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FINAL EIA/EMP REPORTFor
PROPOSED LIMESTONE MINING IN KARIGATTA
LIMESTONE AREA OF 119.64 HECTARES WITH
PRODUCTION CAPACITY OF 1.0 MTPA IN NEAR VILLAGE
INJEPALLI & SEDAM, SEDAM TALUKA, KALBURAGI
DISTRICT, KARNATAKA
Environment Consultant:
GMEC INTERNATIONAL
(QCI-NABET Accredited EIA Consultant Organization
& NABL Accredited Laboratory)
Saharan Tower, 308, Officers Campus Extension, Khatipura, Jaipur-302012
E-mail: info@gmecinternational.com URL: www.gmecinternational.com
INTERNATIONAL
Project Proponent:
CEMENT CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED
(A Govt. of India Enterprise)
Tandur Cement Factory, CCI Tandur,
RR District - 501158
E-mail: miningccitandur@gmail.com URL: www.cciltd.com
October, 2020
Final EIA/EMP for Limestone Mining in
Karigatta Limestone Area of 119.64 Hectares
with Production Capacity of 1.0 MTPA in Near
Village Injepalli & Sedam, Sedam Taluka,
Kalaburagi District, Karnataka
EIA Coordinator
Dr. Alok Kumar Pandey
Prepared for:
Cement Corporation of India Limited, Tandur,
Telangana
Prepared by:
Global Management And Engineering Consultants
International
Saharan Tower, 308, Officers Campus Extension, Sirsi Road, Khatipura,
Jaipur – 302012
October, 2020
FOREWORD
Cement is the second most consumed material on earth after water. The world
demand of cement is projected to rise 4.5% per year to 5.2 billion metric tonnes
by 2019. Similarly, India’s Cement demand is expected to reach 550-600Million
Tonnes Per Annum (MTPA) by the year 2025. The average consumption of
cement worldwide is 513 Kgs vis a vis 191 Kgs for India.
In line with their focus on cement manufacturing, CCI has proposed Limestone
Mining in Karigatta Limestone Area of 119.64 Hectares with Production Capacity
of 1.0 MTPA in Near Village Injepalli & Sedam, Sedam Taluka, Kalburagi District,
Karnataka (India)
This EIA report for proposed project Limestone mining is evaluated by M/s Global
Management and Engineering Consultants International, Jaipur (GMEC), Jaipur
as per the Terms of Reference (TOR) issued by the Ministry of Environment Forest
and Climate Change vide letter no. J-11015/112/2018-IA.II (M) dated 30th
August, 2019. This EIA report presents the baseline data covering period from
March – May’2019 for air, noise, water, land, biological and socio-economic
components of environment, with a view to identifying, predicting, and
evaluating potential environmental impacts due to proposed activities. An
appropriate and cost effective Environmental Management Plan (EMP) has
been delineated. The baseline studies were carried out by the M/s GMEC
International Test House And Research Centre a NABL Certified Lab located at
Khatipura, Jaipur.
The co-operation and assistance rendered by officers of CCI Ltd. in providing
desired inputs are gratefully acknowledged. Special thanks are due to Mr. P.K.
Sinha, HOD, Tandur Cement Plant for his valuable inputs during the course of
preparation of this report.
Jaipur (Vinod Saharan)
October, 2020 Chief Executive Officer
GMEC International
CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that M/s Global Management and Engineering Consultants
International, Jaipur (GMEC) has carried out EIA evaluation studies for the
proposed Limestone Mining in Karigatta Limestone Area of 119.64 Hectares with
Production Capacity of 1.0 MTPA in Near Village Injepalli & Sedam, Sedam
Taluka, Kalburagi District, Karnataka (India).
The primary baseline data collected by M/s GMEC International Test House And
Research Centre a NABL Certified Lab located at Khatipura, Jaipur over a
period of 3 months (March – May’2019) during summer season around the study
area (10km radius) supported by the secondary data collected from the
Government Agenesis, e.g. Census office, Forest Department, Fishery
Department and meteorological Department were used for the prediction of
impacts for air, noise, water, land, biology/ecology and socio-economic
environments. It was observed that the project does not have any major
negative impacts on the environment of the study area.
M/s Global Management and Engineering Consultants International, Jaipur
(GMEC) is associated with the industries in highly diversified activities like
environmental impact assessment, engineering and consultancy services.
GMEC is Accredited under “EIA consultant Organizations Accreditation
Scheme” of Quality Council of India. The Company has ISO 9001:2015, ISO
14001:2015 & OHSAS 18001:2007 Certified Organizations.
Tandur (Sharad Kumar)
October, 2020 Add. GM
CCI, Tandur
DISCLAIMER
The information contained in the report is based on the scientific
analysis of data / information / drawings provided by the project
proponent and also collected from other sources during the time of
the study. While efforts have been made to ensure accuracy of
information in the report, M/s Global Management and Engineering
Consultants International, Jaipur (GMEC) is not own, in any manner,
any legal, financial or consequential responsibility for any event of
occurrence of any accident / hazard or direct or indirect damage /
loss to any third party or sponsor due to the use or inability to use the
information contained in the report.
The sponsor shall exercise due diligence and make their own
decision to implement the contents of the report. The report shall not
be constructed as any guarantee or warranty from M/S Global
Management and Engineering Consultants International, Jaipur.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The process of environmental impact assessment involves close
co-ordination with the unit’s management and employees at
every visit. Without the support and co-operation of the
management, many inconveniences are faced by the
assessment agency while conducting the assessment, for data
collection, data verification, site visits etc.
We, the members of the assessment team of M/s Global
Management and Engineering Consultants International, Jaipur
(GMEC), acknowledge the coordination received from the
management representatives of CCI Ltd; Tandur for carrying out
the EIA study. The management has shown full involvement and
interest in the assessment procedures and made the experience
of the study, a joint effort.
Team GMEC
Quality Council of India
National Accreditation Board for Education & Training
Certificate OF Accreditation
Global Management and Engineering Consultants International, Jaipur
Saharan Tower, 308, Officers Campus Extension, Sirsi Road, Khatipura, Jaipur-302012
Accredited as Category - A organization under the QCI-NABET Scheme for Accreditation of EIA Consultant Organizations: Version 3 for preparing EIA-EMP reports in the following Sectors:
Sl. No.
Sector Description Sector (as per)
Cat. NABET MoEFCC
1 Mining of minerals including Opencast/ Underground mining 1 1 (a) (i) A
2 Offshore and onshore oil and gas exploration, development & production
2 1 (b) A
3 Thermal power plants 4 1 (d) B
4 Mineral beneficiation including Pelletisation 7 2 (b) A
5 Metallurgical industries (ferrous and non-ferrous) – both primary and secondary
8 3 (a) B
6 Chemical Fertilizers 16 5 (a) A
7
Oil & gas transportation pipeline (crude and refinery/ petrochemical products), passing through national parks/ sanctuaries/coral reefs /ecologically sensitive Areas including LNG terminal
27 6 (a)
A
8 Ports, harbours, break waters and dredging 33 5 (g) A
9 Highways 34 7 (f) A
10 Building and construction projects 38 8 (a) B
11 Townships and Area development projects 39 8 (b) B Note: Names of approved EIA Coordinators and Functional Area Experts are mentioned in RAAC minutes dated Sept 27, 2019 and Supplementary minutes dated May 29, 2020 posted on QCI-NABET website. The Accreditation shall remain in force subject to continued compliance to the terms and conditions as per the Scheme. The accreditation needs to be renewed before the expiry date by Global Management and Engineering Consultants
International, Jaipur following due process of assessment.
Sd/- Sr. Director, NABET Certificate No. Valid till
Dated: June 23, 2020 NABET/EIA/1922/RA 0171 Feb 06, 2022
For the updated List of Accredited EIA Consultant Organizations with approved Sectors please refer to QCI-NABET website.
Final EIA/EMP for Limestone Mining in Karigatta Limestone Area of 119.64 Hectares with
Production Capacity of 1.0 MTPA in Near Village Injepalli & Sedam, Sedam Taluka, Kalaburagi
District, Karnataka
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LIST OF CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION PAGE NO.
QCI/ NABET Certificate i to ii
Executive Summary E-1 to E-7
S.NO. DESCRIPTION PAGE NO.
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1-1 to1-16
1.1 General 1-1
1.2 Purpose of the Report 1-2
1.3 Identification of Project Proponent 1-3
1.4 Brief Description of the Project and Its Importance to the
Country & Region
1-4
1.4.1 Brief Description of Project 1-5
1.4.2 Importance of Project to the Country and the Region 1-5
1.5 Environmental Clearance 1-5
1.6 Term of Reference (ToR) 1-6
1.7 Post Environmental Clearance Monitoring 1-16
1.8 Generic Structure of the Report 1-17
1.9 Cost of the Project 1-17
1.10 Status & Stage of Regulatory Clearance 1-17
CHAPTER 2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 2-1 to 2-30
2.1 About the Project 2-1
2.2 Type of the Project 2-1
2.3 Location of the Project 2-1
2.4 Details of Mine Operations 2-7
2.4.1 Salient Features of Limestone Mine 2-7
2.4.2 Details of Land Use in ML Area 2-8
2.4.3 Topography and Drainage 2-9
2.5 Geology 2-11
2.5.1 Regional Geology 2-11
2.5.2 Local Geology 2-12
2.6 Exploration 2-15
2.7 Reserves & Grade 2-18
2.8 Mining Method 2-19
2.8.1 Drilling & Blasting 2-21
2.8.2 Production Rate & Life of the Mine 2-22
2.8.3 Extent of Mechanization 2-23
2.8.4 Disposal of Waste 2-23
2.9 Use of Limestone 2-23
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2.10 Mineral Beneficiation 2-24
2.11 Conceptual Plan 2-24
2.12 Progressive Mine Closure Plan 2-25
2.13 Land Use Pattern 2-27
2.14 Manpower 2-27
2.15 Water and Waste Water management 2-28
2.16 Working Depth and Ground Water Table 2-29
2.17 Site Service 2-30
2.18 Electricity Requirements 2-30
2.19 Environmental Control Measures 2-30
CHAPTER 3 DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT 3-1 to 3-54
3.1 Introduction 3-1
3.2 Study Area 3-1
3.2.1 Study Period 3-1
3.2.2 Method of EIA Study 3-1
3.3 Baseline Environment 3-2
3.3.1 Scope of Baseline Data Collection 3-2
3.4 Baseline Environment Status 3-3
3.5 Air Environment 3-3
3.5.1 Meteorology & Climatology 3-3
3.5.2 Ambient Air Quality 3-6
3.5.2.1 Methodology Adopted for Air Quality Survey 3-6
3.5.2.2 Analysis of Baseline Concentrations 3-11
3.5.2.3 Conclusion 3-14
3.6 Noise Environment 3-14
3.6.1 Noise Levels in Study Area 3-14
3.6.2 Noise Level Results 3-17
3.7 Water Environment 3-17
3.7.1 Water Resources 3-18
3.7.2 Water Quality 3-18
3.7.3 Baseline Results 3-20
3.8 Land Environment 3-21
3.8.1 Land Utilization Pattern in the Study Area 3-21
3.8.2 Physiography of the Study Area 3-24
3.8.3 Seismicity of the Study Area 3-24
3.9 Soil Environment 3-25
3.9.1 Soil Quality 3-25
3.9.2 Criteria Adopted for Selection of Sampling Locations 3-26
3.9.3 Methodology of Sampling 3-26
3.9.4 Soil Sampling Locations 3-26
3.9.5 Baseline Results 3-29
3.10 Traffic Density 3-29
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3.11 Biological Environment 3-30
3.11.1 Introduction 3-30
3.11.2 Objectives 3-30
3.11.3 Period of the Study and Study Area 3-31
3.11.4 Methodology 3-31
3.11.5 Floral Study 3-31
3.11.6 Faunal Study 3-38
3.12 Socio Economic Environment 3-42
3.12.1 Study Area at a Glance 3-42
3.12.2 Objectives 3-42
3.12.3 Methodology 3-43
3.12.4 Demographic Profile of the Study Area 3-43
3.12.4.1 Population Profile 3-43
3.12.4.2 Distribution of Population 3-44
3.12.4.3 Social Structure 3-46
3.12.4.4 Literacy Profile 3-47
3.12.4.5 Occupational Structure 3-48
3.12.5 Infrastructural Facilities and Amenities 3-49
3.12.5.1 Education Facility 3-49
3.12.5.2 Medical & Health Facility 3-50
3.12.5.3 Source of Water 3-50
3.12.5.4 Communication Facilities 3-50
3.12.5.5 Transportation Facility 3-51
3.12.6 Social Issue & Needs 3-51
3.12.7 Socio-Economic Observations in the Study Area 3-53
3.12.8 Major Issues in the Region 3-53
3.12.9 Action Plan 3-54
CHAPTER 4 ANITCIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATION
MEASURES
4-1 to 4-13
4.1 General 4-1
4.2 Identification of Environmental Impact Due to the
Proposed Project
4-1
4.3 Land Environment 4-3
4.3.1 Anticipated Impact 4-3
4.3.2 Mitigations Measures 4-3
4.4 Water Environment 4-3
4.4.1 Anticipated Impact 4-3
4.4.2 Mitigations Measures 4-4
4.5 Air Environment 4-5
4.5.1 Anticipated Impact 4-5
4.5.2 Mitigations Measures 4-9
4.6 Noise Environment 4-10
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4.6.1 Anticipated Impact 4-10
4.6.2 Mitigation Measures 4-10
4.7 Biological Environment 4-11
4.7.1 Anticipated Impact 4-11
4.7.2 Mitigation Measures 4-11
4.8 Socio-Economic Environment 4-12
4.8.1 Positive Impact 4-12
4.8.2 Adverse Social Impact 4-12
4.8.3 Mitigation Measures 4-12
4.9 Impact on Places of Tourist/Religious/Historical Importance 4-13
4.10 Logistics System of the Area due to the Project 4-13
CHAPTER 5 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES 5-1
5.1 Alternative Technology 5-1
5.2 Factors behind the selection of Project Site 5-1
5.3 Alternate Site 5-1
CHAPTER 6 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM 6-1 to 6-4
6.1 General 6-1
6.2 Methodology of Monitoring Mechanism 6-1
6.3 Environmental Monitoring Cell 6-1
6.4 Environmental Schedule and Parameters 6-2
6.5 Reporting Schedule 6-3
6.6 Environmental Laboratory 6-3
6.7 Budgetary Provision for Environmental Monitoring 6-3
6.8 Environmental Policy of the Company 6-4
CHAPTER 7 ADDITIONAL STUDIES 7-1 to 7-11
7.1 General 7-1
7.2 Public Consultation 7-1
7.3 Risk Assessment 7-1
7.3.1 Risk Analysis and Control Measures 7-1
7.4 Disaster Management Plan (DMP) 7-4
7.5 Social Impact Assessment, R&R Action Plan 7-10
CHAPTER 8 PROJECT BENEFITS 8-5
8.1 Introduction 8-1
8.2 Environment Benefits 8-1
8.3 Employment Potential 8-1
8.4 Social Benefits 8-2
8.4.1 CSR Activities Already Carried Out 8-3
8.4.2 Future CSR Proposal 8-5
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8.5 Economic Benefits 8-5
8.6 Conclusion 8-6
CHAPTER 9 ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS 9-1 to 9-1
9.1 Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis 9-1
CHAPTER 10 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 10-1 to 10-7
10.1 Introduction 10-1
10.2 Purpose of EMP 10-1
10.3 Environmental Management Plan 10-1
10.3.1 Air Environment 10-1
10.3.2 Noise Environment 10-2
10.3.3 Water Environment 10-3
10.3.4 Water Conservation 10-3
10.3.5 Socio-Economic Environment 10-4
10.3.6 Biological Environment 10-4
10.3.7 Occupational Health & Safety 10-6
10.4 Environment Management Cell 10-7
10.5 Budgetary Provision for EMP 10-7
CHAPTER 11 SUMMARY & CONCLUSION 11-1 to 11-12
11.1 Introduction 11-1
11.2 Project Brief 11-1
11.3 Baseline Environment 11-3
11.4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts 11-3
11.5 Environmental Monitoring Programme 11-9
11.6 Project Benefits 11-10
11.7 Environment Management Plan 11-11
11.8 Conclusion 11-12
CHAPTER 12 DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS 12-1 to 12-1
12.1 Introduction 12-1
12.2 EIA Team Members 12-1
LIST OF TABLES
TABLE. NO DESCRIPTION PAGE NO.
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Brief Description of Project 1-4
1.2 Compliance of Terms of Reference 1-5
CHAPTER 2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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2.1 Year-wise Production Details 2-1
2.2 Coordinates of Mine Site 2-2
2.3 Aerial Distance of Importance Features from Mine Site in km
with Direction
2-2
2.4 Salient Features of the Mine Site 2-5
2.5 Salient Features of the Limestone Mine 2-7
2.6 Status of Land 2-8
2.7 Existing Landuse Pattern (In Ha.) 2-9
2.8 Regional Stratigraphic Sequence of the Rock 2-11
2.9 Summary Details of Old Core BHs Drilled in Lease 2-16
2.10 Details of the Reserve/Resources as on 01.01.2019 2-18
2.11 Details of Existing Quarry 2-19
2.12 Year-wise Production Calculation 2-22
2.13 Details of Mining Machinery 2-23
2.14 Calculation of Financial Assurance 2-25
2.15 Landuse Pattern 2-27
2.16 Manpower Required for Management and Supervision 2-27
2-17 Water Requirement for ML Area 2-28
2-18 Proposed Working Depth at Mine Site 2-29
CHAPTER 3 DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT
3.1 Observed Meteorological Data 3-4
3.2 Details of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring 3-7
3.3 Analytical/Measurement Methods 3-8
3.4 Summary of Ambient Air Quality Results 3-9
3.5 Results of Free Silica in PM10 3-10
3.6 Ambient Noise Quality Monitoring Location 3-15
3.7 Summary of Ambient Noise Quality Results 3-16
3.8 Details of Water Sampling Locations 3-18
3.9 Summary of Ground Water Sample Analysis Results 3-18
3.10 Summary of Surface Water Sample Analysis Results 3-19
3.11 Land Utilization Pattern within 10 Km Radius Area 3-21
3.12 Existing Landuse Pattern (In Ha.) 3-23
3.13 Landuse Pattern 3-24
3.14 Details of Soil Sampling Locations 3-26
3.15 Standard Soil Classification 3-27
3.16 Soil Analysis Results 3-28
3.17 List of Trees Observed in Core Zone (10x10m) 3-33
3.18 List of Trees Observed in Buffer Zone (10x10m) 3-33
3.19 List of Shrubs observed in Core Zone (5x5m) 3-34
3.20 List of Shrubs observed in Buffer Zone (5x5m) 3-35
3.21 List of Herbs observed in Core Zone (1x1m) 3-36
3.22 List of Herbs observed in Buffer Zone (1x1m) 3-37
3.23 Systematic Lists of Birds in Study Area 3-39
3.24 List of Mammals in the Buffer Zone 3-39
3.25 Amphibians and Reptiles in the Study Area 3-40
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3.26 Major Features in the Study Area 3-40
3.27 Population Composition of Study Area 3-43
3.28 Distribution of Population 3-45
3.29 Distribution of Population by Social Structure 3-46
3.30 Literacy Profile of the Study Area 3-46
3.31 Occupational Structure of the Study Area 3-49
3.32 Educational Facilities in the Study Area 3-50
3.33 Medical Facilities in the Study Area 3-50
3.34 Medical Facilities in the Study Area 3-50
3.35 Communication Facilities in the Study Area 3-51
3.36 Transportation Facilities in the Study Area 3-51
3.37 Focus Group Discussion Details 3-52
CHAPTER 4 ANITCIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATION
MEASURES
4.1 Interactions between Project Activity and Environmental
Sensitivities
4-2
4.2 Waste Water Generation and Treatment/ Disposal 4-4
4.3 Sources of Pollutants 4-6
4.4 Emission Factors for Mining Operations used for Modeling 4-7
4.5 Result Summary of PM10 Concentration (µg/m2) 4-8
4.6 Result Summary of PM2.5 Concentration (µg/m2) 4-8
4.7 Result Summary of NOx Concentration (µg/m2) 4-9
CHAPTER 6 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM
6.1 Monitoring Schedule and Parameters 6-3
6.2 Budget for Environmental Monitoring Cost 6-4
CHAPTER 7 ADDITIONAL STUDIES
7.1 Factors, Detailed Analysis of Causes and Control Measures 7-2
7.2 Emergency Responses 7-6
CHAPTER 8 PROJECT BENEFITS
8.1 CSR Activities Carried Out During Last Three Years 8-3
8.2 Summary of Proposed Action Plan with Budget of CER 8-5
CHAPTER 10 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
10.1 Suggested Plant for Green Belt/ Plantation 10-5
10.2 Afforestation Programme in the 2 year plan period and
conceptual period
10-6
10.3 Cost of Provision for Environmental Protection Measures 10-8
CHAPTER 12 DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS
12.1 List Of Consultant Engaged 12-2
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LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE. NO DESCRIPTION PAGE NO.
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Lease Boundary of ML No. 2015 1-1
CHAPTER 2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
2.1 Location Map 2-3
2.2 Key Map 2-4
2.3 All Corner Coordinates of the Mining Lease Area 2-5
2.4 Topographical Map Showing 10 km Radius 2-6
2.5 Photographs of the ML Area 2-7
2.6 Surface Plan of ML 2-10
2.7 Drainage Map 2-11
2.8 Geological Plan 2-14
2.9 Geological Cross Section 2-15
2.10 Surface Plan 2-20
2.11 Flow Sheet Indicated Different Stages of Mining Operations 2-21
2.12 Conceptual Plan & Sections 2-24
2.13 Financial Area Assurance Plan 2-26
2.14 Water Balance Diagram for the Mine Site 2-28
2.15 Proposed Working Level at Mine Site 2-30
CHAPTER 3 DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT
3.1 Study Area within 10 KM Radius (Index Plan) 3-2
3.2 Wind Rose Diagram 3-5
3.3 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Location Map 3-8
3.4 Photographs of AAQ Sampling Stations 3-11
3.5 Ambient Noise Quality Monitoring Location Map 3-15
3.6 Photographs of Ambient Noise Quality Monitoring 3-17
3.7 Water Sampling (Ground + Surface) Location Map 3-19
3.8 Sample Collection for Water Quality 3-20
3.9 Land Use/ Land Cover Pattern of the Study Area 3-22
3.10 Satellite Imagery of the Study Area 3-23
3.11 Map of Seismic Zone Classification of India 3-25
3.12 Soil Quality Sampling Location Map 3-27
3.13 Photographs of Soil Sampling 3-29
3.14 Demographic Map of Study Area 3-45
3.15 Photographs of Public Interaction 3-52
CHAPTER 4 ANITCIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATION
MEASURES
4.1 Isopleths of PM10 Concentration in 10 km Radius from the
Mine Site
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4.2 Isopleths of PM2.5 Concentration in 10 km Radius from the
Mine Site
4-8
4.3 Isopleths of NOX Concentration in 10 km Radius from the
Mine Site
4-9
4.4 Transportation Route from Mines to CCI Factory through
CCI’S Own Road
4-14
CHAPTER 6 ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PROGRAMME
6.1 Environmental Monitoring Plan 6-2
CHAPTER 7 ADDITIONAL STUDIES
7.1 Identification of Hazards in Open Cast Mine 7-4
7.2 On-site Emergency Chart 7-10
7.3 Off-site Emergency Chart 7-11
CHAPTER 8 PROJECT BENEFITS
8.1 Photographs of CSR Initiatives 8-4
CHAPTER 10 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
10.1 Existing Rainwater Harvesting 10-3
10.2 Environmental Management Cell 10-7
LIST OF ANNEXURES
S.NO NAME
I Approved Term of References (TORs)
II Copy of Lease Deed
III Copy of Renewal Letter of Mine
IV Meteorological Data – Pre monsoon (March –May, 2019)
V Ambient Air Quality Results- Pre monsoon
VI Ambient Noise Quality Results
VII Drinking Water Standards (IS: 10500-2012)
VIII List of Flora in Study Area
IX QCI- NABET Certificate
X QCI- NABL Certificate
XI Questionnaire for Environmental Appraisal
XII Copy of Approved Mining Plan
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ABBREVIATIONS
AAQS Ambient Air Quality Standards
AAQM Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
BCA Benefit Cost Analysis
BCM Billion Cubic Meters
BOD Biological Oxygen Demand
CBA Cost Benefit Analysis
COD Chemical Oxygen Demand
CCI Cement Corporation of India Limited
CGWB Central Ground Water Board
CHC Community Health Centre
CRZ Coastal Regulation Zone
CSR Corporate Social Responsibility
DG Diesel Generator
DMP Disaster Management Plan
EAC Expert Appraisal Committee
EC Environment Clearance
EIA Environmental Impact Assessment
EMP Environment Management Plan
GMEC Global Management And Engineering Consultants
HC Hydrocarbon
IMD India Meteorological Department
KLD Kilo Litre Per Day
MoEF&CC Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
NAAQS National Ambient Air Quality Standards
NABET National Accreditation Board for Education and Training
PHC Primary Health Centre
PM Particulate Matter
PUCC Pollution Under Control Certificate
QRA Quantitative Risk Analysis
RA Risk Assessment
SPCB State Pollution Control Board
SPM Suspended Particulate Matter
SROI Social Return on Investment
ToR Term of Reference
WMP Waste Management Plan
WPA Wildlife Protection Act
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
Cement Corporation of India Limited (CCI) is having three mining leases in
Injepalli, Sedam & Madkal Village, Sedam Taluka, Kalaburgi District, Karnataka.
These lease details are given below:
S. No. ML No. Lease Area (In
Hect.) Near Village Classification
1. 2015 119.64 Injepalli & Sedam Non Forest Land
2. 1880 68.91 Sedam & Madkal Non Forest Land
3. 1339 52.81 Sedam & Injepalli Non Forest Land
The above mining leases are contiguous and adjacent to each other. The
mining operations are planned on a contiguous working basis as such. Limestone
from these mines is being supplied to CCI cement plant, Kurkunta located about
approx. 5.0 km from mine site.
This project pertains to getting Environmental Clearance for Karigatta limestone,
ML No. 2015 for an extent of 119.64 Ha.
As per the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification dated 14th
September 2006 as amended till date, the proposed project falls under
‘Category A Project’ under activity ‘1(a)’ as the total area is >100 Ha. The
proposed project lies within the interstate boundary of Telangana and
Karnataka, which is about 2.2 km towards ENE from the mine site. It necessitates
obtaining the prior Environmental Clearance from MoEF&CC.
1.1 PROJECT PROFILE
Cement Corporation of India Limited (CCI) has proposed Limestone mining
project in order to meet the requirement of Limestone (Which is the basic raw
material for manufacturing of cement) for their existing cement plant located in
Kurkunta, Karnataka. This project pertains to mining of limestone with peak
production capacity of about 1.0 MTPA area of 119.64 ha located at near
village Injepalli & Sedam, Sedam taluka in Kalaburgi district of Karnataka. This
mine is the captive source for supply of limestone to its cement Plant. Total cost
of the proposed project is Rs. 360 lakhs.
Proposed mine site is located near Village Injepalli about 6.0 km far from Sedam.
SH-10 is passing ~ 1.0 km from the said mine. The village habitation in Injepalli is
about 2.5 km towards West of this mine. The Kurgunta cement plant of Company
is at Kurgunta at a distance of 5 km from Mine Site and along SH-10.
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Salient Features of the Project Site:
S. No. Features Details
1. Village, Tehsil, District,
State
Sedam and Injepalli, Sedam, Kalaburgi,
Karnataka
2. Latitude (N) & Longitude
(E)
17° 9' 9.80" N to 17° 8' 16.3" N
77° 20' 49.93" E to 77° 19' 54.35" E
3. Altitude 438-493 m above MSL
4.
Topography
The topography around the mining lease
area is slightly undulating with a northerly
gentle gradient.
5. Nearest Water Bodies Within lease area
6. Nearest Highway S.H. – 10, 1.60 km, SW
7. Nearest Railway Station Kurgunta R.S., 5.30 km, NE
8. Nearby Industries Birla Shakti Cement Plant, 4.30 km, W
9. Nearest Village Injepalli, 2.60 km, W
10. Nearest Town Kurgunta, 4.60 km, NNE
11. Inter-State Boundary Karnataka – Telangana, 3.40 km, ENE
12. Nearest Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
(Hyderabad), 115 km, E
13. Nearby Forest Mailwar R.F., 6.90 km, ESE
14. Historical Places Malkhed Fort, 20 .00 km, WNW
Salient Features of the Limestone Mine:
S. No. Description Details
1. Name of the mine lease M.L. No. 2015
2. Extent of mine lease area 119.64 Ha.
3. Location & Coordinates Sedam and Injepalli Village
17° 9' 9.80" N to 17° 8' 16.3" N
77° 20' 49.93" E to 77° 19' 54.35" E
4. Elevation ,MSL 438-493 m above MSL
5. Type of ML area Non-forest land and Non -agricultural
land
6. Proposed capacity of mine 1.0 Million TPA limestone production
7. Expected life of mine 49.45 years @ keeping max 1.0 MTPA
production/ annum
8. Method of mining Opencast Mechanized with deep hole
drilling and blasting
9. Geological reserves 97296363 Tons
10. Mineable Reserves 50785488 Tons
11. Average stripping ratio
(Limestone: OB)
1.0 : 0.1
12. Ultimate pit level (Plan
period)
444 MSL
13. Safety zone 7.5 m around ML boundary
14. Working hours 7 Hr. in 300 days of operation in a year
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15. No. of Benches 3
16. Max. bench height 7 m
17. Bench Width 17 m
18. Working bench angle 70°
19. Overall final pit slope 45°
20. Water requirement 20 KLD
21. Source of water For Domestic – Tanker Water Supply
For others – fulfilled from mine pit
22. Power requirement Approx. 40 KW (Combined)
23. Source of power Karnataka State Electricity Board
24. Manpower requirement 36 Nos.
25. Transport of Limestone Tippers/Dumpers
1.2 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT
As part of Environmental Impact Assessment study, CCI Limited initiated steps to
carry out Environmental Impact assessment over a radial distance of 10 km
around the mine during summer season of 2019, covering the months of March
to May.
Climatology & Meteorology:
The region experiences four seasons: Hot dry Summer (March – June), Monsoon
(July – September), Post –monsoon (October – November) and winter
(December – February). May is generally the hottest month; the mean daily
maximum temperature being 37.0°C. January is the coldest month with the
mean daily maximum temperature at 27.0°C. The average annual rainfall in the
Kalaburgi district is 886 mm with about 95% occurring during June – September.
The predominant wind directions during this period were from W-ENE.
Air Environment:
Air quality monitored at 8 locations indicates that the concentrations of PM10,
PM2.5, SO2, NOx and CO are within the limits of the Ambient Air Quality Standards
(2009) (AAQS) as expected for undeveloped rural areas. The sources of air
pollution in the region are vehicular traffic, dust arising from unpaved village
roads and domestic fuel burning.
Noise Environment:
Eight monitoring locations were selected to assess the noise levels in the study
area. Noise levels recorded were found to be in the range of 47.4 to 67.2 dB (A)
during daytime and in the range of 38.4 to 60.3 dB (A) during night time.
Water Environment:
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Five ground water and five surface water samples each were collected in and
around the study area. Ground water samples were drawn from hand pumps in
villages. The results of ground water analysis satisfy the permissible limits of the IS:
10500 (2012) Drinking Water – Specification.
Soil Environment:
Five soil samples were collected within 10 km radial distance of the study area
and were analyzed to study the soil quality. Monitoring data shows that the
texture of soil at all locations is Sandy Clay Loam.
Biological Environment:
From the study it has been observed that there are no endangered, endemic or
threatened species.
1.3 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
The method of mining is opencast mechanized involves extraction of underneath
minerals, along with related operations viz. vehicular movement etc. Drilling and
blasting will be required. The environmental parameters likely to be affected by
this mining project and mitigating measures are discussed below:
Environmental
Parameters
Impact Mitigating Measures
Air Quality Increased vehicular
movement due to
transportation of mineral
and waste gets dust air
borne.
Fugitive dust emissions from
mining operations as
drilling, blasting,
excavation, crushing,
Screening etc.
Proper maintenance of
vehicles, water spraying on
haul roads, use of dust
extractors will reduce the air
borne dust.
Controlled Blasting will be
done.
Noise Quality Operation of various
mining machinery
generates noise.
Development of green belt
around mining area, proper
maintenance of machinery,
personal protective gears.
These measures will keep the
noise within permissible limits.
Scientific blasting shall be
there.
Water Quality No discharge of effluents
water from the mine.
Working will not intersect
ground water level.
There is no process plant.
Mining will be done at a
shallow depth above ground
water level and there is no
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run of water from the mine.
Landscape and
Landuse Pattern
Land will be degraded
due to
mining
Soil will be separately
stacked. Waste will be
backfilled simultaneously
after confirmation of non-
availability of mine able
mineral. Soil will be used for
backfilling purposes.
Soil Quality Opencast mining will entail
the removal of soil.
Soil will be stacked
separately and spread
evenly over backfilled areas
for plantation
Flora and Fauna No endangered endemic
species are found in study
area.
The mine lease area is waste
land with no vegetation. Thus
there shall not be any
adverse impact on biological
environment due to the
mining.
Proposed plantation will
more than compensate the
floral environment.
Human
Settlement
No human settlement in
mine area and no human
displacement will be there.
No adverse impact
anticipated.
No measures required.
Socio-economic
profile
The mining activity
changes the socio
economic profile of the
region.
The economic condition of
people of the area is poor.
Mining in this lease will
generate more employment
and improve the socio-
economic condition of the
people.
1.4 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME
CCI Ltd. will ensure the implementation of measures within the mine area and
carryout efficient monitoring. The mine management has planned extensive
pollution control and environmental conservation measures with a capital
investment of Rs 14.4 Lacs and recurring budget of Rs. 5.76 Lacs per annum.
Effectiveness of pollution control measures adopted for mining will be regularly
checked under Environmental Monitoring Programme. The location of sampling,
frequency & analysis of environmental attributes will be as per the guidelines of
CPCB / SPCB.
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Monitoring Schedule and Parameters:
S.
No. Particulars
Parameters for
Monitoring
Duration
of Station
Monitoring
Frequencies Location
1. Air Emission
PM10, PM2.5,
SO2, NOX and
CO
24 hr Twice in a
year
One location
inside and
four outside
2. Noise
Spot Noise
level recording
Leq (day), Leq
(night), Leq
(dn)
8 hr Twice in a
year
One location
inside and
four outside
3.
