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TABLE OF CONTENTS

S.No. Contents Page No. 1. Introduction

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2. Project Description 5-8 3. Geology

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4. Mining

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5. Blasting

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6. Mine Drainage

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7. Analysis of Alternative

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8. Socio economic Measures

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9. Project Benefits

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10. Site Services

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11. Conclusion

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Prefeasibility Report of Shri Mukesh Agrawal, Banipathar Limestone (Minor Mineral) Mine, 3.216 Ha

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1.0 INTRODUCTION Shri Mukesh Kumar Agrawal, a resident of Kharsia, Dist- Raigarh had applied lease of Limestone (minor mineral) over an area of 3.216 Hectare at village Banipathar of Tehsil Kharsia in District Raigarh.

The area applied under mining lease falls under the survey of India Toposheet no. and bounded by latitude of 22 00 02.93 N & longitude of 83 08 23.05 E.

The area selected has a sufficient reserve of the Limestone deposit (minor) as proved by jack hammer drilling and surrounding working mines, which will be sufficient for ten years period. The Lesse is a private individual and the lease has been applied for the lease of limestone (minor mineral) for a period of 10 years on 13/08/2012 The purpose of this Pre feasibility report is to assess the various types of environmental features and baseline informations present in the mine area and delineate an effective environmental management plan that will reduce or minimize the adverse environmental impact to a manageable level for the project. The report is based on preliminary information about the project details, site conditions, field visits, literature studies and surveys carried out. Table 1.1 Location Details S.No Particulars Details

1 Location Banipathar 2 Village Banipathar 3 Tehsil/District Kharsia, Dist- Raigarh 4 State Chhattisgarh 5 Latitude 22 00 02.93 N 6 Longitude 83 08 23.05 E 7 Geographical Location in Toposheet 64 O/1 8 Nearest National Highway 2.8 km 9 Nearest railhead 3.3 km 10 Nearest airport 171 km Raipur 11 Historical / Tourist places None within 10 km radius 12 Nearest town Kharsia The area falls within latitude of latitude of 22 00 02.93 N & longitude of 83 08 23.05 E and is covered by Survey of India Toposheet number 64 O/1 on 1: 50,000 scale. The site is flat.

The details of the mine is that it covers an area of 3.216 Hectare having a khasra no. 330, 331/1, 331/2, 332(360), 333(357,358,359/1), 333/3(357, 358, 359/3), 334, 351/1, 351/2, 351/3, 351/4, 351/6, 369, 335(336), 359/2(357, 358, 333/2), 351/5 at village- Banipathar, tehsil- Kharsia, District-Raigarh (C.G).

It is a non forest private revenue land and only khasra no.330 is a non forest govt. revenue land.


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The area can be approached from NH Tehsil headquarter Kharsia-Raigarh road up to Chodha junction which is 5 km and there is a diversion towards kharsia in right hand side. The area is well connected by tar road and after 0.5 km there is a diversion towards right hand side which is a fair weather road the proposed lease area which is from a diversion of 1.5 km. The nearest rail head is Kharsia Station (3.3 km approx) from the proposed lease area. The tehsil township is Kharsia which is at a distance of 3.5 km (approx) from the proposed lease area.

The surrounding villages of the mine site is Banipathar and Chodha village. There is river mand of significant importance is flowing within the study area (10 km radius) at a distance of 3.2 km. There is no nallah of significant importance lies in the proposed lease area. Location Map is given in Figure 1.1 Location Map

