final environmental impact assessment report...

FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT report & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

Mining of Sand (Minor Mineral) (Area 364.54 Ha)

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Applicant M/s Om Minerals,

Sh. Sunil Mittal H. No.1, Sector-15, Sonipat, Haryana

MAIL ID [email protected].

REPORT MARCH, 2015

At Tehsil: Narnaul

District: Mahendergarh (Haryana)

Environment Consultant

Vardan Environet

(QCI/NABET Accredited Sr. No. NABET/EIA/1316/IA001) D-142, Sushant Lok-III, Sector 57

Gurgaon (Haryana) Contact no.- 9810355569

Mail ID: [email protected] Contact No. 0124-4291036, 09899651342

Study Period: Pre monsoon Season (March to May, 2014) + 1 Post Monsoon Month of October, 2014

mailto:[email protected]

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Project Name: Minor Mineral (River sand) Area 364.54

Tehsil- Narnaul, District-Mahendergarh, Haryana

Applicant Name: M/s Om Minerals (Unit III) Index

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INDEX

CHAPTER NO. TOPIC PAGE NO.

PART A TOR DETAILS

1. TOR LETTER 1-6

2. TOR REPLY 7-29

PART B FINAL EIA/EMP REPORT 30-223

CHAPTER–I INTRODUCTION 30-37

CHAPTER–II PROJECT DESCRIPTION 38-59

CHAPTER–III DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT 60-133

CHAPTER–IV ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT & MITIGATION 134-163

CHAPTER–V ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM 164-170

CHAPTER–VI ADDITIONAL STUDIES 171-203

CHAPTER–VII PROJECT BENEFITS 204-206

CHAPTER–VIII ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 207-215

CHAPTER–IX SUMMARY & CONCLUSION 216-220

CHAPTER–X DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED 221-223

PART C LIST OF ANNEXURES

I LETTER OF INTENT

II COPY OF LETTER OF APPROVAL OF MINING PLAN INCLUDING PROGRESSIVE MINE

CLOSURE PLAN

III NABL CERTIFICATION OF LABORATORY

IV DETAILED MICROMETEOROLOGY TABLE

V AMBIENT AIR QUALITY LABORATORY RESULTS

VI NOISE MONITORING LABORATORY RESULTS

VII WATER QUALITY LABORATORY RESULTS

VIII SOIL QUALITY LABORATORY RESULTS

IX AUTHENTICATED LIST OF FLORA & FAUNA

X NOC FROM DFO

XI ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

Project Name: Minor Mineral (River sand) Area 364.54 Final EIA/EMP Report-Compliance of ToR


Applicant Name: M/s Om Minerals

ToR Compliance/Page No.7

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COMPLIANCE TO TOR CONDITIONS

Point wise compliance of TOR points issued by Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Impact Assessment Division,

Government of India, New Delhi vide letter no. J-11015/87/2014-IA.II (M) dated 11th June, 2014 for the project Sand Minor

Mineral Mines/Quarries (River Sand) of Mahendergarh Unit-III, Tehsil-Narnaul, District- Mahendergarh, Haryana (Area 364.54

Hect.) Capacity 16,00,000 MTPA by M/s Om Minerals, H No 1, Sector 15, Sonipat, Haryana.

ToR Ref Description Reply Page Ref.

1 Year-wise production details since 1994

should be given, clearly stating the

highest production achieved in any one

year prior to 1994. It may also be

categorically informed whether there

had been any increase in production

after the EIA Notification, 1994 came

into force w.r.t. the highest production

achieved prior to 1994.

This is a fresh Mining Lease area, no production is started yet.

Production will be commenced only after obtaining Environmental

Clearance from MoEF, New Delhi and CTE from State pollution Control

Board, Haryana. Hence, this is not applicable for the proposed Sand

Minor Mineral Mining Project.

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2 A copy of the document in support of

the fact that the Proponent is the

rightful lessee of the mine should be

given.

The copy of letter of intent (LOI) of mining lease issued by Director of

Mines & Geology Department, Haryana, vide letter no

Glg/Hy/MGR/Cont/Unit-3/2013/147, dated 03.01.2014 is enclosed

as Annexure-I

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3 All documents including approved mine

plan, EIA and public hearing should be

compatible with one another in terms of

the mine lease area, production levels,

waste generation and its management

and mining technology and should be in

the name of the lessee.

Contents in all documents are synchronizing with one another in terms

of mine lease area, production levels, waste generation, its

management and mining technology. Both the approved mining plan &

ML area in the name of M/s. Om Minerals through Shri Sunil Mittal.

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4 All corner coordinates of the mine lease

area, superimposed on a High

Resolution Imagery/ toposheet should

be provided. Such an Imagery of the

proposed area should clearly show the

land use and other ecological features of

the study area (core and buffer zone).

All corner of the coordinates of ML area are superimposed on topo

sheet of survey of India and same has been furnished in Chapter 1 of

Final EIA/EMP Report.

Land use & High resolution Imagery FCC maps are prepared with use a

RS–GIS technique and also incorporate in Chapter-3.

Chapter-1, Figure 1.1, Page

no-34

5 Does the company have a well laid

down Environment Policy approved by

its Board of Directors? If so, it may be

spelt out in the EIA report with

description of the prescribed operating

process/procedures to bring into focus

any infringement/deviation/violation of

the environmental or forest norms/

Yes, The company has formulated Environmental policy which is

approved by M/s. Om Minerals through Shri Sunil Mittal. The operating

process or the implementation of policy will be as follows:

Compliance with all applicable environmental laws and regular

maintenance of their records.

Acquaintance of all employees & contractors with their

environmental responsibilities.

Focus on continuous improvement.

Chapter-5, Item no. 5.1 & 5.2,

Page no-164-165, Annexure

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conditions? The hierarchical system or

administrative order of the Company to

deal with the environmental issues and

for ensuring compliance with the EC

conditions may also be given. The

system of reporting of non-

compliances/ violations of

environmental norms to the Board of

Directors of the Company and/or

shareholders or stakeholders at large

may also be detailed in the EIA report.

Continuous review of environmental achievements.

Half yearly submission of Compliance reports.

The Policy contains the hierarchical system of the company to deal with

the environmental issues and for ensuring the compliance with EC

conditions. All the non compliances/violations of environmental laws

will be reported to the Project Proponent.

The details are incorporated in Chapter 5. The Environmental Policy is

incorporated as Annexure XI with the final EIA/EMP Report.

6 Issues relating to Mine Safety, including

subsidence study in case of

underground mining and slope study in

case of open cast mining, blasting study

etc. should be detailed. The proposed

safeguard measures in each case should

also be provided.

Mines safety for workers working at the site has been taken care of.

Safety measures related to risks during mining activity, natural

disasters, etc has been proposed. The details are incorporated in

chapter 4 of the Final EIA/EMP Report.

This is an open cast river bed mining. There will be no underground

mining; hence subsidence study is not required.

Slope Study

As working will be done in the river bed to maximum depth of 3.0m

only, thus slope study is not required.

Blasting Study

This is a Sand Minor Mineral mining project, no blasting is proposed.

Chapter 4, Item no- 4.16, Page

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7 The study area will comprise of 10 km

zone around the mine lease from lease

periphery and the data contained in the

EIA such as waste generation etc should

be for the life of the mine/ lease period.

Study area comprises of 10 km radius around the mine lease boundary.

Map showing 10 km radius of the ML area has been furnished in

Chapter-I of EIA report.

All the data contained in the Final EIA/EMP Report are for the life of

the mine.

There will be no waste generation in the proposed Sand Minor Mineral

mining project.

Lease period is 9 years.

Chapter-1, Figure 1.1, Page

no-34

8 Land use of the study area delineating

forest area, agricultural land, grazing

land, wildlife sanctuary, national park,

migratory routes of fauna, water bodies,

human settlements and other ecological

features should be indicated. Land use

plan of the mine lease area should be

prepared to encompass preoperational,

operational and

Post-operational phases and submitted.

Impact, if any, of change of land use

should be given.

Land Use of the study area delineating forest area, agricultural land,

grazing land, wildlife sanctuary, National park, migratory routes of

fauna, water bodies, human settlements and other ecological features

has been incorporated in Chapter- 3 of Final EIA/ EMP Report.

Land use plan of the mine lease area showing the preoperational,

operational and post operational phases is incorporated in Chapter 4 of

the Final EIA/EMP Report.

Chapter-3, Item No. 3.2.1

,Table No. 3.1 Figure 3.1, Page

no-61-62.

Chapter -4, Item No. 4.14.2

Table-4.6, Page no. 157.

9 Details of the land for any Over Burden

Dumps outside the mine lease, such as

There will be no waste generation for Sand Minor Mineral mining

hence no over burden dumps are proposed inside or outside the Mine

Chapter 4, Item No. 4.12 and

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extent of land area, distance from mine

lease, its land use, R&R issues, if any,

should be given.

Lease area. The Minor mineral Sand Minor Mineral is excavated &

subsequently transported to the consumers by dumpers & tractor

trolleys.

The land of Sand Minor Mineral mining lease area is a government land

on the river bed of Krishnawati.

There is no human settlement and private land owners. Hence R & R is

not applicable on this project.

Chapter 8, Item No.8.6 and

Page No. 211.

10 A Certificate from the Competent

Authority in the State Forest

Department should be provided,

confirming the involvement of forest

land, if any, in the project area. In the

event of any contrary claim by the

Project Proponent regarding the status

of forests, the site may be inspected by

the State Forest Department along with

the Regional Office of the Ministry to

ascertain the status of forests, based on

which, the Certificate in this regard as

mentioned above be issued. In all such

cases, it would be desirable for

representative of the State Forest

The Mining Lease area does not involve any forest land. The land of the

Mining lease area is Government land on the river bed of Krishnawati

and this area is free from any reservation of forest department Haryana

Government. Accordingly, letter is obtained from Divisional Forest

Officer, Mahendergarh stating that the land does not comes under

Resrved Forest, Protected Forests, area enclosed under 38 of IFA, 1927,

under Aravalli Plantation and areas specifically closed under section

4&5of Punjab Land Preservation Act, 1900. The Letter is enclosed as

Annexure X

Mining Department has granted the LOI of the Lease after taking

interdepartmental clarification from the Forest Department that the

LOI Lease area is free from Forest.

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Department to assist the Expert

Appraisal Committees.

11 Status of forestry clearance for the

broken up area and virgin forestland

involved in the Project including

deposition of net present value (NPV)

and compensatory afforestation (CA)

should be indicated. A copy of the

forestry clearance should also be

furnished.

The land of the Mining lease area is Government land on the riverbed of

Krishnawati & this area is free from any reservation of forest

department Haryana Government. NOC from DFO, Mahendergarh

enclosed as Annexure X

Annexure: X

12 Implementation status of recognition of

forest rights under the Scheduled Tribes

and other Traditional Forest Dwellers

(Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006

should be indicated.

Not Applicable,

There is no involvement of forest land in the project area. NOC from

DFO, Mahendergarh enclosed as Annexure X

Annexure: X

13 The vegetation in the RF/ PF areas in

the study area, with necessary details,

should be given.

Details of flora falling within study area including RF/PF have been

given in Chapter-3 of the Final EIA/EMP Report.

The Reserve Forest & Protected forest falling in the study area as

follows:

S. No. Particulars

1. Narnaul R.F. (1.8 km NW)

Chapter 3, Item No.-3.12.2.1,

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2. Rasulpur R.F. (7 km, W)

3. Balupura P.F. (2.9 km, SW )

4. Baneti P.F. (3.3 km, S)

5. Mina ka Nangal P.F. (6.0 km, SW )

6. Kharju P.F. (7.2 km, SW )

14 A study shall be got done to ascertain

the impact of the Mining Project on

wildlife of the study area and details

furnished. Impact of the project on the

wildlife in the surrounding and any

other protected area and accordingly

detailed mitigative measures required,

should be worked out with cost

implications and submitted.

Survey has been carried out by the Ecology & Biodiversity Expert in

and around the lease area to study the wild life of the area.

No schedule I species was recorded.

Details of impacts and mitigation measures are incorporated in Chapter

4 of the Final EIA/EMP Report.

Appropriate amount of Rs. 13 Lakhs is allocated for biodiversity

conservation. Details are incorporated in Chapter 8 of Final EIA/EMP

Report.

Chapter 3 Item No.-3.12.2.2,

Page no 121-122.

Chapter 4, Item No.-4.10, Page

no 153-154

Chapter 8, Table No.-8.7.1,

Page no 211

15 Location of National Parks, Sanctuaries,

Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife Corridors,

Tiger/ Elephant Reserves/ (existing as

well as proposed), if any, within 10 km

of the mine lease should be clearly

indicated, supported by a location map

duly authenticated by Chief Wildlife

No National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves Wildlife Corridors,

Tiger/ Elephant Reserves/ Critically Polluted areas/ Aravali are falling

within 10km of the study area; however RF and PF are falling in study

area which is incorporated in chapter-3

S. No. Particulars


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Warden. Necessary clearance, as may be

applicable to such projects due to

proximity of the ecologically sensitive

areas as mentioned above, should be

obtained from the State Wildlife

Department/ Chief Wildlife Warden

under the Wildlife (Protection) Act,

1972 and copy furnished.


3. Balupura P.F. (2.9 km, SW )

4. Baneti P.F. (3.3 km, S)

5. Mina ka Nangal P.F. (6.0 km, SW )

6. Kharju P.F. (7.2 km, SW )

16 A detailed biological study of the study

area [core zone and buffer zone (10 km

radius of the periphery of the mine

lease)] shall be carried out. Details of

flora and fauna, duly authenticated,

separately for core and buffer zone

should be furnished based on such

primary field survey, clearly indicating

the Schedule of the fauna present. In

case of any scheduled-I fauna found in

the study area, the necessary plan for

their conservation should be prepared

in consultation with State Forest and

Wildlife Department and details

A detailed biological study (of 10 km radius study area) was conducted

by Ecology & Biodiversity Expert and the details are incorporated in

Chapter 3 of the Final EIA/EMP Report.

Authenticated List of Flora and Fauna was obtained from District

Forest Officer and is enclosed as Annexure IX with the Final EIA/EMP

Report.

There are no fauna listed in scheduled-I has been found in study area

within 10 km distance from the boundary of project site so there is no

need of conservation plan.

Chapter 3, Item no.-3.12, Page

no 117-123.

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furnished. Necessary allocation of funds

for implementing the same should be

made as part of the project cost.

17 Proximity to Areas declared as

‘Critically Polluted’ or the Project areas

likely to come under the ‘Aravali Range’,

(attracting court restrictions for mining

operations), should also be indicated

and where so required, clearance

certifications from the prescribed

Authorities, such as the SPCB or State

Mining Dept. Should be secured and

furnished to the effect that the proposed

mining activities could be considered.

The project site is neither falling under Aravali range nor it is located in

proximity to area declared as Critically Polluted.

The proposed mining area of minor mineral Sand Minor Mineral is

located on the river bed of Krishnawati River.

The valid and lawful LOI of this project site has been granted to the

lease holder by the Mining Department of Haryana Government as

enclosed in Annexure-I.

Annexure-I

18. R&R Plan/compensation details for the

Project Affected People (PAP) should be

furnished. While preparing the R&R

Plan, the relevant State/ National

Rehabilitation & Resettlement Policy

should be kept in view. In respect of SCs

/STs and other weaker sections of the

society in the study area, a need based

There is no Project Affected Person (PAP) by mining activities. Hence,

there is no need of R & R Plan.


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sample survey, family-wise, should be

undertaken to assess their

requirements, and action programmes

prepared and submitted accordingly,

integrating the sectoral programmes of

line departments of the State

Government. It may be clearly brought

out whether the village located in the

mine lease area will be shifted or not.

The issues relating to shifting of Village

including their R&R and socio-economic

aspects should be discussed in the

report.

19. One season (non-monsoon) primary

baseline data on ambient air quality

(PM10, SO2 and NOx), water quality,

noise level, soil and flora and fauna shall

be collected and the AAQ and other data

so compiled presented date-wise in the

EIA and EMP Report. Site-specific

meteorological data should also be

collected. The location of the monitoring

Baseline data of study area within 10 Km radius of the project site was

collected during Pre Monsoon season, 2014 (March-May, 2014) and

one additional Post monsoon month of October, 2014 as per the ToR

letter issued by EAC (M), MoEF, New Delhi dated 11-06-2014.

Chapter 3, Item no-3.0 Page

no 60.

The details of monitoring results (Air, water, noise, soil) and the flora &

fauna details are incorporated in Chapter 3 of the Final EIA/ EMP

Report.

Chapter 3, Item No. 3.7

(Ambient Air) Page 72-84),

Item No. 3.8 (Noise) Page 84-

89, Item No. 3.9 (Water), Page

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stations should be such as to represent

whole of the study area and justified

keeping in view the pre-dominant

Downwind direction and location of

sensitive receptors. There should be at

least one monitoring station within 500

m of the mine lease in the pre-dominant

downwind direction. The mineralogical

composition of PM10, particularly for

free silica, should be given

Page No. 109-116.

Site specific meteorology data was collected and incorporated in Final

EIA/EMP Report.

Annexure IV

The location of Monitoring stations was selected to represent the

whole mine lease area (10 km radius). One Location is also selected in

500 m of dominant downwind direction. Details incorporated in


Chapter 3, Item No. 3.7.2,

Table No. 3.3 and Page no. 74.

Mineralogical composition of PM10 particularly for Free silica is

incorporated in Chapter 3 of the Final EIA/EMP Report.

Chapter 3, Table No. 3.5 (Pre

Monsoon Results) Page no. 78

and table no. 3.6 (October

Results) Page no. 81.

20. Air quality modeling should be carried

out for prediction of impact of the

project on the air quality of the area. It

should also take into account the impact

of movement of vehicles for

transportation of mineral. The details of

the model used and input parameters

used for modeling should be provided.

The air quality contours may be shown

on a location map clearly indicating the

Air quality modeling was carried out & impact of Air quality has been

incorporated in Chapter 4 of Final EIA/EMP report.

The predominant wind direction recorded during study period was

from S to N Direction.

Windrose diagram shown in Chapter 3 and Chapter 4.

The air quality contours are shown on the location map and the wind

rose is also shown on the same map.

Chapter 4, Item No. 4.3.1 and

Page No. 135-149.

Chapter 3, Figure no. 3.6 and

Page no. 72.

Chapter 4, Figure No. 4.5 and

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location of the site, location of sensitive

receptors, if any, and the habitation. The

wind roses showing predominant wind

direction may also be indicated on the

map.

21. The water requirement for the Project,

its availability and source should be

furnished. A detailed water balance

should also be provided. Fresh water

requirement for the Project should be

indicated.

Water requirement in this project site is 25 KLD. Water will be taken

from existing water sources from nearby villages or tanker supplier.

The details are incorporated in Chapter-2.

Total Water Requirement= 25 KLD

Dust Suppression and plantation= 16 KLD

Plantation= 5.0 KLD

Domestic Purpose= 4.0 KLD


Page 57.

22. Necessary clearance from the

Competent Authority for drawl of

requisite quantity of water for the

Project should be provided.

Water will be taken from existing water sources from hired Tankers so

no new bore well will be dug up so necessary clearance from

Competent Authority are not required.


Page 57.

23. Description of water conservation

measures proposed to be adopted in the

Project should be given. Details of

rainwater harvesting proposed in the

Project, if any, should be provided.

The project do not consume any process water except for drinking,

dust suppression & plantation. Plantation is proposed, which will

increase the water holding capacity & help in recharging of ground

water. No artificial rainwater harvesting is proposed for the present

project.


Page no. 211.

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quality, both surface and groundwater

should be assessed and necessary

safeguard measures, if any required,

should be provided.

No permanent infrastructure will be developed which may obstruct the

river flow, the proposed Sand Minor Mineral mining will not be done in

rainy days hence there will not be any adverse impact on the surface

water.

Ground Water

The ground water quality will not be changed because mining activity

will not intersect the ground water table as it is restricted to 3m depth

only.

Impact of the project on the water quality & its mitigation measures

has been incorporated in Chapter-4 of final EIA/EMP report.

Page No. 150-151.

25. Based on actual monitored data, it may

clearly be shown whether working will

intersect groundwater. Necessary data

and documentation in this regard may

be provided. In case the working will

intersect groundwater table, a detailed

Hydro Geological Study should be

undertaken and Report furnished.

Necessary permission from Central

Ground Water Authority for working

below ground water and for pumping of

ground water should also be obtained

The maximum working depth of mining will be 3 m bgl while the

groundwater table exists at an average depth of 45-50 m bgl. So mining

depth will be no intersecting the ground water table. Hence permission

is not required from CGWA.

Systematic diagram of mining depth also incorporated in Chapter-4.

Water will be sourced from the hired tankers; hence permission from

CGWA is not applicable.


Page No. 150-151.

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and copy furnished.

26. Details of any stream, seasonal or

otherwise, passing through the lease

area and modification /diversion

proposed, if any, and the impact of the

same on the hydrology should be

brought out.

There is no stream modification/ diversion.

It is opencast mining of minor mineral Sand Minor Mineral located on

the river bed and mining is permitted only up to depth of 3 meter;

hence there will be no stream diversion/ modifications.

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27. Information on site elevation, working

depth, groundwater table etc. Should be

provided both in AMSL and bgl. A

schematic diagram may also be

provided for the same.

Maximum Working Depth : 3m bgl

Ground water Table: 45-50 m bgl

Information about site elevation, working depth has been incorporated

in Chapter 4.

Systematic diagram of mining depth also incorporated in Chapter-4.


Page No. 150-151.

28. A time bound Progressive Greenbelt

Development Plan shall be prepared in

a tabular form (indicating the linear and

quantitative coverage, plant species and

time frame) and submitted, keeping in

mind, the same will have to be executed

up front on commencement of the

project.

Progressive Green belt Development Plan have been incorporated in

Chapter 4 and Chapter 8 of Final EIA/EMP report.


Page No. 156. Chapter 8, Item

No. 8.7.2 and Page No. 211-

212.

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due to the Project should be indicated.

Projected increase in truck traffic as a

result of the Project in the present road

network (including those outside the

Project area) should be worked out,

indicating whether it is capable of

handling the incremental load.

Arrangement for improving the

infrastructure, if contemplated

(including action to be taken by other

agencies such as State Government)

should be covered.

assessed. There shall not be much impact on local transport. The level

of service (LoS) value for the proposed mine is found ‘Good’ for SH-17,

SH-24, SH-26, & RJ SH-14. Hence, no adverse impacts on local

infrastructure are envisaged. Traffic density from the proposed mining

activity has been incorporated in Chapter 3 of final EIA/EMP report.

Traffic details data are mentioned in chapter-3.

Page No. 99-108.

30.

Details of the onsite shelter and

facilities to be provided to the mine

workers should be included in the EIA

report.

Adequate infrastructure & other facilities will be provided to mine

worker. Information about onsite shelter and facilities for workers has

been incorporated in Chapter-2.

Chapter 2, Item no. 2.13 and

Page No. 58-59.

31. Conceptual post mining land use and

Reclamation and Restoration of mined

out areas (with plans and with adequate

number of sections) should be given in

the EIA report.

Conceptual post mining Land use is incorporated in Chapter 2 & 4 of


The land use of the lease area will remain same as the proposed activity

is extraction of deposited Sand Minor Mineral from river bed which will

get replenished during succeeding monsoon season.

The amount of sediment regenerated every year derived hypothetically


Page No. 55-56.


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by Dandy-Bolton’s equation will be around 234581.41 M. tons/yr for

the proposed lease area. Therefore, the percentage of replenishment is

around 15% every year.

32. A time bound Progressive Greenbelt

Development Plan shall be prepared in

a tabular form (indicating the linear and

quantitative coverage, plant species and

time frame) and submitted, keeping in

mind, the same will have to be executed

up front on commencement of the

project. Phase-wise plan of plantation

and compensatory afforestation should

be charted clearly indicating the area to

be covered under plantation and the

species to be planted. The details of

plantation already done should be

given.

Plantation will be done along river banks and road side. Progressive

Green belt program details have been discussed in Chapter 4 & 8 of the

Final EIA/EMP Report.

Schedule of Plantation for the Five Years in tabular form is as follows:

Schedule of Plantation for the Five Years

S

No

Year of

Plantation

No. of

Sapling

Assumed

survival

(80%)

Species Place of plantation

1 I Yr. 1000 800 Neem,

Pipal,

babul,

Shisham,

sirish,

Gulmohar,

Mango

Along the roads in

school and public

building and other

social forestry

programme in

consultation with

the Local

Authorities and

Forest Department.

2 II Yr. 1000 800

3 III Yr. 1000 800

4 IV Yr. 1000 800

5 V Yr. 1000 800

Total 5,000 4,000

Source: Approved Mining Plan & Progressive Mine Closure Plan


Page No. 156. Chapter 8, Item

No. 8.7.2 and Page No. 211-

212.

33. Occupational Health impacts of the

Project should be anticipated and the

Details about, Occupational Health impacts , person protective

measures, pre-placement medical examination and periodical medical


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proposed preventive measures spelt out

in detail. Details of pre-placement

medical examination and periodical

medical examination schedules should

be incorporated in the EMP.

examination schedules, management plan has been furnished in

Chapter-4 of Final EIA report.


Page No. 202-204.

34. Public health implications of the Project

and related activities for the population

in the impact zone should be

systematically evaluated and the

proposed remedial measures should be

detailed along with budgetary

allocations.

Public health implication like respiratory disorder, noise induced

problems are major issues which will be addressed properly. Study has

been performed which includes to gain an understanding of the source,

identification of exposure pathway and determination of likely

receptor. The impact will not be concentrated and confined to

particular zone. Periodic health camps will be undertaken under CSR

activities in the villages. Details incorporated in Chapter 7.

The budgetary allocation for public health implication is incorporated

in Chapter 8 of the Final EIA/EMP Report.

Chapter 7, Item No. 7.1, Table

no. 7.1 and Page No. 204.

Chapter 8, Table No. 8.4 & 8.6

, Page No. 202 and 203-204

respectively.

35. Measures of socio economic significance

and influence to the local community

proposed to be provided by the Project

Proponent should be indicated. As far as

possible, quantitative dimensions may

be given with time frames for

implementation.

Socio economic measures for the local people have been proposed

under the component of the Corporate Social Responsibility along with

the budgetary allocation has been incorporated in Chapter 7 in Final

EIA report.

Proposed project will provide the employment opportunity to the local

community hence project will have positive impact on the surrounding

local community.

An amount of Rs. 20 Lakhs is allocated for CSR activities. Detailed break

Chapter 7, Item No. 7.1, Table

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up is incorporated in Chapter 7 of Final EIA/EMP Report.

36. Detailed environmental management

plan to mitigate the environmental

impacts which, should inter-alia include

the impacts of change of land use, loss

of agricultural and grazing land, if any,

occupational health impacts besides

other impacts specific to the proposed

Project.

Details of environment management plan are incorporated in Chapter

8 of the Final EIA/EMP Report.

Details of occupational health impacts along with proposed mitigation

measures are incorporated in Chapter 4 of Final EIA/EMP Report.

Chapter 8, Page 196-204.


2-204.

37. Public hearing points raised and

commitment of the project proponent

on the same along with time bound

action plan to implement the same

should be provided and also

incorporated in the final EIA/EMP

Report of the Project.

Details of Public Hearing i.e points raised, commitment by the Project

Proponent along with time bound action plan is incorporated in



Page no. 171-199.

38. Details of litigation pending against the

project, if any, with direction /order

passed by any Court of Law against the

project should be given.

There is no litigation pending against the proposed project in any Court

of Law.

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39. The cost of the project (capital cost and

recurring cost) as well as the cost

towards implementation of EMP should

clearly be spelt out.

The costs of project (capital cost and recurring cost) as well as the cost

of EMP have been incorporated in Chapter-5.

Capital cost of the project is Rs. 75 lakh

Cost for Environmental protection Measures are: Rs 20.50 lakh

Cost for Socio Economic Measures is Rs 20.0 lakh (As per demand)


Page 170.

40. Replenishment and drainage study from

the reputed Institution.

Details of Replenishment study is incorporated in Chapter 2 of the Final

EIA/EMP Report.

The amount of sediment regenerated every year derived hypothetically

by Dandy-Bolton’s equation will be around 234581.41 M. tons/yr for

the proposed lease area. Therefore, the percentage of replenishment is

around 15% every year.


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41. Impact of mining activity on adjacent

agricultural land with particular

reference to run off, soil erosion and

loss of top soil due to change in

topography.

Due to safe mining depth there will be no impact on topography or

drainage of the study area. The ultimate land use shall remain the

same. Preoperational and post operational Land Use is incorporated in

Chapter 4,

Chapter 2, Table No. 2.1 and

Page No. 40


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42. Details of Transportation of mined out

materials as per the Indian Road

Congress for both the ways (loaded as

well as unloaded trucks) load and its

impact on Environment.

Details regarding traffic study have been furnished in chapter-3 of Final

EIA report. The existing road is capable of handling this additional

traffic due to these proposed mine. Hence there will not be any adverse

impacts on local transport infrastructure due to the proposed mines.


Page No. 99-108.

43. Impact of all existing mining on the

present land use in the study area.

There are no existing mining activities within 10 km radius of the study

area. There will be no change in land use pattern. The details of existing

land use and land use after 5 years is incorporated in chapter 2 & 4 of



Page No. 157.

44. Proper species specific Conservation

plan for Schedule–I and II species dully

approved by the Chief Wild Life Warden

of the State Government.

The detailed list of fauna is incorporated in Chapter 3 of Final EIA/EMP

Report. No Schedule I species was recorded during the site visit done

by Field Area Expert of Ecology & Biodiversity. Hence Conservation

plan is not applicable for the proposed mining Project

Chapter 3, Item No. 3.12.2.2

and Page No. 121-123.

45. Impact of mining on plankton. Not Applicable. As the mining will be carried out on the dry portion of

the river bed and its paleo channels hence as such there will be no

impact on the planktons.

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46. Details of mining activity to be provided

w.r.t Block Wise/ Calendar wise/ Zone

wise, as the MLA is having a long

stretch.

Mining activity Block wise/ Year wise production/ Bench levels details

are incorporated in Chapter 2 of the Final EIA/EMP Report. The details

are also incorporated in Plate …. of Approved Mining Plan (Surface cum

Geological Plans & Sections)

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47.

Details of gradient of river bed of at

least 1 Km both in the upstream and

downstream of the Proposed MLA.

The project is proposed on river bed of Krishnawati. The gradient 0.82

m /km is incorporated in Chapter 2 of the Final EIA/EMP Report.

Chapter 2, Table no. 2.4 and

Page No. 51.

48. Details of excavation schedule &

sequential mining plan to be indicated.

The mining plan of the project site has been submitted to The Director

Mines & Geology Haryana, Chandigarh, on 20.02.2015. Excavation

details are incorporated in Chapter no-2


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49. Mining Plan shall be prepared carefully,

dividing lease area into manageable

blocks to ensure scientific and

systematic mining of minor minerals.

Mining Plan is prepared by authorized RQP & it is approved by Mining

Department Haryana Government vide letter DMG/HY/Cont/MGR unit-

3 /M.Plan/594 dated 20/02/2015 of Mines & Geology Department,

Haryana Government. Copy enclosed as Annexure-II.

