticillata Grasses Poaceae
77 Themeda arundinacea Grasses Poaceae
78 Themeda quadrivalvis Grasses Poaceae
79 Cryptolepis buchanani Climber Asclepiadaceae
80 Hemidesmus indica Climber Asclepiadaceae
81 Ipomea carnea Climber Convolvulaceae
82 Rivea hypocrateriformis Climber Convolvulaceae
83 Dioscorea pentaphylla Climber Dioscoreaceae
84 Dioscorea bulbifera Climber Dioscoreaceae
85 Mucuna pruriens Climber Fabaceae
86 Smilax macrophylla Climber Liliaceae
87 Woodfordia floribunda Climber Lythraceae
88 Cissampelos pareira Climber Menispermaceae
89 Vitis tomentosa Climber Vitaceae
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Floristic diversity observed in the buffer area
Table No 323
Sr No Scientific name Habit Family
1 Acacia catechu Tree Mimosaceae
2 Aegle marmelos Tree Rutaceae
3 Albizia lebbeck Tree Mimosaceae
4 Alstonia scholaris Tree Apocynaceae
5 Annona squamosa Tree Annonaceae
6 Anogeissus acuminata Tree Combretaceae
7 Anogeissus latifolia Tree Combretaceae
8 Artocarpus heterophyllus Tree Moraceae
9 Bauhinia racemosa Tree Leguminosae
10 Bauhinia variegata Tree Leguminosae
11 Bixa orellana Tree Violaceae
12 Bombac ceiba Tree Bombacaceae
13 Bridelia retusa Tree Phyllanthaceae
14 Buchanania lanzan Tree Anacardiaceae
15 Butea monosperma Tree Leguminosae
16 Careya arborea Tree Lecythedaceae
17 Casearia tomentosa Tree Flacourtiaceae
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18 Caseria graveolens Tree Flacourtiaceae
19 Cassia fistula Tree Leguminosae
20 Chloroxylon swietenia Tree Meliaceae
21 Choclospermum gossypium Tree Choclospermaceae
22 Dalbergia paniculata Tree Leguminosae
23 Dalbergia sisoo Tree Leguminosae
24 Diospyros melanoxylon Tree Ebenaceae
25 Diospyros montana Tree Ebenaceae
26 Ficus asperrimia Tree Moraceae
27 Ficus beneghalensis Tree Moraceae
28 Ficus glormerata Tree Moraceae
29 Ficus infectoria Tree Moraceae
30 Oroxylon indicum Tree Bignoniaceae
31 Flacourtia indica Tree Flacourtiaceae
32 Garuga pinnata Tree Burseraceae
33 Grewia tiliaefolia Tree Tiliaceae
34 Haldina cordifolia Tree Rubiaceae
35 Holarrhena antidysenterica Tree Apocynaceae
36 Holoptelea integrifolia Tree Ulmaceae
37 Hymenodictyon excelsum Tree Rubiaceae
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38 Kydia calycina Tree Malvaceae
39 Lagerstroemia parviflora Tree Lytheraceae
40 Lannea coromandelica Tree Anacardiaceae
41 Madhuca indica Tree Sapotaceae
42 Mallotus phillipensis Tree Euphorbiaceae
43 Mangifera indica Tree Anacardiaceae
44 Meyna laxiflora Tree Rubiaceae
45 Miliusa velutina Tree Annonaceae
46 Mitragyna parvifolia Tree Rubiaceae
47 Morinda tinctoria Tree Rubiaceae
48 Ougeinia oojeinensis Tree Leguminoseae
49 Phoenix sylvestris Tree Palmae
50 Polyalthia cerasoides Tree Annonaceae
51 Pongamia pinnata Tree Leguminoseae
52 Pterocarpus marsupium Tree Leguminoseae
53 Randia dumetorum Tree Rubiaceae
54 Schleichera oleosa Tree Sapindaceae
55 Semecarpus anacardium Tree Anacardiaceae
56 Shorea Robusta Tree Dipterocarpaceae
57 Sterculia urens Tree Sterculiaceae
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58 Symplocos racemosa Tree Symplocaceae
59 Syzigium cumini Tree Myrtaceae
60 Tamarindus indica Tree Leguminoseae
61 Tectona grandis Tree Lamiaceae
62 Tephrosia tinctoria Tree Leguminoseae
63 Terminalia arjuna Tree Combretaceae
64 Terminalia alata Tree Combretaceae
65 Terminalia bellerica Tree Combretaceae
66 Terminalia chebula Tree Combretaceae
67 Terminalia tomentosa Tree Combretaceae
68 Vitex negundo Tree Verbenaceae
69 Xylia xylocarpa Tree Leguminoseae
70 Zizyphus jujuba Tree Rhamnaceae
71 Zizyphus rugosa Tree Rhamnaceae
72 Abutilon indicum Shrub Malvaceae
73 Adhatoda vasica Shrub Acanthaceae
74 Baliospermum montanum Shrub Euphorbiaceae
75 Barleria prionitis Shrub Acanthaceae
76 Caesalpinia bonducella Shrub Leguminosae
77 Cajanus cajan Shrub Leguminosae
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78 Calotropis gigantea Shrub Asclepiadaceae
79 Cassia alata Shrub Leguminosae
80 Cassia tora Shrub Leguminosae
81 Celosia argentia Shrub Amaranthaceae
82 Clerodendron infortunatum Shrub Verbenaceae
83 Clerodendrum serratum Shrub Vebenaceae
84 Colebrookia oppositifolia Shrub Labiatae
85 Corchorus aestuans Shrub Tiliaceae
86 Corchorus olitorius Shrub Tiliaceae
87 Crotolaria hirsuta Shrub Leguminosae
88 Crotolaria juncea Shrub Leguminosae
89 Desmodium triflorum Shrub Fabaceae
90 Ecbolium linneanum Shrub Acanthaceae
91 Eranthemum purpurascens Shrub Acanthaceae
92 Flemingia sps Shrub Fabaceae
93 Gymnema sylvestris Shrub Asclepiadaceae
94 Helicteres isora Shrub Sterculiaceae
95 Hyptis suaveolens Shrub Lamiaceae
96 Impatiens balsamina Shrub Balsaminaceae
97 Indigofera cassioides Shrub Fabaceae
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98 Indigofera trita Shrub Fabaceae
99 Lantana camara Shrub Verbenaceae
100 Leea asiatica Shrub Vitaceae
101 Leea indica Shrub Vitaceae
102 Leea macrophylla Shrub Vitaceae
103 Leonotis nepetifolia Shrub Labiatae
104 Leucas lanata Shrub Lamiaceae
105 Ludwigia octovalvis Shrub Onagraceae
106 Mimosa pudica Shrub Mimosaceae
107 Ocimum basilicum Shrub Labiatae
108 Orthosiphon sps Shrub Lamiaceae
109 Ruellia tuberosa Shrub Acanthaceae
110 Securinega Shrub Euphorbiaceae
111 Woodfordia floribunda Shrub Lythraceae
112 Loranthus longiflorus Parasite Loranthaceae
113 Macrosolen Parasite Loranthaceae
114 Viscum Parasite Viscaceae
115 Acampe praemorsa Orchid Orchidaceae
116 Vanda tesselata Orchid Leguminosae
117 Achyranthes aspera Herb Amarantaceae
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118 Acmella uliginosa Herb Asteraceae
119 Ageratum conyzoides Herb Asteraceae
120 Amaranthus spinosus Herb Amarantaceae
121 Ammannia octandra Herb Lytheraceae
122 Andrographis paniculata Herb Acanthaceae
123 Anisomeles indica Herb Labiatae
124 Argemone mexicana Herb Papaveraceae
125 Bidens bipinnata Herb Asteraceae
126 Bidens pilosa Herb Asteraceae
127 Boerhavia diffusa Herb Nyctaginaceae
128 Capparis sepiaria Herb Capparidaceae
129 Chrozophora prostrata Herb Euphorbiaceae
130 Chrozophora rottleri Herb Euphorbiaceae
131 Cleome viscosa Herb Cappraceae
132 Commelina benghalensis Herb Commelinaceae
133 Commelina maculata Herb Commelinaceae
134 Commelina sps Herb Commelinaceae
135 Cyanotis fasciculata Herb Commelinaceae
136 Cyanotis tuberosa Herb Commelinaceae
137 Cyperus rotundus Herb Cyperaceae
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138 Cyperus sps Herb Cyperaceae
139 Desmodium gangeticum Herb Leguminosae
140 Dicliptera sps Herb Acanthaceae
141 Eclipta prostrata Herb Asteraceae
142 Fimbristylis Herb Cyperaceae
143 Hygrophila spinosa Herb Acanthaceae
144 Lepidagathis Herb Acanthaceae
145 Limnophila indica Herb Plantaginaceae
146 Lindernia crustacea Herb Scrophulariaceae
147 Mimosa pudica Herb Leguminosae
148 Parthenium hysterophorus Herb Asteraceae
149 Phyllanthus niruri Herb Euphorbiaceae
150 Physalis micrantha Herb Euphorbiaceae
151 Pozoulzia pentandra Herb Urticaceae
152 Rostellularia crinita Herb Acanthaceae
153 Sida cordifolia Herb Malvaceae
154 Smithia conferta Herb Leguminosae
155 Spermacoce articularis Herb Rubiaceae
156 Spermacoce pusila Herb Rubiaceae
157 Spilanthes paniculata Herb Asteraceae
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158 Stylosanthes hamata Herb Fabaceae
159 Synedrella nodiflora Herb Asteraceae
160 Tephrosia purpurea Herb Leguminosae
161 Torenia sps Herb Scrophulariaceae
162 Tribulus terrestris Herb Zygophyllaceae
163 Tridax procumbens Herb Asteraceae
164 Triumfetta rhomboidea Herb Tiliaceae
165 Urena lobata Herb Malvaceae
166 Alternenthera erecta Herb Amaranthaceae
167 Dichanthium annulatum Grass Gramineae
168 Apluda sps Grass Gramineae
169 Chloris barbata Grass Gramineae
170 Chrysopgon montanus Grass Gramineae
171 Cynodon dactylon Grass Gramineae
172 Dactyloctenium aegyptiacum Grass Gramineae
173 Echinochloa colonum Grass Gramineae
174 Eragrostis tenella Grass Gramineae
175 Eragrostis unioloides Grass Gramineae
176 Eulaliopsis binata Grass Gramineae
177 Heteropogon contortus Grass Gramineae
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178 Ischaemum pilosum Grass Gramineae
179 Panicum pumilum Grass Gramineae
180 Pennisetum hohenackeri Grass Gramineae
181 Sehima sulcatum Grass Gramineae
182 Themeda quadrivalvis Grass Gramineae
183 Abrus precatorius Climber Leguminosae
184 Ampelocissus Climber Vitaceae
185 Argyreia Climber Convolvulaceae
186 Aristolochia indica Climber Aristolochiaceae
187 Bauhinia vahlii Climber Leguminosae
188 Butea superba Climber Leguminosae
189 Calycopteris floribunda Climber Combretaceae
190 Cardiospermum halicacabum Climber Anacardiaceae
191 Celastrus paniculata Climber Celastraceae
192 Clitoria biflora Climber Leguminosae
193 Coccinia grandis Climber Cucurbitaceae
194 Combretum decandrum Climber Combretaceae
195 Combretum ovalifolium Climber Combretaceae
196 Cryptolepis buchanani Climber Asclepiadaceae
197 Cuscuta reflexa Climber Convolvulaceae
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198 Dioscorea bulbifera Climber Dioscoreaceae
199 Dioscorea dremona Climber Dioscoreaceae
200 Evolvulus alsinoides Climber Convolvulaceae
201 Indigofera linifolia Climber Leguminosae
202 Indigofera pulchella Climber Leguminosae
203 Ipmoea hederifolia Climber Convolvulaceae
204 Ipomoea aquatica Climber Convolvulaceae
205 Ipomoea carnea Climber Convolvulaceae
206 Ipomoea pes caprae Climber Convolvulaceae
207 Jasminum arborescens Climber Oleaceae
208 Lagenaria siceraria Climber Cucurbitaceae
209 Luffa acutangula Climber Cucurbitaceae
210 Momordica dioica Climber Cucurbitaceae
211 Mucuna pruriens Climber Leguminosae
212 Mukia maderaspatana Climber Cucurbitaceae
213 Smilax macrophylla Climber Liliaceae
214 Tinospora cordifolia Climber Menispermaceae
215 Trichosanthes cucumerina Climber Cucurbitaceae
216 Trichosanthes cucumerina Climber Cucurbitaceae
217 Vigna trilobata Climber Fabaceae
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218 Ziziphus oenoplia Climber Rhamnaceae
Checklist of Domestic plant species observed in and around the actual project
location
Table No 324
Sr No Botanical Name Family Local Name Habitat Status
1 Acacia auriculiformis ACunnexBenth
Mimosaceae Australian babhul
Tree E
2 Anacardium occidentale Linn
Anacardiaceae Kaju Tree E
3 Callistemon Citrinus (Curtis) Stapf
Myrtaceae Bottle brush Tree E
4 Cassia siamea leguminoasae Chakunda Tree E
5 Gmelina arbore linn Casurinaceae Suru Tree N
6 Delonix regia Fabaceae Gulmohar Tree E
7 Grevillea robusta A Cunn Proteaceae Silver Oak Tree E
8 Leucaena leucocephala (Lamk) De Wit
Mimosaceae Subabhul Tree E
9 Manilkara zapota (Linn) van Royen
Sapotaceae Chiku Tree E
10 Plumeria alba Linn Apocynaceae Chapha (Pa) Tree E
11 Plumeria rubra linn Apocynaceae lal chafa Tree E
12 Polyalthia longifolia (Sonn) Thw
Annonaceae Asupalav (Pasarat)
Tree E
13 Psidium guajava Linn Myrtaceae Peru Tree E
14 Caesalpinia pulcherima (Linn) Sw
Caesalpiniaceae Shankasur Shrub E
15 Musa paradisiaca X Musaceae Banana Shrub E
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16 Lantana camara Linn Verbenaceae Ghaneri Herb E
17 Aegle marmelos (Linn ) Correa
Rutaceae Bel Tree N
18 Artocarpus heterophyllus Lamk
Moraceae Phanas Tree N
19 Cicca acida (L) Marr Phyllanthaceae Amla Tree N
20 Citrus acida Myrtaceae Lemon Tree N
21 Madhuca indica Gmel Sapotaceae Moha Tree N
22 Mangifera indica Linn Anacardiaceae Amba Tree N
23 Bambusa bambos (L) Voss Poaceae Bamboo Grass N
24 Tectona grandis Lamiaceae Sagwan Tree N
25 Moringa pterigosperma Gaertn
Moringaceae Shevga Tree N
26 Michelia champaka Magnoliaceae Champa Tree N
27 Annona squamosa Annonaceae Sitaphal Tree N
Ecologically Important Species Table No 325
Sr No Plant species
Common Name Family Habit Status
Main Attractant for animals
1 Acacia catechu Khair Leguminosae Tree Native Flowers
2 Aegele marmelos Bel Rutaceae Tree Native Flowers and fruits
3 Albizia lebbeck Kala-siris Leguminosae Tree Native Flower and Fruits
4 Anogeissus latifolia Dhaora Sappotaceae Tree Native Fruits
5 Bauhinia purpurea Keolar Leguminosae Tree Native Flowers
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6 Bauhinia racemosa Asta Leguminosae Tree Native Flowers
7 Bombax ceiba Semal Malvaceae Tree Native Flowers
8 Bridelia retusa Kasai Euphorbiaceae Tree Native Fruits
9 Buchanania latifolia Achar Anacardiaceae Tree Native Fruits
10 Butea monosperma Palas Leguminosae Tree Native Flowers
11 Carreya arborea Kumbhi Lecythedaceae Tree Native Flowers
12 Casaeria graveolens Gilchi Samydaceae Tree Native
13 Cassia fistula Amaltas Leguminosae Tree Native Fruits
14 Chloroxylon swietenia Bhirra Meliaceae Tree Native
15 Dalbergia latifolia Shisham Leguminosae Tree Native
16 Dalbergia sisoo Sisoo Leguminosae Tree Native Fruits
17 Diospyros melanoxylon Tendu Ebenaceae Tree Native Fruits
18 Diospyros montana Bistendu Ebenaceae Tree Native Fruits
19 Ficus benghalensis Bar Moraceae Tree Native Fruits
20 Ficus glomerata Gular Moraceae Tree Native Fruits
21 Ficus infectoria Pakar Moraceae Tree Native Fruits
22 Ficus religiosa Pipal Moraceae Tree Native Fruits
23 Flacourtia indica Native Fruits
24 Garuga pinnata Kekad Burseraceae Tree Native Flowers and fruits
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25 Gmelina arborea Gamari Verbenaceae Tree Native Flower
26 Grewia tilifolia Dhaman Tiliaceae Tree Native Flower
27 Holoptelia integrifolia Chirol Ulmaceae Tree Native Fruit
28 Lagerstroemia parviflora Seja Lythraceae Tree Native Flower
29 Lannea coromondalica Jhingan Anacardiaceae Tree Native Fruits
30 Madhuca longifolia Mahua Euphorbiaceae Tree Native Flowers
31 Mangifera indica Am Anacardiaceae Tree Native Flower and Fruits
32 Pongamia pinnata Karanj Leguminosae Tree Native Flowers
33 Pterocarpus marsupium Bijasal Leguminosae Tree Native Fruits
34 Schleichera oleosa Kusum Sapindaceae Tree Native Fruits
35 Shorea robusta Sal Dipterocarpaceae Tree Native Fruits
36 Sterculia urens Kulu Sterculiaceae Tree Native Fruits
37 Tamarindus indica Imli Leguminosae Tree Introduced Fruits
38 Tectona grandis Sagon Verbenaceae Tree Native Flowers
39 Terminalia arjuna Arjun Combretaceae Tree Native Fruits and flowers
40 Terminalia belerica Bahera Combretaceae Tree Native Flowers
41 Terminalia chebula Harra Combretaceae Tree Native Flowers
42 Terminalia tomentosa Tondri Combretaceae Tree Native Flowers
Rare Endangered Threatened or Volnerable species ( in the Odisha state )
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Table No 326
Sr no Scientific name Status Orissa
1 Saraca asoca CR
2 Symplocos racemosa CR
3 Cordia macleodii EN
4 Gloriosa superba EN
5 Mucuna gigantea EN
6 Oroxylon indicum EN
7 Piper longum EN
8 Pterocarpus marsupium EN
9 Rovolfia serpentina EN
10 Stereospermum picta EN
11 Uraria picta EN
12 Xylocarpus granatum EN
13 Celastrus paniculatus VU
14 Crateva magna VU
15 Embellia ribes VU
16 Garcinia zanthochymus VU
17 Gardenia gummifera VU
18 Gnetum ula VU
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19 Hedychium coronarium VU
20 Litsea VU
21 Operculina turpethum VU
22 Merremia turpethum VU
23 Pueraria tuberosa VU
24 Strychnos potatorum VU
25 Eulohia herbacea NT
Mammal in Buffer area
Table No 327
Sr
No
Common
Name
Scientific
Name
Family Feed
ing
Stat
us
Schedule
of
Wildlife
(Protectio
n) Act
1972)
IUCN
Category
Core
Zone
Buffer
Zone
Mammals
1 Hyaena Hyaena
hyaena
Hyaenidae C III Near
Threatened
- +
2 Jackal Canis aureus Canidae C II Least
Concern
- +
3 Fox Vulpes
bengalensis
Canidae C - Least
Concern
- -
4 Barking
deer
Muntiacus
muntjak
Cervidae H III Least
Concern
- -
5 Spotted deer Axis axis Cervidae H III Least
Concern
- +
6 Blue bull Boselaphus
tragocamelus
Bovidae H III Least
Concern
- -
7 Sambar Rusa unicolor Cervidae H III Vulnerable - -
8 Wild Boar Sus scrofa Suidae H III Least - -
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No
Common
Name
Scientific
Name
Family Feed
ing
Stat
us
Schedule
of
Wildlife
(Protectio
n) Act
1972)
IUCN
Category
Core
Zone
Buffer
Zone
C Concern
9 Striped
squirrel
Funambulus
pennati
Sciuridae H - - + +
10 Field rat Bandicota
bengalensis
Muridae H
C
- Least
Concern
- -
11 Porcupine Hystrix indica Hystricidae H IV Least
Concern
- -
12 Hare Lepus
nigricollis
Ochotonidae H - Least
Concern
- +
13 Jungle cat Felis chaus Felidae C II Least
Concern
- -
14 Mongoose Herpestes
edwardsii
Herpestidae C II Least
Concern
+ +
15 Indian ratel Mellivora
capensis
Mustelidae H III Least
Concern
- -
16 Otter Lutrogale
perspicillata
Mustelidae C - Vulnerable - -
17 Langur Presbytis
entellus
Cercopithecida
e
H II - - +
18 Rhesus
macaque
Macaca
mulatta
Cercopithecida
e
H II Least
Concern
- +
19 Fruit bat Cynopterus
sphinx
Pteropodidae H - Least
Concern
- -
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Table No 328
Sr No Common name Scientific name
Schedule of Wildlife
(Protection) Act 1972)
1 Common Myna Acridotheres tristis
-
2 Common Swift Apis affinis
-
3 Grey heron Ardea cinerea
-
4 Indian Pond Heron Ardeola grayii
-
5 Cattle egret Bubulcus ibis
-
6 Blue rock pigeon Columba livia
IV
7 Long-billed Crow Corvus macrorhynchos
-
8 House Crow Corvus splendens
-
9 Asian palm swift Cypsiurus balasiensis
-
10 Black Drongo Dicrurus macrocercus
-
11 Little egret Egretta garzetta
-
12 White-throated Kingfisher Halcyon pileata
-
13 Long-tailed shrike Lanius schach
-
14 Green Bee-eater Merops orientalis
-
15 Black Kite (Pariah Kite) Milvus migrans
-
16 Purple Sunbird Nectarinia asiatica
-
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17 Black-naped Oriole Oriolus chinensis
-
18 Black hooded oriole Oriolus xanthornus
-
19 Common tailorbird Orthotomus sutorius
-
20 House sparrow Passer domesticus
-
21 Baya Weaver Ploceus philippinus
-
22 Plain Prinia Prinia inornata
-
23 Ashy Prinia Prinia socialis
-
24 Red vented bulbul Pycnonotus cafer
-
25 Spotted dove Stigmatopelia chinensis
-
26 Black Kite (Pariah Kite) Milvus migrans
-
27 Purple Sunbird Nectarinia asiatica
-
28 Black-naped Oriole Oriolus chinensis
-
29 Black hooded oriole Oriolus xanthornus
-
Avifauna observed in the Buffer area
Table No 329
Sr No Common name Scientific name
Schedule of Wildlife
(Protection) Act 1972)
1 Asian palm swift Cypsiurus balasiensis
-
2 Black Drongo Dicrurus macrocercus
-
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3 Black hooded oriole Oriolus xanthornus
-
4 Black Kite (Pariah Kite) Milvus migrans
-
5 Black Shouldered kite Elanus caeruleus
-
6 Black-naped Oriole Oriolus chinensis
-
7 Blue rock pigeon Columba livia
-
8 Brahminy kite Haliastur indus
-
9 Cattle egret Bubulcus ibis
-
10 Common iora Aegithina tiphia
-
11 Common myna Acridotheres tristis
-
12 Common tailorbird Orthotomus sutorius
-
13 Green Bee-eater Merops orientalis
-
14 Grey heron Ardea cinerea
-
15 House crow Corvus splendens
-
16 House sparrow Passer domesticus
-
17 House Swift Apus affinis
-
18 Indian Pond Heron Ardeola grayii
-
19 Indian robin Saxicoloides fulicatus
-
20 Indian Roller Coracias benghalensis
-
21 Large-billed Crow (Jungle Crow)
Corvus macrorhynchos -
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22 Little egret Egretta garzetta
-
23 Little swift Apus affinis
-
24 Oriental magpie robin Copsychus saularis
-
25 Tickells Flowerpecker Dicaeum erythrorhynchos
-
26 Purple Sunbird Nectarinia asiatica
-
27 Red vented bulbul Pycnonotus cafer
-
28 Red wattled lapwing Vanellus indicus
-
29 Red whiskered bulbul Pycnonotus jocosus
-
30 Yellow Wagtail Motacilla flava
-
31 Alexandrine Parakeet Psittacula eupatria
-
32 Asian Paradise- Flycatcher Terpsiphone paradisi
-
33 Black headed cuckooshrike Coracina melaschistos
-
34 Brainfever bird Hierococcyx varius
-
35 Brown-headed Barbet Megalaima zeylanica
-
36 Chestnut-shouldered Petronia Petronia xanthocollis
-
37 Common Babbler Turdoides caudatus
-
38 Common Sandpiper Actitis hypoleucos
-
39 Greater Coucal Centropus sinensis
-
40 Grey Junglefowl Gallus sonneratii
-
41 Jungle Babbler Turdoides striatus
-
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42 laughing dove Stigmatopelia senegalensis
-
43 Lesser whistling duck Dendrocygna javanica
-
44 Little cormorant Phalacrocorax niger
-
45 Long-tailed Shrike Lanius schach
-
46 UnID Prinia -
-
47 Median egret Mesophoyx intermedia
-
48 Oriental honey buzzard Pernis ptilorhynchus
-
49 Oriental white eye Zostrops palpebrosus
-
50 Paddyfield Pipit Anthus rufulus
-
51 Pied bushchat Saxicola caprata
-
52 Purple rumped sunbird Leptocoma zeylonica
-
53 Red collared dove Streptopelia tranquebarica
-
54 Red rumped swallow Cecropis daurica
-
55 River tern Sterna aurantia
-
56 Rose-ringed Parakeet Psittacula krameri
-
57 Rufous treepie Dendrocitta vagabunda
-
58 Scarlet Minivet Pericrocotus flammeus
-
59 Small blue kingfisher Alcedo atthis
-
60 Spotted dove Stigmatopelia chinensis
-
61 Tickells Blue Flycatcher Cyornis tickelliae
-
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62 Variable Wheatear Oenanthe picata
-
63 White breasted waterhen Amaurornis phoenicurus
-
64 White browed wagtail Motacilla maderaspatensis
-
65 White throated kinfisher Halcyon smyrnensis
-
66 White-browed fantail flycathcher
Rhipidura aureola -
67 Wire tailed swallow Hirundo smithii
-
Checklist Reptiles and Amphibians
Checklist Reptiles and Amphibians in the Core Site
Table No 330
r No Common name Scientific name Group
Schedule of Wildlife
(Protection) Act 1972)
1 Common Indian toad Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis
Amphibian IV
2 Indian Bull frog Hoplobatrachus tigerinus
Amphibian IV
3 Asian House Gecko Hemidactylus frenatus Reptile -
4 Common Skink Mabuya carinata Reptile -
5 Indian Garden Lizard Calotes versicolor Reptile -
Checklist of reptiles and amphibians in Buffer region Table No 331
Sr No Common name Scientific name Group
Schedule of Wildlife
(Protection) Act 1972)
1 Common Indian Toad Bufo melanostictus Amphibian IV
2 Skipper Frog Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis
Amphibian IV
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3 Asian House Gecko Hemidactylus frenatus Reptile -
4 Southern Green Calotes Calotes calotes Reptile -
5 Common Skink Mabuya carinata Reptile -
6 Indian Garden Lizard Calotes versicolor Reptile -
7 Indian Bull Frog Hoplobatrachus tigerinus
Amphibian IV
8 Common Tree Frog Polypedates maculatus Amphibian IV
9 Spotted Rock Gecko Hemidactylus maculatus
Reptile -
10 Indian Rat Snake Ptyas mucosa Reptile II
11 Checkered Keelback Water Snake
Xenochropis piscator Reptile -
Ecological analysis of the Core zone
Table No 332
Sr No Plant species
Frequency
Abundance
Density Relative Frequncy
Relative Density
Diversity Index
1 Shorea Robusta
6000 133 080 1622 1404
0870
2
Holarrhena antidysenterica
5000 160 080 1351 1404
3 Terminalia tomentosa
5000 140 070 1351 1228
4 Anogeissus latifolia
4000 175 070 1081 1228
5 Buchanania lanzan
6000 133 080 1622 1404
6 Madhuca indica
5000 180 090 1351 1579
7 Diospyros melanoxylon
6000 167 100 1622 1754
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Phytosociological data by location wise
Table No333
Location Scientific name Frequency Abundance Density
Relative Frequncy
Relative Density
Diversity Index
Baitarni RF Shorea Robusta 5000 160 080 658 708
0944
Holarrhena antidysenterica
4000 125 050 526 442
Madhuca indica 6000 117 070 789 619
Diospyros melanoxylon
7000 129 090 921 796
Anogeissus latifolia
5000 140 070 658 619
Buchanania lanzan
5000 160 080 658 708
Terminalia tomentosa
4000 150 060 526 531
Terminalia bellerica
4000 175 070 526 619
Terminalia arjuna
4000 225 090 526 796
Garuga pinnata 5000 140 070 658 619
Spondias mangifera
6000 167 100 789 885
Schleichera oleosa 5000 120 060 658 531
Chloroxylon swietenia
4000 150 060 526 531
Careya arborea 3000 200 060 395 531
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Anogeissus acuminata
4000 150 060 526 531
Pterocarpus marsupium
5000 120 060 658 531
Kathmal Shorea Robusta
8000 113 090 2353 2143
0815
Holarrhena antidysenterica
5000 140 070 1471 1667
Lagerstromia parviflora
6000 167 100 1765 2381
Lannea coromandelica
8000 088 070 2353 1667
Buchanania lanzan 7000 129 090 2059 2143
Khajurdihi Shorea Robusta
9000 133 120 1429 1212
0879
Lagerstroemia
parviflora 8000 225 180 1270 1818
Ficus
beneghalensis 7000 171 120 1111 1212
Pongamia
pinnata 8000 138 110 1270 1111
Lannea
coromandelica 7000 143 100 1111 1010
Terminalia tomentosa
8000 150 120 1270 1212
Shorea Robusta
9000 133 120 1429 1212
Anogeissus
latifolia 7000 143 100 1111 1010
Diospyros
melanoxylon 9000 156 140 1429 1414
Mendhamaruni
Shorea Robusta 5000 120 060 1064 882 0897
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Lannea coromandelica 3000 167 050 638 735
Flacourtia indica 7000 143 100 1489 1471
Tectona grandis 7000 114 080 1489 1176
Terminalia tomentosa 7000 129 090 1489 1324
Butea monosperma 6000 150 090 1277 1324
Diospyros melanoxylon 4000 150 060 851 882
Holarrhena antidysenterica 4000 175 070 851 1029
Buchanania lanzan 4000 200 080 851 1176
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38 Land use
Land Use Land Cover mapping (using Remote Sensing amp GIS)
381 Introduction The land useland cover information relates to the status spatial
distribution amp area extent of different land coverland use categories Land
cover and land use are terms that are often used interchangeably however they
have different meanings Land cover results from a complex mixture of natural
and anthropogenic influences and is the composition and characteristics of land
surface elements (Cihlar 2000) In contrast land use is characterized by
economic uses of land and peoplersquos relationships with the environment (Avery
and Berlin 1992) For example a land cover of forest when considered as a land
use could be a park To classify land use with satellite imagery often requires
the use of supplementary information such as field work The land cover land
use classification system is based on the methodology given in Manual of
Nationwide land useland cover mapping using Digital Techniquesrsquo
Remote sensing is the science and art of obtaining information about an
object area or phenomena through the analysis of data acquired by a device that
is not in contact with the object area or phenomena under investigation The
data analysis process involves examining the data using various image
processing techniques by a digital computer Its application in the field of
environmental management is of great prominence The inherently digital
nature of remotely sensed data supporting quantitative amp statistical analysis of
spectral measurement led to rapid advancement in the field of digital
techniques With view to facilitate utilization of this modern technology in the
management of the resources a chain of digital image processing steps have
been carried for the land useland cover mapping The entire investigations
have been carried out using ERDAS Imagine digital image processing software
and Geographic Information System (ARC GIS)
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382 Data Input
3821 Satellite Date
SENTINEL-2 composite band of 3 4 8 of 10m resolution T044659 of
08052018
3822Collateral Data
Survey of India Topographical Map
Ground Truth Information
Other Collateral Information
3823 Methodology
The research on remote sensing has been directed for several decades
towards image processing amp development of methods for digital map generation
especially on land useland cover The primary aims were to produce thematic
maps that could be quickly updated However maps obtained from digital
automatic classification fails to fully satisfy the purpose for which it is generated
Therefore digital classification procedure has been used for generation of maps
on land useland cover from satellite data The technique is based on stratified
approach
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Erdas Image Processing Software was used for digital processing of the spatial
data Digital image processing techniques were applied for the mapping of the
land useland cover classes of the provided area from the satellite data The
methodology applied comes under following steps
Image Extraction
Satellite imageries of Sentinel ndash 2 were obtained from USGS website
Geo-Rectification
Geometric correction includes correction for geometric distortions due to
sensor earth geometry variations and conversion of the data to real world
coordinates (eg Latitude and Longitude) on the Earthrsquos surface The satellite
imagery was geometrically rectified with reference to the geo-referenced
toposheets and vector data
Image Enhancement
Image enhancement is one of the important image processing functions
primarily done to improve the appearance of the imagery to assist in visual
interpretation and analysis Various options of image enhancement techniques
were tried out to get the best image for visual interpretation Histogram
equalized stretch enhancement techniques was applied to the imagery of the
study area for better interpretation of different features in the satellite imagery
The Sentinel-2 of 10 m (Plate no36) Satellite Data has been used for digital
classification of land use categories The subset area of 12 kms radius area has
been stratified by generating forest mask from topographical map In non-
forest area the un-supervised classification has been applied In this particular
type of classification spectral classes are grouped first based solely on the
numerical information in the data and are then matched by the analyst to
information classes Unsupervised classifiers do not utilize training sets as the
basis for classification Rather it involve algorithms called clustering
algorithms that examine the unknown pixels in an image and aggregate them
into a number of classes based on the natural groupings or clusters present in
the image values The analyst specifies the desired number of classes Thus
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unlike supervised classification it does not start with a pre-determined set of
classes however it is neither done completely without human intervention
Rest forested area is classified using NDVI density slicing method The cultural
features like roads villages and forest boundaries have been drawn from the
existing maps
The land use classified through un-supervised classification of the area and the
cultural features of roads rail and village locations have been overlaid The
land use land cover map of the area has been extracted using 12 km radius
mask and area statistics have been generated
3824 Results and Discussions
38241 General Land use Land cover
The land use land cover map has been generated on 150000 scale using
digital classification of Sentinel ndash 2 satellite composite band of 3 4 8 data is
utilized Based on the methodology developed for the present land use land
cover categories have been grouped under the following major land useland
cover categories Refer Plate No37
Major land useland cover categories of study area
Table No 334
Sl
No
Category Area (in ha) of the Study area
1 Forest land 32876 7271
2 Waste land 8681 1920
3 Water bodies 203 045
4 Mining Area 1912 423
5 Agricultural land 815 180
6 Built up land 729 161
Total 45216 100
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Forest lands
This represents the area under forestlands about 32876 hectares or 7271
percent of the study area The forest was further classified after
performing the density slicing on the NDVI data into degraded forest
open forest amp dense forest The details of the various forest categories are
given in the following table
Forest Land cover categories Table No 335
Sl No Category Area (in ha) of the study area
1 Dense forest 13345 2951
2 Open forest 5580 1234
3 Degraded forest 13951 3086
Total 32876 7271
Dense Forest
Forest with canopy cover more than 60 is considered as dense forest
Location of dense forest within study area and lease area is shown in Plate
No-37 It occupies around 13345 ha which is 2951 of the study area
Open Forest
Forest with canopy cover between 20 to 60 is considered as open forest
Out of total forest area of 32876 ha 5580 ha is under open forest which is
1234 of the study area as shown in Plate No-37
Degraded Forest
Forest land with canopy cover less than 20 is considered as degraded
forest It is around 13951 ha or 3086 of the total forest cover of the study
area shown in Plate No-37
1 Wastelands
Mainly wastelands can be grouped into two categories viz culturable and
non-culturable wastelands Scrub lands with or without scrub can be
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classified under culturable wastelands and Barren rocky area could be
grouped into non-culturable lands Scrub lands which are quite similar
with degraded forest in image characteristics These lands are further
examined on the ground and cross checked with the forest boundaries to
classify into scrub lands Scrub lands are 8456 hectares which is about 187
percent of the study area and barren rocky outcrops are 225 hectares and
covering about 050 percent of the study area
2 Water Bodies
Based on satellite data and ground truth the total area covered by the
river or water bodies is 203 hectares which is 045 of the total study area
3 Mining area
Open cast mining within study area is grouped into the category as
mining area Total mining area in the study area is 1912 ha which is 423
of the total study area
4 Agricultural land
Based on satellite data and very limited ground truth the total agricultural
land is very less and in small patches Existing agricultural areas were
depicted by utilizing multiband data The total agricultural area is about
815 hectares which is 180 percent of the total study area
5 Built-up land
Built-up land includes the urban or rural settlements roads and railway
line etc No typical spectral signature of settlements could be observed so
as to classify under built-up land use The village locations and their area
extent have been extracted from the satellite data and also from the
existing topographical maps The area occupied by built-up class shown in
the classified image is therefore based on the visual interpretation of
satellite data and also topographical maps The major built-up area is
about 729 hectares which is 161 percent of the total 12 km radius study
area
TABLE NO 34DATE
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOx03032018 7463 4709 1157 2066
06032018 7214 4535 1076 1548
10032018 6432 3661 962 1452
13032018 7881 4822 1203 1545
17032018 7440 4600 1257 1822
20032018 8081 4310 1351 2001
24032018 6417 4067 1432 1951
26032018 6571 4315 961 1647
04042018 7192 4512 1073 1369
05042018 7517 4851 1268 1762
11042018 8050 5067 1154 1641
14042018 7314 4704 1073 1469
16042018 8125 4802 992 1340
19042018 7217 4900 1161 1788
23042018 7314 4822 1350 2096
24042018 6495 3310 1057 1601
28042018 6274 3604 950 1844
05052018 7318 4642 1051 1755
07052018 6552 4237 1164 1747
12052018 7814 4741 1050 1549
14052018 7148 4310 1097 1358
17052018 7219 4752 1357 2047
22052018 7784 4931 992 1704
24052018 7210 4418 984 1641
26052018 6318 3626 961 1777
29052018 6500 4190 1066 1901
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOxNUMBER OF OBSERVATIONS 26 26 26 26
ARITHMETIC MEAN 7187 4440 1123 1709GEOMETRIC MEAN 7164 4415 1115 1695STD GEO DEVN (24 HRS) 570 456 141 222
MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION 8125 5067 1432 2096MINIMUM CONCENTRATION 6274 3310 950 1340
PERCENTILE VALUE 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 98
PM10 6417 6495 6571 7192 7217 7314 7440 7784 7881 8081PM25 3626 4067 4310 4315 4535 4704 4741 4822 4851 4931SO2 961 984 1050 1057 1073 1154 1161 1257 1350 1357NOx 1369 1469 1549 1641 1704 1762 1788 1901 2001 2066
NOTE ALL VALUES ARE IN microgm^3
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Location Guest HouseSTATION A- 1
24 HOURLY
TABLE NO 35DATE
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOx03032018 8220 5315 1334 2093
06032018 7510 5061 1387 2369
10032018 6950 4142 1103 1767
13032018 8550 5424 954 1605
17032018 7740 5212 1598 2717
20032018 8300 5337 1254 1641
24032018 7052 4546 1676 2220
26032018 7210 4971 1095 1747
04042018 7460 5045 1016 1548
05042018 8150 5267 1162 1870
11042018 7739 5161 1257 2063
14042018 7510 4730 1111 1850
16042018 8425 5653 994 1494
19042018 7469 4415 1238 1818
23042018 7614 4668 1408 1947
24042018 6647 3830 1187 1871
28042018 6571 3668 1128 1600
05052018 7952 5301 991 1496
07052018 7225 4822 1101 1878
12052018 8260 5207 1015 1490
14052018 7425 4904 1169 1711
17052018 7936 4402 1296 1870
22052018 8199 4825 1179 1764
24052018 7885 4511 1124 2014
26052018 6841 4064 970 1852
29052018 8526 5072 1216 2004
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOxNUMBER OF OBSERVATIONS 26 26 26 26
ARITHMETIC MEAN 7668 4829 1191 1858GEOMETRIC MEAN 7647 4802 1179 1838STD GEO DEVN (24 HRS) 565 501 181 284
MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION 8550 5653 1676 2717MINIMUM CONCENTRATION 6571 3668 954 1490
PERCENTILE VALUE 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 98
PM10 6841 7052 7425 7469 7614 7885 7952 8220 8300 8526PM25 4064 4402 4546 4730 4904 5061 5161 5267 5315 5424SO2 991 1015 1101 1111 1162 1187 1238 1296 1387 1598NOx 1496 1600 1711 1764 1850 1870 1878 2014 2093 2369
NOTE ALL VALUES ARE IN microgm^3
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Location Within Lease AreaSTATION A- 2
24 HOURLY
TABLE NO 36DATE
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOx03032018 7030 4687 840 1461
06032018 6831 4451 857 1147
10032018 6112 4214 755 1069
13032018 7531 4884 1055 1477
17032018 7110 4788 966 1418
20032018 7530 4390 1022 1441
24032018 6118 4488 1133 1308
26032018 6177 4144 751 1241
04042018 6860 4588 967 1226
05042018 7134 4785 906 1401
11042018 7831 5069 960 1612
14042018 7008 4598 868 1447
16042018 7622 4822 781 1571
19042018 6861 4942 1068 1344
23042018 6971 4618 954 1618
24042018 6064 3942 754 1069
28042018 5952 4255 760 1248
05052018 7148 4681 930 1352
07052018 6221 4341 810 1340
12052018 7400 4598 780 1169
14052018 6731 4698 857 1280
17052018 6978 4852 962 1701
22052018 7407 5158 857 1285
24052018 7318 4521 754 1461
26052018 6461 4210 751 1441
29052018 6771 4809 857 1347
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOxNUMBER OF OBSERVATIONS 26 26 26 26
ARITHMETIC MEAN 6891 4597 883 1364GEOMETRIC MEAN 6871 4588 876 1355STD GEO DEVN (24 HRS) 524 291 112 163
MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION 7831 5158 1133 1701MINIMUM CONCENTRATION 5952 3942 751 1069
PERCENTILE VALUE 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 98
PM10 6112 6177 6731 6831 6971 7030 7134 7400 7530 7622PM25 4210 4255 4451 4521 4598 4687 4785 4822 4884 5069SO2 754 755 781 840 857 906 954 966 1022 1068NOx 1147 1226 1280 1308 1347 1418 1441 1461 1571 1618
NOTE ALL VALUES ARE IN microgm^3
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Ambient Air Quality Data FROM 01032018 to 31052018
Location Rengalberha VillageSTATION A- 3
24 HOURLY
TABLE NO 37DATE
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOx03032018 7534 4995 1026 1524
06032018 7245 4695 1081 1772
10032018 6459 3617 912 1427
13032018 7976 5051 1074 1598
17032018 7461 4744 1196 1842
20032018 8040 4782 1279 2048
24032018 6378 4141 1385 1804
26032018 6794 4359 877 1527
04042018 7061 4506 996 1724
05042018 7772 4991 1074 1546
11042018 7840 5092 1079 1657
14042018 7245 4784 974 1484
16042018 8067 5006 871 1322
19042018 7242 4695 1298 1874
23042018 7364 4391 1077 2084
24042018 6337 3428 885 1524
28042018 6134 3697 931 1388
05052018 7464 4841 976 1401
07052018 6794 4409 1026 1597
12052018 7945 4781 974 1671
14052018 7145 4482 1188 1801
17052018 7241 4784 1087 1524
22052018 7734 4897 998 1637
24052018 7275 4688 874 1846
26052018 6364 3648 1048 1949
29052018 6502 4309 1277 2128
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOxNUMBER OF OBSERVATIONS 26 26 26 26
ARITHMETIC MEAN 7208 4531 1056 1681GEOMETRIC MEAN 7185 4505 1048 1667STD GEO DEVN (24 HRS) 575 467 142 222
MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION 8067 5092 1385 2128MINIMUM CONCENTRATION 6134 3428 871 1322DETECTION LIMIT of CO (microgm^3)
PERCENTILE VALUE 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 98
PM10 6364 6459 6794 7145 7245 7364 7464 7772 7945 8040PM25 3648 4141 4391 4482 4695 4781 4784 4897 4995 5051SO2 877 912 974 996 1026 1074 1079 1188 1277 1298NOx 1401 1484 1524 1546 1637 1724 1801 1846 1949 2084
NOTE ALL VALUES ARE IN microgm^3 BDL = BELOW DETECTION LIMIT
24 HOURLY
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Ambient Air Quality Data FROM 01032018 to 31052018
Location Parulipada VillageSTATION A- 4
TABLE NO 38DATE
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOx03032018 6661 4087 877 1381
06032018 6337 3695 912 1549
10032018 5948 3488 971 1428
13032018 7337 4191 1078 1835
17032018 6834 4209 1023 1921
20032018 7067 3692 1007 1784
24032018 6008 3922 1134 2028
26032018 6338 3587 870 1653
04042018 6499 4395 1075 1387
05042018 6964 4188 974 1149
11042018 7338 4299 1037 1473
14042018 6661 4089 1081 1735
16042018 7139 4748 900 1598
19042018 6397 4199 1077 1995
23042018 6439 4148 1014 1381
24042018 6661 3768 871 1279
28042018 6045 3644 992 1764
05052018 6578 4594 901 1535
07052018 6042 4038 870 1641
12052018 7137 4288 1007 1434
14052018 6331 3811 900 1995
17052018 6159 4041 1026 2020
22052018 7201 4492 1107 2145
24052018 6958 3811 1004 1721
26052018 6135 3298 888 1506
29052018 6285 3714 874 1284
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOxNUMBER OF OBSERVATIONS 26 26 26 26
ARITHMETIC MEAN 6596 4017 980 1639GEOMETRIC MEAN 6582 4002 976 1618STD GEO DEVN (24 HRS) 428 347 085 271
MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION 7338 4748 1134 2145MINIMUM CONCENTRATION 5948 3298 870 1149
PERCENTILE VALUE 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 98
PM10 6042 6135 6331 6338 6499 6661 6834 7067 7139 7337PM25 3587 3692 3768 3811 4041 4148 4191 4288 4395 4594SO2 871 877 900 912 992 1007 1023 1075 1078 1107NOx 1284 1381 1434 1506 1598 1721 1764 1921 1995 2028
NOTE ALL VALUES ARE IN microgm^3
Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Ambient Air Quality Data FROM 01032018 to 31052018
Location Kalta VillageSTATION A- 5
24 HOURLY
TABLE NO 39DATE
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOx03032018 6031 3395 760 1362
06032018 5661 3281 775 1451
10032018 5198 3160 1022 1773
13032018 6509 3855 1174 2120
17032018 6137 3481 775 1235
20032018 6398 4190 1020 1421
24032018 5048 2945 1071 1784
26032018 5794 3036 1025 1676
04042018 5398 2757 845 1557
05042018 5489 2681 907 1774
11042018 6391 4548 993 1851
14042018 5661 3582 775 1395
16042018 6048 4030 912 1590
19042018 6345 3548 996 1941
23042018 5791 3288 871 1892
24042018 5664 3768 788 1594
28042018 5830 2992 849 1231
05052018 5948 3350 814 1221
07052018 5132 3814 871 1620
12052018 5309 3459 822 1481
14052018 5464 3612 1085 1538
17052018 5907 3948 1256 2146
22052018 6138 3822 914 1529
24052018 6242 4309 1023 1751
26052018 5597 3244 1082 1910
29052018 5248 2824 991 1760
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOxNUMBER OF OBSERVATIONS 26 26 26 26
ARITHMETIC MEAN 5784 3497 939 1639GEOMETRIC MEAN 5769 3465 930 1619STD GEO DEVN (24 HRS) 415 478 134 256
MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION 6509 4548 1256 2146MINIMUM CONCENTRATION 5048 2681 760 1221
PERCENTILE VALUE 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 98
PM10 5198 5309 5489 5661 5791 5907 6031 6138 6345 6398PM25 2824 2992 3244 3288 3459 3582 3768 3855 4030 4309SO2 775 788 845 871 912 993 1020 1025 1082 1174NOx 1235 1395 1481 1538 1594 1751 1773 1851 1910 2120
NOTE ALL VALUES ARE IN microgm^3
Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Ambient Air Quality Data FROM 01032018 to 31052018
Location Kashira VillageSTATION A- 6
24 HOURLY
TABLE NO 310DATE
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOx03032018 6301 4164 814 1455
06032018 6004 3784 836 1540
10032018 5415 3644 754 1485
13032018 6831 4287 962 1793
17032018 6504 3988 754 1644
20032018 6731 4555 754 1517
24032018 5452 3499 1087 1755
26032018 6007 3889 811 1844
04042018 5904 3687 1178 2301
05042018 6564 4044 854 1797
11042018 6800 4695 894 1575
14042018 6008 4182 757 1188
16042018 6742 4688 701 1300
19042018 5931 4048 707 1593
23042018 6137 3888 887 1869
24042018 6384 4349 675 1411
28042018 6315 3655 962 1969
05052018 6207 3910 654 1575
07052018 5688 4457 837 1693
12052018 6517 4598 814 1374
14052018 5977 4215 676 1141
17052018 5731 3921 894 1845
22052018 6629 4548 954 2058
24052018 6400 3939 1068 2315
26052018 5977 3925 1229 1347
29052018 5661 3590 1021 1541
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOxNUMBER OF OBSERVATIONS 26 26 26 26
ARITHMETIC MEAN 6185 4083 867 1651GEOMETRIC MEAN 6172 4068 854 1625STD GEO DEVN (24 HRS) 405 347 156 301
MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION 6831 4695 1229 2315MINIMUM CONCENTRATION 5130 3499 654 1141
PERCENTILE VALUE 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 98
PM10 5661 5731 5977 6004 6137 6315 6400 6564 6731 6800PM25 3644 3687 3889 3921 3988 4164 4215 4457 4555 4688SO2 676 707 754 811 836 887 894 962 1068 1178NOx 1300 1374 1485 1540 1575 1693 1793 1845 1969 2301
NOTE ALL VALUES ARE IN microgm^3
24 HOURLY
Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Ambient Air Quality Data FROM 01032018 to 31052018
Location Jhirapani Village STATION A- 7
TABLE NO 311DATE
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOx03032018 6564 4211 681 1066
06032018 6222 3888 903 1371
10032018 5734 3798 794 1155
13032018 7090 4482 872 1563
17032018 6731 4347 681 1404
20032018 7007 4684 773 1552
24032018 5864 3598 1177 1847
26032018 6207 4144 879 1467
04042018 6210 3887 1268 2172
05042018 6731 4433 797 1211
11042018 5900 4495 968 1804
14042018 6461 4292 927 1471
16042018 7034 4787 685 1371
19042018 6221 4280 765 1763
23042018 6207 4084 854 1151
24042018 6401 4488 681 1268
28042018 5648 3689 965 1650
05052018 6400 4155 751 1793
07052018 5880 4492 857 1955
12052018 6840 5039 881 1444
14052018 6220 4434 656 1218
17052018 6118 4084 854 1815
22052018 6984 4689 888 1640
24052018 6548 4141 956 1401
26052018 6110 3946 728 1246
29052018 6047 3828 881 1041
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOxNUMBER OF OBSERVATIONS 26 26 26 26
ARITHMETIC MEAN 6361 4246 851 1494GEOMETRIC MEAN 6348 4232 840 1467STD GEO DEVN (24 HRS) 408 366 146 295
MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION 7090 5039 1268 2172MINIMUM CONCENTRATION 5648 3598 656 1041
PERCENTILE VALUE 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 98
PM10 5864 5900 6118 6207 6221 6401 6548 6731 6984 7034PM25 3798 3887 4084 4141 4211 4347 4434 4492 4684 4787SO2 681 685 765 794 854 879 881 927 965 1177NOx 1151 1211 1268 1371 1444 1552 1640 1793 1815 1955
NOTE ALL VALUES ARE IN microgm^3
24 HOURLY
Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Ambient Air Quality Data FROM 01032018 to 31052018
Location Shankhaparha Village STATION A- 8
Project Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines
Feegrade and Co Pvt Ltd
Code GW-1
Season Post Monsoon
Date of Collection 03052018 Date of Analysis 040518-250518
IS - 10500Requirement
(Accepted Limit)
Permissible
Limit 1 Colour (Hazen Units) lt 5 500 1500
2 Odour Agreeable Agreeable -
3 Taste Agreeable Agreeable -
4 Turbidity (NTU) 080 100 500
5 pH 71 65-85 No relaxation
6 Total Hardness as CaCO3 (mgl) 17200 20000 60000
7 Calcium as Ca (mgl) 4000 7500 20000
8 Magnesium as Mg (mgl) 1749 3000 10000
9 Copper as Cu (mgl) lt001 005 150
10 Iron as Fe (mgl) 0098 030 No relaxation
11 Manganese as Mn (mgl) lt001 010 030
12 Chlorides as Cl (mgl) 2200 25000 100000
13 Sulphate as SO4 (mgl) 1320 20000 40000
14 Nitrate as NO3 (mgl) 532 4500 No relaxation
15 Fluoride as F (mgl) 052 100 150
16 Phenolics as C6H5OH (mgl) lt0001 0001 0002
17 Mercury as Hg (mgl) lt00005 0001 No relaxation
18 Cadmium Cd (mgl) lt0001 0003 No relaxation
19 Selenium as Se (mgl) lt001 001 No relaxation
20 Arsenic as As (mgl) lt001 001 005
21 Cyanide as CN (mgl) NIL 005 No relaxation
22 Lead as Pb (mgl) lt001 001 No relaxation
23 Zinc as Zn (mgl) 014 500 1500
24 Chromium as Cr+6
(mgl) lt001 005 No relaxation
25 Mineral Oil (mgl) lt001 050 No relaxation
26 Residual Free Chlorine (mgl) NIL 020 100
27 Total Coliform (MPN100 ml) lt18 Absent Absent
28 E- Coli (Nos100 ml) lt18 Absent Absent
Water Quality Results
Table No312
Sl No Parameter Results
State Odisha
Sampling Location Guest House (Feegrade)
Project Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines
Feegrade and Co Pvt Ltd
Code GW-2
Season Post Monsoon
Date of Collection 03052018 Date of Analysis 040518-250518
IS - 10500Requirement
(Accepted Limit)
Permissible
Limit 1 Colour (Hazen Units) lt 5 500 1500
2 Odour Agreeable Agreeable -
3 Taste Agreeable Agreeable -
4 Turbidity (NTU) 070 100 500
5 pH 73 65-85 No relaxation
6 Total Hardness as CaCO3 (mgl) 18000 20000 60000
7 Calcium as Ca (mgl) 4480 7500 20000
8 Magnesium as Mg (mgl) 1652 3000 10000
9 Copper as Cu (mgl) lt001 005 150
10 Iron as Fe (mgl) 0150 030 No relaxation
11 Manganese as Mn (mgl) lt001 010 030
12 Chlorides as Cl (mgl) 3200 25000 100000
13 Sulphate as SO4 (mgl) 1762 20000 40000
14 Nitrate as NO3 (mgl) 1020 4500 No relaxation
15 Fluoride as F (mgl) 047 100 150
16 Phenolics as C6H5OH (mgl) lt0001 0001 0002
17 Mercury as Hg (mgl) lt00005 0001 No relaxation
18 Cadmium Cd (mgl) lt001 0003 No relaxation
19 Selenium as Se (mgl) lt001 001 No relaxation
20 Arsenic as As (mgl) lt001 001 005
21 Cyanide as CN (mgl) NIL 005 No relaxation
22 Lead as Pb (mgl) lt001 001 No relaxation
23 Zinc as Zn (mgl) 013 500 1500
24 Chromium as Cr+6
(mgl) lt001 005 No relaxation
25 Mineral Oil (mgl) lt001 050 No relaxation
26 Residual Free Chlorine (mgl) NIL 020 100
27 Total Coliform (MPN100 ml) lt18 Absent Absent
28 E- Coli (Nos100 ml) lt18 Absent Absent
Water Quality Results
State Odisha
Sampling Location Regalbeda Village
Table No313
Sl No Parameter Results
Project Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines
Feegrade and Co Pvt Ltd
Code GW-3
Season Post Monsoon
Date of Collection 03052018 Date of Analysis 040518-250518
IS - 10500Requirement
(Accepted Limit)
Permissible
Limit 1 Colour (Hazen Units) lt 5 500 1500
2 Odour Agreeable Agreeable -
3 Taste Agreeable Agreeable -
4 Turbidity (NTU) 050 100 500
5 pH 75 65-85 No relaxation
6 Total Hardness as CaCO3 (mgl) 19600 20000 60000
7 Calcium as Ca (mgl) 4160 7500 20000
8 Magnesium as Mg (mgl) 2235 3000 10000
9 Copper as Cu (mgl) lt001 005 150
10 Iron as Fe (mgl) 0210 030 No relaxation
11 Manganese as Mn (mgl) lt001 010 030
12 Chlorides as Cl (mgl) 3600 25000 100000
13 Sulphate as SO4 (mgl) 2240 20000 40000
14 Nitrate as NO3 (mgl) 1020 4500 No relaxation
15 Fluoride as F (mgl) 062 100 150
16 Phenolics as C6H5OH (mgl) lt0001 0001 0002
17 Mercury as Hg (mgl) lt00005 0001 No relaxation
18 Cadmium Cd (mgl) lt001 0003 No relaxation
19 Selenium as Se (mgl) lt001 001 No relaxation
20 Arsenic as As (mgl) lt001 001 005
21 Cyanide as CN (mgl) NIL 005 No relaxation
22 Lead as Pb (mgl) lt001 001 No relaxation
23 Zinc as Zn (mgl) 019 500 1500
24 Chromium as Cr+6
(mgl) lt001 005 No relaxation
25 Mineral Oil (mgl) lt001 050 No relaxation
26 Residual Free Chlorine (mgl) NIL 020 100
27 Total Coliform (MPN100 ml) lt18 Absent Absent
28 E- Coli (Nos100 ml) lt18 Absent Absent
Water Quality Results
State Odisha
Sampling Location Kandudih Village
Table No314
Sl No Parameter Results
Project Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines
Feegrade and Co Pvt Ltd
Code GW-4
Season Post Monsoon
Date of Collection 03052018 Date of Analysis 040518-250518
IS - 10500Requirement
(Accepted Limit)
Permissible
Limit 1 Colour (Hazen Units) lt 5 500 1500
2 Odour Agreeable Agreeable -
3 Taste Agreeable Agreeable -
4 Turbidity (NTU) 086 100 500
5 pH 76 65-85 No relaxation
6 Total Hardness as CaCO3 (mgl) 16800 20000 60000
7 Calcium as Ca (mgl) 3680 7500 20000
8 Magnesium as Mg (mgl) 1701 3000 10000
9 Copper as Cu (mgl) lt001 005 150
10 Iron as Fe (mgl) 0220 030 No relaxation
11 Manganese as Mn (mgl) lt001 010 030
12 Chlorides as Cl (mgl) 3000 25000 100000
13 Sulphate as SO4 (mgl) 2106 20000 40000
14 Nitrate as NO3 (mgl) 1650 4500 No relaxation
15 Fluoride as F (mgl) 048 100 150
16 Phenolics as C6H5OH (mgl) lt0001 0001 0002
17 Mercury as Hg (mgl) lt00005 0001 No relaxation
18 Cadmium Cd (mgl) lt0001 0003 No relaxation
19 Selenium as Se (mgl) lt001 001 No relaxation
20 Arsenic as As (mgl) lt001 001 005
21 Cyanide as CN (mgl) NIL 005 No relaxation
22 Lead as Pb (mgl) lt001 001 No relaxation
23 Zinc as Zn (mgl) 017 500 1500
24 Chromium as Cr+6
(mgl) lt001 005 No relaxation
25 Mineral Oil (mgl) lt001 050 No relaxation
26 Residual Free Chlorine (mgl) NIL 020 100
27 Total Coliform (MPN100 ml) lt18 Absent Absent
28 E- Coli (Nos100 ml) lt18 Absent Absent
Water Quality Results
State Odisha
Sampling Location Kalta Village
Table No315
Sl No Parameter Results
Project Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines
Feegrade and Co Pvt Ltd
Code SW-1 Sampling Location Karo river (Up Stream)
Season Post Monsoon
Date of Collection 03052018 Date of Analysis 040518-250518
Table No316
Sl No Parameter Results IS - 2296 Class C
1 pH 71 65-85
2 Colour (Hazen units) lt50 30000
3 Conductivity at 25 degC (micromhoscm) 2080 -
4 Dissolved Oxygen (mgl) 430 400
5 Biochemical Oxygen Demand (mgl) lt20 300
6 Total Dissolved Solids (mgl) 12300 150000
7 Total Suspended Solids 1250 10000
8 Oil amp Grease lt10 5900
9 Chlorides as Cl (mgl) 1800 60000
10 Boron as B (mgl) 020 -
11 Sulphate as SO4 (mgl) 1950 40000
12 Nitrate as NO3 (mgl) 852 5000
13 Free Ammonia as N (mgl) lt001 -
14 Arsenic as As (mgl) lt0001 020
15 Iron as Fe (mgl) 0140 5000
16 Fluorides as F (mgl) 026 150
17 Lead as Pb (mgl) lt001 010
18 Copper as Cu (mgl) lt001 150
19 Zinc as Zn (mgl) 011 1500
20 Sodium Absorption Ratio 0330 -
21Total Coliform organisms
(MPN100ml)210 500000
Water Quality Results
State Odisha
Project Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines
Feegrade and Co Pvt Ltd
Code SW-2 Sampling Location Karo river (down Stream)
Season Post Monsoon
Date of Collection 03052018 Date of Analysis 040518-250518
Table No317
Sl No Parameter Results IS - 2296 Class C
1 pH 73 65-85
2 Colour (Hazen units) lt50 30000
3 Conductivity at 25 degC (micromhoscm) 2556 -
4 Dissolved Oxygen (mgl) 480 400
5 Biochemical Oxygen Demand (mgl) lt20 300
6 Total Dissolved Solids (mgl) 14500 150000
7 Total Suspended Solids 1260 10000
8 Oil amp Grease lt10 5900
9 Chlorides as Cl (mgl) 2020 60000
10 Boron as B (mgl) 039 -
11 Sulphate as SO4 (mgl) 2340 40000
12 Nitrate as NO3 (mgl) 1102 5000
13 Free Ammonia as N (mgl) lt001 -
14 Arsenic as As (mgl) lt0001 020
15 Iron as Fe (mgl) 0120 5000
16 Fluorides as F (mgl) 030 150
17 Lead as Pb (mgl) lt001 010
18 Copper as Cu (mgl) lt001 150
19 Zinc as Zn (mgl) 040 1500
20 Sodium Absorption Ratio 0420 -
21Total Coliform organisms
(MPN100ml)300 500000
Water Quality Results
State Odisha
Project Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines
Feegrade and Co Pvt Ltd
Code SW-3 Sampling Location Topadih
Season Post Monsoon
Date of Collection 03052018 Date of Analysis 040518-250518
Table No318
Sl No Parameter Results IS - 2296 Class C
1 pH 70 65-85
2 Colour (Hazen units) lt50 30000
3 Conductivity at 25 degC (micromhoscm) 2105 -
4 Dissolved Oxygen (mgl) 450 400
5 Biochemical Oxygen Demand (mgl) lt20 300
6 Total Dissolved Solids (mgl) 12100 150000
7 Total Suspended Solids 1020 10000
8 Oil amp Grease lt10 5900
9 Chlorides as Cl (mgl) 2400 60000
10 Boron as B (mgl) 023 -
11 Sulphate as SO4 (mgl) 1750 40000
12 Nitrate as NO3 (mgl) 1360 5000
13 Free Ammonia as N (mgl) lt001 -
14 Arsenic as As (mgl) lt0001 020
15 Iron as Fe (mgl) 0320 5000
16 Fluorides as F (mgl) 042 150
17 Lead as Pb (mgl) lt001 010
18 Copper as Cu (mgl) lt001 150
19 Zinc as Zn (mgl) 012 1500
20 Sodium Absorption Ratio 0560 -
21Total Coliform organisms
(MPN100ml)260 500000
Water Quality Results
State Odisha
Project Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mine State OdishaMs Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Month 03052018
S-1 S-2 S-3 S-4
1 pH 556 529 620 605
2 ElecConductivity(micro mhoscm) 4820 4250 3560 5500
3 Nitrogen Av(Kgha) 27500 26300 26800 29400
4 Phosphorous Av(Kg P2O5ha) 14000 13301 12200 14800
5 Potassium Av(Kgha) 5000 4800 5000 4800
6 Calcium (Kgha) 21400 21000 22400 21800
7 Magnesium (Kgha) 28000 31200 27400 26000
8 Iron Av(Kgha) 544 620 502 488
9 Boron Av(Kgha) 352 410 521 472
10 Organic Carbon () 362 411 312 445
11 Natural Moisture content 2150 2360 1840 2270
12 Bulk Density(gmcc) 124 153 160 147
13 Grain Size Distribution
a) Textural Class SCL SCL SCL SCL
b) Sand () 46 51 55 43
c) Silt () 22 19 16 21
d) Clay () 32 30 29 36
14Cation Exchange Capacity
(mg100g)345 327 364 416
SAMPLING LOCATION Note
S-1= Lease area (Dump Land) SCL- Sandy Clay Loam
S-2= Reghalbeda (Forest Land)
S-3= Kolta (Forest Land)
S-4= Kendihi (Ag Land)
SOIL QUALITY DATA
Sl No PARAMETERSResults
Table No 319
BUFFER ZONE SOCIO ECONOMIC DATA CENSUS 2011 RURAL SUNDARGARH+KENDUJHAR(NADIDIH FEE GRADE )
SLNO Name TRU No_HH TOT_P TOT_M TOT_F P_06 M_06 F_06 P_SC M_SC F_SC P_ST M_ST F_ST P_LIT M_LIT F_LIT P_ILL M_ILL F_ILLTOT_WORK_P
TOT_WORK_M
TOT_WORK_F
MAINWORK_P
MAINWORK_M
MAINWORK_F
MAIN_CL_P
MAIN_CL_M
MAIN_CL_F
MAIN_AL_P
MAIN_AL_M
MAIN_AL_F
1 Adaghat Rural 125 462 235 227 140 59 81 26 12 14 378 195 183 157 111 46 305 124 181 139 129 10 121 115 6 38 38 0 0 0 02 Kalta Rural 611 2532 1380 1152 348 178 170 160 86 74 1654 862 792 1733 1070 663 799 310 489 1031 782 249 867 712 155 50 34 16 50 32 183 Kasira Rural 270 1280 581 699 259 109 150 139 67 72 1083 483 600 458 281 177 822 300 522 408 304 104 390 295 95 3 1 2 1 0 14 Kendudihi Rural 686 3050 1469 1581 446 211 235 186 97 89 2210 1064 1146 1563 896 667 1487 573 914 1509 833 676 842 666 176 408 368 40 319 206 1135 Kusumdihi Rural 361 1518 746 772 308 157 151 22 13 9 1288 627 661 629 382 247 889 364 525 583 410 173 505 357 148 162 121 41 8 8 06 Nuagaon Rural 1434 6643 3146 3497 849 444 405 359 161 198 4304 1980 2324 4126 2126 2000 2517 1020 1497 2274 1652 622 1243 988 255 523 448 75 164 112 527 Rengalbeda Rural 327 1395 721 674 261 139 122 32 15 17 1232 633 599 459 293 166 936 428 508 548 372 176 327 269 58 77 77 0 17 12 58 Bandhuabeda Rural 108 573 289 284 100 53 47 7 3 4 524 263 261 266 157 109 307 132 175 192 120 72 144 96 48 52 26 26 5 0 59 Barpada Rural 148 651 328 323 131 55 76 0 0 0 611 293 318 274 190 84 377 138 239 243 205 38 242 204 38 0 0 0 0 0 010 Bholabeda Rural 660 2873 1410 1463 429 214 215 193 86 107 2440 1209 1231 1361 804 557 1512 606 906 1509 812 697 377 281 96 85 73 12 31 24 711 Guruda Rural 496 2051 1063 988 320 160 160 221 115 106 1033 521 512 1115 710 405 936 353 583 744 518 226 641 488 153 6 3 3 2 1 112 Kamalpur Rural 206 926 474 452 163 82 81 60 31 29 451 235 216 354 214 140 572 260 312 352 231 121 186 159 27 48 43 5 1 1 013 Kasira‐Kendujhar Rural 189 803 401 402 117 59 58 58 25 33 499 243 256 398 231 167 405 170 235 459 232 227 112 105 7 84 82 2 7 5 214 Kodapada Rural 464 2158 1117 1041 224 117 107 235 119 116 122 57 65 1551 874 677 607 243 364 738 629 109 578 547 31 134 128 6 162 152 1015 Namira Rural 132 654 335 319 147 70 77 24 11 13 281 139 142 247 152 95 407 183 224 159 146 13 6 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 016 Rengalbeda‐KendujhaRural 236 1125 558 567 149 77 72 53 27 26 1014 502 512 605 366 239 520 192 328 658 345 313 223 139 84 184 111 73 2 2 0
TOTAL Rural 6453 28694 14253 14441 4391 2184 2207 1775 868 907 19124 9306 9818 15296 8857 6439 13398 5396 8002 11546 7720 3826 6804 5425 1379 1854 1553 301 769 555 214AVERAGE Rural 403 1793 891 903 274 137 138 111 54 57 1195 582 614 956 554 402 837 337 500 722 483 239 425 339 86 116 97 19 48 35 13
Page 1 of 2
BUFFER ZONE SOCIO ECONOMIC DATA CENSUS 201
SLNO Name TRU No_HH
1 Adaghat Rural 1252 Kalta Rural 6113 Kasira Rural 2704 Kendudihi Rural 6865 Kusumdihi Rural 3616 Nuagaon Rural 14347 Rengalbeda Rural 3278 Bandhuabeda Rural 1089 Barpada Rural 14810 Bholabeda Rural 66011 Guruda Rural 49612 Kamalpur Rural 20613 Kasira‐Kendujhar Rural 18914 Kodapada Rural 46415 Namira Rural 13216 Rengalbeda‐KendujhaRural 236
TOTAL Rural 6453AVERAGE Rural 403
MAIN_HH_P
MAIN_HH_M
MAIN_HH_F
MAIN_OT_P
MAIN_OT_M
MAIN_OT_F
MARGWORK_P
MARGWORK_M
MARGWORK_F
MARG_CL_P
MARG_CL_M
MARG_CL_F
MARG_AL_P
MARG_AL_M
MARG_AL_F
MARG_HH_P
MARG_HH_M
MARG_HH_F
MARG_OT_P
MARG_OT_M
MARG_OT_F
NON_WORK_P
NON_WORK_M
NON_WORK_F
1 1 0 82 76 6 18 14 4 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 17 13 4 323 106 21783 69 14 684 577 107 164 70 94 34 12 22 23 7 16 41 12 29 66 39 27 1501 598 9034 3 1 382 291 91 18 9 9 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 9 5 872 277 59516 12 4 99 80 19 667 167 500 38 12 26 579 128 451 19 10 9 31 17 14 1541 636 9050 0 0 335 228 107 78 53 25 4 4 0 32 23 9 0 0 0 42 26 16 935 336 59924 19 5 532 409 123 1031 664 367 524 442 82 369 147 222 2 1 1 136 74 62 4369 1494 28754 4 0 229 176 53 221 103 118 7 7 0 115 27 88 3 1 2 96 68 28 847 349 4980 0 0 87 70 17 48 24 24 18 10 8 11 2 9 0 0 0 19 12 7 381 169 2120 0 0 242 204 38 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 408 123 28585 43 42 176 141 35 1132 531 601 256 142 114 679 233 446 9 8 1 188 148 40 1364 598 7664 1 3 629 483 146 103 30 73 5 1 4 1 1 0 5 1 4 92 27 65 1307 545 7624 4 0 133 111 22 166 72 94 11 5 6 131 49 82 0 0 0 24 18 6 574 243 3312 2 0 19 16 3 347 127 220 7 4 3 313 111 202 4 3 1 23 9 14 344 169 17560 58 2 222 209 13 160 82 78 12 12 0 93 36 57 21 6 15 34 28 6 1420 488 9320 0 0 6 4 2 153 142 11 7 6 1 2 2 0 3 2 1 141 132 9 495 189 30615 8 7 22 18 4 435 206 229 160 121 39 254 69 185 5 1 4 16 15 1 467 213 254
302 224 78 3879 3093 786 4742 2295 2447 1088 779 309 2603 836 1767 112 45 67 939 635 304 17148 6533 1061519 14 5 242 193 49 296 143 153 68 49 19 163 52 110 7 3 4 59 40 19 1072 408 663
Table No320
Page 2 of 2
Chapter -4 EIAEMP of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mine of Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Ecomen Laboratories Pvt Ltd
CHAPTER-4
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
41 General Observations
Present status of the environmental parameters have been dealt with in the
Chapter-3 The mine has been in operation since 1961 The management wishes
to Enhance Iron Ore Production Capacity of the mine from 288 million TPA to
60 million TPA and reduction in dry processing from 4571 million TPA to
1451 million TPA of low grade ore from old dumpsstacks (keeping total
handling unchanged from the last EC ie 7451 million TPA) The proposed
increase in production may add a little to the pollution load as total handling is
remaining same This is to be considered in evaluating impact and adopting
control measures The level of PM10 in ambient air as recorded in the monitoring
studies are within the safe limits Effort shall be made to keep the pollution level
well within the limits in future too
42 Topography
The topographic elevations in the lease area vary from 615 m to 528 mRL
The present land use as shown in Table No 41 indicates that the landscape over
an area of 82816 ha has already changed its topography The anticipated land
use is shown in Table No 42 amp indicates that the land area of 103828 ha will be
used due to which landscape will further change At present mining operation is
at an RL of 533 m which will go up to RL of 497 m during the year 2018-19 But
during 2019-20 this will go up to 470 mRL Hence the mine working will go
below water table The Lessee is already under process to obtain the prior
permission from the statutory authority for working below the ground water
table A detailed ldquoHydro Geological study Reportrdquo is under process by an
Agency An undertaking regarding the above study and permission from
statutoryauthorityisenclosed
Chapter -4 EIAEMP of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mine of Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Ecomen Laboratories Pvt Ltd
The water table of the core zone is 488 m The ground water table depth and
working depth is given in Plate No 41
43 Land Use
The existing land use pattern and the anticipated land use are shown in
Table 41 and 42 respectively Land disturbed due to mining will increase from
the present 427 ha to 58613 ha and dumps will occupy 27889 ha against the
existing 20394 ha Present and ultimate landuse pattern is shown in Plates No
42 amp 43
Present Land use pattern (ha) Table No 41
Sl No
Category Existing Land use pattern (Ha)
1 Area excavated 427 3517
2 Over burdendump 20394 1680
3 Mineral storage 7421 611
4 Infrastructure amp mine camp 1783 147
5 Roads 5246 432
6 Green belt 7540 621
7 Mineral processing plant 375 309
8 Mine Camp 1522 125
9 Unutilised 25606 2109
10 Non mineralized forest area applied for surrender
5443 448
Total 121405 100
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Proposed Land use pattern (ha) Table No 42
Heads Conceptual Land use
Area to be excavated 58613 4828
OverburdenDump 27889 2297
Mineral Storage 7421 611
Infrastructure 2137 176
Roads 4246 350
Green Belt + plantation 12134 999
Mineral processing Plant 20 165
Mine Camp 1522 125
Non mineralized forest area for surrender
5443 448
Total 121405 100
Note Against total area of 121045 ha surrender of 5443 ha forest land is under
process Plantation of this area will be looked by the project proponent
44 Drainage
The proposed activities are not expected to change the existing drainage
pattern of the area since there is no perennial stream within the lease area The
rainwater during the monsoon has a tendency to flow in the natural drainage
system of the area
As major operations are dry there will be no discharge of any water from
mine process It is required to ensure quality of runoff water during rainy
season before it leaves the lease area Precautionary measures by constructing
Garland drain run off channels check dams amp settling sumps will help in
making the runoff water free from any silt during the rains This will ensure that
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no polluted water from the mine area during rains joins with the water of Karo
River Karo River is passing outside the Western boundary of leasehold area
45 Air Quality
The mining activities will be spread in an area of 103828 ha Mining area
will increase from 427 ha to an area of 58613 ha till the end of life of mine in
phases Dump will occupy 27889 ha against the existing area of 20394 ha
mineral storage 7421 ha and road 4246 ha
The mine excavation will be 60 MTPA ROM to produce 54 MTPA of
saleable iron ore Loading and transportation of ore and waste materials
dumping and storage of minerals and waste disposal are contributive factors for
the air borne dust and emissions The pollutants level of the area are within
limits There will be increase in particulate matter in future with the
enhancement of production The control measures should be taken on drilling
operation haul road dry processing units loading and unloading area to keep
fugitive emission amp other emissions well within the safe limits Further dry
screening amp crushing 1451 million tonnes of low grade ore will produce another
05 million tonnes of processed ore of grade +55 Fe
The mine will be fully mechanized to produce 590 million tonnes of
despatchable iron ore by handling of 7451 MTPA Mine will utilize the old sub
grade material and future generation for dispatch thus reducing the SGO dump
Loading and transportation of ore and waste materials dumping and storage of
minerals and waste disposal crushing amp screening are contributive factors for
the air borne dust and emissions The pollutants have not been recorded high at
present as indicated in the Chapter 3 They will increase in future The measures
like water sprinkling on haul road wet drilling provision of sprinkling
arrangement amp making the screening system covered equipment maintenance
etc should be continued to reduce the dust levels amp other emissions and keep
them well within the safe limits
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451 Air Quality Predictions Dispersion Modelling
Preamble
Impact assessment 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 to predict the
impacts The open cast mines are potential sources of air pollution
In this section impact on air environment due to emissions generated due
to increase in production capacity of mine handling of ore and waste for
Nadidihi Iron amp Manganese Mine of Ms Feegrade amp Co Ltd concentrations
have been predicted by mathematical modeling
46 Emission Source and Emission Rates
461 Emission Rates
Dust
Dust emission rate due to material handling in mining area is based on the
following empirical formula (source IMEJ-April 1982)
Dust emission due to excavation Pa x 236 Dust Emission (DE) = --------------------- Wd x Wh x 1000 DE = Dust emission in kghr
Pa = Annual Excavation in tonnes
Wd = No of days of operation in a year
Wh = Effective working hrs in a day
Quantity of dust emitted in kg for 1000 tonnes of excavation
A Iron Ore Handling
Annual increase in Iron is 014 MTPA The dust emission due to handling
of this ore and OB will be 10 gsec
Similarly dust emission due to transportation of vehicles shall be involved
Dust emission due to this will be 36 gsec
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Total dust emission = 46 gsec
B Emission Rates from Dust Extraction System and DG Sets
The emission rates from DG sets and dust extraction system are summarized
below
Details Description DG Set Stack
1 2 3
Existing 75 KVA (10 nos)
30 KVA 320 KVA
Material consumption Mild steel
Stack Top Circular
Release height above Ground
15 m 20 m 40 m
Inside Diameter 00635 m 01016 m 01524 m
Emission Rate (gs) for PM
0000680 00024 0013
Emission Rate for NO2 (gs)
0041 0034 0030
Stack gas exit Temperature in Kelvin
381 423 464
Stack gas exit Velocity (ms)
95 1089 1169
462 Emission Source Coordinates
The center of mine was assumed (0 0) in the mathematical modelling The
coordinates of DG sets and dust extraction system were taken (10000)
47 Mathematical Model for Pollutants Dispersion
In the present case ISCST (Industrial Source Complex-Short Term ISC-3)
model has been used to predict the impacts This ISC model for area sources uses
the steady state Gaussian plume equation for a continuous source
Further the model has following specialties
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Simulates dispersion from singlemultiplearealinevolume
sources
Allows calculations to be made at a user specified regular
rectangularradial grid or at specified special receptors
Provides estimates of concentrations for any averaging time period for
the entire period of input meteorology
Allows calculations to be underwritten for source groups as selected
by the user
Uses Pasquill-Gifford or Briggs dispersion curves (for urban areas) as
selected by the user to derive the plume spread parameters
Adjusts dispersion curves to account for user specified information on
aerodynamic roughness
Adjusts for wind speed variation with height using user specified
default urbanrural power law coefficients
Simulates dispersion from buoyant non-buoyant point sources non-
buoyant area non-buoyant volume sources and non-buoyant line
sources
Simulates dry deposition using a simple tilted plume model with user
specified reflection coefficients
Simulates building wake effects
Can include the effects of exponential decay
Uses Briggsrsquo 1975 plume rise algorithm to calculate plume height
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The ground level concentration at a receptor located downwind of all
or a portion of the source area is given by a double integral in the
upwind (x) and crosswind (y) directions as
where
QA = Area source emission rate (mass per unit area per unit time) K = units scaling coefficient V = Vertical term D = Decay term as a function of x
y z = standard deviation of lateral and vertical concentration distribution (m)
Us = mean wind speed at release height
471 Vertical Term
The vertical term includes the effects of source elevation receptor
elevation plume rise limited mixing in vertical and gravitational settling and
dry deposition of particulates (with diameters greater than about 01 micron)
In the present case effects on ambient air concentrations due to
gravitational settling and dry deposition have been neglected The vertical term
without deposition effects is given by
He2 n-1 (2n Hm - He)2 (2n Hm+ He)2
V =(1 + ) exp - ------- + exp ------------------- + exp ------------- (2)
2z2 i=1 2z
2 2z2
where
H = effective release height of emissions (plume rise + physical stack height)
Hm = Mixing height
= reflection coefficient
The infinite series term in equation accounts for the effects of restrictions
on vertical plume growth at the top of mixing layer Complete reflection from
QAK VD y 2
x = exp [-05 dy] dx (1)
2Us x yz y y
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earth surface has been assumed ( = 1) For number of sources more than one
simulation is done for each individual source and then added In order to
calculate y and z for various receptor points for given wind direction following
equations are used
x = - (X(R) - X(S)) Sin (WD) - (Y(R) - Y(S)) Cos (WD) (3) y = (X(R) - X(S)) Cos (WD) - (Y(R) - Y(S)) Sin (WD) (4)
where X(R) Y(R) are receptor point coordinates and X(S) and Y(S) are
source coordinates and WD is wind angle from north
472 Dispersion Coefficients
Equations that approximately fit the Pasquill-Gifford curves (Turner 1970)
are used to calculate y and z in meters for rural area The equations used to
calculate y are of the form
y = 46511628 (x) tan (TH) (5) where TH = 0017453293 [c-d ln (x)] (6) In the above equations down wind distance `xrsquo is in kilometers and
coefficients `crsquo and `drsquo are listed in Table No43 The equation used to calculate
z is of the form
y = axb (7) Coefficients used to calculate lateral virtual distances
Table No 43
y0 lq
y = ------ P
Pasquill Stability Category
P q
A 20914 0890
B 15446 0902
C 10326 0917
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D 6826 0919
E 5106 0921
F 3992 0919
where down wind distance x is in kilometers and z is in meters The coefficients
`arsquo and `brsquo are given in Table No 44
PARAMETERS USED TO CALCULATE PASQUILL-GIFFORD VERTICAL
DISPERSION COEFFICIENT (z)
Table No 44
z (meters) = axb (x in km)
Pasquill Stability Category
x (km) a b
A lt10 122800 094470
010 - 015 158080 105420
016 - 020 170220 109320
021 - 025 179520 112620
026 - 030 217410 126440
031 - 040 258890 140940
041 - 050 346750 172830
051 - 311 453850 211660
gt311
B lt20 90673 093198
021 - 040 98483 098332
gt040 109300 109710
C All 61141 091465
D lt30 34459 086974
031 - 100 32093 081066
101 - 300 32093 064403
301 - 1000 33504 060486
1001 - 3000 36650 056589
gt3000 44053 051179
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Table No 44 (CONTD)
z (meters) = axb (x in km)
Pasquill Stability Category
x (km) a b
E lt10 24260 083660
010 - 030 23331 081956
031 - 100 21628 075660
101 - 200 21628 063077
201 - 400 22534 057154
401 - 1000 24703 050527
1001 - 2000 26970 046713
2001 - 4000 35420 037615
gt4000 47618 029592
F lt20 15209 081558
021 - 070 14457 078407
071 - 100 13953 168465
101 - 200 13953 063227
201 - 300 14823 054503
301 - 700 16187 046490
701 - 1500 17836 041507
1501 - 3000 22651 032681
3001 - 6000 27074 027496
gt6000 34219 021716
If the calculated value of z exceed 5000 m z is set to 5000 m
z is equal to 5000 m
473 Meteorological Conditions Used in Predictions The hourly meteorological data has been generated at the site and the
same has been used in the predictions The hourly wind speed temperature
direction and stabilities have been used The hourly data was available for the
months of March-May 2018
474 Atmospheric Stability
Many alternative models are developed by different authors to relate y
and z with downwind distance x under different atmospheric stability
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conditions Unfortunately none of these have been found to be comprehensive
enough to be applicable under all types of topographic and meteorological
conditions On the basis of available information ldquoPasquill Giffordrdquo stability
classification system for study area has been followed This classification is built
in the model
The Pasquill Gifford stability classification divides atmospheric stability
into six classes based on solar insolationcloud cover conditions Details of this
classification are given Table No 45
PASQUILL ndash GIFFORD STABILITY CLASSIFICATION Table No 45
Surface wind speed (ms)
Day time insolation Night time conditions
Strong Moderate Slight
Thin low clouds lt48
Overcast clouds gt38
0 ndash 2 A A ndash B B E F
2 ndash 3 A ndash B B C E F
3 ndash 5 B B ndash C D D E
5 ndash 6 C C ndash D D D D
gt6 C D D D D
A ndash Extremely unstable
B ndash Moderately unstable
C ndash Slightly unstable
D ndash Neutral
E ndash Slightly stable
F ndash Moderately stable
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475 Plume Rise
Plume rise h has been determined according to Briggrsquos formula
(CPCB guideline)
h = 21425 F3 4 for Flt55 Us and
h = 3871 F3 5 for Fgt55 Us
F = g VsD2(Ts-Ta)4Ts Where Us = wind speed at stack level (ms)
Vs = stack gas velocity (ms)
Ts = stack gas temperature (0K)
Ta = ambient temperature (0K)
F = Buoyancy flux parameter (m4s3)
h = Plume rise (m)
D = Diameter of the stack (m)
g = acceleration due to gravity 9807 (ms2)
476 Extrapolation of Wind Speed
Wind speed at stack level is calculated by power law as given below
Ustack = U10(Stack height10)p
Where U10 is the wind speed at 10 meter level and p is the power law
coefficient (007 007 010 015 035 and 055 for stability classes ABCDE
and F respectively) as per Irwin for rural areas (USEPA 1987)
477 Ambient air quality and background concentrations
Ambient air quality standards promulgated by Central Pollution Control
Board (CPCB) for different areas are as follows
Concentration (gm3)
RPM SO2 NO2
100 80 80
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The above standards are for a sampling period of 24 hours The maximum
concentration of pollutants (PM10 PM25 and NO2) recorded at habitant close to
mining area are given below
Station Code Location Maximum Concentration in microgm3
PM10 PM25 NO2
A-1 Guest house 8125 5067 2096
A-2 Within lease area 8550 5653 2717
A-3 Rengalberha 7831 5158 1701
A-4 Parulipada 8067 5092 2138
A-5 Kalta 7338 4748 2145
A-6 Kashira 6809 4548 2146
A-7 Jhirapani 6831 4695 2315
A-8 Shankhaparha 7090 5039 2172
48 Plan and Frame Work of Computations
481 Selection of Locations
The locations have been selected around the mining area covering an area
of 10 km radius from mining center The entire area has been put on grid
network and grid spacing has been taken as 500 m
482 Plan of Computation
The emission rate dispersion coefficients and other input data being now
available to compute the following
The 24 hourly averaged incremental concentration with hourly data
for the post monsoon season
The identification of grid point having peak concentration for the
incremental values and Preparation of isopleths
49 Results and Discussions
491 Peak 24 hourly incremental concentrations
24 hourly Peak Incremental Concentrations Computed
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S No
Season Incremental Concentrations (gm3)
PM10 PM25 NO2
1 Summer 253122 099308 002277
As mentioned earlier peak incremental 24 hourly PM10 and NO2
concentrations have been computed using hourly meteorological data The
distance of occurrence of the peak concentrations of PM10 and NO2 are 250m and
3500m respectively PM10 concentration occurs in core zone and NO2 in buffer
zone The isopleths of various concentrations have also been drawn and these
are given in Plate No41 Plate No42 and Plate No-43 for PM10 PM25 and
NO2 respectively The incremental and predicted concentrations at the locations
of ambient air quality have been discussed in the following section
410 Predicted Ambient Air Quality
With a wide fluctuation in meteorological parameters it is a complex task
to predict post project ambient air quality With available ambient air quality
data and incremental concentrations computed through mathematical modelling
the following post project ambient air quality has been predicted
It is clear from the predicted values that the concentrations of PM10 PM25
and NO2 are well within the stipulated limits of CPCB for Rural and Residential
areas at all locations
S No
Location
Background Concentration
(gm3)
Predicted Incremental
Concentration (gm3)
Post Project Concentration
(gm3)
PM10 PM25 NO2 PM10 PM25 NO2 PM10 PM25 NO2
1 Rengalberha
7831 5158 1701 125997 012997 000456 7956997 5170997 1701456
2 Parulipada 8067 5092 2138 102220 005222 000336 8169220 5097222 2138336
3 Kalta 7338 4748 2145 092269 001255 000157 7430269 4749255 2145157
4 Kashira 6809 4548 2146 009635 000785 000149 6818635 4548785 2146149
5 Jhirapani 6831 4695 2315 013120 002089 000204 6844120 4697089 2315204
6 Shankhaparha 7090 5039 2172 027852 001983 000132 7117852 5040983 2172132
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411 Ground vibration fly rocks and noise level
Blasting operation is envisaged which will cause ground vibrations noise
and fly rocks There will be increase in mine production from 288mtpa to
60mtpa ROM There is no major human settlement in the close vicinity Wagon
drill of 115 mm diameter will be used for drilling as before Drilling and blasting
will be done as per DGMS guidelines Blasting will be carried out by using SME
explosive The details are discussed in Chapter-2 Proper blast design is to be
ensured for control of ground vibration fly rocks and noise level
Apart from the above other contributive factors for noise will be crusher
screen and plying of vehicles Proper Control measures will be ensured to keep
the noise level under control
412 Water Requirement
Water will be utilized for wet drilling sprinkling on haul roads and
drinking purpose during mining operations The total water requirement at
present is 746 KLday and will increase to 9935 KLday (surface water 7675
KLPD ground water 226 KLPD) in future The company has obtained
permission to draw 520 KLPD of surface water amp 175 KLPD ground water from
Dept of Water Resources Govt of Odisha The permission for balance quantity
is under process with Govt of Odisha
It is essential to use recycled water to minimize the intake of fresh water
and take conservation measures like water recharge etc Surface and ground
water requirement for the proposed expansion is given below
Sl No Purpose Net requirement
(m3day)
1 Greenbelt development 154
2
Dust suppression (Transportation road inside quarry raod periphery village road for civil
7506
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construction stationary sprinkling system )
3 Drinking and domestic use in mine and periphery villages
226
4 Misc 15
Total 9935
413 Energy power requirement The machineries will be operated either through electricity or through
HSD details are given below
Electricity requirement The electricity is supplied to the project by WESCO
through 2 nos transformers of total capacity 213 KVA inside leasehold There is
also requirement of transformers with total capacity of 350 KVA
Details of Generator 2 nos of generators of total capacity 140 KVA exist There
is a further requirement of generator of capacity 400 KVA
HSD requirement Present requirement of HSD is 1192006 Litersyear For
the envisaged increase in production total HSD requirement will be
around2292000Litersyear
414 Flora and Fauna
Since mining will be extended partly within forest land the standing trees
and vegetation over this area will be lost Existing Trees will be felled during
mining process The fauna reported in this area have no rare species and are
common migratory type Specific corridors for movements or breeding grounds
have not been reported
415 Socio-economic Conditions
There is no settlementresidential area within the lease area Hence
question of rehabilitation of oustees does not arise No residential colony is
proposed to be constructed Hence there is no likelyhood of effect of out side
people or influx on the existing local population or any such related impact
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CHAPTER-5
MITIGATION MEASURES amp
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
A Mitigation Measures
51 General Views
The impact assessment of the mining operations has highlighted certain
areas which need special attention The project is already carrying out control
measures for air water noise pollution etc and drawn up plans for reclamation
amp rehabilitation of broken land as also solid waste management These are
discussed along with other control measures in the following paragraphs amp
keeping in view the operation is restricted only up to the year 2019-20
52 Land use
At the end of the life of the mine the land use pattern of the area will be as
given in Table No 42 The proposed reclamation amp rehabilitation to be
undertaken is given in Table No 51 amp Plate No 51
Table No 51
During conceptual period it is proposed ro reclaim 41789 ha but as the lease
expire on 31032020 only 35 ha will be backfilled in total and only 60 ha
dump area will be reclaimed
As it is evident from the Table 52 that out of 121405 ha of lease area 4150
ha will be green belt in the safety zone Infrastructure (3659 ha) Roads (4246 ha)
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ndash Land Land Stage wise Land Reclamation Area (Ha)
SlNo Land use category Present After Plan period
After the conceptual period
1 Mining - 35 41789
2 OB Dumps - 60 27889
3 Storing of Mineral - - 7421
Total - 95 77099
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and mineral processing (2 ha) Out of 58613 ha of mined out area 41789 ha will
be reclaimed by way of back filling and 16824 ha as bench plantation Land
under road (4246 ha) mineral processing unit (2 ha) and Infrastructure and
mine camp (1522 ha) will remain as it is It is proposed to back fill the mined out
area in phases during the years and concurrent rehabilitation will be
undertaken (ref Table No 52 amp Plate No 52) Due attention will be paid to
encourage migration of fauna in the area in consultation with the Forest
Department
Details of Reclamation Plan
Table No 52
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Post Mining (conceptual) Land Use Pattern of ML Area (Ha)
Post mining land use of core zone with Environment Management
Sr No
Description Land use (Ha)
Plantation
Public use
Undisturbed Total
1 Mining 58613
58613
2 Dump 27889
27889
3 Infrastructure amp Mine camp
3659
3659
4 Roads
4246
4246
5 Green belt amp Plantation
12134
12134
6 Storing of ore 7421
7421
7 Mineral processing unit
20
20
8
Non mineralised area for surrender
5443 5443
Total 106057 9905 5443 121405
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But the lease will expire on 31032020 so reclamation of all above will not
possible 31114 ha shall be covered under plantation amp 17326 ha will be on
public use
53 Top Soil Management
Because of rock exposures and laterite capping amp present stage of mining
topsoil does not exist Hence top soil collection and storage is not applicable
during the proposed mining operations
54 Air Pollution Control
Concentration of Particulate Matter and the Gaseous Emission levels are
within the limits prescribed by the CPCB In Mining activities the sources of
fugitive dust are from drilling blasting hauling and beneficiation The following
control measures are proposed
i) Wet drilling system is being adopted and will be continued in future
ii) Major portion of ROM shall be processed in the wet circuit thus the
potential of fugitive dust is envisaged to be minimum Fixed water
sprinklers are already installed to suppress the dust pollution of the mine
Water tankers fitted with water sprinklers are also in operation
iii) Within mines water sprinkling is being done on the haul roads working
faces stacking areas dry circuit plant etc and shall be continued in future
Though the pollutants have not been recorded high at present in the core
area yet to control it further adequate water sprinkling over haul road by
water spraymist spray under pressure will be done Total length of haul
road of 504 kms is water sprinkled by mobile water tankers (3 nos)
making total 15 trips a day or as required in summer season Some portion
of the haul road has been provided with fixed water sprinklers which will
be extended further on the haul road gradually
iv) Phased reclamation of mined out areas waste dumps and tree plantation
will also help to reduce the generation of fugitive dust The details are
given later
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v) All primary crushers have inbuilt dust suppression and extraction
systems The primary crushers proposed will also have inbuilt dust
suppression and extraction system The loading area will be given priority
for dust control by frequent water sprinkling
vi) Other than ROM transportation all the intermediate product and finished
sized ore will be transported to the railway sidings Further management
may conduct a study to check efficiency of control measures
commissioned and adopted amp ascertain if further improvement may be
brought about amp revisit the results to consider further improvements
The Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine of Ms Feegrade and Company (P) Ltd is
surrounded by following mines as shown in Plate 52
Sl No
Name of mine Distance from Mine (in
KM) Direction
1 Rungta Sons Pvt Ltd 440 SE
2 Rungta Mines Ltd 520 SE
3 K J S Ahluwalia 140 NE
4 Rungta Sons Pvt Ltd 620 E
5 TISCO 1190 SE
6 M G Mohanty 1100 SE
7 O M M Ltd 1000 SE
8 TISCO 860 SE
9 O M M Ltd 670 SE
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10 Bonai Industrial Co Ltd
590 SE
11 Rungta Mines Ltd 650 S
12 O M C Ltd 660 S
13 O M M Ltd 940 SW
14 Geetarani Mohanty 1220 SW
15 National Enterprises 1060 SW
16 Penguin Trading Agency
1090 SW
17 Jindal Steel amp Power Ltd
960 SW
18 Steel Authority of India Ltd
430 W
19 Kanahdhara Mining amp Minerals Pvt Ltd
770 SW
20 Essel Mining amp Industries Ltd
620 SW
21 O M M Ltd 590 SW
22 K C Pradhan 660 SW
23 M G Mohanty 450 SW
24 Rungta Sons Pvt Ltd 420 SW
25 O M M Ltd 390 SW
26 OMC Ltd 470 SW
27 AMTC 240 SW
28 O M C Ltd 020 SW
29 Bonai Industrial Co Ltd
330 SW
30 ORIND 270 W
31 Feegrade amp Co Pvt Ltd
Adjacent E
The contribution of pollutants from all the active mines is reflected in the
baseline status and shown in Plate no 52 The cumulative contribution due to
expansion of the mine and other active mines is as given in Chapter 4 indicates
that PM10 SO2 and NOx will remain within limit
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Existing and proposed production of mine number of vehicles segment of route
on which transportation is being made and proposed is given in the following
table and shown in Plate no53
Present (MT) Proposed (MT)
Production in TPA 4200000 5900000
Transportationday (TPA) 14000 19667
Vehiclesday 700 (20MT) 728 (27MT)
Vehicleshour 29 30
Exit point-1 (Bhadrasahi to Joda onwards) Exit point- 1A (Nadidih to Bhadrasahi) Exit pont-1B (Bhadrasahi to Barbil siding or onwards)
9
4
5
10
5 5
Exit point-2 (Koira to Barsuan siding) Existing point-2A (Nadidih to Koira) Exit point-2B (Koira to Roxy Rengra Bimalgarh siding or onwards)
20
8
12
20
8
12
As discussed above there will be an increase of load of around 1 number
of vehicles per hour on the existing traffic Hence the contribution to pollution
load shall not be significant
Proposed dispatchable ore production per day of major iron ore lease of
Koira Sector as obtained from different sources is around 141390 MTday
considering 300 working days per year and working hour of 20 hours per day
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Distribution of transport of 141390 MTday in different sectors are given
below
Details of road transport (two lanes) with Trucksdumpers of Capacity 20 MT (I) 30 of total load will move along Koira-Bhadrasahi road (NH-215)
(a) From Koira to Bhadrasahi Two lane 16m wide road
(b) Total transport load 42417 MTday
(c) Total tripsday 2121
(d) Total up amp down tripsday 4242 (II) 35 of total load will move along Koira to Barsuan siding (State highway)
(a) From Koira to Barsuan Two lane road 16m wide
(b) Total transport load 49486MTday
(c) Total tripsday 2474
(d) Total updown tripsday 4948 (III) 35 of total load will move along Koira-to BimlagarhRoxyRengra (NH-
215)
(a) From Koira to BimlagarhRoxyRengra
Two lane road 16m wide
(b) Total transport load 49487 MTday
(c) Total tripsday 2474
(d) Total up amp down trips 4948 As per guidelines for capacity of roads in rural areas of Indian Road Congress
recommended design service volumes for two lane roads are 15000 PCUday or
5000 Trucksday in plain area in the three routes mentioned above The traffic
loads shall be within the standard limit of 5000 trucksday
Note i) PCU ndash Public Carriage Unit
ii) Equivalency factor ndash 1 Truck = 3 PCU
iii) Volume in number of vehicles that pass through a given point on the
road during a designated time is expressed in hour or day unit of
length in km
55 Mine Drainage
Rain water is the only source of natural water during the monsoon The
rain water during the monsoon has a tendency to discharge into the natural
drainage system of the area ie the natural water courses existing in the lease
hold area (Refer Drainage Plan 54) It is envisaged that the mining process will
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not intersect the ground water table There will be no mine drainage during dry
days
56 Water Pollution Control The water quality analysis results of various locations including
nalasrivers show that all the parameters are within the prescribed limits as per
the standard of IS 10500 and IS 2296 (Class C) Rain water runoff is likely to
cause turbidity for which garland drain water channels check dams amp silt ponds
have already been constructed on the water channel course of runoff The check
dams are constructed by boulders to check the speed of the water as well the
wash off material also gets arrested The water after passing the check dam(s) is
collected in a sump or a series of sumps The overflow free from silt will flow
from the lease area Five nos of Settling tanks of different capacity have already
been constructed for controlling the silt in flowing water
The existing plantation and proposed tree plantation will also help to
check the flow of turbid water to the nalla
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57 Water Balance
The company has already obtained surface water drawl permission to the
tune of 520 m3day from Karo River for industrial use For drinking and
domestic use in mine camp and periphery village ground water permission has
been obtained from water resources Dept Govt Of Odisha for 175m3 day
Additional water permission for surface amp ground water is under process
571 Report on impact of mining on ground water
The hydraulic characteristics of water-bearing formations is determined by
conducting pumping tests Pumping Test is conducted to examine the aquifer
response under controlled conditions to the abstraction of water The basic
principle of a pumping test is that if we pump water from a well and measure
9935 m3day
2260m3day Ground
Water
Drinking amp Domestic use
Dust suppression (transportation road inside quarry road stock yards village roads mine camp areas and dry fogging in crushingscreening plant)
Greenbelt
7675 m3day surface water
Miscellaneous usages
7506m3d
154m3d
15m3d
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the pumping rate and the drawdown in the well then we can substitute these
measurements into an appropriate formula and can calculate the hydraulic
characteristics of the aquifer It is also called as aquifer tests for aquifer
parameter evaluation
Groundwater is frequently chosen as the most suitable source of drinking water
supplies of which are brought to the surface by rehabilitating existing boreholes
or drilling new ones Pumping tests are a practical way of obtaining an idea of
the boreholersquos efficiency and its optimal production yield
Pumping Test
A pumping test consists of pumping groundwater from a well usually at a
constant rate and measuring water levels in the pumped well and any nearby
wells (observation wells) or surface water bodies during and after pumping
A pumping test is a practical reliable method of estimating well performance
well yield the zone of influence of the well and aquifer characteristics (ie the
aquiferrsquos ability to store and transmit water aquifer extent presence of boundary
conditions and possible hydraulic connection to surface water)
Before conducting a pumping test the geological and hydrological information of
the area should be collected
i) The geological characteristics of the subsurface (ie all those lithological
stratigraphic and structural features that may influence the flow of
groundwater)
ii) The type of aquifer and confining beds
iii) The thickness and lateral extent of the aquifer and confining beds
iv) The aquifer may be bounded laterally by barrier boundaries of
impermeable material in the lithology (eg the bedrock sides of a buried
valley a fault or simply lateral changes of the aquifer material)
v) Data on the groundwater-flow system horizontal or vertical flow of
groundwater water table gradients and regional trends in groundwater
levels
vi) Details of any existing surrounding wells in the area
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vii) Selecting the well for the pumping tests Well should be suitable for the
test
The hydrogeological conditions should not change over short
distances and should be representative of the area under
consideration or at least a large part of it
The site should not be near railways or motorways where passing
trains or heavy traffic might produce measurable fluctuations in the
hydraulic head of a confined aquifer
The site should not be in the vicinity of existing discharging wells
The pumped water should be discharged in a way that prevents its
return to the aquifer
The gradient of the water table or piezometric surface should be
low
Manpower and equipment must be able to reach the site early and
easily
Unconfined Aquifer Test (Darcyrsquos Method) The figure demonstrates unconfined aquifer flow pumping test for upper layer
Figure Unconfined Aquifer Flow Pumping Test
Here the aquifer is underlain by an impermeable stratum and test well extends
to the bottom of the permeable stratum and is perforated over the section which
is below the water table In original test it is assumed that the ground water is at
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rest The pumping generates a radial flow of water towards the well and the
water table assumes a curved surface called drawdown water table The
hydraulic gradient is assumed to be constant at any given radius Under steady-
state conditions the rate of radial flow through any cylindrical surface at radius r
is constant and equal to the amount of water pumped out of the well in unit
time
Consider the flow through an elementary cylinder of soil having a radius r
thickness dr and height h Hydraulic gradient (from inside to outside)
Area of flow A= 2rh
From Darcyrsquos Law q=kiA
Integrating
Two observation wells will suffice for computing k for higher accuracy more
than two is required The values of h1amph2 can be determined by measuring the
water table by piezometers
Confined Aquifer Test
A confined flow condition occurs when the aquifer is confined both above and
below by impermeable strata The figure 32 demonstrates confined aquifer flow
pumping test for lower layer Here the apparent drawdown surface is above the
upper surface of aquifer for all values of r
dr
dhi
hrdr
dhk 2
dhhkqr
dr2
)(log 2
1
2
2
1
2 hhkqr
re
)
)(log32
2
1
2
2
1210
( hh
rrqk
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We have to consider the flow after steady state is obtained (in some cases
pumping at a steady rate must be continued for many days before a steady flow
is reached)
Figure Confined Aquifer Flow Pumping Test
From Darcyrsquos Law q=kiA
A= 2rD
Permeability of Stratified Soils
When a sub soil in the field consists of a number of strata which have different
permeability values calculation of seepage through such a stratified deposit
requires the computation of average values of k applicable for the whole deposit
The figure 33 demonstrates permeability of stratified layer of soils
Drdr
dhkq 2
dhkDqr
dr2
)( 2
log 12
1
2 hhkq
D
r
re
)(
)(log
D 232
12
1210
hh
rrqk
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Figure Average Coefficient of Permeability in layered Soils
Horizontal flow (parallel to bedding planes)
There are two average values the average horizontal coefficient of permeability
kH when the flow is parallel to the strata and the average vertical coefficient
permeability kv when the flow is normal to the strata We are more interested in
the average horizontal coefficient of permeability kH
When the flow is horizontal it is taking place through all the layers at the same
time and therefore the hydraulic gradient is the same in each layer ie i1 = i2 = i3
= i4 =helliphellipin = i However the velocities of flow are different in various layers
By Darcyrsquos law the average discharge velocity can be written as -
) (H
1 k 2211
i
H nnHvHvHvv
) (H
1 k 2211H nnHkHkHk
If h is the head loss during the flow then h = h1 + h2 + h3 + h4 +helliphelliphn where h1
h2 are the head losses in different layers
If q is the total flow through the layer system then q = q1 + q2 + q3 + helliphellipqn
where q1 q2 are the flow through different layers
(Basic and Applied Soil Mechanics GopalRanjan ASR Rao Engineering
Hydrology K Subramanya Ground Water H M Raghunath)
Recovery Test (Theis Method)
When the pump is shut down after a pumping test the water level inside the
pumping and observation wells will start to rise This rise in water level is
known as residual drawdown (s) Recovery-test measurements allow the
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transmissivity of the aquifer to be calculated thereby providing an independent
check on the results of the pumping test
Residual drawdown data can be more reliable than drawdown data because the
recovery occurs at a constant rate whereas constant discharge pumping is often
difficult to achieve in the field Residual drawdown data can be collected from
both the pumping and observation wells
Figure Diagram of a pumping test for confined aquifers
According to Theis (1935) the residual drawdown after pumping has ceased is
Where -
s = residual drawdown
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r= distance from well to piezometer
T= transmissivity of the aquifer (KD)
SandS= storativity values during pumping and recovery respectively
Tandt= elapsed times from the start and ending of pumping respectively
(httpswwwwaterloohydrogeologiccomhelpaquifertest_theis_recovery_test_confinedhtm)
Figure Diagram of time drawdown and residual drawdown of a pumping test Using the approximation for the well function W(u) shown in the Cooper-Jacob
method this equation becomes-
When S and S are constant and equal and T is constant this equation can be
reduced to
T t
Pumping Period Recovery Period
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To analyze the data s is plotted on the logarithmic Y axis and time is plotted on
the linear X axis as the ratio of tt (total time since pumping began divided by
the time since the pumping ceased)
An example of a Theis Recovery analysis graph has been included below-
Figure Residual drawdown ttrsquo of a pumping test
An example of a Theis Recovery analysis is available in the project-
The Theis Recovery Solution assumes the following
bullThe aquifer is confined and has an ldquoapparentrdquo infinite extent
bullThe aquifer is homogeneous isotropic and of uniform thickness
over the area influenced by pumping
bullThe piezometric surface was horizontal prior to pumping
bullThe well is fully penetrating and pumped at a constant rate
bullWater removed from storage is discharged instantaneously with
decline in head
bullThe well diameter is small so well storage is negligible
The data requirements for the Theis Recovery Solution are
bullRecovery vs time data at a pumping or observation well
bullDistance from the pumping well to the observation well
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bullPumping rate and duration
Bore Hole Logging
Several borehole were constructed to conduct the hydro-geological study The
existing boreholes were also considered for pumping test To represent the
lithology of the area one such representative bore hole logging is provided here
Table -A representative bore hole logging in Nadidih Iron and Manganese Mine
Area
NADIDIH IRON amp MANGANESE MINES (FCPL)
BORE HOLE AT CONTRACTOR CAMP (MINES AREA- PIEZOMETER) Hole No 01
Av
g
Per
mea
bil
ity
(cm
s)
k
Av
gT
ran
smis
siv
ity
k X
D
T
Type Core Size 75 mm dia
Co ordinate N 21deg 57 4887 E 85deg15 2865
Collar RL 56943 m
Total Depth 114 m
RUN DETAILS
From(m) To(m) Width(m) True
Width(m)
Recovery
of core
Lithology k T
000 120 120 111 9250 Alluvium Soil
46
3X
10
-1cm
s
33
3X
10
2 cm
s
120 240 120 110 9167 -do-
240 330 090 086 9556 -do-
330 410 080 075 9375 -do-
410 480 070 066 9321 -do-
480 600 120 112 9225 -do-
600 720 120 110 9167 -do-
720 840 120 113 9324 Reddish Soil
37
1X
10
-2cm
s
65
7X
10
1 cm
s
840 960 120 113 9420 -do-
960 1080 120 112 9333 -do-
1080 1200 120 113 9321 -do-
1200 1320 120 115 9454 -do-
1320 1440 120 113 9321 -do-
1440 1560 120 112 9333 -do-
1560 1680 120 112 9333 -do-
1680 1800 120 110 9167 -do-
1800 1920 120 110 9167 -do-
1920 2040 120 112 9333 -do-
2040 2160 120 110 9167 -do-
2160 2280 120 110 9167 -do-
2280 2400 120 111 9250 -do-
2400 2490 090 085 9444 -do-
2490 2570 080 076 9500 Laterite Soil 1 7 2 X 1 0 - 2 c m s 1 4 1 X 1 0 1 c m s
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2570 2640 070 065 9286 -do-
2640 2760 120 112 9333 -do-
2760 2880 120 113 9417 -do-
2880 3000 120 114 9500 -do-
3000 3080 080 075 9375 -do-
3080 3150 070 067 9325 -do-
3150 3240 090 085 9325 -do-
3240 3310 070 065 9286 -do-
3310 3410 100 093 9300 Ferruginous Laterite
14
2 X
10
-3cm
s
14
3 X
10
0 cm
2s
3410 3480 070 067 9571 -do-
3480 3600 120 112 9333 -do-
3600 3720 120 112 9333 -do-
Existing level
3720 3840 120 112 9333 Ferruginous Laterite
3840 3960 120 113 9417 -do-
3960 4080 120 115 9425 -do-
4080 4200 120 111 9250 -do-
4200 4320 120 112 9333 -do-
4320 4440 120 111 9250 Laterite with
inclusion of shale
11
0 X
10
-3cm
s
18
5 c
m2s
4440 4560 120 112 9333 -do-
4560 4680 120 111 9250 -do-
4680 4830 150 140 9333 -do-
4830 4920 090 087 9432 -do-
4920 5040 120 112 9333 -do-
5040 5160 120 115 9454 -do-
5160 5280 120 113 9417 -do-
5280 5400 120 114 9500 -do-
5400 5520 120 114 9454 -do-
5520 5640 120 114 9500 -do-
5640 5760 120 113 9417 -do-
5760 5880 120 110 9167 -do-
5880 6000 120 114 9500 -do-
6000 6120 120 111 9250 Shale inclusion with
reddish Soil
57
1 X
10
-4cm
s
11
X 1
0-1
cm
2s
6120 6240 120 111 9250 -do-
6240 6360 120 114 9500 -do-
6360 6480 120 113 9417 -do-
6480 6600 120 112 9333 -do-
6600 6720 120 115 9583 -do-
6720 6840 120 113 9417 -do-
6840 6960 120 114 9500 -do-
6960 7080 120 114 9500 -do-
7080 7200 120 111 9250 -do-
7200 7320 120 112 9333 -do-
7320 7440 120 110 9167 -do-
7440 7560 120 111 9250 -do-
7560 7680 120 110 9167 -do-
7680 7800 120 113 9417 -do-
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7800 7920 120 110 9167 -do-
7920 8040 120 114 9500 Clay Shale
16
5 X
10
-4cm
s
57
X 1
0-1
cm
2s
8040 8160 120 111 9250
-do-
Confined
Aquifer level 8160 8280 120 111 9250 Clay Shale
8280 8400 120 114 9500 -do-
8400 8520 120 113 9417 -do-
8520 8640 120 112 9333 -do-
8640 8760 120 115 9583 -do-
8760 8880 120 113 9417 -do-
8880 9000 120 114 9500 -do-
9000 9120 120 114 9500 -do-
9120 9240 120 111 9250 -do-
9240 9360 120 112 9333 -do-
9360 9480 120 110 9167 -do-
9480 9600 120 111 9250 -do-
9600 9700 100 094 9400 -do-
9700 9760 060 056 9333 -do-
9760 9840 080 075 9375 -do-
9840 9960 120 114 9500
-do-
Proposed
Deepening
level 9960 10080 120 114 9500 Clay Shale
10080 10200 120 111 9250 -do-
10200 10320 120 112 9333 -do-
10320 10400 080 110 9100 -do-
10400 10600 200 111 8100 -do-
10600 10750 150 094 8300 -do-
10750 10850 100 056 8500 -do-
10850 10950 100 075 7500 -do-
10950 11080 130 114 8769 -do-
11080 11230 150 114 8300 -do-
11230 11400 170 111 8100 -do-
It is proposed to deepen the mine from 533m to 470m (RL) ie 63m There is an
unconfined aquifer at a level of 488m (RL) In this borehole these levels are
encountered at 3643m (present level) 8143m (confined aquifer level) and
9943m (proposed level) respectively from the surface level (56943m RL) as
provided in Table
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Permeability and Transmissivity with respect to various layers
The figure depicts Permeability and Transmissivity with respect to various layers
in Nadidih
Figure -Bore hole logging in Nadidih Iron and Manganese Mine Area with permeability and transmissivity
The alluvial layer revealed the highest permeability of 463X10-1cms This layer
is upto about 720 m from the surface The dugwells shallow tube wells are fed
by the water stored in this layer During post monsoon season there is a
depletion of the water table by 35 to 5m in the entire area
The existing mine is already at 533m level and is further proposed to work at
470m level In this case the mine will go upto the level of ldquoClayShale Layerrdquo
which is at a depth below 490m as shown in Figure 41 This means the mine
working will cross the 488m level confined aquifer which is also lying in the
same Clay Shale Layer
The additional water withdrawal from the mine is calculated below according to
Darcyrsquos law
Proposed Mine Level
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Q= k X i X A where Q is the water discharged per day k = Permeability of
the strata i = the hydraulic gradient as found in the pumping test
k(confined aquifer)= 110 X10-3cms = 095mday
i = 0008 (Radius of influence was found to be about 30m)
A = 2rh = 2 X 3142 X (50) x 3 = 9426m2 (h= depth of layer here is 3m r
= 50m as per the opening of third bench from the mine pit bottom where
the mine working crossed the confined aquifer)
Q= 095 X 0008 X 9426= 716m3 per day only (approx 7m3 per day)
This additional water discharge will be very nominal in compared to the entire
mine excavation because of extremely low permeability of the strata The broken
layer (8143m to 7943m) in the borehole) may be considered as the confined
water table which is found to be inconsistent
The figure shows schematic diagram of the working depth and the ground water
table At present the existing mine is already working at 533m level and the
working is to be deepened further as proposed to work at 470m level as shown
in the figure
Figure -Pictorial representation of high permeability in shallow upper layer and very low permeability in lower layer
K
7- 8m level
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In the study area the high permeability horizon within the shallow upper laterite
soil permits rapid infiltration and lateral flow of groundwater limiting recharge
to the underlying bedrock The lower permeability of the underlying laterite soil
limits both lateral movement of groundwater and recharge to the bedrock
Hence deepening of the mine from the existing level will not affect the water
regime to large extent
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Figure - Pictorial representation of water table fluctuation in buffer zone during
monsoon and non-monsoon season
Conclusions i) The mining activities in Nadidih Iron and Manganese Mine have
proposed to deepen the mine from 533m level to 470 m ie further 63m
depth to extract the remaining mineral in the mine from conservation
point of view
ii) After reconnaissance surveying of the mine carefully several bore
holeswell were identified
iii) The assessment was done during pre-monsoon and post monsoon
period in the year 2018
iv) After estimation of the permeability for each layerthe water drainage
characteristic was assessed for the mine
v) Radius of influence of the area was determined by pumping test and
found to be about 30m
vi) The present level of working was found to be at 533m which can be
easily inspected It was found that although blasting technique is used
for mining the peripheral strata was found almost intact The mine
benches are carefully excavated as per mining plan and are very
conspicuously maintained
vii) It was further found that the water seepages from the lower layers
were not found even during and after heavy rainfall Whatever water
was found stored in the mine sump was due to seepage from 10-12m
from surface layers and rainwater runoff The seepage water was found
to be carefully channeled by toe drains along the mine benches to get
collected in the mine sump
viii) The proposed mine working will crossa thin inconsistentlayer of
confined aquifer which is lying at a level of 488m
ix) With further deepening of the mine by 63m an amount of about 7m3 per
day will be the additional seepage of water (as calculated)
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x) The mine was visited in the month of September 2018 after heavy
rainfall to inspect the excavated area It was found that the
waterseepage was taking place only from the upper layers upto7-8 m
The layers below 8m were absolutely dry except a few cracks from
where some local seepages were found to be taking place
Recommendations
i) As mining activities are dynamic in nature the drainagepermeability
characteristics calculated in this report may change with time to time
Therefore monitoring and measurement of these areas should be done
regularly
ii) Water level monitoring systemshave to be provided in the identified bore
wells in the periphery of the mine
iii) Care should be taken so that the lower aquifer should not be disturbed
much during mining activities and remain intact outside the
leaseControlled blasting activity should be adopted to prevent crack in
the aquifer
iv) The mine authority should utilize the additional water pumped (if any)
in the reclamation water spraying activities during the dry weather
seasons
58 Rain Water Harvesting and Water Conservation Measures
Nadidih Iron amp Manganese mine has been implementing various ground
water recharge measures in amp around the mines area for augmenting the ground
water resources Rain water harvesting (RWH) measures have been
implemented at the project site considering the rainfall pattern intensity and
topography of the area Micro-level controls have been taken up at distributed
locations and these controls are in the form of construction of Rainwater
Harvesting structures Storage structures have been constructed at strategic
locations to catch the surface runoff generated locally Moreover quarry bottom
also act as retention pond by default for storage of runoff from the entire quarry
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The stored surface runoff either percolates downward and join in underlying
ground water resources or used or lost due to evaporation There are 5 no of
settling-cum percolation tank amp rain water harvesting structure having total
capacity of 38980 m3have been constructed at suitable locations (bottom of the
overburden dump) to collect surface runoff water The individual capacities of
the settling tank cum harvesting pit are 4636 m3 25620 m3 7746 m3 228 m3 amp 750
m3 The water collected in the both active and inactive quarry RWH pit and
settling-cum percolation tanks not only recharge the ground water through
natural percolation process but also after desiltation are used for dust
suppression during non- rainy days
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59 Noise and vibration levels
Controlled amp proven blast design is being adopted to control vibrations
throw of blasted material noise amp to ensure better fragmentation Blasting causes
ground vibrations noise and fly rocks Since there will be increase in mine
production there will be increase in blasting operation However there is no
major human settlement in close vicinity Drilling and blasting will be done as
per DGMS guidelines Blasting will be carried out by using SME explosive The
details are discussed in Chapter-2 Adoptions of Proper blast design will ensure
control of ground vibrations fly rocks and noise level
Single row a) Using short delays single hole per delay for minimum vibrations
helliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Zero 1 2 3 4 5
b) Using short delays for maximum fragmentation helliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphellip0helliphellip Zero 1 zero 1 zero 1 zero 1
Multi row In multi row blasts the inline firing system is used Different pattern
of initiations are adopted which provide better fragmentation mock-pile throw
as well as blasting efficiency The effective burden (BE) amp effective spacing (SE)
are illustrated as shown below
At present blasting is done by practicing either Diagonal or V-type initiation
pattern The patterns are shown below
Symbols used-
Initiation
Delay nos used as 0123 etc
Line of firing
Direction of initiation of holes
Shot hole
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Case-I Diagonal initiation method
Free Face
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Case-II V-type initiation Free Face 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4
5 4 3 2 1 2 3 4 5
6 5 4 3 2 3 4 5 6
Apart from the above other contributive factors for noise will be crusher screen
and plying of vehicles Proper Control measure to be ensured to keep the noise
level under control
i) Proper maintenance of machineries and transport vehicles is being
carried out to reduce the noise and keep the same within
permissible limit
ii) DG sets will have proper acoustic enclosures
iii) The roads except haul road shall be made pucca
iv) No pressure horns shall be allowed within mine lease
v) Vehicles will have proper maintenance and old vehicles will not be
allowed for transportation
SE BE
SE BE
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vi) Noise levels Monitoring is carried out on quarterly basis and shall
be continued in future
510 Waste dumps Management
The waste materials of Nadidih Mine is mainly laterite lateritic Iron Ore
(Fe 45) BHQ BHJ shale Lateritic soil etc
The waste material generated will be dumped partly in preselected dump
yards amp partly used for backfilling 8300748 m3 of waste material exists at present
amp has been dumped in Dump B amp C Another 2362340 m3 waste will be
generated up to life of the mine Out of total waste materials part material will
be screened and balance 2362340 m3 of waste will be used for backfilling
However there will be only 908725 m3 of waste generated upto 2019-20
At present 7540 hectares of area is present as green belt as safety zone At
the end of the plan period approximately 12134 ha of area will be converted to
greenbelt and plantation At the end of life of the mine approximately 41789 ha
of exhausted quarry will be backfilled and covered with plantation and 16824 ha
area will be covered under bench plantation
511 Afforestation Programme
At present 7540 hectares of area is present as green belt as safety zone At the
end of the plan period approximately 12134 hectares of area will be converted to
green belt and plantation At the end of life of the mine approximately 41789
hectare of exhausted quarry will be back filled and covered with plantation and
16824 ha area will be covered under bench plantation
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND MANAGEMENT
Ecology Stage Wise Cumulative Plantation
REQUIREMENTS OF PLANTS FOR AFFORSTATIONRECLAMATION
Year Unworked area plantation green
belt
Outside dumps
Inside dumps Topsoil dump Total
Area (Ha)
Trees Area (Ha)
Trees Area (Ha)
Trees Area (Ha)
Trees Area (Ha)
Trees
up to 2017-18 754 18850
754 18850
2018-19 to 2019-20 4594 11485
4594 11485
Back filling area
2018-19 to 2019-20
35 8750
35 8750
Dump Plantation
up to 2017-18 1248 85000
1248 85000
2018-19 to 2019-20 30 6000
30 6000
Total 31114 130085
Total number saplings per hectare is 2500 but due to gap plantation saplings
per hectare is more than 2500 ha
512 Socio-economic aspects
The present mine operations have given opportunity to 346 people of direct
employment and equal no of people are benefitted indirectly During expansion
activities of the plant as proposed under this project there may by opportunity
for direct employment of about 80 more people Besides there will be indirect
employment
Further the Government of Odisha will earn approx Rs 909297781- per
annum as royalty (which could help development of the area) At present the
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Project Proponent is paying approx Rs 1863791766- per annum to State
Govt of Odisha as royalty
The following have been provided to these villages and other nearby
villages
513 Peripheral development work a) Drinking water being supplied to the villagers through tanker and this
will be continued in future too
b) Pesticides are spread on drains and ditches during monsoon and
cleaned whenever required Such activities will be continued in future
also
c) Medical health camps are being organized once in a month in
surrounding villages for medical care of the local people
d) Training on Environmental education is carried out for awakening
about the surrounding environment to the local villagers
e) Except technical amp managerial staff all other workers are local people
f) Public roads are being repaired amp maintained Public road is being
constructed in association with other companies
g) Jeep and Camper are made available for use of villagers on
emergencysituations
h) Sports material are provided to villagers and tournaments organized
514 Biological Environment amp Conservation (Flora and fauna)
For conservation of flora and fauna both in the core and buffer zone of
Nadidhi Iron ore mine of Ms Feegrade Co Ltd has initiated many actions For
conservation of wildlife in the area site specific conservation plan is already
approved by Principal CCF (Wild Life) amp Chief Wild Life Warden Odisha There
is no elephant corridornational park sanctuary in 10 km radius of the ML
area However we have contributed proportionate amount in preparation of
regional Wild Life Management Plan The different mitigation measures
proposed in the plan are in the fields of
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a To improve the density and composition of forest crop and to encourage the
natural regeneration and establishment of principal species by taking suitable
silvicultural operation with due emphasis on soil and water conservation
b To resort to artificial regeneration wherever necessary
c In consistence with primary objective removal of mature and silviculturally
available trees before they become unsound on sustained yield basis
d Removal of unsound and defective trees under improvement felling so as to
improve and increase the stocking of principal species
e To tend and improve the existing growing stock through suitable Silvicultural
measures
f To regenerate the barren and blank patches by planting suitable site exacting
hardy species
g To rehabilitate and improve the productivity of the depleted and degraded
forest through enrichment plantation and other suitable measures
h To tend the existing plantation so as to get maximum annual increment
i To raise block plantation preferably of economically important species in the
large gaps having extent of more than 4 Ha
j To improve micro-edaphic conditions especially in dry and open patches by
taking suitable soil and water conservation measures
k To provide effective protection against illicit felling encroachment shifting
cultivation over grazing and fire hazards so as to check further retrogression
of site
l To meet the bonafied needs and requirements of local inhabitants in regards to
fire wood small timber and fodder etc
The proposed fund requirement for implementation of the plan has been
deposited (Rs108 Lacs) to DFO Bonai All other works within the lease area
shall be undertaken by the company under the guidance of the monitoring
committee and DFO and an amount of Rs 148 Lacs has been expensed made by
the project proponent
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515 Public health implications of the project
The company takes preventive measures for the villagers in the local area
for better health Company provides the following for betterment of health
Preventive Measures Taken up for Better Health
1 Weekly visit of Doctor to Nadidih Mines with para-medical staff and medicine
2 Providing Ambulance for patients daily to nearest hospital and as and when required
3 Health awareness programme in village schools
4 Supply of blanket to the villagers
5 Safe drinking water supply to villagers through Boring OHT pipe line amp water tanker
6 Water treatment done by Bleaching powder amp Alum which are added to water before 12 hrs of supply
7 Anti Malaria Treatment like Fogging anti larve spray amp indoor residual spray done weekly fortnightly amp monthly
8 Awareness pogramme also done among school children for use of pipe line supplied water for drinking purpose instead of taking pond or nalariver water
9 Water vat in the village are cleaned on regular interval
516 Specific programme for upliftment of SCST population of the study
area
The study area is dominated by Schedule Tribe population As per Census
2011 the percentage of ST population to the total population is 6665 Similarly
the SC population to the total population is 619 Hence the peripheral CSR
activities doneproposed to be done are mainly focused on upliftment of SCST
population
Welfare activities done and proposed along with funds are enclosed The
company focused on the following activities for upliftment of SCST population
1) Education amp communication
2) Health care
3) Livelihood
4) Sports amp culture
5) Infrastructure amp development
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517 Public Consultation
The public hearing of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines of Ms Feegrade amp Co
(P) Ltd was held on 25th October 2018 at 1030 AM at the Play ground near
Nadidih Primary School of Village Nadikasira Sri Bhaskar Chandra Turuk OAS
(SAG) Additional District Magistrate Sundargarh supervised and presided over
the meeting along with Sri Hemendra Nath Nayak Regional Officer State
Pollution Control Board Rourkela Odisha As many as 500 participants had
attended the public hearing meeting
The details are discussed in Chapter 7
Main issues of the public are as follows
Peripheral development of the area
Pollution control especially dust control
Educationskill development
Employment generation
Drinking water
Medical Health
Promotion of Agriculture Plantation
Peripheral development of the area
Areas covered are Construction of a bridge Provision of transformer for Koira
stadium Provision of DG sets for Nadidih Nadikasira amp Rengalbeda villages
for uninterrupted power Street lighting in Rengalbeda village Construction of
club house at Kendudihi village Drainage facility at Nididih village
Appointment of Public Relation Officers so that they visit the villages for taking
necessary mitigative measures Financial assistance to the SHGrsquos Infrastructure
facility for the SHG for mushroom cultivation etc
From 2014-15 to 2017-18 following expenses have been made on Peripheral
development
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Health care amp Drinking water- 17078 lac
Education- 10282 lac
Alternative livelihood amp EVS- 2342 lac
Infrastructure- 59162 lac
Sports amp Culture- 51413 lac
Budget for 2018-19 is approx 7734lac
Pollution control especially dust control
This covers maintenance of the transportation road near Roladipa village water
sprinkling over transportation road Black-topconcreting of the approach road
from Rengalbeda NH to mines along with drainage facilities to control fugitive
dust emission during plying of transporting vehicles etc
The mine is operating with all environmental protection measures such as
a) Air pollution control measures
b) Water pollution control measures
c) Dump management
d) Plantation amp free distribution of fruit bearing saplings
Approx 761 crore has already been spent on this account amp a sum of 377 lacs
will be spent annually on this account
Educationskill development
The various activities covered under this head are to enhance the financial
assistance being provided to the private teachers construction of boundary wall
around Rengalbeda school premises supply of sporting materials amp school bus
facility etc
Approx 288 lac will be spent during 2018-19 on this account
Employment generation This covers maximum employment to local public Income generation and
development of the area Deployment of trucktippers of local villagers on
priority basis etc
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Mines Management have already provided employment to the local people in
the mine on priority basis The company will provide employment to the local
people on priority basis in future also
Drinking water
Areas covered are Drinking water facility having bore well with overhead Sintex
tank at Guali etc
The company has provided drinking water facilities through digging of deep
bore wells OHT pipeline in different villages and the facility will be maintained
properly for its optimum utilization
5166 lac approx will be spent in the financial year 2018-19 for health care amp
drinking water facility
Medical Health
This includes free health check up of all people ambulance service and free
distribution of medicines etc
5166 lac will be spent in the financial year 2018-19 for health care amp drinking
water
Promotion of Agriculture Plantation
This includes Promotion of Agriculturescientific farming in Nadidih village
development of 15 nos of successful farmers Plantation of fruit bearing trees in
the degraded Govt land etc
Approx 45 lac will be spent annually on account of plantation
The public has positive opinion about the project District Administration to
utilize DMF fund for all developmental project as koira area is contributing
huge amount of revenue to it
Hence the proposed expansion will further have a positive impact in improving
socioeconomic condition of the
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Expenses on CSR Activities from 2014-15 to 2017-18 ( in Rs)
CSR Activities Proposed (in Rs)
SL NO
Sector 2014-15 (in Rs)
2015-16 (in Rs)
2016-17 (in Rs)
2017-18 (in Rs)
Proposed expenditure (in Rs) per year basis
1 Health care amp drinking water
5430105 1832433 4443343 5372002 5166000
2 Education amp communication
2216351 4787593 2988000 290217 288000
3 Alternative livelihood amp environmental protection
478129 704670 202339 956461 1102000
4 Infrastructure development
4374184 16782486 23521728 14484341 1128750
5 Sports amp culture 18536 115242 538355 50741109 50000
Total 12517305 24222424 31693765 71844130 7734750
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B Environmental Management Plan
51 General Views
The environmental management programme can be successfully
implemented only with an efficient organizational set up Further regular
monitoring of the various environmental parameters is required to check the
pollution status and effect of control measures amp there by guide the management
to undertake midterm corrective steps as needed The organization amp post
monitoring suggestions follow
52 Organisation amp Manpower
Environmental Management aspects of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mine of
Feegrade Co are being looked after by a dedicated Environment Management
Cell This cell comprises professionals drawn from different disciplines which
include environmental engineering environmental chemistry and horticulture
The Organization Chart of Environment Department is as given below
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Environmental Management Cell
The Environmental Management of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mine is guided by
the environmental policy of the Company Any environment matter as per
environment policy any deviation or violation of environmental or forest
normsconditions are reported by Sr Manager (Mines) who in turn reports next
competent authority who takes the required action The environmental
performance of Nadidih Iron amp Manganese mine is periodically reviewed by the
Sr Vice President (Geology amp Environment) and Director The potential non-
compliances if any are reported to the Director who then discusses the same in
the subsequent meetings of the Board of Directors
Director
Sr Vice-President (GampE)
Chief General Manager (Mines) AVP (Geology)
Dy General Manager (Mines)
Mines Foreman
Mech Eng
DGMAGMSr Manager (Env)
Surveyor Env Workers
Civil Engg
Sr Manager (Mines)
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53 Monitoring of existing systems
Different environmental monitoring activities carried out by the
Environmental team at Nadidih Iron amp Mn Ore Mine of Feegrade amp Co are given
below
Examination of retaining wall and repairs as necessary repairs of
Garland drain water channels check dams amp settling ponds before and
after rains Construction of water drains and other rain run off
protective measures at mine workings and surface of the mine area are
undertaken before the onset of monsoon
Checking water contamination by drawing regular samples of water
including run off water from the mine and getting them analyzed
Collection and analysis of water samples coming out of the settling
tanks (silt) to check the efficiency of the arrangement
Checking the quality of air by drawing regular air samples and getting
them analyzed near HEM machineries haul road at working faces
(where maximum persons are employed) residential area and
surrounding habitation etc in the wind ward (down wind) direction
and to take appropriate measures to reduce resultant impact in core
zone amp buffer zone
Maintenance of the record of afforestation to monitor afforestation
scheme the area of plantation observance of growth rate and survival
of plants
Sampling for noise pollution at the cabin of machineries to identify
machines requiring maintenance (which produce excess noise) and to
study likely impact on workers
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CHAPTER - 6
POST OPERATIONAL MONITORING ORGANIZATION amp COST
60 Monitoring Organization amp Cost
61 General views
The environmental management programme can be successfully
implemented only with an efficient organizational set up Further regular
monitoring of the various environmental parameters is required to check
the pollution status and effect of control measures
62 Monitoring schedule amp parameters 621 Monitoring Schedule of Environmental Parameters
To evaluate the effectiveness of environmental management
programme regular monitoring of the significant environmental
parameters will be taken up The schedule duration and parameters to be
monitored are shown as under
Sl Description of parameters Schedule amp duration of monitoring
1 Air Quality
Five ambient air quality-monitoring stations will be established in the core amp buffer zone for PM10 PM25 SO2 NO2 and CO Locations of the ambient air quality stations will be decided based on the meteorological data topographical features and environmentally and ecologically sensitive targets
One sample (24 hourly) per day 2 days week and 12 weeks twice a year
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2 Water Quality
Water quality of Karo river amp ground water will be monitored
Physico-chemical and biological parameters in each season
3 Water Flow Karo river in each season
4
Vehicular Emissions Regular Monitoring
5
Noise Level Regular Monitoring
6 Soil Quality
Every year in dry season on all plantation areas
7
Flora amp Fauna Once in 2 years
8 Socio-Economic Once in 4 years
622 Health amp Environmental monitoring schedule 623 Occupational Health
Occupational safety and health is very closely related to
productivity and good employer-employee relationship The factors of
occupational health in Nadidih mining project are mainly due to dust and
land degradation Safety of employees during operation and maintenance
etc are being implemented as per the provisions of the Metalliferrous
Mines Regulations 1961 and the Mines Rules 1955 To avoid any adverse
effects on the health of workers due to various pollutants sufficient
measures in practice are given below
Provision of rest shelters for mine workers with amenities like
drinking water etc
All safety measures like use of safety appliances safety signboards
posters slogans related to safety etc are ensured
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Training of employees on use of safety appliances and first aid
Regular maintenance and testing of all equipments as per
manufacturersrsquo guidelines
Periodic Medical Examination (PME) of all workers by a medical
specialist is being conducted regularly to assess the health status of
the employees and then suitable corrective actions taken The
frequency of PME is once in three years for the employees above 45
years and once in every five years for the employees below 45 years
However no notified disease has been reported so far since
operation of the mine
The summary of the medical checkup held during June to July 2018
is given below
June to July 2018
Total no of employees undergone medical examination 52
Total no of employees undergone IME 10
Total no of employees undergone PME 42
Total no of employees declared FIT 52
Special eye refraction test for drivers amp operators 58
The summary of the medical checkup held during June to July 2017
amp Septrsquo 2017 is given below
June to July 2017
Total no of employees undergone medical examination 34
Total no of employees undergone IME 03
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Total no of employees undergone PME 31
Total no of employees declared FIT 34
Total no of employees for further investigation 01
Total no of employees declared unfit Nil
Special eye refraction test for drivers amp operators 43
Special test for employees engaged in food handling 01
September 2017
Total no of employees undergone medical examination 84
Total no of employees undergone IME 73
Total no of employees undergone PME 11
Total no of employees declared FIT 80
Total no of employees referred to higher medical
centremedical college for further investigation amp
treatment and review after 3 months
04
First Aid in mines includes training and re-training of the staff of
First Aid activity group along with necessary facilities
Close surveillance of work environment and practices which may
affect environment and workerrsquos health and safety
Regular audit of OHS practices under OHSAS 18001 and taking
corrective and preventive measures for non-compliances found if
any
Working of mine as per approved Mining Plan and Environmental
Management Plans
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Nadidih Iron Mine has arrangement with hospital and specialist
doctors and Operation Theater to meet the need demand of urgency of
both its employees and community around For community medical
check-up the Company iswill organize camps at different locations
throughout the year in nearby areas besides medical treatment facilities at
the door step of the villagers through mobile vans and doctors
63 Capital Cost Total cost of proposed project is Rs 200 cores
631 Capital cost already made (Environment)
Sl Head Cost (Rs lac) as on 3132018
1 Preparation cost EIAEMP 200
2 Water tanker 655
3 Construction of RWH structure 7650
4 Plantation 8437
5 Preparation of Site Specific Conservation Plan
15
6
Implementation cost of Site Specific Conservation Plan deposited in CAF account at Divisional Forest Officer Bonai (Sundargarh)
1080
7 Cost incurred in implementation of Site Specific Conservation Plan by project proponent
590
8 Installation cost of Static water Sprinkling System
1288
9 Geo hydrological study 15
10 Leveling amp dump stabilization 1960
11 Construction of retaining wall and garland drain
200
Total 76117
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632 Capital cost to be made (Environment)
SlNo Head Cost (Rs lac) Timeline for implementati
on
1 Garland drains and retaining walls
50 3132020
2 Plantation of dump 120 3132020
3 Pollution control measures 200 3132020
Total 37
633 Recurring cost (Rs lacs)
Sl No
Head Made
As on 31032018
Proposed to be made per
year (For 2018-19 amp 2019-20 )
1 Pollution monitoring and control (including laying charges of coir mats)
5541 55
2 Water sprinkling 12838 150
3 Plantation 5601 45
4 Occupational health 1058 060
5 Environmental Awareness 645 10
6 Dry Fog system at Crushing amp Screening units
6024 34
7 Housekeeping 881 10
8 Static Water Sprinkling System
11126 61
9 Dump terracing 904 060
Total 44618 377
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634 Peripheral Development WorkESR
Peripheral works carried out by Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine of
Ms by Feegrade amp Co Pvt Ltd are follows
64 Corporate Environmental Responsibility
The activities include measures for pollution control environmental
protection and conservation wildlife and forest conservationprotection
measures etc Tentative budget Rs150 Crores per year
SL No
Sector 2014-15 (in Rs)
2015-16 (in Rs)
2016-17 (in Rs)
2017-18 (in Rs)
Proposed expenditure
per year basis
(in Rs)
1 Health care amp drinking water 5430105 1832433 4443343 5372002 5166000
2 Education amp communication 2216351 4787593 2988000 290217 288000
3 Alternative livelihood amp environmental protection
478129 704670 202339 956461 1102000
4 Infrastructure development 4374184 16782486 23521728 14484341 1128750
5 Sports amp culture 18536 115242 538355 50741109 50000
Total 12517305 24222424 31693765 71844130 7734750
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CHAPTER -7
ADDITIONAL STUDIES
71 Public Hearing
The public hearing of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines of Ms Feegrade amp Co (P)
Ltd for enhancement of production capacity of ROM iron ore from 288 MTPA
to 60 MTPA and reduction in dry Processing (crushing screening) of low grade
iron ore from old stacksdumps from 4571 MTPA to 1451 MTPA (total
handling 7451 MTPA) over an area of 121405 hectares at villages Nadikasira
and Rengalbeda Tehsil Koira in Sundargarh District was held on 25th October
2018 at 1030 AM at the Play ground near Nadidih Primary School of Village
Nadikasira
Sri Bhaskar Chandra Turuk OAS (SAG) Additional District Magistrate
Sundargarh supervised and presided over the meeting along with Sri Hemendra
Nath Nayak Regional Officer State Pollution Control Board Rourkela Odisha
At the outset Sri Hemendra Nath Nayak Regional Officer State Pollution
Control Board Rourkela welcomed the public present in the meeting He briefly
described the objective of the public hearing as per the EIA Notification S O
1533 (E) dated 14th September 2006 of the Ministry of Environment Forests amp
CC Govt of India He informed that the date time and venue for conducting
the public hearing of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines of Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
was advertised in the Odia Daily ldquoDharitrirdquo on 22nd September 2018 and the
English Daily ldquoThe New Sunday Expressrdquo on 23rd September 2018
Additional District Magistrate Sundargarh welcomed the public who
were present at the venue for participating in the public hearing and informed
about the objective of the public hearing
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On behalf of the Project Proponent Sri Nihar Ranjan Satpathy Mines
Manager welcomed the dignitaries on the dais and the gathering He gave a brief
description about the proposed expansion for enhancement of production of the
mine He stated that the mine has already obtained necessary approval from
Indian Bureau of Mines for modification of mining plan for enhancement of
production The Environmental Impact Assessment and Environment
Management Plan was prepared as per Term of Reference issued by MoEFampCC
Govt of India Wet drilling controlled blasting water sprinkling on haul road
through fixed water sprinklers and mobile water tankers are being carried out to
control air pollution Coir matting along with grass seeding and plantation has
been undertaken by the mine over the dump slopes for proper dump
management The mine has also constructed retaining wall garland drain
settling tank along the toe of the dumps They have also installed sewage
treatment plant for treatment of domestic waste water generated from the mine
colony and treated water is re-used Plantation has been undertaken over dump
slopes safety zone and other vacant areas He assured that the company will
continue to undertake the above mentioned dump management practices air amp
water pollution control measures during enhancement of production for better
environmental compliance He further stated that company has provided direct
and indirect employment to the local people The company has also undertaken
various peripheral developmental works including free health care facility
drinking water facility educational facility road infrastructure socio-cultural
activities promotion of sports activity livelihood promotion and development
of livestockrsquos He assured that the company will also continue to undertake
these activities during enhancement of production
The Additional District Magistrate Sundargarh invited the public to offer
their views related to the expansion of production of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines
of Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd Most of the public have supported the proposed
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expansion project for employment generation and overall peripheral
development
The issues were raised by the participants in the public hearing
After completion of the deliberation process the Additional District
Magistrate Sundargarh invited the representative of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines
of Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd to present a brief note on the issues related to
the demand and grievances of the local people raised during the public hearing
Accordingly he expressed his views
After deliberation of the above and concluding statement by the
Additional District Magistrate Sundargarh Er Deepak Kumar Sahoo Asst Env
Engineer State Pollution Control Board Rourkela gave vote of thanks at the end
of public hearing
As many as 500 participants had attended the public hearing meeting and
about 172 persons have put their signature in the attendance sheet 38 persons
took part in the deliberation The video recording of the entire proceedings of
the public hearing is there 8 written statements have been received from various
stake holders on the day of public hearing
Time bound action plan of public hearing with financial allocations
Sl No (A)
Issue Raised (B)
Action Taken to be taken
(C)
Amount spendpropos
ed (Rs) Approx (D)
RemarksDate of
completion (E)
1 Construction of a bridge over Karo River for easy movement of villagers
We will apply for necessary approval Work will be started after obtaining necessary permission from State Forest Department competent authority
Rs 6000 Lakh On getting of approval from competent authority The work will be completed within 18 months after approval
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2 Provision of transformer for Koira stadium
Company will take action after consultation of concern authority amp local committee
Rs 500 Lakh May 2019
3 Provision of DG sets for Nadidih Nadikasira amp Rengalbeda villages for uninterrupted power supply during power cut
We will provide DG Supplyconnection during village festivalmarriage ceremony etc
Rs 1500 Lakh Tentative starting date- January 2019 Tentative completion date is March 2020
4 Street lighting in Rengalbeda village
Company will provide street lighting wherever necessary in Rengalbeda village
Rs 10 Lakh December 2019
5 Construction of club house at Kendudihi village
Club house will be constructed by the company
Rs60 Lakhs March 2020
6 Drainage facility at Nididih village
Construction work is under progress
Rs 85 Lakhs February 2019
7 Drinking water facility having bore well with overhead Sintex tank at Guali
We will provide drinking water facility
having bore well with overhead Sintex tank at Guali
Rs 70 Lakhs June 2019
8 Health care facility Free health check ndashup facility extended to all people of the locality are being done by doctor of the company in our dispensary Ambulance service and free medicine are also provided
Rs 80 Lakhs Being done on regular basis
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9 Educational facility to enhance the financial assistance being provided to the private teachers construction of boundary wall around Rengalbeda school premises supply of sporting materials amp school bus facility
The company has undertaken various activities for educational facilities such as construction of class rooms distribution of study materials financial assistance to teachers organizing various competitions The company will continue to undertake further educational facilities
Rs246000- (Financial Assurance to 3 (three) teachers supply of study materials amp arrangement of Quiz competitions)
Being done on regular basis
10 Employment Generation-engagement of local workers
Mines Management have already provided employment to the local people in the mine on priority basis The company will provide employment to the local people on priority basis in future also
11 Income generation and development of the area
The Company has undertaken various developmental works like community infrastructure development village electrification improvement of education facilities development of roads promotion of local sports and culture improvement of local sports amp culture improvement of health care and sanitation For income generation we will provide seeds fertilizers and fruit
Rs20 Lakhs June 2019
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bearing plants to the farmers of Nadikasira amp Rengalbeda villages
12 Deployment of trucktippers of local villagers on priority basis
Already engaged through local truck association which will continue in future also
13 Environment amp Pollution Control- maintenance of the transportation road near Roladipa village water sprinkling over transportation road
It is being done however more thrust will be given by adding one more tanker for water sprinkling on roads
Rs1000 Lakhs December 2018
14 Black-topconcreting of the approach road from Rengalbeda NH to mines along with drainage facilities to control fugitive dust emission during plying of transporting vehicles
The approach road from NH to mine entry gate passes through other mining lease which is maintained by the company from time to time
Rs30 Lakhs Being done on regular basis
15 Implementation of the suggestions as per EMP report for protection of the environment and to control pollution as per guidelines of State Pollution Control Board
It is being done Rs150 Lakhs Being done on regular basis
16 Appointment of Public Relation Officers so that they visit the affected villages for taking necessary mitigative measures
We have already appointed PROCSR personnel to discuss interact with villagers for their suggestion in the matter
Already appointed
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17 Promotion of Agriculturescientific farming in Nadidih village development of 15 nos of successful farmers Plantation of fruit bearing trees in the degraded Govt land
The company is extending full support to local villagers by providing seed fertilizers and other facilities as well creating awareness for scientific cultivation The company will identify and promote successful farmers to represent at the State level Fruit bearing trees are being provided to the villagers every year
Rs100000- for supply of seeds fertilizer training etc
July 2019
18 Financial assistance to the SHGrsquos Infrastructure facility for the SHG for mushroom cultivation
We have provided sewing machines financial assistance is also being given to village SHG towards empowering women and it will be continued in future with additional skill development training
Rs 100000- Being done on regular basis
72 Risk Assessment
Hazard analysis involves identification and quantification of the various
hazards (unsafe conditions) that exist in the mine and plant On the other hand
risk analysis deals with the identification and quantification of risks the
equipment and personnel are exposed to due to accidents expected to arise from
the hazards present in the mine and plant
Risk analysis follows an extensive hazard analysis It involves the
identification and assessment of risks the working group amp neighboring
population are exposed to as a result of hazards present This requires a
thorough knowledge of failure probability credible accident scenario
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vulnerability of populations etc Much of this information is difficult to get or
generate Consequently the risk analysis is often confined to maximum credible
accident studies
ldquoRiskrdquo is defined as a likelihood of Occurrence of an undesired event
(accident injury or death) within a specified period or under specified
circumstances This may be either a frequency or a probability depending on the
circumstances
The term ldquoHazardrdquo is defined as a physical source or situation which may
cause human injury damage to property or the environment or some
combination of these criteria
ldquoDisasterrdquo is defined as a catastrophic situation that causes damage
economic disruptions loss of human life and deterioration of health and health
services on a scale sufficient to warrant an extraordinary response from outside
the affected area or community Disasters occasioned by man are factory fire
explosions and release of toxic gases or chemical substances etc
ldquoAccidentrdquo is an unplanned event which has a probability of causing
personal injury or property damage or both
ldquoEmergencyrdquo is defined as a situation where the resources out pass the
demand This highlights the typical nature of emergency ldquoit will be after
experience that enough is not enoughrdquo in emergency situations Situations of
this kind are avoidable but it is not possible to always avoid them
ldquoEmergency preparednessrdquo is one of the key activities in the overall
management Preparedness though largely dependent upon the response
capability of the persons engaged in direct action will require support from
others in the organization before during and after an emergency
In the sections below the identification of various hazards probable risks
in the mine and plant maximum credible accident analysis consequence
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analysis are addressed which gives a broad identification of risks involved in the
project
73 Scope of Study
Identification of various scenarios
Advance planning to overcome the problem
Actions in case of disaster phase which includes warning evacuation of
personnel rescue relief operations to people affected in mishappening amp
containment of disaster
Nadidihi Iron Mine observes all the rules as described by Director
General Mine amp Safety amp addresses all the associated risks and emergency
situations (both off site amp on site) The mine is certified by ISO 90012015 ISO
14001 2015 OHSAS 18001 2007 amp SA 80002014
731 Risk Assessment
(i) Surface fire
(ii) Failure of waste dump
(iii) Failure of pit slope
(iv) Lubricant amp HSD storage chambers tankers
(v) Storage of explosive in the magazine
732 Disaster due to surface fire
Sufficient fire extinguishers have been installed at selected locations on
surface like Workshop Garage Diesel depot Stores etc Besides sufficient
water hydrants with sufficient hose pipes will be made available at designated
locations for fire protection Action will be taken as per on site and off site
emergency planning
However following steps are taken to deal with the disaster due to surface
fire
Cordoning of the area
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Shifting injured personnel if any to hospital
Arranging water tanker fire brigade to deal with the fire
Roll call to search for missing person
Assessing the impact and restore the normal situation
Investigating reasons for failure and taking necessary corrective action to
prevent reoccurrence
733 Disaster due to failure of waste dump Sliding of waste dump causes more hazards as compared with quarry
slope failure Hence it is imperative that the degree of hazard against potential
failure of waste dump slope should be identified and precautionary measures
adopted However during the operation of last decade no waste dump failure
has been reported
All measures for scientific mining are being taken for stabilization of
dumps Use of geo-textiles tree plantations and grass patching on the dump are
being implemented to stabilize the waste dump The details are given below
1 Gullies are provided for flow of water from the waste dump to prevent
erosion of waste dump here and there due to erratic flow of rainwater
2 On the slope of the terrace small pits of 05 x 05 x 05 M are made and
seedlings planted and also over the 15 M width of terrace from edge of the
bench similar plantation are done so that the bench slope and consequently
the waste dump slope gets stabilized
3 A stone barriertoe wall is constructed all around the waste dumps on
down side to prevent waste dump wash-off material being carried out of
the dump area and mixing with the general drainage system The toe wall
acts as wedge and prevent its slippingfailure
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4 A garland drain along with settling tank is constructed all around the
waste dump area for smooth flow and settling of suspended solids water
and safety of the dump
734 Disaster due to failure of PIT slope The benches are kept up to 9m height As the depth planned is shallow
and the iron ore in which benches are to be made is very strong in nature no
failure of pit slope is anticipated More so there are no weak strata at top or in
subsequent layers The ultimate quarry slope is designed at 450 angles Hence
no pit slope failure is envisaged
735 Damage due to lubricant and HSD storage chamberstankers
The following are required to deal with the emergency
(a) Shifting of injured personnel if any to the hospital
(b) Cordoning of the area
(c) Plugging the leakages as far as possible
(d) Preventing spillages to spread to larger areas
(e) To collect the spilled material as far as possible
(f) Scrapping the contaminated ground if possible and dispose of the
same as oily waste
(g) Assessing the impact and cause of the incident
(h) Taking necessary corrective action to prevent such type of incidents
in future
736 Possible dangers due to storage of explosives in the magazine
There is no explosive magazine in the mine Blasting will be carried out by
the vendors approved by PESO whenever required So there is no possibility for
hazard occurrence by Explosive Magazine
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737 Appointment of personnel and definition of duties
In order to prevent emergency situations the roles and responsibilities have
been established Similarly documented procedure is in place with the roles and
responsibilities defined and the actions to be taken in case of emergency The
inspection team dealing with emergency situations are trained and re-trained
from time to time and the effectiveness of the procedures reviewed
738 Emergency Control Centers The emergency control center is the place from where the operations to
handle the emergency is directed and coordinated It is attended by the site main
controller key personnel and the senior officers of the fire and police services
The center is equipped to receive and transmit information and directions
from and to the incident controller and other areas of the works as well as from
outside
Emergency control centers contain the following
a) An adequate number of external telephones
b) An adequate number of internal telephones
c) A work plan to show
i) Areas where there are inventories of LPG HSD etc
ii) Sources of safety equipment
iii) The fire-fighting system and additional sources of water
iv) Site entrances and roadways including up-to-date information on
road networkrsquos
v) Assembly points
vi) The work location in relation to the surrounding community
vii) Lorry park
d) A nominal roll of employee
e) A list of key personnel with addresses telephone number etc
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The emergency control center should be located at Central place if
possible
739 Action on site The primary purpose of the on-site emergency plan is to control and
contain the incident and so as to prevent it from spreading to nearby areas It is
not possible to cover every eventuality in the plan and the successful handling of
the emergency will depend on appropriate action and decisions being taken on
the spot Other important aspects to be considered include the following
a) Evacuation of non essential personnel
b) Accounting for personnel affected
c) Access to record and communicate the information to the friends
and relatives of the affected personnel
d) Public relation
e) Rehabilitation of the affected persons
7310 Post disaster analysis and evaluation When the emergency is over the team will carry out a detailed analysis of
the causes of the accident evaluate the influence of various factors and take
necessary measures for future At the same time the adequacy of the Disaster
Preparedness Plan will be evaluated and shortcoming if any will be rectified for
subsequent improvement of the plan
7311 Emergency services The provision of following emergency services has been made available in
the existing plant
a) Fire protection system
b) Medical facilities
c) Rescue facilities
d) Mine safety arrangements
e) Emergency action within 15 minutes of occurrence
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7312 Off-site emergency plan Introduction
The off-site emergency plan is an integral part of any major hazard control
system They are the accidents identified by the management which could affect
people and the environment outside the works Thus the off-site plan follows
logically from the analysis 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 is likely to rest either with the
works management or with the local authority
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
Organization Details of command structure warning systems implementation procedures
emergency control centers Names and appointments of incident controller site
main controller their deputies and other key personnel
Communication
Identification of personnel involved communication center call signs network
list of telephone numbers
Special emergency equipment
Details of availability and location of heavy lifting gear bulldozers specified
fire-fighting equipment fireboats
Voluntary Organizations
Details of organisers telephone numbers resources etc
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Meteorological information
Arrangements for obtaining details of weather conditions prevailing at the time
and weather forecasts
Humanitarian arrangements
Transport evacuation centers emergency feeding treatment of injured first aid
ambulances temporary mortuaries
Public information
Arrangements for (a) dealing with the media-press office (b) informing relatives
etc
Assessment
Arrangements for (a) collecting information on the causes of the emergency (b)
reviewing the efficiency and effectiveness of all aspects of the emergency plan
Role of the emergency co-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 on to a senior authority
administrator
Role of major hazard works management The role of works management in off-site emergency planning will be to
establish liaison with those preparing the plans and to provide information
appropriate to such plans
Advice shall be provided by works management to all the outside organizations
which may involve in handling the emergency off-site and which may need to
familiarize themselves with some of the technical aspects of the works activities
eg emergency services medical departments etc
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Role of the Fire authorities The control of fire normally is the responsibility of the senior fire brigade officer
on arrival at the site The senior fire brigade officer may also have a similar
responsibility for other events such as explosions and toxic releases Fire
authorities having major works in their area will have familiarized themselves
with the location on site of all stores of flammable materials water and foam
supply point and fire-fighting equipments
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 will 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
74 Disaster Management and Risk Assessment in the Nadidih Iron amp
Manganese Mine
As it is an opencast mine there is no chance of any landslides subsidence
flood fire failure etc Inspite of this there may be some disaster causing hazards
in the mine which are follows
i) Vehicle movement related hazards and accidents
ii) Fire related hazards of HEMM amp Dumpers
iii) Operating of HEMM below HTLT line or over live cable
iv) Hazards associated with blasting
v) Hazards of noise dust during drilling drilling of misfire hole etc
vi) Hazards like dump failure
vii) Hazards during ore processing and related accidents
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Considering all the disaster causing hazards as above the lessee is already
arranged for well trained officers and staffs in the mines to manage the
problems Nearby hospitals are in Joda (25 km) amp Koira (7km) The lessee has
also dispensary at mines site which is equipped with Doctors medicines etc
75 Social Impact Assessment
Study will be done after Public hearing The action plan will be based on
Public Consultation meeting reflecting sentiments of society around Common
concerns will be taken care of as per the Action Plan It will also conform to the
Social activities concern in Chapter-3
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Organisation Chart to Handle Accidents Other Than Fire
Foremanshift in-charge
Actions by persons amp security personnel
Siren
Mines Manager HoD (Plant) Medical Officer Safety Officer Security Officer
Ambulance amp First Aid Team
Workmenrsquo Inspector Rescue Team
Start operation For rescue amp firest
aid
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CHAPTER -8
PROJECT BENEFITS
81 Employment Potential
The present mine operations have given opportunity to 346 people of
direct employment and equal no of people are benefitted indirectly During
expansion activities as proposed under this project there may by opportunity
for direct employment of about 80 more people and indirect employment of 120
people So there will be total new engagement of 200 manpower due to
enhancement of the project
Indirect employment will be generated through handling of material
transport etc which will improve social amp economic standing of the people in
the locality
811 Welfare facilities to workers Canteen amp Rest room
Company is providing a Canteen to cater to the needs of the workers The
canteen supplies subsidized food items during breakfast amp Lunch and
supplies tea and snacks during the three shifts
Company is also providing rest room for the workmen to take rest during
their TiffinLunch time
Uniforms
Company has been providing uniforms safety shoes helmet and other
personal protective equipments to all its workers Company also provides
Rain coats and Gumboots as and when required
Occupational Health
1 For providing medical facilities to its workers company is providing well
equipped Occupational Health Center One doctor having MBBS
qualification along with paramedical staff is available to meet the
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requirements of the workers Medicines are supplied to the workers as per
the prescription of the attending doctor In case of any emergency
company provides ambulance to shift the patient to an ESImajor
hospital
2 First-Aid training has been provided to employees to handle emergency
situation
3 Yoga training is being carried out at regular intervals and this will be
carried out in future too
4 IME and PME are being carried out at regular intervals
5 Ear plugmuff has been provided to the workers engaged in noise prone
zone
6 High quality nose masks are provided to the workers engaged in dusty
areas
7 Mobile safety van is being utilized to create awareness about latest safety
measures
8 An ambulance is available to the workers for carrying the patients to
nearby health centre or hospitals
Sports club amp Library
The company is providing every year funds to the sports committee which
conducts games and sports among the workers and their children The
company provides sports material in the club and reading material in the
library
82 Rural Employment
The workers who will be employed in the mine during expansion will
result in additional local direct employment It will also generate indirect
employment to local people
Further local people of surrounding area will be encouraged to give their
services through contractors engaged for various activities amp development work
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821 Roads
The company has contributed generously for development of adjacent
road side greenery
822 Literacy campaign
The Company is regularly organizing Total Literacy Campaign in the area
The company is also utilizing its officers for spreading literacy in the area
Company is providing special thrust on uplifting the education in the area
Company is also providing financial assistance to the teachers of schools located
nearby mine areas Uniforms and other study material are regularly given to the
students of the schools Benches and school material are also provided to the
schools
823 Medical assistance
a) Eye Camp
Eye camp(s) are arranged regularly for the local people
b) Blood Donation Camp
The Company participates generously for organizing blood donation
camp(s) at the locality
c) Health camps
The company is organising free health camp(s) in nearby localities and
distributes medicines amongst them
The Company is contributing generously for the health camps
conducted by other voluntary organization(s)
824 Eradication of child labour
The company is conducting awareness programmes for elimination of
child labour Peoplersquos representatives and local body representatives are
involved in the programmes
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825 Library sports and cultural facilities
The Company is encouraging Art and Cultural talent in the nearby
villages of the mine
Company is regularly organizing tournaments and also sponsoring the
players for promotion of sports in the area
83 Peripheral Development
CSR activities under taken by Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mine of Ms Feegrade amp
Co Pvt Ltd are given below
1 Health care
2 Education amp communication
3 Sustainable livelihood
4 Infrastructure development
5 Culture and sports
This includes following
1 Plantation amp distribution of fruit bearing species in surrounding
villages
2 Water sprinkling on village roads
3 Provision of drinking water in surrounding villages (hand pumps tube
wells with overhead tanks at common public places in surrounding
villages)
4 Medical facility to villagers which includes regular health check-up by
doctor regular health camps distribution of mosquito nets among
surrounding villagers spraying for eradication of malaria and other
allied activities
5 Repair of village and transport roads
6 Promotion of educational facilities (construction of school buildings
financial assistance to school teachers distribution of school uniform
and study material provision of essential items for night schools)
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7 Promotion of sports activities (organizing tournaments for various
sports activities and distribution of sports material jersey etc among
local youth)
8 Distribution of traditional instruments for promoting the cultural
heritage of the area
9 Vocational training to youths for self employment
10 Creation of woman employment through Self Help Groups (SHG)
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CHAPTER-9
SUMMARY AND CONCLUSTION
91 Project Description
911 Background
The Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine covering an area of 121405 ha of
Ms Feegrade and Company (P) Ltd is one of the oldest mine in the
Koira mining sector has been in operation since January 1961 The
company has its registered office at Barbil District Sundargarh Odisha
The sized iron ore from this mine caters to the market demand of sponge
pig ironsteel plants of India Iron ore fine (crushed as well as natural
fines) from mine is supplied for domestic consumption to various pellet
plants as well as exported to China amp other countries
In pursuance to section 8-A (6) of MMDR Amendment Act 2015 the
mining lease period has been extended up to 31032020 by execution of
a Supplementary Lease Deed on 02052015 over an area of 121405
hectares
The Total lease area of the mine is 121405 ha consisting of 8987 ha forest
land and 31535 ha non-forest land Stage-II Clearance was received vide
letter no 8 (21)262003-FCE dated 16032006 for an area of 39309 ha
Stage-II Forest clearance for 45118 ha of additional forest amp deemed DLC
forest land for mining and allied activities (including 8036 ha of forest
land for safety zone) has also been accorded vide F No 8-682011-FC dt
30102013 by MoEFampCC The lessee has applied for surrender of 5443
ha forest land which is under process
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At present due to increase in market demand the management wishes to
enhance Iron Ore Production Capacity of the mine from 288 million TPA
to 60 million TPA and reduction in dry processing (crushingscreening)
from 4571 million TPA to 1451 million TPA of low grade ore from old
dumpsstacks (keeping total handling unchanged from the last EC ie
7451 million TPA)
The mine was accorded Environmental Clearance vide Ministryrsquos letter
no J-110151362012-IAII (M) dated 10042015 for 288 million TPA
ROM and dry processing of 4571 million TPA of low grade iron ore by
reworking of old dumps thus total handling of 7451 million TPA and
installation of wet beneficiation plant of 1142 million TPA capacity and
production of 00036 million TPA of Manganese ore Further the
Installation of wet beneficiation plant of 1142 million TPA capacity has
been amended by deleting by Ministry of Environment Forests and
Climate Change on request of Project Proponent vide letter no J-
110151362012-IAII (M) dated 09112015Total handling of iron ore was
7451 million TPA to get 590 million TPA of processed iron ore of grade
+55 and balance of grade ndash 55
The statutory requirements under the provisions of Mineral Conservation
and Development Rules (MCDR) 1988 have been fulfilled by getting the
Mine Plan approved from time to time It is a working mine Latest
approval of modification of Mining plan by Indian Bureau of Mines vide
letter No MPMPM24-ORIBHU2016-177405 dated 30122016 is
valid up to 3132020 for the target production is 60 million TPA of iron
ore
In accordance with Environment Impact Assessment Notification of 2006
Ministry of Environment and Forests it is mandatory to obtain
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environment clearance by submitting Form-I and prefeasibility report to
carry out the mining activities for proposed expansion However the E C
proposal is subject to all other statutory clearance
The presentation for Terms of Reference (TOR) was made on 21062018
before EAC and prescribed TOR was received vide letter No J-
110152492016-IAII (M) dated 3172018
912 Project Description
The mine is located in Sundargarh district of Odisha on the Barbil
Rourkela state highway No 10 at a distance of 24 km from Barbil the
nearest rail-head
Road distances to other important towns are Barajamda 31km Keonjhar
82 km Rourkela 131 km and Jamshedpur 172 km (nearest Air Port)
The highest and lowest contours within lease are 615 m and 534 m
respectively
The iron and manganese ore bodies and associated rocks of Banded
Hematite quartzites shales phyllites and tuffs are rock units of pre
Cambrian Iron ore Series of Singhbhum-Keonjhar-Bonai range The
formations are highly folded The Nadidih and other deposit of iron ore
and manganese are developed over the eastern part of overturned
western limb of the major syncline The younger rocks of Kolhan series
consisting of sandstones limestones and shales While iron ore is formed
as a result of enrichment of banded hematite quartzite manganese occurs
sporadically within the lower shales or phyllites and as concentrations
within the laterite capping formed over manganiferous rocks
Total reserve of ROM ore (proved amp probable) for both high grade amp low
grade ore will be 2802 million tonnes As per the target production 6
million tonne per annum from mine excavation the total life of mine will
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be 5 years Total reserve of ROM ore of Mn ore will be 115615 MT As per
the target production 3600 tonne per annum from mine excavation the
total life of mine will be 321 years say 3 years
The life of mine will be increased
i) If the reserve will increase due to ongoing exploration
ii) If the maximum target production will not be achieved due to
statutory problems
iii) If the threshold value will decrease from 45 Fe in that case total
reserve amp resources will increase
In this mine another 19384 million tonnes of low grade iron ore is present in
form of old dumpsstacks
92 Description of the Environment
921 Meteorological study
The maximum amp minimum temperature relative humidity () amp Rainfall
(mm) recorded during the season are given below
922 Ambient Air Quality
Ambient air quality was monitored at 8 locations within 10 km radius of the
project site The overall Maximum and Minimum values are discussed below
Sr No Month
Parameter
Temperature (0C) Humidity () Rain fall
Max Min Max Min mm
1 March18 4037 1805 9999 711 220
2 April18 4257 1938 9999 987 138
3 May18 4317 2187 9598 1688 380
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Out of 8 locations the maximum Respirable Particulate Matter (PM10) was
found within lease (8550 microgm3) amp minimum value (5048 microgm3) was found in
Kashira village
Out of 8 locations the maximum Fine Particulate Matter (PM25) was found
within lease (5653 microgm3) amp minimum value (2681 microgm3) was found in Kashira
village
Highest SO2 (1676 microgm3) value was within lease and lowest SO2 value (654
microgm3) in Jhirapani village
Similarly highest NO2 (2717 microgcum) value was found within in lease and
lowest NO2 value (1041 microgcum) was recorded at Shankhaparha village
923 Water Quality
The water quality monitoring was done at 7 locations within 10 km radius
area of lease Out of 7 samples collected from different locations 3 are from surface
water and 4 samples are from ground water drinking water
SNo Parameter PM10(microgm3) PM25(microgm3) SO2(microgm3) NO2(microgm3)
Locations Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min
1 Guest house 8125 6274 5067 3310 1432 950 2096 1340
2 Within lease area
8550 6571 5653 3668 1676 954 2717 1490
3 Rengalbeda
7831 5952 5158 3942 1133 751 1701 1069
4 Parulipada 8067 6134 5092 3428 1385 871 2138 1322
5 Kalta 7338 5948 4748 3298 1134 870 2145 1149
6 Kashira 6809 5048 4548 2681 1256 760 2146 1221
7 Jhirapani 6831 5130 4695 3499 1229 654 2315 1141
8 Shankhaparha 7090 5648 5039 3598 1268 656 2172 1041
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9231 Surface water
The water samples are from Karo Nadi (upstream SW-1) Karo Nadi
(downstream SW-2) and Topadih Nala (SW-3) Result of relevant parameters are
given below
Code No pH TDS
(mgl)
Chloride
(mgl)
Fluoride
(mgl)
Nitrate
(mgl)
Iron
(mgl)
Total Coliform
(MPN100ml)
SW-1 71 12300 180 026 852 0140 210
SW-2 73 14500 2020 030 1102 0120 300
SW-3 70 12100 2400 042 1360 0320 260
Desirable Limits
IS 2296 (Class C)
65-85 1500 600 150 5000 5000 5000
The result shows that the contribution due to the mining is negligible All the
parameters are well within the prescribed limit of IS 2296 (Class C)
9232 Ground Water
The water samples are from Borewell (Guest House GW-1) GW-2
Regelbeda Village (Hand Pump) GW-3 Kendudih Village (Hand Pump) and GW-4
Kalata Result of relevant parameters are given below
Code No
pH
Chloride
(mgl)
Fluoride
(mgl)
Nitrate
(mgl)
Iron
(mgl)
Hardness
(mgl)
Total Coliform
(MPN100ml)
GW-1 71 2200 052 532 0098 17200 Absent
GW-2 73 3200 047 1020 0150 18000 Absent
GW-3 75 3600 062 1020 0210 19600 Absent
GW-4 76 3000 048 1650 0220 16800 Absent
Desirable Limits
IS 10500 65-85 250 100 4500 030 300 Absent
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The result shows that the contribution due to the mining is negligible All the
parameters are well within the prescribed limit of IS 10500
924 Noise Level
The noise level survey was carried out at 8 locations and the details of the
survey are given hereunder
Station Code
Noise level in dB(A)
Max Min Day (leq)
Night (leq)
Ambient Noise Level (dBA)
N1 Guest house 705 445 685 468
N2 Within lease area 698 443 646 469
N3 Rengalbeda 598 428 548 435
N4 Parulipada 576 426 546 439
N5 Kalta 556 416 526 436
N6 Kashira 516 406 452 421
N7 Jhirapani 530 425 508 436
N8 Shankhaparha 534 435 505 440
Ambient noise level within Lease (N-1amp N-2) were found to be 685 amp 646
dB (A) at day time and 468 amp 469 dB (A) at night time respectively All the values
are well within the prescribed limit of 75 and 70 dB (A) for industrial area in day
and night time respectively Near Regelbeda (N-3) Parulipada (N-4) Kalta (N-5)
Kashira (N-6) Jhirapani (N-7) and Shankhaparha (N-8) the noise levels were also
within the prescribed limit 55 dB(A) amp 45 dB(A) for residential area in day and
night time respectively
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925 Demographic Features
Demographic features and other Statistics for the Study Area (Rural Area) as per Census 2011
Sl Details No
1 Total population 28694
2 No of House hold 6453
3 Average family size 445
4 Average no of house hold per village 403
5 Average population per village 1793
6 Sex ratio ndashfemales per thousand males 1013
7 Percent of male population to total population 4967
8 Percent of female population to total population 5033
9 Percent of SC population to the total population 619
10 Percent of ST population to the total population 6665
11 Percent of literate population to the total population 5331
12 Percent of Male literate population to the total population
3087
13 Percent of Female literate population to the total population
2244
14 Percent of main worker to the total population 2371
15 Percent of marginal worker to the total population 1653
16 Percent of non worker to the total population 5976
926 Flora amp Fauna
The survey has not indicated the presence of any rare endangered or
endemic species within the lease area The lost vegetation can be reproduced
elsewhere The fauna reported in this area are not of any rare species and are all
common migratory type
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927 Land use
Major land useland cover categories of study area
Sl No
Category Area (in ha)
of the Study area
1 Forest land 32876 7271
2 Waste land 8681 1920
3 Water bodies 203 045
4 Mining Area 1912 423
5 Agricultural land
815 180
6 Built up land 729 161
TOTAL 45216 100
928 Anticipated Environmental Impact amp Mitigation Measures
Impact due to proposed
expansion
Environmental Management
measures existing amp proposed
Climate
The activities envisaged will have
negligible impact on the climate
However further measures will
be taken for control of emission of
dust etc
Provision of water sprinkling will be
more frequent
Topography
At present mining operation is at
an RL of 533 m which will go up
to RL of 497 m during the year
2018-19 But during 2019-20 this
will go up to RL 470 m Water
table is at RL 488 m Hence the
The Lessee is already under process
to obtain the prior permission from
the statutory authority for working
below the ground water table A
detailed ldquoHydro Geological study
Reportrdquo is under process by an
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Impact due to proposed
expansion
Environmental Management
measures existing amp proposed
mine working will go below water
table
Agency An undertaking regarding
the above study and permission
from statutory authority is enclosed
After receiving permission during
2019-20 the de watered quantum of
water will be used for dust
suppression artificial recharge of
ground water by putting it in
separate rainwater harvesting pond
During rainy season rain water
through 6 nos of catchment area
will be stored partly in D-pit in N-
pit and in manganese pit settling
tank etc through different channels
Then this water will be used for
sprinkling in mine road for
plantation amp other dust
suppression 2 nos of 30 HP motors
will be used for pumping The
water stored in the quarry usual
passes through cracks and fissures
and ultimately recharge the ground
water
Land use
Land disturbed due to mining will
increase from the present 427 ha
to 58613 ha Area used for
dumping will be 27889 ha
At present 7540 hectares of area is
present as green belt as safety zone At
the end of the plan period
approximately 12134 hectares of area
will be converted to green belt and
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Impact due to proposed
expansion
Environmental Management
measures existing amp proposed
plantation At the end of life of the mine
approximately 41789 hectare of
exhausted quarry will be back filled and
covered with plantation and 16824 ha
area will be covered under bench
plantation
Solid waste
management
Total 8300748 m3 of waste material
exists at present (2017-18)
Waste generation during balance
period of Modification of mining
scheme period (2018-19 to 2019-
20)-908725 m3
Another 2362340 m3 of the waste
material will be Produced during
life of mine
The waste material generated will be
dumped partly in preselected dump
yards amp partly used for backfilling
Drainage
No change in the existing
drainage pattern due to the
proposed increase in production
To guide run off from dumps
Garland drains are provided The
run off in general will also be
directed through the drainage
channels To control the velocity of
water flow and for better settling of
suspended solids settling pits and
check dams are provided
Air quality
Due to the increase in production
the dust particles can increase
unless proper control measures
are taken at planning stage
Drills have inbuilt air pollution
control system Wet drilling system is
adopted Regular water spraying on
haulage roads amp ore handling sites
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Impact due to proposed
expansion
Environmental Management
measures existing amp proposed
screening plant etc will be continued
Mineral
Processing plants have dry fog
system at all discharging points to
control dust emission
Water quality No change in the existing status is
envisaged
Necessary control measures like
chlorination etc in the wells in the
vicinity will be continued Chances of
flow of sedimentssilt will be
minimized
Water
requirement
The water requirement is 9935
KLPD (surface water 7675 KLPD
ground water 226 KLPD)
Water from Karo river is used for this
purpose Rain water harvesting
systems have already been developed
within the lease area
Noise level
The contribution of noise due to
increase in no of vehicles crushers
etc
To keep the noise level within limits
proper maintenance of machineries
will further be improved as well as
regular monitoring
Ground
vibration
There will be change in ground
vibration as there will be increase
in drilling blasting etc
Established blast design are being
followed as per the recommendations
of CIMFR and will be continued
Flora amp
Fauna
No threatened endangered or
endemic species of flora or fauna
within the core zone is reported
Necessary conservation measures
shall be ensured as per the site
specific wild life conservation plan
At present 7540 hectares of area is
present as green belt as safety zone
At the end of the plan period
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Impact due to proposed
expansion
Environmental Management
measures existing amp proposed
approximately 12134 hectares of
area will be converted to green belt
and plantation At the end of life of
the mine approximately 41789
hectare of exhausted quarry will be
back filled and covered with
plantation and 16824 ha area will be
covered under bench plantation
Socio-
economic
The present mine operations have
given opportunity to 346 people of
direct employment and equal no
of people are benefitted indirectly
During expansion activities of the
plant there may be opportunity
for direct employment of about 80
more people and indirect
employment of 120 people So
there will be total new
engagement of 200 manpower due
to enhancement of the project
The project authority is also carrying
out adequate peripheral development
jobs This work will also continue in
future
929 Environmental Monitoring Programme
To evaluate the effectiveness of environmental management programme
regular monitoring of the significant environmental parameters will be taken up
The schedule duration and parameters to be monitored are shown as under
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Sl No
Description of parameters Schedule amp duration of monitoring
1 Air Quality
Five ambient air quality-monitoring stations will be established in the core amp buffer zone for PM10 PM25 SO2 NO2 and CO Location of the ambient air quality stations will be decided based on the meteorological data topographical features and environmentally and ecologically sensitive targets
One sample (24 hourly) per day 2 days week and 12 weeks twice a year
2 Water Quality
Water quality of Karo river amp ground water will be monitored
Physico-chemical and biological parameters in each season
3 Water flow Karo river in each season
4 Vehicular emissions Regular Monitoring
5 Noise level Regular Monitoring
6 Soil quality Every year in dry season on all plantation areas
7 Flora amp fauna Once in 2 years
8 Socio-economic Once in 4 years
9210 Project Benefits
The present mine operations have given opportunity to 346 people of direct
employment and equal no of people are benefitted indirectly During
expansion activities there may be opportunity for direct employment of about
80 more people and indirect employment of 120 people So there will be total
new engagement of 200 manpower
For providing medical facilities to its workers company is providing well
equipped Occupational Health Center One doctor having MBBS qualification
along with paramedical staff is available to meet the requirements of the
workers Medicines are supplied to the workers as per the prescription of the
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attending doctor In case of any emergency company provides ambulance to
shift the patient to an ESImajor hospital
Company will provide permanent or temporary employment to local people
based on their qualification and as amp when required
The Company will organize Total Literacy Campaign in the area It will adopt
a village and help it in total literacy achievement The company will use the
services of its officers for spreading literacy in the area
The company will organise free health check-up camps in nearby locality and
distribute medicines amongst the poor
The company does not engage any child labour Further it will conduct
awareness programmes for elimination of child labour in the community
around
9211 Environmental Management Plan
The Environmental impacts and their Management Plan have been discussed
in detail in the above table The capital cost of the project has been estimated to be
Rs 200 crores including the environmental safeguards and there is a plan for
recurring expenditure of Rs 377 lacs per year
9212 Conclusion
The mine has an established environment cell with qualified and
experienced staff from the environmental field and the entire environmental
management system is guided by the documented Environmental Policy of the
Company The Company is admired for implementation of best environmental
practices and compliances to applicable statutory requirements The Environmental
Clearance proposed for the project will encourage the Company towards excellence
of environmental practices and development of people around the mine
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CHAPTER - 10
DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANT
Ecomen Laboratories Pvt Ltd a multi-disciplinary professionally managed
environmental consultancy services organization with an environmental
laboratory accredited by NABL and with over 25 years standing operates in 18
States of India
It has following accreditations to its credit 1 National Accreditation Board for Education and Training Quality Council of
India (NABET- QCI)
2 National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL)
International Accreditation ISO17025
3 Gazette Notified Laboratory by Ministry of Environment amp Forest and Climate
Change (MOEFCC)
4 Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSAS 180012007)
5 Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) for Ambient Air Quality
Monitoring and Testing
6 Empanelled Consultant with State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) -Odisha
Participates in Proficiency test conducted by CPCBamp scored 100 many times
CPCB had selected Ecomenrsquos laboratory to analyze the samples of
identified industries jointly along with them pursuant to Honrsquoble NGT
order dated 05082014 amp 08122016
Our Range of Services Include
1 Preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) amp Environmental
Management Plan (EMP) and subsequent Environment Clearance from
MOEFCC SEIAA NOC Consent from Pollution Control Board
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2 Generation of Baseline data as per Environment (Protection) Act 1986 ie
Environmental Monitoring [Air Water (Ground Water amp Surface water)
Noise Soil] Testing and Studies like Flora Fauna Socio Economic Land
Use Ground Water
3 Minerals testing [in line with IBM directives that only NABL accredited
lab can do Mineralrsquos Testing]
4 Coal testing analysis
5 Forest proposal for dereservation amp clearance Wild Life Management
Plan
6 Groundwater survey Water balance assessment amp Geo hydrological study
7 Water management recovery recycling and reuse of waste water Rain
Water Harvesting commissioning of Piezometers
8 Thematic mapping using Remote Sensing GIS amp GPS Preparing Land
useLand cover maps Digital Image processing
9 Environmental Audit Risk Assessment Disaster Management plan amp
Compliance monitoring amp report
10 Training programme Environment and Forest Clearance Process
To create awareness leading to skill development in
the 12 Functional Areas of Environment Clearance
as prescribed by NABET ndashQCI
11 ETPSTP operation amp Maintenance
Achievements
93 EIAEMPs approval
50 Major Monitoring assessments all over India
50 specialized studies
10 World Bank funded projects
Case studies awarded by MoEFampCC
Setting site Labs
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Awards
Mr R N Bhargava Ecomen is recipient of many prestigious awards as given below
i) lsquoSilver Medalrsquo from Mining Geological and Metallurgical Institute of India
[MGMI] for the paper lsquoNoamundi ndash Long Range Programme and Mine
Planningrsquo [1969]
ii) lsquoNational Consultantrsquo of MoEF in lsquoIndustrial Pollution Prevention Projectrsquo Gap
Analysis of some State Pollution Control Boardrsquos Laboratories conducted a
National Workshop [2001]
iii) lsquoCertificate of Excellencersquo for Implementation of World Bank funded Rural
Drinking Water amp Environment amp Sanitation project (2002)
iv) lsquoLMA Creativity amp Innovation Award 2014rsquo for very significant contribution
in any walk of life in India or abroad by way of his her innovation or
creativity
v) lsquoUdyog Ratan Awardrsquo for the outstanding performance in the field of
economic amp industrial development of the industry in the country and
lsquoExcellence Awardrsquo for Ecomen for its class and quality services from
Institute of Economic Studies New Delhi (2015)
vi) lsquoLife Time Achievement Award 2015rsquo to a Mining Engineer by Mining
Engineers Association of India
vii) lsquoEminent Engineer Award (2017)rsquo by Institute of Engineerrsquos India on
consideration of eminence and contribution in the discipline of Environmental
Engineering
viii) Many more
Our Clients Projects experience
Our clients include major Corporates[ apart from World Bank aided projectsamp
MOEFCC assigned case studies] Tata Steel Mines Rungtas NMDC CMPDI
Heidelberg Reliance Ambuja Cements J P Group Everest Industries LampT
NTPC etc etc
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Our Resources
Ecomen distinguishes itself by outstanding experience vision and exposure of
its key functionaries experts ampspecialists in Industrial Mining and
Environmental disciplines as also Socio - Economic Public Health amp Sanitation
Forestry and Management areas
Ecomen has inherent expertise in the Chairman Mr R N Bhargava (Ex Executive
Officer TATA Steel) with 57years of experience in three disciplines
Environment Mining and Management supplemented by expertise of Dr K L
Satapathy M D of the Company and professional Board of Directors
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As per NABET Scheme Project or Activity as per Schedule of MoEFCC Notification dated September 14 2006 and subsequent Amendments
Sector Number
Name of Sector Category
Conditions apply
39 Townships and Area development Projects
B 8 (b)
43
