Executive Summary for Majra Metal Stone Quarry (13.206 Ha)
Shri Sanjay Yadav, Morena Ex. - 1
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. PREAMBLE
Minerals are the chief source of present phase of industrialization,
and play an important role in the present phase of the national
economy and overall development of the nation.
India is endowed with significant mineral resources. India produces
89 minerals out of which 4 are fuel minerals, 11 metallic, 52 non-
metallic and 22 minor minerals.
Metal stone quarry project is located at village – Majra, Taluka-Jora;
Morena District (MP). 13.206 Hect quarry lease area having
production capacity of 40000T per year is being operated by the
lessee Shri Sanjay Yadav, Morena. The Metal Stone quarry lease
has been sanctioned through State Government order vide letter No
4-1/2004/12/1, Bhopal dated 13-12-2006 for 10 years under the
agreement done with State Government through Collector-Gwalior
vide agreement dated 06-01-2007 and the quarry lease period
validity is effective from 06-01-2007 to 05-01-2017. Shri Sanjay
Yadav is lessee and Shri Sanjay Yadav is private individual. The
lease area is being under worked.
In order to assess the likely impacts on environment due to ongoing
mining activity and to have a tool of environment management,
Shri Sanjay Yadav, Morena has submitted the Rapid Environment
Impact Assessment study report for mining project.
2. LOCATION
13.206 Ha of Metal stone quarry lease area is located in village –
Majra, Tahsil-Jora & District Morena (M P). Land use of the area is
Govt. waste revenue land.
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District/
State
Taluka Village Khasara No Area
Morena (MP) Jora Majra 445, 446,
447, 449
13.206
hect
3. ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
Topographically the applied area is the part of gentle to moderate
rolling topography having the highest elevation of 102m at the top
of the eastern small hillock area and lowest one is of 99m in the
northeastern part thus the total elevation difference is of 3m.The
drainage of the area is towards the north. The area is developed
with number of quarries while the north western part is developed
small cluster of pits. The drainage of the area is radial to NE which
has been shown on the plan as contour depression. In the QL area
there are excavations made in the south and north direction The QL
area has been connected by kuchha road from SW to NE part.
The area lies at the cross section of 26018’25” to 26018’39” N and
77047’56” to 77047’57” E and is covered under Toposheet no
54F/15.
Details of Project Settings
S. No. Particulars Details
1 Latitude 26018’25” to 26018’39” N
2 Longitude 77047’56” to 77047’57” E
3 Height above mean sea level
103-99 AMSL
4 Nearest City Jora at 5km
5 Nearest Railway Station Jora at 5km
6 Nearest Airport Gwalior located at about 90
km from the mines by road.
7 Nearest Highway PWD road-0.1km
8 Nearest Village Majra -0.5km-SW
9 Hills/Valley No
10 Ecological Sensitive Zone No national parks and
sanctuary
11 Reserve Forest Tiktaili RF-SW-0.480km Kulaith RF-6.0km-SE
12 Historical Place Nil
13 Nearest River/ Nalla Asan Nadi-E-3.0km Lower Main Canal-0.750km-W
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Pagara reservoir- 5.0km-SE
Ganjal Nadi-5.5km-SE
14 Annual Climatic
Conditions
Max. Temperature – 47.6oC
Minm Temperature – 1.0 oC Average Rainfall–1000 mm
4. TRANSPORT
The lease area is located at a distance about 45km northeast
direction from district Headquarter Morena. Approach from district
head quarter Morena to quarry area is as follows: Morena to Jora
tehsil is near to enroute village Majra village on Morena –Jora –
Majra Village tar road and the quarry area is about 0.05 km in SE
direction. The area is approachable in all season and the
connectivity is by means of regular buses, matador’s taxi etc.
Apart from one quarry in the south direction, some excavations and
some dwellers huts in the north part, there is no infrastructure
developed in the Quarry lease area; Lessee has planned to set up
one site services office along with crushing plant for different sizes
of metal.
5. REASON FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA)
The impact of mine on the environment depends to a large extent
on its location with respect to Human settlements, meteorological
conditions, ambient air quality, water bodies, agricultural and forest
land etc.