Surface &
Ground
Water
Physical,
Chemical Grab
Twice in a
year
One location
inside and
four outside
4. Soil Sampling
Physico-
chemical
parameters
and metals
Grab Twice in a
year
Plantation
areas
5. Waste
Management
Handling and
disposal as per
approved
Mining Plan
-- Regular Mine lease
area
6. Health Total health
parameters --
Initial
Medical
Examination
(IME) and
Periodic
Medical
Examination
– Once in a
five year
All
employees
1.5 EMP EXECUTION TEAM
The experienced personnel in environmental management and pollution control
will be appointed on contractual basis and environmental monitoring activities
will be carried out through MoEF approved laboratory. The EMP Execution Cell will
be headed by the Mine Co-Coordinator and he will be assisted by the personnel
from different levels. Mine Manager, Mine Engineer, Foreman, Geologist,
Environmental Consultant & Horticulturist (On contract basis), HR Manager,
Plantation staff will be integral part of the EMP execution cell and will be
responsible for the effective implementation.
1.6 PROJECT BENEFITS
As responsible corporate citizens, CCI Ltd. has always given top most priority for
Corporate Social Responsibility in CCI vision and philosophy.
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The project proponent has carried out beneficial social welfare activities to
improve the social and physical infrastructure of the local area. They have
conducted community need assessment surveys around the project site to
identify the areas which need development and improvement under CSR
activities. CCI is having a full-fledged CSR coordinator at corporate office to take
care of all the CSR activities of their group.
1.7 CONCLUSION
CCI will implement the environmental management plan and will take up various
socio economic development activities to have the positive impact on the
surroundings.
The mining project has proven/ will prove beneficial to the local people as direct
and indirect employment opportunity has been/ will be generated. There is/ will
be increase in revenue generation to the government by way of royalty and
government taxes etc. Further improvement in infrastructure will take place like
education, roads, availability of drinking water, medical facilities in adjacent
villages.
There is/will be no significant pollution of air, water, soil and noise. Regular
monitoring of all the components of environment has been/will be done.
Increased social welfare measures taken by the company has brought/ will bring
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 GENERAL
Cement Corporation of India Limited (CCI) is having three mining leases in
Injepalli, Sedam & Madkal Village, Sedam Taluka, Kalaburgi District (Karnataka).
These lease details are given below:
S. No. ML No. Lease Area (In
Hect.)
Near Village Classification
1. 2015 119.64 Injepalli & Sedam Non Forest Land
2. 1880 68.91 Sedam & Madkal Non Forest Land
3. 1339 52.81 Sedam & Injepalli Non Forest Land
The above mining leases are contiguous and adjacent to each other. The
mining operations are planned on a contiguous working basis as such.
The lease boundary of ML No. 2015 is show below:
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Limestone from these mines is being supplied to CCI cement plant, Kurkunta
located about approx. 5.0 km from mine site.
This project pertains to getting Environmental Clearance for Karigatta limestone,
ML No. 2015 for an extent of 119.64 Ha.
1.2 PURPOSE OF THE REPORT
Cement Corporation of India Limited (CCI) has initiated action towards
obtaining environmental clearance. As per the Environment Impact Assessment
(EIA) Notification dated 14th September 2006 as amended till date, the proposed
project falls under „Category A Project‟ under activity „1(a)‟ as the total area is
>100 Ha. This EIA report addresses the environmental impacts of the proposed
project and proposes the mitigation measures for the same.
CCI has presented the project details to MoEF&CC Expert Appraisal Committee
during its 3rd meeting held during June 25th -26th, 2019 for production capacity
of 1.0 MTPA area of 119.64 ha seeking the Terms of Reference (TOR) for the
preparation of EIA report. During the meeting, MoEF’s Expert Appraisal
Committee for mining projects has deliberated in detail regarding the proposed
location and also defined the TOR. Subsequently issued letter No J-
11015/112/2018-IA.II (M) dated 30th August, 2019 mentioning the discussed TORs.
EIA/EMP has been prepared as per the approved TOR in line with the above
letter and will be made available to public for comments and concerns. A copy
of TOR letter is given in Annexure-I.
Draft EIA/EMP report was submitted to KSPCB and public hearing / consultation
process held on 11.09.2020 at near the proposed project site at CCI Colony,
Near Temple, Kurkunta Village, Sedam Taluka, Kalaburgi District, Karnataka
through District Collector - Kalaburgi District, District Regional Officer, Karnataka
State Pollution Control Board, Kalaburgi District, along with the representatives
from Cement Corporation of India, the consultants, press fraternity and the
public after following mandatory procedures.
This Final EIA/EMP report is prepared incorporating the public hearing
proceedings. The elaborate details of public hearing along with proceedings
and minutes of Public Hearing are furnished in Para 7.2 in Chapter-VII and
Annexure – 11.
This report is prepared based on ‘General Structure of EIA’ given in Appendix III
and IIIA of EIA Notification dated 14thSeptember 2006 amended till date.
1.3 IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT PROPONENT
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Cement Corporation of India Limited (CCI) was incorporated as company
wholly owned by Government of India on 18th January 1965 with the principal
objective of achieving self sufficiency in cement production in the country. Since
then it has grown in stature to many plants spread over Karnataka, Telangana,
Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Assam.
CCI is having one of it cement plant at Kurkunta, Kalaburgi district, Karnataka for
production of cement with capacity of 2.0 Lakhs MT per annum. Lime stone
requirement of this cement plant is met from various leases of CCI in the region.
Karigatta limestone mine (ML No. 2015) is one of the captive mines located in
Sedam taluka, Kalaburgi district to meet their limestone requirement.
CCI is at present having three operating units with an installed capacity of 14.46
lakhs MT per annum. In line with the advancement in cement technology CCI
had been adopting the latest one with one million tonne plants at Tandur.
Bokajan unit at Assam is under expansion.
CCI manufactures various types of cements like Portland Pozzolana Cement
(PPC), Portland Slag Cement (PSC) & Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) of
varying grades viz. 33, 43, 53 and 53S (special grade cement for manufacture of
sleepers for Indian Railways) grades. Under strict quality control with the brand
name of CCI Cement. The company has cement plants/ grinding units at the
following locations.
CCI Cement Plants Locations:
Kurkunta in Karnataka (Dry process) (Plant is shut down)
Tandur in Telangana (Dry process)
Adilabad in Telangana (Dry process)
Mandhar in Chhattisgarh (Wet process)
Akaltara in Chhattisgarh (Dry process)
Neemuch in Madhya Pradesh (Dry process)
Okhla Industrial Area in Delhi (Grinding unit; produces around 5 million MT
of cement annually)
Charkhgi in Dadri Haryana (semi-dry process)
Rajban in Himachal Pradesh (Dry process)
Bokajan in Assam (Dry process)
The Kurkunta cement plant was established in the year 1972. It is located at
Kurkunta which is situated about 60 Kms from Kalaburgi, 150 Kms from
Hyderabad and about 5 Kms from Kurkunta Railway Station. The cement plant
has dry process klin having clinker capacity of 600 TPD. The limestone
requirement of Kurkunta cement plant is mostly met from Karigatta limestone
mines.
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Correspondence Address of the Applicant:
M/s Cement Corporation of India Limited
Core- V, Scope Complex, 7 Lodhi Road,
New Delhi – 110003
Telephone No. -011-24365358
Email: miningccitandur@gmail.com
1.4 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT AND ITS IMPORTANCE TO THE COUNTRY
& REGION
1.4.1 Brief Description of the Project
The Karigatta Limestone Mine, over an extent of 119.64 Ha of lease no 2015 in S
No. 489/1 of village- Injepalli & Sedam of Sedam (T) in Kalaburgi District of
Karnataka was granted in favor of M/s Cement Corporation of India vide
no.CI/69/EMI/1965/ dated 04/12/1965. The same was executed on 3.05.1966.
The Government of Karnataka has first renewed the mining lease from 03-05-
1986 to 27-06-1996 in favor of M/s Cement Corporation of India. The same was
executed on 21-05-1986.The copy of lease deed is annexed herewith as
Annexure- II.
The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act 2015
came into force 12.01.2015.Vide Gazette of India dated 03.12.2015. (Mining by
Government Company) Rules, 2015 was enforced under tenure of the mining
leases for minerals granted to a govt. company before 12.01.2015 shall be
granted for a period of 50 years from the 1st grant, which was expired on
03.05.2016.
The Mining operation was stopped from November 1998 due to company
financial/operational crises as decided by the M/s Cement Corporation of India.
The Govt. of Karnataka has renewed the mining lease as requested by Cement
Corporation of India Limited, Sedam taluka, Kalaburgi district, Karnataka, vide
letter dated 18.04.03. Renewal license for Sedam Taluka village Injepalli and
Sedam area of 119.64 Ha for extraction of Limestone vide letter no.
Min/Geo/Land/82/11-12 dated 03.02.2012. The copy of renewal letter of mine is
enclosed in Annexure –III.
The company has applied for Environmental Clearance for proposed production
capacity 1.0 MTPA of limestone and Term of Reference (TOR) issued by the EAC,
MoEF&CC, New Delhi vide its Letter No. J-11015/112/2018-IA.II (M) dated 30th
August, 2019.
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The description of project is given in Table 1.1
Table 1.1: Brief Description of Project
S. No. Details Description
1. Nature Mining of Limestone
2. Size Proposed Mining Capacity is 1.0 MTPA
3. Mining Lease Area 119.64 Hect.
4. Location Survey No. 489/1, Near Village: Injepalli &
Sedam, Taluka: Sedam, District: Karnataka
5. Project Cost Rs. 3.6 Crore
6. Project Proponent Cement Corporation of India Ltd.
1.4.2 Importance of Project to the Country and the Region
Cement Corporation of India Limited (CCI) has proposed Limestone mining
project in order to meet the requirement of Limestone (Which is the basic raw
material for manufacturing of cement) for their existing cement plant located in
Kurkunta, Karnataka. This Plant was commissioned in the year 1972. This plant
had played key role in the development of the area by providing suitable
livelihood to the local inhabitants. The cement based limestone mining industry
contributes significantly to the State Gross Domestic Product and provides
employment to thousands of workers directly or indirectly.
India has lot of potential for development in the infrastructure and construction
sector and the cement sector is expecting a large growth. Some of the recent
major government initiatives such as development of 98 smart cities are
expected to provide major boost to the cement sector and thereby to limestone
mining sector.
1.5 ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE
This project falls under “category A” as per MoEF&CC Notification, Because of
mining lease being more than 100 Ha. Hence Form-1, proposed ToR and
Feasibility report were submitted to EAC, MoEF&CC for prescribing ToR for
preparartion of EIA/EMP report. The Environmental Clearance process for the
proposed mining project will comprise a maximum of three stages. These stages
in sequential order as:
Stage (1) – Scoping
Stage (2) – Public Consultation
Stage (3) – Appraisal
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1.6 TERM OF REFERENCE (TOR)
The report is in compliance with the Terms of Reference (TOR) issued by the EAC,
MoEF&CC, New Delhi vide its letter no. J-11015/112/2018-IA.II (M) dated 30th
August, 2019. The pointwise compliance to the terms of reference is given in
Table 1.2.
Table 1.2: Compliance of Terms of Reference
S. No. Terms of Reference Compliance
1. Year-wise production details since 1993-94
should be given, clearly stating the highest
production achieved in any one year prior to
1993-94. It may also be categorically informed
whether there had been any increase in
production after the EIA Notification 1994
came into force, w.r.t. the highest production
achieved prior to1994. The production details
need to submit since inception of mine duly
authenticated by Department of Mines &
Geology, State Government.
Year-wise production details have
been given in Table 2.1 in Section-2.2
of Chapter-2, indicating highest
targeted production of 102278 TPA
of limestone in the year 1997-98.
After EIA notification, 2006 came into
force; the mine operation is closed
since year 1999 till date.
2. A copy of the document in support of the fact
that the proponent is the rightful lessee of the
mine.
Mining lease grant order, mining
lease deed, approved mine plan has
been issued in favor of lessee. A
copy of renewal lease deed of
119.64 hectare area as fact as
attached as Annexure No. III.
3. All documents including approved mine plan,
EIA and Public Hearing should be compatible
with one another in terms of the mine lease
area, production levels, waste generation and
its management, mining technology etc. and
should be in the name of the lessee.
The proponent name and other
technical details such as M.L. area,
Production capacity, quantity of
waste and its management and
mining technology in mine plan and
EIA, etc., are compatible with one
another.
4. All corner coordinates of the mine lease area,
superimposed on a High Resolution
Imagery/Toposheet, topographic sheet,
geomorphology and geology of the area
should be provided. Such an Imagery of the
proposed area should clearly show the land
use and other ecological features of the study
area (core and buffer zone).
Corner coordinates of the lease area
superimposed in Satellite image and
co-ordinates are given as Fig No –
2.3 in Chapter - 2.
5. Information should be provided in Survey of
India Toposheet in 1:50,000 scale indicating
geological map of the area, geomorphology
of land forms of the area, existing minerals and
mining history of the area, important water
Survey of India Toposheet showing
the land form, important water
bodies, streams, rivers and other
features is given as Fig No.3.1 of
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bodies, streams and rivers and soil
characteristics.
6. Details about the land proposed for mining
activities should be given with information as to
whether mining conforms to the land use policy
of the State; land diversion for mining should
have approval from State land use board or
the concerned authority.
The entire mine lease area of 119.64
Hectares is private patta lands
owned by CCI.
7. It should be clearly stated whether the
proponent Company has a well laid down
Environment Policy approved by its Board of
Directors? If so, it may be spelt out in the EIA
Report with description of the prescribed
operating process/procedures to bring into
focus any infringement/deviation/violation of
the environmental or forest norms/ conditions?
The hierarchical system or administrative order
of the Company to deal with the
environmental issues and for ensuring
compliance with the EC conditions may also
be given. The system of reporting of non-
compliances / violations of environmental
norms to the Board of Directors of the
Company and/or shareholders or stakeholders
at large, may also be detailed in the proposed
safeguard measures in each case should also
be provided.
Yes, CCI have a well laid down
approved
Environment Policy to identify any
deviation or violation of required
Environmental standards / norms
and take proper action. Also
Environmental Management Cell will
be in place for effective monitoring
and to ensure the implementation of
various environmental control
measures effectively and to oversee
various environmental management
schemes for air quality control, water
quality status, noise level control,
plantation programmes, social
development schemes, etc. in the
mines and the same is detailed in,
Chapter VI.
8. Issues relating to Mine Safety, including
subsidence study in case of underground
mining and slope study in case of open cast
mining, blasting study etc. should be detailed.
The proposed safeguard measures in each
case should also be provided.
Mining will be carried out by
mechanized opencast method with
drilling and blasting as per mining
plan/ Scheme with Progressive Mine
Closure Plan approved by Indian
Bureau of Mines.
Subsidence factor does not apply to
this project, as it is an opencast
mining.
Blasting and vibration study details
are given in Para 2.8.1 of Chapter- 2.
Various risks likely to arise due to
mining activities and the safeguard
measures are detailed in Para 7.3 of
Chapter 7.
9. The study area will comprise of 10 km zone
around the mine lease from lease periphery
The study area chosen for collecting
existing environmental status covers
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and the data contained in the EIA such as
waste generation etc. should be for the life of
the mine / lease period.
10 km radial distance from the
periphery of the lease area (Fig No -
3.1).
Data given in the report for
limestone, waste etc., is for the life of
the mine.
10 Land use of the study area delineating forest
area, agricultural land, grazing land, wildlife
sanctuary, national park, migratory routes of
fauna, water bodies, human settlements and
other ecological features should be indicated.
Land use plan of the mine lease area should
be prepared to encompass preoperational,
operational and post operational phases and
submitted. Impact, if any, of change of land
use should be given.
A map delineating all the features
such as Forests, Agricultural Land,
Grazing Land, Wildlife Sanctuary and
National Parks etc. has been
prepared and given in Figure- 3.9 of
Chapter-3.
Land use classification of 10km radius
study area around the mine site, is as
given in Table-3.11 of Chapter-3.
As per Approved Mine Plan, Land
use pattern for existing and Post-
operational phases is given in Table-
3.12 & 3.13 of Chapter-3.
11. Details of the land for any Over Burden Dumps
outside the mine lease, such as extent of land
area, distance from mine lease, its land use,
R&R issues, if any, should be given.
Since there is no overburden, no
mine development work & no O.B.
ratio was envisaged during the
period under review.
12. A Certificate from the Competent Authority in
the State Forest Department should be
provided, confirming the involvement of forest
land, if any, in the project area. In the event of
any contrary claim by the Project Proponent
regarding the status of forests, the site may be
inspected by the State Forest Department
along with the Regional Office of the Ministry to
ascertain the status of forests, based on which,
the Certificate in this regard as mentioned
above be issued. In all such cases, it would be
desirable for representative of the State Forest
Department to assist the Expert Appraisal
Committees.
There is no forest land involved in the
mine lease.
13. Status of forestry clearance for the broken up
area and virgin forestland involved in the
Project including deposition of net present
value (NPV) and compensatory afforestation
(CA) should be indicated. A copy of the
forestry clearance should also be furnished.
Forest clearance is not applicable in
this case as there is no forest land
involved.
14. Implementation status of recognition of forest
rights under the Scheduled Tribes and other
Not Applicable, as there is no forest
land involved.
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Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of
Forest Rights) Act, 2006 should be indicated.
15. The vegetation in the RF / PF areas in the study
area, with necessary details, should be given.
The vegetation in the RF/PF area is
given in Section-3.11 of Chapter-3 of
EIA report and a detailed list of Flora
is attached as Annexure–VIII.
16. A study shall be got done to ascertain the
impact of the Mining Project on wildlife of the
study area and details furnished. Impact of the
project on the wildlife in the surrounding and
any other protected area and accordingly,
detailed mitigative measures required, should
be worked out with cost implications and
submitted.
All necessary mitigative measures will
be
Implemented to ensure no impact
on the study area.
The study of flora & fauna has been
done in core as well as in buffer
zone; no negative impact on wildlife
of surrounding area has been
anticipated as the mining will be
confined to core zone only.
Biological study is given in
Chapter-3, of EIA/EMP report.
17. Location of National Parks, Sanctuaries,
Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife Corridors, Ramsar
site Tiger/Elephant Reserves/(existing as well as
proposed), if any, within 10 km of the mine
lease should be clearly indicated, supported
by a location map duly authenticated by Chief
Wildlife Warden. Necessary clearance, as may
be applicable to such projects due to proximity
of the ecologically sensitive areas as
mentioned above, should be obtained from
the Standing Committee of National Board of
Wildlife and copy furnished.
No ecologically sensitive features like
National parks, Sanctuaries, Wildlife
corridors, biosphere parks, etc., in
core or buffer zone of the project.
18. A detailed biological study of the study area
[core zone and buffer zone (10 km radius of the
periphery of the mine lease)] shall be carried
out. Details of flora and fauna, endangered,
endemic and RET Species duly authenticated,
separately for core and buffer zone should be
furnished based on such primary field survey,
clearly indicating the Schedule of the fauna
present. In case of
any scheduled-I fauna found in the study area,
the necessary plan along with budgetary
provisions for their conservation should be
prepared in consultation with State Forest and
Wildlife Department and details furnished.
Necessary allocation of funds for implementing
the same should be made as part of the
A detailed study of flora and fauna
composition in the core and buffer
zone of the project has been made
through primary field surveys. The
details are furnished in Para 3.11,
Chapter -3.
As per primary field surveys of flora &
Fauna, there is no endangered,
endemic, Schedule –I Specie within
the study area.
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project cost.
19. Proximity to Areas declared as ‘Critically
Polluted’ or the Project areas likely to come
under the ‘Aravali Range’, (attracting court
restrictions for mining operations), should also
be indicated and where so required,
clearance certifications from the prescribed
Authorities, such as the SPCB or State Mining
Dept. Should be secured and furnished to the
effect that the proposed mining activities
could be considered.
Not Applicable, No Critically Polluted
areas as notified by the Central
Pollution Control Board are located
within 10 km from the boundary of
mining lease.
The mining lease area does not fall
under ‘Aravali Range’.
20. Similarly, for coastal Projects, A CRZ map duly
authenticated by one of the authorized
agencies demarcating LTL. HTL, CRZ area,
location of the mine lease w.r.t CRZ, coastal
features such as mangroves, if any, should be
furnished. (Note: The Mining Projects falling
under CRZ would also need to obtain approval
of the concerned Coastal Zone Management
Authority).
Not Applicable, The project does not
attract clearance from Coastal
Regulation Zone Management
Authority
21. R&R Plan/compensation details for the Project
Affected People (PAP) should be furnished.
While preparing the R&R Plan, the relevant
State/National Rehabilitation & Resettlement
Policy should be kept in view. In respect of SCs
/STs and other weaker sections of the society in
the study area, a need based sample survey,
family-wise, should be undertaken to assess
their requirements, and action programmes
prepared and submitted accordingly,
integrating the sectoral programmes of line
departments of the State
Government. It may be clearly brought out
whether the village(s) located in the mine
lease area will be shifted or not. The issues
relating to shifting of village(s) including their
R&R and socio-economic aspects should be
discussed in the Report.
As per the Socio-Economic Survey,
no R&R Plan is envisaged; as there is
no displacement of people from
their respective areas.
22. One season (non-monsoon) [i.e. March - May
(Summer Season); October - December (post
monsoon season); December - February
(winter season)] primary baseline data on
ambient air quality as per CPCB Notification of
2009, water quality, noise level, soil and flora
and fauna shall be collected and the AAQ
and other data so compiled presented date-
wise in the EIA and EMP Report. Site-specific
The baseline data on micro-
meteorology, ambient air quality,
Water quality, noise level, soil and
flora & fauna are collected during
Summer Season (March 2019 – May
2019) and detailed in Para 3.5 to 3.12
of Chapter-3.
Monitoring stations was selected
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meteorological data should also be collected.
The location of the monitoring stations should
be such as to represent whole of the study
area and justified keeping in view the pre-
dominant downwind direction and location of
sensitive receptors. There should be at least
one monitoring station within 500 m of the mine
lease in the pre-dominant downwind direction.
The mineralogical composition of PM10,
particularly for free silica, should be given.
taking into account of pre-dominant
downwind direction and location of
sensitive receptors.
Free silica composition in PM10
sample has been done and the
values are found to be Below
Detectable Limit (DL – 0.97mg/m3)
which is well within the prescribed
limit of 5.0 mg/m3.
23. Air quality modeling should be carried out for
prediction of impact of the project on the air
quality of the area. It should also take into
account the impact of movement of vehicles
for transportation of mineral. The details of the
model used and input parameters used for
modeling should be provided. The air quality
contours may be shown on a location map
clearly indicating the location of the site,
location of sensitive receptors, if any, and the
habitation. The wind roses showing pre-
dominant wind direction may also be
indicated on the map.
Air quality modeling is carried out for
prediction of impact of the project
on the air quality of the area. The
same is presented under Para 4.2
and its sub- Para, of Chapter – 4.
Predicted maximum ground level
concentration of PM10 & NOx is
shown in Fig No - 4.1 & 4.2 and Table
No. 4.5 & 4.6.
24. The water requirement for the Project, its
availability and source should be furnished. A
detailed water balance should also be
provided. Fresh water requirement for the
Project should be indicated.
Water requirement for the project is
22 KLD. Water for domestic purpose
will be sourced the existing facility in
nearby mining lease, whereas water
for dust suppression and greenbelt
development will be sourced from
water stored in pit in adjoining
operative lease. Water Balance is
given in Table 2-17 & Fig No. 2.14, of
Chapter -2.
25. Necessary clearance from the Competent
Authority for drawl of requisite quantity of water
for the Project should be provided.
About 18 KLD water is required for
dust suppression and green belt
development, which will be made
available from pit water and about 2
KLD drinking water will purchase from
dug well nearby villagers. So, no
question of clearance arises.
26. Description of water conservation measures
proposed to be adopted in the Project should
be given. Details of rainwater harvesting
proposed in the Project, if any, should be
provided.
The detailed method of water
conservation is given in Section
10.3.4, on Chapter -10.
The area will be covered with
network of garland drains to divert
the surface runoff following the
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topography to meet the garland
drains in existence in the adjoining
ML area and in turn will be collected
at the rain water harvesting pond
already in existence.
27. Impact of the Project on the water quality,
both surface and groundwater, should be
assessed and necessary safeguard measures, if
any required, should be provided.
The impact on water quality on both
surface and ground water is
negligible as Limestone mining
activity does not generate any
waste-water.
28. Based on actual monitored data, it may clearly
be shown whether working will intersect
groundwater. Necessary data and
documentation in this regard may be
provided. In case the working will intersect
groundwater table, a detailed Hydro
Geological Study should be undertaken and
Report furnished. The Report inter-alia, shall
include details of the aquifers present and
impact of mining activities on these aquifers.
Necessary permission from Central Ground
Water Authority for working below ground
water and for pumping of ground water should
also be obtained and copy furnished.
Limestone mining is proposed by
mechanized opencast method with
drilling and blasting. At present the
depth of the mine is 23m in pit 1 and
the maximum depth at the end of
scheme period (2nd Year) will be 20
m. The groundwater level is 22-25 m
below surface level. Hence, mining
will not intersect the Groundwater
table. It is detailed in Section-2.16 of
Chapter-2 with working depth,
groundwater table data.
29. Details of any stream, seasonal or otherwise,
passing through the lease area and
modification / diversion proposed, if any, and
the impact of the same on the hydrology
should be.
There are no streams or any surface
water course passing through the
lease area.
30. Information on site elevation, working depth,
groundwater table etc. Should be provided
both in AMSL and BGL. A schematic diagram
may also be provided for the same.
Information on site elevation,
working depth, groundwater table
has been given in Table-2.18 &
schematic diagram has been shown
in Figure-2.15 of Chapter-2.
31. A time bound Progressive Greenbelt
Development Plan shall be prepared in a
tabular form (indicating the linear and
quantitative coverage, plant species and time
frame) and submitted, keeping in mind, the
same will have to be executed up front on
commencement of the Project. Phase-wise
plan of plantation and compensatory
afforestation should be charted clearly
indicating the area to be covered under
plantation and the species to be planted. The
details of plantation already done should be
given. The plant species selected for green belt
Greenbelt development plan is give
in Section 10.3.6 of Chapter -10.
Green belt will be developed by
planting
Indigenous/native plant species.
Since lease is new no plantation was
done in past.
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should have greater ecological value and
should be of good utility value to the local
population with emphasis on local and native
species and the species which are tolerant to
pollution.
32. Impact on local transport infrastructure due to
the Project should be indicated. Projected
increase in truck traffic as a result of the Project
in the present road network (including those
outside the Project area) should be worked
out, indicating whether it is capable of
handling the incremental load. Arrangement
for improving the infrastructure, if
contemplated (including action to be taken by
other agencies such as State Government)
should be covered. Project Proponent shall
conduct Impact of Transportation study as per
Indian Road Congress Guidelines.
Transportation of Limestone is
proposed by trucks/dumpers. Existing
road network will be sufficient and
able to handle the increased load.
Approx. 20 trips per day will be
generated due to proposed project;
however these trips will be
transported through the internal haul
roads of mine and existing approach
road through nearby lease leading
to cement plant, as the proposed
project is for supply of raw material
to cement plant no additional traffic
will be generated in public road.
33. Details of the onsite shelter and facilities to be
provided to the mine workers should be
included in the EIA Report.
Infrastructure facilities like site office,
first aid room, rest room and canteen
cum rest shed and site service will be
provided at quarrying site.
34. Conceptual post mining land use and
Reclamation and Restoration of mined out
areas (with plans and with adequate number
of sections) should be given in the EIA report.
Details of post-mining land-use are
given in Section-2.13 of Chapter-2.
35. Occupational Health impacts of the Project
should be anticipated and the proposed
preventive measures spelt out in detail. Details
of pre-placement medical examination and
periodical medical examination schedules
should be incorporated in the EMP. The project
specific occupational health mitigation
measures with required facilities proposed in
the mining area may be detailed.
Elaborate details in this respect are
furnished in Para 10.3 and its Sub
Para 10.3.7 in Chapter -10.
36. Public health implications of the Project and
related activities for the population in the
impact zone should be systematically
evaluated and the proposed remedial
measures should be detailed along with
budgetary allocations.
In this project Occupational health
surveillance program for employees
will be carried out in compliance to
Mines Act, 1952 & Rules 1955, mines
conference of safety promotions.
Elaborate details in this respect are
furnished in Para 10.3.7 & Table -10.3
in Chapter -10, indicating pubic
implications of the project and
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related activities for the population
in the impact zone.
37. Measures of socio economic significance and
influence to the local community proposed to
be provided by the Project Proponent should
be indicated. As far as possible, quantitative
dimensions may be given with time frames for
implementation.
Cement Corporation of India Limited
has implemented good corporate
social responsibility activities (CSR)
around their project site. The
proponent has spent about approx.
Rs. 20 lakhs under various CSR
activities from the year 2016 – 2019.
The details are given in Para 4.7 in
Chapter – 8 and Para 10.3.5 in
Chapter -10.
38. Detailed environmental management plan
(EMP) to mitigate the environmental impacts
which, should inter-alia include the impacts of
change of land use, loss of agricultural and
grazing land, if any, occupational health
impacts besides other impacts specific to the
proposed Project.
EMP is given in Chapter10
39. Public Hearing points raised and commitment
of the Project Proponent on the same along
with time bound Action Plan with budgetary
provisions to implement the same should be
provided and also incorporated in the final
EIA/EMP Report of the Project.
It will be incorporated after public
hearing
40. Details of litigation pending against the project,
if any, with direction /order passed by any
Court of Law against the Project should be
given.
No litigation is pending against the
project
41. The cost of the Project (capital cost and
recurring cost) as well as the cost towards
implementation of EMP should be clearly spelt
out.
The total estimated cost of the
project is Rs. 360 Lakhs. Towards EMP
measures Rs. 14.4 Lakhs is spent
under capital cost. Besides, Rs.5.76
Lakhs per annum will be spent under
recurring cost.
The cost of project and EMP cost has
been given in Section-10.5 of
Chapter-10.
42. A Disaster Management Plan shall be prepared
and included in the EIA/EMP Report.
Disaster Management and Risk
Assessment Plan has been prepared
and incorporated in Chapter-7.
43. Benefits of the Project if the Project is
implemented should be spelt out. The benefits
of the Project shall clearly indicate
environmental, social, economic, employment
potential, etc.
Project benefits are given in
Chapter-8.
44. The activities and budget earmarked for The project cost is Rs. 336 Lakhs. As
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Corporate Environmental Responsibility (CER)
shall be as per Ministry's O.M No 22-65/2017-IA.
II (M) dated 01.05.2018 and the action plan on
the activities proposed under CER shall be
submitted at the time of appraisal of the
project included in the EIA/EMP Report.
per the TOR point No. 44, 1.0%
project cost is to be marked for
Corporate Enterprise Responsibility
(CER) based on local need.
Accordingly, Rs. Detailed Action
plan with budgetary allocation will
be prepared against Points raised in
Public hearing.
45. The Action Plan on the compliance of the
recommendations of the CAG as per Ministry's
Circular No. J-11013/71/2016-IA.I (M), dated
25.10.2017 needs to be submitted at the time
of appraisal of the project and included in the
EIA/EMP Report.
Complied
46. Compliance of the Ministry’s Office
Memorandum No. F: 3-50/2017-IA.III (Pt.), dated
30.05.2018 on the judgment of Hon’ble
Supreme Court, dated the 2nd August, 2017 in
Writ Petition (Civil) No. 114 of 2014 in the matter
of Common Cause versus Union of India needs
to be submitted and included in the EIA/EMP
Report.
Complied
47. Besides the above, the below mentioned
general points are also to be followed: -
a. All documents to be properly referenced with
index and continuous page numbering.
All documents are properly
referenced with index and
continuous page numbering
b. Where data are presented in the Report
especially in Tables, the period in which the
data were collected and the sources should
be indicated.
Complied
c. Project Proponent shall enclose all the
analysis/testing reports of water, air, soil, noise
etc. using the MoEF&CC/NABL accredited
laboratories. All the original analysis/testing
reports should be available during appraisal of
the Project.
Data of Air, soil and noise are given
in Chapter-3.
d. Where the documents provided are in a
language other than English, an English
translation should be provided.
Complied
e. The Questionnaire for environmental appraisal
of mining projects as devised earlier by the
Ministry shall also be filled and submitted.
Please refer Annexure - XI
f. While preparing the EIA report, the instructions
for the Proponents and instructions for the
Consultants issued by MoEF vide O.M. No. J-
11013/41/2006-IA.II (I) dated 4th August, 2009,
It will be complied
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which are available on the website of this
Ministry, should be followed.
g. Changes, if any made in the basic scope and
project parameters (as submitted in Form-I and
the PFR for securing the TOR) should be
brought to the attention of MoEF&CC with
reasons for such changes and permission
should be sought, as the TOR may also have to
be altered. Post Public Hearing changes in
structure and content of the draft EIA/EMP
(other than modifications arising out of the P.H.
process) will entail conducting the PH again
with the revised documentation.
Will be complied in case of any
changes
h. As per the circular no. J-11011/618/2010-IA. II (I)
dated 30.5.2012, certified report of the status of
compliance of the conditions stipulated in the
environment clearance for the existing
operations of the project, should be obtained
from the Regional Office of Ministry of
Environment, Forest and Climate Change, as
may be applicable.
This is case fresh granted lease and
no EC has been granted yet.
i. The EIA report should also include (i) surface
plan of the area indicating contours of main
topographic features, drainage and mining
area, (ii) geological maps and sections and (iii)
Sections of the mine pit and external dumps, if
any, clearly showing the land features of the
adjoining area.
Mining plan is attached as
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1.7 POST ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE MONITORING
Environmental Monitoring Program shall be implemented for the proposed
mining operations in post environmental clearance phase also. Environmental
monitoring program include (i) Environmental Surveillance (ii) Analysis &
Interpretation of Data (iii) Prepartation of reports to support environmental
management system and (iv) Compliance of EC time to time. A comprehensive
environmental surveillance shall be carried out by the project proponet.
Monitoring report will be directly sent to the regulatory authorities. The monitoring
data genertaed on routine basis shall serve as tools for:
(i) Enviromental status of the area
(ii) Performance of the environmental protection measures
(iii) Overall effectiveness of EMP. The monitoring program also includes the
action plan in case of emergency, so that appropriate measure may be
taken.
