RAPID ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT ...environmentclearance.nic.in/.../EIA/280120150QAZKW4HRaj.pdfTimes” & 20.10.2014 in “Danik Bhaskar”. We are committed to follow the proposed

RAPIDENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

REPORT&

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

FOR

PROPOSED RIVER SAND MINING PROJECT

AT

REVENUE VILLAGES OF TEHSIL & DISTRICT: RAJSAMAND, RAJASTHAN

MINING LEASE AREA :489.3965 Ha. (NON FOREST)

PRODUCTION CAPACITY: 2.81 LTPA

Committed to Sustainable Development

1/3 A,Yudhister Marg, C-Scheme, Jaipur Telefax: 0141- 2223290, M: +919829118043

Enviro Concept (I) Pvt. Ltd.(Environmental Engineer & Consultants)

177, Vardhaman Nagar, Hindaun City, Distt: Karauli (Rajasthan)

Consultant:

STUDY PERIOD – POST- MONSOON (OCT-DEC 2013)

Proponent: Mr. NARROTHAM SINGH

FINAL EIA/EMP REPORT FOR RIVER SAND MINING TEHSIL & DISTRICT RAJASAMAND (RAJ) 2014-15

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PREFACE

Mr. Narottam Singh Jadaun 177, Vardhman Nagar, Hindon City, Karoli (Raj.)propose to develop a River Sand mining in, Revenue Villages (Covering 14 Villages) ofTehsil & District: Rajasamand, Rajasthan having lease area of 489.3965 Ha with initiallyproposed capacity was 2.81 LTPA as per approved mining plan. The land form is mostlyriver bed and non-forest land. The River beds area is belong to Government land as perrevenue records. Letter of intent (LOI) for mining lease for 489.3965 Ha an area has beengranted in favor of Mr. Narottam Singh Jadaun vide letter No. i-10¼2½[kku@xqzi&2@2013dated 05.03.2013. TOR was granted vide letter No. No. J-11015/227/2013-IA.II (M) dated15.10.2013. The goal of the project is to provide sand for various construction as well asInfrastrurals projects.Baseline data collection i.e. Air Quality, Water Quality, Noise Quality, & Soil Quality werecollected during Post Monsoon Period 2013 by Noida Testing Laboratories, Greater Noida(NABL Accredited Laboratories). Secondary data has been collected from IndianMeteorological Department, Jaipur (IMD), Water Resource Department, Central GroundWater Board, Forest & Census Department etc. A final Environmental Impact Assessmentreport was prepared to comply with the terms of reference (TOR). As per the provisions ofEnvironmental Impact Assessment Notification dated 14-09-2006 issued by Ministry ofEnvironment and Forests, Govt. of India; Public Hearing was conducted at 3.00 PM on26.11.2014, in the premises of Panchayat Samiti Office, Tehsil & District: Rajasamand, underthe Chairmanship of ADM Shri Govind Singh Ranawat for, Proposed River Sand MiningProject located at Revenue villages of Tehsil & District: Rajasamand, Rajasthan.Advertisement for conducting public hearing was published on 19.10.2014 in “HindustanTimes” & 20.10.2014 in “Danik Bhaskar”.We are committed to follow the proposed EMP in this EIA Report as an Environment Policyof the Company.

We also hereby undertake that all the points raised in the TOR issued by MOEF are compliedwith I also undertake that the facts given in the Final EIA/EMP report are factually correct tothe best of our knowledge.

Env. Consultant Project Proponent


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ABBREVIATION

EIA ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

EMP ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

MOEF MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FOREST

TOR TERMS OF REFERENCE

EAC EXPERT APPRAISAL COMMITTEE

EC ENVIRONMENT CLERANCE

SEAC STATE EXPERT APPRAISAL COMMITTEE

SPCB STATE POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD

CPCB CENTRAL POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD

DMG DEPARTMENT OF MINING & GEOLOGY

NOC NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE

BGL BELOW GROUND LEVEL

GLC GROUND LEVEL CONCENTRATION

NH NATIONAL HIGHWAY

SH STATE HIGHWAY

dB DECIBEL

LEQ EQUIVALENT NOISE LEVEL

HA HECTARE

UNFC UNITED NATIONS FRAMEWORK CLASSIFICATION

LOI LETTER OF INTENT

KLD KILO LITRE PER DAY

LTPA LAC TONNE PER ANNUM

KM KILO METER

PRA PARTICIPATORY RURAL APPRAISAL

FGD FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSION

RL RIVER LEVEL

EPA THE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION ACT

DO DISSOLVED OXYGEN

COD CHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND

TKN TOTAL KJELDAHL NITROGEN

PM PARTICULATE MATTER

AAQ AMBIENT AIR QUALITY


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LTPA LAC TONNES PER ANNUM

R & R REHABILITATION & RESETTLEMENT

CSR CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

EMC ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CELL

GOR GOVERNMENT OF RAJASTHAN

NGO NON GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION

HMV HEAVY MOTOR VEHICLE

TABLE OF CONTENT

S. No. PARTICULARS PAGE NO.1 FORM-1 1-92 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY HINDI & ENGLISH 10-23

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 24-401.1 PREAMBLE 241.2 GENERAL INFORMATION ON MINES 24

1.2.1 RIVER SAND MINING & ITS USES 251.3 IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT & PROJECT PROPONENT 251.4 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT 25

1.4.1 SIZE OF THE PROJECT 251.4.2 LOCATION OF THE PROJECT 251.5 ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE PROCESS 261.6 TERMS OF REFERENCE(TOR) 281.7 POST ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE MONITORING 39

1.8GENERIC STRUCTURE OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTASSESSMENT DOCUMENT

39

CHAPTER 2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 41-512.1 GENERAL INTRODUCTION 412.2 GEOLOGY OF THE AREA 42

2.2.1 REGIONAL GEOLOGY 422.2.2 LOCATION GEOLOGY 432.2.3 RIVER SAND 43

2.2.4PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OFMINERAL

43

2.2.5 ORIGIN AND CONTROL OF MINERALIZATION 432.3 LOCATION DETAIL 43

2.3.1 INFRASTRUCTURE 462.3.1.1 NEAREST NATIONAL HIGHWAY 462.3.1.2 NEAREST RAILWAY STATION 462.3.1.3 NEAREST AIRPORT 46

2.4 IMPORTANCE TO THE COUNTRY AND REGION 462.5 EXPLORATION 46

2.5.1 SYNTHESIS OF EXPLORATION 462.5.2 ESTIMATION OF RESERVES 462.6 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL SPECIFICATION 472.7 USE OF MINERAL 472.8 METHOD OF MINING 47


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2.9 DETAIL OF MINING ACTIVITY TO BE PROVIDED 482.10 GENERAL FEATURES 49

2.10.1 MINE DRAINAGE 492.10.2 POWER REQUIREMENT 492.10.3 WATER REQUIREMENT 492.10.4 MINING MACHINERY 502.10.5 WORKSHOP 502.10.6 FIRST–AID FACILITY 502.11 MANPOWER REQUIREMENTS 502.7 PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE 51

CHAPTER 3 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES 523.1 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVE SITES 523.2 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGIES 52

3.2.1 OPEN CAST MINING METHOD 523.2.2 UNDERGROUND MINING METHOD 523.3 SELECTION OF MINING METHODOLOGY 52

CHAPTER 4 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT 53-954.1 INTRODUCTION 534.2 STUDY AREA 53

4.3INSTRUMENTS USED FOR ENVIRONMENTAL BASELINEDATA COLLECTION

54

4.4 LAND ENVIRONMENT 564.4.1 OBJECTIVE 564.4.2 METHODOLOGY 564.4.3 LAND USE/LAND COVER STUDY 564.4.4 TOPOGRAPHY 594.5 PHYSIOGRAPHIC & DRAINAGE PATTERN 60

4.5.1 SOIL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE AREA 644.5.2 BASELINE SOIL STATUS 644.6 SEISMICITY & FLOOD HAZARD ZONE OF AREA 664.7 WATER ENVIRONMENT 67

4.7.1 GROUND WATER 684.7.2 GROUND WATER QUALITY 684.7.3 METHODOLOGY 684.7.4 WATER SAMPLING LOCATIONS 684.7.5 PRESENTATION OF RESULTS 694.7.6 RESULTS 704.8 METEOROLOGY 70

4.8.1METEOROLOGICAL DATA RECORDED AT PROPOSEDPROJECT SITE

71

4.8.2 METEOROLOGICAL DATA 714.8.3 WIND PATTERN DURING THE STUDY PERIOD 714.9 AIR ENVIRONMENT 73

4.9.1 AIR QUALITY 734.9.2 AMBIENT AIR MONITORING 73

4.9.2.1 METHODOLOGY ADOPTED FOR AIR QUALITY SURVEY 744.9.2.2 FREQUENCY AND PARAMETERS FOR SAMPLING 744.9.2.3 INSTRUMENTS USED FOR SAMPLING 744.9.2.4 SAMPLING AND ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES 744.9.2.5 RESULTS 754.10 MINERALOGICAL COMPOSITION FOR PM10 75


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4.11 NOISE ENVIRONMENT 754.11.1 NOISE ANALYSIS WITHIN THE STUDY AREA 754.11.2 METHOD OF MONITORING 764.11.3 OBSERVATIONS OF RESULTS 764.12 BIOLOGICAL ASPECTS 764.13 CONSERVATION PLAN FOR SCHEDULE-I SPECIES 804.14 CONSERVATION PLAN FOR LANGUR 844.15 IMPACT OF MINING ON PLANKTON 894.16 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT 89

4.16.1 SOCIO-ECONOMIC SURVEY 894.16.1.1 METHODOLOGY 894.16.1.2 EMPLOYMENT GENERATION 904.16.1.3 RESULTS OF SOCIO ECONOMIC SURVEY 904.16.2 REVIEW OF DEMOGRAPHIC AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC

PROFILE -201190

4.16.3 OCCUPATIONAL STRUCTURE IN BUFFER ZONE 914.16.4 HEALTH STATUS 914.16.5 AWARENESS AND OPINION ABOUT THE PROJECT 914.16.6 DEMOGRAPHIC STRUCTURE 91

CHAPTER 5 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS& MITIGATION MEASURES

96-114

5.0 ENVIORNMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT 965.1 LAND ENVIRONMENT 96

5.1.1 ANTICIPATED IMPACTS ON LAND ENVIRONMENT 965.1.2 MITIGATION MEASURES 975.1.3 SAND BUDGET & REPLENISHMENT STUDY 975.1.4 DETAIL OF GRADIENT OF RIVER BED TO BE PROVIDED 1045.2 IMPACT ON AIR QUALITY & MITIGATION MEASURES 105

5.2.1 IMPACTS OF THE SAND EXCAVATION 1055.2.2 IMPACTS OF THE SAND LOADING IN TO TRUCKS 1055.2.3 SAND TRANSPORTATION 1055.2.4 MITIGATION MEASURES FOR AIR POLLUTION 1055.2.5 AIR QUALITY IMPACT PREDICTIONS (AQIP) 1065.2.6 AIR QUALITY MODELING 1075.2.7 RESULTS AND CONCLUSION 108

5.3DETAILS OF TRANSPORTATION OF MINED OUTMATERIALS

108

5.3.1 IMPACTS DUE TO TRANSPORTATION 109

5.4IMPACT OF NOISE/VIBRATIONS & MITIGATIONMEASURES

109

5.4.1 IMPACT OF NOISE ON WORKING ENVIRONMENT 1095.4.2 ANTICIPATED IMPACTS 1095.4.3 NOISE ABATEMENT AND CONTROL 110

5.5IMPACT ON WATER ENVIRONMENT & MITIGATIONMEASURES

110

5.5.1 IMPACT ON SURFACE WATER 1105.5.2 RAIN WATER HARVESTING 1105.6 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT 110

5.6.1 MEASURES FOR MINIMIZING IMPACT ON FLORA 110

5.6.2 IMPACT ON FAUNA 111


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5.6.3 MEASURES FOR MINIMIZING IMPACT ON FAUNA 111

5.6.4 IMPACT ON AQUATIC ECOLOGY 111

5.7 SOCIO - ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT 1115.7.1 ANTICIPATED IMPACTS 1115.7.2 MITIGATION MEASURES 112

5.7.3SOCIAL AND ECOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF RIVER SANDMINING

112

5.7.4 IMPACT ON HUMAN SETTLEMENT 1135.8 IMPACT ON CIVIC AMENITIES 1135.9 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY 113

5.9.1 EXPOSURE TO DUST 114

5.9.2PRE-PLACEMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION ANDPERIODICAL MEDICAL EXAMINATION SCHEDULES

114

5.10 MINE CLOSURE 1145.10.1 MINE CLOSURE CRITERIA 114

CHAPTER 6 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME 115-1196.1 SCOPE OF ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM 1156.2 METHODOLOGY OF MONITORING 1156.3 POST PROJECT MONITORING PLAN 116

6.3.1 AIR QUALITY MONITORING 1166.3.2 WATER QUALITY MONITORING 1166.3.3 NOISE LEVEL MONITORING 1176.3.4 GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT 1176.4 ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY 1176.5 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING CELL 1186.6 REPORTING SCHEDULES OF MONITORED DATA 119

CHAPTER 7 ADDITIONAL STUDIES 120-1267.1 PUBLIC CONSULTATION 1207.2 IMPACTS DUE TO TRANSPORTATION 123

7.2.1 RISK ASSESSMENT & DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN 1237.2.2 ACTIVITIES WITH POTENTIAL RISKS 1237.2.3 SAFETY OF MACHINE USE AT MINING SITE 123

7.2.4SAFETY MEASURES DURING WORKING AT SANDMINING SITE

124

7.2.5 SAFETY MEASURES DURING SAND TRANSPORTATION 124

7.2.6POSSIBLE RISKS DUE TO FAILURE OF WASTE DUMP &ITS CONTROL

124

7.2.7OTHER POSSIBLE MEASURES TO AVOID RISKS/DISASTER DUE TO RIVER BED MINING

124

7.3 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY (OHS) 1257.4 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES 125

CHAPTER 8 PROJECT BENEFITS 1278.0 INTRODUCTION 1278.1 BENEFITS OF RIVER SAND MINING 127

8.1.1 DEMOGRAPHY BENEFITS 1278.1.2 EDUCATION 1278.1.3 EMPLOYMENT 127

CHAPTER 9 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 128-1349.1 INTRODUCTION 1289.2 AIR ENVIRONMENT 128


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9.2.1 PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF DUST POLLUTION 1299.3 NOISE ENVIRONMENT 1299.4 WATER ENVIRONMENT 1309.5 LAND ENVIRONMENT 130

9.5.1 POST MINING LAND USE 1309.5.2 PLANTATION AND SOIL CONSERVATION 1309.6 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT 131

9.6.1MITIGATION OF IMPACTS ON BIOLOGICALENVIRONMENT

132

9.7 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES 1329.7.1 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH HAZARDS AT MINE SITE 132

9.7.2IMPLEMENTATION OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH ANDSAFETY MEASURES

132

9.8 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGREMME 1339.9 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 1339.10 COST PROVISION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MEASURES 133

9.11BUDGETARY PROVISION FOR EMP IMPLEMENTATION& MONITORING

133

9.12 CONCLUSION 134CHAPTER10 SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION 135

10.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION10.1.1 SALIENT FEATURES10.2 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT10.3 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVE SITES10.4 DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

10.5ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ANDMITIGATION MEASURES

10.5.1IMPACT DUE TO AIR POLLUTION AND ITSMANAGEMENT

10.5.2IMPACT DUE TO NOISE POLLUTION AND ITSMANAGEMENT

10.6 ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PROGRAMME10.7 PROJECT BENEFIT10.8 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP)

10.8.1 AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT10.8.2 WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT10.8.3 NOISE MANAGEMENT10.8.4 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT10.8.5 MANAGEMENT OF LAND USE PATTERN

10.8.6GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT & PLANTATIONPROGRAMME

10.8.7 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT10.9 CONCLUSION

CHAPTER 11 DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTSQUESTIONNAIRE


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LIST OF TABLESTABLE NO. DETAILS

1.1 COMPLIANCE TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR)1.2 SALIENT FEATURES OF THE PROJECT2.1 VILLAGES COVERING LEASE AREA2.2 BREAK-UP OF LEASE AREA2.3 GENERAL STEREOGRAPHIC SUCCESSION2.4 FIVE YEARS PROPOSED PRODUCTION DETAILS2.5 RIVER SAND GRADE AND ITS USES2.6 MINING DETAILS2.7 WATER DEMAND BREAK UP2.8 LIST OF MACHINERY2.9 EMPLOYMENT DETAILS4.1 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING OF THE STUDY AREA

4.2TEST METHODOLOGY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING ANDTESTING

4.3 LAND USE/LAND COVER CLASSIFICATION IN 10 KM BUFFER AREA4.5 SLOPE RATIO4.6 LOCATION OF MONITORING STATIONS4.7 SOIL ANALYSIS RESULTS4.8 LOCATION OF MONITORING STATIONS4.9 WATER ANALYSIS RESULTS OF STUDY AREA4.10 FOUR SEASONS DIVIDE BY IMD4.11 SITE SPECIFIC MICRO METROLOGICAL DATA4.12 FREQUENCY DISTRIBUTION (24 HR.)4.13 MONITORED PARAMETERS AND FREQUENCY OF SAMPLING4.14 METHODS FOR MONITORING4.15 LOCATION OF MONITORING STATIONS

4.16(a) SUMMARY OF AIR QUALITY MONITORING RESULTS4.16(b) SUMMARY OF AIR QUALITY MONITORING RESULTS

4.17 MINERALOGICAL COMPOSITION OF PM10 OF POST MONSOON 20134.18 LOCATION OF AMBIENT NOISE MONITORING STATIONS4.19 NOISE QUALITY MONITORING RESULTS4.20 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS IN RESPECT OF NOISE4.21 METHODS USED FOR SAMPLING OF FLORA AND FAUNA4.22 LIST OF TREE RECORDED IN THE CORE AREA4.23 LIST OF HERBS & SHRUBS4.24 LIST OF CLIMBERS4.25 LIST OF GRASSES4.26 LIST OF AVIFAUNA4.27 LIST OF MAMMALS4.28 LIST OF TREES IN BUFFER ZONE4.29 LIST OF HERBS & SHRUBS4.30 LIST OF CLIMBERS4.31 LIST OF GRASSES4.32 LIST OF AVIFAUNA4.33 LIST OF MAMMALS4.35 RESULT OF PLANKTON STUDY4.36 DEMOGRAPHIC DETAILS OF THE STUDY AREA (CORE AREA &


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BUFFER AREA)4.37 WORK FORCES4.38 OCCUPATIONAL STRUCTURE4.39 LITERACY IN STUDY AREA4.40 EDUCATION FACILITIES4.41 MEDICAL FACILITIES4.42 DRINKING WATER FACILITIES4.43 TRAFFIC MEASUREMENT RESULTS5.2 ANNUAL SEDIMENT YIELD IN THR INDIAN ARID ZONE5.3 TOTAL SEDIMENT YIELDS PER YEAR5.3 MINING ACTIVITIES AND ITS ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

5.3PREDICTED 24-HOURLY SHORT TERM INCREMENTALCONCENTRATIONS

5.4CUMULATIVE CONCENTRATION OF PM10 (BASELINE +INCREMENTAL)

5.5 IMPACTS ON NOISE DUE TO VARIOUS MINING ACTIVITIES5.5 CALCULATION PARAMETER5.9 ANTICIPATED IMPACT AND MITIGATION MEASURES6.1 POST PROJECT MONITORING PROGRAMME7.1 DETAILS OF CSR9.1 LAND USE PATTERN OF MINING LEASE AREA AT VARIOUS PHASES9.2 GREENBELT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME9.3 LIST OF PROPOSED FLORA FOR GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT

9.4ANNUAL CAPITAL COST FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONMEASURES

10.1 DETAILS OF ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING10.2 SALIENT FEATURES OF THE PROJECTS

LIST OF FIGURESFig. No. DETAILS

1.1PRIOR ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE PROCESS FOR CATEGORY-APROJECT

2.1 LOCATION MAP OF THE PROJECT

2.2GOOGLE IMAGERY OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT, SHOWING THE CORNERCOORDINATES

2.3 PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE ML AREA2.4 SURFACE GEOLOGICAL PLAN OF THE ML AREA2.5 PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAM FOR RIVER SAND MINING2.6 WATER BALANCE4.1 LAND USE/LAND COVER MAP

4.2FLOW CHART VISUAL INTERPRETATION FOR LAND USE/LAND COVERMAPPING

4.3 LAND USE CORE ZONE AND BUFFER ZONE AREA4.4 SLOP MAP OF RIVER SAND MINING STUDY AREA4.5 SEISMIC ZONE MAP OF RAJASTHAN4.6 SOIL MAP OF RIVER SAND MINING STUDY AREA


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4.7 ENVIROMENT MONITORING LOCATIONS MAP

4.8DEPTHS TO WATER LEVEL MAP OF BARMER DISTRICT (PRE & POST-MONSOON-2006)

4.9 DRAINAGE MAP OF RIVER SAND MINING STUDY4.10 HYDROLOGY MAP OF BARMER DISTRICT4.11 WIND ROSE DIAGRAM4.12 SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION OF CHINKARA

5.1VARIATIONS IN COMPUTED SEDIMENT YIELD AS RELATED TO DRAINAGEAREA

5.2 OBSERVED VERSUS COMPUTED SEDIMENT YIELD5.3 HYDROLOGICAL ZONES OF THE ARID REGION OF INDIA5.4 SEDIMENT YIELD AS A FUNCTION OF EFFECTIVE RAINFALL5.5 MEAN ANNUAL SEDIMENT YIELD AS A FUNCTION

5.6THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SEDIMENT YIELD AND RUNOFF FOR ASEQUENCE OF STORM EVENTS

5.7 ISOPLETHS SHOWING PREDICTED INCREMENTAL GLC’S OF PM10

6.1ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENTCELL

LIST OF ANNEXURES

ANNEXURE NO. PARTICULARS

1 COPY OF APPROVED TOR LETTER

2 COPY OF LETTER OF INTENT

3 LIST OF VILLAGES WITH KHASRA NOs.

4 SITE-SPECIFIC METEROLGICAL DATA

5 HIGH COURT ORDER REGARDING NABET

6 CERTIFICATE REGADING ARAVALLI HILL RANGE

7 FLORA & FAUNA AUTHENTICATED REPORT

8 AIR, WATER, SOIL, NOISE MONITORING REPORT

9 COPY OF APPROVED MINING PLAN LETTER

10 QUESTIONNAIRE FOR MINING SECTOR

11PROCEEDING OF PUBLIC HEARING WITHADVERTISEMENT AND ATTENDANCE SHEET

12 PHOTOGRAPHS OF PUBLIC HEARING


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13 TOPOGRAPHICAL MAP OF STUDY AREA

14 SURFACE CUM GELOGICAL PLAN

15 PROGRASSIVE MINE CLOSURE PLAN

16 CONCEPTUAL PLAN

17 ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

18 APPROVED MINING PLAN


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APPENDIX I(See paragraph – 6)

FORM 1(Revised as per notification of MoE&F Dated 01.12.2009)

(I) Basic Information:S. No. Item Details

1 Name of Project River Sand Mining in Revenue Villages of Tehsil& District: Rajsamand, Rajasthan

2 Sr. No in the Schedule As per the Gazette Notification dated 14th

September, 2006, the project is classified asCategory “-A-“ under item 1(a)

3 Proposed Capacity/Length tonnage to behandled / command area/ Lease area/number of wells to be drilled.

Lease area: 489.3965 Hect.Capacity: 281400 TPASay 2.81 lakh TPANo wells need to be drilled.

4 New/Expansion/Modernization New5 Existing Capacity /Area etc -6 Category of Project i,e ‘A’ or ‘B’ A7 Does it attract the general condition? If yes,

pleased specify.No

8 Does it attract the specific condition No9 Location Location of lease area:

Revenue Villages of Tehsil & District Rajsamand.Latitude: 2500’20.6”N to 2513’33.7”NLongitude: 7349’26.6”E to 7400’28.2”E

Khasra Nos. Khasra nos. details enclosed as Annexure No. 3Plot/Toposheet No. 45G/15, 45G/16, 45K/4, 45H/13Village Village nos. details enclosed as Annexure No. 3Tehsil RajsamandDistrict RajsamandState Rajasthan

10 Nearest railway station/ airport along withdistrict in kms.

Nearest Railway Station: Kankroli (1 km)Nearest Airport : Dabok, Udaipur (80 km)

11 Nearest Town, City, District Headquartersalong with distance in Kms.

Nearest Town: RajsamandDistrict Headquarter: Rajsamand

12 Village Panchayats, Zilla Parishad,Municipal corporation, Local body(Complete Postal Address with telephonenos. to be given)

Zila Parishad: Rajsamand

Municipal Corporation: Rajsamand

13 Name of the applicant Mr. Narottam Singh Jadaun14 Registered Address 177, Vardhaman Nagar, Hindaun City, Distt:

Karauli (Rajasthan)15 Address for correspondance : 177, Vardhaman Nagar, Hindaun City, Distt:

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Name Mr.Narottam Singh JadaunDesignation (Owner/Partner/CEO) OwnerAddress 177, Vardhaman Nagar, Hindaun City, Distt:

Karauli (Rajasthan)Pin Code 322230Email [email protected]

[email protected] 9414931948Fax --

16 Details of alternative Sites examined, if anyLocation these sites should be shown on atoposheet.

It is a site specific mineral based project. Hence noneed to examine alternative site. Letter of Intentenclosed as Annexure No. 2.

17 Interlinked Projects No18 Whether separate application of interlinked

projects has been submitted?Not Applicable

19 If yes, date of submission No20 If, no reason No21 Whether the proposal involves approval/

clearance under; if yes details of the sameand their status to be given.

Not ApplicableThe Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980The wild life (Protection ) Act, 1972The C.R.Z Notification, 1991

22 Whether there is any Governmentorder/Policy relevant? Relating to the site?

No

23 Forest land involved ( hectares) No forest land involved.24 Whether there is any litigation pending

against the project and/or land in which Theproject is propose to be set up?

No

(a) Name of the Court(b) Case No.(c) Order/ dirctions of the court, if any andits relevance with the proposed project.

* Capacity corresponding to sectoral activity (such as production capacity for manufacturing, mininglease area and production capacity for mineral production, area for mineral exploration, length for lineartransport infrastructure, generation capacity for power generation etc.

(II) Activity1. Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions, which will

cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, etc.)

S.No.

Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/NoDetails thereof (with approximatequantities /rates, wherever possible) withsource of information data

1.1 Permanent or temporary change in landuse, land cover or topography includingincrease in intensity of land use (with

No The area is river bed and mined out area willbe replenished gradually during succeedingrainy season. Hence there will be no change


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respect to local land use plan) in land use, land cover or topography of thearea.

1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation andbuildings?

No No

1.3 Creation of new land uses? No No1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore

houses, soil testing?No Not required.

1.5 Construction works? No A small office will be hired or constructed invillage.

1.6 Demolition works? No Not required.1.7 Temporary sites used for construction

works or housing of constructionworkers?

No Local workers will be deployed. Mine officeto be costructed to supervise work.

1.8 Above ground buildings, structures orearthworks including linear structures, cutand fill or excavations.

No Excavation of river sand upto 3.0 mtr depth.

1.9 Underground works including mining ortunneling?

No Extraction of minerals will be done by opencast method, so no underground works willbe carried out.

1.10 Reclamation works? No As this is the river bed mining reclamationwork through natural process.

1.11 Dredging? No River bed upto 3.0 mbgl from dry bed,Hence No dredging required.

1.12 Offshore structures? No Not required1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? No Not required1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or

materials?No Minerals extracted will be loaded directly

into trucks/dumpers. Hence no storagefacility will be required.

1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal ofsolid waste or liquid effluents?

No No solid waste will be generated.

1.16 Facilities for long term housing ofoperational workers?

No No such facilities for housing of operationalworkers is required because, local workerswill be deployed.

1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic duringconstruction or operation?

No Not required.

1.18 New road, rail, air waterborne or othertransport infrastructure including new oraltered routes and stations, ports, airportsetc?

No Not required

1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transportroutes or infrastructure leading to changesin traffic movements?

No No closure/diversion of existing transportroutes or infrastructure is required.

1.20 New or diverted transmission lines orpipelines?

No Not required

1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, No No Impoundment, damming, culverting,


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realignment or other changes to thehydrology of watercourses or aquifers?

realignment or other changes to thehydrology of watercourses or aquifersrequired.

1.22 Stream crossings? No Not applicable1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water form

ground or surface waters?No Water is required for domestic usage & dust

suppression which will be supplied throughtankers.

1.24 Changes in water bodies or the landsurface affecting drainage or run-off?

No There will be no change in the water bodiesor land surfaces.

1.25 Transport of personnel or materials forconstruction, operation ordecommissioning?

No Local people will be deployed.

1.26 Long-term dismantling ordecommissioning or restoration works?

No Not applicable.

1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioningwhich could have an impact on theenvironment?

No Not applicable

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

No Local people will be deployed

1.29 Introduction of alien species? No No such Introduction of alien species isforseen.

1.30 Loss of native species or geneticdiversity?

No As such no loss of native species or geneticdiversity is expected

1.31 Any other actions? No -

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 short supply):

S.No.

Information/checklist confirmation Yes/NoDetails thereof (with approximatequantities /rates, wherever possible)with source of information data

2.1 Land especially undeveloped oragricultural land (ha)

No The activity will be done in the proposedmine lease area which is a river bed. Noagricultural land is required.

2.2 Water (expected source & competingusers) unit: KLD

Yes Quantity: 3.0 KLD for domestic purpose& dust suppression.). Water will besupplied through tankers.

2.3 Minerals (MT) Yes Minerals will be excavated in this projectabout 2.81 Lac TPA.

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

No Not required

2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No No2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels

(source, competing users) Unit: fuel(MT), energy (MW)

No --

2.7 Any other natural resources (use No No other natural resources will be used.


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appropriate standard units)

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

S.No.

Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/NoDetails thereof (with approximatequantities/rates, wherever possible) withsource of information data

3.1 Use of substances or materials, whichare hazardous (as per MSIHC rules) tohuman health or the environment(flora, fauna, and water supplies)

No Project operation will not involve use of anymaterials, hazardous to human health orenvironment.

3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease oraffect disease vectors (e.g. insect orwater borne diseases)

No Not applicable

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

Yes The proposed project will generateemployment opportunities & revenue to thestate government.

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

No This project will not affect the vulnerablegroups of people.

3.5 Any other causes No Not applicable.

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

S.No.

Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/NoDetails thereof (with approximatequantities/rates, wherever possible) withsource of information data

4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine wastes Yes Overburden: NilThe Overburden/waste material will begenerated during the period of mining will bestacked temporarily near river bank andtransported naturally with river water in rainyseason.

4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and orcommercial wastes)

Yes Domestic waste will be generated will bechannelized to septic tank followed by soakpit.

4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per HazardousWaste Management Rules)

No No hazardous waste will be generated.

4.4 Other industrial process wastes No No waste generated.4.5 Surplus product No No surplus product generated.4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from

effluent treatmentNo Not generated.


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4.7 Construction or demolition wastes No No major construction activity will be done.4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment No There will be no redundant machinery or

equipment as the machinery will be movableand can be used some where else.

4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials No No contaminated soils are generated4.10 Agricultural waste No No agricultural waste will be produced.4.11 Other solid wastes No No other solid waste generated except some

gravels & bolders.

5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (Kg/hr)

S. No.Information/Checklist

confirmationYes/No

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

5.1 Emissions from combustion offossil fuels from stationary ormobile sources

Yes The automobile emission will be occure dueto diesel operated equipment and loadingvehicles. Better maintainance of equipmentwill help to reduce such emissions.

5.2 Emissions from productionprocesses

No Not envisaged.

5.3 Emissions from materials handlingincluding storage or transport

Yes During loading some emission is expected

5.4 Emissions from constructionactivities including plant andequipment.

Yes Not applicable

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

Yes Not envisaged.

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 Emissions from other source are notenvisaged.

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

S.

No.Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate

quantities/rates, wherever possible) with

source of information data with source of

information data

6.1 From operation of equipment e.g.

engines, ventilation plant, crushers.

Yes Due to operation of machineries there may be

vibration and noise to a very limited area.

Necessary PPEs (Ear Muffs) will be provided


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for the personnel working in high noise area.

6.2 From industrial or similar processes No No such process is proposed.

6.3 From construction or demolition No No construction or demolition work is

proposed.

6.4 From blasting or piling No No blasting and pilling is required as material

is loose in nature.

6.5 From construction or operational

traffic

No There will be generation of noise and

vibrations will be site specific and will not be

transmitted outside of mining lease area. The

noise level will be below the permissible limit.

6.6 From lighting or cooling system No None

6.7 From any other sources No None

7. Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground or intosewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea:

S. No.Information/Checklistconfirmation

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

7.1 From handling, storage, use orspillage of hazardous materials

No There is no generation of hazardous materialduring mining process.

7.2 From discharge of sewage or othereffluents to water or the land(expected mode and place ofdischarge)

No Domestic discharge will be disposed throughthe septic tank.

7.3 By deposition of pollutantsemitted to air into the land or intowater

No Not envisaged for mining area.

7.4 From any other sources. No Not envisaged.7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up

of pollutants in the environmentfrom these sources?

No No long term pollutant anticipated.

8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect humanhealth or the environment

S. No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate

quantities/rates, wherever possible) with

source of information data

8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires etc

from storage, handling, use or

production of hazardous substances

No No explosives or hazardous substances

will be used.


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8.2 From any other causes No Adequate measures for safety will be

taken during operation stage.

8.3 Could the project be affected by

natural disasters causing

environmental damage (e.g. floods,

earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst

etc)?

No The area is classified as Zone II (least to

moderate) by Bureau of Indian standards

(BIS) for earthquake sensitivity.

9. Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development) which could leadto environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with other existing orplanned activities in the locality

S. No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/NoDetails thereof (with approximatequantities/rates, wherever possible)with source of information data

9.1 Lead to development of supporting.lities, ancillary development ordevelopment stimulated by the projectwhich could have impact on theenvironment e.g.:• Supporting infrastructure (roads, power

supply, waste or waste water treatment,etc.)

• housing development• extractive industries• supply industries• other

NoNil

NilNilNil

9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which couldhavean impact on the environment.

YesThere could be water logged forsometime during rainy season.

9.3 Set a precedent for later developments No Not Applicable

9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximityto other existing or planned projects withsimilar effects.

NoNot Applicable

(III) Environmental Sensitivity

S. No. AreasName/

IdentityAerial distance (within 15 km.)Proposed project location boundary

1 Areas protected under internationalconventions, national or local legislationfor their ecological, landscape, culturalor other related value.

No Not applicable

2 Areas which are important or sensitivefor ecological reasons-Wetlands,watercourses or other water bodies,

Banas,Gomati &

Taleri

The project lies on these river.


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coastal zone, biospheres, mountains,forests.

3 Areas used by protected, important orsensitive species of flora or fauna forbreeding, nesting, foraging, resting, overwintering, migration.

No Not applicable.

4 Inland, coastal, marine or undergroundwaters.

No Not applicable

5 State, National boundaries No Not Applicable6 Routes or facilities used by the public

for access to recreation or other tourist,pilgrim areas

NH-8 5 km to district headquarter Rajsamand.

7 Defence installations No Nil8 Densely populated or built-up area. Kankroli With in 5km9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made

land uses (hospitals, schools, places ofworship, community facilities).

No No

10 Areas containing important, high qualityor scarce resources (ground waterresources, surface resources, forestry,agriculture, fisheries, tourism, minerals).

Yes Rajsamand LakeTourist Place: Shrinath Temple (30 km)

11 Areas already subjected to pollution orenvironmental damage. (Those whereexisting legal environmental standardsare exceeded).

No No

12 Areas susceptible to natural hazardwhich could cause the project topresent environmental problems(earthquakes, subsidence, landslides,erosion, flooding or extre me or adverseclimatic conditions)

No No

“I hereby give undertaking that the data and information given in the application and enclosuresare true to the best of my knowledge and belief and I am aware that if any part of the data andinformation submitted found to be false or misleading at any stage, the project will be rejectedand clearance given, if any to the project will be revoked at our risk and cost.

Date:29-01-2015

Place:Jaipur Signature of the Applicant

Narrotham Singh Jadaun


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Executive Summary

1.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTIONMr. Narottam Singh Jadaun, Hindon City, Karoli is propose to develop a River sand mine in,Revenue villages of Tehsil & District Rajsamand, State: Rajasthan having lease area is 489.3965Ha., does not fall in forest land. It has been proposed to collect sand from the river bed (nadi &nallas). River beds areas are owned by Govt. of Rajasthan. Mining lease has been awarded from stateMining Department for a period of 5 years with effect from the date of registration. Mining will beconfined to the allotted lease area which lies on the river beds from which approximately 2.81 lacTon per year of sand will be excavated and the cost of the project is Rs. 65 lac only.

Table No. 1 Salient Feature of the ProjectsS. No. Particulars Details

1 Project Name River Sand Mining at Revenue village of Tehsil &District: Rajsamand (Raj).

2 Locationa Village 14 Revenue villages of Tehsil: Rajsamandb Tehsil Rajsamandc District Rajsamandd State Rajasthan

3 Latitude 2500’20.6” N to 2513’33.7”N4 Longitude 7349’26.6” E to 7400’28.2” E5 Survey of India Topo-sheet No. 45G/15, 45G/16, 45K/4 and 45H/136 Elevation Range 512 mRL is the lowest and 610 mRL is the highest.7 Method of Mining Open cast & Semi-mechanized8 Total Reserves 172.20 Lac Tonne9 Production Capacity 2.81 LTPA10 Lease Area 489.3965 Ha (Govt, River bed)11 Nearest Highway NH-812 Nearest railway station Kankroli13 Nearest airport Udaipur, Dabok (80 km)14 Man Power 2315 Project Cost Rs. 65 Lac16 EMP costs Rs. 12.5 Lac17 Cost towards CSR activities Rs. 4.6 Lac18 Seismic Zone Zone-II

1.2 PROPOSED METHOD OF MININGThe mining process is opencast semi-mechanized river bed mining of minor minerals. Drilling andblasting is not required as the material is soft in nature. As per MMCR rules 1986 extraction islimited to 3.0 m depth only from the surface area when River bed is dry. Entire stretch of the leasearea is around 50.0 km long has been divided in to five block only for mining operation. Mineral willbe removed in 3.0 m layer only forming one bench. Bench will advance from South West to North


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East direction in the river. Height of bench will be 3.0 mt. Light weight excavators will be deployedfor extraction. Mineral will be loaded in trucks of 20 tones capacity trucks and equipment, earthmovers will be on hire basis.1.3 WATER, POWER & OTHER INFRASTRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTSThe proposed river sand mining spreads in an area of 489.3965 Ha, which is government land. Thewater requirement in the mine is 3.0 KLD for mining activities, dust suppression, drinking purposeand greenbelt development. All the activities will be carried out only during day time. Hence, nopower is required.1.4 DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENTBaseline environmental studies were conducted to monitor micro-meteorology, ambient air quality,ground and surface water quality, noise levels, present land use pattern, soil quality, biologicalenvironment and socio-economic status within a study area of 10 Km. radius around the mining leasearea. The baseline data on air quality, water quality, Soil quality & Ambient noise quality monitoredby Noida Testing Laboratories, Greater Noida for one full season i.e. Post-Monsoon season, 2013(October-November-December). & other base line data i.e. land use, socio-economic profile of thestudy area, existing flora, fauna, along with the physiographical status, Geography & hydrologicalstudy carried out by team of Enviro Concept (I) Pvt. Ltd., 1/3A, Yudhister Marg, C-Scheme, Jaipur.(I) METEOROLOGYMicro-meteorological data of Udaipur (Dabok) has been obtained from Meteorological Centre,Sanganer, Jaipur for the Post-monsoon season–2013. The micro-meteorological status contains windspeed, wind direction, Dry bulb temperature, (max & min) relative humidity, rainfall etc. The metdata collected were used to determine predominant meteorological conditions.

Table No. 2 Climatology during Study PeriodAverage rainfall during studyperiod (in mm)

Nil

Temperature (ºC) 7.6 - 34.6Relative Humidity (At 08:30 hrs) 56-82%Relative Humidity (At 17:30 hrs) 24-37%Dominant Wind Direction NE to SWAverage Wind Speed 6.0 kmph

(II) AMBIENT AIR QUALITYAmbient air quality monitoring has been carried out with a frequency of two days per week at 6locations. These are compared with the standards prescribed by Central Pollution Control Board(CPCB) for rural and residential zone. Results revealed that all the monitored parameters like (PM10,

NO2, SO2 & CO) were found within the prescribed limit. Ambient Air Quality Monitoring revealsthat the concentrations of PM10 for all the 6 AAQM stations were found between 54.1 to 67.84μg/m3.As far as the gaseous pollutants SO2 and NO2 are concerned, the prescribed CPCB limit of 80μg/m3

has never surpassed at any station. The concentrations of SO2 were found in range of 6.19 to14.48μg/m3. The concentrations of NO2 were found in range of 16.32 to 44.27μg/m3.TheConcentration of CO was found in range of 0.37 to 0.55mg/m3.(III) GROUND AND SURFACE WATER QUALITYThe analysis results indicate that the pH of the ground waters was to be in the range of 7.56 to 7.64.In surface water the pH was 7.54 in Rajsamand Lake water sample. The range of TDS which foundduring analysis is 182-247mg/L in groundwater, while in Rajsamand Lake water sample TDS was


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found 1371.0 mg/L. It is seen that other parameters like Chloride, Calcium, Magnesium, Nitrate andFluoride were found within the prescribed limits of IS: 10500.(IV)WATER TABLEDepth of water table in this area is 1.08-20.99 mt BGL.(V)NOISE QUALITYNoise monitoring results found within the permissible limit at all locations. Generally noise levels inpublic places like temples and community hall have higher values in day time. The maximum noiselevel of 62.5dB (A) was observed at Janawad (Near Govt. Bus Stand) during day time and the minimumnoise level of 33.1dB (A) was observed at Sadri during night time.VI) ECOLOGYA general floral survey was carried out in the study area.Flora found in the 10 km study area are Khair (Acacia catechu), Semal (Bombax ceiba), Amaltas(Cassia fistula), Neem (Azadirachta indica), Castor (Ricinus communis) Cotton Tree (Bombaxceiba), Peeple, Babul (Acacia nilotica), Ardu(Ailanthus excels).Fauna: Red-wattled lapwing (Vanellus cinereus), Rock Pigeon (Columba livia), Green bee-eater(Merops orientalis), Laughing dove (Streptopelia senegalensis), House crow (Corvus splendens)Indian Hare (Lepus nigricollis)There are no rare endemic, endangered species & threatened species of flora within the study area.Peacock (Pavo cristatus) & Common languor (Presbytis antellus) are the schedule-I & Schedule-IIFauna found in the Buffer area. There are no national parks, sanctuaries, tiger/ Elephant corridors,migratory route for birds etc. There are no Ecologically Sensitive Areas present in the study area.(VI) SOIL ENVIRONMENTSix numbers of soil samples have been collected within study area and analyzed for physical andchemical properties. It has been observed that the soils are alkaline in nature. Samples collected fromidentified locations indicate pH value ranging from 8.36 to 8.46, which shows that the soil is alkalinein nature. Organic Matter ranges from 0.43% to 0.54% in the soil samples.(VII) SOCIO-ECONOMICTotal population of the study area is 100940 persons out of which 50793 (50.32%) are male and50147 (49.68%) are female. The lease area falls in 14 villages where 17.72 percent of totalpopulation under study lives. Representation of Scheduled Cast and Scheduled Tribe population isonly 14.18% and 15.12% respectively. There are 45.00% (45433) working populations out of which70.31% (31946) are main workers and 29.69% (13487) are marginal workers in the study area. Theliteracy rate of the study area is only 54.07% which is probably lowest in the state. Similarly medicalfacility is also very poor. Out of 79 villages only 5 villages have primary health centers.1.5 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES1.5.1 IMPACT DUE TO AIR POLLUTION AND ITS MANAGEMENTAir pollution is likely to be caused at various stages of sand mining operations such as excavation,loading, transportation and screening of material. Particulate Matter (PM10) is the main pollutantsduring Sand mining operations. Most of the dust will be generated from loading and transportationoperations. This dust becomes air borne and gets carried away to surrounding areas. The impact onair is mainly localized in nature as the dust particles are not carried to longer distances and the effectis felt within the core zone of the project involving active Sand mining operations.In order to mitigate fugitive dust emissions and other air emissions from the project activities, thefollowing measures are proposed to be adopted. To avoid fugitive dust emissions at the time of excavation, the mining area will be wetted by

water spraying.