Most of the adverse impacts of mines are amenable to technological
control by providing necessary preventive and control measures and
finally through effective environmental management of the
operating mines. Keeping in view the likely impacts of mines on
environment, this Rapid environment impact assessment report has
been prepared for submission to State Pollution Control Board and
Ministry for Environment and Forests (MoEF) for clearance of the
proposed additional mining area.
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6. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
6.1 Mineable Reserves & Anticipated Life of the Mine
Mineable reserve are those reserves, which are left after deducting
mineral blocked in benches and barrier zone area of the lease area.
CATEGORY RESERVES IN
MT
BARRIER
ZONE MT
BENCHES
MT
LEFT
MINEABLE MT
PROVED 1877783 248062 102600 1527121
PROBABLE 891405 106312 70875 714218
TOTAL 2241339
MINE LIFE
Mine life estimated by taking mineable proved reserves of Metal
stone and average yearly production of Metal stone say 40000MT
per year
Mine life: 2241339MT/40000MT=56 YEAR (TONNAGE WISE)
6.2 Salient feature of the lease area
S. No. Particulars Details
1 Type of Mine Open Cast
2 Mining Lease Area 13.206hect
3. Mineralized Area 13.206 hect
4. Existing Pits & Quarries 7.4440hect
5. Existing Dumps Nil
6. Infrastructure and road 0.08hect
7. Mineral Storage Nil
8. Plantation Nil
9. Barren Land 5.682hect
10. Geological Reserve 1107675m3 or 2769188mt
11. Recoverable Reserve 896536 M3 OR
2241339MT
12. Method of mining Manual/semi-mechanized
13. Ultimate Depth of Mining 4.5m bgl (94.5mRL)
14. Ultimate Pit Slope 45o
15. Present capacity of mines 40000 MT per annum
16. Expected Life of Mines 56years
17. Lease Period 10 year upto 2017
Thickness of top soil
Minimum 0.0 m
Maximum 0.0 m
Average 0.0 m
Thickness of metal stone
18
Minimum 7 m
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Maximum 10 m
Average -
19 Stripping Ratio 1:0.11
20 Existing mode to
transportation of metal stone
Road
21 Area to be covered under
dumps end of quarry period
0.5hect
22 Area covered under pit end of quarry period
11.5Hect
23 Area to be reclaimed by end of quarry period
nil
24 Area to be covered under
plantation by end of quarry period
1.1hect
25 Average mRL 102-99mRL
Ground water table
Monsoon period 25m bgl (74mRL)
Dry month 48m bgl (51mRL)
6.3 Mining Method
Sufficient reserves are available for more than one lease period, but
to know the metal stone status depth wise and the lateral extent in
the north east direction the proposed exploration is in the form of
one DTH bore and three trail pits.
Proposed mining activity will be carried out by the existing open
cast manual and semi mechanized method of mining using hand
tools such as spades, chisel, hammer and pockland and JCB
machines etc. Boulder to pebble of metal stone & waste in the form
of weathered Ferruginous Quartziteic formation will be transported
from excavation site to surface by manually or mechanical way by
using the Hydra or pockland machines and whenever the major
Ferruginous Quartziteic boulder will come then use of explosive is
being suggested. From the loading point of view, Ferruginous
Quartzite/Quartzose sandstone as metal stone is transported by
truck/dumper to the users.
During the ensuing years the stone quarrying will be according to
the proposed method of manual and mechanized means, for
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mechanized way the following machines are proposed to use as on
hire basis:
Details of machinery: The following machineries will be continued
to deploy for further proposal for the Metal stone quarrying, are as
follows:
Excavator Machine (pock land & JCB):100: TWO TO THREE each
Dumper: - 8-10
Chisel, hammer tasla, rods: Sufficient quantity
During the proposed mining site services like separate lavatory for
male and female will be constructed in the western barrier zone.
The proposal of 375 plantations per annum will be done along the
barrier zone boundary of the area
During the five year haulage road will be developed at the gradient
of 1:16. Whenever the hard formation will come then occasional
blasting may in use. As the lease period is up to 2017 hence the
proposed year wise working is only for the Three years i.e. 2009-10
to 2011-2012 and the mining method will be the same as proposed
with one production of 3.0m height in metal stone and proposal is
given at the south part and advancement will be from east to west
and lateral, thus during the ensuing mining the RL will reach from
100 m to 97m.