Mining lease area having long stretch on riverbed is divided carefully in

manageable blocks as shown in Surface cum Geological Plan & Year

wise Development Plan enclosed with the Mining Plan.

Annexure II

50. The base line data shall be collected so

as to represent the whole MLA.

Baseline data collected in 10 Km distance from the lease boundary

lease area as per CPCB norms which are representing the present

environmental condition of the whole mine lease area and the results

are incorporated in chapter-3 of Final EIA/ EMP Report.

Chapter 3, Item No. 3.7

(Ambient Air) Page 72-84),

Item No. 3.8 (Noise) Page 84-

89, Item No. 3.9 (Water), Page

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51. Letter from the State Govt. of Forests

Department that the MLA does not fall

under forests land category.

The Mining Lease area does not involve any forest land. The land of the

Mining lease area is Government land on the river bed of Krishnawati

and this area is free from any reservation of forest department Haryana

Government. Accordingly, letter is obtained from Divisional Forest

Officer, Mahendergarh stating that the land does not comes under

Reserve Forest, Protected Forests, area enclosed under 38 of IFA, 1927,

under Aravalli Plantation and areas specifically closed under section

4&5of Punjab Land Preservation Act, 1900. The Letter is enclosed as

Annexure X.

Annexure X

52. Details of continuous monitoring

stations to be established for carrying

out monitoring in each block in the core

zone area.

A key plan showing monitoring location has been detailed in Chapter-3

of final EIA/EMP report.

Chapter 3, Figure No. 3.7 and

Page No. 77.

53. Disaster management plan Details are incorporated in Chapter 4 and Chapter 6 Chapter 4, Item No. 4.17 Page

160 and Chapter 6, Item No.

6.3 and Page No. 200-201.

54. Project Proponent shall enclose all the

analysis/ testing reports of water, air,

soil, noise etc. using the MoEF/NABL

accredited laboratories. All the original

The monitoring was done by Vardan Envirolab (NABL accreditated

Lab- Certificate enclosed as Annexure V (Air), VI (Noise), VII(Water)

and VIII (Soil) )

All the analysis/ testing reports of water, air, soil, noise etc. using the

Annexure V (Air), VI

(Noise), VII (Water) and VIII

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analysis/ testing reports should be

available during appraisal of the project.

MoEF/NABL accredited laboratories have been included in the EIA

report.

55. Details of outcome of the court case in

CWP No. 277700 of 2013 before the

Hon’ble High Court of Punjab & Haryana

as mentioned in the LoI letter issued by

the Mines & Geology Department of

State Govt. of Haryana.

The

Hon'ble High Court did not restrain the auction proceedings and held

that the auctions may be held but it has also directed its

orders dated 17.12.2013 that the same shall be subject to- final

outcome of above said CWP. Accordingly, the acceptance /Lol was

issued to the outcome of said case. The said case is still pending before

Hon’ble Punjab and Haryana High Court for adjudication.

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56. Necessary clearance from the Standing

Committee of the National Board for

Wildlife should be obtained.

There is no forest or ecologically sensitive area within 10 km radius

study area, hence Necessary clearance from the Standing Committee of

the National Board for Wildlife is not required..

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57. Excavation to be carried out up to a

maximum depth of 3 m in the river bed

and duly incorporated in mine plan.

The Excavation will be done up to the depth of 3 m only. Details

incorporated in Chapter 2 & 4.


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Project Name: Minor Mineral (River sand) Area 364.54 Final EIA/EMP Report


Applicant Name: M/s Om Minerals (Unit –III)

Vardan Environet, Gurgaon Page | 30 (Chapter-1)

CHAPTER-1

INTRODUCTION

1.0 Preamble

Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) is a process used to identify the environmental, social &

economic impacts of a project prior to decision making. It aims to predict environmental impacts at

an early stage of project planning & design, find ways & means to reduce adverse impacts. By using

EIA, both environmental & economic benefits can be achieved. By environmental effects prediction

& mitigation, early benefits in project planning, protection of environment, optimum utilization of

resources, thus saving overall time & cost of the project.

Rivers are the most important life sustaining system of nature and play a vital role in transport of

sediment (material) from one place to other. Total quantity of material transported by rivers, a

substantial part is detained within its channels and adjoining environments as fluvial deposits.

River sand will not create any problem to riverine ecosystem as the quantity of mining well within

the replenishment limits. To cope with the ecosystem systematic and scientific mining is necessary

with a certain depth from surface of river channel. Quarrying of river sand is an important

economic activity in India as well as in the state of Haryana. Haryana has varying topographic

features though a major part of the state is dominated by ephemeral rivers. River sand plays a

crucial role to the construction industries and infrastructure projects used as a basic raw material

in mortars and concrete.

M/s Om Minerals, through Sh Sunil Mittal H.No. 1, Sector-15, Sonipat was the highest bidder (11.51

Crores) for sand quarries of Mahendergarh Unit III, area 364.54 Ha for which auction was held on

03-01-14. for Sand Mining at Krishnawati river at Villages Shahbajpur, Lujota, Naulaija, Nangal

Choudhary, Jainpur, Mosampur, Biharipur, Antri, Nangal kaliya, Sirohi Bahali, Nangalpipa,

Akabarpur Sirohi, Totaheri, Dhani Bhathota, Mandi, Kojinda, Patikra of Tehsil Narnaul and District

Mahendergarh, (Haryana). The Letter of Intent (LOI) of mining lease was granted to M/s Om

Minerals on 3rd January 2014 for 9 years by Department of Mines & Geology, Haryana vide letter No.

Glg/Hy/MGR/Cont/Unit-3/2013/147 dated Chandigarh, the 03.01.2014 (Annexure I)under

Haryana Minor Mineral Concession, Stocking, Transportation of Minerals and Prevention of illegal

Mining rules, 2012 framed under section 15 of Mines & Minerals (Development & Regulation) Act

1957) for 9 years within effect from grant of EC. In the LOI it has been said that the contractor

shall deposit monthly an additional amount equal to 10% of the due contract money along





with installments towards the ‘Mines and Minerals Development, Restoration and

Rehabilitation Fund’. (A copy of LOI for mine lease area attached as Annexure-I). The lessee has

submitted a mining plan prepared by RQP Shri Ajit Kumar Pahuja (RQP/DDN/150/2003/A), which

was approved by Director, Mines & Geology Haryana vide letter no DMS/HY/Cont/MGR.3/594

dated 20/02/2015 and the copy of the same is attached as Annexure-II.

As per EIA Notification dated 14th September, 2006 this project falls under Category “A” or Activity-

1 (a), therefore this project requires Environmental Clearance from MoEF, New Delhi.

It is in this context, Form-I and Pre-Feasibility Report has been submitted to Ministry of

Environment & Forests, New Delhi on 24/02/2014 requesting for issue of “Terms of Reference”

(ToR). The ToR presentation was held on 30.04.2014 before the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC)

of Honourable MoEF, Govt of India. Subsequently the ToR was issued on dated 11-06-2014 by

Honourable MoEF vide letter no. J-11015/87/2014-IA-II (M) (Enclosed as Part I of Final EIA/EMP

report). The lessee has submitted Draft EIA report for conducting public hearing to Haryana

Pollution Control Board. Accordingly Haryana Pollution Control Board has conducted public

Hearing on 17-12-2014 and a copy of the public hearing minutes and compliance of the

management on the issues raised during public hearing is attached as Chapter-6 in Final EIA/EMP

We are herewith submitting the copy of Final EIA Report prepared by M/s. Vardan Environet along

with a soft copy Questionnaire and approved mining plan with a soft copy in PDF format,

incorporating the Proceedings of the Public Consultation and our response to the issues raised

during the Public Consultation. Vardan EnviroNet has collected one season baseline data from 1st

March, 2014 to 31st May, 2014 and October 2014.

This report furnishes the details of Site location, Description of the project, prevailing baseline

status w.r.t Air Environment, Water Environment, Noise Environment, Land environment,

Biological Environment and Socio-economic Environment. This report also helps in identification of

the environmental impacts and suggesting mitigation measures to be followed during Operation of

the project as part of Environmental Management Plan (EMP). This report also acts as guidance

manual for the proponent for following the EMP and for adopting post project Environmental

Monitoring Program as per statutory norms.

1.1 Identification of Project and Project Proponent

1.1.1 Identification of the Project





Name of the Project: Minor Mineral (River sand) (ML Area – 364.54 Hect.) for production of

16, 00, 000 MTPA.

Location of the Project: Tehsil- Narnaul Dist. Mahendergarh (Haryana)

1.1.2 Identification of Project Proponent

Applicant: M/s Om Minerals

Sh. Sunil Mittal

H.No. 1, Sector-15

Sonipat, Haryana

1.2 Lease Status

The Letter of Intent (LOI) of mining lease was granted to M/s Om Minerals on 3rd January 2014 for

9 years by Director, Mines & Geology, Haryana vide letter no. Glg/Hy/MGR/Cont/Unit-

3/2013/147 over an area of 364.54 Ha in Tehsil Narnaul District Mahendergarh, Haryana for

mining of Sand (Minor Mineral).

Lease Period: 9 Years

Project Area: 364.54 ha land free from forest & agricultural land and available for mining.

1.3 Brief Description of Nature, Size, Location of the Project

Table1.1 Brief Description of the Project

S. No. PARTICULARS DETAILS A. Nature & Size of the Project Sand (Minor Mineral) (ML Area – 364.54 Ha.) available for

mining for production capacity of 16,00,000 MTPA B. Location Name of Village Khasra Number Shahbajpur 91 to 94 Lujota 70 to 72 Naulaija 55 to 58 Nangal Choudhary 79, 80, 82 Jainpur 58 Mosampur 21, 22 Biharipur 56/1 Antri 61 to 63 Nangal kaliya 90, 91, 93/3, 94, 95, 23/1, 23/2 Sirohi Bahali 182, 183 Nangalpipa 47 to 51, 53 to 55 Akabarpur Sirohi 44 to 54, 56 to 59 Totaheri 50, 51, 57 to 64 Dhani Bhathota 83, 86, 87, 173 to 187 Mandi 88 Kojinda 56, 57 Patikra 123 to 125





Tehsil Narnaul

District Mahendergarh State Haryana Coordinates Lat/Long: 27°51'49.5"N , 76°04'28.21"E

Lat/Long: 28°02'53.03"N , 76°08'29.32"E

Toposheet No. H43W4, 54A/1, G43D13 C. Lease Area Details Lease Area 364.54 Ha

Type of Land River Bed Topography Undulating Site Elevation Range Ranges from 309 to 330.20 mRL

D. Cost Details Cost of the project 75 Lacs

Cost for EMP 20.50 Lacs

Cost of CSR 20 Lacs

E. Details of Environmental Setting

Ecological Sensitive Areas

(National Park, Wild Life

Sanctuary, Biosphere

Reserve, Reserve/ Protected

Forest etc.) within 10 km

radius

Only some Reserve Forests and Protected Forests are present in

the study area which are as follows:

Narnaul R.F. (1.8 km in NW)

Rasulpur R.F. (7 km in W)

Balupura P.F. (2.9 km in SW)

Baneti P.F. (3.3 km in S)

Mina ka Nangal P.F. (6.0 km in SW)

Kharju P.F. (7.2 km in SW)

Archaeological Important

Place None within 10 km radius of the project

Nearest Town Mahendergarh at a distance of 1.0 km W

Nearest major city with

200000 population Mahendergarh at a distance of 1.0 km.

Nearest Railway Station Narnaul (Western Railway Rewari – Phulera Section) – 3 km

Nearest National Highway SH-14 (10 km)

Nearest Airport IGI Airport New Delhi (113 km) in NE direction

Seismic Zone Zone IV

(Source: Site visit and Pre-feasibility Report)





Figure 1.1: Key Plan showing the Environmental Settings of the Study area along with the Coordinates of Mine Lease area





1.4 Location and Accessibility

The mining lease area spread over 364.54 Ha. is situated at Tehsil- Narnaul, District Mahendergarh

(Haryana). All villages in Haryana are connected by roads and electric power supply. The mine site

is approachable from SH-14 & SH-26, contract area lies on 1km East of Mahendergarh. Mineral will

be transported by Truck/Dumper from mine site to end user. The Nearest Railway station is at

Narnaul at a distance 3 km., nearest highway is SH-14 (10 km E) and SH-26 (Crossing the river).

The nearest Airport is IGI Airport at a distance of 113 km. The project area is completely outside of

any restricted or protected area by any State or Central Government. The roads are wide enough to

permit easy passage of Trucks, Tractors, and Trolleys etc.

1.4.1 Basic Amenities

Police Station: The nearest police station is at Nangal Chaudhary and Narnaul.

Post Office: The nearest post office is in the village of Mahendergarh. The telephone facilities

are also available at Mahendergarh.

Medical Facilities: - The nearest hospital is situated at Narnaul and Nangal Chaudhary..

Availability of water: - Water for drinking purpose is brought from nearby village. The water

of hand pump and well located nearby area has potable & drinkable quality, the villagers and

habitants and labors have been using this water since long period. Water required for dust

suppression will also supplied from the well by Water tanker brought on hire basis.

Electricity: - Electrical supply is available in all nearby villages.

Educational Facilities: - Most of the nearby villages have secondary schools and for higher

education institutes are available at Narnaul and Nangal Chaudhary.

Mode of transportation of Mineral: - Mineral Sand will be transported by hired trucks.

Loaded trucks will travel on Kuccha road made for plying of trucks. Such temporary road will

provide access to the river bed and the movement of loaded trucks. As the lease area stretches

in a length of around 20 km, working will be carried out in all the villages but in 4 villages at a

time. Each village has its outlet meeting the tar road on the nearby villages and from where the

mineral is sent to various destinations. Similarly, mineral will be transported on the other side

through approach roads which finally merge with tar roads for final destinations.

River/ Canal: - Krishnawati river originates from the wast patan Dokan & Nimkathana hills

area of Siker district. This river traverses NE direction.

Other Relevant information: - Banking and all other essential infrastructural facilities are

available at Mahendergarh.





1.5 Scope of Study

The scope of the study includes a detailed characterization of the environment in an area of 10

km. radius of the Mine Lease Area for various environmental parameters like Air, Water, Noise,

Land, biological and Socio-economic aspects.

1.5.1 Data Generation

The EAC of MoEF was informed during the ToR presentation on 29.04.14 that study was

started from March 2014 as per standard model ToR and copy of letter to Director, MoEF

(Mining) by applicant is enclosed as Annexure III. The data has been generated by M/s Vardan

Environet in accordance with the requirement of statutory agencies from March 2014 to May

2014 and October 2014 in view of compliance of ToR issued by MoEF dated 11-06-2014. The

monitoring and testing has been done as per the guidelines of MoEF and the IS standards.

1.5.2 Data Collection

The EIA study is being done for the core zone of mine lease and buffer zone (10 km distance

from the lease boundary), both of which comprise the study area. . The field survey for the

collection of the baseline data commenced from March 2014 to May 2014 (one season) i.e. pre

monsoon and October 2014(post monsoon season) to collect data related to air, water, noise,

geology, flora, fauna, forest types and ecological parameters including soil types. The following

data, through field survey and other sources, has been collected by Vardan Envirolab team, for

preparing the EIA/EMP for the proposed mining area with related facilities.

I. Details of wild fauna and flora within a distance of 10 km from the project site and

information about forests, if any.

II. Eco-sensitive places, sanctuaries, biosphere reserves within 10 km distance from the lease

boundary.

III. Physical environment (Air, Water, Soil, & noise) baseline data and Traffic density/Survey on

road.

IV. Major industries within 10 km distance from the lease boundary.

V. Religious places / historical monuments and tourist places within 10 km distance from the

lease boundary.

VI. Land use pattern within core zone and buffer zone (10 km distance from the lease

boundary) based on Survey of India Toposheet map, ground truthing and satellite image.

VII. Demography and Socio-economic based on last available Census data for entire study area.

VIII. Relevant meteorological data, for previous decades from Indian Meteorological Department





(IMD) and primary data

IX. Study of present environmental protection and mitigation measures in nearby operating

similar projects, if any.

X. Identification of water bodies, hills, roads etc. within 10 km distance from the lease

boundary.

1.5.3 Preparation of EIA

The EIA includes the following details:

1) Study of the reports like Geological report, Pre-Feasibility report (PFR) or mining plan made

available by the client.

2) Present Environmental Setting

3) Identification, prediction and evaluation of Anticipated Environmental Impact due to the

proposed mine and related facilities.

The environmental impacts would be anticipated in core and buffer zone on:

Topography and drainage

Climate

Water quality (Surface/Ground)

Hydro-geological Regime

Air quality

Noise Levels

Soil Quality

Flora and Fauna

Traffic density survey

Land-Use

Socio-Economic Conditions

Habitat

Health, culture, human environment including public health, occupational health and safety

Sensitive Places/Historical Monuments.

This Final EIA Report is prepared in accordance with the Term of Reference issued by Expert

Appraisal Committee (EAC) of MoEF, New Delhi vide letter No. J-11015/87/2014-IA.II (M) dated

11.06.2014, incorporating the minutes of Public Hearing held on 17-12-2014 and compliance on the

issues raised during public hearing.



Applicant Name: M/s Om Minerals (Unit-III)

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CHAPTER-2

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1 TYPE OF THE PROJECT

The proposed project is for mining of Sand (Minor Mineral) by Open cast semi-mechanized method

in 364.54 Ha. in Tehsil-Narnaul, Distt- Mahendergarh, Haryana along the river Krishnawati.

2.2 Need for the Project

Minor mineral sand is mainly consumed in construction works in infrastructure & housing

industries and development projects. Virtually there is no construction or infrastructure building

work is possible without this minor mineral, hence the same can be assumed to be the back bone of

the infrastructural growth of India. The Sand extracted are in high demand at the local market for

real estate and infrastructure industry. This project will also provide employment to local people

helping them earn livelihood.

2.3 Location of the Project

The mining lease area is located on river Krishnawati at Tehsil- Narnaul District - Mahendergarh

(Haryana). The lease area falls in the Survey of India Toposheet No. H43W4, 54A/1, G43D13

STATE DISTRICT TEHSIL TOPOSHEET NO. AREA

Haryana Mahendergarh Narnaul H43W4, 54A/1,

G43D13

364.54 Ha.

LATITUDE 27°51’49.5”N 28°02’53.03”N

LONGITUDE 76°04’28.21”E 76°08’29.32” E





Figure 2.1 Location Map of the Project Site





2.4 Size/Magnitude of the Project The lessee has proposed to undertake mining activity over a Mining lease of 364.54 Ha. with

proposed production capacity of 16, 00,000 MTPA or 0.8 million m3 of Sand (Minor Mineral).

The Letter of Intent (LOI) of mining lease was granted to M/s Om Minerals on 3rd January, 2014 for

9 years by Department of Mines & Geology, Haryana vide letter No. Glg/Hy/MGR/Cont/Unit-

3/2013/147. The mining plan was approved by Director, Mines & Geology Haryana vide letter no

DMG/HY/Cont./MGR Unit-3/M.Plan/594 dated 20.02.2015(Enclosed as Annexure II.) Mining

operation will be taken up after obtaining EC from MoEF & CTE from HSPCB.

MINING The method of mining proposed is by open cast Semi Mechanized system of working. The width of

the benches would in no case be less than the height of the bench. Benches of 3m height and width

around 20.0 m have been planned. The mining will be started from edge of the mineralized area.

The Required Barrier along the Mining lease boundary shall be kept 7.5 m.

Table 2.1 Details of Mining

2.5 TOPOGRAPHY OF THE AREA It is a River Sand (Minor Mineral) Project. The general elevation of the Krishnavati River bed in the

extreme south end of lease area is 330.20 m RL and 309 mRL in the extreme north end of lease

area.

S. No. Particulars Details 1. Method of Mining Opencast semi mechanized mining (No drilling &

blasting) 2. Mineable reserves 1,56,65,590 MT

3. Proposed production 16,00,000 MTPA or 0.8 million m3

4. Elevation Range of the mine site From 309 to 330.20 m RL

5. Depth Riverbed- 3m from river bed level

6. Bench width (Average) Around 20 m which is more than the height of the bench.

7. Bench slope 450

8. Total excavated Area at end of 5th year

160.00 Hect.

9. Area Backfilled at the end of the mine

Excavated area will get replenished naturally during the subsequent heavy raining/flooding in river bed.

10 Validity of lease 9 Years

11 No. of working days per anum 280

12 Total Cost of the Project Rs 75 lakh





2.6 Geology

2.6.1 Regional Geology

Regionally the area belongs to the Alwar series of Delhi Super group. The regional stratigraphic sequence in Mahendragarh district is as follows:

Table 2.2: Geological Succession

Delhi System

Ajabgarh series Biotite-schist, Phyllites, Quartzites and Impure Biotic

Limestone and Calciphyres.

Alwar series Quartzites, Arkose, Conglomerates and Mica-schists with

bedded lavas.

Rialo series Rialo Limestone and Rialo Marble, Quartzites

The different formation of the area belongs to Alwar Series of Delhi Super group.

2.6.2 Local Geology

The litho units encountered in the riverbed and surrounding areas are the river born sediments

brought and deposited in the flood plains by River Krishnawati. The sediments are river borne and

has deposited in the riverbed. The size of the sediments towards the source i.e. host rock is course

and at the tail end of the river the grain size is reduced to smaller sizes resulted in the formation of

clay beds.

The following sequences have been observed in the area.

Soil/Alluvium

Sand

Sand and silt are deposited in the middle of the river whereas fine sand and soil are deposited at the

fringe of the riverbanks.

Soil/Alluvium varying in thickness from 1-4 m constitutes the top horizons in the area suitable for

agriculture. Krishnawati River meanders through the area exposing the alluvium and soil at the

banks. Sand is found in the river bed. Thickness of Sand is more than 10 meters. This bed remains

dry for major part of the year and water flows only during the rainy season. The Sand exposed in

the river bed and surrounding area is the product of the deposition of the sediments brought and

deposited in the flood plains of River Krishnawati. These sediments are of recent geological

formation. The litho-units exposed within the river and surrounding areas have formed as water

borne sediments brought by flood water during rainy season every year and deposited in river bed.

Geological map and section are enclosed as Plate-03 of Approved Mining Plan.





Figure 2.2: Geomorphology of District Mahendergarh





2.7 Physiography & Drainage

There are two rivers namely Krishnawati and Chandrawati which passing through the district.

Krishnawati River is originated from the hillocks of Nimkathana Tehsil Sikar district of Rajasthan.

Dohan is originated from the Wast Dokan protected forest area where as the Donger Nala is

originated from the Khetri and Bansiyal protected forest area. Both these nalas merge near the

Beharipur village and after that it is called Chandrawati River. The general elevation of the

Krishnawati river bed in the extreme south end of lease area is 330.20 m RL and 309 m RL in the

extreme north end of lease area. The rivers remained dry except during rainy days.

Physiographicaly the district consists of flat and level plain interrupted from place to place by

cluster of sand dunes, isolated hillock and rocky ridges. A few isolated rocky ridges elevated sharply

from the plain occur in the south central portion of the district.

The lease area is river bed of Krishnawati. The lease area does not have any water body. These are

dry nalas in which water flows during rains for a short duration, otherwise they remain dry for the

rest of the months. The rain water from these nalas drains towards Narnaul and Mahendergarh.

Details of Site Elevation: (TOR# 27)

2.8 Exploration & Reserves The reserves of Sand were estimated as follows:

2.8.1 Methods of Reserves Estimation

Survey was conducted in the proposed area of Krishnawati River bed as per the area

allocated in different village, vide list given by DMG, Haryana. This is the basic document

provided by the authorities. Khasra plan was provided by the applicant.

Following special conditions which are applicable for excavation of minor mineral(s) from

river beds in order to ensure safety of river-beds, structures and the adjoining areas are

considered while calculating the reserves of these areas:

(i) No mining would be permissible in a river bed up to a distance of five times of the span

of a bridges on up-stream side and ten times the span of such bridge on downstream

side, subject to a minimum of 250 m. on the upstream side and 500 m. on the

downstream side,

River Bed Lowest Elevation

(m AMSL)

Highest Elevation

(m AMSL)

Working Depth

(in meters)

Ground

Water Table

Krishnawati 309 m RL 330.20 m RL 3 m bgl 45-50 m bgl





(ii) There shall be maintained an un-mined block of 50 m width after every block of

1000meters over which miming is undertaken or at such distance as may be directed by

the director or any officer authorized by him;

(iii) The maximum depth of mining in the river bed shall not exceed three meter from the

un- mined bed level at any point in the time with proper bench formation.

(iv) Mining shall be restricted within the central 3/4th width of the river/rivulet;

(v) In case of areas permitted for excavation outside river/rivulets i.e. areas adjoining to

river/rivulets, no mining shall be permissible in an area up to a width of 500 m. from

the active edges of embankments in case of river Yamuna, 250 m in case of Tangri,

Yamuna and Ghaggar and 100m on either side of all other river/rivulets.

(vi) Any other condition, as may be required by the Irrigation Department of the state from

time to time for river bed mining in consolation with the Mines and Geology A safety

margin of 2 m shall be maintained above the ground water table while undertaking

mining and no mining operations shall be permissible below this level unless a specific

permission is obtained from the competent authority in this behalf. Further the depth of

excavation of mineral shall not 9m at any point of time.

(vii) In respect of “Sand Units”, the contractor shall restrict the quarrying operations to

maximum four villages of the unit at any point of time during subsistence of the

contract. The contractor shall have a right to change the site at any time, during the

subsistence of the contract, on settlement of compensation with the land owners of new

site of the block from where he intend to extract sand but ceiling of maximum four

villages shall be adhered to strictly and such change of site shall be intimated to the

director or any officer authorized by him in this behalf.

The contractor shall not undertake any mining operations in the area granted on mining

contract without obtaining requisite permission from the competent authority as

required for undertaking mining operations under relevant laws.

There are bridges and anicuts exist in the lease area. They provide a way for

transportation of mineral also. Safety zone on upstream side and downstream side been

provided depending upon the length of the bridges/anicuts as a measure of safeguard.

No working will be extended in this zone.

Metaled roads pass through the lease area. A safety zone of 50m on each side of roads is

earmarked. In this zone no activities will be conducted.

A barrirer of 7.5 m width will be left from the lease boundary, if falling in the river bed

Mineral reserves are calculated up to 3m depth from existing river bed:





All reserves are proved reserve. Details are given as below:

For estimation the reserve of sand the following Parameters are considered as follows:

1. The reserves are calculated on the basis of established width, thickness and strike

length/influence of the mineralized formation in the area.

2. The entire reserves of sand up to the depth of 3.0m are calculated for river bed area.

3. The bulk density of sand is considered 2.0

Table 2.3: Total Proved Reserve

Name of Quarries Area in Hectares

Area in Sq. m

Total proved Geological reserve MT=Area x Depth x BD

Mineable reserve @ 75% mineable

Shahbajpur 15.50 155000 930000 697500

Lujota 19.60 196000 1176000 882000

Naulaija 21.67 216700 1300200 975150

Nangal Chaudhary 9.00 90000 540000 405000

Jainpur 3.60 36000 216000 162000

Mosampur 6.10 61000 366000 274500

Biharipur 3.10 31000 186000 139500

Antri 3.60 36000 216000 162000

Nangal Kaliya 77.22 772200 4633200 3474900

Sirohi Bahali 11.75 117500 705000 528750

Nangalpipa 54.56 545600 3273600 2455200

Akbarpur Sirohi 24.60 246000 1476000 1107000

Totaheri 13.00 130000 780000 585000

Dhani Bhathota 58.56 585600 3513600 2635200

Mandi(Shahpur Avval)

7.32 73200 439200 329400

Kojinda 15.36 153600 921600 691200

Patikra 2000 200000 1200000 900000 Total 17 364.54 3645400 21872400 16404300

(Source: Approved Mining Plan & Progressive mine closure Plan)





PROVED RESERVE AS PER UNFC CODE (111)

Total geological reserve= 2,18,72,400 MT

Blocked reserve as per UNFC code (211 & 222)

a. Safety zone for embankment = 99960 Tonne

b. Roads = 507500 Tonne

c. Bridges = 131250 Tonne

d. 25% of total mineable reserve = 5468100 Tonne

e. Total blocked reserve = 6206810 Tonne

Mineable reserve : A – B

2,18,72,400 – 6206810 =1,56,65,590 Tonnes

Targated Production:

16,00,000,MT per Year

2.9 REPLENISHMENT POTENTIAL OF MINERAL

The mineral is a minor mineral i.e. Sand Minor Mineral which replenishable by the natural process

of sedimentation and deposition. The replenishment study has been made to estimate the total

replenishment of the Sand Minor Mineral as follows:

2.9.1 REPLENISHMENT STUDY

Krishnawati river originates from the wast Patan Dokan and Nimkathana hills areas of Siker

district. The highest elevation of the Dokan Protected forest hills is 780 m amsl. This river traverses

NE direction. A masonry dam is constructed near Rajpura Kachreda about 20 km NE of Nimkathana

where water is retained and rest of the excess water is released in the river. This river further

meanders through the country rocks of villages Hasampur, Chajja Ka Nangal, Jhamas, Rampura,

Dilpura and finally enters into Haryana near village Bedanti. It further goes North direction via

villages Nangal Kalia,Akbarpur etc and passes near east end of Narnaul town and finally goes

towards Kanina. The total span of the river is more than 100 kms. The general elevation of the river

bed in the extreme south end of lease area is 330.20m RL and 309m RL in the extreme north end of

lease area.

River sediment is transported based on the strength of the flow that carries it and its own size,

volume, density and shape. Stronger flows will increase the lift and drag on the particle, causing it

to rise, while larger or denser particles will be more likely to fall through the flow.

Rivers and streams carry sediment in their flows. This sediment can be in a variety of locations

within the flow, depending on the balance between the upwards velocity on the particle (drag and

lift forces), and the settling velocity of the particle.





If the upwards velocity is approximately equal to the settling velocity, sediment will be transported

downstream entirely as suspended load. If the upward velocity is much less than the settling

velocity, but still high enough for the sediment to move (see Initiation of motion), it will move along

the bed as bed load by rolling, sliding and satiating (jumping up into the flow, being transported a

short distance then settling again). If the upwards velocity is higher than the settling velocity, the

sediment will be transported high in the flow as wash load.

The study results indicate the average replenishment rate of bed load material:

Replenishment Study

Calculation & Replenishment Capacity

S. No Factors

1 River Krishanwati

2 Gradient of the River 0.82

3 Annual Average

Rainfall

499 mm

2.9.2 SEDIMENT YIELD Dandy & Bolton formula for calculation of sediment yield The Dandy Bolton formula is often used to check whether the sedimentation yield exceeds the

replenishment rate but the whole question is whether there is adequate monitoring of the river

basin, the answer is no as hydrological stations are sparsely spread. The formula uses catchment

area and mean annual runoff as key determinants to give a yield value. It does not differentiate in

basin wide smaller streams and their characteristics.

Sediment Yield versus Drainage Area

Dandy & Bolton studied sedimentation data from about 1500 reservoirs, ponds and sediment

detention basins. In developing their formulas, they used data from about 800 of these reservoirs

with drainage areas greater than or equal to 1 square mile. The smaller watersheds those of

drainage area less than 1 mile square were excluded because of their large variability of sediments

yield, reflecting the diverse effects of soils, local terrain, vegetation, land use and agricultural

practices.