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1.8 GENERIC STRUCTURE OF THE REPORT
The EIA Report presents the existing baseline scenario, assessment and
evaluation of the environmental impacts that may arise during the construction
and operation period. Following impact prediction, required mitigation
measures and Environmental Monitoring Plan have been formulated. The
content of the remainder part of the report is as follows:
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Project Description
Chapter 3: Description of the Environment
Chapter 4: Pollution Sources, Impact Prediction & Impact Assessment
Chapter 5: Specific Studies
Chapter 6: Environment Monitoring Program
Chapter 7: Additional Studies
Chapter 8: Project Benefits
Chapter 9: Environmental Management Plan
Chapter 10: Summary & Conclusion
Chapter 11: Disclosure of Consultant
1.9 COST OF THE PROJECT
The total cost of project is estimated as Rs. 360 Lakhs
1.10 STATUS & STAGE OF REGULATORY CLEARANCES
Regulatory Clearance Status
Mining Plan with
Progressive Mine Closure
Plan
Approved by Indian Bureau of Mines, Bangalore
vides Letter No. 279/333/92/BNG Dtd. 22/03/2019.
Terms of Reference Issued by MoEF&CC vide letter no. J-
11015/112/2018-IA.II (M) dated 30th August, 2019.
Public Consultation Draft EIA/EMP report was submitted to KSPCB and
public hearing / consultation process held on
11.09.2020.
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2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
2.1 ABOUT THE PROJECT
Cement Corporation of India Limited (CCI) has proposed Limestone mining
project in order to meet the requirement of Limestone (Which is the basic raw
material for manufacturing of cement) for their existing cement plant located in
Kurkunta, Karnataka. This project pertains to mining of limestone with peak
production capacity of about 1.0 MTPA area of 119.64 ha located at near
village Injepalli & Sedam, Sedam taluka in Kalaburgi district of Karnataka. Total
cost of the proposed project is Rs. 360 lakhs.
2.2 TYPE OF THE PROJECT
The subject project is a mining project. CCI proposes to limestone production of
Karigatta limestone mine about production capacity of 1.0 MTPA to meet the
limestone requirement of Cement Plant located away by approx. 5.0 km from
mine site.
Life of the mine @ keeping max 1.0 million Tonnes per annum of production for
the mineral reserves of 50.79 million tonnes would be 51 years. The mining lease
was executed on 03.05.1996.
The year-wise production details since year 1993-94 from these leases are given
in Table 2.1.
Table 2.1: Year-wise Production Details
Year Production Quantity (Tonnes)
1993-94 39680
1994-95 42180
1995-96 50510
1996-97 20117
1997-98 102278
1998-99 48480
1999-2000 to 2018-19 Nil
2.3 LOCATION OF THE PROJECT
The Karigatta Limestone Mine, over an extent of 119.64 Ha falls within the Survey
of India G.T Sheet No. 56 G/04 & 56 G/08, Injepalli & Sedam village, Sedam
Taluka, Kalaburgi district, Karnataka State. The geographical location of the
mine is given in Table No. 2.2.
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Table 2.2: Coordinates of Mine Site
Pillars Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
A 17° 9'07.10"N 77°19'54.35"E
B 17° 9'09.80"N 77°20'12.80"E
C 17° 8'57.02"N 77°20'26.65"E
D 17° 8'50.43"N 77°20'49.93"E
E 17° 8'27.62"N 77°20'43.28"E
F 17° 8'29.21"N 77°20'34.71"E
G 17° 8'16.03"N 77°20'31.74"E
H 17° 8'17.17"N 77°20'27.03"E
I 17° 8'27.45"N 77°20'32.34"E
J 17° 8'30.61"N 77°20'29.95"E
K 17° 8'29.80"N 77°20'21.85"E
L 17° 8'30.52"N 77°20'15.40"E
M 17° 8'46.90"N 77°20'08.95"E
N 17° 8'50.75"N 77°20'01.03"E
The average altitude of ML area is about 438-493 m above MSL.
Fig-2.1 shows the location of the ML area. Proposed mine site is located near
Village Injepalli about 6.0 km far from Sedam. SH-10 is passing ~ 1.0 km from the
said mine. The village habitation in Injepalli is about 2.5 km towards West of this
mine. The Kurgunta cement plant of Company is at Kurgunta at a distance of 5
km from Mine Site and along SH-10. Distance of some important features from
the mine site is given below in Table 2.3. Key map showing the location of various
features around the ML area is shown in Fig-2.2.
Table 2.3: Aerial Distance of Important Features from Mine Site in km with
Direction
Features Name Aerial Distance
Airport Rajiv Gandhi International
Airport
115 km; E
Railway Lines Kurgunta R.S 5.0 km; NNE
National Highway Nil Nil
State Highway SH-10
SH-122
SH-15
1.0 km; S
2.3 km; W
6.6 km; NW
Densely Populated or
Built up area
Sedam Town 5.7 km; NW
The proposed project lies within the interstate boundary of Telangana and
Karnataka, which is about 2.2 km towards ENE from the mine site.
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All Corner coordinates of the ML Area superimposed on Google sheet is
enclosed as Fig-2.3. Salient locational features of ML Area given in Table – 2.4
and Fig-2.5 show the study area 10 km radius around the ML Area.
Fig 2.1: Location Map
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Fig 2.3: All Corner Coordinates of the Mining Lease Area
Table 2.4: Salient Features of the Mine Site
Features Details
Altitude 438-493 m above MSL
Latitude (N) &
Longitude (E)
17° 9' 9.80" N to 17° 8' 16.3" N
77° 20' 49.93" E to 77° 19' 54.35" E
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Village, Tehsil,
District, State
Sedam and Injepalli, Sedam, Kalaburgi, Karnataka
Max. Temp., 0C 37
Min. Temp., 0C 27
Relative Humidity, % 36-46
Annual Rainfall, mm 886 mm
Topography The topography around the mining lease area is slightly
undulating with a northerly gentle gradient.
Nearest Water Bodies Within lease area
Nearest Highway S.H. – 10, 1.60 km, SW
Nearest Railway
Station
Kurgunta R.S., 5.30 km, NE
Nearby Industries Birla Shakti Cement Plant, 4.30 km, W
Nearest Village Injepalli, 2.60 km, W
Nearest Town Kurgunta, 4.60 km, NNE
Inter-State Boundary Karnataka – Telangana, 3.40 km, ENE
Nearest Airport Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (Hyderabad), 115 km, E
Nearby Forest Mailwar R.F., 6.90 km, ESE
Historical Places Malkhed Fort, 20 .00 km, WNW Note: All distances mentioned in the above table are aerial distances
Fig 2.4: Topographical Map showing 10 km Radius
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Fig 2.5: Photographs of the ML Area
2.4 Details of Mine Operations
2.4.1 Salient Features of Limestone Mine
Mine development and extraction of limestone at the desired capacity will
commence after getting Environmental Clearance (EC) from MoEF&CC, New
Delhi and Consent to Establish and Consent to Operate from Karnataka State
Pollution Control Board (KSPCB). The salient features of the mine lease area are
presented in Table- 2.5.
Table 2.5: Salient Features of the Limestone Mine
S. No. Description Details
1. Name of the mine lease M.L. No. 2015
2. Extent of mine lease area 119.64 Ha.
3. Location & Coordinates Sedam and Injepalli Village
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17° 9' 9.80" N to 17° 8' 16.3" N
77° 20' 49.93" E to 77° 19' 54.35" E
4. Elevation ,MSL 438-493 m above MSL
5. Type of ML area Non-forest land and Non -agricultural
land
6. Proposed capacity of mine 1.0 Million TPA limestone production
7. Expected life of mine 51 years @ keeping max 1.0 MTPA
production/ annum
8. Method of mining Opencast Mechanized with deep hole
drilling and blasting
9. Geological reserves 97296363 Tons
10. Mineable Reserves 50785488 Tons
11. Average stripping ratio
(Limestone: OB)
1.0 : 0.1
12. Ultimate pit level (Plan
period)
444 MSL
13. Safety zone 7.5 m around ML boundary
14. Working hours 7 Hr. in 300 days of operation in a year
15. No. of Benches 3
16. Max. bench height 7 m
17. Bench Width 17 m
18. Working bench angle 70°
19. Overall final pit slope 45°
20. Water requirement 20 KLD
21. Source of water For Domestic – Tanker Water Supply
For others – fulfilled from mine pit
22. Power requirement Approx. 40 KW (Combined)
23. Source of power Karnataka State Electricity Board
24. Manpower requirement 36 Nos.
25. Transport of Limestone Tippers/Dumpers
Source: Mine Plan
2.4.2 Details of Land Use in ML Area
The total ML areas of 119.64 ha, for which approval have been obtained from
Karnataka government. The type of mine land is given in Table-2.6 and land use
pattern of mine lease is given in Table-2.7.
Table 2.6: Status of Land
S. No. Type of Land Area in Ha
1. Forest land --
2. Govt. land – Waste --
3. Govt. land – Grazing --
4. Pvt. Agriculture Irrigated land --
5. Pvt. Agriculture Non- Irrigated
land
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Total 119.64
Source: Mine Plan
Table 2.7: Existing Landuse Pattern (In Ha)
S. No. Particulars Present Land use
1. Area under mining 11.72
2. Storage for Top Soil Nil
3. Waste Dump Site Nil
4. Mineral Storage Nil
5. Infrastructure – Workshop,
Administrative Building etc.
0.50
6. Roads 1.19
7. Railway Nil
8. Other to specify (Plantation) 0.10
9. Magazine 0.03
Sub Total 13.54
Area Remained Untouched 106.1
Total Area 119.64
Source: Mine Plan
2.4.3 Topography and Drainage
The topography around the mining lease area is slightly undulating with a
northerly gentle gradient. Within the mining lease area, the limestone deposit lies
in the form of dome shaped hill having slopes all around. The maximum RL in the
lease area is 493.29 above MSL at the top of the Karigatta hill and the minimum
RL is 438.00 m in the north- west part. The surface plan showing all the surface
features of ML area has been prepared and is show in Fig-2.6.
The drainage is generally radial in nature in the mining lease area due to the
topography control. Minor streams existing in the mining lease area seasonal with
surface flow restricted to the rainy season only. The important river in the area is
Kagna which is a perennial stream flowing about 8-10 kms north of the lease
area. Another small river called Kamlavati flows from south to north about 3 kms
from the ML area. No PWD road passes through the lease area. The drainage
map is shown in Fig-2.7.
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Fig 2.6: Surface Plan of ML
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Fig 2.7: Drainage Map
2.5 GEOLOGY
2.5.1 Regional Geology
The area around Kurkunta is mainly occupied by the rocks of Bhima series. It is
considered equivalent to Kurnool of the Lower vindhyans.
The regional general stratigraphic succession is as follows:
Table 2.8: Regional Stratigraphic Sequence of the Rock
Cuddapah Basin Bhima Basin
I Upper ---- ----
Vindhayan System I Middle ---- ----
I Lower Kurnool System Bhima Series
--------------------------------Eparchean Unconformity------------------------------
Mahadevan (1946) has classified the Bhima Series
Dharwar System
Upper ( 550ft) Black blue and purple shale’s with local sandstone at the
bottom and flaggy limestone at the top
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Middle (450 ft) Creamy, grey, bluish and buff limestone and flaggy
limestone.
Lower (350 ft) Sandstones and green and purple shale’s
The bottom beds are conglomeritic while the top most bed is
calcareous
Bhima Series
Middle Bhima Series Upper Band : Pink limestone with fawn patches and a chart
horizon
Middle Band: light grey to fawn limestone.
Lower Band : Grey Limestone
Lower Bhima Series Interbedded limestone and purple shale
2.5.2 Local Geology
The area within the mining lease area falls in the middle Bhima Series. The rock
sequence based on geological investigation has been established as follow.
Middle Bhima Series Upper Band Pink limestone with fawn patches
and a chert horizon
Middle Band Light grey to fawn limestone
Lower Band Grey Limestone
Lower Bhima Series Inter bedded limestone and purple shale
Lithological Characteristics of various rock formations occurring in the mining
lease area are given below.
Purple Shale:
The shale is not exposed in the mining lease area but outcrop 1km to its east. This
is the lower most formation of the lower bhimas, thickness of these shales horizon
was depth 20 to 41 meters. The average thickness of shale was 20 meters were
established based on the core drills. The shale is fine grinned and purple in color.
Its upper contact is gradational with over line inter bedded limestone and shale.
The Limestone depth persistence was proved under the statutory rules.
Interbedded Limestone and Shale:
This horizon is only a gradational faces between the shale of lower bhimas and
limestone of the middle bhimas and is not a formation by itself. This Horizon is not
encountered in the mining lease area. It has been encountered in all boreholes
drills in the three leases. It consists of alternate layers of limestone and purple
shale. This is not suitable for cement manufactured.
Greenish Grey Limestone:
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This is a thin band of limestone lying between the interbedded limestone and
shale horizon and the overlying lower band limestone. This formation is not
exposed in the mining lease area and is found in the bore holes drill in the area.
Lower Band Limestone:
This is the major Cement grade limestone band in the mining lease area and vast
regional distribution. This band is encountered in the entire three leases. In lease
number 1339 & 1880 (Lease II and III) it occurs under soil covered whereas in
lease No.2015 (Lease – 1). It is partly exposed and partly under the middle band
limestone. The limestone is medium to fine grained and grey in color. Bedding
joints and stylolites are found in this band because of which the rocks break
along the bedding planes on blasting.
Middle Band Limestone:
This band overlies the lower band and is distinguished from the lower band by its
color and chemical composition. It is light grey to fawn in color and is harder
than the lower band limestone. This band is found in lease –I only and has
outcrops on the hill slopes. A very small portion of it extends into the southern
part of lease-III. This is a low grade limestone and cannot be used directly for
cement manufacture and needs blending.
Upper Band Limestone:
This band is the upper most horizons and occurs on top of the Karigatta hill in
lease-I in the form of a capping. The limestone of this band is fine grained and
pink in color with fawn patches. The limestone is cement grade.
Black Cotton soil:
Most part of the mining lease area is covered by a thin layer of black cotton soil.
The black cotton soil has a thickness ranging between 0-2.0 mts, the average
thickness being around 1 Mtr. Soil forms the only overburden/top soil in this area.
The litho-stratigraphic of the several litho units depicted and mapped in the area
is presented below.
Black Cotton soil- 1.00mtr
Gray Limestone- 35-40mtr.
Purple shale- 20.0mtr
Geological Plan and Cross Sections are given as Fig-2.8 & 2.9.
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Fig 2.8: Geological Plan
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Fig 2.9: Geological Cross Section
2.6 EXPLORATION
In order to prove the persistence of limestone about Twenty two (29) numbers of
vertical bore holes (Core) have been made in 200×200 meters grid interval in the
year 1965-2018, out of which twenty two (22) numbers were drilled in between
1965-1993, and seven numbers (7) are drilled in 200 x 400 meters grid interval in
the year 2018. The summary details of Core BHs drilled in lease are given in Table-
2.9 & 2.10.
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Table 2.9: Summary Details of Old Core BHs Drilled in Lease
S. No. BH No. Collar
RL
Location
(co-ordinate)
Drilled
Depth(m) Lithology
1. BH-A/b 449.4 N17° 09' 05.4"
E77° 20' 00.8" 33.70
(0-30)m- Dark Grey
Limestone
(30-33)m- Purple Shale
2. BH-A/c 455.72 N17° 08' 05.3"
E77° 20' 07.7" 43.00
(0-37m)- Dark Grey
Limestone
(37-43)m- Purple Shale
3. BH-B/b 450.97 N17° 08' 58.9"
E77° 20' 02.1" 29.15
(0-22)m- Dark Grey
Limestone
(22-29.15)m- Purple Shale
4. BH- B/c 462.03 N17° 08' 58.8"
E77° 20' 08.9" 39.95
(0-38.0)m- Dark Grey
Limestone
(38.0-39.95)m- Purple
Shale
5. BH- B/d 470.44 N17° 08' 58.7"
E77° 20' 15.8" 45.95
(0-41.55)m- Dark Grey
Limestone
(41.55-45.95)m- Purple
Shale
6. BH-C/b 450.77 N17° 08' 52.4"
E77° 20' 02.0" 24.85
(0-21)m- Dark Grey
Limestone
(21-24.85)m- Purple Shale
7. BH-C/c 463.68 N17° 09' 52.3"
E77° 20' 08.9" 36.80
(0-34.31)m- Dark Grey
Limestone
(34.31 -36.80)m- Purple
Shale
8. BH-C/d 478.43 N17° 08' 52.1"
E77° 20' 15.7" 50.50
(0-48.01)m- Dark Grey
Limestone
(48.01 -50.50)m- Purple
Shale
9. BH-C/e 478.43 N17° 08' 52.1"
E77° 20' 22.6" 81.15
(0-46.79)m- Dark Grey
Limestone
(46.79 -81.15)m- Purple
Shale
10. BH-D/c 458.60
N17° 08' 53.0"
E77° 20' 46.3"
29.30
(0-26.55)m- Dark Grey
Limestone
(26.55 -29.30m- Purple
Shale
11. BH-D/d 478.44 N17° 08' 46.3"
E77° 20' 00.1" 47.40
(1-45.37)m- Dark Grey
Limestone
(45.37 -47.40)m- Purple
Shale
12. BH-D/e 489.40 N17° 08' 45.5"
E77° 20' 22.4" 64.80
(1-74.0)m- Dark Grey
Limestone
(74.0-64.8)m- Purple Shale
13. BH-D/f 489.49 N17° 08' 45.6"
E77° 20' 29.3" 56.60
(1-49.63)m- Dark Grey
Limestone
(49.63 -56.60)m- Purple
Shale
14. BH-D/h 472.82 N17° 08' 45.4"
E77° 20' 41.5" 38.00
(1-22)m- Dark Grey
Limestone
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(22-38.80)m- Purple Shale
15. BH-E/e 487.92 N17° 08' 39.1"
E77° 20' 22.5" 56.60
(1-22)m- Dark Grey
Limestone
(22-56.60)m- Purple Shale
16. BH-E/f 492.97 N17° 08' 39.1"
E77° 20' 29.2" 56.50
(1-22)m- Dark Grey
Limestone
(22-56.50)m- Purple Shale
17. BH-E/g 488.17 N17° 08' 39.0"
E77° 20' 35.9" 53.35
(1-22)m- Dark Grey
Limestone
(22-53.35)m- Purple Shale
18. BH-F/d 462.32 N17° 08' 32.8"
E77° 19' 13.5" 27.50
(1-26.43)m- Dark Grey
Limestone
(26.43 -27.50)m- Purple
Shale
19. BH-F/e 480.40 N17° 08' 32.6"
E77° 20' 22.2" 47.50
(1-41.7)m- Dark Grey
Limestone
(41.7 -47.50)m- Purple
Shale
20. BH-F/f 479.91 N17° 08' 32.5"
E77° 20' 29.1" 44.48
(0-37.65)m-Grey
Limestone
(37.65 -44.48)m- Purple
Shale
21. BH-F/g 482.13 N17° 08' 32.5"
E77° 20' 35.9" 43.45
(1-38.71)m-Grey
Limestone
(38.71 -43.45)m- Purple
Shale
22. BH-F/h 479.29 N17° 08' 32.4"
E77° 20' 42.7" 38.30
(1-35.86)m-Grey
Limestone
(35.86 -38.30)m- Purple
Shale
Total 988.83
Table 2.9: Summary Details of Core BHs Drilled in Lease
S. No. BH No. Collar
RL (m) DATE Location
Drilled
Depth(m) Lithology
1. BH-6 469.1 06.12.2018-
09.12.2018
N17° 08' 29.5"
E77° 20' 13.2"
33.00
0-01m)- BC soil
(1-23)m- Dark Grey Limestone
(23-33)m- Purple Shale
2. BH-7 476 06.12.2018-
10.12.2018
N17° 08' 28.5"
E77° 20' 27.5"
32.00
0-01m)- BC soil
(1-30)m- Dark Grey Limestone
(30-32)m- Purple Shale
3. BH-8 477.5 08.12.2018-
09.12.2018
N17° 08' 26.2"
E77° 20' 34.2"
33.00
(0-01m)- BC soil
(1-27)m- Dark Grey Limestone
(27-33)m- Purple Shale
4. BH-9 479.2 10.12.2018-
14.12.2018
N17° 08' 25.7"
E77° 20' 41.0"
38.00 (1-34)m- Dark Grey Limestone
(34-38)m- Purple Shale
5. BH-10 470.1 09.12.2018-
14.12.2018
N17° 08' 39.2"
E77° 20' 13.4"
38.00
0-01m)- BC soil
(1-30)m- Dark Grey Limestone
(30-38)m- Purple Shale
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6. BH-13
459.3
18.12.2018-
21.12.2018
N17° 09' 03.1"
E77° 20' 10.6"
45.00
0-01m)- BC soil
(1-35)m- Light Grey Limestone
(35-40)m-Variegated Limestone
Total 262
Future Exploration Programme:
Table 2.9: Summary Details of Proposed Bore Hole
Year Proposed Bore
Hole No. Location Depth(m)
2019-20
PCD-1 N170 09’ 07.4”
E770 19’ 54.2”
30/up to the depth
mineralization
PCD-2 N17 09 08.8
E77 20 12.8
30/up to the depth
mineralization
PCD-3 N17 08 45.1
E77 20 44.4
30/up to the depth
mineralization
PCD -4 N17 08 45.5
E77 20 49.3
30/up to the depth
mineralization
PCD-5 N17 08 38.7
E77 20 46.3
30/up to the depth
mineralization
PCD-6 N17 08 32.0
E77 20 44.3
30/up to the depth
mineralization
PCD-7 N17 08 42.5
E77 20 10.5
30/up to the depth
mineralization
2.7 RESERVES & GRADE
The limestone reserve as on 01.01.2019 is 50.79 Million Tonnes as per UNFC norms.
Keeping max 1.0 Million Tonnes of limestone production/ annum; so the
expected life of the mines would be around 51 years. Summary of the Reserves &
Resources as on 01.01.2019 is given in Table- 2.10.
Table 2.10: Details of the Reserve/ Resources as on 01.01.2019
Classification
UNFC
Code
Limestone
Quantity(MT)
Grade
A. Mineral Reserve
(1) Proved Mineral Reserve 111 50785488 CaO-46.69%
SiO2-10.59% (2) Probable Mineral Reserve 122 Nil
B. Remaining Resources
(1) Feasibility Mineral
Resources 221 5424438
CaO-46.34%
SiO2-10.36% 211 17101700
(2)Pre-feasibility Mineral
Resources 222 Nil
(3)Measured mineral resource 331 Nil
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(4)Indicated mineral resource 332 Nil
(5)Inferred mineral resource 333 23984738 CaO-46.62%
SiO2-10.76%
(6)Reconnaissance mineral
resource
334 Nil
Total Reserves + Resources 97296363
2.8 MINING METHOD
Mining operation is proposed to carry out by opencast fully mechanized method
of mining by making benches of height 7m with width 17 m and maintaining
working slope of 700.
The excavation is being carried out by the system of deep hole blasting along
with heavy earth moving machinery. The statutory permissions Permission for
adopting a system of deep hole blasting and or working opencast mines with
the help of heavy machinery under regulation 106 (2) (b) of MMR 1961.
In this region, where the limestone is medium hardness, hydraulic excavator is
being utilized as the principal loading equipment with combination of BEML/ L &
T dumpers having 35 tons capacity. The mineral being free form overburden
therefore there is no need for any mine development work during mining
operation except removal of sand. Hence entire ROM material is proposed to be
feed to crusher directly.
The Excavator, mounted with rock breakers are also utilized to carry out for
secondary fragmentations on limestone according to need. The secondary
drilling & blasting was completely eliminated as eco friendly manner.
For deep hole drilling, the wagon drill, 110 mm Ø, is being utilized along with the
diesel driven compressor having 450 cfm capacity. The excavation, loading and
transportation is proposed to be carried out by hydraulic excavator, loader,
dumper and trippers.
Presently, there is one quarries existing in lease. Details of same are given below
in Table -2.11. Surface plan showing the present mine position is given as Fig-
2.10. The flow sheet indicating the different stages of mining operations are
shown in Fig-2.11.
Table 2.11: Details of Existing Quarry
Quarry No. Area (In
Ha)
Length x Width x
Depth (m) Levels (mRL)
No. of
Benches
Q-1 11.72 697X293X23 m Top RL -459
Bottom RL-436.84 5
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Fig 2.11: Flow Sheet Indicated Different Stages of Mining Operations
2.8.1 Drilling & Blasting
Drilling
For primary drilling, the wagon drill having 110 mm diameter driven by
compressor (Portable diesel mounted) is utilize for deep hole for both
development and production.
For mining this type of limestone as the density are 2.5 and also keeping the
crusher input size, it was concluded that the following parameters are suitable &
economic.
Burden: 3.50 m
Spacing: 4.5 m
LIMESTONE
Drilling
Blasting
Loading by Shovel
Transportation by
Dumpers
Limestone Crusher
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Depth: A/c to height of the bench in due consideration of the topography. The
angle of inclination should less than 780 to 820. Sub grade drilling + 8% of the
depth of the bench. (7 m+0.56= 7.56 @ 7.5 m)
Types of Explosives & their Optimum Use
Various types of explosives such as ANFO, slurry, emulsion etc. will be used for
blasting. Since ANFO is cheaper and economical, it will be used as much as
possible except in rainy season. Delay detonators or Nonel detonating fuse will
be used since multi row system of firing will be carried out so as to reduce the
ground vibration, noise, fly rock etc. due to blasting. Sequential blasting
techniques using sequential blasting machine shall be used to reduce explosive
charge per delay to a minimum to reduce ground vibration.
Explosives Requirement
Charge ratio 1.1 kg per meter
Powder Factor 4.0 ton per kg of explosives (Avg.)
Total Explosive requirement required for planned production per annum
Base Charge @15% (Slurry Explosives –Class: 2) NG based material
Column xharge@85% (ANFO or Booster) Non Cap sensitive
Transport of Explosives
The explosive from the magazine to the mine shall be transported using licensed
explosive van.
Frequency of Blasting
The blasting activity is proposed to be carried out during day time (Lunch
Break).The frequency of blasting will be based on requirement of ROM/ Sized
chemical grade Limestone.
2.8.2 Production Rate & Life of the Mine
The proposed production for the scheme period is given below in Table 2.12.
Table 2.12: Year-wise Production Calculation
S.
No. Year
Pit
no.
Total
Tentative
Excavation
(Cum)
Top
Soil
(Cu
m)
OB/SB/IB
(Cum)
ROM
(Cu m) Mineral
reject
ROM/
Waste
Ratio
Total
(MT) Ore
(Cum)*
Mineral
reject
(Cum)
1.
2018-
19(Dec-
March)
Pit
-1 140900 7700 Nil 133200 Nil Nil Nil 333000
2. 2019-20 414600 14800 Nil 399800 Nil Nil Nil 999500
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Total 555500 22500 533000 1332500
* Tentative tonnage of the ore may be arrived by computing approximate bulk density (2.5)
and recovery factor (100%) as these data are variable and may be established on time series.
The limestone reserve as on 01.01.2019 is 50.79 Million Tonnes as per UNFC norms.
Keeping max 1.0 Million Tonnes of limestone production/ annum; so the
expected life of the mines would be around 51 years.
2.8.3 Extent of Mechanization
The machinery and equipment are proposed for the maximum targeted
production of approx. 3333 tonnes per day, the same is valid even for the plan
period. Mining shall be fully mechanized in view of the high production
envisaged. The mine will have to work for one shift (8 hours in a shift but effective
working hours of 7 hrs duration, on average) for 300 days a year. The detail of
total machinery deployed in mine is shown below in Table- 2.13.
Table 2.13: Details of Mining Machinery
S. No Equipment Make Model Capacity Number
1. Hydraulic
Excavator L&T/ Komatsu PC 450 2.6 m3 1
2. Dumper BEML/L & T -- 35 tones 6
3. Air Compressor Atlas-Cop XAH 110 450 cfm 1
4. DTH Drill Atlas-Cop BVB-25 110 mm 1
5. Tractor Bull
Dozer Johndeev -- 50 Hp 1
6. Service Van TATA-Utility -- --- 1
7. Ambulance Mahindra -- --- 1
8. Jeep Bolero -- 4 +1 Setter 1
9 Water Sprinkler TATA- HYWA -- 10 KL
148 Hp 1
10 Rock Breaker L & T -- 75 Ton/Hr 1
11. Explosives van Swaraj- Mazida -- 3 Ton 1
2.8.4 Disposal of Waste
No mineral reject is available. Waste is not available in from of inter-burden or
mineral reject, as the limestone produced from this mine will be for captive use
for cement manufacturing in the existing cement plant in the vicinity.
2.9 USE OF LIMESTONE
As mentioned earlier, limestone output from the mine will be used as a raw
material in the cement plant of M/s Cement Corporation of India Limited at
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2.10 MINERAL BENEFICIATION
No mineral beneficiation is required as there is no wastage in ROM.
2.11 CONCEPTUAL PLAN
Conceptual mine plan is prepared upto end of the mining scheme period taking
into consideration the present available reserves, excavation, recovery of ROM,
reclamation & rehabilitation and present guidelines. Based on present data &
assumptions the conceptual plan & sections is given in Fig- 2.12.
Fig 2.12: Conceptual Plan & Sections
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2.12 PROGRESSIVE MINE CLOSURE PLAN
The mine plan has been designed for the progressive closure of the mine, such
that after the cessation of mining operations, the rehabilitation measures
required are minimal. During plan period, out of the ML area of 119.64 ha, 21.78
ha shall be utilized. The progressive mine closure plan was prepared, under
which simultaneous reclamation measures of the land disturbed due to mining
and allied activities are proposed. The abandonment cost estimated during the
plan period is given in Table 2.14 and financial area assurance plan is given in
Fig-2.13.
Table 2.14: Calculation of Financial Assurance
S.
No Head
Area put on
use at start of
Scheme of
Mining
(In Ha.)
Additional
Requireme
nt during
Plan Period
(In Ha.)
Total
Area
(In Ha.)
Area
Considered as
fully Reclaimed
& Rehabilitate
(In Ha.)
Net Area
Considered
for
Calculation
(In Ha.)
A B C D E=C+D F G=E-F
1.
Area under
mining
including
bund
11.72 3.10 14.82 Nil 14.82
2. Storage for
top-soil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
3. Waste dump Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
4. Mineral
Storage Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
5.
Infrastructure
workshop,
administrative
building etc.
0.50 Nil 0.50 Nil 0.50
6. Roads 1.19 Nil
1.13
(0.06 Ha
is
merged
in
mining)
Nil
1.13
(0.06 Ha is
merged in
mining)
7. Railways Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
8. Tailing Pond Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
9. ETP Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
10.
Mineral
Separation
Plant
Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
11. Township
Area Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
Others
12. Plantation 0.10 4.0 4.10 Nil 4.10
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Magazine 0.03 Nil 0.03 Nil 0.03
Garland
Drain,
retaining wall
Nil 1.20 1.20 Nil 1.20
Grand Total 13.54 8.30 21.78 Nil 21.78 Source: Mine Plan
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Precise area for mining and allied activities: 22.48 ha.
Since it is an “A” Category mine, the financial assurance is Rs. 3, 00,000/- per
hectare under Rule 27 of MCDR 2017. The financial assurance here for the plan
period is 21.78 ha. X Rs. 3, 00,000/- = Rs. 65, 34,000.
2.13 LAND USE PATTERN
The present land use pattern, at the end of scheme period and the post mining
land use pattern is shown below in Table 2.15.
Table 2.15: Landuse Pattern
S. No. Activities
Present land use
pattern
(In Ha)
At the end of plan
period
(In Ha)
1. Area under mining 11.72 14.82
2. Storage for Top Soil Nil Nil
3. Waste Dump Site Nil Nil
4. Mineral Storage Nil Nil
5. Infrastructure – Workshop,
Administrative Building etc. 0.50 0.50
6. Roads 1.19 1.13
7. Railway Nil Nil
8. Other to specify (Plantation) 0.10 4.1
9. Magazine 0.03 0.03
10. Garland Drain, Retaining
Wall Nil 1.2
Sub Total 13.54 21.78
Area Remained Untouched 106.1 97.86
Total Area 119.64 119.64
2.14 MANPOWER
The following officials in accordance with the provisions of the MMR 1961 and
MCDR 2017 are proposed at the mines, a detail is given in Table -2.16.
Table 2.16: Manpower Required for Management and Supervision
S. No Description Qualification Number of
persons
1. Mines Manager
Graduate in Mining engineering with First
class Mine manager Certificate of
Competency under the Mines Act, 1952
1
2. Dy. /Assistant Mines
manager
Graduate in Mining engineering with
Second class Mine manager Certificate of
Competency under the Mines Act, 1952
2
3. Mining Engineer Graduate in Mining engineering with 5 years
experience under the MCDR, 2017. 1
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4. Geologist Master Degree in Geology with 5 years
experience under the MCDR, 2017. 1
5. Mine Foreman Diploma in Mining with Foreman Certificate
of competency, under the Mines Act, 1952 2
6. Mine mate SSLC with valid Mate Certificate under the
Mines Act, 1952 1
7. Mine Blaster SSLC with valid Blaster Certificate of
Competency under the Mines Act, 1952. 1
8. HEMM maintenance
Head
Graduate in Mechanical engineering with
10 years experience 1
9. HEMM maintenance
Supervisor/Foreman
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with 4
years experience. 2
10. Mechanics ITI holders with relevant field 4
11.
Skilled Operators &
face workers and
helpers
8th Standard.
According,
day to day
need.
2.15 WATER AND WASTE WATER MANAGEMENT
The water requirement for the domestic, mine machinery operations, dust
suppression and afforestation shall be 20 KLD. The break-up of water
requirements for different units in the proposed mine is given in Table- 2.17 and
the line diagram of water balance at mine site has been produced here in Fig
2.14.
Table 2.17: Water Requirement for ML Area
S. No. Particulars Quantity (In KLD)
1. Domestic 2
2. Water Sprinkling/ Dust Suppression 10
3. Green Belt/ Plantation 5
4. Misc. & Utilities 3
Total 20
Since the mining work is proposed to be in one shift and the requirement of fresh
water (domestic purpose) is 2.0 KLD; which will be completed through the supply
of water tankers from nearby areas. The drinking water will be supplied to the
persons working in the mines in suitable containers and also be kept at the rest
shelter, first aid station and other places through suitable taps.
Water requirement for sprinkling and gardening purposes are to the tune of 18
KLD and the requirement will be fulfilled from stored rain water in the within lease
pit.
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Fig 2.14: Water Balance Diagram for the Mine Site
Waste Water Generation & Disposal
There will be no waste water generation from mining activities. However, a small
amount of domestic waste water will be generated as a result of water used by
humans, which shall be disposed off into septic tank followed by soak pits.
2.16 WORKING DEPTH AND GROUNDWATER TABLE
The ground water table is 22-25 m below the surface level. At present the depth
of the mine is 23m in pit 1 and the maximum depth at the end of scheme period
(2nd Year) will be 20 m. There will be no adverse effect on the existing water
regime due to the mining activity in the area. The details of site levels and
ground water table are given in below in Table- 2.18 and Fig 2.15.