6.4 Proposed Rate of Production
It will be about 40000 T per year of saleable metal stone for full
year after complete development of the mine.
6.5 Loading Hauling/Transport
The haulage of mineral from working face to trucks or stacking site
in quarry bottom will be done manually/mechanized. The haulage of
OB will be done with tractor trolley or 10 tonnes tippers. This will be
done as and when required.
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6.6 Mine Drainage
No water course is seen in the vicinity of the area. Nearest source of
drinking water is in the form of Dug well in the north east direction
of lease area. The ground water is available at the depth of about
25-48mts. At the end of the quarry period, the deepest working is
likely to reach upto 94.5 MRL. Therefore, the water table will remain
much below the bottom most mine workings even during the rainy
season. Thus, no de watering of the underground water will be
required. Topographically general slope of the area is radial. During
rains there will be accumulation of water in the working pit which
will get dry through sun rays. If quantity of accumulated water is
more, it will be discharged with the help of a 5 H.P pump having
capacity to lift 10000 lit/hour with maximum head of 10mt. Rain
water will pass through the settling tank proposed towards south of
the location of proposed working. The pumped out water will be
used for agricultural purpose for the surrounding agricultural land.
The discharge water will first pass through the settling tanks where
suspended particles will settled before its discharge for agricultural
use. A settling tank is proposed in south western part of the area.
6.7 Solid Waste Management
The metal stone is exposed at the level of 101m to 94.5m (approx)
the overburden is in the form of very thin layer of soil. The metal
stone as basic rock is exposed below the thin layer of 0.1-0.25m of
soil cover.
During the proposed five year mining about 7383M3 mine wastes
(intercalated weathered formation etc) will be generate which will
be dumped in the east & west barrier zone. As per previous mining
there is no waste generation except the mining losses in the form of
non recoverable chips and fines. Reclamation is not proposed
because the depth persistence of the Metal stone is in the lease
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area. Mostly overburden and waste will be utilized for maintenance
of approach road.
Barrier zone situated to the east & west the ultimate pit limit has
been selected for the temporary dumping of mine wastes. The mine
waste will be loaded in to the tippers manually and in scarcity of
labour by loaders. This will be unloaded mechanically by tippers.
The shale/reject stone in form of lumps will be utilised as building
material.
6.8 Resource Requirement
The present proposal is of existing mining activity at mining lease
area of 13.206 ha at village Majra tehsil-Jora & Dist. Morena, MP.
For efficient operation of the Mines all necessary utilities will be
made available, a brief description of the same is given below.
Storage facility
It is proposed to provide adequate storage facilities for the
excavated mineral, explosives and waste dumps, which is
generated/used during mining process. Proposed excavated
minerals and waste dumps will be kept in the proposed mining lease
area.
Details of expenditure of the project
Project Estimated Cost in Lac of Rupees
Mining of metal stone 35.0 lac
Electric system
M. P. State Electricity Board is making the power requirement for
the project.
Water Supply
The total fresh water needs to be pumped is about 10 KL per day
for consumption of domestic and mining purpose. This quantity of
water will be taken from the one dugwell in the north east direction
of lease area. The details of water balance of existing /proposed
mining project are given below:
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WATER BALANCE OF MINING PROJECT
Process Total
a) Mine Site
Dust suppression 5kl 6kl
Green Belt 2kl 2kl
b) Domestic
Drinking & Washing 3kl 4kl
Total (A + B) 10kl 12kl
Domestic waste water 1.2kl 1.2kl
Implementation Period
It is planned to start the mine after environmental clearance.
Employment Potential
The mining establishment present opportunities of employment to
various posts under various cadres viz. management, supervisory,
skilled workmen, semi skilled workmen and unskilled workmen
beside casual workmen. Man power is easily available from the
surrounding villages i.e. Majra, Jora Kashipur, Chhaher, Bara, kho ka
pura, Basaiya, Lalram ka pura, Burawali kunwakho, Bhopatpur etc.