For drainage areas between 1 and 30,000 sqm Dandy & Bolton found that the annual sediment

yield per unit area was inversely related to the 0.16 power of the drainage area:

In which S= sediment yield in tons per square mile per year; SR= Reference sediment yield

corresponding to a 1 sqm drainage area, equal to 1645 tons per year; A= Drainage area in square

miles; & AR= reference drainage area (1 mile square).





Sediment Yield versus Mean Annual Runoff

Dandy and Bolton studied sedimentation data from 505 reservoirs having mean annual runoff data.

Annual sediment yield per unit area was shown to increase sharply as mean annual runoff Q

increased from 0 to 2 in. Thereafter, for mean annual runoff from 2 to 50 in. annual sediment yield

per unit area decreased exponentially.

Dandy and Bolton made a set of equations to express sediment yield in terms of drainage area and

mean annual runoff.

For run off less than 2 inches (Q < 2 in)

S=1280*(Q)0.46*[1.43-0.26 Log(A)]

For run off more than 2 inches (Q > 2 in):

S= 1965*(e-0.055*Q)*[1.43-0.26 Log(A)]

Where: S = Sediment yield (tons/mi2/yr)

Q = Mean Annual runoff (inch)

A = Net drainage area (mi2)

2.9.3 SAND MINOR MINERAL BUDGETING

Determining the Sand Minor Mineral budget for a particular stream reach requires site-specific

topographic, hydrologic and hydraulic information. This information is used to determine the

amount of Sand Minor Mineral that can be removed from the area without causing undue erosion or

degradation, either at the site or at a nearby location, upstream or downstream. In-channel or near-

channel Sand Minor Mineral-and-gravel mining changes the sediment budget, and may result in

substantial changes in the channel hydraulics. These interventions can have variable effects on

aquatic habitat, depending on the magnitude and frequency of the disturbance, mining methods,

particle-size characteristics of the sediment, the characteristics of riparian vegetation, and the

magnitude and frequency of hydrologic events following the disturbance. Temporal and spatial

responses of alluvial river systems are a function of geomorphic thresholds, feedbacks, lags,

upstream or downstream transmission of disturbances, and geologic/physiographic controls.

Minimization of the negative effects of Sand Minor Mineral-and-gravel mining requires a detailed

understanding of the response of the channel to mining disturbances.

Decisions on where to mine, how much and how often require the definition of a reference state,

i.e., a minimally acceptable or agreed-upon physical and biological condition of the channel. Present

understanding of alluvial systems is generally not sufficient to enable the prediction of channel

responses quantitatively and with confidence; therefore, reference states are difficult to determine.

Still, a general knowledge of fluvial processes can provide guidelines to minimize the detrimental

effects of mining. Well-documented cases and related field data are required to properly assess

physical, biological, and economic tradeoffs.





Calculation of Annual Sediment Deposition at the Place of Mining

The Dandy – Bolton Equations were used to calculate annual sediment deposition. These equations

include all types of sediment yield (sheet and rill Erosion, gully Erosion, channel Bed and bank

erosion and mass movement). Annual sediment deposition is accomplished by taking the converted

dimensionless ratio flow-duration curve and multiplying increments/duration of time in days by

the sediment yield associated with that flow. The calculation of catchment area is based on SRTM

data processed using ARCGIS software.





Fig: 2.3 Watershed Map of the Study Area





Table 2.4: Calculation & Replenishment Capacity

Calculation & Replenishment Capacity

S. No Factors Probable Replenishment

1 River Krishnawati

2 Catchment Area 766.25 KM2

3 Gradient of the River 0.82

4 Average Annual Runoff 2 – 50 inch

5 *Sediment yield Formula

For Q < 2 in:

S = 1280 Q0.46 [1.43-0.26 log (A)]

For Q > 2 in:

S = 1965 e -0.055Q [1.43-0.26 log (A)]

Here:

Q (in) = Mean Annual run off = 2 to 50 inch

A (mi2) = Catchment Area= 766.25 km2

Sediment yield S= (51M. tonnes /yr)

S= 1965 e-0.055x27.24[1.43 – 0.26 log (780)]

S = 234581.41 M Tonnes/year

*source:- Calculation of sediment yield by the Dandy-Bolton

formula

Sediment yield= 234581.41

M Tonnes/year

The area 2000 Km2 is representing the catchment area of the Krishnawati River and its tributaries

present in Narnaul Tehsil of Mahendergarh District. Thus, about 234581.41 M. tons/year sediment

will be regenerated every year in the catchment area as replenishment against the mined out

quantities.

2.9.4 Replenishment with Service of Production The maximum annual production is 16, 00,000 MTPA. The amount of sediment regenerated every

year derived hypothetically by Dandy-Bolton’s equation will be around 234581.41 M. tons/year for

the proposed lease area. Therefore, the percentage of replenishment is around 15% every year. The

hypothetical derivation of replenishment data is not supported by any ground evidence as the same

can be derived only after annual study due to inconsistent rains in Haryana. The derived

replenishment data is based on macro-watershed data taken from satellite imagery with sample

ground truthing and annual average rainfall. The data derived is based on SRTM 30 m resolution

processed using ARCGIS software with linear and resolution factors affecting the derivation.





2.10 MINING METHODOLOGY

Mining is proposed up to 3.0m in river bed

River bed mining is for extracting sand from River bed. As per Haryana Minor Mineral Concession

Rules, 2012 extraction is limited to 3.0m depth only in river bed. Lease area allotted is 364.54 ha. In

district Mahendragarh.

Light weight excavators/JCB will be deployed for extraction. Mineral will be removed in 3.0m layer

only forming one bench. This is as per the digging depth of the equipment. Mineral will be loaded in

trucks of 20 tons capacity. There will be no OB or waste generation as the sand is exposed in the

river bed.

Bench will advanced parallel to the banks of the river. Height of bench will be 3.0m. width of the

bench will be around 20.0 m. working will be restricted within the lease area/Khasra as per the

Mining Department. Mining activities will be carried out in a manner so that there is no obstruction

to the movement of water flow, if any, during rainy season. The bench will be in the form of

slice/strips parallel to the banks of the river. Roads in the lease area for the movement of loaded

trippers/trucks will not have slopes more than 1 in 20. However movement of trucks after mineral

loading will be towards both sides through approach roads connecting to tar roads. Every block will

have its own approach roads, well connected to main highways. No processing of mineral will be

done.

The method of mining will be opencast, semi mechanized.

Light weight excavator will be used for loading of minerals in tippers/dumpers,

No OB/waste material will be produced in river bed. No drilling blasting is required as the

mineral is loose oin nature.

Proper benching of 3.0m height will be maintained in river bed.

Roads will pre properly made and sprayed by water for suppression of dust.

Extraction activates will start in the blocks from the upstream side to downstream side. This

will not obstruct the movement of water, if any, during monsoon period in the river course.

2.10.1 Production for the first five years:

In this mining lease area only 261.09 ha out of 364.54 ha area is available for mining. As per Terms

of Reference approved by MoEF the production capacity of Sand mining is 16, 00,000 MTPA.

This is a new lease area allotted to the applicant. Future production programme has been planned

as per the details given below:

Production programme (Plate no. 4)

Lease has been allotted for a period of 9 years only. Lease area consist of 364.54 ha area in 17

villages in a total stretch of 20 km. Out of which about 103.45 ha area is under restricted zone.





About 261.09 ha area is free from restriction and the mining is proposed in this area only. Mining is

proposed in all the revenue villages but applicant can work only four villages at a time.

Daily production proposed= 5715 MT

Production Programme is 286 Trips/Day @ 20 Ton per Trip from River

Working days have been taken as 280 days per annum

Projected production per year= 280x5715= 16,00,000 MT or 0.8 million m3

Table showing Daily, Monthly and Year wise Production from River bed quarries

Table 2.5: Five years proposed production details

S.N. Name

of

quarry

Trips/da

y@20

tons/tri

p

1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year Area

put

to

use

per

year

(ha)

Total

lease

area

53vaila

ble for

mining

(ha)

1 Total

block

286 16,00,000 16,00,000 16,00,000 16,00,000 16,00,000 32 261.09

Name of

Quarries

Trips per day

@ 20

MT/trip

Yearly

production

in tons

Area put to

use per year

(ha)

Total lease

area (ha)

Sub block

Shahbajpur 10 56000 0.94 15.50 1

Lujota 15 84000 2.0 19.60

Naulaija 15 84000 2.0 21.67

Nangal

Chaudhary

8 44000 0.75 9.00

Jainpur 2 11000 0.2 3.60

Mosampur 5 28000 0.5 6.10

Biharipur 3 16800 0.3 3.10 2

Antri 3 16800 0.3 3.60

Nangal Kaliya 55 308400 7.0 77.22

Sirohi Bahali 10 56000 1.00 11.75

Nangalpipa 45 252000 5.0 54.56





Akbarpur

Sirohi

20 112000 1.9 24.60

Totaheri 10 56000 1.0 13.00 3

Dhani

Bhathota

52 291000 5.50 58.56

Mandi

(Shahpur

Avval)

6 33000 0.50 7.32 4

Kojinda 12 67000 1.11 15.36

Patikra 15 84000 2.0 20.00

286 1600000 32 364.54

(Source: Approved Mining Plan & mine closure plan)

Details showing estimation of production of mineral during next 5 year given below:

Table 2.6: Year wise annual Programme of Mining for next 5 Years

Year Production (MT)

Overburden waste

First 16,00,000 Nil

Second 16,00,000 Nil

Third 16,00,000 Nil

Fourth 16,00,000 Nil

Fifth 16,00,000 Nil


It is proposed to work the deposit for winning the sand minor minerals by open cast semi

mechanized method of mining. The mining is proposed by working in different blocks of

Mahendergarh unit-3 by forming proper benches of 3m height. The year wise mine development

has been proposed from top to bottom, so that at the last stage almost complete area will be

worked to recover maximum mineral and the area will be replenished by working in different

blocks.

2.10.2 EXTENT OF MECHANIZATION Mining is proposed up to 3.0m in river bed.

The method of mining proposed is by open cast semi mechanized system of working. No drilling &

blasting is required. Benches of 3m height and around 20 m width have been planned. Mine lease

area will be worked in blocks for ease of operation. Thickness of the bench is limited to 3 m in two





sub benches of 1.5 m each only in river bed and width will be more than the height of the bench.

River bank side will be protected by working in ¾ part of middle of the river. Roads in the lease

area for the movement of loaded trippers/trucks will not have slopes more than 1 in 20. The

required barrier along the Mining lease boundary shall be kept 7.5 m. Mining activity will not be

carried within 45 m from the bridges, roads, ani-cuts and similar permanent structures. No mineral

beneficiation will be carried out at the site.

The following machinery is proposed to be deployed at mines:

S.No Machine Capacity Nos Remark

1. JCB cum loaders 0.9 to 1.2 m3 8 On hire

2. Dumpers 20 tones 50 On hire

3. Water tanker 4000 Liters 4 On hire

4. Light vehicles - 4 On hire

5. Maintenance van - 1 On hire

(Source: Approved Mining Plan & Progressive mine closure Plan)

Figure2.4 Process Flow Chart of River Bed Mining (Source: Approved Mining Plan)

2.11 Transportation

Mineral river sand will be transported by hired trucks. Light weight excavators/JCB will be

deployed for extraction. Mineral will be loaded in trucks of 20 tons capacity. Movement of trucks

after mineral loading will be towards both sides through approach roads connecting to tar roads.

Every block will have its own approach roads, well connected to main highways from where the

mineral is sent to various destinations.

2.12 CONCEPTUAL PLAN

Mine lease area will be worked in blocks for ease of operation. However, as the digging depth will

be restricted to 3 m. this will be further replenished during rainy season. Blocks will be worked





systematically as the width is limited while length is much more. Sequence of working has been

shown on Plate no – 4 to 8. As the lease period is only 9 years, some of the area will be left un-

worked at the end of lease period.

(i) Final slope angle to be adopted: Thickness of the bench is limited to 3.0 m in two sub

benches of 1.5m each only in river bed and width will be more than height of the bench.

River bank side will be protected by working in ¾ part of middle of the river. Bank side

natural slope will not be disturbed. This will prevent collapse of bank and erosion.

However, the height of the bank with respect to river bed is varying from 2-3 m only.

(ii) During plan period working will be carried out in the 4 villages at the time of lease area

simultaneously. Scattered working will ensure safety, remove congestion of vehicle and

will have better control and management.

(iii) Ultimate capacity of Dumps: there will be no OB removal/ generation during the plan

period.

Figure 2.7: Land Use Pattern of Mining Lease area at various phases:

S.No. Particulars Present land use (ha)

At the end of 5th year (ha)

1 Pit area 0.00 160.0

2 Dump area 0.00 0.00 3 Safety

Zone Bridge & anicuts roads, 7.5 m lease boundary, 25% of restricted area of river banks etc

103.45 103.45

4 Infrastructures (Office, Temp. shelter etc)

0.00 0.50*

5 Mineral Storage 0.00 0.00 6 Plantation ( In restricted area) 0.00 30.00*

7 Area available for mining/naturally reclaimed area

261.09 101.09

Total Area 364.54 364.54

Note: * area is under safety zone area so not added separately


Mine Drainage:

Water Table: The ground table is available at a depth of 45-50 m bgl. There will be no discharge of

toxic substance from proposed mining and hence no impact on ground water will take place. The

proposed excavation will reach only up to 3m from the ground level, so it will be much above water





table, hence water table cannot intersected during the mining operations.

2.13 Waste Rock Management:

There is no generation of waste during sand mining.

2.14 USE OF MINERAL Minor mineral Sand Minor Mineral is mainly consumed in construction work in

construction work in infrastructure, housing, road projects and other development projects.

Virtually there is no construction or infrastructure building work is possible without this

minor mineral, hence the same can be assumed as back bone of the infrastructural growth

of India.

2.15 UTILITIES AND SITE FACILITIES

2.15.1 Land

The lease area falls in the Survey of India Toposheet No. H43W4, 54A/1, G43D13. As per Mining

Rules and Regulations there is provision for further renewal of mining lease. As the entire lease

area is barren land of river hence there is no possibility of dislocation of habitation within the lease

area. Hence no Resettlement & Rehabilitation (R & R) is applicable.

2.15.2 Water Requirement

Total water requirement for the mining project is 25 KLD. The water will be required for the

suppression of the dust, plantation & domestic purpose.

Figure2.5 Water Balance

Note: Water requirement and will be supplied from the existing water sources from Hired Tankers.





2.15.3 Man Power

The mining activity in the lease area will involve contractual labor. About 80 persons will be

engaged in extraction of Sand, loading of material into tractor trolleys and tipper trucks.

Proposed annual production: 16, 00,000 TPA. Daily Production: 5715 TPD.

Requirement of Technical, other staff and man power are as follows:

Table 2.8: Employment details

S.No. Category Numbers

1. Manager – 1st class 1

2. Assistant managers 4

3. Supervisory staff 5

4. Skilled personnel 8

5. Semi-skilled personnel 50

6. Un-skilled 12

Total 80

(Source: Mining Plan & Progressive Mine closure Plan)

2.12.4 Power

All the mining activities will be carried out in semi mechanized means. The material will be

excavated and loaded directly into Trucks, Dumpers, Trolleys etc by the diesel run excavators cum

loaders. The mining operation will be done only from sun rise to sun set. So there is no power

requirement for the mining activity except domestic connection for rest shelters.

2.13 Proposed Infrastructure Facilities

The workers are mostly locals living in the close proximity of area and will work in shifts during

day time only thus there is no requirement of major infrastructural facilities at the site. The

following infrastructure facilities will be made available for the workers.

2.13.1 Canteen – cum Rest Shelter

In order to provide the rest shelter for the workers working in the mine and also to provide tea

etc. the arrangement shall be made to install a rest shelter –cum canteen at each quarry and shall

be utilized by the workers. The rest shelter will be for having rest during the lunch hours by the

workers/ labor. The size of rest shelter shall be about 20 x 5 m to accommodate the workers.

2.13.2 First Aid Facility

To provide the first aid for any sort of injuries encountered during the mining operation, one





small first aid room shall be provided at each sub block. First aid kit and sufficient stock of

material/medicines needed for the first aid shall be provided as per requirement. As the mining

engineer/ Manager and mining mates are qualified first aides, they can provide first aid to the

labor on the spot.

2.13.3 Manager’s Office

1 Competent Manager and 4 numbers of assistant managers (at least one each quarry) will be

required to supervise the mining operation. An office for Manager 5 x 3 m shall be provided at

the central location of each quarry. An addition al room for other supervisory staff is also

proposed at each mine.

2.13.4 Crèche

If women workers are employed, arrangement for a small crèche shall be made as per the

requirement.

2.13.5 Latrines & Urinal

Temporary Latrines & Urinal will be provided separately for male & female mine worker as per

Mine rules.



Applicant Name: M/s Om Minerals (Unit III)


CHAPTER-3

DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

3.0 General

The main objectives of describing the environment, which may be potentially affected, are (i) to

assess present environmental quality and the environmental impacts and (ii) to identify

environmentally significant factors that could preclude Mine development. This chapter gives an

idea and description of environmental status of the study area with reference to the prominent

environmental attributes. The study area covers 10 km radius of the mine lease area. Baseline data

has been collected out during the Pre Monsoon Season, 2014 (1st March to 31st May, 2014) and

one additional month of October 2014 (As per the ToR Letter issued by EAC, Mining) by M/s.

Vardan Environlab, Gurgaon {NABL Accredited Lab (Certificate enclosed as Annexure III)} in

accordance with the Guidelines for EIA issued by the Ministry of Environment & Forests, Govt. of

India.

The impact identification always commences with the collection of baseline data such as Ambient

Air Quality, Micro-Meteorology, Ground and Surface Water Quality, Noise levels, Soil Quality, Land

use pattern, Biological Environment and Socio-economic aspects within the study zone of 10 km.

radius.

3.1 Sources of Environmental Data

The baseline information on micro-meteorology, ambient air quality, water quality, noise levels,

soil quality and floristic descriptions are largely drawn from the data generated by M/s Vardan

Envirolab, Gurgaon (NABL Accredited Lab). Long term meteorological data recorded at the nearest

IMD station, Jalore was also collected. Micrometeorological data at site was recorded using

automatic weather station. Apart from these, secondary data have been collected from Census

Handbook, Revenue Records, Statistical Department, Soil Survey and Land use Organization,

District Industries Centre, Forest Department, Central Ground Water Authority, etc. The

generation of primary data as well as collection of secondary data and information from the site

and surroundings was carried out during pre monsoon season i.e. March to May, 2014.

The EAC of MoEF was informed during the ToR presentation on 30.04.14, it was pointed out that

the study was started from 1st March, 2014. Further EAC of MoEF in their minutes of meeting

of 19th meeting accepted the request for collection of base line data pre-monsoon season

i.e. March 2014 to May 2014 and they also recommended to collect baseline data of one

additional post monsoon month i.e. October 2014 (As per the ToR Letter issued by EAC,





Mining, MoEF, and New Delhi.)

3.2 LAND ENVIRONMENT

3.2.1 Land Use Pattern (TOR#8)

Area statistics of land use classes has been generated within 10 km radius of mine lease area

(Buffer zone & Core zone) and given in Table 3.1.

A standard False Colour Composite (FCC) image has also been generated on the same scale (Fig no

3.1 & 3.2).The proposed mine site is located on land with fallow land land-use class.

Table 3.1 Land Use Pattern of the Study Area

LANDUSE AREA (in Hectares) % Area

Forest 1034.1 1.349

Open Scrub 3574.5525 4.66

Vegetation 14087.01389 18.38

Agriculture 35190.36 45.92

Plantation 16138.12617 21.06

Fallow Land 2899.575 3.78

Barren Land 411.2325 0.536

Water Body 621.741333 0.811

Settlement 2668.421115 3.45

Total Area 76625.1225 100

Source: Land use map





Figure 3.1 Land Use Pattern of the Study Area (10 km Radius from the Mine Site)





Figure 3.2 FCC Map of the Study Area (10 km Radius from the Mine Site)





Figure 3.3 Drainage Map of the Study Area





3.3 Topography and Drainage


Krishnawati River is originated from the hillocks of Nimkathana Tehsil Sikar district of

Rajasthan. The general elevation of the Krishnawati river bed in the extreme south end of lease

area is 330.20 m RL and 309 m RL in the extreme north end of lease area. The rivers remained

dry except during rainy days. Physiographicaly the district consists of flat and level plain

interrupted from place to place by cluster of sand dunes, isolated hillock and rocky ridges. A few

isolated rocky ridges elevated sharply from the plain occur in the south central portion of the

district.

The depth to the ground water table in the area is 45-50m below the surface of river bed.

3.4 Seismicity of Area

Many parts of the Indian subcontinent have historically high Seismicity. Seven catastrophic

earthquakes of magnitude greater than 8 (Richter scale) have occurred in the western, northern

and eastern parts of India and adjacent countries in the past 100 years.

By contrast, peninsular India is relatively less seismic, suffered only infrequent earthquakes of

moderate type. The main seismogenic belts are associated with the collision plate boundary

between the Indian and Eurasian plates.

The hazard map shows contours joining locations of equal expected peak accelerations in rock

expressed in percentage. The area is located in moderate seismic risk Zone-III. Seismic Zone

Map of India is shown as Fig 3.4 and mine site fall in low damage zone (MSK VIII) shown in

seismic map of Haryana in Fig 3.5.

District Mahendergarh lies in high damage risk zone with of Zone-III. The area is highly prone to

earthquakes as it is located on relatively geological plains based on evaluation of the available

earthquake zone information.

Zone-III is the moderate seismically active region. This region is liable to MSK-VIII and is

classified as the High Damage Risk Zone.





Figure 3.4 Seismic Map of India

Project Site





Figure 3.5 Earthquake Hazard Map of Haryana

(Source: http://www.ndma.gov.in/en/haryana-sdma-office)





3.4.1 Largest Instrumented Earthquake in Haryana

The following list briefly outlines known earthquakes in this region. General

locations are provided for historical events for which "generalized" epicentral co-

ordinates are available. Some events which were significant for other reasons are

also included.

Major Earthquake in Haryana





3.5 Drought –A Major Problem of Haryana

Haryana state is considered the breadbasket of India, along with the Punjab state. Haryana is

one of the smallest States in India with 4.4 million hectares of land, forming 1.34 percent of the

total geographical area of the country. Nearly 80 percent of the total geographical area of the

State is under cultivation of which about 84 percent is irrigated with cropping intensity of 184

percent The effects of drought (and mitigation of those effects) are therefore of considerable





importance for the state. This article considers the state’s drought “profile” through a study of

six drought years in Haryana.

Haryana has a semiarid climate in the southwest and a Gangetic plain environment in the rest of

the state. About 50% of the state has a moisture deficit. One of the reasons for adverse crop

production in the state during June–September is the early withdrawal or late onset of monsoon

rains, which contribute nearly 80% of the state’s annual rainfall. Out of 12 districts in the state,

4 are drought-prone. The main problems with agricultural drought in this region are erratic

rainfall, poor soil fertility, and limited, poor-quality irrigation water.

3.5.1 Major Drought in Haryana

Droughts of varying intensity, particularly in the western part, are a recurring phenomenon. The

drought was severe in 1979, when a dry spell prevailed for more than 6 weeks (July–August),

followed by a moderate drought in September. It is estimated that nearly 75% of the crops were

damaged, amounting to losses of Rs. 125crores in the Kharif season. In the agro-climatic east

zone, farming uses rainfall supplemented by good-quality canal water and brackish water. In the

agro-climatic west zone, the common practice is rainfed farming with limited canal irrigation,

tubewell irrigation, and irrigation with brackish water. Moisture conservation is a problem and

salt accumulation in the soil is common.

(Source: http://drought.unl.edu/archive/dnn-archive/arch20.pdf)

3.6 AIR ENVIRONMENT

3.6.1 Meteorology at the Project Site

Meteorological station was set-up at site to record surface meteorological parameter during

study period; Pre Monsoon Season, 2014 and October, 2014. Meteorology data Attached as

Annexure IV. The nearest IMD station is taken at Narnaul.

3.6.2 Meterological Data Recorded At Mine Site

A temporary Weather Monitoring Station has been installed at the site and temperature, relative

humidity, wind direction, wind speed, and rainfall were recorded for post monsoon season.

Climatology during study period (Pre-Monsoon Season +October, 2014)

Maximum Temperature : 410C (May)

Minimum Temperature : 150C (March)

Average Annual Rainfall of the area : 499 mm





Table 3.2 Meteorological Condition of the Study Area

S. NO TEMPERATURE0

C

RELATIVE

HUMIDITY %

WIND SPEED

KM/HR

RAINFALL

MM

Max Min Max Min Max Min mm

March, 2014 28 15 68 15 7 4 00

April, 2014 39 29 54 10 7 3 00

May, 2014 41 35 35 14 8.2 5 00

October, 2014 36 20 44 16 6 2 00

Source: Micrometeorology at site

3.6.3 Climate

The district has a hot summer, scanty rainfall, a chilly winter season and a general dryness of

the air, except in the brief monsoon season. From March temperature begins to increase May

and June are the hottest months, when the mean daily maximum temperature is about 410C.

And the mean daily minimum temperature is about 270C. While days are a little hotter in May

than in June, nights are warmer in June than in May. From April onwards hot scorching and dust

laden winds blow and these add to discomfort. Maximum temperature may often go above 460C.

Temperature may exceed 480C.

3.6.4 Rainfall

The normal annual rainfall in the district is 499 mm. The rainfall in the district is received

during the south-west monsoon months, July to September. July and August are rainiest months.

About 70 to 80 percent of the total annual rain falls received during the monsoon period.

3.6.5 Wind Speed / Wind Rose Diagram

Wind speed and wind direction data recorded during the study period is useful in identifying

the influence of meteorology on the air quality of the area. Based on the collected

meteorological data, relative percentage frequencies of different wind directions are

calculated and plotted as wind roses of Sixteen directions viz., N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE,

SSE, S, SSW, SW,WSW,W,WNW,NW and NNW for eight hourly and twenty four hour duration

respectively. Maximum and minimum temperatures including percentage relative humidity

were recorded simultaneously.





The observed wind pattern during the study period is described below and is plotted for the

study period. The predominant over all wind patterns for the study period is blowing from

South to North direction. Wind speed during this period varies from 2 km/hr to 8.2km/hr. The

meteorological condition of the study area has been tabulated in Table 3.4. The Wind rose

diagram has been shown in Fig 3.6. The temperature profile of the study area has been shown

in Fig 3.7.

Figure 3.6 Wind Rose Diagram of Study Area

3.7 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY

3.7.1 Ambient Air Environment

The ambient air quality with respect to the study area of 10 km radius around the lease area

forms the baseline information. The various sources of air pollution in the region are dust rising

from unpaved roads, domestic fuel burning, vehicular traffic, agricultural activities, other

industries, etc. The prime objective of baseline air quality monitoring is to assess existing air

quality of the area. This will also be useful in assessing the conformity to standards of the

ambient air quality during the operations.

3.7.2 Selection of Sampling Station





Ambient air monitoring at 15 locations was carried out on during March to May 2014 (Pre

Monsoon Season) and October 2014 (Post Monsoon Season) in the study area to assess the

ambient air quality at the source. Major air pollutants viz, Particulate Matter (PM10), Sulphur

Dioxide (SO2), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), representing the basic air quality in the region were

identified for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring (AAQM). Ambient Air Quality results attached as

Annexure-V.

The details of locations of air sampling site are shown in Table 3.5 and Fig 3.8 and Fig 3.9.





Table 3.3 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Sampling Stations

Station Sampling

Location

Coordinates Aerial

distance (km)

and direction

from Mine

Site

Sampling Criterion

Lat Long

AAQM1 Near Akbarpur Sirohi (Mine Site 1)

27°56'41.165"N 76°8'7.555"E

1.3 km, E Near Mine Site

AAQM2 Faizalipur 28°2'55.578"N 76°8'48.327"E

0.5 km, N Village in 500 m in downwind direction

AAQM3 Nangal Chaudhari

27°53'35.945"N 76°6'57.224"E 0.6 km, E Village near to Mine Site in

crosswind direction AAQM4 Mothoka

27°49'13.632"N 76°4'57.79"E 4.2 km, S Near Baneti Protected

Forest (Sensitive Receptor) AAQM5 Thana

28°3'34.039"N 76°2'22.638"E 9.5 km, W Near Rasulpur Reserved

Forest (Sensitive Receptor) AAQM6 Mohanpur

27°54'0.057"N 76°7'12.401"E 1.0 km, E Near to Core Zone within 1

km AAQM7 Dilpura

27°50'11.507"N 76°3'28.845"E

4.0 km, S Near Balupura Protected Forest & in upwind direction(Sensitive

Receptor) AAQM8 Gohana 28°0'31.023"N 76°10'40.229"E 4.5 km, E Near Interstate Boundary

AAQM9 Narnaul 28°3'34.202"N 76°6'27.676"E

2.7 km, W Nearest densely Populated area

AAQM10 Amarpur Jorasi

28°0'52.825"N 76°3'38.819"E 6.5 km, W Near State Highway -17

AAQM11 Batho ki Dhani

27°59'18.995"N 76°8'3.824"E 0.5 km, E Village in downwind

direction within 500 m AAQM12 Untoll 27°55'17.298"N 76°10'37.703"E 6.0 km, W Near Inter State Boundary

AAQM13 Faizabad 28°7'15.968"N 76°7'15.253"E 8.0 km, N Near SH-17

AAQM14 Mirpur 28°4'22.903"N 76°8'39.166"E 2.4 km, N Near SH-26

AAQM15 Shahbazpur 27°52'38.986"N 76°5'10.52"E

1 km, W Near Mine Site in crosswind direction

Source: Field Visit & SOI Toposheet

3.7.3 Parameters Monitored

Ambient air monitoring at 15 locations was carried out on during March to May 2014 (Pre

Monsoon Season) and October 2014 (Post Monsoon Season) in the study area to assess the

ambient air quality at the source. Major air pollutants viz, Particulate Matter (PM10), Sulphur





Dioxide (SO2), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), representing the basic air quality in the region were

identified for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring (AAQM).

The details of locations of air sampling site are shown in Table 3.6 and Fig 3.8 and Fig 3.9

3.7.4 Sampling & Analytical Techniques and Instruments Used for Sampling

The various instruments used and technique adopted for sampling is given in table below:

Table 3.4: Techniques Used for Determining Various Air Quality Parameters

Parameters Testing Procedure

PM 10 Gravimetric Method by using Repairable particulate matter sampler “Repairable

Dust Sampler” (RDS)

NO2 Absorption in diluted NaOH and then estimated calorimetrically with

sulphanilamide and N (I-Nepthyle) Ethylene diamine Dihydrochloride and

Hydrogen Peroxide (IS: 5182 1975, Part-VI).

SO2 Absorption in Sodium Tetra Chloromercurate followed by Colorimetric estimation

using P-Rosaniline hydrochloride and Formaldehyde (IS: 5182 Part – II, 2001).





