ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLANenvironmentclearance.nic.in/writereaddata/FormB/EC/EIA...ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN _____ For “BUILDING STONE & M-SAND QUARRY LEASE” OVER AN EXTENT

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

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For

“BUILDING STONE & M-SAND QUARRY LEASE” OVER AN EXTENT OF 21-00 ACRES OF

In

SY. NO. 31 OF BARAKA VILLAGE, KORATAGERE TALUK, TUMKUR DISTRICT,

KARNATAKA.

Proposed By:

SRI. R. KUMAR, NO. 143, 2ND MAIN ROAD,

B/W, 7TH & 8TH CROSS, CHAMARAJAPETE,

BENGALURU – 560 065.

Prepared By _________________________________________________________

M/s. GLOBAL ENVIRO LABS (QCI- NABET Provisional Accreditation No:49), & (Recognised by Govt. of India, MoEF, New Delhi Vide Gazette Notification No. S.O. 773 (E))

2-2-1075/14/A/1, Tilaknagar “X” Roads , Bagh Amberpet, Hyderabad – 500 013. Ph.: 040-65582886; Telefax:040-27407969

E.Mail: [email protected]

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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

PREAMBLE

The subject Quarry lease area is being granted through E-auction by the Department of Mines &

Geology, Government of Karnataka over an extent of 21-00 acres is situated in part of Sy. No. 31

of Baraka Village, Koratagere Taluk, Tumkur District, Karnataka. The Quarry lease is Govt.

Revenue lands covered by Rocky structures, boulders & sheet formations. The primary data is

collected during the month of November & the secondary data is collected for September to

November-2017.

Climate

The climate of the area can be described as semi-arid zone, the maximum temperature of about

31C (September-2017) and minimum temperature of 15C (November-2017) during winter.

Rainfall is meager (about 516.12 mm in the previous year 2016) and confined to monsoon

period only. In general the area is drought prone.

Temperature

This is one of the important factors deciding the dispersion of air pollutants due to factors like

lapse rate, inversion etc., In the area, it is observed from the records that the temperature varies

slightly in the month. The daily maximum & minimum temperatures during the study period

(September-2017 to November-2017). The maximum and minimum temperatures during the

study period are 310C & 150C respectively.

Relative Humidity

The presence of water vapor in the atmosphere affects the amount of solar radiation received

and reflected by the earth. Water vapor serves to scatter or absorb radiation energy, and hence

humidity has a major influence on air quality. Generally the relative humidity observed in the area

is moderate.

Precipitation

Precipitation serves as a cleansing agent for the atmosphere by removing particulate matter and

soluble gases in a process called “Wash Out”. The rainfall records of the study zone have been

collected during the previous year rainfall in this area was about 516.12 mm (2016).


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Drainage pattern:

a) Likely depth of water table based on observations from nearby wells and water bodies

is about 150 – 200 m below the general ground level.

b) Working expected to be up to 921m RL which is above water table and no water is

expected.

c) Quantity and quality of water likely to be encountered, the pumping arrangements and

places where the quarry water is finally proposed to be discharged.

No water is likely to be encountered during the course of quarrying.

Wind Speed & Direction

Wind is one of the most important modes in the distribution, transportation and dispersion of air

contaminants. The velocity of the wind determines the travel time of particulate to a receptor and

the dispersion rate of air contaminants.

Wind speed and direction are recorded by monitoring the area during the study period and the

data tabulated and furnished.

Quality of air

Quarrying operations of Building Stone for Manufacturing of M-Sand does not involve deep hole

drilling and blasting. Use of machinery for excavation & loading of mined minerals, is a major

contributor for affecting the air quality. The drilling & blasting is proposed to be by small dia.

Jack hammer drill holes and controlled blasting techniques are to be implemented in view of the

close proximity to the village, college and other structures. All safety measures during blasting as

per the DGMS norms & circulars is to be strictly implemented as part of Environmental

Management Plan. Loading and transport of minerals generate some small quantities of dust,

which again depend on factors such as the topography, nature of material handled and

climatological parameters like wind speed, wind direction and stability classification of the area

viz. location of buffer zone villages. The quantum of quarrying operations is very limited (only

about ROM 51,030 tons maximum per annum i.e. about 170 tons/day) and hence there shall not

be regular fugitive emissions.

However, care will be taken to suppress dust by sprinkling water at all loading places, stack

yards etc.

For this purpose, high volume air samplers (HVS) were used for monitoring the air pollutants.

The air is sucked at the rate of 1.1 to 1.4cu.mtrs/min for suspended particulate matter. The

samples of air were drawn at the flowing rate of 1.1 to 1.4 liters per minute for absorbing


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gaseous pollutants. The SPM is detected by gravimetric method; the NOx and SO2 are estimated

by using a spectrophotometer. It may be seen from the data that the three parameters of SPM,

SOx and NOx are well within the permissible limits of Industrial/mixed use and rural areas as per

CPCB norms.