7. EXISTING ENVIRONMENT SCENARIO
7.1 Climate
The Climate of Morena is characterized by general dryness, except
during the south-west monsoon season. The year may be divided
into 4 seasons. The winter season is from December to February is
followed by the summer season from March to about middle of
June. The period from Middle of June to about the end of September
is the south-west monsoon season. October and November
constitute the post-monsoon or retreating monsoon season.
The brief discussion over the meteorological condition of the area is
as below:
• Temperature: There is no meteorological observatory in
Morena. After February the temperature increases steadily
till May, when the mean daily temperature is about 460C and the
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mean daily minimum is about 280 C. In the June the mean daily
temperature is higher than in may by a couple of degrees. The
heat in summer is intense and the dust laden scorching winds
which blow often add much to the discomfort. With onset of
monsoon in district by about middle of June, there is an
appreciable drop in the temperature. After October day and night
temperature decrease rapidly. January is greatly the
coldest month with the mean daily maximum temperature at
about 230C, and the mean daily minimum at about 80C. In 2003
it dropped to about 2-30C. In the cold season in the rear of
passing western disturbances, cold waves affect the District and
the minimum temperature may drop down to about a degree
below the freezing point of water.
• Relative Humidity: The air is generally humid in this region
during the monsoon when the average relative humidity at 0830
hr. was observed to be with a maximum of 100% and a
minimum of 52%. Similarly, at 1730 hr., the average value was
observed to be with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 60%.
Generally, the weather during Post monsoon seasons was
observed to be with a maximum of 90% and a minimum of 15%.
• Rainfall: The average annual rainfall of Bhind is 668.3 mm. The
spatial variation of the district is not too much. About 92% of the
annual rainfall is received in the south-west monsoon months.
On an average there are 33 rainy days in a year.
• Cloud: 30 years average data reveal that maximum cloud cover
was observed around 7.0 oktas in the month of July, august.
Whereas cloud cover was observed around 2.2 (in oktas) in the
month of November, December, January, February and March.
• Wind Pattern
Generally light to moderate winds prevails throughout the year.
Winds were light and moderate particularly during the morning
hours. While during the afternoon hours the winds were
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stronger. A review of the wind rose diagram shows that
predominant winds are mostly from SE, NW, NNW, NE, W and N
directions followed by NW direction.
• Wind Patterns during study period
The predominant directions of wind were observed from NW, W and E.
7.2 AIR QUALITY
To establish the ambient air quality, sampling and testing were
conducted. Air sampling stations were established at eight (8)
locations around the proposed mining area to assess the
background air pollution levels.
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations
Sr. No.
Location code
Name of Station Distance (km.)
Direction
1. A-01 Mine office - - 2. A-02 Jora 5.0 N 3. A-03 Majra 0.5 SW 4. A-04 Kashipur 0.75 SE
COMPARISON OF AIR SAMPLING RESULTS WITH CPCB
NORMS
A1 A2 A3 A4 CPCB Norms
Indl. &
Mixed used
area
Residential
& Rural
Area
15th Sept.,09 to 14th Dec.,09
SPM Concentration
Average 132.42 144.67 126.50 112.42
Maximum 1454 168 158 126
Minimum 110 120 108 100
500
200
RPM Concentration
Average 43.7 47.74 41.75 37.10
Maximum 51 55 52 42
Minimum 36 40 36 33
100 100
SO2 Concentration
Average 10.4 8.75 11.3 6.3
Maximum 12.8 9.6 12.6 7.6
Minimum 8.2 7.2 70 5.10
80
80
NOX Concentration
Average 13.0 10.46 13.25 8.93
Maximum 16.2 1.6 14.6 10.6
Minimum 10.2 9.6 12.1 7.1
80
80
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7.3 NOISE LEVEL
Ambient noise levels were measured at different locations (same as
ambient air monitoring locations for two days on hourly basis) to
establish present scenario which shall be described as follows.
� All the values are well within the norms prescribed by CPCB
for industrial and commercial area.
� Main source of noise are traffic movements.
7.4 WATER QUALITY
Surface Water
The Surface water bodies in the study area mainly Asan Nadi, Lower
Main Canal, Pagara Reservior & Ganjal Nadi located E, W, SE & SE
direction at about 3.0km, 0.75km, 5.0km & 5.5km respectably from
mine. The water from Asan Nadi, Ganjal Nadi is used for domestic
as well as drinking purpose & irrigation purpose. The water from
Lower Main canal & Pagara Reservior is used for irrigation purpose.
