FINAL EIA/EMP REPORT

FINAL EIA/EMP REPORTFor

PROPOSED LIMESTONE MINING IN KARIGATTA

LIMESTONE AREA OF 119.64 HECTARES WITH

PRODUCTION CAPACITY OF 1.0 MTPA IN NEAR VILLAGE

INJEPALLI & SEDAM, SEDAM TALUKA, KALBURAGI

DISTRICT, KARNATAKA

Environment Consultant:

GMEC INTERNATIONAL

(QCI-NABET Accredited EIA Consultant Organization

& NABL Accredited Laboratory)

Saharan Tower, 308, Officers Campus Extension, Khatipura, Jaipur-302012

E-mail: [email protected] URL: www.gmecinternational.com

INTERNATIONAL

Project Proponent:

CEMENT CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED

(A Govt. of India Enterprise)

Tandur Cement Factory, CCI Tandur,

RR District - 501158

E-mail: [email protected] URL: www.cciltd.com

October, 2020

Final EIA/EMP for Limestone Mining in

Karigatta Limestone Area of 119.64 Hectares

with Production Capacity of 1.0 MTPA in Near

Village Injepalli & Sedam, Sedam Taluka,

Kalaburagi District, Karnataka

EIA Coordinator

Dr. Alok Kumar Pandey

Prepared for:

Cement Corporation of India Limited, Tandur,

Telangana

Prepared by:

Global Management And Engineering Consultants

International

Saharan Tower, 308, Officers Campus Extension, Sirsi Road, Khatipura,

Jaipur – 302012

October, 2020

FOREWORD

Cement is the second most consumed material on earth after water. The world

demand of cement is projected to rise 4.5% per year to 5.2 billion metric tonnes

by 2019. Similarly, India’s Cement demand is expected to reach 550-600Million

Tonnes Per Annum (MTPA) by the year 2025. The average consumption of

cement worldwide is 513 Kgs vis a vis 191 Kgs for India.

In line with their focus on cement manufacturing, CCI has proposed Limestone

Mining in Karigatta Limestone Area of 119.64 Hectares with Production Capacity

of 1.0 MTPA in Near Village Injepalli & Sedam, Sedam Taluka, Kalburagi District,

Karnataka (India)

This EIA report for proposed project Limestone mining is evaluated by M/s Global

Management and Engineering Consultants International, Jaipur (GMEC), Jaipur

as per the Terms of Reference (TOR) issued by the Ministry of Environment Forest

and Climate Change vide letter no. J-11015/112/2018-IA.II (M) dated 30th

August, 2019. This EIA report presents the baseline data covering period from

March – May’2019 for air, noise, water, land, biological and socio-economic

components of environment, with a view to identifying, predicting, and

evaluating potential environmental impacts due to proposed activities. An

appropriate and cost effective Environmental Management Plan (EMP) has

been delineated. The baseline studies were carried out by the M/s GMEC

International Test House And Research Centre a NABL Certified Lab located at

Khatipura, Jaipur.

The co-operation and assistance rendered by officers of CCI Ltd. in providing

desired inputs are gratefully acknowledged. Special thanks are due to Mr. P.K.

Sinha, HOD, Tandur Cement Plant for his valuable inputs during the course of

preparation of this report.

Jaipur (Vinod Saharan)

October, 2020 Chief Executive Officer

GMEC International

CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that M/s Global Management and Engineering Consultants

International, Jaipur (GMEC) has carried out EIA evaluation studies for the

proposed Limestone Mining in Karigatta Limestone Area of 119.64 Hectares with

Production Capacity of 1.0 MTPA in Near Village Injepalli & Sedam, Sedam

Taluka, Kalburagi District, Karnataka (India).

The primary baseline data collected by M/s GMEC International Test House And

Research Centre a NABL Certified Lab located at Khatipura, Jaipur over a

period of 3 months (March – May’2019) during summer season around the study

area (10km radius) supported by the secondary data collected from the

Government Agenesis, e.g. Census office, Forest Department, Fishery

Department and meteorological Department were used for the prediction of

impacts for air, noise, water, land, biology/ecology and socio-economic

environments. It was observed that the project does not have any major

negative impacts on the environment of the study area.

M/s Global Management and Engineering Consultants International, Jaipur

(GMEC) is associated with the industries in highly diversified activities like

environmental impact assessment, engineering and consultancy services.

GMEC is Accredited under “EIA consultant Organizations Accreditation

Scheme” of Quality Council of India. The Company has ISO 9001:2015, ISO

14001:2015 & OHSAS 18001:2007 Certified Organizations.

Tandur (Sharad Kumar)

October, 2020 Add. GM

CCI, Tandur

DISCLAIMER

The information contained in the report is based on the scientific

analysis of data / information / drawings provided by the project

proponent and also collected from other sources during the time of

the study. While efforts have been made to ensure accuracy of

information in the report, M/s Global Management and Engineering

Consultants International, Jaipur (GMEC) is not own, in any manner,

any legal, financial or consequential responsibility for any event of

occurrence of any accident / hazard or direct or indirect damage /

loss to any third party or sponsor due to the use or inability to use the

information contained in the report.

The sponsor shall exercise due diligence and make their own

decision to implement the contents of the report. The report shall not

be constructed as any guarantee or warranty from M/S Global

Management and Engineering Consultants International, Jaipur.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The process of environmental impact assessment involves close

co-ordination with the unit’s management and employees at

every visit. Without the support and co-operation of the

management, many inconveniences are faced by the

assessment agency while conducting the assessment, for data

collection, data verification, site visits etc.

We, the members of the assessment team of M/s Global

Management and Engineering Consultants International, Jaipur

(GMEC), acknowledge the coordination received from the

management representatives of CCI Ltd; Tandur for carrying out

the EIA study. The management has shown full involvement and

interest in the assessment procedures and made the experience

of the study, a joint effort.

Team GMEC

Quality Council of India

National Accreditation Board for Education & Training

Certificate OF Accreditation

Global Management and Engineering Consultants International, Jaipur

Saharan Tower, 308, Officers Campus Extension, Sirsi Road, Khatipura, Jaipur-302012

Accredited as Category - A organization under the QCI-NABET Scheme for Accreditation of EIA Consultant Organizations: Version 3 for preparing EIA-EMP reports in the following Sectors:

Sl. No.

Sector Description Sector (as per)

Cat. NABET MoEFCC

1 Mining of minerals including Opencast/ Underground mining 1 1 (a) (i) A

2 Offshore and onshore oil and gas exploration, development & production

2 1 (b) A

3 Thermal power plants 4 1 (d) B

4 Mineral beneficiation including Pelletisation 7 2 (b) A

5 Metallurgical industries (ferrous and non-ferrous) – both primary and secondary

8 3 (a) B

6 Chemical Fertilizers 16 5 (a) A

7

Oil & gas transportation pipeline (crude and refinery/ petrochemical products), passing through national parks/ sanctuaries/coral reefs /ecologically sensitive Areas including LNG terminal

27 6 (a)

A

8 Ports, harbours, break waters and dredging 33 5 (g) A

9 Highways 34 7 (f) A

10 Building and construction projects 38 8 (a) B

11 Townships and Area development projects 39 8 (b) B Note: Names of approved EIA Coordinators and Functional Area Experts are mentioned in RAAC minutes dated Sept 27, 2019 and Supplementary minutes dated May 29, 2020 posted on QCI-NABET website. The Accreditation shall remain in force subject to continued compliance to the terms and conditions as per the Scheme. The accreditation needs to be renewed before the expiry date by Global Management and Engineering Consultants

International, Jaipur following due process of assessment.

Sd/- Sr. Director, NABET Certificate No. Valid till

Dated: June 23, 2020 NABET/EIA/1922/RA 0171 Feb 06, 2022

For the updated List of Accredited EIA Consultant Organizations with approved Sectors please refer to QCI-NABET website.

Final EIA/EMP for Limestone Mining in Karigatta Limestone Area of 119.64 Hectares with

Production Capacity of 1.0 MTPA in Near Village Injepalli & Sedam, Sedam Taluka, Kalaburagi

District, Karnataka

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LIST OF CONTENTS

DESCRIPTION PAGE NO.

QCI/ NABET Certificate i to ii

Executive Summary E-1 to E-7

S.NO. DESCRIPTION PAGE NO.

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1-1 to1-16

1.1 General 1-1

1.2 Purpose of the Report 1-2

1.3 Identification of Project Proponent 1-3

1.4 Brief Description of the Project and Its Importance to the

Country & Region

1-4

1.4.1 Brief Description of Project 1-5

1.4.2 Importance of Project to the Country and the Region 1-5

1.5 Environmental Clearance 1-5

1.6 Term of Reference (ToR) 1-6

1.7 Post Environmental Clearance Monitoring 1-16

1.8 Generic Structure of the Report 1-17

1.9 Cost of the Project 1-17

1.10 Status & Stage of Regulatory Clearance 1-17

CHAPTER 2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 2-1 to 2-30

2.1 About the Project 2-1

2.2 Type of the Project 2-1

2.3 Location of the Project 2-1

2.4 Details of Mine Operations 2-7

2.4.1 Salient Features of Limestone Mine 2-7

2.4.2 Details of Land Use in ML Area 2-8

2.4.3 Topography and Drainage 2-9

2.5 Geology 2-11

2.5.1 Regional Geology 2-11

2.5.2 Local Geology 2-12

2.6 Exploration 2-15

2.7 Reserves & Grade 2-18

2.8 Mining Method 2-19

2.8.1 Drilling & Blasting 2-21

2.8.2 Production Rate & Life of the Mine 2-22

2.8.3 Extent of Mechanization 2-23

2.8.4 Disposal of Waste 2-23

2.9 Use of Limestone 2-23



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2.10 Mineral Beneficiation 2-24

2.11 Conceptual Plan 2-24

2.12 Progressive Mine Closure Plan 2-25

2.13 Land Use Pattern 2-27

2.14 Manpower 2-27

2.15 Water and Waste Water management 2-28

2.16 Working Depth and Ground Water Table 2-29

2.17 Site Service 2-30

2.18 Electricity Requirements 2-30

2.19 Environmental Control Measures 2-30

CHAPTER 3 DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT 3-1 to 3-54

3.1 Introduction 3-1

3.2 Study Area 3-1

3.2.1 Study Period 3-1

3.2.2 Method of EIA Study 3-1

3.3 Baseline Environment 3-2

3.3.1 Scope of Baseline Data Collection 3-2

3.4 Baseline Environment Status 3-3

3.5 Air Environment 3-3

3.5.1 Meteorology & Climatology 3-3

3.5.2 Ambient Air Quality 3-6

3.5.2.1 Methodology Adopted for Air Quality Survey 3-6

3.5.2.2 Analysis of Baseline Concentrations 3-11

3.5.2.3 Conclusion 3-14

3.6 Noise Environment 3-14

3.6.1 Noise Levels in Study Area 3-14

3.6.2 Noise Level Results 3-17

3.7 Water Environment 3-17

3.7.1 Water Resources 3-18

3.7.2 Water Quality 3-18

3.7.3 Baseline Results 3-20

3.8 Land Environment 3-21

3.8.1 Land Utilization Pattern in the Study Area 3-21

3.8.2 Physiography of the Study Area 3-24

3.8.3 Seismicity of the Study Area 3-24

3.9 Soil Environment 3-25

3.9.1 Soil Quality 3-25

3.9.2 Criteria Adopted for Selection of Sampling Locations 3-26

3.9.3 Methodology of Sampling 3-26

3.9.4 Soil Sampling Locations 3-26

3.9.5 Baseline Results 3-29

3.10 Traffic Density 3-29



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3.11 Biological Environment 3-30

3.11.1 Introduction 3-30

3.11.2 Objectives 3-30

3.11.3 Period of the Study and Study Area 3-31

3.11.4 Methodology 3-31

3.11.5 Floral Study 3-31

3.11.6 Faunal Study 3-38

3.12 Socio Economic Environment 3-42

3.12.1 Study Area at a Glance 3-42

3.12.2 Objectives 3-42

3.12.3 Methodology 3-43

3.12.4 Demographic Profile of the Study Area 3-43

3.12.4.1 Population Profile 3-43

3.12.4.2 Distribution of Population 3-44

3.12.4.3 Social Structure 3-46

3.12.4.4 Literacy Profile 3-47

3.12.4.5 Occupational Structure 3-48

3.12.5 Infrastructural Facilities and Amenities 3-49

3.12.5.1 Education Facility 3-49

3.12.5.2 Medical & Health Facility 3-50

3.12.5.3 Source of Water 3-50

3.12.5.4 Communication Facilities 3-50

3.12.5.5 Transportation Facility 3-51

3.12.6 Social Issue & Needs 3-51

3.12.7 Socio-Economic Observations in the Study Area 3-53

3.12.8 Major Issues in the Region 3-53

3.12.9 Action Plan 3-54

CHAPTER 4 ANITCIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATION

MEASURES

4-1 to 4-13

4.1 General 4-1

4.2 Identification of Environmental Impact Due to the

Proposed Project

4-1

4.3 Land Environment 4-3

4.3.1 Anticipated Impact 4-3

4.3.2 Mitigations Measures 4-3

4.4 Water Environment 4-3



4.5 Air Environment 4-5



4.6 Noise Environment 4-10



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4.6.2 Mitigation Measures 4-10

4.7 Biological Environment 4-11



4.8 Socio-Economic Environment 4-12

4.8.1 Positive Impact 4-12

4.8.2 Adverse Social Impact 4-12


4.9 Impact on Places of Tourist/Religious/Historical Importance 4-13

4.10 Logistics System of the Area due to the Project 4-13

CHAPTER 5 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES 5-1

5.1 Alternative Technology 5-1

5.2 Factors behind the selection of Project Site 5-1

5.3 Alternate Site 5-1

CHAPTER 6 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM 6-1 to 6-4

6.1 General 6-1

6.2 Methodology of Monitoring Mechanism 6-1

6.3 Environmental Monitoring Cell 6-1

6.4 Environmental Schedule and Parameters 6-2

6.5 Reporting Schedule 6-3

6.6 Environmental Laboratory 6-3

6.7 Budgetary Provision for Environmental Monitoring 6-3

6.8 Environmental Policy of the Company 6-4

CHAPTER 7 ADDITIONAL STUDIES 7-1 to 7-11

7.1 General 7-1

7.2 Public Consultation 7-1

7.3 Risk Assessment 7-1

7.3.1 Risk Analysis and Control Measures 7-1

7.4 Disaster Management Plan (DMP) 7-4

7.5 Social Impact Assessment, R&R Action Plan 7-10

CHAPTER 8 PROJECT BENEFITS 8-5


8.2 Environment Benefits 8-1

8.3 Employment Potential 8-1

8.4 Social Benefits 8-2

8.4.1 CSR Activities Already Carried Out 8-3

8.4.2 Future CSR Proposal 8-5



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8.5 Economic Benefits 8-5

8.6 Conclusion 8-6

CHAPTER 9 ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS 9-1 to 9-1

9.1 Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis 9-1

CHAPTER 10 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 10-1 to 10-7


10.2 Purpose of EMP 10-1

10.3 Environmental Management Plan 10-1

10.3.1 Air Environment 10-1

10.3.2 Noise Environment 10-2

10.3.3 Water Environment 10-3

10.3.4 Water Conservation 10-3

10.3.5 Socio-Economic Environment 10-4

10.3.6 Biological Environment 10-4

10.3.7 Occupational Health & Safety 10-6

10.4 Environment Management Cell 10-7

10.5 Budgetary Provision for EMP 10-7

CHAPTER 11 SUMMARY & CONCLUSION 11-1 to 11-12


11.2 Project Brief 11-1

11.3 Baseline Environment 11-3

11.4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts 11-3

11.5 Environmental Monitoring Programme 11-9

11.6 Project Benefits 11-10

11.7 Environment Management Plan 11-11

11.8 Conclusion 11-12

CHAPTER 12 DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS 12-1 to 12-1


12.2 EIA Team Members 12-1

LIST OF TABLES

TABLE. NO DESCRIPTION PAGE NO.

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Brief Description of Project 1-4

1.2 Compliance of Terms of Reference 1-5

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2.1 Year-wise Production Details 2-1

2.2 Coordinates of Mine Site 2-2

2.3 Aerial Distance of Importance Features from Mine Site in km

with Direction

2-2

2.4 Salient Features of the Mine Site 2-5

2.5 Salient Features of the Limestone Mine 2-7

2.6 Status of Land 2-8

2.7 Existing Landuse Pattern (In Ha.) 2-9

2.8 Regional Stratigraphic Sequence of the Rock 2-11

2.9 Summary Details of Old Core BHs Drilled in Lease 2-16

2.10 Details of the Reserve/Resources as on 01.01.2019 2-18

2.11 Details of Existing Quarry 2-19

2.12 Year-wise Production Calculation 2-22

2.13 Details of Mining Machinery 2-23

2.14 Calculation of Financial Assurance 2-25

2.15 Landuse Pattern 2-27

2.16 Manpower Required for Management and Supervision 2-27

2-17 Water Requirement for ML Area 2-28

2-18 Proposed Working Depth at Mine Site 2-29

CHAPTER 3 DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

3.1 Observed Meteorological Data 3-4

3.2 Details of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring 3-7

3.3 Analytical/Measurement Methods 3-8

3.4 Summary of Ambient Air Quality Results 3-9

3.5 Results of Free Silica in PM10 3-10

3.6 Ambient Noise Quality Monitoring Location 3-15

3.7 Summary of Ambient Noise Quality Results 3-16

3.8 Details of Water Sampling Locations 3-18

3.9 Summary of Ground Water Sample Analysis Results 3-18

3.10 Summary of Surface Water Sample Analysis Results 3-19

3.11 Land Utilization Pattern within 10 Km Radius Area 3-21

3.12 Existing Landuse Pattern (In Ha.) 3-23

3.13 Landuse Pattern 3-24

3.14 Details of Soil Sampling Locations 3-26

3.15 Standard Soil Classification 3-27

3.16 Soil Analysis Results 3-28

3.17 List of Trees Observed in Core Zone (10x10m) 3-33

3.18 List of Trees Observed in Buffer Zone (10x10m) 3-33

3.19 List of Shrubs observed in Core Zone (5x5m) 3-34

3.20 List of Shrubs observed in Buffer Zone (5x5m) 3-35

3.21 List of Herbs observed in Core Zone (1x1m) 3-36

3.22 List of Herbs observed in Buffer Zone (1x1m) 3-37

3.23 Systematic Lists of Birds in Study Area 3-39

3.24 List of Mammals in the Buffer Zone 3-39

3.25 Amphibians and Reptiles in the Study Area 3-40



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3.26 Major Features in the Study Area 3-40

3.27 Population Composition of Study Area 3-43

3.28 Distribution of Population 3-45

3.29 Distribution of Population by Social Structure 3-46

3.30 Literacy Profile of the Study Area 3-46

3.31 Occupational Structure of the Study Area 3-49

3.32 Educational Facilities in the Study Area 3-50

3.33 Medical Facilities in the Study Area 3-50

3.34 Medical Facilities in the Study Area 3-50

3.35 Communication Facilities in the Study Area 3-51

3.36 Transportation Facilities in the Study Area 3-51

3.37 Focus Group Discussion Details 3-52


MEASURES

4.1 Interactions between Project Activity and Environmental

Sensitivities

4-2

4.2 Waste Water Generation and Treatment/ Disposal 4-4

4.3 Sources of Pollutants 4-6

4.4 Emission Factors for Mining Operations used for Modeling 4-7

4.5 Result Summary of PM10 Concentration (µg/m2) 4-8

4.6 Result Summary of PM2.5 Concentration (µg/m2) 4-8

4.7 Result Summary of NOx Concentration (µg/m2) 4-9

CHAPTER 6 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM

6.1 Monitoring Schedule and Parameters 6-3

6.2 Budget for Environmental Monitoring Cost 6-4

CHAPTER 7 ADDITIONAL STUDIES

7.1 Factors, Detailed Analysis of Causes and Control Measures 7-2

7.2 Emergency Responses 7-6

CHAPTER 8 PROJECT BENEFITS

8.1 CSR Activities Carried Out During Last Three Years 8-3

8.2 Summary of Proposed Action Plan with Budget of CER 8-5

CHAPTER 10 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

10.1 Suggested Plant for Green Belt/ Plantation 10-5

10.2 Afforestation Programme in the 2 year plan period and

conceptual period

10-6

10.3 Cost of Provision for Environmental Protection Measures 10-8

CHAPTER 12 DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS

12.1 List Of Consultant Engaged 12-2



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LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURE. NO DESCRIPTION PAGE NO.

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Lease Boundary of ML No. 2015 1-1

CHAPTER 2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1 Location Map 2-3

2.2 Key Map 2-4

2.3 All Corner Coordinates of the Mining Lease Area 2-5

2.4 Topographical Map Showing 10 km Radius 2-6

2.5 Photographs of the ML Area 2-7

2.6 Surface Plan of ML 2-10

2.7 Drainage Map 2-11

2.8 Geological Plan 2-14

2.9 Geological Cross Section 2-15

2.10 Surface Plan 2-20

2.11 Flow Sheet Indicated Different Stages of Mining Operations 2-21

2.12 Conceptual Plan & Sections 2-24

2.13 Financial Area Assurance Plan 2-26

2.14 Water Balance Diagram for the Mine Site 2-28

2.15 Proposed Working Level at Mine Site 2-30

CHAPTER 3 DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

3.1 Study Area within 10 KM Radius (Index Plan) 3-2

3.2 Wind Rose Diagram 3-5

3.3 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Location Map 3-8

3.4 Photographs of AAQ Sampling Stations 3-11

3.5 Ambient Noise Quality Monitoring Location Map 3-15

3.6 Photographs of Ambient Noise Quality Monitoring 3-17

3.7 Water Sampling (Ground + Surface) Location Map 3-19

3.8 Sample Collection for Water Quality 3-20

3.9 Land Use/ Land Cover Pattern of the Study Area 3-22

3.10 Satellite Imagery of the Study Area 3-23

3.11 Map of Seismic Zone Classification of India 3-25

3.12 Soil Quality Sampling Location Map 3-27

3.13 Photographs of Soil Sampling 3-29

3.14 Demographic Map of Study Area 3-45

3.15 Photographs of Public Interaction 3-52


MEASURES

4.1 Isopleths of PM10 Concentration in 10 km Radius from the

Mine Site

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4.2 Isopleths of PM2.5 Concentration in 10 km Radius from the

Mine Site

4-8

4.3 Isopleths of NOX Concentration in 10 km Radius from the

Mine Site

4-9

4.4 Transportation Route from Mines to CCI Factory through

CCI’S Own Road

4-14

CHAPTER 6 ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PROGRAMME

6.1 Environmental Monitoring Plan 6-2

CHAPTER 7 ADDITIONAL STUDIES

7.1 Identification of Hazards in Open Cast Mine 7-4

7.2 On-site Emergency Chart 7-10

7.3 Off-site Emergency Chart 7-11

CHAPTER 8 PROJECT BENEFITS

8.1 Photographs of CSR Initiatives 8-4

CHAPTER 10 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

10.1 Existing Rainwater Harvesting 10-3

10.2 Environmental Management Cell 10-7

LIST OF ANNEXURES

S.NO NAME

I Approved Term of References (TORs)

II Copy of Lease Deed

III Copy of Renewal Letter of Mine

IV Meteorological Data – Pre monsoon (March –May, 2019)

V Ambient Air Quality Results- Pre monsoon

VI Ambient Noise Quality Results

VII Drinking Water Standards (IS: 10500-2012)

VIII List of Flora in Study Area

IX QCI- NABET Certificate

X QCI- NABL Certificate

XI Questionnaire for Environmental Appraisal

XII Copy of Approved Mining Plan



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ABBREVIATIONS

AAQS Ambient Air Quality Standards

AAQM Ambient Air Quality Monitoring

BCA Benefit Cost Analysis

BCM Billion Cubic Meters

BOD Biological Oxygen Demand

CBA Cost Benefit Analysis

COD Chemical Oxygen Demand

CCI Cement Corporation of India Limited

CGWB Central Ground Water Board

CHC Community Health Centre

CRZ Coastal Regulation Zone

CSR Corporate Social Responsibility

DG Diesel Generator

DMP Disaster Management Plan

EAC Expert Appraisal Committee

EC Environment Clearance

EIA Environmental Impact Assessment

EMP Environment Management Plan

GMEC Global Management And Engineering Consultants

HC Hydrocarbon

IMD India Meteorological Department

KLD Kilo Litre Per Day

MoEF&CC Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

NAAQS National Ambient Air Quality Standards

NABET National Accreditation Board for Education and Training

PHC Primary Health Centre

PM Particulate Matter

PUCC Pollution Under Control Certificate

QRA Quantitative Risk Analysis

RA Risk Assessment

SPCB State Pollution Control Board

SPM Suspended Particulate Matter

SROI Social Return on Investment

ToR Term of Reference

WMP Waste Management Plan

WPA Wildlife Protection Act

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Final EIA/EMP Report for Limestone Mining in Karigatta Limestone Area of 119.64 Hectares

with Production Capacity of 1.0 MTPA in Near Village Injepalli & Sedam, Sedam Taluka,


Executive Summary

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.0 INTRODUCTION

Cement Corporation of India Limited (CCI) is having three mining leases in

Injepalli, Sedam & Madkal Village, Sedam Taluka, Kalaburgi District, Karnataka.

These lease details are given below:

S. No. ML No. Lease Area (In

Hect.) Near Village Classification

1. 2015 119.64 Injepalli & Sedam Non Forest Land

2. 1880 68.91 Sedam & Madkal Non Forest Land

3. 1339 52.81 Sedam & Injepalli Non Forest Land

The above mining leases are contiguous and adjacent to each other. The

mining operations are planned on a contiguous working basis as such. Limestone

from these mines is being supplied to CCI cement plant, Kurkunta located about

approx. 5.0 km from mine site.

This project pertains to getting Environmental Clearance for Karigatta limestone,

ML No. 2015 for an extent of 119.64 Ha.

As per the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification dated 14th

September 2006 as amended till date, the proposed project falls under

‘Category A Project’ under activity ‘1(a)’ as the total area is >100 Ha. The

proposed project lies within the interstate boundary of Telangana and

Karnataka, which is about 2.2 km towards ENE from the mine site. It necessitates

obtaining the prior Environmental Clearance from MoEF&CC.

1.1 PROJECT PROFILE

Cement Corporation of India Limited (CCI) has proposed Limestone mining

project in order to meet the requirement of Limestone (Which is the basic raw

material for manufacturing of cement) for their existing cement plant located in

Kurkunta, Karnataka. This project pertains to mining of limestone with peak

production capacity of about 1.0 MTPA area of 119.64 ha located at near

village Injepalli & Sedam, Sedam taluka in Kalaburgi district of Karnataka. This

mine is the captive source for supply of limestone to its cement Plant. Total cost

of the proposed project is Rs. 360 lakhs.

Proposed mine site is located near Village Injepalli about 6.0 km far from Sedam.

SH-10 is passing ~ 1.0 km from the said mine. The village habitation in Injepalli is

about 2.5 km towards West of this mine. The Kurgunta cement plant of Company

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Salient Features of the Project Site:

S. No. Features Details

1. Village, Tehsil, District,

State

Sedam and Injepalli, Sedam, Kalaburgi,

Karnataka

2. Latitude (N) & Longitude

(E)

17° 9' 9.80" N to 17° 8' 16.3" N

77° 20' 49.93" E to 77° 19' 54.35" E

3. Altitude 438-493 m above MSL

4.

Topography

The topography around the mining lease

area is slightly undulating with a northerly

gentle gradient.

5. Nearest Water Bodies Within lease area

6. Nearest Highway S.H. – 10, 1.60 km, SW

7. Nearest Railway Station Kurgunta R.S., 5.30 km, NE

8. Nearby Industries Birla Shakti Cement Plant, 4.30 km, W

9. Nearest Village Injepalli, 2.60 km, W

10. Nearest Town Kurgunta, 4.60 km, NNE

11. Inter-State Boundary Karnataka – Telangana, 3.40 km, ENE

12. Nearest Airport

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport

(Hyderabad), 115 km, E

13. Nearby Forest Mailwar R.F., 6.90 km, ESE

14. Historical Places Malkhed Fort, 20 .00 km, WNW

Salient Features of the Limestone Mine:

S. No. Description Details

1. Name of the mine lease M.L. No. 2015

2. Extent of mine lease area 119.64 Ha.

3. Location & Coordinates Sedam and Injepalli Village

17° 9' 9.80" N to 17° 8' 16.3" N

77° 20' 49.93" E to 77° 19' 54.35" E

4. Elevation ,MSL 438-493 m above MSL

5. Type of ML area Non-forest land and Non -agricultural

land

6. Proposed capacity of mine 1.0 Million TPA limestone production

7. Expected life of mine 49.45 years @ keeping max 1.0 MTPA

production/ annum

8. Method of mining Opencast Mechanized with deep hole

drilling and blasting

9. Geological reserves 97296363 Tons

10. Mineable Reserves 50785488 Tons

11. Average stripping ratio

(Limestone: OB)

1.0 : 0.1

12. Ultimate pit level (Plan

period)

444 MSL

13. Safety zone 7.5 m around ML boundary

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15. No. of Benches 3

16. Max. bench height 7 m

17. Bench Width 17 m

18. Working bench angle 70°

19. Overall final pit slope 45°

20. Water requirement 20 KLD

21. Source of water For Domestic – Tanker Water Supply

For others – fulfilled from mine pit

22. Power requirement Approx. 40 KW (Combined)

23. Source of power Karnataka State Electricity Board

24. Manpower requirement 36 Nos.

25. Transport of Limestone Tippers/Dumpers

1.2 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

As part of Environmental Impact Assessment study, CCI Limited initiated steps to

carry out Environmental Impact assessment over a radial distance of 10 km

around the mine during summer season of 2019, covering the months of March

to May.

Climatology & Meteorology:

The region experiences four seasons: Hot dry Summer (March – June), Monsoon

(July – September), Post –monsoon (October – November) and winter

(December – February). May is generally the hottest month; the mean daily

maximum temperature being 37.0°C. January is the coldest month with the

mean daily maximum temperature at 27.0°C. The average annual rainfall in the

Kalaburgi district is 886 mm with about 95% occurring during June – September.

The predominant wind directions during this period were from W-ENE.

Air Environment:

Air quality monitored at 8 locations indicates that the concentrations of PM10,

PM2.5, SO2, NOx and CO are within the limits of the Ambient Air Quality Standards

(2009) (AAQS) as expected for undeveloped rural areas. The sources of air

pollution in the region are vehicular traffic, dust arising from unpaved village

roads and domestic fuel burning.

Noise Environment:

Eight monitoring locations were selected to assess the noise levels in the study

area. Noise levels recorded were found to be in the range of 47.4 to 67.2 dB (A)

during daytime and in the range of 38.4 to 60.3 dB (A) during night time.

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Five ground water and five surface water samples each were collected in and

around the study area. Ground water samples were drawn from hand pumps in

villages. The results of ground water analysis satisfy the permissible limits of the IS:

10500 (2012) Drinking Water – Specification.

Soil Environment:

Five soil samples were collected within 10 km radial distance of the study area

and were analyzed to study the soil quality. Monitoring data shows that the

texture of soil at all locations is Sandy Clay Loam.

Biological Environment:

From the study it has been observed that there are no endangered, endemic or

threatened species.

1.3 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

The method of mining is opencast mechanized involves extraction of underneath

minerals, along with related operations viz. vehicular movement etc. Drilling and

blasting will be required. The environmental parameters likely to be affected by

this mining project and mitigating measures are discussed below:

Environmental

Parameters

Impact Mitigating Measures

Air Quality Increased vehicular

movement due to

transportation of mineral

and waste gets dust air

borne.

Fugitive dust emissions from

mining operations as

drilling, blasting,

excavation, crushing,

Screening etc.

Proper maintenance of

vehicles, water spraying on

haul roads, use of dust

extractors will reduce the air

borne dust.

Controlled Blasting will be

done.

Noise Quality Operation of various

mining machinery

generates noise.

Development of green belt

around mining area, proper

maintenance of machinery,

personal protective gears.

These measures will keep the

noise within permissible limits.

Scientific blasting shall be

there.

Water Quality No discharge of effluents

water from the mine.

Working will not intersect

ground water level.

There is no process plant.

Mining will be done at a

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run of water from the mine.

Landscape and

Landuse Pattern

Land will be degraded

due to

mining

Soil will be separately

stacked. Waste will be

backfilled simultaneously

after confirmation of non-

availability of mine able

mineral. Soil will be used for

backfilling purposes.

Soil Quality Opencast mining will entail

the removal of soil.

Soil will be stacked

separately and spread

evenly over backfilled areas

for plantation

Flora and Fauna No endangered endemic

species are found in study

area.

The mine lease area is waste

land with no vegetation. Thus

there shall not be any

adverse impact on biological

environment due to the

mining.

Proposed plantation will

more than compensate the

floral environment.

Human

Settlement

No human settlement in

mine area and no human

displacement will be there.

