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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
_______________________________________________________________ For
OVER AN EXTENT OF 10.117 Ha. OF Rough Stone,Road Metal & Colour Granite Mine
In
Survey No. 146 of Yacharam (V) & (M), Ranga Reddy District, Telangana State.
Proposed By
M/s. WHITE ROCK MINES & MINERALS R/o H.No. 1-4-72/1, Plot No. G2, Samskruthi Nest, Street No. 8
Vasanth Vihar Colony, Habsiguda, Hyderabad-500007.
Prepared By ____________________________________________________________________________________
M/s. GLOBAL ENVIRO LABS (Accredited by Quality Council of India – NABET, New Delhi)
2-2-1075/14/A/1, Tilaknagar “X” Roads , Bagh Amberpet, Hyderabad – 500 072. Ph.: 040-65582886; Telefax:040-27407969
E.Mail: [email protected]
CONTENTS
PARTICULARS Page No:
1.0 INTRODUCTION 1 2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
2.1 The Project 5
2.2 Need for the Project 5
2.3 Topography 5
2.4 Geology 5
2.5 Geological Reserves 8
2.6 Mining 13
2.7 Use of Mineral 15
2.8 Mineral Processing 15
2.9 Site Services 15
2.10 Employment Potential 15
3.0 EVALUATION OF IMPACTS
3.1 Introduction 16
3.2 Air Environment 16
3.3 Noise Environment 18
3.4 Water Environment 18
3.5 Land Environment 19
3.6 Biological Environment 20
3.7 Socio Economic Environment 20
4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
4.1 Introduction 22
4.2 Air Pollution Control Measures 22
4.2.1 Occupational Health and Safety Measures 24
4.3 Noise Pollution Control Measures 24
4.4 Water Pollution Control Measures 25
4.5 Land Environment 25
4.6 Socio Economic Benefits 27
4.7 Post Project Monitoring 28
4.8 Implementation of Environmental Management Plan 28
List of Tables
Table – 1 Salient Features of the Study Area 2
Table – 2 Cost of Environmental Protection Measures 29
List of Figures
Figure –1 Topographical Map 4
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 INTRODUCTION
M/s. WHITE ROCK MINES & MINERALS, of Hyderabad, has granted transfer of
quarry lease stone & metal over an extent of 10.117 Hect in Sy.No. 146 of Yacharam
Village & Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, for the un-expired period upto 19-07-2025
by the Deputy Director of Mines & Geology, Hyderabad, vide Proceedings No.
1533/(Q1)/11 dated 12-11-2013. The transfer quarry lease deed was executed on 30-
12-2013 by the Asst. Director of Mines & Geology, Hyderabad, vide proceedings No.
1365/S/11 dated 30-12-2013 for a un-expired period upto 19-07-2024. M/s. WHITE
ROCK MINES & MINERALS, of Hyderabad, filed an application on 03-02-2014 for
inclusion of Colour Granite as additional minerals in the existing quarry lease for
Rough Stone & Road Metal over an extent of Acres 25.00 Gts. In Sy.No. 146 of
Yacharam Village & mandal, Ranga Reddy District, duly submitting form – P
alongwith requisite documents and remittance towards application fee, preliminary
expenses and deposit.
The Asst. Director of Mines and Geology, Hyderabad, proposed for inclusion of
colour granite as additional mineral in the existing quarry lease for Rough Stone and
Stone Metal over an extent of Acres 25.00 gts. In Sy.No. 146 of Yacharam Village &
mandal, Ranga Reddy District, in favour of M/s. WHITE ROCK MINES &
MINERALS.
The Government accorded permission to the Director of Mines and Geology,
Hyderabad, for inclusion of colour Granite as additional mineral in the existing quarry
lease held by M/s. WHITE ROCK MINES & MINERALS, for Rough Stone and
Stone Metal over an extent of Acres 25.00 Gts, In Sy.No. 146 of Yacharam Village &
mandal, Ranga Reddy District, for the un-expired quar4y lease period i.e, upto 19-07-
2024 vide industries & Commerce (Mines.I) Department, Government Memo No.
2846/M.I (2)/2016 dated 02-12-2016, Memo No. 2846/M.I (2)/2016-2 dated 08-02-
2017 & Memo No. 2846/M.I (2)/2016 dated 06-03-2017. The Mining Plan is prepared
under Rule 7B of TSMMC Rules, 1966 and Progressive Quarry Closure Plan is
prepared under rule 7 B (vii) of TSMMC Rules 1966 for the five years period and
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submitted to the Deputy Director of Mines & Geology, Hyderabad and approved vide
letter No: 1161/QP/RR/2017 Dt:26.05.2017.
The Lessee is proposes to produce about Colour Granite @ 24,657.60 Cum/Year and
Rough Stone & Road Metal @ 98630.40 Cum /Year. The total cost of the project is
Rs. 1.1 Cr. only.
M/s. WHITE ROCK MINES & MINERALS is conscious of its responsibility
towards the society in minimizing the pollution load due to this proposed activity and
according to Office Memorandam No. -11011/47/304 1-IA.II(M), dated.18-05-304 2
from MoEF, GoI, New Delhi for obtaining Environmental Clearance from SEIAA,
Telangana ; the project proponents intends to prepare an Environmental Management
Plan for submission for grant of Environmental Clearance for their proposed 10.117
Ha. of Rough Stone ,Road Metal and Colour Granite Quarry Lease area.
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Table – 1: SALIENT FEATURES OF THE STUDY AREA
Details of the Study Area
District & State Ranga Reddy, Telangana
Mandal Yacharam
Village Yacharam
Nature of the Area Govt. land
Latitude & Longitude
17° 2’43.73” N 78°41’28.86” E
17° 2’46.97” N 78°41’15.79” E
17° 2’45.76” N 78°41’14.89” E
17° 2’45.13” N 78°41’16.26” E
17° 2’44.63” N 78°41’15.97” E
17° 2’44.77” N 78°41’13.60” E
17° 2’42.68” N 78°41’11.90” E
17° 2’41.86” N 78°41’12.52” E
17° 2’41.10” N 78°41’12.08” E
17° 2’38.18” N 78°41’12.80” E
17° 2’36.17” N 78°41’18.35” E
17° 2’39.73” N 78°41’20.00” E
17° 2’37.68” N 78°41’26.41” E
17° 2’42.58” N 78°41’28.25” E
General Climatic Conditions
Maximum Temperature 45oC
Minimum Temperature 15 oC
Annual Rainfall 770 mm
Wind Pattern SW to NE.