1.1 Purpose of the Project


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The Lesse is a private individual and the lease has been applied for the lease of limestone (minor mineral) for a period of 10 years on 13/08/2012. The purpose of this Pre feasibility report is to assess the various types of environmental features baseline informations present in the mine area that are likely for obtaining Environmental Clearance from Ministry of Environment & Forest (MoEF), New Delhi (as per EIA Notification 2006) The report is based on preliminary information about the project site conditions, field visits, literature studies and surveys carried out. 1.2 Nature and Size of Project The proposed project is a manual opencast limestone (minor) project and is classified as “CATEGORY – B” by Ministry of Environment & Forests, New Delhi as per new EIA notification dated 14th September 2006. 1.3 Land requirement Banipathar Limestone Mine (minor) of Shri Mukesh Kumar Agrawal is located at Village Banipathar, Tehsil –Kharsia in the district of Raigarh in Chhattisgarh State. This mining lease of 3.216 Ha area had been applied to the authority on 13/08/2012 for 10 years. 1.4 Water Requirement Water is required for mining operations/establishment mainly for sprinkling on haulage roads and at faces for suppression of dust. Water is also required for washing and servicing utilities for equipment. Water requirement for the proposed mines is about 7 m3/day. Mine water harvested in rainy reason will be used for the purpose of water spraying, cleaning & plantation. The drinking water requirement of the mines workers, staff will met by bore wells provided in leasehold area etc. 1.5 Power Requirement The power is required mainly at the mine office premises and residential areas. Power is supplied by CSEB from kharsia distribution center. The power requirement of the mine is about 100 KVA. 1.6 Man Power Requirement The mining establishment presents vast opportunities of employment to various posts and under various cadres such as Management, Supervisory, skilled workmen, semi-skilled workmen and unskilled workmen will be 15. 1.7 Cost of the project The capital cost for the project will be 58 lakhs including proposed lease area and machinery. 1.8 Importance to Country Exploiting this limestone deposit (minor mineral) is important for the country’s long term economic growth and regional growth. By mining the deposit, the lesse acts as bridge the gap between demand and supply of


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limestone in the market and will provide country with increased government earning and revenues transform the region’s economy from predominantly agricultural to significantly industrial and accelerate the pace of regional development of region. The project shall also provide additional revenue to State Government and create direct and indirect employment opportunities, which will catalyze overall growth of the State and improve the quality of life of the people living in the region. 1.9 Major points covered in the study The scope of study broadly includes:

To conduct literature review for collecting informations relevant to the study area; To identify various existing pollution loads in the study area. To prepare an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) outlining the measures for improving the

environmental quality and scope for proposed mine for environmentally sustainable development. The literature review includes identification of relevant articles from various publications, collection of data from various government agencies and other sources.

Existing topography, location of surface water bodies like ponds, canals and rivers; Location of villages/towns/sensitive areas; Accessibility, power availability and security of monitoring equipment; pollution pockets in the area. Areas which represent baseline information conditions.

The study also provides framework and institutional strengthening for implementing the mitigation measures. 1.10 Description of the Environment The findings of baseline environmental informations of the study area are summarized below:

The soil in the study area would very well support vegetation after amending it suitably. The entire lease area is a private non forest revenue area and only one khasra i.e no. 330 belongs

to the non forest govt. revenue land. No endangered species of plants and animals has been found in the study area. Mand river is located within 3.2 km. The basic infrastructure facility of the study area is fairly developed.

1.11 Climate

The climate of this region is extreme; temperature rises as high as 470c during summers and drops down as low as 90c during winters. The average rainfall is around 1200mm. with maximum precipitation during monsoon months, commencing from mid June to mid September. Winter rains are common during December and January, mostly due to local disturbances. All these data have been collected from District Statics Department of Raigarh.


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2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Table 2.1- Details of Project:

S.No Particulars Details 1. Proposed Production 15000 MT per year 2. Lease Area 3.216 Ha 3. Expected Project cost 58 Lakhs 4. Env. Mgt. Cost 2 lakhs 5. Method of mining Manual open cast 6. Applied for mine 10 years 7. Water Requirement 7 KLD 8. Manpower Requirement 15 9. Power requirement 100 KVA

10. Forest if any Not in the proposed lease area 2.1 Lease Area The area falls within latitude of 22 00 02.93 N & longitude of 83 08 23.05 E. The site is flat.

The said Limestone mine (minor mineral) is covering over an area of 3.216 Hectare having a khasra no. 330, 331/1, 331/2, 332(360), 333(357,358,359/1), 333/3(357, 358, 359/3), 334, 351/1, 351/2, 351/3, 351/4, 351/6, 369, 335(336), 359/2(357, 358, 333/2), 351/5 at village- Patora, tehsil- Patan, District-Durg (C.G). It is a non forest revenue land. The lease is applied for 10 years. The area of the proposed lease area and its break-up is given in Table-2.2