“(SCHEDULE VII)

See rule 3(3B)

NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARD

S. No.

Pollutant Time

Weighted Average

Concentration in Ambient Air

Industrial, Residential,

Rural and Other Area

Ecologically Sensitive

Area (notified by Central

Government)

Methods of Measurements

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

1 Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) g/m3

Annual* 24 hours**

50

80

20

80

-Improved West and Gaeke -Ultraviolet flurescenoe

2 Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) g/m3

Annual* 24 hours**

40

80

30

80

-Modified Jacob & Hochheiser (Na-Arsenite) -Chemiluminercence

3

Particulate Matter (size less than 10g) or PM10g/m3

Annual* 24 hours**

60

100

60

100

-Gravimetric -TOEM -Beta attenuations

4

Particulate Matter (size less than 2.5g) or PM2.5g/m3

Annual* 24 hours**

40

60

40

60

-Gravimetric -TOEM -Beta attenuations

The maximum value of RSPM in the core zone, 26 - 28 g/m3 is found to be within the limits.

Fall in the SPM content in the atmosphere is due to the presence of humidity and also due to the

fall in the wind speed. SPM content of the air also depend on the activities that were going on

during the study period. Also, it is noted to be observed that the various parameters show

decreasing tendency from the quarrying area towards the peripheral regions and become

considerably low at the habitations, thus indicating the dissipation of the constituents with no

effect on the villages/settlements nearby.

Quality of Water

There will not be any change in Quality of water due to Building Stone quarrying, which is located

at higher levels than the ground water table. The surface rain water flow through the seasonal

water course as usual.


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a) Surface water: There are couple of small nallahs at the boundary of the Quarry lease &

safety margins are left by the applicant, which is seasonal in nature.

Precautions will have to be taken to avoid the wash-off from the quarry to

nearby nallahs by construction of 02 loose boulder check dams.

b) Ground water: Ground water is unlikely to be encountered during the proposed period of

working this quarry. So any change in the ground water condition is ruled

out. The proposed production shall be from 942m-921m RL and the

nearest water body which is at a distance of 850 meters is at an elevation

of 820m-828m RL which indicates proposed workings are well above the

general ground level/water body.

Noise level

The noise level of the core & buffer zone is expected to be within the permissible limits.

Quarrying activity is likely to increase the noise levels at the loading points and jack hammer

drilling/cutting locations. However since the workers will not be expected to be exposed to high

levels of noise for considerable period of time, no extra precaution is proposed. The workers

shall be provided with ear plugs & nose masks. The noise levels were found to be 41.3 - 60.4

dBs (there was no quarrying operations as it is applied area). After the commencement of quarry

operations, the working schedule shall be maintained during the daylight hours only so that the

surrounding environment shall not be disturbed. The plantation all around the quarry area within

the core zone, buffer zone & avenue plantation shall help in reducing the Noise levels outside the

quarry area.

The noise of excavator, compressors & Jackhammer drilling will be minimized to permissible

limits (85-105 dB) by operating equipment at different place and by carrying periodical

maintenance regularly to the machinery.

Quality of Soil

As the quarrying is confined to the slopes of the hills in the quarry, and the topsoil is less than

1.5-2.0m in thickness that too in small patches, it shall be utilized for afforestation all along the

safety zone after formation of a safety bund. Whatever available the topsoil seen in the area will

be carefully taken out for afforestation purpose. Soil is one of the most important ecological

factors and plants depend for their nutrients, water supply and anchorage upon the soil. To know

the existing quality of soil, representative soil sample has been collected from the lease area and

from the nearby village, tested for their physical and chemical properties and is given furnished.


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The physicochemical analysis of the soil indicates that the soil texture is sandy loam. The pH of

the soil sample showed values greater than 7.53 sampling sites indicating the soil type to be

alkaline in nature and the organic solids concentrations is 0.87 % in Quarry lease area. The NPK

values of the agricultural samples showed good potential towards fertility.

Land Environment

Existing land use:

The Quarry lease area of 21-00 acres is Govt. Revenue land, the area situated far away from the

Quarrying area comprises only dry lands. Open scrub mark the general topography of the area.

The major activity in the buffer zone of 5 km radius from quarry lease is dry and whatever

agriculture activity takes place is entirely dependent on rains. The crop includes Ragi Jowar,

Millet, Sunflower and Maize. Some coconut plantains are also seen. There are no existing quarry

leases within 500m radius from the quarry lease.

Eco System

Due to rocky exposures on the surface of the area, except for shrubs-bushes, there is no other

vegetation in the lease area. The buffer zone outside consists of forests, agricultural lands etc.,

There is no wild life in around close by vicinity of the area. Kavaragal State Forest is situated

towards south adjacent to the applied quarry lease area and also there is no inter-state boundary

within 10 kms radius of the quarry site.

Amenities:

Education: The Villages in the buffer zone have primary educational facilities and higher

education & technical courses are available at Koratagere village about 11.00 kms from the

Quarry lease.

Medical: Koratagere offer good medical facilities and most of the villages in the buffer zone have

primary health centers.