Figure 3.7: Key plan of Air Monitoring Stations





Table 3.5 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Results (March to May, 2014)

Station Sampling Location SO2 NO2 PM10 Free Silica Ca Mg Ni Pb

Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min

Core Zone

A1 Near Akbarpur Sirohi(Mine Site 1)

19.0 12.3 28.7 21.8 80.5 71.2 3.5 2.0 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.3 1.17 0.50 0.08 <0.02

A2 Faizalpur(Mine Site 2) 18.2 12.3 27.8 22.1 84.2 70.5 3.5 2.1 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.3 1.2 <0.5 0.08 <0.02

A3 Nangal Chaudhari(Mine Site 3)

16.7 10.4 27.0 19.5 83.5 72.1 3.3 2.4 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.3 1.20 <0.5 0.08 <0.02

A4 Mothoka 17.0 10.4 26.5 20.2 83.8 71.7 3.5 2.3 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.3 1.18 <0.5 0.08 <0.02

A5 Thana 16.7 11.8 25.9 20.2 83.9 70.0 3.4 2.0 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.3 1.20 <0.5 0.08 <0.02

A6 Mohanpur 16.7 11.8 26.5 21.3 84.9 72.5 3.5 2.3 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.3 1.19 <0.5 0.08 <0.02

A7 Dilpura 19.0 12.3 27.8 22.1 82.5 61.8 3.5 2.0 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.3 1.20 <0.5 0.08 <0.02

A8 Gohana 17.1 12.3 27.7 19.9 82.6 60.5 3.5 2.1 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.3 1.20 <0.5 0.08 <0.02

A9 Narnaul 16.7 10.4 27.0 19.5 83.5 72.1 3.3 2.3 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.3 1.20 <0.5 0.08 <0.02

A10 Amarpur Jorasi 17.0 10.5 26.4 20.2 83.8 61.2 3.5 2.4 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.3 1.20 <0.5 0.08 <0.02

A11 Batho ki Dhani 16.7 12.8 25.9 20.2 83.9 56.8 3.3 2.0 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.3 1.20 <0.5 0.08 <0.02

A12 Untoll 15.0 11.8 27.8 21.9 83.9 60.2 3.3 2.3 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.3 1.18 <0.5 0.08 <0.02

A13 Faizabad 18.2 12.3 27.7 22.1 82.8 58.8 3.5 2.1 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.3 1.20 <0.5 0.08 <0.02

A14 Mirpur 16.3 11.8 26.5 21.3 84.5 62.8 3.3 2.3 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.3 1.19 <0.5 0.08 <0.02

A15 Shahbazpur 15.0 11.8 26.5 21.3 83.8 60.8 3.3 2.3 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.3 1.18 <0.5 0.08 <0.02

Source: AAQ Monitoring Results, March to May, 2014





3.7.5 Results

Ambient Air Quality Monitoring (March to May, 2014) reveals that the minimum & maximum

concentrations of PM10 for all the 15 AAQM stations were found to be 56.8 g/m3 and 84.9 g/m3

respectively.

As far as the gaseous pollutants SO2 and NO2 are concerned, the prescribed CPCB limit of 80

g/m3 for residential and rural areas has never surpassed at any station. The maximum &

minimum concentrations of SO2 were found to be 19.0 g/m3 & 10.4 g/m3 respectively. The

maximum & minimum concentrations of NO2 were found to be 28.7 g/m3 & 19.5 g/m3

respectively.

Figure 3.8 (A) SO2 Concentration

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

SO2 Concentration during March to May 2014

Min

Max

95% Percentile

NAAQ Standard





Figure 3.8 (B) NO2 Concentration

Figure 3.8 (C) PM10 Concentration

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

NO2 Concentration during March to May 2014

Min

Max

95% Percentile

NAAQ Standard

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

PM10 Concentration during March to May 2014

Min

Max

95% Percentile

NAAQ Standard





Table 3.6 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Results from October 2014

Station Sampling Location SO2 NO2 PM10 Free Silica Ca Mg Ni Pb

Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min

Core Zone

A1 Akbarpur Sirohi 16.8 12.4 28.9 24.8 84.5 55.8 3.4 2.3 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.3 1.2 <0.5 0.08 <0.02

A2 Faizalpur 16.6 10.2 28.8 22.8 89.8 60.6 3.5 2.0 2.0 0.9 1.2 0.5 1.2 <0.5 0.08 <0.02

A3 Nangal Chaudhari 18.0 12.6 29.6 22.9 85.4 60.8 3.5 2.4 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.4 1.2 0.5 0.06 <0.02

A4 Mothoka 18.0 13.0 28.6 21.9 84.2 60.6 3.5 2.5 2.0 0.8 1.0 0.5 1.2 <0.5 0.07 <0.02

A5 Thana 16.7 9.1 26.6 22.1 80.1 53.3 3.3 2.3 2.0 1.4 1.2 0.3 1.15 <0.5 0.08 <0.02

A6 Mohanpur 16.4 12.3 26.0 22.2 89.8 61.2 3.0 2.6 2.0 1.0 1.2 0.5 1.18 <0.5 0.08 <0.02

A7 Dilpura 16.8 12.4 28.9 22.9 75.4 60.9 3.4 2.3 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.3 1.20 <0.5 0.08 <0.02

A8 Gohana 16.4 12.6 28.8 22.8 89.8 60.6 3.5 2.0 2.0 0.9 1.2 0.5 1.20 <0.5 0.08 <0.02

A9 Narnaul 18.0 12.6 29.6 22.9 85.4 60.8 3.5 2.4 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.4 1.20 <0.58 0.06 <0.02

A10 Amarpur Jorasi 18.0 13.0 28.3 22.2 80.2 54.3 3.5 2.5 2.0 0.8 1.2

0.5 1.20 <0.5 0.07 <0.02

A11 Batho ki Dhani 16.1 9.2 26.6 22.1 80.1 53.3 3.3 2.3 2.0 1.4 1.2 0.3 1.15 <0.5 0.08 <0.02

A12 Untoll 16.5 11.4 25.8 21.7 89.8 63.9 3.3 2.6 2.0 1.0 1.2 0.5 1.18 <0.5 0.08 <0.02

A13 Faizabad 18.2 12.8 26.5 23.0 84.2 60.6 3.5 2.5 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.5 1.20 <0.5 0.06 <0.02

A14 Mirpur 16.6 11.5 27.8 21.9 75.4 60.6 3.5 2.0 2.0 0.9 1.2 0.5 1.20 <0.5 0.08 <0.02

A15 Shahbazpur 18.0 12.6 27.8 22.8 85.4 60.8 3.5 2.4 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.4 1.20 0.55 0.06 <0.02

Source: Air Monitoring Results, October 2014





3.7.6 Results

Ambient Air Quality Monitoring reveals that the minimum & maximum concentrations of PM10 for

all the 15 AAQM stations during the month of October 2014 were found to be 53.3 g/m3 and

89.8 g/m3 respectively

As far as the gaseous pollutants SO2 and NO2 are concerned, the prescribed CPCB limit of 80

g/m3 for residential and rural areas has never surpassed at any station. The maximum &

minimum concentrations of SO2 were found to be 18.2 g/m3 & 9.1 g/m3 respectively. The

maximum & minimum concentrations of NO2 were found to be 29.6 g/m3 & 21.7 g/m3

respectively.





Figure 3.9 (A): SO2 Concentration

Figure 3.9 (B) NO2 Concentration

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

SO2 Concentration during October 2014

Min

Max

95% Percentile

NAAQ Standard

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

NO2 Concentration during October 2014

Min

Max

95% Percentile

NAAQ Standard





Figure 3.9 (C ) PM10 Concentration

3.8 NOISE ENVIRONMENT

Noise often defined as unwanted sound, interferes with speech communication, causes

annoyance, distracts from work, disturb sleep, thus deteriorating quality of human environment.

The physical description of sound concerns its loudness as a function of frequency. Noise in

general is sound, which is composed of many frequency components of various loudness

distributed over the audible frequency range. Various noise scales have been introduced to

describe, in a single number, the response of an average human being to a complex sound made

up various frequencies at different loudness levels. The most common and heavily favored of

those scales is the A weighted decibel (dBA). This is more suitable for audible range of 20 to

20,000 Hertz. The scale has been designed to weigh various components of noise according to the

response of a human ear.

The impact of noise sources on surrounding community depends on:

Characteristics of noise sources (instantaneous, intermittent or continuous in nature). It is

well known that steady is noise not as annoying as annoying as one that is continuously

varying in loudness.

The time, at which noise occurs, for example loud noise levels at night in residential areas

are not acceptable because of sleep disturbance.

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

PM10 Concentration during October 2014

Min

Max

95% Percentile

NAAQ Standard





The location of the noise source, with respect to noise sensitive area, this determines the

loudness and period of noise exposure.

The environmental impact of noise can have several effects varying from Noise Induced Hearing

Loss (NIHL) to annoyance on loudness of Noise levels.

The main objective of the noise level monitoring is to assess the background noise levels in

different zones viz., industrial, commercial, residential and silence zones within the study area.

Noise levels were measured in residential areas, bus stands and other settlements located within

10 km radius around the site.

3.8.1 Noise Analysis within the Study Area

The noise analysis within the study area was recorded using 4012 Maxtech sound level meter.

The analysis reveals that the noise’s well within the permissible range. The locations of Noise

level monitoring is presented in Table 3.7 and Fig 3.14

Table 3.7: Noise Monitoring Sampling Stations

Station Sampling Location Coordinates Aerial distance km.

and direction from

Mine Site

Lat Long

N1 Akbarpur Sirohi 27°56'41.165"N 76°8'7.555"E 1.3 km, E

N2 Faizalpur 28°2'55.578"N 76°8'48.327"E 0.5 km, N

N3 Nangal Chaudhari 27°53'35.945"N 76°6'57.224"E 0.6 km, E

N4 Mothoka 27°49'13.632"N 76°4'57.79"E 4.2 km, S

N5 Thana 28°3'34.039"N 76°2'22.638"E 9.5 km, W

N6 Mohanpur 27°54'0.057"N 76°7'12.401"E 1.0 km, E

N7 Dilpura 27°50'11.507"N 76°3'28.845"E 4.0 km, S

N8 Gohana 28°0'31.023"N 76°10'40.229"E 4.5 km, E

N9 Narnaul 28°3'34.202"N 76°6'27.676"E 2.7 km, W

N10 Amarpur Jorasi 28°0'52.825"N 76°3'38.819"E 6.5 km, W

N11 Batho ki Dhani 27°59'18.995"N 76°8'3.824"E 0.5 km, E

N12 Untoll 27°55'17.298"N 76°10'37.703"E 6.0 km, W

N13 Faizabad 28°7'15.968"N 76°7'15.253"E 8.0 km, N

N14 Mirpur 28°4'22.903"N 76°8'39.166"E 2.4 km, N

N15 Shahbazpur 27°52'38.986"N 76°5'10.52"E 1 km, W

Source: SOI Toposheet & Field Visit





Figure 3.9: Key plan of Noise Monitoring Stations





Table 3.8: Noise Monitoring Result from March to May 2014(Pre Monsoon periods)

S. No LOCATIONS AVERAGE DAY TIME NOISE LEVEL Leq. dB (A)

AVERAGE NIGHT TIME NOISE LEVEL Leq. dB (A)

Day Time

(6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.)

Night Time

(10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.)

N1 Akbarpur Sirohi 52.10 42.20

N2 Faizalpur 54.60 44.30

N3 Nangal Chaudhari 55.23 43.65

N4 Mothoka 54.30 43.10

N5 Thana 55.89 44.54

N6 Mohanpur 54.20 43.50

N7 Dilpura 51.20 43.40

N8 Gohana 53.40 43.10

N9 Narnaul 54.55 44.68

N10 Amarpur Jorasi 53.80 43.10

N11 Batho ki Dhani 54.00 42.10

N12 Untoll 53.50 42.60

N13 Faizabad 52.20 42.30

N14 Mirpur 53.10 43.50

N15 Shahbazpur 52.50 42.50

Source: Noise Monitoring Results (March to May), 2014 Table 3.9: CPCB Noise Standards

Category of Zones Leq in dB(A)

Day Night

Industrial 75 70

Commercial 65 55

Residential 55 45

Silence Zone 50 40

1. Day Time is from 6.00 AM to 10.00 PM.

2: Night Time is reckoned between 10.00 PM to 6.00 AM

3. Silence Zone is defined as an area up to 100m around premises of Hospitals, Educational

Institutions and Courts. Use of vehicle horn, loudspeaker and bursting of crackers is

banned in these zones.

Note: Mixed categories of areas be declared as one of the four above mentioned categories by

the competent Authority and the corresponding standards shall apply.





3.8.2 RESULT

Ambient noise levels were measured at 15 locations around the proposed project site. A noise

level varies from 51.20 to 44.68 Leq dB during day time and during night time. Maximum &

minimum noise levels recorded during the day time were from 55.89 Leq dB and 51.20Leq dB

respectively and maximum & minimum level of noise during night time were 44.68 Leq dB and

42.10 Leq dB respectively. Thus noise levels at all locations were observed to be within the

prescribed limits. Noise Quality data attached as Annexure VI.

From the above study and discussions it can be concluded that noise levels in the study area are

well within the prescribed limits as prescribed by the CPCB and State Pollution Control Board.

Table 3.10: Noise Monitoring Result from October 2014(Post Monsoon periods)

S. No LOCATIONS

NOISE LEVEL Leq. dB (A)

Day Time

(6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.)

Night Time

(10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.)

N1 Akbarpur Sirohi 51.12 41.34

N2 Faizalpur 52.56 42.41

N3 Nangal Chaudhari 51.25 41.85

N4 Mothoka 50.85 42.54

N5 Thana 51.65 42.45

N6 Mohanpur 50.72 41.58

N7 Dilpura 52.16 42.24 N8 Gohana 51.66 41.41 N9 Narnaul 55.10 44.28

N10 Amarpur Jorasi 50.85 42.54 N11 Batho ki Dhani 50.15 40.25 N12 Untoll 50.72 41.58 N13 Faizabad 53.10 43.30 N14 Mirpur 52.25 44.15 N15 Shahbazpur 52.30 42.10

Source: Noise Monitoring Results, October, 2014

3.8.3 RESULT OF NOISE MONITORING

Ambient noise levels were measured at 15 locations around the proposed project site. A noise

level varies from 50.15 to 44.28 Leq dB during day time and during night time. Maximum &

minimum noise levels recorded during the day time were from 55.10 Leq dB and 50.15 Leq dB

respectively and maximum & minimum level of noise during night time were 44.28 Leq dB and

40.25 Leq dB respectively. Thus noise levels at all locations were observed to be within the

prescribed limits. Noise Quality data attached as Annexure VI.





From the above study and discussions it can be concluded that noise levels in the study area are

well within the prescribed limits as prescribed by the CPCB and State Pollution Control Board.

3.9 Water Environment

3.9.1 Surface Water


Krishnawati River is originated from the hillocks of Nimkathana Tehsil Sikar district of Rajasthan.

Dohan is originated from the Wast Dokan protected forest area where as the Donger Nala is

originated from the Khetri and Bansiyal protected forest area. Both these nalas merge near the

Beharipur village and after that it is called Chandrawati River. The general elevation of the

Krishnawati river bed in the extreme south end of lease area is 330.20 m RL and 309 m RL in the

extreme north end of lease area. The rivers remained dry except during rainy days.

The lease area is river bed of Krishnawati. The lease area does not have any water body. These

are dry nalas in which water flows during rains for a short duration, otherwise they remain dry

for the rest of the months. The rain water from these nalas drains towards Narnaul and

Mahendergarh.

3.9.2 Ground Water

In Mahendragarh district, ground water occurs in mainly four hydro geological formations. These

hydro geological formations are alluvium, sandstone, shale and limestone.

Include an assessment of the impacts in the affected zone of mining activities on ground water,

the impact on boreholes and the impact on ground and surface water users. The water table

arises in monsoon as water flows in the river. The water level decreased towards outlet side.

The mining will not intersect ground water table (aquifer) thus avoiding a major impact on

water regime.

The samples were collected & tested from 15 locations representing the study area. The quality of

ground water was studied by collecting water samples from open dug wells, tube wells & hand

pumps. The details of water sampling sites are shown in Table 3.16 and Fig 3.20 Fig 3.21. Water

quality data attached as Annexure-VII

Table 3.11: Water Sampling Stations

Station Sampling

Location

Coordinates Aerial distance (km)

& direction from

Mine Site

Lat Long

W1 Akbarpur

Sirohi 27°56'41.165"N 76°8'7.555"E

1.3 km, E

W2 Faizalpur 28°2'55.578"N 76°8'48.327"E 0.5 km, N





W3 Nangal

Chaudhari 27°53'35.945"N 76°6'57.224"E

0.6 km, E

W4 Mothoka 27°49'13.632"N 76°4'57.79"E 4.2 km, S

W5 Thana 28°3'34.039"N 76°2'22.638"E 9.5 km, W

W6 Mohanpur 27°54'0.057"N 76°7'12.401"E 1.0 km, E

W7 Dilpura 27°50'11.507"N 76°3'28.845"E 4.0 km, S

W8 Gohana 28°0'31.023"N 76°10'40.229"E 4.5 km, E

W9 Narnaul 28°3'34.202"N 76°6'27.676"E 2.7 km, W

W10 Amarpur

Jorasi 28°0'52.825"N 76°3'38.819"E

6.5 km, W

W11 Batho ki

Dhani 27°59'18.995"N 76°8'3.824"E

0.5 km, E

W12 Untoll 27°55'17.298"N 76°10'37.703"E 6.0 km, W

W13 Faizabad 28°7'15.968"N 76°7'15.253"E 8.0 km, N

W14 Mirpur 28°4'22.903"N 76°8'39.166"E 2.4 km, N

W15 Shahbazpur 27°52'38.986"N 76°5'10.52"E 1 km, W

Source: SOI Toposheet & Field Visit





Figure 3.10: Key Plan of Water Sampling Stations





Table 3.12: Water Analysis Result from March to May 2014

S. No.

Parameter

Akbarpur Sirohi

Faizalpur

Nangal Chaudhari

Mothaka

Thana

Mohanpur

Dilpura

Gohana

Narnaul

Amarpur Jorasi

Batho ki Dhani

Untoll

Faizabad

Mirpur

shahbazpur

Desirable Limit

Permissible Limit

1. pH (at 25 0C)

7.54 7.82 7.85 7.78 7.56 7.65 7.66 7.88 7.82 7.75 7.58 7.54 7.60 7.70 7.52 6.5 to 8.5

No Relaxati

on 2. Colour

(Hazen

Unit)

5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5 15

3. Turbidity

(NTU)

2.6 2.8 2.8 2.1 2.0 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.2 2.1 2.3 2.6 2.0 2.0 2.0 1 5

4. Odour Agreeable

Agreeable

Agreeable

Agreeable

Agreeable

Agreeable

Agreeable

Agreeable

Agreeable

Agreeable

Agreeable

Agreeable

Agreeable

Agreeable

Agreeable Agreeable

Agreeable

5. Taste Agreeable

Agreeable

Agreeable

Agreeable

Agreeable

Agreeable

Agreeable

Agreeable

Agreeable

Agreeable

Agreeable

Agreeable

Agreeable

Agreeable

Agreeable Agreeable

Agreeable

6. Chloride as

Cl (mg/l)

92.64 80.81 84.75 90.64 138.61 86.72 78.81 80.81 84.75 82.56 92.64 92.64 83.62 134.61

134.21 250 1000

7. Total

Hardness

as CaCO3

(mg/l)

159.80 166.84 135.80 182.36 298.52 128.00 158.84

161.64

130.80

178.36

180.36

159.80

129.10

292.52

286.52 200 600

8. Calcium as

Ca (mg/l)

35.77 32.66 29.55 37.32 58.20 31.10 31.66 30.92 27.55 35.32 35.32 35.77 32.50 56.20 56.20 75 200

9. Sulphate as

SO4

(mg/l)

26.60 28.50 25.80 25.20 48.20 22.65 26.50 29.30 24.50 23.20 27.10 26.60 23.44 50.20 49.20 200 400

10. Total

Dissolved

Solids

(mg/l)

465.40 412.10 412.50 440.20 380.50 390.40 408.10

398.10

402.10

424.20

410.50

465.40

380.10

390.50

370.50 500 2000





11. Alkalinity

as CaCO3,

(mg/l)

304.00

284.00 288.00 300.00 520.10 300.00 278.00

281.00

279.00

290.00

305.10

304.00

290.00

500.10

480.10 200 600

12. Iron as Fe

(mg/l)

0.18 0.20 0.24 0.24 0.20 0.24 0.21 0.21 0.23 0.22 0.24 0.18 0.24 0.20 0.25 0.3 No relaxati

on 13. Fluoride as

F (mg/l)

0.44 0.36 0.30 0.44 0.35 0.32 0.33 0.33 0.37 0.41 0.44 0.44 0.35 0.38 0.30 1.0 1.5

14. Magnesium

as Mg

(mg/l)

16.97 20.74 15.09 21.69 37.25 12.26 19.40 20.53 15.08 21.92 22.41 17.14 11.66 37.00 35.55 30 100

15

.

Boron

(mg/l)

<0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 0.5 1

16. Chromium

as Cr

(mg/l)

<0.01

<0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.05 No Relaxation

17. Copper as

Cu (mg/l)

<0.02

<0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 0.05 1.5

18. Manganese

as Mn

(mg/l)

<0.02

<0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 0.1 0.3

19. Nitrate as

NO3

(mg/l)

1.20 0.48 0.45 0.52 0.40 0.50 0.48 0.46 0.48 0.51 0.55 1.20 0.50 0.44 0.42 45 No Relaxati

on

20. Cadmium

as Cd

(mg/l)

<0.003

<0.003 <0.003 <0.003

<0.003

<0.003 <0.003

<0.003

<0.003

<0.003

<0.003

<0.003

<0.003

<0.003

<0.003 0.003 No Relaxati

on

21. Lead as Pb

(mg/l)

<0.01

<0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.01 No Relaxati

on 22. Arsenic as

As (mg/l)

<0.01

<0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.01 No Relaxati

on 23. Mercury as

Hg (mg/l)

<0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 0.001 No Relaxati





Source: Water Monitoring Results, March to May, 2014

on 24. Selenium

as Se

(mg/l)

<0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.01 No Relaxati

on

25. Aluminium

as Al (mg/l)

<0.02

<0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 0.03 0.2

26. Zinc as Zn

(mg/l)

<0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 5 15

27. Residual

free

Chlorine

(mg/l)

<0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 0.2 1

28. Anionic

Detergents

as MBAS

(mg/l)

<0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 0.2 1.0

29

.

Cyanide as

CN (mg/l)

<0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 0.05 No Relaxati

on 30

.

Phenolic

Compounds

(mg/l)

<0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

<0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

<0.001 0.001 0.002

31. Total

Coliform

(MPN/100

ml)

<2/100ml

<2/100ml

<2/100ml

<2/100ml

<2/100ml

<2/100ml

<2/100ml

<2/100ml

<2/100ml

<2/100ml

<2/100ml

<2/100ml

<2/100ml

<2/100ml

<2/100ml - 10.00

32. E. Coli

(CFU/100m

l)

Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent

Absent





3.9.3Result

Analysis results of ground water reveal the following;

pH varies from to 7.52 to 7.88

Total Hardness varies from 128.0 to 298.52 mg/l

Total Dissolved Solids varies from 370.50 to 465.40 mg/l

A review of the above chemical analysis reveals that there is some variation in chemical

composition of water tapped from different open wells, tube wells and Hand pumps but the

ground water from all sources remains suitable for drinking purposes as all the constituents are

within the limits prescribed for drinking water standards promulgated by Indian Standards (IS:

10500).





Table 3.13: Water Analysis Result from October 2014

S. No.

Parameter Akbarpur Sirohi

Faizalpur

Nangal Chaudhari

Mothaka

Thana

Mohanpur

Dilpura

Gohana

Narnaul

Amarpur Jorasi

Batho ki Dhani

Untoll

Faizabad

Mirpur

Shahbazpur

Desirable Limit

Permissible Limit

1. pH (at 25 0C) 7.78

7.85 7.82 7.86 7.67 7.60 7.62 7.92 7.75 7.80 7.58 7.50 7.54 7.60 7.55 6.5 to 8.5

No Relaxati

on 2. Colour

(Hazen Unit)

5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 <5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5 15

3. Turbidity

(NTU)

2.5 2.6 2.4 2.4 <1.0 2.5 2.2 2.2 2.3 2.1 2.1 2.2 2.0 2.0 2.0 1 5

4. Odour Agreeable

Agreeable

Agreeable

Agreeable

Agreeable

Agreeable

Agreeable

Agreeable

Agreeable

Agreeable

Agreeable

Agreeable

Agreeable

Agreeable

Agreeable Agreeable

Agreeable

5. Taste Agreeable

Agreeable

Agreeable

Agreeable

Agreeable

Agreeable

Agreeable

Agreeable

Agreeable

Agreeable

Agreeable

Agreeable

Agreeable

Agreeable

Agreeable Agreeable

Agreeable

6. Chloride as

Cl (mg/l)

126.50

84.65 135.50 93.45 218.50 97.19 81.56 86.86 88.15 84.65 96.48 94.52 87.55 140.05

136.36 250 1000

7. Total

Hardness as

CaCO3 (mg/l)

218.50

228.50 295.40 192.50 305.40 112.60 166.14

168.22

135.80

181.16

184.92

163.20

134.30

300.52

290.90 200 600

8. Calcium as

Ca (mg/l)

48.50 56.50 65.40 39.60 92.70 28.70 34.24 34.46 30.80 36.34 38.32 38.12 36.80 60.20 62.10 75 200

9. Sulphate as

SO4 (mg/l)

28.50 29.50 28.40 28.20 92.50 28.80 29.90 32.60 27.70 25.50 29.70 30.10 26.52 50.20 52.20 200 400

10. Total

Dissolved

Solids

(mg/l)

480.00

420.70 415.20 450.20 795.40 380.60 418.40

414.20

406.10

430.20

420.80

470.40

392.20

405.50

381.10 500 2000

11. Alkalinity as

CaCO3,

(mg/l)

308.0 284.00 294.00 304.00 444.00 312.00 284.00

286.00

285.00

296.00

312.10

310.00

296.00

300.10

490.10 600





12. Iron as Fe

(mg/l)

0.22 0.20 0.26 0.26 0.30 0.22 0.21 0.23 0.23 0.22 0.27 0.26 0.24 0.20 0.28 No relaxati

on 13. Fluoride as F

(mg/l)

0.65 0.36 0.50 0.46 0.90 0.38 0.38 0.40 0.35 0.40 0.51 0.48 0.37 0.38 0.39 1.5

14. Magnesium

as Mg (mg/l)

23.69 21.27 32.13 22.76 56.20 9.96 19.61 19.98 14.32 21.98 21.70 16.54 10.32 36.53 33.04 100

15

.

Boron

(mg/l)

<0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 0.5 1

16. Chromium

as Cr (mg/l)

<0.01

<0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.05 No Relaxation

17. Copper as Cu

(mg/l)

<0.02

<0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 0.05 1.5

18. Manganese

as Mn (mg/l)

<0.02

<0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 0.1 0.3

19. Nitrate as

NO3 (mg/l)

1.25

0.56 1.50 0.65 3.50 0.45 0.48 0.51 0.56 0.51 0.57 1.20 0.52 0.44 0.40 45 No Relaxati

on

20. Cadmium

as Cd

(mg/l)

<0.003

<0.003 <0.003 <0.003

<0.003

<0.003 <0.003

<0.003

<0.003

<0.003

<0.003

<0.003

<0.003

<0.003

<0.003 0.003 No Relaxati

on

21. Lead as Pb

(mg/l)

<0.01

<0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.01 No Relaxati

on 22. Arsenic as

As (mg/l)

<0.01

<0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.01 No Relaxati

on 23. Mercury as

Hg (mg/l)

<0.001

<0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 0.001 No Relaxati

on 24. Selenium as

Se (mg/l)

<0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.01 No Relaxati

on 25. Aluminium

as Al (mg/l)

<0.02

<0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 0.03 0.2





Source: Water sampling Results, October, 2014

26. Zinc as Zn

(mg/l)

<0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 5 15

27. Residual

free

Chlorine

(mg/l)

<0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 0.2 1

28. Anionic

Detergents

as MBAS

(mg/l)

<0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 0.2 1.0

29

.

Cyanide as

CN (mg/l)

<0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 0.05 No Relaxati

on 30

.

Phenolic

Compounds

(mg/l)

<0.001

<0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

<0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

<0.001 0.001 0.002

31. Total

Coliform

(MPN/100

ml)

<2/100ml

<2/100ml

<2/100ml

<2/100ml

<2/100ml

<2/100ml

<2/100ml

<2/100ml

<2/100ml

<2/100ml

<2/100ml

<2/100ml

<2/100ml

<2/100ml

<2/100ml - 10.00

32. E. Coli

(CFU/100ml

)

Absent

Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent

Absent





3.9.4 Result

Analysis results of ground water reveal the following;

pH varies from to 7.50 to 7.92

Total Hardness varies from 112.60 to 305.40 mg/l

Total Dissolved Solids varies from 380.60 to 795.40 mg/l

A review of the above chemical analysis reveals that there is some variation in chemical

composition of water tapped from different open wells, tube wells and hand pumps but the

ground water from all sources remains suitable for drinking purposes as all the constituents are

within the limits prescribed for drinking water standards promulgated by Indian Standards (IS:

10500).

3.10 TRAFFIC STUDY

Traffic study measurements were performed at three locations at SH-17, SH-24, SH-26 & RJ SH-14

to assess impact on local transport infrastructure due to this mining project.

Locations of these stations are marked on the map in Fig.3.16. The monitoring was performed in

March 2014 to May 2014.





Figure 3.12: SHOWING THE TYPICALLY HAUL ROAD WHCH IS CONNECTED TO HIGHWAYS FOR

TRASPORTATION OF SAND (MINOR MINERAL)





Table 3.14: Roads and Highways in the Study Area

Traffic data collected continuously for 24 hours by visual observation and counting of vehicles

under three categories, viz., heavy motor vehicles, light motor vehicles and two/three wheelers.

As traffic densities on the roads are high, two skilled persons were deployed simultaneously at

each station during each shift- one person on each of the two directions for counting the traffic. At

the end of each hour, fresh counting and recording was undertaken. Total numbers of vehicles per

hour under the three categories were determined.