Table 2.2 Break-Up of Mine Lease Area

2.2 Details of the Mine The Banipathar Limestone Mine (Lease-II), falls within latitude of 22000'02.93" N & longitude of 83008'23.05" E and is covered by Survey of India Toposheet number 64O/1 on 1: 50,000 scale. The site is flat. The area can be approached from NH Tehsil headquarter Kharsia-Raigarh road up to Chodha junction which is 5 km and there is a diversion towards kharsia in right hand side. The area is well connected by tar road and after 0.5 km there is a diversion towards right hand side which is a fair weather road the proposed lease area which is from a diversion of 1.5 km. The nearest rail head is Kharsia Station (3.3 km approx) from the proposed lease area. The tehsil township is Kharsia which is at a distance of 3.5 km (approx) from the proposed lease area.

Location Area, Ha Applied Period

Banipathar, Tehsil:Kharsia, District: Raigarh

3.216 10 years


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The climate of this region is extreme; temperature rises as high as 470c during summers and drops down as low as 90c during winters. The average rainfall is around 1200mm. with maximum precipitation during monsoon months, commencing from mid June to mid September. Winter rains are common during December and January, mostly due to local disturbances. All these data have been collected from District Statics Department of Raigarh. There are no archeological important places falls with in 10 km radius. The index map of the limestone mines is shown in Figure-2.1. The topographical map covering 10- km radius around the mine site is depicted in Figure-2.2.

Figure-2.1: Index Map Showing Limestone Mines


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Figure-2.2: Topographical Map of 10km around Limestone Mines

2.3 Transport and Communication

The area can be approached from NH Tehsil headquarter Kharsia-Raigarh road up to Chodha junction which is 5 km and there is a diversion towards kharsia in right hand side. The area is well connected by tar road and after 0.5 km there is a diversion towards right hand side which is a fair weather road the proposed lease area which is from a diversion of 1.5 km. The nearest rail head is Kharsia Station (3.3 km approx) from the proposed lease area. The tehsil township is Kharsia which is at a distance of 3.5 km (approx) from the proposed lease area


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The surrounding villages of the mine site is Banipathar and Chodha village. There is river mand of significant importance is flowing within the study area (10 km radius) at a distance of 3.2 km. There is no nallah of significant importance lies in the proposed lease area.

2.4 Topography and Drainage

The study area consists of essentially flat land extending in South East, North- West direction. There are no hills in the close vicinity of the mine site. There is no forest within lease area. No river or big nallah lies in the lease area.


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3.0 GEOLOGY 3.1 Geology The central part of the middle Proterozoic Chhattisgarh Basin is composed of epicontinental or stable shelf sediments. The Chhattisgarh Basin covers on area of about 35,000 km2 in the central Indian Craton, and lies mostly in the south –eastern part of Madhya Pradesh. According to Das (1992) in the Chhattisgarh Basin, the deposition was apparently initial in proto-basin evolved along the south-eastern margin, which was filled up by a basal arenitic sediment followed upward predominantly by argillite and local carbonates with stromatolites. The sedimentation was followed by a short hiatus accompanied by mild diastrophism after which the depocentre was shifted to the north due to formation of the main basin. The sedimentation in the main basin was commenced with silici-clastic deposition of Chandrapur Group on Archaean-Lower Proterozoic basement in the major part and on Singhora Group along South-Eastern margin. The early sedimentation took place in a high energy zone accompanied by rapid sinking of the basin floor which gradually waned in course of time. The peneplanation of the provenance area in the later period supplied the fine clastics and carbonate and deposited under comparatively warm tranquil conditions. The closing phase of sedimentation is marked by a period of desiccation which prevailed in a shinking basinal area in the Main (Hirri) sub-basin. The succession was later intruded by basic dykes. The presence of strom-atolites suggests an age of the sequence as “Lower Riphaean to Vendian”. The intra-cratonic Chhattisgarh Basin is crescent shaped and covers about 33,000 sq km area in Raipur, Durg, Rajnandgaon, Bilaspur and Raigarh districts of Chhattisgarh and adjoining parts of Orissa. The basin has a maximum length of about 300 km along ENE-WSW direction. The maximum thickness of sediments is estimated to be about 2 km and is epicontinental or stable shelf type. The regional geology of the Chhattisgarh Supergroup as per GSI Publication on 2001 is as under:


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GEOLOGY IN BRIEF: Litostrtigraphy of Chhattisgarh Basin (GSI, 2001)

Group Formation Member

Intrusives Dolerite dyke Maniyari (70 m)

Purple shale with limestone, dolomitic limestone and gypsum

Hirri (70 m+) Grey limestone, argillaceous limestone Bilha Purple dolomitic argillite Dagauri Green clay, chert and shale intercalation

(tuffaceous?)