Table 2.18: Proposed Working Depth at Mine Site
S.
No. Particulars
Levels
MSL Bgl (m)
1. General Ground Level 446 -
2. Highest Elevation 493 47
3. Lowest Elevation 438 8
Rain Water
from Pit
Plantation
Dust
Suppression
5 KLD
10 KLD
Misc. & Utilities 3 KLD
18 KLD
Existing Facility
in nearby lease
area
Domestic
Sewage to Soak
Pit
2 KLD
1.5 KLD
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4. Water- Table (Pre-monsoon) 421 25
5. Water- Table (Post-monsoon) 424 22
6. 2nd Year Working 444 2
7. Ultimate Pit Limit 444 2
Fig 2.15: Proposed Working Level at Mine Site
2.17 SITE SERVICES
Common Infrastructure facilities in the form of mines office, store room, first aid
room, drinking water tank etc as per statutory requirement are proposed to be
installed within the proposed mine site.
2.18 ELECTRICITY REQUIREMENTS
This mine is a fully mechanized mine, all machineries are diesel operated and
power required for office, etc., will be drawn from Karnataka Electricity board.
2.19 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL MEASURES
Elaborate analysis on impacts and mitigation measures adopted is dealt in
Chapter IV.
Major environmental management methods adopted currently are given
below.
Periodical monitoring of air, water, soil, noise, etc.
Fugitive dust control measures like water sprinkling, plantation, etc.
OB dump stability betterment with vegetation, construction of garland
drain, etc.,
Plantation and green belt development in and around mining area.
Mined out area reclamation measures.
General Ground Level – 446 MSL
Pit Limit after 2 years – 444 MSL
Ultimate Pit Limit – 444 MSL
Ground Water Level – 421-424 MSL
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Social welfare schemes undertaken by project proponent.
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3.0 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT
3.1 INTRODUCTION
This chapter illustrates the description of the existing environmental status of the
study area with reference to the prominent environmental attributes. The study
area covers 10 km radius from project boundary. The existing environmental
setting is considered to adjudge the baseline environmental conditions, which
are described with respect to climate, hydro geological aspects, atmospheric
conditions, air quality, water quality, soil quality, ecology, landuse and socio-
economic profile of the study area. The baseline studies are carried out for
summer season of 2019, covering the months of March to May.
3.2 STUDY AREA
The study area covers 10 km radius of the project site falls in Survey of India G.T
Sheet No. 56 G/04 & 56 G/08 and is spread over S. No. 489/1 of Village – Injepalli
& Sedam, Taluka – Sedam, District- Kalaburgi, Karnataka. Study area map of
proposed is shown in Fig - 3.1.
3.2.1 Study Period
The baseline environmental quality represents the background scenario of
various environmental components in the study area.
CCI Limited initiated steps to carry out Environmental Impact assessment over a
radial distance of 10 km around the mine during summer season of 2019,
covering the months of March to May.
3.2.2 Methodology of EIA Study
The various steps involved in EIA study of this project site are divided into the
following phases:
Identification of significant environmental parameters and assessing the
existing status within the study area with respect to air, water, noise, soil,
ecology and socio-economic components of environment.
Study of various activities of the proposed project to identify the area’s
leading to impact/ change in environmental quality.
Quantification/ prediction of impact for the identified activities and to
study level of impact on various environmental components.
Evaluation of impacts after superimposing the predicted/ quantified
scenario over the baseline scenario.
Formulation of Environmental Management Plan for implementation in
the proposed project.
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Fig 3.1: Study Area within 10 KM Radius (Index Plan)
3.3 BASELINE ENVIRONMENT
3.3.1 Scope of Baseline Data Collection
The scope of baseline data collection with respect to project activity covers the
following environmental components:
Meteorology:
Collection of micro meteorological data on wind speed, wind direction,
temperature, relative humidity etc. on hourly basis continuously during the study
period.
Ambient Air Quality:
Collection of AAQ data at 8 AAQ stations for PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOX and CO.
Noise Environment:
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Collection of Noise levels at 8 locations on hourly basis to compute the day
equivalent and night equivalent.
Water Environment:
Water samples from 10 locations (5 Surface water & 5 Ground water samples)
within 10 km radius were collected for assessment of the existing physico-
chemical and bacteriological quality as available in the area.
Land Environment:
Soil Quality: Collection of soil samples from 5 locations within 10 km radius
of mine site for analysis of the physico- chemical characteristics.
Landuse and Land Cover: Assessment of Land use and land cover pattern
of the study area through Remote Sensing Technique.
Hydrology: Collection of information on surface water bodies to assess the
interference with project activities.
Hydro Geology: Collection of information on ground water status (quality,
quantity and ground water table) to assess impact of mining on
subsurface water bodies.
Ecology and Biodiversity:
Collection of primary data to understand baseline ecological status, important
floristic and faunal elements, sensitive habitats and rare species; from field
observations; collection of data from local villagers about importance and status
of plants and animals. Compare the data so generated with authentic past
records to understand changes with respect to proposed project; Identification
of sensitive locations or protected areas as per Wildlife Conservation and
Protection Act, 1972.
Socio-Economic Environment:
Collection of socio-economic status of various villages and amenities existing
within an area of 10 km around the project to determine the developmental
activities to be undertaken by the CCI authorities.
3.4 BASELINE ENVIRONMENT STATUS
The baseline environment quality represents the background environmental
scenario of various environmental components. The baseline quality monitored
reflects the emission from vehicular movement, industrial/ mining activities (if
any) and other local activities within 10 km radius of the study area.
3.5 AIR ENVIRONMENT
3.5.1 Meteorology & Climatology
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The meteorological data helps for appropriate interpretation of the baseline
status of the study area as well as for input into prediction models to evaluate air
quality dispersion. Chronological data on meteorological parameters also plays
an important role in identifying the general meteorological regime of the region.
The climate in the region shows broadly four seasonal variations, namely:
Winter : December – February
Summer : March- Mid June
Monsoon : Mid June – September
Post-monsoon : October – November
The tropical climate of the region is manifested in hot and humid summer,
moderate monsoon and mild winter seasons. The area enjoys warm climate from
middle of February and gradually temperature rises rapidly till May, the hottest
month with maximum temperature rising up to 420C during day time. The coldest
month is December. The onset of south west monsoon is in the month of June
which continues up to September with annual rainfall of 89 mm.
On-site monitoring was undertaken for various meteorological variables in order
to generate the site-specific data. Data was collected at site every hour
continuously from 1st March 2019 to 31st May 2019. The generated data then
compared with the meteorological data generated by nearest India
Meteorological Department (IMD) station located at Bangalore The available
meteorological data of IMD, Bangalore station has been collected and
analyzed. The details of the temperature, relative humidity and rainfall observed
during the study period are given in Table 3.1 and Wind rose diagram is shown in
Fig – 3.2. The detailed results are presented in Annexure -IV
Table 3.1: Observed Meteorological Data
Period
Temperature
(0C)
R. Humidity
(%) Rainfall
(mm)
Wind Speed
(km/h)
Max Min Max Min Max Min
March 2019 41.9 19.8 70 21 0.0 14 0.0
April 2019 43.4 24.8 79 19 4.8 8 0.0
May 2019 45.6 26.2 78 21 5.7 14 0.0
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3.5.2 Ambient Air Quality
The ambient air quality with respect to the study zone of 10 km radius around the
mine lease forms the baseline information. The prime objective of the baseline
air quality study was to assess the existing air quality of the area. This will also be
useful for assessing the conformity to standards of the ambient air quality during
the operation of mine. The study area represents mostly rural/residential
environment.
This section describes the selection of sampling locations, methodology adopted
for sampling, analytical techniques and frequency of sampling. Ambient air
quality monitoring has been carried out during 1st March to 31st May 2019
representing summer season.
3.5.2.1Methodology Adopted for Air Quality Survey
Selection of Sampling Locations
The baseline status of the ambient air quality has been assessed through a
scientifically designed ambient air quality-monitoring network. The design of
monitoring network in the air quality surveillance program has been based on
the following considerations:
Topography / terrain of study area
Populated areas within the study area
Residential/ sensitive areas within study area
Magnitude of surroundings industries
Predominant wind direction and wind pattern
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring (AAQM) stations were set up at 8 locations with
due consideration to the above mentioned points during to March – May 2019.
Table-3.2 gives the details of environmental setting around each monitoring
station. The locations of the selected stations with reference to the mine area
are given in the same table and shown in Fig-3.3 and representative
photographs are produced in Figure 3.4.
Frequency and Parameters for Sampling
Ambient air quality monitoring was carried out at a frequency of two days per
week for three months (March to May 2019) at each location representing pre-
monsoon season. Ambient air quality monitoring has been conducted at 8
locations within the study area of 10 km radial distance from the mine lease area
is presented in Table 3.2.
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With the above objective, the following parameters were analyzed at the
selected locations in the study area and results are compared with the
standards. The analytical measurement of each parameter is given in Table 3.3.
Particulate Matter (PM10)
Particulate Matter (PM2.5)
Sulphur Dioxide
Oxides of Nitrogen
Carbon Monoxide
Besides, the Silica content in the core zone was also evaluated.
The concentrations of various pollutants were processed for different statistical
parameters like minimum, maximum, mean and 98th percentiles. A summary of
ambient air quality results and free silica in PM10 are presented in Table 3.4 & 3.5
and the detailed results are presented in Annexure -V.
Table 3.2: Details of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Code Name of the
Station
Latitude
(N)
Longitude
(E)
W.R.T Monitoring
Location Selection
Criteria Direction
Distance
(km)
AAQ1
Near
Cement
Plant
17° 8'59.07"N 77°17'50.83"E 3.60 W Downwind
AAQ2 Sedam 17°10'52.29"N 77°16'37.11"E 6.60 NW Downwind
AAQ3 Within Lease
Area 17° 9'6.54"N 77°19'59.57"E
Within
Lease -- --
AAQ4 Kotlapur 17° 9'12.51"N 77°25'39.01"E 9.80 E Upwind
AAQ5 Mailwar
Azimpet 17° 8'31.15"N 77°24'49.64"E 8.70 E Upwind
AAQ6 Madkal 17° 9'44.27"N 77°21'26.94"E 2.90 NE Upwind
AAQ7 Imadapur 17° 5'58.54"N 77°19'38.98"E 5.80 S Crosswind
AAQ8 Chitkanpalli 17° 4'24.98"N 77°19'39.65"E 8.60 S Crosswind
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Fig 3.3: Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Location Map
Table 3.3: Analytical/ Measurement Methods
S. No. Parameters Test Method
1. Particulate Matter (PM10) IS-5182(Part-23)-2006
2. Particulate Matter (PM2.5) GMEC-SSOP/03 CPCB Guideline
3. Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) IS-5182 (Part-2)-2001
4. Oxide of Nitrogen (NOX) IS-5182(Part-6)-2006
5. Carbon Monoxide (CO) IS-5182(Part-10)-1999
6. Silica APHA4
Table 3.4: Summary of Ambient Air Quality Results
S.
No. Pollutant Locations
Maximum
(μg/m3)
Minimum
(μg/m3)
98th
Percentile
CPCB
Standards
24 hourly,
Maximum
(μg/m3)
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1. PM10
(µg/m3)
Near Cement
Plant 78.54 69.44 78.19
100
Sedam 63.82 59.63 63.82
Within Lease
Area 72.95 64.72 72.91
Kotlapur 69.89 63.50 69.36
Mailwar
Azimpet 76.59 68.10 75.40
Madkal 69.61 62.25 69.34
Imadapur 68.17 55.19 67.29
Chitkanpalli 62.15 54.03 62.01
2.
PM2.5
(µg/m3)
Near Cement
Plant 46.02 39.01 45.08
60
Sedam 49.00 22.65 43.08
Within Lease
Area 35.76 30.91 35.63
Kotlapur 33.80 26.63 33.50
Mailwar
Azimpet 36.93 31.14 36.92
Madkal 39.00 21.82 36.19
Imadapur 36.83 26.82 36.44
Chitkanpalli 29.60 21.84 29.58
3.
SO2
(µg/m3)
Near Cement
Plant 11.66 7.62 11.33
80
Sedam 7.86 5.16 7.80
Within Lease
Area 8.96 6.02 8.87
Kotlapur 9.74 7.34 9.68
Mailwar
Azimpet 9.88 6.26 9.37
Madkal 7.96 5.44 7.96
Imadapur 8.96 6.02 8.88
Chitkanpalli 8.26 4.96 8.12
4.
NOX
(µg/m3)
Near Cement
Plant 19.89 10.54 16.36
80
Sedam 16.84 11.46 13.87
Within Lease
Area 16.84 10.54 16.36
Kotlapur 17.82 10.44 17.38
Mailwar
Azimpet 13.87 12.16 18.47
Madkal 16.11 11.87 16.08
Imadapur 16.84 9.84 16.21
Chitkanpalli 14.81 10.84 14.41
5.
CO
(µg/m3)
Near Cement
Plant 380 280 380
4000 Sedam 260 210 260
Within Lease 380 280 380
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Kotlapur 340 280 340
Mailwar
Azimpet 320 210 320
Madkal 320 260 315.40
Imadapur 340 280 340
Chitkanpalli 310 240 305
Table 3.5: Results of Free Silica in PM10
With Lease Area Prescribed Limit
Free Silica in PM10
0.97 mg/m3 5.0 mg/m3
Free silica composition in PM10 sample has been done and the values are found
to be below Detectable Limit (DL- 0.97 mg/m3) which is well within the
prescribed limit of 5.o mg/m3.
Within Lease Area Near Cement Plant
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Fig 3.4: Photographs of AAQ Sampling Stations
3.5.2.2Analysis of Baseline Concentrations
Particulate Matter (PM10)
The maximum value for PM10 is observed, as 78.54 μg/m3 at near cement plant
while 24 hours applicable limit is 100μg/m3 for industrial and mixed use areas. The
area observes average PM10 concentration in the range of 59.20-73.36μg/m3
with the lowest concentration of 54.03μg/m3 recorded at Chitkanpalli village.
Particulate Matter (PM2.5)
The maximum value for PM2.5 observed is, 49μg/m3 at Sedam while 24 hours
applicable limit is 60μg/m3 for industrial and mixed use areas. The average PM2.5
concentration value ranges between 21.84-46.02μg/m3 with lowest
concentration of 21 μg/m3 recorded at Madkal and Chitkanpalli villages.
Sulphur Dioxide (SO2)
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The maximum value for SO2 is observed, as 11.66μg/m3 at near cement plant
while 24 hours applicable limit is of 80μg/m3 for residential, industrial and other
areas. Average concentration of SO2 varies from 5.16-9.88μg/m3 and the lowest
recorded value of SO2 is 4.96 μg/m3 at Chitkanpalli village. All the villages have
observed value well under the prescribed limit.
Oxide of Nitrogen (NOX)
The maximum value for NOX is observed, as 19.89 μg/m3 at near cement plant
while 24 hours applicable limit is of 80μg/m3 for residential, industrial and other
areas. Average value of NO2 ranges from 10.44-17.82μg/m3. The lowest recorded
value of NOX is 9.84 μg/m3 at Imdapur village. The study area observes NOX well
below the prescribed range.
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Q1
AA
Q2
AA
Q3
AA
Q4
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AA
Q7
AA
Q8
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Maximum (μg/m3)
Minimum (μg/m3)
98th Percentile
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Q1
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Q2
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Q3
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Q4
AA
Q5
AA
Q6
AA
Q7
AA
Q8
PM2.5
(µg/m3)
Maximum (μg/m3)
Minimum (μg/m3)
98th Percentile
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Q1
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Q2
AA
Q3
AA
Q4
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Q5
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Q7
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Q8
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Maximum (μg/m3)
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3.5.2.3Conclusion
The study area represents mostly rural environment. The sources of air pollution in
the region are vehicular traffic, dust arising from unpaved village roads and
domestic fuel burning.
3.6 NOISE ENVIRONMENT
Noise beyond a certain level has an adverse impact on human beings and their
environment. If intense enough it can damage hearing or is otherwise annoying.
Noise can also disturb natural wildlife and ecological systems. The physical
description of sound concerns its loudness as a function of frequency. Noise in
general is sound, which is composed of many frequency components of various
types of loudness distributed over the audible frequency range. The most
common and universally accepted scale is the A weighted scale, which is
measured as Db (A). This is more suitable for audible range of 20 to 20,000 Hz.
The scale has been designed to weigh various components of noise according
to the response of human ear.
3.7.2 Noise Levels in Study Area
In order to assess the noise levels in the study area, monitoring was carried out at
8 locations within 10 km radius of the study area. Noise levels were recorded at
each station to compute equivalent noise levels for day-equivalent and night-
equivalent. The ambient noise quality monitoring locations within the study area
are shown in Fig- 3.5 and their locations are given in Table 3.6 while selected
photographs are illustrated in Fig- 3.6. A summary of ambient noise quality results
is presented in Table 3.7 and the detailed results are presented in Annexure -VI.
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5
10
15
20
25
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Q1
AA
Q2
AA
Q3
AA
Q4
AA
Q5
AA
Q6
AA
Q7
AA
Q8
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Maximum (μg/m3)
Minimum (μg/m3)
98th Percentile
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Table 3.6: Ambient Noise Quality Monitoring Locations
Code Name of
the Station
Latitude
(N)
Longitude
(E)
W.R.T Monitoring
Location Selection
Criteria Direction Distance
N1
Near
Cement
Plant
17° 8'59.07"N 77°17'50.83"E 3.60 W
Industrial
N2 Sedam 17°10'52.29"N 77°16'37.11"E 6.60 NW Commerci
al
N3 Within
Lease Area 17° 9'6.90"N 77°19'59.45"E
Within
Lease --
Industrial
N4 Kotlapur 17° 9'12.51"N 77°25'39.01"E 9.80 E Rural/
Residential
N5 Mailwar
Azimpet 17° 8'31.15"N 77°24'49.64"E 8.70 E
Rural/
Residential
N6 Madkal 17° 9'44.27"N 77°21'26.94"E 2.90 NE Rural/
Residential
N7 Imadapur 17° 5'58.54"N 77°19'38.98"E 5.80 S Rural/
Residential
N8 Chitkanpalli 17° 4'24.98"N 77°19'39.65"E 8.60 S Rural/
Residential
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Fig 3.5: Ambient Noise Quality Monitoring Location Map
Table 3.7: Summary of Ambient Noise Quality Results
Code Location Leq Db(A)
Day Time* Night Time*
N1 Near Cement Plant 67.2 60.3
N2 Sedam 61.8 58.4
N3 Within Lease Area 56.7 49.4
N4 Kotlapur 52.5 42.6
N5 Mailwar Azimpet 49.3 38.4
N6 Madkal 47.4 40.2
N7 Imadapur 49.3 38.5
N8 Chitkanpalli 49.5 39.1
AAQS
A. Industrial 75 70
B. Commercial 65 55
C. Residential 55 45
D. Silence Zone 50 40
Note: All the noise level data have been taken approx. 1.5 m away from the source.
*Daytime shall mean from 6.00 AM to 10.00 PM
*Night time shall mean from 10.00 PM to 6.00 AM
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Fig 3.6: Photographs of Ambient Noise Quality Monitoring
3.6.2 Noise Level Results
Day time Noise Levels (Lday)
The day time noise levels at all the locations are observed to be within the range
of 47.4 to 67.2 Db (A). The minimum noise level was observed to be 47.4 dB (A) at
Madkal village (N6) and maximum noise level was observed to be 67.2 dB (A) at
Near Cement Plant (N1).
Night time Noise Levels (Lnight)
The night time noise levels at all the locations were found to be in the range of
38.4 to 60.3 Db (A). The minimum night time noise level was observed to be 38.4
Db (A) at Mailwar Azimpet Village (N5) and maximum night time noise level was
observed to be 60.3 Db (A) at Near Cement plant (N1).
3.7 WATER ENVIRONMENT
The assessment of baseline data on water environment includes:
Identification of surface and ground water sources
Collection of water samples
Analyzing the collected water samples for physico-chemical and
biological parameters.
3.7.1 Water Resources
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Water resources located within 10 km radius of the mine site are Kagna River at a
distance of 8.0 km in N and Kamlavati River located at distance of 3.0 km in W
and Kagna River is the perennial river which serves as a source for industrial
purpose.
3.7.2 Water Quality
Assessment of water quality in the study area has been done by collecting 5
ground water and 5 surface water samples from various locations in and around
the mine site within 10 km radius. Collected samples were assessed for physico-
chemical and bacteriological quality as per the standards IS 10500 (drinking
water standard). The locations of water sampling are shown in Fig- 3.7. Details of
water sampling locations are given in Table 3.8. A summary of water quality
results is presented in Table 3.9 & 3.10 and the detailed results are presented in
Annexure -VII. Some photographs of sampling site are shown in Fig- 3.8. Results
of ground and surface water samples are discussed below.
Table 3.8: Details of Water Sampling Locations
Location
Code
Sampling
Location
Latitude
(N)
Longitude
(E)
W.R.T Monitoring
Location Source
Direction Distance
Ground Water
GW1 CCI Colony 17°10'1.83"N 77°20'18.14"E 1.80 NNE
Hand
Pump
GW2 Kurgunta 17°11'25.97"N 77°21'18.28"E 5.00 NNE
GW3 Ekmai 17°10'16.42"N 77°23'38.92"E 6.90 ENE
GW4 Adki 17° 6'49.61"N 77°22'33.00"E 6.30 SE
GW5 Bhatgira Bz 17° 8'13.87"N 77°18'20.07"E 3.30 SW
Surface Water
SW1 Within lease 17° 8'52.82"N 77°20'0.88"E -- -- Mine
Pit
SW2
Kagna River
(Downstrea
m)
17°13'16.22"N 77°22'13.06"E 8.70 NNE River
SW3 Kagna River
(Upstream) 17°13'26.04"N 77°17'18.55"E 9.20 NNW River
SW4
Kamlavati
River
(Downstrea
m)
17° 8'45.11"N 77°18'0.03"E 3.50 W River
SW5
Kamlavati
River
(Upstream)
17°11'30.92"N 77°17'21.14"E 6.30 NW River
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Fig 3.7: Water Sampling (Ground + Surface) Location Map
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Table 3.9: Summary of Ground Water Sample Analysis Results
S.
No. Parameters Unit
IS: 10500:2012 Drinking
Water GW1 GW2 GW3 GW4 GW5
Desirable Permissible
1 pH Value -- 6.5-8.5 No
relaxation 7.91 7.86 7.92 7.94 7.98
2 Temperature 0C -- -- 25.1 23.5 26.0 25.6 24.5
3 Colour Hazen 5 15 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5
4 Odour
Qualitative
(Agreeable/
Disagreeable)
Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable
5 Turbidity NTU 1 5 3.0 3.2 3.6 3.6 3.8
6 Total Dissolve Solids mg/L 500 2000 935 870 795 875 920
7 Total Suspended solid
(TSS) mg/L -- -- BDL (<1) BDL (<1) BDL (<1) 2.4 2.9
8 Calcium as Ca mg/L 75 200 68.14 64.13 72.14 76.15 56.11
9 Magnesium as Mg mg/L 30 100 46.17 36.45 26.73 38.88 48.60
10 Total Hardness as CaCO3 mg/L 200 600 360 310 290 350 340
11 Chloride as Cl- mg/L 250 1000 269.92 279.91 249.92 299.91 284.91
12 Fluoride as F - mg/L 1 1.5 0.55 0.57 0.44 0.68 0.59
13 Iron as Fe mg/L 0.30 No
relaxation BDL (<0.1) BDL (<0.1) 0.10 BDL (<0.1) BDL (<0.1)
14 Chromium
(Hexavalent) mg/L 0.05
No
relaxation
BDL
(<0.03)
BDL
(<0.03)
BDL
(<0.03)
BDL
(<0.03)
BDL
(<0.03)
15 Total Chromium (as Cr) mg/L 0.05 No
relaxation
BDL
(<0.05)
BDL
(<0.05)
BDL
(<0.05)
BDL
(<0.05)
BDL
(<0.05)
16 Sodium as Na mg/L -- -- 135 138 120 130 132
17 Potassium as K mg/L -- -- 5.4 4.9 4.6 5.8 5.6
18 Sulphates as SO4- mg/L 200 400 285 289 275 299 297.0
19 Nitrate as NO3 mg/L 45 No
relaxation 35.1 36.6 33.8 39.2 33.5
20 Total alkalinity as CaCO3 mg/L 200 600 160 175 155 180 185
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Table 3.10: Summary of Surface Water Sample Analysis Results
S.
No. Parameters Unit SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5
1 pH Value -- 7.64 7.50 7.62 7.34 7.49
2 Temperature 0C 23.4 24.5 25 24.9 25.2
3 Colour Hazen <5 <5 <5 <5 <5
4 Odour
Qualitative
(Agreeable/
Disagreeable)
Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable
5 Turbidity NTU 3.4 7.3 6.2 10.2 6.5
6 Total Dissolve
Solids mg/L 510 480 545 585 560
7 Total Suspended
solid (TSS) mg/L 4.7 11.6 10 15 15.5
8 Calcium as Ca mg/L 38.48 33.67 30.46 28.86 30.46
9 Magnesium as
Mg mg/L 13.61 9.72 9.72 14.58 15.55
10 Total Hardness
as CaCO3 mg/L 152 124 116 132 140
11 Chloride as Cl- mg/L 149.95 109.97 114.96 129.96 139.96
12 Fluoride as F - mg/L 0.43 0.40 0.36 0.34 0.41
13
Biochemical
Oxygen
Demand (BOD)
mg/L 15 19.8 31.8 34.5 39
14
Chemical
Oxygen
Demand
(C.O.D.)
mg/L 44 84 110 140 120
15 Iron as Fe mg/L 0.10 0.11 0.12 0.11 0.13
16 Sodium as Na mg/L 87.4 75.2 86.9 85.6 84.9
17 Potassium as K mg/L 13.8 12.8 13.2 13.2 11.7
18 Sulphates as
SO4- mg/L 102.1 101.5 102.5 102.9 100.7
19 Nitrate as NO3 mg/L 11.5 10.5 17.5 12.4 13.1
20 Total alkalinity as
CaCO3 mg/L 135 115 120 105 130
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CCI Colony (GW) Kurkunta (GW) Ekmai (GW)
Adki (GW) Bhatgira Bz (GW) Within lease (SW)
Kagna River -DS (SW) Kagna River -US (SW) Kamlavati River- DS (SW)
Kamlavati River- US (SW)
Fig 3.8: Sample Collection for Water Quality
3.7.3 Baseline Results
Quality of Ground Water:
The value of pH ranges from 7.86 – 7.92, indicating that water is neutral in the
study area. Total hardness of ground water ranges from 290 – 360 mg/l as
CaCO3. The observed values of Chloride vary from 249.92 mg/l at Ekmai village
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to 299.91 mg/l at Adki. The ground water quality seems fit for drinking purpose.
The value of TDS ranges from 795 – 935 mg/l.
Conclusion:
Groundwater with a higher TDS means that there are more cations and anions in
the water. With more ions in the water, the water’s electrical conductivity
increases. By measuring the water’s electrical conductivity, we can indirectly
determine its TDS concentration. Water having TDS above 500mg/l is generally
not recommended for use as drinking water (IS: 10500). The test results show that
ground water quality is suitable for drinking and other domestic consumption.
Quality of Surface Water:
The samples of surface water have been collected from two surface water
bodies and analyzed for parameters prescribed as per IS-10500. The result of
surface water analysis data for the monitoring period i.e. March 2019 to May
2015 is presented above in Table-3.10.
3.8 LAND ENVIRONMENT
Studies on land use aspects of eco-system play important roles for identifying
sensitive issues, if any, and taking appropriate actions for maintaining the
ecological balance in the development of the region. The main objective of this
section is to provide a baseline status of the study area covering 10 km radius
around the proposed mine site so that temporal changes due to the mining
activities on the surroundings can be assessed in future.
3.8.1 Land Utilization Pattern in the Study Area
The land use/ land cover of the study area i.e. 10 km radius around the
proposed mine site has been interpreted from the satellite data (Google
Imagery), Toposheet of the area, and subsequent by field surveys. The details of
land use categories are given in Table 3.11 and depicted in Fig-3.9 & 3.10.
Table 3.11: Land Utilization Pattern within 10 Km Radius Area
S. No. LULC Class Area (In Ha) Area (In %)
1. Abandoned CCI Factory,
Kurkunta
37.74 0.10
2. Bus Stand 2.07 0.01
3. Civil Court 3.00 0.01
4. College 0.99 0.00
5. Crop Land 31679.89 82.57
6. Electricity Sub Station 21.95 0.06
7. Government Hospital 1.97 0.01
8. Government Veterinary Hospital 0.17 0.00
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9. Hospital 0.99 0.01
10. Mailwar Reserved Forest 610.11 1.59
11. PWD Office 1.33 0.00
12. Rail Area 45.13 0.12
13. Railway Station 17.08 0.04
14. Residential Area 997.70 2.60
15. Residential Area of Cement
Plant
57.76 0.15
16. Road Area 518.10 1.35
17. Rocky Area 709.97 1.85
18. Sarswati Theater 0.16 0.00
19. School 2.58 0.01
20. Scrub Land 868.99 2.26
21. Stone Quarries Area 651.12 1.70
22. Vacant Land 99.88 0.26
23. Vasadatta Cement Mine Area 265.03 0.69
24. Vasadatta Cement Plant Area 150.50 0.39
25. Water Bodies 1622.60 4.23
Total 38366.81 100
Fig 3.9: Landuse/Land Cover Pattern of the Study area
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Fig 3.10: Satellite Imagery of the Study Area
Existing Landuse pattern and Landuse pattern after end of scheme period is
given below in Table 3.12 & 3.13 respectively.
Table 3.12: Existing Landuse Pattern (In Ha)
S. No. Particulars Present Land use
1. Area under mining 11.72
2. Storage for Top Soil Nil
3. Waste Dump Site Nil
4. Mineral Storage Nil
5. Infrastructure – Workshop,
Administrative Building etc. 0.50
6. Roads 1.19
7. Railway Nil
8. Other to specify (Plantation) 0.10
9. Magazine 0.03
Sub Total 13.54
Area Remained Untouched 106.1
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Table 3.13: Landuse Pattern
S. No. Activities
Present land use
pattern
(In Ha)
At the end of plan
period
(In Ha)
1. Area under mining 11.72 14.82
2. Storage for Top Soil Nil Nil
3. Waste Dump Site Nil Nil
4. Mineral Storage Nil Nil
5. Infrastructure – Workshop,
Administrative Building etc. 0.50 0.50
6. Roads 1.19 1.13
7. Railway Nil Nil
8. Other to specify (Plantation) 0.10 4.1
9. Magazine 0.03 0.03
10. Garland Drain, Retaining
Wall Nil 1.2
Sub Total 13.54 21.78
Area Remained Untouched 106.1 97.86
Total Area 119.64 119.64
3.8.2 Physiography of the Study Area
The topography around the mining lease area is slightly undulating with a
northerly gentle gradient. Within the mining lease area, the limestone deposit lies
in the form of dome shaped hill having slopes all around. The maximum RL in the
lease area is 493.29 above MSL at the top of the Karigatta hill and the minimum
RL is 438.00 m in the north- west part. The entire lease area is Govt. waste land.
No PWD road passes through the lease area.
3.8.3 Seismicity of the Study Area
The study area fall under seismic zone II (Refer Fig- 3.11); which comes under
least to moderately seismic category as per IS-1893 (Part-I) 2002.
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Fig 3.11: Map of Seismic Zone Classification of India
3.9 SOIL ENVIRONMENT
The soil types in the district are deep black, medium black soil, shallow soil and
lateritic soil. The deep & medium black soil covers practically the entire district's
area, except a small portion towards the northern part of the district. Black soil
has been derived from basaltic rocks and varies in colour from medium to deep
black. Its thickness varies from 0.5 to 3.6 m. Infiltration rate of shallow, medium
and deep black soil is moderate to poor. Infiltration rate of medium black soil
recorded in the district is 2.5 cm/hr.
Lateritic soil occurs in small extent towards the northern part of the district and its
thickness varies from 1.0 to 5.0 m. It has moderate to good infiltration
characteristics.
3.9.1 Soil Quality
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The present study on soil quality establishes the baseline characteristics in the
study area surrounding the project site. The study has been addressed with the
following objectives:
To determine the baseline characteristics
To determine the baseline characteristics
To determine the existing soil characteristics around proposed project.
To determine the impact of industrialization/ urbanization on soil
characteristics
To determine the impacts on soils from agricultural productivity point of
view.
3.9.2 Criteria Adopted for Selection of Sampling Locations
For studying the soil types and soil characteristics, 5 sampling locations were
selected to assess the existing soil conditions representing various land use
conditions and geological features.
3.9.3 Methodology of Sampling
The homogenized soil samples collected at different locations were packed in a
polyethylene plastic bag and sealed. The sealed samples were sent to
laboratory for analysis. The physical, chemical parameter concentrations were
determined from all samples.
3.9.4 Soil Sampling Locations
Details of the soil sampling locations are given in Table 3.13 and the soil quality
monitoring locations within the study area are shown in Fig-3.12 and some
photographs of sampling site are shown in Fig-3.13. The standard soil
classification is included in Table 3.14.
Table 3.14: Details of Soil Sampling Locations
Location
Code
Sampling
Location
Latitude
(N)
Longitude
(E)
W.R.T Monitoring
Location Remarks
Direction Distance
(km)
S1
Within
lease area 17° 9'6.90"N 77°19'59.45"E -- --
Non
Agricultura
l
S2 Adki
17° 6'46.73"N 77°22'14.34"E 5.90 SE Agricultura
l
S3 Ekmai
17°10'17.57"N 77°23'39.55"E 7.00 ENE Agricultura
l
S4 Bhatgira
khurd 17° 8'29.82"N 77°18'3.54"E 3.50 WSW
Agricultura
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17° 4'28.07"N 77°19'35.03"E 8.60 S Agricultura
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Fig 3.12: Soil Quality Sampling Location Map
Table 3.15: Standard Soil Classification
S. No. Soil Test Classification
1 pH <4.5 Extremely acidic
4.51 – 5.50 Very strongly acidic
5.51- 6.00 Moderately acidic
6.01 - 6.50 Slightly acidic
6.51 – 7.30 Neutral
7.31 – 7.80 Slightly alkaline
7.81 – 8.50 Moderately alkaline
8.51 – 9.00 Strongly alkaline
>9.00 Very strongly alkaline
2 Salinity Electrical
Conductivity (ppm)
(1ppm = 640 µS/cm)
Upto 1.00 Average
1.01-2.00 Harmful to germination
2.01-3.00 Harmful to crops (sensitive to
salts)
3 Organic Carbon (%) Upto 0.20 Very less
0.21-0.40 Less
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0.41-0.50 Medium
0.51-0.80 On an avg. sufficient
0.81-1.00 Sufficient
>1.00 More than sufficient
4 Nitrogen (Kg/ha) Upto 50 Very less
51-100 Less
101-150 Good
151-300 Better
>300 Sufficient
5 Phosphorus (Kg/ha) Upto 15 Very less
16-30 Less
31-50 Medium
51-65 On an avg. sufficient
66-80 Sufficient
>80 More than sufficient
6 Potash (Kg/ha) 0-120 Very less
120-180 Less
181-240 Medium
241-300 Average
301-360 Better
>360 More than sufficient
Source: Handbook of Agriculture, ICAR, 2012, New Delhi
The soil samples collected during the field studies were analyzed for different
parameters following standard methods and results are compiled in Table 3.16.