The traffic volume count survey has been done hourly which is given in table on next page:

Name of State Highway Direction Dispatched ratio in

percentage Up Down

SH-17 Dadri Nizampur 47

SH-24 Kosli Loharu 10

SH-26 Rewari Rajasthan (Jhunjhunu) 32

RJ- SH-14 Dadri Rajasthan (Alwar) 11

Total Mineral transported through state highway 100 %





Table 3.14 (A) Traffic Volume Count Survey (Hourly)

Name of the Project: M/s Om Minerals Date of Traffic Survey: 23.05.2014 Name of the Road: SH-24 (2 Lane) Up: kosli Location: Near Site Entrance Dn: Loharu

FAST MOVING VEHICLES SLOW MOVING VEHICLES TIME TWO WHEELERS THREE WHEELERS CAR/VANS BUSES & LORRIES 2-AXLE &

3-AXLE CYCLES CYCLE RISHKAW CATTLE

Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn 1. - - - - - - - 01 16 12 - - - - - -

2. - - - - - 01 - - 12 11 - - - - - -

3. - - - - - - 01 10 09 - - - - - -

4. - - - - 02 - 01 02 10 14 - - - - - -

5. 02 01 - - 01 03 03 03 12 13 - - - - - -

6. 03 05 02 01 04 02 02 01 12 10 02 01 02 01 - -

7. 07 11 01 03 06 04 01 03 09 08 02 02 01 01 - -

8. 09 10 02 02 12 09 01 01 12 12 - - - - - -

9. 08 14 03 01 09 11 02 03 11 09 - - - - - -

10. 10 06 02 02 11 13 05 04 10 11 02 02 01 01 - -

11. 11 11 01 01 15 12 06 03 09 10 - - - - - -

12. 12 08 02 03 18 15 03 04 13 12 - - - - - -

13. 11 12 01 01 15 08 02 03 11 11 - - - - - -

14. 12 08 02 02 19 10 04 02 10 08 - - - - - -

15. 18 12 01 02 06 11 03 03 07 26 01 01 - - - -

16. 12 13 02 01 07 12 05 04 06 04 - - - - - -

17. 10 06 01 02 08 08 03 02 10 07 - - - - - -

18. 04 05 02 - 06 04 04 04 08 08 - - - - - -

19. 03 03 - - 02 05 02 01 16 12 - - - - - -

20. - 01 - - - - 01 01 12 11 - - - - - -

21. - - - - - 2 - 01 10 09 - - - - - -

22. - - - - - - 01 01 10 14 - - - - - -

23. - - - - - 1 - - 06 08 - - - - - - 24. - - - - - - - - 07 12 - - - - - -

Table 3.14 (B) Traffic Volume Count Survey (Hourly)





Name of the Project: M/s Om Minerals Date of Traffic Survey: 23.05.2014 Name of the Road: SH-17 (2 Lane) Up: Dadri Location: Opp Site of Entrance Dn: Nizampur

FAST MOVING VEHICLES SLOW MOVING VEHICLES

TIME TWO

WHEELERS

THREE

WHEELERS

CAR/VANS BUSES & LORRIES 2-AXLE &

3-AXLE

CYCLES CYCLE

RISHKAW

CATTLE

1. Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn 9 12 05 07 18 11 01 01 10 05 - - - - - -

2. 7 13 07 09 25 29 01 - 11 12 - - - - - - 3. 18 15 12 10 23 19 01 01 13 10 - - - - - - 4. 12 15 14 13 35 32 - - 11 13 - - - - - - 5. 10 14 10 11 39 21 05 04 06 05 - - - - - - 6. 23 29 14 13 36 39 04 03 07 06 - - - - - - 7. 28 20 17 16 51 38 04 05 07 06 02 01 02 01 - - 8. 27 24 22 20 72 75 05 05 03 05 02 02 01 01 - - 9. 29 21 20 22 75 74 04 04 05 02 - - - - - - 10. 25 23 21 21 72 83 05 03 - - - - - - - - 11. 29 20 22 20 89 90 04 04 05 06 - - - - - - 12. 22 28 26 24 80 67 02 03 03 03 02 02 01 01 - - 13. 39 32 25 20 81 84 05 04 02 01 - - - - - - 14. 25 26 23 22 83 81 06 05 - - - - - - - - 15. 22 23 25 20 72 69 06 06 02 04 - - - - - - 16. 20 21 21 23 69 60 05 04 04 05 01 01 - - - - 17. 28 29 26 22 62 55 06 05 06 06 - - - - - - 18. 24 22 25 31 58 63 04 03 15 14 - - - - - - 19. 27 28 26 23 66 75 06 05 14 12 - - - - - - 20. 20 28 31 30 60 65 03 02 16 17 - - - - - - 21. 20 25 24 26 62 55 02 01 15 16 - - - - - - 22. 05 18 18 23 45 38 01 - 17 17 - - - - - - 23. 09 15 12 14 28 27 - 01 16 18 - - - - - -

24. 11 10 08 06 21 28 - 01 17 12 - - - - - -

Table 3.14 (C): Traffic Volume Count Survey (Hourly) Name of the Project: M/s Om Minerals Date of Traffic Survey: 11.05.2014 Name of the Road: SH-26 (2 Lane) Up: Rewari





Location: Opp Site Entrance Dn: Rajasthan (Jhunjhunu) 1 TO 24 Hrs

FAST MOVING VEHICLES SLOW MOVING VEHICLES TIME TWO

WHEELERS THREE

WHEELERS CAR/VANS BUSES & LORRIES 2-AXLE &

3-AXLE CYCLES CYCLE

RISHKAW CATTLE

1. Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn 02 - - - 21 12 - 01 17 20 - - - - - -

2. 01 03 - - 23 28 01 02 25 21 - - - - - - 3. 05 06 12 10 11 27 02 01 19 16 - - - - - - 4. 08 11 14 12 35 20 04 05 11 13 - - - - - - 5. 12 18 12 11 49 45 04 06 10 10 - - - - - - 6. 25 22 14 12 82 76 08 05 07 06 - - - - - - 7. 38 40 15 16 80 78 05 06 05 04 - - - - - - 8. 45 42 22 20 70 75 03 05 06 04 02 02 01 01 - - 9. 50 53 24 22 75 74 06 04 03 02 - - - - - - 10. 55 59 26 24 80 83 05 02 05 07 - - - - - - 11. 59 52 28 23 92 90 04 05 03 04 02 01 02 01 - - 12. 45 57 30 27 90 92 05 05 04 05 - - - - - - 13. 49 42 25 20 81 84 03 04 07 06 - - - - - - 14. 40 40 28 22 63 78 04 05 02 01 - - - - - - 15. 35 43 25 29 60 72 06 05 05 07 01 02 01 01 - - 16. 46 42 23 25 91 88 07 05 09 10 - - - - - - 17. 40 49 29 22 82 90 06 06 12 13 - - - - - - 18. 35 42 25 31 88 73 06 04 15 14 02 01 02 02 - - 19. 29 28 32 28 89 92 07 05 14 12 - - - - - - 20. 20 18 36 35 56 50 03 04 16 17 - - - - - - 21. 11 13 24 26 35 30 02 03 15 16 - - - - - - 22. 05 07 18 23 35 40 03 03 17 27 - - - - - - 23. 01 02 - - 30 26 01 02 26 23 - - - - - - 24. 02 03 - - 29 30 01 01 19 20 - - - - - -

Table 3.14 (D) Traffic Volume Count Survey (Hourly) Name of the Project: M/s Om Minerals Date of Traffic Survey: 13.05.2014 Name of the Road: RJ SH-14 (2 Lane) Up: Dadri Location: Opp Site Entrance Dn: Rajasthan (Alwar)





1 TO 24 Hrs FAST MOVING VEHICLES SLOW MOVING VEHICLES

TIME TWO WHEELERS

THREE WHEELERS

CAR/VANS BUSES & LORRIES

2-AXLE & 3-AXLE

CYCLES CYCLE RISHKAW

CATTLE

1. Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn - - - - 11 08 - - 11 10 - - - - - -

2. - - - - 04 15 01 - 15 11 - - - - - - 3. 04 05 06 05 11 17 - 01 04 07 - - - - - - 4. 06 03 07 06 15 20 01 02 05 06 - - - - - - 5. 10 12 06 05 29 25 02 01 04 03 02 01 02 01 - - 6. 21 18 07 08 42 56 02 02 07 06 02 02 01 01 - - 7. 38 20 08 09 60 68 01 02 03 04 - - - - - - 8. 30 38 10 11 70 62 02 01 06 04 - - - - - - 9. 36 23 09 10 75 64 02 03 03 02 - - - - - - 10. 21 29 10 14 70 63 03 01 05 03 02 02 01 01 - - 11. 32 35 11 11 62 65 01 03 03 04 - - - - - - 12. 37 31 12 13 80 72 02 02 04 05 - - - - - - 13. 43 33 09 14 61 74 03 03 07 06 - - - - - - 14. 20 19 10 08 63 88 02 03 02 01 - - - - - - 15. 25 33 08 10 60 72 02 03 05 07 01 01 02 01 - - 16. 33 42 13 15 81 78 03 02 09 05 - - - - - - 17. 29 32 19 12 72 60 02 03 07 05 - - - - - - 18. 35 32 11 15 68 83 02 01 06 08 - - - - - - 19. 19 18 12 11 69 72 03 01 05 06 - - - - - - 20. 08 11 08 07 46 40 01 02 06 07 - - - - - - 21. 05 07 08 11 25 23 02 03 15 16 - - - - - - 22. 0 03 09 12 25 20 02 01 17 17 - - - - - - 23. - 02 - - 15 16 01 - 16 13 - - - - - - 24. 02 - - - 15 10 - - 14 15 - - - - - -





Table 3.14(E) No. of Vehicles per Hour

S.No. Vehicles

Distribution

Number of Vehicles

Distribution/Day

Passenger

Car Unit

(PCU)

Total number of Vehicle

(PCU)/hour

SH-

24

SH-

17

SH-

26

RJ

SH-

14

SH-24 SH-17 SH-26 RJ SH-14

1. Cars 2100 3500 2900 2300 1.0 2100 3500 2900 2300

2. Buses 70 250 190 80 3.0 210 750 570 240

3. Two wheelers 1300 1500 1350 900 0.5 650 750 675 450

4. Three wheelers 300 1000 900 400 1.50 450 1500 1350 600

5. Trucks 200 600 550 350 3.0 600 1800 1650 1050

Total 3970 6850 5890 4030 Total 4010/24=167

8300/24=346

PCU/hr

7145/24

=298

PCU/hr

5690/24=237

PCU/Hr





Table 3.14 (F): Existing Traffic Scenario & LOS

Road V (Volume in PCU/hr)

C (Capacity in PCU/hr)

Existing V/C Ratio

LOS

SH-24 167 400 0.41 C SH-17 346 900 0.38 B SH-26 298 600 0.49 C SH-14 237 500 0.47 C

Note: The existing level may be “Good” for SH-24 “Very good” for SH-17, “Good” for SH-26 & RJ SH-14.

V/C LOS Performance

0.0-0.2 A Excellent

0.2-0.4 B Very Good

0.4-0.6 C Good/ Average/ Fair

0.6-0.8 D Poor

0.8-1.0 E Very Poor

Note: Capacity as per IRC: 64-1990 During Mine Operation Total Capacity of mine : 16,00,000 MTPA No. of working days : 280 Extraction & Transportation of mineral : 5,715 MT/day Working hours per day : 8 hour Truck Capacity : 20 Tonnes Frequency of trucks deployed/day (50 no. x 6 trips/day x 2(up/down) : 600 Frequency of trucks deployed/hr : 75 Increase in PCU/hr : 225

Table 3.14 (G): Modified Traffic Scenario & LOS

Road Increased PCUs/ State

Highway

V C Modified V/C

Ratio

LOS

SH-24 225 x 10%= 22.5 167+22.5= 189.5 400 0.47 C

SH-17 225 x 47%=105.75 346+105.75=

451.75

900 0.50 C

SH-26 225 x 32%=72 298+72=370 600 0.62 C

RJ SH-14 225 x 14%=31.5 237+31.5=268.5 500 0.54 C





3.10.1 Conclusion

Not much impact on local transport as only 50 no. x 6 trips/day x 2 (up/down) = 600

dumpers/day will be required for transport of mineral from mine. The LOS value from the

proposed mine may be “Good” for all four highways. So the additional load on the carrying

capacity of the concern roads is not likely to have any significant adverse affect.





3.11 Soil Environment

3.11.1 Soil Profile of District Mahendergarh

The allotted area is a part of river course of Krishnawati. It is a river borne deposit which

comprises of sand channels formed due to annual deposition

(Source: http://mahendragarh.gov.in/maps/soils.pdf)

Figure 3.11: Soil Profile of District Mahendergarh





3.11.2 Soil Quality and Characteristics

The information on soils has been collected from various secondary sources and also through

primary soil sampling analysis of which is described in this section.

For studying the soil profile of the region, 15 locations were selected to assess the existing soil

conditions in the area. The details of locations of soil sampling site have been given in the Table

3.15 and Fig 3.18 and Fig 3.17.

The sampling locations have been finalized with the following objectives:

To determine the baseline soil characteristics of the study area; and

To determine the impact of industrialization on soil characteristics.

Quality of the soil in the area is showing a marked diversity in nature depending upon the parent

rock and climatic conditions prevailing in different parts of the district.

Table 3.15: Soil Monitoring Station Details

Statio

n

Sampling Location Coordinates Aerial distance(km) &

direction in from Mine

Site

Lat Long

S1 Akbarpur Sirohi 27°56'41.165"N 76°8'7.555"E 1.3 km, E

S2 Faizalpur 28°2'55.578"N 76°8'48.327"E 0.5 km, N

S3 Nangal Chaudhari 27°53'35.945"N 76°6'57.224"E 0.6 km, E

S4 Mothoka 27°49'13.632"N 76°4'57.79"E 4.2 km, S

S5 Thana 28°3'34.039"N 76°2'22.638"E 9.5 km, W

S6 Mohanpur 27°54'0.057"N 76°7'12.401"E 1.0 km, E

S7 Dilpura 27°50'11.507"N 76°3'28.845"E 4.0 km, S

S8 Gohana 28°0'31.023"N 76°10'40.229"E 4.5 km, E

S9 Narnaul 28°3'34.202"N 76°6'27.676"E 2.7 km, W

S10 Amarpur Jorasi 28°0'52.825"N 76°3'38.819"E 6.5 km, W

S11 Batho ki Dhani 27°59'18.995"N 76°8'3.824"E 0.5 km, E

S12 Untoll 27°55'17.298"N 76°10'37.703"E 6.0 km, W

S13 Faizabad 28°7'15.968"N 76°7'15.253"E 8.0 km, N

S14 Mirpur 28°4'22.903"N 76°8'39.166"E 2.4 km, N

S15 Shahbazpur 27°52'38.986"N 76°5'10.52"E 1 km, W

Source:SOIToposheetandFieldVisit





Figure 3.14: Key Plan of Soil Sampling Stations





Table 3.16: Standard Soil Classification

S. No.

Parameters

Classification

1. pH

<4.5 extremely acidic 4.51 – 5.0 very strong acidic 5.01 – 5.5 strongly acidic 5.51-6.0 moderately acidic 6.1 – 6.5 slightly acidic 6.51-7.3 Neutral 7.31-7.8 slightly alkaline 7.81-8.5 moderately alkaline 8.51 – 9.0 strongly alkaline

>9.0 Very strongly alkaline 2. Salinity Electrical Conductivity

(mho/cm)

1 mho/cm = 640 ppm

Up to 1.0 average 1-2 harmful to germination

2-3 harmful to crops 3. Nitrogen (kg/ha)

Up to 50 very less 51-100 less 110-150 good 151-300 better >300 sufficient

4. Phosphorus (kg/ha)

Up to 15 very less 15 – 30 less 31-50 medium 51-65 on average sufficient 66-80 sufficient

>80 more than sufficient 5. Potassium (kg/ha)

0-120 very less 120-180 less 180-240 medium 241-300 average 301-360 better >360 more than sufficient





Table 3.17: Soil Analysis Result March to May, 2014

S.

No.

Parameter Akbarpur

Sirohi

Faizalpur Nangal

chaudhari

Mothoka Thana Mahanpur Dilpura Gohana Narnaul Amarpur

Jorasi

Batho ki

Dhani

Untoll Faizabad Mirpur Shahbazpur

1. pH (at 25 0C) 8.30 8.20 8.14 8.10 8.10 7.12 8.05 8.21 7.95 8.15 8.40 7.55 7.90 8.45 8.18

2. Colour

Brownish White

Yellowish brown

Yellowish brown

Brownish Blackish Brownish

White Yellowish

brown Yellowish

brown Yellowish

brown Brownish

Brownish White

Brownish White

Brownish White

Blackish Yellowish

brown

3. Moisture Content (%)

1.85 14.30 12.30 12.68 10.50 18.20 15.40 12.30 11.90 13.15 1.75 19.20 16.50 11.60 13.40

4. Soil Texture Silty loam Silty loam Silty loam

Silty Silty Silty

Silty loam

Silty loam

Silty loam

Silty Silty loam

Silty Silty Clay Silty loam

5. Bulk density (gm/cc)

1.75 1.33 1.86

1.54 1.66 1.38

1.51 1.86 1.62 1.58 1.39 1.49 1.48 1.84 2.18

6. Water holding capacity (%)

26.60 12.30 26.30

14.80 16.00 17.60

11.90 24.40 28.40 15.10 26.10 18.20 19.30 16.60 26.60

7. Chloride (mg/100gm)

29.91 18.30 20.28

27.37 13.20 18.75

20.10 20.77 20.28 25.97 29.21 19.55 19.55 12.50 22.14

8. Calcium as Ca (mg/100gm)

26.85 15.30 14.03

25.65 14.43 11.60

14.70 15.05 14.56 26.22 26.25 12.50 13.30 15.43 16.25

9. Sodium (mg/100gm)

12.82 10.27 10.46

10.06 7.47 11.56

10.27 9.96 9.82 10.30 12.22 13.16 12.34 8.65 13.12

10. Potassium (kg. /hec.)

115.65 107.97 58.30

93.54 93.43 78.55

106.77 61.30 61.30 91.66 111.35 77.10 81.15 91.22 60.10

11. Magnesium as Mg (mg/100gm)

2.07 2.40 2.37

2.14 2.08 2.50

2.80 2.37 3.59 2.65 2.77 2.95 2.50 2.80 2.08

12. Organic Matter (%)

0.49 0.71 0.58

0.66 0.92 0.70

0.78 0.63 0.66 0.61 0.55 0.76 0.70 1.05 0.52

13. Available Nitrogen as N (kg. /hec.)

225.76 190.0 192.50

201.50 236.40 142.30

195.0 198.70 187.80 203.10 210.56 148.40 150.50 318.40 202.10

14. Available 36.17 23.62 22.31 74.55 45.30 27.31 24.65 21.92 24.12 76.12 39.34 26.82 28.42 48.90 24.56





Source: Soil Analysis, March To May, 2014

3.11.3 Result

The analysis results show that During March to May 2014(Pre Monsoon Season) soil is basic in nature as pH value ranges from 7.12 to 8.45 with

organic matter 0.49 % to 1.05 %. The concentration of Nitrogen, Phosphorus & Potassium has been found to be in good amount in the soil

samples. Soil texture is Sandy loam. Soil Quality data attached as Annexure-VIII.

Phosphorus (kg. /hec.)

15. Zinc (mg/100gm)

5.26 3.20 5.18 4.22 9.20 4.16 3.80 5.86 5.85 4.98 4.78 5.10 5.18 8.80 4.94

16. Manganese (mg/100gm)

16.80 18.30 18.52 16.50 18.52 18.52 19.50 18.95 19.34 17.20 15.90 16.88 16.44 16.52 18.52

17. Lead (mg/100gm)

0.95 0.85 0.85 0.96 0.86 0.82 0.81 0.89 0.88 0.92 0.90 0.75 0.75 0.81 0.85

18. Cadmium (mg/100gm)

2.45 1.40 1.22 1.49 2.15 1.70 1.60 1.34 1.54 1.49 2.95 1.60 2.10 2.75 1.29

19. Copper as Cu (mg/100gm)

3.89 4.12 3.20 4.12 5.30 3.20 3.96 3.90 4.30 4.12 3.98 2.90 4.10 4.90 3.60

20. Chromium (mg/100gm)

1.79 1.30 1.54 1.54 2.84 1.85 1.70 1.66 1.68 1.54 1.86 1.75 1.65 3.14 1.62





Table 3.18: Soil Analysis Result October 2014

S.

No.

Parameter Akbarpur

Sirohi

Faizalpur Nangal

chaudhari

Mothoka Thana Mahanpur Dilpura Gohana Narnaul Amarpur

Jorasi

Batho ki

Dhani

Untoll Faizabad Mirpur Shahbazpur

1. pH (at 25 0C) 8.38 8.22 8.20 8.12 8.21 7.54 8.10 8.22 7.95 8.10 8.35 7.51 8.01 8.42 8.20

2. Colour

Brownish White

Yellowish brown

Yellowish brown

Brownish Blackish Brownish

White Yellowish

brown Yellowish

brown Yellowish

brown Brownish

Brownish White

Brownish White

Brownish White

Blackish Yellowish

brown

3. Moisture Content (%)

1.50 14.45 18.50 14.28 30.10 16.35

16.90 15.90 12.60 15.26 2.15 20.30 15.90 13.20 14.70

4. Soil Texture

Silty loam Silty loam Silty loam Silty Silty Silty

Silty loam

Silty loam

Silty loam

Silty Silty loam

Silty Silty Clay Silty loam

5. Bulk density (gm/cc)

1.58 1.45 1.76 2.40 1.40 1.45

1.58 1.75 1.76 1.62 1.84 1.45 1.51 1.84 2.98

6. Water holding capacity (%)

26.50

21.50 22.20 24.50 35.40 28.50 12.70 27.20 30.30 16.90 28.20 22.10 20.60 18.40 28.10

7. Chloride (mg/100gm)

31.15 19.12 21.54 28.54 27.16 20.58

23.30 23.95 22.42 27.86 31.32 21.75 21.15 13.80 23.67

8. Calcium as Ca (mg/100gm)

27.80

14.18 12.10 26.40 25.92 11.60 16.50 15.96 16.14 28.12 27.80 13.90 14.50 17.56 18.15

9. Sodium (mg/100gm)

11.41 10.40 10.54 12.40 15.63 13.56

12.23 9.88 10.64 12.10 14.14 15.12 13.94 10.15 13.12

10. Potassium (kg. /hec.)

116.50 107.58 62.80 96.00 98.15 82.55

115.15 64.90 63.30 94.44 115.56 81.50 85.85 95.14 62.30

11. Magnesium as Mg (mg/100gm)

2.09

2.80 2.85 4.50 1.62 2.80 3.40 3.91 3.92 3.15 3.16 3.15 2.90 3.10 2.38

12. Organic Matter (%)

0.80 0.78 0.62 0.73 0.98 0.72

0.81 0.68 0.69 0.58 0.60 0.82 0.65 1.01 0.55

13. Available Nitrogen as N (kg. /hec.)

227.65

796.50 210.50 208.48 245.02 176.50 206.20 218.70 191.50 208.30 220.18 155.50 160.60 310.50 210.10

14. Available Phosphorus (kg. /hec.)

35.12

29.50 24.40 80.54 70.51 28.35 25.85 24.56 25.84 80.14 41.41 28.14 30.36 50.50 23.34





Source: Soil Analysis, October, 2014

3.11.4 Result

The analysis results show during October 2014(Post Monsoon Season) that soil is basic in nature as pH value ranges from 7.51 to 8.42 with

organic matter 0.58 % to 1.01 %. The concentration of Nitrogen, Phosphorus & Potassium has been found to be in good amount in the soil

samples. Soil texture is Sandy loam. Soil Quality data attached as Annexure-VIII.

15. Zinc (mg/100gm)

4.89 3.40 5.38 4.80 3.10 4.20

3.20 4.14 4.95 5.21 5.12 4.80 5.22 9.90 5.14

16. Manganese (mg/100gm)

15.60 19.35 18.96 18.60 18.89 16.80

21.10 21.65 20.34 19.10 16.30 18.74 17.27 17.98 17.92

17. Lead (mg/100gm)

0.84 0.68 0.74 0.86 0.92 0.79

0.76 0.88 0.82 0.95 0.92 0.75 0.75 0.77 0.85

18. Cadmium (mg/100gm)

2.50 1.35 1.42 1.54 1.45 1.64

1.67 1.53 1.65 1.58 2.74 1.64 2.30 2.70 1.37

19. Copper as Cu (mg/100gm)

3.40

4.10 3.24 4.80 3.85 3.45 3.84 4.10 4.80 4.84 4.10 2.10 4.70 5.30 3.95

20. Chromium (mg/100gm)

1.70 1.20 1.69 1.60 1.15 1.90

1.72 1.63 1.72 1.56 1.80 1.85 1.68 3.82 1.58





3.12 Biological Environment

3.12.1 Introduction

The biological study was under taken by Ecology & Biodiversity Expert, as a part of the EIA study

report to understand the present status of ecosystem prevailing in the study area, to compare it

with past condition with the help of available data, to predict changes in the biological

environment as a result of present activities and to suggested measures for maintaining its health.

Following Protected Forests are present in 10 Km radius study area:

S.No. Particulars Distance from the

ML Boundary (in

km)

Direction from the ML

Boundary

Protected Forest

1. Balupura 2.9 SW

2. Baneti 3.3 S

3. Mina Ka Nangal 6.0 SW

4. Kharju 7.2 SW

A survey was conducted to study the flora around 10 km radius. Some of the information was

gathered from the local habitants. All the collected data were classified to interpret the impact of

pollution on the flora and fauna of that region. Survey of the mild plants as well as cultivated crop

plants was made and all the available information was recorded. The primary data collected was

compared with the Secondary data collected from Forest Department, District Mahendergarh.

The Authenticated List of Flora & Fauna is enclosed as Annexure IX. NOC from DFO is enclosed

as Annexure X

3.12.2 Survey Methodology

Detailed survey was conducted to evaluate floral and faunal composition of the study area.

Primary data on floral and faunal composition was recorded during site visit and secondary data

was collected from the Forest department and published relevant literature.

Field study period: The ecological survey has been conducted for one season. The details are

given as below:

Core zone: At the project site along Krishnawati River.

Buffer zone: Around the project site in 10 km radius.

Inventory of flora and fauna has been prepared on the basis of collected data. The mode of data

and parameters considered during field investigations is given below:





Mode of data collection & parameters considered during the survey Aspect Data Mode of data

collection Parameters monitored

Terrestrial Ecology

Primary data collection

By field survey

Floral and Faunal diversity

Secondary data collection

From authentic sources like Forests department of Haryana and available published literatures like - [Annual report (2011-12) by Haryana State Biodiversity Board]

Floral and Faunal diversity and study of vegetation, forest type, importance etc.

Aquatic Ecology

Primary data collection

By field survey

Floral and Faunal diversity

Secondary data collection

From authentic sources like Forests department of Haryana and available published literatures like - [Annual report (2011-12) by Haryana State Biodiversity Board]

Floral and Faunal diversity and study of vegetation, forest type, importance etc.

3.12.2.1 Flora

The present study on the floral assessment for the proposed project activity is based on extensive

field survey of the area. The study has been conducted in pre monsoon season and post monsoon

period. The plant species were identified with the help of taxonomists of related fields and nearby

Institutions. Besides the collection of plant species, information was also collected with

vernacular names of plant species made by local inhabitants. In this process the whole study area

was divided into different sections to get the maximum diversity of plant species. The sampling

sites were selected based on land use pattern, topography and floristic composition of the study

area. The other relevant data on bio-diversity, like economically important plant species and

medicinal plant, rare and endangered species in the study area have been collected from

secondary sources like forest and wild life departments. The plant species found in the area are

mentioned below.





Table 3.19: Diversity of Flora in Study Area

S. No Scientific Name Common Name Family

TREES 1. Acacia Leacophloea Raunj Fabaceae

2. Acacia Nilotica Var.

Indica

Kikar Fabaceae

3. Acacia Senegal Khairi Fabaceae 4. Acacia Tortilis Israeli Kikar Fabaceae

5. Ailanthus Excelsa Ulloo Neem Simaroubaceae

6. Albizia Lebbek Siris Fabaceae

7. Azadirachta Indica Neem Meliaceae

8. Anogeissus Pendula Dhauk Combretaceae

9. Bauhinia Racemosa Kachnar Fabaceae

10. Bombax Ceiba Semal Malvaceae

11. Boswellia Serrata Salai Burseraceae

12. Butea Monosperma Dhak Fabaceae

13. Cassia Fistula Amaltas Fabaceae

14. Cassia Siamea -- Fabaceae

15. Cordia Dichtoma Lasura Boraginaceae

16. Capparis Deciduas Kair or Karir Capparaceae

17. Dalbergia Sissoo Shisham Fabaceae

18. Delonix Regia Gulmohar Fabaceae

19. Eucalyptus Hybrid Safeda Myrtaceae

20. Eucalyptus

Camaldulensis

Safeda Myrtaceae

21. Ficus Bengalesis Barh Moraceae 22. Ficus Glomerata Gullar Moraceae 23. Ficus Religiosa Peepal Moraceae 24. Holoptelea Intergrifolia Pahari Papri 25. Jacaranda Mimosaefolis Jacarnda Bignoniaceae 26. Kigelia Pinnata Kigelia Bignoniaceae 27. Leucaena Leucocephala Su-Babul Fabaceae 28. Melia Azedarach Bakain Melia azederach 29. Mitragyana Parvifolia Phaldu Rubiaceae 30. Moringa Oeifera Sohanjna Moringaceae 31. Parkinsonia Aculeate Parkinsonia Fabaceae 32. Phoenix Sylvestris Khajur Arecaceae 33. Pongamia Pinnata Papri, Karanj Fabaceae 34. Pongamia Glabra Papri Fabaceae 35. Prosopis Cineraria Jand, andi Fabaceae 36. Prosopis Juliflora Vilayati Kikar

(Mesquite) Fabaceae

37. Salvadora Oleides Jal Salvadoraceae 38. Streculia Urens Gum Karaya Malvaceae 39. Syzygium Cumini Jamun Myrtaceae 40. Tamarindus Indica Imli Fabaceae

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combretaceae

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malvaceae

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burseraceae

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fabaceae

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boraginaceae

http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capparaceae


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myrtaceae

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myrtaceae

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moraceae


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bignoniaceae

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bignoniaceae


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubiaceae


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arecaceae



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvadoraceae

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malvaceae






SHURBS & HERBS 41. Acacia Jacquemontii Babul Fabaceae

42. Achyranthes Aspera Puthkanda Asclepiadaceae

43. Adhatoda Vasica Bansa Acanthaceae

44. Aerva Javanica Bui Amaranthaceae

45. Agava Americana Keora Asparagaceae

46. Alysicarpus Monilifer -- Fabaceae

47. Amaranthus Gracilis Cholai Amaranthaceae

48. Argemone Maxicana Kandheli or Kanteli Papaveraceae

49. Asphodels Tenuifolius Piaza Xanthorrhoeaceae

50. Balanites Aegyptica Hingo or Hongot Zygophyllaceae

51. Bougainvillea Spp Boungainvillea Nyctaginaceae

52. Calotropis Procera Aak Asclepiadaceae

53. Cannabis Sativa Bhang Cannabaceae

54. Carissa Horrinda Hins Apocynaceae

55. Carissa Spinarum Kaaunda Apocynaceae

56. Cassia Tora Panwar Fabaceae

57. Chenopodium Album Bathua Chenopodiaceae

58. Crotolaria Juncea -- Fabaceae

59. Datura Alba Dhatura Solanaceae

60. Dodonaea Viscose -- Sapindaceae

CREEPERS, CLIMBERS, PARASITES AND SEDGES 61. Citrillus Colocynthus -- Cucurbitaceae

62. Cuscuta Reflexa Akash Bel Convolvulaceae

63. Cucumis Pubescens Kachri Cucurbitaceae

64. Cyperus Rotundus Motha Cyperaceae

65. Loranthus Spp. -- Loranthaceae

66. Momordica Charantia Bankarela Cucurbitaceae

67. Mimosa Hamata -- Fabaceae

68. Portulaca Oleracea -- Portulacaceae

69. Solanum Zanthocarpum Kateli Solanaceae

70. Trianthema

Portulacastrum

Santa/Santi Aizoaceae

71. Tribulus Terrestris Gokhru Zygophyllaceae

72. Tridax Procumbens Sadahari Asteraceae

73. Vallaris Solanacea Dudhi Apocynaceae

74. Vallaris Heyni -- Apocynaceae

GRASSES 75. Andropogon Laniger Khawi Poaceae

76. Aristida Hertigluma -- Poaceae

77. Cenchrus Bilorus Bhurat Poaceae

78. Cenchrus Celiaris Anjan Poaceae

79. Cenchrus Setigerus -- Poaceae

80. Chrysopogon Montanus Dhotu Poaceae


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acanthaceae

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amaranthaceae

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asparagaceae


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amaranthaceae

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papaveraceae

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xanthorrhoeaceae

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zygophyllaceae

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nyctaginaceae

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabaceae

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apocynaceae



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chenopodiaceae


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solanaceae

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sapindaceae

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cucurbitaceae

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convolvulaceae


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyperaceae

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loranthaceae



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portulacaceae

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solanaceae

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aizoaceae

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zygophyllaceae

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asteraceae



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poaceae










81. Cymbopogon Martini -- Poaceae

82. Cynodon Dactylon Doob Poaceae

83. Desmostachya Bipinnata Dab Poaceae

84. Dichanthium Annulatum Palwan Poaceae

85. Digitaria Ciliaris Jharania Poaceae

86. Dactyloctenium

Aegytium

Makhra Poaceae

87. Dactyloctenium

Sindicum

Tantia Poaceae

88. Echinochloa Colonum Sanwak Poaceae

89. Erianthus Munja Jhund/Munj Poaceae

90. Eragrostis Tremula -- Poaceae

91. Elecusine Compressa Ghora Dhab Poaceae

92. Hetropogon Contortus Suva Ghas Poaceae

93. Imperata Cylindrical Siru Poaceae

94. Iseilma Laxum -- Moraceae

95. Lasiurus Hirsutus Sevan Moraceae

96. Penumum Antidotale Ghamor Poaceae

97. Panicum Turgidum Swank Poaceae

98. Sccharum Spontaneum Kans Poaceae

99. Sporobolus Arabicus -- Poaceae

100 Sprobolus Arundinacea -- Poaceae

101 Sorghum Halepense Baru Poaceae

102 Sehima Nervosum Seran Poaceae

103 Vetiveria Zizanioides Panni/Khas Poaceae

(Source: Authenticated list from DFO, Forest department, Mahendergarh and field visit)

3.12.2.2 Fauna

The study of fauna takes substantial amount of time to understand the specific faunal

characteristics of the area. The assessment of fauna have been done on the basis of secondary

data collected from different government offices like forest department, wildlife department etc.