In addition, most of the water bodies are dry during the summer
months excluding those water bodies (worked out quarries), which
are situated in the study area. These water bodies are filled with
rainwater and seepage/discharge water from abandoned mine
works. Canal irrigation is present in the study area.
The data conform to the water quality standards for most of the
parameters. The dissolved oxygen levels ranges are 2.6to 2.8 mg/l,
Total Hardness ranges are 60-68mg/l; BOD levels is as low as 4 to
8 mg/l. The heavy metal content has been observed within the
limit. The physico-chemical and biological analysis revealed that all
the parameters are well within the prescribed limits of IS: 2296.
Ground Water
Water supply in the most of the villages depends on ground water
resources. Well water is used for domestic as well as irrigation
purposes. Ground Water quality analysis was carried out at 4
locations and the frequency of sampling was once /month/station.
Ground water samples were examined for physico-chemical, heavy
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metals and bacteriological parameters in order to assess the effect
of industrial and other activities on ground water. The samples were
collected and analysed as per the procedures specified in “standard
Methods for the examination of water & Wastewater” published by
American Public Health association (APHA). pH in ground water
sample was observed to be in the range 7.25 to 7.42 while
conductivity was observed in the range of 310-322 µmohos/cm. The
value of alkalinity and hardness were observed in the range of 88-
100mg/l and 60 to 68 mg/l respectively. Whereas heavy metal was
found to be within the limit.
The physico-chemical and biological analysis revealed that all the
parameters were well within the prescribed limits of IS: 10500.
7.5 SOIL QUALITY
Five locations within 10 km radius of the project site were selected
for soil sampling. At each location, soil samples were collected from
three different depths viz. 30 cm, 60 cm and 90 cm below the
surface and homogenized. The homogenized samples were analyzed
for physical and chemical characteristics. For general
characterisation of soil a few random samples from the study area
to the depth of about 15 cm were collected. Soil samples so
collected were brought to the laboratory for analysis.
It has been observed that the texture of the soil was observed to be
sandy clay. The organic carbon was found to be in the range of
0.3% to 0.5% The nitrogen and phosphorus were observed to be in
the ranges of 216 to 262Kg/ha and 22 to 30kg/ha respectively the
pH range at the soil vary in between 5.86 to 5.92.
7.6 LAND USE PATTERN
Present landuse pattern of the 13.206 hectares mining lease area is
as given below:
Land Use Pattern of Mining Lease Area
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Items Existing At the end of
quarry period
Total lease area 13.206hect
Proved Geological Reserve
1117585m3/2793962mt
Proved recoverable
reserve
896445 M3/
2241113MT
-
Ultimate depth of
mining
Upto 97mRL 4.5mbgl (Upto
94.5mRL)
Ultimate pit slope 45 45
Area under dumps Nil 0.5hect
Area under pits 7.4440 hect 11.5hect
Overburden quantity nil 15000cum
Area to be reclaimed Nil nil
Infrastructure &
Road
0.08hect 0.106hect
Mineral storage Nil Nil
End of quarry period
Plantation
Nil 1.1hect
The study area covers about 28507ha. For computation of the land
use pattern in the study area based on the village-wise land-use
data given in the census records, the geographical area of all
settlements covered within the study area, though many villages in
the peripheries of the circular study area are partially covered.
Perfect delineation and quantification of land uses for the partially
covered parts of villages of the study area is not possible, hence the
entire village area is considered for the study, irrespective of its
coverage within the village boundary.
The land use is classified into four types – viz. forests, area under
cultivation, culturable waste and the area not available for
cultivation. The land under cultivation is further sub-divided into
two types viz. irrigated and un-irrigated.
7.7 SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONDITIONS
The study area comprises of total 50Villages. These villages fall
under one tehsil – Jora. The Estimated basic statistics structure of
the study area is presented in below Table. The demographic details
have been abstracted from Primary Census Abstract- 2001(CD) of
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Madhya Pradesh obtained from Office of Registrar General India,
New Delhi.
