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INDEX

TABLE OF CONTENTS.No. Particulars Page No.

1. FORM-1 1-11

2. Pre-Feasibility Report 1-17

3. Environmental management plan 1-9

4. Maps

10 Km buffer map of study area

Road network map

5. Annexure

6. Annexure-I- Letter of intent

Annexure II- Mining officer letter

Annexure III- Joint inspection report & Revenue record (Jamabandi& Tatima)Annexure IV- Approved mine plan & mine plates

Annexure V- Authenticated list of flora and fauna & NOC from forestdepartment along with List of plant species to be plantedAnnexure VI- NOC from village PanchayatAnnexure VII- Source of water undertakingAnnexure VIII- CSR activity certificatesAnnexure IX- One day monitoring report (Air, water & Noise)

Annexure X- Site photographs

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APPENDIX I

(See paragraph – 6)

FORM I

(I) Basic Information

S.No Item Details

1. Name of the project/s Mining for extraction of Stone proposed by M/sLakhwinder Singh (Stone Crusher & Screening Plant–Unit-2)

2. S. No. in the schedule As per Gazette Notification dated 14th September2006 and subsequent amendments thereof, Theproject is classified as category B under item 1 (a) –B Category.

3. Proposed capacity /area /length/tonnage to be handled/commandarea/lease area/number of wells tobe drilled

Maximum production capacity 7,33,739 tonnes peryear. Mining lease Area: 13-57-15 Hectares.

4. New/Expansion/Modernization New

5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. 13-57-15 Hectares

6. Category of Project i.e. ‘A’ or ‘B’ The project is classified as category ‘B’

7. Does it attract the generalcondition? If yes, please specify.

No

8. Does it attract the specificcondition? If yes, please specify.

No

9. Location Latitude Longitude31021’ 52.32” N 760 13’54.81” E

Plot/Survey/Khasra No. 3115,3118,3119,3120,3123,3125,3126,31283129,3131,3132,3137,3138,3127,3131/1

Village Mauza Kungrat Mohal Chetrian

Tehsil Haroli

District Una

State Himachal Pradesh

10. Nearest railway station/airportalong with distance in km.

Una Railway Station: about. 13.30 km in the NEdirection (Aerial Distance).Ludhiana Airport: approx. 62.05 km in SW Direction(Aerial Distance).

11. Nearest Town, city, DistrictHeadquarters along with distance inkms.

Nearest City – Una (about 13.30 km in NE direction)Aerial Distance.Nearest Town – Haroli (about 6.40 Km in NorthDirection) Aerial Distance.District Headquarter- Una (about 13.30 kms in NEdirection) Aerial Distance.

12.Village Panchayat, Zilla Parishad,Municipal Corporation, Local body(complete postal addresses withtelephone nos. to be given)

Village Panchayat - ChhetrianTehsil Haroli, District UnaHimachal Pradesh.

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13. Name of applicant Sh. Lakhwinder Singh Prop. M/s Lakhwinder Singh(Stone Crusher & Screening Plant –Unit-2)

14. Registered Address Village & PO Mohal Thara, Mauza Kungrat, TehsilHaroli, District Una, Himachal Pradesh

15. Address for correspondence

Name Sh. Lakhwinder SinghDesignation (Owner/Partner/CEO) Owner

Address Village & PO Mohal Thara, Mauza Kungrat, TehsilHaroli, District Una, Himachal Pradesh

Pin Code 176601

E-mail

Telephone No. 09417275087

Fax No. -

16. Details of Alternative Sitesexamined, if any. Location of thesesites should be shown on atoposheet

The lease has been granted for this particular site.Hence no other alternative site is proposed

17. Interlinked Projects Yes, M/s Lakhwinder Singh Stone Crusher &Screening Plant Unit – II is interlinked with themining project

18. Whether separate application ofinterlinked project has beensubmitted?

-NA-

19. If yes, date of submission -NA-20. If no, reason The crusher unit does not come under the purview

of the EIA notification 2006.21. Whether the proposal involves

approval/ clearance under: if yes,details of the same and their statusto be given.(a)The forest (Conservation) act,1980?(b) The wildlife (Protection) act,1972?(C) The C.R.Z Notification, 1991?

No

No

No22. Whether there is any Government

Order/Policy relevant/relating tothe site?

No

23. Forest land involved (hectares) No

24. Whether there is any litigationpending against the project and /orland in which the project is proposeto be set up?(a) Name of the Court(b) Case No.(c) Orders/directions of the Court, if

No

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any and its relevance with theproposed project.

(II) Activity

1. Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions, which willcause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies,etc.)

S.No. Information/Checklistconfirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximatequantities /rates, wherever possible) withsource of information data

1.1 Permanent or temporary change inland use, land cover or topographyincluding increase in intensity ofland use (with respect to local landuse plan)

No Mining lease area is situated uphill side ofSanhal Khad which is a tributary of Swanriver. The area is being part of terrace ofAlluvium deposit. Mined out area shall beused for afforestation/ and public utilities asper mine plan

1.2 Clearance of existing land,vegetation and buildings?

No The entire mining lease area is a part uphillside of Sanhal Khad which is a tributary ofSwan river. The area is being part of terrace ofAlluvium deposit there is no vegetation in theleased out area. Hence, there would be noclearance of existing land, vegetation andbuildings.

1.3 Creation of new land uses? No The mining activity will be confined to thelease area so no new land use will be created.

1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g.bore houses, soil testing?

No Not Applicable

1.5 Construction works? Yes As per mining plan, 5 Check dams of 10meters length and 1.5 meters height will beconstructed for the protection of banks withthe materials available at the site.

1.6 Demolition works? No No demolition work will be done.

1.7 Temporary sites used forconstruction works or housing ofconstruction workers?

No 20 Workers will be hired from nearbyvillages, only temporary rest shelters will beprovided to them at the site Hence, there willbe no any construction of house will be done.

1.8 Above ground buildings, structuresor earthworks including linearstructures, cut and fill orexcavations

No The work involves collection of Stone Sandmixed Silt, Top Soil from terrace of Alluviumdeposit

1.9 Underground works includingmining or tunneling?

No There will not be any underground mining ortunneling.

1.10 Reclamation works? No After extraction of mineral the land will beused for afforestation/ and public utilities asper mining plan

1.11 Dredging? No Not applicable

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1.12 Offshore structures? No Not applicable

1.13 Production and manufacturingprocesses?

No The process is collection of Stone Sand mixedSilt, Top Soil from terrace of Alluviumdeposits. No other production ormanufacturing process is involved.

1.14 Facilities for storage of goods ormaterials?

No Minerals extracted will be loaded directly intotractor trolleys. Hence no storage facility willbe required.

1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposalof solid waste or liquid effluents?

Yes 1,95,664 TPA Sand mixed silt & 48,916 TPATop soil will be generated as waste will bebackfilled into the area so that it can bedeveloped for afforestation.

1.16 Facilities for long term housing ofoperational workers?

No Workers will be hired from nearby villages,only temporary rest shelters will be providedto them at the site Hence, there will be no anylong term housing provision.

1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic duringconstruction or operation

No Not Applicable

1.18 New road, rail, air waterborne orother transport infrastructureincluding new or altered routesand stations, ports, airports etc?

No Not Applicable

1.19 Closure or diversion of existingtransport routes or infrastructureleading to changes in trafficmovements?

No Existing road will be used for transportationpurpose.

1.20 New or diverted transmission linesor pipelines?

No As there will be no any consumption ofelectricity or large scale water requirementtherefore no transmission lines or pipelinesare involved.

1.21 Impoundment, damming,culverting, realignment or otherchanges to the hydrology ofwatercourses or aquifers?

No No Impoundment, damming, culvert,realignment or other changes to thehydrology of watercourses or aquifers isenvisaged.

