EXECUTIVE SUMMARY - MPPCB · 2009-08-11 · Shri Pradeep Jain Village: kanheri, District: Narsinghpur Executive Summary 6.817 Ha Limestone & Dolomite/Marble Block mine Ex. Summary

Shri Pradeep Jain

Village: kanheri, District: Narsinghpur

Executive Summary

6.817 Ha Limestone & Dolomite/Marble

Block mine

Ex. Summary 1 M/s Creative Enviro Services, Bhopal

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. PREAMBLE

Minerals are the chief source of present phase of industrialization,

and play an important role in the present phase of the national

economy and overall development of the nation.

India is endowed with significant mineral resources. India produces

89 minerals out of which 4 are fuel minerals, 11 metallic, 52 non-

metallic and 22 minor minerals.

The Madhya Pradesh is enriched with steel grade, refractory grade

and low silica dolomite & vast reserves of limestone. 3625.98

million tonnes limestone & 1152.66 million tonnes dolomite deposits

are spread over in the districts of Damoh, Balaghat, Satna,

Chhatarpur, Sagar, Mandla, Hoshangabad, Mandsaur, Jabalpur,

Katni, Sidhi, Dhar, Khargone, Morena, Narshinghpur, Seoni, Rewa,

Jhabua, Alirajpur, Panna, Khandwa and Dewas.

In the Narsinghpur district Soap stone, dolomite, fireclay,

limestone found excessively apart from this building constructions

stone is also found near village Gontitoriya. Fireclay found mainly

in Kanharpani, Bachai, Heengpani and Hiranpur hills. From various

hilly areas we found Murram, crashed stones and from rivers sand

which is used for construction purpose. Cement manufactured

from limestone, cement pipes are prepared from cement. In

village Chichali metal called peetal combination of copper and zinc

utensils prepared. Chichali is very famous for these items.

Limestone & Dolomite Mining project is located at village – Kanheri,

Tahsil Tendukheda; Narsinghpur District (MP). 6.817 Ha mining

lease area is being operated by the lessee Shri Pradeep Jain,

Tendukheda having Reg. office at Jain Medical Store, Tendukheda

Dist. Narsingpur (MP) and & lessee is private individual.

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In order to assess the likely impacts on environment due to ongoing

mining activity and to have a tool of environment management,

Shri Pradeep Jain has submitted the Rapid Environment Impact

Assessment study report for mining project.

2. LOCATION

6.817Ha of mining lease area with production of 4000 Tones per

year at village Kanheri, Tahsil Tendukheda, Narsinghpur District (M

P). The mining plan of the area was approved for grant of mining

lease vide letter no. MP/Narsingpur/dolomite/mining plan/G-33/01-

02 dated 21-11-2001. Agreement of lease was executed on 06-06-

2002, for a period of 20 years for mineral dolomite and limestone

subsequent supplementary agreement for block cutting permission

was executed dated on 05-05-2003 for existing lease period. Expiry

of lease period is 05-06 2022.

District/ State Taluka Village Khasara No Area

Narsinghpur (MP) Tendudkheda Kanheri Part of 55 7.626 Ha

3. ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING

About 90m high hill is situated in the south eastern part of the

applied area. It has gentle slope towards North West. The lowest

elevation of the applied area is 330m in the south western part and

highest elevation is 420m at eastern boundary. A depression is seen

in the south western part forming a small valley and course of a

small seasonal rivulet. This flows from N.E to S.W direction. In all 5

Bahera, 2 Chirhul and 1 Pansi tree are seen in the south eastern

part. Rest of the area is devoid of tree but area is covered by the

scattered patches of local shrubs and bushes.

The area lies at the cross section of 23o09’16’’ to 23o09’27’’ N and

78o54’29’’ to 78o54’43’’ E and is covered under Toposheet no

55I/16. Lowest MRL of the area is 330AMSL.