Accessibility
Road Connectivity The Q.L area connected by tar road from
Yacharam village at a distance of 3 Km.
Rail Connectivity The nearest Railway station is located at
Umdanagar at a distance of 38 km from
the applied area.
Nearest Village Yacharam village-2.2 Km
Nearest Town Yacharam Mandal Headquarter
Historical / Important Places
Archaeologically Important Site Nil within the study area
Historically Important Site Nil within the study area
Sensitive Places Nil within the study area
Sanctuaries / National Parks Nil within the study area
Nearest Forest Gungal RF (NW-NE) -1.5 Km,Datpalli
RF (NE)-3.0 Km,Japal RF(NE)-5.5 Km
Nearest Water Body Small water pond (NE)-1.7 Km;
Water Pond (SW)-3.3 Km, another
waterpond at (SE)-4.2 Km and few small
stream are there outside of the Lease area.
Figure 1 shows the 10 km radius of the study area around the proposed Mine Lease
area.
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2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
2.1 THE PROJECT
The project of M/s. WHITE ROCK MINES & MINERALS deals with the
production of 1 Colour Granite @ 24,657.60 Cum/Year and Rough Stone & Road
Metal @ 98630.40 Cum /Year in over an extent of 10.117 Hect in Survey Number
146 of Yacharam village, Yacharam Mandal, Ranga Reddy Dstrict of Telangana.
Rough Stone, Road Metal & Colour Granite will be exploited through opencast other
than fully mechanized mining methods with drilling & Blasting.
The Quarry lease applied area falls in the Survey of India, Toposheet No. 56 K/12 and
is bounded 17 2’ 36.17 N- 17 2’46.97’’ N and 78 41’ 11.90 E-78 41’ 28.86’’ E.
The quarry lease applied area is located at 3.00 km due East Yacharam village and
Miandal.
2.2 NEED FOR THE
In order to meet the statutory requirements the lessee intends to obtain Environmental
Clearance from Statutory Authorities.
2.3 TOPOGRAPHY
The quarry lease applied area is located on a NE-SW trending barren hill sloping on
both sides rising 86.50 M above ground level. The area is unfit for agriculture as it is
strewned with boulders.
The drainage network is due East and SE. The area is surrounded by numerous water
bodies. The area around the dykes are agricultural lands (Approved Mining Plan
Plate-I). The quarry lease area is a part of barren hill raised 86.60 M above ground
level within the quarry lease applied area with topo relief in E – SE direction. The
exposures of rock outcrops are abundant in NE -SW. The lowest contour is 596.50 M
and highest contour is 683 M (Approved Mining Plan Plate-III & IV).
2.4 GEOLOGY
Regional Geology: The quarry lease areas comprise of Granites and Granitic Gneiss
of Archean Age. Pink and Grey Granites, Pink Alkali - Feldspar Granites and
Gneissic Grano Diorite – Quartz Diorite with enclaves of Supra - Crystals like
Quartzite, Chlorite Schist, Hornblende - Biotite Schist etc. constitute the Granitoid –
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Migmatite complex. These Litho units are exhibit various geomorphic expressions
like Domes, Inselbergs, Castle - Koppies and Whalebacks and Basic Dykes forms
Linear Ridges with moderate Relief.
The geological succession of the area as worked out by GSI (1991) is as follows:
RECENT SOIL / ALLUVIUM
Precambrian
Intrusive
Basic intrusive Dolerite / Porphyritic
Dolerites, Gabbro, Pyroxenite
Aplite / Pink Pegmatite / Quartz Reef /
Quartz Veins. Pink Whitish Fine Grained
Alkali Feldspar Granite/Migmatite-II
Granitoid Migmatite
Pink Coarse Grained Granite /
Migmatite II Meta Pyroxenite, Meta
Dolerite Dyke / Grey Pegmatite
Grey Granite – Granodiorite /
Migmatite I. Gneissic Quartz Diorite –
Tonolite / Granite Units
Supracrustal
(Dharwars)
Amphibolites / Hornblende Schist /
Mica Chlorite Schist / Meta Basite / Meta
Volcanics / Quarzite / Banded Iron
Formations
Pre Cambrian Supra Crustal occurs as linear enclaves in younger granites.
The region of the quarry lease area is belonging to peninsular gneiss of Archaean
group. The Peninuslar Gneissic Complex comprising migmatite gneiss, grey
granodiorite, porphyritic granite and intruded by dolerite and aplite veins.
The Peninsular Gneissic Complex comprises gneiss-migmatite-granite suite of rocks.
They are highly variable in mineralogical composition appearance structure and
relative ages. The individual members have not been distinguished in a major part of
the area. However, granite and migmatite gneiss occupy a large part of the area,
while bands of relatively younger coarse-grained gneissic granite occur in the north
eastern part.
The Karimnagar belt located along the tectonic joitns between the Dharwar belt and
bastra cratons in north eastern part of the state and made up of rocks of high grade
metamorphism, migmatisation and intense deformation. These granites, which are
often porphyritic, are intrusive into the gneissic terrain and contain alkali feldspar
space. The later in parts the colour to the granite which ranges from light to deep pink
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because of the massive nature of these intrusive they are mineral for producing large
size blocks.
The rock is exposed in the form of cluster of big boulders and occasionally sheets.
Local Geology: Entire quarry lease area is covered with granite which is rising up to
86.50 M above ground level trending NE – SW, the strike length of the deposit in the
applied area measured 488 M in the area with an average width of 310M. (Approved
Mining Plan Plate-III & IV).
Three sets of joints are recorded in the formation
1. N – S Vertical
2. E- W Veritcal
3. Horizontal / Sheet Joints
These joints are closely spaced on the surface giving rise to boulder nature. On the
other hand they are widely spaced at places.
Regionally the area constitute a part of Peninsular Gneissic complex of Archaean, and
occupied by Prophyritic granite, white, grey and pink colour alaskitic granite, with
patches of amphibolites, hornblende schist bonded magnetite quartzites as enclaves in
both prophyritic and alaskitic granite.
The porphyritic granite along with intermixing of pink alaskitic granite forming as
mounds, ridges and hillocks in the area; contact of the rocks clearly indicate intrusive
relationship, young alaskites intruded into older porphyritic granite; which is locally
showing poorly developed foliation trending N – S.