Ecomen Laboratories Pvt Ltd Address Flat No 8 2nd Floor Arif Chamber ndash VSector ndashH Aliganj Lucknow ndash 226024 E-mail ravibhargavagmailcom Tel 0522 ndash 2761885 09335205453 Conditions apply
1 Mining of minerals including Open cast Underground mining
A 1 (a) (i)
4 Thermal power plants B 1 (d)
6 Coal washeries A 2 (a)
7 Mineral beneficiation including pelletisation
A 2 (b)
9 Cement plants B 3 (b)
12 Asbestos milling and asbestos based products
A 4 (c)
38 Building and construction projects
B 8 (a)
44
Engineers India Limited Address Research amp Development Complex Sector ndash 16 Gurgaon - 122001
1 Mining of minerals ndash Opencast only
A 1 (a) (i)
2 Offshore and onshore oil and gas exploration development amp production
A 1 (b)
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ThiS has jeference to the assessmentof yenilutwboratory j(j C1umira~Jesting disc]plines NASLhas evaluated
the assessment report and decided to renew accreditation for Chemical Testing disciplines to your laboratory
in acrordance with ISOlEe 170252005 standard for the scope recommended durrng the assessment The
authorized signatories are also approved as recommended by the assessment team however your laboratory
advised to submit the following within 30 days time
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The accreditation Is subject to satisfactory contInued compliance of NABI norms during the accreditation
period You are required to (ontact us after 10 months for desktop audit in Chemical Testing disciplines
Ajav Sharma
Assistant director
CENTRAL LABORATORY STATE POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD ODlSHA
(DEPARTMENT OF FOREST amp ENVIRONMENT GOVERNMENT OF ODISHA] Plot No Bmiddot592 amp 593 Chandaka Industrial Estate Bhubaneswar - 751024
I VISC- LEM(IampPR) 1742016-17 Date 29middot I I I-t 1
To Jt Managing Director
MIs Ecomen Laborastories Pvt ltd Flat No- S_B2 nd Floor Arif Chamber-V Sector-H Aliganj Lucknow- 226024
SubEmpanelment of Consultants with State Pollution Control Board Odisha-Reg
Ref (i) your letter no- MDUSPCB-OEMP0116 dtd-16092016 (ii) This office letter No- 1926 dtd-2B102016
Sir
In inviting reference to the above cited letter please find enclosed herewith the
Certificate as an Empanelled Environmental Consultant under Category- A Kindly
acknowledge the receipt of the Certificate
Yours faithfully
Encl As above - Jl ~ Sr Env Scientist -I (L)
Memo No ______--I 01 ____ _ ---1
Copy forwarded to Mrs Karolina Mohanty DEO for information The name of the firm may please be posted in the website as an empanelled consultant with SPC Board Odisha
~ Sr Env Scientist -I(L)
Name of the Consultant Category Validity Period
MIs Ecomen laboratories Pvt Ltd Flat No- 5-82 Roar Arif Chamber-VSector-H Aliganj Lucknow- 226024 Website- wwwecomenin E-mail - ravibhargava gmailcom
A 25112016 to 24112019
Phone shy (0522)2746282
Office State Pollution Control Board Odlsha ParibeshBhawan All18 Nilakanthanagar Unit-VIII Bhubaneswar-751 012 FAX 256282212560955 TEL 256403312563294 EPABX 256190912562847E-mail centrallabosocboard org
Website wwwospcboQrdorg
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Plot No B-592 amp 593 Chandaka Industrial Estate Pa tia Bhubaneswar-751 024 INDIA
No 2PLJR I VISCCLEM) I amp PR-17416-17 Date 2f 1 Jl I
CERTIFICATE FOR EMPANELLED ENVIROltMENTAL CONSULTANT
This Is to certify tfiat 9rfs iEcomen La6oratcries (Jlvt Luf pfat No-5-8 zrui pfoor ft-rif Cfiam6er-1I Sector-Jf 7dieanj LUCkfWW-226024 is empanelled as
Environmental Consultant with State Pollution Control Board Odlsha from date of Issue of this letter and can provide the follOWing facilities with preparation of EIA and EMP reports
1 Laboratory Facility - Grade AH
2 Preparation of EIAEMP reports 3 Preparation of Environmental Statement 4 Safety Audit S Waste Management and Audit 6 Design and drawing Erection Commissioning operation and maintenance
of Pollution control Equipments 7 Environmental Audit
Terms and Conditions
1 The empanelment period is valid for three years only The valid ity wi ll automatically lapse at the end of the third year
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5 The Board reserves the right to revoke the empanelment or downgrade the category if found unsuitable according to the Bye laws
r 1 -l MEMBER SECRETARY
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Chapter- 1 EIAEMP of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mine of Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Ecomen Laboratories Pvt Ltd
CHAPTER - 1
INTRODUCTION
The Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine covering an area of 121405 ha of
Ms Feegrade and Company (P) Ltd is one of the oldest mine in the Koira
mining sector has been in operation since January 1961 The company has its
registered office at Barbil District Sundargarh Odisha The sized iron ore from
this mine caters to the market demand of spongepig ironsteel plants of India
Iron ore fine (crushed as well as natural fines) from mine is supplied for
domestic consumption to various pellet plants as well as exported to China amp
other countries
In pursuance to section 8-A (6) of MMDR Amendment Act 2015 the
mining lease period has been extended up to 31032020 by execution of a
Supplementary Lease Deed on 02052015 over an area of 121405 hectares
The Total lease area of the mine is 121405 ha consisting of 8987 ha forest
land and 31535 ha non-forest land Stage-II Clearance was received vide letter
no 8 (21)262003-FCE dated 16032006 for an area of 39309 ha Stage-II Forest
clearance for 45118 ha of additional forest amp deemed DLC forest land for
mining and allied activities (including 8036 ha of forest land for safety zone)
has also been accorded vide F No 8-682011-FC dt 30102013 by MoEFampCC
The lessee has applied for surrender of 5443 ha forest land which is under
process
At present due to increase in market demand the management wishes to
enhance Iron Ore Production Capacity of the mine from 288 million TPA to 60
million TPA and reduction in dry processing (crushingscreening) from 4571
million TPA to 1451 million TPA of low grade ore from old dumpsstacks
(keeping total handling unchanged from the last EC ie 7451 million TPA)
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The mine was accorded Environmental Clearance vide Ministryrsquos letter
no J-110151362012-IAII (M) dated 10042015 for 288 million TPA ROM and
dry processing of 4571 million TPA of low grade iron ore by reworking of old
dumps thus total handling of 7451 million TPA and installation of wet
beneficiation plant of 1142 million TPA capacity and production of 00036
million TPA of Manganese ore Further the Installation of wet beneficiation
plant of 1142 million TPA capacity has been removed through amendment of
above EC order by Ministry of Environment Forests and Climate Change on
request of Project Proponent vide letter no J-110151362012-IAII (M) dated
09112015Total handling of iron ore is 7451 million TPA to get 590 million TPA
of processed iron ore of grade +55 and balance of grade ndash 55 At present
mine has achieved a production capacity of 288 million TPA
The statutory requirements under the provisions of Mineral Conservation
and Development Rules (MCDR) 1988 have been fulfilled by getting the Mine
Plan approved from time to time It is a working mine Latest approval of
modification of Mining plan by Indian Bureau of Mines vide letter No
MPMFM24-ORIBHU2016-177405 dated 30122016 is valid up to
3132020 for the target production is 60 million TPA of ROM iron ore In
current financial year (2018-19) 1036532920 tonne of iron ore produced by the
mine for the period April-July 2018
As on date there are 2 legal cases pending for this project
1 A Court case no 2(C) C 512013 has been filed in the court of SDJM Bonai
Sundargarh for violation of Sec15 of the Environment (Protection) Act 1986
The said case has been stayed on 28012014 by the Honrsquoble High Court of
Orissa in CRLMP NO 472014 in Misc Case No 252014
2 Revision Application bearing No 22 (67)2012RC-I has been filed by the
lessee before the Mines Tribunal Ministry of Mines Govt of India New
Delhi against the demand notice dated 20102012 Us 21(5) of the MMDR
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Act 1957 which has been disposed of by the Mines Tribunal Ministry of
Mines Govt of India New Delhi on 16082017
In accordance with Environment Impact Assessment Notification of 2006
Ministry of Environment and Forests it is mandatory to obtain environment
clearance by submitting Form-I and prefeasibility report to carry out the mining
activities for proposed expansion However the E C proposal is subject to all
other statutory clearance
Ms Feegrade amp Co Pvt Ltd engaged Ms Ecomen Laboratories (P) Ltd
for conducting necessary environmental monitoring studies and preparation of
EIAEMP The presentation for Terms of Reference (TOR) was made on
21062018 before EAC and prescribed TOR was received vide letter No J-
110152492016-IAII (M) dated 3172018
This EIAEMP has been prepared based on the field monitoring collection
of secondary data and as per the TOR guidelines issued by the MoEFampCC
Public Hearing was conducted on 25102018 at Play Ground near Nadidih
Primary School of village Nadikasira under Koira Block of Sundargarh district
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Ecomen Laboratories Pvt Ltd
CHAPTER-2
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
21 Location
The mine is located in Sundargarh district of Odisha The lease is at a
distance of 24km from the Barbil Rourkela state highway No 10 Road distances
to other important towns are as below
Barajamda 31 km
Keonjhar 82 km
Rourkela 131 km
Jamshedpur 172 km (nearest Air Port)
Koira and Guali are at the distances of 8 km and 3 km respectively The
location of the mine is shown in Plate No21
The co-ordinates of the corner points of lease boundary are as follows and
shown in survey of India Topo Sheet No 73 G5 (F45N5) is enclosed as Plate no
22
A Boundary Pillar 1 2105821 8501530
B Boundary Pillar 21 21057 35 8501538
C Boundary Pillar 26 21057 23 85015 25
D Boundary Pillar 35 21057rsquo46 85014 58
22 Topography
The area has more or less flat terrain with a few hillocks the highest RL of
615 meters and lowest 534 mRL The top of the hill is more or less flat This may
be the result of erosion by wind and rain water of the overlying soft lithological
formations The present relief of the locality is being controlled by the hard
resistant rocks now exposed on the surface The south-eastern corner of the area
shows a minor trough filled up with recent alluvial sediments
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The area is practically devoid of any nala or water-shed However the
Karo nala which flows along the western boundary of the area provides water
throughout the year to the inhabitants A few tube wells are also available for the
purpose of drinking water Two villages namely Nadikashira and Rengalbeda
fall with in the area (Refer Surface Plan Plate No 23)
23 Drainage
The mines area is not having any streams and almost entire area is
covered by laterite which is a very poor aquifer Karo River flows along the N-
W boundary
There are three major catchment basins in the buffer zone as below
i) Kundra Nadi - In the south-eastern part
ii) Karo Nadi - Over the central area
iii) Samij Nala - On the north-western part covering western
Slopes of western iron ore ridge
Nadidih and other mines around Guali are falling within the catchment
area of Karo nadi
The folded and fractured iron formation rocks bottomed by impervious
shale give rise to a number of confined ground water bodies with varying
profile Tube wells thus have water at depths of 35 to 40 m from lowest RL of
the area Hydrogeologically the buffer zone is mostly expected to be similar
The drainage map of the area is shown in Plate No24
24 Regional Geology
The iron and manganese ore bodies and associated rocks of Banded
Hematite quartzites shales phyllites and tuffs are rock units of pre Cambrian
Iron ore Series of Singhbhum-Keonjhar-Bonai range The formations are highly
folded The Nadidih and other deposit of iron ore and manganese are developed
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over the eastern part of overturned western limb of the major syncline The
younger rocks of Kolhan series consist of sandstones limestones and shales
While iron ore is formed as a result of enrichment of banded hematite
quartzite manganese occurs sporadically within the lower shales or phyllites
and as concentrations within the laterite capping formed over manganiferous
rocks
25 Geology of the Leasehold
This area forms a part of the core regional synclinal structure of Jamda
Koira valley The local lithological sequence of the area (a) Soil (b) Laterite (c)
Floats of Iron ore (d) Floates of manganese ore with laterite (e) Out crop of Iron
ore (f) Banded Iron formation However major part of this leasehold area is
occupied by laterite and soilfloat Laterite is exposed in the eastern blank of the
deposit and haphazardly in many other places with small extension The floats
consists of massive iron ore piece and laterite fragments intimately admixed
with soil The iron ore pieces can hardly be separated from the floats having
conglomeratic structure In few localities under composed parent rocks are
present In the north-western corner of the lease area banded manganiferrous
chert and shale are exposed Manganese ore mineralisation occurs in the
northern and north-western part of the leasehold area and iron ore
mineralisation covers the central and southern part
The iron ore mineralisation in this area occurs below 2 to 4 meters thick
ferruginous laterite cover At places exposures of iron ore occur right on the
surface Rich mineralisation of iron ore is seen in the smaller hillock located in
the southern part of the area
Geological Plan and sections are shown in Plate No25 amp 26 respectively
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26 Exploration
261 Exploration already carried out
Up to 2017-18 the lessee completed total 301 numbers of bore holes
covering a total depth of 1557190 m amp covering 114221 ha There is no
proposal for any further boreholes as exploration completed in all respect
27 Mineable Reserve amp Life of the mine
Iron ore is the main mineral under production from this mine
Considerable high and low grade iron ore is present in this mine Some
manganese ore is also present but ore is of very low grade However there is no
proposal to increase the production of manganese ore
Total Reserve 2802 Million Tonnes for Iron Ore amp 115615 metric tonnes of
Manganese Ore as per ldquoModification of Mining Planrdquo approved on 30122016
Mineable Reserve
Category Iron Ore Manganese Ore
Proved(111) 2802 million MT 115615 MT
Probable(122) - -
Total 2802 million MT 11561 MT
Life of the Mine Total reserve of ROM ore (proved amp probable) for both high
grade amp low grade ore will be 2802 million tonnes As per the target
production 6 million tonne per annum from mine excavation the total life of
mine will be 5 years The life of mine will be increased
i) If the reserve will increase due to ongoing exploration
ii) If the maximum target production will not be achieved due to statutory
problems
iii) If the threshold value will decrease from 45 Fe in that case total reserve
amp resources will increase
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In this mine another 19384 million tonnes of low grade iron ore is present in
form of old dumpsstacks
Total reserve of ROM ore of Mn ore will be 115615 MT As per the target
production 3600 tonne per annum from mine excavation the total life of mine
will be 321 years say 3 years
28 Grade of Ore
Iron ore
The cut-off grade of Iron ore is taken as 55 and threshold value of iron
ore will 45 Fe The details of grade of Iron ore on an avg are given
below
Fe 60 65
SiO2 074 227
Al2O3 14 146
P 003 0072
Grade of Manganese Ore
Mn 20 30
Fe 15
SiO2 13
Al2O3 7
P 015
29 Method of Mining
The mining method of Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine will be fully
mechanized to handle 7451million TPA of iron ore to produce 590million TPA
processed iron ore of + 55 grade The conventional opencast mining with
mechanized drilling with 110mm dia drill machine deep hole blasting
excavation by excavator of capacity 26 m3bucket capacity and stacking by loader
of capacity 12 m3 Excavator of capacity 16 m3 15 m3 will be used for feeding
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the crushing amp screening unit ROM iron ore will then be processed through dry
crushing ampscreening units To prevent generation of fugitive dust during
transportation of ore through trucksdumpers static water sprinklers have been
installed along the haul road within the mine for a length of 504 km Besides
that water is also being sprinkled through water tankers of different capacities
During excavation of ROM ore from Mines all the care will be taken to
avoid mixing of waste material with ROM ore
210 Drilling
Drilling will be done in the quarries for both overburden amp ore removal
Drill holes will be done by using drilling machines with drill bits of diameter 110
mm The maximum drilling depth will be 95 m including sub-grade drilling
The spacing amp burden will be 4- 45m amp 3-35 m
211 Blasting
There is no explosive magazine in the mine Whenever required blasting is
carried out by the vendors authorized by PESO
It is proposed to utilize rock breaker in the mines to avoid blasting
212 Production
i) Past production (in metric tonnes)
Year Iron (MT) Mn (MT)
1991-92 547201 775855
1992-93 10336435 1304510
1993-94 7509 575
1994-95 2125343 73761
1995-96 301570 Nil
1996-97 242550 1498
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1997-98 162140 83967
1998-99 174560 Nil
1999-2000 12014 479
2000-01 1673400 664
2001-02 1853700 Nil
2002-03 17384 Nil
2003-04 63194986 Nil
2004-05 129911544 Nil
2005-06 542230 Nil
2006-07 1180310600 Nil
2007-08 1164370650 Nil
2008-09 1461357963 Nil
2009-10 2122334261 Nil
2010-11 1880057180 Nil
2011-12 90779589 Nil
2012-13 824731178 Nil
2013-14 21600599 Nil
2014-15 31238351 Nil
2015-16 166551702 Nil
2016-17 254336027 Nil
2017-18 2878463680 Nil
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ii) Proposed Productionhandling during remaining Modification of
mining scheme period(2018-19 to 2019-20) (million metric tonnes)
Year
Proposed ROM Iron Ore from Mine Excavation
Proposed Low grade iron ore from Stack dump for dry and wet processing
Proposed Total handling of ROM Iron Ore
Proposed Production of Manganese Ore
2018-19 6 1451 7451 0003
2019-20 6 1451 7451 0003
Environment Clearance for the production of Manganese ore is already
accorded by the Ministry The present proposal is only for enhancement of
iron ore only
Mine lease will expire on 31032020
213 Generation of OB amp Waste
i) Existing waste Solid waste mainly consist of laterite lateritic Iron
ore BHQ BHJ shale alluvial soil etc Total 8300748 m3 of waste
material exists at present (2017-18)
Waste material is already dumped in Dump A-B amp C Waste material
with grade more than 45 will be upgraded to get saleable iron ore
ii) Details of waste generation during balance period of Modification of
mining scheme period (2018-19 to 2019-20)
Year
Waste generation
(m3)
Iron Ore
Proposed
Waste
generation(m3)
Manganese Ore
Proposed
Total Waste
generation (m3)
Proposed
Remarks
2018-19 542503 60800 603303
2019-20 366222 - 366222
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214 Waste Management Plan
The waste materials of Nadidih Mine is mainly laterite lateritic Iron Ore
(Fe 45) BHQ BHJ shale Lateritic soil etc The waste material generated will
be dumped partly in preselected dump yards amp partly used for backfilling
8300748 m3 of waste generated up to 2017-18 has been dumped in Dump A-B amp C
(Dump A-B 10943 ha C 1265 ha D 4296 ha) Another 2362340 m3 of waste will
be generated up to the end of life of the mine beyond 2019-20 Out of total waste
materials part material will be screened The lump ore is for further crushing to
produce sized material 2362340m3 of the waste material will be used for
backfilling of 20522 ha of exhausted part of quarry
Disposal of Waste Generated up to 2017-18
Year of Waste Disposal
Qty (m3) Location Height No of Terraces Area
Remarks
Up to 2017-18 8300748 Dump A B
Dump A amp B Height- 35 m (average) Area -10943 ha
Stabilized dump
Dump C Height-45 m (average) Area- 1265 ha
Presently working
Disposal of waste generation during remaining Modification of mining scheme
period (2018-19 to 2019-20)
Year of Waste Disposal
Qty (m3) Location Height No of Terraces Area
Remarks
2018-19 542503 Dump - C Total 02 nos of terrace at RL 625 amp 640m
2019-20 366222 Backfilling of D - Pit
Backfilled in 35 ha of D pit
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Disposal of proposed waste generation during life of mine
Waste disposal
Qty (m3) Location Height no of terraces area
Remarks
1 2362340
Backfilling of exhausted quarry in conceptual period
But the validity of lease period will expire on 31032020
215 Storage of Explosive
There is no storage of Explosive within lease area Blasting operation is very
less and frequency is also once or twice in a month Project proponent is using
rock breaker to avoid blasting The lessee has arrangement with authorized
vendor of PESO (third party) to carry the above blasting
216 Existing amp Proposed Equipments
Current List of Equipments
Sl
No Name Capacity Make
Total
availability
1 DTH Drill amp Compressor
110 mm amp 450 cfm IR 1
2 Rock breaker Tata-Hitachi
LampT Cater pillar
7
4 Dumper 20 MT
TataAshok
Leyland Hyva 43 within lease transportation
5 Excavator 116 m3 23 m3 Tata Hitachi
LampT Caterpillar
14
6 Loader 12 m3 9
7 Screening Plant (Mobile)
250 TPH150 TPH90 TPH
6
8 Crushing Plant (Mobile)
250 TPH150 TPH Autosand amp SR-1000
3 sets
9 Water Sprinkler 20000 lts amp
12000 lts Tata make
3
10 Dozer BEML 2
11 Jeep Mahindra 6
12 Ambulance + school van
Mahindra 1+1=2
13 Static Water Sprinkler
1 set (53 km)
14 Generator 50 KVA amp 110 KVA 2 sets
15 Tower light 50 KVA amp 110 KVA 10 sets
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Proposed List of Equipment amp Machinery
Sl No
Type of machinery
Capacity of each
unit Make of unit
HP of each unit
Total no of units
1 Hydraulic Excavator
26 m3 LampT
KomatsuVolvoCAT 260 HP 4
2 Hydraulic Excavator
116 m3 LampT
KomatsuVolvoCAT 14
3 Dumpers Up to 30
MT AMWVolvo 380 HP 40
4 Dozer BEML 305 HP 2
5 Loader 12 m3 BEMLHM 112 HP 14
6 Wagon Drill + Compressor
110 mm 450 cfm
AtlasCopcoIR 180 HP 1
7 Rock Breaker LampT 125 HP 7
8 Motor Grader 1
9 Mobile Water Tanker
12000 ltr 20000 ltr
90 HP 7
10 Mobile Screening unit
3 x 200 TPH 5 x 250 TPH 2 x150 TPH
10Nos
11 Mobile Crushing unit
3 x 150(primary)
3 x 150 1x 250 TPH (primary + secondary)
8 (in 4 sets)
12 Generator 50 KVA
110 KVA
3
13 Ambulance 1
14 Staff Bus 1
15 Jeep 6
16 Static water sprinkler
53 KM 1
17 Weight Bridge 50 tonne 6
217 Loading amp Transportation of Ore Waste
Saleable ore from ROM ore will be produced after screening amp crushing
Then it will be ready for dispatch Low grade iron ore from this mine will be
processed to get saleable ore which will then be ready for dispatch Iron Ore is
having a very good market in India amp abroad So after production it is
immediately saleable to sponge industries steel industries pellet plants pig iron
plants etc These plants are present in Odisha Jharkhand MP Chhattisgarh
and other parts of India China Korea amp Japan are the most important buyers
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from abroad Within the Mine both Iron Ore amp Waste Material will be
transported through dumpers of capacity 20 MT35 MT The sized Iron Ore and
Fines are transported to railway siding of Barsuan Bimlagarh Roxy and Rengra
etc through dumpers of capacity 27 MT From railway siding Iron Ore is
transported to buyerrsquos destination or port by rakes Sometimes Iron Ore is also
supplied to the Seaport by trucks from the mines through road Internal
transportation (35 metric tonnes dumper) will be 710 trips in a day and external
trips will be (27 MT dumper) 834 trips in a day
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CHAPTER ndash 3
PRESENT ENVIRONMENTAL SCENARIO
31 STUDY DESCRIPTION
311 Study Area
An area covering about 10 Km radius of the mining lease of Nadidih Iron amp
Mn Mine of Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd was taken and various features like
roads water bodies residential habitats transportation networks etc were
identified and other relevant data like population etc was collected
312 Study Period
The present study was carried out from March to May 2018 for three
months During the course of study primary data pertaining to the
environmental components like air quality water quality noise levels and soil
quality were generated Secondary data was collected from various government
sources in the district for Socio-economic and flora amp fauna
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313 Study Components
Table No 31
SNo Attribute Parameters Remark
1 Meteorology
Wind Speed and
Direction Temperature
Relative Humidity amp
Rainfall
Hourly recording at project site
2 Ambient air
quality
PM25 PM10 SO2 NOx
and CO
Eight locations (C-2 B-6) 24 hourly sampling twice a week for the paramenrs of PM10 PM25 SO2 and NO2
and other parameters and Heavy metals monitored once in a month
3 Water quality
Physical Chemical and Bacteriological Parameters as per APHA and IS standards
Seven locations (S-3 G-4) three for surface water and Four for ground water
4 Water flow Water flow Once during study period at two locations
5 Noise levels Noise levels in dB(A) Once during study period at Eight locations (C-2 B-6)
6 Soil
characteristics
Soil profile characteristics soil type and texture NKP value etc
Once during study period at Four locations
7 Socio-economic
Aspects
Socio-economic characteristics
Secondary data from Census-2011
8 Ecology Existing terrestrial flora and fauna
Through field visit and secondary data
9 Land use
Land use for different categories (Satellite Imagery amp Ground truthing )
Based on secondary data for core and buffer zone
Note C- Core Zone B ndash Buffer Zone S-Surface Water G-Ground Water
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A) GENERAL CLIMATIC CONDITION (SECONDARY DATA) 32 Climatic conditions
The area is characterized by extreme climate with very hot (42 degC)
summer and very cold winter (4degC) winter It experiences tropical and humid
climate which shows three distinct seasons viz summer rainy and winter The
summer is very hot and dry starting from March and continues till end of May
or early June The rainy season lasts from early June to end of September
October and November are the post monsoon months followed by a cold winter
which lasts till end of February
a) Temperature
The area experiences a wide variation in temperature in respect of both day
and night and seasonal Generally winter starts from late November and
continues till mid of February December is the coldest month The data
shows that the temperature goes up to maximum of 4000C in May and
comes down to a minimum of 110 0C in December Monthly average
temperature and humidity for 2012 is shown in Table no 32
Table No 32
Month
TemperatureordmC Relative Humidity ()
Max Min
Jan 25 12 72
Feb 30 14 53
Mar 35 18 375
Apr 38 22 47
May 40 25 475
Jun 36 26 61
Jul 30 24 835
Aug 30 23 865
Sep 31 21 855
Oct 30 16 775
Nov 27 13 72
Dec 27 11 625
Source httporienvisnicin
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b) Humidity
In general air is dry except in monsoon period Monthly mean relative
humidity varies from 53 to 865 The Relative Humidity data is shown
in Table no 32
c) Rainfall
The rainfall data collected from Keonjhar is shown in Table No33
Monthly Rainfall (mm) Recorded at Keonjhar
(2010-2012) Table No 33
MONTH 2010 2011 2012
January Nil Nil 116
February Nil 298 00 March 158 120 50 April 263 878 499 May 124 1631 162 June 1646 3588 1280 July 2713 2645 3471 August 2355 3851 5296 September 2284 5670 2829 October 103 416 483 November 78 03 894 December 367 Nil 00
Total Annual Rainfall
12134 18802 14964
Source httporienvisnicin
d) Wind
Data from the nearby IMD station Keonjhar has been availed The prominent
wind directions at Keonjhar are from south west and north east The data
indicates that variation in velocity ranging from 0 to 20 km per hour is common
in this area The directions become predominant from North West during May
to October The area remains calm for nearly 49 of the year The dry winds of
the northern plains are not common here
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However higher wind speeds may be present for a short period before the
rains during May and June These periods are quite short lasting not more than
an hour Dust storms and hurricanes are rare in this area
B) BASELINE DATA Environmental monitoring was carried out for base line data generation
during March-May 2018 for 3 Months Micrometeorology Ambient air quality
Water quality Water flow measurement Noise level Soil quality Socio-
economic amp Biodiversity study was carried out within 10 km radius of the lease
area
33 Selection of sampling stations
331 Micro-meteorological station
The meteorological data like temperature humidity wind speed wind
direction cloud cover and rainfall were recorded at site Wind speed and
direction recorder thermometer hygrometer and rain gauge were used The
meteorology station was kept on roof top of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mine office
(refer Plate No 31 for location of Meteorological Station)
332 Ambient Air Quality Location
The ambient air quality was monitored at 8 locations The details of the
monitoring locations are discussed hereunder and shown in Plate No 31
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333 Water Quality Locations
The water quality was monitored at 7 locations The details of the
monitoring locations are discussed hereunder and shown in Plate No32
Sl No Location Code
Name of Location
Distance (Km) (from Center fo Mine)
Direction GPS Coordinate
1 A1 Guest house 08 N 21deg582282N 85deg152425E
2 A2 Within lease area
030 NE 21deg574716N 85deg152377E
3 A3 Rengalberha
13 SE 21deg571911N 85deg154328E
4 A4 Parulipada 32 N 21deg593399N 85deg154679E
5 A5 Kalta 35 W 21deg58292N 85deg132036E
6 A6 Kashira 40 W 21deg55995N 85deg151813E
7 A7 Jhirapani 54 NW 21deg595238N 85deg13976E
8 A8 Shankhaparha 61 SE 21deg565098N 85deg184828E
Ground Water Locations
Sl No
Location Code Name of Location
Distance(km) from Boundry of Mine Lease
Direction GPS Coordinate
1 GW1 Guest House 07 N 21deg582260N 85deg152420E
2 GW2 Rengalaberha (Tape water) 15 S
21deg570340N 85deg145930E
3 GW3 Kendudihi (Bore well)
39 NE 21deg593790N 85deg161740E
4 GW4 Kalata (HP)
40 W 21deg575618N 85deg130150E
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334 Water Flow Measurement Locations For water flow measurement following 2 stations were selected in
buffer zone ( refer Plate No32)
335 Noise Monitoring Locations
Noise monitoring was carried out at 8 locations as per the details given
below (refer Plate No33)
Surface Water Locations
Sl No
Location Code
Name of Location Distance(km) Direction
GPS Coordinate
1 SW1 Karo River (up stream)
05 W 21deg574244N 85deg15228E
2 SW2 Karo River (Dn stream)
13 N 21deg582933N 85deg151615E
3 SW3 Topadihi Nala
56 NE 21deg593311N 85deg175575E
Water Flow Measurement Locations
Sl No
Location Code Name of Location Distance(km) Direction
GPS Coordinate
1 WF1 Karo River (up stream)
120 SW 21deg574135N 85deg15225E
2 WF2 Karo River (Dn stream)
030 N 21deg582912N 85deg151715E
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336 Soil Quality Monitoring Locations
Soil samples were collected at 4 locations as per the details given below
(refer Plate No33)
Sl No
Location Code
Name of Location Distance (Km)
(from Lease Boundry)
Direction GPS
Coordinate
1 N1 Guest house 08 N 21deg582282N 85deg152425E
2 N2 Within lease area 030 NE 21deg574716N 85deg152377E
4 N3 Rengalberha
13 SE
21deg571911N 85deg154328E
3 N4 Parulipada 32 N 21deg593399N 85deg154679E
5 N5 Kalta 35 W 21deg58292N 85deg132036E
6 N6 Kashira 40 W 21deg55995N 85deg151813E
7 N7 Jhirapani 54 NW 21deg595238N 85deg13976E
8 N8 Shankhaparha 61 SE 21deg565098N 85deg184828E
Soil Sampling Locations
Sl No
Location Code
Name of Location
Distance from site (Km)
Direction GPS Coordinate
1 S1 Within Project 01 - 21deg574728N 85deg152104E
2 S2 Rengalaberha
11 S 21deg57948N 85deg152858E
3 S3 Kalata
34 W 21deg58022N 85deg132534E
4 S4 Kendudihi 40 NE 21deg594628N 85deg161490E
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34 Sampling Procedure 341 Micro Meteorological Monitoring
Micro meteorological station was set up on roof top of Nadidih Iron amp
Mn Mine office Guest House to record various meteorological parameters For
recording various parameters following apparatus were used
a) Thermometer (for Temperature)
b) Hygrometer (for Humidity)
c) Anemometer (for wind speed)
d) Wind vane (for wind direction)
e) Rain gauge (for Measurement of rain fall)
The Cloud cover was recorded by visual observation of the sky in
oktas Hourly data of meteorology was used for preparation of seasonal wind-
rose diagrams
342 Ambient Air Monitoring
Time averaged in-situ sampling was adopted by passing a known
volume of air through a trap and a collecting medium (filter paper and
bubbler)Fine Dust Sampler and Respirable Dust Sampler were used for the
purpose
Analytical methods followed for ambient air quality monitoring
i) Particulate Matter less than 25 micron (PM25)
The samples for PM25 were collected on filter paper by Fine dust
sampler operated at maximum rate of 1667 lpm and concentrations
were determined gravimetrically on 24 hours basis
ii) Particulate Matter less than 10 micron (PM10)
The samples for PM10 were collected on filter paper by RDSFine dust
sampler operated at maximum rate of 12 cummin1667 lpm and
concentrations were determined gravimetrically on 24 hours basis
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iii) Sulphur-dioxide (Improved West amp Gaeke Method) Sulphur-dioxide measurement was done by aspirating a measured volume
of air through sodium tetrachloromercurate solution It forms a stable
dichloro-sulphitomercurate The amount of SO2 is estimated by the reading
from spectrophotometer at 560 nm
iv) Nitrogen Oxides (Modified Jacob amp Hochheiser Method) Nitrogen oxides were estimated by bubbling air through 01 N sodium
hydroxide (with sodium arsenate) solution to form a stable solution of
sodium nitrite The nitrite ion produced during a sampling is determined
using spectrophotometer at 540 nm by reacting the exposed absorbing
reagent with phosphoric acid sulphanilamide and NEDA
v) Carbon Monoxide [IS5182 (Part-X) 1976]
Grab sample of ambient air has been taken in the sampling tube The sample
is injected into gas chromatograph (with methaniser) where it is carried from
one end of the column to other During the movement the carbon monoxide
is converted into methane and sample undergoes distribution at different
rates ultimately separating from one another The separated constituents are
detected in form of distinct peaks in the plotter
Other parameters like Ozone and Ammonia were monitoredand analyzed
by Chemical method and Indophenol Blue Method respectively Benzene
BaP trace metals etc were monitored andanalysedas per CPCB guidelines
343 Water Quality Monitoring
As per the standard practice one sample from each station was collected
once during the season Grab water samples were collected in plastic container
by standard sampling technique Necessary pre-cautions were taken for sample
preservation
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The physical parameters viz pH temperature amp conductivity were
measured at site by using portable water analysis kit (century) DO was fixed on
spot as per Winklerrsquos method Parameters like hard-ness colour taste and
odour residual chlorine and free ammonia were analysed at the site
immediately after collection of water samples The parameters as defined
ldquoGeneral Standards for Discharge of Environmental Pollutions [GSR 422(E) and
GSR 801 (E)] were analyzed as per the procedures defined in IS 3025 and
ldquostandard methods for water and waste water analysisrdquo (AWWA APHA)
344 Water Flow
Water flow measurements were carried out at 2 locations by following
the procedures as defined in IS1192
Measurement of water flow in streams consists of two aspects viz
measuring the velocity of flow in stream and estimating the cross sectional area
of the stream at the points of flow measurement These aspects were carried out
in the following manner
Flow
[(v0 +v1)2 + (d0 + d1)2 + (v1 +v2)2 (d1 +d2)2 + (vn-1 +vn)2 (dn-1
+dn)2]w
Where v0 = 0 v1 = average velocity (msec) of water at point 1 v2 = average velocity (msec) of water at point 2 vn = 0
d0 = 0
d1 = depth of water in meter at point 1
d2 = depth of water in meter at point 2
dn = 0 w = width of each segment
For measuring the velocity of flow water current meter (semitron make) was
used The water current meter was dipped into the water flow and number of
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counts per minute were recorded These counts were used to estimate the
velocity using a calibration chart for the current meter
The width and depths of the nalla streams have been measured by
conventional techniques using measuring tape for width and pole for the depth
345 Ambient Noise Level
Ambient noise level monitoring was done by an integrating sound level
meter (CR-275) of Cirrus Research Plc UK in dB(A) Out door noise
measurements were made at a height of 15m above the ground and away from
sound reflecting sources like walls buildings etc
The Ambient noise level monitoring was carried out day and night as given
below
SlNo Time (hrs) Duration (minutes)
1 0800-1100 30
2 1400-1700 30
3 1800-2100 30
4 2400-0300 30
346 Soil Quality
Soil samples were collected and analysed by following standard
procedures diagnosis and improvement of Saline and Alkali Soils Agriculture
hand book no 60 of US Department of Agriculture
Objective of study was to know quality of different soil profiles its fertility
potential and biological status (from 0 to 30 cm) in the area
3461 Sampling procedure and analysis Samples were collected upto the depth of 0-30 cm from the surface at 4
sampling spots At each spot surface litter was scrapped and samples were
taken using depth sampler These samples were kept for some time for air
drying at room temperature Samples were stored in polythene bags with label
at the top
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Soil samples were collected with the help of core sampling tube and rammer
The debris upto the surface was removed with the help of spade then core of
measured size was kept on the cleaned soil surface which was hit vertically with
the help of rammer Once the core gets in the soil the soil gets fitted it was
taken out by digging the surrounding earth with the help of shavel (A manual
agricultural implement with a curved blade fixed into a wooden handle)
Samples were analysed for the following parameters
pH
Electrical Conductivity
Nitrogen
Phosphorous
Potassium
Calcium
Magnesium
Organic Carbon
Iron
Boron
Natural Moisture content
Bulk density
Grain size distribution
Cation exchange capacity
Biological status
35 Data Analysis 351 Meteorological Study
Meteorological data was recorded hourly for 3 months Calm condition
prevailed over 3675 of the time of the study period The predominant wind
direction was WNW over 10 of the time in which speed of 10 to 1010 ms was
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recorded The next predominant directions were west over 824 of the time in
which speed of 10 to 110 ms East over 70 with wind speed of 10 to 1010
ms was recorded The seasonal wind rose diagram for 24 hours period is given
in Plate No35
The maximum amp minimum temperature relative humidity () amp
Rainfall (mm) recorded during the season are given below
352 Ambient Air Quality
Ambient air quality was monitored at 8 locations within 10 km radius of
the project site The ambient air results are given in Table Nos 34 to 311 and
the overall Maximum and Minimum values are discussed below
Sr No
Month
Parameter
Temperature (0C) Humidity () Rain fall
Max Min Max Min mm
1 March18 4037 1805 9999 711 220
2 April18 4257 1938 9999 987 138
3 May18 4317 2187 9598 1688 380
SNo Parameter PM10(microgm3) PM25(microgm3) SO2(microgm3) NOx(microgm3)
Locations Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min
1 Guest house 8125 6274 5067 3310 1432 950 2096 1340
2 Within lease area
8550 6571 5653 3668 1676 954 2717 1490
3 Rengalberha
7831 5952 5158 3942 1133 751 1701 1069
4 Parulipada 8067 6134 5092 3428 1385 871 2138 1322
5 Kalta 7338 5948 4748 3298 1134 870 2145 1149
6 Kashira 6809 5048 4548 2681 1256 760 2146 1221
7 Jhirapani 6831 5130 4695 3499 1229 654 2315 1141
8 Shankhaparha 7090 5648 5039 3598 1268 656 2172 1041
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Out of 8 locations the maximum Respirable Particulate Matter (PM10) was
found within lease (8550 microgm3) amp minimum value (5048 microgm3) was found in
Kashira village
Exhibit No 33
Out of 8 locations the maximum Fine Particulate Matter (PM25) was found
within lease (5653 microgm3) amp minimum value (2681 microgm3) was found in
Kashira village
Exhibit No 34
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Highest SO2(1676 microgm3) value was within lease and lowest SO2 value (654
microgm3) in Jhirapani village
Exhibit No 35
Similarly highest NOX (2717 microgcum) value was found within in lease and
lowest NOX value (1041 microgcum) was recorded at Shankhaparha village
Exhibit No 36
Result of other parameters such as Ozone Ammonia Carbon Mono oxides
Benzene BaP and metals As Ni and Pb are given below
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Location Guest house (A-1)
Date O3
(microgm3) CO
(microgm3) NH3
(microgm3) C6H6
(microgm3) As
(ngm3) Ni
(ngm3) BaP
(ngm3) Pb
(microgm3) 10032018 4023 75821 1369 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
11042018 3961 66528 1158 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
12052018 4523 62547 1267 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Standard 10000 200000 40000 500 600 2000 10 100
Detection Range
- - - 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100
Location Within lease area (A-2)
Date O3
(microgm3) CO
(microgm3) NH3
(microgm3) C6H6
(microgm3) As
(ngm3) Ni
(ngm3) BaP
(ngm3) Pb
(microgm3) 13032018 4263 42561 1251 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
14042018 2564 50012 1231 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
14052018 3361 52563 1124 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Standard 10000 200000 40000 500 600 2000 10 100
Detection Range
- - - 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100
Location Parulipada (A-4)
Date O3
(microgm3) CO
(microgm3) NH3
(microgm3) C6H6
(microgm3) As
(ngm3) Ni
(ngm3) BaP
(ngm3) Pb
(microgm3)
20032018 4421 70589 1563 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
23042018 3695 70856 1560 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
22052018 3256 66598 1245 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Standard 10000 200000 40000 500 600 2000 10 100
Detection Range
- - - 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100
Location Rengalberha (A-3)
Date O3
(microgm3) CO
(microgm3) NH3
(microgm3) C6H6
(microgm3) As
(ngm3) Ni
(ngm3) BaP
(ngm3) Pb
(microgm3)
17032018 4362 58963 1120 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
19042018 4521 60053 1362 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
22052018 3852 60523 1023 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Standard 10000 200000 40000 500 600 2000 10 100
Detection Range - - - 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100
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Location Kalta (A-5)
Date O3
(microgm3) CO
(microgm3) NH3
(microgm3) C6H6
(microgm3) As
(ngm3) Ni
(ngm3) BaP
(ngm3) Pb
(microgm3) 06032018 3589 60323 965 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
04042018 2948 70089 1056 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
05052018 3265 65096 1123 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Standard 10000 200000 40000 500 600 2000 10 100
Detection Range
- - - 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100
Location Kashira (A-6)
Date O3
(microgm3) CO
(microgm3) NH3
(microgm3) C6H6
(microgm3) As
(ngm3) Ni
(ngm3) BaP
(ngm3) Pb
(microgm3) 03032018 3371 60896 1456 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
04042018 4156 50956 1123 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
05052018 4256 61236 1256 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Standard 10000 200000 40000 500 600 2000 10 100
Detection Range
- - - 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100
Location Jhirapani (A-7)
Date O3
(microgm3) CO
(microgm3) NH3
(microgm3) C6H6
(microgm3) As
(ngm3) Ni
(ngm3) BaP
(ngm3) Pb
(microgm3) 26032018 4961 70456 1120 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
28042018 4582 71223 1362 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
26052018 4012 71036 1023 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Standard 10000 200000 40000 500 600 2000 10 100
Detection Range
- - - 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100
Location Shankhaparha (A-8)
Date O3
(microgm3) CO
(microgm3) NH3
(microgm3) C6H6
(microgm3) As
(ngm3) Ni
(ngm3) BaP
(ngm3) Pb
(microgm3) 24032018 3856 60985 1123 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
24042018 2963 51256 1563 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
24052018 3756 42963 1023 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Standard 10000 200000 40000 500 600 2000 10 100
Detection Range
- - - 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100
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From the Graphs it is clear that all the parameters at all the locations are within
limit (As per NAAQS Limit)
353 Water Quality
The water quality monitoring was done at 7 locations within 10 km
radius area of lease
The water results are given in Table Nos 312 amp 318
Out of 7 samples collected from different locations 3 are from surface
water and 4 samples are from ground water drinking water
Ground Water
The water samples are from Borewell (Guest House GW-1) GW-2
Regelberha Village (Hand Pump) GW-3 Kendudih Village (Hand Pump)
and GW-4 KalataResult of Relevant parameters are given below
Code No
pH
Chloride
(mgl)
Fluoride
(mgl)
Nitrate
(mgl)
Iron
(mgl)
Hardness
(mgl)
Total Coliform
(MPN100ml)
GW-1 71 2200 052 532 0098 17200 Absent
GW-2 73 3200 047 1020 0150 18000 Absent
GW-3 75 3600 062 1020 0210 19600 Absent
GW-4 76 3000 048 1650 0220 16800 Absent
Desirable Limits
IS 10500 65-85 250 100 4500 030 300 Absent
The result shows that the contribution due to the mining is negligible All the
parameters are well within the prescribed limit of IS 10500
Surface Water The water samples are from Karo Nadi (upstream SW-1) Karo Nadi
(downstream SW-2) and Topadih Nala (SW-3) Result of Relevant parameters
are given below
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Code No pH TDS
(mgl)
Chloride
(mgl)
Fluoride
(mgl)
Nitrate
(mgl)
Iron
(mgl)
Total Coliform
(MPN100ml)
SW-1 71 12300 180 026 852 0140 210
SW-2 73 14500 2020 030 1102 0120 300
SW-3 70 12100 2400 042 1360 0320 260
Desirable Limits
IS 2296 (Class C)
65-85 1500 600 150 5000 5000 5000
The result shows that the contribution due to the mining is negligible All the
parameters are well within the prescribed limit of IS 2296 (Class C)
354 Water Flow
The Water flow measurement was carried out during summer 2018 at 2
locations The details of the findings are given below
Sl No Location Flow m3hr
WF-1 Karo Nadi (Up stream) 9875
WF-2 Karo (Down stream) 9456
From the result it is clear that the area has adequate supply of surface water
355 Noise
The noise level survey was carried out at 8 locations and the details of
the survey are given hereunder
Station Code Noise level in dB(A)
Max Min Day (leq)
Night (leq)
Ambient Noise Level (dBA)
N1 Guest house 705 445 685 468
N2 Within lease area 698 443 646 469
N3 Rengalberha
598 428 548 435
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Station Code Noise level in dB(A)
N4 Parulipada 576 426 546 439
N5 Kalta 556 416 526 436
N6 Kashira 516 406 452 421
N7 Jhirapani 530 425 508 436
N8 Shankhaparha 534 435 505 440
Ambient Noise Level
Ambient noise level Within Lease (N-1amp N-2) were found to be 685 amp 646
dB(A) at day time and 468 amp 469 dB(A) at night time respectively All the
values are well within the prescribed limit of 75 and 70 dB(A) for industrial
area in day and night time respectively Near Regelberha (N-3) Parulipada (N-
4) Kalta (N-5) Kashira (N-6) Jhirapani (N-7) and Shankhaparha (N-8) the
noise levels were also within the prescribed limit 55 dB(A) amp 45 dB(A) for
residential area in day and night time respectively
356 Soil Quality
Soil may be defined as a mixture of rock and mineral material with the
organic matter Soil is the net results of the action of climate and organisms
especially plant on the earth crust The data analysis of the soil monitoring
results collected nearby lease area are given in Table No319
From the results it can be concluded that the pH of soil is normal ranging
from 529-620 average nitrogen values were in low to medium range (2630-
2940 kgha) average potassium value is also in the range of low to medium (48-
50 kgha) However the average phosphorus values were found to be medium
(1220-1480 kgha) The phosphorus value may be improved by using DAP
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36 Socio-Economic Scenario
The socio-economic scenario in the 10 kms radius of the Nadidih Iron amp
Manganese Mine of Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd based on secondary data is
collected from statistical records 2011 census data has been used for
demographic features
The buffer zone falls under district SundargarhKeojhar of Orissa Forest
land occupies a major portion of the study area The study area comprises of 16
census villages with a total population of 28694 (Ref Table No 320) The study
area is a depository of minerals particularly iron ore The economy of the area is
therefore dominated by mining and related activity Agriculture is also practiced
and is dependent on the monsoons The mining activity has led to the socio-
economic development of this area which otherwise was a backward region of
the state
The study area is having a total population with 619 of SC 6665 of ST
together they constitute about 7284 of the total population
Demographic features of study area The villages falling within the study area are listed in the Table No 321 along
with the demographic features as per the census 2011
The summary of the demographic features are given in Table No 321 and
discussed in the following paragraphs
i) Population
The total population of 16 villages is 28694 The of Schedule Caste (SC)
and Schedule Tribe (ST) to the total population is 619 amp 6665 respectively
This shows the majority of the population in rural area is under ST
category
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ii) Village size
The total households in the 16 villages are 6453 The average household
per village is 403
iii) House hold size
The average household size is 445 in rural area
iv) Sex ratio
The sex ratio of the study area is 1013 female per thousand male
population in rural area The percentage of male and female population to
the total population is 4967 and 5033 respectively
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v) Literacy
The percentage of literacy in the area is 5331 The male and female literacy
to the total population is 3087 amp 2244 respectively
vi) Occupational structure of the study area
The details of occupational structure are given in Table No 321 The
percentage of total workers to the total population in the rural area is 4024
in which main worker constitute 2371 and marginal worker constitute
1653 and remaining 5976 constitute non workers
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Demographic features and other Statistics for the Study Area
(Rural Area) as per Census 2011 Table No 321
Sl Details No
1 Total population 28694
2 No of House hold 6453
3 Average family size 445
4 Average no of house hold per village 403
5 Average population per village 1793
6 Sex ratio ndashfemales per thousand males 1013
7 Percent of male population to total population 4967
8 Percent of female population to total population 5033
9 Percent of SC population to the total population 619
10 Percent of ST population to the total population 6665
11 Percent of literate population to the total population 5331
12 Percent of Male literate population to the total population
3087
13 Percent of Female literate population to the total population
2244
14 Percent of main worker to the total population 2371
15 Percent of marginal worker to the total population 1653
16 Percent of non worker to the total population 5976
Primary survey amp its validation with secondary data (Census 2011) Primary survey was conducted during March to May 2018 amp data collected
based on specific designed Questionnaire Villages covered are Kalta Kasira
Kendudihi Rengalbeda Barpada etc There has been increase in the population
amp other related factors since 2011(male population female population SCST
population literacy working population category of workers etc)
For the study area (rural area) as per the census 2011 avg family size is 445 whereas at present as per the survey it works out to be approx 5 as detailed below
As per the census 2011in the study area
As per primary survey(approx)
Avg family size 445 5
Avg households per village
403 450
Avg population per 1793 1900
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village
Male population 4967 50
SC population 619 7
ST population 6665 70
Literacy 5331 55
Male Literacy 3087 32
Female Literacy 2244 23
Working population 4024 45
Non workers 5976 55
Other information which emerged from survey
The study area is dominated by STST population
Basic issues which needs to be addressed are related to the following
1) Education amp communication
2) Health care amp drinking water
3) Alternative Livelihood amp environmental protection
4) Sports amp culture
5) Infrastructure development
Common problems health education transport road drainage employment fuel irrigation etc
Opinion about the project
Respondents are positive about the project amp feel that the expansion project will
bring positive changes in their lives bring prosperity amp solve their day to day
problems The project will bring in employment opportunities amp this will result
in economic amp social development of the people amp area
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37 Flora and Fauna
Study of the biological environment is one of the most important aspects of
EIA This again has a special importance in case of mining project due to its
location Mining leases and surrounding area is mainly located in the forest area
The biological communities are the good indicators of climatic and edaphic
factors It is important to conserve natural flora and fauna based on EIA of an
area EIA helps to identify the impact of the mining on the ecosystem and warns
to check the damage It suggests to take measures so that a particular ecosystem
can improve instead of further damage In the preset study mainly terrestrial
ecosystem is considered here
The study was under taken during post monsoon season 2012
The list of flora and fauna in the core zone is based on the site visit and
secondary data The list of flora and fauna in the core and buffer zone is
presented in the report
The authenticated list of flora and fauna as per the above study has been
incorporated Impact of the mine on flora and fauna is discussed in Chapter-4
The mitigation measures and funds have been discussed in Chapter-5 in brief
371 Scope
1 To assess the flora and fauna present in the core site (lease area) of the
proposed project and in surrounding Buffer areas (10 Km radius
range)
2 To document cultivated and naturally occurring species in the core
site
3 Assessment of species protected by specific legislation (Rare
endangered critically endangered endemic and vulnerable)
4 To identify designated locates and features of ecological significance
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372 Activities undertaken during the study
1 Flora survey
- Tree shrub herb climber and grass species identification and
enumeration
- Diversity of species under plantations
- Analysis of Rare-Endangered-Threatened flora
2 Fauna survey
- Documentation of Avian Reptilian Insect Amphibian Mammal and
other faunal diversity
- Observations by direct and indirect evidences (Direct evidence-
Sighting and hearing Indirect evidence- Pug marks nests and other
signs
- Analysis of Scheduled species
3 Habitatmicrohabitat diversity in the project site and surrounding
areas within 1 km 5 km and 10 km range from the site
4 Photo documentation
373 Survey Limitation
This survey records the flora and fauna evident on the days of the site visit
and field survey It does not record any flora or fauna that may appear at other
times of the year and as such were not evident at the time of visit The report
represents ecological status of the area evident during the particular period of
the study
This is an ecological report and as such no reliance should be given to
comments relating to buildings engineering soils or other unrelated matters
374 Approach of the study
To assess the ecological issues and document flora and fauna associated with the
project following tasks were undertaken
(i) Preliminary visit on the site
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(ii) Desk Study
(iii) Core zone and Buffer zone Survey
375 Methodology
3751Desk Study
The purpose of the desk study was to identify habitats and species of local
conservation value which may not have been present or apparent during the
survey visit (eg springmonsoon plants) The desk study was also helpful in
understanding the historical biodiversity and ecological status of the site
The desk study was carried out by referring the hard copy literature
related to ecology and biodiversity of the region or of other related areas
encompassing the proposed site
Literature survey was also undertaken by collecting and stating research
papers and reports specific to the region
3752 Habitat Survey
To collect data on flora (Herbs Shrubs and Trees) and fauna (Birds
Mammals) various strategies were practiced These strategies differed as per the
habit and habitat of concerned group of species
376 Flora
The structure and composition of vegetation and forest cover was studied
by using Phytosociological methods Extensive field surveys were undertaken to
analyze and estimate diversity density dominance and frequency of different
members of plant population
Observations were made in the forest area as well as in non-forest areas by
laying plots and adopting quadrate method The quadrate method includes
laying down square sample plots or units for quantitative analysis of vegetation
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The sample plot method given by Clements (1898) Philips (1959) Muller and
Ellenberg (1974) and Rau and Wooten (1988) EIA Hand Book (ch7 pp44)was
followed The Quadrate sizes of 1 m x 1m 5m x 5m and 10m x 10m were taken
for herbs shrub and trees respectively
Co-existence and competition both are affected directly by the number of
individuals in the community Therefore it is essential to know the quantitative
structure of the community To characterize the community as a whole certain
derived parameters are used ie Density Frequency Abundance Importance
Value Index (IVI)
The Simpson Diversity Index gives a clear picture of community structure in
quantitative terms
To summarize the following parameters were used during the Floristic diversity
and Phytosociological assessment
(i) Density Frequency Abundance
(ii) Simpsons Index
a Simpsons Index (D)
b Simpsons Index of Diversity (1 ndash D)
377 Fauna and avifauna
The assessment of wild fauna was mostly based on random sightings For
animals other than directly sighted secondary evidences were recorded through
calls dung boles scats and spoors rub signs signs of debarking drag mark etc
For birds actual counts at each sampling site were made by walk
through in a chosen one kilometer stretch of the site and the number of birds
were directly counted and listed Species list was prepared along with taxonomic
position of each species
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3771 Sampling Stations
Majority of the region falling in the 10 km radius consist of Mining
projects Agricultural landscapes and Forest landscapes are often interrupted by
mining projects
Sampling locations were strategically selected to collect maximum data on
vegetation pattern faunal diversity and habitat diversity In total 50 samples
were taken around 14 sampling locations categorized in 7areas demarcated as
core zone (lease area) and buffer zone (up to 10 km from leasehold) of Nadidih
Feegrade mine
The areas that were visited and sampled during the survey were
Name of places sampled Distance
from the site
Dominant Features
1 Siddhamatth RF
2 Baitarni RF
3 Uliburu RF
4 Near Torha nala
5 Near Teherai Nala
6 Forests around Teherai
7 Near Suna Nadi
8 Lakhraghat
9 Forests around Koira
Within 5-10
Km
Sal dominated mixed forest
areas
10 Karo RF Within 1-5 km Sal dominated forest areas
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11 Kathmal RF
12 Karo RF
13 Kathmala RF
14 Forests around Nadidih
15 Mendhamaruni RF
16 Project site area- Nadidih
Feegrade
Within 1 km Mining dominated zone with
some vegetation pockets in
the lease area and around it
378 Observations
Observations were made for all possible habitats and flora-fauna species
in and around the site (except micro-organisms) All possible landscape features
and areas in the site and buffer areas were visited to collect the required data
The observations recorded are site time and season specific observations
However the actual observation data was supported by the data obtained from
secondary sources (reports research papers literature survey) to gather a wide
and in-depth perspective
The project being a mining project the impact of the project can be
multifold and therefore the ecological richness and sensitivity of the locations
were examined critically All the major habitats in the buffer area were visited
and observation recorded
3781 Habitat and Forest Type Diversity
The location of the project ie Nadidih Feegrade Iron amp Manganese Mines
falls into the North Western part of Orissa state and is bounded on the North by
Jharkhand State on the South by Jharsuguda amp Sambalpur district on the east
by the Rourkela Forest division and the West and North-west by Chhattisgarh
state
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The region falling into the 10 km radius from the project location is
diverse in habitat and therefore study of Habitat and Forest type diversity was
undertaken to understand different types of habitats and forests that are
prevalent in the region
Habitats are decisive factors and determine the diversity and distribution
of flora and fauna in any given ecosystem Therefore it is vital to understand
dynamics and diversity of habitats and ecosystems in and around the proposed
project Actual field observation coupled with Toposheet and Google earth
images were used to characterize and distinguish landscape diversity in the
study site and the buffer area The overall examination was carried out by
making actual visits at various pre-marked locations in the core site (lease area)
and the region falling within the 10 km radius of the project location (Buffer
area) The buffer area was divided in to two parts (5km and 10km) to make the
assessment and interpretation convenient
The Core Zone
The core zone area is a mining project proposed for lease renewal and
production enhancement The Lease area is surrounded by other mining
projects On the Western and Northern side of the mine boundary there is a
forest range which eventually merges with the Karo and Uliburu forest range
Karo river flows along the ML boundary
Majority of the landscape in the lease area (core zone) is characteristic of
degraded natural landscape as it is a mined area On the edges of the lease area
towards the Western side there are some forest patches which are dominated by
young Shorea robusta and Diospyros melanoxylon (Tendu) vegetation Most of the
herb and shrub species prevalent in the open spaces were weeds such as Lantana
Ageratum and Eupatorium The forest patches towards the Karo nala is relatively
diverse while other areas are extensively dominated by Sal (Shorea robusta)The
small patches of forest vegetation near the lease area has potential for being used
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as nesting-browsing habitats for faunal species such as a Birds Butterflies
Moths Rodents Hare Reptiles and Lizards
Forest patch around the lease area The Sal dominated Mendhamaruni range
A typical Shorea (Tree) and Eupatorium (Shrub) dominated system prevalent in
most of the vegetation around the lease area
Areas within 5 Km Range
The area falling within the 5 km range from the Core site contains major part of
Mendhamaruni Karo Kathmal and Siddhamath reserve forests The landscape
contains various mining projects and most of the forest patches are therefore
discontinuous and the agricultural habitats are only limited near some of the
villages The overall landscape in 5 km radius consists of 60 percent mine
dominated degraded landscapes and 30 percent reserve forest areas The reserve
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forest areas of Mendhamaruni Karo Uliburu Kajhurdihi and Siddhamath
represent the natural landscapes of the region
Areas within 10 Km Range Buffer Region
Within the 10 km area comprising the Buffer region there are some major
reserve forests such as such as Mendhamaruni Karo Uliburu Siddhamath
Kathmal and Baitarani These forests represent the natural ecology of the region
and are mostly characterized by plant species such as Shorea robusta Diospyros
melanoxylon Diospyros montanna Terminalia arjuna Terminalia tomentosa
Anogeissus latifolia Buchanania lanzan Haldina cordifolia Madhuca indica etc The
overall landscape is undulating and the elevation ranges from 1900-2300 ft
The dominant vegetation in the forests seen in the Buffer region can be broadly
categorized as a Moist and Dry Sal Forest (Government of Orissa 1994) The
forest type prevalent in the buffer area can be classified on the basis Champion
and Seth classification (1968) as Northern Tropical Moist Deciduous Sal (80 )
and Northern Tropical Dry Deciduous forest (20)
Important tree species associated with Sal in these forests are
Anogeissus latifolia Bauhinia semla B vahlii Bombax ceiba Careya arborea Casearia
elliptica C graveolens Cassia fistula Catunaregam spinosa Chloroxylon swetenoides
Dalbergia latifolia Diospyros melanoxylon D montana Garuga pinnata Grewia
tiliaefolia Haldina cordifolia Hymenodictyon orixense Kydia calycina Lagerstromia
Macaranga peltata Miliusa velutina Mitragyna parvifolia Pterocarpus marsupium
Schleichera oleosa Spondias pinnata Symplocos cochinchinensis Syzygium cumini
Terminalia tomentosa T bellirica Trichilia connaroides and Ziziphus rugosa
Majority of the landscape falling in the buffer region is dominated by industrial
and mining projects wastelands and discontinuous agricultural landscapes
Natural landscape and forest cover is interrupted by various mining projects and
there has been cumulative degradation of the natural landscape Majority of the
reserve forests observed during the study were fragmented
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Summary of Habitat Diversity Survey
Approximate percentage of natural habitats or forest area in the Lease area 60-
70
Type of the habitat or forests system present in the Lease area
(i) Sal dominated forest patches
(ii) Moist mixed deciduous forests
Type of the habitat and Forest systems present in the Buffer region
i Northern dry mixed deciduous forests
ii Northern Tropical Moist Deciduous Sal
forests
iii Northern Tropical Dry Deciduous forest
iv Moist mixed deciduous forests
v Northern tropical wet evergreen or semi-
evergreen forests
vi Scrub lands
Bioogegraphic province
(1) Sal Zone
Potential vegetation type (2) Shorea ndash Buchnania-Terminalia
(3) Shorea-Terminalia-Adina Reserve forests in the Buffer region
Mendhamaruni KhajurdihiKaro Siddhamath Baitarani Uliburu
High diversity reserve forests
Karo RF Baitarni RF Low diversity reserve forests Mendhamaruni Kathmal
Siddhamath and Uliburu
National parks and Sanctuaries in the Buffer region None
Rivers in the buffer region Karo Torha
Dominating soil Grey greenish-grey brown to reddish-brown
Flora in the Core zone
The Core zone (Lease area) has small vegetation on the western periphery and
some plantation areas The species of plants observed in the nearby areas are
characteristic of disturbed and degraded natural systems The tree diversity
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indicated dominance of Shorea robusta but the herbs and shrubs diversity was
dominated by weeds and exotic species In total 89 species of plants were
observed in the core site (within the lease boundary) The floral diversity in the
core site included 32 species of trees 20 species of Shrubs 25 species of Herbs
and Grasses 11 species of Climbers and 1 species of Parasite
No species classified as Rare Endangered or Threatened were observed during
the study in the lease area But in the adjoining forest ranges there can be
presence of ecologically important and protected species
A detailed list of Flora observed in the Core site is shown in the Table No 322
During the quadrate study it was observed that Shorea robusta - Sal(IVI
144)followed byLannea coromandelicandash Shemat (IVI 33)Holarrhena antidysenterica
(IVI 20) and Acacia aurculiformis (IVI 16) were the most common species in the
core site Acacia aurculiformisis planted across at various locations as over dump
plantation
A detailed list of Phytosociological observation and calculation is represented in
Table No 333
Flora diversity observed in Buffer area
During the study various forest areas in the buffer region were visited and
quadrates were laid at regular intervals to collect representative data of floral
diversity of the region
In total 218 species were encountered during the study which included 71
species of Trees 51 species of herbs 40 species of Shrubs 36 species of climbers
15 species of Grass and 5 species of Epiphytes and Parasites
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Dominant species Various areas (Forest River Open landscapes) in the Buffer
region were examined and data was collected to understand species dominance
and composition in the buffer region
Almost all of the forest patches showed a heavy dominance of Shorea robusta (IVI
180) followed by other species such as Holarrhena antidysenterica (IVI 15)
Terminalia tomentosa (IVI 10) Anogeissus latifolia (IVI 75) Buchnania lanzan (IVI
7) Madhuca indica (IVI 68) Diospyros melanozylon (IVI 65) and so on
It can be clearly seen here that the overall forest composition is dominated by
Shorea robusta (Sal) and other Tree species are secondary associates The under
stories of almost all of the forested areas visited are very low in diversity and
density In the open spaces the area is occupied by Shorea robusta and Holarrhena
antidysenterica regeneration
Chromolaena odorata along with Ageratum conyzoides are the most common species
of shrubs prevalent in most of the locations Some forest area also has a Hyptis
and Cassia tora
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The Tree composition dominated by Shorea robusta
A typical Shorea robusta dominated forest ecosystem
Domesticated plants during the survey
List of plant species associated with plantations avenues and agricultural
landscapes (Domestic plants) were made In total 27 species of plants were
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observed to be very commonly used as domesticated species in the nearby
locations of the project site and the buffer region Most of these species are exotic
species Native species must be promoted to enhance the native ecology List of
Domesticated plants observed during the study can be seen in Table No 324
Agriculture and Horticulture plant species Some common plants planted in
orchards and plantations by locals are
Sr no
Fruiting plants Major Field crops
Vegetables
1 Mango Paddy Sweet Potato
2 Citrus Maize Chilly
3 Cashew Greengram Onion
4 Banana Blackgram Potato
5 Litchi Wheat Tomato
6 Guava Groundnut
7 Redgram
A rice farm system at one of the locations in the buffer region
Ecologically important species
Plant species form the basis of ecological interaction in nature In the web of life
and natural ecology the diversity density and abundance of plants species are
decisive factors More the native plants better is the associated faunal diversity
Documenting local species that are ecologically important may be helpful in
restoration and greenbelt development planning With the help of actual field
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observations and literature review a list of plant species that are ecologically
significant was prepared These plant species are considered ecologically
important as they attract and support faunal diversity These plants can be
helpful in restoration of natural ecology if planted in strategic composition
List of the Ecological Important plants found in the Buffer region is shown in the
Table No325
Rare Endangered vulnerable or protected species in the region
The project core and the buffer area falls into the Sal dominated moist and dry
deciduous forest ecosystem in North Orissa The floristic composition is totally
dominated by Shorea robusta (Sal) However there are also groups of key
ecological importance such as a Ficus Syszigium Terminalia Madhuca
Buchania Lannea and Garuga that are frequent throughout the composition
Other than the common species that represent the general structure of the forest
there are many species that are rare endangered vulnerable or nearly
threatened These species often have very niche temporal and spatial
distribution and may not be encountered during a short term study or survey
However a list of Rare Endangered Vulnerable or Near Threatened species was
extracted on the basis of literature review by analysis of the species distribution
and examining the possibility of being found in the buffer region There can be
around 25 species that are classified as Rare Endangered and Threatened (RET)
found in the forests ranges present in the buffer area
A list of these species is shown in Table No326
Only 7 species out of these 25 mentioned in the RET list were actually observed
during the study in the buffer region of the project
Summary of the Floristic Survey
Number of Tree species in the core site (Actual observation) 32
Total number of plant species observed in the core site during the study (Actual
observation) 89
Total number of species observed in the Buffer area during the study (Actual
observation) 218
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Rare Endangered vulnerable or protected species encountered in the project site
area None
Rare Endangered vulnerable or protected species encountered in the Buffer
area 7 plants species as Endangered and Vulnerable
Plant species like Rouvolfia serpentine (Endangered) Dalbergia
latifolia(Endangered)and Oroxylum indicum (Endangered) Pterocarpus
marsupium (Endangered)Symplocos racemosa(Critically Endangered) and
Embellia ribes(Vulnerable) are species that were found in the buffer region
during the survey
379 Faunal diversity
The Core Zone is a mining dominated landscape and therefore not much
sightings of Fauna was possible The Faunal diversity in the core site was limited
to Butterflies insects Rats and common lizards The core site has a very poor
Avifaunal diversity Possibility of bigger mammals is very low due to the
cumulative disturbance caused by the mine dominated landscape In the Buffer
zone due to the presence of Reserve forests there was a good diversity of Birds
Butterflies and Other insects
To study faunal diversity and richness in the area random sightings were
preferred and various methods of observation were practiced For reptiles stone
lifting was done rock crevices and wall space of structures in the site were
checked Amphibians were searched near the stagnant water pools and small
streams Insects were observed on underside of leaves nests rock crevices
bushes and other places Birds were studied by undertaking several field trails in
and around the site
The observations made during the study phase in the site are as follows
Mammal diversity
No mammals other than common Squirrel and domesticated cows or dogs were
seen in and around the core zone On random survey and talking with local
people it was learnt that Jackals and Sloth bear are found in the reserve forest
areas in the Buffer zone There were no leopard pugmarks encountered during
the study On the basis of direct sightings questions and indirect evidences the
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presence of Faunal species such as Wild Boar Jackals Fox Hare Porcupine and
Indian Mongoose were validated
List of Mammals that can be found in the buffer region is shown in the Table
No327
Avian diversity
In areas falling within the core site (lease area) and adjoining areas 26 species of
birds were observed during the study The observations were made based on
direct sightings and bird calls In the observed list of birds none of the species
were classified as Endangered or rare
While surveying the buffer area 70 species of birds were observed All of these
birds observed were of Least concern classification It must be noted here that
though the bird species recorded during the survey are of least concern
classification necessary steps must be undertaken to reduce the impact on the
reserve forest areas that support majority of the Avian diversity
A list of Bird species observed during the study is shown in Table No328
Domesticated animals
At some open spaces near the project location domesticated Urban diversity
specific animals such as a Stray dogs (Canis lupus) and domestic cows(Bos
primigenius indicus)are common in and around the proposed project site
Summary of faunal observations
Number of Bird species observed in core site 26
Number of Reptile observed in the core site 3
Number of Amphibian species observed in the core site 2
Number of Bird species observed in the 10 km radius 70
Number of Reptile observed in the 10 km radius 7
Number of Amphibian species observed in the 10 km radius 4
Domesticated animals found in the actual project site 0
Domesticated animals sighted in the MIDC area 2
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Mammal species sighted in the Buffer region Jackal Mongoose Black Nape
Hare Wild Boar
3710 Diversity Index Calculation
Diversity Index was calculated based on the observations made The diversity
Index was used to compare the core site and the buffer region
Core Site
(i) Simpsons Index (D) 0130
(ii) Simpsons Index of Diversity 1 ndash D 0870
Buffer Region
The buffer region can be further divided into 6 major areas The Diversity index
of these areas is given below
Sr No
Reserve forests Simpsons Index (D) Simpsons Index of Diversity 1 - D
1 Baitarni RF 0056 0944
2 Kathmal 0185 0815
3 Khjuradihi 0121 0879
4 Mendhamaruni 0103 0897
As observed from the above Table the buffer region is more diverse and rich
than the core site
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3711 Tables
Floral diversity in core site
Table No 322
Sr No Plant name Habit Family
1 Anacardium occidentale Tree Anacardiaceae
2 Buchanania lanzan Tree Anacardiaceae
3 Alstonia scholaris
Tree Apocynaceae
4 Holarrhena antidysenterica Tree Apocynaceae
5 Garuga pinnata
Tree Burseraceae
6 Cassia fistula Tree Caesalpinaceae
7 Cassia Siamea Tree Caesalpinaceae
8 Anogeissus latifolia
Tree Combretaceae
9 Terminalia tomentosa Tree Combretaceae
10 Shorea Robusta Tree Dipterocarpaceae
11 Diospyros melanoxylon
Tree Ebenaceae
12 Diospyros montana
Tree Ebenaceae
13 Bridelia retusa
Tree Euphorbiaceae
14 Pongamia pinnata Tree Fabaceae
15 Gmelina arborea Tree Lamiaceae
16 Azadirachta indica Tree Meliaceae
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17 Acacia aurculiformis Tree Mimosaceae
18 Acacia catechu
Tree Mimosaceae
19 Albizzia lebbeck
Tree Mimosaceae
20 Haldina cordifolia Tree Rubiaceae
21 Aegle marmelos Tree Rutaceae
22 Holoptelia integrifolia
Tree Ulmaceae
23 Trema orientalis Tree Ulmaceae
24 Butea monosperma
Tree Fabaceae
25 Careya arborea
Tree Lecythedaceae
26 Casearia tomentosa
Tree Flacourtiaceae
27 Heterophragma quadriloculare
Tree Bignoniaceae
28 Lagerstromia parviflora
Tree Lythraceae
29 Lannea coromandelica
Tree Anacardiaceae
30 Madhuca indica
Tree Sapotaceae
31 Mangifera indica
Tree Anacardiaceae
32 Pterocarpus marsupium
Tree Fabaceae
33 Adhatoda vasica Shrubs Acanthaceae
34 Andrographis paniculata Shrubs Acanthaceae
35 Barleria cristata Shrubs Acanthaceae
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36 Barleria montana Shrubs Acanthaceae
37 Calotropis procera Shrubs Asclepiadaceae
38 Ageratum conyzoides Shrubs Asteraceae
39 Cassia tora Shrubs Caesalpiniaceae
40 Combretum nanum Shrubs Combretaceae
41 Dioscorea pentaphylla Shrubs Dioscoreaceae
42 Jatropha curcas Shrubs Euphorbiaceae
43 Crotalaria juncea Shrubs Fabaceae
44 Desmodium gangeticum Shrubs Fabaceae
45 Desmodium velutinum Shrubs Fabaceae
46 Tephrosia sps Shrubs Fabaceae
47 Hyptis suaveolens Shrubs lamiaceae
48 Sida acuta Shrubs Malvaceae
49 Sida cordifolia Shrubs Malvaceae
50 Urena lobata Shrubs Malvaceae
51 Lantana camara Shrubs Verbenaceae
52 Tribulus terrestris Shrubs Zygophyllaceae
53 Loranthus longiflorus Parasite Loranthaceae
54 Dicliptera sps Herb Acanthaceae
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55 Hygrophila spinosa Herb Acanthaceae
56 Justicia betonica Herb Acanthaceae
57 Lepidagathis Herb Acanthaceae
58 Chromolaena odorata Herb Asteraceae
59 Eclipta prostrata Herb Asteraceae
60 Fimbristylis Herb Cyperaceae
61 Phyllanthus niruri Herb Euphorbiaceae
62 Tephrosia tinctoria Herb Fabaceae
63 Mimosa pudica Herb Leguminosae
64 Argemone mexicana Herb Papaveraceae
65 Limnophila indica Herb Plantaginaceae
66 Lindernia crustacea Herb Scrophulariaceae
67 Apluda mutica Grasses Poaceae
68 Chloris barbata Grasses Poaceae
69 Cynodon dactylon Grasses Poaceae
70 Dicanthium sps Grasses Poaceae
71 Dichanthium annulatum Grasses Poaceae
72 Eragrostis unioloides Grasses Poaceae
73 Heteropogon contortus Grasses Poaceae
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74 Iseilema laxum Grasses Poaceae
75 Oplismenus burmannii Grasses Poaceae
76 Setaria verticillata Grasses Poaceae
77 Themeda arundinacea Grasses Poaceae
78 Themeda quadrivalvis Grasses Poaceae
79 Cryptolepis buchanani Climber Asclepiadaceae
80 Hemidesmus indica Climber Asclepiadaceae
81 Ipomea carnea Climber Convolvulaceae
82 Rivea hypocrateriformis Climber Convolvulaceae
83 Dioscorea pentaphylla Climber Dioscoreaceae
84 Dioscorea bulbifera Climber Dioscoreaceae
85 Mucuna pruriens Climber Fabaceae
86 Smilax macrophylla Climber Liliaceae
87 Woodfordia floribunda Climber Lythraceae
88 Cissampelos pareira Climber Menispermaceae
89 Vitis tomentosa Climber Vitaceae
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Floristic diversity observed in the buffer area
Table No 323
Sr No Scientific name Habit Family
1 Acacia catechu Tree Mimosaceae
2 Aegle marmelos Tree Rutaceae
3 Albizia lebbeck Tree Mimosaceae
4 Alstonia scholaris Tree Apocynaceae
5 Annona squamosa Tree Annonaceae
6 Anogeissus acuminata Tree Combretaceae
7 Anogeissus latifolia Tree Combretaceae
8 Artocarpus heterophyllus Tree Moraceae
9 Bauhinia racemosa Tree Leguminosae
10 Bauhinia variegata Tree Leguminosae
11 Bixa orellana Tree Violaceae
12 Bombac ceiba Tree Bombacaceae
13 Bridelia retusa Tree Phyllanthaceae
14 Buchanania lanzan Tree Anacardiaceae
15 Butea monosperma Tree Leguminosae
16 Careya arborea Tree Lecythedaceae
17 Casearia tomentosa Tree Flacourtiaceae
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18 Caseria graveolens Tree Flacourtiaceae
19 Cassia fistula Tree Leguminosae
20 Chloroxylon swietenia Tree Meliaceae
21 Choclospermum gossypium Tree Choclospermaceae
22 Dalbergia paniculata Tree Leguminosae
23 Dalbergia sisoo Tree Leguminosae
24 Diospyros melanoxylon Tree Ebenaceae
25 Diospyros montana Tree Ebenaceae
26 Ficus asperrimia Tree Moraceae
27 Ficus beneghalensis Tree Moraceae
28 Ficus glormerata Tree Moraceae
29 Ficus infectoria Tree Moraceae
30 Oroxylon indicum Tree Bignoniaceae
31 Flacourtia indica Tree Flacourtiaceae
32 Garuga pinnata Tree Burseraceae
33 Grewia tiliaefolia Tree Tiliaceae
34 Haldina cordifolia Tree Rubiaceae
35 Holarrhena antidysenterica Tree Apocynaceae
36 Holoptelea integrifolia Tree Ulmaceae
37 Hymenodictyon excelsum Tree Rubiaceae
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38 Kydia calycina Tree Malvaceae
39 Lagerstroemia parviflora Tree Lytheraceae
40 Lannea coromandelica Tree Anacardiaceae
41 Madhuca indica Tree Sapotaceae
42 Mallotus phillipensis Tree Euphorbiaceae
43 Mangifera indica Tree Anacardiaceae
44 Meyna laxiflora Tree Rubiaceae
45 Miliusa velutina Tree Annonaceae
46 Mitragyna parvifolia Tree Rubiaceae
47 Morinda tinctoria Tree Rubiaceae
48 Ougeinia oojeinensis Tree Leguminoseae
49 Phoenix sylvestris Tree Palmae
50 Polyalthia cerasoides Tree Annonaceae
51 Pongamia pinnata Tree Leguminoseae
52 Pterocarpus marsupium Tree Leguminoseae
53 Randia dumetorum Tree Rubiaceae
54 Schleichera oleosa Tree Sapindaceae
55 Semecarpus anacardium Tree Anacardiaceae
56 Shorea Robusta Tree Dipterocarpaceae
57 Sterculia urens Tree Sterculiaceae
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58 Symplocos racemosa Tree Symplocaceae
59 Syzigium cumini Tree Myrtaceae
60 Tamarindus indica Tree Leguminoseae
61 Tectona grandis Tree Lamiaceae
62 Tephrosia tinctoria Tree Leguminoseae
63 Terminalia arjuna Tree Combretaceae
64 Terminalia alata Tree Combretaceae
65 Terminalia bellerica Tree Combretaceae
66 Terminalia chebula Tree Combretaceae
67 Terminalia tomentosa Tree Combretaceae
68 Vitex negundo Tree Verbenaceae
69 Xylia xylocarpa Tree Leguminoseae
70 Zizyphus jujuba Tree Rhamnaceae
71 Zizyphus rugosa Tree Rhamnaceae
72 Abutilon indicum Shrub Malvaceae
73 Adhatoda vasica Shrub Acanthaceae
74 Baliospermum montanum Shrub Euphorbiaceae
75 Barleria prionitis Shrub Acanthaceae
76 Caesalpinia bonducella Shrub Leguminosae
77 Cajanus cajan Shrub Leguminosae
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78 Calotropis gigantea Shrub Asclepiadaceae
79 Cassia alata Shrub Leguminosae
80 Cassia tora Shrub Leguminosae
81 Celosia argentia Shrub Amaranthaceae
82 Clerodendron infortunatum Shrub Verbenaceae
83 Clerodendrum serratum Shrub Vebenaceae
84 Colebrookia oppositifolia Shrub Labiatae
85 Corchorus aestuans Shrub Tiliaceae
86 Corchorus olitorius Shrub Tiliaceae
87 Crotolaria hirsuta Shrub Leguminosae
88 Crotolaria juncea Shrub Leguminosae
89 Desmodium triflorum Shrub Fabaceae
90 Ecbolium linneanum Shrub Acanthaceae
91 Eranthemum purpurascens Shrub Acanthaceae
92 Flemingia sps Shrub Fabaceae
93 Gymnema sylvestris Shrub Asclepiadaceae
94 Helicteres isora Shrub Sterculiaceae
95 Hyptis suaveolens Shrub Lamiaceae
96 Impatiens balsamina Shrub Balsaminaceae
97 Indigofera cassioides Shrub Fabaceae
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98 Indigofera trita Shrub Fabaceae
99 Lantana camara Shrub Verbenaceae
100 Leea asiatica Shrub Vitaceae
101 Leea indica Shrub Vitaceae
102 Leea macrophylla Shrub Vitaceae
103 Leonotis nepetifolia Shrub Labiatae
104 Leucas lanata Shrub Lamiaceae
105 Ludwigia octovalvis Shrub Onagraceae
106 Mimosa pudica Shrub Mimosaceae
107 Ocimum basilicum Shrub Labiatae
108 Orthosiphon sps Shrub Lamiaceae
109 Ruellia tuberosa Shrub Acanthaceae
110 Securinega Shrub Euphorbiaceae
111 Woodfordia floribunda Shrub Lythraceae
112 Loranthus longiflorus Parasite Loranthaceae
113 Macrosolen Parasite Loranthaceae
114 Viscum Parasite Viscaceae
115 Acampe praemorsa Orchid Orchidaceae
116 Vanda tesselata Orchid Leguminosae
117 Achyranthes aspera Herb Amarantaceae
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118 Acmella uliginosa Herb Asteraceae
119 Ageratum conyzoides Herb Asteraceae
120 Amaranthus spinosus Herb Amarantaceae
121 Ammannia octandra Herb Lytheraceae
122 Andrographis paniculata Herb Acanthaceae
123 Anisomeles indica Herb Labiatae
124 Argemone mexicana Herb Papaveraceae
125 Bidens bipinnata Herb Asteraceae
126 Bidens pilosa Herb Asteraceae
127 Boerhavia diffusa Herb Nyctaginaceae
128 Capparis sepiaria Herb Capparidaceae
129 Chrozophora prostrata Herb Euphorbiaceae
130 Chrozophora rottleri Herb Euphorbiaceae
131 Cleome viscosa Herb Cappraceae
132 Commelina benghalensis Herb Commelinaceae
133 Commelina maculata Herb Commelinaceae
134 Commelina sps Herb Commelinaceae
135 Cyanotis fasciculata Herb Commelinaceae
136 Cyanotis tuberosa Herb Commelinaceae
137 Cyperus rotundus Herb Cyperaceae
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138 Cyperus sps Herb Cyperaceae
139 Desmodium gangeticum Herb Leguminosae
140 Dicliptera sps Herb Acanthaceae
141 Eclipta prostrata Herb Asteraceae
142 Fimbristylis Herb Cyperaceae
143 Hygrophila spinosa Herb Acanthaceae
144 Lepidagathis Herb Acanthaceae
145 Limnophila indica Herb Plantaginaceae
146 Lindernia crustacea Herb Scrophulariaceae
147 Mimosa pudica Herb Leguminosae
148 Parthenium hysterophorus Herb Asteraceae
149 Phyllanthus niruri Herb Euphorbiaceae
150 Physalis micrantha Herb Euphorbiaceae
151 Pozoulzia pentandra Herb Urticaceae
152 Rostellularia crinita Herb Acanthaceae
153 Sida cordifolia Herb Malvaceae
154 Smithia conferta Herb Leguminosae
155 Spermacoce articularis Herb Rubiaceae
156 Spermacoce pusila Herb Rubiaceae
157 Spilanthes paniculata Herb Asteraceae
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158 Stylosanthes hamata Herb Fabaceae
159 Synedrella nodiflora Herb Asteraceae
160 Tephrosia purpurea Herb Leguminosae
161 Torenia sps Herb Scrophulariaceae
162 Tribulus terrestris Herb Zygophyllaceae
163 Tridax procumbens Herb Asteraceae
164 Triumfetta rhomboidea Herb Tiliaceae
165 Urena lobata Herb Malvaceae
166 Alternenthera erecta Herb Amaranthaceae
167 Dichanthium annulatum Grass Gramineae
168 Apluda sps Grass Gramineae
169 Chloris barbata Grass Gramineae
170 Chrysopgon montanus Grass Gramineae
171 Cynodon dactylon Grass Gramineae
172 Dactyloctenium aegyptiacum Grass Gramineae
173 Echinochloa colonum Grass Gramineae
174 Eragrostis tenella Grass Gramineae
175 Eragrostis unioloides Grass Gramineae
176 Eulaliopsis binata Grass Gramineae
177 Heteropogon contortus Grass Gramineae
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178 Ischaemum pilosum Grass Gramineae
179 Panicum pumilum Grass Gramineae
180 Pennisetum hohenackeri Grass Gramineae
181 Sehima sulcatum Grass Gramineae
182 Themeda quadrivalvis Grass Gramineae
183 Abrus precatorius Climber Leguminosae
184 Ampelocissus Climber Vitaceae
185 Argyreia Climber Convolvulaceae
186 Aristolochia indica Climber Aristolochiaceae
187 Bauhinia vahlii Climber Leguminosae
188 Butea superba Climber Leguminosae
189 Calycopteris floribunda Climber Combretaceae
190 Cardiospermum halicacabum Climber Anacardiaceae
191 Celastrus paniculata Climber Celastraceae
192 Clitoria biflora Climber Leguminosae
193 Coccinia grandis Climber Cucurbitaceae
194 Combretum decandrum Climber Combretaceae
195 Combretum ovalifolium Climber Combretaceae
196 Cryptolepis buchanani Climber Asclepiadaceae
197 Cuscuta reflexa Climber Convolvulaceae
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198 Dioscorea bulbifera Climber Dioscoreaceae
199 Dioscorea dremona Climber Dioscoreaceae
200 Evolvulus alsinoides Climber Convolvulaceae
201 Indigofera linifolia Climber Leguminosae
202 Indigofera pulchella Climber Leguminosae
203 Ipmoea hederifolia Climber Convolvulaceae
204 Ipomoea aquatica Climber Convolvulaceae
205 Ipomoea carnea Climber Convolvulaceae
206 Ipomoea pes caprae Climber Convolvulaceae
207 Jasminum arborescens Climber Oleaceae
208 Lagenaria siceraria Climber Cucurbitaceae
209 Luffa acutangula Climber Cucurbitaceae
210 Momordica dioica Climber Cucurbitaceae
211 Mucuna pruriens Climber Leguminosae
212 Mukia maderaspatana Climber Cucurbitaceae
213 Smilax macrophylla Climber Liliaceae
214 Tinospora cordifolia Climber Menispermaceae
215 Trichosanthes cucumerina Climber Cucurbitaceae
216 Trichosanthes cucumerina Climber Cucurbitaceae
217 Vigna trilobata Climber Fabaceae
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218 Ziziphus oenoplia Climber Rhamnaceae
Checklist of Domestic plant species observed in and around the actual project
location
Table No 324
Sr No Botanical Name Family Local Name Habitat Status
1 Acacia auriculiformis ACunnexBenth
Mimosaceae Australian babhul
Tree E
2 Anacardium occidentale Linn
Anacardiaceae Kaju Tree E
3 Callistemon Citrinus (Curtis) Stapf
Myrtaceae Bottle brush Tree E
4 Cassia siamea leguminoasae Chakunda Tree E
5 Gmelina arbore linn Casurinaceae Suru Tree N
6 Delonix regia Fabaceae Gulmohar Tree E
7 Grevillea robusta A Cunn Proteaceae Silver Oak Tree E
8 Leucaena leucocephala (Lamk) De Wit
Mimosaceae Subabhul Tree E
9 Manilkara zapota (Linn) van Royen
Sapotaceae Chiku Tree E
10 Plumeria alba Linn Apocynaceae Chapha (Pa) Tree E
11 Plumeria rubra linn Apocynaceae lal chafa Tree E
12 Polyalthia longifolia (Sonn) Thw
Annonaceae Asupalav (Pasarat)
Tree E
13 Psidium guajava Linn Myrtaceae Peru Tree E
14 Caesalpinia pulcherima (Linn) Sw
Caesalpiniaceae Shankasur Shrub E
15 Musa paradisiaca X Musaceae Banana Shrub E
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16 Lantana camara Linn Verbenaceae Ghaneri Herb E
17 Aegle marmelos (Linn ) Correa
Rutaceae Bel Tree N
18 Artocarpus heterophyllus Lamk
Moraceae Phanas Tree N
19 Cicca acida (L) Marr Phyllanthaceae Amla Tree N
20 Citrus acida Myrtaceae Lemon Tree N
21 Madhuca indica Gmel Sapotaceae Moha Tree N
22 Mangifera indica Linn Anacardiaceae Amba Tree N
23 Bambusa bambos (L) Voss Poaceae Bamboo Grass N
24 Tectona grandis Lamiaceae Sagwan Tree N
25 Moringa pterigosperma Gaertn
Moringaceae Shevga Tree N
26 Michelia champaka Magnoliaceae Champa Tree N
27 Annona squamosa Annonaceae Sitaphal Tree N
Ecologically Important Species Table No 325
Sr No Plant species
Common Name Family Habit Status
Main Attractant for animals
1 Acacia catechu Khair Leguminosae Tree Native Flowers
2 Aegele marmelos Bel Rutaceae Tree Native Flowers and fruits
3 Albizia lebbeck Kala-siris Leguminosae Tree Native Flower and Fruits
4 Anogeissus latifolia Dhaora Sappotaceae Tree Native Fruits
5 Bauhinia purpurea Keolar Leguminosae Tree Native Flowers
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6 Bauhinia racemosa Asta Leguminosae Tree Native Flowers
7 Bombax ceiba Semal Malvaceae Tree Native Flowers
8 Bridelia retusa Kasai Euphorbiaceae Tree Native Fruits
9 Buchanania latifolia Achar Anacardiaceae Tree Native Fruits
10 Butea monosperma Palas Leguminosae Tree Native Flowers
11 Carreya arborea Kumbhi Lecythedaceae Tree Native Flowers
12 Casaeria graveolens Gilchi Samydaceae Tree Native
13 Cassia fistula Amaltas Leguminosae Tree Native Fruits
14 Chloroxylon swietenia Bhirra Meliaceae Tree Native
15 Dalbergia latifolia Shisham Leguminosae Tree Native
16 Dalbergia sisoo Sisoo Leguminosae Tree Native Fruits
17 Diospyros melanoxylon Tendu Ebenaceae Tree Native Fruits
18 Diospyros montana Bistendu Ebenaceae Tree Native Fruits
19 Ficus benghalensis Bar Moraceae Tree Native Fruits
20 Ficus glomerata Gular Moraceae Tree Native Fruits
21 Ficus infectoria Pakar Moraceae Tree Native Fruits
22 Ficus religiosa Pipal Moraceae Tree Native Fruits
23 Flacourtia indica Native Fruits
24 Garuga pinnata Kekad Burseraceae Tree Native Flowers and fruits
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25 Gmelina arborea Gamari Verbenaceae Tree Native Flower
26 Grewia tilifolia Dhaman Tiliaceae Tree Native Flower
27 Holoptelia integrifolia Chirol Ulmaceae Tree Native Fruit
28 Lagerstroemia parviflora Seja Lythraceae Tree Native Flower
29 Lannea coromondalica Jhingan Anacardiaceae Tree Native Fruits
30 Madhuca longifolia Mahua Euphorbiaceae Tree Native Flowers
31 Mangifera indica Am Anacardiaceae Tree Native Flower and Fruits
32 Pongamia pinnata Karanj Leguminosae Tree Native Flowers
33 Pterocarpus marsupium Bijasal Leguminosae Tree Native Fruits
34 Schleichera oleosa Kusum Sapindaceae Tree Native Fruits
35 Shorea robusta Sal Dipterocarpaceae Tree Native Fruits
36 Sterculia urens Kulu Sterculiaceae Tree Native Fruits
37 Tamarindus indica Imli Leguminosae Tree Introduced Fruits
38 Tectona grandis Sagon Verbenaceae Tree Native Flowers
39 Terminalia arjuna Arjun Combretaceae Tree Native Fruits and flowers
40 Terminalia belerica Bahera Combretaceae Tree Native Flowers
41 Terminalia chebula Harra Combretaceae Tree Native Flowers
42 Terminalia tomentosa Tondri Combretaceae Tree Native Flowers
Rare Endangered Threatened or Volnerable species ( in the Odisha state )
that may have distribution in the reserve forests in the Buffer zone
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Table No 326
Sr no Scientific name Status Orissa
1 Saraca asoca CR
2 Symplocos racemosa CR
3 Cordia macleodii EN
4 Gloriosa superba EN
5 Mucuna gigantea EN
6 Oroxylon indicum EN
7 Piper longum EN
8 Pterocarpus marsupium EN
9 Rovolfia serpentina EN
10 Stereospermum picta EN
11 Uraria picta EN
12 Xylocarpus granatum EN
13 Celastrus paniculatus VU
14 Crateva magna VU
15 Embellia ribes VU
16 Garcinia zanthochymus VU
17 Gardenia gummifera VU
18 Gnetum ula VU
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19 Hedychium coronarium VU
20 Litsea VU
21 Operculina turpethum VU
22 Merremia turpethum VU
23 Pueraria tuberosa VU
24 Strychnos potatorum VU
25 Eulohia herbacea NT
Mammal in Buffer area
Table No 327
Sr
No
Common
Name
Scientific
Name
Family Feed
ing
Stat
us
Schedule
of
Wildlife
(Protectio
n) Act
1972)
IUCN
Category
Core
Zone
Buffer
Zone
Mammals
1 Hyaena Hyaena
hyaena
Hyaenidae C III Near
Threatened
- +
2 Jackal Canis aureus Canidae C II Least
Concern
- +
3 Fox Vulpes
bengalensis
Canidae C - Least
Concern
- -
4 Barking
deer
Muntiacus
muntjak
Cervidae H III Least
Concern
- -
5 Spotted deer Axis axis Cervidae H III Least
Concern
- +
6 Blue bull Boselaphus
tragocamelus
Bovidae H III Least
Concern
- -
7 Sambar Rusa unicolor Cervidae H III Vulnerable - -
8 Wild Boar Sus scrofa Suidae H III Least - -
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Sr
No
Common
Name
Scientific
Name
Family Feed
ing
Stat
us
Schedule
of
Wildlife
(Protectio
n) Act
1972)
IUCN
Category
Core
Zone
Buffer
Zone
C Concern
9 Striped
squirrel
Funambulus
pennati
Sciuridae H - - + +
10 Field rat Bandicota
bengalensis
Muridae H
C
- Least
Concern
- -
11 Porcupine Hystrix indica Hystricidae H IV Least
Concern
- -
12 Hare Lepus
nigricollis
Ochotonidae H - Least
Concern
- +
13 Jungle cat Felis chaus Felidae C II Least
Concern
- -
14 Mongoose Herpestes
edwardsii
Herpestidae C II Least
Concern
+ +
15 Indian ratel Mellivora
capensis
Mustelidae H III Least
Concern
- -
16 Otter Lutrogale
perspicillata
Mustelidae C - Vulnerable - -
17 Langur Presbytis
entellus
Cercopithecida
e
H II - - +
18 Rhesus
macaque
Macaca
mulatta
Cercopithecida
e
H II Least
Concern
- +
19 Fruit bat Cynopterus
sphinx
Pteropodidae H - Least
Concern
- -
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Avifauna observed in the Core zone
Table No 328
Sr No Common name Scientific name
Schedule of Wildlife
(Protection) Act 1972)
1 Common Myna Acridotheres tristis
-
2 Common Swift Apis affinis
-
3 Grey heron Ardea cinerea
-
4 Indian Pond Heron Ardeola grayii
-
5 Cattle egret Bubulcus ibis
-
6 Blue rock pigeon Columba livia
IV
7 Long-billed Crow Corvus macrorhynchos
-
8 House Crow Corvus splendens
-
9 Asian palm swift Cypsiurus balasiensis
-
10 Black Drongo Dicrurus macrocercus
-
11 Little egret Egretta garzetta
-
12 White-throated Kingfisher Halcyon pileata
-
13 Long-tailed shrike Lanius schach
-
14 Green Bee-eater Merops orientalis
-
15 Black Kite (Pariah Kite) Milvus migrans
-
16 Purple Sunbird Nectarinia asiatica
-
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17 Black-naped Oriole Oriolus chinensis
-
18 Black hooded oriole Oriolus xanthornus
-
19 Common tailorbird Orthotomus sutorius
-
20 House sparrow Passer domesticus
-
21 Baya Weaver Ploceus philippinus
-
22 Plain Prinia Prinia inornata
-
23 Ashy Prinia Prinia socialis
-
24 Red vented bulbul Pycnonotus cafer
-
25 Spotted dove Stigmatopelia chinensis
-
26 Black Kite (Pariah Kite) Milvus migrans
-
27 Purple Sunbird Nectarinia asiatica
-
28 Black-naped Oriole Oriolus chinensis
-
29 Black hooded oriole Oriolus xanthornus
-
Avifauna observed in the Buffer area
Table No 329
Sr No Common name Scientific name
Schedule of Wildlife
(Protection) Act 1972)
1 Asian palm swift Cypsiurus balasiensis
-
2 Black Drongo Dicrurus macrocercus
-
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3 Black hooded oriole Oriolus xanthornus
-
4 Black Kite (Pariah Kite) Milvus migrans
-
5 Black Shouldered kite Elanus caeruleus
-
6 Black-naped Oriole Oriolus chinensis
-
7 Blue rock pigeon Columba livia
-
8 Brahminy kite Haliastur indus
-
9 Cattle egret Bubulcus ibis
-
10 Common iora Aegithina tiphia
-
11 Common myna Acridotheres tristis
-
12 Common tailorbird Orthotomus sutorius
-
13 Green Bee-eater Merops orientalis
-
14 Grey heron Ardea cinerea
-
15 House crow Corvus splendens
-
16 House sparrow Passer domesticus
-
17 House Swift Apus affinis
-
18 Indian Pond Heron Ardeola grayii
-
19 Indian robin Saxicoloides fulicatus
-
20 Indian Roller Coracias benghalensis
-
21 Large-billed Crow (Jungle Crow)
Corvus macrorhynchos -
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22 Little egret Egretta garzetta
-
23 Little swift Apus affinis
-
24 Oriental magpie robin Copsychus saularis
-
25 Tickells Flowerpecker Dicaeum erythrorhynchos
-
26 Purple Sunbird Nectarinia asiatica
-
27 Red vented bulbul Pycnonotus cafer
-
28 Red wattled lapwing Vanellus indicus
-
29 Red whiskered bulbul Pycnonotus jocosus
-
30 Yellow Wagtail Motacilla flava
-
31 Alexandrine Parakeet Psittacula eupatria
-
32 Asian Paradise- Flycatcher Terpsiphone paradisi
-
33 Black headed cuckooshrike Coracina melaschistos
-
34 Brainfever bird Hierococcyx varius
-
35 Brown-headed Barbet Megalaima zeylanica
-
36 Chestnut-shouldered Petronia Petronia xanthocollis
-
37 Common Babbler Turdoides caudatus
-
38 Common Sandpiper Actitis hypoleucos
-
39 Greater Coucal Centropus sinensis
-
40 Grey Junglefowl Gallus sonneratii
-
41 Jungle Babbler Turdoides striatus
-
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42 laughing dove Stigmatopelia senegalensis
-
43 Lesser whistling duck Dendrocygna javanica
-
44 Little cormorant Phalacrocorax niger
-
45 Long-tailed Shrike Lanius schach
-
46 UnID Prinia -
-
47 Median egret Mesophoyx intermedia
-
48 Oriental honey buzzard Pernis ptilorhynchus
-
49 Oriental white eye Zostrops palpebrosus
-
50 Paddyfield Pipit Anthus rufulus
-
51 Pied bushchat Saxicola caprata
-
52 Purple rumped sunbird Leptocoma zeylonica
-
53 Red collared dove Streptopelia tranquebarica
-
54 Red rumped swallow Cecropis daurica
-
55 River tern Sterna aurantia
-
56 Rose-ringed Parakeet Psittacula krameri
-
57 Rufous treepie Dendrocitta vagabunda
-
58 Scarlet Minivet Pericrocotus flammeus
-
59 Small blue kingfisher Alcedo atthis
-
60 Spotted dove Stigmatopelia chinensis
-
61 Tickells Blue Flycatcher Cyornis tickelliae
-
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62 Variable Wheatear Oenanthe picata
-
63 White breasted waterhen Amaurornis phoenicurus
-
64 White browed wagtail Motacilla maderaspatensis
-
65 White throated kinfisher Halcyon smyrnensis
-
66 White-browed fantail flycathcher
Rhipidura aureola -
67 Wire tailed swallow Hirundo smithii
-
Checklist Reptiles and Amphibians
Checklist Reptiles and Amphibians in the Core Site
Table No 330
r No Common name Scientific name Group
Schedule of Wildlife
(Protection) Act 1972)
1 Common Indian toad Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis
Amphibian IV
2 Indian Bull frog Hoplobatrachus tigerinus
Amphibian IV
3 Asian House Gecko Hemidactylus frenatus Reptile -
4 Common Skink Mabuya carinata Reptile -
5 Indian Garden Lizard Calotes versicolor Reptile -
Checklist of reptiles and amphibians in Buffer region Table No 331
Sr No Common name Scientific name Group
Schedule of Wildlife
(Protection) Act 1972)
1 Common Indian Toad Bufo melanostictus Amphibian IV
2 Skipper Frog Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis
Amphibian IV
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3 Asian House Gecko Hemidactylus frenatus Reptile -
4 Southern Green Calotes Calotes calotes Reptile -
5 Common Skink Mabuya carinata Reptile -
6 Indian Garden Lizard Calotes versicolor Reptile -
7 Indian Bull Frog Hoplobatrachus tigerinus
Amphibian IV
8 Common Tree Frog Polypedates maculatus Amphibian IV
9 Spotted Rock Gecko Hemidactylus maculatus
Reptile -
10 Indian Rat Snake Ptyas mucosa Reptile II
11 Checkered Keelback Water Snake
Xenochropis piscator Reptile -
Ecological analysis of the Core zone
Table No 332
Sr No Plant species
Frequency
Abundance
Density Relative Frequncy
Relative Density
Diversity Index
1 Shorea Robusta
6000 133 080 1622 1404
0870
2
Holarrhena antidysenterica
5000 160 080 1351 1404
3 Terminalia tomentosa
5000 140 070 1351 1228
4 Anogeissus latifolia
4000 175 070 1081 1228
5 Buchanania lanzan
6000 133 080 1622 1404
6 Madhuca indica
5000 180 090 1351 1579
7 Diospyros melanoxylon
6000 167 100 1622 1754
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Phytosociological data by location wise
Table No333
Location Scientific name Frequency Abundance Density
Relative Frequncy
Relative Density
Diversity Index
Baitarni RF Shorea Robusta 5000 160 080 658 708
0944
Holarrhena antidysenterica
4000 125 050 526 442
Madhuca indica 6000 117 070 789 619
Diospyros melanoxylon
7000 129 090 921 796
Anogeissus latifolia
5000 140 070 658 619
Buchanania lanzan
5000 160 080 658 708
Terminalia tomentosa
4000 150 060 526 531
Terminalia bellerica
4000 175 070 526 619
Terminalia arjuna
4000 225 090 526 796
Garuga pinnata 5000 140 070 658 619
Spondias mangifera
6000 167 100 789 885
Schleichera oleosa 5000 120 060 658 531
Chloroxylon swietenia
4000 150 060 526 531
Careya arborea 3000 200 060 395 531
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Anogeissus acuminata
4000 150 060 526 531
Pterocarpus marsupium
5000 120 060 658 531
Kathmal Shorea Robusta
8000 113 090 2353 2143
0815
Holarrhena antidysenterica
5000 140 070 1471 1667
Lagerstromia parviflora
6000 167 100 1765 2381
Lannea coromandelica
8000 088 070 2353 1667
Buchanania lanzan 7000 129 090 2059 2143
Khajurdihi Shorea Robusta
9000 133 120 1429 1212
0879
Lagerstroemia
parviflora 8000 225 180 1270 1818
Ficus
beneghalensis 7000 171 120 1111 1212
Pongamia
pinnata 8000 138 110 1270 1111
Lannea
coromandelica 7000 143 100 1111 1010
Terminalia tomentosa
8000 150 120 1270 1212
Shorea Robusta
9000 133 120 1429 1212
Anogeissus
latifolia 7000 143 100 1111 1010
Diospyros
melanoxylon 9000 156 140 1429 1414
Mendhamaruni
Shorea Robusta 5000 120 060 1064 882 0897
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Lannea coromandelica 3000 167 050 638 735
Flacourtia indica 7000 143 100 1489 1471
Tectona grandis 7000 114 080 1489 1176
Terminalia tomentosa 7000 129 090 1489 1324
Butea monosperma 6000 150 090 1277 1324
Diospyros melanoxylon 4000 150 060 851 882
Holarrhena antidysenterica 4000 175 070 851 1029
Buchanania lanzan 4000 200 080 851 1176
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38 Land use
Land Use Land Cover mapping (using Remote Sensing amp GIS)
381 Introduction The land useland cover information relates to the status spatial
distribution amp area extent of different land coverland use categories Land
cover and land use are terms that are often used interchangeably however they
have different meanings Land cover results from a complex mixture of natural
and anthropogenic influences and is the composition and characteristics of land
surface elements (Cihlar 2000) In contrast land use is characterized by
economic uses of land and peoplersquos relationships with the environment (Avery
and Berlin 1992) For example a land cover of forest when considered as a land
use could be a park To classify land use with satellite imagery often requires
the use of supplementary information such as field work The land cover land
use classification system is based on the methodology given in Manual of
Nationwide land useland cover mapping using Digital Techniquesrsquo
Remote sensing is the science and art of obtaining information about an
object area or phenomena through the analysis of data acquired by a device that
is not in contact with the object area or phenomena under investigation The
data analysis process involves examining the data using various image
processing techniques by a digital computer Its application in the field of
environmental management is of great prominence The inherently digital
nature of remotely sensed data supporting quantitative amp statistical analysis of
spectral measurement led to rapid advancement in the field of digital
techniques With view to facilitate utilization of this modern technology in the
management of the resources a chain of digital image processing steps have
been carried for the land useland cover mapping The entire investigations
have been carried out using ERDAS Imagine digital image processing software
and Geographic Information System (ARC GIS)
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382 Data Input
3821 Satellite Date
SENTINEL-2 composite band of 3 4 8 of 10m resolution T044659 of
08052018
3822Collateral Data
Survey of India Topographical Map
Ground Truth Information
Other Collateral Information
3823 Methodology
The research on remote sensing has been directed for several decades
towards image processing amp development of methods for digital map generation
especially on land useland cover The primary aims were to produce thematic
maps that could be quickly updated However maps obtained from digital
automatic classification fails to fully satisfy the purpose for which it is generated
Therefore digital classification procedure has been used for generation of maps
on land useland cover from satellite data The technique is based on stratified
approach
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Erdas Image Processing Software was used for digital processing of the spatial
data Digital image processing techniques were applied for the mapping of the
land useland cover classes of the provided area from the satellite data The
methodology applied comes under following steps
Image Extraction
Satellite imageries of Sentinel ndash 2 were obtained from USGS website
Geo-Rectification
Geometric correction includes correction for geometric distortions due to
sensor earth geometry variations and conversion of the data to real world
coordinates (eg Latitude and Longitude) on the Earthrsquos surface The satellite
imagery was geometrically rectified with reference to the geo-referenced
toposheets and vector data
Image Enhancement
Image enhancement is one of the important image processing functions
primarily done to improve the appearance of the imagery to assist in visual
interpretation and analysis Various options of image enhancement techniques
were tried out to get the best image for visual interpretation Histogram
equalized stretch enhancement techniques was applied to the imagery of the
study area for better interpretation of different features in the satellite imagery
The Sentinel-2 of 10 m (Plate no36) Satellite Data has been used for digital
classification of land use categories The subset area of 12 kms radius area has
been stratified by generating forest mask from topographical map In non-
forest area the un-supervised classification has been applied In this particular
type of classification spectral classes are grouped first based solely on the
numerical information in the data and are then matched by the analyst to
information classes Unsupervised classifiers do not utilize training sets as the
basis for classification Rather it involve algorithms called clustering
algorithms that examine the unknown pixels in an image and aggregate them
into a number of classes based on the natural groupings or clusters present in
the image values The analyst specifies the desired number of classes Thus
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unlike supervised classification it does not start with a pre-determined set of
classes however it is neither done completely without human intervention
Rest forested area is classified using NDVI density slicing method The cultural
features like roads villages and forest boundaries have been drawn from the
existing maps
The land use classified through un-supervised classification of the area and the
cultural features of roads rail and village locations have been overlaid The
land use land cover map of the area has been extracted using 12 km radius
mask and area statistics have been generated
3824 Results and Discussions
38241 General Land use Land cover
The land use land cover map has been generated on 150000 scale using
digital classification of Sentinel ndash 2 satellite composite band of 3 4 8 data is
utilized Based on the methodology developed for the present land use land
cover categories have been grouped under the following major land useland
cover categories Refer Plate No37
Major land useland cover categories of study area
Table No 334
Sl
No
Category Area (in ha) of the Study area
1 Forest land 32876 7271
2 Waste land 8681 1920
3 Water bodies 203 045
4 Mining Area 1912 423
5 Agricultural land 815 180
6 Built up land 729 161
Total 45216 100
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Ecomen Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Forest lands
This represents the area under forestlands about 32876 hectares or 7271
percent of the study area The forest was further classified after
performing the density slicing on the NDVI data into degraded forest
open forest amp dense forest The details of the various forest categories are
given in the following table
Forest Land cover categories Table No 335
Sl No Category Area (in ha) of the study area
1 Dense forest 13345 2951
2 Open forest 5580 1234
3 Degraded forest 13951 3086
Total 32876 7271
Dense Forest
Forest with canopy cover more than 60 is considered as dense forest
Location of dense forest within study area and lease area is shown in Plate
No-37 It occupies around 13345 ha which is 2951 of the study area
Open Forest
Forest with canopy cover between 20 to 60 is considered as open forest
Out of total forest area of 32876 ha 5580 ha is under open forest which is
1234 of the study area as shown in Plate No-37
Degraded Forest
Forest land with canopy cover less than 20 is considered as degraded
forest It is around 13951 ha or 3086 of the total forest cover of the study
area shown in Plate No-37
1 Wastelands
Mainly wastelands can be grouped into two categories viz culturable and
non-culturable wastelands Scrub lands with or without scrub can be
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Ecomen Laboratories Pvt Ltd
classified under culturable wastelands and Barren rocky area could be
grouped into non-culturable lands Scrub lands which are quite similar
with degraded forest in image characteristics These lands are further
examined on the ground and cross checked with the forest boundaries to
classify into scrub lands Scrub lands are 8456 hectares which is about 187
percent of the study area and barren rocky outcrops are 225 hectares and
covering about 050 percent of the study area
2 Water Bodies
Based on satellite data and ground truth the total area covered by the
river or water bodies is 203 hectares which is 045 of the total study area
3 Mining area
Open cast mining within study area is grouped into the category as
mining area Total mining area in the study area is 1912 ha which is 423
of the total study area
4 Agricultural land
Based on satellite data and very limited ground truth the total agricultural
land is very less and in small patches Existing agricultural areas were
depicted by utilizing multiband data The total agricultural area is about
815 hectares which is 180 percent of the total study area
5 Built-up land
Built-up land includes the urban or rural settlements roads and railway
line etc No typical spectral signature of settlements could be observed so
as to classify under built-up land use The village locations and their area
extent have been extracted from the satellite data and also from the
existing topographical maps The area occupied by built-up class shown in
the classified image is therefore based on the visual interpretation of
satellite data and also topographical maps The major built-up area is
about 729 hectares which is 161 percent of the total 12 km radius study
area
TABLE NO 34DATE
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOx03032018 7463 4709 1157 2066
06032018 7214 4535 1076 1548
10032018 6432 3661 962 1452
13032018 7881 4822 1203 1545
17032018 7440 4600 1257 1822
20032018 8081 4310 1351 2001
24032018 6417 4067 1432 1951
26032018 6571 4315 961 1647
04042018 7192 4512 1073 1369
05042018 7517 4851 1268 1762
11042018 8050 5067 1154 1641
14042018 7314 4704 1073 1469
16042018 8125 4802 992 1340
19042018 7217 4900 1161 1788
23042018 7314 4822 1350 2096
24042018 6495 3310 1057 1601
28042018 6274 3604 950 1844
05052018 7318 4642 1051 1755
07052018 6552 4237 1164 1747
12052018 7814 4741 1050 1549
14052018 7148 4310 1097 1358
17052018 7219 4752 1357 2047
22052018 7784 4931 992 1704
24052018 7210 4418 984 1641
26052018 6318 3626 961 1777
29052018 6500 4190 1066 1901
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOxNUMBER OF OBSERVATIONS 26 26 26 26
ARITHMETIC MEAN 7187 4440 1123 1709GEOMETRIC MEAN 7164 4415 1115 1695STD GEO DEVN (24 HRS) 570 456 141 222
MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION 8125 5067 1432 2096MINIMUM CONCENTRATION 6274 3310 950 1340
PERCENTILE VALUE 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 98
PM10 6417 6495 6571 7192 7217 7314 7440 7784 7881 8081PM25 3626 4067 4310 4315 4535 4704 4741 4822 4851 4931SO2 961 984 1050 1057 1073 1154 1161 1257 1350 1357NOx 1369 1469 1549 1641 1704 1762 1788 1901 2001 2066
NOTE ALL VALUES ARE IN microgm^3
Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Ambient Air Quality Data FROM 01032018 to 31052018
Location Guest HouseSTATION A- 1
24 HOURLY
TABLE NO 35DATE
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOx03032018 8220 5315 1334 2093
06032018 7510 5061 1387 2369
10032018 6950 4142 1103 1767
13032018 8550 5424 954 1605
17032018 7740 5212 1598 2717
20032018 8300 5337 1254 1641
24032018 7052 4546 1676 2220
26032018 7210 4971 1095 1747
04042018 7460 5045 1016 1548
05042018 8150 5267 1162 1870
11042018 7739 5161 1257 2063
14042018 7510 4730 1111 1850
16042018 8425 5653 994 1494
19042018 7469 4415 1238 1818
23042018 7614 4668 1408 1947
24042018 6647 3830 1187 1871
28042018 6571 3668 1128 1600
05052018 7952 5301 991 1496
07052018 7225 4822 1101 1878
12052018 8260 5207 1015 1490
14052018 7425 4904 1169 1711
17052018 7936 4402 1296 1870
22052018 8199 4825 1179 1764
24052018 7885 4511 1124 2014
26052018 6841 4064 970 1852
29052018 8526 5072 1216 2004
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOxNUMBER OF OBSERVATIONS 26 26 26 26
ARITHMETIC MEAN 7668 4829 1191 1858GEOMETRIC MEAN 7647 4802 1179 1838STD GEO DEVN (24 HRS) 565 501 181 284
MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION 8550 5653 1676 2717MINIMUM CONCENTRATION 6571 3668 954 1490
PERCENTILE VALUE 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 98
PM10 6841 7052 7425 7469 7614 7885 7952 8220 8300 8526PM25 4064 4402 4546 4730 4904 5061 5161 5267 5315 5424SO2 991 1015 1101 1111 1162 1187 1238 1296 1387 1598NOx 1496 1600 1711 1764 1850 1870 1878 2014 2093 2369
NOTE ALL VALUES ARE IN microgm^3
Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Ambient Air Quality Data FROM 01032018 to 31052018
Location Within Lease AreaSTATION A- 2
24 HOURLY
TABLE NO 36DATE
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOx03032018 7030 4687 840 1461
06032018 6831 4451 857 1147
10032018 6112 4214 755 1069
13032018 7531 4884 1055 1477
17032018 7110 4788 966 1418
20032018 7530 4390 1022 1441
24032018 6118 4488 1133 1308
26032018 6177 4144 751 1241
04042018 6860 4588 967 1226
05042018 7134 4785 906 1401
11042018 7831 5069 960 1612
14042018 7008 4598 868 1447
16042018 7622 4822 781 1571
19042018 6861 4942 1068 1344
23042018 6971 4618 954 1618
24042018 6064 3942 754 1069
28042018 5952 4255 760 1248
05052018 7148 4681 930 1352
07052018 6221 4341 810 1340
12052018 7400 4598 780 1169
14052018 6731 4698 857 1280
17052018 6978 4852 962 1701
22052018 7407 5158 857 1285
24052018 7318 4521 754 1461
26052018 6461 4210 751 1441
29052018 6771 4809 857 1347
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOxNUMBER OF OBSERVATIONS 26 26 26 26
ARITHMETIC MEAN 6891 4597 883 1364GEOMETRIC MEAN 6871 4588 876 1355STD GEO DEVN (24 HRS) 524 291 112 163
MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION 7831 5158 1133 1701MINIMUM CONCENTRATION 5952 3942 751 1069
PERCENTILE VALUE 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 98
PM10 6112 6177 6731 6831 6971 7030 7134 7400 7530 7622PM25 4210 4255 4451 4521 4598 4687 4785 4822 4884 5069SO2 754 755 781 840 857 906 954 966 1022 1068NOx 1147 1226 1280 1308 1347 1418 1441 1461 1571 1618
NOTE ALL VALUES ARE IN microgm^3
Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Ambient Air Quality Data FROM 01032018 to 31052018
Location Rengalberha VillageSTATION A- 3
24 HOURLY
TABLE NO 37DATE
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOx03032018 7534 4995 1026 1524
06032018 7245 4695 1081 1772
10032018 6459 3617 912 1427
13032018 7976 5051 1074 1598
17032018 7461 4744 1196 1842
20032018 8040 4782 1279 2048
24032018 6378 4141 1385 1804
26032018 6794 4359 877 1527
04042018 7061 4506 996 1724
05042018 7772 4991 1074 1546
11042018 7840 5092 1079 1657
14042018 7245 4784 974 1484
16042018 8067 5006 871 1322
19042018 7242 4695 1298 1874
23042018 7364 4391 1077 2084
24042018 6337 3428 885 1524
28042018 6134 3697 931 1388
05052018 7464 4841 976 1401
07052018 6794 4409 1026 1597
12052018 7945 4781 974 1671
14052018 7145 4482 1188 1801
17052018 7241 4784 1087 1524
22052018 7734 4897 998 1637
24052018 7275 4688 874 1846
26052018 6364 3648 1048 1949
29052018 6502 4309 1277 2128
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOxNUMBER OF OBSERVATIONS 26 26 26 26
ARITHMETIC MEAN 7208 4531 1056 1681GEOMETRIC MEAN 7185 4505 1048 1667STD GEO DEVN (24 HRS) 575 467 142 222
MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION 8067 5092 1385 2128MINIMUM CONCENTRATION 6134 3428 871 1322DETECTION LIMIT of CO (microgm^3)
PERCENTILE VALUE 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 98
PM10 6364 6459 6794 7145 7245 7364 7464 7772 7945 8040PM25 3648 4141 4391 4482 4695 4781 4784 4897 4995 5051SO2 877 912 974 996 1026 1074 1079 1188 1277 1298NOx 1401 1484 1524 1546 1637 1724 1801 1846 1949 2084
NOTE ALL VALUES ARE IN microgm^3 BDL = BELOW DETECTION LIMIT
24 HOURLY
Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Ambient Air Quality Data FROM 01032018 to 31052018
Location Parulipada VillageSTATION A- 4
TABLE NO 38DATE
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOx03032018 6661 4087 877 1381
06032018 6337 3695 912 1549
10032018 5948 3488 971 1428
13032018 7337 4191 1078 1835
17032018 6834 4209 1023 1921
20032018 7067 3692 1007 1784
24032018 6008 3922 1134 2028
26032018 6338 3587 870 1653
04042018 6499 4395 1075 1387
05042018 6964 4188 974 1149
11042018 7338 4299 1037 1473
14042018 6661 4089 1081 1735
16042018 7139 4748 900 1598
19042018 6397 4199 1077 1995
23042018 6439 4148 1014 1381
24042018 6661 3768 871 1279
28042018 6045 3644 992 1764
05052018 6578 4594 901 1535
07052018 6042 4038 870 1641
12052018 7137 4288 1007 1434
14052018 6331 3811 900 1995
17052018 6159 4041 1026 2020
22052018 7201 4492 1107 2145
24052018 6958 3811 1004 1721
26052018 6135 3298 888 1506
29052018 6285 3714 874 1284
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOxNUMBER OF OBSERVATIONS 26 26 26 26
ARITHMETIC MEAN 6596 4017 980 1639GEOMETRIC MEAN 6582 4002 976 1618STD GEO DEVN (24 HRS) 428 347 085 271
MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION 7338 4748 1134 2145MINIMUM CONCENTRATION 5948 3298 870 1149
PERCENTILE VALUE 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 98
PM10 6042 6135 6331 6338 6499 6661 6834 7067 7139 7337PM25 3587 3692 3768 3811 4041 4148 4191 4288 4395 4594SO2 871 877 900 912 992 1007 1023 1075 1078 1107NOx 1284 1381 1434 1506 1598 1721 1764 1921 1995 2028
NOTE ALL VALUES ARE IN microgm^3
Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Ambient Air Quality Data FROM 01032018 to 31052018
Location Kalta VillageSTATION A- 5
24 HOURLY
TABLE NO 39DATE
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOx03032018 6031 3395 760 1362
06032018 5661 3281 775 1451
10032018 5198 3160 1022 1773
13032018 6509 3855 1174 2120
17032018 6137 3481 775 1235
20032018 6398 4190 1020 1421
24032018 5048 2945 1071 1784
26032018 5794 3036 1025 1676
04042018 5398 2757 845 1557
05042018 5489 2681 907 1774
11042018 6391 4548 993 1851
14042018 5661 3582 775 1395
16042018 6048 4030 912 1590
19042018 6345 3548 996 1941
23042018 5791 3288 871 1892
24042018 5664 3768 788 1594
28042018 5830 2992 849 1231
05052018 5948 3350 814 1221
07052018 5132 3814 871 1620
12052018 5309 3459 822 1481
14052018 5464 3612 1085 1538
17052018 5907 3948 1256 2146
22052018 6138 3822 914 1529
24052018 6242 4309 1023 1751
26052018 5597 3244 1082 1910
29052018 5248 2824 991 1760
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOxNUMBER OF OBSERVATIONS 26 26 26 26
ARITHMETIC MEAN 5784 3497 939 1639GEOMETRIC MEAN 5769 3465 930 1619STD GEO DEVN (24 HRS) 415 478 134 256
MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION 6509 4548 1256 2146MINIMUM CONCENTRATION 5048 2681 760 1221
PERCENTILE VALUE 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 98
PM10 5198 5309 5489 5661 5791 5907 6031 6138 6345 6398PM25 2824 2992 3244 3288 3459 3582 3768 3855 4030 4309SO2 775 788 845 871 912 993 1020 1025 1082 1174NOx 1235 1395 1481 1538 1594 1751 1773 1851 1910 2120
NOTE ALL VALUES ARE IN microgm^3
Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Ambient Air Quality Data FROM 01032018 to 31052018
Location Kashira VillageSTATION A- 6
24 HOURLY
TABLE NO 310DATE
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOx03032018 6301 4164 814 1455
06032018 6004 3784 836 1540
10032018 5415 3644 754 1485
13032018 6831 4287 962 1793
17032018 6504 3988 754 1644
20032018 6731 4555 754 1517
24032018 5452 3499 1087 1755
26032018 6007 3889 811 1844
04042018 5904 3687 1178 2301
05042018 6564 4044 854 1797
11042018 6800 4695 894 1575
14042018 6008 4182 757 1188
16042018 6742 4688 701 1300
19042018 5931 4048 707 1593
23042018 6137 3888 887 1869
24042018 6384 4349 675 1411
28042018 6315 3655 962 1969
05052018 6207 3910 654 1575
07052018 5688 4457 837 1693
12052018 6517 4598 814 1374
14052018 5977 4215 676 1141
17052018 5731 3921 894 1845
22052018 6629 4548 954 2058
24052018 6400 3939 1068 2315
26052018 5977 3925 1229 1347
29052018 5661 3590 1021 1541
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOxNUMBER OF OBSERVATIONS 26 26 26 26
ARITHMETIC MEAN 6185 4083 867 1651GEOMETRIC MEAN 6172 4068 854 1625STD GEO DEVN (24 HRS) 405 347 156 301
MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION 6831 4695 1229 2315MINIMUM CONCENTRATION 5130 3499 654 1141
PERCENTILE VALUE 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 98
PM10 5661 5731 5977 6004 6137 6315 6400 6564 6731 6800PM25 3644 3687 3889 3921 3988 4164 4215 4457 4555 4688SO2 676 707 754 811 836 887 894 962 1068 1178NOx 1300 1374 1485 1540 1575 1693 1793 1845 1969 2301
NOTE ALL VALUES ARE IN microgm^3
24 HOURLY
Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Ambient Air Quality Data FROM 01032018 to 31052018
Location Jhirapani Village STATION A- 7
TABLE NO 311DATE
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOx03032018 6564 4211 681 1066
06032018 6222 3888 903 1371
10032018 5734 3798 794 1155
13032018 7090 4482 872 1563
17032018 6731 4347 681 1404
20032018 7007 4684 773 1552
24032018 5864 3598 1177 1847
26032018 6207 4144 879 1467
04042018 6210 3887 1268 2172
05042018 6731 4433 797 1211
11042018 5900 4495 968 1804
14042018 6461 4292 927 1471
16042018 7034 4787 685 1371
19042018 6221 4280 765 1763
23042018 6207 4084 854 1151
24042018 6401 4488 681 1268
28042018 5648 3689 965 1650
05052018 6400 4155 751 1793
07052018 5880 4492 857 1955
12052018 6840 5039 881 1444
14052018 6220 4434 656 1218
17052018 6118 4084 854 1815
22052018 6984 4689 888 1640
24052018 6548 4141 956 1401
26052018 6110 3946 728 1246
29052018 6047 3828 881 1041
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOxNUMBER OF OBSERVATIONS 26 26 26 26
ARITHMETIC MEAN 6361 4246 851 1494GEOMETRIC MEAN 6348 4232 840 1467STD GEO DEVN (24 HRS) 408 366 146 295
MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION 7090 5039 1268 2172MINIMUM CONCENTRATION 5648 3598 656 1041
PERCENTILE VALUE 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 98
PM10 5864 5900 6118 6207 6221 6401 6548 6731 6984 7034PM25 3798 3887 4084 4141 4211 4347 4434 4492 4684 4787SO2 681 685 765 794 854 879 881 927 965 1177NOx 1151 1211 1268 1371 1444 1552 1640 1793 1815 1955
NOTE ALL VALUES ARE IN microgm^3
24 HOURLY
Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Ambient Air Quality Data FROM 01032018 to 31052018
Location Shankhaparha Village STATION A- 8
Project Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines
Feegrade and Co Pvt Ltd
Code GW-1
Season Post Monsoon
Date of Collection 03052018 Date of Analysis 040518-250518
IS - 10500Requirement
(Accepted Limit)
Permissible
Limit 1 Colour (Hazen Units) lt 5 500 1500
2 Odour Agreeable Agreeable -
3 Taste Agreeable Agreeable -
4 Turbidity (NTU) 080 100 500
5 pH 71 65-85 No relaxation
6 Total Hardness as CaCO3 (mgl) 17200 20000 60000
7 Calcium as Ca (mgl) 4000 7500 20000
8 Magnesium as Mg (mgl) 1749 3000 10000
9 Copper as Cu (mgl) lt001 005 150
10 Iron as Fe (mgl) 0098 030 No relaxation
11 Manganese as Mn (mgl) lt001 010 030
12 Chlorides as Cl (mgl) 2200 25000 100000
13 Sulphate as SO4 (mgl) 1320 20000 40000
14 Nitrate as NO3 (mgl) 532 4500 No relaxation
15 Fluoride as F (mgl) 052 100 150
16 Phenolics as C6H5OH (mgl) lt0001 0001 0002
17 Mercury as Hg (mgl) lt00005 0001 No relaxation
18 Cadmium Cd (mgl) lt0001 0003 No relaxation
19 Selenium as Se (mgl) lt001 001 No relaxation
20 Arsenic as As (mgl) lt001 001 005
21 Cyanide as CN (mgl) NIL 005 No relaxation
22 Lead as Pb (mgl) lt001 001 No relaxation
23 Zinc as Zn (mgl) 014 500 1500
24 Chromium as Cr+6
(mgl) lt001 005 No relaxation
25 Mineral Oil (mgl) lt001 050 No relaxation
26 Residual Free Chlorine (mgl) NIL 020 100
27 Total Coliform (MPN100 ml) lt18 Absent Absent
28 E- Coli (Nos100 ml) lt18 Absent Absent
Water Quality Results
Table No312
Sl No Parameter Results
State Odisha
Sampling Location Guest House (Feegrade)
Project Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines
Feegrade and Co Pvt Ltd
Code GW-2
Season Post Monsoon
Date of Collection 03052018 Date of Analysis 040518-250518
IS - 10500Requirement
(Accepted Limit)
Permissible
Limit 1 Colour (Hazen Units) lt 5 500 1500
2 Odour Agreeable Agreeable -
3 Taste Agreeable Agreeable -
4 Turbidity (NTU) 070 100 500
5 pH 73 65-85 No relaxation
6 Total Hardness as CaCO3 (mgl) 18000 20000 60000
7 Calcium as Ca (mgl) 4480 7500 20000
8 Magnesium as Mg (mgl) 1652 3000 10000
9 Copper as Cu (mgl) lt001 005 150
10 Iron as Fe (mgl) 0150 030 No relaxation
11 Manganese as Mn (mgl) lt001 010 030
12 Chlorides as Cl (mgl) 3200 25000 100000
13 Sulphate as SO4 (mgl) 1762 20000 40000
14 Nitrate as NO3 (mgl) 1020 4500 No relaxation
15 Fluoride as F (mgl) 047 100 150
16 Phenolics as C6H5OH (mgl) lt0001 0001 0002
17 Mercury as Hg (mgl) lt00005 0001 No relaxation
18 Cadmium Cd (mgl) lt001 0003 No relaxation
19 Selenium as Se (mgl) lt001 001 No relaxation
20 Arsenic as As (mgl) lt001 001 005
21 Cyanide as CN (mgl) NIL 005 No relaxation
22 Lead as Pb (mgl) lt001 001 No relaxation
23 Zinc as Zn (mgl) 013 500 1500
24 Chromium as Cr+6
(mgl) lt001 005 No relaxation
25 Mineral Oil (mgl) lt001 050 No relaxation
26 Residual Free Chlorine (mgl) NIL 020 100
27 Total Coliform (MPN100 ml) lt18 Absent Absent
28 E- Coli (Nos100 ml) lt18 Absent Absent
Water Quality Results
State Odisha
Sampling Location Regalbeda Village
Table No313
Sl No Parameter Results
Project Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines
Feegrade and Co Pvt Ltd
Code GW-3
Season Post Monsoon
Date of Collection 03052018 Date of Analysis 040518-250518
IS - 10500Requirement
(Accepted Limit)
Permissible
Limit 1 Colour (Hazen Units) lt 5 500 1500
2 Odour Agreeable Agreeable -
3 Taste Agreeable Agreeable -
4 Turbidity (NTU) 050 100 500
5 pH 75 65-85 No relaxation
6 Total Hardness as CaCO3 (mgl) 19600 20000 60000
7 Calcium as Ca (mgl) 4160 7500 20000
8 Magnesium as Mg (mgl) 2235 3000 10000
9 Copper as Cu (mgl) lt001 005 150
10 Iron as Fe (mgl) 0210 030 No relaxation
11 Manganese as Mn (mgl) lt001 010 030
12 Chlorides as Cl (mgl) 3600 25000 100000
13 Sulphate as SO4 (mgl) 2240 20000 40000
14 Nitrate as NO3 (mgl) 1020 4500 No relaxation
15 Fluoride as F (mgl) 062 100 150
16 Phenolics as C6H5OH (mgl) lt0001 0001 0002
17 Mercury as Hg (mgl) lt00005 0001 No relaxation
18 Cadmium Cd (mgl) lt001 0003 No relaxation
19 Selenium as Se (mgl) lt001 001 No relaxation
20 Arsenic as As (mgl) lt001 001 005
21 Cyanide as CN (mgl) NIL 005 No relaxation
22 Lead as Pb (mgl) lt001 001 No relaxation
23 Zinc as Zn (mgl) 019 500 1500
24 Chromium as Cr+6
(mgl) lt001 005 No relaxation
25 Mineral Oil (mgl) lt001 050 No relaxation
26 Residual Free Chlorine (mgl) NIL 020 100
27 Total Coliform (MPN100 ml) lt18 Absent Absent
28 E- Coli (Nos100 ml) lt18 Absent Absent
Water Quality Results
State Odisha
Sampling Location Kandudih Village
Table No314
Sl No Parameter Results
Project Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines
Feegrade and Co Pvt Ltd
Code GW-4
Season Post Monsoon
Date of Collection 03052018 Date of Analysis 040518-250518
IS - 10500Requirement
(Accepted Limit)
Permissible
Limit 1 Colour (Hazen Units) lt 5 500 1500
2 Odour Agreeable Agreeable -
3 Taste Agreeable Agreeable -
4 Turbidity (NTU) 086 100 500
5 pH 76 65-85 No relaxation
6 Total Hardness as CaCO3 (mgl) 16800 20000 60000
7 Calcium as Ca (mgl) 3680 7500 20000
8 Magnesium as Mg (mgl) 1701 3000 10000
9 Copper as Cu (mgl) lt001 005 150
10 Iron as Fe (mgl) 0220 030 No relaxation
11 Manganese as Mn (mgl) lt001 010 030
12 Chlorides as Cl (mgl) 3000 25000 100000
13 Sulphate as SO4 (mgl) 2106 20000 40000
14 Nitrate as NO3 (mgl) 1650 4500 No relaxation
15 Fluoride as F (mgl) 048 100 150
16 Phenolics as C6H5OH (mgl) lt0001 0001 0002
17 Mercury as Hg (mgl) lt00005 0001 No relaxation
18 Cadmium Cd (mgl) lt0001 0003 No relaxation
19 Selenium as Se (mgl) lt001 001 No relaxation
20 Arsenic as As (mgl) lt001 001 005
21 Cyanide as CN (mgl) NIL 005 No relaxation
22 Lead as Pb (mgl) lt001 001 No relaxation
23 Zinc as Zn (mgl) 017 500 1500
24 Chromium as Cr+6
(mgl) lt001 005 No relaxation
25 Mineral Oil (mgl) lt001 050 No relaxation
26 Residual Free Chlorine (mgl) NIL 020 100
27 Total Coliform (MPN100 ml) lt18 Absent Absent
28 E- Coli (Nos100 ml) lt18 Absent Absent
Water Quality Results
State Odisha
Sampling Location Kalta Village
Table No315
Sl No Parameter Results
Project Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines
Feegrade and Co Pvt Ltd
Code SW-1 Sampling Location Karo river (Up Stream)
Season Post Monsoon
Date of Collection 03052018 Date of Analysis 040518-250518
Table No316
Sl No Parameter Results IS - 2296 Class C
1 pH 71 65-85
2 Colour (Hazen units) lt50 30000
3 Conductivity at 25 degC (micromhoscm) 2080 -
4 Dissolved Oxygen (mgl) 430 400
5 Biochemical Oxygen Demand (mgl) lt20 300
6 Total Dissolved Solids (mgl) 12300 150000
7 Total Suspended Solids 1250 10000
8 Oil amp Grease lt10 5900
9 Chlorides as Cl (mgl) 1800 60000
10 Boron as B (mgl) 020 -
11 Sulphate as SO4 (mgl) 1950 40000
12 Nitrate as NO3 (mgl) 852 5000
13 Free Ammonia as N (mgl) lt001 -
14 Arsenic as As (mgl) lt0001 020
15 Iron as Fe (mgl) 0140 5000
16 Fluorides as F (mgl) 026 150
17 Lead as Pb (mgl) lt001 010
18 Copper as Cu (mgl) lt001 150
19 Zinc as Zn (mgl) 011 1500
20 Sodium Absorption Ratio 0330 -
21Total Coliform organisms
(MPN100ml)210 500000
Water Quality Results
State Odisha
Project Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines
Feegrade and Co Pvt Ltd
Code SW-2 Sampling Location Karo river (down Stream)
Season Post Monsoon
Date of Collection 03052018 Date of Analysis 040518-250518
Table No317
Sl No Parameter Results IS - 2296 Class C
1 pH 73 65-85
2 Colour (Hazen units) lt50 30000
3 Conductivity at 25 degC (micromhoscm) 2556 -
4 Dissolved Oxygen (mgl) 480 400
5 Biochemical Oxygen Demand (mgl) lt20 300
6 Total Dissolved Solids (mgl) 14500 150000
7 Total Suspended Solids 1260 10000
8 Oil amp Grease lt10 5900
9 Chlorides as Cl (mgl) 2020 60000
10 Boron as B (mgl) 039 -
11 Sulphate as SO4 (mgl) 2340 40000
12 Nitrate as NO3 (mgl) 1102 5000
13 Free Ammonia as N (mgl) lt001 -
14 Arsenic as As (mgl) lt0001 020
15 Iron as Fe (mgl) 0120 5000
16 Fluorides as F (mgl) 030 150
17 Lead as Pb (mgl) lt001 010
18 Copper as Cu (mgl) lt001 150
19 Zinc as Zn (mgl) 040 1500
20 Sodium Absorption Ratio 0420 -
21Total Coliform organisms
(MPN100ml)300 500000
Water Quality Results
State Odisha
Project Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines
Feegrade and Co Pvt Ltd
Code SW-3 Sampling Location Topadih
Season Post Monsoon
Date of Collection 03052018 Date of Analysis 040518-250518
Table No318
Sl No Parameter Results IS - 2296 Class C
1 pH 70 65-85
2 Colour (Hazen units) lt50 30000
3 Conductivity at 25 degC (micromhoscm) 2105 -
4 Dissolved Oxygen (mgl) 450 400
5 Biochemical Oxygen Demand (mgl) lt20 300
6 Total Dissolved Solids (mgl) 12100 150000
7 Total Suspended Solids 1020 10000
8 Oil amp Grease lt10 5900
9 Chlorides as Cl (mgl) 2400 60000
10 Boron as B (mgl) 023 -
11 Sulphate as SO4 (mgl) 1750 40000
12 Nitrate as NO3 (mgl) 1360 5000
13 Free Ammonia as N (mgl) lt001 -
14 Arsenic as As (mgl) lt0001 020
15 Iron as Fe (mgl) 0320 5000
16 Fluorides as F (mgl) 042 150
17 Lead as Pb (mgl) lt001 010
18 Copper as Cu (mgl) lt001 150
19 Zinc as Zn (mgl) 012 1500
20 Sodium Absorption Ratio 0560 -
21Total Coliform organisms
(MPN100ml)260 500000
Water Quality Results
State Odisha
Project Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mine State OdishaMs Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Month 03052018
S-1 S-2 S-3 S-4
1 pH 556 529 620 605
2 ElecConductivity(micro mhoscm) 4820 4250 3560 5500
3 Nitrogen Av(Kgha) 27500 26300 26800 29400
4 Phosphorous Av(Kg P2O5ha) 14000 13301 12200 14800
5 Potassium Av(Kgha) 5000 4800 5000 4800
6 Calcium (Kgha) 21400 21000 22400 21800
7 Magnesium (Kgha) 28000 31200 27400 26000
8 Iron Av(Kgha) 544 620 502 488
9 Boron Av(Kgha) 352 410 521 472
10 Organic Carbon () 362 411 312 445
11 Natural Moisture content 2150 2360 1840 2270
12 Bulk Density(gmcc) 124 153 160 147
13 Grain Size Distribution
a) Textural Class SCL SCL SCL SCL
b) Sand () 46 51 55 43
c) Silt () 22 19 16 21
d) Clay () 32 30 29 36
14Cation Exchange Capacity
(mg100g)345 327 364 416
SAMPLING LOCATION Note
S-1= Lease area (Dump Land) SCL- Sandy Clay Loam
S-2= Reghalbeda (Forest Land)
S-3= Kolta (Forest Land)
S-4= Kendihi (Ag Land)
SOIL QUALITY DATA
Sl No PARAMETERSResults
Table No 319
BUFFER ZONE SOCIO ECONOMIC DATA CENSUS 2011 RURAL SUNDARGARH+KENDUJHAR(NADIDIH FEE GRADE )
SLNO Name TRU No_HH TOT_P TOT_M TOT_F P_06 M_06 F_06 P_SC M_SC F_SC P_ST M_ST F_ST P_LIT M_LIT F_LIT P_ILL M_ILL F_ILLTOT_WORK_P
TOT_WORK_M
TOT_WORK_F
MAINWORK_P
MAINWORK_M
MAINWORK_F
MAIN_CL_P
MAIN_CL_M
MAIN_CL_F
MAIN_AL_P
MAIN_AL_M
MAIN_AL_F
1 Adaghat Rural 125 462 235 227 140 59 81 26 12 14 378 195 183 157 111 46 305 124 181 139 129 10 121 115 6 38 38 0 0 0 02 Kalta Rural 611 2532 1380 1152 348 178 170 160 86 74 1654 862 792 1733 1070 663 799 310 489 1031 782 249 867 712 155 50 34 16 50 32 183 Kasira Rural 270 1280 581 699 259 109 150 139 67 72 1083 483 600 458 281 177 822 300 522 408 304 104 390 295 95 3 1 2 1 0 14 Kendudihi Rural 686 3050 1469 1581 446 211 235 186 97 89 2210 1064 1146 1563 896 667 1487 573 914 1509 833 676 842 666 176 408 368 40 319 206 1135 Kusumdihi Rural 361 1518 746 772 308 157 151 22 13 9 1288 627 661 629 382 247 889 364 525 583 410 173 505 357 148 162 121 41 8 8 06 Nuagaon Rural 1434 6643 3146 3497 849 444 405 359 161 198 4304 1980 2324 4126 2126 2000 2517 1020 1497 2274 1652 622 1243 988 255 523 448 75 164 112 527 Rengalbeda Rural 327 1395 721 674 261 139 122 32 15 17 1232 633 599 459 293 166 936 428 508 548 372 176 327 269 58 77 77 0 17 12 58 Bandhuabeda Rural 108 573 289 284 100 53 47 7 3 4 524 263 261 266 157 109 307 132 175 192 120 72 144 96 48 52 26 26 5 0 59 Barpada Rural 148 651 328 323 131 55 76 0 0 0 611 293 318 274 190 84 377 138 239 243 205 38 242 204 38 0 0 0 0 0 010 Bholabeda Rural 660 2873 1410 1463 429 214 215 193 86 107 2440 1209 1231 1361 804 557 1512 606 906 1509 812 697 377 281 96 85 73 12 31 24 711 Guruda Rural 496 2051 1063 988 320 160 160 221 115 106 1033 521 512 1115 710 405 936 353 583 744 518 226 641 488 153 6 3 3 2 1 112 Kamalpur Rural 206 926 474 452 163 82 81 60 31 29 451 235 216 354 214 140 572 260 312 352 231 121 186 159 27 48 43 5 1 1 013 Kasira‐Kendujhar Rural 189 803 401 402 117 59 58 58 25 33 499 243 256 398 231 167 405 170 235 459 232 227 112 105 7 84 82 2 7 5 214 Kodapada Rural 464 2158 1117 1041 224 117 107 235 119 116 122 57 65 1551 874 677 607 243 364 738 629 109 578 547 31 134 128 6 162 152 1015 Namira Rural 132 654 335 319 147 70 77 24 11 13 281 139 142 247 152 95 407 183 224 159 146 13 6 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 016 Rengalbeda‐KendujhaRural 236 1125 558 567 149 77 72 53 27 26 1014 502 512 605 366 239 520 192 328 658 345 313 223 139 84 184 111 73 2 2 0
TOTAL Rural 6453 28694 14253 14441 4391 2184 2207 1775 868 907 19124 9306 9818 15296 8857 6439 13398 5396 8002 11546 7720 3826 6804 5425 1379 1854 1553 301 769 555 214AVERAGE Rural 403 1793 891 903 274 137 138 111 54 57 1195 582 614 956 554 402 837 337 500 722 483 239 425 339 86 116 97 19 48 35 13
Page 1 of 2
BUFFER ZONE SOCIO ECONOMIC DATA CENSUS 201
SLNO Name TRU No_HH
1 Adaghat Rural 1252 Kalta Rural 6113 Kasira Rural 2704 Kendudihi Rural 6865 Kusumdihi Rural 3616 Nuagaon Rural 14347 Rengalbeda Rural 3278 Bandhuabeda Rural 1089 Barpada Rural 14810 Bholabeda Rural 66011 Guruda Rural 49612 Kamalpur Rural 20613 Kasira‐Kendujhar Rural 18914 Kodapada Rural 46415 Namira Rural 13216 Rengalbeda‐KendujhaRural 236
TOTAL Rural 6453AVERAGE Rural 403
MAIN_HH_P
MAIN_HH_M
MAIN_HH_F
MAIN_OT_P
MAIN_OT_M
MAIN_OT_F
MARGWORK_P
MARGWORK_M
MARGWORK_F
MARG_CL_P
MARG_CL_M
MARG_CL_F
MARG_AL_P
MARG_AL_M
MARG_AL_F
MARG_HH_P
MARG_HH_M
MARG_HH_F
MARG_OT_P
MARG_OT_M
MARG_OT_F
NON_WORK_P
NON_WORK_M
NON_WORK_F
1 1 0 82 76 6 18 14 4 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 17 13 4 323 106 21783 69 14 684 577 107 164 70 94 34 12 22 23 7 16 41 12 29 66 39 27 1501 598 9034 3 1 382 291 91 18 9 9 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 9 5 872 277 59516 12 4 99 80 19 667 167 500 38 12 26 579 128 451 19 10 9 31 17 14 1541 636 9050 0 0 335 228 107 78 53 25 4 4 0 32 23 9 0 0 0 42 26 16 935 336 59924 19 5 532 409 123 1031 664 367 524 442 82 369 147 222 2 1 1 136 74 62 4369 1494 28754 4 0 229 176 53 221 103 118 7 7 0 115 27 88 3 1 2 96 68 28 847 349 4980 0 0 87 70 17 48 24 24 18 10 8 11 2 9 0 0 0 19 12 7 381 169 2120 0 0 242 204 38 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 408 123 28585 43 42 176 141 35 1132 531 601 256 142 114 679 233 446 9 8 1 188 148 40 1364 598 7664 1 3 629 483 146 103 30 73 5 1 4 1 1 0 5 1 4 92 27 65 1307 545 7624 4 0 133 111 22 166 72 94 11 5 6 131 49 82 0 0 0 24 18 6 574 243 3312 2 0 19 16 3 347 127 220 7 4 3 313 111 202 4 3 1 23 9 14 344 169 17560 58 2 222 209 13 160 82 78 12 12 0 93 36 57 21 6 15 34 28 6 1420 488 9320 0 0 6 4 2 153 142 11 7 6 1 2 2 0 3 2 1 141 132 9 495 189 30615 8 7 22 18 4 435 206 229 160 121 39 254 69 185 5 1 4 16 15 1 467 213 254
302 224 78 3879 3093 786 4742 2295 2447 1088 779 309 2603 836 1767 112 45 67 939 635 304 17148 6533 1061519 14 5 242 193 49 296 143 153 68 49 19 163 52 110 7 3 4 59 40 19 1072 408 663
Table No320
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Chapter -4 EIAEMP of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mine of Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Ecomen Laboratories Pvt Ltd
CHAPTER-4
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
41 General Observations
Present status of the environmental parameters have been dealt with in the
Chapter-3 The mine has been in operation since 1961 The management wishes
to Enhance Iron Ore Production Capacity of the mine from 288 million TPA to
60 million TPA and reduction in dry processing from 4571 million TPA to
1451 million TPA of low grade ore from old dumpsstacks (keeping total
handling unchanged from the last EC ie 7451 million TPA) The proposed
increase in production may add a little to the pollution load as total handling is
remaining same This is to be considered in evaluating impact and adopting
control measures The level of PM10 in ambient air as recorded in the monitoring
studies are within the safe limits Effort shall be made to keep the pollution level
well within the limits in future too
42 Topography
The topographic elevations in the lease area vary from 615 m to 528 mRL
The present land use as shown in Table No 41 indicates that the landscape over
an area of 82816 ha has already changed its topography The anticipated land
use is shown in Table No 42 amp indicates that the land area of 103828 ha will be
used due to which landscape will further change At present mining operation is
at an RL of 533 m which will go up to RL of 497 m during the year 2018-19 But
during 2019-20 this will go up to 470 mRL Hence the mine working will go
below water table The Lessee is already under process to obtain the prior
permission from the statutory authority for working below the ground water
table A detailed ldquoHydro Geological study Reportrdquo is under process by an
Agency An undertaking regarding the above study and permission from
statutoryauthorityisenclosed
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The water table of the core zone is 488 m The ground water table depth and
working depth is given in Plate No 41
43 Land Use
The existing land use pattern and the anticipated land use are shown in
Table 41 and 42 respectively Land disturbed due to mining will increase from
the present 427 ha to 58613 ha and dumps will occupy 27889 ha against the
existing 20394 ha Present and ultimate landuse pattern is shown in Plates No
42 amp 43
Present Land use pattern (ha) Table No 41
Sl No
Category Existing Land use pattern (Ha)
1 Area excavated 427 3517
2 Over burdendump 20394 1680
3 Mineral storage 7421 611
4 Infrastructure amp mine camp 1783 147
5 Roads 5246 432
6 Green belt 7540 621
7 Mineral processing plant 375 309
8 Mine Camp 1522 125
9 Unutilised 25606 2109
10 Non mineralized forest area applied for surrender
5443 448
Total 121405 100
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Proposed Land use pattern (ha) Table No 42
Heads Conceptual Land use
Area to be excavated 58613 4828
OverburdenDump 27889 2297
Mineral Storage 7421 611
Infrastructure 2137 176
Roads 4246 350
Green Belt + plantation 12134 999
Mineral processing Plant 20 165
Mine Camp 1522 125
Non mineralized forest area for surrender
5443 448
Total 121405 100
Note Against total area of 121045 ha surrender of 5443 ha forest land is under
process Plantation of this area will be looked by the project proponent
44 Drainage
The proposed activities are not expected to change the existing drainage
pattern of the area since there is no perennial stream within the lease area The
rainwater during the monsoon has a tendency to flow in the natural drainage
system of the area
As major operations are dry there will be no discharge of any water from
mine process It is required to ensure quality of runoff water during rainy
season before it leaves the lease area Precautionary measures by constructing
Garland drain run off channels check dams amp settling sumps will help in
making the runoff water free from any silt during the rains This will ensure that
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no polluted water from the mine area during rains joins with the water of Karo
River Karo River is passing outside the Western boundary of leasehold area
45 Air Quality
The mining activities will be spread in an area of 103828 ha Mining area
will increase from 427 ha to an area of 58613 ha till the end of life of mine in
phases Dump will occupy 27889 ha against the existing area of 20394 ha
mineral storage 7421 ha and road 4246 ha
The mine excavation will be 60 MTPA ROM to produce 54 MTPA of
saleable iron ore Loading and transportation of ore and waste materials
dumping and storage of minerals and waste disposal are contributive factors for
the air borne dust and emissions The pollutants level of the area are within
limits There will be increase in particulate matter in future with the
enhancement of production The control measures should be taken on drilling
operation haul road dry processing units loading and unloading area to keep
fugitive emission amp other emissions well within the safe limits Further dry
screening amp crushing 1451 million tonnes of low grade ore will produce another
05 million tonnes of processed ore of grade +55 Fe
The mine will be fully mechanized to produce 590 million tonnes of
despatchable iron ore by handling of 7451 MTPA Mine will utilize the old sub
grade material and future generation for dispatch thus reducing the SGO dump
Loading and transportation of ore and waste materials dumping and storage of
minerals and waste disposal crushing amp screening are contributive factors for
the air borne dust and emissions The pollutants have not been recorded high at
present as indicated in the Chapter 3 They will increase in future The measures
like water sprinkling on haul road wet drilling provision of sprinkling
arrangement amp making the screening system covered equipment maintenance
etc should be continued to reduce the dust levels amp other emissions and keep
them well within the safe limits
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451 Air Quality Predictions Dispersion Modelling
Preamble
Impact assessment 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 to predict the
impacts The open cast mines are potential sources of air pollution
In this section impact on air environment due to emissions generated due
to increase in production capacity of mine handling of ore and waste for
Nadidihi Iron amp Manganese Mine of Ms Feegrade amp Co Ltd concentrations
have been predicted by mathematical modeling
46 Emission Source and Emission Rates
461 Emission Rates
Dust
Dust emission rate due to material handling in mining area is based on the
following empirical formula (source IMEJ-April 1982)
Dust emission due to excavation Pa x 236 Dust Emission (DE) = --------------------- Wd x Wh x 1000 DE = Dust emission in kghr
Pa = Annual Excavation in tonnes
Wd = No of days of operation in a year
Wh = Effective working hrs in a day
Quantity of dust emitted in kg for 1000 tonnes of excavation
A Iron Ore Handling
Annual increase in Iron is 014 MTPA The dust emission due to handling
of this ore and OB will be 10 gsec
Similarly dust emission due to transportation of vehicles shall be involved
Dust emission due to this will be 36 gsec
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Total dust emission = 46 gsec
B Emission Rates from Dust Extraction System and DG Sets
The emission rates from DG sets and dust extraction system are summarized
below
Details Description DG Set Stack
1 2 3
Existing 75 KVA (10 nos)
30 KVA 320 KVA
Material consumption Mild steel
Stack Top Circular
Release height above Ground
15 m 20 m 40 m
Inside Diameter 00635 m 01016 m 01524 m
Emission Rate (gs) for PM
0000680 00024 0013
Emission Rate for NO2 (gs)
0041 0034 0030
Stack gas exit Temperature in Kelvin
381 423 464
Stack gas exit Velocity (ms)
95 1089 1169
462 Emission Source Coordinates
The center of mine was assumed (0 0) in the mathematical modelling The
coordinates of DG sets and dust extraction system were taken (10000)
47 Mathematical Model for Pollutants Dispersion
In the present case ISCST (Industrial Source Complex-Short Term ISC-3)
model has been used to predict the impacts This ISC model for area sources uses
the steady state Gaussian plume equation for a continuous source
Further the model has following specialties
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Simulates dispersion from singlemultiplearealinevolume
sources
Allows calculations to be made at a user specified regular
rectangularradial grid or at specified special receptors
Provides estimates of concentrations for any averaging time period for
the entire period of input meteorology
Allows calculations to be underwritten for source groups as selected
by the user
Uses Pasquill-Gifford or Briggs dispersion curves (for urban areas) as
selected by the user to derive the plume spread parameters
Adjusts dispersion curves to account for user specified information on
aerodynamic roughness
Adjusts for wind speed variation with height using user specified
default urbanrural power law coefficients
Simulates dispersion from buoyant non-buoyant point sources non-
buoyant area non-buoyant volume sources and non-buoyant line
sources
Simulates dry deposition using a simple tilted plume model with user
specified reflection coefficients
Simulates building wake effects
Can include the effects of exponential decay
Uses Briggsrsquo 1975 plume rise algorithm to calculate plume height
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The ground level concentration at a receptor located downwind of all
or a portion of the source area is given by a double integral in the
upwind (x) and crosswind (y) directions as
where
QA = Area source emission rate (mass per unit area per unit time) K = units scaling coefficient V = Vertical term D = Decay term as a function of x
y z = standard deviation of lateral and vertical concentration distribution (m)
Us = mean wind speed at release height
471 Vertical Term
The vertical term includes the effects of source elevation receptor
elevation plume rise limited mixing in vertical and gravitational settling and
dry deposition of particulates (with diameters greater than about 01 micron)
In the present case effects on ambient air concentrations due to
gravitational settling and dry deposition have been neglected The vertical term
without deposition effects is given by
He2 n-1 (2n Hm - He)2 (2n Hm+ He)2
V =(1 + ) exp - ------- + exp ------------------- + exp ------------- (2)
2z2 i=1 2z
2 2z2
where
H = effective release height of emissions (plume rise + physical stack height)
Hm = Mixing height
= reflection coefficient
The infinite series term in equation accounts for the effects of restrictions
on vertical plume growth at the top of mixing layer Complete reflection from
QAK VD y 2
x = exp [-05 dy] dx (1)
2Us x yz y y
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earth surface has been assumed ( = 1) For number of sources more than one
simulation is done for each individual source and then added In order to
calculate y and z for various receptor points for given wind direction following
equations are used
x = - (X(R) - X(S)) Sin (WD) - (Y(R) - Y(S)) Cos (WD) (3) y = (X(R) - X(S)) Cos (WD) - (Y(R) - Y(S)) Sin (WD) (4)
where X(R) Y(R) are receptor point coordinates and X(S) and Y(S) are
source coordinates and WD is wind angle from north
472 Dispersion Coefficients
Equations that approximately fit the Pasquill-Gifford curves (Turner 1970)
are used to calculate y and z in meters for rural area The equations used to
calculate y are of the form
y = 46511628 (x) tan (TH) (5) where TH = 0017453293 [c-d ln (x)] (6) In the above equations down wind distance `xrsquo is in kilometers and
coefficients `crsquo and `drsquo are listed in Table No43 The equation used to calculate
z is of the form
y = axb (7) Coefficients used to calculate lateral virtual distances
Table No 43
y0 lq
y = ------ P
Pasquill Stability Category
P q
A 20914 0890
B 15446 0902
C 10326 0917
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D 6826 0919
E 5106 0921
F 3992 0919
where down wind distance x is in kilometers and z is in meters The coefficients
`arsquo and `brsquo are given in Table No 44
PARAMETERS USED TO CALCULATE PASQUILL-GIFFORD VERTICAL
DISPERSION COEFFICIENT (z)
Table No 44
z (meters) = axb (x in km)
Pasquill Stability Category
x (km) a b
A lt10 122800 094470
010 - 015 158080 105420
016 - 020 170220 109320
021 - 025 179520 112620
026 - 030 217410 126440
031 - 040 258890 140940
041 - 050 346750 172830
051 - 311 453850 211660
gt311
B lt20 90673 093198
021 - 040 98483 098332
gt040 109300 109710
C All 61141 091465
D lt30 34459 086974
031 - 100 32093 081066
101 - 300 32093 064403
301 - 1000 33504 060486
1001 - 3000 36650 056589
gt3000 44053 051179
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Table No 44 (CONTD)
z (meters) = axb (x in km)
Pasquill Stability Category
x (km) a b
E lt10 24260 083660
010 - 030 23331 081956
031 - 100 21628 075660
101 - 200 21628 063077
201 - 400 22534 057154
401 - 1000 24703 050527
1001 - 2000 26970 046713
2001 - 4000 35420 037615
gt4000 47618 029592
F lt20 15209 081558
021 - 070 14457 078407
071 - 100 13953 168465
101 - 200 13953 063227
201 - 300 14823 054503
301 - 700 16187 046490
701 - 1500 17836 041507
1501 - 3000 22651 032681
3001 - 6000 27074 027496
gt6000 34219 021716
If the calculated value of z exceed 5000 m z is set to 5000 m
z is equal to 5000 m
473 Meteorological Conditions Used in Predictions The hourly meteorological data has been generated at the site and the
same has been used in the predictions The hourly wind speed temperature
direction and stabilities have been used The hourly data was available for the
months of March-May 2018
474 Atmospheric Stability
Many alternative models are developed by different authors to relate y
and z with downwind distance x under different atmospheric stability
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conditions Unfortunately none of these have been found to be comprehensive
enough to be applicable under all types of topographic and meteorological
conditions On the basis of available information ldquoPasquill Giffordrdquo stability
classification system for study area has been followed This classification is built
in the model
The Pasquill Gifford stability classification divides atmospheric stability
into six classes based on solar insolationcloud cover conditions Details of this
classification are given Table No 45
PASQUILL ndash GIFFORD STABILITY CLASSIFICATION Table No 45
Surface wind speed (ms)
Day time insolation Night time conditions
Strong Moderate Slight
Thin low clouds lt48
Overcast clouds gt38
0 ndash 2 A A ndash B B E F
2 ndash 3 A ndash B B C E F
3 ndash 5 B B ndash C D D E
5 ndash 6 C C ndash D D D D
gt6 C D D D D
A ndash Extremely unstable
B ndash Moderately unstable
C ndash Slightly unstable
D ndash Neutral
E ndash Slightly stable
F ndash Moderately stable
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475 Plume Rise
Plume rise h has been determined according to Briggrsquos formula
(CPCB guideline)
h = 21425 F3 4 for Flt55 Us and
h = 3871 F3 5 for Fgt55 Us
F = g VsD2(Ts-Ta)4Ts Where Us = wind speed at stack level (ms)
Vs = stack gas velocity (ms)
Ts = stack gas temperature (0K)
Ta = ambient temperature (0K)
F = Buoyancy flux parameter (m4s3)
h = Plume rise (m)
D = Diameter of the stack (m)
g = acceleration due to gravity 9807 (ms2)
476 Extrapolation of Wind Speed
Wind speed at stack level is calculated by power law as given below
Ustack = U10(Stack height10)p
Where U10 is the wind speed at 10 meter level and p is the power law
coefficient (007 007 010 015 035 and 055 for stability classes ABCDE
and F respectively) as per Irwin for rural areas (USEPA 1987)
477 Ambient air quality and background concentrations
Ambient air quality standards promulgated by Central Pollution Control
Board (CPCB) for different areas are as follows
Concentration (gm3)
RPM SO2 NO2
100 80 80
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The above standards are for a sampling period of 24 hours The maximum
concentration of pollutants (PM10 PM25 and NO2) recorded at habitant close to
mining area are given below
Station Code Location Maximum Concentration in microgm3
PM10 PM25 NO2
A-1 Guest house 8125 5067 2096
A-2 Within lease area 8550 5653 2717
A-3 Rengalberha 7831 5158 1701
A-4 Parulipada 8067 5092 2138
A-5 Kalta 7338 4748 2145
A-6 Kashira 6809 4548 2146
A-7 Jhirapani 6831 4695 2315
A-8 Shankhaparha 7090 5039 2172
48 Plan and Frame Work of Computations
481 Selection of Locations
The locations have been selected around the mining area covering an area
of 10 km radius from mining center The entire area has been put on grid
network and grid spacing has been taken as 500 m
482 Plan of Computation
The emission rate dispersion coefficients and other input data being now
available to compute the following
The 24 hourly averaged incremental concentration with hourly data
for the post monsoon season
The identification of grid point having peak concentration for the
incremental values and Preparation of isopleths
49 Results and Discussions
491 Peak 24 hourly incremental concentrations
24 hourly Peak Incremental Concentrations Computed
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S No
Season Incremental Concentrations (gm3)
PM10 PM25 NO2
1 Summer 253122 099308 002277
As mentioned earlier peak incremental 24 hourly PM10 and NO2
concentrations have been computed using hourly meteorological data The
distance of occurrence of the peak concentrations of PM10 and NO2 are 250m and
3500m respectively PM10 concentration occurs in core zone and NO2 in buffer
zone The isopleths of various concentrations have also been drawn and these
are given in Plate No41 Plate No42 and Plate No-43 for PM10 PM25 and
NO2 respectively The incremental and predicted concentrations at the locations
of ambient air quality have been discussed in the following section
410 Predicted Ambient Air Quality
With a wide fluctuation in meteorological parameters it is a complex task
to predict post project ambient air quality With available ambient air quality
data and incremental concentrations computed through mathematical modelling
the following post project ambient air quality has been predicted
It is clear from the predicted values that the concentrations of PM10 PM25
and NO2 are well within the stipulated limits of CPCB for Rural and Residential
areas at all locations
S No
Location
Background Concentration
(gm3)
Predicted Incremental
Concentration (gm3)
Post Project Concentration
(gm3)
PM10 PM25 NO2 PM10 PM25 NO2 PM10 PM25 NO2
1 Rengalberha
7831 5158 1701 125997 012997 000456 7956997 5170997 1701456
2 Parulipada 8067 5092 2138 102220 005222 000336 8169220 5097222 2138336
3 Kalta 7338 4748 2145 092269 001255 000157 7430269 4749255 2145157
4 Kashira 6809 4548 2146 009635 000785 000149 6818635 4548785 2146149
5 Jhirapani 6831 4695 2315 013120 002089 000204 6844120 4697089 2315204
6 Shankhaparha 7090 5039 2172 027852 001983 000132 7117852 5040983 2172132
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411 Ground vibration fly rocks and noise level
Blasting operation is envisaged which will cause ground vibrations noise
and fly rocks There will be increase in mine production from 288mtpa to
60mtpa ROM There is no major human settlement in the close vicinity Wagon
drill of 115 mm diameter will be used for drilling as before Drilling and blasting
will be done as per DGMS guidelines Blasting will be carried out by using SME
explosive The details are discussed in Chapter-2 Proper blast design is to be
ensured for control of ground vibration fly rocks and noise level
Apart from the above other contributive factors for noise will be crusher
screen and plying of vehicles Proper Control measures will be ensured to keep
the noise level under control
412 Water Requirement
Water will be utilized for wet drilling sprinkling on haul roads and
drinking purpose during mining operations The total water requirement at
present is 746 KLday and will increase to 9935 KLday (surface water 7675
KLPD ground water 226 KLPD) in future The company has obtained
permission to draw 520 KLPD of surface water amp 175 KLPD ground water from
Dept of Water Resources Govt of Odisha The permission for balance quantity
is under process with Govt of Odisha
It is essential to use recycled water to minimize the intake of fresh water
and take conservation measures like water recharge etc Surface and ground
water requirement for the proposed expansion is given below
Sl No Purpose Net requirement
(m3day)
1 Greenbelt development 154
2
Dust suppression (Transportation road inside quarry raod periphery village road for civil
7506
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construction stationary sprinkling system )
3 Drinking and domestic use in mine and periphery villages
226
4 Misc 15
Total 9935
413 Energy power requirement The machineries will be operated either through electricity or through
HSD details are given below
Electricity requirement The electricity is supplied to the project by WESCO
through 2 nos transformers of total capacity 213 KVA inside leasehold There is
also requirement of transformers with total capacity of 350 KVA
Details of Generator 2 nos of generators of total capacity 140 KVA exist There
is a further requirement of generator of capacity 400 KVA
HSD requirement Present requirement of HSD is 1192006 Litersyear For
the envisaged increase in production total HSD requirement will be
around2292000Litersyear
414 Flora and Fauna
Since mining will be extended partly within forest land the standing trees
and vegetation over this area will be lost Existing Trees will be felled during
mining process The fauna reported in this area have no rare species and are
common migratory type Specific corridors for movements or breeding grounds
have not been reported
415 Socio-economic Conditions
There is no settlementresidential area within the lease area Hence
question of rehabilitation of oustees does not arise No residential colony is
proposed to be constructed Hence there is no likelyhood of effect of out side
people or influx on the existing local population or any such related impact
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CHAPTER-5
MITIGATION MEASURES amp
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
A Mitigation Measures
51 General Views
The impact assessment of the mining operations has highlighted certain
areas which need special attention The project is already carrying out control
measures for air water noise pollution etc and drawn up plans for reclamation
amp rehabilitation of broken land as also solid waste management These are
discussed along with other control measures in the following paragraphs amp
keeping in view the operation is restricted only up to the year 2019-20
52 Land use
At the end of the life of the mine the land use pattern of the area will be as
given in Table No 42 The proposed reclamation amp rehabilitation to be
undertaken is given in Table No 51 amp Plate No 51
Table No 51
During conceptual period it is proposed ro reclaim 41789 ha but as the lease
expire on 31032020 only 35 ha will be backfilled in total and only 60 ha
dump area will be reclaimed
As it is evident from the Table 52 that out of 121405 ha of lease area 4150
ha will be green belt in the safety zone Infrastructure (3659 ha) Roads (4246 ha)
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ndash Land Land Stage wise Land Reclamation Area (Ha)
SlNo Land use category Present After Plan period
After the conceptual period
1 Mining - 35 41789
2 OB Dumps - 60 27889
3 Storing of Mineral - - 7421
Total - 95 77099
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and mineral processing (2 ha) Out of 58613 ha of mined out area 41789 ha will
be reclaimed by way of back filling and 16824 ha as bench plantation Land
under road (4246 ha) mineral processing unit (2 ha) and Infrastructure and
mine camp (1522 ha) will remain as it is It is proposed to back fill the mined out
area in phases during the years and concurrent rehabilitation will be
undertaken (ref Table No 52 amp Plate No 52) Due attention will be paid to
encourage migration of fauna in the area in consultation with the Forest
Department
Details of Reclamation Plan
Table No 52
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Post Mining (conceptual) Land Use Pattern of ML Area (Ha)
Post mining land use of core zone with Environment Management
Sr No
Description Land use (Ha)
Plantation
Public use
Undisturbed Total
1 Mining 58613
58613
2 Dump 27889
27889
3 Infrastructure amp Mine camp
3659
3659
4 Roads
4246
4246
5 Green belt amp Plantation
12134
12134
6 Storing of ore 7421
7421
7 Mineral processing unit
20
20
8
Non mineralised area for surrender
5443 5443
Total 106057 9905 5443 121405
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But the lease will expire on 31032020 so reclamation of all above will not
possible 31114 ha shall be covered under plantation amp 17326 ha will be on
public use
53 Top Soil Management
Because of rock exposures and laterite capping amp present stage of mining
topsoil does not exist Hence top soil collection and storage is not applicable
during the proposed mining operations
54 Air Pollution Control
Concentration of Particulate Matter and the Gaseous Emission levels are
within the limits prescribed by the CPCB In Mining activities the sources of
fugitive dust are from drilling blasting hauling and beneficiation The following
control measures are proposed
i) Wet drilling system is being adopted and will be continued in future
ii) Major portion of ROM shall be processed in the wet circuit thus the
potential of fugitive dust is envisaged to be minimum Fixed water
sprinklers are already installed to suppress the dust pollution of the mine
Water tankers fitted with water sprinklers are also in operation
iii) Within mines water sprinkling is being done on the haul roads working
faces stacking areas dry circuit plant etc and shall be continued in future
Though the pollutants have not been recorded high at present in the core
area yet to control it further adequate water sprinkling over haul road by
water spraymist spray under pressure will be done Total length of haul
road of 504 kms is water sprinkled by mobile water tankers (3 nos)
making total 15 trips a day or as required in summer season Some portion
of the haul road has been provided with fixed water sprinklers which will
be extended further on the haul road gradually
iv) Phased reclamation of mined out areas waste dumps and tree plantation
will also help to reduce the generation of fugitive dust The details are
given later
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v) All primary crushers have inbuilt dust suppression and extraction
systems The primary crushers proposed will also have inbuilt dust
suppression and extraction system The loading area will be given priority
for dust control by frequent water sprinkling
vi) Other than ROM transportation all the intermediate product and finished
sized ore will be transported to the railway sidings Further management
may conduct a study to check efficiency of control measures
commissioned and adopted amp ascertain if further improvement may be
brought about amp revisit the results to consider further improvements
The Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine of Ms Feegrade and Company (P) Ltd is
surrounded by following mines as shown in Plate 52
Sl No
Name of mine Distance from Mine (in
KM) Direction
1 Rungta Sons Pvt Ltd 440 SE
2 Rungta Mines Ltd 520 SE
3 K J S Ahluwalia 140 NE
4 Rungta Sons Pvt Ltd 620 E
5 TISCO 1190 SE
6 M G Mohanty 1100 SE
7 O M M Ltd 1000 SE
8 TISCO 860 SE
9 O M M Ltd 670 SE
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10 Bonai Industrial Co Ltd
590 SE
11 Rungta Mines Ltd 650 S
12 O M C Ltd 660 S
13 O M M Ltd 940 SW
14 Geetarani Mohanty 1220 SW
15 National Enterprises 1060 SW
16 Penguin Trading Agency
1090 SW
17 Jindal Steel amp Power Ltd
960 SW
18 Steel Authority of India Ltd
430 W
19 Kanahdhara Mining amp Minerals Pvt Ltd
770 SW
20 Essel Mining amp Industries Ltd
620 SW
21 O M M Ltd 590 SW
22 K C Pradhan 660 SW
23 M G Mohanty 450 SW
24 Rungta Sons Pvt Ltd 420 SW
25 O M M Ltd 390 SW
26 OMC Ltd 470 SW
27 AMTC 240 SW
28 O M C Ltd 020 SW
29 Bonai Industrial Co Ltd
330 SW
30 ORIND 270 W
31 Feegrade amp Co Pvt Ltd
Adjacent E
The contribution of pollutants from all the active mines is reflected in the
baseline status and shown in Plate no 52 The cumulative contribution due to
expansion of the mine and other active mines is as given in Chapter 4 indicates
that PM10 SO2 and NOx will remain within limit
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Existing and proposed production of mine number of vehicles segment of route
on which transportation is being made and proposed is given in the following
table and shown in Plate no53
Present (MT) Proposed (MT)
Production in TPA 4200000 5900000
Transportationday (TPA) 14000 19667
Vehiclesday 700 (20MT) 728 (27MT)
Vehicleshour 29 30
Exit point-1 (Bhadrasahi to Joda onwards) Exit point- 1A (Nadidih to Bhadrasahi) Exit pont-1B (Bhadrasahi to Barbil siding or onwards)
9
4
5
10
5 5
Exit point-2 (Koira to Barsuan siding) Existing point-2A (Nadidih to Koira) Exit point-2B (Koira to Roxy Rengra Bimalgarh siding or onwards)
20
8
12
20
8
12
As discussed above there will be an increase of load of around 1 number
of vehicles per hour on the existing traffic Hence the contribution to pollution
load shall not be significant
Proposed dispatchable ore production per day of major iron ore lease of
Koira Sector as obtained from different sources is around 141390 MTday
considering 300 working days per year and working hour of 20 hours per day
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Distribution of transport of 141390 MTday in different sectors are given
below
Details of road transport (two lanes) with Trucksdumpers of Capacity 20 MT (I) 30 of total load will move along Koira-Bhadrasahi road (NH-215)
(a) From Koira to Bhadrasahi Two lane 16m wide road
(b) Total transport load 42417 MTday
(c) Total tripsday 2121
(d) Total up amp down tripsday 4242 (II) 35 of total load will move along Koira to Barsuan siding (State highway)
(a) From Koira to Barsuan Two lane road 16m wide
(b) Total transport load 49486MTday
(c) Total tripsday 2474
(d) Total updown tripsday 4948 (III) 35 of total load will move along Koira-to BimlagarhRoxyRengra (NH-
215)
(a) From Koira to BimlagarhRoxyRengra
Two lane road 16m wide
(b) Total transport load 49487 MTday
(c) Total tripsday 2474
(d) Total up amp down trips 4948 As per guidelines for capacity of roads in rural areas of Indian Road Congress
recommended design service volumes for two lane roads are 15000 PCUday or
5000 Trucksday in plain area in the three routes mentioned above The traffic
loads shall be within the standard limit of 5000 trucksday
Note i) PCU ndash Public Carriage Unit
ii) Equivalency factor ndash 1 Truck = 3 PCU
iii) Volume in number of vehicles that pass through a given point on the
road during a designated time is expressed in hour or day unit of
length in km
55 Mine Drainage
Rain water is the only source of natural water during the monsoon The
rain water during the monsoon has a tendency to discharge into the natural
drainage system of the area ie the natural water courses existing in the lease
hold area (Refer Drainage Plan 54) It is envisaged that the mining process will
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not intersect the ground water table There will be no mine drainage during dry
days
56 Water Pollution Control The water quality analysis results of various locations including
nalasrivers show that all the parameters are within the prescribed limits as per
the standard of IS 10500 and IS 2296 (Class C) Rain water runoff is likely to
cause turbidity for which garland drain water channels check dams amp silt ponds
have already been constructed on the water channel course of runoff The check
dams are constructed by boulders to check the speed of the water as well the
wash off material also gets arrested The water after passing the check dam(s) is
collected in a sump or a series of sumps The overflow free from silt will flow
from the lease area Five nos of Settling tanks of different capacity have already
been constructed for controlling the silt in flowing water
The existing plantation and proposed tree plantation will also help to
check the flow of turbid water to the nalla
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57 Water Balance
The company has already obtained surface water drawl permission to the
tune of 520 m3day from Karo River for industrial use For drinking and
domestic use in mine camp and periphery village ground water permission has
been obtained from water resources Dept Govt Of Odisha for 175m3 day
Additional water permission for surface amp ground water is under process
571 Report on impact of mining on ground water
The hydraulic characteristics of water-bearing formations is determined by
conducting pumping tests Pumping Test is conducted to examine the aquifer
response under controlled conditions to the abstraction of water The basic
principle of a pumping test is that if we pump water from a well and measure
9935 m3day
2260m3day Ground
Water
Drinking amp Domestic use
Dust suppression (transportation road inside quarry road stock yards village roads mine camp areas and dry fogging in crushingscreening plant)
Greenbelt
7675 m3day surface water
Miscellaneous usages
7506m3d
154m3d
15m3d
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the pumping rate and the drawdown in the well then we can substitute these
measurements into an appropriate formula and can calculate the hydraulic
characteristics of the aquifer It is also called as aquifer tests for aquifer
parameter evaluation
Groundwater is frequently chosen as the most suitable source of drinking water
supplies of which are brought to the surface by rehabilitating existing boreholes
or drilling new ones Pumping tests are a practical way of obtaining an idea of
the boreholersquos efficiency and its optimal production yield
Pumping Test
A pumping test consists of pumping groundwater from a well usually at a
constant rate and measuring water levels in the pumped well and any nearby
wells (observation wells) or surface water bodies during and after pumping
A pumping test is a practical reliable method of estimating well performance
well yield the zone of influence of the well and aquifer characteristics (ie the
aquiferrsquos ability to store and transmit water aquifer extent presence of boundary
conditions and possible hydraulic connection to surface water)
Before conducting a pumping test the geological and hydrological information of
the area should be collected
i) The geological characteristics of the subsurface (ie all those lithological
stratigraphic and structural features that may influence the flow of
groundwater)
ii) The type of aquifer and confining beds
iii) The thickness and lateral extent of the aquifer and confining beds
iv) The aquifer may be bounded laterally by barrier boundaries of
impermeable material in the lithology (eg the bedrock sides of a buried
valley a fault or simply lateral changes of the aquifer material)
v) Data on the groundwater-flow system horizontal or vertical flow of
groundwater water table gradients and regional trends in groundwater
levels
vi) Details of any existing surrounding wells in the area
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vii) Selecting the well for the pumping tests Well should be suitable for the
test
The hydrogeological conditions should not change over short
distances and should be representative of the area under
consideration or at least a large part of it
The site should not be near railways or motorways where passing
trains or heavy traffic might produce measurable fluctuations in the
hydraulic head of a confined aquifer
The site should not be in the vicinity of existing discharging wells
The pumped water should be discharged in a way that prevents its
return to the aquifer
The gradient of the water table or piezometric surface should be
low
Manpower and equipment must be able to reach the site early and
easily
Unconfined Aquifer Test (Darcyrsquos Method) The figure demonstrates unconfined aquifer flow pumping test for upper layer
Figure Unconfined Aquifer Flow Pumping Test
Here the aquifer is underlain by an impermeable stratum and test well extends
to the bottom of the permeable stratum and is perforated over the section which
is below the water table In original test it is assumed that the ground water is at
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rest The pumping generates a radial flow of water towards the well and the
water table assumes a curved surface called drawdown water table The
hydraulic gradient is assumed to be constant at any given radius Under steady-
state conditions the rate of radial flow through any cylindrical surface at radius r
is constant and equal to the amount of water pumped out of the well in unit
time
Consider the flow through an elementary cylinder of soil having a radius r
thickness dr and height h Hydraulic gradient (from inside to outside)
Area of flow A= 2rh
From Darcyrsquos Law q=kiA
Integrating
Two observation wells will suffice for computing k for higher accuracy more
than two is required The values of h1amph2 can be determined by measuring the
water table by piezometers
Confined Aquifer Test
A confined flow condition occurs when the aquifer is confined both above and
below by impermeable strata The figure 32 demonstrates confined aquifer flow
pumping test for lower layer Here the apparent drawdown surface is above the
upper surface of aquifer for all values of r
dr
dhi
hrdr
dhk 2
dhhkqr
dr2
)(log 2
1
2
2
1
2 hhkqr
re
)
)(log32
2
1
2
2
1210
( hh
rrqk
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We have to consider the flow after steady state is obtained (in some cases
pumping at a steady rate must be continued for many days before a steady flow
is reached)
Figure Confined Aquifer Flow Pumping Test
From Darcyrsquos Law q=kiA
A= 2rD
Permeability of Stratified Soils
When a sub soil in the field consists of a number of strata which have different
permeability values calculation of seepage through such a stratified deposit
requires the computation of average values of k applicable for the whole deposit
The figure 33 demonstrates permeability of stratified layer of soils
Drdr
dhkq 2
dhkDqr
dr2
)( 2
log 12
1
2 hhkq
D
r
re
)(
)(log
D 232
12
1210
hh
rrqk
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Figure Average Coefficient of Permeability in layered Soils
Horizontal flow (parallel to bedding planes)
There are two average values the average horizontal coefficient of permeability
kH when the flow is parallel to the strata and the average vertical coefficient
permeability kv when the flow is normal to the strata We are more interested in
the average horizontal coefficient of permeability kH
When the flow is horizontal it is taking place through all the layers at the same
time and therefore the hydraulic gradient is the same in each layer ie i1 = i2 = i3
= i4 =helliphellipin = i However the velocities of flow are different in various layers
By Darcyrsquos law the average discharge velocity can be written as -
) (H
1 k 2211
i
H nnHvHvHvv
) (H
1 k 2211H nnHkHkHk
If h is the head loss during the flow then h = h1 + h2 + h3 + h4 +helliphelliphn where h1
h2 are the head losses in different layers
If q is the total flow through the layer system then q = q1 + q2 + q3 + helliphellipqn
where q1 q2 are the flow through different layers
(Basic and Applied Soil Mechanics GopalRanjan ASR Rao Engineering
Hydrology K Subramanya Ground Water H M Raghunath)
Recovery Test (Theis Method)
When the pump is shut down after a pumping test the water level inside the
pumping and observation wells will start to rise This rise in water level is
known as residual drawdown (s) Recovery-test measurements allow the
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transmissivity of the aquifer to be calculated thereby providing an independent
check on the results of the pumping test
Residual drawdown data can be more reliable than drawdown data because the
recovery occurs at a constant rate whereas constant discharge pumping is often
difficult to achieve in the field Residual drawdown data can be collected from
both the pumping and observation wells
Figure Diagram of a pumping test for confined aquifers
According to Theis (1935) the residual drawdown after pumping has ceased is
Where -
s = residual drawdown
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r= distance from well to piezometer
T= transmissivity of the aquifer (KD)
SandS= storativity values during pumping and recovery respectively
Tandt= elapsed times from the start and ending of pumping respectively
(httpswwwwaterloohydrogeologiccomhelpaquifertest_theis_recovery_test_confinedhtm)
Figure Diagram of time drawdown and residual drawdown of a pumping test Using the approximation for the well function W(u) shown in the Cooper-Jacob
method this equation becomes-
When S and S are constant and equal and T is constant this equation can be
reduced to
T t
Pumping Period Recovery Period
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To analyze the data s is plotted on the logarithmic Y axis and time is plotted on
the linear X axis as the ratio of tt (total time since pumping began divided by
the time since the pumping ceased)
An example of a Theis Recovery analysis graph has been included below-
Figure Residual drawdown ttrsquo of a pumping test
An example of a Theis Recovery analysis is available in the project-
The Theis Recovery Solution assumes the following
bullThe aquifer is confined and has an ldquoapparentrdquo infinite extent
bullThe aquifer is homogeneous isotropic and of uniform thickness
over the area influenced by pumping
bullThe piezometric surface was horizontal prior to pumping
bullThe well is fully penetrating and pumped at a constant rate
bullWater removed from storage is discharged instantaneously with
decline in head
bullThe well diameter is small so well storage is negligible
The data requirements for the Theis Recovery Solution are
bullRecovery vs time data at a pumping or observation well
bullDistance from the pumping well to the observation well
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bullPumping rate and duration
Bore Hole Logging
Several borehole were constructed to conduct the hydro-geological study The
existing boreholes were also considered for pumping test To represent the
lithology of the area one such representative bore hole logging is provided here
Table -A representative bore hole logging in Nadidih Iron and Manganese Mine
Area
NADIDIH IRON amp MANGANESE MINES (FCPL)
BORE HOLE AT CONTRACTOR CAMP (MINES AREA- PIEZOMETER) Hole No 01
Av
g
Per
mea
bil
ity
(cm
s)
k
Av
gT
ran
smis
siv
ity
k X
D
T
Type Core Size 75 mm dia
Co ordinate N 21deg 57 4887 E 85deg15 2865
Collar RL 56943 m
Total Depth 114 m
RUN DETAILS
From(m) To(m) Width(m) True
Width(m)
Recovery
of core
Lithology k T
000 120 120 111 9250 Alluvium Soil
46
3X
10
-1cm
s
33
3X
10
2 cm
s
120 240 120 110 9167 -do-
240 330 090 086 9556 -do-
330 410 080 075 9375 -do-
410 480 070 066 9321 -do-
480 600 120 112 9225 -do-
600 720 120 110 9167 -do-
720 840 120 113 9324 Reddish Soil
37
1X
10
-2cm
s
65
7X
10
1 cm
s
840 960 120 113 9420 -do-
960 1080 120 112 9333 -do-
1080 1200 120 113 9321 -do-
1200 1320 120 115 9454 -do-
1320 1440 120 113 9321 -do-
1440 1560 120 112 9333 -do-
1560 1680 120 112 9333 -do-
1680 1800 120 110 9167 -do-
1800 1920 120 110 9167 -do-
1920 2040 120 112 9333 -do-
2040 2160 120 110 9167 -do-
2160 2280 120 110 9167 -do-
2280 2400 120 111 9250 -do-
2400 2490 090 085 9444 -do-
2490 2570 080 076 9500 Laterite Soil 1 7 2 X 1 0 - 2 c m s 1 4 1 X 1 0 1 c m s
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2570 2640 070 065 9286 -do-
2640 2760 120 112 9333 -do-
2760 2880 120 113 9417 -do-
2880 3000 120 114 9500 -do-
3000 3080 080 075 9375 -do-
3080 3150 070 067 9325 -do-
3150 3240 090 085 9325 -do-
3240 3310 070 065 9286 -do-
3310 3410 100 093 9300 Ferruginous Laterite
14
2 X
10
-3cm
s
14
3 X
10
0 cm
2s
3410 3480 070 067 9571 -do-
3480 3600 120 112 9333 -do-
3600 3720 120 112 9333 -do-
Existing level
3720 3840 120 112 9333 Ferruginous Laterite
3840 3960 120 113 9417 -do-
3960 4080 120 115 9425 -do-
4080 4200 120 111 9250 -do-
4200 4320 120 112 9333 -do-
4320 4440 120 111 9250 Laterite with
inclusion of shale
11
0 X
10
-3cm
s
18
5 c
m2s
4440 4560 120 112 9333 -do-
4560 4680 120 111 9250 -do-
4680 4830 150 140 9333 -do-
4830 4920 090 087 9432 -do-
4920 5040 120 112 9333 -do-
5040 5160 120 115 9454 -do-
5160 5280 120 113 9417 -do-
5280 5400 120 114 9500 -do-
5400 5520 120 114 9454 -do-
5520 5640 120 114 9500 -do-
5640 5760 120 113 9417 -do-
5760 5880 120 110 9167 -do-
5880 6000 120 114 9500 -do-
6000 6120 120 111 9250 Shale inclusion with
reddish Soil
57
1 X
10
-4cm
s
11
X 1
0-1
cm
2s
6120 6240 120 111 9250 -do-
6240 6360 120 114 9500 -do-
6360 6480 120 113 9417 -do-
6480 6600 120 112 9333 -do-
6600 6720 120 115 9583 -do-
6720 6840 120 113 9417 -do-
6840 6960 120 114 9500 -do-
6960 7080 120 114 9500 -do-
7080 7200 120 111 9250 -do-
7200 7320 120 112 9333 -do-
7320 7440 120 110 9167 -do-
7440 7560 120 111 9250 -do-
7560 7680 120 110 9167 -do-
7680 7800 120 113 9417 -do-
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7800 7920 120 110 9167 -do-
7920 8040 120 114 9500 Clay Shale
16
5 X
10
-4cm
s
57
X 1
0-1
cm
2s
8040 8160 120 111 9250
-do-
Confined
Aquifer level 8160 8280 120 111 9250 Clay Shale
8280 8400 120 114 9500 -do-
8400 8520 120 113 9417 -do-
8520 8640 120 112 9333 -do-
8640 8760 120 115 9583 -do-
8760 8880 120 113 9417 -do-
8880 9000 120 114 9500 -do-
9000 9120 120 114 9500 -do-
9120 9240 120 111 9250 -do-
9240 9360 120 112 9333 -do-
9360 9480 120 110 9167 -do-
9480 9600 120 111 9250 -do-
9600 9700 100 094 9400 -do-
9700 9760 060 056 9333 -do-
9760 9840 080 075 9375 -do-
9840 9960 120 114 9500
-do-
Proposed
Deepening
level 9960 10080 120 114 9500 Clay Shale
10080 10200 120 111 9250 -do-
10200 10320 120 112 9333 -do-
10320 10400 080 110 9100 -do-
10400 10600 200 111 8100 -do-
10600 10750 150 094 8300 -do-
10750 10850 100 056 8500 -do-
10850 10950 100 075 7500 -do-
10950 11080 130 114 8769 -do-
11080 11230 150 114 8300 -do-
11230 11400 170 111 8100 -do-
It is proposed to deepen the mine from 533m to 470m (RL) ie 63m There is an
unconfined aquifer at a level of 488m (RL) In this borehole these levels are
encountered at 3643m (present level) 8143m (confined aquifer level) and
9943m (proposed level) respectively from the surface level (56943m RL) as
provided in Table
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Permeability and Transmissivity with respect to various layers
The figure depicts Permeability and Transmissivity with respect to various layers
in Nadidih
Figure -Bore hole logging in Nadidih Iron and Manganese Mine Area with permeability and transmissivity
The alluvial layer revealed the highest permeability of 463X10-1cms This layer
is upto about 720 m from the surface The dugwells shallow tube wells are fed
by the water stored in this layer During post monsoon season there is a
depletion of the water table by 35 to 5m in the entire area
The existing mine is already at 533m level and is further proposed to work at
470m level In this case the mine will go upto the level of ldquoClayShale Layerrdquo
which is at a depth below 490m as shown in Figure 41 This means the mine
working will cross the 488m level confined aquifer which is also lying in the
same Clay Shale Layer
The additional water withdrawal from the mine is calculated below according to
Darcyrsquos law
Proposed Mine Level
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Q= k X i X A where Q is the water discharged per day k = Permeability of
the strata i = the hydraulic gradient as found in the pumping test
k(confined aquifer)= 110 X10-3cms = 095mday
i = 0008 (Radius of influence was found to be about 30m)
A = 2rh = 2 X 3142 X (50) x 3 = 9426m2 (h= depth of layer here is 3m r
= 50m as per the opening of third bench from the mine pit bottom where
the mine working crossed the confined aquifer)
Q= 095 X 0008 X 9426= 716m3 per day only (approx 7m3 per day)
This additional water discharge will be very nominal in compared to the entire
mine excavation because of extremely low permeability of the strata The broken
layer (8143m to 7943m) in the borehole) may be considered as the confined
water table which is found to be inconsistent
The figure shows schematic diagram of the working depth and the ground water
table At present the existing mine is already working at 533m level and the
working is to be deepened further as proposed to work at 470m level as shown
in the figure
Figure -Pictorial representation of high permeability in shallow upper layer and very low permeability in lower layer
K
7- 8m level
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In the study area the high permeability horizon within the shallow upper laterite
soil permits rapid infiltration and lateral flow of groundwater limiting recharge
to the underlying bedrock The lower permeability of the underlying laterite soil
limits both lateral movement of groundwater and recharge to the bedrock
Hence deepening of the mine from the existing level will not affect the water
regime to large extent
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Figure - Pictorial representation of water table fluctuation in buffer zone during
monsoon and non-monsoon season
Conclusions i) The mining activities in Nadidih Iron and Manganese Mine have
proposed to deepen the mine from 533m level to 470 m ie further 63m
depth to extract the remaining mineral in the mine from conservation
point of view
ii) After reconnaissance surveying of the mine carefully several bore
holeswell were identified
iii) The assessment was done during pre-monsoon and post monsoon
period in the year 2018
iv) After estimation of the permeability for each layerthe water drainage
characteristic was assessed for the mine
v) Radius of influence of the area was determined by pumping test and
found to be about 30m
vi) The present level of working was found to be at 533m which can be
easily inspected It was found that although blasting technique is used
for mining the peripheral strata was found almost intact The mine
benches are carefully excavated as per mining plan and are very
conspicuously maintained
vii) It was further found that the water seepages from the lower layers
were not found even during and after heavy rainfall Whatever water
was found stored in the mine sump was due to seepage from 10-12m
from surface layers and rainwater runoff The seepage water was found
to be carefully channeled by toe drains along the mine benches to get
collected in the mine sump
viii) The proposed mine working will crossa thin inconsistentlayer of
confined aquifer which is lying at a level of 488m
ix) With further deepening of the mine by 63m an amount of about 7m3 per
day will be the additional seepage of water (as calculated)
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x) The mine was visited in the month of September 2018 after heavy
rainfall to inspect the excavated area It was found that the
waterseepage was taking place only from the upper layers upto7-8 m
The layers below 8m were absolutely dry except a few cracks from
where some local seepages were found to be taking place
Recommendations
i) As mining activities are dynamic in nature the drainagepermeability
characteristics calculated in this report may change with time to time
Therefore monitoring and measurement of these areas should be done
regularly
ii) Water level monitoring systemshave to be provided in the identified bore
wells in the periphery of the mine
iii) Care should be taken so that the lower aquifer should not be disturbed
much during mining activities and remain intact outside the
leaseControlled blasting activity should be adopted to prevent crack in
the aquifer
iv) The mine authority should utilize the additional water pumped (if any)
in the reclamation water spraying activities during the dry weather
seasons
58 Rain Water Harvesting and Water Conservation Measures
Nadidih Iron amp Manganese mine has been implementing various ground
water recharge measures in amp around the mines area for augmenting the ground
water resources Rain water harvesting (RWH) measures have been
implemented at the project site considering the rainfall pattern intensity and
topography of the area Micro-level controls have been taken up at distributed
locations and these controls are in the form of construction of Rainwater
Harvesting structures Storage structures have been constructed at strategic
locations to catch the surface runoff generated locally Moreover quarry bottom