Electricity: All the villages in the buffer zone are serviced by KPTCL. Electricity is available for

domestic as well as agricultural purposes.

Water: All the villages have bore wells fitted with hand pumps and open wells to meet the

domestic water requirements. In some of the villages public water supply is also available. There

is also a lake/water body situated at a distance of 850 meters meeting the requirements of the

Gatlahalli & Baraka Villages.


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Socio-economic

Surrounding the lease area (05 kms radius), 19 villages exist. The nearest habitated village is

Kambadahalli, located about 1.20 kms South-West from the Quarry lease. Others details are

given below:

Villages Around 5kms radius

Sl. No

District Taluk Villages Distance (in kms)

Directions Households

(in No’s)

01

Tumkur

Koratagere

Baraka 1.30 NE 177

02 Gatlagollahalli 1.30 NE 176

03 Gatlahalli 1.50 NNW 190

04 Bukkapatna 2.60 NE 651

05 Jagannathpura 2.70 E 25

06 Kurubarahalli 4.40 NW 109

07 Virobanahalli 4.40 NE 77

08 Herajenahalli 4.10 N 76

09 Kalluguttuhalli 4.80 E 157

10 Agrahara 3.70 SE 367

11 Tarati 3.10 SE 416

12 Channapatna 2.00 SSW 260

13 Kambadahalli 1.20 SW 57

14

Madhugiri

Hanumantagiri 3.80 SE 74

15 Kenchanapalya 4.40 S 124

16 Narasipura 4.40 SW 70

17 Amrutagiri 4.00 SW 174

18 Bittanakurake 4.70 SW 304

19 Nayakanapalya 4.40 SW 72


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Population Details (as per 2011 Census)

Village Population Schedule Caste Schedule Tribes

Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female

Baraka 735 364 371 209 110 99 30 12 18

Gatlagollahalli 810 414 396 25 11 14 128 66 62

Gatlahalli 867 442 425 439 228 211 3 2 1

Bukkapatna 2717 1365 1352 1436 730 706 594 283 311

Jagannathpura 94 43 51 92 42 50 0 0 0

Kurubarahalli 484 238 246 139 72 67 0 0 0

Virobanahalli 340 180 160 112 62 50 58 29 29

Herajenahalli 272 132 140 72 38 34 29 15 14

Kalluguttuhalli 637 325 312 2 1 1 81 37 44

Agrahara 1432 721 711 531 270 261 399 204 195

Tarati 1713 892 821 121 57 64 23 9 14

Channapatna 1087 549 538 21 10 11 232 112 120

Kambadahalli 237 126 111 0 0 0 105 54 51

Hanumantagiri 293 135 158 8 5 3 0 0 0

Kenchanapalya 473 242 231 111 58 53 0 0 0

Narasipura 287 151 136 125 72 53 0 0 0

Amrutagiri 733 383 350 82 45 37 0 0 0

Bittanakurake 1266 637 629 289 147 142 101 47 54

Nayakanapalya 329 166 163 278 138 140 0 0 0


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Literacy Details

Village Literacy Illiteracy

Total Male Female Total Male Female

Baraka 507 282 225 228 82 146

Gatlagollahalli 607 329 278 203 85 118

Gatlahalli 524 300 224 343 142 201

Bukkapatna 1564 883 681 1153 482 671

Jagannathpura 55 27 28 39 16 23

Kurubarahalli 294 168 126 190 70 120

Virobanahalli 195 112 83 145 68 77

Herajenahalli 160 86 74 112 46 66

Kalluguttuhalli 498 281 217 139 44 95

Agrahara 927 519 408 505 202 303

Tarati 1022 574 448 691 318 373

Channapatna 635 356 279 452 193 259

Kambadahalli 144 79 65 93 47 46

Hanumantagiri 177 88 89 116 47 69

Kenchanapalya 285 163 122 188 79 109

Narasipura 189 113 76 98 38 60

Amrutagiri 485 269 216 248 114 134

Bittanakurake 830 477 353 436 160 276

Nayakanapalya 216 128 88 113 38 75


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Worker Details

Village Total workers Marginal workers Non workers


Baraka 492 257 235 50 29 21 243 107 136


Gatlahalli 557 298 259 334 80 254 310 144 166

Bukkapatna 1761 920 841 428 179 249 956 445 511

Jagannathpura 51 31 20 1 0 1 43 12 31

Kurubarahalli 278 140 138 4 1 3 206 98 108

Virobanahalli 211 115 96 83 15 68 129 65 64

Herajenahalli 162 74 88 93 14 79 110 58 52


Agrahara 620 434 186 14 4 10 812 287 525

Tarati 1125 617 508 131 65 66 588 275 313

Channapatna 667 345 322 30 16 14 420 204 216

Kambadahalli 143 74 69 0 0 0 94 52 42

Hanumantagiri 219 97 122 7 1 6 74 38 36

Kenchanapalya 321 170 151 0 0 0 152 72 80

Narasipura 186 98 88 86 57 29 101 53 48

Amrutagiri 485 258 227 31 16 15 248 125 123

Bittanakurake 643 403 240 180 16 164 623 234 389

Nayakanapalya 198 115 83 84 29 55 131 51 80


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIVE MEASURES

Air Environment:

The sources of air pollution in the region will be due to quarrying and the related transportation

activities. The meteorology of the area becomes an important parameter in environmental issues

in the quarrying settlements. Suitable measures to protect the inhabitants and environment

against the dust and fumes emanating from vehicular movements are required to be taken. The

drilling & blasting is proposed to be by small dia. Jack hammer drill holes and controlled blasting

techniques are to be implemented in view of the close proximity to the village, college and other

structures. All safety measures during blasting as per the DGMS norms & circulars is to be

strictly implemented as part of Environmental Management Plan.