1.22 Stream crossings? No No stream crossings are involved.

1.23 Abstraction or transfers of waterfrom ground or surface waters?

Yes About 3.9 KLD will be required for dustsuppression and domestic purpose The waterwill be supplied through tanker supply fromnearby Kang’s Nivana Resort & Spa.

1.24 Changes in water bodies or theland surface affecting drainage orrun-off?

No The mining shall be bench formation 4 x 4meters from top to bottom shall be followed,however shall not intersect the ground water.

1.25 Transport of personnel ormaterials for construction,operation or decommissioning?

Yes In the operation phase, Stone will beextracted manually or mechanical by usingJCB machine. These will be loaded directlyinto tractor trolleys to the stone crusher anddirect saleable material will be transported tolocal markets.

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1.26 Long-term dismantling ordecommissioning or restorationworks?

No Not Applicable

1.27 Ongoing activity duringdecommissioning which couldhave an impact on theenvironment?

No Not Applicable

1.28 Influx of people to an area in eithertemporarily or permanently?

No Only local people will be deployed to carryout mineral extraction. So no influx of peoplewill be seen.

1.29 Introduction of alien species? No Only indigenous plants shall be used forplantation in consultation with the forestdept.

1.30 Loss of native species or geneticdiversity?

No No loss of native species or genetic diversityis expected.

1.31 Any other actions? No Not applicable

2. Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the Project (such as land, water,materials or energy, especially any resources which are non-renewable or in shortsupply):

S.No. Information/checklistconfirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximatequantities /rates, wherever possible) withsource of information data

2.1 Land especially undeveloped oragricultural land (ha)

No The activity will be done in the proposed minelease area which is a part uphill side of SanhalKhad which is a tributary of Swan river. Thearea is being part of terrace of Alluviumdeposit which is classified as Khadaitar. As perrevenue record

2.2 Water (expected source &competing users) unit: KLD

Yes About 3.9 KLD will be required for dustsuppression purpose and for domestic waterwill be supplied from tanker nearby Kang’sNivana Resort & Spa.

2.3 Minerals (MT) No No minerals are required for execution of thisproject.

2.4 Construction material – stone,aggregates, sand / soil (expectedsource – MT)

No No construction material is required for thisproject.

2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No Not required for this project.

2.6 Energy including electricity andfuels (source, competing users)Unit: fuel (MT), energy (MW)

No Mining operations will be carried outmanually in day time 9 am to 6 pm soelectricity is not required for the project.

2.7 Any other natural resources (useappropriate standard units)

No No other natural resources will be used.

3. Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which couldbe harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or

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perceived risks to human health.S.No Information/Checklist

confirmationYes/N

oDetails thereof (with approximatequantities/rates, wherever possible) withsource of information data

3.1 Use of substances or materials,which are hazardous (as perMSIHC rules) to human health orthe environment (flora, fauna, andwater supplies)

No Not applicable w.r.t MSIHC rules

3.2 Changes in occurrence of diseaseor affect disease vectors (e.g. insector water borne diseases)

No The nature of proposed activity does notenvisage the occurrence of disease.

3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. bychanging living conditions?

No There will be no adverse effect on welfare ofthe people. On the other hand, the project willimprove the living conditions of the peopledue to earnings from the mining work.

3.4 Vulnerable groups of people whocould be affected by the project e.g.hospital patients, children, theelderly etc.,

No There is no hospital, school in the vicinity.

3.5 Any other causes No --

4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning(MT/month)


Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximatequantities/rates, wherever possible) withsource of information data

4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine wastes Yes 1,95,664 TPA Sand mixed silt & 48,916 TPATop soil will be generated as a waste. it will beused for backfilled into the area so that it canbe developed into afforestation

4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and orcommercial wastes)

No Not Applicable

4.3 Hazardous wastes (as perHazardous Waste ManagementRules)

No Not Applicable

4.4 Other industrial process wastes No No other waste will be generated duringextraction of Stone

4.5 Surplus product No Not Applicable

4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludgefrom effluent treatment

No No effluent shall be generated.

4.7 Construction or demolition wastes No No construction or demolition wastes areexpected.

4.8 Redundant machinery orequipment

No No redundant machinery or equipment isinvolved.

4.9 Contaminated soils or othermaterials

No The process does not involve contaminationof soil

4.10 Agricultural wastes No No agricultural wastes are produced.

4.11 Other solid wastes No No other solid wastes are generated.5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (Kg/hr)

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Yes/No


5.1 Emissions from combustion offossil fuels from stationary ormobile sources

Yes There will be emissions due to vehicles usedfor transportation of minerals. PollutionCertified vehicles only be used for thetransportation purpose.

5.2 Emissions from productionprocesses

No No emission is expected from the productionprocess.

5.3 Emissions from materials handlingincluding storage or transport

Yes Some dust will be emitted duringtransportation of minerals. However regularwater sprinkling will be done in haulage roadto suppress the dust.

5.4 Emissions from constructionactivities including plant andequipment

No There will be no any construction activitycarried out only temporary check dams willbe built using material available on the siteHence; there will be no emissions areanticipated from these activities.

5.5 Dust or odors from handling ofmaterials including constructionmaterials, sewage and waste

Yes Dust emission is expected during handling ofminerals i.e. during loading of minerals.

5.6 Emissions from incineration ofwaste

No Not Applicable

5.7 Emissions from burning of wastein open air (e.g. slash materials,construction debris)

No Not Applicable

5.8 Emissions from any other sources No NA

6. Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat:


Yes/No


6.1 From operation of equipment e.g.engines, ventilation plant,crushers

No Mining will be done Semi mechanized; Noiseonly be generated from the vehicles used fortransportation.

6.2 From industrial or similarprocesses

No NA

6.3 From construction or demolition No No construction or demolition work isproposed.

6.4 From blasting or piling No Blasting and piling is not proposed for themining process.

6.5 From construction or operationaltraffic

Yes Noise will be generated from vehicularmovement during transportation of minerals.

6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No Mining will be carried in the day time i.e. 9am to 6 pm Thus there is no need for lightingand cooling systems.

6.7 From any other sources No Not applicable

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Yes/No Details thereof (with approximatequantities/rates, wherever possible) withsource of information data

7.1 From handling, storage, use orspillage of hazardous materials

No Since no hazardous material will be used orproduced at the site, no risk of contaminationof land or water is envisaged

7.2 From discharge of sewage orother effluents to water or theland (expected mode and place ofdischarge)

No No discharge of sewage or other effluentswill be there.

7.3 By deposition of pollutantsemitted to air into the land orinto water

No Regular water sprinkling will be done tosuppress the generated dust.

7.4 From any other sources No Not envisaged

7.5 Is there a risk of long termbuildup of pollutants in theenvironment from these sources?

No There will be no such risk.

8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affecthuman health or the environment


Yes/No


8.1 From explosions, spillages, firesetc from storage, handling, use orproduction of hazardoussubstances

No No hazardous substance will be used orproduced during the proposed miningoperations.

8.2 From any other causes Yes Risk of accidents are expected:During transportation & loading of mineralsinto tractors and trolleys. Proper arrangementwill be done to avoid accidents.

8.3 Could the project be affected bynatural disasters causingenvironmental damage (e.g.floods, earthquakes, landslides,cloudburst etc)?

Yes The project is located in seismic zone V. Thereare minor incidences of earth quake inHimachal Pradesh. However the proposedmining shall be carried out in terraces/steps,no significant damage is expected.

9. Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development) which couldlead to environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with other existingor planned activities in the locality


Yes/No

Details there of (with approximatequantities/rates, wherever possible) withsource of information data

9.1 Lead to development of supportingfacilities ancillary development ordevelopmentstimulated by the project whichcould have impact on theenvironment e.g.:• Supporting infrastructure (roads,power supply, waste or waste

Yes Project will provide the employmentopportunities that will help in improvingliving standard and socio-economic status ofthe people. These are positive impacts

Extraction minerals are used as rawmaterials for infrastructure development andalso supply to the industries for construction

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water treatment, etc.)• Housing development• Extractive industries• Supply industries• Other

purpose.

9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, whichcould have an impact on theenvironment

No The site will not be used for any otherpurpose which will have an impact on theenvironment.

9.3 Set a precedent for laterdevelopments

Yes Proposed mining activity can set a precedentfor increase in infrastructure developmentalactivity.

9.4 Have cumulative effects due toproximity to other existing orplanned projects with similar effects

No There are no similar mining projects locatedwithin 500m periphery of the lease area.

(III) Environmental SensitivityS.No. Areas Name/

IdentityAerial distance(within 15 km.)Proposed projectlocation boundary

1 Areas protected under internationalconventions, national or locallegislation for their ecological,landscape, cultural or other relatedvalue

Nil NA

2 Areas which are important orsensitive for ecological reasons -Wetlands, watercourses or otherwater bodies, coastal zone,biospheres, mountains, forests

Nil NA

3 Areas used by protected, importantor sensitive species of flora or faunafor breeding, nesting, foraging,resting, over wintering, migration

Nil NA

4 Inland, coastal, marine orunderground waters

Soan River 7 km in east Direction(Arial Distance

5 State, National boundaries NIL NA

6 Routes or facilities used by thepublic for access to recreation orother tourist, pilgrim areas

Nil NA

7 Defense installations Nil NA

8 Densely populated or built-up area Lalri Village At a distance of About2.64 km in NWdirection.

9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools,places of worship, communityfacilities)

Govt Hospital About 9.40 Km in SouthDirection

Govt Senior secondaryschool

About 8.08 Km in SEDirection

Govt Shivalik College About 12.56 Km in Eastdirection

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Shiv Temple

Vishwakarma Temple

Naina Devi Temple

About 11 Km in NEDirectionAbout 8 Km in ESEDirectionAbout 17.53 Km in EastDirection

10 Areas containing important, highquality or scarce resources(ground water resources, surfaceresources, forestry, agriculture,fisheries, tourism, minerals)

Nil NA

11 Areas already subjected to pollutionor environmental damage. (thosewhere existing legal environmentalstandards are exceeded)

Nil NA

12 Areas susceptible to natural hazardwhich could cause the project topresent environmental problems(earthquakes, subsidence,landslides, erosion, flooding orextreme or adverse climaticconditions)

No The mine lease area liesin Seismic Zone V whichis least prone toearthquakes.

(IV) Proposed Terms of Reference for EIA studies

Not Applicable

Pre-Feasibility and Environment Management Plan Enclosed

“I hereby given undertaking that the data and information given in the application and

enclosures are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and I am aware that if any part

of the data and information submitted is found to be false or misleading at any stage, the

project will be rejected and clearance give, if any to the project will be my risk and cost”.

(Authorized Signatory)

Date: 4.08.2017Place: Zirakpur

Sh. Lakhwinder SinghProp. M/s Lakhwinder Singh

(Stone Crusher &Screening Plant –Unit-2)

Village & PO Mohal Thara, Mauza Kungrat,

Tehsil Haroli, District Una, HP.

NOTE:

1. The Projects involving clearance under Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, 1991

shall submit with the application a C.R.Z map duly demarcated by one of the

authorized agencies, showing the project activities, w.r.t. C.R.Z. (at the stage of TOR)

and the recommendations of the state Coastal Zone management Authority (at the

stage of EC). Simultaneous action shall also be taken to obtain the requisite

clearance under the provisions of the C.R.Z. Notification, 1991 for the activities to be

located in the CRZ.

2. The projects to be located within 10 km of the National Parks, Sanctuaries,

Biosphere Reserves, Migratory Corridors of Wild Animals, the project proponent

shall submit the map duly authenticated by Chief Wildlife Warden showing these

features vis-à-vis the project location and the recommendations or comments of the

Chief Wildlife Warden thereon (at the stage of EC).”

3. All correspondence with the Ministry of Environment & Forests including

submission of application for TOR/ Environmental Clearance, subsequent

clarifications, as may be required from time to time, participation in the EAC

Meeting on behalf of the project proponent shall be made by the authorized

signatory only. The authorized signatory should also submit a document in support

of his claim of being an authorized signatory for the specific project”.

TERRACE DEPOSIT MINING FOR EXTRACTION OF STONEPROPOSED BY M/S LAKHWINDER SINGH STONE CRUSHER UNIT -II PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT

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PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORTOF

M/s Lakhwinder Singh(Stone Crusher & Screening Plant –

Unit-2)


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Table of Contents

1.1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: .................................................................................................................... 1

2 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT/BACKGROUND INFORMATION: ...................................... 1

2.1.1 Identification of the Project:................................................................................................... 1

2.1.2 Details of the Project Proponent:.......................................................................................... 2

2.2 Brief Description of Nature of the Project: ................................................................................ 2

2.3 Need for the project and its importance to the Country or Region: ................................ 4

2.4 Demand -Supply Gap:......................................................................................................................... 4

2.5 Imports vs. Indigenous Production .............................................................................................. 4

2.6 Export Possibility ................................................................................................................................ 4

2.7 Domestic/ Export Markets............................................................................................................... 5

2.8 Employment Generation (Direct and Indirect) due to the project: ................................. 5

3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION............................................................................................................................. 5

3.1 Type of Project Including Interlinked and Interdependent Projects, If Any. ............... 5

3.2 Location:.................................................................................................................................................. 5

3.3 Details of Alternate Sites................................................................................................................... 6

3.4 Size or magnitude of operation...................................................................................................... 6

3.5 Project description with process details (a schematic diagram/flow chart showing

the project layout, components of the project etc. should be given)............................................ 7

3.5.1 Method of Mining........................................................................................................................ 7

3.6 Working Depth (below ground level).......................................................................................... 7

3.6.1 Geomorphology & Soil Types................................................................................................. 7

3.6.2 Local Geology................................................................................................................................ 8

3.7 Raw Material Required Along With Estimated Quantity, Likely source, marketing

area of final product/s, mode of transport of raw material, and Finished Product ............ 10

3.8 Resource Optimization/ Recycling and Reuse envisaged in the project, if any, ...... 10

3.9 Availability of Water Its Source, Energy/ Power Requirement and Source.............. 10

3.9.1 Water Requirement ................................................................................................................ 10

3.9.2 POWER REQUIREMENT........................................................................................................ 10

3.10 QUANTITY OF WASTES TO BE GENERATED (LIQUID AND SOLID) AND SCHEME

FOR THEIR MANAGEMENT/ DISPOSAL............................................................................................... 11

4 SITE ANALYSIS........................................................................................................................................... 11

4.1 Connectivity........................................................................................................................................ 11

4.1.1 Nearest Railway Station ........................................................................................................ 11

4.1.2 Nearest Airport......................................................................................................................... 11

4.1.3 Nearest Highway...................................................................................................................... 11

4.2 LANDFORM, LANDUSE AND LAND OWNERSHIP ................................................................ 12

4.3 Topography......................................................................................................................................... 12

4.4 Existing land use pattern............................................................................................................... 13


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4.5 Soil Classification.............................................................................................................................. 13

4.6 Climatic & Rainfall ............................................................................................................................ 14

4.7 Social Infrastructure available .................................................................................................... 14

5 PLANNING BRIEF ...................................................................................................................................... 14

5.1 Planning Concept (type of industries, facilities, transportation etc.) Town and

Country Planning/Development authority Classification ............................................................. 14

5.2 Population projection ..................................................................................................................... 14