The presence of wildlife was also confirmed from the local inhabitants depending on the animal

sightings and the frequency of their visits in the project area.

3.12.2.2.1 Avifauna

During Birds survey actual counts of birds were made following the standard survey technique.

The number of birds observed in each sampling location was counted and listing was made. The

details of the diversity of fauna have been shown in Table 3.20.

There is a relatively poor sighting of animals in the core and buffer areas of the mining

contract.




























Table 3.20: Diversity of Fauna in the Study Area

AVIFAUNA S. No. Scientific Name Local Name Schedule As Per (Wild

Life Protection Act 1972) 1. Phalacrocorax niger Little Cormorant Schedule IV

2. Vanellus indicus Red Wattled Lapwing Schedule IV

3. Streptopelia tranquebarica Red Collared Dove Schedule IV

4. Saxicoloides fulicata Indian Robin Schedule IV

5. Corvus macrorhynchos Jungle Crow Schedule IV

6. Acridotheres ginginianus Bank Myna -----

7. Merops leschenaulti Chestnut-headed Bee -

Eater

Schedule IV

8. Merops orientalis Small Bee-Eater Schedule IV

9. Streptopelia senegalensis Little Brown Dove Schedule IV

10. Passer domesticus House sparrow -----

MAMMALS S. No. Scientific Name Common Name Schedule As Per (Wild

Life Protection Act 1972) 1. Suncus murinus Grey Musk Shrew Schedule V

2. Lepus negricollis Indian Hare Schedule IV

3. Apodemus sylvaticus Common Field Mouse Schedule V

4. Bandicota bengalensis Indian Mole Rat Schedule V

5. Sus scrofa Wild boar Schedule III

6. Axis porcinus Hog Deer Schedule III

7. Bosephalus tragocameleus Nilgai Schedule III

8. Hyaena hyaena (Linn) Striped hyaena Schedule III 9. Cervus unicolor Sambhar Schedule IV 10. Bungarus caeruleus Common indian krait Schedule IV 11. Rattus rattus House Rat Schedule V

12. Lepus negricollis Indian Hare Schedule IV

13. Funambulus pennanti Palm Squirrel Schedule IV

14. Apodemus sylvaticus Common Field Mouse Schedule V

Source: Data collected by E&B Expert during Field Visit

3.12.2.2.2 Endangered and Threatened Species

Endangered and threatened animals of India have been listed in the Schedule I and Schedule

II of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 (amended in 2001).

No threatened, rare, endangeredor endemic species were observed in the study area.

Schedule I: None of the species were recorded from Schedule I.

Schedule II: None of the species were recorded from Schedule II

3.12.3 Forest and Forest Types Observed In the Study Area





The forests in Haryana are classified as Reserve Forests, Protected Forests, Unclassed Forests,

Areas closed U/S 38 of Indian Forest Act, 1927 and Areas closed U/S 4 & 5 of Punjab Land

Preservation Act, 1900. Blocks of Reserve Forest areas are mainly confined to the Shivalik ranges

in Panchkula and Yamunanagar districts. Small blocks of Reserved Forests are found at a number

of places in the districts of Yamunanagar, Kaithal, Ambala, Jind and Hisar. Majority of forests in

the state belong to Subtropical dry deciduous category whereas subtropical thorny forests are

found only in the Aravalli hills in the southern parts of the state. Pine forests are located at higher

reaches in the Protected Forests of Morni Hills in Panchkula district, whereas Sal Forests

dominate the Reserve Forests in the Shiwaliks of Yamunanagar district.

District Mahendergarh covered (5700 ha) 3.38% of total forest area (168400 ha) of Haryana.

(Source : http://haryanaforest.gov.in/ & http://mahendragarh.gov.in )

The Reserve forest & Protected forest areas falling in the study area are as follows:

Table3.21: Reserve Forest falls in Study Area

(Data Source: Biological Survey)

3.12.4 National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife Corridors

There is no eco sensitive areas i.e National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, and

Wildlife Corridors falling in the study area. However reserve forest and other forest areas

falling within the study area, the details are given below:

3.13 Socio-Economic Environment

The economy of India is mainly based on agriculture sector and the main activity of rural

population being agriculture; the entire infrastructure is oriented towards this activity. An

area is said to be developed, if it contains the facilities like pakka houses, metalled roads,

hospitals, qualified private doctors, higher secondary schools and degree colleges, adequate

water supply, electric supply, easily available transport and recreational facilities etc.

Socio-economic study of an area gives an opportunity to assess the socio-economic conditions

of an area. By this study, the changes likely to occur in living and social standards of the study

area due to this mine can also be assessed. It can undoubtedly be said that due to this mine

area gross economic production of the area will increase substantially. This Mine may provide

S. No. Particulars



http://haryanaforest.gov.in/

http://mahendragarh.gov.in/





direct and indirect employment and will improve the infrastructural facilities and standards of

living of the area.

An integral part of environmental study, which deals with the total environment, is socio-

economic environment incorporating various facts related to socio-economic condition in the

area. These includes demographic structure of the area, provision of basic amenities viz.,

housing, education, health and medical services, occupation, water supply, sanitation,

communication, transportation, prevailing diseases, pattern as well as feature of aesthetic

significance such as temples, historical monuments, etc. at the baseline level. This would help

in visualizing and predicting the likely impact depending upon the nature and magnitude of

the project.

3.13.1 Socio-Economic Survey

3.13.1.1 Sampling Method

A judgmental and purposive sampling method was used for choosing respondents of various

sections of the society i.e. Sarpanch, adult males and females, teachers, medical practitioners,

businessmen, agriculture laborers, fishermen, unemployed group etc. Judgmental and purposive

sampling method includes the right cases from the total population that helps to fulfill the

purpose of research needs.

3.13.1.2 Data Collection Method

In order to assess and evaluate the likely impacts arising out of any developmental projects on

socio-economic environment, it is necessary to gauge the apprehensions of the people in the

project area. For the process of data collection through primary and secondary sources certain

methods are used among that are:

3.13.1.3 Field Survey and Observations

Field Survey and Observations is made at each sampling village and the quality of life of that

region is studied. Visits are made at hospitals, primary health centers and sub-centers to know

the health status of the region. Various governmental organizations such as statistical

department, department of census operations are visited to collect the population details of that

region.

3.13.1.4 Interview Method

Structured interview method is used to collect data regarding the awareness and opinion from

the sample selected of the various socioeconomic sections of the community. Structured

interviews involve the use of a set of predetermined questions that includes fixed and alternative





questions. The questionnaire mainly highlights the parameters such as income, employment and

working conditions, housing, food, clothing, water supply, sanitation, health, energy,

transportation and communication, education, environment and pollution to assess the quality of

life of that particular region and general awareness and opinion of the respondents about the

project. The interview method has the advantage that almost all perfect sample of the general

population can be reached and respond to the approach. Interview method helps to collect more

correct and accurate information as the interviewer is present during the field survey.

Table3.22: Socio-Economic Survey Methodology

Attributes

SSampling

Measurement Method

Remarks

Socio-economic

Demographic structure

Infrastructure resource base

Economic resource base

Health status: Morbidity pattern

Cultural and aesthetic attributes

Education

Socio-economic survey is based on proportionate stratified and random sampling method

Minimum for two phases of the project

Primary data collection through questionnaire

Secondary data from census records, statistical hard books, topo sheets, health records and relevant official records available with Govt. agencies

3.13.1.5 Socio-Economic Survey

Socio-economic Survey was conducted with the help of predesigned tool to measure the socio-

economic status of the people in the study area. In all, there are 56 villages located in all

directions with reference to project site. On the basis of purposive sampling, adult male/female

from these villages was selected to collect the information related to socio-economic status. Care

was taken to have interview of Sarpanch/ Mukhia of each village. In addition to individual

interviews with the adult male/female, common meetings were conducted in which heads of the

villages, panchayat representatives, and other stakeholders like, school teacher, anganwadi

sevika, etc were present.

The salient socio-economic features observed under the study are:

Most of the people in study area use Firewood, Cow dung cake and Kerosene as the main

source of fuel for cooking purpose.

Average literacy level among the people is about 68.52%. Among women in the study

area, literacy level is less, as the educational facilities available in the study area.

Road conditions are good. There is bus facility available in the interior villages.





Medical facilities available in the area. Lack of drainage and control of mosquitoes

nuisance, have resulted in higher prevalence of malaria in the area, especially during

rainy season.

Most of the villages have Bore well, Hand pump in study area for water supply.

Electricity facility is available in few villages but mostly villages are not electrified.

Mostly, people in the region are having the pakka houses.

Figure 3.15: Socioeconomic Data Collection picture

The study area falls in Tehsil Narnaul of Mahendergarh District.The population as per 2011

Census records is 304708 (10 km of the project site). Village wise demographic details are given

in Table 3.23





Table 3.23: Demographic Details of the Study Area

SOCIO ECONOMIC DATA UNDER 10 KM RADIUS

Name Type Total

Population

Total SC

Population

Total ST

Population

Total

Literates

Total

Illiterates

Total

Males

Total

Females

Number of

Household

Abdulla Nagar (136) Rural 921 138 0 593 328 445 476 187

Aghiar(53) Rural 2103 773 0 1384 719 1121 982 417

Ajam Nagar(120) Rural 1413 436 0 958 455 770 643 274 Akbarpur Ramu(170)

Rural 938 117

0 677 261 490 448 170

Akoli(198) Rural 1309 202 0 871 438 685 624 244

Anawas(66) Rural 832 87 0 558 274 425 407 158

Atali(37) Rural 1928 153 0 1339 589 1011 917 365

Bairawas(110) Rural 2045 311 0 1495 550 1095 950 415

Balana(27) Rural 2202 529 0 1123 1079 1216 986 381

Balayacha(32) Rural 1049 205 0 754 295 557 492 196

Baproli(123) Rural 1774 355 0 1200 574 937 837 348

Barda(18) Rural 4241 508 0 2776 1465 2215 2026 811

Barkoda(166) Rural 1691 329 0 1178 513 885 806 312

Bas (3) Rural 2109 437 0 1485 624 1083 1026 398 Bas Kirarod Umrabad (130)

Rural 1754 830

0 1169 585 929 825 319

Beri(82) Rural 2660 589 0 1787 873 1370 1290 574

Bhagdana(59) Rural 2151 216 0 1554 597 1107 1044 458

Bhagot(6) Rural 5288 721 0 3394 1894 2798 2490 908

Bhandor Nichi(83) Rural 1237 322 0 859 378 642 595 254

Bhandor Unchi(80) Rural 1980 496 0 1304 676 1073 907 379

Bhankhri (149) Rural 2941 635 0 2087 854 1542 1399 532

Bhankhri (149) Rural 2941 635 0 2087 854 1542 1399 532





Bhojawas(42) Rural 5484 963 0 3536 1948 2889 2595 1005

Bhushan Kalan(191) Rural 2087 415 0 1511 576 1119 968 395 Bhushan Khurd(188)

Rural 1006 195

0 702 304 519 487 185

Bighopur(268) Rural 2228 338 0 1531 697 1180 1048 420

Bucholi(76) Rural 2158 340 0 1557 601 1152 1006 433

Budin(31) Rural 2469 324 0 1672 797 1305 1164 461

Cham Dhera(85) Rural 840 0 0 614 226 465 375 177

Chhajiawas(106) Rural 1048 0 0 760 288 547 501 202 Chhapra Salimpur(182)

Rural 1091 116

0 803 288 576 515 211

Chinalia(124) Rural 1969 307 0 1308 661 1043 926 384

Dalenwas(23) Rural 3672 688 0 2508 1164 1936 1736 702

Degrota(13) Rural 3310 977 0 2050 1260 1721 1589 669

Deroli Ahir(103) Rural 4087 345 0 2891 1196 2144 1943 746

Deroli Jat(100) Rural 2219 640 0 1559 660 1156 1063 437

Devrali(36) Rural 533 27 0 319 214 284 249 87

Dhador(28) Rural 2229 319 0 1431 798 1185 1044 415 Dhani Bathotha(208)

Rural 3614 805

0 2490 1124 1889 1725 657

Dhani Bathotha(208)

Rural 3614 805

0 2490 1124 1889 1725 657

Dhani Bathotha(208)

Rural 3614 805

0 2490 1124 1889 1725 657

Dharsoon(135) Rural 942 286 0 664 278 519 423 171

Dholi(40) Rural 1862 559 0 1187 675 977 885 347

Dohar Kalan(145) Rural 2718 594 0 1852 866 1434 1284 505

Dulana(77) Rural 1178 307 0 854 324 633 545 239

Duloth(30) Rural 3427 446 0 2284 1143 1816 1611 683

Duloth(38) Rural 1285 284 0 918 367 656 629 230





Faizabad(118) Rural 1118 232 0 799 319 563 555 211

Gehli(137) Rural 3175 697 0 2248 927 1659 1516 636

Gulawala(115) Rural 1511 200 0 1069 442 816 695 300

Guwani(177) Rural 3215 656 0 2188 1027 1693 1522 589

Hamidpur(141) Rural 1825 390 0 1271 554 987 838 324

Hasanpur(154) Rural 1745 300 0 1186 559 943 802 332

Hasanpur(28) Rural 1140 491 0 744 396 588 552 230

Hazipur(131) Rural 1155 37 0 823 332 577 578 213

Hudina(117) Rural 1931 298 0 1305 626 1056 875 364

Jadupur (150) Rural 590 42 0 397 193 299 291 105

Jakhni(128) Rural 1688 357 0 1164 524 902 786 335

Janjriyawas(92) Rural 1886 361 0 1283 603 1003 883 372

Jant(45) Rural 2696 556 0 1747 949 1428 1268 514

Jat Guwana(176) Rural 856 151 0 554 302 436 420 171

Jatwas(94) Rural 1380 180 0 988 392 748 632 271

Jhagroli(67) Rural 3389 542 0 2367 1022 1754 1635 615

Jonawas(95) Rural 1222 227 0 886 336 636 586 261

Kanwariawas(156) Rural 3780 596 0 2617 1163 2049 1731 750

Khampura(102) Rural 1909 515 0 1380 529 1016 893 359

Khampura(102) Rural 1909 515 0 1380 529 1016 893 359

Kharoli(105) Rural 2264 213 0 1308 956 1193 1071 374

Khaspur(171) Rural 2310 501 0 1631 679 1227 1083 414

Khatiwas(96) Rural 1811 274 0 1333 478 974 837 330

Khatod (90) Rural 2236 418 0 1498 738 1174 1062 420

Khatodra(34) Rural 1686 210 0 1125 561 894 792 322

Khatoti Khurd(142) Rural 1750 262 0 1253 497 923 827 306 Khatoti Sultanpur(143)

Rural 1819 329

0 1294 525 953 866 346





Khatripur(175) Rural 1129 108 0 791 338 612 517 222

Khera(72) Rural 1575 207 0 1127 448 844 731 311

Khorma(127) Rural 1496 642 0 1004 492 805 691 267 Kirarod Afganan(163)

Rural 1162 35

0 852 310 598 564 188

Kodinja(193) Rural 4061 569 0 2727 1334 2196 1865 695

Kothal Kalan(98) Rural 2156 458 0 1437 719 1186 970 433

Kultajpur(155) Rural 1889 537 0 1254 635 1026 863 326

Kurahwata(37) Rural 2776 433 0 1903 873 1442 1334 540

Kutbapur(167) Rural 865 171 0 618 247 444 421 177

Lawan(58) Rural 2372 324 0 1717 655 1220 1152 484

Lehroda(119) Rural 1724 179 0 1235 489 921 803 314

Madhogarh(25) Rural 2572 829 0 1726 846 1350 1222 455

Majra Kalan(60) Rural 2194 127 0 1611 583 1149 1045 419

Majra Khurd(63) Rural 1607 334 0 1138 469 828 779 327

Makhsuspur(140) Rural 556 119 0 390 166 289 267 111

Malra(57) Rural 4595 802 0 3182 1413 2376 2219 886

Mandlana(134) Rural 2829 485 0 1929 900 1525 1304 558

Mandola(15) Rural 2304 150 0 1588 716 1209 1095 419

Meerpur(185) Rural 2549 346 0 1882 667 1355 1194 524

Meghanwas(75) Rural 1408 129 0 1018 390 750 658 287

Mehrampur(129) Rural 1820 610 0 1304 516 938 882 367

Mirjapur(179) Rural 2684 353 0 1864 820 1384 1300 514

Mitarpura(169) Rural 749 478 0 475 274 382 367 141 Mohamadpur Hamidkhan(125)

Rural 1778 400

0 1159 619 938 840 328

Mohamadpur(24) Rural 1553 165 0 1050 503 806 747 280

Mohamadpur(40) Rural 1781 221 0 1209 572 971 810 352

Mukandpura(215) Rural 3019 565 0 1756 1263 1620 1399 464





Nanagwas(99) Rural 1051 102 0 759 292 559 492 212

Nang Tihari(164) Rural 1311 232 0 866 445 712 599 257

Nangal Kalia(225) Rural 4351 412 0 3043 1308 2325 2026 801

Nangal Katha(122) Rural 2180 346 0 1467 713 1146 1034 429

Narheri(289) Rural 1578 243 0 834 744 835 743 265

Nasibpur(162) Rural 5101 1148 0 3580 1521 2867 2234 899

Nihalawas(112) Rural 1490 323 0 1056 434 809 681 291

Nihalawas(112) Rural 1490 323 0 1056 434 809 681 291

Nihalawas(112) Rural 1490 323 0 1056 434 809 681 291

Nimbira(33) Rural 1607 671 0 1035 572 836 771 317

Nizampur(288) Rural 1963 333 0 1318 645 1029 934 383

Nuni Kalan(173) Rural 1319 447 0 888 431 685 634 233

Nuniawal(161) Rural 6817 714 0 4881 1936 3631 3186 1218

Paharwas(91) Rural 609 39 0 385 224 323 286 106

Paiga(88) Rural 953 119 0 692 261 488 465 199

Pali(39) Rural 7136 1502 0 4754 2382 3752 3384 1352

Palri(38) Rural 2826 387 0 1988 838 1520 1306 549

Patikara(186) Rural 4720 1152 0 3540 1180 2458 2262 913 Raghunath Pura(138)

Rural 1542 143

0 1094 448 833 709 302

Rajawas(26) Rural 2675 946 0 1577 1098 1418 1257 497

Rampura(116) Rural 1333 291 0 946 387 716 617 243

Rasulpur(158) Rural 375 0 0 235 140 198 177 60

Rasulpur(25) Rural 2512 446 0 1830 682 1336 1176 491

Rathiwas(35) Rural 393 0 0 284 109 214 179 66

Rewasa (Part)(62) Rural 3186 637 0 2284 902 1666 1520 621

Sagarpur(36) Rural 2186 348 0 1610 576 1168 1018 402 Salarpur Mehta(133)

Rural 634 142

0 429 205 342 292 117





Salarpur(39) Rural 2904 637 0 2046 858 1545 1359 556

Salimabad(86) Rural 915 16 0 621 294 499 416 170

Saloni(172) Rural 1764 457 0 1234 530 937 827 348 Sarai Bahadur Nagar(181)

Rural 1386

66

0 963

423

723

663

261

Sarerpur(168) Rural 1174 123 0 801 373 594 580 227

Seehma(101) Rural 4664 514 0 3308 1356 2422 2242 895

Sesoth(61) Rural 2502 353 0 1793 709 1311 1191 500

Sigri(64) Rural 1226 437 0 840 386 647 579 252

Sobhapur(190) Rural 1394 214 0 1017 377 717 677 286

Sohla(29) Rural 2233 199 0 1399 834 1203 1030 415

Surana(183) Rural 865 98 0 589 276 453 412 171

Surani(180) Rural 1291 380 0 923 368 679 612 251

Surjanwas(73) Rural 2783 196 0 1937 846 1428 1355 551

Thana(139) Rural 907 252 0 652 255 497 410 187

Totaheri(206) Rural 1394 322 0 926 468 749 645 295

Ushmapur(17) Rural 1000 252 0 658 342 523 477 173

Zerpur(16) Rural 2088 311 0 1202 886 1069 1019 403

Total 304708 55831 0 208793 95915 161012 143696 57665 Source: Census of India 2011





1. Demography

No. of Village : 56

Total population : 304708

Number of Household : 57665

Scheduled Castes : 55831

Scheduled Tribes : 0

Literacy : 68.52%

Fig 3.16: Demography of the study area

Total population

total SC Population

total ST Population

Total Literates

Total Illeterates

Total Male

Total Female

Number of households





3.15 Conclusion

The implementation of the MGR Unit-III sand mining project will generate both direct and

indirect employment. Mahendragarh district in which the mine contract area falls is an

agriculturally based district. All the basic facilities like road and rail network, medical facilities,

post & telegraph, market, drinking water facilities and education facilities are available. The

project will also provide impetus to industrialization of the area and mining would be boon for

the district as it will not only result in employment opportunity but also infrastructure

development and overall growth of the area. At present agriculture is the main occupation of

the people as more than half of the population depends on it. With the implementation of the

proposed mining project the occupational pattern of the people in the area will change making

more people engaged in industrial and business activities rather in agriculture.





CHAPTER: 4

ANTICIPATED IMPACT & ITS MITIGATION MEASURES

4.0 Introduction

Impact prediction is a very important phenomenon in evaluating the environmentally potential

adverse impacts for any proposed mine project. The impact prediction is always carried out

under worst possible conditions so as to mitigate or eliminate the environmental hazards. These

predictions thus calculated are superimposed over the baseline data to calculate the net impact

on the environment after the proposed mine project comes into product. The impacts on different

environmental parameters due to this mining project are discussed below:

4.1 Construction Phase

There will be no impacts as no construction stage is involved in this project.

4.2 Operation Phase

Some of the impacts identified in various phases of operation are insignificant and do not warrant

much attention whereas some others are important especially with respect to the present

context. Therefore objective is to identify those impacts, which are significant and require a

detailed analysis for decision making or formulating adequate management measures. This

section deals with an assessment of impact of various mining activities on the existing

environmental conditions. The methodology of assessment is based upon identification and

description of the existing project activities as well as environmental components followed by

evaluating the impact of mining and associated activities on the environment. The environmental

components that are likely to be influenced or modified by the continuation of project activities

are:

Air Environment

Noise Environment

Water Environment

Land use

Flora and fauna

Socio-economic status of the area

Solid waste management

4.3 Air Environment

Prediction of impacts is the most important component in the environmental impact assessment





studies. Several scientific techniques and methodologies are available to predict impacts of

developmental activities on physico, ecological and socioeconomic environment. Such predictions

are superimposed over the baseline (pre project) status of environmental quality to derive the

ultimate (post project) scenario of environmental conditions. The prediction of impacts helps to

identify the environmental management plan required to be executed during and after

commencement of operations in the mi ne project to minimize the adverse impacts on

environmental quality.

In this mining project the only source of emission is excavation, transportation, loading, hauling

operation and handling of mineral viz. Sand etc. The likely sources of air pollution with respect to

activities are:

Operation of diesel based equipment like Excavator, Loader Truck Tractors-Trolley & Tippers

etc.

Transportation of mineral

Excavation of sand from JCB

Air pollution from unpaved roads & surface.

4.3.1 Air pollution Modelling (ToR Point #20)

4.3.1.1 Air Quality Models

4.3.1.1.1 ISCST3 Dispersion Model

The Industrial Source Complex (ISC) Short Term model provides options to model

emissions from a wide range of sources that might be present at a typical industrial source

complex. ISCST3 is US-EPA approved model to predict the air quality. The model uses urban

dispersion and regulatory defaults options as per guidelines on air quality models

(PROBES/70/1997-1998). Emission sources are categorized into four basic types of

sources, i.e., point sources, volume sources, area sources, and open pit sources. The volume

source option and the area source option may also be used to simulate line sources. The

model assumes receptors on flat terrain. The ISC short term area source model is based on a

numerical integration over the area in the upwind and cross wind directions of Gaussian

plume formula. This can be applied to the Point, Area, Line or Volume sources

simultaneously and their resultant incremental concentration of the pollutant can be

predicted.





Model Options Used For Computations

The options used for short-term computations are:

• The plume rise is estimated by Briggs formulae, but the final rise is always limited to that

of the mixing layer;

• Stack tip down-wash is not considered;

• Buoyancy Induced Dispersion is used to describe the increase in plume dispersion during

the ascension phase;

• Calms processing routine is used by default;

• It is assumed that the pollutants do not undergo any physio-chemical transformation and

that there is no pollutant removal by dry deposition;

• Washout by rain is not considered;

• Flat terrain is assumed / used for computations;

• Cartesian co-ordinate system has been used for computations; and

• The model computations have been done for 10 km with 100 m grid interval.

Gaussian Plume Model

Ground Level Concentration () (GLC) from a point source at any receptor is given by -

= Qg1g2 - (USEPA ISCST3, 1987)

where,

g1 = exp(-y2/2y2)

g2 = exp[-(z-H)2/2z2] + exp[-(z+H)2/2z2]

Q = source strength

Z = receptor height above the ground

He = effective stack height (Plume rise + Physical stack height)

u = wind speed at stack level

y & z = dispersion parameters

(2 y zu)





Figure 4.1 – Gaussian Plume Model

Dispersion Parameters

Dispersion parameters y and z for open country conditions (Briggs, 1974) are used, as the

project is located on in a rural area. Atmospheric dispersion coefficients vary with

downwind distance (x) from emission sources for different atmospheric stability

conditions. (CPCB – PROBES/70/1997-98).

Table 4.1 - Dispersion parameters as per stability class

Stability Class y

z

A 0.22x(1+0.0001x)-.5 0.20x

B 0.16x(1+0.0001x)-.5 0.12x

C 0.11x(1+0.0001x)-.5 0.08x(1+0.0002x).5

D 0.08x(1+0.0001x)-.5 0.06(1+0.0015x).5

E 0.06x(1+0.0001x)-.5 0.03x(1+0.0003x)-1

F 0.04x(1+0.0001x)-.5 0.16x(1+0.0003x)-1





Plume Rise

Plume rise h has been determined according to Brigg’s formula (CPCB guideline)

h = 21.425 F3 4 for F<55

Us

h = 38.71 F3 5 for F>55

Us

F = g VsD2(Ts-Ta)/4Ts

Where

Us = wind speed at stack level (m/s)

Vs = stack gas velocity (m/s)

Ts = stack gas temperature (0K)

Ta = ambient temperature (0K)

F = Buoyancy flux parameter (m4/s3)

h = Plume rise (m)

D = Diameter of the stack (m)

g = acceleration due to gravity, 9.807 (m/s2)

4.3.1.1.2 CALINE 4 model

The California Line Source Dispersion Model, CALINE4 (1989), uses traffic emissions, site

geometry and meteorology to predict air pollutant concentrations within 500 meters of the

roadways. Predictions can be made for carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide and suspended

particles. Options for modeling near intersections, parking lots, elevated or depressed

freeways, and within canyons are given. CALINE4 is last in series of line source air quality

model developed by California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS). It is based on

Gaussian diffusion equation and employs mixing zone concept to characterize pollutant

dispersion over the roadway. CALINE4 divides an individual link into series of elements

from which incremental concentrations are computed and summed. Each element is

modeled as an "equivalent" finite line source (FLS) positioned normal to the wind direction

and centered at the element midpoint. Element size increases with distance from the

receptor to improve computational efficiency. Incremental downwind concentrations are





computed using the crosswind Gaussian formulation for a line source of finite length:

.

Where q is the lineal source strength, u is the wind speed, and , is the horizontal and

vertical Gaussian dispersion parameters, and y1 and y2 are the FLS endpoint y-coordinates.

CALINE 4 treats the region directly over the highway as a zone of uniform emissions and

turbulence This “mixing zone” is defined as the region over the traveled way plus 3m

(approximately two vehicle widths) on either side. The additional width accounts for the

initial horizontal dispersion imparted to pollutants by the vehicle wake. Within the mixing

zone, the mechanical turbulence created by moving vehicles and the thermal turbulence

created by hot vehicle exhaust are treated as significant dispersive mechanisms. Both

ISCST3 and CALINE 4 models are based on Gaussian equations. The comparative analysis of

both models is given in Table 2.

Table 4.2 - Comparative analysis between ISCST3 and CALINE 4 model

Features ISCST 3 CALINE -4

Type of sources Point, area, line and volume

sources

Line Source

Plume rise Uses Briggs equations with

stack-top wind speed and

vertical temperature gradient

Met data input Surface level of met data Surface level

Profiling Met Data Only wind speed is Profiled No met data profiling

Plume Dispersion

Gaussian treatment in

horizontal and Vertical

direction

Gaussian distribution

Urban Treatment

Urban option either on or off; no

other specification available; all

sources must be modeled either

rural or urban

Four options :

Rural, Sub urban, Central

business district

Surface Characteristic

Choice of rural or Urban Rural, Sub urban, central

Business District and others





Boundary Layer

Wind speed, mixing height, and

stability class

Stability class, wind speed,

mixing height temperature.