The dust generated is from the quarry haul roads and drilling/loading sites. It is proposed to take

up mitigative measures in the form of sprinkling water in the sensitive areas and also create

green belt along lease boundary to act as a dust barrier. The gaseous pollutants namely SOx &

NOx are below detection level.

As stated earlier the gaseous pollutants in and around the quarry are well within the permissible

limits There is no likelihood of the concentrations exceeding the standards as the dust

emanating from the drilling shall be controlled by adopting wet drilling. There is no other factory

or beneficiation unit within the lease area. However, air quality parameters will be monitored as

per the requirement.

Dust Control:

The dust generated from loading and transport operations will be controlled by water spraying for

these purposes water tanker fitted with sprayer will be used at haul road, etc., Sprinkling water

on the roads by tanker will be practiced.

The water tankers to be deployed for dust suppression. The required water will be drawn from

bore well of the applicant or purchased through water tankers. The water availability is adequate

& the applicant will provide structures for ground water recharging in their field to replenish the

aquifer. The number of trips of tankers supplied to the Quarry measures the quantity of water

supplied. The numbers of trips are recorded in a logbook every day, which will be duly certified

by the in-charge so as to have control on the trips of water utilization.


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Further the green belt of 7.5 meters proposed all round the Quarry lease boundary will act as a

dust filter and arrest the spread of air borne dust on to the nearby agricultural lands and villages.

The office complex is also suggested to be surrounded by green belt, to arrest the spread of dust

to the other locations. The approach road to the quarry shall have to be asphalted to meet the

standards required in view of the proposed quantity of production.

Noise environment

The haulage vehicles shall be maintained with proper lubrication, fitting of effective silencers

and maintenance to reduce the noise. Workers shall be provided with earplugs to avoid the

noise from the machineries.

The proposed green belt in 3 rows around the lease area will help in reducing the noise level.

The Noise in the quarry site shall be mainly due to drilling & excavation operations. However,

the quarrying operations are limited to only 5-6 hours of drilling at intervals and as per the

requirement.

Proper and regular maintenance of vehicles and other equipment with proper lubrication,

fitting of effective silencers etc., to reduce the noise. Sound Proof Cabins for operators.

The workers employed will be provided with protection equipment and earmuffs etc.

Limiting time exposure of workers to excessive noise.

Speed of trucks entering or leaving the quarry to be limited to moderate speed of 25 km/h to

prevent undue noise from empty trucks.

Planting of trees along roads, around buildings to act as acoustic barriers in the buffer zone.

Periodic noise level monitoring at various sources like equipment, plant transport, loading

and dumping.

Water environment:

It is proposed to use water for sprinkling over the roads for suppression of dust during summer.

Analyses of water sample is collected from nearby Bore well is well within the CPCB limits.

The major source of water pollution in open cast quarrying is the surface run-off carrying the fine

silt. The problem is prevalent mostly in rainy season. For this control measures by way of

providing check-dams along the course of nallas outside the lease area will be initiated and will

be strengthened further and the applicant will also take up erection of retention walls along the

safety zone & take up afforestation on the side of these retention walls to minimize the flow of

silt. Drains should be constructed to channelize the water in loose soil areas to prevent erosion.


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Storm Water Management:

Loose Boulder Check dams will be constructed to contain the surface run-off of the silt and

sediments from the lease area during heavy rainy season. Garland drain around the quarry will

be made to divert the water from working areas.

Land Environment:

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

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

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

development, operation and working practices of quarry on scientific and rational lines, by the

Governments and the industry in a mutually reinforcing manner”. The land related Environmental

Management Plan (EMP) has been presented here under two sections viz., Soil & Water

conservation and Afforestation.

Storage and Reuse of Top Soil:

Topsoil if any removed during clearing of the area for Building Stone & Manufacturing of M-Sand

extraction shall be stacked separately to check the erosion of the stacked soil. Planting of grass

and local species etc., are proposed on the surface of this stack to prevent erosion and to

increase the soil nitrogen. As per the analysis of the soil samples they are found to be basic in

nature. During afforestation, it is recommended to plant fast growing species with good canopy

cover and dense leaf density and some ornamental species to give a good aesthetic look. It is

recommended to sow neem, mahogany plants as soil and climatic conditions are suitable for the

growth of these plants.