ESTIMATED BASIC STATISTICS OF THE STUDY AREA
S. No.
Detail Working Population
1 Households 10369
2 Total Population 70702
2.1 Male 39555
2.2 Female 31147
2.3 Schedule Tribe 330
2.4 Schedule Cast 16500
3.0 Literacy Rate 46
4.0 Sex ratio (No. of Female per 1000
Male)
787
5.0 Occupational Pattern:
5.1 Total Working Population (% of total population )
41.59
5.1.1 Total Main Worker (% of total
Working Population
80.11
5.1.2 Marginal Workers (% of total Working Population)
19.89
Cultivators (% of worker) 72.97
Agricultural Labors (% of worker) 16.89
Household Worker (% of worker) 1.02
Other Workers (% of worker) 9.11
Total Non Workers
(% of total Population)
58.41
8. IMPACT ASSESSMENT
Mining activities is bound to have an adverse impact on existent
environment. An understanding of the nature and extent of various
impacts is essential in devising the methods and advance planning
to mitigate the impacts and ultimately restore the land to useful
conditions.
9. IMPACT EVALUATION
An attempt has been made to evaluate the impact of project in
terms of both quality and quantity by using modified matrix method
for crucial environmental parameters. The environmental impact
evaluation of possible effects as a result of proposed mining area is
primarily based on study of objectives, process, surrounding
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environment etc. The aspects such as water, air, land and related
issues have been assessed on the basis of mining operations for
similar activity. The environmental impacts identify the possible
relationship of proposed mining operations with respect to
environmental parameters. Their relationship can be beneficial or
adverse and can be further classified as short term, long term,
reversible, irreversible, local or regional.
10. ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN
10.1 Solid waste management
The metal stone is exposed at the level of 101m to 94.5m (approx)
the overburden is in the form of very thin layer of soil. The metal
stone as basic rock is exposed below the thin layer of 0.1-0.25m of
soil cover.
During the proposed five year mining about 7383M3 mine wastes
(intercalated weathered formation etc) will be generate which will
be dumped in the east & west barrier zone. As per previous mining
there is no waste generation except the mining losses in the form of
non recoverable chips and fines.
Barrier zone situated to the east & west the ultimate pit limit has
been selected for the temporary dumping of mine wastes. The mine
waste will be loaded in to the tippers manually and in scarcity of
labour by loaders. This will be unloaded mechanically by tippers.
The shale/reject stone in form of lumps will be utilized as building
material.
10.2 Reclamation of Land
No reclamation will be done during quarry period. Since further
exploration is proposed to completely delineate ore bearing areas
within the leasehold, complete reclamation programme cannot be
given at this juncture but waste will be spread in worked out areas
to the maximum extent possible.
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10.3 Green Belt Development
The massive afforestation planned for the project shall generate a
forest having greater tree density (about 10 trees for first five year
per 90m2). The proposed extensive will enhance the vegetation
quality as well as aesthetic quality of the area. Thus there is no
adverse impact is envisaged over biological environment due to
proposed mining activity.
S. No. Year Afforestation in Ha Plantation in No.
1 Existing Nil Nil
2 1st 0.25 375
3 2nd 0.25 375
4 3rd 0.25 375
Total 0.75 1125
Upto 2017 0.35 525
Grand total 1.1 1650
The plantation will be done during rainy season July to September
every year. The plantation will be done on dumps, around ultimate
pit limits, in quarry and open area etc. Following precautions shall
be taken for survival and protection of plantation: Plantation shall
be done during rainy season;
• Inter-cultural operations like weeding, soil turning basin
making.
• Watering to the plants with regular interval till well
developed;
• Organic and inorganic fertilizers shall be put for proper
development of plants;
• Spraying of insecticides, pesticides and growth regulators
for disease free growth of plants;
• Pruning and trimming of plants shall be done at regular
interval;
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• Barbed wire fences shall be provided around plantation
and any fences damaged by miscreants and cattle shall be
repaired frequently to prevent the animal nuisance; and
• Watchmen shall be employed to prevent the cutting of
trees by outsiders and also control of public movement
through planted area.
