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AUGUST’ 2018
REVISED REIA/ EMP REPORT
BOULDER, GRAVEL & SAND MINE
“RATTEWALI BLOCK – PKL – B – 10”
VILLAGE – RATTEWALI, TEHSIL - BARWALA, DISTRICT – PANCHKULA (HARYANA)
Production Capacity: - 19,00,000 TPA
Area – 45.0 Hectare; Survey No.:- 141 min; LOI issued on: - 16.06.2017 (7.0 Years)
Study Period: - October, November and December’ 2017 (Carried out by former ACO)
Project Cost: - Rs. 7.0 Crore
ToR issued vide letter no. J-11015/ 75/ 2017-IA.II (M) dated 14.09.2017
Proposal No.:- IA/ HR/ MIN/ 66257/ 2017; File No.:- 75/ 2017
FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE ("A" under category 1(a) of EIA Notification dated 14.09.2006 and its subsequent amendments)
Applicant: - Tirupati Roadways
Authorized Signatory: - Gurupreet Singh Sabharwal (POA)
# 3, Sadashiv Properties, Katras Road, Bank More, Dhanbad, Jharkhand – 826 001.
Email: - [email protected]; Phone No.:- 09829981244
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT
ENKAY ENVIRO SERVICES PVT. LTD., JAIPUR
Accredited EIA Consultant Organization by NABET, QCI, New Delhi at S. No. 45 (MoEF&CC)
List of Accredited EIA Consultant Organizations (as on November 11, 2018)
Validity: - Up to 06.02.2019.
Corporate Office: - # 92 Heera Nagar - A, Near Shalimar Bagh, Ajmer Road, Jaipur (Raj.). - 302 021
Phone: - 0141-4920770/ 4920771
Email: - [email protected], Website: - www.enkayenviro.com
1
To whom so ever it may concern
It is firmly declared that the content, facts and figure, methodology and substance of the
EIA/EMP Report prepared by Vardan Environet former ACO has not been changed or
altered with respect to the online submission made by former ACO on MoEF&CC Portal
13.04.2018. The changes (Stated as “Note”) made in every sections are in sync with
desired information or queries sought by the EAC vide minutes 31st held during 14th
May -15th May 2018, Minutes of 31st Meeting held during 28th September -29th
September, 2018 and subsequent EDS generated 05.10.2018 and Minutes of 38 th
Meeting held during 15th November-16th November, 2018 and subsequent EDS
generated 22.11.2018 at all requisite sections of the report.
The summary of the changes are tabulated as under:
2
Se
ction
E
arlie
r Su
bm
ission
(Fo
rme
r AC
O)
Pre
sen
t Su
bm
ission
(Pre
sen
t AC
O)
Re
ma
rks
I. N
OC
fro
m
Fo
rme
r AC
O
- A
pp
licatio
n
for
gra
nt
of
En
viron
men
tal
Clea
ran
ce wa
s up
loa
ded
onlin
e on
27
.04
.20
18
an
d th
e pro
po
sal w
as tech
nica
lly ap
pra
ised
on
31
st EA
C M
eeting
held
on
14
– 1
5th M
ay’
20
18
b
y fo
rmer
AC
O
Va
rdh
an
E
nviro
net,
Gu
rga
on
(Serial N
o. 1
52
of L
ist of A
ccredited
Co
nsu
ltan
t O
rga
niza
tion
s (A
lph
ab
etically)
Rev. 6
6 R
ev. Jun
e 05
, 20
18
). Sub
sequ
ently th
e
pro
ject wa
s deferred
an
d th
e AC
O w
as fla
gg
ed
off fo
r certain
an
om
alies.
Th
us,
Pro
ject P
rop
on
ent
ap
pro
ach
ed/
re-
ap
po
int
new
C
on
sulta
nt
“En
kay
En
viro
Services Pvt. L
td., Ja
ipu
r” (Listed
at S. N
o. 4
5
un
der th
e list of N
AB
ET
Accred
ited co
nsu
ltan
t
org
an
izatio
ns
as
on
A
ug
ust
05
, 2
01
8)
for
pro
vidin
g fu
rther tech
nica
l ad
visory o
n th
e
pro
po
sed p
roject h
encefo
rth.
