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Declaration of Association in the EIA
MoEFCC File No.: J-11015/82/2017-IA.II (M)
Proposed Expansion in Limestone Production capacity from 0.279 Million TPA to 2.80 Million TPA and installation
of Crusher of 1200 TPH in RAS-I Limestone Mine (ML No. 10/94, ML Area
Bhaktawarpura, Dhaneriya, and Kotadiya,
Limited.
I, hereby, certify that I was a part of the EIA team in the following capacity that developed the above EIA.
JM File No.: 2800
EIA Coordinator: Ms. Nisha Sharma
Associate EIA Coordinator: Mr.Bhana Ram Jat
Team Member: Mr.Vinay
Contact information: 202-A, ABW Tower, M.G. Road, IFFCO Chowk, Sector
Haryana, Email:
Functional Area Experts:
S. No. Functional
areas Name of the expert/s
1 AP*
FAE Mr. Ashok Puri
TM Mr. Ramji Lal Meena
FAA Mr. Ravi Shanker Sharma
2 WP*
FAE Mr. Ashok Puri
TM Mr. Bhana Ram Jat (Cat. B)
FAA Mr. Ramesh Nehra
3 SHW*
FAE Mr. Ashok Puri
TM Mr. Ramji Lal Meena
TM Mrs. Nisha Sharma (Cat. A) SW only
FAA Ms. Shipra Kodiwal
4 SE* FAE Mr. K.J. Reddy
Declaration of Association in the EIA
IA.II (M)
Proposed Expansion in Limestone Production capacity from 0.279 Million TPA to 2.80 Million TPA and installation
I Limestone Mine (ML No. 10/94, ML Area- 183.53 ha)
Bhaktawarpura, Dhaneriya, and Kotadiya, Tehsil- Jaitaran, District- Pali (Rajasthan) of M/s. Ambuja Cements
I, hereby, certify that I was a part of the EIA team in the following capacity that developed the above EIA.
Name Period of involvement
Ms. Nisha Sharma February, 2017 to till date
Mr.Bhana Ram Jat February, 2017 to till date
Mr.Vinay Kumar February, 2017 to till date
A, ABW Tower, M.G. Road, IFFCO Chowk, Sector - 25, Gurugram
Haryana, Email: [email protected]
Name of the expert/s Involvement
(period and task**)
Ashok Puri Sept. 2017 to till date
Ramji Lal Meena Sept. 2017 to Nov.2018
Ravi Shanker Sharma Sept. 2017 to till date
Ashok Puri Sept. 2017 to till date
Ram Jat (Cat. B) Sept. 2017 to till date
Mr. Ramesh Nehra Sept. 2017 to till date
Mr. Ashok Puri Sept. 2017 to till date
Ramji Lal Meena (Cat. B) Sept. 2017 to Nov.2018
Mrs. Nisha Sharma (Cat. A) SW only Sept. 2017 to till date
Ms. Shipra Kodiwal Sept. 2017 to till date
Mr. K.J. Reddy Sept. 2017 to till date
Proposed Expansion in Limestone Production capacity from 0.279 Million TPA to 2.80 Million TPA and installation
183.53 ha) at Villages Sewariya,
M/s. Ambuja Cements
I, hereby, certify that I was a part of the EIA team in the following capacity that developed the above EIA.
Signature and Date
25, Gurugram - 122001,
Signature and date
. 2017 to Nov.2018
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. 2017 to Nov.2018 -
Declaration of Association in the EIA
S. No. Functional
areas Name of the expert/s
TM None
FAA None
5 EB*
FAE Dr. P.R. Chaudhari
TM Mr. Vikas Jangid (Cat. B)
FAA Ms. Garima Singh
6 HG*
FAE Mr. Pawan Gupta
TM None
FAA None
7 GEO*
FAE Mr. Pawan Gupta
TM None
FAA None
8 SC*
FAE Dr. P.R. Chaudhari
TM Dr. JitendraYadav (Cat. B)
FAA None
9 AQ*
FAE Ms. Ekta Arora
TM Mr. Ramji Lal Meena
FAA None
10 NV*
FAE Mr. Parag Khujnare (Cat. A)
TM Mrs. Nisha Sharma (Cat. B) Noise only
FAA None
11 LU* FAE Mr. Nagarmal
Declaration of Association in the EIA
Name of the expert/s Involvement
(period and task**)
None
None
Dr. P.R. Chaudhari Sept. 2017 to Feb.2018
Jangid (Cat. B) Sept. 2017 to till date
Ms. Garima Singh Sept. 2017 to till date
Mr. Pawan Gupta Sept. 2017 to till date
None
None
Mr. Pawan Gupta Sept. 2017 to till date
None
None
Dr. P.R. Chaudhari Sept. 2017 to Feb.2018
Dr. JitendraYadav (Cat. B) Sept. 2017 to till date
None
Ms. Ekta Arora Sept. 2017 to till date
Ramji Lal Meena Sept. 2017 to Nov.2018
None
Khujnare (Cat. A) Sept. 2017 to April.2018
Mrs. Nisha Sharma (Cat. B) Noise only Sept. 2017 to till date
None
Mr. Nagarmal Dadarwal Sept. 2017 to till date
Signature and date
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. 2017 to Nov.2018 -
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Declaration of Association in the EIA
3 of 2
S. No. Functional
areas Name of the expert/s
Involvement
(period and task**) Signature and date
TM None None -
FAA None None -
12 RH*
FAE Mr. Jitendra Kumar Sept. 2017 to March. 2018 -
FAE None None
TM None None -
FAA Mr.Gaurav Upadhyay Sept. 2017 to till date -
*One TM against each FAE may be shown**Please attach additional sheet if required
Declaration by the Head of the accredited consultant organization/ authorized person
I, Deepa Taneja, Director, of JM EnviroNet Pvt. Ltd., hereby, confirm that the above-mentioned experts prepared an
EIA/EMP Report for Proposed Expansion in Limestone Production capacity from 0.279 Million TPA to 2.80 Million
TPA and installation of Crusher of 1200 TPH in RAS-I Limestone Mine (ML No. 10/94, ML Area- 183.53 ha) at
Villages Sewariya, Bhaktawarpura, Dhaneriya, and Kotadiya, Tehsil- Jaitaran, District- Pali (Rajasthan) of M/s.
Ambuja Cements Limited.
I also confirm that the consultant organization shall be fully accountable for any mis-leading information mentioned in
this statement.
Signature:
Name:
DeepaTaneja
Designation: Director
Name of the EIA consultant organization: J.M. EnviroNet Pvt. Ltd.
Undertaking
We, J.M EnviroNet Pvt. Ltd., 202 A, ABW Tower, MG Road, IFFCO Chowk,
Sector 25, Gurugram 122001 (Haryana), Environmental Consultant of M/s.
Minerals & Minerlas Limited for Proposed Expansion in Limestone
Production capacity from 0.279 Million TPA to 2.80 Million TPA and
installation of Crusher of 1200 TPH in RAS-I Limestone Mine (ML No. 10/94,
ML Area- 183.53 ha) at Villages Sewariya, Bhaktawarpura, Dhaneriya, and
Kotadiya, Tehsil- Jaitaran, District- Pali (Rajasthan) give this undertaking to
the effect that the ToRs prescribed by MoEFCC, New Delhi vide Letter No.
11015/82/2017-IA.II (M) dated September 28th, 2017 has been complied as per
data/ details provided by project proponent & as per Approved Modified
Mining Plan approved by IBM and the data submitted are factually correct.
Date: 31.01.2019
Place: Gurgaon
For & On behalf of J.M EnviroNet Pvt. Ltd.
Deepa Taneja
Director
INDEX
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INDEX
S. NO. PARTICULAR PAGE NO.
A. TOR LETTER AND COMPLIANCE 1-32
1. TOR LETTER 1-10
2. TOR COMPLIANCE 11-32
B. FINAL EIA / EMP REPORT 33 - 205
CHAPTER – I INTRODUCTION 33 - 37
CHAPTER – II PROJECT DESCRIPTION 38 - 60
CHAPTER – III DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT 61 - 126
CHAPTER – IV ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES 127 – 149
CHAPTER – V ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES 150
CHAPTER – VI ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM 151 – 155
CHAPTER – VII ADDITIONAL STUDIES 156 – 183
CHAPTER – VIII PROJECT BENEFITS 184 – 192
CHAPTER – IX ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS 193
CHAPTER – X ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 194 – 199
CHAPTER – XI SUMMARY & CONCLUSION 200 – 204
CHAPTER – XII DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED 205
I -XIII ANNEXURE 206 - 581
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CONTENTS
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CHAPTER-I INTRODUCTION 33-37
1.1 PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT 33
1.2 IDENTIFICATION OF THE PROJECT AND PROJECT PROPONENT 33
1.2.1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE PROJECT 33
1.2.2 IDENTIFICATION OF THE PROJECT PROPONENT 35
1.3 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF NATURE, SIZE, LOCATION OF THE PROJECT AND ITS IMPORTANCE TO
THE COUNTRY AND REGION
36
1.3.1 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF NATURE, SIZE & LOCATION OF THE PROJECT 36
1.3.2 PROJECT IMPORTANCE TO THE COUNTRY AND REGION 36
1.4 SCOPE OF EIA STUDY 37
CHAPTER–II PROJECT DESCRIPTION 38-60
2.1 TYPE OF THE PROJECT 38
2.2 NEED FOR THE PROJECT 38
2.3 LOCATION OF THE PROJECT 38
2.3.1 LOCATION MAP ( GENERAL AND SPECIFIC ) 39
2.3.2 MAP SHOWING GEOLOGY AND GEOMORPHOLOGY OF THE MINE SITE WITH CORNER
CORDINATES
41
2.3.3 PROJECT SITE LAYOUT 42
2.3.4 PROJECT SITE PHOTOGRAPHS 42
2.4 SIZE OR MAGNITUDE OF OPERATION 43
2.4.1 ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES/FACILITIES PROPOSED 43
2.5 PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR APPROVAL AND IMPLEMENTATION 43
2.5.1 APPROVAL 44
2.5.2 IMPLEMENTATION 44
2.6 TECHONOLGY AND PROCESS DESCRIPTION 44
2.6.1 PROJECT REQUIRMENTS 44
2.6.1.1 WATER REQUIRMENT 44
2.6.1.2 POWER REQUIRMENT 45
2.6.1.3 MAN POWER REQUIRMENT 45
2.6.1.4 EXTENT OF MECHANIZATION 46
2.6.2 GEOLOGY OF THE AREA 46
2.6.3 DETAILS OF MINING 48
2.6.3.1 EXPLORATION CARRIED OUT IN THE AREA 48
2.6.3.2 FUTURE EXPLORATION TO BE CARRIED OUT IN THE AREA 49
2.6.3.3 ESTIMATION OF RESERVES 50
2.6.3.3.1 MINERABLE RESERVES AND ANTICIPATED LIFE OF MINE 51
2.6.3.3.2 USE OF MINERAL 51
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2.6.4 PROCESS DESCRIPTION 51
2.6.4.1 EXISTING AND PROPOSED METHOD OF MINING 51
2.6.4.2 YEAR WISE PRODUCTION & EXCAVATION DETAILS FOR FIRST FIVE YEARS 56
2.6.5 TOP SOIL AND SOILD WASTE GENERATION & MANAGMENT 56
2.6.5.1 TOP SOIL 56
2.6.5.2 SOILD WASTE 57
2.6.5.2.1 NATURE & TYPE OF WASTE 57
2.6.5.2.2 GENERATION OF WASTE 57
2.6.5.2.3 WASTE MANAGEMENT & DISPOSAL 57
2.6.6 CONCEPTUAL MINING PLAN 58
2.7 DESCRIPTION OF MITIGATION MEASURES 59
2.8 ASSESSMENT OF NEW & TESTED TECHNOLOGY FOR THE RISK OF TECHNOLOGICAL FAILURE 60
CHAPTER–III DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT 61 - 126
3.1 INTRODUCTION 61
3.2 STUDY AREA AT A GLANCE 61
3.3 BASELINE DATA COLLECTION 64
3.3.1 INSTRUMENTS USED FOR ENVIRONMENTAL BASELINE DATA COLLECTION 65
3.4 LAND USE/LAND COVER STUDY 65
3.4.1 DATA USED 65
3.4.2 METHODOLOGY 66
3.4.3 DETAILS OF LAND USE LAND COVER 66
3.4.3.1 LAND USE AND LAND COVER CLASSES 66
3.4.3.2 GENERATION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA 67
3.4.4 LAND USE/ LAND COVER DETAILS OF STUDY AREA 69
3.4.5 INTERPRETATION OF THE LULC DATA 70
3.5 SESMICITY AND FLOOD HAZARD ZONATION OF THE AREA 70
3.6 FLOOD HAZARD ZONATION OF THE AREA 74
3.7 TOPOGRAPHY & DRAINAGE PATTERN 75
3.8 CLIMATE AND RAINFALL 75
3.9 LIST OF INDUSTRIES / MINE IN STUDY AREA 76
3.10 METEOROLOGY 76
3.10.1 MICRO-METEOROLOGY AT SITE 76
3.11 AMBIENT AIR ENVIRONMENT 78
3.11.1 NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS 83
3.11.2 INTERPRETATION OF AAQM RESULTS 84
3.11.3 CHEMICAL COMPOSTION FOR RSPM 84
3.12 NOISE ENVIRONMENT 85
3.12.1 INTERPRETATION OF NOISE RESULTS 86
3.13 WATER ENVIRONMENT 87
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3.13.1 SURFACE WATER 87
3.13.2 GROUND WATER QUALITY 89
3.13.3 INTERPRETATION OF GROUND WATER QUALITY RESULTS 92
3.14 SOIL ENVIRONMENT 92
3.14.1 SOIL QUALITY AND CHARACTERISTICS 92
3.14.2 INTERPRETATION OF SOIL QUALITY RESULTS 95
3.15 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT 96
3.16 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT 96
3.16.1 INTRODUCTION 96
3.16.2 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY 96
3.16.3 METHODOLOGY 97
3.16.4 BACKGROUND INFORMATION OF THE AREA 97
3.16.5 BASELINE DATA & ANALYSIS 98
3.16.6 BASELINE DATA OF THE STUDY AREA 101
3.16.6.1 POPULATION DISTRIBUTION 103
3.16.6.2 VULNERABLE GROUP 104
3.16.6.3 LITERACY RATE 105
3.16.6.4 ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES 105
3.16.6.5 BASIC AMENITIES 106
3.16.6.6 ECONOMIC EXPOSURE & DEVELOPMENT 125
3.16.6.7 ADVERSE SOCIAL IMPACT 125
3.17 CONCLUSION 126
CHAPTER–IV ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES 127 - 145
4.1 INTRODUCTION 127
4.2 ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT & MITIGATION MEASURES 127
4.2.1 IMPACT ON AIR QUALITY AND MITIGATION MEASURES 127
4.2.1.1 AIR POLLUTION DUE TO LIMESTONE MINING PROJECT 127
4.2.1.2 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY IMOACT PREDICTION MODELING 128
4.2.1.3 EMISSION RATE AS PER MATERIAL HANDLED 128
4.2.1.4 MODELING PROCEDURE 128
4.2.1.5 METEREOLOGICAL DATA 129
4.2.1.6 STABILITY CLASSIFICATION 129
4.2.1.7 DISPERSION PARAMETERS 129
4.2.1.8 MIXING HEIGHTS 129
4.2.1.9 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS 130
4.2.1.10 PRESENTATION OF RESULTS 130
4.2.1.11 MITIGATION MEASURES 131
4.2.2 IMPACTS OF NOISE/ VIBRATIONS AND MITIGATION MEASURES 135
4.2.2.1 IMPACT OF NOISE ON WORKING ENVIRONMENT 135
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4.2.2.2 MITIGATION MEASURES TO REDUCE NOISE LEVEL 136
4.2.2.3 IMPACT OF VIBRATIONS DUE TO BLASTING 136
4.2.3 IMPACT ON WATER ENVIRONMENT AND MITIGATION MEASURES 137
4.2.3.1 IMPACT ON SURFACE WATER AND MITIGATION MEASURES 137
4.2.3.2 IMPACT ON GROUND WATER AND MITIGATION MEASURES 138
4.2.3.3 WASTE WATER MANAGEMENT 138
4.2.3.4 WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES 138
4.2.4 IMPACT ON SOIL/LAND USE PATTERN AND MITIGATION MEASURES 139
4.2.4.1 IMPACT ON SOIL ENVIRONMENT 139
4.2.4.2 LANDSCAPE AND LAND USE PATTERN 139
4.2.4.3 RECLAMATION PLAN FOR LAND 140
4.2.4.4 IDENTIFICATION ON IMPACTS ON LAND USE PATTERN DUE TO THE MINNING ACTIVITY 140
4.2.5 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT 141
4.2.5.1 POSITIVE IMPACTS 141
4.2.5.2 ADVERSE SOCIAL IMPACTS 142
4.2.5.3 MITIGATION MEASURES 142
4.2.6 IMPACT ON HUMAN SETTLEMENT 143
4.2.7 PUBLIC HEALTH IMPLICATIONS 143
4.2.8 IMPACT ON LOCAL TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE 144
4.2.9 IMPACT ON BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT 144
4.2.9.1 IMPACT ON FLORA 144
4.2.9.2 IMPACT ON FAUNA 144
4.2.9.3 MEASURES FOR MINIMIZING IMPACT ON FAUNA 145
4.2.10 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY 145
4.2.10.1 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND RELATED DISEASE 146
4.2.10.2 IMPLEMENTATION OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES 147
4.3 CONCLUSION 148
CHAPTER-V ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES (TECHNOLOGY & SITE) 150
5.1 GENERAL 150
5.2 ANALYSIS OF SITE 150
5.3 ANALYSIS OF TECHNOLOGY 150
5.4 CONCLUSION 150
CHAPTER–VI ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME 151 - 155
6.1 INTRODUCTION 151
6.2 FORMATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CELL (EMC) 151
6.2.1 RESPONSIBILITIES OF EMC 151
6.3 MEASUREMENT METHODOLOGIES 152
6.3.1 INSTRUMENTS TO BE USED 152
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6.3.2 MONITORING PROGRAMME 152
6.3.2.1 MONITORING SCHEDULE 152
6.3.3 METHODOLOGY ADOPTED 152
6.4 LOCATIONS OF MONITORING STATIONS 154
6.5 DATA ANALYSIS 154
6.6 DETAILED BUDGET 155
CHAPTER–VII ADDITIONAL STUDIES 156 - 183
7.1 INTRODUCTION 156
7.2 PUBLIC CONSULTATION 156
7.2.1 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE FOR LIMESTONE MINE PUBLISHED IN NEWSPAPER “DAINIK
NAVJYOTI” AND “THE TIMES OF INDIA” DATED 19th SEPTEMBER, 2018
157
7.2.2 PHOTOGRAPHS OF PUBLIC HEARING 158
7.2.3 PUBLIC HEARING PROCEEDINGS 159
7.2.4 ENGLISH TRANSLATION OF PUBLIC HEARING PROCEEDINGS 166
7.2.5 ACTION PLAN TO IMPLEMENT THE COMMITMENTS MADE DURING PUBLIC HEARING 170
7.3 HYDRO-GEOLOGICAL STUDY & RAINWATER HARVESTING PLAN 175
7.4 RISK ASSESMENT AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN 175
7.4.1 DEFINATION 175
7.4.2 SCOPE 175
7.4.3 OBJECTIVE 175
7.4.4 IDENTIFICATION OF HAZARDS 176
7.4.4.1 DISASTERS DUE TO SURFACE FIRE 176
7.4.4.2 EMERGENCY RESPONCE ORGANIZATION 177
7.4.4.3 KEY PERSONNEL AND THEIR RESPONSIBILITY 177
7.4.4.4 CODE OF PRACTICE IN CASE OF EXPLOSION & ACCIDENTS 178
7.4.4.5 ACTION IN EMERGENCY 178
7.4.4.6 SITE RESTORATION 178
7.4.4.7 PRECAUTIONS 179
7.4.4.8 POST DISASTER ANALYSIS AND EVALUTION 179
7.4.5 OFF-SITE EMERGENCY PLANNING 179
7.4.5.1 INTRODUCTION 179
7.4.5.2 ASPECTS TO BE INCLUDED IN AN OFF-SITE EMERGENCY PLAN 180
7.4.5.3 ROLE OF THE EMERGENCY COORDINATING OFFICER 180
7.4.5.4 ROLE OF MAJOR HAZARD MANAGMENTS 181
7.4.5.5 ROLE OF LOCAL AUTHORITY 181
7.4.5.6 ROLE OF THE POLICE 181
7.4.5.7 ROLE OF THE FIRE AUTHORITIES 181
7.4.5.8 ROLE OF THE HEALTH AUTHORITIES 181
7.4.5.9 ROLES OF THE GOVERNMENT SAFETY AUTHORITY 182
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7.4.6 CARE AND MAINTENANCE DURING TEMPORARY DISCONTINUANCE 182
CHAPTER–VIII PROJECT BENEFITS 184 - 191
8.1 INTRODUCTION 184
8.2 ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS 184
8.3 EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS 184
8.4 SOCIAL BENEFITS 185
8.5 ECONOMIC BENEFITS 190
8.6 CONCLUSION 191
CHAPTER–IX ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS 192
9.1 ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS 192
CHAPTER – X ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN 193 - 199
10.1 INTRODUCTION 193
10.2 ELEMENTS OF EMP 193
10.3 CORPORATE ENVIRONMENT POLICY 193
10.4 FORMATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CELL ( EMC ) 194
10.4.1 RESPONSIBILITIES OF EMC 194
10.5 GREENBELT DEVELOPMENT & PLANTATION PROGRAMME 195
10.5.1 GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT 195
10.5.2 PLANTATION/GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME 195
10.5.3 BUDGET FOR GREENBELT DEVELOPMENT/ PLANTATION 196
10.5.4 SPECIES SELECTION FOR GREENBELT DEVELOPMENT/ PLANTATION 196
10.6 OCCUPTIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY 197
10.6.1 PRE PLACEMENT & PERIODICAL MEDICAL EXAMINATION SCHEDULE 197
10.7 DETAILED BUDGET FOR EMP 199
CHAPTER–XI SUMMARY & CONCLUSION 200 - 204
11.1 INTRODUCTION 200
11.2 JUSTIFICATION FOR THE PROJECT 200
11.3 PROJECT DETAILS 201
11.4 MINING DETAILS 202
11.5 MITIGATION MEASURES 202
11.5.1 AIR POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES 202
11.5.2 WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT 203
11.5.3 NOISE POLLUTION CONTROL 203
11.5.4 RECLAMATION PLAN FOR LAND USE 203
11.5.5 GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT & PLANTATION 204
11.6 PROJECT BENEFITS 204
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11.7 CONCLUSION 204
CHAPTER–XII DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED 205
12.1 DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANT ENGAGED 205
LIST OF TABLES
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1.1 STATUS OF PROPOSAL FOR ENVIRONMENT CLEARANCE 35
1.2 BREIF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT 36
2.1 ASSOCIATED ACTIVITY PROPOSED 43
2.2 PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR APPROVAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE/CONSENTS 44
2.3 WATER REQURIEMENTS 45
2.4 MANPOWER REQUIREMENT 45
2.5 MACHINARY & EQUIPMENT OF MINING 46
2.6 REGIONAL GEOLOGY OF THE AREA 46
2.7 LOCAL GEOLOGY OF THE AREA 47
2.8 PROPOSED EXPLORATION CARRIED OUT INT THE LEASE AREA 49
2.9 RESERVES AS PER UNFC 50
2.10 CRUSHER DESCRIPTION 54
2.11 MINING DETAILS 56
2.12 YEAR-WISE PROPOSED EXCAVATION DETAILS 56
2.13 WASTE GENERATION DURING MODIFIED MINING PLAN PERIOD 57
2.14 WASTE GENERATION UPTO END OF LIFE OF LEASE LIFE 57
2.15 WASTE GENERATION TILL THE END OF MODIIFIED MINING PLAN PERIOD 58
2.16 POST MINING LAND USE OF CORE ZONE WITH ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT 58
2.17 DETAILS OF EMISSIONS/ POLLUTION FROM THE MINING OPERATIONS AND THEIR MANAGEMENT 59
3.1 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTINGS OF THE AREA 61
3.2 BASELINE DATA COLLECTION POST MONSOON SEASON (OCTOBER TO DECEMBER-2017) 64
3.3 LAND USE/ LAND COVER DETAILS OF STUDY AREA 70
3.4 SEISMIC ZONES IN INDIA 71
3.5 RAINFALL DATA FOR LAST 14 YEARS 75
3.6 MICRO-METEROLOGY AT SITE 76
3.7 LOCATIONS OF AMBIENT AIR QUALITY AND NOISE LEVEL MONITORING STATIONS 79
3.8 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING RESULTS 81
3.9 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING RESULTS 82
3.10 NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARD 83
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3.11 CHEMICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF RSPM 85
3.12 AMBIENT NOISE LEVEL MONITORING RESULTS 86
3.13 CPCB NOISE STANDARDS 86
3.14 SURFACE WATER SAMPLING STATIONS 87
3.15 SURFACE WATER ANALYSIS 88
3.16 GROUND WATER SAMPLING STATIONS 89
3.17 GROUND WATER ANALYSIS 91
3.18 SOIL SAMPLING STATIONS 93
3.19 SOIL QUALITY ANALYSIS RESULTS 94
3.20 STANDARD SOIL CLASSIFICATION 95
3.21 SOCIO- ECONOMIC PROFILE OF THE STUDY AREA 97
3.22 VILLAG E WISE DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE OF VILLAGES 99
3.23 SUMMARY OF VILLAGE WISE DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE 103
3.24 SC/ST POPULATION OF THE STUDY AREA 104
3.25 WORK FORCE OF THE STUDY AREA 106
3.26 EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IN THE STUDY AREA 107
3.27 VILLAGE WISE MEDICAL FACILITIES 115
3.28 PRIMARY HEALTH CENTRE 116
3.29 COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE 117
3.30 SUB CENTRE 117
3.31 VILLAGE WISE WATER FACILITES 117
3.32 CROPPING PATTERN & IRRIGATION FACILITIES 119
3.33 VILLAGE WISE INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES 122
4.1 EMISSION RATE AS PER MATERIAL HANDLED 128
4.2 RURAL CONDITIONS 129
4.3 MIXING HEIGHT 130
4.4 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS 130
4.5 PEAK INCREMENTAL CONCENTRATION FOR DIFFERENT SCENARIOS 131
4.6 PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE IN CASE OF CONTINUOUS NOISE 135
4.7 PERMISSIBLE PEAK PARTICLE VELOCITY 136
4.8 STAGE WISE LAND USE AND RECLAMATION AREA 140
6.1 POST PROJECT MONITORING 152
6.2 POST PROJECT MONITORING PROGRAMME 153
6.3 LOCATIONS OF MONITORING STATIONS 154
6.4 EMP COST BREAK UP 155
8.1 CSR EXPENDITURE SINCE YEAR 2011 (RS IN LAKHS) 185
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8.2 PROPOSED COMMUNITY BUDGET FOR NEXT FIVE YEARS 189
8.3 ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF THE PROJECT 190
8.4 PROPOSED CER BUDGET 190
10.1 PHASE WISE PLAN OF GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT 196
10.2 PHASE WISE PLAN OF PLANTATION 196
10.3 EMP COST BREAK UP 199
11.1 PROJECT DETAILS 201
11.2 MINING DETAILS 202
LIST OF FIGURES
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2.1 LOCATION MAP (SHOWING GENERAL AS WELL AS SPECIFIC LOCATION OF THE ML AREA) 40
2.2 MAP SHOWING GEOLOGY, GEOMORPHOLOGY OF THE MINE SITE WITH ALL CORNER
COORDINATES
41
2.3 PHOTOGRAPHS SHOWING MINE SITE 43
2.4 DETAILED WATER BALANCE 45
2.5 FLOW CHART FOR MINING PROCESS 52
2.6 CRUSHER PROCESS 54
2.7 CRUSHER FLOW SHEET 55
3.1 MAP SHOWING ENVIRONMENTAL SETTINGS 63
3.2 LAND USE / LAND COVER MAP OF THE STUDY AREA 69
3.3 SEISMIC ZONE MAP 73
3.4 FLOOD HAZARD ZONATION MAP OF THE AREA 74
3.5 WIND ROSE FOR STUDY PERIOD 77
3.6 KEY PLAN SHOWING AMBIENT AIR QUALITY AND NOISE LEVEL MONITORING LOCATIONS 80
3.7 KEY PLAN SHOWING SURFACE WATER, GROUND WATER AND SOIL SAMPLING LOCATIONS 90
3.8 SOCIO- ECONOMIC SURVEY OF THE STUDY AREA 103
3.9 VILLAGE WISE POPULATION DISTRIBUTION 104
3.10 VILLAGE WISE SC AND ST POPULATION 104
3.11 LITERACY RATE WITHIN 10 KM STUDY AREA 105
3.12 WORKING DETAILS WITHIN 10 KM STUDY AREA 106
3.13 EDUCATION FACILITIES IN THE STUDY AREA 107
3.14 PHOTOGRAPHS SHOWING EDUCATION FACILITIES IN THE VILLAGES 109
3.15 MEDICAL FACILITIES IN THE STUDY AREA 114
3.16 WATER FACILITIES IN STUDY AREA 118
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3.17 DRINKING WATER FACILITIES IN VILLAGES 125
4.1 ISOPLETH SHOWING MAXIMUM GLC OF PM10 DUE TO MINING ACTIVITY 132
4.2 ISOPLETH SHOWING MAXIMUM GLC OF PM2.5 DUE TO MINING ACTIVITY 133
4.3 ISOPLETH SHOWING MAXIMUM GLC OF SO2 DUE TO MINING ACTIVITY 134
4.4 ISOPLETH SHOWING MAXIMUM GLC OF NO2 DUE TO MINING ACTIVITY 135
7.1 COPY OF THE NEWSPAPER CUTTING 157
7.2 PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE PUBLIC HEARING 158
8.1 PHOTOGRAPHS SHOWING WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 186
8.2 PHOTOGRAPHS SHOWING HEALTHCARE PROGRAAME 187
8.3 PHOTOGRAPHS SHOWING ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAMME 187
8.4 PHOTOGRAPHS SHOWING WOMEN EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMMES 188
10.1 STRUCTURE OF EMC 194
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LIST OF ANNEXURES
ANNEXURE NO. NAME OF ANNEXURE PAGE NO.
ANNEXURE I MINING LEASE DOCUMENTS 206 - 263
ANNEXURE II MODIFIED MINING PLAN APPROVAL LETTER 264 - 265
ANNEXURE III
IIIA EXISTING ENVIRONMENT CLEARANCE DATED 29.03.2012 266 - 273
IIIB CERTIFIED COMPLIANCE REPORT OF EXISTING EC 274 - 287
IIIC CTE DATED 09.07.2012 288 - 295
IIID CTO DATED 17.08.2012 296 - 301
IIIE CTO DATED 03.05.2016 302 - 305
ANNEXURE IV
LETTER FROM STATE FOREST DEPARTMENT DATED 02.07.2018 FOR FOLLOWING:
NO FOREST LAND WITHIN LEASE AREA
MAP SHOWING NO NATIONAL PARK, WILDLIFE SANCTUARY, WILDLIFE /
ELEPHANT CORRIDOR, BIOLOGICAL PARK, BIOSPHERE / TIGER RESERVES WITH IN
10 KM RADIUS STUDY AREA
AUTHENTICATED LIST OF FLORA & FAUNA
APPROVAL OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION PLAN AND BIOLOGICAL STUDY REPORT
306 - 401
ANNEXURE V
MINING MAPS 402 - 407
VA SURFACE PLAN WITH SECTION
VB SURFACE GEOLOGICAL PLAN WITH SECTION
VC CONCEPTUAL PLAN WITH SECTION
VD SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
ANNEXURE VI APPLICATION SUBMITTED TO CGWA FOR WITHDRAWAL OF GROUND WATER 408 - 413
ANNEXURE VII AUTHENTICATED PRODUCTION DATA FROM STATE MINES DEPARTMENT 414
ANNEXURE VIII ARAVALI CERTIFICATE 415
ANNEXURE IX SITE-SPECIFIC MICRO METEROLOGICAL DATA 416 - 429
ANNEXURE X DEATILED AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING DATA 430 - 436
ANNEXURE XI DETAILED HYDRO-GEOLOGICAL STUDY REPORT 437 - 500
ANNEXURE XII TRAFFIC STUDY CONDUCTED BY CSIR, NEW DELHI 501 - 530
ANNEXURE XIII ENVIRONMENT POLICY 531
ANNEXURE XIV SLOPE & BLASTING STUDY REPORT 532 - 548
ANNEXURE XV QUESTIONNAIRE FOR MINING SECTOR 549 - 581
ABBREVIATIONS
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ABBREVIATIONS
AAQ : Ambient Air Quality
AAQM : Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
AAQS : Ambient Air Quality Standards
ACF : Ambuja Cement Foundation
ACL : Ambuja Cement Limited
AIS & LUS : All India Soil and Land Use Survey
AMSL : Above Mean Sea Level
ANFO : Ammonium Nitrate Fuel Oil
bgl : Below Ground Level
CWC : Central Water Commission
CPP : Captive Power Plant
CPCB : Central Pollution Control Board
CSR : Corporate Social Responsibility
CEP : Corporate Environment Policy
CGWA : Central Ground Water Authority
DGMS : Directorate General Of Mines Safety
DMG : Department Of Mines And Geology
DTH : Down The Hole
DCF : Deputy Conservator Of Forest
DMF : District Mineral Fund
EMS : Environment Management System
ECO : Emergency Coordinating Officer
EAC : Expert Appraisal Committee
EC : Environmental Clearance
EIA : Environmental Impact Assessment
EMC : Environment Management Cell
EMP : Environmental Management Plan
ESE : East of South East
ENE : East of North East
EPA : Environmental Protection Act
EPO : Emergency planning officer
FMCG : Fast Moving Consumer Goods
FPS : Fine Particulate Sampler
FCC : False Color Composite
GACL : Gujarat Ambuja Cement Limited
Govt. : Government
GCP : Ground Control Points
GLC : Ground Level Concentration
GOI : Government Of India
GPS : Global Positioning System
GSI : Geological Survey Of India
ha : Hectare
HEMM : Heavy Earth Moving Machinery
HFL : Highest Flood Level
HP : Horse Power
HOD : Head Of Department
IB : Inter Burden
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IBM : Indian Bureau of Mines
IMD : India Meteorological Department
IS : Indian Standards
ISO : International Organization Of Standardization
KW : Kilo Watt
KLD : Kilo Litre Per Day
LU/LC : Land Use / Land Cover
ML : Local Magnitude
MT : Million Tonne
MOEFCC : Ministry Of Environment, Forest And Climate Change
M.M.R : Metalliferous Mines Regulation
mRL : Meter Reduced Level
MSL : Mean Sea Level
Mw : Moment Magnitude
MW : Mega Watt
N : North
NH : National Highway
NNW : North Of North East
NW : North West
NAAQS : National Ambient Air Quality Standards
NABET : National Accreditation Board for Education & Training
NATMO : National Atlas & Thematic Mapping Organization
NABL : National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories
NOC : No Objection Certificate
NH : National Highway
NGO : Non Governmental Organization
NONEL Non Electric
NRSA : National Remote Sensing Agency
NRSC : National Remote Sensing Centre
OB : Over Burden
OHS : Occupational Health and Safety
OSHA : Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PFR : Pre Feasibility Report
pH : Potential of Hydrogen
PHCs : Public Health Centers
PM : Particulate Matter
PPE : Personal Protective Equipment
PESO : Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization
PPV : Peak Particle Velocity
QCI : Quality Council of India
RSPM : Respirable Suspended Particulate Matter
ROM : Run Of Mine
RSPCB : Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board
RSMM : Rajasthan State Mines And Minerals
RCC : Reinforced Concrete Cement
RDS : Respirable Dust Sampler
SSE : South Of South East
SOB : Soft Over Burden
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SW : South West
SC : Scheduled Caste
SHE : Safety, Health & Environment
SIA : Social Impact Assessment
SOI : Survey of India
SPCB : State Pollution Control Board
SPM : Suspended Particulate Matter
ST : Scheduled Tribe
STP : Sewage Treatment Plant
TDS : Total Dissolved Solids
TAMRA : Transparency Auction Monitoring And Resource Augmentation
ToR : Terms of Reference
TPA : Tones Per Annum
TPD : Tones Per Day
TW : Tube Well
UNFC : United Nations Framework Classification
VT : Vocational Training
RF : Reserve Forest
PF : Protected Forest
µg/m3 : Micro gram per meter cube
µm : Micro Meter
dia. : diameter
CuM : Cubic meter
dB : Decibel
gm/sec : Gram per second
gm/cc : Gram per cubic meter
hr/day : Hour per day
kg : Kilogram
Kg/hr : Kilogram per hour
Kg/ha : Kilogram per hectare
km : Kilometer
m : Meter
mg/l : Milligram per Litre
mm : Millimeter
Sq.km : Square Kilometer
t/hr : Tonnes per hour
TOR LETTER AND COMPLIANCE
Proposed Expansion in Limestone Production capacity from 0.279 Million TPA to 2.80 Million TPA and installation of Crusher of 1200 TPH in RAS-I Limestone
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TOR COMPLIANCE
Point wise compliance of ToR issued by MoEFCC, vide letter no. J-11015/82/2017-IA.II (M) dated September 28th,
2017 for Expansion in limestone Production capacity from 0.279 Million TPA to 2.80 Million TPA and installation
of Crusher of 1200 TPH capacity in RAS-I Limestone Mine (ML No 10/94, ML Area 183.53 ha) at Villages Sewariya,
Bhaktawarpura, Dhaneriya and Kotadiya, Tehsil- Jaitaran, District- Pali (Rajasthan).
ToR
Point DESCRIPTION COMPLIANCE
Page Ref. in
Final EIA/EMP
Report
A. STANDARD TOR FOR MINING PROJECT
1. Year-wise production details since 1994 should
be given, clearly stating the highest production
achieved in anyone year prior to 1994. 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 to 1994.
This is existing Limestone Mining Project. Mining
operations commenced in year 2012. Production
details since inception of mine has been
authenticated by Assistance Mining Engineer, Sojat,
Pali vide letter no. ME/Sojat/Static/2017/93 dated
29.08.2017.
Details of the same are given in this Final EIA/EMP
Report.
Chapter II, Para
2.6.4.2, pg 56.
Annexure VII
2. A copy of the document in support of the fact
that the Proponent is the rightful lessee of the
mine should be given.
Mining Lease was initially granted in favor of DLF
Cements Ltd on 24.04.1997, then transferred to
Ambuja Cement Rajasthan Ltd, then to Gujarat
Ambuja Cements Ltd (GACL) on 06.12.2005.
Same information is given in this Final EIA/EMP report.
Chapter I, Para
1.2.1 (C), pg 34
Annexure I
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.
All documents including Approved Modified Mining
Plan, Public hearing Proceeding and EIA are
compatible with one another in terms of mine area,
production levels, waste generation & Its
management and mining technology etc. and all
documents are in the name of M/s. Ambuja Cement
Ltd.
S.
No.
Particulars Description Ref. in Approved
Modified Mining Plan
Ref. in Final EIA / EMP
Report
Ref. In PH
Proceedings
1. Mine Lease Area 183.53 ha Page no. 11 Chapter- I, Para 1.2.1 A, pg 33 Pg no 1
2. Production
Capacity
Expansion From 0.279
to 2.80 Million TPA
Page no. 36
Chapter- I, Para 1.2.1 A, pg 33 Pg no 1
3. Mining
Technology
Opencast Mechanized Page no. 30
Chapter- II, Table 2.11, pg 56
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4. Waste
generation and
its management
Up to lease life, i.e. up
to 24.11.2047, total
19.18 million tonnes of
waste and rejects will
be generated which
will be dump and
stabilized by
plantation.
Page no. 42
Chapter II, Para 2.6.5.2, Pg 57
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).
Map showing Mine Lease area with geographical
corner coordinates, geomorphology and geology of
the area, superimposed on Toposheet has been
prepared and incorporated in this Final EIA/EMP
Report.
Land use and other ecological features of the study
area are given in this Final EIA/EMP Report.
Chapter II, Fig
2.2, pg 41
Chapter III, Fig
3.2, pg 69
5. Information should be provided in survey of
India Toposheet in 1:50,000 scale indicating
geological map of the area, geomorphology of
land form of the area, existing minerals and
mining history of the area, important water
bodies, steams and river and soil characteristics.
Map showing geomorphology of land forms of the
area, soil types, important water bodies, streams and
river is given in this Final EIA/EMP report
Soil characteristics of the study area have been
analysed and given in this Final EIA/EMP Report.
Chapter II, Fig
2.2, pg 41
Chapter III,
Table 3.19, pg
94
6. Detail 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.
Mining lease is granted in Rajasthan for mining
purpose and as such, there is no separate stipulation
for change of land use.
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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
Yes, the company has well laid down Environment
Policy adopted by the Board of Directors of Ambuja
Cement Ltd.
The hierarchical system or administrative order of the
company to deal with the environmental issues and
for ensuring compliance with the EC conditions etc.
has been given in Environmental Policy of the
company. Information of the same is given in this
Final EIA/EMP report.
Chapter X, Para
10.3, pg 193
Annexure XIII
Proposed Expansion in Limestone Production capacity from 0.279 Million TPA to 2.80 Million TPA and installation of Crusher of 1200 TPH in RAS-I Limestone
Mine (ML No. 10/94, ML Area- 183.53 ha) At Villages Sewariya, Bhaktawarpura, Dhaneriya, and Kotadiya, Tehsil- Jaitaran, District- Pali (Rajasthan)
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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 EIA report.
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.
Being an opencast mine, occurrence of Subsidence is
not envisaged. Slope and Blasting study has been
conducted by IIT, BHU.
Details of the same are given in this Final EIA/EMP
Report.
Chapter IV,
Para 4.2.2.3, Pg
no. 137 - 138
Annexure XIV
9. The study area will comprise of 10 km zone
around the mine lease from lease periphery and
the data contained in the EIA such as waste
generation etc. should be for the life of the
mine / lease period.
The study area comprises of 10 km radius zone around
the mining lease periphery. Map showing study area
has been incorporated in this Final EIA/EMP report.
Data regarding waste generation, etc up to end of
Lease life has been incorporated in this Final EIA/EMP
report.
Chapter III, Fig
3.1, pg 63
Chapter II, Para
2.6.5.2, Pg 57
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.
There is no National Park, Wildlife Sanctuary,
Biosphere Reserves, Tiger Reserves, and Wildlife
Corridors etc. within 10 km radius of the mining lease
area.
One Pagara Block Reserve Forest and one Protected
Forest falls with in 10 km radius study area.
Land use / land cover map of the study area showing
present land use pattern & also, delineating forest
area, agriculture land, water bodies, human
settlements and other ecological features etc. has
been prepared & incorporated in this Final EIA/EMP
Report.