The older basic enclaves of amphibolites hornblende schist show signs of
metasomatism in the form of flakes of biotitic. Number of acidic veins like pegmatite,
quartz is traversing the porphyritic granite trending in NNE – SSW. NE – SW to
NNW – SSE to NW – SE.
Colour Granite Deposit:
Area is characterized by rugged topography with isolated tors and.
In quarry lease area, porphyroblastic granite occurs as massive exfoliation dome
steeply, sloping in all the direction. It is rising from minimum elevation of MSL
596.50 Mt to Max elevation of MSL 683 Mt. It is uniform in mineral assemblage,
texture, colour and devoid of major joints, though few joints present, they are widely
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spaced with limited lateral extent, along these joints, large boulders are formed from
the domes.
However, due to very coarse grained nature of rock due to K. Feldspar crystals the
rock is prone to weathering. Hence, thick weathered mantle, soil core observed along
the western edges of the rocky outcrops with vegetal cover.
The granite porphyry has attracted the attention of the market by virtue of its pleasing
texture, where the orthoclase porphyries are unfiromly distribute in the form of
elongated or rougly oval shaped prophyroblasts of orthoclase in the mesostasis of
quartz, plagioclase, biotite and hornblend. In fact, the quartz grains with bluish tinge
have added more attraction after polishing.
Details of prospecting/ Mining already Carried Out: No Exploration/quarrying is
carried out in the area.
2.5 GEOLOGICAL RESERVES
Method of Estimation of Reserves: As the area is virgin and no exploration is
carried out in the area as the lease is yet to be granted. Hence, the database of the
existing quarrying pits around are extrapolated to the subject area to arrive the profile
of the deposit.
The exposed granite deposit is found to be irregular in shape, the volume of the
deposit is computed by Cross Sectional Area method by multiplying the sectional
influence.
The cross sections were drawn perpendicular to the strike direction, the cross
sectional area of the individual sections are calculated to arrive at section area, the
area thus arrived is multiplied by the sectional influence of 50 M (average) to arrive
the volume of rock mass.
The Granite is general occurs as massive formation and with joints spaced are apart
on surface and widens in depth, the sizeable blocks of dimensional stones are
anticipated to be obtained. Hence, a conservative recovery of 20% is arrived for
dimensional stones and balance 80% for Building Stone, Rough Stone & Road Metal.
The cross section in SSW-NNE direction are drawn at equal interval of 50 M. 6 cross
sections A-A1 to F-F1 was drawn (Approved Mining Plan Plate-IV).
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Categorization of Reserves: The deposit that is exposed above the ground level and
20 m below the ground level (i.e. up to RL 596 m) is considered under proved
category. The resources 20 M below the proved category of reserves (upto RL 576)
are considered under Probable Resources (Plate-IV).
Hence, G1 (Proved) scale category as (111) code & G2 (Probable) scale category as
(122) is calculated.
As per UNFC guidelines the G3 (333) (Probable) category are not considered as they
are not mineable unless proved by exploration on the continuation of the deposit
having uniformity in colour, textural pattern and fee from any defects.
a) Total Geological Reserves
Sections Category &
UNFC
Code
Sectional
Area
Sectional
Influence
Volume Dimensiona
l stones @
20%
Rough
Stone &
Road Metal
@ 80%
(M2) (M) (M
3) (M
3) (M
3)
A – A1 Proved
(111)
7,766.00 50.00 3,88,300.00 77,660.00 3,10,640.00
Probable
(122)
3,392.00 50.00 1,69,600.00 33,920.00 1,35,680.00
B - B1 Proved
(111)
10,507.00 50.00 5,25,350.00 1,05.070.00 4,20,280.00
Probable
(122)
4,072.00 50.00 2,03,600.00 40,720.00 1,62,880.00
C – C1 Proved
(111)
17,040.00 50.00 8,52,000.00 1,70,400.00 6,81,600.00
Probable
(122)
8,667.00 50.00 4,33,350.00 86,670.00 3,46,680.00
D – D1 Proved
(111)
15,925.00 50.00 7,96,250.00 1,59,250.00 6,37,000.00
Probable
(122)
8,930.00 50.00 4,46,500.00 89,300.00 3,57,200.00
E – E1 Proved
(111)
13,760.00 50.00 6,88,000.00 1,37,600.00 5,50,400.00
Probable
(122)
7,905.00 50.00 3,95,250.00 79,050.00 3,16,200.00
F – F1 Proved
(111)
10,617.00 45.00 4,77,765.00 95,553.00 3,82,212.00
Probable
(122)
8,071.00 45.00 3,63,195.00 72,639.00 2,90,556.00
Total 57,39,160.0 11,47,832.0 45,91,328.0
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RESERVES IN UNFC CODE
(DIMENSIONAL STONE AND BUILDING STONE, ROUGH STONE & ROAD
METAL)
S.No. Category of
Reserves
UNFC Code Reserves in M3
Reserves in
Million M3
1 Proved 111 37,27,665.00 3,728
2 Probable 122 20,11,495.00 2.011
3 Possible 333 Nil Nil
RESERVES BLOCKED UNDER 7.5 M BUFFER ZONE
Sections Category &
UNFC
Code
Sectional
Area
Sectional
Influence
Volume Dimensiona
l stones @
20%
Rough
Stone &
Road Metal
@ 80%
(M2) (M) (M
3) (M
3) (M
3)
A – A1 Proved
(111)
637.00 50.00 31,850.00 6,370.00 25,480.00
Probable
(122)
321.00 50.00 16,050.00 3,210.00 12,840.00
B - B1 Proved
(111)
743.00 50.00 37,150.00 7,430.00 29,720.00
Probable
(122)
321.00 50.00 16,050.00 3,210.00 12,840.00
C – C1 Proved
(111)
149.00 50.00 7,450.00 1,490.00 5,960.00
Probable
(122)
340.00 50.00 17,000.00 3,400.00 13,600.00
D – D1 Proved
(111)
147.00 50.00 7,350.00 1,470.00 5,880.00
Probable
(122)
314.00 50.00 15,700.00 3,140.00 12,560.00
E – E1 Proved
(111)
1,048.00 50.00 52,400.00 10,480.00 41,920.00
Probable
(122)
1,014.00 50.00 50,700.00 10,140.00 40,560.00
F – F1 Proved
(111)
163.00 45.00 7,335.00 1,467.00 5,868.00
Probable
(122)
314.00 45.00 14,130.00 2,826.00 11,304.00
Total 2,73,165.00 54,633.00 2,18,532.00
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RESERVES/RESOURCES BLOCKED UNDER SAFETY SLOPES
Sections Category &
UNFC
Code
Sectional
Area
Sectional
Influence
Volume Dimensiona
l stones @
20%
Rough
Stone &
Road Metal
@ 80%
(M2) (M) (M
3) (M
3) (M
3)
A – A1 Proved
(111)
1,538.00 50.00 76,900.00 15,380.00 61,520.00
Probable
(122)
1,939.00 50.00 96,950.00 19,390.00 77,560.00
B - B1 Proved
(111)
3,125.00 50.00 1,56,250.00 31,250.00 1,25,000.00
Probable
(122)
2,213.00 50.00 1,10,650.00 22,130.00 88,520.00
C – C1 Proved
(111)
78.00 50.00 3,900.00 780.00 3,120.00
Probable
(122)
615.00 50.00 30,750.00 6,150.00 24,600.00
D – D1 Proved
(111)
95.00 50.00 4,750.00 950.00 3,800.00
Probable
(122)
681.00 50.00 34,050.00 6,810.00 27,240.00
E – E1 Proved
(111)
282.00 50.00 14,100.00 2,820.00 11,280.00
Probable
(122)
738.00 50.00 36,900.00 7,380.00 29,520.00
F – F1 Proved
(111)
158.00 45.00 7,110.00 1,422.00 5,688.00
Probable
(122)
702.00 45.00 31,590.00 6,318.00 25,272.00
Total 6,03,900.00 1,20,780.00 4,83,120.00
Total Mineable Reserves/ Resources :Considering the recovery of the dimensional
stones from the quarry at 20% and balance of 80% as aggregates.
