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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

_______________________________________________________________

For

OVER AN EXTENT OF 15.000 HECTARES OF COLOUR GRANITE MINE

In

Sy. No: 609 of Narayanagiri Village, Dharmasagar Mandal, Warangal Urban District,Telangana

Proposed By

M/s. SHREYA EXPORTS R/o D.No.7-64, Sri Ranganilayam, Navabhaat Buildings,Kurnool Road,

Ongole-523001

Prepared By ____________________________________________________________________________________

M/s. GLOBAL ENVIRO LABS (Accredited by Quality Council of India – NABET, New Delhi)

2-2-1075/14/A/1, Tilaknagar “X” Roads , Bagh Amberpet, Hyderabad – 500 072. Ph.: 040-65582886; Telefax:040-27407969

E.Mail: [email protected]

CONTENTS PARTICULARS Page No:

1.0 INTRODUCTION 1 2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1 The Project 4

2.2 Need for the Project 4

2.3 Topography 4

2.4 Geology 4

2.5 Geological Reserves 7

2.6 Mining 8

2.7 Mineral Processing 10

2.8 Site Services 10

2.9 Employment Potential 10

3.0 EVALUATION OF IMPACTS

3.1 Introduction 11

3.2 Air Environment 11

3.3 Noise Environment 13

3.4 Water Environment 13

3.5 Land Environment 14

3.6 Biological Environment 16

3.7 Socio Economic Environment 16

4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

4.1 Introduction 18

4.2 Air Pollution Control Measures 18

4.2.1 Occupational Health and Safety Measures 20

4.3 Noise Pollution Control Measures 20

4.4 Water Pollution Control Measures 21

4.5 Land Environment 21

4.6 Socio Economic Benefits 24

4.7 Post Project Monitoring 24

4.8 Implementation of Environmental Management Plan 24

List of Tables

Table – 1 Salient Features of the Study Area 2

Table – 2 Cost of Environmental Protection Measures 25

List of Figures

Figure –1 Topographical Map 3

EMP Report For Colour Granite Mine of 15.000 Ha, located in Narayanagiri Village, Dharmasagar Mandal, Warangal Urban District, Telangana State

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Global Enviro Labs, Hyderabad 1

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 INTRODUCTION

M/s.Shreya Exports, proposing Colour granite Quarry in an area of 15.000 Hect. in

Survey No. 609 of Narayanagiri Village, Dharmasagar Mandal, Warangal Urban District,

Telangana State. In principle of application of quarry lease notice issued by Director of

Mines and Geology, Ibrahimpatnam, Govt. of A.P for 20 years vide notice no. 15361/R1-

1/2017, dated: 31.01.2018. Mining Plan was approved by the Deputy Director of Mines

and Geology, Visakhapatnam, Government of Andhra Pradesh vide Letter No. 3537/QP-

1/WGL/2018 Dt: 08.08.2018.

It is proposed to produce Colour granite production of 46080 m3/annum. Capital cost

proposed for the quarrying is Rs. 1.5 Cr.

M/s.Shreya Exports is conscious of its responsibility towards the society in minimizing

the pollution load due to this proposed activity and according to Office Memorandum No.

-11011/47/2011-IA.II(M), dated.18-05-2012 from MoEF, GoI, New Delhi for obtaining

Environmental Clearance from SEIAA, Telangana State; the project proponents intends

to prepare an Environmental Management Plan for submission for grant of

Environmental Clearance for their proposed 15.00 Hectares of Colour Granite Mine

Lease area.

Cluster Clarification: Assistant Director of Mines & Geology, Warangal has issued a

letter vide Lr.No. 1075/Q/2017 Dated: 16.11.2018, As per the ADMG letter, the total

mine lease areas within the 500m surrounding area from the boundary are 25.000 Hect,

an area of 10.000 Hect is exempted from the cluster and the details are givenbelow

Details of Cluster Mines:

Sl.

No.

Name of the

Lessee & File No.

Extent in

Hectares

Location DMG Grant

Order

Status of

Mine

EC etails

01 M/s R.Narayana

Reddy & Sons

Construction (P)

Ltd

10.000

Hect

Sy.No.609

Narayanagiri Vl,

Dharmasagar M,

Warangal Urban Dist.

2247/Q1/11

Dt:10.06.2011

Non

Working

SEIAA/AP/W

GL/112/2013 -

2449

Dt:10.07.2013


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Table – 1: SALIENT FEATURES OF THE STUDY AREA

Details of the Study Area

District & State Warangal Urban, Telangana.

Mandal Dharmasagar

Village Narayanagiri

Nature of the Area Government Land

Latitude &

Longitude N17

o 59’ 58.3” E79

o 21- 55.2”

N17o 59’ 54.9” E79

o 21- 42.2”

N17o 59’ 53.4” E79

o 21- 42.5”

N17o 59’ 53.8” E79

o 21- 39.9”

N17o 59’ 55.0” E79

o 21- 32.9”

N17o 59’ 59.0” E79

o 21- 27.0”

N18o 00’ 00.1” E79

o 21- 27.9”

N18o 00’ 10.5” E79

o 21- 35.0”

N18o 00’ 06.2” E79

o 21- 39.7”

N18o 00’ 06.5” E79

o 21- 42.7”

General Climatic Conditions

Maximum Temperature 37oC

Minimum Temperature 18 oC

Annual Rainfall 900 mm

Wind Pattern SE to NE

Accessibility

Road Connectivity A metal road of 1.2 km Length is

connecting to the area from Narayanagiri

Village.

Rail Connectivity The nearest Railway station is located at

Khazipet at a distance of 27 km from the

applied area.