Land use plan of the mine lease area in pre-
operational, operational and post operational phases
has been prepared. Same information along with
Conceptual plan showing impact of change of land
use is incorporated in this Final EIA/EMP Report.
Chapter-III, Fig
3.2, pg 69.
Chap-IV, Table
4.8, pg 140
11. Details of the land for any Over Burden Dumps
outside the mine lease, such as extent of land
There will be no Overburden dumping outside the
lease area. Same information is given in this Final
Chapter II, Para
2.6.5.2.3, Pg 57
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Mine (ML No. 10/94, ML Area- 183.53 ha) At Villages Sewariya, Bhaktawarpura, Dhaneriya, and Kotadiya, Tehsil- Jaitaran, District- Pali (Rajasthan)
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area, distance from mine lease, its land use, R&R
issues, if any, should be given.
EIA/EMP Report. to 58
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.
No forest land falls within the lease area. A Certificate
showing No forest land involved within the ML area
has been obtained from Deputy Conservator of
Forest, Pali vide letter no.F () DCF/Survey/2018-19/3681
dated 02.07.2018.
Details of the same are given in this Final EIA/EMP
Report.
Chapter II, Para
2.3.3 (A), pg 42
Annexure IV
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.
The lease area is devoid of any forest land hence NPV
and CA is not applicable.
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14. Implementation status of recognition of forest
rights under the Scheduled Tribes and other
Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of
Forest Rights) Act, 2006 should be indicated.
There is no forest area within the mining lease. So,
scheduled tribes and other Traditional forest Dwellers
(Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 is not
applicable.
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15. The vegetation in the RF / PF areas in the study
area, with necessary details, should be given.
Details of the vegetation in RF/PF are given in this
Final EIA/EMP Report
Chapter III,
Para 3.15, pg 96
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.
Biological Study has been conducted for the project.
Details of the impact on surrounding wildlife &
Mitigative measures along with cost implications are
given in this Final EIA/EMP Report.
Chapter III,
Para 3.15, pg 96
Proposed Expansion in Limestone Production capacity from 0.279 Million TPA to 2.80 Million TPA and installation of Crusher of 1200 TPH in RAS-I Limestone
Mine (ML No. 10/94, ML Area- 183.53 ha) At Villages Sewariya, Bhaktawarpura, Dhaneriya, and Kotadiya, Tehsil- Jaitaran, District- Pali (Rajasthan)
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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.
There is no National Park, Wildlife Sanctuary,
Biosphere Reserves, Tiger Reserves, and Wildlife
Corridors etc. within 10 km radius of the mining lease
area.
One Pagara Block Reserve Forest and one Protected
Forest falls with in 10 km radius study area.
Letter along with authenticated location map has
been received from Deputy conservator of Forest,
Pali vide letter No./F() DCF/Survey/2018-19/3681 dated
02.07.2018.
Details of the same are given in this Final EIA/EMP
Report.
Chapter III,
Para 3.15, pg 96
Annexure IV
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 provision 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 project cost.
Detailed Biological Study has been conducted for the
project.
Authentication of list of flora & fauna has been
obtained from Dy Conservator of Forest vide letter
No./F() DCF/Survey/2018-19/3681 dated 02.07.2018.
As per authenticated list of flora & Flora and Field
study report, two scheduled –I Species i.e. Monitor
lizard (Varanus bengalensis) & Indian Peafowl (Pavo
cristatus) were found within 10 km radius of the
Mining Lease area.
Conservation plan for Two schedule I specie i.e.
Monitor lizard & Indian Peafowl has been approved
from Dy Conservator of Forest vide letter No./F()
DCF/Survey/2018-19/3681 dated 02.07.2018.
Details of the same are given in this Final EIA/EMP
Report.
Chapter III,
Para 3.15, pg 96
Annexure IV
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.
No Critically Polluted areas as notified by the Central
Pollution Control Board are located within 10 km from
the boundary of mining lease.
Certificate showing No Aravali range within 10 Km
radius of the Mining Lease area has been obtained
from Department of Geology & Mines, Sojat , Pali vide
their letter no. ME/SOJAT/CC-I/ML/10/94/2884 dated
16.06.2009.
Same information is given in this Final EIA/EMP
Chapter III,
Table 3.1, pg 61
to 62
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Report. Annexure VIII
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
feature 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).
The Lease area located in District Pali of State
Rajasthan, which is not a coastal zone.
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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
located in the mine lease area will be shifted or
not. The issues relating to shifting of Village
including their R&R and socio-economic aspects
should be discussed in the report.
Total Mining Lease area is 183.53 ha, out of total
mining lease area, 180.43 ha is Govt. land and
remaining 3.10 ha is private land.
This is running mine and expansion in limestone
production capacity is proposed within existing
mining lease area. So, no additional land will be
required.
Details of the same are given in this Final EIA/EMP
Report.
Chapter II, Para
2.3.3 (A), Pg 42
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 meteorological data
should also be collected. The location of the
monitoring stations should be such as to
One season primary baseline data for ambient air
quality, (as per CPCB quality Notification, 2009),
water quality, noise level, soil and flora & fauna has
been collected during Post Monsoon Season
(October to December, 2017). Details regarding the
same have been incorporated in this Final EIA/EMP
Report.
Detailed AAQM data of sampling locations are
enclosed with this Final EIA/EMP Report.
Site-specific micro-meteorological data has been
recorded and enclosed with this Final EIA/EMP
Chapter III,
Para 3.10 (Pg
76) to 3.15 (Pg
96)
Annexure X
Annexure IX
Proposed Expansion in Limestone Production capacity from 0.279 Million TPA to 2.80 Million TPA and installation of Crusher of 1200 TPH in RAS-I Limestone
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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.
Report.
Location of the monitoring stations was selected
keeping in view the pre- dominant downwind
direction and location of the sensitive receptors and
also that they represent whole of the study area. One
location has been selected in downwind direction at
500 m from the lease boundary. The selection criteria
of the monitoring locations have been given in this
Final EIA/ EMP report.
The mineralogical composition for PM10 has been
incorporated in this Final EIA/ EMP report.
Chapter III,
Table 3.7, Pg
79.
Chapter III,
Table 3.11, Pg
85.
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
modelling 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.
AERMOD version 8.1 Dispersion Model, based on
steady state Gaussian Plume Dispersion, was used for
the Prediction of incremental value due to this Mining
Project. Impact of movement of vehicles for
transportation of mineral has been considered.
Isopleth showing incremental concentration of PM
from area source and clearly indicating the air quality
contours and windroses showing pre-dominant wind
direction have been prepared. Detail of same along
with details of the model used and input parameters
used for modelling has been given in this Final
EIA/EMP Report.
Chapter IV,
Para 4.2.1, pg
127 to 135
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.
Total water requirement for the mining project will be
120 KLD which will be sourced from groundwater.
Details reg. the same and detailed water balance is
incorporated in this Final EIA/EMP Report
Chapter II, Para
2.6.1.1, pg 44 to
45
25. Necessary clearance from the Competent
Authority for drawl of requisite quantity of
water for the Project should be provided.
Application for withdrawing ground water has been
submitted to CGWA vide letter dated 26.10.2017.
Details of the same are given in this Final EIA/EMP
Report.
Chapter II, Para
2.6.1.1, pg 44 to
45
Annexure VI
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.
Water conservation measures proposed to be
adopted for the project have been incorporated in
Final EIA/EMP Report.
Rainwater harvesting practices have been adopted in
the project & details of the same have been
Chapter IV,
Para 4.2.3.4, Pg
139
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incorporated in Final EIA/EMP Report.
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.
Impact of the project on the water quality, both
surface and groundwater along with necessary
safeguard measures is incorporated in this Final
EIA/EMP Report
Chapter IV,
Para 4.2.3, Pg
138 to 139
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 activity
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.
Elevation Range 395 m AMSL to 505 m
AMSL
General Ground Level 405 m AMSL
Ground Water Table 370 m AMSL (35 m bgl)
Ultimate Working
Depth
396 m AMSL (9 m bgl)
As per the above mentioned details, Mining will be
done above water table, hence water table will not be
intersected by mine working.
Detailed Hydro-geological study has been carried out
and incorporated in the Final EIA/EMP Report.
Chapter IV,
Para 4.2.3.2, pg
139
Annexure XI
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 brought
out.
The area is devoid of perennial streams/rivers. A few
nallas cut their course through alluvial formations.
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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.
Elevation Range 395 m AMSL to 505 m
AMSL
395 m AMSL to 505 m
AMSL
General Ground Level 405 m AMSL 405 m AMSL
Ground Water Table 370 m AMSL (35 m bgl) 396 m AMSL
Ultimate Working
Depth:
396 m AMSL (9 m bgl) 35 mbgl
A schematic diagram showing all mining details for
the same is enclosed with this Final EIA/EMP Report.
Chapter II,
Table 2.11, pg
56
Annexure VD
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
Time bound Progressive Greenbelt Development Plan
in a tabular form (indicating the linear and
quantitative coverage, plant species and time frame)
has been prepared.
The same will be executed on up front on
commencement of the project.
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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
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.
Species selected for green belt will have greater
ecological value and good utility value to local
population. Local Species will be selected with
consultation of local forest dept.
Details of the same are incorporated in this Final
EIA/EMP Report
Chapter X, Para
10.5, pg 196 to
198
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.
At present, uncrushed ore is being transported from
RAS-I Mine to the crusher located at RAS-II Mine by
Dumpers (aerial distance between RAS-I & Ras-II mine
is approx 14 kms) and then the crushed material is
being transported from RAS-II Mine to the Captive
Cement Plant (Aerial distance between RAS-II mine to
Captive cement Plant is approx 0.5 km) by the tippers
till the conveyor belt system is made operational.
In future, uncrushed ore will be feed to crusher
proposed in this mine, and then crsuhed limestone
will be transported to Cement plant.
Traffic study has been conducted by CSIR, New Delhi.
Details of the same are incorporated in this Final
EIA/EMP Report.
Chapter IV,
Para 4.2.8, Pg
144 to 145
Annexure XII
33. Details of the onsite shelter and facilities to be
provided to the mine workers should be
included in the EIA report.
Site services like rest shelter, drinking water facilities,
first aid centers etc. are being provided to the mine
workers. Details for the same are given in this Final
EIA/EMP Report.
Chapter II, Para
2.4.1, Pg 43
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.
Conceptual post mining land use and Reclamation
and Restoration of mined out areas with plans and
sections have been prepared.
Details of the same are given in this Final EIA/EMP
Report.
Chapter II, Para
2.6.6 Pg 58
Annexure VC
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
Occupational health impacts of the Project have been
assessed and details along with proposed preventive
measures are incorporated in this Final EIA/EMP
Report.
Details of pre-placement medical examination and
Chapter IV,
Para 4.2.10 Pg
146 to 149
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should be incorporated in the EMP. The projects
specific occupation health mitigation measures
with required facility proposed in the mining
area may be detailed.
periodical medical examination schedules have also
been incorporated in this Final EIA/EMP Report
Chapter X, Para
10.6 Pg 198 to
199.
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
Public health implications of the project and related
activities for the population in the impact zone have
been evaluated and common diseases were
identified. The same is given in this Final EIA/EMP
Report
Budgetary allocation for health related activities to be
taken up by ACL have been incorporated in this Final
EIA/EMP Report.
Chapter IV,
Para 4.2.7, pg
144
Chapter VIII,
Para 8.4, Pg 185
– 191.
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.
Details of community welfare activities to be done for
the local community, along with proposed budget
have been incorporated in this Final EIA/EMP report.
Chapter VIII,
Para 8.4, Pg 185
– 191
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.
Detailed Environmental Management Plan for this
Mining Project has been incorporated in this Final
EIA/EMP Report.
Chapter X, Pg
194 to 200.
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.
Public hearing for this expansion project was held on
25.10.2018.
Details of same is given in this Final EIA/EMP Report
Chapter VII,
Para 7.2, Pg 156
to 174
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.
There is no litigation against the project in any court
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41. The cost of the project (capital cost and
recurring cost) as well as the cost towards
implementation of EMP should clearly be spelt
out.
• Total Project cost is Rs. 85 Crores/-
• Cost for EMP - Capital Cost - Rs. 7.0 Crore/-
• Recurring Cost for EMP – Rs. 50 Lacs/annum
Details of the same are given in this Final EIA/EMP
Chapter VI,
Para 6.6, Pg 155
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Report.
42. A Disaster management plan shall be prepared
and include in the EIA/EMP report.
Disaster Management and Risk Assessment Plan has
been prepared and incorporated in this Final EIA/EMP
report
Chapter VII,
Para 7.4, Pg 175
to 183
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.
The benefits of the Project clearly indicating
environmental, social, economic, employment
potential, etc. have been incorporated in this Final
EIA/EMP Report
Chapter VIII, Pg
184 to 192
44. Details of action plan with financial and
physical breakup (2.5% of the total cost of the
project) to be earmarked towards the
Enterprise Social Commitment (ESC) based
on local needs
Detailed Action Plan with financial and physical break
up (2 % of the total cost of the project) towards the
Enterprise Social Commitment (ESC) based on local
needs has been prepared.
Details of the same are given in this Final EIA/EMP
Report.
Chapter VIII,
Para 8.4, Pg 185
-191
B. ADDITIONAL TOR
45. Impact of mining activity on adjacent land with
particular reference to run off, soil erosion and
loss of top soil due to change in topography;
Impact on adjacent land due to the mining project has
been assessed. Details along with mitigation
measures are given in this Final EIA/EMP report.
Chapter IV,
Para 4.2.4.4, Pg
141
46. Details of Transportation of mined out materials
as per the Indian Road Congress for both the
ways (loaded as well as unloaded trucks) load
and its impact on Environment.
Traffic study has been conducted by CSIR, New Delhi.
Details of the same are incorporated in this Final
EIA/EMP Report.
Chapter IV,
Para 4.2.8, Pg
144 to 145
Annexure XII
47. Cumulative impact of all existing mining on the
present land use in the study area.
Cumulative impact of existing mining activity in the
study area has been already considered in the
baseline.
Chapter-III,
Table 3.8, pg 81
48. Details of the permission of the State
Government as per Law for diversion of land use
change, if applicable, needs to be submitted.
Mining lease is granted in Rajasthan for mining
purpose and as such, there is no separate stipulation
for change of land use.
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C. STANDARD TOR FOR MINERAL BENEFICIATION PROJECT
1. The alternate sites considered, the relative
merits and demerits and the reasons for
selecting the proposed site
Mining is a site specific operation and crusher of 1200
TPH and Screening Plant system is proposed to be
installed within the lease area, hence no alternative
site is being considered.
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2. Details of the technology and process involved
in the project
Details regarding technology and process involved in
the crushing are incorporated in this Final EIA/EMP
Report.
Chapter II, Para
2.6.4.1, Page
no. 51 to 56
3. Location of the proposed plant w.r.t. the source Limestone is a raw material for integrated cement
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of raw material and mode of transportations of
the ore from mines to the beneficiation plant.
plant and Crusher of 1200 TPH capacity is proposed to
be installed in RAS-I Mine.
Uncrushed ore is being transported from RAS-I Mine
to the crusher located at RAS-II Mine by Dumpers
(aerial distance between RAS-I & Ras-II mine is approx
14 kms) and then the crushed material is being
transported from RAS-II Mine to the Captive Cement
Plant (Aerial distance between RAS-II mine to Captive
cement Plant is approx 0.5 km) by the tippers till the
conveyor belt system is made operational.
4. Treatment of runoff from the fines/waste
dump.
No run off will be there from the fines/waste dump.
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5. Estimation of the fines going into the washings
and its management
No washing is proposed in this proposed Limestone
Mining Project.
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6. Details of the equipment, settling pond etc. Details of the same are given in this Final EIA/EMP
Report
Chapter II,
Table 2.10, Pg
54
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8. Source of raw material and its transportation.
Steps proposed to be taken to protect the ore
from getting air borne.
Crusher is proposed within mining lease area. Raw
material will be fed from mine.
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9. Management and disposal of tailings and
closure plan of the tail ing pond, if any, after the
project is over.
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10. The water requirement for the project, its
availability and source to be furnished. A
detailed water balance should also be provided.
Fresh water requirement for the project should
also be indicated
Reply of the same is given in the ToR Point no. A (24)
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11. A copy of the document in support of the fact
that the Proponent is the rightful lessee of
the unit should be given.
Reply of the same is given in the ToR Point no. A (2) -
12. All documents including EIA and public hearing
should be compatible with one another in
terms of the production levels, waste
generation and its management and technology
and should be in the name of the Lessee
Noted and complied with
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on a High Resolution Imagery/toposheet
should be provided. Such an Imagery of the
proposed. Unit should clearly show the land
use and other ecological features of the study
area (core and buffer zone).
area and reply of the same is given in the TOR point A
(4).
14. 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 EIA report.
Reply of the same is given in the TOR point A (7).
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15. Issues relating to Safety should be detailed. The
proposed safeguard measures in each case
should also be provided. Disaster management
plan shall be prepared and included in the EIA/
EMP Report.
Proper Safeguard measures will be taken during
crushing. Details of the same are given in this Final
EIA/EMP Report.
Disaster management plan has been prepared and
details of the same are given in this Final EIA/EMP
Report
Chapter VII,
Para 7.4, Pg 175
16. The study area will comprise of 10 km zone
around the plant.
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17. Cumulative impact study of both beneficiation
plant with suggested mitigation measures as
per the study.
Proposed crusher will be used for reduction in the
size of limestone and no quality up gradation of ore
takes place.
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18. Railway siding and its location with handling
capacity and safety measures.
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19. Option to provide only silo for storage of
minerals instead to open stacking to avoid
fugitive dust
Not Applicable. This is Limestone Mining Project and
limestone produced from this mine will be
transported from mine phase to crusher (presently
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located at RAS-II Mine) and from Crusher to Cement
Plant
20. 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.
Reply of the same is given in the TOR point A (10) -
21. 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.
Reply of the same is given in the TOR point A (11) -
22. 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.
Reply of the same is given in the TOR point A (12) -
23. 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.
Reply of the same is given in the TOR point A (13) -
24. Implementation status of recognition of forest
rights under the Scheduled Tribes and other
Reply of the same is given in the TOR point A (14) -
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Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of
Forest Rights) Act, 2006 should be indicated.
25. The vegetation in the RF / PF areas in the study
area, with necessary details, should be given.
Reply of the same is given in the TOR point A (15) -
26. 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.
Reply of the same is given in the TOR point A (16) -
27. 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.
Reply of the same is given in the TOR point A (17) -
28. 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 provision for their conservation
should be prepared in consultation with State
Forest and Wildlife Department and details
Reply of the same is given in the TOR point A (18) -
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furnished. Necessary allocation of funds for
implementing the same should be made as part
of the project cost.
29. 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.
Reply of the same is given in the TOR point A (19) -
30. 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
feature 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).
Reply of the same is given in the TOR point A (20) -
31. 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
located in the mine lease area will be shifted or
not. The issues relating to shifting of Village
including their R&R and socio-economic aspects
should be discussed in the report.
Reply of the same is given in the TOR point A (21) -
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32. 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 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.
Reply of the same is given in the TOR point A (22) -
33. 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
modelling 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.
Reply of the same is given in the TOR point A (23). -
34. 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.
Reply of the same is given in ToR Point no. (A) 24. -
35. Necessary clearance from the Competent Reply of the same is given in ToR Point no. (A) 25 -
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Authority for drawl of requisite quantity of
water for the Project should be provided.
36. 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.
Reply of the same is given in ToR Point no. (A) 26 -
37. 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.
Reply of the same is given in the TOR point A (27) -
38. 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 brought
out.
Reply of the same is given in the TOR point A (29) -
39.
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
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.
Reply of the same is given in the TOR point A (31) -
40. 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
Reply of the same is given in ToR Point no. (A) 32. -
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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.
41. Details of the onsite shelter and facilities to be
provided to the mine workers should be
included in the EIA report.
Reply of the same is given in the TOR point A (33). -
42. 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 projects
specific occupation health mitigation measures
with required facility proposed in the mining
area may be detailed.
Reply of the same is given in the TOR point A (35) -
43. 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
Reply of the same is given in the TOR point A (36) -
44. 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.
Reply of the same is given in the TOR point A (37) -
45. Public hearing points raised and commitment
of the project proponent on the same along
with time bound action plan to implement
the same should be provided and also
incorporated in the final EIA/EMP Report of
the Project
Public hearing for this expansion project was held on
25.10.2018.
Details of same are given in this Final EIA/EMP Report.
Chapter VII,
Para 7.2, Pg 156
to 174
46. Details of litigation pending against the
project, if any, with direction/ order passed by
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any Court of Law against the project should be
given.
47. The cost of the project (capital cost and
recurring cost) as well as the cost towards
implementation of EMP should clearly be spelt
out.
Reply of the same is givefn in the TOR point A (41)
48. Provide a brief background of the project,
financial position, group companies. and legal
issues etc.; past and current important
litigations.
Group of Company: Ambuja Cement Ltd
Financial Year (2017-18):
Revenue from operation – Rs. 10240 Crores/-
Operation profits – Rs. 1940 Crores/-
Net profit - Rs. 1250 Crores/-
Net worth (as on 31st March 2018) - Rs. 19973 Crores/-
Legal Issues: Nil
Past and current litigation: Nil
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49. Benefits of the project if the project is
implemented. The benefits of the projects
shall clearly indicate environmental, social,
economic, employment potential, etc.
Reply of the same is given in the TOR point A (43) -
6. Besides the above, the below mentioned general points are also to be followed
a) Executive Summary of the EIA/EMP Report. Executive Summary of the EIA/EMP report is enclosed
with this Final EIA/EMP report.
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b) All documents to be properly referenced with
index and continuous page numbering.
Complied with -
c) 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 with -
d) Project Proponent shall enclose all the
analysis/testing report of the water, air, soil,
noise etc. using the MoEFCC/NABL accredited
laboratories. All the original analysis/testing
reports should be available during appraisal of
the Project.
Analysis results of water, air, soil, noise etc. for the
project have been incorporated in this Final EIA/ EMP
Report.
Noted.
Chapter III Para
3.11 (Pg 78) to
3.14 (Pg 95)
e) Where the documents provided are in a
language other than English, an English
translation should be provided.
Complied with -
f) The Questionnaire for environmental appraisal
of mining projects as devised earlier by the
Duly filled Questionnaire for environmental appraisal
of Mining project will be submitted with Final
Annexure XV
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Ministry shall also be filled and submitted. EIA/EMP Report.
g) While preparing the EIA report, the instructions
for the proponents and instructions for the
consultants issued by MoEF vide O.M. No. J-
11013/4112006-IA.II (I) dated 4th August, 2009,
which are available on the website of this
Ministry, should be followed.
Instructions issued by MoEF vide O.M. No. J-
11013/41/2006-IA.II (I) dated 4th August, 2009, have
been followed.
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h) 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.
Noted and Complied with -
i) 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 Regional Office of Ministry of
Environment, Forest and Climate Change, as
may be applicable.
The Environmental Clearance for existing limestone
production Capacity of 0.279 million TPA was
obtained by MoEFCC, New Delhi vide letter no. J-
11011/54/2010-IA-II (I) dated March 29th, 2012.
Compliance Report of existing EC has been certified
by MOEFCC (Central Region), Lucknow vide letter no
IV/ENV/R/IND-132/836/2012/234 dated 24.08.2018.
Details of the same are given in this Final EIA/EMP
Report
Chapter I, Para
No 1.2.1 (e), pg
34
Annexure IIIB
j) 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.
Surface plan of the area indicating contours of main
topographic features, drainage and mining area are
enclosed with this Final EIA/EMP Report.
Geological plan and sections of the mine and external
dumps showing the land features of the adjoining
area are enclosed with this Final EIA/EMP Report.
Annexure V
7. 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)
Surface plan of the area indicating contours of main
topographic features, drainage and mining area are
enclosed with this Final EIA/EMP Report.
Geological plan and sections of the mine and external
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sections of the mine pit and external dumps, if
any, clearly showing the land features of the
adjoining area
dumps showing the land features of the adjoining
area are enclosed with this Final EIA/EMP Report.
Annexure V
8. The prescribed TOR would be valid for a period
of three years for submission of the EWEMP
report, as per the O.M. No. J-11013/41/2006-IA.II
(I) dated 22.3.2010, 22.08.2014, 08.10.2014 and
07.11.2014. The instant TOR is valid up to
04.09.2020
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9. After preparing the draft EIA (as per the generic
structure prescribed in Appendix- I1I of the EJA
Notification, 2006) covering the above
mentioned issues, the proponent will get
the public hearing conducted and take further
necessary action for obtaining environmental
clearance in accordance with the procedure
prescribed under the EIA Notification, 2006
Noted and agreed with -
10. This issue with approval of Competent
Authority.
Noted & Agreed with -
CHAPTER-I
INTRODUCTION
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CHAPTER-I
INTRODUCTION
1.1 PURPOSE OF THE REPORT
Ambuja Cements Ltd. (ACL) has proposed expansion in limestone Production capacity in RAS-I
Limestone Mine in District Pali (Rajasthan). In accordance to EIA Notification dated 14.09.2006 as
amended from time to time, Environmental Clearance is mandatory. This report has been
prepared in reference to the ToR Letter issued by MoEFCC, New Delhi vide letter no. J-
11015/82/2017-IA.II (M) dated September 28th, 2017 to carry out the Environmental Impact
Assessment study for the Proposed Expansion in Limestone Production capacity from 0.279
Million TPA to 2.80 Million TPA and installation of Crusher of 1200 TPH in RAS-I Limestone Mine
(ML No. 10/94, ML Area- 183.53 ha) at Villages Sewariya, Bhaktawarpura, Dhaneriya and Kotadiya,
Tehsil- Jaitaran, District- Pali (Rajasthan). Terms of Reference was granted during 22nd meeting of
Expert Appraisal Committee (Non-Coal Mining) held during September 19th, 2017 (Agenda Item
No. 2.18). The baseline data for the environmental studies has been collected during Post
Monsoon Season, 2017 (October- December, 2017) as per the TOR letter issued by MoEFCC, New
Delhi.
The main purpose of this report is to provide a coherent statement after analyzing all significant
impacts of this mining project and measures that should be taken. It contains essential
information for:
• The proponent to implement the proposal in an environmentally and socially responsible way;
• The responsible authority to make an informed decision on the proposal, including the terms
and conditions that must be attached to an approval or authorization; and
• The public to understand the proposal and its likely impacts on people and the environment.
1.2 IDENTIFICATION OF THE PROJECT AND PROJECT PROPONENT
1.2.1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE PROJECT
A. Proposed Project
M/s. Ambuja Cements Limited has proposed expansion in limestone Production capacity from
0.279 Million TPA to 2.80 Million TPA in RAS-I Limestone Mine (ML No 10/94, ML Area 183.53 ha) at
Villages Sewariya, Bhaktawarpura, Dhaneriya and Kotadiya, Tehsil- Jaitaran, District- Pali
(Rajasthan).
B. Screening Category
As per EIA Notification dated 14th September, 2006 as amended on date, the project falls under
Category “A”, Project or Activity 1(a)(3) for Mining of Mineral and Project Activity 2(b) (3) for
Mineral Beneficiation (Crusher with Wobbler).
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C. Mining Lease Status
The mining lease over an area of 183.53 ha was granted in favor of DLF Cements Ltd. vide
letter no. P-3(28)/Mine/Group-1/92 dated 24.04.1997 for a period of 20 years w.e.f date of
lease registration. Lease was executed on 13.06.1997 and registered on 25.11.1997.
Transfer of mining lease from M/s. DLF Cements Ltd to Ambuja Cement Rajasthan Ltd
(ACRL) was done by State Govt vide their order no P-3(28)/Mine/Group-1/92 dated
16.05.2005 of which supplementary lease execution was done on 17.11.2005.
Later on, Ambuja Cement Rajasthan Ltd (ACRL) was amalgamated with Gujarat Ambuja
Cements Ltd (GACL).
Transfer of mining lease from Ambuja Cement Rajasthan Ltd (ACRL) to Gujarat Ambuja
Cements Ltd (GACL) was done by Directorate vide their order no
Nikhabhu/Sojat/CC.8/P.1(1)10/1994/2073 dated 06.12.2005 which was executed on
02.01.2006 and registered on 10.01.2006.
Mining Lease has been extended upto 24.11.2047, under Section 8A (5) of M.M.D.R.
Amendment Act 2015. Letter for the same has also been obtained from the Office of
Mining Engineer, Department of Mines and Geology, Rajasthan vide their letter no.
ME/Sojat/Major/ML/10/1994/2055 dated 24.02.2015 in favor of GACL.
Transfer of Mining Lease from Gujarat Ambuja Cements Ltd (GACL) to Ambuja Cements
Ltd (ACL) is under process with Department of Mines & Petroleum. Letter has been
forwarded from Directorate of Mines & Geology to Department of Mines & Petroleum
vide their letter no Nikhabhu / Major / Sojat / CC.I / M.L.2 / 94 / 1360 dated 07.09.2017
regarding transfer of mine lease. (Copy of lease documents enclosed as Annexure I).
D. STATUS OF MINING PLAN WITH PROGRESSIVE MINE CLOSURE PLAN
Modified Mining Plan & Progressive Mine Closure Plan has been approved by Indian Bureau of
Mines (IBM), Ajmer vide letter no. 584(4)(3)(1739)/2018 RCM-AJM/787-790 dated 07.06.2018
(Copy enclosed as Annexure II).
E. STATUS OF EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE & CONSENTS
Existing Environmental Clearances (EC)
S. No. Particular Letter No & Date Ref
1. Environment Clearance for existing limestone
production Capacity of 0.279 million TPA
J-11011/54/2010-IA-II (I) dated 29.03.2012 Annex-IIIA
2. Compliance status of existing EC was certified
by MoEFCC RO, Lucknow
Letter No IV/ENV/R/IND-132/836/2012/234
dated 24.08.2018
Annex-IIIB
Existing CTE & CTO
S.N Particular Letter No & Date Ref
1. CTE under Water Act (1974) and Air Act (1981)
for 0.279 milion TPA limestone production
Letter no. 2012-2013/Mines/1440 dated
09.07.2012 (Valid upto 30.06.2015) Annex-IIIC
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capacity
2. CTO under Water Act (1974) and Air Act (1981)
for 0.279 milion TPA limestone production
capacity
Order No 2012-2013/Mines/1512 dated
17.08.2012
(valid from 17.08.2012 to 31.07.2015)
Annex-IIID
3 CTO under Water Act (1974) and Air Act (1981)
for 0.279 milion TPA limestone production
capacity
Order No 2016-2017/Mines/7007 dated
03.05.2016
(valid from 01.08.2015 to 31.07.2018)
Annex-IIIE
F. STATUS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE FOR PROPOSED EXPANSION PROJECT
The chronology of the project activities undertaken so far with respect to the process of getting
Environment clearance are as given in the table below-
Table-1.1
Status of proposal for Environment clearance
S. No. Project Activity Date/Duration
1. Application (Form-I/ToR and Pre-Feasibility Report)
uploaded on MoEFCC web portal July 10th , 2017
2. First Technical Presentation (for ToR approval) held before
EAC (Non Coal Mining)
August 29th, 2017 (in 21st EAC
Meeting, Agenda Item no. 2.10)
3.
Technical Presentation (for reconsideration of ToR) held
before EAC (Non Coal Mining) for revision of crusher
capacity from 800 TPH to 1200 TPH
September 19th, 2017 (22nd EAC
meeting Agenda no. 2.18)
4. ToR Letter issued by MoEFCC on Vide letter no. J-11015/82/2017-IA.II
(M) dated September 28th, 2017
5. Baseline Monitoring & data collection (as per TOR issued by
MoEFCC)
Post-Monsoon Season
(October- December, 2017)
6. Public hearing documents submission to RSPCB September 5th, 2018
7. Public hearing conduction October 25th, 2018
1.2.2 IDENTIFICATION OF THE PROJECT PROPONENT
Ambuja Cements Limited, formerly known as Gujarat Ambuja Cements Limited, is a major
cement producing company in India. The Group's principal activity is to manufacture and
market cement and clinker for both domestic and export markets.
Ambuja Cements Ltd, has become a part of the global conglomerate Lafarge-Holcim, one of
the leading cement companies in the Indian cement industry.
From a single plant with a capacity of 700,000 tonnes per annum in 1986 to cement giant with
five integrated cement manufacturing plants and eight cement grinding units with a total
capacity of 29.65 million tonnes in 2016, the company has come a long way in only 30 years of
its existence.
Ambuja Cement’s Rabriyawas Plant received Rajasthan Energy Conservation Award, 2016.
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1.3 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF NATURE, SIZE, LOCATION OF THE PROJECT AND ITS IMPORTANCE TO
THE COUNTRY, REGION
1.3.1 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF NATURE, SIZE & LOCATION OF PROJECT
The brief description of the nature, size and location of the project has been given in table below:
Table 1.2
Brief description of the project
S.NO. PARTICULARS DETAILS
A. Nature of the Project Expansion in Limestone Production capacity from 0.279 Million TPA to 2.80
Million TPA and installation of Crusher of 1200 TPH in RAS-I Limestone Mine
B. Size of the Project
1. ML Area 183.53 ha
2. Production capacity From 0.279 Million TPA to 2.80 Million TPA
C. Location Details
1. Village Sewariya, Bhaktawarpura, Dhaneriya and Kotadiya
2. Tehsil Jaitaran
3. District Pali
4. State Rajasthan
5. Latitude 26023’12.75’’ N to 26024’16.61’’N
6. Longitude 74013’26.32’’ E to 74014’35.49’’E
7. Survey of India Toposheet no. Core zone : G43I3
Buffer zone : G43I3 & G43I7
Source: Pre-feasibility Report
1.3.2 PROJECT IMPORTANCE TO THE COUNTRY AND REGION
Proposed expansion project will result in growth of the surrounding areas by increased direct
and indirect employment opportunities in the region including ancillary development and
supporting infrastructure.
The mining project has generated/ will generate revenue to the Government, beside this
Royalty and other taxes would be additional benefit and it is being/ will be utilized by local
administration for the development of socio-economic infrastructure and well being of the
local population.
With respect to the importance of the project to the Nation, the cement demand for
infrastructure projects such as the dedicated freight corridor, upgraded and new airports and
ports, housing and roads, is likely to increase substantially. Keeping this requirement in mind,
mining of limestone is necessary for the nation’s growth and modernization.
Besides this, the project has proved/ will prove beneficial in terms of rapid industrialization
and growth in the region. Proposed mining lease has deposit of good grade limestone, which
can fulfill the need of limestone for Cement Industries and other end users.
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1.4 SCOPE OF THE STUDY
Scope of this study covers all the points given in the Terms of Reference (ToR) prescribed by the
MoEFCC vide letter no. J-11015/82/2017-IA.II (M) dated September 28th, 2017.
The data generated from various studies for EIA/EMP are presented and discussed in following
chapters of this report prepared as per Appendix-III of the EIA Notification, 2006.
Chapter Description
Chapter- I Introduction
Chapter-II Project Description
Chapter-III Description of the Environment
Chapter-IV Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures
Chapter-V Analysis of Alternatives (Technology & Site)
Chapter-VI Environmental Monitoring Plan
Chapter-VII Additional Studies
Chapter-VIII Project Benefits
Chapter-IX Environment Cost Benefit Analysis
Chapter-X Environment Management Plan
Chapter-XI Summary & Conclusion
Chapter-XII Disclosure of Consultants Engaged
CHAPTER-II
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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CHAPTER–II
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
2.1 TYPE OF THE PROJECT
M/s. Ambuja Cements Ltd. has Proposed Expansion in Limestone Production capacity from 0.279
Million TPA to 2.80 Million TPA and installation of Crusher of 1200 TPH in RAS-I Limestone Mine
(ML No. 10/94, ML Area- 183.53 ha) at Villages Sewariya, Bhaktawarpura, Dhaneriya and Kotadiya,
Tehsil- Jaitaran, District- Pali (Rajasthan).
As per EIA Notification dated 14th September, 2006 as amended on date, the project falls under
Category “A”, Project or Activity 1(a)(3) under Mining of Minerals and Project Activity 2(b) (3) for
Mineral Beneficiation (Crusher with Wobbler).
2.2 NEED FOR THE PROJECT
M/s. Ambuja Cements Limited (Unit: Rabariyawas) has its existing Integrated Cement Plant
with Clinker Production Capacity (2.9 Million TPA), Captive Power Plant (53 MW) at village-
Rabariyawas, Tehsil- Jaitaran, District-Pali (Rajasthan).
If the plant is operated at full capacity, it will require major cement raw material i.e. limestone
up to 3.6 million TPA. As of today, limestone requirement for clinkerization is met from Ras-II
limestone mine with an approved capacity of 3.6 million tons of limestone and Ras I mine with
an approved capacity of 0.279 million tonnes of limestone.
The Ras-I limestone is of better grade with less interbanding and the same is being used for
blending with low grade material of Ras II (being of highly mixed nature, with intricately inter-
woven waste bands of pegmatites, schists, calc-granulites etc) nature mine.
To achieve the desired limestone quality, about 5 to 8% sweetener limestone is mixed to meet
the set point of raw meal for clinkerisation.
Hence, to address the quality issues, reduce consumption of sweetener limestone and to
optimally utilize Ras-II mine where the reserves are dwindling, ACL has Proposed Expansion in
Limestone Production capacity from 0.279 Million TPA to 2.80 Million TPA and installation of
Crusher of 1200 TPH in RAS-I Limestone Mine (ML No. 10/94, ML Area- 183.53 ha) at Villages
Sewariya, Bhaktawarpura, Dhaneriya and Kotadiya, Tehsil- Jaitaran, District- Pali (Rajasthan).
This will result in judicial blending of material from the two mines and minimize the sweetener
consumption and it shall support plant to achieve full clinkerization capacity as well as to
expand it further at a later date, if required.
The proposed expansion project will prove beneficial in terms of socio-economic
development as it will create employment opportunities to locals. Further, the average
income level, which is the indicator of socio economic status of households, is expected to
increase, which will ultimately result in better standard of living of the local people.
2.3 LOCATION OF THE PROJECT
The Mine is located at Villages Sewariya, Bhaktawarpura, Dhaneriya and Kotadiya, Tehsil- Jaitaran,
District- Pali (Rajasthan). Location details of the lease area are given in Fig- 2.1.
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The maps showing general location, specific location (Mine Lease boundary) along with
geographical coordinates, and geology & geomorphology of the mine site is given on the
following pages.
2.3.1 LOCATION MAP (GENERAL & SPECIFIC)
The map showing general as well as specific location of the mine site is as given below-
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Fig 2.1 Location Map (Showing general as well as specific location of the ML area)
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2.3.2 MAP SHOWING GEOLOGY AND GEOMORPHOLOGY OF THE MINE SITE WITH CORNER CO-ORDINATES
Fig. 2.2 Map Showing geology and Geomorphology of the Mine site with all Corner Co-ordinates
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2.3.3 PROJECT SITE LAYOUT
A. Land Details
Total Mining lease area is
Kotadiya). Out of total mining lease area,
land. This is running mine and
existing mining lease area. So, no additional land will be required.
No forest land falls within the lease area.
ML area has been obtained from Deputy Conservator of F
DCF/Survey/2018-19/3681 dated 02.07.2018.
Existing Features of the Lease Area
Mine area is irregular in shape.
The Lease area in general has hilly and undulating topography.
No Top Soil is found in the Mine lease area
The Waste comprises interbedded material such as calcareous gneiss/schist, siliceous
limestone along with veins of pegmatite and quartz.
There is no over burden or top soil to be removed. At some places, outcrops
covered by windblown yellow sands.
7.5 m wide statutory barrier along the lease boundary will be maintained.
Description of the mining lease is given in the surface plan and the post
been given in the conceptual plan.
2.3.4 PROJECT SITE PHOTOGRAPHS
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183.53 ha)
Sewariya, Bhaktawarpura, Dhaneriya, and Kotadiya, Tehsil- Jaitaran, District- Pali (Rajasthan)
Mining lease area is 183.53 ha which falls at Villages Sewariya, Bhaktawarpura, Dh
of total mining lease area, 180.43 ha is Govt. land and remaining 3.10 ha is private
running mine and expansion in limestone production capacity
mining lease area. So, no additional land will be required.
No forest land falls within the lease area. A Certificate showing No forest land involved within the
ML area has been obtained from Deputy Conservator of Forest, Pali vide letter no.F ()
19/3681 dated 02.07.2018. (Copy of the same is enclosed as Annexure
Existing Features of the Lease Area:
ine area is irregular in shape.
The Lease area in general has hilly and undulating topography.
Top Soil is found in the Mine lease area
The Waste comprises interbedded material such as calcareous gneiss/schist, siliceous
limestone along with veins of pegmatite and quartz.
There is no over burden or top soil to be removed. At some places, outcrops
covered by windblown yellow sands.
7.5 m wide statutory barrier along the lease boundary will be maintained.
Description of the mining lease is given in the surface plan and the post-mining land use has
been given in the conceptual plan. (Maps enclosed as Annexure VA & VC respectively
PROJECT SITE PHOTOGRAPHS
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and remaining 3.10 ha is private
on capacity is proposed within
A Certificate showing No forest land involved within the
orest, Pali vide letter no.F ()
Annexure IV).
The Waste comprises interbedded material such as calcareous gneiss/schist, siliceous
There is no over burden or top soil to be removed. At some places, outcrops have been
mining land use has
respectively).
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2.4 SIZE OR MAGNITUDE OF OPERATION
The total area of the mine
proposed from 0.279 Million TPA to 2.80 Million TPA along with installation of Crusher of 1200 TPH
in RAS-I Limestone Mine. The estimated capital cost of the project is Rs. 85 crores/
2.4.1 ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES/ FACILITIES PROPOSED
Unit Activity
Crusher One Crusher of 1200 TPH capacity
To improve the grade of the deposit, screening plant is also proposed t
screening plant will comprise a wobbler and screens
Bag Filter will be provided
Crushed Limestone will be transported
plant via tippers till belt conveyor system is made operational
Statutory
Facilities
Rest Shelter
Drinking Water
Urinals & Latrines
Adequate lighting arrangement
First Aid Stations
First Aid Room
Welfare
Amenities
The Government Hospital at Ras, Pali is
ML area.
The fire Station is at Ras Plant
2.5 PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR APPROVAL AND IMPLEMENTATION
The mining project with expansion in Limestone Production capacity
getting all the statutory clearances and consents from the respective authorities. Proposed
schedule for approval for the
Proposed Expansion in Limestone Production capacity from 0.279 Million TPA to 2.80 Million TPA and installation of Crusher of 1200 TPH in RAS
183.53 ha)
Sewariya, Bhaktawarpura, Dhaneriya, and Kotadiya, Tehsil- Jaitaran, District- Pali (Rajasthan)
Figure 2.3: Photographs showing Mine site
SIZE OR MAGNITUDE OF OPERATION
mine is 183.53 ha and expansion in Limestone Production capacity has been
proposed from 0.279 Million TPA to 2.80 Million TPA along with installation of Crusher of 1200 TPH
I Limestone Mine. The estimated capital cost of the project is Rs. 85 crores/
ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES/ FACILITIES PROPOSED
Table-2.1
Associated Activity Proposed
One Crusher of 1200 TPH capacity is proposed to be installed in the lease area.