Terenga (180 m ?)

Kusmi Pink to purple calcareous shale Nipania Purple and bedded limestone

Purple argillaceous stromatolitic limestone Chandi (67 m)

Pendri / Deodongar

Purple and grey stromatolitic limestone and limestone with flaggy limestone-shale intercalation / ferruginous glauconitic arenite and shale

Newari Pink and buff stromatolitic limestone and limestone

Gunderdehi

Andha / Dotopar Predominantly pink, purple and grey shale with limestone intercalation / arenite / buff to green shale member in the middle

Bagbura Purple limestone (phosphatic) Kasdol Dark grey bedded limestone / argillaceous

limestone with minor shale intercalations Ranidhar Cherty limestone and limestone (phosphatic at

places)

Raip

ur G

roup

Charmuriya (490 m)

Sirpur Chert and clay intercalation Kanspather(20-200m) White to pinkish glauconite quartz arenite Chapordih (20-200 m)

Purple, green, grey and black shale with fine quartz arenite intercalation

Chad

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roup

Lohardih (20 m)

Ferruginous purple arkose and gritty wacke arenite with shale partings and conglomerate at the base

Unconformity Chhuipali (300 m?)

Stromatolitic limestone and limestone at the upper part Variegated shale with minor bedded limestone, chert, siltstone intercalations

Bhalukona (20 m) Quartz arenite / siltstone and minor shale Saripali (60 m)

Variegated shale with minor siltstone and limestone Porcellanite, tuff / tuffite

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Rahikhol (20 m+)

Feldspathic arenite, arkose and conglomerate at the base

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Basement Archaean and Lower Proterozoic rocks


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(iii) Geology of the area:

The Banpathar & Chodha shales & Limestone deposit belongs to undifferentiate Gunderdehi Formation constituting “Raipur Group” of the Chhattisgarh Supergroup. The limestones (minor) are grey and purple in colour and yield a prolific development of stromatolites. The Banipathar limestone consists of coarse to medium grained, purple with mottled appearance. Limestone exposures are visible at Banipathar, Aadpathra, Chodhaand Jamjhor village. Deposition of limestone formation (minor mineral) is either due to erosion or may be attributed to original sedimentation of calcareous facies in the small basins within the synclinorium composed of argillaceous matter.

The mine area for which the pre feasibility report has been prepared is a proposed lease area and existence of low grade limestone (minor mineral) has been proved. There are few quarries in the surroundings which gives clear indication of the types of formation and local geology of the area. The local topography of the mine area is flat.

3.2 Details of Exploration

Already carried out in the area: It is already been mentioned that in the applied area; the area is having a flat topography. There is none of the pit exist in the area. Hence, the exploration activity is insignificant. The method of mining operation will be in small scale. The operation is sufficient for mining operation for next 10 years and depth extension can be carried out simulataneously during the course of mining operation which gives increased geological reserve and life of the mine.

3.4 Conceptual Plan

a) After completion of the life of the mine the sufficient material for the reclamation of the

pits is not available. At the end of the life of the mine; the overburden soil will be generated. Therefore abandoned pit after mining will be use for water accumulation for the purpose of irrigation, fishery etc.

b) Final slope of the benches will not be more than 45 degrees.

c) Soil dump will stack surrounding the lease boundary of lease area and the height of the

dump will be 1.5 m and it will be used for plantation purpose in the surroundings of the proposed lease area.


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4.0 MINING 4.1 Mining Method

The method of mining will be open cast (manual). Open cast mining is a surface exploration method.

In the lease area the ore body is covered by lateritic soil. In the initial stage of mining; the activities will be carried out in northern part of the lease area.

The average thickness of top soil is to be considered about 0.7m which will be removed systematically prior to actual mining of low grade limestone.