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Sand is transported to the nearest market by road through trucks. The sand will be wetted afterloading in to the truck and will be covered by tarpaulin sheets.

To minimize the vehicular pollution from the sand transporting vehicles, the following conditions areinsisted to permit the vehicles of the transporters: The vehicles will be with good engine condition and will be maintain pollution control certificate

issued by appropriate authorities. Regular maintenance of transport vehicles and monitoring of vehicular emission levels at

periodical intervals. Ambient Air quality Monitoring will be carried out at four stations to assess the air quality in and

around the project for taking necessary control measures. Green belt development along the access roads at mine premises and near the villages1.5.2 IMPACT DUE TO NOISE POLLUTION AND ITS MANAGEMENTNoise environment in this project will be affected only by the machineries at the site and vehiculartransportation. Since mining will be done semi-mechanically, slight increase in noise levels can beexpected. Baseline Noise levels are observed to be well within the limits in the monitored villages.However, after applying the mitigation measures noise pollution will be reduced further.In order to mitigate noise generation from the mining activities, the following mitigation measuresare proposed:a. Since the noise generating is only through mechanical equipment and movement of vehicles,

strict compliance to periodical maintenance of the vehicle conditions will be insisted.b. Further, to protect the employees and workmen at the sites of loading and use of Backhoe,

necessary safety wear like ear plugs will be provided.c. Noise monitoring at the work places will be carried out on fortnightly basis to ensure the

compliance.1.5.3 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENTThe project activities will not have any adverse impacts on any of the common property resources ofthe village communities, as the sand mine lease area is not being used for any purpose by any sectionof the society in this region. There is no R & R involvement in this project. There is no land acquisitionin this project. The Project is expected to yield a positive impact on the socio-economic environment. Ithelps sustain the development of this area including further development of infrastructure facilities.1.6 ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PROGRAMMEAn Environmental monitoring programme has been prepared for the proposed project for periodicalassessment of effectiveness of implementation of Environment Management Plan. The monitoreddata on air quality, water quality, soil quality and noise levels, will be periodically examined fortaking necessary corrective measures. The monitored data will be submitted to Rajasthan StatePollution Control Board (RSPCB). The post-project data will be submitted in half-yearly monitoringreports to the same.

Table 3 Frequency of MonitoringS. No DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY OF MONITORING1 Ambient Air Quality at Mining Lease

Area and Nearby areasHalf Yearly

2 Water Quality Half Yearly3 Noise Level Monitoring Half Yearly4 Soil Quality Half Yearly

1.7 PROJECT BENEFIT


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The project activity will help in combating the growing demand of sand in the market & hence willhelp in the economic growth of the country. This project will lead to direct & indirect employmentopportunity. Employment is expected during sand excavation, sand transportation, in trade and otherancillary services. Employment in these sectors will be primarily temporary or contractual andinvolvement of unskilled labor will be more. A major part of this labor force will be mainly fromlocal villagers who are expected to engage themselves both in agriculture and project activities. Thiswill enhance their income and lead to overall economic growth of the area.1.8 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP)Environmental management plan will be proposed for “Sand” mining project to mitigate theanticipate impact during the mining operation. The approved Environment Management Plan will beimplemented throughout the life of the project and half-yearly monitoring report showing thecompliance status of conditions stipulated in Environmental Clearance letter will be submitted toMoEF in every six months.1.8.1 AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT Vehicles will be covered by tarpaulin to reduce spillage on roads. Regular checking & Maintenance of vehicles, trucks, dumpers etc, will be conducted and

pollution under control (PUC) vehicle will be used during transportation. Periodically, water will be sprinkled on haul roads to wet the surface. Overloading of transport vehicles will be avoided to prevent spillage. Green belt of trees with good footage on both side of haul road. Dust mask provided to the workers engaged at dust generation points like excavations, loading

and unloading points. Road will be properly maintained.1.8.2 WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT Mining will be carried out above the water table. Mining will not intersect the river bed water level or ground water table of the area. Mining schedule will be synchronized with the river flow direction and the gradient of the land.1.8.3 NOISE MANAGEMENT Minimum use of horns and speed limit of 20 km/hour in the village area. Timely maintenance of vehicles and their silencers to minimize sound. Phasing out of old and worn out trucks. Provision of green belts in consultation with forest department along the road networks.1.8.4 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENTThere will be no generation of overburden/waste material. No backfilling has been proposed in theexcavated zone of river to some extent will be replenished by sediment during rainy season.1.8.5 GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT & PLANTATION PROGRAMMEAs the lease area falls in river bed, plantation & green belt development is not possible within thelease area. It is proposed that plantation will be carried out in the, along the approach roads, aroundGovt. buildings, schools in consultation with forest department. The Local species will be planted asper the CPCB guidelines.1.8.6 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENTThe implementation of the sand mining project will generate both direct and indirect employment.The proposed project will bring in job opportunities during operational phase. The man powerrequirement is based on quantity of production and transportation technology. Because heavy vehiclemay not be possible to move in sandy area, hence more camel cart will be used to carry river sand.Therefore more people will get employment.


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The indirect employment opportunity in the form of hiring trucks and Tractors skilled and unskilledlabor will also be engaged in mining. Small shops and other business avenues will also be emerged.The project will also provide impetus to industrialization of the area. Where transfer of boulders intobajri is necessary crushing units will come up. It is expected that intending entrepreneurs will ventureto set up micro and small scale units in the near future making the area a mixed society, dependenton industry, trade and business.1.8.7 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITYAs a corporate social responsibility we have proposed to invest a lump sum of Rs. 4.6 lac. This willbe spent to upliltment of the socio-economic status of the people. The activities will be carried out inconsultation with the local people during mining operation. However the suggested activities areconstruction of drinking water tank with tape in the school and connect with water supply system ifavailable the source nearby area, construction of low cost toilets for girls in the school, vocationaltraining to the local people depending on the raw material available in the area etc. Besides, it willprovide a check on existing system of mining operation. Since the quarries will be allotted on leasebasis, mining operation will be legally valid and it will bring income to the state exchequer.1.8.8 GREENBELT DEVELOPMENTThe following plant species will be planted according to CPCB guidelines: Cassia fistula(Amaltas),Delbergia sisso(Sisam), Mangifera indica (Mango), Acacia nilotica (Babul), Azadirachtaindica(Neem), Albizza lebbek (Siris), Prosopis cineraria (Khejri), Delonix regia (Gulmohar), Buteamonosperm (Palash), Phoenix sylvestris (Khajur), Peepal (Ficus religiosa) , Calotropis procera(Akada), etc. Trees shall necessarily be planted along the periphery of the area in rows.

Table 4 Greenbelt ProgrammeYear No. of Sampling Survival (70%) Place of Plantation

1st Year 800 560 Along the roads, in schoolsand public building, Govt.waste land and social forestryprogramme with permissionof competent authority.

2nd Year 800 5603rd Year 800 5604th Year 800 5605th Year 800 560Total 4000 2800

1.9 CONCLUSIONAs discussed, it is safe to say that the collection of minor mineral from proposed project is not likelyto cause any significant impact on the ecology of the area as the mineral is naturally replenish ableand does not harm the environment.Proper measures will be taken to control emissions likely to generate during transportation ofMineral. Green belt development in the vicinity of river banks, along the approach roads, aroundGovt. buildings, schools will also be taken up as an effective pollution mitigative technique as socialforestry.

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7349^26-6^^ E ls 7400^28-2^^ E rd4- loZ vkWQ bf.M;k esi ua- 45th@15] 16] 45ds@4] 45,p@135- Å¡pkbZ jsat 512&610 ,e ,l ,y ls Å¡pkbZ6- [kuu fof/k lseh esdukbTM] vkWiu dkLV fof/k7- ekbus,cy fjtoZ 172-20 yk[kVu ¼ik¡p o"kkZs ds fy;s½8- mRikn {kerk 2-81 yk[k Vu izfr o"kZ9- [kuu {ks= 489-3965 gSDVs;j10- fudVre gkbos us'kuy gkbos & ,u-,p- 811- fudVre jsyos LVs'ku dkWdjksyh12- fudVre ,;jiksVZ Mcksd] mn;iqj ¼80 fdeh- nwj½13- Je 'kfDr 2314- ifj;kstuk ykxr 65 yk[k :i;s15- bZ-,e-ih- ykxr 12-5 yk[k :i;s16- lh-,l-vkj- ykxr 4-6 yk[k :i;s17- flfLid tksu tksu&II

1-1 [kuu dh izLrkfor fof/k


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vksiu dkLV lseh esdukbTM fof/k ls ctjh dk [kuu fd;k tk;sxkA fMªfyax vkSj CykfLVax dhvko';drk ugha gS D;ksafd viz/kku [kfut ctjh uje izd`fr dh gSA ,e-,e-lh-vkj- 1986fu;ekuqlkj 3-0 ehVj dh xgjkbZ rd gh [kuu fd;k tk;sxkA [kuu {ks= yxHkx 50 fdeh-

yEck gSA blfy;s ik¡p CykWd A, B, C, D & F esa foHkDr fd;k x;k gSA ctjh dks 3 ehVj dhijr esa ,d cSap ds :i esa fudkyk tk;sxkA cSap dh Å¡pkbZ 3 ehVj dh gksxhA gYds otu ds,DtkosVj [kuu ds fy;s dke esa fy;s tk;sxsA ctjh dks vf/kdre 20 Vu {kerk okys Vªd]VSªDVj o Vªksyh esa Hkjk tk;sxkA1-2 fctyh] ikuh vkSj vU; cqfu;knh vko';drk[kuu fØ;kfof/k fnu ds nkSjku gh dh tk;sxhA blfy;s fctyh dh vko';drk ugha gksxhA[knku eas ikuh dh vko';drk 3 ds-,y-Mh- /kwy neu] ihus ds fy;s rFkk xzhucsYV fodkl dsfy;s gksxh tks fd Vasdjksa }kjk miyC/k djkbZ tkosxhA1-3 i;kZoj.k dk o.kZuvk/kkjHkwr i;kZoj.k v/;;u] lw{e ekSle foKku] ifjos'kh ok;q xq.koŸkk] ty xq.koŸkk] 'kksjrhozrk] orZeku Hkwfe mi;ksx] e`nk xq.koŸkk] tSfod i;kZoj.k rFkk lkekftd vkfFkZad i;kZoj.k dsfy;s 10 fdeh- {ks= ¼yht {ks= ls½ eSllZ ,uok;jks dkWUlsIV ¼bf.M;k½ izk- fy- }kjk fd;k x;kgSA cslykbZu MkVk laxzg iksLV ekulwu ¼vDVwcj&uoEcj&fnlEcj 2013½ dk eSllZ uks,MkVsfLVax yscksjsVªh] uks,Mk }kjk fd;k x;k gSA1-3-1 ekSle foKkujktleUn ftys ds ekSle foKku dks vkWdM+s ekSle foHkkx t;iqj ls fy;s x;s gSA lw{e ekSlelaca/kh gok dh xfr] gok dh fn'kk] rkieku ¼vf/kdre o U;wure½ lkisf{kd vkanzZrk] o"kkZ vkfndh fLFkfr dks 'kkfey fd;k x;k gSA tks vkWdM+s feys gS og ekSle dh fLFkfr fu/kkZfjr djus dsfy;s bLrseky fd;s x;s gSA

v/;;u vof/k ds nkSjku tyok;q1- vkSlr o"kkZ ¼v/;;u dky½ 0-02- rkieku ¼C½ 7-6&34-6

3- lkisf{kd vkanzZrk ¼izkr% 8-30½ 56-82%4- lkisf{kd vkUnzrk ¼'kke 4-30½ 24-37%5- ok;q fn'kk MŸkj iwoZ&nf{k.k if’pe6- vkSlr ok;q xfr 6-0 fdeh- izfr ?kaVk

1-3-2 ifjos'kh ok;q xq.koŸkk

ok;q ijh{k.k ds nkSjku PM10, SO2, NO2 rFkk CO dh lkUnzrk fu/kkZfjr lhek ds vUnj gh

ikbZ xbZ gSA ifjos'kh ok;q xq.koŸkk 6 LFkkuksa ij dh xbZ rFkk PM10 dh vf/kdre lkUnzrk

54-1&67-84g/m3 ikbZ xbZA xSlh; iznw"kd SO2 rFkk NO2 CPCB dh fyfeV 80g /m3

ds vUnj gh ikbZ xbZ gSA SO2 dh lkUnzrk 6-19&14-48g/m3 dh jst esa ikbZ xbZA NO2 dh


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vf/kdre lkUnzrk 16-32&44-27g/m3 dh jsat esa ikbZ xbZA CO dh vf/kdre lkUnzrk 0-34&

0-55g/m3 dh jsat esa ikbZ xbZA1-3-3 Hkw ty xq.koŸkkN% ikuh ds uewus Hkw&ty xq.koŸkk rFkk ,d uewuk lrg ty xq.koŸkk ds fy;s bdV~Bs fd;s

x;sA IS 10500%2012 ds ekudksa ds vuqlkj ikuh ds uewuksa dk fo'ys"k.k fd;k x;kA bldsvuqlkj ih-,p- dh lhek 7-54 ls 7-64 ds chp ikbZ x;h rFkk Vh-Mh-,l- dh lhek 182 ls1371feyhxzke izfr yhVj ds chp ik;h x;hA lHkh iSjkehVj tSls DyksjkbM] dSfYl;e]

eSXusf'k;e vkSj ¶yksjkbM IS10500 % 2012 dh okaNuh; lhek ds Hkhrj gh ik;s x;sA1-3-4 Hkw ty LrjHkw ty Lrj ekulwu ls iwoZ 1-08 ls 20-99 ehVj ik;k x;k gSA1-3-5 /ofu xq.koŸkkv/;;u {ks= esa vf/kdre 'kksj rhozrk 62-5 Mh-ch-,- fnu ds nkSjku tkuokn ¼cl vM~Mk½ rFkkfuEure 'kksj rhozrk 33-1 Mh-ch-,- jkr ds le; xkao lknM+h esa ikbZ xbZA1-3-6 ikfjfLFkfrdh10 fdeh- ds v/;;u {ks= esa ,d lkekU; loZs fd;k x;k ftlesa dsj] lsey] vEyrkl] uhe]dsLVksj] dikl] ihiy] ccqy] vjMq ds o`{k ik, x,AtUrq %& jsM okVYM ysifoax] jksd fox] xzhu ch bZVj] ykQhxMo gkml Øks rFkk bafM;u gs;jfn[ks x,A izLrkfor ifj;kstuk ls 10 fdeh- dh ifjf/k {ks= ds Hkhrj vkjf{kr ,oa lajf{kr ouvH;kj.;] ck;ksLdhj vkjf{kr] oU;tho dkfjMksj phrk@gkFkh ds fy;s vkjf{kr rFkk vU; dksbZ

ikfjfLFkfrdh laosnu'khy {ks= ugha gSA eksj rFkk yaxwj] cQj tksu esa vuwlwph&I o II ds thoik;s x;s gSA foLr`r v/;;u fjiksVZ ds v/;k; 4 ds iSjk 4-12] 13 esa fn;k x;k gSA1-3-7 e`nk i;kZoj.ke`nk ds N% uewuks v/;;u {ks= ls bdV~Vs fd;s x;s rFkk HkkSfrd o jklk;fud xq.kksa dh tkWp

dh xbZ gSA ftlds vuqlkj PH dh lhek 8-36 ls 8-46 ds e/; ikbZ xbZ tks fd enk dh

{kkjh; izd`fr dks n'kkZrh gSA dkcZfud inkFkZ 0-43% ls 0-54% dh jsat esa ik;k x;kA1-3-7 lkekftd vkfFkZd i;kZoj.k

{ks= dh dqy tula[;k 100940 gS ftlesa ls 50793 ¼50-32%½ iq:"k rFkk 50147 ¼49-68%½

efgyk;s gSA [kuu {ks= 14 xkWoksa esa foLr`r gS tgkW dqy tula[;k dk 17-72% yksx jgrs gSA

vuqlwfpr tkfr rFkk vuqlwfpr tutkfr dh vkcknh dk izfr'kr Øe'k% 14-18% rFkk 15-12%gSA1-4 izR;kf'kr i;kZoj.kh; izHkko o de djus ds mik;1-4-1 ok;q iznw"k.k ds dkj.k o izca/ku izHkkook;q iznw"k.k ctjh [kuu ds nkSjku] mR[kuu izfØ;k] ynku] ifjogu ds dkj.k gksxkA

PM10 eq[; ok;q iznw"kd gksxkA/kwy mRltZd rFkk ok;q iznw"k.k dks de djus ds fy;s fuEufyf[kr mik; fd;s tk;sxsA


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1- [kuu fØ;kfof/k ds nkSjku /kwy mRltZu dks de djus ds fy;s ikuh dk fNM+dko fd;ktk;sxkA

2- Vªdks esa ctjh dks rkjiksy 'khV }kjk <+ddj cktkj rd igqWpk;k tk;sxkA3- okguks ls gksus okys iznw"k.k dks de djus ds fy;s fuEufyf[kr 'krkZas dk ikyu fd;k

tk;sxkA

A- okguksa dk batu vPNh voLFkk esa gh rFkk iznw"k.k fu;a=.k izek.k i= mi;qDr vf/kdkjh}kjk iznku fd;k gksA

B. ifjogu okguks dh fujUrj varjky esa j[k&j[kko gks rFkk okguks ls mRlftZr gksus okysiznw"k.k dh tkWp le; ij gksA

4- ifjos'kh ok;q xq.koŸkk dh tkWp de ls de pkj LFkkuksa ij dh tk;sxh rkfd ok;q xq.koŸkkifj;kstuk ds vkl&ikl ds {ks= dh fuxjkuh gks ldsA

5- gfjr ifV~Vdk dk fodkl lM+d rFkk lehire xkaoksa esa fd;k tkosxkA1-4-2 /ofu iznw"k.k ds dkj.k rFkk izca/ku izHkko/ofu iznw"k.k ds eq[; L=ksr e'khujh rFkk okguks dh vkoktkgh gksxsaA [kuu fØ;kfof/k lsehesdukbTM fof/k ls dh tk;sxh ftlls ekewyh /ofu Lrj esa o`f) gks ldrh gSA cslykbZu /ofurhozrk fu/kkZfjr lhek ds vUnj gh ikbZ xbZ gSA gkykafd 'kksj iznw"k.k dks de djus ds fy;sfuEufyf[kr mik; fd;s tk;sxsA1- okguks dh fLFkfr vPNh rFkk fu;fer j[kj[kko fd;k tkosxkA2- bZ;j Iyx Jfedks dks fn;s tk;sxsA3- 'kksj xq.koŸkk dh tkWp le;≤ ij dh tk;sxhA1-4-3 Hkw mi;ksx i)fr ,oa unh izokg esa cnyko ij izHkkoctjh [kuu] unh ds izokg rFkk fn'kk ds vuqlkj gh fd;k tk;sxkA [kuu dk;Z unh@ukyks esa3 ehVj xgjkbZ ;k ty Lrj tks Hkh igys gks rd gh fd;k tk;sxk rFkk mDr [kuu }kjk unhukyks dk izkd`frd cgko vo:) ugha fd;k tk;sxkA1-4-4 ty i;kZoj.k ij izHkko[kuu xfrfof/k Hkwty Lrj ls i;kZIr Å¡pkbZ ij dh tk;sxhA blfy;s ikuh ds Lrj ij dksbZizHkko ugha gksxkA [kuu dk;Z unh&ukyksa esa 3 ehVj dh xgjkbZ ;k Hkwty Lrj tks Hkh igys gks]rd gh fd;k tk;sxk rFkk mDr [kuu }kjk unh&ukyksa dk izkd`frd cgko vo:) ugha gksxkA1-4-5 lkekftd vkfFkZad ifjos'kbl ifj;kstuk ls xk¡o ds pkjkxkg ;k fdlh Hkh lEifr dh dksbZ gkfu ugha gksxh rFkk u ghafdlh dks foLFkkfir fd;k tk;sxkA Hkwfe vokIr dh Hkh lEHkkouk ugha gSA bl ifj;kstuk lsfdlh dks lkekftd vkfFkZad gkfu ugha gksxh cfYd yksxks dks jkstxkj ds volj miyC/k gksxsaA{ks= esa vk/kkjHkwr <+k¡pk rS;kj gksxk tSls lM+d dk fuekZ.k bR;kfnA lh-,l-vkj- ds vUrxZr {ks=ds fodkl gsrq 4-6 yk[k :i;s dk O;; fd;k tk;sxk tks LFkkuh; yksxks dh lykg ls gksxkA1-5 i;kZoj.kh; fuxjkuh dk;ZØei;kZoj.kh; fuxjkuh dk;ZØe izLrkfor ifj;kstuk ds fy;s rS;kj fd;k x;k gSA ok;q xq.koŸkk]ty xq.koŸkk] /ofu xq.koŸkk rFkk e`nk xq.koŸkk dh tkWp le; le; ij dh tk;sxh rFkk N%


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ekg esa xq.koŸkk tkWp RSPCB/MoEF dks Hksth tk;sxhA ljdkj }kjk iznŸk i;kZoj.kh; Lohd`frdh lHkh 'krksZa dk ikyu fd;k tk;sxkA1-6 ifj;kstuk ds ykHkizLrkfor ifj;kstuk ls ctjh dh c<+rh ek¡x dh iwfrZ gks ldsxh ftlls iwjk djsxh {ks= dhvkfFkZd fLFkfr etcwr gksxh rFkk fodkl vkxs c<+sxk bl ifj;kstuk ls lehire xkWaoksa dsvdq'ky] dq'ky Jfedksa dks jksxtkj ds volj iznku gksxs rFkk vkfFkZd fodkl esa enn feysxhAbl ifj;kstuk ls izR;{k rFkk vizR;{k jkstxkj ds volj feysxsaA jkstxkj ctjh [kuu] ifjoguds nkSjku miyC/k gksxsaA1-7 i;kZoj.kh; izca/ku ;kstuk1-7-1 ok;q xq.koŸkk izca/ku& ctjh okguksa dks frjiky ls <+dk tk;sxkA& okguks] Vªdks] MEij vkfn dh fu;fer tkWp o j[kj[kko fd;k tk;sxk rFkk ih-;w-lh- izekf.kr

okguks dks gh ifjogu esa yk;k tk;sxkA& /kwy ds d.kksa dks jksdus ds fy;s Jfedks dks MLV ekLd fn;s tk;sxsaA& lM+dks dk fu;fer j[kj[kko fd;k tkosxkA& LFkkuh; fudk;ksa rFkk ou foHkkx ds ijke'kZ ls {ks= esa mfpr LFkkuksa ij gfjr iV~Vh dk

fodkl fd;k tk;sxkA1-7-2 ty xq.koŸkk izca/ku& [kuu dk;Z ty Lrj ls Åij fd;k tk;sxkA& [kuu dk;Z ls unh dh ty xq.kork rFkk i`Foh ds Hkhrj ty xq.kork dks izHkkfor ugha

djsxkA& [kuu dk;Z unh ds izokg rFkk fn'kk esa vuqlkj gh fd;k tk;sxkA1-7-3 /ofu izca/ku& xkoksa ls xqtjus okys okguks dks gkWuZ dk mi;ksx de ls de djus ds funsZ’k fn;s tk;saxs

rFkk xkWoksa esa okguksa dh xfr lhek 20 fdeh-@?kaVk gksxhA& okguks rFkk lkbysUlj dk le; le; ij j[kj[kko fd;k tkosxkA& iqjkus Vªdks dks mi;ksx esa ugha yk;k tk;sxkA& gfjr ifV~Vdk dk fodkl fd;k tk;sxkA1-7-4 Bksl dpjk izca/kuizLrkfor [kuu fØ;kfof/k ls vksoj cMZu rFkk vif'k"V inkFkZ dk fu"dklu ugha gksxkA blfy;siquHkZj.k dh dksbZ vko';drk ugha gSA izR;sd o"kZ ckfj'k ds nkSjku ctjh dk iquHkZj.k gksxkA1-7-5 lkekftd vkfFkZad i;kZoj.kbl ifj;kstuk ls LFkkuh; yksxks dks izR;{k rFkk vizR;{k :i ls jkstxkj feysxkA blifj;kstuk Je 'kfDr dh vko';drk ctjh dh ek=kRed mRiknu ds vk/kkj ij fu/kkZfjrgksxhA ftlls LFkkuh; yksxks dks jkstxkj izkIr gksxkA {ks= esa ifj;kstuk ds dkj.k NksVh eksVhnqdkus tSls pk; ds B+sys] iaDpj Bhd djus dh nqdku ;k [kkus ihus ds <+kcks dk Hkh voljizkIr gksxkA


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1-7-6 la;qDr lkekftd ftEesnkjh ¼lh-,l-vkj-½bl ifj;kstuk esa la;qDr lkekftd ftEesnkjh ds rgr {ks= ds fodkl gsrq 4-6 yk[k :i;s O;;djus dk izko/kku j[kk x;k gSA bldk fuos'k LFkkuh; yksxks dh vko';drkuqlkj yksxks dh jk;ls fd;k tk;sxkA lEHkkfor xfrfof/k;ksa ds vuqlkj ftu Ldwyksa esa is;ty dh O;oLFkk ugha gSogk¡ is;ty gsrq Vadh dk fuekZ.k rFkk utnhdh dqvksa eas is;ty miyC/k djokuk] Ldwy esaNk=kvksa ds fy;s de ykxr ds 'kkSpky; dk fuekZ.k rFkk LFkkuh; yksxks gsrq jkstxkjksUeq[kizf'k{k.k dh O;oLFkk djuk 'kkfey gSA1-7-7 gfjr ifV~Vdk fodkl rFkk o`{kkjksi.k dk;ZØe[kuu {ks= unh ry esa gSA vr% ikS/kkjksi.k ,oa gfjr ifV~Vdk dk fodkl [kuu {ks= esa ughafd;k tk ldrk gSA vr% gfjr ifV~Vdk dk fodkl vizksp jksM+ ds nksuks rjQ] ljdkjh LdwyrFkk xkaoks rFkk vU; mfpr LFkkuksa ij fd;k tk;sxkA lh-ih-lh-ch- ds ekudks ds vuqlkjLFkkuh; iztkfr;ksa ds isM+ yxk;s tk;sxkA ou foHkkx rFkk LFkkuh; fudk;ksa ds ijke'kZ ls fd;ktk;sxkA lh-ih-lh-ch- dh xkbZMykbu ds vuqlkj fuEu ikS/ks yxk, tk,xs dslh;k fQLVqyk¼veyrk'k½] MsycftZ;k f'k'kq ¼flle½ esUthQsjk bafMdk ¼vke½] ,sdslh;k fuyksVhdk ¼ccqy½]vtkZMhDVk bafMdk ¼uhe½] ,YchTtk ysCchu ¼lhjhl½] izkslksihl lkbusjh;k¼[kstjh½] MsyhfuDljsth;k ¼xqyeksgj½] iykl Qksuhl flYosLVsjhl ¼[ktwj½] ihiy ¼Qkbdl fjyhth;kslk½]dsyksVªksihl izksusjk ¼vkd½ bR;kfnA isM+&iks/ks {ks= ds pkjks rjQ dh ifjf/k esa yxk, tk;sxsaA

lkj.kh ua- 1-3gfjr ifV~Vdk dk fodkl

o"kZ ikni la[;k mRrjthohrk ¼70%½ ikS/kkjksi.k dk LFkku

izFke o"kZ 800 560 jksM+ ds nksuks rjQ] ljdkjhtehu ij rFkk lkekftdokfudh izksxzkeA

f}rh; o"kZ 800 560

r`rh; o"kZ 800 560

prqFkZ o"kZ 800 560

iape o"kZ 800 560

dqy 4000 2800

1-7-8 lkekftd vkfFkZd i;kZoj.kizLrkfor ifj;kstuk ds fØ;kfUorh gksus ls izR;{k ,oa vizR;{k jkstxkj ds volj feysxkA [kuuiV~Vs yht ij vkoafVr dh xbZ gSA [kuu dk;Z dkuwuh :i ls ekU; gksxk rFkk jkT; ds [ktkusesa Hkh o`f) djsxkA1-8 lkjka'kmijksDr fopkj foe'kZ ds i'pkr ;g dguk iw.kZ lkFkZZd gksxk fd ctjh [kuu ifj;kstuk ls{ks= dh ikfjfLFkfrdh ij fdlh izdkj dk nq"izHkko ugha iM+sxkA pwWfd ;g [kfut ¼ctjh½iquZHkfjr gS rFkk [kuu dk;Z dk dksbZ nq"izHkko] unh ds i;kZoj.k o ikfjfLFkfrdh ij ughaiM+sxkA[kfut ogu ds }kjk mRltZu dh jksdFkke gsrq mik; viuk;s tk;sxsA ljdkjh Ldwyksa] rFkkmfpr LFkkuksa ij xkaoks esa gfjr iV~Vh dk fodkl fd;k tkosA


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CHAPTER -1INTRODUCTION

1.1 PREAMBLEEvery anthropogenic activity has some impact on the environment. More often it is harmful to theenvironment than benign. However, mankind as it is developed today cannot live without taking upthese activities for his food, security and other needs. Consequently, there is a need to harmonizedevelopmental activities with the environmental concerns. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)is one of the tools available with the planners to achieve the above mentioned goal.It is desirable to ensure that the development options under consideration are sustainable. In doingso, environmental consequences must be characterized early in the project cycle and accounted for inthe project design.Law requires that every project proponent must take Environmental Clearance from Ministry ofEnvironment and Forests, New Delhi, before starting up any project. The environmental clearance isalso mandatory for the expansion, modernization or renewal projects. The conditions are applicableas per the MoEF guidelines and EIA notifications issued and amended time to time.There are many Acts/Rules & Notifications issued by MoEF, New Delhi for keeping theenvironment in and around project sites congenial for healthy/better standard of living. Few of themare mentioned below:

1. Environment (Protection) Act, 19862. Environment (Protection) Rules, 19863. Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 19744. Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 19815. Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, dated 27th January, 19946. Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, dated 14th September, 2006 and as

amended on 1st December 2009.As per the New EIA Notification dated 14 September, 2006, the mining project falls under category‘A’, project activity 1(a) (3). Therefore, this project requires Environmental clearance from MoEF,New Delhi. This mining project falls in category-A, as the total area of the project is 489.3965 ha.The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Environmental Management Plan for “Mining ofMinerals” as per the EIA Notification, 14th September 2006 has been prepared in accordance toTerms of Reference (TOR) issued by the Ministry of Environment & Forest vide their letter no.J-11015/227/2013-IA.II (M) Dated. 15.10.2013 and the Environmental Impact Assessment GuidanceManual published by MoEF for grant of environmental clearance with relevant project specific data.It is statutorily required to conduct Environmental Impact Assessment study for obtainingenvironmental clearance for proposed Mining Project.1.2 GENERAL INFORMATION OF MINESCrushed stone, gravel and sand are one of the largest non-fuel mineral commodities by tonnageproduced in Himachal Pradesh, supplying some of the most important construction materials.Further, average unit value of crushed stone, sand and gravel is one of the lowest of all mineralcommodities.This production of aggregate in a particular area is a function of the availability of natural resources,the size of population, the economy of the area and various developmental and infrastructural worksbeing undertaken in the area like road construction, hydro-electric projects etc. Further, being a lowvalue, high-volume mineral commodity, the prices are dramatically affected by transportation


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distances. If the distances increase, the transportation cost may increase much more than the cost ofthe aggregates.Although river bed deposits of sand stone & bajri form significant resource that is seasonallyreplenished, their excessive extraction may cause scouring and erosion of river and otherenvironmental problem. The extraction of river terrace deposits is alternative to riverbed mining.Substantial resources of sand and stone exists in river terrace beneath land assessed throughgeological/resource mapping and site exploration survey involving test pits, geophysical surveys, andsampling and laboratory studies.1.2.1 RIVER SAND MINING & ITS USESSand Mining is a process of the actual removal of sand from the foreshore including rivers, streamsand lakes. Sand is mined from beaches and inland dunes and dredged from river bed. The sand is dugup, the valuable minerals are separated in water by using their different density, and the remainingordinary sand is re-deposited. River sand is vital for human well-being and for sustenance of rivers.River sand is one of the world’s most plentiful resources (perhaps as much as 20% of the Earth’scrust is sand) and has the ability to replenish itself. As a resource, sand by definition is ‘a loose,incoherent mass of mineral materials and is a product of natural processes. These processes are thedisintegration of rocks and corals under the influence of weathering and abrasion.Sand has become a very important mineral for society due to its many uses mainly in Infrastructuralactivities. The role of sand is very vital with regards to the protection of the coastal environment. Itacts as a buffer against strong tidal waves and storm surges by reducing their impacts as they reachthe shoreline. Sand is also a habitat for crustacean species and other related marine organisms. Sandalso plays an important role in our tourism industry as it is an integral part of our beach attractions.1.3 IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT & PROJECT PROPONENTThe details of the project proponent are given below:a) Name of Applicant- Sh. Narottam Singh Jadaun

Address- 177, Vardhman Nagar,Hindaun City, District: Karauli, Rajasthan.

b) Status of Applicant- Individualc) Mineral which applicant intends to mine – Bajri (River Sand) as minor mineral from river bed.d) Period for which the mining lease is applied

Mining lease is given for a period of 05 years with effect from the date of registration by StateMining Department. Copy of LOI is enclosed as Annexure No.-2.

1.4 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT1.4.1 SIZE OF THE PROJECTThe total area of mine lease is 489.3965 Ha. (Including prohibited area) for mining of River Sandwith a production capacity of 2.81 Lac Ton/Year.1.4.2 LOCATION OF THE PROJECTThe site is situated at Tehsil & District Rajsamand and the lease area comes under followingvillages:-The area of mining lease fall in survey of India Topo sheet no. 45G/15, 16, 45K/4 and 45H/13 thegeographical location of the project is:-Latitude: 25000’20.6” N to 25013’33.7”NLongitude: 73049’26.6” E to 74000’28.2”E

Table 1.2 Brief Description of the ProjectS. No. Particulars Details

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B Size of project1. Mining Lease area 489.39652. Proposed Production capacity 2.81 LTPA

C Project Location3. Village As Above4. Tehsil Rajsamand5. District Rajsamand6. State Rajasthan7. Latitude 25000’20.6” N to 25013’33.7”N8. Longitude 73049’26.6” E to 74000’28.2” E9. Toposheet No. 45G/15, 16, 45K/4 and 45H/13

D Environmental Settings Details10 Nearest Town Rajsamand11 Nearest Highway NH-8 (Udipur to Ajmer)12 Nearest Railway Station Kankroli13 Nearest Airport Dabok, Udaipur (80 km)14 Ecological Sensitive Areas

(National Park, Wild LifeSanctuaries, Biosphere Reservesetc.)

Nil

15 Nearest River Banas, Gomati & Taleri16 Seismic Zone Zone II

E Cost DetailsTotal Project Cost Rs. 65 LacCost for Environmental ProtectionMeasures

Rs. 12.5 Lac

1.5 ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE PROCESSAs per the 14th September 2006 Notification of the MoEF, Mining Projects of ML area >50 ha areclassified as “Category- A” projects and the authority for approval of TOR & issue/rejectEnvironmental Clearance (EC) is Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC)/MoEF, New Delhi. TheEnvironmental Clearance process for the order as:STAGE (1) - SCOPING'Scoping' refers to the process by which the EAC determines detailed and comprehensive ToRaddressing all relevant environmental concerns for the preparation of an EIA report in respect of theproject or activity for which prior environmental clearance is sought. The EAC determines the ToRon the basis of information furnished in the prescribed application Form-1 including TOR proposedby the applicant, a site visit by a sub-group of EAC only if Considered necessary by the EAC, andany other information that may be available with the EAC.STAGE (2) -- PUBLIC CONSULTATION"Public consultation" refers to the process by which the concerns of local affected persons and otherswho have plausible stake in the environmental impact of the project or activity are ascertained with aview to taking into account all the material concerns in the project or activity design as appropriate.After completion of the public consultation, the applicant shall address all the material environmentalconcerns expressed during this process, and make appropriate changes in the final EIA and EMP.The final EIA report, so prepared, shall be submitted by the applicant to the concerned regulatory


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authority for appraisal. The applicant may alternatively submit a supplementary report to final EIAand EMP addressing all the concerns expressed during the public consultation.STAGE (3) - APPRAISALDetailed scrutiny by the EAC of the application and other document like the final EIA report,submitted by the applicant to the regulatory authority concerned for grant of EC.

Figure 1.3 Prior Environmental Clearance Process for Category-A project


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1.6 TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR)The application for TOR of the Proposed River Sand Mining located in Revenue villages, Tehsil andRajsamand, Rajasthan was submitted on dated 12.07.2013 and the same was considered in the 10th


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Reconstituted Committee of the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) meeting of MoEF scheduled on21st–23rd August, 2013 was accorded approval vide letter no. J-11015/227/2013-IA.II (M) dated.15.10.2013, copy is enclosed as Annexure No.-1.Compliance to the Terms of Reference (TOR) is given in Table 1.3.

Table-1.3 Compliance Terms of Reference (Tor)S. No. TOR Condition Compliance Status

1 Year-wise production details since 1994onwards should be given clearly stating thehighest production achieved in any one yearprior to 1994. It may also be categoricallyinformed whether there had been anyincrease in production after the EIANotification, 1994 coming into force w.r.tthe highest production achieved prior to1994.

The letter of Intent was granted in theyear March 2013, The production detailsafter the Supreme Court Judgment dated25.11.2013 giving permission for sandmining from January’ 2014 onwards isgiven below:-

S.No Month & Year Quantity1 Janurary 2014 104382 Februry 2014 44193 March 2014 22674 April 2014 16415 May 2014 24396 June 2014 74837 July 2014 27748 August 2014 90639 September 2014 515410 Octomber 2014 942211 November 2014 5916

2 A Copy of the document in support of thefact that the proponent is the rightful lesseeof the mine should be given.

LOI for Mining Lease for 489.3965 Haarea has been granted in favour ofNarrotam Singh Jadaun vide letter No. i-10¼2½[kku@xqzi&2@2013 dated 05-03-2013 and copy of the same is enclosed asAnnexure No.-2.

3 All documents including approved mineplan, EIA and public hearing should becompatible with one another in terms of themine lease area, production levels, wastegeneration and its management and miningtechnology and should be in the name of thelessee.

All documents including approved MinePlan, EIA and public hearing arecompatible with one another in terms ofthe production levels, waste generationand its management and miningtechnology.


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4 All corner coordinates of the mine leasearea, superimposed on a High ResolutionImagery/toposheet should be provided. Suchan Imagery of the proposed area shouldclearly show the land use and otherecological features of the study area (coreand buffer zone).

All corner coordinates of mine lease areaare superimposed on High ResolutionImagery/toposheet. (Detail is Given inFinal EIA/EMP report at Chapter: 4,Figure no.4.2.

5 Does the company have a well laid downEnvironment Policy approved by its Boardof Directors? If so, it may be spelt out in theEIA report with description of the prescribedoperating process/procedures to bring intofocus any infringement/deviation/violationof the environmental or forest norms/conditions? The hierarchical system oradministrative order of the Company to dealwith the environmental issues and forensuring compliance with the EC conditionsmay also be given. The system of reportingof non-compliances/violations ofenvironmental norms to the Board ofDirectors of the Company and/orshareholders or stakeholdersat large may also be detailed in the EIAreport.

The company through its well laid downEnvironmental Policy will bring intofocus anyinfringement/deviation/violation of theEnvironmental norms/conditions. Aftercommencement of the project in the area,project proponent would have developedor toestablish an environmental managementsystem of reporting of non-compliance/violation ofEnvironmental norms.Details given inChapter- 9 of REIA/EMP report andEnvironmental Policy enclosed asAnnexure No :17

6 Issues relating to Mine Safety, includingsubsidence study, blasting study etc. shouldbe detailed. The proposed safeguardmeasures in each case should also beprovided

No underground mining will be done,which may create subsidence problems.Mining will be done upto 3 m fromsurface or 1 m above water level,whichever is earlier. So, Slope study isnot necessary.No blasting is required. Proposed projectis opencast Mining.Issues relating to mine safety & Proposedsafeguard given in Chapter: 7 of FinalREIA/EMP Report.

7 The study area will comprise of 10 km zonearound the mine lease from lease peripheryand the data contained in the EIA such aswaste generation etc should be for the life ofthe mine/lease period.

The study area Comprise of 10 km zonefrom the periphery of the mining lease isgiven in Chapter: 4. No overburden andwaste is likely to be generated duringlease period.


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8 Land use of the study area delineating forestarea, agricultural land, grazing land, wildlifesanctuary, national park, migratory routes offauna, water bodies, human settlements andother ecological features should beindicated. Land use plan of the mine leasearea should be prepared to encompasspreoperational, operational and postoperational phases and submitted.