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Details of Project Settings

S. No. Particulars Details

1 Latitude 23o09’16’’ to 23o09’27’’ N

2 Longitude 78o54’29’’ to 78o54’43’’ E

3 Height above mean sea level

420-330AMSL

4 Nearest City Tehdukheda about 4.5 km

5 Nearest Railway Station -

6 Nearest Airport Jabalpur located at about 119 km from the mines by road.

7 Nearest Highway Jabalpur- Bhopal National

highway-12

8 Nearest Village Kanheri – 0.7 km –E

9 Hills/Valley No

10 Ecological Sensitive Zone No national parks and

sanctuary

11 Reserve Forest Rajgarh RF- NE- 5km Rampura PF- NNW-3km Amakhoh RF- NNW-6km

Alanpur RF- NNW-6km Sagoni PF- NW- 7km

Bhorpani PF- NW- 8km Marawan PF- WWN-6km

Piparwani PF-NE-5km

12 Historical Place No

13 Nearest River/ Nalla Baranj Nadi – W - 2.5km

Ghogra nalla – WWN - 3.0km Pandajhic Nadi- EES- 4.0 km

14 Annual Climatic

Conditions

Max. Temperature – 47.6oC

Minm Temperature – 3.2 oC Average Rainfall–1250 mm

4. TRANSPORT

The applied area is located at a distance of about 4km. ESE of

tendukheda, the Tehsil H.Q of Narsingpur dist., and is approachable

by a fair weather road. Tendukheda is situated on Jabalpur – Bhopal

NH-12 via Shahpura at a distance of 119 km from Jabalpur and on

Sagar – Narsingpur NH-26 at a distance of 75km from Narsingpur.

5. REASON FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA)

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The impact of mine on the environment depends to a large extent

on its location with respect to Human settlements, meteorological

conditions, ambient air quality, water bodies, agricultural and forest

land etc.

Most of the adverse impacts of mines are amenable to technological

control by providing necessary preventive and control measures and

finally through effective environmental management of the

operating mines. Keeping in view the likely impacts of mines on

environment, this Rapid environment impact assessment report has

been prepared for submission to State Pollution Control Board and

Ministry for Environment and Forests (MoEF) for clearance of the

proposed mining area.

6. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

RESERVES

Category Geological Reserves

m.t.

Mineable reserves m.t.

Limestone Dolomite Limestone Dolomite

Proved

Probable Possible

870450

1456080 1008480

230669

385861 267247

710550

- -

188296

- -

3335010 883777 710550 188296

Grand total 4218787 898849

Mineable Reserves & Anticipated Life of the Mine

The balance recoverable proved reserve of Limestone &

Dolomite/Marble block at Kanheri limestone & dolomite/Marble

Block Mine stands at 345598 tones. Therefore, life of the mine will

be 345598 Tonnes/4000 Tonnes = 86years from 25.03.2009.

Where 4000 tones of recoverable limestone & Dolomite/Marble

Block is considered as production per annum.

The life of the mine is worked out on the basis of the production

projected presently. This will change depending upon the market

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conditions as well as the increase in reserves after proposed

exploration.

6.3 Mining Method

Proposed mining will be carried out by open cast mechanized mining

method using Jack hammer/drill rod and chin which is made with

diamond segments. Holes will be matched for cutting purpose then

diamond chain/rope will be put in to holes for cutting of blocks.

Block of Marble will be sold from the mine site for further processing

of slab cutting and polishing purpose. During the past period of

mining about 20% recovery of marble is seen, same has been

anticipated and taken for calculation purpose, remaining 80%

volume will generate as waste in the form of weathered, highly

jointed, fractured, unsalable marble. Hired truck dumpers will be

used for transportation of Marble blocks from mine site. No

overburden is there where the proposal of mining is given, hence

there will be no development benches, working will continue

through production benches. Angle of slope of benches will be 450.

Height of benches will not more than width of benches.

Weathered rock/ mine waste generated during the proposed mining

will be placed in non mineralized area, along the southern boundary

of the area. Mine waste generated during the lease period will be

placed in eastern non mineralized area.

During the proposed mining one 10 m. deep bore hole will be drilled

to confirm the depth persistence of mineral. Plantation of about 50

trees/ year will be carried out along the western barrier zone area.

About 900 m2 area will be covered by the proposed plantation.

Proposed mining will be carried out by extending north eastern face

of pit A, during the proposed mining, pit C will be also covered

within the proposal of mining. Proper rectangular shape will be

provided to working pit. One strip will be made for individual year.

Production of marble will be achieved by cutting of marble blocks.

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Drill holes will be match in three dimensions. The drilling of holes

will be done with use of Jack hammer and LD-4. The vertical hole

will be drilled with the help of LD-4 and horizontal hole will be

drilled with use of Jack hammer. Then the holes will be, matched

from horizontal to vertical for putting the chain for cutting purpose.

After matching of hole the chain made with diamond segments is

put in to the holes. During the cutting process continuous fall of

water is done on the chain for cooling.

The block will be free from bottom and vertical plane. The block will

be separated with the help of hydraulic jack, if required re-cutting

of block will be done as per required size. The block will be lifted

from pit bottom to mine head/ stock yard using derrick / steel wire

rope.

Being running mine, machinery required for proposed mining is

available, same will be used for proposed mining. The details of

available machinery as on date of submission of this plan are

mentioned below.