Land Restoration/Reclamation:

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

measures adopted during restoration will control most of the adverse environmental impacts of

Quarry and also improve the aesthetic beauty of the area. Due to the Quarry activities in this area

the profile of the ground will change due to formation of pits. At the end of the Quarry operations,

the top soil/mineral rejects will be utilized for back filling wherever suitable and rehabilitated.

Also, based on the final configuration of the pits, the Company shall convert part of the lease

area into a reservoir which helps in storage of water & also helps in re-charging of the ground

water table. Necessary precautionary safety measures shall also be taken up by the applicant

during the closure stage to ensure safety & future use for the local community. The entire

periphery of the pit shall be fenced & suitable sloped so as to ensure that there is no danger to

the local habitat.


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

a) Quarry lease area

b) Surrounding the Quarry lease area.

c) Surrounding the statutory buildings

d) On the undisturbed virgin lease area.

Surrounding the Mining area

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

the trees and on the adjacent area around the quarry in the buffer zone. To filter this dust, a green

belt shall be developed along the quarry lease area i.e., around ultimate pit limit in the non

mineralized area, this green belt will also act as sound barrier. In between the tree saplings, grass

and bushes shall be grown. Creation of the green belt around the lease areas shall be undertaken on

priority basis and shall be completed concurrent to Quarry over a 5-year period. Avenue Plantation all

along the haul roads shall also be taken up as per the afforestation Plan. About 1500 saplings will be

planted during the Plan period. Also CPT (Cattle Proof Trench shall be dug along the boundary

adjacent to the fencing to avoid & prevent cattle entering the quarry area).

Surrounding the statutory buildings

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

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

trees around the statutory buildings, the topsoil that is going to be quarrying from the area shall

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

On the undisturbed virgin lease area:

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

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

Afforestation Programme:

The afforestation to be taken up provides the requisite floral biodiversity. At the end of the Plan

period non rocky area if any will be afforested and wherever possible and along roadsides

afforestation will be proposed of area is earmarked for afforestation during the proposed plan

period. Details of the afforestation program are given below:


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Year No’s Survival Locations Species

Common Name Botanical name

1st 200

70%

All along the lease

boundary, 7.5m safety

zone, Haulage roads,

outside the lease area &

avenue plantation

Bage Krishna Cadmba Tree

Neem Tree Sugar-apple

Custard Apple Hibiscus Plant

Champak Tree (Sampige) Honge Tree Ashok Tree

Aakash Mallige Arali Aala

Muthuga

Albezia lebek Anthocephalus cadamba Azadiracta indica Annona recticulata Annona squamosa Hibiscus tilliaceus Michelia champak Pangamia pinnata Polyalthia longifolia Millingtonia hortensis Ficus religiosa Ficus bengaliensis Butea monospema

2nd 200

3rd 200

4th 200

5th 200

Total 1,000

During the afforestation work, the combination of different species shall be done. This selection

shall be made on the basis of the local plant growth in the surrounding areas. It is always better

to plant mixed species together. Guidance from the local forest department shall be taken in the

selection of species and their maintenance. The plantation work requires considerable quantities

of seeds, seedlings and saplings of different species; Nursery stock for this plantation will be

available from the local forest and horticulture department.

The area, which is afforested, will be protected from animal grazing. For this, watchmen shall be

employed to look after the plants and trees. Due care also shall be taken to protect the afforested

area from pests and fires. Plants and trees will be provided fertilizers and other manures

regularly as per the expert advice.

Provision of Green Belt along the affected area:

It is proposed to develop a green belt along roadside, near proposed office premise of the portion

of the lease around the working spots and the places around the roads in the lease area and

outside. About 2500 saplings per hectare of area in 2-3 rows with a spacing of 2.5 m x 2.5 m

shall be developed. The saplings shall have deep roots, fast growth and optimum penetrability.

To stand firmly against the wind, species of plants which form dense vegetation and maximum

canopy shall be selected otherwise the gap in the canopy will act as wind tunnels. Dense

vegetation will litter on the floor and improve the quality of the soil, and also act as dust and

sound barriers. It is also taken into consideration that the different species of plant include flower

bearing, fruit bearing plants and also plants forming food for herbivous animals to attract the wild

life.


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Out of the above trees, the Neem stands excellent for dust filtering, based on its height, quick

growth, leaf density and drought tolerance. This will be able to filter the dust by 70%. The

plantation shall also be taken up all along the haulage road connecting the quarry site to the

Koratagere to Nelahalu main road of 1.80 kms.

Drainage Control and Hydrologic Balance:

To prevent the precipitated water entering into the working quarries though surface drainage and

runoff water containing some silt, the following measures shall be adopted. In respect of

hydrological balance, as the mine workings are well above the ground water table, there will not

be any tapping of ground water table during the quarry operations. The quality of the pumped out

water is well within the rechargeable limits of the ground water table of this area. Further, the

proposed afforestation programme will increase the rate of recharging ground water in this area.