No adverse impact

anticipated.

No measures required.

Socio-economic

profile

The mining activity

changes the socio

economic profile of the

region.

The economic condition of

people of the area is poor.

Mining in this lease will

generate more employment

and improve the socio-

economic condition of the

people.

1.4 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME

CCI Ltd. will ensure the implementation of measures within the mine area and

carryout efficient monitoring. The mine management has planned extensive

pollution control and environmental conservation measures with a capital

investment of Rs 14.4 Lacs and recurring budget of Rs. 5.76 Lacs per annum.

Effectiveness of pollution control measures adopted for mining will be regularly

checked under Environmental Monitoring Programme. The location of sampling,

frequency & analysis of environmental attributes will be as per the guidelines of

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Monitoring Schedule and Parameters:

S.

No. Particulars

Parameters for

Monitoring

Duration

of Station

Monitoring

Frequencies Location

1. Air Emission

PM10, PM2.5,

SO2, NOX and

CO

24 hr Twice in a

year

One location

inside and

four outside

2. Noise

Spot Noise

level recording

Leq (day), Leq

(night), Leq

(dn)

8 hr Twice in a

year

One location

inside and

four outside

3.

Surface &

Ground

Water

Physical,

Chemical Grab

Twice in a

year

One location

inside and

four outside

4. Soil Sampling

Physico-

chemical

parameters

and metals

Grab Twice in a

year

Plantation

areas

5. Waste

Management

Handling and

disposal as per

approved

Mining Plan

-- Regular Mine lease

area

6. Health Total health

parameters --

Initial

Medical

Examination

(IME) and

Periodic

Medical

Examination

– Once in a

five year

All

employees

1.5 EMP EXECUTION TEAM

The experienced personnel in environmental management and pollution control

will be appointed on contractual basis and environmental monitoring activities

will be carried out through MoEF approved laboratory. The EMP Execution Cell will

be headed by the Mine Co-Coordinator and he will be assisted by the personnel

from different levels. Mine Manager, Mine Engineer, Foreman, Geologist,

Environmental Consultant & Horticulturist (On contract basis), HR Manager,

Plantation staff will be integral part of the EMP execution cell and will be

responsible for the effective implementation.

1.6 PROJECT BENEFITS

As responsible corporate citizens, CCI Ltd. has always given top most priority for

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The project proponent has carried out beneficial social welfare activities to

improve the social and physical infrastructure of the local area. They have

conducted community need assessment surveys around the project site to

identify the areas which need development and improvement under CSR

activities. CCI is having a full-fledged CSR coordinator at corporate office to take

care of all the CSR activities of their group.

1.7 CONCLUSION

CCI will implement the environmental management plan and will take up various

socio economic development activities to have the positive impact on the

surroundings.

The mining project has proven/ will prove beneficial to the local people as direct

and indirect employment opportunity has been/ will be generated. There is/ will

be increase in revenue generation to the government by way of royalty and

government taxes etc. Further improvement in infrastructure will take place like

education, roads, availability of drinking water, medical facilities in adjacent

villages.

There is/will be no significant pollution of air, water, soil and noise. Regular

monitoring of all the components of environment has been/will be done.

Increased social welfare measures taken by the company has brought/ will bring

development in the near-by villages.

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 GENERAL


Injepalli, Sedam & Madkal Village, Sedam Taluka, Kalaburgi District (Karnataka).



Hect.)

Near Village Classification





mining operations are planned on a contiguous working basis as such.

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Limestone from these mines is being supplied to CCI cement plant, Kurkunta

located about approx. 5.0 km from mine site.

This project pertains to getting Environmental Clearance for Karigatta limestone,

ML No. 2015 for an extent of 119.64 Ha.

1.2 PURPOSE OF THE REPORT

Cement Corporation of India Limited (CCI) has initiated action towards

obtaining environmental clearance. As per the Environment Impact Assessment

(EIA) Notification dated 14th September 2006 as amended till date, the proposed

project falls under „Category A Project‟ under activity „1(a)‟ as the total area is

>100 Ha. This EIA report addresses the environmental impacts of the proposed

project and proposes the mitigation measures for the same.

CCI has presented the project details to MoEF&CC Expert Appraisal Committee

during its 3rd meeting held during June 25th -26th, 2019 for production capacity

of 1.0 MTPA area of 119.64 ha seeking the Terms of Reference (TOR) for the

preparation of EIA report. During the meeting, MoEF’s Expert Appraisal

Committee for mining projects has deliberated in detail regarding the proposed

location and also defined the TOR. Subsequently issued letter No J-

11015/112/2018-IA.II (M) dated 30th August, 2019 mentioning the discussed TORs.

EIA/EMP has been prepared as per the approved TOR in line with the above

letter and will be made available to public for comments and concerns. A copy

of TOR letter is given in Annexure-I.

Draft EIA/EMP report was submitted to KSPCB and public hearing / consultation

process held on 11.09.2020 at near the proposed project site at CCI Colony,

Near Temple, Kurkunta Village, Sedam Taluka, Kalaburgi District, Karnataka

through District Collector - Kalaburgi District, District Regional Officer, Karnataka

State Pollution Control Board, Kalaburgi District, along with the representatives

from Cement Corporation of India, the consultants, press fraternity and the

public after following mandatory procedures.

This Final EIA/EMP report is prepared incorporating the public hearing

proceedings. The elaborate details of public hearing along with proceedings

and minutes of Public Hearing are furnished in Para 7.2 in Chapter-VII and

Annexure – 11.

This report is prepared based on ‘General Structure of EIA’ given in Appendix III

and IIIA of EIA Notification dated 14thSeptember 2006 amended till date.

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Cement Corporation of India Limited (CCI) was incorporated as company

wholly owned by Government of India on 18th January 1965 with the principal

objective of achieving self sufficiency in cement production in the country. Since

then it has grown in stature to many plants spread over Karnataka, Telangana,

Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Assam.

CCI is having one of it cement plant at Kurkunta, Kalaburgi district, Karnataka for

production of cement with capacity of 2.0 Lakhs MT per annum. Lime stone

requirement of this cement plant is met from various leases of CCI in the region.

Karigatta limestone mine (ML No. 2015) is one of the captive mines located in

Sedam taluka, Kalaburgi district to meet their limestone requirement.

CCI is at present having three operating units with an installed capacity of 14.46

lakhs MT per annum. In line with the advancement in cement technology CCI

had been adopting the latest one with one million tonne plants at Tandur.

Bokajan unit at Assam is under expansion.

CCI manufactures various types of cements like Portland Pozzolana Cement

(PPC), Portland Slag Cement (PSC) & Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) of

varying grades viz. 33, 43, 53 and 53S (special grade cement for manufacture of

sleepers for Indian Railways) grades. Under strict quality control with the brand

name of CCI Cement. The company has cement plants/ grinding units at the

following locations.

CCI Cement Plants Locations:

Kurkunta in Karnataka (Dry process) (Plant is shut down)

Tandur in Telangana (Dry process)

Adilabad in Telangana (Dry process)

Mandhar in Chhattisgarh (Wet process)

Akaltara in Chhattisgarh (Dry process)

Neemuch in Madhya Pradesh (Dry process)

Okhla Industrial Area in Delhi (Grinding unit; produces around 5 million MT

of cement annually)

Charkhgi in Dadri Haryana (semi-dry process)

Rajban in Himachal Pradesh (Dry process)

Bokajan in Assam (Dry process)

The Kurkunta cement plant was established in the year 1972. It is located at

Kurkunta which is situated about 60 Kms from Kalaburgi, 150 Kms from

Hyderabad and about 5 Kms from Kurkunta Railway Station. The cement plant

has dry process klin having clinker capacity of 600 TPD. The limestone

requirement of Kurkunta cement plant is mostly met from Karigatta limestone

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Correspondence Address of the Applicant:

M/s Cement Corporation of India Limited

Core- V, Scope Complex, 7 Lodhi Road,

New Delhi – 110003

Telephone No. -011-24365358

Email: [email protected]

1.4 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT AND ITS IMPORTANCE TO THE COUNTRY

& REGION

1.4.1 Brief Description of the Project

The Karigatta Limestone Mine, over an extent of 119.64 Ha of lease no 2015 in S

No. 489/1 of village- Injepalli & Sedam of Sedam (T) in Kalaburgi District of

Karnataka was granted in favor of M/s Cement Corporation of India vide

no.CI/69/EMI/1965/ dated 04/12/1965. The same was executed on 3.05.1966.

The Government of Karnataka has first renewed the mining lease from 03-05-

1986 to 27-06-1996 in favor of M/s Cement Corporation of India. The same was

executed on 21-05-1986.The copy of lease deed is annexed herewith as

Annexure- II.

The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act 2015

came into force 12.01.2015.Vide Gazette of India dated 03.12.2015. (Mining by

Government Company) Rules, 2015 was enforced under tenure of the mining

leases for minerals granted to a govt. company before 12.01.2015 shall be

granted for a period of 50 years from the 1st grant, which was expired on

03.05.2016.

The Mining operation was stopped from November 1998 due to company

financial/operational crises as decided by the M/s Cement Corporation of India.

The Govt. of Karnataka has renewed the mining lease as requested by Cement

Corporation of India Limited, Sedam taluka, Kalaburgi district, Karnataka, vide

letter dated 18.04.03. Renewal license for Sedam Taluka village Injepalli and

Sedam area of 119.64 Ha for extraction of Limestone vide letter no.

Min/Geo/Land/82/11-12 dated 03.02.2012. The copy of renewal letter of mine is

enclosed in Annexure –III.

The company has applied for Environmental Clearance for proposed production

capacity 1.0 MTPA of limestone and Term of Reference (TOR) issued by the EAC,

MoEF&CC, New Delhi vide its Letter No. J-11015/112/2018-IA.II (M) dated 30th

August, 2019.

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The description of project is given in Table 1.1

Table 1.1: Brief Description of Project

S. No. Details Description

1. Nature Mining of Limestone

2. Size Proposed Mining Capacity is 1.0 MTPA

3. Mining Lease Area 119.64 Hect.

4. Location Survey No. 489/1, Near Village: Injepalli &

Sedam, Taluka: Sedam, District: Karnataka

5. Project Cost Rs. 3.6 Crore

6. Project Proponent Cement Corporation of India Ltd.

1.4.2 Importance of Project to the Country and the Region




Kurkunta, Karnataka. This Plant was commissioned in the year 1972. This plant

had played key role in the development of the area by providing suitable

livelihood to the local inhabitants. The cement based limestone mining industry

contributes significantly to the State Gross Domestic Product and provides

employment to thousands of workers directly or indirectly.

India has lot of potential for development in the infrastructure and construction

sector and the cement sector is expecting a large growth. Some of the recent

major government initiatives such as development of 98 smart cities are

expected to provide major boost to the cement sector and thereby to limestone

mining sector.

1.5 ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE

This project falls under “category A” as per MoEF&CC Notification, Because of

mining lease being more than 100 Ha. Hence Form-1, proposed ToR and

Feasibility report were submitted to EAC, MoEF&CC for prescribing ToR for

preparartion of EIA/EMP report. The Environmental Clearance process for the

proposed mining project will comprise a maximum of three stages. These stages

in sequential order as:

Stage (1) – Scoping

Stage (2) – Public Consultation

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1.6 TERM OF REFERENCE (TOR)

The report is in compliance with the Terms of Reference (TOR) issued by the EAC,

MoEF&CC, New Delhi vide its letter no. J-11015/112/2018-IA.II (M) dated 30th

August, 2019. The pointwise compliance to the terms of reference is given in

Table 1.2.

Table 1.2: Compliance of Terms of Reference

S. No. Terms of Reference Compliance

1. Year-wise production details since 1993-94

should be given, clearly stating the highest

production achieved in any one year prior to

1993-94. It may also be categorically informed

whether there had been any increase in

production after the EIA Notification 1994

came into force, w.r.t. the highest production

achieved prior to1994. The production details

need to submit since inception of mine duly

authenticated by Department of Mines &

Geology, State Government.

Year-wise production details have

been given in Table 2.1 in Section-2.2

of Chapter-2, indicating highest

targeted production of 102278 TPA

of limestone in the year 1997-98.

After EIA notification, 2006 came into

force; the mine operation is closed

since year 1999 till date.

2. A copy of the document in support of the fact

that the proponent is the rightful lessee of the

mine.

Mining lease grant order, mining

lease deed, approved mine plan has

been issued in favor of lessee. A

copy of renewal lease deed of

119.64 hectare area as fact as

attached as Annexure No. III.

3. All documents including approved mine plan,

EIA and Public Hearing should be compatible

with one another in terms of the mine lease

area, production levels, waste generation and

its management, mining technology etc. and

should be in the name of the lessee.

The proponent name and other

technical details such as M.L. area,

Production capacity, quantity of

waste and its management and

mining technology in mine plan and

EIA, etc., are compatible with one

another.

4. All corner coordinates of the mine lease area,

superimposed on a High Resolution

Imagery/Toposheet, topographic sheet,

geomorphology and geology of the area

should be provided. Such an Imagery of the

proposed area should clearly show the land

use and other ecological features of the study

area (core and buffer zone).

Corner coordinates of the lease area

superimposed in Satellite image and

co-ordinates are given as Fig No –

2.3 in Chapter - 2.

5. Information should be provided in Survey of

India Toposheet in 1:50,000 scale indicating

geological map of the area, geomorphology

of land forms of the area, existing minerals and

mining history of the area, important water

Survey of India Toposheet showing

the land form, important water

bodies, streams, rivers and other

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bodies, streams and rivers and soil

characteristics.

6. Details about the land proposed for mining

activities should be given with information as to

whether mining conforms to the land use policy

of the State; land diversion for mining should

have approval from State land use board or

the concerned authority.

The entire mine lease area of 119.64

Hectares is private patta lands

owned by CCI.

7. It should be clearly stated whether the

proponent Company has a well laid down

Environment Policy approved by its Board of

Directors? If so, it may be spelt out in the EIA

Report with description of the prescribed

operating process/procedures to bring into

focus any infringement/deviation/violation of

the environmental or forest norms/ conditions?

The hierarchical system or administrative order

of the Company to deal with the

environmental issues and for ensuring

compliance with the EC conditions may also

be given. The system of reporting of non-

compliances / violations of environmental

norms to the Board of Directors of the

Company and/or shareholders or stakeholders

at large, may also be detailed in the proposed

safeguard measures in each case should also

be provided.

Yes, CCI have a well laid down

approved

Environment Policy to identify any

deviation or violation of required

Environmental standards / norms

and take proper action. Also

Environmental Management Cell will

be in place for effective monitoring

and to ensure the implementation of

various environmental control

measures effectively and to oversee

various environmental management

schemes for air quality control, water

quality status, noise level control,

plantation programmes, social

development schemes, etc. in the

mines and the same is detailed in,

Chapter VI.

8. Issues relating to Mine Safety, including

subsidence study in case of underground

mining and slope study in case of open cast

mining, blasting study etc. should be detailed.

The proposed safeguard measures in each

case should also be provided.

Mining will be carried out by

mechanized opencast method with

drilling and blasting as per mining

plan/ Scheme with Progressive Mine

Closure Plan approved by Indian

Bureau of Mines.

Subsidence factor does not apply to

this project, as it is an opencast

mining.

Blasting and vibration study details

are given in Para 2.8.1 of Chapter- 2.

Various risks likely to arise due to

mining activities and the safeguard

measures are detailed in Para 7.3 of

Chapter 7.

9. The study area will comprise of 10 km zone

around the mine lease from lease periphery

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and the data contained in the EIA such as

waste generation etc. should be for the life of

the mine / lease period.

10 km radial distance from the

periphery of the lease area (Fig No -

3.1).

Data given in the report for

limestone, waste etc., is for the life of

the mine.

10 Land use of the study area delineating forest

area, agricultural land, grazing land, wildlife

sanctuary, national park, migratory routes of

fauna, water bodies, human settlements and

other ecological features should be indicated.

Land use plan of the mine lease area should

be prepared to encompass preoperational,

operational and post operational phases and

submitted. Impact, if any, of change of land

use should be given.

A map delineating all the features

such as Forests, Agricultural Land,

Grazing Land, Wildlife Sanctuary and

National Parks etc. has been

prepared and given in Figure- 3.9 of

Chapter-3.

Land use classification of 10km radius

study area around the mine site, is as

given in Table-3.11 of Chapter-3.

As per Approved Mine Plan, Land

use pattern for existing and Post-

operational phases is given in Table-

3.12 & 3.13 of Chapter-3.

11. Details of the land for any Over Burden Dumps

outside the mine lease, such as extent of land

area, distance from mine lease, its land use,

R&R issues, if any, should be given.

Since there is no overburden, no

mine development work & no O.B.

ratio was envisaged during the

period under review.

12. A Certificate from the Competent Authority in

the State Forest Department should be

provided, confirming the involvement of forest

land, if any, in the project area. In the event of

any contrary claim by the Project Proponent

regarding the status of forests, the site may be

inspected by the State Forest Department

along with the Regional Office of the Ministry to

ascertain the status of forests, based on which,

the Certificate in this regard as mentioned

above be issued. In all such cases, it would be

desirable for representative of the State Forest

Department to assist the Expert Appraisal

Committees.

There is no forest land involved in the

mine lease.

13. Status of forestry clearance for the broken up

area and virgin forestland involved in the

Project including deposition of net present

value (NPV) and compensatory afforestation

(CA) should be indicated. A copy of the

forestry clearance should also be furnished.

Forest clearance is not applicable in

this case as there is no forest land

involved.

14. Implementation status of recognition of forest

rights under the Scheduled Tribes and other

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Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of

Forest Rights) Act, 2006 should be indicated.

15. The vegetation in the RF / PF areas in the study

area, with necessary details, should be given.

The vegetation in the RF/PF area is

given in Section-3.11 of Chapter-3 of

EIA report and a detailed list of Flora

is attached as Annexure–VIII.

16. A study shall be got done to ascertain the

impact of the Mining Project on wildlife of the

study area and details furnished. Impact of the

project on the wildlife in the surrounding and

any other protected area and accordingly,

detailed mitigative measures required, should

be worked out with cost implications and

submitted.

All necessary mitigative measures will

be

Implemented to ensure no impact

on the study area.

The study of flora & fauna has been

done in core as well as in buffer

zone; no negative impact on wildlife

of surrounding area has been

anticipated as the mining will be

confined to core zone only.

Biological study is given in

Chapter-3, of EIA/EMP report.

17. Location of National Parks, Sanctuaries,

Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife Corridors, Ramsar

site Tiger/Elephant Reserves/(existing as well as

proposed), if any, within 10 km of the mine

lease should be clearly indicated, supported

by a location map duly authenticated by Chief

Wildlife Warden. Necessary clearance, as may

be applicable to such projects due to proximity

of the ecologically sensitive areas as

mentioned above, should be obtained from

the Standing Committee of National Board of

Wildlife and copy furnished.

No ecologically sensitive features like

National parks, Sanctuaries, Wildlife

corridors, biosphere parks, etc., in

core or buffer zone of the project.

18. A detailed biological study of the study area

[core zone and buffer zone (10 km radius of the

periphery of the mine lease)] shall be carried

out. Details of flora and fauna, endangered,

endemic and RET Species duly authenticated,

separately for core and buffer zone should be

furnished based on such primary field survey,

clearly indicating the Schedule of the fauna

present. In case of

any scheduled-I fauna found in the study area,

the necessary plan along with budgetary

provisions for their conservation should be

prepared in consultation with State Forest and

Wildlife Department and details furnished.

Necessary allocation of funds for implementing

the same should be made as part of the

A detailed study of flora and fauna

composition in the core and buffer

zone of the project has been made

through primary field surveys. The

details are furnished in Para 3.11,

Chapter -3.

As per primary field surveys of flora &

Fauna, there is no endangered,

endemic, Schedule –I Specie within

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project cost.

19. Proximity to Areas declared as ‘Critically

Polluted’ or the Project areas likely to come

under the ‘Aravali Range’, (attracting court

restrictions for mining operations), should also

be indicated and where so required,

clearance certifications from the prescribed

Authorities, such as the SPCB or State Mining

Dept. Should be secured and furnished to the

effect that the proposed mining activities

could be considered.

Not Applicable, No Critically Polluted

areas as notified by the Central

Pollution Control Board are located

within 10 km from the boundary of

mining lease.

The mining lease area does not fall

under ‘Aravali Range’.

20. Similarly, for coastal Projects, A CRZ map duly

authenticated by one of the authorized

agencies demarcating LTL. HTL, CRZ area,

location of the mine lease w.r.t CRZ, coastal

features such as mangroves, if any, should be

furnished. (Note: The Mining Projects falling

under CRZ would also need to obtain approval

of the concerned Coastal Zone Management

Authority).

Not Applicable, The project does not

attract clearance from Coastal

Regulation Zone Management

Authority

21. R&R Plan/compensation details for the Project

Affected People (PAP) should be furnished.

While preparing the R&R Plan, the relevant

State/National Rehabilitation & Resettlement

Policy should be kept in view. In respect of SCs

/STs and other weaker sections of the society in

the study area, a need based sample survey,

family-wise, should be undertaken to assess

their requirements, and action programmes

prepared and submitted accordingly,

integrating the sectoral programmes of line

departments of the State

Government. It may be clearly brought out

whether the village(s) located in the mine

lease area will be shifted or not. The issues

relating to shifting of village(s) including their

R&R and socio-economic aspects should be

discussed in the Report.

As per the Socio-Economic Survey,

no R&R Plan is envisaged; as there is

no displacement of people from

their respective areas.

22. One season (non-monsoon) [i.e. March - May

(Summer Season); October - December (post

monsoon season); December - February

(winter season)] primary baseline data on

ambient air quality as per CPCB Notification of

2009, water quality, noise level, soil and flora

and fauna shall be collected and the AAQ

and other data so compiled presented date-

wise in the EIA and EMP Report. Site-specific

The baseline data on micro-

meteorology, ambient air quality,

Water quality, noise level, soil and

flora & fauna are collected during

Summer Season (March 2019 – May

2019) and detailed in Para 3.5 to 3.12

of Chapter-3.

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meteorological data should also be collected.

The location of the monitoring stations should

be such as to represent whole of the study

area and justified keeping in view the pre-

dominant downwind direction and location of

sensitive receptors. There should be at least

one monitoring station within 500 m of the mine

lease in the pre-dominant downwind direction.

The mineralogical composition of PM10,

particularly for free silica, should be given.

taking into account of pre-dominant

downwind direction and location of

sensitive receptors.

Free silica composition in PM10

sample has been done and the

values are found to be Below

Detectable Limit (DL – 0.97mg/m3)

which is well within the prescribed

limit of 5.0 mg/m3.

23. Air quality modeling should be carried out for

prediction of impact of the project on the air

quality of the area. It should also take into

account the impact of movement of vehicles

for transportation of mineral. The details of the

model used and input parameters used for

modeling should be provided. The air quality

contours may be shown on a location map

clearly indicating the location of the site,

location of sensitive receptors, if any, and the

habitation. The wind roses showing pre-

dominant wind direction may also be

indicated on the map.

Air quality modeling is carried out for

prediction of impact of the project

on the air quality of the area. The

same is presented under Para 4.2

and its sub- Para, of Chapter – 4.

Predicted maximum ground level

concentration of PM10 & NOx is

shown in Fig No - 4.1 & 4.2 and Table

No. 4.5 & 4.6.

24. The water requirement for the Project, its

availability and source should be furnished. A

detailed water balance should also be

provided. Fresh water requirement for the

Project should be indicated.

Water requirement for the project is

22 KLD. Water for domestic purpose

will be sourced the existing facility in

nearby mining lease, whereas water

for dust suppression and greenbelt

development will be sourced from

water stored in pit in adjoining

operative lease. Water Balance is

given in Table 2-17 & Fig No. 2.14, of

Chapter -2.

25. Necessary clearance from the Competent

Authority for drawl of requisite quantity of water

for the Project should be provided.

About 18 KLD water is required for

dust suppression and green belt

development, which will be made

available from pit water and about 2

KLD drinking water will purchase from

dug well nearby villagers. So, no

question of clearance arises.

26. Description of water conservation measures

proposed to be adopted in the Project should

be given. Details of rainwater harvesting

proposed in the Project, if any, should be

provided.

The detailed method of water

conservation is given in Section

10.3.4, on Chapter -10.

The area will be covered with

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topography to meet the garland

drains in existence in the adjoining

ML area and in turn will be collected

at the rain water harvesting pond

already in existence.

27. Impact of the Project on the water quality,

both surface and groundwater, should be

assessed and necessary safeguard measures, if

any required, should be provided.

The impact on water quality on both

surface and ground water is

negligible as Limestone mining

activity does not generate any

waste-water.

28. Based on actual monitored data, it may clearly

be shown whether working will intersect

groundwater. Necessary data and

documentation in this regard may be

provided. In case the working will intersect

groundwater table, a detailed Hydro

Geological Study should be undertaken and

Report furnished. The Report inter-alia, shall

include details of the aquifers present and

impact of mining activities on these aquifers.

Necessary permission from Central Ground

Water Authority for working below ground

water and for pumping of ground water should

also be obtained and copy furnished.

Limestone mining is proposed by

mechanized opencast method with

drilling and blasting. At present the

depth of the mine is 23m in pit 1 and

the maximum depth at the end of

scheme period (2nd Year) will be 20

m. The groundwater level is 22-25 m

below surface level. Hence, mining

will not intersect the Groundwater

table. It is detailed in Section-2.16 of

Chapter-2 with working depth,

groundwater table data.

29. Details of any stream, seasonal or otherwise,

passing through the lease area and

modification / diversion proposed, if any, and

the impact of the same on the hydrology

should be.

There are no streams or any surface

water course passing through the

lease area.

30. Information on site elevation, working depth,

groundwater table etc. Should be provided

both in AMSL and BGL. A schematic diagram

may also be provided for the same.

Information on site elevation,

working depth, groundwater table

has been given in Table-2.18 &

schematic diagram has been shown

in Figure-2.15 of Chapter-2.

31. A time bound Progressive Greenbelt

Development Plan shall be prepared in a

tabular form (indicating the linear and

quantitative coverage, plant species and time

frame) and submitted, keeping in mind, the

same will have to be executed up front on

commencement of the Project. Phase-wise

plan of plantation and compensatory

afforestation should be charted clearly

indicating the area to be covered under

plantation and the species to be planted. The

details of plantation already done should be

given. The plant species selected for green belt

Greenbelt development plan is give

in Section 10.3.6 of Chapter -10.

Green belt will be developed by

planting

Indigenous/native plant species.

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should have greater ecological value and

should be of good utility value to the local

population with emphasis on local and native

species and the species which are tolerant to

pollution.

32. Impact on local transport infrastructure due to

the Project should be indicated. Projected

increase in truck traffic as a result of the Project

in the present road network (including those

outside the Project area) should be worked

out, indicating whether it is capable of

handling the incremental load. Arrangement

for improving the infrastructure, if

contemplated (including action to be taken by

other agencies such as State Government)

should be covered. Project Proponent shall

conduct Impact of Transportation study as per

Indian Road Congress Guidelines.

Transportation of Limestone is

proposed by trucks/dumpers. Existing

road network will be sufficient and

able to handle the increased load.

Approx. 20 trips per day will be

generated due to proposed project;

however these trips will be

transported through the internal haul

roads of mine and existing approach

road through nearby lease leading

to cement plant, as the proposed

project is for supply of raw material

to cement plant no additional traffic

will be generated in public road.

33. Details of the onsite shelter and facilities to be

provided to the mine workers should be

included in the EIA Report.

Infrastructure facilities like site office,

first aid room, rest room and canteen

cum rest shed and site service will be

provided at quarrying site.

34. Conceptual post mining land use and

Reclamation and Restoration of mined out

areas (with plans and with adequate number

of sections) should be given in the EIA report.

Details of post-mining land-use are

given in Section-2.13 of Chapter-2.

35. Occupational Health impacts of the Project

should be anticipated and the proposed

preventive measures spelt out in detail. Details

of pre-placement medical examination and

periodical medical examination schedules

should be incorporated in the EMP. The project

specific occupational health mitigation

measures with required facilities proposed in

the mining area may be detailed.

Elaborate details in this respect are

furnished in Para 10.3 and its Sub

Para 10.3.7 in Chapter -10.

36. Public health implications of the Project and

related activities for the population in the

impact zone should be systematically

evaluated and the proposed remedial

measures should be detailed along with

budgetary allocations.

In this project Occupational health

surveillance program for employees

will be carried out in compliance to

Mines Act, 1952 & Rules 1955, mines

conference of safety promotions.

Elaborate details in this respect are

furnished in Para 10.3.7 & Table -10.3

in Chapter -10, indicating pubic

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related activities for the population

in the impact zone.

37. Measures of socio economic significance and

influence to the local community proposed to

be provided by the Project Proponent should

be indicated. As far as possible, quantitative

dimensions may be given with time frames for

implementation.

Cement Corporation of India Limited

has implemented good corporate

social responsibility activities (CSR)

around their project site. The

proponent has spent about approx.

Rs. 20 lakhs under various CSR

activities from the year 2016 – 2019.

The details are given in Para 4.7 in

Chapter – 8 and Para 10.3.5 in

Chapter -10.

38. Detailed environmental management plan

(EMP) to mitigate the environmental impacts

which, should inter-alia include the impacts of

change of land use, loss of agricultural and

grazing land, if any, occupational health

impacts besides other impacts specific to the

proposed Project.

EMP is given in Chapter10

39. Public Hearing points raised and commitment

of the Project Proponent on the same along

with time bound Action Plan with budgetary

provisions to implement the same should be

provided and also incorporated in the final

EIA/EMP Report of the Project.

It will be incorporated after public

hearing

40. Details of litigation pending against the project,

if any, with direction /order passed by any

Court of Law against the Project should be

given.

No litigation is pending against the

project

41. The cost of the Project (capital cost and

recurring cost) as well as the cost towards

implementation of EMP should be clearly spelt

out.

The total estimated cost of the

project is Rs. 360 Lakhs. Towards EMP

measures Rs. 14.4 Lakhs is spent

under capital cost. Besides, Rs.5.76

Lakhs per annum will be spent under

recurring cost.

The cost of project and EMP cost has

been given in Section-10.5 of

Chapter-10.

42. A Disaster Management Plan shall be prepared

and included in the EIA/EMP Report.

Disaster Management and Risk

Assessment Plan has been prepared

and incorporated in Chapter-7.

43. Benefits of the Project if the Project is

implemented should be spelt out. The benefits

of the Project shall clearly indicate

environmental, social, economic, employment

potential, etc.

Project benefits are given in

Chapter-8.

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Corporate Environmental Responsibility (CER)

shall be as per Ministry's O.M No 22-65/2017-IA.

II (M) dated 01.05.2018 and the action plan on

the activities proposed under CER shall be

submitted at the time of appraisal of the

project included in the EIA/EMP Report.

per the TOR point No. 44, 1.0%

project cost is to be marked for

Corporate Enterprise Responsibility

(CER) based on local need.

Accordingly, Rs. Detailed Action

plan with budgetary allocation will

be prepared against Points raised in

Public hearing.

45. The Action Plan on the compliance of the

recommendations of the CAG as per Ministry's

Circular No. J-11013/71/2016-IA.I (M), dated

25.10.2017 needs to be submitted at the time

of appraisal of the project and included in the

EIA/EMP Report.

Complied

46. Compliance of the Ministry’s Office

Memorandum No. F: 3-50/2017-IA.III (Pt.), dated

30.05.2018 on the judgment of Hon’ble

Supreme Court, dated the 2nd August, 2017 in

Writ Petition (Civil) No. 114 of 2014 in the matter

of Common Cause versus Union of India needs

to be submitted and included in the EIA/EMP

Report.

Complied

47. Besides the above, the below mentioned

general points are also to be followed: -

a. All documents to be properly referenced with

index and continuous page numbering.

All documents are properly

referenced with index and

continuous page numbering

b. Where data are presented in the Report

especially in Tables, the period in which the

data were collected and the sources should

be indicated.

Complied

c. Project Proponent shall enclose all the

analysis/testing reports of water, air, soil, noise

etc. using the MoEF&CC/NABL accredited

laboratories. All the original analysis/testing

reports should be available during appraisal of

the Project.

Data of Air, soil and noise are given

in Chapter-3.

d. Where the documents provided are in a

language other than English, an English

translation should be provided.

Complied

e. The Questionnaire for environmental appraisal

of mining projects as devised earlier by the

Ministry shall also be filled and submitted.

Please refer Annexure - XI

f. While preparing the EIA report, the instructions

for the Proponents and instructions for the

Consultants issued by MoEF vide O.M. No. J-

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which are available on the website of this

Ministry, should be followed.

g. Changes, if any made in the basic scope and

project parameters (as submitted in Form-I and

the PFR for securing the TOR) should be

brought to the attention of MoEF&CC with

reasons for such changes and permission

should be sought, as the TOR may also have to

be altered. Post Public Hearing changes in

structure and content of the draft EIA/EMP

(other than modifications arising out of the P.H.

process) will entail conducting the PH again

with the revised documentation.