also act as retention pond by default for storage of runoff from the entire quarry
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The stored surface runoff either percolates downward and join in underlying
ground water resources or used or lost due to evaporation There are 5 no of
settling-cum percolation tank amp rain water harvesting structure having total
capacity of 38980 m3have been constructed at suitable locations (bottom of the
overburden dump) to collect surface runoff water The individual capacities of
the settling tank cum harvesting pit are 4636 m3 25620 m3 7746 m3 228 m3 amp 750
m3 The water collected in the both active and inactive quarry RWH pit and
settling-cum percolation tanks not only recharge the ground water through
natural percolation process but also after desiltation are used for dust
suppression during non- rainy days
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59 Noise and vibration levels
Controlled amp proven blast design is being adopted to control vibrations
throw of blasted material noise amp to ensure better fragmentation Blasting causes
ground vibrations noise and fly rocks Since there will be increase in mine
production there will be increase in blasting operation However there is no
major human settlement in close vicinity Drilling and blasting will be done as
per DGMS guidelines Blasting will be carried out by using SME explosive The
details are discussed in Chapter-2 Adoptions of Proper blast design will ensure
control of ground vibrations fly rocks and noise level
Single row a) Using short delays single hole per delay for minimum vibrations
helliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Zero 1 2 3 4 5
b) Using short delays for maximum fragmentation helliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphellip0helliphellip Zero 1 zero 1 zero 1 zero 1
Multi row In multi row blasts the inline firing system is used Different pattern
of initiations are adopted which provide better fragmentation mock-pile throw
as well as blasting efficiency The effective burden (BE) amp effective spacing (SE)
are illustrated as shown below
At present blasting is done by practicing either Diagonal or V-type initiation
pattern The patterns are shown below
Symbols used-
Initiation
Delay nos used as 0123 etc
Line of firing
Direction of initiation of holes
Shot hole
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Case-I Diagonal initiation method
Free Face
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Case-II V-type initiation Free Face 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4
5 4 3 2 1 2 3 4 5
6 5 4 3 2 3 4 5 6
Apart from the above other contributive factors for noise will be crusher screen
and plying of vehicles Proper Control measure to be ensured to keep the noise
level under control
i) Proper maintenance of machineries and transport vehicles is being
carried out to reduce the noise and keep the same within
permissible limit
ii) DG sets will have proper acoustic enclosures
iii) The roads except haul road shall be made pucca
iv) No pressure horns shall be allowed within mine lease
v) Vehicles will have proper maintenance and old vehicles will not be
allowed for transportation
SE BE
SE BE
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vi) Noise levels Monitoring is carried out on quarterly basis and shall
be continued in future
510 Waste dumps Management
The waste materials of Nadidih Mine is mainly laterite lateritic Iron Ore
(Fe 45) BHQ BHJ shale Lateritic soil etc
The waste material generated will be dumped partly in preselected dump
yards amp partly used for backfilling 8300748 m3 of waste material exists at present
amp has been dumped in Dump B amp C Another 2362340 m3 waste will be
generated up to life of the mine Out of total waste materials part material will
be screened and balance 2362340 m3 of waste will be used for backfilling
However there will be only 908725 m3 of waste generated upto 2019-20
At present 7540 hectares of area is present as green belt as safety zone At
the end of the plan period approximately 12134 ha of area will be converted to
greenbelt and plantation At the end of life of the mine approximately 41789 ha
of exhausted quarry will be backfilled and covered with plantation and 16824 ha
area will be covered under bench plantation
511 Afforestation Programme
At present 7540 hectares of area is present as green belt as safety zone At the
end of the plan period approximately 12134 hectares of area will be converted to
green belt and plantation At the end of life of the mine approximately 41789
hectare of exhausted quarry will be back filled and covered with plantation and
16824 ha area will be covered under bench plantation
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Table No53
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND MANAGEMENT
Ecology Stage Wise Cumulative Plantation
REQUIREMENTS OF PLANTS FOR AFFORSTATIONRECLAMATION
Year Unworked area plantation green
belt
Outside dumps
Inside dumps Topsoil dump Total
Area (Ha)
Trees Area (Ha)
Trees Area (Ha)
Trees Area (Ha)
Trees Area (Ha)
Trees
up to 2017-18 754 18850
754 18850
2018-19 to 2019-20 4594 11485
4594 11485
Back filling area
2018-19 to 2019-20
35 8750
35 8750
Dump Plantation
up to 2017-18 1248 85000
1248 85000
2018-19 to 2019-20 30 6000
30 6000
Total 31114 130085
Total number saplings per hectare is 2500 but due to gap plantation saplings
per hectare is more than 2500 ha
512 Socio-economic aspects
The present mine operations have given opportunity to 346 people of direct
employment and equal no of people are benefitted indirectly During expansion
activities of the plant as proposed under this project there may by opportunity
for direct employment of about 80 more people Besides there will be indirect
employment
Further the Government of Odisha will earn approx Rs 909297781- per
annum as royalty (which could help development of the area) At present the
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Project Proponent is paying approx Rs 1863791766- per annum to State
Govt of Odisha as royalty
The following have been provided to these villages and other nearby
villages
513 Peripheral development work a) Drinking water being supplied to the villagers through tanker and this
will be continued in future too
b) Pesticides are spread on drains and ditches during monsoon and
cleaned whenever required Such activities will be continued in future
also
c) Medical health camps are being organized once in a month in
surrounding villages for medical care of the local people
d) Training on Environmental education is carried out for awakening
about the surrounding environment to the local villagers
e) Except technical amp managerial staff all other workers are local people
f) Public roads are being repaired amp maintained Public road is being
constructed in association with other companies
g) Jeep and Camper are made available for use of villagers on
emergencysituations
h) Sports material are provided to villagers and tournaments organized
514 Biological Environment amp Conservation (Flora and fauna)
For conservation of flora and fauna both in the core and buffer zone of
Nadidhi Iron ore mine of Ms Feegrade Co Ltd has initiated many actions For
conservation of wildlife in the area site specific conservation plan is already
approved by Principal CCF (Wild Life) amp Chief Wild Life Warden Odisha There
is no elephant corridornational park sanctuary in 10 km radius of the ML
area However we have contributed proportionate amount in preparation of
regional Wild Life Management Plan The different mitigation measures
proposed in the plan are in the fields of
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a To improve the density and composition of forest crop and to encourage the
natural regeneration and establishment of principal species by taking suitable
silvicultural operation with due emphasis on soil and water conservation
b To resort to artificial regeneration wherever necessary
c In consistence with primary objective removal of mature and silviculturally
available trees before they become unsound on sustained yield basis
d Removal of unsound and defective trees under improvement felling so as to
improve and increase the stocking of principal species
e To tend and improve the existing growing stock through suitable Silvicultural
measures
f To regenerate the barren and blank patches by planting suitable site exacting
hardy species
g To rehabilitate and improve the productivity of the depleted and degraded
forest through enrichment plantation and other suitable measures
h To tend the existing plantation so as to get maximum annual increment
i To raise block plantation preferably of economically important species in the
large gaps having extent of more than 4 Ha
j To improve micro-edaphic conditions especially in dry and open patches by
taking suitable soil and water conservation measures
k To provide effective protection against illicit felling encroachment shifting
cultivation over grazing and fire hazards so as to check further retrogression
of site
l To meet the bonafied needs and requirements of local inhabitants in regards to
fire wood small timber and fodder etc
The proposed fund requirement for implementation of the plan has been
deposited (Rs108 Lacs) to DFO Bonai All other works within the lease area
shall be undertaken by the company under the guidance of the monitoring
committee and DFO and an amount of Rs 148 Lacs has been expensed made by
the project proponent
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515 Public health implications of the project
The company takes preventive measures for the villagers in the local area
for better health Company provides the following for betterment of health
Preventive Measures Taken up for Better Health
1 Weekly visit of Doctor to Nadidih Mines with para-medical staff and medicine
2 Providing Ambulance for patients daily to nearest hospital and as and when required
3 Health awareness programme in village schools
4 Supply of blanket to the villagers
5 Safe drinking water supply to villagers through Boring OHT pipe line amp water tanker
6 Water treatment done by Bleaching powder amp Alum which are added to water before 12 hrs of supply
7 Anti Malaria Treatment like Fogging anti larve spray amp indoor residual spray done weekly fortnightly amp monthly
8 Awareness pogramme also done among school children for use of pipe line supplied water for drinking purpose instead of taking pond or nalariver water
9 Water vat in the village are cleaned on regular interval
516 Specific programme for upliftment of SCST population of the study
area
The study area is dominated by Schedule Tribe population As per Census
2011 the percentage of ST population to the total population is 6665 Similarly
the SC population to the total population is 619 Hence the peripheral CSR
activities doneproposed to be done are mainly focused on upliftment of SCST
population
Welfare activities done and proposed along with funds are enclosed The
company focused on the following activities for upliftment of SCST population
1) Education amp communication
2) Health care
3) Livelihood
4) Sports amp culture
5) Infrastructure amp development
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517 Public Consultation
The public hearing of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines of Ms Feegrade amp Co
(P) Ltd was held on 25th October 2018 at 1030 AM at the Play ground near
Nadidih Primary School of Village Nadikasira Sri Bhaskar Chandra Turuk OAS
(SAG) Additional District Magistrate Sundargarh supervised and presided over
the meeting along with Sri Hemendra Nath Nayak Regional Officer State
Pollution Control Board Rourkela Odisha As many as 500 participants had
attended the public hearing meeting
The details are discussed in Chapter 7
Main issues of the public are as follows
Peripheral development of the area
Pollution control especially dust control
Educationskill development
Employment generation
Drinking water
Medical Health
Promotion of Agriculture Plantation
Peripheral development of the area
Areas covered are Construction of a bridge Provision of transformer for Koira
stadium Provision of DG sets for Nadidih Nadikasira amp Rengalbeda villages
for uninterrupted power Street lighting in Rengalbeda village Construction of
club house at Kendudihi village Drainage facility at Nididih village
Appointment of Public Relation Officers so that they visit the villages for taking
necessary mitigative measures Financial assistance to the SHGrsquos Infrastructure
facility for the SHG for mushroom cultivation etc
From 2014-15 to 2017-18 following expenses have been made on Peripheral
development
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Health care amp Drinking water- 17078 lac
Education- 10282 lac
Alternative livelihood amp EVS- 2342 lac
Infrastructure- 59162 lac
Sports amp Culture- 51413 lac
Budget for 2018-19 is approx 7734lac
Pollution control especially dust control
This covers maintenance of the transportation road near Roladipa village water
sprinkling over transportation road Black-topconcreting of the approach road
from Rengalbeda NH to mines along with drainage facilities to control fugitive
dust emission during plying of transporting vehicles etc
The mine is operating with all environmental protection measures such as
a) Air pollution control measures
b) Water pollution control measures
c) Dump management
d) Plantation amp free distribution of fruit bearing saplings
Approx 761 crore has already been spent on this account amp a sum of 377 lacs
will be spent annually on this account
Educationskill development
The various activities covered under this head are to enhance the financial
assistance being provided to the private teachers construction of boundary wall
around Rengalbeda school premises supply of sporting materials amp school bus
facility etc
Approx 288 lac will be spent during 2018-19 on this account
Employment generation This covers maximum employment to local public Income generation and
development of the area Deployment of trucktippers of local villagers on
priority basis etc
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Mines Management have already provided employment to the local people in
the mine on priority basis The company will provide employment to the local
people on priority basis in future also
Drinking water
Areas covered are Drinking water facility having bore well with overhead Sintex
tank at Guali etc
The company has provided drinking water facilities through digging of deep
bore wells OHT pipeline in different villages and the facility will be maintained
properly for its optimum utilization
5166 lac approx will be spent in the financial year 2018-19 for health care amp
drinking water facility
Medical Health
This includes free health check up of all people ambulance service and free
distribution of medicines etc
5166 lac will be spent in the financial year 2018-19 for health care amp drinking
water
Promotion of Agriculture Plantation
This includes Promotion of Agriculturescientific farming in Nadidih village
development of 15 nos of successful farmers Plantation of fruit bearing trees in
the degraded Govt land etc
Approx 45 lac will be spent annually on account of plantation
The public has positive opinion about the project District Administration to
utilize DMF fund for all developmental project as koira area is contributing
huge amount of revenue to it
Hence the proposed expansion will further have a positive impact in improving
socioeconomic condition of the
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Expenses on CSR Activities from 2014-15 to 2017-18 ( in Rs)
CSR Activities Proposed (in Rs)
SL NO
Sector 2014-15 (in Rs)
2015-16 (in Rs)
2016-17 (in Rs)
2017-18 (in Rs)
Proposed expenditure (in Rs) per year basis
1 Health care amp drinking water
5430105 1832433 4443343 5372002 5166000
2 Education amp communication
2216351 4787593 2988000 290217 288000
3 Alternative livelihood amp environmental protection
478129 704670 202339 956461 1102000
4 Infrastructure development
4374184 16782486 23521728 14484341 1128750
5 Sports amp culture 18536 115242 538355 50741109 50000
Total 12517305 24222424 31693765 71844130 7734750
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B Environmental Management Plan
51 General Views
The environmental management programme can be successfully
implemented only with an efficient organizational set up Further regular
monitoring of the various environmental parameters is required to check the
pollution status and effect of control measures amp there by guide the management
to undertake midterm corrective steps as needed The organization amp post
monitoring suggestions follow
52 Organisation amp Manpower
Environmental Management aspects of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mine of
Feegrade Co are being looked after by a dedicated Environment Management
Cell This cell comprises professionals drawn from different disciplines which
include environmental engineering environmental chemistry and horticulture
The Organization Chart of Environment Department is as given below
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Environmental Management Cell
The Environmental Management of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mine is guided by
the environmental policy of the Company Any environment matter as per
environment policy any deviation or violation of environmental or forest
normsconditions are reported by Sr Manager (Mines) who in turn reports next
competent authority who takes the required action The environmental
performance of Nadidih Iron amp Manganese mine is periodically reviewed by the
Sr Vice President (Geology amp Environment) and Director The potential non-
compliances if any are reported to the Director who then discusses the same in
the subsequent meetings of the Board of Directors
Director
Sr Vice-President (GampE)
Chief General Manager (Mines) AVP (Geology)
Dy General Manager (Mines)
Mines Foreman
Mech Eng
DGMAGMSr Manager (Env)
Surveyor Env Workers
Civil Engg
Sr Manager (Mines)
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53 Monitoring of existing systems
Different environmental monitoring activities carried out by the
Environmental team at Nadidih Iron amp Mn Ore Mine of Feegrade amp Co are given
below
Examination of retaining wall and repairs as necessary repairs of
Garland drain water channels check dams amp settling ponds before and
after rains Construction of water drains and other rain run off
protective measures at mine workings and surface of the mine area are
undertaken before the onset of monsoon
Checking water contamination by drawing regular samples of water
including run off water from the mine and getting them analyzed
Collection and analysis of water samples coming out of the settling
tanks (silt) to check the efficiency of the arrangement
Checking the quality of air by drawing regular air samples and getting
them analyzed near HEM machineries haul road at working faces
(where maximum persons are employed) residential area and
surrounding habitation etc in the wind ward (down wind) direction
and to take appropriate measures to reduce resultant impact in core
zone amp buffer zone
Maintenance of the record of afforestation to monitor afforestation
scheme the area of plantation observance of growth rate and survival
of plants
Sampling for noise pollution at the cabin of machineries to identify
machines requiring maintenance (which produce excess noise) and to
study likely impact on workers
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CHAPTER - 6
POST OPERATIONAL MONITORING ORGANIZATION amp COST
60 Monitoring Organization amp Cost
61 General views
The environmental management programme can be successfully
implemented only with an efficient organizational set up Further regular
monitoring of the various environmental parameters is required to check
the pollution status and effect of control measures
62 Monitoring schedule amp parameters 621 Monitoring Schedule of Environmental Parameters
To evaluate the effectiveness of environmental management
programme regular monitoring of the significant environmental
parameters will be taken up The schedule duration and parameters to be
monitored are shown as under
Sl Description of parameters Schedule amp duration of monitoring
1 Air Quality
Five ambient air quality-monitoring stations will be established in the core amp buffer zone for PM10 PM25 SO2 NO2 and CO Locations of the ambient air quality stations will be decided based on the meteorological data topographical features and environmentally and ecologically sensitive targets
One sample (24 hourly) per day 2 days week and 12 weeks twice a year
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2 Water Quality
Water quality of Karo river amp ground water will be monitored
Physico-chemical and biological parameters in each season
3 Water Flow Karo river in each season
4
Vehicular Emissions Regular Monitoring
5
Noise Level Regular Monitoring
6 Soil Quality
Every year in dry season on all plantation areas
7
Flora amp Fauna Once in 2 years
8 Socio-Economic Once in 4 years
622 Health amp Environmental monitoring schedule 623 Occupational Health
Occupational safety and health is very closely related to
productivity and good employer-employee relationship The factors of
occupational health in Nadidih mining project are mainly due to dust and
land degradation Safety of employees during operation and maintenance
etc are being implemented as per the provisions of the Metalliferrous
Mines Regulations 1961 and the Mines Rules 1955 To avoid any adverse
effects on the health of workers due to various pollutants sufficient
measures in practice are given below
Provision of rest shelters for mine workers with amenities like
drinking water etc
All safety measures like use of safety appliances safety signboards
posters slogans related to safety etc are ensured
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Training of employees on use of safety appliances and first aid
Regular maintenance and testing of all equipments as per
manufacturersrsquo guidelines
Periodic Medical Examination (PME) of all workers by a medical
specialist is being conducted regularly to assess the health status of
the employees and then suitable corrective actions taken The
frequency of PME is once in three years for the employees above 45
years and once in every five years for the employees below 45 years
However no notified disease has been reported so far since
operation of the mine
The summary of the medical checkup held during June to July 2018
is given below
June to July 2018
Total no of employees undergone medical examination 52
Total no of employees undergone IME 10
Total no of employees undergone PME 42
Total no of employees declared FIT 52
Special eye refraction test for drivers amp operators 58
The summary of the medical checkup held during June to July 2017
amp Septrsquo 2017 is given below
June to July 2017
Total no of employees undergone medical examination 34
Total no of employees undergone IME 03
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Total no of employees undergone PME 31
Total no of employees declared FIT 34
Total no of employees for further investigation 01
Total no of employees declared unfit Nil
Special eye refraction test for drivers amp operators 43
Special test for employees engaged in food handling 01
September 2017
Total no of employees undergone medical examination 84
Total no of employees undergone IME 73
Total no of employees undergone PME 11
Total no of employees declared FIT 80
Total no of employees referred to higher medical
centremedical college for further investigation amp
treatment and review after 3 months
04
First Aid in mines includes training and re-training of the staff of
First Aid activity group along with necessary facilities
Close surveillance of work environment and practices which may
affect environment and workerrsquos health and safety
Regular audit of OHS practices under OHSAS 18001 and taking
corrective and preventive measures for non-compliances found if
any
Working of mine as per approved Mining Plan and Environmental
Management Plans
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Nadidih Iron Mine has arrangement with hospital and specialist
doctors and Operation Theater to meet the need demand of urgency of
both its employees and community around For community medical
check-up the Company iswill organize camps at different locations
throughout the year in nearby areas besides medical treatment facilities at
the door step of the villagers through mobile vans and doctors
63 Capital Cost Total cost of proposed project is Rs 200 cores
631 Capital cost already made (Environment)
Sl Head Cost (Rs lac) as on 3132018
1 Preparation cost EIAEMP 200
2 Water tanker 655
3 Construction of RWH structure 7650
4 Plantation 8437
5 Preparation of Site Specific Conservation Plan
15
6
Implementation cost of Site Specific Conservation Plan deposited in CAF account at Divisional Forest Officer Bonai (Sundargarh)
1080
7 Cost incurred in implementation of Site Specific Conservation Plan by project proponent
590
8 Installation cost of Static water Sprinkling System
1288
9 Geo hydrological study 15
10 Leveling amp dump stabilization 1960
11 Construction of retaining wall and garland drain
200
Total 76117
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632 Capital cost to be made (Environment)
SlNo Head Cost (Rs lac) Timeline for implementati
on
1 Garland drains and retaining walls
50 3132020
2 Plantation of dump 120 3132020
3 Pollution control measures 200 3132020
Total 37
633 Recurring cost (Rs lacs)
Sl No
Head Made
As on 31032018
Proposed to be made per
year (For 2018-19 amp 2019-20 )
1 Pollution monitoring and control (including laying charges of coir mats)
5541 55
2 Water sprinkling 12838 150
3 Plantation 5601 45
4 Occupational health 1058 060
5 Environmental Awareness 645 10
6 Dry Fog system at Crushing amp Screening units
6024 34
7 Housekeeping 881 10
8 Static Water Sprinkling System
11126 61
9 Dump terracing 904 060
Total 44618 377
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634 Peripheral Development WorkESR
Peripheral works carried out by Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine of
Ms by Feegrade amp Co Pvt Ltd are follows
64 Corporate Environmental Responsibility
The activities include measures for pollution control environmental
protection and conservation wildlife and forest conservationprotection
measures etc Tentative budget Rs150 Crores per year
SL No
Sector 2014-15 (in Rs)
2015-16 (in Rs)
2016-17 (in Rs)
2017-18 (in Rs)
Proposed expenditure
per year basis
(in Rs)
1 Health care amp drinking water 5430105 1832433 4443343 5372002 5166000
2 Education amp communication 2216351 4787593 2988000 290217 288000
3 Alternative livelihood amp environmental protection
478129 704670 202339 956461 1102000
4 Infrastructure development 4374184 16782486 23521728 14484341 1128750
5 Sports amp culture 18536 115242 538355 50741109 50000
Total 12517305 24222424 31693765 71844130 7734750
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CHAPTER -7
ADDITIONAL STUDIES
71 Public Hearing
The public hearing of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines of Ms Feegrade amp Co (P)
Ltd for enhancement of production capacity of ROM iron ore from 288 MTPA
to 60 MTPA and reduction in dry Processing (crushing screening) of low grade
iron ore from old stacksdumps from 4571 MTPA to 1451 MTPA (total
handling 7451 MTPA) over an area of 121405 hectares at villages Nadikasira
and Rengalbeda Tehsil Koira in Sundargarh District was held on 25th October
2018 at 1030 AM at the Play ground near Nadidih Primary School of Village
Nadikasira
Sri Bhaskar Chandra Turuk OAS (SAG) Additional District Magistrate
Sundargarh supervised and presided over the meeting along with Sri Hemendra
Nath Nayak Regional Officer State Pollution Control Board Rourkela Odisha
At the outset Sri Hemendra Nath Nayak Regional Officer State Pollution
Control Board Rourkela welcomed the public present in the meeting He briefly
described the objective of the public hearing as per the EIA Notification S O
1533 (E) dated 14th September 2006 of the Ministry of Environment Forests amp
CC Govt of India He informed that the date time and venue for conducting
the public hearing of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines of Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
was advertised in the Odia Daily ldquoDharitrirdquo on 22nd September 2018 and the
English Daily ldquoThe New Sunday Expressrdquo on 23rd September 2018
Additional District Magistrate Sundargarh welcomed the public who
were present at the venue for participating in the public hearing and informed
about the objective of the public hearing
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On behalf of the Project Proponent Sri Nihar Ranjan Satpathy Mines
Manager welcomed the dignitaries on the dais and the gathering He gave a brief
description about the proposed expansion for enhancement of production of the
mine He stated that the mine has already obtained necessary approval from
Indian Bureau of Mines for modification of mining plan for enhancement of
production The Environmental Impact Assessment and Environment
Management Plan was prepared as per Term of Reference issued by MoEFampCC
Govt of India Wet drilling controlled blasting water sprinkling on haul road
through fixed water sprinklers and mobile water tankers are being carried out to
control air pollution Coir matting along with grass seeding and plantation has
been undertaken by the mine over the dump slopes for proper dump
management The mine has also constructed retaining wall garland drain
settling tank along the toe of the dumps They have also installed sewage
treatment plant for treatment of domestic waste water generated from the mine
colony and treated water is re-used Plantation has been undertaken over dump
slopes safety zone and other vacant areas He assured that the company will
continue to undertake the above mentioned dump management practices air amp
water pollution control measures during enhancement of production for better
environmental compliance He further stated that company has provided direct
and indirect employment to the local people The company has also undertaken
various peripheral developmental works including free health care facility
drinking water facility educational facility road infrastructure socio-cultural
activities promotion of sports activity livelihood promotion and development
of livestockrsquos He assured that the company will also continue to undertake
these activities during enhancement of production
The Additional District Magistrate Sundargarh invited the public to offer
their views related to the expansion of production of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines
of Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd Most of the public have supported the proposed
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expansion project for employment generation and overall peripheral
development
The issues were raised by the participants in the public hearing
After completion of the deliberation process the Additional District
Magistrate Sundargarh invited the representative of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines
of Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd to present a brief note on the issues related to
the demand and grievances of the local people raised during the public hearing
Accordingly he expressed his views
After deliberation of the above and concluding statement by the
Additional District Magistrate Sundargarh Er Deepak Kumar Sahoo Asst Env
Engineer State Pollution Control Board Rourkela gave vote of thanks at the end
of public hearing
As many as 500 participants had attended the public hearing meeting and
about 172 persons have put their signature in the attendance sheet 38 persons
took part in the deliberation The video recording of the entire proceedings of
the public hearing is there 8 written statements have been received from various
stake holders on the day of public hearing
Time bound action plan of public hearing with financial allocations
Sl No (A)
Issue Raised (B)
Action Taken to be taken
(C)
Amount spendpropos
ed (Rs) Approx (D)
RemarksDate of
completion (E)
1 Construction of a bridge over Karo River for easy movement of villagers
We will apply for necessary approval Work will be started after obtaining necessary permission from State Forest Department competent authority
Rs 6000 Lakh On getting of approval from competent authority The work will be completed within 18 months after approval
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2 Provision of transformer for Koira stadium
Company will take action after consultation of concern authority amp local committee
Rs 500 Lakh May 2019
3 Provision of DG sets for Nadidih Nadikasira amp Rengalbeda villages for uninterrupted power supply during power cut
We will provide DG Supplyconnection during village festivalmarriage ceremony etc
Rs 1500 Lakh Tentative starting date- January 2019 Tentative completion date is March 2020
4 Street lighting in Rengalbeda village
Company will provide street lighting wherever necessary in Rengalbeda village
Rs 10 Lakh December 2019
5 Construction of club house at Kendudihi village
Club house will be constructed by the company
Rs60 Lakhs March 2020
6 Drainage facility at Nididih village
Construction work is under progress
Rs 85 Lakhs February 2019
7 Drinking water facility having bore well with overhead Sintex tank at Guali
We will provide drinking water facility
having bore well with overhead Sintex tank at Guali
Rs 70 Lakhs June 2019
8 Health care facility Free health check ndashup facility extended to all people of the locality are being done by doctor of the company in our dispensary Ambulance service and free medicine are also provided
Rs 80 Lakhs Being done on regular basis
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9 Educational facility to enhance the financial assistance being provided to the private teachers construction of boundary wall around Rengalbeda school premises supply of sporting materials amp school bus facility
The company has undertaken various activities for educational facilities such as construction of class rooms distribution of study materials financial assistance to teachers organizing various competitions The company will continue to undertake further educational facilities
Rs246000- (Financial Assurance to 3 (three) teachers supply of study materials amp arrangement of Quiz competitions)
Being done on regular basis
10 Employment Generation-engagement of local workers
Mines Management have already provided employment to the local people in the mine on priority basis The company will provide employment to the local people on priority basis in future also
11 Income generation and development of the area
The Company has undertaken various developmental works like community infrastructure development village electrification improvement of education facilities development of roads promotion of local sports and culture improvement of local sports amp culture improvement of health care and sanitation For income generation we will provide seeds fertilizers and fruit
Rs20 Lakhs June 2019
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bearing plants to the farmers of Nadikasira amp Rengalbeda villages
12 Deployment of trucktippers of local villagers on priority basis
Already engaged through local truck association which will continue in future also
13 Environment amp Pollution Control- maintenance of the transportation road near Roladipa village water sprinkling over transportation road
It is being done however more thrust will be given by adding one more tanker for water sprinkling on roads
Rs1000 Lakhs December 2018
14 Black-topconcreting of the approach road from Rengalbeda NH to mines along with drainage facilities to control fugitive dust emission during plying of transporting vehicles
The approach road from NH to mine entry gate passes through other mining lease which is maintained by the company from time to time
Rs30 Lakhs Being done on regular basis
15 Implementation of the suggestions as per EMP report for protection of the environment and to control pollution as per guidelines of State Pollution Control Board
It is being done Rs150 Lakhs Being done on regular basis
16 Appointment of Public Relation Officers so that they visit the affected villages for taking necessary mitigative measures
We have already appointed PROCSR personnel to discuss interact with villagers for their suggestion in the matter
Already appointed
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17 Promotion of Agriculturescientific farming in Nadidih village development of 15 nos of successful farmers Plantation of fruit bearing trees in the degraded Govt land
The company is extending full support to local villagers by providing seed fertilizers and other facilities as well creating awareness for scientific cultivation The company will identify and promote successful farmers to represent at the State level Fruit bearing trees are being provided to the villagers every year
Rs100000- for supply of seeds fertilizer training etc
July 2019
18 Financial assistance to the SHGrsquos Infrastructure facility for the SHG for mushroom cultivation
We have provided sewing machines financial assistance is also being given to village SHG towards empowering women and it will be continued in future with additional skill development training
Rs 100000- Being done on regular basis
72 Risk Assessment
Hazard analysis involves identification and quantification of the various
hazards (unsafe conditions) that exist in the mine and plant On the other hand
risk analysis deals with the identification and quantification of risks the
equipment and personnel are exposed to due to accidents expected to arise from
the hazards present in the mine and plant
Risk analysis follows an extensive hazard analysis It involves the
identification and assessment of risks the working group amp neighboring
population are exposed to as a result of hazards present This requires a
thorough knowledge of failure probability credible accident scenario
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vulnerability of populations etc Much of this information is difficult to get or
generate Consequently the risk analysis is often confined to maximum credible
accident studies
ldquoRiskrdquo is defined as a likelihood of Occurrence of an undesired event
(accident injury or death) within a specified period or under specified
circumstances This may be either a frequency or a probability depending on the
circumstances
The term ldquoHazardrdquo is defined as a physical source or situation which may
cause human injury damage to property or the environment or some
combination of these criteria
ldquoDisasterrdquo is defined as a catastrophic situation that causes damage
economic disruptions loss of human life and deterioration of health and health
services on a scale sufficient to warrant an extraordinary response from outside
the affected area or community Disasters occasioned by man are factory fire
explosions and release of toxic gases or chemical substances etc
ldquoAccidentrdquo is an unplanned event which has a probability of causing
personal injury or property damage or both
ldquoEmergencyrdquo is defined as a situation where the resources out pass the
demand This highlights the typical nature of emergency ldquoit will be after
experience that enough is not enoughrdquo in emergency situations Situations of
this kind are avoidable but it is not possible to always avoid them
ldquoEmergency preparednessrdquo is one of the key activities in the overall
management Preparedness though largely dependent upon the response
capability of the persons engaged in direct action will require support from
others in the organization before during and after an emergency
In the sections below the identification of various hazards probable risks
in the mine and plant maximum credible accident analysis consequence
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analysis are addressed which gives a broad identification of risks involved in the
project
73 Scope of Study
Identification of various scenarios
Advance planning to overcome the problem
Actions in case of disaster phase which includes warning evacuation of
personnel rescue relief operations to people affected in mishappening amp
containment of disaster
Nadidihi Iron Mine observes all the rules as described by Director
General Mine amp Safety amp addresses all the associated risks and emergency
situations (both off site amp on site) The mine is certified by ISO 90012015 ISO
14001 2015 OHSAS 18001 2007 amp SA 80002014
731 Risk Assessment
(i) Surface fire
(ii) Failure of waste dump
(iii) Failure of pit slope
(iv) Lubricant amp HSD storage chambers tankers
(v) Storage of explosive in the magazine
732 Disaster due to surface fire
Sufficient fire extinguishers have been installed at selected locations on
surface like Workshop Garage Diesel depot Stores etc Besides sufficient
water hydrants with sufficient hose pipes will be made available at designated
locations for fire protection Action will be taken as per on site and off site
emergency planning
However following steps are taken to deal with the disaster due to surface
fire
Cordoning of the area
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Shifting injured personnel if any to hospital
Arranging water tanker fire brigade to deal with the fire
Roll call to search for missing person
Assessing the impact and restore the normal situation
Investigating reasons for failure and taking necessary corrective action to
prevent reoccurrence
733 Disaster due to failure of waste dump Sliding of waste dump causes more hazards as compared with quarry
slope failure Hence it is imperative that the degree of hazard against potential
failure of waste dump slope should be identified and precautionary measures
adopted However during the operation of last decade no waste dump failure
has been reported
All measures for scientific mining are being taken for stabilization of
dumps Use of geo-textiles tree plantations and grass patching on the dump are
being implemented to stabilize the waste dump The details are given below
1 Gullies are provided for flow of water from the waste dump to prevent
erosion of waste dump here and there due to erratic flow of rainwater
2 On the slope of the terrace small pits of 05 x 05 x 05 M are made and
seedlings planted and also over the 15 M width of terrace from edge of the
bench similar plantation are done so that the bench slope and consequently
the waste dump slope gets stabilized
3 A stone barriertoe wall is constructed all around the waste dumps on
down side to prevent waste dump wash-off material being carried out of
the dump area and mixing with the general drainage system The toe wall
acts as wedge and prevent its slippingfailure
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4 A garland drain along with settling tank is constructed all around the
waste dump area for smooth flow and settling of suspended solids water
and safety of the dump
734 Disaster due to failure of PIT slope The benches are kept up to 9m height As the depth planned is shallow
and the iron ore in which benches are to be made is very strong in nature no
failure of pit slope is anticipated More so there are no weak strata at top or in
subsequent layers The ultimate quarry slope is designed at 450 angles Hence
no pit slope failure is envisaged
735 Damage due to lubricant and HSD storage chamberstankers
The following are required to deal with the emergency
(a) Shifting of injured personnel if any to the hospital
(b) Cordoning of the area
(c) Plugging the leakages as far as possible
(d) Preventing spillages to spread to larger areas
(e) To collect the spilled material as far as possible
(f) Scrapping the contaminated ground if possible and dispose of the
same as oily waste
(g) Assessing the impact and cause of the incident
(h) Taking necessary corrective action to prevent such type of incidents
in future
736 Possible dangers due to storage of explosives in the magazine
There is no explosive magazine in the mine Blasting will be carried out by
the vendors approved by PESO whenever required So there is no possibility for
hazard occurrence by Explosive Magazine
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737 Appointment of personnel and definition of duties
In order to prevent emergency situations the roles and responsibilities have
been established Similarly documented procedure is in place with the roles and
responsibilities defined and the actions to be taken in case of emergency The
inspection team dealing with emergency situations are trained and re-trained
from time to time and the effectiveness of the procedures reviewed
738 Emergency Control Centers The emergency control center is the place from where the operations to
handle the emergency is directed and coordinated It is attended by the site main
controller key personnel and the senior officers of the fire and police services
The center is equipped to receive and transmit information and directions
from and to the incident controller and other areas of the works as well as from
outside
Emergency control centers contain the following
a) An adequate number of external telephones
b) An adequate number of internal telephones
c) A work plan to show
i) Areas where there are inventories of LPG HSD etc
ii) Sources of safety equipment
iii) The fire-fighting system and additional sources of water
iv) Site entrances and roadways including up-to-date information on
road networkrsquos
v) Assembly points
vi) The work location in relation to the surrounding community
vii) Lorry park
d) A nominal roll of employee
e) A list of key personnel with addresses telephone number etc
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The emergency control center should be located at Central place if
possible
739 Action on site The primary purpose of the on-site emergency plan is to control and
contain the incident and so as to prevent it from spreading to nearby areas It is
not possible to cover every eventuality in the plan and the successful handling of
the emergency will depend on appropriate action and decisions being taken on
the spot Other important aspects to be considered include the following
a) Evacuation of non essential personnel
b) Accounting for personnel affected
c) Access to record and communicate the information to the friends
and relatives of the affected personnel
d) Public relation
e) Rehabilitation of the affected persons
7310 Post disaster analysis and evaluation When the emergency is over the team will carry out a detailed analysis of
the causes of the accident evaluate the influence of various factors and take
necessary measures for future At the same time the adequacy of the Disaster
Preparedness Plan will be evaluated and shortcoming if any will be rectified for
subsequent improvement of the plan
7311 Emergency services The provision of following emergency services has been made available in
the existing plant
a) Fire protection system
b) Medical facilities
c) Rescue facilities
d) Mine safety arrangements
e) Emergency action within 15 minutes of occurrence
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7312 Off-site emergency plan Introduction
The off-site emergency plan is an integral part of any major hazard control
system They are the accidents identified by the management which could affect
people and the environment outside the works Thus the off-site plan follows
logically from the analysis 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 is likely to rest either with the
works management or with the local authority
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
Organization Details of command structure warning systems implementation procedures
emergency control centers Names and appointments of incident controller site
main controller their deputies and other key personnel
Communication
Identification of personnel involved communication center call signs network
list of telephone numbers
Special emergency equipment
Details of availability and location of heavy lifting gear bulldozers specified
fire-fighting equipment fireboats
Voluntary Organizations
Details of organisers telephone numbers resources etc
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Meteorological information
Arrangements for obtaining details of weather conditions prevailing at the time
and weather forecasts
Humanitarian arrangements
Transport evacuation centers emergency feeding treatment of injured first aid
ambulances temporary mortuaries
Public information
Arrangements for (a) dealing with the media-press office (b) informing relatives
etc
Assessment
Arrangements for (a) collecting information on the causes of the emergency (b)
reviewing the efficiency and effectiveness of all aspects of the emergency plan
Role of the emergency co-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 on to a senior authority
administrator
Role of major hazard works management The role of works management in off-site emergency planning will be to
establish liaison with those preparing the plans and to provide information
appropriate to such plans
Advice shall be provided by works management to all the outside organizations
which may involve in handling the emergency off-site and which may need to
familiarize themselves with some of the technical aspects of the works activities
eg emergency services medical departments etc
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Role of the Fire authorities The control of fire normally is the responsibility of the senior fire brigade officer
on arrival at the site The senior fire brigade officer may also have a similar
responsibility for other events such as explosions and toxic releases Fire
authorities having major works in their area will have familiarized themselves
with the location on site of all stores of flammable materials water and foam
supply point and fire-fighting equipments
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 will 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
74 Disaster Management and Risk Assessment in the Nadidih Iron amp
Manganese Mine
As it is an opencast mine there is no chance of any landslides subsidence
flood fire failure etc Inspite of this there may be some disaster causing hazards
in the mine which are follows
i) Vehicle movement related hazards and accidents
ii) Fire related hazards of HEMM amp Dumpers
iii) Operating of HEMM below HTLT line or over live cable
iv) Hazards associated with blasting
v) Hazards of noise dust during drilling drilling of misfire hole etc
vi) Hazards like dump failure
vii) Hazards during ore processing and related accidents
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Considering all the disaster causing hazards as above the lessee is already
arranged for well trained officers and staffs in the mines to manage the
problems Nearby hospitals are in Joda (25 km) amp Koira (7km) The lessee has
also dispensary at mines site which is equipped with Doctors medicines etc
75 Social Impact Assessment
Study will be done after Public hearing The action plan will be based on
Public Consultation meeting reflecting sentiments of society around Common
concerns will be taken care of as per the Action Plan It will also conform to the
Social activities concern in Chapter-3
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Organisation Chart to Handle Accidents Other Than Fire
Foremanshift in-charge
Actions by persons amp security personnel
Siren
Mines Manager HoD (Plant) Medical Officer Safety Officer Security Officer
Ambulance amp First Aid Team
Workmenrsquo Inspector Rescue Team
Start operation For rescue amp firest
aid
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CHAPTER -8
PROJECT BENEFITS
81 Employment Potential
The present mine operations have given opportunity to 346 people of
direct employment and equal no of people are benefitted indirectly During
expansion activities as proposed under this project there may by opportunity
for direct employment of about 80 more people and indirect employment of 120
people So there will be total new engagement of 200 manpower due to
enhancement of the project
Indirect employment will be generated through handling of material
transport etc which will improve social amp economic standing of the people in
the locality
811 Welfare facilities to workers Canteen amp Rest room
Company is providing a Canteen to cater to the needs of the workers The
canteen supplies subsidized food items during breakfast amp Lunch and
supplies tea and snacks during the three shifts
Company is also providing rest room for the workmen to take rest during
their TiffinLunch time
Uniforms
Company has been providing uniforms safety shoes helmet and other
personal protective equipments to all its workers Company also provides
Rain coats and Gumboots as and when required
Occupational Health
1 For providing medical facilities to its workers company is providing well
equipped Occupational Health Center One doctor having MBBS
qualification along with paramedical staff is available to meet the
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requirements of the workers Medicines are supplied to the workers as per
the prescription of the attending doctor In case of any emergency
company provides ambulance to shift the patient to an ESImajor
hospital
2 First-Aid training has been provided to employees to handle emergency
situation
3 Yoga training is being carried out at regular intervals and this will be
carried out in future too
4 IME and PME are being carried out at regular intervals
5 Ear plugmuff has been provided to the workers engaged in noise prone
zone
6 High quality nose masks are provided to the workers engaged in dusty
areas
7 Mobile safety van is being utilized to create awareness about latest safety
measures
8 An ambulance is available to the workers for carrying the patients to
nearby health centre or hospitals
Sports club amp Library
The company is providing every year funds to the sports committee which
conducts games and sports among the workers and their children The
company provides sports material in the club and reading material in the
library
82 Rural Employment
The workers who will be employed in the mine during expansion will
result in additional local direct employment It will also generate indirect
employment to local people
Further local people of surrounding area will be encouraged to give their
services through contractors engaged for various activities amp development work
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821 Roads
The company has contributed generously for development of adjacent
road side greenery
822 Literacy campaign
The Company is regularly organizing Total Literacy Campaign in the area
The company is also utilizing its officers for spreading literacy in the area
Company is providing special thrust on uplifting the education in the area
Company is also providing financial assistance to the teachers of schools located
nearby mine areas Uniforms and other study material are regularly given to the
students of the schools Benches and school material are also provided to the
schools
823 Medical assistance
a) Eye Camp
Eye camp(s) are arranged regularly for the local people
b) Blood Donation Camp
The Company participates generously for organizing blood donation
camp(s) at the locality
c) Health camps
The company is organising free health camp(s) in nearby localities and
distributes medicines amongst them
The Company is contributing generously for the health camps
conducted by other voluntary organization(s)
824 Eradication of child labour
The company is conducting awareness programmes for elimination of
child labour Peoplersquos representatives and local body representatives are
involved in the programmes
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825 Library sports and cultural facilities
The Company is encouraging Art and Cultural talent in the nearby
villages of the mine
Company is regularly organizing tournaments and also sponsoring the
players for promotion of sports in the area
83 Peripheral Development
CSR activities under taken by Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mine of Ms Feegrade amp
Co Pvt Ltd are given below
1 Health care
2 Education amp communication
3 Sustainable livelihood
4 Infrastructure development
5 Culture and sports
This includes following
1 Plantation amp distribution of fruit bearing species in surrounding
villages
2 Water sprinkling on village roads
3 Provision of drinking water in surrounding villages (hand pumps tube
wells with overhead tanks at common public places in surrounding
villages)
4 Medical facility to villagers which includes regular health check-up by
doctor regular health camps distribution of mosquito nets among
surrounding villagers spraying for eradication of malaria and other
allied activities
5 Repair of village and transport roads
6 Promotion of educational facilities (construction of school buildings
financial assistance to school teachers distribution of school uniform
and study material provision of essential items for night schools)
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7 Promotion of sports activities (organizing tournaments for various
sports activities and distribution of sports material jersey etc among
local youth)
8 Distribution of traditional instruments for promoting the cultural
heritage of the area
9 Vocational training to youths for self employment
10 Creation of woman employment through Self Help Groups (SHG)
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CHAPTER-9
SUMMARY AND CONCLUSTION
91 Project Description
911 Background
The Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine covering an area of 121405 ha of
Ms Feegrade and Company (P) Ltd is one of the oldest mine in the
Koira mining sector has been in operation since January 1961 The
company has its registered office at Barbil District Sundargarh Odisha
The sized iron ore from this mine caters to the market demand of sponge
pig ironsteel plants of India Iron ore fine (crushed as well as natural
fines) from mine is supplied for domestic consumption to various pellet
plants as well as exported to China amp other countries
In pursuance to section 8-A (6) of MMDR Amendment Act 2015 the
mining lease period has been extended up to 31032020 by execution of
a Supplementary Lease Deed on 02052015 over an area of 121405
hectares
The Total lease area of the mine is 121405 ha consisting of 8987 ha forest
land and 31535 ha non-forest land Stage-II Clearance was received vide
letter no 8 (21)262003-FCE dated 16032006 for an area of 39309 ha
Stage-II Forest clearance for 45118 ha of additional forest amp deemed DLC
forest land for mining and allied activities (including 8036 ha of forest
land for safety zone) has also been accorded vide F No 8-682011-FC dt
30102013 by MoEFampCC The lessee has applied for surrender of 5443
ha forest land which is under process
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At present due to increase in market demand the management wishes to
enhance Iron Ore Production Capacity of the mine from 288 million TPA
to 60 million TPA and reduction in dry processing (crushingscreening)
from 4571 million TPA to 1451 million TPA of low grade ore from old
dumpsstacks (keeping total handling unchanged from the last EC ie
7451 million TPA)
The mine was accorded Environmental Clearance vide Ministryrsquos letter
no J-110151362012-IAII (M) dated 10042015 for 288 million TPA
ROM and dry processing of 4571 million TPA of low grade iron ore by
reworking of old dumps thus total handling of 7451 million TPA and
installation of wet beneficiation plant of 1142 million TPA capacity and
production of 00036 million TPA of Manganese ore Further the
Installation of wet beneficiation plant of 1142 million TPA capacity has
been amended by deleting by Ministry of Environment Forests and
Climate Change on request of Project Proponent vide letter no J-
110151362012-IAII (M) dated 09112015Total handling of iron ore was
7451 million TPA to get 590 million TPA of processed iron ore of grade
+55 and balance of grade ndash 55
The statutory requirements under the provisions of Mineral Conservation
and Development Rules (MCDR) 1988 have been fulfilled by getting the
Mine Plan approved from time to time It is a working mine Latest
approval of modification of Mining plan by Indian Bureau of Mines vide
letter No MPMPM24-ORIBHU2016-177405 dated 30122016 is
valid up to 3132020 for the target production is 60 million TPA of iron
ore
In accordance with Environment Impact Assessment Notification of 2006
Ministry of Environment and Forests it is mandatory to obtain
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environment clearance by submitting Form-I and prefeasibility report to
carry out the mining activities for proposed expansion However the E C
proposal is subject to all other statutory clearance
The presentation for Terms of Reference (TOR) was made on 21062018
before EAC and prescribed TOR was received vide letter No J-
110152492016-IAII (M) dated 3172018
912 Project Description
The mine is located in Sundargarh district of Odisha on the Barbil
Rourkela state highway No 10 at a distance of 24 km from Barbil the
nearest rail-head
Road distances to other important towns are Barajamda 31km Keonjhar
82 km Rourkela 131 km and Jamshedpur 172 km (nearest Air Port)
The highest and lowest contours within lease are 615 m and 534 m
respectively
The iron and manganese ore bodies and associated rocks of Banded
Hematite quartzites shales phyllites and tuffs are rock units of pre
Cambrian Iron ore Series of Singhbhum-Keonjhar-Bonai range The
formations are highly folded The Nadidih and other deposit of iron ore
and manganese are developed over the eastern part of overturned
western limb of the major syncline The younger rocks of Kolhan series
consisting of sandstones limestones and shales While iron ore is formed
as a result of enrichment of banded hematite quartzite manganese occurs
sporadically within the lower shales or phyllites and as concentrations
within the laterite capping formed over manganiferous rocks
Total reserve of ROM ore (proved amp probable) for both high grade amp low
grade ore will be 2802 million tonnes As per the target production 6
million tonne per annum from mine excavation the total life of mine will
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be 5 years Total reserve of ROM ore of Mn ore will be 115615 MT As per
the target production 3600 tonne per annum from mine excavation the
total life of mine will be 321 years say 3 years
The life of mine will be increased
i) If the reserve will increase due to ongoing exploration
ii) If the maximum target production will not be achieved due to
statutory problems
iii) If the threshold value will decrease from 45 Fe in that case total
reserve amp resources will increase
In this mine another 19384 million tonnes of low grade iron ore is present in
form of old dumpsstacks
92 Description of the Environment
921 Meteorological study
The maximum amp minimum temperature relative humidity () amp Rainfall
(mm) recorded during the season are given below
922 Ambient Air Quality
Ambient air quality was monitored at 8 locations within 10 km radius of the
project site The overall Maximum and Minimum values are discussed below
Sr No Month
Parameter
Temperature (0C) Humidity () Rain fall
Max Min Max Min mm
1 March18 4037 1805 9999 711 220
2 April18 4257 1938 9999 987 138
3 May18 4317 2187 9598 1688 380
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Out of 8 locations the maximum Respirable Particulate Matter (PM10) was
found within lease (8550 microgm3) amp minimum value (5048 microgm3) was found in
Kashira village
Out of 8 locations the maximum Fine Particulate Matter (PM25) was found
within lease (5653 microgm3) amp minimum value (2681 microgm3) was found in Kashira
village
Highest SO2 (1676 microgm3) value was within lease and lowest SO2 value (654
microgm3) in Jhirapani village
Similarly highest NO2 (2717 microgcum) value was found within in lease and
lowest NO2 value (1041 microgcum) was recorded at Shankhaparha village
923 Water Quality
The water quality monitoring was done at 7 locations within 10 km radius
area of lease Out of 7 samples collected from different locations 3 are from surface
water and 4 samples are from ground water drinking water
SNo Parameter PM10(microgm3) PM25(microgm3) SO2(microgm3) NO2(microgm3)
Locations Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min
1 Guest house 8125 6274 5067 3310 1432 950 2096 1340
2 Within lease area
8550 6571 5653 3668 1676 954 2717 1490
3 Rengalbeda
7831 5952 5158 3942 1133 751 1701 1069
4 Parulipada 8067 6134 5092 3428 1385 871 2138 1322
5 Kalta 7338 5948 4748 3298 1134 870 2145 1149
6 Kashira 6809 5048 4548 2681 1256 760 2146 1221
7 Jhirapani 6831 5130 4695 3499 1229 654 2315 1141
8 Shankhaparha 7090 5648 5039 3598 1268 656 2172 1041
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9231 Surface water
The water samples are from Karo Nadi (upstream SW-1) Karo Nadi
(downstream SW-2) and Topadih Nala (SW-3) Result of relevant parameters are
given below
Code No pH TDS
(mgl)
Chloride
(mgl)
Fluoride
(mgl)
Nitrate
(mgl)
Iron
(mgl)
Total Coliform
(MPN100ml)
SW-1 71 12300 180 026 852 0140 210
SW-2 73 14500 2020 030 1102 0120 300
SW-3 70 12100 2400 042 1360 0320 260
Desirable Limits
IS 2296 (Class C)
65-85 1500 600 150 5000 5000 5000
The result shows that the contribution due to the mining is negligible All the
parameters are well within the prescribed limit of IS 2296 (Class C)
9232 Ground Water
The water samples are from Borewell (Guest House GW-1) GW-2
Regelbeda Village (Hand Pump) GW-3 Kendudih Village (Hand Pump) and GW-4
Kalata Result of relevant parameters are given below
Code No
pH
Chloride
(mgl)
Fluoride
(mgl)
Nitrate
(mgl)
Iron
(mgl)
Hardness
(mgl)
Total Coliform
(MPN100ml)
GW-1 71 2200 052 532 0098 17200 Absent
GW-2 73 3200 047 1020 0150 18000 Absent
GW-3 75 3600 062 1020 0210 19600 Absent
GW-4 76 3000 048 1650 0220 16800 Absent
Desirable Limits
IS 10500 65-85 250 100 4500 030 300 Absent
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The result shows that the contribution due to the mining is negligible All the
parameters are well within the prescribed limit of IS 10500
924 Noise Level
The noise level survey was carried out at 8 locations and the details of the
survey are given hereunder
Station Code
Noise level in dB(A)
Max Min Day (leq)
Night (leq)
Ambient Noise Level (dBA)
N1 Guest house 705 445 685 468
N2 Within lease area 698 443 646 469
N3 Rengalbeda 598 428 548 435
N4 Parulipada 576 426 546 439
N5 Kalta 556 416 526 436
N6 Kashira 516 406 452 421
N7 Jhirapani 530 425 508 436
N8 Shankhaparha 534 435 505 440
Ambient noise level within Lease (N-1amp N-2) were found to be 685 amp 646
dB (A) at day time and 468 amp 469 dB (A) at night time respectively All the values
are well within the prescribed limit of 75 and 70 dB (A) for industrial area in day
and night time respectively Near Regelbeda (N-3) Parulipada (N-4) Kalta (N-5)
Kashira (N-6) Jhirapani (N-7) and Shankhaparha (N-8) the noise levels were also
within the prescribed limit 55 dB(A) amp 45 dB(A) for residential area in day and
night time respectively
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925 Demographic Features
Demographic features and other Statistics for the Study Area (Rural Area) as per Census 2011
Sl Details No
1 Total population 28694
2 No of House hold 6453
3 Average family size 445
4 Average no of house hold per village 403
5 Average population per village 1793
6 Sex ratio ndashfemales per thousand males 1013
7 Percent of male population to total population 4967
8 Percent of female population to total population 5033
9 Percent of SC population to the total population 619
10 Percent of ST population to the total population 6665
11 Percent of literate population to the total population 5331
12 Percent of Male literate population to the total population
3087
13 Percent of Female literate population to the total population
2244
14 Percent of main worker to the total population 2371
15 Percent of marginal worker to the total population 1653
16 Percent of non worker to the total population 5976
926 Flora amp Fauna
The survey has not indicated the presence of any rare endangered or
endemic species within the lease area The lost vegetation can be reproduced
elsewhere The fauna reported in this area are not of any rare species and are all
common migratory type
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927 Land use
Major land useland cover categories of study area
Sl No
Category Area (in ha)
of the Study area
1 Forest land 32876 7271
2 Waste land 8681 1920
3 Water bodies 203 045
4 Mining Area 1912 423
5 Agricultural land
815 180
6 Built up land 729 161
TOTAL 45216 100
928 Anticipated Environmental Impact amp Mitigation Measures
Impact due to proposed
expansion
Environmental Management
measures existing amp proposed
Climate
The activities envisaged will have
negligible impact on the climate
However further measures will
be taken for control of emission of
dust etc
Provision of water sprinkling will be
more frequent
Topography
At present mining operation is at
an RL of 533 m which will go up
to RL of 497 m during the year
2018-19 But during 2019-20 this
will go up to RL 470 m Water
table is at RL 488 m Hence the
The Lessee is already under process
to obtain the prior permission from
the statutory authority for working
below the ground water table A
detailed ldquoHydro Geological study
Reportrdquo is under process by an
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Impact due to proposed
expansion
Environmental Management
measures existing amp proposed
mine working will go below water
table
Agency An undertaking regarding
the above study and permission
from statutory authority is enclosed
After receiving permission during
2019-20 the de watered quantum of
water will be used for dust
suppression artificial recharge of
ground water by putting it in
separate rainwater harvesting pond
During rainy season rain water
through 6 nos of catchment area
will be stored partly in D-pit in N-
pit and in manganese pit settling
tank etc through different channels
Then this water will be used for
sprinkling in mine road for
plantation amp other dust
suppression 2 nos of 30 HP motors
will be used for pumping The
water stored in the quarry usual
passes through cracks and fissures
and ultimately recharge the ground
water
Land use
Land disturbed due to mining will
increase from the present 427 ha
to 58613 ha Area used for
dumping will be 27889 ha
At present 7540 hectares of area is
present as green belt as safety zone At
the end of the plan period
approximately 12134 hectares of area
will be converted to green belt and
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Impact due to proposed
expansion
Environmental Management
measures existing amp proposed
plantation At the end of life of the mine
approximately 41789 hectare of
exhausted quarry will be back filled and
covered with plantation and 16824 ha
area will be covered under bench
plantation
Solid waste
management
Total 8300748 m3 of waste material
exists at present (2017-18)
Waste generation during balance
period of Modification of mining
scheme period (2018-19 to 2019-
20)-908725 m3
Another 2362340 m3 of the waste
material will be Produced during
life of mine
The waste material generated will be
dumped partly in preselected dump
yards amp partly used for backfilling
Drainage
No change in the existing
drainage pattern due to the
proposed increase in production
To guide run off from dumps
Garland drains are provided The
run off in general will also be
directed through the drainage
channels To control the velocity of
water flow and for better settling of
suspended solids settling pits and
check dams are provided
Air quality
Due to the increase in production
the dust particles can increase
unless proper control measures
are taken at planning stage
Drills have inbuilt air pollution
control system Wet drilling system is
adopted Regular water spraying on
haulage roads amp ore handling sites
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Impact due to proposed
expansion
Environmental Management
measures existing amp proposed
screening plant etc will be continued
Mineral
Processing plants have dry fog
system at all discharging points to
control dust emission
Water quality No change in the existing status is
envisaged
Necessary control measures like
chlorination etc in the wells in the
vicinity will be continued Chances of
flow of sedimentssilt will be
minimized
Water
requirement
The water requirement is 9935
KLPD (surface water 7675 KLPD
ground water 226 KLPD)
Water from Karo river is used for this
purpose Rain water harvesting
systems have already been developed
within the lease area
Noise level
The contribution of noise due to
increase in no of vehicles crushers
etc
To keep the noise level within limits
proper maintenance of machineries
will further be improved as well as
regular monitoring
Ground
vibration
There will be change in ground
vibration as there will be increase
in drilling blasting etc
Established blast design are being
followed as per the recommendations
of CIMFR and will be continued
Flora amp
Fauna
No threatened endangered or
endemic species of flora or fauna
within the core zone is reported
Necessary conservation measures
shall be ensured as per the site
specific wild life conservation plan
At present 7540 hectares of area is
present as green belt as safety zone
At the end of the plan period
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Impact due to proposed
expansion
Environmental Management
measures existing amp proposed
approximately 12134 hectares of
area will be converted to green belt
and plantation At the end of life of
the mine approximately 41789
hectare of exhausted quarry will be
back filled and covered with
plantation and 16824 ha area will be
covered under bench plantation
Socio-
economic
The present mine operations have
given opportunity to 346 people of
direct employment and equal no
of people are benefitted indirectly
During expansion activities of the
plant there may be opportunity
for direct employment of about 80
more people and indirect
employment of 120 people So
there will be total new
engagement of 200 manpower due
to enhancement of the project
The project authority is also carrying
out adequate peripheral development
jobs This work will also continue in
future
929 Environmental Monitoring Programme
To evaluate the effectiveness of environmental management programme
regular monitoring of the significant environmental parameters will be taken up
The schedule duration and parameters to be monitored are shown as under
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Sl No
Description of parameters Schedule amp duration of monitoring
1 Air Quality
Five ambient air quality-monitoring stations will be established in the core amp buffer zone for PM10 PM25 SO2 NO2 and CO Location of the ambient air quality stations will be decided based on the meteorological data topographical features and environmentally and ecologically sensitive targets
One sample (24 hourly) per day 2 days week and 12 weeks twice a year
2 Water Quality
Water quality of Karo river amp ground water will be monitored
Physico-chemical and biological parameters in each season
3 Water flow Karo river in each season
4 Vehicular emissions Regular Monitoring
5 Noise level Regular Monitoring
6 Soil quality Every year in dry season on all plantation areas
7 Flora amp fauna Once in 2 years
8 Socio-economic Once in 4 years
9210 Project Benefits
The present mine operations have given opportunity to 346 people of direct
employment and equal no of people are benefitted indirectly During
expansion activities there may be opportunity for direct employment of about
80 more people and indirect employment of 120 people So there will be total
new engagement of 200 manpower
For providing medical facilities to its workers company is providing well
equipped Occupational Health Center One doctor having MBBS qualification
along with paramedical staff is available to meet the requirements of the
workers Medicines are supplied to the workers as per the prescription of the
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attending doctor In case of any emergency company provides ambulance to
shift the patient to an ESImajor hospital
Company will provide permanent or temporary employment to local people
based on their qualification and as amp when required
The Company will organize Total Literacy Campaign in the area It will adopt
a village and help it in total literacy achievement The company will use the
services of its officers for spreading literacy in the area
The company will organise free health check-up camps in nearby locality and
distribute medicines amongst the poor
The company does not engage any child labour Further it will conduct
awareness programmes for elimination of child labour in the community
around
9211 Environmental Management Plan
The Environmental impacts and their Management Plan have been discussed
in detail in the above table The capital cost of the project has been estimated to be
Rs 200 crores including the environmental safeguards and there is a plan for
recurring expenditure of Rs 377 lacs per year
9212 Conclusion
The mine has an established environment cell with qualified and
experienced staff from the environmental field and the entire environmental
management system is guided by the documented Environmental Policy of the
Company The Company is admired for implementation of best environmental
practices and compliances to applicable statutory requirements The Environmental
Clearance proposed for the project will encourage the Company towards excellence
of environmental practices and development of people around the mine
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CHAPTER - 10
DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANT
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environmental consultancy services organization with an environmental
laboratory accredited by NABL and with over 25 years standing operates in 18
States of India
It has following accreditations to its credit 1 National Accreditation Board for Education and Training Quality Council of
India (NABET- QCI)
2 National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL)
International Accreditation ISO17025
3 Gazette Notified Laboratory by Ministry of Environment amp Forest and Climate
Change (MOEFCC)
4 Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSAS 180012007)
5 Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) for Ambient Air Quality
Monitoring and Testing
6 Empanelled Consultant with State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) -Odisha
Participates in Proficiency test conducted by CPCBamp scored 100 many times
CPCB had selected Ecomenrsquos laboratory to analyze the samples of
identified industries jointly along with them pursuant to Honrsquoble NGT
order dated 05082014 amp 08122016
Our Range of Services Include
1 Preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) amp Environmental
Management Plan (EMP) and subsequent Environment Clearance from
MOEFCC SEIAA NOC Consent from Pollution Control Board
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2 Generation of Baseline data as per Environment (Protection) Act 1986 ie
Environmental Monitoring [Air Water (Ground Water amp Surface water)
Noise Soil] Testing and Studies like Flora Fauna Socio Economic Land
Use Ground Water
3 Minerals testing [in line with IBM directives that only NABL accredited
lab can do Mineralrsquos Testing]
4 Coal testing analysis
5 Forest proposal for dereservation amp clearance Wild Life Management
Plan
6 Groundwater survey Water balance assessment amp Geo hydrological study
7 Water management recovery recycling and reuse of waste water Rain
Water Harvesting commissioning of Piezometers
8 Thematic mapping using Remote Sensing GIS amp GPS Preparing Land
useLand cover maps Digital Image processing
9 Environmental Audit Risk Assessment Disaster Management plan amp
Compliance monitoring amp report
10 Training programme Environment and Forest Clearance Process
To create awareness leading to skill development in
the 12 Functional Areas of Environment Clearance
as prescribed by NABET ndashQCI
11 ETPSTP operation amp Maintenance
Achievements
93 EIAEMPs approval
50 Major Monitoring assessments all over India
50 specialized studies
10 World Bank funded projects
Case studies awarded by MoEFampCC
Setting site Labs
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Awards
Mr R N Bhargava Ecomen is recipient of many prestigious awards as given below
i) lsquoSilver Medalrsquo from Mining Geological and Metallurgical Institute of India
[MGMI] for the paper lsquoNoamundi ndash Long Range Programme and Mine
Planningrsquo [1969]
ii) lsquoNational Consultantrsquo of MoEF in lsquoIndustrial Pollution Prevention Projectrsquo Gap
Analysis of some State Pollution Control Boardrsquos Laboratories conducted a
National Workshop [2001]
iii) lsquoCertificate of Excellencersquo for Implementation of World Bank funded Rural
Drinking Water amp Environment amp Sanitation project (2002)
iv) lsquoLMA Creativity amp Innovation Award 2014rsquo for very significant contribution
in any walk of life in India or abroad by way of his her innovation or
creativity
v) lsquoUdyog Ratan Awardrsquo for the outstanding performance in the field of
economic amp industrial development of the industry in the country and
lsquoExcellence Awardrsquo for Ecomen for its class and quality services from
Institute of Economic Studies New Delhi (2015)
vi) lsquoLife Time Achievement Award 2015rsquo to a Mining Engineer by Mining
Engineers Association of India
vii) lsquoEminent Engineer Award (2017)rsquo by Institute of Engineerrsquos India on
consideration of eminence and contribution in the discipline of Environmental
Engineering
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Chapter- 1 EIAEMP of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mine of Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
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CHAPTER - 1
INTRODUCTION
The Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine covering an area of 121405 ha of
Ms Feegrade and Company (P) Ltd is one of the oldest mine in the Koira
mining sector has been in operation since January 1961 The company has its
registered office at Barbil District Sundargarh Odisha The sized iron ore from
this mine caters to the market demand of spongepig ironsteel plants of India
Iron ore fine (crushed as well as natural fines) from mine is supplied for
domestic consumption to various pellet plants as well as exported to China amp
other countries
In pursuance to section 8-A (6) of MMDR Amendment Act 2015 the
mining lease period has been extended up to 31032020 by execution of a
Supplementary Lease Deed on 02052015 over an area of 121405 hectares
The Total lease area of the mine is 121405 ha consisting of 8987 ha forest
land and 31535 ha non-forest land Stage-II Clearance was received vide letter
no 8 (21)262003-FCE dated 16032006 for an area of 39309 ha Stage-II Forest
clearance for 45118 ha of additional forest amp deemed DLC forest land for
mining and allied activities (including 8036 ha of forest land for safety zone)
has also been accorded vide F No 8-682011-FC dt 30102013 by MoEFampCC
The lessee has applied for surrender of 5443 ha forest land which is under
process
At present due to increase in market demand the management wishes to
enhance Iron Ore Production Capacity of the mine from 288 million TPA to 60
million TPA and reduction in dry processing (crushingscreening) from 4571
million TPA to 1451 million TPA of low grade ore from old dumpsstacks
(keeping total handling unchanged from the last EC ie 7451 million TPA)
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The mine was accorded Environmental Clearance vide Ministryrsquos letter
no J-110151362012-IAII (M) dated 10042015 for 288 million TPA ROM and
dry processing of 4571 million TPA of low grade iron ore by reworking of old
dumps thus total handling of 7451 million TPA and installation of wet
beneficiation plant of 1142 million TPA capacity and production of 00036
million TPA of Manganese ore Further the Installation of wet beneficiation
plant of 1142 million TPA capacity has been removed through amendment of
above EC order by Ministry of Environment Forests and Climate Change on
request of Project Proponent vide letter no J-110151362012-IAII (M) dated
09112015Total handling of iron ore is 7451 million TPA to get 590 million TPA
of processed iron ore of grade +55 and balance of grade ndash 55 At present
mine has achieved a production capacity of 288 million TPA
The statutory requirements under the provisions of Mineral Conservation
and Development Rules (MCDR) 1988 have been fulfilled by getting the Mine
Plan approved from time to time It is a working mine Latest approval of
modification of Mining plan by Indian Bureau of Mines vide letter No
MPMFM24-ORIBHU2016-177405 dated 30122016 is valid up to
3132020 for the target production is 60 million TPA of ROM iron ore In
current financial year (2018-19) 1036532920 tonne of iron ore produced by the
mine for the period April-July 2018
As on date there are 2 legal cases pending for this project
1 A Court case no 2(C) C 512013 has been filed in the court of SDJM Bonai
Sundargarh for violation of Sec15 of the Environment (Protection) Act 1986
The said case has been stayed on 28012014 by the Honrsquoble High Court of
Orissa in CRLMP NO 472014 in Misc Case No 252014
2 Revision Application bearing No 22 (67)2012RC-I has been filed by the
lessee before the Mines Tribunal Ministry of Mines Govt of India New
Delhi against the demand notice dated 20102012 Us 21(5) of the MMDR
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Act 1957 which has been disposed of by the Mines Tribunal Ministry of
Mines Govt of India New Delhi on 16082017
In accordance with Environment Impact Assessment Notification of 2006
Ministry of Environment and Forests it is mandatory to obtain environment
clearance by submitting Form-I and prefeasibility report to carry out the mining
activities for proposed expansion However the E C proposal is subject to all
other statutory clearance
Ms Feegrade amp Co Pvt Ltd engaged Ms Ecomen Laboratories (P) Ltd
for conducting necessary environmental monitoring studies and preparation of
EIAEMP The presentation for Terms of Reference (TOR) was made on
21062018 before EAC and prescribed TOR was received vide letter No J-
110152492016-IAII (M) dated 3172018
This EIAEMP has been prepared based on the field monitoring collection
of secondary data and as per the TOR guidelines issued by the MoEFampCC
Public Hearing was conducted on 25102018 at Play Ground near Nadidih
Primary School of village Nadikasira under Koira Block of Sundargarh district
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CHAPTER-2
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
21 Location
The mine is located in Sundargarh district of Odisha The lease is at a
distance of 24km from the Barbil Rourkela state highway No 10 Road distances
to other important towns are as below
Barajamda 31 km
Keonjhar 82 km
Rourkela 131 km
Jamshedpur 172 km (nearest Air Port)
Koira and Guali are at the distances of 8 km and 3 km respectively The
location of the mine is shown in Plate No21
The co-ordinates of the corner points of lease boundary are as follows and
shown in survey of India Topo Sheet No 73 G5 (F45N5) is enclosed as Plate no
22
A Boundary Pillar 1 2105821 8501530
B Boundary Pillar 21 21057 35 8501538
C Boundary Pillar 26 21057 23 85015 25
D Boundary Pillar 35 21057rsquo46 85014 58
22 Topography
The area has more or less flat terrain with a few hillocks the highest RL of
615 meters and lowest 534 mRL The top of the hill is more or less flat This may
be the result of erosion by wind and rain water of the overlying soft lithological
formations The present relief of the locality is being controlled by the hard
resistant rocks now exposed on the surface The south-eastern corner of the area
shows a minor trough filled up with recent alluvial sediments
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The area is practically devoid of any nala or water-shed However the
Karo nala which flows along the western boundary of the area provides water
throughout the year to the inhabitants A few tube wells are also available for the
purpose of drinking water Two villages namely Nadikashira and Rengalbeda
fall with in the area (Refer Surface Plan Plate No 23)
23 Drainage
The mines area is not having any streams and almost entire area is
covered by laterite which is a very poor aquifer Karo River flows along the N-
W boundary
There are three major catchment basins in the buffer zone as below
i) Kundra Nadi - In the south-eastern part
ii) Karo Nadi - Over the central area
iii) Samij Nala - On the north-western part covering western
Slopes of western iron ore ridge
Nadidih and other mines around Guali are falling within the catchment
area of Karo nadi
The folded and fractured iron formation rocks bottomed by impervious
shale give rise to a number of confined ground water bodies with varying
profile Tube wells thus have water at depths of 35 to 40 m from lowest RL of
the area Hydrogeologically the buffer zone is mostly expected to be similar
The drainage map of the area is shown in Plate No24
24 Regional Geology
The iron and manganese ore bodies and associated rocks of Banded
Hematite quartzites shales phyllites and tuffs are rock units of pre Cambrian
Iron ore Series of Singhbhum-Keonjhar-Bonai range The formations are highly
folded The Nadidih and other deposit of iron ore and manganese are developed
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over the eastern part of overturned western limb of the major syncline The
younger rocks of Kolhan series consist of sandstones limestones and shales
While iron ore is formed as a result of enrichment of banded hematite
quartzite manganese occurs sporadically within the lower shales or phyllites
and as concentrations within the laterite capping formed over manganiferous
rocks
25 Geology of the Leasehold
This area forms a part of the core regional synclinal structure of Jamda
Koira valley The local lithological sequence of the area (a) Soil (b) Laterite (c)
Floats of Iron ore (d) Floates of manganese ore with laterite (e) Out crop of Iron
ore (f) Banded Iron formation However major part of this leasehold area is
occupied by laterite and soilfloat Laterite is exposed in the eastern blank of the
deposit and haphazardly in many other places with small extension The floats
consists of massive iron ore piece and laterite fragments intimately admixed
with soil The iron ore pieces can hardly be separated from the floats having
conglomeratic structure In few localities under composed parent rocks are
present In the north-western corner of the lease area banded manganiferrous
chert and shale are exposed Manganese ore mineralisation occurs in the
northern and north-western part of the leasehold area and iron ore
mineralisation covers the central and southern part
The iron ore mineralisation in this area occurs below 2 to 4 meters thick
ferruginous laterite cover At places exposures of iron ore occur right on the
surface Rich mineralisation of iron ore is seen in the smaller hillock located in
the southern part of the area
Geological Plan and sections are shown in Plate No25 amp 26 respectively
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26 Exploration
261 Exploration already carried out
Up to 2017-18 the lessee completed total 301 numbers of bore holes
covering a total depth of 1557190 m amp covering 114221 ha There is no
proposal for any further boreholes as exploration completed in all respect
27 Mineable Reserve amp Life of the mine
Iron ore is the main mineral under production from this mine
Considerable high and low grade iron ore is present in this mine Some
manganese ore is also present but ore is of very low grade However there is no
proposal to increase the production of manganese ore
Total Reserve 2802 Million Tonnes for Iron Ore amp 115615 metric tonnes of
Manganese Ore as per ldquoModification of Mining Planrdquo approved on 30122016
Mineable Reserve
Category Iron Ore Manganese Ore
Proved(111) 2802 million MT 115615 MT
Probable(122) - -
Total 2802 million MT 11561 MT
Life of the Mine Total reserve of ROM ore (proved amp probable) for both high
grade amp low grade ore will be 2802 million tonnes As per the target
production 6 million tonne per annum from mine excavation the total life of
mine will be 5 years The life of mine will be increased
i) If the reserve will increase due to ongoing exploration
ii) If the maximum target production will not be achieved due to statutory
problems
iii) If the threshold value will decrease from 45 Fe in that case total reserve
amp resources will increase
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In this mine another 19384 million tonnes of low grade iron ore is present in
form of old dumpsstacks
Total reserve of ROM ore of Mn ore will be 115615 MT As per the target
production 3600 tonne per annum from mine excavation the total life of mine
will be 321 years say 3 years
28 Grade of Ore
Iron ore
The cut-off grade of Iron ore is taken as 55 and threshold value of iron
ore will 45 Fe The details of grade of Iron ore on an avg are given
below
Fe 60 65
SiO2 074 227
Al2O3 14 146
P 003 0072
Grade of Manganese Ore
Mn 20 30
Fe 15
SiO2 13
Al2O3 7
P 015
29 Method of Mining
The mining method of Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine will be fully
mechanized to handle 7451million TPA of iron ore to produce 590million TPA
processed iron ore of + 55 grade The conventional opencast mining with
mechanized drilling with 110mm dia drill machine deep hole blasting
excavation by excavator of capacity 26 m3bucket capacity and stacking by loader
of capacity 12 m3 Excavator of capacity 16 m3 15 m3 will be used for feeding
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the crushing amp screening unit ROM iron ore will then be processed through dry
crushing ampscreening units To prevent generation of fugitive dust during
transportation of ore through trucksdumpers static water sprinklers have been
installed along the haul road within the mine for a length of 504 km Besides
that water is also being sprinkled through water tankers of different capacities
During excavation of ROM ore from Mines all the care will be taken to
avoid mixing of waste material with ROM ore
210 Drilling
Drilling will be done in the quarries for both overburden amp ore removal
Drill holes will be done by using drilling machines with drill bits of diameter 110
mm The maximum drilling depth will be 95 m including sub-grade drilling
The spacing amp burden will be 4- 45m amp 3-35 m
211 Blasting
There is no explosive magazine in the mine Whenever required blasting is
carried out by the vendors authorized by PESO
It is proposed to utilize rock breaker in the mines to avoid blasting
212 Production
i) Past production (in metric tonnes)
Year Iron (MT) Mn (MT)
1991-92 547201 775855
1992-93 10336435 1304510
1993-94 7509 575
1994-95 2125343 73761
1995-96 301570 Nil
1996-97 242550 1498
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1997-98 162140 83967
1998-99 174560 Nil
1999-2000 12014 479
2000-01 1673400 664
2001-02 1853700 Nil
2002-03 17384 Nil
2003-04 63194986 Nil
2004-05 129911544 Nil
2005-06 542230 Nil
2006-07 1180310600 Nil
2007-08 1164370650 Nil
2008-09 1461357963 Nil
2009-10 2122334261 Nil
2010-11 1880057180 Nil
2011-12 90779589 Nil
2012-13 824731178 Nil
2013-14 21600599 Nil
2014-15 31238351 Nil
2015-16 166551702 Nil
2016-17 254336027 Nil
2017-18 2878463680 Nil
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ii) Proposed Productionhandling during remaining Modification of
mining scheme period(2018-19 to 2019-20) (million metric tonnes)
Year
Proposed ROM Iron Ore from Mine Excavation
Proposed Low grade iron ore from Stack dump for dry and wet processing
Proposed Total handling of ROM Iron Ore
Proposed Production of Manganese Ore
2018-19 6 1451 7451 0003
2019-20 6 1451 7451 0003
Environment Clearance for the production of Manganese ore is already
accorded by the Ministry The present proposal is only for enhancement of
iron ore only
Mine lease will expire on 31032020
213 Generation of OB amp Waste
i) Existing waste Solid waste mainly consist of laterite lateritic Iron
ore BHQ BHJ shale alluvial soil etc Total 8300748 m3 of waste
material exists at present (2017-18)
Waste material is already dumped in Dump A-B amp C Waste material
with grade more than 45 will be upgraded to get saleable iron ore
ii) Details of waste generation during balance period of Modification of
mining scheme period (2018-19 to 2019-20)
Year
Waste generation
(m3)
Iron Ore
Proposed
Waste
generation(m3)
Manganese Ore
Proposed
Total Waste
generation (m3)
Proposed
Remarks
2018-19 542503 60800 603303
2019-20 366222 - 366222
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214 Waste Management Plan
The waste materials of Nadidih Mine is mainly laterite lateritic Iron Ore
(Fe 45) BHQ BHJ shale Lateritic soil etc The waste material generated will
be dumped partly in preselected dump yards amp partly used for backfilling
8300748 m3 of waste generated up to 2017-18 has been dumped in Dump A-B amp C
(Dump A-B 10943 ha C 1265 ha D 4296 ha) Another 2362340 m3 of waste will
be generated up to the end of life of the mine beyond 2019-20 Out of total waste
materials part material will be screened The lump ore is for further crushing to
produce sized material 2362340m3 of the waste material will be used for
backfilling of 20522 ha of exhausted part of quarry
Disposal of Waste Generated up to 2017-18
Year of Waste Disposal
Qty (m3) Location Height No of Terraces Area
Remarks
Up to 2017-18 8300748 Dump A B
Dump A amp B Height- 35 m (average) Area -10943 ha
Stabilized dump
Dump C Height-45 m (average) Area- 1265 ha
Presently working
Disposal of waste generation during remaining Modification of mining scheme
period (2018-19 to 2019-20)
Year of Waste Disposal
Qty (m3) Location Height No of Terraces Area
Remarks
2018-19 542503 Dump - C Total 02 nos of terrace at RL 625 amp 640m
2019-20 366222 Backfilling of D - Pit
Backfilled in 35 ha of D pit
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Disposal of proposed waste generation during life of mine
Waste disposal
Qty (m3) Location Height no of terraces area
Remarks
1 2362340
Backfilling of exhausted quarry in conceptual period
But the validity of lease period will expire on 31032020
215 Storage of Explosive
There is no storage of Explosive within lease area Blasting operation is very
less and frequency is also once or twice in a month Project proponent is using
rock breaker to avoid blasting The lessee has arrangement with authorized
vendor of PESO (third party) to carry the above blasting
216 Existing amp Proposed Equipments
Current List of Equipments
Sl
No Name Capacity Make
Total
availability
1 DTH Drill amp Compressor
110 mm amp 450 cfm IR 1
2 Rock breaker Tata-Hitachi
LampT Cater pillar
7
4 Dumper 20 MT
TataAshok
Leyland Hyva 43 within lease transportation
5 Excavator 116 m3 23 m3 Tata Hitachi
LampT Caterpillar
14
6 Loader 12 m3 9
7 Screening Plant (Mobile)
250 TPH150 TPH90 TPH
6
8 Crushing Plant (Mobile)
250 TPH150 TPH Autosand amp SR-1000
3 sets
9 Water Sprinkler 20000 lts amp
12000 lts Tata make
3
10 Dozer BEML 2
11 Jeep Mahindra 6
12 Ambulance + school van
Mahindra 1+1=2
13 Static Water Sprinkler
1 set (53 km)
14 Generator 50 KVA amp 110 KVA 2 sets
15 Tower light 50 KVA amp 110 KVA 10 sets
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Proposed List of Equipment amp Machinery
Sl No
Type of machinery
Capacity of each
unit Make of unit
HP of each unit
Total no of units
1 Hydraulic Excavator
26 m3 LampT
KomatsuVolvoCAT 260 HP 4
2 Hydraulic Excavator
116 m3 LampT
KomatsuVolvoCAT 14
3 Dumpers Up to 30
MT AMWVolvo 380 HP 40
4 Dozer BEML 305 HP 2
5 Loader 12 m3 BEMLHM 112 HP 14
6 Wagon Drill + Compressor
110 mm 450 cfm
AtlasCopcoIR 180 HP 1
7 Rock Breaker LampT 125 HP 7
8 Motor Grader 1
9 Mobile Water Tanker
12000 ltr 20000 ltr
90 HP 7
10 Mobile Screening unit
3 x 200 TPH 5 x 250 TPH 2 x150 TPH
10Nos
11 Mobile Crushing unit
3 x 150(primary)
3 x 150 1x 250 TPH (primary + secondary)
8 (in 4 sets)
12 Generator 50 KVA
110 KVA
3
13 Ambulance 1
14 Staff Bus 1
15 Jeep 6
16 Static water sprinkler
53 KM 1
17 Weight Bridge 50 tonne 6
217 Loading amp Transportation of Ore Waste
Saleable ore from ROM ore will be produced after screening amp crushing
Then it will be ready for dispatch Low grade iron ore from this mine will be
processed to get saleable ore which will then be ready for dispatch Iron Ore is
having a very good market in India amp abroad So after production it is
immediately saleable to sponge industries steel industries pellet plants pig iron
plants etc These plants are present in Odisha Jharkhand MP Chhattisgarh
and other parts of India China Korea amp Japan are the most important buyers
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from abroad Within the Mine both Iron Ore amp Waste Material will be
transported through dumpers of capacity 20 MT35 MT The sized Iron Ore and
Fines are transported to railway siding of Barsuan Bimlagarh Roxy and Rengra
etc through dumpers of capacity 27 MT From railway siding Iron Ore is
transported to buyerrsquos destination or port by rakes Sometimes Iron Ore is also
supplied to the Seaport by trucks from the mines through road Internal
transportation (35 metric tonnes dumper) will be 710 trips in a day and external
trips will be (27 MT dumper) 834 trips in a day
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Ecomen Laboratories Pvt Ltd
CHAPTER ndash 3
PRESENT ENVIRONMENTAL SCENARIO
31 STUDY DESCRIPTION
311 Study Area
An area covering about 10 Km radius of the mining lease of Nadidih Iron amp
Mn Mine of Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd was taken and various features like
roads water bodies residential habitats transportation networks etc were
identified and other relevant data like population etc was collected
312 Study Period
The present study was carried out from March to May 2018 for three
months During the course of study primary data pertaining to the
environmental components like air quality water quality noise levels and soil
quality were generated Secondary data was collected from various government
sources in the district for Socio-economic and flora amp fauna
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313 Study Components
Table No 31
SNo Attribute Parameters Remark
1 Meteorology
Wind Speed and
Direction Temperature
Relative Humidity amp
Rainfall
Hourly recording at project site
2 Ambient air
quality
PM25 PM10 SO2 NOx
and CO
Eight locations (C-2 B-6) 24 hourly sampling twice a week for the paramenrs of PM10 PM25 SO2 and NO2
and other parameters and Heavy metals monitored once in a month
3 Water quality
Physical Chemical and Bacteriological Parameters as per APHA and IS standards
Seven locations (S-3 G-4) three for surface water and Four for ground water
4 Water flow Water flow Once during study period at two locations
5 Noise levels Noise levels in dB(A) Once during study period at Eight locations (C-2 B-6)
6 Soil
characteristics
Soil profile characteristics soil type and texture NKP value etc
Once during study period at Four locations
7 Socio-economic
Aspects
Socio-economic characteristics
Secondary data from Census-2011
8 Ecology Existing terrestrial flora and fauna
Through field visit and secondary data
9 Land use
Land use for different categories (Satellite Imagery amp Ground truthing )
Based on secondary data for core and buffer zone
Note C- Core Zone B ndash Buffer Zone S-Surface Water G-Ground Water
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A) GENERAL CLIMATIC CONDITION (SECONDARY DATA) 32 Climatic conditions
The area is characterized by extreme climate with very hot (42 degC)
summer and very cold winter (4degC) winter It experiences tropical and humid
climate which shows three distinct seasons viz summer rainy and winter The
summer is very hot and dry starting from March and continues till end of May
or early June The rainy season lasts from early June to end of September
October and November are the post monsoon months followed by a cold winter
which lasts till end of February
a) Temperature
The area experiences a wide variation in temperature in respect of both day
and night and seasonal Generally winter starts from late November and
continues till mid of February December is the coldest month The data
shows that the temperature goes up to maximum of 4000C in May and
comes down to a minimum of 110 0C in December Monthly average
temperature and humidity for 2012 is shown in Table no 32
Table No 32
Month
TemperatureordmC Relative Humidity ()
Max Min
Jan 25 12 72
Feb 30 14 53
Mar 35 18 375
Apr 38 22 47
May 40 25 475
Jun 36 26 61
Jul 30 24 835
Aug 30 23 865
Sep 31 21 855
Oct 30 16 775
Nov 27 13 72
Dec 27 11 625
Source httporienvisnicin
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b) Humidity
In general air is dry except in monsoon period Monthly mean relative
humidity varies from 53 to 865 The Relative Humidity data is shown
in Table no 32
c) Rainfall
The rainfall data collected from Keonjhar is shown in Table No33
Monthly Rainfall (mm) Recorded at Keonjhar
(2010-2012) Table No 33
MONTH 2010 2011 2012
January Nil Nil 116
February Nil 298 00 March 158 120 50 April 263 878 499 May 124 1631 162 June 1646 3588 1280 July 2713 2645 3471 August 2355 3851 5296 September 2284 5670 2829 October 103 416 483 November 78 03 894 December 367 Nil 00
Total Annual Rainfall
12134 18802 14964
Source httporienvisnicin
d) Wind
Data from the nearby IMD station Keonjhar has been availed The prominent
wind directions at Keonjhar are from south west and north east The data
indicates that variation in velocity ranging from 0 to 20 km per hour is common
in this area The directions become predominant from North West during May
to October The area remains calm for nearly 49 of the year The dry winds of
the northern plains are not common here
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However higher wind speeds may be present for a short period before the
rains during May and June These periods are quite short lasting not more than
an hour Dust storms and hurricanes are rare in this area
B) BASELINE DATA Environmental monitoring was carried out for base line data generation
during March-May 2018 for 3 Months Micrometeorology Ambient air quality
Water quality Water flow measurement Noise level Soil quality Socio-
economic amp Biodiversity study was carried out within 10 km radius of the lease
area
33 Selection of sampling stations
331 Micro-meteorological station
The meteorological data like temperature humidity wind speed wind
direction cloud cover and rainfall were recorded at site Wind speed and
direction recorder thermometer hygrometer and rain gauge were used The
meteorology station was kept on roof top of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mine office
(refer Plate No 31 for location of Meteorological Station)
332 Ambient Air Quality Location
The ambient air quality was monitored at 8 locations The details of the
monitoring locations are discussed hereunder and shown in Plate No 31
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333 Water Quality Locations
The water quality was monitored at 7 locations The details of the
monitoring locations are discussed hereunder and shown in Plate No32
Sl No Location Code
Name of Location
Distance (Km) (from Center fo Mine)
Direction GPS Coordinate
1 A1 Guest house 08 N 21deg582282N 85deg152425E
2 A2 Within lease area
030 NE 21deg574716N 85deg152377E
3 A3 Rengalberha
13 SE 21deg571911N 85deg154328E
4 A4 Parulipada 32 N 21deg593399N 85deg154679E
5 A5 Kalta 35 W 21deg58292N 85deg132036E
6 A6 Kashira 40 W 21deg55995N 85deg151813E
7 A7 Jhirapani 54 NW 21deg595238N 85deg13976E
8 A8 Shankhaparha 61 SE 21deg565098N 85deg184828E
Ground Water Locations
Sl No
Location Code Name of Location
Distance(km) from Boundry of Mine Lease
Direction GPS Coordinate
1 GW1 Guest House 07 N 21deg582260N 85deg152420E
2 GW2 Rengalaberha (Tape water) 15 S
21deg570340N 85deg145930E
3 GW3 Kendudihi (Bore well)
39 NE 21deg593790N 85deg161740E
4 GW4 Kalata (HP)
40 W 21deg575618N 85deg130150E
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334 Water Flow Measurement Locations For water flow measurement following 2 stations were selected in
buffer zone ( refer Plate No32)
335 Noise Monitoring Locations
Noise monitoring was carried out at 8 locations as per the details given
below (refer Plate No33)
Surface Water Locations
Sl No
Location Code
Name of Location Distance(km) Direction
GPS Coordinate
1 SW1 Karo River (up stream)
05 W 21deg574244N 85deg15228E
2 SW2 Karo River (Dn stream)
13 N 21deg582933N 85deg151615E
3 SW3 Topadihi Nala
56 NE 21deg593311N 85deg175575E
Water Flow Measurement Locations
Sl No
Location Code Name of Location Distance(km) Direction
GPS Coordinate
1 WF1 Karo River (up stream)
120 SW 21deg574135N 85deg15225E
2 WF2 Karo River (Dn stream)
030 N 21deg582912N 85deg151715E
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336 Soil Quality Monitoring Locations
Soil samples were collected at 4 locations as per the details given below
(refer Plate No33)
Sl No
Location Code
Name of Location Distance (Km)
(from Lease Boundry)
Direction GPS
Coordinate
1 N1 Guest house 08 N 21deg582282N 85deg152425E
2 N2 Within lease area 030 NE 21deg574716N 85deg152377E
4 N3 Rengalberha
13 SE
21deg571911N 85deg154328E
3 N4 Parulipada 32 N 21deg593399N 85deg154679E
5 N5 Kalta 35 W 21deg58292N 85deg132036E
6 N6 Kashira 40 W 21deg55995N 85deg151813E
7 N7 Jhirapani 54 NW 21deg595238N 85deg13976E
8 N8 Shankhaparha 61 SE 21deg565098N 85deg184828E
Soil Sampling Locations
Sl No
Location Code
Name of Location
Distance from site (Km)
Direction GPS Coordinate
1 S1 Within Project 01 - 21deg574728N 85deg152104E
2 S2 Rengalaberha
11 S 21deg57948N 85deg152858E
3 S3 Kalata
34 W 21deg58022N 85deg132534E
4 S4 Kendudihi 40 NE 21deg594628N 85deg161490E
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34 Sampling Procedure 341 Micro Meteorological Monitoring
Micro meteorological station was set up on roof top of Nadidih Iron amp
Mn Mine office Guest House to record various meteorological parameters For
recording various parameters following apparatus were used
a) Thermometer (for Temperature)
b) Hygrometer (for Humidity)
c) Anemometer (for wind speed)
d) Wind vane (for wind direction)
e) Rain gauge (for Measurement of rain fall)
The Cloud cover was recorded by visual observation of the sky in
oktas Hourly data of meteorology was used for preparation of seasonal wind-
rose diagrams
342 Ambient Air Monitoring
Time averaged in-situ sampling was adopted by passing a known
volume of air through a trap and a collecting medium (filter paper and
bubbler)Fine Dust Sampler and Respirable Dust Sampler were used for the
purpose
Analytical methods followed for ambient air quality monitoring
i) Particulate Matter less than 25 micron (PM25)
The samples for PM25 were collected on filter paper by Fine dust
sampler operated at maximum rate of 1667 lpm and concentrations
were determined gravimetrically on 24 hours basis
ii) Particulate Matter less than 10 micron (PM10)
The samples for PM10 were collected on filter paper by RDSFine dust
sampler operated at maximum rate of 12 cummin1667 lpm and
concentrations were determined gravimetrically on 24 hours basis
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iii) Sulphur-dioxide (Improved West amp Gaeke Method) Sulphur-dioxide measurement was done by aspirating a measured volume
of air through sodium tetrachloromercurate solution It forms a stable
dichloro-sulphitomercurate The amount of SO2 is estimated by the reading
from spectrophotometer at 560 nm
iv) Nitrogen Oxides (Modified Jacob amp Hochheiser Method) Nitrogen oxides were estimated by bubbling air through 01 N sodium
hydroxide (with sodium arsenate) solution to form a stable solution of
sodium nitrite The nitrite ion produced during a sampling is determined
using spectrophotometer at 540 nm by reacting the exposed absorbing
reagent with phosphoric acid sulphanilamide and NEDA
v) Carbon Monoxide [IS5182 (Part-X) 1976]
Grab sample of ambient air has been taken in the sampling tube The sample
is injected into gas chromatograph (with methaniser) where it is carried from
one end of the column to other During the movement the carbon monoxide
is converted into methane and sample undergoes distribution at different
rates ultimately separating from one another The separated constituents are
detected in form of distinct peaks in the plotter
Other parameters like Ozone and Ammonia were monitoredand analyzed
by Chemical method and Indophenol Blue Method respectively Benzene
BaP trace metals etc were monitored andanalysedas per CPCB guidelines
343 Water Quality Monitoring
As per the standard practice one sample from each station was collected
once during the season Grab water samples were collected in plastic container
by standard sampling technique Necessary pre-cautions were taken for sample
preservation
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The physical parameters viz pH temperature amp conductivity were
measured at site by using portable water analysis kit (century) DO was fixed on
spot as per Winklerrsquos method Parameters like hard-ness colour taste and
odour residual chlorine and free ammonia were analysed at the site
immediately after collection of water samples The parameters as defined
ldquoGeneral Standards for Discharge of Environmental Pollutions [GSR 422(E) and
GSR 801 (E)] were analyzed as per the procedures defined in IS 3025 and
ldquostandard methods for water and waste water analysisrdquo (AWWA APHA)
344 Water Flow
Water flow measurements were carried out at 2 locations by following
the procedures as defined in IS1192
Measurement of water flow in streams consists of two aspects viz
measuring the velocity of flow in stream and estimating the cross sectional area
of the stream at the points of flow measurement These aspects were carried out
in the following manner
Flow
[(v0 +v1)2 + (d0 + d1)2 + (v1 +v2)2 (d1 +d2)2 + (vn-1 +vn)2 (dn-1
+dn)2]w
Where v0 = 0 v1 = average velocity (msec) of water at point 1 v2 = average velocity (msec) of water at point 2 vn = 0
d0 = 0
d1 = depth of water in meter at point 1
d2 = depth of water in meter at point 2
dn = 0 w = width of each segment
For measuring the velocity of flow water current meter (semitron make) was
used The water current meter was dipped into the water flow and number of
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counts per minute were recorded These counts were used to estimate the
velocity using a calibration chart for the current meter
The width and depths of the nalla streams have been measured by
conventional techniques using measuring tape for width and pole for the depth
345 Ambient Noise Level
Ambient noise level monitoring was done by an integrating sound level
meter (CR-275) of Cirrus Research Plc UK in dB(A) Out door noise
measurements were made at a height of 15m above the ground and away from
sound reflecting sources like walls buildings etc
The Ambient noise level monitoring was carried out day and night as given
below
SlNo Time (hrs) Duration (minutes)
1 0800-1100 30
2 1400-1700 30
3 1800-2100 30
4 2400-0300 30
346 Soil Quality
Soil samples were collected and analysed by following standard
procedures diagnosis and improvement of Saline and Alkali Soils Agriculture
hand book no 60 of US Department of Agriculture
Objective of study was to know quality of different soil profiles its fertility
potential and biological status (from 0 to 30 cm) in the area
3461 Sampling procedure and analysis Samples were collected upto the depth of 0-30 cm from the surface at 4
sampling spots At each spot surface litter was scrapped and samples were
taken using depth sampler These samples were kept for some time for air
drying at room temperature Samples were stored in polythene bags with label
at the top
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Soil samples were collected with the help of core sampling tube and rammer
The debris upto the surface was removed with the help of spade then core of
measured size was kept on the cleaned soil surface which was hit vertically with
the help of rammer Once the core gets in the soil the soil gets fitted it was
taken out by digging the surrounding earth with the help of shavel (A manual
agricultural implement with a curved blade fixed into a wooden handle)
Samples were analysed for the following parameters
pH
Electrical Conductivity
Nitrogen
Phosphorous
Potassium
Calcium
Magnesium
Organic Carbon
Iron
Boron
Natural Moisture content
Bulk density
Grain size distribution
Cation exchange capacity
Biological status
35 Data Analysis 351 Meteorological Study
Meteorological data was recorded hourly for 3 months Calm condition
prevailed over 3675 of the time of the study period The predominant wind
direction was WNW over 10 of the time in which speed of 10 to 1010 ms was
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recorded The next predominant directions were west over 824 of the time in
which speed of 10 to 110 ms East over 70 with wind speed of 10 to 1010
ms was recorded The seasonal wind rose diagram for 24 hours period is given
in Plate No35
The maximum amp minimum temperature relative humidity () amp
Rainfall (mm) recorded during the season are given below
352 Ambient Air Quality
Ambient air quality was monitored at 8 locations within 10 km radius of
the project site The ambient air results are given in Table Nos 34 to 311 and
the overall Maximum and Minimum values are discussed below
Sr No
Month
Parameter
Temperature (0C) Humidity () Rain fall
Max Min Max Min mm
1 March18 4037 1805 9999 711 220
2 April18 4257 1938 9999 987 138
3 May18 4317 2187 9598 1688 380
SNo Parameter PM10(microgm3) PM25(microgm3) SO2(microgm3) NOx(microgm3)
Locations Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min
1 Guest house 8125 6274 5067 3310 1432 950 2096 1340
2 Within lease area
8550 6571 5653 3668 1676 954 2717 1490
3 Rengalberha
7831 5952 5158 3942 1133 751 1701 1069
4 Parulipada 8067 6134 5092 3428 1385 871 2138 1322
5 Kalta 7338 5948 4748 3298 1134 870 2145 1149
6 Kashira 6809 5048 4548 2681 1256 760 2146 1221
7 Jhirapani 6831 5130 4695 3499 1229 654 2315 1141
8 Shankhaparha 7090 5648 5039 3598 1268 656 2172 1041
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Out of 8 locations the maximum Respirable Particulate Matter (PM10) was
found within lease (8550 microgm3) amp minimum value (5048 microgm3) was found in
Kashira village
Exhibit No 33
Out of 8 locations the maximum Fine Particulate Matter (PM25) was found
within lease (5653 microgm3) amp minimum value (2681 microgm3) was found in
Kashira village
Exhibit No 34
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Highest SO2(1676 microgm3) value was within lease and lowest SO2 value (654
microgm3) in Jhirapani village
Exhibit No 35
Similarly highest NOX (2717 microgcum) value was found within in lease and
lowest NOX value (1041 microgcum) was recorded at Shankhaparha village
Exhibit No 36
Result of other parameters such as Ozone Ammonia Carbon Mono oxides
Benzene BaP and metals As Ni and Pb are given below
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Location Guest house (A-1)
Date O3
(microgm3) CO
(microgm3) NH3
(microgm3) C6H6
(microgm3) As
(ngm3) Ni
(ngm3) BaP
(ngm3) Pb
(microgm3) 10032018 4023 75821 1369 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
11042018 3961 66528 1158 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
12052018 4523 62547 1267 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Standard 10000 200000 40000 500 600 2000 10 100
Detection Range
- - - 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100
Location Within lease area (A-2)
Date O3
(microgm3) CO
(microgm3) NH3
(microgm3) C6H6
(microgm3) As
(ngm3) Ni
(ngm3) BaP
(ngm3) Pb
(microgm3) 13032018 4263 42561 1251 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
14042018 2564 50012 1231 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
14052018 3361 52563 1124 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Standard 10000 200000 40000 500 600 2000 10 100
Detection Range
- - - 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100
Location Parulipada (A-4)
Date O3
(microgm3) CO
(microgm3) NH3
(microgm3) C6H6
(microgm3) As
(ngm3) Ni
(ngm3) BaP
(ngm3) Pb
(microgm3)
20032018 4421 70589 1563 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
23042018 3695 70856 1560 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
22052018 3256 66598 1245 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Standard 10000 200000 40000 500 600 2000 10 100
Detection Range
- - - 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100
Location Rengalberha (A-3)
Date O3
(microgm3) CO
(microgm3) NH3
(microgm3) C6H6
(microgm3) As
(ngm3) Ni
(ngm3) BaP
(ngm3) Pb
(microgm3)
17032018 4362 58963 1120 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
19042018 4521 60053 1362 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
22052018 3852 60523 1023 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Standard 10000 200000 40000 500 600 2000 10 100
Detection Range - - - 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100
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Location Kalta (A-5)
Date O3
(microgm3) CO
(microgm3) NH3
(microgm3) C6H6
(microgm3) As
(ngm3) Ni
(ngm3) BaP
(ngm3) Pb
(microgm3) 06032018 3589 60323 965 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
04042018 2948 70089 1056 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
05052018 3265 65096 1123 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Standard 10000 200000 40000 500 600 2000 10 100
Detection Range
- - - 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100
Location Kashira (A-6)
Date O3
(microgm3) CO
(microgm3) NH3
(microgm3) C6H6
(microgm3) As
(ngm3) Ni
(ngm3) BaP
(ngm3) Pb
(microgm3) 03032018 3371 60896 1456 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
04042018 4156 50956 1123 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
05052018 4256 61236 1256 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Standard 10000 200000 40000 500 600 2000 10 100
Detection Range
- - - 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100
Location Jhirapani (A-7)
Date O3
(microgm3) CO
(microgm3) NH3
(microgm3) C6H6
(microgm3) As
(ngm3) Ni
(ngm3) BaP
(ngm3) Pb
(microgm3) 26032018 4961 70456 1120 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
28042018 4582 71223 1362 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
26052018 4012 71036 1023 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Standard 10000 200000 40000 500 600 2000 10 100
Detection Range
- - - 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100
Location Shankhaparha (A-8)
Date O3
(microgm3) CO
(microgm3) NH3
(microgm3) C6H6
(microgm3) As
(ngm3) Ni
(ngm3) BaP
(ngm3) Pb
(microgm3) 24032018 3856 60985 1123 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
24042018 2963 51256 1563 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
24052018 3756 42963 1023 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Standard 10000 200000 40000 500 600 2000 10 100
Detection Range
- - - 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100
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From the Graphs it is clear that all the parameters at all the locations are within
limit (As per NAAQS Limit)
353 Water Quality
The water quality monitoring was done at 7 locations within 10 km
radius area of lease
The water results are given in Table Nos 312 amp 318
Out of 7 samples collected from different locations 3 are from surface
water and 4 samples are from ground water drinking water
Ground Water
The water samples are from Borewell (Guest House GW-1) GW-2
Regelberha Village (Hand Pump) GW-3 Kendudih Village (Hand Pump)
and GW-4 KalataResult of Relevant parameters are given below
Code No
pH
Chloride
(mgl)
Fluoride
(mgl)
Nitrate
(mgl)
Iron
(mgl)
Hardness
(mgl)
Total Coliform
(MPN100ml)
GW-1 71 2200 052 532 0098 17200 Absent
GW-2 73 3200 047 1020 0150 18000 Absent
GW-3 75 3600 062 1020 0210 19600 Absent
GW-4 76 3000 048 1650 0220 16800 Absent
Desirable Limits
IS 10500 65-85 250 100 4500 030 300 Absent
The result shows that the contribution due to the mining is negligible All the
parameters are well within the prescribed limit of IS 10500
Surface Water The water samples are from Karo Nadi (upstream SW-1) Karo Nadi
(downstream SW-2) and Topadih Nala (SW-3) Result of Relevant parameters
are given below
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Code No pH TDS
(mgl)
Chloride
(mgl)
Fluoride
(mgl)
Nitrate
(mgl)
Iron
(mgl)
Total Coliform
(MPN100ml)
SW-1 71 12300 180 026 852 0140 210
SW-2 73 14500 2020 030 1102 0120 300
SW-3 70 12100 2400 042 1360 0320 260
Desirable Limits
IS 2296 (Class C)
65-85 1500 600 150 5000 5000 5000
The result shows that the contribution due to the mining is negligible All the
parameters are well within the prescribed limit of IS 2296 (Class C)
354 Water Flow
The Water flow measurement was carried out during summer 2018 at 2
locations The details of the findings are given below
Sl No Location Flow m3hr
WF-1 Karo Nadi (Up stream) 9875
WF-2 Karo (Down stream) 9456
From the result it is clear that the area has adequate supply of surface water
355 Noise
The noise level survey was carried out at 8 locations and the details of
the survey are given hereunder
Station Code Noise level in dB(A)
Max Min Day (leq)
Night (leq)
Ambient Noise Level (dBA)
N1 Guest house 705 445 685 468
N2 Within lease area 698 443 646 469
N3 Rengalberha
598 428 548 435
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Station Code Noise level in dB(A)
N4 Parulipada 576 426 546 439
N5 Kalta 556 416 526 436
N6 Kashira 516 406 452 421
N7 Jhirapani 530 425 508 436
N8 Shankhaparha 534 435 505 440
Ambient Noise Level
Ambient noise level Within Lease (N-1amp N-2) were found to be 685 amp 646
dB(A) at day time and 468 amp 469 dB(A) at night time respectively All the
values are well within the prescribed limit of 75 and 70 dB(A) for industrial
area in day and night time respectively Near Regelberha (N-3) Parulipada (N-
4) Kalta (N-5) Kashira (N-6) Jhirapani (N-7) and Shankhaparha (N-8) the
noise levels were also within the prescribed limit 55 dB(A) amp 45 dB(A) for
residential area in day and night time respectively
356 Soil Quality
Soil may be defined as a mixture of rock and mineral material with the
organic matter Soil is the net results of the action of climate and organisms
especially plant on the earth crust The data analysis of the soil monitoring
results collected nearby lease area are given in Table No319
From the results it can be concluded that the pH of soil is normal ranging
from 529-620 average nitrogen values were in low to medium range (2630-
2940 kgha) average potassium value is also in the range of low to medium (48-
50 kgha) However the average phosphorus values were found to be medium
(1220-1480 kgha) The phosphorus value may be improved by using DAP
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36 Socio-Economic Scenario
The socio-economic scenario in the 10 kms radius of the Nadidih Iron amp
Manganese Mine of Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd based on secondary data is
collected from statistical records 2011 census data has been used for
demographic features
The buffer zone falls under district SundargarhKeojhar of Orissa Forest
land occupies a major portion of the study area The study area comprises of 16
census villages with a total population of 28694 (Ref Table No 320) The study
area is a depository of minerals particularly iron ore The economy of the area is
therefore dominated by mining and related activity Agriculture is also practiced
and is dependent on the monsoons The mining activity has led to the socio-
economic development of this area which otherwise was a backward region of
the state
The study area is having a total population with 619 of SC 6665 of ST
together they constitute about 7284 of the total population
Demographic features of study area The villages falling within the study area are listed in the Table No 321 along
with the demographic features as per the census 2011
The summary of the demographic features are given in Table No 321 and
discussed in the following paragraphs
i) Population
The total population of 16 villages is 28694 The of Schedule Caste (SC)
and Schedule Tribe (ST) to the total population is 619 amp 6665 respectively
This shows the majority of the population in rural area is under ST
category
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ii) Village size
The total households in the 16 villages are 6453 The average household
per village is 403
iii) House hold size
The average household size is 445 in rural area
iv) Sex ratio
The sex ratio of the study area is 1013 female per thousand male
population in rural area The percentage of male and female population to
the total population is 4967 and 5033 respectively
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v) Literacy
The percentage of literacy in the area is 5331 The male and female literacy
to the total population is 3087 amp 2244 respectively
vi) Occupational structure of the study area
The details of occupational structure are given in Table No 321 The
percentage of total workers to the total population in the rural area is 4024
in which main worker constitute 2371 and marginal worker constitute
1653 and remaining 5976 constitute non workers
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Demographic features and other Statistics for the Study Area
(Rural Area) as per Census 2011 Table No 321
Sl Details No
1 Total population 28694
2 No of House hold 6453
3 Average family size 445
4 Average no of house hold per village 403
5 Average population per village 1793
6 Sex ratio ndashfemales per thousand males 1013
7 Percent of male population to total population 4967
8 Percent of female population to total population 5033
9 Percent of SC population to the total population 619
10 Percent of ST population to the total population 6665
11 Percent of literate population to the total population 5331
12 Percent of Male literate population to the total population
3087
13 Percent of Female literate population to the total population
2244
14 Percent of main worker to the total population 2371
15 Percent of marginal worker to the total population 1653
16 Percent of non worker to the total population 5976
Primary survey amp its validation with secondary data (Census 2011) Primary survey was conducted during March to May 2018 amp data collected
based on specific designed Questionnaire Villages covered are Kalta Kasira
Kendudihi Rengalbeda Barpada etc There has been increase in the population
amp other related factors since 2011(male population female population SCST
population literacy working population category of workers etc)
For the study area (rural area) as per the census 2011 avg family size is 445 whereas at present as per the survey it works out to be approx 5 as detailed below
As per the census 2011in the study area
As per primary survey(approx)
Avg family size 445 5
Avg households per village
403 450
Avg population per 1793 1900
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village
Male population 4967 50
SC population 619 7
ST population 6665 70
Literacy 5331 55
Male Literacy 3087 32
Female Literacy 2244 23
Working population 4024 45
Non workers 5976 55
Other information which emerged from survey
The study area is dominated by STST population
Basic issues which needs to be addressed are related to the following
1) Education amp communication
2) Health care amp drinking water
3) Alternative Livelihood amp environmental protection
4) Sports amp culture
5) Infrastructure development
Common problems health education transport road drainage employment fuel irrigation etc
Opinion about the project
Respondents are positive about the project amp feel that the expansion project will
bring positive changes in their lives bring prosperity amp solve their day to day
problems The project will bring in employment opportunities amp this will result
in economic amp social development of the people amp area
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37 Flora and Fauna
Study of the biological environment is one of the most important aspects of
EIA This again has a special importance in case of mining project due to its
location Mining leases and surrounding area is mainly located in the forest area
The biological communities are the good indicators of climatic and edaphic
factors It is important to conserve natural flora and fauna based on EIA of an
area EIA helps to identify the impact of the mining on the ecosystem and warns
to check the damage It suggests to take measures so that a particular ecosystem
can improve instead of further damage In the preset study mainly terrestrial
ecosystem is considered here
The study was under taken during post monsoon season 2012
The list of flora and fauna in the core zone is based on the site visit and
secondary data The list of flora and fauna in the core and buffer zone is
presented in the report
The authenticated list of flora and fauna as per the above study has been
incorporated Impact of the mine on flora and fauna is discussed in Chapter-4
The mitigation measures and funds have been discussed in Chapter-5 in brief
371 Scope
1 To assess the flora and fauna present in the core site (lease area) of the
proposed project and in surrounding Buffer areas (10 Km radius
range)
2 To document cultivated and naturally occurring species in the core
site
3 Assessment of species protected by specific legislation (Rare
endangered critically endangered endemic and vulnerable)
4 To identify designated locates and features of ecological significance
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372 Activities undertaken during the study
1 Flora survey
- Tree shrub herb climber and grass species identification and
enumeration
- Diversity of species under plantations
- Analysis of Rare-Endangered-Threatened flora
2 Fauna survey
- Documentation of Avian Reptilian Insect Amphibian Mammal and
other faunal diversity
- Observations by direct and indirect evidences (Direct evidence-
Sighting and hearing Indirect evidence- Pug marks nests and other
signs
- Analysis of Scheduled species
3 Habitatmicrohabitat diversity in the project site and surrounding
areas within 1 km 5 km and 10 km range from the site
4 Photo documentation
373 Survey Limitation
This survey records the flora and fauna evident on the days of the site visit
and field survey It does not record any flora or fauna that may appear at other
times of the year and as such were not evident at the time of visit The report
represents ecological status of the area evident during the particular period of
the study
This is an ecological report and as such no reliance should be given to
comments relating to buildings engineering soils or other unrelated matters
374 Approach of the study
To assess the ecological issues and document flora and fauna associated with the
project following tasks were undertaken
(i) Preliminary visit on the site
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(ii) Desk Study
(iii) Core zone and Buffer zone Survey
375 Methodology
3751Desk Study
The purpose of the desk study was to identify habitats and species of local
conservation value which may not have been present or apparent during the
survey visit (eg springmonsoon plants) The desk study was also helpful in
understanding the historical biodiversity and ecological status of the site
The desk study was carried out by referring the hard copy literature
related to ecology and biodiversity of the region or of other related areas
encompassing the proposed site
Literature survey was also undertaken by collecting and stating research
papers and reports specific to the region
3752 Habitat Survey
To collect data on flora (Herbs Shrubs and Trees) and fauna (Birds
Mammals) various strategies were practiced These strategies differed as per the
habit and habitat of concerned group of species
376 Flora
The structure and composition of vegetation and forest cover was studied
by using Phytosociological methods Extensive field surveys were undertaken to
analyze and estimate diversity density dominance and frequency of different
members of plant population
Observations were made in the forest area as well as in non-forest areas by
laying plots and adopting quadrate method The quadrate method includes
laying down square sample plots or units for quantitative analysis of vegetation
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The sample plot method given by Clements (1898) Philips (1959) Muller and
Ellenberg (1974) and Rau and Wooten (1988) EIA Hand Book (ch7 pp44)was
followed The Quadrate sizes of 1 m x 1m 5m x 5m and 10m x 10m were taken
for herbs shrub and trees respectively
Co-existence and competition both are affected directly by the number of
individuals in the community Therefore it is essential to know the quantitative
structure of the community To characterize the community as a whole certain
derived parameters are used ie Density Frequency Abundance Importance
Value Index (IVI)
The Simpson Diversity Index gives a clear picture of community structure in
quantitative terms
To summarize the following parameters were used during the Floristic diversity
and Phytosociological assessment
(i) Density Frequency Abundance
(ii) Simpsons Index
a Simpsons Index (D)
b Simpsons Index of Diversity (1 ndash D)
377 Fauna and avifauna
The assessment of wild fauna was mostly based on random sightings For
animals other than directly sighted secondary evidences were recorded through
calls dung boles scats and spoors rub signs signs of debarking drag mark etc
For birds actual counts at each sampling site were made by walk
through in a chosen one kilometer stretch of the site and the number of birds
were directly counted and listed Species list was prepared along with taxonomic
position of each species
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3771 Sampling Stations
Majority of the region falling in the 10 km radius consist of Mining
projects Agricultural landscapes and Forest landscapes are often interrupted by
mining projects
Sampling locations were strategically selected to collect maximum data on
vegetation pattern faunal diversity and habitat diversity In total 50 samples
were taken around 14 sampling locations categorized in 7areas demarcated as
core zone (lease area) and buffer zone (up to 10 km from leasehold) of Nadidih
Feegrade mine
The areas that were visited and sampled during the survey were
Name of places sampled Distance
from the site
Dominant Features
1 Siddhamatth RF
2 Baitarni RF
3 Uliburu RF
4 Near Torha nala
5 Near Teherai Nala
6 Forests around Teherai
7 Near Suna Nadi
8 Lakhraghat
9 Forests around Koira
Within 5-10
Km
Sal dominated mixed forest
areas
10 Karo RF Within 1-5 km Sal dominated forest areas
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11 Kathmal RF
12 Karo RF
13 Kathmala RF
14 Forests around Nadidih
15 Mendhamaruni RF
16 Project site area- Nadidih
Feegrade
Within 1 km Mining dominated zone with
some vegetation pockets in
the lease area and around it
378 Observations
Observations were made for all possible habitats and flora-fauna species
in and around the site (except micro-organisms) All possible landscape features
and areas in the site and buffer areas were visited to collect the required data
The observations recorded are site time and season specific observations
However the actual observation data was supported by the data obtained from
secondary sources (reports research papers literature survey) to gather a wide
and in-depth perspective
The project being a mining project the impact of the project can be
multifold and therefore the ecological richness and sensitivity of the locations
were examined critically All the major habitats in the buffer area were visited
and observation recorded
3781 Habitat and Forest Type Diversity
The location of the project ie Nadidih Feegrade Iron amp Manganese Mines
falls into the North Western part of Orissa state and is bounded on the North by
Jharkhand State on the South by Jharsuguda amp Sambalpur district on the east
by the Rourkela Forest division and the West and North-west by Chhattisgarh
state
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The region falling into the 10 km radius from the project location is
diverse in habitat and therefore study of Habitat and Forest type diversity was
undertaken to understand different types of habitats and forests that are
prevalent in the region
Habitats are decisive factors and determine the diversity and distribution
of flora and fauna in any given ecosystem Therefore it is vital to understand
dynamics and diversity of habitats and ecosystems in and around the proposed
project Actual field observation coupled with Toposheet and Google earth
images were used to characterize and distinguish landscape diversity in the
study site and the buffer area The overall examination was carried out by
making actual visits at various pre-marked locations in the core site (lease area)
and the region falling within the 10 km radius of the project location (Buffer
area) The buffer area was divided in to two parts (5km and 10km) to make the
assessment and interpretation convenient
The Core Zone
The core zone area is a mining project proposed for lease renewal and
production enhancement The Lease area is surrounded by other mining
projects On the Western and Northern side of the mine boundary there is a
forest range which eventually merges with the Karo and Uliburu forest range
Karo river flows along the ML boundary
Majority of the landscape in the lease area (core zone) is characteristic of
degraded natural landscape as it is a mined area On the edges of the lease area
towards the Western side there are some forest patches which are dominated by
young Shorea robusta and Diospyros melanoxylon (Tendu) vegetation Most of the
herb and shrub species prevalent in the open spaces were weeds such as Lantana
Ageratum and Eupatorium The forest patches towards the Karo nala is relatively
diverse while other areas are extensively dominated by Sal (Shorea robusta)The
small patches of forest vegetation near the lease area has potential for being used
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as nesting-browsing habitats for faunal species such as a Birds Butterflies
Moths Rodents Hare Reptiles and Lizards
Forest patch around the lease area The Sal dominated Mendhamaruni range
A typical Shorea (Tree) and Eupatorium (Shrub) dominated system prevalent in
most of the vegetation around the lease area
Areas within 5 Km Range
The area falling within the 5 km range from the Core site contains major part of
Mendhamaruni Karo Kathmal and Siddhamath reserve forests The landscape
contains various mining projects and most of the forest patches are therefore
discontinuous and the agricultural habitats are only limited near some of the
villages The overall landscape in 5 km radius consists of 60 percent mine
dominated degraded landscapes and 30 percent reserve forest areas The reserve
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forest areas of Mendhamaruni Karo Uliburu Kajhurdihi and Siddhamath
represent the natural landscapes of the region
Areas within 10 Km Range Buffer Region
Within the 10 km area comprising the Buffer region there are some major
reserve forests such as such as Mendhamaruni Karo Uliburu Siddhamath
Kathmal and Baitarani These forests represent the natural ecology of the region
and are mostly characterized by plant species such as Shorea robusta Diospyros
melanoxylon Diospyros montanna Terminalia arjuna Terminalia tomentosa
Anogeissus latifolia Buchanania lanzan Haldina cordifolia Madhuca indica etc The
overall landscape is undulating and the elevation ranges from 1900-2300 ft
The dominant vegetation in the forests seen in the Buffer region can be broadly
categorized as a Moist and Dry Sal Forest (Government of Orissa 1994) The
forest type prevalent in the buffer area can be classified on the basis Champion
and Seth classification (1968) as Northern Tropical Moist Deciduous Sal (80 )
and Northern Tropical Dry Deciduous forest (20)
Important tree species associated with Sal in these forests are
Anogeissus latifolia Bauhinia semla B vahlii Bombax ceiba Careya arborea Casearia
elliptica C graveolens Cassia fistula Catunaregam spinosa Chloroxylon swetenoides
Dalbergia latifolia Diospyros melanoxylon D montana Garuga pinnata Grewia
tiliaefolia Haldina cordifolia Hymenodictyon orixense Kydia calycina Lagerstromia
Macaranga peltata Miliusa velutina Mitragyna parvifolia Pterocarpus marsupium
Schleichera oleosa Spondias pinnata Symplocos cochinchinensis Syzygium cumini
Terminalia tomentosa T bellirica Trichilia connaroides and Ziziphus rugosa
Majority of the landscape falling in the buffer region is dominated by industrial
and mining projects wastelands and discontinuous agricultural landscapes
Natural landscape and forest cover is interrupted by various mining projects and
there has been cumulative degradation of the natural landscape Majority of the
reserve forests observed during the study were fragmented
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Summary of Habitat Diversity Survey
Approximate percentage of natural habitats or forest area in the Lease area 60-
70
Type of the habitat or forests system present in the Lease area
(i) Sal dominated forest patches
(ii) Moist mixed deciduous forests
Type of the habitat and Forest systems present in the Buffer region
i Northern dry mixed deciduous forests
ii Northern Tropical Moist Deciduous Sal
forests
iii Northern Tropical Dry Deciduous forest
iv Moist mixed deciduous forests
v Northern tropical wet evergreen or semi-
evergreen forests
vi Scrub lands
Bioogegraphic province
(1) Sal Zone
Potential vegetation type (2) Shorea ndash Buchnania-Terminalia
(3) Shorea-Terminalia-Adina Reserve forests in the Buffer region
Mendhamaruni KhajurdihiKaro Siddhamath Baitarani Uliburu
High diversity reserve forests
Karo RF Baitarni RF Low diversity reserve forests Mendhamaruni Kathmal
Siddhamath and Uliburu
National parks and Sanctuaries in the Buffer region None
Rivers in the buffer region Karo Torha
Dominating soil Grey greenish-grey brown to reddish-brown
Flora in the Core zone
The Core zone (Lease area) has small vegetation on the western periphery and
some plantation areas The species of plants observed in the nearby areas are
characteristic of disturbed and degraded natural systems The tree diversity
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indicated dominance of Shorea robusta but the herbs and shrubs diversity was
dominated by weeds and exotic species In total 89 species of plants were
observed in the core site (within the lease boundary) The floral diversity in the
core site included 32 species of trees 20 species of Shrubs 25 species of Herbs
and Grasses 11 species of Climbers and 1 species of Parasite
No species classified as Rare Endangered or Threatened were observed during
the study in the lease area But in the adjoining forest ranges there can be
presence of ecologically important and protected species
A detailed list of Flora observed in the Core site is shown in the Table No 322
During the quadrate study it was observed that Shorea robusta - Sal(IVI
144)followed byLannea coromandelicandash Shemat (IVI 33)Holarrhena antidysenterica
(IVI 20) and Acacia aurculiformis (IVI 16) were the most common species in the
core site Acacia aurculiformisis planted across at various locations as over dump
plantation
A detailed list of Phytosociological observation and calculation is represented in
Table No 333
Flora diversity observed in Buffer area
During the study various forest areas in the buffer region were visited and
quadrates were laid at regular intervals to collect representative data of floral
diversity of the region
In total 218 species were encountered during the study which included 71
species of Trees 51 species of herbs 40 species of Shrubs 36 species of climbers
15 species of Grass and 5 species of Epiphytes and Parasites
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Dominant species Various areas (Forest River Open landscapes) in the Buffer
region were examined and data was collected to understand species dominance
and composition in the buffer region
Almost all of the forest patches showed a heavy dominance of Shorea robusta (IVI
180) followed by other species such as Holarrhena antidysenterica (IVI 15)
Terminalia tomentosa (IVI 10) Anogeissus latifolia (IVI 75) Buchnania lanzan (IVI
7) Madhuca indica (IVI 68) Diospyros melanozylon (IVI 65) and so on
It can be clearly seen here that the overall forest composition is dominated by
Shorea robusta (Sal) and other Tree species are secondary associates The under
stories of almost all of the forested areas visited are very low in diversity and
density In the open spaces the area is occupied by Shorea robusta and Holarrhena
antidysenterica regeneration
Chromolaena odorata along with Ageratum conyzoides are the most common species
of shrubs prevalent in most of the locations Some forest area also has a Hyptis
and Cassia tora
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The Tree composition dominated by Shorea robusta
A typical Shorea robusta dominated forest ecosystem
Domesticated plants during the survey
List of plant species associated with plantations avenues and agricultural
landscapes (Domestic plants) were made In total 27 species of plants were
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observed to be very commonly used as domesticated species in the nearby
locations of the project site and the buffer region Most of these species are exotic
species Native species must be promoted to enhance the native ecology List of
Domesticated plants observed during the study can be seen in Table No 324
Agriculture and Horticulture plant species Some common plants planted in
orchards and plantations by locals are
Sr no
Fruiting plants Major Field crops
Vegetables
1 Mango Paddy Sweet Potato
2 Citrus Maize Chilly
3 Cashew Greengram Onion
4 Banana Blackgram Potato
5 Litchi Wheat Tomato
6 Guava Groundnut
7 Redgram
A rice farm system at one of the locations in the buffer region
Ecologically important species
Plant species form the basis of ecological interaction in nature In the web of life
and natural ecology the diversity density and abundance of plants species are
decisive factors More the native plants better is the associated faunal diversity
Documenting local species that are ecologically important may be helpful in
restoration and greenbelt development planning With the help of actual field
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observations and literature review a list of plant species that are ecologically
significant was prepared These plant species are considered ecologically
important as they attract and support faunal diversity These plants can be
helpful in restoration of natural ecology if planted in strategic composition
List of the Ecological Important plants found in the Buffer region is shown in the
Table No325
Rare Endangered vulnerable or protected species in the region
The project core and the buffer area falls into the Sal dominated moist and dry
deciduous forest ecosystem in North Orissa The floristic composition is totally
dominated by Shorea robusta (Sal) However there are also groups of key
ecological importance such as a Ficus Syszigium Terminalia Madhuca
Buchania Lannea and Garuga that are frequent throughout the composition
Other than the common species that represent the general structure of the forest
there are many species that are rare endangered vulnerable or nearly
threatened These species often have very niche temporal and spatial
distribution and may not be encountered during a short term study or survey
However a list of Rare Endangered Vulnerable or Near Threatened species was
extracted on the basis of literature review by analysis of the species distribution
and examining the possibility of being found in the buffer region There can be
around 25 species that are classified as Rare Endangered and Threatened (RET)
found in the forests ranges present in the buffer area
A list of these species is shown in Table No326
Only 7 species out of these 25 mentioned in the RET list were actually observed
during the study in the buffer region of the project
Summary of the Floristic Survey
Number of Tree species in the core site (Actual observation) 32
Total number of plant species observed in the core site during the study (Actual
observation) 89
Total number of species observed in the Buffer area during the study (Actual
observation) 218
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Rare Endangered vulnerable or protected species encountered in the project site
area None
Rare Endangered vulnerable or protected species encountered in the Buffer
area 7 plants species as Endangered and Vulnerable
Plant species like Rouvolfia serpentine (Endangered) Dalbergia
latifolia(Endangered)and Oroxylum indicum (Endangered) Pterocarpus
marsupium (Endangered)Symplocos racemosa(Critically Endangered) and
Embellia ribes(Vulnerable) are species that were found in the buffer region
during the survey
379 Faunal diversity
The Core Zone is a mining dominated landscape and therefore not much
sightings of Fauna was possible The Faunal diversity in the core site was limited
to Butterflies insects Rats and common lizards The core site has a very poor
Avifaunal diversity Possibility of bigger mammals is very low due to the
cumulative disturbance caused by the mine dominated landscape In the Buffer
zone due to the presence of Reserve forests there was a good diversity of Birds
Butterflies and Other insects
To study faunal diversity and richness in the area random sightings were
preferred and various methods of observation were practiced For reptiles stone
lifting was done rock crevices and wall space of structures in the site were
checked Amphibians were searched near the stagnant water pools and small
streams Insects were observed on underside of leaves nests rock crevices
bushes and other places Birds were studied by undertaking several field trails in
and around the site
The observations made during the study phase in the site are as follows
Mammal diversity
No mammals other than common Squirrel and domesticated cows or dogs were
seen in and around the core zone On random survey and talking with local
people it was learnt that Jackals and Sloth bear are found in the reserve forest
areas in the Buffer zone There were no leopard pugmarks encountered during
the study On the basis of direct sightings questions and indirect evidences the
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presence of Faunal species such as Wild Boar Jackals Fox Hare Porcupine and
Indian Mongoose were validated
List of Mammals that can be found in the buffer region is shown in the Table
No327
Avian diversity
In areas falling within the core site (lease area) and adjoining areas 26 species of
birds were observed during the study The observations were made based on
direct sightings and bird calls In the observed list of birds none of the species
were classified as Endangered or rare
While surveying the buffer area 70 species of birds were observed All of these
birds observed were of Least concern classification It must be noted here that
though the bird species recorded during the survey are of least concern
classification necessary steps must be undertaken to reduce the impact on the
reserve forest areas that support majority of the Avian diversity
A list of Bird species observed during the study is shown in Table No328
Domesticated animals
At some open spaces near the project location domesticated Urban diversity
specific animals such as a Stray dogs (Canis lupus) and domestic cows(Bos
primigenius indicus)are common in and around the proposed project site
Summary of faunal observations
Number of Bird species observed in core site 26
Number of Reptile observed in the core site 3
Number of Amphibian species observed in the core site 2
Number of Bird species observed in the 10 km radius 70
Number of Reptile observed in the 10 km radius 7
Number of Amphibian species observed in the 10 km radius 4
Domesticated animals found in the actual project site 0
Domesticated animals sighted in the MIDC area 2
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Mammal species sighted in the Buffer region Jackal Mongoose Black Nape
Hare Wild Boar
3710 Diversity Index Calculation
Diversity Index was calculated based on the observations made The diversity
Index was used to compare the core site and the buffer region
Core Site
(i) Simpsons Index (D) 0130
(ii) Simpsons Index of Diversity 1 ndash D 0870
Buffer Region
The buffer region can be further divided into 6 major areas The Diversity index
of these areas is given below
Sr No
Reserve forests Simpsons Index (D) Simpsons Index of Diversity 1 - D
1 Baitarni RF 0056 0944
2 Kathmal 0185 0815
3 Khjuradihi 0121 0879
4 Mendhamaruni 0103 0897
As observed from the above Table the buffer region is more diverse and rich
than the core site
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3711 Tables
Floral diversity in core site
Table No 322
Sr No Plant name Habit Family
1 Anacardium occidentale Tree Anacardiaceae
2 Buchanania lanzan Tree Anacardiaceae
3 Alstonia scholaris
Tree Apocynaceae
4 Holarrhena antidysenterica Tree Apocynaceae
5 Garuga pinnata
Tree Burseraceae
6 Cassia fistula Tree Caesalpinaceae
7 Cassia Siamea Tree Caesalpinaceae
8 Anogeissus latifolia
Tree Combretaceae
9 Terminalia tomentosa Tree Combretaceae
10 Shorea Robusta Tree Dipterocarpaceae
11 Diospyros melanoxylon
Tree Ebenaceae
12 Diospyros montana
Tree Ebenaceae
13 Bridelia retusa
Tree Euphorbiaceae
14 Pongamia pinnata Tree Fabaceae
15 Gmelina arborea Tree Lamiaceae
16 Azadirachta indica Tree Meliaceae
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17 Acacia aurculiformis Tree Mimosaceae
18 Acacia catechu
Tree Mimosaceae
19 Albizzia lebbeck
Tree Mimosaceae
20 Haldina cordifolia Tree Rubiaceae
21 Aegle marmelos Tree Rutaceae
22 Holoptelia integrifolia
Tree Ulmaceae
23 Trema orientalis Tree Ulmaceae
24 Butea monosperma
Tree Fabaceae
25 Careya arborea
Tree Lecythedaceae
26 Casearia tomentosa
Tree Flacourtiaceae
27 Heterophragma quadriloculare
Tree Bignoniaceae
28 Lagerstromia parviflora
Tree Lythraceae
29 Lannea coromandelica
Tree Anacardiaceae
30 Madhuca indica
Tree Sapotaceae
31 Mangifera indica
Tree Anacardiaceae
32 Pterocarpus marsupium
Tree Fabaceae
33 Adhatoda vasica Shrubs Acanthaceae
34 Andrographis paniculata Shrubs Acanthaceae
35 Barleria cristata Shrubs Acanthaceae
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36 Barleria montana Shrubs Acanthaceae
37 Calotropis procera Shrubs Asclepiadaceae
38 Ageratum conyzoides Shrubs Asteraceae
39 Cassia tora Shrubs Caesalpiniaceae
40 Combretum nanum Shrubs Combretaceae
41 Dioscorea pentaphylla Shrubs Dioscoreaceae
42 Jatropha curcas Shrubs Euphorbiaceae
43 Crotalaria juncea Shrubs Fabaceae
44 Desmodium gangeticum Shrubs Fabaceae
45 Desmodium velutinum Shrubs Fabaceae
46 Tephrosia sps Shrubs Fabaceae
47 Hyptis suaveolens Shrubs lamiaceae
48 Sida acuta Shrubs Malvaceae
49 Sida cordifolia Shrubs Malvaceae
50 Urena lobata Shrubs Malvaceae
51 Lantana camara Shrubs Verbenaceae
52 Tribulus terrestris Shrubs Zygophyllaceae
53 Loranthus longiflorus Parasite Loranthaceae
54 Dicliptera sps Herb Acanthaceae
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55 Hygrophila spinosa Herb Acanthaceae
56 Justicia betonica Herb Acanthaceae
57 Lepidagathis Herb Acanthaceae
58 Chromolaena odorata Herb Asteraceae
59 Eclipta prostrata Herb Asteraceae
60 Fimbristylis Herb Cyperaceae
61 Phyllanthus niruri Herb Euphorbiaceae
62 Tephrosia tinctoria Herb Fabaceae
63 Mimosa pudica Herb Leguminosae
64 Argemone mexicana Herb Papaveraceae
65 Limnophila indica Herb Plantaginaceae
66 Lindernia crustacea Herb Scrophulariaceae
67 Apluda mutica Grasses Poaceae
68 Chloris barbata Grasses Poaceae
69 Cynodon dactylon Grasses Poaceae
70 Dicanthium sps Grasses Poaceae
71 Dichanthium annulatum Grasses Poaceae
72 Eragrostis unioloides Grasses Poaceae
73 Heteropogon contortus Grasses Poaceae
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74 Iseilema laxum Grasses Poaceae
75 Oplismenus burmannii Grasses Poaceae
76 Setaria verticillata Grasses Poaceae
77 Themeda arundinacea Grasses Poaceae
78 Themeda quadrivalvis Grasses Poaceae
79 Cryptolepis buchanani Climber Asclepiadaceae
80 Hemidesmus indica Climber Asclepiadaceae
81 Ipomea carnea Climber Convolvulaceae
82 Rivea hypocrateriformis Climber Convolvulaceae
83 Dioscorea pentaphylla Climber Dioscoreaceae
84 Dioscorea bulbifera Climber Dioscoreaceae
85 Mucuna pruriens Climber Fabaceae
86 Smilax macrophylla Climber Liliaceae
87 Woodfordia floribunda Climber Lythraceae
88 Cissampelos pareira Climber Menispermaceae
89 Vitis tomentosa Climber Vitaceae
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Floristic diversity observed in the buffer area
Table No 323
Sr No Scientific name Habit Family
1 Acacia catechu Tree Mimosaceae
2 Aegle marmelos Tree Rutaceae
3 Albizia lebbeck Tree Mimosaceae
4 Alstonia scholaris Tree Apocynaceae
5 Annona squamosa Tree Annonaceae
6 Anogeissus acuminata Tree Combretaceae
7 Anogeissus latifolia Tree Combretaceae
8 Artocarpus heterophyllus Tree Moraceae
9 Bauhinia racemosa Tree Leguminosae
10 Bauhinia variegata Tree Leguminosae
11 Bixa orellana Tree Violaceae
12 Bombac ceiba Tree Bombacaceae
13 Bridelia retusa Tree Phyllanthaceae
14 Buchanania lanzan Tree Anacardiaceae
15 Butea monosperma Tree Leguminosae
16 Careya arborea Tree Lecythedaceae
17 Casearia tomentosa Tree Flacourtiaceae
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18 Caseria graveolens Tree Flacourtiaceae
19 Cassia fistula Tree Leguminosae
20 Chloroxylon swietenia Tree Meliaceae
21 Choclospermum gossypium Tree Choclospermaceae
22 Dalbergia paniculata Tree Leguminosae
23 Dalbergia sisoo Tree Leguminosae
24 Diospyros melanoxylon Tree Ebenaceae
25 Diospyros montana Tree Ebenaceae
26 Ficus asperrimia Tree Moraceae
27 Ficus beneghalensis Tree Moraceae
28 Ficus glormerata Tree Moraceae
29 Ficus infectoria Tree Moraceae
30 Oroxylon indicum Tree Bignoniaceae
31 Flacourtia indica Tree Flacourtiaceae
32 Garuga pinnata Tree Burseraceae
33 Grewia tiliaefolia Tree Tiliaceae
34 Haldina cordifolia Tree Rubiaceae
35 Holarrhena antidysenterica Tree Apocynaceae
36 Holoptelea integrifolia Tree Ulmaceae
37 Hymenodictyon excelsum Tree Rubiaceae
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38 Kydia calycina Tree Malvaceae
39 Lagerstroemia parviflora Tree Lytheraceae
40 Lannea coromandelica Tree Anacardiaceae
41 Madhuca indica Tree Sapotaceae
42 Mallotus phillipensis Tree Euphorbiaceae
43 Mangifera indica Tree Anacardiaceae
44 Meyna laxiflora Tree Rubiaceae
45 Miliusa velutina Tree Annonaceae
46 Mitragyna parvifolia Tree Rubiaceae
47 Morinda tinctoria Tree Rubiaceae
48 Ougeinia oojeinensis Tree Leguminoseae
49 Phoenix sylvestris Tree Palmae
50 Polyalthia cerasoides Tree Annonaceae
51 Pongamia pinnata Tree Leguminoseae
52 Pterocarpus marsupium Tree Leguminoseae
53 Randia dumetorum Tree Rubiaceae
54 Schleichera oleosa Tree Sapindaceae
55 Semecarpus anacardium Tree Anacardiaceae
56 Shorea Robusta Tree Dipterocarpaceae
57 Sterculia urens Tree Sterculiaceae
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58 Symplocos racemosa Tree Symplocaceae
59 Syzigium cumini Tree Myrtaceae
60 Tamarindus indica Tree Leguminoseae
61 Tectona grandis Tree Lamiaceae
62 Tephrosia tinctoria Tree Leguminoseae
63 Terminalia arjuna Tree Combretaceae
64 Terminalia alata Tree Combretaceae
65 Terminalia bellerica Tree Combretaceae
66 Terminalia chebula Tree Combretaceae
67 Terminalia tomentosa Tree Combretaceae
68 Vitex negundo Tree Verbenaceae
69 Xylia xylocarpa Tree Leguminoseae
70 Zizyphus jujuba Tree Rhamnaceae
71 Zizyphus rugosa Tree Rhamnaceae
72 Abutilon indicum Shrub Malvaceae
73 Adhatoda vasica Shrub Acanthaceae
74 Baliospermum montanum Shrub Euphorbiaceae
75 Barleria prionitis Shrub Acanthaceae
76 Caesalpinia bonducella Shrub Leguminosae
77 Cajanus cajan Shrub Leguminosae
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78 Calotropis gigantea Shrub Asclepiadaceae
79 Cassia alata Shrub Leguminosae
80 Cassia tora Shrub Leguminosae
81 Celosia argentia Shrub Amaranthaceae
82 Clerodendron infortunatum Shrub Verbenaceae
83 Clerodendrum serratum Shrub Vebenaceae
84 Colebrookia oppositifolia Shrub Labiatae
85 Corchorus aestuans Shrub Tiliaceae
86 Corchorus olitorius Shrub Tiliaceae
87 Crotolaria hirsuta Shrub Leguminosae
88 Crotolaria juncea Shrub Leguminosae
89 Desmodium triflorum Shrub Fabaceae
90 Ecbolium linneanum Shrub Acanthaceae
91 Eranthemum purpurascens Shrub Acanthaceae
92 Flemingia sps Shrub Fabaceae
93 Gymnema sylvestris Shrub Asclepiadaceae
94 Helicteres isora Shrub Sterculiaceae
95 Hyptis suaveolens Shrub Lamiaceae
96 Impatiens balsamina Shrub Balsaminaceae
97 Indigofera cassioides Shrub Fabaceae
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98 Indigofera trita Shrub Fabaceae
99 Lantana camara Shrub Verbenaceae
100 Leea asiatica Shrub Vitaceae
101 Leea indica Shrub Vitaceae
102 Leea macrophylla Shrub Vitaceae
103 Leonotis nepetifolia Shrub Labiatae
104 Leucas lanata Shrub Lamiaceae
105 Ludwigia octovalvis Shrub Onagraceae
106 Mimosa pudica Shrub Mimosaceae
107 Ocimum basilicum Shrub Labiatae
108 Orthosiphon sps Shrub Lamiaceae
109 Ruellia tuberosa Shrub Acanthaceae
110 Securinega Shrub Euphorbiaceae
111 Woodfordia floribunda Shrub Lythraceae
112 Loranthus longiflorus Parasite Loranthaceae
113 Macrosolen Parasite Loranthaceae
114 Viscum Parasite Viscaceae
115 Acampe praemorsa Orchid Orchidaceae
116 Vanda tesselata Orchid Leguminosae
117 Achyranthes aspera Herb Amarantaceae
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118 Acmella uliginosa Herb Asteraceae
119 Ageratum conyzoides Herb Asteraceae
120 Amaranthus spinosus Herb Amarantaceae
121 Ammannia octandra Herb Lytheraceae
122 Andrographis paniculata Herb Acanthaceae
123 Anisomeles indica Herb Labiatae
124 Argemone mexicana Herb Papaveraceae
125 Bidens bipinnata Herb Asteraceae
126 Bidens pilosa Herb Asteraceae
127 Boerhavia diffusa Herb Nyctaginaceae
128 Capparis sepiaria Herb Capparidaceae
129 Chrozophora prostrata Herb Euphorbiaceae
130 Chrozophora rottleri Herb Euphorbiaceae
131 Cleome viscosa Herb Cappraceae
132 Commelina benghalensis Herb Commelinaceae
133 Commelina maculata Herb Commelinaceae
134 Commelina sps Herb Commelinaceae
135 Cyanotis fasciculata Herb Commelinaceae
136 Cyanotis tuberosa Herb Commelinaceae
137 Cyperus rotundus Herb Cyperaceae
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138 Cyperus sps Herb Cyperaceae
139 Desmodium gangeticum Herb Leguminosae
140 Dicliptera sps Herb Acanthaceae
141 Eclipta prostrata Herb Asteraceae
142 Fimbristylis Herb Cyperaceae
143 Hygrophila spinosa Herb Acanthaceae
144 Lepidagathis Herb Acanthaceae
145 Limnophila indica Herb Plantaginaceae
146 Lindernia crustacea Herb Scrophulariaceae
147 Mimosa pudica Herb Leguminosae
148 Parthenium hysterophorus Herb Asteraceae
149 Phyllanthus niruri Herb Euphorbiaceae
150 Physalis micrantha Herb Euphorbiaceae
151 Pozoulzia pentandra Herb Urticaceae
152 Rostellularia crinita Herb Acanthaceae
153 Sida cordifolia Herb Malvaceae
154 Smithia conferta Herb Leguminosae
155 Spermacoce articularis Herb Rubiaceae
156 Spermacoce pusila Herb Rubiaceae
157 Spilanthes paniculata Herb Asteraceae
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158 Stylosanthes hamata Herb Fabaceae
159 Synedrella nodiflora Herb Asteraceae
160 Tephrosia purpurea Herb Leguminosae
161 Torenia sps Herb Scrophulariaceae
162 Tribulus terrestris Herb Zygophyllaceae
163 Tridax procumbens Herb Asteraceae
164 Triumfetta rhomboidea Herb Tiliaceae
165 Urena lobata Herb Malvaceae
166 Alternenthera erecta Herb Amaranthaceae
167 Dichanthium annulatum Grass Gramineae
168 Apluda sps Grass Gramineae
169 Chloris barbata Grass Gramineae
170 Chrysopgon montanus Grass Gramineae
171 Cynodon dactylon Grass Gramineae
172 Dactyloctenium aegyptiacum Grass Gramineae
173 Echinochloa colonum Grass Gramineae
174 Eragrostis tenella Grass Gramineae
175 Eragrostis unioloides Grass Gramineae
176 Eulaliopsis binata Grass Gramineae
177 Heteropogon contortus Grass Gramineae
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178 Ischaemum pilosum Grass Gramineae
179 Panicum pumilum Grass Gramineae
180 Pennisetum hohenackeri Grass Gramineae
181 Sehima sulcatum Grass Gramineae
182 Themeda quadrivalvis Grass Gramineae
183 Abrus precatorius Climber Leguminosae
184 Ampelocissus Climber Vitaceae
185 Argyreia Climber Convolvulaceae
186 Aristolochia indica Climber Aristolochiaceae
187 Bauhinia vahlii Climber Leguminosae
188 Butea superba Climber Leguminosae
189 Calycopteris floribunda Climber Combretaceae
190 Cardiospermum halicacabum Climber Anacardiaceae
191 Celastrus paniculata Climber Celastraceae
192 Clitoria biflora Climber Leguminosae
193 Coccinia grandis Climber Cucurbitaceae
194 Combretum decandrum Climber Combretaceae
195 Combretum ovalifolium Climber Combretaceae
196 Cryptolepis buchanani Climber Asclepiadaceae
197 Cuscuta reflexa Climber Convolvulaceae
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198 Dioscorea bulbifera Climber Dioscoreaceae
199 Dioscorea dremona Climber Dioscoreaceae
200 Evolvulus alsinoides Climber Convolvulaceae
201 Indigofera linifolia Climber Leguminosae
202 Indigofera pulchella Climber Leguminosae
203 Ipmoea hederifolia Climber Convolvulaceae
204 Ipomoea aquatica Climber Convolvulaceae
205 Ipomoea carnea Climber Convolvulaceae
206 Ipomoea pes caprae Climber Convolvulaceae
207 Jasminum arborescens Climber Oleaceae
208 Lagenaria siceraria Climber Cucurbitaceae
209 Luffa acutangula Climber Cucurbitaceae
210 Momordica dioica Climber Cucurbitaceae
211 Mucuna pruriens Climber Leguminosae
212 Mukia maderaspatana Climber Cucurbitaceae
213 Smilax macrophylla Climber Liliaceae
214 Tinospora cordifolia Climber Menispermaceae
215 Trichosanthes cucumerina Climber Cucurbitaceae
216 Trichosanthes cucumerina Climber Cucurbitaceae
217 Vigna trilobata Climber Fabaceae
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218 Ziziphus oenoplia Climber Rhamnaceae
Checklist of Domestic plant species observed in and around the actual project
location
Table No 324
Sr No Botanical Name Family Local Name Habitat Status
1 Acacia auriculiformis ACunnexBenth
Mimosaceae Australian babhul
Tree E
2 Anacardium occidentale Linn
Anacardiaceae Kaju Tree E
3 Callistemon Citrinus (Curtis) Stapf
Myrtaceae Bottle brush Tree E
4 Cassia siamea leguminoasae Chakunda Tree E
5 Gmelina arbore linn Casurinaceae Suru Tree N
6 Delonix regia Fabaceae Gulmohar Tree E
7 Grevillea robusta A Cunn Proteaceae Silver Oak Tree E
8 Leucaena leucocephala (Lamk) De Wit
Mimosaceae Subabhul Tree E
9 Manilkara zapota (Linn) van Royen
Sapotaceae Chiku Tree E
10 Plumeria alba Linn Apocynaceae Chapha (Pa) Tree E
11 Plumeria rubra linn Apocynaceae lal chafa Tree E
12 Polyalthia longifolia (Sonn) Thw
Annonaceae Asupalav (Pasarat)
Tree E
13 Psidium guajava Linn Myrtaceae Peru Tree E
14 Caesalpinia pulcherima (Linn) Sw
Caesalpiniaceae Shankasur Shrub E
15 Musa paradisiaca X Musaceae Banana Shrub E
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16 Lantana camara Linn Verbenaceae Ghaneri Herb E
17 Aegle marmelos (Linn ) Correa
Rutaceae Bel Tree N
18 Artocarpus heterophyllus Lamk
Moraceae Phanas Tree N
19 Cicca acida (L) Marr Phyllanthaceae Amla Tree N
20 Citrus acida Myrtaceae Lemon Tree N
21 Madhuca indica Gmel Sapotaceae Moha Tree N
22 Mangifera indica Linn Anacardiaceae Amba Tree N
23 Bambusa bambos (L) Voss Poaceae Bamboo Grass N
24 Tectona grandis Lamiaceae Sagwan Tree N
25 Moringa pterigosperma Gaertn
Moringaceae Shevga Tree N
26 Michelia champaka Magnoliaceae Champa Tree N
27 Annona squamosa Annonaceae Sitaphal Tree N
Ecologically Important Species Table No 325
Sr No Plant species
Common Name Family Habit Status
Main Attractant for animals
1 Acacia catechu Khair Leguminosae Tree Native Flowers
2 Aegele marmelos Bel Rutaceae Tree Native Flowers and fruits
3 Albizia lebbeck Kala-siris Leguminosae Tree Native Flower and Fruits
4 Anogeissus latifolia Dhaora Sappotaceae Tree Native Fruits
5 Bauhinia purpurea Keolar Leguminosae Tree Native Flowers
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6 Bauhinia racemosa Asta Leguminosae Tree Native Flowers
7 Bombax ceiba Semal Malvaceae Tree Native Flowers
8 Bridelia retusa Kasai Euphorbiaceae Tree Native Fruits
9 Buchanania latifolia Achar Anacardiaceae Tree Native Fruits
10 Butea monosperma Palas Leguminosae Tree Native Flowers
11 Carreya arborea Kumbhi Lecythedaceae Tree Native Flowers
12 Casaeria graveolens Gilchi Samydaceae Tree Native
13 Cassia fistula Amaltas Leguminosae Tree Native Fruits
14 Chloroxylon swietenia Bhirra Meliaceae Tree Native
15 Dalbergia latifolia Shisham Leguminosae Tree Native
16 Dalbergia sisoo Sisoo Leguminosae Tree Native Fruits
17 Diospyros melanoxylon Tendu Ebenaceae Tree Native Fruits
18 Diospyros montana Bistendu Ebenaceae Tree Native Fruits
19 Ficus benghalensis Bar Moraceae Tree Native Fruits
20 Ficus glomerata Gular Moraceae Tree Native Fruits
21 Ficus infectoria Pakar Moraceae Tree Native Fruits
22 Ficus religiosa Pipal Moraceae Tree Native Fruits
23 Flacourtia indica Native Fruits
24 Garuga pinnata Kekad Burseraceae Tree Native Flowers and fruits
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25 Gmelina arborea Gamari Verbenaceae Tree Native Flower
26 Grewia tilifolia Dhaman Tiliaceae Tree Native Flower
27 Holoptelia integrifolia Chirol Ulmaceae Tree Native Fruit
28 Lagerstroemia parviflora Seja Lythraceae Tree Native Flower
29 Lannea coromondalica Jhingan Anacardiaceae Tree Native Fruits
30 Madhuca longifolia Mahua Euphorbiaceae Tree Native Flowers
31 Mangifera indica Am Anacardiaceae Tree Native Flower and Fruits
32 Pongamia pinnata Karanj Leguminosae Tree Native Flowers
33 Pterocarpus marsupium Bijasal Leguminosae Tree Native Fruits
34 Schleichera oleosa Kusum Sapindaceae Tree Native Fruits
35 Shorea robusta Sal Dipterocarpaceae Tree Native Fruits
36 Sterculia urens Kulu Sterculiaceae Tree Native Fruits
37 Tamarindus indica Imli Leguminosae Tree Introduced Fruits
38 Tectona grandis Sagon Verbenaceae Tree Native Flowers
39 Terminalia arjuna Arjun Combretaceae Tree Native Fruits and flowers
40 Terminalia belerica Bahera Combretaceae Tree Native Flowers
41 Terminalia chebula Harra Combretaceae Tree Native Flowers
42 Terminalia tomentosa Tondri Combretaceae Tree Native Flowers
Rare Endangered Threatened or Volnerable species ( in the Odisha state )
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Table No 326
Sr no Scientific name Status Orissa
1 Saraca asoca CR
2 Symplocos racemosa CR
3 Cordia macleodii EN
4 Gloriosa superba EN
5 Mucuna gigantea EN
6 Oroxylon indicum EN
7 Piper longum EN
8 Pterocarpus marsupium EN
9 Rovolfia serpentina EN
10 Stereospermum picta EN
11 Uraria picta EN
12 Xylocarpus granatum EN
13 Celastrus paniculatus VU
14 Crateva magna VU
15 Embellia ribes VU
16 Garcinia zanthochymus VU
17 Gardenia gummifera VU
18 Gnetum ula VU
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19 Hedychium coronarium VU
20 Litsea VU
21 Operculina turpethum VU
22 Merremia turpethum VU
23 Pueraria tuberosa VU
24 Strychnos potatorum VU
25 Eulohia herbacea NT
Mammal in Buffer area
Table No 327
Sr
No
Common
Name
Scientific
Name
Family Feed
ing
Stat
us
Schedule
of
Wildlife
(Protectio
n) Act
1972)
IUCN
Category
Core
Zone
Buffer
Zone
Mammals
1 Hyaena Hyaena
hyaena
Hyaenidae C III Near
Threatened
- +
2 Jackal Canis aureus Canidae C II Least
Concern
- +
3 Fox Vulpes
bengalensis
Canidae C - Least
Concern
- -
4 Barking
deer
Muntiacus
muntjak
Cervidae H III Least
Concern
- -
5 Spotted deer Axis axis Cervidae H III Least
Concern
- +
6 Blue bull Boselaphus
tragocamelus
Bovidae H III Least
Concern
- -
7 Sambar Rusa unicolor Cervidae H III Vulnerable - -
8 Wild Boar Sus scrofa Suidae H III Least - -
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No
Common
Name
Scientific
Name
Family Feed
ing
Stat
us
Schedule
of
Wildlife
(Protectio
n) Act
1972)
IUCN
Category
Core
Zone
Buffer
Zone
C Concern
9 Striped
squirrel
Funambulus
pennati
Sciuridae H - - + +
10 Field rat Bandicota
bengalensis
Muridae H
C
- Least
Concern
- -
11 Porcupine Hystrix indica Hystricidae H IV Least
Concern
- -
12 Hare Lepus
nigricollis
Ochotonidae H - Least
Concern
- +
13 Jungle cat Felis chaus Felidae C II Least
Concern
- -
14 Mongoose Herpestes
edwardsii
Herpestidae C II Least
Concern
+ +
15 Indian ratel Mellivora
capensis
Mustelidae H III Least
Concern
- -
16 Otter Lutrogale
perspicillata
Mustelidae C - Vulnerable - -
17 Langur Presbytis
entellus
Cercopithecida
e
H II - - +
18 Rhesus
macaque
Macaca
mulatta
Cercopithecida
e
H II Least
Concern
- +
19 Fruit bat Cynopterus
sphinx
Pteropodidae H - Least
Concern
- -
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Table No 328
Sr No Common name Scientific name
Schedule of Wildlife
(Protection) Act 1972)
1 Common Myna Acridotheres tristis
-
2 Common Swift Apis affinis
-
3 Grey heron Ardea cinerea
-
4 Indian Pond Heron Ardeola grayii
-
5 Cattle egret Bubulcus ibis
-
6 Blue rock pigeon Columba livia
IV
7 Long-billed Crow Corvus macrorhynchos
-
8 House Crow Corvus splendens
-
9 Asian palm swift Cypsiurus balasiensis
-
10 Black Drongo Dicrurus macrocercus
-
11 Little egret Egretta garzetta
-
12 White-throated Kingfisher Halcyon pileata
-
13 Long-tailed shrike Lanius schach
-
14 Green Bee-eater Merops orientalis
-
15 Black Kite (Pariah Kite) Milvus migrans
-
16 Purple Sunbird Nectarinia asiatica
-
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17 Black-naped Oriole Oriolus chinensis
-
18 Black hooded oriole Oriolus xanthornus
-
19 Common tailorbird Orthotomus sutorius
-
20 House sparrow Passer domesticus
-
21 Baya Weaver Ploceus philippinus
-
22 Plain Prinia Prinia inornata
-
23 Ashy Prinia Prinia socialis
-
24 Red vented bulbul Pycnonotus cafer
-
25 Spotted dove Stigmatopelia chinensis
-
26 Black Kite (Pariah Kite) Milvus migrans
-
27 Purple Sunbird Nectarinia asiatica
-
28 Black-naped Oriole Oriolus chinensis
-
29 Black hooded oriole Oriolus xanthornus
-
Avifauna observed in the Buffer area
Table No 329
Sr No Common name Scientific name
Schedule of Wildlife
(Protection) Act 1972)
1 Asian palm swift Cypsiurus balasiensis
-
2 Black Drongo Dicrurus macrocercus
-
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3 Black hooded oriole Oriolus xanthornus
-
4 Black Kite (Pariah Kite) Milvus migrans
-
5 Black Shouldered kite Elanus caeruleus
-
6 Black-naped Oriole Oriolus chinensis
-
7 Blue rock pigeon Columba livia
-
8 Brahminy kite Haliastur indus
-
9 Cattle egret Bubulcus ibis
-
10 Common iora Aegithina tiphia
-
11 Common myna Acridotheres tristis
-
12 Common tailorbird Orthotomus sutorius
-
13 Green Bee-eater Merops orientalis
-
14 Grey heron Ardea cinerea
-
15 House crow Corvus splendens
-
16 House sparrow Passer domesticus
-
17 House Swift Apus affinis
-
18 Indian Pond Heron Ardeola grayii
-
19 Indian robin Saxicoloides fulicatus
-
20 Indian Roller Coracias benghalensis
-
21 Large-billed Crow (Jungle Crow)
Corvus macrorhynchos -
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22 Little egret Egretta garzetta
-
23 Little swift Apus affinis
-
24 Oriental magpie robin Copsychus saularis
-
25 Tickells Flowerpecker Dicaeum erythrorhynchos
-
26 Purple Sunbird Nectarinia asiatica
-
27 Red vented bulbul Pycnonotus cafer
-
28 Red wattled lapwing Vanellus indicus
-
29 Red whiskered bulbul Pycnonotus jocosus
-
30 Yellow Wagtail Motacilla flava
-
31 Alexandrine Parakeet Psittacula eupatria
-
32 Asian Paradise- Flycatcher Terpsiphone paradisi
-
33 Black headed cuckooshrike Coracina melaschistos
-
34 Brainfever bird Hierococcyx varius
-
35 Brown-headed Barbet Megalaima zeylanica
-
36 Chestnut-shouldered Petronia Petronia xanthocollis
-
37 Common Babbler Turdoides caudatus
-
38 Common Sandpiper Actitis hypoleucos
-
39 Greater Coucal Centropus sinensis
-
40 Grey Junglefowl Gallus sonneratii
-
41 Jungle Babbler Turdoides striatus
-
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42 laughing dove Stigmatopelia senegalensis
-
43 Lesser whistling duck Dendrocygna javanica
-
44 Little cormorant Phalacrocorax niger
-
45 Long-tailed Shrike Lanius schach
-
46 UnID Prinia -
-
47 Median egret Mesophoyx intermedia
-
48 Oriental honey buzzard Pernis ptilorhynchus
-
49 Oriental white eye Zostrops palpebrosus
-
50 Paddyfield Pipit Anthus rufulus
-
51 Pied bushchat Saxicola caprata
-
52 Purple rumped sunbird Leptocoma zeylonica
-
53 Red collared dove Streptopelia tranquebarica
-
54 Red rumped swallow Cecropis daurica
-
55 River tern Sterna aurantia
-
56 Rose-ringed Parakeet Psittacula krameri
-
57 Rufous treepie Dendrocitta vagabunda
-
58 Scarlet Minivet Pericrocotus flammeus
-
59 Small blue kingfisher Alcedo atthis
-
60 Spotted dove Stigmatopelia chinensis
-
61 Tickells Blue Flycatcher Cyornis tickelliae
-
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62 Variable Wheatear Oenanthe picata
-
63 White breasted waterhen Amaurornis phoenicurus
-
64 White browed wagtail Motacilla maderaspatensis
-
65 White throated kinfisher Halcyon smyrnensis
-
66 White-browed fantail flycathcher
Rhipidura aureola -
67 Wire tailed swallow Hirundo smithii
-
Checklist Reptiles and Amphibians
Checklist Reptiles and Amphibians in the Core Site
Table No 330
r No Common name Scientific name Group
Schedule of Wildlife
(Protection) Act 1972)
1 Common Indian toad Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis
Amphibian IV
2 Indian Bull frog Hoplobatrachus tigerinus
Amphibian IV
3 Asian House Gecko Hemidactylus frenatus Reptile -
4 Common Skink Mabuya carinata Reptile -
5 Indian Garden Lizard Calotes versicolor Reptile -
Checklist of reptiles and amphibians in Buffer region Table No 331
Sr No Common name Scientific name Group
Schedule of Wildlife
(Protection) Act 1972)
1 Common Indian Toad Bufo melanostictus Amphibian IV
2 Skipper Frog Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis
Amphibian IV
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3 Asian House Gecko Hemidactylus frenatus Reptile -
4 Southern Green Calotes Calotes calotes Reptile -
5 Common Skink Mabuya carinata Reptile -
6 Indian Garden Lizard Calotes versicolor Reptile -
7 Indian Bull Frog Hoplobatrachus tigerinus
Amphibian IV
8 Common Tree Frog Polypedates maculatus Amphibian IV
9 Spotted Rock Gecko Hemidactylus maculatus
Reptile -
10 Indian Rat Snake Ptyas mucosa Reptile II
11 Checkered Keelback Water Snake
Xenochropis piscator Reptile -
Ecological analysis of the Core zone
Table No 332
Sr No Plant species
Frequency
Abundance
Density Relative Frequncy
Relative Density
Diversity Index
1 Shorea Robusta
6000 133 080 1622 1404
0870
2
Holarrhena antidysenterica
5000 160 080 1351 1404
3 Terminalia tomentosa
5000 140 070 1351 1228
4 Anogeissus latifolia
4000 175 070 1081 1228
5 Buchanania lanzan
6000 133 080 1622 1404
6 Madhuca indica
5000 180 090 1351 1579
7 Diospyros melanoxylon
6000 167 100 1622 1754
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Phytosociological data by location wise
Table No333
Location Scientific name Frequency Abundance Density
Relative Frequncy
Relative Density
Diversity Index
Baitarni RF Shorea Robusta 5000 160 080 658 708
0944
Holarrhena antidysenterica
4000 125 050 526 442
Madhuca indica 6000 117 070 789 619
Diospyros melanoxylon
7000 129 090 921 796
Anogeissus latifolia
5000 140 070 658 619
Buchanania lanzan
5000 160 080 658 708
Terminalia tomentosa
4000 150 060 526 531
Terminalia bellerica
4000 175 070 526 619
Terminalia arjuna
4000 225 090 526 796
Garuga pinnata 5000 140 070 658 619
Spondias mangifera
6000 167 100 789 885
Schleichera oleosa 5000 120 060 658 531
Chloroxylon swietenia
4000 150 060 526 531
Careya arborea 3000 200 060 395 531
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Anogeissus acuminata
4000 150 060 526 531
Pterocarpus marsupium
5000 120 060 658 531
Kathmal Shorea Robusta
8000 113 090 2353 2143
0815
Holarrhena antidysenterica
5000 140 070 1471 1667
Lagerstromia parviflora
6000 167 100 1765 2381
Lannea coromandelica
8000 088 070 2353 1667
Buchanania lanzan 7000 129 090 2059 2143
Khajurdihi Shorea Robusta
9000 133 120 1429 1212
0879
Lagerstroemia
parviflora 8000 225 180 1270 1818
Ficus
beneghalensis 7000 171 120 1111 1212
Pongamia
pinnata 8000 138 110 1270 1111
Lannea
coromandelica 7000 143 100 1111 1010
Terminalia tomentosa
8000 150 120 1270 1212
Shorea Robusta
9000 133 120 1429 1212
Anogeissus
latifolia 7000 143 100 1111 1010
Diospyros
melanoxylon 9000 156 140 1429 1414
Mendhamaruni
Shorea Robusta 5000 120 060 1064 882 0897
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Lannea coromandelica 3000 167 050 638 735
Flacourtia indica 7000 143 100 1489 1471
Tectona grandis 7000 114 080 1489 1176
Terminalia tomentosa 7000 129 090 1489 1324
Butea monosperma 6000 150 090 1277 1324
Diospyros melanoxylon 4000 150 060 851 882
Holarrhena antidysenterica 4000 175 070 851 1029
Buchanania lanzan 4000 200 080 851 1176
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38 Land use
Land Use Land Cover mapping (using Remote Sensing amp GIS)
381 Introduction The land useland cover information relates to the status spatial
distribution amp area extent of different land coverland use categories Land
cover and land use are terms that are often used interchangeably however they
have different meanings Land cover results from a complex mixture of natural
and anthropogenic influences and is the composition and characteristics of land
surface elements (Cihlar 2000) In contrast land use is characterized by
economic uses of land and peoplersquos relationships with the environment (Avery
and Berlin 1992) For example a land cover of forest when considered as a land
use could be a park To classify land use with satellite imagery often requires
the use of supplementary information such as field work The land cover land
use classification system is based on the methodology given in Manual of
Nationwide land useland cover mapping using Digital Techniquesrsquo
Remote sensing is the science and art of obtaining information about an
object area or phenomena through the analysis of data acquired by a device that
is not in contact with the object area or phenomena under investigation The
data analysis process involves examining the data using various image
processing techniques by a digital computer Its application in the field of
environmental management is of great prominence The inherently digital
nature of remotely sensed data supporting quantitative amp statistical analysis of
spectral measurement led to rapid advancement in the field of digital
techniques With view to facilitate utilization of this modern technology in the
management of the resources a chain of digital image processing steps have
been carried for the land useland cover mapping The entire investigations
have been carried out using ERDAS Imagine digital image processing software
and Geographic Information System (ARC GIS)
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382 Data Input
3821 Satellite Date
SENTINEL-2 composite band of 3 4 8 of 10m resolution T044659 of
08052018
3822Collateral Data
Survey of India Topographical Map
Ground Truth Information
Other Collateral Information
3823 Methodology
The research on remote sensing has been directed for several decades
towards image processing amp development of methods for digital map generation
especially on land useland cover The primary aims were to produce thematic
maps that could be quickly updated However maps obtained from digital
automatic classification fails to fully satisfy the purpose for which it is generated
Therefore digital classification procedure has been used for generation of maps
on land useland cover from satellite data The technique is based on stratified
approach
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Erdas Image Processing Software was used for digital processing of the spatial
data Digital image processing techniques were applied for the mapping of the
land useland cover classes of the provided area from the satellite data The
methodology applied comes under following steps
Image Extraction
Satellite imageries of Sentinel ndash 2 were obtained from USGS website
Geo-Rectification
Geometric correction includes correction for geometric distortions due to
sensor earth geometry variations and conversion of the data to real world
coordinates (eg Latitude and Longitude) on the Earthrsquos surface The satellite
imagery was geometrically rectified with reference to the geo-referenced
toposheets and vector data
Image Enhancement
Image enhancement is one of the important image processing functions
primarily done to improve the appearance of the imagery to assist in visual
interpretation and analysis Various options of image enhancement techniques
were tried out to get the best image for visual interpretation Histogram
equalized stretch enhancement techniques was applied to the imagery of the
study area for better interpretation of different features in the satellite imagery
The Sentinel-2 of 10 m (Plate no36) Satellite Data has been used for digital
classification of land use categories The subset area of 12 kms radius area has
been stratified by generating forest mask from topographical map In non-
forest area the un-supervised classification has been applied In this particular
type of classification spectral classes are grouped first based solely on the
numerical information in the data and are then matched by the analyst to
information classes Unsupervised classifiers do not utilize training sets as the
basis for classification Rather it involve algorithms called clustering
algorithms that examine the unknown pixels in an image and aggregate them
into a number of classes based on the natural groupings or clusters present in
the image values The analyst specifies the desired number of classes Thus
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unlike supervised classification it does not start with a pre-determined set of
classes however it is neither done completely without human intervention
Rest forested area is classified using NDVI density slicing method The cultural
features like roads villages and forest boundaries have been drawn from the
existing maps
The land use classified through un-supervised classification of the area and the
cultural features of roads rail and village locations have been overlaid The
land use land cover map of the area has been extracted using 12 km radius
mask and area statistics have been generated
3824 Results and Discussions
38241 General Land use Land cover
The land use land cover map has been generated on 150000 scale using
digital classification of Sentinel ndash 2 satellite composite band of 3 4 8 data is
utilized Based on the methodology developed for the present land use land
cover categories have been grouped under the following major land useland
cover categories Refer Plate No37
Major land useland cover categories of study area
Table No 334
Sl
No
Category Area (in ha) of the Study area
1 Forest land 32876 7271
2 Waste land 8681 1920
3 Water bodies 203 045
4 Mining Area 1912 423
5 Agricultural land 815 180
6 Built up land 729 161
Total 45216 100
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Forest lands
This represents the area under forestlands about 32876 hectares or 7271
percent of the study area The forest was further classified after
performing the density slicing on the NDVI data into degraded forest
open forest amp dense forest The details of the various forest categories are
given in the following table
Forest Land cover categories Table No 335
Sl No Category Area (in ha) of the study area
1 Dense forest 13345 2951
2 Open forest 5580 1234
3 Degraded forest 13951 3086
Total 32876 7271
Dense Forest
Forest with canopy cover more than 60 is considered as dense forest
Location of dense forest within study area and lease area is shown in Plate
No-37 It occupies around 13345 ha which is 2951 of the study area
Open Forest
Forest with canopy cover between 20 to 60 is considered as open forest
Out of total forest area of 32876 ha 5580 ha is under open forest which is
1234 of the study area as shown in Plate No-37
Degraded Forest
Forest land with canopy cover less than 20 is considered as degraded
forest It is around 13951 ha or 3086 of the total forest cover of the study
area shown in Plate No-37
1 Wastelands
Mainly wastelands can be grouped into two categories viz culturable and
non-culturable wastelands Scrub lands with or without scrub can be
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classified under culturable wastelands and Barren rocky area could be
grouped into non-culturable lands Scrub lands which are quite similar
with degraded forest in image characteristics These lands are further
examined on the ground and cross checked with the forest boundaries to
classify into scrub lands Scrub lands are 8456 hectares which is about 187
percent of the study area and barren rocky outcrops are 225 hectares and
covering about 050 percent of the study area
2 Water Bodies
Based on satellite data and ground truth the total area covered by the
river or water bodies is 203 hectares which is 045 of the total study area
3 Mining area
Open cast mining within study area is grouped into the category as
mining area Total mining area in the study area is 1912 ha which is 423
of the total study area
4 Agricultural land
Based on satellite data and very limited ground truth the total agricultural
land is very less and in small patches Existing agricultural areas were
depicted by utilizing multiband data The total agricultural area is about
815 hectares which is 180 percent of the total study area
5 Built-up land
Built-up land includes the urban or rural settlements roads and railway
line etc No typical spectral signature of settlements could be observed so
as to classify under built-up land use The village locations and their area
extent have been extracted from the satellite data and also from the
existing topographical maps The area occupied by built-up class shown in
the classified image is therefore based on the visual interpretation of
satellite data and also topographical maps The major built-up area is
about 729 hectares which is 161 percent of the total 12 km radius study
area
TABLE NO 34DATE
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOx03032018 7463 4709 1157 2066
06032018 7214 4535 1076 1548
10032018 6432 3661 962 1452
13032018 7881 4822 1203 1545
17032018 7440 4600 1257 1822
20032018 8081 4310 1351 2001
24032018 6417 4067 1432 1951
26032018 6571 4315 961 1647
04042018 7192 4512 1073 1369
05042018 7517 4851 1268 1762
11042018 8050 5067 1154 1641
14042018 7314 4704 1073 1469
16042018 8125 4802 992 1340
19042018 7217 4900 1161 1788
23042018 7314 4822 1350 2096
24042018 6495 3310 1057 1601
28042018 6274 3604 950 1844
05052018 7318 4642 1051 1755
07052018 6552 4237 1164 1747
12052018 7814 4741 1050 1549
14052018 7148 4310 1097 1358
17052018 7219 4752 1357 2047
22052018 7784 4931 992 1704
24052018 7210 4418 984 1641
26052018 6318 3626 961 1777
29052018 6500 4190 1066 1901
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOxNUMBER OF OBSERVATIONS 26 26 26 26
ARITHMETIC MEAN 7187 4440 1123 1709GEOMETRIC MEAN 7164 4415 1115 1695STD GEO DEVN (24 HRS) 570 456 141 222
MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION 8125 5067 1432 2096MINIMUM CONCENTRATION 6274 3310 950 1340
PERCENTILE VALUE 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 98
PM10 6417 6495 6571 7192 7217 7314 7440 7784 7881 8081PM25 3626 4067 4310 4315 4535 4704 4741 4822 4851 4931SO2 961 984 1050 1057 1073 1154 1161 1257 1350 1357NOx 1369 1469 1549 1641 1704 1762 1788 1901 2001 2066
NOTE ALL VALUES ARE IN microgm^3
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Location Guest HouseSTATION A- 1
24 HOURLY
TABLE NO 35DATE
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOx03032018 8220 5315 1334 2093
06032018 7510 5061 1387 2369
10032018 6950 4142 1103 1767
13032018 8550 5424 954 1605
17032018 7740 5212 1598 2717
20032018 8300 5337 1254 1641
24032018 7052 4546 1676 2220
26032018 7210 4971 1095 1747
04042018 7460 5045 1016 1548
05042018 8150 5267 1162 1870
11042018 7739 5161 1257 2063
14042018 7510 4730 1111 1850
16042018 8425 5653 994 1494
19042018 7469 4415 1238 1818
23042018 7614 4668 1408 1947
24042018 6647 3830 1187 1871
28042018 6571 3668 1128 1600
05052018 7952 5301 991 1496
07052018 7225 4822 1101 1878
12052018 8260 5207 1015 1490
14052018 7425 4904 1169 1711
17052018 7936 4402 1296 1870
22052018 8199 4825 1179 1764
24052018 7885 4511 1124 2014
26052018 6841 4064 970 1852
29052018 8526 5072 1216 2004
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOxNUMBER OF OBSERVATIONS 26 26 26 26
ARITHMETIC MEAN 7668 4829 1191 1858GEOMETRIC MEAN 7647 4802 1179 1838STD GEO DEVN (24 HRS) 565 501 181 284
MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION 8550 5653 1676 2717MINIMUM CONCENTRATION 6571 3668 954 1490
PERCENTILE VALUE 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 98
