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M/s. SRI KANAKADURGA TRIBAL LABOUR
CONTRACT MUTUALLY AIDED CO-OP SOCIETY.,POCHARAM (V), GARLA (M),
KHAMMAM (Dt), ANDHRA PRADESH.
Summary on Environmental Impact Assessment
Production of Barytes mineral in India makes our country Number 3 in ranking. The
metallurgical and mineral industries constitute the bedrock of industrial development as
they provide the basic raw material for most of the industries World production has
increased from 6.0- 6.5Mtpa in the early 2000s to 7.7Mt in 2004 and has increased
sharply since to an estimated 8.3Mt in 2006. India’s contribution in its production lies at
1.2Mt during 2006. Barytes (or barite) is the naturally occurring mineral form of barium
sulphate. Its main properties are its high specific gravity (4.5), very low solubility; it is
non-toxic, and also chemically and physically un-reactive.
More than 80% of the mineral production is from open cast mines and therefore, it
becomes necessary to focus on the overburden quantity along with mineral production in
order to assess the total amount of annual excavation in India’s mining sector. Barytes
ore is the source of primary “BaSO4” for the Paints and Chemical Industries.
Sri Kanaka Durga Tribal Labour Contract Mutually Aided Cooperative Society proposes
to produce Barytes and Dolomite over a land extent of 58.704 Ha. situated in Survey No.
58 of Pocharam village under Garla Mandal in Khammam district, Andhra Pradesh.
A Mining Plan was prepared and submitted, which was duly approved by ‘The Director
of Mines and Geology, Hyderabad’ under Rule 22 (4) of MCR, 1960 in the applicant’s
name as Mr. Palthya Moni, resident of Ratistambam Bazar, Garla Village, Khammam
District, Andhra Pradesh. The mining lease is approved for 58.704 Ha. (145 Ac.) area and
this mining lease approval is valid for a period of 20 years.
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In order to fulfill the further necessary requirements for obtaining the Environmental
Clearance for this mining activity, the proponent has carried required Rapid
Environmental Impact Assessment (REIA) study in and around the proposed mine lease
area. This assessment is performed to identify the likely environmental impacts and based
on the findings; an effective environmental management plan will be put in place as per
the EIA Notification 2006 general guidelines and the revised Model TORs outlined for
Mining projects.
The standards set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the State Pollution
Control Board (SPCB) will be met and adhered to.
This study covers an area surrounding the project site with a radial distance of 10 km
from the proposed mining lease area. The baseline monitoring was carried out during the
Summer Season ’09 (period from March to May ’09).
PROJECT LOCATION:
The proposed M/s. Sri Kanaka Durga Tribal Labour Contract Mutually Aided
Cooperative Society is situated in Survey No. 58 of Pocharam village under Garla
Mandal in Khammam district, Andhra Pradesh.
SCOPE OF THE PRESENT STUDY OF REIA :
The study area covers an area of 10 km radius around the proposed project site. The study
includes detailed characterization of various Environmental components such as Air,
Water, noise, Land and Socio-economics with in the study area.
Objectivies of study are
• To assess the existing base line data of Air, Water, Noise, Land and Socio-
economic environment.
• To evaluate the beneficial and adverse impacts of the proposed activity.
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• To prepare an Environmental Management plan (EMP) detailing control
technologies and measures to be adopted for minimizing the impacts and
improving the Environmental Quality.
• To predict the incremental levels of pollutants in the study area due to the
proposed project.
• To prepare post project programme for monitoring and regulating Environmental
parameters.
ENVIRONMENTAL SETTINGS:
Meteorological Studies:
Meteorological stations are installed at site to measure the wind speed, wind direction,
temperature and humidity.
Air Environment:
To know the exiting ambient air quality, nine sampling stations with in the study zone are
identified and monitored for pollutants like, suspended particulate matter (SPM), RSPM,
SO2, NOx and CO. For this sampling calibrated high volume air samplers and respirable
dust samplers were used.
The Ambient air quality measured at nine sampling stations with in the study zone
showed the following maximum and minimum concentrations of the pollutants –
S. No. PARAMETER MIN (µg/m3) MAX (µg/m3)
1. SPM 71 128
2. RSPM 24.5 45.8
3. SO2 6.8 12.15
4. NOx 5.14 11.18
5. CO 0.039 (ppm) 0.0498 (ppm)
It may be seen that all the parameters i.e., SPM, RSPM, SO2, NOx and CO are well with
in the range of 24 hr average of National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
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Noise Pollution :
The Ambient noise levels monitored with in the study zone show an minimum and
maximum values of 52 – 63.9 dB(A) with Night equivalent values in the range between
39.8 - 45 dB(A).