Treatment of Drainage Water:

As indicated in the earlier paras, the precipitated run-off water contains only solid suspensions,

which are non-toxic. These suspended solid matters have to be removed before the water is

allowed to enter into the surface watercourses. The main source of solid suspended matter is

from the working area. To control the solid suspensions carried along with runoff, retaining walls

shall be constructed. Three Check dam shall be constructed along the seasonal nallahs as

shown on the Environmental Plan to arrest the silt flowing along with water at downstream sides

of the quarry.

Treatment of Drinking Water:

The water sample collected from the nearby bore well used for drinking by the villagers is

analyzed and found to be potable. Hence, no further treatment of drinking water is required and

proposed. The proponent has proposed to have a bore well for employees at the site.

Control on Soil Erosion:

The only source of soil erosion is from top soil safety bund all along the lease boundary. Since

there is no solid waste/overburden for dumping separately, there will not be any effect and hence

chances of soil erosion are negligible.

Control on fall of Fly Rocks and Scree:

As described in the impact assessment chapter no fly rocks are generated. Controlled blasting

technique by use of delay detonators shall be used for minimizing ground vibrations & noise.

Hydraulic rock breakers are proposed to be utilized for reducing the frequency of blasting. Quarry

operation will not generate any scree.


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After practicing control measures like afforestation of worked out area and the dumps,

mechanical erosion control measure such as terracing, construction of retaining wall etc., there

is least possibility of scree in the form of suspended particle in the drained water to accumulate

at down slopes and choking the drainage system. To check the silt or scree flowing into the

natural nallah, two check dams shall be constructed across the nallah towards down streamside

of the Quarry.

Wild Life Protection:

Presently, there are no wild animals spotted in the buffer zone. However, the practice of

afforestation programme and other control measures shall bring greenery to the area and also

the vegetation of mixed species and availability of water will form a natural habitat for these wild

animals and helps in conservation of the flora and fauna of the area. The applicant shall co-

ordinate with the forest department in protection and taking up mitigative measures required if

any in this regard. Kavaragal State Forest is situated towards south adjacent to the applied quarry

lease area.

Management of Socio Economic Fabric:

As already explained in the earlier paras the quarrying industry will improve the economic status

of the people and area. Continued Quarrying activities, will benefit the local people due to

provision of more infrastructural facilities provided by the quarrying industry, as quarrying

industry boosts up the local market, which will invite people from different places to install their

ancillary units.

Thus the population density may have some effect over traditional life style of the local people,

and it may create scarcity of the essential commodities thus creating rise in prices. Adequate

facility for drinking water, health, education, recreation and employment is provided to the

workers and shall be continued. A sum of Rs. 2,00,000 shall be utilized per annum for CSR

activities for the surrounding villages.

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Social Commitment Plan/Environmental Protective measures

Time Schedule Budget/ annum (Rs)

01 Scholarships for School Children, Medical Assistance/ Health Camps.

From 1st year after commencement of Quarry on regular basis.

50,000

02 Assistance to local authorities in maintenance of village roads.

50,000

03 Contribution to promotion of sports, local functions & cultural organizations. 50,000

04 Contribution to Old age homes, orphanages and Blind

25,000

05 Maintenance of Village School Toilets & white washing etc., 25,000


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Disaster Management Plan:

Disaster Management Plan is envisaged with a goal to prevent hazards and accidents at work

places by careful design, operation, maintenance and inspection of the quarrying machineries &

equipments. All the quarry activities will be in accordance with the Quarrying Plan and directives

of Directorate General of Mines Safety. All the eligible employees will be sent to refresher

courses from time to time on safety issues. The control measures will be adopted to take care of

hazards/disasters that may occur during quarry operation.

Safety awareness through competitions, posters & organizing safety weeks every year

Fire fighting & first aid provisions will be provided in quarry office & quarry lease area.

All safety appliances to make available to all the staff.

Proper maintenance of haulage roads

CPT (Cattle Proof Trench shall be dug along the boundary adjacent to the fencing to avoid &

prevent cattle entering the quarry area).

Mitigative measures shall be taken up to prevent fires in adjacent lands by cleaning the

area of 5 mtrs width during summer all along the boundary & appoint watchers during

summer at the proponents cost.

The Notice of temporary discontinuance in prescribed forms shall be submitted to the

authorities concerned in this regard with details of protective measures being taken up.

Security of the working areas, fencing & suitable display boards shall be put up during the

temporary period of discontinuance.

Manpower and Organization:

The project proponent will set up a permanent cell with the task of effective implementation of

Environmental Management Plan & co-ordinate with the management & external environmental

consultants. Manpower required for regular supervision of different works connected for the

control measures suggested in the earlier chapters and also monitoring of environmental data on

a periodical basis, the following personnel shall be employed. About 20 people will be benefitted

by way of direct & 40 indirect employment in the quarry activities. All necessary benefits &

facilities in accordance with rules shall be provided.