In
reference
to
the
abo
ve
matter,
No
Ob
jection
C
ertificate
was
ob
tained
fro
m
Vard
han
E
nviro
net,
Gu
rgaon
(F
orm
er
Co
nsu
ltant),
wh
erein
the
on
us
of
the
Th
e sa
me
is so
ug
ht
as
per
no
rms o
f NA
BE
T.
3
baselin
e data gen
erated fo
r a perio
d o
f Po
st
Mo
nso
on
- O
ctob
er, N
ov
emb
er an
d
Decem
ber’ 2
01
7 w
as ob
ligated th
e form
er
AC
O. E
nclo
sed as A
nn
exure –
I.
An
E
DS
h
as b
een
generated
o
n
dated
10
.08
.20
18
statin
g th
at “T
he
Min
istry h
as
sou
gh
t clarifica
tion
from
DM
G, H
arya
na
on
20
.08
.20
18
reg
ard
ing
m
inin
g
in
Ra
ttewa
li.
Th
e reply fro
m D
MG
is yet to b
e received fro
m
the
Min
istry. T
he
pro
po
sal
cou
ld
on
ly b
e
con
sidered
a
fter receivin
g
the
reply
from
DM
G”. E
nclo
sed as A
nn
exure – X
XIII.
Co
st F
or
Bio
div
ersity
Co
nse
rva
tion
.
Rs-1
5.0
Lacs
Ab
ou
t R
s. 2
3.6
0
La
cs w
ill b
e sp
ent
on
th
e
vario
us a
ctivity related
to p
lan
tatio
n, w
ater
bo
dies,
aw
aren
ess p
rog
ram
me
for
con
servatio
n of Sch
edu
le – I species (4
No
s.).
As th
ere is 4 N
o. o
f species.
II R
ese
rve
s G
eolo
gical Reserves-2
7,0
0,0
00
MT
*
Min
able reserv
es-19
,00
,00
0 M
T**
*Geo
log
ical R
eserve: - 35
,10
,00
0 T
on
nes***
**Min
eab
le Reserves: - 2
3,7
3,3
65
To
nn
es****
Sou
rce: - Ap
pro
ved M
od
ified M
inin
g P
lan
on
da
ted 0
7.0
8.2
01
8.
***Geo
log
ical R
eserve: - 3.4
8 M
illion
MT
****Min
eab
le Reserves: - 2
.36
Millio
n M
T
Th
e revised M
od
ified P
lan
inco
rpo
ratin
g th
e
Th
e revised
reserve
estima
tion
w
as
ma
de
ba
sed
on
sectio
ns
derived
in
X
-Y-Z
co-o
rdin
ates u
sing
da
ta m
ine
softw
are.
.
4
sam
e w
ill b
e resu
bm
itted
as
per
the
sug
gestio
n o
f Ho
n’b
le En
viron
meta
l Ap
prsa
ial
Co
mm
ittee (EA
C).
Ma
np
ow
er
To
tal -69
Sou
rce: Min
ing
Pla
n a
nd
Pro
gressive M
ine
Clo
sure P
lan
Th
e ma
n p
ow
er ha
s increa
sed d
epen
din
g o
n
the
loa
din
g
at
the
bed
level
per
vehicle.
Ch
an
ges in
the n
um
ber o
f ma
np
ow
er as p
er
the a
pp
roved
Mo
dified
Min
ing
Pla
n.
Wa
ter
To
tal Water d
eman
d 1
20
KL
D
Do
mestic-
3.5
KL
D,
Du
st su
pressio
n-
86
.5K
LD
, Plan
tation
-30
.0K
LD
Th
e da
ily wa
ter dem
an
d w
ill be 2
9.5
KL
D o
r
say 3
0.0
KL
D, o
ut o
f wh
ich 2
.5 K
LD
wa
ter will
be u
sed fo
r do
mestic p
urp
ose, 2
0.0
KL
D fo
r
du
st sup
pressio
n a
nd
7.0
KL
D fo
r pla
nta
tion
.
Th
e w
ater
dem
an
d
will
be
met
thro
ug
h
gro
un
dw
ater a
bstra
ction
from
nea
rby w
ells.