To improve the grade of the deposit, screening plant is also proposed to be installed. The
screening plant will comprise a wobbler and screens.
provided to control dust pollution at each transfer point.
Crushed Limestone will be transported from crusher to the company’s integrated
tippers till belt conveyor system is made operational.
Adequate lighting arrangement
The Government Hospital at Ras, Pali is being/ will be used by all the four villages near the
The fire Station is at Ras Plant, Pali.
PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR APPROVAL AND IMPLEMENTATION
with expansion in Limestone Production capacity will be implemented after
getting all the statutory clearances and consents from the respective authorities. Proposed
schedule for approval for the Expansion in mining project is given as under:
rusher of 1200 TPH in RAS-I
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is 183.53 ha and expansion in Limestone Production capacity has been
proposed from 0.279 Million TPA to 2.80 Million TPA along with installation of Crusher of 1200 TPH
I Limestone Mine. The estimated capital cost of the project is Rs. 85 crores/-.
installed in the lease area.
o be installed. The
integrated cement
being/ will be used by all the four villages near the
will be implemented after
getting all the statutory clearances and consents from the respective authorities. Proposed
Proposed Expansion in Limestone Production capacity from 0.279 Million TPA to 2.80 Million TPA and installation of Crusher of 1200 TPH in RAS-I
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2.5.1 APPROVAL
Table – 2.2
Proposed Schedule for approval of Environmental clearance/Consents
S. No. Activity description Cumulative Duration (Months)
1. Mining Plan preparation & Approval by IBM Completed
2. Environment Clearance from MoEFCC, New Delhi
a. Application submission to MoEF&CC, New Delhi Completed
b. Grant of ToR Completed
c. Baseline Study Conduction (Post Monsoon Season) Completed
d. Submission of PH documents to SPCB August, 2018
e. Conducting Public Hearing 45 Days
f. Appraisal from EAC (Non Coal Mining) 60 Days
g. Grant of EC by MOEF&CC 60 days
3. Grant of Consent To Establish (CTE) 30 days from grant of EC (Duration as per RSPCB)
4. Grant of Consent To Operate (CTO) 30 days from grant of CTE (Duration as per RSPCB)
Duration has been taken from EIA Notification, 2006
2.5.2 IMPLEMENTATION
Implementation of the Expansion project will be done in accordance with the existing acts and
rules applicable to mining operations as well as in accordance with any Act/Rule/Guidelines issued
by central or State Government from time to time. The Implementation of the mining project will
be done as per Approved Modified Mining Plan and Progressive Mine Closure Plan approved by
Indian Bureau of Mines, Ajmer including Exploration, Development of infrastructure facility i.e.
rest shelter, mine office, Workshop etc., Installation of crusher unit, Mine Development &
Production.
2.6 TECHNOLOGY AND PROCESS DESCRIPTION
2.6.1 PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
The project requirements such as water, power, man-power, machinery with source of supply are
described in the sections below.
2.6.1.1 WATER REQUIREMENT
Total water requirement for the mining project will be 120 KLD which will be sourced from
groundwater. Substantial Rainwater harvesting has been taken up in the ML area to lower
dependence on the groundwater. Application for withdrawing ground water has been submitted
to CGWA vide letter dated 26.10.2017 (Copy of the same is enclosed as Annexure VI)
The break-up of water requirement is given in the Table 2.3 and water balance diagram is given in
fig. no. 2.4.
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S. No. Particulars
1 For Dust Suppression
2 Crusher, Screening Plant, workshop
3 For Green Belt Development
4 For Drinking/ Sanitary use
Total
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2.6.1.2 POWER REQUIREMENT
Total Power requirement after expansion will be 1.5 MW, which shall be sourced from Rajasthan
State Electricity Board. DG Set will be kept as standby for power requirement.
2.6.1.3 MAN POWER REQUIREMENT
The total manpower required
100 persons will get employed in transportation of limestone from
Plant. Some of skilled manpower from outside/local and most of the Unskilled/semi
manpower are being/ will be sourced from the local area.
locals as per their eligibility.
S.
No. Designation
1. Highly Skilled (Mines Manager,
Maintenance Managers)
2. Asst. Managers/Engineers, Geologist,
Surveyor, Foreman
3. Skilled (Operators, Machanics, Clerks,
Blaster)
Dust Suppression, crusher, workshop (100 KLD)
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Table: 2.3
Water Requirements (in KLD)
Particulars Existing Additional
23 27
Crusher, Screening Plant, workshop - 50
For Green Belt Development 5 5
For Drinking/ Sanitary use 2 8
30 90
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Figure 2.4: Water Balance Diagram
Total Power requirement after expansion will be 1.5 MW, which shall be sourced from Rajasthan
Electricity Board. DG Set will be kept as standby for power requirement.
MAN POWER REQUIREMENT
The total manpower required after proposed expansion will be around 70 persons. Additionally
100 persons will get employed in transportation of limestone from mine to its integrated Cement
Some of skilled manpower from outside/local and most of the Unskilled/semi
will be sourced from the local area.Preference is being/
locals as per their eligibility.
Table – 2.4
Man Power Requirement
Existing Additional Total
Requirement
Highly Skilled (Mines Manager, 3 2 5
Asst. Managers/Engineers, Geologist, 4 10 14
Skilled (Operators, Machanics, Clerks, 17 21 38
Total Water Requirement (120
KLD)
Dust Suppression, crusher, workshop (100 KLD)
Green belt development (10
KLD)
Domestic/Sanitary (10 KLD)
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50
50
10
10
120
Total Power requirement after expansion will be 1.5 MW, which shall be sourced from Rajasthan
persons. Additionally
mine to its integrated Cement
Some of skilled manpower from outside/local and most of the Unskilled/semi-skilled
is being/ will be given to
Additionally 100
persons will get
employed in
transportation
of limestone
from mine to its
integrated
Cement Plant.
Domestic/Sanitary
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4. Semi Skilled - 5 5
5. Un – Skilled (Helpers/Mazdoors) 5 3 8
Total 29 41 70
Source: Approved Modified Mine Plan & Progressive Mine Closure Plan (Page no. 54-55)
2.6.1.4 EXTENT OF MECHANIZATION
The following machinery will be required after Expansion in Limestone Production capacity:
Table – 2.5
Machinery & Equipment for Mining
S. No. Name of Machinery Type/Capacity No.
1. Dumper 50 T 8
2. Excavator 5.5 cu.m 3
3. Drill 115 mm dia 2
4. Dozer D8 1
5. Loader 5 cu.m 1
6. Rock breaker 20-25 T 1
7. Motor Grader - 1
8. Compactor - 1
9. Diesel Tanker 10 KL 1
10. Water Tanker 20 KL 1
11. Explosive Van 10 T 1
12. Maintenance Van - 1
Source: Approved Modified Mining Plan& Progressive Mine Closure Plan (page no. 31-32)
2.6.2 GEOLOGY OF THE AREA
Regional Geology:
The lease area belongs to Pre-Cambrian age forming part of the Aravalli Craton. Regionally the
area falls to the West of great boundary fault and is part of Delhi Super Group. The rocks of Super
Group constitute the main Aravali Mountain ranges over a strike distance of nearly 700 km from
Gujarat to Delhi. These form a broad synform. In the North-Eastern portion they rest on older
Bhilwara group/Banded Gneiss Complex. In the South Western region, there is a structural
discordance to the Aravali Supergroup. The Delhi suite is divided into Raialo, Alwar, and Ajabargh
groups.
Table: 2.6
Regional Geology of the Area
Age Super Group Group/Formation/Series
Upper Proterozoic Post Delhi Intrusive Granite, Pegmatities, Quartz veins and basic
intrusive
Ajabgarh Group
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Middle Proterozoic Delhi Super
Group
Alwar Group
Uniformity
Lower Proterozoic
Archeans
Pre-Delhi Granite, Gneisses, Quartzite with schists and phyilites
Source: Approved Modified Mining Plan with Progressive Mine Closure Plan, Page no. 16-17
Local Geology:
Regionally, the Delhi super group in the north central Aravallis has been subjected to two main
deformations; the first deformation has affected bedding planes and produced Isoclinal fold and
the other has affected axial plane cleavage and the limb of first generation fold. The general strike
of the area is N 350 E – S 350 W with minor variation.
Table: 2.7
Local Geology of the Area
Age Super group Group/Formation/Series
Recent - Sand/
Middle-Proterozoic
Delhi Super
(Rialo group)
Limestone
Unconformity
Low Proterozoicto
Archeans
Pre-Delhi Granitesand Gneisses, inter layered with
Schists & Pegmatites
Source: Approved Mining Plan with Progressive Mine Closure Plan, Page no. 18
Sand: A large part of the foot hill towards Eastern and Western flank of lease is covered by
windblown sand.
Soil: In some portion of the lease area, limestone is covered with surface soil. The surface soil is
mostly brown in color. The thickness varies from a few cm to a maximum of 1.00 m with an overall
average of about 0.40 m.
Limestone: The area is mostly covered by limestone. The upper surface is moderately weathered
up to two to five meters and due to weathering mostly calcareous clay has been formed.
Weathering is more prominent along the joint and fractured planes. Pegmatites, Calc granulites /
gneiss, Schist is mainly found in contact with the limestone, which limits the extent of limestone in
the eastern portion of the area. In central portion of lease area calc granulites are predominately
exhibits, Pegmatites is also intruded mostly in lower elevation or along the weak planes at places.
A prominent sand band is separating the central lease area and isolating the limestone bands. In a
small pocket of southern portion of lease area calc gneiss mixed with limestone is also observed.
At most of the places, orientation of the calc gneiss, pegmatities intrusion is almost along the
strike line. Thickness of Pegmatite bands is comparatively higher than the other intrusive bodies in
the area. As per geological exploration in the lease area, limestone occurs in bands which vary
from few centimeters to around 20m of thickness
The limestone deposit of the area can be broadly divided into two categories:
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a) Coarse Crystalline Micaceous Limestone
This is generally whitish gray in color, compact and massive, with well developed calcite
crystals, showing interlocking texture. The grains are foliated along the bedding planes.
Mineralogically, it contains calcite specs of biotite and muscovite and minor quartz at places.
b) Fine grained (Cryptocrystalline) Limestone
The fine grained limestone occurs at the base in the Eastern and western side of the hills. It is
grey to dark grey in color, hard, compact and massive. It contains minor muscovite/ biotite
flakes and grains of quartz. Minor cracks are also visible. Minor calcite fillings are also
observed along fracture planes.
Associated Rocks: The limestone deposit in this area is seen intercalated with calc gneiss, granitic
pegmatite etc. These rocks are megascopically distinguishable from limestone and intimately
interbedded. The frequency of intercalation is, however, unpredictable in this area. The
lithological description of associated rocks is as follows:
a) Pegmatite
The granite pegmatite occurs mainly at the base of the hill with few patches at other places. It
is pink to white in color, medium to coarse grained highly fractured and broken in nature. It
mainly contains quartz feldspar, tourmaline muscovite and biotite pegmatite intrusion is
noticed in some of the bore holes. These pegmatites are mostly composed of quartz and
feldspar, with biotite and muscovite flakes.
b) Calc-gneisses
Calc-gneisses are inter bedded with limestone and generally follow the bedding plane with a
variation in the thickness. They are dark brown to grey in color, medium to fine grained
massive and compact.
c) Biotite Muscovite Schist
Biotite muscovite schist occurs as discontinued lensoid bodies within the limestone bands
more or less parallel to the limestone bands. These are calcareous in nature having smaller
size mica flakes.
2.6.3 DETAILS OF MINING
2.6.3.1 EXPLORATION CARRIED OUT IN THE AREA
In order to understand the local geology and to assess the resources, surface and sub-surface
exploration by means of geological mapping, collection of surface samples, drilling, sampling and
chemical analysis was carried out. About 15 core boreholes (RI/1 to RI/15) aggregating about
768.50 m of core drilling was carried out in first phase prior to mine opening by earlier promoter.
The maximum depth of the boreholes was 72.25 m whereas minimum was 27.00m. The core was
collected using NX and BX size drill bits and double tube barrels to ensure maximum core
recovery. However, the holes were closed whenever the desired depth was achieved or the core
barrel was jammed due to pegmatite intrusion.
The core obtained from the drilling was visually logged in detail for every meter for all the litho
units intersected in the boreholes. A total of 719 samples were prepared and analyzed for total
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carbonates. Out of 719 primary samples, about 203 composite samples of limestone were
prepared and analyzed for six radicals namely SiO2%, Al2O3%, Fe2O3%, CaO%, MgO% and LOI% to
understand the quality of limestone.
Details of the boreholes in the lease area are as follows:
Table 2.8
Proposed Exploration carried out in the Lease Area
Year Type of Holes No. of Holes Meters drilled
1992 Core 15 768.50
2012-13 Core 23 1838.00
2013-14 Core 38 2285.18
2017-18 Core 11 897.70
Total 87 5789.38
Source: Approved Mining Plan with Progressive Mine Closure Plan, Page no. 21
Chemical Analysis of the Bore Holes has been carried out at SGS India Pvt. Ltd. which is a NABL
accredited Laboratory at Chennai. Total Rs. 160 Lacs/- have been incurred in various prospecting
operations including drilling, sampling and analysis.
2.6.3.2 FUTURE EXPLORATION TO BE CARRIED OUT IN THE AREA
As mentioned above, considering the complexity of the deposit and intercalation of metamorphic
rock or due to erratic igneous intrusion, 27 additional boreholes had been planned to be drilled.
However, drilling progress was very slow due to some local issues with villagers and techno-
commercial matter of drilling agency. Total 11 boreholes have been drilled so far out of 27
proposed boreholes. Remaining out of 16 boreholes, the location of one borehole is falling outside
lease area due to fresh demarcation of lease boundary using DGPS survey through State DMG
office. Backlog of 15 boreholes of year 2017-18 and additional 10 boreholes have been planned
during the year 2018-19. Hence, total 25 boreholes have been proposed to be drilled during the
year 2018-19. The analysis of these boreholes shall strengthen the confidence level and help
review mining strategy, if needed. The drilling is expected to be completed during the year 2018-
19. Further, the shallow drilling depth is planned for non-mineralized area. The expenditure likely
to be incurred for the proposed drilling of bore holes is around Rs. Fifty Five Lakhs. The future
exploration program has been planned considering that boreholes will close in lithologies other
than limestone.
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2.6.3.3 ESTIMATION OF RESERVES
As per Approved Mining Plan, total mineral reserves and resources are calculated as 137.74 Million
Tonne (as on 01.04.2018). Details of Geological reserves as per UNFC Classification are given in the
following table:
Table: 2.9 Reserves as per UNFC
Classification UNFC Code Quantity in Million tonnes Grade% CaCO3
Total Mineral Resources
Mineable reserves
1. Proved Mineral reserves 111 124.36 Cement Grade
2. Probable Mineral reserves 121 and 122 0.88 Cement Grade
Subtotal (A) 125.24
B. Remaining Resources
1. Feasibility Mineral Resources 211
2. Pre-Feasibility Mineral Resources 221 &222 9.95 Cement Grade
3. Measured Mineral Resources 331 -
4. Indicated Mineral Resources 332 2.55 Cement Grade
5. Inferred Mineral Resources 333 -
6. Reconnaissance Mineral resource 334 -
Sub Total (B) 12.50
Grand Total (A + B) 137.74
Source: Approved Modified Mining plan & Progressive Mine Closure Plan, page no.29
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2.6.3.3.1 MINEABLE RESERVES & ANTICIPATED LIFE OF MINE
The life of mine based on assessed residual mineral reserves would be around 48 years reckoning
the proposed rated annual capacity of 2.8 million tones of limestone. Life of mine may also change
depending upon actual production during lease life, availability of statutory clearances and
tonnages available from other mining lease in future.
2.6.3.3.2 USE OF MINERAL
The Limestone produced from RAS-I mines will be used for blending with Limestone of RAS- II
Mines to enhance its quality and would be used in the integrated cement plant located at village-
Rabariyawas, Tehsil- Jaitaran, District-Pali (Rajasthan), if it operates at its maximum capacity. This
judicial blending of material from the two mines and minimize the sweetener consumption and it
shall support plant to achieve full clinkerization capacity as well as to expand it further at a later
date, if required.
2.6.4 PROCESS DESCRIPTION
2.6.4.1 EXISTING AND PROPOSED METHOD OF MINING
Mining operations is being/will be carried out by fully mechanized opencast mining method.
Bench height in the ore and overburden will not be more than 8 meters and bench width will
be more than the bench height.
Drilling is being/will be carried out by crawler mounted DTH hammer Drill machine.
Conventional blasting is being/will be done using ANFO and high explosives with use of shock
tube detonator and Noiseless Trunk line Delays.
No secondary blasting is being/will be undertaken and the boulders are/will be broken using
hydraulic rock breaker.
Loading is being done by Hydraulic Excavators and presently, the uncrushed ore is being
transported from RAS-I Mine to the crusher located at RAS-II Mine by Dumpers (aerial
distance between RAS-I & Ras-II mine is approx 14 kms) and then the crushed material is being
transported from RAS-II Mine to the Captive Cement Plant (Aerial distance between RAS-II
mine to Captive cement Plant is approx 0.5 km) by the tippers till the conveyor belt system is
made operational.
With the proposal of increased capacity of Limestone Production, it is also proposed to install
crusher (of 1200 TPH Capacity) and screening Plant system.
Flow chart for proposed mining process is as given below:
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a) Over Burden/Inter Burden
The mine working will involve removal of
mineralized area and same will be used for plantation.
b) Drilling & Blasting
Drilling
Since the limestone is hard and compact, drilling is required to break the rock.
be carried out by crawler mounted DTH hammer Drill machine
of water sprinkling for dust suppression and separate dus
parameters are being/ will be used to meet the production requirements
Bench Height
Drill Hole dia
Burden
Spacing
Sub Grade Drilling
Blasting
Blasting is being/ will be done using
Trunkline Delays. The oversized boulder generated
up by hydraulic rock breaker. No secondary blasting is envisaged in this mine.
Blasting Parameters
Burden
Spacing
Stemming
Sub Grade Drilling
Charge of explosive per hole
Action
OB/IB Removal
Wet Drilling/Dry Drilling with de-dusting arrangement
Controlled Blasting
Loading
Crushing
Transportation
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Figure: 2.5 (Flow chart for mining process)
Over Burden/Inter Burden Removal
The mine working will involve removal of OB/IB which will be temporarily stacked in non
area and same will be used for plantation.
Since the limestone is hard and compact, drilling is required to break the rock. Drilling
crawler mounted DTH hammer Drill machine equipped with in built arrangement
of water sprinkling for dust suppression and separate dust extraction system
will be used to meet the production requirements:
: 8 meters
: 115 mm
: 3 - 3.5 meters
: 3.5 -4 meters
: 10% of the Bench height
will be done using the non electric shock tube initiating system like Noiseless
The oversized boulder generated during primary blasting is being/ will be broken
up by hydraulic rock breaker. No secondary blasting is envisaged in this mine.
: 3 m to 3.25 m
: 3.5 m to 4.0 m
: 1/3 of the hole depth
: 10% of the Bench height
Charge of explosive per hole : Bottom primer charge 5-6 Kg and Column charge 35
OB/IB Removal
Wet Drilling/Dry Drilling with dusting arrangement
Controlled Blasting
Loading
Crushing
Transportation
Equipment
Dozer
Drill Machine
-
Hydraulic Shovel
Crusher (Presently located at RAS-II Mine)
By Tipper to the Integrated Cement Plant till the belt conveyor system is installed
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which will be temporarily stacked in non-
Drilling is being/ will
equipped with in built arrangement
t extraction system. Following drilling
the non electric shock tube initiating system like Noiseless
during primary blasting is being/ will be broken
6 Kg and Column charge 35-40 Kg
By Tipper to the Integrated Cement Plant till the belt conveyor system is installed
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Powder factor : 8 tonnes per kg
Average no. of holes blasted : 50
Maximum holes blasted per delay : 01
c) Type & Storage of Explosives:
The class –II explosives are being/ will be used for primer charge and Ammonium Nitrate prills
with a proper proportion of HSD as column charge.
d) Excavation & Loading
A hydraulic excavator of 5.5 cubic meter bucket capacity is being/will be used and proposed
for excavation and loading of blasted limestone and overburden material is being/ will be
loaded by hydraulic shovels.
e) Crushing & Transportation
The excavated mineral will be transported to the crusher /dump yard by dumpers, trailers and
tippers.
Existing Crusher Details:
Presently, the uncrushed ore is being transported to the crusher of 1200 TPH Capacity at
RAS-II Mine by Dumpers.
Then the crushed material is being transported to the Captive Cement Plant by the
tippers till the conveyor belt system is made operational.
Proposed Crusher Details:
With the proposal of increased capacity of Limestone Production, it is also proposed to
install crusher of 1200 TPH, belt conveyor and screening Plant system with Limestone
storage facility at RAS-I Mine so that the crushed limestone can be directly transported to
the cement plant by tippers.
A primary single rotor impactor crusher of 1200 t/h capacity fed by apron feeder is
proposed to be installed.
The crusher hopper will be fitted with an atomized water mist sprayer to control the dust
due to unloading of raw material in the hopper.
Further, in the conveying circuit, bag filters will be provided to control dust pollution at
every transfer point.
To improve the grade of the deposit it is also proposed to install screening plant. The
screening plant will comprise a wobbler and screens. The process is summarised below:
• -200 & +80 mm material passes through wobbler to crusher
• -80 mm material passes through multi deck vibrating screen system
• -80 & +25 mm material is accepted and transferred to pile
• -25 mm material is waste and hauled to the waste dump yard
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Table 2.10
Crusher Description
S.No. Particulars Details
1. Crusher Capacity 1200 TPH
2. Feed Material Limestone
3. Equipment type Single Rotor Impactor
4. Feed Size 1200mm x 1000mm x 1000mm
5. Motor rating 120 KW, 1000 RPM
6. Rotor Speed ~306 RPM
7. Type of Blow Bar ‘S’ Type
Figure 2.6: Crusher Process
QUARRY
SCREEN HOPPER
WOBBLER
CRUSHER
CONVEYOR BELT
STACKER/RECLAIMER
SCREEN
REJECT
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Figure 2.7: Crusher Flow sheet
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The Mining details are given in Table below:
Table 2.11
Mining Details
S. No. Particulars Details
1. Method of mining Open Cast Mechanized Mining Method
2. Total Geological Reserves 137.74 Million Tonne (as on 1.04.2018)
3. Mineable reserves 125.24 Million Tonne (as on 1.04.2018)
4. Life of the Mine 48 Years
5. Bench Height More than 8 meters
6. Elevation Range 395 m AMSL to 505 m AMSL
7. General Ground Level 405 m AMSL
8. Water table 370 m AMSL (35 m bgl)
9. Ultimate Working Depth 396 m AMSL (9 m bgl)
10. Stripping Ratio (Ore: OB/IB) (tonnes : tonnes) 1:0.30
11. Overall Pit Slope 45°
12. Number of working days 300 days
13. Number of shifts per day 2 shifts
Source: Approved Modified Mining Plan & Progressive Mine Closure Plan
2.6.4.2 YEAR WISE PRODUCTION & EXCAVATION DETAILS FOR FIRST FIVE YEARS
This is existing Limestone Mining Project. Mining operations commenced in year 2012. Production
details since inception of mine has been authenticated by Assistance Mining Engineer, Sojat, Pali
vide letter no. ME/Sojat/Static/2017/93 dated 29.08.2017. (Copy of the same is enclosed as
Annexure VII). Proposed Year-wise excavation details are given in Table 2.12:
Table: 2.12
Year-wise Proposed Excavation Details (in Million tonnes)
S.
No. Year
Total
Tentative
Excavation
Top Soil OB/IB
ROM Mineral reject
Limestone Mineral
reject
1. Ist 0.34 NIL 0.06 0.279 - -
2. IInd 1.24 NIL 0.24 1.00 - -
3. IIIrd 2.59 NIL 0.40 2.00 - 0.19
4. IVth 3.54 NIL 0.49 2.80 - 0.25
Source: Approved Modified Mining plan & Progressive Mine Closure Plan, page no. 36
2.6.5 TOP SOIL AND SOLID WASTE GENERATION & MANAGEMENT
2.6.5.1 TOP SOIL
There is no top soil to be removed.
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2.6.5.2 SOLID WASTE
2.6.5.2.1 NATURE & TYPE OF WASTE
Waste comprises of rejects in the form of inter-bedded material such as calcareous gneiss/schist,
siliceous limestone along with veins of pegmatite and quartz.
2.6.5.2.2 GENERATION OF WASTE
Presently (till year 2018) 43988 TPA of waste and reject is being generated.
During the modified mining plan, 1.63 Million TPA of waste and rejects will be generated.
TABLE: 2.13
Waste Generation during Modified Mining Plan Period
S. No. Year Top Soil Waste (OB/IB) Mineral Reject
1. I NIL 0.06 -
2. II NIL 0.24 -
3. III NIL 0.40 0.19
4. IV NIL 0.49 0.25
Source: Approved Modified Mining plan & Progressive Mine Closure Plan, page no. 47
Up to lease life, i.e. up to 24.11.2047, total 19.18 million tonnes of waste and rejects will be
generated.
TABLE: 2.14
Waste Generation up to the end of lease life
S. No. Year Waste & Mineral Reject
(Million tonnes)
1. 2018 - 19 to 2021 – 22 1.63
2. 2022 - 23 to 2026 - 27 2.55
3. 2027 - 28 to 2031 - 32 4.09
4. 2032 - 33 to 2036 – 37 1.69
5. 2037 - 38 to 2041 - 42 5.61
6. 2042 - 43 to 2046 – 47 3.61
Total 19.18
Source: Approved Modified Mining plan & Progressive Mine Closure Plan, page no. 42
2.6.5.2.3 WASTE MANAGEMENT & DISPOSAL
The waste generated during modified mining plan period is proposed to be dumped outside
the ultimate pit limit. The area has exposures of weathered pegmatite and is non limestone
bearing. The proposed location of dumps and area are given in the table below:
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TABLE: 2.15
Waste management till end of Modified Mining Plan period
S. No. Year Waste & Mineral Reject
(Million tonnes)
1. Waste dump no 1 1.65
2. Waste dump no 2 4.37
3. Screen reject no 1 2.70
Total 8.72
Source: Approved Modified Mining plan & Progressive Mine Closure Plan, page no. 47
The site selected for dumping the reject has been located away from the active working of
the ultimate pit limit. Initially the dumps will be developed in single bench of 10 m height with
a proper haulage to reach up to the dump. However, at later stage when sufficient quantities
of rejects will be available the dump height will be increased. The dumps will be spread
mechanically to maintain a slope of around 28 degrees.
Waste generated up to lease life, i.e. up to 24.11.2047, will be dump on 26.75 ha area and same
will be stabilized by plantation. No OB dump will be outside the lease area.
2.6.6 CONCEPTUAL MINING PLAN
Up to end of lease life, total excavated area will be 77.53 ha. Reclamation of same is not possible
by backfilling since no pit would be formed which may be utilized for filling. About 26.75 ha area
will be covered under waste dump and total greenbelt/Plantation will be done on 52.75 ha (26.75
ha area on waste dump & 26 ha area around mines office complex, along the mine boundary on
the north-east portions of the lease area and on virgin area). Total 49.45 ha will remain
undisturbed. Conceptual Plan is enclosed as Annexure VC with this Final EIA/EMP Report.
Table- 2.16
Post-Mining Land Use of Core Zone with Environment Management
S. No. Description
Land Use (ha)
Active Working
Area Plantation
Public
Use
Water
Body Undisturbed Total
1. Top Soil Dump - - - - - -
2. Waste Dump - 26.75 - - - 26.75
3A. Excavation (Voids only) 77.53 - - - - 77.53
3B. Reclamation (Backfilled) - - - - - -
Total Excavated Area 77.53 - - - - 77.53
4. Road - - 1.50 - - 1.50
5. Infrastructure - - 2.30 - - 2.30
6. Township Area - - - - - -
7. Green belt/Plantation - 26.00 - - - 26.00
8. Mineral Storage - - - - - -
9. Undisturbed area - - - - 49.45 49.45
Total 77.53 52.75 3.80 - 49.45 183.53
Source: Approved Modified Mining plan & Progressive Mine Closure Plan, Page no.44
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2.7 DESCRIPTION OF MITIGATION MEASURES
The mitigation measures given in this section are for management of the emissions (particulate or
gaseous), waste water & surface run-off and Noise pollution generated from the mining
operations to meet the environmental standards and environmental operating conditions.
Table: 2.17
Details of emissions/ Pollution from the mining operations and their management
Emissions Source Mitigation measures incorporated
Particulate
matter
Drilling Wet drilling with de-dusting arrangement is being/ will be used.
Blasting Controlled blasting is being/ will be adopted and optimum use of explosive
energy will help in reducing the air pollution.
Use of rock breaker to avoid secondary blasting.
Loading,
Crushing,
screening &
Transportation
Use of Bag filters & Screening Plant
Regular water spraying on haul roads & Crusher hopper to arrest dust
from becoming air-borne.
Water sprinkling arrangement will be provided at the conveyor belt
carrying raw material.
Enclosed loading and unloading of the material to avoid fugitive dust
emissions
No overloading of material is being/ will be done during transportation.
An elevated closed bunker will be provided for collection the dust from
dust conveyor
Construction of wind breaking walls especially at charging hopper &
crushing place
Development of green belt/plantation around mine boundary and all
around in the vicinity of the crusher to tap fugitive dust will be carried out.
Personal Protective Equipment like dust masks are being/ will be provided
to all employees.
Periodic air quality monitoring is being/ will be carried out.
SO2 & NO2 Movement of
HEMM &
transportation
vehicles
Proper maintenance (preventive as well as scheduled maintenance) of
vehicles is being/ will be carried out regularly for minimization of
generation of gaseous pollutants.
Vehicular emissions are being/ will be kept under norms.
The emissions levels are being/ will be monitored regularly.
Waste
water
Washing of
HEMM
Oil- water separator is being/ will be provided at the workshop and treated
water is being/ will be used for equipment washing, dust suppression and
plantation etc.
Mine office &
Rest Shelter
Domestic waste water generated from mine office is being/ will be disposed
off in soak pit via septic tanks.
Surface Run-
Off
Garland drains along with Retaining walls having water holes at the toe of
temporary dumps is being/ will be constructed to arrest the washed fines
and rolling boulders.
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Emissions Source Mitigation measures incorporated
The rainwater falling directly into the mine pits is being/ will be stored and
used for plantation & dust suppression.
Periodical monitoring of ground water quality is being/ will be carried out.
Noise
Generation
Drilling, Drilling is being/ will be done with sharp drill bits to achieve optimum drilling
performance and to reduce noise generation at source.
Blasting Ground vibrations does not/ will not affect the structures in the vicinity of
ML area as blasting will be done in accordance with standards prescribed
by DGMS for controlled blasting.
Explosives charge per hole and per delay is being/ will be maintained as
per DGMS guidelines.
NONEL is being/ will be used to control ground vibrations, noise & fly
rocks.
Controlled Blasting is being/ will be carried out during day time only.
Crushing Insulators will be provided in the crusher to control the noise pollution.
Closed acoustic systems for controlling the noise within the crusher.
Transportation Adequate silencers in HEMM are being/ will be provided to reduce
generation of noise.
Proper maintenance, oiling and greasing of machines at regular intervals
are being/ will be done to reduce generation of noise.
All HEMMs are/ will be equipped with closed cabins for operators.
The workers employed at HEMM are being/ will be provided with
protective equipment, earmuffs and earplugs as a protective measure
from the high noise level generated at the mine site and wherever
required.
Scheduled & preventive maintenance of all the machinery is being/ will be
carried out regularly.
Development of green belt/plantation around mine boundary and other
places are being/ will be carried out which will act as barrier for
propagation of noise outside the mine pit boundary.
2.8 ASSESSMENT OF NEW AND TESTED TECHNOLOGY FOR THE RISK OF TECHNOLOGICAL FAILURE
From the nature and extent of the deposit, the reserves and the quality have been proved with
adequate degree of reliability. Therefore, opencast mechanized method is the most feasible
method for mining in the Existing mining lease area. Since the mining machineries are rapidly
upgrading, project proponent would act fast to adopt more advanced equipment and automation
for safer, environment friendly mining technology.
CHAPTER-III
DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT
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CHAPTER - III
DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT
3.1 INTRODUCTION
The knowledge of present environment of the core and buffer zone of the Mining Lease area is
important to assess the impact of various project activities on environment. The knowledge of
present day environment is also helpful in planning management of environment and planning of
mitigation measures. To assess the baseline environmental quality of the area, field assessment
has been conducted considering following components of the environment, viz. land,
meteorology, air, noise, water, soil, biological and socio-economic.
The relevant information and data (both primary and secondary) were collected of core as well as
buffer zone (10 km distance from the Mine Lease boundary) during Post Monsoon Season (Oct. to
Dec, 2017) in accordance with the guidelines for preparation of EIA studies.
3.2 STUDY AREA AT A GLANCE
Study Area: The study area considered is an area of 10 km radius (aerial distance) from the mine
site, also known as buffer zone. The area of mining lease is considered as core zone.
The study area (10 km distance from the Mine Lease boundary) falls under District Pali (Rajasthan).
Core Area : 183.53 ha
Buffer Area: 37186.4725 ha ( within 10 Km radius from Core Area)
The major environmental settings of the study area w.r.t. the mining lease are as given in the table
below-
Table - 3.1
Environmental Settings of the Area
(with approx. aerial distance & direction from the mining lease boundary)
S. No. Particulars Details
1. Nearest Highway SH-39 (~10.30 km in SW direction)
NH-8 (~30 km in SE direction)
2. Nearest Railway Station Beawar (~32 km in SSE direction)
3. Nearest Airport Jodhpur Airport (~118 km in WSW direction)
4. Nearest Habitation Village Garh (~0.7 km in West Direction)
5. National Park, Wild Life Sanctuaries,
Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife
corridors, Tiger/Elephant Reserves
etc. within 10 km radius study area
There is no National Park, Wild Life Sanctuaries, Biosphere
Reserves, Wildlife corridors, Tiger/Elephant Reserves etc.
within 10 km radius study area
6. Reserve/Protected Forest within 10
km radius study area
Pagra Block Reserved Forest (~8.0 km in SE Direction)
Protected Forest (~8.0 km in SW Direction)
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7. Water Bodies within 10 km radius of
the mine site
Aguna Bala (~3.5 km in ESE Direction)
Phutiya Bala (~3.5 km in East Direction)
Sukri Nadi (~4.0 km in North Direction)
Athuna Bala (~4.0 km in NE Direction)
Chhoralo Bala (~6.0 km in NE Direction)
8. Inter District Boundary Pali & Ajmer (~5.0 km in ENE Direction)
Pali & Nagaur (~6.0 km in NNE Direction)
9. Aravali Range Certificate showing No Aravali range within 10 Km radius of
the Mining Lease area has been obtained from Department
of Geology & Mines, Sojat, Pali vide their letter no.
ME/SOJAT/CC-I/ML/10/94/2884 dated 16.06.2009. Copy of
certificate is enclosed as Annexure VIII with this Final
EIA/EMP Report.
10. Seismic Zone Zone – II as per IS: 1893 (Part-I) : 2002
Source: Site Visit & Pre-feasibility Report
The map showing environmental settings within 10 km from the mine site is given on figure no 3.1.
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Figure 3.1: Map Showing Environmental Settings
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3.3 BASELINE DATA COLLECTION
Baseline environment data on various components of the environment in the study area were
collected during Post Monsoon Season (Oct. to Dec, 2017) to assess the present scenario of the
area. Details are given in the table given below:
Table-3.2
Baseline data collection
Post Monsoon season (Oct. to Dec, 2017)
S.
No.
Environmental
component
Primary data
Secondary data Parameters Frequency
Monitoring
locations Methodology
1. Land Land use and
land cover
Once in a
season
Study area Field survey Satellite image from
NRSC, Hyderabad
Soil Once in a
season
6 As per IS
2720/USDA
-
2. Meteorology
Temperature,
Relative
Humidity,
Wind Speed,
Wind
Direction, rain
fall
Hourly
1
-- IMD book
(Climatological
normals 1981-2010)
3. Air
PM10, PM2.5,
SO2 and NO2
(24 hourly),
twice a
week
7 CPCB Guidelines
/NAAQS/IS 5182
--
O3, Pb, CO,
NH3, C6H6,
BaP, As, Ni
Once in a
season
4. Noise
Leq noise
levels in dB
(A)
Once in a
season
(day & night
time)
7 CPCB Guidelines
/IS 9989
--
5. Surface Water
Parameters
as per IS
10500-2012
Once in a
season
3 IS 10500-2012 --
6. Ground Water /
Drinking water
Once in a
season
6 -
7. Biological
Environment
Flora and
fauna
Once in a
season
Study area Quadrate
method/random
sampling
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No.
Environmental
component
Primary data
Secondary data Parameters Frequency
Monitoring
locations Methodology
8. Socio- Economic
Environment
Socio-
Economic
status
Once in a
season
Study area Field survey
through
questionnaire,
group discussion
and random
sampling
• Census data, 2011
• Medical facilities
and records for Pali
• Tehsil Map
3.3.1 INSTRUMENTS USED FOR ENVIRONMENTAL BASELINE DATA COLLECTION
The following instruments were used at the site for environmental baseline data collection work.
1. Respirable Dust Sampler with attachment for gaseous Pollutants, Envirotech APM 460.
2. Fine Particulate Matter (FPM) Sampler APM 550
3. Sound Level Meter Model Envirotech SLM - 100
4. Digital D.O. Meter Model - 831 E (CPCB Kit)
5. Weather Monitoring Station Model Enviro WM 271
6. Water Level Indicator and
7. Global Positioning System (GPS).
Apart from collecting samples of air, water, noise and soil from representative sampling points
given in proceeding sections, the data on land use, vegetation and agricultural crops were also
collected by the field team through interaction with a large number of local inhabitants of the
study area and different Government departments / agencies. This provided an excellent
opportunity to the members of the field team for obtaining clear scenario of the existing
environment of the study area.
3.4 LAND USE / LAND COVER STUDY
As per ToR point no. 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.” To fulfill the requirement of the
above said ToR point the following process has been adopted:-
Development of land use & land cover map using land coordinates of the mine lease area.
Identification and marking of important basic features according to primary and secondary
data.
Evaluation of the impact on existing land use of the mine lease area.
Suggestive measures for conservation and sustainable use of land.
3.4.1 DATA USED
Current vintage data of Indian Remote Sensing Satellite RESOURCESAT-2 (L4FMX) digital FCC
(False Color Composite) has been used for preparation of Land use/ Land cover thematic map of
study area.
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Satellite image has been procured from National Remote Sensing Centre, Hyderabad. Survey of
India toposheet as a reference map on 1:50,000 scale has been used for preparation of base layer
data like road, rail network and villages for geo-referencing of satellite image.
S. No. Particulars Details
1. Satellite Image RESOURCESAT-2 (L4FMX)
2. Satellite Data Source NRSC, Hyderabad
3. SOI Toposheets No • Core Zone: G43I3
• Buffer Zone: G43I3 & G43I7
4. Software Used Earth Resources Data Analysis System (ERDAS) Imagine 9.2
3.4.2 METHODOLOGY
• Preliminary / primary data collection of the study area
• Satellite data procurement from NRSC Hyderabad
• Secondary data collection from authorized bodies
• Survey of India Toposheet (SOI)
• Cadastral / Khasra map
• GPS Coordinates of Mine Lease Boundary
• Approved Mining Maps.
• Processing of satellite data using ERDAS Imagine 9.2 and to prepare the Land use and Land
cover maps (e.g. Forest, agriculture, settlements, wasteland, water bodies etc.) by digital
image processing (DIP) technique.
• Geo-Referencing of the Survey of India Toposheet
• Geo-Referencing of satellite Imagery with the help of Geo-Referenced Toposheets
• Geo-Referenced Khasara Maps
• Enhancement of the Satellite Imagery
• Base Map layer creation (Roads, Railway, Village Names and others Secondary data etc.)
• Data analysis and Classification using Digital interpretation techniques.
• Ground truth studies or field Verification.
• Error fixing / Reclassification
• Final Map Generation
3.4.3 DETAILS OF LAND USE LAND COVER (LULC)
3.4.3.1 LAND USE AND LAND COVER CLASSES - There are the following LULC Classes:-
Water Bodies, Crop land, Fallow Land, Human Settlement, Industrial Area, Mine Quarry, Scrub
Land, Plantation, Railway Line, Road Network, Forest Land, Stony Waste Land, Open Land etc. as
per NRSC Guide Line.
Definitions of LULC Classes
(Reference- National Remote Sensing Center Guideline)
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Agriculture Land:These are the lands primarily used for farming and for production of food crops,
fiber, and other commercial and horticultural crops. It includes land under crops (Irrigated and
non-irrigated, Fallow, Plantation etc.)
Crop Land:These are the areas with standing crop as on date of satellite overpass. Cropped areas
appear in bright red to red in color with varying shape and size in a contiguous to non-contiguous
pattern. Three cropping seasons exist in India viz., Kharif (June/July-September/October), Rabi
(November-December-February-march) and Zaid (April-May).
Fallow Land:These are the lands, which are taken up for cultivation but are temporarily allowed to
rest, un-cropped for one or more seasons. Fallow land is categorized in two classes viz Current
Fallow and Long Fallow.
Current Fallow Land:These are the cropland areas, which are un-cropped during the agriculture
year under consideration as on the date of satellite overpass.
Long Fallow Land:These are the croplands areas, which are un-cropped for Two to Four agriculture
Years from the base year.
Open Scrub Land: Scrub is a vegetation found in regions with less than 100 cms of rainfall.
Therefore it indicates a dry region.
Open Land: It refers to non-built-up land with no, or with insignificant, vegetation cover.
Stony waste Land: A large area usually in arid/semi arid regions where the finer sand/soil has
blown away leaving a surface covered with boulders, stones and pebbles.
3.4.3.2 GENERATION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA
• Geo-referencing of the Survey of India Toposheet
Scanned Survey of India Toposheets were registered in geographic lat/long projection system
with the help of ERDAS imagine software and re-project in UTM WGS 84 with respective zone.
• Geo-Referencing of the Satellite Imagery
Registered Toposheet is used as a reference map for Geo-Referencing of Raw satellite
imagery by taking suitable Ground Control Points (GCP) like intersection point of railway,
Road network, Canal intersection and some other permanent features.
• Enhancement of Satellite Image
Satellite data is composed of substantial noise and haze errors due to various environmental
factors, which affect the amount of reflectance (information) that can be deciphered. Since
mapping of satellite images is based on spectral signatures, it is necessary to normalize the
redundant values into near true values. This process of deriving true reflectance values is
known as normalization. This enhances interpretability of the satellite image thereby
facilitating better identification of land features viewed on satellite imagery. Histogram
equalization and radiometric correction has been used for satellite image enhancement.
• Base Map Layer Creation
Base map has been prepared using Survey of India Toposheet as a reference map on 1:50000
scale. In base layer linear and point feature like road, rail, canal, village location and other
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secondary information have been created in vector data format with the help of ArcGIS
Software.