10.4 Measures to Improve Socio-Economic Conditions
The impacts of the project would be felt in an integrated manner on
the socio-economic environment in the study area. There is no
village in core zone and further no displacement is required for the
proposed project and therefore impact will be positive side rather
negative. The impacts on the different components viz employment,
housing, educational, and medical and transport facilities, fuel
availability, economics, status, health agriculture is not significant
because size of project is very small. However, it would definitely
increase the employment opportunity (primary as well as
secondary) in the project area. Some of these impacts would be
beneficial.
• The project will have a strong positive employment and
income effect, both direct as well as indirect.
• Migrant-Non migrant ratio shall shift towards migrant side.
This will happen because of (i) better employment
opportunities due to this project and (ii) relatively low
agricultural yield through traditional agricultural practice with
monocrops.
• The project shall speed up the growing view on importance of
education among people in study area.
• The project is going to bring about changes in the pattern of
demand from food to non-food items if sufficient income is
generated.
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• The project is not going to influence the existing traditional
agricultural situation significantly. It may help to improve
agricultural production by way of providing additional income
to the farms from supplementary sources.
• People perceive that the project will bring handful gains by
way of creating significant job opportunities along with
development of social infrastructure.
10.5 Air Pollution Control Measures
Following measures shall be taken to mitigate the effect of mining
operation over ambient air environment:
1. Regular spraying of water by water sprinkling system over
haulage roads.
2. To reduce dust generation during loading operation water
shall be sprayed over the muck pile to the loaded;
3. To reduce dust generation during plying of dumpers on the
haul road. Water sprinkling is done at frequent intervals.
Water sprinklers shall be installed at the mine haulage road;
4. To reduce spread of dust, plantation along the mining lease
boundary and plantation shall be also done along haul roads.
5. Periodic maintenance of haulage roads.
6. All over burden dumps shall be stabilized with legumes and
grass to prevent the erosion of soil and arrest the dust
emission during windy days.
In addition to the above following additional mitigation measures
shall be adopted and it is expected to continue in future also:
1. Dust due to drilling shall be minimised by using wet drilling
method like water injection system.
2. Dust mask shall be provided to all workers working in dusty
atmosphere.
3. Tree Saplings shall be planted at the periphery of mining lease
4. Regular maintenance of vehicles and machinery’s shall be
carried out in order to control emissions;
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5. A good house keeping and proper maintenance shall be
practiced which will help in controlling pollution.
10.6 Noise Pollution Control Measures
The main sources of noise in mining activity are drilling, blasting,
loading equipment, etc. Following mitigation measures should be
taken to control noise pollution:
1. Wherever the noise levels exceed 85 dBA, workers should be
provided with earmuffs, ear plugs etc.
2. Hydraulic drills shall be used for drilling;
3. All moving parts of machine shall be properly lubricated;
4. Non-moving parts of machine shall be properly fastened;
5. A barrier of overburden at mine boundaries shall be made
and three rows of trees are proposed to be planted to reduce
propagation of noise;
6. Noise barriers, silencers and enclosures shall be incorporated
for equipments, which emit high noise levels.
7. All the basic equipments and various machinery shall be kept
well maintained.
8. Thick green belt around the mining pit and along the haulage
roads.
9. As far as possible heavy and noisy workers shall be avoided
during night time.
10.7 Water Pollution Control measures
Following measures have been taken to avoid accumulation of
water:
1. Pump having required capacity shall be installed to lift
accumulated rain water from working pit.
2. There shall not be no over flow on wash off from dumps nor is
there any beneficiation plant. Only rainwater is pumped out of
the mine;
3. There is no toxic constituent in water and soil so water
collected in sump is free from any toxic substances.
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4. A silt-settling tank shall be constructed in northern barrier
zone area to settle heavy particle before discharging water
into drain.
5. Quality of water accumulated in the working pit may be
checked during monsoon.
6. It shall be ensured that silt content in the mines discharged is
minimum.
7. It shall be ensured that quality of drinking water for the
worker is hygienic and good sanitation system is available.
11.0 Conclusion
The metal stone mining project of Shri Sanjay Yadav village –
Majra, Tehsil-Jora and District Morena (MP) will be environmental
compatible to the surrounding due to the high standards of pollution
control measures to be adopted during the operation activity. Thus
it can be safely stated that the mining activities will not have any
adverse effect on the surroundings, if the proper environmental
management plan is adopted.