PM10 6841 7052 7425 7469 7614 7885 7952 8220 8300 8526PM25 4064 4402 4546 4730 4904 5061 5161 5267 5315 5424SO2 991 1015 1101 1111 1162 1187 1238 1296 1387 1598NOx 1496 1600 1711 1764 1850 1870 1878 2014 2093 2369
NOTE ALL VALUES ARE IN microgm^3
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Location Within Lease AreaSTATION A- 2
24 HOURLY
TABLE NO 36DATE
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOx03032018 7030 4687 840 1461
06032018 6831 4451 857 1147
10032018 6112 4214 755 1069
13032018 7531 4884 1055 1477
17032018 7110 4788 966 1418
20032018 7530 4390 1022 1441
24032018 6118 4488 1133 1308
26032018 6177 4144 751 1241
04042018 6860 4588 967 1226
05042018 7134 4785 906 1401
11042018 7831 5069 960 1612
14042018 7008 4598 868 1447
16042018 7622 4822 781 1571
19042018 6861 4942 1068 1344
23042018 6971 4618 954 1618
24042018 6064 3942 754 1069
28042018 5952 4255 760 1248
05052018 7148 4681 930 1352
07052018 6221 4341 810 1340
12052018 7400 4598 780 1169
14052018 6731 4698 857 1280
17052018 6978 4852 962 1701
22052018 7407 5158 857 1285
24052018 7318 4521 754 1461
26052018 6461 4210 751 1441
29052018 6771 4809 857 1347
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOxNUMBER OF OBSERVATIONS 26 26 26 26
ARITHMETIC MEAN 6891 4597 883 1364GEOMETRIC MEAN 6871 4588 876 1355STD GEO DEVN (24 HRS) 524 291 112 163
MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION 7831 5158 1133 1701MINIMUM CONCENTRATION 5952 3942 751 1069
PERCENTILE VALUE 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 98
PM10 6112 6177 6731 6831 6971 7030 7134 7400 7530 7622PM25 4210 4255 4451 4521 4598 4687 4785 4822 4884 5069SO2 754 755 781 840 857 906 954 966 1022 1068NOx 1147 1226 1280 1308 1347 1418 1441 1461 1571 1618
NOTE ALL VALUES ARE IN microgm^3
Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Ambient Air Quality Data FROM 01032018 to 31052018
Location Rengalberha VillageSTATION A- 3
24 HOURLY
TABLE NO 37DATE
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOx03032018 7534 4995 1026 1524
06032018 7245 4695 1081 1772
10032018 6459 3617 912 1427
13032018 7976 5051 1074 1598
17032018 7461 4744 1196 1842
20032018 8040 4782 1279 2048
24032018 6378 4141 1385 1804
26032018 6794 4359 877 1527
04042018 7061 4506 996 1724
05042018 7772 4991 1074 1546
11042018 7840 5092 1079 1657
14042018 7245 4784 974 1484
16042018 8067 5006 871 1322
19042018 7242 4695 1298 1874
23042018 7364 4391 1077 2084
24042018 6337 3428 885 1524
28042018 6134 3697 931 1388
05052018 7464 4841 976 1401
07052018 6794 4409 1026 1597
12052018 7945 4781 974 1671
14052018 7145 4482 1188 1801
17052018 7241 4784 1087 1524
22052018 7734 4897 998 1637
24052018 7275 4688 874 1846
26052018 6364 3648 1048 1949
29052018 6502 4309 1277 2128
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOxNUMBER OF OBSERVATIONS 26 26 26 26
ARITHMETIC MEAN 7208 4531 1056 1681GEOMETRIC MEAN 7185 4505 1048 1667STD GEO DEVN (24 HRS) 575 467 142 222
MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION 8067 5092 1385 2128MINIMUM CONCENTRATION 6134 3428 871 1322DETECTION LIMIT of CO (microgm^3)
PERCENTILE VALUE 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 98
PM10 6364 6459 6794 7145 7245 7364 7464 7772 7945 8040PM25 3648 4141 4391 4482 4695 4781 4784 4897 4995 5051SO2 877 912 974 996 1026 1074 1079 1188 1277 1298NOx 1401 1484 1524 1546 1637 1724 1801 1846 1949 2084
NOTE ALL VALUES ARE IN microgm^3 BDL = BELOW DETECTION LIMIT
24 HOURLY
Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Ambient Air Quality Data FROM 01032018 to 31052018
Location Parulipada VillageSTATION A- 4
TABLE NO 38DATE
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOx03032018 6661 4087 877 1381
06032018 6337 3695 912 1549
10032018 5948 3488 971 1428
13032018 7337 4191 1078 1835
17032018 6834 4209 1023 1921
20032018 7067 3692 1007 1784
24032018 6008 3922 1134 2028
26032018 6338 3587 870 1653
04042018 6499 4395 1075 1387
05042018 6964 4188 974 1149
11042018 7338 4299 1037 1473
14042018 6661 4089 1081 1735
16042018 7139 4748 900 1598
19042018 6397 4199 1077 1995
23042018 6439 4148 1014 1381
24042018 6661 3768 871 1279
28042018 6045 3644 992 1764
05052018 6578 4594 901 1535
07052018 6042 4038 870 1641
12052018 7137 4288 1007 1434
14052018 6331 3811 900 1995
17052018 6159 4041 1026 2020
22052018 7201 4492 1107 2145
24052018 6958 3811 1004 1721
26052018 6135 3298 888 1506
29052018 6285 3714 874 1284
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOxNUMBER OF OBSERVATIONS 26 26 26 26
ARITHMETIC MEAN 6596 4017 980 1639GEOMETRIC MEAN 6582 4002 976 1618STD GEO DEVN (24 HRS) 428 347 085 271
MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION 7338 4748 1134 2145MINIMUM CONCENTRATION 5948 3298 870 1149
PERCENTILE VALUE 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 98
PM10 6042 6135 6331 6338 6499 6661 6834 7067 7139 7337PM25 3587 3692 3768 3811 4041 4148 4191 4288 4395 4594SO2 871 877 900 912 992 1007 1023 1075 1078 1107NOx 1284 1381 1434 1506 1598 1721 1764 1921 1995 2028
NOTE ALL VALUES ARE IN microgm^3
Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Ambient Air Quality Data FROM 01032018 to 31052018
Location Kalta VillageSTATION A- 5
24 HOURLY
TABLE NO 39DATE
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOx03032018 6031 3395 760 1362
06032018 5661 3281 775 1451
10032018 5198 3160 1022 1773
13032018 6509 3855 1174 2120
17032018 6137 3481 775 1235
20032018 6398 4190 1020 1421
24032018 5048 2945 1071 1784
26032018 5794 3036 1025 1676
04042018 5398 2757 845 1557
05042018 5489 2681 907 1774
11042018 6391 4548 993 1851
14042018 5661 3582 775 1395
16042018 6048 4030 912 1590
19042018 6345 3548 996 1941
23042018 5791 3288 871 1892
24042018 5664 3768 788 1594
28042018 5830 2992 849 1231
05052018 5948 3350 814 1221
07052018 5132 3814 871 1620
12052018 5309 3459 822 1481
14052018 5464 3612 1085 1538
17052018 5907 3948 1256 2146
22052018 6138 3822 914 1529
24052018 6242 4309 1023 1751
26052018 5597 3244 1082 1910
29052018 5248 2824 991 1760
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOxNUMBER OF OBSERVATIONS 26 26 26 26
ARITHMETIC MEAN 5784 3497 939 1639GEOMETRIC MEAN 5769 3465 930 1619STD GEO DEVN (24 HRS) 415 478 134 256
MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION 6509 4548 1256 2146MINIMUM CONCENTRATION 5048 2681 760 1221
PERCENTILE VALUE 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 98
PM10 5198 5309 5489 5661 5791 5907 6031 6138 6345 6398PM25 2824 2992 3244 3288 3459 3582 3768 3855 4030 4309SO2 775 788 845 871 912 993 1020 1025 1082 1174NOx 1235 1395 1481 1538 1594 1751 1773 1851 1910 2120
NOTE ALL VALUES ARE IN microgm^3
Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Ambient Air Quality Data FROM 01032018 to 31052018
Location Kashira VillageSTATION A- 6
24 HOURLY
TABLE NO 310DATE
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOx03032018 6301 4164 814 1455
06032018 6004 3784 836 1540
10032018 5415 3644 754 1485
13032018 6831 4287 962 1793
17032018 6504 3988 754 1644
20032018 6731 4555 754 1517
24032018 5452 3499 1087 1755
26032018 6007 3889 811 1844
04042018 5904 3687 1178 2301
05042018 6564 4044 854 1797
11042018 6800 4695 894 1575
14042018 6008 4182 757 1188
16042018 6742 4688 701 1300
19042018 5931 4048 707 1593
23042018 6137 3888 887 1869
24042018 6384 4349 675 1411
28042018 6315 3655 962 1969
05052018 6207 3910 654 1575
07052018 5688 4457 837 1693
12052018 6517 4598 814 1374
14052018 5977 4215 676 1141
17052018 5731 3921 894 1845
22052018 6629 4548 954 2058
24052018 6400 3939 1068 2315
26052018 5977 3925 1229 1347
29052018 5661 3590 1021 1541
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOxNUMBER OF OBSERVATIONS 26 26 26 26
ARITHMETIC MEAN 6185 4083 867 1651GEOMETRIC MEAN 6172 4068 854 1625STD GEO DEVN (24 HRS) 405 347 156 301
MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION 6831 4695 1229 2315MINIMUM CONCENTRATION 5130 3499 654 1141
PERCENTILE VALUE 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 98
PM10 5661 5731 5977 6004 6137 6315 6400 6564 6731 6800PM25 3644 3687 3889 3921 3988 4164 4215 4457 4555 4688SO2 676 707 754 811 836 887 894 962 1068 1178NOx 1300 1374 1485 1540 1575 1693 1793 1845 1969 2301
NOTE ALL VALUES ARE IN microgm^3
24 HOURLY
Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Ambient Air Quality Data FROM 01032018 to 31052018
Location Jhirapani Village STATION A- 7
TABLE NO 311DATE
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOx03032018 6564 4211 681 1066
06032018 6222 3888 903 1371
10032018 5734 3798 794 1155
13032018 7090 4482 872 1563
17032018 6731 4347 681 1404
20032018 7007 4684 773 1552
24032018 5864 3598 1177 1847
26032018 6207 4144 879 1467
04042018 6210 3887 1268 2172
05042018 6731 4433 797 1211
11042018 5900 4495 968 1804
14042018 6461 4292 927 1471
16042018 7034 4787 685 1371
19042018 6221 4280 765 1763
23042018 6207 4084 854 1151
24042018 6401 4488 681 1268
28042018 5648 3689 965 1650
05052018 6400 4155 751 1793
07052018 5880 4492 857 1955
12052018 6840 5039 881 1444
14052018 6220 4434 656 1218
17052018 6118 4084 854 1815
22052018 6984 4689 888 1640
24052018 6548 4141 956 1401
26052018 6110 3946 728 1246
29052018 6047 3828 881 1041
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOxNUMBER OF OBSERVATIONS 26 26 26 26
ARITHMETIC MEAN 6361 4246 851 1494GEOMETRIC MEAN 6348 4232 840 1467STD GEO DEVN (24 HRS) 408 366 146 295
MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION 7090 5039 1268 2172MINIMUM CONCENTRATION 5648 3598 656 1041
PERCENTILE VALUE 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 98
PM10 5864 5900 6118 6207 6221 6401 6548 6731 6984 7034PM25 3798 3887 4084 4141 4211 4347 4434 4492 4684 4787SO2 681 685 765 794 854 879 881 927 965 1177NOx 1151 1211 1268 1371 1444 1552 1640 1793 1815 1955
NOTE ALL VALUES ARE IN microgm^3
24 HOURLY
Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Ambient Air Quality Data FROM 01032018 to 31052018
Location Shankhaparha Village STATION A- 8
Project Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines
Feegrade and Co Pvt Ltd
Code GW-1
Season Post Monsoon
Date of Collection 03052018 Date of Analysis 040518-250518
IS - 10500Requirement
(Accepted Limit)
Permissible
Limit 1 Colour (Hazen Units) lt 5 500 1500
2 Odour Agreeable Agreeable -
3 Taste Agreeable Agreeable -
4 Turbidity (NTU) 080 100 500
5 pH 71 65-85 No relaxation
6 Total Hardness as CaCO3 (mgl) 17200 20000 60000
7 Calcium as Ca (mgl) 4000 7500 20000
8 Magnesium as Mg (mgl) 1749 3000 10000
9 Copper as Cu (mgl) lt001 005 150
10 Iron as Fe (mgl) 0098 030 No relaxation
11 Manganese as Mn (mgl) lt001 010 030
12 Chlorides as Cl (mgl) 2200 25000 100000
13 Sulphate as SO4 (mgl) 1320 20000 40000
14 Nitrate as NO3 (mgl) 532 4500 No relaxation
15 Fluoride as F (mgl) 052 100 150
16 Phenolics as C6H5OH (mgl) lt0001 0001 0002
17 Mercury as Hg (mgl) lt00005 0001 No relaxation
18 Cadmium Cd (mgl) lt0001 0003 No relaxation
19 Selenium as Se (mgl) lt001 001 No relaxation
20 Arsenic as As (mgl) lt001 001 005
21 Cyanide as CN (mgl) NIL 005 No relaxation
22 Lead as Pb (mgl) lt001 001 No relaxation
23 Zinc as Zn (mgl) 014 500 1500
24 Chromium as Cr+6
(mgl) lt001 005 No relaxation
25 Mineral Oil (mgl) lt001 050 No relaxation
26 Residual Free Chlorine (mgl) NIL 020 100
27 Total Coliform (MPN100 ml) lt18 Absent Absent
28 E- Coli (Nos100 ml) lt18 Absent Absent
Water Quality Results
Table No312
Sl No Parameter Results
State Odisha
Sampling Location Guest House (Feegrade)
Project Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines
Feegrade and Co Pvt Ltd
Code GW-2
Season Post Monsoon
Date of Collection 03052018 Date of Analysis 040518-250518
IS - 10500Requirement
(Accepted Limit)
Permissible
Limit 1 Colour (Hazen Units) lt 5 500 1500
2 Odour Agreeable Agreeable -
3 Taste Agreeable Agreeable -
4 Turbidity (NTU) 070 100 500
5 pH 73 65-85 No relaxation
6 Total Hardness as CaCO3 (mgl) 18000 20000 60000
7 Calcium as Ca (mgl) 4480 7500 20000
8 Magnesium as Mg (mgl) 1652 3000 10000
9 Copper as Cu (mgl) lt001 005 150
10 Iron as Fe (mgl) 0150 030 No relaxation
11 Manganese as Mn (mgl) lt001 010 030
12 Chlorides as Cl (mgl) 3200 25000 100000
13 Sulphate as SO4 (mgl) 1762 20000 40000
14 Nitrate as NO3 (mgl) 1020 4500 No relaxation
15 Fluoride as F (mgl) 047 100 150
16 Phenolics as C6H5OH (mgl) lt0001 0001 0002
17 Mercury as Hg (mgl) lt00005 0001 No relaxation
18 Cadmium Cd (mgl) lt001 0003 No relaxation
19 Selenium as Se (mgl) lt001 001 No relaxation
20 Arsenic as As (mgl) lt001 001 005
21 Cyanide as CN (mgl) NIL 005 No relaxation
22 Lead as Pb (mgl) lt001 001 No relaxation
23 Zinc as Zn (mgl) 013 500 1500
24 Chromium as Cr+6
(mgl) lt001 005 No relaxation
25 Mineral Oil (mgl) lt001 050 No relaxation
26 Residual Free Chlorine (mgl) NIL 020 100
27 Total Coliform (MPN100 ml) lt18 Absent Absent
28 E- Coli (Nos100 ml) lt18 Absent Absent
Water Quality Results
State Odisha
Sampling Location Regalbeda Village
Table No313
Sl No Parameter Results
Project Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines
Feegrade and Co Pvt Ltd
Code GW-3
Season Post Monsoon
Date of Collection 03052018 Date of Analysis 040518-250518
IS - 10500Requirement
(Accepted Limit)
Permissible
Limit 1 Colour (Hazen Units) lt 5 500 1500
2 Odour Agreeable Agreeable -
3 Taste Agreeable Agreeable -
4 Turbidity (NTU) 050 100 500
5 pH 75 65-85 No relaxation
6 Total Hardness as CaCO3 (mgl) 19600 20000 60000
7 Calcium as Ca (mgl) 4160 7500 20000
8 Magnesium as Mg (mgl) 2235 3000 10000
9 Copper as Cu (mgl) lt001 005 150
10 Iron as Fe (mgl) 0210 030 No relaxation
11 Manganese as Mn (mgl) lt001 010 030
12 Chlorides as Cl (mgl) 3600 25000 100000
13 Sulphate as SO4 (mgl) 2240 20000 40000
14 Nitrate as NO3 (mgl) 1020 4500 No relaxation
15 Fluoride as F (mgl) 062 100 150
16 Phenolics as C6H5OH (mgl) lt0001 0001 0002
17 Mercury as Hg (mgl) lt00005 0001 No relaxation
18 Cadmium Cd (mgl) lt001 0003 No relaxation
19 Selenium as Se (mgl) lt001 001 No relaxation
20 Arsenic as As (mgl) lt001 001 005
21 Cyanide as CN (mgl) NIL 005 No relaxation
22 Lead as Pb (mgl) lt001 001 No relaxation
23 Zinc as Zn (mgl) 019 500 1500
24 Chromium as Cr+6
(mgl) lt001 005 No relaxation
25 Mineral Oil (mgl) lt001 050 No relaxation
26 Residual Free Chlorine (mgl) NIL 020 100
27 Total Coliform (MPN100 ml) lt18 Absent Absent
28 E- Coli (Nos100 ml) lt18 Absent Absent
Water Quality Results
State Odisha
Sampling Location Kandudih Village
Table No314
Sl No Parameter Results
Project Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines
Feegrade and Co Pvt Ltd
Code GW-4
Season Post Monsoon
Date of Collection 03052018 Date of Analysis 040518-250518
IS - 10500Requirement
(Accepted Limit)
Permissible
Limit 1 Colour (Hazen Units) lt 5 500 1500
2 Odour Agreeable Agreeable -
3 Taste Agreeable Agreeable -
4 Turbidity (NTU) 086 100 500
5 pH 76 65-85 No relaxation
6 Total Hardness as CaCO3 (mgl) 16800 20000 60000
7 Calcium as Ca (mgl) 3680 7500 20000
8 Magnesium as Mg (mgl) 1701 3000 10000
9 Copper as Cu (mgl) lt001 005 150
10 Iron as Fe (mgl) 0220 030 No relaxation
11 Manganese as Mn (mgl) lt001 010 030
12 Chlorides as Cl (mgl) 3000 25000 100000
13 Sulphate as SO4 (mgl) 2106 20000 40000
14 Nitrate as NO3 (mgl) 1650 4500 No relaxation
15 Fluoride as F (mgl) 048 100 150
16 Phenolics as C6H5OH (mgl) lt0001 0001 0002
17 Mercury as Hg (mgl) lt00005 0001 No relaxation
18 Cadmium Cd (mgl) lt0001 0003 No relaxation
19 Selenium as Se (mgl) lt001 001 No relaxation
20 Arsenic as As (mgl) lt001 001 005
21 Cyanide as CN (mgl) NIL 005 No relaxation
22 Lead as Pb (mgl) lt001 001 No relaxation
23 Zinc as Zn (mgl) 017 500 1500
24 Chromium as Cr+6
(mgl) lt001 005 No relaxation
25 Mineral Oil (mgl) lt001 050 No relaxation
26 Residual Free Chlorine (mgl) NIL 020 100
27 Total Coliform (MPN100 ml) lt18 Absent Absent
28 E- Coli (Nos100 ml) lt18 Absent Absent
Water Quality Results
State Odisha
Sampling Location Kalta Village
Table No315
Sl No Parameter Results
Project Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines
Feegrade and Co Pvt Ltd
Code SW-1 Sampling Location Karo river (Up Stream)
Season Post Monsoon
Date of Collection 03052018 Date of Analysis 040518-250518
Table No316
Sl No Parameter Results IS - 2296 Class C
1 pH 71 65-85
2 Colour (Hazen units) lt50 30000
3 Conductivity at 25 degC (micromhoscm) 2080 -
4 Dissolved Oxygen (mgl) 430 400
5 Biochemical Oxygen Demand (mgl) lt20 300
6 Total Dissolved Solids (mgl) 12300 150000
7 Total Suspended Solids 1250 10000
8 Oil amp Grease lt10 5900
9 Chlorides as Cl (mgl) 1800 60000
10 Boron as B (mgl) 020 -
11 Sulphate as SO4 (mgl) 1950 40000
12 Nitrate as NO3 (mgl) 852 5000
13 Free Ammonia as N (mgl) lt001 -
14 Arsenic as As (mgl) lt0001 020
15 Iron as Fe (mgl) 0140 5000
16 Fluorides as F (mgl) 026 150
17 Lead as Pb (mgl) lt001 010
18 Copper as Cu (mgl) lt001 150
19 Zinc as Zn (mgl) 011 1500
20 Sodium Absorption Ratio 0330 -
21Total Coliform organisms
(MPN100ml)210 500000
Water Quality Results
State Odisha
Project Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines
Feegrade and Co Pvt Ltd
Code SW-2 Sampling Location Karo river (down Stream)
Season Post Monsoon
Date of Collection 03052018 Date of Analysis 040518-250518
Table No317
Sl No Parameter Results IS - 2296 Class C
1 pH 73 65-85
2 Colour (Hazen units) lt50 30000
3 Conductivity at 25 degC (micromhoscm) 2556 -
4 Dissolved Oxygen (mgl) 480 400
5 Biochemical Oxygen Demand (mgl) lt20 300
6 Total Dissolved Solids (mgl) 14500 150000
7 Total Suspended Solids 1260 10000
8 Oil amp Grease lt10 5900
9 Chlorides as Cl (mgl) 2020 60000
10 Boron as B (mgl) 039 -
11 Sulphate as SO4 (mgl) 2340 40000
12 Nitrate as NO3 (mgl) 1102 5000
13 Free Ammonia as N (mgl) lt001 -
14 Arsenic as As (mgl) lt0001 020
15 Iron as Fe (mgl) 0120 5000
16 Fluorides as F (mgl) 030 150
17 Lead as Pb (mgl) lt001 010
18 Copper as Cu (mgl) lt001 150
19 Zinc as Zn (mgl) 040 1500
20 Sodium Absorption Ratio 0420 -
21Total Coliform organisms
(MPN100ml)300 500000
Water Quality Results
State Odisha
Project Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines
Feegrade and Co Pvt Ltd
Code SW-3 Sampling Location Topadih
Season Post Monsoon
Date of Collection 03052018 Date of Analysis 040518-250518
Table No318
Sl No Parameter Results IS - 2296 Class C
1 pH 70 65-85
2 Colour (Hazen units) lt50 30000
3 Conductivity at 25 degC (micromhoscm) 2105 -
4 Dissolved Oxygen (mgl) 450 400
5 Biochemical Oxygen Demand (mgl) lt20 300
6 Total Dissolved Solids (mgl) 12100 150000
7 Total Suspended Solids 1020 10000
8 Oil amp Grease lt10 5900
9 Chlorides as Cl (mgl) 2400 60000
10 Boron as B (mgl) 023 -
11 Sulphate as SO4 (mgl) 1750 40000
12 Nitrate as NO3 (mgl) 1360 5000
13 Free Ammonia as N (mgl) lt001 -
14 Arsenic as As (mgl) lt0001 020
15 Iron as Fe (mgl) 0320 5000
16 Fluorides as F (mgl) 042 150
17 Lead as Pb (mgl) lt001 010
18 Copper as Cu (mgl) lt001 150
19 Zinc as Zn (mgl) 012 1500
20 Sodium Absorption Ratio 0560 -
21Total Coliform organisms
(MPN100ml)260 500000
Water Quality Results
State Odisha
Project Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mine State OdishaMs Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Month 03052018
S-1 S-2 S-3 S-4
1 pH 556 529 620 605
2 ElecConductivity(micro mhoscm) 4820 4250 3560 5500
3 Nitrogen Av(Kgha) 27500 26300 26800 29400
4 Phosphorous Av(Kg P2O5ha) 14000 13301 12200 14800
5 Potassium Av(Kgha) 5000 4800 5000 4800
6 Calcium (Kgha) 21400 21000 22400 21800
7 Magnesium (Kgha) 28000 31200 27400 26000
8 Iron Av(Kgha) 544 620 502 488
9 Boron Av(Kgha) 352 410 521 472
10 Organic Carbon () 362 411 312 445
11 Natural Moisture content 2150 2360 1840 2270
12 Bulk Density(gmcc) 124 153 160 147
13 Grain Size Distribution
a) Textural Class SCL SCL SCL SCL
b) Sand () 46 51 55 43
c) Silt () 22 19 16 21
d) Clay () 32 30 29 36
14Cation Exchange Capacity
(mg100g)345 327 364 416
SAMPLING LOCATION Note
S-1= Lease area (Dump Land) SCL- Sandy Clay Loam
S-2= Reghalbeda (Forest Land)
S-3= Kolta (Forest Land)
S-4= Kendihi (Ag Land)
SOIL QUALITY DATA
Sl No PARAMETERSResults
Table No 319
BUFFER ZONE SOCIO ECONOMIC DATA CENSUS 2011 RURAL SUNDARGARH+KENDUJHAR(NADIDIH FEE GRADE )
SLNO Name TRU No_HH TOT_P TOT_M TOT_F P_06 M_06 F_06 P_SC M_SC F_SC P_ST M_ST F_ST P_LIT M_LIT F_LIT P_ILL M_ILL F_ILLTOT_WORK_P
TOT_WORK_M
TOT_WORK_F
MAINWORK_P
MAINWORK_M
MAINWORK_F
MAIN_CL_P
MAIN_CL_M
MAIN_CL_F
MAIN_AL_P
MAIN_AL_M
MAIN_AL_F
1 Adaghat Rural 125 462 235 227 140 59 81 26 12 14 378 195 183 157 111 46 305 124 181 139 129 10 121 115 6 38 38 0 0 0 02 Kalta Rural 611 2532 1380 1152 348 178 170 160 86 74 1654 862 792 1733 1070 663 799 310 489 1031 782 249 867 712 155 50 34 16 50 32 183 Kasira Rural 270 1280 581 699 259 109 150 139 67 72 1083 483 600 458 281 177 822 300 522 408 304 104 390 295 95 3 1 2 1 0 14 Kendudihi Rural 686 3050 1469 1581 446 211 235 186 97 89 2210 1064 1146 1563 896 667 1487 573 914 1509 833 676 842 666 176 408 368 40 319 206 1135 Kusumdihi Rural 361 1518 746 772 308 157 151 22 13 9 1288 627 661 629 382 247 889 364 525 583 410 173 505 357 148 162 121 41 8 8 06 Nuagaon Rural 1434 6643 3146 3497 849 444 405 359 161 198 4304 1980 2324 4126 2126 2000 2517 1020 1497 2274 1652 622 1243 988 255 523 448 75 164 112 527 Rengalbeda Rural 327 1395 721 674 261 139 122 32 15 17 1232 633 599 459 293 166 936 428 508 548 372 176 327 269 58 77 77 0 17 12 58 Bandhuabeda Rural 108 573 289 284 100 53 47 7 3 4 524 263 261 266 157 109 307 132 175 192 120 72 144 96 48 52 26 26 5 0 59 Barpada Rural 148 651 328 323 131 55 76 0 0 0 611 293 318 274 190 84 377 138 239 243 205 38 242 204 38 0 0 0 0 0 010 Bholabeda Rural 660 2873 1410 1463 429 214 215 193 86 107 2440 1209 1231 1361 804 557 1512 606 906 1509 812 697 377 281 96 85 73 12 31 24 711 Guruda Rural 496 2051 1063 988 320 160 160 221 115 106 1033 521 512 1115 710 405 936 353 583 744 518 226 641 488 153 6 3 3 2 1 112 Kamalpur Rural 206 926 474 452 163 82 81 60 31 29 451 235 216 354 214 140 572 260 312 352 231 121 186 159 27 48 43 5 1 1 013 Kasira‐Kendujhar Rural 189 803 401 402 117 59 58 58 25 33 499 243 256 398 231 167 405 170 235 459 232 227 112 105 7 84 82 2 7 5 214 Kodapada Rural 464 2158 1117 1041 224 117 107 235 119 116 122 57 65 1551 874 677 607 243 364 738 629 109 578 547 31 134 128 6 162 152 1015 Namira Rural 132 654 335 319 147 70 77 24 11 13 281 139 142 247 152 95 407 183 224 159 146 13 6 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 016 Rengalbeda‐KendujhaRural 236 1125 558 567 149 77 72 53 27 26 1014 502 512 605 366 239 520 192 328 658 345 313 223 139 84 184 111 73 2 2 0
TOTAL Rural 6453 28694 14253 14441 4391 2184 2207 1775 868 907 19124 9306 9818 15296 8857 6439 13398 5396 8002 11546 7720 3826 6804 5425 1379 1854 1553 301 769 555 214AVERAGE Rural 403 1793 891 903 274 137 138 111 54 57 1195 582 614 956 554 402 837 337 500 722 483 239 425 339 86 116 97 19 48 35 13
Page 1 of 2
BUFFER ZONE SOCIO ECONOMIC DATA CENSUS 201
SLNO Name TRU No_HH
1 Adaghat Rural 1252 Kalta Rural 6113 Kasira Rural 2704 Kendudihi Rural 6865 Kusumdihi Rural 3616 Nuagaon Rural 14347 Rengalbeda Rural 3278 Bandhuabeda Rural 1089 Barpada Rural 14810 Bholabeda Rural 66011 Guruda Rural 49612 Kamalpur Rural 20613 Kasira‐Kendujhar Rural 18914 Kodapada Rural 46415 Namira Rural 13216 Rengalbeda‐KendujhaRural 236
TOTAL Rural 6453AVERAGE Rural 403
MAIN_HH_P
MAIN_HH_M
MAIN_HH_F
MAIN_OT_P
MAIN_OT_M
MAIN_OT_F
MARGWORK_P
MARGWORK_M
MARGWORK_F
MARG_CL_P
MARG_CL_M
MARG_CL_F
MARG_AL_P
MARG_AL_M
MARG_AL_F
MARG_HH_P
MARG_HH_M
MARG_HH_F
MARG_OT_P
MARG_OT_M
MARG_OT_F
NON_WORK_P
NON_WORK_M
NON_WORK_F
1 1 0 82 76 6 18 14 4 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 17 13 4 323 106 21783 69 14 684 577 107 164 70 94 34 12 22 23 7 16 41 12 29 66 39 27 1501 598 9034 3 1 382 291 91 18 9 9 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 9 5 872 277 59516 12 4 99 80 19 667 167 500 38 12 26 579 128 451 19 10 9 31 17 14 1541 636 9050 0 0 335 228 107 78 53 25 4 4 0 32 23 9 0 0 0 42 26 16 935 336 59924 19 5 532 409 123 1031 664 367 524 442 82 369 147 222 2 1 1 136 74 62 4369 1494 28754 4 0 229 176 53 221 103 118 7 7 0 115 27 88 3 1 2 96 68 28 847 349 4980 0 0 87 70 17 48 24 24 18 10 8 11 2 9 0 0 0 19 12 7 381 169 2120 0 0 242 204 38 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 408 123 28585 43 42 176 141 35 1132 531 601 256 142 114 679 233 446 9 8 1 188 148 40 1364 598 7664 1 3 629 483 146 103 30 73 5 1 4 1 1 0 5 1 4 92 27 65 1307 545 7624 4 0 133 111 22 166 72 94 11 5 6 131 49 82 0 0 0 24 18 6 574 243 3312 2 0 19 16 3 347 127 220 7 4 3 313 111 202 4 3 1 23 9 14 344 169 17560 58 2 222 209 13 160 82 78 12 12 0 93 36 57 21 6 15 34 28 6 1420 488 9320 0 0 6 4 2 153 142 11 7 6 1 2 2 0 3 2 1 141 132 9 495 189 30615 8 7 22 18 4 435 206 229 160 121 39 254 69 185 5 1 4 16 15 1 467 213 254
302 224 78 3879 3093 786 4742 2295 2447 1088 779 309 2603 836 1767 112 45 67 939 635 304 17148 6533 1061519 14 5 242 193 49 296 143 153 68 49 19 163 52 110 7 3 4 59 40 19 1072 408 663
Table No320
Page 2 of 2
Chapter -4 EIAEMP of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mine of Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Ecomen Laboratories Pvt Ltd
CHAPTER-4
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
41 General Observations
Present status of the environmental parameters have been dealt with in the
Chapter-3 The mine has been in operation since 1961 The management wishes
to Enhance Iron Ore Production Capacity of the mine from 288 million TPA to
60 million TPA and reduction in dry processing from 4571 million TPA to
1451 million TPA of low grade ore from old dumpsstacks (keeping total
handling unchanged from the last EC ie 7451 million TPA) The proposed
increase in production may add a little to the pollution load as total handling is
remaining same This is to be considered in evaluating impact and adopting
control measures The level of PM10 in ambient air as recorded in the monitoring
studies are within the safe limits Effort shall be made to keep the pollution level
well within the limits in future too
42 Topography
The topographic elevations in the lease area vary from 615 m to 528 mRL
The present land use as shown in Table No 41 indicates that the landscape over
an area of 82816 ha has already changed its topography The anticipated land
use is shown in Table No 42 amp indicates that the land area of 103828 ha will be
used due to which landscape will further change At present mining operation is
at an RL of 533 m which will go up to RL of 497 m during the year 2018-19 But
during 2019-20 this will go up to 470 mRL Hence the mine working will go
below water table The Lessee is already under process to obtain the prior
permission from the statutory authority for working below the ground water
table A detailed ldquoHydro Geological study Reportrdquo is under process by an
Agency An undertaking regarding the above study and permission from
statutoryauthorityisenclosed
Chapter -4 EIAEMP of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mine of Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Ecomen Laboratories Pvt Ltd
The water table of the core zone is 488 m The ground water table depth and
working depth is given in Plate No 41
43 Land Use
The existing land use pattern and the anticipated land use are shown in
Table 41 and 42 respectively Land disturbed due to mining will increase from
the present 427 ha to 58613 ha and dumps will occupy 27889 ha against the
existing 20394 ha Present and ultimate landuse pattern is shown in Plates No
42 amp 43
Present Land use pattern (ha) Table No 41
Sl No
Category Existing Land use pattern (Ha)
1 Area excavated 427 3517
2 Over burdendump 20394 1680
3 Mineral storage 7421 611
4 Infrastructure amp mine camp 1783 147
5 Roads 5246 432
6 Green belt 7540 621
7 Mineral processing plant 375 309
8 Mine Camp 1522 125
9 Unutilised 25606 2109
10 Non mineralized forest area applied for surrender
5443 448
Total 121405 100
Chapter -4 EIAEMP of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mine of Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Ecomen Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Proposed Land use pattern (ha) Table No 42
Heads Conceptual Land use
Area to be excavated 58613 4828
OverburdenDump 27889 2297
Mineral Storage 7421 611
Infrastructure 2137 176
Roads 4246 350
Green Belt + plantation 12134 999
Mineral processing Plant 20 165
Mine Camp 1522 125
Non mineralized forest area for surrender
5443 448
Total 121405 100
Note Against total area of 121045 ha surrender of 5443 ha forest land is under
process Plantation of this area will be looked by the project proponent
44 Drainage
The proposed activities are not expected to change the existing drainage
pattern of the area since there is no perennial stream within the lease area The
rainwater during the monsoon has a tendency to flow in the natural drainage
system of the area
As major operations are dry there will be no discharge of any water from
mine process It is required to ensure quality of runoff water during rainy
season before it leaves the lease area Precautionary measures by constructing
Garland drain run off channels check dams amp settling sumps will help in
making the runoff water free from any silt during the rains This will ensure that
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no polluted water from the mine area during rains joins with the water of Karo
River Karo River is passing outside the Western boundary of leasehold area
45 Air Quality
The mining activities will be spread in an area of 103828 ha Mining area
will increase from 427 ha to an area of 58613 ha till the end of life of mine in
phases Dump will occupy 27889 ha against the existing area of 20394 ha
mineral storage 7421 ha and road 4246 ha
The mine excavation will be 60 MTPA ROM to produce 54 MTPA of
saleable iron ore Loading and transportation of ore and waste materials
dumping and storage of minerals and waste disposal are contributive factors for
the air borne dust and emissions The pollutants level of the area are within
limits There will be increase in particulate matter in future with the
enhancement of production The control measures should be taken on drilling
operation haul road dry processing units loading and unloading area to keep
fugitive emission amp other emissions well within the safe limits Further dry
screening amp crushing 1451 million tonnes of low grade ore will produce another
05 million tonnes of processed ore of grade +55 Fe
The mine will be fully mechanized to produce 590 million tonnes of
despatchable iron ore by handling of 7451 MTPA Mine will utilize the old sub
grade material and future generation for dispatch thus reducing the SGO dump
Loading and transportation of ore and waste materials dumping and storage of
minerals and waste disposal crushing amp screening are contributive factors for
the air borne dust and emissions The pollutants have not been recorded high at
present as indicated in the Chapter 3 They will increase in future The measures
like water sprinkling on haul road wet drilling provision of sprinkling
arrangement amp making the screening system covered equipment maintenance
etc should be continued to reduce the dust levels amp other emissions and keep
them well within the safe limits
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451 Air Quality Predictions Dispersion Modelling
Preamble
Impact assessment 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 to predict the
impacts The open cast mines are potential sources of air pollution
In this section impact on air environment due to emissions generated due
to increase in production capacity of mine handling of ore and waste for
Nadidihi Iron amp Manganese Mine of Ms Feegrade amp Co Ltd concentrations
have been predicted by mathematical modeling
46 Emission Source and Emission Rates
461 Emission Rates
Dust
Dust emission rate due to material handling in mining area is based on the
following empirical formula (source IMEJ-April 1982)
Dust emission due to excavation Pa x 236 Dust Emission (DE) = --------------------- Wd x Wh x 1000 DE = Dust emission in kghr
Pa = Annual Excavation in tonnes
Wd = No of days of operation in a year
Wh = Effective working hrs in a day
Quantity of dust emitted in kg for 1000 tonnes of excavation
A Iron Ore Handling
Annual increase in Iron is 014 MTPA The dust emission due to handling
of this ore and OB will be 10 gsec
Similarly dust emission due to transportation of vehicles shall be involved
Dust emission due to this will be 36 gsec
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Total dust emission = 46 gsec
B Emission Rates from Dust Extraction System and DG Sets
The emission rates from DG sets and dust extraction system are summarized
below
Details Description DG Set Stack
1 2 3
Existing 75 KVA (10 nos)
30 KVA 320 KVA
Material consumption Mild steel
Stack Top Circular
Release height above Ground
15 m 20 m 40 m
Inside Diameter 00635 m 01016 m 01524 m
Emission Rate (gs) for PM
0000680 00024 0013
Emission Rate for NO2 (gs)
0041 0034 0030
Stack gas exit Temperature in Kelvin
381 423 464
Stack gas exit Velocity (ms)
95 1089 1169
462 Emission Source Coordinates
The center of mine was assumed (0 0) in the mathematical modelling The
coordinates of DG sets and dust extraction system were taken (10000)
47 Mathematical Model for Pollutants Dispersion
In the present case ISCST (Industrial Source Complex-Short Term ISC-3)
model has been used to predict the impacts This ISC model for area sources uses
the steady state Gaussian plume equation for a continuous source
Further the model has following specialties
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Simulates dispersion from singlemultiplearealinevolume
sources
Allows calculations to be made at a user specified regular
rectangularradial grid or at specified special receptors
Provides estimates of concentrations for any averaging time period for
the entire period of input meteorology
Allows calculations to be underwritten for source groups as selected
by the user
Uses Pasquill-Gifford or Briggs dispersion curves (for urban areas) as
selected by the user to derive the plume spread parameters
Adjusts dispersion curves to account for user specified information on
aerodynamic roughness
Adjusts for wind speed variation with height using user specified
default urbanrural power law coefficients
Simulates dispersion from buoyant non-buoyant point sources non-
buoyant area non-buoyant volume sources and non-buoyant line
sources
Simulates dry deposition using a simple tilted plume model with user
specified reflection coefficients
Simulates building wake effects
Can include the effects of exponential decay
Uses Briggsrsquo 1975 plume rise algorithm to calculate plume height
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The ground level concentration at a receptor located downwind of all
or a portion of the source area is given by a double integral in the
upwind (x) and crosswind (y) directions as
where
QA = Area source emission rate (mass per unit area per unit time) K = units scaling coefficient V = Vertical term D = Decay term as a function of x
y z = standard deviation of lateral and vertical concentration distribution (m)
Us = mean wind speed at release height
471 Vertical Term
The vertical term includes the effects of source elevation receptor
elevation plume rise limited mixing in vertical and gravitational settling and
dry deposition of particulates (with diameters greater than about 01 micron)
In the present case effects on ambient air concentrations due to
gravitational settling and dry deposition have been neglected The vertical term
without deposition effects is given by
He2 n-1 (2n Hm - He)2 (2n Hm+ He)2
V =(1 + ) exp - ------- + exp ------------------- + exp ------------- (2)
2z2 i=1 2z
2 2z2
where
H = effective release height of emissions (plume rise + physical stack height)
Hm = Mixing height
= reflection coefficient
The infinite series term in equation accounts for the effects of restrictions
on vertical plume growth at the top of mixing layer Complete reflection from
QAK VD y 2
x = exp [-05 dy] dx (1)
2Us x yz y y
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earth surface has been assumed ( = 1) For number of sources more than one
simulation is done for each individual source and then added In order to
calculate y and z for various receptor points for given wind direction following
equations are used
x = - (X(R) - X(S)) Sin (WD) - (Y(R) - Y(S)) Cos (WD) (3) y = (X(R) - X(S)) Cos (WD) - (Y(R) - Y(S)) Sin (WD) (4)
where X(R) Y(R) are receptor point coordinates and X(S) and Y(S) are
source coordinates and WD is wind angle from north
472 Dispersion Coefficients
Equations that approximately fit the Pasquill-Gifford curves (Turner 1970)
are used to calculate y and z in meters for rural area The equations used to
calculate y are of the form
y = 46511628 (x) tan (TH) (5) where TH = 0017453293 [c-d ln (x)] (6) In the above equations down wind distance `xrsquo is in kilometers and
coefficients `crsquo and `drsquo are listed in Table No43 The equation used to calculate
z is of the form
y = axb (7) Coefficients used to calculate lateral virtual distances
Table No 43
y0 lq
y = ------ P
Pasquill Stability Category
P q
A 20914 0890
B 15446 0902
C 10326 0917
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D 6826 0919
E 5106 0921
F 3992 0919
where down wind distance x is in kilometers and z is in meters The coefficients
`arsquo and `brsquo are given in Table No 44
PARAMETERS USED TO CALCULATE PASQUILL-GIFFORD VERTICAL
DISPERSION COEFFICIENT (z)
Table No 44
z (meters) = axb (x in km)
Pasquill Stability Category
x (km) a b
A lt10 122800 094470
010 - 015 158080 105420
016 - 020 170220 109320
021 - 025 179520 112620
026 - 030 217410 126440
031 - 040 258890 140940
041 - 050 346750 172830
051 - 311 453850 211660
gt311
B lt20 90673 093198
021 - 040 98483 098332
gt040 109300 109710
C All 61141 091465
D lt30 34459 086974
031 - 100 32093 081066
101 - 300 32093 064403
301 - 1000 33504 060486
1001 - 3000 36650 056589
gt3000 44053 051179
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Table No 44 (CONTD)
z (meters) = axb (x in km)
Pasquill Stability Category
x (km) a b
E lt10 24260 083660
010 - 030 23331 081956
031 - 100 21628 075660
101 - 200 21628 063077
201 - 400 22534 057154
401 - 1000 24703 050527
1001 - 2000 26970 046713
2001 - 4000 35420 037615
gt4000 47618 029592
F lt20 15209 081558
021 - 070 14457 078407
071 - 100 13953 168465
101 - 200 13953 063227
201 - 300 14823 054503
301 - 700 16187 046490
701 - 1500 17836 041507
1501 - 3000 22651 032681
3001 - 6000 27074 027496
gt6000 34219 021716
If the calculated value of z exceed 5000 m z is set to 5000 m
z is equal to 5000 m
473 Meteorological Conditions Used in Predictions The hourly meteorological data has been generated at the site and the
same has been used in the predictions The hourly wind speed temperature
direction and stabilities have been used The hourly data was available for the
months of March-May 2018
474 Atmospheric Stability
Many alternative models are developed by different authors to relate y
and z with downwind distance x under different atmospheric stability
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conditions Unfortunately none of these have been found to be comprehensive
enough to be applicable under all types of topographic and meteorological
conditions On the basis of available information ldquoPasquill Giffordrdquo stability
classification system for study area has been followed This classification is built
in the model
The Pasquill Gifford stability classification divides atmospheric stability
into six classes based on solar insolationcloud cover conditions Details of this
classification are given Table No 45
PASQUILL ndash GIFFORD STABILITY CLASSIFICATION Table No 45
Surface wind speed (ms)
Day time insolation Night time conditions
Strong Moderate Slight
Thin low clouds lt48
Overcast clouds gt38
0 ndash 2 A A ndash B B E F
2 ndash 3 A ndash B B C E F
3 ndash 5 B B ndash C D D E
5 ndash 6 C C ndash D D D D
gt6 C D D D D
A ndash Extremely unstable
B ndash Moderately unstable
C ndash Slightly unstable
D ndash Neutral
E ndash Slightly stable
F ndash Moderately stable
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475 Plume Rise
Plume rise h has been determined according to Briggrsquos formula
(CPCB guideline)
h = 21425 F3 4 for Flt55 Us and
h = 3871 F3 5 for Fgt55 Us
F = g VsD2(Ts-Ta)4Ts Where Us = wind speed at stack level (ms)
Vs = stack gas velocity (ms)
Ts = stack gas temperature (0K)
Ta = ambient temperature (0K)
F = Buoyancy flux parameter (m4s3)
h = Plume rise (m)
D = Diameter of the stack (m)
g = acceleration due to gravity 9807 (ms2)
476 Extrapolation of Wind Speed
Wind speed at stack level is calculated by power law as given below
Ustack = U10(Stack height10)p
Where U10 is the wind speed at 10 meter level and p is the power law
coefficient (007 007 010 015 035 and 055 for stability classes ABCDE
and F respectively) as per Irwin for rural areas (USEPA 1987)
477 Ambient air quality and background concentrations
Ambient air quality standards promulgated by Central Pollution Control
Board (CPCB) for different areas are as follows
Concentration (gm3)
RPM SO2 NO2
100 80 80
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The above standards are for a sampling period of 24 hours The maximum
concentration of pollutants (PM10 PM25 and NO2) recorded at habitant close to
mining area are given below
Station Code Location Maximum Concentration in microgm3
PM10 PM25 NO2
A-1 Guest house 8125 5067 2096
A-2 Within lease area 8550 5653 2717
A-3 Rengalberha 7831 5158 1701
A-4 Parulipada 8067 5092 2138
A-5 Kalta 7338 4748 2145
A-6 Kashira 6809 4548 2146
A-7 Jhirapani 6831 4695 2315
A-8 Shankhaparha 7090 5039 2172
48 Plan and Frame Work of Computations
481 Selection of Locations
The locations have been selected around the mining area covering an area
of 10 km radius from mining center The entire area has been put on grid
network and grid spacing has been taken as 500 m
482 Plan of Computation
The emission rate dispersion coefficients and other input data being now
available to compute the following
The 24 hourly averaged incremental concentration with hourly data
for the post monsoon season
The identification of grid point having peak concentration for the
incremental values and Preparation of isopleths
49 Results and Discussions
491 Peak 24 hourly incremental concentrations
24 hourly Peak Incremental Concentrations Computed
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S No
Season Incremental Concentrations (gm3)
PM10 PM25 NO2
1 Summer 253122 099308 002277
As mentioned earlier peak incremental 24 hourly PM10 and NO2
concentrations have been computed using hourly meteorological data The
distance of occurrence of the peak concentrations of PM10 and NO2 are 250m and
3500m respectively PM10 concentration occurs in core zone and NO2 in buffer
zone The isopleths of various concentrations have also been drawn and these
are given in Plate No41 Plate No42 and Plate No-43 for PM10 PM25 and
NO2 respectively The incremental and predicted concentrations at the locations
of ambient air quality have been discussed in the following section
410 Predicted Ambient Air Quality
With a wide fluctuation in meteorological parameters it is a complex task
to predict post project ambient air quality With available ambient air quality
data and incremental concentrations computed through mathematical modelling
the following post project ambient air quality has been predicted
It is clear from the predicted values that the concentrations of PM10 PM25
and NO2 are well within the stipulated limits of CPCB for Rural and Residential
areas at all locations
S No
Location
Background Concentration
(gm3)
Predicted Incremental
Concentration (gm3)
Post Project Concentration
(gm3)
PM10 PM25 NO2 PM10 PM25 NO2 PM10 PM25 NO2
1 Rengalberha
7831 5158 1701 125997 012997 000456 7956997 5170997 1701456
2 Parulipada 8067 5092 2138 102220 005222 000336 8169220 5097222 2138336
3 Kalta 7338 4748 2145 092269 001255 000157 7430269 4749255 2145157
4 Kashira 6809 4548 2146 009635 000785 000149 6818635 4548785 2146149
5 Jhirapani 6831 4695 2315 013120 002089 000204 6844120 4697089 2315204
6 Shankhaparha 7090 5039 2172 027852 001983 000132 7117852 5040983 2172132
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411 Ground vibration fly rocks and noise level
Blasting operation is envisaged which will cause ground vibrations noise
and fly rocks There will be increase in mine production from 288mtpa to
60mtpa ROM There is no major human settlement in the close vicinity Wagon
drill of 115 mm diameter will be used for drilling as before Drilling and blasting
will be done as per DGMS guidelines Blasting will be carried out by using SME
explosive The details are discussed in Chapter-2 Proper blast design is to be
ensured for control of ground vibration fly rocks and noise level
Apart from the above other contributive factors for noise will be crusher
screen and plying of vehicles Proper Control measures will be ensured to keep
the noise level under control
412 Water Requirement
Water will be utilized for wet drilling sprinkling on haul roads and
drinking purpose during mining operations The total water requirement at
present is 746 KLday and will increase to 9935 KLday (surface water 7675
KLPD ground water 226 KLPD) in future The company has obtained
permission to draw 520 KLPD of surface water amp 175 KLPD ground water from
Dept of Water Resources Govt of Odisha The permission for balance quantity
is under process with Govt of Odisha
It is essential to use recycled water to minimize the intake of fresh water
and take conservation measures like water recharge etc Surface and ground
water requirement for the proposed expansion is given below
Sl No Purpose Net requirement
(m3day)
1 Greenbelt development 154
2
Dust suppression (Transportation road inside quarry raod periphery village road for civil
7506
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construction stationary sprinkling system )
3 Drinking and domestic use in mine and periphery villages
226
4 Misc 15
Total 9935
413 Energy power requirement The machineries will be operated either through electricity or through
HSD details are given below
Electricity requirement The electricity is supplied to the project by WESCO
through 2 nos transformers of total capacity 213 KVA inside leasehold There is
also requirement of transformers with total capacity of 350 KVA
Details of Generator 2 nos of generators of total capacity 140 KVA exist There
is a further requirement of generator of capacity 400 KVA
HSD requirement Present requirement of HSD is 1192006 Litersyear For
the envisaged increase in production total HSD requirement will be
around2292000Litersyear
414 Flora and Fauna
Since mining will be extended partly within forest land the standing trees
and vegetation over this area will be lost Existing Trees will be felled during
mining process The fauna reported in this area have no rare species and are
common migratory type Specific corridors for movements or breeding grounds
have not been reported
415 Socio-economic Conditions
There is no settlementresidential area within the lease area Hence
question of rehabilitation of oustees does not arise No residential colony is
proposed to be constructed Hence there is no likelyhood of effect of out side
people or influx on the existing local population or any such related impact
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CHAPTER-5
MITIGATION MEASURES amp
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
A Mitigation Measures
51 General Views
The impact assessment of the mining operations has highlighted certain
areas which need special attention The project is already carrying out control
measures for air water noise pollution etc and drawn up plans for reclamation
amp rehabilitation of broken land as also solid waste management These are
discussed along with other control measures in the following paragraphs amp
keeping in view the operation is restricted only up to the year 2019-20
52 Land use
At the end of the life of the mine the land use pattern of the area will be as
given in Table No 42 The proposed reclamation amp rehabilitation to be
undertaken is given in Table No 51 amp Plate No 51
Table No 51
During conceptual period it is proposed ro reclaim 41789 ha but as the lease
expire on 31032020 only 35 ha will be backfilled in total and only 60 ha
dump area will be reclaimed
As it is evident from the Table 52 that out of 121405 ha of lease area 4150
ha will be green belt in the safety zone Infrastructure (3659 ha) Roads (4246 ha)
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ndash Land Land Stage wise Land Reclamation Area (Ha)
SlNo Land use category Present After Plan period
After the conceptual period
1 Mining - 35 41789
2 OB Dumps - 60 27889
3 Storing of Mineral - - 7421
Total - 95 77099
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and mineral processing (2 ha) Out of 58613 ha of mined out area 41789 ha will
be reclaimed by way of back filling and 16824 ha as bench plantation Land
under road (4246 ha) mineral processing unit (2 ha) and Infrastructure and
mine camp (1522 ha) will remain as it is It is proposed to back fill the mined out
area in phases during the years and concurrent rehabilitation will be
undertaken (ref Table No 52 amp Plate No 52) Due attention will be paid to
encourage migration of fauna in the area in consultation with the Forest
Department
Details of Reclamation Plan
Table No 52
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Post Mining (conceptual) Land Use Pattern of ML Area (Ha)
Post mining land use of core zone with Environment Management
Sr No
Description Land use (Ha)
Plantation
Public use
Undisturbed Total
1 Mining 58613
58613
2 Dump 27889
27889
3 Infrastructure amp Mine camp
3659
3659
4 Roads
4246
4246
5 Green belt amp Plantation
12134
12134
6 Storing of ore 7421
7421
7 Mineral processing unit
20
20
8
Non mineralised area for surrender
5443 5443
Total 106057 9905 5443 121405
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But the lease will expire on 31032020 so reclamation of all above will not
possible 31114 ha shall be covered under plantation amp 17326 ha will be on
public use
53 Top Soil Management
Because of rock exposures and laterite capping amp present stage of mining
topsoil does not exist Hence top soil collection and storage is not applicable
during the proposed mining operations
54 Air Pollution Control
Concentration of Particulate Matter and the Gaseous Emission levels are
within the limits prescribed by the CPCB In Mining activities the sources of
fugitive dust are from drilling blasting hauling and beneficiation The following
control measures are proposed
i) Wet drilling system is being adopted and will be continued in future
ii) Major portion of ROM shall be processed in the wet circuit thus the
potential of fugitive dust is envisaged to be minimum Fixed water
sprinklers are already installed to suppress the dust pollution of the mine
Water tankers fitted with water sprinklers are also in operation
iii) Within mines water sprinkling is being done on the haul roads working
faces stacking areas dry circuit plant etc and shall be continued in future
Though the pollutants have not been recorded high at present in the core
area yet to control it further adequate water sprinkling over haul road by
water spraymist spray under pressure will be done Total length of haul
road of 504 kms is water sprinkled by mobile water tankers (3 nos)
making total 15 trips a day or as required in summer season Some portion
of the haul road has been provided with fixed water sprinklers which will
be extended further on the haul road gradually
iv) Phased reclamation of mined out areas waste dumps and tree plantation
will also help to reduce the generation of fugitive dust The details are
given later
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v) All primary crushers have inbuilt dust suppression and extraction
systems The primary crushers proposed will also have inbuilt dust
suppression and extraction system The loading area will be given priority
for dust control by frequent water sprinkling
vi) Other than ROM transportation all the intermediate product and finished
sized ore will be transported to the railway sidings Further management
may conduct a study to check efficiency of control measures
commissioned and adopted amp ascertain if further improvement may be
brought about amp revisit the results to consider further improvements
The Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine of Ms Feegrade and Company (P) Ltd is
surrounded by following mines as shown in Plate 52
Sl No
Name of mine Distance from Mine (in
KM) Direction
1 Rungta Sons Pvt Ltd 440 SE
2 Rungta Mines Ltd 520 SE
3 K J S Ahluwalia 140 NE
4 Rungta Sons Pvt Ltd 620 E
5 TISCO 1190 SE
6 M G Mohanty 1100 SE
7 O M M Ltd 1000 SE
8 TISCO 860 SE
9 O M M Ltd 670 SE
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10 Bonai Industrial Co Ltd
590 SE
11 Rungta Mines Ltd 650 S
12 O M C Ltd 660 S
13 O M M Ltd 940 SW
14 Geetarani Mohanty 1220 SW
15 National Enterprises 1060 SW
16 Penguin Trading Agency
1090 SW
17 Jindal Steel amp Power Ltd
960 SW
18 Steel Authority of India Ltd
430 W
19 Kanahdhara Mining amp Minerals Pvt Ltd
770 SW
20 Essel Mining amp Industries Ltd
620 SW
21 O M M Ltd 590 SW
22 K C Pradhan 660 SW
23 M G Mohanty 450 SW
24 Rungta Sons Pvt Ltd 420 SW
25 O M M Ltd 390 SW
26 OMC Ltd 470 SW
27 AMTC 240 SW
28 O M C Ltd 020 SW
29 Bonai Industrial Co Ltd
330 SW
30 ORIND 270 W
31 Feegrade amp Co Pvt Ltd
Adjacent E
The contribution of pollutants from all the active mines is reflected in the
baseline status and shown in Plate no 52 The cumulative contribution due to
expansion of the mine and other active mines is as given in Chapter 4 indicates
that PM10 SO2 and NOx will remain within limit
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Existing and proposed production of mine number of vehicles segment of route
on which transportation is being made and proposed is given in the following
table and shown in Plate no53
Present (MT) Proposed (MT)
Production in TPA 4200000 5900000
Transportationday (TPA) 14000 19667
Vehiclesday 700 (20MT) 728 (27MT)
Vehicleshour 29 30
Exit point-1 (Bhadrasahi to Joda onwards) Exit point- 1A (Nadidih to Bhadrasahi) Exit pont-1B (Bhadrasahi to Barbil siding or onwards)
9
4
5
10
5 5
Exit point-2 (Koira to Barsuan siding) Existing point-2A (Nadidih to Koira) Exit point-2B (Koira to Roxy Rengra Bimalgarh siding or onwards)
20
8
12
20
8
12
As discussed above there will be an increase of load of around 1 number
of vehicles per hour on the existing traffic Hence the contribution to pollution
load shall not be significant
Proposed dispatchable ore production per day of major iron ore lease of
Koira Sector as obtained from different sources is around 141390 MTday
considering 300 working days per year and working hour of 20 hours per day
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Distribution of transport of 141390 MTday in different sectors are given
below
Details of road transport (two lanes) with Trucksdumpers of Capacity 20 MT (I) 30 of total load will move along Koira-Bhadrasahi road (NH-215)
(a) From Koira to Bhadrasahi Two lane 16m wide road
(b) Total transport load 42417 MTday
(c) Total tripsday 2121
(d) Total up amp down tripsday 4242 (II) 35 of total load will move along Koira to Barsuan siding (State highway)
(a) From Koira to Barsuan Two lane road 16m wide
(b) Total transport load 49486MTday
(c) Total tripsday 2474
(d) Total updown tripsday 4948 (III) 35 of total load will move along Koira-to BimlagarhRoxyRengra (NH-
215)
(a) From Koira to BimlagarhRoxyRengra
Two lane road 16m wide
(b) Total transport load 49487 MTday
(c) Total tripsday 2474
(d) Total up amp down trips 4948 As per guidelines for capacity of roads in rural areas of Indian Road Congress
recommended design service volumes for two lane roads are 15000 PCUday or
5000 Trucksday in plain area in the three routes mentioned above The traffic
loads shall be within the standard limit of 5000 trucksday
Note i) PCU ndash Public Carriage Unit
ii) Equivalency factor ndash 1 Truck = 3 PCU
iii) Volume in number of vehicles that pass through a given point on the
road during a designated time is expressed in hour or day unit of
length in km
55 Mine Drainage
Rain water is the only source of natural water during the monsoon The
rain water during the monsoon has a tendency to discharge into the natural
drainage system of the area ie the natural water courses existing in the lease
hold area (Refer Drainage Plan 54) It is envisaged that the mining process will
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not intersect the ground water table There will be no mine drainage during dry
days
56 Water Pollution Control The water quality analysis results of various locations including
nalasrivers show that all the parameters are within the prescribed limits as per
the standard of IS 10500 and IS 2296 (Class C) Rain water runoff is likely to
cause turbidity for which garland drain water channels check dams amp silt ponds
have already been constructed on the water channel course of runoff The check
dams are constructed by boulders to check the speed of the water as well the
wash off material also gets arrested The water after passing the check dam(s) is
collected in a sump or a series of sumps The overflow free from silt will flow
from the lease area Five nos of Settling tanks of different capacity have already
been constructed for controlling the silt in flowing water
The existing plantation and proposed tree plantation will also help to
check the flow of turbid water to the nalla
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57 Water Balance
The company has already obtained surface water drawl permission to the
tune of 520 m3day from Karo River for industrial use For drinking and
domestic use in mine camp and periphery village ground water permission has
been obtained from water resources Dept Govt Of Odisha for 175m3 day
Additional water permission for surface amp ground water is under process
571 Report on impact of mining on ground water
The hydraulic characteristics of water-bearing formations is determined by
conducting pumping tests Pumping Test is conducted to examine the aquifer
response under controlled conditions to the abstraction of water The basic
principle of a pumping test is that if we pump water from a well and measure
9935 m3day
2260m3day Ground
Water
Drinking amp Domestic use
Dust suppression (transportation road inside quarry road stock yards village roads mine camp areas and dry fogging in crushingscreening plant)
Greenbelt
7675 m3day surface water
Miscellaneous usages
7506m3d
154m3d
15m3d
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the pumping rate and the drawdown in the well then we can substitute these
measurements into an appropriate formula and can calculate the hydraulic
characteristics of the aquifer It is also called as aquifer tests for aquifer
parameter evaluation
Groundwater is frequently chosen as the most suitable source of drinking water
supplies of which are brought to the surface by rehabilitating existing boreholes
or drilling new ones Pumping tests are a practical way of obtaining an idea of
the boreholersquos efficiency and its optimal production yield
Pumping Test
A pumping test consists of pumping groundwater from a well usually at a
constant rate and measuring water levels in the pumped well and any nearby
wells (observation wells) or surface water bodies during and after pumping
A pumping test is a practical reliable method of estimating well performance
well yield the zone of influence of the well and aquifer characteristics (ie the
aquiferrsquos ability to store and transmit water aquifer extent presence of boundary
conditions and possible hydraulic connection to surface water)
Before conducting a pumping test the geological and hydrological information of
the area should be collected
i) The geological characteristics of the subsurface (ie all those lithological
stratigraphic and structural features that may influence the flow of
groundwater)
ii) The type of aquifer and confining beds
iii) The thickness and lateral extent of the aquifer and confining beds
iv) The aquifer may be bounded laterally by barrier boundaries of
impermeable material in the lithology (eg the bedrock sides of a buried
valley a fault or simply lateral changes of the aquifer material)
v) Data on the groundwater-flow system horizontal or vertical flow of
groundwater water table gradients and regional trends in groundwater
levels
vi) Details of any existing surrounding wells in the area
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vii) Selecting the well for the pumping tests Well should be suitable for the
test
The hydrogeological conditions should not change over short
distances and should be representative of the area under
consideration or at least a large part of it
The site should not be near railways or motorways where passing
trains or heavy traffic might produce measurable fluctuations in the
hydraulic head of a confined aquifer
The site should not be in the vicinity of existing discharging wells
The pumped water should be discharged in a way that prevents its
return to the aquifer
The gradient of the water table or piezometric surface should be
low
Manpower and equipment must be able to reach the site early and
easily
Unconfined Aquifer Test (Darcyrsquos Method) The figure demonstrates unconfined aquifer flow pumping test for upper layer
Figure Unconfined Aquifer Flow Pumping Test
Here the aquifer is underlain by an impermeable stratum and test well extends
to the bottom of the permeable stratum and is perforated over the section which
is below the water table In original test it is assumed that the ground water is at
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rest The pumping generates a radial flow of water towards the well and the
water table assumes a curved surface called drawdown water table The
hydraulic gradient is assumed to be constant at any given radius Under steady-
state conditions the rate of radial flow through any cylindrical surface at radius r
is constant and equal to the amount of water pumped out of the well in unit
time
Consider the flow through an elementary cylinder of soil having a radius r
thickness dr and height h Hydraulic gradient (from inside to outside)
Area of flow A= 2rh
From Darcyrsquos Law q=kiA
Integrating
Two observation wells will suffice for computing k for higher accuracy more
than two is required The values of h1amph2 can be determined by measuring the
water table by piezometers
Confined Aquifer Test
A confined flow condition occurs when the aquifer is confined both above and
below by impermeable strata The figure 32 demonstrates confined aquifer flow
pumping test for lower layer Here the apparent drawdown surface is above the
upper surface of aquifer for all values of r
dr
dhi
hrdr
dhk 2
dhhkqr
dr2
)(log 2
1
2
2
1
2 hhkqr
re
)
)(log32
2
1
2
2
1210
( hh
rrqk
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We have to consider the flow after steady state is obtained (in some cases
pumping at a steady rate must be continued for many days before a steady flow
is reached)
Figure Confined Aquifer Flow Pumping Test
From Darcyrsquos Law q=kiA
A= 2rD
Permeability of Stratified Soils
When a sub soil in the field consists of a number of strata which have different
permeability values calculation of seepage through such a stratified deposit
requires the computation of average values of k applicable for the whole deposit
The figure 33 demonstrates permeability of stratified layer of soils
Drdr
dhkq 2
dhkDqr
dr2
)( 2
log 12
1
2 hhkq
D
r
re
)(
)(log
D 232
12
1210
hh
rrqk
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Figure Average Coefficient of Permeability in layered Soils
Horizontal flow (parallel to bedding planes)
There are two average values the average horizontal coefficient of permeability
kH when the flow is parallel to the strata and the average vertical coefficient
permeability kv when the flow is normal to the strata We are more interested in
the average horizontal coefficient of permeability kH
When the flow is horizontal it is taking place through all the layers at the same
time and therefore the hydraulic gradient is the same in each layer ie i1 = i2 = i3
= i4 =helliphellipin = i However the velocities of flow are different in various layers
By Darcyrsquos law the average discharge velocity can be written as -
) (H
1 k 2211
i
H nnHvHvHvv
) (H
1 k 2211H nnHkHkHk
If h is the head loss during the flow then h = h1 + h2 + h3 + h4 +helliphelliphn where h1
h2 are the head losses in different layers
If q is the total flow through the layer system then q = q1 + q2 + q3 + helliphellipqn
where q1 q2 are the flow through different layers
(Basic and Applied Soil Mechanics GopalRanjan ASR Rao Engineering
Hydrology K Subramanya Ground Water H M Raghunath)
Recovery Test (Theis Method)
When the pump is shut down after a pumping test the water level inside the
pumping and observation wells will start to rise This rise in water level is
known as residual drawdown (s) Recovery-test measurements allow the
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transmissivity of the aquifer to be calculated thereby providing an independent
check on the results of the pumping test
Residual drawdown data can be more reliable than drawdown data because the
recovery occurs at a constant rate whereas constant discharge pumping is often
difficult to achieve in the field Residual drawdown data can be collected from
both the pumping and observation wells
Figure Diagram of a pumping test for confined aquifers
According to Theis (1935) the residual drawdown after pumping has ceased is
Where -
s = residual drawdown
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r= distance from well to piezometer
T= transmissivity of the aquifer (KD)
SandS= storativity values during pumping and recovery respectively
Tandt= elapsed times from the start and ending of pumping respectively
(httpswwwwaterloohydrogeologiccomhelpaquifertest_theis_recovery_test_confinedhtm)
Figure Diagram of time drawdown and residual drawdown of a pumping test Using the approximation for the well function W(u) shown in the Cooper-Jacob
method this equation becomes-
When S and S are constant and equal and T is constant this equation can be
reduced to
T t
Pumping Period Recovery Period
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To analyze the data s is plotted on the logarithmic Y axis and time is plotted on
the linear X axis as the ratio of tt (total time since pumping began divided by
the time since the pumping ceased)
An example of a Theis Recovery analysis graph has been included below-
Figure Residual drawdown ttrsquo of a pumping test
An example of a Theis Recovery analysis is available in the project-
The Theis Recovery Solution assumes the following
bullThe aquifer is confined and has an ldquoapparentrdquo infinite extent
bullThe aquifer is homogeneous isotropic and of uniform thickness
over the area influenced by pumping
bullThe piezometric surface was horizontal prior to pumping
bullThe well is fully penetrating and pumped at a constant rate
bullWater removed from storage is discharged instantaneously with
decline in head
bullThe well diameter is small so well storage is negligible
The data requirements for the Theis Recovery Solution are
bullRecovery vs time data at a pumping or observation well
bullDistance from the pumping well to the observation well
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bullPumping rate and duration
Bore Hole Logging
Several borehole were constructed to conduct the hydro-geological study The
existing boreholes were also considered for pumping test To represent the
lithology of the area one such representative bore hole logging is provided here
Table -A representative bore hole logging in Nadidih Iron and Manganese Mine
Area
NADIDIH IRON amp MANGANESE MINES (FCPL)
BORE HOLE AT CONTRACTOR CAMP (MINES AREA- PIEZOMETER) Hole No 01
Av
g
Per
mea
bil
ity
(cm
s)
k
Av
gT
ran
smis
siv
ity
k X
D
T
Type Core Size 75 mm dia
Co ordinate N 21deg 57 4887 E 85deg15 2865
Collar RL 56943 m
Total Depth 114 m
RUN DETAILS
From(m) To(m) Width(m) True
Width(m)
Recovery
of core
Lithology k T
000 120 120 111 9250 Alluvium Soil
46
3X
10
-1cm
s
33
3X
10
2 cm
s
120 240 120 110 9167 -do-
240 330 090 086 9556 -do-
330 410 080 075 9375 -do-
410 480 070 066 9321 -do-
480 600 120 112 9225 -do-
600 720 120 110 9167 -do-
720 840 120 113 9324 Reddish Soil
37
1X
10
-2cm
s
65
7X
10
1 cm
s
840 960 120 113 9420 -do-
960 1080 120 112 9333 -do-
1080 1200 120 113 9321 -do-
1200 1320 120 115 9454 -do-
1320 1440 120 113 9321 -do-
1440 1560 120 112 9333 -do-
1560 1680 120 112 9333 -do-
1680 1800 120 110 9167 -do-
1800 1920 120 110 9167 -do-
1920 2040 120 112 9333 -do-
2040 2160 120 110 9167 -do-
2160 2280 120 110 9167 -do-
2280 2400 120 111 9250 -do-
2400 2490 090 085 9444 -do-
2490 2570 080 076 9500 Laterite Soil 1 7 2 X 1 0 - 2 c m s 1 4 1 X 1 0 1 c m s
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2570 2640 070 065 9286 -do-
2640 2760 120 112 9333 -do-
2760 2880 120 113 9417 -do-
2880 3000 120 114 9500 -do-
3000 3080 080 075 9375 -do-
3080 3150 070 067 9325 -do-
3150 3240 090 085 9325 -do-
3240 3310 070 065 9286 -do-
3310 3410 100 093 9300 Ferruginous Laterite
14
2 X
10
-3cm
s
14
3 X
10
0 cm
2s
3410 3480 070 067 9571 -do-
3480 3600 120 112 9333 -do-
3600 3720 120 112 9333 -do-
Existing level
3720 3840 120 112 9333 Ferruginous Laterite
3840 3960 120 113 9417 -do-
3960 4080 120 115 9425 -do-
4080 4200 120 111 9250 -do-
4200 4320 120 112 9333 -do-
4320 4440 120 111 9250 Laterite with
inclusion of shale
11
0 X
10
-3cm
s
18
5 c
m2s
4440 4560 120 112 9333 -do-
4560 4680 120 111 9250 -do-
4680 4830 150 140 9333 -do-
4830 4920 090 087 9432 -do-
4920 5040 120 112 9333 -do-
5040 5160 120 115 9454 -do-
5160 5280 120 113 9417 -do-
5280 5400 120 114 9500 -do-
5400 5520 120 114 9454 -do-
5520 5640 120 114 9500 -do-
5640 5760 120 113 9417 -do-
5760 5880 120 110 9167 -do-
5880 6000 120 114 9500 -do-
6000 6120 120 111 9250 Shale inclusion with
reddish Soil
57
1 X
10
-4cm
s
11
X 1
0-1
cm
2s
6120 6240 120 111 9250 -do-
6240 6360 120 114 9500 -do-
6360 6480 120 113 9417 -do-
6480 6600 120 112 9333 -do-
6600 6720 120 115 9583 -do-
6720 6840 120 113 9417 -do-
6840 6960 120 114 9500 -do-
6960 7080 120 114 9500 -do-
7080 7200 120 111 9250 -do-
7200 7320 120 112 9333 -do-
7320 7440 120 110 9167 -do-
7440 7560 120 111 9250 -do-
7560 7680 120 110 9167 -do-
7680 7800 120 113 9417 -do-
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7800 7920 120 110 9167 -do-
7920 8040 120 114 9500 Clay Shale
16
5 X
10
-4cm
s
57
X 1
0-1
cm
2s
8040 8160 120 111 9250
-do-
Confined
Aquifer level 8160 8280 120 111 9250 Clay Shale
8280 8400 120 114 9500 -do-
8400 8520 120 113 9417 -do-
8520 8640 120 112 9333 -do-
8640 8760 120 115 9583 -do-
8760 8880 120 113 9417 -do-
8880 9000 120 114 9500 -do-
9000 9120 120 114 9500 -do-
9120 9240 120 111 9250 -do-
9240 9360 120 112 9333 -do-
9360 9480 120 110 9167 -do-
9480 9600 120 111 9250 -do-
9600 9700 100 094 9400 -do-
9700 9760 060 056 9333 -do-
9760 9840 080 075 9375 -do-
9840 9960 120 114 9500
-do-
Proposed
Deepening
level 9960 10080 120 114 9500 Clay Shale
10080 10200 120 111 9250 -do-
10200 10320 120 112 9333 -do-
10320 10400 080 110 9100 -do-
10400 10600 200 111 8100 -do-
10600 10750 150 094 8300 -do-
10750 10850 100 056 8500 -do-
10850 10950 100 075 7500 -do-
10950 11080 130 114 8769 -do-
11080 11230 150 114 8300 -do-
11230 11400 170 111 8100 -do-
It is proposed to deepen the mine from 533m to 470m (RL) ie 63m There is an
unconfined aquifer at a level of 488m (RL) In this borehole these levels are
encountered at 3643m (present level) 8143m (confined aquifer level) and
9943m (proposed level) respectively from the surface level (56943m RL) as
provided in Table
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Permeability and Transmissivity with respect to various layers
The figure depicts Permeability and Transmissivity with respect to various layers
in Nadidih
Figure -Bore hole logging in Nadidih Iron and Manganese Mine Area with permeability and transmissivity
The alluvial layer revealed the highest permeability of 463X10-1cms This layer
is upto about 720 m from the surface The dugwells shallow tube wells are fed
by the water stored in this layer During post monsoon season there is a
depletion of the water table by 35 to 5m in the entire area
The existing mine is already at 533m level and is further proposed to work at
470m level In this case the mine will go upto the level of ldquoClayShale Layerrdquo
which is at a depth below 490m as shown in Figure 41 This means the mine
working will cross the 488m level confined aquifer which is also lying in the
same Clay Shale Layer
The additional water withdrawal from the mine is calculated below according to
Darcyrsquos law
Proposed Mine Level
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Q= k X i X A where Q is the water discharged per day k = Permeability of
the strata i = the hydraulic gradient as found in the pumping test
k(confined aquifer)= 110 X10-3cms = 095mday
i = 0008 (Radius of influence was found to be about 30m)
A = 2rh = 2 X 3142 X (50) x 3 = 9426m2 (h= depth of layer here is 3m r
= 50m as per the opening of third bench from the mine pit bottom where
the mine working crossed the confined aquifer)
Q= 095 X 0008 X 9426= 716m3 per day only (approx 7m3 per day)
This additional water discharge will be very nominal in compared to the entire
mine excavation because of extremely low permeability of the strata The broken
layer (8143m to 7943m) in the borehole) may be considered as the confined
water table which is found to be inconsistent
The figure shows schematic diagram of the working depth and the ground water
table At present the existing mine is already working at 533m level and the
working is to be deepened further as proposed to work at 470m level as shown
in the figure
Figure -Pictorial representation of high permeability in shallow upper layer and very low permeability in lower layer
K
7- 8m level
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In the study area the high permeability horizon within the shallow upper laterite
soil permits rapid infiltration and lateral flow of groundwater limiting recharge
to the underlying bedrock The lower permeability of the underlying laterite soil
limits both lateral movement of groundwater and recharge to the bedrock
Hence deepening of the mine from the existing level will not affect the water
regime to large extent
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Figure - Pictorial representation of water table fluctuation in buffer zone during
monsoon and non-monsoon season
Conclusions i) The mining activities in Nadidih Iron and Manganese Mine have
proposed to deepen the mine from 533m level to 470 m ie further 63m
depth to extract the remaining mineral in the mine from conservation
point of view
ii) After reconnaissance surveying of the mine carefully several bore
holeswell were identified
iii) The assessment was done during pre-monsoon and post monsoon
period in the year 2018
iv) After estimation of the permeability for each layerthe water drainage
characteristic was assessed for the mine
v) Radius of influence of the area was determined by pumping test and
found to be about 30m
vi) The present level of working was found to be at 533m which can be
easily inspected It was found that although blasting technique is used
for mining the peripheral strata was found almost intact The mine
benches are carefully excavated as per mining plan and are very
conspicuously maintained
vii) It was further found that the water seepages from the lower layers
were not found even during and after heavy rainfall Whatever water
was found stored in the mine sump was due to seepage from 10-12m
from surface layers and rainwater runoff The seepage water was found
to be carefully channeled by toe drains along the mine benches to get
collected in the mine sump
viii) The proposed mine working will crossa thin inconsistentlayer of
confined aquifer which is lying at a level of 488m
ix) With further deepening of the mine by 63m an amount of about 7m3 per
day will be the additional seepage of water (as calculated)
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x) The mine was visited in the month of September 2018 after heavy
rainfall to inspect the excavated area It was found that the
waterseepage was taking place only from the upper layers upto7-8 m
The layers below 8m were absolutely dry except a few cracks from
where some local seepages were found to be taking place
Recommendations
i) As mining activities are dynamic in nature the drainagepermeability
characteristics calculated in this report may change with time to time
Therefore monitoring and measurement of these areas should be done
regularly
ii) Water level monitoring systemshave to be provided in the identified bore
wells in the periphery of the mine
iii) Care should be taken so that the lower aquifer should not be disturbed
much during mining activities and remain intact outside the
leaseControlled blasting activity should be adopted to prevent crack in
the aquifer
iv) The mine authority should utilize the additional water pumped (if any)
in the reclamation water spraying activities during the dry weather
seasons
58 Rain Water Harvesting and Water Conservation Measures
Nadidih Iron amp Manganese mine has been implementing various ground
water recharge measures in amp around the mines area for augmenting the ground
water resources Rain water harvesting (RWH) measures have been
implemented at the project site considering the rainfall pattern intensity and
topography of the area Micro-level controls have been taken up at distributed
locations and these controls are in the form of construction of Rainwater
Harvesting structures Storage structures have been constructed at strategic
locations to catch the surface runoff generated locally Moreover quarry bottom
also act as retention pond by default for storage of runoff from the entire quarry
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The stored surface runoff either percolates downward and join in underlying
ground water resources or used or lost due to evaporation There are 5 no of
settling-cum percolation tank amp rain water harvesting structure having total
capacity of 38980 m3have been constructed at suitable locations (bottom of the
overburden dump) to collect surface runoff water The individual capacities of
the settling tank cum harvesting pit are 4636 m3 25620 m3 7746 m3 228 m3 amp 750
m3 The water collected in the both active and inactive quarry RWH pit and
settling-cum percolation tanks not only recharge the ground water through
natural percolation process but also after desiltation are used for dust
suppression during non- rainy days
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59 Noise and vibration levels
Controlled amp proven blast design is being adopted to control vibrations
throw of blasted material noise amp to ensure better fragmentation Blasting causes
ground vibrations noise and fly rocks Since there will be increase in mine
production there will be increase in blasting operation However there is no
major human settlement in close vicinity Drilling and blasting will be done as
per DGMS guidelines Blasting will be carried out by using SME explosive The
details are discussed in Chapter-2 Adoptions of Proper blast design will ensure
control of ground vibrations fly rocks and noise level
Single row a) Using short delays single hole per delay for minimum vibrations
helliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Zero 1 2 3 4 5
b) Using short delays for maximum fragmentation helliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphellip0helliphellip Zero 1 zero 1 zero 1 zero 1
Multi row In multi row blasts the inline firing system is used Different pattern
of initiations are adopted which provide better fragmentation mock-pile throw
as well as blasting efficiency The effective burden (BE) amp effective spacing (SE)
are illustrated as shown below
At present blasting is done by practicing either Diagonal or V-type initiation
pattern The patterns are shown below
Symbols used-
Initiation
Delay nos used as 0123 etc
Line of firing
Direction of initiation of holes
Shot hole
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Case-I Diagonal initiation method
Free Face
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Case-II V-type initiation Free Face 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4
5 4 3 2 1 2 3 4 5
6 5 4 3 2 3 4 5 6
Apart from the above other contributive factors for noise will be crusher screen
and plying of vehicles Proper Control measure to be ensured to keep the noise
level under control
i) Proper maintenance of machineries and transport vehicles is being
carried out to reduce the noise and keep the same within
permissible limit
ii) DG sets will have proper acoustic enclosures
iii) The roads except haul road shall be made pucca
iv) No pressure horns shall be allowed within mine lease
v) Vehicles will have proper maintenance and old vehicles will not be
allowed for transportation
SE BE
SE BE
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vi) Noise levels Monitoring is carried out on quarterly basis and shall
be continued in future
510 Waste dumps Management
The waste materials of Nadidih Mine is mainly laterite lateritic Iron Ore
(Fe 45) BHQ BHJ shale Lateritic soil etc
The waste material generated will be dumped partly in preselected dump
yards amp partly used for backfilling 8300748 m3 of waste material exists at present
amp has been dumped in Dump B amp C Another 2362340 m3 waste will be
generated up to life of the mine Out of total waste materials part material will
be screened and balance 2362340 m3 of waste will be used for backfilling
However there will be only 908725 m3 of waste generated upto 2019-20
At present 7540 hectares of area is present as green belt as safety zone At
the end of the plan period approximately 12134 ha of area will be converted to
greenbelt and plantation At the end of life of the mine approximately 41789 ha
of exhausted quarry will be backfilled and covered with plantation and 16824 ha
area will be covered under bench plantation
511 Afforestation Programme
At present 7540 hectares of area is present as green belt as safety zone At the
end of the plan period approximately 12134 hectares of area will be converted to
green belt and plantation At the end of life of the mine approximately 41789
hectare of exhausted quarry will be back filled and covered with plantation and
16824 ha area will be covered under bench plantation
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Table No53
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND MANAGEMENT
Ecology Stage Wise Cumulative Plantation
REQUIREMENTS OF PLANTS FOR AFFORSTATIONRECLAMATION
Year Unworked area plantation green
belt
Outside dumps
Inside dumps Topsoil dump Total
Area (Ha)
Trees Area (Ha)
Trees Area (Ha)
Trees Area (Ha)
Trees Area (Ha)
Trees
up to 2017-18 754 18850
754 18850
2018-19 to 2019-20 4594 11485
4594 11485
Back filling area
2018-19 to 2019-20
35 8750
35 8750
Dump Plantation
up to 2017-18 1248 85000
1248 85000
2018-19 to 2019-20 30 6000
30 6000
Total 31114 130085
Total number saplings per hectare is 2500 but due to gap plantation saplings
per hectare is more than 2500 ha
512 Socio-economic aspects
The present mine operations have given opportunity to 346 people of direct
employment and equal no of people are benefitted indirectly During expansion
activities of the plant as proposed under this project there may by opportunity
for direct employment of about 80 more people Besides there will be indirect
employment
Further the Government of Odisha will earn approx Rs 909297781- per
annum as royalty (which could help development of the area) At present the
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Project Proponent is paying approx Rs 1863791766- per annum to State
Govt of Odisha as royalty
The following have been provided to these villages and other nearby
villages
513 Peripheral development work a) Drinking water being supplied to the villagers through tanker and this
will be continued in future too
b) Pesticides are spread on drains and ditches during monsoon and
cleaned whenever required Such activities will be continued in future
also
c) Medical health camps are being organized once in a month in
surrounding villages for medical care of the local people
d) Training on Environmental education is carried out for awakening
about the surrounding environment to the local villagers
e) Except technical amp managerial staff all other workers are local people
f) Public roads are being repaired amp maintained Public road is being
constructed in association with other companies
g) Jeep and Camper are made available for use of villagers on
emergencysituations
h) Sports material are provided to villagers and tournaments organized
514 Biological Environment amp Conservation (Flora and fauna)
For conservation of flora and fauna both in the core and buffer zone of
Nadidhi Iron ore mine of Ms Feegrade Co Ltd has initiated many actions For
conservation of wildlife in the area site specific conservation plan is already
approved by Principal CCF (Wild Life) amp Chief Wild Life Warden Odisha There
is no elephant corridornational park sanctuary in 10 km radius of the ML
area However we have contributed proportionate amount in preparation of
regional Wild Life Management Plan The different mitigation measures
proposed in the plan are in the fields of
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a To improve the density and composition of forest crop and to encourage the
natural regeneration and establishment of principal species by taking suitable
silvicultural operation with due emphasis on soil and water conservation
b To resort to artificial regeneration wherever necessary
c In consistence with primary objective removal of mature and silviculturally
available trees before they become unsound on sustained yield basis
d Removal of unsound and defective trees under improvement felling so as to
improve and increase the stocking of principal species
e To tend and improve the existing growing stock through suitable Silvicultural
measures
f To regenerate the barren and blank patches by planting suitable site exacting
hardy species
g To rehabilitate and improve the productivity of the depleted and degraded
forest through enrichment plantation and other suitable measures
h To tend the existing plantation so as to get maximum annual increment
i To raise block plantation preferably of economically important species in the
large gaps having extent of more than 4 Ha
j To improve micro-edaphic conditions especially in dry and open patches by
taking suitable soil and water conservation measures
k To provide effective protection against illicit felling encroachment shifting
cultivation over grazing and fire hazards so as to check further retrogression
of site
l To meet the bonafied needs and requirements of local inhabitants in regards to
fire wood small timber and fodder etc
The proposed fund requirement for implementation of the plan has been
deposited (Rs108 Lacs) to DFO Bonai All other works within the lease area
shall be undertaken by the company under the guidance of the monitoring
committee and DFO and an amount of Rs 148 Lacs has been expensed made by
the project proponent
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515 Public health implications of the project
The company takes preventive measures for the villagers in the local area
for better health Company provides the following for betterment of health
Preventive Measures Taken up for Better Health
1 Weekly visit of Doctor to Nadidih Mines with para-medical staff and medicine
2 Providing Ambulance for patients daily to nearest hospital and as and when required
3 Health awareness programme in village schools
4 Supply of blanket to the villagers
5 Safe drinking water supply to villagers through Boring OHT pipe line amp water tanker
6 Water treatment done by Bleaching powder amp Alum which are added to water before 12 hrs of supply
7 Anti Malaria Treatment like Fogging anti larve spray amp indoor residual spray done weekly fortnightly amp monthly
8 Awareness pogramme also done among school children for use of pipe line supplied water for drinking purpose instead of taking pond or nalariver water
9 Water vat in the village are cleaned on regular interval
516 Specific programme for upliftment of SCST population of the study
area
The study area is dominated by Schedule Tribe population As per Census
2011 the percentage of ST population to the total population is 6665 Similarly
the SC population to the total population is 619 Hence the peripheral CSR
activities doneproposed to be done are mainly focused on upliftment of SCST
population
Welfare activities done and proposed along with funds are enclosed The
company focused on the following activities for upliftment of SCST population
1) Education amp communication
2) Health care
3) Livelihood
4) Sports amp culture
5) Infrastructure amp development
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517 Public Consultation
The public hearing of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines of Ms Feegrade amp Co
(P) Ltd was held on 25th October 2018 at 1030 AM at the Play ground near
Nadidih Primary School of Village Nadikasira Sri Bhaskar Chandra Turuk OAS
(SAG) Additional District Magistrate Sundargarh supervised and presided over
the meeting along with Sri Hemendra Nath Nayak Regional Officer State
Pollution Control Board Rourkela Odisha As many as 500 participants had
attended the public hearing meeting
The details are discussed in Chapter 7
Main issues of the public are as follows
Peripheral development of the area
Pollution control especially dust control
Educationskill development
Employment generation
Drinking water
Medical Health
Promotion of Agriculture Plantation
Peripheral development of the area
Areas covered are Construction of a bridge Provision of transformer for Koira
stadium Provision of DG sets for Nadidih Nadikasira amp Rengalbeda villages
for uninterrupted power Street lighting in Rengalbeda village Construction of
club house at Kendudihi village Drainage facility at Nididih village
Appointment of Public Relation Officers so that they visit the villages for taking
necessary mitigative measures Financial assistance to the SHGrsquos Infrastructure
facility for the SHG for mushroom cultivation etc
From 2014-15 to 2017-18 following expenses have been made on Peripheral
development
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Health care amp Drinking water- 17078 lac
Education- 10282 lac
Alternative livelihood amp EVS- 2342 lac
Infrastructure- 59162 lac
Sports amp Culture- 51413 lac
Budget for 2018-19 is approx 7734lac
Pollution control especially dust control
This covers maintenance of the transportation road near Roladipa village water
sprinkling over transportation road Black-topconcreting of the approach road
from Rengalbeda NH to mines along with drainage facilities to control fugitive
dust emission during plying of transporting vehicles etc
The mine is operating with all environmental protection measures such as
a) Air pollution control measures
b) Water pollution control measures
c) Dump management
d) Plantation amp free distribution of fruit bearing saplings
Approx 761 crore has already been spent on this account amp a sum of 377 lacs
will be spent annually on this account
Educationskill development
The various activities covered under this head are to enhance the financial
assistance being provided to the private teachers construction of boundary wall
around Rengalbeda school premises supply of sporting materials amp school bus
facility etc
Approx 288 lac will be spent during 2018-19 on this account
Employment generation This covers maximum employment to local public Income generation and
development of the area Deployment of trucktippers of local villagers on
priority basis etc
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Mines Management have already provided employment to the local people in
the mine on priority basis The company will provide employment to the local
people on priority basis in future also
Drinking water
Areas covered are Drinking water facility having bore well with overhead Sintex
tank at Guali etc
The company has provided drinking water facilities through digging of deep
bore wells OHT pipeline in different villages and the facility will be maintained
properly for its optimum utilization
5166 lac approx will be spent in the financial year 2018-19 for health care amp
drinking water facility
Medical Health
This includes free health check up of all people ambulance service and free
distribution of medicines etc
5166 lac will be spent in the financial year 2018-19 for health care amp drinking
water
Promotion of Agriculture Plantation
This includes Promotion of Agriculturescientific farming in Nadidih village
development of 15 nos of successful farmers Plantation of fruit bearing trees in
the degraded Govt land etc
Approx 45 lac will be spent annually on account of plantation
The public has positive opinion about the project District Administration to
utilize DMF fund for all developmental project as koira area is contributing
huge amount of revenue to it
Hence the proposed expansion will further have a positive impact in improving
socioeconomic condition of the
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Expenses on CSR Activities from 2014-15 to 2017-18 ( in Rs)
CSR Activities Proposed (in Rs)
SL NO
Sector 2014-15 (in Rs)
2015-16 (in Rs)
2016-17 (in Rs)
2017-18 (in Rs)
Proposed expenditure (in Rs) per year basis
1 Health care amp drinking water
5430105 1832433 4443343 5372002 5166000
2 Education amp communication
2216351 4787593 2988000 290217 288000
3 Alternative livelihood amp environmental protection
478129 704670 202339 956461 1102000
4 Infrastructure development
4374184 16782486 23521728 14484341 1128750
5 Sports amp culture 18536 115242 538355 50741109 50000
Total 12517305 24222424 31693765 71844130 7734750
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B Environmental Management Plan
51 General Views
The environmental management programme can be successfully
implemented only with an efficient organizational set up Further regular
monitoring of the various environmental parameters is required to check the
pollution status and effect of control measures amp there by guide the management
to undertake midterm corrective steps as needed The organization amp post
monitoring suggestions follow
52 Organisation amp Manpower
Environmental Management aspects of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mine of
Feegrade Co are being looked after by a dedicated Environment Management
Cell This cell comprises professionals drawn from different disciplines which
include environmental engineering environmental chemistry and horticulture
The Organization Chart of Environment Department is as given below
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Environmental Management Cell
The Environmental Management of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mine is guided by
the environmental policy of the Company Any environment matter as per
environment policy any deviation or violation of environmental or forest
normsconditions are reported by Sr Manager (Mines) who in turn reports next
competent authority who takes the required action The environmental
performance of Nadidih Iron amp Manganese mine is periodically reviewed by the
Sr Vice President (Geology amp Environment) and Director The potential non-
compliances if any are reported to the Director who then discusses the same in
the subsequent meetings of the Board of Directors
Director
Sr Vice-President (GampE)
Chief General Manager (Mines) AVP (Geology)
Dy General Manager (Mines)
Mines Foreman
Mech Eng
DGMAGMSr Manager (Env)
Surveyor Env Workers
Civil Engg
Sr Manager (Mines)
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53 Monitoring of existing systems
Different environmental monitoring activities carried out by the
Environmental team at Nadidih Iron amp Mn Ore Mine of Feegrade amp Co are given
below
Examination of retaining wall and repairs as necessary repairs of
Garland drain water channels check dams amp settling ponds before and
after rains Construction of water drains and other rain run off
protective measures at mine workings and surface of the mine area are
undertaken before the onset of monsoon
Checking water contamination by drawing regular samples of water
including run off water from the mine and getting them analyzed
Collection and analysis of water samples coming out of the settling
tanks (silt) to check the efficiency of the arrangement
Checking the quality of air by drawing regular air samples and getting
them analyzed near HEM machineries haul road at working faces
(where maximum persons are employed) residential area and
surrounding habitation etc in the wind ward (down wind) direction
and to take appropriate measures to reduce resultant impact in core
zone amp buffer zone
Maintenance of the record of afforestation to monitor afforestation
scheme the area of plantation observance of growth rate and survival
of plants
Sampling for noise pollution at the cabin of machineries to identify
machines requiring maintenance (which produce excess noise) and to
study likely impact on workers
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CHAPTER - 6
POST OPERATIONAL MONITORING ORGANIZATION amp COST
60 Monitoring Organization amp Cost
61 General views
The environmental management programme can be successfully
implemented only with an efficient organizational set up Further regular
monitoring of the various environmental parameters is required to check
the pollution status and effect of control measures
62 Monitoring schedule amp parameters 621 Monitoring Schedule of Environmental Parameters
To evaluate the effectiveness of environmental management
programme regular monitoring of the significant environmental
parameters will be taken up The schedule duration and parameters to be
monitored are shown as under
Sl Description of parameters Schedule amp duration of monitoring
1 Air Quality
Five ambient air quality-monitoring stations will be established in the core amp buffer zone for PM10 PM25 SO2 NO2 and CO Locations of the ambient air quality stations will be decided based on the meteorological data topographical features and environmentally and ecologically sensitive targets
One sample (24 hourly) per day 2 days week and 12 weeks twice a year
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2 Water Quality
Water quality of Karo river amp ground water will be monitored
Physico-chemical and biological parameters in each season
3 Water Flow Karo river in each season
4
Vehicular Emissions Regular Monitoring
5
Noise Level Regular Monitoring
6 Soil Quality
Every year in dry season on all plantation areas
7
Flora amp Fauna Once in 2 years
8 Socio-Economic Once in 4 years
622 Health amp Environmental monitoring schedule 623 Occupational Health
Occupational safety and health is very closely related to
productivity and good employer-employee relationship The factors of
occupational health in Nadidih mining project are mainly due to dust and
land degradation Safety of employees during operation and maintenance
etc are being implemented as per the provisions of the Metalliferrous
Mines Regulations 1961 and the Mines Rules 1955 To avoid any adverse
effects on the health of workers due to various pollutants sufficient
measures in practice are given below
Provision of rest shelters for mine workers with amenities like
drinking water etc
All safety measures like use of safety appliances safety signboards
posters slogans related to safety etc are ensured
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Training of employees on use of safety appliances and first aid
Regular maintenance and testing of all equipments as per
manufacturersrsquo guidelines
Periodic Medical Examination (PME) of all workers by a medical
specialist is being conducted regularly to assess the health status of
the employees and then suitable corrective actions taken The
frequency of PME is once in three years for the employees above 45
years and once in every five years for the employees below 45 years
However no notified disease has been reported so far since
operation of the mine
The summary of the medical checkup held during June to July 2018
is given below
June to July 2018
Total no of employees undergone medical examination 52
Total no of employees undergone IME 10
Total no of employees undergone PME 42
Total no of employees declared FIT 52
Special eye refraction test for drivers amp operators 58
The summary of the medical checkup held during June to July 2017
amp Septrsquo 2017 is given below
June to July 2017
Total no of employees undergone medical examination 34
Total no of employees undergone IME 03
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Total no of employees undergone PME 31
Total no of employees declared FIT 34
Total no of employees for further investigation 01
Total no of employees declared unfit Nil
Special eye refraction test for drivers amp operators 43
Special test for employees engaged in food handling 01
September 2017
Total no of employees undergone medical examination 84
Total no of employees undergone IME 73
Total no of employees undergone PME 11
Total no of employees declared FIT 80
Total no of employees referred to higher medical
centremedical college for further investigation amp
treatment and review after 3 months
04
First Aid in mines includes training and re-training of the staff of
First Aid activity group along with necessary facilities
Close surveillance of work environment and practices which may
affect environment and workerrsquos health and safety
Regular audit of OHS practices under OHSAS 18001 and taking
corrective and preventive measures for non-compliances found if
any
Working of mine as per approved Mining Plan and Environmental
Management Plans
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Nadidih Iron Mine has arrangement with hospital and specialist
doctors and Operation Theater to meet the need demand of urgency of
both its employees and community around For community medical
check-up the Company iswill organize camps at different locations
throughout the year in nearby areas besides medical treatment facilities at
the door step of the villagers through mobile vans and doctors
63 Capital Cost Total cost of proposed project is Rs 200 cores
631 Capital cost already made (Environment)
Sl Head Cost (Rs lac) as on 3132018
1 Preparation cost EIAEMP 200
2 Water tanker 655
3 Construction of RWH structure 7650
4 Plantation 8437
5 Preparation of Site Specific Conservation Plan
15
6
Implementation cost of Site Specific Conservation Plan deposited in CAF account at Divisional Forest Officer Bonai (Sundargarh)
1080
7 Cost incurred in implementation of Site Specific Conservation Plan by project proponent
590
8 Installation cost of Static water Sprinkling System
1288
9 Geo hydrological study 15
10 Leveling amp dump stabilization 1960
11 Construction of retaining wall and garland drain
200
Total 76117
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632 Capital cost to be made (Environment)
SlNo Head Cost (Rs lac) Timeline for implementati
on
1 Garland drains and retaining walls
50 3132020
2 Plantation of dump 120 3132020
3 Pollution control measures 200 3132020
Total 37
633 Recurring cost (Rs lacs)
Sl No
Head Made
As on 31032018
Proposed to be made per
year (For 2018-19 amp 2019-20 )
1 Pollution monitoring and control (including laying charges of coir mats)
5541 55
2 Water sprinkling 12838 150
3 Plantation 5601 45
4 Occupational health 1058 060
5 Environmental Awareness 645 10
6 Dry Fog system at Crushing amp Screening units
6024 34
7 Housekeeping 881 10
8 Static Water Sprinkling System
11126 61
9 Dump terracing 904 060
Total 44618 377
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634 Peripheral Development WorkESR
Peripheral works carried out by Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine of
Ms by Feegrade amp Co Pvt Ltd are follows
64 Corporate Environmental Responsibility
The activities include measures for pollution control environmental
protection and conservation wildlife and forest conservationprotection
measures etc Tentative budget Rs150 Crores per year
SL No
Sector 2014-15 (in Rs)
2015-16 (in Rs)
2016-17 (in Rs)
2017-18 (in Rs)
Proposed expenditure
per year basis
(in Rs)
1 Health care amp drinking water 5430105 1832433 4443343 5372002 5166000
2 Education amp communication 2216351 4787593 2988000 290217 288000
3 Alternative livelihood amp environmental protection
478129 704670 202339 956461 1102000
4 Infrastructure development 4374184 16782486 23521728 14484341 1128750
5 Sports amp culture 18536 115242 538355 50741109 50000
Total 12517305 24222424 31693765 71844130 7734750
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CHAPTER -7
ADDITIONAL STUDIES
71 Public Hearing
The public hearing of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines of Ms Feegrade amp Co (P)
Ltd for enhancement of production capacity of ROM iron ore from 288 MTPA
to 60 MTPA and reduction in dry Processing (crushing screening) of low grade
iron ore from old stacksdumps from 4571 MTPA to 1451 MTPA (total
handling 7451 MTPA) over an area of 121405 hectares at villages Nadikasira
and Rengalbeda Tehsil Koira in Sundargarh District was held on 25th October
2018 at 1030 AM at the Play ground near Nadidih Primary School of Village
Nadikasira
Sri Bhaskar Chandra Turuk OAS (SAG) Additional District Magistrate
Sundargarh supervised and presided over the meeting along with Sri Hemendra
Nath Nayak Regional Officer State Pollution Control Board Rourkela Odisha
At the outset Sri Hemendra Nath Nayak Regional Officer State Pollution
Control Board Rourkela welcomed the public present in the meeting He briefly
described the objective of the public hearing as per the EIA Notification S O
1533 (E) dated 14th September 2006 of the Ministry of Environment Forests amp
CC Govt of India He informed that the date time and venue for conducting
the public hearing of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines of Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
was advertised in the Odia Daily ldquoDharitrirdquo on 22nd September 2018 and the
English Daily ldquoThe New Sunday Expressrdquo on 23rd September 2018
Additional District Magistrate Sundargarh welcomed the public who
were present at the venue for participating in the public hearing and informed
about the objective of the public hearing
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On behalf of the Project Proponent Sri Nihar Ranjan Satpathy Mines
Manager welcomed the dignitaries on the dais and the gathering He gave a brief
description about the proposed expansion for enhancement of production of the
mine He stated that the mine has already obtained necessary approval from
Indian Bureau of Mines for modification of mining plan for enhancement of
production The Environmental Impact Assessment and Environment
Management Plan was prepared as per Term of Reference issued by MoEFampCC
Govt of India Wet drilling controlled blasting water sprinkling on haul road
through fixed water sprinklers and mobile water tankers are being carried out to
control air pollution Coir matting along with grass seeding and plantation has
been undertaken by the mine over the dump slopes for proper dump
management The mine has also constructed retaining wall garland drain
settling tank along the toe of the dumps They have also installed sewage
treatment plant for treatment of domestic waste water generated from the mine
colony and treated water is re-used Plantation has been undertaken over dump
slopes safety zone and other vacant areas He assured that the company will
continue to undertake the above mentioned dump management practices air amp
water pollution control measures during enhancement of production for better
environmental compliance He further stated that company has provided direct
and indirect employment to the local people The company has also undertaken
various peripheral developmental works including free health care facility
drinking water facility educational facility road infrastructure socio-cultural
activities promotion of sports activity livelihood promotion and development
of livestockrsquos He assured that the company will also continue to undertake
these activities during enhancement of production
The Additional District Magistrate Sundargarh invited the public to offer
their views related to the expansion of production of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines
of Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd Most of the public have supported the proposed
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expansion project for employment generation and overall peripheral
development
The issues were raised by the participants in the public hearing
After completion of the deliberation process the Additional District
Magistrate Sundargarh invited the representative of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines
of Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd to present a brief note on the issues related to
the demand and grievances of the local people raised during the public hearing
Accordingly he expressed his views
After deliberation of the above and concluding statement by the
Additional District Magistrate Sundargarh Er Deepak Kumar Sahoo Asst Env
Engineer State Pollution Control Board Rourkela gave vote of thanks at the end
of public hearing
As many as 500 participants had attended the public hearing meeting and
about 172 persons have put their signature in the attendance sheet 38 persons
took part in the deliberation The video recording of the entire proceedings of
the public hearing is there 8 written statements have been received from various
stake holders on the day of public hearing
Time bound action plan of public hearing with financial allocations
Sl No (A)
Issue Raised (B)
Action Taken to be taken
(C)
Amount spendpropos
ed (Rs) Approx (D)
RemarksDate of
completion (E)
1 Construction of a bridge over Karo River for easy movement of villagers
We will apply for necessary approval Work will be started after obtaining necessary permission from State Forest Department competent authority
Rs 6000 Lakh On getting of approval from competent authority The work will be completed within 18 months after approval
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2 Provision of transformer for Koira stadium
Company will take action after consultation of concern authority amp local committee
Rs 500 Lakh May 2019
3 Provision of DG sets for Nadidih Nadikasira amp Rengalbeda villages for uninterrupted power supply during power cut
We will provide DG Supplyconnection during village festivalmarriage ceremony etc
Rs 1500 Lakh Tentative starting date- January 2019 Tentative completion date is March 2020
4 Street lighting in Rengalbeda village
Company will provide street lighting wherever necessary in Rengalbeda village
Rs 10 Lakh December 2019
5 Construction of club house at Kendudihi village
Club house will be constructed by the company
Rs60 Lakhs March 2020
6 Drainage facility at Nididih village
Construction work is under progress
Rs 85 Lakhs February 2019
7 Drinking water facility having bore well with overhead Sintex tank at Guali
We will provide drinking water facility
having bore well with overhead Sintex tank at Guali
Rs 70 Lakhs June 2019
8 Health care facility Free health check ndashup facility extended to all people of the locality are being done by doctor of the company in our dispensary Ambulance service and free medicine are also provided
Rs 80 Lakhs Being done on regular basis
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9 Educational facility to enhance the financial assistance being provided to the private teachers construction of boundary wall around Rengalbeda school premises supply of sporting materials amp school bus facility
The company has undertaken various activities for educational facilities such as construction of class rooms distribution of study materials financial assistance to teachers organizing various competitions The company will continue to undertake further educational facilities
Rs246000- (Financial Assurance to 3 (three) teachers supply of study materials amp arrangement of Quiz competitions)
Being done on regular basis
10 Employment Generation-engagement of local workers
Mines Management have already provided employment to the local people in the mine on priority basis The company will provide employment to the local people on priority basis in future also
11 Income generation and development of the area
The Company has undertaken various developmental works like community infrastructure development village electrification improvement of education facilities development of roads promotion of local sports and culture improvement of local sports amp culture improvement of health care and sanitation For income generation we will provide seeds fertilizers and fruit
Rs20 Lakhs June 2019
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bearing plants to the farmers of Nadikasira amp Rengalbeda villages
12 Deployment of trucktippers of local villagers on priority basis
Already engaged through local truck association which will continue in future also
13 Environment amp Pollution Control- maintenance of the transportation road near Roladipa village water sprinkling over transportation road
It is being done however more thrust will be given by adding one more tanker for water sprinkling on roads
Rs1000 Lakhs December 2018
14 Black-topconcreting of the approach road from Rengalbeda NH to mines along with drainage facilities to control fugitive dust emission during plying of transporting vehicles
The approach road from NH to mine entry gate passes through other mining lease which is maintained by the company from time to time
Rs30 Lakhs Being done on regular basis
15 Implementation of the suggestions as per EMP report for protection of the environment and to control pollution as per guidelines of State Pollution Control Board
It is being done Rs150 Lakhs Being done on regular basis
16 Appointment of Public Relation Officers so that they visit the affected villages for taking necessary mitigative measures
We have already appointed PROCSR personnel to discuss interact with villagers for their suggestion in the matter
Already appointed
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17 Promotion of Agriculturescientific farming in Nadidih village development of 15 nos of successful farmers Plantation of fruit bearing trees in the degraded Govt land
The company is extending full support to local villagers by providing seed fertilizers and other facilities as well creating awareness for scientific cultivation The company will identify and promote successful farmers to represent at the State level Fruit bearing trees are being provided to the villagers every year
Rs100000- for supply of seeds fertilizer training etc
July 2019
18 Financial assistance to the SHGrsquos Infrastructure facility for the SHG for mushroom cultivation
We have provided sewing machines financial assistance is also being given to village SHG towards empowering women and it will be continued in future with additional skill development training
Rs 100000- Being done on regular basis
72 Risk Assessment
Hazard analysis involves identification and quantification of the various
hazards (unsafe conditions) that exist in the mine and plant On the other hand
risk analysis deals with the identification and quantification of risks the
equipment and personnel are exposed to due to accidents expected to arise from
the hazards present in the mine and plant
Risk analysis follows an extensive hazard analysis It involves the
identification and assessment of risks the working group amp neighboring
population are exposed to as a result of hazards present This requires a
thorough knowledge of failure probability credible accident scenario
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vulnerability of populations etc Much of this information is difficult to get or
generate Consequently the risk analysis is often confined to maximum credible
accident studies
ldquoRiskrdquo is defined as a likelihood of Occurrence of an undesired event
(accident injury or death) within a specified period or under specified
circumstances This may be either a frequency or a probability depending on the
circumstances
The term ldquoHazardrdquo is defined as a physical source or situation which may
cause human injury damage to property or the environment or some
combination of these criteria
ldquoDisasterrdquo is defined as a catastrophic situation that causes damage
economic disruptions loss of human life and deterioration of health and health
services on a scale sufficient to warrant an extraordinary response from outside
the affected area or community Disasters occasioned by man are factory fire
explosions and release of toxic gases or chemical substances etc
ldquoAccidentrdquo is an unplanned event which has a probability of causing
personal injury or property damage or both
ldquoEmergencyrdquo is defined as a situation where the resources out pass the
demand This highlights the typical nature of emergency ldquoit will be after
experience that enough is not enoughrdquo in emergency situations Situations of
this kind are avoidable but it is not possible to always avoid them
ldquoEmergency preparednessrdquo is one of the key activities in the overall
management Preparedness though largely dependent upon the response
capability of the persons engaged in direct action will require support from
others in the organization before during and after an emergency
In the sections below the identification of various hazards probable risks
in the mine and plant maximum credible accident analysis consequence
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analysis are addressed which gives a broad identification of risks involved in the
project
73 Scope of Study
Identification of various scenarios
Advance planning to overcome the problem
Actions in case of disaster phase which includes warning evacuation of
personnel rescue relief operations to people affected in mishappening amp
containment of disaster
Nadidihi Iron Mine observes all the rules as described by Director
General Mine amp Safety amp addresses all the associated risks and emergency
situations (both off site amp on site) The mine is certified by ISO 90012015 ISO
14001 2015 OHSAS 18001 2007 amp SA 80002014
731 Risk Assessment
(i) Surface fire
(ii) Failure of waste dump
(iii) Failure of pit slope
(iv) Lubricant amp HSD storage chambers tankers
(v) Storage of explosive in the magazine
732 Disaster due to surface fire
Sufficient fire extinguishers have been installed at selected locations on
surface like Workshop Garage Diesel depot Stores etc Besides sufficient
water hydrants with sufficient hose pipes will be made available at designated
locations for fire protection Action will be taken as per on site and off site
emergency planning
However following steps are taken to deal with the disaster due to surface
fire
Cordoning of the area
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Shifting injured personnel if any to hospital
Arranging water tanker fire brigade to deal with the fire
Roll call to search for missing person
Assessing the impact and restore the normal situation
Investigating reasons for failure and taking necessary corrective action to
prevent reoccurrence
733 Disaster due to failure of waste dump Sliding of waste dump causes more hazards as compared with quarry
slope failure Hence it is imperative that the degree of hazard against potential
failure of waste dump slope should be identified and precautionary measures
adopted However during the operation of last decade no waste dump failure
has been reported
All measures for scientific mining are being taken for stabilization of
dumps Use of geo-textiles tree plantations and grass patching on the dump are
being implemented to stabilize the waste dump The details are given below
1 Gullies are provided for flow of water from the waste dump to prevent
erosion of waste dump here and there due to erratic flow of rainwater
2 On the slope of the terrace small pits of 05 x 05 x 05 M are made and
seedlings planted and also over the 15 M width of terrace from edge of the
bench similar plantation are done so that the bench slope and consequently
the waste dump slope gets stabilized
3 A stone barriertoe wall is constructed all around the waste dumps on
down side to prevent waste dump wash-off material being carried out of
the dump area and mixing with the general drainage system The toe wall
acts as wedge and prevent its slippingfailure
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4 A garland drain along with settling tank is constructed all around the
waste dump area for smooth flow and settling of suspended solids water
and safety of the dump
734 Disaster due to failure of PIT slope The benches are kept up to 9m height As the depth planned is shallow
and the iron ore in which benches are to be made is very strong in nature no
failure of pit slope is anticipated More so there are no weak strata at top or in
subsequent layers The ultimate quarry slope is designed at 450 angles Hence
no pit slope failure is envisaged
735 Damage due to lubricant and HSD storage chamberstankers
The following are required to deal with the emergency
(a) Shifting of injured personnel if any to the hospital
(b) Cordoning of the area
(c) Plugging the leakages as far as possible
(d) Preventing spillages to spread to larger areas
(e) To collect the spilled material as far as possible
(f) Scrapping the contaminated ground if possible and dispose of the
same as oily waste
(g) Assessing the impact and cause of the incident
(h) Taking necessary corrective action to prevent such type of incidents
in future
736 Possible dangers due to storage of explosives in the magazine
There is no explosive magazine in the mine Blasting will be carried out by
the vendors approved by PESO whenever required So there is no possibility for
hazard occurrence by Explosive Magazine
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737 Appointment of personnel and definition of duties
In order to prevent emergency situations the roles and responsibilities have
been established Similarly documented procedure is in place with the roles and
responsibilities defined and the actions to be taken in case of emergency The
inspection team dealing with emergency situations are trained and re-trained
from time to time and the effectiveness of the procedures reviewed
738 Emergency Control Centers The emergency control center is the place from where the operations to
handle the emergency is directed and coordinated It is attended by the site main
controller key personnel and the senior officers of the fire and police services
The center is equipped to receive and transmit information and directions
from and to the incident controller and other areas of the works as well as from
outside
Emergency control centers contain the following
a) An adequate number of external telephones
b) An adequate number of internal telephones
c) A work plan to show
i) Areas where there are inventories of LPG HSD etc
ii) Sources of safety equipment
iii) The fire-fighting system and additional sources of water
iv) Site entrances and roadways including up-to-date information on
road networkrsquos
v) Assembly points
vi) The work location in relation to the surrounding community
vii) Lorry park
d) A nominal roll of employee
e) A list of key personnel with addresses telephone number etc
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The emergency control center should be located at Central place if
possible
739 Action on site The primary purpose of the on-site emergency plan is to control and
contain the incident and so as to prevent it from spreading to nearby areas It is
not possible to cover every eventuality in the plan and the successful handling of
the emergency will depend on appropriate action and decisions being taken on
the spot Other important aspects to be considered include the following
a) Evacuation of non essential personnel
b) Accounting for personnel affected
c) Access to record and communicate the information to the friends
and relatives of the affected personnel
d) Public relation
e) Rehabilitation of the affected persons
7310 Post disaster analysis and evaluation When the emergency is over the team will carry out a detailed analysis of
the causes of the accident evaluate the influence of various factors and take
necessary measures for future At the same time the adequacy of the Disaster
Preparedness Plan will be evaluated and shortcoming if any will be rectified for
subsequent improvement of the plan
7311 Emergency services The provision of following emergency services has been made available in
the existing plant
a) Fire protection system
b) Medical facilities
c) Rescue facilities
d) Mine safety arrangements
e) Emergency action within 15 minutes of occurrence
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7312 Off-site emergency plan Introduction
The off-site emergency plan is an integral part of any major hazard control
system They are the accidents identified by the management which could affect
people and the environment outside the works Thus the off-site plan follows
logically from the analysis 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 is likely to rest either with the
works management or with the local authority
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
Organization Details of command structure warning systems implementation procedures
emergency control centers Names and appointments of incident controller site
main controller their deputies and other key personnel
Communication
Identification of personnel involved communication center call signs network
list of telephone numbers
Special emergency equipment
Details of availability and location of heavy lifting gear bulldozers specified
fire-fighting equipment fireboats
Voluntary Organizations
Details of organisers telephone numbers resources etc
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Meteorological information
Arrangements for obtaining details of weather conditions prevailing at the time
and weather forecasts
Humanitarian arrangements
Transport evacuation centers emergency feeding treatment of injured first aid
ambulances temporary mortuaries
Public information
Arrangements for (a) dealing with the media-press office (b) informing relatives
etc
Assessment
Arrangements for (a) collecting information on the causes of the emergency (b)
reviewing the efficiency and effectiveness of all aspects of the emergency plan
Role of the emergency co-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 on to a senior authority
administrator
Role of major hazard works management The role of works management in off-site emergency planning will be to
establish liaison with those preparing the plans and to provide information
appropriate to such plans
Advice shall be provided by works management to all the outside organizations
which may involve in handling the emergency off-site and which may need to
familiarize themselves with some of the technical aspects of the works activities
eg emergency services medical departments etc
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Role of the Fire authorities The control of fire normally is the responsibility of the senior fire brigade officer
on arrival at the site The senior fire brigade officer may also have a similar
responsibility for other events such as explosions and toxic releases Fire
authorities having major works in their area will have familiarized themselves
with the location on site of all stores of flammable materials water and foam
supply point and fire-fighting equipments
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 will 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
74 Disaster Management and Risk Assessment in the Nadidih Iron amp
Manganese Mine
As it is an opencast mine there is no chance of any landslides subsidence
flood fire failure etc Inspite of this there may be some disaster causing hazards
in the mine which are follows
i) Vehicle movement related hazards and accidents
ii) Fire related hazards of HEMM amp Dumpers
iii) Operating of HEMM below HTLT line or over live cable
iv) Hazards associated with blasting
v) Hazards of noise dust during drilling drilling of misfire hole etc
vi) Hazards like dump failure
vii) Hazards during ore processing and related accidents
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Considering all the disaster causing hazards as above the lessee is already
arranged for well trained officers and staffs in the mines to manage the
problems Nearby hospitals are in Joda (25 km) amp Koira (7km) The lessee has
also dispensary at mines site which is equipped with Doctors medicines etc
75 Social Impact Assessment
Study will be done after Public hearing The action plan will be based on
Public Consultation meeting reflecting sentiments of society around Common
concerns will be taken care of as per the Action Plan It will also conform to the
Social activities concern in Chapter-3
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Organisation Chart to Handle Accidents Other Than Fire
Foremanshift in-charge
Actions by persons amp security personnel
Siren
Mines Manager HoD (Plant) Medical Officer Safety Officer Security Officer
Ambulance amp First Aid Team
Workmenrsquo Inspector Rescue Team
Start operation For rescue amp firest
aid
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CHAPTER -8
PROJECT BENEFITS
81 Employment Potential
The present mine operations have given opportunity to 346 people of
direct employment and equal no of people are benefitted indirectly During
expansion activities as proposed under this project there may by opportunity
for direct employment of about 80 more people and indirect employment of 120
people So there will be total new engagement of 200 manpower due to
enhancement of the project
Indirect employment will be generated through handling of material
transport etc which will improve social amp economic standing of the people in
the locality
811 Welfare facilities to workers Canteen amp Rest room
Company is providing a Canteen to cater to the needs of the workers The
canteen supplies subsidized food items during breakfast amp Lunch and
supplies tea and snacks during the three shifts
Company is also providing rest room for the workmen to take rest during
their TiffinLunch time
Uniforms
Company has been providing uniforms safety shoes helmet and other
personal protective equipments to all its workers Company also provides
Rain coats and Gumboots as and when required
Occupational Health
1 For providing medical facilities to its workers company is providing well
equipped Occupational Health Center One doctor having MBBS
qualification along with paramedical staff is available to meet the
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requirements of the workers Medicines are supplied to the workers as per
the prescription of the attending doctor In case of any emergency
company provides ambulance to shift the patient to an ESImajor
hospital
2 First-Aid training has been provided to employees to handle emergency
situation
3 Yoga training is being carried out at regular intervals and this will be
carried out in future too
4 IME and PME are being carried out at regular intervals
5 Ear plugmuff has been provided to the workers engaged in noise prone
zone
6 High quality nose masks are provided to the workers engaged in dusty
areas
7 Mobile safety van is being utilized to create awareness about latest safety
measures
8 An ambulance is available to the workers for carrying the patients to
nearby health centre or hospitals
Sports club amp Library
The company is providing every year funds to the sports committee which
conducts games and sports among the workers and their children The
company provides sports material in the club and reading material in the
library
82 Rural Employment
The workers who will be employed in the mine during expansion will
result in additional local direct employment It will also generate indirect
employment to local people
Further local people of surrounding area will be encouraged to give their
services through contractors engaged for various activities amp development work
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821 Roads
The company has contributed generously for development of adjacent
road side greenery
822 Literacy campaign
The Company is regularly organizing Total Literacy Campaign in the area
The company is also utilizing its officers for spreading literacy in the area
Company is providing special thrust on uplifting the education in the area
Company is also providing financial assistance to the teachers of schools located
nearby mine areas Uniforms and other study material are regularly given to the
students of the schools Benches and school material are also provided to the
schools
823 Medical assistance
a) Eye Camp
Eye camp(s) are arranged regularly for the local people
b) Blood Donation Camp
The Company participates generously for organizing blood donation
camp(s) at the locality
c) Health camps
The company is organising free health camp(s) in nearby localities and
distributes medicines amongst them
The Company is contributing generously for the health camps
conducted by other voluntary organization(s)
824 Eradication of child labour
The company is conducting awareness programmes for elimination of
child labour Peoplersquos representatives and local body representatives are
involved in the programmes
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825 Library sports and cultural facilities
The Company is encouraging Art and Cultural talent in the nearby
villages of the mine
Company is regularly organizing tournaments and also sponsoring the
players for promotion of sports in the area
83 Peripheral Development
CSR activities under taken by Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mine of Ms Feegrade amp
Co Pvt Ltd are given below
1 Health care
2 Education amp communication
3 Sustainable livelihood
4 Infrastructure development
5 Culture and sports
This includes following
1 Plantation amp distribution of fruit bearing species in surrounding
villages
2 Water sprinkling on village roads
3 Provision of drinking water in surrounding villages (hand pumps tube
wells with overhead tanks at common public places in surrounding
villages)
4 Medical facility to villagers which includes regular health check-up by
doctor regular health camps distribution of mosquito nets among
surrounding villagers spraying for eradication of malaria and other
allied activities
5 Repair of village and transport roads
6 Promotion of educational facilities (construction of school buildings
financial assistance to school teachers distribution of school uniform
and study material provision of essential items for night schools)
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7 Promotion of sports activities (organizing tournaments for various
sports activities and distribution of sports material jersey etc among
local youth)
8 Distribution of traditional instruments for promoting the cultural
heritage of the area
9 Vocational training to youths for self employment
10 Creation of woman employment through Self Help Groups (SHG)
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CHAPTER-9
SUMMARY AND CONCLUSTION
91 Project Description
911 Background
The Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine covering an area of 121405 ha of
Ms Feegrade and Company (P) Ltd is one of the oldest mine in the
Koira mining sector has been in operation since January 1961 The
company has its registered office at Barbil District Sundargarh Odisha
The sized iron ore from this mine caters to the market demand of sponge
pig ironsteel plants of India Iron ore fine (crushed as well as natural
fines) from mine is supplied for domestic consumption to various pellet
plants as well as exported to China amp other countries
In pursuance to section 8-A (6) of MMDR Amendment Act 2015 the
mining lease period has been extended up to 31032020 by execution of
a Supplementary Lease Deed on 02052015 over an area of 121405
hectares
The Total lease area of the mine is 121405 ha consisting of 8987 ha forest
land and 31535 ha non-forest land Stage-II Clearance was received vide
letter no 8 (21)262003-FCE dated 16032006 for an area of 39309 ha
Stage-II Forest clearance for 45118 ha of additional forest amp deemed DLC
forest land for mining and allied activities (including 8036 ha of forest
land for safety zone) has also been accorded vide F No 8-682011-FC dt
30102013 by MoEFampCC The lessee has applied for surrender of 5443
ha forest land which is under process
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At present due to increase in market demand the management wishes to
enhance Iron Ore Production Capacity of the mine from 288 million TPA
to 60 million TPA and reduction in dry processing (crushingscreening)
from 4571 million TPA to 1451 million TPA of low grade ore from old
dumpsstacks (keeping total handling unchanged from the last EC ie
7451 million TPA)
The mine was accorded Environmental Clearance vide Ministryrsquos letter
no J-110151362012-IAII (M) dated 10042015 for 288 million TPA
ROM and dry processing of 4571 million TPA of low grade iron ore by
reworking of old dumps thus total handling of 7451 million TPA and
installation of wet beneficiation plant of 1142 million TPA capacity and
production of 00036 million TPA of Manganese ore Further the
Installation of wet beneficiation plant of 1142 million TPA capacity has
been amended by deleting by Ministry of Environment Forests and
Climate Change on request of Project Proponent vide letter no J-
110151362012-IAII (M) dated 09112015Total handling of iron ore was
7451 million TPA to get 590 million TPA of processed iron ore of grade
+55 and balance of grade ndash 55
The statutory requirements under the provisions of Mineral Conservation
and Development Rules (MCDR) 1988 have been fulfilled by getting the
Mine Plan approved from time to time It is a working mine Latest
approval of modification of Mining plan by Indian Bureau of Mines vide
letter No MPMPM24-ORIBHU2016-177405 dated 30122016 is
valid up to 3132020 for the target production is 60 million TPA of iron
ore
In accordance with Environment Impact Assessment Notification of 2006
Ministry of Environment and Forests it is mandatory to obtain
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environment clearance by submitting Form-I and prefeasibility report to
carry out the mining activities for proposed expansion However the E C
proposal is subject to all other statutory clearance
The presentation for Terms of Reference (TOR) was made on 21062018
before EAC and prescribed TOR was received vide letter No J-
110152492016-IAII (M) dated 3172018
912 Project Description
The mine is located in Sundargarh district of Odisha on the Barbil
Rourkela state highway No 10 at a distance of 24 km from Barbil the
nearest rail-head
Road distances to other important towns are Barajamda 31km Keonjhar
82 km Rourkela 131 km and Jamshedpur 172 km (nearest Air Port)
The highest and lowest contours within lease are 615 m and 534 m
respectively
The iron and manganese ore bodies and associated rocks of Banded
Hematite quartzites shales phyllites and tuffs are rock units of pre
Cambrian Iron ore Series of Singhbhum-Keonjhar-Bonai range The
formations are highly folded The Nadidih and other deposit of iron ore
and manganese are developed over the eastern part of overturned
western limb of the major syncline The younger rocks of Kolhan series
consisting of sandstones limestones and shales While iron ore is formed
as a result of enrichment of banded hematite quartzite manganese occurs
sporadically within the lower shales or phyllites and as concentrations
within the laterite capping formed over manganiferous rocks
Total reserve of ROM ore (proved amp probable) for both high grade amp low
grade ore will be 2802 million tonnes As per the target production 6
million tonne per annum from mine excavation the total life of mine will
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be 5 years Total reserve of ROM ore of Mn ore will be 115615 MT As per
the target production 3600 tonne per annum from mine excavation the
total life of mine will be 321 years say 3 years
The life of mine will be increased
i) If the reserve will increase due to ongoing exploration
ii) If the maximum target production will not be achieved due to
statutory problems
iii) If the threshold value will decrease from 45 Fe in that case total
reserve amp resources will increase
In this mine another 19384 million tonnes of low grade iron ore is present in
form of old dumpsstacks
92 Description of the Environment
921 Meteorological study
The maximum amp minimum temperature relative humidity () amp Rainfall
(mm) recorded during the season are given below
922 Ambient Air Quality
Ambient air quality was monitored at 8 locations within 10 km radius of the
project site The overall Maximum and Minimum values are discussed below
Sr No Month
Parameter
Temperature (0C) Humidity () Rain fall
Max Min Max Min mm
1 March18 4037 1805 9999 711 220
2 April18 4257 1938 9999 987 138
3 May18 4317 2187 9598 1688 380
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Out of 8 locations the maximum Respirable Particulate Matter (PM10) was
found within lease (8550 microgm3) amp minimum value (5048 microgm3) was found in
Kashira village
Out of 8 locations the maximum Fine Particulate Matter (PM25) was found
within lease (5653 microgm3) amp minimum value (2681 microgm3) was found in Kashira
village
Highest SO2 (1676 microgm3) value was within lease and lowest SO2 value (654
microgm3) in Jhirapani village
Similarly highest NO2 (2717 microgcum) value was found within in lease and
lowest NO2 value (1041 microgcum) was recorded at Shankhaparha village
923 Water Quality
The water quality monitoring was done at 7 locations within 10 km radius
area of lease Out of 7 samples collected from different locations 3 are from surface
water and 4 samples are from ground water drinking water
SNo Parameter PM10(microgm3) PM25(microgm3) SO2(microgm3) NO2(microgm3)
Locations Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min
1 Guest house 8125 6274 5067 3310 1432 950 2096 1340
2 Within lease area
8550 6571 5653 3668 1676 954 2717 1490
3 Rengalbeda
7831 5952 5158 3942 1133 751 1701 1069
4 Parulipada 8067 6134 5092 3428 1385 871 2138 1322
5 Kalta 7338 5948 4748 3298 1134 870 2145 1149
6 Kashira 6809 5048 4548 2681 1256 760 2146 1221
7 Jhirapani 6831 5130 4695 3499 1229 654 2315 1141
8 Shankhaparha 7090 5648 5039 3598 1268 656 2172 1041
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9231 Surface water
The water samples are from Karo Nadi (upstream SW-1) Karo Nadi
(downstream SW-2) and Topadih Nala (SW-3) Result of relevant parameters are
given below
Code No pH TDS
(mgl)
Chloride
(mgl)
Fluoride
(mgl)
Nitrate
(mgl)
Iron
(mgl)
Total Coliform
(MPN100ml)
SW-1 71 12300 180 026 852 0140 210
SW-2 73 14500 2020 030 1102 0120 300
SW-3 70 12100 2400 042 1360 0320 260
Desirable Limits
IS 2296 (Class C)
65-85 1500 600 150 5000 5000 5000
The result shows that the contribution due to the mining is negligible All the
parameters are well within the prescribed limit of IS 2296 (Class C)
9232 Ground Water
The water samples are from Borewell (Guest House GW-1) GW-2
Regelbeda Village (Hand Pump) GW-3 Kendudih Village (Hand Pump) and GW-4
Kalata Result of relevant parameters are given below
Code No
pH
Chloride
(mgl)
Fluoride
(mgl)
Nitrate
(mgl)
Iron
(mgl)
Hardness
(mgl)
Total Coliform
(MPN100ml)
GW-1 71 2200 052 532 0098 17200 Absent
GW-2 73 3200 047 1020 0150 18000 Absent
GW-3 75 3600 062 1020 0210 19600 Absent
GW-4 76 3000 048 1650 0220 16800 Absent
Desirable Limits
IS 10500 65-85 250 100 4500 030 300 Absent
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The result shows that the contribution due to the mining is negligible All the
parameters are well within the prescribed limit of IS 10500
924 Noise Level
The noise level survey was carried out at 8 locations and the details of the
survey are given hereunder
Station Code
Noise level in dB(A)
Max Min Day (leq)
Night (leq)
Ambient Noise Level (dBA)
N1 Guest house 705 445 685 468
N2 Within lease area 698 443 646 469
N3 Rengalbeda 598 428 548 435
N4 Parulipada 576 426 546 439
N5 Kalta 556 416 526 436
N6 Kashira 516 406 452 421
N7 Jhirapani 530 425 508 436
N8 Shankhaparha 534 435 505 440
Ambient noise level within Lease (N-1amp N-2) were found to be 685 amp 646
dB (A) at day time and 468 amp 469 dB (A) at night time respectively All the values
are well within the prescribed limit of 75 and 70 dB (A) for industrial area in day
and night time respectively Near Regelbeda (N-3) Parulipada (N-4) Kalta (N-5)
Kashira (N-6) Jhirapani (N-7) and Shankhaparha (N-8) the noise levels were also
within the prescribed limit 55 dB(A) amp 45 dB(A) for residential area in day and
night time respectively
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925 Demographic Features
Demographic features and other Statistics for the Study Area (Rural Area) as per Census 2011
Sl Details No
1 Total population 28694
2 No of House hold 6453
3 Average family size 445
4 Average no of house hold per village 403
5 Average population per village 1793
6 Sex ratio ndashfemales per thousand males 1013
7 Percent of male population to total population 4967
8 Percent of female population to total population 5033
9 Percent of SC population to the total population 619
10 Percent of ST population to the total population 6665
11 Percent of literate population to the total population 5331
12 Percent of Male literate population to the total population
3087
13 Percent of Female literate population to the total population
2244
14 Percent of main worker to the total population 2371
15 Percent of marginal worker to the total population 1653
16 Percent of non worker to the total population 5976
926 Flora amp Fauna
The survey has not indicated the presence of any rare endangered or
endemic species within the lease area The lost vegetation can be reproduced
elsewhere The fauna reported in this area are not of any rare species and are all
common migratory type
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927 Land use
Major land useland cover categories of study area
Sl No
Category Area (in ha)
of the Study area
1 Forest land 32876 7271
2 Waste land 8681 1920
3 Water bodies 203 045
4 Mining Area 1912 423
5 Agricultural land
815 180
6 Built up land 729 161
TOTAL 45216 100
928 Anticipated Environmental Impact amp Mitigation Measures
Impact due to proposed
expansion
Environmental Management
measures existing amp proposed
Climate
The activities envisaged will have
negligible impact on the climate
However further measures will
be taken for control of emission of
dust etc
Provision of water sprinkling will be
more frequent
Topography
At present mining operation is at
an RL of 533 m which will go up
to RL of 497 m during the year
2018-19 But during 2019-20 this
will go up to RL 470 m Water
table is at RL 488 m Hence the
The Lessee is already under process
to obtain the prior permission from
the statutory authority for working
below the ground water table A
detailed ldquoHydro Geological study
Reportrdquo is under process by an
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Impact due to proposed
expansion
Environmental Management
measures existing amp proposed
mine working will go below water
table
Agency An undertaking regarding
the above study and permission
from statutory authority is enclosed
After receiving permission during
2019-20 the de watered quantum of
water will be used for dust
suppression artificial recharge of
ground water by putting it in
separate rainwater harvesting pond
During rainy season rain water
through 6 nos of catchment area
will be stored partly in D-pit in N-
pit and in manganese pit settling
tank etc through different channels
Then this water will be used for
sprinkling in mine road for
plantation amp other dust
suppression 2 nos of 30 HP motors
will be used for pumping The
water stored in the quarry usual
passes through cracks and fissures
and ultimately recharge the ground
water
Land use
Land disturbed due to mining will
increase from the present 427 ha
to 58613 ha Area used for
dumping will be 27889 ha
At present 7540 hectares of area is
present as green belt as safety zone At
the end of the plan period
approximately 12134 hectares of area
will be converted to green belt and
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Impact due to proposed
expansion
Environmental Management
measures existing amp proposed
plantation At the end of life of the mine
approximately 41789 hectare of
exhausted quarry will be back filled and
covered with plantation and 16824 ha
area will be covered under bench
plantation
Solid waste
management
Total 8300748 m3 of waste material
exists at present (2017-18)
Waste generation during balance
period of Modification of mining
scheme period (2018-19 to 2019-
20)-908725 m3
Another 2362340 m3 of the waste
material will be Produced during
life of mine
The waste material generated will be
dumped partly in preselected dump
yards amp partly used for backfilling
Drainage
No change in the existing
drainage pattern due to the
proposed increase in production
To guide run off from dumps
Garland drains are provided The
run off in general will also be
directed through the drainage
channels To control the velocity of
water flow and for better settling of
suspended solids settling pits and
check dams are provided
Air quality
Due to the increase in production
the dust particles can increase
unless proper control measures
are taken at planning stage
Drills have inbuilt air pollution
control system Wet drilling system is
adopted Regular water spraying on
haulage roads amp ore handling sites
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Impact due to proposed
expansion
Environmental Management
measures existing amp proposed
screening plant etc will be continued
Mineral
Processing plants have dry fog
system at all discharging points to
control dust emission
Water quality No change in the existing status is
envisaged
Necessary control measures like
chlorination etc in the wells in the
vicinity will be continued Chances of
flow of sedimentssilt will be
minimized
Water
requirement
The water requirement is 9935
KLPD (surface water 7675 KLPD
ground water 226 KLPD)
Water from Karo river is used for this
purpose Rain water harvesting
systems have already been developed
within the lease area
Noise level
The contribution of noise due to
increase in no of vehicles crushers
etc
To keep the noise level within limits
proper maintenance of machineries
will further be improved as well as
regular monitoring
Ground
vibration
There will be change in ground
vibration as there will be increase
in drilling blasting etc
Established blast design are being
followed as per the recommendations
of CIMFR and will be continued
Flora amp
Fauna
No threatened endangered or
endemic species of flora or fauna
within the core zone is reported
Necessary conservation measures
shall be ensured as per the site
specific wild life conservation plan
At present 7540 hectares of area is
present as green belt as safety zone
At the end of the plan period
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Impact due to proposed
expansion
Environmental Management
measures existing amp proposed
approximately 12134 hectares of
area will be converted to green belt
and plantation At the end of life of
the mine approximately 41789
hectare of exhausted quarry will be
back filled and covered with
plantation and 16824 ha area will be
covered under bench plantation
Socio-
economic
The present mine operations have
given opportunity to 346 people of
direct employment and equal no
of people are benefitted indirectly
During expansion activities of the
plant there may be opportunity
for direct employment of about 80
more people and indirect
employment of 120 people So
there will be total new
engagement of 200 manpower due
to enhancement of the project
The project authority is also carrying
out adequate peripheral development
jobs This work will also continue in
future
929 Environmental Monitoring Programme
To evaluate the effectiveness of environmental management programme
regular monitoring of the significant environmental parameters will be taken up
The schedule duration and parameters to be monitored are shown as under
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Sl No
Description of parameters Schedule amp duration of monitoring
1 Air Quality
Five ambient air quality-monitoring stations will be established in the core amp buffer zone for PM10 PM25 SO2 NO2 and CO Location of the ambient air quality stations will be decided based on the meteorological data topographical features and environmentally and ecologically sensitive targets
One sample (24 hourly) per day 2 days week and 12 weeks twice a year
2 Water Quality
Water quality of Karo river amp ground water will be monitored
Physico-chemical and biological parameters in each season
3 Water flow Karo river in each season
4 Vehicular emissions Regular Monitoring
5 Noise level Regular Monitoring
6 Soil quality Every year in dry season on all plantation areas
7 Flora amp fauna Once in 2 years
8 Socio-economic Once in 4 years
9210 Project Benefits
The present mine operations have given opportunity to 346 people of direct
employment and equal no of people are benefitted indirectly During
expansion activities there may be opportunity for direct employment of about
80 more people and indirect employment of 120 people So there will be total
new engagement of 200 manpower
For providing medical facilities to its workers company is providing well
equipped Occupational Health Center One doctor having MBBS qualification
along with paramedical staff is available to meet the requirements of the
workers Medicines are supplied to the workers as per the prescription of the
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attending doctor In case of any emergency company provides ambulance to
shift the patient to an ESImajor hospital
Company will provide permanent or temporary employment to local people
based on their qualification and as amp when required
The Company will organize Total Literacy Campaign in the area It will adopt
a village and help it in total literacy achievement The company will use the
services of its officers for spreading literacy in the area
The company will organise free health check-up camps in nearby locality and
distribute medicines amongst the poor
The company does not engage any child labour Further it will conduct
awareness programmes for elimination of child labour in the community
around
9211 Environmental Management Plan
The Environmental impacts and their Management Plan have been discussed
in detail in the above table The capital cost of the project has been estimated to be
Rs 200 crores including the environmental safeguards and there is a plan for
recurring expenditure of Rs 377 lacs per year
9212 Conclusion
The mine has an established environment cell with qualified and
experienced staff from the environmental field and the entire environmental
management system is guided by the documented Environmental Policy of the
Company The Company is admired for implementation of best environmental
practices and compliances to applicable statutory requirements The Environmental
Clearance proposed for the project will encourage the Company towards excellence
of environmental practices and development of people around the mine
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CHAPTER - 10
DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANT
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environmental consultancy services organization with an environmental
laboratory accredited by NABL and with over 25 years standing operates in 18
States of India
It has following accreditations to its credit 1 National Accreditation Board for Education and Training Quality Council of
India (NABET- QCI)
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International Accreditation ISO17025
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Change (MOEFCC)
4 Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSAS 180012007)
5 Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) for Ambient Air Quality
Monitoring and Testing
6 Empanelled Consultant with State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) -Odisha
Participates in Proficiency test conducted by CPCBamp scored 100 many times
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identified industries jointly along with them pursuant to Honrsquoble NGT
order dated 05082014 amp 08122016
Our Range of Services Include
1 Preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) amp Environmental
Management Plan (EMP) and subsequent Environment Clearance from
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2 Generation of Baseline data as per Environment (Protection) Act 1986 ie
Environmental Monitoring [Air Water (Ground Water amp Surface water)
Noise Soil] Testing and Studies like Flora Fauna Socio Economic Land
Use Ground Water
3 Minerals testing [in line with IBM directives that only NABL accredited
lab can do Mineralrsquos Testing]
4 Coal testing analysis
5 Forest proposal for dereservation amp clearance Wild Life Management
Plan
6 Groundwater survey Water balance assessment amp Geo hydrological study
7 Water management recovery recycling and reuse of waste water Rain
Water Harvesting commissioning of Piezometers
8 Thematic mapping using Remote Sensing GIS amp GPS Preparing Land
useLand cover maps Digital Image processing
9 Environmental Audit Risk Assessment Disaster Management plan amp
Compliance monitoring amp report
10 Training programme Environment and Forest Clearance Process
To create awareness leading to skill development in
the 12 Functional Areas of Environment Clearance
as prescribed by NABET ndashQCI
11 ETPSTP operation amp Maintenance
Achievements
93 EIAEMPs approval
50 Major Monitoring assessments all over India
50 specialized studies
10 World Bank funded projects
Case studies awarded by MoEFampCC
Setting site Labs
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Awards
Mr R N Bhargava Ecomen is recipient of many prestigious awards as given below
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[MGMI] for the paper lsquoNoamundi ndash Long Range Programme and Mine
Planningrsquo [1969]
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Analysis of some State Pollution Control Boardrsquos Laboratories conducted a
National Workshop [2001]
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Drinking Water amp Environment amp Sanitation project (2002)
iv) lsquoLMA Creativity amp Innovation Award 2014rsquo for very significant contribution
in any walk of life in India or abroad by way of his her innovation or
creativity
v) lsquoUdyog Ratan Awardrsquo for the outstanding performance in the field of
economic amp industrial development of the industry in the country and
lsquoExcellence Awardrsquo for Ecomen for its class and quality services from
Institute of Economic Studies New Delhi (2015)
vi) lsquoLife Time Achievement Award 2015rsquo to a Mining Engineer by Mining
Engineers Association of India
vii) lsquoEminent Engineer Award (2017)rsquo by Institute of Engineerrsquos India on
consideration of eminence and contribution in the discipline of Environmental
Engineering
viii) Many more
Our Clients Projects experience
Our clients include major Corporates[ apart from World Bank aided projectsamp
MOEFCC assigned case studies] Tata Steel Mines Rungtas NMDC CMPDI
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NTPC etc etc
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its key functionaries experts ampspecialists in Industrial Mining and
Environmental disciplines as also Socio - Economic Public Health amp Sanitation
Forestry and Management areas
Ecomen has inherent expertise in the Chairman Mr R N Bhargava (Ex Executive
Officer TATA Steel) with 57years of experience in three disciplines
Environment Mining and Management supplemented by expertise of Dr K L
Satapathy M D of the Company and professional Board of Directors
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To Jt Managing Director
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SubEmpanelment of Consultants with State Pollution Control Board Odisha-Reg
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Sir
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CHAPTER - 1
INTRODUCTION
The Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine covering an area of 121405 ha of
Ms Feegrade and Company (P) Ltd is one of the oldest mine in the Koira
mining sector has been in operation since January 1961 The company has its
registered office at Barbil District Sundargarh Odisha The sized iron ore from
this mine caters to the market demand of spongepig ironsteel plants of India
Iron ore fine (crushed as well as natural fines) from mine is supplied for
domestic consumption to various pellet plants as well as exported to China amp
other countries
In pursuance to section 8-A (6) of MMDR Amendment Act 2015 the
mining lease period has been extended up to 31032020 by execution of a
Supplementary Lease Deed on 02052015 over an area of 121405 hectares
The Total lease area of the mine is 121405 ha consisting of 8987 ha forest
land and 31535 ha non-forest land Stage-II Clearance was received vide letter
no 8 (21)262003-FCE dated 16032006 for an area of 39309 ha Stage-II Forest
clearance for 45118 ha of additional forest amp deemed DLC forest land for
mining and allied activities (including 8036 ha of forest land for safety zone)
has also been accorded vide F No 8-682011-FC dt 30102013 by MoEFampCC
The lessee has applied for surrender of 5443 ha forest land which is under
process
At present due to increase in market demand the management wishes to
enhance Iron Ore Production Capacity of the mine from 288 million TPA to 60
million TPA and reduction in dry processing (crushingscreening) from 4571
million TPA to 1451 million TPA of low grade ore from old dumpsstacks
(keeping total handling unchanged from the last EC ie 7451 million TPA)
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The mine was accorded Environmental Clearance vide Ministryrsquos letter
no J-110151362012-IAII (M) dated 10042015 for 288 million TPA ROM and
dry processing of 4571 million TPA of low grade iron ore by reworking of old
dumps thus total handling of 7451 million TPA and installation of wet
beneficiation plant of 1142 million TPA capacity and production of 00036
million TPA of Manganese ore Further the Installation of wet beneficiation
plant of 1142 million TPA capacity has been removed through amendment of
above EC order by Ministry of Environment Forests and Climate Change on
request of Project Proponent vide letter no J-110151362012-IAII (M) dated
09112015Total handling of iron ore is 7451 million TPA to get 590 million TPA
of processed iron ore of grade +55 and balance of grade ndash 55 At present
mine has achieved a production capacity of 288 million TPA
The statutory requirements under the provisions of Mineral Conservation
and Development Rules (MCDR) 1988 have been fulfilled by getting the Mine
Plan approved from time to time It is a working mine Latest approval of
modification of Mining plan by Indian Bureau of Mines vide letter No
MPMFM24-ORIBHU2016-177405 dated 30122016 is valid up to
3132020 for the target production is 60 million TPA of ROM iron ore In
current financial year (2018-19) 1036532920 tonne of iron ore produced by the
mine for the period April-July 2018
As on date there are 2 legal cases pending for this project
1 A Court case no 2(C) C 512013 has been filed in the court of SDJM Bonai
Sundargarh for violation of Sec15 of the Environment (Protection) Act 1986
The said case has been stayed on 28012014 by the Honrsquoble High Court of
Orissa in CRLMP NO 472014 in Misc Case No 252014
2 Revision Application bearing No 22 (67)2012RC-I has been filed by the
lessee before the Mines Tribunal Ministry of Mines Govt of India New
Delhi against the demand notice dated 20102012 Us 21(5) of the MMDR
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Act 1957 which has been disposed of by the Mines Tribunal Ministry of
Mines Govt of India New Delhi on 16082017
In accordance with Environment Impact Assessment Notification of 2006
Ministry of Environment and Forests it is mandatory to obtain environment
clearance by submitting Form-I and prefeasibility report to carry out the mining
activities for proposed expansion However the E C proposal is subject to all
other statutory clearance
Ms Feegrade amp Co Pvt Ltd engaged Ms Ecomen Laboratories (P) Ltd
for conducting necessary environmental monitoring studies and preparation of
EIAEMP The presentation for Terms of Reference (TOR) was made on
21062018 before EAC and prescribed TOR was received vide letter No J-
110152492016-IAII (M) dated 3172018
This EIAEMP has been prepared based on the field monitoring collection
of secondary data and as per the TOR guidelines issued by the MoEFampCC
Public Hearing was conducted on 25102018 at Play Ground near Nadidih
Primary School of village Nadikasira under Koira Block of Sundargarh district
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CHAPTER-2
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
21 Location
The mine is located in Sundargarh district of Odisha The lease is at a
distance of 24km from the Barbil Rourkela state highway No 10 Road distances
to other important towns are as below
Barajamda 31 km
Keonjhar 82 km
Rourkela 131 km
Jamshedpur 172 km (nearest Air Port)
Koira and Guali are at the distances of 8 km and 3 km respectively The
location of the mine is shown in Plate No21
The co-ordinates of the corner points of lease boundary are as follows and
shown in survey of India Topo Sheet No 73 G5 (F45N5) is enclosed as Plate no
22
A Boundary Pillar 1 2105821 8501530
B Boundary Pillar 21 21057 35 8501538
C Boundary Pillar 26 21057 23 85015 25
D Boundary Pillar 35 21057rsquo46 85014 58
22 Topography
The area has more or less flat terrain with a few hillocks the highest RL of
615 meters and lowest 534 mRL The top of the hill is more or less flat This may
be the result of erosion by wind and rain water of the overlying soft lithological
formations The present relief of the locality is being controlled by the hard
resistant rocks now exposed on the surface The south-eastern corner of the area
shows a minor trough filled up with recent alluvial sediments
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The area is practically devoid of any nala or water-shed However the
Karo nala which flows along the western boundary of the area provides water
throughout the year to the inhabitants A few tube wells are also available for the
purpose of drinking water Two villages namely Nadikashira and Rengalbeda
fall with in the area (Refer Surface Plan Plate No 23)
23 Drainage
The mines area is not having any streams and almost entire area is
covered by laterite which is a very poor aquifer Karo River flows along the N-
W boundary
There are three major catchment basins in the buffer zone as below
i) Kundra Nadi - In the south-eastern part
ii) Karo Nadi - Over the central area
iii) Samij Nala - On the north-western part covering western
Slopes of western iron ore ridge
Nadidih and other mines around Guali are falling within the catchment
area of Karo nadi
The folded and fractured iron formation rocks bottomed by impervious
shale give rise to a number of confined ground water bodies with varying
profile Tube wells thus have water at depths of 35 to 40 m from lowest RL of
the area Hydrogeologically the buffer zone is mostly expected to be similar
The drainage map of the area is shown in Plate No24
24 Regional Geology
The iron and manganese ore bodies and associated rocks of Banded
Hematite quartzites shales phyllites and tuffs are rock units of pre Cambrian
Iron ore Series of Singhbhum-Keonjhar-Bonai range The formations are highly
folded The Nadidih and other deposit of iron ore and manganese are developed
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over the eastern part of overturned western limb of the major syncline The
younger rocks of Kolhan series consist of sandstones limestones and shales
While iron ore is formed as a result of enrichment of banded hematite
quartzite manganese occurs sporadically within the lower shales or phyllites
and as concentrations within the laterite capping formed over manganiferous
rocks
25 Geology of the Leasehold
This area forms a part of the core regional synclinal structure of Jamda
Koira valley The local lithological sequence of the area (a) Soil (b) Laterite (c)
Floats of Iron ore (d) Floates of manganese ore with laterite (e) Out crop of Iron
ore (f) Banded Iron formation However major part of this leasehold area is
occupied by laterite and soilfloat Laterite is exposed in the eastern blank of the
deposit and haphazardly in many other places with small extension The floats
consists of massive iron ore piece and laterite fragments intimately admixed
with soil The iron ore pieces can hardly be separated from the floats having
conglomeratic structure In few localities under composed parent rocks are
present In the north-western corner of the lease area banded manganiferrous
chert and shale are exposed Manganese ore mineralisation occurs in the
northern and north-western part of the leasehold area and iron ore
mineralisation covers the central and southern part
The iron ore mineralisation in this area occurs below 2 to 4 meters thick
ferruginous laterite cover At places exposures of iron ore occur right on the
surface Rich mineralisation of iron ore is seen in the smaller hillock located in
the southern part of the area
Geological Plan and sections are shown in Plate No25 amp 26 respectively
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26 Exploration
261 Exploration already carried out
Up to 2017-18 the lessee completed total 301 numbers of bore holes
covering a total depth of 1557190 m amp covering 114221 ha There is no
proposal for any further boreholes as exploration completed in all respect
27 Mineable Reserve amp Life of the mine
Iron ore is the main mineral under production from this mine
Considerable high and low grade iron ore is present in this mine Some
manganese ore is also present but ore is of very low grade However there is no
proposal to increase the production of manganese ore
Total Reserve 2802 Million Tonnes for Iron Ore amp 115615 metric tonnes of
Manganese Ore as per ldquoModification of Mining Planrdquo approved on 30122016
Mineable Reserve
Category Iron Ore Manganese Ore
Proved(111) 2802 million MT 115615 MT
Probable(122) - -
Total 2802 million MT 11561 MT
Life of the Mine Total reserve of ROM ore (proved amp probable) for both high
grade amp low grade ore will be 2802 million tonnes As per the target
production 6 million tonne per annum from mine excavation the total life of
mine will be 5 years The life of mine will be increased
i) If the reserve will increase due to ongoing exploration
ii) If the maximum target production will not be achieved due to statutory
problems
iii) If the threshold value will decrease from 45 Fe in that case total reserve
amp resources will increase
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In this mine another 19384 million tonnes of low grade iron ore is present in
form of old dumpsstacks
Total reserve of ROM ore of Mn ore will be 115615 MT As per the target
production 3600 tonne per annum from mine excavation the total life of mine
will be 321 years say 3 years
28 Grade of Ore
Iron ore
The cut-off grade of Iron ore is taken as 55 and threshold value of iron
ore will 45 Fe The details of grade of Iron ore on an avg are given
below
Fe 60 65
SiO2 074 227
Al2O3 14 146
P 003 0072
Grade of Manganese Ore
Mn 20 30
Fe 15
SiO2 13
Al2O3 7
P 015
29 Method of Mining
The mining method of Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine will be fully
mechanized to handle 7451million TPA of iron ore to produce 590million TPA
processed iron ore of + 55 grade The conventional opencast mining with
mechanized drilling with 110mm dia drill machine deep hole blasting
excavation by excavator of capacity 26 m3bucket capacity and stacking by loader
of capacity 12 m3 Excavator of capacity 16 m3 15 m3 will be used for feeding
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the crushing amp screening unit ROM iron ore will then be processed through dry
crushing ampscreening units To prevent generation of fugitive dust during
transportation of ore through trucksdumpers static water sprinklers have been
installed along the haul road within the mine for a length of 504 km Besides
that water is also being sprinkled through water tankers of different capacities
During excavation of ROM ore from Mines all the care will be taken to
avoid mixing of waste material with ROM ore
210 Drilling
Drilling will be done in the quarries for both overburden amp ore removal
Drill holes will be done by using drilling machines with drill bits of diameter 110
mm The maximum drilling depth will be 95 m including sub-grade drilling
The spacing amp burden will be 4- 45m amp 3-35 m
211 Blasting
There is no explosive magazine in the mine Whenever required blasting is
carried out by the vendors authorized by PESO
It is proposed to utilize rock breaker in the mines to avoid blasting
212 Production
i) Past production (in metric tonnes)
Year Iron (MT) Mn (MT)
1991-92 547201 775855
1992-93 10336435 1304510
1993-94 7509 575
1994-95 2125343 73761
1995-96 301570 Nil
1996-97 242550 1498
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1997-98 162140 83967
1998-99 174560 Nil
1999-2000 12014 479
2000-01 1673400 664
2001-02 1853700 Nil
2002-03 17384 Nil
2003-04 63194986 Nil
2004-05 129911544 Nil
2005-06 542230 Nil
2006-07 1180310600 Nil
2007-08 1164370650 Nil
2008-09 1461357963 Nil
2009-10 2122334261 Nil
2010-11 1880057180 Nil
2011-12 90779589 Nil
2012-13 824731178 Nil
2013-14 21600599 Nil
2014-15 31238351 Nil
2015-16 166551702 Nil
2016-17 254336027 Nil
2017-18 2878463680 Nil
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ii) Proposed Productionhandling during remaining Modification of
mining scheme period(2018-19 to 2019-20) (million metric tonnes)
Year
Proposed ROM Iron Ore from Mine Excavation
Proposed Low grade iron ore from Stack dump for dry and wet processing
Proposed Total handling of ROM Iron Ore
Proposed Production of Manganese Ore
2018-19 6 1451 7451 0003
2019-20 6 1451 7451 0003
Environment Clearance for the production of Manganese ore is already
accorded by the Ministry The present proposal is only for enhancement of
iron ore only
Mine lease will expire on 31032020
213 Generation of OB amp Waste
i) Existing waste Solid waste mainly consist of laterite lateritic Iron
ore BHQ BHJ shale alluvial soil etc Total 8300748 m3 of waste
material exists at present (2017-18)
Waste material is already dumped in Dump A-B amp C Waste material
with grade more than 45 will be upgraded to get saleable iron ore
ii) Details of waste generation during balance period of Modification of
mining scheme period (2018-19 to 2019-20)
Year
Waste generation
(m3)
Iron Ore
Proposed
Waste
generation(m3)
Manganese Ore
Proposed
Total Waste
generation (m3)
Proposed
Remarks
2018-19 542503 60800 603303
2019-20 366222 - 366222
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214 Waste Management Plan
The waste materials of Nadidih Mine is mainly laterite lateritic Iron Ore
(Fe 45) BHQ BHJ shale Lateritic soil etc The waste material generated will
be dumped partly in preselected dump yards amp partly used for backfilling
8300748 m3 of waste generated up to 2017-18 has been dumped in Dump A-B amp C
(Dump A-B 10943 ha C 1265 ha D 4296 ha) Another 2362340 m3 of waste will
be generated up to the end of life of the mine beyond 2019-20 Out of total waste
materials part material will be screened The lump ore is for further crushing to
produce sized material 2362340m3 of the waste material will be used for
backfilling of 20522 ha of exhausted part of quarry
Disposal of Waste Generated up to 2017-18
Year of Waste Disposal
Qty (m3) Location Height No of Terraces Area
Remarks
Up to 2017-18 8300748 Dump A B
Dump A amp B Height- 35 m (average) Area -10943 ha
Stabilized dump
Dump C Height-45 m (average) Area- 1265 ha
Presently working
Disposal of waste generation during remaining Modification of mining scheme
period (2018-19 to 2019-20)
Year of Waste Disposal
Qty (m3) Location Height No of Terraces Area
Remarks
2018-19 542503 Dump - C Total 02 nos of terrace at RL 625 amp 640m
2019-20 366222 Backfilling of D - Pit
Backfilled in 35 ha of D pit
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Disposal of proposed waste generation during life of mine
Waste disposal
Qty (m3) Location Height no of terraces area
Remarks
1 2362340
Backfilling of exhausted quarry in conceptual period
But the validity of lease period will expire on 31032020
215 Storage of Explosive
There is no storage of Explosive within lease area Blasting operation is very
less and frequency is also once or twice in a month Project proponent is using
rock breaker to avoid blasting The lessee has arrangement with authorized
vendor of PESO (third party) to carry the above blasting
216 Existing amp Proposed Equipments
Current List of Equipments
Sl
No Name Capacity Make
Total
availability
1 DTH Drill amp Compressor
110 mm amp 450 cfm IR 1
2 Rock breaker Tata-Hitachi
LampT Cater pillar
7
4 Dumper 20 MT
TataAshok
Leyland Hyva 43 within lease transportation
5 Excavator 116 m3 23 m3 Tata Hitachi
LampT Caterpillar
14
6 Loader 12 m3 9
7 Screening Plant (Mobile)
250 TPH150 TPH90 TPH
6
8 Crushing Plant (Mobile)
250 TPH150 TPH Autosand amp SR-1000
3 sets
9 Water Sprinkler 20000 lts amp
12000 lts Tata make
3
10 Dozer BEML 2
11 Jeep Mahindra 6
12 Ambulance + school van
Mahindra 1+1=2
13 Static Water Sprinkler
1 set (53 km)
14 Generator 50 KVA amp 110 KVA 2 sets
15 Tower light 50 KVA amp 110 KVA 10 sets
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Proposed List of Equipment amp Machinery
Sl No
Type of machinery
Capacity of each
unit Make of unit
HP of each unit
Total no of units
1 Hydraulic Excavator
26 m3 LampT
KomatsuVolvoCAT 260 HP 4
2 Hydraulic Excavator
116 m3 LampT
KomatsuVolvoCAT 14
3 Dumpers Up to 30
MT AMWVolvo 380 HP 40
4 Dozer BEML 305 HP 2
5 Loader 12 m3 BEMLHM 112 HP 14
6 Wagon Drill + Compressor
110 mm 450 cfm
AtlasCopcoIR 180 HP 1
7 Rock Breaker LampT 125 HP 7
8 Motor Grader 1
9 Mobile Water Tanker
12000 ltr 20000 ltr
90 HP 7
10 Mobile Screening unit
3 x 200 TPH 5 x 250 TPH 2 x150 TPH
10Nos
11 Mobile Crushing unit
3 x 150(primary)
3 x 150 1x 250 TPH (primary + secondary)
8 (in 4 sets)
12 Generator 50 KVA
110 KVA
3
13 Ambulance 1
14 Staff Bus 1
15 Jeep 6
16 Static water sprinkler
53 KM 1
17 Weight Bridge 50 tonne 6
217 Loading amp Transportation of Ore Waste
Saleable ore from ROM ore will be produced after screening amp crushing
Then it will be ready for dispatch Low grade iron ore from this mine will be
processed to get saleable ore which will then be ready for dispatch Iron Ore is
having a very good market in India amp abroad So after production it is
immediately saleable to sponge industries steel industries pellet plants pig iron
plants etc These plants are present in Odisha Jharkhand MP Chhattisgarh
and other parts of India China Korea amp Japan are the most important buyers
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from abroad Within the Mine both Iron Ore amp Waste Material will be
transported through dumpers of capacity 20 MT35 MT The sized Iron Ore and
Fines are transported to railway siding of Barsuan Bimlagarh Roxy and Rengra
etc through dumpers of capacity 27 MT From railway siding Iron Ore is
transported to buyerrsquos destination or port by rakes Sometimes Iron Ore is also
supplied to the Seaport by trucks from the mines through road Internal
transportation (35 metric tonnes dumper) will be 710 trips in a day and external
trips will be (27 MT dumper) 834 trips in a day
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CHAPTER ndash 3
PRESENT ENVIRONMENTAL SCENARIO
31 STUDY DESCRIPTION
311 Study Area
An area covering about 10 Km radius of the mining lease of Nadidih Iron amp
Mn Mine of Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd was taken and various features like
roads water bodies residential habitats transportation networks etc were
identified and other relevant data like population etc was collected
312 Study Period
The present study was carried out from March to May 2018 for three
months During the course of study primary data pertaining to the
environmental components like air quality water quality noise levels and soil
quality were generated Secondary data was collected from various government
sources in the district for Socio-economic and flora amp fauna
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313 Study Components
Table No 31
SNo Attribute Parameters Remark
1 Meteorology
Wind Speed and
Direction Temperature
Relative Humidity amp
Rainfall
Hourly recording at project site
2 Ambient air
quality
PM25 PM10 SO2 NOx
and CO
Eight locations (C-2 B-6) 24 hourly sampling twice a week for the paramenrs of PM10 PM25 SO2 and NO2
and other parameters and Heavy metals monitored once in a month
3 Water quality
Physical Chemical and Bacteriological Parameters as per APHA and IS standards
Seven locations (S-3 G-4) three for surface water and Four for ground water
4 Water flow Water flow Once during study period at two locations
5 Noise levels Noise levels in dB(A) Once during study period at Eight locations (C-2 B-6)
6 Soil
characteristics
Soil profile characteristics soil type and texture NKP value etc
Once during study period at Four locations
7 Socio-economic
Aspects
Socio-economic characteristics
Secondary data from Census-2011
8 Ecology Existing terrestrial flora and fauna
Through field visit and secondary data
9 Land use
Land use for different categories (Satellite Imagery amp Ground truthing )
Based on secondary data for core and buffer zone
Note C- Core Zone B ndash Buffer Zone S-Surface Water G-Ground Water
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A) GENERAL CLIMATIC CONDITION (SECONDARY DATA) 32 Climatic conditions
The area is characterized by extreme climate with very hot (42 degC)
summer and very cold winter (4degC) winter It experiences tropical and humid
climate which shows three distinct seasons viz summer rainy and winter The
summer is very hot and dry starting from March and continues till end of May
or early June The rainy season lasts from early June to end of September
October and November are the post monsoon months followed by a cold winter
which lasts till end of February
a) Temperature
The area experiences a wide variation in temperature in respect of both day
and night and seasonal Generally winter starts from late November and
continues till mid of February December is the coldest month The data
shows that the temperature goes up to maximum of 4000C in May and
comes down to a minimum of 110 0C in December Monthly average
temperature and humidity for 2012 is shown in Table no 32
Table No 32
Month
TemperatureordmC Relative Humidity ()
Max Min
Jan 25 12 72
Feb 30 14 53
Mar 35 18 375
Apr 38 22 47
May 40 25 475
Jun 36 26 61
Jul 30 24 835
Aug 30 23 865
Sep 31 21 855
Oct 30 16 775
Nov 27 13 72
Dec 27 11 625
Source httporienvisnicin
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b) Humidity
In general air is dry except in monsoon period Monthly mean relative
humidity varies from 53 to 865 The Relative Humidity data is shown
in Table no 32
c) Rainfall
The rainfall data collected from Keonjhar is shown in Table No33
Monthly Rainfall (mm) Recorded at Keonjhar
(2010-2012) Table No 33
MONTH 2010 2011 2012
January Nil Nil 116
February Nil 298 00 March 158 120 50 April 263 878 499 May 124 1631 162 June 1646 3588 1280 July 2713 2645 3471 August 2355 3851 5296 September 2284 5670 2829 October 103 416 483 November 78 03 894 December 367 Nil 00
Total Annual Rainfall
12134 18802 14964
Source httporienvisnicin
d) Wind
Data from the nearby IMD station Keonjhar has been availed The prominent
wind directions at Keonjhar are from south west and north east The data
indicates that variation in velocity ranging from 0 to 20 km per hour is common
in this area The directions become predominant from North West during May
to October The area remains calm for nearly 49 of the year The dry winds of
the northern plains are not common here
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However higher wind speeds may be present for a short period before the
rains during May and June These periods are quite short lasting not more than
an hour Dust storms and hurricanes are rare in this area
B) BASELINE DATA Environmental monitoring was carried out for base line data generation
during March-May 2018 for 3 Months Micrometeorology Ambient air quality
Water quality Water flow measurement Noise level Soil quality Socio-
economic amp Biodiversity study was carried out within 10 km radius of the lease
area
33 Selection of sampling stations
331 Micro-meteorological station
The meteorological data like temperature humidity wind speed wind
direction cloud cover and rainfall were recorded at site Wind speed and
direction recorder thermometer hygrometer and rain gauge were used The
meteorology station was kept on roof top of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mine office
(refer Plate No 31 for location of Meteorological Station)
332 Ambient Air Quality Location
The ambient air quality was monitored at 8 locations The details of the
monitoring locations are discussed hereunder and shown in Plate No 31
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333 Water Quality Locations
The water quality was monitored at 7 locations The details of the
monitoring locations are discussed hereunder and shown in Plate No32
Sl No Location Code
Name of Location
Distance (Km) (from Center fo Mine)
Direction GPS Coordinate
1 A1 Guest house 08 N 21deg582282N 85deg152425E
2 A2 Within lease area
030 NE 21deg574716N 85deg152377E
3 A3 Rengalberha
13 SE 21deg571911N 85deg154328E
4 A4 Parulipada 32 N 21deg593399N 85deg154679E
5 A5 Kalta 35 W 21deg58292N 85deg132036E
6 A6 Kashira 40 W 21deg55995N 85deg151813E
7 A7 Jhirapani 54 NW 21deg595238N 85deg13976E
8 A8 Shankhaparha 61 SE 21deg565098N 85deg184828E
Ground Water Locations
Sl No
Location Code Name of Location
Distance(km) from Boundry of Mine Lease
Direction GPS Coordinate
1 GW1 Guest House 07 N 21deg582260N 85deg152420E
2 GW2 Rengalaberha (Tape water) 15 S
21deg570340N 85deg145930E
3 GW3 Kendudihi (Bore well)
39 NE 21deg593790N 85deg161740E
4 GW4 Kalata (HP)
40 W 21deg575618N 85deg130150E
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334 Water Flow Measurement Locations For water flow measurement following 2 stations were selected in
buffer zone ( refer Plate No32)
335 Noise Monitoring Locations
Noise monitoring was carried out at 8 locations as per the details given
below (refer Plate No33)
Surface Water Locations
Sl No
Location Code
Name of Location Distance(km) Direction
GPS Coordinate
1 SW1 Karo River (up stream)
05 W 21deg574244N 85deg15228E
2 SW2 Karo River (Dn stream)
13 N 21deg582933N 85deg151615E
3 SW3 Topadihi Nala
56 NE 21deg593311N 85deg175575E
Water Flow Measurement Locations
Sl No
Location Code Name of Location Distance(km) Direction
GPS Coordinate
1 WF1 Karo River (up stream)
120 SW 21deg574135N 85deg15225E
2 WF2 Karo River (Dn stream)
030 N 21deg582912N 85deg151715E
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336 Soil Quality Monitoring Locations
Soil samples were collected at 4 locations as per the details given below
(refer Plate No33)
Sl No
Location Code
Name of Location Distance (Km)
(from Lease Boundry)
Direction GPS
Coordinate
1 N1 Guest house 08 N 21deg582282N 85deg152425E
2 N2 Within lease area 030 NE 21deg574716N 85deg152377E
4 N3 Rengalberha
13 SE
21deg571911N 85deg154328E
3 N4 Parulipada 32 N 21deg593399N 85deg154679E
5 N5 Kalta 35 W 21deg58292N 85deg132036E
6 N6 Kashira 40 W 21deg55995N 85deg151813E
7 N7 Jhirapani 54 NW 21deg595238N 85deg13976E
8 N8 Shankhaparha 61 SE 21deg565098N 85deg184828E
Soil Sampling Locations
Sl No
Location Code
Name of Location
Distance from site (Km)
Direction GPS Coordinate
1 S1 Within Project 01 - 21deg574728N 85deg152104E
2 S2 Rengalaberha
11 S 21deg57948N 85deg152858E
3 S3 Kalata
34 W 21deg58022N 85deg132534E
4 S4 Kendudihi 40 NE 21deg594628N 85deg161490E
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34 Sampling Procedure 341 Micro Meteorological Monitoring
Micro meteorological station was set up on roof top of Nadidih Iron amp
Mn Mine office Guest House to record various meteorological parameters For
recording various parameters following apparatus were used
a) Thermometer (for Temperature)
b) Hygrometer (for Humidity)
c) Anemometer (for wind speed)
d) Wind vane (for wind direction)
e) Rain gauge (for Measurement of rain fall)
The Cloud cover was recorded by visual observation of the sky in
oktas Hourly data of meteorology was used for preparation of seasonal wind-
rose diagrams
342 Ambient Air Monitoring
Time averaged in-situ sampling was adopted by passing a known
volume of air through a trap and a collecting medium (filter paper and
bubbler)Fine Dust Sampler and Respirable Dust Sampler were used for the
purpose
Analytical methods followed for ambient air quality monitoring
i) Particulate Matter less than 25 micron (PM25)
The samples for PM25 were collected on filter paper by Fine dust
sampler operated at maximum rate of 1667 lpm and concentrations
were determined gravimetrically on 24 hours basis
ii) Particulate Matter less than 10 micron (PM10)
The samples for PM10 were collected on filter paper by RDSFine dust
sampler operated at maximum rate of 12 cummin1667 lpm and
concentrations were determined gravimetrically on 24 hours basis
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iii) Sulphur-dioxide (Improved West amp Gaeke Method) Sulphur-dioxide measurement was done by aspirating a measured volume
of air through sodium tetrachloromercurate solution It forms a stable
dichloro-sulphitomercurate The amount of SO2 is estimated by the reading
from spectrophotometer at 560 nm
iv) Nitrogen Oxides (Modified Jacob amp Hochheiser Method) Nitrogen oxides were estimated by bubbling air through 01 N sodium
hydroxide (with sodium arsenate) solution to form a stable solution of
sodium nitrite The nitrite ion produced during a sampling is determined
using spectrophotometer at 540 nm by reacting the exposed absorbing
reagent with phosphoric acid sulphanilamide and NEDA
v) Carbon Monoxide [IS5182 (Part-X) 1976]
Grab sample of ambient air has been taken in the sampling tube The sample
is injected into gas chromatograph (with methaniser) where it is carried from
one end of the column to other During the movement the carbon monoxide
is converted into methane and sample undergoes distribution at different
rates ultimately separating from one another The separated constituents are
detected in form of distinct peaks in the plotter
Other parameters like Ozone and Ammonia were monitoredand analyzed
by Chemical method and Indophenol Blue Method respectively Benzene
BaP trace metals etc were monitored andanalysedas per CPCB guidelines
343 Water Quality Monitoring
As per the standard practice one sample from each station was collected
once during the season Grab water samples were collected in plastic container
by standard sampling technique Necessary pre-cautions were taken for sample
preservation
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The physical parameters viz pH temperature amp conductivity were
measured at site by using portable water analysis kit (century) DO was fixed on
spot as per Winklerrsquos method Parameters like hard-ness colour taste and
odour residual chlorine and free ammonia were analysed at the site
immediately after collection of water samples The parameters as defined
ldquoGeneral Standards for Discharge of Environmental Pollutions [GSR 422(E) and
GSR 801 (E)] were analyzed as per the procedures defined in IS 3025 and
ldquostandard methods for water and waste water analysisrdquo (AWWA APHA)
344 Water Flow
Water flow measurements were carried out at 2 locations by following
the procedures as defined in IS1192
Measurement of water flow in streams consists of two aspects viz
measuring the velocity of flow in stream and estimating the cross sectional area
of the stream at the points of flow measurement These aspects were carried out
in the following manner
Flow
[(v0 +v1)2 + (d0 + d1)2 + (v1 +v2)2 (d1 +d2)2 + (vn-1 +vn)2 (dn-1
+dn)2]w
Where v0 = 0 v1 = average velocity (msec) of water at point 1 v2 = average velocity (msec) of water at point 2 vn = 0
d0 = 0
d1 = depth of water in meter at point 1
d2 = depth of water in meter at point 2
dn = 0 w = width of each segment
For measuring the velocity of flow water current meter (semitron make) was
used The water current meter was dipped into the water flow and number of
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counts per minute were recorded These counts were used to estimate the
velocity using a calibration chart for the current meter
The width and depths of the nalla streams have been measured by
conventional techniques using measuring tape for width and pole for the depth
345 Ambient Noise Level
Ambient noise level monitoring was done by an integrating sound level
meter (CR-275) of Cirrus Research Plc UK in dB(A) Out door noise
measurements were made at a height of 15m above the ground and away from
sound reflecting sources like walls buildings etc
The Ambient noise level monitoring was carried out day and night as given
below
SlNo Time (hrs) Duration (minutes)
1 0800-1100 30
2 1400-1700 30
3 1800-2100 30
4 2400-0300 30
346 Soil Quality
Soil samples were collected and analysed by following standard
procedures diagnosis and improvement of Saline and Alkali Soils Agriculture
hand book no 60 of US Department of Agriculture
Objective of study was to know quality of different soil profiles its fertility
potential and biological status (from 0 to 30 cm) in the area
3461 Sampling procedure and analysis Samples were collected upto the depth of 0-30 cm from the surface at 4
sampling spots At each spot surface litter was scrapped and samples were
taken using depth sampler These samples were kept for some time for air
drying at room temperature Samples were stored in polythene bags with label
at the top
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Soil samples were collected with the help of core sampling tube and rammer
The debris upto the surface was removed with the help of spade then core of
measured size was kept on the cleaned soil surface which was hit vertically with
the help of rammer Once the core gets in the soil the soil gets fitted it was
taken out by digging the surrounding earth with the help of shavel (A manual
agricultural implement with a curved blade fixed into a wooden handle)
Samples were analysed for the following parameters
pH
Electrical Conductivity
Nitrogen
Phosphorous
Potassium
Calcium
Magnesium
Organic Carbon
Iron
Boron
Natural Moisture content
Bulk density
Grain size distribution
Cation exchange capacity
Biological status
35 Data Analysis 351 Meteorological Study
Meteorological data was recorded hourly for 3 months Calm condition
prevailed over 3675 of the time of the study period The predominant wind
direction was WNW over 10 of the time in which speed of 10 to 1010 ms was
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recorded The next predominant directions were west over 824 of the time in
which speed of 10 to 110 ms East over 70 with wind speed of 10 to 1010
ms was recorded The seasonal wind rose diagram for 24 hours period is given
in Plate No35
The maximum amp minimum temperature relative humidity () amp
Rainfall (mm) recorded during the season are given below
352 Ambient Air Quality
Ambient air quality was monitored at 8 locations within 10 km radius of
the project site The ambient air results are given in Table Nos 34 to 311 and
the overall Maximum and Minimum values are discussed below
Sr No
Month
Parameter
Temperature (0C) Humidity () Rain fall
Max Min Max Min mm
1 March18 4037 1805 9999 711 220
2 April18 4257 1938 9999 987 138
3 May18 4317 2187 9598 1688 380
SNo Parameter PM10(microgm3) PM25(microgm3) SO2(microgm3) NOx(microgm3)
Locations Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min
1 Guest house 8125 6274 5067 3310 1432 950 2096 1340
2 Within lease area
8550 6571 5653 3668 1676 954 2717 1490
3 Rengalberha
7831 5952 5158 3942 1133 751 1701 1069
4 Parulipada 8067 6134 5092 3428 1385 871 2138 1322
5 Kalta 7338 5948 4748 3298 1134 870 2145 1149
6 Kashira 6809 5048 4548 2681 1256 760 2146 1221
7 Jhirapani 6831 5130 4695 3499 1229 654 2315 1141
8 Shankhaparha 7090 5648 5039 3598 1268 656 2172 1041
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Out of 8 locations the maximum Respirable Particulate Matter (PM10) was
found within lease (8550 microgm3) amp minimum value (5048 microgm3) was found in
Kashira village
Exhibit No 33
Out of 8 locations the maximum Fine Particulate Matter (PM25) was found
within lease (5653 microgm3) amp minimum value (2681 microgm3) was found in
Kashira village
Exhibit No 34
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Highest SO2(1676 microgm3) value was within lease and lowest SO2 value (654