Water Environment:
Six numbers of water samples (Ground & surface) were collected in the study zone, i.e.,
one sample from surface and five samples from bore wells. All these samples are free
from colour and pollutants. The test results show that all parameters well with in the
permissible limits of drinking water standards.
Land Environment:
Four soil samples were collected and analysed to know the physical and chemical
properties.
Land use:
In the study zone predominantly two crops are under cultivation i.e. paddy and Sugar
cane. The region is predominantly rural and suburban. Total population in this study zone
are less than one lack.
FLORA & FAUNA:
The area is plain and there is no forest around the study area. As the area is agriculture
oriented there is no suitable habitat for any wild life.
SOCIO – ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT:
The operation of the proposed project could result in elevation of the economic status of
the people surrounding. Proposed project could result in creation of employment which
result in improvement of economic status of the people surrounding. The Management of
M/s. M/s. Sri Kanaka Durga Tribal Labour Contract Mutually Aided Cooperative
Society, has proposed to give preference to local people for recuirtment of personal for
project operation. There fore the impact on socio-economic Environment could be
beneficial.
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PROCESS DESCRIPTION:
MINING OPERATION
The mining will be carried out by manual open cast method with the help of jackhammer
drilling and blasting in this area. Based on present demand and the mineral reservesavailable in the area, it is proposed to rise about 2500 T of Barytes per year on an average
from this area. It is expected that the mine will be operated fro 300 days in a year. During
this plan period, the Barytes production will be obtained by excavating one bench of 4.0
m height from the surface of the area by advancing the old pit (OP-1) towards south. To
obtain the full thickness of the Barytes, the host rock (Cherty Dolomite) has to be
removed along with the mineral. The year wise workings are shown on plan and sections
of plate – 4 and the production particulars are given below:
Year Waste generation in tones Production of
Barytes (T)
Production of
Dolamite (T)
1st Year 12000 5000 --
2nd Year 13700 5000 7000
3rd Year 13238 5000 7000
4th Year 13081 5000 7000
5th Year 13451 5000 7000
CONCEPTUAL MINING
i) Exploration: In this lease period it is proposed to dig two trenches, four trial
pits and to drill three DTH holes to know the extent of mineral body i.e., Barytes
and Dolomite respectively along with strike & dip directions.
ii) Exploration: The mining will be carried out by open cast method in this area
with the help of jackhammer drilling and blasting and about 5000 tones of Barytes
will be produced per year from this area. The existing pits will be developed
along the strike and dip direction of Barytes over an extent of 24000 m2 in this
lease and about 16400 m2
of the pits area will be reclamated at the end of themining.
iii) Waste management: During this lease period, about 10718 m3 of waste will
generate and this waste will be used for reclamation of the pits over an extent of
16400 m2.
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iv) Plantation: In this lease period about 7200 m2 (1200 X 6m) buffer zone will
be planted around the area.
v) Utilization of the area at the end of mining: At the end of the life of the
mine, the Barytes pit will be reclamated and balance pit will be used for rain
water harvesting.
OPEN CAST MINING
i) Mode of workings: The mining will be operated by manual, open cast
method with the help of drilling and blasting. The minerals will be excavated by
forming 2.5 m height benches from surface. For drilling purpose two
jackhammers and a tractor mount compressor is used. Apart from this no
mechanization is required to mine in this area.
ii) Layout of mine working: For the first two years, the Barytes production will
be obtained by excavating two beches of 2.5 m height from southern face of old
pit OP-1 and in balance period the workings will be advanced towards south and
towards north in strike directions as shown plate – 4.
As per Dolomite is concerned, production will be obtained by excavating 1.5 m bench
from southern face towards north.
PRODUCTION OF BARYTES
It is proposed to mine Barytes from first year onwards on south side of pit OP-1 and later
these workings will be advanced towards south and north i.e., along the strike direction
for first five years production (as per plate-4). Since Barytes is associated with Cherty
Dolomite, it is proposed to do mining from both materials together and later the mineral
(Barytes) & waste (Cherty Dolomite) will be separated by manual hand picking.
During the first year, the Barytes production will be obtained by excavating two bench of
2.0 m each on southern side of lod pit OP-1, over a length of 30 m, to a width of 25m and
to a height of 4 m between the RLS of 105-100 and obtained about 5000 tonnes of
Barytes and 3000 cu.m of Cherty Dolomite in the first year.
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During second year, the two southern side benches of first year wormings will be
advanced towards south to a distance of 30 m and to a width of 25 m and obtained about
7000 tonnes of Barytes and 7000 cu.m of Cherty Dolomite (waste).
During third year, the two southern side benches of second year workings will be
advanced towards south to a distance of 30 m and to a width of 25 m and obtained about
5000 tonnes of Barytes and 7000 cu.m of Cherty Dolomite (waste).