Drilling and blasting of low grade limestone have been carried out by using jack hammer. Blasting will be carried out with the help of special gelatin and safety fuse.

4.2 Production

Year wise production details: By virtue of the market demand intending to the regional and economical growth of the region; the proposed production will be 15000 MT per year.

4.3 Conceptual Mining Plan

d) After completion of the life of the mine the sufficient material for the reclamation of the

pits is not available. At the end of the life of the mine; the overburden soil will be generated. Therefore abandoned pit after mining will be use for water accumulation for the purpose of irrigation, fishery etc.

e) Final slope of the benches will not be more than 45 degrees.

f) Soil dump will stack surrounding the lease boundary of lease area and the height of the

dump will be 1.5 m and it I used as a plantation purpose in the surroundings of the mine area.

Open cast working: The working has been carry out in north part of the area. The height and width of the bench will be 3.0 m and it will uniformly be maintained up to lease year. The mineral after blasting will be made in to pieces of 200-300mm if necessary and hauled to surface by head load and loaded in the dumper. There is no waste as the entire mass is low grade limestone, which is a desired building material. Loading and unloading will be done manually. All the operation will be carried out manually after blasting in the ore. All excavation will be excecuted manually using simple instrument like jack hammer, crowbars, spades,chisels and hammers.


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4.4 Utilization of Low grade Limestone

Low grade Limestone is useful in building materials in the surrounding areas for the improvement in social & regional development.

4.5 Stacking of Mineral Rejects & disposal of waste: Nature of waste:

The entire area is covered by soil cover with an average thickness of about 0.7m below the soil cover limestone (low grade) is exposed.

The entire limestone (low grade) is used as a building material and no waste has been generated. The soil will be used for the plantation purpose. Stacking of sub grade mineral: There is no economic sub grade mineral is found. No sub grade mineral will be produced. The limestone (low grade) is saleable.

4.6 Mining Machinery

The mine is manual operated and the details of the machinery is given below:

Table – 3.3: Mining Machinery

Sr. No.

Type Nos. Make Motive Power Capacity

1 Jack Hammer 1 Atlas Copco Comp. air 1.5m depth 2 Compressor 1 Atlas Copco Diesel 110CFM

85 HP 3 Tipper 2 Tata Diesel 10 tonns

85 HP


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5.0 BLASTING

Although the proposed lease area is away from any population, all the precautions will be taken to minimize nuisance caused by blasting. All necessary safety precautions will be taken in accordance with the Explosives Act.

5.1 Broad Blasting Parameters

Blasting will be carried out in an accurate and systematic manner, taking into account all necessary safety precautions. The broad blasting parameters will be used and blasting will not be done in unfavoured weather.

5.2 Type of Explosives used The following explosives are used

SPECIAL GELATIN ORDINARY DETONATOR SAFETY FUSE

5.3 Noise

The following steps are taken to minimize pollution by noise. (a) Blasting will be well designed and will be carried out periodically. (b) Blasting will be planned to minimize boulders.


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6.0 MINE DRAINAGE

Likely depth of water table based on observations from near by wells and water bodies: The water table is 20m below the general ground level. No pumping will be required; unless working will reach below 20m of normal ground. There will be no water in pit up to 20 m. Working is expected to be above the water table by the end of lease period. Quantity and quality of water will likely to be encountered the pumping arrangement and places where the accumulated rain water in open pit is finally proposed to be discharged. In course of heavy rains and future seepage of water, it is expected that the lesse has to provide diesel pump. The pumped out water will flow through frains and finally confluence in to out of the area in NW direction for rain water harvesting purpose.


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7.0 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVE 7.1 Introduction

It is necessary that one should try to find various alternatives and what is environmentally best being preferred. There can be many points for which alternatives must be found. This is attempted here, irrespective of whether scoping has asked so or not. This is done voluntarily and submitted herein below.

7.2 Alternatives:

Any proposed human activity is never a simple straight forward matter. A number of decisions are required to be taken and for each step. Selection is thus all the more critical in an industrial development where time, money, environment and natural resources are at stake.

Project Proponent has decided to undertake an “Alternative Analysis (AA)” for this project. The various alternatives are Site, Technology and ‘No-Project’.

7.3 Site alternatives:

The limestone mine is located at Banipathar, Tehsil – Kharsia in the district of Raigarh in Chhattisgarh State..