5.3 Land use planning ............................................................................................................................ 15

5.4 Assessment of Infrastructure Demand (Physical & Social).............................................. 15

5.5 Amenities/Facilities ........................................................................................................................ 15

6 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE............................................................................................................ 15

6.1 Industrial Area (Processing Area) ............................................................................................. 15

6.2 Residential Area (Non Processing Area) ................................................................................. 15

6.3 Plantation ............................................................................................................................................ 15

6.4 Connectivity (traffic and transportation road/rail/metro/water ways etc.) ........... 16

6.5 Drinking water management ....................................................................................................... 16

6.6 Sewerage system .............................................................................................................................. 16

6.7 Industrial waste management..................................................................................................... 16

6.8 Solid waste management............................................................................................................... 17

6.9 Power requirement & supply/source....................................................................................... 17

7 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R&R) PLAN............................................................. 17

8 PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES ...................................................................................... 17

9 ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL (FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS) ........................................................ 17

List of Tables

Table 1: Salient features of the project:........................................................................................................ 2

Table 2: Showing Year wise Production of Stone..................................................................................... 7

Table 3: Local Geology of the area.................................................................................................................. 8

Table 4: Details of Waste Generation during five years in Tonnes................................................. 11

Table 5: SHOWING DETAIL OF THE AREA: ............................................................................................. 12

Table 6: Soil Classification.............................................................................................................................. 13

Table 7: Showing Area proposed for plantation per annum............................................................. 15

List of Figures

Figure 1: Vicinity Map of the Project Site .................................................................................................... 5


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1.1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The proposed project is a part of uphill side of Sanhal Khad which is a tributary of Swan

River. The area is being part of terrace of Alluvium deposit Mining Project for the mining of

Stone located near Mauza Kungrat Mohal Chetrian, Tehsil Haroli, District Una, Himachal

Pradesh.

The proposed project is having lease area of 13-57-15 Hectares falls under Category- “B” as

per EIA Notification 2006 of the Ministry of Environment and Forests, New Delhi and

amended thereof. As per Mining officers letter stating that there is no other mine lease

within the 500-m periphery of the lease area attached as Annexure-II. The proposed

project activity will be carried out from the Hill Slope. It has been proposed to collect

7,33,739 TPA (maximum)5 km buffer image is attached as Map No 1.

The area is a hill which is parallel to the Swan River and flow almost in north- south

direction and is a life line of Una district as most of the fertile land of the district is along the

banks of the swan river, the hill has moderate slope with an average angle of 30° to 400

slope.

It forms a part of Satluj Drainage system. it exhibits sub-dendrite to dendritic type of

drainage pattern. This deposit is the recent alluvial deposit of quaternary age, accumulated

from the erosion of older formations, Sanhal Khad the catchment stream of area originates

at a height of 522 mts. Above MSL

The mining lease area is situated near Kungrat village of Tehsil Haroli of District Una. -The

mining lease area lies Z5 Kms from una and 10 Kms from Haroii. The area lies near Haroir-

Laluwal-Chhetrian road and then approached by kacha road of about 1 Km length.

2 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT/BACKGROUND INFORMATION:2.1.1 Identification of the Project:As per the letter Udyog-Bhu (Khani-4) Laghu-77/2013-2733 dated 08.06.2016 the lease has

been granted in favour of Sh. Lakhwinder Singh Prop. M/s Lakhwinder Singh (Stone

Crusher & Screening Plant –Unit-2) for mining of Stone (Copy letter is attached as

Annexure I) in the name of Mauza Kungrat Mohal Chetrian, Tehsil Haroli, District Una,

Himachal Pradesh, Khasra numbers.3115,3118,3119,3120,3123,3125,3126, 3128,3129,

3131,3132,3138,3127,3131/1(Joint inspection report along with Tatima & Jamabandi

Attached as Annexure III).


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2.1.2 Details of the Project Proponent:

The letter of intent of the project has been attached as Annexure I. The details of the

project proponent are given below:

Name of the applicant Sh. Lakhwinder Singh Prop. M/s LakhwinderSingh (Stone Crusher & Screening Plant –Unit-2)

Name & Address Village & PO Mohal Thara,Mauza Kungrat,Tehsil Haroli, District Una, Himachal Pradesh

Status of Mine New mine lease area

2.2 Brief Description of Nature of the Project:

The mining lease area is 13-57-15 Hectares located near Mauza Kungrat Mohal Chetrian,

Tehsil Haroli, District Una, and Himachal Pradesh, It has been proposed to collect

approximately 7,33,739 TPA (maximum) of Stone 1,95,664 TPA Sand mixed silt & 48,916

TPA (maximum) Top Soil waste mixture will be generated. During five year of mining total

production of useable material shall be approximately 36.66.939 tonnes.

Salient features of the project:

Table 1: Salient features of the project:

Project nameTerrace deposit Mining for extraction of Stone proposedby Sh Lakhwinder Singh Prop. M/s Lakhwinder Singh(Stone Crusher & Screening Plant –Unit-2)

Mining Lease Area13-57-15 Hectares

Location of mine KhasraNo.3115,3118,3119,3120,3123,3125,3126,3128,3129,3131,3132,3137,3138,3127,3131/1Mauza Kungrat Mohal Chetrian, Tehsil Haroli, DistrictUna, Himachal Pradesh

Latitude 31021’ 52.32” N

Longitude 760 13’54.81” E

Toposheet number 53A/3(H43E3)

River/Nalla/Tanks/Lakes etc

The mining lease is falling on the uphill side in hill slopeMauza Kungrat Mohal Chetrian, Tehsil Haroli, DistrictUna, Himachal Pradesh

Minerals of mine Stone


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Proposed production ofmine

7,33,739 TPA (Maximum)

Method of mining Semi mechanized mining

No of working days 320 days

Cost of the Project 30 Lakhs

Water demand 0.9 (Domestic) + 3 (Dust Suppression) = 3.9 KLD

Sources of water The water will be supplied from tanker nearby Kang’sNivana & Resorts

Man power 20 worker

Waste GenerationMaximum 1,95,664 TPA Sand mixed silt & 48,916 claywaste mixture will be generated

Nearest railway stationUna Railway Station: about. 13.30 km in the NE direction(Arial Distance).

Nearest statehighway/nationalhighway

Lalri- Polian Rd (About 500 Meters in North Direction)Arial Distance &MDR-39 (About 1.96 Km in South Direction) Arial Distance

Nearest airport Ludhiana Airport: approx. 62.05 km in SW Direction(Arial Distance).

Seismic zone Seismic zone V

Mining Methodology: Mining lease area is located as a terrace deposit and suitable

material for stone crusher is available in entire mine lease area. Keeping in view the

suitability of material and working. Within the lease area, open cast method of mining by

bench formation 4x4 meters from top to bottom shall be followed. This method is adopted

on the basis of the concept of changing hill slope within the proposed limits of mining that

the Ultimate pit limit and restoring the area by making benches and terracing the hill

slopes there by affecting least disturbance of the area due to mining. Mining processes area

shall mostly be semi-mechanized.


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Following conditions have been taken in to consideration for mining

No mining in the area up to 7.5 meters from the boundary.

320 working days have been taken for the purpose of calculation.

Angle of repose has been kept as 45°.

Transportation of minerals shall be done by a mine road as shown in the plates.

Insitu parapet walls shall always be maintained towards valley side of working benches,

so that no stone rolls down.

Mechanical mining shall be done by using JCB machine

The benches of 4 x 4 meter height are planned,

The mining is confined to extraction of Stone, from the proposed mine site.

*source Approved mine plan

2.3 Need for the project and its importance to the Country or Region:

The mining activities as proposed are the backbone of all construction and infrastructure

projects as the raw material for construction is made available only from such mining.