Air Port Hyderabad

Nearest Village Narayanagiri 1.5 km from ML area.

Nearest City Khazipet 27 km from ML area

Historical / Important Places

Archaeologically Important Site Nil within the study area

Historically Important Site Nil within the study area

Sensitive Places Nil within the study area

Sanctuaries / National Parks Nil within the study area

Nearest Forest Nil within 10 km radius of study area

Nearest water body Mupparam Lake (NW)-1.3 Km

Velair Lake (NE)-2.5 Km

2nd

and 3rd

order streams are there outside

of the ML area.

Figure 1 shows the 10 km radius of the study area around the proposed Mine Lease area.


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2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1 THE PROJECT

The project of M/s.Shreya Exports deals with the production 46080 cum/Year of Colour

Granite in Sy. No: 609 of Narayanagiri Village, Dharmasagar Mandal, Warangal Urban

District, T.S.

The Colour Granite in the quarry lease area is exposed on the surface with boulders.

Hence, it is proposed to mine the boulders / sheet by open cast, semi-mechanized

methods, by developing the benches of 6M height with 6 m bench width.

The applied Quarry lease Area is located on Survey of India Toposheet between the 17o

59’ 59.00” North Latitude and 79o 21’ 27.00” East Longitudes. The area is located at a

distance of 1.2 km from Narayanagiri village and 27 kms from Khazipet town.

2.2 NEED FOR THE PROJECT

In order to meet the statutory requirements the lessee intends to obtain Environmental

Clearance from Statutory Authorities.

2.3 TOPOGRAPHY

The topography of the area is shown on Toposheet No.56O/5 & 56N/8 .The subject area

is located on the elongated terrain trending ENT-WSW. It is a hilly terrain. The Q.L. area

is elevated towards North-Eastern side and it is sloping towards south, contour is 450m is

at Northern side and lowest contour is 360m at southern part of the quarry area. i.e the

average height of the deposit is 90m The subject area as shown in approved mining plan

plate III. The vegetation is negligible except some scattered bushes, as the area is

occupied mostly with boulders and sheet rock. There are no perennial streams in and

around the area except natural water runoff gullies along the slopes.

2.4 GEOLOGY

2.4.1 Regional Geology

The Warangal District comprises of Archaeans, Puranas, Gondwanas and Recent

Alluvium. Archaean rocks comprise of Granite Gneisses and schists, intruded by Dolerite

Dykes. Puranas consisting rocks of sedimentary origin and are represented by the Pakhals

and sullavais. The Gondwanas in the District mostly represented by the lower Gondwana

Rocks and Recants and Laterites and Alluvium.


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The Geological succession with percentage of Geographical distribution in the District as

follows:

Recent Alluvium 1.4% % of Geographical Area of the Dist. Laterite

------------------------------ Un Conformity -----------------------------------

Upper Gondwana Chikiala Series Kota

Series StonesJ

Conglomerates, Sand Stones and

Clays.

Lower Gondwana Maleri Series Sand Stones and Clay

Kampthi Series Sand Stones and Shales.

Barakar Series, Talchir

Series

Sand Stones, Clays, Coal Seams.

Boulder beds, Sand Stones, shale

------------------------------ Un Conformity -----------------------------------

Puranas

(Kurnool Group &

Equivalents)

Sullavai Series Sand Stones, Shales 17.8

Conglomerates

Pakhala Series Mulugu/Laknavaram shales,

Quartzites

Dolomite Mulugu group Limestone with intercalations od

orth-quartzites

Mallampally Group Pandikunta shale, Arkose,

Sandstones, Mallampally Gunjedu

Dolomites, Boyyaram Quartzites

------------------------------ Un Conformity -----------------------------------

Archeans Dharwar Granites, Gneisses & Schists

The Archaean Crystalline rocks are the oldest rock formations occupying about 15% of

the total Geographical area of the District covering the Mandals of part of Parkal,

Atmakur, Nekkonda, Sangem and Narsampet. The Archeans comprises of Two Major

formations namely, Dharwara and Peninsular Granites complex.

The peninsular Granite complex chiefly comprise of Granites of varying composition.

The Granites are generally exposed in the form of dome like masses of various sizes.

They are Grey and Pink in colour, Medium to coarse grained and are also porpherytic in

texture, consisting of mainly Quartz, feldspars etc., as essential minerals. In this

formation, Quarry Leases have been granted for Grey Granites around Warangal Rural

Area, since the Granite formations yielding huge sizes of blocks with attractive colour

and texture, which are having good export potential market.


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The Granites are intruded by numerous dolerite dykes, quartz and pegmatite veins at

various places. The dolerite Dyke varies in length from few meters to kilometers and

width varying upto 300 mts. The Dolerite dykes are commercially extracted under the

commercial name of Black Granites, which are having good export market at present.

Number of Quarry Leases has granted for Black Granite in these Dolorite dykes. The

important Black Granite areas in the District falls, within the radius of 40 km from

Warangal town. The deposits occurrying around Redlawada is considered to be good,

because of their capability to yield large blocks of sizes varying between 2 to 3 cubic

meters and are considered to highly valuable. Other prominent areas of commercial

importance in the District are Peddapuram, Bodduchinthalapally, and Pallariguda.

The hardness ranges from 6 – 7 on Moh’s scale. Density of the rock varies from 2.6 to

2.9. Water absorption capacity is less than 1 % Tensile strength is about 170kg/cum.

Porosity is roughly 0.37% Compressive strength is 2120kg/sqcm. Recovery of blocks

may be about 20%.