PARTICULARS

a. Zip crane, diesel operated 15 t. capacity, local made

b. DG SET 50 KV (hired basis)

c. 4 HP Submersible pump

d. Wire saw 1 Nos 40 H.P.

e. Compressor tractor mounted for drilling purpose 20 feet / 60

m.

f. Diamond rope sharp

g. One tractor troy for dumping of waste material

h. Cat 330 Excavator with tipper combination (hired basis)

i. 1 Nos 20 H.P.

j. LD –4 (Drill rod 4’’)

6.4 Salient Features of the Mines

S. No. Particulars Details

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1 Type of Mine Open Cast

2 Mining Lease Area 6.817Ha

3. Mineable Area 3.4240 Ha

4. Existing Pits & Quarries 0.3563Ha

5. Existing Dumps 0.3651ha

6. Infrastructure and road 0.0220

7. Mineral Storage Nil

8. Plantation 0.2ha

9. Barren Land 5.8736 Ha

10. Proved Geological Reserve 1387379 tonnes

11. Recoverable Reserve 345598.00tonnes

12. Method of mining Mechanized

13. Ultimate Depth of Mining up to 330mRL

14. Ultimate Pit Slope 45o

15. Present capacity of mines 4000 tonnes per annum

16. Expected Life of Mines 86 years

17. Lease Period 20 year upto 2021

18 Thickness of top soil/OB

Minimum 0.0 m

Maximum 0.0 m

Average 0.0 m

19 Stripping Ratio Nil

20 Existing mode to transportation

of Dolomite & Limestone

Road

21 Area to be covered under dumps

1.3131ha

22 Area covered under pit 1.1273Ha

23 Area to be reclaimed by lease

period end

Nil

24 Area to be covered under

plantation by lease period end

2.0 ha

25 Average mRL 420-330AMSL

28 Ground water table

Monsoon period 10m bgl (320mRL) 29

Dry month 12m bgl (318mRL)

6.5 Blasting

Proposal of blasting is not given for the purpose of marble mining.

Opencast mechanized method of mining with drilling proposed in

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the approved mining plan and the same method has been adopted

during past and will be continued in future also.

6.5.1 Drilling

For matching the holes drilling will be carried out, during the drilling

respiratory mask will be provided to driller and other workers,

safety, shoes and helmet will e provided to all mine workers. The

above machinery will be used on the hire basis as and when

required.

6.6 Proposed Rate of Production

It will be about 4000 tonnes per year of saleable limestone &

Dolomite/Marble Block for full year after complete development of

the Mining.

6.7 Loading

Loading of limestone & Dolomite/Marble block will be done by Crane

to the trolley/trucks and will be sending to the end users. The

overburden will be removed and stacked in a place in the surface.

Subsequently it will be mechanically loaded to the tipper for onward

dumping to the predetermined space in the lease boundary.

6.8 Hauling/Transport

The haulage of mineral from working face to trucks or stacking site

in quarry bottom will be done crane. The haulage of O.B. will be

done with tractor trolley or 10 tonnes tippers. This will be done as

and when required.

6.9 Mine Drainage

The water table as seen in a nearby well goes down 318 MRL i.e. 12

meters below surface during summer and rise upto 320 MRL during

rainy season. At the end of the lease period, the deepest working is

likely to reach to 330 MRL. Therefore, the water table will remain

much below the bottom most mine workings even during the rainy

season. Proposed working will be carried out on the hill; hence mine

drainage will not be required. Rain water accumulated in the

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working pit will drain out in a natural way through the joints, cracks

and fractures.

6.10 Solid Waste Management

Waste will generate in the form of weathered rock boulders, these

un-salable and undersize marble boulders. During the past mining

about 3563 m2 area is seen excavated and about 3651 m2 area is

seen covered by the existing mine waste dumps. About 20%

recovery of mineral was seen and remaining 80 % volume is seen

as waste in the form of weathered rock, same ratio of mineral and

waste is considered for proposed mining. During the proposed

mining about 17568 m3 mine waste is likely to be generated which

will be placed in the form of one dump for each year will be placed

along the southern boundary of the area. During the past mining

generation of sub grade mineral is not seen hence it is anticipated

that no sub grade mineral will be generate during the proposed

mining. During the lease period about 24952 m3 mine waste is likely

to be generated which will be placed in the form of one accumulated

dump along north eastern corner of the area.

In view of utilization of barrier zone area same has been chosen for

placing waste dumps. Waste generated during the proposed mining

will be placed in the form of one dump for each year along the

southern boundary of the area.

6.11 Resource Requirement

The present proposal is to carry out mining for Limestone &

Dolomite at Village Kanheri, Tehsil Tendukheda, Dist. Narsinghpur

(MP) for efficient operation of the mines all necessary utilities will be

made available, a brief description of the same is given below.