Stone extracted are in high demand at the local market for real estate and infrastructure

industry. Project will also provide employment to local people that will help to improve

socio-economic status of the area.

2.4 Demand -Supply Gap:

The demand for Stone is ever growing with the growth of the infrastructure sector in our

country. The mineral is used mainly in the construction activities like buildings, bridges etc.

The requirement for the mineral is always high in the nearby cities and towns. Therefore,

there is always a good demand of the mineral in the domestic market.

2.5 Imports vs. Indigenous Production

The demand of Stone is high in the domestic market and it is available in abundant quantity

in area. There will be no imports for the proposed project as all production of mine is

earmarked for the indigenous demand/ local market.

2.6 Export Possibility

The present project does not seek the export possibility.


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2.7 Domestic/ Export Markets

The production of stone is for captive stone crusher. The demand for stone grit

Produced from Stone crusher is limited to local domestic market and it has no potential

for export. The extracted sand will directly sale to the local market.

2.8 Employment Generation (Direct and Indirect) due to the project:

This project operation will provide the direct employment to about 20 workers from

poorest section of the nearby villages, they engaged in extraction/quarrying of Stone

loading or unloading of material into trucks. It will also provide employment to the people

residing in vicinity and indirectly by the development of supporting infrastructure.

3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

3.1 Type of Project Including Interlinked and Interdependent Projects, If Any.

The proposed mining lease situated at Mauza Kungrat Mohal Chetrian, Tehsil Haroli,

District Una, Himachal Pradesh. Mining Project is of 13-57-15 Hectares area. This is an

interlinked project with M/s Lakhwinder Singh Stone Crusher & Screening Plant Unit – II

Location:

The proposed mining lease area is located in Mauza Kungrat Mohal Chetrian, Tehsil Haroli,

District Una, Himachal Pradesh, the Surface plan and working plan 1st year to 5th year

has been attached Annexure IV

The location details are mentioned below:-

Toposheet No. 53A/3(H43E3)

Latitude : 31021’ 52.32” N

Longitude : 760 13’54.81” E

The vicinity map is given below:

Figure 1: Vicinity Map of the Project Site


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*Source: Maps of India

3.2 Details of Alternate Sites

The lease has been granted for this particular site. Hence no other alternative site is

proposed.

3.3 Size or magnitude of operation

The proposed mining lease area over an area of 13-57-15 Hectares. It has been proposed

to collect 7,33,739 TPA (maximum) of Stone and total production of usable material in five

years is 36,66,939 tonnes.


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3.4 Project description with process details (a schematic diagram/flow chart

showing the project layout, components of the project etc. should be given).

3.4.1 Method of Mining

Mentioned as above 2.2

The Mineral production target for the Next five years is given below:

Table 2: Showing Year wise Production of Stone

Year 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

Stone 7,33,300 733300 733300 733300 733739

Silty Sand 1,95,547 1.95.547 1.95.547 1.95.547 1.95.664

Top Soil 48,887 48,887 48.887 48.887 48.916

*Source: Approved Mine Plan

3.5 Working Depth (below ground level)

Depth of mining is 4m below ground level within the lease area, open cast method of

mining by bench formation 4 x 4 Meters from top to bottom shall be followed.

3.5.1 Geomorphology & Soil Types

Una district nestles between Siwalik ranges and forms part of the lesser Himalaya. It has a

diverse landscape made of the hills, valleys with piedmont zone, terraces. The elevations of

the land surface in the district vary from 340 m in south-eastern part to 1041 m above sea

level (ASL) in eastern part of the district. There are three hill ranges i.e. Chamukha Dhar

with maximum elevation of 1041m amsl which borders with district Hamirpur, Dhionsar

Dhar with maximum elevation of 950m amsl and Ramgarh Dhar with maximum elevation

of 997m amsl. In the southwest border with Punjab, Siwalik hill ranges form hilly upland or

plateau area

with elevation up to 666 m above mean sea level. The vast area between the northwesterly

& southeasterly hill ranges, on both sides of river Soan is the UNA valley. The undulating to

plain fertile Una valley has an area of about 455 sq km and it extends from Daulatpur in the

north west to Santokhgarh in the south east. Soan or Swan River, a tributary of river Satluj,

drains the major part (80%) of the Una district. Soan is an intermittent river and maintains


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base flow in the lower reaches. Soan river has about 80% catchments area in Una district

and divides the district into two parts. Soan river flows in a southeastern direction and has

a wide channel and exhibits braided nature. It originates near Daulatpur in the

northeastern part and leaves the district near Santokhgarh and subsequently joins river

Satluj. Number of local streams (about 73 khads) joins the river within the district. During

monsoon Soan river gets flooded due to shallow bank heights & large area on both

sides get affected. HP has initiated riverbank protection cum flood controls measures and

the work is in progress. In the Bangana area, another stream (Khad), flowing parallel to

Soan river,

is Lunkhar khad, which debouches in the Govind Sagar lake. Also, in the extreme north-

western part of the district small area forms the catchments of a tributary of Beas river

basin.Two types of soils are observed in the district viz., alluvial soil and noncalcic brown

soil. Most of the area in district is covered with alluvial soil and only about 25% of the area

i.e. hilly area in the district is covered with

Non-calcic brown soil. Soils are rich in nutrients and thus are fertile

*Source: http://cgwb.gov.in/District_Profile/HP/Una.pdf

3.5.2 Local Geology

The study of the area which is covered with top soil but exposed at certain points along

slope, shows that it constitutes the deposit comprising of quartzite boulders, pebbles,

grovels, silt mixed sand. The river deposits comprises of sand and gravel deposits of newer

alluvium. The insitu bed rock is not exposed in the area. The area with gentle slope angle is

occupied with residual soil which is formed due to weathering of upper mantle of rocks.

The thickness of this soil is shallow and it varies from few centimeters to 50cms

particularly in the low lying area and towards South- Western side. The soil is sandy in

nature and only growth of grass is sustainable. For calculation of quantity of top soil 1

feet depth has been considered.

Table 3: Local Geology of the area

Group Lithology Age Appear

Thickness

Newer Alluvium Sand,silt,gravel,Pebbles Quaternary Variable


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Shiwalik

Group

B Predominantly massive

conglomerate with red and

orange clay as matrix and minor

sandstone and earthy buff and

brown calystone

Neogene 2300 meter

A sandstone, clay and conglomerate

alternation

1400 to

2000 meter

B Massive Sandstone with minor

conglomerate and local

variegated claystone

A Predominantly medium to coarse

grained sandstone and red clay

alteration, soft pebbly with

subordinate claystone locally

thick prism of conglomerate

1600 meter

B Alternation of the fine to medium

grained sporadically pebbly

sandstone, calcareous cement and

prominent cholcolate and

medium maroon claystone in the

middle part.

A Red and massive claystone with

thin intercalations’ of medium to

fine grained sandstone

* Source: Approved Mine Plan


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3.6 Raw Material Required Along With Estimated Quantity, Likely source,

marketing area of final product/s, mode of transport of raw material, and

Finished Product

No raw material will be required in the proposed project. The operation

involves the extraction of Stone in its existing form and loaded into tractor

trolleys to the stone crusher to make grit comprising of different sizes.

Minor mineral namely Stone is used as raw material for construction and

infrastructure projects like building, bridges, dams etc.

The transportation of Stone will be carried out by tractor trolleys to the stone

crusher from the mine site and then finished product will be transported to the

market. The practice is quite sound in the area and ensure continuous lifting of

the material.

3.7 Resource Optimization/ Recycling and Reuse envisaged in the project, if any,

Not envisaged.

3.8 Availability of Water Its Source, Energy/ Power Requirement and Source

3.8.1 Water Requirement

Total amount of water required for the project is 3.9 KLD; this water will be supplied from

tanker nearby Kang’s Nivana & Resorts

Water is required for drinking, domestic purposes and for dust suppression.