Fourth year, towards northern side two benches of 2.0 m will be advanced towards north
to a distance of 30 m and to a width of 25 m and obtained about 5000 tonnes of Barytes
and 7000 cu.m of Cherty Dolomite (waste).
Fifth year, the Barytes production of 7000 tonnes and the Dolomite waste about 7000
cu.m will be obtained by advancing the two southern benches of fourth year towards
north to a distance of 30 m and to a width of 25 m as shown in plan -4.
PRODUCTION OF DOLOMITE
It is proposed to mine Dolomite (Low silica) situated on West side of the area from south
towards north from 2nd year onwards with 7000 tonnes annually from the grant of lease.
MINE DRAINAGE:
1. Water table: Normally the ground water table is available at a depth of more than
60 m in rainy seasons and 80 m depth in summer from the bore wells that are
available in this region from normal ground level.
2. Encounter and discharge of mine water: There is no chance of groundwater
likely to be encountered in the mine. But the rainwater will accumulate at pit
bottom in rainy seasons and this rain water will be dried up slowly by percolating
through the joins of the base rock.
STACKING OF MINERALS REJECTS AND DISPOSAL OF WASTE
a) Nature of Top Soil/Waste and Mineral Rejects: The proposed mine workings does
not consisting of soil & screen. So there is no separate top soil generation.
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Dumping site: The overburden/side burden will be stacked adjacent to the working on
southern side of the area over a length of 150 m width of 32 m and to height of 6 m,
where the dump location is shown in plate -4.
b) Configuration & sequence of Build of Dumps: The waste will be stacked adjacent
workings temporarily on southern sided of the area and the waste will be used for
reclamation of the pit from second five years on words. In this plan period, the dumps
will be stabilized by keeping the dump slopes at 450 angle and by constructing retailing
wall on dump slopes. The proposed dump location is shown on plat -4.
ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN
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Post Construction Phase
Air Pollution Management
The proposed mining activity would result in the increase of SPM concentrations due to
fugitive dust. Frequent water sprinkling in the vicinity would be undertaken and will be
continued as there is possibility for dust generation due to truck mobility. It will be
ensured that both gasoline and diesel powered vehicles are properly maintained to
comply with exhaust emission requirements.
Dust emissions and particulate emissions will be controlled by water spraying through
sprinklers at all the sources of dust formation and corresponding mitigative measures are
elaborated as follows:
Regular water sprinkling at dust emanating sources viz., drilling and
transportation through haulage roads, etc will be carried out.
Periodic maintenance of transport vehicles and equipment will be carried out to
check emission levels.
Overloading of trucks will be avoided and carrying the ore/mineral in covered
trucks will be taken-up to minimize pollution levels.
Greenbelt will be developed that will act as a pollution sink.
WATER POLLUTION MANAGEMENT
Generally water environment would have adverse effects due to mine discharges and
siltation due to storm water. As this is an open cast mining method it will not
generate any wastewater as there is no mineral processing involved. The mining of
dolomite and barytes does not involve any treatment or beneficiation by using water,
expect chipping and sizing to required size. Therefore, the question of disposal of
water will not arise. Moreover, mining activity much above the ground water level
doesn’t lead to any ground water contamination.
POST PROJECT MONITORING PROGRAMME
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In order to maintain the environmental quality within the standards, regular monitoring of
various environmental components is necessary. The proponent will allocate Rs. 5.0
lakhs annual budget towards environmental protection initiatives.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING
Regular monitoring of various environmental parameters shall be carried out to ascertain
the following points,
Status of air, noise, water, land pollution within the plant and in its vicinity;
Generate data for predictive or corrective purpose in respect of pollution; and
To assess and monitor environmental impacts periodically.
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT
• The management firmly believes in the concept of safety and
environmentally sustainable growth. The authorities and staff are very much
concern in Environment issues.
• The management is going to develop scientifically designed green belt around the
premises to mitigate air and noise pollution impacts on the surroundings.
• The management proposed to monitor ambient air as per APPCB guidelines.
• All the employees are provided with personal protective equipment such as
helmets, hand gloves, safety shoes, goggles and apron as per their place of work.
• The management will provide safety training to all employees periodically and
regularly.
CONCLUSION
The management of M/s. Sri Kanaka Durga Tribal Labour Contract Mutually Aided Co-
op Society, is committed to zero emissions by totally eliminating the possible impacts of
water and air pollution.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
RAPID ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY
OF
M/s. M/s. SRI KANAKADURGA TRIBAL LABOUR
CONTRACT MUTUALLY AIDED CO-OP SOCIETY.,
BARYTES AND DOLAMITE MINING
(145 acres)
AT
M/s. SRI KANAKADURGA TRIBAL LABOUR CONTRACT
MUTUALLY AIDED CO-OP SOCIETY.,POCHARAM (V), GARLA (M),
KHAMMAM (Dt), ANDHRA PRADESH.
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