Banipathar area was granted by the State Government and District office for few mining lease and

quarry leases. The mine is nearer to the national highway. The area can be approached from NH Tehsil headquarter Kharsia-Raigarh road up to Chodha

junction which is 5 km and there is a diversion towards kharsia in right hand side. The area is well connected by tar road and after 0.5 km there is a diversion towards right hand side which is a fair weather road the proposed lease area which is from a diversion of 1.5 km. The nearest rail head is Kharsia Station (3.3 km approx) from the proposed lease area. The tehsil township is Kharsia which is at a distance of 3.5 km (approx) from the proposed lease area.

No endangered species are found in the proposed site. Easy availability of manpower in near by villages.

On this examination, the present site was selected for the proposed lease area.

The site indeed has served the purpose well resulting in no adverse impact on environment. On the same line the proposed lease area, which now has an added advantage of optimization of utilities and employment.

7.4 Technology Alternatives

Limestone is surface deposit, so collection of under ground mining cannot be contemplated. Mining will be done manually and open cast. The technology of opencast mining is very simple and explained below.


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The technology of opencast mining has been developed over the years, and refined indigenously. Moreover, at present, this technology is widely used for limestone mining. On this examination, the present technology “opencast Mining” was selected for the proposed lease area.

7.5 NO-PROJECT’ Option:

In this option, it is required to be considered as to whether it is more advantageous to the Nation.

With the increase of Infrastructures, modernization of cities expansion of roads and connecting Indian cities around the country with easy transportation and mobilization, the demand of low grade limestone for the regional growth to the nation.

The economic growth of the area in terms of employment generation, consumption behaviour and market growth are expected outcome of the project. It is assumed that the generation of indirect employment would be multiple of direct employment.

The significant positive impact on employment and occupation is envisaged on account of

Better economic status of the community due to better earnings. Higher inputs towards infrastructural facilities due to mines. To be mindful of its social and moral responsibilities to consumers, employees, shareholders,

society and local community.

It is noteworthy that the activity now proposed will support to cause of National productivity by providing & revenue to the government exchange in an environmentally friendly manner. Therefore, No Project option cannot be entertained.

Mines while making production, also generates pollution. Production is beneficial to the Industry & Country. Pollution is a diseconomy to the general public, by way of mal-effect on health and well-being. Mines are asked to internalize this external diseconomy by designing pollution mitigation measures. This is an extra cost to the Mines. However, under sustainable development the cost is supported by the mines then benefit will go to the public around and the environment. This is a cost-benefit relation.

Cost and benefit are in inverse proportion. More mitigation cost to mine is more benefit to society. Less mitigation cost to mine is benefit saving to Industry but adverse to society. Best solution is that mine gets the production (albeit with lesser margin due to spending on environmental protection) and society gets the benefit (from employment and reasonably safe environment). This also comes under overall justification for the project.

This study has taken full responsible care to see that the Mines do not wish to gain profit at the cost of comfort of the society. In fact it is the endeavor of the Proponents

In the final analysis society to get pollution-free environment, and Indian community getting useful drugs.

This could be a win-win situation with benefit to Proponents, benefit to the Public and no (or low) harm to the environment.

All this is possible for which Environment Management Plan as worked out below is scrupulously obeyed.

8.0 SOCIO ECONOMIC MEASURES


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Due to the proposed Mines, there is a positive impact by way of employment, education, better socioeconomic conditions, improved local and regional economy, etc.

Rural / Village & community welfare – development of sheds, road repairs etc. Sanitation & drinking water – provision and repair of bore wells and sanitation

The project proponent shall earmark funds for social development and welfare measures in the surrounding villages. These measures shall include funding for:

1) Repair and improvement of community centers, building etc. 2) Rain water harvesting measures. 3) Drinking water availability efforts.

8.1 Voluntry Submission:

However, briefly this can be mentioned that this study has taken full responsible care to see that the proponent group does not wish to gain profit at the cost of comfort of the society.

In fact it is the endeavor of the Proponents

To keep transparent relations with the neighbours in the area To strengthen the Gram panchayat democratic set up, by paying taxes.

Not to disturb any prime agricultural land. Not to encroach on others’ existing water source.