3.8.2 POWER REQUIREMENT

All the activities will be carried out mostly manually using crow bar & use of hammer. The

operation will be done only from sun rise to sun set (9.am to 6 pm) hence there is no power

requirement for the project at site

Total Water requirement

3.9 KLD

For Domestic Purpose0.9 KLD For Dust Suppression Purpose

3.0 KLD


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3.9 QUANTITY OF WASTES TO BE GENERATED (LIQUID AND SOLID) AND SCHEME

FOR THEIR MANAGEMENT/ DISPOSAL

Quantity of Waste to be generated (Liquid & Solid) and it’s Management:

No liquid effluent will be generated during this process. 1,95,664 tonnes Sand mixed silt

and 48,916 tonnes of top soil will be generated during 5 years. The remaining materials

which is not marketed able shall be dumped or spread over the benches for plantation or

for development agriculture field The following quantity of waste shall be generated during

five years of mining:-

Table 4: Details of Waste Generation during five years in Tonnes

Year Sand mixed

silt

Top soil Total Waste

1st Year 1,95,547 48,887 2,44,433

2nd Year 1,95,547 48,887 2,44,433

3rd Year 1,95,547 48,887 2,44,433

4th Year 1,95,547 48,887 2,44,433

5th Year 1,95,664 48,916 2,44,580

Total 9,77,850 2,44,463 12,22,313

* Source: Approved Mine Plan

4 SITE ANALYSIS

4.1 Connectivity

4.1.1 Nearest Railway Station

Una Railway Station: about. 13.30 km in the NE direction (Arial Distance).

4.1.2 Nearest Airport

Ludhiana Airport: approx. 62.05 km in SW Direction (Arial Distance).

4.1.3 Nearest Highway

Lalri- Polian Rd (About 500 Meters in North Direction) Arial Distance &

MDR-39 (About 1.96 Km in South Direction) Arial Distance


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4.2 LANDFORM, LANDUSE AND LAND OWNERSHIP

The lease area is situated in uphill side of Sanhal Khad which is a tributary of Swan river.

The area is being part of terrace of Alluvium deposit. Mauza Kungrat Mohal Chetrian, Tehsil

Haroli, District Una, Himachal Pradesh

Table 5: SHOWING DETAIL OF THE AREA:

S.No. Khasra No. Type of land Kisam Mauza/

Mohal

Area Panchayat

1. 3115,3118,3119,

3120,3123,3125,

3126,31283129,

3131,3132,3137,

3138,3127,3131

/1

Private land Khadaitar Chhetrian

Kungrat

13-57-

16

Chhetrian

Total 13-57-15 Hectares

*Source: Approved Mine Plan

The mining lease has been granted in favour of Sh. Lakhwinder Singh Prop. M/s

Lakhwinder Singh Stone Crusher & Screening Plant Unit – II, falling in Mauza Kungrat

Mohal Chetrian, Tehsil Haroli, District Una, Himachal Pradesh for period of 15 years.

4.3 Topography

Situated in the east of outer Shivalik, Una is in the south-western part of Himachal Pradesh.

Bounded by Kangra, Hamirpur and Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh in the North, East

and South respectively and by Hoshiarpur district of Punjab in the West, Una lies within

North latitude 31017’52" and 31052’0" and East longitude 75058’2" and 76028’25".

Una district covers an area of 1549 sq.kms. in Himalayan foothill zone bounded by plains of

Punjab in the west and Solah Singhi Dhar in the east. In the western part also there is a hill

range whose maximum height is about 600 mtrs. The ranges tread in a general North West-

South East direction and the area between these is a longitudinal valley of the Swan river.

The altitudes vary from more than 350 mtrs. to over 1200 mtrs. on the Solah Singhi Dhar.

The highest point Bharwain in the first range of hills is 2018 feet. The elevation of the town


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of Una in the Jaswan Dun, is 1404 feet above the sea level, and may be taken as the mean

level of the valley. The breadth of Jaswan Dun Valley ranges from 7 Kms. to 14 Kms. The

fort of Solah Singhi which stands on one of the highest points of the west range (3821 feet),

is 3896 feet high. While Una district is bounded by the river Beas on the north and the river

Satluj in the east, the Swan river which is basically seasonal, flows right across the Jaswan

Valley towards south until it submerges in the Sutlej river near Anandpur. The Swan river,

indeed, is the life belt of the Jaswan Dun Valley which on its course receives innumerable

tributaries both from left and right thereby abounds quicksand and is risky to cross when

in spate abound.

Una district's area can be divided into two catchment areas, one of Swan River and the

other of Lunkhar Khud. Out of the total 1540 sq.kms. a large chunk of 1290 sq.kms. Falls in

the catchment area of Swan River while the remaining 250 sq.kms. Falls in the lap of

Lunkhar Khud which ultimately submerges into Govind Sagar reservoir of BHAKRA DAM

*Source: http://hpuna.nic.in/

4.4 Existing land use pattern

The objective of this operation is only to collect the mined material & ultimately

developing foe afforestation & public utilities purposes. The extracted material will

ultimately be sold & used for infrastructure development.

4.5 Soil Classification

The soil of District is sandy and loam in texture with scattered loamy patches

Table 6: Soil Classification

S. No Soil type Characteristics Area in000, ha

1 Loamy sand to sandy loam More or less leveled 7.07

2 Sandy loam to loam More or less leveled 16.60

3. Loam to clay loam with

loose strata

Undulated 5.16

4 Loam to clay loam Hill terrain, moderate to steep

slopes

8.11


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*Source: Krishi Vigyan Kendra Una

4.6 Climatic & Rainfall

Climate of the district is tropical to temperate in nature as the terrain varies

from plains to high hills. Temperature varies from minimum of 4°C in winter to the

maximum of 46°C in summer. The area receives rainfall during monsoon period extending

from June to September and also no monsoon period (winter). The annual average rainfall

in the area is about 1040 mm with about 55 average rainy days. The winter season starts

from the November and continues till the middle of March. Thereafter the mercury

continues rising till the set of Monsoon which starts from the last week of June and

continues till the middle of September. The temperature in the District ranges from 8

degree centigrade to 42.5 degree centigrade. The average rain in the district is

approximately 205 centimeter and 75% of rainfall occurs between June and September

*Source: http://cgwb.gov.in/District_Profile/HP/Una.pdf

4.7 Social Infrastructure available

The infrastructure amenities available in the area denote the economic wellbeing of the

region. The mining lease area is connected by road to Lalri – Polian Road about 500

meters in North direction & MDR 39 adjacent to the lease both side about 1.96 Km in South

Direction Arial Distance. Educational facilities are available up to senior secondary School,

civil Hospital; Banking facilities are available near the Lalri Village at a distance of about

2.64 km in NW direction.

5 PLANNING BRIEF

5.1 Planning Concept (type of industries, facilities, transportation etc.) Town and

Country Planning/Development authority Classification

Mining will be carried out as per the approved mine plan and it has been proposed to

extract stone 7,33,739 TPA (maximum).

Approved Mine Plan attached as Annexure III along with working plan 1st year to 5th

year

5.2 Population projection

The project will employ mostly workers from nearby villages. There will not be any

increase in population due to the project.


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5.3 Land use planning

The lease area is situated uphill side of Sanhal Khad which is a tributary of Swan River. The

area is being part of terrace of Alluvium deposit and there will be no change in Landuse

after operation. Top soil will be spread over mined out area so that it can be developed for

plantation.

5.4 Assessment of Infrastructure Demand (Physical & Social)

On the basis of the preliminary site visit, the infrastructure demand in the villages was

assessed on the basis of need and priority as per the recommendation of local Panchayat.