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CONCLUSIONS, SUGGESTIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS

The Quarrying method proposed as per the Quarrying Plan submitted to Dept. of Mines &

Geology is Semi mechanized quarrying activities without deployment of deep hole drilling and

use of Heavy machinery. The actual method of quarrying Building Stone & Manufacturing of M-

Sand is by jack hammer & blasting (wagon drill shall be utilized as and when if necessary).

Based on the appraisal of the existing environmental scenario coupled with the assessment

studies carried out, it is concluded that there is no long term environmental impact due to the

Building Stone/M-Sand quarry at the lease area.

The suspended particulate matter getting airborne from the quarrying activity gets dispersed in

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

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

analysis indicates that the sources do not get influx of pollutants from the quarry activity. There

is positive socio-economic front in the surrounding region due to the proposed quarrying

industry. The practice of afforestation scheme is a step in the right direction towards achieving

ecological balance.

Suggestions/Recommendations

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

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

creating environmental balance and intern maintain the ecology of the region. The following

suggestions/recommendations merit due consideration in this regard

The quarrying operations shall be restricted to day time working hours only as per the statutory requirement. Necessary permissions shall be obtained from concerned authorities if workings are to be carried out after daylight.

The drilling & blasting shall be by small dia. Jack Hammer drill holes and by use of delay detonators for implementation of controlled blasting techniques. Necessary safety precautions are to be taken up as per the DGMS norms and circulars during blasting.

As no control over wind can be exercised, the frequency of the dust suppression measures like constant watering of the haul roads shall be practiced.

Afforestation as envisaged in the mining plan is to be carried out so that it not only enhances the green canopy but also stop the spread of dust particles and air borne pollutants.

CPT (Cattle Proof Trench shall be dug along the boundary adjacent to the fencing to avoid & prevent cattle entering the quarry area).


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Mitigative measures shall be taken up to prevent fires in adjacent lands by cleaning the area of 5 mtrs width during summer all along the boundary & appoint watchers during summer at the proponents cost.

Surface water conservation measures and groundwater recharge be given high priority.

The road maintenance & asphalting shall be carried out after obtaining necessary permission from concerned authorities. The approach road & protective measures outside the lease area i.e. in buffer zone shall be taken up in co-ordination with the local administration.

Periodic medical examination of the employees & farmers working in the near vicinity of the quarry will be carried out by a Physician/Doctor.

Occupational health audits and survey shall be taken up on an annual basis

There shall be rotation of workers exposed to noise

Vocational training to all the workers in rescue & recovery operations and also in first aid.

Provision of proper firefighting equipment & training of staff as part of Disaster Management Plan.

The regular Environmental Monitoring and implementation of the protective measures as

envisaged in the EMP report shall be implemented & the reports to be submitted to the

concerned authorities as per MoEF guidelines & circulars in this regard.

PROPOSED ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIVE MEASURES

YEAR PLANTATIONS

(IN NO’S) FENCING

(IN MTRS.)

LOOSE BOULDER CHECK DAMS

(IN NO’S)

7.5 MTRS SAFETY ZONE BUND (IN MTRS.)

1st 200

(within & outside the lease area)

1280 (all around the lease

boundary)

01 (Outside the lease

area)

355 (All along the lease boundary of

the 7.5m safety zone & all around proposed workings with 1.5 mtrs.

ht for plantation)

2nd 200 - 01 355

3rd 200 - 355

4th 200 - - -

5th 200 - - -

TOTAL 1,000 1280 02 1065

Environmental Monitoring - Financial Implications:

After an in depth study of the Environmental Management Plan, the project proponent may

make estimates of expenditure on annual basis for the implementation of different

environmental protection programmes. The following tentative estimates are made for the

implementation of various proposed activities.


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Estimate for Environmental Monitoring:

S. No Activity Quantity

Recur cost/annum (Rs)

01 Green Belt development 200 sapling/annum 40,000

02 Fencing (All along the lease boundary) 1280m (first year only)

2,50,000

03 Safety Bund 355m

(first three years only) 50,000

04 Loose Boulder Check Dams 02 (first two years only) 75,000

05 Dust suppression 2000 liters/day 1,25,000

06 Environmental Monitoring Annual 1,00,000

07 Occupational Health & Miscellaneous Annual 1,00,000

08 Approach Road Maintenance Annual 2,00,000

09 CSR activities Annual 2,00,000

Total 11,40,000

TIME BOUND ENVIRONMENTAL PROPOSALS & BUDGET

SL. NO Activity

Time Bound Proposed Quantity & Budget Total

Annual Budget (in Rs.)