The land use of the study area showingforest, agriculture, grazing land is givenbelow:-

S.No

Category Area (Ha) Area (%)

1 Road 230.20 0.202 Rocky Area 1539.66 1.353 Quarry Area 2278.64 1.994 Water Body 1559.87 1.365 Forest Area 100.02 0.096 River 964.13 0.847 Settlements 4652.83 4.078 Agriculture

Land53400.95 46.68

9 Open ScrubLand

49683.32 43.43

Total 114409.63 100.0

There is one PF in Study area which is 9km away towards west direction frommine site.

9 Details of the land for any Over BurdenDumps outside the mine lease, such asextent of land area, distance from minelease, its land use, R&R issues, if any,should be given.

No overburden and Solid waste will begenerated from the proposed river sandmine.No R&R issues.

10 A Certificate from the Competent Authorityin the State Forest Department should beprovided, confirming the involvement offorest land, if any, in the project area. In theevent of any contrary claim by the ProjectProponent regarding the status of forests, thesite may be inspected by the State ForestDepartment along with the Regional Officeof the Ministry to ascertain the status offorests, based on which, the Certificate inthis regard as mentioned above be issued. Inall such cases, it would be desirable forrepresentative of the State ForestDepartment to assist the Expert AppraisalCommittees.

Not applicable as there is no forest landinvolved in project.

11 Status of forestry clearance for the broken uparea and virgin forestland involved in theProject including deposition of net presentvalue (NPV) and compensatory afforestation(CA) should be indicated. A copy of theforestry clearance should also be furnished.

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12 Implementation status of recognition offorest rights under the Scheduled Tribes andother Traditional Forest Dwellers(Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006should be indicated.

Not Applicable as there is no Forest landinvolved in the project.

13 The vegetation in the RF/PF areas in thestudy area, with necessary details, should begiven.

There is one PF in Study area which is 9km away towards West direction frommine site.

14 A study shall be got done to ascertain theimpact of the Mining Project on wildlife ofthe study area and details furnished. Impactof the project on the wildlife in thesurrounding and any other protected areaand accordingly detailed mitigativemeasures required, should be worked outwith cost implications and submitted.

There will be no significant impact on thesurrounding wild life due to the project.

15 Location of National Parks, Sanctuaries,Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife Corridors,Tiger/Elephant Reserves/Critically PollutedAreas/Aravalli (existing as well asproposed), if any, within 10 km of the minelease should be clearly indicated, supportedby a location map duly authenticated byChief Wildlife Warden. Necessaryclearance, as may be applicable to suchprojects due to proximity of the ecologicallysensitive areas as mentioned above, shouldbe obtained from the State WildlifeDepartment/Chief Wildlife Warden underthe Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and copyfurnished.

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16 A detailed biological study of the study area[core zone and buffer zone (10 km radius ofthe periphery of the mine lease)] shall becarried out. Details of flora and fauna, dulyauthenticated, separately for core and bufferzone should be furnished based on suchprimary field survey, clearly indicating theSchedule of the fauna present. In case of anyScheduled-I fauna found in the study area,the necessary plan for their conservationshould be prepared in consultation with StateForest and Wildlife Department and detailsfurnished. Necessary allocation of funds forimplementing the same should be made aspart of the project cost.

A detailed biological study for the studyarea [core and buffer zone (10 km radiusof the periphery of the mine lease)] hasbeen carried out in October-November &December, 2013, and the details are givenin point Chapter: 4.Indian peafowl Schedule-Ist & CommonLangaur Schedule- IInd are seen in studyarea.List of Flora & Fauna for core & BufferZone has been discussed in detail inconcern chapter of final REIA.

17 Proximity to Areas declared as ‘CriticallyPolluted’ or the Project areas likely to comeunder the ‘Aravali Range’, (attracting courtrestrictions for mining operations), shouldalso be indicated and where so required,clearance certifications from the prescribedAuthorities, such as the SPCB or StateMining Dept. Should be secured andfurnished to the effect that the proposedmining activities could be considered.

The project is not comes under Aravalihill ranges.

18 Similarly, for coastal Projects, A CRZ mapduly authenticated by one of the authorizedagencies demarcating LTL. HTL, CRZ area,location of the mine lease w.r.t CRZ, coastalfeatures such as mangroves, if any, shouldbe furnished. (Note: The Mining Projectsfalling under CRZ would also need to obtainapproval of the concerned Coastal ZoneManagement Authority).

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19 R&R Plan/compensation details for theProject Affected People (PAP) should befurnished. 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 weakersections of the society in the study area, aneed based sample survey, family-wise,should be undertaken to assess theirrequirements, and action programmesprepared and submitted accordingly,integrating the sectoral programmes of linedepartments of the State Government. It maybe clearly brought out whether the villagelocated in the mine lease area will be shiftedor not. The issues relating to shifting ofVillage including their R&R and socio-economic aspects should be discussed in thereport.

There is no habitation in the mine leasearea; hence there is no need of R&R Plan.

20 One season (non-monsoon) primary baselinedata on ambient air quality (PM10, PM2.5,SO2 and NOx), water quality, noise level,soil and flora and fauna shall be collectedand the AAQ and other data so compiledpresented date-wise in the EIA and EMPReport. Site-specific meteorological datashould also be collected. The location of themonitoring stations should be such as torepresent whole of the study area andjustified keeping in view the pre-dominantdownwind direction and location of sensitivereceptors. There should be at least onemonitoring station within 500 m of the minelease in the pre-dominant downwinddirection. The mineralogical composition ofPM10, PM2.5 particularly for free silica,should be given.

One season primary baseline data onambient air quality, water quality, noisequality, Soil quality & flora & Fauna(Post-Monsoon’2013, October-November- December’2013) has beencollected and mentioned in REIA/EMPreport in Chapter: 4.The summary of the data is given inChapter: 4. Monitoring locations aregiven as follows:-

S.No.

LocationDistance &

Direction fromproject Area

1. Janawad 5.2, NW2. Kankroli 0.3, West3. Dovra 5.1, North4. Sadri 5.1,South5. Rajyawas 0.2 South6. Sirori 1.8, E

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21 Air quality modeling should be carried outfor prediction of impact of the project on theair quality of the area. It should also takeinto account the impact of movement ofvehicles for transportation of mineral. Thedetails of the model used and inputparameters used for modeling should beprovided. The air quality contours may beshown on a location map clearly indicatingthe location of the site, location of sensitivereceptors, if any, and the habitation. Thewind roses showing pre-dominant winddirection may also be indicated on the map.

Air quality modeling has been carried outfor prediction of impact due to proposedproject activities on the present air qualityof the area as shown in Chapter: 4. TheWind rose diagram indicatingpredominant wind direction is shown inFigure 4.9 of Final EIA report. Therequired details are given in Chapter: 4.

22 The water requirement for the Project, itsavailability and source should be furnished.A detailed water balance should also beprovided. Fresh water requirement for theProject should be indicated.

The water requirement for the project is3.0 KLD which includes both for dustsuppression and for Domestic purpose.The details of water requirement aregiven in Chapter: 2.

23 Necessary clearance from the CompetentAuthority for drawl of requisite quantity ofwater for the Project should be provided.

Required water demand will be met fromTanker Water Supply. Hence, CGWAPermission is not required.

24 Description of water conservation measuresproposed to be adopted in the Project shouldbe given. Details of rainwater harvestingproposed in the Project, if any, should beprovided.

No water conservation measures havebeen proposed.No rain water harvesting is possible inML area.

25 Impact of the project on the water quality,both surface and groundwater should beassessed and necessary safeguard measures,if any required, should be provided.

There will be no significant impact onboth surface & ground water quality isexpected.

26 Based on actual monitored data, it mayclearly be shown whether working willintersect groundwater. Necessary data anddocumentation in this regard may beprovided. In case the working will intersectground water table, a detailed HydroGeological Study should be undertaken andReport furnished. Necessary permissionfrom Central Ground Water Authority forworking below ground water and forpumping of ground water should also beobtained and copy furnished.

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27 Details of any stream, seasonal or otherwise,passing through the lease area andmodification/diversion proposed, if any, andthe impact of the same on the hydrologyshould be brought out.

Mining will be carried itself in river bed,So no diversion/modification is proposed.

28 Information on site elevation, workingdepth, groundwater table etc. Should beprovided both in AMSL and bgl. Aschematic diagram may also be provided forthe same.

Site elevation 610-512 mslUltimate Working Depth 1-3 meterGround water table (Pre-Monsoon)

3.16- 20.99mbgl

Ground water table ( Post-Monsoon)

1.08- 13.31m bgl

29 A time bound Progressive GreenbeltDevelopment Plan shall be prepared in atabular form (indicating the linear andquantitative coverage, plant species and timeframe) and submitted, keeping in mind, thesame will have to be executed up front oncommencement of the project.

Greenbelt Development Plan is given inChapter: 9.

30 Impact on local transport infrastructure dueto the Project should be indicated. Projectedincrease in truck traffic as a result of theProject in the present road network(including those outside the Project area)should be worked out, indicating whether itis capable of handling the incremental load.Arrangement for improving theinfrastructure, if contemplated (includingaction to be taken by other agencies such asState Government should be covered.

The total extraction of sand will be 1000TPD. The loading capacity of a truck is20 ton hence 50 trucks will be used parday.The working hours will be 8 hrs./Day,every hour approx 6 truck will be move,So there will be no impact on localtransport infrastructure due to the project.

31 Details of the onsite shelter and facilities tobe provided to the mine workers should beincluded in the EIA report.

All basic facilities to mine workers willbe provided at site like shelter,washroom, first-aid, drinking water atmentioned in chapter: 7.

32 Conceptual post mining land use andReclamation and Restoration of mined outareas (with plans and with adequate numberof sections) should be given in the EIAreport.

There will be no Generation of OB/wastematerial. No backfilling has beenproposed in the excavated zone of river tosome extent will be replenished bysediment during rainy season.


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33 A time bound Progressive GreenbeltDevelopment Plan shall be prepared in atabular form (indicating the linear andquantitative coverage, plant species and timeframe) and submitted, keeping in mind, thesame will have to be executed up front oncommencement of the project. Phase-wiseplan of plantation and compensatoryafforestation should be charted clearlyindicating the area to be covered underplantation and the species to be planted. Thedetails of plantation already done should begiven.

Greenbelt Development Plan is given inChapter: 9.

34 Occupational Health impacts of the Projectshould be anticipated and the proposedpreventive measures spelt out in detail.Details of pre-placement medicalexamination and periodical medicalexamination schedules should beincorporated in the EMP.

No such occupational health hazard isanticipated still worker will be providedface mask and ear plugs.Detail is given Final EIA/ EMP report.

35 Public health implications of the Project andrelated activities for the population in theimpact zone should be systematicallyevaluated and the proposed remedialmeasures should be detailed along withbudgetary allocations.

Proposed remedial measures and detailalong with budgetary allocation for publichealth is given in Chapter: 9.

36 Measures of socio economic significanceand influence to the local communityproposed to be provided by the ProjectProponent should be indicated. As far aspossible, quantitative dimensions may begiven with time frames for implementation.

There is no habitation in proposed projectsite hence no local community will beinfluenced.River sand mining will increasesinfrastructure work and facilities that willhelp in generating employment,transportation.Directly around 23 workers will beadopted in mining.Details of community welfare activities tobe done for the local community, alongwith proposed budget are given inChapter: 5 of FEIA/EMP Report.


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37 Detailed environmental management plan tomitigate the environmental impacts which,should inter-alia include the impacts ofchange of land use, loss of agricultural andgrazing land, if any, occupational healthimpacts besides other impacts specific to theproposed Project.

Environmental Management plan is givenin Chapter: 9.

38 Public hearing points raised andcommitment of the project proponent on thesame along with time bound action plan toimplement the same should be provided andalso incorporated in the final EIA/EMPReport of the Project.

Public hearing points and commitmenthas been incorporated in Chapter: 7 inFinal EIA/EMP Report.

39 Details of litigation pending against theproject, if any, with direction/order passedby any Court of Law against the projectshould be given.

No litigation pending against the projectin any Court of Law to the best of ourknowledge.

40 The cost of the project (capital cost andrecurring cost) as well as the cost towardsimplementation of EMP should clearly bespelt out.

Capital cost for the Proposed project:Rs.65 Lac.Cost for EMP: Rs. 12.5 LacThe same has been incorporated inChapter: 9 of EIA/EMP Report.

41 Details of replenishment studies. Details of replenishment of river sand aregiven in Chapter: 5.

42 Details of Transportation of mined outmaterials as per the Indian Road Congressfor both the ways (loaded as well asunloaded trucks) load and its impact onEnvironment.

Details of Transportation of mined outmaterials as per the Indian Road Congressfor both the ways (loaded as well asunloaded trucks) load and its impact onEnvironment are given in Chapter: 5.

43 Proper species specific Conservation planfor Schedule–I and II species.

Given in Chapter: 4 of Final EIA/EMPreport, point no. 4.12.

44 Impact of mining on plankton No plankton was found in study perioddue to absence of water in river.

45 Details of mining activity to be providedw.r.t. Block Wise/Calendar wise/Zonal wise,as the mine lease area having a long stretch.

Given in Chapter: 2 of Final EIA/EMPreport in point no. 2.9.

46 Details of Gradient of river bed to beprovided.

Given in Chapter: 5 of Final EIA/EMPreport in point no. 5.1.4.

47 Details of excavation schedule & sequentialmining plan.

Given in Chapter: 2 of Final EIA/EMPreport in point no. 2.9.

48 The Mining Plan shall be prepared carefully,dividing lease area into manageable blocksto ensure scientific and systematic mining ofminor minerals.

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49 The base line data shall be collected so as torepresent the whole mine lease area.

Base line data has been collected whichrepresent whole mine lease area. Detail ofthe same is given in Chapter: 4.

1.7 POST ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE MONITORINGEnvironmental Monitoring Program shall be implemented for the proposed mining operations in postenvironmental clearance phase also.Environmental monitoring program include:(i) Environmental surveillance(ii) Analysis & interpretation of data(iii)Preparation 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 proponent.Monitoring report will be directly sent to the regulatory authorities. The monitoring data generatedon routine basis shall serve as tools for:

Environmental status of the area Performance of the environmental protection measures Overall effectiveness of EMP. The monitoring program also includes the action

Plan in case of emergency, so that appropriate measure may be taken.1.8 GENERIC STRUCTURE OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENTDOCUMENTAs per the EIA guidance manual prepared by Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI),Hyderabad, The mining sector manual consists of eleven chapters, which correspond to the genericstructure given as per EIA notification 2006, as amended December - 2009. Based on this manual,the generic structure of the report is as follows:CHAPTER: 1INTRODUCTIONThis chapter contains the general information on the mining of minerals, major sources ofenvironmental impacts in respect of mining projects and details of environmental clearance process.CHAPTER: 2 PROJECT DESCRIPTIONSIn this chapter the proponent should also furnish detailed description of the proposed project, such asthe type of the project, need for the project, project location, layout, project activities duringconstruction and operational phases, capacity of the project, project operation i.e., land availability,utilities (power and water supply) and infrastructure facilities such as roads, railways, housing andother requirements. The project implementation schedule, estimated cost of development as well asoperation etc. are also included in this chapter.CHAPTER: 3 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES (TECHNOLOGY AND SITE)This chapter gives details of various alternatives both in respect of location of site and technologiesto be deployed, in case the initial scoping exercise considers such a need.CHAPTER: 4 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENTThis chapter should cover baseline data of the project area and study area based on the data collectedduring the study period.CHAPTER: 5 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ASSESSMENT ANDMITIGATION MEASURESThis chapter describes the anticipated impacts on the environment and mitigation measures. Themethod of assessment of impacts including studies carried out, modeling techniques adopted toassess the impacts where pertinent should be elaborated in this chapter. It should give the details of


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the impacts on the baseline parameters, during pre-operational & operational phases and suggests themitigation measures to be implemented by the project proponent.CHAPTER: 6 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMThis chapter should cover the planned environmental monitoring program. It should also include thetechnical aspects of monitoring the effectiveness of mitigation measures.CHAPTER: 7 ADDITIONAL STUDIESThis chapter should cover the details of the additional studies required in addition to those specifiedin the TOR and which are necessary to cater to more specific issues applicable to the particularproject.CHAPTER: 8 PROJECT BENEFITSThis chapter should cover the benefits accruing to the locality, neighborhood, region and nation as awhole. It should bring out details of benefits by way of improvements in the physical infrastructure,social infrastructure, employment potential and other tangible benefits due to the proposed project.CHAPTER: 9 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLANThis chapter should comprehensively present the Environmental Management Plan (EMP), whichincludes the administrative and technical setup, summary matrix of EMP, the cost involved toimplement the EMP, both during the construction and operational phase and provisions madetowards the same in the cost estimates of project construction and operation. This chapter alsodescribes the proposed post-monitoring scheme as well as interorganizational arrangements foreffective implementation of the mitigation measures.

CHAPTER: 10 SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONSThis chapter gives the summary of the full EIA report condensed to ten A-4 size pages at themaximum. It should provide the overall justification for implementation of the project and shouldexplain how the adverse effects have been mitigated.CHAPTER: 11 DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTSThis chapter should include the names of the consultants engaged with their brief resume and natureof consultancy rendered.

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CHAPTER –2PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1 GENERAL INTRODUCTIONSand is naturally occurring granular material composed of finely divide rock and mineral particles.The composition of sand is highly variable, depending upon the composition of rock and its sources.The second most common type of sand is calcium carbonate, for example aragonita, which hasmostly been created, over the past half billion years, by various forms of life, like coral and shelfish.It is, for example, the primary form of sand apparent in areas where reefs have dominated theecosystem for millions of years like the Carribbean.

Figure 2.1 A Scene of River Sand


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The most common constituent of sand, in inland continental settings and non-tropical coastalsettings, is silica (silicon dioxide, or SiO2), usually in the form of quartz, which, because of itschemical inertness and considerable hardness, is the most common mineral resistant to weathering.Quarrying of river sand, it is true, is an important economic activity in the country with Bajri(River Sand) forming a crucial raw material for the infrastructural development and for theconstruction industry but excessive in-stream sand and gravel mining causes the degradation ofrivers. In-stream mining lowers the stream bottom of rivers which may lead to bank erosion.Depletion of sand in the streambed and along coastal areas causes the deepening of rivers whichmay result in destruction of aquatic and riparian habitats as well. Extraction o f alluvial material asalready mentioned from within or near a streambed has a direct impact on the stream’s physicalhabitat characteristics.DMG, Rajasthan awarded the river sand mine lease area 489.3965 Ha lies in tehsil and district-Rajsamand covering 14 villages. In the Tehsil rivers are as follows: Banas, Gomati and Taleri. Asper approved mine plan 2.81 LPTA river sand will be excavated.2.2 GEOLOGY OF THE AREARajsamand district is located in the southern part of Rajasthan State and extends between Northlatitudes 24°43’32” and 26°1’36” and East longitudes 73°28’30” and 74°28’55”. The districtcomprises of 7 Tehsils namely, Bhim, Amet, Deogarh, Kumbhalgarh, Rajsamand, Railmagra,Nathdwara. It covers an area of 4768.10 Sq. kms. It is bounded in the South and South West byUdaipur district, in the East and South East by Bhilwara and Chittorgarh district, in the North byAjmer district and in the West by Pali district. Rajsamand district with the area of 4768 sq km covers1.39 percent of total area of state and is divided into 7 Tehsils and 7 blocks. The district head quarter


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Rajsamand is 80 kilometers from Udaipur and is well connected by road and meter gauge line ofWestern Railway.The oldest formation exposed in the area belongs to Bhilwara super group of Archean age. TheNorthern, Central and Western part of the district are occupied by the younger formations ofAravalli super group and Delhi super group of Proterozoic age. Quaternary and recent alluviumoverlies most of the formations in isolated pockets, along river courses and in shallow depressions2.2.1 REGIONAL GEOLOGYThe district comprises rocks of Bhilwara Super group, Aravali Super group, Railo Series and DelhiSuper Group The geological succession of rocks is as given below:

Intrusive Erinpura granite and gneisses.Kumbhalgarh Group Calc-gneisses, calc-Schist, marble,

Schist, migmatites, gneisses, quartzites etc.Delhi Super group

Gogunda Group Quartzites, interbedded schist withsubordinate impure calcareousmetasediments.

Intrusive Synorogenic granite & gneisses, Rikhabdev ultramafic suite.Jharol Group 54 Phyllite,chlorite -schist, arnet-mica schist,

calc- schist with marble etc.

Nathdwara Group Phyllite, calcareous phyllite, intercalatry bandsof dolomite / calcitic marble.

Aravalli Bari Lake Group Meta volcanics, conglomerate, arkose,quartzite, phyllite, schist, dolomite etc.

Udaipur Group Phyllite, graywacke, mica-schist, quartzite,limestone and dolomite

Super group Debari Group Conglomerates, arkose, quartzite, phyllite,dolomite, limestone, chert & carbonaceous phyllites.Undifferentiated granites, basic sills/ dykes.

Pre- Aravallis Intrusives Unthala - Gingla granites.Mangalwar Complex Lasaria & Sarada Migmatites,

Composite gneisses, mica schist, etc2.2.2 LOCAL GEOLOGYLease area comprises from three river mainly Gomti, Banas and Taleri river. Banas is originatedfrom Khamnor hills area and runs in strike of SW to NE other one Gomti is started from Kumbalgarhhills and Rajsamand Lake is the destination of this river. Both rivers are flowing parallel to eachother.Most part of the both river has been eroded by running river water and exposure of boulders ofquartzite, BGC and amphibolites may be seen in all over lease area but in some places the rocks arecovered with thick formation of river sand which is appropriate for Bajri (river sand) mining. TheNW and SW part of the district near Nathdwara, Khamnor, Tantol and Khedi are occupied bygneisses and schist of Mangalwar complex of banded gneiss complex. In the NW of Nathdwara theserocks are overlain by NE-SW trending rocks of Pur Banera group which are more or less calcareousfacies rocks. Further eastwards rocks of Delhi Super Group are found. These trend NE-SW in North


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and swing to NW-SE in the Southern part of the district. These meta sediments are intruded by theGneiss Schist which is found all along with Delhi Super Group of rocks. The rocks belonging toAjabgarh group represented by quartzite Amphibolite are observed near Kumbhalgarh. In the Easternpart of this river some outcrop of quartzite and amphibolites can be seen at the basement of GomatiRiver. Western part of lease area showing presence of some pegmetites, quartz feldspar and marblein vicinity area of the Banas River.2.2.3 RIVER SANDSediments of less than 1.0 mm size are predominantly deposited in the riverbed by flood watersduring rainy season. There is no perfect classification between Bajri (River Sand) and Silt. Theyhave been deposited in a mixed state. As usual the large sixe sediments deposited at the bottom andthe smaller sizes are deposited at the top, on the eages/flanks of the river bed.However during the course of shifting of the course towards East about five hundred years back, siltwas deposited on top in thicker layers upto 3.0 meter in some cases underline by about 6-15 mt ofRiver Sand.2.2.4 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF MINERALThe size of sediments varies from 1 mm to about 3 mm and is not uniform. The grains in the all size,small or large are rounded to sub rounded in shape. The colour of Bajri (River Sand) is grayish fineto course grained. Bajri (River Sand) weathered particles of feldspethic rocks of granitic compositionwith mixture of silica and other accessories minerals.2.2.5 ORIGIN AND CONTROL OF MINERALIZATIONThe sediments are river borne and have been formed as a result of weathering process of feldspethicrock of granitic composition. Running river is main agent responsible for weathering it is significantat the time of rainy season and generates a huge quantity of Bajri (River Sand) which deposited at thebottom of the river. The entire riverbed has ample quantity of Bajri (River Sand) of uniform grade.The size of sediments decrease towards the end of flow of river i.e. towards the river banks.2.3 LOCATION DETAILThe proposed project is located at Tehsil & District Rajsamand. The lease area lies on the river of 14revenue villages situated in Tehsil & district Rajsamand. The area of mining lease fall in Survey ofIndia Topo sheet no. 45G/15, 16, 45K/4, 45H/13. The lease area comprises of Govt. land. Thegeographical location of the project is-Longitude - 73049’26.6”E to 74000’28.2”ELatitude - 25000’20.6” N to 25013’33.7”N

Figure 2.2 Location Map


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Figure 2.3 River Sand Mining Area


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Table 2.1 Villages Covering Lease AreaName of Village Khasra No. Area (in Bigha)Nogama 152,181,349,826,827 318.00Emri 1/1,1/2,1/3,1/4,17/5,17/6,18,19,21,22/1,22/3,27 87.00Bhatoli 3 85.00Amloi 614 132.00Mohi 2471,2688,2735,2746,2886,3505,3621,2906,3189,

4297,4379,4553,4555,4320,4732830.05

1. Pipli acharyan 775, 1542, 1558, 1560, 1562, 3108/3, 3123, 3124,3192/3108, 3547/3189, 3598/3192, 3606/3191,3610/3192, 3609/3192, 3612/3193, 3635/3192

693.09

Barliya 619/8,620/2,621/5 449.18


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Chhapar kheri 559,560,742/715 238.03Khatamala 1,142,143,489 72.02Dhanyala 265,1156 114.05Ummedpura 364,369/364 32.06Karera 777,1092 161.11Deviyo ka merda 738,1049/738,1050/738 14.06Arawara 125,669,986,856,1173,1291/668 245.09

Total Area ( Bigha) 3024.14Total Lease area in Hect. 489.3965

2.3.1 INFRASTRUCTURE2.3.1.1 NEAREST NATIONAL HIGHWAYLease area well connected with link road Bhatoli to Arawara connected to N.H. - 8 Udaipur to AjmerRoad.2.3.1.2 NEAREST RAILWAY STATIONThe nearest railway station is Kankroli about 01 km away from Lease Area.2.3.1.2 NEAREST AIRPORTThe nearest airport is in Dabok, Udaipur 80 km away from the Lease Area.2.4 IMPORTANCE TO THE COUNTRY AND REGIONIndia is a developing country which required large infrastructure development. Sand, Stone and Bajrimine are important source of raw materials for Infrastructure. Hence, considering the demand ofSand, Stone and Bajri & sufficient availability in the area, it is very much necessary to have Sand,Stone and Bajri projects to sustain Infrastructure project as well as household requirement in the areaand to provide employment opportunities to the locals.2.5 EXPLORATIONThe rivers borne sediment are deposited all along the river bed and are very well exposed on thesurface. Moreover these sediments accumulated/replenished every year during rainy season by floodwaters to almost the same level depending on the intensity of rains on the upstream side. Adequatequantity of River Sand reserve is available for meeting consumer demand.2.5.1 SYNTHESIS OF EXPLORATIONAt present mining of River Sand is doing by local people with permission of government in someareas. On the basis of local geology and information gathered from the mining lease area and nearbyarea.2.5.2 ESTIMATION OF RESERVERiver sediments (River Sand) have been deposited/mineralized in the form of stratified deposit.Mineralization is found in the entire river bed. The River Sand is brought by flood waters fromupstream side and naturally deposited when the water current in the river slows down. Parameters forreserve estimation:Following parameters are considered for reserve estimationa) Shape, size, width and depth extension of mineral as conceived on the geological plan and

section.b) Bulk density of the Bajri (River Sand) is taken as 1.40.c) Based on geological cross section the actual width and thickness is taken in to consideration.d) Reserves only in proved category are calculated to a depth of 3.0 Mt. in river bed since mining

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Volumetric method is adopted for calculating reserves of River Sand. Reserves are estimation on thebasis of established width, thickness, and stoke length based on influence of the mineralizedformation in the river bed and where good inferences are available only such area are considered forreserve estimation. The depth is considered upto 3.0m as although working is permitted upto 3.0 mdepth in the riverbed.Reserve calculation- Area in sq. mt. x Thickness of Sand x Bulk DensityProved Reserve as per UNFC code (111)Total reserve – 32477340 Tonnes

(a) Blocked reserve as per UNFC code (211 & 122)(b) Total mining lease area – 489.3965 Ha.(c) Water bodies- 2 Ha.(d) Mining Prohibited area (Shamsan, Anicut, open well, roads, bridge) =17 Ha.(e) Exposure of basement rock- 60 Ha.(f) Total mineable area- 410 Ha.(g) Total Estimated Minable reserves- 172.20 Lac Tonnes

2.6 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL SPECIFICATIONThe Bajri (River Sand) is of two grades i.e. fine and coarse Bajri (River Sand) and used for differentpurpose as tabulated below:

Table 2.2 Grade & uses of SandType of River Sand Grade Uses

Low grade River Sand SiO2 up to 85%Fe2O3 up to 2.75 %

Building materials of low cost use

High Grade River Sand SiO2 up to 98%Fe2O3 up to 0.5 %

Building of medium and high class use

2.7 USE OF MINERALBajri (River Sand) will be useful for construction in different size fraction varying from fine Bajri(River Sand) to coarse Bajri (River Sand) of 6mm size.The Bajri (River Sand) is generally used as fine and coarse Bajri (River Sand) for variousconstruction purposes.2.8 METHOD OF MININGThe mining process is opencast semi-mechanized river bed mining of minor minerals. Drilling andblasting is not required as the material is soft in nature. As per MMCR rules 1986 extraction islimited to 3.0 m depth only from the surface area when River bed is dry. Entire stretch of the leasearea is around 50.0km long has been divided in to five blocks only for mining operation supervisionmanagement and safety.Mineral will be removed in 3.0 m layer only forming one bench. Bench will advance from SouthWest to North East direction in the river. Height of bench will be 3.0 mt. Light weight excavatorswill be deployed for extraction. Mineral will be loaded in trucks of 20 tones capacity trucks andequipment, earth movers will be on hire basis.

Figure 2.4 Process Flow Diagram for River Sand Mining

River Sand Area Removal of River sand

River sand excavation up to depth of3 mt by excavators

River sand loaded onTruck/dumpers


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2.9 DETAIL OF MINING ACTIVITY TO BE PROVIDED W.R.T BLOCK WISE/CALENDAR WISE/ ZONAL WISE, AS THE MINE LEASE AREA HAVING A LONGSTRETCHLease has been allotted for a period of 5 years. Lease area consists of 489.3965 hectare in khasra of14 villages in a stretch of 50.0 km. it is proposed to work 05 Blocks as per the detail given as below:Production programmed = 50 trucks/dayCapacity of Truck is 20 tons/dayTotal production= 50 x 20 = 1000 tons/day

Table 2.3(a) Five Years proposed production details (In Block -A)Year Area in Sq. Mtr. Thickness Volume (Cum) Sp./Gravity Mineral in ton1st 13400 3 Mtr. 40200 1.4 562802nd 13400 3 Mtr. 40200 1.4 562803rd 13400 3 Mtr. 40200 1.4 562804th 13400 3 Mtr. 40200 1.4 562805th 13400 3 Mtr. 40200 1.4 56280

Table 2.3 (b) Five Years proposed production details (In Block -B)Year Area in Sq. Mtr. Thickness Volume (Cum) Sp./Gravity Mineral in ton1st 13400 3 Mtr. 40200 1.4 562802nd 13400 3 Mtr. 40200 1.4 562803rd 13400 3 Mtr. 40200 1.4 562804th 13400 3 Mtr. 40200 1.4 562805th 13400 3 Mtr. 40200 1.4 56280

Table 2.3 (c) Five Years proposed production details (In Block -C)Year Area in Sq. Mtr. Thickness Volume (Cum) Sp./Gravity Mineral in ton1st 13400 3 Mtr. 40200 1.4 562802nd 13400 3 Mtr. 40200 1.4 562803rd 13400 3 Mtr. 40200 1.4 562804th 13400 3 Mtr. 40200 1.4 562805th 13400 3 Mtr. 40200 1.4 56280

Table 2.3 (d) Five Years proposed production details (In Block -D)Year Area in Sq. Mtr. Thickness Volume (Cum) Sp./Gravity Mineral in ton1st 13400 3 Mtr. 40200 1.4 562802nd 13400 3 Mtr. 40200 1.4 562803rd 13400 3 Mtr. 40200 1.4 562804th 13400 3 Mtr. 40200 1.4 562805th 13400 3 Mtr. 40200 1.4 56280

Table 2.3 (e) Five Years proposed production details (In Block -E)Year Area in Sq. Mtr. Thickness Volume (Cum) Sp./Gravity Mineral in ton1st 13400 3 Mtr. 40200 1.4 562802nd 13400 3 Mtr. 40200 1.4 56280


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3rd 13400 3 Mtr. 40200 1.4 562804th 13400 3 Mtr. 40200 1.4 562805th 13400 3 Mtr. 40200 1.4 56280

2.10 GENERAL FEATURES2.10.1 MINE DRAINAGEThe ground water in this area gets intersected at a depth of more than 20m bgl in riverbed more than15m near the river. No work shall be carried out below the water level.VEHICULAR TRAFFIC DENSITYThe total extraction of sand will be 1000 TPD. The loading capacity of a truck is 20 ton hence 50trucks will be used par day. So there will be no impact on local transport infrastructure due to theproject.The Highway has traffic density less than 6 trucks per hour. On these Highway trucks/trolleys plyregularly and these will easily accommodate additional dumper/tippers per hour.TRAFFIC LOAD:Total production per year: 2.81 LacTotal production = 25 x 40 = 1000 tons/dayProduction: 125 Ton/HourTotal working day: 280Production programmed is 50 trucks/dayCapacity of truck is 20 tons2.10.2 POWER REQUIREMENTNo power will be required as the work will be done only day time.

2.10.3 WATER REQUIREMENTThe total water demand for the proposed project will be 3.0 KLD. Required water will be met fromTanker Water Supply.

Table 2.4 Water Requirement

S. No. ActivitiesAverage Demand

(M3/Day)Peak demand

(M3/Day)1. Mine

a. Drilling and sprayingb. Dust suppressionc. Equipment/Vehicle washingd. Pit head bathe. Drinking water at mine site

---0.25------0.75

---0.50------1.5

2. Township Drinking Not Applicable Not Applicable3. Crushing/Screening Dust

Suppressiona. Roadb. Ore Stack

Not Applicable Not Applicable

4. Green Belt* 2 25. Ore beneficiation (if any) Not Applicable Not Applicable

Figure 2.5 Water Balance

Total Water Demand 3 KLD

For Drinking Water /Domestic Use0.75 KLD

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2.10.5 MINING MACHINERYAll the mining machinery will be used belongs to contractor on hire basis. The mining will be donewith the help of. Excavators, front end loaders, dumpers, etc. Following equipment is proposed to bedeployed for the desired production.

Table 2.5 List of machineryS. No. Name of machinery Capacity Nos.

1 Excavators 0.9 to 1.2 m3 52 Tippers/Trucks 20 tonnes 503 Water Tank 4000 Ltr. 54 Pay Loder JCB - 55 Light vehicles - 1

2.10.6 WORKSHOPMining will be semi mechanized so there is essential requirement of a work shop where loading andhaulage machineries and equipment will be repair and maintained for regular and smooth working.2.10.7 FIRST–AID FACILITYA first aid box with all necessary medicines will be kept all the times in the office building andnearby significant working areas for use as and when required2.11 MANPOWER REQUIREMENTSManpower will be about 23 persons as per the detail given below:

Table 2.6 Employment DetailS. No. Category Numbers

1 Manager- 1st or 2nd Class 12 Safety Officer/ Assistant 13 Mine foreman 14 Mine Mate 55 Semi Skilled personnel 56 Un skilled personnel 10

Total 23

2.12 PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULEEfforts are being made to obtain all the statutory permissions of the mine. Mine lease has beengranted with effective from agreement after obtaining Environmental Cleareance for a period of 5years. The commencement of production with proposed capacity of 2.81 LTPA will start soon after


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obtaining Environmental Clearance from MoE&F, New Delhi followed by CTE & CTO Fromconcern SPCB.

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CHAPTER- 3ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES (Technologies & Sites)

3.1 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVE SITE

Alternative sites are not selected as the proposed project is site specific.

3.2 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGIES

Different methods of mining have been developed since mining had been started. With the

development of the new technologies many advanced method have been adopted, yielding more

extraction and least impacts on various environmental aspects such as land, air, water, noise,

biodiversity. A well-known mitigating measure applied at various locations around the world is

selecting sand mining method which will cause the least environmental damage. Conventionally the

River Sand mining is carried out manually but in the present time semi- mechanized mining and

pollution free mining method should be adopted. Mining methods should be adopted to facilitate the

replenishment of the excavated pits during rainy season. Different methods of mining are as below:-

3.2.1 OPEN CAST MINING METHOD

River Sand Mining proves beyond doubt that semi-mechanized mining method are most economical,

environmentally friendly and safe.In spite of handling of large volume of River Sand the mine has no

or negligible adverse impact on environment hence environment and ecology of the area remains

undisturbed. Mining of the river sand does not require blasting or drilling as the mineral is loose in

nature. It is also known as surface mining method.

3.2.2 UNDERGROUND MINING METHOD

Being a loose material, no underground mining is possible.

3.3 SELECTION OF MINING METHODOLOGY

After the complete analysis of the technologies and the nature of the material to be extracted, mining

will be done by semi mechanized open cast method, using light weight excavator sand directly

loading of minerals in trucks and tractors. This is one of the most eco-friendly methods to minimize

the impact of the mining on surrounding environment.

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CHAPTER–4DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

4.1 INTRODUCTIONA regional background to the baseline data is being presented at the very onset, which will help inbetter appreciation of micro-level field data, generated on several environmental and ecologicalattributes of the study area. The base line status of the project environment is described section wisefor better understanding of the broad-spectrum conditions. The baseline environment qualityrepresents the background environmental scenario of various environmental components such as air,noise, land, ecological and socio-economic status of the study area. Field monitoring studies toevaluate the base line status of the project site were carried out covering October, November andDecember-2013 in compliance with CPCB guidelines. The key plan for detailed EnvironmentalBaseline study is finalized based on standard guidelines of MoEF and CPCB. The local topographyand meteorological conditions of the study area are taken into consideration while preparing the keyplan.4.2 STUDY AREAThe study area is taken in accordance with the provisions of sector specific EIA guidance manual forMining of Minerals manual published by Ministry of Environment and Forests, during 2010.Thestudy area for the proposed sand mining is as follows: The proposed project area (Mine lease area) is considered as ‘Core Zone’ 10 km. radius from the boundary limits of the mine lease area is considered as ‘Buffer Zone’

Table 4.1 Study Area at a GlanceS. No. Particulars Details

GENERAL1 Village Village details enclosed as Annexure No.-32 Tehsil Rajsamand3 District Rajsamand4 State Rajasthan5 Latitude 25000’20.6” N to 25013’33.7”N6 Longitude 73049’26.6” E to 74000’28.2”E7 Toposheet No. 45G/15, 16, 45K/4 and 45H/13

DEMOGRAPHY (Within 10 Km Radius Of The Project)8 Total population 1009409 Scheduled Castes 1431810 Scheduled Tribes 1526511 Literacy Rate 54.07%12 Workers 4543313 Total household 20579

CLIMATOLOGY (During Study Period)14 Temperature (C) 7.6- 34.6

15 Dominant Wind Direction NE to SW16 Rainfall 0.00 mm

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B. Sound Level MeterC. Water Level IndicatorD. GPS

Apart from collecting samples of air, water and soil from representative sampling points given inproceeding sections, the data were collected by the field team through interaction with a largenumber of local inhabitants of the study area and different Government departments/agencies. Thisprovided an excellent opportunity to the members of the field team for obtaining clear scenario of theexisting environment of the study area.In order to assess impacts of project activities on assisting physical biological and socialEnvironment it is necessary to collect information on following parameters:May be given according to priority and the importance of parameters specific to the project

1. Land Environment2. Water Environment3. Meteorology4. Air Environment5. Noise Environment6. Biological Environment7. Socio-economic Environment

To achieve these objectives, our team monitored the above said environmental parameters withincore and buffer zone (10 km. radial distance) from the project site in accordance with the Guidelinesfor EIA issued by the Ministry of Environment & Forests, Govt. of India.

Table 4.2 Test Methodology for Environmental Monitoring and Testing

S. No. Parameter Test Method Range Instrument usedModel and Make of

instrument

01 PM10 &

IS 5182 (Part-23)2006,Gravimetric

CPCB Guidelines forAmbient AirMonitoring

5 to 1000µg/m3

RDS (RespirableDust Sampler)

APM 460BL (Envirotech)

02 PM2.5

Gravimetric CPCBGuidelines forAmbient AirMonitoring

5 to 1000µg/m3

FPMAPM 550

FPMAPM 550

( Envirotech)

03 SO2IS 5182 (Part-II)2001,Reaff.2006

5 to 100µg/m3 Gas sampler

APM411 (Envirotech)AAS109 (Ecotech)

04 NOxIS 5182 (Part-VI)

20066.0 to 100

µg/m3 Gas samplerAPM411 (Envirotech)

AAS109 (Ecotech)05 CO IS 5182: Part-10 0-100 mg/m3 -- --

06 NoiseIS 9876 – 1981andmanufactures Manual

30 –130dB(A)

Sound LevelMeter

SLM 100 (Envirotech)

07Drinking Water

TestingIS 10500:2012, IS3025 Various Parts

- - -

08 Soil Testing

Ref: Soil ChemicalAnalysis by M.L.

JacksonFlame Photometry

- - -


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Figure 4.1 Topo Graphical Map of Study Area

4.4 LAND ENVIRONMENTLand Cover is the physical material at the surface of the earth (it include grass, asphalt, trees, bareground, water, etc.) whereas Land use is the human use of land. Land Use involves the managementand modification of natural environment or wilderness into built environment such as fields,pastures, and settlements. It has also been defined as "the arrangements, activities and inputs peopleundertake in a certain land cover type to produce, change or maintain it".Studies on land use aspects of eco-system play an imperative role in identifying susceptible issuesand to take appropriate action to uphold ecological equilibrium in the region. The main objective ofthis section is to provide a baseline status of the study area covering 10-km radius around the mining


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lease so that temporal changes due to the mining activities on the surroundings can be assessed infuture.4.4.1 OBJECTIVEThe Objectives of Land Use Studies Area To develop land use & land cover map using land coordinates of the project area. To identify and mark important basic features according to primary and secondary data.

To suggest measures for conservation and sustainable use of land.4.4.2 METHODOLOGY Preliminary/Primary Data Collection of the Study Area.

Satellite data procurement from NRSC Hyderabad. Secondary Data Collection from Authorized Bodies. Survey of India Toposheet (SOI) 45G/15, 16, 45K/4 and 45H/13 on 1:50,000 scale

Cadastral/Khasra Map GPS Coordinates of Mining Lease area

Processing of satellite data using ERDAS Imagine 9.2 and prepare the land use &land covermaps (e.g. Forest, agriculture, settlements, wasteland, water bodies etc.) by digital imageprocessing (dip) techniques.