microgm3) in Jhirapani village
Exhibit No 35
Similarly highest NOX (2717 microgcum) value was found within in lease and
lowest NOX value (1041 microgcum) was recorded at Shankhaparha village
Exhibit No 36
Result of other parameters such as Ozone Ammonia Carbon Mono oxides
Benzene BaP and metals As Ni and Pb are given below
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Location Guest house (A-1)
Date O3
(microgm3) CO
(microgm3) NH3
(microgm3) C6H6
(microgm3) As
(ngm3) Ni
(ngm3) BaP
(ngm3) Pb
(microgm3) 10032018 4023 75821 1369 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
11042018 3961 66528 1158 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
12052018 4523 62547 1267 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Standard 10000 200000 40000 500 600 2000 10 100
Detection Range
- - - 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100
Location Within lease area (A-2)
Date O3
(microgm3) CO
(microgm3) NH3
(microgm3) C6H6
(microgm3) As
(ngm3) Ni
(ngm3) BaP
(ngm3) Pb
(microgm3) 13032018 4263 42561 1251 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
14042018 2564 50012 1231 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
14052018 3361 52563 1124 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Standard 10000 200000 40000 500 600 2000 10 100
Detection Range
- - - 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100
Location Parulipada (A-4)
Date O3
(microgm3) CO
(microgm3) NH3
(microgm3) C6H6
(microgm3) As
(ngm3) Ni
(ngm3) BaP
(ngm3) Pb
(microgm3)
20032018 4421 70589 1563 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
23042018 3695 70856 1560 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
22052018 3256 66598 1245 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Standard 10000 200000 40000 500 600 2000 10 100
Detection Range
- - - 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100
Location Rengalberha (A-3)
Date O3
(microgm3) CO
(microgm3) NH3
(microgm3) C6H6
(microgm3) As
(ngm3) Ni
(ngm3) BaP
(ngm3) Pb
(microgm3)
17032018 4362 58963 1120 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
19042018 4521 60053 1362 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
22052018 3852 60523 1023 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Standard 10000 200000 40000 500 600 2000 10 100
Detection Range - - - 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100
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Location Kalta (A-5)
Date O3
(microgm3) CO
(microgm3) NH3
(microgm3) C6H6
(microgm3) As
(ngm3) Ni
(ngm3) BaP
(ngm3) Pb
(microgm3) 06032018 3589 60323 965 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
04042018 2948 70089 1056 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
05052018 3265 65096 1123 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Standard 10000 200000 40000 500 600 2000 10 100
Detection Range
- - - 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100
Location Kashira (A-6)
Date O3
(microgm3) CO
(microgm3) NH3
(microgm3) C6H6
(microgm3) As
(ngm3) Ni
(ngm3) BaP
(ngm3) Pb
(microgm3) 03032018 3371 60896 1456 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
04042018 4156 50956 1123 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
05052018 4256 61236 1256 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Standard 10000 200000 40000 500 600 2000 10 100
Detection Range
- - - 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100
Location Jhirapani (A-7)
Date O3
(microgm3) CO
(microgm3) NH3
(microgm3) C6H6
(microgm3) As
(ngm3) Ni
(ngm3) BaP
(ngm3) Pb
(microgm3) 26032018 4961 70456 1120 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
28042018 4582 71223 1362 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
26052018 4012 71036 1023 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Standard 10000 200000 40000 500 600 2000 10 100
Detection Range
- - - 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100
Location Shankhaparha (A-8)
Date O3
(microgm3) CO
(microgm3) NH3
(microgm3) C6H6
(microgm3) As
(ngm3) Ni
(ngm3) BaP
(ngm3) Pb
(microgm3) 24032018 3856 60985 1123 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
24042018 2963 51256 1563 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
24052018 3756 42963 1023 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Standard 10000 200000 40000 500 600 2000 10 100
Detection Range
- - - 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100
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From the Graphs it is clear that all the parameters at all the locations are within
limit (As per NAAQS Limit)
353 Water Quality
The water quality monitoring was done at 7 locations within 10 km
radius area of lease
The water results are given in Table Nos 312 amp 318
Out of 7 samples collected from different locations 3 are from surface
water and 4 samples are from ground water drinking water
Ground Water
The water samples are from Borewell (Guest House GW-1) GW-2
Regelberha Village (Hand Pump) GW-3 Kendudih Village (Hand Pump)
and GW-4 KalataResult of Relevant parameters are given below
Code No
pH
Chloride
(mgl)
Fluoride
(mgl)
Nitrate
(mgl)
Iron
(mgl)
Hardness
(mgl)
Total Coliform
(MPN100ml)
GW-1 71 2200 052 532 0098 17200 Absent
GW-2 73 3200 047 1020 0150 18000 Absent
GW-3 75 3600 062 1020 0210 19600 Absent
GW-4 76 3000 048 1650 0220 16800 Absent
Desirable Limits
IS 10500 65-85 250 100 4500 030 300 Absent
The result shows that the contribution due to the mining is negligible All the
parameters are well within the prescribed limit of IS 10500
Surface Water The water samples are from Karo Nadi (upstream SW-1) Karo Nadi
(downstream SW-2) and Topadih Nala (SW-3) Result of Relevant parameters
are given below
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Code No pH TDS
(mgl)
Chloride
(mgl)
Fluoride
(mgl)
Nitrate
(mgl)
Iron
(mgl)
Total Coliform
(MPN100ml)
SW-1 71 12300 180 026 852 0140 210
SW-2 73 14500 2020 030 1102 0120 300
SW-3 70 12100 2400 042 1360 0320 260
Desirable Limits
IS 2296 (Class C)
65-85 1500 600 150 5000 5000 5000
The result shows that the contribution due to the mining is negligible All the
parameters are well within the prescribed limit of IS 2296 (Class C)
354 Water Flow
The Water flow measurement was carried out during summer 2018 at 2
locations The details of the findings are given below
Sl No Location Flow m3hr
WF-1 Karo Nadi (Up stream) 9875
WF-2 Karo (Down stream) 9456
From the result it is clear that the area has adequate supply of surface water
355 Noise
The noise level survey was carried out at 8 locations and the details of
the survey are given hereunder
Station Code Noise level in dB(A)
Max Min Day (leq)
Night (leq)
Ambient Noise Level (dBA)
N1 Guest house 705 445 685 468
N2 Within lease area 698 443 646 469
N3 Rengalberha
598 428 548 435
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Station Code Noise level in dB(A)
N4 Parulipada 576 426 546 439
N5 Kalta 556 416 526 436
N6 Kashira 516 406 452 421
N7 Jhirapani 530 425 508 436
N8 Shankhaparha 534 435 505 440
Ambient Noise Level
Ambient noise level Within Lease (N-1amp N-2) were found to be 685 amp 646
dB(A) at day time and 468 amp 469 dB(A) at night time respectively All the
values are well within the prescribed limit of 75 and 70 dB(A) for industrial
area in day and night time respectively Near Regelberha (N-3) Parulipada (N-
4) Kalta (N-5) Kashira (N-6) Jhirapani (N-7) and Shankhaparha (N-8) the
noise levels were also within the prescribed limit 55 dB(A) amp 45 dB(A) for
residential area in day and night time respectively
356 Soil Quality
Soil may be defined as a mixture of rock and mineral material with the
organic matter Soil is the net results of the action of climate and organisms
especially plant on the earth crust The data analysis of the soil monitoring
results collected nearby lease area are given in Table No319
From the results it can be concluded that the pH of soil is normal ranging
from 529-620 average nitrogen values were in low to medium range (2630-
2940 kgha) average potassium value is also in the range of low to medium (48-
50 kgha) However the average phosphorus values were found to be medium
(1220-1480 kgha) The phosphorus value may be improved by using DAP
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36 Socio-Economic Scenario
The socio-economic scenario in the 10 kms radius of the Nadidih Iron amp
Manganese Mine of Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd based on secondary data is
collected from statistical records 2011 census data has been used for
demographic features
The buffer zone falls under district SundargarhKeojhar of Orissa Forest
land occupies a major portion of the study area The study area comprises of 16
census villages with a total population of 28694 (Ref Table No 320) The study
area is a depository of minerals particularly iron ore The economy of the area is
therefore dominated by mining and related activity Agriculture is also practiced
and is dependent on the monsoons The mining activity has led to the socio-
economic development of this area which otherwise was a backward region of
the state
The study area is having a total population with 619 of SC 6665 of ST
together they constitute about 7284 of the total population
Demographic features of study area The villages falling within the study area are listed in the Table No 321 along
with the demographic features as per the census 2011
The summary of the demographic features are given in Table No 321 and
discussed in the following paragraphs
i) Population
The total population of 16 villages is 28694 The of Schedule Caste (SC)
and Schedule Tribe (ST) to the total population is 619 amp 6665 respectively
This shows the majority of the population in rural area is under ST
category
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ii) Village size
The total households in the 16 villages are 6453 The average household
per village is 403
iii) House hold size
The average household size is 445 in rural area
iv) Sex ratio
The sex ratio of the study area is 1013 female per thousand male
population in rural area The percentage of male and female population to
the total population is 4967 and 5033 respectively
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v) Literacy
The percentage of literacy in the area is 5331 The male and female literacy
to the total population is 3087 amp 2244 respectively
vi) Occupational structure of the study area
The details of occupational structure are given in Table No 321 The
percentage of total workers to the total population in the rural area is 4024
in which main worker constitute 2371 and marginal worker constitute
1653 and remaining 5976 constitute non workers
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Demographic features and other Statistics for the Study Area
(Rural Area) as per Census 2011 Table No 321
Sl Details No
1 Total population 28694
2 No of House hold 6453
3 Average family size 445
4 Average no of house hold per village 403
5 Average population per village 1793
6 Sex ratio ndashfemales per thousand males 1013
7 Percent of male population to total population 4967
8 Percent of female population to total population 5033
9 Percent of SC population to the total population 619
10 Percent of ST population to the total population 6665
11 Percent of literate population to the total population 5331
12 Percent of Male literate population to the total population
3087
13 Percent of Female literate population to the total population
2244
14 Percent of main worker to the total population 2371
15 Percent of marginal worker to the total population 1653
16 Percent of non worker to the total population 5976
Primary survey amp its validation with secondary data (Census 2011) Primary survey was conducted during March to May 2018 amp data collected
based on specific designed Questionnaire Villages covered are Kalta Kasira
Kendudihi Rengalbeda Barpada etc There has been increase in the population
amp other related factors since 2011(male population female population SCST
population literacy working population category of workers etc)
For the study area (rural area) as per the census 2011 avg family size is 445 whereas at present as per the survey it works out to be approx 5 as detailed below
As per the census 2011in the study area
As per primary survey(approx)
Avg family size 445 5
Avg households per village
403 450
Avg population per 1793 1900
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village
Male population 4967 50
SC population 619 7
ST population 6665 70
Literacy 5331 55
Male Literacy 3087 32
Female Literacy 2244 23
Working population 4024 45
Non workers 5976 55
Other information which emerged from survey
The study area is dominated by STST population
Basic issues which needs to be addressed are related to the following
1) Education amp communication
2) Health care amp drinking water
3) Alternative Livelihood amp environmental protection
4) Sports amp culture
5) Infrastructure development
Common problems health education transport road drainage employment fuel irrigation etc
Opinion about the project
Respondents are positive about the project amp feel that the expansion project will
bring positive changes in their lives bring prosperity amp solve their day to day
problems The project will bring in employment opportunities amp this will result
in economic amp social development of the people amp area
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37 Flora and Fauna
Study of the biological environment is one of the most important aspects of
EIA This again has a special importance in case of mining project due to its
location Mining leases and surrounding area is mainly located in the forest area
The biological communities are the good indicators of climatic and edaphic
factors It is important to conserve natural flora and fauna based on EIA of an
area EIA helps to identify the impact of the mining on the ecosystem and warns
to check the damage It suggests to take measures so that a particular ecosystem
can improve instead of further damage In the preset study mainly terrestrial
ecosystem is considered here
The study was under taken during post monsoon season 2012
The list of flora and fauna in the core zone is based on the site visit and
secondary data The list of flora and fauna in the core and buffer zone is
presented in the report
The authenticated list of flora and fauna as per the above study has been
incorporated Impact of the mine on flora and fauna is discussed in Chapter-4
The mitigation measures and funds have been discussed in Chapter-5 in brief
371 Scope
1 To assess the flora and fauna present in the core site (lease area) of the
proposed project and in surrounding Buffer areas (10 Km radius
range)
2 To document cultivated and naturally occurring species in the core
site
3 Assessment of species protected by specific legislation (Rare
endangered critically endangered endemic and vulnerable)
4 To identify designated locates and features of ecological significance
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372 Activities undertaken during the study
1 Flora survey
- Tree shrub herb climber and grass species identification and
enumeration
- Diversity of species under plantations
- Analysis of Rare-Endangered-Threatened flora
2 Fauna survey
- Documentation of Avian Reptilian Insect Amphibian Mammal and
other faunal diversity
- Observations by direct and indirect evidences (Direct evidence-
Sighting and hearing Indirect evidence- Pug marks nests and other
signs
- Analysis of Scheduled species
3 Habitatmicrohabitat diversity in the project site and surrounding
areas within 1 km 5 km and 10 km range from the site
4 Photo documentation
373 Survey Limitation
This survey records the flora and fauna evident on the days of the site visit
and field survey It does not record any flora or fauna that may appear at other
times of the year and as such were not evident at the time of visit The report
represents ecological status of the area evident during the particular period of
the study
This is an ecological report and as such no reliance should be given to
comments relating to buildings engineering soils or other unrelated matters
374 Approach of the study
To assess the ecological issues and document flora and fauna associated with the
project following tasks were undertaken
(i) Preliminary visit on the site
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(ii) Desk Study
(iii) Core zone and Buffer zone Survey
375 Methodology
3751Desk Study
The purpose of the desk study was to identify habitats and species of local
conservation value which may not have been present or apparent during the
survey visit (eg springmonsoon plants) The desk study was also helpful in
understanding the historical biodiversity and ecological status of the site
The desk study was carried out by referring the hard copy literature
related to ecology and biodiversity of the region or of other related areas
encompassing the proposed site
Literature survey was also undertaken by collecting and stating research
papers and reports specific to the region
3752 Habitat Survey
To collect data on flora (Herbs Shrubs and Trees) and fauna (Birds
Mammals) various strategies were practiced These strategies differed as per the
habit and habitat of concerned group of species
376 Flora
The structure and composition of vegetation and forest cover was studied
by using Phytosociological methods Extensive field surveys were undertaken to
analyze and estimate diversity density dominance and frequency of different
members of plant population
Observations were made in the forest area as well as in non-forest areas by
laying plots and adopting quadrate method The quadrate method includes
laying down square sample plots or units for quantitative analysis of vegetation
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The sample plot method given by Clements (1898) Philips (1959) Muller and
Ellenberg (1974) and Rau and Wooten (1988) EIA Hand Book (ch7 pp44)was
followed The Quadrate sizes of 1 m x 1m 5m x 5m and 10m x 10m were taken
for herbs shrub and trees respectively
Co-existence and competition both are affected directly by the number of
individuals in the community Therefore it is essential to know the quantitative
structure of the community To characterize the community as a whole certain
derived parameters are used ie Density Frequency Abundance Importance
Value Index (IVI)
The Simpson Diversity Index gives a clear picture of community structure in
quantitative terms
To summarize the following parameters were used during the Floristic diversity
and Phytosociological assessment
(i) Density Frequency Abundance
(ii) Simpsons Index
a Simpsons Index (D)
b Simpsons Index of Diversity (1 ndash D)
377 Fauna and avifauna
The assessment of wild fauna was mostly based on random sightings For
animals other than directly sighted secondary evidences were recorded through
calls dung boles scats and spoors rub signs signs of debarking drag mark etc
For birds actual counts at each sampling site were made by walk
through in a chosen one kilometer stretch of the site and the number of birds
were directly counted and listed Species list was prepared along with taxonomic
position of each species
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3771 Sampling Stations
Majority of the region falling in the 10 km radius consist of Mining
projects Agricultural landscapes and Forest landscapes are often interrupted by
mining projects
Sampling locations were strategically selected to collect maximum data on
vegetation pattern faunal diversity and habitat diversity In total 50 samples
were taken around 14 sampling locations categorized in 7areas demarcated as
core zone (lease area) and buffer zone (up to 10 km from leasehold) of Nadidih
Feegrade mine
The areas that were visited and sampled during the survey were
Name of places sampled Distance
from the site
Dominant Features
1 Siddhamatth RF
2 Baitarni RF
3 Uliburu RF
4 Near Torha nala
5 Near Teherai Nala
6 Forests around Teherai
7 Near Suna Nadi
8 Lakhraghat
9 Forests around Koira
Within 5-10
Km
Sal dominated mixed forest
areas
10 Karo RF Within 1-5 km Sal dominated forest areas
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11 Kathmal RF
12 Karo RF
13 Kathmala RF
14 Forests around Nadidih
15 Mendhamaruni RF
16 Project site area- Nadidih
Feegrade
Within 1 km Mining dominated zone with
some vegetation pockets in
the lease area and around it
378 Observations
Observations were made for all possible habitats and flora-fauna species
in and around the site (except micro-organisms) All possible landscape features
and areas in the site and buffer areas were visited to collect the required data
The observations recorded are site time and season specific observations
However the actual observation data was supported by the data obtained from
secondary sources (reports research papers literature survey) to gather a wide
and in-depth perspective
The project being a mining project the impact of the project can be
multifold and therefore the ecological richness and sensitivity of the locations
were examined critically All the major habitats in the buffer area were visited
and observation recorded
3781 Habitat and Forest Type Diversity
The location of the project ie Nadidih Feegrade Iron amp Manganese Mines
falls into the North Western part of Orissa state and is bounded on the North by
Jharkhand State on the South by Jharsuguda amp Sambalpur district on the east
by the Rourkela Forest division and the West and North-west by Chhattisgarh
state
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The region falling into the 10 km radius from the project location is
diverse in habitat and therefore study of Habitat and Forest type diversity was
undertaken to understand different types of habitats and forests that are
prevalent in the region
Habitats are decisive factors and determine the diversity and distribution
of flora and fauna in any given ecosystem Therefore it is vital to understand
dynamics and diversity of habitats and ecosystems in and around the proposed
project Actual field observation coupled with Toposheet and Google earth
images were used to characterize and distinguish landscape diversity in the
study site and the buffer area The overall examination was carried out by
making actual visits at various pre-marked locations in the core site (lease area)
and the region falling within the 10 km radius of the project location (Buffer
area) The buffer area was divided in to two parts (5km and 10km) to make the
assessment and interpretation convenient
The Core Zone
The core zone area is a mining project proposed for lease renewal and
production enhancement The Lease area is surrounded by other mining
projects On the Western and Northern side of the mine boundary there is a
forest range which eventually merges with the Karo and Uliburu forest range
Karo river flows along the ML boundary
Majority of the landscape in the lease area (core zone) is characteristic of
degraded natural landscape as it is a mined area On the edges of the lease area
towards the Western side there are some forest patches which are dominated by
young Shorea robusta and Diospyros melanoxylon (Tendu) vegetation Most of the
herb and shrub species prevalent in the open spaces were weeds such as Lantana
Ageratum and Eupatorium The forest patches towards the Karo nala is relatively
diverse while other areas are extensively dominated by Sal (Shorea robusta)The
small patches of forest vegetation near the lease area has potential for being used
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as nesting-browsing habitats for faunal species such as a Birds Butterflies
Moths Rodents Hare Reptiles and Lizards
Forest patch around the lease area The Sal dominated Mendhamaruni range
A typical Shorea (Tree) and Eupatorium (Shrub) dominated system prevalent in
most of the vegetation around the lease area
Areas within 5 Km Range
The area falling within the 5 km range from the Core site contains major part of
Mendhamaruni Karo Kathmal and Siddhamath reserve forests The landscape
contains various mining projects and most of the forest patches are therefore
discontinuous and the agricultural habitats are only limited near some of the
villages The overall landscape in 5 km radius consists of 60 percent mine
dominated degraded landscapes and 30 percent reserve forest areas The reserve
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forest areas of Mendhamaruni Karo Uliburu Kajhurdihi and Siddhamath
represent the natural landscapes of the region
Areas within 10 Km Range Buffer Region
Within the 10 km area comprising the Buffer region there are some major
reserve forests such as such as Mendhamaruni Karo Uliburu Siddhamath
Kathmal and Baitarani These forests represent the natural ecology of the region
and are mostly characterized by plant species such as Shorea robusta Diospyros
melanoxylon Diospyros montanna Terminalia arjuna Terminalia tomentosa
Anogeissus latifolia Buchanania lanzan Haldina cordifolia Madhuca indica etc The
overall landscape is undulating and the elevation ranges from 1900-2300 ft
The dominant vegetation in the forests seen in the Buffer region can be broadly
categorized as a Moist and Dry Sal Forest (Government of Orissa 1994) The
forest type prevalent in the buffer area can be classified on the basis Champion
and Seth classification (1968) as Northern Tropical Moist Deciduous Sal (80 )
and Northern Tropical Dry Deciduous forest (20)
Important tree species associated with Sal in these forests are
Anogeissus latifolia Bauhinia semla B vahlii Bombax ceiba Careya arborea Casearia
elliptica C graveolens Cassia fistula Catunaregam spinosa Chloroxylon swetenoides
Dalbergia latifolia Diospyros melanoxylon D montana Garuga pinnata Grewia
tiliaefolia Haldina cordifolia Hymenodictyon orixense Kydia calycina Lagerstromia
Macaranga peltata Miliusa velutina Mitragyna parvifolia Pterocarpus marsupium
Schleichera oleosa Spondias pinnata Symplocos cochinchinensis Syzygium cumini
Terminalia tomentosa T bellirica Trichilia connaroides and Ziziphus rugosa
Majority of the landscape falling in the buffer region is dominated by industrial
and mining projects wastelands and discontinuous agricultural landscapes
Natural landscape and forest cover is interrupted by various mining projects and
there has been cumulative degradation of the natural landscape Majority of the
reserve forests observed during the study were fragmented
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Summary of Habitat Diversity Survey
Approximate percentage of natural habitats or forest area in the Lease area 60-
70
Type of the habitat or forests system present in the Lease area
(i) Sal dominated forest patches
(ii) Moist mixed deciduous forests
Type of the habitat and Forest systems present in the Buffer region
i Northern dry mixed deciduous forests
ii Northern Tropical Moist Deciduous Sal
forests
iii Northern Tropical Dry Deciduous forest
iv Moist mixed deciduous forests
v Northern tropical wet evergreen or semi-
evergreen forests
vi Scrub lands
Bioogegraphic province
(1) Sal Zone
Potential vegetation type (2) Shorea ndash Buchnania-Terminalia
(3) Shorea-Terminalia-Adina Reserve forests in the Buffer region
Mendhamaruni KhajurdihiKaro Siddhamath Baitarani Uliburu
High diversity reserve forests
Karo RF Baitarni RF Low diversity reserve forests Mendhamaruni Kathmal
Siddhamath and Uliburu
National parks and Sanctuaries in the Buffer region None
Rivers in the buffer region Karo Torha
Dominating soil Grey greenish-grey brown to reddish-brown
Flora in the Core zone
The Core zone (Lease area) has small vegetation on the western periphery and
some plantation areas The species of plants observed in the nearby areas are
characteristic of disturbed and degraded natural systems The tree diversity
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indicated dominance of Shorea robusta but the herbs and shrubs diversity was
dominated by weeds and exotic species In total 89 species of plants were
observed in the core site (within the lease boundary) The floral diversity in the
core site included 32 species of trees 20 species of Shrubs 25 species of Herbs
and Grasses 11 species of Climbers and 1 species of Parasite
No species classified as Rare Endangered or Threatened were observed during
the study in the lease area But in the adjoining forest ranges there can be
presence of ecologically important and protected species
A detailed list of Flora observed in the Core site is shown in the Table No 322
During the quadrate study it was observed that Shorea robusta - Sal(IVI
144)followed byLannea coromandelicandash Shemat (IVI 33)Holarrhena antidysenterica
(IVI 20) and Acacia aurculiformis (IVI 16) were the most common species in the
core site Acacia aurculiformisis planted across at various locations as over dump
plantation
A detailed list of Phytosociological observation and calculation is represented in
Table No 333
Flora diversity observed in Buffer area
During the study various forest areas in the buffer region were visited and
quadrates were laid at regular intervals to collect representative data of floral
diversity of the region
In total 218 species were encountered during the study which included 71
species of Trees 51 species of herbs 40 species of Shrubs 36 species of climbers
15 species of Grass and 5 species of Epiphytes and Parasites
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Dominant species Various areas (Forest River Open landscapes) in the Buffer
region were examined and data was collected to understand species dominance
and composition in the buffer region
Almost all of the forest patches showed a heavy dominance of Shorea robusta (IVI
180) followed by other species such as Holarrhena antidysenterica (IVI 15)
Terminalia tomentosa (IVI 10) Anogeissus latifolia (IVI 75) Buchnania lanzan (IVI
7) Madhuca indica (IVI 68) Diospyros melanozylon (IVI 65) and so on
It can be clearly seen here that the overall forest composition is dominated by
Shorea robusta (Sal) and other Tree species are secondary associates The under
stories of almost all of the forested areas visited are very low in diversity and
density In the open spaces the area is occupied by Shorea robusta and Holarrhena
antidysenterica regeneration
Chromolaena odorata along with Ageratum conyzoides are the most common species
of shrubs prevalent in most of the locations Some forest area also has a Hyptis
and Cassia tora
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The Tree composition dominated by Shorea robusta
A typical Shorea robusta dominated forest ecosystem
Domesticated plants during the survey
List of plant species associated with plantations avenues and agricultural
landscapes (Domestic plants) were made In total 27 species of plants were
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observed to be very commonly used as domesticated species in the nearby
locations of the project site and the buffer region Most of these species are exotic
species Native species must be promoted to enhance the native ecology List of
Domesticated plants observed during the study can be seen in Table No 324
Agriculture and Horticulture plant species Some common plants planted in
orchards and plantations by locals are
Sr no
Fruiting plants Major Field crops
Vegetables
1 Mango Paddy Sweet Potato
2 Citrus Maize Chilly
3 Cashew Greengram Onion
4 Banana Blackgram Potato
5 Litchi Wheat Tomato
6 Guava Groundnut
7 Redgram
A rice farm system at one of the locations in the buffer region
Ecologically important species
Plant species form the basis of ecological interaction in nature In the web of life
and natural ecology the diversity density and abundance of plants species are
decisive factors More the native plants better is the associated faunal diversity
Documenting local species that are ecologically important may be helpful in
restoration and greenbelt development planning With the help of actual field
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observations and literature review a list of plant species that are ecologically
significant was prepared These plant species are considered ecologically
important as they attract and support faunal diversity These plants can be
helpful in restoration of natural ecology if planted in strategic composition
List of the Ecological Important plants found in the Buffer region is shown in the
Table No325
Rare Endangered vulnerable or protected species in the region
The project core and the buffer area falls into the Sal dominated moist and dry
deciduous forest ecosystem in North Orissa The floristic composition is totally
dominated by Shorea robusta (Sal) However there are also groups of key
ecological importance such as a Ficus Syszigium Terminalia Madhuca
Buchania Lannea and Garuga that are frequent throughout the composition
Other than the common species that represent the general structure of the forest
there are many species that are rare endangered vulnerable or nearly
threatened These species often have very niche temporal and spatial
distribution and may not be encountered during a short term study or survey
However a list of Rare Endangered Vulnerable or Near Threatened species was
extracted on the basis of literature review by analysis of the species distribution
and examining the possibility of being found in the buffer region There can be
around 25 species that are classified as Rare Endangered and Threatened (RET)
found in the forests ranges present in the buffer area
A list of these species is shown in Table No326
Only 7 species out of these 25 mentioned in the RET list were actually observed
during the study in the buffer region of the project
Summary of the Floristic Survey
Number of Tree species in the core site (Actual observation) 32
Total number of plant species observed in the core site during the study (Actual
observation) 89
Total number of species observed in the Buffer area during the study (Actual
observation) 218
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Rare Endangered vulnerable or protected species encountered in the project site
area None
Rare Endangered vulnerable or protected species encountered in the Buffer
area 7 plants species as Endangered and Vulnerable
Plant species like Rouvolfia serpentine (Endangered) Dalbergia
latifolia(Endangered)and Oroxylum indicum (Endangered) Pterocarpus
marsupium (Endangered)Symplocos racemosa(Critically Endangered) and
Embellia ribes(Vulnerable) are species that were found in the buffer region
during the survey
379 Faunal diversity
The Core Zone is a mining dominated landscape and therefore not much
sightings of Fauna was possible The Faunal diversity in the core site was limited
to Butterflies insects Rats and common lizards The core site has a very poor
Avifaunal diversity Possibility of bigger mammals is very low due to the
cumulative disturbance caused by the mine dominated landscape In the Buffer
zone due to the presence of Reserve forests there was a good diversity of Birds
Butterflies and Other insects
To study faunal diversity and richness in the area random sightings were
preferred and various methods of observation were practiced For reptiles stone
lifting was done rock crevices and wall space of structures in the site were
checked Amphibians were searched near the stagnant water pools and small
streams Insects were observed on underside of leaves nests rock crevices
bushes and other places Birds were studied by undertaking several field trails in
and around the site
The observations made during the study phase in the site are as follows
Mammal diversity
No mammals other than common Squirrel and domesticated cows or dogs were
seen in and around the core zone On random survey and talking with local
people it was learnt that Jackals and Sloth bear are found in the reserve forest
areas in the Buffer zone There were no leopard pugmarks encountered during
the study On the basis of direct sightings questions and indirect evidences the
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presence of Faunal species such as Wild Boar Jackals Fox Hare Porcupine and
Indian Mongoose were validated
List of Mammals that can be found in the buffer region is shown in the Table
No327
Avian diversity
In areas falling within the core site (lease area) and adjoining areas 26 species of
birds were observed during the study The observations were made based on
direct sightings and bird calls In the observed list of birds none of the species
were classified as Endangered or rare
While surveying the buffer area 70 species of birds were observed All of these
birds observed were of Least concern classification It must be noted here that
though the bird species recorded during the survey are of least concern
classification necessary steps must be undertaken to reduce the impact on the
reserve forest areas that support majority of the Avian diversity
A list of Bird species observed during the study is shown in Table No328
Domesticated animals
At some open spaces near the project location domesticated Urban diversity
specific animals such as a Stray dogs (Canis lupus) and domestic cows(Bos
primigenius indicus)are common in and around the proposed project site
Summary of faunal observations
Number of Bird species observed in core site 26
Number of Reptile observed in the core site 3
Number of Amphibian species observed in the core site 2
Number of Bird species observed in the 10 km radius 70
Number of Reptile observed in the 10 km radius 7
Number of Amphibian species observed in the 10 km radius 4
Domesticated animals found in the actual project site 0
Domesticated animals sighted in the MIDC area 2
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Mammal species sighted in the Buffer region Jackal Mongoose Black Nape
Hare Wild Boar
3710 Diversity Index Calculation
Diversity Index was calculated based on the observations made The diversity
Index was used to compare the core site and the buffer region
Core Site
(i) Simpsons Index (D) 0130
(ii) Simpsons Index of Diversity 1 ndash D 0870
Buffer Region
The buffer region can be further divided into 6 major areas The Diversity index
of these areas is given below
Sr No
Reserve forests Simpsons Index (D) Simpsons Index of Diversity 1 - D
1 Baitarni RF 0056 0944
2 Kathmal 0185 0815
3 Khjuradihi 0121 0879
4 Mendhamaruni 0103 0897
As observed from the above Table the buffer region is more diverse and rich
than the core site
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3711 Tables
Floral diversity in core site
Table No 322
Sr No Plant name Habit Family
1 Anacardium occidentale Tree Anacardiaceae
2 Buchanania lanzan Tree Anacardiaceae
3 Alstonia scholaris
Tree Apocynaceae
4 Holarrhena antidysenterica Tree Apocynaceae
5 Garuga pinnata
Tree Burseraceae
6 Cassia fistula Tree Caesalpinaceae
7 Cassia Siamea Tree Caesalpinaceae
8 Anogeissus latifolia
Tree Combretaceae
9 Terminalia tomentosa Tree Combretaceae
10 Shorea Robusta Tree Dipterocarpaceae
11 Diospyros melanoxylon
Tree Ebenaceae
12 Diospyros montana
Tree Ebenaceae
13 Bridelia retusa
Tree Euphorbiaceae
14 Pongamia pinnata Tree Fabaceae
15 Gmelina arborea Tree Lamiaceae
16 Azadirachta indica Tree Meliaceae
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17 Acacia aurculiformis Tree Mimosaceae
18 Acacia catechu
Tree Mimosaceae
19 Albizzia lebbeck
Tree Mimosaceae
20 Haldina cordifolia Tree Rubiaceae
21 Aegle marmelos Tree Rutaceae
22 Holoptelia integrifolia
Tree Ulmaceae
23 Trema orientalis Tree Ulmaceae
24 Butea monosperma
Tree Fabaceae
25 Careya arborea
Tree Lecythedaceae
26 Casearia tomentosa
Tree Flacourtiaceae
27 Heterophragma quadriloculare
Tree Bignoniaceae
28 Lagerstromia parviflora
Tree Lythraceae
29 Lannea coromandelica
Tree Anacardiaceae
30 Madhuca indica
Tree Sapotaceae
31 Mangifera indica
Tree Anacardiaceae
32 Pterocarpus marsupium
Tree Fabaceae
33 Adhatoda vasica Shrubs Acanthaceae
34 Andrographis paniculata Shrubs Acanthaceae
35 Barleria cristata Shrubs Acanthaceae
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36 Barleria montana Shrubs Acanthaceae
37 Calotropis procera Shrubs Asclepiadaceae
38 Ageratum conyzoides Shrubs Asteraceae
39 Cassia tora Shrubs Caesalpiniaceae
40 Combretum nanum Shrubs Combretaceae
41 Dioscorea pentaphylla Shrubs Dioscoreaceae
42 Jatropha curcas Shrubs Euphorbiaceae
43 Crotalaria juncea Shrubs Fabaceae
44 Desmodium gangeticum Shrubs Fabaceae
45 Desmodium velutinum Shrubs Fabaceae
46 Tephrosia sps Shrubs Fabaceae
47 Hyptis suaveolens Shrubs lamiaceae
48 Sida acuta Shrubs Malvaceae
49 Sida cordifolia Shrubs Malvaceae
50 Urena lobata Shrubs Malvaceae
51 Lantana camara Shrubs Verbenaceae
52 Tribulus terrestris Shrubs Zygophyllaceae
53 Loranthus longiflorus Parasite Loranthaceae
54 Dicliptera sps Herb Acanthaceae
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55 Hygrophila spinosa Herb Acanthaceae
56 Justicia betonica Herb Acanthaceae
57 Lepidagathis Herb Acanthaceae
58 Chromolaena odorata Herb Asteraceae
59 Eclipta prostrata Herb Asteraceae
60 Fimbristylis Herb Cyperaceae
61 Phyllanthus niruri Herb Euphorbiaceae
62 Tephrosia tinctoria Herb Fabaceae
63 Mimosa pudica Herb Leguminosae
64 Argemone mexicana Herb Papaveraceae
65 Limnophila indica Herb Plantaginaceae
66 Lindernia crustacea Herb Scrophulariaceae
67 Apluda mutica Grasses Poaceae
68 Chloris barbata Grasses Poaceae
69 Cynodon dactylon Grasses Poaceae
70 Dicanthium sps Grasses Poaceae
71 Dichanthium annulatum Grasses Poaceae
72 Eragrostis unioloides Grasses Poaceae
73 Heteropogon contortus Grasses Poaceae
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74 Iseilema laxum Grasses Poaceae
75 Oplismenus burmannii Grasses Poaceae
76 Setaria verticillata Grasses Poaceae
77 Themeda arundinacea Grasses Poaceae
78 Themeda quadrivalvis Grasses Poaceae
79 Cryptolepis buchanani Climber Asclepiadaceae
80 Hemidesmus indica Climber Asclepiadaceae
81 Ipomea carnea Climber Convolvulaceae
82 Rivea hypocrateriformis Climber Convolvulaceae
83 Dioscorea pentaphylla Climber Dioscoreaceae
84 Dioscorea bulbifera Climber Dioscoreaceae
85 Mucuna pruriens Climber Fabaceae
86 Smilax macrophylla Climber Liliaceae
87 Woodfordia floribunda Climber Lythraceae
88 Cissampelos pareira Climber Menispermaceae
89 Vitis tomentosa Climber Vitaceae
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Floristic diversity observed in the buffer area
Table No 323
Sr No Scientific name Habit Family
1 Acacia catechu Tree Mimosaceae
2 Aegle marmelos Tree Rutaceae
3 Albizia lebbeck Tree Mimosaceae
4 Alstonia scholaris Tree Apocynaceae
5 Annona squamosa Tree Annonaceae
6 Anogeissus acuminata Tree Combretaceae
7 Anogeissus latifolia Tree Combretaceae
8 Artocarpus heterophyllus Tree Moraceae
9 Bauhinia racemosa Tree Leguminosae
10 Bauhinia variegata Tree Leguminosae
11 Bixa orellana Tree Violaceae
12 Bombac ceiba Tree Bombacaceae
13 Bridelia retusa Tree Phyllanthaceae
14 Buchanania lanzan Tree Anacardiaceae
15 Butea monosperma Tree Leguminosae
16 Careya arborea Tree Lecythedaceae
17 Casearia tomentosa Tree Flacourtiaceae
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18 Caseria graveolens Tree Flacourtiaceae
19 Cassia fistula Tree Leguminosae
20 Chloroxylon swietenia Tree Meliaceae
21 Choclospermum gossypium Tree Choclospermaceae
22 Dalbergia paniculata Tree Leguminosae
23 Dalbergia sisoo Tree Leguminosae
24 Diospyros melanoxylon Tree Ebenaceae
25 Diospyros montana Tree Ebenaceae
26 Ficus asperrimia Tree Moraceae
27 Ficus beneghalensis Tree Moraceae
28 Ficus glormerata Tree Moraceae
29 Ficus infectoria Tree Moraceae
30 Oroxylon indicum Tree Bignoniaceae
31 Flacourtia indica Tree Flacourtiaceae
32 Garuga pinnata Tree Burseraceae
33 Grewia tiliaefolia Tree Tiliaceae
34 Haldina cordifolia Tree Rubiaceae
35 Holarrhena antidysenterica Tree Apocynaceae
36 Holoptelea integrifolia Tree Ulmaceae
37 Hymenodictyon excelsum Tree Rubiaceae
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38 Kydia calycina Tree Malvaceae
39 Lagerstroemia parviflora Tree Lytheraceae
40 Lannea coromandelica Tree Anacardiaceae
41 Madhuca indica Tree Sapotaceae
42 Mallotus phillipensis Tree Euphorbiaceae
43 Mangifera indica Tree Anacardiaceae
44 Meyna laxiflora Tree Rubiaceae
45 Miliusa velutina Tree Annonaceae
46 Mitragyna parvifolia Tree Rubiaceae
47 Morinda tinctoria Tree Rubiaceae
48 Ougeinia oojeinensis Tree Leguminoseae
49 Phoenix sylvestris Tree Palmae
50 Polyalthia cerasoides Tree Annonaceae
51 Pongamia pinnata Tree Leguminoseae
52 Pterocarpus marsupium Tree Leguminoseae
53 Randia dumetorum Tree Rubiaceae
54 Schleichera oleosa Tree Sapindaceae
55 Semecarpus anacardium Tree Anacardiaceae
56 Shorea Robusta Tree Dipterocarpaceae
57 Sterculia urens Tree Sterculiaceae
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58 Symplocos racemosa Tree Symplocaceae
59 Syzigium cumini Tree Myrtaceae
60 Tamarindus indica Tree Leguminoseae
61 Tectona grandis Tree Lamiaceae
62 Tephrosia tinctoria Tree Leguminoseae
63 Terminalia arjuna Tree Combretaceae
64 Terminalia alata Tree Combretaceae
65 Terminalia bellerica Tree Combretaceae
66 Terminalia chebula Tree Combretaceae
67 Terminalia tomentosa Tree Combretaceae
68 Vitex negundo Tree Verbenaceae
69 Xylia xylocarpa Tree Leguminoseae
70 Zizyphus jujuba Tree Rhamnaceae
71 Zizyphus rugosa Tree Rhamnaceae
72 Abutilon indicum Shrub Malvaceae
73 Adhatoda vasica Shrub Acanthaceae
74 Baliospermum montanum Shrub Euphorbiaceae
75 Barleria prionitis Shrub Acanthaceae
76 Caesalpinia bonducella Shrub Leguminosae
77 Cajanus cajan Shrub Leguminosae
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78 Calotropis gigantea Shrub Asclepiadaceae
79 Cassia alata Shrub Leguminosae
80 Cassia tora Shrub Leguminosae
81 Celosia argentia Shrub Amaranthaceae
82 Clerodendron infortunatum Shrub Verbenaceae
83 Clerodendrum serratum Shrub Vebenaceae
84 Colebrookia oppositifolia Shrub Labiatae
85 Corchorus aestuans Shrub Tiliaceae
86 Corchorus olitorius Shrub Tiliaceae
87 Crotolaria hirsuta Shrub Leguminosae
88 Crotolaria juncea Shrub Leguminosae
89 Desmodium triflorum Shrub Fabaceae
90 Ecbolium linneanum Shrub Acanthaceae
91 Eranthemum purpurascens Shrub Acanthaceae
92 Flemingia sps Shrub Fabaceae
93 Gymnema sylvestris Shrub Asclepiadaceae
94 Helicteres isora Shrub Sterculiaceae
95 Hyptis suaveolens Shrub Lamiaceae
96 Impatiens balsamina Shrub Balsaminaceae
97 Indigofera cassioides Shrub Fabaceae
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98 Indigofera trita Shrub Fabaceae
99 Lantana camara Shrub Verbenaceae
100 Leea asiatica Shrub Vitaceae
101 Leea indica Shrub Vitaceae
102 Leea macrophylla Shrub Vitaceae
103 Leonotis nepetifolia Shrub Labiatae
104 Leucas lanata Shrub Lamiaceae
105 Ludwigia octovalvis Shrub Onagraceae
106 Mimosa pudica Shrub Mimosaceae
107 Ocimum basilicum Shrub Labiatae
108 Orthosiphon sps Shrub Lamiaceae
109 Ruellia tuberosa Shrub Acanthaceae
110 Securinega Shrub Euphorbiaceae
111 Woodfordia floribunda Shrub Lythraceae
112 Loranthus longiflorus Parasite Loranthaceae
113 Macrosolen Parasite Loranthaceae
114 Viscum Parasite Viscaceae
115 Acampe praemorsa Orchid Orchidaceae
116 Vanda tesselata Orchid Leguminosae
117 Achyranthes aspera Herb Amarantaceae
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118 Acmella uliginosa Herb Asteraceae
119 Ageratum conyzoides Herb Asteraceae
120 Amaranthus spinosus Herb Amarantaceae
121 Ammannia octandra Herb Lytheraceae
122 Andrographis paniculata Herb Acanthaceae
123 Anisomeles indica Herb Labiatae
124 Argemone mexicana Herb Papaveraceae
125 Bidens bipinnata Herb Asteraceae
126 Bidens pilosa Herb Asteraceae
127 Boerhavia diffusa Herb Nyctaginaceae
128 Capparis sepiaria Herb Capparidaceae
129 Chrozophora prostrata Herb Euphorbiaceae
130 Chrozophora rottleri Herb Euphorbiaceae
131 Cleome viscosa Herb Cappraceae
132 Commelina benghalensis Herb Commelinaceae
133 Commelina maculata Herb Commelinaceae
134 Commelina sps Herb Commelinaceae
135 Cyanotis fasciculata Herb Commelinaceae
136 Cyanotis tuberosa Herb Commelinaceae
137 Cyperus rotundus Herb Cyperaceae
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138 Cyperus sps Herb Cyperaceae
139 Desmodium gangeticum Herb Leguminosae
140 Dicliptera sps Herb Acanthaceae
141 Eclipta prostrata Herb Asteraceae
142 Fimbristylis Herb Cyperaceae
143 Hygrophila spinosa Herb Acanthaceae
144 Lepidagathis Herb Acanthaceae
145 Limnophila indica Herb Plantaginaceae
146 Lindernia crustacea Herb Scrophulariaceae
147 Mimosa pudica Herb Leguminosae
148 Parthenium hysterophorus Herb Asteraceae
149 Phyllanthus niruri Herb Euphorbiaceae
150 Physalis micrantha Herb Euphorbiaceae
151 Pozoulzia pentandra Herb Urticaceae
152 Rostellularia crinita Herb Acanthaceae
153 Sida cordifolia Herb Malvaceae
154 Smithia conferta Herb Leguminosae
155 Spermacoce articularis Herb Rubiaceae
156 Spermacoce pusila Herb Rubiaceae
157 Spilanthes paniculata Herb Asteraceae
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158 Stylosanthes hamata Herb Fabaceae
159 Synedrella nodiflora Herb Asteraceae
160 Tephrosia purpurea Herb Leguminosae
161 Torenia sps Herb Scrophulariaceae
162 Tribulus terrestris Herb Zygophyllaceae
163 Tridax procumbens Herb Asteraceae
164 Triumfetta rhomboidea Herb Tiliaceae
165 Urena lobata Herb Malvaceae
166 Alternenthera erecta Herb Amaranthaceae
167 Dichanthium annulatum Grass Gramineae
168 Apluda sps Grass Gramineae
169 Chloris barbata Grass Gramineae
170 Chrysopgon montanus Grass Gramineae
171 Cynodon dactylon Grass Gramineae
172 Dactyloctenium aegyptiacum Grass Gramineae
173 Echinochloa colonum Grass Gramineae
174 Eragrostis tenella Grass Gramineae
175 Eragrostis unioloides Grass Gramineae
176 Eulaliopsis binata Grass Gramineae
177 Heteropogon contortus Grass Gramineae
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178 Ischaemum pilosum Grass Gramineae
179 Panicum pumilum Grass Gramineae
180 Pennisetum hohenackeri Grass Gramineae
181 Sehima sulcatum Grass Gramineae
182 Themeda quadrivalvis Grass Gramineae
183 Abrus precatorius Climber Leguminosae
184 Ampelocissus Climber Vitaceae
185 Argyreia Climber Convolvulaceae
186 Aristolochia indica Climber Aristolochiaceae
187 Bauhinia vahlii Climber Leguminosae
188 Butea superba Climber Leguminosae
189 Calycopteris floribunda Climber Combretaceae
190 Cardiospermum halicacabum Climber Anacardiaceae
191 Celastrus paniculata Climber Celastraceae
192 Clitoria biflora Climber Leguminosae
193 Coccinia grandis Climber Cucurbitaceae
194 Combretum decandrum Climber Combretaceae
195 Combretum ovalifolium Climber Combretaceae
196 Cryptolepis buchanani Climber Asclepiadaceae
197 Cuscuta reflexa Climber Convolvulaceae
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198 Dioscorea bulbifera Climber Dioscoreaceae
199 Dioscorea dremona Climber Dioscoreaceae
200 Evolvulus alsinoides Climber Convolvulaceae
201 Indigofera linifolia Climber Leguminosae
202 Indigofera pulchella Climber Leguminosae
203 Ipmoea hederifolia Climber Convolvulaceae
204 Ipomoea aquatica Climber Convolvulaceae
205 Ipomoea carnea Climber Convolvulaceae
206 Ipomoea pes caprae Climber Convolvulaceae
207 Jasminum arborescens Climber Oleaceae
208 Lagenaria siceraria Climber Cucurbitaceae
209 Luffa acutangula Climber Cucurbitaceae
210 Momordica dioica Climber Cucurbitaceae
211 Mucuna pruriens Climber Leguminosae
212 Mukia maderaspatana Climber Cucurbitaceae
213 Smilax macrophylla Climber Liliaceae
214 Tinospora cordifolia Climber Menispermaceae
215 Trichosanthes cucumerina Climber Cucurbitaceae
216 Trichosanthes cucumerina Climber Cucurbitaceae
217 Vigna trilobata Climber Fabaceae
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218 Ziziphus oenoplia Climber Rhamnaceae
Checklist of Domestic plant species observed in and around the actual project
location
Table No 324
Sr No Botanical Name Family Local Name Habitat Status
1 Acacia auriculiformis ACunnexBenth
Mimosaceae Australian babhul
Tree E
2 Anacardium occidentale Linn
Anacardiaceae Kaju Tree E
3 Callistemon Citrinus (Curtis) Stapf
Myrtaceae Bottle brush Tree E
4 Cassia siamea leguminoasae Chakunda Tree E
5 Gmelina arbore linn Casurinaceae Suru Tree N
6 Delonix regia Fabaceae Gulmohar Tree E
7 Grevillea robusta A Cunn Proteaceae Silver Oak Tree E
8 Leucaena leucocephala (Lamk) De Wit
Mimosaceae Subabhul Tree E
9 Manilkara zapota (Linn) van Royen
Sapotaceae Chiku Tree E
10 Plumeria alba Linn Apocynaceae Chapha (Pa) Tree E
11 Plumeria rubra linn Apocynaceae lal chafa Tree E
12 Polyalthia longifolia (Sonn) Thw
Annonaceae Asupalav (Pasarat)
Tree E
13 Psidium guajava Linn Myrtaceae Peru Tree E
14 Caesalpinia pulcherima (Linn) Sw
Caesalpiniaceae Shankasur Shrub E
15 Musa paradisiaca X Musaceae Banana Shrub E
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16 Lantana camara Linn Verbenaceae Ghaneri Herb E
17 Aegle marmelos (Linn ) Correa
Rutaceae Bel Tree N
18 Artocarpus heterophyllus Lamk
Moraceae Phanas Tree N
19 Cicca acida (L) Marr Phyllanthaceae Amla Tree N
20 Citrus acida Myrtaceae Lemon Tree N
21 Madhuca indica Gmel Sapotaceae Moha Tree N
22 Mangifera indica Linn Anacardiaceae Amba Tree N
23 Bambusa bambos (L) Voss Poaceae Bamboo Grass N
24 Tectona grandis Lamiaceae Sagwan Tree N
25 Moringa pterigosperma Gaertn
Moringaceae Shevga Tree N
26 Michelia champaka Magnoliaceae Champa Tree N
27 Annona squamosa Annonaceae Sitaphal Tree N
Ecologically Important Species Table No 325
Sr No Plant species
Common Name Family Habit Status
Main Attractant for animals
1 Acacia catechu Khair Leguminosae Tree Native Flowers
2 Aegele marmelos Bel Rutaceae Tree Native Flowers and fruits
3 Albizia lebbeck Kala-siris Leguminosae Tree Native Flower and Fruits
4 Anogeissus latifolia Dhaora Sappotaceae Tree Native Fruits
5 Bauhinia purpurea Keolar Leguminosae Tree Native Flowers
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6 Bauhinia racemosa Asta Leguminosae Tree Native Flowers
7 Bombax ceiba Semal Malvaceae Tree Native Flowers
8 Bridelia retusa Kasai Euphorbiaceae Tree Native Fruits
9 Buchanania latifolia Achar Anacardiaceae Tree Native Fruits
10 Butea monosperma Palas Leguminosae Tree Native Flowers
11 Carreya arborea Kumbhi Lecythedaceae Tree Native Flowers
12 Casaeria graveolens Gilchi Samydaceae Tree Native
13 Cassia fistula Amaltas Leguminosae Tree Native Fruits
14 Chloroxylon swietenia Bhirra Meliaceae Tree Native
15 Dalbergia latifolia Shisham Leguminosae Tree Native
16 Dalbergia sisoo Sisoo Leguminosae Tree Native Fruits
17 Diospyros melanoxylon Tendu Ebenaceae Tree Native Fruits
18 Diospyros montana Bistendu Ebenaceae Tree Native Fruits
19 Ficus benghalensis Bar Moraceae Tree Native Fruits
20 Ficus glomerata Gular Moraceae Tree Native Fruits
21 Ficus infectoria Pakar Moraceae Tree Native Fruits
22 Ficus religiosa Pipal Moraceae Tree Native Fruits
23 Flacourtia indica Native Fruits
24 Garuga pinnata Kekad Burseraceae Tree Native Flowers and fruits
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25 Gmelina arborea Gamari Verbenaceae Tree Native Flower
26 Grewia tilifolia Dhaman Tiliaceae Tree Native Flower
27 Holoptelia integrifolia Chirol Ulmaceae Tree Native Fruit
28 Lagerstroemia parviflora Seja Lythraceae Tree Native Flower
29 Lannea coromondalica Jhingan Anacardiaceae Tree Native Fruits
30 Madhuca longifolia Mahua Euphorbiaceae Tree Native Flowers
31 Mangifera indica Am Anacardiaceae Tree Native Flower and Fruits
32 Pongamia pinnata Karanj Leguminosae Tree Native Flowers
33 Pterocarpus marsupium Bijasal Leguminosae Tree Native Fruits
34 Schleichera oleosa Kusum Sapindaceae Tree Native Fruits
35 Shorea robusta Sal Dipterocarpaceae Tree Native Fruits
36 Sterculia urens Kulu Sterculiaceae Tree Native Fruits
37 Tamarindus indica Imli Leguminosae Tree Introduced Fruits
38 Tectona grandis Sagon Verbenaceae Tree Native Flowers
39 Terminalia arjuna Arjun Combretaceae Tree Native Fruits and flowers
40 Terminalia belerica Bahera Combretaceae Tree Native Flowers
41 Terminalia chebula Harra Combretaceae Tree Native Flowers
42 Terminalia tomentosa Tondri Combretaceae Tree Native Flowers
Rare Endangered Threatened or Volnerable species ( in the Odisha state )
that may have distribution in the reserve forests in the Buffer zone
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Table No 326
Sr no Scientific name Status Orissa
1 Saraca asoca CR
2 Symplocos racemosa CR
3 Cordia macleodii EN
4 Gloriosa superba EN
5 Mucuna gigantea EN
6 Oroxylon indicum EN
7 Piper longum EN
8 Pterocarpus marsupium EN
9 Rovolfia serpentina EN
10 Stereospermum picta EN
11 Uraria picta EN
12 Xylocarpus granatum EN
13 Celastrus paniculatus VU
14 Crateva magna VU
15 Embellia ribes VU
16 Garcinia zanthochymus VU
17 Gardenia gummifera VU
18 Gnetum ula VU
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19 Hedychium coronarium VU
20 Litsea VU
21 Operculina turpethum VU
22 Merremia turpethum VU
23 Pueraria tuberosa VU
24 Strychnos potatorum VU
25 Eulohia herbacea NT
Mammal in Buffer area
Table No 327
Sr
No
Common
Name
Scientific
Name
Family Feed
ing
Stat
us
Schedule
of
Wildlife
(Protectio
n) Act
1972)
IUCN
Category
Core
Zone
Buffer
Zone
Mammals
1 Hyaena Hyaena
hyaena
Hyaenidae C III Near
Threatened
- +
2 Jackal Canis aureus Canidae C II Least
Concern
- +
3 Fox Vulpes
bengalensis
Canidae C - Least
Concern
- -
4 Barking
deer
Muntiacus
muntjak
Cervidae H III Least
Concern
- -
5 Spotted deer Axis axis Cervidae H III Least
Concern
- +
6 Blue bull Boselaphus
tragocamelus
Bovidae H III Least
Concern
- -
7 Sambar Rusa unicolor Cervidae H III Vulnerable - -
8 Wild Boar Sus scrofa Suidae H III Least - -
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Sr
No
Common
Name
Scientific
Name
Family Feed
ing
Stat
us
Schedule
of
Wildlife
(Protectio
n) Act
1972)
IUCN
Category
Core
Zone
Buffer
Zone
C Concern
9 Striped
squirrel
Funambulus
pennati
Sciuridae H - - + +
10 Field rat Bandicota
bengalensis
Muridae H
C
- Least
Concern
- -
11 Porcupine Hystrix indica Hystricidae H IV Least
Concern
- -
12 Hare Lepus
nigricollis
Ochotonidae H - Least
Concern
- +
13 Jungle cat Felis chaus Felidae C II Least
Concern
- -
14 Mongoose Herpestes
edwardsii
Herpestidae C II Least
Concern
+ +
15 Indian ratel Mellivora
capensis
Mustelidae H III Least
Concern
- -
16 Otter Lutrogale
perspicillata
Mustelidae C - Vulnerable - -
17 Langur Presbytis
entellus
Cercopithecida
e
H II - - +
18 Rhesus
macaque
Macaca
mulatta
Cercopithecida
e
H II Least
Concern
- +
19 Fruit bat Cynopterus
sphinx
Pteropodidae H - Least
Concern
- -
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Avifauna observed in the Core zone
Table No 328
Sr No Common name Scientific name
Schedule of Wildlife
(Protection) Act 1972)
1 Common Myna Acridotheres tristis
-
2 Common Swift Apis affinis
-
3 Grey heron Ardea cinerea
-
4 Indian Pond Heron Ardeola grayii
-
5 Cattle egret Bubulcus ibis
-
6 Blue rock pigeon Columba livia
IV
7 Long-billed Crow Corvus macrorhynchos
-
8 House Crow Corvus splendens
-
9 Asian palm swift Cypsiurus balasiensis
-
10 Black Drongo Dicrurus macrocercus
-
11 Little egret Egretta garzetta
-
12 White-throated Kingfisher Halcyon pileata
-
13 Long-tailed shrike Lanius schach
-
14 Green Bee-eater Merops orientalis
-
15 Black Kite (Pariah Kite) Milvus migrans
-
16 Purple Sunbird Nectarinia asiatica
-
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17 Black-naped Oriole Oriolus chinensis
-
18 Black hooded oriole Oriolus xanthornus
-
19 Common tailorbird Orthotomus sutorius
-
20 House sparrow Passer domesticus
-
21 Baya Weaver Ploceus philippinus
-
22 Plain Prinia Prinia inornata
-
23 Ashy Prinia Prinia socialis
-
24 Red vented bulbul Pycnonotus cafer
-
25 Spotted dove Stigmatopelia chinensis
-
26 Black Kite (Pariah Kite) Milvus migrans
-
27 Purple Sunbird Nectarinia asiatica
-
28 Black-naped Oriole Oriolus chinensis
-
29 Black hooded oriole Oriolus xanthornus
-
Avifauna observed in the Buffer area
Table No 329
Sr No Common name Scientific name
Schedule of Wildlife
(Protection) Act 1972)
1 Asian palm swift Cypsiurus balasiensis
-
2 Black Drongo Dicrurus macrocercus
-
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3 Black hooded oriole Oriolus xanthornus
-
4 Black Kite (Pariah Kite) Milvus migrans
-
5 Black Shouldered kite Elanus caeruleus
-
6 Black-naped Oriole Oriolus chinensis
-
7 Blue rock pigeon Columba livia
-
8 Brahminy kite Haliastur indus
-
9 Cattle egret Bubulcus ibis
-
10 Common iora Aegithina tiphia
-
11 Common myna Acridotheres tristis
-
12 Common tailorbird Orthotomus sutorius
-
13 Green Bee-eater Merops orientalis
-
14 Grey heron Ardea cinerea
-
15 House crow Corvus splendens
-
16 House sparrow Passer domesticus
-
17 House Swift Apus affinis
-
18 Indian Pond Heron Ardeola grayii
-
19 Indian robin Saxicoloides fulicatus
-
20 Indian Roller Coracias benghalensis
-
21 Large-billed Crow (Jungle Crow)
Corvus macrorhynchos -
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22 Little egret Egretta garzetta
-
23 Little swift Apus affinis
-
24 Oriental magpie robin Copsychus saularis
-
25 Tickells Flowerpecker Dicaeum erythrorhynchos
-
26 Purple Sunbird Nectarinia asiatica
-
27 Red vented bulbul Pycnonotus cafer
-
28 Red wattled lapwing Vanellus indicus
-
29 Red whiskered bulbul Pycnonotus jocosus
-
30 Yellow Wagtail Motacilla flava
-
31 Alexandrine Parakeet Psittacula eupatria
-
32 Asian Paradise- Flycatcher Terpsiphone paradisi
-
33 Black headed cuckooshrike Coracina melaschistos
-
34 Brainfever bird Hierococcyx varius
-
35 Brown-headed Barbet Megalaima zeylanica
-
36 Chestnut-shouldered Petronia Petronia xanthocollis
-
37 Common Babbler Turdoides caudatus
-
38 Common Sandpiper Actitis hypoleucos
-
39 Greater Coucal Centropus sinensis
-
40 Grey Junglefowl Gallus sonneratii
-
41 Jungle Babbler Turdoides striatus
-
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42 laughing dove Stigmatopelia senegalensis
-
43 Lesser whistling duck Dendrocygna javanica
-
44 Little cormorant Phalacrocorax niger
-
45 Long-tailed Shrike Lanius schach
-
46 UnID Prinia -
-
47 Median egret Mesophoyx intermedia
-
48 Oriental honey buzzard Pernis ptilorhynchus
-
49 Oriental white eye Zostrops palpebrosus
-
50 Paddyfield Pipit Anthus rufulus
-
51 Pied bushchat Saxicola caprata
-
52 Purple rumped sunbird Leptocoma zeylonica
-
53 Red collared dove Streptopelia tranquebarica
-
54 Red rumped swallow Cecropis daurica
-
55 River tern Sterna aurantia
-
56 Rose-ringed Parakeet Psittacula krameri
-
57 Rufous treepie Dendrocitta vagabunda
-
58 Scarlet Minivet Pericrocotus flammeus
-
59 Small blue kingfisher Alcedo atthis
-
60 Spotted dove Stigmatopelia chinensis
-
61 Tickells Blue Flycatcher Cyornis tickelliae
-
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62 Variable Wheatear Oenanthe picata
-
63 White breasted waterhen Amaurornis phoenicurus
-
64 White browed wagtail Motacilla maderaspatensis
-
65 White throated kinfisher Halcyon smyrnensis
-
66 White-browed fantail flycathcher
Rhipidura aureola -
67 Wire tailed swallow Hirundo smithii
-
Checklist Reptiles and Amphibians
Checklist Reptiles and Amphibians in the Core Site
Table No 330
r No Common name Scientific name Group
Schedule of Wildlife
(Protection) Act 1972)
1 Common Indian toad Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis
Amphibian IV
2 Indian Bull frog Hoplobatrachus tigerinus
Amphibian IV
3 Asian House Gecko Hemidactylus frenatus Reptile -
4 Common Skink Mabuya carinata Reptile -
5 Indian Garden Lizard Calotes versicolor Reptile -
Checklist of reptiles and amphibians in Buffer region Table No 331
Sr No Common name Scientific name Group
Schedule of Wildlife
(Protection) Act 1972)
1 Common Indian Toad Bufo melanostictus Amphibian IV
2 Skipper Frog Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis
Amphibian IV
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3 Asian House Gecko Hemidactylus frenatus Reptile -
4 Southern Green Calotes Calotes calotes Reptile -
5 Common Skink Mabuya carinata Reptile -
6 Indian Garden Lizard Calotes versicolor Reptile -
7 Indian Bull Frog Hoplobatrachus tigerinus
Amphibian IV
8 Common Tree Frog Polypedates maculatus Amphibian IV
9 Spotted Rock Gecko Hemidactylus maculatus
Reptile -
10 Indian Rat Snake Ptyas mucosa Reptile II
11 Checkered Keelback Water Snake
Xenochropis piscator Reptile -
Ecological analysis of the Core zone
Table No 332
Sr No Plant species
Frequency
Abundance
Density Relative Frequncy
Relative Density
Diversity Index
1 Shorea Robusta
6000 133 080 1622 1404
0870
2
Holarrhena antidysenterica
5000 160 080 1351 1404
3 Terminalia tomentosa
5000 140 070 1351 1228
4 Anogeissus latifolia
4000 175 070 1081 1228
5 Buchanania lanzan
6000 133 080 1622 1404
6 Madhuca indica
5000 180 090 1351 1579
7 Diospyros melanoxylon
6000 167 100 1622 1754
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Phytosociological data by location wise
Table No333
Location Scientific name Frequency Abundance Density
Relative Frequncy
Relative Density
Diversity Index
Baitarni RF Shorea Robusta 5000 160 080 658 708
0944
Holarrhena antidysenterica
4000 125 050 526 442
Madhuca indica 6000 117 070 789 619
Diospyros melanoxylon
7000 129 090 921 796
Anogeissus latifolia
5000 140 070 658 619
Buchanania lanzan
5000 160 080 658 708
Terminalia tomentosa
4000 150 060 526 531
Terminalia bellerica
4000 175 070 526 619
Terminalia arjuna
4000 225 090 526 796
Garuga pinnata 5000 140 070 658 619
Spondias mangifera
6000 167 100 789 885
Schleichera oleosa 5000 120 060 658 531
Chloroxylon swietenia
4000 150 060 526 531
Careya arborea 3000 200 060 395 531
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Anogeissus acuminata
4000 150 060 526 531
Pterocarpus marsupium
5000 120 060 658 531
Kathmal Shorea Robusta
8000 113 090 2353 2143
0815
Holarrhena antidysenterica
5000 140 070 1471 1667
Lagerstromia parviflora
6000 167 100 1765 2381
Lannea coromandelica
8000 088 070 2353 1667
Buchanania lanzan 7000 129 090 2059 2143
Khajurdihi Shorea Robusta
9000 133 120 1429 1212
0879
Lagerstroemia
parviflora 8000 225 180 1270 1818
Ficus
beneghalensis 7000 171 120 1111 1212
Pongamia
pinnata 8000 138 110 1270 1111
Lannea
coromandelica 7000 143 100 1111 1010
Terminalia tomentosa
8000 150 120 1270 1212
Shorea Robusta
9000 133 120 1429 1212
Anogeissus
latifolia 7000 143 100 1111 1010
Diospyros
melanoxylon 9000 156 140 1429 1414
Mendhamaruni
Shorea Robusta 5000 120 060 1064 882 0897
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Lannea coromandelica 3000 167 050 638 735
Flacourtia indica 7000 143 100 1489 1471
Tectona grandis 7000 114 080 1489 1176
Terminalia tomentosa 7000 129 090 1489 1324
Butea monosperma 6000 150 090 1277 1324
Diospyros melanoxylon 4000 150 060 851 882
Holarrhena antidysenterica 4000 175 070 851 1029
Buchanania lanzan 4000 200 080 851 1176
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38 Land use
Land Use Land Cover mapping (using Remote Sensing amp GIS)
381 Introduction The land useland cover information relates to the status spatial
distribution amp area extent of different land coverland use categories Land
cover and land use are terms that are often used interchangeably however they
have different meanings Land cover results from a complex mixture of natural
and anthropogenic influences and is the composition and characteristics of land
surface elements (Cihlar 2000) In contrast land use is characterized by
economic uses of land and peoplersquos relationships with the environment (Avery
and Berlin 1992) For example a land cover of forest when considered as a land
use could be a park To classify land use with satellite imagery often requires
the use of supplementary information such as field work The land cover land
use classification system is based on the methodology given in Manual of
Nationwide land useland cover mapping using Digital Techniquesrsquo
Remote sensing is the science and art of obtaining information about an
object area or phenomena through the analysis of data acquired by a device that
is not in contact with the object area or phenomena under investigation The
data analysis process involves examining the data using various image
processing techniques by a digital computer Its application in the field of
environmental management is of great prominence The inherently digital
nature of remotely sensed data supporting quantitative amp statistical analysis of
spectral measurement led to rapid advancement in the field of digital
techniques With view to facilitate utilization of this modern technology in the
management of the resources a chain of digital image processing steps have
been carried for the land useland cover mapping The entire investigations
have been carried out using ERDAS Imagine digital image processing software
and Geographic Information System (ARC GIS)
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382 Data Input
3821 Satellite Date
SENTINEL-2 composite band of 3 4 8 of 10m resolution T044659 of
08052018
3822Collateral Data
Survey of India Topographical Map
Ground Truth Information
Other Collateral Information
3823 Methodology
The research on remote sensing has been directed for several decades
towards image processing amp development of methods for digital map generation
especially on land useland cover The primary aims were to produce thematic
maps that could be quickly updated However maps obtained from digital
automatic classification fails to fully satisfy the purpose for which it is generated
Therefore digital classification procedure has been used for generation of maps
on land useland cover from satellite data The technique is based on stratified
approach
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Erdas Image Processing Software was used for digital processing of the spatial
data Digital image processing techniques were applied for the mapping of the
land useland cover classes of the provided area from the satellite data The
methodology applied comes under following steps
Image Extraction
Satellite imageries of Sentinel ndash 2 were obtained from USGS website
Geo-Rectification
Geometric correction includes correction for geometric distortions due to
sensor earth geometry variations and conversion of the data to real world
coordinates (eg Latitude and Longitude) on the Earthrsquos surface The satellite
imagery was geometrically rectified with reference to the geo-referenced
toposheets and vector data
Image Enhancement
Image enhancement is one of the important image processing functions
primarily done to improve the appearance of the imagery to assist in visual
interpretation and analysis Various options of image enhancement techniques
were tried out to get the best image for visual interpretation Histogram
equalized stretch enhancement techniques was applied to the imagery of the
study area for better interpretation of different features in the satellite imagery
The Sentinel-2 of 10 m (Plate no36) Satellite Data has been used for digital
classification of land use categories The subset area of 12 kms radius area has
been stratified by generating forest mask from topographical map In non-
forest area the un-supervised classification has been applied In this particular
type of classification spectral classes are grouped first based solely on the
numerical information in the data and are then matched by the analyst to
information classes Unsupervised classifiers do not utilize training sets as the
basis for classification Rather it involve algorithms called clustering
algorithms that examine the unknown pixels in an image and aggregate them
into a number of classes based on the natural groupings or clusters present in
the image values The analyst specifies the desired number of classes Thus
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unlike supervised classification it does not start with a pre-determined set of
classes however it is neither done completely without human intervention
Rest forested area is classified using NDVI density slicing method The cultural
features like roads villages and forest boundaries have been drawn from the
existing maps
The land use classified through un-supervised classification of the area and the
cultural features of roads rail and village locations have been overlaid The
land use land cover map of the area has been extracted using 12 km radius
mask and area statistics have been generated
3824 Results and Discussions
38241 General Land use Land cover
The land use land cover map has been generated on 150000 scale using
digital classification of Sentinel ndash 2 satellite composite band of 3 4 8 data is
utilized Based on the methodology developed for the present land use land
cover categories have been grouped under the following major land useland
cover categories Refer Plate No37
Major land useland cover categories of study area
Table No 334
Sl
No
Category Area (in ha) of the Study area
1 Forest land 32876 7271
2 Waste land 8681 1920
3 Water bodies 203 045
4 Mining Area 1912 423
5 Agricultural land 815 180
6 Built up land 729 161
Total 45216 100
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Forest lands
This represents the area under forestlands about 32876 hectares or 7271
percent of the study area The forest was further classified after
performing the density slicing on the NDVI data into degraded forest
open forest amp dense forest The details of the various forest categories are
given in the following table
Forest Land cover categories Table No 335
Sl No Category Area (in ha) of the study area
1 Dense forest 13345 2951
2 Open forest 5580 1234
3 Degraded forest 13951 3086
Total 32876 7271
Dense Forest
Forest with canopy cover more than 60 is considered as dense forest
Location of dense forest within study area and lease area is shown in Plate
No-37 It occupies around 13345 ha which is 2951 of the study area
Open Forest
Forest with canopy cover between 20 to 60 is considered as open forest
Out of total forest area of 32876 ha 5580 ha is under open forest which is
1234 of the study area as shown in Plate No-37
Degraded Forest
Forest land with canopy cover less than 20 is considered as degraded
forest It is around 13951 ha or 3086 of the total forest cover of the study
area shown in Plate No-37
1 Wastelands
Mainly wastelands can be grouped into two categories viz culturable and
non-culturable wastelands Scrub lands with or without scrub can be
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classified under culturable wastelands and Barren rocky area could be
grouped into non-culturable lands Scrub lands which are quite similar
with degraded forest in image characteristics These lands are further
examined on the ground and cross checked with the forest boundaries to
classify into scrub lands Scrub lands are 8456 hectares which is about 187
percent of the study area and barren rocky outcrops are 225 hectares and
covering about 050 percent of the study area
2 Water Bodies
Based on satellite data and ground truth the total area covered by the
river or water bodies is 203 hectares which is 045 of the total study area
3 Mining area
Open cast mining within study area is grouped into the category as
mining area Total mining area in the study area is 1912 ha which is 423
of the total study area
4 Agricultural land
Based on satellite data and very limited ground truth the total agricultural
land is very less and in small patches Existing agricultural areas were
depicted by utilizing multiband data The total agricultural area is about
815 hectares which is 180 percent of the total study area
5 Built-up land
Built-up land includes the urban or rural settlements roads and railway
line etc No typical spectral signature of settlements could be observed so
as to classify under built-up land use The village locations and their area
extent have been extracted from the satellite data and also from the
existing topographical maps The area occupied by built-up class shown in
the classified image is therefore based on the visual interpretation of
satellite data and also topographical maps The major built-up area is
about 729 hectares which is 161 percent of the total 12 km radius study
area
TABLE NO 34DATE
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOx03032018 7463 4709 1157 2066
06032018 7214 4535 1076 1548
10032018 6432 3661 962 1452
13032018 7881 4822 1203 1545
17032018 7440 4600 1257 1822
20032018 8081 4310 1351 2001
24032018 6417 4067 1432 1951
26032018 6571 4315 961 1647
04042018 7192 4512 1073 1369
05042018 7517 4851 1268 1762
11042018 8050 5067 1154 1641
14042018 7314 4704 1073 1469
16042018 8125 4802 992 1340
19042018 7217 4900 1161 1788
23042018 7314 4822 1350 2096
24042018 6495 3310 1057 1601
28042018 6274 3604 950 1844
05052018 7318 4642 1051 1755
07052018 6552 4237 1164 1747
12052018 7814 4741 1050 1549
14052018 7148 4310 1097 1358
17052018 7219 4752 1357 2047
22052018 7784 4931 992 1704
24052018 7210 4418 984 1641
26052018 6318 3626 961 1777
29052018 6500 4190 1066 1901
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOxNUMBER OF OBSERVATIONS 26 26 26 26
ARITHMETIC MEAN 7187 4440 1123 1709GEOMETRIC MEAN 7164 4415 1115 1695STD GEO DEVN (24 HRS) 570 456 141 222
MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION 8125 5067 1432 2096MINIMUM CONCENTRATION 6274 3310 950 1340
PERCENTILE VALUE 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 98
PM10 6417 6495 6571 7192 7217 7314 7440 7784 7881 8081PM25 3626 4067 4310 4315 4535 4704 4741 4822 4851 4931SO2 961 984 1050 1057 1073 1154 1161 1257 1350 1357NOx 1369 1469 1549 1641 1704 1762 1788 1901 2001 2066
NOTE ALL VALUES ARE IN microgm^3
Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Ambient Air Quality Data FROM 01032018 to 31052018
Location Guest HouseSTATION A- 1
24 HOURLY
TABLE NO 35DATE
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOx03032018 8220 5315 1334 2093
06032018 7510 5061 1387 2369
10032018 6950 4142 1103 1767
13032018 8550 5424 954 1605
17032018 7740 5212 1598 2717
20032018 8300 5337 1254 1641
24032018 7052 4546 1676 2220
26032018 7210 4971 1095 1747
04042018 7460 5045 1016 1548
05042018 8150 5267 1162 1870
11042018 7739 5161 1257 2063
14042018 7510 4730 1111 1850
16042018 8425 5653 994 1494
19042018 7469 4415 1238 1818
23042018 7614 4668 1408 1947
24042018 6647 3830 1187 1871
28042018 6571 3668 1128 1600
05052018 7952 5301 991 1496
07052018 7225 4822 1101 1878
12052018 8260 5207 1015 1490
14052018 7425 4904 1169 1711
17052018 7936 4402 1296 1870
22052018 8199 4825 1179 1764
24052018 7885 4511 1124 2014
26052018 6841 4064 970 1852
29052018 8526 5072 1216 2004
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOxNUMBER OF OBSERVATIONS 26 26 26 26
ARITHMETIC MEAN 7668 4829 1191 1858GEOMETRIC MEAN 7647 4802 1179 1838STD GEO DEVN (24 HRS) 565 501 181 284
MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION 8550 5653 1676 2717MINIMUM CONCENTRATION 6571 3668 954 1490
PERCENTILE VALUE 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 98
PM10 6841 7052 7425 7469 7614 7885 7952 8220 8300 8526PM25 4064 4402 4546 4730 4904 5061 5161 5267 5315 5424SO2 991 1015 1101 1111 1162 1187 1238 1296 1387 1598NOx 1496 1600 1711 1764 1850 1870 1878 2014 2093 2369
NOTE ALL VALUES ARE IN microgm^3
Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Ambient Air Quality Data FROM 01032018 to 31052018
Location Within Lease AreaSTATION A- 2
24 HOURLY
TABLE NO 36DATE
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOx03032018 7030 4687 840 1461
06032018 6831 4451 857 1147
10032018 6112 4214 755 1069
13032018 7531 4884 1055 1477
17032018 7110 4788 966 1418
20032018 7530 4390 1022 1441
24032018 6118 4488 1133 1308
26032018 6177 4144 751 1241
04042018 6860 4588 967 1226
05042018 7134 4785 906 1401
11042018 7831 5069 960 1612
14042018 7008 4598 868 1447
16042018 7622 4822 781 1571
19042018 6861 4942 1068 1344
23042018 6971 4618 954 1618
24042018 6064 3942 754 1069
28042018 5952 4255 760 1248
05052018 7148 4681 930 1352
07052018 6221 4341 810 1340
12052018 7400 4598 780 1169
14052018 6731 4698 857 1280
17052018 6978 4852 962 1701
22052018 7407 5158 857 1285
24052018 7318 4521 754 1461
26052018 6461 4210 751 1441
29052018 6771 4809 857 1347
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOxNUMBER OF OBSERVATIONS 26 26 26 26
ARITHMETIC MEAN 6891 4597 883 1364GEOMETRIC MEAN 6871 4588 876 1355STD GEO DEVN (24 HRS) 524 291 112 163
MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION 7831 5158 1133 1701MINIMUM CONCENTRATION 5952 3942 751 1069
PERCENTILE VALUE 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 98
PM10 6112 6177 6731 6831 6971 7030 7134 7400 7530 7622PM25 4210 4255 4451 4521 4598 4687 4785 4822 4884 5069SO2 754 755 781 840 857 906 954 966 1022 1068NOx 1147 1226 1280 1308 1347 1418 1441 1461 1571 1618
NOTE ALL VALUES ARE IN microgm^3
Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Ambient Air Quality Data FROM 01032018 to 31052018
Location Rengalberha VillageSTATION A- 3
24 HOURLY
TABLE NO 37DATE
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOx03032018 7534 4995 1026 1524
06032018 7245 4695 1081 1772
10032018 6459 3617 912 1427
13032018 7976 5051 1074 1598
17032018 7461 4744 1196 1842
20032018 8040 4782 1279 2048
24032018 6378 4141 1385 1804
26032018 6794 4359 877 1527
04042018 7061 4506 996 1724
05042018 7772 4991 1074 1546
11042018 7840 5092 1079 1657
14042018 7245 4784 974 1484
16042018 8067 5006 871 1322
19042018 7242 4695 1298 1874
23042018 7364 4391 1077 2084
24042018 6337 3428 885 1524
28042018 6134 3697 931 1388
05052018 7464 4841 976 1401
07052018 6794 4409 1026 1597
12052018 7945 4781 974 1671
14052018 7145 4482 1188 1801
17052018 7241 4784 1087 1524
22052018 7734 4897 998 1637
24052018 7275 4688 874 1846
26052018 6364 3648 1048 1949
29052018 6502 4309 1277 2128
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOxNUMBER OF OBSERVATIONS 26 26 26 26
ARITHMETIC MEAN 7208 4531 1056 1681GEOMETRIC MEAN 7185 4505 1048 1667STD GEO DEVN (24 HRS) 575 467 142 222
MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION 8067 5092 1385 2128MINIMUM CONCENTRATION 6134 3428 871 1322DETECTION LIMIT of CO (microgm^3)
PERCENTILE VALUE 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 98
PM10 6364 6459 6794 7145 7245 7364 7464 7772 7945 8040PM25 3648 4141 4391 4482 4695 4781 4784 4897 4995 5051SO2 877 912 974 996 1026 1074 1079 1188 1277 1298NOx 1401 1484 1524 1546 1637 1724 1801 1846 1949 2084
NOTE ALL VALUES ARE IN microgm^3 BDL = BELOW DETECTION LIMIT
24 HOURLY
Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Ambient Air Quality Data FROM 01032018 to 31052018
Location Parulipada VillageSTATION A- 4
TABLE NO 38DATE
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOx03032018 6661 4087 877 1381
06032018 6337 3695 912 1549
10032018 5948 3488 971 1428
13032018 7337 4191 1078 1835
17032018 6834 4209 1023 1921
20032018 7067 3692 1007 1784
24032018 6008 3922 1134 2028
26032018 6338 3587 870 1653
04042018 6499 4395 1075 1387
05042018 6964 4188 974 1149
11042018 7338 4299 1037 1473
14042018 6661 4089 1081 1735
16042018 7139 4748 900 1598
19042018 6397 4199 1077 1995
23042018 6439 4148 1014 1381
24042018 6661 3768 871 1279
28042018 6045 3644 992 1764
05052018 6578 4594 901 1535
07052018 6042 4038 870 1641
12052018 7137 4288 1007 1434
14052018 6331 3811 900 1995
17052018 6159 4041 1026 2020
22052018 7201 4492 1107 2145
24052018 6958 3811 1004 1721
26052018 6135 3298 888 1506
29052018 6285 3714 874 1284
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOxNUMBER OF OBSERVATIONS 26 26 26 26
ARITHMETIC MEAN 6596 4017 980 1639GEOMETRIC MEAN 6582 4002 976 1618STD GEO DEVN (24 HRS) 428 347 085 271
MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION 7338 4748 1134 2145MINIMUM CONCENTRATION 5948 3298 870 1149
PERCENTILE VALUE 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 98
PM10 6042 6135 6331 6338 6499 6661 6834 7067 7139 7337PM25 3587 3692 3768 3811 4041 4148 4191 4288 4395 4594SO2 871 877 900 912 992 1007 1023 1075 1078 1107NOx 1284 1381 1434 1506 1598 1721 1764 1921 1995 2028
NOTE ALL VALUES ARE IN microgm^3
Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Ambient Air Quality Data FROM 01032018 to 31052018
Location Kalta VillageSTATION A- 5
24 HOURLY
TABLE NO 39DATE
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOx03032018 6031 3395 760 1362
06032018 5661 3281 775 1451
10032018 5198 3160 1022 1773
13032018 6509 3855 1174 2120
17032018 6137 3481 775 1235
20032018 6398 4190 1020 1421
24032018 5048 2945 1071 1784
26032018 5794 3036 1025 1676
04042018 5398 2757 845 1557
05042018 5489 2681 907 1774
11042018 6391 4548 993 1851
14042018 5661 3582 775 1395
16042018 6048 4030 912 1590
19042018 6345 3548 996 1941
23042018 5791 3288 871 1892
24042018 5664 3768 788 1594
28042018 5830 2992 849 1231
05052018 5948 3350 814 1221
07052018 5132 3814 871 1620
12052018 5309 3459 822 1481
14052018 5464 3612 1085 1538
17052018 5907 3948 1256 2146
22052018 6138 3822 914 1529
24052018 6242 4309 1023 1751
26052018 5597 3244 1082 1910
29052018 5248 2824 991 1760
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOxNUMBER OF OBSERVATIONS 26 26 26 26
ARITHMETIC MEAN 5784 3497 939 1639GEOMETRIC MEAN 5769 3465 930 1619STD GEO DEVN (24 HRS) 415 478 134 256
MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION 6509 4548 1256 2146MINIMUM CONCENTRATION 5048 2681 760 1221
PERCENTILE VALUE 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 98
PM10 5198 5309 5489 5661 5791 5907 6031 6138 6345 6398PM25 2824 2992 3244 3288 3459 3582 3768 3855 4030 4309SO2 775 788 845 871 912 993 1020 1025 1082 1174NOx 1235 1395 1481 1538 1594 1751 1773 1851 1910 2120
NOTE ALL VALUES ARE IN microgm^3
Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Ambient Air Quality Data FROM 01032018 to 31052018
Location Kashira VillageSTATION A- 6
24 HOURLY
TABLE NO 310DATE
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOx03032018 6301 4164 814 1455
06032018 6004 3784 836 1540
10032018 5415 3644 754 1485
13032018 6831 4287 962 1793
17032018 6504 3988 754 1644
20032018 6731 4555 754 1517
24032018 5452 3499 1087 1755
26032018 6007 3889 811 1844
04042018 5904 3687 1178 2301
05042018 6564 4044 854 1797
11042018 6800 4695 894 1575
14042018 6008 4182 757 1188
16042018 6742 4688 701 1300
19042018 5931 4048 707 1593
23042018 6137 3888 887 1869
24042018 6384 4349 675 1411
28042018 6315 3655 962 1969
05052018 6207 3910 654 1575
07052018 5688 4457 837 1693
12052018 6517 4598 814 1374
14052018 5977 4215 676 1141
17052018 5731 3921 894 1845
22052018 6629 4548 954 2058
24052018 6400 3939 1068 2315
26052018 5977 3925 1229 1347
29052018 5661 3590 1021 1541
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOxNUMBER OF OBSERVATIONS 26 26 26 26
ARITHMETIC MEAN 6185 4083 867 1651GEOMETRIC MEAN 6172 4068 854 1625STD GEO DEVN (24 HRS) 405 347 156 301
MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION 6831 4695 1229 2315MINIMUM CONCENTRATION 5130 3499 654 1141
PERCENTILE VALUE 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 98
PM10 5661 5731 5977 6004 6137 6315 6400 6564 6731 6800PM25 3644 3687 3889 3921 3988 4164 4215 4457 4555 4688SO2 676 707 754 811 836 887 894 962 1068 1178NOx 1300 1374 1485 1540 1575 1693 1793 1845 1969 2301
NOTE ALL VALUES ARE IN microgm^3
24 HOURLY
Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Ambient Air Quality Data FROM 01032018 to 31052018
Location Jhirapani Village STATION A- 7
TABLE NO 311DATE
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOx03032018 6564 4211 681 1066
06032018 6222 3888 903 1371
10032018 5734 3798 794 1155
13032018 7090 4482 872 1563
17032018 6731 4347 681 1404
20032018 7007 4684 773 1552
24032018 5864 3598 1177 1847
26032018 6207 4144 879 1467
04042018 6210 3887 1268 2172
05042018 6731 4433 797 1211
11042018 5900 4495 968 1804
14042018 6461 4292 927 1471
16042018 7034 4787 685 1371
19042018 6221 4280 765 1763
23042018 6207 4084 854 1151
24042018 6401 4488 681 1268
28042018 5648 3689 965 1650
05052018 6400 4155 751 1793
07052018 5880 4492 857 1955
12052018 6840 5039 881 1444
14052018 6220 4434 656 1218
17052018 6118 4084 854 1815
22052018 6984 4689 888 1640
24052018 6548 4141 956 1401
26052018 6110 3946 728 1246
29052018 6047 3828 881 1041
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOxNUMBER OF OBSERVATIONS 26 26 26 26
ARITHMETIC MEAN 6361 4246 851 1494GEOMETRIC MEAN 6348 4232 840 1467STD GEO DEVN (24 HRS) 408 366 146 295
MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION 7090 5039 1268 2172MINIMUM CONCENTRATION 5648 3598 656 1041
PERCENTILE VALUE 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 98
PM10 5864 5900 6118 6207 6221 6401 6548 6731 6984 7034PM25 3798 3887 4084 4141 4211 4347 4434 4492 4684 4787SO2 681 685 765 794 854 879 881 927 965 1177NOx 1151 1211 1268 1371 1444 1552 1640 1793 1815 1955
NOTE ALL VALUES ARE IN microgm^3
24 HOURLY
Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Ambient Air Quality Data FROM 01032018 to 31052018
Location Shankhaparha Village STATION A- 8
Project Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines
Feegrade and Co Pvt Ltd
Code GW-1
Season Post Monsoon
Date of Collection 03052018 Date of Analysis 040518-250518
IS - 10500Requirement
(Accepted Limit)
Permissible
Limit 1 Colour (Hazen Units) lt 5 500 1500
2 Odour Agreeable Agreeable -
3 Taste Agreeable Agreeable -
4 Turbidity (NTU) 080 100 500
5 pH 71 65-85 No relaxation
6 Total Hardness as CaCO3 (mgl) 17200 20000 60000
7 Calcium as Ca (mgl) 4000 7500 20000
8 Magnesium as Mg (mgl) 1749 3000 10000
9 Copper as Cu (mgl) lt001 005 150
10 Iron as Fe (mgl) 0098 030 No relaxation
11 Manganese as Mn (mgl) lt001 010 030
12 Chlorides as Cl (mgl) 2200 25000 100000
13 Sulphate as SO4 (mgl) 1320 20000 40000
14 Nitrate as NO3 (mgl) 532 4500 No relaxation
15 Fluoride as F (mgl) 052 100 150
16 Phenolics as C6H5OH (mgl) lt0001 0001 0002
17 Mercury as Hg (mgl) lt00005 0001 No relaxation
18 Cadmium Cd (mgl) lt0001 0003 No relaxation
19 Selenium as Se (mgl) lt001 001 No relaxation
20 Arsenic as As (mgl) lt001 001 005
21 Cyanide as CN (mgl) NIL 005 No relaxation
22 Lead as Pb (mgl) lt001 001 No relaxation
23 Zinc as Zn (mgl) 014 500 1500
24 Chromium as Cr+6
(mgl) lt001 005 No relaxation
25 Mineral Oil (mgl) lt001 050 No relaxation
26 Residual Free Chlorine (mgl) NIL 020 100
27 Total Coliform (MPN100 ml) lt18 Absent Absent
28 E- Coli (Nos100 ml) lt18 Absent Absent
Water Quality Results
Table No312
Sl No Parameter Results
State Odisha
Sampling Location Guest House (Feegrade)
Project Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines
Feegrade and Co Pvt Ltd
Code GW-2
Season Post Monsoon
Date of Collection 03052018 Date of Analysis 040518-250518
IS - 10500Requirement
(Accepted Limit)
Permissible
Limit 1 Colour (Hazen Units) lt 5 500 1500
2 Odour Agreeable Agreeable -
3 Taste Agreeable Agreeable -
4 Turbidity (NTU) 070 100 500
5 pH 73 65-85 No relaxation
6 Total Hardness as CaCO3 (mgl) 18000 20000 60000
7 Calcium as Ca (mgl) 4480 7500 20000
8 Magnesium as Mg (mgl) 1652 3000 10000
9 Copper as Cu (mgl) lt001 005 150
10 Iron as Fe (mgl) 0150 030 No relaxation
11 Manganese as Mn (mgl) lt001 010 030
12 Chlorides as Cl (mgl) 3200 25000 100000
13 Sulphate as SO4 (mgl) 1762 20000 40000
14 Nitrate as NO3 (mgl) 1020 4500 No relaxation
15 Fluoride as F (mgl) 047 100 150
16 Phenolics as C6H5OH (mgl) lt0001 0001 0002
17 Mercury as Hg (mgl) lt00005 0001 No relaxation
18 Cadmium Cd (mgl) lt001 0003 No relaxation
19 Selenium as Se (mgl) lt001 001 No relaxation
20 Arsenic as As (mgl) lt001 001 005
21 Cyanide as CN (mgl) NIL 005 No relaxation
22 Lead as Pb (mgl) lt001 001 No relaxation
23 Zinc as Zn (mgl) 013 500 1500
24 Chromium as Cr+6
(mgl) lt001 005 No relaxation
25 Mineral Oil (mgl) lt001 050 No relaxation
26 Residual Free Chlorine (mgl) NIL 020 100
27 Total Coliform (MPN100 ml) lt18 Absent Absent
28 E- Coli (Nos100 ml) lt18 Absent Absent
Water Quality Results
State Odisha
Sampling Location Regalbeda Village
Table No313
Sl No Parameter Results
Project Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines
Feegrade and Co Pvt Ltd
Code GW-3
Season Post Monsoon
Date of Collection 03052018 Date of Analysis 040518-250518
IS - 10500Requirement
(Accepted Limit)
Permissible
Limit 1 Colour (Hazen Units) lt 5 500 1500
2 Odour Agreeable Agreeable -
3 Taste Agreeable Agreeable -
4 Turbidity (NTU) 050 100 500
5 pH 75 65-85 No relaxation
6 Total Hardness as CaCO3 (mgl) 19600 20000 60000
7 Calcium as Ca (mgl) 4160 7500 20000
8 Magnesium as Mg (mgl) 2235 3000 10000
9 Copper as Cu (mgl) lt001 005 150
10 Iron as Fe (mgl) 0210 030 No relaxation
11 Manganese as Mn (mgl) lt001 010 030
12 Chlorides as Cl (mgl) 3600 25000 100000
13 Sulphate as SO4 (mgl) 2240 20000 40000
14 Nitrate as NO3 (mgl) 1020 4500 No relaxation
15 Fluoride as F (mgl) 062 100 150
16 Phenolics as C6H5OH (mgl) lt0001 0001 0002
17 Mercury as Hg (mgl) lt00005 0001 No relaxation
18 Cadmium Cd (mgl) lt001 0003 No relaxation
19 Selenium as Se (mgl) lt001 001 No relaxation
20 Arsenic as As (mgl) lt001 001 005
21 Cyanide as CN (mgl) NIL 005 No relaxation
22 Lead as Pb (mgl) lt001 001 No relaxation
23 Zinc as Zn (mgl) 019 500 1500
24 Chromium as Cr+6
(mgl) lt001 005 No relaxation
25 Mineral Oil (mgl) lt001 050 No relaxation
26 Residual Free Chlorine (mgl) NIL 020 100
27 Total Coliform (MPN100 ml) lt18 Absent Absent
28 E- Coli (Nos100 ml) lt18 Absent Absent
Water Quality Results
State Odisha
Sampling Location Kandudih Village
Table No314
Sl No Parameter Results
Project Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines
Feegrade and Co Pvt Ltd
Code GW-4
Season Post Monsoon
Date of Collection 03052018 Date of Analysis 040518-250518
IS - 10500Requirement
(Accepted Limit)
Permissible
Limit 1 Colour (Hazen Units) lt 5 500 1500
2 Odour Agreeable Agreeable -
3 Taste Agreeable Agreeable -
4 Turbidity (NTU) 086 100 500
5 pH 76 65-85 No relaxation
6 Total Hardness as CaCO3 (mgl) 16800 20000 60000
7 Calcium as Ca (mgl) 3680 7500 20000
8 Magnesium as Mg (mgl) 1701 3000 10000
9 Copper as Cu (mgl) lt001 005 150
10 Iron as Fe (mgl) 0220 030 No relaxation
11 Manganese as Mn (mgl) lt001 010 030
12 Chlorides as Cl (mgl) 3000 25000 100000
13 Sulphate as SO4 (mgl) 2106 20000 40000
14 Nitrate as NO3 (mgl) 1650 4500 No relaxation
15 Fluoride as F (mgl) 048 100 150
16 Phenolics as C6H5OH (mgl) lt0001 0001 0002
17 Mercury as Hg (mgl) lt00005 0001 No relaxation
18 Cadmium Cd (mgl) lt0001 0003 No relaxation
19 Selenium as Se (mgl) lt001 001 No relaxation
20 Arsenic as As (mgl) lt001 001 005
21 Cyanide as CN (mgl) NIL 005 No relaxation
22 Lead as Pb (mgl) lt001 001 No relaxation
23 Zinc as Zn (mgl) 017 500 1500
24 Chromium as Cr+6
(mgl) lt001 005 No relaxation
25 Mineral Oil (mgl) lt001 050 No relaxation
26 Residual Free Chlorine (mgl) NIL 020 100
27 Total Coliform (MPN100 ml) lt18 Absent Absent
28 E- Coli (Nos100 ml) lt18 Absent Absent
Water Quality Results
State Odisha
Sampling Location Kalta Village
Table No315
Sl No Parameter Results
Project Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines
Feegrade and Co Pvt Ltd
Code SW-1 Sampling Location Karo river (Up Stream)
Season Post Monsoon
Date of Collection 03052018 Date of Analysis 040518-250518
Table No316
Sl No Parameter Results IS - 2296 Class C
1 pH 71 65-85
2 Colour (Hazen units) lt50 30000
3 Conductivity at 25 degC (micromhoscm) 2080 -
4 Dissolved Oxygen (mgl) 430 400
5 Biochemical Oxygen Demand (mgl) lt20 300
6 Total Dissolved Solids (mgl) 12300 150000
7 Total Suspended Solids 1250 10000
8 Oil amp Grease lt10 5900
9 Chlorides as Cl (mgl) 1800 60000
10 Boron as B (mgl) 020 -
11 Sulphate as SO4 (mgl) 1950 40000
12 Nitrate as NO3 (mgl) 852 5000
13 Free Ammonia as N (mgl) lt001 -
14 Arsenic as As (mgl) lt0001 020
15 Iron as Fe (mgl) 0140 5000
16 Fluorides as F (mgl) 026 150
17 Lead as Pb (mgl) lt001 010
18 Copper as Cu (mgl) lt001 150
19 Zinc as Zn (mgl) 011 1500
20 Sodium Absorption Ratio 0330 -
21Total Coliform organisms
(MPN100ml)210 500000
Water Quality Results
State Odisha
Project Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines
Feegrade and Co Pvt Ltd
Code SW-2 Sampling Location Karo river (down Stream)
Season Post Monsoon
Date of Collection 03052018 Date of Analysis 040518-250518
Table No317
Sl No Parameter Results IS - 2296 Class C
1 pH 73 65-85
2 Colour (Hazen units) lt50 30000
3 Conductivity at 25 degC (micromhoscm) 2556 -
4 Dissolved Oxygen (mgl) 480 400
5 Biochemical Oxygen Demand (mgl) lt20 300
6 Total Dissolved Solids (mgl) 14500 150000
7 Total Suspended Solids 1260 10000
8 Oil amp Grease lt10 5900
9 Chlorides as Cl (mgl) 2020 60000
10 Boron as B (mgl) 039 -
11 Sulphate as SO4 (mgl) 2340 40000
12 Nitrate as NO3 (mgl) 1102 5000
13 Free Ammonia as N (mgl) lt001 -
14 Arsenic as As (mgl) lt0001 020
15 Iron as Fe (mgl) 0120 5000
16 Fluorides as F (mgl) 030 150
17 Lead as Pb (mgl) lt001 010
18 Copper as Cu (mgl) lt001 150
19 Zinc as Zn (mgl) 040 1500
20 Sodium Absorption Ratio 0420 -
21Total Coliform organisms
(MPN100ml)300 500000
Water Quality Results
State Odisha
Project Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines
Feegrade and Co Pvt Ltd
Code SW-3 Sampling Location Topadih
Season Post Monsoon
Date of Collection 03052018 Date of Analysis 040518-250518
Table No318
Sl No Parameter Results IS - 2296 Class C
1 pH 70 65-85
2 Colour (Hazen units) lt50 30000
3 Conductivity at 25 degC (micromhoscm) 2105 -
4 Dissolved Oxygen (mgl) 450 400
5 Biochemical Oxygen Demand (mgl) lt20 300
6 Total Dissolved Solids (mgl) 12100 150000
7 Total Suspended Solids 1020 10000
8 Oil amp Grease lt10 5900
9 Chlorides as Cl (mgl) 2400 60000
10 Boron as B (mgl) 023 -
11 Sulphate as SO4 (mgl) 1750 40000
12 Nitrate as NO3 (mgl) 1360 5000
13 Free Ammonia as N (mgl) lt001 -
14 Arsenic as As (mgl) lt0001 020
15 Iron as Fe (mgl) 0320 5000
16 Fluorides as F (mgl) 042 150
17 Lead as Pb (mgl) lt001 010
18 Copper as Cu (mgl) lt001 150
19 Zinc as Zn (mgl) 012 1500
20 Sodium Absorption Ratio 0560 -
21Total Coliform organisms
(MPN100ml)260 500000
Water Quality Results
State Odisha
Project Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mine State OdishaMs Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Month 03052018
S-1 S-2 S-3 S-4
1 pH 556 529 620 605
2 ElecConductivity(micro mhoscm) 4820 4250 3560 5500
3 Nitrogen Av(Kgha) 27500 26300 26800 29400
4 Phosphorous Av(Kg P2O5ha) 14000 13301 12200 14800
5 Potassium Av(Kgha) 5000 4800 5000 4800
6 Calcium (Kgha) 21400 21000 22400 21800
7 Magnesium (Kgha) 28000 31200 27400 26000
8 Iron Av(Kgha) 544 620 502 488
9 Boron Av(Kgha) 352 410 521 472
10 Organic Carbon () 362 411 312 445
11 Natural Moisture content 2150 2360 1840 2270
12 Bulk Density(gmcc) 124 153 160 147
13 Grain Size Distribution
a) Textural Class SCL SCL SCL SCL
b) Sand () 46 51 55 43
c) Silt () 22 19 16 21
d) Clay () 32 30 29 36
14Cation Exchange Capacity
(mg100g)345 327 364 416
SAMPLING LOCATION Note
S-1= Lease area (Dump Land) SCL- Sandy Clay Loam
S-2= Reghalbeda (Forest Land)
S-3= Kolta (Forest Land)
S-4= Kendihi (Ag Land)
SOIL QUALITY DATA
Sl No PARAMETERSResults
Table No 319
BUFFER ZONE SOCIO ECONOMIC DATA CENSUS 2011 RURAL SUNDARGARH+KENDUJHAR(NADIDIH FEE GRADE )
SLNO Name TRU No_HH TOT_P TOT_M TOT_F P_06 M_06 F_06 P_SC M_SC F_SC P_ST M_ST F_ST P_LIT M_LIT F_LIT P_ILL M_ILL F_ILLTOT_WORK_P
TOT_WORK_M
TOT_WORK_F
MAINWORK_P
MAINWORK_M
MAINWORK_F
MAIN_CL_P
MAIN_CL_M
MAIN_CL_F
MAIN_AL_P
MAIN_AL_M
MAIN_AL_F
1 Adaghat Rural 125 462 235 227 140 59 81 26 12 14 378 195 183 157 111 46 305 124 181 139 129 10 121 115 6 38 38 0 0 0 02 Kalta Rural 611 2532 1380 1152 348 178 170 160 86 74 1654 862 792 1733 1070 663 799 310 489 1031 782 249 867 712 155 50 34 16 50 32 183 Kasira Rural 270 1280 581 699 259 109 150 139 67 72 1083 483 600 458 281 177 822 300 522 408 304 104 390 295 95 3 1 2 1 0 14 Kendudihi Rural 686 3050 1469 1581 446 211 235 186 97 89 2210 1064 1146 1563 896 667 1487 573 914 1509 833 676 842 666 176 408 368 40 319 206 1135 Kusumdihi Rural 361 1518 746 772 308 157 151 22 13 9 1288 627 661 629 382 247 889 364 525 583 410 173 505 357 148 162 121 41 8 8 06 Nuagaon Rural 1434 6643 3146 3497 849 444 405 359 161 198 4304 1980 2324 4126 2126 2000 2517 1020 1497 2274 1652 622 1243 988 255 523 448 75 164 112 527 Rengalbeda Rural 327 1395 721 674 261 139 122 32 15 17 1232 633 599 459 293 166 936 428 508 548 372 176 327 269 58 77 77 0 17 12 58 Bandhuabeda Rural 108 573 289 284 100 53 47 7 3 4 524 263 261 266 157 109 307 132 175 192 120 72 144 96 48 52 26 26 5 0 59 Barpada Rural 148 651 328 323 131 55 76 0 0 0 611 293 318 274 190 84 377 138 239 243 205 38 242 204 38 0 0 0 0 0 010 Bholabeda Rural 660 2873 1410 1463 429 214 215 193 86 107 2440 1209 1231 1361 804 557 1512 606 906 1509 812 697 377 281 96 85 73 12 31 24 711 Guruda Rural 496 2051 1063 988 320 160 160 221 115 106 1033 521 512 1115 710 405 936 353 583 744 518 226 641 488 153 6 3 3 2 1 112 Kamalpur Rural 206 926 474 452 163 82 81 60 31 29 451 235 216 354 214 140 572 260 312 352 231 121 186 159 27 48 43 5 1 1 013 Kasira‐Kendujhar Rural 189 803 401 402 117 59 58 58 25 33 499 243 256 398 231 167 405 170 235 459 232 227 112 105 7 84 82 2 7 5 214 Kodapada Rural 464 2158 1117 1041 224 117 107 235 119 116 122 57 65 1551 874 677 607 243 364 738 629 109 578 547 31 134 128 6 162 152 1015 Namira Rural 132 654 335 319 147 70 77 24 11 13 281 139 142 247 152 95 407 183 224 159 146 13 6 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 016 Rengalbeda‐KendujhaRural 236 1125 558 567 149 77 72 53 27 26 1014 502 512 605 366 239 520 192 328 658 345 313 223 139 84 184 111 73 2 2 0
TOTAL Rural 6453 28694 14253 14441 4391 2184 2207 1775 868 907 19124 9306 9818 15296 8857 6439 13398 5396 8002 11546 7720 3826 6804 5425 1379 1854 1553 301 769 555 214AVERAGE Rural 403 1793 891 903 274 137 138 111 54 57 1195 582 614 956 554 402 837 337 500 722 483 239 425 339 86 116 97 19 48 35 13
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BUFFER ZONE SOCIO ECONOMIC DATA CENSUS 201
SLNO Name TRU No_HH
1 Adaghat Rural 1252 Kalta Rural 6113 Kasira Rural 2704 Kendudihi Rural 6865 Kusumdihi Rural 3616 Nuagaon Rural 14347 Rengalbeda Rural 3278 Bandhuabeda Rural 1089 Barpada Rural 14810 Bholabeda Rural 66011 Guruda Rural 49612 Kamalpur Rural 20613 Kasira‐Kendujhar Rural 18914 Kodapada Rural 46415 Namira Rural 13216 Rengalbeda‐KendujhaRural 236
TOTAL Rural 6453AVERAGE Rural 403
MAIN_HH_P
MAIN_HH_M
MAIN_HH_F
MAIN_OT_P
MAIN_OT_M
MAIN_OT_F
MARGWORK_P
MARGWORK_M
MARGWORK_F
MARG_CL_P
MARG_CL_M
MARG_CL_F
MARG_AL_P
MARG_AL_M
MARG_AL_F
MARG_HH_P
MARG_HH_M
MARG_HH_F
MARG_OT_P
MARG_OT_M
MARG_OT_F
NON_WORK_P
NON_WORK_M
NON_WORK_F
1 1 0 82 76 6 18 14 4 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 17 13 4 323 106 21783 69 14 684 577 107 164 70 94 34 12 22 23 7 16 41 12 29 66 39 27 1501 598 9034 3 1 382 291 91 18 9 9 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 9 5 872 277 59516 12 4 99 80 19 667 167 500 38 12 26 579 128 451 19 10 9 31 17 14 1541 636 9050 0 0 335 228 107 78 53 25 4 4 0 32 23 9 0 0 0 42 26 16 935 336 59924 19 5 532 409 123 1031 664 367 524 442 82 369 147 222 2 1 1 136 74 62 4369 1494 28754 4 0 229 176 53 221 103 118 7 7 0 115 27 88 3 1 2 96 68 28 847 349 4980 0 0 87 70 17 48 24 24 18 10 8 11 2 9 0 0 0 19 12 7 381 169 2120 0 0 242 204 38 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 408 123 28585 43 42 176 141 35 1132 531 601 256 142 114 679 233 446 9 8 1 188 148 40 1364 598 7664 1 3 629 483 146 103 30 73 5 1 4 1 1 0 5 1 4 92 27 65 1307 545 7624 4 0 133 111 22 166 72 94 11 5 6 131 49 82 0 0 0 24 18 6 574 243 3312 2 0 19 16 3 347 127 220 7 4 3 313 111 202 4 3 1 23 9 14 344 169 17560 58 2 222 209 13 160 82 78 12 12 0 93 36 57 21 6 15 34 28 6 1420 488 9320 0 0 6 4 2 153 142 11 7 6 1 2 2 0 3 2 1 141 132 9 495 189 30615 8 7 22 18 4 435 206 229 160 121 39 254 69 185 5 1 4 16 15 1 467 213 254
302 224 78 3879 3093 786 4742 2295 2447 1088 779 309 2603 836 1767 112 45 67 939 635 304 17148 6533 1061519 14 5 242 193 49 296 143 153 68 49 19 163 52 110 7 3 4 59 40 19 1072 408 663
Table No320
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CHAPTER-4
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
41 General Observations
Present status of the environmental parameters have been dealt with in the
Chapter-3 The mine has been in operation since 1961 The management wishes
to Enhance Iron Ore Production Capacity of the mine from 288 million TPA to
60 million TPA and reduction in dry processing from 4571 million TPA to
1451 million TPA of low grade ore from old dumpsstacks (keeping total
handling unchanged from the last EC ie 7451 million TPA) The proposed
increase in production may add a little to the pollution load as total handling is
remaining same This is to be considered in evaluating impact and adopting
control measures The level of PM10 in ambient air as recorded in the monitoring
studies are within the safe limits Effort shall be made to keep the pollution level
well within the limits in future too
42 Topography
The topographic elevations in the lease area vary from 615 m to 528 mRL
The present land use as shown in Table No 41 indicates that the landscape over
an area of 82816 ha has already changed its topography The anticipated land
use is shown in Table No 42 amp indicates that the land area of 103828 ha will be
used due to which landscape will further change At present mining operation is
at an RL of 533 m which will go up to RL of 497 m during the year 2018-19 But
during 2019-20 this will go up to 470 mRL Hence the mine working will go
below water table The Lessee is already under process to obtain the prior
permission from the statutory authority for working below the ground water
table A detailed ldquoHydro Geological study Reportrdquo is under process by an
Agency An undertaking regarding the above study and permission from
statutoryauthorityisenclosed
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The water table of the core zone is 488 m The ground water table depth and
working depth is given in Plate No 41
43 Land Use
The existing land use pattern and the anticipated land use are shown in
Table 41 and 42 respectively Land disturbed due to mining will increase from
the present 427 ha to 58613 ha and dumps will occupy 27889 ha against the
existing 20394 ha Present and ultimate landuse pattern is shown in Plates No
42 amp 43
Present Land use pattern (ha) Table No 41
Sl No
Category Existing Land use pattern (Ha)
1 Area excavated 427 3517
2 Over burdendump 20394 1680
3 Mineral storage 7421 611
4 Infrastructure amp mine camp 1783 147
5 Roads 5246 432
6 Green belt 7540 621
7 Mineral processing plant 375 309
8 Mine Camp 1522 125
9 Unutilised 25606 2109
10 Non mineralized forest area applied for surrender
5443 448
Total 121405 100
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Proposed Land use pattern (ha) Table No 42
Heads Conceptual Land use
Area to be excavated 58613 4828
OverburdenDump 27889 2297
Mineral Storage 7421 611
Infrastructure 2137 176
Roads 4246 350
Green Belt + plantation 12134 999
Mineral processing Plant 20 165
Mine Camp 1522 125
Non mineralized forest area for surrender
5443 448
Total 121405 100
Note Against total area of 121045 ha surrender of 5443 ha forest land is under
process Plantation of this area will be looked by the project proponent
44 Drainage
The proposed activities are not expected to change the existing drainage
pattern of the area since there is no perennial stream within the lease area The
rainwater during the monsoon has a tendency to flow in the natural drainage
system of the area
As major operations are dry there will be no discharge of any water from
mine process It is required to ensure quality of runoff water during rainy
season before it leaves the lease area Precautionary measures by constructing
Garland drain run off channels check dams amp settling sumps will help in
making the runoff water free from any silt during the rains This will ensure that
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no polluted water from the mine area during rains joins with the water of Karo
River Karo River is passing outside the Western boundary of leasehold area
45 Air Quality
The mining activities will be spread in an area of 103828 ha Mining area
will increase from 427 ha to an area of 58613 ha till the end of life of mine in
phases Dump will occupy 27889 ha against the existing area of 20394 ha
mineral storage 7421 ha and road 4246 ha
The mine excavation will be 60 MTPA ROM to produce 54 MTPA of
saleable iron ore Loading and transportation of ore and waste materials
dumping and storage of minerals and waste disposal are contributive factors for
the air borne dust and emissions The pollutants level of the area are within
limits There will be increase in particulate matter in future with the
enhancement of production The control measures should be taken on drilling
operation haul road dry processing units loading and unloading area to keep
fugitive emission amp other emissions well within the safe limits Further dry
screening amp crushing 1451 million tonnes of low grade ore will produce another
05 million tonnes of processed ore of grade +55 Fe
The mine will be fully mechanized to produce 590 million tonnes of
despatchable iron ore by handling of 7451 MTPA Mine will utilize the old sub
grade material and future generation for dispatch thus reducing the SGO dump
Loading and transportation of ore and waste materials dumping and storage of
minerals and waste disposal crushing amp screening are contributive factors for
the air borne dust and emissions The pollutants have not been recorded high at
present as indicated in the Chapter 3 They will increase in future The measures
like water sprinkling on haul road wet drilling provision of sprinkling
arrangement amp making the screening system covered equipment maintenance
etc should be continued to reduce the dust levels amp other emissions and keep
them well within the safe limits
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451 Air Quality Predictions Dispersion Modelling
Preamble
Impact assessment 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 to predict the
impacts The open cast mines are potential sources of air pollution
In this section impact on air environment due to emissions generated due
to increase in production capacity of mine handling of ore and waste for
Nadidihi Iron amp Manganese Mine of Ms Feegrade amp Co Ltd concentrations
have been predicted by mathematical modeling
46 Emission Source and Emission Rates
461 Emission Rates
Dust
Dust emission rate due to material handling in mining area is based on the
following empirical formula (source IMEJ-April 1982)
Dust emission due to excavation Pa x 236 Dust Emission (DE) = --------------------- Wd x Wh x 1000 DE = Dust emission in kghr
Pa = Annual Excavation in tonnes
Wd = No of days of operation in a year
Wh = Effective working hrs in a day
Quantity of dust emitted in kg for 1000 tonnes of excavation
A Iron Ore Handling
Annual increase in Iron is 014 MTPA The dust emission due to handling
of this ore and OB will be 10 gsec
Similarly dust emission due to transportation of vehicles shall be involved
Dust emission due to this will be 36 gsec
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Total dust emission = 46 gsec
B Emission Rates from Dust Extraction System and DG Sets
The emission rates from DG sets and dust extraction system are summarized
below
Details Description DG Set Stack
1 2 3
Existing 75 KVA (10 nos)
30 KVA 320 KVA
Material consumption Mild steel
Stack Top Circular
Release height above Ground
15 m 20 m 40 m
Inside Diameter 00635 m 01016 m 01524 m
Emission Rate (gs) for PM
0000680 00024 0013
Emission Rate for NO2 (gs)
0041 0034 0030
Stack gas exit Temperature in Kelvin
381 423 464
Stack gas exit Velocity (ms)
95 1089 1169
462 Emission Source Coordinates
The center of mine was assumed (0 0) in the mathematical modelling The
coordinates of DG sets and dust extraction system were taken (10000)
47 Mathematical Model for Pollutants Dispersion
In the present case ISCST (Industrial Source Complex-Short Term ISC-3)
model has been used to predict the impacts This ISC model for area sources uses
the steady state Gaussian plume equation for a continuous source
Further the model has following specialties
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Simulates dispersion from singlemultiplearealinevolume
sources
Allows calculations to be made at a user specified regular
rectangularradial grid or at specified special receptors
Provides estimates of concentrations for any averaging time period for
the entire period of input meteorology
Allows calculations to be underwritten for source groups as selected
by the user
Uses Pasquill-Gifford or Briggs dispersion curves (for urban areas) as
selected by the user to derive the plume spread parameters
Adjusts dispersion curves to account for user specified information on
aerodynamic roughness
Adjusts for wind speed variation with height using user specified
default urbanrural power law coefficients
Simulates dispersion from buoyant non-buoyant point sources non-
buoyant area non-buoyant volume sources and non-buoyant line
sources
Simulates dry deposition using a simple tilted plume model with user
specified reflection coefficients
Simulates building wake effects
Can include the effects of exponential decay
Uses Briggsrsquo 1975 plume rise algorithm to calculate plume height
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The ground level concentration at a receptor located downwind of all
or a portion of the source area is given by a double integral in the
upwind (x) and crosswind (y) directions as
where
QA = Area source emission rate (mass per unit area per unit time) K = units scaling coefficient V = Vertical term D = Decay term as a function of x
y z = standard deviation of lateral and vertical concentration distribution (m)
Us = mean wind speed at release height
471 Vertical Term
The vertical term includes the effects of source elevation receptor
elevation plume rise limited mixing in vertical and gravitational settling and
dry deposition of particulates (with diameters greater than about 01 micron)
In the present case effects on ambient air concentrations due to
gravitational settling and dry deposition have been neglected The vertical term
without deposition effects is given by
He2 n-1 (2n Hm - He)2 (2n Hm+ He)2
V =(1 + ) exp - ------- + exp ------------------- + exp ------------- (2)
2z2 i=1 2z
2 2z2
where
H = effective release height of emissions (plume rise + physical stack height)
Hm = Mixing height
= reflection coefficient
The infinite series term in equation accounts for the effects of restrictions
on vertical plume growth at the top of mixing layer Complete reflection from
QAK VD y 2
x = exp [-05 dy] dx (1)
2Us x yz y y
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earth surface has been assumed ( = 1) For number of sources more than one
simulation is done for each individual source and then added In order to
calculate y and z for various receptor points for given wind direction following
equations are used
x = - (X(R) - X(S)) Sin (WD) - (Y(R) - Y(S)) Cos (WD) (3) y = (X(R) - X(S)) Cos (WD) - (Y(R) - Y(S)) Sin (WD) (4)
where X(R) Y(R) are receptor point coordinates and X(S) and Y(S) are
source coordinates and WD is wind angle from north
472 Dispersion Coefficients
Equations that approximately fit the Pasquill-Gifford curves (Turner 1970)
are used to calculate y and z in meters for rural area The equations used to
calculate y are of the form
y = 46511628 (x) tan (TH) (5) where TH = 0017453293 [c-d ln (x)] (6) In the above equations down wind distance `xrsquo is in kilometers and
coefficients `crsquo and `drsquo are listed in Table No43 The equation used to calculate
z is of the form
y = axb (7) Coefficients used to calculate lateral virtual distances
Table No 43
y0 lq
y = ------ P
Pasquill Stability Category
P q
A 20914 0890
B 15446 0902
C 10326 0917
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D 6826 0919
E 5106 0921
F 3992 0919
where down wind distance x is in kilometers and z is in meters The coefficients
`arsquo and `brsquo are given in Table No 44
PARAMETERS USED TO CALCULATE PASQUILL-GIFFORD VERTICAL
DISPERSION COEFFICIENT (z)
Table No 44
z (meters) = axb (x in km)
Pasquill Stability Category
x (km) a b
A lt10 122800 094470
010 - 015 158080 105420
016 - 020 170220 109320
021 - 025 179520 112620
026 - 030 217410 126440
031 - 040 258890 140940
041 - 050 346750 172830
051 - 311 453850 211660
gt311
B lt20 90673 093198
021 - 040 98483 098332
gt040 109300 109710
C All 61141 091465
D lt30 34459 086974
031 - 100 32093 081066
101 - 300 32093 064403
301 - 1000 33504 060486
1001 - 3000 36650 056589
gt3000 44053 051179
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Table No 44 (CONTD)
z (meters) = axb (x in km)
Pasquill Stability Category
x (km) a b
E lt10 24260 083660
010 - 030 23331 081956
031 - 100 21628 075660
101 - 200 21628 063077
201 - 400 22534 057154
401 - 1000 24703 050527
1001 - 2000 26970 046713
2001 - 4000 35420 037615
gt4000 47618 029592
F lt20 15209 081558
021 - 070 14457 078407
071 - 100 13953 168465
101 - 200 13953 063227
201 - 300 14823 054503
301 - 700 16187 046490
701 - 1500 17836 041507
1501 - 3000 22651 032681
3001 - 6000 27074 027496
gt6000 34219 021716
If the calculated value of z exceed 5000 m z is set to 5000 m
z is equal to 5000 m
473 Meteorological Conditions Used in Predictions The hourly meteorological data has been generated at the site and the
same has been used in the predictions The hourly wind speed temperature
direction and stabilities have been used The hourly data was available for the
months of March-May 2018
474 Atmospheric Stability
Many alternative models are developed by different authors to relate y
and z with downwind distance x under different atmospheric stability
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conditions Unfortunately none of these have been found to be comprehensive
enough to be applicable under all types of topographic and meteorological
conditions On the basis of available information ldquoPasquill Giffordrdquo stability
classification system for study area has been followed This classification is built
in the model
The Pasquill Gifford stability classification divides atmospheric stability
into six classes based on solar insolationcloud cover conditions Details of this
classification are given Table No 45
PASQUILL ndash GIFFORD STABILITY CLASSIFICATION Table No 45
Surface wind speed (ms)
Day time insolation Night time conditions
Strong Moderate Slight
Thin low clouds lt48
Overcast clouds gt38
0 ndash 2 A A ndash B B E F
2 ndash 3 A ndash B B C E F
3 ndash 5 B B ndash C D D E
5 ndash 6 C C ndash D D D D
gt6 C D D D D
A ndash Extremely unstable
B ndash Moderately unstable
C ndash Slightly unstable
D ndash Neutral
E ndash Slightly stable
F ndash Moderately stable
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475 Plume Rise
Plume rise h has been determined according to Briggrsquos formula
(CPCB guideline)
h = 21425 F3 4 for Flt55 Us and
h = 3871 F3 5 for Fgt55 Us
F = g VsD2(Ts-Ta)4Ts Where Us = wind speed at stack level (ms)
Vs = stack gas velocity (ms)
Ts = stack gas temperature (0K)
Ta = ambient temperature (0K)
F = Buoyancy flux parameter (m4s3)
h = Plume rise (m)
D = Diameter of the stack (m)
g = acceleration due to gravity 9807 (ms2)
476 Extrapolation of Wind Speed
Wind speed at stack level is calculated by power law as given below
Ustack = U10(Stack height10)p
Where U10 is the wind speed at 10 meter level and p is the power law
coefficient (007 007 010 015 035 and 055 for stability classes ABCDE
and F respectively) as per Irwin for rural areas (USEPA 1987)
477 Ambient air quality and background concentrations
Ambient air quality standards promulgated by Central Pollution Control
Board (CPCB) for different areas are as follows
Concentration (gm3)
RPM SO2 NO2
100 80 80
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The above standards are for a sampling period of 24 hours The maximum
concentration of pollutants (PM10 PM25 and NO2) recorded at habitant close to
mining area are given below
Station Code Location Maximum Concentration in microgm3
PM10 PM25 NO2
A-1 Guest house 8125 5067 2096
A-2 Within lease area 8550 5653 2717
A-3 Rengalberha 7831 5158 1701
A-4 Parulipada 8067 5092 2138
A-5 Kalta 7338 4748 2145
A-6 Kashira 6809 4548 2146
A-7 Jhirapani 6831 4695 2315
A-8 Shankhaparha 7090 5039 2172
48 Plan and Frame Work of Computations
481 Selection of Locations
The locations have been selected around the mining area covering an area
of 10 km radius from mining center The entire area has been put on grid
network and grid spacing has been taken as 500 m
482 Plan of Computation
The emission rate dispersion coefficients and other input data being now
available to compute the following
The 24 hourly averaged incremental concentration with hourly data
for the post monsoon season
The identification of grid point having peak concentration for the
incremental values and Preparation of isopleths
49 Results and Discussions
491 Peak 24 hourly incremental concentrations
24 hourly Peak Incremental Concentrations Computed
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S No
Season Incremental Concentrations (gm3)
PM10 PM25 NO2
1 Summer 253122 099308 002277
As mentioned earlier peak incremental 24 hourly PM10 and NO2
concentrations have been computed using hourly meteorological data The
distance of occurrence of the peak concentrations of PM10 and NO2 are 250m and
3500m respectively PM10 concentration occurs in core zone and NO2 in buffer
zone The isopleths of various concentrations have also been drawn and these
are given in Plate No41 Plate No42 and Plate No-43 for PM10 PM25 and
NO2 respectively The incremental and predicted concentrations at the locations
of ambient air quality have been discussed in the following section
410 Predicted Ambient Air Quality
With a wide fluctuation in meteorological parameters it is a complex task
to predict post project ambient air quality With available ambient air quality
data and incremental concentrations computed through mathematical modelling
the following post project ambient air quality has been predicted
It is clear from the predicted values that the concentrations of PM10 PM25
and NO2 are well within the stipulated limits of CPCB for Rural and Residential
areas at all locations
S No
Location
Background Concentration
(gm3)
Predicted Incremental
Concentration (gm3)
Post Project Concentration
(gm3)
PM10 PM25 NO2 PM10 PM25 NO2 PM10 PM25 NO2
1 Rengalberha
7831 5158 1701 125997 012997 000456 7956997 5170997 1701456
2 Parulipada 8067 5092 2138 102220 005222 000336 8169220 5097222 2138336
3 Kalta 7338 4748 2145 092269 001255 000157 7430269 4749255 2145157
4 Kashira 6809 4548 2146 009635 000785 000149 6818635 4548785 2146149
5 Jhirapani 6831 4695 2315 013120 002089 000204 6844120 4697089 2315204
6 Shankhaparha 7090 5039 2172 027852 001983 000132 7117852 5040983 2172132
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411 Ground vibration fly rocks and noise level
Blasting operation is envisaged which will cause ground vibrations noise
and fly rocks There will be increase in mine production from 288mtpa to
60mtpa ROM There is no major human settlement in the close vicinity Wagon
drill of 115 mm diameter will be used for drilling as before Drilling and blasting
will be done as per DGMS guidelines Blasting will be carried out by using SME
explosive The details are discussed in Chapter-2 Proper blast design is to be
ensured for control of ground vibration fly rocks and noise level
Apart from the above other contributive factors for noise will be crusher
screen and plying of vehicles Proper Control measures will be ensured to keep
the noise level under control
412 Water Requirement
Water will be utilized for wet drilling sprinkling on haul roads and
drinking purpose during mining operations The total water requirement at
present is 746 KLday and will increase to 9935 KLday (surface water 7675
KLPD ground water 226 KLPD) in future The company has obtained
permission to draw 520 KLPD of surface water amp 175 KLPD ground water from
Dept of Water Resources Govt of Odisha The permission for balance quantity
is under process with Govt of Odisha
It is essential to use recycled water to minimize the intake of fresh water
and take conservation measures like water recharge etc Surface and ground
water requirement for the proposed expansion is given below
Sl No Purpose Net requirement
(m3day)
1 Greenbelt development 154
2
Dust suppression (Transportation road inside quarry raod periphery village road for civil
7506
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construction stationary sprinkling system )
3 Drinking and domestic use in mine and periphery villages
226
4 Misc 15
Total 9935
413 Energy power requirement The machineries will be operated either through electricity or through
HSD details are given below
Electricity requirement The electricity is supplied to the project by WESCO
through 2 nos transformers of total capacity 213 KVA inside leasehold There is
also requirement of transformers with total capacity of 350 KVA
Details of Generator 2 nos of generators of total capacity 140 KVA exist There
is a further requirement of generator of capacity 400 KVA
HSD requirement Present requirement of HSD is 1192006 Litersyear For
the envisaged increase in production total HSD requirement will be
around2292000Litersyear
414 Flora and Fauna
Since mining will be extended partly within forest land the standing trees
and vegetation over this area will be lost Existing Trees will be felled during
mining process The fauna reported in this area have no rare species and are
common migratory type Specific corridors for movements or breeding grounds
have not been reported
415 Socio-economic Conditions
There is no settlementresidential area within the lease area Hence
question of rehabilitation of oustees does not arise No residential colony is
proposed to be constructed Hence there is no likelyhood of effect of out side
people or influx on the existing local population or any such related impact
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CHAPTER-5
MITIGATION MEASURES amp
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
A Mitigation Measures
51 General Views
The impact assessment of the mining operations has highlighted certain
areas which need special attention The project is already carrying out control
measures for air water noise pollution etc and drawn up plans for reclamation
amp rehabilitation of broken land as also solid waste management These are
discussed along with other control measures in the following paragraphs amp
keeping in view the operation is restricted only up to the year 2019-20
52 Land use
At the end of the life of the mine the land use pattern of the area will be as
given in Table No 42 The proposed reclamation amp rehabilitation to be
undertaken is given in Table No 51 amp Plate No 51
Table No 51
During conceptual period it is proposed ro reclaim 41789 ha but as the lease
expire on 31032020 only 35 ha will be backfilled in total and only 60 ha
dump area will be reclaimed
As it is evident from the Table 52 that out of 121405 ha of lease area 4150
ha will be green belt in the safety zone Infrastructure (3659 ha) Roads (4246 ha)
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ndash Land Land Stage wise Land Reclamation Area (Ha)
SlNo Land use category Present After Plan period
After the conceptual period
1 Mining - 35 41789
2 OB Dumps - 60 27889
3 Storing of Mineral - - 7421
Total - 95 77099
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and mineral processing (2 ha) Out of 58613 ha of mined out area 41789 ha will
be reclaimed by way of back filling and 16824 ha as bench plantation Land
under road (4246 ha) mineral processing unit (2 ha) and Infrastructure and
mine camp (1522 ha) will remain as it is It is proposed to back fill the mined out
area in phases during the years and concurrent rehabilitation will be
undertaken (ref Table No 52 amp Plate No 52) Due attention will be paid to
encourage migration of fauna in the area in consultation with the Forest
Department
Details of Reclamation Plan
Table No 52
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Post Mining (conceptual) Land Use Pattern of ML Area (Ha)
Post mining land use of core zone with Environment Management
Sr No
Description Land use (Ha)
Plantation
Public use
Undisturbed Total
1 Mining 58613
58613
2 Dump 27889
27889
3 Infrastructure amp Mine camp
3659
3659
4 Roads
4246
4246
5 Green belt amp Plantation
12134
12134
6 Storing of ore 7421
7421
7 Mineral processing unit
20
20
8
Non mineralised area for surrender
5443 5443
Total 106057 9905 5443 121405
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But the lease will expire on 31032020 so reclamation of all above will not
possible 31114 ha shall be covered under plantation amp 17326 ha will be on
public use
53 Top Soil Management
Because of rock exposures and laterite capping amp present stage of mining
topsoil does not exist Hence top soil collection and storage is not applicable
during the proposed mining operations
54 Air Pollution Control
Concentration of Particulate Matter and the Gaseous Emission levels are
within the limits prescribed by the CPCB In Mining activities the sources of
fugitive dust are from drilling blasting hauling and beneficiation The following
control measures are proposed
i) Wet drilling system is being adopted and will be continued in future
ii) Major portion of ROM shall be processed in the wet circuit thus the
potential of fugitive dust is envisaged to be minimum Fixed water
sprinklers are already installed to suppress the dust pollution of the mine
Water tankers fitted with water sprinklers are also in operation
iii) Within mines water sprinkling is being done on the haul roads working
faces stacking areas dry circuit plant etc and shall be continued in future
Though the pollutants have not been recorded high at present in the core
area yet to control it further adequate water sprinkling over haul road by
water spraymist spray under pressure will be done Total length of haul
road of 504 kms is water sprinkled by mobile water tankers (3 nos)
making total 15 trips a day or as required in summer season Some portion
of the haul road has been provided with fixed water sprinklers which will
be extended further on the haul road gradually
iv) Phased reclamation of mined out areas waste dumps and tree plantation
will also help to reduce the generation of fugitive dust The details are
given later
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v) All primary crushers have inbuilt dust suppression and extraction
systems The primary crushers proposed will also have inbuilt dust
suppression and extraction system The loading area will be given priority
for dust control by frequent water sprinkling
vi) Other than ROM transportation all the intermediate product and finished
sized ore will be transported to the railway sidings Further management
may conduct a study to check efficiency of control measures
commissioned and adopted amp ascertain if further improvement may be
brought about amp revisit the results to consider further improvements
The Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine of Ms Feegrade and Company (P) Ltd is
surrounded by following mines as shown in Plate 52
Sl No
Name of mine Distance from Mine (in
KM) Direction
1 Rungta Sons Pvt Ltd 440 SE
2 Rungta Mines Ltd 520 SE
3 K J S Ahluwalia 140 NE
4 Rungta Sons Pvt Ltd 620 E
5 TISCO 1190 SE
6 M G Mohanty 1100 SE
7 O M M Ltd 1000 SE
8 TISCO 860 SE
9 O M M Ltd 670 SE
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10 Bonai Industrial Co Ltd
590 SE
11 Rungta Mines Ltd 650 S
12 O M C Ltd 660 S
13 O M M Ltd 940 SW
14 Geetarani Mohanty 1220 SW
15 National Enterprises 1060 SW
16 Penguin Trading Agency
1090 SW
17 Jindal Steel amp Power Ltd
960 SW
18 Steel Authority of India Ltd
430 W
19 Kanahdhara Mining amp Minerals Pvt Ltd
770 SW
20 Essel Mining amp Industries Ltd
620 SW
21 O M M Ltd 590 SW
22 K C Pradhan 660 SW
23 M G Mohanty 450 SW
24 Rungta Sons Pvt Ltd 420 SW
25 O M M Ltd 390 SW
26 OMC Ltd 470 SW
27 AMTC 240 SW
28 O M C Ltd 020 SW
29 Bonai Industrial Co Ltd
330 SW
30 ORIND 270 W
31 Feegrade amp Co Pvt Ltd
Adjacent E
The contribution of pollutants from all the active mines is reflected in the
baseline status and shown in Plate no 52 The cumulative contribution due to
expansion of the mine and other active mines is as given in Chapter 4 indicates
that PM10 SO2 and NOx will remain within limit
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Existing and proposed production of mine number of vehicles segment of route
on which transportation is being made and proposed is given in the following
table and shown in Plate no53
Present (MT) Proposed (MT)
Production in TPA 4200000 5900000
Transportationday (TPA) 14000 19667
Vehiclesday 700 (20MT) 728 (27MT)
Vehicleshour 29 30
Exit point-1 (Bhadrasahi to Joda onwards) Exit point- 1A (Nadidih to Bhadrasahi) Exit pont-1B (Bhadrasahi to Barbil siding or onwards)
9
4
5
10
5 5
Exit point-2 (Koira to Barsuan siding) Existing point-2A (Nadidih to Koira) Exit point-2B (Koira to Roxy Rengra Bimalgarh siding or onwards)
20
8
12
20
8
12
As discussed above there will be an increase of load of around 1 number
of vehicles per hour on the existing traffic Hence the contribution to pollution
load shall not be significant
Proposed dispatchable ore production per day of major iron ore lease of
Koira Sector as obtained from different sources is around 141390 MTday
considering 300 working days per year and working hour of 20 hours per day
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Distribution of transport of 141390 MTday in different sectors are given
below
Details of road transport (two lanes) with Trucksdumpers of Capacity 20 MT (I) 30 of total load will move along Koira-Bhadrasahi road (NH-215)
(a) From Koira to Bhadrasahi Two lane 16m wide road
(b) Total transport load 42417 MTday
(c) Total tripsday 2121
(d) Total up amp down tripsday 4242 (II) 35 of total load will move along Koira to Barsuan siding (State highway)
(a) From Koira to Barsuan Two lane road 16m wide
(b) Total transport load 49486MTday
(c) Total tripsday 2474
(d) Total updown tripsday 4948 (III) 35 of total load will move along Koira-to BimlagarhRoxyRengra (NH-
215)
(a) From Koira to BimlagarhRoxyRengra
Two lane road 16m wide
(b) Total transport load 49487 MTday
(c) Total tripsday 2474
(d) Total up amp down trips 4948 As per guidelines for capacity of roads in rural areas of Indian Road Congress
recommended design service volumes for two lane roads are 15000 PCUday or
5000 Trucksday in plain area in the three routes mentioned above The traffic
loads shall be within the standard limit of 5000 trucksday
Note i) PCU ndash Public Carriage Unit
ii) Equivalency factor ndash 1 Truck = 3 PCU
iii) Volume in number of vehicles that pass through a given point on the
road during a designated time is expressed in hour or day unit of
length in km
55 Mine Drainage
Rain water is the only source of natural water during the monsoon The
rain water during the monsoon has a tendency to discharge into the natural
drainage system of the area ie the natural water courses existing in the lease
hold area (Refer Drainage Plan 54) It is envisaged that the mining process will
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not intersect the ground water table There will be no mine drainage during dry
days
56 Water Pollution Control The water quality analysis results of various locations including
nalasrivers show that all the parameters are within the prescribed limits as per
the standard of IS 10500 and IS 2296 (Class C) Rain water runoff is likely to
cause turbidity for which garland drain water channels check dams amp silt ponds
have already been constructed on the water channel course of runoff The check
dams are constructed by boulders to check the speed of the water as well the
wash off material also gets arrested The water after passing the check dam(s) is
collected in a sump or a series of sumps The overflow free from silt will flow
from the lease area Five nos of Settling tanks of different capacity have already
been constructed for controlling the silt in flowing water
The existing plantation and proposed tree plantation will also help to
check the flow of turbid water to the nalla
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57 Water Balance
The company has already obtained surface water drawl permission to the
tune of 520 m3day from Karo River for industrial use For drinking and
domestic use in mine camp and periphery village ground water permission has
been obtained from water resources Dept Govt Of Odisha for 175m3 day
Additional water permission for surface amp ground water is under process
571 Report on impact of mining on ground water
The hydraulic characteristics of water-bearing formations is determined by
conducting pumping tests Pumping Test is conducted to examine the aquifer
response under controlled conditions to the abstraction of water The basic
principle of a pumping test is that if we pump water from a well and measure
9935 m3day
2260m3day Ground
Water
Drinking amp Domestic use
Dust suppression (transportation road inside quarry road stock yards village roads mine camp areas and dry fogging in crushingscreening plant)
Greenbelt
7675 m3day surface water
Miscellaneous usages
7506m3d
154m3d
15m3d
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the pumping rate and the drawdown in the well then we can substitute these
measurements into an appropriate formula and can calculate the hydraulic
characteristics of the aquifer It is also called as aquifer tests for aquifer
parameter evaluation
Groundwater is frequently chosen as the most suitable source of drinking water
supplies of which are brought to the surface by rehabilitating existing boreholes
or drilling new ones Pumping tests are a practical way of obtaining an idea of
the boreholersquos efficiency and its optimal production yield
Pumping Test
A pumping test consists of pumping groundwater from a well usually at a
constant rate and measuring water levels in the pumped well and any nearby
wells (observation wells) or surface water bodies during and after pumping
A pumping test is a practical reliable method of estimating well performance
well yield the zone of influence of the well and aquifer characteristics (ie the
aquiferrsquos ability to store and transmit water aquifer extent presence of boundary
conditions and possible hydraulic connection to surface water)
Before conducting a pumping test the geological and hydrological information of
the area should be collected
i) The geological characteristics of the subsurface (ie all those lithological
stratigraphic and structural features that may influence the flow of
groundwater)
ii) The type of aquifer and confining beds
iii) The thickness and lateral extent of the aquifer and confining beds
iv) The aquifer may be bounded laterally by barrier boundaries of
impermeable material in the lithology (eg the bedrock sides of a buried
valley a fault or simply lateral changes of the aquifer material)
v) Data on the groundwater-flow system horizontal or vertical flow of
groundwater water table gradients and regional trends in groundwater
levels
vi) Details of any existing surrounding wells in the area
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vii) Selecting the well for the pumping tests Well should be suitable for the
test
The hydrogeological conditions should not change over short
distances and should be representative of the area under
consideration or at least a large part of it
The site should not be near railways or motorways where passing
trains or heavy traffic might produce measurable fluctuations in the
hydraulic head of a confined aquifer
The site should not be in the vicinity of existing discharging wells
The pumped water should be discharged in a way that prevents its
return to the aquifer
The gradient of the water table or piezometric surface should be
low
Manpower and equipment must be able to reach the site early and
easily
Unconfined Aquifer Test (Darcyrsquos Method) The figure demonstrates unconfined aquifer flow pumping test for upper layer
Figure Unconfined Aquifer Flow Pumping Test
Here the aquifer is underlain by an impermeable stratum and test well extends
to the bottom of the permeable stratum and is perforated over the section which
is below the water table In original test it is assumed that the ground water is at
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rest The pumping generates a radial flow of water towards the well and the
water table assumes a curved surface called drawdown water table The
hydraulic gradient is assumed to be constant at any given radius Under steady-
state conditions the rate of radial flow through any cylindrical surface at radius r
is constant and equal to the amount of water pumped out of the well in unit
time
Consider the flow through an elementary cylinder of soil having a radius r
thickness dr and height h Hydraulic gradient (from inside to outside)
Area of flow A= 2rh
From Darcyrsquos Law q=kiA
Integrating
Two observation wells will suffice for computing k for higher accuracy more
than two is required The values of h1amph2 can be determined by measuring the
water table by piezometers
Confined Aquifer Test
A confined flow condition occurs when the aquifer is confined both above and
below by impermeable strata The figure 32 demonstrates confined aquifer flow
pumping test for lower layer Here the apparent drawdown surface is above the
upper surface of aquifer for all values of r
dr
dhi
hrdr
dhk 2
dhhkqr
dr2
)(log 2
1
2
2
1
2 hhkqr
re
)
)(log32
2
1
2
2
1210
( hh
rrqk
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We have to consider the flow after steady state is obtained (in some cases
pumping at a steady rate must be continued for many days before a steady flow
is reached)
Figure Confined Aquifer Flow Pumping Test
From Darcyrsquos Law q=kiA
A= 2rD
Permeability of Stratified Soils
When a sub soil in the field consists of a number of strata which have different
permeability values calculation of seepage through such a stratified deposit
requires the computation of average values of k applicable for the whole deposit
The figure 33 demonstrates permeability of stratified layer of soils
Drdr
dhkq 2
dhkDqr
dr2
)( 2
log 12
1
2 hhkq
D
r
re
)(
)(log
D 232
12
1210
hh
rrqk
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Figure Average Coefficient of Permeability in layered Soils
Horizontal flow (parallel to bedding planes)
There are two average values the average horizontal coefficient of permeability
kH when the flow is parallel to the strata and the average vertical coefficient
permeability kv when the flow is normal to the strata We are more interested in
the average horizontal coefficient of permeability kH
When the flow is horizontal it is taking place through all the layers at the same
time and therefore the hydraulic gradient is the same in each layer ie i1 = i2 = i3
= i4 =helliphellipin = i However the velocities of flow are different in various layers
By Darcyrsquos law the average discharge velocity can be written as -
) (H
1 k 2211
i
H nnHvHvHvv
) (H
1 k 2211H nnHkHkHk
If h is the head loss during the flow then h = h1 + h2 + h3 + h4 +helliphelliphn where h1
h2 are the head losses in different layers
If q is the total flow through the layer system then q = q1 + q2 + q3 + helliphellipqn
where q1 q2 are the flow through different layers
(Basic and Applied Soil Mechanics GopalRanjan ASR Rao Engineering
Hydrology K Subramanya Ground Water H M Raghunath)
Recovery Test (Theis Method)
When the pump is shut down after a pumping test the water level inside the
pumping and observation wells will start to rise This rise in water level is
known as residual drawdown (s) Recovery-test measurements allow the
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transmissivity of the aquifer to be calculated thereby providing an independent
check on the results of the pumping test
Residual drawdown data can be more reliable than drawdown data because the
recovery occurs at a constant rate whereas constant discharge pumping is often
difficult to achieve in the field Residual drawdown data can be collected from
both the pumping and observation wells
Figure Diagram of a pumping test for confined aquifers
According to Theis (1935) the residual drawdown after pumping has ceased is
Where -
s = residual drawdown
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r= distance from well to piezometer
T= transmissivity of the aquifer (KD)
SandS= storativity values during pumping and recovery respectively
Tandt= elapsed times from the start and ending of pumping respectively
(httpswwwwaterloohydrogeologiccomhelpaquifertest_theis_recovery_test_confinedhtm)
Figure Diagram of time drawdown and residual drawdown of a pumping test Using the approximation for the well function W(u) shown in the Cooper-Jacob
method this equation becomes-
When S and S are constant and equal and T is constant this equation can be
reduced to
T t
Pumping Period Recovery Period
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To analyze the data s is plotted on the logarithmic Y axis and time is plotted on
the linear X axis as the ratio of tt (total time since pumping began divided by
the time since the pumping ceased)
An example of a Theis Recovery analysis graph has been included below-
Figure Residual drawdown ttrsquo of a pumping test
An example of a Theis Recovery analysis is available in the project-
The Theis Recovery Solution assumes the following
bullThe aquifer is confined and has an ldquoapparentrdquo infinite extent
bullThe aquifer is homogeneous isotropic and of uniform thickness
over the area influenced by pumping
bullThe piezometric surface was horizontal prior to pumping
bullThe well is fully penetrating and pumped at a constant rate
bullWater removed from storage is discharged instantaneously with
decline in head
bullThe well diameter is small so well storage is negligible
The data requirements for the Theis Recovery Solution are
bullRecovery vs time data at a pumping or observation well
bullDistance from the pumping well to the observation well
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bullPumping rate and duration
Bore Hole Logging
Several borehole were constructed to conduct the hydro-geological study The
existing boreholes were also considered for pumping test To represent the
lithology of the area one such representative bore hole logging is provided here
Table -A representative bore hole logging in Nadidih Iron and Manganese Mine
Area
NADIDIH IRON amp MANGANESE MINES (FCPL)
BORE HOLE AT CONTRACTOR CAMP (MINES AREA- PIEZOMETER) Hole No 01
Av
g
Per
mea
bil
ity
(cm
s)
k
Av
gT
ran
smis
siv
ity
k X
D
T
Type Core Size 75 mm dia
Co ordinate N 21deg 57 4887 E 85deg15 2865
Collar RL 56943 m
Total Depth 114 m
RUN DETAILS
From(m) To(m) Width(m) True
Width(m)
Recovery
of core
Lithology k T
000 120 120 111 9250 Alluvium Soil
46
3X
10
-1cm
s
33
3X
10
2 cm
s
120 240 120 110 9167 -do-
240 330 090 086 9556 -do-
330 410 080 075 9375 -do-
410 480 070 066 9321 -do-
480 600 120 112 9225 -do-
600 720 120 110 9167 -do-
720 840 120 113 9324 Reddish Soil
37
1X
10
-2cm
s
65
7X
10
1 cm
s
840 960 120 113 9420 -do-
960 1080 120 112 9333 -do-
1080 1200 120 113 9321 -do-
1200 1320 120 115 9454 -do-
1320 1440 120 113 9321 -do-
1440 1560 120 112 9333 -do-
1560 1680 120 112 9333 -do-
1680 1800 120 110 9167 -do-
1800 1920 120 110 9167 -do-
1920 2040 120 112 9333 -do-
2040 2160 120 110 9167 -do-
2160 2280 120 110 9167 -do-
2280 2400 120 111 9250 -do-
2400 2490 090 085 9444 -do-
2490 2570 080 076 9500 Laterite Soil 1 7 2 X 1 0 - 2 c m s 1 4 1 X 1 0 1 c m s
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2570 2640 070 065 9286 -do-
2640 2760 120 112 9333 -do-
2760 2880 120 113 9417 -do-
2880 3000 120 114 9500 -do-
3000 3080 080 075 9375 -do-
3080 3150 070 067 9325 -do-
3150 3240 090 085 9325 -do-
3240 3310 070 065 9286 -do-
3310 3410 100 093 9300 Ferruginous Laterite
14
2 X
10
-3cm
s
14
3 X
10
0 cm
2s
3410 3480 070 067 9571 -do-
3480 3600 120 112 9333 -do-
3600 3720 120 112 9333 -do-
Existing level
3720 3840 120 112 9333 Ferruginous Laterite
3840 3960 120 113 9417 -do-
3960 4080 120 115 9425 -do-
4080 4200 120 111 9250 -do-
4200 4320 120 112 9333 -do-
4320 4440 120 111 9250 Laterite with
inclusion of shale
11
0 X
10
-3cm
s
18
5 c
m2s
4440 4560 120 112 9333 -do-
4560 4680 120 111 9250 -do-
4680 4830 150 140 9333 -do-
4830 4920 090 087 9432 -do-
4920 5040 120 112 9333 -do-
5040 5160 120 115 9454 -do-
5160 5280 120 113 9417 -do-
5280 5400 120 114 9500 -do-
5400 5520 120 114 9454 -do-
5520 5640 120 114 9500 -do-
5640 5760 120 113 9417 -do-
5760 5880 120 110 9167 -do-
5880 6000 120 114 9500 -do-
6000 6120 120 111 9250 Shale inclusion with
reddish Soil
57
1 X
10
-4cm
s
11
X 1
0-1
cm
2s
6120 6240 120 111 9250 -do-
6240 6360 120 114 9500 -do-
6360 6480 120 113 9417 -do-
6480 6600 120 112 9333 -do-
6600 6720 120 115 9583 -do-
6720 6840 120 113 9417 -do-
6840 6960 120 114 9500 -do-
6960 7080 120 114 9500 -do-
7080 7200 120 111 9250 -do-
7200 7320 120 112 9333 -do-
7320 7440 120 110 9167 -do-
7440 7560 120 111 9250 -do-
7560 7680 120 110 9167 -do-
7680 7800 120 113 9417 -do-
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7800 7920 120 110 9167 -do-
7920 8040 120 114 9500 Clay Shale
16
5 X
10
-4cm
s
57
X 1
0-1
cm
2s
8040 8160 120 111 9250
-do-
Confined
Aquifer level 8160 8280 120 111 9250 Clay Shale
8280 8400 120 114 9500 -do-
8400 8520 120 113 9417 -do-
8520 8640 120 112 9333 -do-
8640 8760 120 115 9583 -do-
8760 8880 120 113 9417 -do-
8880 9000 120 114 9500 -do-
9000 9120 120 114 9500 -do-
9120 9240 120 111 9250 -do-
9240 9360 120 112 9333 -do-
9360 9480 120 110 9167 -do-
9480 9600 120 111 9250 -do-
9600 9700 100 094 9400 -do-
9700 9760 060 056 9333 -do-
9760 9840 080 075 9375 -do-
9840 9960 120 114 9500
-do-
Proposed
Deepening
level 9960 10080 120 114 9500 Clay Shale
10080 10200 120 111 9250 -do-
10200 10320 120 112 9333 -do-
10320 10400 080 110 9100 -do-
10400 10600 200 111 8100 -do-
10600 10750 150 094 8300 -do-
10750 10850 100 056 8500 -do-
10850 10950 100 075 7500 -do-
10950 11080 130 114 8769 -do-
11080 11230 150 114 8300 -do-
11230 11400 170 111 8100 -do-
It is proposed to deepen the mine from 533m to 470m (RL) ie 63m There is an
unconfined aquifer at a level of 488m (RL) In this borehole these levels are
encountered at 3643m (present level) 8143m (confined aquifer level) and
9943m (proposed level) respectively from the surface level (56943m RL) as
provided in Table
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Permeability and Transmissivity with respect to various layers
The figure depicts Permeability and Transmissivity with respect to various layers
in Nadidih
Figure -Bore hole logging in Nadidih Iron and Manganese Mine Area with permeability and transmissivity
The alluvial layer revealed the highest permeability of 463X10-1cms This layer
is upto about 720 m from the surface The dugwells shallow tube wells are fed
by the water stored in this layer During post monsoon season there is a
depletion of the water table by 35 to 5m in the entire area
The existing mine is already at 533m level and is further proposed to work at
470m level In this case the mine will go upto the level of ldquoClayShale Layerrdquo
which is at a depth below 490m as shown in Figure 41 This means the mine
working will cross the 488m level confined aquifer which is also lying in the
same Clay Shale Layer
The additional water withdrawal from the mine is calculated below according to
Darcyrsquos law
Proposed Mine Level
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Q= k X i X A where Q is the water discharged per day k = Permeability of
the strata i = the hydraulic gradient as found in the pumping test
k(confined aquifer)= 110 X10-3cms = 095mday
i = 0008 (Radius of influence was found to be about 30m)
A = 2rh = 2 X 3142 X (50) x 3 = 9426m2 (h= depth of layer here is 3m r
= 50m as per the opening of third bench from the mine pit bottom where
the mine working crossed the confined aquifer)
Q= 095 X 0008 X 9426= 716m3 per day only (approx 7m3 per day)
This additional water discharge will be very nominal in compared to the entire
mine excavation because of extremely low permeability of the strata The broken
layer (8143m to 7943m) in the borehole) may be considered as the confined
water table which is found to be inconsistent
The figure shows schematic diagram of the working depth and the ground water
table At present the existing mine is already working at 533m level and the
working is to be deepened further as proposed to work at 470m level as shown
in the figure
Figure -Pictorial representation of high permeability in shallow upper layer and very low permeability in lower layer
K
7- 8m level
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In the study area the high permeability horizon within the shallow upper laterite
soil permits rapid infiltration and lateral flow of groundwater limiting recharge
to the underlying bedrock The lower permeability of the underlying laterite soil
limits both lateral movement of groundwater and recharge to the bedrock
Hence deepening of the mine from the existing level will not affect the water
regime to large extent
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Figure - Pictorial representation of water table fluctuation in buffer zone during
monsoon and non-monsoon season
Conclusions i) The mining activities in Nadidih Iron and Manganese Mine have
proposed to deepen the mine from 533m level to 470 m ie further 63m
depth to extract the remaining mineral in the mine from conservation
point of view
ii) After reconnaissance surveying of the mine carefully several bore
holeswell were identified
iii) The assessment was done during pre-monsoon and post monsoon
period in the year 2018
iv) After estimation of the permeability for each layerthe water drainage
characteristic was assessed for the mine
v) Radius of influence of the area was determined by pumping test and
found to be about 30m
vi) The present level of working was found to be at 533m which can be
easily inspected It was found that although blasting technique is used
for mining the peripheral strata was found almost intact The mine
benches are carefully excavated as per mining plan and are very
conspicuously maintained
vii) It was further found that the water seepages from the lower layers
were not found even during and after heavy rainfall Whatever water
was found stored in the mine sump was due to seepage from 10-12m
from surface layers and rainwater runoff The seepage water was found
to be carefully channeled by toe drains along the mine benches to get
collected in the mine sump
viii) The proposed mine working will crossa thin inconsistentlayer of
confined aquifer which is lying at a level of 488m
ix) With further deepening of the mine by 63m an amount of about 7m3 per
day will be the additional seepage of water (as calculated)
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x) The mine was visited in the month of September 2018 after heavy
rainfall to inspect the excavated area It was found that the
waterseepage was taking place only from the upper layers upto7-8 m
The layers below 8m were absolutely dry except a few cracks from
where some local seepages were found to be taking place
Recommendations
i) As mining activities are dynamic in nature the drainagepermeability
characteristics calculated in this report may change with time to time
Therefore monitoring and measurement of these areas should be done
regularly
ii) Water level monitoring systemshave to be provided in the identified bore
wells in the periphery of the mine
iii) Care should be taken so that the lower aquifer should not be disturbed
much during mining activities and remain intact outside the
leaseControlled blasting activity should be adopted to prevent crack in
the aquifer
iv) The mine authority should utilize the additional water pumped (if any)
in the reclamation water spraying activities during the dry weather
seasons
58 Rain Water Harvesting and Water Conservation Measures
Nadidih Iron amp Manganese mine has been implementing various ground
water recharge measures in amp around the mines area for augmenting the ground
water resources Rain water harvesting (RWH) measures have been
implemented at the project site considering the rainfall pattern intensity and
topography of the area Micro-level controls have been taken up at distributed
locations and these controls are in the form of construction of Rainwater
Harvesting structures Storage structures have been constructed at strategic
locations to catch the surface runoff generated locally Moreover quarry bottom
also act as retention pond by default for storage of runoff from the entire quarry
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The stored surface runoff either percolates downward and join in underlying
ground water resources or used or lost due to evaporation There are 5 no of
settling-cum percolation tank amp rain water harvesting structure having total
capacity of 38980 m3have been constructed at suitable locations (bottom of the
overburden dump) to collect surface runoff water The individual capacities of
the settling tank cum harvesting pit are 4636 m3 25620 m3 7746 m3 228 m3 amp 750
m3 The water collected in the both active and inactive quarry RWH pit and
settling-cum percolation tanks not only recharge the ground water through
natural percolation process but also after desiltation are used for dust
suppression during non- rainy days
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59 Noise and vibration levels
Controlled amp proven blast design is being adopted to control vibrations
throw of blasted material noise amp to ensure better fragmentation Blasting causes
ground vibrations noise and fly rocks Since there will be increase in mine
production there will be increase in blasting operation However there is no
major human settlement in close vicinity Drilling and blasting will be done as
per DGMS guidelines Blasting will be carried out by using SME explosive The
details are discussed in Chapter-2 Adoptions of Proper blast design will ensure
control of ground vibrations fly rocks and noise level
Single row a) Using short delays single hole per delay for minimum vibrations
helliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Zero 1 2 3 4 5
b) Using short delays for maximum fragmentation helliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphellip0helliphellip Zero 1 zero 1 zero 1 zero 1
Multi row In multi row blasts the inline firing system is used Different pattern
of initiations are adopted which provide better fragmentation mock-pile throw
as well as blasting efficiency The effective burden (BE) amp effective spacing (SE)
are illustrated as shown below
At present blasting is done by practicing either Diagonal or V-type initiation
pattern The patterns are shown below
Symbols used-
Initiation
Delay nos used as 0123 etc
Line of firing
Direction of initiation of holes
Shot hole
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Case-I Diagonal initiation method
Free Face
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Case-II V-type initiation Free Face 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4
5 4 3 2 1 2 3 4 5
6 5 4 3 2 3 4 5 6
Apart from the above other contributive factors for noise will be crusher screen
and plying of vehicles Proper Control measure to be ensured to keep the noise
level under control
i) Proper maintenance of machineries and transport vehicles is being
carried out to reduce the noise and keep the same within
permissible limit
ii) DG sets will have proper acoustic enclosures
iii) The roads except haul road shall be made pucca
iv) No pressure horns shall be allowed within mine lease
v) Vehicles will have proper maintenance and old vehicles will not be
allowed for transportation
SE BE
SE BE
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vi) Noise levels Monitoring is carried out on quarterly basis and shall
be continued in future
510 Waste dumps Management
The waste materials of Nadidih Mine is mainly laterite lateritic Iron Ore
(Fe 45) BHQ BHJ shale Lateritic soil etc
The waste material generated will be dumped partly in preselected dump
yards amp partly used for backfilling 8300748 m3 of waste material exists at present
amp has been dumped in Dump B amp C Another 2362340 m3 waste will be
generated up to life of the mine Out of total waste materials part material will
be screened and balance 2362340 m3 of waste will be used for backfilling
However there will be only 908725 m3 of waste generated upto 2019-20
At present 7540 hectares of area is present as green belt as safety zone At
the end of the plan period approximately 12134 ha of area will be converted to
greenbelt and plantation At the end of life of the mine approximately 41789 ha
of exhausted quarry will be backfilled and covered with plantation and 16824 ha
area will be covered under bench plantation
511 Afforestation Programme
At present 7540 hectares of area is present as green belt as safety zone At the
end of the plan period approximately 12134 hectares of area will be converted to
green belt and plantation At the end of life of the mine approximately 41789
hectare of exhausted quarry will be back filled and covered with plantation and
16824 ha area will be covered under bench plantation
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Table No53
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND MANAGEMENT
Ecology Stage Wise Cumulative Plantation
REQUIREMENTS OF PLANTS FOR AFFORSTATIONRECLAMATION
Year Unworked area plantation green
belt
Outside dumps
Inside dumps Topsoil dump Total
Area (Ha)
Trees Area (Ha)
Trees Area (Ha)
Trees Area (Ha)
Trees Area (Ha)
Trees
up to 2017-18 754 18850
754 18850
2018-19 to 2019-20 4594 11485
4594 11485
Back filling area
2018-19 to 2019-20
35 8750
35 8750
Dump Plantation
up to 2017-18 1248 85000
1248 85000
2018-19 to 2019-20 30 6000
30 6000
Total 31114 130085
Total number saplings per hectare is 2500 but due to gap plantation saplings
per hectare is more than 2500 ha
512 Socio-economic aspects
The present mine operations have given opportunity to 346 people of direct
employment and equal no of people are benefitted indirectly During expansion
activities of the plant as proposed under this project there may by opportunity
for direct employment of about 80 more people Besides there will be indirect
employment
Further the Government of Odisha will earn approx Rs 909297781- per
annum as royalty (which could help development of the area) At present the
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Project Proponent is paying approx Rs 1863791766- per annum to State
Govt of Odisha as royalty
The following have been provided to these villages and other nearby
villages
513 Peripheral development work a) Drinking water being supplied to the villagers through tanker and this
will be continued in future too
b) Pesticides are spread on drains and ditches during monsoon and
cleaned whenever required Such activities will be continued in future
also
c) Medical health camps are being organized once in a month in
surrounding villages for medical care of the local people
d) Training on Environmental education is carried out for awakening
about the surrounding environment to the local villagers
e) Except technical amp managerial staff all other workers are local people
f) Public roads are being repaired amp maintained Public road is being
constructed in association with other companies
g) Jeep and Camper are made available for use of villagers on
emergencysituations
h) Sports material are provided to villagers and tournaments organized
514 Biological Environment amp Conservation (Flora and fauna)
For conservation of flora and fauna both in the core and buffer zone of
Nadidhi Iron ore mine of Ms Feegrade Co Ltd has initiated many actions For
conservation of wildlife in the area site specific conservation plan is already
approved by Principal CCF (Wild Life) amp Chief Wild Life Warden Odisha There
is no elephant corridornational park sanctuary in 10 km radius of the ML
area However we have contributed proportionate amount in preparation of
regional Wild Life Management Plan The different mitigation measures
proposed in the plan are in the fields of
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a To improve the density and composition of forest crop and to encourage the
natural regeneration and establishment of principal species by taking suitable
silvicultural operation with due emphasis on soil and water conservation
b To resort to artificial regeneration wherever necessary
c In consistence with primary objective removal of mature and silviculturally
available trees before they become unsound on sustained yield basis
d Removal of unsound and defective trees under improvement felling so as to
improve and increase the stocking of principal species
e To tend and improve the existing growing stock through suitable Silvicultural
measures
f To regenerate the barren and blank patches by planting suitable site exacting
hardy species
g To rehabilitate and improve the productivity of the depleted and degraded
forest through enrichment plantation and other suitable measures
h To tend the existing plantation so as to get maximum annual increment
i To raise block plantation preferably of economically important species in the
large gaps having extent of more than 4 Ha
j To improve micro-edaphic conditions especially in dry and open patches by
taking suitable soil and water conservation measures
k To provide effective protection against illicit felling encroachment shifting
cultivation over grazing and fire hazards so as to check further retrogression
of site
l To meet the bonafied needs and requirements of local inhabitants in regards to
fire wood small timber and fodder etc
The proposed fund requirement for implementation of the plan has been
deposited (Rs108 Lacs) to DFO Bonai All other works within the lease area
shall be undertaken by the company under the guidance of the monitoring
committee and DFO and an amount of Rs 148 Lacs has been expensed made by
the project proponent
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515 Public health implications of the project
The company takes preventive measures for the villagers in the local area
for better health Company provides the following for betterment of health
Preventive Measures Taken up for Better Health
1 Weekly visit of Doctor to Nadidih Mines with para-medical staff and medicine
2 Providing Ambulance for patients daily to nearest hospital and as and when required
3 Health awareness programme in village schools
4 Supply of blanket to the villagers
5 Safe drinking water supply to villagers through Boring OHT pipe line amp water tanker
6 Water treatment done by Bleaching powder amp Alum which are added to water before 12 hrs of supply
7 Anti Malaria Treatment like Fogging anti larve spray amp indoor residual spray done weekly fortnightly amp monthly
8 Awareness pogramme also done among school children for use of pipe line supplied water for drinking purpose instead of taking pond or nalariver water
9 Water vat in the village are cleaned on regular interval
516 Specific programme for upliftment of SCST population of the study
area
The study area is dominated by Schedule Tribe population As per Census
2011 the percentage of ST population to the total population is 6665 Similarly
the SC population to the total population is 619 Hence the peripheral CSR
activities doneproposed to be done are mainly focused on upliftment of SCST
population
Welfare activities done and proposed along with funds are enclosed The
company focused on the following activities for upliftment of SCST population
1) Education amp communication
2) Health care
3) Livelihood
4) Sports amp culture
5) Infrastructure amp development
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517 Public Consultation
The public hearing of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines of Ms Feegrade amp Co
(P) Ltd was held on 25th October 2018 at 1030 AM at the Play ground near
Nadidih Primary School of Village Nadikasira Sri Bhaskar Chandra Turuk OAS
(SAG) Additional District Magistrate Sundargarh supervised and presided over
the meeting along with Sri Hemendra Nath Nayak Regional Officer State
Pollution Control Board Rourkela Odisha As many as 500 participants had
attended the public hearing meeting
The details are discussed in Chapter 7
Main issues of the public are as follows
Peripheral development of the area
Pollution control especially dust control
Educationskill development
Employment generation
Drinking water
Medical Health
Promotion of Agriculture Plantation
Peripheral development of the area
Areas covered are Construction of a bridge Provision of transformer for Koira
stadium Provision of DG sets for Nadidih Nadikasira amp Rengalbeda villages
for uninterrupted power Street lighting in Rengalbeda village Construction of
club house at Kendudihi village Drainage facility at Nididih village
Appointment of Public Relation Officers so that they visit the villages for taking
necessary mitigative measures Financial assistance to the SHGrsquos Infrastructure
facility for the SHG for mushroom cultivation etc
From 2014-15 to 2017-18 following expenses have been made on Peripheral
development
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Health care amp Drinking water- 17078 lac
Education- 10282 lac
Alternative livelihood amp EVS- 2342 lac
Infrastructure- 59162 lac
Sports amp Culture- 51413 lac
Budget for 2018-19 is approx 7734lac
Pollution control especially dust control
This covers maintenance of the transportation road near Roladipa village water
sprinkling over transportation road Black-topconcreting of the approach road
from Rengalbeda NH to mines along with drainage facilities to control fugitive
dust emission during plying of transporting vehicles etc
The mine is operating with all environmental protection measures such as
a) Air pollution control measures
b) Water pollution control measures
c) Dump management
d) Plantation amp free distribution of fruit bearing saplings
Approx 761 crore has already been spent on this account amp a sum of 377 lacs
will be spent annually on this account
Educationskill development
The various activities covered under this head are to enhance the financial
assistance being provided to the private teachers construction of boundary wall
around Rengalbeda school premises supply of sporting materials amp school bus
facility etc
Approx 288 lac will be spent during 2018-19 on this account
Employment generation This covers maximum employment to local public Income generation and
development of the area Deployment of trucktippers of local villagers on
priority basis etc
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Mines Management have already provided employment to the local people in
the mine on priority basis The company will provide employment to the local
people on priority basis in future also
Drinking water
Areas covered are Drinking water facility having bore well with overhead Sintex
tank at Guali etc
The company has provided drinking water facilities through digging of deep
bore wells OHT pipeline in different villages and the facility will be maintained
properly for its optimum utilization
5166 lac approx will be spent in the financial year 2018-19 for health care amp
drinking water facility
Medical Health
This includes free health check up of all people ambulance service and free
distribution of medicines etc
5166 lac will be spent in the financial year 2018-19 for health care amp drinking
water
Promotion of Agriculture Plantation
This includes Promotion of Agriculturescientific farming in Nadidih village
development of 15 nos of successful farmers Plantation of fruit bearing trees in
the degraded Govt land etc
Approx 45 lac will be spent annually on account of plantation
The public has positive opinion about the project District Administration to
utilize DMF fund for all developmental project as koira area is contributing
huge amount of revenue to it
Hence the proposed expansion will further have a positive impact in improving
socioeconomic condition of the
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Expenses on CSR Activities from 2014-15 to 2017-18 ( in Rs)
CSR Activities Proposed (in Rs)
SL NO
Sector 2014-15 (in Rs)
2015-16 (in Rs)
2016-17 (in Rs)
2017-18 (in Rs)
Proposed expenditure (in Rs) per year basis
1 Health care amp drinking water
5430105 1832433 4443343 5372002 5166000
2 Education amp communication
2216351 4787593 2988000 290217 288000
3 Alternative livelihood amp environmental protection
478129 704670 202339 956461 1102000
4 Infrastructure development
4374184 16782486 23521728 14484341 1128750
5 Sports amp culture 18536 115242 538355 50741109 50000
Total 12517305 24222424 31693765 71844130 7734750
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B Environmental Management Plan
51 General Views
The environmental management programme can be successfully
implemented only with an efficient organizational set up Further regular
monitoring of the various environmental parameters is required to check the
pollution status and effect of control measures amp there by guide the management
to undertake midterm corrective steps as needed The organization amp post
monitoring suggestions follow
52 Organisation amp Manpower
Environmental Management aspects of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mine of
Feegrade Co are being looked after by a dedicated Environment Management
Cell This cell comprises professionals drawn from different disciplines which
include environmental engineering environmental chemistry and horticulture
The Organization Chart of Environment Department is as given below
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Environmental Management Cell
The Environmental Management of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mine is guided by
the environmental policy of the Company Any environment matter as per
environment policy any deviation or violation of environmental or forest
normsconditions are reported by Sr Manager (Mines) who in turn reports next
competent authority who takes the required action The environmental
performance of Nadidih Iron amp Manganese mine is periodically reviewed by the
Sr Vice President (Geology amp Environment) and Director The potential non-
compliances if any are reported to the Director who then discusses the same in
the subsequent meetings of the Board of Directors
Director
Sr Vice-President (GampE)
Chief General Manager (Mines) AVP (Geology)
Dy General Manager (Mines)
Mines Foreman
Mech Eng
DGMAGMSr Manager (Env)
Surveyor Env Workers
Civil Engg
Sr Manager (Mines)
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53 Monitoring of existing systems
Different environmental monitoring activities carried out by the
Environmental team at Nadidih Iron amp Mn Ore Mine of Feegrade amp Co are given
below
Examination of retaining wall and repairs as necessary repairs of
Garland drain water channels check dams amp settling ponds before and
after rains Construction of water drains and other rain run off
protective measures at mine workings and surface of the mine area are
undertaken before the onset of monsoon
Checking water contamination by drawing regular samples of water
including run off water from the mine and getting them analyzed
Collection and analysis of water samples coming out of the settling
tanks (silt) to check the efficiency of the arrangement
Checking the quality of air by drawing regular air samples and getting
them analyzed near HEM machineries haul road at working faces
(where maximum persons are employed) residential area and
surrounding habitation etc in the wind ward (down wind) direction
and to take appropriate measures to reduce resultant impact in core
zone amp buffer zone
Maintenance of the record of afforestation to monitor afforestation
scheme the area of plantation observance of growth rate and survival
of plants
Sampling for noise pollution at the cabin of machineries to identify
machines requiring maintenance (which produce excess noise) and to
study likely impact on workers
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CHAPTER - 6
POST OPERATIONAL MONITORING ORGANIZATION amp COST
60 Monitoring Organization amp Cost
61 General views
The environmental management programme can be successfully
implemented only with an efficient organizational set up Further regular
monitoring of the various environmental parameters is required to check
the pollution status and effect of control measures
62 Monitoring schedule amp parameters 621 Monitoring Schedule of Environmental Parameters
To evaluate the effectiveness of environmental management
programme regular monitoring of the significant environmental
parameters will be taken up The schedule duration and parameters to be
monitored are shown as under
Sl Description of parameters Schedule amp duration of monitoring
1 Air Quality
Five ambient air quality-monitoring stations will be established in the core amp buffer zone for PM10 PM25 SO2 NO2 and CO Locations of the ambient air quality stations will be decided based on the meteorological data topographical features and environmentally and ecologically sensitive targets
One sample (24 hourly) per day 2 days week and 12 weeks twice a year
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2 Water Quality
Water quality of Karo river amp ground water will be monitored
Physico-chemical and biological parameters in each season
3 Water Flow Karo river in each season
4
Vehicular Emissions Regular Monitoring
5
Noise Level Regular Monitoring
6 Soil Quality
Every year in dry season on all plantation areas
7
Flora amp Fauna Once in 2 years
8 Socio-Economic Once in 4 years
622 Health amp Environmental monitoring schedule 623 Occupational Health
Occupational safety and health is very closely related to
productivity and good employer-employee relationship The factors of
occupational health in Nadidih mining project are mainly due to dust and
land degradation Safety of employees during operation and maintenance
etc are being implemented as per the provisions of the Metalliferrous
Mines Regulations 1961 and the Mines Rules 1955 To avoid any adverse
effects on the health of workers due to various pollutants sufficient
measures in practice are given below
Provision of rest shelters for mine workers with amenities like
drinking water etc
All safety measures like use of safety appliances safety signboards
posters slogans related to safety etc are ensured
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Training of employees on use of safety appliances and first aid
Regular maintenance and testing of all equipments as per
manufacturersrsquo guidelines
Periodic Medical Examination (PME) of all workers by a medical
specialist is being conducted regularly to assess the health status of
the employees and then suitable corrective actions taken The
frequency of PME is once in three years for the employees above 45
years and once in every five years for the employees below 45 years
However no notified disease has been reported so far since
operation of the mine
The summary of the medical checkup held during June to July 2018
is given below
June to July 2018
Total no of employees undergone medical examination 52
Total no of employees undergone IME 10
Total no of employees undergone PME 42
Total no of employees declared FIT 52
Special eye refraction test for drivers amp operators 58
The summary of the medical checkup held during June to July 2017
amp Septrsquo 2017 is given below
June to July 2017
Total no of employees undergone medical examination 34
Total no of employees undergone IME 03
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Total no of employees undergone PME 31
Total no of employees declared FIT 34
Total no of employees for further investigation 01
Total no of employees declared unfit Nil
Special eye refraction test for drivers amp operators 43
Special test for employees engaged in food handling 01
September 2017
Total no of employees undergone medical examination 84
Total no of employees undergone IME 73
Total no of employees undergone PME 11
Total no of employees declared FIT 80
Total no of employees referred to higher medical
centremedical college for further investigation amp
treatment and review after 3 months
04
First Aid in mines includes training and re-training of the staff of
First Aid activity group along with necessary facilities
Close surveillance of work environment and practices which may
affect environment and workerrsquos health and safety
Regular audit of OHS practices under OHSAS 18001 and taking
corrective and preventive measures for non-compliances found if
any
Working of mine as per approved Mining Plan and Environmental
Management Plans
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Nadidih Iron Mine has arrangement with hospital and specialist
doctors and Operation Theater to meet the need demand of urgency of
both its employees and community around For community medical
check-up the Company iswill organize camps at different locations
throughout the year in nearby areas besides medical treatment facilities at
the door step of the villagers through mobile vans and doctors
63 Capital Cost Total cost of proposed project is Rs 200 cores
631 Capital cost already made (Environment)
Sl Head Cost (Rs lac) as on 3132018
1 Preparation cost EIAEMP 200
2 Water tanker 655
3 Construction of RWH structure 7650
4 Plantation 8437
5 Preparation of Site Specific Conservation Plan
15
6
Implementation cost of Site Specific Conservation Plan deposited in CAF account at Divisional Forest Officer Bonai (Sundargarh)
1080
7 Cost incurred in implementation of Site Specific Conservation Plan by project proponent
590
8 Installation cost of Static water Sprinkling System
1288
9 Geo hydrological study 15
10 Leveling amp dump stabilization 1960
11 Construction of retaining wall and garland drain
200
Total 76117
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632 Capital cost to be made (Environment)
SlNo Head Cost (Rs lac) Timeline for implementati
on
1 Garland drains and retaining walls
50 3132020
2 Plantation of dump 120 3132020
3 Pollution control measures 200 3132020
Total 37
633 Recurring cost (Rs lacs)
Sl No
Head Made
As on 31032018
Proposed to be made per
year (For 2018-19 amp 2019-20 )
1 Pollution monitoring and control (including laying charges of coir mats)
5541 55
2 Water sprinkling 12838 150
3 Plantation 5601 45
4 Occupational health 1058 060
5 Environmental Awareness 645 10
6 Dry Fog system at Crushing amp Screening units
6024 34
7 Housekeeping 881 10
8 Static Water Sprinkling System
11126 61
9 Dump terracing 904 060
Total 44618 377
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634 Peripheral Development WorkESR
Peripheral works carried out by Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine of
Ms by Feegrade amp Co Pvt Ltd are follows
64 Corporate Environmental Responsibility
The activities include measures for pollution control environmental
protection and conservation wildlife and forest conservationprotection
measures etc Tentative budget Rs150 Crores per year
SL No
Sector 2014-15 (in Rs)
2015-16 (in Rs)
2016-17 (in Rs)
2017-18 (in Rs)
Proposed expenditure
per year basis
(in Rs)
1 Health care amp drinking water 5430105 1832433 4443343 5372002 5166000
2 Education amp communication 2216351 4787593 2988000 290217 288000
3 Alternative livelihood amp environmental protection
478129 704670 202339 956461 1102000
4 Infrastructure development 4374184 16782486 23521728 14484341 1128750
5 Sports amp culture 18536 115242 538355 50741109 50000
Total 12517305 24222424 31693765 71844130 7734750
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CHAPTER -7
ADDITIONAL STUDIES
71 Public Hearing
The public hearing of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines of Ms Feegrade amp Co (P)
Ltd for enhancement of production capacity of ROM iron ore from 288 MTPA
to 60 MTPA and reduction in dry Processing (crushing screening) of low grade
iron ore from old stacksdumps from 4571 MTPA to 1451 MTPA (total
handling 7451 MTPA) over an area of 121405 hectares at villages Nadikasira
and Rengalbeda Tehsil Koira in Sundargarh District was held on 25th October
2018 at 1030 AM at the Play ground near Nadidih Primary School of Village
Nadikasira
Sri Bhaskar Chandra Turuk OAS (SAG) Additional District Magistrate
Sundargarh supervised and presided over the meeting along with Sri Hemendra
Nath Nayak Regional Officer State Pollution Control Board Rourkela Odisha
At the outset Sri Hemendra Nath Nayak Regional Officer State Pollution
Control Board Rourkela welcomed the public present in the meeting He briefly
described the objective of the public hearing as per the EIA Notification S O
1533 (E) dated 14th September 2006 of the Ministry of Environment Forests amp
CC Govt of India He informed that the date time and venue for conducting
the public hearing of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines of Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
was advertised in the Odia Daily ldquoDharitrirdquo on 22nd September 2018 and the
English Daily ldquoThe New Sunday Expressrdquo on 23rd September 2018
Additional District Magistrate Sundargarh welcomed the public who
were present at the venue for participating in the public hearing and informed
about the objective of the public hearing
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On behalf of the Project Proponent Sri Nihar Ranjan Satpathy Mines
Manager welcomed the dignitaries on the dais and the gathering He gave a brief
description about the proposed expansion for enhancement of production of the
mine He stated that the mine has already obtained necessary approval from
Indian Bureau of Mines for modification of mining plan for enhancement of
production The Environmental Impact Assessment and Environment
Management Plan was prepared as per Term of Reference issued by MoEFampCC
Govt of India Wet drilling controlled blasting water sprinkling on haul road
through fixed water sprinklers and mobile water tankers are being carried out to
control air pollution Coir matting along with grass seeding and plantation has
been undertaken by the mine over the dump slopes for proper dump
management The mine has also constructed retaining wall garland drain
settling tank along the toe of the dumps They have also installed sewage
treatment plant for treatment of domestic waste water generated from the mine
colony and treated water is re-used Plantation has been undertaken over dump
slopes safety zone and other vacant areas He assured that the company will
continue to undertake the above mentioned dump management practices air amp
water pollution control measures during enhancement of production for better
environmental compliance He further stated that company has provided direct
and indirect employment to the local people The company has also undertaken
various peripheral developmental works including free health care facility
drinking water facility educational facility road infrastructure socio-cultural
activities promotion of sports activity livelihood promotion and development
of livestockrsquos He assured that the company will also continue to undertake
these activities during enhancement of production
The Additional District Magistrate Sundargarh invited the public to offer
their views related to the expansion of production of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines
of Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd Most of the public have supported the proposed
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expansion project for employment generation and overall peripheral
development
The issues were raised by the participants in the public hearing
After completion of the deliberation process the Additional District
Magistrate Sundargarh invited the representative of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines
of Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd to present a brief note on the issues related to
the demand and grievances of the local people raised during the public hearing
Accordingly he expressed his views
After deliberation of the above and concluding statement by the
Additional District Magistrate Sundargarh Er Deepak Kumar Sahoo Asst Env
Engineer State Pollution Control Board Rourkela gave vote of thanks at the end
of public hearing
As many as 500 participants had attended the public hearing meeting and
about 172 persons have put their signature in the attendance sheet 38 persons
took part in the deliberation The video recording of the entire proceedings of
the public hearing is there 8 written statements have been received from various
stake holders on the day of public hearing
Time bound action plan of public hearing with financial allocations
Sl No (A)
Issue Raised (B)
Action Taken to be taken
(C)
Amount spendpropos
ed (Rs) Approx (D)
RemarksDate of
completion (E)
1 Construction of a bridge over Karo River for easy movement of villagers
We will apply for necessary approval Work will be started after obtaining necessary permission from State Forest Department competent authority
Rs 6000 Lakh On getting of approval from competent authority The work will be completed within 18 months after approval
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2 Provision of transformer for Koira stadium
Company will take action after consultation of concern authority amp local committee
Rs 500 Lakh May 2019
3 Provision of DG sets for Nadidih Nadikasira amp Rengalbeda villages for uninterrupted power supply during power cut
We will provide DG Supplyconnection during village festivalmarriage ceremony etc
Rs 1500 Lakh Tentative starting date- January 2019 Tentative completion date is March 2020
4 Street lighting in Rengalbeda village
Company will provide street lighting wherever necessary in Rengalbeda village
Rs 10 Lakh December 2019
5 Construction of club house at Kendudihi village
Club house will be constructed by the company
Rs60 Lakhs March 2020
6 Drainage facility at Nididih village
Construction work is under progress
Rs 85 Lakhs February 2019
7 Drinking water facility having bore well with overhead Sintex tank at Guali
We will provide drinking water facility
having bore well with overhead Sintex tank at Guali
Rs 70 Lakhs June 2019
8 Health care facility Free health check ndashup facility extended to all people of the locality are being done by doctor of the company in our dispensary Ambulance service and free medicine are also provided
Rs 80 Lakhs Being done on regular basis
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9 Educational facility to enhance the financial assistance being provided to the private teachers construction of boundary wall around Rengalbeda school premises supply of sporting materials amp school bus facility
The company has undertaken various activities for educational facilities such as construction of class rooms distribution of study materials financial assistance to teachers organizing various competitions The company will continue to undertake further educational facilities
Rs246000- (Financial Assurance to 3 (three) teachers supply of study materials amp arrangement of Quiz competitions)
Being done on regular basis
10 Employment Generation-engagement of local workers
Mines Management have already provided employment to the local people in the mine on priority basis The company will provide employment to the local people on priority basis in future also
11 Income generation and development of the area
The Company has undertaken various developmental works like community infrastructure development village electrification improvement of education facilities development of roads promotion of local sports and culture improvement of local sports amp culture improvement of health care and sanitation For income generation we will provide seeds fertilizers and fruit
Rs20 Lakhs June 2019
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bearing plants to the farmers of Nadikasira amp Rengalbeda villages
12 Deployment of trucktippers of local villagers on priority basis
Already engaged through local truck association which will continue in future also
13 Environment amp Pollution Control- maintenance of the transportation road near Roladipa village water sprinkling over transportation road
It is being done however more thrust will be given by adding one more tanker for water sprinkling on roads
Rs1000 Lakhs December 2018
14 Black-topconcreting of the approach road from Rengalbeda NH to mines along with drainage facilities to control fugitive dust emission during plying of transporting vehicles
The approach road from NH to mine entry gate passes through other mining lease which is maintained by the company from time to time
Rs30 Lakhs Being done on regular basis
15 Implementation of the suggestions as per EMP report for protection of the environment and to control pollution as per guidelines of State Pollution Control Board
It is being done Rs150 Lakhs Being done on regular basis
16 Appointment of Public Relation Officers so that they visit the affected villages for taking necessary mitigative measures
We have already appointed PROCSR personnel to discuss interact with villagers for their suggestion in the matter
Already appointed
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17 Promotion of Agriculturescientific farming in Nadidih village development of 15 nos of successful farmers Plantation of fruit bearing trees in the degraded Govt land
The company is extending full support to local villagers by providing seed fertilizers and other facilities as well creating awareness for scientific cultivation The company will identify and promote successful farmers to represent at the State level Fruit bearing trees are being provided to the villagers every year
Rs100000- for supply of seeds fertilizer training etc
July 2019
18 Financial assistance to the SHGrsquos Infrastructure facility for the SHG for mushroom cultivation
We have provided sewing machines financial assistance is also being given to village SHG towards empowering women and it will be continued in future with additional skill development training
Rs 100000- Being done on regular basis
72 Risk Assessment
Hazard analysis involves identification and quantification of the various
hazards (unsafe conditions) that exist in the mine and plant On the other hand
risk analysis deals with the identification and quantification of risks the
equipment and personnel are exposed to due to accidents expected to arise from
the hazards present in the mine and plant
Risk analysis follows an extensive hazard analysis It involves the
identification and assessment of risks the working group amp neighboring
population are exposed to as a result of hazards present This requires a
thorough knowledge of failure probability credible accident scenario
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vulnerability of populations etc Much of this information is difficult to get or
generate Consequently the risk analysis is often confined to maximum credible
accident studies
ldquoRiskrdquo is defined as a likelihood of Occurrence of an undesired event
(accident injury or death) within a specified period or under specified
circumstances This may be either a frequency or a probability depending on the
circumstances
The term ldquoHazardrdquo is defined as a physical source or situation which may
cause human injury damage to property or the environment or some
combination of these criteria
ldquoDisasterrdquo is defined as a catastrophic situation that causes damage
economic disruptions loss of human life and deterioration of health and health
services on a scale sufficient to warrant an extraordinary response from outside
the affected area or community Disasters occasioned by man are factory fire
explosions and release of toxic gases or chemical substances etc
ldquoAccidentrdquo is an unplanned event which has a probability of causing
personal injury or property damage or both
ldquoEmergencyrdquo is defined as a situation where the resources out pass the
demand This highlights the typical nature of emergency ldquoit will be after
experience that enough is not enoughrdquo in emergency situations Situations of
this kind are avoidable but it is not possible to always avoid them
ldquoEmergency preparednessrdquo is one of the key activities in the overall
management Preparedness though largely dependent upon the response
capability of the persons engaged in direct action will require support from
others in the organization before during and after an emergency
In the sections below the identification of various hazards probable risks
in the mine and plant maximum credible accident analysis consequence
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analysis are addressed which gives a broad identification of risks involved in the
project
73 Scope of Study
Identification of various scenarios
Advance planning to overcome the problem
Actions in case of disaster phase which includes warning evacuation of
personnel rescue relief operations to people affected in mishappening amp
containment of disaster
Nadidihi Iron Mine observes all the rules as described by Director
General Mine amp Safety amp addresses all the associated risks and emergency
situations (both off site amp on site) The mine is certified by ISO 90012015 ISO
14001 2015 OHSAS 18001 2007 amp SA 80002014
731 Risk Assessment
(i) Surface fire
(ii) Failure of waste dump
(iii) Failure of pit slope
(iv) Lubricant amp HSD storage chambers tankers
(v) Storage of explosive in the magazine
732 Disaster due to surface fire
Sufficient fire extinguishers have been installed at selected locations on
surface like Workshop Garage Diesel depot Stores etc Besides sufficient
water hydrants with sufficient hose pipes will be made available at designated
locations for fire protection Action will be taken as per on site and off site
emergency planning
However following steps are taken to deal with the disaster due to surface
fire
Cordoning of the area
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Shifting injured personnel if any to hospital
Arranging water tanker fire brigade to deal with the fire
Roll call to search for missing person
Assessing the impact and restore the normal situation