Total 5 years Budget

(in Rs.) 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year

01 Afforestation works within & outside the lease area (proposed) (in No’s)

200 200 200 200 200 1000 40,000 2,00,000

02 Fencing all along the lease boundary (in meters) 1280 - - - - 1280 2,50,000 2,50,000

03 Safety zone Bund (in meters) 355 355 355 - - 1065 50,000 1,50,000

04 Loosed Boulder Check dam (outside the quarry area) (in No’s)

01 01 - - - 02 75,000 1,50,000

05 Dust suppression (in liters/day) 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 10000 1,25,000 6,25,000

06 Environmental monitoring (in Rs.) 100000 100000 100000 100000 100000 500000 1,00,000 5,00,000

07 Occupational Health & others (in Rs.) 100000 100000 100000 100000 100000 500000 1,00,000 5,00,000

08 Approach road maintenance 200000 200000 200000 200000 200000 1000000 2,00,000 10,00,000

09 CSR activities (in Rs.) 200000 200000 200000 200000 200000 1000000 2,00,000 10,00,000

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SOCIO-ECONOMIC DATA

(Data source as per 2011 Census)

Villages Around 5kms radius

Sl. No

District Taluk Villages Distance (in kms)

Directions Households

(in No’s)

01

Tumkur

Koratagere

Baraka 1.30 NE 177

02 Gatlagollahalli 1.30 NE 176

03 Gatlahalli 1.50 NNW 190

04 Bukkapatna 2.60 NE 651

05 Jagannathpura 2.70 E 25

06 Kurubarahalli 4.40 NW 109

07 Virobanahalli 4.40 NE 77

08 Herajenahalli 4.10 N 76

09 Kalluguttuhalli 4.80 E 157

10 Agrahara 3.70 SE 367

11 Tarati 3.10 SE 416

12 Channapatna 2.00 SSW 260

13 Kambadahalli 1.20 SW 57

14

Madhugiri

Hanumantagiri 3.80 SE 74

15 Kenchanapalya 4.40 S 124

16 Narasipura 4.40 SW 70

17 Amrutagiri 4.00 SW 174

18 Bittanakurake 4.70 SW 304

19 Nayakanapalya 4.40 SW 72

Population Details (as per 2011 Census)

Village Population Schedule Caste Schedule Tribes


Baraka 735 364 371 209 110 99 30 12 18


Gatlahalli 867 442 425 439 228 211 3 2 1

Bukkapatna 2717 1365 1352 1436 730 706 594 283 311

Jagannathpura 94 43 51 92 42 50 0 0 0

Kurubarahalli 484 238 246 139 72 67 0 0 0

Virobanahalli 340 180 160 112 62 50 58 29 29

Herajenahalli 272 132 140 72 38 34 29 15 14


Agrahara 1432 721 711 531 270 261 399 204 195

Tarati 1713 892 821 121 57 64 23 9 14

Channapatna 1087 549 538 21 10 11 232 112 120

Kambadahalli 237 126 111 0 0 0 105 54 51

Hanumantagiri 293 135 158 8 5 3 0 0 0

Kenchanapalya 473 242 231 111 58 53 0 0 0

Narasipura 287 151 136 125 72 53 0 0 0

Amrutagiri 733 383 350 82 45 37 0 0 0

Bittanakurake 1266 637 629 289 147 142 101 47 54

Nayakanapalya 329 166 163 278 138 140 0 0 0

Literacy Details

Village Literacy Illiteracy

Total Male Female Total Male Female

Baraka 507 282 225 228 82 146

Gatlagollahalli 607 329 278 203 85 118

Gatlahalli 524 300 224 343 142 201

Bukkapatna 1564 883 681 1153 482 671

Jagannathpura 55 27 28 39 16 23

Kurubarahalli 294 168 126 190 70 120

Virobanahalli 195 112 83 145 68 77

Herajenahalli 160 86 74 112 46 66

Kalluguttuhalli 498 281 217 139 44 95

Agrahara 927 519 408 505 202 303

Tarati 1022 574 448 691 318 373

Channapatna 635 356 279 452 193 259

Kambadahalli 144 79 65 93 47 46

Hanumantagiri 177 88 89 116 47 69

Kenchanapalya 285 163 122 188 79 109

Narasipura 189 113 76 98 38 60

Amrutagiri 485 269 216 248 114 134

Bittanakurake 830 477 353 436 160 276

Nayakanapalya 216 128 88 113 38 75

Worker Details

Village Total workers Marginal workers Non workers


Baraka 492 257 235 50 29 21 243 107 136


Gatlahalli 557 298 259 334 80 254 310 144 166

Bukkapatna 1761 920 841 428 179 249 956 445 511

Jagannathpura 51 31 20 1 0 1 43 12 31

Kurubarahalli 278 140 138 4 1 3 206 98 108

Virobanahalli 211 115 96 83 15 68 129 65 64

Herajenahalli 162 74 88 93 14 79 110 58 52


Agrahara 620 434 186 14 4 10 812 287 525

Tarati 1125 617 508 131 65 66 588 275 313

Channapatna 667 345 322 30 16 14 420 204 216

Kambadahalli 143 74 69 0 0 0 94 52 42

Hanumantagiri 219 97 122 7 1 6 74 38 36

Kenchanapalya 321 170 151 0 0 0 152 72 80

Narasipura 186 98 88 86 57 29 101 53 48

Amrutagiri 485 258 227 31 16 15 248 125 123

Bittanakurake 643 403 240 180 16 164 623 234 389

Nayakanapalya 198 115 83 84 29 55 131 51 80

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