LOCAL GEOLOGY:

The area is Granitic terrain and the ground water table is at a variable depth of around

20m to 25m. The area forms a part of southern portion, and falls to the southern side of

the foothill.

The applied area is exposed by migmatites and the Chamockites which normally have

gradational contacts. Migmatites & Migmatised acidic Charnockites has been identified

around this area and consist essentially of Blue opalescent quartz, Bluish Grey to light

Grey feldspar and accessory amounts of mafic minerals such as Hypersthene,

Hornblende and Biotite. Migmatised acid. The design is imparted by migmatitic

structures. The migmatites in general occupy frontier between igneous and Metamorphic

rocks. They form under extreme temperature conditions which are categorized under

Archean System. The Migmatites/ Migmatised Chamockites is occurring in top portion of

the hill. The rock type is formed as large boulders at the peak of the hill and the Sheet

rock is exposed on the slope of the hill. The foot hills of the leased area is covered by the

soil and scree. The rock type of this area might have been derived from high-grade

granulate facies metamorphism of a pile of volcanic intrusive and this formation shows


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E-W trend. The rock formation of this area is being excavated for past more than 2 years

and it is being marketed as “Colour Granite”. During the last two years about 2000m of

granite blocks measuring different sizes (Gang saw, Cutter size) were recovered @ 20%

recovery.

The coloured granite production of this area will be supplied to the domestic and

international market. It is observed in the quarry located north western boundary of the

ML area.

Details of prospecting:

Present Status:The ML area belongs to hilly terrain and consisting of large size boulders

and sheet rock. There is hill granite body exposed which indicates the occurrence of sheet

rock below the 5m thick overburden as shown in plate. III. It is also observed from the

stack yard that the granite blocks of various sizes like gang saw & cutter sizes would be

at the ratio of 1 : 1. The thickness of 0.1m to 0.3m on the top underlined by the massive

sheet rock of granite to depth up to 35m and also gives an indication of it’s further

continuance in depths.

Future programme:

The Granite is well exposed more than 35m height from normal ground level and its

continuity in further depths is observed from the pit bottom and so it is considered that,

any amount of production will be met from this area. Hence no exploratory pits or

boreholes or geophysical survey work are proposed to prove the further existence of

granite in this area.

2.5 GEOLOGICAL RESERVES

Mineable Reserves

Total Updated Reserves as per UNFC system is given below

In M3

UNFC – Classification UNFC Code Quantity

(M3)

Type of

Material

A. Mineral Reserve

1) Proved Mineral Reserve

2) Probable Mineral Reserve

111

122

463216

398584

Commercial

colour Granite

Sub-Total 861800

B. Remaining Resources


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3) Feasibility Mineral Resource

4) Pre-feasibility Mineral Resources

(7.5m Safety Barriers)

5) –do--(Bench Slopes & end

sections)

6) Measured Mineral Resources

7) Indicated Mineral Resource

8) Inferred Mineral Resource

9) Reconnaissance Mineral Resource

211

222

222

331

332

333

334

--

36008

-

65776

-

467376

-

-

--

--

--

Sub-Total 569160

Total Mineral Resources (A+B) 1430960

a. Total Geological Reserves : 1430960 M3

b. Reserves Blocked in 7.5m Safety Zone Barrier : 36008 M3

c. Reserves Blocked in Bench Slopes in end sections : 65776 M3

Total Mineable reserves d=(a-(b+c)) : 1329176 M3

The Life of the Granite quarry: Based on the present market demand, it is proposed to

rise the average production of 46080 M3/Annum (max) granite blocks per year. At the

rate of this production the expected life of the quarry is 1329176m3 / 46080 m

3 28.8 years

or say 29 years.

2.6 MINING

Method of mining:

The excavators and dumpers are used to remove the overburden, consisting of soil &

weathered rock from the surface to required bench height and then this waste will be

loaded into dumpers for transportation to dump yard, which is located within the lease

area. Free face will be developed along the crushed zone with the help of an excavator.

If there is any hard waste available in working face, it will be drilled and blasted with

Jack Hammer Drilling to create free working faces around massive rock.

Simultaneously the excavated waste material will be loaded into dumpers/ tippers and it

will be transported to dump yard located. The free face of mother rock will be filled with

two holes of 4” dia each ie. one vertical hole and another one is horizontal hole to

connect each other at another end. A wire saw will be inserted it to those two holes and it


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will be connected to a generator or to a machine for separation of primary block from

mother rock to a size of 6m to 3m length, 2m to 3m width and to a height of 2m to 6m ie.

Equal of bench height.

Later the primary block will be observed carefully for defects or joints. Based on the

availability of joints, the primary block will be sub-divided into number of secondary

blocks to sizes of 3.5m to 2.5m X 1.5m to 0.7m X 0.5m X 0.5m with the help of

Jackhammer drilling and wedge cutting.

while cutting primary block into secondary blocks some undersize blocks or defects

material or shapeless blocks will be generated. This type of material will be treated small

slabs material will be shifted to dump yard with the help of excavator and tippers of

dumpers. The secondary blocks will be shifted to stock yard, located at pit head by

dumpers and then the blocks will be dressed to perfect shape and size before

transportation to the market with the help of Jackhammer drilling and wedge cutting. The

dressed blocks will be loaded into hired trucks of 20 tonnes capacity with the help of

cranes and then the blocks will be transported to the market of railway yard.

The bench geometry is forming 10m height, width not less than 10m, the length of the

benches will be verying from every year. The details are given in the following table.