Table 3.16: Soil Analysis results
S. No. Parameters Unit S1 S2 S3 S4 S5
1. pH Value -- 8.41 8.28 8.37 5.93 5.88
2. Texture --
Sandy
Clay
Loam
Sandy
Clay
Loam
Sandy
Clay
Loam
Sandy
Clay
Loam
Sandy
Clay
Loam
3. Electrical
Conductivity ms/cm 204.1 173.8 241.9 217.9 246.4
4. Bulk Density gm/cc 1.63 1.62 1.62 1.63 1.63
5. Water Holding
Capacity % 52.31 63.68 51.65 58.39 50.93
6. Moisture Content % 4.34 3.31 0.5 6.9 5.11
7. Total Nitrogen
(TKN) % 0.06 0.04 0.07 0.06 0.04
8. Sodium as Na µg/ml 1.8 1.1 1.0 2.3 1.5
9. Potassium as K µg/ml 9.5 13.5 11.9 5.8 19.8
10. Calcium
Carbonate % 12.1 12.61 9.83 15.19 17.6
11. Organic Matter % 1.13 1.59 0.89 2.01 1.1
12.
Total
Phosphorous as
P
Kg/Hect
. 0.16 0.15 0.17 0.14 0.14
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Within Lease Area Adki Ekmai
Bhatgira khurd Chitkanpalli
Fig 3.13: Photographs of Soil Sampling
3.9.5 Baseline Results
Monitoring data shows that the texture of soil at all locations is Sandy Clay Loam.
The data shows that value of pH ranges from 5.93 at Bhatgira Khurd
village to 8.41 at Mine site indicating that all soil samples are alkaline in
nature expect Bhatgira Khurd is acidic.
Chitkanpalli village shows maximum conductivity of 246.4ms/cm, while
Adki shows minimum conductivity of 173.8 ms/cm.
The organic matter content varied from 0.89% to 2.01%. One sample is in
less category (0.89 %), whereas 4 sample are in high category (>1.00 %).
The concentration of Total Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium in the soil
samples varies from 0.04 to 0.07 %, 0.14 to 0.17 kg/Hect and 5.8 to 19.8
µg/ml.
3.10 TRAFFIC DENSITY
The proposed project would involve transportation of limestone from mine to the
cement plant of the company. The limestone will be transported from mine face
to the crusher located within the ML area by dumpers and from crusher to the
cement plant by conveyors. Thus, there will not be any road transportation of
limestone outside the mine lease area. However, there will be an increase in
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existing traffic for transport of manpower. Mostly local people will be employed
in the mine and they will come from nearby villages.
3.11 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT
3.11.1 Introduction
Biodiversity is often taken to refer mainly to the diversity of species, especially
where conservation is under discussion. Biotic component comprises of both
plant animal communities which interact not only within and between them self
but also with a biotic i.e. physical and chemical components of the
environment. Generally a biological community is being dependent on the
environmental conditions and resources of its location may change if there are
many major changes in the environment. The number of variables like
temperature, humidity, atmospheric conditions, soil, topography, etc. is
responsible for maintaining the homeostasis of the environment and a change in
any one or more of these variables may tend to destabilize the ecosystem. In
such cases the change may be mostly irreversible. Therefore, the need to assess
the changes of the animal and plant resources is primary requisite as these living
things determine the environmental healthiness of any given ecosystem or
environment.
Biological impact assessment generally includes listing of plants and animals
present in core and buffer areas of the project site. The identified species are
then checked for their status according to IUCN list of threat categories viz.,
endemic, endangered, vulnerable, rare, indeterminate and insufficiently known.
In certain cases, it is also considered desirable to conduct vegetation analysis
using standard phyto-sociological methods.
As part of this assignment, a flora and fauna study has been conducted for
Cement Corporation of India, limestone mine at Injepalli & Sedam villages of
Sedam Taluka, Kalaburgi District, and Karnataka.
3.11.2 Objectives
The biological study of the area has been conducted in order to understand the
ecological status of the existing flora and fauna to generate baseline
information and evaluate the probable impacts on the biological environment.
The present scope of work was undertaken with the following objectives:
To collect the baseline terrestrial biodiversity status regarding flora and
fauna in the project area.
To assess the frequency, density, abundance, Importance Value Index
(IVI) and Shannon-Wiener Diversity Index (flora).
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To evaluate the dominant species of plant and animal. Secondary data
also be collected from the local residents and authenticated list of flora
and fauna by the Department of Forest, District Kalaburgi, Karnataka.
To identify the endangered / threatened / scheduled species in the study
area (both flora and fauna).
To mark the wetlands and other ecologically sensitive areas such as
national parks/ sanctuaries.
To provide the conservation plan and suggestion / recommendation for
social forestry green belt / plantation.
To assess the effect of construction and operation of the project on
existing ecology.
On the basis of onsite observations a checklist of flora and fauna was prepared.
3.11.3 Period of the Study and Study Area
The baseline study, for the evaluation of the floral and faunal biodiversity of the
terrestrial environment of the study area, within 10 Km radius from the proposed
mining lease site of CCI Ltd., Unit- Kurkunta Cement Plant. The lease area is
located between latitude 17° 9'7.10" to 17° 8'50.75"N and longitudes 77°19'54.35"
to 77°20'1.03"E at Injepalli & Sedam villages of Sedam Taluka, Kalaburgi District,
Karnataka. The ML No. of mine is 2015 and lease area is 119.64 hectare. Site is
about 5.37 km from railway station of Kurgunta. The State Highway No. 15 and
122 touches the NW and S side of study area. Field studies were undertaken in
the month of April 2019.
3.11.4 Methodology
The primary objective of survey was to describe the floristic and faunal
communities within the study area. The sampling plots for floral inventory were
selected randomly in the suitable habitats within the 10km radius from the
project site. The methodology adopted for faunal survey involve; faunal habitat
assessment, random intensive survey, opportunistic observations, diurnal bird
observation, active search for reptiles, active search for scats and foot prints and
review of previous studies. The aim was to set baselines in order to monitor and
identify trends after the commencement of mining activity. Emphasis has been
placed on presence of rare, endemic, migratory and threatened species, if any
in the study area. Desktop literature review was also conducted to identify the
representative spectrum of threatened species, population and ecological
communities as listed by IUCN, ZSI, BSI and in Indian wild Life Protection act, 1972.
The status of individual species was assessed using the revised IUCN/ SSC
category system.
3.11.5 Floral Study
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The vegetation sampling was carried out by using the least count quadrate
method across different habitats. The quadrants are useful for quantification of
density and abundance of the vegetation in the study area. The size and
number of quadrates needed were determined using the species area curve
(Mishra, 1968) and the running mean method (Kershaw, 1973). Summarization of
previously used methods and recommendations led to the use of more than
often (10x10m) quadrates laid out for sampling the tree stratum and 1x1m
quadrates for herbs and grasses. DBH of trees was also determined. All
individuals > 10 cm GBH (Girth at Breast Height) were included in tree category.
However, for examining the shrub species 3x3m sample plots were laid out.
The data collected for biodiversity information were quantitatively analyzed for
density, frequency, abundance and Shannon-Wiener Diversity Index. The relative
values of frequency, density and dominance of all the species were summed up
to represent Importance Value Index (IVI). The followings are the formulae to
derive frequency, density, abundance, Importance Value Index (IVI) etc.
Frequency : Total number of quadrate in which species occurred x
100
Total number of quadrate studied
Density : Total number of individuals of a species
Total number of quadrate studied
Abundance : Total number of individuals of species in all quadrate
Total number of quadrate in which species occurred
Dominance : Total Basal Area
Total area sampled
Relative Frequency : Frequency of the species x 100
Total frequency of all species
Relative Density : Density of the species x 100
Total density of all species
Relative
Abundance
: Abundance of the species x 100
Total abundance of all species
Relative
Dominance
: Dominance of the species x 100
Total Dominance of all species
Importance Value Index (IVI) = Relative frequency + Relative density + Relative
dominance
Shanon – Weaver Index (1948)
The number of species and number of individuals in a community is measure of
species diversity which depends on stability of the habitat. Vegetation of the
study area was assess by determining Shannon – Weaver diversity index (1948)
D = -Σ (ni / n) log2 (ni / n)
ni = Number of individuals of each species in the sample
n = Total number of individuals
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Core Zone: Tree (10x10m):
The list of trees species observed during the present survey is given in the Table No. 3.17.
Table 3.17: List of Trees observed in Core Zone (10x10m)
S.
No
Species
Name
Binomial
Name
Total No of
Quadrate
Studied
Total no of
Quadrate in
Which
Species
Occurred
Total no of
Individual
of Species
in All
Quadrate
Density Relative
Density Frequency
Relative
Frequency
Basal
Area
(m2)
Relative
Dominance
Importance
Value
Index
(IVI)
SWD
Index
H= - ∑ Pi
( lnPi)
1 Neem Azadirachta
indica 25 5 7 0.28 87.500 20 83.333 0.268 65.910 236.74 -0.11684
2 Babool Acacia
nilotica 25 9 11 0.44 18.033 36 19.149 0.082 6.239 43.42 -0.30980
0.42664
Buffer Zone: Tree (10x10m):
The list of trees species observed during the present survey is given in the Table No. 3.18.
Table 3.18: List of Trees observed in Buffer Zone (10x10m)
S.
No
Species
Name
Binomial
Name
Total No of
Quadrate
Studied
Total No of
Quadrate in
Which
Species
Occurred
Total No of
Individual
of Species
in All
Quadrate
Density Relative
Density Frequency
Relative
Frequency
Basal
Area
(m2)
Relative
Dominance
Importance
Value
Index
(IVI)
SWD
Index
H= - ∑ Pi
( lnPi)
1 Neem Azadirachta
indica 50 27 32 0.64 13.008 54 14.674 0.222 4.787 32.469 -0.2653
2 Kathal or
jackfruit
Artocarpus
heterophyllus 50 14 16 0.32 6.504 28 7.609 0.194 4.166 18.279 -0.1777
3 Karanj Pongamia
pinnata 50 8 11 0.22 4.472 16 4.348 0.203 4.371 13.191 -0.1390
4 Siris tree Albizia
lebbeck 50 11 15 0.3 6.098 22 5.978 0.219 4.713 16.789 -0.1706
5 Indian Ficus 50 4 5 0.1 2.033 8 2.174 0.077 1.647 5.853 -0.0792
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Banyan benghalensis
6 Kiker or
Babool
Acacia
nilotica 50 21 34 0.68 13.821 42 11.413 0.164 3.528 28.762 -0.2735
7 Imli Tamarindus
indica 50 5 7 0.14 2.846 10 2.717 0.240 5.174 10.737 -0.1013
1.2066
Core Zone: Shrub (5x5m):
Shrubs observed during the present survey are given in the Table No. 3.19.
Table 3.19: List of Shrubs observed in Core Zone (5x5m)
S.
No
Species
Name
Binomial
Name
Total No
of
Quadrate
Studied
Total No
of
Quadrate
in Which
Species
Occurred
Total No of
Individual
of Species
in All
Quadrate
Density Relative
Density Frequency
Relative
Frequency
Abundanc
e
Relative
Abundanc
e
Importance
Value
Index
(IVI)
SWD
Index
H= - ∑ Pi
( lnPi)
1 Vilayati
Babool
Prosopis
juliflora 25 8 15 6.98 1.88 0.6 9.09 32 9.06 25.124 -0.1858
2 Aak Calotropis
procera 25 14 33 15.35 2.36 1.32 15.91 56 11.38 42.642 -0.2877
3 Khimp
Leptadenia
pyrotechni
ca
25 5 9 4.19 1.80 0.36 5.68 20 8.69 18.562 -0.1328
4 Kair Capparis
decidua 25 7 12 5.58 1.71 0.48 7.95 28 8.28 21.816 -0.1611
5 Arandi Ricinus
cummunis 25 8 11 0.44 5.12 32 9.09 1.38 6.64 20.848 -0.1521
6 Gokharu
Tribulus
terrestris 25 15 53 24.65 3.53 2.12 17.05 60 17.07 58.762 -0.3452
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Buffer Zone: Shrub (5x5m):
Shrubs observed during the present survey are given in the Table No. 3.20.
Table 3.20: List of Shrubs observed in Buffer Zone (5x5m)
S.
No
Species
Name
Binomial
Name
Total No
of
Quadrate
Studied
Total No
of
Quadrate
in Which
Species
Occurred
Total No of
Individual
of Species
in All
Quadrate
Density Relative
Density Frequency
Relative
Frequency
Abundanc
e
Relative
Abundanc
e
Importance
Value
Index
(IVI)
SWD
Index
H= - ∑ Pi
( lnPi)
1
Vilayati
Babool
Prosopis
juliflora 50 20 67 13.32 3.35 1.34 10.20 40 10.22 33.74 -0.2685
2 Aak Calotropis
procera 50 18 43 8.55 2.39 0.86 9.18 36 7.29 25.02 -0.2102
3 Khimp
Leptadenia
pyrotechni
ca
50 12 27 5.37 2.25 0.54 6.12 24 6.86 18.35 -0.1570
4 Kair Capparis
decidua 50 16 27 5.37 1.69 0.54 8.16 32 5.15 18.68 -0.1570
5 Arandi Ricinus
cummunis 50 13 35 6.96 2.69 0.7 6.63 26 8.21 21.80 -0.1855
6 Ber
Zizyphus
nummulari
a
50 14 51 10.14 3.64 1.02 7.14 28 11.11 28.39 -0.2321
7
Peeli
Kaner
Cascabela
thevetia 50 19 56 11.13 2.95 1.12 9.69 38 8.99 29.82 -0.2444
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Core Zone: Herb (1x1m):
Herbs observed during the present survey are given in the Table No. 3.21.
Table 3.21: List of Herbs observed in Core Zone (1x1m)
Buffer Zone: Herb (1x1m):
Herbs observed during the present survey are given in the Table No. 3.22.
S.
No
Species
Name
Binomial
Name
Total No
of
Quadrate
Studied
Total No
of
Quadrate
in Which
Species
Occurred
Total No of
Individual
of Species
in All
Quadrate
Density Relative
Density Frequency
Relative
Frequenc
y
Abundance
Relative
Abundance
Importance
Value
Index
(IVI)
SWD
Index
H= - ∑ Pi
( lnPi)
1
Bermuda
Grass or
Doob
Cynodon
dactylon 25 20 143 5.72 9.78 80 4.22 7.15 7.61 21.606 -0.227
2 Bhurat Cenchrus
biflorus 25 19 55 2.2 3.76 76 4.01 2.89 3.08 10.85 -0.123
3 Jangli
chaulai
Amaranthu
s spinosus 25 19 69 2.76 4.72 76 4.01 3.63 3.86 12.591 -0.144
4 Motha Cyperus
rotundus 25 17 45 1.8 3.08 68 3.59 2.65 2.82 9.48 -0.107
5 Gokharu
herb
Tribulus
terrestris 25 14 41 1.64 2.8 56 2.95 2.93 3.12 8.873 -0.1
6
Makara or
crowfoot
grass
Dactylocte
nium
aegyptium
25 14 37 1.48 2.53 56 2.95 2.64 2.81 8.296 -0.093
0.794
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Table 3.22: List of Herbs observed in Buffer Zone (1x1m)
S.
No
Species
Name
Binomial
Name
Total No
of
Quadrate
Studied
Total No
of
Quadrate
in Which
Species
Occurred
Total No of
Individual
of Species
in All
Quadrate
Density Relative
Density Frequency
Relative
Frequency
Abundance
Relative
Abundance
Importance
Value
Index
(IVI)
SWD
Index
H= - ∑ Pi
( lnPi)
1 Crabgrass Digitaria
sanguinalis 50 33 141 15.43 4.27 2.82 11.07 66 8.13 34.63 -0.2883
2
Bermuda
Grass or
Doob
Cynodon
dactylon 50 27 70 7.66 2.59 1.4 9.06 54 4.93 21.65 -0.1968
3
Egyptian
Crowfoot
grass
Dactylocte
nium
aegyptium
50 28 55 6.02 1.96 1.1 9.40 56 3.74 19.15 -0.1691
4 Bullet
grass
Panicum
repens 50 19 45 4.92 2.37 0.9 6.38 38 4.50 15.80 -0.1483
5 Jangli
chaulai
Amaranthu
s spinosus 50 17 58 6.35 3.41 1.16 5.70 34 6.49 18.54 -0.1750
6 Satyanasi Argemone
maxicana 50 14 62 6.78 4.43 1.24 4.70 28 8.42 19.90 -0.1825
7 Motha Cyperus
rotundus 50 15 58 6.35 3.87 1.16 5.03 30 7.35 18.73 -0.1750
8 Dhatura Datura
stramonium 50 19 52 5.69 2.74 1.04 6.38 38 5.21 17.27 -0.1631
9 Bhurat Cenchrus
biflorus 50 8 23 2.52 2.88 0.46 2.68 16 5.47 10.67 -0.0927
1.5908
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3.11.6 Faunal Study
For the documentation of the faunal biodiversity of the study area with respect
to birds, reptiles, amphibians, and butterfly species, a detailed survey had been
conducted, within 10 km radius from proposed site in Injepalli Village, in
Kalaburgi District. This data is based on the survey conducted during April, 2019.
The different methods adopted were as follows:
Physical observation by the survey method conducted in the study area
for the faunal diversity study.
Secondary data were gathered from the local habitant with the
discussion.
Data collected from the other sources for the complete biological
environmental studies.
Intensive surveys were carried out at Injepalli & Sedam villages of Sedam
Taluka, Kalaburgi District, Karnataka. Survey was conducted at study site,
which would be subjected to higher degree of disturbance by project
related activities. Data on the presence/absence of the different faunal
species in the project area was recorded largely based on direct and
indirect evidence such as tracks, spoors, dung and calls. Secondary
information sources such as published information, unpublished reports,
personal communication and informal interviews with villagers were also
taken into account for supplementing primary data collected during field
studies. Standard field guides were used for identification of faunal
species during the surveys (Peater, 1980).
Avifaunal studies (Bird surveys) were conducted at the sampling points
marked for intensive study. While traversing the area, birds were identified
either by direct sighting or by calls. Casual observations were also
recorded as and when the team moved through the study area. Field
guide by Ali & Ripley, (1983) was used to identify bird species. Existing
checklists of avian species (Anon., 1998) of the project area was also
consulted and validated.
Avifauna:
Core Zone
Only 6 species reported from the project site (flying across site) which includes
Common ground dove, Common Babbler, Black Drongo, Cattle Egret, Common
Kingfisher, and Red-wattled Lapwing.
Buffer Zone
Systematic account of the birds in the study area with the status of occurrence is
given in the below Table 3.23.
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Table 3.23: Systematic Lists of Birds in Study Area
S. No. Common Name Binomial Name Family Schedule
1. Common
Kingfisher
Alcedo atthis Alcedinidae IV
2. House sparrow Passer domesticus Passeridae IV
3. Indian Ring Dove Streptopelia
decaocto
Columbidae IV
4. Indian Black
Drongo
Dicrurus macrocercus Dicruridae IV
5. Rock Pigeon Columba livia Columbidae IV
6. Common Myna Acridotheres tristis Sturnidae IV
7. Common Bulbul Pycnonotus barbatus Pycnonotidae IV
8. Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis Ardeidae IV
9. Indian roller Coracioas Bengalensis Coraciidae IV
Mammals:
Core Zone
There were 2 mammals observed at site during site visit includes Common
Mongoose and three striped Squirrel.
Buffer Zone
The wild mammals documented other than domesticated ones from buffer zone
of the study area are given in the Table 3.24.
Table 3.24: List of Mammals in the Buffer Zone
S. No. Common Name Binomial Name Family Schedule
1 Mongoose / Neola Herpestes edwardsi Herpestidae IV
2 Five stripped palm
squirrel
Funambulus pennantii Sciuridae IV
3 Indian Hedgehog Paraechinus micropus Erinaceidae IV
4 Buffalo Bubalus bubalis Bovidae IV
5 Cow Bas taurus IV
6 Common House
Rat
Rattus rattus Muridae V
7 Indian porcupine Hystrix indica Hystricidae IV
8 Indian Fox Vulpes bengalensis Canidae IV
Amphibians and Reptiles:
Amphibians are mainly in fresh water and marshy place.
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Table 3.25: Amphibians and Reptiles in the Study Area
S. No. Common name Binomial name Family Schedule
Amphibians
1 Common Indian
Toad
Duttaphrynus
melanostictus
Bufonidae LC
2 Indian Bullfrog Hoplobatrachus
tigerinus
Ranidae IV
Reptiles
3 Yellow-Green
House Gecko
Hemidactylus flaviviridis Agamidae LC
4 Garden Lizard/
Girgit
Calotes versicolor Agamidae LC
5 Common House
Gecko
Hemidactylus frenatus Gekkonidae LC
6 Fan throated lizard Sitana ponticeriana Agamidae LC
7 Keeled Indian
Mabuya
Mabuya carinata Scincidae LC
Endangered Plants
Based on the survey conducted, the study area does not have any living species
which are endangered or threatened as per the IUCN Red list.
Endangered animals
Based on the survey conducted, the study area does not have any species
which are endangered or threatened as per the IUCN Red list or in the Schedule
species list under the Wildlife Conservation Act.
Migratory Species
Avifauna species may be migratory.
Wildlife Sanctuaries/National Parks/Reserve Forest areas
As per the survey conducted and literature available, it is observed that no
reserve forest or conservation area exists in 10 km radius of the proposed mine.
Table 3.26: Major Features in the Study Area
Feature Name / Status
National Park / Sanctuary Nil
Biosphere Reserve /Tiger Reserve/ Elephant
Reserve /any other Reserve
Nil
Habitat for migratory birds Nil
Corridor for animals of Schedule I & II of the Nil
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Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
Azadirachta indica
(Neem)
Phoenix dactylifera
(Khajur)
Terminalia catappa
(Badam)
Opuntia elatior
(Nagphani)
Nerium odorum
(Kaner)
Pongamia pinnata
(Karanj)
Crop Land (Sugarcane) Near Magnur Village
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Bambusa bambos
(Bamboo)
Bos taurus
(Cow)
Bubulcus ibis
(Cattle Egret)
Fig 3.13: Photo Documentation
3.12 SOCIO ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
This section discusses the baseline socio-economic environment of the Kalaburgi
district and Sedam Taluka with respect to CCI’s proposed limestone mining
operations. The following section discusses the methodology used for the socio-
economic assessment. The subsequent sections discuss the baseline profile of the
district and the villages within the study area. The information provided has been
primarily derived from the secondary sources (Census of India and District
Statistical Handbook). In addition primary information was also collected during
the discussions at the villages with the local community members. The village-
wise secondary data (obtained from Census, 2011 and presented) has been
taken into consideration for analyzing the socio-economic profile in a
comparative manner for the proposed mine.
3.12.1 Study Area at a Glance
The mines of Cement Corporation of India M.L. No. 2015 (119.64 Hect.) is located
in village Injepalli and Sedam, Tehsil Sedam Dist. Gulbarga (Kalaburgi),
Karnataka. The study area includes the 31 villages of Tehsil Sedam District
Gulbarga (Kalaburgi), Karnataka and 5 villages of Tehsil Basheerabad, District
Vikarabad, Telangana within radius of 10.0 km. from mine site. Gulbarga
(Kalaburgi) district is situated in northern Karnataka between 76°.04' and 77°.42’
east longitude, and 17°.12' and 17°.46' north latitude. This district is bounded on
the west by Bijapur district and Solapur district of Maharashtra state, on the north
by Bidar district, Osmanabad district and Latur district of Maharashtra state, on
the south by Yadgir district, and on the east by Vikarabad district of Telangana
state. Kalaburgi is famous for toordal Pigeon pea and the limestone deposits are
more in Kalaburgi District. As per Census 2011, Kalaburgi City is an Urban
Agglomeration coming under category of Class I UAs/Towns.
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The project proponent is committed to take up the socio-economic
development initiatives not only to minimize the negative impact on the
population and also to improve the socio-economic status of population living in
10 km radius of the mine as its sustained effort as part of corporate social
responsibility.
3.12.2 Objectives
The board objectives of the socio-economic impact assessment are:
To study the socio-economic status of the people living in the study area.
To assess the impact on socio-economic environment due to the project
concerned
To evaluate the community development measures proposed to be
taken up by the project proponent, if any
To suggest community development measures that needs to be taken for
the study area with stake holder engagement.
3.12.3 Methodology
The methodology adopted mainly includes primary survey review of published
secondary data (District Census Statistical Handbooks-2011 and Primary Census
Abstract of Census-2011) with respect to population, density, household size, sex
ratio, social stratification, literacy rate and occupational structure for 10 km
radius study area.
3.12.4 Demographic Profile of the Study Area
3.12.4.1 Population Profile
The study area comprises of 31 villages of Tehsil Sedam District Kalaburgi,
Karnataka state and 5 villages of Tehsil Basheerabad District Vikarabad
Telangana state within the radius 10 km from mine site. The total population of
the buffer zone is 92,055 accommodating in households 17,954 with an average
households size of approx. 4 members per family. Details are given in the Table
3.27.
Table 3.27: Population Composition of Study Area
S.
No.
Name of
Village
No. of
Households
Total
Population
Total
Male
Total
Female
1 Batgera(K) 518 2728 1343 1385
2 Hodal 318 1978 1001 977
3 Injepalli 46 172 82 90
4 Madkal 476 2239 1128 1111
Sub Total 1358 7117 3554 3563
5 Adki 733 3714 1819 1895
6 Batgera(B) 611 3068 1490 1578
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7 Biderched 154 837 440 397
8 Ekmai 629 2906 1418 1488
9 Hanmanhalli 137 789 388 401
10 Imdapur 227 1281 639 642
11 Kachwar 116 579 283 296
12 Kurgunta (CT) 1313 6472 3204 3268
13 Madhwar 113 586 290 296
14 Sedam 7,831 39,341 19,816 19,525
15 Sompalli 119 537 272 265
16 Turkbommanhalli 54 284 133 151
Sub Total 12037 60394 30192 30202
17 Amarwadi 49 270 135 135
18 Bibhalli 132 748 362 386
19 Chitkanpalli 280 1507 698 809
20 Gopanapalli(K) 88 439 222 217
21 Gundepalli(K) 97 464 228 236
22 Habal (T) 290 1418 689 729
23 Hanumannagar 148 891 454 437
24 Hayyal 202 954 454 500
25 Iragpalli 246 1297 640 657
26 Jilladpalli 81 424 207 217
27 Kothlapur 625 2977 1480 1497
28 Mailwar 554 2829 1411 1418
29 Rajola 366 2361 1198 1163
30 Satpatanhalli 112 582 285 297
31 Surwar 129 643 308 335
32 Taranhalli 368 2162 1055 1107
33 Tilgul 277 1702 825 877
34 Manthangoud 240 1377 690 687
35 KamsanpalleBuzurg 133 818 430 388
36 Yadhalli 142 681 346 335
Sub Total 4559 24544 12117 12427
Grand Total 17954 92055 45863 46192
Source: Census of India, 2011
3.12.4.2 Distribution of Population
As per 2011 census, the study area consists of 92,055 persons inhabited in study
area. The distribution of population in the study area is shown in Fig 3.14. Details
are given in the Table 3.27.
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Fig 3.14: Demographic Map of Study Area
Table 3.28: Distribution of Population
Particulars 0-3 km 3-7 km 7-10 km 0-10 km
No. of Households 1358 12037 4559 17954
Total Population 7117 60394 24544 92055
Male Population 3554 30192 12117 45863
Female Population 3563 30202 12427 46192
Total Population (0-6 years) 1016 8095 3304 12415
Male Population (0-6 years) 519 4056 1648 6223
Female Population (0-6 years) 497 4039 1656 6192
% of 0-6 years population 14.28 13.40 13.46 13.49
Average Household Size 5.24 5.02 5.38 5.13
% of males to the total population 49.94 49.99 49.37 49.82
% of females to the total population 50.06 50.01 50.63 50.18
Sex Ratio (no of females per 1000 males) 1003 1000 1026 1007
Density 198 663 115 271 Source: District Census Hand Book - 2011
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3.12.4.3 Social Structure
In the study area, as per 2011 census, 25.74% of the population belongs to
Scheduled Castes (SC) and 2.62% to Scheduled Tribes (ST). In comparison with
state proportion of SC and ST Population in the study area is approx similar to
district (Gulbarga district SC 25.3% and ST 2.5%).
Overall the data of social stratification reveals that the SC and ST% to population
is Nearby 30%, The SC and ST community are marginalized and they are at
considered at low level of social strata and calls for a special attention in Social
Impact Management Plan for improving their socio-economic status apart from
preservation and protection of their art, culture and traditional rights of
livelihood. The distribution of population by social structure is shown in Table 3.29.
Table 3.29: Distribution of Population by Social Structure
Particulars 0-3 km 3-7 km 7-10 km 0-10 km
Schedule caste 2654 14031 7012 23697
% To the total population 37.29 23.23 28.57 25.74
Schedule Tribes 4 1269 1141 2414
% To the total population 0.06 2.10 4.65 2.62
Total SC and ST population 2658 15300 8153 26111
% To total population 37.35 25.33 33.22 28.36
Total population 7117 60394 24544 92055
Source: District Census Hand Book – 2011
2654
14031
7012
23697
41269 1141
24142658
15300
8153
26111
7117
60394
24544
92055
0
10000
20000
30000
40000
50000
60000
70000
80000
90000
100000
0-3 km 3-7 km 7-10 km 0-10 km
Schedule caste
Schedule Tribes
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3.12.4.4 Literacy Profile
The data of study area reveals that literacy rate 63.95% as per 2011 census,
which is found to be less than the state rate of literacy (Karnataka 75.4%). The
distribution of literate and literacy rate in the study area is given in the Table 3.30.
Table 3.30: Literacy Profile of the Study Area
Particulars 0-3 km 3-7 km 7-10 km 0-10 km
Total Population 7117 60394 24544 92055
Male Population 3554 30192 12117 45863
Female Population 3563 30202 12427 46192
Total Population (0-6 years) 1016 8095 3304 12415
Male Population (0-6 years) 519 4056 1648 6223
Female Population (0-6 years) 497 4039 1656 6192
Total population above 6 years 6101 52299 21240 79640
Total literates (6+ Years) 3333 36464 11132 50929
Male literates (6+ years) 2012 20504 6533 29049
Female literates (6+ Years) 1321 15960 4599 21880
Male literacy rate (%) to the total
literates 60.37 56.23 58.69 57.04
Female literacy rate (%) to the total
literates 39.63 43.77 41.31 42.96
Total literacy rate (%) to the total
population 54.63 69.72 52.41 63.95
Average male literacy to the total
Population (%) 32.98 39.21 30.76 36.48
Average female literacy to the total
Population (%) 21.65 30.52 21.65 27.47
Source: District Census Hand Book – 2011
2654
14031
7012
23697
41269 1141
24142658
15300
8153
26111
7117
60394
24544
92055
0
10000
20000
30000
40000
50000
60000
70000
80000
90000
100000
0-3 km 3-7 km 7-10 km 0-10 km
Schedule caste
Schedule Tribes
Total SC and ST population
Total population
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The percentage of male literates to the total literates of the study area works out
to be 57.04%. The percentage of female literates to the total literates, which is an
important indicator for social change, is observed to be 42.96% in the study area
as per 2011 census records.
3.12.4.5 Occupational Structure
The occupational structure of residents of work participation rate in the study
area is studied with reference to main workers, marginal workers and non-
workers. The main workers include 10 categories of workers defined by the
Census Department consisting of cultivators, agricultural laborers, those
engaged in live-stock, forestry, fishing, mining and quarrying; manufacturing,
processing and repairs in household industry; and other than household industry,
construction, trade and commerce, transport and communication and other
services.
The marginal workers are those workers engaged in some work for a period of
less than six months during the reference year prior to the census survey. The
non-workers include those engaged in unpaid household duties, students, retired
persons, dependents, beggars, vagrants etc.; institutional inmates or all other
non-workers who do not fall under the above categories.
Total work participation in the project study areas is 42.04% and the non-workers
constitute 57.96% of the total population respectively. In comparison with study
area work participation rate is similar to Kalaburgi district. (Kalaburgi district is
42.4%). The main workers to the total workers are 81.59% and the marginal
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11132
50929
2012
20504
6533
29049
1321
15960
4599
21880
0
10000
20000
30000
40000
50000
60000
0-3 km 3-7 km 7-10 km 0-10 km
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Male literates
Female literates
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workers constitute to 18.41% to the total workers. The occupational structure of
the study area is shown in Table 3.31.
Table 3.31: Occupational Structure of the Study Area
Particulars 0-3 km 3-7 km 7-10 km 0-10 km
Total Population 7117 60394 24544 92055
Total workers 3246 22552 12899 38697
Work participation rate (%) 45.61 37.34 52.55 42.04
Total main workers 2667 18674 10231 31572
% of main workers to total workers 82.16 82.80 79.32 81.59
Marginal workers 579 3878 2668 7125
% of marginal workers to total workers 17.84 17.20 20.68 18.41
Non-workers 3871 37842 11645 53358
% of non-workers to total population 54.39 62.66 47.45 57.96
3.12.5 Infrastructural Facilities and Amenities
The infrastructure and amenities available in the area denote the economic
wellbeing of the region. A review of infrastructural facilities available in the study
area has been done based on the survey by Functional Area Expert (FAE).
3.12.5.1 Education Facility
In the study area; it was observed that each village has school upto primary
level. For further education students have to travel to nearby villages. The basic
infrastructure of school is fairly well constructed. The school gets the electricity
regularly and water. The education facilities that are prevailing in the study area
are shown in Table 3.32.
3246
22552
12899
38697
2667
18674
10231
31572
579
38782668
7125
3871
37842
11645
53358
0
10000
20000
30000
40000
50000
60000
0-3 km 3-7 km 7-10 km 0-10 km
Total workers
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Marginal workers
Non-workers
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Table 3.32: Educational Facilities in the Study Area
Dis
tan
ce
(In
Km
s.)