Will be complied in case of any

changes

h. As per the circular no. J-11011/618/2010-IA. II (I)

dated 30.5.2012, certified report of the status of

compliance of the conditions stipulated in the

environment clearance for the existing

operations of the project, should be obtained

from the Regional Office of Ministry of

Environment, Forest and Climate Change, as

may be applicable.

This is case fresh granted lease and

no EC has been granted yet.

i. The EIA report should also include (i) surface

plan of the area indicating contours of main

topographic features, drainage and mining

area, (ii) geological maps and sections and (iii)

Sections of the mine pit and external dumps, if

any, clearly showing the land features of the

adjoining area.

Mining plan is attached as

Annexure- XII

1.7 POST ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE MONITORING

Environmental Monitoring Program shall be implemented for the proposed

mining operations in post environmental clearance phase also. Environmental

monitoring program include (i) Environmental Surveillance (ii) Analysis &

Interpretation of Data (iii) Prepartation of reports to support environmental

management system and (iv) Compliance of EC time to time. A comprehensive

environmental surveillance shall be carried out by the project proponet.

Monitoring report will be directly sent to the regulatory authorities. The monitoring

data genertaed on routine basis shall serve as tools for:

(i) Enviromental status of the area

(ii) Performance of the environmental protection measures

(iii) Overall effectiveness of EMP. The monitoring program also includes the

action plan in case of emergency, so that appropriate measure may be

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1.8 GENERIC STRUCTURE OF THE REPORT

The EIA Report presents the existing baseline scenario, assessment and

evaluation of the environmental impacts that may arise during the construction

and operation period. Following impact prediction, required mitigation

measures and Environmental Monitoring Plan have been formulated. The

content of the remainder part of the report is as follows:

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Project Description

Chapter 3: Description of the Environment

Chapter 4: Pollution Sources, Impact Prediction & Impact Assessment

Chapter 5: Specific Studies

Chapter 6: Environment Monitoring Program

Chapter 7: Additional Studies

Chapter 8: Project Benefits

Chapter 9: Environmental Management Plan

Chapter 10: Summary & Conclusion

Chapter 11: Disclosure of Consultant

1.9 COST OF THE PROJECT

The total cost of project is estimated as Rs. 360 Lakhs

1.10 STATUS & STAGE OF REGULATORY CLEARANCES

Regulatory Clearance Status

Mining Plan with

Progressive Mine Closure

Plan

Approved by Indian Bureau of Mines, Bangalore

vides Letter No. 279/333/92/BNG Dtd. 22/03/2019.

Terms of Reference Issued by MoEF&CC vide letter no. J-

11015/112/2018-IA.II (M) dated 30th August, 2019.

Public Consultation Draft EIA/EMP report was submitted to KSPCB and

public hearing / consultation process held on

11.09.2020.

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2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1 ABOUT THE PROJECT






village Injepalli & Sedam, Sedam taluka in Kalaburgi district of Karnataka. Total

cost of the proposed project is Rs. 360 lakhs.

2.2 TYPE OF THE PROJECT

The subject project is a mining project. CCI proposes to limestone production of

Karigatta limestone mine about production capacity of 1.0 MTPA to meet the

limestone requirement of Cement Plant located away by approx. 5.0 km from

mine site.

Life of the mine @ keeping max 1.0 million Tonnes per annum of production for

the mineral reserves of 50.79 million tonnes would be 51 years. The mining lease

was executed on 03.05.1996.

The year-wise production details since year 1993-94 from these leases are given

in Table 2.1.

Table 2.1: Year-wise Production Details

Year Production Quantity (Tonnes)

1993-94 39680

1994-95 42180

1995-96 50510

1996-97 20117

1997-98 102278

1998-99 48480

1999-2000 to 2018-19 Nil

2.3 LOCATION OF THE PROJECT

The Karigatta Limestone Mine, over an extent of 119.64 Ha falls within the Survey

of India G.T Sheet No. 56 G/04 & 56 G/08, Injepalli & Sedam village, Sedam

Taluka, Kalaburgi district, Karnataka State. The geographical location of the

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Table 2.2: Coordinates of Mine Site

Pillars Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 17° 9'07.10"N 77°19'54.35"E

B 17° 9'09.80"N 77°20'12.80"E

C 17° 8'57.02"N 77°20'26.65"E

D 17° 8'50.43"N 77°20'49.93"E

E 17° 8'27.62"N 77°20'43.28"E

F 17° 8'29.21"N 77°20'34.71"E

G 17° 8'16.03"N 77°20'31.74"E

H 17° 8'17.17"N 77°20'27.03"E

I 17° 8'27.45"N 77°20'32.34"E

J 17° 8'30.61"N 77°20'29.95"E

K 17° 8'29.80"N 77°20'21.85"E

L 17° 8'30.52"N 77°20'15.40"E

M 17° 8'46.90"N 77°20'08.95"E

N 17° 8'50.75"N 77°20'01.03"E

The average altitude of ML area is about 438-493 m above MSL.

Fig-2.1 shows the location of the ML area. Proposed mine site is located near

Village Injepalli about 6.0 km far from Sedam. SH-10 is passing ~ 1.0 km from the

said mine. The village habitation in Injepalli is about 2.5 km towards West of this

mine. The Kurgunta cement plant of Company is at Kurgunta at a distance of 5

km from Mine Site and along SH-10. Distance of some important features from

the mine site is given below in Table 2.3. Key map showing the location of various

features around the ML area is shown in Fig-2.2.

Table 2.3: Aerial Distance of Important Features from Mine Site in km with

Direction

Features Name Aerial Distance

Airport Rajiv Gandhi International

Airport

115 km; E

Railway Lines Kurgunta R.S 5.0 km; NNE

National Highway Nil Nil

State Highway SH-10

SH-122

SH-15

1.0 km; S

2.3 km; W

6.6 km; NW

Densely Populated or

Built up area

Sedam Town 5.7 km; NW

The proposed project lies within the interstate boundary of Telangana and

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All Corner coordinates of the ML Area superimposed on Google sheet is

enclosed as Fig-2.3. Salient locational features of ML Area given in Table – 2.4

and Fig-2.5 show the study area 10 km radius around the ML Area.

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Fig 2.3: All Corner Coordinates of the Mining Lease Area

Table 2.4: Salient Features of the Mine Site

Features Details

Altitude 438-493 m above MSL

Latitude (N) &

Longitude (E)

17° 9' 9.80" N to 17° 8' 16.3" N

77° 20' 49.93" E to 77° 19' 54.35" E




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Village, Tehsil,

District, State

Sedam and Injepalli, Sedam, Kalaburgi, Karnataka

Max. Temp., 0C 37

Min. Temp., 0C 27

Relative Humidity, % 36-46

Annual Rainfall, mm 886 mm

Topography The topography around the mining lease area is slightly

undulating with a northerly gentle gradient.

Nearest Water Bodies Within lease area

Nearest Highway S.H. – 10, 1.60 km, SW

Nearest Railway

Station

Kurgunta R.S., 5.30 km, NE

Nearby Industries Birla Shakti Cement Plant, 4.30 km, W

Nearest Village Injepalli, 2.60 km, W

Nearest Town Kurgunta, 4.60 km, NNE

Inter-State Boundary Karnataka – Telangana, 3.40 km, ENE

Nearest Airport Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (Hyderabad), 115 km, E

Nearby Forest Mailwar R.F., 6.90 km, ESE

Historical Places Malkhed Fort, 20 .00 km, WNW Note: All distances mentioned in the above table are aerial distances

Fig 2.4: Topographical Map showing 10 km Radius




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Fig 2.5: Photographs of the ML Area

2.4 Details of Mine Operations

2.4.1 Salient Features of Limestone Mine

Mine development and extraction of limestone at the desired capacity will

commence after getting Environmental Clearance (EC) from MoEF&CC, New

Delhi and Consent to Establish and Consent to Operate from Karnataka State

Pollution Control Board (KSPCB). The salient features of the mine lease area are

presented in Table- 2.5.

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17° 9' 9.80" N to 17° 8' 16.3" N

77° 20' 49.93" E to 77° 19' 54.35" E



land


7. Expected life of mine 51 years @ keeping max 1.0 MTPA

production/ annum






(Limestone: OB)

1.0 : 0.1


period)

444 MSL















Source: Mine Plan

2.4.2 Details of Land Use in ML Area

The total ML areas of 119.64 ha, for which approval have been obtained from

Karnataka government. The type of mine land is given in Table-2.6 and land use

pattern of mine lease is given in Table-2.7.

Table 2.6: Status of Land

S. No. Type of Land Area in Ha

1. Forest land --

2. Govt. land – Waste --

3. Govt. land – Grazing --

4. Pvt. Agriculture Irrigated land --

5. Pvt. Agriculture Non- Irrigated

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Total 119.64

Source: Mine Plan

Table 2.7: Existing Landuse Pattern (In Ha)

S. No. Particulars Present Land use

1. Area under mining 11.72

2. Storage for Top Soil Nil

3. Waste Dump Site Nil

4. Mineral Storage Nil

5. Infrastructure – Workshop,

Administrative Building etc.

0.50

6. Roads 1.19

7. Railway Nil

8. Other to specify (Plantation) 0.10

9. Magazine 0.03

Sub Total 13.54

Area Remained Untouched 106.1

Total Area 119.64

Source: Mine Plan

2.4.3 Topography and Drainage

The topography around the mining lease area is slightly undulating with a

northerly gentle gradient. Within the mining lease area, the limestone deposit lies

in the form of dome shaped hill having slopes all around. The maximum RL in the

lease area is 493.29 above MSL at the top of the Karigatta hill and the minimum

RL is 438.00 m in the north- west part. The surface plan showing all the surface

features of ML area has been prepared and is show in Fig-2.6.

The drainage is generally radial in nature in the mining lease area due to the

topography control. Minor streams existing in the mining lease area seasonal with

surface flow restricted to the rainy season only. The important river in the area is

Kagna which is a perennial stream flowing about 8-10 kms north of the lease

area. Another small river called Kamlavati flows from south to north about 3 kms

from the ML area. No PWD road passes through the lease area. The drainage

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Fig 2.6: Surface Plan of ML




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Fig 2.7: Drainage Map

2.5 GEOLOGY

2.5.1 Regional Geology

The area around Kurkunta is mainly occupied by the rocks of Bhima series. It is

considered equivalent to Kurnool of the Lower vindhyans.

The regional general stratigraphic succession is as follows:

Table 2.8: Regional Stratigraphic Sequence of the Rock

Cuddapah Basin Bhima Basin

I Upper ---- ----

Vindhayan System I Middle ---- ----

I Lower Kurnool System Bhima Series

--------------------------------Eparchean Unconformity------------------------------

Mahadevan (1946) has classified the Bhima Series

Dharwar System

Upper ( 550ft) Black blue and purple shale’s with local sandstone at the

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Middle (450 ft) Creamy, grey, bluish and buff limestone and flaggy

limestone.

Lower (350 ft) Sandstones and green and purple shale’s

The bottom beds are conglomeritic while the top most bed is

calcareous

Bhima Series

Middle Bhima Series Upper Band : Pink limestone with fawn patches and a chart

horizon

Middle Band: light grey to fawn limestone.

Lower Band : Grey Limestone

Lower Bhima Series Interbedded limestone and purple shale

2.5.2 Local Geology

The area within the mining lease area falls in the middle Bhima Series. The rock

sequence based on geological investigation has been established as follow.

Middle Bhima Series Upper Band Pink limestone with fawn patches

and a chert horizon

Middle Band Light grey to fawn limestone

Lower Band Grey Limestone

Lower Bhima Series Inter bedded limestone and purple shale

Lithological Characteristics of various rock formations occurring in the mining

lease area are given below.

Purple Shale:

The shale is not exposed in the mining lease area but outcrop 1km to its east. This

is the lower most formation of the lower bhimas, thickness of these shales horizon

was depth 20 to 41 meters. The average thickness of shale was 20 meters were

established based on the core drills. The shale is fine grinned and purple in color.

Its upper contact is gradational with over line inter bedded limestone and shale.

The Limestone depth persistence was proved under the statutory rules.

Interbedded Limestone and Shale:

This horizon is only a gradational faces between the shale of lower bhimas and

limestone of the middle bhimas and is not a formation by itself. This Horizon is not

encountered in the mining lease area. It has been encountered in all boreholes

drills in the three leases. It consists of alternate layers of limestone and purple

shale. This is not suitable for cement manufactured.

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This is a thin band of limestone lying between the interbedded limestone and

shale horizon and the overlying lower band limestone. This formation is not

exposed in the mining lease area and is found in the bore holes drill in the area.

Lower Band Limestone:

This is the major Cement grade limestone band in the mining lease area and vast

regional distribution. This band is encountered in the entire three leases. In lease

number 1339 & 1880 (Lease II and III) it occurs under soil covered whereas in

lease No.2015 (Lease – 1). It is partly exposed and partly under the middle band

limestone. The limestone is medium to fine grained and grey in color. Bedding

joints and stylolites are found in this band because of which the rocks break

along the bedding planes on blasting.

Middle Band Limestone:

This band overlies the lower band and is distinguished from the lower band by its

color and chemical composition. It is light grey to fawn in color and is harder

than the lower band limestone. This band is found in lease –I only and has

outcrops on the hill slopes. A very small portion of it extends into the southern

part of lease-III. This is a low grade limestone and cannot be used directly for

cement manufacture and needs blending.

Upper Band Limestone:

This band is the upper most horizons and occurs on top of the Karigatta hill in

lease-I in the form of a capping. The limestone of this band is fine grained and

pink in color with fawn patches. The limestone is cement grade.

Black Cotton soil:

Most part of the mining lease area is covered by a thin layer of black cotton soil.

The black cotton soil has a thickness ranging between 0-2.0 mts, the average

thickness being around 1 Mtr. Soil forms the only overburden/top soil in this area.

The litho-stratigraphic of the several litho units depicted and mapped in the area

is presented below.

Black Cotton soil- 1.00mtr

Gray Limestone- 35-40mtr.

Purple shale- 20.0mtr

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Fig 2.9: Geological Cross Section

2.6 EXPLORATION

In order to prove the persistence of limestone about Twenty two (29) numbers of

vertical bore holes (Core) have been made in 200×200 meters grid interval in the

year 1965-2018, out of which twenty two (22) numbers were drilled in between

1965-1993, and seven numbers (7) are drilled in 200 x 400 meters grid interval in

the year 2018. The summary details of Core BHs drilled in lease are given in Table-

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Table 2.9: Summary Details of Old Core BHs Drilled in Lease

S. No. BH No. Collar

RL

Location

(co-ordinate)

Drilled

Depth(m) Lithology

1. BH-A/b 449.4 N17° 09' 05.4"

E77° 20' 00.8" 33.70

(0-30)m- Dark Grey

Limestone

(30-33)m- Purple Shale

2. BH-A/c 455.72 N17° 08' 05.3"

E77° 20' 07.7" 43.00

(0-37m)- Dark Grey

Limestone


3. BH-B/b 450.97 N17° 08' 58.9"

E77° 20' 02.1" 29.15

(0-22)m- Dark Grey

Limestone

(22-29.15)m- Purple Shale

4. BH- B/c 462.03 N17° 08' 58.8"

E77° 20' 08.9" 39.95

(0-38.0)m- Dark Grey

Limestone

(38.0-39.95)m- Purple

Shale

5. BH- B/d 470.44 N17° 08' 58.7"

E77° 20' 15.8" 45.95


Limestone

(41.55-45.95)m- Purple

Shale

6. BH-C/b 450.77 N17° 08' 52.4"

E77° 20' 02.0" 24.85

(0-21)m- Dark Grey

Limestone


7. BH-C/c 463.68 N17° 09' 52.3"

E77° 20' 08.9" 36.80


Limestone

(34.31 -36.80)m- Purple

Shale

8. BH-C/d 478.43 N17° 08' 52.1"

E77° 20' 15.7" 50.50


Limestone

(48.01 -50.50)m- Purple

Shale

9. BH-C/e 478.43 N17° 08' 52.1"

E77° 20' 22.6" 81.15


Limestone

(46.79 -81.15)m- Purple

Shale

10. BH-D/c 458.60

N17° 08' 53.0"

E77° 20' 46.3"

29.30


Limestone

(26.55 -29.30m- Purple

Shale

11. BH-D/d 478.44 N17° 08' 46.3"

E77° 20' 00.1" 47.40


Limestone

(45.37 -47.40)m- Purple

Shale

12. BH-D/e 489.40 N17° 08' 45.5"

E77° 20' 22.4" 64.80


Limestone

(74.0-64.8)m- Purple Shale

13. BH-D/f 489.49 N17° 08' 45.6"

E77° 20' 29.3" 56.60


Limestone

(49.63 -56.60)m- Purple

Shale

14. BH-D/h 472.82 N17° 08' 45.4"

E77° 20' 41.5" 38.00

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15. BH-E/e 487.92 N17° 08' 39.1"

E77° 20' 22.5" 56.60

(1-22)m- Dark Grey

Limestone


16. BH-E/f 492.97 N17° 08' 39.1"

E77° 20' 29.2" 56.50

(1-22)m- Dark Grey

Limestone


17. BH-E/g 488.17 N17° 08' 39.0"

E77° 20' 35.9" 53.35

(1-22)m- Dark Grey

Limestone


18. BH-F/d 462.32 N17° 08' 32.8"

E77° 19' 13.5" 27.50


Limestone

(26.43 -27.50)m- Purple

Shale

19. BH-F/e 480.40 N17° 08' 32.6"

E77° 20' 22.2" 47.50


Limestone

(41.7 -47.50)m- Purple

Shale

20. BH-F/f 479.91 N17° 08' 32.5"

E77° 20' 29.1" 44.48

(0-37.65)m-Grey

Limestone

(37.65 -44.48)m- Purple

Shale

21. BH-F/g 482.13 N17° 08' 32.5"

E77° 20' 35.9" 43.45

(1-38.71)m-Grey

Limestone

(38.71 -43.45)m- Purple

Shale

22. BH-F/h 479.29 N17° 08' 32.4"

E77° 20' 42.7" 38.30

(1-35.86)m-Grey

Limestone

(35.86 -38.30)m- Purple

Shale

Total 988.83

Table 2.9: Summary Details of Core BHs Drilled in Lease

S. No. BH No. Collar

RL (m) DATE Location

Drilled

Depth(m) Lithology

1. BH-6 469.1 06.12.2018-

09.12.2018

N17° 08' 29.5"

E77° 20' 13.2"

33.00

0-01m)- BC soil

(1-23)m- Dark Grey Limestone


2. BH-7 476 06.12.2018-

10.12.2018

N17° 08' 28.5"

E77° 20' 27.5"

32.00

0-01m)- BC soil



3. BH-8 477.5 08.12.2018-

09.12.2018

N17° 08' 26.2"

E77° 20' 34.2"

33.00

(0-01m)- BC soil



4. BH-9 479.2 10.12.2018-

14.12.2018

N17° 08' 25.7"

E77° 20' 41.0"

38.00 (1-34)m- Dark Grey Limestone


5. BH-10 470.1 09.12.2018-

14.12.2018

N17° 08' 39.2"

E77° 20' 13.4"

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6. BH-13

459.3

18.12.2018-

21.12.2018

N17° 09' 03.1"

E77° 20' 10.6"

45.00

0-01m)- BC soil

(1-35)m- Light Grey Limestone

(35-40)m-Variegated Limestone

Total 262

Future Exploration Programme:

Table 2.9: Summary Details of Proposed Bore Hole

Year Proposed Bore

Hole No. Location Depth(m)

2019-20

PCD-1 N170 09’ 07.4”

E770 19’ 54.2”

30/up to the depth

mineralization

PCD-2 N17 09 08.8

E77 20 12.8

30/up to the depth

mineralization

PCD-3 N17 08 45.1

E77 20 44.4

30/up to the depth

mineralization

PCD -4 N17 08 45.5

E77 20 49.3

30/up to the depth

mineralization

PCD-5 N17 08 38.7

E77 20 46.3

30/up to the depth

mineralization

PCD-6 N17 08 32.0

E77 20 44.3

30/up to the depth

mineralization

PCD-7 N17 08 42.5

E77 20 10.5

30/up to the depth

mineralization

2.7 RESERVES & GRADE

The limestone reserve as on 01.01.2019 is 50.79 Million Tonnes as per UNFC norms.

Keeping max 1.0 Million Tonnes of limestone production/ annum; so the

expected life of the mines would be around 51 years. Summary of the Reserves &

Resources as on 01.01.2019 is given in Table- 2.10.

Table 2.10: Details of the Reserve/ Resources as on 01.01.2019

Classification

UNFC

Code

Limestone

Quantity(MT)

Grade

A. Mineral Reserve

(1) Proved Mineral Reserve 111 50785488 CaO-46.69%

SiO2-10.59% (2) Probable Mineral Reserve 122 Nil

B. Remaining Resources

(1) Feasibility Mineral

Resources 221 5424438

CaO-46.34%

SiO2-10.36% 211 17101700

(2)Pre-feasibility Mineral

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(4)Indicated mineral resource 332 Nil

(5)Inferred mineral resource 333 23984738 CaO-46.62%

SiO2-10.76%

(6)Reconnaissance mineral

resource

334 Nil

Total Reserves + Resources 97296363

2.8 MINING METHOD

Mining operation is proposed to carry out by opencast fully mechanized method

of mining by making benches of height 7m with width 17 m and maintaining

working slope of 700.

The excavation is being carried out by the system of deep hole blasting along

with heavy earth moving machinery. The statutory permissions Permission for

adopting a system of deep hole blasting and or working opencast mines with

the help of heavy machinery under regulation 106 (2) (b) of MMR 1961.

In this region, where the limestone is medium hardness, hydraulic excavator is

being utilized as the principal loading equipment with combination of BEML/ L &

T dumpers having 35 tons capacity. The mineral being free form overburden

therefore there is no need for any mine development work during mining

operation except removal of sand. Hence entire ROM material is proposed to be

feed to crusher directly.

The Excavator, mounted with rock breakers are also utilized to carry out for

secondary fragmentations on limestone according to need. The secondary

drilling & blasting was completely eliminated as eco friendly manner.

For deep hole drilling, the wagon drill, 110 mm Ø, is being utilized along with the

diesel driven compressor having 450 cfm capacity. The excavation, loading and

transportation is proposed to be carried out by hydraulic excavator, loader,

dumper and trippers.

Presently, there is one quarries existing in lease. Details of same are given below

in Table -2.11. Surface plan showing the present mine position is given as Fig-

2.10. The flow sheet indicating the different stages of mining operations are

shown in Fig-2.11.

Table 2.11: Details of Existing Quarry

Quarry No. Area (In

Ha)

Length x Width x

Depth (m) Levels (mRL)

No. of

Benches

Q-1 11.72 697X293X23 m Top RL -459

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Fig 2.11: Flow Sheet Indicated Different Stages of Mining Operations

2.8.1 Drilling & Blasting

Drilling

For primary drilling, the wagon drill having 110 mm diameter driven by

compressor (Portable diesel mounted) is utilize for deep hole for both

development and production.

For mining this type of limestone as the density are 2.5 and also keeping the

crusher input size, it was concluded that the following parameters are suitable &

economic.

Burden: 3.50 m

Spacing: 4.5 m

LIMESTONE

Drilling

Blasting

Loading by Shovel

Transportation by

Dumpers

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Depth: A/c to height of the bench in due consideration of the topography. The

angle of inclination should less than 780 to 820. Sub grade drilling + 8% of the

depth of the bench. (7 m+0.56= 7.56 @ 7.5 m)

Types of Explosives & their Optimum Use

Various types of explosives such as ANFO, slurry, emulsion etc. will be used for

blasting. Since ANFO is cheaper and economical, it will be used as much as

possible except in rainy season. Delay detonators or Nonel detonating fuse will

be used since multi row system of firing will be carried out so as to reduce the

ground vibration, noise, fly rock etc. due to blasting. Sequential blasting

techniques using sequential blasting machine shall be used to reduce explosive

charge per delay to a minimum to reduce ground vibration.

Explosives Requirement

Charge ratio 1.1 kg per meter

Powder Factor 4.0 ton per kg of explosives (Avg.)

Total Explosive requirement required for planned production per annum

Base Charge @15% (Slurry Explosives –Class: 2) NG based material

Column xharge@85% (ANFO or Booster) Non Cap sensitive

Transport of Explosives

The explosive from the magazine to the mine shall be transported using licensed

explosive van.

Frequency of Blasting

The blasting activity is proposed to be carried out during day time (Lunch

Break).The frequency of blasting will be based on requirement of ROM/ Sized

chemical grade Limestone.

2.8.2 Production Rate & Life of the Mine

The proposed production for the scheme period is given below in Table 2.12.

Table 2.12: Year-wise Production Calculation

S.

No. Year

Pit

no.

Total

Tentative

Excavation

(Cum)

Top

Soil

(Cu

m)

OB/SB/IB

(Cum)

ROM

(Cu m) Mineral

reject

ROM/

Waste

Ratio

Total

(MT) Ore

(Cum)*

Mineral

reject

(Cum)

1.

2018-

19(Dec-

March)

Pit

-1 140900 7700 Nil 133200 Nil Nil Nil 333000

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Total 555500 22500 533000 1332500

* Tentative tonnage of the ore may be arrived by computing approximate bulk density (2.5)

and recovery factor (100%) as these data are variable and may be established on time series.

The limestone reserve as on 01.01.2019 is 50.79 Million Tonnes as per UNFC norms.

Keeping max 1.0 Million Tonnes of limestone production/ annum; so the

expected life of the mines would be around 51 years.

2.8.3 Extent of Mechanization

The machinery and equipment are proposed for the maximum targeted

production of approx. 3333 tonnes per day, the same is valid even for the plan

period. Mining shall be fully mechanized in view of the high production

envisaged. The mine will have to work for one shift (8 hours in a shift but effective

working hours of 7 hrs duration, on average) for 300 days a year. The detail of

total machinery deployed in mine is shown below in Table- 2.13.

Table 2.13: Details of Mining Machinery

S. No Equipment Make Model Capacity Number

1. Hydraulic

Excavator L&T/ Komatsu PC 450 2.6 m3 1

2. Dumper BEML/L & T -- 35 tones 6

3. Air Compressor Atlas-Cop XAH 110 450 cfm 1

4. DTH Drill Atlas-Cop BVB-25 110 mm 1

5. Tractor Bull

Dozer Johndeev -- 50 Hp 1

6. Service Van TATA-Utility -- --- 1

7. Ambulance Mahindra -- --- 1

8. Jeep Bolero -- 4 +1 Setter 1

9 Water Sprinkler TATA- HYWA -- 10 KL

148 Hp 1

10 Rock Breaker L & T -- 75 Ton/Hr 1

11. Explosives van Swaraj- Mazida -- 3 Ton 1

2.8.4 Disposal of Waste

No mineral reject is available. Waste is not available in from of inter-burden or

mineral reject, as the limestone produced from this mine will be for captive use

for cement manufacturing in the existing cement plant in the vicinity.

2.9 USE OF LIMESTONE

As mentioned earlier, limestone output from the mine will be used as a raw

material in the cement plant of M/s Cement Corporation of India Limited at

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2.10 MINERAL BENEFICIATION

No mineral beneficiation is required as there is no wastage in ROM.

2.11 CONCEPTUAL PLAN

Conceptual mine plan is prepared upto end of the mining scheme period taking

into consideration the present available reserves, excavation, recovery of ROM,

reclamation & rehabilitation and present guidelines. Based on present data &

assumptions the conceptual plan & sections is given in Fig- 2.12.

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2.12 PROGRESSIVE MINE CLOSURE PLAN

The mine plan has been designed for the progressive closure of the mine, such

that after the cessation of mining operations, the rehabilitation measures

required are minimal. During plan period, out of the ML area of 119.64 ha, 21.78

ha shall be utilized. The progressive mine closure plan was prepared, under

which simultaneous reclamation measures of the land disturbed due to mining

and allied activities are proposed. The abandonment cost estimated during the

plan period is given in Table 2.14 and financial area assurance plan is given in

Fig-2.13.

Table 2.14: Calculation of Financial Assurance

S.

No Head

Area put on

use at start of

Scheme of

Mining

(In Ha.)

Additional

Requireme

nt during

Plan Period

(In Ha.)

Total

Area

(In Ha.)

Area

Considered as

fully Reclaimed

& Rehabilitate

(In Ha.)

Net Area

Considered

for

Calculation

(In Ha.)

A B C D E=C+D F G=E-F

1.

Area under

mining

including

bund

11.72 3.10 14.82 Nil 14.82

2. Storage for

top-soil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil

3. Waste dump Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil

4. Mineral

Storage Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil

5.

Infrastructure

workshop,

administrative

building etc.

0.50 Nil 0.50 Nil 0.50

6. Roads 1.19 Nil

1.13

(0.06 Ha

is

merged

in

mining)

Nil

1.13

(0.06 Ha is

merged in

mining)

7. Railways Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil

8. Tailing Pond Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil

9. ETP Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil

10.

Mineral

Separation

Plant

Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil

11. Township

Area Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil

Others

12. Plantation 0.10 4.0 4.10 Nil 4.10




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Magazine 0.03 Nil 0.03 Nil 0.03

Garland

Drain,

retaining wall

Nil 1.20 1.20 Nil 1.20

Grand Total 13.54 8.30 21.78 Nil 21.78 Source: Mine Plan

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Precise area for mining and allied activities: 22.48 ha.

Since it is an “A” Category mine, the financial assurance is Rs. 3, 00,000/- per

hectare under Rule 27 of MCDR 2017. The financial assurance here for the plan

period is 21.78 ha. X Rs. 3, 00,000/- = Rs. 65, 34,000.

2.13 LAND USE PATTERN

The present land use pattern, at the end of scheme period and the post mining

land use pattern is shown below in Table 2.15.

Table 2.15: Landuse Pattern

S. No. Activities

Present land use

pattern

(In Ha)

At the end of plan

period

(In Ha)

1. Area under mining 11.72 14.82

2. Storage for Top Soil Nil Nil

3. Waste Dump Site Nil Nil

4. Mineral Storage Nil Nil


Administrative Building etc. 0.50 0.50

6. Roads 1.19 1.13

7. Railway Nil Nil

8. Other to specify (Plantation) 0.10 4.1

9. Magazine 0.03 0.03

10. Garland Drain, Retaining

Wall Nil 1.2

Sub Total 13.54 21.78

Area Remained Untouched 106.1 97.86

Total Area 119.64 119.64

2.14 MANPOWER

The following officials in accordance with the provisions of the MMR 1961 and

MCDR 2017 are proposed at the mines, a detail is given in Table -2.16.

Table 2.16: Manpower Required for Management and Supervision

S. No Description Qualification Number of

persons

1. Mines Manager

Graduate in Mining engineering with First

class Mine manager Certificate of

Competency under the Mines Act, 1952

1

2. Dy. /Assistant Mines

manager

Graduate in Mining engineering with

Second class Mine manager Certificate of

Competency under the Mines Act, 1952

2

3. Mining Engineer Graduate in Mining engineering with 5 years

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4. Geologist Master Degree in Geology with 5 years

experience under the MCDR, 2017. 1

5. Mine Foreman Diploma in Mining with Foreman Certificate

of competency, under the Mines Act, 1952 2

6. Mine mate SSLC with valid Mate Certificate under the

Mines Act, 1952 1

7. Mine Blaster SSLC with valid Blaster Certificate of

Competency under the Mines Act, 1952. 1

8. HEMM maintenance

Head

Graduate in Mechanical engineering with

10 years experience 1

9. HEMM maintenance

Supervisor/Foreman

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with 4

years experience. 2

10. Mechanics ITI holders with relevant field 4

11.

Skilled Operators &

face workers and

helpers

8th Standard.

According,

day to day

need.

2.15 WATER AND WASTE WATER MANAGEMENT

The water requirement for the domestic, mine machinery operations, dust

suppression and afforestation shall be 20 KLD. The break-up of water

requirements for different units in the proposed mine is given in Table- 2.17 and

the line diagram of water balance at mine site has been produced here in Fig

2.14.

Table 2.17: Water Requirement for ML Area

S. No. Particulars Quantity (In KLD)

1. Domestic 2

2. Water Sprinkling/ Dust Suppression 10

3. Green Belt/ Plantation 5

4. Misc. & Utilities 3

Total 20

Since the mining work is proposed to be in one shift and the requirement of fresh

water (domestic purpose) is 2.0 KLD; which will be completed through the supply

of water tankers from nearby areas. The drinking water will be supplied to the

persons working in the mines in suitable containers and also be kept at the rest

shelter, first aid station and other places through suitable taps.

Water requirement for sprinkling and gardening purposes are to the tune of 18

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Fig 2.14: Water Balance Diagram for the Mine Site

Waste Water Generation & Disposal

There will be no waste water generation from mining activities. However, a small

amount of domestic waste water will be generated as a result of water used by

humans, which shall be disposed off into septic tank followed by soak pits.