Investigating reasons for failure and taking necessary corrective action to
prevent reoccurrence
733 Disaster due to failure of waste dump Sliding of waste dump causes more hazards as compared with quarry
slope failure Hence it is imperative that the degree of hazard against potential
failure of waste dump slope should be identified and precautionary measures
adopted However during the operation of last decade no waste dump failure
has been reported
All measures for scientific mining are being taken for stabilization of
dumps Use of geo-textiles tree plantations and grass patching on the dump are
being implemented to stabilize the waste dump The details are given below
1 Gullies are provided for flow of water from the waste dump to prevent
erosion of waste dump here and there due to erratic flow of rainwater
2 On the slope of the terrace small pits of 05 x 05 x 05 M are made and
seedlings planted and also over the 15 M width of terrace from edge of the
bench similar plantation are done so that the bench slope and consequently
the waste dump slope gets stabilized
3 A stone barriertoe wall is constructed all around the waste dumps on
down side to prevent waste dump wash-off material being carried out of
the dump area and mixing with the general drainage system The toe wall
acts as wedge and prevent its slippingfailure
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4 A garland drain along with settling tank is constructed all around the
waste dump area for smooth flow and settling of suspended solids water
and safety of the dump
734 Disaster due to failure of PIT slope The benches are kept up to 9m height As the depth planned is shallow
and the iron ore in which benches are to be made is very strong in nature no
failure of pit slope is anticipated More so there are no weak strata at top or in
subsequent layers The ultimate quarry slope is designed at 450 angles Hence
no pit slope failure is envisaged
735 Damage due to lubricant and HSD storage chamberstankers
The following are required to deal with the emergency
(a) Shifting of injured personnel if any to the hospital
(b) Cordoning of the area
(c) Plugging the leakages as far as possible
(d) Preventing spillages to spread to larger areas
(e) To collect the spilled material as far as possible
(f) Scrapping the contaminated ground if possible and dispose of the
same as oily waste
(g) Assessing the impact and cause of the incident
(h) Taking necessary corrective action to prevent such type of incidents
in future
736 Possible dangers due to storage of explosives in the magazine
There is no explosive magazine in the mine Blasting will be carried out by
the vendors approved by PESO whenever required So there is no possibility for
hazard occurrence by Explosive Magazine
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737 Appointment of personnel and definition of duties
In order to prevent emergency situations the roles and responsibilities have
been established Similarly documented procedure is in place with the roles and
responsibilities defined and the actions to be taken in case of emergency The
inspection team dealing with emergency situations are trained and re-trained
from time to time and the effectiveness of the procedures reviewed
738 Emergency Control Centers The emergency control center is the place from where the operations to
handle the emergency is directed and coordinated It is attended by the site main
controller key personnel and the senior officers of the fire and police services
The center is equipped to receive and transmit information and directions
from and to the incident controller and other areas of the works as well as from
outside
Emergency control centers contain the following
a) An adequate number of external telephones
b) An adequate number of internal telephones
c) A work plan to show
i) Areas where there are inventories of LPG HSD etc
ii) Sources of safety equipment
iii) The fire-fighting system and additional sources of water
iv) Site entrances and roadways including up-to-date information on
road networkrsquos
v) Assembly points
vi) The work location in relation to the surrounding community
vii) Lorry park
d) A nominal roll of employee
e) A list of key personnel with addresses telephone number etc
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The emergency control center should be located at Central place if
possible
739 Action on site The primary purpose of the on-site emergency plan is to control and
contain the incident and so as to prevent it from spreading to nearby areas It is
not possible to cover every eventuality in the plan and the successful handling of
the emergency will depend on appropriate action and decisions being taken on
the spot Other important aspects to be considered include the following
a) Evacuation of non essential personnel
b) Accounting for personnel affected
c) Access to record and communicate the information to the friends
and relatives of the affected personnel
d) Public relation
e) Rehabilitation of the affected persons
7310 Post disaster analysis and evaluation When the emergency is over the team will carry out a detailed analysis of
the causes of the accident evaluate the influence of various factors and take
necessary measures for future At the same time the adequacy of the Disaster
Preparedness Plan will be evaluated and shortcoming if any will be rectified for
subsequent improvement of the plan
7311 Emergency services The provision of following emergency services has been made available in
the existing plant
a) Fire protection system
b) Medical facilities
c) Rescue facilities
d) Mine safety arrangements
e) Emergency action within 15 minutes of occurrence
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7312 Off-site emergency plan Introduction
The off-site emergency plan is an integral part of any major hazard control
system They are the accidents identified by the management which could affect
people and the environment outside the works Thus the off-site plan follows
logically from the analysis 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 is likely to rest either with the
works management or with the local authority
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
Organization Details of command structure warning systems implementation procedures
emergency control centers Names and appointments of incident controller site
main controller their deputies and other key personnel
Communication
Identification of personnel involved communication center call signs network
list of telephone numbers
Special emergency equipment
Details of availability and location of heavy lifting gear bulldozers specified
fire-fighting equipment fireboats
Voluntary Organizations
Details of organisers telephone numbers resources etc
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Meteorological information
Arrangements for obtaining details of weather conditions prevailing at the time
and weather forecasts
Humanitarian arrangements
Transport evacuation centers emergency feeding treatment of injured first aid
ambulances temporary mortuaries
Public information
Arrangements for (a) dealing with the media-press office (b) informing relatives
etc
Assessment
Arrangements for (a) collecting information on the causes of the emergency (b)
reviewing the efficiency and effectiveness of all aspects of the emergency plan
Role of the emergency co-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 on to a senior authority
administrator
Role of major hazard works management The role of works management in off-site emergency planning will be to
establish liaison with those preparing the plans and to provide information
appropriate to such plans
Advice shall be provided by works management to all the outside organizations
which may involve in handling the emergency off-site and which may need to
familiarize themselves with some of the technical aspects of the works activities
eg emergency services medical departments etc
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Role of the Fire authorities The control of fire normally is the responsibility of the senior fire brigade officer
on arrival at the site The senior fire brigade officer may also have a similar
responsibility for other events such as explosions and toxic releases Fire
authorities having major works in their area will have familiarized themselves
with the location on site of all stores of flammable materials water and foam
supply point and fire-fighting equipments
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 will 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
74 Disaster Management and Risk Assessment in the Nadidih Iron amp
Manganese Mine
As it is an opencast mine there is no chance of any landslides subsidence
flood fire failure etc Inspite of this there may be some disaster causing hazards
in the mine which are follows
i) Vehicle movement related hazards and accidents
ii) Fire related hazards of HEMM amp Dumpers
iii) Operating of HEMM below HTLT line or over live cable
iv) Hazards associated with blasting
v) Hazards of noise dust during drilling drilling of misfire hole etc
vi) Hazards like dump failure
vii) Hazards during ore processing and related accidents
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Considering all the disaster causing hazards as above the lessee is already
arranged for well trained officers and staffs in the mines to manage the
problems Nearby hospitals are in Joda (25 km) amp Koira (7km) The lessee has
also dispensary at mines site which is equipped with Doctors medicines etc
75 Social Impact Assessment
Study will be done after Public hearing The action plan will be based on
Public Consultation meeting reflecting sentiments of society around Common
concerns will be taken care of as per the Action Plan It will also conform to the
Social activities concern in Chapter-3
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Organisation Chart to Handle Accidents Other Than Fire
Foremanshift in-charge
Actions by persons amp security personnel
Siren
Mines Manager HoD (Plant) Medical Officer Safety Officer Security Officer
Ambulance amp First Aid Team
Workmenrsquo Inspector Rescue Team
Start operation For rescue amp firest
aid
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CHAPTER -8
PROJECT BENEFITS
81 Employment Potential
The present mine operations have given opportunity to 346 people of
direct employment and equal no of people are benefitted indirectly During
expansion activities as proposed under this project there may by opportunity
for direct employment of about 80 more people and indirect employment of 120
people So there will be total new engagement of 200 manpower due to
enhancement of the project
Indirect employment will be generated through handling of material
transport etc which will improve social amp economic standing of the people in
the locality
811 Welfare facilities to workers Canteen amp Rest room
Company is providing a Canteen to cater to the needs of the workers The
canteen supplies subsidized food items during breakfast amp Lunch and
supplies tea and snacks during the three shifts
Company is also providing rest room for the workmen to take rest during
their TiffinLunch time
Uniforms
Company has been providing uniforms safety shoes helmet and other
personal protective equipments to all its workers Company also provides
Rain coats and Gumboots as and when required
Occupational Health
1 For providing medical facilities to its workers company is providing well
equipped Occupational Health Center One doctor having MBBS
qualification along with paramedical staff is available to meet the
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requirements of the workers Medicines are supplied to the workers as per
the prescription of the attending doctor In case of any emergency
company provides ambulance to shift the patient to an ESImajor
hospital
2 First-Aid training has been provided to employees to handle emergency
situation
3 Yoga training is being carried out at regular intervals and this will be
carried out in future too
4 IME and PME are being carried out at regular intervals
5 Ear plugmuff has been provided to the workers engaged in noise prone
zone
6 High quality nose masks are provided to the workers engaged in dusty
areas
7 Mobile safety van is being utilized to create awareness about latest safety
measures
8 An ambulance is available to the workers for carrying the patients to
nearby health centre or hospitals
Sports club amp Library
The company is providing every year funds to the sports committee which
conducts games and sports among the workers and their children The
company provides sports material in the club and reading material in the
library
82 Rural Employment
The workers who will be employed in the mine during expansion will
result in additional local direct employment It will also generate indirect
employment to local people
Further local people of surrounding area will be encouraged to give their
services through contractors engaged for various activities amp development work
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821 Roads
The company has contributed generously for development of adjacent
road side greenery
822 Literacy campaign
The Company is regularly organizing Total Literacy Campaign in the area
The company is also utilizing its officers for spreading literacy in the area
Company is providing special thrust on uplifting the education in the area
Company is also providing financial assistance to the teachers of schools located
nearby mine areas Uniforms and other study material are regularly given to the
students of the schools Benches and school material are also provided to the
schools
823 Medical assistance
a) Eye Camp
Eye camp(s) are arranged regularly for the local people
b) Blood Donation Camp
The Company participates generously for organizing blood donation
camp(s) at the locality
c) Health camps
The company is organising free health camp(s) in nearby localities and
distributes medicines amongst them
The Company is contributing generously for the health camps
conducted by other voluntary organization(s)
824 Eradication of child labour
The company is conducting awareness programmes for elimination of
child labour Peoplersquos representatives and local body representatives are
involved in the programmes
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825 Library sports and cultural facilities
The Company is encouraging Art and Cultural talent in the nearby
villages of the mine
Company is regularly organizing tournaments and also sponsoring the
players for promotion of sports in the area
83 Peripheral Development
CSR activities under taken by Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mine of Ms Feegrade amp
Co Pvt Ltd are given below
1 Health care
2 Education amp communication
3 Sustainable livelihood
4 Infrastructure development
5 Culture and sports
This includes following
1 Plantation amp distribution of fruit bearing species in surrounding
villages
2 Water sprinkling on village roads
3 Provision of drinking water in surrounding villages (hand pumps tube
wells with overhead tanks at common public places in surrounding
villages)
4 Medical facility to villagers which includes regular health check-up by
doctor regular health camps distribution of mosquito nets among
surrounding villagers spraying for eradication of malaria and other
allied activities
5 Repair of village and transport roads
6 Promotion of educational facilities (construction of school buildings
financial assistance to school teachers distribution of school uniform
and study material provision of essential items for night schools)
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7 Promotion of sports activities (organizing tournaments for various
sports activities and distribution of sports material jersey etc among
local youth)
8 Distribution of traditional instruments for promoting the cultural
heritage of the area
9 Vocational training to youths for self employment
10 Creation of woman employment through Self Help Groups (SHG)
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CHAPTER-9
SUMMARY AND CONCLUSTION
91 Project Description
911 Background
The Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine covering an area of 121405 ha of
Ms Feegrade and Company (P) Ltd is one of the oldest mine in the
Koira mining sector has been in operation since January 1961 The
company has its registered office at Barbil District Sundargarh Odisha
The sized iron ore from this mine caters to the market demand of sponge
pig ironsteel plants of India Iron ore fine (crushed as well as natural
fines) from mine is supplied for domestic consumption to various pellet
plants as well as exported to China amp other countries
In pursuance to section 8-A (6) of MMDR Amendment Act 2015 the
mining lease period has been extended up to 31032020 by execution of
a Supplementary Lease Deed on 02052015 over an area of 121405
hectares
The Total lease area of the mine is 121405 ha consisting of 8987 ha forest
land and 31535 ha non-forest land Stage-II Clearance was received vide
letter no 8 (21)262003-FCE dated 16032006 for an area of 39309 ha
Stage-II Forest clearance for 45118 ha of additional forest amp deemed DLC
forest land for mining and allied activities (including 8036 ha of forest
land for safety zone) has also been accorded vide F No 8-682011-FC dt
30102013 by MoEFampCC The lessee has applied for surrender of 5443
ha forest land which is under process
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At present due to increase in market demand the management wishes to
enhance Iron Ore Production Capacity of the mine from 288 million TPA
to 60 million TPA and reduction in dry processing (crushingscreening)
from 4571 million TPA to 1451 million TPA of low grade ore from old
dumpsstacks (keeping total handling unchanged from the last EC ie
7451 million TPA)
The mine was accorded Environmental Clearance vide Ministryrsquos letter
no J-110151362012-IAII (M) dated 10042015 for 288 million TPA
ROM and dry processing of 4571 million TPA of low grade iron ore by
reworking of old dumps thus total handling of 7451 million TPA and
installation of wet beneficiation plant of 1142 million TPA capacity and
production of 00036 million TPA of Manganese ore Further the
Installation of wet beneficiation plant of 1142 million TPA capacity has
been amended by deleting by Ministry of Environment Forests and
Climate Change on request of Project Proponent vide letter no J-
110151362012-IAII (M) dated 09112015Total handling of iron ore was
7451 million TPA to get 590 million TPA of processed iron ore of grade
+55 and balance of grade ndash 55
The statutory requirements under the provisions of Mineral Conservation
and Development Rules (MCDR) 1988 have been fulfilled by getting the
Mine Plan approved from time to time It is a working mine Latest
approval of modification of Mining plan by Indian Bureau of Mines vide
letter No MPMPM24-ORIBHU2016-177405 dated 30122016 is
valid up to 3132020 for the target production is 60 million TPA of iron
ore
In accordance with Environment Impact Assessment Notification of 2006
Ministry of Environment and Forests it is mandatory to obtain
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environment clearance by submitting Form-I and prefeasibility report to
carry out the mining activities for proposed expansion However the E C
proposal is subject to all other statutory clearance
The presentation for Terms of Reference (TOR) was made on 21062018
before EAC and prescribed TOR was received vide letter No J-
110152492016-IAII (M) dated 3172018
912 Project Description
The mine is located in Sundargarh district of Odisha on the Barbil
Rourkela state highway No 10 at a distance of 24 km from Barbil the
nearest rail-head
Road distances to other important towns are Barajamda 31km Keonjhar
82 km Rourkela 131 km and Jamshedpur 172 km (nearest Air Port)
The highest and lowest contours within lease are 615 m and 534 m
respectively
The iron and manganese ore bodies and associated rocks of Banded
Hematite quartzites shales phyllites and tuffs are rock units of pre
Cambrian Iron ore Series of Singhbhum-Keonjhar-Bonai range The
formations are highly folded The Nadidih and other deposit of iron ore
and manganese are developed over the eastern part of overturned
western limb of the major syncline The younger rocks of Kolhan series
consisting of sandstones limestones and shales While iron ore is formed
as a result of enrichment of banded hematite quartzite manganese occurs
sporadically within the lower shales or phyllites and as concentrations
within the laterite capping formed over manganiferous rocks
Total reserve of ROM ore (proved amp probable) for both high grade amp low
grade ore will be 2802 million tonnes As per the target production 6
million tonne per annum from mine excavation the total life of mine will
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be 5 years Total reserve of ROM ore of Mn ore will be 115615 MT As per
the target production 3600 tonne per annum from mine excavation the
total life of mine will be 321 years say 3 years
The life of mine will be increased
i) If the reserve will increase due to ongoing exploration
ii) If the maximum target production will not be achieved due to
statutory problems
iii) If the threshold value will decrease from 45 Fe in that case total
reserve amp resources will increase
In this mine another 19384 million tonnes of low grade iron ore is present in
form of old dumpsstacks
92 Description of the Environment
921 Meteorological study
The maximum amp minimum temperature relative humidity () amp Rainfall
(mm) recorded during the season are given below
922 Ambient Air Quality
Ambient air quality was monitored at 8 locations within 10 km radius of the
project site The overall Maximum and Minimum values are discussed below
Sr No Month
Parameter
Temperature (0C) Humidity () Rain fall
Max Min Max Min mm
1 March18 4037 1805 9999 711 220
2 April18 4257 1938 9999 987 138
3 May18 4317 2187 9598 1688 380
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Out of 8 locations the maximum Respirable Particulate Matter (PM10) was
found within lease (8550 microgm3) amp minimum value (5048 microgm3) was found in
Kashira village
Out of 8 locations the maximum Fine Particulate Matter (PM25) was found
within lease (5653 microgm3) amp minimum value (2681 microgm3) was found in Kashira
village
Highest SO2 (1676 microgm3) value was within lease and lowest SO2 value (654
microgm3) in Jhirapani village
Similarly highest NO2 (2717 microgcum) value was found within in lease and
lowest NO2 value (1041 microgcum) was recorded at Shankhaparha village
923 Water Quality
The water quality monitoring was done at 7 locations within 10 km radius
area of lease Out of 7 samples collected from different locations 3 are from surface
water and 4 samples are from ground water drinking water
SNo Parameter PM10(microgm3) PM25(microgm3) SO2(microgm3) NO2(microgm3)
Locations Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min
1 Guest house 8125 6274 5067 3310 1432 950 2096 1340
2 Within lease area
8550 6571 5653 3668 1676 954 2717 1490
3 Rengalbeda
7831 5952 5158 3942 1133 751 1701 1069
4 Parulipada 8067 6134 5092 3428 1385 871 2138 1322
5 Kalta 7338 5948 4748 3298 1134 870 2145 1149
6 Kashira 6809 5048 4548 2681 1256 760 2146 1221
7 Jhirapani 6831 5130 4695 3499 1229 654 2315 1141
8 Shankhaparha 7090 5648 5039 3598 1268 656 2172 1041
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9231 Surface water
The water samples are from Karo Nadi (upstream SW-1) Karo Nadi
(downstream SW-2) and Topadih Nala (SW-3) Result of relevant parameters are
given below
Code No pH TDS
(mgl)
Chloride
(mgl)
Fluoride
(mgl)
Nitrate
(mgl)
Iron
(mgl)
Total Coliform
(MPN100ml)
SW-1 71 12300 180 026 852 0140 210
SW-2 73 14500 2020 030 1102 0120 300
SW-3 70 12100 2400 042 1360 0320 260
Desirable Limits
IS 2296 (Class C)
65-85 1500 600 150 5000 5000 5000
The result shows that the contribution due to the mining is negligible All the
parameters are well within the prescribed limit of IS 2296 (Class C)
9232 Ground Water
The water samples are from Borewell (Guest House GW-1) GW-2
Regelbeda Village (Hand Pump) GW-3 Kendudih Village (Hand Pump) and GW-4
Kalata Result of relevant parameters are given below
Code No
pH
Chloride
(mgl)
Fluoride
(mgl)
Nitrate
(mgl)
Iron
(mgl)
Hardness
(mgl)
Total Coliform
(MPN100ml)
GW-1 71 2200 052 532 0098 17200 Absent
GW-2 73 3200 047 1020 0150 18000 Absent
GW-3 75 3600 062 1020 0210 19600 Absent
GW-4 76 3000 048 1650 0220 16800 Absent
Desirable Limits
IS 10500 65-85 250 100 4500 030 300 Absent
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The result shows that the contribution due to the mining is negligible All the
parameters are well within the prescribed limit of IS 10500
924 Noise Level
The noise level survey was carried out at 8 locations and the details of the
survey are given hereunder
Station Code
Noise level in dB(A)
Max Min Day (leq)
Night (leq)
Ambient Noise Level (dBA)
N1 Guest house 705 445 685 468
N2 Within lease area 698 443 646 469
N3 Rengalbeda 598 428 548 435
N4 Parulipada 576 426 546 439
N5 Kalta 556 416 526 436
N6 Kashira 516 406 452 421
N7 Jhirapani 530 425 508 436
N8 Shankhaparha 534 435 505 440
Ambient noise level within Lease (N-1amp N-2) were found to be 685 amp 646
dB (A) at day time and 468 amp 469 dB (A) at night time respectively All the values
are well within the prescribed limit of 75 and 70 dB (A) for industrial area in day
and night time respectively Near Regelbeda (N-3) Parulipada (N-4) Kalta (N-5)
Kashira (N-6) Jhirapani (N-7) and Shankhaparha (N-8) the noise levels were also
within the prescribed limit 55 dB(A) amp 45 dB(A) for residential area in day and
night time respectively
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925 Demographic Features
Demographic features and other Statistics for the Study Area (Rural Area) as per Census 2011
Sl Details No
1 Total population 28694
2 No of House hold 6453
3 Average family size 445
4 Average no of house hold per village 403
5 Average population per village 1793
6 Sex ratio ndashfemales per thousand males 1013
7 Percent of male population to total population 4967
8 Percent of female population to total population 5033
9 Percent of SC population to the total population 619
10 Percent of ST population to the total population 6665
11 Percent of literate population to the total population 5331
12 Percent of Male literate population to the total population
3087
13 Percent of Female literate population to the total population
2244
14 Percent of main worker to the total population 2371
15 Percent of marginal worker to the total population 1653
16 Percent of non worker to the total population 5976
926 Flora amp Fauna
The survey has not indicated the presence of any rare endangered or
endemic species within the lease area The lost vegetation can be reproduced
elsewhere The fauna reported in this area are not of any rare species and are all
common migratory type
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927 Land use
Major land useland cover categories of study area
Sl No
Category Area (in ha)
of the Study area
1 Forest land 32876 7271
2 Waste land 8681 1920
3 Water bodies 203 045
4 Mining Area 1912 423
5 Agricultural land
815 180
6 Built up land 729 161
TOTAL 45216 100
928 Anticipated Environmental Impact amp Mitigation Measures
Impact due to proposed
expansion
Environmental Management
measures existing amp proposed
Climate
The activities envisaged will have
negligible impact on the climate
However further measures will
be taken for control of emission of
dust etc
Provision of water sprinkling will be
more frequent
Topography
At present mining operation is at
an RL of 533 m which will go up
to RL of 497 m during the year
2018-19 But during 2019-20 this
will go up to RL 470 m Water
table is at RL 488 m Hence the
The Lessee is already under process
to obtain the prior permission from
the statutory authority for working
below the ground water table A
detailed ldquoHydro Geological study
Reportrdquo is under process by an
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Impact due to proposed
expansion
Environmental Management
measures existing amp proposed
mine working will go below water
table
Agency An undertaking regarding
the above study and permission
from statutory authority is enclosed
After receiving permission during
2019-20 the de watered quantum of
water will be used for dust
suppression artificial recharge of
ground water by putting it in
separate rainwater harvesting pond
During rainy season rain water
through 6 nos of catchment area
will be stored partly in D-pit in N-
pit and in manganese pit settling
tank etc through different channels
Then this water will be used for
sprinkling in mine road for
plantation amp other dust
suppression 2 nos of 30 HP motors
will be used for pumping The
water stored in the quarry usual
passes through cracks and fissures
and ultimately recharge the ground
water
Land use
Land disturbed due to mining will
increase from the present 427 ha
to 58613 ha Area used for
dumping will be 27889 ha
At present 7540 hectares of area is
present as green belt as safety zone At
the end of the plan period
approximately 12134 hectares of area
will be converted to green belt and
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Impact due to proposed
expansion
Environmental Management
measures existing amp proposed
plantation At the end of life of the mine
approximately 41789 hectare of
exhausted quarry will be back filled and
covered with plantation and 16824 ha
area will be covered under bench
plantation
Solid waste
management
Total 8300748 m3 of waste material
exists at present (2017-18)
Waste generation during balance
period of Modification of mining
scheme period (2018-19 to 2019-
20)-908725 m3
Another 2362340 m3 of the waste
material will be Produced during
life of mine
The waste material generated will be
dumped partly in preselected dump
yards amp partly used for backfilling
Drainage
No change in the existing
drainage pattern due to the
proposed increase in production
To guide run off from dumps
Garland drains are provided The
run off in general will also be
directed through the drainage
channels To control the velocity of
water flow and for better settling of
suspended solids settling pits and
check dams are provided
Air quality
Due to the increase in production
the dust particles can increase
unless proper control measures
are taken at planning stage
Drills have inbuilt air pollution
control system Wet drilling system is
adopted Regular water spraying on
haulage roads amp ore handling sites
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Impact due to proposed
expansion
Environmental Management
measures existing amp proposed
screening plant etc will be continued
Mineral
Processing plants have dry fog
system at all discharging points to
control dust emission
Water quality No change in the existing status is
envisaged
Necessary control measures like
chlorination etc in the wells in the
vicinity will be continued Chances of
flow of sedimentssilt will be
minimized
Water
requirement
The water requirement is 9935
KLPD (surface water 7675 KLPD
ground water 226 KLPD)
Water from Karo river is used for this
purpose Rain water harvesting
systems have already been developed
within the lease area
Noise level
The contribution of noise due to
increase in no of vehicles crushers
etc
To keep the noise level within limits
proper maintenance of machineries
will further be improved as well as
regular monitoring
Ground
vibration
There will be change in ground
vibration as there will be increase
in drilling blasting etc
Established blast design are being
followed as per the recommendations
of CIMFR and will be continued
Flora amp
Fauna
No threatened endangered or
endemic species of flora or fauna
within the core zone is reported
Necessary conservation measures
shall be ensured as per the site
specific wild life conservation plan
At present 7540 hectares of area is
present as green belt as safety zone
At the end of the plan period
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Impact due to proposed
expansion
Environmental Management
measures existing amp proposed
approximately 12134 hectares of
area will be converted to green belt
and plantation At the end of life of
the mine approximately 41789
hectare of exhausted quarry will be
back filled and covered with
plantation and 16824 ha area will be
covered under bench plantation
Socio-
economic
The present mine operations have
given opportunity to 346 people of
direct employment and equal no
of people are benefitted indirectly
During expansion activities of the
plant there may be opportunity
for direct employment of about 80
more people and indirect
employment of 120 people So
there will be total new
engagement of 200 manpower due
to enhancement of the project
The project authority is also carrying
out adequate peripheral development
jobs This work will also continue in
future
929 Environmental Monitoring Programme
To evaluate the effectiveness of environmental management programme
regular monitoring of the significant environmental parameters will be taken up
The schedule duration and parameters to be monitored are shown as under
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Sl No
Description of parameters Schedule amp duration of monitoring
1 Air Quality
Five ambient air quality-monitoring stations will be established in the core amp buffer zone for PM10 PM25 SO2 NO2 and CO Location of the ambient air quality stations will be decided based on the meteorological data topographical features and environmentally and ecologically sensitive targets
One sample (24 hourly) per day 2 days week and 12 weeks twice a year
2 Water Quality
Water quality of Karo river amp ground water will be monitored
Physico-chemical and biological parameters in each season
3 Water flow Karo river in each season
4 Vehicular emissions Regular Monitoring
5 Noise level Regular Monitoring
6 Soil quality Every year in dry season on all plantation areas
7 Flora amp fauna Once in 2 years
8 Socio-economic Once in 4 years
9210 Project Benefits
The present mine operations have given opportunity to 346 people of direct
employment and equal no of people are benefitted indirectly During
expansion activities there may be opportunity for direct employment of about
80 more people and indirect employment of 120 people So there will be total
new engagement of 200 manpower
For providing medical facilities to its workers company is providing well
equipped Occupational Health Center One doctor having MBBS qualification
along with paramedical staff is available to meet the requirements of the
workers Medicines are supplied to the workers as per the prescription of the
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attending doctor In case of any emergency company provides ambulance to
shift the patient to an ESImajor hospital
Company will provide permanent or temporary employment to local people
based on their qualification and as amp when required
The Company will organize Total Literacy Campaign in the area It will adopt
a village and help it in total literacy achievement The company will use the
services of its officers for spreading literacy in the area
The company will organise free health check-up camps in nearby locality and
distribute medicines amongst the poor
The company does not engage any child labour Further it will conduct
awareness programmes for elimination of child labour in the community
around
9211 Environmental Management Plan
The Environmental impacts and their Management Plan have been discussed
in detail in the above table The capital cost of the project has been estimated to be
Rs 200 crores including the environmental safeguards and there is a plan for
recurring expenditure of Rs 377 lacs per year
9212 Conclusion
The mine has an established environment cell with qualified and
experienced staff from the environmental field and the entire environmental
management system is guided by the documented Environmental Policy of the
Company The Company is admired for implementation of best environmental
practices and compliances to applicable statutory requirements The Environmental
Clearance proposed for the project will encourage the Company towards excellence
of environmental practices and development of people around the mine
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CHAPTER - 10
DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANT
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environmental consultancy services organization with an environmental
laboratory accredited by NABL and with over 25 years standing operates in 18
States of India
It has following accreditations to its credit 1 National Accreditation Board for Education and Training Quality Council of
India (NABET- QCI)
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Change (MOEFCC)
4 Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSAS 180012007)
5 Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) for Ambient Air Quality
Monitoring and Testing
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Participates in Proficiency test conducted by CPCBamp scored 100 many times
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order dated 05082014 amp 08122016
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2 Generation of Baseline data as per Environment (Protection) Act 1986 ie
Environmental Monitoring [Air Water (Ground Water amp Surface water)
Noise Soil] Testing and Studies like Flora Fauna Socio Economic Land
Use Ground Water
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lab can do Mineralrsquos Testing]
4 Coal testing analysis
5 Forest proposal for dereservation amp clearance Wild Life Management
Plan
6 Groundwater survey Water balance assessment amp Geo hydrological study
7 Water management recovery recycling and reuse of waste water Rain
Water Harvesting commissioning of Piezometers
8 Thematic mapping using Remote Sensing GIS amp GPS Preparing Land
useLand cover maps Digital Image processing
9 Environmental Audit Risk Assessment Disaster Management plan amp
Compliance monitoring amp report
10 Training programme Environment and Forest Clearance Process
To create awareness leading to skill development in
the 12 Functional Areas of Environment Clearance
as prescribed by NABET ndashQCI
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Achievements
93 EIAEMPs approval
50 Major Monitoring assessments all over India
50 specialized studies
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Case studies awarded by MoEFampCC
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[MGMI] for the paper lsquoNoamundi ndash Long Range Programme and Mine
Planningrsquo [1969]
ii) lsquoNational Consultantrsquo of MoEF in lsquoIndustrial Pollution Prevention Projectrsquo Gap
Analysis of some State Pollution Control Boardrsquos Laboratories conducted a
National Workshop [2001]
iii) lsquoCertificate of Excellencersquo for Implementation of World Bank funded Rural
Drinking Water amp Environment amp Sanitation project (2002)
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in any walk of life in India or abroad by way of his her innovation or
creativity
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economic amp industrial development of the industry in the country and
lsquoExcellence Awardrsquo for Ecomen for its class and quality services from
Institute of Economic Studies New Delhi (2015)
vi) lsquoLife Time Achievement Award 2015rsquo to a Mining Engineer by Mining
Engineers Association of India
vii) lsquoEminent Engineer Award (2017)rsquo by Institute of Engineerrsquos India on
consideration of eminence and contribution in the discipline of Environmental
Engineering
viii) Many more
Our Clients Projects experience
Our clients include major Corporates[ apart from World Bank aided projectsamp
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Officer TATA Steel) with 57years of experience in three disciplines
Environment Mining and Management supplemented by expertise of Dr K L
Satapathy M D of the Company and professional Board of Directors
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CHAPTER - 1
INTRODUCTION
The Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine covering an area of 121405 ha of
Ms Feegrade and Company (P) Ltd is one of the oldest mine in the Koira
mining sector has been in operation since January 1961 The company has its
registered office at Barbil District Sundargarh Odisha The sized iron ore from
this mine caters to the market demand of spongepig ironsteel plants of India
Iron ore fine (crushed as well as natural fines) from mine is supplied for
domestic consumption to various pellet plants as well as exported to China amp
other countries
In pursuance to section 8-A (6) of MMDR Amendment Act 2015 the
mining lease period has been extended up to 31032020 by execution of a
Supplementary Lease Deed on 02052015 over an area of 121405 hectares
The Total lease area of the mine is 121405 ha consisting of 8987 ha forest
land and 31535 ha non-forest land Stage-II Clearance was received vide letter
no 8 (21)262003-FCE dated 16032006 for an area of 39309 ha Stage-II Forest
clearance for 45118 ha of additional forest amp deemed DLC forest land for
mining and allied activities (including 8036 ha of forest land for safety zone)
has also been accorded vide F No 8-682011-FC dt 30102013 by MoEFampCC
The lessee has applied for surrender of 5443 ha forest land which is under
process
At present due to increase in market demand the management wishes to
enhance Iron Ore Production Capacity of the mine from 288 million TPA to 60
million TPA and reduction in dry processing (crushingscreening) from 4571
million TPA to 1451 million TPA of low grade ore from old dumpsstacks
(keeping total handling unchanged from the last EC ie 7451 million TPA)
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The mine was accorded Environmental Clearance vide Ministryrsquos letter
no J-110151362012-IAII (M) dated 10042015 for 288 million TPA ROM and
dry processing of 4571 million TPA of low grade iron ore by reworking of old
dumps thus total handling of 7451 million TPA and installation of wet
beneficiation plant of 1142 million TPA capacity and production of 00036
million TPA of Manganese ore Further the Installation of wet beneficiation
plant of 1142 million TPA capacity has been removed through amendment of
above EC order by Ministry of Environment Forests and Climate Change on
request of Project Proponent vide letter no J-110151362012-IAII (M) dated
09112015Total handling of iron ore is 7451 million TPA to get 590 million TPA
of processed iron ore of grade +55 and balance of grade ndash 55 At present
mine has achieved a production capacity of 288 million TPA
The statutory requirements under the provisions of Mineral Conservation
and Development Rules (MCDR) 1988 have been fulfilled by getting the Mine
Plan approved from time to time It is a working mine Latest approval of
modification of Mining plan by Indian Bureau of Mines vide letter No
MPMFM24-ORIBHU2016-177405 dated 30122016 is valid up to
3132020 for the target production is 60 million TPA of ROM iron ore In
current financial year (2018-19) 1036532920 tonne of iron ore produced by the
mine for the period April-July 2018
As on date there are 2 legal cases pending for this project
1 A Court case no 2(C) C 512013 has been filed in the court of SDJM Bonai
Sundargarh for violation of Sec15 of the Environment (Protection) Act 1986
The said case has been stayed on 28012014 by the Honrsquoble High Court of
Orissa in CRLMP NO 472014 in Misc Case No 252014
2 Revision Application bearing No 22 (67)2012RC-I has been filed by the
lessee before the Mines Tribunal Ministry of Mines Govt of India New
Delhi against the demand notice dated 20102012 Us 21(5) of the MMDR
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Act 1957 which has been disposed of by the Mines Tribunal Ministry of
Mines Govt of India New Delhi on 16082017
In accordance with Environment Impact Assessment Notification of 2006
Ministry of Environment and Forests it is mandatory to obtain environment
clearance by submitting Form-I and prefeasibility report to carry out the mining
activities for proposed expansion However the E C proposal is subject to all
other statutory clearance
Ms Feegrade amp Co Pvt Ltd engaged Ms Ecomen Laboratories (P) Ltd
for conducting necessary environmental monitoring studies and preparation of
EIAEMP The presentation for Terms of Reference (TOR) was made on
21062018 before EAC and prescribed TOR was received vide letter No J-
110152492016-IAII (M) dated 3172018
This EIAEMP has been prepared based on the field monitoring collection
of secondary data and as per the TOR guidelines issued by the MoEFampCC
Public Hearing was conducted on 25102018 at Play Ground near Nadidih
Primary School of village Nadikasira under Koira Block of Sundargarh district
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CHAPTER-2
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
21 Location
The mine is located in Sundargarh district of Odisha The lease is at a
distance of 24km from the Barbil Rourkela state highway No 10 Road distances
to other important towns are as below
Barajamda 31 km
Keonjhar 82 km
Rourkela 131 km
Jamshedpur 172 km (nearest Air Port)
Koira and Guali are at the distances of 8 km and 3 km respectively The
location of the mine is shown in Plate No21
The co-ordinates of the corner points of lease boundary are as follows and
shown in survey of India Topo Sheet No 73 G5 (F45N5) is enclosed as Plate no
22
A Boundary Pillar 1 2105821 8501530
B Boundary Pillar 21 21057 35 8501538
C Boundary Pillar 26 21057 23 85015 25
D Boundary Pillar 35 21057rsquo46 85014 58
22 Topography
The area has more or less flat terrain with a few hillocks the highest RL of
615 meters and lowest 534 mRL The top of the hill is more or less flat This may
be the result of erosion by wind and rain water of the overlying soft lithological
formations The present relief of the locality is being controlled by the hard
resistant rocks now exposed on the surface The south-eastern corner of the area
shows a minor trough filled up with recent alluvial sediments
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The area is practically devoid of any nala or water-shed However the
Karo nala which flows along the western boundary of the area provides water
throughout the year to the inhabitants A few tube wells are also available for the
purpose of drinking water Two villages namely Nadikashira and Rengalbeda
fall with in the area (Refer Surface Plan Plate No 23)
23 Drainage
The mines area is not having any streams and almost entire area is
covered by laterite which is a very poor aquifer Karo River flows along the N-
W boundary
There are three major catchment basins in the buffer zone as below
i) Kundra Nadi - In the south-eastern part
ii) Karo Nadi - Over the central area
iii) Samij Nala - On the north-western part covering western
Slopes of western iron ore ridge
Nadidih and other mines around Guali are falling within the catchment
area of Karo nadi
The folded and fractured iron formation rocks bottomed by impervious
shale give rise to a number of confined ground water bodies with varying
profile Tube wells thus have water at depths of 35 to 40 m from lowest RL of
the area Hydrogeologically the buffer zone is mostly expected to be similar
The drainage map of the area is shown in Plate No24
24 Regional Geology
The iron and manganese ore bodies and associated rocks of Banded
Hematite quartzites shales phyllites and tuffs are rock units of pre Cambrian
Iron ore Series of Singhbhum-Keonjhar-Bonai range The formations are highly
folded The Nadidih and other deposit of iron ore and manganese are developed
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over the eastern part of overturned western limb of the major syncline The
younger rocks of Kolhan series consist of sandstones limestones and shales
While iron ore is formed as a result of enrichment of banded hematite
quartzite manganese occurs sporadically within the lower shales or phyllites
and as concentrations within the laterite capping formed over manganiferous
rocks
25 Geology of the Leasehold
This area forms a part of the core regional synclinal structure of Jamda
Koira valley The local lithological sequence of the area (a) Soil (b) Laterite (c)
Floats of Iron ore (d) Floates of manganese ore with laterite (e) Out crop of Iron
ore (f) Banded Iron formation However major part of this leasehold area is
occupied by laterite and soilfloat Laterite is exposed in the eastern blank of the
deposit and haphazardly in many other places with small extension The floats
consists of massive iron ore piece and laterite fragments intimately admixed
with soil The iron ore pieces can hardly be separated from the floats having
conglomeratic structure In few localities under composed parent rocks are
present In the north-western corner of the lease area banded manganiferrous
chert and shale are exposed Manganese ore mineralisation occurs in the
northern and north-western part of the leasehold area and iron ore
mineralisation covers the central and southern part
The iron ore mineralisation in this area occurs below 2 to 4 meters thick
ferruginous laterite cover At places exposures of iron ore occur right on the
surface Rich mineralisation of iron ore is seen in the smaller hillock located in
the southern part of the area
Geological Plan and sections are shown in Plate No25 amp 26 respectively
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26 Exploration
261 Exploration already carried out
Up to 2017-18 the lessee completed total 301 numbers of bore holes
covering a total depth of 1557190 m amp covering 114221 ha There is no
proposal for any further boreholes as exploration completed in all respect
27 Mineable Reserve amp Life of the mine
Iron ore is the main mineral under production from this mine
Considerable high and low grade iron ore is present in this mine Some
manganese ore is also present but ore is of very low grade However there is no
proposal to increase the production of manganese ore
Total Reserve 2802 Million Tonnes for Iron Ore amp 115615 metric tonnes of
Manganese Ore as per ldquoModification of Mining Planrdquo approved on 30122016
Mineable Reserve
Category Iron Ore Manganese Ore
Proved(111) 2802 million MT 115615 MT
Probable(122) - -
Total 2802 million MT 11561 MT
Life of the Mine Total reserve of ROM ore (proved amp probable) for both high
grade amp low grade ore will be 2802 million tonnes As per the target
production 6 million tonne per annum from mine excavation the total life of
mine will be 5 years The life of mine will be increased
i) If the reserve will increase due to ongoing exploration
ii) If the maximum target production will not be achieved due to statutory
problems
iii) If the threshold value will decrease from 45 Fe in that case total reserve
amp resources will increase
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In this mine another 19384 million tonnes of low grade iron ore is present in
form of old dumpsstacks
Total reserve of ROM ore of Mn ore will be 115615 MT As per the target
production 3600 tonne per annum from mine excavation the total life of mine
will be 321 years say 3 years
28 Grade of Ore
Iron ore
The cut-off grade of Iron ore is taken as 55 and threshold value of iron
ore will 45 Fe The details of grade of Iron ore on an avg are given
below
Fe 60 65
SiO2 074 227
Al2O3 14 146
P 003 0072
Grade of Manganese Ore
Mn 20 30
Fe 15
SiO2 13
Al2O3 7
P 015
29 Method of Mining
The mining method of Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine will be fully
mechanized to handle 7451million TPA of iron ore to produce 590million TPA
processed iron ore of + 55 grade The conventional opencast mining with
mechanized drilling with 110mm dia drill machine deep hole blasting
excavation by excavator of capacity 26 m3bucket capacity and stacking by loader
of capacity 12 m3 Excavator of capacity 16 m3 15 m3 will be used for feeding
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the crushing amp screening unit ROM iron ore will then be processed through dry
crushing ampscreening units To prevent generation of fugitive dust during
transportation of ore through trucksdumpers static water sprinklers have been
installed along the haul road within the mine for a length of 504 km Besides
that water is also being sprinkled through water tankers of different capacities
During excavation of ROM ore from Mines all the care will be taken to
avoid mixing of waste material with ROM ore
210 Drilling
Drilling will be done in the quarries for both overburden amp ore removal
Drill holes will be done by using drilling machines with drill bits of diameter 110
mm The maximum drilling depth will be 95 m including sub-grade drilling
The spacing amp burden will be 4- 45m amp 3-35 m
211 Blasting
There is no explosive magazine in the mine Whenever required blasting is
carried out by the vendors authorized by PESO
It is proposed to utilize rock breaker in the mines to avoid blasting
212 Production
i) Past production (in metric tonnes)
Year Iron (MT) Mn (MT)
1991-92 547201 775855
1992-93 10336435 1304510
1993-94 7509 575
1994-95 2125343 73761
1995-96 301570 Nil
1996-97 242550 1498
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1997-98 162140 83967
1998-99 174560 Nil
1999-2000 12014 479
2000-01 1673400 664
2001-02 1853700 Nil
2002-03 17384 Nil
2003-04 63194986 Nil
2004-05 129911544 Nil
2005-06 542230 Nil
2006-07 1180310600 Nil
2007-08 1164370650 Nil
2008-09 1461357963 Nil
2009-10 2122334261 Nil
2010-11 1880057180 Nil
2011-12 90779589 Nil
2012-13 824731178 Nil
2013-14 21600599 Nil
2014-15 31238351 Nil
2015-16 166551702 Nil
2016-17 254336027 Nil
2017-18 2878463680 Nil
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ii) Proposed Productionhandling during remaining Modification of
mining scheme period(2018-19 to 2019-20) (million metric tonnes)
Year
Proposed ROM Iron Ore from Mine Excavation
Proposed Low grade iron ore from Stack dump for dry and wet processing
Proposed Total handling of ROM Iron Ore
Proposed Production of Manganese Ore
2018-19 6 1451 7451 0003
2019-20 6 1451 7451 0003
Environment Clearance for the production of Manganese ore is already
accorded by the Ministry The present proposal is only for enhancement of
iron ore only
Mine lease will expire on 31032020
213 Generation of OB amp Waste
i) Existing waste Solid waste mainly consist of laterite lateritic Iron
ore BHQ BHJ shale alluvial soil etc Total 8300748 m3 of waste
material exists at present (2017-18)
Waste material is already dumped in Dump A-B amp C Waste material
with grade more than 45 will be upgraded to get saleable iron ore
ii) Details of waste generation during balance period of Modification of
mining scheme period (2018-19 to 2019-20)
Year
Waste generation
(m3)
Iron Ore
Proposed
Waste
generation(m3)
Manganese Ore
Proposed
Total Waste
generation (m3)
Proposed
Remarks
2018-19 542503 60800 603303
2019-20 366222 - 366222
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214 Waste Management Plan
The waste materials of Nadidih Mine is mainly laterite lateritic Iron Ore
(Fe 45) BHQ BHJ shale Lateritic soil etc The waste material generated will
be dumped partly in preselected dump yards amp partly used for backfilling
8300748 m3 of waste generated up to 2017-18 has been dumped in Dump A-B amp C
(Dump A-B 10943 ha C 1265 ha D 4296 ha) Another 2362340 m3 of waste will
be generated up to the end of life of the mine beyond 2019-20 Out of total waste
materials part material will be screened The lump ore is for further crushing to
produce sized material 2362340m3 of the waste material will be used for
backfilling of 20522 ha of exhausted part of quarry
Disposal of Waste Generated up to 2017-18
Year of Waste Disposal
Qty (m3) Location Height No of Terraces Area
Remarks
Up to 2017-18 8300748 Dump A B
Dump A amp B Height- 35 m (average) Area -10943 ha
Stabilized dump
Dump C Height-45 m (average) Area- 1265 ha
Presently working
Disposal of waste generation during remaining Modification of mining scheme
period (2018-19 to 2019-20)
Year of Waste Disposal
Qty (m3) Location Height No of Terraces Area
Remarks
2018-19 542503 Dump - C Total 02 nos of terrace at RL 625 amp 640m
2019-20 366222 Backfilling of D - Pit
Backfilled in 35 ha of D pit
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Disposal of proposed waste generation during life of mine
Waste disposal
Qty (m3) Location Height no of terraces area
Remarks
1 2362340
Backfilling of exhausted quarry in conceptual period
But the validity of lease period will expire on 31032020
215 Storage of Explosive
There is no storage of Explosive within lease area Blasting operation is very
less and frequency is also once or twice in a month Project proponent is using
rock breaker to avoid blasting The lessee has arrangement with authorized
vendor of PESO (third party) to carry the above blasting
216 Existing amp Proposed Equipments
Current List of Equipments
Sl
No Name Capacity Make
Total
availability
1 DTH Drill amp Compressor
110 mm amp 450 cfm IR 1
2 Rock breaker Tata-Hitachi
LampT Cater pillar
7
4 Dumper 20 MT
TataAshok
Leyland Hyva 43 within lease transportation
5 Excavator 116 m3 23 m3 Tata Hitachi
LampT Caterpillar
14
6 Loader 12 m3 9
7 Screening Plant (Mobile)
250 TPH150 TPH90 TPH
6
8 Crushing Plant (Mobile)
250 TPH150 TPH Autosand amp SR-1000
3 sets
9 Water Sprinkler 20000 lts amp
12000 lts Tata make
3
10 Dozer BEML 2
11 Jeep Mahindra 6
12 Ambulance + school van
Mahindra 1+1=2
13 Static Water Sprinkler
1 set (53 km)
14 Generator 50 KVA amp 110 KVA 2 sets
15 Tower light 50 KVA amp 110 KVA 10 sets
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Proposed List of Equipment amp Machinery
Sl No
Type of machinery
Capacity of each
unit Make of unit
HP of each unit
Total no of units
1 Hydraulic Excavator
26 m3 LampT
KomatsuVolvoCAT 260 HP 4
2 Hydraulic Excavator
116 m3 LampT
KomatsuVolvoCAT 14
3 Dumpers Up to 30
MT AMWVolvo 380 HP 40
4 Dozer BEML 305 HP 2
5 Loader 12 m3 BEMLHM 112 HP 14
6 Wagon Drill + Compressor
110 mm 450 cfm
AtlasCopcoIR 180 HP 1
7 Rock Breaker LampT 125 HP 7
8 Motor Grader 1
9 Mobile Water Tanker
12000 ltr 20000 ltr
90 HP 7
10 Mobile Screening unit
3 x 200 TPH 5 x 250 TPH 2 x150 TPH
10Nos
11 Mobile Crushing unit
3 x 150(primary)
3 x 150 1x 250 TPH (primary + secondary)
8 (in 4 sets)
12 Generator 50 KVA
110 KVA
3
13 Ambulance 1
14 Staff Bus 1
15 Jeep 6
16 Static water sprinkler
53 KM 1
17 Weight Bridge 50 tonne 6
217 Loading amp Transportation of Ore Waste
Saleable ore from ROM ore will be produced after screening amp crushing
Then it will be ready for dispatch Low grade iron ore from this mine will be
processed to get saleable ore which will then be ready for dispatch Iron Ore is
having a very good market in India amp abroad So after production it is
immediately saleable to sponge industries steel industries pellet plants pig iron
plants etc These plants are present in Odisha Jharkhand MP Chhattisgarh
and other parts of India China Korea amp Japan are the most important buyers
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from abroad Within the Mine both Iron Ore amp Waste Material will be
transported through dumpers of capacity 20 MT35 MT The sized Iron Ore and
Fines are transported to railway siding of Barsuan Bimlagarh Roxy and Rengra
etc through dumpers of capacity 27 MT From railway siding Iron Ore is
transported to buyerrsquos destination or port by rakes Sometimes Iron Ore is also
supplied to the Seaport by trucks from the mines through road Internal
transportation (35 metric tonnes dumper) will be 710 trips in a day and external
trips will be (27 MT dumper) 834 trips in a day
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CHAPTER ndash 3
PRESENT ENVIRONMENTAL SCENARIO
31 STUDY DESCRIPTION
311 Study Area
An area covering about 10 Km radius of the mining lease of Nadidih Iron amp
Mn Mine of Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd was taken and various features like
roads water bodies residential habitats transportation networks etc were
identified and other relevant data like population etc was collected
312 Study Period
The present study was carried out from March to May 2018 for three
months During the course of study primary data pertaining to the
environmental components like air quality water quality noise levels and soil
quality were generated Secondary data was collected from various government
sources in the district for Socio-economic and flora amp fauna
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313 Study Components
Table No 31
SNo Attribute Parameters Remark
1 Meteorology
Wind Speed and
Direction Temperature
Relative Humidity amp
Rainfall
Hourly recording at project site
2 Ambient air
quality
PM25 PM10 SO2 NOx
and CO
Eight locations (C-2 B-6) 24 hourly sampling twice a week for the paramenrs of PM10 PM25 SO2 and NO2
and other parameters and Heavy metals monitored once in a month
3 Water quality
Physical Chemical and Bacteriological Parameters as per APHA and IS standards
Seven locations (S-3 G-4) three for surface water and Four for ground water
4 Water flow Water flow Once during study period at two locations
5 Noise levels Noise levels in dB(A) Once during study period at Eight locations (C-2 B-6)
6 Soil
characteristics
Soil profile characteristics soil type and texture NKP value etc
Once during study period at Four locations
7 Socio-economic
Aspects
Socio-economic characteristics
Secondary data from Census-2011
8 Ecology Existing terrestrial flora and fauna
Through field visit and secondary data
9 Land use
Land use for different categories (Satellite Imagery amp Ground truthing )
Based on secondary data for core and buffer zone
Note C- Core Zone B ndash Buffer Zone S-Surface Water G-Ground Water
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A) GENERAL CLIMATIC CONDITION (SECONDARY DATA) 32 Climatic conditions
The area is characterized by extreme climate with very hot (42 degC)
summer and very cold winter (4degC) winter It experiences tropical and humid
climate which shows three distinct seasons viz summer rainy and winter The
summer is very hot and dry starting from March and continues till end of May
or early June The rainy season lasts from early June to end of September
October and November are the post monsoon months followed by a cold winter
which lasts till end of February
a) Temperature
The area experiences a wide variation in temperature in respect of both day
and night and seasonal Generally winter starts from late November and
continues till mid of February December is the coldest month The data
shows that the temperature goes up to maximum of 4000C in May and
comes down to a minimum of 110 0C in December Monthly average
temperature and humidity for 2012 is shown in Table no 32
Table No 32
Month
TemperatureordmC Relative Humidity ()
Max Min
Jan 25 12 72
Feb 30 14 53
Mar 35 18 375
Apr 38 22 47
May 40 25 475
Jun 36 26 61
Jul 30 24 835
Aug 30 23 865
Sep 31 21 855
Oct 30 16 775
Nov 27 13 72
Dec 27 11 625
Source httporienvisnicin
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b) Humidity
In general air is dry except in monsoon period Monthly mean relative
humidity varies from 53 to 865 The Relative Humidity data is shown
in Table no 32
c) Rainfall
The rainfall data collected from Keonjhar is shown in Table No33
Monthly Rainfall (mm) Recorded at Keonjhar
(2010-2012) Table No 33
MONTH 2010 2011 2012
January Nil Nil 116
February Nil 298 00 March 158 120 50 April 263 878 499 May 124 1631 162 June 1646 3588 1280 July 2713 2645 3471 August 2355 3851 5296 September 2284 5670 2829 October 103 416 483 November 78 03 894 December 367 Nil 00
Total Annual Rainfall
12134 18802 14964
Source httporienvisnicin
d) Wind
Data from the nearby IMD station Keonjhar has been availed The prominent
wind directions at Keonjhar are from south west and north east The data
indicates that variation in velocity ranging from 0 to 20 km per hour is common
in this area The directions become predominant from North West during May
to October The area remains calm for nearly 49 of the year The dry winds of
the northern plains are not common here
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However higher wind speeds may be present for a short period before the
rains during May and June These periods are quite short lasting not more than
an hour Dust storms and hurricanes are rare in this area
B) BASELINE DATA Environmental monitoring was carried out for base line data generation
during March-May 2018 for 3 Months Micrometeorology Ambient air quality
Water quality Water flow measurement Noise level Soil quality Socio-
economic amp Biodiversity study was carried out within 10 km radius of the lease
area
33 Selection of sampling stations
331 Micro-meteorological station
The meteorological data like temperature humidity wind speed wind
direction cloud cover and rainfall were recorded at site Wind speed and
direction recorder thermometer hygrometer and rain gauge were used The
meteorology station was kept on roof top of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mine office
(refer Plate No 31 for location of Meteorological Station)
332 Ambient Air Quality Location
The ambient air quality was monitored at 8 locations The details of the
monitoring locations are discussed hereunder and shown in Plate No 31
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333 Water Quality Locations
The water quality was monitored at 7 locations The details of the
monitoring locations are discussed hereunder and shown in Plate No32
Sl No Location Code
Name of Location
Distance (Km) (from Center fo Mine)
Direction GPS Coordinate
1 A1 Guest house 08 N 21deg582282N 85deg152425E
2 A2 Within lease area
030 NE 21deg574716N 85deg152377E
3 A3 Rengalberha
13 SE 21deg571911N 85deg154328E
4 A4 Parulipada 32 N 21deg593399N 85deg154679E
5 A5 Kalta 35 W 21deg58292N 85deg132036E
6 A6 Kashira 40 W 21deg55995N 85deg151813E
7 A7 Jhirapani 54 NW 21deg595238N 85deg13976E
8 A8 Shankhaparha 61 SE 21deg565098N 85deg184828E
Ground Water Locations
Sl No
Location Code Name of Location
Distance(km) from Boundry of Mine Lease
Direction GPS Coordinate
1 GW1 Guest House 07 N 21deg582260N 85deg152420E
2 GW2 Rengalaberha (Tape water) 15 S
21deg570340N 85deg145930E
3 GW3 Kendudihi (Bore well)
39 NE 21deg593790N 85deg161740E
4 GW4 Kalata (HP)
40 W 21deg575618N 85deg130150E
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334 Water Flow Measurement Locations For water flow measurement following 2 stations were selected in
buffer zone ( refer Plate No32)
335 Noise Monitoring Locations
Noise monitoring was carried out at 8 locations as per the details given
below (refer Plate No33)
Surface Water Locations
Sl No
Location Code
Name of Location Distance(km) Direction
GPS Coordinate
1 SW1 Karo River (up stream)
05 W 21deg574244N 85deg15228E
2 SW2 Karo River (Dn stream)
13 N 21deg582933N 85deg151615E
3 SW3 Topadihi Nala
56 NE 21deg593311N 85deg175575E
Water Flow Measurement Locations
Sl No
Location Code Name of Location Distance(km) Direction
GPS Coordinate
1 WF1 Karo River (up stream)
120 SW 21deg574135N 85deg15225E
2 WF2 Karo River (Dn stream)
030 N 21deg582912N 85deg151715E
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336 Soil Quality Monitoring Locations
Soil samples were collected at 4 locations as per the details given below
(refer Plate No33)
Sl No
Location Code
Name of Location Distance (Km)
(from Lease Boundry)
Direction GPS
Coordinate
1 N1 Guest house 08 N 21deg582282N 85deg152425E
2 N2 Within lease area 030 NE 21deg574716N 85deg152377E
4 N3 Rengalberha
13 SE
21deg571911N 85deg154328E
3 N4 Parulipada 32 N 21deg593399N 85deg154679E
5 N5 Kalta 35 W 21deg58292N 85deg132036E
6 N6 Kashira 40 W 21deg55995N 85deg151813E
7 N7 Jhirapani 54 NW 21deg595238N 85deg13976E
8 N8 Shankhaparha 61 SE 21deg565098N 85deg184828E
Soil Sampling Locations
Sl No
Location Code
Name of Location
Distance from site (Km)
Direction GPS Coordinate
1 S1 Within Project 01 - 21deg574728N 85deg152104E
2 S2 Rengalaberha
11 S 21deg57948N 85deg152858E
3 S3 Kalata
34 W 21deg58022N 85deg132534E
4 S4 Kendudihi 40 NE 21deg594628N 85deg161490E
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34 Sampling Procedure 341 Micro Meteorological Monitoring
Micro meteorological station was set up on roof top of Nadidih Iron amp
Mn Mine office Guest House to record various meteorological parameters For
recording various parameters following apparatus were used
a) Thermometer (for Temperature)
b) Hygrometer (for Humidity)
c) Anemometer (for wind speed)
d) Wind vane (for wind direction)
e) Rain gauge (for Measurement of rain fall)
The Cloud cover was recorded by visual observation of the sky in
oktas Hourly data of meteorology was used for preparation of seasonal wind-
rose diagrams
342 Ambient Air Monitoring
Time averaged in-situ sampling was adopted by passing a known
volume of air through a trap and a collecting medium (filter paper and
bubbler)Fine Dust Sampler and Respirable Dust Sampler were used for the
purpose
Analytical methods followed for ambient air quality monitoring
i) Particulate Matter less than 25 micron (PM25)
The samples for PM25 were collected on filter paper by Fine dust
sampler operated at maximum rate of 1667 lpm and concentrations
were determined gravimetrically on 24 hours basis
ii) Particulate Matter less than 10 micron (PM10)
The samples for PM10 were collected on filter paper by RDSFine dust
sampler operated at maximum rate of 12 cummin1667 lpm and
concentrations were determined gravimetrically on 24 hours basis
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iii) Sulphur-dioxide (Improved West amp Gaeke Method) Sulphur-dioxide measurement was done by aspirating a measured volume
of air through sodium tetrachloromercurate solution It forms a stable
dichloro-sulphitomercurate The amount of SO2 is estimated by the reading
from spectrophotometer at 560 nm
iv) Nitrogen Oxides (Modified Jacob amp Hochheiser Method) Nitrogen oxides were estimated by bubbling air through 01 N sodium
hydroxide (with sodium arsenate) solution to form a stable solution of
sodium nitrite The nitrite ion produced during a sampling is determined
using spectrophotometer at 540 nm by reacting the exposed absorbing
reagent with phosphoric acid sulphanilamide and NEDA
v) Carbon Monoxide [IS5182 (Part-X) 1976]
Grab sample of ambient air has been taken in the sampling tube The sample
is injected into gas chromatograph (with methaniser) where it is carried from
one end of the column to other During the movement the carbon monoxide
is converted into methane and sample undergoes distribution at different
rates ultimately separating from one another The separated constituents are
detected in form of distinct peaks in the plotter
Other parameters like Ozone and Ammonia were monitoredand analyzed
by Chemical method and Indophenol Blue Method respectively Benzene
BaP trace metals etc were monitored andanalysedas per CPCB guidelines
343 Water Quality Monitoring
As per the standard practice one sample from each station was collected
once during the season Grab water samples were collected in plastic container
by standard sampling technique Necessary pre-cautions were taken for sample
preservation
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The physical parameters viz pH temperature amp conductivity were
measured at site by using portable water analysis kit (century) DO was fixed on
spot as per Winklerrsquos method Parameters like hard-ness colour taste and
odour residual chlorine and free ammonia were analysed at the site
immediately after collection of water samples The parameters as defined
ldquoGeneral Standards for Discharge of Environmental Pollutions [GSR 422(E) and
GSR 801 (E)] were analyzed as per the procedures defined in IS 3025 and
ldquostandard methods for water and waste water analysisrdquo (AWWA APHA)
344 Water Flow
Water flow measurements were carried out at 2 locations by following
the procedures as defined in IS1192
Measurement of water flow in streams consists of two aspects viz
measuring the velocity of flow in stream and estimating the cross sectional area
of the stream at the points of flow measurement These aspects were carried out
in the following manner
Flow
[(v0 +v1)2 + (d0 + d1)2 + (v1 +v2)2 (d1 +d2)2 + (vn-1 +vn)2 (dn-1
+dn)2]w
Where v0 = 0 v1 = average velocity (msec) of water at point 1 v2 = average velocity (msec) of water at point 2 vn = 0
d0 = 0
d1 = depth of water in meter at point 1
d2 = depth of water in meter at point 2
dn = 0 w = width of each segment
For measuring the velocity of flow water current meter (semitron make) was
used The water current meter was dipped into the water flow and number of
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counts per minute were recorded These counts were used to estimate the
velocity using a calibration chart for the current meter
The width and depths of the nalla streams have been measured by
conventional techniques using measuring tape for width and pole for the depth
345 Ambient Noise Level
Ambient noise level monitoring was done by an integrating sound level
meter (CR-275) of Cirrus Research Plc UK in dB(A) Out door noise
measurements were made at a height of 15m above the ground and away from
sound reflecting sources like walls buildings etc
The Ambient noise level monitoring was carried out day and night as given
below
SlNo Time (hrs) Duration (minutes)
1 0800-1100 30
2 1400-1700 30
3 1800-2100 30
4 2400-0300 30
346 Soil Quality
Soil samples were collected and analysed by following standard
procedures diagnosis and improvement of Saline and Alkali Soils Agriculture
hand book no 60 of US Department of Agriculture
Objective of study was to know quality of different soil profiles its fertility
potential and biological status (from 0 to 30 cm) in the area
3461 Sampling procedure and analysis Samples were collected upto the depth of 0-30 cm from the surface at 4
sampling spots At each spot surface litter was scrapped and samples were
taken using depth sampler These samples were kept for some time for air
drying at room temperature Samples were stored in polythene bags with label
at the top
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Soil samples were collected with the help of core sampling tube and rammer
The debris upto the surface was removed with the help of spade then core of
measured size was kept on the cleaned soil surface which was hit vertically with
the help of rammer Once the core gets in the soil the soil gets fitted it was
taken out by digging the surrounding earth with the help of shavel (A manual
agricultural implement with a curved blade fixed into a wooden handle)
Samples were analysed for the following parameters
pH
Electrical Conductivity
Nitrogen
Phosphorous
Potassium
Calcium
Magnesium
Organic Carbon
Iron
Boron
Natural Moisture content
Bulk density
Grain size distribution
Cation exchange capacity
Biological status
35 Data Analysis 351 Meteorological Study
Meteorological data was recorded hourly for 3 months Calm condition
prevailed over 3675 of the time of the study period The predominant wind
direction was WNW over 10 of the time in which speed of 10 to 1010 ms was
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recorded The next predominant directions were west over 824 of the time in
which speed of 10 to 110 ms East over 70 with wind speed of 10 to 1010
ms was recorded The seasonal wind rose diagram for 24 hours period is given
in Plate No35
The maximum amp minimum temperature relative humidity () amp
Rainfall (mm) recorded during the season are given below
352 Ambient Air Quality
Ambient air quality was monitored at 8 locations within 10 km radius of
the project site The ambient air results are given in Table Nos 34 to 311 and
the overall Maximum and Minimum values are discussed below
Sr No
Month
Parameter
Temperature (0C) Humidity () Rain fall
Max Min Max Min mm
1 March18 4037 1805 9999 711 220
2 April18 4257 1938 9999 987 138
3 May18 4317 2187 9598 1688 380
SNo Parameter PM10(microgm3) PM25(microgm3) SO2(microgm3) NOx(microgm3)
Locations Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min
1 Guest house 8125 6274 5067 3310 1432 950 2096 1340
2 Within lease area
8550 6571 5653 3668 1676 954 2717 1490
3 Rengalberha
7831 5952 5158 3942 1133 751 1701 1069
4 Parulipada 8067 6134 5092 3428 1385 871 2138 1322
5 Kalta 7338 5948 4748 3298 1134 870 2145 1149
6 Kashira 6809 5048 4548 2681 1256 760 2146 1221
7 Jhirapani 6831 5130 4695 3499 1229 654 2315 1141
8 Shankhaparha 7090 5648 5039 3598 1268 656 2172 1041
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Out of 8 locations the maximum Respirable Particulate Matter (PM10) was
found within lease (8550 microgm3) amp minimum value (5048 microgm3) was found in
Kashira village
Exhibit No 33
Out of 8 locations the maximum Fine Particulate Matter (PM25) was found
within lease (5653 microgm3) amp minimum value (2681 microgm3) was found in
Kashira village
Exhibit No 34
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Highest SO2(1676 microgm3) value was within lease and lowest SO2 value (654
microgm3) in Jhirapani village
Exhibit No 35
Similarly highest NOX (2717 microgcum) value was found within in lease and
lowest NOX value (1041 microgcum) was recorded at Shankhaparha village
Exhibit No 36
Result of other parameters such as Ozone Ammonia Carbon Mono oxides
Benzene BaP and metals As Ni and Pb are given below
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Location Guest house (A-1)
Date O3
(microgm3) CO
(microgm3) NH3
(microgm3) C6H6
(microgm3) As
(ngm3) Ni
(ngm3) BaP
(ngm3) Pb
(microgm3) 10032018 4023 75821 1369 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
11042018 3961 66528 1158 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
12052018 4523 62547 1267 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Standard 10000 200000 40000 500 600 2000 10 100
Detection Range
- - - 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100
Location Within lease area (A-2)
Date O3
(microgm3) CO
(microgm3) NH3
(microgm3) C6H6
(microgm3) As
(ngm3) Ni
(ngm3) BaP
(ngm3) Pb
(microgm3) 13032018 4263 42561 1251 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
14042018 2564 50012 1231 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
14052018 3361 52563 1124 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Standard 10000 200000 40000 500 600 2000 10 100
Detection Range
- - - 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100
Location Parulipada (A-4)
Date O3
(microgm3) CO
(microgm3) NH3
(microgm3) C6H6
(microgm3) As
(ngm3) Ni
(ngm3) BaP
(ngm3) Pb
(microgm3)
20032018 4421 70589 1563 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
23042018 3695 70856 1560 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
22052018 3256 66598 1245 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Standard 10000 200000 40000 500 600 2000 10 100
Detection Range
- - - 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100
Location Rengalberha (A-3)
Date O3
(microgm3) CO
(microgm3) NH3
(microgm3) C6H6
(microgm3) As
(ngm3) Ni
(ngm3) BaP
(ngm3) Pb
(microgm3)
17032018 4362 58963 1120 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
19042018 4521 60053 1362 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
22052018 3852 60523 1023 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Standard 10000 200000 40000 500 600 2000 10 100
Detection Range - - - 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100
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Location Kalta (A-5)
Date O3
(microgm3) CO
(microgm3) NH3
(microgm3) C6H6
(microgm3) As
(ngm3) Ni
(ngm3) BaP
(ngm3) Pb
(microgm3) 06032018 3589 60323 965 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
04042018 2948 70089 1056 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
05052018 3265 65096 1123 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Standard 10000 200000 40000 500 600 2000 10 100
Detection Range
- - - 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100
Location Kashira (A-6)
Date O3
(microgm3) CO
(microgm3) NH3
(microgm3) C6H6
(microgm3) As
(ngm3) Ni
(ngm3) BaP
(ngm3) Pb
(microgm3) 03032018 3371 60896 1456 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
04042018 4156 50956 1123 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
05052018 4256 61236 1256 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Standard 10000 200000 40000 500 600 2000 10 100
Detection Range
- - - 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100
Location Jhirapani (A-7)
Date O3
(microgm3) CO
(microgm3) NH3
(microgm3) C6H6
(microgm3) As
(ngm3) Ni
(ngm3) BaP
(ngm3) Pb
(microgm3) 26032018 4961 70456 1120 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
28042018 4582 71223 1362 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
26052018 4012 71036 1023 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Standard 10000 200000 40000 500 600 2000 10 100
Detection Range
- - - 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100
Location Shankhaparha (A-8)
Date O3
(microgm3) CO
(microgm3) NH3
(microgm3) C6H6
(microgm3) As
(ngm3) Ni
(ngm3) BaP
(ngm3) Pb
(microgm3) 24032018 3856 60985 1123 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
24042018 2963 51256 1563 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
24052018 3756 42963 1023 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Standard 10000 200000 40000 500 600 2000 10 100
Detection Range
- - - 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100
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From the Graphs it is clear that all the parameters at all the locations are within
limit (As per NAAQS Limit)
353 Water Quality
The water quality monitoring was done at 7 locations within 10 km
radius area of lease
The water results are given in Table Nos 312 amp 318
Out of 7 samples collected from different locations 3 are from surface
water and 4 samples are from ground water drinking water
Ground Water
The water samples are from Borewell (Guest House GW-1) GW-2
Regelberha Village (Hand Pump) GW-3 Kendudih Village (Hand Pump)
and GW-4 KalataResult of Relevant parameters are given below
Code No
pH
Chloride
(mgl)
Fluoride
(mgl)
Nitrate
(mgl)
Iron
(mgl)
Hardness
(mgl)
Total Coliform
(MPN100ml)
GW-1 71 2200 052 532 0098 17200 Absent
GW-2 73 3200 047 1020 0150 18000 Absent
GW-3 75 3600 062 1020 0210 19600 Absent
GW-4 76 3000 048 1650 0220 16800 Absent
Desirable Limits
IS 10500 65-85 250 100 4500 030 300 Absent
The result shows that the contribution due to the mining is negligible All the
parameters are well within the prescribed limit of IS 10500
Surface Water The water samples are from Karo Nadi (upstream SW-1) Karo Nadi
(downstream SW-2) and Topadih Nala (SW-3) Result of Relevant parameters
are given below
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Code No pH TDS
(mgl)
Chloride
(mgl)
Fluoride
(mgl)
Nitrate
(mgl)
Iron
(mgl)
Total Coliform
(MPN100ml)
SW-1 71 12300 180 026 852 0140 210
SW-2 73 14500 2020 030 1102 0120 300
SW-3 70 12100 2400 042 1360 0320 260
Desirable Limits
IS 2296 (Class C)
65-85 1500 600 150 5000 5000 5000
The result shows that the contribution due to the mining is negligible All the
parameters are well within the prescribed limit of IS 2296 (Class C)
354 Water Flow
The Water flow measurement was carried out during summer 2018 at 2
locations The details of the findings are given below
Sl No Location Flow m3hr
WF-1 Karo Nadi (Up stream) 9875
WF-2 Karo (Down stream) 9456
From the result it is clear that the area has adequate supply of surface water
355 Noise
The noise level survey was carried out at 8 locations and the details of
the survey are given hereunder
Station Code Noise level in dB(A)
Max Min Day (leq)
Night (leq)
Ambient Noise Level (dBA)
N1 Guest house 705 445 685 468
N2 Within lease area 698 443 646 469
N3 Rengalberha
598 428 548 435
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Station Code Noise level in dB(A)
N4 Parulipada 576 426 546 439
N5 Kalta 556 416 526 436
N6 Kashira 516 406 452 421
N7 Jhirapani 530 425 508 436
N8 Shankhaparha 534 435 505 440
Ambient Noise Level
Ambient noise level Within Lease (N-1amp N-2) were found to be 685 amp 646
dB(A) at day time and 468 amp 469 dB(A) at night time respectively All the
values are well within the prescribed limit of 75 and 70 dB(A) for industrial
area in day and night time respectively Near Regelberha (N-3) Parulipada (N-
4) Kalta (N-5) Kashira (N-6) Jhirapani (N-7) and Shankhaparha (N-8) the
noise levels were also within the prescribed limit 55 dB(A) amp 45 dB(A) for
residential area in day and night time respectively
356 Soil Quality
Soil may be defined as a mixture of rock and mineral material with the
organic matter Soil is the net results of the action of climate and organisms
especially plant on the earth crust The data analysis of the soil monitoring
results collected nearby lease area are given in Table No319
From the results it can be concluded that the pH of soil is normal ranging
from 529-620 average nitrogen values were in low to medium range (2630-
2940 kgha) average potassium value is also in the range of low to medium (48-
50 kgha) However the average phosphorus values were found to be medium
(1220-1480 kgha) The phosphorus value may be improved by using DAP
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36 Socio-Economic Scenario
The socio-economic scenario in the 10 kms radius of the Nadidih Iron amp
Manganese Mine of Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd based on secondary data is
collected from statistical records 2011 census data has been used for
demographic features
The buffer zone falls under district SundargarhKeojhar of Orissa Forest
land occupies a major portion of the study area The study area comprises of 16
census villages with a total population of 28694 (Ref Table No 320) The study
area is a depository of minerals particularly iron ore The economy of the area is
therefore dominated by mining and related activity Agriculture is also practiced
and is dependent on the monsoons The mining activity has led to the socio-
economic development of this area which otherwise was a backward region of
the state
The study area is having a total population with 619 of SC 6665 of ST
together they constitute about 7284 of the total population
Demographic features of study area The villages falling within the study area are listed in the Table No 321 along
with the demographic features as per the census 2011
The summary of the demographic features are given in Table No 321 and
discussed in the following paragraphs
i) Population
The total population of 16 villages is 28694 The of Schedule Caste (SC)
and Schedule Tribe (ST) to the total population is 619 amp 6665 respectively
This shows the majority of the population in rural area is under ST
category
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ii) Village size
The total households in the 16 villages are 6453 The average household
per village is 403
iii) House hold size
The average household size is 445 in rural area
iv) Sex ratio
The sex ratio of the study area is 1013 female per thousand male
population in rural area The percentage of male and female population to
the total population is 4967 and 5033 respectively
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v) Literacy
The percentage of literacy in the area is 5331 The male and female literacy
to the total population is 3087 amp 2244 respectively
vi) Occupational structure of the study area
The details of occupational structure are given in Table No 321 The
percentage of total workers to the total population in the rural area is 4024
in which main worker constitute 2371 and marginal worker constitute
1653 and remaining 5976 constitute non workers
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Demographic features and other Statistics for the Study Area
(Rural Area) as per Census 2011 Table No 321
Sl Details No
1 Total population 28694
2 No of House hold 6453
3 Average family size 445
4 Average no of house hold per village 403
5 Average population per village 1793
6 Sex ratio ndashfemales per thousand males 1013
7 Percent of male population to total population 4967
8 Percent of female population to total population 5033
9 Percent of SC population to the total population 619
10 Percent of ST population to the total population 6665
11 Percent of literate population to the total population 5331
12 Percent of Male literate population to the total population
3087
13 Percent of Female literate population to the total population
2244
14 Percent of main worker to the total population 2371
15 Percent of marginal worker to the total population 1653
16 Percent of non worker to the total population 5976
Primary survey amp its validation with secondary data (Census 2011) Primary survey was conducted during March to May 2018 amp data collected
based on specific designed Questionnaire Villages covered are Kalta Kasira
Kendudihi Rengalbeda Barpada etc There has been increase in the population
amp other related factors since 2011(male population female population SCST
population literacy working population category of workers etc)
For the study area (rural area) as per the census 2011 avg family size is 445 whereas at present as per the survey it works out to be approx 5 as detailed below
As per the census 2011in the study area
As per primary survey(approx)
Avg family size 445 5
Avg households per village
403 450
Avg population per 1793 1900
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village
Male population 4967 50
SC population 619 7
ST population 6665 70
Literacy 5331 55
Male Literacy 3087 32
Female Literacy 2244 23
Working population 4024 45
Non workers 5976 55
Other information which emerged from survey
The study area is dominated by STST population
Basic issues which needs to be addressed are related to the following
1) Education amp communication
2) Health care amp drinking water
3) Alternative Livelihood amp environmental protection
4) Sports amp culture
5) Infrastructure development
Common problems health education transport road drainage employment fuel irrigation etc
Opinion about the project
Respondents are positive about the project amp feel that the expansion project will
bring positive changes in their lives bring prosperity amp solve their day to day
problems The project will bring in employment opportunities amp this will result
in economic amp social development of the people amp area
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37 Flora and Fauna
Study of the biological environment is one of the most important aspects of
EIA This again has a special importance in case of mining project due to its
location Mining leases and surrounding area is mainly located in the forest area
The biological communities are the good indicators of climatic and edaphic
factors It is important to conserve natural flora and fauna based on EIA of an
area EIA helps to identify the impact of the mining on the ecosystem and warns
to check the damage It suggests to take measures so that a particular ecosystem
can improve instead of further damage In the preset study mainly terrestrial
ecosystem is considered here
The study was under taken during post monsoon season 2012
The list of flora and fauna in the core zone is based on the site visit and
secondary data The list of flora and fauna in the core and buffer zone is
presented in the report
The authenticated list of flora and fauna as per the above study has been
incorporated Impact of the mine on flora and fauna is discussed in Chapter-4
The mitigation measures and funds have been discussed in Chapter-5 in brief
371 Scope
1 To assess the flora and fauna present in the core site (lease area) of the
proposed project and in surrounding Buffer areas (10 Km radius
range)
2 To document cultivated and naturally occurring species in the core
site
3 Assessment of species protected by specific legislation (Rare
endangered critically endangered endemic and vulnerable)
4 To identify designated locates and features of ecological significance
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372 Activities undertaken during the study
1 Flora survey
- Tree shrub herb climber and grass species identification and
enumeration
- Diversity of species under plantations
- Analysis of Rare-Endangered-Threatened flora
2 Fauna survey
- Documentation of Avian Reptilian Insect Amphibian Mammal and
other faunal diversity
- Observations by direct and indirect evidences (Direct evidence-
Sighting and hearing Indirect evidence- Pug marks nests and other
signs
- Analysis of Scheduled species
3 Habitatmicrohabitat diversity in the project site and surrounding
areas within 1 km 5 km and 10 km range from the site
4 Photo documentation
373 Survey Limitation
This survey records the flora and fauna evident on the days of the site visit
and field survey It does not record any flora or fauna that may appear at other
times of the year and as such were not evident at the time of visit The report
represents ecological status of the area evident during the particular period of
the study
This is an ecological report and as such no reliance should be given to
comments relating to buildings engineering soils or other unrelated matters
374 Approach of the study
To assess the ecological issues and document flora and fauna associated with the
project following tasks were undertaken
(i) Preliminary visit on the site
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(ii) Desk Study
(iii) Core zone and Buffer zone Survey
375 Methodology
3751Desk Study
The purpose of the desk study was to identify habitats and species of local
conservation value which may not have been present or apparent during the
survey visit (eg springmonsoon plants) The desk study was also helpful in
understanding the historical biodiversity and ecological status of the site
The desk study was carried out by referring the hard copy literature
related to ecology and biodiversity of the region or of other related areas
encompassing the proposed site
Literature survey was also undertaken by collecting and stating research
papers and reports specific to the region
3752 Habitat Survey
To collect data on flora (Herbs Shrubs and Trees) and fauna (Birds
Mammals) various strategies were practiced These strategies differed as per the
habit and habitat of concerned group of species
376 Flora
The structure and composition of vegetation and forest cover was studied
by using Phytosociological methods Extensive field surveys were undertaken to
analyze and estimate diversity density dominance and frequency of different
members of plant population
Observations were made in the forest area as well as in non-forest areas by
laying plots and adopting quadrate method The quadrate method includes
laying down square sample plots or units for quantitative analysis of vegetation
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The sample plot method given by Clements (1898) Philips (1959) Muller and
Ellenberg (1974) and Rau and Wooten (1988) EIA Hand Book (ch7 pp44)was
followed The Quadrate sizes of 1 m x 1m 5m x 5m and 10m x 10m were taken
for herbs shrub and trees respectively
Co-existence and competition both are affected directly by the number of
individuals in the community Therefore it is essential to know the quantitative
structure of the community To characterize the community as a whole certain
derived parameters are used ie Density Frequency Abundance Importance
Value Index (IVI)
The Simpson Diversity Index gives a clear picture of community structure in
quantitative terms
To summarize the following parameters were used during the Floristic diversity
and Phytosociological assessment
(i) Density Frequency Abundance
(ii) Simpsons Index
a Simpsons Index (D)
b Simpsons Index of Diversity (1 ndash D)
377 Fauna and avifauna
The assessment of wild fauna was mostly based on random sightings For
animals other than directly sighted secondary evidences were recorded through
calls dung boles scats and spoors rub signs signs of debarking drag mark etc
For birds actual counts at each sampling site were made by walk
through in a chosen one kilometer stretch of the site and the number of birds
were directly counted and listed Species list was prepared along with taxonomic
position of each species
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3771 Sampling Stations
Majority of the region falling in the 10 km radius consist of Mining
projects Agricultural landscapes and Forest landscapes are often interrupted by
mining projects
Sampling locations were strategically selected to collect maximum data on
vegetation pattern faunal diversity and habitat diversity In total 50 samples
were taken around 14 sampling locations categorized in 7areas demarcated as
core zone (lease area) and buffer zone (up to 10 km from leasehold) of Nadidih
Feegrade mine
The areas that were visited and sampled during the survey were
Name of places sampled Distance
from the site
Dominant Features
1 Siddhamatth RF
2 Baitarni RF
3 Uliburu RF
4 Near Torha nala
5 Near Teherai Nala
6 Forests around Teherai
7 Near Suna Nadi
8 Lakhraghat
9 Forests around Koira
Within 5-10
Km
Sal dominated mixed forest
areas
10 Karo RF Within 1-5 km Sal dominated forest areas
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11 Kathmal RF
12 Karo RF
13 Kathmala RF
14 Forests around Nadidih
15 Mendhamaruni RF
16 Project site area- Nadidih
Feegrade
Within 1 km Mining dominated zone with
some vegetation pockets in
the lease area and around it
378 Observations
Observations were made for all possible habitats and flora-fauna species
in and around the site (except micro-organisms) All possible landscape features
and areas in the site and buffer areas were visited to collect the required data
The observations recorded are site time and season specific observations
However the actual observation data was supported by the data obtained from
secondary sources (reports research papers literature survey) to gather a wide
and in-depth perspective
The project being a mining project the impact of the project can be
multifold and therefore the ecological richness and sensitivity of the locations
were examined critically All the major habitats in the buffer area were visited
and observation recorded
3781 Habitat and Forest Type Diversity
The location of the project ie Nadidih Feegrade Iron amp Manganese Mines
falls into the North Western part of Orissa state and is bounded on the North by
Jharkhand State on the South by Jharsuguda amp Sambalpur district on the east
by the Rourkela Forest division and the West and North-west by Chhattisgarh
state
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The region falling into the 10 km radius from the project location is
diverse in habitat and therefore study of Habitat and Forest type diversity was
undertaken to understand different types of habitats and forests that are
prevalent in the region
Habitats are decisive factors and determine the diversity and distribution
of flora and fauna in any given ecosystem Therefore it is vital to understand
dynamics and diversity of habitats and ecosystems in and around the proposed
project Actual field observation coupled with Toposheet and Google earth
images were used to characterize and distinguish landscape diversity in the
study site and the buffer area The overall examination was carried out by
making actual visits at various pre-marked locations in the core site (lease area)
and the region falling within the 10 km radius of the project location (Buffer
area) The buffer area was divided in to two parts (5km and 10km) to make the
assessment and interpretation convenient
The Core Zone
The core zone area is a mining project proposed for lease renewal and
production enhancement The Lease area is surrounded by other mining
projects On the Western and Northern side of the mine boundary there is a
forest range which eventually merges with the Karo and Uliburu forest range
Karo river flows along the ML boundary
Majority of the landscape in the lease area (core zone) is characteristic of
degraded natural landscape as it is a mined area On the edges of the lease area
towards the Western side there are some forest patches which are dominated by
young Shorea robusta and Diospyros melanoxylon (Tendu) vegetation Most of the
herb and shrub species prevalent in the open spaces were weeds such as Lantana
Ageratum and Eupatorium The forest patches towards the Karo nala is relatively
diverse while other areas are extensively dominated by Sal (Shorea robusta)The
small patches of forest vegetation near the lease area has potential for being used
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as nesting-browsing habitats for faunal species such as a Birds Butterflies
Moths Rodents Hare Reptiles and Lizards
Forest patch around the lease area The Sal dominated Mendhamaruni range
A typical Shorea (Tree) and Eupatorium (Shrub) dominated system prevalent in
most of the vegetation around the lease area
Areas within 5 Km Range
The area falling within the 5 km range from the Core site contains major part of
Mendhamaruni Karo Kathmal and Siddhamath reserve forests The landscape
contains various mining projects and most of the forest patches are therefore
discontinuous and the agricultural habitats are only limited near some of the
villages The overall landscape in 5 km radius consists of 60 percent mine
dominated degraded landscapes and 30 percent reserve forest areas The reserve
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forest areas of Mendhamaruni Karo Uliburu Kajhurdihi and Siddhamath
represent the natural landscapes of the region
Areas within 10 Km Range Buffer Region
Within the 10 km area comprising the Buffer region there are some major
reserve forests such as such as Mendhamaruni Karo Uliburu Siddhamath
Kathmal and Baitarani These forests represent the natural ecology of the region
and are mostly characterized by plant species such as Shorea robusta Diospyros
melanoxylon Diospyros montanna Terminalia arjuna Terminalia tomentosa
Anogeissus latifolia Buchanania lanzan Haldina cordifolia Madhuca indica etc The
overall landscape is undulating and the elevation ranges from 1900-2300 ft
The dominant vegetation in the forests seen in the Buffer region can be broadly
categorized as a Moist and Dry Sal Forest (Government of Orissa 1994) The
forest type prevalent in the buffer area can be classified on the basis Champion
and Seth classification (1968) as Northern Tropical Moist Deciduous Sal (80 )
and Northern Tropical Dry Deciduous forest (20)
Important tree species associated with Sal in these forests are
Anogeissus latifolia Bauhinia semla B vahlii Bombax ceiba Careya arborea Casearia
elliptica C graveolens Cassia fistula Catunaregam spinosa Chloroxylon swetenoides
Dalbergia latifolia Diospyros melanoxylon D montana Garuga pinnata Grewia
tiliaefolia Haldina cordifolia Hymenodictyon orixense Kydia calycina Lagerstromia
Macaranga peltata Miliusa velutina Mitragyna parvifolia Pterocarpus marsupium
Schleichera oleosa Spondias pinnata Symplocos cochinchinensis Syzygium cumini
Terminalia tomentosa T bellirica Trichilia connaroides and Ziziphus rugosa
Majority of the landscape falling in the buffer region is dominated by industrial
and mining projects wastelands and discontinuous agricultural landscapes
Natural landscape and forest cover is interrupted by various mining projects and
there has been cumulative degradation of the natural landscape Majority of the
reserve forests observed during the study were fragmented
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Summary of Habitat Diversity Survey
Approximate percentage of natural habitats or forest area in the Lease area 60-
70
Type of the habitat or forests system present in the Lease area
(i) Sal dominated forest patches
(ii) Moist mixed deciduous forests
Type of the habitat and Forest systems present in the Buffer region
i Northern dry mixed deciduous forests
ii Northern Tropical Moist Deciduous Sal
forests
iii Northern Tropical Dry Deciduous forest
iv Moist mixed deciduous forests
v Northern tropical wet evergreen or semi-
evergreen forests
vi Scrub lands
Bioogegraphic province
(1) Sal Zone
Potential vegetation type (2) Shorea ndash Buchnania-Terminalia
(3) Shorea-Terminalia-Adina Reserve forests in the Buffer region
Mendhamaruni KhajurdihiKaro Siddhamath Baitarani Uliburu
High diversity reserve forests
Karo RF Baitarni RF Low diversity reserve forests Mendhamaruni Kathmal
Siddhamath and Uliburu
National parks and Sanctuaries in the Buffer region None
Rivers in the buffer region Karo Torha
Dominating soil Grey greenish-grey brown to reddish-brown
Flora in the Core zone
The Core zone (Lease area) has small vegetation on the western periphery and
some plantation areas The species of plants observed in the nearby areas are
characteristic of disturbed and degraded natural systems The tree diversity
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indicated dominance of Shorea robusta but the herbs and shrubs diversity was
dominated by weeds and exotic species In total 89 species of plants were
observed in the core site (within the lease boundary) The floral diversity in the
core site included 32 species of trees 20 species of Shrubs 25 species of Herbs
and Grasses 11 species of Climbers and 1 species of Parasite
No species classified as Rare Endangered or Threatened were observed during
the study in the lease area But in the adjoining forest ranges there can be
presence of ecologically important and protected species
A detailed list of Flora observed in the Core site is shown in the Table No 322
During the quadrate study it was observed that Shorea robusta - Sal(IVI
144)followed byLannea coromandelicandash Shemat (IVI 33)Holarrhena antidysenterica
(IVI 20) and Acacia aurculiformis (IVI 16) were the most common species in the
core site Acacia aurculiformisis planted across at various locations as over dump
plantation
A detailed list of Phytosociological observation and calculation is represented in
Table No 333
Flora diversity observed in Buffer area
During the study various forest areas in the buffer region were visited and
quadrates were laid at regular intervals to collect representative data of floral
diversity of the region
In total 218 species were encountered during the study which included 71
species of Trees 51 species of herbs 40 species of Shrubs 36 species of climbers
15 species of Grass and 5 species of Epiphytes and Parasites
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Dominant species Various areas (Forest River Open landscapes) in the Buffer
region were examined and data was collected to understand species dominance
and composition in the buffer region
Almost all of the forest patches showed a heavy dominance of Shorea robusta (IVI
180) followed by other species such as Holarrhena antidysenterica (IVI 15)
Terminalia tomentosa (IVI 10) Anogeissus latifolia (IVI 75) Buchnania lanzan (IVI
7) Madhuca indica (IVI 68) Diospyros melanozylon (IVI 65) and so on
It can be clearly seen here that the overall forest composition is dominated by
Shorea robusta (Sal) and other Tree species are secondary associates The under
stories of almost all of the forested areas visited are very low in diversity and
density In the open spaces the area is occupied by Shorea robusta and Holarrhena
antidysenterica regeneration
Chromolaena odorata along with Ageratum conyzoides are the most common species
of shrubs prevalent in most of the locations Some forest area also has a Hyptis
and Cassia tora
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The Tree composition dominated by Shorea robusta
A typical Shorea robusta dominated forest ecosystem
Domesticated plants during the survey
List of plant species associated with plantations avenues and agricultural
landscapes (Domestic plants) were made In total 27 species of plants were
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observed to be very commonly used as domesticated species in the nearby
locations of the project site and the buffer region Most of these species are exotic
species Native species must be promoted to enhance the native ecology List of
Domesticated plants observed during the study can be seen in Table No 324
Agriculture and Horticulture plant species Some common plants planted in
orchards and plantations by locals are
Sr no
Fruiting plants Major Field crops
Vegetables
1 Mango Paddy Sweet Potato
2 Citrus Maize Chilly
3 Cashew Greengram Onion
4 Banana Blackgram Potato
5 Litchi Wheat Tomato
6 Guava Groundnut
7 Redgram
A rice farm system at one of the locations in the buffer region
Ecologically important species
Plant species form the basis of ecological interaction in nature In the web of life
and natural ecology the diversity density and abundance of plants species are
decisive factors More the native plants better is the associated faunal diversity
Documenting local species that are ecologically important may be helpful in
restoration and greenbelt development planning With the help of actual field
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observations and literature review a list of plant species that are ecologically
significant was prepared These plant species are considered ecologically
important as they attract and support faunal diversity These plants can be
helpful in restoration of natural ecology if planted in strategic composition
List of the Ecological Important plants found in the Buffer region is shown in the
Table No325
Rare Endangered vulnerable or protected species in the region
The project core and the buffer area falls into the Sal dominated moist and dry
deciduous forest ecosystem in North Orissa The floristic composition is totally
dominated by Shorea robusta (Sal) However there are also groups of key
ecological importance such as a Ficus Syszigium Terminalia Madhuca
Buchania Lannea and Garuga that are frequent throughout the composition
Other than the common species that represent the general structure of the forest
there are many species that are rare endangered vulnerable or nearly
threatened These species often have very niche temporal and spatial
distribution and may not be encountered during a short term study or survey
However a list of Rare Endangered Vulnerable or Near Threatened species was
extracted on the basis of literature review by analysis of the species distribution
and examining the possibility of being found in the buffer region There can be
around 25 species that are classified as Rare Endangered and Threatened (RET)
found in the forests ranges present in the buffer area
A list of these species is shown in Table No326
Only 7 species out of these 25 mentioned in the RET list were actually observed
during the study in the buffer region of the project
Summary of the Floristic Survey
Number of Tree species in the core site (Actual observation) 32
Total number of plant species observed in the core site during the study (Actual
observation) 89
Total number of species observed in the Buffer area during the study (Actual
observation) 218
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Rare Endangered vulnerable or protected species encountered in the project site
area None
Rare Endangered vulnerable or protected species encountered in the Buffer
area 7 plants species as Endangered and Vulnerable
Plant species like Rouvolfia serpentine (Endangered) Dalbergia
latifolia(Endangered)and Oroxylum indicum (Endangered) Pterocarpus
marsupium (Endangered)Symplocos racemosa(Critically Endangered) and
Embellia ribes(Vulnerable) are species that were found in the buffer region
during the survey
379 Faunal diversity
The Core Zone is a mining dominated landscape and therefore not much
sightings of Fauna was possible The Faunal diversity in the core site was limited
to Butterflies insects Rats and common lizards The core site has a very poor
Avifaunal diversity Possibility of bigger mammals is very low due to the
cumulative disturbance caused by the mine dominated landscape In the Buffer
zone due to the presence of Reserve forests there was a good diversity of Birds
Butterflies and Other insects
To study faunal diversity and richness in the area random sightings were
preferred and various methods of observation were practiced For reptiles stone
lifting was done rock crevices and wall space of structures in the site were
checked Amphibians were searched near the stagnant water pools and small
streams Insects were observed on underside of leaves nests rock crevices
bushes and other places Birds were studied by undertaking several field trails in
and around the site
The observations made during the study phase in the site are as follows
Mammal diversity
No mammals other than common Squirrel and domesticated cows or dogs were
seen in and around the core zone On random survey and talking with local
people it was learnt that Jackals and Sloth bear are found in the reserve forest
areas in the Buffer zone There were no leopard pugmarks encountered during
the study On the basis of direct sightings questions and indirect evidences the
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presence of Faunal species such as Wild Boar Jackals Fox Hare Porcupine and
Indian Mongoose were validated
List of Mammals that can be found in the buffer region is shown in the Table
No327
Avian diversity
In areas falling within the core site (lease area) and adjoining areas 26 species of
birds were observed during the study The observations were made based on
direct sightings and bird calls In the observed list of birds none of the species
were classified as Endangered or rare
While surveying the buffer area 70 species of birds were observed All of these
birds observed were of Least concern classification It must be noted here that
though the bird species recorded during the survey are of least concern
classification necessary steps must be undertaken to reduce the impact on the
reserve forest areas that support majority of the Avian diversity
A list of Bird species observed during the study is shown in Table No328
Domesticated animals
At some open spaces near the project location domesticated Urban diversity
specific animals such as a Stray dogs (Canis lupus) and domestic cows(Bos
primigenius indicus)are common in and around the proposed project site
Summary of faunal observations
Number of Bird species observed in core site 26
Number of Reptile observed in the core site 3
Number of Amphibian species observed in the core site 2
Number of Bird species observed in the 10 km radius 70
Number of Reptile observed in the 10 km radius 7
Number of Amphibian species observed in the 10 km radius 4
Domesticated animals found in the actual project site 0
Domesticated animals sighted in the MIDC area 2
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Mammal species sighted in the Buffer region Jackal Mongoose Black Nape
Hare Wild Boar
3710 Diversity Index Calculation
Diversity Index was calculated based on the observations made The diversity
Index was used to compare the core site and the buffer region
Core Site
(i) Simpsons Index (D) 0130
(ii) Simpsons Index of Diversity 1 ndash D 0870
Buffer Region
The buffer region can be further divided into 6 major areas The Diversity index
of these areas is given below
Sr No
Reserve forests Simpsons Index (D) Simpsons Index of Diversity 1 - D
1 Baitarni RF 0056 0944
2 Kathmal 0185 0815
3 Khjuradihi 0121 0879
4 Mendhamaruni 0103 0897
As observed from the above Table the buffer region is more diverse and rich
than the core site
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3711 Tables
Floral diversity in core site
Table No 322
Sr No Plant name Habit Family
1 Anacardium occidentale Tree Anacardiaceae
2 Buchanania lanzan Tree Anacardiaceae
3 Alstonia scholaris
Tree Apocynaceae
4 Holarrhena antidysenterica Tree Apocynaceae
5 Garuga pinnata
Tree Burseraceae
6 Cassia fistula Tree Caesalpinaceae
7 Cassia Siamea Tree Caesalpinaceae
8 Anogeissus latifolia
Tree Combretaceae
9 Terminalia tomentosa Tree Combretaceae
10 Shorea Robusta Tree Dipterocarpaceae
11 Diospyros melanoxylon
Tree Ebenaceae
12 Diospyros montana
Tree Ebenaceae
13 Bridelia retusa
Tree Euphorbiaceae
14 Pongamia pinnata Tree Fabaceae
15 Gmelina arborea Tree Lamiaceae
16 Azadirachta indica Tree Meliaceae
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17 Acacia aurculiformis Tree Mimosaceae
18 Acacia catechu
Tree Mimosaceae
19 Albizzia lebbeck
Tree Mimosaceae
20 Haldina cordifolia Tree Rubiaceae
21 Aegle marmelos Tree Rutaceae
22 Holoptelia integrifolia
Tree Ulmaceae
23 Trema orientalis Tree Ulmaceae
24 Butea monosperma
Tree Fabaceae
25 Careya arborea
Tree Lecythedaceae
26 Casearia tomentosa
Tree Flacourtiaceae
27 Heterophragma quadriloculare
Tree Bignoniaceae
28 Lagerstromia parviflora
Tree Lythraceae
29 Lannea coromandelica
Tree Anacardiaceae
30 Madhuca indica
Tree Sapotaceae
31 Mangifera indica
Tree Anacardiaceae
32 Pterocarpus marsupium
Tree Fabaceae
33 Adhatoda vasica Shrubs Acanthaceae
34 Andrographis paniculata Shrubs Acanthaceae
35 Barleria cristata Shrubs Acanthaceae
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36 Barleria montana Shrubs Acanthaceae
37 Calotropis procera Shrubs Asclepiadaceae
38 Ageratum conyzoides Shrubs Asteraceae
39 Cassia tora Shrubs Caesalpiniaceae
40 Combretum nanum Shrubs Combretaceae
41 Dioscorea pentaphylla Shrubs Dioscoreaceae
42 Jatropha curcas Shrubs Euphorbiaceae
43 Crotalaria juncea Shrubs Fabaceae
44 Desmodium gangeticum Shrubs Fabaceae
45 Desmodium velutinum Shrubs Fabaceae
46 Tephrosia sps Shrubs Fabaceae
47 Hyptis suaveolens Shrubs lamiaceae
48 Sida acuta Shrubs Malvaceae
49 Sida cordifolia Shrubs Malvaceae
50 Urena lobata Shrubs Malvaceae
51 Lantana camara Shrubs Verbenaceae
52 Tribulus terrestris Shrubs Zygophyllaceae
53 Loranthus longiflorus Parasite Loranthaceae
54 Dicliptera sps Herb Acanthaceae
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55 Hygrophila spinosa Herb Acanthaceae
56 Justicia betonica Herb Acanthaceae
57 Lepidagathis Herb Acanthaceae
58 Chromolaena odorata Herb Asteraceae
59 Eclipta prostrata Herb Asteraceae
60 Fimbristylis Herb Cyperaceae
61 Phyllanthus niruri Herb Euphorbiaceae
62 Tephrosia tinctoria Herb Fabaceae
63 Mimosa pudica Herb Leguminosae
64 Argemone mexicana Herb Papaveraceae
65 Limnophila indica Herb Plantaginaceae
66 Lindernia crustacea Herb Scrophulariaceae
67 Apluda mutica Grasses Poaceae
68 Chloris barbata Grasses Poaceae
69 Cynodon dactylon Grasses Poaceae
70 Dicanthium sps Grasses Poaceae
71 Dichanthium annulatum Grasses Poaceae
72 Eragrostis unioloides Grasses Poaceae
73 Heteropogon contortus Grasses Poaceae
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74 Iseilema laxum Grasses Poaceae
75 Oplismenus burmannii Grasses Poaceae
76 Setaria verticillata Grasses Poaceae
77 Themeda arundinacea Grasses Poaceae
78 Themeda quadrivalvis Grasses Poaceae
79 Cryptolepis buchanani Climber Asclepiadaceae
80 Hemidesmus indica Climber Asclepiadaceae
81 Ipomea carnea Climber Convolvulaceae
82 Rivea hypocrateriformis Climber Convolvulaceae
83 Dioscorea pentaphylla Climber Dioscoreaceae
84 Dioscorea bulbifera Climber Dioscoreaceae
85 Mucuna pruriens Climber Fabaceae
86 Smilax macrophylla Climber Liliaceae
87 Woodfordia floribunda Climber Lythraceae
88 Cissampelos pareira Climber Menispermaceae
89 Vitis tomentosa Climber Vitaceae
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Floristic diversity observed in the buffer area
Table No 323
Sr No Scientific name Habit Family
1 Acacia catechu Tree Mimosaceae
2 Aegle marmelos Tree Rutaceae
3 Albizia lebbeck Tree Mimosaceae
4 Alstonia scholaris Tree Apocynaceae
5 Annona squamosa Tree Annonaceae
6 Anogeissus acuminata Tree Combretaceae
7 Anogeissus latifolia Tree Combretaceae
8 Artocarpus heterophyllus Tree Moraceae
9 Bauhinia racemosa Tree Leguminosae
10 Bauhinia variegata Tree Leguminosae
11 Bixa orellana Tree Violaceae
12 Bombac ceiba Tree Bombacaceae
13 Bridelia retusa Tree Phyllanthaceae
14 Buchanania lanzan Tree Anacardiaceae
15 Butea monosperma Tree Leguminosae
16 Careya arborea Tree Lecythedaceae
17 Casearia tomentosa Tree Flacourtiaceae
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18 Caseria graveolens Tree Flacourtiaceae
19 Cassia fistula Tree Leguminosae
20 Chloroxylon swietenia Tree Meliaceae
21 Choclospermum gossypium Tree Choclospermaceae
22 Dalbergia paniculata Tree Leguminosae
23 Dalbergia sisoo Tree Leguminosae
24 Diospyros melanoxylon Tree Ebenaceae
25 Diospyros montana Tree Ebenaceae
26 Ficus asperrimia Tree Moraceae
27 Ficus beneghalensis Tree Moraceae
28 Ficus glormerata Tree Moraceae
29 Ficus infectoria Tree Moraceae
30 Oroxylon indicum Tree Bignoniaceae
31 Flacourtia indica Tree Flacourtiaceae
32 Garuga pinnata Tree Burseraceae
33 Grewia tiliaefolia Tree Tiliaceae
34 Haldina cordifolia Tree Rubiaceae
35 Holarrhena antidysenterica Tree Apocynaceae
36 Holoptelea integrifolia Tree Ulmaceae
37 Hymenodictyon excelsum Tree Rubiaceae
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38 Kydia calycina Tree Malvaceae
39 Lagerstroemia parviflora Tree Lytheraceae
40 Lannea coromandelica Tree Anacardiaceae
41 Madhuca indica Tree Sapotaceae
42 Mallotus phillipensis Tree Euphorbiaceae
43 Mangifera indica Tree Anacardiaceae
44 Meyna laxiflora Tree Rubiaceae
45 Miliusa velutina Tree Annonaceae
46 Mitragyna parvifolia Tree Rubiaceae
47 Morinda tinctoria Tree Rubiaceae
48 Ougeinia oojeinensis Tree Leguminoseae
49 Phoenix sylvestris Tree Palmae
50 Polyalthia cerasoides Tree Annonaceae
51 Pongamia pinnata Tree Leguminoseae
52 Pterocarpus marsupium Tree Leguminoseae
53 Randia dumetorum Tree Rubiaceae
54 Schleichera oleosa Tree Sapindaceae
55 Semecarpus anacardium Tree Anacardiaceae
56 Shorea Robusta Tree Dipterocarpaceae
57 Sterculia urens Tree Sterculiaceae
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58 Symplocos racemosa Tree Symplocaceae
59 Syzigium cumini Tree Myrtaceae
60 Tamarindus indica Tree Leguminoseae
61 Tectona grandis Tree Lamiaceae
62 Tephrosia tinctoria Tree Leguminoseae
63 Terminalia arjuna Tree Combretaceae
64 Terminalia alata Tree Combretaceae
65 Terminalia bellerica Tree Combretaceae
66 Terminalia chebula Tree Combretaceae
67 Terminalia tomentosa Tree Combretaceae
68 Vitex negundo Tree Verbenaceae
69 Xylia xylocarpa Tree Leguminoseae
70 Zizyphus jujuba Tree Rhamnaceae
71 Zizyphus rugosa Tree Rhamnaceae
72 Abutilon indicum Shrub Malvaceae
73 Adhatoda vasica Shrub Acanthaceae
74 Baliospermum montanum Shrub Euphorbiaceae
75 Barleria prionitis Shrub Acanthaceae
76 Caesalpinia bonducella Shrub Leguminosae
77 Cajanus cajan Shrub Leguminosae
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78 Calotropis gigantea Shrub Asclepiadaceae
79 Cassia alata Shrub Leguminosae
80 Cassia tora Shrub Leguminosae
81 Celosia argentia Shrub Amaranthaceae
82 Clerodendron infortunatum Shrub Verbenaceae
83 Clerodendrum serratum Shrub Vebenaceae
84 Colebrookia oppositifolia Shrub Labiatae
85 Corchorus aestuans Shrub Tiliaceae
86 Corchorus olitorius Shrub Tiliaceae
87 Crotolaria hirsuta Shrub Leguminosae
88 Crotolaria juncea Shrub Leguminosae
89 Desmodium triflorum Shrub Fabaceae
90 Ecbolium linneanum Shrub Acanthaceae
91 Eranthemum purpurascens Shrub Acanthaceae
92 Flemingia sps Shrub Fabaceae
93 Gymnema sylvestris Shrub Asclepiadaceae
94 Helicteres isora Shrub Sterculiaceae
95 Hyptis suaveolens Shrub Lamiaceae
96 Impatiens balsamina Shrub Balsaminaceae
97 Indigofera cassioides Shrub Fabaceae
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98 Indigofera trita Shrub Fabaceae
99 Lantana camara Shrub Verbenaceae
100 Leea asiatica Shrub Vitaceae
101 Leea indica Shrub Vitaceae
102 Leea macrophylla Shrub Vitaceae
103 Leonotis nepetifolia Shrub Labiatae
104 Leucas lanata Shrub Lamiaceae
105 Ludwigia octovalvis Shrub Onagraceae
106 Mimosa pudica Shrub Mimosaceae
107 Ocimum basilicum Shrub Labiatae
108 Orthosiphon sps Shrub Lamiaceae
109 Ruellia tuberosa Shrub Acanthaceae
110 Securinega Shrub Euphorbiaceae
111 Woodfordia floribunda Shrub Lythraceae
112 Loranthus longiflorus Parasite Loranthaceae
113 Macrosolen Parasite Loranthaceae
114 Viscum Parasite Viscaceae
115 Acampe praemorsa Orchid Orchidaceae
116 Vanda tesselata Orchid Leguminosae
117 Achyranthes aspera Herb Amarantaceae
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118 Acmella uliginosa Herb Asteraceae
119 Ageratum conyzoides Herb Asteraceae
120 Amaranthus spinosus Herb Amarantaceae
121 Ammannia octandra Herb Lytheraceae
122 Andrographis paniculata Herb Acanthaceae
123 Anisomeles indica Herb Labiatae
124 Argemone mexicana Herb Papaveraceae
125 Bidens bipinnata Herb Asteraceae
126 Bidens pilosa Herb Asteraceae
127 Boerhavia diffusa Herb Nyctaginaceae
128 Capparis sepiaria Herb Capparidaceae
129 Chrozophora prostrata Herb Euphorbiaceae
130 Chrozophora rottleri Herb Euphorbiaceae
131 Cleome viscosa Herb Cappraceae
132 Commelina benghalensis Herb Commelinaceae
133 Commelina maculata Herb Commelinaceae
134 Commelina sps Herb Commelinaceae
135 Cyanotis fasciculata Herb Commelinaceae
136 Cyanotis tuberosa Herb Commelinaceae
137 Cyperus rotundus Herb Cyperaceae
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138 Cyperus sps Herb Cyperaceae
139 Desmodium gangeticum Herb Leguminosae
140 Dicliptera sps Herb Acanthaceae
141 Eclipta prostrata Herb Asteraceae
142 Fimbristylis Herb Cyperaceae
143 Hygrophila spinosa Herb Acanthaceae
144 Lepidagathis Herb Acanthaceae
145 Limnophila indica Herb Plantaginaceae
146 Lindernia crustacea Herb Scrophulariaceae
147 Mimosa pudica Herb Leguminosae
148 Parthenium hysterophorus Herb Asteraceae
149 Phyllanthus niruri Herb Euphorbiaceae
150 Physalis micrantha Herb Euphorbiaceae
151 Pozoulzia pentandra Herb Urticaceae
152 Rostellularia crinita Herb Acanthaceae
153 Sida cordifolia Herb Malvaceae
154 Smithia conferta Herb Leguminosae
155 Spermacoce articularis Herb Rubiaceae
156 Spermacoce pusila Herb Rubiaceae
157 Spilanthes paniculata Herb Asteraceae
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158 Stylosanthes hamata Herb Fabaceae
159 Synedrella nodiflora Herb Asteraceae
160 Tephrosia purpurea Herb Leguminosae
161 Torenia sps Herb Scrophulariaceae
162 Tribulus terrestris Herb Zygophyllaceae
163 Tridax procumbens Herb Asteraceae
164 Triumfetta rhomboidea Herb Tiliaceae
165 Urena lobata Herb Malvaceae
166 Alternenthera erecta Herb Amaranthaceae
167 Dichanthium annulatum Grass Gramineae
168 Apluda sps Grass Gramineae
169 Chloris barbata Grass Gramineae
170 Chrysopgon montanus Grass Gramineae
171 Cynodon dactylon Grass Gramineae
172 Dactyloctenium aegyptiacum Grass Gramineae
173 Echinochloa colonum Grass Gramineae
174 Eragrostis tenella Grass Gramineae
175 Eragrostis unioloides Grass Gramineae
176 Eulaliopsis binata Grass Gramineae
177 Heteropogon contortus Grass Gramineae
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178 Ischaemum pilosum Grass Gramineae
179 Panicum pumilum Grass Gramineae
180 Pennisetum hohenackeri Grass Gramineae
181 Sehima sulcatum Grass Gramineae
182 Themeda quadrivalvis Grass Gramineae
183 Abrus precatorius Climber Leguminosae
184 Ampelocissus Climber Vitaceae
185 Argyreia Climber Convolvulaceae
186 Aristolochia indica Climber Aristolochiaceae
187 Bauhinia vahlii Climber Leguminosae
188 Butea superba Climber Leguminosae
189 Calycopteris floribunda Climber Combretaceae
190 Cardiospermum halicacabum Climber Anacardiaceae
191 Celastrus paniculata Climber Celastraceae
192 Clitoria biflora Climber Leguminosae
193 Coccinia grandis Climber Cucurbitaceae
194 Combretum decandrum Climber Combretaceae
195 Combretum ovalifolium Climber Combretaceae
196 Cryptolepis buchanani Climber Asclepiadaceae
197 Cuscuta reflexa Climber Convolvulaceae
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198 Dioscorea bulbifera Climber Dioscoreaceae
199 Dioscorea dremona Climber Dioscoreaceae
200 Evolvulus alsinoides Climber Convolvulaceae
201 Indigofera linifolia Climber Leguminosae
202 Indigofera pulchella Climber Leguminosae
203 Ipmoea hederifolia Climber Convolvulaceae
204 Ipomoea aquatica Climber Convolvulaceae
205 Ipomoea carnea Climber Convolvulaceae
206 Ipomoea pes caprae Climber Convolvulaceae
207 Jasminum arborescens Climber Oleaceae
208 Lagenaria siceraria Climber Cucurbitaceae
209 Luffa acutangula Climber Cucurbitaceae
210 Momordica dioica Climber Cucurbitaceae
211 Mucuna pruriens Climber Leguminosae
212 Mukia maderaspatana Climber Cucurbitaceae
213 Smilax macrophylla Climber Liliaceae
214 Tinospora cordifolia Climber Menispermaceae
215 Trichosanthes cucumerina Climber Cucurbitaceae
216 Trichosanthes cucumerina Climber Cucurbitaceae
217 Vigna trilobata Climber Fabaceae
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218 Ziziphus oenoplia Climber Rhamnaceae
Checklist of Domestic plant species observed in and around the actual project
location
Table No 324
Sr No Botanical Name Family Local Name Habitat Status
1 Acacia auriculiformis ACunnexBenth
Mimosaceae Australian babhul
Tree E
2 Anacardium occidentale Linn
Anacardiaceae Kaju Tree E
3 Callistemon Citrinus (Curtis) Stapf
Myrtaceae Bottle brush Tree E
4 Cassia siamea leguminoasae Chakunda Tree E
5 Gmelina arbore linn Casurinaceae Suru Tree N
6 Delonix regia Fabaceae Gulmohar Tree E
7 Grevillea robusta A Cunn Proteaceae Silver Oak Tree E
8 Leucaena leucocephala (Lamk) De Wit
Mimosaceae Subabhul Tree E
9 Manilkara zapota (Linn) van Royen
Sapotaceae Chiku Tree E
10 Plumeria alba Linn Apocynaceae Chapha (Pa) Tree E
11 Plumeria rubra linn Apocynaceae lal chafa Tree E
12 Polyalthia longifolia (Sonn) Thw
Annonaceae Asupalav (Pasarat)
Tree E
13 Psidium guajava Linn Myrtaceae Peru Tree E
14 Caesalpinia pulcherima (Linn) Sw
Caesalpiniaceae Shankasur Shrub E
15 Musa paradisiaca X Musaceae Banana Shrub E
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16 Lantana camara Linn Verbenaceae Ghaneri Herb E
17 Aegle marmelos (Linn ) Correa
Rutaceae Bel Tree N
18 Artocarpus heterophyllus Lamk
Moraceae Phanas Tree N
19 Cicca acida (L) Marr Phyllanthaceae Amla Tree N
20 Citrus acida Myrtaceae Lemon Tree N
21 Madhuca indica Gmel Sapotaceae Moha Tree N
22 Mangifera indica Linn Anacardiaceae Amba Tree N
23 Bambusa bambos (L) Voss Poaceae Bamboo Grass N
24 Tectona grandis Lamiaceae Sagwan Tree N
25 Moringa pterigosperma Gaertn
Moringaceae Shevga Tree N
26 Michelia champaka Magnoliaceae Champa Tree N
27 Annona squamosa Annonaceae Sitaphal Tree N
Ecologically Important Species Table No 325
Sr No Plant species
Common Name Family Habit Status
Main Attractant for animals
1 Acacia catechu Khair Leguminosae Tree Native Flowers
2 Aegele marmelos Bel Rutaceae Tree Native Flowers and fruits
3 Albizia lebbeck Kala-siris Leguminosae Tree Native Flower and Fruits
4 Anogeissus latifolia Dhaora Sappotaceae Tree Native Fruits
5 Bauhinia purpurea Keolar Leguminosae Tree Native Flowers
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6 Bauhinia racemosa Asta Leguminosae Tree Native Flowers
7 Bombax ceiba Semal Malvaceae Tree Native Flowers
8 Bridelia retusa Kasai Euphorbiaceae Tree Native Fruits
9 Buchanania latifolia Achar Anacardiaceae Tree Native Fruits
10 Butea monosperma Palas Leguminosae Tree Native Flowers
11 Carreya arborea Kumbhi Lecythedaceae Tree Native Flowers
12 Casaeria graveolens Gilchi Samydaceae Tree Native
13 Cassia fistula Amaltas Leguminosae Tree Native Fruits
14 Chloroxylon swietenia Bhirra Meliaceae Tree Native
15 Dalbergia latifolia Shisham Leguminosae Tree Native
16 Dalbergia sisoo Sisoo Leguminosae Tree Native Fruits
17 Diospyros melanoxylon Tendu Ebenaceae Tree Native Fruits
18 Diospyros montana Bistendu Ebenaceae Tree Native Fruits
19 Ficus benghalensis Bar Moraceae Tree Native Fruits
20 Ficus glomerata Gular Moraceae Tree Native Fruits
21 Ficus infectoria Pakar Moraceae Tree Native Fruits
22 Ficus religiosa Pipal Moraceae Tree Native Fruits
23 Flacourtia indica Native Fruits
24 Garuga pinnata Kekad Burseraceae Tree Native Flowers and fruits
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25 Gmelina arborea Gamari Verbenaceae Tree Native Flower
26 Grewia tilifolia Dhaman Tiliaceae Tree Native Flower
27 Holoptelia integrifolia Chirol Ulmaceae Tree Native Fruit
28 Lagerstroemia parviflora Seja Lythraceae Tree Native Flower
29 Lannea coromondalica Jhingan Anacardiaceae Tree Native Fruits
30 Madhuca longifolia Mahua Euphorbiaceae Tree Native Flowers
31 Mangifera indica Am Anacardiaceae Tree Native Flower and Fruits
32 Pongamia pinnata Karanj Leguminosae Tree Native Flowers
33 Pterocarpus marsupium Bijasal Leguminosae Tree Native Fruits
34 Schleichera oleosa Kusum Sapindaceae Tree Native Fruits
35 Shorea robusta Sal Dipterocarpaceae Tree Native Fruits
36 Sterculia urens Kulu Sterculiaceae Tree Native Fruits
37 Tamarindus indica Imli Leguminosae Tree Introduced Fruits
38 Tectona grandis Sagon Verbenaceae Tree Native Flowers
39 Terminalia arjuna Arjun Combretaceae Tree Native Fruits and flowers
40 Terminalia belerica Bahera Combretaceae Tree Native Flowers
41 Terminalia chebula Harra Combretaceae Tree Native Flowers
42 Terminalia tomentosa Tondri Combretaceae Tree Native Flowers
Rare Endangered Threatened or Volnerable species ( in the Odisha state )
that may have distribution in the reserve forests in the Buffer zone
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Table No 326
Sr no Scientific name Status Orissa
1 Saraca asoca CR
2 Symplocos racemosa CR
3 Cordia macleodii EN
4 Gloriosa superba EN
5 Mucuna gigantea EN
6 Oroxylon indicum EN
7 Piper longum EN
8 Pterocarpus marsupium EN
9 Rovolfia serpentina EN
10 Stereospermum picta EN
11 Uraria picta EN
12 Xylocarpus granatum EN
13 Celastrus paniculatus VU
14 Crateva magna VU
15 Embellia ribes VU
16 Garcinia zanthochymus VU
17 Gardenia gummifera VU
18 Gnetum ula VU
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19 Hedychium coronarium VU
20 Litsea VU
21 Operculina turpethum VU
22 Merremia turpethum VU
23 Pueraria tuberosa VU
24 Strychnos potatorum VU
25 Eulohia herbacea NT
Mammal in Buffer area
Table No 327
Sr
No
Common
Name
Scientific
Name
Family Feed
ing
Stat
us
Schedule
of
Wildlife
(Protectio
n) Act
1972)
IUCN
Category
Core
Zone
Buffer
Zone
Mammals
1 Hyaena Hyaena
hyaena
Hyaenidae C III Near
Threatened
- +
2 Jackal Canis aureus Canidae C II Least
Concern
- +
3 Fox Vulpes
bengalensis
Canidae C - Least
Concern
- -
4 Barking
deer
Muntiacus
muntjak
Cervidae H III Least
Concern
- -
5 Spotted deer Axis axis Cervidae H III Least
Concern
- +
6 Blue bull Boselaphus
tragocamelus
Bovidae H III Least
Concern
- -
7 Sambar Rusa unicolor Cervidae H III Vulnerable - -
8 Wild Boar Sus scrofa Suidae H III Least - -
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No
Common
Name
Scientific
Name
Family Feed
ing
Stat
us
Schedule
of
Wildlife
(Protectio
n) Act
1972)
IUCN
Category
Core
Zone
Buffer
Zone
C Concern
9 Striped
squirrel
Funambulus
pennati
Sciuridae H - - + +
10 Field rat Bandicota
bengalensis
Muridae H
C
- Least
Concern
- -
11 Porcupine Hystrix indica Hystricidae H IV Least
Concern
- -
12 Hare Lepus
nigricollis
Ochotonidae H - Least
Concern
- +
13 Jungle cat Felis chaus Felidae C II Least
Concern
- -
14 Mongoose Herpestes
edwardsii
Herpestidae C II Least
Concern
+ +
15 Indian ratel Mellivora
capensis
Mustelidae H III Least
Concern
- -
16 Otter Lutrogale
perspicillata
Mustelidae C - Vulnerable - -
17 Langur Presbytis
entellus
Cercopithecida
e
H II - - +
18 Rhesus
macaque
Macaca
mulatta
Cercopithecida
e
H II Least
Concern
- +
19 Fruit bat Cynopterus
sphinx
Pteropodidae H - Least
Concern
- -
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Avifauna observed in the Core zone
Table No 328
Sr No Common name Scientific name
Schedule of Wildlife
(Protection) Act 1972)
1 Common Myna Acridotheres tristis
-
2 Common Swift Apis affinis
-
3 Grey heron Ardea cinerea
-
4 Indian Pond Heron Ardeola grayii
-
5 Cattle egret Bubulcus ibis
-
6 Blue rock pigeon Columba livia
IV
7 Long-billed Crow Corvus macrorhynchos
-
8 House Crow Corvus splendens
-
9 Asian palm swift Cypsiurus balasiensis
-
10 Black Drongo Dicrurus macrocercus
-
11 Little egret Egretta garzetta
-
12 White-throated Kingfisher Halcyon pileata
-
13 Long-tailed shrike Lanius schach
-
14 Green Bee-eater Merops orientalis
-
15 Black Kite (Pariah Kite) Milvus migrans
-
16 Purple Sunbird Nectarinia asiatica
-
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17 Black-naped Oriole Oriolus chinensis
-
18 Black hooded oriole Oriolus xanthornus
-
19 Common tailorbird Orthotomus sutorius
-
20 House sparrow Passer domesticus
-
21 Baya Weaver Ploceus philippinus
-
22 Plain Prinia Prinia inornata
-
23 Ashy Prinia Prinia socialis
-
24 Red vented bulbul Pycnonotus cafer
-
25 Spotted dove Stigmatopelia chinensis
-
26 Black Kite (Pariah Kite) Milvus migrans
-
27 Purple Sunbird Nectarinia asiatica
-
28 Black-naped Oriole Oriolus chinensis
-
29 Black hooded oriole Oriolus xanthornus
-
Avifauna observed in the Buffer area
Table No 329
Sr No Common name Scientific name
Schedule of Wildlife
(Protection) Act 1972)
1 Asian palm swift Cypsiurus balasiensis
-
2 Black Drongo Dicrurus macrocercus
-
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3 Black hooded oriole Oriolus xanthornus
-
4 Black Kite (Pariah Kite) Milvus migrans
-
5 Black Shouldered kite Elanus caeruleus
-
6 Black-naped Oriole Oriolus chinensis
-
7 Blue rock pigeon Columba livia
-
8 Brahminy kite Haliastur indus
-
9 Cattle egret Bubulcus ibis
-
10 Common iora Aegithina tiphia
-
11 Common myna Acridotheres tristis
-
12 Common tailorbird Orthotomus sutorius
-
13 Green Bee-eater Merops orientalis
-
14 Grey heron Ardea cinerea
-
15 House crow Corvus splendens
-
16 House sparrow Passer domesticus
-
17 House Swift Apus affinis
-
18 Indian Pond Heron Ardeola grayii
-
19 Indian robin Saxicoloides fulicatus
-
20 Indian Roller Coracias benghalensis
-
21 Large-billed Crow (Jungle Crow)
Corvus macrorhynchos -
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22 Little egret Egretta garzetta
-
23 Little swift Apus affinis
-
24 Oriental magpie robin Copsychus saularis
-
25 Tickells Flowerpecker Dicaeum erythrorhynchos
-
26 Purple Sunbird Nectarinia asiatica
-
27 Red vented bulbul Pycnonotus cafer
-
28 Red wattled lapwing Vanellus indicus
-
29 Red whiskered bulbul Pycnonotus jocosus
-
30 Yellow Wagtail Motacilla flava
-
31 Alexandrine Parakeet Psittacula eupatria
-
32 Asian Paradise- Flycatcher Terpsiphone paradisi
-
33 Black headed cuckooshrike Coracina melaschistos
-
34 Brainfever bird Hierococcyx varius
-
35 Brown-headed Barbet Megalaima zeylanica
-
36 Chestnut-shouldered Petronia Petronia xanthocollis
-
37 Common Babbler Turdoides caudatus
-
38 Common Sandpiper Actitis hypoleucos
-
39 Greater Coucal Centropus sinensis
-
40 Grey Junglefowl Gallus sonneratii
-
41 Jungle Babbler Turdoides striatus
-
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42 laughing dove Stigmatopelia senegalensis
-
43 Lesser whistling duck Dendrocygna javanica
-
44 Little cormorant Phalacrocorax niger
-
45 Long-tailed Shrike Lanius schach
-
46 UnID Prinia -
-
47 Median egret Mesophoyx intermedia
-
48 Oriental honey buzzard Pernis ptilorhynchus
-
49 Oriental white eye Zostrops palpebrosus
-
50 Paddyfield Pipit Anthus rufulus
-
51 Pied bushchat Saxicola caprata
-
52 Purple rumped sunbird Leptocoma zeylonica
-
53 Red collared dove Streptopelia tranquebarica
-
54 Red rumped swallow Cecropis daurica
-
55 River tern Sterna aurantia
-
56 Rose-ringed Parakeet Psittacula krameri
-
57 Rufous treepie Dendrocitta vagabunda
-
58 Scarlet Minivet Pericrocotus flammeus
-
59 Small blue kingfisher Alcedo atthis
-
60 Spotted dove Stigmatopelia chinensis
-
61 Tickells Blue Flycatcher Cyornis tickelliae
-
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62 Variable Wheatear Oenanthe picata
-
63 White breasted waterhen Amaurornis phoenicurus
-
64 White browed wagtail Motacilla maderaspatensis
-
65 White throated kinfisher Halcyon smyrnensis
-
66 White-browed fantail flycathcher
Rhipidura aureola -
67 Wire tailed swallow Hirundo smithii
-
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Checklist Reptiles and Amphibians in the Core Site
Table No 330
r No Common name Scientific name Group
Schedule of Wildlife
(Protection) Act 1972)
1 Common Indian toad Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis
Amphibian IV
2 Indian Bull frog Hoplobatrachus tigerinus
Amphibian IV
3 Asian House Gecko Hemidactylus frenatus Reptile -
4 Common Skink Mabuya carinata Reptile -
5 Indian Garden Lizard Calotes versicolor Reptile -
Checklist of reptiles and amphibians in Buffer region Table No 331
Sr No Common name Scientific name Group
Schedule of Wildlife
(Protection) Act 1972)
1 Common Indian Toad Bufo melanostictus Amphibian IV
2 Skipper Frog Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis
Amphibian IV
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3 Asian House Gecko Hemidactylus frenatus Reptile -
4 Southern Green Calotes Calotes calotes Reptile -
5 Common Skink Mabuya carinata Reptile -
6 Indian Garden Lizard Calotes versicolor Reptile -
7 Indian Bull Frog Hoplobatrachus tigerinus
Amphibian IV
8 Common Tree Frog Polypedates maculatus Amphibian IV
9 Spotted Rock Gecko Hemidactylus maculatus
Reptile -
10 Indian Rat Snake Ptyas mucosa Reptile II
11 Checkered Keelback Water Snake
Xenochropis piscator Reptile -
Ecological analysis of the Core zone
Table No 332
Sr No Plant species
Frequency
Abundance
Density Relative Frequncy
Relative Density
Diversity Index
1 Shorea Robusta
6000 133 080 1622 1404
0870
2
Holarrhena antidysenterica
5000 160 080 1351 1404
3 Terminalia tomentosa
5000 140 070 1351 1228
4 Anogeissus latifolia
4000 175 070 1081 1228
5 Buchanania lanzan
6000 133 080 1622 1404
6 Madhuca indica
5000 180 090 1351 1579
7 Diospyros melanoxylon
6000 167 100 1622 1754
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Table No333
Location Scientific name Frequency Abundance Density
Relative Frequncy
Relative Density
Diversity Index
Baitarni RF Shorea Robusta 5000 160 080 658 708
0944
Holarrhena antidysenterica
4000 125 050 526 442
Madhuca indica 6000 117 070 789 619
Diospyros melanoxylon
7000 129 090 921 796
Anogeissus latifolia
5000 140 070 658 619
Buchanania lanzan
5000 160 080 658 708
Terminalia tomentosa
4000 150 060 526 531
Terminalia bellerica
4000 175 070 526 619
Terminalia arjuna
4000 225 090 526 796
Garuga pinnata 5000 140 070 658 619
Spondias mangifera
6000 167 100 789 885
Schleichera oleosa 5000 120 060 658 531
Chloroxylon swietenia
4000 150 060 526 531
Careya arborea 3000 200 060 395 531
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Anogeissus acuminata
4000 150 060 526 531
Pterocarpus marsupium
5000 120 060 658 531
Kathmal Shorea Robusta
8000 113 090 2353 2143
0815
Holarrhena antidysenterica
5000 140 070 1471 1667
Lagerstromia parviflora
6000 167 100 1765 2381
Lannea coromandelica
8000 088 070 2353 1667
Buchanania lanzan 7000 129 090 2059 2143
Khajurdihi Shorea Robusta
9000 133 120 1429 1212
0879
Lagerstroemia
parviflora 8000 225 180 1270 1818
Ficus
beneghalensis 7000 171 120 1111 1212
Pongamia
pinnata 8000 138 110 1270 1111
Lannea
coromandelica 7000 143 100 1111 1010
Terminalia tomentosa
8000 150 120 1270 1212
Shorea Robusta
9000 133 120 1429 1212
Anogeissus
latifolia 7000 143 100 1111 1010
Diospyros
melanoxylon 9000 156 140 1429 1414
Mendhamaruni
Shorea Robusta 5000 120 060 1064 882 0897
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Lannea coromandelica 3000 167 050 638 735
Flacourtia indica 7000 143 100 1489 1471
Tectona grandis 7000 114 080 1489 1176
Terminalia tomentosa 7000 129 090 1489 1324
Butea monosperma 6000 150 090 1277 1324
Diospyros melanoxylon 4000 150 060 851 882
Holarrhena antidysenterica 4000 175 070 851 1029
Buchanania lanzan 4000 200 080 851 1176
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38 Land use
Land Use Land Cover mapping (using Remote Sensing amp GIS)
381 Introduction The land useland cover information relates to the status spatial
distribution amp area extent of different land coverland use categories Land
cover and land use are terms that are often used interchangeably however they
have different meanings Land cover results from a complex mixture of natural
and anthropogenic influences and is the composition and characteristics of land
surface elements (Cihlar 2000) In contrast land use is characterized by
economic uses of land and peoplersquos relationships with the environment (Avery
and Berlin 1992) For example a land cover of forest when considered as a land
use could be a park To classify land use with satellite imagery often requires
the use of supplementary information such as field work The land cover land
use classification system is based on the methodology given in Manual of
Nationwide land useland cover mapping using Digital Techniquesrsquo
Remote sensing is the science and art of obtaining information about an
object area or phenomena through the analysis of data acquired by a device that
is not in contact with the object area or phenomena under investigation The
data analysis process involves examining the data using various image
processing techniques by a digital computer Its application in the field of
environmental management is of great prominence The inherently digital
nature of remotely sensed data supporting quantitative amp statistical analysis of
spectral measurement led to rapid advancement in the field of digital
techniques With view to facilitate utilization of this modern technology in the
management of the resources a chain of digital image processing steps have
been carried for the land useland cover mapping The entire investigations
have been carried out using ERDAS Imagine digital image processing software
and Geographic Information System (ARC GIS)
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382 Data Input
3821 Satellite Date
SENTINEL-2 composite band of 3 4 8 of 10m resolution T044659 of
08052018
3822Collateral Data
Survey of India Topographical Map
Ground Truth Information
Other Collateral Information
3823 Methodology
The research on remote sensing has been directed for several decades
towards image processing amp development of methods for digital map generation
especially on land useland cover The primary aims were to produce thematic
maps that could be quickly updated However maps obtained from digital
automatic classification fails to fully satisfy the purpose for which it is generated
Therefore digital classification procedure has been used for generation of maps
on land useland cover from satellite data The technique is based on stratified
approach
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Erdas Image Processing Software was used for digital processing of the spatial
data Digital image processing techniques were applied for the mapping of the
land useland cover classes of the provided area from the satellite data The
methodology applied comes under following steps
Image Extraction
Satellite imageries of Sentinel ndash 2 were obtained from USGS website
Geo-Rectification
Geometric correction includes correction for geometric distortions due to
sensor earth geometry variations and conversion of the data to real world
coordinates (eg Latitude and Longitude) on the Earthrsquos surface The satellite
imagery was geometrically rectified with reference to the geo-referenced
toposheets and vector data
Image Enhancement
Image enhancement is one of the important image processing functions
primarily done to improve the appearance of the imagery to assist in visual
interpretation and analysis Various options of image enhancement techniques
were tried out to get the best image for visual interpretation Histogram
equalized stretch enhancement techniques was applied to the imagery of the
study area for better interpretation of different features in the satellite imagery
The Sentinel-2 of 10 m (Plate no36) Satellite Data has been used for digital
classification of land use categories The subset area of 12 kms radius area has
been stratified by generating forest mask from topographical map In non-
forest area the un-supervised classification has been applied In this particular
type of classification spectral classes are grouped first based solely on the
numerical information in the data and are then matched by the analyst to
information classes Unsupervised classifiers do not utilize training sets as the
basis for classification Rather it involve algorithms called clustering
algorithms that examine the unknown pixels in an image and aggregate them
into a number of classes based on the natural groupings or clusters present in
the image values The analyst specifies the desired number of classes Thus
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unlike supervised classification it does not start with a pre-determined set of
classes however it is neither done completely without human intervention
Rest forested area is classified using NDVI density slicing method The cultural
features like roads villages and forest boundaries have been drawn from the
existing maps
The land use classified through un-supervised classification of the area and the
cultural features of roads rail and village locations have been overlaid The
land use land cover map of the area has been extracted using 12 km radius
mask and area statistics have been generated
3824 Results and Discussions
38241 General Land use Land cover
The land use land cover map has been generated on 150000 scale using
digital classification of Sentinel ndash 2 satellite composite band of 3 4 8 data is
utilized Based on the methodology developed for the present land use land
cover categories have been grouped under the following major land useland
cover categories Refer Plate No37
Major land useland cover categories of study area
Table No 334
Sl
No
Category Area (in ha) of the Study area
1 Forest land 32876 7271
2 Waste land 8681 1920
3 Water bodies 203 045
4 Mining Area 1912 423
5 Agricultural land 815 180
6 Built up land 729 161
Total 45216 100
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Forest lands
This represents the area under forestlands about 32876 hectares or 7271
percent of the study area The forest was further classified after
performing the density slicing on the NDVI data into degraded forest
open forest amp dense forest The details of the various forest categories are
given in the following table
Forest Land cover categories Table No 335
Sl No Category Area (in ha) of the study area
1 Dense forest 13345 2951
2 Open forest 5580 1234
3 Degraded forest 13951 3086
Total 32876 7271
Dense Forest
Forest with canopy cover more than 60 is considered as dense forest
Location of dense forest within study area and lease area is shown in Plate
No-37 It occupies around 13345 ha which is 2951 of the study area
Open Forest
Forest with canopy cover between 20 to 60 is considered as open forest
Out of total forest area of 32876 ha 5580 ha is under open forest which is
1234 of the study area as shown in Plate No-37
Degraded Forest
Forest land with canopy cover less than 20 is considered as degraded
forest It is around 13951 ha or 3086 of the total forest cover of the study
area shown in Plate No-37
1 Wastelands
Mainly wastelands can be grouped into two categories viz culturable and
non-culturable wastelands Scrub lands with or without scrub can be
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classified under culturable wastelands and Barren rocky area could be
grouped into non-culturable lands Scrub lands which are quite similar
with degraded forest in image characteristics These lands are further
examined on the ground and cross checked with the forest boundaries to
classify into scrub lands Scrub lands are 8456 hectares which is about 187
percent of the study area and barren rocky outcrops are 225 hectares and
covering about 050 percent of the study area
2 Water Bodies
Based on satellite data and ground truth the total area covered by the
river or water bodies is 203 hectares which is 045 of the total study area
3 Mining area
Open cast mining within study area is grouped into the category as
mining area Total mining area in the study area is 1912 ha which is 423
of the total study area
4 Agricultural land
Based on satellite data and very limited ground truth the total agricultural
land is very less and in small patches Existing agricultural areas were
depicted by utilizing multiband data The total agricultural area is about
815 hectares which is 180 percent of the total study area
5 Built-up land
Built-up land includes the urban or rural settlements roads and railway
line etc No typical spectral signature of settlements could be observed so
as to classify under built-up land use The village locations and their area
extent have been extracted from the satellite data and also from the
existing topographical maps The area occupied by built-up class shown in
the classified image is therefore based on the visual interpretation of
satellite data and also topographical maps The major built-up area is
about 729 hectares which is 161 percent of the total 12 km radius study
area
TABLE NO 34DATE
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOx03032018 7463 4709 1157 2066
06032018 7214 4535 1076 1548
10032018 6432 3661 962 1452
13032018 7881 4822 1203 1545
17032018 7440 4600 1257 1822
20032018 8081 4310 1351 2001
24032018 6417 4067 1432 1951
26032018 6571 4315 961 1647
04042018 7192 4512 1073 1369
05042018 7517 4851 1268 1762
11042018 8050 5067 1154 1641
14042018 7314 4704 1073 1469
16042018 8125 4802 992 1340
19042018 7217 4900 1161 1788
23042018 7314 4822 1350 2096
24042018 6495 3310 1057 1601
28042018 6274 3604 950 1844
05052018 7318 4642 1051 1755
07052018 6552 4237 1164 1747
12052018 7814 4741 1050 1549
14052018 7148 4310 1097 1358
17052018 7219 4752 1357 2047
22052018 7784 4931 992 1704
24052018 7210 4418 984 1641
26052018 6318 3626 961 1777
29052018 6500 4190 1066 1901
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOxNUMBER OF OBSERVATIONS 26 26 26 26
ARITHMETIC MEAN 7187 4440 1123 1709GEOMETRIC MEAN 7164 4415 1115 1695STD GEO DEVN (24 HRS) 570 456 141 222
MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION 8125 5067 1432 2096MINIMUM CONCENTRATION 6274 3310 950 1340
PERCENTILE VALUE 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 98
PM10 6417 6495 6571 7192 7217 7314 7440 7784 7881 8081PM25 3626 4067 4310 4315 4535 4704 4741 4822 4851 4931SO2 961 984 1050 1057 1073 1154 1161 1257 1350 1357NOx 1369 1469 1549 1641 1704 1762 1788 1901 2001 2066
NOTE ALL VALUES ARE IN microgm^3
Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Ambient Air Quality Data FROM 01032018 to 31052018
Location Guest HouseSTATION A- 1
24 HOURLY
TABLE NO 35DATE
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOx03032018 8220 5315 1334 2093
06032018 7510 5061 1387 2369
10032018 6950 4142 1103 1767
13032018 8550 5424 954 1605
17032018 7740 5212 1598 2717
20032018 8300 5337 1254 1641
24032018 7052 4546 1676 2220
26032018 7210 4971 1095 1747
04042018 7460 5045 1016 1548
05042018 8150 5267 1162 1870
11042018 7739 5161 1257 2063
14042018 7510 4730 1111 1850
16042018 8425 5653 994 1494
19042018 7469 4415 1238 1818
23042018 7614 4668 1408 1947
24042018 6647 3830 1187 1871
28042018 6571 3668 1128 1600
05052018 7952 5301 991 1496
07052018 7225 4822 1101 1878
12052018 8260 5207 1015 1490
14052018 7425 4904 1169 1711
17052018 7936 4402 1296 1870
22052018 8199 4825 1179 1764
24052018 7885 4511 1124 2014
26052018 6841 4064 970 1852
29052018 8526 5072 1216 2004
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOxNUMBER OF OBSERVATIONS 26 26 26 26
ARITHMETIC MEAN 7668 4829 1191 1858GEOMETRIC MEAN 7647 4802 1179 1838STD GEO DEVN (24 HRS) 565 501 181 284
MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION 8550 5653 1676 2717MINIMUM CONCENTRATION 6571 3668 954 1490
PERCENTILE VALUE 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 98
PM10 6841 7052 7425 7469 7614 7885 7952 8220 8300 8526PM25 4064 4402 4546 4730 4904 5061 5161 5267 5315 5424SO2 991 1015 1101 1111 1162 1187 1238 1296 1387 1598NOx 1496 1600 1711 1764 1850 1870 1878 2014 2093 2369
NOTE ALL VALUES ARE IN microgm^3
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Ambient Air Quality Data FROM 01032018 to 31052018
Location Within Lease AreaSTATION A- 2
24 HOURLY
TABLE NO 36DATE
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOx03032018 7030 4687 840 1461
06032018 6831 4451 857 1147
10032018 6112 4214 755 1069
13032018 7531 4884 1055 1477
17032018 7110 4788 966 1418
20032018 7530 4390 1022 1441
24032018 6118 4488 1133 1308
26032018 6177 4144 751 1241
04042018 6860 4588 967 1226
05042018 7134 4785 906 1401
11042018 7831 5069 960 1612
14042018 7008 4598 868 1447
16042018 7622 4822 781 1571
19042018 6861 4942 1068 1344
23042018 6971 4618 954 1618
24042018 6064 3942 754 1069
28042018 5952 4255 760 1248
05052018 7148 4681 930 1352
07052018 6221 4341 810 1340
12052018 7400 4598 780 1169
14052018 6731 4698 857 1280
17052018 6978 4852 962 1701
22052018 7407 5158 857 1285
24052018 7318 4521 754 1461
26052018 6461 4210 751 1441
29052018 6771 4809 857 1347
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOxNUMBER OF OBSERVATIONS 26 26 26 26
ARITHMETIC MEAN 6891 4597 883 1364GEOMETRIC MEAN 6871 4588 876 1355STD GEO DEVN (24 HRS) 524 291 112 163
MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION 7831 5158 1133 1701MINIMUM CONCENTRATION 5952 3942 751 1069
PERCENTILE VALUE 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 98
PM10 6112 6177 6731 6831 6971 7030 7134 7400 7530 7622PM25 4210 4255 4451 4521 4598 4687 4785 4822 4884 5069SO2 754 755 781 840 857 906 954 966 1022 1068NOx 1147 1226 1280 1308 1347 1418 1441 1461 1571 1618
NOTE ALL VALUES ARE IN microgm^3
Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Ambient Air Quality Data FROM 01032018 to 31052018
Location Rengalberha VillageSTATION A- 3
24 HOURLY
TABLE NO 37DATE
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOx03032018 7534 4995 1026 1524
06032018 7245 4695 1081 1772
10032018 6459 3617 912 1427
13032018 7976 5051 1074 1598
17032018 7461 4744 1196 1842
20032018 8040 4782 1279 2048
24032018 6378 4141 1385 1804
26032018 6794 4359 877 1527
04042018 7061 4506 996 1724
05042018 7772 4991 1074 1546
11042018 7840 5092 1079 1657
14042018 7245 4784 974 1484
16042018 8067 5006 871 1322
19042018 7242 4695 1298 1874
23042018 7364 4391 1077 2084
24042018 6337 3428 885 1524
28042018 6134 3697 931 1388
05052018 7464 4841 976 1401
07052018 6794 4409 1026 1597
12052018 7945 4781 974 1671
14052018 7145 4482 1188 1801
17052018 7241 4784 1087 1524
22052018 7734 4897 998 1637
24052018 7275 4688 874 1846
26052018 6364 3648 1048 1949
29052018 6502 4309 1277 2128
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOxNUMBER OF OBSERVATIONS 26 26 26 26
ARITHMETIC MEAN 7208 4531 1056 1681GEOMETRIC MEAN 7185 4505 1048 1667STD GEO DEVN (24 HRS) 575 467 142 222
MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION 8067 5092 1385 2128MINIMUM CONCENTRATION 6134 3428 871 1322DETECTION LIMIT of CO (microgm^3)
PERCENTILE VALUE 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 98
PM10 6364 6459 6794 7145 7245 7364 7464 7772 7945 8040PM25 3648 4141 4391 4482 4695 4781 4784 4897 4995 5051SO2 877 912 974 996 1026 1074 1079 1188 1277 1298NOx 1401 1484 1524 1546 1637 1724 1801 1846 1949 2084
NOTE ALL VALUES ARE IN microgm^3 BDL = BELOW DETECTION LIMIT
24 HOURLY
Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Ambient Air Quality Data FROM 01032018 to 31052018
Location Parulipada VillageSTATION A- 4
TABLE NO 38DATE
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOx03032018 6661 4087 877 1381
06032018 6337 3695 912 1549
10032018 5948 3488 971 1428
13032018 7337 4191 1078 1835
17032018 6834 4209 1023 1921
20032018 7067 3692 1007 1784
24032018 6008 3922 1134 2028
26032018 6338 3587 870 1653
04042018 6499 4395 1075 1387
05042018 6964 4188 974 1149
11042018 7338 4299 1037 1473
14042018 6661 4089 1081 1735
16042018 7139 4748 900 1598
19042018 6397 4199 1077 1995
23042018 6439 4148 1014 1381
24042018 6661 3768 871 1279
28042018 6045 3644 992 1764
05052018 6578 4594 901 1535
07052018 6042 4038 870 1641
12052018 7137 4288 1007 1434
14052018 6331 3811 900 1995
17052018 6159 4041 1026 2020
22052018 7201 4492 1107 2145
24052018 6958 3811 1004 1721
26052018 6135 3298 888 1506
29052018 6285 3714 874 1284
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOxNUMBER OF OBSERVATIONS 26 26 26 26
ARITHMETIC MEAN 6596 4017 980 1639GEOMETRIC MEAN 6582 4002 976 1618STD GEO DEVN (24 HRS) 428 347 085 271
MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION 7338 4748 1134 2145MINIMUM CONCENTRATION 5948 3298 870 1149
PERCENTILE VALUE 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 98
PM10 6042 6135 6331 6338 6499 6661 6834 7067 7139 7337PM25 3587 3692 3768 3811 4041 4148 4191 4288 4395 4594SO2 871 877 900 912 992 1007 1023 1075 1078 1107NOx 1284 1381 1434 1506 1598 1721 1764 1921 1995 2028
NOTE ALL VALUES ARE IN microgm^3
Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Ambient Air Quality Data FROM 01032018 to 31052018
Location Kalta VillageSTATION A- 5
24 HOURLY
TABLE NO 39DATE
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOx03032018 6031 3395 760 1362
06032018 5661 3281 775 1451
10032018 5198 3160 1022 1773
13032018 6509 3855 1174 2120
17032018 6137 3481 775 1235
20032018 6398 4190 1020 1421
24032018 5048 2945 1071 1784
26032018 5794 3036 1025 1676
04042018 5398 2757 845 1557
05042018 5489 2681 907 1774
11042018 6391 4548 993 1851
14042018 5661 3582 775 1395
16042018 6048 4030 912 1590
19042018 6345 3548 996 1941
23042018 5791 3288 871 1892
24042018 5664 3768 788 1594
28042018 5830 2992 849 1231
05052018 5948 3350 814 1221
07052018 5132 3814 871 1620
12052018 5309 3459 822 1481
14052018 5464 3612 1085 1538
17052018 5907 3948 1256 2146
22052018 6138 3822 914 1529
24052018 6242 4309 1023 1751
26052018 5597 3244 1082 1910
29052018 5248 2824 991 1760
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOxNUMBER OF OBSERVATIONS 26 26 26 26
ARITHMETIC MEAN 5784 3497 939 1639GEOMETRIC MEAN 5769 3465 930 1619STD GEO DEVN (24 HRS) 415 478 134 256
MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION 6509 4548 1256 2146MINIMUM CONCENTRATION 5048 2681 760 1221
PERCENTILE VALUE 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 98
PM10 5198 5309 5489 5661 5791 5907 6031 6138 6345 6398PM25 2824 2992 3244 3288 3459 3582 3768 3855 4030 4309SO2 775 788 845 871 912 993 1020 1025 1082 1174NOx 1235 1395 1481 1538 1594 1751 1773 1851 1910 2120
NOTE ALL VALUES ARE IN microgm^3
Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Ambient Air Quality Data FROM 01032018 to 31052018
Location Kashira VillageSTATION A- 6
24 HOURLY
TABLE NO 310DATE
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOx03032018 6301 4164 814 1455
06032018 6004 3784 836 1540
10032018 5415 3644 754 1485
13032018 6831 4287 962 1793
17032018 6504 3988 754 1644
20032018 6731 4555 754 1517
24032018 5452 3499 1087 1755
26032018 6007 3889 811 1844
04042018 5904 3687 1178 2301
05042018 6564 4044 854 1797
11042018 6800 4695 894 1575
14042018 6008 4182 757 1188
16042018 6742 4688 701 1300
19042018 5931 4048 707 1593
23042018 6137 3888 887 1869
24042018 6384 4349 675 1411
28042018 6315 3655 962 1969
05052018 6207 3910 654 1575
07052018 5688 4457 837 1693
12052018 6517 4598 814 1374
14052018 5977 4215 676 1141
17052018 5731 3921 894 1845
22052018 6629 4548 954 2058
24052018 6400 3939 1068 2315
26052018 5977 3925 1229 1347
29052018 5661 3590 1021 1541
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOxNUMBER OF OBSERVATIONS 26 26 26 26
ARITHMETIC MEAN 6185 4083 867 1651GEOMETRIC MEAN 6172 4068 854 1625STD GEO DEVN (24 HRS) 405 347 156 301
MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION 6831 4695 1229 2315MINIMUM CONCENTRATION 5130 3499 654 1141
PERCENTILE VALUE 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 98
PM10 5661 5731 5977 6004 6137 6315 6400 6564 6731 6800PM25 3644 3687 3889 3921 3988 4164 4215 4457 4555 4688SO2 676 707 754 811 836 887 894 962 1068 1178NOx 1300 1374 1485 1540 1575 1693 1793 1845 1969 2301
NOTE ALL VALUES ARE IN microgm^3
24 HOURLY
Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Ambient Air Quality Data FROM 01032018 to 31052018
Location Jhirapani Village STATION A- 7
TABLE NO 311DATE
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOx03032018 6564 4211 681 1066
06032018 6222 3888 903 1371
10032018 5734 3798 794 1155
13032018 7090 4482 872 1563
17032018 6731 4347 681 1404
20032018 7007 4684 773 1552
24032018 5864 3598 1177 1847
26032018 6207 4144 879 1467
04042018 6210 3887 1268 2172
05042018 6731 4433 797 1211
11042018 5900 4495 968 1804
14042018 6461 4292 927 1471
16042018 7034 4787 685 1371
19042018 6221 4280 765 1763
23042018 6207 4084 854 1151
24042018 6401 4488 681 1268
28042018 5648 3689 965 1650
05052018 6400 4155 751 1793
07052018 5880 4492 857 1955
12052018 6840 5039 881 1444
14052018 6220 4434 656 1218
17052018 6118 4084 854 1815
22052018 6984 4689 888 1640
24052018 6548 4141 956 1401
26052018 6110 3946 728 1246
29052018 6047 3828 881 1041
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOxNUMBER OF OBSERVATIONS 26 26 26 26
ARITHMETIC MEAN 6361 4246 851 1494GEOMETRIC MEAN 6348 4232 840 1467STD GEO DEVN (24 HRS) 408 366 146 295
MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION 7090 5039 1268 2172MINIMUM CONCENTRATION 5648 3598 656 1041
PERCENTILE VALUE 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 98
PM10 5864 5900 6118 6207 6221 6401 6548 6731 6984 7034PM25 3798 3887 4084 4141 4211 4347 4434 4492 4684 4787SO2 681 685 765 794 854 879 881 927 965 1177NOx 1151 1211 1268 1371 1444 1552 1640 1793 1815 1955
NOTE ALL VALUES ARE IN microgm^3
24 HOURLY
Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Ambient Air Quality Data FROM 01032018 to 31052018
Location Shankhaparha Village STATION A- 8
Project Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines
Feegrade and Co Pvt Ltd
Code GW-1
Season Post Monsoon
Date of Collection 03052018 Date of Analysis 040518-250518
IS - 10500Requirement
(Accepted Limit)
Permissible
Limit 1 Colour (Hazen Units) lt 5 500 1500
2 Odour Agreeable Agreeable -
3 Taste Agreeable Agreeable -
4 Turbidity (NTU) 080 100 500
5 pH 71 65-85 No relaxation
6 Total Hardness as CaCO3 (mgl) 17200 20000 60000
7 Calcium as Ca (mgl) 4000 7500 20000
8 Magnesium as Mg (mgl) 1749 3000 10000
9 Copper as Cu (mgl) lt001 005 150
10 Iron as Fe (mgl) 0098 030 No relaxation
11 Manganese as Mn (mgl) lt001 010 030
12 Chlorides as Cl (mgl) 2200 25000 100000
13 Sulphate as SO4 (mgl) 1320 20000 40000
14 Nitrate as NO3 (mgl) 532 4500 No relaxation
15 Fluoride as F (mgl) 052 100 150
16 Phenolics as C6H5OH (mgl) lt0001 0001 0002
17 Mercury as Hg (mgl) lt00005 0001 No relaxation
18 Cadmium Cd (mgl) lt0001 0003 No relaxation
19 Selenium as Se (mgl) lt001 001 No relaxation
20 Arsenic as As (mgl) lt001 001 005
21 Cyanide as CN (mgl) NIL 005 No relaxation
22 Lead as Pb (mgl) lt001 001 No relaxation
23 Zinc as Zn (mgl) 014 500 1500
24 Chromium as Cr+6
(mgl) lt001 005 No relaxation
25 Mineral Oil (mgl) lt001 050 No relaxation
26 Residual Free Chlorine (mgl) NIL 020 100
27 Total Coliform (MPN100 ml) lt18 Absent Absent
28 E- Coli (Nos100 ml) lt18 Absent Absent
Water Quality Results
Table No312
Sl No Parameter Results
State Odisha
Sampling Location Guest House (Feegrade)
Project Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines
Feegrade and Co Pvt Ltd
Code GW-2
Season Post Monsoon
Date of Collection 03052018 Date of Analysis 040518-250518
IS - 10500Requirement
(Accepted Limit)
Permissible
Limit 1 Colour (Hazen Units) lt 5 500 1500
2 Odour Agreeable Agreeable -
3 Taste Agreeable Agreeable -
4 Turbidity (NTU) 070 100 500
5 pH 73 65-85 No relaxation
6 Total Hardness as CaCO3 (mgl) 18000 20000 60000
7 Calcium as Ca (mgl) 4480 7500 20000
8 Magnesium as Mg (mgl) 1652 3000 10000
9 Copper as Cu (mgl) lt001 005 150
10 Iron as Fe (mgl) 0150 030 No relaxation
11 Manganese as Mn (mgl) lt001 010 030
12 Chlorides as Cl (mgl) 3200 25000 100000
13 Sulphate as SO4 (mgl) 1762 20000 40000
14 Nitrate as NO3 (mgl) 1020 4500 No relaxation
15 Fluoride as F (mgl) 047 100 150
16 Phenolics as C6H5OH (mgl) lt0001 0001 0002
17 Mercury as Hg (mgl) lt00005 0001 No relaxation
18 Cadmium Cd (mgl) lt001 0003 No relaxation
19 Selenium as Se (mgl) lt001 001 No relaxation
20 Arsenic as As (mgl) lt001 001 005
21 Cyanide as CN (mgl) NIL 005 No relaxation
22 Lead as Pb (mgl) lt001 001 No relaxation
23 Zinc as Zn (mgl) 013 500 1500
24 Chromium as Cr+6
(mgl) lt001 005 No relaxation
25 Mineral Oil (mgl) lt001 050 No relaxation
26 Residual Free Chlorine (mgl) NIL 020 100
27 Total Coliform (MPN100 ml) lt18 Absent Absent
28 E- Coli (Nos100 ml) lt18 Absent Absent
Water Quality Results
State Odisha
Sampling Location Regalbeda Village
Table No313
Sl No Parameter Results
Project Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines
Feegrade and Co Pvt Ltd
Code GW-3
Season Post Monsoon
Date of Collection 03052018 Date of Analysis 040518-250518
IS - 10500Requirement
(Accepted Limit)
Permissible
Limit 1 Colour (Hazen Units) lt 5 500 1500
2 Odour Agreeable Agreeable -
3 Taste Agreeable Agreeable -
4 Turbidity (NTU) 050 100 500
5 pH 75 65-85 No relaxation
6 Total Hardness as CaCO3 (mgl) 19600 20000 60000
7 Calcium as Ca (mgl) 4160 7500 20000
8 Magnesium as Mg (mgl) 2235 3000 10000
9 Copper as Cu (mgl) lt001 005 150
10 Iron as Fe (mgl) 0210 030 No relaxation
11 Manganese as Mn (mgl) lt001 010 030
12 Chlorides as Cl (mgl) 3600 25000 100000
13 Sulphate as SO4 (mgl) 2240 20000 40000
14 Nitrate as NO3 (mgl) 1020 4500 No relaxation
15 Fluoride as F (mgl) 062 100 150
16 Phenolics as C6H5OH (mgl) lt0001 0001 0002
17 Mercury as Hg (mgl) lt00005 0001 No relaxation
18 Cadmium Cd (mgl) lt001 0003 No relaxation
19 Selenium as Se (mgl) lt001 001 No relaxation
20 Arsenic as As (mgl) lt001 001 005
21 Cyanide as CN (mgl) NIL 005 No relaxation
22 Lead as Pb (mgl) lt001 001 No relaxation
23 Zinc as Zn (mgl) 019 500 1500
24 Chromium as Cr+6
(mgl) lt001 005 No relaxation
25 Mineral Oil (mgl) lt001 050 No relaxation
26 Residual Free Chlorine (mgl) NIL 020 100
27 Total Coliform (MPN100 ml) lt18 Absent Absent
28 E- Coli (Nos100 ml) lt18 Absent Absent
Water Quality Results
State Odisha
Sampling Location Kandudih Village
Table No314
Sl No Parameter Results
Project Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines
Feegrade and Co Pvt Ltd
Code GW-4
Season Post Monsoon
Date of Collection 03052018 Date of Analysis 040518-250518
IS - 10500Requirement
(Accepted Limit)
Permissible
Limit 1 Colour (Hazen Units) lt 5 500 1500
2 Odour Agreeable Agreeable -
3 Taste Agreeable Agreeable -
4 Turbidity (NTU) 086 100 500
5 pH 76 65-85 No relaxation
6 Total Hardness as CaCO3 (mgl) 16800 20000 60000
7 Calcium as Ca (mgl) 3680 7500 20000
8 Magnesium as Mg (mgl) 1701 3000 10000
9 Copper as Cu (mgl) lt001 005 150
10 Iron as Fe (mgl) 0220 030 No relaxation
11 Manganese as Mn (mgl) lt001 010 030
12 Chlorides as Cl (mgl) 3000 25000 100000
13 Sulphate as SO4 (mgl) 2106 20000 40000
14 Nitrate as NO3 (mgl) 1650 4500 No relaxation
15 Fluoride as F (mgl) 048 100 150
16 Phenolics as C6H5OH (mgl) lt0001 0001 0002
17 Mercury as Hg (mgl) lt00005 0001 No relaxation
18 Cadmium Cd (mgl) lt0001 0003 No relaxation
19 Selenium as Se (mgl) lt001 001 No relaxation
20 Arsenic as As (mgl) lt001 001 005
21 Cyanide as CN (mgl) NIL 005 No relaxation
22 Lead as Pb (mgl) lt001 001 No relaxation
23 Zinc as Zn (mgl) 017 500 1500
24 Chromium as Cr+6
(mgl) lt001 005 No relaxation
25 Mineral Oil (mgl) lt001 050 No relaxation
26 Residual Free Chlorine (mgl) NIL 020 100
27 Total Coliform (MPN100 ml) lt18 Absent Absent
28 E- Coli (Nos100 ml) lt18 Absent Absent
Water Quality Results
State Odisha
Sampling Location Kalta Village
Table No315
Sl No Parameter Results
Project Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines
Feegrade and Co Pvt Ltd
Code SW-1 Sampling Location Karo river (Up Stream)
Season Post Monsoon
Date of Collection 03052018 Date of Analysis 040518-250518
Table No316
Sl No Parameter Results IS - 2296 Class C
1 pH 71 65-85
2 Colour (Hazen units) lt50 30000
3 Conductivity at 25 degC (micromhoscm) 2080 -
4 Dissolved Oxygen (mgl) 430 400
5 Biochemical Oxygen Demand (mgl) lt20 300
6 Total Dissolved Solids (mgl) 12300 150000
7 Total Suspended Solids 1250 10000
8 Oil amp Grease lt10 5900
9 Chlorides as Cl (mgl) 1800 60000
10 Boron as B (mgl) 020 -
11 Sulphate as SO4 (mgl) 1950 40000
12 Nitrate as NO3 (mgl) 852 5000
13 Free Ammonia as N (mgl) lt001 -
14 Arsenic as As (mgl) lt0001 020
15 Iron as Fe (mgl) 0140 5000
16 Fluorides as F (mgl) 026 150
17 Lead as Pb (mgl) lt001 010
18 Copper as Cu (mgl) lt001 150
19 Zinc as Zn (mgl) 011 1500
20 Sodium Absorption Ratio 0330 -
21Total Coliform organisms
(MPN100ml)210 500000
Water Quality Results
State Odisha
Project Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines
Feegrade and Co Pvt Ltd
Code SW-2 Sampling Location Karo river (down Stream)
Season Post Monsoon
Date of Collection 03052018 Date of Analysis 040518-250518
Table No317
Sl No Parameter Results IS - 2296 Class C
1 pH 73 65-85
2 Colour (Hazen units) lt50 30000
3 Conductivity at 25 degC (micromhoscm) 2556 -
4 Dissolved Oxygen (mgl) 480 400
5 Biochemical Oxygen Demand (mgl) lt20 300
6 Total Dissolved Solids (mgl) 14500 150000
7 Total Suspended Solids 1260 10000
8 Oil amp Grease lt10 5900
9 Chlorides as Cl (mgl) 2020 60000
10 Boron as B (mgl) 039 -
11 Sulphate as SO4 (mgl) 2340 40000
12 Nitrate as NO3 (mgl) 1102 5000
13 Free Ammonia as N (mgl) lt001 -
14 Arsenic as As (mgl) lt0001 020
15 Iron as Fe (mgl) 0120 5000
16 Fluorides as F (mgl) 030 150
17 Lead as Pb (mgl) lt001 010
18 Copper as Cu (mgl) lt001 150
19 Zinc as Zn (mgl) 040 1500
20 Sodium Absorption Ratio 0420 -
21Total Coliform organisms
(MPN100ml)300 500000
Water Quality Results
State Odisha
Project Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines
Feegrade and Co Pvt Ltd
Code SW-3 Sampling Location Topadih
Season Post Monsoon
Date of Collection 03052018 Date of Analysis 040518-250518
Table No318
Sl No Parameter Results IS - 2296 Class C
1 pH 70 65-85
2 Colour (Hazen units) lt50 30000
3 Conductivity at 25 degC (micromhoscm) 2105 -
4 Dissolved Oxygen (mgl) 450 400
5 Biochemical Oxygen Demand (mgl) lt20 300
6 Total Dissolved Solids (mgl) 12100 150000
7 Total Suspended Solids 1020 10000
8 Oil amp Grease lt10 5900
9 Chlorides as Cl (mgl) 2400 60000
10 Boron as B (mgl) 023 -
11 Sulphate as SO4 (mgl) 1750 40000
12 Nitrate as NO3 (mgl) 1360 5000
13 Free Ammonia as N (mgl) lt001 -
14 Arsenic as As (mgl) lt0001 020
15 Iron as Fe (mgl) 0320 5000
16 Fluorides as F (mgl) 042 150
17 Lead as Pb (mgl) lt001 010
18 Copper as Cu (mgl) lt001 150
19 Zinc as Zn (mgl) 012 1500
20 Sodium Absorption Ratio 0560 -
21Total Coliform organisms
(MPN100ml)260 500000
Water Quality Results
State Odisha
Project Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mine State OdishaMs Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Month 03052018
S-1 S-2 S-3 S-4
1 pH 556 529 620 605
2 ElecConductivity(micro mhoscm) 4820 4250 3560 5500
3 Nitrogen Av(Kgha) 27500 26300 26800 29400
4 Phosphorous Av(Kg P2O5ha) 14000 13301 12200 14800
5 Potassium Av(Kgha) 5000 4800 5000 4800
6 Calcium (Kgha) 21400 21000 22400 21800
7 Magnesium (Kgha) 28000 31200 27400 26000
8 Iron Av(Kgha) 544 620 502 488
9 Boron Av(Kgha) 352 410 521 472
10 Organic Carbon () 362 411 312 445
11 Natural Moisture content 2150 2360 1840 2270
12 Bulk Density(gmcc) 124 153 160 147
13 Grain Size Distribution
a) Textural Class SCL SCL SCL SCL
b) Sand () 46 51 55 43
c) Silt () 22 19 16 21
d) Clay () 32 30 29 36
14Cation Exchange Capacity
(mg100g)345 327 364 416
SAMPLING LOCATION Note
S-1= Lease area (Dump Land) SCL- Sandy Clay Loam
S-2= Reghalbeda (Forest Land)
S-3= Kolta (Forest Land)
S-4= Kendihi (Ag Land)
SOIL QUALITY DATA
Sl No PARAMETERSResults
Table No 319
BUFFER ZONE SOCIO ECONOMIC DATA CENSUS 2011 RURAL SUNDARGARH+KENDUJHAR(NADIDIH FEE GRADE )
SLNO Name TRU No_HH TOT_P TOT_M TOT_F P_06 M_06 F_06 P_SC M_SC F_SC P_ST M_ST F_ST P_LIT M_LIT F_LIT P_ILL M_ILL F_ILLTOT_WORK_P
TOT_WORK_M
TOT_WORK_F
MAINWORK_P
MAINWORK_M
MAINWORK_F
MAIN_CL_P
MAIN_CL_M
MAIN_CL_F
MAIN_AL_P
MAIN_AL_M
MAIN_AL_F
1 Adaghat Rural 125 462 235 227 140 59 81 26 12 14 378 195 183 157 111 46 305 124 181 139 129 10 121 115 6 38 38 0 0 0 02 Kalta Rural 611 2532 1380 1152 348 178 170 160 86 74 1654 862 792 1733 1070 663 799 310 489 1031 782 249 867 712 155 50 34 16 50 32 183 Kasira Rural 270 1280 581 699 259 109 150 139 67 72 1083 483 600 458 281 177 822 300 522 408 304 104 390 295 95 3 1 2 1 0 14 Kendudihi Rural 686 3050 1469 1581 446 211 235 186 97 89 2210 1064 1146 1563 896 667 1487 573 914 1509 833 676 842 666 176 408 368 40 319 206 1135 Kusumdihi Rural 361 1518 746 772 308 157 151 22 13 9 1288 627 661 629 382 247 889 364 525 583 410 173 505 357 148 162 121 41 8 8 06 Nuagaon Rural 1434 6643 3146 3497 849 444 405 359 161 198 4304 1980 2324 4126 2126 2000 2517 1020 1497 2274 1652 622 1243 988 255 523 448 75 164 112 527 Rengalbeda Rural 327 1395 721 674 261 139 122 32 15 17 1232 633 599 459 293 166 936 428 508 548 372 176 327 269 58 77 77 0 17 12 58 Bandhuabeda Rural 108 573 289 284 100 53 47 7 3 4 524 263 261 266 157 109 307 132 175 192 120 72 144 96 48 52 26 26 5 0 59 Barpada Rural 148 651 328 323 131 55 76 0 0 0 611 293 318 274 190 84 377 138 239 243 205 38 242 204 38 0 0 0 0 0 010 Bholabeda Rural 660 2873 1410 1463 429 214 215 193 86 107 2440 1209 1231 1361 804 557 1512 606 906 1509 812 697 377 281 96 85 73 12 31 24 711 Guruda Rural 496 2051 1063 988 320 160 160 221 115 106 1033 521 512 1115 710 405 936 353 583 744 518 226 641 488 153 6 3 3 2 1 112 Kamalpur Rural 206 926 474 452 163 82 81 60 31 29 451 235 216 354 214 140 572 260 312 352 231 121 186 159 27 48 43 5 1 1 013 Kasira‐Kendujhar Rural 189 803 401 402 117 59 58 58 25 33 499 243 256 398 231 167 405 170 235 459 232 227 112 105 7 84 82 2 7 5 214 Kodapada Rural 464 2158 1117 1041 224 117 107 235 119 116 122 57 65 1551 874 677 607 243 364 738 629 109 578 547 31 134 128 6 162 152 1015 Namira Rural 132 654 335 319 147 70 77 24 11 13 281 139 142 247 152 95 407 183 224 159 146 13 6 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 016 Rengalbeda‐KendujhaRural 236 1125 558 567 149 77 72 53 27 26 1014 502 512 605 366 239 520 192 328 658 345 313 223 139 84 184 111 73 2 2 0
TOTAL Rural 6453 28694 14253 14441 4391 2184 2207 1775 868 907 19124 9306 9818 15296 8857 6439 13398 5396 8002 11546 7720 3826 6804 5425 1379 1854 1553 301 769 555 214AVERAGE Rural 403 1793 891 903 274 137 138 111 54 57 1195 582 614 956 554 402 837 337 500 722 483 239 425 339 86 116 97 19 48 35 13
Page 1 of 2
BUFFER ZONE SOCIO ECONOMIC DATA CENSUS 201
SLNO Name TRU No_HH
1 Adaghat Rural 1252 Kalta Rural 6113 Kasira Rural 2704 Kendudihi Rural 6865 Kusumdihi Rural 3616 Nuagaon Rural 14347 Rengalbeda Rural 3278 Bandhuabeda Rural 1089 Barpada Rural 14810 Bholabeda Rural 66011 Guruda Rural 49612 Kamalpur Rural 20613 Kasira‐Kendujhar Rural 18914 Kodapada Rural 46415 Namira Rural 13216 Rengalbeda‐KendujhaRural 236
TOTAL Rural 6453AVERAGE Rural 403
MAIN_HH_P
MAIN_HH_M
MAIN_HH_F
MAIN_OT_P
MAIN_OT_M
MAIN_OT_F
MARGWORK_P
MARGWORK_M
MARGWORK_F
MARG_CL_P
MARG_CL_M
MARG_CL_F
MARG_AL_P
MARG_AL_M
MARG_AL_F
MARG_HH_P
MARG_HH_M
MARG_HH_F
MARG_OT_P
MARG_OT_M
MARG_OT_F
NON_WORK_P
NON_WORK_M
NON_WORK_F
1 1 0 82 76 6 18 14 4 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 17 13 4 323 106 21783 69 14 684 577 107 164 70 94 34 12 22 23 7 16 41 12 29 66 39 27 1501 598 9034 3 1 382 291 91 18 9 9 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 9 5 872 277 59516 12 4 99 80 19 667 167 500 38 12 26 579 128 451 19 10 9 31 17 14 1541 636 9050 0 0 335 228 107 78 53 25 4 4 0 32 23 9 0 0 0 42 26 16 935 336 59924 19 5 532 409 123 1031 664 367 524 442 82 369 147 222 2 1 1 136 74 62 4369 1494 28754 4 0 229 176 53 221 103 118 7 7 0 115 27 88 3 1 2 96 68 28 847 349 4980 0 0 87 70 17 48 24 24 18 10 8 11 2 9 0 0 0 19 12 7 381 169 2120 0 0 242 204 38 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 408 123 28585 43 42 176 141 35 1132 531 601 256 142 114 679 233 446 9 8 1 188 148 40 1364 598 7664 1 3 629 483 146 103 30 73 5 1 4 1 1 0 5 1 4 92 27 65 1307 545 7624 4 0 133 111 22 166 72 94 11 5 6 131 49 82 0 0 0 24 18 6 574 243 3312 2 0 19 16 3 347 127 220 7 4 3 313 111 202 4 3 1 23 9 14 344 169 17560 58 2 222 209 13 160 82 78 12 12 0 93 36 57 21 6 15 34 28 6 1420 488 9320 0 0 6 4 2 153 142 11 7 6 1 2 2 0 3 2 1 141 132 9 495 189 30615 8 7 22 18 4 435 206 229 160 121 39 254 69 185 5 1 4 16 15 1 467 213 254
302 224 78 3879 3093 786 4742 2295 2447 1088 779 309 2603 836 1767 112 45 67 939 635 304 17148 6533 1061519 14 5 242 193 49 296 143 153 68 49 19 163 52 110 7 3 4 59 40 19 1072 408 663
Table No320
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Chapter -4 EIAEMP of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mine of Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Ecomen Laboratories Pvt Ltd
CHAPTER-4
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
41 General Observations
Present status of the environmental parameters have been dealt with in the
Chapter-3 The mine has been in operation since 1961 The management wishes
to Enhance Iron Ore Production Capacity of the mine from 288 million TPA to
60 million TPA and reduction in dry processing from 4571 million TPA to
1451 million TPA of low grade ore from old dumpsstacks (keeping total
handling unchanged from the last EC ie 7451 million TPA) The proposed
increase in production may add a little to the pollution load as total handling is
remaining same This is to be considered in evaluating impact and adopting
control measures The level of PM10 in ambient air as recorded in the monitoring
studies are within the safe limits Effort shall be made to keep the pollution level
well within the limits in future too
42 Topography
The topographic elevations in the lease area vary from 615 m to 528 mRL
The present land use as shown in Table No 41 indicates that the landscape over
an area of 82816 ha has already changed its topography The anticipated land
use is shown in Table No 42 amp indicates that the land area of 103828 ha will be
used due to which landscape will further change At present mining operation is
at an RL of 533 m which will go up to RL of 497 m during the year 2018-19 But
during 2019-20 this will go up to 470 mRL Hence the mine working will go
below water table The Lessee is already under process to obtain the prior
permission from the statutory authority for working below the ground water
table A detailed ldquoHydro Geological study Reportrdquo is under process by an
Agency An undertaking regarding the above study and permission from
statutoryauthorityisenclosed
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Ecomen Laboratories Pvt Ltd
The water table of the core zone is 488 m The ground water table depth and
working depth is given in Plate No 41
43 Land Use
The existing land use pattern and the anticipated land use are shown in
Table 41 and 42 respectively Land disturbed due to mining will increase from
the present 427 ha to 58613 ha and dumps will occupy 27889 ha against the
existing 20394 ha Present and ultimate landuse pattern is shown in Plates No
42 amp 43
Present Land use pattern (ha) Table No 41
Sl No
Category Existing Land use pattern (Ha)
1 Area excavated 427 3517
2 Over burdendump 20394 1680
3 Mineral storage 7421 611
4 Infrastructure amp mine camp 1783 147
5 Roads 5246 432
6 Green belt 7540 621
7 Mineral processing plant 375 309
8 Mine Camp 1522 125
9 Unutilised 25606 2109
10 Non mineralized forest area applied for surrender
5443 448
Total 121405 100
Chapter -4 EIAEMP of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mine of Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Ecomen Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Proposed Land use pattern (ha) Table No 42
Heads Conceptual Land use
Area to be excavated 58613 4828
OverburdenDump 27889 2297
Mineral Storage 7421 611
Infrastructure 2137 176
Roads 4246 350
Green Belt + plantation 12134 999
Mineral processing Plant 20 165
Mine Camp 1522 125
Non mineralized forest area for surrender
5443 448
Total 121405 100
Note Against total area of 121045 ha surrender of 5443 ha forest land is under
process Plantation of this area will be looked by the project proponent
44 Drainage
The proposed activities are not expected to change the existing drainage
pattern of the area since there is no perennial stream within the lease area The
rainwater during the monsoon has a tendency to flow in the natural drainage
system of the area
As major operations are dry there will be no discharge of any water from
mine process It is required to ensure quality of runoff water during rainy
season before it leaves the lease area Precautionary measures by constructing
Garland drain run off channels check dams amp settling sumps will help in
making the runoff water free from any silt during the rains This will ensure that
Chapter -4 EIAEMP of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mine of Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Ecomen Laboratories Pvt Ltd
no polluted water from the mine area during rains joins with the water of Karo
River Karo River is passing outside the Western boundary of leasehold area
45 Air Quality
The mining activities will be spread in an area of 103828 ha Mining area
will increase from 427 ha to an area of 58613 ha till the end of life of mine in
phases Dump will occupy 27889 ha against the existing area of 20394 ha
mineral storage 7421 ha and road 4246 ha
The mine excavation will be 60 MTPA ROM to produce 54 MTPA of
saleable iron ore Loading and transportation of ore and waste materials
dumping and storage of minerals and waste disposal are contributive factors for
the air borne dust and emissions The pollutants level of the area are within
limits There will be increase in particulate matter in future with the
enhancement of production The control measures should be taken on drilling
operation haul road dry processing units loading and unloading area to keep
fugitive emission amp other emissions well within the safe limits Further dry
screening amp crushing 1451 million tonnes of low grade ore will produce another
05 million tonnes of processed ore of grade +55 Fe
The mine will be fully mechanized to produce 590 million tonnes of
despatchable iron ore by handling of 7451 MTPA Mine will utilize the old sub
grade material and future generation for dispatch thus reducing the SGO dump
Loading and transportation of ore and waste materials dumping and storage of
minerals and waste disposal crushing amp screening are contributive factors for
the air borne dust and emissions The pollutants have not been recorded high at
present as indicated in the Chapter 3 They will increase in future The measures
like water sprinkling on haul road wet drilling provision of sprinkling
arrangement amp making the screening system covered equipment maintenance
etc should be continued to reduce the dust levels amp other emissions and keep
them well within the safe limits
Chapter -4 EIAEMP of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mine of Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Ecomen Laboratories Pvt Ltd
451 Air Quality Predictions Dispersion Modelling
Preamble
Impact assessment 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 to predict the
impacts The open cast mines are potential sources of air pollution
In this section impact on air environment due to emissions generated due
to increase in production capacity of mine handling of ore and waste for
Nadidihi Iron amp Manganese Mine of Ms Feegrade amp Co Ltd concentrations
have been predicted by mathematical modeling
46 Emission Source and Emission Rates
461 Emission Rates
Dust
Dust emission rate due to material handling in mining area is based on the
following empirical formula (source IMEJ-April 1982)
Dust emission due to excavation Pa x 236 Dust Emission (DE) = --------------------- Wd x Wh x 1000 DE = Dust emission in kghr
Pa = Annual Excavation in tonnes
Wd = No of days of operation in a year
Wh = Effective working hrs in a day
Quantity of dust emitted in kg for 1000 tonnes of excavation
A Iron Ore Handling
Annual increase in Iron is 014 MTPA The dust emission due to handling
of this ore and OB will be 10 gsec
Similarly dust emission due to transportation of vehicles shall be involved
Dust emission due to this will be 36 gsec
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Ecomen Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Total dust emission = 46 gsec
B Emission Rates from Dust Extraction System and DG Sets
The emission rates from DG sets and dust extraction system are summarized
below
Details Description DG Set Stack
1 2 3
Existing 75 KVA (10 nos)
30 KVA 320 KVA
Material consumption Mild steel
Stack Top Circular
Release height above Ground
15 m 20 m 40 m
Inside Diameter 00635 m 01016 m 01524 m
Emission Rate (gs) for PM
0000680 00024 0013
Emission Rate for NO2 (gs)
0041 0034 0030
Stack gas exit Temperature in Kelvin
381 423 464
Stack gas exit Velocity (ms)
95 1089 1169
462 Emission Source Coordinates
The center of mine was assumed (0 0) in the mathematical modelling The
coordinates of DG sets and dust extraction system were taken (10000)
47 Mathematical Model for Pollutants Dispersion
In the present case ISCST (Industrial Source Complex-Short Term ISC-3)
model has been used to predict the impacts This ISC model for area sources uses
the steady state Gaussian plume equation for a continuous source
Further the model has following specialties
Chapter -4 EIAEMP of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mine of Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Ecomen Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Simulates dispersion from singlemultiplearealinevolume
sources
Allows calculations to be made at a user specified regular
rectangularradial grid or at specified special receptors
Provides estimates of concentrations for any averaging time period for
the entire period of input meteorology
Allows calculations to be underwritten for source groups as selected
by the user
Uses Pasquill-Gifford or Briggs dispersion curves (for urban areas) as
selected by the user to derive the plume spread parameters
Adjusts dispersion curves to account for user specified information on
aerodynamic roughness
Adjusts for wind speed variation with height using user specified
default urbanrural power law coefficients
Simulates dispersion from buoyant non-buoyant point sources non-
buoyant area non-buoyant volume sources and non-buoyant line
sources
Simulates dry deposition using a simple tilted plume model with user
specified reflection coefficients
Simulates building wake effects
Can include the effects of exponential decay
Uses Briggsrsquo 1975 plume rise algorithm to calculate plume height
Chapter -4 EIAEMP of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mine of Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Ecomen Laboratories Pvt Ltd
The ground level concentration at a receptor located downwind of all
or a portion of the source area is given by a double integral in the
upwind (x) and crosswind (y) directions as
where
QA = Area source emission rate (mass per unit area per unit time) K = units scaling coefficient V = Vertical term D = Decay term as a function of x
y z = standard deviation of lateral and vertical concentration distribution (m)
Us = mean wind speed at release height
471 Vertical Term
The vertical term includes the effects of source elevation receptor
elevation plume rise limited mixing in vertical and gravitational settling and
dry deposition of particulates (with diameters greater than about 01 micron)
In the present case effects on ambient air concentrations due to
gravitational settling and dry deposition have been neglected The vertical term
without deposition effects is given by
He2 n-1 (2n Hm - He)2 (2n Hm+ He)2
V =(1 + ) exp - ------- + exp ------------------- + exp ------------- (2)
2z2 i=1 2z
2 2z2
where
H = effective release height of emissions (plume rise + physical stack height)
Hm = Mixing height
= reflection coefficient
The infinite series term in equation accounts for the effects of restrictions
on vertical plume growth at the top of mixing layer Complete reflection from
QAK VD y 2
x = exp [-05 dy] dx (1)
2Us x yz y y
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Ecomen Laboratories Pvt Ltd
earth surface has been assumed ( = 1) For number of sources more than one
simulation is done for each individual source and then added In order to
calculate y and z for various receptor points for given wind direction following
equations are used
x = - (X(R) - X(S)) Sin (WD) - (Y(R) - Y(S)) Cos (WD) (3) y = (X(R) - X(S)) Cos (WD) - (Y(R) - Y(S)) Sin (WD) (4)
where X(R) Y(R) are receptor point coordinates and X(S) and Y(S) are
source coordinates and WD is wind angle from north
472 Dispersion Coefficients
Equations that approximately fit the Pasquill-Gifford curves (Turner 1970)
are used to calculate y and z in meters for rural area The equations used to
calculate y are of the form
y = 46511628 (x) tan (TH) (5) where TH = 0017453293 [c-d ln (x)] (6) In the above equations down wind distance `xrsquo is in kilometers and
coefficients `crsquo and `drsquo are listed in Table No43 The equation used to calculate
z is of the form
y = axb (7) Coefficients used to calculate lateral virtual distances
Table No 43
y0 lq
y = ------ P
Pasquill Stability Category
P q
A 20914 0890
B 15446 0902
C 10326 0917
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D 6826 0919
E 5106 0921
F 3992 0919
where down wind distance x is in kilometers and z is in meters The coefficients
`arsquo and `brsquo are given in Table No 44
PARAMETERS USED TO CALCULATE PASQUILL-GIFFORD VERTICAL
DISPERSION COEFFICIENT (z)
Table No 44
z (meters) = axb (x in km)
Pasquill Stability Category
x (km) a b
A lt10 122800 094470
010 - 015 158080 105420
016 - 020 170220 109320
021 - 025 179520 112620
026 - 030 217410 126440
031 - 040 258890 140940
041 - 050 346750 172830
051 - 311 453850 211660
gt311
B lt20 90673 093198
021 - 040 98483 098332
gt040 109300 109710
C All 61141 091465
D lt30 34459 086974
031 - 100 32093 081066
101 - 300 32093 064403
301 - 1000 33504 060486
1001 - 3000 36650 056589
gt3000 44053 051179
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Table No 44 (CONTD)
z (meters) = axb (x in km)
Pasquill Stability Category
x (km) a b
E lt10 24260 083660
010 - 030 23331 081956
031 - 100 21628 075660
101 - 200 21628 063077
201 - 400 22534 057154
401 - 1000 24703 050527
1001 - 2000 26970 046713
2001 - 4000 35420 037615
gt4000 47618 029592
F lt20 15209 081558
021 - 070 14457 078407
071 - 100 13953 168465
101 - 200 13953 063227
201 - 300 14823 054503
301 - 700 16187 046490
701 - 1500 17836 041507
1501 - 3000 22651 032681
3001 - 6000 27074 027496
gt6000 34219 021716
If the calculated value of z exceed 5000 m z is set to 5000 m
z is equal to 5000 m
473 Meteorological Conditions Used in Predictions The hourly meteorological data has been generated at the site and the
same has been used in the predictions The hourly wind speed temperature
direction and stabilities have been used The hourly data was available for the
months of March-May 2018
474 Atmospheric Stability
Many alternative models are developed by different authors to relate y
and z with downwind distance x under different atmospheric stability
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conditions Unfortunately none of these have been found to be comprehensive
enough to be applicable under all types of topographic and meteorological
conditions On the basis of available information ldquoPasquill Giffordrdquo stability
classification system for study area has been followed This classification is built
in the model
The Pasquill Gifford stability classification divides atmospheric stability
into six classes based on solar insolationcloud cover conditions Details of this
classification are given Table No 45
PASQUILL ndash GIFFORD STABILITY CLASSIFICATION Table No 45
Surface wind speed (ms)
Day time insolation Night time conditions
Strong Moderate Slight
Thin low clouds lt48
Overcast clouds gt38
0 ndash 2 A A ndash B B E F
2 ndash 3 A ndash B B C E F
3 ndash 5 B B ndash C D D E
5 ndash 6 C C ndash D D D D
gt6 C D D D D
A ndash Extremely unstable
B ndash Moderately unstable
C ndash Slightly unstable
D ndash Neutral
E ndash Slightly stable
F ndash Moderately stable
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475 Plume Rise
Plume rise h has been determined according to Briggrsquos formula
(CPCB guideline)
h = 21425 F3 4 for Flt55 Us and
h = 3871 F3 5 for Fgt55 Us
F = g VsD2(Ts-Ta)4Ts Where Us = wind speed at stack level (ms)
Vs = stack gas velocity (ms)
Ts = stack gas temperature (0K)
Ta = ambient temperature (0K)
F = Buoyancy flux parameter (m4s3)
h = Plume rise (m)
D = Diameter of the stack (m)
g = acceleration due to gravity 9807 (ms2)
476 Extrapolation of Wind Speed
Wind speed at stack level is calculated by power law as given below
Ustack = U10(Stack height10)p
Where U10 is the wind speed at 10 meter level and p is the power law
coefficient (007 007 010 015 035 and 055 for stability classes ABCDE
and F respectively) as per Irwin for rural areas (USEPA 1987)
477 Ambient air quality and background concentrations
Ambient air quality standards promulgated by Central Pollution Control
Board (CPCB) for different areas are as follows
Concentration (gm3)
RPM SO2 NO2
100 80 80
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The above standards are for a sampling period of 24 hours The maximum
concentration of pollutants (PM10 PM25 and NO2) recorded at habitant close to
mining area are given below
Station Code Location Maximum Concentration in microgm3
PM10 PM25 NO2
A-1 Guest house 8125 5067 2096
A-2 Within lease area 8550 5653 2717
A-3 Rengalberha 7831 5158 1701
A-4 Parulipada 8067 5092 2138
A-5 Kalta 7338 4748 2145
A-6 Kashira 6809 4548 2146
A-7 Jhirapani 6831 4695 2315
A-8 Shankhaparha 7090 5039 2172
48 Plan and Frame Work of Computations
481 Selection of Locations
The locations have been selected around the mining area covering an area