5.5 Amenities/Facilities

Temporary rest shelters, portable toilets, drinking water and first-aid will be made

available to the mine workers.

6 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE

6.1 Industrial Area (Processing Area)

No infrastructure is proposed.

6.2 Residential Area (Non Processing Area)

As the local person will be given employment, no residential area/ housing is proposed.

6.3 Plantation

After completion of extraction benches and subsequent top soil stacked at the-

defined location will be taken out and will be spread over the exhausted benches this top

soil will be used to grow plantation of bushes and local trees .The afforestation programme

is the most important programme to improve the environment and ecological balance of

the area. Grasses and bushes which have fibrous are at the first instance grown, which give

the binding property to the soil. Plantation will be fast growing species or endemic species

are growing like Drek (Melia azedarach), Popular (Populus spp), Safeda (Eucalyptus spp),

Siris (Albizia Lebbeck) etc.

Table 7: Showing Area proposed for plantation per annum

S.No Year Area Quantity

1. 1stYear 1000 Sq mts 100 Plants


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*Source Approved mine plan

6.4 Connectivity (traffic and transportation road/rail/metro/water ways etc.)

The lease area is well connected to Lalri – Polian Road about 500 meters in North

direction & MDR 39 adjacent to the lease both side about 1.96 Km in South Direction and

the minerals will be transported to the crusher unit through a metalled road towards

unmetalled road at a distance of about 500 Meters in North Direction) Arial Distance.

Evacuation Route map attached as Map 2.

During mine operation traffic intensity

Total capacity of mine : 7,33,739

No. of working days : 320 Days

Per day capacity of mine : 2293 tonnes/day

Truck capacity : 20 tonnes

No. of trip deployed : 114 trips

Working hours per days : 8 hours

No. of trucks deployed/hr : 14 trucks

6.5 Drinking water management

About 3.0 KLD will be required dust suppression purpose and about 0.9 KLD for domestic

therefore total water requirement is about 3.9 KLD. The water will be supplied through

tanker supply from Kang’s Nivana & Resorts.

6.6 Sewerage system

No sewerage system is provided as no effluent will be produced at the mine site.

6.7 Industrial waste management

Not applicable.

2. 2nd Year 1200 Sq mts 120 Plants

3. 3rd year 1200 Sq mts 120Plants

4. 4rt Year 1400 Sq mts 140 Plants

5. 5th Year 1400 Sq mts 140 Plants

Total 6200 Sq Mts 620 Plants


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6.8 Solid waste management

Maximum 1,95,664 TPA Sand Mixed silt & 48,916 TPA (maximum) Top soil will be

generated as waste, which will be used for plantation purposes.

6.9 Power requirement & supply/source

The operation will be done manually only from sun rise to sun set (9 am-5 pm) hence there

is no power requirement for the project at site

7 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R&R) PLANNot Applicable.

8 PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATESThe project will commence once Environmental Clearance and other necessary certificates

are obtained from the respective departments. The Total cost of project would be around

Rs. 30 lakh

9 ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL (FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS)Increase of population directly proportional to increase in need of shelter i.e. houses, high-

rise flats etc. not only building but number of malls, hotels, roads, bridges also increase

rapidly to meet up our requirements. The stone, sand and bajri are basic material for

building, in one word these are the backbone of all infrastructure and construction

projects. Stone extracted only by hill slope mining. The stone is in high demand in market

due to booming real estate industry. This project operation will provide livelihood to the

poorest section of the society. It provides employment to the people residing in vicinity

directly or indirectly. The Stone extracted is in high demand in the local market.

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ENVIRONMENTAL

MANAGEMENT

PLAN

Table of Contents

1 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................1

1.1 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP)........................................................................1

1.1.1 AIR ENVIRONMENT.......................................................................................................................1

1.1.2 WATER ENVIRONMENT ..............................................................................................................2

1.2 NOISE ENVIRONMENT..........................................................................................................................5

1.2.1 Solid Waste Management ............................................................................................................6

1.3 General.........................................................................................................................................................6

1.4 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION.............................................7

1.4.1 PROPOSED SET UP.........................................................................................................................7

1.5 BUDGET ALLOCATION FOR EMP IMPLEMENTATION .............................................................8

1.6 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) PLAN AND BUDGET....................................9

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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

1 INTRODUCTION

The mine development in the study area needs to be utilization of nonrenewable resource of

the area and within the limit of permissible assimilative capacity. The assimilative capacity of

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

environment without affecting the designated use and governed by dilution dispersion and

removal due to the physico-chemical and biological process. The EMP list out all these

measures for the mining activities. Many of the areas in environmental management

planning are of multidisciplinary dimension. Therefore, the measures envisaged in the report

are to be regarded from various experts of relevant fields. The EMP is prepared keeping in

view all possible strategies oriented towards impact minimization.

1.1 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP)

Proper environmental management plan is proposed for Terrace deposit mining for

extraction of Stone proposed by Sh Lakhwinder Singh Prop. (M/s Lakhwinder Singh Stone

Crusher & Screening Plant Unit – II) project to mitigate the impact during the mining

operations.

1.1.1 AIR ENVIRONMENT

Impacts on Air Environment:

Emission of fugitive dust is envisaged due to:

Mining Activities includes extraction and lifting of minerals. The whole process will be

done manually. Therefore the dust generated is likely to be insignificant as compared

to mining processes involving drilling, blasting, mechanized loading etc.

Transportation of minerals will be done by road using trucks. Fugitive dust emission

is expected from the transportation of trucks on the un-metalled haul roads.

Mitigation Measures

The magnitude of mining is not very large and restricted to the limited area so there is hardly

any impact other than dust emission to small extent which can be spread by sprinkling water

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on the working face and the dust shall be suppressed. Major sources of pollutants are

vehicular movement as well as various materials loading points.

As per the fugitive emission is concern the following measures is recommended:

Use of water sprinkling system for the mine road for dust suppression.

Overloading will be prevented. The trucks/ tractor trolley will be covered by tarpaulin

covers.

Dust mask will be provided to the workers engaged at dust generation points like

excavations, loading and unloading points.

Green belt development in the mining area.

Proper maintenance of haulage roads which are being used for transportation of

material.

In addition to the above following additional measures are also being adopted. :

1. Utmost care will be taken to prevent spillage of dust and stone from the trucks. During

transport the materials will be covered with tarpaulin sheet.

2. Plantation shall be carried out at the periphery of mining lease.

3. Utmost care and regular sprinkling shall be made to prevent fugitive dust emission

during transportation of material.

One day monitoring of the air environment in lease area:-

S.No. Parameters Result Standard Limits

(NAAQS)

1. Particulate Matter PM(2.5) µg/m3 46 60

2. Particulate Matter PM(10) µg/m3 81 100

3. Nitrogen Oxides as NO2 µg/m3 12 80

4. Sulphur Oxides as SO2 µg/m3 5 80

All the parameters are well within the standard limits (NAAQS) prescribed by CPCB.

1.1.2 WATER ENVIRONMENT

Impacts on Water Environment

Mining operation shall be undertaken as per approved mining plan; hence, there shall not be

noticeable effect on surrounding ground water resources due to mining.

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Mitigation Measures

There is no water source such as spring canal or stream near the lease are and being dry

region, the water table is about 200 meters below the surface as such there will be no

adverse effect either on surface or ground water. The lease area do not have any soluble

material which my effect surface or Ground water.

The major source of surface water pollution due to hill slope mining is less significant,

however the following measures shall be undertaken to prevent water pollution.

No overburden or loose sediments will be kept in the working benches particularly

during monsoon season.

Protective works like retaining walls and parapet walls will be constructed as

proposed.

Utmost care will be taken to minimize fall down of stone & loose sediments.

There would not be any adverse effect on the ground water quality. The proposed

mining shall be much above the water table. However, regular monitoring of quality in

the existing hand pumps/tube wells in the vicinity would be carried out.