Government Private P
re-
Prim
ary
Sc
ho
ol
Prim
ary
Sc
ho
ol
Se
co
nd
ary
Sc
ho
ol
Se
nio
r
Se
co
nd
ary
Sc
ho
ol
Co
lle
ge
Pre
-
Prim
ary
Sc
ho
ol
Prim
ary
Sc
ho
ol
Se
co
nd
ary
Sc
ho
ol
Se
nio
r
Se
co
nd
ary
Sc
ho
ol
Co
lle
ge
0-3 04 1 1 1 - - 02 01 - -
3-7 12 10 06 02 02 05 10 05 04 07
7-10 15 10 02 02 - - 03 02 02 -
3.12.5.2 Medical & Health Facility
There are primary health centre and sub centers in the surveyed villages. The
medical facilities available in the study area are given in Table 3.33.
Table 3.33: Medical Facilities in the Study Area
Dis
tan
ce
(In
Km
s.)
Prim
ary
He
alth
Ce
ntr
e
Su
b-H
ea
lth
Ce
ntr
e
Co
mm
un
ity
He
alth
Ce
ntr
e
Dis
pe
nsa
ry
Ho
spita
l
(Go
vt.
)
Ho
spita
l (P
vt.
)
Ay
urv
ed
ic
Ho
spita
l
Ve
terin
ary
Ho
spita
l
Ho
me
op
ath
ic
0-3 01 - - - - - - - -
3-7 04 01 02 - 03 05 02 03 01
7-10 01 - 01 - - - - 02 -
3.12.5.3 Source of Water
Main source of drinking water is Tap water and bore well water is used for
irrigation. Other water resources such as ponds and well are there as shown in
Table 3.34.
Table 3.34: Medical Facilities in the Study Area
Distance
(In Kms.) Well
Bore
well River Ponds
Hand
pumps
Tap
water Canals
0-3 A A NA A A A NA
3-7 A A A A A A NA
7-10 A A A A A A NA
3.12.5.4 Communication Facilities
The changing trends in technology have massively affected the people in the
study area. The most important means of communication is mobile phones
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which are possessed by most of the individuals in the locality. It has become an
obsession among the youth and a necessity for the working class. All other
means of communication seem to have become extinct after the advent of
mobile technology; details are given in Table 3.35.
Table 3.35: Communication Facilities in the Study Area
Distance
(In Kms.)
Post
Office
Telephone
(Landlines)
Mobile Phone
Coverage
STDs
Booth
Internet
Cafes
Pvt. Courier
Facility
0-3 A A A NA NA NA
3-7 A A A NA A A
7-10 A A A NA NA NA
3.12.5.5 Transportation Facility
The study area is well connected with road. Transport or transportation is the
movement of people, animals and goods from one location to another. Modes
of transport are road. The nearest railway station is Kurkunta. The field can be
divided into infrastructure, vehicles and operations. Transport is important
because it enables trade between people, which is essential for the
development of civilizations. The various transportation facilities available in the
study area are shown in Table 3.36.
Table 3.36: Transportation Facilities in the Study Area
Distance
(In Kms.)
Bus Service Railway
Station
Auto
Rickshaw Taxi
Govt. Pvt.
0-3 A A NA NA NA
3-7 A A A A NA
7-10 A A NA NA NA
3.12.6 Social Issue & Needs
Considering the direct and indirect impact due to proposed project the
community consultation was conducted in the villages nearest to the proposed
project site (within a 7-8 km radius) in order to share the experience and to
identify solutions to resolve concern/ issues.The community consultation was
carried out on 25/03/2019 to 27/03/2019 at Madkal, Kurgunta, Bhatgira Buzurg,
Mailwar Azimpet villages etc. on various topics/issues related to social issues in
the surrounding areas.
Primary data mainly through interviews with individuals and communities in the
identified villages (as per the preliminary project boundary) and secondary data
such as published and unpublished reports of the central and state government,
information in the public domain was collected.
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Table 3.37: Focus Group Discussion Details
S.
No. Villages Date
Location
Within Village
Issues
Discussed
1 Madkal 25/03/19
Primary School Condition of
education
Health and
sanitation facilities
Condition of basic
infrastructure
facilities
Employment
Drinking water
facilities
2 Kurgunta Hospital (PHC)
3 Sedam
26/03/19
Govt. Hospital
4 Yadga Hospital (PHC)
5 Bhatgira
Buzurg
Sr. Secondary
School
6 Adki
27/03/19
Secondary School,
Panchayat Office
7 Mailwar
Azimpet
Sr. Secondary
School
Interaction at Kurkunta Group Interaction at Kurkunta
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Group Discussion at Madkal Interaction at Adki
Fig 3.15: Photographs of Public Interaction
3.12.7 Socio-Economic Observations in the Study Area
Proposed project will be established in the Government waste land,
therefore there is no loss of any
residential/commercial/community/religious structures. There is also no loss
of any agricultural/forest land.
R & R also does not applicable for this project.
Government run health programmes are organized in the villages falling in
the study area but people fail to gain this facility.
The majority of the population of the study area depends on agriculture
besides the industry like poultry and dairy farming are also taken up. Milk
and dairy products are attracting the attention of the peoples in villages
and they are being associated with it by cooperative societies. Few are
engaged in nearby industries.
Socio-economic status of women in the study area is below average. Role
of decision making of women in daily household activities is very low.
Girl child education is predominantly promoted in the region but there is
requirement of some improvement in it. Literacy of women in the study
area is much below in comparison to their male counterparts.
Involvement of women in any economic activities is also very poor. They
are involved in rearing children, household works and few works as laborers.
Overall socio-economic status of people is poor.
Personal hygiene and awareness of cleanliness is average in many villages.
There is poor drainage system and domestic wastewater of drains flow on
the village road leading to infectious diseases.
Hand pump, well and taps are the main source of drinking water and
household activities.
Public toilets are missing in public places.
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Electricity supply in the villages is available 10 to 12 hours only.
Average income in the villages of the study area
Television, news paper and FM radio is the medium of mass
communication.
3.12.8 Major Issues in the Region
There is an urgent need of women empowerment programme, women
right awareness programme, women-skill development programme in the
villages of project periphery.
Girl education should be promoted in the study area.
Vocational and Skill-development training should be provided to
unemployed youth and they should also be provided employment
opportunity.
Cleanliness awareness programme should be organized in the villages of
project periphery. People should be taught about the importance of neat
and clean environment. In the school, essay writing, debate programmes,
environment and cleanliness, should be conducted.
Healthcare facilities require improvement in the industrial area of Kurkunta
and periphery villages.
Use of contaminated water is the major reason for health diseases. Villages
of the study area require water purifiers at public places like schools,
community centers, community health care centers etc.
Gender ratio (Below 6 year) of the study area is very low. Gender equality
awareness programme require in the study area.
3.12.9 Action Plan
CCI Ltd. has a CSR Policy. Based on the local area of the project, CSR
interventions will be finalized by CCI. During field consultation; there are various
key areas for CSR identified were:
Provision of drinking water;
Improved educational services - beyond primary school, in some of the
villages;
Local transportation for school;
Separates toilets for girls in school;
Girl’s educational awareness programme;
Stationary for school.
In terms of CSR interventions key concerns for some villages are with respect to
drinking water supply and education facilities at middle/secondary level and
other educational services. Currently the education within the village is available
only till the primary school. For further studies opportunities are available only at
Sedam, which are far from the villages. While transport facilities are available
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4.0 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND
MITIGATION MEASURES
4.1 GENERAL
Opencast mining activity causes some impacts on the surrounding environment
unless proper environmental management plan is adopted. Selecting suitable
sites for mining and also adopting all the guidelines prescribed by the MoEF&CC
and IBM can minimize the major possible impacts.
This chapter deals with following aspects:
To identify project activities that could beneficially or adversely impact
the environment;
To predict and assess the environment impacts of such activities;
To examine each environmental aspect impact relationship in detail and
identify its degree of significance;
To identify possible mitigation measures for these project activities and
select the most appropriate mitigation measure based on the reduction
insignificance achieved and practicality in implementation.
4.2 IDENTIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT DUE TO THE PROPOSED
PROJECT
Details of investigated environmental impacts due to project location, possible
accidents, project design, project construction, regular operations and final
decommissioning are discussed in this section.
The interaction matrix is presented in Table 4.1 which indicates the interaction
between the project activities and various environmental components. At this
stage the interactions are not quantified, but only identified for further
assessment. The potential adverse impacts are represented by ‘X’ mark in the
table and the beneficial impacts are represented by ‘+’ mark.
A programme to implement all mitigation measures is then prepared and
presented as an Environmental Monitoring Program and Environmental
Management Plan, presented in Chapter 6 & Chapter 10 respectively.
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Table 4.1: Interactions between Project Activity and Environmental Sensitivities
Environmental
Parameters
Project Activities
Site
Selection
Removal of
site
vegetation
Excavation at site,
Movement of JCBs,
other machinery,
workers/ labors
etc.
Vehicular
movement for
transportation of
mined out
material
Plantation
Stacking of
mined out
material
Backfilling
Physical Parameters
Topography X
Air X X X X
Noise and
Vibration X X X
Surface Water X
Ground Water X X +
Biological Parameters
Flora X X X
Fauna X X
Eco-sensitive
area
Socio-Economic Parameters
Landuse X X X + +
Employment +
Economy +
Infrastructure +
Occupational
Health and
Safety
X X X X
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4.3 LAND ENVIRONMENT
Since mining is being carried out by manual opencast method, it is expected to
affect the land environment essentially. Impact assessment study on land
environment can be done by considering land use pattern/ land cover,
Topography, Drainage pattern and geological features of the mine site as well
as the study area.
4.3.1 Anticipated Impact
The existing surface profile will be replaced by a depressed surface (pit)
with benches if 6m depth.
Since it is an existing mine, there will be no need to build office and work-
shop which will be subjected to leveling.
Apart from the change in landuse pattern within the lease area, there will not be
any adverse impact on the landuse of the surrounding area.
4.3.2 Mitigations Measures
Adopting suitable, site-specific mitigation measures can reduce the degree of
impact of mining on land. Some of the land –related mitigation measures are as
follows:
Present land use pattern of the lease area is waste land and at the
conceptual stage the land use pattern will remain the same, hence will
not be changed.
The pits will be utilized for rain water harvesting
4.4 WATER ENVIRONMENT
Water plays a very important role in preserving life. It is also vital for the growth of
flora, fauna and agriculture. Aquatic life fully depends on the quality and
quantity of water. Rain cycle is an important activity of nature which fully
depends on water, plantation, air, hills and other features. The mining activity in
general is considered as creating negative impacts on this system. However, all
mitigation measures have been envisaged to nullify these negative impacts, in
this project, as detailed below:
4.4.1 Anticipated Impact
Impact due to Mining
As such no effluents will be generated due to the existing mining activity.
However, domestic effluent to 1.5 KLD will be generated which will be diverted
into the septic tank followed by soak pit.
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Table 4.2: Waste Water Generation and Treatment/ Disposal
Units Requirement
(KLD)
Effluent
(KLD) Remark
Mining Use
Water
sprinkling/ Dust
suppression
10.0 0
The waste water generated from the
domestic use will be diverted into
septic tank followed by soak pit.
Plantation 5.0 0
Misc. & Utilities 3.0 0
Domestic use 2.0 1.5
Total 20.0 1.5
Surface Water
As there is no River or Nallah passing through the mine site, hence no
impact is anticipated on the hydrological regime of the area due to
mining activity.
No natural course of water stream is interrupted or diverted due to mining
activity; hence no impact on natural drain is anticipated.
Surface run off distribution during rainy season may get affected due to
excavated pits and overburden stack.
Runoff from the mining benches or from overburden during the rainy
season may get contaminated.
Ground Water
Impact on ground water is may be anticipated as mining depth may
intersect groundwater.
Ground water pollution can take place only if the mining rejects contain
toxic substances, which get leached by the precipitation water and
percolate to the ground water table thus polluting it. Any nearby wells or
other sources of water can be rendered unfit for drinking and even for
industrial use.
Domestic sewage will be generated which can create contamination.
4.4.2 Mitigations Measures
Practically there is no overburden or reject generating from the mining
activity, moreover the excavated mineral itself is non-toxic and hence no
effect due to water flow during rains following the contours of the area is
expected.
As there is no generation of overburden or mineral reject from the mining
activity; hence the excavated pit will be converted into the water
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reservoir at the end of mine life. This will help in recharging ground water
table by acting as a water harvesting structure.
Overall drainage planning has been done in such a manner that the
existing pre-mining drainage conditions will be maintained to the extent
possible so that run off distribution is not affected.
Surface Run off management structures like construction of retaining wall
& garland drain settling pond are proposed.
Garland drain will be constructed on all sides of quarry along with settling
pond to remove the suspended solids from storm water. The collected
water shall be used in plantation and spraying on haul roads. Settling
ponds will be designed on the basis of silt loading, slope of the lease,
detention time required etc.
Septic tanks and soak pits will be provided for the disposal of domestic
effluent generated from mine office.
4.5 AIR ENVIRONMENT
The air quality in the mining area depends upon the nature and concentration
of emissions and meteorological conditions.
4.5.1 Anticipated Impact
The major sources of air pollution in the proposed mine is dust generation due to
drilling, blasting, excavation, loading and transportation of mineral & wind
erosion of exposed material.
Drilling:
Drilling will be done by blast holes by 115 mm dia drill and generated muck pile,
will be excavated by the shovels with bucket capacities of 6.5 m3 and 4.3 m3
shovels. Drilling operations are mainly carried out during day time.
Blasting:
Blasting will be done using ANFO mixture along with 25% booster slurry explosives.
Air pollutants generated during blasting will be in the form of chemical gases
and particulate matter. The gases and particulate matter generated during
blasting does not significantly contribute any air pollution as it will be
instantaneous and intermittent. Blasting will be carried out during daytime only
and is avoided during high windy periods and during night times.
Transportation of Ore:
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The entire limestone excavated from this mine will be fed to CCI cement plant.
The mine is situated at a distance of about 4.0 km of the cement plant by road.
The limestone will be transported to the plant by closed belt conveyor system.
Ore Loading:
The ore after crushing and sizing at in pit crushing plant is brought to stock yard
which ultimately transported to the plant & the remaining material is stacked in
the stock pile by a movable stacker placed in stock yard. Water sprinkling is
done regularly to contain the PM in the stock yards.
Of the above sources, drilling, blasting, excavation and transportation
through dumper and crushing plant are the major sources, which are of
significance. Water sprinkling arrangements at the appropriate places will be
provided to contain the emissions.
The proposed lime stone mining activities are likely to contribute additional
Particulate Matter (PM), dust from area sources and Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx)
and hydrocarbons from automobile exhaust. The existing baseline
concentrations of pollutants are within the limits prescribed by CPCB for
industrial/mixed areas and for rural/residential areas.
Air pollution sources at the proposed mining site can be classified into three
categories, viz., area sources, line sources and instantaneous point sources.
Extraction of lime stone by various activities in mining area is considered as an
area source. Transportation of ore from mining area to the crusher is considered
as line source. Blasting is usually done by deep holes. Blasting in the proposed
mining will be conducted through deep blast holes and blasting will be carried
out during day time. The sources of pollutants are given in Table 4.3.
Table 4.3: Sources of Pollutants
S. No. Source Type of Pollutant
1 Mining activity, (drilling, blasting, loading &
crushing)
PM, NOx
2 Transport of Over Burden (OB) waste for
dumping/ backfill and ore to sorting/sizing
PM
3 Dumping of waste PM
4 Sorting of ore and loading PM
5 Transportation of sorted ore PM, NOx
AERMOD Air Quality Modeling:
In this present study, United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA–42
series) approved mathematical equations have been used to predict
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concentrations for different operations in mining including the mineral
transportation.
In order to predict the particulate emissions, Aermod Cloud an interface based
on ISCST3 – FDM model was used to predict changes in air quality i.e., maximum
ground level concentration (GLC’s) of PM10 due to the proposed mining
activity. The inputs required for the model is:
Hourly meteorological data
Source data
Receptor data
Programme control parameters
Emission Factors Considered in Model:
The modeling has been carried to predict the impacts of the mining operations
with a total production capacity of 1 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) on the
existing environment, using emission factors arrived for the worst case i.e. without
control measures. The emission factor has been estimated for 9 no. of sources for
various mining operations and is given in Table 4.4. The graphical representation
of ground level concentration (GLCs) is shown in Fig-4.1, 4.2 & 4.3 and an output
result of the modeling is given in Table 4.5, 4.6 & 4.7.
Table 4.4: Emission Factors for Mining Operations used for Modeling
S. No. Activities / Operations Units Emission Factors
1. Top soil removal by ripper gm/m 0.623
2. Drilling gm/sec 0.720
3. Blasting gm/sec 2.190
4. Loading to tippers excavator gm/sec 0.005
5. Dumper/ tipper unloading OB gm/sec 0.005
6. Bulldozing of OB gm/sec 0.025
7. Loading ore to dumper/ tipper gm/sec 0.012
8. Dumper / tipper unloading ore gm/sec 0.018
9. Wheel generated dust on haul road gm/m 0.560 Source: SP Benerjee, Minetech, Volume-27
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Fig 4.1: Isopleths of PM10 Concentration in 10 km Radius from the Mine Site
Table 4.5: Result Summary of PM10 Concentration (µg/m2)
Maximum 24-Hr Average PM10 Concentration, µg/m2
Locations Observed Incremental Predicted
Near Cement
Plant 78.54
0.5 79.04
Sedam 63.82 0.1 63.92
Within Lease Area 72.95 8.0 80.95
Kotlapur 69.89 0.1 69.99
Mailwar Azimpet 76.59 0.1 76.69
Madkal 69.61 0.5 70.11
Imadapur 68.17 0.1 68.27
Chitkanpalli 62.15 0.0 62.15
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Fig 4.2: Isopleths of PM2.5 Concentration in 10 km Radius from the Mine Site
Table 4.6: Result Summary of PM2.5 Concentration (µg/m2)
Maximum 24-Hr Average PM2.5 Concentration, µg/m2
Locations Observed Incremental Predicted
Near Cement
Plant 46.02
0.2 46.22
Sedam 49.00 0.046 49.046
Within Lease Area 35.76 2.0 37.76
Kotlapur 33.80 0.0 33.8
Mailwar Azimpet 36.93 0.0 36.93
Madkal 39.00 0.5 39.5
Imadapur 36.83 0.06 36.89
Chitkanpalli 29.60 0.0 29.6
Fig 4.3: Isopleths of NOx Concentration in 10 km Radius from the Mine Site
Table 4.7: Result Summary of NOx Concentration (µg/m2)
Maximum 24-Hr Average NOx Concentration, µg/m2
Locations Observed Incremental Predicted
Near Cement
Plant 16.84
0.3 17.14
Sedam 13.87 0.2 14.07
Within Lease Area 16.84 8.0 24.84
Kotlapur 17.82 0.2 18.02
Mailwar Azimpet 19.86 0.2 20.06
Madkal 16.11 0.5 16.61
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Chitkanpalli 14.81 0.0 14.81
It is seen that the GLC’s obtained at various locations for the study area well
within the CPCB standards (dated 18th November, 2009).
4.5.2 Mitigation Measures
Drilling: To control fugitive dust at source, wet drilling will be provided. Where
there is a scarcity of water, suitably designed dust extractor will be provided for
dry drilling along with dust hood at the mouth of the drill-hole collar.
Blasting: Establish time of blasting to suit the local conditions. Avoid blasting i.e.,
when temperature inversion is likely to occur and strong wind blows towards
residential areas.
Haul Road: The long life WBM (Water Bound Macadam) haul roads will be
constructed and maintained for traffic movement.
Transport: The speed of dumpers/ trucks on haul road will be controlled as
increased speed increases dust emissions. Overloading of transport vehicles will
be avoided. The trucks/ tippers will have sufficient free board. Spillage of ore on
public roads will be cleared immediately and vehicles will play in safe speed.
Green Belt: Planting of trees all along main mine haul road and regular grading
of haul roads will be practiced to prevent the generation of dust due to
movement of dumpers/trucks. Green belt of adequate width will be developed
around the lease area. Plantation will also be done in dumping area, mineral
stockyard.
4.6 NOISE ENVIRONMENT
Noise beyond a certain level has an adverse impact on human beings and their
environment. If intense enough it can damage hearing or is otherwise annoying.
Noise can also disturb natural wildlife and ecological systems.
4.6.1 Anticipated Impact
The source of Noise pollution will be the vehicular movements.
Noise will be generated by the digging of mine area using shovels,
crowbars etc.
Momentary noise will be generated by drilling and blasting.
4.6.2 Mitigation Measures
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Maintenance of Machinery: Good and regular maintenance of machinery will
be ensured to keep the noise generated at minimum. The vehicles operating will
be maintained and provided with good silencers. All machines will be used at
optimum capacity.
Blasting: Blasting will be avoided in the morning and evening hours, on foggy
days, at night time and at times of high wind velocity and low cloud cover.
Drilling: Drilling will be carried out with the help of sharp drill bits.
Vegetation: Plantation of trees around haul roads will be done to reduce the
noise.
Trained Operators: Only trained operators will be allowed to operate machines.
Hearing Protection: Equipment like ear-muffs, ear-plugs, etc. are commonly used
device for hearing protection. Workers and operators working at drilling sites will
be provided with ear muffs.
4.7 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT
The baseline flora and fauna has been depicted in Section-3.11 of Chapter-3.
The biological study of the area has been conducted in order to understand the
ecological status of the existing flora and fauna to generate baseline
information and evaluate the probable impacts on the biological environment.
4.7.1 Anticipated Impact
The mine lease area is waste land with no vegetation. Thus there shall not be any
adverse impact on biological environment due to the mining.
The mine area after reclamation will be planted resulting in an improvement in
surrounding environment.
4.7.2 Mitigation Measures
To reduce the adverse effects on flora/fauna status of the area due to
deposition of dust generated from mining operations, water sprinkling and water
spraying systems will be ensured in all dust prone areas to arrest dust generation.
Methodical and well-planned plantation scheme is being carried out
depending upon the immediate need, priority and availability of land which will
be continued in future also. The plantation is being done in multiple rows in
available places in a staggered way to cover the area to give the desired
stratified appearance of multi-tiers.
The objectives of green belt cover will cover the following:
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Noise abatement
Reuse of waste water to the extent possible
Prevention of soil erosion
Ecological restoration
Aesthetic, biological and visual improvement of area due to improved
vegetative and plantations cover.
4.8 SOCIO- ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
This section of the chapter deals with the demographic, social and economic
impact of the proposed project and more importantly on the villages of project
periphery. An attempt has been made to assess the impact of the proposed
Limestone mining project at village Injepalli on Socio-economic aspect of the
study area. The various attributes that have been taken into account are
population composition, employment generation, occupational shift, household
income, consumption pattern, ethnic issue and law & order problem.
4.8.1 Positive Impact
With adequate steps proposed for environmental protection no significant
pollution will be there.
Employment
Improved standard of living
Community skills development
Economic exposure and development
4.8.2 Adverse Social Impact
The project may trigger negative health impacts through increased dust,
creation of breeding grounds for disease vectors, population influx which
might introduce new diseases in the area and pressure on sanitation
facilities.
The process of mining entails drilling, blasting, excavation and
transportation. These activities generate noise and vibration. The impact
of noise and vibration from the epicenter of these activities could have
effects on the population living around these areas. The excessive
vibration could lead to collapse of the structures.
There is no habitation in the mining lease area. Therefore, neither villages
nor any part of villages will be disturbed during the entire life of the mine.
4.8.3 Mitigation Measures
Mining in this lease will give 20 job opportunities to the local people. Thus,
limestone mining will create beneficial effect on local people.
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With the operation of mining lease, various indirect employment
opportunities will also be generated. Several persons of the neighboring
villages have been benefited with contract works, employment through
contractors, running jeeps, trucks and tractors on hire, running canteens,
different kinds of shops and transport related business avenues.
Villagers have been provided with either direct employment or indirect
employment such as business, contract works and development work like
roads etc.
Villagers also get access to the other welfare amenities such as drinking
water, foods and provisions, shed etc.
The roads connecting to the villages will be repaired at regular interval by
the propjet proponent.
4.9 IMPACT ON PLACES OF TOURIST/ RELIGIOUS/ HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE
There are no places of historical importance in the near vicinity. Hence, no
impact is anticipated on any place of historical importance due to mining
operations.
4.10 LOGISTICS SYSTEM OF THE AREA DUE TO THE PROJECT
This being a working mine for many years, Limestone output from this mine and
adjoining leases are transported through private road of CCI to Kurkunta
cement plant, about 5.0 Km away. The mode of transport is through 25T / 30
Tonne Tippers/dumpers. As the materials from all the leases are transported in
dedicated road, there will not be any appreciable impact of the project on the
local logistical scenario.
However, the following mitigation measures are and will be followed:
Proper maintenance of transport vehicles.
Avoiding overloading of material
Covering of loaded vehicles with tarpaulins sheet if warranted.
Keeping traffic regulators at vulnerable locations.
Plantation on either side of the transport road.
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Fixed water sprinkler system for dust suppression in loaded vehicle is
proposed for effective control of fugitive emissions as given in Fig No. 4.4.
Fig No. 4.4: Transportation Route from Mines to CCI Factory through CCI’S Own
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5.0 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES
5.1 ALTERNATE TECHNOLOGY
This is an ongoing mining project for past many years in which Open Cast mining
technology of shovel-Dumper and Tipper combination has already been
selected after a thorough examination of various techno-economic factors. As
the Open Cast mining operations are going on smoothly and efficiently,
consideration of an alternate technology is not warranted.
5.2 FACTORS BEHIND THE SELECTION OF PROJECT SITE
Limestone Mine at Injepalli & Sedam villages is a mining project for excavation of
Limestone deposit, which is mineral specific.
The proposed mining lease area has following advantages:
The mineral deposit occurs in a non-forest area.
There is no habitation within the lease area; hence no R & R issues exist.
There are no river, stream, Nallah and water bodies in the mine lease
area.
Availability of skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled workers in this region.
The mine is surrounded by existing mine of company hence, all the basic
amenities such as rest shelters, medical, firefighting, education,
transportation, communication and infrastructural facilities are available.
Mine connectivity through road and rail is good.
Study area falls in seismic zone – II, however there is no major history of
landslides, earthquake, subsidence etc.
5.3 ALTERNATE SITE
The mineral deposits are site specific in nature; hence question of seeking
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6.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME
6.1 GENERAL
The management is committed for sustainable development and eco-friendly
mining operations. The environment management plan is detailed on the basis
of impact assessment. Control and mitigation measures for the adverse impacts
have been proposed. As the major environmental attributes have been
confined to the project area alone, implementations of the proposed control
measures and monitoring thereof will be undertaken on the regional basis.
CCI Ltd. will ensure the implementation of the EMP measures within the mine
area and carryout efficient monitoring.
6.2 METHODOLOGY OF MONITORING MECHANISM
Environmental monitoring at various locations, within the ML area and in the
study area of 10 km radius will be carried out on periodic basis. A comprehensive
network for monitoring has been prepared. Sampling locations have been
identified by considering the source of pollution due to mining operations,
drainage pattern and topography of the area.
6.3 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING CELL
A centralized environmental monitoring cell will be established for monitoring of
important and crucial environmental parameters which are of immense
importance to assess the status of environment during mine operation. With the
knowledge of initial parameters, deviations in environmental conditions due to
operation of the mine can be assessed and suitable mitigation steps will be
taken in time to safeguard the environment. The following routine monitoring
program will be implemented under the post – project monitoring as per CPCB
guidelines.
Environmental monitoring schedules are prepared covering various phases of
project advancement, such as constructional and regular operational phase.
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Fig 6.1: Environmental Monitoring Plan
6.4 ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEDULE AND PARAMETERS
To evaluate the effectiveness of environmental management programme,
regular monitoring of the important environmental parameters will be taken up.
The schedule, duration and parameters to be monitored are shown in below
Table 6.1
Table 6.1: Monitoring Schedule and Parameters
S. Particulars Parameters for Duration Monitoring Location
CELL
Air, Noise, Water Land
Environment and Energy use
Monitoring
Selection of Parameters
Selection of Monitoring System
Equipment Specifications
Frequency
Sampling
Analysis Methodology
Statistical Analysis of Results
Comparison with
Standards
Adoption of
Additional Mitigation
Measures, if
necessary
ecessary
Analytical Quality Control
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No. Monitoring of Station Frequencies
1. Air Emission
PM10, PM2.5,
SO2, NOX and
CO
24 hr Twice in a
year
One location
inside and
four outside
2. Noise
Spot Noise
level recording
Leq (day), Leq
(night), Leq
(dn)
8 hr Twice in a
year
One location
inside and
four outside
3.
Surface &
Ground
Water
Physical,
Chemical Grab
Twice in a
year
One location
inside and
four outside
4. Soil Sampling
Physico-
chemical
parameters
and metals
Grab Twice in a
year
Plantation
areas
5. Waste
Management
Handling and
disposal as per
approved
Mining Plan
-- Regular Mine lease
area
6. Health Total health
parameters --
Initial
Medical
Examination
(IME) and
Periodic
Medical
Examination
– Once in a
five year
All
employees
6.5 REPORTING SCHEDULE
The post project monitoring will be carried out as per schedule and analysis
reports will be sent to MoEF&CC for every six months.
6.6 ENVIRONMENTAL LABORATORY
Presently monitoring is carried out through external agencies. The same can be
continued in future also.
6.7 BUDGETARY PROVISION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING
Sufficient fund allocation will be made towards environmental management
and monitoring program. In order to implement the environmental monitoring,
timely funds will be released as per requirement. The same is detailed in Table-
6.2.
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Table 6.2: Budget for Environmental Monitoring Cost
S.
No. Components
Schedule &
Duration of
Monitoring
Implementing
Agency
Approx.
Unit Cost/
Location
Total Cost
(Per Year)
1. Air
Once in every
season expect
monsoon (at 5
locations)
CCI Ltd. Rs. 5000/- 75,000/-
2. Water
Once in every
season (at 5
locations)
CCI Ltd. Rs. 5000/- 75,000/-
3. Noise
Once in every
season (at 5
locations)
CCI Ltd. Rs. 3000/- 60,000/-
4. Soil Twice in a year
(at 5 locations) CCI Ltd. Rs. 3000/- 30,000/-
Total 2,40,000/-
6.8 ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY OF THE COMPANY
The company has formulated as well-planned and integrated environmental
policy. The salient features of this policy are show below.
Compliance to Legal and other requirements, relevant to environmental
and Occupational Health & Safety.
Work with all employees to eliminate unsafe conditions & unsafe acts and
to control pollution from the work place.
Continual improvement of environmental performance through
Conservation of Energy & Natural resources and Waste minimization &
possible utilization.
Communication of Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety
policy to all personnel, working for or on behalf of the organization
To detect departures or violations of environmental standards and to take
immediate corrective actions to set right the environmental status within
statutory standards.
Sustained maintenance of the set standards and periodic reviewing of
environmental and Occupational Health & Safety Objectives and Targets.
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7.0 ADDITIONAL STUDIES
7.1 GENERAL
As per EIA Notification dated 14th September, 2006, as amended on time to time,
Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC), New Delhi has
suggested Terms of Reference (ToRs) for the preparation of the Environmental
Impact Assessment (EIA) Report and Environmental Management Plan (EMP)
Vide letter no. J-11015/112/2018-IA.II (M) dated 30th August, 2019.
The additional studies covered for this EIA/EMP report are:
Public consultation of the project as per MoEF mandates.
Risk Assessment and Disaster Management Plan in connection with mining
and allied operations of the project will be spelt out in detail to cover
possible dangers / risks / explosions / accidents, etc. likely to arise from the
project operations, including onsite and off-site emergency plans to meet
the disastrous situations if any.
Mine closure planning and various advance actions and finalization of
plan to effect closure/abandonment of the mine at the end of mine life.
7.2 PUBLIC CONSULTATION
Public Hearing for proposed project of Karigatta Limestone Mine area of 119.64
Hectares with production capacity of 1.0 MTPA in near village Injepalli & Sedam,
Taluka Sedam, District Kalaburgi (Karnataka) was held on 11/09/2020 at 11:00
AM at CCI Colony, Near Temple, Kurkunta Village, Tehsil Sedam, and District
Kalaburgi.
Details of the Public Hearing Proceedings are appended herewith the Final
EIA/EMP Report:
Particular Description
Advertisement for Public Hearing
Date of Advertisement in
Newspapers
Name of Newspapers
10th August, 2020
(In Deccan Herald & Udayavani, Kalaburgi)
Date/Time of Public Hearing 11/09/2020 at 11.00 AM
Venue CCI Colony, Near Temple, Kurkunta, Sedam,
Kalaburgi (Karnataka)
Members 1. Smt. V.V. Jyothsna, I.A.S (Deputy
Commissioner, Kalaburgi)
2. Sri Ramesh Kolar (Assistant Commissioner,
Sedam)
3. Sri. C.N. Manjappa (Environmental Officer,
RO, KSPCB, Kalaburgi)
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Public Hearing Notice published in Newspapers “Deccan Herald & Udayavani”
Kalaburgi, dated 10/08/2020:
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Photographs of Public Hearing:
Public Hearing English Translation with Action Plan
As per the Notification issued by the Ministry of Environment and Forests,
Government of India, on 14-09-2006, it is a prerequisite to get the Environmental
Clearance from the Ministry of Environment and Forests and it is mandatory that
an Environmental Public Hearing at the Project Site is held under the
chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner or his/her representative not below the
Rank of Additional Deputy Commissioner.
As per the Ministry of Environment and Forests & Climate Change (I.A. Division),
Government of India, Terms of Reference (TOR) letter no. J-11015/114/2018-IA.II
(M) New Delhi dated 29.08.2019 for production of limestone mine with capacity
of 1.0 MTPA in the mine lease area of 119.64 Ha and as per the request of project
proponent for conducting Environmental Public Hearing vide letter 16.10.2019,
the Public Hearing was organized by the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board
on 11.09.2020 at project site.
As per the EIA Notification, the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board gave the
Notification regarding public hearing, 30 days in advance. The advertisement to
this effect was published in the Kannada daily news paper “Udayavani” and
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English daily news paper “Deccan Herald” on 10th August, 2020. The public
hearing notification was also issued in the local Kannada daily news paper
“Sanjevani” on 13/08/2020. The Suggestions/views/comments and objections of
the interested bonafide residents, Environmental Groups and others located at
the Project site likely to be affected by the proposed project were invited.
Affected people could send their suggestions, objections, grievances, etc., ether
orally or written or through e-mail to the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board
/ Chairman, Environment Public Hearing Committee, within 30 days from the
date of publication of the Notification/at the time of public hearing.