6.11.1Storage facility

It is proposed to provide adequate storage facilities for the

excavated mineral, explosives and waste dumps, which is

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generated/used during mining process. Proposed excavated

minerals and waste dumps will be kept in the existing mining lease

area.

6.11.2 Project Cost

Project Estimated Cost in Lac of Rupees

Mining of Limestone & Dolomite/Marble Block

Rs25Lac

6.11.3 Electric System

The power requirement for the project has been met by M P State

Electricity Board, which is available at village Kanheri.

6.11.4 Water Supply

The total fresh water needs to be pumped is about 7.5 KL per day

for consumption of domestic and mining purpose. This quantity of

water will be taken from the 700m distance towards the East

direction at Kanheri village. The details of water balance of existing

/proposed mining project are given below:

WATER BALANCE OF MINING PROJECT

Process Total

a) Mine Site

Dust suppression 2kl 2kl

Green Belt 1kl 1kl

Wire Saw 3kl 3kl

b) Domestic

Drinking & Washing 1.5kl 1.5kl

Total (A + B) 7.5kl 7.5kl

Domestic waste water 0.8kl 0.8kl

7. EXISTING ENVIRONMENT SCENARIO

7.1 Climate

In the district climate is very pleasant except in summers. Except

South West Monsoon rest of the year waves moves slowly. District's

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usual minimum temperature rests around 25-26 degree Celsius and

maximum temperature raises upto 45-46 degree Celsius. May is the

hottest month of the year. It is very excessive hot during summer

and in the end of this season dustful storms come. When Mansoon

reaches mercury goes very down. District's 90% rainfall observed in

mansoon months only i.e. June to September. An average rainfall is

of 60 days and measuring approximately 40 Inches. During

December-January it is very cold and average temperature during

day time is around 9 degree Celsius. A sometimes cold wave also

occurs and heavy fog also observed.

The brief discussion over the meteorological condition of the area is

as below:

• Temperature: The winter season starts from December and

continues till the end of February. January is the coolest month with

the mean daily maximum temperature at 20oC and the mean daily

minimum temperature at 7.2oC. Both the night and day

temperatures increase rapidly during the onset of the summer

season from March to June. During summer season, the mean

maximum temperature (May) was observed to be 42.0oC with the

mean minimum temperature (March) at 14oC. The maximum

temperature in the monsoon season (Sep.) observed to be 39oC

whereas the minimum temperature was observed to be 13.2oC. By

the end of September with the onset of post-monsoon, the day

temperatures increase slightly, with the mean maximum

temperature at 26oC and the mean minimum temperature at 12oC.

• Relative Humidity: The air is generally humid in this region during

the monsoon when the average relative humidity at 0830 hr. was

observed to be with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 52%.

Similarly, at 1730 hr., the average value was observed to be with a

maximum of 94% and a minimum of 60%. Generally, the weather

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during Post monsoon seasons was observed to be with a maximum

of 90% and a minimum of 15%.

• Rainfall: Monsoon in the area comes from southwesterly winds.

The rainfall in the area is very erratic. The average annual rainfall

based on the last 10-year IMD data, was observed to be 1250 mm.

The monsoon sets in the month of June and continues till mid

observed in the evenings, with clear mornings. During the monsoon

season, both in the mornings and evenings, the skies were found to

be clouded.

• Cloud: 30 years average data reveal that maximum cloud cover

was observed around 7.0 oktas in the month of July, august.

Whereas cloud cover was observed around 2.2 (in oktas) in the

month of November, December, January, February and March.

• Wind Pattern

Generally light to moderate winds prevails throughout the year.

Winds were light and moderate particularly during the morning

hours. While during the afternoon hours the winds were stronger. A

review of the wind rose diagram shows that predominant winds are

mostly from S, NE & N directions followed by S direction.

• Wind Patterns during study period

The predominant directions of wind were observed from S, NE & N.

7.2 AIR QUALITY

To establish the ambient air quality, sampling and testing were

conducted. Air sampling stations were established at eight (8)

locations around the proposed mining area to assess the

background air pollution levels.