Year Additional

Maximum

Length in (M)

Maximum

Width in (M)

Maximum

Depth

In (M)

First Year 150 80 10

Second Year 200 130 10

Third Year 175 170 20

Fourth Year 250 225 20

Fifth Year 250 225 20

It is proposed to operate the mining by deploying mining machinery viz, Excavator,

dumpers, Jackhammers to achieve the anticipated Maximum production of 46,080 m3

from this lease. The bench height is kept 6m. In boundary side bench width has kept 3m

in the hard rock formation and 6m width in soft rock formation.


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List of mining machinery:

Sl.No Name of the Excavator Requirement in Nos.

1 Excavators 2

2 Wheel Loaders 1

3 Dumpers 3

4 Wire Saw Cutters 1

5 Compressors 3

6 Jack Hammers 3

7 Rock Drill 1

8 Big Drill 1

9 Slot Drill 1

10 Gen Set 1

11 Welding Gen Set 1

12 Derrick Crane 1

13 Cutters 1

2.7 MINERAL PROCESSING

The lessee intends to sell the raw blocks to the processing units in the country and also

export to foreign countries. The lessee does not possess a processing plan at the moment.

2.8 SITE SERVICES

The rest shelter cum office, First aid room, and toilets are constructed in the flat. The roof

is of asbestos sheets covered by hay to keep it cool in summer. A first aid certificate

holder will be the in charge of the first aid room. Protected drinking water will be

provided and stored in earthen pots.

2.9 EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL

The mining activity will provide the job facilities to the local people. It will have 1 Mines

Manager, skilled & unskilled labour about 24 persons.


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3. EVALUATION OF IMPACTS

3.1 INTRODUCTION

Opencast mining activity causes some adverse impacts on the surround environment

unless proper environmental management plan is adopted. Selecting suitable sites for

mining and adopting the guidelines prescribed by the Ministry of Environment & Forests

(MoEF) and Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM), one can minimize the major possible

impacts.

In this chapter, an attempt has been made to quantify the possible environmental impacts

on various features such as air, water, noise, land, ecology and socio-economies. The

following aspects have been studied to identify the possible impacts while achieving the

total production of 46080 cum/Year of Colour Granite

The magnitude and significance of the environmental pollution caused by mining

depends on method of mining, scale and concentration of mining activity.

3.2 AIR ENVIRONMENT

The impacts on air environment from a mining activity depend on various factors like

production capacity, machinery involved, operations and maintenance of various

equipments and vehicle. Apart from these, there will be other activities associated viz

transportation of mineral and waste, stocking facilities and dump management within the

mine lease area that may contribute to pollution.

3.2.1 SOURCES OF DUST EMISSION

Mining is carried out by open cast semi mechanized method by using jack hammer

drilling & wire saw cutting and using low explosive blasting. Based on the various

operations involved in the production of minerals, the various emission sources has been

identified as given below.

a. Point soruces

b. Area sources.

c. Line sources.

Drilling operations of the mine are considered as point sources. Extraction of mineral

from mine, are considered as area sources. Transportation of material from mining


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benches to various end points are considered as line sources. The impact of above sources

on air environment is discussed below:

a) Drilling & Blasting

One the boulder is freed by removing the soil and waste rock surrounding it, a series of

holes are drilled by compressed air using Jack Hammer at a regular interval of 15-30 cms

depending on the size of the boulder, the depth of the hole depends on the height of the

boulder and the holes are drilled up to the bottom leaving about a foot at the base. The

holes have to be perfectly straight and vertical so that the vertical split is obtained. Line

drilling machine can be used to drill straight holes. Feather and wedges are inserted into

the holes and hammered continuously applying uniform pressure and the boulder splits

vertically. Similarly dressing is done and the boulder is given a rectangular shape. All the

defects are avoided during the dressing stage. Diamond wire saw may also be employed

to dislodge the block from the parent rock.

Drill hole pattern will be uniform single lined pattern, equidistances holes from 0.33 m to

0.75 m , 4.5 m in depth. Spacing depends upon the size of the boulder, in general it 15

cms from hole to hole for better splitting.

The concentrations due to low explosives blasting will be confined to a maximum

distance of 10 m from the area of blasting. These concentrations will not be emitted

continuously. However presence of personnel near the blasting site during blasting will

be totally avoided. So, the impact of blasting on the air environment will be minimal.

b) Extraction & Loading

Extraction & Loading will be done by a crane and excavator and these activities of mine

operation is contributing to the area source emission and the extent of influence of this

operation is about 100 m2.

c) Haulage &Transportation

In the operating mine, the dressed blocks from mine face to the consumers is transported

by hired trucks. The trucks will be well maintained so that exhaust smoke does not

contribute abnormal values of noxious gases and unburnt hydrocarbons. The other

sources of air pollution is due to the dust generated during the movement of tippers on the

haul road.


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The above sources, which include drilling, low explosives blasting, excavation, haulage

for transport of blocks will contribute to dust pollution in the air.

3.2.2 ANTICIPATED IMPACTS

The impacts envisaged due to mining activity are evaluated based on various factors. The

emission inventory of the pollutants is as follows, the main air pollutant would be dust or

particulate matter generated by handling and transportation of Colour Granite . But the

impact of mining operations on air quality is minimum as mining involved method by

using jackhammer drilling & wire saw cutting & low explosive blasting and as the

production quantity is very less i.e. 184.32 Cum/Day only.