2.16 WORKING DEPTH AND GROUNDWATER TABLE

The ground water table is 22-25 m below the surface level. At present the depth

of the mine is 23m in pit 1 and the maximum depth at the end of scheme period

(2nd Year) will be 20 m. There will be no adverse effect on the existing water

regime due to the mining activity in the area. The details of site levels and

ground water table are given in below in Table- 2.18 and Fig 2.15.

Table 2.18: Proposed Working Depth at Mine Site

S.

No. Particulars

Levels

MSL Bgl (m)

1. General Ground Level 446 -

2. Highest Elevation 493 47

3. Lowest Elevation 438 8

Rain Water

from Pit

Plantation

Dust

Suppression

5 KLD

10 KLD

Misc. & Utilities 3 KLD

18 KLD

Existing Facility

in nearby lease

area

Domestic

Sewage to Soak

Pit

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4. Water- Table (Pre-monsoon) 421 25

5. Water- Table (Post-monsoon) 424 22

6. 2nd Year Working 444 2

7. Ultimate Pit Limit 444 2

Fig 2.15: Proposed Working Level at Mine Site

2.17 SITE SERVICES

Common Infrastructure facilities in the form of mines office, store room, first aid

room, drinking water tank etc as per statutory requirement are proposed to be

installed within the proposed mine site.

2.18 ELECTRICITY REQUIREMENTS

This mine is a fully mechanized mine, all machineries are diesel operated and

power required for office, etc., will be drawn from Karnataka Electricity board.

2.19 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL MEASURES

Elaborate analysis on impacts and mitigation measures adopted is dealt in

Chapter IV.

Major environmental management methods adopted currently are given

below.

Periodical monitoring of air, water, soil, noise, etc.

Fugitive dust control measures like water sprinkling, plantation, etc.

OB dump stability betterment with vegetation, construction of garland

drain, etc.,

Plantation and green belt development in and around mining area.

Mined out area reclamation measures.

General Ground Level – 446 MSL

Pit Limit after 2 years – 444 MSL

Ultimate Pit Limit – 444 MSL

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Health and safety implementation measures.

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3.0 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

3.1 INTRODUCTION

This chapter illustrates the description of the existing environmental status of the

study area with reference to the prominent environmental attributes. The study

area covers 10 km radius from project boundary. The existing environmental

setting is considered to adjudge the baseline environmental conditions, which

are described with respect to climate, hydro geological aspects, atmospheric

conditions, air quality, water quality, soil quality, ecology, landuse and socio-

economic profile of the study area. The baseline studies are carried out for

summer season of 2019, covering the months of March to May.

3.2 STUDY AREA

The study area covers 10 km radius of the project site falls in Survey of India G.T

Sheet No. 56 G/04 & 56 G/08 and is spread over S. No. 489/1 of Village – Injepalli

& Sedam, Taluka – Sedam, District- Kalaburgi, Karnataka. Study area map of

proposed is shown in Fig - 3.1.

3.2.1 Study Period

The baseline environmental quality represents the background scenario of

various environmental components in the study area.

CCI Limited initiated steps to carry out Environmental Impact assessment over a

radial distance of 10 km around the mine during summer season of 2019,

covering the months of March to May.

3.2.2 Methodology of EIA Study

The various steps involved in EIA study of this project site are divided into the

following phases:

Identification of significant environmental parameters and assessing the

existing status within the study area with respect to air, water, noise, soil,

ecology and socio-economic components of environment.

Study of various activities of the proposed project to identify the area’s

leading to impact/ change in environmental quality.

Quantification/ prediction of impact for the identified activities and to

study level of impact on various environmental components.

Evaluation of impacts after superimposing the predicted/ quantified

scenario over the baseline scenario.

Formulation of Environmental Management Plan for implementation in

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Fig 3.1: Study Area within 10 KM Radius (Index Plan)

3.3 BASELINE ENVIRONMENT

3.3.1 Scope of Baseline Data Collection

The scope of baseline data collection with respect to project activity covers the

following environmental components:

Meteorology:

Collection of micro meteorological data on wind speed, wind direction,

temperature, relative humidity etc. on hourly basis continuously during the study

period.

Ambient Air Quality:

Collection of AAQ data at 8 AAQ stations for PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOX and CO.

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Collection of Noise levels at 8 locations on hourly basis to compute the day

equivalent and night equivalent.

Water Environment:

Water samples from 10 locations (5 Surface water & 5 Ground water samples)

within 10 km radius were collected for assessment of the existing physico-

chemical and bacteriological quality as available in the area.

Land Environment:

Soil Quality: Collection of soil samples from 5 locations within 10 km radius

of mine site for analysis of the physico- chemical characteristics.

Landuse and Land Cover: Assessment of Land use and land cover pattern

of the study area through Remote Sensing Technique.

Hydrology: Collection of information on surface water bodies to assess the

interference with project activities.

Hydro Geology: Collection of information on ground water status (quality,

quantity and ground water table) to assess impact of mining on

subsurface water bodies.

Ecology and Biodiversity:

Collection of primary data to understand baseline ecological status, important

floristic and faunal elements, sensitive habitats and rare species; from field

observations; collection of data from local villagers about importance and status

of plants and animals. Compare the data so generated with authentic past

records to understand changes with respect to proposed project; Identification

of sensitive locations or protected areas as per Wildlife Conservation and

Protection Act, 1972.

Socio-Economic Environment:

Collection of socio-economic status of various villages and amenities existing

within an area of 10 km around the project to determine the developmental

activities to be undertaken by the CCI authorities.

3.4 BASELINE ENVIRONMENT STATUS

The baseline environment quality represents the background environmental

scenario of various environmental components. The baseline quality monitored

reflects the emission from vehicular movement, industrial/ mining activities (if

any) and other local activities within 10 km radius of the study area.

3.5 AIR ENVIRONMENT

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The meteorological data helps for appropriate interpretation of the baseline

status of the study area as well as for input into prediction models to evaluate air

quality dispersion. Chronological data on meteorological parameters also plays

an important role in identifying the general meteorological regime of the region.

The climate in the region shows broadly four seasonal variations, namely:

Winter : December – February

Summer : March- Mid June

Monsoon : Mid June – September

Post-monsoon : October – November

The tropical climate of the region is manifested in hot and humid summer,

moderate monsoon and mild winter seasons. The area enjoys warm climate from

middle of February and gradually temperature rises rapidly till May, the hottest

month with maximum temperature rising up to 420C during day time. The coldest

month is December. The onset of south west monsoon is in the month of June

which continues up to September with annual rainfall of 89 mm.

On-site monitoring was undertaken for various meteorological variables in order

to generate the site-specific data. Data was collected at site every hour

continuously from 1st March 2019 to 31st May 2019. The generated data then

compared with the meteorological data generated by nearest India

Meteorological Department (IMD) station located at Bangalore The available

meteorological data of IMD, Bangalore station has been collected and

analyzed. The details of the temperature, relative humidity and rainfall observed

during the study period are given in Table 3.1 and Wind rose diagram is shown in

Fig – 3.2. The detailed results are presented in Annexure -IV

Table 3.1: Observed Meteorological Data

Period

Temperature

(0C)

R. Humidity

(%) Rainfall

(mm)

Wind Speed

(km/h)

Max Min Max Min Max Min

March 2019 41.9 19.8 70 21 0.0 14 0.0

April 2019 43.4 24.8 79 19 4.8 8 0.0

May 2019 45.6 26.2 78 21 5.7 14 0.0




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3.5.2 Ambient Air Quality

The ambient air quality with respect to the study zone of 10 km radius around the

mine lease forms the baseline information. The prime objective of the baseline

air quality study was to assess the existing air quality of the area. This will also be

useful for assessing the conformity to standards of the ambient air quality during

the operation of mine. The study area represents mostly rural/residential

environment.

This section describes the selection of sampling locations, methodology adopted

for sampling, analytical techniques and frequency of sampling. Ambient air

quality monitoring has been carried out during 1st March to 31st May 2019

representing summer season.

3.5.2.1Methodology Adopted for Air Quality Survey

Selection of Sampling Locations

The baseline status of the ambient air quality has been assessed through a

scientifically designed ambient air quality-monitoring network. The design of

monitoring network in the air quality surveillance program has been based on

the following considerations:

Topography / terrain of study area

Populated areas within the study area

Residential/ sensitive areas within study area

Magnitude of surroundings industries

Predominant wind direction and wind pattern

Ambient Air Quality Monitoring (AAQM) stations were set up at 8 locations with

due consideration to the above mentioned points during to March – May 2019.

Table-3.2 gives the details of environmental setting around each monitoring

station. The locations of the selected stations with reference to the mine area

are given in the same table and shown in Fig-3.3 and representative

photographs are produced in Figure 3.4.

Frequency and Parameters for Sampling

Ambient air quality monitoring was carried out at a frequency of two days per

week for three months (March to May 2019) at each location representing pre-

monsoon season. Ambient air quality monitoring has been conducted at 8

locations within the study area of 10 km radial distance from the mine lease area

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With the above objective, the following parameters were analyzed at the

selected locations in the study area and results are compared with the

standards. The analytical measurement of each parameter is given in Table 3.3.

Particulate Matter (PM10)

Particulate Matter (PM2.5)

Sulphur Dioxide

Oxides of Nitrogen

Carbon Monoxide

Besides, the Silica content in the core zone was also evaluated.

The concentrations of various pollutants were processed for different statistical

parameters like minimum, maximum, mean and 98th percentiles. A summary of

ambient air quality results and free silica in PM10 are presented in Table 3.4 & 3.5

and the detailed results are presented in Annexure -V.

Table 3.2: Details of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring

Code Name of the

Station

Latitude

(N)

Longitude

(E)

W.R.T Monitoring

Location Selection

Criteria Direction

Distance

(km)

AAQ1

Near

Cement

Plant

17° 8'59.07"N 77°17'50.83"E 3.60 W Downwind

AAQ2 Sedam 17°10'52.29"N 77°16'37.11"E 6.60 NW Downwind

AAQ3 Within Lease

Area 17° 9'6.54"N 77°19'59.57"E

Within

Lease -- --

AAQ4 Kotlapur 17° 9'12.51"N 77°25'39.01"E 9.80 E Upwind

AAQ5 Mailwar

Azimpet 17° 8'31.15"N 77°24'49.64"E 8.70 E Upwind

AAQ6 Madkal 17° 9'44.27"N 77°21'26.94"E 2.90 NE Upwind

AAQ7 Imadapur 17° 5'58.54"N 77°19'38.98"E 5.80 S Crosswind

AAQ8 Chitkanpalli 17° 4'24.98"N 77°19'39.65"E 8.60 S Crosswind




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Fig 3.3: Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Location Map

Table 3.3: Analytical/ Measurement Methods

S. No. Parameters Test Method

1. Particulate Matter (PM10) IS-5182(Part-23)-2006

2. Particulate Matter (PM2.5) GMEC-SSOP/03 CPCB Guideline

3. Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) IS-5182 (Part-2)-2001

4. Oxide of Nitrogen (NOX) IS-5182(Part-6)-2006

5. Carbon Monoxide (CO) IS-5182(Part-10)-1999

6. Silica APHA4

Table 3.4: Summary of Ambient Air Quality Results

S.

No. Pollutant Locations

Maximum

(μg/m3)

Minimum

(μg/m3)

98th

Percentile

CPCB

Standards

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Maximum

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1. PM10

(µg/m3)

Near Cement

Plant 78.54 69.44 78.19

100

Sedam 63.82 59.63 63.82

Within Lease

Area 72.95 64.72 72.91

Kotlapur 69.89 63.50 69.36

Mailwar

Azimpet 76.59 68.10 75.40

Madkal 69.61 62.25 69.34

Imadapur 68.17 55.19 67.29

Chitkanpalli 62.15 54.03 62.01

2.

PM2.5

(µg/m3)

Near Cement

Plant 46.02 39.01 45.08

60

Sedam 49.00 22.65 43.08

Within Lease

Area 35.76 30.91 35.63

Kotlapur 33.80 26.63 33.50

Mailwar

Azimpet 36.93 31.14 36.92

Madkal 39.00 21.82 36.19

Imadapur 36.83 26.82 36.44


3.

SO2

(µg/m3)

Near Cement

Plant 11.66 7.62 11.33

80

Sedam 7.86 5.16 7.80

Within Lease

Area 8.96 6.02 8.87

Kotlapur 9.74 7.34 9.68

Mailwar

Azimpet 9.88 6.26 9.37

Madkal 7.96 5.44 7.96

Imadapur 8.96 6.02 8.88


4.

NOX

(µg/m3)

Near Cement

Plant 19.89 10.54 16.36

80

Sedam 16.84 11.46 13.87

Within Lease

Area 16.84 10.54 16.36

Kotlapur 17.82 10.44 17.38

Mailwar

Azimpet 13.87 12.16 18.47

Madkal 16.11 11.87 16.08

Imadapur 16.84 9.84 16.21


5.

CO

(µg/m3)

Near Cement

Plant 380 280 380

4000 Sedam 260 210 260

Within Lease 380 280 380




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Area

Kotlapur 340 280 340

Mailwar

Azimpet 320 210 320

Madkal 320 260 315.40

Imadapur 340 280 340

Chitkanpalli 310 240 305

Table 3.5: Results of Free Silica in PM10

With Lease Area Prescribed Limit

Free Silica in PM10

0.97 mg/m3 5.0 mg/m3

Free silica composition in PM10 sample has been done and the values are found

to be below Detectable Limit (DL- 0.97 mg/m3) which is well within the

prescribed limit of 5.o mg/m3.

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Mailwar Madkal

Imadapur Chitkanpalli

Fig 3.4: Photographs of AAQ Sampling Stations

3.5.2.2Analysis of Baseline Concentrations

Particulate Matter (PM10)

The maximum value for PM10 is observed, as 78.54 μg/m3 at near cement plant

while 24 hours applicable limit is 100μg/m3 for industrial and mixed use areas. The

area observes average PM10 concentration in the range of 59.20-73.36μg/m3

with the lowest concentration of 54.03μg/m3 recorded at Chitkanpalli village.

Particulate Matter (PM2.5)

The maximum value for PM2.5 observed is, 49μg/m3 at Sedam while 24 hours

applicable limit is 60μg/m3 for industrial and mixed use areas. The average PM2.5

concentration value ranges between 21.84-46.02μg/m3 with lowest

concentration of 21 μg/m3 recorded at Madkal and Chitkanpalli villages.

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The maximum value for SO2 is observed, as 11.66μg/m3 at near cement plant

while 24 hours applicable limit is of 80μg/m3 for residential, industrial and other

areas. Average concentration of SO2 varies from 5.16-9.88μg/m3 and the lowest

recorded value of SO2 is 4.96 μg/m3 at Chitkanpalli village. All the villages have

observed value well under the prescribed limit.

Oxide of Nitrogen (NOX)

The maximum value for NOX is observed, as 19.89 μg/m3 at near cement plant

while 24 hours applicable limit is of 80μg/m3 for residential, industrial and other

areas. Average value of NO2 ranges from 10.44-17.82μg/m3. The lowest recorded

value of NOX is 9.84 μg/m3 at Imdapur village. The study area observes NOX well

below the prescribed range.

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90

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AA

Q2

AA

Q3

AA

Q4

AA

Q5

AA

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AA

Q7

AA

Q8

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Q6

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Maximum (μg/m3)

Minimum (μg/m3)

98th Percentile

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12

14

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Q1

AA

Q2

AA

Q3

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Q4

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Q5

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Q6

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3.5.2.3Conclusion

The study area represents mostly rural environment. The sources of air pollution in

the region are vehicular traffic, dust arising from unpaved village roads and

domestic fuel burning.

3.6 NOISE ENVIRONMENT

Noise beyond a certain level has an adverse impact on human beings and their

environment. If intense enough it can damage hearing or is otherwise annoying.

Noise can also disturb natural wildlife and ecological systems. The physical

description of sound concerns its loudness as a function of frequency. Noise in

general is sound, which is composed of many frequency components of various

types of loudness distributed over the audible frequency range. The most

common and universally accepted scale is the A weighted scale, which is

measured as Db (A). This is more suitable for audible range of 20 to 20,000 Hz.

The scale has been designed to weigh various components of noise according

to the response of human ear.

3.7.2 Noise Levels in Study Area

In order to assess the noise levels in the study area, monitoring was carried out at

8 locations within 10 km radius of the study area. Noise levels were recorded at

each station to compute equivalent noise levels for day-equivalent and night-

equivalent. The ambient noise quality monitoring locations within the study area

are shown in Fig- 3.5 and their locations are given in Table 3.6 while selected

photographs are illustrated in Fig- 3.6. A summary of ambient noise quality results

is presented in Table 3.7 and the detailed results are presented in Annexure -VI.

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5

10

15

20

25

AA

Q1

AA

Q2

AA

Q3

AA

Q4

AA

Q5

AA

Q6

AA

Q7

AA

Q8

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Maximum (μg/m3)

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Table 3.6: Ambient Noise Quality Monitoring Locations

Code Name of

the Station

Latitude

(N)

Longitude

(E)

W.R.T Monitoring

Location Selection

Criteria Direction Distance

N1

Near

Cement

Plant

17° 8'59.07"N 77°17'50.83"E 3.60 W

Industrial

N2 Sedam 17°10'52.29"N 77°16'37.11"E 6.60 NW Commerci

al

N3 Within

Lease Area 17° 9'6.90"N 77°19'59.45"E

Within

Lease --

Industrial

N4 Kotlapur 17° 9'12.51"N 77°25'39.01"E 9.80 E Rural/

Residential

N5 Mailwar

Azimpet 17° 8'31.15"N 77°24'49.64"E 8.70 E

Rural/

Residential

N6 Madkal 17° 9'44.27"N 77°21'26.94"E 2.90 NE Rural/

Residential

N7 Imadapur 17° 5'58.54"N 77°19'38.98"E 5.80 S Rural/

Residential

N8 Chitkanpalli 17° 4'24.98"N 77°19'39.65"E 8.60 S Rural/

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Fig 3.5: Ambient Noise Quality Monitoring Location Map

Table 3.7: Summary of Ambient Noise Quality Results

Code Location Leq Db(A)

Day Time* Night Time*

N1 Near Cement Plant 67.2 60.3

N2 Sedam 61.8 58.4

N3 Within Lease Area 56.7 49.4

N4 Kotlapur 52.5 42.6

N5 Mailwar Azimpet 49.3 38.4

N6 Madkal 47.4 40.2

N7 Imadapur 49.3 38.5

N8 Chitkanpalli 49.5 39.1

AAQS

A. Industrial 75 70

B. Commercial 65 55

C. Residential 55 45

D. Silence Zone 50 40

Note: All the noise level data have been taken approx. 1.5 m away from the source.

*Daytime shall mean from 6.00 AM to 10.00 PM

*Night time shall mean from 10.00 PM to 6.00 AM

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Sedam Near Cement Plant

Fig 3.6: Photographs of Ambient Noise Quality Monitoring

3.6.2 Noise Level Results

Day time Noise Levels (Lday)

The day time noise levels at all the locations are observed to be within the range

of 47.4 to 67.2 Db (A). The minimum noise level was observed to be 47.4 dB (A) at

Madkal village (N6) and maximum noise level was observed to be 67.2 dB (A) at

Near Cement Plant (N1).

Night time Noise Levels (Lnight)

The night time noise levels at all the locations were found to be in the range of

38.4 to 60.3 Db (A). The minimum night time noise level was observed to be 38.4

Db (A) at Mailwar Azimpet Village (N5) and maximum night time noise level was

observed to be 60.3 Db (A) at Near Cement plant (N1).

3.7 WATER ENVIRONMENT

The assessment of baseline data on water environment includes:

Identification of surface and ground water sources

Collection of water samples

Analyzing the collected water samples for physico-chemical and

biological parameters.

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Water resources located within 10 km radius of the mine site are Kagna River at a

distance of 8.0 km in N and Kamlavati River located at distance of 3.0 km in W

and Kagna River is the perennial river which serves as a source for industrial

purpose.

3.7.2 Water Quality

Assessment of water quality in the study area has been done by collecting 5

ground water and 5 surface water samples from various locations in and around

the mine site within 10 km radius. Collected samples were assessed for physico-

chemical and bacteriological quality as per the standards IS 10500 (drinking

water standard). The locations of water sampling are shown in Fig- 3.7. Details of

water sampling locations are given in Table 3.8. A summary of water quality

results is presented in Table 3.9 & 3.10 and the detailed results are presented in

Annexure -VII. Some photographs of sampling site are shown in Fig- 3.8. Results

of ground and surface water samples are discussed below.

Table 3.8: Details of Water Sampling Locations

Location

Code

Sampling

Location

Latitude

(N)

Longitude

(E)

W.R.T Monitoring

Location Source

Direction Distance

Ground Water

GW1 CCI Colony 17°10'1.83"N 77°20'18.14"E 1.80 NNE

Hand

Pump

GW2 Kurgunta 17°11'25.97"N 77°21'18.28"E 5.00 NNE

GW3 Ekmai 17°10'16.42"N 77°23'38.92"E 6.90 ENE

GW4 Adki 17° 6'49.61"N 77°22'33.00"E 6.30 SE

GW5 Bhatgira Bz 17° 8'13.87"N 77°18'20.07"E 3.30 SW

Surface Water

SW1 Within lease 17° 8'52.82"N 77°20'0.88"E -- -- Mine

Pit

SW2

Kagna River

(Downstrea

m)

17°13'16.22"N 77°22'13.06"E 8.70 NNE River

SW3 Kagna River

(Upstream) 17°13'26.04"N 77°17'18.55"E 9.20 NNW River

SW4

Kamlavati

River

(Downstrea

m)

17° 8'45.11"N 77°18'0.03"E 3.50 W River

SW5

Kamlavati

River

(Upstream)

17°11'30.92"N 77°17'21.14"E 6.30 NW River




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Table 3.9: Summary of Ground Water Sample Analysis Results

S.

No. Parameters Unit

IS: 10500:2012 Drinking

Water GW1 GW2 GW3 GW4 GW5

Desirable Permissible

1 pH Value -- 6.5-8.5 No

relaxation 7.91 7.86 7.92 7.94 7.98

2 Temperature 0C -- -- 25.1 23.5 26.0 25.6 24.5

3 Colour Hazen 5 15 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5

4 Odour

Qualitative

(Agreeable/

Disagreeable)

Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable

5 Turbidity NTU 1 5 3.0 3.2 3.6 3.6 3.8

6 Total Dissolve Solids mg/L 500 2000 935 870 795 875 920

7 Total Suspended solid

(TSS) mg/L -- -- BDL (<1) BDL (<1) BDL (<1) 2.4 2.9

8 Calcium as Ca mg/L 75 200 68.14 64.13 72.14 76.15 56.11

9 Magnesium as Mg mg/L 30 100 46.17 36.45 26.73 38.88 48.60

10 Total Hardness as CaCO3 mg/L 200 600 360 310 290 350 340

11 Chloride as Cl- mg/L 250 1000 269.92 279.91 249.92 299.91 284.91

12 Fluoride as F - mg/L 1 1.5 0.55 0.57 0.44 0.68 0.59

13 Iron as Fe mg/L 0.30 No

relaxation BDL (<0.1) BDL (<0.1) 0.10 BDL (<0.1) BDL (<0.1)

14 Chromium

(Hexavalent) mg/L 0.05

No

relaxation

BDL

(<0.03)

BDL

(<0.03)

BDL

(<0.03)

BDL

(<0.03)

BDL

(<0.03)

15 Total Chromium (as Cr) mg/L 0.05 No

relaxation

BDL

(<0.05)

BDL

(<0.05)

BDL

(<0.05)

BDL

(<0.05)

BDL

(<0.05)

16 Sodium as Na mg/L -- -- 135 138 120 130 132

17 Potassium as K mg/L -- -- 5.4 4.9 4.6 5.8 5.6

18 Sulphates as SO4- mg/L 200 400 285 289 275 299 297.0

19 Nitrate as NO3 mg/L 45 No

relaxation 35.1 36.6 33.8 39.2 33.5

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Table 3.10: Summary of Surface Water Sample Analysis Results

S.

No. Parameters Unit SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5

1 pH Value -- 7.64 7.50 7.62 7.34 7.49

2 Temperature 0C 23.4 24.5 25 24.9 25.2

3 Colour Hazen <5 <5 <5 <5 <5

4 Odour

Qualitative

(Agreeable/

Disagreeable)

Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable

5 Turbidity NTU 3.4 7.3 6.2 10.2 6.5

6 Total Dissolve

Solids mg/L 510 480 545 585 560

7 Total Suspended

solid (TSS) mg/L 4.7 11.6 10 15 15.5

8 Calcium as Ca mg/L 38.48 33.67 30.46 28.86 30.46

9 Magnesium as

Mg mg/L 13.61 9.72 9.72 14.58 15.55

10 Total Hardness

as CaCO3 mg/L 152 124 116 132 140

11 Chloride as Cl- mg/L 149.95 109.97 114.96 129.96 139.96

12 Fluoride as F - mg/L 0.43 0.40 0.36 0.34 0.41

13

Biochemical

Oxygen

Demand (BOD)

mg/L 15 19.8 31.8 34.5 39

14

Chemical

Oxygen

Demand

(C.O.D.)

mg/L 44 84 110 140 120

15 Iron as Fe mg/L 0.10 0.11 0.12 0.11 0.13

16 Sodium as Na mg/L 87.4 75.2 86.9 85.6 84.9

17 Potassium as K mg/L 13.8 12.8 13.2 13.2 11.7

18 Sulphates as

SO4- mg/L 102.1 101.5 102.5 102.9 100.7

19 Nitrate as NO3 mg/L 11.5 10.5 17.5 12.4 13.1

20 Total alkalinity as

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CCI Colony (GW) Kurkunta (GW) Ekmai (GW)

Adki (GW) Bhatgira Bz (GW) Within lease (SW)

Kagna River -DS (SW) Kagna River -US (SW) Kamlavati River- DS (SW)

Kamlavati River- US (SW)

Fig 3.8: Sample Collection for Water Quality

3.7.3 Baseline Results

Quality of Ground Water:

The value of pH ranges from 7.86 – 7.92, indicating that water is neutral in the

study area. Total hardness of ground water ranges from 290 – 360 mg/l as

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to 299.91 mg/l at Adki. The ground water quality seems fit for drinking purpose.

The value of TDS ranges from 795 – 935 mg/l.

Conclusion:

Groundwater with a higher TDS means that there are more cations and anions in

the water. With more ions in the water, the water’s electrical conductivity

increases. By measuring the water’s electrical conductivity, we can indirectly

determine its TDS concentration. Water having TDS above 500mg/l is generally

not recommended for use as drinking water (IS: 10500). The test results show that

ground water quality is suitable for drinking and other domestic consumption.

Quality of Surface Water:

The samples of surface water have been collected from two surface water

bodies and analyzed for parameters prescribed as per IS-10500. The result of

surface water analysis data for the monitoring period i.e. March 2019 to May

2015 is presented above in Table-3.10.

3.8 LAND ENVIRONMENT

Studies on land use aspects of eco-system play important roles for identifying

sensitive issues, if any, and taking appropriate actions for maintaining the

ecological balance in the development of the region. The main objective of this

section is to provide a baseline status of the study area covering 10 km radius

around the proposed mine site so that temporal changes due to the mining

activities on the surroundings can be assessed in future.

3.8.1 Land Utilization Pattern in the Study Area

The land use/ land cover of the study area i.e. 10 km radius around the

proposed mine site has been interpreted from the satellite data (Google

Imagery), Toposheet of the area, and subsequent by field surveys. The details of

land use categories are given in Table 3.11 and depicted in Fig-3.9 & 3.10.

Table 3.11: Land Utilization Pattern within 10 Km Radius Area

S. No. LULC Class Area (In Ha) Area (In %)

1. Abandoned CCI Factory,

Kurkunta

37.74 0.10

2. Bus Stand 2.07 0.01

3. Civil Court 3.00 0.01

4. College 0.99 0.00

5. Crop Land 31679.89 82.57

6. Electricity Sub Station 21.95 0.06

7. Government Hospital 1.97 0.01

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9. Hospital 0.99 0.01

10. Mailwar Reserved Forest 610.11 1.59

11. PWD Office 1.33 0.00

12. Rail Area 45.13 0.12

13. Railway Station 17.08 0.04

14. Residential Area 997.70 2.60

15. Residential Area of Cement

Plant

57.76 0.15

16. Road Area 518.10 1.35

17. Rocky Area 709.97 1.85

18. Sarswati Theater 0.16 0.00

19. School 2.58 0.01

20. Scrub Land 868.99 2.26

21. Stone Quarries Area 651.12 1.70

22. Vacant Land 99.88 0.26

23. Vasadatta Cement Mine Area 265.03 0.69

24. Vasadatta Cement Plant Area 150.50 0.39

25. Water Bodies 1622.60 4.23

Total 38366.81 100

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Fig 3.10: Satellite Imagery of the Study Area

Existing Landuse pattern and Landuse pattern after end of scheme period is

given below in Table 3.12 & 3.13 respectively.

Table 3.12: Existing Landuse Pattern (In Ha)

S. No. Particulars Present Land use

1. Area under mining 11.72

2. Storage for Top Soil Nil

3. Waste Dump Site Nil

4. Mineral Storage Nil


Administrative Building etc. 0.50

6. Roads 1.19

7. Railway Nil

8. Other to specify (Plantation) 0.10

9. Magazine 0.03

Sub Total 13.54

Area Remained Untouched 106.1

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Table 3.13: Landuse Pattern

S. No. Activities

Present land use

pattern

(In Ha)

At the end of plan

period

(In Ha)

1. Area under mining 11.72 14.82

2. Storage for Top Soil Nil Nil

3. Waste Dump Site Nil Nil

4. Mineral Storage Nil Nil


Administrative Building etc. 0.50 0.50

6. Roads 1.19 1.13

7. Railway Nil Nil

8. Other to specify (Plantation) 0.10 4.1

9. Magazine 0.03 0.03

10. Garland Drain, Retaining

Wall Nil 1.2

Sub Total 13.54 21.78

Area Remained Untouched 106.1 97.86

Total Area 119.64 119.64

3.8.2 Physiography of the Study Area

The topography around the mining lease area is slightly undulating with a

northerly gentle gradient. Within the mining lease area, the limestone deposit lies

in the form of dome shaped hill having slopes all around. The maximum RL in the

lease area is 493.29 above MSL at the top of the Karigatta hill and the minimum

RL is 438.00 m in the north- west part. The entire lease area is Govt. waste land.

No PWD road passes through the lease area.

3.8.3 Seismicity of the Study Area

The study area fall under seismic zone II (Refer Fig- 3.11); which comes under

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Fig 3.11: Map of Seismic Zone Classification of India

3.9 SOIL ENVIRONMENT

The soil types in the district are deep black, medium black soil, shallow soil and

lateritic soil. The deep & medium black soil covers practically the entire district's

area, except a small portion towards the northern part of the district. Black soil

has been derived from basaltic rocks and varies in colour from medium to deep

black. Its thickness varies from 0.5 to 3.6 m. Infiltration rate of shallow, medium

and deep black soil is moderate to poor. Infiltration rate of medium black soil

recorded in the district is 2.5 cm/hr.

Lateritic soil occurs in small extent towards the northern part of the district and its

thickness varies from 1.0 to 5.0 m. It has moderate to good infiltration

characteristics.

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The present study on soil quality establishes the baseline characteristics in the

study area surrounding the project site. The study has been addressed with the

following objectives:

To determine the baseline characteristics

To determine the baseline characteristics

To determine the existing soil characteristics around proposed project.

To determine the impact of industrialization/ urbanization on soil

characteristics

To determine the impacts on soils from agricultural productivity point of

view.

3.9.2 Criteria Adopted for Selection of Sampling Locations

For studying the soil types and soil characteristics, 5 sampling locations were

selected to assess the existing soil conditions representing various land use

conditions and geological features.

3.9.3 Methodology of Sampling

The homogenized soil samples collected at different locations were packed in a

polyethylene plastic bag and sealed. The sealed samples were sent to

laboratory for analysis. The physical, chemical parameter concentrations were

determined from all samples.

3.9.4 Soil Sampling Locations

Details of the soil sampling locations are given in Table 3.13 and the soil quality

monitoring locations within the study area are shown in Fig-3.12 and some

photographs of sampling site are shown in Fig-3.13. The standard soil

classification is included in Table 3.14.