RESERVES/RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR MINING:
A. Total Geological Proved 37,27,665.00 M3 57,39,160.00 m
3
Probable 20,11,495.00m3
B Reserves Blocked
under 7.5 M buffer
zone
Proved 1,43,535.00 m3
2,73,165.00 m3
Probable 1,29,630.00 m3
C. Reserves blocked
under safety slopes
Proved 2,63,010.00 m3 6,03,900.00 M
3
Probable 2,63,010.00 m3
D. Total Reserves Proved 3,40,890.00 m3 8,77,065.00 m
3
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Blocked (B+C)
Probable 4,70,520.00 m3
E Reserves available
for quarry (A-(B+C
Proved 33,21,120.00 m3 48,62,095.00 m
3
Probable 15,40,975.00 m3
Extraction of Deposit
Proved:
Life of the quarry (Colour granite) = 6,64,224.00 M3 / 22,534.80 M
3
= 29.48 YEARS
Life of the Quarry (Rough Stone & Road Metal) = 26,56,896.00 M3 / 90,139.20 M
3
= 29.48 YEARS
Probable:
Life of the quarry (Colour granite) = 3,08,195.00 M3 / 22,534.80 M
3
= 13.68 YEARS
Life of the Quarry (Rough Stone & Road Metal)= 12,32,780.00 M3 / 90,139.20 M
3
= 13.68 YEARS
Life of the Quarry:
Proved + Probable = 43.16 or say 43 Years
Economic Marketable Reserves:
The Colour Granite is having good export market, rough blocks free from defects like
fractures, joints, shears, Hair Line Cracks, Segregation Veins, Drastic Colour
variation and having 120 up Size (Ganga Saw Size) are mostly preferred by exporters
and international buyers. These area known as Economic or Market Grade (But in
this quarry such sizes rarely found). The size blocks used for manufacturing of tiles
generally recovered from this quarry, which forms nearly 25% recovery of economic
grade and 75% of market grade:
TOTAL RESERVES (Proved + Probable) = 9,72,419.00 M3
(a) Economic Grade (Large Blocks) 25% = 2,43,104.75 M3
(b) Marginal Grade 75% = 7,29,314.25 M3
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2.6 MINING
(Open Cast other than fully Mechanized / Semi Mechanized): The method of
quarrying shall be opencast and Semi-mechanized on single shift basis. Excavations
shall be carried out by Jack Hammer drilling and blasting. Bench height and width
will be maintained at 6m height and 6 m width each respectively with overall slope at
60o. Excavation and loading shall be carried out with simple excavators of capacity
0.9 to 1.1 m3 bucket capacity.
The Colour Granite in the quarry lease applied area is exposed on the surface with
boulders. Hence, it is proposed to mine the boulders / sheet by open cast, semi-
mechanized methods, by developing the benches of 6 height in and 6 M width. Wire
Saw cutting will be deployed based on the favourable conditions. The development of
benches in the sheet rock will be maintained @ 600
safety slopes.
The separation of blocks from the mother rock will be carried out by drilling and
chiseling with hammers with small pressure after wire saw operations, drilling and
dousing with excavators will be done by through poclain teeth or with bucket
separating from the mother rock.
The second splitting, dressing of blocks will be done manually or poclain bucket by
tam rock machine with drilling and splitting.
Therefore, mining operations are to be carried out in this area in 2 stages.
1) Development
2) Production
Stage- 1
The removal of weathered and under sized boulders will be cleared in the quarry lease
applied area for the next five years by using excavator.
The sheet that is exposed will be subjected to drilling, with compressors and tam
rocks, chiseling with hammers applying pressure by poclain teeth and splitting from
mother rock.
Rock splitting / Wedging: Thus 20’ x 20’ to 40’ x 20’ to 40’ mass will be separated
from mother rock by drilling the slotter holes on both sides of the mass and a top
holes intersecting these two holes and wiresaw rope is passed through and cutting is
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done horizontally and vertically and by this there will be mass opening on all the sides
from the mother mass.
Stage-2
After removal of weathered and under sized boulders.
The large boulders will be subjected to splitting into required sizes of
blocks by using Jack Hammers by drilling series of deep holes at right
angles at regular intervals, later by inserting feather and wedges in these
holes and hammering with sledge hammer will release the blocks.
The boulders will be splitted to the required sizes with drilling and if
required by using chemical compound at the source only. The boulders
separated will be brought to the dressing yard for dressing.
If the boulders, which fit into the required market grade size will be
transformed into cuboids.
Secondary Splitting: After separation from the mother rock, it is properly checked
by washing with water to identify defects and cracks. Based on this observation, the
size is decided and the blocks are marked and separated by drilling and wedging.