3.2.2.1 Dust Generation and Control

The air pollutant would be dust or particulate matter generated by handling and

transportation of granite blocks. The existing ambient air quality at quarry lease area is

within the limits prescribed by T.S.P.C.B. The envisaged production of minerals is only

184.32 Cum/Day. The dust generated due to mining operations will be controlled by

water sprinkling through water tankers

3.3 NOISE ENVIRONMENT

Noise will be produced at the mine is due to operations of machinery, drilling, blasting,

and movement of vehicles. The noise generated by the mining activity is dissipated

within a small zone around the mine. The present noise levels at quarry lease area are

within the limits prescribed by T.S.P.C.B. There is no major impact of the mining activity

on the vicinity however; pronounced effect of above noise levels will felt only near the

active working area and on the personnel working in the vicinity. The impact of noise on

the villages is negligible as the villages are located far from the mine site.

3.4 WATER ENVIRONMENT

The Mining activity will be carried out on mound slope will not have any effect on the

ground water and the static water table in this area is below 20 m.

3.4.1 Impact on Surface Water

There are no major streams and rivers, which can get effected by the mining. Hence,

there will be no effect on the surface water.


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During the present plan period quarrying will go to depth of 10 meters from the present

level of mining. During the monsoon period, the rainwater, if gets stagnated, will be

drained out. The benches will made with an inward slope to facilitate run off more faster

on to the mine floor. Small bunds, garlands and silting tanks also will be constructed to

minimize inflow muddy water which carry fine material.

3.4.2 Impact on Ground Water

Mining activity will be above the BWL (20 m). Hence, there will be no effect on the

ground water regime.

3.4.3 Impact on Water Quality

Water quality in the buffer zone have indicted that the ground water is free from heavy

metal concentration and this mining activity will not interference on the water quality.

3.4.4 Water Consumption & Wastewater Generation

The water requirement for this proposed mining activity will be 10 KLD. Breakup details

are:

Sl. No: Purpose Quantity (KLD)

1 Dust suppression purpose 6.0

2 Domestic purpose 2.0

3 Greenbelt purpose 2.0

Total 10

There is no generation & discharge of wastewater from this mine.

3.5 LAND ENVIRONMENT

Various components of land environment have been identified for study of impact of the

mine operations. Details of the same are given below:

3.5.1 Solid Waste Generation

Removal of weathered rock and the rock waste is the only solid waste that will be

generated from this mine. Some of the material from the waste may be sorted out and

used for making small blocks to be used by the local unit for making tiles. The market for

tiles is good at the moment and they will offer a better substitute for marble in terms of

price and quality. Some rejected and unsorted material may be used in the civil

engineering projects in the vicinity of the area. The waste material can also be crushed

into smaller sizes and can be used as road metal


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The waste generated during the five years may be dumped in the zone separately reserved

for dumping along SW of the quarry lease area (Within the quarry lease area). The dump

will be designed in such that it will have slopes equal to the angle of repose of such

material. Garland drains have to be sunk along around the leading edge of the dump. A

retaining wall will be constructed around the dump to preventing the slanting of boulders

Care will be taken to minimize the waste generation at the source.

About 184320 m3/Year of waste will be generated from this mine. Hence at an average

rest of the rock mass generated is solid waste amounting to 80 percent. It is estimated a

total of 772880 CBM rock mass waste is generated in the total five years of mine life.

Dumping will be done within the mining lease area and afforestation will be done on the

eastern side in the plan period. In this period 20 plants will be planted.

3.5.2 Impact on Land use

The mine is located in an area of 15.000 Ha. No forestland is involved.

After the operations cease, the mine spoiled area will be back field. It may not be

possible to complete regain the original topography of the area. During quarrying

whatever solid waste is generated shall be dumped at dumping site inside the Q.L. area.

The mining lease area is not a part of any type of forest. Entire mine lease area is govt.

land hence all the impact on land use is positive because aesthetic environment will not

be effected, as the mine is located on a plain with some bushes.

Due to opencast mining activities, the landscape will be slightly changed. There

will be no land subsidence as the country is made up of hard rock. The Soil cover in this

mine is almost nil and Agriculture is seen mainly in the plains in the vicinity of the lease

area and the mining will not have any impact on the agricultural pattern. Only few bushes

will be cleared to facilitate mining and other related activities and there are no big

trees, which may have to be cut.

3.5.3 Impact of Ground vibrations

Fragmentation of rock by blasting is an important operation in mining project, where hard

rock occurs. Blasting will be done only when it is absolutely necessary, using low

intensity explosives.


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Blasting of the mineral at the proposed mine will be done by using Low-density

chemical explosives like ECM/ CaOH will be used. Sometimes smooth blasting may be

done using silent non-explosive demolishing agents like Acconex.

The ground vibrations caused by blasting will not have any affect as the mining is on a

mound and the vibrations will be minimum and will not be carried too far due to the hard

nature of the rock.

3.6 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT

There is no adverse impacts are anticipated due to the proposed mining activity on

biological environment. However, with the implementation of the environmental

management measures, there will be improvement in the parameters of biological

environment.

The tree species found with the core zone represent the common type of flora species

along with small shrubs and bushes. Due to mining activities community structure of the

vegetation will not change. Whereas diversity of plant species and food web index of the

area reduced to certain extent.

However, if the proposed reclamation of the mining area and dumped out area using

proper re-vegetation techniques and development of green belt around the ultimate limit

and roadside there shall be an improvement in the species diversity and food web index

compared to the existing level.

3.7 SOCIO- ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

3.7.1 No Rehabilitation

The mine area does not cover any habitation. Hence the mining activity does not involve

any displacement of human settlement. No public buildings, places, monuments etc. exist

within the lease area or in the vicinity. The mining operations will not disturb/ relocate

any village or need resettlement. Thus no adverse impact is anticipated.

3.7.2 Improvement in Socio Economic Status

It will be obvious to assume that the activities of the mining operations have to be

produced some improvements in the socio-economic levels in the study area.