Geo-Referencing of the Survey of India Toposheet Geo-Referencing of Satellite Imagery with the help of Geo-Referenced Toposheets Enhancement of the Satellite Imagery

Base Map Layer Creation (Roads, Railway, Village Names and others Secondary data etc.) Data Analysis and Classification using Digital Interpretation Techniques.

Ground Truth Studies or Field Verification. Error Fixing / Reclassification Final Map Generation

Recommendation4.4.3 LAND USE/LAND COVER STUDYLand use pattern of villages surrounding the mining lease is shown in table 4.3. & land use/landcover map of study area is shown as figure 4.2.

Table 4.3 Land use

S.No.

RangeTotal

Village

TotalArea

(In Hect.)

ForestArea

TotalIrrigated

Area

UnIrrigated

Area

Culturablewaste

Area NotAvailable forCultivation

1Villagesof Core

Area14

7380(20.54)

0 1108 2120 2876 1276

2Villagesof Buffer

Area65

28537(79.46)

54 2967 7251 12791 5470

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(0.15) (11.35) (26.19) (43.62) (18.78)

Table 4.4 Land use /Land Cover Area DistributionS. No. Class Area (Hectare) Area (%)

1 Road 230.20 0.202 Rocky Area 1539.66 1.353 Quarry Area 2278.64 1.994 Water Body/Water Logged Area 1559.87 1.365 Forest Area 100.02 0.096 River 964.13 0.847 Settlements 4652.83 4.078 Agriculture Land 53400.95 46.689 Open Scrub Land 49683.32 43.43

Total 114409.63 100.0

Figure 4.2 Land Use/Land Cover Map


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Flow Chart of Visual Interpretation for Land Use/Land Cover Mapping


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4.4.4TOPOGRAPHYThe proposed area is a river bed which is gentle slope. The elevation in the area varies from 610mRL to 512 mRL. The surrounding area is devoid of any thick vegetation except for patchedagricultural lands. The alluvial ground surface overlying river sand some distance away from the


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river bed is under cultivation. River is non Perennial River and it turns only in rainy season andalmost dry in summer.

Slope RatioHighest elevation 610 mRLLowest elevation 512 mRL

Difference 610-512= 98 mRL

River Length 50 KM

Slope Ratio 1.96 m

Figure 4.3 Slope Map

4.5 PHYSIOGRAPHIC & DRAINAGE PATTERNRajsamand district consists of monotonously rolling topography interacted by shallow valleys.Towards the western part of the district, Aravalli hills, a series of ridges run diagonally in thedirection of NE and SW. The highest portion of Aravallis occurs south of Kailwara nearKumbhalgarh fort (25°08’ & 73°35’) with an altitude of 1293 m above msl. A typical gneissic plain


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bearing irregularly carved of gneisses and granites without any alluvium cover is observed to thehighest altitude of above 600 m amsl. The Central and Eastern part of the district is relatively plainarea forming the foot hill part of Aravalli ranges. This plain gently slopes towards the East and NorthEast. In the higher and more rugged part towards the Western side alluvium is scanty where as in theEastern flank the alluvium is more continuous and reasonably thick.The ground water in this area gets intersected at a depth of more than 25m bgl in riverbed more than25m near the river. No work shall be carried out below the water level. As such there shall be noneed for any pumping operations. A drain on the up- slope side of pit will be made so that rainwaterdoes not go into pit during mining. No water problems are envisaged during the five years of leaseperiod since the workings will not go deep.

Figure 4.4 Drainage Map of River Sand Mining Area


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Figure 4.5 Soil Map


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4.5.1 SOIL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE AREAThe soils of the district vary from sandy loam in Bhim, Deogarh & Amet blocks to heavy clay inKumbhalgerh block. The types of soil occurriag in the district are classified as follows: Type of SoilName of block Sandy loam Bhim, Deogarh, Amet Clay loam Rajsamand, Relmagra, KhamnerHeavy clay Kumbhalgarh.The loam soil can support almost all crops. Clay loam is suitable for cultivation of Wheat, Barley,Maize, Cotton, Suger cane, Jawar etc. crops like Bajra, Moong, Moth, Guar, Ground nut, tiI etc. canbe grown on Sandy loam soils. Wheat, sugarcane and rice are the main crops of clay soils. Broadly,the Northern, Southern and Eastern part of the district possesses loam, foot hill soils and black cottonsoil with moderate run off, where as in the Western part of the district lithosols and regosols of hillsand rocky outcrops having very high run off are prevalent. Soil infiltration rate varied from 0.6 cm/hrto 4.2 cm. hr while the average infiltration rate was found to be 2.35 cm/hr. The cumulative depth towhich vertical infiltration took place varied from 3.6 to 16.2 cm by which time, constant infiltrationrate was also achieved.


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Soil map of river sand mining study area is shown as figure 4.5.The information regarding soil environment has been collected from various secondary sources andalso through soil quality analysis of soil samples collected from the study area. For studying soilquality of the region six samples were collected to assess the existing soil conditions in and aroundthe project area. The soil sampling locations are presented in the below Table-4.5.

Table 4.5 Description of Soil, Air, Water & Noise Sampling LocationsS.

No.Location Distance & Direction

from project Area1 Janawad 5.2, NW2 Kankroli (Near Govt. School) 0.3, West3 Dovra (Near Govt. School) 5.1, North4 Sadri 5.1,South5 Rajyawas 0.2 South6 Sirori 1.8, E7 Rajsamand Lake (Only for Surface Water

SW)0.15, North

The present study on the soil quality establishes the baseline characteristics and identifies theincremental concentrations if any, due to the proposed project. The objective of the sampling is:

To determine the baseline soil characteristics of the study area; To determine the impact of proposed activity on soil characteristics; and

To determine the impact on soils more importantly from agricultural productivity point of view.The soil sample was collected from three different depths viz. 30 cm, 60 cm and 90 cm. The sampleswas then packed in a polythene plastic bag and sealed. The sample from six different depths washomogenized and then was analyzed. The soil sampling locations are depicted in the below figure4.6.4.5.2 BASELINE SOIL STATUSSoil quality of the study area is one of the important components of the environment. Soil samplesfrom villages located in the study area were collected as per methodology specified in BIS to makethem representative and analyzed for physico- chemical analysis. The soil analysis result is presentedin Table-4.6.

Figure 4.6 Topo Graphical Map Showing Sampling Locations


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Table 4.6 Soil Analysis ResultsS.

No.Parameters

TESTMETHOD

UNIT Janawad Kankroli Dovra Sadri Rajyawas Sirori


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1. pH(1:5suspension)

IS:2720(Part-26)

- 8.36 8.41 8.43 8.40 8.46 8.36

2. ElectricalConductivity at25OC

IS:2720(Part-21)

µS/cm 235 241 244 241 247 236

3. Calcium (as Ca) STP/SOIL mg/kg 1264 1268 1271 1268 1274 12634. Magnesium(as

Mg)STP/SOIL mg/kg 88.26 88.30 88.33 88.30 88.36 88.25

5. Sodium (as Na) STP/SOIL mg/kg 159.1 158.6 158.9 158.6 159.2 158.16. Potassium(as K) STP/SOIL mg/kg 82.0 81.6 81.8 81.5 82.1 81.17. Water holding

CapacitySTP/SOIL % by mass 38.56 38.60 38.63 38.60 38.66 38.55

8. Porosity STP/SOIL % by mass 28.35 28.40 28.42 28.39 28.45 28.359. Sand STP/SOIL % by mass 66.62 66.66 66.69 66.66 66.72 66.6110. Clay STP/SOIL % by mass 4.13 4.17 4.20 4.17 4.23 4.1211. Silt STP/SOIL % by mass 29.15 29.17 29.21 29.18 29.24 29.1212. Cation Exchange

CapacitySTP/SOIL Meq/100gm 5.10 5.13 5.16 5.13 5.19 5.08

13. SodiumAbsorption Ratio

STP/SOIL - 3.61 3.64 3.67 3.64 3.70 3.59

14. Nitrogen STP/SOIL % by mass 0.065 0.068 0.071 0.068 0.074 0.06315. Phosphorus(P2O5) STP/SOIL mg/kg 11.63 11.65 11.70 11.67 11.73 11.6216. Zinc (Zn) STP/SOIL mg/kg 4.85 4.89 4.92 4.89 4.95 4.8417. Bulk Density STP/SOIL gm /cc 1.456 1.459 1.463 1.460 1.466 1.45518. Organic Matter STP/SOIL % by Mass 0.44 0.48 0.51 0.48 0.54 0.43

RESULTSSamples collected from identified locations indicate pH value ranging from 8.36 to 8.46, whichshows that the soil is alkaline in nature. Organic Matter ranges from 0.43% to 0.54% in the soilsamples.4.6 SEISMICITY & FLOOD HAZARD ZONE OF AREARajsamand District lies in low damage risk zone II. The area is less prone to earthquakes as it islocated on comparatively stable geological plains based on evaluation of the available earthquakezone information. Figure 4.7 depicts the earthquake zones of Rajasthan. Figure 4.8 shows floodprone zones of the Rajsamand district.

Figure 4.7 Seismic Zone in Rajasthan


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Figure 4.8 Location Map of Flood Prone Area of Rajasthan

4.7 WATER ENVIRONMENT4.7.1 GROUND WATERThe general water table depth of the aquifers in the study area varies 3.16 – 20.99 (pre-monsoon) and1.08 – 13.31m (post-monsoon). The water level fluctuations in these aquifers vary between 2.08 to7.68 m. Fig. 4.9 showing the depth of water level of Rajsamand District.4.7.2 GROUND WATER QUALITYSelected water quality parameters of ground water resources within 10-km radius of the study areahave been studied for assessing the hydrological environment to evaluate anticipated impact of the


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proposed mine. Understanding the water quality is essential in the preparation of EnvironmentalImpact statement. It also assists to identify critical issues in a view to suggest appropriate mitigationmeasures for implementation.The purpose of this study is to:

I. Assess the water quality characteristics for critical parameters;II. Evaluate the impacts on agricultural productivity, habitat conditions, recreational resources and

aesthetics in the vicinity; andIII. Predict the likely impacts on water quality due to the project and related activities.

Figure 4.9 Depth to water level Map of Rajsamand

4.7.3 METHODOLOGYReconnaissance survey was undertaken and monitoring locations were finalized based on thefollowing aspects: Drainage pattern of the regional area; Location of residential areas representing different activities/likely impact areas; and

Areas representing the existing baseline environment.Six groundwater and one surfacewater samples were collected in the study area were examined forphysico-chemical parameters. The samples were collected and analyzed as per the proceduresspecified in 'Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and wastewater' published by AmericanPublic Health Association (APHA).4.7.4 WATER SAMPLING LOCATIONSGround water samples were collected as grab samples and were analyzed for various parameters.The analyzed results were compared with the standards for drinking water as per IS: 10500. Thewater sampling locations are shown in Table-4.5 and are depicted in Figure- 4.6.4.7.5 PRESENTATION OF RESULTSGroundwater & surface water samples have been considered in and around the proposed mine sitewithin the periphery of 10 km taking in to account the various uses, these water resources are put to.The results of water samples are presented in Table-4.7.

Table 4.7 Water Analysis Results


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Parameter

Requirement

(Desirable Limit)(As per

BIS10500:20

12)

Permissiblelimit in

the Absenceof Alternatesource (As

per BIS10500:2012)

Location and Source of Water Sample

Kankroli

(GW1)

Janawad

(GW2)

Sadri(GW3)

Rajyawas

(GW4)

Sirori(GW5)

Dovra(GW6)

Rajsamand Lake(SW 1)

Colour 5 15 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0

Odour Agreeable AgreeableAgreea

bleAgreea

bleAgreea

bleAgreea

bleAgreea

bleAgreea

bleAgreeabl

e

Taste Agreeable -Agreea

bleAgreea

bleAgreea

bleAgreea

bleAgreea

bleAgreea

bleAgreeabl

e

Turbidity 1 5 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0

pH value 6.5-8.5 - 7.62 7.59 7.56 7.62 7.59 7.64 7.54Total

dissolvesolid (TDS)

500 2000 188 182 184 190 192 247.0 1371.0

Aluminum (as Al)

0.03 0.2 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL

TotalAmmoni

a0.5

NoRelaxation

BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL

Anionicsurface

Detergents(as

MBAS)


Barium(as Ba)

0.7 NoRelaxation


Boron(as B)

0.5 1.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1

Calcium(as Ca)

75 200 17.63 16.89 17.35 17.74 16.87 18.46 96.82

Chloramines (as

Cl2)4.0

NoRelaxation


Chloride(as Cl)

250 1000 48.97 49.22 50.12 51.48 52.28 55.42 375.73

Copper(as Cu)

0.05 1.5 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05

Fluoride(as F)

1.0 1.5 0.163 0.183 0.179 0.184 0.190 0.203 01.380

FreeResidualChlorine


Iron (asFe)

0.3No

Relaxation0.179 0.181 0.174 0.180 0.178 0.190 0.26

Magnesium (asMg)

30 100 6.785 6.294 6.378 6.639 6.679 6.862 43.75

Manganese (asMn)


Nitrate(as NO3)

45No

Relaxation4.49 4.72 4.53 4.634 4.581 4.473 19.63

Selenium(as Se)

0.01No

Relaxation<0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

Silver (asAg)

0.1No

RelaxationBDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL


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Sulphate(as SO4)

200 400 17.57 17.57 17.26 17.75 17.69 16.97 108.25

Sulphide(as H2S)

0.05No


Alkalinity ( as Ca

CO3)200 600 55.24 56.39 56.74 57.16 58.07 60.23 472.89

TotalHardness

(asCaCO3)

200 600 71.17 73.48 73.69 74.27 74.84 75.47 493.16

Zinc (asZn)

5.0 15 0.326 0.384 0.392 0.415 0.363 0.395 1.73

Cadmium (asCd)

0.003No


Cyanide(as CN)

0.05No


Lead ( asPb)

0.01No


Mercury(as Hg)

0.001No


Nickel(as Ni)

0.02No


Arsenic(as As)


TotalChromium (as Cr)

0.05No


ColiformBacteria

Absent/100ml

-- Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent

E.ColiAbsent/1

00ml-- Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent

4.7.6 RESULTSThe analysis results indicate that the pH ranges from 7.54 to 7.64 of study area.The TDS (TotalDissolved Solids) was found in the range 182 mg/L to 1371mg/ L. It is seen that the physico-chemical analysis of other parameters like Chloride, Calcium, Magnesium, Nitrate and Fluoride werefound within desirable limit of IS (10500:2012).4.8 METEOROLOGYThe meteorological data helps for appropriate interpretation of the baseline status of the study area aswell as for input into prediction models to evaluate air quality dispersion. Chronological data onmeteorological parameters also plays an important role in identifying the general meteorologicalregime of the region. For the Study area, India Meteorological Department (IMD) broadly dividesthe year into four seasons given below:

Table 4.8 Four Seasons Divided By IMDSeason MonthsWinter January to February

Pre-monsoon March to MayMonsoon June to September

Post Monsoon October to December

4.8.1 METEOROLOGICAL DATA RECORDED AT PROPOSED PROJECT SITEMeteorology plays a vital role in affecting the dispersion of pollutants. Since meteorological factorsshow wide fluctuations with time, meaningful interpretations can be drawn only from long-term


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reliable data. The source of such data is the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), whichmaintains a network of meteorological stations at several important locations.4.8.2 METEOROLOGICAL DATAThe data recorded near mine site for the study period October-November-December (2013) aresummarized in Table 4.9.

Table 4.9 Micro Meteorological Data of the Site

Month Temp (°C) Relative Humidity (%) Rainfall(in mm)

Average windspeed (m/s)

Max. Min. 08:30 hrs. 17:30 hrs

October 2013 34.6. 15.8 49-68 % 19-33% 0.0 1.18

November 2013 30.6 10.1 56-82% 24-37% 0.0 1.31

December 2013 29.9 7.6 30-85% 19-70% 0.0 1.23

Source: Data Recorded during Study

Percentage frequencies of wind in 16 directions have been computed from the recorded data duringthe study period (October-December, 2013) for 24 hourly intervals to plot wind rose. Fig – 4.10represents the wind pattern of the study period.4.8.3 WIND PATTERN DURING THE STUDY PERIODThe overall predominant wind direction during study period was observed towards North East. Thewind rose diagram for the study period given below:

Figure 4.10 Wind Rose Diagram


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Table 4.10 Wind Class Frequency DistributionS.No.

Directions / Wind Classes(m/s)

0.5 -2.1

2.1 -3.6

3.6 -5.7

5.7 -8.8

8.8 -11.1

>=11.1

Total(%)

1 348.75 - 11.25 2.63158 4.69417 1.4936 0 0 0 5.618492 11.25 - 33.75 2.20484 2.20484 0.92461 0 0 0 3.398283 33.75 - 56.25 1.4936 2.48933 0.21337 0.07112 0 0 2.718624 56.25 - 78.75 0.64011 2.77383 0.56899 0.14225 0 0 2.6285 78.75 - 101.25 0.56899 2.56046 0.85349 0.14225 0 0 2.6286 101.25 - 123.75 0.07112 0.92461 0.07112 0 0 0 0.679667 123.75 - 146.25 0.35562 0.2845 0 0 0 0 0.407798 146.25 - 168.75 0.14225 0.14225 0 0 0 0 0.181249 168.75 - 191.25 0.2845 0.21337 0 0 0 0 0.3171710 191.25 - 213.75 0.21337 0.14225 0 0 0 0 0.2265511 213.75 - 236.25 0.2845 0.42674 0 0 0 0 0.453112 236.25 - 258.75 0.21337 0.14225 0 0 0 0 0.2265513 258.75 - 281.25 0.2845 0.49787 0.2845 0 0 0 0.6796614 281.25 - 303.75 0.21337 0.2845 0.14225 0 0 0 0.4077915 303.75 - 326.25 0.85349 0.2845 0.2845 0 0 0 0.9062116 326.25 - 348.75 0.35562 0.2845 0 0 0 0 0.40779

Sub-Total 6.88718 11.6901 3.08111 0.22655 0 0 21.8849Calms 41.8215

Missing/Incomplete 36.2936Total 100

Figure 4.11 Wind Class Frequency Distribution


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4.9 AIR ENVIRONMENT4.9.1 AIR QUALITYThe ambient air quality with respect to the study zone of 10 km radius around the mine site forms thebaseline information. The various sources of air pollution in the region are dust rising from unpavedroads, domestic fuel burning, vehicular traffic, agricultural activities, etc. The prime objective ofbaseline air quality monitoring is to assess existing air quality of the area. This will also be useful inassessing the conformity to standards of the ambient air quality as per standards during the mineoperations.The baseline status of the ambient air quality has been assessed through scientifically designedambient air quality network. The design of monitoring network in the air quality surveillanceprogram has been based on the following considerations: Meteorological conditions. Topography of the study area.

Likely impact area.4.9.2 AMBIENT AIR MONITORINGAmbient air monitoring was carried out on monthly basis in the surrounding areas of the mine site toassess the ambient air quality at the source. To know the ambient air quality at a larger distance i.e.in the study area of 10 km radius, air quality survey has been conducted at 7 locations over a periodof three months of October, November and December-2013. Major air pollutants viz. ParticulateMatter (PM10 and PM2.5), Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), representing the basic airpollutants in the region were identified for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring (AAQM).The prime objective of the baseline air monitoring was to evaluate the existing air quality of the area.This will also be useful for assessing the conformity to standards of the ambient air quality duringthe operation of the proposed mine.This section describes the selection of sampling locations, methodology adopted for sampling,analytical techniques and frequency of sampling.4.9.2.1 METHODOLOGY ADOPTED FOR AIR QUALITY SURVEY


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The baseline status of the air quality in the study area has been assessed through a scientificallydesigned ambient air quality monitoring network. The design of monitoring network in the airquality surveillance program has been based on the following considerations: Meteorological conditions on synoptic scale;

Topography of the study area; Representatives of regional background air quality for obtaining baseline status; and

Representatives of likely impact areas.Ambient Air Quality Monitoring (AAQM) stations were set up at 6 locations with due considerationto the above mentioned points. Table-4.5 gives the details of environmental setting around eachmonitoring station and their distances with reference to the proposed site. The monitoring locationsare depicted in Figure–4.6.4.9.2.2 FREQUENCY AND PARAMETERS FOR SAMPLINGAmbient air quality monitoring has been carried out with a frequency of two days per week at alllocations covering one complete season except monsoon (CPCB guidelines). The ambient air qualityparameters along with their frequency of sampling are given in Table-4.11.

Table No.-4.11 Monitored Parameters and Frequency of SamplingParameter Sampling FrequencyPM10 and PM2.5 24 hourly sample twice a week for a season except monsoonSulphur dioxide (SO2) 24 hourly sample twice a week for a season except monsoonOxides of Nitrogen (NOX) 24 hourly sample twice a week for a season except monsoonCO 1 hourly sample twice a week for a season except monsoon

4.9.2.3 INSTRUMENTS USED FOR SAMPLINGRespirable dust samplers (RDS) were used for monitoring of Particulate Matter PM10, PM2.5 andgaseous pollutants like SO2 and NOx.4.9.2.4 SAMPLING AND ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUESSampling and analysis was done as per guidelines issued by CPCB/ MoEF. The techniques used forambient air quality monitoring and technical protocols are given in Table-4.12.

Table-4.12 Techniques Used For Ambient Air Quality MonitoringS. No. Parameters Technique Technical Protocol1. PM10 Respirable Dust Sampler

(Gravimetric Method)IS-5182(Part-IV)

2. Sulphur Dioxide Modified West and Gaeke IS-5182(Part-II)3. Nitrogen Oxide Jacob & Hochhelser IS-5182(Part-VI)

Table 4.13 (a) Summary of the Air Monitoring Result

LocationPM10 PM2.5 SO2

Max. Min. Avg. Max. Min. Avg. Max. Min. Avg.Janawad (NearGovt. Bus Stand)

67.84 58.47 63.54 47.59 36.82 42.20 13.47 7.21 10.56

Kankroli (NearGovt. School)

64.84 54.1 59.38 45.63 35.06 40.34 14.48 7.18 10.64

Dovra (Near Govt.School)

63.48 54.96 59.09 43.87 34.49 39.18 13.58 6.19 9.34

Sadri 63.64 55.74 59.85 43.73 35.28 39.50 13.37 6.94 10.07


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Rajyawas 64.6 56.91 60.48 43.84 36.97 40.41 14.04 6.94 10.19Sirori 63.93 54.86 59.90 43.85 35.97 39.91 13.74 6.24 10.05

Table 4.13(b) Summary of the Air Monitoring Result

LocationNO2 CO

Max. Min. Avg Max. Min. AvgJanawad (Near Govt. Bus Stand) 25.73 17.48 21.01 0.55 0.38 0.47

Kankroli (Near Govt. School) 25.96 16.32 21.11 0.55 0.38 0.46Dovra (Near Govt. School) 43.69 33.84 37.92 0.52 0.38 0.46Sadri 23.52 17.72 20.40 0.52 0.38 0.44Rajyawas 44.27 36.43 40.21 0.53 0.37 0.44Sirori 43.86 35.08 39.33 0.53 0.38 0.45

4.9.2.5 RESULTSAmbient Air Quality Monitoring reveals that the concentrations of PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NO2 & CO forall the 6 AAQM stations were found within prescribed Limit. Ambient Air Quality Monitoringreveals that the concentrations of PM10 and PM2.5 for all the 6 AAQM stations were betweenrespectively 54.1 to 67.84μg/m3 and 34.49 to 47.59μg/m3. As far as the gaseous pollutants SO2 andNO2 are concerned, the prescribed CPCB limit of 80μg/m3 has never surpassed at any station. Theconcentrations of SO2 were in range of 6.19 to 14.48μg/m3. The concentrations of NO2 were in rangeof 16.32 to 44.27μg/m3.The Concentration of CO were in range of 0.37 to 0.55mg/m3.

4.10 MINERALOGICAL COMPOSITION FOR PM10

RSPM is “defined as the component of inhaled respirable dust small enough to reach the pulmonaryor alveolar region of the lung”.

Table 4.14 Mineralogical composition of PM10, Post Monsoon season 2013

LocationFree Silica µg/m3

Min. Max. AvgJanawad (Near Govt. Bus Stand) 33.91 42.73 38.32Kankroli (Near Govt. School) 30.29 39.55 34.92Dovra (Near Govt. School) 30.77 38.72 34.745Sadri 33.9 58.27 46.085Rajyawas 32.43 39.40 35.92Sirori 30.72 38.99 34.86

4.11 NOISE ENVIRONMENT4.11.1 NOISE ANALYSIS WITHIN THE STUDY AREAA preliminary reconnaissance survey has been undertaken to identify the major noise generatingsources in the area. Noise at different noise generating sources has been identified based on theresidential, industrial and commercial activities in the area.The noise monitoring has been conducted for determination of noise levels at 6 locations coveringboth core and buffer zones in the study area. The noise levels at each location were recorded for 24-hrs. The environment setting of each noise monitoring location is given in Table- 4.5 and shown inFigure-4.6.4.11.2 METHOD OF MONITORING


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Sound Pressure Levels (SPL) measurements were recorded at six locations. The readings were takenfor every hour for 24-hrs. The day noise levels have been monitored during 6 am to 10 pm and nightnoise levels during 10 pm to 6 am at all the locations.Measured noise level displayed as a function of time provides a useful scheme for describing theacoustical climate of a community. Noise levels recorded at each station are computed for equivalentnoise levels. Equivalent noise level is a single number descriptor for describing time varying noiselevels. The equivalent noise level is defined as mathematically

10Log1/T Σ (10Ln/10)WhereL = sound pressure level a function of time dB (A)T = Time interval of observations

Noise levels during the night time generally drop, therefore to compute Equivalent noise levels forthe night time, noise levels are increased by 10 dB (A) as the night time high noise levels are judgedmore annoying compared to the day time.

Table-4.15 Statistical Analysis Results of Ambient Noise Monitoring

LocationNoise Level dB(A)

Day Equivalent (L

day)Night Equivalent (L Night)

Janawad (Near Govt. Bus Stand) 62.5 51.8Kankroli (Near Govt. School) 47.7 46.9Dovra (Near Govt. School) 48.9 38.3Sadri 42.3 33.1Rajyawas 45.9 35.2Sirori 62.7 51.3

4.11.3 OBSERVATIONS OF RESULTSA). DAY TIME NOISE LEVELS (LDAY)The daytime (Lday) noise levels at all the locations are observed in the range of 42.3 dB (A) to62.5dB (A).B). NIGHT TIME NOISE LEVELS (L NIGHT)The night time (L night) noise levels at all the locations was observed to be in the range of 33.1dB (A)to 51.8dB (A).The maximum noise level (day time) of 62.5 dB (A) was observed at Janawad (Near Govt. Bus Stand)

and the minimum noise level (night time) of 33.1 dB (A) was observed at Sadri during the studyperiod.4.12 BIOLOGICAL ASPECTSPlant and animal communities are indicators of the environment. They respond not only to oneenvironmental factor but also to an interactive group of factors. These communities influence andreact sensitively to change in the balance of environmental stresses. Depletion of biodiversity ismainly due to intense anthropogenic pressure owing to “Population Explosion” mainly for expansionof agriculture, over grazing and illicit felling, shifting cultivation, development activities likeirrigation, construction of hydro-electric dams, road construction including mining activities – allleading to dysgenic selection. Rational use of the resources is therefore; quite important in themanagement of biodiversity, the habitat, species and gene pools prevalent in an area, because once itis lost, it becomes an uphill task to reverse the process. Therefore, a detailed knowledge of thediversity of the area definitely helps in managing the area properly following suitable practices.


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The biological study of the area has been conducted in order to understand the ecological status ofthe existing flora and fauna to generate baseline information and evaluate the probable impacts onthe biological environment.Following Flora and Fauna are found in the Core Zone of the study area as follows:

Table 4.16 (a) List of the Trees in Core Zone of the study areaS. No Vernacular Name Scientific name Family

1 Neem Azadirachta indica Meliaceae2 Dhak Butea monosperma Fabaceae (Papilionaceae)3 Gulmohar Delonix regia Caesalpiniaceae4 Imli Tamarindus indica Fabaceae (Leguminosae)5 Jungal jalebi Pithecellobium dulce Fabaceae6 Safeda/

SugandhapatraEucalyptus globolus Myrtaceae

7 Babool Acacia nilotica Fabaceae (Mimosoideae)8 Ardu Ailanthus excelsa Simaroubaceae9 Bargad Ficus benghalensis Moraceae10 Pipal Ficus religiosa Moraceae11 Kankera Maytenus emarginata Celastraceae12 Shahtoot Morus alba Moraceae13 Khajoor Phoenix sylvestris Arecaceae (Palmae)14 Ashok Polyalthia longifolia Annonaceae15 Karanj Pongamia pinnata Fabaceae (Papilionaceae)16 Khejri Prosopis cineraria Mimosaceae17 Rohida Tecomella undulata Bignoniaceae18 Ber Ziziphus mauritiana Rhamnaceae

Table 4.16 (b) List of the Herbs & ShrubsS. No Vernacular Name Scientific name Family

1 Akanda Calotropis procera R.Br. Asclepidiaceae2 Adulsa, Adhatoda zeylanica Medic. Acanthaceae3 Karonda Carissa spinarum L. Apocynaceae4 Kali Mehndi Tridax procumbens L. Asteraceae5 Gheekumari Aloe vera (L.) Burm.f. Liliaceae6 Gokhru Tribulus terrestris Linn. Zygeophyllaceae7 Jungli Bhindi Abelmoschus manihot (L.)

Medicns.Malvaceae

Table 4.16 © List of the GrassesS. No Name of the grass Botanical Name Family

1 Jhuhi ghas Alysicarpus monilifer Fabaceae

2 Jangli-jowar Sorghum halepense Poaceae

FAUNATable 4.17 (a) List of the Avifauna

S. No. Vernacular Name Scientific name Family Schedule1 Red-wattled

lapwingVanellus cinereus Charadriidae No mention


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2 House crow Corvus splendens Corvidae Schedule V3 Indian robin Saxicoloided fulicata Turdinae No mention4 House sparrow Passer domesticus Passerinae Schedule IV5 Indian peafowl Pavo cristatus Phasianidae Schedule I6 Red Collared dove Streptopelia

tranquebaricaColumbidae Schedule IV

7 Red-wattledlapwing

Vanellus cinereus Charadriidae No mention

Table 4.17 (b) List of the Mammals

S.No.

Common Name Scientific Name FamilyStatus in Wildlife(Protection) Act-1972

1 Common Langur Presbytis entellus Cercopithecidae Schedule II2 Blue Bull or Nilgai Boselaphus tragocamelus Bovidae Schedule III

3Five striped palm

SquirrelFunambulus pennanti Sciuridae Schedule IV

4 Common House Rat Rattus rattus Muridae Schedule V

Table 4.17 © List of the Reptiles

S.No.

Common Name Scientific Name FamilyStatus in Wildlife(Protection) Act-

19721 Common House Gecko Hemidactylus frenatus Gekkonidae No mention2 Oriental Garden Lizard Calotes versicolor Agamidae No mention3 Yellow-Bellied House

GeckoHemidactylus

flaviviridisAgamidae No mention

4 GirgitCommon garden lizard

Calotesversicolor

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Flora and Fauna are found in the Buffer Zone of the study areaTable 4.18 (a) List of Trees in Buffer Zone of the study area

S. No Vernacular Name Scientific name Family1 Neem Azadirachta indica Meliaceae2 Dhak Butea monosperma Fabaceae (Papilionaceae)3 Gulmohar Delonix regia Caesalpiniaceae4 Imli Tamarindus indica Fabaceae (Leguminosae)5 Jungal jalebi Pithecellobium dulce Fabaceae6 Safeda/ Sugandhapatra Eucalyptus globolus Myrtaceae7 Babool Acacia nilotica Fabaceae (Mimosoideae)8 Ardu Ailanthus excelsa Simaroubaceae9 Bargad Ficus benghalensis Moraceae10 Pipal Ficus religiosa Moraceae11 Kankera Maytenus emarginata Celastraceae12 Shahtoot Morus alba Moraceae


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13 Khajoor Phoenix sylvestris Arecaceae (Palmae)14 Ashok Polyalthia longifolia Annonaceae15 Karanj Pongamia pinnata Fabaceae (Papilionaceae)16 Khejari Prosopis cineraria Mimosaceae17 Imli Tamarindus indica Fabaceae (Leguminosae)18 Rohida Tecomella undulata Bignoniaceae19 Ber Ziziphus mauritiana Rhamnaceae

Table 4.18 (b) List of the Herbs & Shrubs

S. NO.VERNACULAR

NAMESCIENTIFIC NAME FAMILY

1 Thor Euphorbia nivulia Ham. Euphorbiaceae2 Thor Euphoribia royleana Beiss. Euphorbiaceae3 Tulsi Ocimum sanctum L. Labiatae4 Ratanjyot Jatropha curcas L. Euphorbiaceae5 Dathur Datura metal Linn. Solanaceae6 Dudhi Euphorbia hirta L. Euphorbiaceae7 Patha Alycarpus hamosus Edgew. Papilionaceae8 Ber Zizyphus oenoplia (L.) Miller Rhamnaceae9 Marod phali Helicteres isora Linn. Sterculiaceae10 Mehndi Lawsonia inermis Linn. Lythraceae11 Nimboo Citrus limonum Rutaceae

Table 4.18 © List of ClimbersS. No Vernacular Name Scientific name Family

1 Gudbel Viscum orientale Wild. Loranthaceae.2 Dudhi bel Ichnocarpus frutescens (Linn) B.Br. Apocynaceae.3 Satavari Asparagus racemosus Willd. Liliaceae4 Huaka bel Aristolochia bracteata Retz. Aristolochiaceae

Table 4.18 (d) List of the GrassesS. No. Vernacular Name Botanical Name Family

1 Dab Impereta ylindrical Linn. Poaceae2 Dub Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. Poaceae3 Lapala Aristida depressa Betz. Poaceae4 Baman Chloris dolichostachys Linn. Poaceae

FAUNATable 4.19 (a) List of the Avifauna

S. No. Vernacular Name Scientific name Family Schedule1 Rock Pigeon Columba livia Columbidae Schedule IV2 Red Collared dove Streptopelia tranquebarica Columbidae Schedule IV3 House crow Corvus splendens Corvidae Schedule V4 House sparrow Passer domesticus Passerinae Schedule IV5 Koel Eudynamys scolopacea Cuculidae


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6 Myna Common Acridotheres tristis Starnidae Schedule IV7 Tailor bird Orthotomus sutorius Cisticolidae8 Indian great owl Bubo bubo Strigidae9 Weaver bird common Ploceus phillippinus Ploceidae

10Black backedwoodpecker

Chrysocolaptes pondiceria Picidae Schedule IV

Table 4.19 (b) List of the ReptilesS. No. Vernacular Name Scientific name Family Schedule

1 Common gaden lizard Calotes versicolor Agamidae2 Tree snake Dendrolephis tristis Colubridae

Table 4.19 © List of the MammalsS. No. Vernacular Name Scientific name Family Schedule1 common Langur Presbytis entellus Cercopithecidae Schedule II2 Wild Boar Sus scrofa Suidae Schedule IV3 Panther Panthera tigris Felidae Schedule I

4 House rat Rattus rattus Muridae Schedule V5 Indian wild boar Susscrofa cristatus Suidae Schedule IV

6Five striped palmSquirrel

Funambulus pennanti Sciuridae Schedule IV

4.1.2.1 CONSERVATION PLAN FOR SCHEDULE-I SPECIES PEACOCK (Pavo cristatus,Linnaeus, 1758)The Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus) has been an integral part of the people of the India and their culture forcenturies. From religion and mythology to civilization and socio-culture, the Indian Peafowl occupies animportant place in the lives of the people. In addition to this, the Indian Peafowl is well recognized for itsecological and aesthetical values, and hence aptly declared as the 'National Bird' of India in the year 1963.Since the early 1990s, there have been reports of increasing illegal trade in peafowl feathers, large-scalemortalities due to increased use of insecticides/pesticides in agricultural lands, poaching, and retaliatorykillings by people due to alleged crop depredation by peafowl. Several peafowl stronghold areas in thecountry are now concerned about the current declining status.The proposed River sand mining project islocated in Revenue villages, Tehsil: &District Rajsamand, Rajasthan. A detailed biological survey of the corezone and buffer zone (10 km radius from periphery of the mining lease) was carried out giving details of floraand fauna. However, peacock which is in schedule-I of the wild life (protection) Act 1972 is found in thestudy area.Status: - This bird was recognized under Schedule I species of Wild Life Protection Act in1972 in India.


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CLASSIFICATION OF PEACOCK (PAVO CRISTATUS)S.NO CLASSIFICATION DETAILS1 Kingdom Animalia2 Phylum Chordata3 Class Aves4 Order Galliformes5 Family Phasianidat6 Genus Pavo7 Species Pavo cristatus8 Vernacular Name Mor or Peacock

GENERAL DESCRIPTIONPeacock or Indian peafowl (Pavo cristatus) is a familiar and universally known large pheasant. It is theNational bird of Indian. The term “Peacock” is commonly used to refer to birds of both sexes. Technically,males of are Peacock, females are peahens and together they are called peafowl.The male has a spectacularglossy green long tail feathers that may be more than 60 percent of the birds total body length. These feathershave blue, golden green and copper colored acelli (eyes). The long tail feathers are used for mating rituals likecourtship displays. The feathers are arched into a magnificent shape across the back of the bird and almosttouching on both sides. Females do not have these graceful tail feathers. They have the fan like crest withwhitish face and throat, chestnut brown crown and hind neck, metallic green upper breast and mantle, whitebelly and brown back rump and tail. Their primaries are dark brown. Habitat

FEATURES OF PEACOCK (PAVO CRISTATUS)Body Length 180-230 cmWeight 2750-6000 gm

HabitatIn the undergrowth in deciduous forestsnear streams tall trees for roosting

Size of the male tail feathers, its coloration and numbers of eyes present determine the dominance of themale in peacock hierarchy. The females are believed to be attracted towards the male with longest and mostcolorful tail feathers. Peafowl Behavior

Peacocks are gregarious by nature. In the breeding season they are usually seen in small parties of one malewith three to five females whereas in the non-breeding season they remain in separate parties of adult malesand females with juveniles. Peacock roost in tall trees and emerge from the dense thickets to feed in fieldsand openings in forests and fields. Life Cycle

FEATURES OF LIFE CYCLE

CallKee-ow, Kee-ow, Ka-an, Ka-an,Kok-kok, Kok-kok, cain-kok

Breeding April-September

Nest sideOn ground in undergrowth (wild),On buildings by semi-feral birds invillages

Food HabitPeacocks are ground feeders. Indian peafowl’s do most of their foraging early in the morning and shortlybefore sunset. They retreat to the shade and security of the trees for the hottest portion of the day. They make


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a meal of grains, berries, drupes, wild figs and some cultivated crops. They can also eat insects, small reptilesand small mammals. Conservation and Relationship with manThe great beauty and popularity of the Indian Peafowl has ensured its protection throughout most of its nativeranges. It is a national bird of India. The Peafowl is prominent in the mythology and folklore of the Indianpeople. The Hindus consider the bird to be scared because of its association with Lord Krishna who used towear its feathers as crown (Mor Mukut). It is also associated with the God Kartikeya, son of the Lord Shivaand Parvati and brother of Lord Ganesh. It is “Vaahan” (transport) of Lord Kartikeya.This long and close association with humans has proven the peafowl’s adaptability of human- alteredlandscapes. In villages where it is protected it becomes quite tame, but it is very shy and secretive wherehunted. Peacock is generally protected by the local people.CONSERVATION STATUS

Extinct Threatened Least Concern

IUCN OthersWild Life (P) Act Schedule-ICITES Not Listed

ThreatsThreats to the peacock in the area are: Shortage of drinking water for the birds during the hot summer days. Habitat loss, especially the shortage of tall tree in and around the villages for roosting and for providing

shades during hot summer month. Causalities caused by eating chemically treated agricultural crop seeds. Legal hunting by some communities. Action plan for Conservation of peafowl : - Mapping of habitat and distribution status of the species across the 10 km radius from mining lease area Time series analysis of habitat change to quantify the rate of change and identify high risk areas and

potential sites for further affirmative action. Estimation of population size by established count method such as line transect, call counts and roost

counts. Intensive ecological investigation in reprehensive sites in major biogeography zone with focus on the

effects of threats in relation to breeding success and survival probability. Quantification of trade, with details on source and people involved. Conservation Measures for peacockDirect and indirect approach is required to provide effecting conservation, which is suggested as under: Increase the tree cover in the buffer area shelter and roosting of peacocks. This will be achieved by

planting of tree groves (a group of trees grows close together, generally without many bushes or otherplants) in buffer area.

Some local species such as Amaltash, Neem, Ardu, Shesham, Sirsi, Palash, Peepal tree etc will beplanted. Planting of tree groves in school compounds in the villages of buffers area as per the plantationprogramme.

By conducting awareness programmes (community and school level) for conservation of peacocks in thearea and also through organizing competitions during “Wildlife Week” and “Van Mahotsav” celebrations.

Encourage Afforestation activities around or close to peafowl habitation. The selection of plant species

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will be based on requirements of peafowl roosting, food, shelter. Some provision of rewards to informers for the control of poaching and illegal trade in wildlife. Carrying out census and research projects to know the potential threats and population of the species. Small water tank should be constructed in habitation zone of Peafowl and its water quality will be

maintained. Provision of veterinary care and cages for injured and sick/deformed birds. Suggest strategies to minimize negative impacts of changing environment in nearby area of peacock

population and to promote conservation of peacock habitats. Another way to help preserve the endangered species is to create society dedicated to ecological ethics.

All the conservation measures will be implemented with the help of and in the consultation of the stateforest department Jaipur.

With the objective of effectively protecting the wild life and to control poaching, smuggling and illegaltrade in wildlife and its derivatives the government of India enacted Wild Life (Protection) Act 1972. Theact was amended in January 2003 and punishment for offences under the Act has been made morestringent.

CONSERVATION PLAN FOR COMMON LANGAUR (SCHEDULE-II)

Gray langurs or Hanuman langurs,the most widespread langurs of South Asiaare a group of Old World

monkeys constituting the entirety of the genus Semnopithecus. All taxa have traditionally been placed in the

single species Semnopithecus entellus. In 2001, it was recommended that several distinctive former subspecies

should be given full species status, so that seven species are recognized. A taxonomic classification with

fewer species has also been proposed. ] Genetic evidence suggests that the Nilgiri langur and purple-faced

langur, which usually are placed in the genusTrachypithecus, actually belong in Semnopithecus. Gray langurs

are large and fairly terrestrial, inhabiting forest, open lightly wooded habitats, and urban areas on the Indian

subcontinent. Most species are found at low to moderate altitudes, but the Nepal gray langur and Kashmir

gray langur occur up to 4,000 metres (13,000 ft) in the Himalayas.