• Data Analysis and Classification Using Digital Interpretation Technique
Image interpretation is the process of identifying objects or conditions in images and
determining their meaning or significance. Satellite imageries are composed of array of grid,
each grid have a numeric value that is known as digital number. Smallest unit of this grid is
known as a pixel that captures reflectance of ground features represented in terms of Digital
number, which represent a specific land features.
Using image classification technique, the satellite data is converted into thematic information
map based on the user’s knowledge about the ground area.
Hybrid technique has been used i.e. visual interpretation and digital image processing for
identification of different land use and vegetation cover classes based on spectral signature
of geographic feature. Spectral signature represents various land use classes. Image
interpretation keys are developed for better Interpretation/Classification scheme which is
Shape, Size, Color, Tone, Texture Pattern, Association etc. Based on the Interpretation key
and Spectral signature, entire satellite imagery is classified in different classes like Water
Bodies, Crop land, Fallow Land, Human Settlement, Industrial Area, Mine Quarry, Scrub Land,
Plantation, Railway Line, Road Network, Forest Land, Stony Waste Land, Open Land etc.
• Ground Data Collection and Verification
Ground truth/ field verification is an important component in mapping and its validation
exercise. Utmost care and planning is required for collecting ground data and verification. To
facilitate a good ground truthing exercise the following steps were followed:
• Identifying and listing all the doubtful areas for the ground verification and referring all
such areas with respect to the toposheet to know their geographical location and
accessibility on the ground.
• Field traverse plan was prepared to cover maximum doubtful areas in the field in such a
way that each traverse covers, as many land use and land cover classes as possible, apart
from the doubtful areas.
• Sufficient numbers of points were covered for each Land Use Class as required for quality
checking as well as accuracy assessment.
• Error Fixing / Reclassification
Reclassification of Land Use classes was done on the basis of data collected / verified during
ground truthing.
• Final Map Generation
Final maps are generated for the core area as well as Buffer area. 3 Pixels are Filtered using
Clump and Eliminate Process after ensuring to maintain crucial classes of importance. Base
map layers are overlaid on the classified raster data and then thematic maps are generated on
the layout consisting of Project name, legend, source of data, Index map, scale bar and North
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3.4.4 LAND USE / LAND COVER DETAILS OF STUDY AREA
Figure 3.2: Land Use / Land Cover Map of the Study Area
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The land use and land cover details of the Study area are given in below Table:
TABLE - 3.3
Land Use / Land Cover Details of Study Area
S. No. Legend Area (in ha) Area (in %)
1. Water Bodies/Reservoirs/Pond 59.5925 0.16
2. River/Drainage 328.9525 0.88
3. Open land 241.6375 0.65
4. Stony Waste Land 6733.5125 18.12
5. Open Scrub Land 687.5475 1.85
6. Forest land 807.4525 2.17
7. Vegetation/Plantation 1331.8225 3.58
8. Fallow Land 19166.925 51.54
9. Crop land 7449 20.03
10. Human Settlement 373.705 1.00
11. Industrial Area 0 0.00
12. Mine Quarry 6.325 0.02
Total 37186.4725 100
Source: LU/LC Map of study area
3.4.5 INTERPRETATION OF THE LULC DATA
The study area mainly comprises of Fallow land (19166.925 ha) with 51.54 %, 20.03 % & 18.12 %
of area falling under Crop land & Stony waste land respectively. Water bodies and human
settlement cover 59.5925 ha and 373.705 ha area which makes 0.16 % and 1.00 % of the total
study area. River/Drainage, Forest land, Mine quarry and Vegetation/ plantation cover 0.88 %,
2.17 % , 0.02 % and 3.58 % respectively. No industrial area falls under the study area of the Mine
site.
Village Garh (~0.7 km in West Direction) is the nearest villages from the mine site.
There is no National Park, Wild Life Sanctuary, Biosphere Reserve, Protected Forest etc.
within 10 km radius of the mine site.
There is only one Pagara Block Reserved Forest (Pagara Block Reserve Forest)
and one Protected Forest within 10 km radius of the lease area.
Various mine quarries are observed within 10 km radius of the lease area.
Village Ras is the mostly populated area of buffer zone.
3.5 SEISMICITY AND FLOOD HAZARD ZONATION OF THE AREA
Many parts of the Indian subcontinent have historically high seismicity. Seven catastrophic
earthquakes of magnitude greater than 8 (Richter scale) have occurred in the western, northern
and eastern parts of India and adjacent countries in the past 100 years.
Approx. 59 % of the land area of India is vulnerable to seismic hazard damage. In India, seismic
zones are divided into four zones i.e. V, IV, III and II. Details of the seismic zones are given in below
Table.
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TABLE - 3.4
Seismic Zones in India
S. No. Seismic Zone Risk Intensity of Earthquake (on
Mercalli Intensity Scale)
1. Zone – V Very High Risk Zone IX and above
2. Zone – IV High Risk Zone VIII
3. Zone – III Moderate Risk Zone VII
4. Zone – II Low Risk Zone VI and below
Source: www.ndma.gov.in/images/guidelines/earthquakes.pdf
Rajasthan has not had a major earthquake in recent years, though small to moderate earthquake
have been felt in the state. Several faults have been identified in this region out of which many
show evidence of movement during the Holocene epoch. The Cambay Graben terminates in the
south-western part of the state. The Konoi Fault near Jaisalmer trends in a north-south direction
and was associated with the 1991 Jaisalmer earthquake. Several active faults criss-cross the
Aravalli range and lie parallel to each other. The most prominent of them is the north-south
trending Sardar Shahar Fault and the Great Boundary Fault which runs along the Chambal River
and then continues in the same direction into Uttar Pradesh. However, it must be stated that
proximity to faults does not necessarily translate into a higher hazard as compared to areas
located further away, as damage from earthquakes depends on numerous factors such as
subsurface geology as well as adherence to the building codes.
Mine site as well as study area lies in Zone - II of Seismic Zoning Map of India, updated by India
Metrological Department (IMD) and National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM), and thus
can be said to be located in an area of Low Risk Zone by national standards. Seismic Zoning Map
of India showing the mine site (Pali) is given in Figure - 3.3
Recent Earthquakes occurred in the Area are given as under:
26 January 2001 - A earthquake struck the the adjoining states of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra
and Rajasthan in India and in Sindh province, Pakistan. It had a magnitude of ML=7.7.
19 February 2004–A light earthquake struck the district of Jalore in south-eastern
Rajasthan at 08:10 AM local time causing some panic in parts of the region. It had a magnitude of
ML=4.1.
24 December 2006 - A light earthquake struck the Jaipur region in north-eastern Rajasthan on 24
December 2006 at 04:13 local time causing minor panic in the city of Jaipur. The earthquake was
felt in parts of Jaipur and Jhunjhunu districts. It had a magnitude of Mw=4.3.
9 April 2009: A moderate earthquake struck the Thar Desert near Jaisalmer in Jaisalmer district,
Rajasthan on 9 April 2009 at 07:16 AM local time. It had a magnitude of Mb=5.1 and was felt in a
large part of the region along the India-Pakistan border. Minor damage and several injuries were
reported from Jaisalmer district.
10 November 2010: A light earthquake occurred in the southern Aravalli range in Rajsamand
district, Rajasthan, on 10 November 2010 at 04:16 AM local time in India. It had a magnitude of
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Mb=4.5 and was widely felt in southern and central Rajasthan as well as in adjacent parts of
Madhya Pradesh causing widespread minor damage as well as one injury.
29 January 2016: Mild tremors were felt in Jaipur in Rajasthan on Friday morning. There were no
reports of any casualty or damage to property. Jaipur lies in Seismic Zone 2, which is considered to
be a low damage risk zone. It had a magnitude of Mb=5.2
According to the “Vulnerability Atlas - 2nd Edition; Peer Group, Ministry of Health (MoH) and UPA;
based on digitized data of SOI, GOI; Seismic Zones of India Map, IS 1893 – 2002, BIS, GOI,
Seismotectonic Atlas of India and its environs, GIS, GOI” (as shown in Figure-3.3) the project site falls
in Seismic zone II i.e. Low Damage Risk Zone.
(Source - http://asc-india.org/seismi/seis-Rajasthan.htm)
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Figure 3.3: Seismic Zone Map
Mine Site
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3.6 FLOOD HAZARD ZONATION OF THE AREA
As per the “Vulnerability Atlas - 2nd Edition; Peer Group, Ministry of Housing (MoH) and UPA
(Urban Povery Alleviation); based on digitized data of SOI, GOI; Flood Atlas, Task Force Report,
C.W.C., GOI” the mine site does not fall under “area liable to flood”. Flood Hazard Zonation Map
showing the mine site is given in Figure - 3.4.
Figure 3.4: Flood Hazard Zonation Map of the Area
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3.7 TOPOGRAPHY & DRAINAGE PATTERN
Topography: The topography of the area is hilly and undulating. There are massive hill trending
NNE-SSW. The general ground level of the area is 405 m AMSL while maximum elevation is 505 m
AMSL & minimum RL of the Mining Lease area is 395 m AMSL.
Drainage Pattern: The area is devoid of perennial streams/rivers. A few nallas cut their course
through alluvial formations. There is no perennial surface water body exists in the study area
except some small water bodies i.e. Phutiya bala, Aguna bala, Athuna Bala, Sukri river, Chhoralo
bala etc. The river is seasonal and flows only during heavy rains. Few rivulets in the area which
originate during monsoon often find their way through depressions and lose their run off later
within a few kilometers.
3.8 CLIMATE AND RAINFALL
Climate of Pali is classified as tropical with maximum temperature of 41.9°C in May and minimum
temperature of 12.7°C in Dec. The summers here have a good deal of rainfall, while the winters
have very little. Temperatures begin to rise in February. May is the hottest month with a mean
maximum temperature of 41.9 °C and minimum of 28 °C.
Monsoon marks the rainy season, lasting form June to September, bringing most of the rainfall to
the region. The average annual rainfall is about 455 mm in Tehsil jaitaran and 525 in District Pali.
The humidity is relatively more during the rainy season.
The annual Rainfall data of the area for last 10 years is as mentioned in below:
TABLE - 3.5
Rainfall Data for last 14 Years
S.No. Year Annual Rainfall (mm)
District Pali Tehsil Jaitaran
1. 2004 360 391
2. 2005 358 304
3. 2006 533 368
4. 2007 444 585
5. 2008 281 431
6. 2009 271 229
7. 2010 580 571
8. 2011 659 640
9. 2012 506 412
10. 2013 539 583
11. 2014 538 557
12. 2015 572 394
13. 2016 882 -
14. 2017 823 -
Average 525 455
Source: India Meteorological Department (IMD) and Tehsil Office, Jaitaran
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3.9 LIST OF INDUSTRIES / MINES IN STUDY AREA
No industries are present within the 10 km radius of the Mining Lease.
3.10 METEOROLOGY
Meteorology plays a vital role in determining the transport and diffusion pattern of air pollutants
released into atmosphere. The principal variables include horizontal convective transport (average
wind speed and direction), vertical convective transport (atmospheric stability) and topography of
the area.
Meteorological characteristics of an area are very much important in assessing possible
environmental impacts and in preparing environmental management plan.
Since meteorological factors show wide fluctuations with time, meaningful interpretation can be
drawn only from long-term reliable data. Such source of data is India Meteorological Department
(IMD), which maintains a network of meteorological stations at several important locations.
The nearest IMD stations to the mine site is located in Ajmer. Based on the previous IMD data
[Climatological Normals (1981-2010)], the pre-dominant wind direction (seasonal as well as annual)
was considered. As per the data, pre-dominant wind direction throughtout study period was
observed from North, according to which, the locations for ambient air quality monitoring were
selected. Windrose prepared for the study period is given in Figure 3.5.
3.10.1 MICRO-METEOROLOGY AT SITE
Meteorological station was set-up at site to record meteorological parameters like wind speed,
wind direction etc. during Post Monsoon Season (Oct. to Dec, 2017) which has enabled in
identifying the influence of meteorology on the air quality of the area. Based on the collected
meteorological data, relative percentage frequencies of different wind directions were calculated
and plotted as wind rose diagrams. Maximum and minimum temperatures including percentage
relative humidity were also recorded simultaneously.
It was observed that the predominant over all wind patterns for the study period was North
direction.
Summary of the micro-meteorology at site is given in Table - 3.6. Detailed site specific micro-
meteorological Data has been enclosed as Annexure –IX with this Final EIA / EMP Report.
TABLE - 3.6
Micro-Meteorology at Site
Study Period: Post Monsoon Season (Oct. to Dec, 2017)
Month Temperature (OC) Relative Humidity (%) Wind Speed (m / sec.)
Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min.
October, 2017 37.6 16.2 50 28 5.2 0.1
November, 2017 34.9 10.7 54 29 5.2 0.1
December, 2017 30.1 6.3 60 32 5.3 0.1
Source: Meteorological Station at Site
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Figure 3.5: Windrose for study period
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3.11 AMBIENT AIR ENVIRONMENT
Ambient air quality monitoring has been carried out within the study area to determine the
baseline concentration of various air pollutants in the ambient air. It helps in providing a data base
for predicting impact on the surrounding area due to a project activity. It will also be useful in
ascertaining the quality of air environment in conformity to standards of the ambient air quality
during operation phase of project.
Monitoring Schedule
Air quality monitoring has been carried out at 7 locations for 24 hours (twice a week) for three
months (26 observations for one location).
Parameters monitored are:
• Sulphur Dioxide (SO2)
• Nitrogen dioxide (NO2)
• Particulate Matter (PM10 and PM2.5)
The details of measurement methodology and test procedure are given in Chapter - VI
(Environmental Monitoring Programme) of this report.
The sources of air pollution in the region are dust rising from unpaved roads, domestic fuel
burning, vehicular traffic etc.
Sampling Locations
Sampling locations were selected for AAQ Monitoring keeping in view the pre-dominant wind
direction prevailing in the area based on the previous IMD source.
Monitoring stations selected for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring during the study period are given
in Table no 3.7.
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Table - 3.7
Locations of Ambient Air Quality and Noise level Monitoring Stations
Station
Code
Monitoring stations Coordinates Distance & direction
from mine site
Selection Criteria
SAN1 Mine Site 26°23'50.04"N
74° 14'24.21"E
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SAN2 Near Mine Site 26°22'48.3"N
74°14'57.6"E
~0.5 km (South) Falls in downwind direction
SAN3 Village Kuraki 26°26'01.37"N
74°14'53.58"E
~5.0 km (North) • Falls in Upwind direction
• Near Sukri River
SAN4 Village Sewariya 26°21'29.66"N
74° 14'40.82"E
~4.0 km (South) • Falls in downwind direction
• Falls in transportation Route
from mine to plant
SAN5 Near Village Garh 26°23'32.0"N
74° 12'58.2"E
~0.8 km (SW) Habitation in study area
SAN6 Village Motiya (Earlier
Maohangarh)
26°25'19.57"N
74° 16'27.66"E
~4.0 km (NE) Habitation in study area
SAN7 Village Bhumbaliya 26°23'45.33"N
74° 07'55.87"E
~9.0 km (West) Habitation in study area
Source: SOI Toposheet and field Survey
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Figure 3.6 Key Plan showing Ambient Air quality and Noise Level monitoring Locations
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Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Table - 3.8 shows the maximum and minimum concentration of the air pollutants monitored at
different locations (as mentioned in Table - 3.7) during the study period. All 26 observations of
pollutants for each location are detailed in Ambient Air Quality Monitoring data enclosed as
Annexure X along with this report.
TABLE - 3.8
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Results
Study Period: Post Monsoon Season (Oct. to Dec, 2017)
(Unit in µg/m3)
Station
code
Sampling Location PM2.5 PM10 NO2 SO2
Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min.
SAN1 Mine Site 41.7 30.2 81.3 62.7 20.8 15.5 12.6 8.3
SAN2 Near Mine Site 27.4 19.5 61.6 49.0 14.1 8.2 8.5 6.0
SAN3 Village Kuraki 46.0 32.6 85.9 66.6 19.9 13.6 11.1 9.1
SAN4 Village Sewariya 38.8 27.4 79.6 60.4 17.4 11.3 10.7 7.5
SAN5 Near Village Garh 34.1 24.7 69.0 53.8 16.6 10.9 8.9 7.3
SAN6 Village Motiya (Earlier Maohangarh) 36.6 25.8 73.3 54.7 15.6 9.6 8.3 6.8
SAN7 Village Bhumbaliya 33.7 21.3 76.4 55.5 17.2 11.2 9.8 7.1
NAAQS*(24 hours) 60 100 80 80
Average Annual 40 60 40 50
Source: AAQM Results
*NAAQS - National Ambient Air Quality Standards; Schedule-VII, [Rule 3 (3B)], [Part-II-sec.-3(i)] 16.11.2009
As per the ToR Letter issued by MoEFCC, New Delhi, vide letter no. J-11015/82/2017-IA.II (M) dated
28.09.2017 remaining 8 parameters (viz. O3, Pb, CO, NH3, C6H6, BaP, As, Ni) of Ambient air, as per
NAAQS, 2009 were also monitored once and were found far below the prescribed standards.
Monitoring results are given as under:
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TABLE - 3.9
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Results
Study Period: Post Monsoon Season (Oct. to Dec, 2017)
Station
Code
Sampling location CO (mg/m3) Ozone Pb
Ammoni
a
Benzene
(µg/m3)
B(a)P
(ng/m3)
As
(ng/m3)
Ni
(ng/m3)
SAN1 Mine Site 0.55 9.12 0.16 7.16 ND ND 5.01 6.18
SAN2 Near Mine Site BDL (DL 0.5)
6.54 1.00 5.13 ND ND 2.66 4.00
SAN3 Village Kuraki BDL (DL 0.5)
4.44 0.04 2.50 ND ND 0.54 1.26
SAN4 Village Sewariya BDL (DL 0.5)
5.12 0.06 3.69 ND ND 0.89 2.51
SAN5 Near Village Garh BDL (DL 0.5)
3.20 0.05 2.10 ND ND 0.50 1.00
SAN6 Village Motiya
(Earlier
Maohangarh)
BDL (DL 0.5)
5.64 0.05 3.34 ND ND 1.02 2.40
SAN7 Village Bhumbaliya BDL (DL 0.5)
4.56 0.06 3.24 ND ND 0.88 1.64
Detection Limit 0.5 1.0 0.02 1.0 1.0 0.5 0.5 1.0
Annual Average *02 *100 0.50 100 05 01 06 20
24 hours **04 **180 1.0 400 - - - -
*8 hourly monitored values
**1 hourly monitored values
Source: AAQM Results.
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3.11.1 NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS
Table - 3.10 shows the NAAQS prescribed by CPCB.
TABLE - 3.10 National Ambient Air Quality Standards
S. No. Pollutant Time Weighted Average
Concentration in Ambient Air Method of Measurement
Industrial Area, Residential Rural and Other Areas
Ecologically Sensitive Area
(Notified by Central Govt.)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
1 Sulphur Dioxide
(SO2), µg/m3
Annual Average *
24 hours **
50
80
20
80
1. Improved West and Gaeke Method.
2. Ultraviolet fluorescence.
2 Oxides of Nitrogen as NO2, µg/m3
Annual Average *
24 hours **
40
80
30
80
1. Modified Jacob andHochheiser (Na-Arsenite) Method.
2. Chemiluminescence (Gas phase).
3 Particulate Matter (size less than 10 µm) or PM10, µg/m3
Annual Average *
24 Hours **
60
100
60
100
1. Gravimetric,
2. TOEM,
3. Beta attenuation.
4 Particulate Matter (size less than 2.5 µm) or PM2.5, µg/m3
Annual Average*
24 Hours **
40
60
40
60
1. Gravimetric,
2. TOEM,
3. Beta attenuation.
5 Ozone (O3), µg/m3 8 Hours **
1 Hours *
100
180
100
180
1. UV Photometric,
2. Chemilminescence,
3. Chemical Method.
6 Lead (Pb), µg/m3 Annual Average *
24 Hours **
0.50
1.0
0.50
1.0
1. AAS/ICP Method after sampling on EPM 2000 or equivalent filter paper.
2. ED-XRF using Teflon filter.
7 Carbon Monoxide (CO), mg/m3
8 Hours**
1 Hours
02
04
02
04
Non Depressive Infrared (NDIR) Spectroscopy.
8 Ammonia (NH3), µg/m3
Annual Average*
24 hours **
100
400
100
400
1. Chemiluminescence (Gas phase).
2. Indophenol blue method.
9 Benzene (C6H6), µg/m3
Annual Average*
05 05 1. Gas Chromatography based continuous analyzer,
2. Adsorption and Desorption followed by GC analysis.
10 Benzo (α) Pyrene (BaP)- Particulate Phase only, ng/m3
Annual Average*
01 01 Solvent extraction followed by HPLC’GC analysis.
11 Arsenic (As), ng/m3 Annual Average*
06 06 AAS/ICP Method after sampling on EPM 2000 or equivalent filter paper.
12 Nickel (Ni), ng/m3 Annual Average*
20 20 AAS/ICP Method after sampling on EPM 2000 or equivalent filter paper.
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* Annual arithmetic mean of minimum 104 measurements in a year at a particular site taken twice a
week 24 hourly at uniform intervals.
** 24 hourly or 08 hourly or 01 hourly monitored values, as applicable, shall be complied with 98% of
the time in a year. 2% of the time, they may exceed the limits but not on two consecutive days of
monitoring.
Note: Whenever and wherever monitoring results on two consecutive days of monitoring exceed
the limits specified above for the respective category, it was considered as adequate reason to
institute regular or continuous monitoring and investigation.
3.11.2 INTERPRETATON OF AAQM RESULTS
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring reveals that the concentrations of PM10 and PM2.5 for all the 7
AAQM stations were found between 49.0 to 85.9 µg/m3 and 19.5 to 46.0 µg/m3, respectively.
As far as the gaseous pollutants SO2 and NO2 are concerned, the prescribed CPCB limit of 80
µg/m3 has never surpassed at any station. The concentrations of SO2 and NO2 were found to be in
range of 6.0 to 12.6 µg/m3 and 8.2 to 20.8 µg/m3 respectively. CO concentration was also found
within limits.
AAQ parameters in the study area have been found well within prescribed norms; though the
values were found more for the Village Kurki and at Mine Site (183.53 ha) because of the various
mining activities like drilling, blasting, transporation of limestone, etc. at mine site whereas in
Village Kurki due to vehicular activity.
Minimum values were obtained for the location selected near Mine site due to the absence of any
major industrial establishment nearby and average population density.
There will be increase in pollution level due to the proposed expansion in mining project and there
may be impact on nearby habitation i.e. Village Garh (~0.7 km in West Direction). Impact
assessment and mitigation measures suggested for the same have been detailed in Chapter IV of
this Final EIA/EMP Report.
3.11.3 CHEMICAL COMPOSITION FOR RSPM
RSPM is “defined as the component of inhaled Respirable dust small enough to reach the
pulmonary or alveolar region of the lung”.
Classification of RSPM
Classification Type of particles Size of the particles
PM10 Inhalable particles ≤10µm
PM2.5 Fine particles ≤2.5µm
The composition of particulate matter includes Silica (SiO2), Calcium (Ca), Magnesium (Mg), Iron
(Fe), Aluminium (Al), Sodium (Na) Potassium (K), Manganese (Mn), Chromium (Cr), Nickel (Ni),
Zinc (Zn), Copper (Cu), Cobalt (Co), Lead (Pb), Mercury (Hg) & Cadmium (Cd) etc. percentage of
Free silica in particulate matters is 1.15%.
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Table -3. 11
Chemical Characterization of RSPM
S.No. IONS QUANTITY (µg/m3)
1. Free Silica (SiO2)% 1.15
2. Calcium (Ca) 12.8
3. Magnesium (Mg) 7.4
4. Iron (Fe) 2.9
5. Aluminium (Al) 2.6
6. Sodium (Na) 4.8
7. Potassium (K) 3.2
8. Manganese (Mn) 3.7
9. Chromium (Cr) 0.52
10. Nickel (Ni) 0.02
11. Zinc (Zn) 1.9
12. Copper (Cu) 0.6
13. Cobalt (Co) 0.56
14. Lead (Pb) 0.25
15. Mercury (Hg) BDL*
16. Cadmium (Cd) BDL*
*BDL – Below Detectable Limit, *DL – Detection Limit
3.12 NOISE ENVIRONMENT
Noise is often defined as unwanted sound, interferes with speech communication, causes
annoyance, distracts from work, and disturbs sleep, thus deteriorating quality of human
environment.
Source of Noise
There are several sources of noise in the 10 km radius of study area, which contributes to the local
noise level of the area. Ambient noise sources in the vicinity of the project include the noise from
traffic on road, mining activities, human activities in villages and agricultural fields.
Sampling Schedule
Noise level monitoring was carried out at 7 locations during the day and night time once in the
study period.
Sampling Locations
Locations / stations selected for noise level monitoring are given in Table - 3.7.
Ambient Noise Level Monitoring
Ambient noise levels monitoring results monitored at different locations (as mentioned in Table -
3.7) during the study period are given in Table - 3.12.
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TABLE - 3.12
Ambient Noise Level Monitoring Results
Study Period: Post Monsoon Season (Oct. to Dec, 2017)
Station
Code Sampling Locations
Noise Levels dB Leq (A)
Day Time
(6:00 am to 10:00 pm)
Night Time
(10:00 pm to 6:00 am)
SAN 1 Mine Site 62.6 49.5
SAN 2 Near Mine Site 54.7 44.1
SAN 3 Village Kuraki 53.7 43.8
SAN 4 Village Sewariya 53.8 43.6
SAN 5 Near Village Garh 53.0 43.3
SAN 6 Village Motiya (Earlier Maohangarh) 54.6 44.1
SAN 7 Village Bhumbaliya 54.1 44.8
Source: Ambient Noise Level Monitoring
CPCB Noise Standards are given in Table - 3.13.
TABLE - 3.13
CPCB Noise Standards
Area Code Category of Area Limits in Leq. dB (A)
Day Time (06.00 am–10.00 pm) Night Time (10.00 pm–6.00 am)
(A) Industrial Area 75 70
(B) Commercial Area 65 55
(C) Residential Area 55 45
(D) Silence Zone 50 40
1. Day Time is from 6.00 AM to 10.00 PM.
2. Night Time is reckoned between 10.00 PM to 6.00 AM.
3. Silence Zone is defined as an area up to 100m around premises of Hospitals, Educational Institutions and Courts. Use of vehicle horn, loudspeaker and bursting of crackers is banned in these zones.
Note: Mixed categories of areas be declared as one of the four above mentioned categories by the competent Authority and the corresponding standards shall apply
Source: Central Pollution Control Board Norms
3.12.1 INTERPRETATON OF NOISE RESULTS
Ambient noise levels were measured at 7 locations in and around the mine site. Noise levels varied
from 53.0 to 62.6 Leq dB (A) during day time and from 43.3 to 49.5 Leq dB(A) during night time.
From the above study and discussions, it can be concluded that noise levels in the study area are
well within the prescribed limits as prescribed by the CPCB.
Maximum noise levels during day time as well as during night time were observed at Mine Site due
to existing Mining Activities. Whereas, the minimum noise levels were found near Village Garh, as
there is no major source of noise pollution and no major roads were found near the village.
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Due to expected increase in noise level, due to the proposed expansion project, there may be
impact on nearby habitation. Impact assessment and mitigation measures suggested for the same
have been detailed in Chapter IV of this report.
3.13 WATER ENVIRONMENT
(A) Type of sampling
Grab sampling has been done as single sample collected at a specific spot and at a site over a
short period of time, grab samples are taken at a single selected location, depth and time.
(b) Sampling method
Sample were collected manually from various type of sampling location by method described
below-
Surface Water: The samples were collected from village ponds.
Drinking Water / Ground water: samples have been collected from hand pumps & Bore wells
in the study area.
3.13.1 SURFACE WATER
There is no perennial surface water body exists in the study area except some small water bodies
i.e. Phutiya bala, Aguna bala, Athuna Bala, Sukri river, Chhoralo bala etc.
Surface Water samples were collected from 3 surface water bodies during the survey in the study
area. Details of the Surface water sampling location are given in Table no. 3.14.
TABLE - 3.14
Surface Water Sampling Stations
Study Period – Post Monsoon Season (Oct. to Dec, 2017)
Station
Code
Sampling Locations Coordinates
Distance & Direction
Distance Direction
SW1 Pond at Village Kotariya 26°23'40.00"N
74° 15'31.38"E ~2.0 km East
SW2 Pond at Village Dhaneriya 26°25'15.42"N
74°10'48.44"E ~5.5 km NW
SW3 Pond at Village Bhumbaliya 26°23'48.10"N
74°07'57.85"E ~9.0 km West
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Table 3.15
Surface Water Analysis
Study Period: Post Monsoon Season (October to December, 2017)
S. No. Parameters Unit Pond at Village
Kotariya
Pond at Village
Dhaneriya
Pond at Village
Bhumbaliya
1. pH (at 25°C) -- 7.41 7.67 6.86
2. Colour Hazen
Unit
BDL(DL 5.0 Hazen) BDL (DL5.0 Hazen)
BDL (DL5.0 Hazen)
3. Turbidity NTU BDL(DL 1.0 NTU) BDL(DL 1.0 NTU) BDL(DL 1.0 NTU)
4. Odour -- Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable
5. Taste -- Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable
6. Total Hardness as CaCO3 mg/l 76.04 300.20 112.15
7. Calcium as Ca mg/l 24.05 83.37 38.86
8. Alkalinity as CaCO3 mg/l 33.60 76.80 43.20
9. Chloride as Cl mg/l 53.48 79.35 39.78
10. Magnesium as Mg mg/l 3.89 22.35 3.69
11. Total Dissolved Solids mg/l 172.00 315.00 145.00
12. Sulphate as SO4 mg/l 12.62 7.79 4.43
13. Fluoride as F mg/l 0.37 0.10 BDL (DL 0.05 mg/l)
14. Nitrate as NO3 mg/l 1.88 2.51 0.79
15. Iron as Fe mg/l 0.04 0.06 BDL (DL 0.02 mg/l)
16. Total suspended solid mg/l 5.0 4.0 4.0
17. BOD mg/l 22.80 18.10 16.20
18. COD mg/l 65.80 61.20 57.20
19. Sodium as Na mg/l 10.60 13.80 7.26
20. Potassium as K mg/l 0.56 0.64 0.58
21. Conductivity µS/cm 198.00 380.00 165.00
22. Dissolve Oxygen mg/l 5.40 5.60 5.70
Source: Surface Water analysis report
Interpretaton Of Surface Water Quality Results
The Surface water sample collected from 3 surface water bodies was found potable as per the
drinking water standards IS – 10500 : 2012. Ranges observed for some of the Surface water quality
parameters are given as under:-
The pH of collected water samples varies from 6.86 to 7.67.
Total hardness varies from 76.04 mg/l to 300.20 mg/l
Total dissolved solids vary from 145 mg/l to 315 mg/l
BOD varies from 16.20 mg/l to 22.80 mg/l
COD varies from 57.20 mg/l to 65.80 mg/l
Some of the parameters like Colour (DL 5.0 Hazen), turbidity (DL 1.0 NTU), Residual free Chlorine
(DL 0.20 mg/l), Cyanide as CN (DL 0.2 mg/l), Iron as Fe (DL 0.02 mg/l), Aluminium as Al (DL 0.03
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mg/l), Boron (DL 0.02 mg/l), Phenolic Compounds (DL 0.001 mg/l), Anionic Detergents as MBAS
(DL 0.02 mg/l), Hexa Chromium as Cr+6 (DL 0.03 mg/l), Zinc as Zn ( DL 0.1mg/l), Copper as Cu (DL
0.02 mg/l), Manganese as Mn (DL 0.10 mg/l), Lead as Pb (DL 0.008 mg/l), Selenium as Se (DL 0.001
mg/l), Fluoride as F (DL 0.05 mg/l) Nitrate as NO3 (DL 0.05 mg/l), Manganese as Mn (DL 0.10 mg/l),
Nickel (DL 0.005 mg/l) were analysed and not detected. Other than the above, Total Coliform & E-
Coli were absent in the samples analysed.
3.13.2 GROUND WATER QUALITY
Ground water as well as drinking water samples were collected from the available water
resources around the mine site i.e. hand Pump and Bore wells. The samples were collected and
tested from different sites. The quality of ground water was studied by collecting 6 water
samples. The water sampling stations from representative borewells. Details of ground water
sampling locations and their distance and directions are given in Table - 3.16. Ground water
analysis results are given in Table - 3.17.
TABLE - 3.16
Ground Water Sampling Stations
Station
code
Sampling Locations Coordinates
Distance & direction from mine site
Distance Direction
SGWS1 Near Mine Site 26°24'08.77"N
74°15'0.48"E ~0.5 km NE
SGWS2 Village Kuraki 26°26'13.15"N
74° 15'07.64"E ~4.5 km NNE
SGWS3 Village Chainpura 26°20'38.14"N
74° 13'04.89"E ~5.0 km SSW
SGWS4 Village Bhumbhaliya 26°23'47.22"N
74° 07'49.02"E ~9.5 km West
SGWS5 Village Kotariya 26°24'13.55"N
74° 16'5.84"E ~2.5 km East
SGWS6 Village Gurah 26°20'59.92"N
74°15'55.16"E ~5.5 km SSE
Source: SOI Toposheet& field Survey
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Figure 3.7 : Key Plan showing Surface water, Ground Water & Soil Sampling Locations
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TABLE - 3.17
Ground Water Analysis
S.
No Parameter Near Mine Site Village Kuraki Village Chainpura
Village
Bhumbhaliya Village Kotariya Village Gurah
Specification as per IS 10500- 2012
Desirable
limits
Permissible limit
(Max.)
1. pH (at 25°C) 7.52 7.38 7.40 7.69 7.82 7.46 6.5 to 8.5 No Relaxation
2. Colour BDL (DL 5Hazen) BDL (DL 5Hazen) BDL (DL 5Hazen) BDL (DL 5Hazen) BDL (DL 5Hazen) BDL (DL 5Hazen) 5 15
3. Turbidity BDL (DL 1.0 NTU ) BDL (DL 1.0 NTU ) BDL (DL 1.0 NTU ) BDL (DL 1.0 NTU ) BDL (DL 1.0 NTU ) BDL (DL 1.0 NTU ) 1 5
4. Odour Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable
5. Taste Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable
6. Total Hardness as CaCO3 408.00 280.00 424.00 304.00 268.00 924.00 200 600
7. Calcium as Ca 124.59 98.86 135.94 73.75 78.56 270.94 75 200
8. Alkalinity as CaCO3 328.10 244.58 398.80 298.80 313.74 318.72 200 600
9. Chloride as Cl 262.10 179.78 253.27 504.86 254.79 383.54 250 1000
10. Magnesium as Mg 23.61 8.05 12.61 29.16 17.48 60.26 30 100
11. Total Dissolved Solids 832.00 148.00 887.00 926.00 835.00 1350.00 500 2000
12. Sulphate as SO4 36.21 17.30 26.82 37.06 30.52 85.59 200 400
13. Fluoride as F 0.52 0.31 0.60 0.86 0.56 1.32 1 1.5
14. Nitrate as NO3-N 3.79 1.16 1.95 4.20 1.65 6.24 45 No Relaxation
15. Iron as Fe 0.16 0.12 0.30 0.14 0.20 0.15 1.0 No Relaxation
16. Sodium as Na 164.32 16.20 173.80 76.20 34.80 181.20 -- --
17. Potassium as K 1.60 0.70 2.20 2.86 1.70 4.60 -- --
18. Conductivity 1360.00 228.00 1395.00 1435.00 1374.00 2146.0 -- --
Source: Ground Water analysis report
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3.13.3 INTERPRETATON OF GROUND WATER QUALITY RESULTS
The ground water /drinking water samples were collected from 6 locations, the ground water was
found potable. Ranges observed for some of the ground water quality parameters are given as
under:-
The pH of collected water samples varied from 7.38 to 7.82.
Total hardness varied from 268.0 mg/l to 924.0 mg/l
Total dissolved solids varied from 148.0 mg/l to 1350.0 mg/l
The water samples contain, chloride from 179.78 to 504.86 mg/l, SO4 varied from 17.30 to
85.59 mg/l, Ca from 73.75 to 270.94 mg/l, Mg varied from 8.05 to 60.26 mg/l.
Some of the parameters like Turbidity (NTU) (DL 1.0 NTU), Cyanide as CN (DL 0.02 mg/l),
Aluminium as Al (DL 0.03 mg/l), Boron (DL 0.20 mg/l), Phenolic Compounds (DL 0.001 mg/l),
Anoionic Detergents as MBAS (DL 0.02 mg/l), Hexa Chromium as Cr+6 (DL 0.03 mg/l), Zinc as Zn
(DL 0.1 mg/l), Copper as Cu (DL 0.02 mg/l), Manganese as Mn (DL 0.10 mg/l), Cadmium Cd (DL
0.0005 mg/l), Lead as Pb (DL 0.008 mg/l), Arsenic as As (DL 0.0005 mg/l), Mercury as Hg (DL 0.001
mg/l), Chromium as Cr (DL 0.002 mg/l), Phosphate as PO4 (mg/l)(DL 0.02 mg/l) & Nickel as Ni (DL
0.005 mg/l) were analysed and not detected. Other than the above, Total Coliform & E-Coli were
absent in the samples analysed.
No adverse impact on water quality is envisaged due to the proposed expansion project as there
is no surface water body exists within the lease area and no waste water will be discharged out
side lease boundary.
3.14 SOIL ENVIRONMENT
3.14.1 SOIL QUALITY AND CHARACTERISTICS
The information on soil quality has been arrived by collection and analysis of soil samples from
representative locations.
In order to assess the base line characteristics of soil profile of the area representing project and
nearby areas, the samples were analyzed for key and chemical parameters.
The sampling locations were finalized with the following considerations:
• To enable information on baseline characteristics and,
• To determine the impact of mining activities on soil characteristics.
• To determine the type of plantation
Representative soil samples were collected from 6 different specified locations within the study
area of the mine site. Standard operating procedures were followed for the sampling and analysis
of physico-chemical parameters.
Location of soil sampling stations is given in Table – 3.18 and shown in figure no. 3.7
Soil analysis results are given in Table - 3.19 and Standard Soil Classification is given in Table – 3.20
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TABLE - 3.18
Soil Sampling Stations
Study Period – Post Monsoon Season, (October to December 2017)
Station
code
Sampling Locations Coordinates
Distance & direction from mine site
Distance Direction
SGWS1 Near Mine Site 26°23'49.96"N
74°14'21.55"E ~0.5 km NE
SGWS2 Village Kuraki 26°26'7.10"N
74° 15'24.78"E ~4.5 km NNE
SGWS3 Village Chainpura 26°20'21.96"N
74° 13'16.84"E ~5.0 km SSW
SGWS4 Village Bhumbhaliya 26°23'52.68"N
74° 08'9.75"E ~9.5 km West
SGWS5 Village Kotariya 26°24'38.58"N
74° 15'42.96"E ~2.5 km East
SGWS6 Village Gurah 26°21'1.60"N
74°16'27.42"E ~5.5 km SSE
Source: SOI Toposheet & field survey
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TABLE - 3.19 Soil Quality Analysis Results
Study Period –Post – Monsoon Season (October to December , 2017)
S. N0. PARAMETERS Sampling Locations
Unit Near Mine Site Village Kuraki Village Chainpura Vill Bhumbhaliya Village Kotariya Village Gurah
1. pH (at 25°C) (1:2.5 soil water sus.) - 7.75 7.61 7.49 7.32 7.22 7.22
2. Conductivity (1:2 soil water sus.) mS/cm 0.49 0.46 0.34 0.29 0.40 0.29
3. Soil Texture - Silty Clay Loam Sandy Loam Silty Clay Loam Silty Clay Loam Silty Clay Loam Silty Clay Loam
4. Colour - Brown Brown Brown Brown Brown Brown
5. Water holding capacity % 22.44 21.37 21.69 24.58 26.24 27.53
6. Bulk density gm/cc 0.70 0.60 0.68 0.64 0.66 0.69
7. Chloride mg/kg 28.17 56.28 63.47 27.43 33.94 18.30
8. Calcium as Ca mg/kg 630.46 561.12 284.17 742.05 841.68 480.96
9. Sodium as Na mg/kg 93.68 90.01 57.80 96.01 90.44 135.44
10. Available Potassium as K kg. /hec 245.00 211.27 260.40 230.60 191.72 251.92
11. Organic matter % 1.08 0.76 1.07 1.04 0.92 0.59
12. Magnesium as Mg mg/kg 7.30 17.02 12.16 44.87 63.23 59.03
13. Available Nitrogen as N kg. /hec 189.62 130.36 248.87 179.74 134.76 124.36
14. Available Phosphorus kg. /hec 21.20 51.44 28.09 87.28 281.78 64.43
15. Total Zinc as Zn mg/kg 23.36 14.16 28.04 16.72 8.42 12.46
16. Total Manganese as Mn mg/kg 186.92 206.20 176.24 127.55 127.55 200.20
17. Total Chromium as Cr mg/kg 2.10 2.57 1.45 2.05 2.05 1.88
18. Total Lead as Pb mg/kg 1.48 2.34 1.47 2.46 2.46 2.10
19. Total Cadmium as Cd mg/kg 2.10 2.30 2.04 1.60 1.65 3.45
20. Total Copper as Cu mg/kg 12.15 6.48 5.66 3.65 3.56 6.01
21. Organic Carbon % 0.62 0.44 0.62 0.60 0.53 0.34
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TABLE - 3.20
Standard Soil Classification
S. No. Parameters Classification
1. pH <4.5 extremely acidic
4.51 – 5.0 very strong acidic
5.01 – 5.5 strongly acidic
5.51-6.0 moderately acidic
6.1 – 6.5 slightly acidic
6.51.7.3 Neutral
7.31-7.8 slightly alkaline
7.81-8.5 moderately alkaline
8.51 – 9.0 strongly alkaline
>9.0 Very strongly alkaline
2. Salinity Electrical Conductivity (mho/cm) Up to 1.0 average
1-2 harmful to germination
2-3 harmful to crops
3. Nitrogen (kg/ha) Up to 50 very less
51-100 less
110-150 good
151-300 better
>300 sufficient
4. Phosphorus (kg/ha) Up to 15 very less
15 – 30 less
31-50 medium
51-65 on average sufficient
66-80 sufficient
>80 more than sufficient
5. Potassium (kg/ha) 0-120 very less
120-180 less
180-240 medium
241-300 average
301-360 better
>360 more than sufficient
Source: Handbook of Agriculture published by Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR).
3.14.2 INTERPRETATON OF SOIL QUALITY RESULTS
Samples collected from identified locations indicate pH value ranging from 7.22 to 7.75. the soil
texture is silty clay loam. Organic Matter ranged from 0.59 % to 1.08 % in the soil samples. Nitrogen
is found to be in moderate amount as it ranged from 124.36 kg/ha to 248.87 kg/ha and
Phosphorous in less amount i.e. from 21.20 kg/ha to 281.78 kg/ha, whereas the Potassium is found
to be ranging from 191.72 kg/ha to 260.40 kg/ha.