The Lessee will provide employment to local population and it will give preference to the

local people whenever there is requirement of manpower.


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The proposed mining activities will provide employment to persons of different skills and

trades. The local population is the largest plausibility among these employees. The

employment potential ameliorated economic conditions of these families directly and

provided employment to many other families indirectly who are involved in business and

service oriented activities. This in-turn will improve the socio-economic conditions of the

area.

3.7.3 Occupational Health and Safety

The mine is going to be developed mainly semi mechanized opencast method by using

jackhammer drilling & wire saw cutting & low explosive blasting. No major crushing or

pulverization will be done here. The small-scale mining will not have any ill effects on

the health of labour.

Excessive dust and noise are the chief health hazards for the miners. As already

mentioned these causative factors are well within the safety limits and the proponents

will strictly implement the prescribed safety measures. The health of the workers will be

regularly checked and suitable medical facilities should be created on or close to the site.

Highest safety will be ensured in the working conditions of the miners.


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4. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

4.1 INTRODUCTION

The mining development in the study area needs to intertwined with judicious utilization

natural resources within the limits of permissible assimilative capacity. The assimilative

capacity of the study area is the maximum amount of pollution load that can be

discharged in the environment without affecting the designated use and is governed by

dilution, dispersion and removal due to natural physio-chemical and biological processes.

The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is required to ensure sustainable

development in the study area.

This chapter covers the genesis of pollution, the principal sources of pollution, the nature

of pollution, the proposed measures required for meeting the prevailing statutory

requirements of gaseous emissions, wastewater discharge characteristics, noise levels etc.

for environmental management purpose in connection with the mining and mining related

activities in the study area.

This section discusses the management plan for mitigation/abatement impacts and

enhancement of beneficial impacts due to mining. The Environmental Management Plan

(EMP) has been designed within the framework of various Indian legislative and

regulatory requirements on environmental and socio-economic aspects.

Environmental Management Plan giving the environmental protection measures at mine

to meet the stipulated norms of IBM/MoEF are as detailed.

4.2 AIR POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES

The present ambient air quality measurements in the mine area are well within the limits.

Due to the proposed production of 46080 Cum/Year of Colour Granite , there will be

marginal increase in dust concentrations.

Mitigative measures suggested for air pollution control are based on the baseline ambient

air quality monitoring data. From the point of view of maintenance of an acceptable

ambient air quality in the region, it is desirable that air quality should be monitored on a

regular basis to check it vis-à-vis the standards prescribed by CPCB and in cases of non-

compliance appropriate mitigative measures shall be adopted.


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The following dust prone areas are identified for adopting proper control measures in the

mine area.

i) Drilling & Wire Saw Cutting & Blasting

ii) Excavation

iii) Transportation

The environmental control measures which will be implemented to control the fugitive

dust released from the proposed production are given below:

Wet drilling system & Dust proof

Optima Wire Saw Cutting (using water reduces dust)

Use of sharp drill bits for drilling holes. The charge concentration of the

explosives will be between 10 – 40 grams per linear meter.

Water sprinkling arrangements such as specially fabricated tankers mounted on

tipper are deployed at mine site to control the fugitive dust generation from the

haulage roads.

Regular grading of haul roads and service roads to clear accumulation of loose

material

The blasted blocks (temporary) are wetted by spraying water

Avoiding blasting during high windy periods, night times and temperature

inversion periods.

Excavation operations are suspended during periods of very strong winds.

Massive afforestation for control of dust

Spraying of water on sub grade stacks

The vehicles and machinery are kept in well-maintained condition so that

emission of fugitive constituents is minimized.

Plantation of wide leaf trees, creepers, tall grass around working pit, along roads

will help suppress dust.

Tall trees with an average height of 5 m will be developed all along the boundary

of the lease area to minimize the dispersion of the dust from the mining.

Periodical monitoring of air quality to take steps to control the pollutants.


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4.2.1 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY MEASURES

All the precautions would be adopted to prevent dust generation at site and to be

dispersed into the outer environment. However, for the safety of workers at site, engaged

at strategic locations/dust generation points like drilling, loading and unloading points,

etc., dust masks would be provided. Dust masks would prevent inhalation of RSPM

thereby reducing the risk of lung diseases and other respiratory disorders. Regular health

monitoring of workers will be carried out.

4.3 NOISE POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES

The ambient noise level monitoring is carried out in and around the proposed mine shows

that ambient noise levels are well within the stipulated limits of CPCB.

Noise generation may be for an instant, intermittent or for continuous periods, with low

to high decibels. Periodic inspection and checks of the risk prone areas and equipments

have to be conducted.

To control noise pollution during the proposed mining operations following steps will be

practiced.

The noise generated by the machinery will be reduced by proper lubrication of the

machinery and equipment.

The workers employed should be provided with personal hearing protection

equipment, with earmuffs and earplugs combined, as a protection from the high

noise level generated at the plant site.

The provision of green barrier along the boundary will further reduce the

propagation of noise level generated.

Limiting time exposure of workers to excessive noise.

Speed of trucks entering or leaving the mine is limited to moderate speed of 25

kmph to prevent undue noise from empty tippers.

Safety in Blasting:

Care should be taken to evacuate the mining area completely at the time of low explosive

blasting operations. The blasting team should be equipped with all personal safety and

precautionary measure. The following safety measures will be given attention while

conducting the blasting operations.


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A blasting SIREN should be used at the time of blasting for audio signal.

Before blasting and after blasting, red & green flags should be displayed as visual

signals.