of 10 km radius from mining center The entire area has been put on grid
network and grid spacing has been taken as 500 m
482 Plan of Computation
The emission rate dispersion coefficients and other input data being now
available to compute the following
The 24 hourly averaged incremental concentration with hourly data
for the post monsoon season
The identification of grid point having peak concentration for the
incremental values and Preparation of isopleths
49 Results and Discussions
491 Peak 24 hourly incremental concentrations
24 hourly Peak Incremental Concentrations Computed
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S No
Season Incremental Concentrations (gm3)
PM10 PM25 NO2
1 Summer 253122 099308 002277
As mentioned earlier peak incremental 24 hourly PM10 and NO2
concentrations have been computed using hourly meteorological data The
distance of occurrence of the peak concentrations of PM10 and NO2 are 250m and
3500m respectively PM10 concentration occurs in core zone and NO2 in buffer
zone The isopleths of various concentrations have also been drawn and these
are given in Plate No41 Plate No42 and Plate No-43 for PM10 PM25 and
NO2 respectively The incremental and predicted concentrations at the locations
of ambient air quality have been discussed in the following section
410 Predicted Ambient Air Quality
With a wide fluctuation in meteorological parameters it is a complex task
to predict post project ambient air quality With available ambient air quality
data and incremental concentrations computed through mathematical modelling
the following post project ambient air quality has been predicted
It is clear from the predicted values that the concentrations of PM10 PM25
and NO2 are well within the stipulated limits of CPCB for Rural and Residential
areas at all locations
S No
Location
Background Concentration
(gm3)
Predicted Incremental
Concentration (gm3)
Post Project Concentration
(gm3)
PM10 PM25 NO2 PM10 PM25 NO2 PM10 PM25 NO2
1 Rengalberha
7831 5158 1701 125997 012997 000456 7956997 5170997 1701456
2 Parulipada 8067 5092 2138 102220 005222 000336 8169220 5097222 2138336
3 Kalta 7338 4748 2145 092269 001255 000157 7430269 4749255 2145157
4 Kashira 6809 4548 2146 009635 000785 000149 6818635 4548785 2146149
5 Jhirapani 6831 4695 2315 013120 002089 000204 6844120 4697089 2315204
6 Shankhaparha 7090 5039 2172 027852 001983 000132 7117852 5040983 2172132
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411 Ground vibration fly rocks and noise level
Blasting operation is envisaged which will cause ground vibrations noise
and fly rocks There will be increase in mine production from 288mtpa to
60mtpa ROM There is no major human settlement in the close vicinity Wagon
drill of 115 mm diameter will be used for drilling as before Drilling and blasting
will be done as per DGMS guidelines Blasting will be carried out by using SME
explosive The details are discussed in Chapter-2 Proper blast design is to be
ensured for control of ground vibration fly rocks and noise level
Apart from the above other contributive factors for noise will be crusher
screen and plying of vehicles Proper Control measures will be ensured to keep
the noise level under control
412 Water Requirement
Water will be utilized for wet drilling sprinkling on haul roads and
drinking purpose during mining operations The total water requirement at
present is 746 KLday and will increase to 9935 KLday (surface water 7675
KLPD ground water 226 KLPD) in future The company has obtained
permission to draw 520 KLPD of surface water amp 175 KLPD ground water from
Dept of Water Resources Govt of Odisha The permission for balance quantity
is under process with Govt of Odisha
It is essential to use recycled water to minimize the intake of fresh water
and take conservation measures like water recharge etc Surface and ground
water requirement for the proposed expansion is given below
Sl No Purpose Net requirement
(m3day)
1 Greenbelt development 154
2
Dust suppression (Transportation road inside quarry raod periphery village road for civil
7506
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construction stationary sprinkling system )
3 Drinking and domestic use in mine and periphery villages
226
4 Misc 15
Total 9935
413 Energy power requirement The machineries will be operated either through electricity or through
HSD details are given below
Electricity requirement The electricity is supplied to the project by WESCO
through 2 nos transformers of total capacity 213 KVA inside leasehold There is
also requirement of transformers with total capacity of 350 KVA
Details of Generator 2 nos of generators of total capacity 140 KVA exist There
is a further requirement of generator of capacity 400 KVA
HSD requirement Present requirement of HSD is 1192006 Litersyear For
the envisaged increase in production total HSD requirement will be
around2292000Litersyear
414 Flora and Fauna
Since mining will be extended partly within forest land the standing trees
and vegetation over this area will be lost Existing Trees will be felled during
mining process The fauna reported in this area have no rare species and are
common migratory type Specific corridors for movements or breeding grounds
have not been reported
415 Socio-economic Conditions
There is no settlementresidential area within the lease area Hence
question of rehabilitation of oustees does not arise No residential colony is
proposed to be constructed Hence there is no likelyhood of effect of out side
people or influx on the existing local population or any such related impact
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CHAPTER-5
MITIGATION MEASURES amp
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
A Mitigation Measures
51 General Views
The impact assessment of the mining operations has highlighted certain
areas which need special attention The project is already carrying out control
measures for air water noise pollution etc and drawn up plans for reclamation
amp rehabilitation of broken land as also solid waste management These are
discussed along with other control measures in the following paragraphs amp
keeping in view the operation is restricted only up to the year 2019-20
52 Land use
At the end of the life of the mine the land use pattern of the area will be as
given in Table No 42 The proposed reclamation amp rehabilitation to be
undertaken is given in Table No 51 amp Plate No 51
Table No 51
During conceptual period it is proposed ro reclaim 41789 ha but as the lease
expire on 31032020 only 35 ha will be backfilled in total and only 60 ha
dump area will be reclaimed
As it is evident from the Table 52 that out of 121405 ha of lease area 4150
ha will be green belt in the safety zone Infrastructure (3659 ha) Roads (4246 ha)
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ndash Land Land Stage wise Land Reclamation Area (Ha)
SlNo Land use category Present After Plan period
After the conceptual period
1 Mining - 35 41789
2 OB Dumps - 60 27889
3 Storing of Mineral - - 7421
Total - 95 77099
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and mineral processing (2 ha) Out of 58613 ha of mined out area 41789 ha will
be reclaimed by way of back filling and 16824 ha as bench plantation Land
under road (4246 ha) mineral processing unit (2 ha) and Infrastructure and
mine camp (1522 ha) will remain as it is It is proposed to back fill the mined out
area in phases during the years and concurrent rehabilitation will be
undertaken (ref Table No 52 amp Plate No 52) Due attention will be paid to
encourage migration of fauna in the area in consultation with the Forest
Department
Details of Reclamation Plan
Table No 52
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Post Mining (conceptual) Land Use Pattern of ML Area (Ha)
Post mining land use of core zone with Environment Management
Sr No
Description Land use (Ha)
Plantation
Public use
Undisturbed Total
1 Mining 58613
58613
2 Dump 27889
27889
3 Infrastructure amp Mine camp
3659
3659
4 Roads
4246
4246
5 Green belt amp Plantation
12134
12134
6 Storing of ore 7421
7421
7 Mineral processing unit
20
20
8
Non mineralised area for surrender
5443 5443
Total 106057 9905 5443 121405
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But the lease will expire on 31032020 so reclamation of all above will not
possible 31114 ha shall be covered under plantation amp 17326 ha will be on
public use
53 Top Soil Management
Because of rock exposures and laterite capping amp present stage of mining
topsoil does not exist Hence top soil collection and storage is not applicable
during the proposed mining operations
54 Air Pollution Control
Concentration of Particulate Matter and the Gaseous Emission levels are
within the limits prescribed by the CPCB In Mining activities the sources of
fugitive dust are from drilling blasting hauling and beneficiation The following
control measures are proposed
i) Wet drilling system is being adopted and will be continued in future
ii) Major portion of ROM shall be processed in the wet circuit thus the
potential of fugitive dust is envisaged to be minimum Fixed water
sprinklers are already installed to suppress the dust pollution of the mine
Water tankers fitted with water sprinklers are also in operation
iii) Within mines water sprinkling is being done on the haul roads working
faces stacking areas dry circuit plant etc and shall be continued in future
Though the pollutants have not been recorded high at present in the core
area yet to control it further adequate water sprinkling over haul road by
water spraymist spray under pressure will be done Total length of haul
road of 504 kms is water sprinkled by mobile water tankers (3 nos)
making total 15 trips a day or as required in summer season Some portion
of the haul road has been provided with fixed water sprinklers which will
be extended further on the haul road gradually
iv) Phased reclamation of mined out areas waste dumps and tree plantation
will also help to reduce the generation of fugitive dust The details are
given later
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v) All primary crushers have inbuilt dust suppression and extraction
systems The primary crushers proposed will also have inbuilt dust
suppression and extraction system The loading area will be given priority
for dust control by frequent water sprinkling
vi) Other than ROM transportation all the intermediate product and finished
sized ore will be transported to the railway sidings Further management
may conduct a study to check efficiency of control measures
commissioned and adopted amp ascertain if further improvement may be
brought about amp revisit the results to consider further improvements
The Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine of Ms Feegrade and Company (P) Ltd is
surrounded by following mines as shown in Plate 52
Sl No
Name of mine Distance from Mine (in
KM) Direction
1 Rungta Sons Pvt Ltd 440 SE
2 Rungta Mines Ltd 520 SE
3 K J S Ahluwalia 140 NE
4 Rungta Sons Pvt Ltd 620 E
5 TISCO 1190 SE
6 M G Mohanty 1100 SE
7 O M M Ltd 1000 SE
8 TISCO 860 SE
9 O M M Ltd 670 SE
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10 Bonai Industrial Co Ltd
590 SE
11 Rungta Mines Ltd 650 S
12 O M C Ltd 660 S
13 O M M Ltd 940 SW
14 Geetarani Mohanty 1220 SW
15 National Enterprises 1060 SW
16 Penguin Trading Agency
1090 SW
17 Jindal Steel amp Power Ltd
960 SW
18 Steel Authority of India Ltd
430 W
19 Kanahdhara Mining amp Minerals Pvt Ltd
770 SW
20 Essel Mining amp Industries Ltd
620 SW
21 O M M Ltd 590 SW
22 K C Pradhan 660 SW
23 M G Mohanty 450 SW
24 Rungta Sons Pvt Ltd 420 SW
25 O M M Ltd 390 SW
26 OMC Ltd 470 SW
27 AMTC 240 SW
28 O M C Ltd 020 SW
29 Bonai Industrial Co Ltd
330 SW
30 ORIND 270 W
31 Feegrade amp Co Pvt Ltd
Adjacent E
The contribution of pollutants from all the active mines is reflected in the
baseline status and shown in Plate no 52 The cumulative contribution due to
expansion of the mine and other active mines is as given in Chapter 4 indicates
that PM10 SO2 and NOx will remain within limit
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Existing and proposed production of mine number of vehicles segment of route
on which transportation is being made and proposed is given in the following
table and shown in Plate no53
Present (MT) Proposed (MT)
Production in TPA 4200000 5900000
Transportationday (TPA) 14000 19667
Vehiclesday 700 (20MT) 728 (27MT)
Vehicleshour 29 30
Exit point-1 (Bhadrasahi to Joda onwards) Exit point- 1A (Nadidih to Bhadrasahi) Exit pont-1B (Bhadrasahi to Barbil siding or onwards)
9
4
5
10
5 5
Exit point-2 (Koira to Barsuan siding) Existing point-2A (Nadidih to Koira) Exit point-2B (Koira to Roxy Rengra Bimalgarh siding or onwards)
20
8
12
20
8
12
As discussed above there will be an increase of load of around 1 number
of vehicles per hour on the existing traffic Hence the contribution to pollution
load shall not be significant
Proposed dispatchable ore production per day of major iron ore lease of
Koira Sector as obtained from different sources is around 141390 MTday
considering 300 working days per year and working hour of 20 hours per day
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Distribution of transport of 141390 MTday in different sectors are given
below
Details of road transport (two lanes) with Trucksdumpers of Capacity 20 MT (I) 30 of total load will move along Koira-Bhadrasahi road (NH-215)
(a) From Koira to Bhadrasahi Two lane 16m wide road
(b) Total transport load 42417 MTday
(c) Total tripsday 2121
(d) Total up amp down tripsday 4242 (II) 35 of total load will move along Koira to Barsuan siding (State highway)
(a) From Koira to Barsuan Two lane road 16m wide
(b) Total transport load 49486MTday
(c) Total tripsday 2474
(d) Total updown tripsday 4948 (III) 35 of total load will move along Koira-to BimlagarhRoxyRengra (NH-
215)
(a) From Koira to BimlagarhRoxyRengra
Two lane road 16m wide
(b) Total transport load 49487 MTday
(c) Total tripsday 2474
(d) Total up amp down trips 4948 As per guidelines for capacity of roads in rural areas of Indian Road Congress
recommended design service volumes for two lane roads are 15000 PCUday or
5000 Trucksday in plain area in the three routes mentioned above The traffic
loads shall be within the standard limit of 5000 trucksday
Note i) PCU ndash Public Carriage Unit
ii) Equivalency factor ndash 1 Truck = 3 PCU
iii) Volume in number of vehicles that pass through a given point on the
road during a designated time is expressed in hour or day unit of
length in km
55 Mine Drainage
Rain water is the only source of natural water during the monsoon The
rain water during the monsoon has a tendency to discharge into the natural
drainage system of the area ie the natural water courses existing in the lease
hold area (Refer Drainage Plan 54) It is envisaged that the mining process will
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not intersect the ground water table There will be no mine drainage during dry
days
56 Water Pollution Control The water quality analysis results of various locations including
nalasrivers show that all the parameters are within the prescribed limits as per
the standard of IS 10500 and IS 2296 (Class C) Rain water runoff is likely to
cause turbidity for which garland drain water channels check dams amp silt ponds
have already been constructed on the water channel course of runoff The check
dams are constructed by boulders to check the speed of the water as well the
wash off material also gets arrested The water after passing the check dam(s) is
collected in a sump or a series of sumps The overflow free from silt will flow
from the lease area Five nos of Settling tanks of different capacity have already
been constructed for controlling the silt in flowing water
The existing plantation and proposed tree plantation will also help to
check the flow of turbid water to the nalla
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57 Water Balance
The company has already obtained surface water drawl permission to the
tune of 520 m3day from Karo River for industrial use For drinking and
domestic use in mine camp and periphery village ground water permission has
been obtained from water resources Dept Govt Of Odisha for 175m3 day
Additional water permission for surface amp ground water is under process
571 Report on impact of mining on ground water
The hydraulic characteristics of water-bearing formations is determined by
conducting pumping tests Pumping Test is conducted to examine the aquifer
response under controlled conditions to the abstraction of water The basic
principle of a pumping test is that if we pump water from a well and measure
9935 m3day
2260m3day Ground
Water
Drinking amp Domestic use
Dust suppression (transportation road inside quarry road stock yards village roads mine camp areas and dry fogging in crushingscreening plant)
Greenbelt
7675 m3day surface water
Miscellaneous usages
7506m3d
154m3d
15m3d
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the pumping rate and the drawdown in the well then we can substitute these
measurements into an appropriate formula and can calculate the hydraulic
characteristics of the aquifer It is also called as aquifer tests for aquifer
parameter evaluation
Groundwater is frequently chosen as the most suitable source of drinking water
supplies of which are brought to the surface by rehabilitating existing boreholes
or drilling new ones Pumping tests are a practical way of obtaining an idea of
the boreholersquos efficiency and its optimal production yield
Pumping Test
A pumping test consists of pumping groundwater from a well usually at a
constant rate and measuring water levels in the pumped well and any nearby
wells (observation wells) or surface water bodies during and after pumping
A pumping test is a practical reliable method of estimating well performance
well yield the zone of influence of the well and aquifer characteristics (ie the
aquiferrsquos ability to store and transmit water aquifer extent presence of boundary
conditions and possible hydraulic connection to surface water)
Before conducting a pumping test the geological and hydrological information of
the area should be collected
i) The geological characteristics of the subsurface (ie all those lithological
stratigraphic and structural features that may influence the flow of
groundwater)
ii) The type of aquifer and confining beds
iii) The thickness and lateral extent of the aquifer and confining beds
iv) The aquifer may be bounded laterally by barrier boundaries of
impermeable material in the lithology (eg the bedrock sides of a buried
valley a fault or simply lateral changes of the aquifer material)
v) Data on the groundwater-flow system horizontal or vertical flow of
groundwater water table gradients and regional trends in groundwater
levels
vi) Details of any existing surrounding wells in the area
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vii) Selecting the well for the pumping tests Well should be suitable for the
test
The hydrogeological conditions should not change over short
distances and should be representative of the area under
consideration or at least a large part of it
The site should not be near railways or motorways where passing
trains or heavy traffic might produce measurable fluctuations in the
hydraulic head of a confined aquifer
The site should not be in the vicinity of existing discharging wells
The pumped water should be discharged in a way that prevents its
return to the aquifer
The gradient of the water table or piezometric surface should be
low
Manpower and equipment must be able to reach the site early and
easily
Unconfined Aquifer Test (Darcyrsquos Method) The figure demonstrates unconfined aquifer flow pumping test for upper layer
Figure Unconfined Aquifer Flow Pumping Test
Here the aquifer is underlain by an impermeable stratum and test well extends
to the bottom of the permeable stratum and is perforated over the section which
is below the water table In original test it is assumed that the ground water is at
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rest The pumping generates a radial flow of water towards the well and the
water table assumes a curved surface called drawdown water table The
hydraulic gradient is assumed to be constant at any given radius Under steady-
state conditions the rate of radial flow through any cylindrical surface at radius r
is constant and equal to the amount of water pumped out of the well in unit
time
Consider the flow through an elementary cylinder of soil having a radius r
thickness dr and height h Hydraulic gradient (from inside to outside)
Area of flow A= 2rh
From Darcyrsquos Law q=kiA
Integrating
Two observation wells will suffice for computing k for higher accuracy more
than two is required The values of h1amph2 can be determined by measuring the
water table by piezometers
Confined Aquifer Test
A confined flow condition occurs when the aquifer is confined both above and
below by impermeable strata The figure 32 demonstrates confined aquifer flow
pumping test for lower layer Here the apparent drawdown surface is above the
upper surface of aquifer for all values of r
dr
dhi
hrdr
dhk 2
dhhkqr
dr2
)(log 2
1
2
2
1
2 hhkqr
re
)
)(log32
2
1
2
2
1210
( hh
rrqk
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We have to consider the flow after steady state is obtained (in some cases
pumping at a steady rate must be continued for many days before a steady flow
is reached)
Figure Confined Aquifer Flow Pumping Test
From Darcyrsquos Law q=kiA
A= 2rD
Permeability of Stratified Soils
When a sub soil in the field consists of a number of strata which have different
permeability values calculation of seepage through such a stratified deposit
requires the computation of average values of k applicable for the whole deposit
The figure 33 demonstrates permeability of stratified layer of soils
Drdr
dhkq 2
dhkDqr
dr2
)( 2
log 12
1
2 hhkq
D
r
re
)(
)(log
D 232
12
1210
hh
rrqk
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Figure Average Coefficient of Permeability in layered Soils
Horizontal flow (parallel to bedding planes)
There are two average values the average horizontal coefficient of permeability
kH when the flow is parallel to the strata and the average vertical coefficient
permeability kv when the flow is normal to the strata We are more interested in
the average horizontal coefficient of permeability kH
When the flow is horizontal it is taking place through all the layers at the same
time and therefore the hydraulic gradient is the same in each layer ie i1 = i2 = i3
= i4 =helliphellipin = i However the velocities of flow are different in various layers
By Darcyrsquos law the average discharge velocity can be written as -
) (H
1 k 2211
i
H nnHvHvHvv
) (H
1 k 2211H nnHkHkHk
If h is the head loss during the flow then h = h1 + h2 + h3 + h4 +helliphelliphn where h1
h2 are the head losses in different layers
If q is the total flow through the layer system then q = q1 + q2 + q3 + helliphellipqn
where q1 q2 are the flow through different layers
(Basic and Applied Soil Mechanics GopalRanjan ASR Rao Engineering
Hydrology K Subramanya Ground Water H M Raghunath)
Recovery Test (Theis Method)
When the pump is shut down after a pumping test the water level inside the
pumping and observation wells will start to rise This rise in water level is
known as residual drawdown (s) Recovery-test measurements allow the
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transmissivity of the aquifer to be calculated thereby providing an independent
check on the results of the pumping test
Residual drawdown data can be more reliable than drawdown data because the
recovery occurs at a constant rate whereas constant discharge pumping is often
difficult to achieve in the field Residual drawdown data can be collected from
both the pumping and observation wells
Figure Diagram of a pumping test for confined aquifers
According to Theis (1935) the residual drawdown after pumping has ceased is
Where -
s = residual drawdown
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r= distance from well to piezometer
T= transmissivity of the aquifer (KD)
SandS= storativity values during pumping and recovery respectively
Tandt= elapsed times from the start and ending of pumping respectively
(httpswwwwaterloohydrogeologiccomhelpaquifertest_theis_recovery_test_confinedhtm)
Figure Diagram of time drawdown and residual drawdown of a pumping test Using the approximation for the well function W(u) shown in the Cooper-Jacob
method this equation becomes-
When S and S are constant and equal and T is constant this equation can be
reduced to
T t
Pumping Period Recovery Period
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To analyze the data s is plotted on the logarithmic Y axis and time is plotted on
the linear X axis as the ratio of tt (total time since pumping began divided by
the time since the pumping ceased)
An example of a Theis Recovery analysis graph has been included below-
Figure Residual drawdown ttrsquo of a pumping test
An example of a Theis Recovery analysis is available in the project-
The Theis Recovery Solution assumes the following
bullThe aquifer is confined and has an ldquoapparentrdquo infinite extent
bullThe aquifer is homogeneous isotropic and of uniform thickness
over the area influenced by pumping
bullThe piezometric surface was horizontal prior to pumping
bullThe well is fully penetrating and pumped at a constant rate
bullWater removed from storage is discharged instantaneously with
decline in head
bullThe well diameter is small so well storage is negligible
The data requirements for the Theis Recovery Solution are
bullRecovery vs time data at a pumping or observation well
bullDistance from the pumping well to the observation well
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bullPumping rate and duration
Bore Hole Logging
Several borehole were constructed to conduct the hydro-geological study The
existing boreholes were also considered for pumping test To represent the
lithology of the area one such representative bore hole logging is provided here
Table -A representative bore hole logging in Nadidih Iron and Manganese Mine
Area
NADIDIH IRON amp MANGANESE MINES (FCPL)
BORE HOLE AT CONTRACTOR CAMP (MINES AREA- PIEZOMETER) Hole No 01
Av
g
Per
mea
bil
ity
(cm
s)
k
Av
gT
ran
smis
siv
ity
k X
D
T
Type Core Size 75 mm dia
Co ordinate N 21deg 57 4887 E 85deg15 2865
Collar RL 56943 m
Total Depth 114 m
RUN DETAILS
From(m) To(m) Width(m) True
Width(m)
Recovery
of core
Lithology k T
000 120 120 111 9250 Alluvium Soil
46
3X
10
-1cm
s
33
3X
10
2 cm
s
120 240 120 110 9167 -do-
240 330 090 086 9556 -do-
330 410 080 075 9375 -do-
410 480 070 066 9321 -do-
480 600 120 112 9225 -do-
600 720 120 110 9167 -do-
720 840 120 113 9324 Reddish Soil
37
1X
10
-2cm
s
65
7X
10
1 cm
s
840 960 120 113 9420 -do-
960 1080 120 112 9333 -do-
1080 1200 120 113 9321 -do-
1200 1320 120 115 9454 -do-
1320 1440 120 113 9321 -do-
1440 1560 120 112 9333 -do-
1560 1680 120 112 9333 -do-
1680 1800 120 110 9167 -do-
1800 1920 120 110 9167 -do-
1920 2040 120 112 9333 -do-
2040 2160 120 110 9167 -do-
2160 2280 120 110 9167 -do-
2280 2400 120 111 9250 -do-
2400 2490 090 085 9444 -do-
2490 2570 080 076 9500 Laterite Soil 1 7 2 X 1 0 - 2 c m s 1 4 1 X 1 0 1 c m s
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2570 2640 070 065 9286 -do-
2640 2760 120 112 9333 -do-
2760 2880 120 113 9417 -do-
2880 3000 120 114 9500 -do-
3000 3080 080 075 9375 -do-
3080 3150 070 067 9325 -do-
3150 3240 090 085 9325 -do-
3240 3310 070 065 9286 -do-
3310 3410 100 093 9300 Ferruginous Laterite
14
2 X
10
-3cm
s
14
3 X
10
0 cm
2s
3410 3480 070 067 9571 -do-
3480 3600 120 112 9333 -do-
3600 3720 120 112 9333 -do-
Existing level
3720 3840 120 112 9333 Ferruginous Laterite
3840 3960 120 113 9417 -do-
3960 4080 120 115 9425 -do-
4080 4200 120 111 9250 -do-
4200 4320 120 112 9333 -do-
4320 4440 120 111 9250 Laterite with
inclusion of shale
11
0 X
10
-3cm
s
18
5 c
m2s
4440 4560 120 112 9333 -do-
4560 4680 120 111 9250 -do-
4680 4830 150 140 9333 -do-
4830 4920 090 087 9432 -do-
4920 5040 120 112 9333 -do-
5040 5160 120 115 9454 -do-
5160 5280 120 113 9417 -do-
5280 5400 120 114 9500 -do-
5400 5520 120 114 9454 -do-
5520 5640 120 114 9500 -do-
5640 5760 120 113 9417 -do-
5760 5880 120 110 9167 -do-
5880 6000 120 114 9500 -do-
6000 6120 120 111 9250 Shale inclusion with
reddish Soil
57
1 X
10
-4cm
s
11
X 1
0-1
cm
2s
6120 6240 120 111 9250 -do-
6240 6360 120 114 9500 -do-
6360 6480 120 113 9417 -do-
6480 6600 120 112 9333 -do-
6600 6720 120 115 9583 -do-
6720 6840 120 113 9417 -do-
6840 6960 120 114 9500 -do-
6960 7080 120 114 9500 -do-
7080 7200 120 111 9250 -do-
7200 7320 120 112 9333 -do-
7320 7440 120 110 9167 -do-
7440 7560 120 111 9250 -do-
7560 7680 120 110 9167 -do-
7680 7800 120 113 9417 -do-
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7800 7920 120 110 9167 -do-
7920 8040 120 114 9500 Clay Shale
16
5 X
10
-4cm
s
57
X 1
0-1
cm
2s
8040 8160 120 111 9250
-do-
Confined
Aquifer level 8160 8280 120 111 9250 Clay Shale
8280 8400 120 114 9500 -do-
8400 8520 120 113 9417 -do-
8520 8640 120 112 9333 -do-
8640 8760 120 115 9583 -do-
8760 8880 120 113 9417 -do-
8880 9000 120 114 9500 -do-
9000 9120 120 114 9500 -do-
9120 9240 120 111 9250 -do-
9240 9360 120 112 9333 -do-
9360 9480 120 110 9167 -do-
9480 9600 120 111 9250 -do-
9600 9700 100 094 9400 -do-
9700 9760 060 056 9333 -do-
9760 9840 080 075 9375 -do-
9840 9960 120 114 9500
-do-
Proposed
Deepening
level 9960 10080 120 114 9500 Clay Shale
10080 10200 120 111 9250 -do-
10200 10320 120 112 9333 -do-
10320 10400 080 110 9100 -do-
10400 10600 200 111 8100 -do-
10600 10750 150 094 8300 -do-
10750 10850 100 056 8500 -do-
10850 10950 100 075 7500 -do-
10950 11080 130 114 8769 -do-
11080 11230 150 114 8300 -do-
11230 11400 170 111 8100 -do-
It is proposed to deepen the mine from 533m to 470m (RL) ie 63m There is an
unconfined aquifer at a level of 488m (RL) In this borehole these levels are
encountered at 3643m (present level) 8143m (confined aquifer level) and
9943m (proposed level) respectively from the surface level (56943m RL) as
provided in Table
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Permeability and Transmissivity with respect to various layers
The figure depicts Permeability and Transmissivity with respect to various layers
in Nadidih
Figure -Bore hole logging in Nadidih Iron and Manganese Mine Area with permeability and transmissivity
The alluvial layer revealed the highest permeability of 463X10-1cms This layer
is upto about 720 m from the surface The dugwells shallow tube wells are fed
by the water stored in this layer During post monsoon season there is a
depletion of the water table by 35 to 5m in the entire area
The existing mine is already at 533m level and is further proposed to work at
470m level In this case the mine will go upto the level of ldquoClayShale Layerrdquo
which is at a depth below 490m as shown in Figure 41 This means the mine
working will cross the 488m level confined aquifer which is also lying in the
same Clay Shale Layer
The additional water withdrawal from the mine is calculated below according to
Darcyrsquos law
Proposed Mine Level
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Q= k X i X A where Q is the water discharged per day k = Permeability of
the strata i = the hydraulic gradient as found in the pumping test
k(confined aquifer)= 110 X10-3cms = 095mday
i = 0008 (Radius of influence was found to be about 30m)
A = 2rh = 2 X 3142 X (50) x 3 = 9426m2 (h= depth of layer here is 3m r
= 50m as per the opening of third bench from the mine pit bottom where
the mine working crossed the confined aquifer)
Q= 095 X 0008 X 9426= 716m3 per day only (approx 7m3 per day)
This additional water discharge will be very nominal in compared to the entire
mine excavation because of extremely low permeability of the strata The broken
layer (8143m to 7943m) in the borehole) may be considered as the confined
water table which is found to be inconsistent
The figure shows schematic diagram of the working depth and the ground water
table At present the existing mine is already working at 533m level and the
working is to be deepened further as proposed to work at 470m level as shown
in the figure
Figure -Pictorial representation of high permeability in shallow upper layer and very low permeability in lower layer
K
7- 8m level
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In the study area the high permeability horizon within the shallow upper laterite
soil permits rapid infiltration and lateral flow of groundwater limiting recharge
to the underlying bedrock The lower permeability of the underlying laterite soil
limits both lateral movement of groundwater and recharge to the bedrock
Hence deepening of the mine from the existing level will not affect the water
regime to large extent
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Figure - Pictorial representation of water table fluctuation in buffer zone during
monsoon and non-monsoon season
Conclusions i) The mining activities in Nadidih Iron and Manganese Mine have
proposed to deepen the mine from 533m level to 470 m ie further 63m
depth to extract the remaining mineral in the mine from conservation
point of view
ii) After reconnaissance surveying of the mine carefully several bore
holeswell were identified
iii) The assessment was done during pre-monsoon and post monsoon
period in the year 2018
iv) After estimation of the permeability for each layerthe water drainage
characteristic was assessed for the mine
v) Radius of influence of the area was determined by pumping test and
found to be about 30m
vi) The present level of working was found to be at 533m which can be
easily inspected It was found that although blasting technique is used
for mining the peripheral strata was found almost intact The mine
benches are carefully excavated as per mining plan and are very
conspicuously maintained
vii) It was further found that the water seepages from the lower layers
were not found even during and after heavy rainfall Whatever water
was found stored in the mine sump was due to seepage from 10-12m
from surface layers and rainwater runoff The seepage water was found
to be carefully channeled by toe drains along the mine benches to get
collected in the mine sump
viii) The proposed mine working will crossa thin inconsistentlayer of
confined aquifer which is lying at a level of 488m
ix) With further deepening of the mine by 63m an amount of about 7m3 per
day will be the additional seepage of water (as calculated)
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x) The mine was visited in the month of September 2018 after heavy
rainfall to inspect the excavated area It was found that the
waterseepage was taking place only from the upper layers upto7-8 m
The layers below 8m were absolutely dry except a few cracks from
where some local seepages were found to be taking place
Recommendations
i) As mining activities are dynamic in nature the drainagepermeability
characteristics calculated in this report may change with time to time
Therefore monitoring and measurement of these areas should be done
regularly
ii) Water level monitoring systemshave to be provided in the identified bore
wells in the periphery of the mine
iii) Care should be taken so that the lower aquifer should not be disturbed
much during mining activities and remain intact outside the
leaseControlled blasting activity should be adopted to prevent crack in
the aquifer
iv) The mine authority should utilize the additional water pumped (if any)
in the reclamation water spraying activities during the dry weather
seasons
58 Rain Water Harvesting and Water Conservation Measures
Nadidih Iron amp Manganese mine has been implementing various ground
water recharge measures in amp around the mines area for augmenting the ground
water resources Rain water harvesting (RWH) measures have been
implemented at the project site considering the rainfall pattern intensity and
topography of the area Micro-level controls have been taken up at distributed
locations and these controls are in the form of construction of Rainwater
Harvesting structures Storage structures have been constructed at strategic
locations to catch the surface runoff generated locally Moreover quarry bottom
also act as retention pond by default for storage of runoff from the entire quarry
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The stored surface runoff either percolates downward and join in underlying
ground water resources or used or lost due to evaporation There are 5 no of
settling-cum percolation tank amp rain water harvesting structure having total
capacity of 38980 m3have been constructed at suitable locations (bottom of the
overburden dump) to collect surface runoff water The individual capacities of
the settling tank cum harvesting pit are 4636 m3 25620 m3 7746 m3 228 m3 amp 750
m3 The water collected in the both active and inactive quarry RWH pit and
settling-cum percolation tanks not only recharge the ground water through
natural percolation process but also after desiltation are used for dust
suppression during non- rainy days
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59 Noise and vibration levels
Controlled amp proven blast design is being adopted to control vibrations
throw of blasted material noise amp to ensure better fragmentation Blasting causes
ground vibrations noise and fly rocks Since there will be increase in mine
production there will be increase in blasting operation However there is no
major human settlement in close vicinity Drilling and blasting will be done as
per DGMS guidelines Blasting will be carried out by using SME explosive The
details are discussed in Chapter-2 Adoptions of Proper blast design will ensure
control of ground vibrations fly rocks and noise level
Single row a) Using short delays single hole per delay for minimum vibrations
helliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Zero 1 2 3 4 5
b) Using short delays for maximum fragmentation helliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphellip0helliphellip Zero 1 zero 1 zero 1 zero 1
Multi row In multi row blasts the inline firing system is used Different pattern
of initiations are adopted which provide better fragmentation mock-pile throw
as well as blasting efficiency The effective burden (BE) amp effective spacing (SE)
are illustrated as shown below
At present blasting is done by practicing either Diagonal or V-type initiation
pattern The patterns are shown below
Symbols used-
Initiation
Delay nos used as 0123 etc
Line of firing
Direction of initiation of holes
Shot hole
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Case-I Diagonal initiation method
Free Face
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Case-II V-type initiation Free Face 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4
5 4 3 2 1 2 3 4 5
6 5 4 3 2 3 4 5 6
Apart from the above other contributive factors for noise will be crusher screen
and plying of vehicles Proper Control measure to be ensured to keep the noise
level under control
i) Proper maintenance of machineries and transport vehicles is being
carried out to reduce the noise and keep the same within
permissible limit
ii) DG sets will have proper acoustic enclosures
iii) The roads except haul road shall be made pucca
iv) No pressure horns shall be allowed within mine lease
v) Vehicles will have proper maintenance and old vehicles will not be
allowed for transportation
SE BE
SE BE
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vi) Noise levels Monitoring is carried out on quarterly basis and shall
be continued in future
510 Waste dumps Management
The waste materials of Nadidih Mine is mainly laterite lateritic Iron Ore
(Fe 45) BHQ BHJ shale Lateritic soil etc
The waste material generated will be dumped partly in preselected dump
yards amp partly used for backfilling 8300748 m3 of waste material exists at present
amp has been dumped in Dump B amp C Another 2362340 m3 waste will be
generated up to life of the mine Out of total waste materials part material will
be screened and balance 2362340 m3 of waste will be used for backfilling
However there will be only 908725 m3 of waste generated upto 2019-20
At present 7540 hectares of area is present as green belt as safety zone At
the end of the plan period approximately 12134 ha of area will be converted to
greenbelt and plantation At the end of life of the mine approximately 41789 ha
of exhausted quarry will be backfilled and covered with plantation and 16824 ha
area will be covered under bench plantation
511 Afforestation Programme
At present 7540 hectares of area is present as green belt as safety zone At the
end of the plan period approximately 12134 hectares of area will be converted to
green belt and plantation At the end of life of the mine approximately 41789
hectare of exhausted quarry will be back filled and covered with plantation and
16824 ha area will be covered under bench plantation
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Table No53
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND MANAGEMENT
Ecology Stage Wise Cumulative Plantation
REQUIREMENTS OF PLANTS FOR AFFORSTATIONRECLAMATION
Year Unworked area plantation green
belt
Outside dumps
Inside dumps Topsoil dump Total
Area (Ha)
Trees Area (Ha)
Trees Area (Ha)
Trees Area (Ha)
Trees Area (Ha)
Trees
up to 2017-18 754 18850
754 18850
2018-19 to 2019-20 4594 11485
4594 11485
Back filling area
2018-19 to 2019-20
35 8750
35 8750
Dump Plantation
up to 2017-18 1248 85000
1248 85000
2018-19 to 2019-20 30 6000
30 6000
Total 31114 130085
Total number saplings per hectare is 2500 but due to gap plantation saplings
per hectare is more than 2500 ha
512 Socio-economic aspects
The present mine operations have given opportunity to 346 people of direct
employment and equal no of people are benefitted indirectly During expansion
activities of the plant as proposed under this project there may by opportunity
for direct employment of about 80 more people Besides there will be indirect
employment
Further the Government of Odisha will earn approx Rs 909297781- per
annum as royalty (which could help development of the area) At present the
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Project Proponent is paying approx Rs 1863791766- per annum to State
Govt of Odisha as royalty
The following have been provided to these villages and other nearby
villages
513 Peripheral development work a) Drinking water being supplied to the villagers through tanker and this
will be continued in future too
b) Pesticides are spread on drains and ditches during monsoon and
cleaned whenever required Such activities will be continued in future
also
c) Medical health camps are being organized once in a month in
surrounding villages for medical care of the local people
d) Training on Environmental education is carried out for awakening
about the surrounding environment to the local villagers
e) Except technical amp managerial staff all other workers are local people
f) Public roads are being repaired amp maintained Public road is being
constructed in association with other companies
g) Jeep and Camper are made available for use of villagers on
emergencysituations
h) Sports material are provided to villagers and tournaments organized
514 Biological Environment amp Conservation (Flora and fauna)
For conservation of flora and fauna both in the core and buffer zone of
Nadidhi Iron ore mine of Ms Feegrade Co Ltd has initiated many actions For
conservation of wildlife in the area site specific conservation plan is already
approved by Principal CCF (Wild Life) amp Chief Wild Life Warden Odisha There
is no elephant corridornational park sanctuary in 10 km radius of the ML
area However we have contributed proportionate amount in preparation of
regional Wild Life Management Plan The different mitigation measures
proposed in the plan are in the fields of
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a To improve the density and composition of forest crop and to encourage the
natural regeneration and establishment of principal species by taking suitable
silvicultural operation with due emphasis on soil and water conservation
b To resort to artificial regeneration wherever necessary
c In consistence with primary objective removal of mature and silviculturally
available trees before they become unsound on sustained yield basis
d Removal of unsound and defective trees under improvement felling so as to
improve and increase the stocking of principal species
e To tend and improve the existing growing stock through suitable Silvicultural
measures
f To regenerate the barren and blank patches by planting suitable site exacting
hardy species
g To rehabilitate and improve the productivity of the depleted and degraded
forest through enrichment plantation and other suitable measures
h To tend the existing plantation so as to get maximum annual increment
i To raise block plantation preferably of economically important species in the
large gaps having extent of more than 4 Ha
j To improve micro-edaphic conditions especially in dry and open patches by
taking suitable soil and water conservation measures
k To provide effective protection against illicit felling encroachment shifting
cultivation over grazing and fire hazards so as to check further retrogression
of site
l To meet the bonafied needs and requirements of local inhabitants in regards to
fire wood small timber and fodder etc
The proposed fund requirement for implementation of the plan has been
deposited (Rs108 Lacs) to DFO Bonai All other works within the lease area
shall be undertaken by the company under the guidance of the monitoring
committee and DFO and an amount of Rs 148 Lacs has been expensed made by
the project proponent
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515 Public health implications of the project
The company takes preventive measures for the villagers in the local area
for better health Company provides the following for betterment of health
Preventive Measures Taken up for Better Health
1 Weekly visit of Doctor to Nadidih Mines with para-medical staff and medicine
2 Providing Ambulance for patients daily to nearest hospital and as and when required
3 Health awareness programme in village schools
4 Supply of blanket to the villagers
5 Safe drinking water supply to villagers through Boring OHT pipe line amp water tanker
6 Water treatment done by Bleaching powder amp Alum which are added to water before 12 hrs of supply
7 Anti Malaria Treatment like Fogging anti larve spray amp indoor residual spray done weekly fortnightly amp monthly
8 Awareness pogramme also done among school children for use of pipe line supplied water for drinking purpose instead of taking pond or nalariver water
9 Water vat in the village are cleaned on regular interval
516 Specific programme for upliftment of SCST population of the study
area
The study area is dominated by Schedule Tribe population As per Census
2011 the percentage of ST population to the total population is 6665 Similarly
the SC population to the total population is 619 Hence the peripheral CSR
activities doneproposed to be done are mainly focused on upliftment of SCST
population
Welfare activities done and proposed along with funds are enclosed The
company focused on the following activities for upliftment of SCST population
1) Education amp communication
2) Health care
3) Livelihood
4) Sports amp culture
5) Infrastructure amp development
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517 Public Consultation
The public hearing of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines of Ms Feegrade amp Co
(P) Ltd was held on 25th October 2018 at 1030 AM at the Play ground near
Nadidih Primary School of Village Nadikasira Sri Bhaskar Chandra Turuk OAS
(SAG) Additional District Magistrate Sundargarh supervised and presided over
the meeting along with Sri Hemendra Nath Nayak Regional Officer State
Pollution Control Board Rourkela Odisha As many as 500 participants had
attended the public hearing meeting
The details are discussed in Chapter 7
Main issues of the public are as follows
Peripheral development of the area
Pollution control especially dust control
Educationskill development
Employment generation
Drinking water
Medical Health
Promotion of Agriculture Plantation
Peripheral development of the area
Areas covered are Construction of a bridge Provision of transformer for Koira
stadium Provision of DG sets for Nadidih Nadikasira amp Rengalbeda villages
for uninterrupted power Street lighting in Rengalbeda village Construction of
club house at Kendudihi village Drainage facility at Nididih village
Appointment of Public Relation Officers so that they visit the villages for taking
necessary mitigative measures Financial assistance to the SHGrsquos Infrastructure
facility for the SHG for mushroom cultivation etc
From 2014-15 to 2017-18 following expenses have been made on Peripheral
development
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Health care amp Drinking water- 17078 lac
Education- 10282 lac
Alternative livelihood amp EVS- 2342 lac
Infrastructure- 59162 lac
Sports amp Culture- 51413 lac
Budget for 2018-19 is approx 7734lac
Pollution control especially dust control
This covers maintenance of the transportation road near Roladipa village water
sprinkling over transportation road Black-topconcreting of the approach road
from Rengalbeda NH to mines along with drainage facilities to control fugitive
dust emission during plying of transporting vehicles etc
The mine is operating with all environmental protection measures such as
a) Air pollution control measures
b) Water pollution control measures
c) Dump management
d) Plantation amp free distribution of fruit bearing saplings
Approx 761 crore has already been spent on this account amp a sum of 377 lacs
will be spent annually on this account
Educationskill development
The various activities covered under this head are to enhance the financial
assistance being provided to the private teachers construction of boundary wall
around Rengalbeda school premises supply of sporting materials amp school bus
facility etc
Approx 288 lac will be spent during 2018-19 on this account
Employment generation This covers maximum employment to local public Income generation and
development of the area Deployment of trucktippers of local villagers on
priority basis etc
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Mines Management have already provided employment to the local people in
the mine on priority basis The company will provide employment to the local
people on priority basis in future also
Drinking water
Areas covered are Drinking water facility having bore well with overhead Sintex
tank at Guali etc
The company has provided drinking water facilities through digging of deep
bore wells OHT pipeline in different villages and the facility will be maintained
properly for its optimum utilization
5166 lac approx will be spent in the financial year 2018-19 for health care amp
drinking water facility
Medical Health
This includes free health check up of all people ambulance service and free
distribution of medicines etc
5166 lac will be spent in the financial year 2018-19 for health care amp drinking
water
Promotion of Agriculture Plantation
This includes Promotion of Agriculturescientific farming in Nadidih village
development of 15 nos of successful farmers Plantation of fruit bearing trees in
the degraded Govt land etc
Approx 45 lac will be spent annually on account of plantation
The public has positive opinion about the project District Administration to
utilize DMF fund for all developmental project as koira area is contributing
huge amount of revenue to it
Hence the proposed expansion will further have a positive impact in improving
socioeconomic condition of the
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Expenses on CSR Activities from 2014-15 to 2017-18 ( in Rs)
CSR Activities Proposed (in Rs)
SL NO
Sector 2014-15 (in Rs)
2015-16 (in Rs)
2016-17 (in Rs)
2017-18 (in Rs)
Proposed expenditure (in Rs) per year basis
1 Health care amp drinking water
5430105 1832433 4443343 5372002 5166000
2 Education amp communication
2216351 4787593 2988000 290217 288000
3 Alternative livelihood amp environmental protection
478129 704670 202339 956461 1102000
4 Infrastructure development
4374184 16782486 23521728 14484341 1128750
5 Sports amp culture 18536 115242 538355 50741109 50000
Total 12517305 24222424 31693765 71844130 7734750
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B Environmental Management Plan
51 General Views
The environmental management programme can be successfully
implemented only with an efficient organizational set up Further regular
monitoring of the various environmental parameters is required to check the
pollution status and effect of control measures amp there by guide the management
to undertake midterm corrective steps as needed The organization amp post
monitoring suggestions follow
52 Organisation amp Manpower
Environmental Management aspects of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mine of
Feegrade Co are being looked after by a dedicated Environment Management
Cell This cell comprises professionals drawn from different disciplines which
include environmental engineering environmental chemistry and horticulture
The Organization Chart of Environment Department is as given below
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Environmental Management Cell
The Environmental Management of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mine is guided by
the environmental policy of the Company Any environment matter as per
environment policy any deviation or violation of environmental or forest
normsconditions are reported by Sr Manager (Mines) who in turn reports next
competent authority who takes the required action The environmental
performance of Nadidih Iron amp Manganese mine is periodically reviewed by the
Sr Vice President (Geology amp Environment) and Director The potential non-
compliances if any are reported to the Director who then discusses the same in
the subsequent meetings of the Board of Directors
Director
Sr Vice-President (GampE)
Chief General Manager (Mines) AVP (Geology)
Dy General Manager (Mines)
Mines Foreman
Mech Eng
DGMAGMSr Manager (Env)
Surveyor Env Workers
Civil Engg
Sr Manager (Mines)
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53 Monitoring of existing systems
Different environmental monitoring activities carried out by the
Environmental team at Nadidih Iron amp Mn Ore Mine of Feegrade amp Co are given
below
Examination of retaining wall and repairs as necessary repairs of
Garland drain water channels check dams amp settling ponds before and
after rains Construction of water drains and other rain run off
protective measures at mine workings and surface of the mine area are
undertaken before the onset of monsoon
Checking water contamination by drawing regular samples of water
including run off water from the mine and getting them analyzed
Collection and analysis of water samples coming out of the settling
tanks (silt) to check the efficiency of the arrangement
Checking the quality of air by drawing regular air samples and getting
them analyzed near HEM machineries haul road at working faces
(where maximum persons are employed) residential area and
surrounding habitation etc in the wind ward (down wind) direction
and to take appropriate measures to reduce resultant impact in core
zone amp buffer zone
Maintenance of the record of afforestation to monitor afforestation
scheme the area of plantation observance of growth rate and survival
of plants
Sampling for noise pollution at the cabin of machineries to identify
machines requiring maintenance (which produce excess noise) and to
study likely impact on workers
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CHAPTER - 6
POST OPERATIONAL MONITORING ORGANIZATION amp COST
60 Monitoring Organization amp Cost
61 General views
The environmental management programme can be successfully
implemented only with an efficient organizational set up Further regular
monitoring of the various environmental parameters is required to check
the pollution status and effect of control measures
62 Monitoring schedule amp parameters 621 Monitoring Schedule of Environmental Parameters
To evaluate the effectiveness of environmental management
programme regular monitoring of the significant environmental
parameters will be taken up The schedule duration and parameters to be
monitored are shown as under
Sl Description of parameters Schedule amp duration of monitoring
1 Air Quality
Five ambient air quality-monitoring stations will be established in the core amp buffer zone for PM10 PM25 SO2 NO2 and CO Locations of the ambient air quality stations will be decided based on the meteorological data topographical features and environmentally and ecologically sensitive targets
One sample (24 hourly) per day 2 days week and 12 weeks twice a year
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2 Water Quality
Water quality of Karo river amp ground water will be monitored
Physico-chemical and biological parameters in each season
3 Water Flow Karo river in each season
4
Vehicular Emissions Regular Monitoring
5
Noise Level Regular Monitoring
6 Soil Quality
Every year in dry season on all plantation areas
7
Flora amp Fauna Once in 2 years
8 Socio-Economic Once in 4 years
622 Health amp Environmental monitoring schedule 623 Occupational Health
Occupational safety and health is very closely related to
productivity and good employer-employee relationship The factors of
occupational health in Nadidih mining project are mainly due to dust and
land degradation Safety of employees during operation and maintenance
etc are being implemented as per the provisions of the Metalliferrous
Mines Regulations 1961 and the Mines Rules 1955 To avoid any adverse
effects on the health of workers due to various pollutants sufficient
measures in practice are given below
Provision of rest shelters for mine workers with amenities like
drinking water etc
All safety measures like use of safety appliances safety signboards
posters slogans related to safety etc are ensured
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Training of employees on use of safety appliances and first aid
Regular maintenance and testing of all equipments as per
manufacturersrsquo guidelines
Periodic Medical Examination (PME) of all workers by a medical
specialist is being conducted regularly to assess the health status of
the employees and then suitable corrective actions taken The
frequency of PME is once in three years for the employees above 45
years and once in every five years for the employees below 45 years
However no notified disease has been reported so far since
operation of the mine
The summary of the medical checkup held during June to July 2018
is given below
June to July 2018
Total no of employees undergone medical examination 52
Total no of employees undergone IME 10
Total no of employees undergone PME 42
Total no of employees declared FIT 52
Special eye refraction test for drivers amp operators 58
The summary of the medical checkup held during June to July 2017
amp Septrsquo 2017 is given below
June to July 2017
Total no of employees undergone medical examination 34
Total no of employees undergone IME 03
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Total no of employees undergone PME 31
Total no of employees declared FIT 34
Total no of employees for further investigation 01
Total no of employees declared unfit Nil
Special eye refraction test for drivers amp operators 43
Special test for employees engaged in food handling 01
September 2017
Total no of employees undergone medical examination 84
Total no of employees undergone IME 73
Total no of employees undergone PME 11
Total no of employees declared FIT 80
Total no of employees referred to higher medical
centremedical college for further investigation amp
treatment and review after 3 months
04
First Aid in mines includes training and re-training of the staff of
First Aid activity group along with necessary facilities
Close surveillance of work environment and practices which may
affect environment and workerrsquos health and safety
Regular audit of OHS practices under OHSAS 18001 and taking
corrective and preventive measures for non-compliances found if
any
Working of mine as per approved Mining Plan and Environmental
Management Plans
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Nadidih Iron Mine has arrangement with hospital and specialist
doctors and Operation Theater to meet the need demand of urgency of
both its employees and community around For community medical
check-up the Company iswill organize camps at different locations
throughout the year in nearby areas besides medical treatment facilities at
the door step of the villagers through mobile vans and doctors
63 Capital Cost Total cost of proposed project is Rs 200 cores
631 Capital cost already made (Environment)
Sl Head Cost (Rs lac) as on 3132018
1 Preparation cost EIAEMP 200
2 Water tanker 655
3 Construction of RWH structure 7650
4 Plantation 8437
5 Preparation of Site Specific Conservation Plan
15
6
Implementation cost of Site Specific Conservation Plan deposited in CAF account at Divisional Forest Officer Bonai (Sundargarh)
1080
7 Cost incurred in implementation of Site Specific Conservation Plan by project proponent
590
8 Installation cost of Static water Sprinkling System
1288
9 Geo hydrological study 15
10 Leveling amp dump stabilization 1960
11 Construction of retaining wall and garland drain
200
Total 76117
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632 Capital cost to be made (Environment)
SlNo Head Cost (Rs lac) Timeline for implementati
on
1 Garland drains and retaining walls
50 3132020
2 Plantation of dump 120 3132020
3 Pollution control measures 200 3132020
Total 37
633 Recurring cost (Rs lacs)
Sl No
Head Made
As on 31032018
Proposed to be made per
year (For 2018-19 amp 2019-20 )
1 Pollution monitoring and control (including laying charges of coir mats)
5541 55
2 Water sprinkling 12838 150
3 Plantation 5601 45
4 Occupational health 1058 060
5 Environmental Awareness 645 10
6 Dry Fog system at Crushing amp Screening units
6024 34
7 Housekeeping 881 10
8 Static Water Sprinkling System
11126 61
9 Dump terracing 904 060
Total 44618 377
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634 Peripheral Development WorkESR
Peripheral works carried out by Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine of
Ms by Feegrade amp Co Pvt Ltd are follows
64 Corporate Environmental Responsibility
The activities include measures for pollution control environmental
protection and conservation wildlife and forest conservationprotection
measures etc Tentative budget Rs150 Crores per year
SL No
Sector 2014-15 (in Rs)
2015-16 (in Rs)
2016-17 (in Rs)
2017-18 (in Rs)
Proposed expenditure
per year basis
(in Rs)
1 Health care amp drinking water 5430105 1832433 4443343 5372002 5166000
2 Education amp communication 2216351 4787593 2988000 290217 288000
3 Alternative livelihood amp environmental protection
478129 704670 202339 956461 1102000
4 Infrastructure development 4374184 16782486 23521728 14484341 1128750
5 Sports amp culture 18536 115242 538355 50741109 50000
Total 12517305 24222424 31693765 71844130 7734750
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CHAPTER -7
ADDITIONAL STUDIES
71 Public Hearing
The public hearing of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines of Ms Feegrade amp Co (P)
Ltd for enhancement of production capacity of ROM iron ore from 288 MTPA
to 60 MTPA and reduction in dry Processing (crushing screening) of low grade
iron ore from old stacksdumps from 4571 MTPA to 1451 MTPA (total
handling 7451 MTPA) over an area of 121405 hectares at villages Nadikasira
and Rengalbeda Tehsil Koira in Sundargarh District was held on 25th October
2018 at 1030 AM at the Play ground near Nadidih Primary School of Village
Nadikasira
Sri Bhaskar Chandra Turuk OAS (SAG) Additional District Magistrate
Sundargarh supervised and presided over the meeting along with Sri Hemendra
Nath Nayak Regional Officer State Pollution Control Board Rourkela Odisha
At the outset Sri Hemendra Nath Nayak Regional Officer State Pollution
Control Board Rourkela welcomed the public present in the meeting He briefly
described the objective of the public hearing as per the EIA Notification S O
1533 (E) dated 14th September 2006 of the Ministry of Environment Forests amp
CC Govt of India He informed that the date time and venue for conducting
the public hearing of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines of Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
was advertised in the Odia Daily ldquoDharitrirdquo on 22nd September 2018 and the
English Daily ldquoThe New Sunday Expressrdquo on 23rd September 2018
Additional District Magistrate Sundargarh welcomed the public who
were present at the venue for participating in the public hearing and informed
about the objective of the public hearing
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On behalf of the Project Proponent Sri Nihar Ranjan Satpathy Mines
Manager welcomed the dignitaries on the dais and the gathering He gave a brief
description about the proposed expansion for enhancement of production of the
mine He stated that the mine has already obtained necessary approval from
Indian Bureau of Mines for modification of mining plan for enhancement of
production The Environmental Impact Assessment and Environment
Management Plan was prepared as per Term of Reference issued by MoEFampCC
Govt of India Wet drilling controlled blasting water sprinkling on haul road
through fixed water sprinklers and mobile water tankers are being carried out to
control air pollution Coir matting along with grass seeding and plantation has
been undertaken by the mine over the dump slopes for proper dump
management The mine has also constructed retaining wall garland drain
settling tank along the toe of the dumps They have also installed sewage
treatment plant for treatment of domestic waste water generated from the mine
colony and treated water is re-used Plantation has been undertaken over dump
slopes safety zone and other vacant areas He assured that the company will
continue to undertake the above mentioned dump management practices air amp
water pollution control measures during enhancement of production for better
environmental compliance He further stated that company has provided direct
and indirect employment to the local people The company has also undertaken
various peripheral developmental works including free health care facility
drinking water facility educational facility road infrastructure socio-cultural
activities promotion of sports activity livelihood promotion and development
of livestockrsquos He assured that the company will also continue to undertake
these activities during enhancement of production
The Additional District Magistrate Sundargarh invited the public to offer
their views related to the expansion of production of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines
of Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd Most of the public have supported the proposed
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expansion project for employment generation and overall peripheral
development
The issues were raised by the participants in the public hearing
After completion of the deliberation process the Additional District
Magistrate Sundargarh invited the representative of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines
of Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd to present a brief note on the issues related to
the demand and grievances of the local people raised during the public hearing
Accordingly he expressed his views
After deliberation of the above and concluding statement by the
Additional District Magistrate Sundargarh Er Deepak Kumar Sahoo Asst Env
Engineer State Pollution Control Board Rourkela gave vote of thanks at the end
of public hearing
As many as 500 participants had attended the public hearing meeting and
about 172 persons have put their signature in the attendance sheet 38 persons
took part in the deliberation The video recording of the entire proceedings of
the public hearing is there 8 written statements have been received from various
stake holders on the day of public hearing
Time bound action plan of public hearing with financial allocations
Sl No (A)
Issue Raised (B)
Action Taken to be taken
(C)
Amount spendpropos
ed (Rs) Approx (D)
RemarksDate of
completion (E)
1 Construction of a bridge over Karo River for easy movement of villagers
We will apply for necessary approval Work will be started after obtaining necessary permission from State Forest Department competent authority
Rs 6000 Lakh On getting of approval from competent authority The work will be completed within 18 months after approval
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2 Provision of transformer for Koira stadium
Company will take action after consultation of concern authority amp local committee
Rs 500 Lakh May 2019
3 Provision of DG sets for Nadidih Nadikasira amp Rengalbeda villages for uninterrupted power supply during power cut
We will provide DG Supplyconnection during village festivalmarriage ceremony etc
Rs 1500 Lakh Tentative starting date- January 2019 Tentative completion date is March 2020
4 Street lighting in Rengalbeda village
Company will provide street lighting wherever necessary in Rengalbeda village
Rs 10 Lakh December 2019
5 Construction of club house at Kendudihi village
Club house will be constructed by the company
Rs60 Lakhs March 2020
6 Drainage facility at Nididih village
Construction work is under progress
Rs 85 Lakhs February 2019
7 Drinking water facility having bore well with overhead Sintex tank at Guali
We will provide drinking water facility
having bore well with overhead Sintex tank at Guali
Rs 70 Lakhs June 2019
8 Health care facility Free health check ndashup facility extended to all people of the locality are being done by doctor of the company in our dispensary Ambulance service and free medicine are also provided
Rs 80 Lakhs Being done on regular basis
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9 Educational facility to enhance the financial assistance being provided to the private teachers construction of boundary wall around Rengalbeda school premises supply of sporting materials amp school bus facility
The company has undertaken various activities for educational facilities such as construction of class rooms distribution of study materials financial assistance to teachers organizing various competitions The company will continue to undertake further educational facilities
Rs246000- (Financial Assurance to 3 (three) teachers supply of study materials amp arrangement of Quiz competitions)
Being done on regular basis
10 Employment Generation-engagement of local workers
Mines Management have already provided employment to the local people in the mine on priority basis The company will provide employment to the local people on priority basis in future also
11 Income generation and development of the area
The Company has undertaken various developmental works like community infrastructure development village electrification improvement of education facilities development of roads promotion of local sports and culture improvement of local sports amp culture improvement of health care and sanitation For income generation we will provide seeds fertilizers and fruit
Rs20 Lakhs June 2019
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bearing plants to the farmers of Nadikasira amp Rengalbeda villages
12 Deployment of trucktippers of local villagers on priority basis
Already engaged through local truck association which will continue in future also
13 Environment amp Pollution Control- maintenance of the transportation road near Roladipa village water sprinkling over transportation road
It is being done however more thrust will be given by adding one more tanker for water sprinkling on roads
Rs1000 Lakhs December 2018
14 Black-topconcreting of the approach road from Rengalbeda NH to mines along with drainage facilities to control fugitive dust emission during plying of transporting vehicles
The approach road from NH to mine entry gate passes through other mining lease which is maintained by the company from time to time
Rs30 Lakhs Being done on regular basis
15 Implementation of the suggestions as per EMP report for protection of the environment and to control pollution as per guidelines of State Pollution Control Board
It is being done Rs150 Lakhs Being done on regular basis
16 Appointment of Public Relation Officers so that they visit the affected villages for taking necessary mitigative measures
We have already appointed PROCSR personnel to discuss interact with villagers for their suggestion in the matter
Already appointed
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17 Promotion of Agriculturescientific farming in Nadidih village development of 15 nos of successful farmers Plantation of fruit bearing trees in the degraded Govt land
The company is extending full support to local villagers by providing seed fertilizers and other facilities as well creating awareness for scientific cultivation The company will identify and promote successful farmers to represent at the State level Fruit bearing trees are being provided to the villagers every year
Rs100000- for supply of seeds fertilizer training etc
July 2019
18 Financial assistance to the SHGrsquos Infrastructure facility for the SHG for mushroom cultivation
We have provided sewing machines financial assistance is also being given to village SHG towards empowering women and it will be continued in future with additional skill development training
Rs 100000- Being done on regular basis
72 Risk Assessment
Hazard analysis involves identification and quantification of the various
hazards (unsafe conditions) that exist in the mine and plant On the other hand
risk analysis deals with the identification and quantification of risks the
equipment and personnel are exposed to due to accidents expected to arise from
the hazards present in the mine and plant
Risk analysis follows an extensive hazard analysis It involves the
identification and assessment of risks the working group amp neighboring
population are exposed to as a result of hazards present This requires a
thorough knowledge of failure probability credible accident scenario
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vulnerability of populations etc Much of this information is difficult to get or
generate Consequently the risk analysis is often confined to maximum credible
accident studies
ldquoRiskrdquo is defined as a likelihood of Occurrence of an undesired event
(accident injury or death) within a specified period or under specified
circumstances This may be either a frequency or a probability depending on the
circumstances
The term ldquoHazardrdquo is defined as a physical source or situation which may
cause human injury damage to property or the environment or some
combination of these criteria
ldquoDisasterrdquo is defined as a catastrophic situation that causes damage
economic disruptions loss of human life and deterioration of health and health
services on a scale sufficient to warrant an extraordinary response from outside
the affected area or community Disasters occasioned by man are factory fire
explosions and release of toxic gases or chemical substances etc
ldquoAccidentrdquo is an unplanned event which has a probability of causing
personal injury or property damage or both
ldquoEmergencyrdquo is defined as a situation where the resources out pass the
demand This highlights the typical nature of emergency ldquoit will be after
experience that enough is not enoughrdquo in emergency situations Situations of
this kind are avoidable but it is not possible to always avoid them
ldquoEmergency preparednessrdquo is one of the key activities in the overall
management Preparedness though largely dependent upon the response
capability of the persons engaged in direct action will require support from
others in the organization before during and after an emergency
In the sections below the identification of various hazards probable risks
in the mine and plant maximum credible accident analysis consequence
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analysis are addressed which gives a broad identification of risks involved in the
project
73 Scope of Study
Identification of various scenarios
Advance planning to overcome the problem
Actions in case of disaster phase which includes warning evacuation of
personnel rescue relief operations to people affected in mishappening amp
containment of disaster
Nadidihi Iron Mine observes all the rules as described by Director
General Mine amp Safety amp addresses all the associated risks and emergency
situations (both off site amp on site) The mine is certified by ISO 90012015 ISO
14001 2015 OHSAS 18001 2007 amp SA 80002014
731 Risk Assessment
(i) Surface fire
(ii) Failure of waste dump
(iii) Failure of pit slope
(iv) Lubricant amp HSD storage chambers tankers
(v) Storage of explosive in the magazine
732 Disaster due to surface fire
Sufficient fire extinguishers have been installed at selected locations on
surface like Workshop Garage Diesel depot Stores etc Besides sufficient
water hydrants with sufficient hose pipes will be made available at designated
locations for fire protection Action will be taken as per on site and off site
emergency planning
However following steps are taken to deal with the disaster due to surface
fire
Cordoning of the area
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Shifting injured personnel if any to hospital
Arranging water tanker fire brigade to deal with the fire
Roll call to search for missing person
Assessing the impact and restore the normal situation
Investigating reasons for failure and taking necessary corrective action to
prevent reoccurrence
733 Disaster due to failure of waste dump Sliding of waste dump causes more hazards as compared with quarry
slope failure Hence it is imperative that the degree of hazard against potential
failure of waste dump slope should be identified and precautionary measures
adopted However during the operation of last decade no waste dump failure
has been reported
All measures for scientific mining are being taken for stabilization of
dumps Use of geo-textiles tree plantations and grass patching on the dump are
being implemented to stabilize the waste dump The details are given below
1 Gullies are provided for flow of water from the waste dump to prevent
erosion of waste dump here and there due to erratic flow of rainwater
2 On the slope of the terrace small pits of 05 x 05 x 05 M are made and
seedlings planted and also over the 15 M width of terrace from edge of the
bench similar plantation are done so that the bench slope and consequently
the waste dump slope gets stabilized
3 A stone barriertoe wall is constructed all around the waste dumps on
down side to prevent waste dump wash-off material being carried out of
the dump area and mixing with the general drainage system The toe wall
acts as wedge and prevent its slippingfailure
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4 A garland drain along with settling tank is constructed all around the
waste dump area for smooth flow and settling of suspended solids water
and safety of the dump
734 Disaster due to failure of PIT slope The benches are kept up to 9m height As the depth planned is shallow
and the iron ore in which benches are to be made is very strong in nature no
failure of pit slope is anticipated More so there are no weak strata at top or in
subsequent layers The ultimate quarry slope is designed at 450 angles Hence
no pit slope failure is envisaged
735 Damage due to lubricant and HSD storage chamberstankers
The following are required to deal with the emergency
(a) Shifting of injured personnel if any to the hospital
(b) Cordoning of the area
(c) Plugging the leakages as far as possible
(d) Preventing spillages to spread to larger areas
(e) To collect the spilled material as far as possible
(f) Scrapping the contaminated ground if possible and dispose of the
same as oily waste
(g) Assessing the impact and cause of the incident
(h) Taking necessary corrective action to prevent such type of incidents
in future
736 Possible dangers due to storage of explosives in the magazine
There is no explosive magazine in the mine Blasting will be carried out by
the vendors approved by PESO whenever required So there is no possibility for
hazard occurrence by Explosive Magazine
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737 Appointment of personnel and definition of duties
In order to prevent emergency situations the roles and responsibilities have
been established Similarly documented procedure is in place with the roles and
responsibilities defined and the actions to be taken in case of emergency The
inspection team dealing with emergency situations are trained and re-trained
from time to time and the effectiveness of the procedures reviewed
738 Emergency Control Centers The emergency control center is the place from where the operations to
handle the emergency is directed and coordinated It is attended by the site main
controller key personnel and the senior officers of the fire and police services
The center is equipped to receive and transmit information and directions
from and to the incident controller and other areas of the works as well as from
outside
Emergency control centers contain the following
a) An adequate number of external telephones
b) An adequate number of internal telephones
c) A work plan to show
i) Areas where there are inventories of LPG HSD etc
ii) Sources of safety equipment
iii) The fire-fighting system and additional sources of water
iv) Site entrances and roadways including up-to-date information on
road networkrsquos
v) Assembly points
vi) The work location in relation to the surrounding community
vii) Lorry park
d) A nominal roll of employee
e) A list of key personnel with addresses telephone number etc
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The emergency control center should be located at Central place if
possible
739 Action on site The primary purpose of the on-site emergency plan is to control and
contain the incident and so as to prevent it from spreading to nearby areas It is
not possible to cover every eventuality in the plan and the successful handling of
the emergency will depend on appropriate action and decisions being taken on
the spot Other important aspects to be considered include the following
a) Evacuation of non essential personnel
b) Accounting for personnel affected
c) Access to record and communicate the information to the friends
and relatives of the affected personnel
d) Public relation
e) Rehabilitation of the affected persons
7310 Post disaster analysis and evaluation When the emergency is over the team will carry out a detailed analysis of
the causes of the accident evaluate the influence of various factors and take
necessary measures for future At the same time the adequacy of the Disaster
Preparedness Plan will be evaluated and shortcoming if any will be rectified for
subsequent improvement of the plan
7311 Emergency services The provision of following emergency services has been made available in
the existing plant
a) Fire protection system
b) Medical facilities
c) Rescue facilities
d) Mine safety arrangements
e) Emergency action within 15 minutes of occurrence
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7312 Off-site emergency plan Introduction
The off-site emergency plan is an integral part of any major hazard control
system They are the accidents identified by the management which could affect
people and the environment outside the works Thus the off-site plan follows
logically from the analysis 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 is likely to rest either with the
works management or with the local authority
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
Organization Details of command structure warning systems implementation procedures
emergency control centers Names and appointments of incident controller site
main controller their deputies and other key personnel
Communication
Identification of personnel involved communication center call signs network
list of telephone numbers
Special emergency equipment
Details of availability and location of heavy lifting gear bulldozers specified
fire-fighting equipment fireboats
Voluntary Organizations
Details of organisers telephone numbers resources etc
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Meteorological information
Arrangements for obtaining details of weather conditions prevailing at the time
and weather forecasts
Humanitarian arrangements
Transport evacuation centers emergency feeding treatment of injured first aid
ambulances temporary mortuaries
Public information
Arrangements for (a) dealing with the media-press office (b) informing relatives
etc
Assessment
Arrangements for (a) collecting information on the causes of the emergency (b)
reviewing the efficiency and effectiveness of all aspects of the emergency plan
Role of the emergency co-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 on to a senior authority
administrator
Role of major hazard works management The role of works management in off-site emergency planning will be to
establish liaison with those preparing the plans and to provide information
appropriate to such plans
Advice shall be provided by works management to all the outside organizations
which may involve in handling the emergency off-site and which may need to
familiarize themselves with some of the technical aspects of the works activities
eg emergency services medical departments etc
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Role of the Fire authorities The control of fire normally is the responsibility of the senior fire brigade officer
on arrival at the site The senior fire brigade officer may also have a similar
responsibility for other events such as explosions and toxic releases Fire
authorities having major works in their area will have familiarized themselves
with the location on site of all stores of flammable materials water and foam
supply point and fire-fighting equipments
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 will 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
74 Disaster Management and Risk Assessment in the Nadidih Iron amp
Manganese Mine
As it is an opencast mine there is no chance of any landslides subsidence
flood fire failure etc Inspite of this there may be some disaster causing hazards
in the mine which are follows
i) Vehicle movement related hazards and accidents
ii) Fire related hazards of HEMM amp Dumpers
iii) Operating of HEMM below HTLT line or over live cable
iv) Hazards associated with blasting
v) Hazards of noise dust during drilling drilling of misfire hole etc
vi) Hazards like dump failure
vii) Hazards during ore processing and related accidents
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Considering all the disaster causing hazards as above the lessee is already
arranged for well trained officers and staffs in the mines to manage the
problems Nearby hospitals are in Joda (25 km) amp Koira (7km) The lessee has
also dispensary at mines site which is equipped with Doctors medicines etc
75 Social Impact Assessment
Study will be done after Public hearing The action plan will be based on
Public Consultation meeting reflecting sentiments of society around Common
concerns will be taken care of as per the Action Plan It will also conform to the
Social activities concern in Chapter-3
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Organisation Chart to Handle Accidents Other Than Fire
Foremanshift in-charge
Actions by persons amp security personnel
Siren
Mines Manager HoD (Plant) Medical Officer Safety Officer Security Officer
Ambulance amp First Aid Team
Workmenrsquo Inspector Rescue Team
Start operation For rescue amp firest
aid
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CHAPTER -8
PROJECT BENEFITS
81 Employment Potential
The present mine operations have given opportunity to 346 people of
direct employment and equal no of people are benefitted indirectly During
expansion activities as proposed under this project there may by opportunity
for direct employment of about 80 more people and indirect employment of 120
people So there will be total new engagement of 200 manpower due to
enhancement of the project
Indirect employment will be generated through handling of material
transport etc which will improve social amp economic standing of the people in
the locality
811 Welfare facilities to workers Canteen amp Rest room
Company is providing a Canteen to cater to the needs of the workers The
canteen supplies subsidized food items during breakfast amp Lunch and
supplies tea and snacks during the three shifts
Company is also providing rest room for the workmen to take rest during
their TiffinLunch time
Uniforms
Company has been providing uniforms safety shoes helmet and other
personal protective equipments to all its workers Company also provides
Rain coats and Gumboots as and when required
Occupational Health
1 For providing medical facilities to its workers company is providing well
equipped Occupational Health Center One doctor having MBBS
qualification along with paramedical staff is available to meet the
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requirements of the workers Medicines are supplied to the workers as per
the prescription of the attending doctor In case of any emergency
company provides ambulance to shift the patient to an ESImajor
hospital
2 First-Aid training has been provided to employees to handle emergency
situation
3 Yoga training is being carried out at regular intervals and this will be
carried out in future too
4 IME and PME are being carried out at regular intervals
5 Ear plugmuff has been provided to the workers engaged in noise prone
zone
6 High quality nose masks are provided to the workers engaged in dusty
areas
7 Mobile safety van is being utilized to create awareness about latest safety
measures
8 An ambulance is available to the workers for carrying the patients to
nearby health centre or hospitals
Sports club amp Library
The company is providing every year funds to the sports committee which
conducts games and sports among the workers and their children The
company provides sports material in the club and reading material in the
library
82 Rural Employment
The workers who will be employed in the mine during expansion will
result in additional local direct employment It will also generate indirect
employment to local people
Further local people of surrounding area will be encouraged to give their
services through contractors engaged for various activities amp development work
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821 Roads
The company has contributed generously for development of adjacent
road side greenery
822 Literacy campaign
The Company is regularly organizing Total Literacy Campaign in the area
The company is also utilizing its officers for spreading literacy in the area
Company is providing special thrust on uplifting the education in the area
Company is also providing financial assistance to the teachers of schools located
nearby mine areas Uniforms and other study material are regularly given to the
students of the schools Benches and school material are also provided to the
schools
823 Medical assistance
a) Eye Camp
Eye camp(s) are arranged regularly for the local people
b) Blood Donation Camp
The Company participates generously for organizing blood donation
camp(s) at the locality
c) Health camps
The company is organising free health camp(s) in nearby localities and
distributes medicines amongst them
The Company is contributing generously for the health camps
conducted by other voluntary organization(s)
824 Eradication of child labour
The company is conducting awareness programmes for elimination of
child labour Peoplersquos representatives and local body representatives are
involved in the programmes
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825 Library sports and cultural facilities
The Company is encouraging Art and Cultural talent in the nearby
villages of the mine
Company is regularly organizing tournaments and also sponsoring the
players for promotion of sports in the area
83 Peripheral Development
CSR activities under taken by Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mine of Ms Feegrade amp
Co Pvt Ltd are given below
1 Health care
2 Education amp communication
3 Sustainable livelihood
4 Infrastructure development
5 Culture and sports
This includes following
1 Plantation amp distribution of fruit bearing species in surrounding
villages
2 Water sprinkling on village roads
3 Provision of drinking water in surrounding villages (hand pumps tube
wells with overhead tanks at common public places in surrounding
villages)
4 Medical facility to villagers which includes regular health check-up by
doctor regular health camps distribution of mosquito nets among
surrounding villagers spraying for eradication of malaria and other
allied activities
5 Repair of village and transport roads
6 Promotion of educational facilities (construction of school buildings
financial assistance to school teachers distribution of school uniform
and study material provision of essential items for night schools)
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7 Promotion of sports activities (organizing tournaments for various
sports activities and distribution of sports material jersey etc among
local youth)
8 Distribution of traditional instruments for promoting the cultural
heritage of the area
9 Vocational training to youths for self employment
10 Creation of woman employment through Self Help Groups (SHG)
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CHAPTER-9
SUMMARY AND CONCLUSTION
91 Project Description
911 Background
The Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine covering an area of 121405 ha of
Ms Feegrade and Company (P) Ltd is one of the oldest mine in the
Koira mining sector has been in operation since January 1961 The
company has its registered office at Barbil District Sundargarh Odisha
The sized iron ore from this mine caters to the market demand of sponge
pig ironsteel plants of India Iron ore fine (crushed as well as natural
fines) from mine is supplied for domestic consumption to various pellet
plants as well as exported to China amp other countries
In pursuance to section 8-A (6) of MMDR Amendment Act 2015 the
mining lease period has been extended up to 31032020 by execution of
a Supplementary Lease Deed on 02052015 over an area of 121405
hectares
The Total lease area of the mine is 121405 ha consisting of 8987 ha forest
land and 31535 ha non-forest land Stage-II Clearance was received vide
letter no 8 (21)262003-FCE dated 16032006 for an area of 39309 ha
Stage-II Forest clearance for 45118 ha of additional forest amp deemed DLC
forest land for mining and allied activities (including 8036 ha of forest
land for safety zone) has also been accorded vide F No 8-682011-FC dt
30102013 by MoEFampCC The lessee has applied for surrender of 5443
ha forest land which is under process
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At present due to increase in market demand the management wishes to
enhance Iron Ore Production Capacity of the mine from 288 million TPA
to 60 million TPA and reduction in dry processing (crushingscreening)
from 4571 million TPA to 1451 million TPA of low grade ore from old
dumpsstacks (keeping total handling unchanged from the last EC ie
7451 million TPA)
The mine was accorded Environmental Clearance vide Ministryrsquos letter
no J-110151362012-IAII (M) dated 10042015 for 288 million TPA
ROM and dry processing of 4571 million TPA of low grade iron ore by
reworking of old dumps thus total handling of 7451 million TPA and
installation of wet beneficiation plant of 1142 million TPA capacity and
production of 00036 million TPA of Manganese ore Further the
Installation of wet beneficiation plant of 1142 million TPA capacity has
been amended by deleting by Ministry of Environment Forests and
Climate Change on request of Project Proponent vide letter no J-
110151362012-IAII (M) dated 09112015Total handling of iron ore was
7451 million TPA to get 590 million TPA of processed iron ore of grade
+55 and balance of grade ndash 55
The statutory requirements under the provisions of Mineral Conservation
and Development Rules (MCDR) 1988 have been fulfilled by getting the
Mine Plan approved from time to time It is a working mine Latest
approval of modification of Mining plan by Indian Bureau of Mines vide
letter No MPMPM24-ORIBHU2016-177405 dated 30122016 is
valid up to 3132020 for the target production is 60 million TPA of iron
ore
In accordance with Environment Impact Assessment Notification of 2006
Ministry of Environment and Forests it is mandatory to obtain
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environment clearance by submitting Form-I and prefeasibility report to
carry out the mining activities for proposed expansion However the E C
proposal is subject to all other statutory clearance
The presentation for Terms of Reference (TOR) was made on 21062018
before EAC and prescribed TOR was received vide letter No J-
110152492016-IAII (M) dated 3172018
912 Project Description
The mine is located in Sundargarh district of Odisha on the Barbil
Rourkela state highway No 10 at a distance of 24 km from Barbil the
nearest rail-head
Road distances to other important towns are Barajamda 31km Keonjhar
82 km Rourkela 131 km and Jamshedpur 172 km (nearest Air Port)
The highest and lowest contours within lease are 615 m and 534 m
respectively
The iron and manganese ore bodies and associated rocks of Banded
Hematite quartzites shales phyllites and tuffs are rock units of pre
Cambrian Iron ore Series of Singhbhum-Keonjhar-Bonai range The
formations are highly folded The Nadidih and other deposit of iron ore
and manganese are developed over the eastern part of overturned
western limb of the major syncline The younger rocks of Kolhan series
consisting of sandstones limestones and shales While iron ore is formed
as a result of enrichment of banded hematite quartzite manganese occurs
sporadically within the lower shales or phyllites and as concentrations
within the laterite capping formed over manganiferous rocks
Total reserve of ROM ore (proved amp probable) for both high grade amp low
grade ore will be 2802 million tonnes As per the target production 6
million tonne per annum from mine excavation the total life of mine will
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be 5 years Total reserve of ROM ore of Mn ore will be 115615 MT As per
the target production 3600 tonne per annum from mine excavation the
total life of mine will be 321 years say 3 years
The life of mine will be increased
i) If the reserve will increase due to ongoing exploration
ii) If the maximum target production will not be achieved due to
statutory problems
iii) If the threshold value will decrease from 45 Fe in that case total
reserve amp resources will increase
In this mine another 19384 million tonnes of low grade iron ore is present in
form of old dumpsstacks
92 Description of the Environment
921 Meteorological study
The maximum amp minimum temperature relative humidity () amp Rainfall
(mm) recorded during the season are given below
922 Ambient Air Quality
Ambient air quality was monitored at 8 locations within 10 km radius of the
project site The overall Maximum and Minimum values are discussed below
Sr No Month
Parameter
Temperature (0C) Humidity () Rain fall
Max Min Max Min mm
1 March18 4037 1805 9999 711 220
2 April18 4257 1938 9999 987 138
3 May18 4317 2187 9598 1688 380
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Out of 8 locations the maximum Respirable Particulate Matter (PM10) was
found within lease (8550 microgm3) amp minimum value (5048 microgm3) was found in
Kashira village
Out of 8 locations the maximum Fine Particulate Matter (PM25) was found
within lease (5653 microgm3) amp minimum value (2681 microgm3) was found in Kashira
village
Highest SO2 (1676 microgm3) value was within lease and lowest SO2 value (654
microgm3) in Jhirapani village
Similarly highest NO2 (2717 microgcum) value was found within in lease and
lowest NO2 value (1041 microgcum) was recorded at Shankhaparha village
923 Water Quality
The water quality monitoring was done at 7 locations within 10 km radius
area of lease Out of 7 samples collected from different locations 3 are from surface
water and 4 samples are from ground water drinking water
SNo Parameter PM10(microgm3) PM25(microgm3) SO2(microgm3) NO2(microgm3)
Locations Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min
1 Guest house 8125 6274 5067 3310 1432 950 2096 1340
2 Within lease area
8550 6571 5653 3668 1676 954 2717 1490
3 Rengalbeda
7831 5952 5158 3942 1133 751 1701 1069
4 Parulipada 8067 6134 5092 3428 1385 871 2138 1322
5 Kalta 7338 5948 4748 3298 1134 870 2145 1149
6 Kashira 6809 5048 4548 2681 1256 760 2146 1221
7 Jhirapani 6831 5130 4695 3499 1229 654 2315 1141
8 Shankhaparha 7090 5648 5039 3598 1268 656 2172 1041
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9231 Surface water
The water samples are from Karo Nadi (upstream SW-1) Karo Nadi
(downstream SW-2) and Topadih Nala (SW-3) Result of relevant parameters are
given below
Code No pH TDS
(mgl)
Chloride
(mgl)
Fluoride
(mgl)
Nitrate
(mgl)
Iron
(mgl)
Total Coliform
(MPN100ml)
SW-1 71 12300 180 026 852 0140 210
SW-2 73 14500 2020 030 1102 0120 300
SW-3 70 12100 2400 042 1360 0320 260
Desirable Limits
IS 2296 (Class C)
65-85 1500 600 150 5000 5000 5000
The result shows that the contribution due to the mining is negligible All the
parameters are well within the prescribed limit of IS 2296 (Class C)
9232 Ground Water
The water samples are from Borewell (Guest House GW-1) GW-2
Regelbeda Village (Hand Pump) GW-3 Kendudih Village (Hand Pump) and GW-4
Kalata Result of relevant parameters are given below
Code No
pH
Chloride
(mgl)
Fluoride
(mgl)
Nitrate
(mgl)
Iron
(mgl)
Hardness
(mgl)
Total Coliform
(MPN100ml)
GW-1 71 2200 052 532 0098 17200 Absent
GW-2 73 3200 047 1020 0150 18000 Absent
GW-3 75 3600 062 1020 0210 19600 Absent
GW-4 76 3000 048 1650 0220 16800 Absent
Desirable Limits
IS 10500 65-85 250 100 4500 030 300 Absent
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The result shows that the contribution due to the mining is negligible All the
parameters are well within the prescribed limit of IS 10500
924 Noise Level
The noise level survey was carried out at 8 locations and the details of the
survey are given hereunder
Station Code
Noise level in dB(A)
Max Min Day (leq)
Night (leq)
Ambient Noise Level (dBA)
N1 Guest house 705 445 685 468
N2 Within lease area 698 443 646 469
N3 Rengalbeda 598 428 548 435
N4 Parulipada 576 426 546 439
N5 Kalta 556 416 526 436
N6 Kashira 516 406 452 421
N7 Jhirapani 530 425 508 436
N8 Shankhaparha 534 435 505 440
Ambient noise level within Lease (N-1amp N-2) were found to be 685 amp 646
dB (A) at day time and 468 amp 469 dB (A) at night time respectively All the values
are well within the prescribed limit of 75 and 70 dB (A) for industrial area in day
and night time respectively Near Regelbeda (N-3) Parulipada (N-4) Kalta (N-5)
Kashira (N-6) Jhirapani (N-7) and Shankhaparha (N-8) the noise levels were also
within the prescribed limit 55 dB(A) amp 45 dB(A) for residential area in day and
night time respectively
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925 Demographic Features
Demographic features and other Statistics for the Study Area (Rural Area) as per Census 2011
Sl Details No
1 Total population 28694
2 No of House hold 6453
3 Average family size 445
4 Average no of house hold per village 403
5 Average population per village 1793
6 Sex ratio ndashfemales per thousand males 1013
7 Percent of male population to total population 4967
8 Percent of female population to total population 5033
9 Percent of SC population to the total population 619
10 Percent of ST population to the total population 6665
11 Percent of literate population to the total population 5331
12 Percent of Male literate population to the total population
3087
13 Percent of Female literate population to the total population
2244
14 Percent of main worker to the total population 2371
15 Percent of marginal worker to the total population 1653
16 Percent of non worker to the total population 5976
926 Flora amp Fauna
The survey has not indicated the presence of any rare endangered or
endemic species within the lease area The lost vegetation can be reproduced
elsewhere The fauna reported in this area are not of any rare species and are all
common migratory type
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927 Land use
Major land useland cover categories of study area
Sl No
Category Area (in ha)
of the Study area
1 Forest land 32876 7271
2 Waste land 8681 1920
3 Water bodies 203 045
4 Mining Area 1912 423
5 Agricultural land
815 180
6 Built up land 729 161
TOTAL 45216 100
928 Anticipated Environmental Impact amp Mitigation Measures
Impact due to proposed
expansion
Environmental Management
measures existing amp proposed
Climate
The activities envisaged will have
negligible impact on the climate
However further measures will
be taken for control of emission of
dust etc
Provision of water sprinkling will be
more frequent
Topography
At present mining operation is at
an RL of 533 m which will go up
to RL of 497 m during the year
2018-19 But during 2019-20 this
will go up to RL 470 m Water
table is at RL 488 m Hence the
The Lessee is already under process
to obtain the prior permission from
the statutory authority for working
below the ground water table A
detailed ldquoHydro Geological study
Reportrdquo is under process by an
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Impact due to proposed
expansion
Environmental Management
measures existing amp proposed
mine working will go below water
table
Agency An undertaking regarding
the above study and permission
from statutory authority is enclosed
After receiving permission during
2019-20 the de watered quantum of
water will be used for dust
suppression artificial recharge of
ground water by putting it in
separate rainwater harvesting pond
During rainy season rain water
through 6 nos of catchment area
will be stored partly in D-pit in N-
pit and in manganese pit settling
tank etc through different channels
Then this water will be used for
sprinkling in mine road for
plantation amp other dust
suppression 2 nos of 30 HP motors
will be used for pumping The
water stored in the quarry usual
passes through cracks and fissures
and ultimately recharge the ground
water
Land use
Land disturbed due to mining will
increase from the present 427 ha
to 58613 ha Area used for
dumping will be 27889 ha
At present 7540 hectares of area is
present as green belt as safety zone At
the end of the plan period
approximately 12134 hectares of area
will be converted to green belt and
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Impact due to proposed
expansion
Environmental Management
measures existing amp proposed
plantation At the end of life of the mine
approximately 41789 hectare of
exhausted quarry will be back filled and
covered with plantation and 16824 ha
area will be covered under bench
plantation
Solid waste
management
Total 8300748 m3 of waste material
exists at present (2017-18)
Waste generation during balance
period of Modification of mining
scheme period (2018-19 to 2019-
20)-908725 m3
Another 2362340 m3 of the waste
material will be Produced during
life of mine
The waste material generated will be
dumped partly in preselected dump
yards amp partly used for backfilling
Drainage
No change in the existing
drainage pattern due to the
proposed increase in production
To guide run off from dumps
Garland drains are provided The
run off in general will also be
directed through the drainage
channels To control the velocity of
water flow and for better settling of
suspended solids settling pits and
check dams are provided
Air quality
Due to the increase in production
the dust particles can increase
unless proper control measures
are taken at planning stage
Drills have inbuilt air pollution
control system Wet drilling system is
adopted Regular water spraying on
haulage roads amp ore handling sites
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Impact due to proposed
expansion
Environmental Management
measures existing amp proposed
screening plant etc will be continued
Mineral
Processing plants have dry fog
system at all discharging points to
control dust emission
Water quality No change in the existing status is
envisaged
Necessary control measures like
chlorination etc in the wells in the
vicinity will be continued Chances of
flow of sedimentssilt will be
minimized
Water
requirement
The water requirement is 9935
KLPD (surface water 7675 KLPD
ground water 226 KLPD)
Water from Karo river is used for this
purpose Rain water harvesting
systems have already been developed
within the lease area
Noise level
The contribution of noise due to
increase in no of vehicles crushers
etc
To keep the noise level within limits
proper maintenance of machineries
will further be improved as well as
regular monitoring
Ground
vibration
There will be change in ground
vibration as there will be increase
in drilling blasting etc
Established blast design are being
followed as per the recommendations
of CIMFR and will be continued
Flora amp
Fauna
No threatened endangered or
endemic species of flora or fauna
within the core zone is reported
Necessary conservation measures
shall be ensured as per the site
specific wild life conservation plan
At present 7540 hectares of area is
present as green belt as safety zone
At the end of the plan period
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Impact due to proposed
expansion
Environmental Management
measures existing amp proposed
approximately 12134 hectares of
area will be converted to green belt
and plantation At the end of life of
the mine approximately 41789
hectare of exhausted quarry will be
back filled and covered with
plantation and 16824 ha area will be
covered under bench plantation
Socio-
economic
The present mine operations have
given opportunity to 346 people of
direct employment and equal no
of people are benefitted indirectly
During expansion activities of the
plant there may be opportunity
for direct employment of about 80
more people and indirect
employment of 120 people So
there will be total new
engagement of 200 manpower due
to enhancement of the project
The project authority is also carrying
out adequate peripheral development
jobs This work will also continue in
future
929 Environmental Monitoring Programme
To evaluate the effectiveness of environmental management programme
regular monitoring of the significant environmental parameters will be taken up
The schedule duration and parameters to be monitored are shown as under
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Sl No
Description of parameters Schedule amp duration of monitoring
1 Air Quality
Five ambient air quality-monitoring stations will be established in the core amp buffer zone for PM10 PM25 SO2 NO2 and CO Location of the ambient air quality stations will be decided based on the meteorological data topographical features and environmentally and ecologically sensitive targets
One sample (24 hourly) per day 2 days week and 12 weeks twice a year
2 Water Quality
Water quality of Karo river amp ground water will be monitored
Physico-chemical and biological parameters in each season
3 Water flow Karo river in each season
4 Vehicular emissions Regular Monitoring
5 Noise level Regular Monitoring
6 Soil quality Every year in dry season on all plantation areas
7 Flora amp fauna Once in 2 years
8 Socio-economic Once in 4 years
9210 Project Benefits
The present mine operations have given opportunity to 346 people of direct
employment and equal no of people are benefitted indirectly During
expansion activities there may be opportunity for direct employment of about
80 more people and indirect employment of 120 people So there will be total
new engagement of 200 manpower
For providing medical facilities to its workers company is providing well
equipped Occupational Health Center One doctor having MBBS qualification
along with paramedical staff is available to meet the requirements of the
workers Medicines are supplied to the workers as per the prescription of the
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attending doctor In case of any emergency company provides ambulance to
shift the patient to an ESImajor hospital
Company will provide permanent or temporary employment to local people
based on their qualification and as amp when required
The Company will organize Total Literacy Campaign in the area It will adopt
a village and help it in total literacy achievement The company will use the
services of its officers for spreading literacy in the area
The company will organise free health check-up camps in nearby locality and
distribute medicines amongst the poor
The company does not engage any child labour Further it will conduct
awareness programmes for elimination of child labour in the community
around
9211 Environmental Management Plan
The Environmental impacts and their Management Plan have been discussed
in detail in the above table The capital cost of the project has been estimated to be
Rs 200 crores including the environmental safeguards and there is a plan for
recurring expenditure of Rs 377 lacs per year
9212 Conclusion
The mine has an established environment cell with qualified and
experienced staff from the environmental field and the entire environmental
management system is guided by the documented Environmental Policy of the
Company The Company is admired for implementation of best environmental
practices and compliances to applicable statutory requirements The Environmental
Clearance proposed for the project will encourage the Company towards excellence
of environmental practices and development of people around the mine
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CHAPTER - 10
DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANT
Ecomen Laboratories Pvt Ltd a multi-disciplinary professionally managed
environmental consultancy services organization with an environmental
laboratory accredited by NABL and with over 25 years standing operates in 18
States of India
It has following accreditations to its credit 1 National Accreditation Board for Education and Training Quality Council of
India (NABET- QCI)
2 National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL)
International Accreditation ISO17025
3 Gazette Notified Laboratory by Ministry of Environment amp Forest and Climate
Change (MOEFCC)
4 Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSAS 180012007)
5 Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) for Ambient Air Quality
Monitoring and Testing
6 Empanelled Consultant with State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) -Odisha
Participates in Proficiency test conducted by CPCBamp scored 100 many times
CPCB had selected Ecomenrsquos laboratory to analyze the samples of
identified industries jointly along with them pursuant to Honrsquoble NGT
order dated 05082014 amp 08122016
Our Range of Services Include
1 Preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) amp Environmental
Management Plan (EMP) and subsequent Environment Clearance from
MOEFCC SEIAA NOC Consent from Pollution Control Board
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2 Generation of Baseline data as per Environment (Protection) Act 1986 ie
Environmental Monitoring [Air Water (Ground Water amp Surface water)
Noise Soil] Testing and Studies like Flora Fauna Socio Economic Land
Use Ground Water
3 Minerals testing [in line with IBM directives that only NABL accredited
lab can do Mineralrsquos Testing]
4 Coal testing analysis
5 Forest proposal for dereservation amp clearance Wild Life Management
Plan
6 Groundwater survey Water balance assessment amp Geo hydrological study
7 Water management recovery recycling and reuse of waste water Rain
Water Harvesting commissioning of Piezometers
8 Thematic mapping using Remote Sensing GIS amp GPS Preparing Land
useLand cover maps Digital Image processing
9 Environmental Audit Risk Assessment Disaster Management plan amp
Compliance monitoring amp report
10 Training programme Environment and Forest Clearance Process
To create awareness leading to skill development in
the 12 Functional Areas of Environment Clearance
as prescribed by NABET ndashQCI
11 ETPSTP operation amp Maintenance
Achievements
93 EIAEMPs approval
50 Major Monitoring assessments all over India
50 specialized studies
10 World Bank funded projects
Case studies awarded by MoEFampCC
Setting site Labs
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Awards
Mr R N Bhargava Ecomen is recipient of many prestigious awards as given below
i) lsquoSilver Medalrsquo from Mining Geological and Metallurgical Institute of India
[MGMI] for the paper lsquoNoamundi ndash Long Range Programme and Mine
Planningrsquo [1969]
ii) lsquoNational Consultantrsquo of MoEF in lsquoIndustrial Pollution Prevention Projectrsquo Gap
Analysis of some State Pollution Control Boardrsquos Laboratories conducted a
National Workshop [2001]
iii) lsquoCertificate of Excellencersquo for Implementation of World Bank funded Rural
Drinking Water amp Environment amp Sanitation project (2002)
iv) lsquoLMA Creativity amp Innovation Award 2014rsquo for very significant contribution
in any walk of life in India or abroad by way of his her innovation or
creativity
v) lsquoUdyog Ratan Awardrsquo for the outstanding performance in the field of
economic amp industrial development of the industry in the country and
lsquoExcellence Awardrsquo for Ecomen for its class and quality services from
Institute of Economic Studies New Delhi (2015)
vi) lsquoLife Time Achievement Award 2015rsquo to a Mining Engineer by Mining
Engineers Association of India
vii) lsquoEminent Engineer Award (2017)rsquo by Institute of Engineerrsquos India on
consideration of eminence and contribution in the discipline of Environmental
Engineering
viii) Many more
Our Clients Projects experience
Our clients include major Corporates[ apart from World Bank aided projectsamp
MOEFCC assigned case studies] Tata Steel Mines Rungtas NMDC CMPDI
Heidelberg Reliance Ambuja Cements J P Group Everest Industries LampT
NTPC etc etc
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Our Resources
Ecomen distinguishes itself by outstanding experience vision and exposure of
its key functionaries experts ampspecialists in Industrial Mining and
Environmental disciplines as also Socio - Economic Public Health amp Sanitation
Forestry and Management areas
Ecomen has inherent expertise in the Chairman Mr R N Bhargava (Ex Executive
Officer TATA Steel) with 57years of experience in three disciplines
Environment Mining and Management supplemented by expertise of Dr K L
Satapathy M D of the Company and professional Board of Directors
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CHAPTER - 1
INTRODUCTION
The Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine covering an area of 121405 ha of
Ms Feegrade and Company (P) Ltd is one of the oldest mine in the Koira
mining sector has been in operation since January 1961 The company has its
registered office at Barbil District Sundargarh Odisha The sized iron ore from
this mine caters to the market demand of spongepig ironsteel plants of India
Iron ore fine (crushed as well as natural fines) from mine is supplied for
domestic consumption to various pellet plants as well as exported to China amp
other countries
In pursuance to section 8-A (6) of MMDR Amendment Act 2015 the
mining lease period has been extended up to 31032020 by execution of a
Supplementary Lease Deed on 02052015 over an area of 121405 hectares
The Total lease area of the mine is 121405 ha consisting of 8987 ha forest
land and 31535 ha non-forest land Stage-II Clearance was received vide letter
no 8 (21)262003-FCE dated 16032006 for an area of 39309 ha Stage-II Forest
clearance for 45118 ha of additional forest amp deemed DLC forest land for
mining and allied activities (including 8036 ha of forest land for safety zone)
has also been accorded vide F No 8-682011-FC dt 30102013 by MoEFampCC
The lessee has applied for surrender of 5443 ha forest land which is under
process
At present due to increase in market demand the management wishes to
enhance Iron Ore Production Capacity of the mine from 288 million TPA to 60
million TPA and reduction in dry processing (crushingscreening) from 4571
million TPA to 1451 million TPA of low grade ore from old dumpsstacks
(keeping total handling unchanged from the last EC ie 7451 million TPA)
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The mine was accorded Environmental Clearance vide Ministryrsquos letter
no J-110151362012-IAII (M) dated 10042015 for 288 million TPA ROM and
dry processing of 4571 million TPA of low grade iron ore by reworking of old
dumps thus total handling of 7451 million TPA and installation of wet
beneficiation plant of 1142 million TPA capacity and production of 00036
million TPA of Manganese ore Further the Installation of wet beneficiation
plant of 1142 million TPA capacity has been removed through amendment of
above EC order by Ministry of Environment Forests and Climate Change on
request of Project Proponent vide letter no J-110151362012-IAII (M) dated
09112015Total handling of iron ore is 7451 million TPA to get 590 million TPA
of processed iron ore of grade +55 and balance of grade ndash 55 At present
mine has achieved a production capacity of 288 million TPA
The statutory requirements under the provisions of Mineral Conservation
and Development Rules (MCDR) 1988 have been fulfilled by getting the Mine
Plan approved from time to time It is a working mine Latest approval of
modification of Mining plan by Indian Bureau of Mines vide letter No
MPMFM24-ORIBHU2016-177405 dated 30122016 is valid up to
3132020 for the target production is 60 million TPA of ROM iron ore In
current financial year (2018-19) 1036532920 tonne of iron ore produced by the
mine for the period April-July 2018
As on date there are 2 legal cases pending for this project
1 A Court case no 2(C) C 512013 has been filed in the court of SDJM Bonai
Sundargarh for violation of Sec15 of the Environment (Protection) Act 1986
The said case has been stayed on 28012014 by the Honrsquoble High Court of
Orissa in CRLMP NO 472014 in Misc Case No 252014
2 Revision Application bearing No 22 (67)2012RC-I has been filed by the
lessee before the Mines Tribunal Ministry of Mines Govt of India New
Delhi against the demand notice dated 20102012 Us 21(5) of the MMDR
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Act 1957 which has been disposed of by the Mines Tribunal Ministry of
Mines Govt of India New Delhi on 16082017
In accordance with Environment Impact Assessment Notification of 2006
Ministry of Environment and Forests it is mandatory to obtain environment
clearance by submitting Form-I and prefeasibility report to carry out the mining
activities for proposed expansion However the E C proposal is subject to all
other statutory clearance
Ms Feegrade amp Co Pvt Ltd engaged Ms Ecomen Laboratories (P) Ltd
for conducting necessary environmental monitoring studies and preparation of
EIAEMP The presentation for Terms of Reference (TOR) was made on
21062018 before EAC and prescribed TOR was received vide letter No J-
110152492016-IAII (M) dated 3172018
This EIAEMP has been prepared based on the field monitoring collection
of secondary data and as per the TOR guidelines issued by the MoEFampCC
Public Hearing was conducted on 25102018 at Play Ground near Nadidih
Primary School of village Nadikasira under Koira Block of Sundargarh district
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CHAPTER-2
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
21 Location
The mine is located in Sundargarh district of Odisha The lease is at a
distance of 24km from the Barbil Rourkela state highway No 10 Road distances
to other important towns are as below
Barajamda 31 km
Keonjhar 82 km
Rourkela 131 km
Jamshedpur 172 km (nearest Air Port)
Koira and Guali are at the distances of 8 km and 3 km respectively The
location of the mine is shown in Plate No21
The co-ordinates of the corner points of lease boundary are as follows and
shown in survey of India Topo Sheet No 73 G5 (F45N5) is enclosed as Plate no
22
A Boundary Pillar 1 2105821 8501530
B Boundary Pillar 21 21057 35 8501538
C Boundary Pillar 26 21057 23 85015 25
D Boundary Pillar 35 21057rsquo46 85014 58
22 Topography
The area has more or less flat terrain with a few hillocks the highest RL of
615 meters and lowest 534 mRL The top of the hill is more or less flat This may
be the result of erosion by wind and rain water of the overlying soft lithological
formations The present relief of the locality is being controlled by the hard
resistant rocks now exposed on the surface The south-eastern corner of the area
shows a minor trough filled up with recent alluvial sediments
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The area is practically devoid of any nala or water-shed However the
Karo nala which flows along the western boundary of the area provides water
throughout the year to the inhabitants A few tube wells are also available for the
purpose of drinking water Two villages namely Nadikashira and Rengalbeda
fall with in the area (Refer Surface Plan Plate No 23)
23 Drainage
The mines area is not having any streams and almost entire area is
covered by laterite which is a very poor aquifer Karo River flows along the N-
W boundary
There are three major catchment basins in the buffer zone as below
i) Kundra Nadi - In the south-eastern part
ii) Karo Nadi - Over the central area
iii) Samij Nala - On the north-western part covering western
Slopes of western iron ore ridge
Nadidih and other mines around Guali are falling within the catchment
area of Karo nadi
The folded and fractured iron formation rocks bottomed by impervious
shale give rise to a number of confined ground water bodies with varying
profile Tube wells thus have water at depths of 35 to 40 m from lowest RL of
the area Hydrogeologically the buffer zone is mostly expected to be similar
The drainage map of the area is shown in Plate No24
24 Regional Geology
The iron and manganese ore bodies and associated rocks of Banded
Hematite quartzites shales phyllites and tuffs are rock units of pre Cambrian
Iron ore Series of Singhbhum-Keonjhar-Bonai range The formations are highly
folded The Nadidih and other deposit of iron ore and manganese are developed
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over the eastern part of overturned western limb of the major syncline The
younger rocks of Kolhan series consist of sandstones limestones and shales
While iron ore is formed as a result of enrichment of banded hematite
quartzite manganese occurs sporadically within the lower shales or phyllites
and as concentrations within the laterite capping formed over manganiferous
rocks
25 Geology of the Leasehold
This area forms a part of the core regional synclinal structure of Jamda
Koira valley The local lithological sequence of the area (a) Soil (b) Laterite (c)
Floats of Iron ore (d) Floates of manganese ore with laterite (e) Out crop of Iron
ore (f) Banded Iron formation However major part of this leasehold area is
occupied by laterite and soilfloat Laterite is exposed in the eastern blank of the
deposit and haphazardly in many other places with small extension The floats
consists of massive iron ore piece and laterite fragments intimately admixed
with soil The iron ore pieces can hardly be separated from the floats having
conglomeratic structure In few localities under composed parent rocks are
present In the north-western corner of the lease area banded manganiferrous
chert and shale are exposed Manganese ore mineralisation occurs in the
northern and north-western part of the leasehold area and iron ore
mineralisation covers the central and southern part
The iron ore mineralisation in this area occurs below 2 to 4 meters thick
ferruginous laterite cover At places exposures of iron ore occur right on the
surface Rich mineralisation of iron ore is seen in the smaller hillock located in
the southern part of the area
Geological Plan and sections are shown in Plate No25 amp 26 respectively
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26 Exploration
261 Exploration already carried out
Up to 2017-18 the lessee completed total 301 numbers of bore holes
covering a total depth of 1557190 m amp covering 114221 ha There is no
proposal for any further boreholes as exploration completed in all respect
27 Mineable Reserve amp Life of the mine
Iron ore is the main mineral under production from this mine
Considerable high and low grade iron ore is present in this mine Some
manganese ore is also present but ore is of very low grade However there is no
proposal to increase the production of manganese ore
Total Reserve 2802 Million Tonnes for Iron Ore amp 115615 metric tonnes of
Manganese Ore as per ldquoModification of Mining Planrdquo approved on 30122016
Mineable Reserve
Category Iron Ore Manganese Ore
Proved(111) 2802 million MT 115615 MT
Probable(122) - -
Total 2802 million MT 11561 MT
Life of the Mine Total reserve of ROM ore (proved amp probable) for both high
grade amp low grade ore will be 2802 million tonnes As per the target
production 6 million tonne per annum from mine excavation the total life of
mine will be 5 years The life of mine will be increased
i) If the reserve will increase due to ongoing exploration
ii) If the maximum target production will not be achieved due to statutory
problems
iii) If the threshold value will decrease from 45 Fe in that case total reserve
amp resources will increase
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In this mine another 19384 million tonnes of low grade iron ore is present in
form of old dumpsstacks
Total reserve of ROM ore of Mn ore will be 115615 MT As per the target
production 3600 tonne per annum from mine excavation the total life of mine
will be 321 years say 3 years
28 Grade of Ore
Iron ore
The cut-off grade of Iron ore is taken as 55 and threshold value of iron
ore will 45 Fe The details of grade of Iron ore on an avg are given
below
Fe 60 65
SiO2 074 227
Al2O3 14 146
P 003 0072
Grade of Manganese Ore
Mn 20 30
Fe 15
SiO2 13
Al2O3 7
P 015
29 Method of Mining
The mining method of Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine will be fully
mechanized to handle 7451million TPA of iron ore to produce 590million TPA
processed iron ore of + 55 grade The conventional opencast mining with
mechanized drilling with 110mm dia drill machine deep hole blasting
excavation by excavator of capacity 26 m3bucket capacity and stacking by loader
of capacity 12 m3 Excavator of capacity 16 m3 15 m3 will be used for feeding
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the crushing amp screening unit ROM iron ore will then be processed through dry
crushing ampscreening units To prevent generation of fugitive dust during
transportation of ore through trucksdumpers static water sprinklers have been
installed along the haul road within the mine for a length of 504 km Besides
that water is also being sprinkled through water tankers of different capacities
During excavation of ROM ore from Mines all the care will be taken to
avoid mixing of waste material with ROM ore
210 Drilling
Drilling will be done in the quarries for both overburden amp ore removal
Drill holes will be done by using drilling machines with drill bits of diameter 110
mm The maximum drilling depth will be 95 m including sub-grade drilling
The spacing amp burden will be 4- 45m amp 3-35 m
211 Blasting
There is no explosive magazine in the mine Whenever required blasting is
carried out by the vendors authorized by PESO
It is proposed to utilize rock breaker in the mines to avoid blasting
212 Production
i) Past production (in metric tonnes)
Year Iron (MT) Mn (MT)
1991-92 547201 775855
1992-93 10336435 1304510
1993-94 7509 575
1994-95 2125343 73761
1995-96 301570 Nil
1996-97 242550 1498
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1997-98 162140 83967
1998-99 174560 Nil
1999-2000 12014 479
2000-01 1673400 664
2001-02 1853700 Nil
2002-03 17384 Nil
2003-04 63194986 Nil
2004-05 129911544 Nil
2005-06 542230 Nil
2006-07 1180310600 Nil
2007-08 1164370650 Nil
2008-09 1461357963 Nil
2009-10 2122334261 Nil
2010-11 1880057180 Nil
2011-12 90779589 Nil
2012-13 824731178 Nil
2013-14 21600599 Nil
2014-15 31238351 Nil
2015-16 166551702 Nil
2016-17 254336027 Nil
2017-18 2878463680 Nil
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ii) Proposed Productionhandling during remaining Modification of
mining scheme period(2018-19 to 2019-20) (million metric tonnes)
Year
Proposed ROM Iron Ore from Mine Excavation
Proposed Low grade iron ore from Stack dump for dry and wet processing
Proposed Total handling of ROM Iron Ore
Proposed Production of Manganese Ore
2018-19 6 1451 7451 0003
2019-20 6 1451 7451 0003
Environment Clearance for the production of Manganese ore is already
accorded by the Ministry The present proposal is only for enhancement of
iron ore only
Mine lease will expire on 31032020
213 Generation of OB amp Waste
i) Existing waste Solid waste mainly consist of laterite lateritic Iron
ore BHQ BHJ shale alluvial soil etc Total 8300748 m3 of waste
material exists at present (2017-18)
Waste material is already dumped in Dump A-B amp C Waste material
with grade more than 45 will be upgraded to get saleable iron ore
ii) Details of waste generation during balance period of Modification of
mining scheme period (2018-19 to 2019-20)
Year
Waste generation
(m3)
Iron Ore
Proposed
Waste
generation(m3)
Manganese Ore
Proposed
Total Waste
generation (m3)
Proposed
Remarks
2018-19 542503 60800 603303
2019-20 366222 - 366222
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214 Waste Management Plan
The waste materials of Nadidih Mine is mainly laterite lateritic Iron Ore
(Fe 45) BHQ BHJ shale Lateritic soil etc The waste material generated will
be dumped partly in preselected dump yards amp partly used for backfilling
8300748 m3 of waste generated up to 2017-18 has been dumped in Dump A-B amp C
(Dump A-B 10943 ha C 1265 ha D 4296 ha) Another 2362340 m3 of waste will
be generated up to the end of life of the mine beyond 2019-20 Out of total waste
materials part material will be screened The lump ore is for further crushing to
produce sized material 2362340m3 of the waste material will be used for
backfilling of 20522 ha of exhausted part of quarry
Disposal of Waste Generated up to 2017-18
Year of Waste Disposal
Qty (m3) Location Height No of Terraces Area
Remarks
Up to 2017-18 8300748 Dump A B
Dump A amp B Height- 35 m (average) Area -10943 ha
Stabilized dump
Dump C Height-45 m (average) Area- 1265 ha
Presently working
Disposal of waste generation during remaining Modification of mining scheme
period (2018-19 to 2019-20)
Year of Waste Disposal
Qty (m3) Location Height No of Terraces Area
Remarks
2018-19 542503 Dump - C Total 02 nos of terrace at RL 625 amp 640m
2019-20 366222 Backfilling of D - Pit
Backfilled in 35 ha of D pit
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Disposal of proposed waste generation during life of mine
Waste disposal
Qty (m3) Location Height no of terraces area
Remarks
1 2362340
Backfilling of exhausted quarry in conceptual period
But the validity of lease period will expire on 31032020
215 Storage of Explosive
There is no storage of Explosive within lease area Blasting operation is very
less and frequency is also once or twice in a month Project proponent is using
rock breaker to avoid blasting The lessee has arrangement with authorized
vendor of PESO (third party) to carry the above blasting
216 Existing amp Proposed Equipments
Current List of Equipments
Sl
No Name Capacity Make
Total
availability
1 DTH Drill amp Compressor
110 mm amp 450 cfm IR 1
2 Rock breaker Tata-Hitachi
LampT Cater pillar
7
4 Dumper 20 MT
TataAshok
Leyland Hyva 43 within lease transportation
5 Excavator 116 m3 23 m3 Tata Hitachi
LampT Caterpillar
14
6 Loader 12 m3 9
7 Screening Plant (Mobile)
250 TPH150 TPH90 TPH
6
8 Crushing Plant (Mobile)
250 TPH150 TPH Autosand amp SR-1000
3 sets
9 Water Sprinkler 20000 lts amp
12000 lts Tata make
3
10 Dozer BEML 2
11 Jeep Mahindra 6
12 Ambulance + school van
Mahindra 1+1=2
13 Static Water Sprinkler
1 set (53 km)
14 Generator 50 KVA amp 110 KVA 2 sets
15 Tower light 50 KVA amp 110 KVA 10 sets
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Proposed List of Equipment amp Machinery
Sl No
Type of machinery
Capacity of each
unit Make of unit
HP of each unit
Total no of units
1 Hydraulic Excavator
26 m3 LampT
KomatsuVolvoCAT 260 HP 4
2 Hydraulic Excavator
116 m3 LampT
KomatsuVolvoCAT 14
3 Dumpers Up to 30
MT AMWVolvo 380 HP 40
4 Dozer BEML 305 HP 2
5 Loader 12 m3 BEMLHM 112 HP 14
6 Wagon Drill + Compressor
110 mm 450 cfm
AtlasCopcoIR 180 HP 1
7 Rock Breaker LampT 125 HP 7
8 Motor Grader 1
9 Mobile Water Tanker
12000 ltr 20000 ltr
90 HP 7
10 Mobile Screening unit
3 x 200 TPH 5 x 250 TPH 2 x150 TPH
10Nos
11 Mobile Crushing unit
3 x 150(primary)
3 x 150 1x 250 TPH (primary + secondary)
8 (in 4 sets)
12 Generator 50 KVA
110 KVA
3
13 Ambulance 1
14 Staff Bus 1
15 Jeep 6
16 Static water sprinkler
53 KM 1
17 Weight Bridge 50 tonne 6
217 Loading amp Transportation of Ore Waste
Saleable ore from ROM ore will be produced after screening amp crushing
Then it will be ready for dispatch Low grade iron ore from this mine will be
processed to get saleable ore which will then be ready for dispatch Iron Ore is
having a very good market in India amp abroad So after production it is
immediately saleable to sponge industries steel industries pellet plants pig iron
plants etc These plants are present in Odisha Jharkhand MP Chhattisgarh
and other parts of India China Korea amp Japan are the most important buyers
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from abroad Within the Mine both Iron Ore amp Waste Material will be
transported through dumpers of capacity 20 MT35 MT The sized Iron Ore and
Fines are transported to railway siding of Barsuan Bimlagarh Roxy and Rengra
etc through dumpers of capacity 27 MT From railway siding Iron Ore is
transported to buyerrsquos destination or port by rakes Sometimes Iron Ore is also
supplied to the Seaport by trucks from the mines through road Internal
transportation (35 metric tonnes dumper) will be 710 trips in a day and external
trips will be (27 MT dumper) 834 trips in a day
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Ecomen Laboratories Pvt Ltd
CHAPTER ndash 3
PRESENT ENVIRONMENTAL SCENARIO
31 STUDY DESCRIPTION
311 Study Area
An area covering about 10 Km radius of the mining lease of Nadidih Iron amp
Mn Mine of Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd was taken and various features like
roads water bodies residential habitats transportation networks etc were
identified and other relevant data like population etc was collected
312 Study Period
The present study was carried out from March to May 2018 for three
months During the course of study primary data pertaining to the
environmental components like air quality water quality noise levels and soil
quality were generated Secondary data was collected from various government
sources in the district for Socio-economic and flora amp fauna
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313 Study Components
Table No 31
SNo Attribute Parameters Remark
1 Meteorology
Wind Speed and
Direction Temperature
Relative Humidity amp
Rainfall
Hourly recording at project site
2 Ambient air
quality
PM25 PM10 SO2 NOx
and CO
Eight locations (C-2 B-6) 24 hourly sampling twice a week for the paramenrs of PM10 PM25 SO2 and NO2
and other parameters and Heavy metals monitored once in a month
3 Water quality
Physical Chemical and Bacteriological Parameters as per APHA and IS standards
Seven locations (S-3 G-4) three for surface water and Four for ground water
4 Water flow Water flow Once during study period at two locations
5 Noise levels Noise levels in dB(A) Once during study period at Eight locations (C-2 B-6)
6 Soil
characteristics
Soil profile characteristics soil type and texture NKP value etc
Once during study period at Four locations
7 Socio-economic
Aspects
Socio-economic characteristics
Secondary data from Census-2011
8 Ecology Existing terrestrial flora and fauna
Through field visit and secondary data
9 Land use
Land use for different categories (Satellite Imagery amp Ground truthing )
Based on secondary data for core and buffer zone
Note C- Core Zone B ndash Buffer Zone S-Surface Water G-Ground Water
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A) GENERAL CLIMATIC CONDITION (SECONDARY DATA) 32 Climatic conditions
The area is characterized by extreme climate with very hot (42 degC)
summer and very cold winter (4degC) winter It experiences tropical and humid
climate which shows three distinct seasons viz summer rainy and winter The
summer is very hot and dry starting from March and continues till end of May
or early June The rainy season lasts from early June to end of September
October and November are the post monsoon months followed by a cold winter
which lasts till end of February
a) Temperature
The area experiences a wide variation in temperature in respect of both day
and night and seasonal Generally winter starts from late November and
continues till mid of February December is the coldest month The data
shows that the temperature goes up to maximum of 4000C in May and
comes down to a minimum of 110 0C in December Monthly average
temperature and humidity for 2012 is shown in Table no 32
Table No 32
Month
TemperatureordmC Relative Humidity ()
Max Min
Jan 25 12 72
Feb 30 14 53
Mar 35 18 375
Apr 38 22 47
May 40 25 475
Jun 36 26 61
Jul 30 24 835
Aug 30 23 865
Sep 31 21 855
Oct 30 16 775
Nov 27 13 72
Dec 27 11 625
Source httporienvisnicin
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b) Humidity
In general air is dry except in monsoon period Monthly mean relative
humidity varies from 53 to 865 The Relative Humidity data is shown
in Table no 32
c) Rainfall
The rainfall data collected from Keonjhar is shown in Table No33
Monthly Rainfall (mm) Recorded at Keonjhar
(2010-2012) Table No 33
MONTH 2010 2011 2012
January Nil Nil 116
February Nil 298 00 March 158 120 50 April 263 878 499 May 124 1631 162 June 1646 3588 1280 July 2713 2645 3471 August 2355 3851 5296 September 2284 5670 2829 October 103 416 483 November 78 03 894 December 367 Nil 00
Total Annual Rainfall
12134 18802 14964
Source httporienvisnicin
d) Wind
Data from the nearby IMD station Keonjhar has been availed The prominent
wind directions at Keonjhar are from south west and north east The data
indicates that variation in velocity ranging from 0 to 20 km per hour is common
in this area The directions become predominant from North West during May
to October The area remains calm for nearly 49 of the year The dry winds of
the northern plains are not common here
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However higher wind speeds may be present for a short period before the
rains during May and June These periods are quite short lasting not more than
an hour Dust storms and hurricanes are rare in this area
B) BASELINE DATA Environmental monitoring was carried out for base line data generation
during March-May 2018 for 3 Months Micrometeorology Ambient air quality
Water quality Water flow measurement Noise level Soil quality Socio-
economic amp Biodiversity study was carried out within 10 km radius of the lease
area
33 Selection of sampling stations
331 Micro-meteorological station
The meteorological data like temperature humidity wind speed wind
direction cloud cover and rainfall were recorded at site Wind speed and
direction recorder thermometer hygrometer and rain gauge were used The
meteorology station was kept on roof top of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mine office
(refer Plate No 31 for location of Meteorological Station)
332 Ambient Air Quality Location
The ambient air quality was monitored at 8 locations The details of the
monitoring locations are discussed hereunder and shown in Plate No 31
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333 Water Quality Locations
The water quality was monitored at 7 locations The details of the
monitoring locations are discussed hereunder and shown in Plate No32
Sl No Location Code
Name of Location
Distance (Km) (from Center fo Mine)
Direction GPS Coordinate
1 A1 Guest house 08 N 21deg582282N 85deg152425E
2 A2 Within lease area
030 NE 21deg574716N 85deg152377E
3 A3 Rengalberha
13 SE 21deg571911N 85deg154328E
4 A4 Parulipada 32 N 21deg593399N 85deg154679E
5 A5 Kalta 35 W 21deg58292N 85deg132036E
6 A6 Kashira 40 W 21deg55995N 85deg151813E
7 A7 Jhirapani 54 NW 21deg595238N 85deg13976E
8 A8 Shankhaparha 61 SE 21deg565098N 85deg184828E
Ground Water Locations
Sl No
Location Code Name of Location
Distance(km) from Boundry of Mine Lease
Direction GPS Coordinate
1 GW1 Guest House 07 N 21deg582260N 85deg152420E
2 GW2 Rengalaberha (Tape water) 15 S
21deg570340N 85deg145930E
3 GW3 Kendudihi (Bore well)
39 NE 21deg593790N 85deg161740E
4 GW4 Kalata (HP)
40 W 21deg575618N 85deg130150E
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334 Water Flow Measurement Locations For water flow measurement following 2 stations were selected in
buffer zone ( refer Plate No32)
335 Noise Monitoring Locations
Noise monitoring was carried out at 8 locations as per the details given
below (refer Plate No33)
Surface Water Locations
Sl No
Location Code
Name of Location Distance(km) Direction
GPS Coordinate
1 SW1 Karo River (up stream)
05 W 21deg574244N 85deg15228E
2 SW2 Karo River (Dn stream)
13 N 21deg582933N 85deg151615E
3 SW3 Topadihi Nala
56 NE 21deg593311N 85deg175575E
Water Flow Measurement Locations
Sl No
Location Code Name of Location Distance(km) Direction
GPS Coordinate
1 WF1 Karo River (up stream)
120 SW 21deg574135N 85deg15225E
2 WF2 Karo River (Dn stream)
030 N 21deg582912N 85deg151715E
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336 Soil Quality Monitoring Locations
Soil samples were collected at 4 locations as per the details given below
(refer Plate No33)
Sl No
Location Code
Name of Location Distance (Km)
(from Lease Boundry)
Direction GPS
Coordinate
1 N1 Guest house 08 N 21deg582282N 85deg152425E
2 N2 Within lease area 030 NE 21deg574716N 85deg152377E
4 N3 Rengalberha
13 SE
21deg571911N 85deg154328E
3 N4 Parulipada 32 N 21deg593399N 85deg154679E
5 N5 Kalta 35 W 21deg58292N 85deg132036E
6 N6 Kashira 40 W 21deg55995N 85deg151813E
7 N7 Jhirapani 54 NW 21deg595238N 85deg13976E
8 N8 Shankhaparha 61 SE 21deg565098N 85deg184828E
Soil Sampling Locations
Sl No
Location Code
Name of Location
Distance from site (Km)
Direction GPS Coordinate
1 S1 Within Project 01 - 21deg574728N 85deg152104E
2 S2 Rengalaberha
11 S 21deg57948N 85deg152858E
3 S3 Kalata
34 W 21deg58022N 85deg132534E
4 S4 Kendudihi 40 NE 21deg594628N 85deg161490E
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34 Sampling Procedure 341 Micro Meteorological Monitoring
Micro meteorological station was set up on roof top of Nadidih Iron amp
Mn Mine office Guest House to record various meteorological parameters For
recording various parameters following apparatus were used
a) Thermometer (for Temperature)
b) Hygrometer (for Humidity)
c) Anemometer (for wind speed)
d) Wind vane (for wind direction)
e) Rain gauge (for Measurement of rain fall)
The Cloud cover was recorded by visual observation of the sky in
oktas Hourly data of meteorology was used for preparation of seasonal wind-
rose diagrams
342 Ambient Air Monitoring
Time averaged in-situ sampling was adopted by passing a known
volume of air through a trap and a collecting medium (filter paper and
bubbler)Fine Dust Sampler and Respirable Dust Sampler were used for the
purpose
Analytical methods followed for ambient air quality monitoring
i) Particulate Matter less than 25 micron (PM25)
The samples for PM25 were collected on filter paper by Fine dust
sampler operated at maximum rate of 1667 lpm and concentrations
were determined gravimetrically on 24 hours basis
ii) Particulate Matter less than 10 micron (PM10)
The samples for PM10 were collected on filter paper by RDSFine dust
sampler operated at maximum rate of 12 cummin1667 lpm and
concentrations were determined gravimetrically on 24 hours basis
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iii) Sulphur-dioxide (Improved West amp Gaeke Method) Sulphur-dioxide measurement was done by aspirating a measured volume
of air through sodium tetrachloromercurate solution It forms a stable
dichloro-sulphitomercurate The amount of SO2 is estimated by the reading
from spectrophotometer at 560 nm
iv) Nitrogen Oxides (Modified Jacob amp Hochheiser Method) Nitrogen oxides were estimated by bubbling air through 01 N sodium
hydroxide (with sodium arsenate) solution to form a stable solution of
sodium nitrite The nitrite ion produced during a sampling is determined
using spectrophotometer at 540 nm by reacting the exposed absorbing
reagent with phosphoric acid sulphanilamide and NEDA
v) Carbon Monoxide [IS5182 (Part-X) 1976]
Grab sample of ambient air has been taken in the sampling tube The sample
is injected into gas chromatograph (with methaniser) where it is carried from
one end of the column to other During the movement the carbon monoxide
is converted into methane and sample undergoes distribution at different
rates ultimately separating from one another The separated constituents are
detected in form of distinct peaks in the plotter
Other parameters like Ozone and Ammonia were monitoredand analyzed
by Chemical method and Indophenol Blue Method respectively Benzene
BaP trace metals etc were monitored andanalysedas per CPCB guidelines
343 Water Quality Monitoring
As per the standard practice one sample from each station was collected
once during the season Grab water samples were collected in plastic container
by standard sampling technique Necessary pre-cautions were taken for sample
preservation
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The physical parameters viz pH temperature amp conductivity were
measured at site by using portable water analysis kit (century) DO was fixed on
spot as per Winklerrsquos method Parameters like hard-ness colour taste and
odour residual chlorine and free ammonia were analysed at the site
immediately after collection of water samples The parameters as defined
ldquoGeneral Standards for Discharge of Environmental Pollutions [GSR 422(E) and
GSR 801 (E)] were analyzed as per the procedures defined in IS 3025 and
ldquostandard methods for water and waste water analysisrdquo (AWWA APHA)
344 Water Flow
Water flow measurements were carried out at 2 locations by following
the procedures as defined in IS1192
Measurement of water flow in streams consists of two aspects viz
measuring the velocity of flow in stream and estimating the cross sectional area
of the stream at the points of flow measurement These aspects were carried out
in the following manner
Flow
[(v0 +v1)2 + (d0 + d1)2 + (v1 +v2)2 (d1 +d2)2 + (vn-1 +vn)2 (dn-1
+dn)2]w
Where v0 = 0 v1 = average velocity (msec) of water at point 1 v2 = average velocity (msec) of water at point 2 vn = 0
d0 = 0
d1 = depth of water in meter at point 1
d2 = depth of water in meter at point 2
dn = 0 w = width of each segment
For measuring the velocity of flow water current meter (semitron make) was
used The water current meter was dipped into the water flow and number of
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counts per minute were recorded These counts were used to estimate the
velocity using a calibration chart for the current meter
The width and depths of the nalla streams have been measured by
conventional techniques using measuring tape for width and pole for the depth
345 Ambient Noise Level
Ambient noise level monitoring was done by an integrating sound level
meter (CR-275) of Cirrus Research Plc UK in dB(A) Out door noise
measurements were made at a height of 15m above the ground and away from
sound reflecting sources like walls buildings etc
The Ambient noise level monitoring was carried out day and night as given
below
SlNo Time (hrs) Duration (minutes)
1 0800-1100 30
2 1400-1700 30
3 1800-2100 30
4 2400-0300 30
346 Soil Quality
Soil samples were collected and analysed by following standard
procedures diagnosis and improvement of Saline and Alkali Soils Agriculture
hand book no 60 of US Department of Agriculture
Objective of study was to know quality of different soil profiles its fertility
potential and biological status (from 0 to 30 cm) in the area
3461 Sampling procedure and analysis Samples were collected upto the depth of 0-30 cm from the surface at 4
sampling spots At each spot surface litter was scrapped and samples were
taken using depth sampler These samples were kept for some time for air
drying at room temperature Samples were stored in polythene bags with label
at the top
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Soil samples were collected with the help of core sampling tube and rammer
The debris upto the surface was removed with the help of spade then core of
measured size was kept on the cleaned soil surface which was hit vertically with
the help of rammer Once the core gets in the soil the soil gets fitted it was
taken out by digging the surrounding earth with the help of shavel (A manual
agricultural implement with a curved blade fixed into a wooden handle)
Samples were analysed for the following parameters
pH
Electrical Conductivity
Nitrogen
Phosphorous
Potassium
Calcium
Magnesium
Organic Carbon
Iron
Boron
Natural Moisture content
Bulk density
Grain size distribution
Cation exchange capacity
Biological status
35 Data Analysis 351 Meteorological Study
Meteorological data was recorded hourly for 3 months Calm condition
prevailed over 3675 of the time of the study period The predominant wind
direction was WNW over 10 of the time in which speed of 10 to 1010 ms was
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recorded The next predominant directions were west over 824 of the time in
which speed of 10 to 110 ms East over 70 with wind speed of 10 to 1010
ms was recorded The seasonal wind rose diagram for 24 hours period is given
in Plate No35
The maximum amp minimum temperature relative humidity () amp
Rainfall (mm) recorded during the season are given below
352 Ambient Air Quality
Ambient air quality was monitored at 8 locations within 10 km radius of
the project site The ambient air results are given in Table Nos 34 to 311 and
the overall Maximum and Minimum values are discussed below
Sr No
Month
Parameter
Temperature (0C) Humidity () Rain fall
Max Min Max Min mm
1 March18 4037 1805 9999 711 220
2 April18 4257 1938 9999 987 138
3 May18 4317 2187 9598 1688 380
SNo Parameter PM10(microgm3) PM25(microgm3) SO2(microgm3) NOx(microgm3)
Locations Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min
1 Guest house 8125 6274 5067 3310 1432 950 2096 1340
2 Within lease area
8550 6571 5653 3668 1676 954 2717 1490
3 Rengalberha
7831 5952 5158 3942 1133 751 1701 1069
4 Parulipada 8067 6134 5092 3428 1385 871 2138 1322
5 Kalta 7338 5948 4748 3298 1134 870 2145 1149
6 Kashira 6809 5048 4548 2681 1256 760 2146 1221
7 Jhirapani 6831 5130 4695 3499 1229 654 2315 1141
8 Shankhaparha 7090 5648 5039 3598 1268 656 2172 1041
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Out of 8 locations the maximum Respirable Particulate Matter (PM10) was
found within lease (8550 microgm3) amp minimum value (5048 microgm3) was found in
Kashira village
Exhibit No 33
Out of 8 locations the maximum Fine Particulate Matter (PM25) was found
within lease (5653 microgm3) amp minimum value (2681 microgm3) was found in
Kashira village
Exhibit No 34
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Highest SO2(1676 microgm3) value was within lease and lowest SO2 value (654
microgm3) in Jhirapani village
Exhibit No 35
Similarly highest NOX (2717 microgcum) value was found within in lease and
lowest NOX value (1041 microgcum) was recorded at Shankhaparha village
Exhibit No 36
Result of other parameters such as Ozone Ammonia Carbon Mono oxides
Benzene BaP and metals As Ni and Pb are given below
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Location Guest house (A-1)
Date O3
(microgm3) CO
(microgm3) NH3
(microgm3) C6H6
(microgm3) As
(ngm3) Ni
(ngm3) BaP
(ngm3) Pb
(microgm3) 10032018 4023 75821 1369 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
11042018 3961 66528 1158 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
12052018 4523 62547 1267 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Standard 10000 200000 40000 500 600 2000 10 100
Detection Range
- - - 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100
Location Within lease area (A-2)
Date O3
(microgm3) CO
(microgm3) NH3
(microgm3) C6H6
(microgm3) As
(ngm3) Ni
(ngm3) BaP
(ngm3) Pb
(microgm3) 13032018 4263 42561 1251 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
14042018 2564 50012 1231 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
14052018 3361 52563 1124 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Standard 10000 200000 40000 500 600 2000 10 100
Detection Range
- - - 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100
Location Parulipada (A-4)
Date O3
(microgm3) CO
(microgm3) NH3
(microgm3) C6H6
(microgm3) As
(ngm3) Ni
(ngm3) BaP
(ngm3) Pb
(microgm3)
20032018 4421 70589 1563 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
23042018 3695 70856 1560 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
22052018 3256 66598 1245 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Standard 10000 200000 40000 500 600 2000 10 100
Detection Range
- - - 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100
Location Rengalberha (A-3)
Date O3
(microgm3) CO
(microgm3) NH3
(microgm3) C6H6
(microgm3) As
(ngm3) Ni
(ngm3) BaP
(ngm3) Pb
(microgm3)
17032018 4362 58963 1120 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
19042018 4521 60053 1362 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
22052018 3852 60523 1023 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Standard 10000 200000 40000 500 600 2000 10 100
Detection Range - - - 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100
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Location Kalta (A-5)
Date O3
(microgm3) CO
(microgm3) NH3
(microgm3) C6H6
(microgm3) As
(ngm3) Ni
(ngm3) BaP
(ngm3) Pb
(microgm3) 06032018 3589 60323 965 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
04042018 2948 70089 1056 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
05052018 3265 65096 1123 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Standard 10000 200000 40000 500 600 2000 10 100
Detection Range
- - - 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100
Location Kashira (A-6)
Date O3
(microgm3) CO
(microgm3) NH3
(microgm3) C6H6
(microgm3) As
(ngm3) Ni
(ngm3) BaP
(ngm3) Pb
(microgm3) 03032018 3371 60896 1456 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
04042018 4156 50956 1123 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
05052018 4256 61236 1256 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Standard 10000 200000 40000 500 600 2000 10 100
Detection Range
- - - 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100
Location Jhirapani (A-7)
Date O3
(microgm3) CO
(microgm3) NH3
(microgm3) C6H6
(microgm3) As
(ngm3) Ni
(ngm3) BaP
(ngm3) Pb
(microgm3) 26032018 4961 70456 1120 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
28042018 4582 71223 1362 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
26052018 4012 71036 1023 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Standard 10000 200000 40000 500 600 2000 10 100
Detection Range
- - - 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100
Location Shankhaparha (A-8)
Date O3
(microgm3) CO
(microgm3) NH3
(microgm3) C6H6
(microgm3) As
(ngm3) Ni
(ngm3) BaP
(ngm3) Pb
(microgm3) 24032018 3856 60985 1123 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
24042018 2963 51256 1563 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
24052018 3756 42963 1023 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Standard 10000 200000 40000 500 600 2000 10 100
Detection Range
- - - 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100 1-100
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From the Graphs it is clear that all the parameters at all the locations are within
limit (As per NAAQS Limit)
353 Water Quality
The water quality monitoring was done at 7 locations within 10 km
radius area of lease
The water results are given in Table Nos 312 amp 318
Out of 7 samples collected from different locations 3 are from surface
water and 4 samples are from ground water drinking water
Ground Water
The water samples are from Borewell (Guest House GW-1) GW-2
Regelberha Village (Hand Pump) GW-3 Kendudih Village (Hand Pump)
and GW-4 KalataResult of Relevant parameters are given below
Code No
pH
Chloride
(mgl)
Fluoride
(mgl)
Nitrate
(mgl)
Iron
(mgl)
Hardness
(mgl)
Total Coliform
(MPN100ml)
GW-1 71 2200 052 532 0098 17200 Absent
GW-2 73 3200 047 1020 0150 18000 Absent
GW-3 75 3600 062 1020 0210 19600 Absent
GW-4 76 3000 048 1650 0220 16800 Absent
Desirable Limits
IS 10500 65-85 250 100 4500 030 300 Absent
The result shows that the contribution due to the mining is negligible All the
parameters are well within the prescribed limit of IS 10500
Surface Water The water samples are from Karo Nadi (upstream SW-1) Karo Nadi
(downstream SW-2) and Topadih Nala (SW-3) Result of Relevant parameters
are given below
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Code No pH TDS
(mgl)
Chloride
(mgl)
Fluoride
(mgl)
Nitrate
(mgl)
Iron
(mgl)
Total Coliform
(MPN100ml)
SW-1 71 12300 180 026 852 0140 210
SW-2 73 14500 2020 030 1102 0120 300
SW-3 70 12100 2400 042 1360 0320 260
Desirable Limits
IS 2296 (Class C)
65-85 1500 600 150 5000 5000 5000
The result shows that the contribution due to the mining is negligible All the
parameters are well within the prescribed limit of IS 2296 (Class C)
354 Water Flow
The Water flow measurement was carried out during summer 2018 at 2
locations The details of the findings are given below
Sl No Location Flow m3hr
WF-1 Karo Nadi (Up stream) 9875
WF-2 Karo (Down stream) 9456
From the result it is clear that the area has adequate supply of surface water
355 Noise
The noise level survey was carried out at 8 locations and the details of
the survey are given hereunder
Station Code Noise level in dB(A)
Max Min Day (leq)
Night (leq)
Ambient Noise Level (dBA)
N1 Guest house 705 445 685 468
N2 Within lease area 698 443 646 469
N3 Rengalberha
598 428 548 435
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Station Code Noise level in dB(A)
N4 Parulipada 576 426 546 439
N5 Kalta 556 416 526 436
N6 Kashira 516 406 452 421
N7 Jhirapani 530 425 508 436
N8 Shankhaparha 534 435 505 440
Ambient Noise Level
Ambient noise level Within Lease (N-1amp N-2) were found to be 685 amp 646
dB(A) at day time and 468 amp 469 dB(A) at night time respectively All the
values are well within the prescribed limit of 75 and 70 dB(A) for industrial
area in day and night time respectively Near Regelberha (N-3) Parulipada (N-
4) Kalta (N-5) Kashira (N-6) Jhirapani (N-7) and Shankhaparha (N-8) the
noise levels were also within the prescribed limit 55 dB(A) amp 45 dB(A) for
residential area in day and night time respectively
356 Soil Quality
Soil may be defined as a mixture of rock and mineral material with the
organic matter Soil is the net results of the action of climate and organisms
especially plant on the earth crust The data analysis of the soil monitoring
results collected nearby lease area are given in Table No319
From the results it can be concluded that the pH of soil is normal ranging
from 529-620 average nitrogen values were in low to medium range (2630-
2940 kgha) average potassium value is also in the range of low to medium (48-
50 kgha) However the average phosphorus values were found to be medium
(1220-1480 kgha) The phosphorus value may be improved by using DAP
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36 Socio-Economic Scenario
The socio-economic scenario in the 10 kms radius of the Nadidih Iron amp
Manganese Mine of Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd based on secondary data is
collected from statistical records 2011 census data has been used for
demographic features
The buffer zone falls under district SundargarhKeojhar of Orissa Forest
land occupies a major portion of the study area The study area comprises of 16
census villages with a total population of 28694 (Ref Table No 320) The study
area is a depository of minerals particularly iron ore The economy of the area is
therefore dominated by mining and related activity Agriculture is also practiced
and is dependent on the monsoons The mining activity has led to the socio-
economic development of this area which otherwise was a backward region of
the state
The study area is having a total population with 619 of SC 6665 of ST
together they constitute about 7284 of the total population
Demographic features of study area The villages falling within the study area are listed in the Table No 321 along
with the demographic features as per the census 2011
The summary of the demographic features are given in Table No 321 and
discussed in the following paragraphs
i) Population
The total population of 16 villages is 28694 The of Schedule Caste (SC)
and Schedule Tribe (ST) to the total population is 619 amp 6665 respectively
This shows the majority of the population in rural area is under ST
category
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ii) Village size
The total households in the 16 villages are 6453 The average household
per village is 403
iii) House hold size
The average household size is 445 in rural area
iv) Sex ratio
The sex ratio of the study area is 1013 female per thousand male
population in rural area The percentage of male and female population to
the total population is 4967 and 5033 respectively
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v) Literacy
The percentage of literacy in the area is 5331 The male and female literacy
to the total population is 3087 amp 2244 respectively
vi) Occupational structure of the study area
The details of occupational structure are given in Table No 321 The
percentage of total workers to the total population in the rural area is 4024
in which main worker constitute 2371 and marginal worker constitute
1653 and remaining 5976 constitute non workers
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Demographic features and other Statistics for the Study Area
(Rural Area) as per Census 2011 Table No 321
Sl Details No
1 Total population 28694
2 No of House hold 6453
3 Average family size 445
4 Average no of house hold per village 403
5 Average population per village 1793
6 Sex ratio ndashfemales per thousand males 1013
7 Percent of male population to total population 4967
8 Percent of female population to total population 5033
9 Percent of SC population to the total population 619
10 Percent of ST population to the total population 6665
11 Percent of literate population to the total population 5331
12 Percent of Male literate population to the total population
3087
13 Percent of Female literate population to the total population
2244
14 Percent of main worker to the total population 2371
15 Percent of marginal worker to the total population 1653
16 Percent of non worker to the total population 5976
Primary survey amp its validation with secondary data (Census 2011) Primary survey was conducted during March to May 2018 amp data collected
based on specific designed Questionnaire Villages covered are Kalta Kasira
Kendudihi Rengalbeda Barpada etc There has been increase in the population
amp other related factors since 2011(male population female population SCST
population literacy working population category of workers etc)
For the study area (rural area) as per the census 2011 avg family size is 445 whereas at present as per the survey it works out to be approx 5 as detailed below
As per the census 2011in the study area
As per primary survey(approx)
Avg family size 445 5
Avg households per village
403 450
Avg population per 1793 1900
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village
Male population 4967 50
SC population 619 7
ST population 6665 70
Literacy 5331 55
Male Literacy 3087 32
Female Literacy 2244 23
Working population 4024 45
Non workers 5976 55
Other information which emerged from survey
The study area is dominated by STST population
Basic issues which needs to be addressed are related to the following
1) Education amp communication
2) Health care amp drinking water
3) Alternative Livelihood amp environmental protection
4) Sports amp culture
5) Infrastructure development
Common problems health education transport road drainage employment fuel irrigation etc
Opinion about the project
Respondents are positive about the project amp feel that the expansion project will
bring positive changes in their lives bring prosperity amp solve their day to day
problems The project will bring in employment opportunities amp this will result
in economic amp social development of the people amp area
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37 Flora and Fauna
Study of the biological environment is one of the most important aspects of
EIA This again has a special importance in case of mining project due to its
location Mining leases and surrounding area is mainly located in the forest area
The biological communities are the good indicators of climatic and edaphic
factors It is important to conserve natural flora and fauna based on EIA of an
area EIA helps to identify the impact of the mining on the ecosystem and warns
to check the damage It suggests to take measures so that a particular ecosystem
can improve instead of further damage In the preset study mainly terrestrial
ecosystem is considered here
The study was under taken during post monsoon season 2012
The list of flora and fauna in the core zone is based on the site visit and
secondary data The list of flora and fauna in the core and buffer zone is
presented in the report
The authenticated list of flora and fauna as per the above study has been
incorporated Impact of the mine on flora and fauna is discussed in Chapter-4
The mitigation measures and funds have been discussed in Chapter-5 in brief
371 Scope
1 To assess the flora and fauna present in the core site (lease area) of the
proposed project and in surrounding Buffer areas (10 Km radius
range)
2 To document cultivated and naturally occurring species in the core
site
3 Assessment of species protected by specific legislation (Rare
endangered critically endangered endemic and vulnerable)
4 To identify designated locates and features of ecological significance
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372 Activities undertaken during the study
1 Flora survey
- Tree shrub herb climber and grass species identification and
enumeration
- Diversity of species under plantations
- Analysis of Rare-Endangered-Threatened flora
2 Fauna survey
- Documentation of Avian Reptilian Insect Amphibian Mammal and
other faunal diversity
- Observations by direct and indirect evidences (Direct evidence-
Sighting and hearing Indirect evidence- Pug marks nests and other
signs
- Analysis of Scheduled species
3 Habitatmicrohabitat diversity in the project site and surrounding
areas within 1 km 5 km and 10 km range from the site
4 Photo documentation
373 Survey Limitation
This survey records the flora and fauna evident on the days of the site visit
and field survey It does not record any flora or fauna that may appear at other
times of the year and as such were not evident at the time of visit The report
represents ecological status of the area evident during the particular period of
the study
This is an ecological report and as such no reliance should be given to
comments relating to buildings engineering soils or other unrelated matters
374 Approach of the study
To assess the ecological issues and document flora and fauna associated with the
project following tasks were undertaken
(i) Preliminary visit on the site
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(ii) Desk Study
(iii) Core zone and Buffer zone Survey
375 Methodology
3751Desk Study
The purpose of the desk study was to identify habitats and species of local
conservation value which may not have been present or apparent during the
survey visit (eg springmonsoon plants) The desk study was also helpful in
understanding the historical biodiversity and ecological status of the site
The desk study was carried out by referring the hard copy literature
related to ecology and biodiversity of the region or of other related areas
encompassing the proposed site
Literature survey was also undertaken by collecting and stating research
papers and reports specific to the region
3752 Habitat Survey
To collect data on flora (Herbs Shrubs and Trees) and fauna (Birds
Mammals) various strategies were practiced These strategies differed as per the
habit and habitat of concerned group of species
376 Flora
The structure and composition of vegetation and forest cover was studied
by using Phytosociological methods Extensive field surveys were undertaken to
analyze and estimate diversity density dominance and frequency of different
members of plant population
Observations were made in the forest area as well as in non-forest areas by
laying plots and adopting quadrate method The quadrate method includes
laying down square sample plots or units for quantitative analysis of vegetation
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The sample plot method given by Clements (1898) Philips (1959) Muller and
Ellenberg (1974) and Rau and Wooten (1988) EIA Hand Book (ch7 pp44)was
followed The Quadrate sizes of 1 m x 1m 5m x 5m and 10m x 10m were taken
for herbs shrub and trees respectively
Co-existence and competition both are affected directly by the number of
individuals in the community Therefore it is essential to know the quantitative
structure of the community To characterize the community as a whole certain
derived parameters are used ie Density Frequency Abundance Importance
Value Index (IVI)
The Simpson Diversity Index gives a clear picture of community structure in
quantitative terms
To summarize the following parameters were used during the Floristic diversity
and Phytosociological assessment
(i) Density Frequency Abundance
(ii) Simpsons Index
a Simpsons Index (D)
b Simpsons Index of Diversity (1 ndash D)
377 Fauna and avifauna
The assessment of wild fauna was mostly based on random sightings For
animals other than directly sighted secondary evidences were recorded through
calls dung boles scats and spoors rub signs signs of debarking drag mark etc
For birds actual counts at each sampling site were made by walk
through in a chosen one kilometer stretch of the site and the number of birds
were directly counted and listed Species list was prepared along with taxonomic
position of each species
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3771 Sampling Stations
Majority of the region falling in the 10 km radius consist of Mining
projects Agricultural landscapes and Forest landscapes are often interrupted by
mining projects
Sampling locations were strategically selected to collect maximum data on
vegetation pattern faunal diversity and habitat diversity In total 50 samples
were taken around 14 sampling locations categorized in 7areas demarcated as
core zone (lease area) and buffer zone (up to 10 km from leasehold) of Nadidih
Feegrade mine
The areas that were visited and sampled during the survey were
Name of places sampled Distance
from the site
Dominant Features
1 Siddhamatth RF
2 Baitarni RF
3 Uliburu RF
4 Near Torha nala
5 Near Teherai Nala
6 Forests around Teherai
7 Near Suna Nadi
8 Lakhraghat
9 Forests around Koira
Within 5-10
Km
Sal dominated mixed forest
areas
10 Karo RF Within 1-5 km Sal dominated forest areas
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11 Kathmal RF
12 Karo RF
13 Kathmala RF
14 Forests around Nadidih
15 Mendhamaruni RF
16 Project site area- Nadidih
Feegrade
Within 1 km Mining dominated zone with
some vegetation pockets in
the lease area and around it
378 Observations
Observations were made for all possible habitats and flora-fauna species
in and around the site (except micro-organisms) All possible landscape features
and areas in the site and buffer areas were visited to collect the required data
The observations recorded are site time and season specific observations
However the actual observation data was supported by the data obtained from
secondary sources (reports research papers literature survey) to gather a wide
and in-depth perspective
The project being a mining project the impact of the project can be
multifold and therefore the ecological richness and sensitivity of the locations
were examined critically All the major habitats in the buffer area were visited
and observation recorded
3781 Habitat and Forest Type Diversity
The location of the project ie Nadidih Feegrade Iron amp Manganese Mines
falls into the North Western part of Orissa state and is bounded on the North by
Jharkhand State on the South by Jharsuguda amp Sambalpur district on the east
by the Rourkela Forest division and the West and North-west by Chhattisgarh
state
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The region falling into the 10 km radius from the project location is
diverse in habitat and therefore study of Habitat and Forest type diversity was
undertaken to understand different types of habitats and forests that are
prevalent in the region
Habitats are decisive factors and determine the diversity and distribution
of flora and fauna in any given ecosystem Therefore it is vital to understand
dynamics and diversity of habitats and ecosystems in and around the proposed
project Actual field observation coupled with Toposheet and Google earth
images were used to characterize and distinguish landscape diversity in the
study site and the buffer area The overall examination was carried out by
making actual visits at various pre-marked locations in the core site (lease area)
and the region falling within the 10 km radius of the project location (Buffer
area) The buffer area was divided in to two parts (5km and 10km) to make the
assessment and interpretation convenient
The Core Zone
The core zone area is a mining project proposed for lease renewal and
production enhancement The Lease area is surrounded by other mining
projects On the Western and Northern side of the mine boundary there is a
forest range which eventually merges with the Karo and Uliburu forest range
Karo river flows along the ML boundary
Majority of the landscape in the lease area (core zone) is characteristic of
degraded natural landscape as it is a mined area On the edges of the lease area
towards the Western side there are some forest patches which are dominated by
young Shorea robusta and Diospyros melanoxylon (Tendu) vegetation Most of the
herb and shrub species prevalent in the open spaces were weeds such as Lantana
Ageratum and Eupatorium The forest patches towards the Karo nala is relatively
diverse while other areas are extensively dominated by Sal (Shorea robusta)The
small patches of forest vegetation near the lease area has potential for being used
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as nesting-browsing habitats for faunal species such as a Birds Butterflies
Moths Rodents Hare Reptiles and Lizards
Forest patch around the lease area The Sal dominated Mendhamaruni range
A typical Shorea (Tree) and Eupatorium (Shrub) dominated system prevalent in
most of the vegetation around the lease area
Areas within 5 Km Range
The area falling within the 5 km range from the Core site contains major part of
Mendhamaruni Karo Kathmal and Siddhamath reserve forests The landscape
contains various mining projects and most of the forest patches are therefore
discontinuous and the agricultural habitats are only limited near some of the
villages The overall landscape in 5 km radius consists of 60 percent mine
dominated degraded landscapes and 30 percent reserve forest areas The reserve
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forest areas of Mendhamaruni Karo Uliburu Kajhurdihi and Siddhamath
represent the natural landscapes of the region
Areas within 10 Km Range Buffer Region
Within the 10 km area comprising the Buffer region there are some major
reserve forests such as such as Mendhamaruni Karo Uliburu Siddhamath
Kathmal and Baitarani These forests represent the natural ecology of the region
and are mostly characterized by plant species such as Shorea robusta Diospyros
melanoxylon Diospyros montanna Terminalia arjuna Terminalia tomentosa
Anogeissus latifolia Buchanania lanzan Haldina cordifolia Madhuca indica etc The
overall landscape is undulating and the elevation ranges from 1900-2300 ft
The dominant vegetation in the forests seen in the Buffer region can be broadly
categorized as a Moist and Dry Sal Forest (Government of Orissa 1994) The
forest type prevalent in the buffer area can be classified on the basis Champion
and Seth classification (1968) as Northern Tropical Moist Deciduous Sal (80 )
and Northern Tropical Dry Deciduous forest (20)
Important tree species associated with Sal in these forests are
Anogeissus latifolia Bauhinia semla B vahlii Bombax ceiba Careya arborea Casearia
elliptica C graveolens Cassia fistula Catunaregam spinosa Chloroxylon swetenoides
Dalbergia latifolia Diospyros melanoxylon D montana Garuga pinnata Grewia
tiliaefolia Haldina cordifolia Hymenodictyon orixense Kydia calycina Lagerstromia
Macaranga peltata Miliusa velutina Mitragyna parvifolia Pterocarpus marsupium
Schleichera oleosa Spondias pinnata Symplocos cochinchinensis Syzygium cumini
Terminalia tomentosa T bellirica Trichilia connaroides and Ziziphus rugosa
Majority of the landscape falling in the buffer region is dominated by industrial
and mining projects wastelands and discontinuous agricultural landscapes
Natural landscape and forest cover is interrupted by various mining projects and
there has been cumulative degradation of the natural landscape Majority of the
reserve forests observed during the study were fragmented
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Summary of Habitat Diversity Survey
Approximate percentage of natural habitats or forest area in the Lease area 60-
70
Type of the habitat or forests system present in the Lease area
(i) Sal dominated forest patches
(ii) Moist mixed deciduous forests
Type of the habitat and Forest systems present in the Buffer region
i Northern dry mixed deciduous forests
ii Northern Tropical Moist Deciduous Sal
forests
iii Northern Tropical Dry Deciduous forest
iv Moist mixed deciduous forests
v Northern tropical wet evergreen or semi-
evergreen forests
vi Scrub lands
Bioogegraphic province
(1) Sal Zone
Potential vegetation type (2) Shorea ndash Buchnania-Terminalia
(3) Shorea-Terminalia-Adina Reserve forests in the Buffer region
Mendhamaruni KhajurdihiKaro Siddhamath Baitarani Uliburu
High diversity reserve forests
Karo RF Baitarni RF Low diversity reserve forests Mendhamaruni Kathmal
Siddhamath and Uliburu
National parks and Sanctuaries in the Buffer region None
Rivers in the buffer region Karo Torha
Dominating soil Grey greenish-grey brown to reddish-brown
Flora in the Core zone
The Core zone (Lease area) has small vegetation on the western periphery and
some plantation areas The species of plants observed in the nearby areas are
characteristic of disturbed and degraded natural systems The tree diversity
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indicated dominance of Shorea robusta but the herbs and shrubs diversity was
dominated by weeds and exotic species In total 89 species of plants were
observed in the core site (within the lease boundary) The floral diversity in the
core site included 32 species of trees 20 species of Shrubs 25 species of Herbs
and Grasses 11 species of Climbers and 1 species of Parasite
No species classified as Rare Endangered or Threatened were observed during
the study in the lease area But in the adjoining forest ranges there can be
presence of ecologically important and protected species
A detailed list of Flora observed in the Core site is shown in the Table No 322
During the quadrate study it was observed that Shorea robusta - Sal(IVI
144)followed byLannea coromandelicandash Shemat (IVI 33)Holarrhena antidysenterica
(IVI 20) and Acacia aurculiformis (IVI 16) were the most common species in the
core site Acacia aurculiformisis planted across at various locations as over dump
plantation
A detailed list of Phytosociological observation and calculation is represented in
Table No 333
Flora diversity observed in Buffer area
During the study various forest areas in the buffer region were visited and
quadrates were laid at regular intervals to collect representative data of floral
diversity of the region
In total 218 species were encountered during the study which included 71
species of Trees 51 species of herbs 40 species of Shrubs 36 species of climbers
15 species of Grass and 5 species of Epiphytes and Parasites
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Dominant species Various areas (Forest River Open landscapes) in the Buffer
region were examined and data was collected to understand species dominance
and composition in the buffer region
Almost all of the forest patches showed a heavy dominance of Shorea robusta (IVI
180) followed by other species such as Holarrhena antidysenterica (IVI 15)
Terminalia tomentosa (IVI 10) Anogeissus latifolia (IVI 75) Buchnania lanzan (IVI
7) Madhuca indica (IVI 68) Diospyros melanozylon (IVI 65) and so on
It can be clearly seen here that the overall forest composition is dominated by
Shorea robusta (Sal) and other Tree species are secondary associates The under
stories of almost all of the forested areas visited are very low in diversity and
density In the open spaces the area is occupied by Shorea robusta and Holarrhena
antidysenterica regeneration
Chromolaena odorata along with Ageratum conyzoides are the most common species
of shrubs prevalent in most of the locations Some forest area also has a Hyptis
and Cassia tora
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The Tree composition dominated by Shorea robusta
A typical Shorea robusta dominated forest ecosystem
Domesticated plants during the survey
List of plant species associated with plantations avenues and agricultural
landscapes (Domestic plants) were made In total 27 species of plants were
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observed to be very commonly used as domesticated species in the nearby
locations of the project site and the buffer region Most of these species are exotic
species Native species must be promoted to enhance the native ecology List of
Domesticated plants observed during the study can be seen in Table No 324
Agriculture and Horticulture plant species Some common plants planted in
orchards and plantations by locals are
Sr no
Fruiting plants Major Field crops
Vegetables
1 Mango Paddy Sweet Potato
2 Citrus Maize Chilly
3 Cashew Greengram Onion
4 Banana Blackgram Potato
5 Litchi Wheat Tomato
6 Guava Groundnut
7 Redgram
A rice farm system at one of the locations in the buffer region
Ecologically important species
Plant species form the basis of ecological interaction in nature In the web of life
and natural ecology the diversity density and abundance of plants species are
decisive factors More the native plants better is the associated faunal diversity
Documenting local species that are ecologically important may be helpful in
restoration and greenbelt development planning With the help of actual field
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observations and literature review a list of plant species that are ecologically
significant was prepared These plant species are considered ecologically
important as they attract and support faunal diversity These plants can be
helpful in restoration of natural ecology if planted in strategic composition
List of the Ecological Important plants found in the Buffer region is shown in the
Table No325
Rare Endangered vulnerable or protected species in the region
The project core and the buffer area falls into the Sal dominated moist and dry
deciduous forest ecosystem in North Orissa The floristic composition is totally
dominated by Shorea robusta (Sal) However there are also groups of key
ecological importance such as a Ficus Syszigium Terminalia Madhuca
Buchania Lannea and Garuga that are frequent throughout the composition
Other than the common species that represent the general structure of the forest
there are many species that are rare endangered vulnerable or nearly
threatened These species often have very niche temporal and spatial
distribution and may not be encountered during a short term study or survey
However a list of Rare Endangered Vulnerable or Near Threatened species was
extracted on the basis of literature review by analysis of the species distribution
and examining the possibility of being found in the buffer region There can be
around 25 species that are classified as Rare Endangered and Threatened (RET)
found in the forests ranges present in the buffer area
A list of these species is shown in Table No326
Only 7 species out of these 25 mentioned in the RET list were actually observed
during the study in the buffer region of the project
Summary of the Floristic Survey
Number of Tree species in the core site (Actual observation) 32
Total number of plant species observed in the core site during the study (Actual
observation) 89
Total number of species observed in the Buffer area during the study (Actual
observation) 218
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Rare Endangered vulnerable or protected species encountered in the project site
area None
Rare Endangered vulnerable or protected species encountered in the Buffer
area 7 plants species as Endangered and Vulnerable
Plant species like Rouvolfia serpentine (Endangered) Dalbergia
latifolia(Endangered)and Oroxylum indicum (Endangered) Pterocarpus
marsupium (Endangered)Symplocos racemosa(Critically Endangered) and
Embellia ribes(Vulnerable) are species that were found in the buffer region
during the survey
379 Faunal diversity
The Core Zone is a mining dominated landscape and therefore not much
sightings of Fauna was possible The Faunal diversity in the core site was limited
to Butterflies insects Rats and common lizards The core site has a very poor
Avifaunal diversity Possibility of bigger mammals is very low due to the
cumulative disturbance caused by the mine dominated landscape In the Buffer
zone due to the presence of Reserve forests there was a good diversity of Birds
Butterflies and Other insects
To study faunal diversity and richness in the area random sightings were
preferred and various methods of observation were practiced For reptiles stone
lifting was done rock crevices and wall space of structures in the site were
checked Amphibians were searched near the stagnant water pools and small
streams Insects were observed on underside of leaves nests rock crevices
bushes and other places Birds were studied by undertaking several field trails in
and around the site
The observations made during the study phase in the site are as follows
Mammal diversity
No mammals other than common Squirrel and domesticated cows or dogs were
seen in and around the core zone On random survey and talking with local
people it was learnt that Jackals and Sloth bear are found in the reserve forest
areas in the Buffer zone There were no leopard pugmarks encountered during
the study On the basis of direct sightings questions and indirect evidences the
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presence of Faunal species such as Wild Boar Jackals Fox Hare Porcupine and
Indian Mongoose were validated
List of Mammals that can be found in the buffer region is shown in the Table
No327
Avian diversity
In areas falling within the core site (lease area) and adjoining areas 26 species of
birds were observed during the study The observations were made based on
direct sightings and bird calls In the observed list of birds none of the species
were classified as Endangered or rare
While surveying the buffer area 70 species of birds were observed All of these
birds observed were of Least concern classification It must be noted here that
though the bird species recorded during the survey are of least concern
classification necessary steps must be undertaken to reduce the impact on the
reserve forest areas that support majority of the Avian diversity
A list of Bird species observed during the study is shown in Table No328
Domesticated animals
At some open spaces near the project location domesticated Urban diversity
specific animals such as a Stray dogs (Canis lupus) and domestic cows(Bos
primigenius indicus)are common in and around the proposed project site
Summary of faunal observations
Number of Bird species observed in core site 26
Number of Reptile observed in the core site 3
Number of Amphibian species observed in the core site 2
Number of Bird species observed in the 10 km radius 70
Number of Reptile observed in the 10 km radius 7
Number of Amphibian species observed in the 10 km radius 4
Domesticated animals found in the actual project site 0
Domesticated animals sighted in the MIDC area 2
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Mammal species sighted in the Buffer region Jackal Mongoose Black Nape
Hare Wild Boar
3710 Diversity Index Calculation
Diversity Index was calculated based on the observations made The diversity
Index was used to compare the core site and the buffer region
Core Site
(i) Simpsons Index (D) 0130
(ii) Simpsons Index of Diversity 1 ndash D 0870
Buffer Region
The buffer region can be further divided into 6 major areas The Diversity index
of these areas is given below
Sr No
Reserve forests Simpsons Index (D) Simpsons Index of Diversity 1 - D
1 Baitarni RF 0056 0944
2 Kathmal 0185 0815
3 Khjuradihi 0121 0879
4 Mendhamaruni 0103 0897
As observed from the above Table the buffer region is more diverse and rich
than the core site
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3711 Tables
Floral diversity in core site
Table No 322
Sr No Plant name Habit Family
1 Anacardium occidentale Tree Anacardiaceae
2 Buchanania lanzan Tree Anacardiaceae
3 Alstonia scholaris
Tree Apocynaceae
4 Holarrhena antidysenterica Tree Apocynaceae
5 Garuga pinnata
Tree Burseraceae
6 Cassia fistula Tree Caesalpinaceae
7 Cassia Siamea Tree Caesalpinaceae
8 Anogeissus latifolia
Tree Combretaceae
9 Terminalia tomentosa Tree Combretaceae
10 Shorea Robusta Tree Dipterocarpaceae
11 Diospyros melanoxylon
Tree Ebenaceae
12 Diospyros montana
Tree Ebenaceae
13 Bridelia retusa
Tree Euphorbiaceae
14 Pongamia pinnata Tree Fabaceae
15 Gmelina arborea Tree Lamiaceae
16 Azadirachta indica Tree Meliaceae
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17 Acacia aurculiformis Tree Mimosaceae
18 Acacia catechu
Tree Mimosaceae
19 Albizzia lebbeck
Tree Mimosaceae
20 Haldina cordifolia Tree Rubiaceae
21 Aegle marmelos Tree Rutaceae
22 Holoptelia integrifolia
Tree Ulmaceae
23 Trema orientalis Tree Ulmaceae
24 Butea monosperma
Tree Fabaceae
25 Careya arborea
Tree Lecythedaceae
26 Casearia tomentosa
Tree Flacourtiaceae
27 Heterophragma quadriloculare
Tree Bignoniaceae
28 Lagerstromia parviflora
Tree Lythraceae
29 Lannea coromandelica
Tree Anacardiaceae
30 Madhuca indica
Tree Sapotaceae
31 Mangifera indica
Tree Anacardiaceae
32 Pterocarpus marsupium
Tree Fabaceae
33 Adhatoda vasica Shrubs Acanthaceae
34 Andrographis paniculata Shrubs Acanthaceae
35 Barleria cristata Shrubs Acanthaceae
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36 Barleria montana Shrubs Acanthaceae
37 Calotropis procera Shrubs Asclepiadaceae
38 Ageratum conyzoides Shrubs Asteraceae
39 Cassia tora Shrubs Caesalpiniaceae
40 Combretum nanum Shrubs Combretaceae
41 Dioscorea pentaphylla Shrubs Dioscoreaceae
42 Jatropha curcas Shrubs Euphorbiaceae
43 Crotalaria juncea Shrubs Fabaceae
44 Desmodium gangeticum Shrubs Fabaceae
45 Desmodium velutinum Shrubs Fabaceae
46 Tephrosia sps Shrubs Fabaceae
47 Hyptis suaveolens Shrubs lamiaceae
48 Sida acuta Shrubs Malvaceae
49 Sida cordifolia Shrubs Malvaceae
50 Urena lobata Shrubs Malvaceae
51 Lantana camara Shrubs Verbenaceae
52 Tribulus terrestris Shrubs Zygophyllaceae
53 Loranthus longiflorus Parasite Loranthaceae
54 Dicliptera sps Herb Acanthaceae
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55 Hygrophila spinosa Herb Acanthaceae
56 Justicia betonica Herb Acanthaceae
57 Lepidagathis Herb Acanthaceae
58 Chromolaena odorata Herb Asteraceae
59 Eclipta prostrata Herb Asteraceae
60 Fimbristylis Herb Cyperaceae
61 Phyllanthus niruri Herb Euphorbiaceae
62 Tephrosia tinctoria Herb Fabaceae
63 Mimosa pudica Herb Leguminosae
64 Argemone mexicana Herb Papaveraceae
65 Limnophila indica Herb Plantaginaceae
66 Lindernia crustacea Herb Scrophulariaceae
67 Apluda mutica Grasses Poaceae
68 Chloris barbata Grasses Poaceae
69 Cynodon dactylon Grasses Poaceae
70 Dicanthium sps Grasses Poaceae
71 Dichanthium annulatum Grasses Poaceae
72 Eragrostis unioloides Grasses Poaceae
73 Heteropogon contortus Grasses Poaceae