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3.15 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT
Biological study of the study are has been carried out. Details of the impact on surrounding
wildlife & Mitigative measures along with cost implications have been addressed in study report.
Details of vegetation in RF/PF has also included in the report.
There is no National Park, Wildlife Sanctuary, Biosphere Reserves, Tiger Reserves, and Wildlife
Corridors etc. within 10 km radius of the mining lease area. One Pagara Block Reserve Forest and
one Protected Forest falls with in 10 km radius study area. Letter along with authenticated
location map has been received from Deputy conservator of Forest, Pali vide letter No./F()
DCF/Survey/2018-19/3681 dated 02.07.2018.
Authentication of list of flora & fauna has been obtained from Dy Conservator of Forest vide letter
No./F() DCF/Survey/2018-19/3681 dated 02.07.2018. As per authenticated list of flora & Flora and
Field study report, two scheduled –I Species i.e. Monitor lizard (Varanus bengalensis) & Indian
Peafowl (Pavo cristatus) were found within 10 km radius of the Mining Lease area.
Conservation plan for Two schedule I specie i.e. Monitor lizard & Indian Peafowl along with
biological study report has been approved from Dy Conservator of Forest vide letter No./F()
DCF/Survey/2018-19/3681 dated 02.07.2018. Copy of same is enclosed as Annexure IV with this Final
EIA/EMP report.
3.16 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
3.16.1 INTRODCUTION
An essential part of environmental study is socio-economic environment incorporating various
facts related to socio-economic conditions in the area, which deals with the total environment.
Socio economic study includes demographic structure of the area, provision of basic amenities
viz., housing, education, health and medical services, occupation, water supply, sanitation,
communication, transportation, prevailing diseases pattern as well as feature of aesthetic
significance such as temples, historical monuments etc. at the baseline level. This would helps in
visualizing and predicting the possible impact depending upon the nature and magnitude of the
project.
Socio-economic study of an area provides a good opportunity to assess the socio-economic
condition and possibly makes a change in living and social standards of the particular area
benefitted due to the Project.
It can undoubtedly be said that this mine expansion work will provide direct and indirect
employment and improve the infrastructural facilities and standards of living of the area. In the
nearby areas, gross economic production will increase substantially due to the proposed
expansion Limestone mining projects in the area.
3.16.2 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
The objectives of this socio-economic report consist of:
To conduct socio-economic assessment study in Project Area.
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To know the current socio-economic situation in the region to cover the sub sectors of
education, health, sanitation, and water and food security.
To recommend practical strategic interventions in the sector.
To help in providing better living standards.
To provide employment opportunities.
3.16.3 METHODOLOGY
Collection of Data
Data for this project were collected via a combination of secondary source (i.e. Government
department, maps, literature research etc) and primary source (i.e. interviews, field research)
in the study area.
Presentation of Data & Analysis
The data collected were presented in a suitable, concise form for further analysis. The
collected data were presented in the form of tabular or diagrammatic or graphic form. These
tabulated data were interpreted and analyzed with the help of various qualitative techniques
and ideographic approaches.
3.16.4 BACKGROUND INFORMATION OF THE AREA
The proposed expansion project is located in the District - Pali, Tehsil - Jaitaran, and District
Nagaur, Tehsil - Merta and District - Ajmer, Tehsil - Peesangan in the state of Rajasthan. It is a
Rajpoot dominant state. Pali district is situated between 25.77° N latitude and 73.33° E longitude.
The study area falls under mainly Pali District, Nagaur and Ajmer covers a small part. Accessible to
all other Indian cities through proper rail, road and the place is one of the most easily reachable
districts of Rajasthan. The cement industry is one of the major sources of revenue earning of Pali.
It is linked to all major cities of Indian origin. The cement industry provides direct and indirect
employment to the local people of the villages which falls in the 10 km radius of the study area.
Table -3.21
Socio-Economic Profile of Study Area
S. No Particular Rajasthan Study area
1. Area (in sq. kms.) 342239
2. No. of Households 12711146 9576
3. Population 68,548,437 47468
4. Male 35550997 24684
5. Female 32997440 22784
6. Scheduled Tribes 12221593 367
7. Scheduled Castes 9238534 9871
8. Literacy 67.06 43%
9. Sex Ratio (Females per 1000 Males) 928 923
Source: Census of India, 2011
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3.16.5 BASELINE DATA & ANALYSIS
The socio-economic study has been conducted on the basis of primary and secondary data
available. The study area was categorized on the basis of the distance of the villages from project
site. Primary zone was indentified from 0 to 3 km radius area, Secondary zone in 3 to 5 km,
Tertiary zone in 5 to 7 km and Outer zone in 7 to 10 km radius area from the mine site.
Information were collected from the data of census 2011 and the secondary information collected
from various government departments like health department, agriculture department, IMD etc.
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TABLE - 3.22
Village wise Demographic Profile of Villages
S.N
o Name of village
No of
house
hold
Total
populat
ion
Total
male
Total
female
Sex
Ratio
SC
Popul
ation
ST
Popula
tion
Total
literacy
rate (%)
Male
literacy
rate (%)
Female
literacy
rate (%)
Total
worker
Main
worker
Marginal
worker
Non
worker
0-3 km
1 Garhi 135 718 319 399 1251 83 0 61.19 44.42 55.57 272 175 97 446
2 Kotariya 392 2019 1022 997 976 426 4 28.63 22.88 5.75 1127 949 178 892
3 Bakhtawarpura 5 26 16 10 625 0 0 18.75 100 0 625 8 7 300
Sub total 532 2789 1357 1406 1036 509 4 40.66 48.65 50.41 2024 1132 282 1638
3-5 km
4 Sewariya 605 3155 1660 1495 901 684 9 46.91 31.79 15.12 1491 761 730 1664
5 Kurki 806 4132 2113 2019 956 953 0 41.58 28.29 13.29 2135 970 1165 1997
6 Katmor 226 1184 546 638 1168 193 5 34.21 22.55 11.66 618 209 409 566
7 Chainpura 112 557 293 264 901 0 0 44.17 31.6 12.57 199 194 5 358
8 Keeron Ki Dhani 92 395 211 184 872 37 0 41.27 29.62 11.65 211 25 186 184
9 Champapur 222 1016 533 483 906 528 0 41.63 26.77 14.86 490 406 84 526
10 Motipura 150 954 488 466 955 97 13 62.17 51.15 48.84 462 64 398 492
11 Dhaneriya Leel 329 1659 832 827 934 545 0 62.72 32.79 21.27 991 353 638 668
Sub total 2542 13052 6676 6376 956 3037 27 52.99 51.14 48.85 6597 2982 3615 6455
5-10 km
12 Bhoombaliya 656 3101 1603 1498 934 711 0 46.79 30.99 15.8 1631 958 673 1470
13 Dayalpura 206 1023 548 475 867 383 1 35.39 25.12 10.26 518 230 288 505
14 Ras 1881 9511 4973 4538 913 1765 3 48.85 32.94 15.91 3389 2686 703 6122
15 Ganeshpura 100 600 310 290 935 356 0 47.67 30.83 16.83 311 230 81 289
16 Deoriya Raiputan 65 341 156 185 1186 17 0 30.21 19.06 11.14 195 84 111 146
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17 Phoolmal 383 1812 923 889 963 465 24 46.14 31.62 14.51 746 467 279 1066
18 Gurha Hemadai 335 1700 904 796 881 203 9 25.94 21 4.94 854 669 185 846
19 Kheendawas 2 16 6 10 1667 0 0 37.5 25 12.5 8 8 0 8
20 Akhawas 163 687 331 356 1076 296 0 45.71 26.64 19.07 333 193 140 354
21 gujron ki dhani 649 3000 1700 1300 765 653 31 43.53 30.9 12.63 1589 1103 486 1411
22 Rohisi 590 2678 1352 1326 981 605 0 41 27.63 13.37 1173 565 608 1505
23 Rohisa 383 1846 926 920 994 213 45 46.21 29.52 16.68 995 640 355 851
24 Reechmaliya 255 1397 721 676 937 373 0 40.5 27.58 12.93 738 413 335 659
25 Kala Pipal Ki
Dhani 252 1296 622 674 1084 184 154 68.29 38.5 29.78 712 710 2 584
26 Rawat Khera 83 390 191 199 1042 0 0 37.18 26.67 10.51 163 74 89 227
27 Lakasam 38 230 140 90 643 20 4 30.43 19.57 10.87 80 50 30 150
28 Balwantgarh 52 300 180 120 667 0 35 30 18.33 11.67 75 55 20 225
29 Ramgarh 131 690 346 344 994 23 0 21.3 19.13 2.17 413 192 221 277
30 Dhoondha
Lambodi 118 552 269 283 1052 37 0 53.44 30.07 23.37 296 296 0 256
31 Roopnagar 102 449 210 239 1138 10 8 43.21 23.16 20.04 129 114 15 320
32 Rampura 161 870 458 412 900 375 1 62.87 34.82 18.5 365 200 165 505
33 Fatehnagar 65 353 184 169 918 352 0 29.49 20.39 2.83 191 191 0 162
34 Jagannathpura 128 590 282 308 1092 172 0 58.43 30.67 18.64 264 257 7 326
35 Daulat Pura 113 620 321 299 931 121 0 46.69 30.8 7.9 320 281 39 300
Sub total 6911 34052 16411 16396 999 7334 315 49.8 48.19 48.14 15488 10666 4832 18564
Grand Total 9985 49893 24444 24178 989 10880 346 50.13 48.99 48.45 24109 14780 8729 26657
Source: Census of India, 2011
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3.16.6 BASELINE DATA OF STUDY AREA
Base line data are collected and prepared by conducting a survey by Team Members. Minimum
45% of the villages under Buffer Zone have been surveyed by proportional random sampling
methods, Socio Economic Household Survey (SEHS) conducted by our team (photographs given
below), preferably the villages falling from the Core Zone (Mine Site) to 3 km, secondary zone of
the villages falling 3 to 5 km, tertiary zone 5-10 km and of buffer zone. 16 villages have been
surveyed for this project and keeping in view the socio-economic condition of the project area has
been analyzed. Secondary data has been used from census and various Govt. departments.
On the basis of questionnaires prepared including Demography, Education, Medical & Health,
Occupation, Agriculture & Cropping pattern, Basic Amenities and Religious Rituals details. The
primary study was conducted within 10 km radius study area from the mining cluster.
The study area (buffer zone) was categorized on the basis of the distance of the villages from
mining cluster. Primary zone was identified from 0 to 3 km radius area, secondary zone in 3-5 km,
tertiary zone 5-10 km radius area from the mining cluster.
Keeping in view of the socio-economic condition of the mining villages have been surveyed and
analyzed. Information was collected from Stakeholders like-Sarpanch, Gramsevak, Doctors, ANM,
Aanganbadi karyakarta, school teachers and other recognized persons of the area. To ensure the
accuracy of the primary data collected from the study areas, all village specific information was
verified from the data of census 2011 and the secondary information collected from various
government departments like health department, agriculture department, IMD, Tehsil
headquarter etc.
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Figure 3.8: SOCIO-ECONOMIC SURVEY IN THE STUDY AREA
TABLE - 3.23
Summary of Village wise Demographic Profile
Zone No. of
Villages
Total
Household
Total
Population
Total Male
Population
Total
Female
Population
Sex
Ratio
Primary Zone (0-3 km) 3 532 2789 1357 1406 1036
Secondary Zone (3-5 km) 8 2542 13052 6676 6376 956
Tertiary Zone (5-10 km) 24 6911 34052 16411 16396 999
Sub Total 35 9985 49893 24444 24178 2991
Source: Census of India, 2011
3.16.6.1 POPULATION DISTRIBUTION
Total 16 villages have been surveyed as a source of primary data. The population distribution
varies from place to place. Average household size is 4.99. Same is shown in figure 3.9.
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Figure: 3.9 Village wise Population Distribution
3.16.6.2 VULNERABLE GROUP
While developing an Action Plan, it is very important to identify the population who fall under the
marginalized and vulnerable groups and special attention has to be given towards these groups
while making action plans. Special provisions should be made for them. On the bases of surveyed
villages we have observed that the population of the schedule Caste (S.C.) (22 %), schedule tribe
population (1%) & other population (77 %) in surveyed villages (Table-3.24) of the study area.
Table - 3.24
SC/ST Population of the Study Area
Zone No. of
Villages
Total
Population
SC
Population
ST
Population
Other
Population
Total Population 3 2789 509 4 2276
Total Male Population 8 13052 3037 27 9988
Total Female
Population 24 34052 7334 315 26403
Sub Total 35 49893 10880 346 38667
Source: Census of India, 2011
Figure 3.10 : Village wise SC and ST Population
2789
13052
34052
13576676
16411
1406
6376
16396
0
5000
10000
15000
20000
25000
30000
35000
40000
Primary Zone (0-3 km) Secondary Zone (3-5
km)
Tertiary Zone (5-10 km)
Total Population
Total Population Total Male Population Total Female Population
SC Population
22% ST Population
1%Other
Population
77%
SC/ST Population
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3.16.6.3 LITERACY RATE
Literacy Rate is the amount of people in a country with the ability to read and write. The analysis
of the literacy levels is done in the study area. As per Survey the male literacy rate, i.e., the
percentage of literate males in the study area works out to be 48.99%. Whereas, the female
literacy rate, which is an important indicator for social change, is observed to be 48.45% in the
study area as per survey. This indicates that there is a need for sociological development in the
region.
In the present study, the literacy rate is average in the surveyed villages due to lack of education
awareness and poor higher education facility. Both male and female literacy rate observed in Ras
village is high compare to other villages. Male and Female literacy rate of surveyed villages varies
from place to place. (Fig-3.11)
Figure - 3.11: Literacy Rate within 10 Km study area
3.16.6.4 ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES
The economy of an area is defined by the occupational pattern and income level of the people in
the area. The occupational structure of residents in the study area is studied with reference to
work category. The population is divided occupation wise into three categories, viz., main
workers, marginal workers and non-workers. The workers include cultivators, agricultural
laborers, those engaged in household industry and other services.
The marginal workers are those workers engaged in some work for a period of less than 180 days
during the reference year. The non-workers include those engaged in unpaid household duties,
students, retired persons, dependents, beggars, vagrants etc. besides institutional inmates or all
other non-workers who do not fall under the above categories. Table 3.25 shows the distribution
of workers in the surveyed villages in area.
48.65 51.1448.19
50.41 48.85 48.14
40.66
52.9949.8
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Primary Zone (0-3 km) Secondary Zone (3-5 km) Tertiary Zone (5-10 km)
Literacy Rate
Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate Total Literacy Rate
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Work Force of the Study Area
Zone No. of villages Total Workers Main Workers Marginal Workers Non Workers
Primary Zone (0-3 km) 3 2024 1132 282 1638
Secondary Zone (3-5 km) 8 6597 2982 3615 6455
Tertiary Zone (5-10 km) 24 15488 10666 4832 18564
Sub Total 35 24109 14780 8729 26657
Source: Census of India, 2011
The above table shows that the percentage of total working population and non-working
population is 30% and 53% respectively, of whole population of villages. Highest working and non-
working population existing in Raas village of total population (Table-3.25).
Figure 3.12: Working Details within 10 Km study area
As per the surveyed villages analysis most of them are non-working population. A major portion of
working age people is not ideal worker because of limited sectors in which they are engaged with
less training and non awareness of latest sectors in which may be they can do better than other
traditional work. (Figure-3.12)
3.16.6.5 BASIC AMENITIES
A better network of physical infrastructure facilities (well-built roads, rail links, irrigation, power
and telecommunication, information technology, market-network and social infrastructure
support, viz. health and Education, water and sanitation, veterinary services and co-operative) is
essential for the development of the rural economy.
A review of infrastructural facilities available in the area has been done based on the information
from base line survey of the study area. The village wise data on various aspects are given in these
documents. In this survey the villages, which falls within 10 km radius round the site has been
considered. Infrastructural facilities available in the area are described in the subsequent sections.
Main
Workers
30%
Marginal
Workers
17%
Non
Workers
53%
Working Population
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Educational Facilities
According to surveyed villages education facilities are not up to the mark. All the villages have
schools only up to primary and middle level, no higher level education facilities does exist in
surveyed villages. Table-3.26 show educational facility in the surveyed villages.
Table - 3.26
Education facilities in the study area
Zone No. of
villages
Primary
school
Middle School Secondary
School
Govt Senior
Secondary
School
Primary Zone (0 - 3 Km) 3 2 1 0 0
Secondary Zone (3 - 5 Km) 8 16 12 5 1
Tertiary Zone(5-10 km) 24 36 25 12 5
Total 35 54 38 17 6
Source: Census of India, 2011
Figure 3.13: (Education facilities in study area)
As such upliftment of people’s education is the premier leading key sector which needs to take
immediate attention of the administrative authorities or the government. In the surrounding
village is must for surveyed villages. As we can see literacy rate is moderate but higher education
is extremely poor in surveyed villages.
54
38
17
6
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Primary school Middle School Secondary School Govt Senior
Secondary School
Education Facilities
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Figure 3.14: Photographs showing Education facilities in the villages
List of Education facilities available in the study area :-
Education is the process of facilitating learning, or the acquisition of knowledge, skills, values, beliefs,
and habits. Educational methods include story telling, discussion, teaching, training, and
directed research.
Our country has made progress in terms of increasing the primary education attendance rate and
expanding literacy to approximately three-quarters of the population in the 7–10 age group, by 2011.
There are various schools that are run by the Government under the Right to Education Act to provide
education to every child.
The Midday Meal Scheme is a school meal programme of the Government of Indiadesigned to improve
the nutritional status of school-age children nationwide. The programme supplies free lunches on
working days for children in primary and upper primary classes in government. This programme is
established to increase the attendance of students in the schools.
Government provides various facilities like books, library, classrooms, playgrouds, stationary items so
that students gets encouraged in coming to the school and get maximum education which will help
them in their future endeavours.
A list is given below which represents the schools, mid day facilities and educational facilities in the
study area.
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Villages (3-5 km
S.No. Name of School Established in
Year
Nodal Centre Teachers Meals in School Classes Classrooms Playground Library
1
Rajasthan Primary School -
Ratanpura
1999 Chainpura Male
Teachers: 2
Provided and
Prepared in School
Class 1 to
Class 5
2 Yes No
2
Rajasthan Preliminary
School -Guda
1984 Chainpura Male - 5 ,
Female - 0
Provided and
prepared in school
Lowest - 1 ,
Highest - 8
6 No No , No. of
books: 536
3
Rajasthan Preliminary
School - Chainpura
1972 Chainpura Male - 4 ,
Female - 1
Provided and
prepared in school
Lowest - 1 ,
Highest - 8
4 No Yes , No.
of books:
213
4
Rajasthan Primary School -
Devariya Rajputana
1995 Chainpura 2 Provided and
prepared in school
Class 1 to
Class 5
3 No No
5
Rajasthan Preliminary
School -Hemdai
1994 Chainpura Male - 5 ,
Female - 1
Provided and
prepared in school
Lowest - 1 ,
Highest - 8
4 Yes No , No. of
books: 0
6 Rajasthan Preliminary
School -Mothiya
1995 Sewariya Male - 3 ,
Female - 0
Provided and
prepared in school
Lowest - 1 ,
Highest - 8
5 Yes No , No. of
books: 0
7 Rajasthan Preliminary
School -Kudki
1993 Sewariya Male - 3 ,
Female - 2
Provided and
prepared in school
Lowest - 1 ,
Highest - 8
5 No No , No. of
books: 0
8 Rajasthan Preliminary
School -Kotdiya
1956 Sewariya Male - 5 ,
Female - 1
Provided and
prepared in school
Lowest - 1 ,
Highest - 8
6 Yes Yes , No.
of books:
378
9 Rajasthan Preliminary
School -Bhakhtavarpura
1974 Sewariya Male - 5 ,
Female - 0
Provided and
prepared in school
Lowest - 1 ,
Highest - 8
2 No No , No. of
books: 0
10 Rajasthan Primary School -
Kudki Mal
1999 Sewariya Male - 1 ,
Female - 0
Provided and
prepared in school
Lowest - 1 ,
Highest - 5
2 Yes No , No. of
books: 0
11 Rajasthan Primary School -
Shivnagri
1999 Sewariya Male - 0 ,
Female - 1
Provided and
prepared in school
Lowest - 1 ,
Highest - 5
2 No No. of
books: 30
12 Rajasthan Primary School -
Badliya Pipaliya
2001 Sewariya Male - 1 ,
Female - 0
Provided and
prepared in school
Lowest - 1 ,
Highest - 5
2 No No , No. of
books: 40
Villages (5-10 km)
13 Rajasthan Preliminary 1980 Bhoombaliya Male Provided and Class 1 to 8 7 Yes Yes , No.
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School -Rawato Ki Dhani Teachers: 6 prepared in school of books:
258
14 Rajasthan Preliminary
School -Kath Moor
1978 Bhoombaliya 5 Provided and
prepared in school
Class 1 to 8 5 No Yes , No of
books: 320
15 Rajasthan Preliminary
School -Dayalpura
1973 Bhoombaliya 1 Provided and
prepared in school
Class 1 to 8 4 No Yes , No of
books: 203
16 Rajasthan Preliminary
School -Alakh Gushai
2004 Bhoombaliya 4 Provided and
prepared in school
Class 1 to 8 4 No Yes , No of
books: 92
17 Rajasthan Preliminary
School -Nimbethi
1999 RAS Male - 5 ,
Female - 1
Not Provided Lowest - 1 ,
Highest - 8
6 No No , No. of
books: 0
18 Rajasthan Preliminary
School -Kesarpur
1995 RAS Male - 5 ,
Female - 0
Provided and
prepared in school
Lowest - 1 ,
Highest - 8
4 Yes No , No. of
books: 69
19 Rajasthan Preliminary
School -Bheem Gadh
1958 RAS Male - 5 ,
Female - 1
Provided and
prepared in school
Lowest - 1 ,
Highest - 8
6 No Yes , No.
of books:
150
20 Rajasthan Primary School
-Chandelo Ka Badiya
1999 RAS Male - 1 ,
Female - 0
Provided and
prepared in school
Lowest - 1 ,
Highest - 5
4 Yes No , No. of
books: 0
21 Rajasthan Preliminary
School -Patan
1977 RAS Male - 4 ,
Female - 0
Provided and
prepared in school
Lowest - 1 ,
Highest - 8
6 Yes No , No. of
books: 0
22 Rajasthan Preliminary
School -Raas
1981 RAS Male - 7 ,
Female - 0
Provided and
prepared in school
Lowest - 1 ,
Highest - 8
9 Yes No , No. of
books: 173
23 Rajasthan Primary School
-Chilkani Raas
2013 RAS 2 Provided and
Prepared in School
Class 1 to 5 Not
Specified
No No , No. of
books: 0
24 Rajasthan Preliminary
School -Ganeshpura
1995 RAS Male
Teachers: 5
Provided and
Prepared in School
Class 1 to
Class 8
7 Yes Yes No. of
books:310
25 Rajasthan Primary School
-Thothi Foolsagar Raas
2001 RAS 2 Provided and
Prepared in School
Class 1 to 5 2 Yes Yes
26 Rajasthan Preliminary
School -Roopnagar
1995 RAS 8 Provided and
Prepared in School
Class 1 to 8 6 Yes Yes No. of
books: 260
27 Rajasthan Preliminary
School - Bagatpura
1984 RAS 5 Provided and
Prepared in School
Class 1 to 8 6 No Yes No. of
books: 239
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28 Rajasthan Primary School
-Lakhasani Raas
1994 RAS 2 Provided and
Prepared in School
Class 1 to 5 4 No No
29 Rajasthan Primary School
-Bheelda Raas
1998 RAS 0 Provided and
Prepared in School
Class 1 to 5 2 No No
30 Rajasthan Preliminary
School -Kanya Khadi Raas
School
1984 RAS 1 Provided and
Prepared in School
Class 1 to 8 5 No No, no. of
books-267
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ANGANWADI CENTRE OF STUDY AREA
Anganwadi is a type of rural mother and child care centre in India. They were started by the Indian
government in 1975 as part of the Integrated Child Development Services program to combat
child hunger and malnutrition. A typical Anganwadi centre provides basic health care
in Indian villages It is a part of the Indian public health care system. Basic health care activities
include contraceptive counseling and supply, nutrition education and supplementation, as well as
pre-school activities.
The basic job of Anganwadi workers is extremely important and needs to be carried out in the
most efficient manner possible. They need to provide care for newborn babies and ensure that all
children below the age of 6 are immunized. They are expected to provide antenatal care for
pregnant women and ensuring that they are immunized against tetanus. In addition to this they
provide post-natal care to nursing mothers. They ensure that regular health and medical check-
ups for women 15- to 49-years-old take place and that all women and children have access to
these check-ups. They work toward providing pre-school education to children who are between 3
and 5 years old. A table given below represents the list of anganwadis that fall under the study
area.
(o-3 km)
S.No. Sector Name Anganwadi Centre Name Address
1 Ras Kotdiya 01 Kotdiya
2 Ras Kotdiya 02 Kotdiya
(3-5 km)
3 Lambiya Kathmor Kathmor
4 Ras Kudki 01 Kudki
5 Ras Kudki 02 Kudki
6 Ras Kadki 03 In Government School
7 Ras Sewariya 01 Sewariya
8 Ras Sewariya 02 Sewariya
(5-7 km)
9 Lambiya Dayalpura Near Dayalpura School
10 Ras Khindawas Government Primary School
11 Ras Guda Hemdai Guda Hemdayi
12 Ras Guda Hemdayi 02 Guda Hemdayi
(7-10 km)
13 Anand pur Kala Gujaro ki Dhani Gujaro ki Dhani
14 Berkalan Lakhasani Government School Me
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Lakahsani
15 Lambiya Bhumbliya 01 Center 01 Bhumbliya
16 Lambiya Bhumbliya 02 Rawo Ka Bas Bhumbliya
17 Lambiya Bhumbliya 03 Gujro Ka Bas
18 Ras Ras 01 Talab Ke Pas Ras
19 Ras Ras 02 Sewariya Road Ras
20 Ras Ras 04 Lal Ji Dhani Nimbeti Road Ras
21 Ras Roopnagar Gujro Ka Bas Roopnagar
22 Ras Ganeshpura Near Government School
Health Facilities
Health is a human capital which is important factor for growth of our economy. Healthy person
perform better than sick one. Health is a greater role in the human happiness. It is source of
human welfare. It impacts on the productivity of a healthy person more productive and innovative
to any organization. In the beginning of life health and nutrition play a major role for developing a
healthy society.
In the surveyed villages healthcare facilities were found to be below average. There is no
community health centre, only three Primary health centre and thirteen Primary health sub
centers (PHSC) are available in study area. There is no mobile health service available in study
area.
Figure: 3.15: (Medical facilities in study area)
3
13
6
0
32
0
3
6
02468
101214
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Table: 3.27 Village wise Medical Facilities
Village Name
Primary
Health
Centre
Primary
Heallth
Sub
Centre
Maternit
y And
Child
Welfare
Centre
TB
Clinic Dispensary
Veterin
ary
Hospita
l
Mobile
Health
Clinic
Non
Government
Medical
facilities In
And Out
Patient
Non
Governmen
t Medical
facilities
Medicine
Shop
0-3 km
Garhi Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
Kotariya Nil Yes Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
Bakhtawarpura Nil Yes Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
3-5 km
Chainpura Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
Kiron Ka Khera Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
Sewariya Nil Yes Yes Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Yes
Kurki Yes Nil Yes Nil Yes Yes Nil Yes Nil
Motipura Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
Katmor Nil Yes Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
Champapur Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
Dhaneriya Leel Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
5-10 km
Bhoombaliya Nil Yes Yes Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Yes
Dayalpura Nil Yes Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
Ras Yes Yes Yes Nil Yes Nil Nil Yes Nil
Ganeshpura Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
Deoriya
Raiputan Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
Gurha Yes Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Yes
Khindawa Nil Yes Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
Akhawas Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
Gujaron Ki
Morvan Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
Rohisi Nil Nil Yes Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Yes
Rohisa Nil Yes Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Yes
Reechhmaliya Nil Yes Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
Kalsawara Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
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Kala Pipal ki
Dhani Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
Rawat Khera Nil Yes Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
Lakarwas Nil Yes Yes Nil Yes Yes Nil Yes Yes
Balwantgarh Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
Ramgarh Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
Dhoondhariya Nil Yes Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
Roopnagar Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
Rampura Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
Fateh Nagar Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
Jagannathpura Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
Daulatpura Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
Source: Census of India, 2011
LIST OF PRIMARY, COMMUNITY AND SUB CENTERS AVAILABLE IN THE STUDY AREA
The Health Centre is concerned to promote the health and wellness of the community by
providing high-quality
prevention, education, and treatment services. The medical, counseling, and health promotion
services are designed for local public to help them stay healthy or get better to minimize
disruptions caused by injury and illness.
Now days, there are various Primary Health Centers, Community Health Centers and Sub Center
made available by the Government for the local people to easily go to nearby Health Center and
visit the doctors for their treatment at free of cost or with nominal amount. All these Health
Centers are run by the Government. The Government provides facilities to the public for their
betterment of health, to cure the diseases, provides awareness about the various diseases that
are present in the area, cleanliness and sanitation. A table given below represents all the health
centers available within the study area.
Table 3.28
Primary Health Centre
S.No Zone Districts Blocks Primary Health
Centers
1 Jodhpur Pali Jaitaran Kurki
2 Jodhpur Pali Jaitaran Lambiya
3 Jodhpur Pali Jaitaran Raas
4 Jodhpur Pali Bali Sewariya
5 Jodhpur Pali Jaitaran Bhumbaliya
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Table 3.29 Community Health Centre
S.No Zone Districts Blocks Community Health
Centers
1 Jodhpur Pali Jaitaran Ras
Table 3.30 Sub Centre
S.No Districts Blocks Sub Centers
1 Pali Desuri Kotdi
2 Pali Jaitaran Kotdia
3 Pali Jaitaran Bhoomalia
4 Pali Pali Dayalpura
5 Pali Rohat Khundawas
6 Pali Jaitaran Sewariya
7 Pali aitaran Bhakarwas
8 Pali Jaitaran Fulmaal
WATER RESOURCES AND FACILITIES
Water resources and facilities i.e. Tap water, Well, Tube well, Hand Pump, River etc. of the villages
within 10 km radius is given below Table 3.31
Table: 3.31
Village wise Water facilities
Village Name
Tap
Water-
Treated
Tap
Water
Untreated
Covered
Well
Uncovered
Well
Hand
Pump
Tube
Wells/Borehole Tank/Pond/Lake
0-3 km
Garhi Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
Kotariya Yes Nil Nil Yes Yes Yes Yes
Bakhtawarpura Nil Nil Nil Yes Nil Nil Nil
3-5 km
Chainpura Yes Yes Yes Yes Nil Yes Nil
Kiron Ka Khera Nil Nil Nil Nil Yes Nil Nil
Sewariya Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Kurki Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Motipura Nil Nil Nil Yes Yes Nil Nil
Katmor Yes Yes Yes Nil Nil Nil Yes
Dhaneriya Yes Yes Nil Nil Yes Yes Yes
Champapur Nil Yes Nil Yes Yes Nil Yes
5-10 km
Bhoombaliya Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Nil
Dayalpura Yes Nil Yes Yes Yes Nil Yes
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Ras Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Ganeshpura Nil Nil Nil Nil Yes Nil Nil
Deoriya Raiputan Nil Nil Nil Yes Yes Nil Yes
Gurha Nil Nil Yes Yes Yes Yes Nil
Khindawa Nil Nil Yes Yes Yes Yes Nil
Akhawas Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Yes Yes
Gujaron Ki Morvan Nil Nil Nil Yes Yes Nil Nil
Rohisi Nil Yes Nil Yes Yes Yes Yes
Rohisa Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Reechmaliyan Yes Yes Nil Yes Nil Nil Nil
Kalsawara Nil Nil Nil Yes Yes Yes Nil
Koliyon Ki Garhi Nil Nil Nil Yes Nil Nil Yes
Rawat Khera Nil Nil Nil Yes Yes Yes Nil
Lakarwas Yes Yes Nil Yes Yes Yes Yes
Balwantgarh Nil Nil Nil Yes Yes Nil Nil
Ramgarh Nil Nil Nil Yes Yes Yes Nil
Dhoondhariya Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Roopnagar Nil Nil Nil Yes Yes Yes Nil
Rampura Nil Yes Nil Yes Yes Yes Yes
Fateh Nagar Nil Nil Nil Nil Yes Yes Yes
Jagannathpura Nil Nil Nil Yes Nil Nil Yes
Daulatpura Nil Nil Nil Nil Yes Nil Nil
Source: Census of India, 2011
Figure: 3.16: Water facilities in study area
27
38
27
20 18
05
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The water is necessary for human and animal survival. In Rural areas the people are mostly
dependent on agriculture for their food and livelihood. Water is required by farmers for the
irrigation purpose of crops, to provide water to the crop and to increase the soil fertility. The
irrigation of crops can be done in various forms like by rain water, ground water, storage of water
in wells and borewells. It is the quantity of water necessary for crop growth as the depth (or
amount) of water needed to meet the water loss through evapotranspiration. Different crops are
present and there water requirement also differs. A list of cropping pattern and their irrigation
sources are given in the table below.
Table 3.32
Cropping pattern & Irrigation facilities
S.No. Name of
Village Crop Pattern Type of Crop
Irrigation
Source
Rabi Kharif Zaid Major Commercial Others
(0-3 km)
1 Garh
Sesame
(Sesamum
indicum)
Jowar,
Bajra,
Moong,
Moth
-
Jowar,
Bajra,
Moong,
Moth, Sesame
(Sesamum
indicum)
-
Rain Water,
Ground
Water (wells)
2 Kotariya
Wheat, Rai
(Brassica
nigra), Cotton
(Gossypium),
Ishabgol
(Psyllium
husk), Sesame
(Sesamum
indicum)
Jowar,
Bajra,
Moong,
Moth
-
Bajra,
Cotton
(Gossypium),
Ishabgol
(Psyllium
husk),
Wheat,
Moong
Rai (Brassica
Nigra), Wheat
(Triticum),
Cotton
(Gossypium),
Ishabgol
(Psyllium
husk),
-
Rain Water,
Ground
Water (wells)
(3-5 km)
1 Kurki
Wheat
(Triticum),
Barley
Jowar,
Bajra,
Moong,
-
Bajra,
Wheat
(Triticum),
Jowar
- -
Rain Water,
Ground
Water (wells)
2 Sewariya
Sesame
(Sesamum
indicum),
Makka (Zea
mays), Wheat
Jowar,
Bajra,
Moong,
Moth
(Oryza
sativa)
- Bajra,
Makka
Bajra, Makka
(Zea mays) -
Rain Water,
Ground
Water (wells)
3 Katmor -
Jowar,
Bajra,
Moong,
- Bajra,
Moong Moong - Rain Water
4 Motia -
Jowar,
Bajra,
Moong,
- Bajra,
Moong Jowar - Rain Water
5 Champapur Mustard
(Brassicaceae),
Jowar,
Bajra - -
Mustard
(Brassicaceae), -
Rain Water,
Ground
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Wheat
(Triticum)
Wheat
(Triticum)
Water (wells)
(5-10 km)
1 Bhumbaliya
Sesame
(Sesamum
indicum),
Wheat
Jowar,
Bajra,
Moong,
-
Bajra,
Moong,
Moth
Sesame
(Sesamum
indicum),
-
Rain Water,
Ground
Water (wells)
2 Dayalpura
Sesame
(Sesamum
indicum),
Bajra,
Moong,
Moth
- Bajra,
Moong,
Moth, Sesame
(Sesamum
indicum),
-
Rain Water,
Ground
Water
(wells),
Borewells
3 Ganeshpura Wheat
(Triticum)
Bajra,
Moong, -
Bajra,
Moong,
Wheat
(Triticum) -
Rain Water,
Ground
Water (wells)
4 Dewariya
Rajputana
Wheat
(Triticum),
Sesame
(Sesamum
indicum),
Bajra,
Jowar -
Bajra,
Sesame
(Sesamum
indicum),
Sesame
(Sesamum
indicum),
Wheat
-
Rain Water,
Ground
Water
(wells),
Borewells
5 Thothi
Phulsagar
Wheat
(Triticum)
Bajra,
Moong,
Jowar
- Bajra,
Moong,
Wheat
(Triticum) -
Rain Water,
Ground
Water
(wells),
Borewells
6 Gurha Makka, Wheat
(Triticum)
Bajra,
Moong,
Jowar
- Bajra,
Moong,
Wheat
(Triticum),
Maize
-
Rain Water,
Ground
Water
(wells),
Borewells
7 Hemandai
Bajra,
Moong,
Jowar
- Bajra,
Moong, - -
Rain Water,
Ground
Water,
Borewells
8 Khindawas Makka (Zea
mays)
Bajra,
Moong, -
Bajra,
Moong,
Makka (Zea
mays) -
Rain Water,
Ground
Water (wells)
9 Ras
Wheat
(Triticum),
Sesame
(Sesamum
indicum)
Bajra,
Moong,
Jowar
-
Bajra,
Sesame
(Sesamum
indicum)
Wheat
(Triticum),
Sesame
(Sesamum
indicum)
-
Rain Water,
Ground
Water (wells)
Infrastructure Facilities
A better network of physical infrastructure facilities (well-built roads, rail links, irrigation, power
and telecommunication, information technology, market-network and social infrastructure
support) is essential for the development of the rural economy.
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A review of infrastructure facilities available in the area has been done based on the information
from base line survey of the study area.
The data on various aspects are given village wise in Table no: 3.33 Telephone & Electric Facilities
are available in almost all of the surveyed villages. Other facilities are available at a distance of 7-10
km from their native place.
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TABLE – 3.33
Village wise Infrastructure Facilities
Village Name Post
Office
Sub
Post
Office
Teleph
one
(landlin
es)
Mobile
Phone
Coverage
Public
Bus
Service
Private
Bus
Service
Taxi National
Highway
State
High
way
Comme
rcial
Bank
Coope
rative
Bank
Self -
Help
Group
Public
Distribution
System
Comm
unity
Centre
with/wi
thout
TV
Daily
Newspa
per
Supply
Power
Supply For
Domestic
Use
0-3 km
Garhi Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Yes
Kotariya Nil Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Yes Yes Yes Yes
Bakhtawarpur
a Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Yes Nil Yes Yes
3-5 km
Chainpura Nil Yes Yes Yes Yes Nil Nil Nil Yes Nil Nil Nil Yes Nil Yes Yes
Kiron Ka
Khera Nil Nil Yes Yes Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Yes Yes
Sewariya Nil Yes Yes Yes Nil Yes Nil Nil Nil Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Kurki Nil Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Nil Nil Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Motiya Nil Nil Yes Yes Nil Yes Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Yes Yes Yes Yes
Katmor Nil Nil Nil Yes Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Yes Nil Yes Yes
Dhaneriya
Leel Nil Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Nil Nil 1 Nil Nil Nil Yes Nil Yes Yes
Champapur Nil Nil Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Yes Yes Yes Yes
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5-10 km
Bhoombaliya Nil Yes Yes Yes Nil Yes Nil Nil Nil Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Dayalpura Nil Nil Nil Yes Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Yes 2 Yes Yes
Ras Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Nil Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Ganeshpura Nil Nil Nil Yes Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Yes
Deoriya
Raiputan Nil Nil Nil Yes Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Yes
Gurha Nil Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Yes Yes Yes Yes
Khindawa Nil Nil Yes Yes Nil Nil Nil Nil Yes Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Yes Yes
Akhawas Nil Nil Nil Yes Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Yes
Gujaron Ki
Morvan Nil Nil Yes Yes Nil Yes Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Yes Yes
Rohisi Nil Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Nil Nil Yes Yes Nil Yes Yes Yes Yes
Rohisa Nil Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Yes Yes Yes Yes
Reechhmaliya Nil Yes Yes Yes Nil Yes Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Yes Nil Yes Yes
Kalsawara Nil Nil Yes Yes Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Yes Yes
Koliyon Ki
Garhi Nil Yes Yes Yes Nil Yes Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Yes Nil Yes Yes
Rawat Khera Nil Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Yes Yes Yes Yes
Lakarwas Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Nil Nil Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Balwantgarh Nil Nil Nil Yes Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Yes
Ramgarh Nil Nil Nil Yes Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Yes Yes
Dhoondhariya Nil Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Nil Yes Yes Nil Nil Nil Yes Yes Yes Yes
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Roopnagar Nil Nil Nil Yes Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Yes
Rampura Nil Yes Yes Yes Nil Yes Yes Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Yes Yes
Fateh Nagar Nil Yes Yes Yes Nil Yes Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Yes Nil Yes Yes
Jagannathpur
a Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Yes Yes
Daulatpura Nil Nil Nil Yes Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Yes
Source: Census of India, 2011
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Transport Facilities
The study area is served by road transport. Most of the villages are not connected by
bus/other transport services. The area has a moderate road network, which includes National
highway, major District Roads and other roads within 10 km radius of the proposed mining
lease boundary. NH-158 which is ~5 km in North West direction from mine site.
Post and Telegraphs
The study area has a poor level of post services. Altogether there are only one Post Office in
the study area. The study area is served by adequate telephone and mobile network.
Electrification in the area
Villages in the study area are electrified. Electricity is available for domestic, non-domestic,
industrial agricultural and public lighting purposes.
Drinking Water Facility
Village people are availing Drinking water facilities generally from the Hand pump, open
well and tap . The water supply is also supplied through tanker in few villages.
Figure 3.17 : Drinking water facilities in villages
3.16.6.6 ECONOMIC EXPOSURE AND DEVELOPMENT:
Implementation of the project will make financial institutions as well as related economic facilities,
infrastructure and services available to the people. This will expose and introduce the local
population to factors of economic development including the banking system, financial services,
and credit and investment schemes. The exposure will enable community members to invest their
income and prevent dependency or living a life of “tomorrow will take care of itself”.
3.16.6.7 ADVERSE SOCIAL IMPACT
Health Impacts:
The project has the potential for triggering health impacts through increased dust, creation of
breeding grounds for disease vectors, population influx which might introduce new diseases in
the area, and inadequate sanitation facilities.
Noise and Vibration:
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The process of mining will entail blasting, excavation and hauling the ores to the processing plant
where crushing will take place. 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 shake the houses leading to collapse of the
structures.
Livelihood change
Due to the labour intensity of the mining sector, the project will attract the more able-bodied
persons from the community which in turn will lead to low labor availability in other sectors of the
economy including agricultural, education and health skilled workers. Local employment
opportunities to be created by the project. This impact will not be significant due to low level of
education and skills in the area which will result in sourcing skilled workforce from outside the
immediate area. But the magnitude of this impact will be high due to high number of dependants
in a household.
Managing Loss of Livelihood and Income:
To cushion the population against impacts of mine closure, comprehensive retrenchment
packages that include adequate advance warning to employees and contractors to allow them to
source alternative opportunities should be undertaken. Skills development programmes should
also be undertake way before the closure of the plant.
3.16.7 CONCLUSION
The socio economic study of the study area on the behalf of surveyed villages gives clear picture
of its population, average household size, literacy rate, sex ratio etc. As far as the literacy rate is
concerned the study area has an average level (67.5%). It has schedule tribe and scheduled caste.