The Environmental Officer, Karnataka State Pollution Control Board, Kalaburagi,
Sri C.N. Manjappa, has welcomed the Deputy Commissioner, Kalaburagi, all the
public, the officials of all departments and others who were present on the
occasion. He has briefed the need for Environmental Clearance from the
Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of India and the Environmental
Public Hearing as per the EIA Notification. He informed that accordingly publicity
was given in the newspapers 30 days in advance and explained the procedure
of the Public Hearing and the documents kept for the Public Hearing at different
places. He has requested the Deputy Commissioner, to preside over the public
Hearing. He has informed the public to present all their submissions either in
written or orally, which would be a part of this hearing. Entire proceedings were
videographed and audio. Environmental Officer informed the project proponent
to make presentation of their project proposal to the Public.
After the technical presentation by the Consultant, District Environmental Officer,
KSPCB, has opened the forum to the Public to register their views and opinion
about the projects.
Totally around 80 people were present for public hearing, of which about 15
persons expressed their views on behalf of various villages. The public opinion
was well heard and recorded as minutes of the public hearing.
The locals expressed their views, concerns and worries about the project. Their
views were all well heard and recorded as minutes of the public hearing. (Details
are given in Annexure – 11) They expect proper implementation of the
environmental management measures during mining operations to obviate any
negative impact on the environment, provision of more employment for the
locals, more CSR initiatives by the company and adequate positive socio
economic impact from this project.
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Public Hearing Action Plan with Budgetary Allocation:
S.
No.
Name of the
Person & Address Points raised in PH Reply of Project Proponent
Budgetary
Allocation
1 Sri Kashinath,
Kurkunta Village
I am requesting to start of CCI Factory In this regards the CCIL officer
apprised and gives special
thanks to Mr. Kashi Nath for
supporting to re-establish
Factory as soon as &
appreciating his concern.
2 Sri Ambu Nayak,
Betagera Gate,
Kurkunta Village
Sy. No. 65, 66 have been acquired by the
Government. Compensation not given by
the company.
CCIL officer informed If required,
Land will be acquired with mutual
consent as per Rule.
3 Sri Ramayya
Puiari, Member'
APMC' Sedam
We already told in previous meetings to
restart of the mining and industry. If this is
started then only this area development
will take place: we have 1oo% hope that
the industry will restart its operation. Since,
3 days this meetings are going on & |
have hope of restart of the plant. Our Sri
Sharanappa & others have submitted
representation CCI has to respond to it. Sri
Desai and Sri Narayan Rao have fighting
for it. Now BJP government has come and
factory has to be started so that poor
people will survive. People have lost hope
and once again. I am requesting to restart
In this regards the CCIL officer
gives thanks to Mr. Ramayya
Puiari for supporting CCI to
establish / re-opening of
cement Factory.
The employment will be given to
the local people. The manpower
will be deployed based on the
statutory norms. Maximum efforts
will be made to engage more
local manpower based on the
Govt. Guideline/directives.
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of the plant, I can say that this mine lime
stone is like gold and it is available at
ground level plenty of lime stone is
available in the mines' All Kurkunta farmers
have given their lands for this mining.
Hence, village people are facing lot of
difficulties. If both factory and mining is
carried out, the local people will be
benefited' I am concluding my speech.
4 Sri Ravi S, General
Secretary, JDS
Party, Sedam
I am JDS party general secretary, Sedam.
As a representative of JDS party, I am
attending 2nd'time for this meeting. This is
last day, 2 days meeting already over. My
question and also by all the public
question is whether this company will be
restarted or it is privatized. This question
was also raised in the news media. This has
to be answered by the concerned officers.
I do not understand whether this factory
will be restarted or it is given on lease basis.
This 3'd day meeting is crucial and CCI
factory manager has to clarify this issue to
the public. lf you have plan only for mining,
this will not be allowed by the public.
Factory has to be started at any cost. Due
to Covid-19 pandemic, about 70 lakhs
people became jobless and labors are
CCIL officer informed that
All the three Mines will re-open
being a part of the CCI cement
plant at Kurkunta (being captive
Mines).
The further decision for
privatization or on lease basis
will be taken in accordance
with the revival
package/decision finally
approved by Hon’ble BIFR
/cabinet approval.
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also not getting works for their livelihood. I
am submitting memorandum from the
party side and I am repeatedly warning
we are not allowing privatization of this
factory. CCI management has to give
clarification in this issue. My father has
taken only Rs.70, 000/- while he was retiring
from this company. This amount is not
sufficient for livelihood of our family. We
have hope for good future of our children
due to restart of this factory. I am
concluding my speech.
5 Sri Hade
Nadapalli,
Sedam
We have concluded 3 day meeting and
we are getting only public opinion on this
project. Now, officers have to disclose the
opinion of the Government on reopen of
this factory. It has to be clarified whether
this company will be restarted or
privatization of the plant and leasing out of
mines for private company. We are
requesting both DC madam and CCI
manager to clarify this issue. Our CCI
Kurkunta cement is very good quality
cement and hence this plant has to be
started and mining shall be started.
Reply of the same is given in the
reply of Point no. 4
6 Sri S. Venkatesh,
Ex-Employee, CCI
I wanted to speak about history of this
plant and mines. Madkal and Injepalli
Reply of the same is given in the
reply of Point no. 4
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people have told they have no objection
for this project. Based on report of
Geological survey of India, this limestone
deposit was identified in this backward
area and hence proposed cement plant
and mining in this area. There is plenty of
limestone deposit available in these mines.
Then the factory was started. Based on the
submission of reports to the Government,
the land was acquired and limestone
deposit was available for next 200 years.
This plant has been run with this lime stone
for 15-20 years and supplied cement to
military projects also. This company has got
National awards. Afterwards the
Government has declared this unit as loss
making unit. This is old factory having
about 600 Ton capacity cement
production. The requirement of raw
materials, electricity, transportation, the
cost of production has increased to about
Rs.110/- to Rs.120/- per bag whereas in
new technology system, the cost of
production by Vasavadatta or by Tandur
plant is only Rs. 60/- per bag. By this reason,
the government has declared this unit as
loss making unit. In India CCI has 10
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factories, one in Kurkunta, 3 in Madhya
Pradesh, 3 plants in Andhra Pradesh, one in
Assam, one in Himachal Pradesh and
another one ih Haryana State. 7 units have
been declared as toss making units. This
loss making was mainly due to increase of
cost of production. We have met ministers
and in 1995 along with Sri Basavaraj Patil
we met minister and the matter was
referred to BIFR. BIFR is the tribunal. After
declaring loss making unit, the next
process is tender for privatization. Liabilities
of the plant shall be recovered by way of
privatization. From BJP party, Sri Jadhav sir
is trying to solve this issue. I am requesting
officers for further process of this matter. I
am concluding my speech.
7 Sri Mallikariun,
Kurkunta Village
We have given our lands to this company
and hence we got jobs in 1973. I have
worked in this factory. Today issue is
renewal of mines lease; this has to be
cleared at the earliest. I am submitting
representation in this matter and he read
out the contents of the memorandum. The
expert agency has prepared the report for
CCI and the report will be submitted to the
government. I am requesting all to support
In this regards the CCIL officer
apprised to Local villagers for
showing immense support to
the CCIL & assured villagers,
CCIL will try level best so that it
will helps to enhance the
livelihood of the surroundings.
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this and we are supporting this project. I
am concluding my speech.
8 Sri. Narayan Rao,
Kurkunta Village
Many people have tried to restart of this
plant. All are expecting restart of this plant.
Today several crores worth property has
been damaged, who is responsible for this
property loss; why this plant was closed.
Nobody has raised objection for damage
of environment due to this plant. The plant
was already operated earlier. All we
expected that this meeting has been
conducted to process for restart of the
industry. Today topic is relating to
environment, new technology has come
and many plants are running with new
modern technology. The RTPS plant
running with 8 units has been issued with
notice for non installation of FGD control
equipment and now they are spending
Rs.800 Crores for installation of FGD to
protect the environment. Today everybody
has to take action for protection of
environment and public health is very
important for leading better life. CCI
should run this industry, for this we will
support. We are ready to extend our full
support to CCl. The industry was closed in
Reply of the same is given in the
reply of Point no. 4
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crucial time; Many families faced
difficulties due to closure of this industry.
There is no objection from the surrounding
villages for restart of industry and for
mining. l am requesting to forward positive
report to the Government to facilitate
restart of industry & mines. I am concluding
my speech.
9 Sri Sharanappa
Kolli, Kurkunta
Village
We have already given memorandum in
this regard. Hyderabad Karnataka
Adhyayana Sub Committee Chairman Sri
H.K. Patil Sir has conducted one meeting in
Kalaburagi and meeting was called to
discuss issues of Hyderabad Karnataka
region. In this meeting l raised, the issue of
closed CCI factory and I requested to
release 50% of grant every year for restart
of this plant"* Releasing this grant for,
operation of the plant will not only help
development of Kurkunta, but also helps
overall development of entire Gulbarga
District. There are 6 ministers, 3 MLA's and
DC was also present in the Sub Committee
meeting. This Hyderabad Karnataka
Region has 7 districts, about Rs.1200 Crores
grant will come each year and I,
requested to reserve 50 % for this CCI
Reply of the same is given in the
reply of Point no. 4
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plant. If this step was taken at that time;
our CCI plant may continued its operation.
Now, Government has to take steps for
restart of the plant. The existing plant can
be operated at any time as there is
already created infrastructure is available
like water supply, no land acquisition
problem, no electricity problem, railway
track available front quarry to plant & road
facility is available. Everybody has to try for
restart of this industry. All political parties
like Congress, JDS and BJP have fighted for
opening of this factory. Our single line
resolution is to start the factory. No need of
further meetings. But one condition that
the mined stone shall be grinded in this
factory only for production of cement. This
is an opinion of all the public and political
party leaders of this entire sedam region. I
am concluding my speech.
10 Sri Shivayya
Guttedar,
Kurkunta Village
In 1965-66, the land was purchased for this
factory. The rate of land at that time was
only Rs.900/- per acre. However, the actual
government land rate was only Rs.400/- to
Rs.500/-. As CCI has given Rs.900/- we all
become happy. However, the factory was
closed within 24 years time. The factory
Reply of the same is given in the
reply of Point no. 4
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was closed due to negligence of
management. Karigatta has history and
having rich lime stone mine. Finally I am
requesting to restart of the factory and to
give employment to local people. I am
concluding my speech.
11 Sri Akram Pasha,
Kurkunta Village
The CCI has presented all aspects of its
project in the presentation relating to
environment, green belt development.
etc., As new technology has came, there
is. No damage to the environment. As I
already told, many daily wage workers
have come to the streets due to closure of
this factory and no benefits given by the
company to these workers. Even for
permanent employees also VRS was given
to remove them from the company. I am
congratulating all the leaders for joining
hands for supporting us for restart of this
factory. We are urging to restart of the
factory at the earliest. I am concluding my
speech.
Reply of the same is given in the
reply of Point no. 4 & 10
12 Sri Lingaraia
Kapanur,
Kurkunta villag
CCI Factory has closed. Now they have
proposed renewal of mines only. But my
opinion is to start the factory and mines.
There is more responsibility on our district
MP Sir Sri Umesh Jadhav and our Deputy
Reply of the same is given in the
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Commissioner and I am requesting them to
process further for start of plant and mines.
I am concluding my speech
13 Sri Shivaputrappa
Sharanappa,
Secretary
Gen6rat, JDS
party, Sedam
Taluk
"Local many youths completed higher
education like lTl, Diploma & Engineering.
The plant management should give job
preference to local educated youths.
There are many plants in Sedam Taluk and
these plants are not giving employment to
local Sedam Taluk people. These plants
are employing people from outside states.
Minimum 50% jobs should be reserved for
Sedam Taluk people depending on their
qualification. Another 25% jobs shall be
reserved for Gulbarga District people and
remaining 25% jobs can be given outside
people. They are utilizing all our local
resources and hence they have to give
employment to local people. Once again I
am requesting to give employment to
local people. I am concluding my speech.
Reply of the same is given in the
reply of Point no. 10
14 Sri Shivaram
Rathod, Betagera
Gate, Kurkunta
village
The company has given job to us only on
paper. Actually they have not given job. I
have crossed 40 years, we are thrown on
streets. We have 10 acres land adjacent to
mining quarry. Supreme court has given
judgment in 2005, but they have given
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compensation in 2012. They have given
job to another person in my name, but for
me they have given job only on paper.
They have acquired 40 acres of our land
and injustice has been made to our family.
We are living by doing labour works. I am
requesting to solve this problem. The
company has taken lands and
uneducated people have been thrown to
the streets and not given employment. All
genial managers of the company said
they have no money to run the plant.
Because of failure of the management,
the factory was closed. We have
requested Sri R.S. Patil Sir to resolve this
issue, and till date it was not solved. Till
date they have not given job to us. I am
requesting to give justice for me.
15 Sri Vishwanath
Reddy patil,
Sedam
The public have spoken on this project and
many have submitted memorandums.
Since 3 days, the mining projects in
Karigatta have been heard and submitting
memorandum and requesting to give
approval with conditions. He read out the
memorandum contents as follows;
1. Clean air, clean water and clean
Environment
Proper Protection measures such
as use of Wet drilling, use of Rock
Breaker, regular water spraying,
suitable plantation on waste
dumping sites, proper
maintenance of all machineries,
Periodic air & Noise Quality
survey, Green Belt development
Budget for
Environmental
Management Plan:
Capital Cos t: 14.4
Lakhs
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environment is our right.
2. The CCI 'presented environment
management plant shall be implemented
completely and with condition the
approval can be given.
3. Project proponent has proposed to
acquire some private lands and hence,
the mining shall be carried out only after
giving compensation to these lands.
4. Soon after obtaining Environment
Pollution Control Certificate, the mining
shall be started in Karigatta mines and by
this plant can also be started. For start of
mining, time limit shall be fixed to the
company
5. The mined lime stone at Karigatta mines
shall be utilized in Kurkunta Cement plant
only. We are not permitting for transport of
limestone to other places like Tandur other
than utilization in Kurkunta factory.
and plantation, Construction of
garland drains, use of waste water
etc. are being/will be taken to
protect the environment and to
reduce the impact of mining.
Compensation
Land has been already
purchased / leased from land
owners with mutual
agreement/consent with proper
compensation since long back.
If any, additional land required
compensation will be paid as per
Govt. rule to the land losers.
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7.3 RISK ASSESSMENT 7.3.1 Risk Analysis and Control Measures
Risk assessment is a process whereby risks are analyzed, assessed and risk
management priorities are evaluated. It is defined as the characterization of the
potential adverse effect to human health & environment due to environmental
hazards.
Objectives of Risk Assessment:
Identifying hazardous activities
Assessment of risk level and severity in different operations
Identification of control measures
Setting monitoring process
Reduce the impact of mishaps of all kinds
Reduce the inherent potential for major accidents
Methodology of Risk Assessment:
Collection of information & identification of hazard
Classify their severity and probability of occurrence
Identification of exposed risks
Assess the risk and risk rating based on
Probability
Exposure
Consequence
Prioritization of the risks
Implementation of control measures
Monitoring risk assessment
Evaluation and correction
There are various factors, which can cause disaster in the mines. The mining
activity has several disaster prone areas. The identification of various hazards is
shown in Fig -7.1 and the hazards are discussed below:
Factors of risks involved due to human induced activities in connection with
mining operations are 1) removal of O.B and side burden 2) drilling 3) blasting 4)
excavation of ore and 5) transportation of ore.
Other risk factors due to natural activities are 1) fire 2) water inundation 3)
electricity and 4) natural calamities.
For the various risks, likely to arise, as above, detailed analysis of causes and
control measures is given in below Table 7.1
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Table 7.1: Factors, Detailed Analysis of Causes and Control Measures
S. No. Factors Cause of Risks Control Measures
1. Slope stability of
mine face and
dumping benches
a) Sliding of mine / dump
Benches due to its
unconsolidated nature.
b) Vibration due to
movement of vehicles in
the benches.
By maintaining proper bench slopes for
both the mine benches and the dump
slope this risk can be tackled.
- Mine Bench height – 6m
- Mine Bench width – 17m
- Over all mine bench slope angle will be
maintained not more than 45°
- The inactive external dump slopes are
and will be terraced and proper
vegetation laid which will cause
binding of the soil preventing any
slope failure. Retaining walls built all
around the external dumps which will
have weep holes for passage of storm
water to join garland drains around
the periphery at the toe of the dump.
- Since the limestone deposit of this area
is in the form of metamorphosed hard
crystalline limestone and the footwall
and hanging wall are hard calc-gneiss
rocks, no incidence of slope failure in
the benches so far.
2. Drilling a)Due to high pressure of
compressed air hoses may
burst
b) Drill rod may break due
to
improper maintenance of
the
rod
- Periodical preventive maintenance
and replacement of worn out
accessories in the compressor and drill
equipment
- As per manufacturers
recommendation rod replaced and
bits changed
3. Blasting a) Fly rock, ground
vibration and noise etc.,
b) Improper charging of
explosives
- Burden and spacing is being kept
optimum and blasting is being done as
per their recommendations. Nonel
detonators are being used for
controlling ground vibration and fly
rocks.
- Experienced and competent persons
are engaged for charging of
explosives and blasting. All safety
measures as per Director of Mine
Safety norms are being strictly
complied in handling and charging of
explosives.
4. Excavation of Ore a)Hauling and loading - Operator shall not operate the
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equipment are in such
proximity while excavation
b)Swinging of bucket over
the
body of tipper
c) Driving of unauthorized
person
machine when person & vehicles are
in such proximity
- Shall not swing the bucket over the
cab and operator leaves the
machine after ensuring the bucket is
on ground
- Shall not allow any unauthorized
person to operate the machine by
effective supervision
5. Transportation of
Ore
a)Operating the vehicle “
nose to tail”
b) Overloading of material
c) While reversal &
overtaking of vehicle
d) Operator of truck
leaving his cabin when it is
loaded.
- It will be ensured that all these causes
will be nullified by giving training to the
operators
- No over loading
- Audio visual reverse horn will be
provided
- Proper training will be given
6. Fire due to
electricity and oil
a)Due to the short circuit
of cables & other
electrical parts
b) Due to the leakage of
inflammable liquid like
diesel,
oil etc,
- Commutator & electrical parts shall be
cleaned frequently with the help of dry
air blower
- All fastening parts and places will be
tightened.
7. Water inundation a)Inrush of storm water
due to heavy rain
b) Unusual seepage of
water
c)Sudden collapse of
peripheral bund due to
torrential pour
- Proper drainage arrangements made
to divert water from entering into the
mine pit. The rain water stored in the
mine sump through defined drainage
channels.
- Guard will keep a continuous watch on
water level in the mine pit during
monsoon and when touches danger
mark immediately inform to the mine
official.
- Work shall not be resumed except with
the prior permission of the Manager
unless all the working places
thoroughly examined by a competent
person.
8. Natural calamities Unexpected happenings - The mine management is capable to
deal with the situation
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Fig 7.1: Identification of Hazards in Open Cast Mine
7.4 DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN
The Disaster Management Plan is aimed to ensure safety of life, protection of
environment, protection of installation, restoration of production and salvage
operations in this same order of priorities. For effective implementation of the
Disaster Management Plan, it should be widely circulated and personnel training
through rehearsals/mock drills.
The objective of the Disaster Management Plan is to make use of the combined
resources of the mine and the outside services to achieve the following:
The objective of onsite disaster management plan for the captive mine is
to be a state of perceptual readiness through training, development to
immediately control and arrest any emergency situations, so as to avert a
fully fledged disaster and the consequence of human and property
damage. In the event of a disaster still occurring & to manage the same
so that the risk of the damage to life and property is minimized.
Open Cast
Mine
Drilling
And
Blasting
Exploitation
of
Ore
Transportation
of Ore to
Crushing Plant
Ore
Crushing
Plant
Loading
Plant
Ecological
Risk
(Land, Air,
Water)
Dust
Noise
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CCI have a demented procedure for Emergency preparedness &
responses. The emergency situations arising out of the situations as
defined in the clause shall be addressed in the document.
The salient features are elaborated as below:
Effect the rescue and medical treatment of casualties;
Safeguard other people;
Minimize damage to property and the environment;
Initially contain and ultimately bring the incident under control;
Identify any dead;
Provide for the needs of relatives;
Provide authoritative information to the news media;
Secure the safe rehabilitation of affected area; and
Preserve relevant records and equipment for the subsequent inquiry into
the cause and circumstances of the emergency.
In effect, it is to optimize operational efficiency to rescue rehabilitation and
render medical help and to restore normalcy.
Emergency Organization:
It is recommended to setup an Emergency Organization. A senior executive
(Mine Manager) who has control over the affairs of the mine would be heading
the emergency organization. He would be designated as site controller. As per
the general organization chart, in the mines, the mines manager would be
designated as the incident controller. The incident Controller would be reporting
to the site controller.
Each incident controller, for himself, organizes a team responsible for controlling
the incidence with the personnel under his control. Shift In-charge would be the
reporting officer, who would bring the incidence to the notice of the Incidence
Controller and Site Controller.
Emergency co-coordinators would be appointed who would undertake the
responsibilities like fire fighting, rescue, rehabilitation, transport and provide
essential and support services. For this purposes, security in-charge, personnel
department, essential services personnel would be engaged. All these personnel
would be designated as key personnel.
In each shift, electrical supervisor, electrical fitters, pump house in-charge and
other maintenance staff would be drafted for emergency operations. In the
event of power or communication system failure, some of staff members in the
mine offices would be drafted and their services would be utilized as messengers
for quick passing of communications. All these personnel would be declared as
essential personnel.
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Following officers of the mines will be responsible for co-ordination in case of
emergency situated in any section of the mine. Emergency responses are given
in Table 7.2.
Table 7.2: Emergency Responses
Person Responsibility
Head of the department/ mine agent
Site Controller
Section in charge/ mine manager Accident controller/ communication
officer
Employee who gives the first
information about the incident/
accident
Primary controller
P & A Deptt. (HOD) Liaison officer
Emergency Organization:
Whoever notices an emergency situation such as fire, growth of fire etc would
inform his immediate superior and Emergency control center. The person on duty
in the Emergency Control Center would appraise the site controller. Site
controller verifies the situation from the Incident Controller of that area or the
Shift In-charge and takes a decision about an impending on site emergency.
This would be communicated to all the incident controllers, emergency co-
coordinators.
Simultaneously, the emergency warning system would be activated on the
instructions of the site controller.
Setting up of Emergency Infrastructure:
To enable the key persons to implement the DMP, the following infrastructure will
require to be set up:
Assembly Points
In case of emergency the site needs to be evacuated immediately. On
evacuation people will go to pre-assigned assembly points. The charge will be
taken by shift in charge and in his absence person deployed by Commander will
be in charge of respective assembly points and will supervise Assembly and
Head Count. A Board indicating the Assembly Point having relevant information
is placed at point for guidance.
Liaison with State Authorities
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Government authorities, local hospital, police fire services, Taluka mamlatdar,
district collector will be kept informed about the occurrence and development
of any incident by Commander and procure necessary help and guidance from
these authorities.
Task Force of Essential Staff
A task force of essential trained staff is made available to get work done by the
Commander. Task Force personnel shall be trained to perform tasks as
mentioned above.
Emergency Control Center
Manager-Quarry Office will act as Emergency Control Center and provided with
required communication facilities. The Control Center is situated in an area of
minimum risk and close to the road to allow for ready access by a vehicle if
other systems fail or extra communication facilities are needed to be set up. The
Emergency control center should consist of following items:
External telephones
Emergency plan
Stationeries
Torches and emergency lights.
Fire Fighting:
Person noticing the fire shall immediately raise alarm and ask the nearest person
to inform Matron and Manager-Quarry. The person at site shall use portable Fire
Extinguisher in an attempt to extinguish the fire. Mine Mate shall assess the
severity of fire and if likely to be severe shall take following steps
Call fire tenders and mobile trailer pump from nearby fire department.
Call for assembly of all persons at assembly points
Arrange for turning "OFF" main switch of electricity supply.
Manager-Quarry shall review the steps taken by Matron in his capacity as
COMMANDER and establish a "Control Room" in his office.
Natural Disasters:
Quarry being a single storey building, built on elevated base is structurally safe
from effects of Natural Disasters. It affords shelter against cyclone and flood.
Cyclone and Flood
When warning of cyclone or heavy rains is received from Local
Administration, the Commander shall alert Staff to be prepared.
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Mines Mate shall withdraw the entire person from work place and
accumulate them in quarry building.
All the equipment should be withdrawn from mine and kept in a higher
site.
The mines Manager may advise to leave the staff depending on security
of situation.
Earthquake
When earthquake hits, all persons shall be encouraged to run out in the
open areas designated as Assembly Points.
The electrical department should disconnect the electrical supply.
All key personnel shall reach Quarry immediately and carry out
designated responsibilities
Steps detailed in Emergency preparedness are to be carried out.
As soon as earthquake tremor stops - Site Incident Controller (Matron)
shall:
Check all areas to ensure that all fires and doused.
Check all areas for persons trapped inside.
Search and Rescue Operation shall be launched with help of Workers, if
there is obvious damage to building.
First Aid & Medical Facilities:
The mine management is having first aid / medical center for use in emergency
situation. All casualties would be registered and will be given first aid. The center
will have facilities for first aid and minor treatment resuscitation and transport. It
will have proper telephone/ mobile phone facility for quick communication with
hospitals where the complicated cases are to be referred. Regular checking of
these facilities shall be under taken by the in charge of the first aid station.
Treatment of affected persons
Injured / Affected persons shall be provided suitable first-aid treatment
and sent to Co.'s Doctor for further treatment depending on injury.
Patients requiring further treatment shall be sent in Ambulances to
Hospitals in Sedam.
Patients suffering from minor problems shall be discharged and sent home
after preliminary treatment
Post Emergency Activities:
Medical check-up
Medical checkup of affected persons if any and suitable medical aid shall be
provided.
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Collection of Records
Exact information shall be collected regarding cause of Emergency and
remedial measures suggested preventing recurrence.
Inquiry
Detailed inquiry shall be carried out to find out cause which will be in the form of
fact finding and recommendations made to suitable authority.
Insurance Claims (if any)
Insurance claims for damage due to consequences of emergency shall be filed.
Mock Drill:
Full scale mock drill shall be conducted at least once a year in coordination with
Safety Department.
Manager-Quarry shall declare the emergency for mock drill and all persons
concerned shall perform duties as per Responsibilities given in this Plan.
Training:
Regular training of all concerned personnel will be conducted to enable the
Staff to face any type of Emergency be it Natural Disasters, Fire in Equipment,
Building or any explosion in mine.
DMP Audit, Non Conformance and Corrective Action and Preventive Action:
Since this DMP has been designed as a dynamic document, it is required that its
performance be audited at regular intervals. Ideally, persons auditing the DMP
should be external auditors (i.e. not employed at the site being audited). The
audit should result in a set of findings that are put before the site management
for review.
Audits will be periodic, at intervals that are decided by the Head Office. Audit
reports shall state the exact non-compliance with the particular clause of this
DMP, and should include steps to be taken to attain compliance, through
corrective and preventive actions.
Review of Emergency Performance:
The site / head office management will review the findings of the audit and the
non-compliances. It will consider whether the DMP is providing adequate safety
assurance to the management, delivering performance as desired, and whether
it continues to be in the spirit of Environment, Health, and Safety Policies, and
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changing requirements. On the basis of these, the management will record its
decisions and consider modifying the DMP, as deemed appropriate.
7.5 SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT, R&R ACTION PLAN
There has the positive impact on the villagers of the nearby villages in the form of
employment. There is no human settlement in the lease area. Thus there is no
impact on the human settlement and thus no R & R plan is required.
Fig 7.2: On-site Emergency Chart
Site Controller
Emergency
Control Rom
Safety
Officer
Incident
Controller
Emergency Coordinator
(Rescue, Fire Fighting)
Emergency
Coordinator
(Essential
Services)
Emergency
Coordinator
(Medical, Mutual, Aid,
Rehabilitation,
Transport and
Communication)
Shift
In- charge
Shift
In- charge
Operator Electrician, Pump
operator
First Aid, Transport-
Driver, Telephone -
Operator
Electrician,
Pump operator
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Fig 7.3: Off-site Emergency Chart
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8.0 PROJECT BENEFITS
8.1 INTRODUCTION
Cement Corporation of India Limited (CCI) has proposed Limestone mining
project in order to meet the requirement of Limestone (Which is the basic raw
material for manufacturing of cement) for their existing cement plant located in
Kurkunta, Karnataka. This project pertains to mining of limestone with peak
production capacity of about 1.0 MTPA area of 119.64 ha located at near
village Injepalli & Sedam, Sedam taluka in Kalaburgi district of Karnataka.
Project Benefits
Project benefits are attributed in various ways as under:
Environment
Social
Employment
Economic
The company is conscious of its obligations to society at large & is contributing in
overall socioeconomic development of the area in the coming years by
increasing its efforts for overall development of the study area.
8.2 ENVIRONMENT BENEFITS
At post mining stage of proposed project, the existing waste land shall be
converted to water harvesting bodies and green belts.
At the scheme period, total excavated area, 3.1 ha will be converted into
water reservoir. The water reservoir will be helpful for recharge of ground
water.
At end of scheme of mine, about, total greenbelt/Plantation will be done
on 4.0 ha along with boundary of lease area, which will be beneficial to
the environment & will provide an aesthetic look.
8.3 EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL
The local labors shall be engaged, in both plant and mines for allied activities
besides, watch and ward and plantation activity with proper maintenance.
Beside this, Company shall engage skilled and managerial staff to meet the
statutory requirement under MMR 1961 and MCDR 1988. At present, the mine is
not functional. Skilled / unskilled and semi-skilled workers besides managerial and
administrative staff shall be employed at the time of opening of mine.
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8.4 SOCIAL BENEFITS
Cement Corporation of India Limited (CCI) is undertaking/ will undertake
activities for the upliftment of surrounding areas of existing cement plant and
proposed mines are given below:
Education
Medical Facilities
Infrastructure Development
Vocational Training
Sanitation
Education:
Providing financial support to schools to promote various activities
towards development of children.
Providing support to Anganwadi centers /schools for building/ upgrading
infrastructure (by undertaking or supporting construction work or
equipping them with furniture, fans, maps , charts , fixtures, books, note
books, musical instruments , uniforms etc.) for promoting education.
Scholarship and financial support to under privileged and meritorious
students for undertaking/ continuing technical and professional courses.
Imparting employability training, vocational courses and skill
development
Medical Facilities:
Development of primary health centers
Health camps and provisions of medicines and other facilities including
financial assistance for arranging health camps.
Ambulance to take patients to hospital in emergency situation.
Infrastructure Development:
Construction of suitable approach roads and bus shelters
Pure & safe drinking facilities
Improve the village sanitation system
Repair and diversion of the existing roads and drains
Improve street and general lighting requirements.
Vocational Training:
Computer training
Handicraft
Tailoring embroidery classes to surrounding villagers
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Organize skill development and vocational training for enabling people
to form self help group and
Training for girls and ladies of weaker section of society.
Sanitation:
Proper sewerage system will be created and will start Suvidha Public Toilet
at project site and adjoining villages.
8.4.1 CSR Activities Already Carried Out
Cement Corporation of India Limited (CCI) has implemented good corporate
social responsibility activities (CSR) around their project site. The project
proponent has carried out beneficial social welfare activities to improve the
social and physical infrastructure of the local area. They have conducted
community need assessment surveys around the project site to identify the areas
which need development and improvement under CSR activities. CCI is having
a full-fledged CSR coordinator at corporate office to take care of all the CSR
activities of their group.
Table 8.1: CSR Activities Carried Out During Last Three Years
S.
No.
Name of CSR
Activities Location
Amount
(In Rs.)
FY 2016-17
1.
School Building
Construction and
Maintenance
Nearby Villages 3,00,000/-
2. Expenses in Medical Camp Chandravancha Village 75,000/-
3. Expenses in Medical Camp Karankote Village 75,000/-
4. CC Road Construction Karankote Village 1,00,000/-
Total 5,50,000/-
FY 2017-18
5. Water Supply through
Underground Pipeline Chandravancha Village 4,00,000/-
6. Expenses in Medical Camp Chandravancha Village 75,000/-
7. Expenses in Medical Camp Karankote Village 75,000/-
8.
Construction of 2 Toilet
Blocks at Temple Premises
near CCI Township
Karankote/
Chandravancha Village 4,00,000/-
9. Fixing of LED street lights Chandravancha Village 50,000/-
Total 10,00,000/-
FY 2018-19
10. Drinking Water Supply Nearby Villages 2,00,000/-
11. Expenses in Medical Camp Chandravancha Village 75,000/-
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12. Expenses in Medical Camp Karankote Village 75,000/-
13. Fixing of LED street lights Chandravancha Village 50,000/-
Total 4,00,000/-
Grand Total 19,50,000/-
Since the plant as well as the mining is not in operation for the last 20 years but
still CSR activities like the:
Tar road from the main road to the human settlement in and around the
colony has been constructed.
A Kannada medium school upto 10+2 level is in operation in the CCI
Kurkunta colony and the infrastructure is provided by CCI.
A Police station is present in the colony itself providing security to the
nearby areas.
CCI has its own temple maintained by own expenses and is used by local
population for various functions like marriage etc.
Construction of Temple, Construction of Temple,
CC Road
Construction
Fig 8.1: Photographs of CSR Initiatives
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As per the TOR point No. 44, 1% project cost is to be marked Corporate
Enterprise Responsibility (CER) based on local need. Notification regarding CER
was issued on 01.05.2018 deliberating the cost of projects under CER. As per this
notification 1% of the project cost shall be allocated for the activities proposed
under CER. The project cost is Rs. 336 Lakhs. As per the issues raised during Public
Hearing for the proposed project are as following the Action Pan was proposed
which is given below: CER activities as per the issued raised during Public Hearing
for the proposed project are as following.
Table 8.2: Summary of Proposed Action Plan with Budget of CER
S.
No Activities Heads Activities
Budget (Rs. In
Lacs) for 5 Years
1
Infrastructure
Creation of Drinking
Water
Water Cooler will be installed for
drinking water in nearby schools and
villages for the local people
0.6
2 Sanitation, Health &
Education
School Heath Camp – General
health checkup , distribution of
eatables
Distribution of Stationary - To
provide education material support
to students.
Providing School Infrastructure -
Additional furniture’s and
maintenance of toilets etc.
0.5
0.5
0.5
3
Women
Empowerment &
Development
Program
skill development program in
Kurgunta village for the local women
to enhance their skill
1.0
4 Electrification Fixing of LED street lights 0.5
Total 3.6 The above proposed budget can be shifted year to year to other heads based on need.
8.4.2 Future CSR Proposal
Based on the need based assessment of the people as given in chapter – III, in
future the following social welfare activities shall also be undertaken by project
authorities to improve the physical and social infrastructures of the local
community.