Table 3.14: Details of Soil Sampling Locations

Location

Code

Sampling

Location

Latitude

(N)

Longitude

(E)

W.R.T Monitoring

Location Remarks

Direction Distance

(km)

S1

Within

lease area 17° 9'6.90"N 77°19'59.45"E -- --

Non

Agricultura

l

S2 Adki

17° 6'46.73"N 77°22'14.34"E 5.90 SE Agricultura

l

S3 Ekmai

17°10'17.57"N 77°23'39.55"E 7.00 ENE Agricultura

l

S4 Bhatgira

khurd 17° 8'29.82"N 77°18'3.54"E 3.50 WSW

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S5 Chitkanpalli

17° 4'28.07"N 77°19'35.03"E 8.60 S Agricultura

l

Fig 3.12: Soil Quality Sampling Location Map

Table 3.15: Standard Soil Classification

S. No. Soil Test Classification

1 pH <4.5 Extremely acidic

4.51 – 5.50 Very strongly acidic

5.51- 6.00 Moderately acidic

6.01 - 6.50 Slightly acidic

6.51 – 7.30 Neutral

7.31 – 7.80 Slightly alkaline

7.81 – 8.50 Moderately alkaline

8.51 – 9.00 Strongly alkaline

>9.00 Very strongly alkaline

2 Salinity Electrical

Conductivity (ppm)

(1ppm = 640 µS/cm)

Upto 1.00 Average

1.01-2.00 Harmful to germination

2.01-3.00 Harmful to crops (sensitive to

salts)

3 Organic Carbon (%) Upto 0.20 Very less

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0.41-0.50 Medium

0.51-0.80 On an avg. sufficient

0.81-1.00 Sufficient

>1.00 More than sufficient

4 Nitrogen (Kg/ha) Upto 50 Very less

51-100 Less

101-150 Good

151-300 Better

>300 Sufficient

5 Phosphorus (Kg/ha) Upto 15 Very less

16-30 Less

31-50 Medium

51-65 On an avg. sufficient

66-80 Sufficient

>80 More than sufficient

6 Potash (Kg/ha) 0-120 Very less

120-180 Less

181-240 Medium

241-300 Average

301-360 Better

>360 More than sufficient

Source: Handbook of Agriculture, ICAR, 2012, New Delhi

The soil samples collected during the field studies were analyzed for different

parameters following standard methods and results are compiled in Table 3.16.

Table 3.16: Soil Analysis results

S. No. Parameters Unit S1 S2 S3 S4 S5

1. pH Value -- 8.41 8.28 8.37 5.93 5.88

2. Texture --

Sandy

Clay

Loam

Sandy

Clay

Loam

Sandy

Clay

Loam

Sandy

Clay

Loam

Sandy

Clay

Loam

3. Electrical

Conductivity ms/cm 204.1 173.8 241.9 217.9 246.4

4. Bulk Density gm/cc 1.63 1.62 1.62 1.63 1.63

5. Water Holding

Capacity % 52.31 63.68 51.65 58.39 50.93

6. Moisture Content % 4.34 3.31 0.5 6.9 5.11

7. Total Nitrogen

(TKN) % 0.06 0.04 0.07 0.06 0.04

8. Sodium as Na µg/ml 1.8 1.1 1.0 2.3 1.5

9. Potassium as K µg/ml 9.5 13.5 11.9 5.8 19.8

10. Calcium

Carbonate % 12.1 12.61 9.83 15.19 17.6

11. Organic Matter % 1.13 1.59 0.89 2.01 1.1

12.

Total

Phosphorous as

P

Kg/Hect

. 0.16 0.15 0.17 0.14 0.14




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Within Lease Area Adki Ekmai

Bhatgira khurd Chitkanpalli

Fig 3.13: Photographs of Soil Sampling

3.9.5 Baseline Results

Monitoring data shows that the texture of soil at all locations is Sandy Clay Loam.

The data shows that value of pH ranges from 5.93 at Bhatgira Khurd

village to 8.41 at Mine site indicating that all soil samples are alkaline in

nature expect Bhatgira Khurd is acidic.

Chitkanpalli village shows maximum conductivity of 246.4ms/cm, while

Adki shows minimum conductivity of 173.8 ms/cm.

The organic matter content varied from 0.89% to 2.01%. One sample is in

less category (0.89 %), whereas 4 sample are in high category (>1.00 %).

The concentration of Total Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium in the soil

samples varies from 0.04 to 0.07 %, 0.14 to 0.17 kg/Hect and 5.8 to 19.8

µg/ml.

3.10 TRAFFIC DENSITY

The proposed project would involve transportation of limestone from mine to the

cement plant of the company. The limestone will be transported from mine face

to the crusher located within the ML area by dumpers and from crusher to the

cement plant by conveyors. Thus, there will not be any road transportation of

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existing traffic for transport of manpower. Mostly local people will be employed

in the mine and they will come from nearby villages.

3.11 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT

3.11.1 Introduction

Biodiversity is often taken to refer mainly to the diversity of species, especially

where conservation is under discussion. Biotic component comprises of both

plant animal communities which interact not only within and between them self

but also with a biotic i.e. physical and chemical components of the

environment. Generally a biological community is being dependent on the

environmental conditions and resources of its location may change if there are

many major changes in the environment. The number of variables like

temperature, humidity, atmospheric conditions, soil, topography, etc. is

responsible for maintaining the homeostasis of the environment and a change in

any one or more of these variables may tend to destabilize the ecosystem. In

such cases the change may be mostly irreversible. Therefore, the need to assess

the changes of the animal and plant resources is primary requisite as these living

things determine the environmental healthiness of any given ecosystem or

environment.

Biological impact assessment generally includes listing of plants and animals

present in core and buffer areas of the project site. The identified species are

then checked for their status according to IUCN list of threat categories viz.,

endemic, endangered, vulnerable, rare, indeterminate and insufficiently known.

In certain cases, it is also considered desirable to conduct vegetation analysis

using standard phyto-sociological methods.

As part of this assignment, a flora and fauna study has been conducted for

Cement Corporation of India, limestone mine at Injepalli & Sedam villages of

Sedam Taluka, Kalaburgi District, and Karnataka.

3.11.2 Objectives

The biological study of the area has been conducted in order to understand the

ecological status of the existing flora and fauna to generate baseline

information and evaluate the probable impacts on the biological environment.

The present scope of work was undertaken with the following objectives:

To collect the baseline terrestrial biodiversity status regarding flora and

fauna in the project area.

To assess the frequency, density, abundance, Importance Value Index

(IVI) and Shannon-Wiener Diversity Index (flora).




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To evaluate the dominant species of plant and animal. Secondary data

also be collected from the local residents and authenticated list of flora

and fauna by the Department of Forest, District Kalaburgi, Karnataka.

To identify the endangered / threatened / scheduled species in the study

area (both flora and fauna).

To mark the wetlands and other ecologically sensitive areas such as

national parks/ sanctuaries.

To provide the conservation plan and suggestion / recommendation for

social forestry green belt / plantation.

To assess the effect of construction and operation of the project on

existing ecology.

On the basis of onsite observations a checklist of flora and fauna was prepared.

3.11.3 Period of the Study and Study Area

The baseline study, for the evaluation of the floral and faunal biodiversity of the

terrestrial environment of the study area, within 10 Km radius from the proposed

mining lease site of CCI Ltd., Unit- Kurkunta Cement Plant. The lease area is

located between latitude 17° 9'7.10" to 17° 8'50.75"N and longitudes 77°19'54.35"

to 77°20'1.03"E at Injepalli & Sedam villages of Sedam Taluka, Kalaburgi District,

Karnataka. The ML No. of mine is 2015 and lease area is 119.64 hectare. Site is

about 5.37 km from railway station of Kurgunta. The State Highway No. 15 and

122 touches the NW and S side of study area. Field studies were undertaken in

the month of April 2019.

3.11.4 Methodology

The primary objective of survey was to describe the floristic and faunal

communities within the study area. The sampling plots for floral inventory were

selected randomly in the suitable habitats within the 10km radius from the

project site. The methodology adopted for faunal survey involve; faunal habitat

assessment, random intensive survey, opportunistic observations, diurnal bird

observation, active search for reptiles, active search for scats and foot prints and

review of previous studies. The aim was to set baselines in order to monitor and

identify trends after the commencement of mining activity. Emphasis has been

placed on presence of rare, endemic, migratory and threatened species, if any

in the study area. Desktop literature review was also conducted to identify the

representative spectrum of threatened species, population and ecological

communities as listed by IUCN, ZSI, BSI and in Indian wild Life Protection act, 1972.

The status of individual species was assessed using the revised IUCN/ SSC

category system.

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The vegetation sampling was carried out by using the least count quadrate

method across different habitats. The quadrants are useful for quantification of

density and abundance of the vegetation in the study area. The size and

number of quadrates needed were determined using the species area curve

(Mishra, 1968) and the running mean method (Kershaw, 1973). Summarization of

previously used methods and recommendations led to the use of more than

often (10x10m) quadrates laid out for sampling the tree stratum and 1x1m

quadrates for herbs and grasses. DBH of trees was also determined. All

individuals > 10 cm GBH (Girth at Breast Height) were included in tree category.

However, for examining the shrub species 3x3m sample plots were laid out.

The data collected for biodiversity information were quantitatively analyzed for

density, frequency, abundance and Shannon-Wiener Diversity Index. The relative

values of frequency, density and dominance of all the species were summed up

to represent Importance Value Index (IVI). The followings are the formulae to

derive frequency, density, abundance, Importance Value Index (IVI) etc.

Frequency : Total number of quadrate in which species occurred x

100

Total number of quadrate studied

Density : Total number of individuals of a species

Total number of quadrate studied

Abundance : Total number of individuals of species in all quadrate

Total number of quadrate in which species occurred

Dominance : Total Basal Area

Total area sampled

Relative Frequency : Frequency of the species x 100

Total frequency of all species

Relative Density : Density of the species x 100

Total density of all species

Relative

Abundance

: Abundance of the species x 100

Total abundance of all species

Relative

Dominance

: Dominance of the species x 100

Total Dominance of all species

Importance Value Index (IVI) = Relative frequency + Relative density + Relative

dominance

Shanon – Weaver Index (1948)

The number of species and number of individuals in a community is measure of

species diversity which depends on stability of the habitat. Vegetation of the

study area was assess by determining Shannon – Weaver diversity index (1948)

D = -Σ (ni / n) log2 (ni / n)

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Core Zone: Tree (10x10m):

The list of trees species observed during the present survey is given in the Table No. 3.17.

Table 3.17: List of Trees observed in Core Zone (10x10m)

S.

No

Species

Name

Binomial

Name

Total No of

Quadrate

Studied

Total no of

Quadrate in

Which

Species

Occurred

Total no of

Individual

of Species

in All

Quadrate

Density Relative

Density Frequency

Relative

Frequency

Basal

Area

(m2)

Relative

Dominance

Importance

Value

Index

(IVI)

SWD

Index

H= - ∑ Pi

( lnPi)

1 Neem Azadirachta

indica 25 5 7 0.28 87.500 20 83.333 0.268 65.910 236.74 -0.11684

2 Babool Acacia

nilotica 25 9 11 0.44 18.033 36 19.149 0.082 6.239 43.42 -0.30980

0.42664

Buffer Zone: Tree (10x10m):

The list of trees species observed during the present survey is given in the Table No. 3.18.

Table 3.18: List of Trees observed in Buffer Zone (10x10m)

S.

No

Species

Name

Binomial

Name

Total No of

Quadrate

Studied

Total No of

Quadrate in

Which

Species

Occurred

Total No of

Individual

of Species

in All

Quadrate

Density Relative

Density Frequency

Relative

Frequency

Basal

Area

(m2)

Relative

Dominance

Importance

Value

Index

(IVI)

SWD

Index

H= - ∑ Pi

( lnPi)

1 Neem Azadirachta

indica 50 27 32 0.64 13.008 54 14.674 0.222 4.787 32.469 -0.2653

2 Kathal or

jackfruit

Artocarpus

heterophyllus 50 14 16 0.32 6.504 28 7.609 0.194 4.166 18.279 -0.1777

3 Karanj Pongamia

pinnata 50 8 11 0.22 4.472 16 4.348 0.203 4.371 13.191 -0.1390

4 Siris tree Albizia

lebbeck 50 11 15 0.3 6.098 22 5.978 0.219 4.713 16.789 -0.1706

5 Indian Ficus 50 4 5 0.1 2.033 8 2.174 0.077 1.647 5.853 -0.0792




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Banyan benghalensis

6 Kiker or

Babool

Acacia

nilotica 50 21 34 0.68 13.821 42 11.413 0.164 3.528 28.762 -0.2735

7 Imli Tamarindus

indica 50 5 7 0.14 2.846 10 2.717 0.240 5.174 10.737 -0.1013

1.2066

Core Zone: Shrub (5x5m):

Shrubs observed during the present survey are given in the Table No. 3.19.

Table 3.19: List of Shrubs observed in Core Zone (5x5m)

S.

No

Species

Name

Binomial

Name

Total No

of

Quadrate

Studied

Total No

of

Quadrate

in Which

Species

Occurred

Total No of

Individual

of Species

in All

Quadrate

Density Relative

Density Frequency

Relative

Frequency

Abundanc

e

Relative

Abundanc

e

Importance

Value

Index

(IVI)

SWD

Index

H= - ∑ Pi

( lnPi)

1 Vilayati

Babool

Prosopis

juliflora 25 8 15 6.98 1.88 0.6 9.09 32 9.06 25.124 -0.1858

2 Aak Calotropis

procera 25 14 33 15.35 2.36 1.32 15.91 56 11.38 42.642 -0.2877

3 Khimp

Leptadenia

pyrotechni

ca

25 5 9 4.19 1.80 0.36 5.68 20 8.69 18.562 -0.1328

4 Kair Capparis

decidua 25 7 12 5.58 1.71 0.48 7.95 28 8.28 21.816 -0.1611

5 Arandi Ricinus

cummunis 25 8 11 0.44 5.12 32 9.09 1.38 6.64 20.848 -0.1521

6 Gokharu

Tribulus

terrestris 25 15 53 24.65 3.53 2.12 17.05 60 17.07 58.762 -0.3452

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Buffer Zone: Shrub (5x5m):

Shrubs observed during the present survey are given in the Table No. 3.20.

Table 3.20: List of Shrubs observed in Buffer Zone (5x5m)

S.

No

Species

Name

Binomial

Name

Total No

of

Quadrate

Studied

Total No

of

Quadrate

in Which

Species

Occurred

Total No of

Individual

of Species

in All

Quadrate

Density Relative

Density Frequency

Relative

Frequency

Abundanc

e

Relative

Abundanc

e

Importance

Value

Index

(IVI)

SWD

Index

H= - ∑ Pi

( lnPi)

1

Vilayati

Babool

Prosopis

juliflora 50 20 67 13.32 3.35 1.34 10.20 40 10.22 33.74 -0.2685

2 Aak Calotropis

procera 50 18 43 8.55 2.39 0.86 9.18 36 7.29 25.02 -0.2102

3 Khimp

Leptadenia

pyrotechni

ca

50 12 27 5.37 2.25 0.54 6.12 24 6.86 18.35 -0.1570

4 Kair Capparis

decidua 50 16 27 5.37 1.69 0.54 8.16 32 5.15 18.68 -0.1570

5 Arandi Ricinus

cummunis 50 13 35 6.96 2.69 0.7 6.63 26 8.21 21.80 -0.1855

6 Ber

Zizyphus

nummulari

a

50 14 51 10.14 3.64 1.02 7.14 28 11.11 28.39 -0.2321

7

Peeli

Kaner

Cascabela

thevetia 50 19 56 11.13 2.95 1.12 9.69 38 8.99 29.82 -0.2444

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Core Zone: Herb (1x1m):

Herbs observed during the present survey are given in the Table No. 3.21.

Table 3.21: List of Herbs observed in Core Zone (1x1m)

Buffer Zone: Herb (1x1m):

Herbs observed during the present survey are given in the Table No. 3.22.

S.

No

Species

Name

Binomial

Name

Total No

of

Quadrate

Studied

Total No

of

Quadrate

in Which

Species

Occurred

Total No of

Individual

of Species

in All

Quadrate

Density Relative

Density Frequency

Relative

Frequenc

y

Abundance

Relative

Abundance

Importance

Value

Index

(IVI)

SWD

Index

H= - ∑ Pi

( lnPi)

1

Bermuda

Grass or

Doob

Cynodon

dactylon 25 20 143 5.72 9.78 80 4.22 7.15 7.61 21.606 -0.227

2 Bhurat Cenchrus

biflorus 25 19 55 2.2 3.76 76 4.01 2.89 3.08 10.85 -0.123

3 Jangli

chaulai

Amaranthu

s spinosus 25 19 69 2.76 4.72 76 4.01 3.63 3.86 12.591 -0.144

4 Motha Cyperus

rotundus 25 17 45 1.8 3.08 68 3.59 2.65 2.82 9.48 -0.107

5 Gokharu

herb

Tribulus

terrestris 25 14 41 1.64 2.8 56 2.95 2.93 3.12 8.873 -0.1

6

Makara or

crowfoot

grass

Dactylocte

nium

aegyptium

25 14 37 1.48 2.53 56 2.95 2.64 2.81 8.296 -0.093

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Table 3.22: List of Herbs observed in Buffer Zone (1x1m)

S.

No

Species

Name

Binomial

Name

Total No

of

Quadrate

Studied

Total No

of

Quadrate

in Which

Species

Occurred

Total No of

Individual

of Species

in All

Quadrate

Density Relative

Density Frequency

Relative

Frequency

Abundance

Relative

Abundance

Importance

Value

Index

(IVI)

SWD

Index

H= - ∑ Pi

( lnPi)

1 Crabgrass Digitaria

sanguinalis 50 33 141 15.43 4.27 2.82 11.07 66 8.13 34.63 -0.2883

2

Bermuda

Grass or

Doob

Cynodon

dactylon 50 27 70 7.66 2.59 1.4 9.06 54 4.93 21.65 -0.1968

3

Egyptian

Crowfoot

grass

Dactylocte

nium

aegyptium

50 28 55 6.02 1.96 1.1 9.40 56 3.74 19.15 -0.1691

4 Bullet

grass

Panicum

repens 50 19 45 4.92 2.37 0.9 6.38 38 4.50 15.80 -0.1483

5 Jangli

chaulai

Amaranthu

s spinosus 50 17 58 6.35 3.41 1.16 5.70 34 6.49 18.54 -0.1750

6 Satyanasi Argemone

maxicana 50 14 62 6.78 4.43 1.24 4.70 28 8.42 19.90 -0.1825

7 Motha Cyperus

rotundus 50 15 58 6.35 3.87 1.16 5.03 30 7.35 18.73 -0.1750

8 Dhatura Datura

stramonium 50 19 52 5.69 2.74 1.04 6.38 38 5.21 17.27 -0.1631

9 Bhurat Cenchrus

biflorus 50 8 23 2.52 2.88 0.46 2.68 16 5.47 10.67 -0.0927

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3.11.6 Faunal Study

For the documentation of the faunal biodiversity of the study area with respect

to birds, reptiles, amphibians, and butterfly species, a detailed survey had been

conducted, within 10 km radius from proposed site in Injepalli Village, in

Kalaburgi District. This data is based on the survey conducted during April, 2019.

The different methods adopted were as follows:

Physical observation by the survey method conducted in the study area

for the faunal diversity study.

Secondary data were gathered from the local habitant with the

discussion.

Data collected from the other sources for the complete biological

environmental studies.

Intensive surveys were carried out at Injepalli & Sedam villages of Sedam

Taluka, Kalaburgi District, Karnataka. Survey was conducted at study site,

which would be subjected to higher degree of disturbance by project

related activities. Data on the presence/absence of the different faunal

species in the project area was recorded largely based on direct and

indirect evidence such as tracks, spoors, dung and calls. Secondary

information sources such as published information, unpublished reports,

personal communication and informal interviews with villagers were also

taken into account for supplementing primary data collected during field

studies. Standard field guides were used for identification of faunal

species during the surveys (Peater, 1980).

Avifaunal studies (Bird surveys) were conducted at the sampling points

marked for intensive study. While traversing the area, birds were identified

either by direct sighting or by calls. Casual observations were also

recorded as and when the team moved through the study area. Field

guide by Ali & Ripley, (1983) was used to identify bird species. Existing

checklists of avian species (Anon., 1998) of the project area was also

consulted and validated.

Avifauna:

Core Zone

Only 6 species reported from the project site (flying across site) which includes

Common ground dove, Common Babbler, Black Drongo, Cattle Egret, Common

Kingfisher, and Red-wattled Lapwing.

Buffer Zone

Systematic account of the birds in the study area with the status of occurrence is

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Table 3.23: Systematic Lists of Birds in Study Area

S. No. Common Name Binomial Name Family Schedule

1. Common

Kingfisher

Alcedo atthis Alcedinidae IV

2. House sparrow Passer domesticus Passeridae IV

3. Indian Ring Dove Streptopelia

decaocto

Columbidae IV

4. Indian Black

Drongo

Dicrurus macrocercus Dicruridae IV

5. Rock Pigeon Columba livia Columbidae IV

6. Common Myna Acridotheres tristis Sturnidae IV

7. Common Bulbul Pycnonotus barbatus Pycnonotidae IV

8. Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis Ardeidae IV

9. Indian roller Coracioas Bengalensis Coraciidae IV

Mammals:

Core Zone

There were 2 mammals observed at site during site visit includes Common

Mongoose and three striped Squirrel.

Buffer Zone

The wild mammals documented other than domesticated ones from buffer zone

of the study area are given in the Table 3.24.

Table 3.24: List of Mammals in the Buffer Zone

S. No. Common Name Binomial Name Family Schedule

1 Mongoose / Neola Herpestes edwardsi Herpestidae IV

2 Five stripped palm

squirrel

Funambulus pennantii Sciuridae IV

3 Indian Hedgehog Paraechinus micropus Erinaceidae IV

4 Buffalo Bubalus bubalis Bovidae IV

5 Cow Bas taurus IV

6 Common House

Rat

Rattus rattus Muridae V

7 Indian porcupine Hystrix indica Hystricidae IV

8 Indian Fox Vulpes bengalensis Canidae IV

Amphibians and Reptiles:

Amphibians are mainly in fresh water and marshy place.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_kingfishers

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dicruridae

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erinaceidae

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Table 3.25: Amphibians and Reptiles in the Study Area

S. No. Common name Binomial name Family Schedule

Amphibians

1 Common Indian

Toad

Duttaphrynus

melanostictus

Bufonidae LC

2 Indian Bullfrog Hoplobatrachus

tigerinus

Ranidae IV

Reptiles

3 Yellow-Green

House Gecko

Hemidactylus flaviviridis Agamidae LC

4 Garden Lizard/

Girgit

Calotes versicolor Agamidae LC

5 Common House

Gecko

Hemidactylus frenatus Gekkonidae LC

6 Fan throated lizard Sitana ponticeriana Agamidae LC

7 Keeled Indian

Mabuya

Mabuya carinata Scincidae LC

Endangered Plants

Based on the survey conducted, the study area does not have any living species

which are endangered or threatened as per the IUCN Red list.

Endangered animals

Based on the survey conducted, the study area does not have any species

which are endangered or threatened as per the IUCN Red list or in the Schedule

species list under the Wildlife Conservation Act.

Migratory Species

Avifauna species may be migratory.

Wildlife Sanctuaries/National Parks/Reserve Forest areas

As per the survey conducted and literature available, it is observed that no

reserve forest or conservation area exists in 10 km radius of the proposed mine.

Table 3.26: Major Features in the Study Area

Feature Name / Status

National Park / Sanctuary Nil

Biosphere Reserve /Tiger Reserve/ Elephant

Reserve /any other Reserve

Nil

Habitat for migratory birds Nil

Corridor for animals of Schedule I & II of the Nil

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gecko

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Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972

Azadirachta indica

(Neem)

Phoenix dactylifera

(Khajur)

Terminalia catappa

(Badam)

Opuntia elatior

(Nagphani)

Nerium odorum

(Kaner)

Pongamia pinnata

(Karanj)

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Bambusa bambos

(Bamboo)

Bos taurus

(Cow)

Bubulcus ibis

(Cattle Egret)

Fig 3.13: Photo Documentation

3.12 SOCIO ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

This section discusses the baseline socio-economic environment of the Kalaburgi

district and Sedam Taluka with respect to CCI’s proposed limestone mining

operations. The following section discusses the methodology used for the socio-

economic assessment. The subsequent sections discuss the baseline profile of the

district and the villages within the study area. The information provided has been

primarily derived from the secondary sources (Census of India and District

Statistical Handbook). In addition primary information was also collected during

the discussions at the villages with the local community members. The village-

wise secondary data (obtained from Census, 2011 and presented) has been

taken into consideration for analyzing the socio-economic profile in a

comparative manner for the proposed mine.

3.12.1 Study Area at a Glance

The mines of Cement Corporation of India M.L. No. 2015 (119.64 Hect.) is located

in village Injepalli and Sedam, Tehsil Sedam Dist. Gulbarga (Kalaburgi),

Karnataka. The study area includes the 31 villages of Tehsil Sedam District

Gulbarga (Kalaburgi), Karnataka and 5 villages of Tehsil Basheerabad, District

Vikarabad, Telangana within radius of 10.0 km. from mine site. Gulbarga

(Kalaburgi) district is situated in northern Karnataka between 76°.04' and 77°.42’

east longitude, and 17°.12' and 17°.46' north latitude. This district is bounded on

the west by Bijapur district and Solapur district of Maharashtra state, on the north

by Bidar district, Osmanabad district and Latur district of Maharashtra state, on

the south by Yadgir district, and on the east by Vikarabad district of Telangana

state. Kalaburgi is famous for toordal Pigeon pea and the limestone deposits are

more in Kalaburgi District. As per Census 2011, Kalaburgi City is an Urban

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The project proponent is committed to take up the socio-economic

development initiatives not only to minimize the negative impact on the

population and also to improve the socio-economic status of population living in

10 km radius of the mine as its sustained effort as part of corporate social

responsibility.

3.12.2 Objectives

The board objectives of the socio-economic impact assessment are:

To study the socio-economic status of the people living in the study area.

To assess the impact on socio-economic environment due to the project

concerned

To evaluate the community development measures proposed to be

taken up by the project proponent, if any

To suggest community development measures that needs to be taken for

the study area with stake holder engagement.

3.12.3 Methodology

The methodology adopted mainly includes primary survey review of published

secondary data (District Census Statistical Handbooks-2011 and Primary Census

Abstract of Census-2011) with respect to population, density, household size, sex

ratio, social stratification, literacy rate and occupational structure for 10 km

radius study area.

3.12.4 Demographic Profile of the Study Area

3.12.4.1 Population Profile

The study area comprises of 31 villages of Tehsil Sedam District Kalaburgi,

Karnataka state and 5 villages of Tehsil Basheerabad District Vikarabad

Telangana state within the radius 10 km from mine site. The total population of

the buffer zone is 92,055 accommodating in households 17,954 with an average

households size of approx. 4 members per family. Details are given in the Table

3.27.

Table 3.27: Population Composition of Study Area

S.

No.

Name of

Village

No. of

Households

Total

Population

Total

Male

Total

Female

1 Batgera(K) 518 2728 1343 1385

2 Hodal 318 1978 1001 977

3 Injepalli 46 172 82 90

4 Madkal 476 2239 1128 1111

Sub Total 1358 7117 3554 3563

5 Adki 733 3714 1819 1895

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7 Biderched 154 837 440 397

8 Ekmai 629 2906 1418 1488

9 Hanmanhalli 137 789 388 401

10 Imdapur 227 1281 639 642

11 Kachwar 116 579 283 296

12 Kurgunta (CT) 1313 6472 3204 3268

13 Madhwar 113 586 290 296

14 Sedam 7,831 39,341 19,816 19,525

15 Sompalli 119 537 272 265

16 Turkbommanhalli 54 284 133 151

Sub Total 12037 60394 30192 30202

17 Amarwadi 49 270 135 135

18 Bibhalli 132 748 362 386

19 Chitkanpalli 280 1507 698 809

20 Gopanapalli(K) 88 439 222 217

21 Gundepalli(K) 97 464 228 236

22 Habal (T) 290 1418 689 729

23 Hanumannagar 148 891 454 437

24 Hayyal 202 954 454 500

25 Iragpalli 246 1297 640 657

26 Jilladpalli 81 424 207 217

27 Kothlapur 625 2977 1480 1497

28 Mailwar 554 2829 1411 1418

29 Rajola 366 2361 1198 1163

30 Satpatanhalli 112 582 285 297

31 Surwar 129 643 308 335

32 Taranhalli 368 2162 1055 1107

33 Tilgul 277 1702 825 877

34 Manthangoud 240 1377 690 687

35 KamsanpalleBuzurg 133 818 430 388

36 Yadhalli 142 681 346 335

Sub Total 4559 24544 12117 12427

Grand Total 17954 92055 45863 46192

Source: Census of India, 2011

3.12.4.2 Distribution of Population

As per 2011 census, the study area consists of 92,055 persons inhabited in study

area. The distribution of population in the study area is shown in Fig 3.14. Details

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Fig 3.14: Demographic Map of Study Area

Table 3.28: Distribution of Population

Particulars 0-3 km 3-7 km 7-10 km 0-10 km

No. of Households 1358 12037 4559 17954

Total Population 7117 60394 24544 92055

Male Population 3554 30192 12117 45863

Female Population 3563 30202 12427 46192

Total Population (0-6 years) 1016 8095 3304 12415

Male Population (0-6 years) 519 4056 1648 6223

Female Population (0-6 years) 497 4039 1656 6192

% of 0-6 years population 14.28 13.40 13.46 13.49

Average Household Size 5.24 5.02 5.38 5.13

% of males to the total population 49.94 49.99 49.37 49.82

% of females to the total population 50.06 50.01 50.63 50.18

Sex Ratio (no of females per 1000 males) 1003 1000 1026 1007

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3.12.4.3 Social Structure

In the study area, as per 2011 census, 25.74% of the population belongs to

Scheduled Castes (SC) and 2.62% to Scheduled Tribes (ST). In comparison with

state proportion of SC and ST Population in the study area is approx similar to

district (Gulbarga district SC 25.3% and ST 2.5%).

Overall the data of social stratification reveals that the SC and ST% to population

is Nearby 30%, The SC and ST community are marginalized and they are at

considered at low level of social strata and calls for a special attention in Social

Impact Management Plan for improving their socio-economic status apart from

preservation and protection of their art, culture and traditional rights of

livelihood. The distribution of population by social structure is shown in Table 3.29.

Table 3.29: Distribution of Population by Social Structure


Schedule caste 2654 14031 7012 23697

% To the total population 37.29 23.23 28.57 25.74

Schedule Tribes 4 1269 1141 2414

% To the total population 0.06 2.10 4.65 2.62

Total SC and ST population 2658 15300 8153 26111

% To total population 37.35 25.33 33.22 28.36

Total population 7117 60394 24544 92055

Source: District Census Hand Book – 2011

2654

14031

7012

23697

41269 1141

24142658

15300

8153

26111

7117

60394

24544

92055

0

10000

20000

30000

40000

50000

60000

70000

80000

90000

100000

0-3 km 3-7 km 7-10 km 0-10 km

Schedule caste

Schedule Tribes

Total SC and ST population

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3.12.4.4 Literacy Profile

The data of study area reveals that literacy rate 63.95% as per 2011 census,

which is found to be less than the state rate of literacy (Karnataka 75.4%). The

distribution of literate and literacy rate in the study area is given in the Table 3.30.

Table 3.30: Literacy Profile of the Study Area



Male Population 3554 30192 12117 45863

Female Population 3563 30202 12427 46192

Total Population (0-6 years) 1016 8095 3304 12415

Male Population (0-6 years) 519 4056 1648 6223

Female Population (0-6 years) 497 4039 1656 6192

Total population above 6 years 6101 52299 21240 79640

Total literates (6+ Years) 3333 36464 11132 50929

Male literates (6+ years) 2012 20504 6533 29049

Female literates (6+ Years) 1321 15960 4599 21880

Male literacy rate (%) to the total

literates 60.37 56.23 58.69 57.04

Female literacy rate (%) to the total

literates 39.63 43.77 41.31 42.96

Total literacy rate (%) to the total

population 54.63 69.72 52.41 63.95

Average male literacy to the total

Population (%) 32.98 39.21 30.76 36.48

Average female literacy to the total

Population (%) 21.65 30.52 21.65 27.47

Source: District Census Hand Book – 2011

2654

14031

7012

23697

41269 1141

24142658

15300

8153

26111

7117

60394

24544

92055

0

10000

20000

30000

40000

50000

60000

70000

80000

90000

100000

0-3 km 3-7 km 7-10 km 0-10 km

Schedule caste

Schedule Tribes

Total SC and ST population

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The percentage of male literates to the total literates of the study area works out

to be 57.04%. The percentage of female literates to the total literates, which is an

important indicator for social change, is observed to be 42.96% in the study area

as per 2011 census records.

3.12.4.5 Occupational Structure

The occupational structure of residents of work participation rate in the study

area is studied with reference to main workers, marginal workers and non-

workers. The main workers include 10 categories of workers defined by the

Census Department consisting of cultivators, agricultural laborers, those

engaged in live-stock, forestry, fishing, mining and quarrying; manufacturing,

processing and repairs in household industry; and other than household industry,

construction, trade and commerce, transport and communication and other

services.

The marginal workers are those workers engaged in some work for a period of

less than six months during the reference year prior to the census survey. The

non-workers include those engaged in unpaid household duties, students, retired

persons, dependents, beggars, vagrants etc.; institutional inmates or all other

non-workers who do not fall under the above categories.