The mined out benches will be turned into terraces and plantation of local species will

be grown on the benches.

One day monitoring of the water (surface water and ground water) in lease

area:-

Surface water monitoring result

S. No. Parameters Result Tolerance limitAs per CPCB

(Class-B)1 pH Value 8.33 6.5-8.5

2 Electrical Conductivity (mS) 0.431 --

3 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) ND 3.0

4 Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L) 6.6 --

5 Chemical Oxygen Demand (mg/L) 6.6 --

6 Biological Oxygen Demand(mg/L) <2.0 500

7 Coliform <1.8 --

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Ground water monitoring result

S.N Parameters Result Standard limits

Desirablelimits

permissible limits(in absence of

better alternatesource)

1 pH Value 7.44 6.5-8.5 No Relaxation

2 Chloride as Cl-1 (mg/L) 9 250 1000

3 Total hardness as CaCO3(mg/L) 311 200 600

4 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/L) 265 500 2000

5 Alkalinity (mg/L) 260 200 600

6 Sulphate as SO42-(mg/L) 5 200 400

7 Iron (mg/L) ND 0.3 No Relaxation

8 Color (Hazen) 1 2 15

9 Odour (Agreeable) Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable

10 Temperature 0C 15 - -

11 Turbidity NTU 0.15 1 5

12 Calcium as Ca (mg/L) 68 75 200

13 Magnesium as Mg (mg/L) 34 30 100

14 Nitrate (mg/L) 1.45 45 No Relaxation

15 Fluoride (mg/L) ND 1 1.5

16 Coliform (MPN/100 ml) <1.8 Shall not bedetectablein any 100ml sample

….

17 E-Coli Absent Shall not bedetectablein any 100ml sample

….

All the parameters are well within the standard limits prescribed by CPCB guidelines

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1.2 NOISE ENVIRONMENT

Impacts on Noise environment

The proposed mining activity is manual in nature. Hence the only impact is anticipated is due

to movement of vehicles deployed for transportation of minerals.

The area is away from the habitation and the noise shall be caused only by use of mechanical

device such as JCB etc. which shall be below the permissible limit permissible limit

prescribed. There is no blasting involve. The noise level will not exceed the required level.

Mitigation Measures

Noise exposure level will be maintained within 90 dB (A) in the work zone (for 8 hours

exposure). The main sources of noise in mining activity are material handling machinery,

loading equipment, etc. and noise level are expected to increase at work zone with

commencement of mining and other allied activities. The mining will be done manually.

Although the following precautionary measures should be taken to control noise pollution:

1. Minimum use of horns and speed limit of 10 kms in the village area.

2. Regular maintenance shall be carried out trucks/tractor trolleys.

3. Only PUC certified trucks and will trained drivers will appointed.

3. Thick green belt around the mining pit.

4. Care will be taken that noise produced during vehicles movement for carrying stone is

within the permissible noise level.

One day monitoring of the noise environment in lease area:-

Sr. No. Location Avg Day noise

level

Avg night noise

level

Noise standard by

CPCB(Industrial Area)

1.

Near Mine

site

Response Leq in

dB (A)

Response Leq in dB

(A)

Limits in

dB(A)Leq

in Daytime

Limits in

dB(A)Leq

in night

time

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1.2.1 Solid Waste Management

Impacts of Solid Waste

During hill slope mining as such no solid & hazardous waste will be generated. Nominal

amount of domestic waste will be generated at the mine site by the workers which will be

disposed-off by municipal way. Top soil and mine waste will be generated during the mining

of stone which will be further use for back-filling purpose, plantation and construction of

check dams.

Mitigation Measures

There is very little waste generation from the mining activity Maximum 1,95,664 TPA Sand

mixed silt & 48,916 TPA Top soil will be generated in five years of mining activity which shall

be dumped for backfilling or spread over the benches for plantation or construction of check

dams

1.3 General

Strict observance of the provisions of Acts, Rules and Regulations in respect of safety

both by management and the workers.

Proper planning and designing of work in order to reduce the risk of hazards.

Specific instructions and supervisions of work area.

Training of work persons and the officials.

In respect of contract work, safety code for contractors and workers will be

implemented.

Workers will be allowed to work under strict supervision of statutory person/officials

only after they will impart training. All personal protective equipment will be supplied

to them.

Regular health checkup for the employees.

50.3 42.9 75 70

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1.4 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION

The following specific areas for approved mining plan:

I. Collection of air and water samples at strategic locations with frequency suggested

and by analyzing thereof. If the parameters exceed the permissible tolerance

limits, corrective regulation measure will be taken.

II. Collection of soil samples at strategic locations twice every year and analysis

thereof with regard to deleterious constituents, if any.

III. Regular visual examination will be carried out to look for degradation of land. Any

abnormal condition, if observed will be taken care of.

IV. Measurement of noise levels at mine site, stationary and mobile sources, and

adjacent villages will be done twice a year for the first two years and thereafter

once a year.

V. Plantation/afforestation will be done as per program i.e. along the road sides, and

near civic amenities, which will be allotted by Government. Post plantation; the

area will be regularly monitored in every two years for evaluation of success rate.

For selection of plant species local people should also be involved.

VI. Mine management will be in regular touch with local surrounding villages to

update the various developmental schemes made for or by them. It will also

consider any immediate requirement, which could be taken care of in near future.

VII. An Environmental Management Cell (EMC) is envisaged which will be responsible

for monitoring EMP and its implementation. EMC members shall meet periodically

to assess the progress and analyze the data collected during the month.

1.4.1 PROPOSED SET UP

Keeping the utility the implementation of the environmental management program in view,

an organizational structure is proposed which will be responsible for:

a. Collecting water and air samples from surrounding area and work zone

monitoring for pollutants.

b. Analyzing the water and air samples.

c. Implementing the control and protective measures.

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d. Co-coordinating the environment related activities within the project as well as

with outside agencies.

e. Monitoring the progress of implementation of environmental management

program.

1.5 BUDGET ALLOCATION FOR EMP IMPLEMENTATION

Annual budget for EMP is very essential for successful implementation of EMP. As there are

no pollution control systems, no capital cost of Pollution Control systems are envisaged.

Costs will be annual operating costs as given below. The fund allocated will not be diverted

for any other purposes and the top management will be responsible for this. The budget will

take into consideration the following expenses:

a. Field cost for monitoring of parameters.

b. Cost of any defined outsourcing

c. Cost of chemicals, consumables and transport for data generation

d. Man power cost for environmental cell

e. Any other cost as per EC condition.

Table 1: Cost of EMP

S.No Title CapitalCost in

lacs

RecurringCost in

lacs

1. Monitoring of Air, Water, Soil, etc twice a year. - 2.0

2. Air Pollution Control- Management of Haulage Roadsincluding Sprinkling. Tractor trolley with sprinkler 3.0 1.0

3. Green Belt Development 0.5 0.24*

4 Embankment Structures (Toe Walls, garland drain,check dams etc)

1.5 0.3*

5 Occupational Health Measures Provision of PPE,First Aid and other miscellaneous expenditure.

0.2 0.1

Total 5.2 3.64

* COST AS PER MINING PLAN

Occupational Health & Safety

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Occupational safety and health (OSH) also commonly referred to as occupational

health and safety (OHS) or workplace health and safety (WHS) is an area concerned with

the safety, health and welfare of people engaged in work or employment.

1.6 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) PLAN AND BUDGET

M/s Lakhwinder Singh (Stone crusher & Screening Plant Unit - II) has already build the

toilets/drainage in the Govt. Sr. Sec. School, Chhetran, Tehsil Haroli & District Una, Himachal

Pradesh. Letter from the School Principal stating the same has been attached as Annexure

VIII.

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