Scientific Classification

Kingdom Animalia

Phylum Chordata

Class Mammalia

Order Primates

Family Cercopithecidae

Subfamily Colobinae

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Traditionally, only Semnopithecus entellus was recognized as a species, the remainder all being treated

as subspecies. In 2001, it was proposed that seven species should be recognized, with the majority

considered monotypic. It has been suggested that Trachypithecus should be considered only a subgenus

of Semnopithecus. If maintaining the two as separate monophyleticgenera, the purple-faced

langur and Nilgiri langur belong in Semnopithecus instead of the usual Trachypithecus. At present it is

unclear where the T. pileatus species group (consisting of the capped langur, Shortridge's langur and Gee's

golden langur) belongs, as available mt DNA data place it in Semnopithecus, while Y chromosome data

place it in Trachypithecus.

The seven species of Semnopithecus recognized in Mammal Species of the World are:

Nepal gray langur Semnopithecus schistaceus

Kashmir gray langur Semnopithecus ajax

Tarai gray langur Semnopithecus hector

Northern plains gray langur Semnopithecus entellus

Black-footed gray langur Semnopithecus hypoleucos

DISTRIBUTION & HABITATION

The entire distribution of all gray langur species stretches from the Himalayas in the north to Sri Lanka in

the south, and from Bangladesh in the east to Pakistan in the west. They possibly occur in Afghanistan.

The bulk of the gray langur distribution is within India, and all seven currently recognized species have at

least a part of their range in this country. Gray langurs can adapt to a variety of habitats. They

inhabit arid habitats like deserts, tropical habitats like tropical rainforests and temperate habitats like

coniferous forests, deciduous habitats and mountains habitats. They live at altitudes up to 4,000 m

(13,000 ft), even during snowfall. They can adapt well to human settlements, and are found in villages,

towns and areas with housing or agriculture. They live in densely populated cities like Jodhpur, which has a

population numbering up to a million.

ECOLOGY AND BEHAVIOR

Gray langurs are diurnal. They sleep during the night in trees but also on man-made structures like towers

and electric poles when in human settlements.

Gray langurs are primarily herbivores. However, unlike some other colobines they do not depend on leaves

and leaf buds of herbs, but will eat also coniferous needles and cones, fruits and fruit buds,

evergreen petioles, shoots and roots, seeds, grass, bamboo, fern rhizomes, mosses, and lichens. Leaves of

trees and shrubs rank at the top of preferred food, followed by herbs and grasses. They forage on

agricultural crops and other human foods, and even accept handouts. Although they occasionally drink,

langurs get most of their water from the moisture in their food.

REPRODUCTION AND PARENTING

In one-male groups, the resident male is usually the sole breeder of the females and sires all the young. In

multiple-male groups, the highest-ranking male fathers most of the offspring, followed by the next-ranking

males and even outside males will father young. Higher-ranking females are more reproductively

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However, males are still somehow able to deduce the reproduction state of females. Females signal that they

are ready to mate by shuddering the head, lowering the tail, and presenting their anogenital regions. Such

solicitations do not always lead to copulation. When langurs mate, they are sometimes disrupted by other

group members. Females have even been recorded mounting other females. The gestation period of grey

langur lasts around 200 days, at least at Jodhpur, India. In some areas, reproduction is year-around. Year-

round reproduction appears to occur in populations that capitalize on human-made foods. Other populations

have seasonal reproduction. Infanticide is common among gray langurs. Most infanticidal langurs are males

that have recently immigrated to a group and driven out the prior male. These males only kill infants that are

not their own. Infanticide is more commonly reported in one-male groups, perhaps because one male

monopolizing matings drives the evolution of this trait. In multiple-male groups, the costs for infanticidal

males are likely to be high as the other males may protect the infants and they can't ensure that they'll sire

young with other males around. Nevertheless, infanticide does occur in these groups, and is suggested that

such practices serve to return a female to estrous and gain the opportunity to mate.

Females usually give birth to a single infant, although twins do occur. Most births occur during the night.

Infants are born with thin, dark brown or black hair and pale skin. Infants spend their first week attach

themselves to their mothers' chests and mostly just suckle or sleep. They do not move much in terms of

locomotion for the first two weeks of their life. As they approach their sixth week of life, infants vocalize

more. They use squeaks and shrieks to communicate stress. In the following months, the infants are capable

of quadrupedal locomotion and can walk, run and jump by the second and third months. All

oparenting occurs among langurs, starting when the infants reach two years of age. The infant will be given

to the other females of the group. However, if the mother dies, the infant usually follows. Langurs are

weaned by 13 months.

VOCALIZATIONS

Gray langur is recorded to make a number of vocalizations.

Loud calls or whoops made only by adult males during displays.

Harsh barks made by adult and sub adult males when surprised by a predator.

Cough barks made by adults and sub adults during group movements.

Grunt barks made mostly by adult males during group movements and agonistic interactions.

Rumble screams made in agonistic interactions.

Pant barks made with loud calls when groups are interacting.

Grunts made in many different situations, usually in agonistic ones.

Honks made by adult males when groups are interacting.

Rumbles made during approaches, embraces, and mounts.

Hiccups made by most members of a group when they find another group.

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Gray langurs have stable populations in some areas and declining ones in others. Both the black-footed gray

langur and Kashmir gray langur are considered threatened. The latter is the rarest species of gray langur, with

less than 250 mature individuals remaining. In India, langurs number at around 300,000, India has laws

prohibiting the capturing or killing of langurs. Enforcement of these laws have proven to be difficult and it

seems most people are unaware of their protection. as well mining, forest fires and explotation of wood for

other uses. Langurs can be found near roads and can become victims of automobile accidents. This happens

even in protected areas, with deaths by automobile collisions making nearly a quarter of mortality in

Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Rajasthan, India. Langurs are considered sacred in the Hindu religion and

are sometimes kept for religious purposes by Hindu priests and for roadside performances. However, some

religious groups use langurs as food and medicine, and parts of gray langurs are sometimes kept as amulets for

good luck. Because of their sacred status and their less aggressive behavior compared to other primates,

langurs are generally not considered pests in many parts of India. Nevertheless, secularization seems to have

somewhat changed such attitudes. Langurs will raid crops and steal food from houses, and this causes people

to persecute them. While people may feed them in temples, they do not extend such care to monkey at their

homes. Langurs stealing and biting people to get food in urban areas may also contribute to more

persecutions.

CONSERVATION MEASURES:

Direct and indirect approach is required to provide effecting conservation, which is suggested as under.

Some provision of rewards to informers for the control of poaching and illegal trade in wildlife.

Carrying out census and research projects to know the potential threats and population of the species.

Provision of veterinary care and cages for injured and sick deformed animals.

Suggest strategies to minimize negative impacts of changing environment in nearby area

of population and to promote conservation of habitats.

Another way to help preserve the endangered species is to create society. Dedicated to ecological

ethics. All the conservation measures will be implemented with the help of and in the consultation of

the state forest department Jaipur.

With the objective of effectively protecting the wild life and to control poaching, smuggling and

illegal trade in wildlife and its derivatives the government of India enacted Wild Life (Protection) Act

1972. The act was amended in January 2003 and punishment for offences under the Act has been

made more stringent.

Organized workshop for conservation awareness – A series of conservation awareness workshops for village and school children should be conducted in

the different villages. Interactive discussion will be carried out participants. Increase the tree cover in the buffer area shelter and roosting of peacocks. This will be achieved by

planting of tree groves (a group of trees grows close together, generally without many bushes or otherplants) in buffer area.

Some local species such as Amaltash, Neem, Ardu, Shesham, Sirsi, Palash, Peepal tree etc will beplanted. Planting of tree groves in school compounds in the villages of buffers area as per the plantationprogramme.

By conducting awareness programmes (community and school level) for conservation of peacocks in the


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area and also through organizing competitions during “Wildlife Week” and “Van Mahotsav” celebrations. Encourage Afforestation activities around or close to habitation. The selection of plant species will be

based on requirements of, food, shelter. Some provision of rewards to informers for the control of poaching and illegal trade in wildlife. Carrying out census and research projects to know the potential threats and population of the species. Small water tank will be repaired in habitation zone if available in study aea. Provision of veterinary care and cages for injured and sick/deformed birds. Suggest strategies to minimize negative impacts of changing environment in nearby area of to promote

conservation. Another way to help preserve the endangered species is to create society dedicated to ecological ethics.

All the conservation measures will be implemented with the help of and in the consultation of the stateforest department Jaipur.

With the objective of effectively protecting the wild life and to control poaching, smuggling and illegaltrade in wildlife and its derivatives the government of India enacted Wild Life (Protection) Act 1972. Theact was amended in January 2003 and punishment for offences under the Act has been made morestringent.

Budget for conservation -The total budget for conservation will be Rs. 80000 per year that will be expenditures in Plantation of fruits,shady and grasses species, repairing of small water tank and Training and awareness programme.The Biodiversity conservation Budgetary provision for schedule I Fauna Pea Fowl (Pavo cristatus),

Panthera Tigris and for schedule II Fauna Langur (Semnopithesus entellus) for per year are as

follows:-

S. No. Conservation Activities Expenditures in Rs

1 Plantation- plantation will be done inpremises of the school, other govt officesand along the road side in the buffer zoneshelter for scheduled animals

30,000

2 Maintenace of Plants 10,0003 Workshops,Training & Awareness

programes20,000

4 Monitoring and counting of scheduledFauna in of project areas 10,000

5 Providing water and forage facilitiesand repairing of available ponds etc

10,000

Total 80,000

4.12.2 IMPACT OF MINING ON PLANKTONThe core zone is the river sand bed so there in no vegetation pattern. However River is non perennial thatdries up during the summer season. The less or more water in the river is seen only in monsoon season andrest of the duration of the year it remains dry. Some water bodies of very less dimension and shallow indepth may be visible in the river bed due to construction of some small check dams, while in some part ofriver big size boulders and exposure of basement rock is also visible.During the entire lease period, River Sand Mining will be restricted to 3.0 meter depth from the river bedand will be kept above 1-2 meter from the water table. Mining will be avoided during the monsoon seasonand heavy rain. River sand mining activity will have negligible effect on planktons, found as results of ourstudy.


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Table No 4.42 List of PlanktonsS. No. Planktons1 Phytoplankton Green algae

Chlamydomonas, Sphaerocystis,Eudorina,VolvoxScenedesmus, AnkistrodesmusSelenastrumPediastrumCommon speciesCyanobacteriaDynoflagelateCocolithophores

2 Zooplankton ProtozoaNebalia,AmoebaPhacusDiffulugiaVortecella sp.Stentor sp.RotiferaBrachionus calciflorusB. caudatusB. rubensKeratella tropicaLecane lunaAsplanchna.CladoceraCeriodaphnia cornuta ,Daphnia carinata,Moina macroscopaChydorus ovalis.CalanoidsHeliodiaptomus Neodiaptomus.InsectaLarvae of EphemeropteraLarvea of DipteraAnd commonly found areCrustacean’s larvaLarva of fish

4.13 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENTThe growth of industrial sectors and infrastructure developments in villages and towns is bound tocreate its impact on the socio-economic aspects of the local population. The impacts may be positiveor negative depending upon the developmental activity. To assess the impacts on the socio-economics of the local people, it is necessary to study the existing socio-economic status of the localpopulation, which will be helpful for making efforts to further improve the quality of life in the areaof study. To study the socio-economic aspects of people in the study area around proposed mine, the


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required data has been collected from various secondary sources and supplemented by the primarydata generated through the process of a limited door to door socioeconomic survey.4.13.1 SOCIO-ECONOMIC SURVEYA survey was conducted to collect the primary data on socio-economic condition and to knowpeople’s perception on river sand mining activities. Survey was conducted in the villages of core areawhere the lease is proposed. The logic of selection of core area is that the local people of saidvillages will be directly affected by mining activities.4.13.1.1 METHODOLOGYTo identify socio-economic impact of river sand mining, a field survey was conducted. Experiencedand qualified field staffs were engaged to collect field data through proper developed questionnaires.Proper orientation and training was given to investigators for survey. The target groups were selectedfrom villages of core and buffer area. Participatory and questionnaire survey method were adoptedto collect data. Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) techniquesare the two important tools of participatory method used in the field. Household level contacts andinterviews have been undertaken with each family for completing the household socio-economicprofile. For individual farmers and community members, qualitative interviews were used since thisapproach allows a more in-depth investigation into the each interviewee. It also allows people tospeak for themselves without their answers being biased by predetermined hypothesis-basedquestions. The questionnaire was basically focused to gather respondents´ views from the study areason the impacts of river sand mining.4.13.1.2 EMPLOYMENT GENERATIONThe proposed river sand mining project will help in generating newer employment opportunity bothdirectly and indirectly. The core and buffer area will be benefitted as the employment preference willbe given to locals. As the education level of the local area is low, employment might help createlivelihood to the people. The proposed project will bring in job opportunities both during operationalphase. The man power requirement is based on quantity of production and transportation technology.Because heavy vehicle may not be possible to move in sandy area, hence more camel cart will beused to carry river sand. Therefore more people will get employment.The area is considered backward from employment point of view. A number of skilled and unskilledpeople are employed but as we go away from urban area the agriculture is only source of livelihood.The region being located in the arid region the agriculture base on rainfall only which uncertain.Hence the population in general does not have opportunities of earning from either agriculture or anyother employment. In this situation the river sand mining will provide some employment to the localpeople.The indirect employment opportunity in the form of hiring trucks and Tractors skilled and unskilledlabor will also be generated due to mining. Small shops and other business avenues will also beemerged. The study area is still lacking in education, health, housing, water, electricity etc. It isexpected that same will improve to a great extent due to proposed mining project and associatedindustrial and business activities. It is therefore suggested that extraction of minerals should be takenup on regular basis during the post monsoon period. This will dredge the river bed on regular basis,regulate the course of the river and check flooding of the catchment area.4.13.1.3 RESULTS OF SOCIO ECONOMIC SURVEYFollowing salient observations were recorded:- Educational facilities are available in all the villages in the form of primary and middle schools.

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Primary health centers and sub-centers are available to the rural people. During emergenciespeople have to move to the nearest town places.

Communication facilities are available in the villages.

Agriculture is the main occupation of the respondents. Main crops grown in the area are Foodgrains, Pulses, oilseeds, cotton, Sugarcane etc.

Most of the villages having good infrastructural facilities like primary schools, transportation,post office, telecommunication, power, banking facilities etc.

4.13.2 REVIEW OF DEMOGRAPHIC AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROFILE -2011The information on socio-economic aspects of the study area has been compiled from secondarysources, which include various public offices as indicated in the above section. The sociologicalaspects of this study include human settlements, demography, social such as Scheduled castes andScheduled Tribes and literacy levels besides infrastructure facilities available in the study area. Theeconomic aspects include occupational structure of workers. There are 14 villages falling within thecore zone. The entire mine lease area is Govt. lands and falls under Rajsamand district.The requirement of unskilled semi skilled workers for the mining and transportation of minerals tomarket will be limited to about 23. The workers directly engaged for mining activity will bedeployed for collection of minerals and loading it into tractor trolleys/tipper trucks. About 50 Trucks(20 Ton each) will be engaged daily as per demand. It is pertinent to mention that percentage ofmarginal workers in the district is 19.33 % and non worker is 48.63% percent as per 2011 census.Thus the project would give fruitful employment to local workers and will help in stemming or at theleast lessening the migration of such workers to urban centre from the village.4.13.3 OCCUPATIONAL STRUCTURE IN BUFFER ZONEIn the initial stages, the shift of resources occurs away from the, primary sector (agriculture, forestry,fishery, dairy, poultry, mining etc.) to the manufacturing sector or the secondary sector. These twosectors are the commodity producing sectors and their activities are required to be supported by theappropriate and adequate development of the service sector, or the tertiary sector. Occupationalstructure of the workforce will be indicative of the economic activity. Any change in occupationalstructure would be indicative of the changing nature economically. The occupational structure hasbeen worked out for categories of occupational available in the project buffer zone, which includescultivators, agricultural labor, and household industry workers etc.4.13.4 HEALTH STATUSHealth of the people is not only a desirable goal, but is also essential investment in human resources.As per the National Health Policy (1983) primary health center has been accepted as a maininstrument for achieving this goal.For the development and strengthening of rural health infrastructure through a three tier system, suchas sub centers, primary health centers (PHC) and community health centers have been established.4.13.5 AWARENESS AND OPINION ABOUT THE PROJECT The respondents from almost of all the villages are aware about this project activity.

The respondents have mixed view about the project. Most of the respondents have opinion thatdue to proposed project activity, economy of the villages will be improved.

As regards the respondents from the nearby villages also shown favorable opinion about activitythat it may lead to increase in infrastructural facilities, job opportunities and businessopportunities in the project area.

People from the villages under the study area have put their opinion and willingness for theallotment of the land for the project.


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4.13.6 DEMOGRAPHIC STRUCTURETotal population of the area is 100940 persons out of which 50793 (50.32%) are male and 50147(49.68%) are female. The lease area falls in 14 villages where 17.72 percent of total population understudy lives. Representation of Scheduled Cast and Scheduled Tribe population is only 14.18% and15.12% respectively. The table no. 4.24 presents statistics on SC and ST population. In this regionSC & ST population is more or less equal. The region falls in scheduled area of Rajasthan.

Table 4.24 Demography of study areasS.No.

RangeNo. ofVillage

Population Population SC Population STTotal Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female

1Villagesof CoreArea

14(17.72)

26983(26.73)

13568 13415 3849 1933 1916 3402 1681 1721

2

VillagesofBufferArea

65(82.28)

73957(73.27)

37225 36732 10469 5372 5097 11863 6015 5848

Total79(100)

100940(100)

50793(50.32)

50147(49.68)

14318(14.18)

7305(51.02)

7013(48.92)

15265(15.12)

7696(50.41)

7569(49.59)

*(Figure in parenthesis is % in bracket)*Source: - Rajsamand Census Hand Book 2011

Figure 4.15 Graphical Representation of Demography of Study Area

WORK FORCERiver sand mining is labor oriented mining because it covers large area. Hence requires largepopulation of man and women for excavation, loading, transportation and storage work. Fromemployment point of view, labors are low paid worker.

Table 4.25 Working & Non Working Population

S.No

RangeTotalVillage

TotalPopulation

Working Population Main Working Marginal Working Non Working

Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female


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1Villagesof CoreArea

1426983(17.72)

11709 7523 4186 9588 6897 2691 2121 626 1495 15274 6045 9229

2Villagesof BufferArea

6573957(82.28)

3372420414 13310 22358 16760 5598 11366 3654 7712 40233 16811 23422

Total 79100940(100)

45433(45.00)

27937(61.50)

17496(38.50)

31946(70.31)

23657(74.05)

8289(25.95)

13487(29.69)

4280(31.73)

9207(68.27)

55507(55.00)

22856(41.17)

32651(58.83)

They prefer to be engaged in nearby area so as to save the travel cost and time. Therefore availabilityof worker in core area of mining is important. The table no. 4.25 presents statistics of work forceavailable in core as well as buffer zone of mining area. The total population in the region is 100940persons out of which 45.00% are working and 55.00% are Non working population. Among theworker there are two category i.e. main worker and marginal worker. Main worker are those whowork for the major part of the year i.e. 183 days or more and marginal worker is one who work forless than 6 months in a year. Other category is of non worker, those who are either under the age of15 years or more than 64 years. This class is not fit for any work. Hence availability of work force inthe core zone is very less. One has to bring the worker far from the work place.OCCUPATIONAL STRUCTUREOccupational structure of an area shows the nature and status of employment activities in the area.Out of the total population about 45 % population is working which is further grouped in eight foldclassification as shown in table No. 4.26. Out of total working population, only 17.72 percent ofpopulation lives in core area. Large number of people is engaged in secondary and tertiaryoccupation. Table reveals that 38.80% people are in this category. Second largest category is ofcultivators which constitute 24.92% followed by marginal other workers (11.14), marginalcultivators (10.39%), and so on.

Table 4.26 Occupational Structure

S.No

RangeTotal

Village

TotalPopula

tion

Working

Population

MainCultivat

or

MainAgricultur

eLabour

MainHouseholdIndustries

MainOther

Working

MarginalCultivato

r

MarginalAgriculture

Labour

MarginalHousehol

dIndustrie

s

Marginal

OtherWorki

ng

1CoreArea

14 26983 11709 3166 618 309 5495 518 363 121 846

2BufferArea

65 73957 33724 8155 1481 589 12133 4203 2350 595 4218

Total 79 100940 45433 11321 2099 898 17628 4721 2713 716 5064

LITERACYLiteracy in any region is key for socio-economic progress and the Indian literacy rate grew to74.04% in 2011 from 12% at the end of British rule in 1947. Although this was a greater than sixfold improvement, the level is well below the world average literacy rate of 84% and of all nations,India currently has the largest illiterate population. The table no. 4.27 shows out of total populationonly 50793 (54.07%) are literates and 46359 (45.93%) are illiterates. If we look at male-female ratio,there is a wide gender disparity.

Figure 4.16 Graphical Representation of Occupational Structure of Study Area


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Table 4.27 Literacy Detail of Study Area

S.No RangePopulation Literates Illiterates

Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female

1Villagesof Core

Area

26983(26.73)

13568 13415 15448 9556 5894 11535 4012 7523

2

Villagesof

BufferArea

73957(73.27)

37225 36732 39133 24249 14884 34824 12976 21848

Total 10094050793(50.32)

50147(49.68)

54581(54.07)

33805(61.93)

20778(38.07)

46359(45.93)

16988(36.64)

29371(63.36)

Figure 4.17 Literacy of Study Area


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Out of total literate population there are 61.93% male literates while female literates are 38.07% onlyin the region. The percentage of illiterates is 45.93. Among illiterates there are 36.64% male and63.36% females to total illiterates. This analysis shows that literacy in the region is low. Hence thepotential availability of unskilled labor is more in this region.INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIESInfrastructure is basic physical and organizational structures needed for the operation of a society orenterprise, or the services and facilities necessary for an economy to function. It can be generallydefined as the set of interconnected structural elements that provide framework supporting an entirestructure of development. It is an important term for judging a country or region's development. Theterm typically refers to the technical structures that support a society, such educational institutions,medical facilities banking facilities, telecommunications and so forth, and can be defined as "thephysical components of interrelated systems providing commodities and services essential to enable,sustain, or enhance societal living conditions.EDUCATION FACILITIESEducation is important as it gives knowledge about happenings around us. It develops a perspectiveof looking at life in us and helps us build opinions as well as have points of view on things in life. Itequips us with everything that is required to make our life sensible.The below table shows the educational facilities available in the villages of core area as well asbuffer area of river sand mine.There are 80 primary schools, each village have at least one primary school except 3 villages of corearea. The area is lacking in higher education. There are only three Sr. secondary and 11 secondaryschools in the area (Table -4.28). Core area does not have any adult classes where buffer area has 2classes.

Table 4.28 Education Facilities


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S. No RangeTotal

VillagePrimarySchool

MiddleSchool

SecondarySchool

Sr. SecondarySchool

Adult LiteracyClass

1CoreArea

14 11 5 3 1 0

2BufferArea

65 69 24 8 2 2

Total 79 80 29 11 3 2

MEDICAL FACILITIESSecondary data reveals that the area is lacking in medical facilities as no village in the core area hasmedical facility. Out of 79 villages only 26 villages have the medical facilities. There are 15 Primaryhealth sub centres, 11 Ayurvedic dispensaries and 5 Primary health centre in the region. The tableno. 4.29 shows that 90 percent of the villages do not have institutional health facilities of any typeeven after the introduction of Centrally Sponsored NRHM Program in the state.

Table 4.29 Medical Facilities

SNo.

RangeTotal

VillageMedicalFacilities

ChildWelfareCentre

HealthCentre

PrimaryHealthCentre

PrimaryHealth

SubCentre

AllopathicDispensary

AyurvedicDispensary

1CoreArea

14 5 0 0 2 3 0 2

2BufferArea

65 21 1 4 3 12 1 9

Total 79 26 1 4 5 15 1 11

The field investigation has revealed that for petty health problem most of the villagers visit nearbydispensaries or hospitals located in the study area. However, during emergency and long treatmentthey rush to district or sub-district hospitals or the hospitals located at nearby town. Field survey hasrevealed that the health care institutions located in the villages are not fully equipped with manpower, medicines, equipment and ambulances.


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CHAPTER–5ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

AND MITIGATION MEASURES

5.0 ENVIORNMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENTThe environmental parameters likely to be affected by mining are related to many factors, i.e.physical, social, economic, agriculture and aesthetic. Opencast mining involves extraction of Bajrialong with other operations, viz. traffic network, and other vehicular movements. All the operationscan disturb environment of the area in various ways, such as removal of mass, change of landscape,displacement of human settlement, flora and fauna of the area, surface drainage, and change in air,water and soil quality. While for purpose of development and economic upliftment of people, there isneed for establishment of industries and mining, but these have to be environmental friendly.Therefore, it is essential to assess the impacts of mining on different environmental parameters,before starting the mining operations, so that abatement measures could be planned in advance foreco-friendly mining in the area.The likely impacts on different environmental parameters due to this mining project are discussedbelow.The river sand mining activities cause environmental problems such as degradation of land,deteriorating air, water and soil quality, affecting the biological and socio-economic environment ofthe area.5.1 LAND ENVIRONMENTLease area comprises from three river mainly Gomti, Banas and Taleri river. Banas is originatedfrom Khamnor hills area and runs in strike of SW to NE other one Gomti is started from Kumbalgarhhills and Rajsamand Lake is the destination of this river. Both rivers are flowing parallel to eachother.Most part of the both river has been eroded by running river water and exposure of boulders ofquartzite, BGC and amphibolites may be seen in all over lease area but in some places the rocks arecovered with thick formation of river sand which is appropriate for Bajri (river sand) mining. TheNW and SW part of the district near Nathdwara, Khamnor, Tantol and Khedi are occupied bygneisses and schist of Mangalwar complex of banded gneiss complex. In the NW of Nathdwara theserocks are overlain by NE-SW trending rocks of Pur Banera group which are more or less calcareousfacies rocks. Further eastwards rocks of Delhi Super Group are found. These trend NE-SW in Northand swing to NW-SE in the Southern part of the district. These meta sediments are intruded by theGneiss Schist which is found all along with Delhi Super Group of rocks. The rocks belonging toAjabgarh group represented by quartzite Amphibolite are observed near Kumbhalgarh. In the Easternpart of this river some outcrop of quartzite and amphibolites can be seen at the basement of GomatiRiver. Western part of lease area showing presence of some pegmetites, quartz feldspar and marblein vicinity area of the Banas River.5.1.1 ANTICIPATED IMPACTS ON LAND ENVIRONMENTThe proposed extraction of river sand, mining below the existing streambed, and alteration ofchannel-bed form and shape leads to several impacts such as erosion of channel bed and banks,increase in channel slope, and change in channel morphology.These impacts may cause:

a. Undercutting and collapse of river banks.b. Loss of adjacent land and/or structures.


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c. Upstream erosion as a result of an increase in channel slope and changes in flow velocity.d. Downstream erosion due to increased carrying capacity of the streame. Downstream changes in patterns of deposition.f. Changes in channel bed and habitat type.

5.1.2 MITIGATION MEASURESSince the project is mainly for sand excavation, no loss of top soil will be involved. Sand mining willbe restricted up to 3 m below river bed or the water table above 1 meter whichever less.

i. The mining will be done in unsaturated zone, thus minimizing loss to habitat.ii. Care will be taken to ensure that ponding is not formed in the river bed.

iii. Dredging will not be allowed.iv. A safety zone of 45.0 m radius is being demarked for the wells located in the river bad.

Table 5.1 Land Use Pattern of Mining Lease Area at Various PhasesS.

No.Particulars

Present landuse (Ha)

At the end of3rd year (Ha)

At the end of5th year (Ha)

1 Mining area 0.0 20.10 33.502 Dump area 0.0 - -

3Safetyzone

PermanentRoads (6no.)

17.0 153.0 153.0

4 Infrastructure (office,temp, shelter etc)

- - -

5 Mineral Storage - - -6 Plantation - - -7 Un worked 472.3965 316.2965 302.8965Total 489.3965 489.3965 489.3965

*Source: Approved Mining Plan with Progressive Mine Closure Plan

5.1.3 SAND BUDGET & REPLENISHMENT STUDIESFor ecological & environmental sustainable balance there must be a balance between river sandmining and replenishment. The imbalance may cause following measure threatening to the eco-system of the area/region, especially in arid and semi- arid region of Rajasthan.

1. Transformation of river into buried Channel.2. Changes in abiotic environment.3. Soil/Land erosion (especially at banks) at the time of flood.4. Possible Changes in regional water table (may increase or decrease in pockets) or may form a

local water tables.5. Quality of groundwater may change6. Ponding in river bed7. Change in river course.

A Number of researchers work on sedimentation in different part of world like Darid & Higgitt &XiXi Lu (U.K.) on Upper Yangtze basin (China) taking sediment yield data from more than 250stations and concluded that increasing soil erosion is not clearly matched by a increase in sedimentyield over time and role of water conservancy projects in trapping and storing sediment requiresfurther attention.Other author V. Subramanian ( J.N.U. Delhi ) also calculated the sediment load of Indian rivers andreveals that the major contribution which Indian rivers make to total amount of sediment delivered to


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the ocean at a global scale , but also highlights the large temporal and special variability of riverinesediment transport in the Indian sub – continent. This variability is evident not only in the quantitiesof sediment transported but also in size and mineralogical characteristics of the sediment load. Overthe years, considerable data have been collected concerning sediment transport in several Indian river,For example Abbas & Subramanien (1984) estimated the sediment load of the Gangas at FarrakaaBarrage to be 1235 t km-2 year-1 which is 8 time the world average erosion rate (150 t km-2 year-1)calculated by Milliman & Meade (1983) . Dai Dingzhong & Tan Ying (china ) also worked on soilerosion and sediment yield in the Upper Yantze river basin and concludes with followingobservation:-Under the influence of its special physiographic condition and extensive human activity, the primarypatterns of surface erosion in the Upper Yangtze basin (UYB) are water erosion, gravitationalerosion and combined erosion. The eroded area amounts to about 351 x 103 km2, accounting for35% of the territory of the UYB, which has an annual gross erosion of 1.57 x 1091 and an averagerate of erosion of 1559 t km"2 year"1. Soil loss occurs primarily in the Jinsha and Jialing basins, andespecially in the Lower Jinsha and Upper Jialing basins.According to the available hydrometric data, the mean annual runoff and suspended sediment yieldof the UYB are 439 X 109 m3 and 523 X 106 t respectively. The Jinsha and Jialing rivers are themajor source of sediment, contributing 72.8% of the sediment but only 48.6 % of the runoff. Thehigh sediment yield region with Ms > 20001 km"2 year"1 occupies only 4.6% of the territory, butcontributes 32.8% of the sediment load. The sediment delivery ratios of tributary watersheds lie inthe range 0.4-0.61, and the average value for the entire UYB is about 0.34.The variation of measured annual sediment yields over four decades, and both statistical andqualitative analyses, indicate that the sediment yield in the UYB fluctuates in a random way with noclear tendency to increase or decrease during a long period. Soil erosion control and sediment yieldreduction within the entire UYB will only be effective through sustainable, large scale and long-termsoil and water conservation works.F. E. Dendy & G.C. Bottom (U.S. Department of Agriculture, Mississippi) also carried out a Studyon “Sediment Yield runoff drainage area relationship in the United States “He used sediment deposition data from more than 500 reservoirs to develop relationship betweensediment yields, drainage-area size, and mean annual runoff. On the average, sediment yield per unitarea was inversely proportional to the 0.16 power of net drainage area for drainage areas between 1and 30,000 square miles. Sediment yield to per unit area increased quite rapidly to about 1,860 tonsper square mile per year as runoff increased from 0 to about 2 inches. It then decreased as runoffincreased from 2 to about 50 inches.He developed equations 5 and 6 to relate mean sediment yield to mean annual runoff and drainage –area size. While these equations explained 75 percent of the variation in average sediment yield, weshould emphasize that they were derived from average values of grouped data. Use of the equationsto predict sediment yield for individual drainage basins would be unwise. Local factor, includingsoils, geology , topography, land use , and vegetation, may influence sediment yield much more thaneither runoff or drainage area, Actual sediment yield from individual drainage basins may vary 10-fold or even 100-fold from computed yield.

Figure 5.1 Variations in Computed Sediment Yield as Related To Drainage Area


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Figure 5.2 Observed Versus Computed Sediment Yield

The equations express the general relationships between sediment yields, runoff end drainage area.They may provide a quick, rough approximation of mean sediment yield on a regional basis forpreliminary watershed planning. Because we derived the equations from average values, computesediment yield normally would be low for highly erosive areas and high for well stabilized drainagebasins with high plant density.Mostly, above studies were candied out on Derinial Rivers, who flow all around the year, but theclimatic condition of Rajasthan with having a erotic rainfall, these studies dose not correlate to aridor semi-arid condition.K. D. Sharma (Central Arid Zone Research Institute, Jodhpur) carried out a study on soil erosion andsediment yield in the Indian arid zone. He stated that High Sediment Yield is generated in the Indian


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arid zone due to erratic and torrential rainfall, sandy and eroded rocky drainage basin’s and bioticactivity. Sediment Yield increases with increasing rainfall and drainage basin slope and itsmagnitude depends upon the nature of surface martial.In recent years, it has been confirmed that high sediment yields are associated with arid/semiarid,seasonal mediterranean and tropical conditions (Walling & Webb, 1983). A compilation of sedimentyields for meso scale drainage basins suggests that arid basins export 36 times more material thanhumid temperate and 21 times more than humid tropical equivalents (Reid & Frostick, 1987). Baresoil is highly susceptible to rain splash and washes erosion, and arid zones produce record suspendedsediment concentrations (Jones, 1981). The sediment not only causes water quality to deteriorate butalso affects physical and biological conditions in the receiving systems. In the Indian arid zone, thestorage capacity of small reservoirs (400 to 700 000 m3) is reduced by 1.9 to 7.8% annually due tosediment deposition (Sharma & Joshi, 1982).Hydro logically, the arid zone in India (Fig. 1) consists of three main zones. Zone I covers 42 900 km2 and receives major inputs of water from more humid regions, and supports extensive irrigatedagriculture. This is a canal irrigated area and no significant sedimentation problems are encounteredhere. Zone II comprises sandy plains, inter dune plains, sand dunes, eroded rocky/gravelly surfacesand isolated hillocks with a poorly developed or no stream network (148 600 km2). It contains nointegrated stream network in the conventional sense; rather, there is a system of repetitive micro-hydrology. The internal drainage basins generate high sediment yields under occasional and sporadictorrential rainfall. Zone III represents the sloping region with an integrated stream network (94 280km2). These are ephemeral channels which remain dry for 90% of the year. When runoff does occuras a direct response to torrential rainfall, flash floods result and large quantities of sediment aretransported down the valleys. In this zone the infrequent nature of rainfall and runoff encouragesintensive measurement programmers.

Figure 5.3 Hydrological Zones of the Arid Region of India


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In the zone of internal drainage (zone II), the sediment yields have been estimated throughmeasurement of sediment accumulation in small reservoirs following the recommendation ofMcManus & Duck (1985), and Owens & Slay maker (1992). One hundred small reservoirs wereselected by stratified random sampling from a total of 1436 reservoirs occurring in the region. Thedistribution of the sample was adjusted to represent the majority of the physiographic environments,soil types, vegetation and rainfall conditions. In the sandy plain and dune complex environments, thedeposited sediment mainly consists of fine to very fine sand, silt and clay, overlying windblown loosesand. This layer is deposited during the summer when the reservoirs are dry and acts as a marker toidentify the successive depositional cycles. The sediment deposited in the younger alluvialenvironment is composed of medium to fine sand and silt over which a thin layer of clay is deposited.The occasional presence of gravel in the deposits acts as a marker to identify the successivedepositional cycles. A distinct layer of gravel mantled by medium to fine sand and silt is thecharacteristic depositional pattern in the older alluvial environment; and the proportion of clay is verysmall in these deposits. Equal amounts of fine sand, silt and clay are associated with the sedimentdeposits in the rocky/gravelly piedmonts. These sediments also contain stone chips. Sediment sampleswere obtained from fresh cuts in the beds during May-June 1993, when the reservoirs were dry. Theannual average depth of deposition was calculated from 4 to 6 depth measurements in the bed of thereservoir between two successive marker layers. This value multiplied by the area of the reservoirprovides an estimate of the total volume of sediment deposited each year. The annual specificsediment yield was obtained by dividing the total volume of sediment deposited per year by thedrainage basin area. Measurements of drainage basin area and slope were taken from 1:50 000 scaletopographic maps.In the zone with an integrated stream network (zone III), information on the spatial variation of streamdischarge and sediment yield has been obtained from 34 gauging stations which are located on varioustributaries of the Banas River. Hourly stage heights were observed at each station during periods offlow and discharge has been calculated by the slope-area method, with values for the roughnesscoefficient of these sand bed channels taken from Vangani & Kalla (1985). The initial water sample is


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taken at the onset of flow, and subsequent samples are collected at irregular intervals and withsignificant changes in the discharge until the flow ceases. The samples were collected using a US DH-48 depth integrating suspended sediment wading type hand sampler, employing the equal transit ratemethod as recommended by Jones (1981) for arid regions. The samples thus collected weretransported to the laboratory and subjected to standard concentration analysis by filtration andevaporation. The resulting data, together with recorded runoff rates, provided a reasonably accuraterepresentation of the variation of sediment concentration during each flow event, as well as permittingthe computation of sediment yield. These data were collected for 16 years over the period 1979-1994.As with the effective rainfall distribution, the largest number of events is found in the smallestsediment yield class of 0-100 t km2; thus providing a positively skewed unmoral frequencydistribution (Sharma et al., 1994). Chang & Stow (1988) observed that catastrophic flood eventscaused the highest sediment loss from drainage basins in the arid zone. Thus, while sedimentproduction occurs more generally in the drainage basin, significant sediment delivery is limited tomajor flood flows. The relationship between sediment yield and effective rainfall is depicted in Fig.5.4. Wide variations in the magnitude of annual sediment yield were observed among the variousphysiographic regions encountered in the Indian arid zone (Table 5.2).

Figure 5.4 Sediment Yield as a Function of Effective Rainfall

The older alluvial plain has the highest sediment yield, while the younger alluvial plain has thelowest. The sediment yields from the rocky/gravelly piedmont, dune complex and sandy plain areaslie between these two extremes. Except for the higher sediment yields from the older alluvial plainand the rocky/gravelly piedmont, the annual sediment yields from the other physiographic regionsare in agreement with the mean rates of 2.6, 4.0 and 4.6 m3 ha-1 year-1 reported from the arid regionsof Australia, Tanzania and USA, respectively (Jones, 1981), under the similar rainfall conditions.


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Sediment yield is also a function of basin lithology together with the drainage basin slope, and theamount and intensity of rainfall. It can be seen from Fig. 3(a) that

Table 5.2 Annual Sediment Yield in the Indian Arid ZonePhysiographic region Average sediment yield ( m 3 ha-1 year-1 ) No. of observationSandy plain 3.4 36Dune complex 4.8 18

Younger alluvial Plain 2.7 30Older alluvial Plain 18.4 5Rocky / gravelly piedmont 14.3 11

Figure 5.5 Mean Annual Sediment Yield as a Function of (a) Mean annual rainfall, and (b)drainage basin slope for the lithologies

sediment yields are highest from the sandstone drainage basins, (26.1 m 3 ha-1 year-1) followed by thephyllite (22.7 m 3 ha-1 year-1), older alluvium (14.8 m 3 ha-1 year-1), limestone (12.0 m 3 ha-1 year-1),quartzite (8.4 m 3 ha-1 year-1), blown sand (5.8 m 3 ha-1 year-1), shale (2.0 m 3 ha-1 year-1) and theyounger alluvium (1.5 m 3 ha-1 year-1). However, this trend is slightly changed when the relationshipbetween sediment yield and basin slope is plotted (Fig. 3(b)). In this case sediment yield follows theorder: sandstone (25.9 m 3 ha-1 year-1) > phyllite (22.7 m3 ha-1 year-1) > limestone (18.1 m3 ha-1 year-

1) > older alluvium (14.9 m3 ha-1 year-1) > quartzite (14.2 m3 ha-1 year-1) > younger alluvium (4.4 m3

ha-1 year-1) > blown sand (4.1 m3 ha-1 year-1) > shale (2.5 m3 ha-1 year-1). For a single lithologie unitthere is a general increase in sediment yield with both annual rainfall and drainage basin slope. Thevariations of sediment yield with rainfall and drainage basin slope are due to the nature of the rock.The sandstone outcrops in this region are composed of medium to fine sand with intercalated beds ofgrit or gravels; these outcrops generate the highest sediment yield in comparison to shale which ismore resistant, and in consequence loses the least sediment. The phyllite is composed of medium tocoarse grains with uniform structure and loses less sediment than the sandstone. The limestoneformations are fine, compact, hard and cherty with fractured and weathered upper layers and, thus,still produce less sediment than the quartzite which is medium to coarse grained. When sedimentyields are plotted against the runoff generated in during individual events (Fig. 5.6), a generalincrease in sediment yield with runoff can be seen. The higher runoff is associated with greater


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kinetic energy for erosion and transport of the eroded sediment. There are striking differencesbetween the various events however, in the rate at which sediment yield increases with runoff.This is due to the presence of greater amounts of readily transported loose material in the drainagebasin at the onset of the first event of the wet season. The supply of this loose material decreasesprogressively during a sequence of storm events, due to shorter intervals that allow less bioticactivity. As the study area fall in arid and semi-arid climatic condition and papers ( K. D. Sharma )based on collected data and observations, Souads to be more realistic used for calculation ofreplenishment for river sand mining projects. For comparison Dendy & Bottam calculation ofreplenishment is also given here.