A part of population is suffering from the lack of permanent job to run their day to day life and get
basic facility.
Somewhere hand pump are situated but they cannot give water all 12 month in a year. At this time
they are dependent on some other source like some water supply tanker or taking from some sort
of distance.The study area as a whole possesses below average of infrastructural facilities.
However, in comparison with the facilities available in other parts of the districts; this area lacks in
higher level of amenities like higher education, health, drinking water and communication
network. This area needs more medical facilities. Maternity and child care centre is also not
available to this big population. Primary health centre and sub centers are also not in healthy
conditions to provide services to people. The area is well connected with road transport and
communication facilities.
The socio-economic analysis of the Study Area shows that in terms of education and employment,
the area is moderately developed. The overall socio-economic status of the target population is
below average in terms of literacy, work participation rate etc. More attention and care should be
taken so that the needs and demand of the population of the influence area be minimized and can
get more exposure to modern facilities of education and development to a bright future.
CHAPTER-IV
ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND
MITIGATION MEASURES
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CHAPTER-IV
ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES
4.1 INTRODUCTION
The environmental parameters likely to be affected by mining are related to many factors, i.e.
physical, social, economic, agriculture and aesthetic. Opencast mining involves drilling, blasting,
excavation, loading, transportation, unloading etc. After mining, limestone will be transported to
the Cement plant of the company by hired trucks/ tippers.
All the operations can disturb environment of the area in various ways such as removal of mass,
change of landscape, displacement of human settlement, impact on flora and fauna of the area
and on surface drainage and change in air, water and soil quality. While for purpose of
development and economic upliftment of people, there is need for establishment of industries
and mining, but these have to be environmental friendly. Therefore, it is essential to assess the
impact of mining on different environmental parameters, before starting the mining operations,
so that abatement measures could be planned in advance for minimizing the impacts wherever
feasible.
The likely impacts on different environmental parameters due to this mining project are discussed
below:
4.2 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT & MITIGATION MEASURES
The mining activities may disturb environment in various ways such as degradation of land, dust
generation, deterioration of water and soil quality, affecting the biological and socio-economic
environment of the area. The impacts of mining on various environmental parameters were
assessed and are given below:
4.2.1 IMPACT ON AIR QUALITY AND MITIGATION MEASURES
The mining project includes various mining operations involving development of benches,
approach roads, excavation and transportation of mineral. These operations generally result in
generation of dust and thereby pose health hazards. However, adequate control measures are
being/ will be provided at every stage of operation such as water sprinkling on haul roads to
reduce fugitive dust emissions.
4.2.1.1 AIR POLLUTION DUE TO LIMESTONE MINING PROJECT
(i) Gaseous Pollution
The gaseous pollutants (SO2 & NO2) are anticipated by blasting, HEMM like excavator, loaders,
dumpers, dozer and other transport vehicles.
(ii) Particulate Matter
The generation of dust is anticipated from various mining activities like drilling, blasting,
excavation, loading, unloading and transportation, and other mining related activities. The
ambient air quality monitored during Post Monsoon Season (October to December, 2017)
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(results discussed in Chapter III) shows that the PM concentration in the surrounding villages
is well within the prescribed limits.
(iii) Fugitive Dust Emissions
The generation of Fugitive dust emission is/ will be due to dust from unpaved roads in mines
due to trucks/dumpers carrying limestone and/or O.B. from mine face to crusher or dump
yard.
4.2.1.2 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY IMPACT PREDICTION MODELING
Impact Prediction is an important part of Environmental Impact Assessment Study. There are
various techniques available to predict the impacts. Mathematical modeling is an established and
accepted technique for the same.
The present study assesses the impact on air environment due to the Proposed Expansion in
Limestone Production capacity and installation of Crusher of 1200 TPH in RAS-I Limestone Mine at
Villages Sewariya, Bhaktawarpura, Dhaneriya and Kotadiya, Tehsil- Jaitaran, District- Pali
(Rajasthan). This report gives the cumulative peak incremental concentration of Particulate
Matter up to a distance of 10 km from the lease boundary, due to the mining activity. The
concentrations have been predicted in all directions covering all study period. Spatial distributions
of all the pollutants are also presented in the form of Isopleths.
4.2.1.3 EMISSION RATE AS PER MATERIAL HANDLED
The emissions in the present case have been computed using empirical factor given in “Indian
Mining and Engineering Journal”. The details of emissions computed from mining operations are
given below:
Table: 4.1
Emission rate as per material handled
Limestone +Waste + Mineral Reject Million TPA 2.80 + 0.49 + 0.25
Total Working Days Number 300 days
Activity rate t/hr 737
Uncontrolled emission
Emission factor Kg per thousand tonnes 23.6
Emission Rate gm/sec 4.84
Area of influence Sq.m 1835300
Area Source Emission rate gm/sec/Sq.m 0.00000263
Controlled Emissions gm/sec/Sq.m 0.000000877
4.2.1.4 MODELING PROCEDURE
Prediction of incremental ground level concentrations (GLC’s) due to Limestone Mine has been
made by AERMOD version 8.1 as per CPCB guidelines. It is US-EPA approved model for prediction of
the air quality. The model uses rural dispersion and regulatory default options as per guidelines on air
quality models (PROBES/70/1997-1998). For this study, uniform polar receptors on hilly & undulating
area have been assumed.
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Meteorological inputs required are hourly wind speed and direction, ambient temperature, stability
class and mixing height. The model details are as follows:
4.2.1.5 METEOROLOGICAL DATA
Data recorded at the weather monitoring station on wind speed, direction, and temperature at
one-hour interval for the monitoring period has been used as meteorological input.
4.2.1.6 STABILITY CLASSIFICATION
Hourly stability is determined by wind direction fluctuation method as suggested by Slade (1965) and
recommended by CPCB (PROBES/70/1997-1998).
σa = Wdr/6
σa, is standard deviation of wind direction fluctuation, Wdr is the overall wind direction fluctuation or
width of the wind direction in degrees. The table for stability classes is given as under:
Stability Class σσσσa (degree) Stability Class σσσσa (degree)
A > 22.5 D 12.4 – 7.5
B 22.4 – 17.5 E 7.4 – 3.5
C 17.4 – 12.5 F < 3.5
4.2.1.7 DISPERSION PARAMETERS
Dispersion parameters σy and σz for open country conditions (Briggs, 1974) are used as the project is
located in a rural area. Atmospheric dispersion coefficients vary with downwind distance (x) from
emission sources for different atmospheric stability conditions. (CPCB – PROBES/70/1997-98).
Table 4.2
Rural Conditions
Stability
Class
σσσσy σσσσaz Stability Class σσσσy σσσσaz
A 0.22x(1+0.0001x)-.5 0.20x D 0.08x(1+0.0001x)-.5 0.06(1+0.0015x).5
B 0.16x(1+0.0001x)-.5 0.12x E 0.06x(1+0.0001x)-.5 0.03x(1+0.0003x)-1
C 0.11x(1+0.0001x)-.5 0.08x(1+0.
0002x).5
F 0.04x(1+0.0001x)-.5 0.16x(1+0.0003x)-1
4.2.1.8 MIXING HEIGHT
Mixing Height is an important parameter to be considered for air quality impact prediction as it
significantly affects the dispersion of pollutants in the atmosphere. As site specific mixing heights
were not available, mixing heights based on IMD publication, “Atlas of Hourly Mixing Height and
Assimilative Capacity of Atmosphere in India”, has been considered for Industrial Source Complex
model to establish the worst case scenario.
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Table - 4.3
Mixing Height
Post-Monsoon Season (October 2017 to December, 2017)
Time (Hours) Mixing Height (m)
0700 100
0800 150
0900 350
1000 610
1100 950
1200 1500
1300 1800
1400 2050
1500 2150
1600 2350
1700 2225
1800 1800
1900 1350 Source: IMD publication, “Atlas of Hourly Mixing Height and Assimilative Capacity of Atmosphere in India”
4.2.1.9 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS
Ambient air quality standards promulgated by National Ambient Air Quality Standards for
different areas are as follows:
Table - 4.4
AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS
Area Time Weighted
Average
Concentration (µg/m3)
PM10 SO2 NO2
Industrial Area, Residential Rural and Other
Areas
Annual Average *
24 hours **
60 50 40
100 80 80
Ecologically Sensitive Area (Notified by
Central Govt.)
Annual Average *
24 hours **
60 20 30
100 80 80
4.2.1.10 PRESENTATION OF RESULTS
In the present case, model simulations have been carried out for mining project to obtain an optimum
description of variations in concentration over the site in 10 km radius covering 16 directions.
The incremental concentrations have been estimated based on mathematical emission data-based
modeling. For each time scale, i.e. for 24 hrs, the model computes the maximum GLC observed during
the period over all the measurement points. Existing value has been covered in the Background
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring. The Ground level incremental concentrations are estimated for the
monitoring period. For each time scale, i.e. for 24 hr the model computes the highest
concentrations observed during the period over all the measurement points.
The maximum incremental GLCs due to the mining project for PM10, is superimposed on the
maximum baseline PM10, concentration recorded at the monitoring locations during the field
monitoring period. The maximum incremental GLCs due to the Limestone Mining Project for PM10 is
3.81 µg/m3, for PM2.5 is 1.16 µg/m3, for SO2 is 3.53 µg/m3 & for NO2 is 4.04 µg/m3. Mainly fugitive
emission will be generated from mining operation and emissions generated from mining activities
such as Drilling, blasting, crushing etc. which will be restricted within the lease boundary by using
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proper dust suppression measures. Due to the topography and micrometeorological pattern of the
study area, the impacts identified are not cumulative.
The study area experiences moderate values of PM10, however, all the parameters were found
well within the prescribed limits. Due to the inception of mining project in the area, there will be a
slight increase in pollution levels, but the same will be controlled by adopting proper mitigation
measures, as described in the next para.
Table 4.5
Peak Incremental Concentration for Different Scenarios
S.
No. Particular
Concentration (µg/m3)
PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NO2
1. Monitored Maximum concentrations 81.3 41.7 12.6 20.8
2. Predicted incremental Maximum concentrations 3.81 1.16 3.53 4.04
3. Resultant Maximum concentrations 85.11 42.86 16.13 24.84
4. NAAQS (dated 2009) 100 60 80 80
4.2.1.11 MITIGATION MEASURES
The following mitigation measures are being/ will be adopted to mitigate air pollution generated
due to the mining activities:
Wet drilling with de dusting arrangements are being/will be used.
Controlled blasting by latest blasting technique using shock tube detonator (Down line
detonator in combination with noise less trunk line detonators).
Use of Rock breaker in place of secondary blasting to reduce generation of fly rocks and
ground vibration.
Use of Bag filters & Screening Plant.
Regular water spraying is being/will be done on haul roads & Crusher hopper to arrest dust
from becoming air-borne.
Water sprinkling arrangement will be provided at the conveyor belt carrying raw material.
An elevated closed bunker will be provided for collection the dust from dust conveyor.
Construction of wind breaking walls especially at feeding hopper & crushing place.
No overloading of material is being/ will be done during transportation.
Proper maintenance (preventive as well as scheduled maintenance) of vehicles is being/ will
be carried out regularly for minimization of generation of gaseous pollutants.
Vehicular emissions are being/ will be kept under norms.
The emissions levels are being/ will be monitored regularly.
Development of green belt/plantation around mine boundary and all around in the vicinity of
the crusher to tap fugitive dust will be carried out.
Personal Protective Equipment like dust masks are being/ will be provided to all employees.
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Figure 4.1: Isopleth showing Maximum GLC of PM10 Due to Mining & transportation Activity
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Figure 4.2: Isopleth showing Maximum GLC of PM2.5 Due to Mining & transportation Activity
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Figure 4.3: Isopleth showing Maximum GLC of SO2 Due to Mining & transportation Activity
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Figure 4.4: Isopleth showing Maximum GLC of NO2 Due to Mining & transportation Activity
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4.2.2 IMPACT OF NOISE / VIBRATIONS AND MITIGATION MEASURES
4.2.2.1 IMPACT OF NOISE ON WORKING ENVIRONMENT
With the mining operations for mine development, blasting, excavation, crushing and
transportation of limestone, it is imperative that noise levels would increase.
However, the expected noise levels are not likely to have any adverse effect from the
occupational health point of view.
1. Noise Generated due to Drilling, Blasting, Excavation, Transportation and Crushing
The noise levels in the working environment are being maintained within the standards
prescribed by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
These standards were established with the emphasis on Noise induced Hearing loss (NHL)
reducing the hearing loss. The permissible limits, as laid down by CPCB, are presented in
following table.
Table 4.6
Permissible Exposure in Cases of
Continuous Noise (CPCB, Govt. of India)
Duration Per Day (hours) Sound Level in dB(A)
8 90
4 93
2 96
1 99
½ 102
Source: CPCB (Govt of India)
2. Noise Generated Due to Blasting
Noise generated from blasting is for a short duration and instantaneous. Noise of blast is site
specific and depends on type, quantity of explosives, dimensions of drill holes, degree of
compaction of explosive in the blast holes.
The noise levels tend to decrease with distance. The impact of noise is/ will be restricted to
mining activity area only, as plantation/ green belt is being/ will be developed around the mine
which restricts the propagation of noise.
3. Noise Impact Analysis on Community
High noise levels will be confined to work zone areas only. It can be seen that noise levels get
diffused rapidly with distance. Noise level in the study area varied from 53.0 to 62.6 Leq dB (A)
during day time and from 43.3 to 49.5 Leq dB (A) during night time. The predicted noise levels
indicate that there will be no significant increment to the ambient noise levels.
In summary, it can be stated that the impact on the present noise levels due to mining
operations will be restricted to the work zone areas only. The impact on the ambient noise
levels is not felt at the settlement areas due to proposed development of greenbelt and
masking effect with the existing noise levels. Hence, the noise levels impact due to mining
operations on community will be insignificant.
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4.2.2.2 MITIGATION MEASURES TO REDUCE NOISE LEVEL
The following control measures are being/ will be adopted to keep the ambient noise levels well
below the limits.
Sharp drill bits with wet drilling arrangements.
Controlled blasting by latest blasting technique using shock tube detonator (Downline
detonator in combination with noise less trunk line detonators.)
Use of Rock breaker in place of secondary blasting.
Adequate silencers in HEMM are being/ will be provided to reduce generation of noise.
Proper maintenance, oiling and greasing of machines at regular intervals is being/ will be
done to reduce generation of noise.
HEMMs equipped with acoustic cabins will be provided for the operators.
Proper maintenance (preventive as well as scheduled maintenance), oiling and greasing of
HEMMs to minimize generation of noise.
Development of green belt/plantation around mine boundary and all around in the vicinity of
the crusher to tap fugitive dust will be carried out.
Periodical monitoring of noise is being/ will be carried out.
4.2.2.3 IMPACT OF VIBRATION DUE TO BLASTING
Ground vibration, fly rock, noise, dust and fumes are the deleterious effects of blasting operation
on environment. The explosive energy sets up a seismic wave in the ground, which can cause
significant damage to structures and disturbance to human occupants.
When an explosive charge is fired inside the blast hole, it is converted into hot gases, which exert
intense pressure on the blast hole walls. High intensity shock waves propagate radially in all
directions and cause the rock particles to oscillate. This oscillation is felt as ground vibration.
Blasting, in addition to easing the hard strata, generates ground vibrations and instantaneous
noise. Ground vibration from mine blasting is expressed by amplitude, frequency and duration of
blast. The variables, which influence ground vibrations, are controllable and non-controllable. The
non-controllable variables include general surface terrain, type and depth of overburden. Similarly,
the controllable variables include type of explosives, charge per delay, delay interval, direction of
blast progression, burden, spacing, specific charge and coupling ratio.
The oscillation of rock particles is called Particle Velocity and its value is called Peak Particle
velocity (PPV), which is measured in millimeters per second. The standards for safe limit of PPV are
established by Director General of Mines Safety for safe level criteria through Circular No. 7 dated
29/8/1997. The safe level criteria PPV as mentioned in Circular No. 7 of DGMS is presented below:
Table - 4.7
Permissible Peak Particle Velocity (mm/s)
S. No. Type of Structure Dominant Excitation Frequency (Hz)
< 8 Hz 8 - 25 Hz > 25 Hz
A) Buildings/structures not belonging to the owner
1. Domestic houses/structures
(Kuchcha brick and cement) 5 10 15
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S. No. Type of Structure Dominant Excitation Frequency (Hz)
< 8 Hz 8 - 25 Hz > 25 Hz
2. Industrial Buildings
(RCC and framed structures) 10 20 25
3. Objects of historical importance and sensitive
structure 2 5 10
B) Buildings belonging to the owner with limited life span
1. Domestic houses/structures
(Kuchcha brick and cement) 10 15 25
2. Industrial buildings
(RCC and framed structures) 15 25 50
Source: DGMS Circular No. 7 dated 29.8.1997
As the distance increases the PPV value is likely to reduce. Following mitigation measures are
being/ will be adopted to combat the ground vibrations due to blasting:
Ground vibrations does not/ will not affect the structures in the vicinity of ML area as blasting
is being/ will be done within the standards prescribed by DGMS for controlled blasting.
Explosive charge per hole and per delay is being/ will be maintained as per the study carried
out by the reputed organization.
Blasting is done in a controlled manner and non-electric shock tube initiating system like
Raydet and Noiseless Trunkline Delays are being/will be used.
Blasting is being/ will be carried out only during day time only.
Total Mining Lease area is 183.53 ha. The Nearest village from the mine site is Village Garh which is
located at an approx distance of 0.7 km in West direction. No village is located with 500 meters
from the mine site. However, regular monitoring of blast induced vibration is being conducted at
mine site by micromate instrument which records all details of vibration caused by blasting. With
the regular monitoring of blast induced vibration, blast parameters have been optimized and
vibration level is as per prescribed limit. Slope and Blasting study has been conducted by IIT, BHU.
Copy of same is enclosed as Annexure XIV with this Final EIA/EMP Report.
Some recommendations of the Slope & Blasting Study are as follows:
The blasting needs to be carefully attended in light of existing ground vibration and AOP
levels, which have a definite leaning towards crossing the maximum permissible limit.
Fly rocks appeared to be controlled in the study blasts.
It is recommended that NONEL Initiation System should be continued in the blasting
operations. The Sub grade drilling should be 0.5 m for a blast hole depth of 8 to 9 meter and
explosive should be initiated from the bottom of the hole.
4.2.3 IMPACT ON WATER ENVIRONMENT & MITIGATION MEASURES
4.2.3.1 IMPACT ON SURFACE WATER AND MITIGATION MEASURES
The area is devoid of perennial streams/rivers. A few nallas cut their course through alluvial
formations. Following protection measures are being/ will be taken to protect the nallah:
Safety barrier of 45 m on both sides of the Nallah
Construction of earthen bunds on both sides of the Nallah
The ground vibrations generated by blasting during the mining operations are being /will
be kept well within standards prescribed by DGMS for controlled blasting.
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Controlled blasting by latest blasting technique using shock tube detonator (Downline
detonator in combination with noise less trunk line detonators.) is being/ will be done.
Ground vibrations are being/ will be kept under control by using optimum charge of
explosive per delay.
Regular vibration monitoring of all the blasts is being/ will be done & the maximum PPV is
being/ will be kept within the prescribed limit.
Some Seasonal water bodies i.e. Aguna Bala, Phutiya Bala, Sukri Nadi, Athuna Bala and
Chhoralo Bala are found within 10 km radius of the Mining Lease area. These rivulets which
originate during monsoon, after flowing and then finding their way through the
valleys/depressions, soon lose their run-off in sand within a few kilometers.
Due to semi-arid and climatic conditions, scanty and erratic rainfall, high evaporation and
extreme temperature, there would be no ground seepage in the area.
4.2.3.2 IMPACT OF GROUND WATER AND MITIGATION MEASURES
General Ground level of the mining lease area is 405 m AMSL. According to groundwater
monitoring, Water level in core zone is 370 m AMSL (35 mbgl) and Ultimate working depth of the
mining operation will be 396 m AMSL (9 m bgl). As per the mining details Water table will not be
intersected due to mining activities.
Detailed Hydro-Geological Study has been prepared and same is enclosed as Annexure XI with this
Final EIA/EMP Report.
Moreover, the mineral limestone and associated rocks do not contain any toxic substance.
Therefore, there is no significant impact of mining activities on any source of water.
4.2.3.3 WASTE WATER MANAGEMENT
Following measures are being/ will be adopted for waste water management:
No waste water will be generated from the mining activities.
Septic tanks and soak pit will be provided for the disposal of domestic waste water generated
from mine office.
Oil- water separator is being/ will be provided at the workshop and treated water is being/ will
be used for equipment washing, dust suppression and plantation etc.
Periodical Ground water level & quality monitoring will be carried out.
4.2.3.4 WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES
A. Water Recycling
The waste water generated recycled back for green belt development and dust suppression
after separation of Oil & Grease content. Thus, ensuring complete utilization of the waste
water.
B. Rain Water Harvesting
Rain Water harvesting Techniques are being/ will be implemented for conservation of
water. This technique recharge/ will recharge the ground water table level of the area.
The rainwater falling directly into the mine pits is being/ will be stored and used for
plantation & dust suppression.
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4.2.4 IMPACT ON SOIL / LAND USE PATTERN & MITIGATION MEASURES
4.2.4.1 IMPACT ON SOIL ENVIRONMENT
There is no top soil generation. Hence, there will be negligible impact of mining on soil/ adjacent
land. By adopting efficient dust suppression measures, the contamination of dust can be avoided.
Following measures are being/ will be taken to reduce the impact of mining on adjacent land with
reference to run off, soil erosion and loss of top soil:
Top Soil
There is no top soil to be removed.
Run Off
Garland drains along with Retaining walls having water holes at the toe of temporary dumps
is being/ will be constructed to arrest the washed fines and rolling boulders.
The rainwater falling directly into the mine pits is being/ will be stored and used for plantation
& dust suppression.
Periodical monitoring of ground water quality is being/ will be carried out.
Soil Erosion
Up to lease life, total greenbelt/Plantation will be done on 52.75 ha (26.75 ha area on waste
dump & 26 ha area on 7.5 m barrier zone and on virgin area).
The increased green cover will substantially prevent soil erosion.
4.2.4.2 LANDSCAPE AND LAND USE PATTERN
Land use pattern of the lease area during pre-operational, operational and post-operational
phases have been given in following table:
TABLE 4.8
STAGE WISE LAND USE AND RECLAMATION AREA (Ha)
S. No Land Use Category Pre-operational
(Present)
Operational (At the end of
Modified Mining Plan period)
Post Operational (At
the end of life of lease)
1 Top Soil Dump - - -
2 Waste Dump 0.22 8.72 26.75
3A. Excavation (Voids only) 8.92 21.27 77.53
3B. Reclamation (Backfilled) - - -
4 Road 2.25 3.45 1.5
5 Infrastructure 0.3 2.3 2.3
6 Township Area - - -
7 Green belt /Plantation 4.9 8.9 26
8 Mineral Storage - - -
9 Undisturbed area 166.94 138.89 49.45
Total 183.53 183.53 183.53
Source: Approved Modified Mining plan & Progressive Mine Closure Plan, page no.44&60
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4.2.4.3 RECLAMATION PLAN FOR LAND
Up to lease life, total excavated area will be 77.53 ha. Reclamation of same is not possible by
backfilling since no pit would be formed which may be utilized for filling.
About 26.75 ha area will be covered under waste dump and total greenbelt/Plantation will be
done on 52.75 ha (26.75 ha area on waste dump & 26 ha area around mines office complex,
along the mine boundary on the north-east portions of the lease area and on virgin area).
Total 49.45 ha will remain undisturbed.
Conceptual plan showing impact of change of land use is given as Annexure VC with this Final
EIA/EMP report.
4.2.4.4 IDENTIFICATION OF IMPACTS ON LAND USE PATTERN DUE TO THE MINING ACTIVITY
a) Impact on Core Zone
Total Mining lease area is 183.53 ha which falls at villages Sewariya, Bhaktawarpura,
Dhaneriya and Kotadiya. Out of total mining lease area, 180.43 ha is Govt. land and
remaining 3.10 ha is private land.
The land use of the lease area will alter from waste land to mining area including
greenbelt, waste dumps etc.
Up to lease life, total excavated area will be 77.53 ha. Reclamation of same is not possible
by backfilling since no pit would be formed which may be utilized for filling.
b) Impact on Buffer Zone:
There will be no change in land use of buffer zone due to Expansion activity.
Awareness for new methodologies of agricultural practices viz. mixed farming, crop
rotation and agricultural cropping pattern suitable for the study area is being/ will also be
carried out under ESC to increase the agricultural productivity of the study area.
Mining activity is being/ will be confined to the mineralized zone and proper pollution
control measures are being/ will be adopted to restrict the pollution load within the active
zone in order to prevent any negative impact on nearby areas. There is/ will be no change
in land use of buffer area. Adequate measures are being/ will be taken to control the
pollutants within active mine area. Therefore, no adverse impact is envisaged in the study
area.
Recommendations:
Greenbelt is being/ will be done on slopes, dump areas so that dust emission impacts can
be minimized on surrounding agriculture fields.
Awareness for new methodologies of the agricultural practices viz. mixed farming, crop
rotation and agricultural cropping pattern suitable for the lease area.
Providing seeds, manure and fertilizers from different sources.
Rainwater harvesting practices are being/ will be encouraged which will lead to ground
water recharge and ultimately increased productivity in the study area.
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4.2.5 SOCIO – ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
The potential impact on socio-economic environment due to this mining project is given in
following heads.
4.2.5.1 POSITIVE IMPACTS
Employment:
Direct and indirect employment opportunities will be generated during proposed expansion in
mining operation and other allied activities. Employment generated by ACL provides a safe
working environment for workers. Preference for employment will be given to locals based on
need, eligibility and qualification.
Community Skills Development:
The local community will be/is being benefitted from the training programmes that will/has been
instituted by ACL to enable the community labour force to work for their livelihood/Self-growth.
This training will improve/has improved their skill sets that not only benefit ACL but also the
community at large during and after the project life.
Improved Standard of Living:
Employment opportunities created by the project will increase income of local community and
therefore improve the overall standard of living in the area.
Economic Exposure and Development:
Implementation of the project will make opportunities for sustainable livelihood, better
infrastructure facilities and services available to the people. This will expose and introduce the
local population to factors of economic development including the banking system, financial
services and credit and investment schemes. The exposure will enable community members to
invest their income and prevent dependency or living a life with a view of “tomorrow will take
care of itself”.
Impact on Civic Amenities
The impact of the proposed limestone project on the civic amenities will be positive. With
improved transportation facilities, educational facilities and other recreational facilities etc. there
will be improvement in civic amenities. The communication facilities will also improve in the area.
4.2.5.2 ADVERSE SOCIAL IMPACT
Health Impacts
The project may trigger negative health impacts through increased dust, creation of breeding
grounds for disease vectors, population influx which might introduce new diseases in the area and
pressure on sanitation facilities.
Livelihood Change
Due to the labour intensity of the mining sector, the project will attract the more able-bodied
persons from the community which in turn will lead to low labour availability in other sectors of
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the economy including agricultural, labour intensive jobs etc. project will have insignificant impact
on livelihood change.
Population Growth
This project will not have any substantial impact on the population growth. The proposed
limestone project will generate employment opportunities for the people of nearby villages and
rehabilitated families rendering positive impact on the area on the whole.
4.2.5.3 MITIGATION MEASURES
Mitigation Health Impacts
As mentioned in 4.2.1, the incremental GLCs for various air pollutants will be restricted within the
lease area and the impacts will be negligible on the nearby villages. Nevertheless, Awareness
programmes on health hazards will be conducted to create awareness amongst the employees as
well as the local population. ACL will do CER activities in the area of Health facilities by means of
providing primary health services covering nearby villages through health extenders, in
conjunction with Government and NGOs. The health issues can be monitored and addressed in
this manner. ACL will consider Health facilities under its CER activities.
Health Care Facilities
Proper health care facilities will be provided to the employees of limestone mine along with their
families. The medical facilities in form of primary medical camps will also be extended to local
people in the nearby areas under CER activities.
Managing Loss of Livelihood and Income:
To cushion the population against impacts of mine closure, adequate advance intimation will be
given to employees and contractors to allow them to source alternative opportunities. Skills
development programmes will also be undertaken by ACL to ensure sustainable livelihood for
people of the nearby areas.
4.2.6 IMPACT ON HUMAN SETTLEMENT
Total Mining lease area is 183.53 ha which falls at Villages Sewariya, Bhaktawarpura, Dhaneriya and
Kotadiya, Tehsil- Jaitaran, District- Pali (Rajasthan). Out of total mining lease area, 180.43 ha is
Govt. land and remaining 3.10 ha is private land. Nearest habitation is Village Garh (~0.7 km in West
Direction) from the Mining Lease boundary.
By carrying out detailed geological exploration and computation of reserves and subsequently in
mine planning, maximum effort has been given to keep the village settlements outside by a safe
margin as per the safety provisions. However, Following Protection measures are being/ will be
taken to mitigate the impact of mining activities on nearest habitation:
Mining is being/ will be carried out as per the provisions outlined in Modeified Mining Plan
approved by Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) as well as by abiding to the guidelines of Director
General Mines Safety (DGMS) and Conditions mentioned in DGMS guidelines are being/ will be
followed strictly.
Controlled blasting is being/ will be carried out to reduce air blast and peak particle velocity in
order to control effect of vibration in the nearby area.
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Secondary blasting for reducing the boulder size is being/ will be avoided by using rock
breaker.
All precautions while approaching within 300 meters from the place of blasting are being/ will
be taken to ensure no flying fragments are thrown near habitation.
Regular ambient air quality monitoring and vibration monitoring is being/ will be done.
All measures are being/ will be adopted to control fugitive dust emission during mining
operation and to ensure no impact on nearby habitats.
Regular water spraying is being/will be done on haul roads & Crusher hopper to arrest dust
from becoming air-borne.
4.2.7 PUBLIC HEALTH IMPLICATION
As per the survey carried out in the study area, common diseases in the region are Diarrhoea, Viral
fever, Typhoid, Dermatitis, Urinary tract infections, Conjunctivitis, Cataract, Arthritis,
Gastrointestinal disease, malaria etc. None of these can be related to the project and relied
activities of project.
Development of green belt/plantation around mine boundary and all around in the vicinity of
the crusher to tarp fugitive dust will be carried out.
Air quality modelling has been carried out & incremental value, i.e. 3.81 µg/m3 due to mine
within the lease area.
No waste water is being/ will be generated due to mining operations.
Pollution control measures for ambient air, water, noise are being/ will be taken to maintain
within the prescribed standards.
Regular Ambient air quality monitoring, noise monitoring & water quality analysis is being/ will
be done.
Efforts will be made under CER to improve the hygiene, sanitation, education and
infrastructure of the nearby villagers.
All the employees when inducted will be medically examined. Further, they are being/ will also
be medically examined at periodical interval.
4.2.8 IMPACT ON LOCAL TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE
About 9334 Tonnes of limestone per day will be transported from mine site to cement plant.
At present, uncrushed ore is being transported from RAS-I Mine to the crusher located at
RAS-II Mine by Dumpers (aerial distance between RAS-I & Ras-II mine is approx 14 kms) and
then the crushed material is being transported from RAS-II Mine to the Captive Cement Plant
(Aerial distance between RAS-II mine to Captive cement Plant is approx 0.5 km) by the tippers
till the conveyor belt system is made operational.
In future, uncrushed ore will be feed to crusher proposed in this mine, and then crsuhed
limestone will be transported to Cement plant.
Impact prediction due to transportation has been done and same is shown in Fig no 4.1 to 4.4.
Traffic survey has been done as per Indian Roads Congress Guidelines by CSIR, New Delhi.
Copy of report is enclosed as Annexure XII with this Final EIA/EMP Report.
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Route map showing transportation from Mine to plan is given below:
4.2.9 IMPACT ON BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT
There is no National Park, Wildlife Sanctuary, Biosphere Reserves, Tiger Reserves, and Wildlife
Corridors etc. within 10 km radius of the mining lease area. One Pagara Block Reserve Forest and
one Protected Forest falls with in 10 km radius study area. Letter along with authenticated
location map has been received from Deputy conservator of Forest, Pali vide letter No./F()
DCF/Survey/2018-19/3681 dated 02.07.2018.
Following protection measures are being/ will be taken to protect the Reserved Forest therefore,
mining does not/ will not cause any adverse impact on existing wildlife:
The ground vibrations generated by blasting during the mining operations are being /will be
kept well within standards prescribed by DGMS for controlled blasting.
Ground vibrations will be kept under control by using optimum charge of explosive per delay.
Regular vibration monitoring of all the blasts will be done & the maximum PPV will be kept
within the prescribed limit of DGMS.
Controlled blasting by latest blasting technique using shock tube detonator (Downline
detonator in combination with noise less trunk line detonators.) is being/ will be done.
Up to lease life, an area of about 52.75 ha area (26.75 ha area on waste dump & 27 ha area on
7.5 m barrier zone and on virgin area) will be covered under greenbelt/plantation which will
improve the green cover and aesthetic environment of the area.
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4.2.9.1 IMPACT ON FLORA
No adverse impact is envisaged on the existing flora, as there will be no deforestation by mining
operation. Plantation is being/ will be developed in the mining lease area as per plantation
programme. These activities help to improve the floral cover of the area. The greenbelt and
plantation development attracts/ will eventually attract micro fauna, birds etc in the area.
Assistance is being/ will be taken from local forest department in selection of species of plants so
that green coverage could improve very fast. The varieties would include those plants, which are
suitable to the area.
4.2.9.2 IMPACT ON FAUNA
Authentication of list of flora & fauna has been obtained from Dy Conservator of Forest vide letter
No./F() DCF/Survey/2018-19/3681 dated 02.07.2018. As per authenticated list of flora & Flora and
Field study report, two scheduled –I Species i.e. Monitor lizard (Varanus bengalensis) & Indian
Peafowl (Pavo cristatus) were found within 10 km radius of the Mining Lease area.
Conservation plan for Two schedule I specie i.e. Monitor lizard & Indian Peafowl along with
biological study report has been approved from Dy Conservator of Forest vide letter No./F()
DCF/Survey/2018-19/3681 dated 02.07.2018.
Environment mitigation measures are being/ will be adopted; therefore, mining will not cause any
adverse impact on existing wildlife.
Measures for keeping noise level well within permissible limit are being/ will be taken to prevent
disturbance to wild life. Mine lease area will be fenced for preventing the entry of wildlife into the
mine area.
4.2.9.3 MEASURES FOR MINIMIZING IMPACT ON FAUNA
Following measures will be adopted to minimize the impact of mining on faunal environment of
the area.
Measures are being/ will be taken and environment management plan will be implemented to
curb pollution of air, water, land and noise environment.
Greenbelt development and plantation helps in creating habitats for local faunal species and
to create better environment for various fauna.
Creating and developing awareness for nature and wildlife in the nearby villages.
4.2.10 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
Occupational health and safety (OHS) is a multidisciplinary field concerned with the safety, health
and welfare of people at work. The goal of occupational safety and health programs includes
fostering a safe and healthy work environment. OHS may also protect co-workers, family
members, employers, customers, and many others who might be affected by the workplace
environment.
Occupational Health & Safety is based on the following three aspects: -
• Hazard identification
• Risk assessment
• Determination of applicable controls
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A Hazard Identification and Risk (HIRA) Analysis is a systematic way to identify and analyze
hazards to determine their scope, impact and the vulnerability of the built environment to such
hazards and its purpose is to ensure that there is a formal process for hazard identification, risk
assessment and control to effectively manage hazards that may occur within the workplaces.
Details regarding occupational health hazards as well as mitigation measures have been discussed
as under:
S.
No
Hazards and Sources Anticipated
impacts
Preventive Measures Control Measures
1. Exposure to heat due
to:
Sun exposure
Working
temperature
Dehydration,
Fatigue,
Headache
Training and awareness to
workers
Implementation of safety
standards and awareness.
Adequate drinking water
supply.
Use of HEMM having A.C
cabins.
Onsite emergency preparedness
Rest shelter in M.L. area
Personal Protective Equipment viz.
helmet, boots.
Onsite emergency preparedness
2. Physical hazards due
to :-
Drilling
Blasting related
issues
Slips and falls
Contact with, or
capture in,
moving
machinery
Physical injury Use of reflective jackets and
other PPEs
Implementation of safety
standards and awareness.
Training & education
Advanced drilling & blasting
technique
Personal Protective Equipment viz.
helmet, boots
Onsite emergency preparedness
3. Exposure to Noise &
Vibration due to :-
HEMM
operations
Drilling
Blasting
Transportation
Over
exposure may
lead to
hearing
impairment
HEMMs provided with
ergonomically designed
operator’s cabin
Regular maintenance of
HEMMs
Regular Noise level survey
Use of silencers & mufflers, sound
proof cabins,
Personal hearing protection like ear
plugs/muffs.
Limited/discontinuous exposure to
noise HEMM operations & job
rotation.
Onsite emergency preparedness
4. Exposure to dust due
to :-
Drilling
Balsting
Excavation
Loading
Transportation
Breathing
problem &
lung disorders
Control of dust at generation
point through water/mist
spraying
Maintenance of HEMM’s
Use of HEMM’s having A.C
cabins.
Advanced drilling & blasting
technique
Green belt development
Use of PPEs, as necessary (e.g. dust
masks).
Onsite emergency preparedness
4.2.10.1 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND RELATED DISEASE
The following table depicts the potential effects due to limestone mining.
S NO. EFFECT SYMPTOMS FIRST AID MEASURES
1. Eyes Contact can cause irritation of eyes. Immediately flushing of eyes with generous
amounts of water. Pulling back of eyelid while
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flushing to ensure that all limestone dust has been
washed out. Seeking medical attention promptly if
the initial flushing of the eyes does not remove the
irritant. No rubbing of eyes.
2. Skin Contact can cause mild irritation of skin. Brushing off or removing as much dry limestone as
possible. Washing of exposed area with large
amounts of water.
3. Inhalation It can cause mild irritation of the respiratory system.
Long-term exposure may cause permanent damage.
Limestone is not listed by Mine Safety and Health
Administration (MSHA), OSHA, or International Agency
for Research on Cancer (IARC) as a carcinogen.
However, It may contain trace amounts of crystalline
silica in the form of quartz or crystobalite, which has
been classified by IARC as a Group I carcinogen to
humans when inhaled. Inhalation of free silica can also
cause a chronic lung disorder, silicosis.
Moving victim to fresh air. Seeking medical
attention.
4.2.10.2 IMPLEMENTATION OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES
Occupational Health and Safety measures result in improving the conditions under which workers
are employed. It improves not only their physical efficiency but also provides protection to their
life. ACL will adopt the following safety measures:
Continuous monitoring for compliance of SOPs.
Pit Safety Committee will be formed and recommendations given by committee will be
implemented.
Awareness for safety and occupational health will be implemented like posters, safety films,
etc.,
Safety clauses in contract order.
To depute Environment Health & Safety team
Medical exam for fitness before employment as per standards in Form P-1 of Mines Rules
1955.
Periodical medical examination as per Mines Rule 1955- will be done every 5 years as per
standards laid down in Form P.
The persons working in dusty environment will be examined every year as per the DGMS
circular No. 01 of 21.01.2010.
All employees will undergo medical examination as per the recommendation of 10th National
Conference of safety in Mines.
Besides that, to avoid any adverse effect on the health of workers due to various pollutants,
sufficient measures relating to safety and health will also be practiced.
Provision of rest shelters for mine workers with amenities like drinking water etc.
Training of employees for use of safety appliances and first aid in vocational training center.
Removal of unsafe conditions and prevention of unsafe acts
Detailed analysis of each and every incident
Periodic inspection by internal and external safety experts
Celebrations of various safety events for awareness
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An effective and clearly audible means of giving warning, in case of fire, to every person are
provided at the site. A free passage–way giving access to each means of escape in case of fire
will be maintained for the use of all workers.
Regular maintenance and testing of all equipment as per manufacturers’ guidelines.
Close surveillance of the factors in working environment and work practices which may affect
environment and workers health.
Working of mine will be done as per approved mining plan and environmental plans.
Implementation of comprehensive Hearing Conservation Programs. The hearing conservation
program requires employers to monitor noise exposure levels in a way that accurately
identifies employees exposed to noise at or above 85 decibels (dB) averaged over 8 working
hours, or an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA). Employers must monitor all employees
whose noise exposure is equivalent to or greater than a noise exposure received in 8 hours
where the noise level is constantly 85 dB. Project specific Hearing Conservation Plan to be
prepared covering the aspects of monitoring, testing, evaluation and protection of noise.
All safety measures will be taken which includes the use of safety appliances such as:
Mask for protection from dust (DGMS approved design, dust free disposable facial mask
as per IS: 9473)
Ear Muffs
Safety Helmets
Reflective jackets
Safety Belts
Safety Shoes
Goggles etc.
Availability of Medical facilities for proposed mine and establishment of first aid stations
equipped with first aid boxes in the mine premises.
Conduction of internal audits and evaluation of legal compliance.
In order to ensure adequate implementation of the OHS measures suggested, ACL will adhere to
the pre & periodical medical examination program. Details of the same are given in Chapter X,
Para 10.5 of this Final EIA/EMP Report.
4.3 CONCLUSION
As discussed above, it is safe to say that the project will not cause any significant impact on the
environment of the area, as adequate preventive measures will be adopted to contain various
pollutants generated due to the mining project within permissible limits. Continuous development
of Green belt around the mining lease boundary will minimize the environment pollution and
improve the aesthetic beauty. Further the development of water ponds and greenbelt will remain
useful for local community. The project will also increase employment benefit and revenue to the
Government.
CHAPTER-V
ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES (TECHNOLOGY & SITE)
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CHAPTER – V
ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES (TECHNOLOGY & SITE)
5.1 GENERAL
Analysis of alternative site helps in selection of best possible site for the project. On one hand it helps
to closeness to the existing infrastructure and on other hand it also helps to minimize the impact of
project on environment.
5.2 ANALYSIS OF SITE
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will be within the existing Mining lease area ha to meet the increased demand of the cement of the
Integrated Cement plant which is adjacent to this mine site.
From the nature & extent of the deposit and exploration done in the deposit, adequate reserves of
required quality have been proved with adequate degree of reliability. Therefore, the expansion
project will continue in the existing site.
5.3 ANALYSIS OF TECHNOLOGY
Mining operation is being/ will be carried out by Opencast Mechanized Mining method, utilizing
Heavy Earth Moving Machines (HEMM) in conjunction with drilling & blasting. Loading is being/ will
be done by Hydraulic excavators. Presently, the uncrushed ore is being transported to the crusher of
RAS-II Mine by Dumpers and then the crushed material is being transported to the Captive Cement
Plant by the tippers till the conveyor belt system is made operational.
With the proposal of increased capacity of Limestone Production, it is also proposed to install crusher
and screening Plant system with Limestone storage facility at RAS-I Mine so that the crushed
limestone can be directly transported to the cement plant by tippers.