The separated pieces will be examined for defects and lines, then the block or blocks
are marked in clear area and holes are drilled along the line of marking , with the help
of feathers and wedges the waste portions are separated forming a rectangular blocks.
Any bulges will be removed by drilling and wedging making it perfect blocks. A
perfect block is that all the sides shall make with each other 900.
Dressing: Dressing of dimensional rough blocks for export: Dressing is final phase of
mining operation, wherein the secondary rough blocks are squared into regular perfect
rectangular sizes, thereby avoiding uneven bulge or cavities and other defects.
Jackhammers with compressor, feather end wedges and sledgehammers are
equipments generally used for dressing the block.
Dressing of rough blocks for domestic processing plant: Dressing by means of
squaring and splitting will be done for rough blocks of the size varying between 120 x
90 x 80 to 300 x 200 x190 M.
Description of granite processing plant: The lessee company does not possess
processing plant.
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Beneficiation (If required): Not applicable
Drilling & Blasting:
Drill hole of 6.25 M depth will be drilled in a single row with spacing of less
than 0.3 M and burden of 1.6 M or more shall be maintained uniformly. This
arrangement will yield rock size of 3 M x 2 M Cross section. A bench height of
6.0 M will be tackled.
Drilling Parameters:
Drill Hole Diameter: 32 MM up to 9 M Long.
Depth and Inclination of Drill Hole: Generally drilled vertically in an alignment
however in primary cutting in the absence of sheet joints to develop bottom level,
horizontal holes also are drilled.
Explosive Type: Wherever required gunpowder is used for splitting the rock.
Machinery:
Excavator(Hitachi)200 3 NO
Compressor 300 4 NO
Jack Hammers 12 NO’ s
Tipper 6NO
Wiresaw unit 2 No’s
Crusher & Allied
implements
1 Unit
2.7 USE OF MINERAL: The ROM will be crushed to desired sizes and utilized for
infrastructure purpose and colour granite will be used for Slabs, Tiles and
Monuments.
2.8 MINERAL PROCESSING
No processing is required, excepting separation of defect less portions from the rock
mass excavated.
2.9 SITE SERVICES
The rest shelter cum office, First aid room, etc will be constructed in the Q.L area.
Transport, Canteen, Medical and other facilities will also be provided.
2.10 EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL
The mining activity will provide the job facilities to the local people. It will have 1
Mines Manager, skilled & unskilled labour about 111 persons.
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3. EVALUATION OF IMPACTS
3.1 INTRODUCTION
Opencast mining activity causes some adverse impacts on the surround environment
unless proper environmental management plan is adopted. Selecting suitable sites for
mining and adopting the guidelines prescribed by the Ministry of Environment &
Forests (MoEF) and Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM), one can minimize the major
possible impacts.
In this chapter, an attempt has been made to quantify the possible environmental
impacts on various features such as air, water, noise, land, ecology and socio-
economies. The following aspects have been studied to identify the possible impacts
while achieving the total production of Colour Granite @ 24,657.60 Cum/Year and
Rough Stone & Road Metal @ 98630.40 Cum /Year.
The magnitude and significance of the environmental pollution caused by mining
depends on method of mining, scale and concentration of mining activity.
3.2 AIR ENVIRONMENT
The impacts on air environment from a mining activity depend on various factors like
production capacity, machinery involved, operations and maintenance of various
equipments and vehicle. Apart from these, there will be other activities associated viz
transportation of mineral and waste, stocking facilities and dump management within
the mine lease area that may contribute to pollution.
3.2.1 SOURCES OF DUST EMISSION
Mining is carried out by open cast semi mechanized method by using jack hammer
drilling & wire saw cutting and using low explosive blasting. Based on the various
operations involved in the production of minerals, the various emission sources has
been identified as given below.
a. Point sources
b. Area sources.
c. Line sources.
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Drilling operations of the mine are considered as point sources. Extraction of mineral
from mine, are considered as area sources. Transportation of material from mining
benches to various end points is considered as line sources. The impact of above
sources on air environment is discussed below:
a) Drilling & Blasting
Drilling and Blasting will be carried out to disseminate the hard rock in to smaller
fragments. Blasting will be carried out by using controlled blasting techniques like
use of NONEL detonators, using spacers while charging (deck loading), muff blasting
etc. By this the flying fragments and dust evolution will be controlled.
Handling and blasting contract will be awarded to the license holders (explosive
suppliers) who sell, possesses and use of explosives ; system of initiation – ordinary
detonators.
b) Extraction & Loading
Extraction & Loading will be done by a crane and excavator and these activities of
mine operation is contributing to the area source emission and the extent of influence
of this operation is about 100 m2.
c) Haulage &Transportation
In the operating mine, the dressed blocks from mine face to the consumers is
transported by hired trucks. The trucks will be well maintained so that exhaust smoke
does not contribute abnormal values of noxious gases and unburnt hydrocarbons. The
other source of air pollution is due to the dust generated during the movement of
tippers on the haul road.
The above sources, which include drilling, low explosives blasting, excavation,
haulage for transport of blocks will contribute to dust pollution in the air.
3.2.2 ANTICIPATED IMPACTS
The impacts envisaged due to mining activity are evaluated based on various factors.
The emission inventory of the pollutants is as follows, the main air pollutant would be
dust or particulate matter generated by handling and transportation of Rough Stone
and Road Metal . But the impact of mining operations on air quality is minimum as
mining involved method by using jackhammer drilling & wire saw cutting & low
explosive blasting and as the production quantity is very less i.e Colour Granite @
98.63 Cum/day and Rough Stone & Road Metal @ 328.76 Cum /Day only.
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3.2.2.1 Dust Generation and Control
The air pollutant would be dust or particulate matter generated by handling and
transportation of granite blocks. The dust generated due to mining operations will be
controlled by water sprinkling through water tankers.
3.3 NOISE ENVIRONMENT
Noise will be produced at the mine is due to operations of machinery, drilling,
blasting, and movement of vehicles. The noise generated by the mining activity is
dissipated within a small zone around the mine. There is no major impact of the
mining activity on the vicinity however; pronounced effect of above noise levels will
felt only near the active working area and on the personnel working in the vicinity.
The impact of noise on the villages is negligible as the villages are located far from
the mine site.
3.4 WATER ENVIRONMENT
The Mining activity will be carried out on mound slope will not have any effect on the
ground water and the static water table in this area is below 40 m.
3.4.1 Impact on Surface Water
There are no major streams and rivers, which can get effected by the mining. Hence,
there will be no effect on the surface water.