Not to overload the existing power supply, causing load-shedding to the villagers.

To remove the barren-ness of the land and prevent wasting of rainwater.

To Recharge the groundwater. To strengthen the physical infrastructure.

To create greenery within our premises and develop thick green belt around the mine lease area

acting as abatement to pollution. Plantation program outside to some Extent in villages.

To reduce the wastewater pollution created by this new activity by utilizing it in our own fields as water to grow plantation.

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The economic growth of the area in terms of employment generation, consumption behaviour and market growth are expected outcome of the project.

It is assumed that the generation of indirect employment would be multiple of direct employment. The significant positive impact on employment and occupation is envisaged on account of

Better economic status of the community due to better earnings.

To be mindful of its social and moral responsibilities to consumers, employees, shareholders,

society and local community.

The following benefits are anticipated due to the proposed lease are.

The proposal will ensure the continuous limestone (minor) supply for the building materials in the surrounding areas for the improvement in social & regional development.

The limestone excavation, in general; result in the improvement in social & regional development.

The Project would generate direct and indirect employment and business opportunities in the region.

The Project will be beneficial and important to the Society and the Country by : Direct and indirect employments. Improvement in direct and indirect means of livelihoods of local population. Improved local and regional economy.

10.0 SITE SERVICES

Statutory Requirement: The following site services will be provided close to the mine in private premises: (a) Managers office (b) Rest Shelters (c) Drinking Water (d) Urinals and Latrines (e) First aid room

Administrative Requirement: a) Managers office

11.0 CONCLUSION


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In any human activity there are always possibilities of finding various options. Project proponent has decided to examine and adopt one such option that will be both environment friendly and best suited for Limestone Production. Various alternatives in terms of site, technology, and equipment are considered. A final selection is thus arrived.

The Proposal is for the environment clearance of the Proposed Mine. The Proposal does not require further Infrastructure Facilities other than few Mining Machineries. The Project is viable and environmental friendly.

ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is required to ensure sustainable development in the surrounding area of the proposed mine site, hence it needs to be an all encompassing plan for which the mine authorities, Government, Regulating agencies like Pollution Control Board, Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM), etc. working in the region and more importantly the affected population of the study area need to extend their co-operation and contribution.

It has been evaluated that the study area is not affected adversely with the existing and proposed mining activity and it is likely to get new economic fillip, not only for the study area but also for the region as a whole. Mitigation measures at the source level and an overall Management Plan at the study area level are elicited so as to improve the supportive capacity of the area and also to preserve the assimilative capacity of the receiving bodies.

The Management Action Plan aims at controlling pollution at the source level to the extent possible, with the available and affordable technology, followed by treatment measures before they are discharged.

It is to be appreciated that mining process to a certain extent is an inevitable destructive process, but the hazards are within measurable limits, and can be ameliorated to a significant extent. 1). Air Pollution Management The potential sources of air pollution arising from the future mining operations would be drilling, haul roads and transportation of limestone. Air pollution caused by mining and associated activities can be classified into the following categories: Gaseous pollutants (Nitrogen Oxides, Sulphur Dioxide and Carbon Monoxide); and Suspended Particulate Matter.

However, the following measures were being adopted in the proposed mining activity to mitigate the particulate matter levels in ambient air. Measures to Prevent Generation and Dispersal of Dust

Dust particles, which are normally generated during mining operations, become air borne, thus leading to increase in PM level in the ambient air. Another source of dust generation is the transport of the material by dumpers. In the proposed mining activity adequate control measures were adopted during both mining operations as well as transportation of limestone.

Measures to Control Air Pollution due to Airborne Dust Following steps are taken to prevent air pollution due to air borne dust:

Water sprinkler will be provided to avoid dust generation during material unloading. Dense plantation being carried in and around the existing mines will help in

combating air pollution. Afforestation of completely mined out area has been planned with minimum gap

between excavation and afforestation to fix the dust and prevent from getting airborne.

Water spraying all along the haul road with the help of rain gun to suppress dust during the movement of tippers.

Avoiding blasting during un-favorable weather. Regular maintenance of vehicles and machinery. Wet drilling system in all the drills.