Warning notice boards indicating the time of blasting and NOT TO TRESPASS

are displayed prominently.

4.4 WATER POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES

The action program for minimizing adverse affects on water regime is to prevent wash-

off of mine water and uncontrolled run-off water during monsoon. Proposed measures for

this are as follows:

a) Building/extending of retention/toe walls at the foot of the dumps

b) Construction of Garland drains along the slopes to divert the rainwater course

away from the dumping areas.

c) Covering of dump slopes with grass plantation to stabilize and prevent erosion.

d) Plantation of trees along the ridges and slopes.

4.5 LAND ENVIRONMENT

The Dhanbad declaration on Environmental Management in Mining Industry states “It is

imperative that in order to ensure the continued and sustained progress of the mining

industry in India, the environmental dimensions should be integrated into the planning,

design, development, operation and working practices of quarry on scientific and rational

lines, by the Governments and the industry in a mutually reinforcing manner”. The land

related Environmental Management Plan (EMP) has been presented here under two

sections viz., Soil & Water conservation and Afforestation.

Storage and Reuse of Top Soil:

Topsoil removed during clearing of the area for granite extraction shall be stacked

separately to check the erosion of the stacked soil. A retaining wall shall be constructed

all around the topsoil stockyard. Planting of grass and local species etc., are proposed on

the surface of this stack to prevent erosion and to increase the soil nitrogen. As per the

analysis of the soil samples they are found to be basic in nature. During afforestation, it is

recommended to plant fast growing species with good canopy cover and dense leaf

density and some ornamental species to give a good aesthetic look. It is recommended to


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sow neem, mahogany plants as soil and climatic conditions are suitable for the growth of

these plants.

Solid Waste Management

Removal of weathered rock and the rock waste is the only solid waste that will be

generated from this mine. Some of the material from the waste may be sorted out and

used for making small blocks to be used by the local unit for making tiles. The market for

tiles is good at the moment and they will offer a better substitute for marble in terms of

price and quality. Some rejected and unsorted material may be used in the civil

engineering projects in the vicinity of the area. The waste material can also be crushed

into smaller sizes and can be used as road metal

The waste generated during the five years may be dumped in the zone separately reserved

for dumping along SW of the quarry lease area (Within the quarry lease area). The dump

will be designed in such that it will have slopes equal to the angle of repose of such

material. Garland drains have to be sunk along around the leading edge of the dump. A

retaining wall will be constructed around the dump to preventing the slanting of boulders

Care will be taken to minimize the waste generation at the source.

About 184320 m3/Year of waste will be generated from this mine. Hence at an average

rest of the rock mass generated is solid waste amounting to 80 percent. It is estimated a

total of 772880 CBM rock mass waste is generated in the total five years of mine life.

Dumping will be done within the mining lease area and afforestation will be done on the

eastern side in the plan period. In this period 20 plants will be planted.

Stabilization and vegetation of dumps:

The dumps will be stabilized and shaped trapezoidally. The angle of repose will be in

such a manner that the run off of material will be avoided. The trench will be dug around

the dump to avoid run off. The dumps will be safe-guarded by plantation of trees along

the slope and of the soil cover area. In first five years, it is planned to undertake

plantation of 50 trees per year on the slope of the dump, depending on facilities available.

Land Restoration/Reclamation:

Land restoration or reclamation of the area is very essential in any mining industry.

Proper measures adopted during restoration will control most of the adverse


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environmental impacts of Quarry and also improve the aesthetic beauty of the area. Due

to the Quarry activities in this area the profile of the ground will change due to formation

of pits. At the end of the Quarry operations, the top soil/mineral rejects will be utilized

for back filling wherever suitable and rehabilitated.

Following steps shall be taken for improving and protecting the environment.

a) Quarry lease area

b) Surrounding the Quarry lease area.

c) Surrounding the statutory buildings

d) On the undisturbed virgin lease area.

Surrounding the Mining area

The dust generated during the quarrying operations will be carried by wind and will be

deposited over the trees and on the adjacent area around the quarry in the buffer zone. To

filter this dust, a green belt of 10m width shall be developed along the quarry lease area

i.e., around ultimate pit limit, this green belt will also act as sound barrier. In between the

tree saplings, grass and bushes shall be grown. Creation of the green belt around the lease

areas shall be undertaken on priority basis and shall be completed concurrent to Quarry

over a 10-year period.

Surrounding the statutory buildings:

All around the proposed statutory buildings and along the road sides trees shall be planted

in addition to the existing ones which will protect the workers from the noise and dust.

To plant trees around the statutory buildings, the topsoil that is going to be mined from

the area shall be laid to form a strip of 10-15m width and 0.5m thickness.

On the undisturbed virgin lease area:

The undisturbed virgin lease area shall be utilized for afforestation purposes by

developing the area with local varieties. This work shall be done after the cessation of

Quarry operations.

Afforestation Plan:

It is proposed at safer zone area in two or three rows. Every year average 85 plants shall

be planted as shown below:


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Year Name of plant

species

No. of

Plants

Area

Spacing

Expected

Survival %

Location

First Year Neem, casuarina,

Palm, Mango

20 3m X 3m 70 Green belt area and

Dump slopes

Second Year Neem, Tamarind,

Palm, Mango

25 3m X 3m 70 Green belt area and

Dump slopes

Third Year --do-- 20 3m X 3m 70 Green belt area and

Dump slopes

Fourth Year --do-- 20 3m X 3m 70 Green belt area and

Dump slopes

Fifth Year --do-- 20 3m X 3m 70 Green belt area and

Dump slopes

Total 105

Apart from the green belts and aesthetic plantation for eliminating fugitive emissions and

noise control, all other massive plantation efforts shall be decided and executed with the

assistance and co-operation of the local community. Based on the community needs the

afforestation would mainly aim at:

a) Protection & Development of Natural Vegetation

b) Protection of soil erosion

c) Plantations of fuel wood blocks to meet the energy requirements.