During the present plan period quarrying will go to depth of 10 meters from the
present level of mining. During the monsoon period, the rainwater, if gets stagnated,
will be drained out. The benches will made with an inward slope to facilitate run off
more faster on to the mine floor. Small bunds, garlands and silting tanks also will be
constructed to minimize inflow muddy water which carries fine material.
3.4.2 Impact on Ground Water
Mining activity will be above the BWL (40 m). Hence, there will be no effect on the
ground water regime.
3.4.3 Impact on Water Quality
Water quality in the buffer zone has indicated that the ground water is free from
heavy metal concentration and these mining activities will not interference on the
water quality.
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3.4.3 Water Consumption & Wastewater Generation
The water requirement for this proposed mining activity will be 10 KLD. Breakup
details are:
Sl. No: Purpose Quantity (KLD)
1 Dust suppression purpose 05
2 Domestic purpose 02
3 Greenbelt purpose 03
Total 10
There is no generation & discharge of wastewater from this mine. 3.5 LAND ENVIRONMENT
Various components of land environment have been identified for study of impact of
the mine operations. Details of the same are given below:
3.5.1 Solid Waste Generation: There is no generation of waste from this mine
operation
3.5.2 Impact on Land use
The mine is located in an area of 10.117 Ha. No forestland is involved.
After the operations cease, the mine spoiled area will be back field. It may not be
possible to complete regain the original topography of the area. During quarrying
whatever solid waste is generated shall be dumped at dumping site in outside the Q.L.
area. The mining lease area is not a part of any type of forest. Entire mine lease area is
govt. land hence all the impact on land use is positive because aesthetic environment
will not be effected, as the mine is located on a plain with some bushes.
Due to opencast mining activities, the landscape will be slightly changed. There
will be no land subsidence as the country is made up of hard rock. The Soil cover in
this mine is almost nil and Agriculture is seen mainly in the plains in the vicinity of
the lease area and the mining will not have any impact on the agricultural pattern.
Only few bushes will be cleared to facilitate mining and other related activities
and there are no big trees, which may have to be cut.
3.5.3 Impact of Ground vibrations
Fragmentation of rock by blasting is an important operation in mining project, where
hard rock occurs. Blasting will be done only when it is absolutely necessary, using
low intensity explosives.
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Blasting of the mineral at the proposed mine will be done by using Slurry with
ammonium nitrate (ANFO) ordinary detonators and fuses will be used for secondary
blasting.
The ground vibrations caused by blasting will not have any affect as the mining is on
a mound and the vibrations will be minimum and will not be carried too far due to the
hard nature of the rock.
3.6 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT
There is no adverse impacts are anticipated due to the proposed mining activity on
biological environment. However, with the implementation of the environmental
management measures, there will be improvement in the parameters of biological
environment.
The tree species found with the core zone represent the common type of flora species
along with small shrubs and bushes. Due to mining activities community structure of
the vegetation will not change. Whereas diversity of plant species and food web index
of the area reduced to certain extent.
However, if the proposed reclamation of the mining area and dumped out area using
proper re-vegetation techniques and development of green belt around the ultimate
limit and roadside there shall be an improvement in the species diversity and food
web index compared to the existing level.
3.7 SOCIO- ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
3.7.1 No Rehabilitation
The mine area does not cover any habitation. Hence the mining activity does not
involve any displacement of human settlement. No public buildings, places,
monuments etc. exist within the lease area or in the vicinity. The mining operations
will not disturb/ relocate any village or need resettlement. Thus no adverse impact is
anticipated.
3.7.2 Improvement in Socio Economic Status
It will be obvious to assume that the activities of the mining operations have to be
produced some improvements in the socio-economic levels in the study area.
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The Lessee will provid employment to local population and it will give preference to
the local people whenever there is requirement of manpower.
The proposed mining activities will provide employment to persons of different skills
and trades. The local population is the largest plausibility among these employees.
The employment potential ameliorated economic conditions of these families directly
and provided employment to many other families indirectly who are involved in
business and service oriented activities. This in-turn will improve the socio-economic
conditions of the area.
3.7.3 Occupational Health and Safety
The mine is going to be developed mainly semi mechanized opencast method by
using jackhammer drilling & wire saw cutting & low explosive blasting. No major
crushing or pulverization will be done here. The small-scale mining will not have any
ill effects on the health of labour.
Excessive dust and noise are the chief health hazards for the miners. As already
mentioned these causative factors are well within the safety limits and the proponents
will strictly implement the prescribed safety measures. The health of the workers will
be regularly checked and suitable medical facilities should be created on or close to
the site. Highest safety will be ensured in the working conditions of the miners.
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4. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
4.1 INTRODUCTION
The mining development in the study area needs to intertwined with judicious
utilization natural resources within the limits of permissible assimilative capacity. The
assimilative capacity of the study area is the maximum amount of pollution load that
can be discharged in the environment without affecting the designated use and is
governed by dilution, dispersion and removal due to natural physio-chemical and
biological processes. The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is required to
ensure sustainable development in the study area.
This chapter covers the genesis of pollution, the principal sources of pollution, the
nature of pollution, the proposed measures required for meeting the prevailing
statutory requirements of gaseous emissions, wastewater discharge characteristics,
noise levels etc. for environmental management purpose in connection with the
mining and mining related activities in the study area.
This section discusses the management plan for mitigation/abatement impacts and
enhancement of beneficial impacts due to mining. The Environmental Management
Plan (EMP) has been designed within the framework of various Indian legislative and
regulatory requirements on environmental and socio-economic aspects.
4.2 AIR POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES
The present ambient air quality measurements in the mine area are well within the
limits. Due to the proposed production of Colour Granite @ 24,657.60 Cum/Year and
Rough Stone & Road Metal @ 98630.40 Cum /Year. There will be marginal increase
in dust concentrations.
Mitigative measures suggested for air pollution control are based on the baseline
ambient air quality monitoring data. From the point of view of maintenance of an
acceptable ambient air quality in the region, it is desirable that air quality should be
monitored on a regular basis to check it vis-à-vis the standards prescribed by CPCB
and in cases of non-compliance appropriate mitigative measures shall be adopted.
The following dust prone areas are identified for adopting proper control measures in
the mine area.
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i) Drilling & Wire Saw Cutting & Blasting
ii) Excavation
iii) Transportation
The environmental control measures which will be implemented to control the
fugitive dust released from the proposed production are given below:
Wet drilling system & Dust proof
Use of sharp drill bits for drilling holes. The charge concentration of the
explosives will be between 10 – 40 grams per linear meter.