8.5 ECONOMIC BENEFITS
The Mining project is providing/ will provide the Job opportunities to the local
person who is/ will improve the earning and spending capacity of the people.
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The project is also contributing/ will contribute additional revenue to the State
and Central Govt. in the form of royalty, cess and other taxes etc.
8.6 CONCLUSION
Proposed project has generated a fair amount of direct and indirect
employment in the study region. The local economy has received a boost due
to employees spending and services generated by the company. The overall
effect has improved the buying power of employees and thus a higher standard
of living viz. better education, improved health and sanitation facilities, housing
etc. This is envisaged as a major positive benefit, which will ultimately lead to the
sustainable development of the region.
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9.0 ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS
9.1 ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS
As per EIA Notification dated 14th Sept., 2006, the Chapter on the
‘Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis’ is applicable, only if the same is
recommended at the Scoping stage.
As per the ToR points issued by MoEF&CC, New Delhi Vide letter no. J-
11015/112/2018-IA.II (M) dated 30th August, 2019 for the mining project activity,
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10.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
10.1 INTRODUCTION
An Environmental Management Plan is drawn up after an EIA has been
conducted as per the requirement of Terms of Reference. EMP is then
implemented throughout the project life cycle.
An EMS (Environment Management System) provides a systematic framework
and approach to minimize risk and manage environmental aspects (i.e.
activities that cause impact) and impacts (i.e. affect change to the
environment from activities).
10.2 PURPOSE OF EMP
The environment management plan is prepared with a view to facilitate
effective environmental management of the project, in general and
implementation of the mitigation measures in particular. The EMP provides a
delivery mechanism to address potential adverse impacts and to introduce
standards of good practice to be adopted. For each stage of the programme,
the EMP lists all the requirements to ensure effective mitigation of every potential
biophysical and socioeconomic impact identified in the EIA. For each impact or
operation, which could otherwise give rise to impact, the following information is
presented:
A comprehensive listing of the mitigation measures (actions) that project
proponent will implement;
The parameters that will be monitored to ensure effective implementation
of the action.
The timings for implementation of the action are also included to ensure the
objectives of mitigation get fully met.
10.3 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
10.3.1 Air Environment
During the course of limestone mining, no toxic substances are released into the
atmosphere, so there seems to be no potential threat to health of human
beings. In limestone mining activities, dust will be generated during mining,
loading ad transportation. The only source of fugitive gaseous emission during
mining is vehicles which will be used for transportation. The environmental
management for air pollution control includes:
Over loading of transport equipments should be avoided to prevent
spillage.
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Transportation of minerals should be in covered vehicles to prevent
fugitive dust emission.
Regular checking and maintenance of vehicles should be conducted
once in every two months and pollution under control certificate be
obtained.
Water should be sprinkled on these roads periodically every-day (twice in
a day), to wet the surface.
It will be ensured that all transportation vehicles carry a valid PUC
certificate.
Masks will be provided to the workers daily during working hours (8 hrs) of
the mine.
Plantation will be taken up along the approach roads and vicinity of mine
lease. The plantation arrests dust.
Blasting is proposed to be done using explosive Ammonium Nitrate – Fuel
Oil (ANFO) as the column charge and cap sensitive explosive (normally
slurry/ emulsion ex-plosives) as the booster charge. For drilling blast holes,
wet drilling process will be adopted as to suppress dust emissions at the
source of generation. Of the various firing patterns in vogue, the multi row
staggered gird V pattern is proposed to be adopted sequencing with
short delay detonator.
10.3.2 Noise Environment
Drilling or blasting will be done in the proposed project of limestone mining which
will create momentary noise. Minimal noise will be generated during the
operational phase of mine due to transportation and hand equipment to be
used for mining purpose. The environmental management for noise pollution
control includes:
Ground vibrations and noise will be controlled by using electric blasting
with delay detonators carefully to minimize the vibration and noise.
Regular ground vibration study will be carried out as per CCOM’s circular.
Proper maintenance of hand equipments will be carried out every month,
which will help in reducing generation of noise during operations.
Regular checking and maintenance of vehicles should be conducted
once in every two month to avoid noise pollution.
Ear plugs will be provided to workers during the operational hours of mine.
Periodical monitoring of noise will be done to adopt corrective actions
wherever needed.
Plantation will be taken up along the approach roads and vicinity of mine
lease. The plantation minimizes propagation of noise and also arrests dust.
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10.3.3 Water Environment
During the operational phase of mine no waste water or industrial effluent will be
generated. The environmental management for water pollution control includes:
Local people will be employed and no permanent housing will be done
so no permanent drainage pattern for sewerage system is required as
domestic sewage shall be disposed off into septic tank followed by soak
pits.
Water requirements for drinking, plantation and dust suppression will be
met by groundwater on the daily basis.
Monitoring of water quality of nearby surface water, ground water and
domestic water will be conducted once in every season except monsoon
to evaluate the performance of the mitigation measures.
10.3.4 Water Conservation
Water Resources Management
Project proponent focus on water resources management mainly through
harvesting the rain water, monitoring of ground water drawl and supply by
incorporation of measurement devices along the drawl and supply lines in the
existing plant and mines premises, data recording and optimizing of use of
water, ground water recharging through recharge wells and mined out pits. The
ground water table fluctuation and quality is monitored by establishing Piezo-
meter network and wells in mines and surrounding area. For the proposed
project also all possible measures will be adopted to reduce salinity ingress and
conservation of water in the region.
Existing Rainwater Harvesting in within Mine Sites
Rain Water Harvesting is done in Mine Sump created in completely mined-out
area of 11.72 ha. Water from this pit is used for consumption in mining activities
i.e. dust suppression & plantation.
Fig 10.1: Existing Rainwater Harvesting
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Rainwater Harvesting in Proposed Mine
At the end of scheme period; approx. 14.82 Hect are will be mined out which will
be used for rainwater harvesting by creating water reservoirs. A network of
drains/ garland drain etc. will be made to guide surface run-off water to this
water reservoir.
10.3.5 Socio-Economic Environment
Study on Socio-economic status has already been carried out using primary
socio-economic survey for generating the baseline data of Socio-economic
status.
Human Settlement
There is no inhabitation within the lease area. Therefore neither villages nor any
settlement will get disturbed during the entire life of the mine. As the mining
operations will not disturb or relocate any village or settlement, no adverse
impact is anticipated on any human settlement.
Employment
The mining operations will provide employment to local people. Various indirect
employment opportunities will also be generated. Such as employment through
contractors, running of trucks, tractors etc. on hire, different kind of shops and
transport related business avenues.
Development of Region
The project will provide impetus to industrialization of the area. Company will
follow its community development policies for the region. Training of employed
workers to improve their skills for safe workings will be given. Free medical camp
will be organized for the villagers. Company will co-operate with the
Government for the development of the area, nearby schools and basic
amenities.
10.3.6 Biological Environment
The project shall strictly follow the activities and abide by all the conditions
therein.
GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT AND PLANTATION PROGRAMME
Greenbelt development programme will be designed for preventing the soil
erosion, improving the greenery and aesthetic beauty of the area. While
selection of species, care will be taken so as the developed forest will remain
useful for habitations. Greenbelt development and plantation is necessary for:
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To check soil erosion
Provide stabilization to slopes of the waste dumps
Improvement in aesthetic environment of site
To attenuate noise generated by movement of vehicles and other
machinery
Green Belt Development
About 2000 trees Neem and locally suitable plants are proposed to be
planted every year covering total of 2.0 ha. Total 4000 trees will be
planted in the 2 years plan period near the existing plantation. Green belt
has been developed along the mining lease boundary.
Plants have been/ will be planted with @1000 saplings per hectare of the
land.
CCI have suggested that the loss of plants in each year will be counted
and it will be again planted in subsequent plantation. The dead plants will
be replaced by saplings of new plant on the location.
To improve the survival rate in the adverse climatic condition necessary
consultation would be taken from the Forest Department.
To protect the plants from the pests 10 gm of BHC powder will be given in
the proposed pit before plantation.
Table 10.1: Suggested Plant for Green Belt/ Plantation
S. No Species name Binomial name
Tree
1 Shisham Delbergia sisso
2 Ardu or Mahaneem Ailanthus excelsa
3 Khejri Prosopis cineraria
4 Indian Elm Holoptelea integrifolia
5 Gum Arabic tree Acacia senegal
6 Karanj Pongamia pinnata
7 Imli Tamarindus indica
8 Babool Acacia nilotica
9 Jungle Jalebi Pithecellobium dulce
10 Ronj Acacia leucophloea
11 Neem Azadirachta indica
12 Ber Zizyphus mauritiana
13 Siris tree Albizia lebbeck
14 Pipal Ficus religiosa
Shrubs / Herbs
15 Munja grass Saccharum munja
16 Peeli Kaner Thevetia peruviana
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17 Vilayati Babool Prosopis juliflora
18 Arandi Ricinus cummunis
19 Kaner Nerium Indicum
20 Sarphonka Tephrosia hamiltonii
21 "Red (Yellow, Wild) Sage" Lantana camara
22 Buffel Grass Cenchrus ciliaris
23 Kans grass Saccharum spontaneum
24 Makara or crowfoot grass Dactyloctenium aegyptium
25 Bui Aerva tomentosa
26 Purple three awn or Bunch
grass Aristida purpurea
Plantation Programme
The trees will be planted @ 1000 saplings per hectare of land and survival
will be maintained more than 80%.
Table 10.2: Afforestation Programme in the 2 year plan period and conceptual
period
Year No. of Sapling
Proposed
Area Cover
(In Ha.)
Survival
Rate
Type of
Sapling
2018-19 2000 2.0 80% Neem, Jamun,
Guava, Chakunda,
Acasia etc. 2019-20 2000 2.0 80%
Total 4000 4.0 80% Source: Approved Mining Plan with Progressive Mine Closure Plan
10.3.7 Occupational Health & Safety
Concentration of Respirable dust in the workplace will be regularly measured as
laid down by DGMS. Health check up for the workers will be conducted at
regular intervals. CCI will provide free medicine to needed patient. Environment
Management Cell will also coordinate with general public, regulatory authorities,
local administration to appraise environmental performance of the mine.
Safety of employee during mining operation and maintenance of mining
equipment are taken care as per guideline of Director General of Mines Safety
(DGMS). To avoid any adverse effect on the health of workers due to dust, heat,
noise and vibration sufficient measures have been provided in the mining
project. The following measures relating to safety and health should be
incorporated.
Provision of rest shelters for mine workers with amenities like drinking water,
toilets etc.
Provision of personal protection devices to the workers.
Rotation of workers exposed to noisy areas.
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Dust suppression on haul road.
First-aid facilities in the mining area.
10.4 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT CELL
An Environmental Management Cell is proposed, with all necessary basic
infrastructures, under the guideline of Mines Manager. The team will be
responsible for all the environmental management activities including
environmental monitoring, greenbelt development and to ensure statutory
compliance with the regulatory authorities. The organizational chart of the
Environmental Management Cell is as follows. The project proponent will adhere
the environmental policy, consists of standard operating procedures/ practices
to avoid any violations caused due to any infringement/ deviation/ violation of
the environment or forest norms/ conditions, as detailed in the EIA report.
Fig 10.2: Environmental Management Cell
10.5 BUDGETARY PROVISION FOR EMP
In order to comply with the environmental protection measures as suggested in
the above sections, CCI has budgetary provision for environmental protection
and safety measures.
The total estimated cost of the project is Rs.360 Lakhs. In order to implement the
environmental protection measures, timely funds will be released as per
requirement. A capital cost and recurring cost for the environmental protection
measures will be Rs. 14.4 lakhs and 5.76 lakhs respectively. The Cost towards
Environmental Mitigation Measures is given in Table 10.3.
Mines Manager
Mining Engineer
Environmental
Engineer/
Chemist
Supervisor/
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Table 10.3: Cost of Provision for Environmental Protection Measures
S. No. Particulars Capital Cost
(In Lakhs)
Recurring Cost/
Annum
(In Rs. Lakhs)
1. Pollution Control 4.9 1.96
2. Environmental Monitoring 3.5 1.4
3. Green Belt/ Plantation 2.5 1.0
4. Occupational Health 1.5 0.6
5. Misc. (Fencing, Garland
etc.) 2.0 0.8
Total 14.4 5.76
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11.0 SUMMARY & CONCLUSION
11.1 INTRODUCTION
Cement Corporation of India Limited (CCI) is having three mining leases in
Injepalli, Sedam & Madkal Village, Sedam Taluka, Kalburgi District, Karnataka.
These lease details are given below:
S. No. ML No. Lease Area (In
Hect.) Near Village Classification
1. 2015 119.64 Injepalli & Sedam Non Forest Land
2. 1880 68.91 Sedam & Madkal Non Forest Land
3. 1339 52.81 Sedam & Injepalli Non Forest Land
The above mining leases are contiguous and adjacent to each other. The
mining operations are planned on a contiguous working basis as such. Limestone
from these mines is being supplied to CCI cement plant; Kurkunta located about
approx. 5.0 km from mine site. This project pertains to getting Environmental
Clearance for Karigatta limestone, ML No. 2015 for an extent of 119.64 Ha.
As per the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification dated 14th
September 2006 as amended till date, the proposed project falls under
‘Category A Project’ under activity ‘1(a)’ as the total area is >100 Ha.
11.2 PROJECT BRIEF
Cement Corporation of India Limited (CCI) has proposed Limestone mining
project in order to meet the requirement of Limestone (Which is the basic raw
material for manufacturing of cement) for their existing cement plant located in
Kurkunta, Karnataka. This project pertains to mining of limestone with peak
production capacity of about 1.0 MTPA area of 119.64 Hect located at near
village Injepalli & Sedam, Sedam taluka in Kalburgi district of Karnataka. Total
cost of the proposed project is Rs. 360 lakhs.
Salient Features of the Mine Site:
Features Details
Altitude 438-493 m above MSL
Latitude (N) &
Longitude (E)
17° 9' 9.80" N to 17° 8' 16.3" N
77° 20' 49.93" E to 77° 19' 54.35" E
Village, Tehsil, District,
State Sedam and Injepalli, Sedam, Kalaburgi, Karnataka
Max. Temp., 0C 37
Min. Temp., 0C 27
Relative Humidity, % 36-46
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Annual Rainfall, mm 886 mm
Topography The topography around the mining lease area is slightly
undulating with a northerly gentle gradient.
Nearest Water Bodies Within lease area
Nearest Highway S.H. – 10, 1.60 km, SW
Nearest Railway
Station Kurgunta R.S., 5.30 km, NE
Nearby Industries Birla Shakti Cement Plant, 4.30 km, W
Nearest Village Injepalli, 2.60 km, W
Nearest Town Kurgunta, 4.60 km, NNE
Inter-State Boundary Karnataka – Telangana, 3.40 km, ENE
Nearest Airport Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (Hyderabad), 115 km, E
Nearby Forest Mailwar R.F., 6.90 km, ESE
Historical Places Malkhed Fort, 20 .00 km, WNW
Salient Features of the Limestone Mine:
S. No. Description Details
1. Name of the mine lease M.L. No. 2015
2. Extent of mine lease area 119.64 Ha.
3. Location & Coordinates Sedam and Injepalli Village
17° 9' 9.80" N to 17° 8' 16.3" N
77° 20' 49.93" E to 77° 19' 54.35" E
4. Elevation ,MSL 438-493 m above MSL
5. Type of ML area Non-forest land and Non -agricultural
land
6. Proposed capacity of mine 1.0 Million TPA limestone production
7. Expected life of mine 49.45 years @ keeping max 1.0 MTPA
production/ annum
8. Method of mining Opencast Mechanized with deep hole
drilling and blasting
9. Geological reserves 97296363 Tons
10. Mineable Reserves 50785488 Tons
11. Average stripping ratio
(Limestone: OB)
1.0 : 0.1
12. Ultimate pit level (Plan
period)
444 MSL
13. Safety zone 7.5 m around ML boundary
14. Working hours 7 Hr. in 300 days of operation in a year
15. No. of Benches 3
16. Max. bench height 7 m
17. Bench Width 17 m
18. Working bench angle 70°
19. Overall final pit slope 45°
20. Water requirement 20 KLD
21. Source of water For Domestic – Tanker Water Supply
For others – fulfilled from mine pit
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22. Power requirement Approx. 40 KW (Combined)
23. Source of power Karnataka State Electricity Board
24. Manpower requirement 36 Nos.
25. Transport of Limestone Tippers/Dumpers
11.3 BASELINE ENVIRONMENT
In order to assess the impacts of mining activities on environmental parameters,
it is essential to collect and generate the existing information of the area, which
is known as base line data.
The environment status of the project sites and the around project area of 11 km
is delineated with respect to air, noise, soil, water, biological and socio-
economic environment. The different project activities are identified and
evaluated on the basis of primary and secondary data collection through field
investigations, environment monitoring and available literature such as maps,
reports, and scientific literatures. The status of the Aliabet environment is
discussed in Chapter 3.
11.4 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
AIR ENVIRONMENT:
The air quality in the mining area depends upon the nature and concentration
of emissions and meteorological conditions.
Anticipated Impact:
The major sources of air pollution in the proposed mine is dust generation due to
drilling, blasting, excavation, loading and transportation of mineral & wind
erosion of exposed material.
Drilling:
Drilling will be done by blast holes by 115 mm dia drill and generated
muck pile, will be excavated by the shovels with bucket capacities of 6.5
m3 and 4.3 m3 shovels. Drilling operations are mainly carried out during
day time.
Blasting:
Blasting will be done using ANFO mixture along with 25% booster slurry
explosives. Air pollutants generated during blasting will be in the form of
chemical gases and particulate matter. The gases and particulate matter
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generated during blasting does not significantly contribute any air
pollution as it will be instantaneous and intermittent. Blasting will be
carried out during daytime only and is avoided during high windy periods
and during night times.
Transportation of Ore:
The entire limestone excavated from this mine will be fed to CCI cement
plant. The mine is situated at a distance of about 4.0 km of the cement
plant by road. The limestone will be transported to the plant by closed
belt conveyor system.
Ore Loading:
The ore after crushing and sizing at in pit crushing plant is brought to stock
yard which ultimately transported to the plant & the remaining material is
stacked in the stock pile by a movable stacker placed in stock yard.
Water sprinkling is done regularly to contain the PM in the stock yards.
Mitigation Measures:
Drilling: To control fugitive dust at source, wet drilling will be provided.
Where there is a scarcity of water, suitably designed dust extractor will be
provided for dry drilling along with dust hood at the mouth of the drill-hole
collar.
Blasting: Establish time of blasting to suit the local conditions. Avoid
blasting i.e., when temperature inversion is likely to occur and strong wind
blows towards residential areas.
Haul Road: The long life WBM (Water Bound Macadam) haul roads will be
constructed and maintained for traffic movement.
Transport: The speed of dumpers/ trucks on haul road will be controlled as
increased speed increases dust emissions. Overloading of transport
vehicles will be avoided. The trucks/ tippers will have sufficient free board.
Spillage of ore on public roads will be cleared immediately and vehicles
will play in safe speed.
Green Belt: Planting of trees all along main mine haul road and regular
grading of haul roads will be practiced to prevent the generation of dust
due to movement of dumpers/trucks. Green belt of adequate width will
be developed around the lease area. Plantation will also be done in
dumping area, mineral stockyard.
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NOISE ENVIRONMENT:
Noise beyond a certain level has an adverse impact on human beings and their
environment. If intense enough it can damage hearing or is otherwise annoying.
Noise can also disturb natural wildlife and ecological systems.
Anticipated Impact:
The source of Noise pollution will be the vehicular movements.
Noise will be generated by the digging of mine area using shovels,
crowbars etc.
Momentary noise will be generated by drilling and blasting.
Mitigation Measures:
Maintenance of Machinery: Good and regular maintenance of
machinery will be ensured to keep the noise generated at minimum. The
vehicles operating will be maintained and provided with good silencers.
All machines will be used at optimum capacity.
Blasting: Blasting will be avoided in the morning and evening hours, on
foggy days, at night time and at times of high wind velocity and low
cloud cover.
Drilling: Drilling will be carried out with the help of sharp drill bits.
Vegetation: Plantation of trees around haul roads will be done to reduce
the noise.
Trained Operators: Only trained operators will be allowed to operate
machines.
Hearing Protection: Equipment like ear-muffs, ear-plugs, etc. are
commonly used device for hearing protection. Workers and operators
working at drilling sites will be provided with ear muffs.
LAND ENVIRONMENT:
Since mining is being carried out by manual opencast method, it is expected to
affect the land environment essentially. Impact assessment study on land
environment can be done by considering land use pattern/ land cover,
Topography, Drainage pattern and geological features of the mine site as well
as the study area.
Anticipated Impact:
The existing surface profile will be replaced by a depressed surface (pit)
with benches if 6m depth.
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Since it is an existing mine, there will be no need to build office and work-
shop which will be subjected to leveling.
Mitigations Measures
Adopting suitable, site-specific mitigation measures can reduce the degree of
impact of mining on land. Some of the land –related mitigation measures are as
follows:
Present land use pattern of the lease area is waste land and at the
conceptual stage the land use pattern will remain the same, hence will
not be changed.
The pits will be utilized for rain water harvesting
WATER ENVIRONMENT:
Water plays a very important role in preserving life. It is also vital for the growth of
flora, fauna and agriculture. Aquatic life fully depends on the quality and
quantity of water. Rain cycle is an important activity of nature which fully
depends on water, plantation, air, hills and other features. The mining activity in
general is considered as creating negative impacts on this system. However, all
mitigation measures have been envisaged to nullify these negative impacts, in
this project, as detailed below:
Anticipated Impact:
Impact due to Mining
As such no effluents will be generated due to the existing mining activity.
However, domestic effluent to 1.5 KLD will be generated which will be diverted
into the septic tank followed by soak pit.
Waste Water Generation and Treatment/ Disposal
Units Requirement
(KLD)
Effluent
(KLD) Remark
Mining Use
Water
sprinkling/ Dust
suppression
10.0 0
The waste water generated from the
domestic use will be diverted into
septic tank followed by soak pit.
Plantation 5.0 0
Misc. & Utilities 3.0 0
Domestic use 2.0 1.5
Total 20.0 1.5
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Surface Water
As there is no River or Nallah passing through the mine site, hence no
impact is anticipated on the hydrological regime of the area due to
mining activity.
No natural course of water stream is interrupted or diverted due to mining
activity; hence no impact on natural drain is anticipated.
Surface run off distribution during rainy season may get affected due to
excavated pits and overburden stack.
Runoff from the mining benches or from overburden during the rainy
season may get contaminated.
Ground Water
Impact on ground water is may be anticipated as mining depth may
intersect groundwater.
Ground water pollution can take place only if the mining rejects contain
toxic substances, which get leached by the precipitation water and
percolate to the ground water table thus polluting it. Any nearby wells or
other sources of water can be rendered unfit for drinking and even for
industrial use.
Domestic sewage will be generated which can create contamination.
Mitigations Measures:
Practically there is no overburden or reject generating from the mining
activity, moreover the excavated mineral itself is non-toxic and hence no
effect due to water flow during rains following the contours of the area is
expected.
As there is no generation of overburden or mineral reject from the mining
activity; hence the excavated pit will be converted into the water
reservoir at the end of mine life. This will help in recharging ground water
table by acting as a water harvesting structure.
Overall drainage planning has been done in such a manner that the
existing pre-mining drainage conditions will be maintained to the extent
possible so that run off distribution is not affected.
Surface Run off management structures like construction of retaining wall
& garland drain settling pond are proposed.
Garland drain will be constructed on all sides of quarry along with settling
pond to remove the suspended solids from storm water. The collected
water shall be used in plantation and spraying on haul roads. Settling
ponds will be designed on the basis of silt loading, slope of the lease,
detention time required etc.
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Septic tanks and soak pits will be provided for the disposal of domestic
effluent generated from mine office.
BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT:
The baseline flora and fauna has been depicted in Section-3.11 of Chapter-3.
The biological study of the area has been conducted in order to understand the
ecological status of the existing flora and fauna to generate baseline
information and evaluate the probable impacts on the biological environment.
Anticipated Impact:
The mine lease area is waste land with no vegetation. Thus there shall not be any
adverse impact on biological environment due to the mining.
The mine area after reclamation will be planted resulting in an improvement in
surrounding environment.
Mitigation Measures:
To reduce the adverse effects on flora/fauna status of the area due to
deposition of dust generated from mining operations, water sprinkling and water
spraying systems will be ensured in all dust prone areas to arrest dust generation.
Methodical and well-planned plantation scheme is being carried out
depending upon the immediate need, priority and availability of land which will
be continued in future also. The plantation is being done in multiple rows in
available places in a staggered way to cover the area to give the desired
stratified appearance of multi-tiers.
The objectives of green belt cover will cover the following:
Noise abatement
Reuse of waste water to the extent possible
Prevention of soil erosion
Ecological restoration
Aesthetic, biological and visual improvement of area due to improved
vegetative and plantations cover.
SOCIO- ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT:
This section of the chapter deals with the demographic, social and economic
impact of the proposed project and more importantly on the villages of project
periphery. An attempt has been made to assess the impact of the proposed
Limestone mining project at village Injepalli on Socio-economic aspect of the
study area. The various attributes that have been taken into account are
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population composition, employment generation, occupational shift, household
income, consumption pattern, ethnic issue and law & order problem.
Positive Impact:
With adequate steps proposed for environmental protection no significant
pollution will be there.
Employment
Improved standard of living
Community skills development
Economic exposure and development
Adverse Social Impact:
The project may trigger negative health impacts through increased dust,
creation of breeding grounds for disease vectors, population influx which
might introduce new diseases in the area and pressure on sanitation
facilities.
The process of mining entails drilling, blasting, excavation and
transportation. These activities generate noise and vibration. The impact
of noise and vibration from the epicenter of these activities could have
effects on the population living around these areas. The excessive
vibration could lead to collapse of the structures.
There is no habitation in the mining lease area. Therefore, neither villages
nor any part of villages will be disturbed during the entire life of the mine.
Mitigation Measures:
Mining in this lease will give 20 job opportunities to the local people. Thus,
limestone mining will create beneficial effect on local people.
With the operation of mining lease, various indirect employment
opportunities will also be generated. Several persons of the neighboring
villages have been benefited with contract works, employment through
contractors, running jeeps, trucks and tractors on hire, running canteens,
different kinds of shops and transport related business avenues.
Villagers have been provided with either direct employment or indirect
employment such as business, contract works and development work like
roads etc.
Villagers also get access to the other welfare amenities such as drinking
water, foods and provisions, shed etc.
The roads connecting to the villages will be repaired at regular interval by
the propjet proponent.
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11.5 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME
Various environmental parameters to be monitored area given in table below:
S.
No. Particulars
Parameters for
Monitoring
Duration
of Station
Monitoring
Frequencies Location
1. Air Emission
PM10, PM2.5,
SO2, NOX and
CO
24 hr Twice in a
year
One location
inside and
four outside
2. Noise
Spot Noise
level recording
Leq (day), Leq
(night), Leq
(dn)
8 hr Twice in a
year
One location
inside and
four outside
3.
Surface &
Ground
Water
Physical,
Chemical Grab
Twice in a
year
One location
inside and
four outside
4. Soil Sampling
Physico-
chemical
parameters
and metals
Grab Twice in a
year
Plantation
areas
5. Waste
Management
Handling and
disposal as per
approved
Mining Plan
-- Regular Mine lease
area
6. Health Total health
parameters --
Initial
Medical
Examination
(IME) and
Periodic
Medical
Examination
– Once in a
five year
All
employees
11.6 PROJECT BENEFITS
Employment Potential:
The local labors shall be engaged, in both plant and mines for allied activities
besides, watch and ward and plantation activity with proper maintenance.
Beside this, Company shall engage skilled and managerial staff to meet the
statutory requirement under MMR 1961 and MCDR 1988. At present, the mine is
not functional. Skilled / unskilled and semi-skilled workers besides managerial and
administrative staff shall be employed at the time of opening of mine.
Social Benefits:
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Cement Corporation of India Limited (CCI) is undertaking/ will undertake
activities for the upliftment of surrounding areas of existing cement plant and
proposed mines are given below:
Education
Medical Facilities
Infrastructure Development
Vocational Training
Sanitation
Education:
Providing financial support to schools to promote various activities
towards development of children.
Providing support to Anganwadi centers /schools for building/ upgrading
infrastructure (by undertaking or supporting construction work or
equipping them with furniture, fans, maps , charts , fixtures, books, note
books, musical instruments , uniforms etc.) for promoting education.
Scholarship and financial support to under privileged and meritorious
students for undertaking/ continuing technical and professional courses.
Imparting employability training, vocational courses and skill
development
Medical Facilities:
Development of primary health centers
Health camps and provisions of medicines and other facilities including
financial assistance for arranging health camps.
Ambulance to take patients to hospital in emergency situation.
Infrastructure Development:
Construction of suitable approach roads and bus shelters
Pure & safe drinking facilities
Improve the village sanitation system
Repair and diversion of the existing roads and drains
Improve street and general lighting requirements.
Vocational Training:
Computer training
Handicraft
Tailoring embroidery classes to surrounding villagers
Organize skill development and vocational training for enabling people
to form self help group and
Training for girls and ladies of weaker section of society.
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Sanitation:
Proper sewerage system will be created and will start Suvidha Public Toilet
at project site and adjoining villages.
Environment Benefits:
At post mining stage of proposed project, the existing waste land shall be
converted to water harvesting bodies and green belts.
At the scheme period, total excavated area, 3.1 ha will be converted into
water reservoir. The water reservoir will be helpful for recharge of ground
water.
At end of scheme of mine, about, total greenbelt/Plantation will be done
on 4.0 ha along with boundary of lease area, which will be beneficial to
the environment & will provide an aesthetic look.
11.7 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN
The EMP provides a delivery mechanism to address potential adverse impacts,
to instruct contractors and to introduce standards of good practice to be
adopted for all project works. For each stage of the programme, the EMP lists all
the requirements to ensure effective mitigation of significant biophysical and
socio-economic impacts identified in the EIA. The EMP covers the following:
Role of Project Proponent and its contractors;
A comprehensive listing of the mitigation measures (actions) will be
prepared and implemented
The parameters that will be monitored to ensure effective implementation
of the action;
The timing for implementation of the action to ensure that the objectives of
mitigation are fully met.
11.8 CONCLUSION
The mining project has proven/ will prove beneficial to the local people as direct
and indirect employment opportunity has been/ will be generated. There is/ will
be increase in revenue generation to the government by way of royalty and
government taxes etc. Further improvement in infrastructure will take place like
education, roads, availability of drinking water, medical facilities in adjacent
villages.
There is/will be no significant pollution of air, water, soil and noise. Regular
monitoring of all the components of environment has been/will be done.
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Increased social welfare measures taken by the company has brought/ will bring
development in the near-by villages.
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12.0 DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED
12.1 INTRODUCTION
Global Management and Engineering Consultants International (GMEC
International), Jaipur, is an ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001 certified
organization with NABL accredited testing laboratory and NABET accredited
consultancy organization.
GMEC INTERNATIONAL is offering Environmental Consultancy Services in various
sectors:
1. Mining of minerals including opencast/ underground mining
2. Mineral beneficiation including Pelletisation
3. Thermal power plants
4. Metallurgical industries (ferrous & non- ferrous)
5. Highways
6. Building and construction projects
7. Townships and Area development projects
8. Offshore and onshore oil and gas exploration development & production
9. Oil & gas transportation piping (Crude and refinery/ Petrochemical
products), passing through national parks/ sanctuaries/ coral reefs/
ecologically sensitive areas including LNG terminal
10. Ports, harbors, break waters and dredging
11. Chemical Fertilizers
12.2 EIA TEAM MEMBERS
Teams of people involved in EIA/EMP report preparation for this project are given
below:
Details of Personnel Involved in Current EIA/EMP Study
Name Qualification Position Experience
Dr. A. K.
Pandey
Ph.D. (Env. Sc.), M.Sc.
(Ecology & Env. Sc.),
B.Sc. (Chem. Bot. &
Zoology), BJ (MC)
Journalism & Diploma in
Disaster Management
EIA Coordinator &
Functional Area
Expert
Over 21 years of
experience in
preparation of EIA /
EMP reports and
ecology
Dr. Meena
Bhaduri
Ph.D. (Air Pollution), ME
(Civil), B. Tech. (Civil) &
M.A. (Sociology)
Expert in
Hydrology, Air
Pollution & Control
and Air Modeling,
Over 34 years of
experience in
preparation of EIA /
EMP reports,
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Socio-economy hydrological report
preparation and
sociologist.
Dr. Shishir
Bhaduri
Ph.D.(Thermal
Engineering), M.E. (App.
Thermo) & B.E.
(Mechanical)
Functional Area
Expert - AP
More than 38 years of
experience in teaching
and designing in air
pollution control system
Dr. Sita Ram
Bhakar
Ph.D.( Soil and Water
Conservation
Engineering)
M.Tech.(Water Resource
Development and
Management), B.E.
(Agriculture Engineering
Functional Area
Expert - SC
More than 33 years of
experience in teaching
and Soil and Water
conservation
Mr. U. N
Seth
M.Sc. (Chemistry) &
B.Sc. (PCM)
Functional Area
Expert - SC
Over 31 years of
experience in industrial
field and preparation of
EIA / EMP reports
Mr. Yogesh
Poonia M.Sc (Env.)
Functional Area
Expert
Over 6 years of
experience in
preparation of EIA /
EMP reports.
Mr. Gauri
Shankar
Narayan
M.Sc (GEO) Functional Area
Expert
More than 9 years of
experience in Mine
Plan, EIA/EMP reports
Mr.
Omprakash
Kumar
M.Tech (Env. Engg.) Functional Area
Expert
More than 5 years of
experience in
preparation of EIA /
EMP reports
Mr. Kisan
Pandit M.Sc (Chemistry) HOD - Lab
Over 8 years of field
monitoring experience
Mr. Sunil
Lamba M.Sc (Env.)
Functional Area
Associate
Over 6 years of
experience in
preparation of EIA /
EMP reports
Ms. Pratika M.Sc (Chemistry)
Tech. Manager &
Team Member
(WP)
More than 5 years of
experience in
Environmental
laboratory.
Mr. Bhaskar
Sinha
M.A (Pub. Adm.),
Functional Area
Associate (SE)
Over 4 years of work
experience in
Sociologist.
Mr. Sahil M.Sc (Env.) Functional Area More than 2 years of
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Associate & Field
Technician
field monitoring & data
collection experience.
Mr. Rajat
Soni
M.Sc (Env.) Team Member &
Field Technician
More than 1 years of
field monitoring & data
collection experience.
Mr. Mukesh M.Sc (Env.) Field Technician
More than 2 years of
field monitoring & data
collection experience.
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