Mixed Layer Height Holzworth scheme; uses

interpolation based upon

maximum afternoon mixing

height

Based on mixing height and

stability class

Building downwash

Combination of Huber-Snyder

and Scire- Schulman algorithms;

many discontinuities

Based on settling and

deposition velocity of

pollutants

4.3.1.2 Model Setup

4.3.1.2.1 Emission of PM10

The major sources of PM10 emission in case of sand mining project are the loading activity

at mine site (loading of material over dumpers by excavators) and the movement of vehicles

on unpaved haul roads The emission rates for these sources are given in latest USEPA’s AP-

42 guidelines.

4.3.1.2.2 Loading of Material

The sand will be loaded on dumpers using excavators. Eight excavators will be used for

loading 5715 MT of sand during the working shift of 8 hours/day. The PM10 emission rate

due to loading activity is calculated using below equation.

--- AP42 (Nov 2006)

Where,

E = Emission Factor, kg/ton

k = Particle size multiplier, 0.35 for PM10

M = Moisture Content, %

u = Mean wind speed, m/s

4.3.1.2.3 Emission of PM10 due to Transportation

The hauling of sand from the mine lease area to the end users via haul road (unpaved road)





will cause emission of particulate matters. This emission will be limited to the extent of

unpaved haul road starting from mining pit to nearest paved road connectivity. As per the

mining plan the material will be transported during the working shift only. Each day

maximum 50 dumpers (20 tonne capacity each) will make 286 trips for transporting sand

i.e max. 72 dumpers / hour. The following empirical expressions is used to estimate the

quantity in pounds (lb) of size-specific particulate emissions from an unpaved road in

industrial sites, per vehicle mile traveled (VMT)

--- AP42 (Nov 2006)

Where

k, a, b are empirical constants i.e. different for different particle size.

E = size-specific emission factor (lb/VMT)

s = surface material silt content (%)

W = mean vehicle weight (tons)

C = emission factor for 1980's vehicle fleet exhaust, brake wear and tire wear, 0.0047

lb/VMT for PM10. The source characteristics s and W are referred to as correction

parameters for adjusting the emission estimates to local conditions. The effective emission

rate after considering reduction in emission potential of haul roads due to water sprinkling

was calculated for use in CALINE4 model.

4.3.1.2.4 Emission of CO from Vehicles

The sand will be transported outside the mining area for end use. Each hour maximum 72

dumpers will be used for transportation. In order to estimate the emission of CO from these

vehicles exhaust ARAI-2007 emission factors were used in CALINE4 model. The ARAI

emission factors for CO emitting from heavy vehicles (diesel) is 3.92 gm/km or 6.32 g/mile

4.3.1.2.5 Summary of calculated Emission Rates

Table 4.3 - Emissions Rates

S. No. Activities Units Emission Rates

1. Loading g/s 0.019893

2.

Transportation on Haul Road

(PM10 Emission) g/mile/vehicle 80.28034

3. Transportation (CO Emission) g/mile/vehicle 6.32





4.3.1.3 Meteorological Data

The meteorology of the project area plays very important role in dispersion of pollutants

and buildup of pollution within the atmosphere. In the present study, one season (March

2014 – May 2014) meteorological data has been taken to find the dispersion of pollutant

concentration. The mixing height for study period, which is an important parameter to

express the dispersive potential of atmosphere, has been taken from the atlas of hourly

mixing height and assimilative capacity of atmosphere in India (S.D. Attri et al., 2008).

Windrose diagram of one season meteorological data used for modeling is shown given

below in Figure 4.2.

Figure 4.2 - Windrose Diagram

4.3.1.4 Modeling Methodology

ISCST3 Model

The ISCST3 model was used to predict the GLC of PM10 due to loading activity at mine site.

Eight excavators will be used to load 5715 tonne of sand on dumpers for further

transportation to end users. Point source resembling loading activity at mine site and

having equivalent emission rates were setup in mining lease to predict the maximum





incremental concentration of PM10 at baseline monitoring location (as shown in Figure 3).

The predicted incremental concentration PM10 was added to baseline concentration to

obtain the cumulative concentration level at baseline stations.

Figure 4.3 – ISCST3 Model Setup

CALINE4 Model

CALINE4 model was used to predict the worst case GLC of PM10 due to dumper movement

on haul road (unpaved road) between the mine site and nearest paved road. In the present





project, dumpers having 20 tonne capacity have been proposed to transport the mined sand

from mining area. The maximum number of dumpers expected to ply on road will be 72 per

hour. The model was set-up with haul road links along the mining lease and receptors at all

the AAQM locations to predict the pollutant concentration. Since CALINE4 has options to

predict only 1-hour and 8-hour pollutant concentration, the model was used to predict 1-

hour worst case GLC of pollutant which was later converted into 24-hour GLC using Turner

Equation1. The 24-hour incremental concentrations (predicted) of pollutants due to

transportation were added to baseline concentrations to obtain the cumulative

concentration levels.

4.3.2 Results

The maximum incremental concentration of PM10 wiz.14.35 ug/m3 was predicted inside

the core zone near active mining area (loading locations). These loading locations are

generally away from sensitive receptors (settlements etc.). As the distance from source

increases, the incremental concentration of PM10 drops drastically due to settling of PM10

particles under gravity. The maximum impact of loading activity at mine site is limited to

200-250 m only. The predicted maximum incremental concentration due to transportation

was found at A1 (Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Station - 1) wiz. 2.900 ug/m3.

The predicted maximum cumulative GLC of PM10 was found to be 87.066 ug/m3 at A6

(Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Station – 6); which is lower than the permissible NAAQ

standard for PM10 concentration (100µg/m3). The predicted 24 hours ground level

concentrations at baseline air quality monitoring locations are presented in Table 4 below.

The graphical representation is given in Figure 4. The predicted concentration for CO was

found to be 0.0µg/m3 owing to very less traffic to and from the mining area.





Table 4.4 – Predicted GLC of PM10 at Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations

Location

Code Location Name

Max Baseline

Conc. (µg/m3)-

March to May,

2014

October,

2014 Predicted GLC

(µg/m3) –

ISCST3 Model

Predicted GLC

(µg/m3) –

CALINE4

Model

Cumulative

GLC (µg/m3)

(March to

May, 2014

Cumulative

GLC (µg/m3)

(October,

2014

A1 Near Akbarpur Sirohi

(Mine Site-1) 80.5

84.5 0.019 2.900 83.41

87.41

A2 Faizalpur (Mine Site-

2) 84.2

89.8 0.089 2.262 86.551

92.15

A3 Nangal Chaudhari

(Mine Site-3) 83.5

85.4 0.031 2.668 86.199

88.09

A4 Mothoka 83.8 84.2 0.002 0.522 84.324 84.72

A5 Thana 83.9 80.1 0.004 0.174 84.078 80.27

A6 Mohanpur 84.9 89.8 0.078 2.088 87.066 91.95

A7 Dilpura 82.5 75.4 0.011 0.580 83.091 75.99

A8 Gohana 82.6 89.8 0.012 0.464 83.076 90.27

A9 Narnaul 83.5 85.4 0.014 0.638 84.152 86.04

A10 Amarpur Jorasi 83.8 80.2 0.009 0.464 84.273 80.67

A11 Batho ki Dhani 83.9 80.1 0.171 2.204 86.275 82.47

A12 Untoll 83.9 89.8 0.011 0.522 84.433 90.33

A13 Faizabad 82.8 84.2 0.016 0.116 82.932 84.32

A14 Mirpur 84.5 75.4 0.003 1.044 85.547 77.20





Location

Code Location Name

Max Baseline

Conc. (µg/m3)-

March to May,

2014

October,

2014 Predicted GLC

(µg/m3) –

ISCST3 Model

Predicted GLC

(µg/m3) –

CALINE4

Model

Cumulative

GLC (µg/m3)

(March to

May, 2014

Cumulative

GLC (µg/m3)

(October,

2014

A15 Shahbazpur 83.8 85.4 0.033 1.160 84.993 86.59

Figure 4.4 – Graphical representation of model results

The contour maps showing the predicted concentration levels of PM10 are presented in Figure 5 and Figure 6.

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6

Max Baseline Conc. (µg/m3) Predicted GLC (µg/m3) – ISCST3 Model

Predicted GLC (µg/m3) – CALINE4 Model Permissible Limit (µg/m3)





Figure 4.5 – Spatial distribution of predicted GLCs of PM10 due to Mining





Figure 4.6 – Spatial distribution of PM10 GLC due to transportation

4.3.3 Conclusion

From the results of ISCST3 and CALINE4 models, it is concluded that the maximum

cumulative concentrations of PM10 both due to mining activities and transportation are

expected to be within the prescribed standards for PM10.

The maximum impact of incremental concentration of PM10 due to loading activity at mine

site is confined to limited distance (200-250m) only. Beyond that distance the





concentration of PM10 due to mining activities is expected to be lower due to settlement of

PM10 particles over short distances. The same is confirmed by the low predicted

concentration levels of PM10 at ambient air quality stations (Table 4).

The incremental concentration due to transportation is limited to the length of unpaved

haul road from the mining lease area until nearest paved roads.

The concentration of CO due to vehicle exhaust is negligible due to small number of vehicles

plying on haul road. The concentrations of SOx and NOx generated from mining area are

expected to be low due to absence of any major source.

The predicted concentrations are due to proposed sand mine only and higher pollutant

concentrations may be observed in the study area due to simultaneous operations of other

mines / anthropogenic activities, data for which is not available.

The overall impact on air quality due to proposed mining project is expected to be low

extending to close vicinity of mining lease area and in proximity of unpaved haul roads only.

4.3.4 Mitigation Measures

The proposed mining operations are not anticipated to raise the concentration of the

pollutants beyond prescribed limits. However, the following measures are suggested

mitigate any harmful impacts of pollutants -

Plantation of trees along haul roads to help to reduce the impact of dust in the nearby

villages;

Planning transportation routes of mined material so as to reach the nearest paved roads by

shortest route. (minimize transportation over unpaved road);

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

excavations and loading points;

Regular water sprinkling on unpaved roads to avoid dust generation during transportation;

Transportation of material shall be carried out during day time only;

The speed of dumpers plying on the haul road should limited to avoid generation of dust;

Haul road shall be covered with gravels; and

Covering of material during transportation on dumpers to prevent spillage of sand from the

dumpers. The dumpers shall be covered by tarpaulin. Overloading shall be avoided.

4.4 Prediction of Impacts Due to Noise





The sound pressure level generated by noise source decreases with increasing distance from

the source due to wave divergence. The main sources of noise in the mine are as follows:

Transportation vehicles

Loading & unloading of minerals.

4.4.1 Prediction of Impacts on the Community

Day & night sound pressure levels are often used to describe the community noise exposure. All the

necessary precautions and control measures will be taken up in the proposed mining activity;

hence the impact of noise would be insignificant.

4.4.2 Proposed Mitigation Measures

Periodical monitoring of ambient noise will be done as per CPCB guidelines.

No other equipments except the Transportation vehicles and Excavator for loading will be

allowed.

Noise generated by these equipments shall be intermittent and does not cause much

adverse impact.

Proper maintenance of all equipments/machines will be carried out which help in

reducing noise during operations.

Plantation will be taken up along the approach roads and side. The plantation minimizes

propagation of noise and also arrests dust.

4.5 PREDICTION OF IMPACTS ON WATER ENVIRONMENT

4.5.1 Waste Water Generation

There will be no waste water generation from the proposed mining activity. There will be only

sanitary waste water generation that will be treated in septic tanks and will be used for

plantation purpose.

4.5.2 Impact on surrounding water bodies: (ToR #26)

4.5.2.1 Impact on Surface water Quality

The flow of surface/ground water (sub surface flow) is following the trend of topography, which

is in the South to North direction. There is no proposal of any stream modification/diversion.

(ToR#26)

The River Krishnawati flows from SW to NE which originates from the hills of Sikar district of

Rajasthan state. There is no flow of water in the river bed in post monsoon period. During dry

period the sand is excavated which gets replenished during rainy period.





No waste water will be generated from the proposed mining project. Only waste water generation

will be sanitary waste water, which will be treated in septic tanks and will be reused for

plantation. Hence no waste water is discharged outside the ML area. The river on which mining is

proposed is a seasonal river and flows only during monsoon months. There will be no mining

activity during rainy season, hence there will be no impact on water quality of surface water

bodies. Hence, there will be no impact on aquatic fauna and planktons of the area. (ToR#45).

Hence there will be no impact on surface water due to mining operations.

4.5.2.2 Impact on Ground water Quality (ToR #25 &27)

The Sand mining will be up to the depth of 3 m. The ground water table is at the depth of about 45-

50 meters below the ground level. Hence there will not be any intersection of ground water table in

the proposed mining operation. Thus the mine operation will not affect the hydrological conditions

of the area.

Figure 4.7: Impact of Mining on Water Level

4.6 PREDICTION OF IMPACT ON THE LAND ENVIRONMENT

The project area does not consist of any forest land so there is no change in land use pattern of the

area. The land which will be diverted for mining in future is comprised of only barren land. It does

not consist of any human habitations. The land of the project site is about 100% barren lands and it

is considered unproductive by the community.





4.6.1 Anticipated Impacts of the Proposed Mining Project

If the mining is not carried out in a systematic manner by leaving sufficient safety barriers from

bank then it may disturb the river flow/course.

Stacking of unwanted material including mineral or spillage (if any) on the bank side of the

river will hinder the flow of water in monsoon season, raise water level upstream, which may

lead to bank cutting or flouting.

Deviation from planned mining procedures can lead to river channel shifting as well as

degradation of surrounding land, causing loss of properties and degradation of landscape.

Mining within a river bed may have some impact on the stream’s physical characteristics, such

as channel geometry, bed elevation in stream roughness of the bed, flow velocity, discharge

capacity, sediment transportation capacity etc.

Alteration or modification of the above attributes may cause noticeable hazardous impact on

ecological equilibrium of riverine regime.


No adverse impact is anticipated on land use of buffer zone due to the present mining operations,

as all the related activities are confined to the core zone.

Mineral will be mined out in central position of stream and sufficient safety barrier say 7.5 m

of width will be left towards bank side. So that the river flow/course will not get disturbed.

Mining of minerals will be started from dip side towards rise at the centre and also laterally in

3 meter slice so that the river course will not get affected. Unwanted material or spillage (if

any) will not be stacked by the side of the excavation voids created. This is to be done so,

because it will otherwise hinder the flow of water in monsoon season.

Mining is to done leaving safety barrier on both sides and maximum barrier should be on

concave side of river preferably the flow channel (excavation void created) should be kept

straight so as to help avoid erosion as side cutting.

4.7 PREDICTION OF IMPACTS ON SOIL ENVIRONMENT

No major impact on soil of the study area is envisaged due to mining activities as there are no

waste water, heavy metal, stack emissions and fugitive emission shall remain confined locally

within working area and emission at haul roads will be controlled by water sprinkling and

plantation.


There is no waste water & toxic water will be generated.





Vegetation will be done on uncovered soil.

4.8 PREDICTION OF IMPACTS ON TOPOGRAPHY & DRAINAGE PATTERN

The mining activities will be done in a systematic manner by maintaining the road

infrastructure and vehicle transport which will be protective measure for preserving the

topography and drainage in the area.

The proposed mining activities are not likely to impact the any surface area, topography or

drainage within the study area.

4.8.1 Proposed Mitigation Topography & Drainage Pattern

Change in the topography is negligible.

Drainage pattern will be followed.

4.9 PREDICTION OF IMPACTS ON HUMAN BEINGS & CROPS

Sprinkling of water on haulage roads, regular compaction and gradation of haulage roads, good

housekeeping practices, greenbelt development will help in mitigating the fugitive dust emissions

due to mining operations. Net resultant ground level concentrations of PM10 due to the operation of

this mine are well within the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).

There will be no wastewater generation from the mining operations. Sanitary wastewater will be

treated in septic tank and will be reused in plantation. There is no solid waste generation from the

proposed mining project. All these measures will be implemented and operated to comply with the

MOEF/CPCB/APPCB norms. Hence there will not be any adverse impact on human beings, crops

due to operation this mine.

4.10 PREDICTION OF IMPACTS ON BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT

Prediction of impacts is based both on the direct and indirect, short term and long term and

irreversible impacts that are most likely to occur owing to proposed mining activity during its

establishment and operation. The ecological factors that are considered most significant as far as

the impact on flora and fauna are as follows:

Reduction in species diversity.

Habitat loss or fragmentation.

Additional risk or threat to the rare or endangered or endemic or threatened (REET)

species.

Impairment of ecological functions as disruption of food chains, decline in species

population, alterations in predator-prey relationships.

The ML area does not involve any forest land. There will be no cutting of trees during the





operational phase of the Mine. There are no REET species in the Core area as reported during the

biological study conducted during the baseline study. No Schedule I &II species are reported from

the core and buffer zone of the ML area. There are no Biosphere Reserves or National Parks or

other Ecologically sensitive area in the core and buffer zone. The fauna in the vicinity of the mine

is restricted to few common species. There will be no impact on fauna due to this mining project.

There will be no reduction in species diversity, no fragmentation of habitat and no disruption of

ecological functions and ecosystem services.

The proposed mining will not pose any additional risk or threat to the rare or endangered or

endemic or threatened species.

4.11 PREDICTION OF IMPACTS ON SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

The impact of mining on socio-economic scenario has both the facets. Being a commercial

activity it provides opportunity for both direct and in-direct employment.

No human settlements will be disturbed due to proposed mining

There will be no impact on the cropping pattern and crop productivity in the buffer zone

due to mining activities.

The various indirect employment opportunities have also been generated. Several persons

of the neighboring villages have been benefited with contract works, employment through

contractors, running of jeeps, trucks, tractors and buses on hire, different kind of shops and

transport related business avenues.

All personnel in work sites shall have protective gears like helmets, boots etc. so that

injuries to personnel are minimized.

Improvement of infrastructure & transportation.

Improvement of health care and education facility.

The mining of Sand is likely to increase the per capita income of local people by which the

socio-economic status of the people will be improved.

The local people have been provided with either direct employments or indirect

employment such as business, contract works and development work like roads, etc. and

other welfare amenities such as medical facilities, conveyance, free education, drinking

water supply etc.

4.12 PREDICTION OF IMPACTS DUE TO SOLID WASTE/ OVERDUMPS (ToR #9)

There is no solid waste generation.

Mining will be restricted to river bed only, where there is no top soil, hence stacking &

utilization of top soil is not envisaged.





There will be no overburden dumps inside or outside the mine lease area.

4.13 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (ToR#33)

4.13.1 Anticipated Impacts of proposed Sand Mining Project

The collection of minor mineral from the river bed does not cause any major occupational ill

effects.

Except dust generation, there is no source which can show a probability for health related

diseases. Regular water sprinkling will be done and Dust masks will be provided to the

workers.


All workers will be subjected to medical examination as per Mines Rule 1955 both at time of

appointment and at least once in a year. Medical camps will be organized for this activity.

Insurance of all employees as per the rules will be carried out.

Dust masks will be provided as additional personal protection equipment (helmet & Safety

Shoes) to the workers working in the dust prone area.

Workers are informed, kept aware and trained about occupational health hazards, due to

such activities and preventive measures.

• Pre- placement health checkup will be made mandatory and periodic heath checkup will be

done quarterly. Pre-placement will include following tests:

Plan of evaluation of health of workers.

Chest X-rays

Audiometry

ECG

Haemogram

Urine Routine

Complete Physical Examination

• Medical records of each employee will be maintained separately and will be updated as

required.

• All OHS equipment’s will be outsourced

• Enforcement of usage of Personal Protective Devices.

• Regular Work Environment Monitoring.

• Air emission control systems such as water sprinklers, greenbelt development.

A capital Budget of Rs 2.0 lakhs for health check up and 3.0 lakhs for insurance cover are

proposed in EMP.





4.14 Plantation/ Afforestation Program

The plan of plantation program for 5 years duration has been prepared as shown in Table 4.5. As

many as 5000 plants will be planted during 5 years at the annual rate of 1000 plants. About 200

plants are likely to die each year for which additional plants will be planted.

Table 4.5: Schedule of Plantation for the Five Year

S N Year of

Plantation

No. of

Sapling

Assumed

survival (80%)

Species Place of plantation

1 I Yr. 1000 800 Neem, Pipal,

babul, Shisham,

sirish, Gulmohar,

Mango

Along the roads in

school and public

building and other

social forestry

programme in

consultation with the

Local Authorities and

Forest Department.

2 II Yr. 1000 800

3 III Yr. 1000 800

4 IV Yr. 1000 800

5 V Yr. 1000 800

Total 5,000 4,000


4.15 Mine Closure Plan

4.15.1 General

Mine closure plan is one of the most important requirements in the environment management of

mining projects. It also facilitates a periodically monitoring mechanism. The mine closure plan

covers technical, environmental, social, legal and financial aspects dealing with progressive and

post closure activities. The closure operation is a continuous series of activities right from the

commencement to decommissioning of the project. Therefore, progressive mine closure plan is

specifically included in the mining plan, which is to be reviewed every five years in the scheme of

mining. As progressive mine closure is a continuous series of activities, it is obvious that the

proposals of scientific mining have included most of the activities to be included in the closure

plan. The primary aim is to ensure that the following broad objectives along with the

abandonment of the mine can be successfully achieved:

• Creation of a productive and sustainable after-use for the site, acceptable to mine owners,

regulatory agencies, and most importantly to the community.

• Protection of public health and safety of the surrounding habitation





• Minimization of environmental damage

• Conservation of valuable attributes and aesthetics

• Counter balancing the adverse socio-economic impacts.

4.14.2 Salient Features of Mining Closure

The salient features of the mine closure plan as proposed in the mining plan submitted are;

The existing land use pattern is river bed. The breakup of the land is as given below in table

no.4.6.

Table 4.6: Land Use pattern of mining lease area at various phases

S.No. Particulars Present land use

(ha) (Pre

Operational)

At the end of 5th

year (ha)

1 Pit area 0.00 160.0

2 Dump area 0.00 0.00

3 Safety

Zone

Bridge & anicuts

roads, 7.5 m lease

boundary, 25% of

restricted area of

river banks etc

103.45 103.45

4 Infrastructures (Office, Temp.

shelter etc)

0.00 0.50*

5 Mineral Storage 0.00 0.00

6 Plantation ( In restricted area) 0.00 30.00*

7 Area available for

mining/naturally reclaimed area

261.09 101.09

Total Area 364.54 364.54


Note: ‘*’ area is under safety zone so not added separately.

4.15.3 Reason for Closure

The progressive mine closure plan has been prepared in compliance of Haryana Minor Mineral





Concession Rules 2012 under MMCR 1986. No immediate closure is planned as sufficient reserves

are available to carry on the activities. There is market potential in domestic demands.

4.15.4 Statutory Obligations

The lessee is bound to submit the Progressive mine closure plan either with Mining plan or

Scheme of Mining.

Lessee is bound to follow the terms and conditions as will be stipulated in the lease deed.

In addition to it the rules pertaining to the Protection of Environment i.e. Environment Act.

Environment Rules and other associated rules for the protection of environment will have to be

followed. During the course of mining the rules stipulated in Mines Act, Mines rules Metalliferous

Mines regulation 1961 and RMMCR 1986 will be followed. All other rules pertaining to the mining

existing at that time will be followed during the course of mining activities.

4.15.5 Progressive Mine Closure Plan Preparations

Name, address and registration number of the recognized persons who prepared the progressive

mine closure plan and address of the executing agency who is involved in the preparation of

progressive mine closure plan

4.15.6 Mined Out Land

This area is fresh applied area so mining activities will take place subsequently that is after the

registration of lease then only this can be taken out. By proposed mine planning, the limits of pits

average 3m depth at the end of Ninth year.

4.15.7 Water Quality Management

The area constitutes almost alluvial plain without any conspicuous topographical features and

forms a part of the vast plain. The elevation of the area above mean sea level ranges from

330.20m.amsl in the south to 309m. amsl in the north with an average elevation of 320m.amsl.

the general slope of the area is north wards.

There is no flow of water in river bed in post monsoon period. Area is having 499 mm rainfall in a

year. During rainy season, catchment water flows in the river. During dry period the sand is

excavated which gets replenished to some extent during this period. No mining activities will be

carried out during rainy season when there is water flowing in the working area.

There will be no intersection of water table as working will be carried out upto 3.0 m depth only





from surface of river bed and 9.0 m in agriculture area while the water level is 45-50 m below the

surface.

4.15.8 Air Quality Management

The proposed mining method is not likely to produce much of dust and fugitive emissions to

cause damage to ambient air quality of the area.

Proper mitigation measures like water sprinkling on haul roads will be adopted to control

dust emissions.

Workers will be provided with PPE like face mask, ear plug/muffs.

Plantation will be carried out along approach roads & mine premises.

It shall be ensured that all transportation vehicles carry a valid PUC certificate.

4.15.9 Waste Management

As stated in mining method, there will be no OB/waste generation and there will not be any

OB/waste dumps.

4.15.10 Top Soil Management

No top soil is there in river bed mining. Therefore there will be no need to manage the top soil.

4.15.11 Infrastructure

The infrastructure facilities like site office, first-aid station, rest shelter/store, drinking water etc

will be established.

4.15.12 Disposal of Mining Machinery

Machinery is proposed on hire basis. Hence no de-commissioning of mining machinery is

proposed.

4.16 Safety & Security

Safety measures to be implemented to prevent access to excavations area by un-authorized

persons as per Mines Act 1952, M.M.R. 1961.

i. Safety measures will be implemented as per Mines Act 1952, MMR 1961, Mines Rules

1955.

ii. Provision of MMR 1961 shall be followed strictly and all roads shall be 10 m wide and

have a gradient of not more than 1 in 20.

iii. Excavation will be 3 m in river bed and 9 m outside the river bed.





iv. Width of bench will be kept around 20.0 m for ease of operations and provide

sufficient room for the movement of equipments.

v. Protective equipment like dust masks, ear plugs / muffs and other equipments shall

be provided for use by the work persons.

vi. Notice giving warning to prevent inadvertent entry of persons shall be displayed at all

conspicuous places and in particular near mine entries.

vii. Danger signs shall be displayed near the excavations.

viii. Security guards will be posted.

ix. In the event of temporary closer, approaches will be fenced off and notice displayed.

4.17 Disaster Management and Risk Assessment

This should deal with action plan for high risk accidents like landslides, subsidence, flood,

inundation in underground mines, fire, seismic activities, tailing dam failures etc and emergency

plan proposed for quick evacuation, ameliorative measures to be taken etc. the capability of

lessee to meet such eventualities and the assistance to be required from the local authorities

should be described.

The shallow depth of activities in river bed mining will not involve any high risk accident

due to side falls/collapse.

The complete mining operation will be carried out under the Management and control of

experienced and qualified Mines Manager having Certificate of Competency to manage the

mines granted by DGMS.

All the provisions of mines Act 1952, MMR 1961 and Mines Rules 1955, RMMCR 1986 and

other laws applicable to mine will strictly be compiled with.

During heavy rainfall the mining activities will be closed.

All persons in supervisory capacity will be provided with proper communication facilities.

Competent persons will be provided FIRST AID kits which they will always carry.

4.18 Care and Maintenance during Temporary Discontinuance

In case of any temporary discontinuance due to court order or due to statutory requirement or

any other unforeseen circumstance following measures shall be taken for care, maintenance and

monitoring of conditions.

Notice of temporary discontinuance of work in mine shall be given to the DGMS as per the

MMR 1961.





All the mining machinery shall be shifted to a safe place.

Entrance to the mine or part of the mine, to be discontinued shall be fenced off. Fencing

shall be as per the circular 11/1959 from DGMS.

Security guards will be posted for the safety and to prevent any unauthorized entry to the

area.

Carry out regular maintenance of the facilities/area detailed below in such a way as would

have been done as if the mines were operation:

Mine roads and approach roads,

Fencing on approach roads,

Checking and maintenance of machines and equipments,

Drinking water arrangements,

Mine office, first aid stations etc.

Competent persons shall inspect the area regularly

Air, water and other environmental monitoring shall be carried out as per CPCB and IBM

guidelines.

Care and upkeep of plantation shall be carried out on regular basis.

Status of the working and status monitoring for re-opening of the mines shall be discussed

daily.

In case of discontinuance due to any natural calamities/abnormal conditions, mining operation will

be restarted as early as possible after completing rescue work, restoring safety and security, repairs

of road etc.

Economic Repercussions of closure of mine and manpower retrenchments

Lease area will be granted for a period of 9 years only. As per the production programme envisaged,

at the end of lease period, still sufficient un-worked area would be left available for continuing

production activities further. Hence, no closure is planned. There will be no effect on the man

power as the persons belong to nearby villages and will have an option either to be available for

employment for the next contract/lease or do the agriculture in their fields.

4.19 Time Scheduling For Abandonment

The lease area has enormous potential for continuance of operations even after the expiry of the

awarded period. The details of time schedule of all abandonment will be given at the time of final

closer plan. Mining activities are confined to river bed. Partial replenishment of the sand being

removed from the river bed is a natural process particularly during monsoon period.





4.20 Abandonment Cost

As at present mining is not going to be closed so abandonment cost could not be assessed. However

based on the progressive mine closure activities during the plan period, cost is assessed as given

below:

Table 4.7: Abandonment Cost

ACTIVITY YEAR RATE AMOUNT

(in

lakhs)

First Second Third Fourth Fifth

Plantation

(in no.)

5000 5000 5000 5000 5000 @ 10 Rs per

sapling+20

Rs

maintenance

cost

7.50

Plantation

(cost in Rs.)

1,50,000 1,50,000 1,50,000 1,50,000 1,50,000

Wire fencing

(meter)

500 500 500 500 500 @ of 100 Rs

per meter

2.50

Wire fencing

cost

50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000

4.21 Financial Assurance

Total 160.00 ha area will be put in use up to the end of the plan period. Details of area put in use

as given below (As per circular No. 4/2006 issued by CCOM, Nagpur).

Following table has been considered for calculation for financial assurance.

Table 4.8: Calculation for Financial Assurance

S.

No.

Item Area

put on

use at

start

of plan

(Ha)

(A)

Requirement

at the end of

plan period

(Ha)

Total

area

put to

use

(Ha)

(B)

Area

considered as

fully

reclaimed &

rehabilitation

(Ha) (C)

Net area

considered

for

calculation

(Ha) D=(B-

C)

1. Area to be excavated 0.0 160.00 160.0 0.0 160.0

2. Storage for topsoil 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0





3. Overburden/dumps 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

4. Mineral storage 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

5. Infrastructure(Workshop,

Adm. Building & Road)

0.0 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.0

6. Green belt 0.0 25.00 25.0 25.0 0.0

7. Tailing pond 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

8. Effluent treatment plant 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

9. Mineral separation [plant 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

10. Township area 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

11. Others to specify 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Total 0.0 185.5 185.5 25.5 160

Total 160.00 ha area will be put in use. Against this mined out area the total financial assurance @

15000/- per ha comes out to Rs. 3,00,000/- which will be deposited in the form of surety

bond/bank guarantee.