Total work participation in the project study areas is 42.04% and the non-workers

constitute 57.96% of the total population respectively. In comparison with study

area work participation rate is similar to Kalaburgi district. (Kalaburgi district is

42.4%). The main workers to the total workers are 81.59% and the marginal

3333

36464

11132

50929

2012

20504

6533

29049

1321

15960

4599

21880

0

10000

20000

30000

40000

50000

60000

0-3 km 3-7 km 7-10 km 0-10 km

Total literates

Male literates

Female literates




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workers constitute to 18.41% to the total workers. The occupational structure of

the study area is shown in Table 3.31.

Table 3.31: Occupational Structure of the Study Area



Total workers 3246 22552 12899 38697

Work participation rate (%) 45.61 37.34 52.55 42.04

Total main workers 2667 18674 10231 31572

% of main workers to total workers 82.16 82.80 79.32 81.59

Marginal workers 579 3878 2668 7125

% of marginal workers to total workers 17.84 17.20 20.68 18.41

Non-workers 3871 37842 11645 53358

% of non-workers to total population 54.39 62.66 47.45 57.96

3.12.5 Infrastructural Facilities and Amenities

The infrastructure and amenities available in the area denote the economic

wellbeing of the region. A review of infrastructural facilities available in the study

area has been done based on the survey by Functional Area Expert (FAE).

3.12.5.1 Education Facility

In the study area; it was observed that each village has school upto primary

level. For further education students have to travel to nearby villages. The basic

infrastructure of school is fairly well constructed. The school gets the electricity

regularly and water. The education facilities that are prevailing in the study area

are shown in Table 3.32.

3246

22552

12899

38697

2667

18674

10231

31572

579

38782668

7125

3871

37842

11645

53358

0

10000

20000

30000

40000

50000

60000

0-3 km 3-7 km 7-10 km 0-10 km

Total workers

Total main workers

Marginal workers

Non-workers




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Table 3.32: Educational Facilities in the Study Area

Dis

tan

ce

(In

Km

s.)

Government Private P

re-

Prim

ary

Sc

ho

ol

Prim

ary

Sc

ho

ol

Se

co

nd

ary

Sc

ho

ol

Se

nio

r

Se

co

nd

ary

Sc

ho

ol

Co

lle

ge

Pre

-

Prim

ary

Sc

ho

ol

Prim

ary

Sc

ho

ol

Se

co

nd

ary

Sc

ho

ol

Se

nio

r

Se

co

nd

ary

Sc

ho

ol

Co

lle

ge

0-3 04 1 1 1 - - 02 01 - -

3-7 12 10 06 02 02 05 10 05 04 07

7-10 15 10 02 02 - - 03 02 02 -

3.12.5.2 Medical & Health Facility

There are primary health centre and sub centers in the surveyed villages. The

medical facilities available in the study area are given in Table 3.33.

Table 3.33: Medical Facilities in the Study Area

Dis

tan

ce

(In

Km

s.)

Prim

ary

He

alth

Ce

ntr

e

Su

b-H

ea

lth

Ce

ntr

e

Co

mm

un

ity

He

alth

Ce

ntr

e

Dis

pe

nsa

ry

Ho

spita

l

(Go

vt.

)

Ho

spita

l (P

vt.

)

Ay

urv

ed

ic

Ho

spita

l

Ve

terin

ary

Ho

spita

l

Ho

me

op

ath

ic

0-3 01 - - - - - - - -

3-7 04 01 02 - 03 05 02 03 01

7-10 01 - 01 - - - - 02 -

3.12.5.3 Source of Water

Main source of drinking water is Tap water and bore well water is used for

irrigation. Other water resources such as ponds and well are there as shown in

Table 3.34.

Table 3.34: Medical Facilities in the Study Area

Distance

(In Kms.) Well

Bore

well River Ponds

Hand

pumps

Tap

water Canals

0-3 A A NA A A A NA

3-7 A A A A A A NA

7-10 A A A A A A NA

3.12.5.4 Communication Facilities

The changing trends in technology have massively affected the people in the

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which are possessed by most of the individuals in the locality. It has become an

obsession among the youth and a necessity for the working class. All other

means of communication seem to have become extinct after the advent of

mobile technology; details are given in Table 3.35.

Table 3.35: Communication Facilities in the Study Area

Distance

(In Kms.)

Post

Office

Telephone

(Landlines)

Mobile Phone

Coverage

STDs

Booth

Internet

Cafes

Pvt. Courier

Facility

0-3 A A A NA NA NA

3-7 A A A NA A A

7-10 A A A NA NA NA

3.12.5.5 Transportation Facility

The study area is well connected with road. Transport or transportation is the

movement of people, animals and goods from one location to another. Modes

of transport are road. The nearest railway station is Kurkunta. The field can be

divided into infrastructure, vehicles and operations. Transport is important

because it enables trade between people, which is essential for the

development of civilizations. The various transportation facilities available in the

study area are shown in Table 3.36.

Table 3.36: Transportation Facilities in the Study Area

Distance

(In Kms.)

Bus Service Railway

Station

Auto

Rickshaw Taxi

Govt. Pvt.

0-3 A A NA NA NA

3-7 A A A A NA

7-10 A A NA NA NA

3.12.6 Social Issue & Needs

Considering the direct and indirect impact due to proposed project the

community consultation was conducted in the villages nearest to the proposed

project site (within a 7-8 km radius) in order to share the experience and to

identify solutions to resolve concern/ issues.The community consultation was

carried out on 25/03/2019 to 27/03/2019 at Madkal, Kurgunta, Bhatgira Buzurg,

Mailwar Azimpet villages etc. on various topics/issues related to social issues in

the surrounding areas.

Primary data mainly through interviews with individuals and communities in the

identified villages (as per the preliminary project boundary) and secondary data

such as published and unpublished reports of the central and state government,

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Table 3.37: Focus Group Discussion Details

S.

No. Villages Date

Location

Within Village

Issues

Discussed

1 Madkal 25/03/19

Primary School Condition of

education

Health and

sanitation facilities

Condition of basic

infrastructure

facilities

Employment

Drinking water

facilities

2 Kurgunta Hospital (PHC)

3 Sedam

26/03/19

Govt. Hospital

4 Yadga Hospital (PHC)

5 Bhatgira

Buzurg

Sr. Secondary

School

6 Adki

27/03/19

Secondary School,

Panchayat Office

7 Mailwar

Azimpet

Sr. Secondary

School

Interaction at Kurkunta Group Interaction at Kurkunta

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Group Discussion at Madkal Interaction at Adki

Fig 3.15: Photographs of Public Interaction

3.12.7 Socio-Economic Observations in the Study Area

Proposed project will be established in the Government waste land,

therefore there is no loss of any

residential/commercial/community/religious structures. There is also no loss

of any agricultural/forest land.

R & R also does not applicable for this project.

Government run health programmes are organized in the villages falling in

the study area but people fail to gain this facility.

The majority of the population of the study area depends on agriculture

besides the industry like poultry and dairy farming are also taken up. Milk

and dairy products are attracting the attention of the peoples in villages

and they are being associated with it by cooperative societies. Few are

engaged in nearby industries.

Socio-economic status of women in the study area is below average. Role

of decision making of women in daily household activities is very low.

Girl child education is predominantly promoted in the region but there is

requirement of some improvement in it. Literacy of women in the study

area is much below in comparison to their male counterparts.

Involvement of women in any economic activities is also very poor. They

are involved in rearing children, household works and few works as laborers.

Overall socio-economic status of people is poor.

Personal hygiene and awareness of cleanliness is average in many villages.

There is poor drainage system and domestic wastewater of drains flow on

the village road leading to infectious diseases.

Hand pump, well and taps are the main source of drinking water and

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Electricity supply in the villages is available 10 to 12 hours only.

Average income in the villages of the study area

Television, news paper and FM radio is the medium of mass

communication.

3.12.8 Major Issues in the Region

There is an urgent need of women empowerment programme, women

right awareness programme, women-skill development programme in the

villages of project periphery.

Girl education should be promoted in the study area.

Vocational and Skill-development training should be provided to

unemployed youth and they should also be provided employment

opportunity.

Cleanliness awareness programme should be organized in the villages of

project periphery. People should be taught about the importance of neat

and clean environment. In the school, essay writing, debate programmes,

environment and cleanliness, should be conducted.

Healthcare facilities require improvement in the industrial area of Kurkunta

and periphery villages.

Use of contaminated water is the major reason for health diseases. Villages

of the study area require water purifiers at public places like schools,

community centers, community health care centers etc.

Gender ratio (Below 6 year) of the study area is very low. Gender equality

awareness programme require in the study area.

3.12.9 Action Plan

CCI Ltd. has a CSR Policy. Based on the local area of the project, CSR

interventions will be finalized by CCI. During field consultation; there are various

key areas for CSR identified were:

Provision of drinking water;

Improved educational services - beyond primary school, in some of the

villages;

Local transportation for school;

Separates toilets for girls in school;

Girl’s educational awareness programme;

Stationary for school.

In terms of CSR interventions key concerns for some villages are with respect to

drinking water supply and education facilities at middle/secondary level and

other educational services. Currently the education within the village is available

only till the primary school. For further studies opportunities are available only at

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these are not convenient for students and the costs are high for families to send

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4.0 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND

MITIGATION MEASURES

4.1 GENERAL

Opencast mining activity causes some impacts on the surrounding environment

unless proper environmental management plan is adopted. Selecting suitable

sites for mining and also adopting all the guidelines prescribed by the MoEF&CC

and IBM can minimize the major possible impacts.

This chapter deals with following aspects:

To identify project activities that could beneficially or adversely impact

the environment;

To predict and assess the environment impacts of such activities;

To examine each environmental aspect impact relationship in detail and

identify its degree of significance;

To identify possible mitigation measures for these project activities and

select the most appropriate mitigation measure based on the reduction

insignificance achieved and practicality in implementation.

4.2 IDENTIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT DUE TO THE PROPOSED

PROJECT

Details of investigated environmental impacts due to project location, possible

accidents, project design, project construction, regular operations and final

decommissioning are discussed in this section.

The interaction matrix is presented in Table 4.1 which indicates the interaction

between the project activities and various environmental components. At this

stage the interactions are not quantified, but only identified for further

assessment. The potential adverse impacts are represented by ‘X’ mark in the

table and the beneficial impacts are represented by ‘+’ mark.

A programme to implement all mitigation measures is then prepared and

presented as an Environmental Monitoring Program and Environmental

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Table 4.1: Interactions between Project Activity and Environmental Sensitivities

Environmental

Parameters

Project Activities

Site

Selection

Removal of

site

vegetation

Excavation at site,

Movement of JCBs,

other machinery,

workers/ labors

etc.

Vehicular

movement for

transportation of

mined out

material

Plantation

Stacking of

mined out

material

Backfilling

Physical Parameters

Topography X

Air X X X X

Noise and

Vibration X X X

Surface Water X

Ground Water X X +

Biological Parameters

Flora X X X

Fauna X X

Eco-sensitive

area

Socio-Economic Parameters

Landuse X X X + +

Employment +

Economy +

Infrastructure +

Occupational

Health and

Safety

X X X X




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4.3 LAND ENVIRONMENT

Since mining is being carried out by manual opencast method, it is expected to

affect the land environment essentially. Impact assessment study on land

environment can be done by considering land use pattern/ land cover,

Topography, Drainage pattern and geological features of the mine site as well

as the study area.

4.3.1 Anticipated Impact

The existing surface profile will be replaced by a depressed surface (pit)

with benches if 6m depth.

Since it is an existing mine, there will be no need to build office and work-

shop which will be subjected to leveling.

Apart from the change in landuse pattern within the lease area, there will not be

any adverse impact on the landuse of the surrounding area.

4.3.2 Mitigations Measures

Adopting suitable, site-specific mitigation measures can reduce the degree of

impact of mining on land. Some of the land –related mitigation measures are as

follows:

Present land use pattern of the lease area is waste land and at the

conceptual stage the land use pattern will remain the same, hence will

not be changed.

The pits will be utilized for rain water harvesting

4.4 WATER ENVIRONMENT

Water plays a very important role in preserving life. It is also vital for the growth of

flora, fauna and agriculture. Aquatic life fully depends on the quality and

quantity of water. Rain cycle is an important activity of nature which fully

depends on water, plantation, air, hills and other features. The mining activity in

general is considered as creating negative impacts on this system. However, all

mitigation measures have been envisaged to nullify these negative impacts, in

this project, as detailed below:


Impact due to Mining

As such no effluents will be generated due to the existing mining activity.

However, domestic effluent to 1.5 KLD will be generated which will be diverted

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Table 4.2: Waste Water Generation and Treatment/ Disposal

Units Requirement

(KLD)

Effluent

(KLD) Remark

Mining Use

Water

sprinkling/ Dust

suppression

10.0 0

The waste water generated from the

domestic use will be diverted into

septic tank followed by soak pit.

Plantation 5.0 0

Misc. & Utilities 3.0 0

Domestic use 2.0 1.5

Total 20.0 1.5

Surface Water

As there is no River or Nallah passing through the mine site, hence no

impact is anticipated on the hydrological regime of the area due to

mining activity.

No natural course of water stream is interrupted or diverted due to mining

activity; hence no impact on natural drain is anticipated.

Surface run off distribution during rainy season may get affected due to

excavated pits and overburden stack.

Runoff from the mining benches or from overburden during the rainy

season may get contaminated.

Ground Water

Impact on ground water is may be anticipated as mining depth may

intersect groundwater.

Ground water pollution can take place only if the mining rejects contain

toxic substances, which get leached by the precipitation water and

percolate to the ground water table thus polluting it. Any nearby wells or

other sources of water can be rendered unfit for drinking and even for

industrial use.

Domestic sewage will be generated which can create contamination.

4.4.2 Mitigations Measures

Practically there is no overburden or reject generating from the mining

activity, moreover the excavated mineral itself is non-toxic and hence no

effect due to water flow during rains following the contours of the area is

expected.

As there is no generation of overburden or mineral reject from the mining

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reservoir at the end of mine life. This will help in recharging ground water

table by acting as a water harvesting structure.

Overall drainage planning has been done in such a manner that the

existing pre-mining drainage conditions will be maintained to the extent

possible so that run off distribution is not affected.

Surface Run off management structures like construction of retaining wall

& garland drain settling pond are proposed.

Garland drain will be constructed on all sides of quarry along with settling

pond to remove the suspended solids from storm water. The collected

water shall be used in plantation and spraying on haul roads. Settling

ponds will be designed on the basis of silt loading, slope of the lease,

detention time required etc.

Septic tanks and soak pits will be provided for the disposal of domestic

effluent generated from mine office.

4.5 AIR ENVIRONMENT

The air quality in the mining area depends upon the nature and concentration

of emissions and meteorological conditions.


The major sources of air pollution in the proposed mine is dust generation due to

drilling, blasting, excavation, loading and transportation of mineral & wind

erosion of exposed material.

Drilling:

Drilling will be done by blast holes by 115 mm dia drill and generated muck pile,

will be excavated by the shovels with bucket capacities of 6.5 m3 and 4.3 m3

shovels. Drilling operations are mainly carried out during day time.

Blasting:

Blasting will be done using ANFO mixture along with 25% booster slurry explosives.

Air pollutants generated during blasting will be in the form of chemical gases

and particulate matter. The gases and particulate matter generated during

blasting does not significantly contribute any air pollution as it will be

instantaneous and intermittent. Blasting will be carried out during daytime only

and is avoided during high windy periods and during night times.

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The entire limestone excavated from this mine will be fed to CCI cement plant.

The mine is situated at a distance of about 4.0 km of the cement plant by road.

The limestone will be transported to the plant by closed belt conveyor system.

Ore Loading:

The ore after crushing and sizing at in pit crushing plant is brought to stock yard

which ultimately transported to the plant & the remaining material is stacked in

the stock pile by a movable stacker placed in stock yard. Water sprinkling is

done regularly to contain the PM in the stock yards.

Of the above sources, drilling, blasting, excavation and transportation

through dumper and crushing plant are the major sources, which are of

significance. Water sprinkling arrangements at the appropriate places will be

provided to contain the emissions.

The proposed lime stone mining activities are likely to contribute additional

Particulate Matter (PM), dust from area sources and Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx)

and hydrocarbons from automobile exhaust. The existing baseline

concentrations of pollutants are within the limits prescribed by CPCB for

industrial/mixed areas and for rural/residential areas.

Air pollution sources at the proposed mining site can be classified into three

categories, viz., area sources, line sources and instantaneous point sources.

Extraction of lime stone by various activities in mining area is considered as an

area source. Transportation of ore from mining area to the crusher is considered

as line source. Blasting is usually done by deep holes. Blasting in the proposed

mining will be conducted through deep blast holes and blasting will be carried

out during day time. The sources of pollutants are given in Table 4.3.

Table 4.3: Sources of Pollutants

S. No. Source Type of Pollutant

1 Mining activity, (drilling, blasting, loading &

crushing)

PM, NOx

2 Transport of Over Burden (OB) waste for

dumping/ backfill and ore to sorting/sizing

PM

3 Dumping of waste PM

4 Sorting of ore and loading PM

5 Transportation of sorted ore PM, NOx

AERMOD Air Quality Modeling:

In this present study, United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA–42

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concentrations for different operations in mining including the mineral

transportation.

In order to predict the particulate emissions, Aermod Cloud an interface based

on ISCST3 – FDM model was used to predict changes in air quality i.e., maximum

ground level concentration (GLC’s) of PM10 due to the proposed mining

activity. The inputs required for the model is:

Hourly meteorological data

Source data

Receptor data

Programme control parameters

Emission Factors Considered in Model:

The modeling has been carried to predict the impacts of the mining operations

with a total production capacity of 1 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) on the

existing environment, using emission factors arrived for the worst case i.e. without

control measures. The emission factor has been estimated for 9 no. of sources for

various mining operations and is given in Table 4.4. The graphical representation

of ground level concentration (GLCs) is shown in Fig-4.1, 4.2 & 4.3 and an output

result of the modeling is given in Table 4.5, 4.6 & 4.7.

Table 4.4: Emission Factors for Mining Operations used for Modeling

S. No. Activities / Operations Units Emission Factors

1. Top soil removal by ripper gm/m 0.623

2. Drilling gm/sec 0.720

3. Blasting gm/sec 2.190

4. Loading to tippers excavator gm/sec 0.005

5. Dumper/ tipper unloading OB gm/sec 0.005

6. Bulldozing of OB gm/sec 0.025

7. Loading ore to dumper/ tipper gm/sec 0.012

8. Dumper / tipper unloading ore gm/sec 0.018

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Fig 4.1: Isopleths of PM10 Concentration in 10 km Radius from the Mine Site

Table 4.5: Result Summary of PM10 Concentration (µg/m2)

Maximum 24-Hr Average PM10 Concentration, µg/m2

Locations Observed Incremental Predicted

Near Cement

Plant 78.54

0.5 79.04

Sedam 63.82 0.1 63.92

Within Lease Area 72.95 8.0 80.95

Kotlapur 69.89 0.1 69.99

Mailwar Azimpet 76.59 0.1 76.69

Madkal 69.61 0.5 70.11

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Fig 4.2: Isopleths of PM2.5 Concentration in 10 km Radius from the Mine Site

Table 4.6: Result Summary of PM2.5 Concentration (µg/m2)

Maximum 24-Hr Average PM2.5 Concentration, µg/m2


Near Cement

Plant 46.02

0.2 46.22

Sedam 49.00 0.046 49.046


Kotlapur 33.80 0.0 33.8


Madkal 39.00 0.5 39.5

Imadapur 36.83 0.06 36.89


Fig 4.3: Isopleths of NOx Concentration in 10 km Radius from the Mine Site

Table 4.7: Result Summary of NOx Concentration (µg/m2)

Maximum 24-Hr Average NOx Concentration, µg/m2


Near Cement

Plant 16.84

0.3 17.14

Sedam 13.87 0.2 14.07


Kotlapur 17.82 0.2 18.02


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Imadapur 16.84 0.2 17.04


It is seen that the GLC’s obtained at various locations for the study area well

within the CPCB standards (dated 18th November, 2009).

4.5.2 Mitigation Measures

Drilling: To control fugitive dust at source, wet drilling will be provided. Where

there is a scarcity of water, suitably designed dust extractor will be provided for

dry drilling along with dust hood at the mouth of the drill-hole collar.

Blasting: Establish time of blasting to suit the local conditions. Avoid blasting i.e.,

when temperature inversion is likely to occur and strong wind blows towards

residential areas.

Haul Road: The long life WBM (Water Bound Macadam) haul roads will be

constructed and maintained for traffic movement.

Transport: The speed of dumpers/ trucks on haul road will be controlled as

increased speed increases dust emissions. Overloading of transport vehicles will

be avoided. The trucks/ tippers will have sufficient free board. Spillage of ore on

public roads will be cleared immediately and vehicles will play in safe speed.

Green Belt: Planting of trees all along main mine haul road and regular grading

of haul roads will be practiced to prevent the generation of dust due to

movement of dumpers/trucks. Green belt of adequate width will be developed

around the lease area. Plantation will also be done in dumping area, mineral

stockyard.

4.6 NOISE ENVIRONMENT



Noise can also disturb natural wildlife and ecological systems.


The source of Noise pollution will be the vehicular movements.

Noise will be generated by the digging of mine area using shovels,

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Maintenance of Machinery: Good and regular maintenance of machinery will

be ensured to keep the noise generated at minimum. The vehicles operating will

be maintained and provided with good silencers. All machines will be used at

optimum capacity.

Blasting: Blasting will be avoided in the morning and evening hours, on foggy

days, at night time and at times of high wind velocity and low cloud cover.

Drilling: Drilling will be carried out with the help of sharp drill bits.

Vegetation: Plantation of trees around haul roads will be done to reduce the

noise.

Trained Operators: Only trained operators will be allowed to operate machines.

Hearing Protection: Equipment like ear-muffs, ear-plugs, etc. are commonly used

device for hearing protection. Workers and operators working at drilling sites will

be provided with ear muffs.

4.7 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT

The baseline flora and fauna has been depicted in Section-3.11 of Chapter-3.





The mine lease area is waste land with no vegetation. Thus there shall not be any

adverse impact on biological environment due to the mining.

The mine area after reclamation will be planted resulting in an improvement in

surrounding environment.


To reduce the adverse effects on flora/fauna status of the area due to

deposition of dust generated from mining operations, water sprinkling and water

spraying systems will be ensured in all dust prone areas to arrest dust generation.

Methodical and well-planned plantation scheme is being carried out

depending upon the immediate need, priority and availability of land which will

be continued in future also. The plantation is being done in multiple rows in

available places in a staggered way to cover the area to give the desired

stratified appearance of multi-tiers.

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Noise abatement

Reuse of waste water to the extent possible

Prevention of soil erosion

Ecological restoration

Aesthetic, biological and visual improvement of area due to improved

vegetative and plantations cover.

4.8 SOCIO- ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

This section of the chapter deals with the demographic, social and economic

impact of the proposed project and more importantly on the villages of project

periphery. An attempt has been made to assess the impact of the proposed

Limestone mining project at village Injepalli on Socio-economic aspect of the

study area. The various attributes that have been taken into account are

population composition, employment generation, occupational shift, household

income, consumption pattern, ethnic issue and law & order problem.

4.8.1 Positive Impact

With adequate steps proposed for environmental protection no significant

pollution will be there.

Employment

Improved standard of living

Community skills development

Economic exposure and development

4.8.2 Adverse Social Impact

The project may trigger negative health impacts through increased dust,

creation of breeding grounds for disease vectors, population influx which

might introduce new diseases in the area and pressure on sanitation

facilities.

The process of mining entails drilling, blasting, excavation and

transportation. These activities generate noise and vibration. The impact

of noise and vibration from the epicenter of these activities could have

effects on the population living around these areas. The excessive

vibration could lead to collapse of the structures.

There is no habitation in the mining lease area. Therefore, neither villages

nor any part of villages will be disturbed during the entire life of the mine.


Mining in this lease will give 20 job opportunities to the local people. Thus,

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With the operation of mining lease, various indirect employment

opportunities will also be generated. Several persons of the neighboring

villages have been benefited with contract works, employment through

contractors, running jeeps, trucks and tractors on hire, running canteens,

different kinds of shops and transport related business avenues.

Villagers have been provided with either direct employment or indirect

employment such as business, contract works and development work like

roads etc.

Villagers also get access to the other welfare amenities such as drinking

water, foods and provisions, shed etc.

The roads connecting to the villages will be repaired at regular interval by

the propjet proponent.

4.9 IMPACT ON PLACES OF TOURIST/ RELIGIOUS/ HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE

There are no places of historical importance in the near vicinity. Hence, no

impact is anticipated on any place of historical importance due to mining

operations.

4.10 LOGISTICS SYSTEM OF THE AREA DUE TO THE PROJECT

This being a working mine for many years, Limestone output from this mine and

adjoining leases are transported through private road of CCI to Kurkunta

cement plant, about 5.0 Km away. The mode of transport is through 25T / 30

Tonne Tippers/dumpers. As the materials from all the leases are transported in

dedicated road, there will not be any appreciable impact of the project on the

local logistical scenario.

However, the following mitigation measures are and will be followed:

Proper maintenance of transport vehicles.

Avoiding overloading of material

Covering of loaded vehicles with tarpaulins sheet if warranted.

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Fixed water sprinkler system for dust suppression in loaded vehicle is

proposed for effective control of fugitive emissions as given in Fig No. 4.4.

Fig No. 4.4: Transportation Route from Mines to CCI Factory through CCI’S Own

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5.0 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES

5.1 ALTERNATE TECHNOLOGY

This is an ongoing mining project for past many years in which Open Cast mining

technology of shovel-Dumper and Tipper combination has already been

selected after a thorough examination of various techno-economic factors. As

the Open Cast mining operations are going on smoothly and efficiently,

consideration of an alternate technology is not warranted.

5.2 FACTORS BEHIND THE SELECTION OF PROJECT SITE

Limestone Mine at Injepalli & Sedam villages is a mining project for excavation of

Limestone deposit, which is mineral specific.

The proposed mining lease area has following advantages:

The mineral deposit occurs in a non-forest area.

There is no habitation within the lease area; hence no R & R issues exist.

There are no river, stream, Nallah and water bodies in the mine lease

area.

Availability of skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled workers in this region.

The mine is surrounded by existing mine of company hence, all the basic

amenities such as rest shelters, medical, firefighting, education,

transportation, communication and infrastructural facilities are available.

Mine connectivity through road and rail is good.

Study area falls in seismic zone – II, however there is no major history of

landslides, earthquake, subsidence etc.

5.3 ALTERNATE SITE

The mineral deposits are site specific in nature; hence question of seeking

alternate site does not arise.

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6.1 GENERAL

The management is committed for sustainable development and eco-friendly

mining operations. The environment management plan is detailed on the basis

of impact assessment. Control and mitigation measures for the adverse impacts

have been proposed. As the major environmental attributes have been

confined to the project area alone, implementations of the proposed control

measures and monitoring thereof will be undertaken on the regional basis.

CCI Ltd. will ensure the implementation of the EMP measures within the mine

area and carryout efficient monitoring.

6.2 METHODOLOGY OF MONITORING MECHANISM

Environmental monitoring at various locations, within the ML area and in the

study area of 10 km radius will be carried out on periodic basis. A comprehensive

network for monitoring has been prepared. Sampling locations have been

identified by considering the source of pollution due to mining operations,

drainage pattern and topography of the area.

6.3 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING CELL

A centralized environmental monitoring cell will be established for monitoring of

important and crucial environmental parameters which are of immense

importance to assess the status of environment during mine operation. With the

knowledge of initial parameters, deviations in environmental conditions due to

operation of the mine can be assessed and suitable mitigation steps will be

taken in time to safeguard the environment. The following routine monitoring

program will be implemented under the post – project monitoring as per CPCB

guidelines.

Environmental monitoring schedules are prepared covering various phases of

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Fig 6.1: Environmental Monitoring Plan

6.4 ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEDULE AND PARAMETERS

To evaluate the effectiveness of environmental management programme,

regular monitoring of the important environmental parameters will be taken up.

The schedule, duration and parameters to be monitored are shown in below

Table 6.1

Table 6.1: Monitoring Schedule and Parameters

S. Particulars Parameters for Duration Monitoring Location

CELL

Air, Noise, Water Land

Environment and Energy use

Monitoring

Selection of Parameters

Selection of Monitoring System

Equipment Specifications

Frequency

Sampling

Analysis Methodology

Statistical Analysis of Results

Comparison with

Standards

Adoption of

Additional Mitigation

Measures, if

necessary

ecessary

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No. Monitoring of Station Frequencies

1. Air Emission

PM10, PM2.5,

SO2, NOX and

CO

24 hr Twice in a

year

One location

inside and

four outside

2. Noise

Spot Noise

level recording

Leq (day), Leq

(night), Leq

(dn)

8 hr Twice in a

year

One location

inside and

four outside

3.

Surface &

Ground

Water

Physical,

Chemical Grab

Twice in a

year

One location

inside and

four outside

4. Soil Sampling

Physico-

chemical

parameters

and metals

Grab Twice in a

year

Plantation

areas

5. Waste

Management

Handling and

disposal as per

approved

Mining Plan


area


parameters --

Initial

Medical

Examination

(IME) and

Periodic

Medical

Examination

– Once in a

five year

All

employees

6.5 REPORTING SCHEDULE

The post project monitoring will be carried out as per schedule and analysis

reports will be sent to MoEF&CC for every six months.

6.6 ENVIRONMENTAL LABORATORY

Presently monitoring is carried out through external agencies. The same can be

continued in future also.

6.7 BUDGETARY PROVISION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING

Sufficient fund allocation will be made towards environmental management

and monitoring program. In order to implement the environmental monitoring,

timely funds will be released as per requirement. The same is detailed in Table-

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Table 6.2: Budget for Environmental Monitoring Cost

S.

No. Components

Schedule &

Duration of

Monitoring

Implementing

Agency

Approx.

Unit Cost/

Location

Total Cost

(Per Year)

1. Air

Once in every

season expect

monsoon (at 5

locations)

CCI Ltd. Rs. 5000/- 75,000/-

2. Water

Once in every

season (at 5

locations)

CCI Ltd. Rs. 5000/- 75,000/-

3. Noise

Once in every

season (at 5

locations)

CCI Ltd. Rs. 3000/- 60,000/-

4. Soil Twice in a year

(at 5 locations) CCI Ltd. Rs. 3000/- 30,000/-

Total 2,40,000/-

6.8 ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY OF THE COMPANY

The company has formulated as well-planned and integrated environmental

policy. The salient features of this policy are show below.

Compliance to Legal and other requirements, relevant to environmental

and Occupational Health & Safety.

Work with all employees to eliminate unsafe conditions & unsafe acts and

to control pollution from the work place.

Continual improvement of environmental performance through

Conservation of Energy & Natural resources and Waste minimization &

possible utilization.

Communication of Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety

policy to all personnel, working for or on behalf of the organization

To detect departures or violations of environmental standards and to take

immediate corrective actions to set right the environmental status within

statutory standards.

Sustained maintenance of the set standards and periodic reviewing of

environmental and Occupational Health & Safety Objectives and Targets.

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7.0 ADDITIONAL STUDIES

7.1 GENERAL

As per EIA Notification dated 14th September, 2006, as amended on time to time,

Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC), New Delhi has

suggested Terms of Reference (ToRs) for the preparation of the Environmental

Impact Assessment (EIA) Report and Environmental Management Plan (EMP)

Vide letter no. J-11015/112/2018-IA.II (M) dated 30th August, 2019.

The additional studies covered for this EIA/EMP report are:

Public consultation of the project as per MoEF mandates.

Risk Assessment and Disaster Management Plan in connection with mining

and allied operations of the project will be spelt out in detail to cover

possible dangers / risks / explosions / accidents, etc. likely to arise from the

project operations, including onsite and off-site emergency plans to meet

the disastrous situations if any.

Mine closure planning and various advance actions and finalization of

plan to effect closure/abandonment of the mine at the end of mine life.

7.2 PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Public Hearing for proposed project of Karigatta Limestone Mine area of 119.64

Hectares with production capacity of 1.0 MTPA in near village Injepalli & Sedam,

Taluka Sedam, District Kalaburgi (Karnataka) was held on 11/09/2020 at 11:00

AM at CCI Colony, Near Temple, Kurkunta Village, Tehsil Sedam, and District

Kalaburgi.

Details of the Public Hearing Proceedings are appended herewith the Final

EIA/EMP Report:

Particular Description

Advertisement for Public Hearing

Date of Advertisement in

Newspapers

Name of Newspapers

10th August, 2020

(In Deccan Herald & Udayavani, Kalaburgi)

Date/Time of Public Hearing 11/09/2020 at 11.00 AM

Venue CCI Colony, Near Temple, Kurkunta, Sedam,

Kalaburgi (Karnataka)

Members 1. Smt. V.V. Jyothsna, I.A.S (Deputy

Commissioner, Kalaburgi)

2. Sri Ramesh Kolar (Assistant Commissioner,

Sedam)

3. Sri. C.N. Manjappa (Environmental Officer,

RO, KSPCB, Kalaburgi)




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Public Hearing Notice published in Newspapers “Deccan Herald & Udayavani”

Kalaburgi, dated 10/08/2020:




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Photographs of Public Hearing:

Public Hearing English Translation with Action Plan

As per the Notification issued by the Ministry of Environment and Forests,

Government of India, on 14-09-2006, it is a prerequisite to get the Environmental

Clearance from the Ministry of Environment and Forests and it is mandatory that

an Environmental Public Hearing at the Project Site is held under the

chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner or his/her representative not below the

Rank of Additional Deputy Commissioner.