5.4 CONCLUSION
This Limestone Mine is a captive Mine of ACL. The expansion will be carried out in the existing mining
lease area. The mineral mined at this mine will be used for the manufacture of clinker/cement at the
integrated cement plant. No change in use of mineral is envisaged. Conventional method of
mechanised mining with drilling, blasting, loading by excavators and transportation is adopted. No
Change in site and technology is envisaged.
CHAPTER-VI
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CHAPTER–VI
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME
6.1 INTRODUCTION
Post Project Monitoring is an essential part to check the impact of project related activity. Hence
monitoring of various environmental parameters will be carried out on a regular basis to ascertain
the following:
Status of Pollution within the mine site and in its vicinity.
Generate data for predictive or corrective purpose in respect of pollution.
Examine the efficiency of pollution control system adopted at the site.
To assess environmental impacts.
Monitoring will be carried out at the site as per the norms of CPCB. Environmental Monitoring
Programme will be conducted for various environmental components as per conditions stipulated
in Environmental Clearance Letter issued by MoEFCC & Consent to Operate issued by SPCB.
Six monthly compliance reports will be submitted every year to Regional Office by 1st of June & 1st
of December. Quarterly compliance Report for conditions stipulated in Consent to Operate will be
submitted to SPCB on regular basis.
6.2 FORMATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CELL (EMC)
In order to maintain the environmental quality within the standards, regular monitoring of various
environmental components is necessary. M/s. Ambuja Cements Ltd. (ACL) has an Environmental
Management Cell (EMC) for environmental monitoring and control. The EMC team takes care of
pollution monitoring aspects and implementation of control measures.
A group of qualified and efficient engineers with technicians are deputed for maintenance, up
keeping and monitoring the pollution control equipment, to keep them in working at the best of
their efficiencies. The Oraganizational structure of EMC is given in Chapter – X of this Final
EIA/EMP Report.
6.2.1 RESPONSIBILITIES OF EMC
The responsibilities of the EMC include the following:
Environmental monitoring.
Commissioning of pollution control equipment.
Specification and regulation of maintenance schedules for pollution control equipment.
Ensuring that standards are maintained.
Developing the green belt.
Ensuring water use is being/ will be minimized.
Implementation Environmental Management Plan.
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6.3 MEASUREMENT METHODOLOGIES
6.3.1 INSTRUMENTS TO BE USED
The following instruments are being/ will be used for the environmental monitoring:
1. Respirable Dust Sampler (RDS)
2. Fine Particulate Sampler (FPS)
3. Sound Level Meter
4. Micro Meteorological Station
5. Water level Indicator
6.3.2 MONITORING PROGRAMME
The post project monitoring includes details of any major/ minor impact in the core zone and area
within buffer zone for the following parameters: -
Micro - Meteorological data
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Noise Level Monitoring
Water quality and level monitoring
Medical check-up of the employees.
6.3.2.1 MONITORING SCHEDULE
Details of the Environmental Monitoring schedule, which are undertaken for various
environmental components, are detailed below:
TABLE: 6.1
Post Project Monitoring
S. No. DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY OF MONITORING
1. Ambient Air Quality Twice a Week
2. Water Quality & Level Quarterly
3. Noise Level Monitoring Quarterly
4. Vibration Monitoring Of every blast
5. Stack Monitoring Regular
6.3.3 METHODOLOGY ADOPTED
Post project monitoring will be carried out as per conditions stipulated in Environmental Clearance
Letter issued by MoEFCC, Consent issued by SPCB as well as according to CPCB guidelines. The
mine site is considered as core zone and the area lying within 10 km radius from the mine site is
considered as the buffer zone where some impacts may be observed on physical and biological
environment. In the Buffer zone slight impact may be observed and that too is occasional.
The following table is showing details of Post Project Monitoring programme:
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TABLE: 6.2
POST PROJECT MONITORING PROGRAMME
Attributes Sampling Measurement Method Test Procedure
A. Air
Environment
Network Frequency
Meteorological
• Wind speed
• Wind direction
• Dry bulb
temperature
• Wet bulb
temperature
• Relative
humidity
• Rainfall
Minimum 1 at
project site
Regularly in
one season
by Weather
Monitoring
Station
Mechanical/automatic
weather station
-
Pollutants
• PM10
4 locations at
Mine Boundary
As per
Revised
National
Ambient Air
Quality
Standards
(NAAQS)
vide MoEF
circular,
dated
16.11.2009
Gravimetric method -
• PM2.5 Gravimetric method -
• SO2 Improved West & Gaeke
method
Absorption in Potassium
Tetra Chloromercurate
followed by Colorimetric
estimation using P-
Rosaniline hydrochloride
and Formaldehyde (IS:
5182 Part - II).
• NO2 Modified Jacob &
Hochheiser (Na- Arsenite)
Method
Absorption in dill NaOH
and then estimated
colorimetrically with
sulphanilamide and N (I-
Nepthyle) Ethylene
diamine Dihydrochloride
and Hydrogen Peroxide
(IS: 5182 Part 6)
Stack Monitoring
Pollutant
PM
Crusher stack As per CPCB Guide Line and Indian Standard 11255 (1985).
As Per CPCB Guide Line Gravimetric method
B. Water Environment
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pH, Turbidity,
Colour, Odour,
Taste,
TDS, Total
Hardness, Calcium
hardness,
Magnesium
hardness, Chloride,
Fluoride, Sulphate,
Nitrates, Alkalinity,
Iron, Manganese,
Set of grab
samples during
pre and post-
monsoon for
ground water
Diurnal and
Season wise
As per IS 10500-2012 Samples for water
quality should be
collected and analyzed
as per :
IS : 2488 (Part 1-5)
methods for sampling
and testing of Industrial
effluents
Standard methods for
examination of water
and wastewater analysis
published by American
Public Health
Association.
C. Noise
Noise levels at Day
& night time -Leq
dB (A)
Mine Boundary,
High noise
generating
areas within the
lease
Quarterly /
Half yearly
As per CPCB norms
As per CPCB norms
6.4 LOCATIONS OF MONITORING STATIONS
The location of the monitoring stations are selected on the basis of prevailing micro
meteorological conditions of the area like; Wind Direction & Wind Speed, Relative Humidity,
Temperature. 4-6 AAQM stations are selected to assess the ambient air quality of the area. Noise
level monitoring are carried out on lease boundary & in high noise generating area within the M L
area. Water monitoring locations are decided on the basis of general slope of the area & drainage
pattern. Locations for the post project monitoring are as under.
TABLE: 6.3
LOCATIONS OF MONITORING STATIONS
S. NO. DESCRIPTION LOCATION
1. Ambient Air Quality Mine Boundary
2. Noise Level Monitoring Mine Boundary, High noise generating areas within
the Mine boundary
3. Water Level & Quality Nearby Ground water sources
6.5 DATA ANALYSIS
Monitoring data analysis will be done by MoEF CC approved laboratory as per CPCB guidelines &
timely submitted to concerned authority (specified in Environment Clearance Letter issued by
MoEFCC, New Delhi and Consent issued by CPCB) on regular basis.
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6.6 DETAILED BUDGET
The budget proposed for this Expansion in Limestone Production capacity is as follows:
Capital Cost of the Project: Rs. 85 Crores /-
Capital Cost for EMP: Rs. 7.0 Crores /-
Recurring Cost for EMP: Rs. 50 Lacs/annum/-
Table - 6.4
EMP Cost Breakup (Rs. in Lac)
S.
No. Particulars
Capital cost Annual recurring cost
Existing Proposed Total Existing Proposed Total
1. Pollution Control - 640 640 12 20 32
2. Pollution Monitoring
50 50 0.5 1.0 1.5
3. Occupational Health - - - 0.5 1.0 1.5
4. Green Belt/Mine/Workshop - 10 10 08 05 13
5. Reclamation / Rehabilitation of
mined out area - - - - 2 2
6. Others (Specify) - - - - - -
Total - 700 700 21.0 29.0 50.0
CHAPTER-VII
ADDITIONAL STUDIES
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CHAPTER-VII
ADDITIONAL STUDIES
7.1 INTRODUCTION
As per EIA Notification dated 14th September, 2006, as amended on time to time, Ministry of
Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC), New Delhi has suggested Terms of References
(ToRs) for the preparation of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report and
Environmental Management Plan (EMP) vide their letter no. J-11015/82/2017-IA.II (M) dated
September 28th, 2017.
The following Additional Studies were carried out in reference to the additional Terms of
References:
Public Consultation
Hydro-geological Study & Rain Water Harvesting Plan
Risk Assessment & Disaster Management Plan
7.2 PUBLIC CONSULTATION
Public Hearing for Proposed Expansion in Limestone Production capacity from 0.279 Million TPA
to 2.80 Million TPA and installation of Crusher of 1200 TPH in RAS-I Limestone Mine (ML No. 10/94,
ML Area- 183.53 ha) at Villages Sewariya, Bhaktawarpura, Dhaneriya, and Kotadiya, Tehsil- Jaitaran,
District- Pali (Rajasthan) of M/s. Ambuja Cements Ltd was conducted on 25.10.2018 at 11:00 am at
Atal Sewa Kendra, Gram Panchayat, Kudki, Tehsil- Jaitaran, District Pali, State Rajasthan. Details of
the Public Hearing Proceedings are appended herewith.
Particular Description
Advertisement for Public Hearing
Date of Advertisement in Newspapers
Name of Newspapers
19.09.2018
(“Dainik Navjyoti” and “The Times of India”)
Date/Time of Public Hearing 25th October, 2018 at 11:00 AM
Venue Atal Sewa Kendra, Gram Panchayat, Kudki, Tehsil- Jaitaran,
District Pali, State Rajasthan
Members
I. Shree Sudhir Kumar Sharma, District Collector, Pali.
II. Mr. Amit Sharma, Regional Officer, Rajasthan State
Pollution Control Board.
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7.2.1 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE FOR LIMESTONE MINE PUBLISHED IN NEWSPAPER “DAINIK
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“DAINIK NAVJYOTI”
“THE TIMES OF INDIA”
FIG. 7.1: COPY OF THE NEWSPAPER CUTTING
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7.2.2 PHOTOGRAPHS OF PUBLIC HEARING
FIG. 7.2: PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE PUBLIC HEARING
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7.2.4 ENGLISH TRANSLATION OF PUBLIC HEARING PROCEEDINGS
Proceedings of Public hearing held on 25.10.2018 for obtaining Environmental Clearance for
Proposed Expansion in Limestone Production capacity from 0.279 Million TPA to 2.80 Million TPA
and installation of Crusher of 1200 TPH in RAS-I Limestone Mine (ML No. 10/94, ML Area- 183.53ha)
at Villages Sewariya, Bhaktawarpura, Dhaneriya and Kotadiya, Tehsil- Jaitaran, District- Pali, State
Rajasthan of Ambuja Cement Ltd. (ACL).
Public hearing was conducted on 25.10.2018 in the morning at 11:00 am in chairmanship of Shree
Sudhir Kumar Sharma, District Collector, Pali at Atal Sewa Kendra, Gram Panchayat, Kudki, Tehsil-
Jaitaran, District Pali, State Rajasthan in compliance of order no. General/2018/5742 dated
14/09/2018 by District Office Collector as per the provision of EIA Notification dated 14.09.2006
issued by MoEFCC, Government of India for obtaining Environmental Clearance for Proposed
Expansion in Limestone Production capacity from 0.279 Million TPA to 2.80 Million TPA and
installation of Crusher of 1200 TPH in RAS-I Limestone Mine (ML No. 10/94, ML Area- 183.53 ha)
located at Villages Sewariya, Bhaktawarpura, Dhaneriya and Kotadiya, Tehsil- Jaitaran, District- Pali
(Rajasthan) of M/s. Ambuja Cement Ltd. (ACL).
Details of the people present at the Public Hearing with their signatures are enclosed with public
hearing proceeding. Advertisement for the Public Hearing was published in newspapers i.e.
“Dainik Navjyoti” and “The Times of India” on 19.09.2018. Copy of the same is enclosed with
public hearing Proceeding.
By initiating the proceeding of public hearing Mr. Amit Sharma, Regional Officer, Rajasthan State
Pollution Control Board, did welcome of all the guests and apprised the requirement/process of
Public hearing of EIA Notification dated 14.09.2006 issued by MoEFCC, Government of India and
with permission of District Collector Sir invited the representative of M/s. Ambuja Cement Limited
for detailed presentation regarding the project.
Shree Sudhir Kumar Sharma, District Collector, Pali said that the project proponent should
participate in the developmental activities of the nearby villages and active contribution in the
public interest schemes of State Government. He said that from 06th October, 2018 Code of
conduct has been applied so neither any person will talk regarding any party nor speech.
Therefore, keeping these things in mind, suggest your opinions related to this Public hearing.
By giving detailed information of project, Shri Satish Saini, Deputy Manager of the company
provided the Executive summary description regarding the proposed expansion in RAS I
Limestone mine and gave the detailed information of the proposal through power point
presentation. Shri Saini apprised about the possible impacts on the Water, Air & Soil environment
and adequate Environment Management Plan. He also committed to keep the possible pollutants
under the prescribed standards of Pollution Control Board.
Shri Satish Saini told that Ambuja Company works on water conservation & bio mass etc. Its
cement production capacity is 36 lac tons.
After finishing of presentation Regional Officer, Rajasthan Pollution Control Board, Pali with the
permission of District Collector, Pali, invited the public to give their objection/suggestion/ opinion.
Details of the suggestion/objection/opinions given by the present public are as followed –
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1. Smt Neelam Devi, Sarpanch Kurki appreciated the work done by the Ambuja Company. She
said that Ambuja Company is doing good work for water conservation, fencing of farms and
sanitation etc. and will do the same in future also.
2. Shri Harendra Singh, Ex-Sarpanch of Village- Kurki expressed gratitude to all. He appreciated
the work done by the company. He requested that in their area many people are educated,
they should be provided employment. Also, he said that the way company is helping us we
should support the company as well. He said that company should give donation in Kurki
Goushala like as company supported to Kotdia Gaushala.
3. Shri Naurat mal Prajapat R/o Village Kurki said that if the expansion in the lease takes place
then our sheep, goats & cattle will face problem during grazing and it causes danger to
environment. He said that he has no objection with installement of crusher.
4. Shri Nathu Ram Choudhary R/o Village Kurki, said that Ambuja Company has done appreciable
work related to environment, water conservation, water for cattle, education, sanitation and
construction of shades. Construction of Ramp, C.C. & Grewal Road was done by company
which facilitated transportation. Company has done dense plantation, quality seed yeilded to
farmers and many other good works has been done, above mentioned works should be
continued in future so that our confidence for company will increase.
5. Shri Ramdev Prajapat said that in this area the rooms in hospitals are full of dirt and no
cleaning is there.
6. Shri Ladu Singh, Sarpanch of Village Bhumbaliya said that the mines fall within 4 km of the
village Dayalpura & Kathmor, but no work is done for our panchayat and donation should be
given to our Gaushala also.
7. Shri Hardev Ram Gurjar, R/o Village Kurki said that construction of road in village
Bakhtawarpura is being done in grazing land. Also he said that he has no objection with
proposed project but the lease area should not be expanded.
8. Shri Kamal Kishor parashar, R/o Village Kurki said that Ambuja Cement made a road in my farm
falling in Khasra No 921 and divided my farm in two parts and not informed anybody.
9. Shri Vishnaram Gurjar, R/o Village Manpura told that obligations of Shri Kamal Kishor parashar
are baseless and company has done good work by constructing road which facilitated
transportation for people.
10. Shri Manohar Singh Shekhawat, R/o Village Kotadiya said that the schemes launched by the
government and on which work get done, those schemes does not reaches to us and we did
not get benefit of Government facilities. In village, most of the people are depended on
agriculture. Ambuja cement foundation provided furniture like chair & table, which was not in
the school and construction of toilets were also done by company along with it, agriculture
was also improved. Water level of the village has increased by deepening of ponds under
water conservation. Shri Shekhawat requested and said that people in the village are very
poor so if company recruit the workers then local people shall be preferred and this will be
kept in mind that no worker from outside will be hired.
11. Shri Shivraj Gurjar also told the obligations raised by Shri Kamal Kishor parashar are baseless.
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12. Shri Surya Prakash Pareek, R/o Village Dhaneriya said that least work done in the Kekindada
Village Panchayat. Developmental works should also be done in our village and also
employment should be provided to people in our village.
13. Shri Praveen Kumar Viashnav said that donation should be given to Gaushala. Not a single
person gets employed from village Dhaneriya whereas mining work is being done in the area
of Dhaneriya Village. People of Dhaneriya village should be provided employment.
14. Shri Durgaram kumawat, R/o Village Kekdinadada told that the construction of the bridge and
road was immediately done by ambuja cement foundation which was not done by anybody
since last 70 years. He appreciated the work done by Ambuja Cement Foundation; also he said
that wherever we requested Ambuja, we received support. He suggested that work shall not
be in a one hand, employment should be given to everyone.
15. Shri Gopal Nath, R/o Village Kurki appreciated the work done for deepening of well by Ambuja
Cement Foundation, also he suggested to increase the funds for construction of Tankas.
16. Shri Ramratan Khileri said that we do not object if Ambuja operates and work will be done
safeguarding the environment. Inform to us after discussing the donation for Gaushala.
17. Shri Hiralal Bhati said that it is our fortune that Ambuja cement plant is situated in this area
and he thanked the management of Ambuja for developing his village by providing
employment opportunities, for women safety, by constructing door to door toilets,
benefitted by constructing tankas for water and also provided donation for Gaushalas. He
told that company has benefitted the farmers by providing quality seeds at reasonable price,
fencing of contours have resolved the issue of soil erosion and villagers expects that these
activities will be continued in future also.
18. Shri Mangu Ram said that river erosion is taking place at Neelkanth Mahadev Mandir which
should be repaired.
19. Shri Jivan Ram Jat resident Village Kurki said that Ambuja has done great work for our
farmers. I am benefitted of biomass and tanka construction facility from Ambuja Foundation.
20. Shri Madan Babri, R/o Village Kurki said that it is not in our knowledge that Ambuja gives
medicines, fertilizers to poor people.
21. Shri Mohan Lal Harijan, R/o Village Kurki said that arrangement of fodder for cattle should be
done and stray cows should be taken care off.
22. Shri Ram Singh, R/o Village Sewariya said that notice is given to us by Ambuja company for the
purchase of the land, which should not be done and do not disturb us. If they want to
purchase the land then management should direct contact the farmers. Dust blows due to the
movement of dumpers on road, so water sprinkling should be done.
23. Smt Lakhu Bagrani said that Ambuja Cement have not done anything for us. We purchase
water for drinking and there are no roads, no houses and nobody give 5 kg grain from the
ration.
24. Shri Bhanwar Singh Bhati, R/o Village Kotadiya said to Collector Sir, “I want to express the
reality that poor people did not get anything. No work has been done for poor people as part
of Public welfare. Only 5-10 people from each Panchayats getting benefitted from foundation.
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Nothing is being done for poor people. No one is listening to the poor. Foundation should
check the background of the person before providing the facility him. He told that Kurki-Ras
Road is damaged. It takes 4 hours to travel 12 km.
25. Shri Ganesh Das, Electrician said that I got hired for plumbing work through Foundation,
which I have completed but I have not received the complete payment for the work.
26. By answering the questions raised by the public regarding the developmental activities in the
area, Vice President Shri Manoj Agrawal replied that community work are for all but some
people are getting benefitted or some not. The people who get benefited thorugh Ambuja
can be approached and inspected. Our system for selection is transparent which is mediated
through Panchayat. There is no partiality. All payments have made on their names or in the
name of women and we do not provide manure at all. We just help people by providing seeds
for vegetable to the poor people.
27. Unit head of Ambuja Cement, Shri G.V Ramakrishna also replied to the questions raised by the
public regarding the developmental activities in the area and said that many people shared
their views some in against of the project and some in favor; if any mistake has been done by
us it will be rectified. Information of this public hearing was published in National
Newspapers. He said that I will tell you one thing that we are not purchasing the land, we will
work only on the lease which is granted by the state government to us. We will fulfill all the
work which we have to do in the lease. Ambuja Cement will support through Ambuja Cement
Foundation wherever needed also we assure to resolve the problem of roads and water
facility etc. he told that we completely follow the government orders and will also do the
same in future. About the employment to local villagers he told that we have hired local
peoples in the category we needed local employees. Highly skilled peoples are hired from
outside which is essential for smooth operation of the mines. Further he added that we will
provide possible support for donation of Gaushala. Construction of road from Ras to Sewariya
is going to be started very soon. Transportation issues will not be there after that and we will
do all the work required for environment.
In the end Shri Amit Sharma Regional Officer, Rajasthan Pollution Control Board, Pali thanked all
the people present there.
Signed by
(Amit Sharma) (Sudhir kumar Sharma)
Rajasthan Pollution Control Board, Pali (Raj.) District Collector & Magistrate, Pali(Raj.)
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7.2.5 ACTION PLAN TO IMPLEMENT THE COMMITMENTS MADE DURING PUBLIC HEARING
S. No Issues raised during PH Reply/Action Plan Budgetary Allocation
1 Employment (S. No in PH: 2, 10, 12, 13, 14, 17, 25)
• People should be provided employment (Village Kurki)
• People in the village are very poor so if company recruit the
workers then local people shall be preferred and this will be
kept in mind that no worker from outside will be hired.
(Village Kotadiya)
• People should be provided employment (Village Dhaneria)
• Not a single person gets employed from village Dhaneriya
whereas mining work is being done in the area of Dhaneriya
Village. People of Dhaneriya village should be provided
employment. (Village Dhaneria)
• People should be provided employment (Village Kekdinadada)
• At present, company has provided employment
to 29 persons. After expansion total man power
will be 70 persons.
• Indirect employment will also be generated due
to mining activities.
• Company has hired local peoples in the
category based on the skill basis. Highly skilled
peoples are hired from outside which is
essential for smooth operation of the mines.
• Company has set-up and running a “Skill &
Entrepreneurship Development Institute” at
Jaitaran. Our training expenses for skill
development is about Rs. 15,000/- per person.
We will conduct the youth mobilization camps
& promote the youth to be get enroll in our Skill
Development Center (Min qualification 10th).
We will also help the trained youth to get the
gainful employment..
Skill Development:
Rs. 15,000/- per person.
I got hired for plumbing work through Foundation, which I have
completed but I have not received the complete payment for the
work.
We have discussed the issue with Gram Panchayat
and found this is a false case.
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2. Water related (S. No in PH: 1, 4, 10, 15, 17, 18, 19, 23)
• Ambuja Company is doing good work for water conservation, The similar work of Water Resources Development Rs 40.0 Lakhs
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water for cattle.
• Water level of the village has increased by deepening of ponds
under water conservation.
• Work done for deepening of well by Ambuja Cement
Foundation also suggested to increase the funds for
construction of Tankas.
• Public benefitted by constructing tankas for water.
• We purchase water for drinking.
• River erosion is taking place at NeelkanthMahadevMandir
which should be repaired.
and management will continue as per the need of
the area.
3. Social Welfare (S. No in PH: 2, 4, 6, 12, 13, 16, 19, 24, 21)
• Company should give support in KurkiGoushala like as
company supported to Kotadia Gaushala.
• Support should be given to our Gaushala in Village Bhumbaliya
• Support should be given to Gaushala in Village Dhaneriya
• Arrangement of fodder for cattle should be done and stray
cows should be taken care off.
Company will provide possible support for Gaushala
maintenance in the area. As per our practice, The
work will be done as per the request & consultation
of concern gram panchayat.
Budget Rs. 5.0 Lakh
Company has benefitted the farmers by providing quality seeds at
reasonable price through Ambuja Cement Foundation.
The same kind of interventions for agro-based
livelihood will be continuing through Ambuja
Cement Foundation in the area.
Budget Rs. 10.0 Lakh
No work has been done for poor people as part of Public welfare.
Only 5-10 people from each Panchayats getting benefitted from
foundation. Foundation should check the background of the
person before providing the facility him.
In addition of the Gram Panchayat, ACF is also
working through the village development
committees (VDC) where every community
members is part of the VDC. ACF is organizing the
regular VDC meetings and as per the need &
recommendation the VDC, undertake any kind of
development work in the villages. However, there is
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another stakeholder’s platform like Community
Advisory Panel the any community members can
attend and suggest for the activities.
4. Health & Sanitation (S. No in PH: 1, 4, 5)
Ambuja Company is doing good work for sanitation
Ambuja Cement has done work for women safety
The same kind of interventions for Sanitation &
Women safety work will be continue through
Ambuja Cement Foundation in the area.
Rooms in Government hospitals (Kurki) are full of dirt and no
cleaning is there.
This is the government hospital and Gram
Panchayat will take care of it.
5. Land related issues (S. No in PH: 3, 22)
If the expansion in the lease takes place then our sheep, goats &
cattle will face problem during grazing.
Total mining lease area is 183.53 ha out of which
180.43 ha.is Govt. waste land. No grazing land
involved in lease area. So, there will be no impact on
cattle with this expansion project
We will not expand lease area and we will restrict
our working witin the current allocted lease (ML).
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Notice is given to us by Ambuja company for the purchase of the
land, which should not be done and do not disturb us. If they want
to purchase the land then management should direct contact the
farmers.
We are not purchasing the land; we will work only
on the lease which is granted by the state
government to us.
6. Impact on Environment (S. No in PH: 3, 16, 22)
If the expansion in the lease takes place then it causes danger
to environment.
We do not object if Ambuja operates and work will be done
safeguarding the environment.
Dust blows due to the movement of dumpers on road, so
water sprinkling should be done.
We will not expanding lease area however we will
work only within allocated 183.53 ha. Area.
Following protection measures are being adopted
to protect the environment:
Wet drilling with de-dusting arrangement is
EMP Cost
Capital Cost Rs. 7.0 Crores
Recurring Cost for EMP: Rs. 50
Lacs/annum
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being/ will be used.
Water sprinkling is being/will be done time to
time for suppression of dust, if any
Development of green belt/plantation around
mine boundary and all around in the vicinity of
the crusher to tap fugitive dust will be carried
out
Regular monitoring will be done as per the
rules.
7. Education (S. No in PH: 4, 10)
Ambuja Company has done appreciable work related to education. Company will continue the similar intervention
related to the education in the area.
Ambuja cement foundation provided furniture like chair & table,
which was not in the school and construction of toilets were also
done by company
We thank the school management and will continue
the similar kind of work in future too.
8. Infrastructure Development(S. No in PH: 4, 7, 10, 14, 17, 23, 24)
Ambuja Company has done appreciable work related to
construction of shades, Construction of Ramp, C.C. & Grewal Road.
Thanks for the community for this appreciation
• Construction of road in village Bakhtawarpura is being done in
grazing land.
• Ambuja Cement made a road in my farm falling in Khasra No
921 and divided my farm in two parts and not informed
anybody.
The issue was replied by the Gram Panchayat
Sarpanch during the PH only. The land was belongs
to Gram Panchayt only.
• Company has done good work by constructing road which
facilitated transportation for people.
• Construction of the bridge and road was immediately done by
ambuja cement foundation which was not done by anybody
Thanks for the community for this appreciation
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since last 70 years.
• Ambuja Cement constructed door to door toilets.
• There are no roads, no houses for us.
• Kurki-Ras Road is damaged. It takes 4 hours to travel 12 km.
The renovation of Kurki road has already been
approved by government and work will start soon.
We will follow-up with the government to start the
work As soon as possible.
9. Plantation (S. No in PH: 4)
Company has done dense plantation. Thanks for your support.
10. Others (S. No in PH: 10, 23)
Schemes launched by the government and on which work get
done, those schemes does not reaches to us and we did not get
benefit of Government facilities.
Nobody give 5 kg grain from the ration
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7.3 HYDRO-GEOLOGICAL STUDY & RAINWATER HARVESTING PLAN
Detailed hydro-geological study has been done and copy of same is enclosed as Annexure XI with
this Final EIA/EMP Report.
7.4 RISK ASSESSMENT AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN
7.4.1 DEFINITION
A major emergency in a work is one, which has the intensity to cause serious injury or loss of life. It
may cause extensive damage to property and serious disruption both inside and outside the work.
It would normally require the assistance of emergency services to handle it effectively.
Emergency may be caused by a number of different factors; it will normally manifest itself in two
basic forms viz fire, explosion or toxic release.
Mining equipment carries on-board fire fighting devices and are equipped with automatic fire
extinguishers. A mobile service van takes care of maintenance operations and a mobile diesel
tanker supplies fuel to the machinery. Personal protective equipment like safety helmets, safety
shoes, safety belts, goggles, dust respirator, gloves and earmuffs etc. are also regularly used by
workers during mining operations. A security check post has been created and entry of
unauthorized persons is prohibited.
Mine Personnel are regularly provided adequate training pertaining to likely safety hazards in
mining and plant operations. The company organizes and participates in Plant and Mines safety
week, Mines Environment and Mineral Conservation Week, etc. from time to time. The latest
developments are discussed on such occasions and their implementation programs are chalked
out.
7.4.2 SCOPE
An important element of mitigation is emergency planning i.e. recognizing that accidents are
possible, assessing the consequences of such accidents and deciding on the emergency
procedures, both on site and off site that would need to be implemented in the event of an
emergency.
Emergency planning is just one aspect of safety and cannot be considered in isolation.
7.4.3 OBJECTIVE
The purpose the emergency plan is to create alertness and awareness among the personnel so
that emergency situations can be effectively controlled, thereby reducing the damage to the
plant, personnel and surrounding population or the environment. The objectives of the On Site
Emergency Plan are:
To contain and ultimately control the incident, reduce rescue time.
To minimize damage to property, personnel and environment.
To give treatment and secure the safe rehabilitation of the affected person.
To speed up the rescue operation
To safe guard other personnel in the premises.
To inform and assist relatives of the affected persons.
To inform the press media and statutory authorities, if so required.
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To preserve relevant records and equipment for subsequent investigation of the causes and
circumstances of emergency.
To take step to prevent recurrence and
To restore normalcy.
7.4.4 IDENTIFICATION OF HAZARDS
The possibility of the following may be there for such projects:
(a) Fire associated with storage of combustible material, lubricants, oil. Fire in magazine premises
and nearby area.
(b) Accidents in the mine
To deal with the above emergencies, the Emergency Plan is prepared.
7.4.4.1 DISASTER DUE TO SURFACE FIRE
The fire could be a surface fire. Such case has so far not been reported. Likewise equipment
sometimes catches fire which needs to be dealt.
Code of Practice in Case of Fire at Mines
Objective:
To deal with fire efficiently and quickly at different locations of mine.
Source of Fire:
i) Electrical Sub Station.
ii) Oil & Lubricant Room.
iii) Mine machineries.
Line of Action:
i) Sufficient fire extinguishers will be installed at selected locations on site. Besides, numbers of
water hydrants with sufficient length of hosepipes will be made available at the surface for
fire protection.
ii) Any person when notices any sign of fire shall immediately take steps to give warning by
blowing the siren continuously and take steps to extinguish the fire by using appliances
available near the site.
iii) Duties of Primary Controller: - The Primary Controller after receiving the warning will
forthwith inform at following places:
a) Fire Fighting Station
b) Security Gate
c) Section In charge (Communication Officer)
d) Shift In charge (Accident Controller)
e) Head of Department (Site Controller)
After intimating he should reach the spot, remove Men & Machinery and take steps to tackle the
fire in accordance with the fire fighting instructions. Inform the security office to get an
Ambulance if required.
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Duties of Fire Fighting Team: - On receiving warning, the team shall reach the site of fire and
depending on its nature, class and extent shall take steps to extinguish it and rescue persons who
may be caught in fire.
7.4.4.2 EMERGENCY RESPONSE ORGANIZATION
The key person of the mines will be responsible for co-ordination in case of emergency situated in
any section of the mine are given below:
Person Responsibility
Mines Manager Site Contorller
Shift Incharge / Section In Charge Accident Controller/ Communication Officer
Employee who gives the first information
about the incident/ accident
Primary Controller
P & A Department (HOD) Liasion Officer
7.4.4.3 KEY PERSONNEL AND THEIR RESPONSIBILITY
The appointment of all the key personnel i.e. Site Controller, Accident Controller/Communication
Officer, Primary Controller and Liaison Officer will be taken up after the execution of mining lease
and will be intimated to IBM and other concerned authorities as per statute.
(i) Site Controller
The Site Controller has an overall responsibility for controlling the incident/ accident and
directing the personnel.
To prepare a foolproof plan for control of accident like, landslides, subsidence, flood, fire
and other natural calamities
To inform statutory bodies of the State and Central Government.
To inform Communication Officer about the emergency, Control Centre and assembly
point.
To provide all assistance and call for Fire Squad, Security Officer and other services
required for removing/ control of danger.
To ensure that all necessary personnel assemble at assembly point.
Make arrangements for medical treatment to the personnel injured
(ii) Accident Controller
Mock rehearsal of management plan prepared for accident.
To withdraw men/ machines from the affected area with priority for safety of personnel,
minimize damage to the machines, environment and loss of material.
To make a report based on the facts and figures and submit to the Site Controller
To communicate to the Site in charge and make arrangement for transportation of the
injured personnel.
(iii) Primary Controller
To inform the Accident Controller/ shift In-charge from the nearest means of
communication about the location and the nature of accident.
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To assist in clearing any obstruction in relief of accident. To carry out all instructions of
Accident Controller.
To provide first aid treatment and communicate to the Shift in charge.
7.4.4.4 CODE OF PRACTICE IN CASE OF EXPLOSION & ACCIDENTS
Objective
To deal with accidents efficiently and quickly.
Line of Action
Any person, who notices any explosion or accident, should immediately take steps to give warning
by suitable means and at the same time take necessary action for withdrawal of men from the
site. He shall also inform the Mines Owner and other officials without any delay.
Duties of Head of Department (Site Controller) & Shift In charge (Accident Controllre):
a) On receipt of information about explosion or accident, site controller and accident controller
shall forthwith rush to the spot shall make the arrangements for withdrawal of affected
persons, if any.
b) Inform the security officers and statutory bodies of State and Central Government.
c) Inform the hospital for Ambulance for affected persons, if any.
d) Provide First aid to affected persons.
7.4.4.5 ACTION IN EMERGENCY
If any emergency like fire arises in the mine one should immediately inform Security Supervisor
and inform the key personnel and act as detailed above and blow the Alarm. The emergency alarm
will be wailing sound for two minutes on hearing telephone or alarm; the key personnel will act as
per responsibilities. The procedure for all emergency situations as mentioned above would be
same.
7.4.4.6 SITE RESTORATION
The incident controller will check the areas thoroughly for possible hazards such as toxic fumes or
live wires after emergency and will inform site controller accordingly.
The key personnel will meet to evaluate their individuals and overall performance in responding to
situation after the emergency is over. The review shall determine.
Effectiveness of emergency response plan.
Mine crew performance.
Any need for updating or revision of the emergency response plan.
Suitable arrangement for restart of the work.
Evaluation and control of efficient arising out of mitigating measures like foam discharge &
overflow of oil in water.
Rehabilitate evacuated area.
Adopt measures to prevent similar recurrence.
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7.4.4.7 PRECAUTIONS
To avoid all these disasters at working place and to minimize their effects following precautions
shall be taken and arrangement shall be made at the working place.
(i) Periodical maintenance of mine machineries.
(ii) The persons shall be trained properly to handle the situation.
(iii) Detailed warning system, implementation procedure, emergency control centre shall be
maintained at the mine with names of trained persons.
(iv) Details and availability of heavy machinery, fire-fighting equipment shall be available at the
site.
(v) Proper arrangements shall be made for treatment of injured person, if any.
All the safety equipment shall be available at the mine.
7.4.4.8 POST DISASTER ANALYSIS AND EVALUATION
When the emergency is over, the team will carry out a detailed analysis of cause of
accident/occurrence, evaluate the influence of various factors and find out the procedures to
minimize them in future. At the same time adequacy of disaster management plan shall be
evaluated and shortcomings shall be rectified to improve the plan.
7.4.5 OFF-SITE EMERGENCY PLANNING
7.4.5.1 INTRODUCTION
The off-site emergency plan is an integral part of any hazard control system. It would be based on
those accidents identified by the works management, which could affect people and the
environment outside the works. Thus, the off-site plan follows logically from the analysis that took
place to provide the basis for the on-site plan and the two plans should, therefore, complement
each other. The key feature of a good off-site emergency plan is flexibility in its application to
emergencies other than those specifically included in the formation of the plan. The roles of the
various parties that may be involved in the implementation of an off-site plan are described below.
The responsibility for the off-site plan will be likely to rest either with the works management or
with the local authority.
Either way, the plan must identify an emergency coordinating officer who would take overall
command of the off-site activities. As with the on-site plan, an emergency control center will be
required within which the emergency coordinating officer can operate. An early decision will be
required in many cases on the advice to be given to people living “within range” of the accident –
in particular whether they should be evacuated or told to go indoors. Consideration of evacuation
may include the following factors:
a. In the case of a major fire but without explosion risk (e.g. an oil storage tank), only houses
close to the fire are likely to need evacuation, although a severe smoke hazard may require
this to be reviewed periodically.
b. But if the fire escalates it might be necessary to evacuate people nearby, but only if there is
time; if insufficient time exists, people would be advised to stay indoors and shield
themselves from the fire while measures are taken by those outside to douse fire
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7.4.5.2 ASPECTS TO BE INCLUDED IN AN OFF-SITE EMERGENCY PLAN
Some of the aspects to be included in off-site emergency plan are as follows:
a) Organization
Details of command structure, warning systems, implementation procedures, emergency
control centers, name and appointments of incident controller, site main controller, their
deputies and other key personnel.
b) Communications
Identification of personnel involved, communication center, call signs, network, list of
telephone numbers.
c) Special Emergency Equipment
Details of availability and location of heavy lifting gear, bulldozers, specified fire-fighting
equipment, fireboats.
d) Voluntary Organizations
Details of organizers, telephone numbers, resources, etc.
e) Meteorological information
Arrangements for obtaining details of weather conditions prevailing at the time and weather
forecasts will be made.
f) Humanitarian Arrangements
Transport, evacuation centers, emergency feeding, treatment of injured, first aid,
ambulances, temporary mortuaries.
g) Public Information
Arrangements for: -
(i) Dealing with the media-press office
(ii) Informing relatives, etc.
h) Assessment
Arrangements for: -
(i) Collecting information on the causes of the emergency
(ii) Reviewing the efficiency and effectiveness of all aspects of the emergency plan.
7.4.5.3 ROLE OF THE EMERGENCY COORDINATING OFFICER
The various emergency services will be coordinated by an Emergency Coordinating Officer (ECO)
who is likely to be a senior police officer but, depending on the circumstances, could be a senior
fire officer. The ECO will liaise closely with the site main controller. Again depending on local
arrangements, for very severe incidents with major or prolonged off-site consequences, the
external control may pass to a senior local authority administrator or even an administrator
appointed by the Central or State Government.
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7.4.5.4 ROLES OF MAJOR HAZARD MANAGEMENTS
Where the local authority has the organization to formulate the plan, the role of management in
off-site emergency planning will be to establish liaison with those preparing the plans and to
provide information appropriate to such plans. This will include a description of possible on-site
accidents with potential for off-site harm, together with their consequences and an indication of
the relative likelihood of the accidents.
Advice should be provided by works managements to all the outside organizations which may
become involved in handling the emergency off-site and which will need previously to have
familiarized themselves with some of the technical aspects of the works activities, e.g. emergency
services, medical departments, etc.
7.4.5.5 ROLE OF THE LOCAL AUTHORITY
In some places the duty to prepare the off-site plan lies with the local authorities. They may have
appointed an emergency planning officer (EPO) to carry out all this duty as part of the EPO’s roles
in preparing for a whole range of different emergencies within the local authority area. The EPO
will need to obtain the information to provide the basis for the plan.
Rehearsals for off-site plans are important for the same reasons as on-site plans and will need to
be organized by the EPO.
7.4.5.6 ROLE OF THE POLICE
The police normally assume the overall control of an emergency, with a senior officer designated
as emergency coordinating officer.
Formal duties of the police during an emergency include protecting life and property and
controlling traffic movements.
The functions include controlling bystanders, evacuating the public, identifying the dead and
dealing with casualties and informing relatives of dead or injured.
7.4.5.7 ROLE OF THE FIRE AUTHORITIES
The control of a fire is normally the responsibility of the senior fire brigade officer who would take
over the handling of the fire from the site incident controller on arrival at the site. The senior fire
brigade officer may also have a similar responsibility for other events. Fire authorities having
major hazard works in their area should have familiarized themselves with the location on site of
all stores of flammable materials, water and foam supply points and fire-fighting equipments.
7.4.5.8 ROLE OF THE HEALTH AUTHORITIES
Health authorities, including doctors, surgeons, hospitals, ambulances and so on, have a vital part
to play following a major accident and they should form an integral part of any emergency plan.
For major fires, injuries will be the result of the effects of thermal radiation to a varying degree
and the knowledge and experience to handle this in all, but extreme, cases may be generally
available in most hospitals.
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7.4.5.9 ROLES OF THE GOVERNMENT SAFETY AUTHORITY
The Inspectors of Director General of Mines Safety may want to satisfy themselves that the
organization responsible for including the off-site plan has made adequate arrangements for
handling emergencies of all types including major emergencies.
In the event of an accident, local arrangements regarding the role of the factory inspector will
apply. In the aftermath, factory inspectors may wish to ensure that the affected areas are
rehabilitated safely.
As per Risk Assessment studies the possibility of “Offsite” emergency situation is ruled out as the
mine is not likely to pose any off-site emergency, hence does not call for any preparation of an off-
site emergency plan. Further the residential quarters and living area are in the plant premises
close to the mine. However, considering extreme situation, District authority including police
would be informed about any offsite emergency, if situation so arises.
The place and addresses of the nearest Fire station, Police station, Hospital, etc. are as given
below:
S. No. Place Phone no.
1. District Magistrate, Pali Phone: (02939) 252801
2. Fire station, Jaitaran, Pali Phone: 101
3. Police Station, Ras, Pali Phone: (02939) 273115
4. Government Hospital, Ras, Pali Phone: (02939) 273055
7.4.6 CARE AND MAINTENANCE DURING TEMPORARY DISCONTINUANCE
In case of any temporary discontinuation of mining operation due to unforeseen circumstances,
proper care of mine pit, mining machinery and the manpower becomes essential. For safety &
security of the community and animals, additional watch & ward arrangement would be made in
addition to the existing facilities. The machinery deployed at the mine would be regularly checked
and maintained for future utilization. The manpower employed at the mine would also be suitably
utilized in other vocations. Further it would be ensured that reclamation measures which have
been undertaken or are proposed to be undertaken would continue.
Ambuja Cements Limited (ACL) has established an NGO called Ambuja Cement Foundation (ACF)
which is working towards the improvement of the quality of life of surrounding communities for
sustainable development of the region. It has had a tremendous effect on the social environment
and culture of the local area since its inception. Community development programs, concerned
with increasing the strength and effectiveness of communities in determining and managing their
own futures, provide an important mechanism through which the company contributes to social
sustainability. It involves planning and implementing initiatives, often in partnership with other
stakeholders to provide long-term positive outcomes. Further, ACL’s mining operations provide
training and employment opportunities across the professions, skills and services. The company is
extending its commitment to local economic development and capacity building by requiring that
contractors also target their training and employment opportunities to the local community, and
by giving preference to a local supply chain. ACL is also seeking to provide appropriate skills-
transfer and employment opportunities through the development of local business enterprises.