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74 Iseilema laxum Grasses Poaceae
75 Oplismenus burmannii Grasses Poaceae
76 Setaria verticillata Grasses Poaceae
77 Themeda arundinacea Grasses Poaceae
78 Themeda quadrivalvis Grasses Poaceae
79 Cryptolepis buchanani Climber Asclepiadaceae
80 Hemidesmus indica Climber Asclepiadaceae
81 Ipomea carnea Climber Convolvulaceae
82 Rivea hypocrateriformis Climber Convolvulaceae
83 Dioscorea pentaphylla Climber Dioscoreaceae
84 Dioscorea bulbifera Climber Dioscoreaceae
85 Mucuna pruriens Climber Fabaceae
86 Smilax macrophylla Climber Liliaceae
87 Woodfordia floribunda Climber Lythraceae
88 Cissampelos pareira Climber Menispermaceae
89 Vitis tomentosa Climber Vitaceae
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Floristic diversity observed in the buffer area
Table No 323
Sr No Scientific name Habit Family
1 Acacia catechu Tree Mimosaceae
2 Aegle marmelos Tree Rutaceae
3 Albizia lebbeck Tree Mimosaceae
4 Alstonia scholaris Tree Apocynaceae
5 Annona squamosa Tree Annonaceae
6 Anogeissus acuminata Tree Combretaceae
7 Anogeissus latifolia Tree Combretaceae
8 Artocarpus heterophyllus Tree Moraceae
9 Bauhinia racemosa Tree Leguminosae
10 Bauhinia variegata Tree Leguminosae
11 Bixa orellana Tree Violaceae
12 Bombac ceiba Tree Bombacaceae
13 Bridelia retusa Tree Phyllanthaceae
14 Buchanania lanzan Tree Anacardiaceae
15 Butea monosperma Tree Leguminosae
16 Careya arborea Tree Lecythedaceae
17 Casearia tomentosa Tree Flacourtiaceae
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18 Caseria graveolens Tree Flacourtiaceae
19 Cassia fistula Tree Leguminosae
20 Chloroxylon swietenia Tree Meliaceae
21 Choclospermum gossypium Tree Choclospermaceae
22 Dalbergia paniculata Tree Leguminosae
23 Dalbergia sisoo Tree Leguminosae
24 Diospyros melanoxylon Tree Ebenaceae
25 Diospyros montana Tree Ebenaceae
26 Ficus asperrimia Tree Moraceae
27 Ficus beneghalensis Tree Moraceae
28 Ficus glormerata Tree Moraceae
29 Ficus infectoria Tree Moraceae
30 Oroxylon indicum Tree Bignoniaceae
31 Flacourtia indica Tree Flacourtiaceae
32 Garuga pinnata Tree Burseraceae
33 Grewia tiliaefolia Tree Tiliaceae
34 Haldina cordifolia Tree Rubiaceae
35 Holarrhena antidysenterica Tree Apocynaceae
36 Holoptelea integrifolia Tree Ulmaceae
37 Hymenodictyon excelsum Tree Rubiaceae
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38 Kydia calycina Tree Malvaceae
39 Lagerstroemia parviflora Tree Lytheraceae
40 Lannea coromandelica Tree Anacardiaceae
41 Madhuca indica Tree Sapotaceae
42 Mallotus phillipensis Tree Euphorbiaceae
43 Mangifera indica Tree Anacardiaceae
44 Meyna laxiflora Tree Rubiaceae
45 Miliusa velutina Tree Annonaceae
46 Mitragyna parvifolia Tree Rubiaceae
47 Morinda tinctoria Tree Rubiaceae
48 Ougeinia oojeinensis Tree Leguminoseae
49 Phoenix sylvestris Tree Palmae
50 Polyalthia cerasoides Tree Annonaceae
51 Pongamia pinnata Tree Leguminoseae
52 Pterocarpus marsupium Tree Leguminoseae
53 Randia dumetorum Tree Rubiaceae
54 Schleichera oleosa Tree Sapindaceae
55 Semecarpus anacardium Tree Anacardiaceae
56 Shorea Robusta Tree Dipterocarpaceae
57 Sterculia urens Tree Sterculiaceae
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58 Symplocos racemosa Tree Symplocaceae
59 Syzigium cumini Tree Myrtaceae
60 Tamarindus indica Tree Leguminoseae
61 Tectona grandis Tree Lamiaceae
62 Tephrosia tinctoria Tree Leguminoseae
63 Terminalia arjuna Tree Combretaceae
64 Terminalia alata Tree Combretaceae
65 Terminalia bellerica Tree Combretaceae
66 Terminalia chebula Tree Combretaceae
67 Terminalia tomentosa Tree Combretaceae
68 Vitex negundo Tree Verbenaceae
69 Xylia xylocarpa Tree Leguminoseae
70 Zizyphus jujuba Tree Rhamnaceae
71 Zizyphus rugosa Tree Rhamnaceae
72 Abutilon indicum Shrub Malvaceae
73 Adhatoda vasica Shrub Acanthaceae
74 Baliospermum montanum Shrub Euphorbiaceae
75 Barleria prionitis Shrub Acanthaceae
76 Caesalpinia bonducella Shrub Leguminosae
77 Cajanus cajan Shrub Leguminosae
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78 Calotropis gigantea Shrub Asclepiadaceae
79 Cassia alata Shrub Leguminosae
80 Cassia tora Shrub Leguminosae
81 Celosia argentia Shrub Amaranthaceae
82 Clerodendron infortunatum Shrub Verbenaceae
83 Clerodendrum serratum Shrub Vebenaceae
84 Colebrookia oppositifolia Shrub Labiatae
85 Corchorus aestuans Shrub Tiliaceae
86 Corchorus olitorius Shrub Tiliaceae
87 Crotolaria hirsuta Shrub Leguminosae
88 Crotolaria juncea Shrub Leguminosae
89 Desmodium triflorum Shrub Fabaceae
90 Ecbolium linneanum Shrub Acanthaceae
91 Eranthemum purpurascens Shrub Acanthaceae
92 Flemingia sps Shrub Fabaceae
93 Gymnema sylvestris Shrub Asclepiadaceae
94 Helicteres isora Shrub Sterculiaceae
95 Hyptis suaveolens Shrub Lamiaceae
96 Impatiens balsamina Shrub Balsaminaceae
97 Indigofera cassioides Shrub Fabaceae
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98 Indigofera trita Shrub Fabaceae
99 Lantana camara Shrub Verbenaceae
100 Leea asiatica Shrub Vitaceae
101 Leea indica Shrub Vitaceae
102 Leea macrophylla Shrub Vitaceae
103 Leonotis nepetifolia Shrub Labiatae
104 Leucas lanata Shrub Lamiaceae
105 Ludwigia octovalvis Shrub Onagraceae
106 Mimosa pudica Shrub Mimosaceae
107 Ocimum basilicum Shrub Labiatae
108 Orthosiphon sps Shrub Lamiaceae
109 Ruellia tuberosa Shrub Acanthaceae
110 Securinega Shrub Euphorbiaceae
111 Woodfordia floribunda Shrub Lythraceae
112 Loranthus longiflorus Parasite Loranthaceae
113 Macrosolen Parasite Loranthaceae
114 Viscum Parasite Viscaceae
115 Acampe praemorsa Orchid Orchidaceae
116 Vanda tesselata Orchid Leguminosae
117 Achyranthes aspera Herb Amarantaceae
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118 Acmella uliginosa Herb Asteraceae
119 Ageratum conyzoides Herb Asteraceae
120 Amaranthus spinosus Herb Amarantaceae
121 Ammannia octandra Herb Lytheraceae
122 Andrographis paniculata Herb Acanthaceae
123 Anisomeles indica Herb Labiatae
124 Argemone mexicana Herb Papaveraceae
125 Bidens bipinnata Herb Asteraceae
126 Bidens pilosa Herb Asteraceae
127 Boerhavia diffusa Herb Nyctaginaceae
128 Capparis sepiaria Herb Capparidaceae
129 Chrozophora prostrata Herb Euphorbiaceae
130 Chrozophora rottleri Herb Euphorbiaceae
131 Cleome viscosa Herb Cappraceae
132 Commelina benghalensis Herb Commelinaceae
133 Commelina maculata Herb Commelinaceae
134 Commelina sps Herb Commelinaceae
135 Cyanotis fasciculata Herb Commelinaceae
136 Cyanotis tuberosa Herb Commelinaceae
137 Cyperus rotundus Herb Cyperaceae
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138 Cyperus sps Herb Cyperaceae
139 Desmodium gangeticum Herb Leguminosae
140 Dicliptera sps Herb Acanthaceae
141 Eclipta prostrata Herb Asteraceae
142 Fimbristylis Herb Cyperaceae
143 Hygrophila spinosa Herb Acanthaceae
144 Lepidagathis Herb Acanthaceae
145 Limnophila indica Herb Plantaginaceae
146 Lindernia crustacea Herb Scrophulariaceae
147 Mimosa pudica Herb Leguminosae
148 Parthenium hysterophorus Herb Asteraceae
149 Phyllanthus niruri Herb Euphorbiaceae
150 Physalis micrantha Herb Euphorbiaceae
151 Pozoulzia pentandra Herb Urticaceae
152 Rostellularia crinita Herb Acanthaceae
153 Sida cordifolia Herb Malvaceae
154 Smithia conferta Herb Leguminosae
155 Spermacoce articularis Herb Rubiaceae
156 Spermacoce pusila Herb Rubiaceae
157 Spilanthes paniculata Herb Asteraceae
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158 Stylosanthes hamata Herb Fabaceae
159 Synedrella nodiflora Herb Asteraceae
160 Tephrosia purpurea Herb Leguminosae
161 Torenia sps Herb Scrophulariaceae
162 Tribulus terrestris Herb Zygophyllaceae
163 Tridax procumbens Herb Asteraceae
164 Triumfetta rhomboidea Herb Tiliaceae
165 Urena lobata Herb Malvaceae
166 Alternenthera erecta Herb Amaranthaceae
167 Dichanthium annulatum Grass Gramineae
168 Apluda sps Grass Gramineae
169 Chloris barbata Grass Gramineae
170 Chrysopgon montanus Grass Gramineae
171 Cynodon dactylon Grass Gramineae
172 Dactyloctenium aegyptiacum Grass Gramineae
173 Echinochloa colonum Grass Gramineae
174 Eragrostis tenella Grass Gramineae
175 Eragrostis unioloides Grass Gramineae
176 Eulaliopsis binata Grass Gramineae
177 Heteropogon contortus Grass Gramineae
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178 Ischaemum pilosum Grass Gramineae
179 Panicum pumilum Grass Gramineae
180 Pennisetum hohenackeri Grass Gramineae
181 Sehima sulcatum Grass Gramineae
182 Themeda quadrivalvis Grass Gramineae
183 Abrus precatorius Climber Leguminosae
184 Ampelocissus Climber Vitaceae
185 Argyreia Climber Convolvulaceae
186 Aristolochia indica Climber Aristolochiaceae
187 Bauhinia vahlii Climber Leguminosae
188 Butea superba Climber Leguminosae
189 Calycopteris floribunda Climber Combretaceae
190 Cardiospermum halicacabum Climber Anacardiaceae
191 Celastrus paniculata Climber Celastraceae
192 Clitoria biflora Climber Leguminosae
193 Coccinia grandis Climber Cucurbitaceae
194 Combretum decandrum Climber Combretaceae
195 Combretum ovalifolium Climber Combretaceae
196 Cryptolepis buchanani Climber Asclepiadaceae
197 Cuscuta reflexa Climber Convolvulaceae
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198 Dioscorea bulbifera Climber Dioscoreaceae
199 Dioscorea dremona Climber Dioscoreaceae
200 Evolvulus alsinoides Climber Convolvulaceae
201 Indigofera linifolia Climber Leguminosae
202 Indigofera pulchella Climber Leguminosae
203 Ipmoea hederifolia Climber Convolvulaceae
204 Ipomoea aquatica Climber Convolvulaceae
205 Ipomoea carnea Climber Convolvulaceae
206 Ipomoea pes caprae Climber Convolvulaceae
207 Jasminum arborescens Climber Oleaceae
208 Lagenaria siceraria Climber Cucurbitaceae
209 Luffa acutangula Climber Cucurbitaceae
210 Momordica dioica Climber Cucurbitaceae
211 Mucuna pruriens Climber Leguminosae
212 Mukia maderaspatana Climber Cucurbitaceae
213 Smilax macrophylla Climber Liliaceae
214 Tinospora cordifolia Climber Menispermaceae
215 Trichosanthes cucumerina Climber Cucurbitaceae
216 Trichosanthes cucumerina Climber Cucurbitaceae
217 Vigna trilobata Climber Fabaceae
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218 Ziziphus oenoplia Climber Rhamnaceae
Checklist of Domestic plant species observed in and around the actual project
location
Table No 324
Sr No Botanical Name Family Local Name Habitat Status
1 Acacia auriculiformis ACunnexBenth
Mimosaceae Australian babhul
Tree E
2 Anacardium occidentale Linn
Anacardiaceae Kaju Tree E
3 Callistemon Citrinus (Curtis) Stapf
Myrtaceae Bottle brush Tree E
4 Cassia siamea leguminoasae Chakunda Tree E
5 Gmelina arbore linn Casurinaceae Suru Tree N
6 Delonix regia Fabaceae Gulmohar Tree E
7 Grevillea robusta A Cunn Proteaceae Silver Oak Tree E
8 Leucaena leucocephala (Lamk) De Wit
Mimosaceae Subabhul Tree E
9 Manilkara zapota (Linn) van Royen
Sapotaceae Chiku Tree E
10 Plumeria alba Linn Apocynaceae Chapha (Pa) Tree E
11 Plumeria rubra linn Apocynaceae lal chafa Tree E
12 Polyalthia longifolia (Sonn) Thw
Annonaceae Asupalav (Pasarat)
Tree E
13 Psidium guajava Linn Myrtaceae Peru Tree E
14 Caesalpinia pulcherima (Linn) Sw
Caesalpiniaceae Shankasur Shrub E
15 Musa paradisiaca X Musaceae Banana Shrub E
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16 Lantana camara Linn Verbenaceae Ghaneri Herb E
17 Aegle marmelos (Linn ) Correa
Rutaceae Bel Tree N
18 Artocarpus heterophyllus Lamk
Moraceae Phanas Tree N
19 Cicca acida (L) Marr Phyllanthaceae Amla Tree N
20 Citrus acida Myrtaceae Lemon Tree N
21 Madhuca indica Gmel Sapotaceae Moha Tree N
22 Mangifera indica Linn Anacardiaceae Amba Tree N
23 Bambusa bambos (L) Voss Poaceae Bamboo Grass N
24 Tectona grandis Lamiaceae Sagwan Tree N
25 Moringa pterigosperma Gaertn
Moringaceae Shevga Tree N
26 Michelia champaka Magnoliaceae Champa Tree N
27 Annona squamosa Annonaceae Sitaphal Tree N
Ecologically Important Species Table No 325
Sr No Plant species
Common Name Family Habit Status
Main Attractant for animals
1 Acacia catechu Khair Leguminosae Tree Native Flowers
2 Aegele marmelos Bel Rutaceae Tree Native Flowers and fruits
3 Albizia lebbeck Kala-siris Leguminosae Tree Native Flower and Fruits
4 Anogeissus latifolia Dhaora Sappotaceae Tree Native Fruits
5 Bauhinia purpurea Keolar Leguminosae Tree Native Flowers
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6 Bauhinia racemosa Asta Leguminosae Tree Native Flowers
7 Bombax ceiba Semal Malvaceae Tree Native Flowers
8 Bridelia retusa Kasai Euphorbiaceae Tree Native Fruits
9 Buchanania latifolia Achar Anacardiaceae Tree Native Fruits
10 Butea monosperma Palas Leguminosae Tree Native Flowers
11 Carreya arborea Kumbhi Lecythedaceae Tree Native Flowers
12 Casaeria graveolens Gilchi Samydaceae Tree Native
13 Cassia fistula Amaltas Leguminosae Tree Native Fruits
14 Chloroxylon swietenia Bhirra Meliaceae Tree Native
15 Dalbergia latifolia Shisham Leguminosae Tree Native
16 Dalbergia sisoo Sisoo Leguminosae Tree Native Fruits
17 Diospyros melanoxylon Tendu Ebenaceae Tree Native Fruits
18 Diospyros montana Bistendu Ebenaceae Tree Native Fruits
19 Ficus benghalensis Bar Moraceae Tree Native Fruits
20 Ficus glomerata Gular Moraceae Tree Native Fruits
21 Ficus infectoria Pakar Moraceae Tree Native Fruits
22 Ficus religiosa Pipal Moraceae Tree Native Fruits
23 Flacourtia indica Native Fruits
24 Garuga pinnata Kekad Burseraceae Tree Native Flowers and fruits
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25 Gmelina arborea Gamari Verbenaceae Tree Native Flower
26 Grewia tilifolia Dhaman Tiliaceae Tree Native Flower
27 Holoptelia integrifolia Chirol Ulmaceae Tree Native Fruit
28 Lagerstroemia parviflora Seja Lythraceae Tree Native Flower
29 Lannea coromondalica Jhingan Anacardiaceae Tree Native Fruits
30 Madhuca longifolia Mahua Euphorbiaceae Tree Native Flowers
31 Mangifera indica Am Anacardiaceae Tree Native Flower and Fruits
32 Pongamia pinnata Karanj Leguminosae Tree Native Flowers
33 Pterocarpus marsupium Bijasal Leguminosae Tree Native Fruits
34 Schleichera oleosa Kusum Sapindaceae Tree Native Fruits
35 Shorea robusta Sal Dipterocarpaceae Tree Native Fruits
36 Sterculia urens Kulu Sterculiaceae Tree Native Fruits
37 Tamarindus indica Imli Leguminosae Tree Introduced Fruits
38 Tectona grandis Sagon Verbenaceae Tree Native Flowers
39 Terminalia arjuna Arjun Combretaceae Tree Native Fruits and flowers
40 Terminalia belerica Bahera Combretaceae Tree Native Flowers
41 Terminalia chebula Harra Combretaceae Tree Native Flowers
42 Terminalia tomentosa Tondri Combretaceae Tree Native Flowers
Rare Endangered Threatened or Volnerable species ( in the Odisha state )
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Table No 326
Sr no Scientific name Status Orissa
1 Saraca asoca CR
2 Symplocos racemosa CR
3 Cordia macleodii EN
4 Gloriosa superba EN
5 Mucuna gigantea EN
6 Oroxylon indicum EN
7 Piper longum EN
8 Pterocarpus marsupium EN
9 Rovolfia serpentina EN
10 Stereospermum picta EN
11 Uraria picta EN
12 Xylocarpus granatum EN
13 Celastrus paniculatus VU
14 Crateva magna VU
15 Embellia ribes VU
16 Garcinia zanthochymus VU
17 Gardenia gummifera VU
18 Gnetum ula VU
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19 Hedychium coronarium VU
20 Litsea VU
21 Operculina turpethum VU
22 Merremia turpethum VU
23 Pueraria tuberosa VU
24 Strychnos potatorum VU
25 Eulohia herbacea NT
Mammal in Buffer area
Table No 327
Sr
No
Common
Name
Scientific
Name
Family Feed
ing
Stat
us
Schedule
of
Wildlife
(Protectio
n) Act
1972)
IUCN
Category
Core
Zone
Buffer
Zone
Mammals
1 Hyaena Hyaena
hyaena
Hyaenidae C III Near
Threatened
- +
2 Jackal Canis aureus Canidae C II Least
Concern
- +
3 Fox Vulpes
bengalensis
Canidae C - Least
Concern
- -
4 Barking
deer
Muntiacus
muntjak
Cervidae H III Least
Concern
- -
5 Spotted deer Axis axis Cervidae H III Least
Concern
- +
6 Blue bull Boselaphus
tragocamelus
Bovidae H III Least
Concern
- -
7 Sambar Rusa unicolor Cervidae H III Vulnerable - -
8 Wild Boar Sus scrofa Suidae H III Least - -
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No
Common
Name
Scientific
Name
Family Feed
ing
Stat
us
Schedule
of
Wildlife
(Protectio
n) Act
1972)
IUCN
Category
Core
Zone
Buffer
Zone
C Concern
9 Striped
squirrel
Funambulus
pennati
Sciuridae H - - + +
10 Field rat Bandicota
bengalensis
Muridae H
C
- Least
Concern
- -
11 Porcupine Hystrix indica Hystricidae H IV Least
Concern
- -
12 Hare Lepus
nigricollis
Ochotonidae H - Least
Concern
- +
13 Jungle cat Felis chaus Felidae C II Least
Concern
- -
14 Mongoose Herpestes
edwardsii
Herpestidae C II Least
Concern
+ +
15 Indian ratel Mellivora
capensis
Mustelidae H III Least
Concern
- -
16 Otter Lutrogale
perspicillata
Mustelidae C - Vulnerable - -
17 Langur Presbytis
entellus
Cercopithecida
e
H II - - +
18 Rhesus
macaque
Macaca
mulatta
Cercopithecida
e
H II Least
Concern
- +
19 Fruit bat Cynopterus
sphinx
Pteropodidae H - Least
Concern
- -
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Table No 328
Sr No Common name Scientific name
Schedule of Wildlife
(Protection) Act 1972)
1 Common Myna Acridotheres tristis
-
2 Common Swift Apis affinis
-
3 Grey heron Ardea cinerea
-
4 Indian Pond Heron Ardeola grayii
-
5 Cattle egret Bubulcus ibis
-
6 Blue rock pigeon Columba livia
IV
7 Long-billed Crow Corvus macrorhynchos
-
8 House Crow Corvus splendens
-
9 Asian palm swift Cypsiurus balasiensis
-
10 Black Drongo Dicrurus macrocercus
-
11 Little egret Egretta garzetta
-
12 White-throated Kingfisher Halcyon pileata
-
13 Long-tailed shrike Lanius schach
-
14 Green Bee-eater Merops orientalis
-
15 Black Kite (Pariah Kite) Milvus migrans
-
16 Purple Sunbird Nectarinia asiatica
-
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17 Black-naped Oriole Oriolus chinensis
-
18 Black hooded oriole Oriolus xanthornus
-
19 Common tailorbird Orthotomus sutorius
-
20 House sparrow Passer domesticus
-
21 Baya Weaver Ploceus philippinus
-
22 Plain Prinia Prinia inornata
-
23 Ashy Prinia Prinia socialis
-
24 Red vented bulbul Pycnonotus cafer
-
25 Spotted dove Stigmatopelia chinensis
-
26 Black Kite (Pariah Kite) Milvus migrans
-
27 Purple Sunbird Nectarinia asiatica
-
28 Black-naped Oriole Oriolus chinensis
-
29 Black hooded oriole Oriolus xanthornus
-
Avifauna observed in the Buffer area
Table No 329
Sr No Common name Scientific name
Schedule of Wildlife
(Protection) Act 1972)
1 Asian palm swift Cypsiurus balasiensis
-
2 Black Drongo Dicrurus macrocercus
-
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3 Black hooded oriole Oriolus xanthornus
-
4 Black Kite (Pariah Kite) Milvus migrans
-
5 Black Shouldered kite Elanus caeruleus
-
6 Black-naped Oriole Oriolus chinensis
-
7 Blue rock pigeon Columba livia
-
8 Brahminy kite Haliastur indus
-
9 Cattle egret Bubulcus ibis
-
10 Common iora Aegithina tiphia
-
11 Common myna Acridotheres tristis
-
12 Common tailorbird Orthotomus sutorius
-
13 Green Bee-eater Merops orientalis
-
14 Grey heron Ardea cinerea
-
15 House crow Corvus splendens
-
16 House sparrow Passer domesticus
-
17 House Swift Apus affinis
-
18 Indian Pond Heron Ardeola grayii
-
19 Indian robin Saxicoloides fulicatus
-
20 Indian Roller Coracias benghalensis
-
21 Large-billed Crow (Jungle Crow)
Corvus macrorhynchos -
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22 Little egret Egretta garzetta
-
23 Little swift Apus affinis
-
24 Oriental magpie robin Copsychus saularis
-
25 Tickells Flowerpecker Dicaeum erythrorhynchos
-
26 Purple Sunbird Nectarinia asiatica
-
27 Red vented bulbul Pycnonotus cafer
-
28 Red wattled lapwing Vanellus indicus
-
29 Red whiskered bulbul Pycnonotus jocosus
-
30 Yellow Wagtail Motacilla flava
-
31 Alexandrine Parakeet Psittacula eupatria
-
32 Asian Paradise- Flycatcher Terpsiphone paradisi
-
33 Black headed cuckooshrike Coracina melaschistos
-
34 Brainfever bird Hierococcyx varius
-
35 Brown-headed Barbet Megalaima zeylanica
-
36 Chestnut-shouldered Petronia Petronia xanthocollis
-
37 Common Babbler Turdoides caudatus
-
38 Common Sandpiper Actitis hypoleucos
-
39 Greater Coucal Centropus sinensis
-
40 Grey Junglefowl Gallus sonneratii
-
41 Jungle Babbler Turdoides striatus
-
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42 laughing dove Stigmatopelia senegalensis
-
43 Lesser whistling duck Dendrocygna javanica
-
44 Little cormorant Phalacrocorax niger
-
45 Long-tailed Shrike Lanius schach
-
46 UnID Prinia -
-
47 Median egret Mesophoyx intermedia
-
48 Oriental honey buzzard Pernis ptilorhynchus
-
49 Oriental white eye Zostrops palpebrosus
-
50 Paddyfield Pipit Anthus rufulus
-
51 Pied bushchat Saxicola caprata
-
52 Purple rumped sunbird Leptocoma zeylonica
-
53 Red collared dove Streptopelia tranquebarica
-
54 Red rumped swallow Cecropis daurica
-
55 River tern Sterna aurantia
-
56 Rose-ringed Parakeet Psittacula krameri
-
57 Rufous treepie Dendrocitta vagabunda
-
58 Scarlet Minivet Pericrocotus flammeus
-
59 Small blue kingfisher Alcedo atthis
-
60 Spotted dove Stigmatopelia chinensis
-
61 Tickells Blue Flycatcher Cyornis tickelliae
-
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62 Variable Wheatear Oenanthe picata
-
63 White breasted waterhen Amaurornis phoenicurus
-
64 White browed wagtail Motacilla maderaspatensis
-
65 White throated kinfisher Halcyon smyrnensis
-
66 White-browed fantail flycathcher
Rhipidura aureola -
67 Wire tailed swallow Hirundo smithii
-
Checklist Reptiles and Amphibians
Checklist Reptiles and Amphibians in the Core Site
Table No 330
r No Common name Scientific name Group
Schedule of Wildlife
(Protection) Act 1972)
1 Common Indian toad Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis
Amphibian IV
2 Indian Bull frog Hoplobatrachus tigerinus
Amphibian IV
3 Asian House Gecko Hemidactylus frenatus Reptile -
4 Common Skink Mabuya carinata Reptile -
5 Indian Garden Lizard Calotes versicolor Reptile -
Checklist of reptiles and amphibians in Buffer region Table No 331
Sr No Common name Scientific name Group
Schedule of Wildlife
(Protection) Act 1972)
1 Common Indian Toad Bufo melanostictus Amphibian IV
2 Skipper Frog Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis
Amphibian IV
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3 Asian House Gecko Hemidactylus frenatus Reptile -
4 Southern Green Calotes Calotes calotes Reptile -
5 Common Skink Mabuya carinata Reptile -
6 Indian Garden Lizard Calotes versicolor Reptile -
7 Indian Bull Frog Hoplobatrachus tigerinus
Amphibian IV
8 Common Tree Frog Polypedates maculatus Amphibian IV
9 Spotted Rock Gecko Hemidactylus maculatus
Reptile -
10 Indian Rat Snake Ptyas mucosa Reptile II
11 Checkered Keelback Water Snake
Xenochropis piscator Reptile -
Ecological analysis of the Core zone
Table No 332
Sr No Plant species
Frequency
Abundance
Density Relative Frequncy
Relative Density
Diversity Index
1 Shorea Robusta
6000 133 080 1622 1404
0870
2
Holarrhena antidysenterica
5000 160 080 1351 1404
3 Terminalia tomentosa
5000 140 070 1351 1228
4 Anogeissus latifolia
4000 175 070 1081 1228
5 Buchanania lanzan
6000 133 080 1622 1404
6 Madhuca indica
5000 180 090 1351 1579
7 Diospyros melanoxylon
6000 167 100 1622 1754
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Phytosociological data by location wise
Table No333
Location Scientific name Frequency Abundance Density
Relative Frequncy
Relative Density
Diversity Index
Baitarni RF Shorea Robusta 5000 160 080 658 708
0944
Holarrhena antidysenterica
4000 125 050 526 442
Madhuca indica 6000 117 070 789 619
Diospyros melanoxylon
7000 129 090 921 796
Anogeissus latifolia
5000 140 070 658 619
Buchanania lanzan
5000 160 080 658 708
Terminalia tomentosa
4000 150 060 526 531
Terminalia bellerica
4000 175 070 526 619
Terminalia arjuna
4000 225 090 526 796
Garuga pinnata 5000 140 070 658 619
Spondias mangifera
6000 167 100 789 885
Schleichera oleosa 5000 120 060 658 531
Chloroxylon swietenia
4000 150 060 526 531
Careya arborea 3000 200 060 395 531
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Anogeissus acuminata
4000 150 060 526 531
Pterocarpus marsupium
5000 120 060 658 531
Kathmal Shorea Robusta
8000 113 090 2353 2143
0815
Holarrhena antidysenterica
5000 140 070 1471 1667
Lagerstromia parviflora
6000 167 100 1765 2381
Lannea coromandelica
8000 088 070 2353 1667
Buchanania lanzan 7000 129 090 2059 2143
Khajurdihi Shorea Robusta
9000 133 120 1429 1212
0879
Lagerstroemia
parviflora 8000 225 180 1270 1818
Ficus
beneghalensis 7000 171 120 1111 1212
Pongamia
pinnata 8000 138 110 1270 1111
Lannea
coromandelica 7000 143 100 1111 1010
Terminalia tomentosa
8000 150 120 1270 1212
Shorea Robusta
9000 133 120 1429 1212
Anogeissus
latifolia 7000 143 100 1111 1010
Diospyros
melanoxylon 9000 156 140 1429 1414
Mendhamaruni
Shorea Robusta 5000 120 060 1064 882 0897
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Lannea coromandelica 3000 167 050 638 735
Flacourtia indica 7000 143 100 1489 1471
Tectona grandis 7000 114 080 1489 1176
Terminalia tomentosa 7000 129 090 1489 1324
Butea monosperma 6000 150 090 1277 1324
Diospyros melanoxylon 4000 150 060 851 882
Holarrhena antidysenterica 4000 175 070 851 1029
Buchanania lanzan 4000 200 080 851 1176
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38 Land use
Land Use Land Cover mapping (using Remote Sensing amp GIS)
381 Introduction The land useland cover information relates to the status spatial
distribution amp area extent of different land coverland use categories Land
cover and land use are terms that are often used interchangeably however they
have different meanings Land cover results from a complex mixture of natural
and anthropogenic influences and is the composition and characteristics of land
surface elements (Cihlar 2000) In contrast land use is characterized by
economic uses of land and peoplersquos relationships with the environment (Avery
and Berlin 1992) For example a land cover of forest when considered as a land
use could be a park To classify land use with satellite imagery often requires
the use of supplementary information such as field work The land cover land
use classification system is based on the methodology given in Manual of
Nationwide land useland cover mapping using Digital Techniquesrsquo
Remote sensing is the science and art of obtaining information about an
object area or phenomena through the analysis of data acquired by a device that
is not in contact with the object area or phenomena under investigation The
data analysis process involves examining the data using various image
processing techniques by a digital computer Its application in the field of
environmental management is of great prominence The inherently digital
nature of remotely sensed data supporting quantitative amp statistical analysis of
spectral measurement led to rapid advancement in the field of digital
techniques With view to facilitate utilization of this modern technology in the
management of the resources a chain of digital image processing steps have
been carried for the land useland cover mapping The entire investigations
have been carried out using ERDAS Imagine digital image processing software
and Geographic Information System (ARC GIS)
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382 Data Input
3821 Satellite Date
SENTINEL-2 composite band of 3 4 8 of 10m resolution T044659 of
08052018
3822Collateral Data
Survey of India Topographical Map
Ground Truth Information
Other Collateral Information
3823 Methodology
The research on remote sensing has been directed for several decades
towards image processing amp development of methods for digital map generation
especially on land useland cover The primary aims were to produce thematic
maps that could be quickly updated However maps obtained from digital
automatic classification fails to fully satisfy the purpose for which it is generated
Therefore digital classification procedure has been used for generation of maps
on land useland cover from satellite data The technique is based on stratified
approach
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Erdas Image Processing Software was used for digital processing of the spatial
data Digital image processing techniques were applied for the mapping of the
land useland cover classes of the provided area from the satellite data The
methodology applied comes under following steps
Image Extraction
Satellite imageries of Sentinel ndash 2 were obtained from USGS website
Geo-Rectification
Geometric correction includes correction for geometric distortions due to
sensor earth geometry variations and conversion of the data to real world
coordinates (eg Latitude and Longitude) on the Earthrsquos surface The satellite
imagery was geometrically rectified with reference to the geo-referenced
toposheets and vector data
Image Enhancement
Image enhancement is one of the important image processing functions
primarily done to improve the appearance of the imagery to assist in visual
interpretation and analysis Various options of image enhancement techniques
were tried out to get the best image for visual interpretation Histogram
equalized stretch enhancement techniques was applied to the imagery of the
study area for better interpretation of different features in the satellite imagery
The Sentinel-2 of 10 m (Plate no36) Satellite Data has been used for digital
classification of land use categories The subset area of 12 kms radius area has
been stratified by generating forest mask from topographical map In non-
forest area the un-supervised classification has been applied In this particular
type of classification spectral classes are grouped first based solely on the
numerical information in the data and are then matched by the analyst to
information classes Unsupervised classifiers do not utilize training sets as the
basis for classification Rather it involve algorithms called clustering
algorithms that examine the unknown pixels in an image and aggregate them
into a number of classes based on the natural groupings or clusters present in
the image values The analyst specifies the desired number of classes Thus
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unlike supervised classification it does not start with a pre-determined set of
classes however it is neither done completely without human intervention
Rest forested area is classified using NDVI density slicing method The cultural
features like roads villages and forest boundaries have been drawn from the
existing maps
The land use classified through un-supervised classification of the area and the
cultural features of roads rail and village locations have been overlaid The
land use land cover map of the area has been extracted using 12 km radius
mask and area statistics have been generated
3824 Results and Discussions
38241 General Land use Land cover
The land use land cover map has been generated on 150000 scale using
digital classification of Sentinel ndash 2 satellite composite band of 3 4 8 data is
utilized Based on the methodology developed for the present land use land
cover categories have been grouped under the following major land useland
cover categories Refer Plate No37
Major land useland cover categories of study area
Table No 334
Sl
No
Category Area (in ha) of the Study area
1 Forest land 32876 7271
2 Waste land 8681 1920
3 Water bodies 203 045
4 Mining Area 1912 423
5 Agricultural land 815 180
6 Built up land 729 161
Total 45216 100
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Forest lands
This represents the area under forestlands about 32876 hectares or 7271
percent of the study area The forest was further classified after
performing the density slicing on the NDVI data into degraded forest
open forest amp dense forest The details of the various forest categories are
given in the following table
Forest Land cover categories Table No 335
Sl No Category Area (in ha) of the study area
1 Dense forest 13345 2951
2 Open forest 5580 1234
3 Degraded forest 13951 3086
Total 32876 7271
Dense Forest
Forest with canopy cover more than 60 is considered as dense forest
Location of dense forest within study area and lease area is shown in Plate
No-37 It occupies around 13345 ha which is 2951 of the study area
Open Forest
Forest with canopy cover between 20 to 60 is considered as open forest
Out of total forest area of 32876 ha 5580 ha is under open forest which is
1234 of the study area as shown in Plate No-37
Degraded Forest
Forest land with canopy cover less than 20 is considered as degraded
forest It is around 13951 ha or 3086 of the total forest cover of the study
area shown in Plate No-37
1 Wastelands
Mainly wastelands can be grouped into two categories viz culturable and
non-culturable wastelands Scrub lands with or without scrub can be
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classified under culturable wastelands and Barren rocky area could be
grouped into non-culturable lands Scrub lands which are quite similar
with degraded forest in image characteristics These lands are further
examined on the ground and cross checked with the forest boundaries to
classify into scrub lands Scrub lands are 8456 hectares which is about 187
percent of the study area and barren rocky outcrops are 225 hectares and
covering about 050 percent of the study area
2 Water Bodies
Based on satellite data and ground truth the total area covered by the
river or water bodies is 203 hectares which is 045 of the total study area
3 Mining area
Open cast mining within study area is grouped into the category as
mining area Total mining area in the study area is 1912 ha which is 423
of the total study area
4 Agricultural land
Based on satellite data and very limited ground truth the total agricultural
land is very less and in small patches Existing agricultural areas were
depicted by utilizing multiband data The total agricultural area is about
815 hectares which is 180 percent of the total study area
5 Built-up land
Built-up land includes the urban or rural settlements roads and railway
line etc No typical spectral signature of settlements could be observed so
as to classify under built-up land use The village locations and their area
extent have been extracted from the satellite data and also from the
existing topographical maps The area occupied by built-up class shown in
the classified image is therefore based on the visual interpretation of
satellite data and also topographical maps The major built-up area is
about 729 hectares which is 161 percent of the total 12 km radius study
area
TABLE NO 34DATE
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOx03032018 7463 4709 1157 2066
06032018 7214 4535 1076 1548
10032018 6432 3661 962 1452
13032018 7881 4822 1203 1545
17032018 7440 4600 1257 1822
20032018 8081 4310 1351 2001
24032018 6417 4067 1432 1951
26032018 6571 4315 961 1647
04042018 7192 4512 1073 1369
05042018 7517 4851 1268 1762
11042018 8050 5067 1154 1641
14042018 7314 4704 1073 1469
16042018 8125 4802 992 1340
19042018 7217 4900 1161 1788
23042018 7314 4822 1350 2096
24042018 6495 3310 1057 1601
28042018 6274 3604 950 1844
05052018 7318 4642 1051 1755
07052018 6552 4237 1164 1747
12052018 7814 4741 1050 1549
14052018 7148 4310 1097 1358
17052018 7219 4752 1357 2047
22052018 7784 4931 992 1704
24052018 7210 4418 984 1641
26052018 6318 3626 961 1777
29052018 6500 4190 1066 1901
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOxNUMBER OF OBSERVATIONS 26 26 26 26
ARITHMETIC MEAN 7187 4440 1123 1709GEOMETRIC MEAN 7164 4415 1115 1695STD GEO DEVN (24 HRS) 570 456 141 222
MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION 8125 5067 1432 2096MINIMUM CONCENTRATION 6274 3310 950 1340
PERCENTILE VALUE 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 98
PM10 6417 6495 6571 7192 7217 7314 7440 7784 7881 8081PM25 3626 4067 4310 4315 4535 4704 4741 4822 4851 4931SO2 961 984 1050 1057 1073 1154 1161 1257 1350 1357NOx 1369 1469 1549 1641 1704 1762 1788 1901 2001 2066
NOTE ALL VALUES ARE IN microgm^3
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Location Guest HouseSTATION A- 1
24 HOURLY
TABLE NO 35DATE
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOx03032018 8220 5315 1334 2093
06032018 7510 5061 1387 2369
10032018 6950 4142 1103 1767
13032018 8550 5424 954 1605
17032018 7740 5212 1598 2717
20032018 8300 5337 1254 1641
24032018 7052 4546 1676 2220
26032018 7210 4971 1095 1747
04042018 7460 5045 1016 1548
05042018 8150 5267 1162 1870
11042018 7739 5161 1257 2063
14042018 7510 4730 1111 1850
16042018 8425 5653 994 1494
19042018 7469 4415 1238 1818
23042018 7614 4668 1408 1947
24042018 6647 3830 1187 1871
28042018 6571 3668 1128 1600
05052018 7952 5301 991 1496
07052018 7225 4822 1101 1878
12052018 8260 5207 1015 1490
14052018 7425 4904 1169 1711
17052018 7936 4402 1296 1870
22052018 8199 4825 1179 1764
24052018 7885 4511 1124 2014
26052018 6841 4064 970 1852
29052018 8526 5072 1216 2004
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOxNUMBER OF OBSERVATIONS 26 26 26 26
ARITHMETIC MEAN 7668 4829 1191 1858GEOMETRIC MEAN 7647 4802 1179 1838STD GEO DEVN (24 HRS) 565 501 181 284
MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION 8550 5653 1676 2717MINIMUM CONCENTRATION 6571 3668 954 1490
PERCENTILE VALUE 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 98
PM10 6841 7052 7425 7469 7614 7885 7952 8220 8300 8526PM25 4064 4402 4546 4730 4904 5061 5161 5267 5315 5424SO2 991 1015 1101 1111 1162 1187 1238 1296 1387 1598NOx 1496 1600 1711 1764 1850 1870 1878 2014 2093 2369
NOTE ALL VALUES ARE IN microgm^3
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Ambient Air Quality Data FROM 01032018 to 31052018
Location Within Lease AreaSTATION A- 2
24 HOURLY
TABLE NO 36DATE
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOx03032018 7030 4687 840 1461
06032018 6831 4451 857 1147
10032018 6112 4214 755 1069
13032018 7531 4884 1055 1477
17032018 7110 4788 966 1418
20032018 7530 4390 1022 1441
24032018 6118 4488 1133 1308
26032018 6177 4144 751 1241
04042018 6860 4588 967 1226
05042018 7134 4785 906 1401
11042018 7831 5069 960 1612
14042018 7008 4598 868 1447
16042018 7622 4822 781 1571
19042018 6861 4942 1068 1344
23042018 6971 4618 954 1618
24042018 6064 3942 754 1069
28042018 5952 4255 760 1248
05052018 7148 4681 930 1352
07052018 6221 4341 810 1340
12052018 7400 4598 780 1169
14052018 6731 4698 857 1280
17052018 6978 4852 962 1701
22052018 7407 5158 857 1285
24052018 7318 4521 754 1461
26052018 6461 4210 751 1441
29052018 6771 4809 857 1347
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOxNUMBER OF OBSERVATIONS 26 26 26 26
ARITHMETIC MEAN 6891 4597 883 1364GEOMETRIC MEAN 6871 4588 876 1355STD GEO DEVN (24 HRS) 524 291 112 163
MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION 7831 5158 1133 1701MINIMUM CONCENTRATION 5952 3942 751 1069
PERCENTILE VALUE 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 98
PM10 6112 6177 6731 6831 6971 7030 7134 7400 7530 7622PM25 4210 4255 4451 4521 4598 4687 4785 4822 4884 5069SO2 754 755 781 840 857 906 954 966 1022 1068NOx 1147 1226 1280 1308 1347 1418 1441 1461 1571 1618
NOTE ALL VALUES ARE IN microgm^3
Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Ambient Air Quality Data FROM 01032018 to 31052018
Location Rengalberha VillageSTATION A- 3
24 HOURLY
TABLE NO 37DATE
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOx03032018 7534 4995 1026 1524
06032018 7245 4695 1081 1772
10032018 6459 3617 912 1427
13032018 7976 5051 1074 1598
17032018 7461 4744 1196 1842
20032018 8040 4782 1279 2048
24032018 6378 4141 1385 1804
26032018 6794 4359 877 1527
04042018 7061 4506 996 1724
05042018 7772 4991 1074 1546
11042018 7840 5092 1079 1657
14042018 7245 4784 974 1484
16042018 8067 5006 871 1322
19042018 7242 4695 1298 1874
23042018 7364 4391 1077 2084
24042018 6337 3428 885 1524
28042018 6134 3697 931 1388
05052018 7464 4841 976 1401
07052018 6794 4409 1026 1597
12052018 7945 4781 974 1671
14052018 7145 4482 1188 1801
17052018 7241 4784 1087 1524
22052018 7734 4897 998 1637
24052018 7275 4688 874 1846
26052018 6364 3648 1048 1949
29052018 6502 4309 1277 2128
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOxNUMBER OF OBSERVATIONS 26 26 26 26
ARITHMETIC MEAN 7208 4531 1056 1681GEOMETRIC MEAN 7185 4505 1048 1667STD GEO DEVN (24 HRS) 575 467 142 222
MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION 8067 5092 1385 2128MINIMUM CONCENTRATION 6134 3428 871 1322DETECTION LIMIT of CO (microgm^3)
PERCENTILE VALUE 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 98
PM10 6364 6459 6794 7145 7245 7364 7464 7772 7945 8040PM25 3648 4141 4391 4482 4695 4781 4784 4897 4995 5051SO2 877 912 974 996 1026 1074 1079 1188 1277 1298NOx 1401 1484 1524 1546 1637 1724 1801 1846 1949 2084
NOTE ALL VALUES ARE IN microgm^3 BDL = BELOW DETECTION LIMIT
24 HOURLY
Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Ambient Air Quality Data FROM 01032018 to 31052018
Location Parulipada VillageSTATION A- 4
TABLE NO 38DATE
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOx03032018 6661 4087 877 1381
06032018 6337 3695 912 1549
10032018 5948 3488 971 1428
13032018 7337 4191 1078 1835
17032018 6834 4209 1023 1921
20032018 7067 3692 1007 1784
24032018 6008 3922 1134 2028
26032018 6338 3587 870 1653
04042018 6499 4395 1075 1387
05042018 6964 4188 974 1149
11042018 7338 4299 1037 1473
14042018 6661 4089 1081 1735
16042018 7139 4748 900 1598
19042018 6397 4199 1077 1995
23042018 6439 4148 1014 1381
24042018 6661 3768 871 1279
28042018 6045 3644 992 1764
05052018 6578 4594 901 1535
07052018 6042 4038 870 1641
12052018 7137 4288 1007 1434
14052018 6331 3811 900 1995
17052018 6159 4041 1026 2020
22052018 7201 4492 1107 2145
24052018 6958 3811 1004 1721
26052018 6135 3298 888 1506
29052018 6285 3714 874 1284
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOxNUMBER OF OBSERVATIONS 26 26 26 26
ARITHMETIC MEAN 6596 4017 980 1639GEOMETRIC MEAN 6582 4002 976 1618STD GEO DEVN (24 HRS) 428 347 085 271
MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION 7338 4748 1134 2145MINIMUM CONCENTRATION 5948 3298 870 1149
PERCENTILE VALUE 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 98
PM10 6042 6135 6331 6338 6499 6661 6834 7067 7139 7337PM25 3587 3692 3768 3811 4041 4148 4191 4288 4395 4594SO2 871 877 900 912 992 1007 1023 1075 1078 1107NOx 1284 1381 1434 1506 1598 1721 1764 1921 1995 2028
NOTE ALL VALUES ARE IN microgm^3
Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Ambient Air Quality Data FROM 01032018 to 31052018
Location Kalta VillageSTATION A- 5
24 HOURLY
TABLE NO 39DATE
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOx03032018 6031 3395 760 1362
06032018 5661 3281 775 1451
10032018 5198 3160 1022 1773
13032018 6509 3855 1174 2120
17032018 6137 3481 775 1235
20032018 6398 4190 1020 1421
24032018 5048 2945 1071 1784
26032018 5794 3036 1025 1676
04042018 5398 2757 845 1557
05042018 5489 2681 907 1774
11042018 6391 4548 993 1851
14042018 5661 3582 775 1395
16042018 6048 4030 912 1590
19042018 6345 3548 996 1941
23042018 5791 3288 871 1892
24042018 5664 3768 788 1594
28042018 5830 2992 849 1231
05052018 5948 3350 814 1221
07052018 5132 3814 871 1620
12052018 5309 3459 822 1481
14052018 5464 3612 1085 1538
17052018 5907 3948 1256 2146
22052018 6138 3822 914 1529
24052018 6242 4309 1023 1751
26052018 5597 3244 1082 1910
29052018 5248 2824 991 1760
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOxNUMBER OF OBSERVATIONS 26 26 26 26
ARITHMETIC MEAN 5784 3497 939 1639GEOMETRIC MEAN 5769 3465 930 1619STD GEO DEVN (24 HRS) 415 478 134 256
MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION 6509 4548 1256 2146MINIMUM CONCENTRATION 5048 2681 760 1221
PERCENTILE VALUE 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 98
PM10 5198 5309 5489 5661 5791 5907 6031 6138 6345 6398PM25 2824 2992 3244 3288 3459 3582 3768 3855 4030 4309SO2 775 788 845 871 912 993 1020 1025 1082 1174NOx 1235 1395 1481 1538 1594 1751 1773 1851 1910 2120
NOTE ALL VALUES ARE IN microgm^3
Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Ambient Air Quality Data FROM 01032018 to 31052018
Location Kashira VillageSTATION A- 6
24 HOURLY
TABLE NO 310DATE
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOx03032018 6301 4164 814 1455
06032018 6004 3784 836 1540
10032018 5415 3644 754 1485
13032018 6831 4287 962 1793
17032018 6504 3988 754 1644
20032018 6731 4555 754 1517
24032018 5452 3499 1087 1755
26032018 6007 3889 811 1844
04042018 5904 3687 1178 2301
05042018 6564 4044 854 1797
11042018 6800 4695 894 1575
14042018 6008 4182 757 1188
16042018 6742 4688 701 1300
19042018 5931 4048 707 1593
23042018 6137 3888 887 1869
24042018 6384 4349 675 1411
28042018 6315 3655 962 1969
05052018 6207 3910 654 1575
07052018 5688 4457 837 1693
12052018 6517 4598 814 1374
14052018 5977 4215 676 1141
17052018 5731 3921 894 1845
22052018 6629 4548 954 2058
24052018 6400 3939 1068 2315
26052018 5977 3925 1229 1347
29052018 5661 3590 1021 1541
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOxNUMBER OF OBSERVATIONS 26 26 26 26
ARITHMETIC MEAN 6185 4083 867 1651GEOMETRIC MEAN 6172 4068 854 1625STD GEO DEVN (24 HRS) 405 347 156 301
MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION 6831 4695 1229 2315MINIMUM CONCENTRATION 5130 3499 654 1141
PERCENTILE VALUE 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 98
PM10 5661 5731 5977 6004 6137 6315 6400 6564 6731 6800PM25 3644 3687 3889 3921 3988 4164 4215 4457 4555 4688SO2 676 707 754 811 836 887 894 962 1068 1178NOx 1300 1374 1485 1540 1575 1693 1793 1845 1969 2301
NOTE ALL VALUES ARE IN microgm^3
24 HOURLY
Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Ambient Air Quality Data FROM 01032018 to 31052018
Location Jhirapani Village STATION A- 7
TABLE NO 311DATE
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOx03032018 6564 4211 681 1066
06032018 6222 3888 903 1371
10032018 5734 3798 794 1155
13032018 7090 4482 872 1563
17032018 6731 4347 681 1404
20032018 7007 4684 773 1552
24032018 5864 3598 1177 1847
26032018 6207 4144 879 1467
04042018 6210 3887 1268 2172
05042018 6731 4433 797 1211
11042018 5900 4495 968 1804
14042018 6461 4292 927 1471
16042018 7034 4787 685 1371
19042018 6221 4280 765 1763
23042018 6207 4084 854 1151
24042018 6401 4488 681 1268
28042018 5648 3689 965 1650
05052018 6400 4155 751 1793
07052018 5880 4492 857 1955
12052018 6840 5039 881 1444
14052018 6220 4434 656 1218
17052018 6118 4084 854 1815
22052018 6984 4689 888 1640
24052018 6548 4141 956 1401
26052018 6110 3946 728 1246
29052018 6047 3828 881 1041
PM10 PM25 SO2 NOxNUMBER OF OBSERVATIONS 26 26 26 26
ARITHMETIC MEAN 6361 4246 851 1494GEOMETRIC MEAN 6348 4232 840 1467STD GEO DEVN (24 HRS) 408 366 146 295
MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION 7090 5039 1268 2172MINIMUM CONCENTRATION 5648 3598 656 1041
PERCENTILE VALUE 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 98
PM10 5864 5900 6118 6207 6221 6401 6548 6731 6984 7034PM25 3798 3887 4084 4141 4211 4347 4434 4492 4684 4787SO2 681 685 765 794 854 879 881 927 965 1177NOx 1151 1211 1268 1371 1444 1552 1640 1793 1815 1955
NOTE ALL VALUES ARE IN microgm^3
24 HOURLY
Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Ambient Air Quality Data FROM 01032018 to 31052018
Location Shankhaparha Village STATION A- 8
Project Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines
Feegrade and Co Pvt Ltd
Code GW-1
Season Post Monsoon
Date of Collection 03052018 Date of Analysis 040518-250518
IS - 10500Requirement
(Accepted Limit)
Permissible
Limit 1 Colour (Hazen Units) lt 5 500 1500
2 Odour Agreeable Agreeable -
3 Taste Agreeable Agreeable -
4 Turbidity (NTU) 080 100 500
5 pH 71 65-85 No relaxation
6 Total Hardness as CaCO3 (mgl) 17200 20000 60000
7 Calcium as Ca (mgl) 4000 7500 20000
8 Magnesium as Mg (mgl) 1749 3000 10000
9 Copper as Cu (mgl) lt001 005 150
10 Iron as Fe (mgl) 0098 030 No relaxation
11 Manganese as Mn (mgl) lt001 010 030
12 Chlorides as Cl (mgl) 2200 25000 100000
13 Sulphate as SO4 (mgl) 1320 20000 40000
14 Nitrate as NO3 (mgl) 532 4500 No relaxation
15 Fluoride as F (mgl) 052 100 150
16 Phenolics as C6H5OH (mgl) lt0001 0001 0002
17 Mercury as Hg (mgl) lt00005 0001 No relaxation
18 Cadmium Cd (mgl) lt0001 0003 No relaxation
19 Selenium as Se (mgl) lt001 001 No relaxation
20 Arsenic as As (mgl) lt001 001 005
21 Cyanide as CN (mgl) NIL 005 No relaxation
22 Lead as Pb (mgl) lt001 001 No relaxation
23 Zinc as Zn (mgl) 014 500 1500
24 Chromium as Cr+6
(mgl) lt001 005 No relaxation
25 Mineral Oil (mgl) lt001 050 No relaxation
26 Residual Free Chlorine (mgl) NIL 020 100
27 Total Coliform (MPN100 ml) lt18 Absent Absent
28 E- Coli (Nos100 ml) lt18 Absent Absent
Water Quality Results
Table No312
Sl No Parameter Results
State Odisha
Sampling Location Guest House (Feegrade)
Project Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines
Feegrade and Co Pvt Ltd
Code GW-2
Season Post Monsoon
Date of Collection 03052018 Date of Analysis 040518-250518
IS - 10500Requirement
(Accepted Limit)
Permissible
Limit 1 Colour (Hazen Units) lt 5 500 1500
2 Odour Agreeable Agreeable -
3 Taste Agreeable Agreeable -
4 Turbidity (NTU) 070 100 500
5 pH 73 65-85 No relaxation
6 Total Hardness as CaCO3 (mgl) 18000 20000 60000
7 Calcium as Ca (mgl) 4480 7500 20000
8 Magnesium as Mg (mgl) 1652 3000 10000
9 Copper as Cu (mgl) lt001 005 150
10 Iron as Fe (mgl) 0150 030 No relaxation
11 Manganese as Mn (mgl) lt001 010 030
12 Chlorides as Cl (mgl) 3200 25000 100000
13 Sulphate as SO4 (mgl) 1762 20000 40000
14 Nitrate as NO3 (mgl) 1020 4500 No relaxation
15 Fluoride as F (mgl) 047 100 150
16 Phenolics as C6H5OH (mgl) lt0001 0001 0002
17 Mercury as Hg (mgl) lt00005 0001 No relaxation
18 Cadmium Cd (mgl) lt001 0003 No relaxation
19 Selenium as Se (mgl) lt001 001 No relaxation
20 Arsenic as As (mgl) lt001 001 005
21 Cyanide as CN (mgl) NIL 005 No relaxation
22 Lead as Pb (mgl) lt001 001 No relaxation
23 Zinc as Zn (mgl) 013 500 1500
24 Chromium as Cr+6
(mgl) lt001 005 No relaxation
25 Mineral Oil (mgl) lt001 050 No relaxation
26 Residual Free Chlorine (mgl) NIL 020 100
27 Total Coliform (MPN100 ml) lt18 Absent Absent
28 E- Coli (Nos100 ml) lt18 Absent Absent
Water Quality Results
State Odisha
Sampling Location Regalbeda Village
Table No313
Sl No Parameter Results
Project Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines
Feegrade and Co Pvt Ltd
Code GW-3
Season Post Monsoon
Date of Collection 03052018 Date of Analysis 040518-250518
IS - 10500Requirement
(Accepted Limit)
Permissible
Limit 1 Colour (Hazen Units) lt 5 500 1500
2 Odour Agreeable Agreeable -
3 Taste Agreeable Agreeable -
4 Turbidity (NTU) 050 100 500
5 pH 75 65-85 No relaxation
6 Total Hardness as CaCO3 (mgl) 19600 20000 60000
7 Calcium as Ca (mgl) 4160 7500 20000
8 Magnesium as Mg (mgl) 2235 3000 10000
9 Copper as Cu (mgl) lt001 005 150
10 Iron as Fe (mgl) 0210 030 No relaxation
11 Manganese as Mn (mgl) lt001 010 030
12 Chlorides as Cl (mgl) 3600 25000 100000
13 Sulphate as SO4 (mgl) 2240 20000 40000
14 Nitrate as NO3 (mgl) 1020 4500 No relaxation
15 Fluoride as F (mgl) 062 100 150
16 Phenolics as C6H5OH (mgl) lt0001 0001 0002
17 Mercury as Hg (mgl) lt00005 0001 No relaxation
18 Cadmium Cd (mgl) lt001 0003 No relaxation
19 Selenium as Se (mgl) lt001 001 No relaxation
20 Arsenic as As (mgl) lt001 001 005
21 Cyanide as CN (mgl) NIL 005 No relaxation
22 Lead as Pb (mgl) lt001 001 No relaxation
23 Zinc as Zn (mgl) 019 500 1500
24 Chromium as Cr+6
(mgl) lt001 005 No relaxation
25 Mineral Oil (mgl) lt001 050 No relaxation
26 Residual Free Chlorine (mgl) NIL 020 100
27 Total Coliform (MPN100 ml) lt18 Absent Absent
28 E- Coli (Nos100 ml) lt18 Absent Absent
Water Quality Results
State Odisha
Sampling Location Kandudih Village
Table No314
Sl No Parameter Results
Project Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines
Feegrade and Co Pvt Ltd
Code GW-4
Season Post Monsoon
Date of Collection 03052018 Date of Analysis 040518-250518
IS - 10500Requirement
(Accepted Limit)
Permissible
Limit 1 Colour (Hazen Units) lt 5 500 1500
2 Odour Agreeable Agreeable -
3 Taste Agreeable Agreeable -
4 Turbidity (NTU) 086 100 500
5 pH 76 65-85 No relaxation
6 Total Hardness as CaCO3 (mgl) 16800 20000 60000
7 Calcium as Ca (mgl) 3680 7500 20000
8 Magnesium as Mg (mgl) 1701 3000 10000
9 Copper as Cu (mgl) lt001 005 150
10 Iron as Fe (mgl) 0220 030 No relaxation
11 Manganese as Mn (mgl) lt001 010 030
12 Chlorides as Cl (mgl) 3000 25000 100000
13 Sulphate as SO4 (mgl) 2106 20000 40000
14 Nitrate as NO3 (mgl) 1650 4500 No relaxation
15 Fluoride as F (mgl) 048 100 150
16 Phenolics as C6H5OH (mgl) lt0001 0001 0002
17 Mercury as Hg (mgl) lt00005 0001 No relaxation
18 Cadmium Cd (mgl) lt0001 0003 No relaxation
19 Selenium as Se (mgl) lt001 001 No relaxation
20 Arsenic as As (mgl) lt001 001 005
21 Cyanide as CN (mgl) NIL 005 No relaxation
22 Lead as Pb (mgl) lt001 001 No relaxation
23 Zinc as Zn (mgl) 017 500 1500
24 Chromium as Cr+6
(mgl) lt001 005 No relaxation
25 Mineral Oil (mgl) lt001 050 No relaxation
26 Residual Free Chlorine (mgl) NIL 020 100
27 Total Coliform (MPN100 ml) lt18 Absent Absent
28 E- Coli (Nos100 ml) lt18 Absent Absent
Water Quality Results
State Odisha
Sampling Location Kalta Village
Table No315
Sl No Parameter Results
Project Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines
Feegrade and Co Pvt Ltd
Code SW-1 Sampling Location Karo river (Up Stream)
Season Post Monsoon
Date of Collection 03052018 Date of Analysis 040518-250518
Table No316
Sl No Parameter Results IS - 2296 Class C
1 pH 71 65-85
2 Colour (Hazen units) lt50 30000
3 Conductivity at 25 degC (micromhoscm) 2080 -
4 Dissolved Oxygen (mgl) 430 400
5 Biochemical Oxygen Demand (mgl) lt20 300
6 Total Dissolved Solids (mgl) 12300 150000
7 Total Suspended Solids 1250 10000
8 Oil amp Grease lt10 5900
9 Chlorides as Cl (mgl) 1800 60000
10 Boron as B (mgl) 020 -
11 Sulphate as SO4 (mgl) 1950 40000
12 Nitrate as NO3 (mgl) 852 5000
13 Free Ammonia as N (mgl) lt001 -
14 Arsenic as As (mgl) lt0001 020
15 Iron as Fe (mgl) 0140 5000
16 Fluorides as F (mgl) 026 150
17 Lead as Pb (mgl) lt001 010
18 Copper as Cu (mgl) lt001 150
19 Zinc as Zn (mgl) 011 1500
20 Sodium Absorption Ratio 0330 -
21Total Coliform organisms
(MPN100ml)210 500000
Water Quality Results
State Odisha
Project Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines
Feegrade and Co Pvt Ltd
Code SW-2 Sampling Location Karo river (down Stream)
Season Post Monsoon
Date of Collection 03052018 Date of Analysis 040518-250518
Table No317
Sl No Parameter Results IS - 2296 Class C
1 pH 73 65-85
2 Colour (Hazen units) lt50 30000
3 Conductivity at 25 degC (micromhoscm) 2556 -
4 Dissolved Oxygen (mgl) 480 400
5 Biochemical Oxygen Demand (mgl) lt20 300
6 Total Dissolved Solids (mgl) 14500 150000
7 Total Suspended Solids 1260 10000
8 Oil amp Grease lt10 5900
9 Chlorides as Cl (mgl) 2020 60000
10 Boron as B (mgl) 039 -
11 Sulphate as SO4 (mgl) 2340 40000
12 Nitrate as NO3 (mgl) 1102 5000
13 Free Ammonia as N (mgl) lt001 -
14 Arsenic as As (mgl) lt0001 020
15 Iron as Fe (mgl) 0120 5000
16 Fluorides as F (mgl) 030 150
17 Lead as Pb (mgl) lt001 010
18 Copper as Cu (mgl) lt001 150
19 Zinc as Zn (mgl) 040 1500
20 Sodium Absorption Ratio 0420 -
21Total Coliform organisms
(MPN100ml)300 500000
Water Quality Results
State Odisha
Project Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines
Feegrade and Co Pvt Ltd
Code SW-3 Sampling Location Topadih
Season Post Monsoon
Date of Collection 03052018 Date of Analysis 040518-250518
Table No318
Sl No Parameter Results IS - 2296 Class C
1 pH 70 65-85
2 Colour (Hazen units) lt50 30000
3 Conductivity at 25 degC (micromhoscm) 2105 -
4 Dissolved Oxygen (mgl) 450 400
5 Biochemical Oxygen Demand (mgl) lt20 300
6 Total Dissolved Solids (mgl) 12100 150000
7 Total Suspended Solids 1020 10000
8 Oil amp Grease lt10 5900
9 Chlorides as Cl (mgl) 2400 60000
10 Boron as B (mgl) 023 -
11 Sulphate as SO4 (mgl) 1750 40000
12 Nitrate as NO3 (mgl) 1360 5000
13 Free Ammonia as N (mgl) lt001 -
14 Arsenic as As (mgl) lt0001 020
15 Iron as Fe (mgl) 0320 5000
16 Fluorides as F (mgl) 042 150
17 Lead as Pb (mgl) lt001 010
18 Copper as Cu (mgl) lt001 150
19 Zinc as Zn (mgl) 012 1500
20 Sodium Absorption Ratio 0560 -
21Total Coliform organisms
(MPN100ml)260 500000
Water Quality Results
State Odisha
Project Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mine State OdishaMs Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Month 03052018
S-1 S-2 S-3 S-4
1 pH 556 529 620 605
2 ElecConductivity(micro mhoscm) 4820 4250 3560 5500
3 Nitrogen Av(Kgha) 27500 26300 26800 29400
4 Phosphorous Av(Kg P2O5ha) 14000 13301 12200 14800
5 Potassium Av(Kgha) 5000 4800 5000 4800
6 Calcium (Kgha) 21400 21000 22400 21800
7 Magnesium (Kgha) 28000 31200 27400 26000
8 Iron Av(Kgha) 544 620 502 488
9 Boron Av(Kgha) 352 410 521 472
10 Organic Carbon () 362 411 312 445
11 Natural Moisture content 2150 2360 1840 2270
12 Bulk Density(gmcc) 124 153 160 147
13 Grain Size Distribution
a) Textural Class SCL SCL SCL SCL
b) Sand () 46 51 55 43
c) Silt () 22 19 16 21
d) Clay () 32 30 29 36
14Cation Exchange Capacity
(mg100g)345 327 364 416
SAMPLING LOCATION Note
S-1= Lease area (Dump Land) SCL- Sandy Clay Loam
S-2= Reghalbeda (Forest Land)
S-3= Kolta (Forest Land)
S-4= Kendihi (Ag Land)
SOIL QUALITY DATA
Sl No PARAMETERSResults
Table No 319
BUFFER ZONE SOCIO ECONOMIC DATA CENSUS 2011 RURAL SUNDARGARH+KENDUJHAR(NADIDIH FEE GRADE )
SLNO Name TRU No_HH TOT_P TOT_M TOT_F P_06 M_06 F_06 P_SC M_SC F_SC P_ST M_ST F_ST P_LIT M_LIT F_LIT P_ILL M_ILL F_ILLTOT_WORK_P
TOT_WORK_M
TOT_WORK_F
MAINWORK_P
MAINWORK_M
MAINWORK_F
MAIN_CL_P
MAIN_CL_M
MAIN_CL_F
MAIN_AL_P
MAIN_AL_M
MAIN_AL_F
1 Adaghat Rural 125 462 235 227 140 59 81 26 12 14 378 195 183 157 111 46 305 124 181 139 129 10 121 115 6 38 38 0 0 0 02 Kalta Rural 611 2532 1380 1152 348 178 170 160 86 74 1654 862 792 1733 1070 663 799 310 489 1031 782 249 867 712 155 50 34 16 50 32 183 Kasira Rural 270 1280 581 699 259 109 150 139 67 72 1083 483 600 458 281 177 822 300 522 408 304 104 390 295 95 3 1 2 1 0 14 Kendudihi Rural 686 3050 1469 1581 446 211 235 186 97 89 2210 1064 1146 1563 896 667 1487 573 914 1509 833 676 842 666 176 408 368 40 319 206 1135 Kusumdihi Rural 361 1518 746 772 308 157 151 22 13 9 1288 627 661 629 382 247 889 364 525 583 410 173 505 357 148 162 121 41 8 8 06 Nuagaon Rural 1434 6643 3146 3497 849 444 405 359 161 198 4304 1980 2324 4126 2126 2000 2517 1020 1497 2274 1652 622 1243 988 255 523 448 75 164 112 527 Rengalbeda Rural 327 1395 721 674 261 139 122 32 15 17 1232 633 599 459 293 166 936 428 508 548 372 176 327 269 58 77 77 0 17 12 58 Bandhuabeda Rural 108 573 289 284 100 53 47 7 3 4 524 263 261 266 157 109 307 132 175 192 120 72 144 96 48 52 26 26 5 0 59 Barpada Rural 148 651 328 323 131 55 76 0 0 0 611 293 318 274 190 84 377 138 239 243 205 38 242 204 38 0 0 0 0 0 010 Bholabeda Rural 660 2873 1410 1463 429 214 215 193 86 107 2440 1209 1231 1361 804 557 1512 606 906 1509 812 697 377 281 96 85 73 12 31 24 711 Guruda Rural 496 2051 1063 988 320 160 160 221 115 106 1033 521 512 1115 710 405 936 353 583 744 518 226 641 488 153 6 3 3 2 1 112 Kamalpur Rural 206 926 474 452 163 82 81 60 31 29 451 235 216 354 214 140 572 260 312 352 231 121 186 159 27 48 43 5 1 1 013 Kasira‐Kendujhar Rural 189 803 401 402 117 59 58 58 25 33 499 243 256 398 231 167 405 170 235 459 232 227 112 105 7 84 82 2 7 5 214 Kodapada Rural 464 2158 1117 1041 224 117 107 235 119 116 122 57 65 1551 874 677 607 243 364 738 629 109 578 547 31 134 128 6 162 152 1015 Namira Rural 132 654 335 319 147 70 77 24 11 13 281 139 142 247 152 95 407 183 224 159 146 13 6 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 016 Rengalbeda‐KendujhaRural 236 1125 558 567 149 77 72 53 27 26 1014 502 512 605 366 239 520 192 328 658 345 313 223 139 84 184 111 73 2 2 0
TOTAL Rural 6453 28694 14253 14441 4391 2184 2207 1775 868 907 19124 9306 9818 15296 8857 6439 13398 5396 8002 11546 7720 3826 6804 5425 1379 1854 1553 301 769 555 214AVERAGE Rural 403 1793 891 903 274 137 138 111 54 57 1195 582 614 956 554 402 837 337 500 722 483 239 425 339 86 116 97 19 48 35 13
Page 1 of 2
BUFFER ZONE SOCIO ECONOMIC DATA CENSUS 201
SLNO Name TRU No_HH
1 Adaghat Rural 1252 Kalta Rural 6113 Kasira Rural 2704 Kendudihi Rural 6865 Kusumdihi Rural 3616 Nuagaon Rural 14347 Rengalbeda Rural 3278 Bandhuabeda Rural 1089 Barpada Rural 14810 Bholabeda Rural 66011 Guruda Rural 49612 Kamalpur Rural 20613 Kasira‐Kendujhar Rural 18914 Kodapada Rural 46415 Namira Rural 13216 Rengalbeda‐KendujhaRural 236
TOTAL Rural 6453AVERAGE Rural 403
MAIN_HH_P
MAIN_HH_M
MAIN_HH_F
MAIN_OT_P
MAIN_OT_M
MAIN_OT_F
MARGWORK_P
MARGWORK_M
MARGWORK_F
MARG_CL_P
MARG_CL_M
MARG_CL_F
MARG_AL_P
MARG_AL_M
MARG_AL_F
MARG_HH_P
MARG_HH_M
MARG_HH_F
MARG_OT_P
MARG_OT_M
MARG_OT_F
NON_WORK_P
NON_WORK_M
NON_WORK_F
1 1 0 82 76 6 18 14 4 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 17 13 4 323 106 21783 69 14 684 577 107 164 70 94 34 12 22 23 7 16 41 12 29 66 39 27 1501 598 9034 3 1 382 291 91 18 9 9 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 9 5 872 277 59516 12 4 99 80 19 667 167 500 38 12 26 579 128 451 19 10 9 31 17 14 1541 636 9050 0 0 335 228 107 78 53 25 4 4 0 32 23 9 0 0 0 42 26 16 935 336 59924 19 5 532 409 123 1031 664 367 524 442 82 369 147 222 2 1 1 136 74 62 4369 1494 28754 4 0 229 176 53 221 103 118 7 7 0 115 27 88 3 1 2 96 68 28 847 349 4980 0 0 87 70 17 48 24 24 18 10 8 11 2 9 0 0 0 19 12 7 381 169 2120 0 0 242 204 38 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 408 123 28585 43 42 176 141 35 1132 531 601 256 142 114 679 233 446 9 8 1 188 148 40 1364 598 7664 1 3 629 483 146 103 30 73 5 1 4 1 1 0 5 1 4 92 27 65 1307 545 7624 4 0 133 111 22 166 72 94 11 5 6 131 49 82 0 0 0 24 18 6 574 243 3312 2 0 19 16 3 347 127 220 7 4 3 313 111 202 4 3 1 23 9 14 344 169 17560 58 2 222 209 13 160 82 78 12 12 0 93 36 57 21 6 15 34 28 6 1420 488 9320 0 0 6 4 2 153 142 11 7 6 1 2 2 0 3 2 1 141 132 9 495 189 30615 8 7 22 18 4 435 206 229 160 121 39 254 69 185 5 1 4 16 15 1 467 213 254
302 224 78 3879 3093 786 4742 2295 2447 1088 779 309 2603 836 1767 112 45 67 939 635 304 17148 6533 1061519 14 5 242 193 49 296 143 153 68 49 19 163 52 110 7 3 4 59 40 19 1072 408 663
Table No320
Page 2 of 2
Chapter -4 EIAEMP of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mine of Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Ecomen Laboratories Pvt Ltd
CHAPTER-4
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
41 General Observations
Present status of the environmental parameters have been dealt with in the
Chapter-3 The mine has been in operation since 1961 The management wishes
to Enhance Iron Ore Production Capacity of the mine from 288 million TPA to
60 million TPA and reduction in dry processing from 4571 million TPA to
1451 million TPA of low grade ore from old dumpsstacks (keeping total
handling unchanged from the last EC ie 7451 million TPA) The proposed
increase in production may add a little to the pollution load as total handling is
remaining same This is to be considered in evaluating impact and adopting
control measures The level of PM10 in ambient air as recorded in the monitoring
studies are within the safe limits Effort shall be made to keep the pollution level
well within the limits in future too
42 Topography
The topographic elevations in the lease area vary from 615 m to 528 mRL
The present land use as shown in Table No 41 indicates that the landscape over
an area of 82816 ha has already changed its topography The anticipated land
use is shown in Table No 42 amp indicates that the land area of 103828 ha will be
used due to which landscape will further change At present mining operation is
at an RL of 533 m which will go up to RL of 497 m during the year 2018-19 But
during 2019-20 this will go up to 470 mRL Hence the mine working will go
below water table The Lessee is already under process to obtain the prior
permission from the statutory authority for working below the ground water
table A detailed ldquoHydro Geological study Reportrdquo is under process by an
Agency An undertaking regarding the above study and permission from
statutoryauthorityisenclosed
Chapter -4 EIAEMP of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mine of Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Ecomen Laboratories Pvt Ltd
The water table of the core zone is 488 m The ground water table depth and
working depth is given in Plate No 41
43 Land Use
The existing land use pattern and the anticipated land use are shown in
Table 41 and 42 respectively Land disturbed due to mining will increase from
the present 427 ha to 58613 ha and dumps will occupy 27889 ha against the
existing 20394 ha Present and ultimate landuse pattern is shown in Plates No
42 amp 43
Present Land use pattern (ha) Table No 41
Sl No
Category Existing Land use pattern (Ha)
1 Area excavated 427 3517
2 Over burdendump 20394 1680
3 Mineral storage 7421 611
4 Infrastructure amp mine camp 1783 147
5 Roads 5246 432
6 Green belt 7540 621
7 Mineral processing plant 375 309
8 Mine Camp 1522 125
9 Unutilised 25606 2109
10 Non mineralized forest area applied for surrender
5443 448
Total 121405 100
Chapter -4 EIAEMP of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mine of Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
Ecomen Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Proposed Land use pattern (ha) Table No 42
Heads Conceptual Land use
Area to be excavated 58613 4828
OverburdenDump 27889 2297
Mineral Storage 7421 611
Infrastructure 2137 176
Roads 4246 350
Green Belt + plantation 12134 999
Mineral processing Plant 20 165
Mine Camp 1522 125
Non mineralized forest area for surrender
5443 448
Total 121405 100
Note Against total area of 121045 ha surrender of 5443 ha forest land is under
process Plantation of this area will be looked by the project proponent
44 Drainage
The proposed activities are not expected to change the existing drainage
pattern of the area since there is no perennial stream within the lease area The
rainwater during the monsoon has a tendency to flow in the natural drainage
system of the area
As major operations are dry there will be no discharge of any water from
mine process It is required to ensure quality of runoff water during rainy
season before it leaves the lease area Precautionary measures by constructing
Garland drain run off channels check dams amp settling sumps will help in
making the runoff water free from any silt during the rains This will ensure that
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no polluted water from the mine area during rains joins with the water of Karo
River Karo River is passing outside the Western boundary of leasehold area
45 Air Quality
The mining activities will be spread in an area of 103828 ha Mining area
will increase from 427 ha to an area of 58613 ha till the end of life of mine in
phases Dump will occupy 27889 ha against the existing area of 20394 ha
mineral storage 7421 ha and road 4246 ha
The mine excavation will be 60 MTPA ROM to produce 54 MTPA of
saleable iron ore Loading and transportation of ore and waste materials
dumping and storage of minerals and waste disposal are contributive factors for
the air borne dust and emissions The pollutants level of the area are within
limits There will be increase in particulate matter in future with the
enhancement of production The control measures should be taken on drilling
operation haul road dry processing units loading and unloading area to keep
fugitive emission amp other emissions well within the safe limits Further dry
screening amp crushing 1451 million tonnes of low grade ore will produce another
05 million tonnes of processed ore of grade +55 Fe
The mine will be fully mechanized to produce 590 million tonnes of
despatchable iron ore by handling of 7451 MTPA Mine will utilize the old sub
grade material and future generation for dispatch thus reducing the SGO dump
Loading and transportation of ore and waste materials dumping and storage of
minerals and waste disposal crushing amp screening are contributive factors for
the air borne dust and emissions The pollutants have not been recorded high at
present as indicated in the Chapter 3 They will increase in future The measures
like water sprinkling on haul road wet drilling provision of sprinkling
arrangement amp making the screening system covered equipment maintenance
etc should be continued to reduce the dust levels amp other emissions and keep
them well within the safe limits
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451 Air Quality Predictions Dispersion Modelling
Preamble
Impact assessment 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 to predict the
impacts The open cast mines are potential sources of air pollution
In this section impact on air environment due to emissions generated due
to increase in production capacity of mine handling of ore and waste for
Nadidihi Iron amp Manganese Mine of Ms Feegrade amp Co Ltd concentrations
have been predicted by mathematical modeling
46 Emission Source and Emission Rates
461 Emission Rates
Dust
Dust emission rate due to material handling in mining area is based on the
following empirical formula (source IMEJ-April 1982)
Dust emission due to excavation Pa x 236 Dust Emission (DE) = --------------------- Wd x Wh x 1000 DE = Dust emission in kghr
Pa = Annual Excavation in tonnes
Wd = No of days of operation in a year
Wh = Effective working hrs in a day
Quantity of dust emitted in kg for 1000 tonnes of excavation
A Iron Ore Handling
Annual increase in Iron is 014 MTPA The dust emission due to handling
of this ore and OB will be 10 gsec
Similarly dust emission due to transportation of vehicles shall be involved
Dust emission due to this will be 36 gsec
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Total dust emission = 46 gsec
B Emission Rates from Dust Extraction System and DG Sets
The emission rates from DG sets and dust extraction system are summarized
below
Details Description DG Set Stack
1 2 3
Existing 75 KVA (10 nos)
30 KVA 320 KVA
Material consumption Mild steel
Stack Top Circular
Release height above Ground
15 m 20 m 40 m
Inside Diameter 00635 m 01016 m 01524 m
Emission Rate (gs) for PM
0000680 00024 0013
Emission Rate for NO2 (gs)
0041 0034 0030
Stack gas exit Temperature in Kelvin
381 423 464
Stack gas exit Velocity (ms)
95 1089 1169
462 Emission Source Coordinates
The center of mine was assumed (0 0) in the mathematical modelling The
coordinates of DG sets and dust extraction system were taken (10000)
47 Mathematical Model for Pollutants Dispersion
In the present case ISCST (Industrial Source Complex-Short Term ISC-3)
model has been used to predict the impacts This ISC model for area sources uses
the steady state Gaussian plume equation for a continuous source
Further the model has following specialties
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Simulates dispersion from singlemultiplearealinevolume
sources
Allows calculations to be made at a user specified regular
rectangularradial grid or at specified special receptors
Provides estimates of concentrations for any averaging time period for
the entire period of input meteorology
Allows calculations to be underwritten for source groups as selected
by the user
Uses Pasquill-Gifford or Briggs dispersion curves (for urban areas) as
selected by the user to derive the plume spread parameters
Adjusts dispersion curves to account for user specified information on
aerodynamic roughness
Adjusts for wind speed variation with height using user specified
default urbanrural power law coefficients
Simulates dispersion from buoyant non-buoyant point sources non-
buoyant area non-buoyant volume sources and non-buoyant line
sources
Simulates dry deposition using a simple tilted plume model with user
specified reflection coefficients
Simulates building wake effects
Can include the effects of exponential decay
Uses Briggsrsquo 1975 plume rise algorithm to calculate plume height
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The ground level concentration at a receptor located downwind of all
or a portion of the source area is given by a double integral in the
upwind (x) and crosswind (y) directions as
where
QA = Area source emission rate (mass per unit area per unit time) K = units scaling coefficient V = Vertical term D = Decay term as a function of x
y z = standard deviation of lateral and vertical concentration distribution (m)
Us = mean wind speed at release height
471 Vertical Term
The vertical term includes the effects of source elevation receptor
elevation plume rise limited mixing in vertical and gravitational settling and
dry deposition of particulates (with diameters greater than about 01 micron)
In the present case effects on ambient air concentrations due to
gravitational settling and dry deposition have been neglected The vertical term
without deposition effects is given by
He2 n-1 (2n Hm - He)2 (2n Hm+ He)2
V =(1 + ) exp - ------- + exp ------------------- + exp ------------- (2)
2z2 i=1 2z
2 2z2
where
H = effective release height of emissions (plume rise + physical stack height)
Hm = Mixing height
= reflection coefficient
The infinite series term in equation accounts for the effects of restrictions
on vertical plume growth at the top of mixing layer Complete reflection from
QAK VD y 2
x = exp [-05 dy] dx (1)
2Us x yz y y
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earth surface has been assumed ( = 1) For number of sources more than one
simulation is done for each individual source and then added In order to
calculate y and z for various receptor points for given wind direction following
equations are used
x = - (X(R) - X(S)) Sin (WD) - (Y(R) - Y(S)) Cos (WD) (3) y = (X(R) - X(S)) Cos (WD) - (Y(R) - Y(S)) Sin (WD) (4)
where X(R) Y(R) are receptor point coordinates and X(S) and Y(S) are
source coordinates and WD is wind angle from north
472 Dispersion Coefficients
Equations that approximately fit the Pasquill-Gifford curves (Turner 1970)
are used to calculate y and z in meters for rural area The equations used to
calculate y are of the form
y = 46511628 (x) tan (TH) (5) where TH = 0017453293 [c-d ln (x)] (6) In the above equations down wind distance `xrsquo is in kilometers and
coefficients `crsquo and `drsquo are listed in Table No43 The equation used to calculate
z is of the form
y = axb (7) Coefficients used to calculate lateral virtual distances
Table No 43
y0 lq
y = ------ P
Pasquill Stability Category
P q
A 20914 0890
B 15446 0902
C 10326 0917
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D 6826 0919
E 5106 0921
F 3992 0919
where down wind distance x is in kilometers and z is in meters The coefficients
`arsquo and `brsquo are given in Table No 44
PARAMETERS USED TO CALCULATE PASQUILL-GIFFORD VERTICAL
DISPERSION COEFFICIENT (z)
Table No 44
z (meters) = axb (x in km)
Pasquill Stability Category
x (km) a b
A lt10 122800 094470
010 - 015 158080 105420
016 - 020 170220 109320
021 - 025 179520 112620
026 - 030 217410 126440
031 - 040 258890 140940
041 - 050 346750 172830
051 - 311 453850 211660
gt311
B lt20 90673 093198
021 - 040 98483 098332
gt040 109300 109710
C All 61141 091465
D lt30 34459 086974
031 - 100 32093 081066
101 - 300 32093 064403
301 - 1000 33504 060486
1001 - 3000 36650 056589
gt3000 44053 051179
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Table No 44 (CONTD)
z (meters) = axb (x in km)
Pasquill Stability Category
x (km) a b
E lt10 24260 083660
010 - 030 23331 081956
031 - 100 21628 075660
101 - 200 21628 063077
201 - 400 22534 057154
401 - 1000 24703 050527
1001 - 2000 26970 046713
2001 - 4000 35420 037615
gt4000 47618 029592
F lt20 15209 081558
021 - 070 14457 078407
071 - 100 13953 168465
101 - 200 13953 063227
201 - 300 14823 054503
301 - 700 16187 046490
701 - 1500 17836 041507
1501 - 3000 22651 032681
3001 - 6000 27074 027496
gt6000 34219 021716
If the calculated value of z exceed 5000 m z is set to 5000 m
z is equal to 5000 m
473 Meteorological Conditions Used in Predictions The hourly meteorological data has been generated at the site and the
same has been used in the predictions The hourly wind speed temperature
direction and stabilities have been used The hourly data was available for the
months of March-May 2018
474 Atmospheric Stability
Many alternative models are developed by different authors to relate y
and z with downwind distance x under different atmospheric stability
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conditions Unfortunately none of these have been found to be comprehensive
enough to be applicable under all types of topographic and meteorological
conditions On the basis of available information ldquoPasquill Giffordrdquo stability
classification system for study area has been followed This classification is built
in the model
The Pasquill Gifford stability classification divides atmospheric stability
into six classes based on solar insolationcloud cover conditions Details of this
classification are given Table No 45
PASQUILL ndash GIFFORD STABILITY CLASSIFICATION Table No 45
Surface wind speed (ms)
Day time insolation Night time conditions
Strong Moderate Slight
Thin low clouds lt48
Overcast clouds gt38
0 ndash 2 A A ndash B B E F
2 ndash 3 A ndash B B C E F
3 ndash 5 B B ndash C D D E
5 ndash 6 C C ndash D D D D
gt6 C D D D D
A ndash Extremely unstable
B ndash Moderately unstable
C ndash Slightly unstable
D ndash Neutral
E ndash Slightly stable
F ndash Moderately stable
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475 Plume Rise
Plume rise h has been determined according to Briggrsquos formula
(CPCB guideline)
h = 21425 F3 4 for Flt55 Us and
h = 3871 F3 5 for Fgt55 Us
F = g VsD2(Ts-Ta)4Ts Where Us = wind speed at stack level (ms)
Vs = stack gas velocity (ms)
Ts = stack gas temperature (0K)
Ta = ambient temperature (0K)
F = Buoyancy flux parameter (m4s3)
h = Plume rise (m)
D = Diameter of the stack (m)
g = acceleration due to gravity 9807 (ms2)
476 Extrapolation of Wind Speed
Wind speed at stack level is calculated by power law as given below
Ustack = U10(Stack height10)p
Where U10 is the wind speed at 10 meter level and p is the power law
coefficient (007 007 010 015 035 and 055 for stability classes ABCDE
and F respectively) as per Irwin for rural areas (USEPA 1987)
477 Ambient air quality and background concentrations
Ambient air quality standards promulgated by Central Pollution Control
Board (CPCB) for different areas are as follows
Concentration (gm3)
RPM SO2 NO2
100 80 80
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The above standards are for a sampling period of 24 hours The maximum
concentration of pollutants (PM10 PM25 and NO2) recorded at habitant close to
mining area are given below
Station Code Location Maximum Concentration in microgm3
PM10 PM25 NO2
A-1 Guest house 8125 5067 2096
A-2 Within lease area 8550 5653 2717
A-3 Rengalberha 7831 5158 1701
A-4 Parulipada 8067 5092 2138
A-5 Kalta 7338 4748 2145
A-6 Kashira 6809 4548 2146
A-7 Jhirapani 6831 4695 2315
A-8 Shankhaparha 7090 5039 2172
48 Plan and Frame Work of Computations
481 Selection of Locations
The locations have been selected around the mining area covering an area
of 10 km radius from mining center The entire area has been put on grid
network and grid spacing has been taken as 500 m
482 Plan of Computation
The emission rate dispersion coefficients and other input data being now
available to compute the following
The 24 hourly averaged incremental concentration with hourly data
for the post monsoon season
The identification of grid point having peak concentration for the
incremental values and Preparation of isopleths
49 Results and Discussions
491 Peak 24 hourly incremental concentrations
24 hourly Peak Incremental Concentrations Computed
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S No
Season Incremental Concentrations (gm3)
PM10 PM25 NO2
1 Summer 253122 099308 002277
As mentioned earlier peak incremental 24 hourly PM10 and NO2
concentrations have been computed using hourly meteorological data The
distance of occurrence of the peak concentrations of PM10 and NO2 are 250m and
3500m respectively PM10 concentration occurs in core zone and NO2 in buffer
zone The isopleths of various concentrations have also been drawn and these
are given in Plate No41 Plate No42 and Plate No-43 for PM10 PM25 and
NO2 respectively The incremental and predicted concentrations at the locations
of ambient air quality have been discussed in the following section
410 Predicted Ambient Air Quality
With a wide fluctuation in meteorological parameters it is a complex task
to predict post project ambient air quality With available ambient air quality
data and incremental concentrations computed through mathematical modelling
the following post project ambient air quality has been predicted
It is clear from the predicted values that the concentrations of PM10 PM25
and NO2 are well within the stipulated limits of CPCB for Rural and Residential
areas at all locations
S No
Location
Background Concentration
(gm3)
Predicted Incremental
Concentration (gm3)
Post Project Concentration
(gm3)
PM10 PM25 NO2 PM10 PM25 NO2 PM10 PM25 NO2
1 Rengalberha
7831 5158 1701 125997 012997 000456 7956997 5170997 1701456
2 Parulipada 8067 5092 2138 102220 005222 000336 8169220 5097222 2138336
3 Kalta 7338 4748 2145 092269 001255 000157 7430269 4749255 2145157
4 Kashira 6809 4548 2146 009635 000785 000149 6818635 4548785 2146149
5 Jhirapani 6831 4695 2315 013120 002089 000204 6844120 4697089 2315204
6 Shankhaparha 7090 5039 2172 027852 001983 000132 7117852 5040983 2172132
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411 Ground vibration fly rocks and noise level
Blasting operation is envisaged which will cause ground vibrations noise
and fly rocks There will be increase in mine production from 288mtpa to
60mtpa ROM There is no major human settlement in the close vicinity Wagon
drill of 115 mm diameter will be used for drilling as before Drilling and blasting
will be done as per DGMS guidelines Blasting will be carried out by using SME
explosive The details are discussed in Chapter-2 Proper blast design is to be
ensured for control of ground vibration fly rocks and noise level
Apart from the above other contributive factors for noise will be crusher
screen and plying of vehicles Proper Control measures will be ensured to keep
the noise level under control
412 Water Requirement
Water will be utilized for wet drilling sprinkling on haul roads and
drinking purpose during mining operations The total water requirement at
present is 746 KLday and will increase to 9935 KLday (surface water 7675
KLPD ground water 226 KLPD) in future The company has obtained
permission to draw 520 KLPD of surface water amp 175 KLPD ground water from
Dept of Water Resources Govt of Odisha The permission for balance quantity
is under process with Govt of Odisha
It is essential to use recycled water to minimize the intake of fresh water
and take conservation measures like water recharge etc Surface and ground
water requirement for the proposed expansion is given below
Sl No Purpose Net requirement
(m3day)
1 Greenbelt development 154
2
Dust suppression (Transportation road inside quarry raod periphery village road for civil
7506
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construction stationary sprinkling system )
3 Drinking and domestic use in mine and periphery villages
226
4 Misc 15
Total 9935
413 Energy power requirement The machineries will be operated either through electricity or through
HSD details are given below
Electricity requirement The electricity is supplied to the project by WESCO
through 2 nos transformers of total capacity 213 KVA inside leasehold There is
also requirement of transformers with total capacity of 350 KVA
Details of Generator 2 nos of generators of total capacity 140 KVA exist There
is a further requirement of generator of capacity 400 KVA
HSD requirement Present requirement of HSD is 1192006 Litersyear For
the envisaged increase in production total HSD requirement will be
around2292000Litersyear
414 Flora and Fauna
Since mining will be extended partly within forest land the standing trees
and vegetation over this area will be lost Existing Trees will be felled during
mining process The fauna reported in this area have no rare species and are
common migratory type Specific corridors for movements or breeding grounds
have not been reported
415 Socio-economic Conditions
There is no settlementresidential area within the lease area Hence
question of rehabilitation of oustees does not arise No residential colony is
proposed to be constructed Hence there is no likelyhood of effect of out side
people or influx on the existing local population or any such related impact
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CHAPTER-5
MITIGATION MEASURES amp
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
A Mitigation Measures
51 General Views
The impact assessment of the mining operations has highlighted certain
areas which need special attention The project is already carrying out control
measures for air water noise pollution etc and drawn up plans for reclamation
amp rehabilitation of broken land as also solid waste management These are
discussed along with other control measures in the following paragraphs amp
keeping in view the operation is restricted only up to the year 2019-20
52 Land use
At the end of the life of the mine the land use pattern of the area will be as
given in Table No 42 The proposed reclamation amp rehabilitation to be
undertaken is given in Table No 51 amp Plate No 51
Table No 51
During conceptual period it is proposed ro reclaim 41789 ha but as the lease
expire on 31032020 only 35 ha will be backfilled in total and only 60 ha
dump area will be reclaimed
As it is evident from the Table 52 that out of 121405 ha of lease area 4150
ha will be green belt in the safety zone Infrastructure (3659 ha) Roads (4246 ha)
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ndash Land Land Stage wise Land Reclamation Area (Ha)
SlNo Land use category Present After Plan period
After the conceptual period
1 Mining - 35 41789
2 OB Dumps - 60 27889
3 Storing of Mineral - - 7421
Total - 95 77099
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and mineral processing (2 ha) Out of 58613 ha of mined out area 41789 ha will
be reclaimed by way of back filling and 16824 ha as bench plantation Land
under road (4246 ha) mineral processing unit (2 ha) and Infrastructure and
mine camp (1522 ha) will remain as it is It is proposed to back fill the mined out
area in phases during the years and concurrent rehabilitation will be
undertaken (ref Table No 52 amp Plate No 52) Due attention will be paid to
encourage migration of fauna in the area in consultation with the Forest
Department
Details of Reclamation Plan
Table No 52
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Post Mining (conceptual) Land Use Pattern of ML Area (Ha)
Post mining land use of core zone with Environment Management
Sr No
Description Land use (Ha)
Plantation
Public use
Undisturbed Total
1 Mining 58613
58613
2 Dump 27889
27889
3 Infrastructure amp Mine camp
3659
3659
4 Roads
4246
4246
5 Green belt amp Plantation
12134
12134
6 Storing of ore 7421
7421
7 Mineral processing unit
20
20
8
Non mineralised area for surrender
5443 5443
Total 106057 9905 5443 121405
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But the lease will expire on 31032020 so reclamation of all above will not
possible 31114 ha shall be covered under plantation amp 17326 ha will be on
public use
53 Top Soil Management
Because of rock exposures and laterite capping amp present stage of mining
topsoil does not exist Hence top soil collection and storage is not applicable
during the proposed mining operations
54 Air Pollution Control
Concentration of Particulate Matter and the Gaseous Emission levels are
within the limits prescribed by the CPCB In Mining activities the sources of
fugitive dust are from drilling blasting hauling and beneficiation The following
control measures are proposed
i) Wet drilling system is being adopted and will be continued in future
ii) Major portion of ROM shall be processed in the wet circuit thus the
potential of fugitive dust is envisaged to be minimum Fixed water
sprinklers are already installed to suppress the dust pollution of the mine
Water tankers fitted with water sprinklers are also in operation
iii) Within mines water sprinkling is being done on the haul roads working
faces stacking areas dry circuit plant etc and shall be continued in future
Though the pollutants have not been recorded high at present in the core
area yet to control it further adequate water sprinkling over haul road by
water spraymist spray under pressure will be done Total length of haul
road of 504 kms is water sprinkled by mobile water tankers (3 nos)
making total 15 trips a day or as required in summer season Some portion
of the haul road has been provided with fixed water sprinklers which will
be extended further on the haul road gradually
iv) Phased reclamation of mined out areas waste dumps and tree plantation
will also help to reduce the generation of fugitive dust The details are
given later
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v) All primary crushers have inbuilt dust suppression and extraction
systems The primary crushers proposed will also have inbuilt dust
suppression and extraction system The loading area will be given priority
for dust control by frequent water sprinkling
vi) Other than ROM transportation all the intermediate product and finished
sized ore will be transported to the railway sidings Further management
may conduct a study to check efficiency of control measures
commissioned and adopted amp ascertain if further improvement may be
brought about amp revisit the results to consider further improvements
The Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine of Ms Feegrade and Company (P) Ltd is
surrounded by following mines as shown in Plate 52
Sl No
Name of mine Distance from Mine (in
KM) Direction
1 Rungta Sons Pvt Ltd 440 SE
2 Rungta Mines Ltd 520 SE
3 K J S Ahluwalia 140 NE
4 Rungta Sons Pvt Ltd 620 E
5 TISCO 1190 SE
6 M G Mohanty 1100 SE
7 O M M Ltd 1000 SE
8 TISCO 860 SE
9 O M M Ltd 670 SE
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10 Bonai Industrial Co Ltd
590 SE
11 Rungta Mines Ltd 650 S
12 O M C Ltd 660 S
13 O M M Ltd 940 SW
14 Geetarani Mohanty 1220 SW
15 National Enterprises 1060 SW
16 Penguin Trading Agency
1090 SW
17 Jindal Steel amp Power Ltd
960 SW
18 Steel Authority of India Ltd
430 W
19 Kanahdhara Mining amp Minerals Pvt Ltd
770 SW
20 Essel Mining amp Industries Ltd
620 SW
21 O M M Ltd 590 SW
22 K C Pradhan 660 SW
23 M G Mohanty 450 SW
24 Rungta Sons Pvt Ltd 420 SW
25 O M M Ltd 390 SW
26 OMC Ltd 470 SW
27 AMTC 240 SW
28 O M C Ltd 020 SW
29 Bonai Industrial Co Ltd
330 SW
30 ORIND 270 W
31 Feegrade amp Co Pvt Ltd
Adjacent E
The contribution of pollutants from all the active mines is reflected in the
baseline status and shown in Plate no 52 The cumulative contribution due to
expansion of the mine and other active mines is as given in Chapter 4 indicates
that PM10 SO2 and NOx will remain within limit
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Existing and proposed production of mine number of vehicles segment of route
on which transportation is being made and proposed is given in the following
table and shown in Plate no53
Present (MT) Proposed (MT)
Production in TPA 4200000 5900000
Transportationday (TPA) 14000 19667
Vehiclesday 700 (20MT) 728 (27MT)
Vehicleshour 29 30
Exit point-1 (Bhadrasahi to Joda onwards) Exit point- 1A (Nadidih to Bhadrasahi) Exit pont-1B (Bhadrasahi to Barbil siding or onwards)
9
4
5
10
5 5
Exit point-2 (Koira to Barsuan siding) Existing point-2A (Nadidih to Koira) Exit point-2B (Koira to Roxy Rengra Bimalgarh siding or onwards)
20
8
12
20
8
12
As discussed above there will be an increase of load of around 1 number
of vehicles per hour on the existing traffic Hence the contribution to pollution
load shall not be significant
Proposed dispatchable ore production per day of major iron ore lease of
Koira Sector as obtained from different sources is around 141390 MTday
considering 300 working days per year and working hour of 20 hours per day
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Distribution of transport of 141390 MTday in different sectors are given
below
Details of road transport (two lanes) with Trucksdumpers of Capacity 20 MT (I) 30 of total load will move along Koira-Bhadrasahi road (NH-215)
(a) From Koira to Bhadrasahi Two lane 16m wide road
(b) Total transport load 42417 MTday
(c) Total tripsday 2121
(d) Total up amp down tripsday 4242 (II) 35 of total load will move along Koira to Barsuan siding (State highway)
(a) From Koira to Barsuan Two lane road 16m wide
(b) Total transport load 49486MTday
(c) Total tripsday 2474
(d) Total updown tripsday 4948 (III) 35 of total load will move along Koira-to BimlagarhRoxyRengra (NH-
215)
(a) From Koira to BimlagarhRoxyRengra
Two lane road 16m wide
(b) Total transport load 49487 MTday
(c) Total tripsday 2474
(d) Total up amp down trips 4948 As per guidelines for capacity of roads in rural areas of Indian Road Congress
recommended design service volumes for two lane roads are 15000 PCUday or
5000 Trucksday in plain area in the three routes mentioned above The traffic
loads shall be within the standard limit of 5000 trucksday
Note i) PCU ndash Public Carriage Unit
ii) Equivalency factor ndash 1 Truck = 3 PCU
iii) Volume in number of vehicles that pass through a given point on the
road during a designated time is expressed in hour or day unit of
length in km
55 Mine Drainage
Rain water is the only source of natural water during the monsoon The
rain water during the monsoon has a tendency to discharge into the natural
drainage system of the area ie the natural water courses existing in the lease
hold area (Refer Drainage Plan 54) It is envisaged that the mining process will
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not intersect the ground water table There will be no mine drainage during dry
days
56 Water Pollution Control The water quality analysis results of various locations including
nalasrivers show that all the parameters are within the prescribed limits as per
the standard of IS 10500 and IS 2296 (Class C) Rain water runoff is likely to
cause turbidity for which garland drain water channels check dams amp silt ponds
have already been constructed on the water channel course of runoff The check
dams are constructed by boulders to check the speed of the water as well the
wash off material also gets arrested The water after passing the check dam(s) is
collected in a sump or a series of sumps The overflow free from silt will flow
from the lease area Five nos of Settling tanks of different capacity have already
been constructed for controlling the silt in flowing water
The existing plantation and proposed tree plantation will also help to
check the flow of turbid water to the nalla
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57 Water Balance
The company has already obtained surface water drawl permission to the
tune of 520 m3day from Karo River for industrial use For drinking and
domestic use in mine camp and periphery village ground water permission has
been obtained from water resources Dept Govt Of Odisha for 175m3 day
Additional water permission for surface amp ground water is under process
571 Report on impact of mining on ground water
The hydraulic characteristics of water-bearing formations is determined by
conducting pumping tests Pumping Test is conducted to examine the aquifer
response under controlled conditions to the abstraction of water The basic
principle of a pumping test is that if we pump water from a well and measure
9935 m3day
2260m3day Ground
Water
Drinking amp Domestic use
Dust suppression (transportation road inside quarry road stock yards village roads mine camp areas and dry fogging in crushingscreening plant)
Greenbelt
7675 m3day surface water
Miscellaneous usages
7506m3d
154m3d
15m3d
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the pumping rate and the drawdown in the well then we can substitute these
measurements into an appropriate formula and can calculate the hydraulic
characteristics of the aquifer It is also called as aquifer tests for aquifer
parameter evaluation
Groundwater is frequently chosen as the most suitable source of drinking water
supplies of which are brought to the surface by rehabilitating existing boreholes
or drilling new ones Pumping tests are a practical way of obtaining an idea of
the boreholersquos efficiency and its optimal production yield
Pumping Test
A pumping test consists of pumping groundwater from a well usually at a
constant rate and measuring water levels in the pumped well and any nearby
wells (observation wells) or surface water bodies during and after pumping
A pumping test is a practical reliable method of estimating well performance
well yield the zone of influence of the well and aquifer characteristics (ie the
aquiferrsquos ability to store and transmit water aquifer extent presence of boundary
conditions and possible hydraulic connection to surface water)
Before conducting a pumping test the geological and hydrological information of
the area should be collected
i) The geological characteristics of the subsurface (ie all those lithological
stratigraphic and structural features that may influence the flow of
groundwater)
ii) The type of aquifer and confining beds
iii) The thickness and lateral extent of the aquifer and confining beds
iv) The aquifer may be bounded laterally by barrier boundaries of
impermeable material in the lithology (eg the bedrock sides of a buried
valley a fault or simply lateral changes of the aquifer material)
v) Data on the groundwater-flow system horizontal or vertical flow of
groundwater water table gradients and regional trends in groundwater
levels
vi) Details of any existing surrounding wells in the area
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vii) Selecting the well for the pumping tests Well should be suitable for the
test
The hydrogeological conditions should not change over short
distances and should be representative of the area under
consideration or at least a large part of it
The site should not be near railways or motorways where passing
trains or heavy traffic might produce measurable fluctuations in the
hydraulic head of a confined aquifer
The site should not be in the vicinity of existing discharging wells
The pumped water should be discharged in a way that prevents its
return to the aquifer
The gradient of the water table or piezometric surface should be
low
Manpower and equipment must be able to reach the site early and
easily
Unconfined Aquifer Test (Darcyrsquos Method) The figure demonstrates unconfined aquifer flow pumping test for upper layer
Figure Unconfined Aquifer Flow Pumping Test
Here the aquifer is underlain by an impermeable stratum and test well extends
to the bottom of the permeable stratum and is perforated over the section which
is below the water table In original test it is assumed that the ground water is at
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rest The pumping generates a radial flow of water towards the well and the
water table assumes a curved surface called drawdown water table The
hydraulic gradient is assumed to be constant at any given radius Under steady-
state conditions the rate of radial flow through any cylindrical surface at radius r
is constant and equal to the amount of water pumped out of the well in unit
time
Consider the flow through an elementary cylinder of soil having a radius r
thickness dr and height h Hydraulic gradient (from inside to outside)
Area of flow A= 2rh
From Darcyrsquos Law q=kiA
Integrating
Two observation wells will suffice for computing k for higher accuracy more
than two is required The values of h1amph2 can be determined by measuring the
water table by piezometers
Confined Aquifer Test
A confined flow condition occurs when the aquifer is confined both above and
below by impermeable strata The figure 32 demonstrates confined aquifer flow
pumping test for lower layer Here the apparent drawdown surface is above the
upper surface of aquifer for all values of r
dr
dhi
hrdr
dhk 2
dhhkqr
dr2
)(log 2
1
2
2
1
2 hhkqr
re
)
)(log32
2
1
2
2
1210
( hh
rrqk
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We have to consider the flow after steady state is obtained (in some cases
pumping at a steady rate must be continued for many days before a steady flow
is reached)
Figure Confined Aquifer Flow Pumping Test
From Darcyrsquos Law q=kiA
A= 2rD
Permeability of Stratified Soils
When a sub soil in the field consists of a number of strata which have different
permeability values calculation of seepage through such a stratified deposit
requires the computation of average values of k applicable for the whole deposit
The figure 33 demonstrates permeability of stratified layer of soils
Drdr
dhkq 2
dhkDqr
dr2
)( 2
log 12
1
2 hhkq
D
r
re
)(
)(log
D 232
12
1210
hh
rrqk
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Figure Average Coefficient of Permeability in layered Soils
Horizontal flow (parallel to bedding planes)
There are two average values the average horizontal coefficient of permeability
kH when the flow is parallel to the strata and the average vertical coefficient
permeability kv when the flow is normal to the strata We are more interested in
the average horizontal coefficient of permeability kH
When the flow is horizontal it is taking place through all the layers at the same
time and therefore the hydraulic gradient is the same in each layer ie i1 = i2 = i3
= i4 =helliphellipin = i However the velocities of flow are different in various layers
By Darcyrsquos law the average discharge velocity can be written as -
) (H
1 k 2211
i
H nnHvHvHvv
) (H
1 k 2211H nnHkHkHk
If h is the head loss during the flow then h = h1 + h2 + h3 + h4 +helliphelliphn where h1
h2 are the head losses in different layers
If q is the total flow through the layer system then q = q1 + q2 + q3 + helliphellipqn
where q1 q2 are the flow through different layers
(Basic and Applied Soil Mechanics GopalRanjan ASR Rao Engineering
Hydrology K Subramanya Ground Water H M Raghunath)
Recovery Test (Theis Method)
When the pump is shut down after a pumping test the water level inside the
pumping and observation wells will start to rise This rise in water level is
known as residual drawdown (s) Recovery-test measurements allow the
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transmissivity of the aquifer to be calculated thereby providing an independent
check on the results of the pumping test
Residual drawdown data can be more reliable than drawdown data because the
recovery occurs at a constant rate whereas constant discharge pumping is often
difficult to achieve in the field Residual drawdown data can be collected from
both the pumping and observation wells
Figure Diagram of a pumping test for confined aquifers
According to Theis (1935) the residual drawdown after pumping has ceased is
Where -
s = residual drawdown
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r= distance from well to piezometer
T= transmissivity of the aquifer (KD)
SandS= storativity values during pumping and recovery respectively
Tandt= elapsed times from the start and ending of pumping respectively
(httpswwwwaterloohydrogeologiccomhelpaquifertest_theis_recovery_test_confinedhtm)
Figure Diagram of time drawdown and residual drawdown of a pumping test Using the approximation for the well function W(u) shown in the Cooper-Jacob
method this equation becomes-
When S and S are constant and equal and T is constant this equation can be
reduced to
T t
Pumping Period Recovery Period
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To analyze the data s is plotted on the logarithmic Y axis and time is plotted on
the linear X axis as the ratio of tt (total time since pumping began divided by
the time since the pumping ceased)
An example of a Theis Recovery analysis graph has been included below-
Figure Residual drawdown ttrsquo of a pumping test
An example of a Theis Recovery analysis is available in the project-
The Theis Recovery Solution assumes the following
bullThe aquifer is confined and has an ldquoapparentrdquo infinite extent
bullThe aquifer is homogeneous isotropic and of uniform thickness
over the area influenced by pumping
bullThe piezometric surface was horizontal prior to pumping
bullThe well is fully penetrating and pumped at a constant rate
bullWater removed from storage is discharged instantaneously with
decline in head
bullThe well diameter is small so well storage is negligible
The data requirements for the Theis Recovery Solution are
bullRecovery vs time data at a pumping or observation well
bullDistance from the pumping well to the observation well
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bullPumping rate and duration
Bore Hole Logging
Several borehole were constructed to conduct the hydro-geological study The
existing boreholes were also considered for pumping test To represent the
lithology of the area one such representative bore hole logging is provided here
Table -A representative bore hole logging in Nadidih Iron and Manganese Mine
Area
NADIDIH IRON amp MANGANESE MINES (FCPL)
BORE HOLE AT CONTRACTOR CAMP (MINES AREA- PIEZOMETER) Hole No 01
Av
g
Per
mea
bil
ity
(cm
s)
k
Av
gT
ran
smis
siv
ity
k X
D
T
Type Core Size 75 mm dia
Co ordinate N 21deg 57 4887 E 85deg15 2865
Collar RL 56943 m
Total Depth 114 m
RUN DETAILS
From(m) To(m) Width(m) True
Width(m)
Recovery
of core
Lithology k T
000 120 120 111 9250 Alluvium Soil
46
3X
10
-1cm
s
33
3X
10
2 cm
s
120 240 120 110 9167 -do-
240 330 090 086 9556 -do-
330 410 080 075 9375 -do-
410 480 070 066 9321 -do-
480 600 120 112 9225 -do-
600 720 120 110 9167 -do-
720 840 120 113 9324 Reddish Soil
37
1X
10
-2cm
s
65
7X
10
1 cm
s
840 960 120 113 9420 -do-
960 1080 120 112 9333 -do-
1080 1200 120 113 9321 -do-
1200 1320 120 115 9454 -do-
1320 1440 120 113 9321 -do-
1440 1560 120 112 9333 -do-
1560 1680 120 112 9333 -do-
1680 1800 120 110 9167 -do-
1800 1920 120 110 9167 -do-
1920 2040 120 112 9333 -do-
2040 2160 120 110 9167 -do-
2160 2280 120 110 9167 -do-
2280 2400 120 111 9250 -do-
2400 2490 090 085 9444 -do-
2490 2570 080 076 9500 Laterite Soil 1 7 2 X 1 0 - 2 c m s 1 4 1 X 1 0 1 c m s
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2570 2640 070 065 9286 -do-
2640 2760 120 112 9333 -do-
2760 2880 120 113 9417 -do-
2880 3000 120 114 9500 -do-
3000 3080 080 075 9375 -do-
3080 3150 070 067 9325 -do-
3150 3240 090 085 9325 -do-
3240 3310 070 065 9286 -do-
3310 3410 100 093 9300 Ferruginous Laterite
14
2 X
10
-3cm
s
14
3 X
10
0 cm
2s
3410 3480 070 067 9571 -do-
3480 3600 120 112 9333 -do-
3600 3720 120 112 9333 -do-
Existing level
3720 3840 120 112 9333 Ferruginous Laterite
3840 3960 120 113 9417 -do-
3960 4080 120 115 9425 -do-
4080 4200 120 111 9250 -do-
4200 4320 120 112 9333 -do-
4320 4440 120 111 9250 Laterite with
inclusion of shale
11
0 X
10
-3cm
s
18
5 c
m2s
4440 4560 120 112 9333 -do-
4560 4680 120 111 9250 -do-
4680 4830 150 140 9333 -do-
4830 4920 090 087 9432 -do-
4920 5040 120 112 9333 -do-
5040 5160 120 115 9454 -do-
5160 5280 120 113 9417 -do-
5280 5400 120 114 9500 -do-
5400 5520 120 114 9454 -do-
5520 5640 120 114 9500 -do-
5640 5760 120 113 9417 -do-
5760 5880 120 110 9167 -do-
5880 6000 120 114 9500 -do-
6000 6120 120 111 9250 Shale inclusion with
reddish Soil
57
1 X
10
-4cm
s
11
X 1
0-1
cm
2s
6120 6240 120 111 9250 -do-
6240 6360 120 114 9500 -do-
6360 6480 120 113 9417 -do-
6480 6600 120 112 9333 -do-
6600 6720 120 115 9583 -do-
6720 6840 120 113 9417 -do-
6840 6960 120 114 9500 -do-
6960 7080 120 114 9500 -do-
7080 7200 120 111 9250 -do-
7200 7320 120 112 9333 -do-
7320 7440 120 110 9167 -do-
7440 7560 120 111 9250 -do-
7560 7680 120 110 9167 -do-
7680 7800 120 113 9417 -do-
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7800 7920 120 110 9167 -do-
7920 8040 120 114 9500 Clay Shale
16
5 X
10
-4cm
s
57
X 1
0-1
cm
2s
8040 8160 120 111 9250
-do-
Confined
Aquifer level 8160 8280 120 111 9250 Clay Shale
8280 8400 120 114 9500 -do-
8400 8520 120 113 9417 -do-
8520 8640 120 112 9333 -do-
8640 8760 120 115 9583 -do-
8760 8880 120 113 9417 -do-
8880 9000 120 114 9500 -do-
9000 9120 120 114 9500 -do-
9120 9240 120 111 9250 -do-
9240 9360 120 112 9333 -do-
9360 9480 120 110 9167 -do-
9480 9600 120 111 9250 -do-
9600 9700 100 094 9400 -do-
9700 9760 060 056 9333 -do-
9760 9840 080 075 9375 -do-
9840 9960 120 114 9500
-do-
Proposed
Deepening
level 9960 10080 120 114 9500 Clay Shale
10080 10200 120 111 9250 -do-
10200 10320 120 112 9333 -do-
10320 10400 080 110 9100 -do-
10400 10600 200 111 8100 -do-
10600 10750 150 094 8300 -do-
10750 10850 100 056 8500 -do-
10850 10950 100 075 7500 -do-
10950 11080 130 114 8769 -do-
11080 11230 150 114 8300 -do-
11230 11400 170 111 8100 -do-
It is proposed to deepen the mine from 533m to 470m (RL) ie 63m There is an
unconfined aquifer at a level of 488m (RL) In this borehole these levels are
encountered at 3643m (present level) 8143m (confined aquifer level) and
9943m (proposed level) respectively from the surface level (56943m RL) as
provided in Table
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Permeability and Transmissivity with respect to various layers
The figure depicts Permeability and Transmissivity with respect to various layers
in Nadidih
Figure -Bore hole logging in Nadidih Iron and Manganese Mine Area with permeability and transmissivity
The alluvial layer revealed the highest permeability of 463X10-1cms This layer
is upto about 720 m from the surface The dugwells shallow tube wells are fed
by the water stored in this layer During post monsoon season there is a
depletion of the water table by 35 to 5m in the entire area
The existing mine is already at 533m level and is further proposed to work at
470m level In this case the mine will go upto the level of ldquoClayShale Layerrdquo
which is at a depth below 490m as shown in Figure 41 This means the mine
working will cross the 488m level confined aquifer which is also lying in the
same Clay Shale Layer
The additional water withdrawal from the mine is calculated below according to
Darcyrsquos law
Proposed Mine Level
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Q= k X i X A where Q is the water discharged per day k = Permeability of
the strata i = the hydraulic gradient as found in the pumping test
k(confined aquifer)= 110 X10-3cms = 095mday
i = 0008 (Radius of influence was found to be about 30m)
A = 2rh = 2 X 3142 X (50) x 3 = 9426m2 (h= depth of layer here is 3m r
= 50m as per the opening of third bench from the mine pit bottom where
the mine working crossed the confined aquifer)
Q= 095 X 0008 X 9426= 716m3 per day only (approx 7m3 per day)
This additional water discharge will be very nominal in compared to the entire
mine excavation because of extremely low permeability of the strata The broken
layer (8143m to 7943m) in the borehole) may be considered as the confined
water table which is found to be inconsistent
The figure shows schematic diagram of the working depth and the ground water
table At present the existing mine is already working at 533m level and the
working is to be deepened further as proposed to work at 470m level as shown
in the figure
Figure -Pictorial representation of high permeability in shallow upper layer and very low permeability in lower layer
K
7- 8m level
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In the study area the high permeability horizon within the shallow upper laterite
soil permits rapid infiltration and lateral flow of groundwater limiting recharge
to the underlying bedrock The lower permeability of the underlying laterite soil
limits both lateral movement of groundwater and recharge to the bedrock
Hence deepening of the mine from the existing level will not affect the water
regime to large extent
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Figure - Pictorial representation of water table fluctuation in buffer zone during
monsoon and non-monsoon season
Conclusions i) The mining activities in Nadidih Iron and Manganese Mine have
proposed to deepen the mine from 533m level to 470 m ie further 63m
depth to extract the remaining mineral in the mine from conservation
point of view
ii) After reconnaissance surveying of the mine carefully several bore
holeswell were identified
iii) The assessment was done during pre-monsoon and post monsoon
period in the year 2018
iv) After estimation of the permeability for each layerthe water drainage
characteristic was assessed for the mine
v) Radius of influence of the area was determined by pumping test and
found to be about 30m
vi) The present level of working was found to be at 533m which can be
easily inspected It was found that although blasting technique is used
for mining the peripheral strata was found almost intact The mine
benches are carefully excavated as per mining plan and are very
conspicuously maintained
vii) It was further found that the water seepages from the lower layers
were not found even during and after heavy rainfall Whatever water
was found stored in the mine sump was due to seepage from 10-12m
from surface layers and rainwater runoff The seepage water was found
to be carefully channeled by toe drains along the mine benches to get
collected in the mine sump
viii) The proposed mine working will crossa thin inconsistentlayer of
confined aquifer which is lying at a level of 488m
ix) With further deepening of the mine by 63m an amount of about 7m3 per
day will be the additional seepage of water (as calculated)
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x) The mine was visited in the month of September 2018 after heavy
rainfall to inspect the excavated area It was found that the
waterseepage was taking place only from the upper layers upto7-8 m
The layers below 8m were absolutely dry except a few cracks from
where some local seepages were found to be taking place
Recommendations
i) As mining activities are dynamic in nature the drainagepermeability
characteristics calculated in this report may change with time to time
Therefore monitoring and measurement of these areas should be done
regularly
ii) Water level monitoring systemshave to be provided in the identified bore
wells in the periphery of the mine
iii) Care should be taken so that the lower aquifer should not be disturbed
much during mining activities and remain intact outside the
leaseControlled blasting activity should be adopted to prevent crack in
the aquifer
iv) The mine authority should utilize the additional water pumped (if any)
in the reclamation water spraying activities during the dry weather
seasons
58 Rain Water Harvesting and Water Conservation Measures
Nadidih Iron amp Manganese mine has been implementing various ground
water recharge measures in amp around the mines area for augmenting the ground
water resources Rain water harvesting (RWH) measures have been
implemented at the project site considering the rainfall pattern intensity and
topography of the area Micro-level controls have been taken up at distributed
locations and these controls are in the form of construction of Rainwater
Harvesting structures Storage structures have been constructed at strategic
locations to catch the surface runoff generated locally Moreover quarry bottom
also act as retention pond by default for storage of runoff from the entire quarry
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The stored surface runoff either percolates downward and join in underlying
ground water resources or used or lost due to evaporation There are 5 no of
settling-cum percolation tank amp rain water harvesting structure having total
capacity of 38980 m3have been constructed at suitable locations (bottom of the
overburden dump) to collect surface runoff water The individual capacities of
the settling tank cum harvesting pit are 4636 m3 25620 m3 7746 m3 228 m3 amp 750
m3 The water collected in the both active and inactive quarry RWH pit and
settling-cum percolation tanks not only recharge the ground water through
natural percolation process but also after desiltation are used for dust
suppression during non- rainy days
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59 Noise and vibration levels
Controlled amp proven blast design is being adopted to control vibrations
throw of blasted material noise amp to ensure better fragmentation Blasting causes
ground vibrations noise and fly rocks Since there will be increase in mine
production there will be increase in blasting operation However there is no
major human settlement in close vicinity Drilling and blasting will be done as
per DGMS guidelines Blasting will be carried out by using SME explosive The
details are discussed in Chapter-2 Adoptions of Proper blast design will ensure
control of ground vibrations fly rocks and noise level
Single row a) Using short delays single hole per delay for minimum vibrations
helliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Zero 1 2 3 4 5
b) Using short delays for maximum fragmentation helliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphelliphellip0helliphelliphellip0helliphellip Zero 1 zero 1 zero 1 zero 1
Multi row In multi row blasts the inline firing system is used Different pattern
of initiations are adopted which provide better fragmentation mock-pile throw
as well as blasting efficiency The effective burden (BE) amp effective spacing (SE)
are illustrated as shown below
At present blasting is done by practicing either Diagonal or V-type initiation
pattern The patterns are shown below
Symbols used-
Initiation
Delay nos used as 0123 etc
Line of firing
Direction of initiation of holes
Shot hole
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Case-I Diagonal initiation method
Free Face
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Case-II V-type initiation Free Face 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4
5 4 3 2 1 2 3 4 5
6 5 4 3 2 3 4 5 6
Apart from the above other contributive factors for noise will be crusher screen
and plying of vehicles Proper Control measure to be ensured to keep the noise
level under control
i) Proper maintenance of machineries and transport vehicles is being
carried out to reduce the noise and keep the same within
permissible limit
ii) DG sets will have proper acoustic enclosures
iii) The roads except haul road shall be made pucca
iv) No pressure horns shall be allowed within mine lease
v) Vehicles will have proper maintenance and old vehicles will not be
allowed for transportation
SE BE
SE BE
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vi) Noise levels Monitoring is carried out on quarterly basis and shall
be continued in future
510 Waste dumps Management
The waste materials of Nadidih Mine is mainly laterite lateritic Iron Ore
(Fe 45) BHQ BHJ shale Lateritic soil etc
The waste material generated will be dumped partly in preselected dump
yards amp partly used for backfilling 8300748 m3 of waste material exists at present
amp has been dumped in Dump B amp C Another 2362340 m3 waste will be
generated up to life of the mine Out of total waste materials part material will
be screened and balance 2362340 m3 of waste will be used for backfilling
However there will be only 908725 m3 of waste generated upto 2019-20
At present 7540 hectares of area is present as green belt as safety zone At
the end of the plan period approximately 12134 ha of area will be converted to
greenbelt and plantation At the end of life of the mine approximately 41789 ha
of exhausted quarry will be backfilled and covered with plantation and 16824 ha
area will be covered under bench plantation
511 Afforestation Programme
At present 7540 hectares of area is present as green belt as safety zone At the
end of the plan period approximately 12134 hectares of area will be converted to
green belt and plantation At the end of life of the mine approximately 41789
hectare of exhausted quarry will be back filled and covered with plantation and
16824 ha area will be covered under bench plantation
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Table No53
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND MANAGEMENT
Ecology Stage Wise Cumulative Plantation
REQUIREMENTS OF PLANTS FOR AFFORSTATIONRECLAMATION
Year Unworked area plantation green
belt
Outside dumps
Inside dumps Topsoil dump Total
Area (Ha)
Trees Area (Ha)
Trees Area (Ha)
Trees Area (Ha)
Trees Area (Ha)
Trees
up to 2017-18 754 18850
754 18850
2018-19 to 2019-20 4594 11485
4594 11485
Back filling area
2018-19 to 2019-20
35 8750
35 8750
Dump Plantation
up to 2017-18 1248 85000
1248 85000
2018-19 to 2019-20 30 6000
30 6000
Total 31114 130085
Total number saplings per hectare is 2500 but due to gap plantation saplings
per hectare is more than 2500 ha
512 Socio-economic aspects
The present mine operations have given opportunity to 346 people of direct
employment and equal no of people are benefitted indirectly During expansion
activities of the plant as proposed under this project there may by opportunity
for direct employment of about 80 more people Besides there will be indirect
employment
Further the Government of Odisha will earn approx Rs 909297781- per
annum as royalty (which could help development of the area) At present the
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Project Proponent is paying approx Rs 1863791766- per annum to State
Govt of Odisha as royalty
The following have been provided to these villages and other nearby
villages
513 Peripheral development work a) Drinking water being supplied to the villagers through tanker and this
will be continued in future too
b) Pesticides are spread on drains and ditches during monsoon and
cleaned whenever required Such activities will be continued in future
also
c) Medical health camps are being organized once in a month in
surrounding villages for medical care of the local people
d) Training on Environmental education is carried out for awakening
about the surrounding environment to the local villagers
e) Except technical amp managerial staff all other workers are local people
f) Public roads are being repaired amp maintained Public road is being
constructed in association with other companies
g) Jeep and Camper are made available for use of villagers on
emergencysituations
h) Sports material are provided to villagers and tournaments organized
514 Biological Environment amp Conservation (Flora and fauna)
For conservation of flora and fauna both in the core and buffer zone of
Nadidhi Iron ore mine of Ms Feegrade Co Ltd has initiated many actions For
conservation of wildlife in the area site specific conservation plan is already
approved by Principal CCF (Wild Life) amp Chief Wild Life Warden Odisha There
is no elephant corridornational park sanctuary in 10 km radius of the ML
area However we have contributed proportionate amount in preparation of
regional Wild Life Management Plan The different mitigation measures
proposed in the plan are in the fields of
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a To improve the density and composition of forest crop and to encourage the
natural regeneration and establishment of principal species by taking suitable
silvicultural operation with due emphasis on soil and water conservation
b To resort to artificial regeneration wherever necessary
c In consistence with primary objective removal of mature and silviculturally
available trees before they become unsound on sustained yield basis
d Removal of unsound and defective trees under improvement felling so as to
improve and increase the stocking of principal species
e To tend and improve the existing growing stock through suitable Silvicultural
measures
f To regenerate the barren and blank patches by planting suitable site exacting
hardy species
g To rehabilitate and improve the productivity of the depleted and degraded
forest through enrichment plantation and other suitable measures
h To tend the existing plantation so as to get maximum annual increment
i To raise block plantation preferably of economically important species in the
large gaps having extent of more than 4 Ha
j To improve micro-edaphic conditions especially in dry and open patches by
taking suitable soil and water conservation measures
k To provide effective protection against illicit felling encroachment shifting
cultivation over grazing and fire hazards so as to check further retrogression
of site
l To meet the bonafied needs and requirements of local inhabitants in regards to
fire wood small timber and fodder etc
The proposed fund requirement for implementation of the plan has been
deposited (Rs108 Lacs) to DFO Bonai All other works within the lease area
shall be undertaken by the company under the guidance of the monitoring
committee and DFO and an amount of Rs 148 Lacs has been expensed made by
the project proponent
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515 Public health implications of the project
The company takes preventive measures for the villagers in the local area
for better health Company provides the following for betterment of health
Preventive Measures Taken up for Better Health
1 Weekly visit of Doctor to Nadidih Mines with para-medical staff and medicine
2 Providing Ambulance for patients daily to nearest hospital and as and when required
3 Health awareness programme in village schools
4 Supply of blanket to the villagers
5 Safe drinking water supply to villagers through Boring OHT pipe line amp water tanker
6 Water treatment done by Bleaching powder amp Alum which are added to water before 12 hrs of supply
7 Anti Malaria Treatment like Fogging anti larve spray amp indoor residual spray done weekly fortnightly amp monthly
8 Awareness pogramme also done among school children for use of pipe line supplied water for drinking purpose instead of taking pond or nalariver water
9 Water vat in the village are cleaned on regular interval
516 Specific programme for upliftment of SCST population of the study
area
The study area is dominated by Schedule Tribe population As per Census
2011 the percentage of ST population to the total population is 6665 Similarly
the SC population to the total population is 619 Hence the peripheral CSR
activities doneproposed to be done are mainly focused on upliftment of SCST
population
Welfare activities done and proposed along with funds are enclosed The
company focused on the following activities for upliftment of SCST population
1) Education amp communication
2) Health care
3) Livelihood
4) Sports amp culture
5) Infrastructure amp development
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517 Public Consultation
The public hearing of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines of Ms Feegrade amp Co
(P) Ltd was held on 25th October 2018 at 1030 AM at the Play ground near
Nadidih Primary School of Village Nadikasira Sri Bhaskar Chandra Turuk OAS
(SAG) Additional District Magistrate Sundargarh supervised and presided over
the meeting along with Sri Hemendra Nath Nayak Regional Officer State
Pollution Control Board Rourkela Odisha As many as 500 participants had
attended the public hearing meeting
The details are discussed in Chapter 7
Main issues of the public are as follows
Peripheral development of the area
Pollution control especially dust control
Educationskill development
Employment generation
Drinking water
Medical Health
Promotion of Agriculture Plantation
Peripheral development of the area
Areas covered are Construction of a bridge Provision of transformer for Koira
stadium Provision of DG sets for Nadidih Nadikasira amp Rengalbeda villages
for uninterrupted power Street lighting in Rengalbeda village Construction of
club house at Kendudihi village Drainage facility at Nididih village
Appointment of Public Relation Officers so that they visit the villages for taking
necessary mitigative measures Financial assistance to the SHGrsquos Infrastructure
facility for the SHG for mushroom cultivation etc
From 2014-15 to 2017-18 following expenses have been made on Peripheral
development
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Health care amp Drinking water- 17078 lac
Education- 10282 lac
Alternative livelihood amp EVS- 2342 lac
Infrastructure- 59162 lac
Sports amp Culture- 51413 lac
Budget for 2018-19 is approx 7734lac
Pollution control especially dust control
This covers maintenance of the transportation road near Roladipa village water
sprinkling over transportation road Black-topconcreting of the approach road
from Rengalbeda NH to mines along with drainage facilities to control fugitive
dust emission during plying of transporting vehicles etc
The mine is operating with all environmental protection measures such as
a) Air pollution control measures
b) Water pollution control measures
c) Dump management
d) Plantation amp free distribution of fruit bearing saplings
Approx 761 crore has already been spent on this account amp a sum of 377 lacs
will be spent annually on this account
Educationskill development
The various activities covered under this head are to enhance the financial
assistance being provided to the private teachers construction of boundary wall
around Rengalbeda school premises supply of sporting materials amp school bus
facility etc
Approx 288 lac will be spent during 2018-19 on this account
Employment generation This covers maximum employment to local public Income generation and
development of the area Deployment of trucktippers of local villagers on
priority basis etc
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Mines Management have already provided employment to the local people in
the mine on priority basis The company will provide employment to the local
people on priority basis in future also
Drinking water
Areas covered are Drinking water facility having bore well with overhead Sintex
tank at Guali etc
The company has provided drinking water facilities through digging of deep
bore wells OHT pipeline in different villages and the facility will be maintained
properly for its optimum utilization
5166 lac approx will be spent in the financial year 2018-19 for health care amp
drinking water facility
Medical Health
This includes free health check up of all people ambulance service and free
distribution of medicines etc
5166 lac will be spent in the financial year 2018-19 for health care amp drinking
water
Promotion of Agriculture Plantation
This includes Promotion of Agriculturescientific farming in Nadidih village
development of 15 nos of successful farmers Plantation of fruit bearing trees in
the degraded Govt land etc
Approx 45 lac will be spent annually on account of plantation
The public has positive opinion about the project District Administration to
utilize DMF fund for all developmental project as koira area is contributing
huge amount of revenue to it
Hence the proposed expansion will further have a positive impact in improving
socioeconomic condition of the
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Expenses on CSR Activities from 2014-15 to 2017-18 ( in Rs)
CSR Activities Proposed (in Rs)
SL NO
Sector 2014-15 (in Rs)
2015-16 (in Rs)
2016-17 (in Rs)
2017-18 (in Rs)
Proposed expenditure (in Rs) per year basis
1 Health care amp drinking water
5430105 1832433 4443343 5372002 5166000
2 Education amp communication
2216351 4787593 2988000 290217 288000
3 Alternative livelihood amp environmental protection
478129 704670 202339 956461 1102000
4 Infrastructure development
4374184 16782486 23521728 14484341 1128750
5 Sports amp culture 18536 115242 538355 50741109 50000
Total 12517305 24222424 31693765 71844130 7734750
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B Environmental Management Plan
51 General Views
The environmental management programme can be successfully
implemented only with an efficient organizational set up Further regular
monitoring of the various environmental parameters is required to check the
pollution status and effect of control measures amp there by guide the management
to undertake midterm corrective steps as needed The organization amp post
monitoring suggestions follow
52 Organisation amp Manpower
Environmental Management aspects of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mine of
Feegrade Co are being looked after by a dedicated Environment Management
Cell This cell comprises professionals drawn from different disciplines which
include environmental engineering environmental chemistry and horticulture
The Organization Chart of Environment Department is as given below
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Environmental Management Cell
The Environmental Management of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mine is guided by
the environmental policy of the Company Any environment matter as per
environment policy any deviation or violation of environmental or forest
normsconditions are reported by Sr Manager (Mines) who in turn reports next
competent authority who takes the required action The environmental
performance of Nadidih Iron amp Manganese mine is periodically reviewed by the
Sr Vice President (Geology amp Environment) and Director The potential non-
compliances if any are reported to the Director who then discusses the same in
the subsequent meetings of the Board of Directors
Director
Sr Vice-President (GampE)
Chief General Manager (Mines) AVP (Geology)
Dy General Manager (Mines)
Mines Foreman
Mech Eng
DGMAGMSr Manager (Env)
Surveyor Env Workers
Civil Engg
Sr Manager (Mines)
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53 Monitoring of existing systems
Different environmental monitoring activities carried out by the
Environmental team at Nadidih Iron amp Mn Ore Mine of Feegrade amp Co are given
below
Examination of retaining wall and repairs as necessary repairs of
Garland drain water channels check dams amp settling ponds before and
after rains Construction of water drains and other rain run off
protective measures at mine workings and surface of the mine area are
undertaken before the onset of monsoon
Checking water contamination by drawing regular samples of water
including run off water from the mine and getting them analyzed
Collection and analysis of water samples coming out of the settling
tanks (silt) to check the efficiency of the arrangement
Checking the quality of air by drawing regular air samples and getting
them analyzed near HEM machineries haul road at working faces
(where maximum persons are employed) residential area and
surrounding habitation etc in the wind ward (down wind) direction
and to take appropriate measures to reduce resultant impact in core
zone amp buffer zone
Maintenance of the record of afforestation to monitor afforestation
scheme the area of plantation observance of growth rate and survival
of plants
Sampling for noise pollution at the cabin of machineries to identify
machines requiring maintenance (which produce excess noise) and to
study likely impact on workers
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CHAPTER - 6
POST OPERATIONAL MONITORING ORGANIZATION amp COST
60 Monitoring Organization amp Cost
61 General views
The environmental management programme can be successfully
implemented only with an efficient organizational set up Further regular
monitoring of the various environmental parameters is required to check
the pollution status and effect of control measures
62 Monitoring schedule amp parameters 621 Monitoring Schedule of Environmental Parameters
To evaluate the effectiveness of environmental management
programme regular monitoring of the significant environmental
parameters will be taken up The schedule duration and parameters to be
monitored are shown as under
Sl Description of parameters Schedule amp duration of monitoring
1 Air Quality
Five ambient air quality-monitoring stations will be established in the core amp buffer zone for PM10 PM25 SO2 NO2 and CO Locations of the ambient air quality stations will be decided based on the meteorological data topographical features and environmentally and ecologically sensitive targets
One sample (24 hourly) per day 2 days week and 12 weeks twice a year
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2 Water Quality
Water quality of Karo river amp ground water will be monitored
Physico-chemical and biological parameters in each season
3 Water Flow Karo river in each season
4
Vehicular Emissions Regular Monitoring
5
Noise Level Regular Monitoring
6 Soil Quality
Every year in dry season on all plantation areas
7
Flora amp Fauna Once in 2 years
8 Socio-Economic Once in 4 years
622 Health amp Environmental monitoring schedule 623 Occupational Health
Occupational safety and health is very closely related to
productivity and good employer-employee relationship The factors of
occupational health in Nadidih mining project are mainly due to dust and
land degradation Safety of employees during operation and maintenance
etc are being implemented as per the provisions of the Metalliferrous
Mines Regulations 1961 and the Mines Rules 1955 To avoid any adverse
effects on the health of workers due to various pollutants sufficient
measures in practice are given below
Provision of rest shelters for mine workers with amenities like
drinking water etc
All safety measures like use of safety appliances safety signboards
posters slogans related to safety etc are ensured
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Training of employees on use of safety appliances and first aid
Regular maintenance and testing of all equipments as per
manufacturersrsquo guidelines
Periodic Medical Examination (PME) of all workers by a medical
specialist is being conducted regularly to assess the health status of
the employees and then suitable corrective actions taken The
frequency of PME is once in three years for the employees above 45
years and once in every five years for the employees below 45 years
However no notified disease has been reported so far since
operation of the mine
The summary of the medical checkup held during June to July 2018
is given below
June to July 2018
Total no of employees undergone medical examination 52
Total no of employees undergone IME 10
Total no of employees undergone PME 42
Total no of employees declared FIT 52
Special eye refraction test for drivers amp operators 58
The summary of the medical checkup held during June to July 2017
amp Septrsquo 2017 is given below
June to July 2017
Total no of employees undergone medical examination 34
Total no of employees undergone IME 03
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Total no of employees undergone PME 31
Total no of employees declared FIT 34
Total no of employees for further investigation 01
Total no of employees declared unfit Nil
Special eye refraction test for drivers amp operators 43
Special test for employees engaged in food handling 01
September 2017
Total no of employees undergone medical examination 84
Total no of employees undergone IME 73
Total no of employees undergone PME 11
Total no of employees declared FIT 80
Total no of employees referred to higher medical
centremedical college for further investigation amp
treatment and review after 3 months
04
First Aid in mines includes training and re-training of the staff of
First Aid activity group along with necessary facilities
Close surveillance of work environment and practices which may
affect environment and workerrsquos health and safety
Regular audit of OHS practices under OHSAS 18001 and taking
corrective and preventive measures for non-compliances found if
any
Working of mine as per approved Mining Plan and Environmental
Management Plans
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Nadidih Iron Mine has arrangement with hospital and specialist
doctors and Operation Theater to meet the need demand of urgency of
both its employees and community around For community medical
check-up the Company iswill organize camps at different locations
throughout the year in nearby areas besides medical treatment facilities at
the door step of the villagers through mobile vans and doctors
63 Capital Cost Total cost of proposed project is Rs 200 cores
631 Capital cost already made (Environment)
Sl Head Cost (Rs lac) as on 3132018
1 Preparation cost EIAEMP 200
2 Water tanker 655
3 Construction of RWH structure 7650
4 Plantation 8437
5 Preparation of Site Specific Conservation Plan
15
6
Implementation cost of Site Specific Conservation Plan deposited in CAF account at Divisional Forest Officer Bonai (Sundargarh)
1080
7 Cost incurred in implementation of Site Specific Conservation Plan by project proponent
590
8 Installation cost of Static water Sprinkling System
1288
9 Geo hydrological study 15
10 Leveling amp dump stabilization 1960
11 Construction of retaining wall and garland drain
200
Total 76117
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632 Capital cost to be made (Environment)
SlNo Head Cost (Rs lac) Timeline for implementati
on
1 Garland drains and retaining walls
50 3132020
2 Plantation of dump 120 3132020
3 Pollution control measures 200 3132020
Total 37
633 Recurring cost (Rs lacs)
Sl No
Head Made
As on 31032018
Proposed to be made per
year (For 2018-19 amp 2019-20 )
1 Pollution monitoring and control (including laying charges of coir mats)
5541 55
2 Water sprinkling 12838 150
3 Plantation 5601 45
4 Occupational health 1058 060
5 Environmental Awareness 645 10
6 Dry Fog system at Crushing amp Screening units
6024 34
7 Housekeeping 881 10
8 Static Water Sprinkling System
11126 61
9 Dump terracing 904 060
Total 44618 377
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634 Peripheral Development WorkESR
Peripheral works carried out by Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine of
Ms by Feegrade amp Co Pvt Ltd are follows
64 Corporate Environmental Responsibility
The activities include measures for pollution control environmental
protection and conservation wildlife and forest conservationprotection
measures etc Tentative budget Rs150 Crores per year
SL No
Sector 2014-15 (in Rs)
2015-16 (in Rs)
2016-17 (in Rs)
2017-18 (in Rs)
Proposed expenditure
per year basis
(in Rs)
1 Health care amp drinking water 5430105 1832433 4443343 5372002 5166000
2 Education amp communication 2216351 4787593 2988000 290217 288000
3 Alternative livelihood amp environmental protection
478129 704670 202339 956461 1102000
4 Infrastructure development 4374184 16782486 23521728 14484341 1128750
5 Sports amp culture 18536 115242 538355 50741109 50000
Total 12517305 24222424 31693765 71844130 7734750
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CHAPTER -7
ADDITIONAL STUDIES
71 Public Hearing
The public hearing of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines of Ms Feegrade amp Co (P)
Ltd for enhancement of production capacity of ROM iron ore from 288 MTPA
to 60 MTPA and reduction in dry Processing (crushing screening) of low grade
iron ore from old stacksdumps from 4571 MTPA to 1451 MTPA (total
handling 7451 MTPA) over an area of 121405 hectares at villages Nadikasira
and Rengalbeda Tehsil Koira in Sundargarh District was held on 25th October
2018 at 1030 AM at the Play ground near Nadidih Primary School of Village
Nadikasira
Sri Bhaskar Chandra Turuk OAS (SAG) Additional District Magistrate
Sundargarh supervised and presided over the meeting along with Sri Hemendra
Nath Nayak Regional Officer State Pollution Control Board Rourkela Odisha
At the outset Sri Hemendra Nath Nayak Regional Officer State Pollution
Control Board Rourkela welcomed the public present in the meeting He briefly
described the objective of the public hearing as per the EIA Notification S O
1533 (E) dated 14th September 2006 of the Ministry of Environment Forests amp
CC Govt of India He informed that the date time and venue for conducting
the public hearing of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines of Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd
was advertised in the Odia Daily ldquoDharitrirdquo on 22nd September 2018 and the
English Daily ldquoThe New Sunday Expressrdquo on 23rd September 2018
Additional District Magistrate Sundargarh welcomed the public who
were present at the venue for participating in the public hearing and informed
about the objective of the public hearing
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On behalf of the Project Proponent Sri Nihar Ranjan Satpathy Mines
Manager welcomed the dignitaries on the dais and the gathering He gave a brief
description about the proposed expansion for enhancement of production of the
mine He stated that the mine has already obtained necessary approval from
Indian Bureau of Mines for modification of mining plan for enhancement of
production The Environmental Impact Assessment and Environment
Management Plan was prepared as per Term of Reference issued by MoEFampCC
Govt of India Wet drilling controlled blasting water sprinkling on haul road
through fixed water sprinklers and mobile water tankers are being carried out to
control air pollution Coir matting along with grass seeding and plantation has
been undertaken by the mine over the dump slopes for proper dump
management The mine has also constructed retaining wall garland drain
settling tank along the toe of the dumps They have also installed sewage
treatment plant for treatment of domestic waste water generated from the mine
colony and treated water is re-used Plantation has been undertaken over dump
slopes safety zone and other vacant areas He assured that the company will
continue to undertake the above mentioned dump management practices air amp
water pollution control measures during enhancement of production for better
environmental compliance He further stated that company has provided direct
and indirect employment to the local people The company has also undertaken
various peripheral developmental works including free health care facility
drinking water facility educational facility road infrastructure socio-cultural
activities promotion of sports activity livelihood promotion and development
of livestockrsquos He assured that the company will also continue to undertake
these activities during enhancement of production
The Additional District Magistrate Sundargarh invited the public to offer
their views related to the expansion of production of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines
of Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd Most of the public have supported the proposed
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expansion project for employment generation and overall peripheral
development
The issues were raised by the participants in the public hearing
After completion of the deliberation process the Additional District
Magistrate Sundargarh invited the representative of Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mines
of Ms Feegrade amp Co (P) Ltd to present a brief note on the issues related to
the demand and grievances of the local people raised during the public hearing
Accordingly he expressed his views
After deliberation of the above and concluding statement by the
Additional District Magistrate Sundargarh Er Deepak Kumar Sahoo Asst Env
Engineer State Pollution Control Board Rourkela gave vote of thanks at the end
of public hearing
As many as 500 participants had attended the public hearing meeting and
about 172 persons have put their signature in the attendance sheet 38 persons
took part in the deliberation The video recording of the entire proceedings of
the public hearing is there 8 written statements have been received from various
stake holders on the day of public hearing
Time bound action plan of public hearing with financial allocations
Sl No (A)
Issue Raised (B)
Action Taken to be taken
(C)
Amount spendpropos
ed (Rs) Approx (D)
RemarksDate of
completion (E)
1 Construction of a bridge over Karo River for easy movement of villagers
We will apply for necessary approval Work will be started after obtaining necessary permission from State Forest Department competent authority
Rs 6000 Lakh On getting of approval from competent authority The work will be completed within 18 months after approval
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2 Provision of transformer for Koira stadium
Company will take action after consultation of concern authority amp local committee
Rs 500 Lakh May 2019
3 Provision of DG sets for Nadidih Nadikasira amp Rengalbeda villages for uninterrupted power supply during power cut
We will provide DG Supplyconnection during village festivalmarriage ceremony etc
Rs 1500 Lakh Tentative starting date- January 2019 Tentative completion date is March 2020
4 Street lighting in Rengalbeda village
Company will provide street lighting wherever necessary in Rengalbeda village
Rs 10 Lakh December 2019
5 Construction of club house at Kendudihi village
Club house will be constructed by the company
Rs60 Lakhs March 2020
6 Drainage facility at Nididih village
Construction work is under progress
Rs 85 Lakhs February 2019
7 Drinking water facility having bore well with overhead Sintex tank at Guali
We will provide drinking water facility
having bore well with overhead Sintex tank at Guali
Rs 70 Lakhs June 2019
8 Health care facility Free health check ndashup facility extended to all people of the locality are being done by doctor of the company in our dispensary Ambulance service and free medicine are also provided
Rs 80 Lakhs Being done on regular basis
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9 Educational facility to enhance the financial assistance being provided to the private teachers construction of boundary wall around Rengalbeda school premises supply of sporting materials amp school bus facility
The company has undertaken various activities for educational facilities such as construction of class rooms distribution of study materials financial assistance to teachers organizing various competitions The company will continue to undertake further educational facilities
Rs246000- (Financial Assurance to 3 (three) teachers supply of study materials amp arrangement of Quiz competitions)
Being done on regular basis
10 Employment Generation-engagement of local workers
Mines Management have already provided employment to the local people in the mine on priority basis The company will provide employment to the local people on priority basis in future also
11 Income generation and development of the area
The Company has undertaken various developmental works like community infrastructure development village electrification improvement of education facilities development of roads promotion of local sports and culture improvement of local sports amp culture improvement of health care and sanitation For income generation we will provide seeds fertilizers and fruit
Rs20 Lakhs June 2019
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bearing plants to the farmers of Nadikasira amp Rengalbeda villages
12 Deployment of trucktippers of local villagers on priority basis
Already engaged through local truck association which will continue in future also
13 Environment amp Pollution Control- maintenance of the transportation road near Roladipa village water sprinkling over transportation road
It is being done however more thrust will be given by adding one more tanker for water sprinkling on roads
Rs1000 Lakhs December 2018
14 Black-topconcreting of the approach road from Rengalbeda NH to mines along with drainage facilities to control fugitive dust emission during plying of transporting vehicles
The approach road from NH to mine entry gate passes through other mining lease which is maintained by the company from time to time
Rs30 Lakhs Being done on regular basis
15 Implementation of the suggestions as per EMP report for protection of the environment and to control pollution as per guidelines of State Pollution Control Board
It is being done Rs150 Lakhs Being done on regular basis
16 Appointment of Public Relation Officers so that they visit the affected villages for taking necessary mitigative measures
We have already appointed PROCSR personnel to discuss interact with villagers for their suggestion in the matter
Already appointed
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17 Promotion of Agriculturescientific farming in Nadidih village development of 15 nos of successful farmers Plantation of fruit bearing trees in the degraded Govt land
The company is extending full support to local villagers by providing seed fertilizers and other facilities as well creating awareness for scientific cultivation The company will identify and promote successful farmers to represent at the State level Fruit bearing trees are being provided to the villagers every year
Rs100000- for supply of seeds fertilizer training etc
July 2019
18 Financial assistance to the SHGrsquos Infrastructure facility for the SHG for mushroom cultivation
We have provided sewing machines financial assistance is also being given to village SHG towards empowering women and it will be continued in future with additional skill development training
Rs 100000- Being done on regular basis
72 Risk Assessment
Hazard analysis involves identification and quantification of the various
hazards (unsafe conditions) that exist in the mine and plant On the other hand
risk analysis deals with the identification and quantification of risks the
equipment and personnel are exposed to due to accidents expected to arise from
the hazards present in the mine and plant
Risk analysis follows an extensive hazard analysis It involves the
identification and assessment of risks the working group amp neighboring
population are exposed to as a result of hazards present This requires a
thorough knowledge of failure probability credible accident scenario
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vulnerability of populations etc Much of this information is difficult to get or
generate Consequently the risk analysis is often confined to maximum credible
accident studies
ldquoRiskrdquo is defined as a likelihood of Occurrence of an undesired event
(accident injury or death) within a specified period or under specified
circumstances This may be either a frequency or a probability depending on the
circumstances
The term ldquoHazardrdquo is defined as a physical source or situation which may
cause human injury damage to property or the environment or some
combination of these criteria
ldquoDisasterrdquo is defined as a catastrophic situation that causes damage
economic disruptions loss of human life and deterioration of health and health
services on a scale sufficient to warrant an extraordinary response from outside
the affected area or community Disasters occasioned by man are factory fire
explosions and release of toxic gases or chemical substances etc
ldquoAccidentrdquo is an unplanned event which has a probability of causing
personal injury or property damage or both
ldquoEmergencyrdquo is defined as a situation where the resources out pass the
demand This highlights the typical nature of emergency ldquoit will be after
experience that enough is not enoughrdquo in emergency situations Situations of
this kind are avoidable but it is not possible to always avoid them
ldquoEmergency preparednessrdquo is one of the key activities in the overall
management Preparedness though largely dependent upon the response
capability of the persons engaged in direct action will require support from
others in the organization before during and after an emergency
In the sections below the identification of various hazards probable risks
in the mine and plant maximum credible accident analysis consequence
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analysis are addressed which gives a broad identification of risks involved in the
project
73 Scope of Study
Identification of various scenarios
Advance planning to overcome the problem
Actions in case of disaster phase which includes warning evacuation of
personnel rescue relief operations to people affected in mishappening amp
containment of disaster
Nadidihi Iron Mine observes all the rules as described by Director
General Mine amp Safety amp addresses all the associated risks and emergency
situations (both off site amp on site) The mine is certified by ISO 90012015 ISO
14001 2015 OHSAS 18001 2007 amp SA 80002014
731 Risk Assessment
(i) Surface fire
(ii) Failure of waste dump
(iii) Failure of pit slope
(iv) Lubricant amp HSD storage chambers tankers
(v) Storage of explosive in the magazine
732 Disaster due to surface fire
Sufficient fire extinguishers have been installed at selected locations on
surface like Workshop Garage Diesel depot Stores etc Besides sufficient
water hydrants with sufficient hose pipes will be made available at designated
locations for fire protection Action will be taken as per on site and off site
emergency planning
However following steps are taken to deal with the disaster due to surface
fire
Cordoning of the area
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Shifting injured personnel if any to hospital
Arranging water tanker fire brigade to deal with the fire
Roll call to search for missing person
Assessing the impact and restore the normal situation
Investigating reasons for failure and taking necessary corrective action to
prevent reoccurrence
733 Disaster due to failure of waste dump Sliding of waste dump causes more hazards as compared with quarry
slope failure Hence it is imperative that the degree of hazard against potential
failure of waste dump slope should be identified and precautionary measures
adopted However during the operation of last decade no waste dump failure
has been reported
All measures for scientific mining are being taken for stabilization of
dumps Use of geo-textiles tree plantations and grass patching on the dump are
being implemented to stabilize the waste dump The details are given below
1 Gullies are provided for flow of water from the waste dump to prevent
erosion of waste dump here and there due to erratic flow of rainwater
2 On the slope of the terrace small pits of 05 x 05 x 05 M are made and
seedlings planted and also over the 15 M width of terrace from edge of the
bench similar plantation are done so that the bench slope and consequently
the waste dump slope gets stabilized
3 A stone barriertoe wall is constructed all around the waste dumps on
down side to prevent waste dump wash-off material being carried out of
the dump area and mixing with the general drainage system The toe wall
acts as wedge and prevent its slippingfailure
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4 A garland drain along with settling tank is constructed all around the
waste dump area for smooth flow and settling of suspended solids water
and safety of the dump
734 Disaster due to failure of PIT slope The benches are kept up to 9m height As the depth planned is shallow
and the iron ore in which benches are to be made is very strong in nature no
failure of pit slope is anticipated More so there are no weak strata at top or in
subsequent layers The ultimate quarry slope is designed at 450 angles Hence
no pit slope failure is envisaged
735 Damage due to lubricant and HSD storage chamberstankers
The following are required to deal with the emergency
(a) Shifting of injured personnel if any to the hospital
(b) Cordoning of the area
(c) Plugging the leakages as far as possible
(d) Preventing spillages to spread to larger areas
(e) To collect the spilled material as far as possible
(f) Scrapping the contaminated ground if possible and dispose of the
same as oily waste
(g) Assessing the impact and cause of the incident
(h) Taking necessary corrective action to prevent such type of incidents
in future
736 Possible dangers due to storage of explosives in the magazine
There is no explosive magazine in the mine Blasting will be carried out by
the vendors approved by PESO whenever required So there is no possibility for
hazard occurrence by Explosive Magazine
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737 Appointment of personnel and definition of duties
In order to prevent emergency situations the roles and responsibilities have
been established Similarly documented procedure is in place with the roles and
responsibilities defined and the actions to be taken in case of emergency The
inspection team dealing with emergency situations are trained and re-trained
from time to time and the effectiveness of the procedures reviewed
738 Emergency Control Centers The emergency control center is the place from where the operations to
handle the emergency is directed and coordinated It is attended by the site main
controller key personnel and the senior officers of the fire and police services
The center is equipped to receive and transmit information and directions
from and to the incident controller and other areas of the works as well as from
outside
Emergency control centers contain the following
a) An adequate number of external telephones
b) An adequate number of internal telephones
c) A work plan to show
i) Areas where there are inventories of LPG HSD etc
ii) Sources of safety equipment
iii) The fire-fighting system and additional sources of water
iv) Site entrances and roadways including up-to-date information on
road networkrsquos
v) Assembly points
vi) The work location in relation to the surrounding community
vii) Lorry park
d) A nominal roll of employee
e) A list of key personnel with addresses telephone number etc
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The emergency control center should be located at Central place if
possible
739 Action on site The primary purpose of the on-site emergency plan is to control and
contain the incident and so as to prevent it from spreading to nearby areas It is
not possible to cover every eventuality in the plan and the successful handling of
the emergency will depend on appropriate action and decisions being taken on
the spot Other important aspects to be considered include the following
a) Evacuation of non essential personnel
b) Accounting for personnel affected
c) Access to record and communicate the information to the friends
and relatives of the affected personnel
d) Public relation
e) Rehabilitation of the affected persons
7310 Post disaster analysis and evaluation When the emergency is over the team will carry out a detailed analysis of
the causes of the accident evaluate the influence of various factors and take
necessary measures for future At the same time the adequacy of the Disaster
Preparedness Plan will be evaluated and shortcoming if any will be rectified for
subsequent improvement of the plan
7311 Emergency services The provision of following emergency services has been made available in
the existing plant
a) Fire protection system
b) Medical facilities
c) Rescue facilities
d) Mine safety arrangements
e) Emergency action within 15 minutes of occurrence
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7312 Off-site emergency plan Introduction
The off-site emergency plan is an integral part of any major hazard control
system They are the accidents identified by the management which could affect
people and the environment outside the works Thus the off-site plan follows
logically from the analysis 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 is likely to rest either with the
works management or with the local authority
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
Organization Details of command structure warning systems implementation procedures
emergency control centers Names and appointments of incident controller site
main controller their deputies and other key personnel
Communication
Identification of personnel involved communication center call signs network
list of telephone numbers
Special emergency equipment
Details of availability and location of heavy lifting gear bulldozers specified
fire-fighting equipment fireboats
Voluntary Organizations
Details of organisers telephone numbers resources etc
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Meteorological information
Arrangements for obtaining details of weather conditions prevailing at the time
and weather forecasts
Humanitarian arrangements
Transport evacuation centers emergency feeding treatment of injured first aid
ambulances temporary mortuaries
Public information
Arrangements for (a) dealing with the media-press office (b) informing relatives
etc
Assessment
Arrangements for (a) collecting information on the causes of the emergency (b)
reviewing the efficiency and effectiveness of all aspects of the emergency plan
Role of the emergency co-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 on to a senior authority
administrator
Role of major hazard works management The role of works management in off-site emergency planning will be to
establish liaison with those preparing the plans and to provide information
appropriate to such plans
Advice shall be provided by works management to all the outside organizations
which may involve in handling the emergency off-site and which may need to
familiarize themselves with some of the technical aspects of the works activities
eg emergency services medical departments etc
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Role of the Fire authorities The control of fire normally is the responsibility of the senior fire brigade officer
on arrival at the site The senior fire brigade officer may also have a similar
responsibility for other events such as explosions and toxic releases Fire
authorities having major works in their area will have familiarized themselves
with the location on site of all stores of flammable materials water and foam
supply point and fire-fighting equipments
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 will 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
74 Disaster Management and Risk Assessment in the Nadidih Iron amp
Manganese Mine
As it is an opencast mine there is no chance of any landslides subsidence
flood fire failure etc Inspite of this there may be some disaster causing hazards
in the mine which are follows
i) Vehicle movement related hazards and accidents
ii) Fire related hazards of HEMM amp Dumpers
iii) Operating of HEMM below HTLT line or over live cable
iv) Hazards associated with blasting
v) Hazards of noise dust during drilling drilling of misfire hole etc
vi) Hazards like dump failure
vii) Hazards during ore processing and related accidents
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Considering all the disaster causing hazards as above the lessee is already
arranged for well trained officers and staffs in the mines to manage the
problems Nearby hospitals are in Joda (25 km) amp Koira (7km) The lessee has
also dispensary at mines site which is equipped with Doctors medicines etc
75 Social Impact Assessment
Study will be done after Public hearing The action plan will be based on
Public Consultation meeting reflecting sentiments of society around Common
concerns will be taken care of as per the Action Plan It will also conform to the
Social activities concern in Chapter-3
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Organisation Chart to Handle Accidents Other Than Fire
Foremanshift in-charge
Actions by persons amp security personnel
Siren
Mines Manager HoD (Plant) Medical Officer Safety Officer Security Officer
Ambulance amp First Aid Team
Workmenrsquo Inspector Rescue Team
Start operation For rescue amp firest
aid
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CHAPTER -8
PROJECT BENEFITS
81 Employment Potential
The present mine operations have given opportunity to 346 people of
direct employment and equal no of people are benefitted indirectly During
expansion activities as proposed under this project there may by opportunity
for direct employment of about 80 more people and indirect employment of 120
people So there will be total new engagement of 200 manpower due to
enhancement of the project
Indirect employment will be generated through handling of material
transport etc which will improve social amp economic standing of the people in
the locality
811 Welfare facilities to workers Canteen amp Rest room
Company is providing a Canteen to cater to the needs of the workers The
canteen supplies subsidized food items during breakfast amp Lunch and
supplies tea and snacks during the three shifts
Company is also providing rest room for the workmen to take rest during
their TiffinLunch time
Uniforms
Company has been providing uniforms safety shoes helmet and other
personal protective equipments to all its workers Company also provides
Rain coats and Gumboots as and when required
Occupational Health
1 For providing medical facilities to its workers company is providing well
equipped Occupational Health Center One doctor having MBBS
qualification along with paramedical staff is available to meet the
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requirements of the workers Medicines are supplied to the workers as per
the prescription of the attending doctor In case of any emergency
company provides ambulance to shift the patient to an ESImajor
hospital
2 First-Aid training has been provided to employees to handle emergency
situation
3 Yoga training is being carried out at regular intervals and this will be
carried out in future too
4 IME and PME are being carried out at regular intervals
5 Ear plugmuff has been provided to the workers engaged in noise prone
zone
6 High quality nose masks are provided to the workers engaged in dusty
areas
7 Mobile safety van is being utilized to create awareness about latest safety
measures
8 An ambulance is available to the workers for carrying the patients to
nearby health centre or hospitals
Sports club amp Library
The company is providing every year funds to the sports committee which
conducts games and sports among the workers and their children The
company provides sports material in the club and reading material in the
library
82 Rural Employment
The workers who will be employed in the mine during expansion will
result in additional local direct employment It will also generate indirect
employment to local people
Further local people of surrounding area will be encouraged to give their
services through contractors engaged for various activities amp development work
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821 Roads
The company has contributed generously for development of adjacent
road side greenery
822 Literacy campaign
The Company is regularly organizing Total Literacy Campaign in the area
The company is also utilizing its officers for spreading literacy in the area
Company is providing special thrust on uplifting the education in the area
Company is also providing financial assistance to the teachers of schools located
nearby mine areas Uniforms and other study material are regularly given to the
students of the schools Benches and school material are also provided to the
schools
823 Medical assistance
a) Eye Camp
Eye camp(s) are arranged regularly for the local people
b) Blood Donation Camp
The Company participates generously for organizing blood donation
camp(s) at the locality
c) Health camps
The company is organising free health camp(s) in nearby localities and
distributes medicines amongst them
The Company is contributing generously for the health camps
conducted by other voluntary organization(s)
824 Eradication of child labour
The company is conducting awareness programmes for elimination of
child labour Peoplersquos representatives and local body representatives are
involved in the programmes
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825 Library sports and cultural facilities
The Company is encouraging Art and Cultural talent in the nearby
villages of the mine
Company is regularly organizing tournaments and also sponsoring the
players for promotion of sports in the area
83 Peripheral Development
CSR activities under taken by Nadidih Iron amp Mn Mine of Ms Feegrade amp
Co Pvt Ltd are given below
1 Health care
2 Education amp communication
3 Sustainable livelihood
4 Infrastructure development
5 Culture and sports
This includes following
1 Plantation amp distribution of fruit bearing species in surrounding
villages
2 Water sprinkling on village roads
3 Provision of drinking water in surrounding villages (hand pumps tube
wells with overhead tanks at common public places in surrounding
villages)
4 Medical facility to villagers which includes regular health check-up by
doctor regular health camps distribution of mosquito nets among
surrounding villagers spraying for eradication of malaria and other
allied activities
5 Repair of village and transport roads
6 Promotion of educational facilities (construction of school buildings
financial assistance to school teachers distribution of school uniform
and study material provision of essential items for night schools)
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7 Promotion of sports activities (organizing tournaments for various
sports activities and distribution of sports material jersey etc among
local youth)
8 Distribution of traditional instruments for promoting the cultural
heritage of the area
9 Vocational training to youths for self employment
10 Creation of woman employment through Self Help Groups (SHG)
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CHAPTER-9
SUMMARY AND CONCLUSTION
91 Project Description
911 Background
The Nadidih Iron amp Manganese Mine covering an area of 121405 ha of
Ms Feegrade and Company (P) Ltd is one of the oldest mine in the
Koira mining sector has been in operation since January 1961 The
company has its registered office at Barbil District Sundargarh Odisha
The sized iron ore from this mine caters to the market demand of sponge
pig ironsteel plants of India Iron ore fine (crushed as well as natural
fines) from mine is supplied for domestic consumption to various pellet
plants as well as exported to China amp other countries
In pursuance to section 8-A (6) of MMDR Amendment Act 2015 the
mining lease period has been extended up to 31032020 by execution of
a Supplementary Lease Deed on 02052015 over an area of 121405
hectares
The Total lease area of the mine is 121405 ha consisting of 8987 ha forest
land and 31535 ha non-forest land Stage-II Clearance was received vide
letter no 8 (21)262003-FCE dated 16032006 for an area of 39309 ha
Stage-II Forest clearance for 45118 ha of additional forest amp deemed DLC
forest land for mining and allied activities (including 8036 ha of forest
land for safety zone) has also been accorded vide F No 8-682011-FC dt
30102013 by MoEFampCC The lessee has applied for surrender of 5443
ha forest land which is under process
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At present due to increase in market demand the management wishes to
enhance Iron Ore Production Capacity of the mine from 288 million TPA
to 60 million TPA and reduction in dry processing (crushingscreening)
from 4571 million TPA to 1451 million TPA of low grade ore from old
dumpsstacks (keeping total handling unchanged from the last EC ie
7451 million TPA)
The mine was accorded Environmental Clearance vide Ministryrsquos letter
no J-110151362012-IAII (M) dated 10042015 for 288 million TPA
ROM and dry processing of 4571 million TPA of low grade iron ore by
reworking of old dumps thus total handling of 7451 million TPA and
installation of wet beneficiation plant of 1142 million TPA capacity and
production of 00036 million TPA of Manganese ore Further the
Installation of wet beneficiation plant of 1142 million TPA capacity has
been amended by deleting by Ministry of Environment Forests and
Climate Change on request of Project Proponent vide letter no J-
110151362012-IAII (M) dated 09112015Total handling of iron ore was
7451 million TPA to get 590 million TPA of processed iron ore of grade
+55 and balance of grade ndash 55
The statutory requirements under the provisions of Mineral Conservation
and Development Rules (MCDR) 1988 have been fulfilled by getting the
Mine Plan approved from time to time It is a working mine Latest
approval of modification of Mining plan by Indian Bureau of Mines vide
letter No MPMPM24-ORIBHU2016-177405 dated 30122016 is
valid up to 3132020 for the target production is 60 million TPA of iron
ore
In accordance with Environment Impact Assessment Notification of 2006
Ministry of Environment and Forests it is mandatory to obtain
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environment clearance by submitting Form-I and prefeasibility report to
carry out the mining activities for proposed expansion However the E C
proposal is subject to all other statutory clearance
The presentation for Terms of Reference (TOR) was made on 21062018
before EAC and prescribed TOR was received vide letter No J-
110152492016-IAII (M) dated 3172018
912 Project Description
The mine is located in Sundargarh district of Odisha on the Barbil
Rourkela state highway No 10 at a distance of 24 km from Barbil the
nearest rail-head
Road distances to other important towns are Barajamda 31km Keonjhar
82 km Rourkela 131 km and Jamshedpur 172 km (nearest Air Port)
The highest and lowest contours within lease are 615 m and 534 m
respectively
The iron and manganese ore bodies and associated rocks of Banded
Hematite quartzites shales phyllites and tuffs are rock units of pre
Cambrian Iron ore Series of Singhbhum-Keonjhar-Bonai range The
formations are highly folded The Nadidih and other deposit of iron ore
and manganese are developed over the eastern part of overturned
western limb of the major syncline The younger rocks of Kolhan series
consisting of sandstones limestones and shales While iron ore is formed
as a result of enrichment of banded hematite quartzite manganese occurs
sporadically within the lower shales or phyllites and as concentrations
within the laterite capping formed over manganiferous rocks
Total reserve of ROM ore (proved amp probable) for both high grade amp low
grade ore will be 2802 million tonnes As per the target production 6
million tonne per annum from mine excavation the total life of mine will
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be 5 years Total reserve of ROM ore of Mn ore will be 115615 MT As per
the target production 3600 tonne per annum from mine excavation the
total life of mine will be 321 years say 3 years
The life of mine will be increased
i) If the reserve will increase due to ongoing exploration
ii) If the maximum target production will not be achieved due to
statutory problems
iii) If the threshold value will decrease from 45 Fe in that case total
reserve amp resources will increase
In this mine another 19384 million tonnes of low grade iron ore is present in
form of old dumpsstacks
92 Description of the Environment
921 Meteorological study
The maximum amp minimum temperature relative humidity () amp Rainfall
(mm) recorded during the season are given below
922 Ambient Air Quality
Ambient air quality was monitored at 8 locations within 10 km radius of the
project site The overall Maximum and Minimum values are discussed below
Sr No Month
Parameter
Temperature (0C) Humidity () Rain fall
Max Min Max Min mm
1 March18 4037 1805 9999 711 220
2 April18 4257 1938 9999 987 138
3 May18 4317 2187 9598 1688 380
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Out of 8 locations the maximum Respirable Particulate Matter (PM10) was
found within lease (8550 microgm3) amp minimum value (5048 microgm3) was found in
Kashira village
Out of 8 locations the maximum Fine Particulate Matter (PM25) was found
within lease (5653 microgm3) amp minimum value (2681 microgm3) was found in Kashira
village
Highest SO2 (1676 microgm3) value was within lease and lowest SO2 value (654
microgm3) in Jhirapani village
Similarly highest NO2 (2717 microgcum) value was found within in lease and
lowest NO2 value (1041 microgcum) was recorded at Shankhaparha village
923 Water Quality
The water quality monitoring was done at 7 locations within 10 km radius
area of lease Out of 7 samples collected from different locations 3 are from surface
water and 4 samples are from ground water drinking water
SNo Parameter PM10(microgm3) PM25(microgm3) SO2(microgm3) NO2(microgm3)
Locations Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min
1 Guest house 8125 6274 5067 3310 1432 950 2096 1340
2 Within lease area
8550 6571 5653 3668 1676 954 2717 1490
3 Rengalbeda
7831 5952 5158 3942 1133 751 1701 1069
4 Parulipada 8067 6134 5092 3428 1385 871 2138 1322
5 Kalta 7338 5948 4748 3298 1134 870 2145 1149
6 Kashira 6809 5048 4548 2681 1256 760 2146 1221
7 Jhirapani 6831 5130 4695 3499 1229 654 2315 1141
8 Shankhaparha 7090 5648 5039 3598 1268 656 2172 1041
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9231 Surface water
The water samples are from Karo Nadi (upstream SW-1) Karo Nadi
(downstream SW-2) and Topadih Nala (SW-3) Result of relevant parameters are
given below
Code No pH TDS
(mgl)
Chloride
(mgl)
Fluoride
(mgl)
Nitrate
(mgl)
Iron
(mgl)
Total Coliform
(MPN100ml)
SW-1 71 12300 180 026 852 0140 210
SW-2 73 14500 2020 030 1102 0120 300
SW-3 70 12100 2400 042 1360 0320 260
Desirable Limits
IS 2296 (Class C)
65-85 1500 600 150 5000 5000 5000
The result shows that the contribution due to the mining is negligible All the
parameters are well within the prescribed limit of IS 2296 (Class C)
9232 Ground Water
The water samples are from Borewell (Guest House GW-1) GW-2
Regelbeda Village (Hand Pump) GW-3 Kendudih Village (Hand Pump) and GW-4
Kalata Result of relevant parameters are given below
Code No
pH
Chloride
(mgl)
Fluoride
(mgl)
Nitrate
(mgl)
Iron
(mgl)
Hardness
(mgl)
Total Coliform
(MPN100ml)
GW-1 71 2200 052 532 0098 17200 Absent
GW-2 73 3200 047 1020 0150 18000 Absent
GW-3 75 3600 062 1020 0210 19600 Absent
GW-4 76 3000 048 1650 0220 16800 Absent
Desirable Limits
IS 10500 65-85 250 100 4500 030 300 Absent
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The result shows that the contribution due to the mining is negligible All the
parameters are well within the prescribed limit of IS 10500
924 Noise Level
The noise level survey was carried out at 8 locations and the details of the
survey are given hereunder
Station Code
Noise level in dB(A)
Max Min Day (leq)
Night (leq)
Ambient Noise Level (dBA)
N1 Guest house 705 445 685 468
N2 Within lease area 698 443 646 469
N3 Rengalbeda 598 428 548 435
N4 Parulipada 576 426 546 439
N5 Kalta 556 416 526 436
N6 Kashira 516 406 452 421
N7 Jhirapani 530 425 508 436
N8 Shankhaparha 534 435 505 440
Ambient noise level within Lease (N-1amp N-2) were found to be 685 amp 646
dB (A) at day time and 468 amp 469 dB (A) at night time respectively All the values
are well within the prescribed limit of 75 and 70 dB (A) for industrial area in day
and night time respectively Near Regelbeda (N-3) Parulipada (N-4) Kalta (N-5)
Kashira (N-6) Jhirapani (N-7) and Shankhaparha (N-8) the noise levels were also
within the prescribed limit 55 dB(A) amp 45 dB(A) for residential area in day and
night time respectively
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925 Demographic Features
Demographic features and other Statistics for the Study Area (Rural Area) as per Census 2011
Sl Details No
1 Total population 28694
2 No of House hold 6453
3 Average family size 445
4 Average no of house hold per village 403
5 Average population per village 1793
6 Sex ratio ndashfemales per thousand males 1013
7 Percent of male population to total population 4967
8 Percent of female population to total population 5033
9 Percent of SC population to the total population 619
10 Percent of ST population to the total population 6665
11 Percent of literate population to the total population 5331
12 Percent of Male literate population to the total population
3087
13 Percent of Female literate population to the total population
2244
14 Percent of main worker to the total population 2371
15 Percent of marginal worker to the total population 1653
16 Percent of non worker to the total population 5976
926 Flora amp Fauna
The survey has not indicated the presence of any rare endangered or
endemic species within the lease area The lost vegetation can be reproduced
elsewhere The fauna reported in this area are not of any rare species and are all
common migratory type
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927 Land use
Major land useland cover categories of study area
Sl No
Category Area (in ha)
of the Study area
1 Forest land 32876 7271
2 Waste land 8681 1920
3 Water bodies 203 045
4 Mining Area 1912 423
5 Agricultural land
815 180
6 Built up land 729 161
TOTAL 45216 100
928 Anticipated Environmental Impact amp Mitigation Measures
Impact due to proposed
expansion
Environmental Management
measures existing amp proposed
Climate
The activities envisaged will have
negligible impact on the climate
However further measures will
be taken for control of emission of
dust etc
Provision of water sprinkling will be
more frequent
Topography
At present mining operation is at
an RL of 533 m which will go up
to RL of 497 m during the year
2018-19 But during 2019-20 this
will go up to RL 470 m Water
table is at RL 488 m Hence the
The Lessee is already under process
to obtain the prior permission from
the statutory authority for working
below the ground water table A
detailed ldquoHydro Geological study
Reportrdquo is under process by an
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Impact due to proposed
expansion
Environmental Management
measures existing amp proposed
mine working will go below water
table
Agency An undertaking regarding
the above study and permission
from statutory authority is enclosed
After receiving permission during
2019-20 the de watered quantum of
water will be used for dust
suppression artificial recharge of
ground water by putting it in
separate rainwater harvesting pond
During rainy season rain water
through 6 nos of catchment area
will be stored partly in D-pit in N-
pit and in manganese pit settling
tank etc through different channels
Then this water will be used for
sprinkling in mine road for
plantation amp other dust
suppression 2 nos of 30 HP motors
will be used for pumping The
water stored in the quarry usual
passes through cracks and fissures
and ultimately recharge the ground
water
Land use
Land disturbed due to mining will
increase from the present 427 ha
to 58613 ha Area used for
dumping will be 27889 ha
At present 7540 hectares of area is
present as green belt as safety zone At
the end of the plan period
approximately 12134 hectares of area
will be converted to green belt and
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Impact due to proposed
expansion
Environmental Management
measures existing amp proposed
plantation At the end of life of the mine
approximately 41789 hectare of
exhausted quarry will be back filled and
covered with plantation and 16824 ha
area will be covered under bench
plantation
Solid waste
management
Total 8300748 m3 of waste material
exists at present (2017-18)
Waste generation during balance
period of Modification of mining
scheme period (2018-19 to 2019-
20)-908725 m3
Another 2362340 m3 of the waste
material will be Produced during
life of mine
The waste material generated will be
dumped partly in preselected dump
yards amp partly used for backfilling
Drainage
No change in the existing
drainage pattern due to the
proposed increase in production
To guide run off from dumps
Garland drains are provided The
run off in general will also be
directed through the drainage
channels To control the velocity of
water flow and for better settling of
suspended solids settling pits and
check dams are provided
Air quality
Due to the increase in production
the dust particles can increase
unless proper control measures
are taken at planning stage
Drills have inbuilt air pollution
control system Wet drilling system is
adopted Regular water spraying on
haulage roads amp ore handling sites
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Impact due to proposed
expansion
Environmental Management
measures existing amp proposed
screening plant etc will be continued
Mineral
Processing plants have dry fog
system at all discharging points to
control dust emission
Water quality No change in the existing status is
envisaged
Necessary control measures like
chlorination etc in the wells in the
vicinity will be continued Chances of
flow of sedimentssilt will be
minimized
Water
requirement
The water requirement is 9935
KLPD (surface water 7675 KLPD
ground water 226 KLPD)
Water from Karo river is used for this
purpose Rain water harvesting
systems have already been developed
within the lease area
Noise level
The contribution of noise due to
increase in no of vehicles crushers
etc
To keep the noise level within limits
proper maintenance of machineries
will further be improved as well as
regular monitoring
Ground
vibration
There will be change in ground
vibration as there will be increase
in drilling blasting etc
Established blast design are being
followed as per the recommendations
of CIMFR and will be continued
Flora amp
Fauna
No threatened endangered or
endemic species of flora or fauna
within the core zone is reported
Necessary conservation measures
shall be ensured as per the site
specific wild life conservation plan
At present 7540 hectares of area is
present as green belt as safety zone
At the end of the plan period
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Impact due to proposed
expansion
Environmental Management
measures existing amp proposed
approximately 12134 hectares of
area will be converted to green belt
and plantation At the end of life of
the mine approximately 41789
hectare of exhausted quarry will be
back filled and covered with
plantation and 16824 ha area will be
covered under bench plantation
Socio-
economic
The present mine operations have
given opportunity to 346 people of
direct employment and equal no
of people are benefitted indirectly
During expansion activities of the
plant there may be opportunity
for direct employment of about 80
more people and indirect
employment of 120 people So
there will be total new
engagement of 200 manpower due
to enhancement of the project
The project authority is also carrying
out adequate peripheral development
jobs This work will also continue in
future
929 Environmental Monitoring Programme
To evaluate the effectiveness of environmental management programme
regular monitoring of the significant environmental parameters will be taken up
The schedule duration and parameters to be monitored are shown as under
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Sl No
Description of parameters Schedule amp duration of monitoring
1 Air Quality
Five ambient air quality-monitoring stations will be established in the core amp buffer zone for PM10 PM25 SO2 NO2 and CO Location of the ambient air quality stations will be decided based on the meteorological data topographical features and environmentally and ecologically sensitive targets
One sample (24 hourly) per day 2 days week and 12 weeks twice a year
2 Water Quality
Water quality of Karo river amp ground water will be monitored
Physico-chemical and biological parameters in each season
3 Water flow Karo river in each season
4 Vehicular emissions Regular Monitoring
5 Noise level Regular Monitoring
6 Soil quality Every year in dry season on all plantation areas
7 Flora amp fauna Once in 2 years
8 Socio-economic Once in 4 years
9210 Project Benefits
The present mine operations have given opportunity to 346 people of direct
employment and equal no of people are benefitted indirectly During
expansion activities there may be opportunity for direct employment of about
80 more people and indirect employment of 120 people So there will be total
new engagement of 200 manpower
For providing medical facilities to its workers company is providing well
equipped Occupational Health Center One doctor having MBBS qualification
along with paramedical staff is available to meet the requirements of the
workers Medicines are supplied to the workers as per the prescription of the
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attending doctor In case of any emergency company provides ambulance to
shift the patient to an ESImajor hospital
Company will provide permanent or temporary employment to local people
based on their qualification and as amp when required
The Company will organize Total Literacy Campaign in the area It will adopt
a village and help it in total literacy achievement The company will use the
services of its officers for spreading literacy in the area
The company will organise free health check-up camps in nearby locality and
distribute medicines amongst the poor
The company does not engage any child labour Further it will conduct
awareness programmes for elimination of child labour in the community
around
9211 Environmental Management Plan
The Environmental impacts and their Management Plan have been discussed
in detail in the above table The capital cost of the project has been estimated to be
Rs 200 crores including the environmental safeguards and there is a plan for
recurring expenditure of Rs 377 lacs per year
9212 Conclusion
The mine has an established environment cell with qualified and
experienced staff from the environmental field and the entire environmental
management system is guided by the documented Environmental Policy of the
Company The Company is admired for implementation of best environmental
practices and compliances to applicable statutory requirements The Environmental
Clearance proposed for the project will encourage the Company towards excellence
of environmental practices and development of people around the mine
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CHAPTER - 10
DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANT
Ecomen Laboratories Pvt Ltd a multi-disciplinary professionally managed
environmental consultancy services organization with an environmental
laboratory accredited by NABL and with over 25 years standing operates in 18
States of India
It has following accreditations to its credit 1 National Accreditation Board for Education and Training Quality Council of
India (NABET- QCI)
2 National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL)
International Accreditation ISO17025
3 Gazette Notified Laboratory by Ministry of Environment amp Forest and Climate
Change (MOEFCC)
4 Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSAS 180012007)
5 Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) for Ambient Air Quality
Monitoring and Testing
6 Empanelled Consultant with State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) -Odisha
Participates in Proficiency test conducted by CPCBamp scored 100 many times
CPCB had selected Ecomenrsquos laboratory to analyze the samples of
identified industries jointly along with them pursuant to Honrsquoble NGT
order dated 05082014 amp 08122016
Our Range of Services Include
1 Preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) amp Environmental
Management Plan (EMP) and subsequent Environment Clearance from
MOEFCC SEIAA NOC Consent from Pollution Control Board
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2 Generation of Baseline data as per Environment (Protection) Act 1986 ie
Environmental Monitoring [Air Water (Ground Water amp Surface water)
Noise Soil] Testing and Studies like Flora Fauna Socio Economic Land
Use Ground Water
3 Minerals testing [in line with IBM directives that only NABL accredited
lab can do Mineralrsquos Testing]
4 Coal testing analysis
5 Forest proposal for dereservation amp clearance Wild Life Management
Plan
6 Groundwater survey Water balance assessment amp Geo hydrological study
7 Water management recovery recycling and reuse of waste water Rain
Water Harvesting commissioning of Piezometers
8 Thematic mapping using Remote Sensing GIS amp GPS Preparing Land
useLand cover maps Digital Image processing
9 Environmental Audit Risk Assessment Disaster Management plan amp
Compliance monitoring amp report
10 Training programme Environment and Forest Clearance Process
To create awareness leading to skill development in
the 12 Functional Areas of Environment Clearance
as prescribed by NABET ndashQCI
11 ETPSTP operation amp Maintenance
Achievements
93 EIAEMPs approval
50 Major Monitoring assessments all over India
50 specialized studies
10 World Bank funded projects
Case studies awarded by MoEFampCC
Setting site Labs
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Awards
Mr R N Bhargava Ecomen is recipient of many prestigious awards as given below
i) lsquoSilver Medalrsquo from Mining Geological and Metallurgical Institute of India
[MGMI] for the paper lsquoNoamundi ndash Long Range Programme and Mine
Planningrsquo [1969]
ii) lsquoNational Consultantrsquo of MoEF in lsquoIndustrial Pollution Prevention Projectrsquo Gap
Analysis of some State Pollution Control Boardrsquos Laboratories conducted a
National Workshop [2001]
iii) lsquoCertificate of Excellencersquo for Implementation of World Bank funded Rural
Drinking Water amp Environment amp Sanitation project (2002)
iv) lsquoLMA Creativity amp Innovation Award 2014rsquo for very significant contribution
in any walk of life in India or abroad by way of his her innovation or
creativity
v) lsquoUdyog Ratan Awardrsquo for the outstanding performance in the field of
economic amp industrial development of the industry in the country and
lsquoExcellence Awardrsquo for Ecomen for its class and quality services from
Institute of Economic Studies New Delhi (2015)
vi) lsquoLife Time Achievement Award 2015rsquo to a Mining Engineer by Mining
Engineers Association of India
vii) lsquoEminent Engineer Award (2017)rsquo by Institute of Engineerrsquos India on
consideration of eminence and contribution in the discipline of Environmental
Engineering
viii) Many more
Our Clients Projects experience
Our clients include major Corporates[ apart from World Bank aided projectsamp
MOEFCC assigned case studies] Tata Steel Mines Rungtas NMDC CMPDI
Heidelberg Reliance Ambuja Cements J P Group Everest Industries LampT
NTPC etc etc
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Our Resources
Ecomen distinguishes itself by outstanding experience vision and exposure of
its key functionaries experts ampspecialists in Industrial Mining and
Environmental disciplines as also Socio - Economic Public Health amp Sanitation
Forestry and Management areas
Ecomen has inherent expertise in the Chairman Mr R N Bhargava (Ex Executive
Officer TATA Steel) with 57years of experience in three disciplines
Environment Mining and Management supplemented by expertise of Dr K L
Satapathy M D of the Company and professional Board of Directors