Water sprinkling arrangements such as specially fabricated tankers mounted
on tipper are deployed at mine site to control the fugitive dust generation from
the haulage roads.
Regular grading of haul roads and service roads to clear accumulation of loose
material
The blasted blocks (temporary) are wetted by spraying water
Avoiding blasting during high windy periods, night times and temperature
inversion periods.
Excavation operations are suspended during periods of very strong winds.
Massive afforestation for control of dust
Spraying of water on sub grade stacks
The vehicles and machinery are kept in well-maintained condition so that
emission of fugitive constituents is minimized.
Plantation of wide leaf trees, creepers, tall grass around working pit, along
roads will help suppress dust.
Tall trees with an average height of 5 m will be developed all along the
boundary of the lease area to minimize the dispersion of the dust from the
mining.
Periodical monitoring of air quality to take steps to control the pollutants.
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4.2.1 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY MEASURES
All the precautions would be adopted to prevent dust generation at site and to be
dispersed into the outer environment. However, for the safety of workers at site,
engaged at strategic locations/dust generation points like drilling, loading and
unloading points, etc., dust masks would be provided. Dust masks would prevent
inhalation of RSPM thereby reducing the risk of lung diseases and other respiratory
disorders. Regular health monitoring of workers will be carried out.
4.3 NOISE POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES
The ambient noise level monitoring is carried out in and around the proposed mine
shows that ambient noise levels are well within the stipulated limits of CPCB.
Noise generation may be for an instant, intermittent or for continuous periods, with
low to high decibels. Periodic inspection and checks of the risk prone areas and
equipments have to be conducted.
To control noise pollution during the proposed mining operations following steps will
be practiced.
The noise generated by the machinery will be reduced by proper lubrication of
the machinery and equipment.
The workers employed should be provided with personal hearing protection
equipment, with earmuffs and earplugs combined, as a protection from the
high noise level generated at the plant site.
The provision of green barrier along the boundary will further reduce the
propagation of noise level generated.
Limiting time exposure of workers to excessive noise.
Speed of trucks entering or leaving the mine is limited to moderate speed of 25
kmph to prevent undue noise from empty tippers.
Safety in Blasting: Care should be taken to evacuate the mining area completely at
the time of low explosive blasting operations. The blasting team should be equipped
with all personal safety and precautionary measure. The following safety measures
will be given attention while conducting the blasting operations.
A blasting SIREN should be used at the time of blasting for audio signal.
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Before blasting and after blasting, red & green flags should be displayed as
visual signals.
Warning notice boards indicating the time of blasting and NOT TO
TRESPASS are displayed prominently.
4.4 WATER POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES
The action program for minimizing adverse affects on water regime is to prevent
wash-off of mine water and uncontrolled run-off water during monsoon. Proposed
measures for this are as follows:
a) Building/extending of retention/toe walls at the foot of the dumps
b) Construction of Garland drains along the slopes to divert the rainwater course
away from the dumping areas.
c) Covering of dump slopes with grass plantation to stabilize and prevent
erosion.
d) Plantation of trees along the ridges and slopes.
4.5 LAND ENVIRONMENT
The Dhanbad declaration on Environmental Management in Mining Industry states “It
is imperative that in order to ensure the continued and sustained progress of the
mining industry in India, the environmental dimensions should be integrated into the
planning, design, development, operation and working practices of quarry on
scientific and rational lines, by the Governments and the industry in a mutually
reinforcing manner”. The land related Environmental Management Plan (EMP) has
been presented here under two sections viz., Soil & Water conservation and
Afforestation.
Storage and Reuse of Top Soil:
Topsoil removed during clearing of the area for granite extraction shall be stacked
separately to check the erosion of the stacked soil. A retaining wall shall be
constructed all around the topsoil stockyard. Planting of grass and local species etc.,
are proposed on the surface of this stack to prevent erosion and to increase the soil
nitrogen. As per the analysis of the soil samples they are found to be basic in nature.
During afforestation, it is recommended to plant fast growing species with good
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canopy cover and dense leaf density and some ornamental species to give a good
aesthetic look. It is recommended to sow neem, mahogany plants as soil and climatic
conditions are suitable for the growth of these plants.
Solid Waste Management:
Removal of weathered rock and the rock waste is the only solid waste that will be
generated from this mine. Some of the material from the waste may be sorted out and
used for making small blocks to be used by the local unit for making tiles. The market
for tiles is good at the moment and they will offer a better substitute for marble in
terms of price and quality. Some rejected and unsorted material may be used in the
civil engineering projects in the vicinity of the area. The waste material can also be
crushed into smaller sizes and can be used as road metal .
Land use pattern:
Land restoration or reclamation of the area is very essential in any mining industry.
Proper measures adopted during restoration will control most of the adverse
environmental impacts of Quarry and also improve the aesthetic beauty of the area.
Due to the Quarry activities in this area the profile of the ground will change due to
formation of pits. At the end of the Quarry operations, the top soil/mineral rejects will
be utilized for back filling wherever suitable and rehabilitated.
Following steps shall be taken for improving and protecting the environment.
a) Quarry lease area
b) Surrounding the Quarry lease area.
c) Surrounding the statutory buildings
d) On the undisturbed virgin lease area.
Surrounding the Mining area:
The dust generated during the quarrying operations will be carried by wind and will
be deposited over the trees and on the adjacent area around the quarry in the buffer
zone. To filter this dust, a green belt of 10m width shall be developed along the quarry
lease area i.e., around ultimate pit limit, this green belt will also act as sound barrier.
In between the tree saplings, grass and bushes shall be grown. Creation of the green
belt around the lease areas shall be undertaken on priority basis and shall be
completed concurrent to Quarry over a 10-year period.
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Surrounding the statutory buildings:
All around the proposed statutory buildings and along the road sides trees shall be
planted in addition to the existing ones which will protect the workers from the noise
and dust. To plant trees around the statutory buildings, the topsoil that is going to be
mined from the area shall be laid to form a strip of 10-15m width and 0.5m thickness.
On the undisturbed virgin lease area:
The undisturbed virgin lease area shall be utilized for afforestation purposes by
developing the area with local varieties. This work shall be done after the cessation of
Quarry operations.