As per the Ministry of Environment and Forests & Climate Change (I.A. Division),

Government of India, Terms of Reference (TOR) letter no. J-11015/114/2018-IA.II

(M) New Delhi dated 29.08.2019 for production of limestone mine with capacity

of 1.0 MTPA in the mine lease area of 119.64 Ha and as per the request of project

proponent for conducting Environmental Public Hearing vide letter 16.10.2019,

the Public Hearing was organized by the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board

on 11.09.2020 at project site.

As per the EIA Notification, the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board gave the

Notification regarding public hearing, 30 days in advance. The advertisement to

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English daily news paper “Deccan Herald” on 10th August, 2020. The public

hearing notification was also issued in the local Kannada daily news paper

“Sanjevani” on 13/08/2020. The Suggestions/views/comments and objections of

the interested bonafide residents, Environmental Groups and others located at

the Project site likely to be affected by the proposed project were invited.

Affected people could send their suggestions, objections, grievances, etc., ether

orally or written or through e-mail to the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board

/ Chairman, Environment Public Hearing Committee, within 30 days from the

date of publication of the Notification/at the time of public hearing.

The Environmental Officer, Karnataka State Pollution Control Board, Kalaburagi,

Sri C.N. Manjappa, has welcomed the Deputy Commissioner, Kalaburagi, all the

public, the officials of all departments and others who were present on the

occasion. He has briefed the need for Environmental Clearance from the

Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of India and the Environmental

Public Hearing as per the EIA Notification. He informed that accordingly publicity

was given in the newspapers 30 days in advance and explained the procedure

of the Public Hearing and the documents kept for the Public Hearing at different

places. He has requested the Deputy Commissioner, to preside over the public

Hearing. He has informed the public to present all their submissions either in

written or orally, which would be a part of this hearing. Entire proceedings were

videographed and audio. Environmental Officer informed the project proponent

to make presentation of their project proposal to the Public.

After the technical presentation by the Consultant, District Environmental Officer,

KSPCB, has opened the forum to the Public to register their views and opinion

about the projects.

Totally around 80 people were present for public hearing, of which about 15

persons expressed their views on behalf of various villages. The public opinion

was well heard and recorded as minutes of the public hearing.

The locals expressed their views, concerns and worries about the project. Their

views were all well heard and recorded as minutes of the public hearing. (Details

are given in Annexure – 11) They expect proper implementation of the

environmental management measures during mining operations to obviate any

negative impact on the environment, provision of more employment for the

locals, more CSR initiatives by the company and adequate positive socio

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Public Hearing Action Plan with Budgetary Allocation:

S.

No.

Name of the

Person & Address Points raised in PH Reply of Project Proponent

Budgetary

Allocation

1 Sri Kashinath,

Kurkunta Village

I am requesting to start of CCI Factory In this regards the CCIL officer

apprised and gives special

thanks to Mr. Kashi Nath for

supporting to re-establish

Factory as soon as &

appreciating his concern.

2 Sri Ambu Nayak,

Betagera Gate,

Kurkunta Village

Sy. No. 65, 66 have been acquired by the

Government. Compensation not given by

the company.

CCIL officer informed If required,

Land will be acquired with mutual

consent as per Rule.

3 Sri Ramayya

Puiari, Member'

APMC' Sedam

We already told in previous meetings to

restart of the mining and industry. If this is

started then only this area development

will take place: we have 1oo% hope that

the industry will restart its operation. Since,

3 days this meetings are going on & |

have hope of restart of the plant. Our Sri

Sharanappa & others have submitted

representation CCI has to respond to it. Sri

Desai and Sri Narayan Rao have fighting

for it. Now BJP government has come and

factory has to be started so that poor

people will survive. People have lost hope

and once again. I am requesting to restart

In this regards the CCIL officer

gives thanks to Mr. Ramayya

Puiari for supporting CCI to

establish / re-opening of

cement Factory.

The employment will be given to

the local people. The manpower

will be deployed based on the

statutory norms. Maximum efforts

will be made to engage more

local manpower based on the

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of the plant, I can say that this mine lime

stone is like gold and it is available at

ground level plenty of lime stone is

available in the mines' All Kurkunta farmers

have given their lands for this mining.

Hence, village people are facing lot of

difficulties. If both factory and mining is

carried out, the local people will be

benefited' I am concluding my speech.

4 Sri Ravi S, General

Secretary, JDS

Party, Sedam

I am JDS party general secretary, Sedam.

As a representative of JDS party, I am

attending 2nd'time for this meeting. This is

last day, 2 days meeting already over. My

question and also by all the public

question is whether this company will be

restarted or it is privatized. This question

was also raised in the news media. This has

to be answered by the concerned officers.

I do not understand whether this factory

will be restarted or it is given on lease basis.

This 3'd day meeting is crucial and CCI

factory manager has to clarify this issue to

the public. lf you have plan only for mining,

this will not be allowed by the public.

Factory has to be started at any cost. Due

to Covid-19 pandemic, about 70 lakhs

people became jobless and labors are

CCIL officer informed that

All the three Mines will re-open

being a part of the CCI cement

plant at Kurkunta (being captive

Mines).

The further decision for

privatization or on lease basis

will be taken in accordance

with the revival

package/decision finally

approved by Hon’ble BIFR

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also not getting works for their livelihood. I

am submitting memorandum from the

party side and I am repeatedly warning

we are not allowing privatization of this

factory. CCI management has to give

clarification in this issue. My father has

taken only Rs.70, 000/- while he was retiring

from this company. This amount is not

sufficient for livelihood of our family. We

have hope for good future of our children

due to restart of this factory. I am

concluding my speech.

5 Sri Hade

Nadapalli,

Sedam

We have concluded 3 day meeting and

we are getting only public opinion on this

project. Now, officers have to disclose the

opinion of the Government on reopen of

this factory. It has to be clarified whether

this company will be restarted or

privatization of the plant and leasing out of

mines for private company. We are

requesting both DC madam and CCI

manager to clarify this issue. Our CCI

Kurkunta cement is very good quality

cement and hence this plant has to be

started and mining shall be started.

Reply of the same is given in the

reply of Point no. 4

6 Sri S. Venkatesh,

Ex-Employee, CCI

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people have told they have no objection

for this project. Based on report of

Geological survey of India, this limestone

deposit was identified in this backward

area and hence proposed cement plant

and mining in this area. There is plenty of

limestone deposit available in these mines.

Then the factory was started. Based on the

submission of reports to the Government,

the land was acquired and limestone

deposit was available for next 200 years.

This plant has been run with this lime stone

for 15-20 years and supplied cement to

military projects also. This company has got

National awards. Afterwards the

Government has declared this unit as loss

making unit. This is old factory having

about 600 Ton capacity cement

production. The requirement of raw

materials, electricity, transportation, the

cost of production has increased to about

Rs.110/- to Rs.120/- per bag whereas in

new technology system, the cost of

production by Vasavadatta or by Tandur

plant is only Rs. 60/- per bag. By this reason,

the government has declared this unit as

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factories, one in Kurkunta, 3 in Madhya

Pradesh, 3 plants in Andhra Pradesh, one in

Assam, one in Himachal Pradesh and

another one ih Haryana State. 7 units have

been declared as toss making units. This

loss making was mainly due to increase of

cost of production. We have met ministers

and in 1995 along with Sri Basavaraj Patil

we met minister and the matter was

referred to BIFR. BIFR is the tribunal. After

declaring loss making unit, the next

process is tender for privatization. Liabilities

of the plant shall be recovered by way of

privatization. From BJP party, Sri Jadhav sir

is trying to solve this issue. I am requesting

officers for further process of this matter. I

am concluding my speech.

7 Sri Mallikariun,

Kurkunta Village

We have given our lands to this company

and hence we got jobs in 1973. I have

worked in this factory. Today issue is

renewal of mines lease; this has to be

cleared at the earliest. I am submitting

representation in this matter and he read

out the contents of the memorandum. The

expert agency has prepared the report for

CCI and the report will be submitted to the

government. I am requesting all to support

In this regards the CCIL officer

apprised to Local villagers for

showing immense support to

the CCIL & assured villagers,

CCIL will try level best so that it

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this and we are supporting this project. I


8 Sri. Narayan Rao,

Kurkunta Village

Many people have tried to restart of this

plant. All are expecting restart of this plant.

Today several crores worth property has

been damaged, who is responsible for this

property loss; why this plant was closed.

Nobody has raised objection for damage

of environment due to this plant. The plant

was already operated earlier. All we

expected that this meeting has been

conducted to process for restart of the

industry. Today topic is relating to

environment, new technology has come

and many plants are running with new

modern technology. The RTPS plant

running with 8 units has been issued with

notice for non installation of FGD control

equipment and now they are spending

Rs.800 Crores for installation of FGD to

protect the environment. Today everybody

has to take action for protection of

environment and public health is very

important for leading better life. CCI

should run this industry, for this we will

support. We are ready to extend our full

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crucial time; Many families faced

difficulties due to closure of this industry.

There is no objection from the surrounding

villages for restart of industry and for

mining. l am requesting to forward positive

report to the Government to facilitate

restart of industry & mines. I am concluding

my speech.

9 Sri Sharanappa

Kolli, Kurkunta

Village

We have already given memorandum in

this regard. Hyderabad Karnataka

Adhyayana Sub Committee Chairman Sri

H.K. Patil Sir has conducted one meeting in

Kalaburagi and meeting was called to

discuss issues of Hyderabad Karnataka

region. In this meeting l raised, the issue of

closed CCI factory and I requested to

release 50% of grant every year for restart

of this plant"* Releasing this grant for,

operation of the plant will not only help

development of Kurkunta, but also helps

overall development of entire Gulbarga

District. There are 6 ministers, 3 MLA's and

DC was also present in the Sub Committee

meeting. This Hyderabad Karnataka

Region has 7 districts, about Rs.1200 Crores

grant will come each year and I,

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plant. If this step was taken at that time;

our CCI plant may continued its operation.

Now, Government has to take steps for

restart of the plant. The existing plant can

be operated at any time as there is

already created infrastructure is available

like water supply, no land acquisition

problem, no electricity problem, railway

track available front quarry to plant & road

facility is available. Everybody has to try for

restart of this industry. All political parties

like Congress, JDS and BJP have fighted for

opening of this factory. Our single line

resolution is to start the factory. No need of

further meetings. But one condition that

the mined stone shall be grinded in this

factory only for production of cement. This

is an opinion of all the public and political

party leaders of this entire sedam region. I


10 Sri Shivayya

Guttedar,

Kurkunta Village

In 1965-66, the land was purchased for this

factory. The rate of land at that time was

only Rs.900/- per acre. However, the actual

government land rate was only Rs.400/- to

Rs.500/-. As CCI has given Rs.900/- we all

become happy. However, the factory was

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was closed due to negligence of

management. Karigatta has history and

having rich lime stone mine. Finally I am

requesting to restart of the factory and to

give employment to local people. I am

concluding my speech.

11 Sri Akram Pasha,

Kurkunta Village

The CCI has presented all aspects of its

project in the presentation relating to

environment, green belt development.

etc., As new technology has came, there

is. No damage to the environment. As I

already told, many daily wage workers

have come to the streets due to closure of

this factory and no benefits given by the

company to these workers. Even for

permanent employees also VRS was given

to remove them from the company. I am

congratulating all the leaders for joining

hands for supporting us for restart of this

factory. We are urging to restart of the

factory at the earliest. I am concluding my

speech.


reply of Point no. 4 & 10

12 Sri Lingaraia

Kapanur,

Kurkunta villag

CCI Factory has closed. Now they have

proposed renewal of mines only. But my

opinion is to start the factory and mines.

There is more responsibility on our district

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Commissioner and I am requesting them to

process further for start of plant and mines.

I am concluding my speech

13 Sri Shivaputrappa

Sharanappa,

Secretary

Gen6rat, JDS

party, Sedam

Taluk

"Local many youths completed higher

education like lTl, Diploma & Engineering.

The plant management should give job

preference to local educated youths.

There are many plants in Sedam Taluk and

these plants are not giving employment to

local Sedam Taluk people. These plants

are employing people from outside states.

Minimum 50% jobs should be reserved for

Sedam Taluk people depending on their

qualification. Another 25% jobs shall be

reserved for Gulbarga District people and

remaining 25% jobs can be given outside

people. They are utilizing all our local

resources and hence they have to give

employment to local people. Once again I

am requesting to give employment to

local people. I am concluding my speech.



14 Sri Shivaram

Rathod, Betagera

Gate, Kurkunta

village

The company has given job to us only on

paper. Actually they have not given job. I

have crossed 40 years, we are thrown on

streets. We have 10 acres land adjacent to

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compensation in 2012. They have given

job to another person in my name, but for

me they have given job only on paper.

They have acquired 40 acres of our land

and injustice has been made to our family.

We are living by doing labour works. I am

requesting to solve this problem. The

company has taken lands and

uneducated people have been thrown to

the streets and not given employment. All

genial managers of the company said

they have no money to run the plant.

Because of failure of the management,

the factory was closed. We have

requested Sri R.S. Patil Sir to resolve this

issue, and till date it was not solved. Till

date they have not given job to us. I am

requesting to give justice for me.

15 Sri Vishwanath

Reddy patil,

Sedam

The public have spoken on this project and

many have submitted memorandums.

Since 3 days, the mining projects in

Karigatta have been heard and submitting

memorandum and requesting to give

approval with conditions. He read out the

memorandum contents as follows;

1. Clean air, clean water and clean

Environment

Proper Protection measures such

as use of Wet drilling, use of Rock

Breaker, regular water spraying,

suitable plantation on waste

dumping sites, proper

maintenance of all machineries,

Periodic air & Noise Quality

survey, Green Belt development

Budget for

Environmental

Management Plan:

Capital Cos t: 14.4

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environment is our right.

2. The CCI 'presented environment

management plant shall be implemented

completely and with condition the

approval can be given.

3. Project proponent has proposed to

acquire some private lands and hence,

the mining shall be carried out only after

giving compensation to these lands.

4. Soon after obtaining Environment

Pollution Control Certificate, the mining

shall be started in Karigatta mines and by

this plant can also be started. For start of

mining, time limit shall be fixed to the

company

5. The mined lime stone at Karigatta mines

shall be utilized in Kurkunta Cement plant

only. We are not permitting for transport of

limestone to other places like Tandur other

than utilization in Kurkunta factory.

and plantation, Construction of

garland drains, use of waste water

etc. are being/will be taken to

protect the environment and to

reduce the impact of mining.

Compensation

Land has been already

purchased / leased from land

owners with mutual

agreement/consent with proper

compensation since long back.

If any, additional land required

compensation will be paid as per

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7.3 RISK ASSESSMENT 7.3.1 Risk Analysis and Control Measures

Risk assessment is a process whereby risks are analyzed, assessed and risk

management priorities are evaluated. It is defined as the characterization of the

potential adverse effect to human health & environment due to environmental

hazards.

Objectives of Risk Assessment:

Identifying hazardous activities

Assessment of risk level and severity in different operations

Identification of control measures

Setting monitoring process

Reduce the impact of mishaps of all kinds

Reduce the inherent potential for major accidents

Methodology of Risk Assessment:

Collection of information & identification of hazard

Classify their severity and probability of occurrence

Identification of exposed risks

Assess the risk and risk rating based on

Probability

Exposure

Consequence

Prioritization of the risks

Implementation of control measures

Monitoring risk assessment

Evaluation and correction

There are various factors, which can cause disaster in the mines. The mining

activity has several disaster prone areas. The identification of various hazards is

shown in Fig -7.1 and the hazards are discussed below:

Factors of risks involved due to human induced activities in connection with

mining operations are 1) removal of O.B and side burden 2) drilling 3) blasting 4)

excavation of ore and 5) transportation of ore.

Other risk factors due to natural activities are 1) fire 2) water inundation 3)

electricity and 4) natural calamities.

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Table 7.1: Factors, Detailed Analysis of Causes and Control Measures

S. No. Factors Cause of Risks Control Measures

1. Slope stability of

mine face and

dumping benches

a) Sliding of mine / dump

Benches due to its

unconsolidated nature.

b) Vibration due to

movement of vehicles in

the benches.

By maintaining proper bench slopes for

both the mine benches and the dump

slope this risk can be tackled.

- Mine Bench height – 6m

- Mine Bench width – 17m

- Over all mine bench slope angle will be

maintained not more than 45°

- The inactive external dump slopes are

and will be terraced and proper

vegetation laid which will cause

binding of the soil preventing any

slope failure. Retaining walls built all

around the external dumps which will

have weep holes for passage of storm

water to join garland drains around

the periphery at the toe of the dump.

- Since the limestone deposit of this area

is in the form of metamorphosed hard

crystalline limestone and the footwall

and hanging wall are hard calc-gneiss

rocks, no incidence of slope failure in

the benches so far.

2. Drilling a)Due to high pressure of

compressed air hoses may

burst

b) Drill rod may break due

to

improper maintenance of

the

rod

- Periodical preventive maintenance

and replacement of worn out

accessories in the compressor and drill

equipment

- As per manufacturers

recommendation rod replaced and

bits changed

3. Blasting a) Fly rock, ground

vibration and noise etc.,

b) Improper charging of

explosives

- Burden and spacing is being kept

optimum and blasting is being done as

per their recommendations. Nonel

detonators are being used for

controlling ground vibration and fly

rocks.

- Experienced and competent persons

are engaged for charging of

explosives and blasting. All safety

measures as per Director of Mine

Safety norms are being strictly

complied in handling and charging of

explosives.

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equipment are in such

proximity while excavation

b)Swinging of bucket over

the

body of tipper

c) Driving of unauthorized

person

machine when person & vehicles are

in such proximity

- Shall not swing the bucket over the

cab and operator leaves the

machine after ensuring the bucket is

on ground

- Shall not allow any unauthorized

person to operate the machine by

effective supervision

5. Transportation of

Ore

a)Operating the vehicle “

nose to tail”

b) Overloading of material

c) While reversal &

overtaking of vehicle

d) Operator of truck

leaving his cabin when it is

loaded.

- It will be ensured that all these causes

will be nullified by giving training to the

operators

- No over loading

- Audio visual reverse horn will be

provided

- Proper training will be given

6. Fire due to

electricity and oil

a)Due to the short circuit

of cables & other

electrical parts

b) Due to the leakage of

inflammable liquid like

diesel,

oil etc,

- Commutator & electrical parts shall be

cleaned frequently with the help of dry

air blower

- All fastening parts and places will be

tightened.

7. Water inundation a)Inrush of storm water

due to heavy rain

b) Unusual seepage of

water

c)Sudden collapse of

peripheral bund due to

torrential pour

- Proper drainage arrangements made

to divert water from entering into the

mine pit. The rain water stored in the

mine sump through defined drainage

channels.

- Guard will keep a continuous watch on

water level in the mine pit during

monsoon and when touches danger

mark immediately inform to the mine

official.

- Work shall not be resumed except with

the prior permission of the Manager

unless all the working places

thoroughly examined by a competent

person.

8. Natural calamities Unexpected happenings - The mine management is capable to

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Fig 7.1: Identification of Hazards in Open Cast Mine

7.4 DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN

The Disaster Management Plan is aimed to ensure safety of life, protection of

environment, protection of installation, restoration of production and salvage

operations in this same order of priorities. For effective implementation of the

Disaster Management Plan, it should be widely circulated and personnel training

through rehearsals/mock drills.

The objective of the Disaster Management Plan is to make use of the combined

resources of the mine and the outside services to achieve the following:

The objective of onsite disaster management plan for the captive mine is

to be a state of perceptual readiness through training, development to

immediately control and arrest any emergency situations, so as to avert a

fully fledged disaster and the consequence of human and property

damage. In the event of a disaster still occurring & to manage the same

so that the risk of the damage to life and property is minimized.

Open Cast

Mine

Drilling

And

Blasting

Exploitation

of

Ore

Transportation

of Ore to

Crushing Plant

Ore

Crushing

Plant

Loading

Plant

Ecological

Risk

(Land, Air,

Water)

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Noise




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CCI have a demented procedure for Emergency preparedness &

responses. The emergency situations arising out of the situations as

defined in the clause shall be addressed in the document.

The salient features are elaborated as below:

Effect the rescue and medical treatment of casualties;

Safeguard other people;

Minimize damage to property and the environment;

Initially contain and ultimately bring the incident under control;

Identify any dead;

Provide for the needs of relatives;

Provide authoritative information to the news media;

Secure the safe rehabilitation of affected area; and

Preserve relevant records and equipment for the subsequent inquiry into

the cause and circumstances of the emergency.

In effect, it is to optimize operational efficiency to rescue rehabilitation and

render medical help and to restore normalcy.

Emergency Organization:

It is recommended to setup an Emergency Organization. A senior executive

(Mine Manager) who has control over the affairs of the mine would be heading

the emergency organization. He would be designated as site controller. As per

the general organization chart, in the mines, the mines manager would be

designated as the incident controller. The incident Controller would be reporting

to the site controller.

Each incident controller, for himself, organizes a team responsible for controlling

the incidence with the personnel under his control. Shift In-charge would be the

reporting officer, who would bring the incidence to the notice of the Incidence

Controller and Site Controller.

Emergency co-coordinators would be appointed who would undertake the

responsibilities like fire fighting, rescue, rehabilitation, transport and provide

essential and support services. For this purposes, security in-charge, personnel

department, essential services personnel would be engaged. All these personnel

would be designated as key personnel.

In each shift, electrical supervisor, electrical fitters, pump house in-charge and

other maintenance staff would be drafted for emergency operations. In the

event of power or communication system failure, some of staff members in the

mine offices would be drafted and their services would be utilized as messengers

for quick passing of communications. All these personnel would be declared as

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Following officers of the mines will be responsible for co-ordination in case of

emergency situated in any section of the mine. Emergency responses are given

in Table 7.2.

Table 7.2: Emergency Responses

Person Responsibility

Head of the department/ mine agent

Site Controller

Section in charge/ mine manager Accident controller/ communication

officer

Employee who gives the first

information about the incident/

accident

Primary controller

P & A Deptt. (HOD) Liaison officer

Emergency Organization:

Whoever notices an emergency situation such as fire, growth of fire etc would

inform his immediate superior and Emergency control center. The person on duty

in the Emergency Control Center would appraise the site controller. Site

controller verifies the situation from the Incident Controller of that area or the

Shift In-charge and takes a decision about an impending on site emergency.

This would be communicated to all the incident controllers, emergency co-

coordinators.

Simultaneously, the emergency warning system would be activated on the

instructions of the site controller.

Setting up of Emergency Infrastructure:

To enable the key persons to implement the DMP, the following infrastructure will

require to be set up:

Assembly Points

In case of emergency the site needs to be evacuated immediately. On

evacuation people will go to pre-assigned assembly points. The charge will be

taken by shift in charge and in his absence person deployed by Commander will

be in charge of respective assembly points and will supervise Assembly and

Head Count. A Board indicating the Assembly Point having relevant information

is placed at point for guidance.

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Government authorities, local hospital, police fire services, Taluka mamlatdar,

district collector will be kept informed about the occurrence and development

of any incident by Commander and procure necessary help and guidance from

these authorities.

Task Force of Essential Staff

A task force of essential trained staff is made available to get work done by the

Commander. Task Force personnel shall be trained to perform tasks as

mentioned above.

Emergency Control Center

Manager-Quarry Office will act as Emergency Control Center and provided with

required communication facilities. The Control Center is situated in an area of

minimum risk and close to the road to allow for ready access by a vehicle if

other systems fail or extra communication facilities are needed to be set up. The

Emergency control center should consist of following items:

External telephones

Emergency plan

Stationeries

Torches and emergency lights.

Fire Fighting:

Person noticing the fire shall immediately raise alarm and ask the nearest person

to inform Matron and Manager-Quarry. The person at site shall use portable Fire

Extinguisher in an attempt to extinguish the fire. Mine Mate shall assess the

severity of fire and if likely to be severe shall take following steps

Call fire tenders and mobile trailer pump from nearby fire department.

Call for assembly of all persons at assembly points

Arrange for turning "OFF" main switch of electricity supply.

Manager-Quarry shall review the steps taken by Matron in his capacity as

COMMANDER and establish a "Control Room" in his office.

Natural Disasters:

Quarry being a single storey building, built on elevated base is structurally safe

from effects of Natural Disasters. It affords shelter against cyclone and flood.

Cyclone and Flood

When warning of cyclone or heavy rains is received from Local

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Mines Mate shall withdraw the entire person from work place and

accumulate them in quarry building.

All the equipment should be withdrawn from mine and kept in a higher

site.

The mines Manager may advise to leave the staff depending on security

of situation.

Earthquake

When earthquake hits, all persons shall be encouraged to run out in the

open areas designated as Assembly Points.

The electrical department should disconnect the electrical supply.

All key personnel shall reach Quarry immediately and carry out

designated responsibilities

Steps detailed in Emergency preparedness are to be carried out.

As soon as earthquake tremor stops - Site Incident Controller (Matron)

shall:

Check all areas to ensure that all fires and doused.

Check all areas for persons trapped inside.

Search and Rescue Operation shall be launched with help of Workers, if

there is obvious damage to building.

First Aid & Medical Facilities:

The mine management is having first aid / medical center for use in emergency

situation. All casualties would be registered and will be given first aid. The center

will have facilities for first aid and minor treatment resuscitation and transport. It

will have proper telephone/ mobile phone facility for quick communication with

hospitals where the complicated cases are to be referred. Regular checking of

these facilities shall be under taken by the in charge of the first aid station.

Treatment of affected persons

Injured / Affected persons shall be provided suitable first-aid treatment

and sent to Co.'s Doctor for further treatment depending on injury.

Patients requiring further treatment shall be sent in Ambulances to

Hospitals in Sedam.

Patients suffering from minor problems shall be discharged and sent home

after preliminary treatment

Post Emergency Activities:

Medical check-up

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Collection of Records

Exact information shall be collected regarding cause of Emergency and

remedial measures suggested preventing recurrence.

Inquiry

Detailed inquiry shall be carried out to find out cause which will be in the form of

fact finding and recommendations made to suitable authority.

Insurance Claims (if any)

Insurance claims for damage due to consequences of emergency shall be filed.

Mock Drill:

Full scale mock drill shall be conducted at least once a year in coordination with

Safety Department.

Manager-Quarry shall declare the emergency for mock drill and all persons

concerned shall perform duties as per Responsibilities given in this Plan.

Training:

Regular training of all concerned personnel will be conducted to enable the

Staff to face any type of Emergency be it Natural Disasters, Fire in Equipment,

Building or any explosion in mine.

DMP Audit, Non Conformance and Corrective Action and Preventive Action:

Since this DMP has been designed as a dynamic document, it is required that its

performance be audited at regular intervals. Ideally, persons auditing the DMP

should be external auditors (i.e. not employed at the site being audited). The

audit should result in a set of findings that are put before the site management

for review.

Audits will be periodic, at intervals that are decided by the Head Office. Audit

reports shall state the exact non-compliance with the particular clause of this

DMP, and should include steps to be taken to attain compliance, through

corrective and preventive actions.

Review of Emergency Performance:

The site / head office management will review the findings of the audit and the

non-compliances. It will consider whether the DMP is providing adequate safety

assurance to the management, delivering performance as desired, and whether

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changing requirements. On the basis of these, the management will record its

decisions and consider modifying the DMP, as deemed appropriate.

7.5 SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT, R&R ACTION PLAN

There has the positive impact on the villagers of the nearby villages in the form of

employment. There is no human settlement in the lease area. Thus there is no

impact on the human settlement and thus no R & R plan is required.

Fig 7.2: On-site Emergency Chart

Site Controller

Emergency

Control Rom

Safety

Officer

Incident

Controller

Emergency Coordinator

(Rescue, Fire Fighting)

Emergency

Coordinator

(Essential

Services)

Emergency

Coordinator

(Medical, Mutual, Aid,

Rehabilitation,

Transport and

Communication)

Shift

In- charge

Shift

In- charge

Operator Electrician, Pump

operator

First Aid, Transport-

Driver, Telephone -

Operator

Electrician,

Pump operator




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8.1 INTRODUCTION






village Injepalli & Sedam, Sedam taluka in Kalaburgi district of Karnataka.

Project Benefits

Project benefits are attributed in various ways as under:

Environment

Social

Employment

Economic

The company is conscious of its obligations to society at large & is contributing in

overall socioeconomic development of the area in the coming years by

increasing its efforts for overall development of the study area.

8.2 ENVIRONMENT BENEFITS

At post mining stage of proposed project, the existing waste land shall be

converted to water harvesting bodies and green belts.

At the scheme period, total excavated area, 3.1 ha will be converted into

water reservoir. The water reservoir will be helpful for recharge of ground

water.

At end of scheme of mine, about, total greenbelt/Plantation will be done

on 4.0 ha along with boundary of lease area, which will be beneficial to

the environment & will provide an aesthetic look.

8.3 EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL

The local labors shall be engaged, in both plant and mines for allied activities

besides, watch and ward and plantation activity with proper maintenance.

Beside this, Company shall engage skilled and managerial staff to meet the

statutory requirement under MMR 1961 and MCDR 1988. At present, the mine is

not functional. Skilled / unskilled and semi-skilled workers besides managerial and

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8.4 SOCIAL BENEFITS

Cement Corporation of India Limited (CCI) is undertaking/ will undertake

activities for the upliftment of surrounding areas of existing cement plant and

proposed mines are given below:

Education

Medical Facilities

Infrastructure Development

Vocational Training

Sanitation

Education:

Providing financial support to schools to promote various activities

towards development of children.

Providing support to Anganwadi centers /schools for building/ upgrading

infrastructure (by undertaking or supporting construction work or

equipping them with furniture, fans, maps , charts , fixtures, books, note

books, musical instruments , uniforms etc.) for promoting education.

Scholarship and financial support to under privileged and meritorious

students for undertaking/ continuing technical and professional courses.

Imparting employability training, vocational courses and skill

development

Medical Facilities:

Development of primary health centers

Health camps and provisions of medicines and other facilities including

financial assistance for arranging health camps.

Ambulance to take patients to hospital in emergency situation.

Infrastructure Development:

Construction of suitable approach roads and bus shelters

Pure & safe drinking facilities

Improve the village sanitation system

Repair and diversion of the existing roads and drains

Improve street and general lighting requirements.

Vocational Training:

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Handicraft

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Organize skill development and vocational training for enabling people

to form self help group and

Training for girls and ladies of weaker section of society.

Sanitation:

Proper sewerage system will be created and will start Suvidha Public Toilet

at project site and adjoining villages.

8.4.1 CSR Activities Already Carried Out

Cement Corporation of India Limited (CCI) has implemented good corporate

social responsibility activities (CSR) around their project site. The project

proponent has carried out beneficial social welfare activities to improve the

social and physical infrastructure of the local area. They have conducted

community need assessment surveys around the project site to identify the areas

which need development and improvement under CSR activities. CCI is having

a full-fledged CSR coordinator at corporate office to take care of all the CSR

activities of their group.

Table 8.1: CSR Activities Carried Out During Last Three Years

S.

No.

Name of CSR

Activities Location

Amount

(In Rs.)

FY 2016-17

1.

School Building

Construction and

Maintenance

Nearby Villages 3,00,000/-

2. Expenses in Medical Camp Chandravancha Village 75,000/-

3. Expenses in Medical Camp Karankote Village 75,000/-

4. CC Road Construction Karankote Village 1,00,000/-

Total 5,50,000/-

FY 2017-18

5. Water Supply through

Underground Pipeline Chandravancha Village 4,00,000/-



8.

Construction of 2 Toilet

Blocks at Temple Premises

near CCI Township

Karankote/

Chandravancha Village 4,00,000/-

9. Fixing of LED street lights Chandravancha Village 50,000/-

Total 10,00,000/-

FY 2018-19

10. Drinking Water Supply Nearby Villages 2,00,000/-





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13. Fixing of LED street lights Chandravancha Village 50,000/-

Total 4,00,000/-

Grand Total 19,50,000/-

Since the plant as well as the mining is not in operation for the last 20 years but

still CSR activities like the:

Tar road from the main road to the human settlement in and around the

colony has been constructed.

A Kannada medium school upto 10+2 level is in operation in the CCI

Kurkunta colony and the infrastructure is provided by CCI.

A Police station is present in the colony itself providing security to the

nearby areas.

CCI has its own temple maintained by own expenses and is used by local

population for various functions like marriage etc.