Figure: 5.6 The Relation Between Sediment Yield and Runoff for a Sequences of Storm Events

SAND BUDGET BY DENDY-BOLTON FORMULADetermining the sand budget for a particular stream reach requires site-specific topographic,hydrologic, and hydraulic information. This information is used to determine the amount of sand thatcan be removed from the area without causing undue erosion or degradation, either at the site or at anearby location, upstream or downstream. In-channel or near-channel sand-and-gravel miningchanges the sediment budget, and may result in substantial changes in the channel hydraulics. Theseinterventions can have variable effects on aquatic habitat, depending on the magnitude and frequencyof the disturbance, mining methods, particle-size characteristics of the sediment, the characteristicsof riparian vegetation, and the magnitude and frequency of hydrologic events following thedisturbance. Temporal and spatial responses of alluvial river systems are a function of geomorphicthresholds, feedbacks, lags, upstream or downstream transmission of disturbances, andgeologic/physiographic controls. Minimization of the negative effects of sand-and-gravel miningrequires a detailed understanding of the response of the channel to mining disturbances. Decisions onwhere to mine, how much and how often require the definition of a reference state, i.e., a minimallyacceptable or agreed-upon physical and biological condition of the channel. Present understanding ofalluvial systems is generally not sufficient to enable the prediction of channel responsesquantitatively and with confidence; therefore, reference states are difficult to determine. Still, ageneral knowledge of fluvial processes can provide guidelines to minimize the detrimental effects of


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mining. Well-documented cases and related field data are required to properly assess physical,biological, and economic tradeoffs.Total catchment area of River up to sand mining area is 321 Sq.km. Sediment quantity of sand in theproposed area has been estimated by different available methods & Equations i.e Dandy-Bolton &case study by K.D.Sharma,(CAZRI, Jodhpur).The finally we have concluded that the adequatequantity of sand will be replenishment naturally during monsoon period.5.1.4 DETAIL OF GRADIENT OF RIVER BED TO BE PROVIDEDThe proposed area is a river bed which is gentle sloping. The elevation in the area varies from 610mRL to 512 mRL. The surrounding area is devoid of any thick vegetation except for patchedagricultural lands. The Banas, Gomati & Taleri Rivers flow from West to East direction. The alluvialground surface overlying river sand some distance away from the river bed is under cultivation.River is non Perennial River and it turns only in rainy season and almost dry in summer.5.2 IMPACT ON AIR QUALITY & MITIGATION MEASURESThe mining activities will be confined to the river bed, to extract soft sediments, without drilling &blasting, by semi-mechanized method. The activities in the regular operation can be broadlyclassified into excavation, loading and transport. As the proposed activity is only a extraction andsand normally having moisture does not have much impact on the air environment. The generation ofdust will be negligible and the air quality will be marginally affected. However, control measureslike water sprinkling on haul road are required to reduce the dust level and keep it within permissiblelimit. The gaseous pollutants (SO2, NO2 & CO) are anticipated by transport vehicles. However, theimpacts due to the various activities during operational phase of the proposed sand mining projectare given hereunder

Table 5.3 Various activities during operational phase of the proposed sand miningS. No. 4 Activity Environmental Impacts

1 Sand Excavation Emission of fugitive dust2 Sand Loading Emission of fugitive dust3 Sand

TransportationEmission of fugitive dust Vehicular exhaust Emission ( SO2, NO2,CO)

5.2.1 IMPACTS OF THE SAND EXCAVATIONDaily, around 1000 tonne of sand will be excavated. Excavation is proposed to carry out by Backhoe.During the excavation time, the sand may be discharged in to air environment. However, as the areaexperiences calm winds during most of the times (Annual Mean Wind Velocity is < 5 km/h) thedisplacement of sand by air will be very insignificant. However, even such small quantities also needto be addressed in the project.5.2.2 IMPACTS OF THE SAND LOADING IN TO TRUCKSDaily around 1000 tonne sand will be loaded in to the trucks for transportation to the nearby areas.Loading of sand in to the trucks may likely to release particulate matter.5.2.3 SAND TRANSPORTATIONIt is envisaged that about 50 trucks will transport about 1000 tonne of sand to the nearby areas. Thetransportation is done on road by trucks with a capacity of 20 Ton. Thus, the transportation processalso contributes to vehicular emissions like SO2, NOX, CO.5.2.4 MITIGATION MEASURES FOR AIR POLLUTION


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In the sand mine, air pollution is caused mainly due to dust generation added with gaseous emissionfrom mining activities like loading & transport etc. The gaseous pollutants (SO2, NO2, & CO) areanticipated by transportation vehicles.A. DUST POLLUTIONOne of the main pollutants in air will be particulate matter (PM), which will be generated duringvarious activities of mining such as extraction of sand, and movement of vehicles. Followingmeasures is been taken to minimize air pollution. Haulage road will be adequately sprayed with water by water sprinkler.

The haul roads in the area will be made compact. Both sides of the haul roads will be plantedwith trees to arrest air borne dust.

Green belt/plantation will be developed all along the haul roads and other places to arrestdust.

Dust mask/Face mask will be provided to all employees working in the likely dusty areas.

Proper maintenance of vehicles is been done, which minimize the pollutants. Ambient Air Quality Monitoring is been conducted on regular basis to assess the quality of

ambient air as per the EC conditions and submitted to respective authorities.

Proper tuning of vehicles to keep the gas emissions under check.5.2.5 AIR QUALITY IMPACT PREDICTIONS (AQIP)The air quality in the mining areas depends on the nature and concentration of emissions andmeteorological conditions. The major sources of air pollution due to the mine is dust generation dueto excavation, loading and transportation of mineral, wind erosion of exposed material. Dustemissions from these operations mainly depend on moisture content of the sand and type of controlmeasure adopted.In this study, United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA–42 series) approvedmathematical equations have been used to predict concentrations for different operations in miningincluding the mineral transportation. The major sources for the Fugitive dust emissions from theproposed sand mining project include:

1 Sand excavation2 Sand Loading on to trucks3 Sand transportation to designated sites/market

DETAILS OF SOURCE & EMISSIONS1. AREA SOURCE EMISSIONAir pollution i.e. fugitive & dust emission will be generated due to excavation and handling of sand.2. LINE SOURCE EMISSIONPollution due to vehicular movement is main source of line source emissions in mining activities.Surface conditions of the roads and the fuel consumption of the vehicles remains on the worst sidedue to which these emissions rate remains higher as the vehicular density increases. The majorsources of line emissions during mining activities are the vehicular exhausts and dust due vehiclemovement. The major emissions from this source are Carbon Monoxide, Nitrogen Oxide andSulphur dioxide etc.Air quality modeling was done using line source model as published by USEPA “Workbook ofDispersion Modeling” by Turner, for transportation though roads and the empirical emission factorequations from USEPA. Emission factors to be used in Line source Dispersion equation is adoptedfrom formula as given below:

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WhereE = Emission Rate (kg/VKT)k= Particle size multiplier = (0.36)s = Silt Content of the Road surface material (%) = 12%S = Mean Vehicle Speed (km/hr) = 20 km/hrW=Mean Vehicle Weight (tonnes) = 20 tonnew= Mean number of wheels = 8p= Number of days with at least 0.254 mm of precipitation per year = 20f = frequency of Vehicle movement in no per hour = 6 vehicles / hour

Concentration of the fugitive dust was calculated using the empirical equations for unpaved roadspublished by USEPA- AP42.A. AREA SOURCE EMISSION – SAND EXCAVATION

Particulars PM10

Production capacity, Tonne per Annum 2,81,400Production capacity, Tonne per Day 1000Operational Hours per year 2240USEPA Emission Equation in lb/ton 0.75[18.6 (s)1.5 / (M)1.4 ]Emission of dust, g/sec 0.006414Area of influence, m2 10000 sqmUncontrolled Emission Rate, G/S/M2 0.0000064

B. HAULAGE EMISSIONS (UNPAVED) – TRANSPORT OF SANDParticulars PM10

Production capacity, Tonne per Annum 2,81,400Production capacity, Tonne per Day 1005Operational Hours per day 8Capacity of each truck 20 TonTotal no. of trucks per day 50Total no. of trucks per hour 6Lead Length per trip, km 50 km(Two way)USEPA Emission Equation in lb/VMT (Poundsper vehicle miles traveled)

[(k) x [(s/12)^0.9] x[(W/3)^0.45] ((365-p)/365))

Emission, kg/VKmT (kilogram per vehiclekilometer traveled)

0.796 Ib/VMT0.224 (Kg/VMT)

Area of influence, m2 10,000Uncontrolled Emission Rate, G/S/M2 0.000022

*Emission factor computed based on silt content of 12 % and moisture content of 10%

For each, a brief description characterizing the source and the general methodology used to estimateemission rates are provided. Based on USEPA emission factors, the possible emissions fromdifferent mining activities such as excavation, loading and transportation has been computed. Thesummary of emissions for peak rated production capacity of 100% from different mining activitiescalculated.A substantial portion of these emissions may consist of heavy particles that settle out within themining site. Considering the silt content of the mining sand (12%) with a moisture content (10%).


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5.2.6 AIR QUALITY MODELINGIn order to predict the Particulate emissions, AERMOD 8.2 View Model was used to predict changesin air quality i.e. maximum Ground Level Concentration (GLC’s) of particulate matter, due to thevarious sand mining activities of the proposed project. The model uses the steady state Gaussianplume equation for continuous source. For convenience, 10000 m X 10000 m square block bykeeping project centre coordinates as (0.000, 0.000) has been selected for modeling so as to includeall the air quality baseline monitoring stations in the block. The GLC’s were predicted forEnvironment Management Plan with 90% of pollution control for peak production capacity. Theinputs required for the model is:

Hourly meteorological data Source data Receptor data Emission rate Terrain data

Figure 5.8 Isopleths showing predicted incremental GLC’s of PM10

5.2.7 RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONThe ground level concentrations are computed for 24-hr average. The maximum ground levelconcentrations of PM10, from the different mining activities for study period with EMP are given intable 5.4

Table 5.4 Predicted 24-Hourly Short Term Incremental Concentrations

PollutantsIncrementalConcentration (μg/m3)

Distance (m) Direction

PM10 2.0 Within 500 Towards NE

The cumulative concentration (baseline + incremental) after implementation of the project aretabulated below in table- 5.5. The maximum GLCs after implementation of the project are likely tobe within the prescribed NAAQ standards.

Table 5.5 Cumulative Concentration of PM10 (Baseline + Incremental)SamplingLocation

Monitoring Maximumconcentration in μg/m3

Predicted incrementalMaximum concentration inμg/m3

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Mining site 67.84 1.9 69.74

5.3 DETAILS OF TRANSPORTATION OF MINED OUT MATERIALS AS PER THEINDIAN ROAD CONGRESS FOR BOTH THE WAYS (LOADED AS WELL ASUNLOADED TRUCKS) LOAD AND ITS IMPACT ON ENVIRONMENTTraffic analysis is carried out by understanding the existing carrying capacity of the roads near to theproject site and the connecting main roads in the area. The roads connect from the mine site to SH-49& NH-8. These roads are wide enough to facilitate easy and smooth movement of heavy duty trucks.Then depending on the capacity of the mine, the number of trucks that will be added to the presentscenario will be compared to the carrying capacity. Traffic analysis is carried out by understandingthe existing carrying capacity of the roads near to the mining site and the connecting main roads inthe area. Then depending on the capacity of the mine, the number of trucks that will be added to thepresent scenario will be compared to the carrying capacity. Traffic density measurements wereperformed at two locations near Mine Site (SH-49) and near-National Highway-8). The Monitoringwas performed in October-November-December 2013. Traffic density measurements were madecontinuously for 24 hours by visual observations and counting of vehicles under three categories viz.heavy motor vehicles, light motor vehicles and two wheelers. As traffic densities on the roads arehigh, two skilled persons were deployed simultaneously at each station during each shift-one personon each of the two directions for counting the traffic. At the end of each hour, fresh counting andrecording was undertaken. Total numbers of vehicles per hour under the three categories weredetermined. The results of measurements are given in Table 5.6.

Table 5.6 Traffic Measurement ResultsTraffic Vehiclecategory

No. of vehicles per day near Minesite ( Rajsamand Tehsil) SH-49

No. of vehicles per dayNear National Highway-8

2Wh 67 94

H.M.V. 89 98

L.M.V. 121 136

Total 277 328*Source: Traffic Survey

DURING MINE OPERATIONProposed Capacity 2.81 LTPANo. of working days 280Truck Capacity 20 TonNo. of trucks deployed 50Working Hours per day 8No. of trucks deployed/hr 6Total Block 5

5.3.1 IMPACTS DUE TO TRANSPORTATIONThe sand produced from the mine is to be consumed by different construction/Infrastructural projectslocated at Rajsamand and adjoining areas. Transportation of mined out mineral from the river bedwill be transported by hired/consumers Dumpers, Tractors, trucks. Total Production during the fiveyears planning is 2.81 LTPA. About 50 trucks per day will be required in this mining project.Capacity of each truck is 20 Ton. The proposed increase in traffic density will not cause significantimpact on the traffic since the connecting road and nearby Highway is capable of handling this


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increase in traffic density. The trucks will be properly covered with tarpaulin and overloading willnot be allowed to avoid spillage on roads.5.4 IMPACT OF NOISE/VIBRATIONS & MITIGATION MEASURES5.4.1 IMPACT OF NOISE ON WORKING ENVIRONMENTNoise will be generated by movement of vehicles used for transportation and machines used forexcavation. Noise environment in this project will be affected only by the equipment at the site andvehicular transportation. Since mining is done semi-mechanically, slight increase in noise levels canbe expected. Noise pollution can cause significant impact on the environment and subsequently onthe humans. Baseline Noise levels are observed to be well within the limits in the monitored villages.However, after applying the mitigation measures noise pollution will be reduced further.5.4.2 ANTICIPATED IMPACTSThe proposed sand mining project consists of three major activities as brought out earlier. Thefollowing table indicates the impacts due to various activities on Noise Environment:

Table 5.7 impacts due to various activities on Noise EnvironmentS. No. Activity Environmental Impacts

1 Sand Excavation Slight increase in Noise Levels2 Sand Loading Slight increase in Noise Levels3 Sand Transportation Slight increase in Noise Levels

MITIGATION Since the noise generating is only through mechanical equipment and movement of vehicles,

strict compliance to periodical maintenance the vehicle conditions will be insisted. No working will be carried out in the night hours. Greenbelt and plantation on road side will help in reduce noise level.

5.4.3 NOISE ABATEMENT AND CONTROLThe following control measures will be adopted to keep the ambient noise levels well below thelimits: In order to reduce the effect of noise pollution, ear plugs/earmuffs will be provided to all

employees. Selections of machinery have been done which generate less noise.

Confining the noise generating sources. Periodical noise level monitoring will be carried out.

Maintenance of vehicles Day time mining

Load one by one truck5.5 IMPACT ON WATER ENVIRONMENT & MITIGATION MEASURES5.5.1 IMPACT ON SURFACE WATERSurface drainage is not be affected by mining. It is, therefore, apparent that there will be negligibleimpact of mining on the surface water regime.5.5.2 RAIN WATER HARVESTINGThe proposed mine is situated on the river bed of the Banas, Gomati and Taleri River. So, no rainwater harvesting structure is proposed.5.6 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTNo adverse impact is envisaged in the existing flora, as there will be no deforestation by river sandmining operation.


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The dust is the only major pollutant which will be generated from different activities of river sandmining. The effect of particulate matter on vegetation is in the form of incrustation, plugging ofstomata, loss of chlorophyll and reduction of photosynthesis process. Disturbance in plantmetabolism due to deposition of dust particles on foliar surfaces leads to reduction in plant growth.The atmospheric concentrations normally do not reach a level sufficient to induce acute injury.5.6.1 MEASURES FOR MINIMIZING IMPACT ON FLORAThe green belt in the lease area will to be designed taking into consideration the availability of areaas the efficacy of green belt in pollution control mainly depends on width of the green belt, distancefrom pollution sources, site of the habitat from working place and tree height & density. Whileconsidering the above aspects due care will be taken for selecting the suitable characteristics plantspecies as those fast growing and evergreen trees, trees with large leaf area, locally suitable plantspecies, those resistant to specific pollutant and those which would maintain the regional ecologicalbalance.5.6.2 IMPACT ON FAUNAThe mining lease area is in non-forest land where presence of fauna is very rare. No endangeredspecies of fauna is found in and around lease area. As such, there will be no adverse impact of themining activity on fauna around the mining lease area.5.6.3 MEASURES FOR MINIMIZING IMPACT ON FAUNAFollowing measures will be adopted to minimize the impact of mining on faunal environment of thearea.

Measures is been taken to curb pollution due to air, water, land & noise environment. Greenery developed around mining lease area helps in creating habitats for local faunal

species and to create better environment for various fauna.

The tree plantation is been developed and animal food value in buffer area and the core areanot under active mining as well as other neighboring areas have been developed which havecreated favorable conditions for wildlife.

Creating and developing awareness for nature and wildlife in the adjoining villages.5.6.4 IMPACT ON AQUATIC ECOLOGYThe proposed mining activity is on the River bed. Since the mining activity is on the bed away fromthe river flow, therefore there shall be no impact on the aquatic flora and fauna.5.7 SOCIO - ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT5.7.1 ANTICIPATED IMPACTSThe project activities will not have any adverse impacts on any of the common property resources ofthe village communities, as the sand mine lease area is not being used for any purpose by any sectionof the society in this region. There is no R&R & land acquisition involvement in this project. Thereis no impact of mining on local residents of the area as habitation is away from the applied leasearea. The maximum persons will be employed form nearby villages. There is no source ofemployment is nearby area in this region and thus the employment will develop by the proposedmining activity in nearby area. The applicant after become lessee will help in maintenance of villagekaccha roads with request of local Panchyat Samiti. The lessee will provide maximum assistant tolocal body on their request. The lessee will develop the plantation along the roads. The lessee willcontribute some fund from the income and the fund will use only for the social development of thepeople in the field of Education and Medical.Due to differences in geographical locations and climatic conditions, views of respondents andindeed, actual ecological effects of river sand mining, also differed. Results from respondentsshowed that the single most important effect of river sand mining area is change in river depth and


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possible change in river bank. Agriculture area located on the river bank may get land erosionproblem. This was particularly because agriculture is the predominant economic activity along theriver area. Agricultural activities are often undertaken in the rainy season, and during the dry seasonfarmers spend their time in land preparation.Another significant effect of river sand mining is the abandoned pits serving as a source of breedinggrounds for mosquitoes for example, and the resultant spread of malaria and other related diseases.During rainy seasons, the abandoned pits collect water and as a result attract malaria parasitesresulting in infection of community people. Other diseases such as Cholera, Dysentery and Diarrhea,among others, are associated with the mining activities.The important finding gathered was the occurrence of mining activities along rivers and other waterbodies. Mining activities along these rivers can retard free flow of the water course. Such direct in-stream mining can alter the channel geometry and bed elevation and may involve extensive clearing,diversion of flow, stockpiling of sediment, and excavation of deep pits. This can also result insignificant distortion of the channel morphology, which often causes silting as a result of erosion ofthe banks and consequent flooding, which may worsen especially during high precipitation.Machinery which is used to extract sand sometimes disturbs the vegetation and further exposes thearea to erosion and harsh weather conditions. This can as well cause loss of the protection providedby soil as it filters out pollutants and can further affect aquatic life in such riverine areas.5.7.2 MITIGATION MEASURESThe following mitigation measures will be taken to solve the problems/points raised by local peopleduring field survey: To protect the agricultural area on the river bank an utmost care will be taken while working

in such areas where agriculture is practiced. Agricultural fields will be protected by riverbolder where ever the possibility of river erosion will be felt.

To avoid the possibility of spread of malaria due to stagnant water, no pit will be created dueto excavation of river sand. However if water is accumulated after the rainy season anti-mosquito treatment like fogging, spread of kerosene etc. will be done in the areas.

A proper road and transportation net work will be developed for movement of vehicle andmachinery. No major changed in the vegetative cover is anticipated. However thedevelopment of greenbelt has already been suggested.

To check the possible change in the river bank, 10 meter distance from both side of river willbe kept untouched from exaction of sand and a proper slope will be maintained to keep theriver bed smooth so that water flow may be not get disturbed.

The geometry of river will not be changed in any case, but if there are any weak spots wherethat possibility of change of river channel is visible in case of high rainfall, appropriatemeasures will be taken with the help of hydro-geo-morphologist.

5.7.3 SOCIAL AND ECOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF RIVER SAND MINING Due to differences in geographical locations and climatic conditions, views of respondents

and indeed, actual ecological effects of river sand mining, also differed. Results fromrespondents showed that the single most important effect of river sand mining area is changein river depth and possible change in river bank. Agriculture area located on the river bankmay get land erosion problem. This was particularly because agriculture is the predominanteconomic activity along the river area. Agricultural activities are often undertaken in therainy season, and during the dry season farmers spend their time in land preparation.


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Another significant effect of river sand mining is the abandoned pits serving as a source ofbreeding grounds for mosquitoes for example, and the resultant spread of malaria and otherrelated diseases. During rainy seasons, the abandoned pits collect water and as a result attractmalaria parasites resulting in infection of community people. Other diseases such as cholera,dysentery and diarrhea, among others, are associated with the mining activities.

The important finding gathered was the occurrence of mining activities along rivers and otherwater bodies. Mining activities along these rivers can retard free flow of the water course.Such direct in-stream mining can alter the channel geometry and bed elevation and mayinvolve extensive clearing, diversion of flow, stockpiling of sediment, and excavation of deeppits. This can also result in significant distortion of the channel morphology, which oftencauses silting as a result of erosion of the banks and consequent flooding, which may worsenespecially during high precipitation. Machinery which is used to extract sand sometimesdisturbs the vegetation and further exposes the area to erosion and harsh weather conditions.This can as well cause loss of the protection provided by soil as it filters out pollutants andcan further affect aquatic life in such river mine areas.

Another effect of mining is modification of the recharge area for groundwater by changingthe land surface of river bed, such as forming depressions so that water no longer flows alongoriginal pathways. Such changes may increase or decrease rainwater recharge togroundwater. Shorter flow paths may increase susceptibility to contamination while re-directed flow paths may deplete total recharge of the aquifer.

The project will also provide impetus to industrialization of the area. Where transfer ofboulders into bajri is necessary crushing units will come up. It is expected that intendingentrepreneurs will venture to set up micro and small scale units in the near future making thearea a mixed society, dependent on industry, trade and business. At present agriculture is themain occupation of the people as more than half of the population depends on it. With theimplementation of the proposed mining project the occupational pattern of the people in thearea will change making more people engaged in industrial and business activities rather inagriculture. Thus there will be a gradual shifting of population from agriculture to mining andindustry. Further, the mining and industrial activities in the area may lead to rapid increase inpopulation and thereby urbanization.

5.7.4 IMPACT ON HUMAN SETTLEMENT As the area of operation is in river bed only, hence no habitants in the core zone or buffer

zone will not be affected and no adverse impact is anticipated to human settlement.

Review of secondary data, such as District Census Statistical Handbooks-2011 and therecords of National Informatics Center data, for the parameters of demography, occupationalstructure of people within the general study area of 10 km radius around the project site.

5.8 IMPACT ON CIVIC AMENITIESThe impact of mining on the civic amenities will be substantial after the increase production capacityof the project. With improved transportation facilities there is always a scope for development. Thecommunications facilities have increased and developed in the area and will also further develop innear future.5.9 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETYHealthy and safe working conditions are among the first expectations for sustainability, i.e. theexpectation that risks in mining will not deprive workers of their livelihoods or of their quality oflife. Occupational injuries and ill-health have huge social and economic implications for individuals,


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their families and their communities. They also have an adverse impact on the economy of thesociety as a whole.Occupational accidents and health hazards can also affect public health and safety, and theenvironment. The effect on the health and safety of people, costs to the economy and impacts theenvironment. Efforts will be made to address occupational health and safety with broader socialagenda for sustainable development.While significant uncertainties remain in controlling dust exposures and maintaining theeffectiveness of controls, the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is important.Occupational health and safety (OHS) is a cross-disciplinary area concerned with protecting thesafety, health and welfare of people engaged in work or employment. Mining will be carried out at avery shallow depth (not more than 3 meter), haul road will at 1:10, hence there is very lesspossibilities of accidents; although on site first aid box will be provided to workers.Excessive dust, noise and vibration will be the chief health hazards for the miners. Some examples ofsuch hazards are: Exposure to dust and Noise exposure;

Vehicular movements. Physical Hazards.

5.9.1EXPOSURE TO DUSTExposure to fine particulates is associated with work in most of the dust-generating stages notablyfrom sand handling, and transportation. Workers with long term exposure to fine particulate dust willbe at risk of pneumoconiosis, emphysema, bronchitis, and fibrosis.Methods to prevent and control exposure to dust include the following: Control of dust through water spraying, Use of PPE, as appropriate (e.g. masks and respirators) to address residual exposures.

5.9.2 PRE-PLACEMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION AND PERIODICAL MEDICALEXAMINATION SCHEDULESThe fresh employees when taken are thoroughly medically examined under initial medicalexamination and thereafter during continuation of employment; the periodic medical examination isbeing done suggested by DGMS.5.10 MINE CLOSUREMine closure plan is the most important environmental requirement in mineral mining projects. Themine closure plan should cover technical, environmental, social, legal and financial aspects dealingwith progressive and post closure activities. The primary aim is to ensure that the following broadobjectives along with the abandonment of the mine can be successfully achieved: To minimize environmental damage

To conserve valuable attributes and aesthetics. To overcome adverse socio-economic impacts. To create a productive and sustainable after use for the site, acceptable to mine owners,

regulatory agencies and the public. To protect public health and safety of surrounding habitation.

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Low risk to biota Physical stability

Re-vegetation and other improvements

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ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME

6.1 SCOPE OF ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMEnvironmental monitoring program includes periodic analysis of air, soil, noise and water, samples.Environmental monitoring will be conducted on regular basis to assess the pollution level in themining lease area as well in the surrounding areas. Therefore, regular monitoring program of theenvironmental parameters is essential to take into account the changes in the environment. Theobjectives of monitoring are:-

To identify the state of pollution within the mining lease area. To verify the result of the impact assessment study in particular with regards to new

developments. Generate data for predictive or corrective purpose in respect of pollution. To assess and monitor the environmental impacts. To establish a database for future Impact Assessment Studies for new projects.6.2 METHODOLOGY OF MONITORING

Post project monitoring will be carried out as per conditions stipulated in Environmental ClearanceLetter issued by MoEF, Consent issued by SPCB as well as according to CPCB guidelines. Thefollowing table is showing details of Post Project Monitoring programme:

Table – 6.1 Post Project Monitoring Programme

S. No Attributes Parameters for monitoring Frequency of monitoring

1 Ambient Air PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx and CO As per CPCB/ RSPCB requirement

Vehicle logs Daily records

2 AmbientNoise Level

Noise levels at Day & night

time -Leq dB (A)

As per norms of RSPCB/ MoEF

Maintain records of vehicles Periodic during operation phase

3 Water qualityand

water levels

TDS, Total Hardness, Calciumhardness, Magnesium hardness,Chloride, Fluoride,Sulphate,Nitrates, Alkalinity, Iron,Copper & As per IS10500:2012 or as Per Conditionof EC/CTE

Watertable Level Four times ina year.

Periodic during operation phase

4 Maintenanceof flora and

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fauna Herbs & Shrubs Per Year

5 Soil qualityMonitoring

Physico- chemical parametersi.e. pH, Bulk Density, Soiltexture, Nitrogen,AvailablePhosphorus,Potassium,Calcium,Magnesium, Sodium,

Electrical Conductivity,OrganicMatter, Chloride

As per norms of RSPCB/ MoEF

6 SandReplenishment

3-4 Selected Locations inBlock A,B,C,D &E

Pre & Post Monsoon every Year

7 Socio-Economic

Villages of Core & Buffer area Once in 2 years through physical survey fordetecting any adverse variation and promptcorrectives

6.3 POST PROJECT MONITORING PLAN

6.3.1 AIR QUALITY MONITORING

Air quality monitoring is essential for evaluation of the effectiveness of abatement Programmes andto develop appropriate control measures. Project Proponent will monitor fugitive dust emissions atlocations of nearest human habitations and other public amenities located nearest to sources of dustgeneration, in and around the proposed sand mining project at a frequency of once in a fortnight orany other frequency as stipulated by MoEF and take appropriate air pollution control measures inorder to ensure that the concentration of PM10, PM2.5, SO2 and NOx are within the limits. Themonitoring records will be submitted to MoEF regularly.

PARAMETERS: As per MoEF guidelines, the concentration of Particulate Matter (PM10), Sulphurdioxide (SO2) and Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) will be monitored in upwind, downwind and crosswinddirection and also covering all sensitive receptors, along with adequate meteorological measurementfor proper interpretation of data.

METHODOLOGY

Respirable dust sampler with gaseous sampling attachment will be used for monitoring of air qualityfor parameters viz., PM10, PM2.5, SO2 NOx and CO with a sampling frequency of 24 hours durationor 8 Hours sampling and analysis will be carried out as per IS- 5182:1999 for measurement of airPollution. PM10 & PM2.5 will be analyzed gravimetrically, SO2 will be analyzed by improved westand Gaeke method and NOx will be analyzed as per Jacob & Hochheiser Modified (Na-Aresnite)Method.The National Ambient Air Quality Standards, MoEF Notification: GSR 826 (E), November16th, 2009 is made applicable to sand mining project.

6.3.2 WATER QUALITY MONITORING

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for Discharge of Environmental Pollutants, GSR 801 (E) Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986prescribed by CPCB will be analyzed for all the effluents for assessing the overall quality ofeffluents. Surface water samples will be analyzed for all the parameters as per CPCB Guidelines andground water samples will be analyzed for all the parameters as per IS-10500.METHODOLOGY:The sample collection, procedures for sample preservation and methods of analysis are followed asper Standard Methods for examination of Water and Waste water analysis published by AmericanPublic Health Association (APHA).

FREQUENCY OF MONITORING: Monitoring of water samples will be done at a frequency ofonce in each season.

The following standards will be followed for complete analysis of water samples:

Surface water: As per CPCB Guidelines

Ground water: BIS-10500:2012

6.3.3 NOISE LEVEL MONITORING

Noise level monitoring will be done for achieving the following objectives:

(i) To compare sound levels with the values specified in noise regulations

(ii) To determine the need and extent of noise control of various noise generating sources

(iii) Correlation of noise levels with community response to noise levels.

Noise level monitoring will be done at the work zone to assess the occupational noise exposure level.Noise levels will also be monitored at the noise generating sources like sand handling arrangements,vehicle maintenance workshop and also nearby villages for studying the impact due to higher noiselevels for taking necessary control measures at the source.

PARAMETERS: The noise level recordings will be measured in dB(A) Leq values, where dB(A)denotes the time weighted average of the level of sound in decibels on scale A , which is relatable tohuman hearing.

FREQUENCY OF MONITORING: Monitoring frequency for noise levels will be once in afortnight. MoEF has stipulated that noise levels have to be monitored between 6.00 AM to 10.00 PMfor day time and 10.00 PM to 6.00 AM for night time.

6.3.4 GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT

Vegetation development is proposed along the bank of river and along road sides of approach roads.While selecting plant species preference will be given for planting native species of the area andshall have soil binding capacity. M/s RFPPL will supply saplings to surrounding villagers for greenbelt development in their villages and encourage the plantation by means of social forestry.

Green belt development as per the scheduled plan will be reviewed every year plantation records willbe maintained for period of plantation, area under plantation, length of avenue plantation, type ofspecies density of planted area and survival rate.

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Project Proponent is committed to providing a quality service in a manner that ensure a safe andhealthy workplace for employees and minimize potential impact i.e Air, water Soil, Noise on theenvironment. They will operate in compliance with all relevant environmental legislation and striveto use pollution prevention and environmental best practices:

The lessee will:-

Integrate the consideration of environmental concerns and impact in to all of our decision makingand activities.

Promote environmental awareness among employees and encourage them to work in anenvironmentally responsible manner.Trained, educate and inform to employees about environmentalissues thatmay effect their work Where required by legislation or where significant health, safety orenvironmental hazards exist, develop and maintain appropriate emergency and spill responseprogramme. Strive to continually improve environmental performance and minimize the socialimpact and damage of activities by periodic review of environmtal policy in light of current andplanned future activities.

We will comply all Condition Given in EC, CTE & CTO and Submitt Compliance Report toConcerned department timely.

6.5 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING CELL

Apart from having an Environmental Management Plan, it is also necessary to have a permanentorganizational set up charged with the task of ensuring its effective implementation of mitigationmeasures and to conduct environmental monitoring.In this effect, M/s RFPPL will assignresponsibilities to officers from various disciplines to co-ordinate the activities concerned withmanagement and implementation of environment control measures. An Organ gram of Environmentmanagement is shown in figure No 6.1. Basically, this department undertakes the monitoring ofenvironmental pollution level by measuring, ambient air quality, water and effluent quality, Noiselevel, etc., either departmentally or appointing external agency whenever required. TheEnvironmental and Safety department will also looking after for preparation of environmentstatement, carrying out environment audit, preparation of Consent to establish & Consent to operate.

Environmental monitoring cell will be established for monitoring of important and crucialenvironmental parameters which are of immense importance to assess the status of environmentduring sand mine operation.

Head of the Environment

Environment Management Cell

Manager

(Mines & Environment)


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Fig No .6.1 Organizational Structure of Environmental Management Cell

In order to carry out the environmental monitoring, EMC will perform the following activities:

EMC will oversee that environmental control measures are implemented as per approved actionplan.

Identify and record the constraints in respect of environmental planning and implementation. Systematically document and record keeping w.r.t environmental issues. Monitoring of plantation development. Environmental compliance to the regulatory authorities. Communication with the concerned departments on the environmental issues. Interact and liaison

with State/ Central Government departments To monitor compliance of environmental regulations. Continual improvement in environmental performance. To follow proper documentation and monitoring procedures, for developing better environmental

management systems at the mine. To keep up with regulatory requirements and arrange for the necessary certificates or consents viz., air

and water. To conduct yearly environmental monitoring and submit the statement to RSPCB.

6.6 REPORTING SCHEDULES OF MONITORED DATA

The monitored data on air quality, water quality, soil quality and noise levels, will be periodicallyexamined for taking necessary corrective measures. The monitored data will be submitted toRajasthan State Pollution Control Board (RSPCB). The post-project data will be submitted in half-yearly monitoring reports to the same.

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CHAPTER–7ADDITIONAL STUDIES

7.1 PUBLIC CONSULTATIONAs per the provisions of Environmental Impact Assessment Notification dated 14-09-2006 issued byMinistry of Environment and Forests, Govt. of India; Public Hearing was conducted at 03.00 PM on26.11.2014, in the premises of Panchayat Samiti Office, Tehsil & District: Rajasamand, under theChairmanship of Additional District Collector Shri Govind Singh Ranawat, Zila Parishad,Rajasamand for, Proposed River Sand Mining Project located at Revenue villages of Tehsil &District: Rajasamand, Rajasthan. Advertisement for conducting public hearing was published on19.10.2014 in “Hindustan Times” & 20.10.2014 in “Danik Bhaskar”. To start with the proceedingsof Public Hearing Shri Mahaveer Mehta, Regional Officer, Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board,Bhilwara welcomed all the persons present and gave a brief introduction about the procedure andimportance of Public Hearing being conducted under the EIA Notification, dated 14.09.2006 issuedby Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India. Thereafter representative of Projectconsultant M/s Enviro Concept (I) Pvt. Ltd, Jaipur Shri Ram Kishor Kumawat and Shri GhanshyamDas made a presentation and gave details of the project. 42 persons made their attendance in thepublic hearing and following issues were raised:-


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Table No 7.1 Public Hearing Action Plan

S.No.

Name andAddress of the

PersonIssues raised in brief

Response/Commitment of Proponant &

Consultant

Action Plan/Budgetary Provision

1 Shri KrishanPaliwalVillage:Bhagwanda(Khammnor)

He said that it ismentioned in theproject that nationalhighway no. 8 is at thedistance of 1 to 1.5 kmwhile mining works iscontinue in it. It is giventhat Railway station atthe distance of 5 kmwhich is not more than0.5km. In Rajsamandlake mining activity iscontinuing. Severalcases regarding miningare lodged in policerecord. Mining morethan the depth of 20 feethas been done. Watersupply pipeline hasbreakdown due tomining in all villages i.e.Rajyawas, Pipli, Emirdi,Nogama etc. Wecomplained in Miningdepartment, but all invain. Recently heavymachineries are beingused for mining whichhave been kept for last2-5 days in the villageand these machineriesare sent out currently.

Given distance in EIAreport from railwaystation is aerial.Mining activity shallnot be carried out inthe radius of 45.0meter of any of themonument, publicbuilding etc. Miningworks will be done inallotted khasranumbers only andaccording to miningscheme. If we talk ofpits in the lease area,these pits have beenmade before theallotment of lease.Mining will be doneup to 3.0m depth orwater table which isearlier. Mining will besemi-mechanized andopencast.

No BudgetaryProvision.MoEF Guidelinesissued by aworking group inMarch, 2010 andRajasthan StateGovernment PolicyNotification No. GSR27 dated 21 June,2012 in respect ofmining ofbajri will be followed.Mining willbe done systematically& in sequentialmanner as per MiningPlan & ProgressiveMine Closure Planapproved byDepartment ofMines and Geology,Rajasthan

2 Shri Mathura LalKumawat,Nirmal GramPanchayat: Emri

Water supply pipe-linealong the road has beendamaged since twoyears, repairing workcontinued every day.

Care will be takenduring miningactivity.

No BudgetaryProvision.

3 Shri Babu LalKumawat,Nirmal Gram

At present there aremany pits underRailway bridge up to 20

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Panchayat: Emri feet depth. Their miningactivity is so mean thatthey don’t have mercyfor any one. They keepon bossing around innight. If anyonecomplains about themthey start fighting. Wehave no problem byallotted lease if theywork in their boundary.Under the bridge wherethe wells of villagers arein existence, miningactivity has made 20meters deeper pits ascomparison to wells.Before 3 months in anaccident a man whocame from Bhiwara tovisit has died. 2 monthsbefore in an accident awoman, resident ofvillage- Bhana, has diedin lake. Mining activityshould be done in a waythat there isdevelopment in the area,availability of drinkingwater, safety of us aswell as Environment.Over loaded dumpersmore than 50 tons havedamaged the roads.

samples will becollected and tested 4times in a year andthis report is sent tohead office ofRajasthan StatePollution ControlBoard and regionaloffice of MOEF atLucknow. The pitshave already madebefore the leaseallotment. Vehicleswill not be overloadedfrom their loadingcapacity.

4 Shri KrishanPaliwal, Village :Bagwanda(Khamnor

It is mentioned in EIAreport that ground watertable is 3.16m thanmining is not permitted.While Rajsamand comesunder dark zone.Farmers are not evenpermitted to dig a wellin this area and theymined out openly. Howmany students areawarded scholarship in

Mining will be doneaccording to miningrules. Ground watertable will not beintersacted. Allactivities of corporatesocial responsibilty(CSR) andenvironmentmanagement (EMP)are proposed, whichwill be followed after

Total amount allocated

for Socioeconomic

development is 4.60 Lac

per year under the CSR

Programme.

Total Cost allocated for

Environmental

Management measures

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CSR activity? Howmany trees are plantedand which road issprayed with water tocontrol the dust. Clearthe status of RajsamandLake catchment areawhere mining isprocessing. There aremany pits in Rajsamandlake up to 20 foot depth.

getting environmentclearance fromMOEF. Mining will bedone in allotted khasranos. only.

5 Shri LaxmanSingh Sekhawat,Village: Kankroli

What is the catchmentarea of Rajsamand lake?

Runn “A” and “B” ofpatwar circleRajsamand which isstarting fromChhaparkheri,Mundawar, Bhana,Vachrol, Lavana,Mochrna, Bhagvandaand ends with Sewanlivillage.


6 Shri Babu LalKumawat,Nirmal GramPanchayat: Emri

At what distance fromrailway bridge miningactivity should not becarried out? Miningactivity being done atthe distance of 25kmfrom railway bridge.They take away theBajri after sieving andleave the stone behind inmining area. Now youtell me how willplantation be of trees instones? Sand excavationby heavy machinery inour area should bestopped effectively.

Mining activity shallnot be carried out inthe radius of 45.0meter of any of themonument, publicbuilding etc. leaseholder applied forenvironmentalclearance to MOEF.Plantation and CSRactivities will bestarted afterenvironment clearancefrom MOEF. Asenvironmentmanagement fund Rs.5 per ton is depositingin mining department.

Total Cost allocated for

Environmental

Management measures

is 12.50 Lac. Per year.

7 Shri VinodAcharya, Village:Pipli Achraya

All activities showing inthe project should beimplemented by leaseholder.

After receiving theEnvironmentalClearance it will beimplemented as perrules.


8 Shri Manohar At present most of the Ground water will not


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Keer, (Sarpach),Village: PipliAcharyan

mining activity held inPipli Acharyan. 25Tractors keep onstanding there alltogether. Ground waterlevel has been decreasedby mining in nearbyvillages. There is nowater for agriculture.There the dust emissionis so high nearshamshan ghat thatpeople get covered withdust. There is norevenue profit of gramPanchayat by sandmining. Either Sandmining should berestricted completely or2% or some fixedamount should beprovided to gramPanchayat. There is noprovision to fulfill thediggings due to mining.

be intersected. Miningwill be done accordingmining plan and nowaste will begenerated by mining.No waste will begenerated duringmining activities.Riverbed miningactivity does notincrease fluoride levelin the area. Therefore,impact on groundwater regime &surface water will notbe there

9 Shri DineshGurjar, Village:Mohi

There are 400 tractors inthe village. Villagershave made these pitshemselves. Thesetractors are used inmining work. AsSarpanch Ji saying thatdust is emitted bytractors so most oftractors are owned byhimself. If sand miningis spopped people willnot get employment.There will be no profitby stopping sand mining


10 Shri PurusttomJat, Village:AmrohiGram Panchayat:Rajyawas

Employment should begiven tothe people of nearbyvillages.

To fill a tractor 5 person

Workers from nearbyvillages will be givenpreferencefor employment incollection and loadingof Bajri.


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and a truck 21 personare required.Machineries are used byonly prosperous personlike; Shri Narayan SinghBhati. This is earlier topresently workingperson.

11 Shri Babu LalKumawat,Nirmal GramPanchayat: Emri

Who will fill the pits inriverbed area?

No pit formed by leaseholder.During rainyperiod if pit any, willbe replenishednaturally.


Written queries/objection obtained during public hearing are as under:

S. No.Name and Address

of the PersonDescription

Response/Commitment ofProponant & Consultant

1

Sarpanch VillageRajyawas, Mohi,Pipli Achrayan

Written Application regardingGround Water depletion, effecton Crops. Written Applicationregarding Lease TenderCancellation

Excavation will be carried outupto a maximum depth of 3 mfrom surface of bajri depositand not less than one metreabove the water level of theRiver channel whichever isreached earlier. Therefore,impact on ground waterregimewater will not be there. Noeffect on Agriculture & Croppattern.