OF AIR SAMPLING RESULTS WITH CPCB NORMS

A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 CPCB Norms

Indl. &

Mixed

used

area

Residenti

al & Rural

Area

October to December, 08

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SPM Concentration

Average 115.17 109 10.17 109.92 154.71 175.5 109.67 106

Maximum 140 140 124 132 176 196 134 124

Minimum 96 80 90 90 108 144 92 80

500

200

RPM Concentration

Average 66.33 57.25 61.67 59.5 65.46 72.33 62.92 43.46

Maximum 88 80 86 78 84 90 89 62

Minimum 48 40 44 42 42 52 38 22

150 100

SO2 Concentration

Average 8.23 8.75 6.96 6.35 10.37 13.09 10.4 5.78

Maximum 8.8 9.6 8.2 6.9 12.2 16.9 12.8 6.98

Minimum 7.4 7.2 5.65 5.4 8.1 10.1 8.2 4.67

120

80

NOX Concentration

Average 10.25 10.46 9.39 9.39 12.98 15.84 12.53 8.29

Maximum 10.9 11.6 10.92 10.1 15.8 18.1 13.7 10.75

Minimum 9.6 9.6 8.07 8.6 10.12 13 10.2 7.06

120

80

7.3 NOISE LEVEL

Ambient noise levels were measured at different locations (same as

ambient air monitoring locations for two days on hourly basis) to

establish present scenario which shall be described as follows.

� All the values are well within the norms prescribed by CPCB

for industrial and commercial area.

� Main source of noise are traffic movements.

7.4 WATER QUALITY

Surface Water

The Surface water bodies in the study area mainly Baranj Nadi,

Pandajhic Nadi & Ghogra Nalla located W, EES & NNW direction at

about 2.0km, 4km & 3km respectably from mine. The water from

Baranj Nadi & Pandajhic Nadi is used for domestic as well as

drinking purpose. In addition, most of the water bodies are dry

during the summer months excluding those water bodies, which are

situated in the study area. These water bodies are filled with

rainwater.

The data conform to the water quality standards for most of the

parameters. The dissolved oxygen levels range between 3.5 to 3.9

mg/l, Total Hardness ranges from 624 to 680 mg/l; BOD levels are

as low as 5 to 8 mg/l. The heavy metal content has been observed

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within the limit. The analysis of the sample indicates that the

organic pollution of River is insignificant. The physico-chemical and

biological analysis revealed that all the parameters are well within

the prescribed limits of IS: 2296.

Ground Water

The study region receives about 1250 mm of rainfall and which

plays an important role in recharging of ground water. High lands

ensure quick surface runoff and the precipitation received in low–

lying area contribute to a great extent in building of ground water

reserve of the area.

Water supply in the most of the villages depends on ground water

resources. Well water is used for domestic as well as irrigation

purposes. Ground Water quality analysis was carried out at 4

locations and the frequency of sampling was once /month/station.

Ground water samples were examined for physico-chemical, heavy

metals and bacteriological parameters in order to assess the effect

of industrial and other activities on ground water. The samples were

collected and analysed as per the procedures specified in “standard

Methods for the examination of water & Wastewater” published by

American Public Health association (APHA). pH in ground water

sample was observed to be in the range 7.23 to 7.63 while

conductivity was observed in the range of 936-963 µmohos/cm.

The value of alkalinity and hardness were observed in the range of

120-160mg/l and 460 to 534 mg/l respectively. Whereas heavy

metal was found to be within the limit.

7.5 SOIL QUALITY

Five locations within 10 km radius of the project site were selected

for soil sampling. At each location, soil samples were collected from

three different depths viz. 30 cm, 60 cm and 90 cm below the

surface and homogenized. The homogenized samples were analyzed

for physical and chemical characteristics. For general

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characterisation of soil a few random samples from the study area

to the depth of about 15 cm were collected. Soil samples so

collected were brought to the laboratory for analysis.

It has been observed that the texture of the soil was observed to be

sandy Silty nature. The organic carbon was found to be in the range

of 1.6% to 1.8/% The nitrogen and phosphorus were observed to

be in the ranges of 368 to 440Kg/ha and 34 to 42kg/ha respectively

the pH range at the soil vary in between 5.6 to 6.1. The soil has

medium percentage of iron, zinc and chloride.

7.6 Biological Environment

Flora

(i) Forest

In district 26.55% area is covered by the forests whish is of mixed

kind. It is of Herbs, Sherbs and scurbs. Hilly areas of Satpura and

Vindhyachal there are trees of Teak, Saal, Bamboo, saj and in

planes are full of Mahuwa, mangoes, khairi, Achar, Karonda, Harr,

Baheda.

Teak forests found everywhere means it is very densely found all

over the district. Dry wood from the forests is used in many

domestic purposes and used for building construction and

furniture making. In the District Tobacco leaves collection done in

large scale. And season for tobacco collection is May-June. From

Tobacco leaves usually Bidies were made. In rural areas private

contractors do the mahuwa collection which is used for preparing

local wine.

From the forests we get Amala, Chironji, Harr, Baheda, Gum and

herbs which is used for medicinal purposes. Distirct has got plenty

of mango trees and having ample production. In the deep forests

there are tigers, beers, monkeys, rabbits, pigs, deer, foxes,

neelgay and panther.