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The commitment of ACL to contribute to the economic development of the communities in which
it operates, shows a commitment to do as much as possible to maintain or improve the economic
well being of affected communities, and to leave a positive legacy to the regional economy from
its operations. It is therefore envisaged that there will be no social unrest due to temporary
discontinuance of the existing mine as the community developmental measures by the company
would continue in the long run.
CHAPTER-VIII
PROJECT BENEFITS
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CHAPTER-VIII
PROJECT BENEFITS
8.1 INTRODUCTION
M/s. Ambuja Cements limited has Proposed Expansion in Limestone Production capacity from
0.279 Million TPA to 2.80 Million TPA and installation of Crusher of 1200 TPH in RAS-I Limestone
Mine (ML No. 10/94, ML Area- 183.53 ha) at Villages Sewariya, Bhaktawarpura, Dhaneriya and
Kotadiya, Tehsil- Jaitaran, District- Pali (Rajasthan).
PROJECT BENEFITS
Project benefits are attributed in various ways as under:
1) Environment
2) Employment
3) Social
4) Economic
The company is conscious of its obligations to society at large & is contributing in overall socio-
economic development of the area in the coming years by increasing its efforts for overall
development of the study area.
As per ToR Point no. 43, benefits of the project clearly indicate environmental, social, economic,
employment potential etc.
8.2 ENVIRONMENTAL BENIFITS:
Proposed project will be beneficial for environment in following ways:
a. Up to lease life, total excavated area will be 77.53 ha. Reclamation of same is not possible by
backfilling since no pit would be formed which may be utilized for filling.
b. Out of total Mining Lease area (183.52 ha), total 52.75 ha area will be covered under
greenbelt/Plantation (26.75 ha area on waste dump & 26 ha area on 7.5 m barrier zone and on
virgin area).
8.3 EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
The total manpower required after proposed expansion will be around 70 persons. Additionally
100 persons will get employed in transportation of limestone from mine to its integrated Cement
Plant. Some of skilled manpower from outside/local and most of the Unskilled/semi-skilled
manpower are being/ will be sourced from the local area. Preference is being/ will be given to
locals as per their eligibility.
The project will have positive direct and indirect employment. Manpower is required for mining
operations and other mining related activities such as transportation, day to day operations etc.
Further, additional employment opportunities will be generated.
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8.4 SOCIAL BENEFITS:
Proposed expansion project will result in growth of the surrounding areas by increased direct and
indirect employment opportunities in the region including ancillary development and supporting
infrastructure. Besides this, Royalty and other levies like District Mineral Foundation, National
Mineral Exploration Trust etc. are/ would be additional benefit and it is being/ will be utilized by
local administration for the development of socio-economic infrastructure and well being of the
local population. The various activities proposed through CER (Corporate Environment
Responsibility) would help in upgradation of basic infrastructure, amenities. Details of various CSR
Activities carried out are given below:
Table 8.1
CSR Expenditure since year 2011 (Rs in Lakhs)
S. NO. Particular 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18
1. Water 157.88 159.07 176.65 175.30 189.37 184.10 180.31
2. Agro-based 23.89 28.26 28.50 22.80 31.04 31.12 28.28
3. Health & Sanitation / Others 32.81 33.30 30.60 21.15 23.20 22.94 11.57
4. Rural Infrastructure 82.16 138.84 144.0 116.30 134.03 122.24 179.75
5. SEDI 20.40 26.70 32.04 31.77 34.79 42.10 50.63
6. Overheads 43.50 58.10 64.90 54.30 60.40 68.45 80.10
Total 360.64 444.27 476.69 421.62 472.83 470.95 530.64
Rabriyawas location is surrounded by hills and sand all around the place and comes in semiarid
region of western Rajasthan. Rainfall is also not certain some time its flood and sometime its
draught in the area. So people who have water resources like tube well etc. can take Kharif crop.
Community is majorly dependent on agriculture and allied activities for their livelihood, most of
the land is rain fed. Community face problems like drinking water, health issues, irrigation and low
agricultural productivity.
A. Water Resource Management
Management of water resource is the major concern in area. The average rainfall in western
Rajasthan is just 300-350 mm. Ground water in some part of the area is also affected by higher
concentration of dissolved salts and fluoride. Famines are frequent, often causing mass migration
of populations. The soil condition is extremely poor and mainly characterized by sandy and sandy
loam. This has an adverse impact on drinking water security and water for irrigation in the area.
Traditionally, the community in the region has always depended on village ponds and open dug
wells for their drinking water; and agriculture is mainly seasonal and rain fed. When rainfall is less,
it is even difficult for the farmers to save their Kharif (monsoon) crop too. There is no facility to
provide support irrigation. The overall impact of lack of water reflected on all aspects of people’s
lives. ACF began its intervention in WRM in the region in 2006 through a participatory approach,
and supported the active revival of traditional water conservation methods to raise the water
table, and build access to quality water throughout the year.
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ACF is applying following approach for water availability in Area for drinking purpose aswell
agriculture purpose.
A. Construction of water harvesting structure for development of water Resource-
ACF used a multi-pronged
approach to address the issue of
WRM in the region; undertaking
various activities based on the
village needs, and geographical
conditions. Our activities included
a revival of traditional water
harvesting systems, as well as
integrating innovative water
management systems to enhance
water bodies in the region. With the regular discussion with community and then further
assessing how to promote new technologies to address the water for irrigation in the arid region
with sandy bed rivers and Nalas. We have tested two new soil and water conservation structures
in the area - the innovative Subsurface Dykes and Khadin Cultivation, a traditional Runoff Farming
System.
Given the limited and very scare rainfall in the area, there is need to harvest the runoff/ surface
water as much as possible through construction of series of Check dams in the streams and rivers.
ACF has already implemented pilots in the project area and analyzed the impact, results in terms
of surface water storage as well as recharging the nearby wells for the drinking purpose
Long dry spells in the area have always resulted in huge quantity of crop losses. To address this
issue, ACF has replicated the model of farm pond on the farmer land.
Name of Structure No. of Structures developed Water harvesting Capacity Created
No. of Check Dams 32 70.05 MCFT
No. of Dykes 22 184.17 MCFT
No. of Khadins 29 95.4 MCFT
No. of Pond Deepen 213 125.30 MCFT
Waste Weir 56 5.82 MCFT
Total no. of Structures 619 485.03 MCFT
B. Drinking Water Security
For availability of safe and potable drinking water ACF has taken many initiatives in Rajasthan
some of the key initiatives are as follows-
Roof top Water Harvesting Structures (RRWHS)
Drinking water distribution System (DWDS)
Drinking water sources –Ponds/wells/Hand pumps
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i. Roof Rainwater Harvesting System-
The poor families whose livelihood mainly depends
on daily wages or agriculture labour are not in
position to construct RRWHS in their houses
because of high initial cost which is about Rs
3.5/liter. In our operational area 12-15 % families in
each village do not have RRWHS due to poor
economic condition.
In that situation to cover marginal and small
families provided technical & financial support by
ACF and rest expenses they can contribute like
labour and mason. For a family of 4-5 person 12000
litre capacity RRWHS is sufficient for drinking
purpose and it needs about 40 sqm catchment area
to fill.
Ambuja Cement Foundation Rabriyawas Promoted 1159 RRWHS in Project villages for marginal &
small farmer families.
ii. Drinking Water Distribution System-
Ambuja Cement Foundation is committed for drinking
water availability to each Household within range of
200M. This is the part of our water security mission for
this we have installed drinking water distribution system
owned by community.
This program is piloted from two villages of Rabriyawas
location to be scaled up in coming years. At present
all families of Patan and Kesarpura villages are having
water availability within 200M they have taken the responsibility to maintain and sustain it further.
Six DWDS Installed in two villages and benefitting more than 2000 peoples and their cattle’s.
iii. Drinking water sources –Ponds/wells/Hand pumps
Traditionally community of Rural
Rajasthan drink water directly from
ponds or digging wells inside the
pond. For this purpose ACF is
continuously engage in creating,
revival and deepening of village pond
to ensure water availability for all.
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These pond also helps in ground water recharging which create positive impact on availability of
water in nearby wells, tube wells and hand pumps. ACF is also supported community in repairing
and maintaining the hand pumps and also revived many wells in project village of Rajasthan.
ACF has revived/created 213 village ponds having water storage capacity of 125.30MCFT
C. Water use Efficiency
In the scarcity of water use of water in efficient
way is equally important to water harvesting and
storage works. To promote effective utilization
of available water in agriculture micro-irrigation
system i.e.-Drip irrigation system and sprinkler
system is being promoted by Ambuja cement
Foundation.
By using Micro-Irrigation System cultivation area
is increased and better production can be
gained. Drip Irrigation system uses seven times lesser water than other irrigation techniques.
ACF Promoted Micro-Irrigation system in 566.73 Ha with 437 Farmers
B. Agricultural Development
ACF’s Vision for Agriculture Program in Rajasthan-
“Ensuring 12 months food sufficiency to farmer &
doubling their income by 2020”
• Promoting Vegetable cultivation Program with
589 farmers in 559.6 Acre in Project Area
• Promoting Wadi Development Program with
63 farmers in 122.5 Acre in Project Area
• Promoting Improved Crop Management
Program with 2671 farmers in 26998 Acre in
Project Area
• Capacity building program are being organized in Animal Husbandry Program with 2641
Households.
• Organized veterinary camps in project village
• Promoting Farmer groups and farmer producer
organization in villages for sustainable
development.
• One more intuitive taken by ACF to promote the
Balaji Farmer Produce company which is
engaged in Biomass supply business and as of
now has supplied 116765 MT biomass to Ambuja
Cement Ltd. Around 2600 farmers are engaged in Balaji farmer producer company.
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C. Women Empowerment
Women's empowerment is crucial to sustain various community development programmes. It is a
proven fact that attitudinal changes on the part of women have an impact on the attitudes of
their families and communities.
• Strengthening Economic and Social status of
women by Promoting Self Help Groups
• Establishing sustainable apex institution of
women led SHGs
• Promoting Income Generation Activities with
SHGs to improve their livelihood and their daily
earnings.
ACF supports over 90 self-help groups with 1141 women members across three locations in
Rabriyawas with cumulative corpus of over Rs.27.16 lakh. Today, these groups have gone beyond
their simple monthly savings, and built linkages with banks providing technical support to start
their own entrepreneurship leading to sustainable livelihoods.
D. Skill Development (SEDI)
SEDI is a functional structure to
promote productive employment and
micro-enterprise. SEDI offers short,
intensive courses in various trades that
aim to achieve sustainable livelihood by
strengthening youth's technical and
functional skills.
The emphasis of a skill training program
is on the unemployed youth to provide
them with an opportunity of education
in a skill that would ensure adequate
livelihood opportunity. The target age
group of the program is between 18-30 years, ranging from the high school drop-out and
unemployed youth to the ones already working aspiring to upgrade their skills. A strong belief is in
coalesce of skill training backed by life skills which will enable the participants live a healthy and
productive life.
Objective-
• To bridge the gap of skills required in an economy by enabling an access to skill training
opportunities
• To encourage the entrepreneurial spirit among the local youth by way of hand holding &
facilitating in setting up of an enterprise
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• To promote holistic growth of the participants with life skills to support improved quality of
life
Trained 5746 youth in SEDI Jaitaran with 76% placement. Trainees are successfully placed in different
sectors like-Retail and sales, office assistant, Microfinance, Beautician etc.Female participation is 34%
in trained youths.
E. Health& Sanitation
ACF comprehensive health care programme emphasizes on an integrated approach to health,
wherein development issues like water, sanitation, roads, livelihood, nutrition and education
which determine village health,
are given equal attention.
• ACF provide primary care
through mobile health
dispensary in seven
neighboring project villages
• ACF Organize medical health
camps General/special in
twelve core project villages.
• HIV/AIDS awareness
program with RSACS for
employee as well
community. Covering 3500
HHs und the program.
• Supporting & Strengthening AAA model to improve MCH services in twenty nine village with
12693 HHS.
• Covered 78% HHs in our project area for sanitation facility with proper utilization of toilets.
Under SwatchBharat Mission. Now
all five gram panchayats declared
ODF by Government.
F. INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
For the development of village ACF is
also providing following infrastructure
support in community in project
villages.
• Construction of Cement
Concrete/Gravel Roads.
• Repair & Development of
community halls.
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• Repair &Development of Schools and hospitals in project areas.
• Repair &Goshala Development and construction of cattle drinking water points.
• ACF has been working on promoting clean and renewable energy sources through its
initiatives in Rabriyawas.
• Support for cultural program in the community.
G. COMMUNITY BASED EVENT
• Community Advisory Panel (CAP) -
Involving community leaders and Key
departments headsto discussion on Key
Issues i.e. –Impact and feedback of CSR
initiative, Future needs and convergence
between Govt. scheme and ACF program
under the Community Advisory
Panel(CAP) meeting
• Social Engagement Scorecard (SES) -
Involving Opinion Leaders andACLdepartments through Social Engagement Score Card
Exercise to get the community feedback.
• Unit Sustainable Steering Committee (USSC) -Involving various departments for discussion
on the various plant sustainability issues under the USSC meeting.
• Volunteer Activities-Involving Company Employees and community for safety awareness
through Volunteerism programme.
• Village Development Committee- Formed village development committee for raising
development issue of village and for sustainable development of village.
• Workshops- Organize workshops on different issues of development like-Water, Skill, and
Agriculture, Health etc. at state and national level.
8.5 ECONOMIC BENEFITS:
The proposed expansion project will contribute additional revenue to the State and Central Govt.
in the form of royalty, cess and other taxes etc.
TABLE – 8.3
Economic Benefits of the Project
S.NO. DESCRIPTION Revenue generation/Annum
(in Crores)
1. Royalty @ Rs 80/- Per Ton (Present / prevailing Rate) 22.4
2. District Mineral Foundation @ 10% of the Royalty 6.72
3. National Mineral Exploration Trust @ 2% of the Royalty 0.44
4. Environment Cess -
5. Development Cess -
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Total 29.56
Revenue generation per year (@ 2.80 Million TPA)
Corporate Environment Responsibilty (CER) will be done nearby mine site as per MoEFCC Office
Memorandum dated 01.05.2018; according to that project having capital investment < 100 Crores
have to spend 1.0% of capital investment under CER. Under CER, issues raised during the public
hearing and need of the locals will be covered.
TABLE – 8.4
Proposed CER Budget
S. No. Activities Total Amount
(Rs in Lakhs.)
1 Fodder Gowdown for Goshala at Koteriya 12.00
2 Rainwater harvesting Structures i.e.-Check dam, Village Ponds, Khadin, farm
pond, earthen dam etc. 40.00
3 Cement Concrete Roads/Gravel Roads/Culverts 30.00
4 Other activity as per need like Agro-based livelihood & skill development
programme 3.00
Total 85.00
8.6 CONCLUSION
Proposed Expansion Project has generated/will generate a fair amount of direct and indirect
employment in the study region. The local economy has received/will receive a boost due to
employees spending and services generated by the company. The overall effect will improve 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.
CHAPTER-IX
ENVIRONMENT COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS
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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 issued by MoEFCC, New Delhi Vide letter no. J-11015/82/2017-IA.II (M) dated
September 28th, 2017 for the mining project activity, the ‘Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis’ is
not required.
CHAPTER-X
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
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CHAPTER – X
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
10.1 INTRODUCTION
The environmental management plan (EMP) is required to minimize adverse environmental
impacts by implementing suggested mitigation measures with timelines and responsibilities
during the project life cycle. An environmental management system (EMS) is a dynamic,
continuous process initiated by management and involving communication between the client, its
workers, and the local communities directly affected by the project. Drawing on the elements of
the established business management process of “plan, implement, check and Act (Management
review)” the system entails the thorough assessment of potential environmental, social impacts
and risks from the projects. EMS provides order and consistency for mitigating and managing
these on an ongoing basis.
10.2 ELEMENTS OF EMP
EMP includes four major elements: -
1. Planning: This includes identification of environmental impacts, legal requirement,
commitments and policies, setting environmental objectives and environment, health, safety
and social compliance requirements;
2. Implementation: This comprises of resources available for the project, accountability of
employees , contractors and documentation of measures to be taken ;
3. Checking: Measurement & Evaluation: This includes regular inspection, audits, monitoring
corrective actions and record keeping ; and
4. Management Review: Actions are taken to continually improve the environment, health,
safety, and social performance of the organization.
The following Policy & programs have been developed to ensure proper implementation of EMP
for the proposed mining project:
Formulating Corporate Environment Policy (CEP)
Formation of Environment Management Cell (EMC)
Greenbelt Development & Plantation programme
Occupational Health and Safety
Budgeting of Environmental mitigation measures
10.3 CORPORATE ENVIRONMENT POLICY
Corporate Environment Policy (CEP) has been formulated and adopted by the Board of Directors
of Ambuja Cement Ltd. to provide a framework to become an environmental sustainable company
The hierarchical system or administrative order of the company to deal with the environmental
issues and for ensuring compliance with the EC conditions etc. has been given in the
Environmental Policy of the company. (Copy of Environment Policy is enclosed as Annexure XIII).
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10.4 FORMATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENTAL CELL (EMC)
In order to maintain the environmental quality within the standards, regular inspections, audits &
monitoring of various environmental components is necessary. M/s. Ambuja Cements Ltd. (ACL)
will have a full-fledged Environmental Management Cell (EMC) for environmental monitoring and
control. The EMC team will be responsible for pollution monitoring aspects and implementation of
control measures as discussed in Chapter II & IV of this Final EIA/EMP Report.
A group of qualified and efficient engineers with technicians will be deputed for maintenance, up
keeping and monitoring the pollution control equipment, to keep them in working mode at the
best of their efficiencies. The organizational structure of environment management is presented
in Figure-10.1.
Figure 10.1 (Organizational Structure)
The unit has established, implemented and maintained Environment Management System for
ensuring that its requirements at all locations within the organization are met. The roles and
responsibilities of various personnel, who manage, perform and verify the activities having effect
on environment and / or OH & S have been fixed by the Top Management.
Unit head will ensure that environmental policy of the organization is implemented and EMS work
is being done as per planned procedures. He will make communication with all board of directors
of the organisation on all issues related to EMS.
Core Committee will consist of all department / plant head to review the implementation of EMS
system to regular interval and advise EMS coordinator and respective section in charge for taking
corrective action.
EMS Coordinator will be responsible for all the activities and fulfilment of requirements of
Environment Management system.
10.4.1 RESPONSIBILITY OF EMC
The responsibilities of the EMC include the following:
Environmental Monitoring
Procurement and commissioning of Pollution Control and Monitoring Equipment
Specification and regulation of maintenance schedules for pollution control equipment.
Unit Head
Sr. Manager (Env)
Asst. Manager (Env) Lab Incharge (Env Eng) Chemist
2 Nos Env Lab Attendant 4 Nos operators
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Ensuring that prescribed standards are maintained.
Ensuring optimum water usage.
Implementation of the mitigation measures suggested in EIA/EMP Report.
Ensuring development of greenbelt development and plantation & its maintenance.
10.5 GREENBELT DEVELOPMENT AND PLNATATION 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:
1. To check soil erosion
2. Provide stabilization to slopes of the waste dumps.
3. Landscaping and providing shelter
4. Improvement in aesthetic environment of site
5. Air purification by sequestration of Carbon Dioxide and allowing PM to settle on the leaves.
6. To attenuate noise generated by movement of vehicles and other machinery.
10.5.1 GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT
i. Trees growing up to 5 m or more in height is being planted around the installation.
ii. Plantation of trees is being done along road side and mine office.
iii. Since tree trunks are normally devoid of foliage (upto 3 m), it is appropriate to have shrubbery
in form of such trees to give coverage to trunk portion of these trees.
iv. Fast growing trees with thick perennial foliage are being grown, as it takes many years for
trees to grow to their full height.
ACL is raising/ will raise plantation all along the lease periphery & on waste dump area etc. The
following characteristics will be taken into consideration while selecting plant species for green
belt development and tree plantation.
I. Local, indigenous and drought resistant species.
II. Fast growing and tall trees.
III. Perennial and evergreen.
IV. Thick canopy cover.
V. Stratified layers of Plantation to prevent lateral pollution dispersion.
VI. The trees will be selected so as to maintain regional ecological balance and conform to soil
and hydrological conditions.
VII. Plantation will be done as per guidelines.
10.5.2 PLANTATION /GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
Greenbelt will be developed in 4.0 ha area around mines office complex, along the mine
boundary on the north-east portions of the lease area.
As on date plantation has been done on 4.9 ha area. Up to end of lease life, plantation will
be done on 48.75 ha area (26.75 ha area on waste dump & 22 ha area on virgin area).
Thus total greenbelt/plantaion will be done on 52.75 ha area.
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The trees will be planted @ 2000 saplings per ha of land.
Phase wise plan of greenbelt development is given on table no 10.1.
Table- 10.1
Phase wise plan of Green Belt development
(Around mines office complex, along the mine boundary on the north-east portions of the lease area) Year Area (ha) No. of Trees
2018-19 1.0 2000
2019-20 1.0 2000
2020-21 1.0 2000
2021-22 1.0 2000
Total 4.0 8000
Table- 10.2
Phase wise plan of Plantation
Year
Unworked Area Waste Dump Total
Area (ha) No. of
Trees
Area
(ha)
No. of
Trees Area (ha) No. of Trees
Existing 4.9 7600 - - 4.9 7600
2022 - 23 to 2046- 47 17.10 36200 26.75 53500 43.85 89700
Total 22.0 43800 26.75 53500 48.75 97300
10.5.3 SPECIES SELECTION FOR PLANTATION/GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT
The plants and saplings suitable for the existing soil and site conditions should be considered.
Preference is being/ will be given for fast growing local plant species, which can adapt to the local
climate. This is being/ will be done in consultation with local forest department.
Till the end of lease life, approximately 97700 trees will be planted on 52.75 ha area at the rate of
2000 tress/plants per ha. Species already planted include Babul (Acacia arabica), Ber (Ziziphus
mauratiana), Azadirachta indica (Nem), Cassia fistula (Amaltas), Nerium indicum (Kaner), Citrus
limon (Nimbu), Saraca asoka (Ashok), Acacia senegal (Kumtha/ Gum Arabic Tree) etc. Some other
fruit bearing trees i.e. Mangifera indica (Mango), Syzygium cumini (Jamun), Annona Squamosa
(Sitaphal), Morus alba (Shatut) etc. also have been planted by ACL.
Species proposed for plantation on the un worked area are - Azadirachta indica (Neem),
Peltophorum pterocarpum (Yellow Gulmohar), Tectona grandis (Teak/ Sagwan), Artocarpus
heterophyllus (Jackfruit), Morus alba (Shahtut), Phyllanthus emblica (Amla Plantation), Annona
Squamosa (Sitaphal Plantation), Psidium guajava (Guava Plantation), Manilkara zapota (Chiku),
Acacia senegal (Gum arabic tree), Moringa oleifera (Senjana), Tecomastans (Yellow bells), Cassia
fistula (Amaltas), Delonix regia (Gulmohar), Nerium indicum (Kaner).
Species proposed for plantation on the waste dump area are –Peltophorum pterocarpum (Yellow
Gulmohar), Tectona grandis (Teak/ Sagwan), Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit), Bombax ceiba
(Semal), Morus alba (Shahtut), Phyllanthus emblica (Amla Plantation), Annona Squamosa (Sitaphal
Plantation), Psidiumguajava (Guava Plantation), Manilkarazapota (Chiku Plantation), Acacia senegal
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(Gum arabic tree), Moringa oleifera (Senjana), Acacia nilotica (Babool), Acacia catechu (Khair),
Cassia fistula (Amaltas), Delonix regia (Gulmohar), Capparis decidua (Kair), Ziziphus mauritiana
(MotaBer), Cynodon dactylon (Doob grass).
10.6 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY
Occupational health and safety (OHS) is a multidisciplinary field concerned with the safety, health
and welfare of people at work. The goal of occupational safety and health programs includes
fostering a safe and healthy work environment. OHS may also protect co-workers, family
members, employers, customers, and many others who might be affected by the workplace
environment.
Occupational Health & Safety is based on the following three aspects: -
Hazard identification
Risk assessment
Determination of applicable controls
A Hazard Identification and Risk (HIRA) analysis is a systematic way to identify and analyze
hazards to determine their scope, impact and the vulnerability of the built environment to such
hazards and its purpose is to ensure that there is a formal process for hazard identification, risk
assessment and control to effectively manage hazards that may occur within the workplaces.
Details regarding occupational health hazards as well as mitigation measures have been discussed
in chapter IV of this Final EIA/EMP Report.
In order to ensure adequate implementation of the OHS measures suggested, ACL have adhered
to / will adhere to the pre & periodical medical examination program. Details of the same are given
as under:
10.6.1 PRE PLACEMENT & PERIODICAL MEDICAL EXAMINATION SCHEDULE
Ideally, the pre-employment medical examination (also referred to as a pre-placement
examination) strives to place and maintain employees in an occupational environment adapted to
their physiological and psychological capacities. The goal of the pre-employment examination is to
determine whether an individual is fit to perform his or her job without risk to himself or others.
This is also conceptualized within the practice of occupational medicine – it is assumed that the
examiner is required to have detailed knowledge of both working and health conditions.
Parameters to be monitored:
The fresh employees when inducted are thoroughly medically examined under initial medical
examination and thereafter during continuation of employment; the periodic medical examination
is being suggested by DGMS. The medical examination includes the following parameters -
Height, weight, body mass index (BMI)
Cardiovascular examination (heart check, blood pressure, pulse)
Full musculoskeletal examination including comprehensive range of movement
Central nervous system examination
Examination for hernia and other abdominal abnormalities
Urine analysis for diabetes or kidney / bladder disorders
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Respiratory examination
Vision assessment including color blindness
Fitness to work medicals
Drivers Medicals
Drug and alcohol testing Instant or Laboratory
Spirometry - ( Lung Function Test)
Audiometry ( Hearing Test)
Urine testing
Vision tests, color vision
ECG
CXR (Chest Radiograph)
Blood glucose
Strength and mobility screening
Vaccinations and travel medicine
Work cover Claims assessments and injury management
The medical records of the employees are being/ will be maintained. Under initial vocational
training, the workers are being/ will be given training related to all safety and health aspects
pertaining to their vocation and thereafter, special training courses/ awareness programme for
Malaria eradication, STDs and health effects on exposure to mineral dust are being/ will be
organized regularly for employed persons as well as for nearby villagers.
Frequency of Medical Examination
a. Pre Placement Medical examination: Prior to joining
b. Periodical Medical examination:
• Age of workers < 45 years : After every 5 years
• Age of workers > 45 years: After every 3 years
Budget for implementation of Occupational Health & safety measures & medical examination has
been given in table no. 10.1 of this chapter.
10.7 DETAILED BUDGET FOR EMP
The budget proposed for implementation of the pollution control & impact mitigation measures
as suggested for this Limestone Mining Project is given as under:
Capital Cost of the Project: Rs. 85 Crores /-
Capital Cost for EMP: Rs. 7.0 Crores /-
Recurring Cost for EMP: Rs. 50 Lacs/annum
Table – 10.3
EMP Cost Breakup (Rs. in Lac)
S.
No. Particulars
Capital cost Annual recurring cost
Existing Proposed Total Existing Proposed Total
1. Pollution Control - 640 640 12 20 32
2. Pollution Monitoring
50 50 0.5 1.0 1.5
3. Occupational Health - - - 0.5 1.0 1.5
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4. Green Belt/Mine/Workshop - 10 10 08 05 13
5. Reclamation / Rehabilitation of
mined out area - - - - 2 2
6. Others (Specify) - - - - - -
Total - 700 700 21.0 29.0 50.0
CHAPTER-XI
SUMMARY & CONCLUSION
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CHAPTER - XI
SUMMARY & CONCLUSION
11.1 INTRODUCTION
Ambuja Cement Ltd. (ACL) has Proposed Expansion in Limestone Production capacity from 0.279
Million TPA to 2.80 Million TPA and installation of Crusher of 1200 TPH in RAS-I Limestone Mine
(ML No. 10/94, ML Area- 183.53 ha) at Villages Sewariya, Bhaktawarpura, Dhaneriya and Kotadiya,
Tehsil- Jaitaran, District- Pali.
As per EIA Notification dated 14th September, 2006 as amended on date, the project falls under
Category “A”, Project or Activity 1(a)(3) for Mining of Minerals and Project Activity 2(b) (3) for
Mineral Beneficiation (Crusher with Wobbler).
11.2 JUSTIFICATION FOR THE PROJECT
M/s. Ambuja Cements Limited (Unit: Rabariyawas) has its existing Integrated Cement Plant
with Clinker Production Capacity (2.9 Million TPA), Captive Power Plant (53 MW) at village-
Rabariyawas, Tehsil- Jaitaran, District-Pali (Rajasthan).
If the plant is operated at full capacity, it will require major cement raw material i.e. limestone
up to 3.6 million TPA. As of today, limestone requirement for clinkerization is met from Ras-II
limestone mine with an approved capacity of 3.6 million tons of limestone and Ras I mine with
an approved capacity of 0.279 million tonnes of limestone.
The Ras-I limestone is of better grade with less interbanding and the same is being used for
blending with low grade material of Ras II (being of highly mixed nature, with intricately inter-
woven waste bands of pegmatites, schists, calc-granulites etc nature) mine.
To achieve the desired limestone quality, about 5 to 8% sweetener limestone is mixed to meet
the set point of raw meal for clinkerisation.
Hence, to address the quality issues, reduce consumption of sweetener limestone and to
optimally utilize Ras-II mine where the reserves are dwindling, ACL has Proposed Expansion in
Limestone Production capacity from 0.279 Million TPA to 2.80 Million TPA and installation of
Crusher of 1200 TPH in RAS-I Limestone Mine (ML No. 10/94, ML Area- 183.53 ha) at Villages
Sewariya, Bhaktawarpura, Dhaneriya and Kotadiya, Tehsil- Jaitaran, District- Pali (Rajasthan).
This will result in judicial blending of material from the two mines and minimize the sweetener
consumption and it shall support plant to achieve full clinkerization capacity as well as to
expand it further at a later date, if required.
No National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Tiger / Elephant Reserves,
Protected Forest etc. fall within 10 km radius of the project boundary.
The Project has generated/ will generate direct & indirect employment opportunities in the
mine. Preference is being/ will be given to the local people based on their skill and educational
qualification.
Proposed Expansion in Limestone Production capacity from 0.279 Million TPA to 2.80 Million TPA and installation of Crusher of 1200 TPH in RAS-I
Limestone Mine (ML No. 10/94, ML Area- 183.53 ha)
At Villages Sewariya, Bhaktawarpura, Dhaneriya, and Kotadiya, Tehsil- Jaitaran, District- Pali (Rajasthan)
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11.3 PROJECT DETAILS
TABLE: 11.1
Project Details
S. No. Particulars Details
A. Nature of project Expansion in Limestone Production capacity from 0.279 Million TPA to
2.80 Million TPA and installation of Crusher of 1200 TPH in RAS-I
Limestone Mine
B. Size of project
1. ML Area 183.53 ha
2. Expansion in Limestone
Production Capacity
From 0.279 Million TPA to 2.80 Million TPA and installation of Crusher of
1200 TPH
C Project Location
1. Villages Sewariya, Bhaktawarpura Dhaneriya and Kotadiya
2. Tehsil Jaitaran
3. District Pali
4. State Rajasthan
5. Coordinates 26023’12.75’’ N to 26024’16.61’’N
74013’26.32’’ E to 74014’35.49’’E
6. SOI Toposheet No. Core area: G43I3
Study area : G43I3 & G43I7
D Environmental Setting Details (with approx. aerial distance and direction from the mining lease boundary)
1. Nearest State / National Highway SH-39 (~10.30 km in SW direction)
NH-8 (~30 km in SE direction)
2. Nearest Habitation Village Garh (~0.7 km in West Direction)
3. Nearest Railway Station Beawar Railway station (~32 km in SSE direction)
4. Nearest Airport Jodhpur Airport (~118 km in WSW direction)
5. National Park, Wild Life
Sanctuary, Biosphere Reserves,
Wildlife corridors, Tiger/Elephant
Reserves, etc. within 10 km radius
of the project site
There is no National Park, Wild Life Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves,
Wildlife corridors, Tiger/Elephant Reserves etc. within 10 km radius
study area
6. Reserve / Protected Forest within
10 km radius of Project Site
Pagra Block Reserved Forest (~8.0 km in SE Direction)
Protected Forest (~8.0 km in SW Direction)
7. Water body within 10 km radius
study area
Aguna Bala (~3.5 km in ESE Direction)
Phutiya Bala (~3.5 km in East Direction)
Sukri Nadi (~4.0 km in North Direction)
Athuna Bala (~4.0 km in NE Direction)
Chhoralo Bala (~6.0 km in NE Direction)
8. Inter District Boundary Pali & Ajmer (~5.0 km in ENE Direction)
Pali & Nagaur (~6.0 km in NNE Direction
9. Seismic Zone Zone – II as per IS: 1893 (Part-I) : 2002
Proposed Expansion in Limestone Production capacity from 0.279 Million TPA to 2.80 Million TPA and installation of Crusher of 1200 TPH in RAS-I
Limestone Mine (ML No. 10/94, ML Area- 183.53 ha)
At Villages Sewariya, Bhaktawarpura, Dhaneriya, and Kotadiya, Tehsil- Jaitaran, District- Pali (Rajasthan)
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S. No. Particulars Details
E Cost Details
1. Project Cost 85 Crores/-
2. Cost of EMP Capital Cost- Rs. 7.0 Crores/-
Recurring Cost- Rs. 50 Lacs/annum
Source: Site Visit & Pre- Feasibility Report
11.4 MINING DETAILS
TABLE: 11.2
MINING DETAILS
S. No. Particulars Details
1. Method of mining Open Cast Mechanized Mining Method
2. Total Geological Reserves 137.74 Million Tonne (as on 1.04.2018)
3. Mineable reserves 125.24 Million Tonne (as on 1.04.2018)
4. Life of the Mine 48 Years
5. Bench Height More than 8 meters
6. Elevation Range 395 m AMSL to 505 m AMSL
7. General Ground Level 405 m AMSL
8. Water table 370 m AMSL (35 m bgl)
9. Ultimate Working Depth 396 m AMSL (9 m bgl)
10. Stripping Ratio (Ore: OB/IB) (tonnes : tonnes) 1:0.30
11. Overall Pit Slope 45°
12. Number of working days 300 days
13. Number of shifts per day 2 shifts
Source: Approved Modified Mining Plan & Progressive Mine Closure Plan
11.5 MITIGATION MEASURES
11.5.1. AIR POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES
Following measures are being/ will be taken to control air/fugitive pollution during mining
operation.
Wet drilling with de dusting arrangements are being/will be used.
Controlled blasting by latest blasting technique using shock tube detonator (Down line
detonator in combination with noise less trunk line detonators).
Use of Rock breaker in place of secondary blasting to reduce generation of fly rocks and
ground vibration.
Use of Bag filters & Screening Plant.
Regular water spraying is being/will be done on haul roads & Crusher hopper to arrest dust
from becoming air-borne.
Water sprinkling arrangement will be provided at the conveyor belt carrying raw material.
An elevated closed bunker will be provided for collection the dust from dust conveyor.
Construction of wind breaking walls especially at charging hopper & crushing place.
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Limestone Mine (ML No. 10/94, ML Area- 183.53 ha)
At Villages Sewariya, Bhaktawarpura, Dhaneriya, and Kotadiya, Tehsil- Jaitaran, District- Pali (Rajasthan)
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No overloading of material is being/ will be done during transportation.
Proper maintenance (preventive as well as scheduled maintenance) of vehicles is being/ will
be carried out regularly for minimization of generation of gaseous pollutants.
Vehicular emissions are being/ will be kept under norms.
The emissions levels are being/ will be monitored regularly.
Development of green belt/plantation around mine boundary and all around in the vicinity of
the crusher to tap fugitive dust will be carried out.
Personal Protective Equipment like dust masks are being/ will be provided to all employees.
11.5.2. WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT
No waste water will be generated from the mining activities.
Septic tanks and soak pit will be provided for the disposal of domestic waste water generated
from mine office.
Oil- water separator is being/ will be provided at the workshop and treated water is being/ will
be used for equipment washing, dust suppression and plantation etc.
Garland drains along with Retaining walls having water holes at the toe of temporary dumps
is being/ will be constructed to arrest the washed fines and rolling boulders.
The rainwater falling directly into the mine pits is being/ will be stored and used for plantation
& dust suppression.
Periodical monitoring of ground water quality is being/ will be carried out.
11.5.3. NOISE POLLUTION CONTROL
Sharp drill bits with wet drilling arrangements.
Controlled blasting by latest blasting technique using shock tube detonator (Downline
detonator in combination with noise less trunk line detonators.)
Use of Rock breaker in place of secondary blasting.
Adequate silencers in HEMM are being/ will be provided to reduce generation of noise.
Proper maintenance, oiling and greasing of machines at regular intervals is being/ will be
done to reduce generation of noise.
HEMMs equipped with acoustic cabins will be provided for the operators.
Proper maintenance (preventive as well as scheduled maintenance), oiling and greasing of
HEMMs to minimize generation of noise.
Development of green belt/plantation around mine boundary and other places are being/ will
be carried out.
Periodical monitoring of noise is being/ will be carried out regularly.
11.5.4. RECLAMATION PLAN FOR LAND USE
Up to end of lease life, total excavated area will be 77.53 ha. Reclamation of same is not possible
by backfilling since no pit would be formed which may be utilized for filling. About 26.75 ha area
will be covered under waste dump and total greenbelt/Plantation will be done on 52.75 ha (26.75
ha area on waste dump & 26 ha area around mines office complex, along the mine boundary on
the north-east portions of the lease area and on virgin area). Total 49.45 ha will remain
undisturbed.
Proposed Expansion in Limestone Production capacity from 0.279 Million TPA to 2.80 Million TPA and installation of Crusher of 1200 TPH in RAS-I
Limestone Mine (ML No. 10/94, ML Area- 183.53 ha)
At Villages Sewariya, Bhaktawarpura, Dhaneriya, and Kotadiya, Tehsil- Jaitaran, District- Pali (Rajasthan)
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11.5.5. GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT & PLANTATION
Greenbelt will be done on 5.0 ha area on 7.5 m lease periphery.
As on date plantation has been done on 4.9 ha area. Up to lease life, plantation will be done
on 47.75 ha area (26.75 ha area on waste dump & 21 ha area on virgin area).
Thus total greenbelt/planttaion will be done on 52.75 ha area.
The trees will be planted @ 2000 saplings per ha of land.
11.6 PROJECT BENEFITS
The project activity helps/ will help in meeting the growing demand of cement & hence help in the
economic growth of the country. It is/ will be helpful in the development of basic needs of the
local area like education, Health & family welfare, women empowerment, Natural resource
management, water conservation, roads etc. It results/ will result in growth of the surrounding
areas by increasing direct and indirect employment opportunities in the region including ancillary
development and supporting infrastructure.
11.7 CONCLUSION
The 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 development in the near-by villages.
CHAPTER-XII
DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED
Proposed Expansion in Limestone Production capacity from 0.279 Million TPA to 2.80 Million TPA and installation of Crusher of 1200 TPH in RAS-I
Limestone Mine (ML No. 10/94, ML Area- 183.53 ha)
At Villages Sewariya, Bhaktawarpura, Dhaneriya, and Kotadiya, Tehsil- Jaitaran, District- Pali (Rajasthan)
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CHAPTER-XII
DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED
12.1. DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED
J.M. EnviroNet Pvt. Ltd. (JMEPL), one of the companies of JM Group, was established in the year
1993. ‘JM’ in the name of the Company is derived from the name of ‘Lord Shiva’ - the Temple of
‘Jharkhand Mahadev’ (JM). The Temple is located at Queens Road, Vaishali Nagar, Jaipur. The
Registered office of JMEPL is at 7-CH-10, Jawahar Nagar, Jaipur. Its Delhi-NCR Corporate office is
at 202, ABW Tower, Gurgaon (Haryana).
J.M. EnviroNet Pvt. Ltd. is accredited with ISO-9001: 2008 for EIA Division. EIA Division is also
approved by National Accreditation Board for Education & Training (NABET) formerly NRBPT
(Quality Council of India), Certificate no. NABET/EIA/1619/RA 0069 dated 16th August, 2017. The EIA
consultancy organisation of JMEPL is approved by NABET/QCI and is listed at s.no. 90 of
Accredited EIA Consultant Organizations (ACOs) - as on August 6th, 2018 displayed on web site of
MoEFCC. JMEPL is offering Environmental Consultancy Services in various sectors viz Industrial
Projects / Chemical Industries / Cement Plants / Thermal Power Plants / Mining Projects/ Coal
Washery Projects/ Real Estate Projects / Distilleries / Steel Plants/Chemical Fertilizers/Mineral
Beneficiation plants etc.
In the Mining sector, JMEPL have covered mines of minerals viz. Limestone, Bauxite, Chromite,
Coal, Zinc Ore, Copper ore, Gypsum, Soapstone, Iron & Manganese ore, Clay, Silica Sand, Marble,
Khanda, Gitti, boulders, Feldspar, Quartz, lignite, magnesite and other minor minerals etc.
JMEPL has a highly qualified team of Subject Experts. As Faculty Heads of the EIA Division, we
have Retd. General Managers of the Reputed Cement Companies, Ex-Head EIA Division of big
Business Group, STP & ETP Designing Experts, Retd. Mining & Geology Experts with vast
experience in their respective fields.
JM Group’s business is spread over 22 States viz.:- Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Gujarat, Maharashtra,
Orissa, Tamil Nadu, Goa, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan,
Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Assam, West Bengal, Karnataka, Jharkhand, Bihar
& Uttarakhand. The JM Group has its own Environmental Laboratory at Gurgaon (Haryana)
approved under EPA (Environment Protection Act) by the Ministry of Environment & Forests,
Govt. of India, New Delhi. Besides this, its MoEF approved Environmental Laboratory of JM Group
is also providing Analytical Laboratory Services of various elements and environmental
parameters. Annual monitoring as per MoEF / CPCB / SPCB guidelines, Risk Assessment and
Disaster Management Plan, Rain Water Harvesting Plan, Detailed Hydro-geological Study,
Preparation of Environmental Statement Reports (Environmental Clearance Compliance
Conditions) etc. are amongst the various other consultancy services offered by the Company.
Traffic study has been conducted by CSIR, New Delhi. Details of the same are incorporated as
Annexure XII with this draft EIA/EMP Report.
Slope and Blasting study has been conducted by IIT, BHU. Details of the same are given as
Annexure XIV with this draft EIA/EMP Report.
Modified Mining Plan & Progressive Mine Closure Plan has been approved by Indian Bureau of
Mines (IBM), Ajmer vide letter no. 584(4)(3)(1739)/2018 RCM-AJM/787-790 dated 07.06.2018 (Copy
enclosed as Annexure II).