Construction of Temple, Construction of Temple,

CC Road

Construction

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As per the TOR point No. 44, 1% project cost is to be marked Corporate

Enterprise Responsibility (CER) based on local need. Notification regarding CER

was issued on 01.05.2018 deliberating the cost of projects under CER. As per this

notification 1% of the project cost shall be allocated for the activities proposed

under CER. The project cost is Rs. 336 Lakhs. As per the issues raised during Public

Hearing for the proposed project are as following the Action Pan was proposed

which is given below: CER activities as per the issued raised during Public Hearing

for the proposed project are as following.

Table 8.2: Summary of Proposed Action Plan with Budget of CER

S.

No Activities Heads Activities

Budget (Rs. In

Lacs) for 5 Years

1

Infrastructure

Creation of Drinking

Water

Water Cooler will be installed for

drinking water in nearby schools and

villages for the local people

0.6

2 Sanitation, Health &

Education

School Heath Camp – General

health checkup , distribution of

eatables

Distribution of Stationary - To

provide education material support

to students.

Providing School Infrastructure -

Additional furniture’s and

maintenance of toilets etc.

0.5

0.5

0.5

3

Women

Empowerment &

Development

Program

skill development program in

Kurgunta village for the local women

to enhance their skill

1.0

4 Electrification Fixing of LED street lights 0.5

Total 3.6 The above proposed budget can be shifted year to year to other heads based on need.

8.4.2 Future CSR Proposal

Based on the need based assessment of the people as given in chapter – III, in

future the following social welfare activities shall also be undertaken by project

authorities to improve the physical and social infrastructures of the local

community.

8.5 ECONOMIC BENEFITS

The Mining project is providing/ will provide the Job opportunities to the local

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The project is also contributing/ will contribute additional revenue to the State

and Central Govt. in the form of royalty, cess and other taxes etc.

8.6 CONCLUSION

Proposed project has generated a fair amount of direct and indirect

employment in the study region. The local economy has received a boost due

to employees spending and services generated by the company. The overall

effect has improved the buying power of employees and thus a higher standard

of living viz. better education, improved health and sanitation facilities, housing

etc. This is envisaged as a major positive benefit, which will ultimately lead to the

sustainable development of the region.

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9.0 ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS

9.1 ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS

As per EIA Notification dated 14th Sept., 2006, the Chapter on the

‘Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis’ is applicable, only if the same is

recommended at the Scoping stage.

As per the ToR points issued by MoEF&CC, New Delhi Vide letter no. J-

11015/112/2018-IA.II (M) dated 30th August, 2019 for the mining project activity,

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10.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

10.1 INTRODUCTION

An Environmental Management Plan is drawn up after an EIA has been

conducted as per the requirement of Terms of Reference. EMP is then

implemented throughout the project life cycle.

An EMS (Environment Management System) provides a systematic framework

and approach to minimize risk and manage environmental aspects (i.e.

activities that cause impact) and impacts (i.e. affect change to the

environment from activities).

10.2 PURPOSE OF EMP

The environment management plan is prepared with a view to facilitate

effective environmental management of the project, in general and

implementation of the mitigation measures in particular. The EMP provides a

delivery mechanism to address potential adverse impacts and to introduce

standards of good practice to be adopted. For each stage of the programme,

the EMP lists all the requirements to ensure effective mitigation of every potential

biophysical and socioeconomic impact identified in the EIA. For each impact or

operation, which could otherwise give rise to impact, the following information is

presented:

A comprehensive listing of the mitigation measures (actions) that project

proponent will implement;

The parameters that will be monitored to ensure effective implementation

of the action.

The timings for implementation of the action are also included to ensure the

objectives of mitigation get fully met.

10.3 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

10.3.1 Air Environment

During the course of limestone mining, no toxic substances are released into the

atmosphere, so there seems to be no potential threat to health of human

beings. In limestone mining activities, dust will be generated during mining,

loading ad transportation. The only source of fugitive gaseous emission during

mining is vehicles which will be used for transportation. The environmental

management for air pollution control includes:

Over loading of transport equipments should be avoided to prevent

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Transportation of minerals should be in covered vehicles to prevent

fugitive dust emission.

Regular checking and maintenance of vehicles should be conducted

once in every two months and pollution under control certificate be

obtained.

Water should be sprinkled on these roads periodically every-day (twice in

a day), to wet the surface.

It will be ensured that all transportation vehicles carry a valid PUC

certificate.

Masks will be provided to the workers daily during working hours (8 hrs) of

the mine.

Plantation will be taken up along the approach roads and vicinity of mine

lease. The plantation arrests dust.

Blasting is proposed to be done using explosive Ammonium Nitrate – Fuel

Oil (ANFO) as the column charge and cap sensitive explosive (normally

slurry/ emulsion ex-plosives) as the booster charge. For drilling blast holes,

wet drilling process will be adopted as to suppress dust emissions at the

source of generation. Of the various firing patterns in vogue, the multi row

staggered gird V pattern is proposed to be adopted sequencing with

short delay detonator.

10.3.2 Noise Environment

Drilling or blasting will be done in the proposed project of limestone mining which

will create momentary noise. Minimal noise will be generated during the

operational phase of mine due to transportation and hand equipment to be

used for mining purpose. The environmental management for noise pollution

control includes:

Ground vibrations and noise will be controlled by using electric blasting

with delay detonators carefully to minimize the vibration and noise.

Regular ground vibration study will be carried out as per CCOM’s circular.

Proper maintenance of hand equipments will be carried out every month,

which will help in reducing generation of noise during operations.

Regular checking and maintenance of vehicles should be conducted

once in every two month to avoid noise pollution.

Ear plugs will be provided to workers during the operational hours of mine.

Periodical monitoring of noise will be done to adopt corrective actions

wherever needed.

Plantation will be taken up along the approach roads and vicinity of mine

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10.3.3 Water Environment

During the operational phase of mine no waste water or industrial effluent will be

generated. The environmental management for water pollution control includes:

Local people will be employed and no permanent housing will be done

so no permanent drainage pattern for sewerage system is required as

domestic sewage shall be disposed off into septic tank followed by soak

pits.

Water requirements for drinking, plantation and dust suppression will be

met by groundwater on the daily basis.

Monitoring of water quality of nearby surface water, ground water and

domestic water will be conducted once in every season except monsoon

to evaluate the performance of the mitigation measures.

10.3.4 Water Conservation

Water Resources Management

Project proponent focus on water resources management mainly through

harvesting the rain water, monitoring of ground water drawl and supply by

incorporation of measurement devices along the drawl and supply lines in the

existing plant and mines premises, data recording and optimizing of use of

water, ground water recharging through recharge wells and mined out pits. The

ground water table fluctuation and quality is monitored by establishing Piezo-

meter network and wells in mines and surrounding area. For the proposed

project also all possible measures will be adopted to reduce salinity ingress and

conservation of water in the region.

Existing Rainwater Harvesting in within Mine Sites

Rain Water Harvesting is done in Mine Sump created in completely mined-out

area of 11.72 ha. Water from this pit is used for consumption in mining activities

i.e. dust suppression & plantation.

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Rainwater Harvesting in Proposed Mine

At the end of scheme period; approx. 14.82 Hect are will be mined out which will

be used for rainwater harvesting by creating water reservoirs. A network of

drains/ garland drain etc. will be made to guide surface run-off water to this

water reservoir.

10.3.5 Socio-Economic Environment

Study on Socio-economic status has already been carried out using primary

socio-economic survey for generating the baseline data of Socio-economic

status.

Human Settlement

There is no inhabitation within the lease area. Therefore neither villages nor any

settlement will get disturbed during the entire life of the mine. As the mining

operations will not disturb or relocate any village or settlement, no adverse

impact is anticipated on any human settlement.

Employment

The mining operations will provide employment to local people. Various indirect

employment opportunities will also be generated. Such as employment through

contractors, running of trucks, tractors etc. on hire, different kind of shops and

transport related business avenues.

Development of Region

The project will provide impetus to industrialization of the area. Company will

follow its community development policies for the region. Training of employed

workers to improve their skills for safe workings will be given. Free medical camp

will be organized for the villagers. Company will co-operate with the

Government for the development of the area, nearby schools and basic

amenities.

10.3.6 Biological Environment

The project shall strictly follow the activities and abide by all the conditions

therein.

GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT AND PLANTATION PROGRAMME

Greenbelt development programme will be designed for preventing the soil

erosion, improving the greenery and aesthetic beauty of the area. While

selection of species, care will be taken so as the developed forest will remain

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To check soil erosion

Provide stabilization to slopes of the waste dumps

Improvement in aesthetic environment of site

To attenuate noise generated by movement of vehicles and other

machinery

Green Belt Development

About 2000 trees Neem and locally suitable plants are proposed to be

planted every year covering total of 2.0 ha. Total 4000 trees will be

planted in the 2 years plan period near the existing plantation. Green belt

has been developed along the mining lease boundary.

Plants have been/ will be planted with @1000 saplings per hectare of the

land.

CCI have suggested that the loss of plants in each year will be counted

and it will be again planted in subsequent plantation. The dead plants will

be replaced by saplings of new plant on the location.

To improve the survival rate in the adverse climatic condition necessary

consultation would be taken from the Forest Department.

To protect the plants from the pests 10 gm of BHC powder will be given in

the proposed pit before plantation.

Table 10.1: Suggested Plant for Green Belt/ Plantation

S. No Species name Binomial name

Tree

1 Shisham Delbergia sisso

2 Ardu or Mahaneem Ailanthus excelsa

3 Khejri Prosopis cineraria

4 Indian Elm Holoptelea integrifolia

5 Gum Arabic tree Acacia senegal

6 Karanj Pongamia pinnata

7 Imli Tamarindus indica

8 Babool Acacia nilotica

9 Jungle Jalebi Pithecellobium dulce

10 Ronj Acacia leucophloea

11 Neem Azadirachta indica

12 Ber Zizyphus mauritiana

13 Siris tree Albizia lebbeck

14 Pipal Ficus religiosa

Shrubs / Herbs

15 Munja grass Saccharum munja

16 Peeli Kaner Thevetia peruviana

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17 Vilayati Babool Prosopis juliflora

18 Arandi Ricinus cummunis

19 Kaner Nerium Indicum

20 Sarphonka Tephrosia hamiltonii

21 "Red (Yellow, Wild) Sage" Lantana camara

22 Buffel Grass Cenchrus ciliaris

23 Kans grass Saccharum spontaneum

24 Makara or crowfoot grass Dactyloctenium aegyptium

25 Bui Aerva tomentosa

26 Purple three awn or Bunch

grass Aristida purpurea

Plantation Programme

The trees will be planted @ 1000 saplings per hectare of land and survival

will be maintained more than 80%.

Table 10.2: Afforestation Programme in the 2 year plan period and conceptual

period

Year No. of Sapling

Proposed

Area Cover

(In Ha.)

Survival

Rate

Type of

Sapling

2018-19 2000 2.0 80% Neem, Jamun,

Guava, Chakunda,

Acasia etc. 2019-20 2000 2.0 80%

Total 4000 4.0 80% Source: Approved Mining Plan with Progressive Mine Closure Plan

10.3.7 Occupational Health & Safety

Concentration of Respirable dust in the workplace will be regularly measured as

laid down by DGMS. Health check up for the workers will be conducted at

regular intervals. CCI will provide free medicine to needed patient. Environment

Management Cell will also coordinate with general public, regulatory authorities,

local administration to appraise environmental performance of the mine.

Safety of employee during mining operation and maintenance of mining

equipment are taken care as per guideline of Director General of Mines Safety

(DGMS). To avoid any adverse effect on the health of workers due to dust, heat,

noise and vibration sufficient measures have been provided in the mining

project. The following measures relating to safety and health should be

incorporated.

Provision of rest shelters for mine workers with amenities like drinking water,

toilets etc.

Provision of personal protection devices to the workers.

Rotation of workers exposed to noisy areas.

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Dust suppression on haul road.

First-aid facilities in the mining area.

10.4 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT CELL

An Environmental Management Cell is proposed, with all necessary basic

infrastructures, under the guideline of Mines Manager. The team will be

responsible for all the environmental management activities including

environmental monitoring, greenbelt development and to ensure statutory

compliance with the regulatory authorities. The organizational chart of the

Environmental Management Cell is as follows. The project proponent will adhere

the environmental policy, consists of standard operating procedures/ practices

to avoid any violations caused due to any infringement/ deviation/ violation of

the environment or forest norms/ conditions, as detailed in the EIA report.

Fig 10.2: Environmental Management Cell

10.5 BUDGETARY PROVISION FOR EMP

In order to comply with the environmental protection measures as suggested in

the above sections, CCI has budgetary provision for environmental protection

and safety measures.

The total estimated cost of the project is Rs.360 Lakhs. In order to implement the

environmental protection measures, timely funds will be released as per

requirement. A capital cost and recurring cost for the environmental protection

measures will be Rs. 14.4 lakhs and 5.76 lakhs respectively. The Cost towards

Environmental Mitigation Measures is given in Table 10.3.

Mines Manager

Mining Engineer

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Table 10.3: Cost of Provision for Environmental Protection Measures

S. No. Particulars Capital Cost

(In Lakhs)

Recurring Cost/

Annum

(In Rs. Lakhs)

1. Pollution Control 4.9 1.96

2. Environmental Monitoring 3.5 1.4

3. Green Belt/ Plantation 2.5 1.0

4. Occupational Health 1.5 0.6

5. Misc. (Fencing, Garland

etc.) 2.0 0.8

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11.0 SUMMARY & CONCLUSION

11.1 INTRODUCTION


Injepalli, Sedam & Madkal Village, Sedam Taluka, Kalburgi District, Karnataka.



Hect.) Near Village Classification





mining operations are planned on a contiguous working basis as such. Limestone

from these mines is being supplied to CCI cement plant; Kurkunta located about

approx. 5.0 km from mine site. This project pertains to getting Environmental

Clearance for Karigatta limestone, ML No. 2015 for an extent of 119.64 Ha.

As per the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification dated 14th

September 2006 as amended till date, the proposed project falls under

‘Category A Project’ under activity ‘1(a)’ as the total area is >100 Ha.

11.2 PROJECT BRIEF





production capacity of about 1.0 MTPA area of 119.64 Hect located at near

village Injepalli & Sedam, Sedam taluka in Kalburgi district of Karnataka. Total

cost of the proposed project is Rs. 360 lakhs.

Salient Features of the Mine Site:

Features Details

Altitude 438-493 m above MSL

Latitude (N) &

Longitude (E)

17° 9' 9.80" N to 17° 8' 16.3" N

77° 20' 49.93" E to 77° 19' 54.35" E

Village, Tehsil, District,

State Sedam and Injepalli, Sedam, Kalaburgi, Karnataka

Max. Temp., 0C 37

Min. Temp., 0C 27

Relative Humidity, % 36-46




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Annual Rainfall, mm 886 mm

Topography The topography around the mining lease area is slightly

undulating with a northerly gentle gradient.

Nearest Water Bodies Within lease area

Nearest Highway S.H. – 10, 1.60 km, SW

Nearest Railway

Station Kurgunta R.S., 5.30 km, NE

Nearby Industries Birla Shakti Cement Plant, 4.30 km, W

Nearest Village Injepalli, 2.60 km, W

Nearest Town Kurgunta, 4.60 km, NNE

Inter-State Boundary Karnataka – Telangana, 3.40 km, ENE

Nearest Airport Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (Hyderabad), 115 km, E

Nearby Forest Mailwar R.F., 6.90 km, ESE

Historical Places Malkhed Fort, 20 .00 km, WNW

Salient Features of the Limestone Mine:





17° 9' 9.80" N to 17° 8' 16.3" N

77° 20' 49.93" E to 77° 19' 54.35" E



land


7. Expected life of mine 49.45 years @ keeping max 1.0 MTPA

production/ annum






(Limestone: OB)

1.0 : 0.1


period)

444 MSL














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11.3 BASELINE ENVIRONMENT

In order to assess the impacts of mining activities on environmental parameters,

it is essential to collect and generate the existing information of the area, which

is known as base line data.

The environment status of the project sites and the around project area of 11 km

is delineated with respect to air, noise, soil, water, biological and socio-

economic environment. The different project activities are identified and

evaluated on the basis of primary and secondary data collection through field

investigations, environment monitoring and available literature such as maps,

reports, and scientific literatures. The status of the Aliabet environment is

discussed in Chapter 3.

11.4 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

AIR ENVIRONMENT:

The air quality in the mining area depends upon the nature and concentration

of emissions and meteorological conditions.

Anticipated Impact:

The major sources of air pollution in the proposed mine is dust generation due to

drilling, blasting, excavation, loading and transportation of mineral & wind

erosion of exposed material.

Drilling:

Drilling will be done by blast holes by 115 mm dia drill and generated

muck pile, will be excavated by the shovels with bucket capacities of 6.5

m3 and 4.3 m3 shovels. Drilling operations are mainly carried out during

day time.

Blasting:

Blasting will be done using ANFO mixture along with 25% booster slurry

explosives. Air pollutants generated during blasting will be in the form of

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generated during blasting does not significantly contribute any air

pollution as it will be instantaneous and intermittent. Blasting will be

carried out during daytime only and is avoided during high windy periods

and during night times.

Transportation of Ore:

The entire limestone excavated from this mine will be fed to CCI cement

plant. The mine is situated at a distance of about 4.0 km of the cement

plant by road. The limestone will be transported to the plant by closed

belt conveyor system.

Ore Loading:

The ore after crushing and sizing at in pit crushing plant is brought to stock

yard which ultimately transported to the plant & the remaining material is

stacked in the stock pile by a movable stacker placed in stock yard.

Water sprinkling is done regularly to contain the PM in the stock yards.

Mitigation Measures:

Drilling: To control fugitive dust at source, wet drilling will be provided.

Where there is a scarcity of water, suitably designed dust extractor will be

provided for dry drilling along with dust hood at the mouth of the drill-hole

collar.

Blasting: Establish time of blasting to suit the local conditions. Avoid

blasting i.e., when temperature inversion is likely to occur and strong wind

blows towards residential areas.

Haul Road: The long life WBM (Water Bound Macadam) haul roads will be

constructed and maintained for traffic movement.

Transport: The speed of dumpers/ trucks on haul road will be controlled as

increased speed increases dust emissions. Overloading of transport

vehicles will be avoided. The trucks/ tippers will have sufficient free board.

Spillage of ore on public roads will be cleared immediately and vehicles

will play in safe speed.

Green Belt: Planting of trees all along main mine haul road and regular

grading of haul roads will be practiced to prevent the generation of dust

due to movement of dumpers/trucks. Green belt of adequate width will

be developed around the lease area. Plantation will also be done in

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NOISE ENVIRONMENT:



Noise can also disturb natural wildlife and ecological systems.

Anticipated Impact:

The source of Noise pollution will be the vehicular movements.

Noise will be generated by the digging of mine area using shovels,

crowbars etc.

Momentary noise will be generated by drilling and blasting.


Maintenance of Machinery: Good and regular maintenance of

machinery will be ensured to keep the noise generated at minimum. The

vehicles operating will be maintained and provided with good silencers.

All machines will be used at optimum capacity.

Blasting: Blasting will be avoided in the morning and evening hours, on

foggy days, at night time and at times of high wind velocity and low

cloud cover.

Drilling: Drilling will be carried out with the help of sharp drill bits.

Vegetation: Plantation of trees around haul roads will be done to reduce

the noise.

Trained Operators: Only trained operators will be allowed to operate

machines.

Hearing Protection: Equipment like ear-muffs, ear-plugs, etc. are

commonly used device for hearing protection. Workers and operators

working at drilling sites will be provided with ear muffs.

LAND ENVIRONMENT:

Since mining is being carried out by manual opencast method, it is expected to

affect the land environment essentially. Impact assessment study on land

environment can be done by considering land use pattern/ land cover,

Topography, Drainage pattern and geological features of the mine site as well

as the study area.

Anticipated Impact:

The existing surface profile will be replaced by a depressed surface (pit)

with benches if 6m depth.




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Since it is an existing mine, there will be no need to build office and work-

shop which will be subjected to leveling.

Mitigations Measures

Adopting suitable, site-specific mitigation measures can reduce the degree of

impact of mining on land. Some of the land –related mitigation measures are as

follows:

Present land use pattern of the lease area is waste land and at the

conceptual stage the land use pattern will remain the same, hence will

not be changed.

The pits will be utilized for rain water harvesting

WATER ENVIRONMENT:

Water plays a very important role in preserving life. It is also vital for the growth of

flora, fauna and agriculture. Aquatic life fully depends on the quality and

quantity of water. Rain cycle is an important activity of nature which fully

depends on water, plantation, air, hills and other features. The mining activity in

general is considered as creating negative impacts on this system. However, all

mitigation measures have been envisaged to nullify these negative impacts, in

this project, as detailed below:

Anticipated Impact:

Impact due to Mining

As such no effluents will be generated due to the existing mining activity.

However, domestic effluent to 1.5 KLD will be generated which will be diverted

into the septic tank followed by soak pit.

Waste Water Generation and Treatment/ Disposal

Units Requirement

(KLD)

Effluent

(KLD) Remark

Mining Use

Water

sprinkling/ Dust

suppression

10.0 0

The waste water generated from the

domestic use will be diverted into

septic tank followed by soak pit.

Plantation 5.0 0

Misc. & Utilities 3.0 0

Domestic use 2.0 1.5

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Surface Water

As there is no River or Nallah passing through the mine site, hence no

impact is anticipated on the hydrological regime of the area due to

mining activity.

No natural course of water stream is interrupted or diverted due to mining

activity; hence no impact on natural drain is anticipated.

Surface run off distribution during rainy season may get affected due to

excavated pits and overburden stack.

Runoff from the mining benches or from overburden during the rainy

season may get contaminated.

Ground Water

Impact on ground water is may be anticipated as mining depth may

intersect groundwater.

Ground water pollution can take place only if the mining rejects contain

toxic substances, which get leached by the precipitation water and

percolate to the ground water table thus polluting it. Any nearby wells or

other sources of water can be rendered unfit for drinking and even for

industrial use.

Domestic sewage will be generated which can create contamination.

Mitigations Measures:

Practically there is no overburden or reject generating from the mining

activity, moreover the excavated mineral itself is non-toxic and hence no

effect due to water flow during rains following the contours of the area is

expected.

As there is no generation of overburden or mineral reject from the mining

activity; hence the excavated pit will be converted into the water

reservoir at the end of mine life. This will help in recharging ground water

table by acting as a water harvesting structure.

Overall drainage planning has been done in such a manner that the

existing pre-mining drainage conditions will be maintained to the extent

possible so that run off distribution is not affected.

Surface Run off management structures like construction of retaining wall

& garland drain settling pond are proposed.

Garland drain will be constructed on all sides of quarry along with settling

pond to remove the suspended solids from storm water. The collected

water shall be used in plantation and spraying on haul roads. Settling

ponds will be designed on the basis of silt loading, slope of the lease,

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Septic tanks and soak pits will be provided for the disposal of domestic

effluent generated from mine office.

BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT:

The baseline flora and fauna has been depicted in Section-3.11 of Chapter-3.




Anticipated Impact:

The mine lease area is waste land with no vegetation. Thus there shall not be any

adverse impact on biological environment due to the mining.

The mine area after reclamation will be planted resulting in an improvement in

surrounding environment.


To reduce the adverse effects on flora/fauna status of the area due to

deposition of dust generated from mining operations, water sprinkling and water

spraying systems will be ensured in all dust prone areas to arrest dust generation.

Methodical and well-planned plantation scheme is being carried out

depending upon the immediate need, priority and availability of land which will

be continued in future also. The plantation is being done in multiple rows in

available places in a staggered way to cover the area to give the desired

stratified appearance of multi-tiers.

The objectives of green belt cover will cover the following:

Noise abatement

Reuse of waste water to the extent possible

Prevention of soil erosion

Ecological restoration

Aesthetic, biological and visual improvement of area due to improved

vegetative and plantations cover.

SOCIO- ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT:

This section of the chapter deals with the demographic, social and economic

impact of the proposed project and more importantly on the villages of project

periphery. An attempt has been made to assess the impact of the proposed

Limestone mining project at village Injepalli on Socio-economic aspect of the

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population composition, employment generation, occupational shift, household

income, consumption pattern, ethnic issue and law & order problem.

Positive Impact:

With adequate steps proposed for environmental protection no significant

pollution will be there.

Employment

Improved standard of living

Community skills development

Economic exposure and development

Adverse Social Impact:

The project may trigger negative health impacts through increased dust,

creation of breeding grounds for disease vectors, population influx which

might introduce new diseases in the area and pressure on sanitation

facilities.

The process of mining entails drilling, blasting, excavation and

transportation. These activities generate noise and vibration. The impact

of noise and vibration from the epicenter of these activities could have

effects on the population living around these areas. The excessive

vibration could lead to collapse of the structures.

There is no habitation in the mining lease area. Therefore, neither villages

nor any part of villages will be disturbed during the entire life of the mine.


Mining in this lease will give 20 job opportunities to the local people. Thus,

limestone mining will create beneficial effect on local people.

With the operation of mining lease, various indirect employment

opportunities will also be generated. Several persons of the neighboring

villages have been benefited with contract works, employment through

contractors, running jeeps, trucks and tractors on hire, running canteens,

different kinds of shops and transport related business avenues.

Villagers have been provided with either direct employment or indirect

employment such as business, contract works and development work like

roads etc.

Villagers also get access to the other welfare amenities such as drinking

water, foods and provisions, shed etc.

The roads connecting to the villages will be repaired at regular interval by

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Various environmental parameters to be monitored area given in table below:

S.

No. Particulars

Parameters for

Monitoring

Duration

of Station

Monitoring

Frequencies Location

1. Air Emission

PM10, PM2.5,

SO2, NOX and

CO

24 hr Twice in a

year

One location

inside and

four outside

2. Noise

Spot Noise

level recording

Leq (day), Leq

(night), Leq

(dn)

8 hr Twice in a

year

One location

inside and

four outside

3.

Surface &

Ground

Water

Physical,

Chemical Grab

Twice in a

year

One location

inside and

four outside

4. Soil Sampling

Physico-

chemical

parameters

and metals

Grab Twice in a

year

Plantation

areas

5. Waste

Management

Handling and

disposal as per

approved

Mining Plan


area


parameters --

Initial

Medical

Examination

(IME) and

Periodic

Medical

Examination

– Once in a

five year

All

employees


Employment Potential:

The local labors shall be engaged, in both plant and mines for allied activities

besides, watch and ward and plantation activity with proper maintenance.

Beside this, Company shall engage skilled and managerial staff to meet the

statutory requirement under MMR 1961 and MCDR 1988. At present, the mine is

not functional. Skilled / unskilled and semi-skilled workers besides managerial and

administrative staff shall be employed at the time of opening of mine.

Social Benefits:




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Cement Corporation of India Limited (CCI) is undertaking/ will undertake

activities for the upliftment of surrounding areas of existing cement plant and

proposed mines are given below:

Education

Medical Facilities

Infrastructure Development

Vocational Training

Sanitation

Education:

Providing financial support to schools to promote various activities

towards development of children.

Providing support to Anganwadi centers /schools for building/ upgrading

infrastructure (by undertaking or supporting construction work or

equipping them with furniture, fans, maps , charts , fixtures, books, note

books, musical instruments , uniforms etc.) for promoting education.

Scholarship and financial support to under privileged and meritorious

students for undertaking/ continuing technical and professional courses.

Imparting employability training, vocational courses and skill

development

Medical Facilities:

Development of primary health centers

Health camps and provisions of medicines and other facilities including

financial assistance for arranging health camps.

Ambulance to take patients to hospital in emergency situation.

Infrastructure Development:

Construction of suitable approach roads and bus shelters

Pure & safe drinking facilities

Improve the village sanitation system

Repair and diversion of the existing roads and drains

Improve street and general lighting requirements.

Vocational Training:

Computer training

Handicraft

Tailoring embroidery classes to surrounding villagers

Organize skill development and vocational training for enabling people

to form self help group and

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Sanitation:

Proper sewerage system will be created and will start Suvidha Public Toilet

at project site and adjoining villages.

Environment Benefits:

At post mining stage of proposed project, the existing waste land shall be

converted to water harvesting bodies and green belts.

At the scheme period, total excavated area, 3.1 ha will be converted into

water reservoir. The water reservoir will be helpful for recharge of ground

water.

At end of scheme of mine, about, total greenbelt/Plantation will be done

on 4.0 ha along with boundary of lease area, which will be beneficial to

the environment & will provide an aesthetic look.

11.7 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

The EMP provides a delivery mechanism to address potential adverse impacts,

to instruct contractors and to introduce standards of good practice to be

adopted for all project works. For each stage of the programme, the EMP lists all

the requirements to ensure effective mitigation of significant biophysical and

socio-economic impacts identified in the EIA. The EMP covers the following:

Role of Project Proponent and its contractors;

A comprehensive listing of the mitigation measures (actions) will be

prepared and implemented

The parameters that will be monitored to ensure effective implementation

of the action;

The timing for implementation of the action to ensure that the objectives of

mitigation are fully met.

11.8 CONCLUSION

The mining project has proven/ will prove beneficial to the local people as direct

and indirect employment opportunity has been/ will be generated. There is/ will

be increase in revenue generation to the government by way of royalty and

government taxes etc. Further improvement in infrastructure will take place like

education, roads, availability of drinking water, medical facilities in adjacent

villages.

There is/will be no significant pollution of air, water, soil and noise. Regular

monitoring of all the components of environment has been/will be done.




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Increased social welfare measures taken by the company has brought/ will bring

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12.0 DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED

12.1 INTRODUCTION

Global Management and Engineering Consultants International (GMEC

International), Jaipur, is an ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001 certified

organization with NABL accredited testing laboratory and NABET accredited

consultancy organization.

GMEC INTERNATIONAL is offering Environmental Consultancy Services in various

sectors:

1. Mining of minerals including opencast/ underground mining

2. Mineral beneficiation including Pelletisation

3. Thermal power plants

4. Metallurgical industries (ferrous & non- ferrous)

5. Highways

6. Building and construction projects

7. Townships and Area development projects

8. Offshore and onshore oil and gas exploration development & production

9. Oil & gas transportation piping (Crude and refinery/ Petrochemical

products), passing through national parks/ sanctuaries/ coral reefs/

ecologically sensitive areas including LNG terminal

10. Ports, harbors, break waters and dredging

11. Chemical Fertilizers

12.2 EIA TEAM MEMBERS

Teams of people involved in EIA/EMP report preparation for this project are given

below:

Details of Personnel Involved in Current EIA/EMP Study

Name Qualification Position Experience

Dr. A. K.

Pandey

Ph.D. (Env. Sc.), M.Sc.

(Ecology & Env. Sc.),

B.Sc. (Chem. Bot. &

Zoology), BJ (MC)

Journalism & Diploma in

Disaster Management

EIA Coordinator &

Functional Area

Expert

Over 21 years of

experience in

preparation of EIA /

EMP reports and

ecology

Dr. Meena

Bhaduri

Ph.D. (Air Pollution), ME

(Civil), B. Tech. (Civil) &

M.A. (Sociology)

Expert in

Hydrology, Air

Pollution & Control

and Air Modeling,

Over 34 years of

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Socio-economy hydrological report

preparation and

sociologist.

Dr. Shishir

Bhaduri

Ph.D.(Thermal

Engineering), M.E. (App.

Thermo) & B.E.

(Mechanical)

Functional Area

Expert - AP

More than 38 years of

experience in teaching

and designing in air

pollution control system

Dr. Sita Ram

Bhakar

Ph.D.( Soil and Water

Conservation

Engineering)

M.Tech.(Water Resource

Development and

Management), B.E.

(Agriculture Engineering

Functional Area

Expert - SC


experience in teaching

and Soil and Water

conservation

Mr. U. N

Seth

M.Sc. (Chemistry) &

B.Sc. (PCM)

Functional Area

Expert - SC

Over 31 years of

experience in industrial

field and preparation of

EIA / EMP reports

Mr. Yogesh

Poonia M.Sc (Env.)

Functional Area

Expert

Over 6 years of

experience in


EMP reports.

Mr. Gauri

Shankar

Narayan

M.Sc (GEO) Functional Area

Expert


experience in Mine

Plan, EIA/EMP reports

Mr.

Omprakash

Kumar

M.Tech (Env. Engg.) Functional Area

Expert


experience in


EMP reports

Mr. Kisan

Pandit M.Sc (Chemistry) HOD - Lab

Over 8 years of field

monitoring experience

Mr. Sunil

Lamba M.Sc (Env.)

Functional Area

Associate

Over 6 years of

experience in


EMP reports

Ms. Pratika M.Sc (Chemistry)

Tech. Manager &

Team Member

(WP)


experience in

Environmental

laboratory.

Mr. Bhaskar

Sinha

M.A (Pub. Adm.),

Functional Area

Associate (SE)

Over 4 years of work

experience in

Sociologist.

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Associate & Field

Technician

field monitoring & data

collection experience.

Mr. Rajat

Soni

M.Sc (Env.) Team Member &

Field Technician




Mr. Mukesh M.Sc (Env.) Field Technician




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