7.2. IMPACTS DUE TO TRANSPORTATIONThe sand produced from the mine is to be consumed by different construction/Infrastructuralprojects located at Chittorgarh and adjoining areas. Transportation of mined out mineral from theriver bed will be transported by hired Dumpers, Tractor-Trolly, and Trucks. Total Production duringthe five years planning is 14.07 Lac Tonne. About 30 trucks per day will be required in this miningproject. Capacity of each truck is 20 Ton. The proposed increase in traffic density will not causesignificant impact on the traffic since the connecting road and nearby Highway is capable ofhandling this increase in traffic density. The trucks will be properly covered with tarpaulin andoverloading will not be allowed to avoid spillage on roads.7.2.1 RISK ASSESSMENT & DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLANThe present project is a Sand mining project, which is relatively very low risk activity, being surfacemining or opencast mining, compared to coal mining. The risks associated with the project are nothazardous, but if any, they are only accidents and incidents, associated with mining machinery ortransportation activity. This part delineates the risks associated with the project and the preventionmeasures to avoid or minimize the risk.7.2.2 ACTIVITIES WITH POTENTIAL RISKS


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None of the risks are of hazardous type, while accidents and incidents can be expected if adequatecontrols or safety systems are not adopted. The sand excavation and loading on to the trucks byBackhoe can have risks of accidents if human failure or errors are not taken care of. The Accidents,if any, may not be fatal, but are potential to cause temporary or permanent disabilities. Thus, theneed for adequate safety at work places is needed. On the other hand, the manual activity of sandmining and sand loading is not associated with accidents, however, some minor incidents likeexhaustion, sun-strokes, or other health related incidents may take place, which can be avoided withadequate safety regulations and measures. Transportation of mined sand to the stowing sites is theactivity associated with accidents on road and at the project site. However, with effective safetymeasures the accidents can be avoided and prevented.7.2.3 SAFETY OF MACHINE USE AT MINING SITEThe major machinery that is used at mining site is only a Backhoe vehicle that can excavate sand andload on to the trucks. The area where Backhoe is operated will be manned by appropriate licensedand trained staff to ensure that the vehicle activity is performed as per the safety norms. The vehicleoperating condition is ensured every day before the work is initiated, especially with regard to itshydraulic systems, mechanical conditions, and other operating systems. The movement of trucks forloading of sand shall be regulated by a trained inspector who shall be responsible for the safety ofvehicle movement and prevention of accidents or incidents associated with the vehicular movement.The staff working with backhoe and on site shall be trained in first-aid and other safety measures,accident or incident prevention and reporting and communication mechanisms.7.2.4 SAFETY MEASURES DURING WORKING AT SAND MINING SITEOccupational safety and health is very closely related to productivity and good employer – employeerelationship. Some of the measures proposed for occupational safety and health have been listedbelow: Safety measures will be implemented as per mine act 1952, MMR 1961 mines rules 1955. Protective equipment like dust mask, ear plugs/muffs and other equipments shall be provided for use by

the work persons. Notices warning to prevent inadvertent entry of persons shall be displayed at all conspicuous places and

in particular near mine entries. Danger signs shall be displayed near the excavations. Security guards will be posted.

Provision of rest shelters for mine workers with amenities like resting, drinking water, and toiletsfacilities etc. will be provided by lessee.

Rotation of workers, if necessary. First - Aid facilities in the mining area. Training of personnel to inculcate safety consciousness through slogans and posters. All workers will be subjected to medical examination as per mines rule 1955 both at times of

appointment and at least once in five years. Medical camps will be organized for this activity.Insurance of all employees as per the rules will be carried out

Regular/periodical monitoring of mine environment to ensure the efficacy of various protectivemeasures.

7.2.5 SAFETY MEASURES DURING SAND TRANSPORTATIONSand transportation from the mining site to the market is a major activity that can have potentialrisks of road accidents. In order to prevent these, the following safety measures will be proposed: The vehicles will be maintained in good condition and checked thoroughly at least once a month

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The vehicle drivers and associated staff will have appropriate licenses issued by the concernedauthorities.

All transportation within the main working should be carried out directly under the supervisionand control of the management.

The maximum permissible speed limit will be ensured. To avoid danger while reversing the equipments/vehicles especially at the working place/loading

points, stopper should be posted to properly guide reversing/spotting operating, otherwise noperson should be there within 10 km radius of machine.

Avoid over-loading of tippers & trucks & consequent spillage on the roads.

7.2.6 POSSIBLE RISKS DUE TO FAILURE OF WASTE DUMP & ITS CONTROLNo waste dump will be created therefore the question of failure of waste dump does not exist.7.2.7 OTHER POSSIBLE MEASURES TO AVOID RISKS/DISASTER DUE TO RIVER BEDMINING. Unwanted material including mineral or spillage (if any) will not be stacked on the banks as it

will hinder the flow of water in monsoon season. The minerals will be mined out in a uniform way so that the river flow/course will not get

disturbed. 10 m offset will also be left against the banks to protect side collapse/scouring and riparian vegetation.

7.3 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY (OHS)Healthy and safe working conditions are among the first expectations for sustainability, i.e. theexpectation that risks in mining will not deprive workers of their livelihoods or of their quality oflife. Occupational injuries and ill-health have huge social and economic implications for individuals,their families and their communities. They also have an adverse impact on the economy of thesociety as a whole. Occupational accidents and health hazards can also affect public health andsafety, and the environment. The effect on the health and safety of people costs the economy andimpacts the environment. Efforts will be made to address occupational health and safety withbroader social agenda for sustainable development. Hazards, which are associated with poorengineering design, contribute to increased safety risks. Although health risks can be avoided byimplementing controls at source in the work environment, designing such controls for miningenvironment presents considerable challenges because dust and noise are generated by mining itself.A range of control measures that act together to reduce exposure to such risks is therefore necessary.These could include methods for minimizing dust levels by reducing dust generation and methodsfor dilution, suppression, capture, and containment. While significant uncertainties remain incontrolling dust exposures and maintaining the effectiveness of control the use of appropriatepersonal protective equipment (PPE) is important. Occupational health and safety (OHS) is a cross-disciplinary area concerned with protecting the safety, health and welfare of people engaged in workor employment. The goal of all occupational health and safety programs is to foster a safe workenvironment. Excessive dust, noise and vibration are the chief health hazards for the miners. Someexamples of such hazards are:• Exposure to dust• Noise exposure• Vehicular movements• Physical Hazards.Exposure to Dust Exposure to fine particulates is associated with work in most of the dust-generating stages notably from

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Workers with long term exposure to fine particulate dust are at risk of pneumoconiosis, emphysema,bronchitis, and fibrosis.

Methods to prevent and control exposure to dust include the following:• Control of dust through water spraying,• Use of PPE, as appropriate (e.g. masks and respirators) to address residual exposures.

Pre-placement medical examination and periodical medical examination schedulesThe fresh employees when taken are thoroughly medically examined under initial medicalexamination and thereafter during continuation of employment; the periodic medical examination isbeing done suggested by DGMS.

7.3 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIESWelfare AmenitiesThe surrounding villages will also be benefited from the proposed welfare amenities as listed below-

Table 7.1 Detail of CSR ActivitiesS.

No.Description Amount Per Year (in lac)

1 Health check up camps for workers & Villagers Medical Examination Medical Camps .i.e. Blood Donation,Eye Camp etc Helping to govt. programs to vaccination / polio/ TB etc.

0.5

2 EHS Programme of the workers Occupational health and Safety program me of the

workers shall be undertaken periodically to observe anycontractions due to exposure to dust and take correctivemeasures if required

0.5

3 Insurance cover of workers & others Facilitiesa. Insuranceb. Drinking waterc. first aid boxd. welfare facilities

0.6

4 Assistance to local schools/ Hospitals/ Anganbadies etc. Merit cum need Scholarships to the poor family

children's Contribution to vocational training to needy people Free distribution of books & uniforms to the students.

1.0

5 Sanitations and Drinking water facilitiesConstruction of toilets & other facilities for Public utilizationHelping and contributing to drinking water supply

1.0

6 Skilled Development ProgrammeTraining & awareness programmes to enhancement offarming practicesIntegrated Livestock Development activitiesNeed based training for valuaddition to artisanTraining for Truck Drivers and assistant

0.5

7 Assistance to self help groups 0.5Total 4.6

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CHAPTER-8PROJECT BENEFITS

8.0 GENERALThe proposed river sand mining project has a significant positive impact on the socio-economicenvironment of the area. It will help to sustain the development of the area. The proposed projectwill significantly contribute to the economic development of the area and to improve standards ofliving. The execution of the project i.e removal of sand will protect against widening of the riverchannel and flooding of adjoining areas, bring overall improvement in the locality, neighbourhoodand the State by bringing industry, roads, water supply, electricity, employment, living standard andeconomic growth. The project will provide raw material for in infrastructure development, increaseemployment opportunity and improve the socioeconomic condition of the area.8.1 EMPLOYMENT GENERATIONEmployment is expected to increase during sand excavation, sand transportation, in trade and otherancillary services. Employment in these sectors will be primarily temporary or contractual andinvolvement of unskilled labour will be more. A major part of this labour force will be mainly fromlocal villagers who are expected to engage themselves both in agriculture and project activities. This


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will enhance their income and lead to overall economic growth of the area. The proponent feels thatthe proposed river sand mining project will help in generating newer employment opportunity bothdirectly and indirectly. The core and buffer area will be benefitted as the employment preference willbe given to locals. As the education level of the local area is low, employment might help createlivelihood to the people. The proposed project will bring in job opportunities during operationalphase. The man power requirement is based on quantity of production and transportation technology.The proposed mining activity will generate employment to the local people in this area. Theproposed project will generate direct employment to 23 personnel. About 20 workers will beemployed in mining operations, other supporting services and 3 no’s of managerial staff.INDIRECT EMPLOYMENTThe project will also provide some indirect employment to the people of nearby area of mine site.Some people will get engaged in some pet shops like tea shop, vehicle repair centre etc. It will alsoprovide some need based opportunity to the local public. The project will provide following indirectemployment to the local people:-The bajri available will provide agency employment in the value chain analysis, for place utility andretail.Transportation and warehousing in the region required to transfer the mineral will eventuallybe needed and therefore trucks and jobs in logistical activities will come up.There will be development of externalities for the mine workers petty shops (tea, repair stations fortrucks etc.) as supporting services.As there would be vocational training camps and Technical Training of mining to the regionalpeople, hence there will be potential manpower available for the proposed and surrounding mines ofthe tehsil. This would create Indigenous Technologies for sustainable development8.1.1 IMPROVEMENTS IN PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTUREThe proposed project will enhance the socio-economic activities in the adjoining areas. This willresult in following benefits:- Improvements in physical infrastructure. Improvements in social infrastructure. Generation of employment and improved standard of living Contribution to the exchequer. Prevention of illegal mining. Post-mining enhancement of green cover

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CHAPTER–9ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

9.1 INTRODUCTIONThe assimilative capacity of the study area is the maximum amount of pollution load that can bedischarged in the environment without affecting the designated use and is governed by dilution,dispersion and removal due to physico-chemical and biological processes. The EMP is required toensure sustainable development in the study area of 10.0 Km radius of the proposed mining site;hence it needs to be an all encompassive plan for the proposed activity. Government regulatingagencies like Pollution Control Board working in the region and more importantly the people livingin the study area need to extend their co-operation and contribution.It has been evaluated that the study area has not been affected adversely with the proposed activityand likely to get new economical fillip, not only for the study area but also for the region as a whole.Mitigation measures at the source level and an overall management plan at the study area level areelicited so as to improve the supportive capacity of the receiving bodies. The EMP aims atcontrolling pollution at the source level to the possible extent with the available and affordabletechnology.Environmental management for the proposed river sand mining activity is discussed for theenvironmental impact pertains to the operational phase. Even though reversible in nature - all theimpacts will be visible only during operational phase. It is planned to take corrective measures toensure that these effects are kept to bare minimum. The EMP will therefore, be initiated duringplanning stage itself.The environmental management plan consists of a set of mitigation, management, monitoring andinstitutional measures to be taken during implementation and operation of the project, to eliminateadverse environmental impacts or reduce them to acceptable levels. The present environmentalmanagement plan addresses the components of environment which are likely to be affected by thedifferent operations in the mine.The objectives of EMP are: Overall conservation of environment. Minimization of waste generation and pollution. Judicious use of natural resources and water.

Safety, welfare and good health of the work men and populace. Ensure effective operation of all control measures.

Vigilance against probable disasters and accidents. Monitoring of cumulative and long time impacts. Ensure effective operation of all control measures

Environmental Management Plan (EMP) aims at the preservation of ecological system byconsidering in-built pollution abatement facilities at the proposed site. Some of the major criteriagoverning the environmental measures will be adopted, and the same is described in ensuringparagraphs.9.2 AIR ENVIRONMENTThe proposed river sand mining operations are not anticipated to raise the concentration of thepollutants beyond prescribed limits. However, the following measures would be adopted to mitigatethe pollution levels in ambient air. Dust particles generated during mining activities when becomeairborne lead to increase in particulates level in the ambient air. The major source of dust generation


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will be the transport of material by trucks and tractor trolleys. Adequate control measures shall betaken during mining operations as well as transportation of river sand. The following measures willbe taken to mitigate the fugitive dust from different operations9.2.1 PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF DUST POLLUTIONThe main pollutant in air will be Particulate Matter (PM10 & PM2.5), which will be generated due tovarious mining activities. However, to reduce the impact of dust pollution the following steps will betaken during various activities.(a) During loading operationLoading will be done by manual/Semi Mechanized method.(b) During Transport operationWater will be sprayed regularly during the shift operation to prevent generation of fugitive dust dueto movement of vehicles.(c) Plantation workIt is proposed to have plantation on both side of the roads as greenbelt to provide cover against dustdissemination plantation will also be carried out as social forestry programmed in village school andthe areas allocated by the Panchayat Simiti/state authorities native plants like Desi Kikar, Neem,Pipal, Khejari, Dhok and other species will be planted with suitable combination of tress that cangrow fast and also have good leaf cover shall be adopted to green develop the green belt.(d) Monitoring of air pollutionAir quality monitoring will be carried out to monitor the quality of Air in surrounding area as perCPCB/SPCB norms.9.3 NOISE ENVIRONMENTAs there will be no heavy earth moving machinery there will not be any major impact on noise leveldue to river sand mining and other association activities a detailed noise survey has been carried outand results were cross referenced with standards and were found to be well within limits. It ispredicated that the proposed river sand mining activity will not have any significant impact on thenoise environment of the region. The only impact will be due to transportation of river sand by trucksand tractor trolleys.The following control measures shall be taken to keep the ambient noise levels well within limits:

Use of personal protective devices i.e., earmuffs and earplugs by workers, working in highnoise areas.

Conducting periodical medical checkup of all workers for any noise related health problems

Proper training to personnel to create awareness about adverse noise level effects. Planned noise monitoring at suitable locations in the mine and outside location for proper

effective remedial actions. Minimum use of horns and speed limit of 10 kmph. Timely maintenance of vehicles and their silencers to minimize vibration and Sound.

Care will be taken to produce minimum sound during river sand loading. The greenbelt with species of rich canopy around the lease area at suitable places and along

the roads will further attenuate the noise levels.

The greenbelt, will act as noise attenuator. With the noise abatement measures (as indicatedabove), it is expected that the noise levels will be maintained in compliance with DGMSstandards.

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There would not be any adverse effect on the ground water as well as surface water quality. Themineral formation does not contain any harmful element, which could percolate into the ground andpollute the ground water. Hence, no control measures are required. However, regular monitoring ofquality in the existing hand pumps/tube wells in the vicinity will be carried out both with reference toarea and times intervals to study the hydrodynamics of the strata.9.5 LAND ENVIRONMENTAny mining activity may alter the land use pattern in the lease area. In order to minimize the adverseaffects, the following suggestions have been made. Degradation of land is not a very significantadverse impact of river bed mining due creation of access roads, mining operations, transportation ofmined material. In order to prevent the environmental degradation of leased mine area and itssurroundings, the following measures shall be taken; Minimal damage to the flora standing around the lease area.

Operations during daylight only. No foreign material should be allowed to remain/spill in lease area and catchments area, or no

pits/pockets will be allowed to be filled with such material, No stockpiling of harvested sand and stone shall be done outside the lease area.

Movement of the vehicles on the road will be increased; however, non metalled road leading to sandmining area will be sprinkled with water at regular intervals. In addition to prevent spillage bytrucks/tractor trolley, over loading should be controlled along with speed limit.9.5.1 POST MINING LAND USEAt the end of mining plan period about 33.5 Ha areas will be mined out. Land use at various stages isgiven in the table below:

Table No.: 9.1 Land use pattern of mining lease area at various phases

S. No. ParticularsPresent land use

(ha.)At the end of 3rd

year (ha.)At the end of 5th

year (ha.)1 Mine area 0.0 20.10 33.502 Dump area 0.0 - -3 Safety

zonepermanent roads6 in nos.

17.0 153.0 153.0

4 Infrastructures (office, temp,shelter etc.)

- - -

5 Mineral storage - - -6 Plantation - - -7 Unworked 472.3965 316.2965 302.8965

Total 489.3965 489.3965 489.3965

9.5.1 PLANTATION AND SOIL CONSERVATIONThe main objective of the green belt is to provide a barrier between the source of pollution and thesurrounding areas. The green belt helps to capture the fugitive emission and to attenuate the noisegenerated apart from improving the aesthetics. Development of green belt and other forms ofgreenery shall also prevent soil erosion and washing away of topsoil besides helping in stabilizingthe functional ecosystem and further to make the climate more conducive and to restore waterbalance. While making choice of plant species for cultivation in green belts, weightage will be givenpriority to the natural factor of bio-climate. It is also presumed that the selected plants will be grown


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as per normal horticultural (or forestry) practice and authorities responsible for plantation will alsomake sure that adequate provision for watering and protection of the saplings exists at site.Soil Quality will be monitored on yearly basis in the area surrounding the core zone used foragricultural activity to check for any negative impacts on the soil quality. Year wise plantationactivity shall be undertaken as proposed in the approved mining plan.

Table 9.1 (a) Greenbelt Programme

S. No. YearNo. of

SamplingSurvival(70%)

Place of Plantation

1 1st Year 800 560 Along the roads, in schools and public building,Govt. waste land and social forestry programmewith permission of competent authority.

2 2nd Year 800 5603 3rd Year 800 5604 4th Year 800 5605 5th Year 800 560

Total 4000 2800

Table 9.1 (b) List of the TreesS. No. Scientific name Vernacular Name Family

1 Azadirachta indica A.Juss Neem Meliaceae2 Citrus medica Neebu Rutaceae

3Syzygium cumini (Linn.)Skeels

jamun Myrtaceae

4 Mangifera indica Linn. Aam Anacardiaceae

5Butea monosperma Dhak Fabaceae

(Papilionaceae)6 Delonix regia Gulmohar Caesalpiniaceae

7Tamarindus indica Imli Fabaceae

(Leguminosae)8 Tecomella undulata Rohida Bignoniaceae

Table 9.1 (c) List of the Shrubs

S. No. Scientific name Vernacular Name Family

1 Emblica officinalis Amla Euphorbiaceae2 Ziziphus mauritiana JharBer Rhamnaceae3 Opuntia dillenii Nagphani Cactaceae4 Ricinus communis Arandi Euphorbiaceae

Table 9.1 (d) List of HerbsS. No. Scientific name Vernacular Name Family

1. Chlorophytum tuberosum Safed musli Liliaceae

Table 9.1 (e) List of the GrassesS. No Vernacular name Botanical Name Family1. Dube Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. Poaceae


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9.6 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTThe mining activity will have insignificant effect on the existing flora and fauna. Data have beencollected from various Government Departments such as forests, agriculture, fisheries, animalhusbandry and various offices to establish the pre project biological environmental conditions.It is anticipated that the river sand mining activity will not have any significant impact on thebiological environment of the region.9.6.1 MITIGATION OF IMPACTS ON BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTThere is a requirement to establish a stable ecosystem with both ecological and economic returns.Minimization of soil erosion and dust pollution enhances the beauty of the core and the buffer zone.To achieve this it is proposed to increase plantation activities. The basic objectives of plantations areas follows: Improvement of Soil quality

Quick vegetative cover to check soil erosion Improvement in river bank stability

Conservation of biological diversity9.7 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURESOccupational health and safety (OHS) is a cross-disciplinary area concerned with protecting thesafety, health and welfare of people engaged in work or employment. The goal of all occupationalhealth and safety programs will be foster a safe work environment.To control and minimize the risks at workplace, Project proponent implements Health, Safety andEnvironment Policy with the following objectives: To prevent hazards

To provide safe and healthy environment to all the employees.The company, therefore, adopts the policy set below for the purpose of creating and maintaining safeand healthy environment.9.7.1 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH HAZARDS AT MINE SITEMining activity experiences risk of a number of hazards. Some examples of such hazards are asunder: Exposure to dust

Noise exposure; Physical Hazards;

Vehicular movements and other related issues.9.7.2 IMPLEMENTATION OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURESOccupational Health & Safety measures result in improving the conditions under which workers willemployed and work. It improves not only their physical efficiency, but also provides protection totheir life and limb. Management will consider the following safety measures: Safety clauses in contract order.

Inspection and maintenance of machinery and accessories. Pre placement and periodic health check up. Removal of unsafe conditions and prevention of unsafe acts.

Detailed analysis of each and every incident. To provide standard PPEs and ensure its uses.

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Besides, following points will be also taken care of during mine operation for assuring safety ofworkers: Health Awareness Programmes and camps will be organized.

The mine workers will be provided all necessary PPE, especially dust masks for their safeguard from dust, Ear Plugs/Ear Muffs for noise and measures for other hazards. The freshemployees when taken will be thoroughly medically examined under initial medicalexamination and thereafter during continuation of employment; the periodic medicalexamination will be conducted. The examination includes apart from the general observation,the Chest X-ray, Lung function Test, will be conducted and the record of the same will bemaintained and submitted to the concerned authorities.

Under initial vocational training, the workers will given training related to all safety andhealth aspects pertaining to their vocation and thereafter every quarter, special trainingcourses/Awareness programme for Malaria eradication, HIV and health effects on exposureto mineral dust are organized for employed person as well as for nearby villagers.

9.8 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGREMMEDetails of the Environmental Monitoring Programme have been incorporated in Chapter: 6(Environmental Monitoring Programme) of this report.9.9 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITYThis project operation will provide livelihood to the poorest section of the society. The overallimpact of riverbed mining of River sand on the social economics of the area shall be a very positiveone, as not only it will generate employment opportunities for local population at mine site but alsoin associated activity i.e. for transportation of river sand material, etc. It will also give a good boostto the general economy of the area.About 23 persons shall be employed at mine site. And many people will be benefited directly orindirectly by the project. The project proponent as corporate social responsibility agrees to providefree of cost river sand for social projects as Panchayat ghar, schools in the area besides carrying outtree plantation.The proposed mining activity is expected to provide stimulus to socio-economic activities in theregion and thereby accelerate further development processes.9.10 COST PROVISION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MEASURESIt is proposed to invest a capital cost of Rs. 12.5.0 lacks per annum on pollution control, andmonitoring systems. The break-up of the investment is given in the following Table-9.7.

9.9 BUDGETARY PROVISION FOR EMP IMPLEMENTATION & MONITORINGIt is necessary to include the environmental cost as a part of the budgetary cost component. As perthe Rajasthan Minor Mineral Concession (Forth Amendment) Rules, 2012 dated 01-11-2012, lesseewill deposit contribution in environment management fund to meet out the financial requirement ofassociation/agency for carrying out environmental protection work as per the environmentmanagement plan @Rs. 5/- per ton of mineral dispatch. Presently lease holder already depositedE.M.F @Rs. 5/- per ton of mineral dispatch to State Mining Department.In order to implement the environmental protection measures, timely funds will be released as perrequirement. In addition to above, it is proposed to invest a capital cost of Rs. 12.50 lac on pollutioncontrol, green belt and environmental monitoring systems. The break-up of the investment is givenin the following Table-9.2.


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Table -9.2 Annual capital cost for environmental protection measures

S.No. Particulars Frequency

Capital cost (Rs.) Recurring cost (Rs.)

Existing Proposed Existing Proposed

1 PollutionControl

Water Sprinkling

Regular Nil 2.0 Lac Nil 2.0 Lac Per Annum

2 PollutionMonitoring

i.e Water, Air,Soil & Noise etc.

Half Yearly Nil -- Nil = 3.25 Lac perAnnum

3 PlantationincludingMaintence

@ 800 PlantPer Year

Nil -- Nil 70,000 Per Annum

4 Budget forConservation ofSchedule IstFauna

Yearly Nil 0.30 Nil 0.40 Lac per annum

5 Others (specify)

I. Haulroad and otherroads repairandmaintenance

Regular Nil -- Nil

2.00 Lac PerAnnum

II. Wirefencing atplantation site


III. RainwaterHarvesting

Nil 1.0 Lac Nil 0.50 Lac PerAnnum

Total (12.50 Lac ) Nil 3.30 Lac Nil 9.20 Lac

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9.11 CONCLUSIONAs above discussed, it is safe to say that the proposed project is not likely to cause any significantimpact on the ecology of the area, as adequate preventive measures has been adopted to contain thevarious pollutants within permissible limits. Green belt development around the area will bedeveloped and also be taken up as an effective pollution mitigative technique, as well as to controlthe pollutants released from the premises of project and will developed the greenbelt as per theprogramme to improve aesthetic beauty of the area .

CHAPTER-10SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION

10.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTIONMr. Narottam Singh Jadaun proposes to develop a River Sand mine in, Revenue villages (covering14 villages) of Tehsil & District Rajasamand, State: Rajasthan having lease area is 489.3965 Ha,does not fall in forest land. It has been proposed to collect sand from the river bed, nadi & nallas.River beds and nalas under mining lease areas are owned by Govt. of Rajasthan. Mining lease isaward for fresh grant to state Mining Department for a period of 05 years with effect from the date ofregistration. Mining will be confined to the allotted lease area which lies on the river bed from whichapproximately 2.81lac Tonnes of sand will be excavated and the estimated project cost is Rs. 65 lac.The mining area is located in revenue villages of Tehsil & District Rajasamand.The mininglease/proposed project area falls in Survey of India Toposheet No. 45G/15, 16, 45K/4, 45H/13.

Table No. 10.1 Salient Features of the ProjectS. No. Particulars Details

1 Project Name River Sand Mining at Revenue Villages of Tehsil& District Rajasamand (Raj.)


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2. Village Village details enclosed as Annexure No.-33. Tehsil Rajsamand4. District Rajsamand5. State Rajasthan6. Latitude 25000’20.6” N to 25013’33.7”N7. Longitude 73049’26.6” E to 74000’28.2”E8. Toposheet No. 45G/15, 16, 45K/4 and 45H/139. Elevation range 512-610 mRL10. Method of mining Open cast & semi mechanized11. Minable reserve 172.2 Lac tonne12. Lease area 489.3965 Ha.13. Nearest highway NH-814. Nearest railway station Kankroli15. Nearest airport Dabok, Udaipur (aireal distance 80km.)16. Manpower 23 person17. Project Cost Rs. 65 Lac18. EMP costs Rs. 12.05 lac19. Cost towards CSR

activitiesRs. 4.6 lac

10.1.1 Environmental ClearanceThe proposed project is categorized under 1 (a) (>50 hectare of mining lease area) of GazetteNotification dated Sep 14th, 2006 and subsequent amendment made on 01.12.2009. As per theGazette Notification, 2006, the proposed project is under “A” category.10.1.2 Terms of ReferenceTerms of Reference is issued vide letter No.J-11015/227/2013-IA,II(M) Dated: 15.10.2013. Projectwas discussed with Reconstitute Committee of the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) meeting on23 August, 2013.10.2 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECTMining work will be started from village Pipli and mining activity will be regularly in upstream theriver side from north east to south west direction. The area where significant quantity of waterpresent mining activity will be avoided there. Mining work shall be carried out in one bench and itmust not be more than 3mt deep from surface level of river bed. The mine face will be inclinedtowards the periphery for safety purpose. Water shall be sprinkled on Bajri (River Sand) to suppressany dust that may be raised during digging and loading operations. Extraction and loading of mineralinto trucks shall be carried out mechanically. Silt extracted if any shall also be loaded mechanicallyand stacked separately. Depth of water table in this area is 1-20 mt BGL.The geographical condition of the project is:

Latitude 25000’20.6”N to 25013’33.7”NLongitude 73049’26.6” E to 74000’28.2”E

Total Reserve- 172.20 Lac Tonnes

Estimated production - 2.81 Lac Tonnes (As per Approved MiningPlan)

Mining- River Bed mining

Proposed Method of Mining- Open Cast, Semi-Mechanized


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10.3 ANALYSIS OF ALERNATIVESAfter the complete analysis of the technologies and the nature of the material to be extracted, miningwill be done by semi mechanized open cast method, using light weight excavator sand directlyloading of minerals in trucks and tractors. This is one of the most eco friendly methods to minimizethe impact of the mining on surrounding environment.10.4 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENTThis section contains the description of baseline studies of the 10.0km radius of surrounding ofproject site area. The data collected has been used to understand the existing environment scenarioaround the proposed mining project against which the potential impacts of the project can beassessed.Environmental data has been collected in relation to propose mining for:-

a. Airb. Waterc. Noised. Soile. Biologicalf. Socio-economic

The project activities will not have any adverse impacts on any of the common property resources ofthe village communities, as the sand mine lease area is not being used for any purpose by any sectionof the society in this region. There is no R&R & land acquisition(i) METEOROLOGYMicro-meteorological data of Udaipur (Dabok) has been obtained from Meteorological Centre,Sanganer, Jaipur for the Post-monsoon season–2013. The micro-meteorological status contains windspeed, wind direction, Dry bulb temperature, (max & min) relative humidity, rainfall etc. The metdata collected were used to determine predominant meteorological conditions.

Table No. 2 Climatology during Study PeriodAverage rainfall during studyperiod (in mm)

Nil

Temperature (ºC) 7.6 - 34.6Relative Humidity (At 08:30 hrs) 56-82%Relative Humidity (At 17:30 hrs) 24-37%Dominant Wind Direction NE to SWAverage Wind Speed 6.0 kmph

(ii) AIR QUALITYAmbient air quality monitoring has been carried out with a frequency of two days per week at 6locations. These are compared with the standards prescribed by Central Pollution Control Board(CPCB) for rural and residential zone. Results revealed that all the monitored parameters like (PM10,PM2.5, NO2, SO2 & CO) were found within the prescribed limit. Ambient Air Quality Monitoringreveals that the concentrations of PM10 and PM2.5 for all the 6 AAQM stations were found between54.1 to 67.84μg/m3 and 34.49 to 47.59μg/m3 respectively. As far as the gaseous pollutants SO2 andNO2 are concerned, the prescribed CPCB limit of 80μg/m3 has never surpassed at any station. Theconcentrations of SO2 were found in range of 6.19 to 14.48μg/m3. The concentrations of NO2 werefound in range of 16.32 to 44.27μg/m3.The Concentration of CO was found in range of 0.37 to0.55mg/m3.Particulate Matter – PM10 & PM2.5


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PM10, PM2.5 values monitored at 6 locations showed that the monitored values in the range of 54.10to 67.84μg/m3 and 34.49 to 47.59μg/m3 respectively.Sulphur dioxide - SO2

The average value for SO2 was recorded in the range of 6.19 to 14.48 μg/m3 . Highest value of 14.48μg/m3 was recorded at Kankroli (Near Govt. School). The values of SO2 monitored in the studyarea are well within the limits of NAAQ standards.NO2

Ambient air quality status monitored for nitrogen oxides in the study area were in the range of 16.32to 43.86 μg/m3. A maximum value of 43.86 μg/m3 was prevailing at Sirori village.Results of the ambient air quality at all the above locations were found to be well within the limits ofNational Ambient Air Quality (NAAQ) standards. Concentrations of, PM10, SO2 and NOx are mainlycontributed due to vehicular traffic and local activities.(iii) WATER QUALITYThe analysis results indicate that the pH of the ground waters was to be in the range of 7.56 to 7.64.In surface water the pH was 7.54 in Rajsamand Lake water sample. In both groundwater and surfacewater the range of TDS which found during analysis is 182 to 247mg/L in groundwater, while inRajsamand Lake water sample TDS was found 1371.0 mg/L which is other parameters likeChlorides and Sulphates were observed to be well within the prescribed limits. The physio chemicalanalysis for all the parameters has within the standards as per IS: 10500.(iv) NOISE LEVELNoise monitoring results found within the permissible limit at all locations. Generally noise levels inpublic places like temples and community hall have higher values in day time. The maximum noiselevel of 62.5dB (A) was observed at Janawad (Near Govt. Bus Stand) during day time and theminimum noise level of 33.1dB (A) was observed at Sadri during night time.(v) SOIL QUALITYSix numbers of soil samples have been collected within study area and analyzed for physical andchemical properties. It has been observed that the soils are alkaline in nature. Samples collected fromidentified locations indicate pH value ranging from 8.36 to 8.46, which shows that the soil is alkalinein nature. Organic Matter ranges from 0.43% to 0.54% in the soil samples.(a) BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTFlora: Most commonly found tree species in the area are Acacia catechu, Dalbergia sissoo, Aeglemarmelos, Albizzia chinensis, Albizzia lebbek, Anogeissius latifolia, Bauhinia racemosa, Bombaxceiba, Dalbergia sissoo, Grewia oppositifolia and Mangifera indica etc. Plantations along the sides ofagricultural fields and within human habitation include several species like Eucalyptus spp,Azadirachta indica, Bauhinia purpurea, Butea monosperma, Cassia fistula, Dalbergia sissoo, Emblicaofficinalis, Eucalyptus globules, Ficus bengalensis, Ficus religiosa, Mangifera indica, Meliaazadirach, Nerium indicum, Phoenix sylvestris, Syzygium cumini, Terminalia arjunaand Zizyphusmauritiana etc. Several shrubs and herbs have been observed within the planes, agricultural fieldsand other areas. They include Adathoda vasica, Agave Americana, Calotropis procera, Cannabissativa, Cassia tora, Datura stramonium, Jatropha curcas, Lantana camara, Polygonum capitatum,Solanum indicum, Vitex negundo and Zizyphus jujube etc.Fauna : The wild lives present In the study area mainly includes Lepus nigricollis, Hystrix indica,Sus scrofa indicus, Macaca mullata, Presbytis entellus, Felis chaus, Canis areus, Vulpesbengalensis, Ptyas mocosus, Bungarus Caeruleus, Gecko hemiddactylus, Gallus gallus, Pavocristatus, Francolinus pondicerianus, Francolinus Francolinus Dinopium benghalense, Pycnonotuscafer, Acridotheres Grisea, Saxicoloides fulicataeyc.


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(vi) SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUSTotal population of the study area is 100940 persons out of which 50793 (50.32%) are male and50147 (49.68%) are female. The lease area falls in 14 villages where 17.72 percent of totalpopulation under study lives. Representation of Scheduled Cast and Scheduled Tribe population isonly 14.18% and 15.12% respectively.10.5 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS, MITIGATION MEASURESENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN10.3.1 IMPACT DUE TO AIR POLLUTION AND ITS MANAGEMENTAir pollution is likely to be caused at various stages of sand mining operations such as excavation,loading, transportation and screening of material. Particulate Matter (PM10, & PM2.5) is the mainpollutant during sand mining operations. Most of the dust will be generated from loading andtransportation operations. This dust becomes air borne and gets carried away to surrounding areas.The impact on air is mainly localized in nature as the dust particles being heavier are not carried tolonger distances and the effect is felt within the core zone of the project involving active sand miningoperations.In order to mitigate fugitive dust emissions and other air emissions from the project activities, thefollowing measures are proposed to be adopted:1. To avoid fugitive dust emissions at the time of excavation, the mining area will be wetted by water

spraying.2. Sand will be transported to the nearest market by road through trucks. The sand will be wetted

after loading in to the truck and will be covered by tarpaulin sheets.3. To minimize the vehicular pollution from the sand transporting vehicles, the following conditions

will be insisted to permit the vehicles of the transporters: The vehicles will be with good engine condition and will be maintained and with pollution

control certificate issued by appropriate authorities. Regular maintenance of transport vehicles and monitoring of vehicular emission levels at

periodical intervals.4. Ambient Air quality Monitoring will be carried out at four stations to assess the air quality in and

around the project for taking necessary control measures.5. Green belt development along the access roads at mine premises and near the villages.10.3.2 IMPACT DUE TO NOISE POLLUTION AND ITS MANAGEMENTNoise environment in this project will be affected only by the machineries at the site and vehiculartransportation. Since mining will be done semi-mechanically, slight increase in noise levels can beexpected. Baseline Noise levels will be observed to be well within the limits in the monitoredvillages. However, after applying the mitigation measures noise pollution will be reduced further.In order to mitigate noise generation from the mining activities, the following mitigation measuresare proposed:

a. Since the noise generating is only through mechanical equipment and movement of vehicles,strict compliance to periodical maintenance of the vehicle conditions will be insisted.

b. Further, to protect the employees and workmen at the sites of loading and use of Backhoe,necessary safety wear like ear plugs will be provided.

c. Noise monitoring at the work places will be carried out on fortnightly basis to ensure thecompliance.

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of the society in this region. There is no R & R involvement in this project. There is no landacquisition in this project. The Project is expected to yield a positive impact on the socio-economicenvironment. It will help sustain the development of this area including further development ofinfrastructure facilities.10.4 ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PROGRAMMEAn Environmental monitoring program has been prepared for the proposed project for periodicalassessment of effectiveness of implementation of Environment Management Plan. The monitoreddata on air quality, water quality, soil quality and noise levels, will be periodically examined fortaking necessary corrective measures. The monitored data will be submitted to Rajasthan StatePollution Control Board (RSPCB). The post-project data will be submitted in half-yearly monitoringreports to the same.10.5 PROJECT BENEFITThe project activity will help in combating the growing demand of sand in the market & hence willhelp in the economic growth of the country. This project will lead to direct & indirect employmentopportunity. Employment is expected during sand excavation, sand transportation, in trade and otherancillary services. Employment in these sectors will be primarily temporary or contractual andinvolvement of unskilled labor will be more. A major part of this labor force will be mainly fromlocal villagers who are expected to engage themselves both in agriculture and project activities. Thiswill enhance their income and lead to overall economic growth of the area.The mining activities involve, dozing, excavation, loading, haulage and transportation of sand. Theseactivities lead to generation of air borne dust, which can cause air pollution in and around the mininglease area, if appropriate control measures are not taken. Similarly mining causes Land Degradation,Noise and Water Pollution etc. in the area.In order to minimize impacts of mining on different environmental parameters and to keep air andwater quality within prescribed limits of CPCB, a rapid Environmental Management Plan (EMP) isprepared to strictly follow it. This helps in resolving all environmental and ecological aspects.10.5.1 NOISE ENVIRONMENTRegular maintenance of machinery will keep the generated noise level at minimum. All machineswill be as per stipulated standards and used at their optimum capacity. Only trained operators will beallowed to operate machines. Plantation of trees along the bank as well as both side of the road willbe done to dampen the noise. Ear-muffs, ear-plugs, etc. will be used for hearing protection (ifapplicable). No working will be carried out in the night hours.10.5.2 WATER ENVIRONMENTNo chemical/ fueling to machineries will be done at the site. Thus no chances of spill of chemicals /similar compounds will be occur. Mining will not be done beyond the stipulated depth.10.5.3 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTIt is proposed to plant local trees and bushes along the river banks and both sides of the roads inconsultation with local authority/ Govt. Body. Plantation will also be carried out as social forestryprogrammed in villages school and the areas allocated by the Panchayat/ State Authorities. Nativeplants like Desi Kikar, Neem, Pipal, Khejari, Dhok and other species will be planted with suitablecombination of tress that can grow fast. I t is proposed to plant 400 nos. of native species along withsome fruits bearing and medical tress.10.5.4 Water Requirement3 KLD domestic and sprinkling.Water Source: Tanker Water Supply10.6 AVAILABLITY OF FUNDS FOR ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION MEASURES


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The management of the project is very conscious to minimize the existing pollution load in the leasearea. Following provision are proposed to be taken for improving, control and monitoring ofenvironment protection measure:10.7 IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULEThe implementation of these mitigation measures, it is important to monitor various environmentalparameters so as to ensure proper working of all the environmental control measures. This sectionpresents the monitoring schedule and infrastructural requirement for environmental protection inTable 10.3 as given below:

Table 10.3 Monitoring Schedule for Environmental parametersS.No

PotentialImpact

Description of Parameters Parameters formonitoring

Frequency ofmonitoring

1 Ambient Air Air Quality:a) In the vicinity of the mineb) In the vicinity of thetransportation Networkc) Dust suppression on roadsd) Scraping/ bulldozing ofroad to shift accumulated dustto the sides

PM10, SO2, NOxand CO

As per CPCB/RSPCBrequirement

Vehicle trips to be minimizedto the extent possible

Vehicle logs Daily records

2 AmbientNoise Level

Equipment and machinerynoise levels, & occupationalexposures

Leq (night)Leq (day)

Periodic duringoperation phase

Generation of vehicular noise Maintain records ofvehicles


3 Water qualityand waterlevels

Samples from the nearbysurface water bodies andground water samples from thenearby villages

Physico-chemicaland instrumentalmethods of analysis.For the parametersprescribed in theconsent conditionsof state pollutionControl Board.


4 Maintenanceof Green Belt

Vegetation, greenbelt/ greencover development

Tree Plantation Periodic duringoperation phase

5 Soil quality In buffer zone Physico- chemicalparameters

PeriodicalMonitoring

6 River SandReplenishment

Replenishment Sand budget Pre and PostMonsoon

10.6 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN10.6.1 AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT Vehicles will be covered by tarpaulin to reduce spillage on roads.

Regular checking & Maintenance of vehicles, trucks, dumpers etc, will be conducted andpollution under control (PUC) vehicle will be used during transportation.


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Periodically, water will be sprinkled on haul roads to wet the surface. Overloading of transport vehicles will be avoided to prevent spillage.

Green belt of trees with good foliage on both side of haul road. Dust mask provided to the workers engaged at dust generation points like excavations,

loading and unloading points.

Road will be properly maintained.10.9.2 WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT Mining will be carried out above the water table.

Mining will not intersect the river bed water level or ground water table of the area. Mining schedule will be synchronized with the river flow direction and the gradient of the

land.10.9.3 NOISE MANAGEMENT Minimum use of horns and speed limit of 20 km/hour in the village area. Timely maintenance of vehicles and their silencers to minimize sound.