(ii) Grassland:

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Grassland of the region is secondary in origin and has originated

due to frost, fire and ungulate browsing. However, some

browsing and frost resistant trees such as Butea monsperma,

Cassia fistula, Diospyros Melanoxylon and Zizyphus jujube have

encroached the grass land especially at the edge of the forest.

The large trees which dot the grassland such as shorea robusta,

erminalia spp., Ficus spp. And Madhuca indica is probably relicts

of the original vegetation or their descendents.

(iii) Agriculture

Mainly crops are cultivated in two seasons namely Rabi and

Kharif. This is based on the climate and the condition prevails in

the district by the time.

• Rabi crop cultivated in Oct-Nov and cutting in April- May,

major rabi crops are Wheat, Pulses, Peas, Alsi, Masoor etc.

• Kharif farming period is June-July and cutting in Oct. Major

Kharif crops are Paddy, Jowar, Bajara, Makka, Kondo, Kutki

etc.

Districts Major commercial crops are Soyabean and Sugarcane,

which is produced in large quantity and major source of earning.

Narsinghpur is the largest producer of Soya bean in the Madhya

Pradesh. Soya bean is used for oil extraction and Sugarcane for

sugar and Gur.

District has got rich black soil which is most fertile and heavy and

useful for farming. Black Domat soil, smooth soil, rocky soil, and

sandy soils are there in which wheat, grams and all type of pulses

has been mainly produced. Kalmetahar area of the district is one

of the most fertile lands of Asia. Here wheat and gulabi grams are

the major crops which is produced in large quantity. Gadarwara is

very famous for tuwar (Arhar) pulses mainly. At district level

agricultural farms, soil experiment laboratories are there. Where

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farmers get pesticides, best quality seeds, fertilizers and most

important technical guidance.

Irrigation

Major sources for irrigation are wells, ponds, rivers, canals and

tubewells. Mainly irrigation has done by tubewells.

Major crops & their area

A. main three crops productions

Description Hectares

1 Wheat 62150

2. Jowar 1500

3. Paddy 10300

B. Main two crops pulses


1. Tuwar (Pulses) 27200

2. Grams 132500

C. Main two crops oil seeds


1. Ground nut 100

2. Til 1100

D. Other major crops


1. Soya bean 46400

2. Peanuts 18310

Fauna:

The climate, rainfall and vegetation type contribute to decide the

type of faunal community in the area. In the region the flat hilltops,

varying degree of slopes and Rolling Meadows in the valley create

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diverse type of habitats and form ideal niches for varied forms of

animals.

LIST OF FLORA & FAUNA OF THE STUDY AREA

NATURALLY OCCURRING SPECIES

Kohu (Terminalia arjuna) Karanji (Pongamia pinnata)

Sisham (Dalbergia sissoo) Babul (Acacia arabica)

Neem (Azadirachta indica) Kachnar (Bauhinia variegata)

Akasneem (Millingtonia hertonsia)

Bargad (Ficus bengalensis)

Gular (Ficus glomerata) Jamun (Sysisium cumini)

Aam (Mangifera indica) Palas (Butea monosperma)

Mahua (Madhuca latifolia) Ber (Zizyphus mauritiana)

Bel (Aegle mermelos) Saj (Terminalia tomentosa)

Kanker (Flacorita indica) Tendu (Diospyros melanoxylon)

Reunjha (Acacia

leucophloea)

CULTIVATED TREES GROWING IN THE VILLAGES

Bargad (Ficus bengalensis) Gular (Ficus glomerata)

Pipal (Ficus religiosa) Imli (Tamarindus indica)

Aam (Mangifera indica) Jamun (Syzigium cumini)

Munga (Moringa olderfera) Ber (Zizyphus mauritiana)

Bel (Aegle marmelos) Lasora (Cordia dichotoma)

Neem (Azadirachta indica) Mahua (Madhuca latifolia)

Sitaphal (Anona squamosa)

LIST OF FAUNA OF THE STUDY AREA

Bengal Monkey (Macasus rhesus)

Jungle cat (Felischaus)

Mongoose (Herpests mingo)

Sambhar (Crevus unicolor)

Kalmuha monkey

(Semnapthecus on lellccs)

Common hawcuckoo

(Cuculus micropterces)

House sparrow (Passer

domesticus)

House crow (carvus

splendens)

Common maina (Acrido

tehras tristis)

7.7 LAND USE PATTERN

The study area covers about 23543 ha. For computation of the land

use pattern in the study area based on the village-wise land-use

data given in the census records, the geographical area of all

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settlements covered within the study area, though many villages in

the peripheries of the circular study area are partially covered.