Afforestation Plan:
The lessee proposed for afforestation in the East of the quarry lease applied area
within the 7.5m buffer zone over an extent of 750.00m2 between the grids N 150- 250
to E 100 - 50 in phased manner during the plan period with Neem plants.
Year Area (M2) No. of Plants
1st 150.00 150
2nd
150.00 150
3rd
150.00 150
4th
150.00 150
5th
150.00 150
TOTAL 750.00 750
Apart from the green belts and aesthetic plantation for eliminating fugitive emissions
and noise control, all other massive plantation efforts shall be decided and executed
with the assistance and co-operation of the local community. Based on the community
needs the afforestation would mainly aim at:
a) Protection & Development of Natural Vegetation
b) Protection of soil erosion
c) Plantations of fuel wood blocks to meet the energy requirements.
4.6 SOCIO ECONOMIC BENEFITS
There is positive impact on socio-economics of people living in the villages. The
villages in buffer zone depend upon agriculture. Mining operations in the subject area
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has positive impact by providing direct and indirect job opportunities. There will be
indirect employment opportunities in transportation of ore to destination.
4.7 POST PROJECT MONITORING
The Lessee will monitor the environmental parameters as per TSPCB/IBM/CPCB
guidelines.
4.8 IMPLEMENTATION OF EMP & MONITORING PROGRAMME
The environment management plan is detailed on the basis of impact assessment.
Control and mitigation measures for the adverse impacts envisaged. As the major
environmental attributes have been confined to the project area alone,
implementations of the proposed control measures and monitoring thereof will be
undertaken on the regional basis. The Lessee will ensure the implementation of the
measures within the mine area and carryout efficient monitoring. In order to
implement the measures suggested for mitigating the adverse impacts on the
environment, it is suggested to monitor the environmental parameters regularly.
The details of investments to carryout the regular monitoring and pollution control
measures are given below in table – 2.
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Table – 2: Cost of Environmental Protection Measures (in Rs.)
Sl.No Description Item Capital
Cost
Recuring
Cost
Remarks
1 Air Pollution Nose Marks - 20,000.00 Replaceable, and cost
can increase with time
Cloth for drillers - 30,000.00 Issued thrice in a year
Gunny bags for covering
the surface of
jackhammer holes
- 10,000.00 As and when needed
Road wetting and plant
water feeding
80,000.00 110,000.00 Water tanker cost @
Two tankers per day
for 8 months
Greenbelt 100,000.00 35,000.00 Re-plant the non-
surviving plants
2 Water
Pollution
Construction of garland
drains
200,000.00 35,000.00 Once only (For
manual de-silting)
De-silting operations 25000 20,000.00 Yearly and manual
operations
Construction of check
dams
280,000.00 50,000.00 Once in year, cost
incurred is to buy sand
bags and filling sand
Construction of retaining
wall for waste dump
110,000.00 40,000.00 Cost of construction of
wall around the dip
side of the dump.
3 Noise
Pollution
Maintenance of
machinery suitably
40,000.00 20,000.00 Included in main cost
PPE’s like Ear muffs 8,000.00 7,000.00 Once in six months
4 Occupational
Health &
Safety
Providing First aid kits –
and fire extinguishers
15,000.00 8,000.00 Once in year, replace
by conducting
periodical checkup
Providing Personal
protective equipments to
all employees (hand
gloves, safety shoe and
helmets)
20,000.00 10,000.00 Included in air
pollution and noise
pollution
Training and awareness
programs on risk factors
during emergencies by
the experts
15,000.00 10,000.00 Once in six months
and create sign boards
about the risk and
safety precautions
regularly
EMP Report For Rough Stone ,Road Metal & Colour Granite 10.117 Ha, located in Yacharam Village,Yacharam Mandal, Rangareddy District, Telangana State
M/s. WHITE ROCK MINES & MINERALS
30 Global Enviro Labs, Hyderabad
Periodical medical
checkup and supply of
medicines
15,000.00 10,000.00 Once in a year and
supply of medicines
for every three months
5 Environmenta
l monitoring
Ambient air quality
studies – Once in six
months – 3 locations
- 25,000.00 MoEF /NABL
recognized
laboratories
Water quality studies –
Once a year – 3
Locations
- 8,000.00
Noise studies – once in
six months – 3 Locations
- 7,000.00
Vibration studies – Once
in year – 1 location
- 10,000.00
6 CSR
Activities
For providing School
uniform, Books and
health camp etc.
150,000.00 100,000.00
TOTAL 1,058,000.00 565,000.00
The applicant will adhere to all the terms & conditions laid in respect of safe working
keeping in view of the sustainable Environmental Management and will comply with
the provisions of the Environmental Protection Act-1986, The Mines Act-1952 &
Mineral Conservation & Development Rules-1988 and any other Rules notified from
time to time.
EMP Report For Rough Stone ,Road Metal & Colour Granite 10.117 Ha, located in Yacharam Village,Yacharam Mandal, Rangareddy District, Telangana State
M/s. WHITE ROCK MINES & MINERALS
31 Global Enviro Labs, Hyderabad
CONCLUSIONS, SUGGESTIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS
The Mining method proposed as per the approved Mining Plan from Dept. of Mines
& Geology is a semi mechanical mining activities by using Drilling & Blasting &
deploying Heavy Earth Moving Equipment. Based on the appraisal of the existing
environmental scenario coupled with the assessment studies carried out, it is
concluded that there is no long term environmental impact due to the Rough Stone
and Road Metal quarry at the lease area.
The particulate matter getting airborne from the mining activity gets dispersed in
close proximity itself and settles down early. The noise levels due to the proposed
quarry activity are also not of a higher order that calls for immediate corrective
measures. The ground water analysis indicates that the sources do not get influx of
pollutants from the quarry activity. There is positive socio-economic front in the
surrounding region due to the proposed mining industry. The practice of afforestation
scheme is a step in the right direction towards achieving ecological balance.
Suggestions/Recommendations
Even though there is no perceptible impact from the quarry activity on the
environment of the region, it is imperative that mitigative measures have got to be
implemented on full scale for creating environmental balance and intern maintain the
ecology of the region. The following suggestions/recommendations merit due
consideration in this regard.
As no control over wind can be exercised, the frequency of the dust
suppression measures like constant watering of the haul roads shall be
practiced.
Afforestation as envisaged in the mining plan is to be carried out so
that it not only enhances the green canopy but also stop the spread of
dust particles and air borne pollutants.
Surface water conservation measures and groundwater recharge be
given high priority.