4.6 SOCIO ECONOMIC BENEFITS

There is positive impact on socio-economics of people living in the villages. The villages

in buffer zone depend upon agriculture. Mining operations in the subject area has positive

impact by providing direct and indirect job opportunities. There will be indirect

employment opportunities in transportation of ore to destination.

4.7 POST PROJECT MONITORING

The Lessee will monitor the environmental parameters as per TSPCB/IBM/CPCB

guidelines

4.8 IMPLEMENTATION OF EMP & MONITORING PROGRAMME

The environment management plan is detailed on the basis of impact assessment. Control

and mitigation measures for the adverse impacts envisaged. 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. The

Lessee will ensure the implementation of the measures within the mine area and carryout


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efficient monitoring. In order to implement the measures suggested for mitigating the

adverse impacts on the environment, it is suggested to monitor the environmental

parameters regularly.

The details of investments to carryout the regular monitoring and pollution control

measures are given below in table – 2.

Table – 2: Cost of Environmental Protection Measures (in Rs.)

Sl.No Description Item Capital

Cost

Recurring

Cost Remarks

1 Air pollution

Nose Marks

43,200.00

2,000.00

Replaceable, and

cost can increase

with time

Cloth for drillers

28,800.00

14,400.00

Issued thrice in a

year

Gunny bags for

covering the surface

of jackhammer holes

-

2,500.00

As and when

needed

Road wetting and

plant water feeding

50,000.00

150,000.00

Water tanker cost

@200 three tankers

per day for 8

months

Plantation on road

side plus

maintenance

500,000.00

100,000.00 Re-plant the non-

surviving plants

2 Water

pollution

Construction of

garland drains

200,000.00

105,000.00

Once only (For

manual de-silting)

De-silting operations -

25,000.00

Yearly and manual

operations

Construction of

check dams

180,000.00

70,000.00

Once in year, cost

incurred is to buy

sand bags and

filling sand

Construction of

retaining wall for

waste dump

220,000.00

55,000.00

Cost of construction

of wall around the

dip side of the

dump.

3

Noise

Pollution

Maintenance of

machinery suitably –

Rs. 4000 per 3

months

40,000.00

20,000.00

Included in main

cost

PPE’s like Ear muffs

– Rs. 15 each

8,000.00

4,000.00 Once in six months

4 Occupational Providing First aid Once in year,


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Health &

Safety

kits – 3 No’s and

fire extinguishers –

5 No’s

8,000.00 5,000.00 replace by

conducting

periodical checkup

Providing Personal

protective

equipments to all

employees (hand

gloves, safety shoe

and helmets)

40,000.00

24,000.00

Included in air

pollution and noise

pollution

Training and

awareness

programs on risk

factors during

emergencies by the

experts

20,000.00

10,000.00

Once in six months

and create sign

boards about the

risk and safety

precautions

regularly

Periodical medical

checkup and supply

of medicines – Rs.

200 per head

6,000.00

4,000.00

Once in a year and

supply of medicines

for every three

months

5 Environmental

monitoring

Ambient air quality

studies – Once in

six months – 3

locations

-

25,000.00

MoEF /NABL

recognized

laboratories

Water quality

studies – Once a

year – 3 Locations

-

8,000.00

Noise studies –

once in six months

– 3 Locations

-

7,000.00

Vibration studies –

Once in year – 1

location

-

10,000.00

6 CSR Activities

For providing

School uniform,

Books and health

camp etc.

200,000.00

100,000.00

TOTAL

1,544,000.00

740,900.00

The applicant will adhere to all the terms & conditions laid in respect of safe working

keeping in view of the sustainable Environmental Management and will comply with the

provisions of the Environmental Protection Act-1986, The Mines Act-1952 & Mineral

Conservation & Development Rules-1988 and any other Rules notified from time to time.


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CONCLUSIONS, SUGGESTIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS

The Mining method proposed as per the approved Mining Plan from Dept. of Mines &

Geology is small-scale semi mechanical mining activities without deployment of deep

hole drilling and use of Heavy machinery. The actual method of mining Colour Granite is

by slicing. Based on the appraisal of the existing environmental scenario coupled with

the assessment studies carried out, it is concluded that there is no long term

environmental impact due to the Colour Granite quarry at the lease area.

The particulate matter getting airborne from the mining activity gets dispersed in close

proximity itself and settles down early. The noise levels due to the proposed quarry

activity are also not of a higher order that calls for immediate corrective measures. The

ground water analysis indicates that the sources do not get influx of pollutants from the

quarry activity. There is positive socio-economic front in the surrounding region due to

the proposed mining industry. The practice of afforestation scheme is a step in the right

direction towards achieving ecological balance.

Suggestions/Recommendations

Even though there is no perceptible impact from the quarry activity on the environment of

the region, it is imperative that mitigative measures have got to be implemented on full

scale for creating environmental balance and intern maintain the ecology of the region.

The following suggestions/recommendations merit due consideration in this regard.

As no control over wind can be exercised, the frequency of the dust

suppression measures like constant watering of the haul roads shall be

practiced.

Afforestation as envisaged in the mining plan is to be carried out so that it

not only enhances the green canopy but also stop the spread of dust

particles and air borne pollutants.

Surface water conservation measures and groundwater recharge be given

high priority.

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