Perfect delineation and quantification of land uses for the partially

covered parts of villages of the study area is not possible, hence the

entire village area is considered for the study, irrespective of its

coverage within the village boundary.

The land use is classified into four types – viz. forests, area under

cultivation, culturable waste and the area not available for

cultivation. The land under cultivation is further sub-divided into

two types viz. irrigated and un-irrigated.

Land-use Pattern in the Study Area

S. N. Particulars Study Area (ha)

Percentage Coverage

1. Forest Land 2067 8.78

2. Land under Cultivation

a) Irrigated Land 5748 24.41

b) Un irrigated Land 11705 49.72

3. Culturable Waste Land 2335 9.92

4. Area not available for

cultivation 1688 7.17

Total Area 23543 100

7.8 SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONDITIONS

The study area comprises of total 61 Villages. These villages fall

under one tehsil – Tendukheda. The demographic details have been

abstracted from Primary Census Abstract- 2001(CD) of Madhya

Pradesh obtained from Office of Registrar General India, New Delhi.

The salient features of the study area are as follows:

o Total population of the villages in the study area is 51436

o The total no of household in the study area is 9894

o Sex ratio (no. of females per 1000 males) is 905

o The literacy rate in the study area is 69.64%

o The percentage of scheduled tribe in the study area is 9.33%

while only 13.68% population is of scheduled caste

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o Out of total population maximum people are workers i.e.

43.32% Followed by main workers 81.34% and marginal

workers 18.66%.

ESTIMATED BASIC STATISTICS OF THE STUDY AREA

S.

No.

Detail Working

Population

1 Households 9894

2 Total Population 51436

2.1 Male 26998

2.2 Female 24438

2.3 Schedule Tribe 4797

2.4 Schedule Cast 7039

3.0 Literacy Rate 69.64

4.0 Sex ratio (No. of Female per 1000 Male

905

5.0 Occupational Pattern:

5.1 Total Working Population (% of total

population )

43.32%

5.1.1 Total Main Worker (% of total

Working Population

81.34%

5.1.2 Marginal Workers (% of total Working Population)

18.66%

Cultivators (% of worker) 39.59%

Agricultural Labors (% of worker) 41.28%

Household Worker (% of worker) 3.27%

Other Workers (% of worker) 15.86%

Total Non Workers (% of total Population)

56.68%

8. IMPACT ASSESSMENT

Mining activities is bound to have an adverse impact on existent

environment. An understanding of the nature and extent of various

impacts is essential in devising the methods and advance planning

to mitigate the impacts and ultimately restore the land to useful

conditions.

9. IMPACT EVALUATION

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An attempt has been made to evaluate the impact of project in

terms of both quality and quantity by using modified matrix method

for crucial environmental parameters. The environmental impact

evaluation of possible effects as a result of proposed mining area is

primarily based on study of objectives, process, surrounding

environment etc. The aspects such as water, air, land and related

issues have been assessed on the basis of mining operations for

similar activity. The environmental impacts identify the possible

relationship of proposed mining operations with respect to

environmental parameters. Their relationship can be beneficial or

adverse and can be further classified as short term, long term,

reversible, irreversible, local or regional. The evaluation of the

impact of proposed activity are presented in Table below

10. ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

10.1 Reclamation of Land

No Reclamation will be done during lease period because waste will not

generated during proposed mining operation. Proposal of mining

operation will be carried out along the hill slope.

10.2 Green Belt Development

The massive afforestation planned for the project shall generate a

forest having greater tree density (about 10 trees for first five year

per 90m2). The proposed extensive will enhance the vegetation

quality as well as aesthetic quality of the area. Thus there is no

adverse impact is envisaged over biological environment due to

proposed mining activity.

In initial stage the green belt will be developed in following

manner.

S. No. Year Afforestation in Ha

Plantation in No.

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1 Existing 0.2 200

2 1st 0.030 50

3 2nd 0.030 50

4 3rd 0.030 50

Total 0.29 350

During the course of mine and after mining the proposed

plantation is at the rate of 1500 saplings per hectare, for which the

density is 1500 saplings per hectare. The proposed green cover

including greenbelt is 0.2 ha. The total number of saplings to be

planted during the entire life of mine shall be 200no. Considering

the estimated cost of planting and maintaining a sapling for one

year as about Rs.2500/-, the afforestation plan for the ML area is

given in Table-6.1.