2) Water Pollution Management

Surface Water Pollution Control Measures The probable causes of surface water pollution in the proposed mining area are soil erosion and wash off from the stacked material. Therefore the action program to prevent water pollution focuses on prevention of wash off and mine water directly flowing into nearby natural drainage channels. As there will be no toxic substance present in the discharged water, there is no adverse effect on the water regime. The additional measures adopted are:

Rain Water Harvesting in Mined out area. The worked out slopes are being stabilized by planting appropriate shrub/grass species

on the slopes. This prevents wash-off of material from these slopes. The domestic sewage is routed to septic tanks followed by soak pits. Adequate maintenance of the tanks is undertaken to avoid choking with sludge. 3). Noise and Vibration Control The noise level monitoring carried out in the area has indicated that the present noise levels are generally below 50 dB(A) and will not increased over the baseline levels even after the commencement of mining activity. It is also not envisaged to cross 50 dB(A).

Noise due to blasting will be controlled and the secondary blasting is totally eliminated.

Mitigation Measures to Reduce Ambient Noise Levels

The following control measures are being adopted to keep the ambient noise levels well below the limits:

A thick tree belt is being provided and will be made more thick in phased manner

around the periphery of the mine to screen the noise. Measures to Protect Workers from High Noise Levels The following measures are being taken to protect the workers from exposure to higher noise levels:

Provision of protective devices like ear muffs/ear plugs at work place. Reducing the exposure time of workers to the high noise levels.

4). Reclamation and Rehabilitation Land degradation is one of the major adverse impact of open cast mining activities and any effort to control adverse impacts would be incomplete without appropriate land reclamation strategy.

The first step in a successful reclamation program is to decide the post reclamation land use and is converted it into a plantation zone.

Horticultural landscaping techniques will be utilized in land reclamation subsequent to the mining. The mine floor will be leveled for plantation purpose. The slopes of the mine benches will be suitably dressed and vegetated. The following broad objectives have been considered for maintaining the ecological balance in the area: Continuing the development of mining activities by utilizing resource is the best

advantage. Conservation of natural resources by keeping degradation of land and pollution to the

minimum. Maintain a balance on ecosystem i.e. human, faunal and floral. Rehabilitation/reclamation of land (re-vegetation of degraded land by mining) for future

productive use of the area.

5). Plantation

With rapid industrialization and consequent deleterious impact of pollutants on environment, values of environmental protection offered by trees are becoming clear. Trees are very suitable for detecting, recognizing and monitoring air pollution effects. Monitoring of biological effects of air pollutant by the use of plants as indicators has been applied on local, regional and national scale. Trees function as sinks of air pollutants, besides their bio-aesthetical values, owing to its large surface area. Annual need of oxygen for one person is met by 150 m2 of leaf surfaces i.e. 30-40 m2 of greenery. So it is necessary to develop green belt (as per CPCB Guidelines) in and around the polluted site with suitable species to combat the air pollution effectively.

The plantation development not only functions as foreground and background landscape features resulting in harmonizing and amalgamating the physical structures of the mines with surrounding environment, but also acts as pollution sink as indicated above. Thus, implementation of afforestation program is of paramount importance. In addition to augmenting present vegetation, it will also check soil erosion, make the ecosystem more complex and functionally, stable and make the climate more conducive. Massive Plantation After checking the soil and land erosion through the measures, plantation program is to be taken up in completely mined out areas in a systematic manner, starting with soil binding grasses and shrubs followed by larger trees species. Local varieties of plants should be given predominance along with introduction of some exotic species. Broad casting of seeds of local shrubs will be extremely useful in providing an immediate green cover.

Greenbelt is a set of rows of trees planted in such a way that they form an effective barrier between the working zone and the surroundings. The main purpose of Plantation development is to contribute to the following factors:

To attenuate noise levels generated from the mine; To improve the aesthetics of the area; To trap the vehicular emissions and fugitive dust emissions; To prevent soil erosion and to protect the natural vegetation

6). Socio-Economic Development The Project Proponent will under took community development works in order to improve the amenities in nearby villages as a part of commitment towards social and economic upliftment of the area. The unit has also taken up religious and cultural aspects of the area into consideration and has identified important religious functions for providing financial assistance so that these are celebrated with full vigour and enthusiasm strengthening the concept of brotherhood and fraternity.

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