Phasing out of old and worn-out trucks. Provision of green belts in consultation with forest officer along the road networks

10. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENTThere will be no generation of overburden/waste material. No backfilling has been proposed in theexcavated zone of river since to some extent sand will be replenished by sediment during rainy seaso10.8 CONCLUSION & RECOMMENDATIONAs discussed, it is safe to say that the collection of minor mineral from the proposed lease area is notlikely to cause any significant impact on the ecology of the area as the mineral is replenishablenaturally and does not harm the surrounding environment. Adequate measures will be taken tocontrol the fugitive emissions to be generating duringmining operation. Green belt development inthe vicinity of river banks, approach roads, Govt. buildings, Schools is also, proposed with the helpof local govt. department and local people as social forestry in the area for betterment ofenvironment.As discussed, it is safe to say that the proposed facilities are not likely to cause any significantimpact to the ecology of the area, as adequate preventive measures will be adopted to keep thevarious pollutants within the permissible limits. Green belt development around the area will also betaken up as an effective pollution mitigative technique, as well as to serve as biological indicators forthe pollutants released from the premises of River sand Mine”.Survey reveals that the management will make efforts to use above mitigative measure for sustainthe Environment condition. The management has provided ear muffs and helmets to the workers inthe mine and stress on its utilization. The regular medical check-up of workers is to be carried out.Green belt development is to be stressed and workers must be motivated for plantation care. Thegeneral environmental awareness is given to the local workers. Regular maintenance of vehicle iscarried out. Slogans of Environment, health & safety are recommended for display. The verbalinteractions with neighboring villagers reveal that due to river bed mining no impact on water level.Hence significantly no impact is there due to mining activity. However, the mine is operative sincefew years, but no significant problems are reported by the villagers. The management must keenlycelebrate the importance of World Environment Day to create awareness amongst the workers.Conservation of soil and water must be emphasized not only at works but also at their own place.With implementation of Environment management plan and providing continual improvement themine may be accorded environmental clearance.


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CHAPTER - 11DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS

Name of the Project: River Sand Mining at Revenue Village of Tehsil & District : RajsamandProject Proponent : Mr. Narottam Singh Jadaun, 177, Vardhmaan Nagar, Hindon City, Karoli, Raj.

Nature ofconsultancy

Name and address of theConsultant/expert

Approvals, if any givereference

EIA/ EMPOrganization

Enviro Concept (I) Pvt. Ltd.1/3 A, Yudhister Marg, C-Scheme,Jaipur

ISO-9000:2008 & EMS:14001 Certified.Applied For NABETAccreditation, S.No. 356Permission Granted byHon’ble High Court ofRajasthan, Copy of thesame enclosed as AnnexureNo.-5

Env. Coordinator Devendra GoyalFAE-LU Dr. K.N.Joshi

FAE-APMr. Devendra GoyalMr. Ghanshyam Das

FAE-AQDr. Mr. Devendra GoyalMr. Ghanshyam Das

FAE-WP Mr. A.K.Seth

FAE-EBMr. Pramod Kumar DaglaAFAE Mr. RK Kumawat

FAE-NVDr. Devendra GoyalAFAE Mr. RK Kumawat

FAE-SE Dr.K.N.JoshiFAE-HG Dr. M.L.JhanwarFAE-G Dr. M.L.JhanwarFAE-RH Mr. Deepak SharmaSoil Conservation Mr. O.P.MathurFAE-SHW Mr. Devendra GoyalEnvironmentalMonitoring &analysis

M/s. Noida Testing Labouratories,Noida

I hereby undertake that all the points raised in the TOR issued by MOE&F are complied with Ialso undertake that the facts given in the Final EIA/EMP report are factually correct to the best ofour knowledge.

EIA Coordinator


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LOI LETTER


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KHASRA DETAILS


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APPROVED MINING PLAN LETTER


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ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

The Environmental policy and its objectives have been approved by Board of Directors on

23.01.2015 and copy of Board minutes enclosed as Annexure-17

Policy:

“To be a role model in protection of environment for sustainable development, Company is

committed to implement the best global practices in all its operations through prevention / mitigation

of pollution and bringing awareness among all the stakeholders for continual improvement in

environmental performance”

Objectives:

• To take account of environment concerns in planning and decision-making.

• Compliance of conditions imposed in Environmental Clearance, CTE, CTO and other statutory

clearances issued by regulatory agencies.

To monitor and measure environment parameters in order to assess and analyze the level and to

control them to conform or improve in accordance with environment policy and objectives.

To evolve significant environment aspects and environment management programme for

continuous improvement.

• Identification of significant impacts and preparation of environment management systems for

implementation at mines

• Optimum utilization of resources

• To take up developmental works in surrounding villages as a part of corporate socialResponsibility (CSR)

Monitoring & Maintenance of plantation development.

• To provide appropriate training and disseminate information to enable all the employees to accept

individual responsibility for environment protection, implement best practices and work in

partnership to create a culture of continual improvement.

The Environmental Policy, objectives and guidelines will be display of the same at the conspicuousplaces for bringing awareness among the employees of Sand Mining.

Authorized Signatory

Organization Structure

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Non-Compliance Reporting System

1. In case of any Violation of any environmental Norms, case will be put to the higher authority ofthe company.

2. Environmental Monitoring .i.e Air, Water Noise will be conveyed to respective person/Laboratoryfor taking up necessary corrective action.

Manager(Mines & Environment)

Mine Foreman

Supervisor

Head of the Environment


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Draft EIA Report of River Sand Mining Area- Rajsamand

Q-1

PROFORMA FOR ENVIRONMENTAL APPRAISAL OF MININGPROJECTS

(MINING SECTOR PROJECTS)

1. General Information

Name of the project : Proposed River Sand Mining area at revenue

villages of Tehsil & District- Rajsamand

(a) Name of the proponent : Mr. Narrotam Singh Jadaun(b) Mailing Address : 177, Vardhaman nagar Hindaun city,Rajasthan

E-mail : [email protected],[email protected]

Telephone : 9414931948

Fax No. : --

Objective of the project : River Sand Mining at revenue villages of Tehsil& District- Rajsamand

(c) Location of mine (s)

Village(s) Tehsil District State14 Rajsamand Rajsamand Rajasthan

(d) Does the proposal relate to

(i) New mine Yes No

(ii) Expansion Yes No

Increase in ML area Yes No

Increase in annual production Yes No

(iii) Renewal of ML Yes No

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Note 1: All information to be given in the form of Annex/s should be properly numbered

and form part of reply to this proforma.

Note 2: Please enter √ in appropriate box where answer is Yes / No

Note 3: No abbreviation to be used - Not available or Not applicable should be clearly

mentioned.

Note 4: Core zone is the mining lease area.

Buffer zone in case of ML area up to 25 ha. is to be considered as 5 km all around

the periphery of the core zone and for ML area above 25 ha. an area 10 km all

around the periphery of the core zone.

Note 5 : Adopt Scoping process in carrying out EIA study.

Note 6 : Please indicate source of data.

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Q-2

(iv) Modernization Yes No

(e) Site Information

(i) Geographical Location

Latitude

Longitude

Survey of India Topo sheet number

Elevation above Mean Sea Level

Total mining lease area (in ha.)

(ii) Dominant nature of terrain

Flat Yes No

Undulated Yes No

Hilly Yes No

2. Land usage of the mining lease area (in ha.)

(a) Agricultural

(b) Forest

(c) Waste land

(d) Grazing

(e) Surface water bodies

(f) Others (Specify) River Bed Area

Total

Nil

25000’20.6” N to 25013’33.7”N

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√

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√

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

489.3965 Ha

489.3965 Ha

73049’26.6” E to 74000’28.2”E

45G/16, 45G/15, 45K/4 and 45H/13

610-512 AMSL

489.3965 Ha

Q-4

3. Indicate the seismic zone in which ML area falls. In case of zone IV & V, detailsof earth quakes in last 10 years.

Seismic Zone -II(a) Severity (Richter scale)

(b) Impact i.e. Damage to

Life Yes No Property Yes No Existing mine Yes No

4. Break-up of mining lease area (in ha.) as per approved conceptual plan:

Purpose

Mining Lease Area

Total

Area acquired Area to be acquiredGovernment Private Government Private Government Private

Forest Others Agri. Others ForestOthers

Agri. OthersFore

stOthers Agri.

Others

1. Area to be excavated Nil 489.3965Ha

Nil Nil489.3965Ha

Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil

2. Storage for top soil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil3. Overburden / Dumps Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil4. Mineral storage Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil5. Infrastructure(Workshop,Administrative Building)

Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil

6. Roads Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil7. Railways Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil8. Green Belt Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil9.Tailings pond Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil10.Effluent treatment plant Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil11.Coal handling plant /

mineral separationplant

Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil

12. Township area Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil13.Other (Specify) Nil Nil -- Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil

TOTAL Nil 489.3965Ha

Nil Nil 489.3965H

a

Nil Nil Nil Nil NilNil

Nil Nil

5. Township (outside mining lease) - Not Applicable

(a) Total area (in ha)

(b) No. of dwelling units

(c) Distance from mine site

6. Distance of water bodies (in km)

Distancefrom

River Bank * Other Water bodies *Sea / creek / lake / nalla etc.

(specify)Mining lease boundary Lease area is itself river bedAncillary facilities -- --

[* From highest flood line / high tide line]

7. For projects falling within the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ)

Whether the mineral to be mined is of rare

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

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Q-5

nature and not available outside CRZ? Yes No

if yes, annex a scaled location map showing low tide line (LTL), high tide line (HTL) duly demarcated by one of the authorized

agencies* [ *Director, Space Application Centre, Ahmedabad: Centre for Earth Sciences Studies, Thiruvananthapuram: Institute

of Remote Sensing, Anna University, Chennai: Institute of Wetland Management & Ecological Designs, KolKata: Naval

Hydrographers’s Office, Dehradun: National Institute of Oceanography, Panjim, Goa: and National Institute of Ocean

Technology, Chennai], boundary of mining lease area, distance of ML area from LTL and HTL CRZ boundary and CRZ

classification of the project area as per the approved Coastal Zone Management Plan, and settlements, sand dunes, mangroves,

forest land/patches, turtles breeding and nesting sites etc., if any, in the project area.

8. Indicate aerial distance from the periphery of core zone / area from the

periphery of the buffer zone to the boundary of following (up to 10 km):

S.No.

Areas Name Aerial distance (in km.) fromCore Zone Buffer Zone

1. National Park / Sanctuary Nil2. Biosphere Reserve / Tiger Reserve /

Elephant Reserve / any other ReserveNil

3. Forest (RF / PF / unclassified) There is one PF in Study area which is 9km away towards west direction frommine site.

4. Habitat for migratory birds Nil5. Corridor for animals of schedule I & II of

the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972Nil

6. Archaeological sites* Notified* Others

Nil

7. Defense Installation Nil8. Industries / Thermal Power Plants There is one industry named J.K. Tyre in

study area.9. Other Mines There are many marble mines in study

area.10. Airport Nil11. Railway Lines Passing nearby Lease Area12. National / State Highways Nil

[* Buffer zone in case of ML area up to 25 ha. is to be considered as 5 km all around the

periphery of the core zone and for ML area above 25 ha. an area 10 km all around the

periphery of the core zone].

9. Description of flora & fauna separately in the core and buffer zones.*

[* Consult the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 as amended subsequently and list species with

(1) Common name (2) Scientific name and (3) under which schedule of the Wildlife

(Protection) Act the identified species fall. Get the list authenticated by an Expert in the field

/ credible scientific institute / University / Chief Wildlife Warden Office.

Information to be based on field survey.]

A. Flora Core Zone Buffer Zone

Q-6

1. Agricultural crops Maize, Barley & Jawar Wheat, Maize, Barley, Jawar &Bazra etc.

2. Commercial crops none Mustered, Onion, Moong, Soyabean, Cotton & Garlic etc

3. Plantation Neem, Keekar, vilaytibabol, Khejri etc.

Neem keekar vilalayti bobool aamjamoon, peepal bargad etc.

4. Natural vegetation /forest type

None Scattered trees and small bushesseen.

5. Grass lands None Seasonal grass after rainy season6. Endangered species None None7. Endemic species None None8. Others (Specify) None NoneB. Fauna1. Total listing of faunalelements

15 18

2. Endangered species 0 23. Endemic species Nil Nil4. Migratory species Nil Nil5. Details of aquatic fauna,if applicable

Nil Nil

10. Details of mineral reserves (as per approved Mining Plan)

Quantity (in million tonnes)

(a) Proved

(b) Indicated

(c) Inferred

(d) Mineable reserves

11. Major geological formation / disturbances in the mining lease area

(a) Geological maps submitted Yes No

(b) Geological sections submitted Yes No

(c) Contour map submitted Yes No

(d) Whether the presence, if any, noted of

(i) Faults Yes No

(ii) Dykes Yes No

(iii) Shear Zone Yes No

(iv) Folds Yes No

(v) Other weak zones Yes No

32477340Tonnes

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17220000Tonnes

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Q-7

(e) Source of data (Indicate)

12. Production of mineral(s) and life of mine

(a) Rated capacity of mine mineral wise (Tonnes / annum)

(b) Life of mine at proposed capacity (Years)

(c) Lease period (Years)

(d) Date of expiry of lease (D /M /Y)

(e) Indicate in case of existing mines Not Applicable

(i) Date of opening of mine

(ii) Production in the last 5 years 1st year 5th year

from year……… to year ………

in million tonnes.

(iii) Projected production for the next 6th to 10th year

5 years from year 2013 to year

2018 in million tonnes.

(iv) Whether mining was suspended after Yes No

opening of the mine?

If yes, details thereof including last production

figure and reason for the same.

(f) Whether plans & sections provided? Yes No

13. Type and method of mining operations

TYPE METHOD

Opencast Manual

Underground Semi-mechanised

Both Mechanised

14. Details of ancillary operations for mineral processing

(a) Existing

(b) Additional

15. Mine details

(a) Opencast mine

(i) Stripping ratio (mineral in tonnes to over burden in m3)

2.81 LTPA

Forever

LOI Granted, Lease is yet to be granted

5 Years

--

Nil Nil

None

None

√ --

-- √

----

Geological Survey of India, Approved Mining Plan

Nil

Q-8

(ii) Ultimate working depth (in m bgl)

(iii) Indicate present working depth in case of

existing mine (in m bgl)

(iv) Thickness of top soil (in m.)

Minimum

Maximum

Average

(v) Thickness of overburden (in m.)

Minimum

Maximum

Average

(vi) Mining Plan

Height and width of the bench in

Overburden / waste.

Height & width of the bench in ore body /

coal seam.

Proposed inclination / slope of the sides of the

opencast mine (separately for overburden, coal /

ore and overall slope of the pit sides) both while

operating the mine as well as at the time of

closure of the mine.

Whether transverse sections across the Yes No

opencast mine at the end of fifth year

and at the end of the life of the mine

have been submitted?

(vii) Type of blasting, if any, to be adopted.

(b) Underground mine- Not Applicable

(i) Seam / Ore body Min.Depth (m) Max. Depth (m) Avg. thickness (m)

3.0 mt

Nil

Nil

Nil

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Nil

Nil

Nil

√

Nil

Height (~3m), Width (~10m)

Nil

Not Applicable

Q-9

Rate of dip in degree Direction of dip

(ii) Mode of entry into the mine : Not Applicable

Shaft

Adit

Incline

(iii) Details of machinery : Not Applicable

On surface Not ApplicableAt Face Not ApplicableFor transportation Not ApplicableOthers Not Applicable

(iv) Method of stopping (metalliferrous mines)

Open

Filled

Shrinkage

Caving

Combination of above

Others (Specify)

(v) Extraction method

Caving

Stowing

Partial extraction(vi) Subsidence

Predicted max. subsidence (in m)

Max. value of tensile strain (in mm/m)

Max. slope change (in mm/m)

Whether identified possible subsidence

area(s) superimposed on Surface Yes No

Plan has been submitted?

Major impacts on surface features Yes No

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

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Q-10

like natural drainage pattern, houses,

buildings, water bodies, roads, forest,

etc.

Salient features of subsidence Yes No

management (monitoring and control).

16. Surface drainage pattern at mine site

(a) Whether the pre-mining surface drainage plan Yes No

submitted?

(b) Do you propose any modification / diversion Yes Noin the existing natural drainage pattern at anystage? If yes, when. Provide location mapindicating contours, dimensions of water body to bediverted, direction of flow of water and proposedroute / changes, if any i.e. realignment of river / nallah /any other water body falling within core zone and its impact.

17. Embankment and / or weir construction(a) Do you propose, at any stage, construction of-

(i) Embankment for protection against flood? Yes No

(ii) Weir for water storage for the mine? Yes No

(b) If so, provide details thereof.

(a) Impact of embankment on HFL and settlement around : Not applicable

(d) Impact of weir on downstream users of water. Not Applicable

18. Vehicular traffic density (outside the ML area)

Type of vehicles No. of vehicles per day

(a) Existing

(b) After the proposed activity

(c) Whether the existing road Yes No

network is adequate?If no, provide details of alternativeproposal?

19. Loading, transportation and unloading of mineral and waste rocks on surface:

(a) Manual Yes No

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Approx. +50Truck,Tractor, etc

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(b) Tubs, mine cars, etc. Yes No

(c) Scraper, shovels, dumpers / trucks. Yes No

(d) Conveyors (belt, chain, etc.) Yes No

(e) Others (specify).

20. Mineral(s) transportation outside the ML area

Qty. (in TPD) Percentage (%) Length (in km)

(a) Road

(b) Rail

(c) Conveyors

(d) Rope way

(e) Water ways

(f) Pipeline

(g) Others (Specify)

Total

21. Baseline Meteorological and Air Quality data

(a) Micro-meteorological data

[Continuous monitoring through autographic instrument for one full season other than

monsoon]

(i) Wind rose pattern for one full season (16 points of compass i.e. N, NNE, NE, -

--) based on 24-hourly data. For coastal area also furnish day-time and night

time data.

Day time

Night time

24 – hours period

1000

--

1000

--

--

--

--

100%

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--

--

--

Tippers.

--

100

Q-12

(ii) Site specific monitored data

Month Wind Speed (kmph) Temperature (oC) Relative Humidity(%)

Rain Fall * (mm) CloudCover**(Octas ofsky)

Mean Max. % ofcalm

Mean(Dry Bulb)

Max. Min. Mean Max. Min. Total 24-hoursHighest

No. ofrainy days

Mean

Oct.2013 6.6 14 34.53 24.5 34.6. 15.8 43 68 19 0.0 0.0 0.0 7Nov.2013 6.1 12 31.72 20.3 30.6 10.1 56 82 24 0.0 0.0 0.0 4Dec.2013 5.5 9 29.45 18.2 29.9 7.6 58 85 19 0.0 0.0 0.0 3

* 24-hours rainfall should be reported from 08:30 hrs. IST of previous day to 08:30 hrs. IST of the day.

* Rainy day is considered when 24 hrs. rainfall is 2.5 mm.

** Visual observations of cloud cover should be recorded four times a day at regular intervals.

(iii) Indicate name and distance of the nearest IMD meteorological station from which climatological data have been obtained

for reporting in the EIA report, if any.

(b) Ambient air quality data* (RPM, SPM, SO2, and NO2)

[*Monitoring should be carried out covering one full season except monsoon – same season as in 21 (a) (i)]

[*Frequency of sampling: Sampling to be done twice a week for the entire season 24 hourly for SPM & RPM. For gaseous pollutants 24-

hourly data be given irrespective of the sampling period. ]

(i) Season and period for which monitoring has been carried out.

Q-13

(ii) No. of samples collected at each monitoring station

Name of monitoring equipment used

PM10 SO2 No2 CO

RDS Gas sampler By Electro Chemical

Sensor

Equipment sensitivity 5 to 1000 µg/m3 6.0 to 100 µg/m3 1-100 mg/m3

Permissible AAQ standard (CPCB) R

I

S

100 µg/m3 80 µg/m3 80 µg/m3 2.0 mg/m3

100 µg/m3 80 µg/m3 80 µg/m3 2.0 mg/m3

100 µg/m3 80 µg/m3 80 µg/m3 2.0 mg/m3

Monitoring

Location

No. of Samples

Drawn

Category*

(R, I, S)

Min. Max. 95%

tile

Min. Max. 95%

tile

Min. Max. 95%

tile

Min. Max. 95%

tile

Core zone

(Not in

River Bed)

CA1 24 R

54.1 64.84 61.59 7.18 14.48 13.75 16.32 25.96 24.66 0.38 0.55 0.52

CA2 24 R 56.91 64.6 61.37 6.94 14.04 13.33 36.43 44.27 42.05 0.37 0.53 0.50

CA3 24 R 54.86 63.93 60.73 6.24 13.74 13.05 35.08 43.86 41.66 0.38 0.53 0.50

Buffer zone

BA1 24 R

58.47 67.84 64.44 7.21 13.47 12.79 17.48 25.73 24.44 0.38 0.55 0.52

BA2 24 R 55.74 63.64 60.45 6.94 13.37 12.70 17.72 23.52 22.34 0.38 0.52 0.49

BA3 24 R 54.96 63.48 60.30 6.19 13.58 12.90 33.84 43.69 41.50 0.38 0.52 0.49

*R = Residential; I = Industrial; S = Sensitive

# Annex a location map indicating location of AAQ stations, their direction and distance with respect to project site.

Q-14

(Location Map is attached as annex-13)

22. Stack and emission details, if any*- Not Applicable

Sl.No.

Process / unit ofoperation (e.g.DG Set, Boiler)

Height ofstack (m)

Internaltop dia.(m)

Flue gasexitvelocity(m/sec)

Emission rate (kg/hr) Heatemissionrate fromtop of stack(K.cal/hr)

Exhaust / Flue gas

SPM SO2 NO2 CO TempOC

Density SpecificHeat

Volumetric flowrate (m3/hr.)

23. Details of fugitive emissions during mining operations* - NOT APPLICABLE

Dust will be generated during Loading and transportation. Details regarding dust emission have been incorporated in R EIA/EMP Report,

Chapter 9, and section 9.1.

24. Air Quality Impact Prediction (AQIP)*

(a) Details of model(s) used for AQIP including grid size, terrain features, and input meteorological data-

-AERMOD 8.2 View Model

(b) Maximum incremental GLC values of pollutants based on prediction exercise

(in μg/m3)

S. No. Pollutants Incremental Value Ambient Air Quality Resultant Air Quality

1. PM10 1.9 67.84 69.742**. SO2 ---- ---- ----3**. NO2 ---- ---- ----

[* Question Number 22, 23 & 24 need not be filled-in for mines having ML area of 25 ha. or less.]

Q-15

[**Information on item no. 2 & 3 to be provided in cases with captive power generation of 500 KVA and above]

Q-15

25. Water requirement (m3/day)Purpose Avg. Demand Peak Demand

A. Mine site

1. Mine operation

2. Land reclamation

3. Green Belt & Dust Suppression

4. Drinking

5. Beneficiation

6. Washeries

7. Fire Service

8. Others (specify)

B. Township

1. Green Belt

2. Domestic

3. Other (specify)

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2.25 KLD

0.75 KLD

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Not Applicable

---

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---

---

---

---

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---

Total 3 KLD ---

26. Source of water supply*

S. No. Source m3/day

1 River (name) ---

2 Ground water 3 KLD ( Tanker Water

Supply)

3 Mine water (sump / pit) ---

4 Other surface water bodies (specify) ---

[*Annex a copy of sanction letter / permission from the concerned authority (Central

Ground Water Authority in case of ground water abstraction is from notified area /

State Ground Water Board in case of non-notified area / State Irrigation Department

for surface water pumping) for drawing water.]

27. Lean season flow in case of pumping from river / nalla (cumecs)

28. Ground water potential of the study area

28.1. Ground water availability

(a) Range of water table (m bgl)

(i) Pre-monsoon (April/May)

Core Zone

Buffer zone

(ii) Post-monsoon (November)

Core Zone

12.10 m bgl

18.96 m bgl

7.45 m bgl

Q-16

Buffer zone

(b) Total annual replenishable recharge (million m3/ year)

By ground water table fluctuation method

By rainfall infiltration factor method

(c) Annual draft excluding estimated draft through

mine discharge (million m3/ year)

(d) Estimated draft through mine discharge (million m3/ year)

(e) Net annual ground water availability (million m3/ year)

(f) Stage of ground water development in %

28.2. Water demand - Competing users of the water source- Not Applicable

S.No.

Usage Present Consumption(m3/day)

Additional proposedas per local plan

(m3/day)

Total(m3/day)

Surface Ground Surface Ground Surface Ground1 Domestic --- --- --- 0.75 --- 0.752 Irrigation --- --- --- --- --- ---3 Industry --- --- --- --- --- ---4 Mining --- --- --- --- --- ---

5 Others(specify)(Plantation &DustSuppression)

--- --- 2.25 2.25

Total --- --- --- 3 --- 3

29. Water quality*

- physico -chemical analysis report of water is Given in Chapter 4.at Table No 4.7

(a) Annex physico -chemical analysis of water at intake point **

(b) In case of existing mine, annex report on quality of water discharge i.e. complete

physico - chemical analysis**

[*For non-discharging mines at least four ground water samples to be taken preferably from

downstream direction of the mine in pre-monsoon and post-monsoon periods and

analysed. For discharging mines six samples are to be analysed]

**All parameters as per BIS 10500. Indicate name of Methodology, Equipment used

for analysis, and Detection Level (DL) for each parameter.

8.1026

10.72 m bgl

8.3700

96.77

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*** Wherever any analytical parameter is below detection level, “BDL” (Below

Detection Level) should be written instead of ‘NIL’.

30. Impact on ground water regime / stream / lake / springs due to mine dewatering*

Not applicable

(a) Radius of influence (in m)

[To be estimated based on analysis of pumping

test data and application of empirical formula]

(b) Whether saline water ingress will take place? Yes No

(Applicable to coastal areas)

(c) Impact on stream / lake / springs

[* Provide a comprehensive hydro-geological assessment report if the average

mine dewatering is more than 100 m3/day and or going below water table in non-

monsoon period. The report should be based on preferably latest one year pre-

monsoon and post-monsoon baseline data covering information on ground water

situation, aquifer characteristics, water level conditions (April – May and November),

estimate of ground water resources, predicted impact of the project on ground water

regime and detailed remedial / conservation measures such as artificial recharge of

ground water etc. The report should be based on actual field inventory out of existing

wells, at least 30 observation wells in the buffer zone with supplementary information

from secondary sources (mention name). For estimation** of ground water resource

(refer question no. 28 above) be designated study area of the buffer zone may be sub-

divided into command and non-command areas, watershed-wise (in case of hard rock

/ consolidated formations) / block-wise / mandal-wise in case of alluvial /

unconsolidated formations)]

[**For estimating ground water resources in the area follow the Ground Water

Estimation Committee recommendations of 1997]

31. Waste Water Management- Not Applicable

Mine

(a) Daily average discharge (m3/day) from different sources

(i) Mine water discharge during

Lean period

Monsoon period

(ii) Workshop

---

---

---

---

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(iii) Domestic (mine site)

(iv) Beneficiation / Washeries

(v) Coal Handling Plant

(vi) Tailings pond

(vii) Others (Specify)

Total

(b) Waste water treatment plant; flow

sheet for treatment process attached. Yes No

(c) Quantity of water recycled / reused /

to be recycled in

(i) Percentage

(ii) m3 /day

(d) Point of final discharge

Final Point Quantity discharged (in m3/day)

1. Surface

(i) Agricultural land

(ii) Waste land

(iii) Forest land

(iv) Green belt

----

2. River / nallah ----

3. Lake ----

4. Sea ----

5. Others (specify) ----

Total ----

(e) Users of discharge water(i) Human Yes No

(ii) Livestock Yes No

(iii) Irrigation Yes No

(iv) Industry Yes No

(v) Others (specify)

(f) Details of the river / nalla, if final effluent is / will be discharged (cumecs)

0.45

---

----

---

---

---

----

----

----

----

0.45

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(i) Average flow rate

(ii) Lean season flow rate

(iii) Aquatic life

(iv) Analysis of river water 100 meters Yes Noupstream and 100 meters downstreamof discharge point submitted.

Township

(a) Waste water generation fromtownship (m3/day)

(b) Are you planning to provide sewage Yes Notreatment plant?

(c) Usage of treated water

32. Attach water balance statement in the form of a flow diagram indicating source(s), consumption (Section-wise) and output.

Water Balance

----

----

----

----

----

Total Water Demand3 KLD

For Drinking Water /Domestic Use0.75 KLD

Plantation & Dust Suppression2.25 KLD

Discharge in Septic Tank / Soak pit

Domestic Waste0.15 KLD

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33. Ambient noise level leq dB(A)

Location of sampling station Noise levelDay Time Night Time

Core Zone (Not in River Bed)CN1 Kankroli (Near Govt.

School)47.7

46.9

CN2 (Rajyawas) 45.9 35.2B. Buffer Zone

BN1

Janawad (Near Govt. BusStand)

62.5 51.8

BN2 Dovra (Near Govt.School)

48.9 38.3

BN3 Sirori 62.7 51.3

34. Solid Waste- Nil

(a) Top soil and Solid waste quantity and quality

Name (Lump/fines/slurry/

Sludge/others)

Composition Quantity

(m3/month)

Method of

disposal

Mining activity*

a. Top Soil

b. Over burden

c. Others (specify)

----

----

----

----

----

----

----

----

----

Effluent Treatment Plant (sludge) ---- ---- ----

Total

[* Annex layout plan indicating the dump sites.]

(b) (i) Does waste (s) contain anyhazardous/toxic substance/radioactive materials or Yes Noheavy metals?

(ii) If yes, whether details and Yes Noprecautionary measuresprovided?

(c) Recovery and recycling possibilities.

(d) Possible user(s) of the solid waste.

(e) (i) Is the solid waste suitable forbackfilling? Yes No

(ii) If yes, when do you propose activity*

[

a.TopSoil

[

b.

[

a. Top Soil[

b. Over burden[

c. Others (specify)

----

activity*

[

a.TopSoil

activity*

[

a.TopSoil

[

b.Overburden

[

c.Others(specify)

----activity*

[

a.TopSoil

[

b.Overburden

[

c.Others(specify)

activity*

[

a.TopSoil

[

b.Overburden

[

c.Others(specify)

----activity*

[

a.TopSoil

[

b.Overburden

[

c.Others(specify)

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to start backfilling.

(in million m3)Solid waste (s) Already

accumulated(A)

To be generated(B)

% of A & B to bebackfilled

A BOver burden ---- ---- ---- ----

Others (specify) ---- ---- ---- ----

Land reclamation Plan Not Applicable

(f) In case waste is to be dumped on the ground, indicate

(i) Associated environmental problems

(ii) Number & type of waste dumps

No. of external dumps

Max. projected height of dumps (in m)

No. of terraces and height of each stage

Overall slope of the dump (degree)

Proposed reclamation measures

(iii) Section of the waste dump in relationto the adjacent ground profile attached. Yes No

35. Fuel / Energy requirements*- Not Applicable[*To be furnished for mines having ML area more than 25 ha. or captive power generationof 500KVA and above]

(a) Total power requirement : Not Applicable (in MW)

S. No. Mine Site Township Others (specify) Total

1 Present2 Proposed /

additional

Total

(b) Source of power: Not Applicable (in MW)

S. No. SEB/Grid* Captive power plant DG Sets

1 Present2 Propose

Total

----

----

----

----

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[* Annex a copy of the sanction letter from the concerned authority](c) Details of fuels

S.No. Fuel Daily Consumption(TPD)

Calorificvalue

(Kcals/kg)

% Ash % Sulphur

Existing Proposed123

HSDLSHSOther(specify)

0.16NilNil

0.19NilNil

9840NilNil

0.01NilNil

1.0NilNil

36. Storage of inflammable / explosive materials- Not Applicable

S. No. Name Number ofStorages

Consumption(in TPD)

Maximum Quantityat any point of time

1 Fuels ---- ---- ----

2 Explosives ---- ---- ----

37. Human SettlementCore Zone Buffer Zone

Population Nil 100940

No. of villages Nil 65

Number of households village-wise Nil Given in Below Table

[* As per 2001 census record or actual survey]

Villages of Core & Buffer ZoneTotal

HouseholdS.No. Name of Village

1 Karera 209

2 Arwara 193

3 Dhanyala 246

4 Ummedpura 62

5 Deoron Ka Khera 102

6 Khatamala 280

7 Chhapar Kheri 191

8 Nogawan 379

9 Mohi 1326

10 Pipali Acharyan 723

11 Barliya 199

12 Amloi 244

13 Bhatoli 307

14 Emri (CT) 1047

15 Doom Khera 196

16 Mahasatiyon Ki Madri 280

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17 Ghati 265

18 Soniyana 336

19 Bhawa 311

20 Tarsingara 138

21 Bagdola 155

22 Baghpura 254

23 Kerot 90

24 Deothari 211

25 Tunkara Khurd 41

26 Sundarcha 327

27 Dipty 90

28 Dipty Khera 255

29 Dowar 276

30 Pharara 746

31 Chintaman Ka Madara 54

32 Maja 257

33 Nandora 327

34 Badarda 358

35 Dewana 123

36 Tejpuriya 84

37 Piparada 1121

38 Shankarpura 41

39 Bhat Khera 76

40 Nandoli 158

41 Pratappura 144

42 Pandolai 84

43 Rajyawas 803

44 Fatah Nagar 12

45 Fatahnagar Ka Khera 40

46 Nakli 149

47 Mengatiya Kalan 155

48 Mengatiya Khurd 23

49 Sathana 234

50 Peethawas 1

51 Fatahpura 133

52 Jodhpuriya 66

53 Deogaon 88

54 Tejpura 165

55 Ora 330

56 Peepali Dodiyan 412

57 Turkya Kheri 105

58 Banediya 534

59 Dheeli 306

60 Gudla 259

61 Uthadon Ki Bhagal 131

62 Dhanyla 452

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63 Paneriyon Ki Madri 51

64 Kooncholi 379

65 Kalan Kheri Patiya 18

66 Kalan Kheri Khara 32

67 Gunjol 497

68 Kalan Kheri Veeran 27

69 Kala Kheri Badlawali 71

70 Bankon Ka Gura 76

71 Phulpura 22

72 Bijnol 379

73 Lachhipura 51

74 Pakhand 569

75 Akodra 450

76 Halawas 8

77 Roopa Wali 130

78 Saalor 434

79 Upli Odan 681

Total 20579

38. Rehabilitation & Resettlement (R&R) Plan*- Not Applicable

[*Provide a comprehensive rehabilitation plan, if more than 1000 people are likely to

be displaced, other-wise a summary plan]

(a) Villages falling within the study area

Villages

Number Name

Core zone Nil Nil

500 m from the blasting site (s) Not Applicable Not Applicable

Buffer zone Not Applicable Not Applicable

Township site Not Applicable Not Applicable

(b) Details of village(s) in the core zone Not ApplicableS. No. Village name Population* Average Annual

IncomeTribal Others

---- ---- ---- ---- ----

---- ---- ---- ---- ----

---- ---- ---- ---- ----

[*As per 2001 census / actual survey]

(c) Population to be displaced and / or Land oustees- Not ApplicableName of village(s) falling within Number of oustees

Q-25

Land(only)

Homestead(only)

Land andHomestead (both)

Mining Lease1.2.

---- ---- ----

Township Site1.2.

---- ---- ----

(d) Whether R&R package has been finalized? - NoIf yes, salient features of R&R plan for oustees.

(i) Site details where the people are proposed to

be resettled & facilities existing / to be created.

(ii) Funds earmarked for compensation package.

(iii) Agency /Authority responsible for their

resettlement.

(iv) Time of commencement of resettlement

of Project Affected People (PAP).

(v) Period by which resettlement of PAP will

be over.

39. Lease -wise plantation details

(a) Lease area (in ha.) 489.3965 Ha. Existing mine New mine

(i) Area broken up

(ii) To be broken up

(iii) Area not to be broken-up

(b) Township area (in ha.)(c) Area afforested and proposed (in ha.)

Peripheral Dumps Roads Township Others

(i) Existing Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil

(ii) Proposed Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil

(d) No. and type of trees planted and proposed

(i) Existing : No Plantation

When plantation was started? Month / Year

Nil 3.20

Nil 33.50

Nil 302.8965

Not Applicable

Not Applicable Not Applicable

Q-26

No. of plant species planted Number saplings (per ha.)

Survival rate % ● Avg. height

40. Environmental health and safety

(a) What major health and safety hazards are anticipated?

The generation of dust is anticipated from various mining activities and other

activities

related to mining. With the proposed riverbed mining operations for collection of bajri

and transportation of bajri, it is imperative that noise levels would increase. However,

the expected noise levels are not likely to have any adverse effect from the

occupational

health point of view.

(b) What provisions have been made/ proposed to be made to conform to health and

safety requirements?

Masks will be provided to workers those work in dust prone areas. Dust suppression will

be done by water sprinkling. Earplugs will be provided to workers those who are working in

near the mining machineries. Proper precautions will be taken to avoid accidents. Regular

medical checkup of the employees would be done as per provision of Mines Act, 1952.A well

equipped first aid station will be kept operated all the time of work. Group insurance scheme

will be implemented to protect the future of mine worker and their families in case of any

accident, mishappening while working in the mine

(c) In case of an existing mine- Not Applicable

(i) Comprehensive report on health status

of the workers as under the Mines Act annexed. Yes No

(ii) Mineralogical composition of RPM (dust)

Free silica

Chromium* (Total as well as Hexavalent)

Lead**

Not applicable Not applicable

Q-27

[* Only for Chromite mines]

[**Only for Base Metal mines]

(d) Information on radiation protection measures, if applicable.

41. Environmental Management Plan

Salient features of environmental protection measures

S. No. Environmental

issues*

Already practiced,

if applicable

Proposed

1 Air pollution Not Applicable Dust suppression will be done bywater sprinkling.

Dust masks will be provided tothose who will work in dust proneareas.

Ambient Air Quality monitoringwill be carried out on regularintervals

2 Water pollution Not Applicable Waste water will not be generated during

mining operations as it involves only

collection of sand.

Ground Water will not be intersected

during mining activities.

Excavation will be carried out upto a

maximum depth of 3 m from surface of

bajri deposit and not less than one metre

from the water level of the River channel

whichever is earlier.

No waste water will be generated from

the mining activities.

Septic tanks and soak pits will be

provided for the disposal of domestic

effluents.

3. Water conservation Not Applicable During monsoon, ground water will naturallyrecharge through seepage of rain water atsome extent

4. Noise pollution Not Applicable Proper maintenance of machines onregular intervals.Ear Plugs will be provided to Mine

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workers.5. Solid waste / Tailings Not Applicable No waste generated during life of mine so

there is no mitigation or managementmeasures are proposed.

6. Land degradation Not Applicable As the mining area is confined to riverchannel only no other land will disturbed dueto mining.

7. Erosion & Sediment Not Applicable The minerals will be mined out in a

uniform way so that the river flow/course

shall not get disturbed.

Mining will proceed along the river in

the direction from downstream to

upstream in each block.

No mining will be done across the river-

nalla.

No mining will be done within 7.5 m

from the either side of river banks to

maintain its protection.

Mining will not be done in proximity of

any bridge, culvert,embankment or any

water works setup etc. Appropriate

safety zone will be left.

8. Top soil Not Applicable No top soil will be encountered duringmining activity so no measures are proposed.All the material is directly marketable.

9. Ground vibration Not Applicable No ground vibrations will be there as this is ariverbed mining project.

10. Wildlife conservation Not Applicable Conservation plan has been prepared for

Peafowl.

11. Forest protection Not Applicable Not Applicable

12. Others (specify) Not Applicable Not Applicable

Q-29

[* As applicable]

42. Compliance with environmental safeguards (For existing units) - Not Applicable(a) Status of the compliance of conditions of

Environmental clearance issued by MoEF, Yes Noif any, enclosed.

(b) Status of the compliance of ‘Consent toOperate’ issued by SPCB, if any, enclosed. Yes No

(c) Latest 'environmental statement' enclosed. Yes No

43. Scoping of EIAWhether environmental impact assessment

of the project has been carried out by Yes No

following scoping process?

If yes, a copy of scoping of EIA Yes No

annexed.

44. Mine closure

(a) Have you planned mine closure? Yes No

(b) Submitted a conceptual mine Yes Noclosure plan.

(c) If yes, indicate estimated amount forimplementing the same (in Rs. lakhs)

45. Capital cost of the project (in Rs. Lac)(Based on latest estimate)

46. Cost of environmental protection measures

S.No.

Particulars FrequencyCapital cost (Rs.) Recurring cost (Rs.)

Existing Proposed Existing Proposed1 Pollution

ControlWater Sprinkling

Regular Nil 2.0 Lac Nil 2.0 Lac Per Annum

2 PollutionMonitoringi.e Water, Air,Soil & Noise etc.

Half Yearly Nil -- Nil = 3.25 Lac perAnnum

3 Plantation @ 800 Plant Nil -- Nil 70,000 Per Annum

12.5 Lac

65 Lac

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includingMaintence

Per Year

4 Budget forConservation ofSchedule IstFauna

Yearly Nil 0.30 Nil 0.40 Lac per annum

5 Others (specify)

I. Haulroad and otherroads repairandmaintenance

Regular Nil -- Nil2.00 Lac PerAnnum

II. Wirefencing atplantation site


III. RainwaterHarvesting

Nil 1.0 Lac Nil 0.50 Lac PerAnnum

Total (12.50 Lac ) Nil 3.30 Lac Nil 9.20 Lac

47. Amount earmarked for socio-economic welfare measures for the nearby villagesother than R&R plans. 4.6 Lac per Year

48. Public Hearing

(a) Date of Advertisement

(b) Newspapers in which the advertisement appeared

(c) Date of public hearing (DD/MM/YYYY)

(d) Public Hearing Panel chaired by & members present

19 & 20 Oct 2014

26-11-2014

ADM ( Rajsamand) & RO Bhilwara

Hindustan Times & Dainik Bhaskar

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(e) No. of people attended the public hearing meeting

and number of people from the lease area.

(f) Summary/details of public hearing in tabular form.

Issues raised by the

Public

Response/Commitment of Project

Proponents

Suggestions made by the

Public Hearing Panel

49. Whether the following approvals* (wherever applicable) have been obtained?

(i) Site clearance from MoEF Yes No

(ii) ‘Consent for Establishment’ from theState Pollution Control Board Yes No

(iii) NOC from Atomic Mineral Division Yes No

(iv) Mining plan approval from IBM /Ministry of Coal (From DMG) Yes No

(v) In case of existing mines, miningscheme approval from IBM Yes No

(vi) Forestry clearance under FCA, 1980 Yes No

(vii) NOC from Chief Controller ofExplosives Yes No

(viii) Commitment regarding availability /pumping of water from the concerned Yes NoAuthorities

(ix) In case of ML area falling in notified areasof the Central Ground Water Authority, Yes NoNOC from them.

[* Annex copies of approvals and number them]

(Approved Mining Plan by DMG- Annex-18)

50. Was / is there any court case relating to the project or related activities? If so,provide details present status.

No

42

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Verification: The data and information given in this proforma are true to the best of myknowledge and belief.

Date: 29-01-2015Sh. Narottam singh Jadaun

Place: Jaipur [* Owner or his authorized signatory]

Given under the seal of organisation onbehalf of whom the applicant is signing

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