Afforestation Plan for the ML Area

Interval of Mining Operation

Reclaimed Mine Pit Area

Afforestation other than Reclaimed Area

Area

(ha)

No. of

Saplings

Area (ha)

No. of

Saplings

Presently 0.2 200

1 to 3rd years - - 0.09 150

4th to end of lease period

- - 1.71 2565

Total

- - 2.0 2915

The plantation will be done during rainy season July to September

every year. The plantation will be done on dumps, around ultimate

pit limits, in quarry and open area etc. Following precautions shall

be taken for survival and protection of plantation: Plantation shall

be done during rainy season.

10.3 Measures to Improve Socio-Economic Conditions

The impacts of the project would be felt in an integrated manner on

the socio-economic environment in the study area. There is no

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village in core zone and further no displacement is required for the

proposed project and therefore impact will be positive side rather

negative. The impacts on the different components viz employment,

housing, educational, and medical and transport facilities, fuel

availability, economics, status, health agriculture is not significant

because size of project is very small. However, it would definitely

increase the employment opportunity (primary as well as

secondary) in the project area. Some of these impacts would be

beneficial.

• The project will have a strong positive employment and

income effect, both direct as well as indirect.

• Migrant-Non migrant ratio shall shift towards migrant side.

This will happen because of (i) better employment

opportunities due to this project and (ii) relatively low

agricultural yield through traditional agricultural practice with

monocrops.

• The project shall speed up the growing view on importance of

education among people in study area.

• The project is going to bring about changes in the pattern of

demand from food to non-food items if sufficient income is

generated.

• The project is not going to influence the existing traditional

agricultural situation significantly. It may help to improve

agricultural production by way of providing additional income

to the farms from supplementary sources.

• People perceive that the project will bring handful gains by

way of creating significant job opportunities along with

development of social infrastructure.

10.4 Air Pollution Control Measures

Following measures shall be taken to mitigate the effect of mining

operation over ambient air environment:

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1. Regular spraying of water by water sprinkling system over

haulage roads.

2. To reduce dust generation during loading operation water

shall be sprayed over the muck pile to the loaded;

3. To reduce dust generation during plying of dumpers on the

haul road. Water sprinkling is done at frequent intervals.

Water sprinklers shall be installed at the mine haulage road;

4. To reduce spread of dust, plantation along the mining lease

boundary and plantation shall be also done along haul roads.

5. Periodic maintenance of haulage roads.

6. All over burden dumps shall be stabilized with legumes and

grass to prevent the erosion of soil and arrest the dust

emission during windy days.

In addition to the above following additional mitigation measures

shall be adopted and it is expected to continue in future also:

1. Dust mask shall be provided to all workers working in dusty

atmosphere.

2. Tree Saplings shall be planted at the periphery of mining lease

3. Regular maintenance of vehicles and machinery’s shall be

carried out in order to control emissions;

4. A good house keeping and proper maintenance shall be

practiced which will help in controlling pollution.

10.5 Noise Pollution Control Measures

The main sources of noise in mining activity are drilling, blasting,

material handling machinery, loading equipment, etc. Following

mitigation measures should be taken to control noise pollution:

1. Wherever the noise levels exceed 85 dBA, workers should be

provided with earmuffs, ear plugs etc.

2. All moving parts of machine shall be properly lubricated;

3. Non-moving parts of machine shall be properly fastened;

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4. A barrier of overburden at mine boundaries shall be made

and three rows of trees are proposed to be planted to reduce

propagation of noise;

5. Noise barriers, silencers and enclosures shall be incorporated

for equipments, which emit high noise levels.

6. All the basic equipments and various machinery shall be kept

well maintained.

7. Thick green belt around the mining pit and along the haulage

roads.

8. As far as possible heavy and noisy workers shall be avoided

during nighttime.

10.6 Water Pollution Control measures

Following measures have been taken to avoid accumulation of

water:

1. Pump having required capacity shall be installed to lift

accumulated rain water from working pit.

2. There shall not be no over flow on wash off from dumps nor is

there any beneficiation plant. Only rainwater is pumped out of

the mine;

3. There is no toxic constituent in water and soil so water

collected in sump is free from any toxic substances.

4. A silt-settling tank shall be constructed in northern barrier

zone area to settle heavy particle before discharging water

into drain.

5. Quality of water accumulated in the working pit may be

checked during monsoon.

6. It shall be ensured that silt content in the mines discharged is

minimum.

7. It shall be ensured that quality of drinking water for the

worker is hygienic and good sanitation system is available.

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11.0 Conclusion

The Limestone & Dolomite/Marble Block mining project of Shri

Pradeep Jain, village –kanheri, Tehsil Tendukheda, Narsinghpur

District (MP) will be environmental compatible to the surrounding

due to the high standards of pollution control measures to be

adopted during the operation activity. Thus it can be safely stated

that the mining activities will not have any adverse effect on the

surroundings, if the proper environmental management plan is

adopted.

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