CHAPTER: 5

ENVIRONMENTAL MONIROTING PROGRAM

5.0 Introduction

Environmental Monitoring will be taken up for various environmental components as per

conditions stipulated in Environmental Clearance Letter issued by MoEF & Consent to Operate

issued by the State Pollution Control Board. Compliance of same will be submitted to respective

authorities on regular basis.

5.1 Environmental Management Cell (TOR#5)

In order to maintain the environmental quality within the stipulated standards, regular monitoring

of various environmental components is necessary which will complied as per conditions. For this

the lessee M/s Om Minerals Singh has taken decision to formulate an Environment Policy of the

mine and constitute an Environmental Management Cell and committed to operate the proposed

mine with the objectives mentioned in approved Environment Policy. (Copy of approved

Environmental Policy attached as Annexure XI).

5.2 Hierarchy to implement Environment Policy

An EHS Manager will be appointed to look after all environmental issues and ensure compliance

with Environmental Clearance conditions/SPCB norms. An Assistant Manager (Environment) will

be appointed under the EHS Manager. EHS Manager will report to the Lessee directly and discuss

the non-compliance if so any. An immediate solution will be arrived to ensure compliance with

norms.





Figure 5.1: Hierarchy of Environment System for Dealing Environmental Issues

5.3 Responsibilities for Environmental Management Cell (EMC)

The responsibilities of the EMC include the following:

Environmental Monitoring of the surrounding area

Developing the green belt/Plantation

Ensuring minimal use of water

Proper implementation of pollution control measures

Access the risk area

5.4 Monitoring Schedule

Regular Monitoring of all the environmental parameters viz, air, water, noise and soil as per the formulated

program based on CPCB and MoEF guidelines will be carried out every year in order to detect any changes

from the baseline status.

Post project monitoring will be carried out as per conditions stipulated in environmental clearance

letter issued by MoEF, consent issued by SPCB as well as according to CPCB guidelines. The lease area

is considered as core zone and the area lying within 10 km radius from the lease boundary is





considered as buffer zone where some impacts may be observed on physical and biological

environment. In the buffer zone slight impact may be observed and that too is occasional.

Table 5.2: Post Project Monitoring

S. NO. DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY OF MONITORING

1. Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Quarterly/ Half Yearly

2. Water level & Quality Monitoring Quarterly/ Half Yearly

3. Noise Level Monitoring Quarterly/ Half Yearly

4. Soil Quality Monitoring Yearly

5. Medical Check-up Half Yearly/Yearly

The following table is showing details of Post Project Monitoring program





Table 5.3: Details of Post Project Monitoring

Attributes Sampling Measurement Method Test Procedure

A. Air Environment Network Frequency

Meteorology Wind speed Wind direction Dry bulb temperature Wet bulb temperature Relative humidity Rainfall

Minimum 1 site in the project impact area

Regularly in one season by Weather Monitoring Station

Mechanical/ automatic weather station

-

Pollutants PM10

15 locations in the project impact area (Minimum 2 locations in upwind side, more sites in downwind side / impact zone)

Revised National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) vide MoEF circular, dated 16.11.2009

Gravimetric method -

SO2 EPA Modified West & Geake method

Absorption in Potassium Tetra Chloromercurate followed by Colorimetric estimation using P-Rosaniline hydrochloride and Formaldehyde (IS: 5182 Part - II).

NO2 Arsenite modified Jacob & Hochheiser

Absorption in dill NaOH and then estimated colorimetrically with sulphanilamide and N (I-Nepthyle) Ethylene diamine Dihydrochloride and Hydrogen Peroxide (CPCB Method).

B. Water Environment

pH, Turbidity, Colour, Odour, Taste, TDS, Total Hardness, Calcium hardness, Magnesium hardness, Chloride, Fluoride, Sulphate, Nitrates, Alkalinity, Iron, Copper, Manganese, Mercury, Cadmium, Selenium, Arsenic, Cyanide, Lead, Zinc, Chromium, Aluminum, Boron, Phenolic compounds

Set of grab samples during pre and post-monsoon for ground and surface water for 10 km distance

Diurnal and Season wise As per IS 10500- Samples for water quality should be collected and analyzed as per : IS : 2488 (Part 1-5) methods for sampling and testing of Industrial effluents Standard methods for examination of water and wastewater analysis published by American Public Health Association.

C. Noise





Noise levels at Day & night time -Leq dB (A)

Mine Boundary, High noise generating areas within the lease

Quarterly / Half yearly As per CPCB norms As per CPCB norms

D. Soil

pH, Bulk Density, Soil texture, Nitrogen, Available Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Electrical Conductivity, Organic Matter, Chloride

10 locations in the project impact area

Yearly/half yearly As per USDA Method As per USDA Method

E. Socioeconomic Status

Network Frequency Measurement Method Test Procedure

Demographic structure Infrastructure resource base Economic resource base Health status: Morbidity pattern Cultural and aesthetic attributes Education

Socio-economic survey is based on proportionate, stratified and random sampling method

Minimum for two phases of the project

Primary data collection through questionnaire

Secondary data from census records, statistical hard books, topo sheets, health records and relevant official records available with Govt. agencies





5.5 Locations of Monitoring Stations

The location of the monitoring stations was selected on the basis of prevailing micro

meteorological conditions of the area like; wind direction & wind speed, relative humidity,

temperature, 15 AAQM stations was selected (including minimum 6 locations in upwind side,

more sites in downwind side / impact zone) to assess ambient air quality of the area. Noise level

monitoring will be carried out on lease boundary & in high noise generating area within the lease.

Water & soil monitoring locations will be decided on the basis of general slope of the area &

drainage pattern. Locations for the post project monitoring shall be as under-

Table5.4: Locations for the post project monitoring

S. No. Description Location

1. Ambient Air Quality Lease area, Villages in down wind direction from the Lease Boundary

3. Noise Level Monitoring Lease Boundary, High noise generating areas within the lease boundary

4. Water Level & Quality Nearby Surface & Ground water sources

Reporting Schedule during Operation of Mine

After completion of analysis, copies of all the analysis reports will be sent to MoEF Regional Office

and SPCB. Copies of the reports will be maintained in the office and will be made available to the

concerned inspecting authorities.

Table5.5: Compliance for Environmental Clearance

S.No Applicable Law/Act/Rules Project Proponent doable

1. Environmental Protection Act 1986 EC to be procured

2. Air ( Prevention & Control) Act 1981 NOC/CTO to be procured

3. Water( Prevention & Control) Act 1974 NOC/CTO to be procured

4. Water Cess Act 1977 Yearly Cess to be paid

5. Noise Pollution (Regulation & Control)

Rules 2000

Noise monitoring to be carried out as

per CPCB norms & standard to be met.

6. CPCB emission standards for DG sets Stack height as per CPCB rules to be

provided & acoustic enclosure is

compulsory, if the DG sets is used at

site.





7. Effluent discharge standards by CPCB Treated effluent sewage shall meet

discharge standard

8. Hazardous waste (Handling &

Management) 1989

DG set waste oil is only hazardous

waste authentic shall be procured, if DG

sets is used at site or for Temporary

shelter

5.6 Detailed Budget (TOR#39)

Capital cost of the project is Rs. 75 Lakh.

Cost for Environmental Protection Measures are as: 20.50 Lakh

Cost for Socio Economic Measures is Rs 20 Lakh (As per demand)

The lessee has already allocated 5.0 lacs for Monitoring measures. The break up is given below:

Following provisions are proposed to be taken for improving, control and monitoring of

environment protection measures.

Table 5.6 BUDGET ALLOCATION

S. No. Particulars Amount (In Lacs/Annum)

1. Pollution monitoring-Air, Water, Noise 2.0

2. Pollution monitoring- Water sprinkling 3.0

3. Wire fencing at plantation sites 2.5

4. Plantation including maintenance 2.5

5. Rainwater harvesting 5.0

6. Haul road and other roads repair & maintenance 3.5

7. Pre-monsoon and Post-monsoon survey for sedimentation in the river bed

2.0

Total 20.50





CHAPTER-7

PROJECT BENEFITS

7.0 Introduction

Sand mine at Tehsil Narnaul District Mahendergarh is very much conscious of their obligations to

society at large. The management will help in overall development of the area. The project has lot of

positive factors for development & growth of local peoples.

7.1 Improvement in Social Infrastructure

The mining in the area will create rural employment. It has been observed that conditions of the

villages around mining areas are better than that of distant villages. The mining activity in the region

will have positive impact on the social economic condition of the area by way of providing

employment to the local in-habitants; wages paid to them will increase the per capita income,

housing, education, medical and transportation facilities, economic status, health and agriculture.

A detailed programme for socio economic development of the area has been framed. The salient

features of the programme are as follows-

i) Social welfare programme like provision of medical facilities educational facilities, water supply

for the employees as well as for nearby villagers will be taken.

ii) A well laid plan for employment of the local people has been prepared by giving priority to local

people.

iii) Supplementing Govt. efforts in health monitoring camps, social welfare and various awareness

programs among the rural population.

iv) Assisting social forestry programme.

v) Adoption of villages for general development.

vi) Supply of water to village nearby villages.

vii) Development of facilities within villages like roads, etc.

Other than this M/s Om Minerals proposes to incur approx. Rs.20 lacs per annum towards Corporate

Social Responsibility. The major activities shall be:

Table 7.1: Proposed Budget for Activities under Corporate Social Responsibility

S.No. Description Amount (in lacs)

1. Health check up camps 2.0

2. Surveillance programme of the workers 1.0

3. Insurance cover of workers 3.0

4. Assistance to ocal schools, scholarship to students 2.5

5. Sanitation and drinking water facilities 5.0





6. Vocational training to persons for income generation 1.5

7. Assistance to self help groups 5.0

Total 20.00

7.2 Green Belt Development

7.2.1 Plantation

Native plants like Neem, Peepal, Mango, Shisham, Sirish, Babool, Gulmohar and other local

species will be planted.

A suitable combination of trees that can grow fast and also have good leaf cover shall be adopted to

develop the green belt. It is proposed to plant 5,000 per annum no’s of native species along with some

fruit bearing and medicinal trees during the mining plan period.

7.2.2 Post Plantation Care

The survival rate is expected 80 % therefore the sapling/plants which dies will be replaced in

addition to the plants proposed above.

Post plantation care is essential for growth of vegetation. Green belt development / Plantation will be

taken up in the vicinity of river banks, along the approach roads, around Govt. building, schools.

Table 7.2: Greenbelt Programme

Year Saplings to be

planted

Survival 80% Area covered

yearly in ha

Species Place of

Plantation

I 5000 4000 5.0 Neem, Peepal,

Khejri, Mango,

Shisham,

Sirish, Babool,

Gulmohar

Along the

River banks, in

areas

restricted for

mining, roads,

in schools and

public building

and other

social forestry

programme.

II 5000 4000 5.0

III 5000 4000 5.0

IV 5000 4000 5.0

V 5000 4000 5.0

Total 25,000 20,000 25.00

7.3 Employment potential

The mining activity in the lease area will involve contractual labor. About 80 persons will be engaged

in extraction of Sand, loading of material into tractor trolleys and tipper trucks. The details are

mentioned in Chapter 2, Section 2.7.2.





7.5 Conclusion

The management will recruit the semi-skilled & unskilled workers from the nearby villages. The

project activity and the management will definitely support the local Panchayat and provide other

form of assistance for the development of public amenities in this region. The company management

will contribute to the local schools, dispensaries for the welfare of the villagers.

Green belt development/plantation will be taken up in the mine premises, along the approach roads,

around Govt. buildings, schools.





CHAPTER-8

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

8.1 Introduction (TOR#36)

The mine development in the ML area needs to be intertwined with judicious utilization of 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

physicochemical and biological processes.

The Environment 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

dust & 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.

For attaining the desired objective of good environmental quality in the study area, several

management strategies in different phases will be proposed and evaluated.

Planned improvements including additional control measures

Fugitive dust reduction on roads and internal roads during transport of sand

Figure 8.1: Flow Chart of EMP

This section discusses the management plan for mitigation/abatement impacts and 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. Environmental Management plan giving the environmental protection measures at

mine to meet the stipulated norms of IBM/MOEF are detailed below.





The lessee has already allocated 20.50 Lakh for EMP measures. The break up is given below:

Table -8.1: Break up of Environment Management Plan

S. No. Particulars Amount (in lacs)








2.0

Total 20.50

8.2 Land Environment

Deviation from planned mining procedure can lead to soil erosion/cutting and thereby degradation of

land, causing loss of properties and degradation surrounding of landscape. Thus for environmental

friendly major mining the following control/abatement measures will be followed:

Mineral will be mined out from river bed and sufficient safety barrier should be taken during

mining.

Land use plan of mine lease area should be prepared to encompass pre-operational,

operational and post operational phases and submitted.

No tree cutting, chopping, lumbering, uprooting of shrubs and herbs shall be allowed.

Hence, there will not be any adverse impact on land environment due to the proposed

mining operations.

8.3 Air Environment Management

Mitigative measures suggested for air emission control will be 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 the air quality needs to be monitored on a regular basis to check it

vis-à-vis the NAAQS prescribed by MoEF and in cases of non-compliance, appropriate mitigative

measures will be adopted.

In order to minimize impacts of mining on air and to maintain it within the prescribed limits of CPCB/

SPCB, an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) has been prepared. This will help in resolving all

environmental and ecological issues likely to cause due to mining in the area.





During the course of mining no toxic substances are released into the atmosphere as such there

seems to be no potential threat to health of human beings.

In the mining activities, the only source of gaseous emissions is from the engines of vehicles. The

reasons may be quality of fuel, improper operation of the engine, etc; proper maintenance of engines

will improve combustion process and brings reduction in pollution.

8.3.1 Control of Gaseous Pollution

In mining activities, the only source of gaseous emissions is from the engines of transport vehicles.

The emissions from the diesel engines of the machinery can be controlled by proper maintenance and

monitoring of machines.

8.3.2 Control of Dust Pollution

The main pollutant in air is PM10, which is generated due to various mining activities. However to

reduce the impact of dust pollution the following steps have been taken during various mining

activities.

a) During loading operation

i) Latest loading equipment like hydraulic excavators will be used with dumpers. This reduces

the number of buckets to fill from height and thus have comparatively less dust generation.

The propagation of this dust is confined to loading point only and does not affect any person

both the operators of excavator and dumpers who will sit in closed chamber and will be

equipped with dust mask.

ii) Skilled operators will operate excavators.

iii) Avoid overloading of dumpers and consequent spillage on the roads.

iv) The operators’ cabin in the drills, dumpers will be provided with dust free enclosure and

persons working at high dust prone areas will be provided with dust mask.

b) During Transport operation

i) All the haulage roads including the main ramp be kept wide, leveled, compacted and properly

maintained and watered regularly during the shift operation to prevent generation of dust

due to movement of dumpers, and other vehicles.





ii) Mineral carrying trucks will be effectively covered by Tarpaulin to avoid escape of fines to

atmosphere.

iii) Regular Compaction & grading of haul roads to clear accumulation of loose material.

iv) Air quality shall be regularly monitored both in the core zone and the buffer zone.

c) Plantation work carried out

In order to reduce air pollution in the surroundings, green belt will be developed around mines

office, mine approach road. The plantation will be done around the lease boundary.

d) Monitoring of air pollution

Periodic air quality survey will be carried out to monitor the changes consequent upon mining

activities as per the norms of Haryana State Pollution Control Board.

8.4 Noise Environment

The ambient noise level monitoring carried out in and around the proposed mine lease area shows

that ambient noise levels are well within the stipulated limits of MoEF.

There is no drilling and blasting for mineral extraction. Noise pollution will only be due to loading

and transporting equipment. Effective steps will be taken to keep the noise level well below the

DGMS prescribed limit of 85 dbA.

8.4.1 Noise Abatement and Control

Proper maintenance of all machines is being carried out, which help in reducing generation of

noise during operations.

No other equipments accept the Transportation vehicles and Excavator & Loaders (as & when

required) for loading is allowed.

Noise generated by these equipments is intermittent and does not cause much adverse

impact.

Periodical monitoring of noise will be done to adopt corrective actions wherever needed.

Plantation will be taken up along the approach roads. The plantation minimizes propagation

of noise and also arrests dust.

8.5 Water Management

There will be no wastewater generation from the mining operations. Only wastewater generation

will be sanitary wastewater, which will be treated in septic tank followed by subsurface dispersion.





8.5.1 Surface & Ground Water Management

Mining will neither intersect the ground water table of the area. So not at all disturbing water

environment.

The mining does not have any impact on topography and natural drainage of surrounding

area.

Rain water harvesting pits will be proposed on the mining site.

8.5.2 Waste Water Management

No waste water is generated from the mining activity of minor minerals as the project only

involves lifting/excavation of Sand and transportation directly to the consumers.

8.5.3 Water Conservation (ToR#24)

The project do not consume any process water except for drinking, dust suppression &

plantation. Plantation is proposed, which will increase the water holding capacity & help in

recharging of ground water. No artificial rainwater harvesting is proposed for the present

project.

8.6 Solid Waste Management

No solid waste is generated from the said mining operations. However, very insignificant

quantity of domestic waste is expected which will be cleared everyday by the workers.

There is no toxic element present in the mineral which may contaminate the soil.

8.7 Biological Environment

8.7.1 Floral and Faunal Environment of the Study Area

The project is only of extraction of minor minerals Sand.

There will be no significant impact of mining project on the biological diversity found in the

10 km radius of the project site.

The mining contract area is in non-forest land where presence of fauna is very rare. No

endangered species of fauna is found in and around contract area. As such, there will be no

adverse impact of the mining activity on fauna around the mining contract area.

To study the floral and faunal diversity of the 10 km radius a detailed Biological study has

been carried out and suggested mitigation measures are proposed therein so that there will

be no impact on the biological diversity of the forests falling in the proximity of the site.

8.7.2 Plantation/ Green Belt Development (TOR# 28, 32)

Plantation is an important sink of air pollutants including noise. Green Cover in mining area





not only helps in reducing pollution level, but also improves the aesthetics and beneficially

influence the microclimate of the surrounding.

It also attracts the animals to re-colonize the area when the mine is abandoned. However

Plantation may be developed with plant species suitable to the area.

The species, selected for Plantation should have rapid growth, evergreen, large crown volume

and small/ pendulous leave with smooth surface. In mining project Plantation will be

developed along the approach roads. Thick Plantation will work as a pollutant arrestor,

reduces floods as well as avoids the situation of erosion of soil during monsoon season.

8.7.2.1 Green Belt Development

The lease area is in the river bed devoid of any vegetation. Mining activities will not cause any harm

to riparian vegetation cover as the working will not extend beyond the 20.0 m offset left against the

banks in the river. Land on both sides is the private agriculture land. Link road from the active zone

pass through the areas. It is proposed to have plantation on both sides of the roads as greenbelt to

provide cover against dissemination. Plantation will also be carried out as social forestry

programme in villages, school and the areas allocated by the Panchayat/State authorities.

Native plants like Neem, Peepal, Khejri, Mango and other local species will be planted. A suitable

combination of trees that can grow fast and also have good leaf cover shall be adopted to develop

the greenbelt.

It is proposed to plant 25,000 no’s of native species along with some fruit bearing and medicinal

trees during the plan period.

Table 8.1: Greenbelt Programme

Year Saplings to be planted

Survival 80% Area covered yearly in ha

Species Place of Plantation

I 5000 4000 5.0 Neem, Peepal, Khejri, Mango, Shisham, Sirish, Babool, Gulmohar

Along the River banks, in areas restricted for mining, roads, in schools and public building and other social forestry programme.

II 5000 4000 5.0 III 5000 4000 5.0 IV 5000 4000 5.0 V 5000 4000 5.0 Total 25,000 20,000 25.00

8.8 Socio-Economic Environment (TOR#35)

8.8.1 Management Plan for Socio-Economic Environment

In general, socio-economic environment will have positive impact due to the mining project in





the area.

The deployed laborers will be from nearby villages only as these people are mainly dependent

upon such mining activities.

In order to further improve the socio-economic conditions of the area, the management will

contribute for development works in consultation with local bodies.

The lessee has already allocated Rs 20 Lakh (As per demand) for Socio Economic Measures.

Table 8.3: CSR Activities

S.No. Description Amount (in lacs)

1. Health check up camps 2.0

2. Surveillance programme of the workers 1.0

3. Insurance cover of workers 3.0

4. Assistance to local schools, scholarship to students 2.5

5. Sanitation and drinking water facilities 5.0

6. Vocational training to persons for income generation 1.5

7. Assistance to self help groups 5.0

Total 20.00

8.8.2 Cost of EMP measures

Following provisions are proposed to be taken for improving, control and monitoring of

environment protection measures.

Table 8.4: Cost of Environment Protection

S. No. Particulars Amount (in lacs)








2.0

Total 20.50

8.8.3 Cost for Biodiversity Conservation

The total budget for biodiversity conservation will be 13 Lacs spread over 5 years that will be

expenditures in various activities which are described below;





Table 8.5: Budget for conservation of Biodiversity

S.No. Item for conservation Rs in Lakh

1

Plantation activities on project study area in core and

Buffer zone with consultation to forest Department

(Planting of 5,000 plants each year for 5 years)

@ 10 Rs per plant

2.5

2 Maintenance of plants for 5 conjugative years including

Casualty replacement @ 20 Rs per plant per year 5.0

3 Wire fencing at plantation sites 2.5

3 Training and Awareness programme

(25,000 each year for 5 years) 1.5

4 Wildlife Monitoring

(25,000 each year for 5 years) 1.5

Total 13.0

8.9 Occupational Health and Safety

Occupational Health and Safety professionals develop and coordinate safety and health systems and

strategies within organizations. They identify workplace hazards, assess risks to employee health and

safety, and recommend solutions. Increasingly, Health and Safety Professionals are also responsible

for many of the environmental aspects of their workplace. As this profession matures there is an

increased emphasis on risk management strategy and on the development of workplace culture.

Occupational Health and Safety professionals in the minerals industry may perform the

following tasks:

The collection of minor minerals from the Sand mine does not cause any occupational ill

effects.

Except fugitive dust generation there is no source which can show a probability for health

related diseases and proper dust suppression will control dust generation and dispersion.

Dust masks will be provided to the workers working in the dust prone areas as additional

personal protective equipment.

The occupational health hazards have so far not been reported.

Awareness program will be conducted about likely occupational health hazards so as to

have preventive action in place.





Any workers health related problem will be properly addressed.

Periodical medical checkup will be conducted.

Promote occupational health and safety within their organization and develop safer and

healthier ways of working;

Help supervise the investigation of accidents and unsafe working conditions, study possible

causes and recommend remedial action;

Develop and implement training sessions for management, supervisors and workers on

health and safety practices and legislation;

Coordinate emergency procedures, mine rescues, fire fighting and first aid crews;

Communicate frequently with management to report on the status of the health and safety

strategy and risk management strategy, and Develop occupational health and safety

strategies and systems, including policies, procedures and manuals.

Table 8.6: Budget for Occupational Health and Safety of the workers

Items Capital Cost Recurring Cost

Personal Protective Equipments (Mask, Gloves,

Goggles)

1.00 0.30

Ambulance on rent 1.50 0.80

Medical Checkup facility and first aid facilities 2.50 1.0

Total 5.00 2.10

8.10 Conclusion

As discussed, it is safe to say that this mining project does not cause any significant impact on the

ecology of the area as there are no major polluting sources except the dust generated during loading

of mineral. Besides this adequate preventive measures will be adopted to contain the various

pollutants within permissible limits.

Plantation development will be carried out in the mine premises, along the approach roads, around

Govt. buildings, schools. It will prove an effective pollution mitigate technique, and help avoid soil

erosion during monsoon season.

Employment opportunities will be provided to the locals only as providing extraction of minerals

from the mine site is the only prevailing occupation for them for their livelihood.





CHAPTER-9

SUMMARY & CONCLUSION

9.1 Introduction M/s Om Minerals has proposed mining of minor mineral viz. River Sand (ML Area – 364.54 hect.) at

Tehsil Narnaul and District Mahendergarh (Haryana).

This project is categorized under Category “A” of EIA Notification dated 14th September, 2006 as it is

over an area of 364.54 Ha for mineral River Sand {Category 1(a)} as well as Haryana-Rajasthan

Interstate boundary at a distance of 3.6 km from the mine lease area.

The Letter of Intent (LOI) of mining lease was granted to M/s Om Minerals through, Sh. Sunil Mittal,

H.No. 1, Sector-15, Sonipat by Department of Mines & Geology, Haryana vide letter No.-

Glg/Hy/MGR/Cont/Unit-3/2013/147 dated 03.01.2014 (Annexure I) for mining of river sand

(Minor Mineral) with production capacity of 16,00,000 TPA or 0.8 Million cubic meter over an area of

364.54 ha in Tehsil Narnaul, Dist-Mahendergarh, Haryana for 9 years.

9.2 Location of the Project The mining lease area is located on river Krishnawati at Tehsil- Narnaul District -Mahendergarh

(Haryana) location of the site has been shown in Fig 2.1.The project falls in the:

STATE DISTRICT TEHSIL TOPOSHEET NO. AREA

Haryana Mahendragarh Narnaul H43W4, 54A/1,

G43D13

364.54 Ha

LATITUDE 27°51’49.5”N 28°02’53.03”N

LONGITUDE 76°04’28.21”E 76°08’29.32”E

Details of the Project

A Lease Area Details

Lease Area 364.54 Ha

Type of Land River bed

Topography Undulating

Site Elevation Range Ranges from 309 to 330.20 m RL

B Cost Details





Cost of the project 75 Lacs

Cost for EMP 20.50 Lacs

Cost of CSR 20 Lacs

Occupation Health and

Safety

5 Lacs

Biodiversity Conservation 13 Lacs

C Details of Environmental Setting

Ecological Sensitive Areas

(National Park, Wild Life

Sanctuary, Biosphere

Reserve, Reserve/ Protected

Forest etc.) within 10 km

radius

There is no National Park, Wild Life Sanctuary, and Biosphere

within 10 KM distance from the lease area.

Only Reserve Forests and Protected Forests are present in the

study area which are as follows:

Particulars Distance from the

ML Boundary (in

km)

Direction from

the ML Boundary

Reserve Forest

Narnaul R.F. 1.8 NW

Rasulpur R.F. 7 W

Protected Forest

Balupura P.F. 2.9 SW

Baneti P.F. 3.3 S

Mina ka Nangal P.F. 6.0 SW

Kharju P.F. 7.2 SW

Archaeological Important

Place

None within 10 km radius of the project

Nearest Town Mahendergarh at a distance of 1.0 km towards W direction

Nearest major city with

200000 population

Mahendergarh at a distance of 1.0 km.

Nearest Railway Station Narnaul (Western Railway Rewari – Phulera Section) - 3km

Nearest National Highway SH-14 (10 km)

Nearest Airport IGI Airport New Delhi (113 km) towards NE direction

Seismic Zone Zone IV

9.3 Mining The method of mining proposed is by open cast Semi Mechanized system of working. The bench

height would not be kept greater than the statutory provisions of the prevailing Act i.e. Mine Act 1952





& RMMCR 1986. The width of the benches would in no case be less than the height of the bench.

Benches of 3m height and width around 20.0 m have been planned. The mining will be started from

edge of the mineralized area. The Required Barrier along the Mining lease boundary shall be kept

7.5m.

Table 9.1 Details of Mining

Table 9.2: Details Showing Year Wise Production of Mineral*

Year Production (MT)

Overburden waste

First 16,00,000 Nil

Second 16,00,000 Nil

Third 16,00,000 Nil

Fourth 16,00,000 Nil

Fifth 16,00,000 Nil

*Source: Approved Mining Plan By Mines & Geology Department, Haryana Govt 9.4 UTILITIES AND SITE FACILITIES

Water Requirement

Total water requirement for the mining project is 25 KLD. The water will be required for the

suppression of the dust, plantation & domestic purpose.

S. No. Particulars Details 1. Method of Mining Opencast semi mechanized mining (No drilling &

blasting) 2. Mineable reserves 1,56,65,590 MT

3. Proposed production 16,00,000 MTPA

4. Elevation Range of the mine site From 309 to 330.20 m amsl

5. Bench height Riverbed- 3m from river bed level

6. Bench width (Average) Around 20 m which is more than the height of the bench.

7. Total Lease Area 364.54 Ha

8. Replenishment of the area Excavated area will get replenished naturally subsequently during heavy rain/flood every year.

9. Validity of lease 9 Years

Total excavated Area at end of life of mine

160.00 Hect.

10. No. of working days per anum 280

11. Total Cost of the Project Rs 75 lakh





Infrastructure

The workers are mostly locals living in the close proximity of area and will work in shifts during day

time only thus there is no requirement of major infrastructural facilities at the site.

One temporary rest shelters with amenities like drinking water and toilets facilities etc. will be

provided to workers at the site.

9.5 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN 9.5.1 Air Quality Management

The proposed mining method is not likely to produce much of dust and fugitive emissions to cause

damage to ambient air quality of the area.

Proper mitigation measures like water sprinkling on haul roads will be adopted to control

dust emissions.

Workers will be provided with PPE like face mask, ear plug/muffs.

Plantation will be carried out along approach roads & mine premises.

It shall be ensured that all transportation vehicles carry a valid PUC certificate.

9.5.2 Water Management

No waste water will be generated from the mining activity of minor minerals as the

project only involves lifting of Sand to river bank.

There will be no intersection of water table as working will be carried out upto 3.0 m

depth only from surface of river bed and 9.0 m in agriculture area while the water level is

45-50 m below the surface.

9.5.3 Noise Management

Periodical monitoring of noise will be done.

No other equipments except the Transportation vehicles and Excavator (as & when required)

for loading will be allowed at site.

Noise generated by these equipments shall be intermittent and does not cause much adverse

impact.

Plantation will be carried out along approach roads. The plantation minimizes propagation of

noise and also arrest dust.

9.5.4 Solid Waste Management

There is no solid waste generation.

Mining will be restricted to river bed only, where there is no top soil, hence stacking &

utilization of top soil is not envisaged.

There will be no overburden dumps inside or outside the mine lease area.





9.5.5 Occupational Health & Safety All workers will be subjected to medical examination as per Mines Rule 1955 both at time of

appointment and at least once in a year. Medical camps will be organized for this activity. Insurance

of all employees as per the rules will be carried out.

Dust masks will be provided as additional personal protection equipment (helmet & Safety

Shoes) to the workers working in the dust prone area.

Workers are informed, kept aware and trained about occupational health hazards, due to such

activities and preventive measures.

No, occupational health hazards is reported till date from this activity.

A capital Budget of Rs 2.0 lakhs for health check up and 3.0 lakhs for insurance cover are proposed

in EMP.

9.5.6 Plantation Development and Program

The local species will be planted with consultation of local forest department /horticulturist

and follow the CPCB guidelines.

9.5.7 Benefits of Mining

The overall impact on the socio economic environment will be positive as the deployed

laborers will be from nearby villages only and these people are mainly dependent upon such

mining activities.

Therefore Sand mining project of M/s Om Minerals will offer the opportunities of better

employment, infrastructure and other basic amenities. This will lead to a better social and

economic life of the nearby villagers.

Mining of minor minerals (River Sand) is a constant source of revenue generation to the State

Government. It also ensures constant supply of building material to the society as well as

creates several opportunities of employment to the traditional mining tribes of the State who

are purely dependent upon the process of mining.

In view of the above, the mining of River Sand at river “Krishnawati” is justified.

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