*Th
e w
ater d
ema
nd
will b
e
redu
ced 5
0%
from
53
.0 K
LD
to 3
0.0
KL
D b
y usin
g effective
wa
ter ato
miza
tion
an
d d
rip
irriga
tion
.
La
nd
Use
A
s per earlier ap
pro
ved
Min
ing P
lan
Revised
A
s p
er a
pp
roved
M
od
ified
Min
ing
Pla
n
List
of
Ma
chin
erie
s
As p
er earlier app
rov
ed M
inin
g Plan
R
evised A
s per a
pp
roved
Mo
dified
Min
ing
Pla
n
III S
che
du
le
–I
spe
cies
Th
ree Sch
edu
le–I fau
na
i.e. In
dian
Peafo
wl
(Pav
o
cristatus)
was
repo
rted in
the stu
dy area d
urin
g the
prim
ary survey
.
Th
ree Sched
ule – I sp
ecies i.e. Ind
ian
Pea
fow
l
(Pa
vo crista
tus), P
ytho
n (P
ytho
n m
olu
rus) a
nd
Leo
pa
rd
(Pa
nth
era
pa
rdu
s) h
ave
been
repo
rted in
the b
uffer zo
ne d
urin
g th
e prim
ary
survey.
Th
ree Sched
ule – I sp
ecies i.e. Ind
ian
Pea
fow
l
5
(Pa
vo crista
tus), P
hyto
n (P
ytho
n m
olu
rus) a
nd
Leo
pa
rd (P
an
thera
pa
rdu
s (Leo
pa
rd) h
as b
een
ap
pro
ved fro
m th
e Office o
f PP
CF
cum
wild
life
wa
rden
P
an
chk
ula
, H
arya
na
vid
e letter
no
.
19
12
da
ted 3
0th
Au
gu
st 20
18
.
Co
nserva
tion
pla
n o
f Sched
ule
– I sp
ecie o
f
Pa
ng
olin
(Ma
nis cra
ssicud
a) h
as b
een sen
t via
ema
il to
“T
he
Divisio
na
l F
orest
Office,
Pa
nch
ku
la, H
arya
na
on
da
ted 1
9.1
1.2
01
8.
IV
Air
Qu
ality
Imp
act
Pre
dictio
ns
(AQ
IP)
GL
C w
as based
on
ISCST
3 M
od
el for
po
int
sou
rce &
CA
LIN
E4
fo
r lin
e
sou
rce
Revised
a
ir q
ua
lity im
pa
ct p
redictio
n
a
nd
GL
C’s w
ith o
ut E
MP
an
d w
ith E
MP
ha
s been
inco
rpo
rated
.
Mo
delin
g
do
ne
by
usin
g
AE
RM
OD
Versio
n 7
.1.0
. *No
te:
Em
ission
fa
ctor
com
pu
ted
ba
sed o
n silt co
nten
t of 1
0%
an
d m
oistu
re con
tent o
f 10
%.
*Sou
rce: -
USE
PA
-4
2
Series
11
.9.1
(L
oa
din
g),
13
.2.1
(Pa
ved)
an
d
13
.2.2
.
(Un
pa
ved).
VII
Tim
e
Bo
un
d
Actio
n P
lan
No
ne
Tim
e bo
un
d a
ction
pla
n fo
r five years
of
pu
blic H
earin
g h
as b
een in
corp
ora
ted.
Ca
pita
l Co
st: Rs.- 5
8.0
Recu
rring
Co
st-Rs.-1
3.5
La
cs.
Re
ple
nish
me
nt
Stu
dy
No
ne
Rep
lenish
men
t stu
dy
ha
s b
een
do
ne
an
d
inco
rpo
rated
.
En
closed
as A
nn
exure- X
I.
6
Tra
ffic Stu
dy
P
artially in
corp
orated
IN
DIA
N R
OA
D C
ON
GR
ESS (IR
C) G
UID
EL
INE
S
ha
s been
inco
rpo
rated
Fa
ctors
for
con
version
o
f
differen
t type o
f vehicle in
to
equ
ivalen
t pa
sseng
er car u
nit
(PC
U) b
ased
on
their rela
tive
interferen
ce va
lue
as
per
Ind
ian
R
oa
d
Co
ng
ress
Gu
idelin
es i.e. IRC
64
: 19
90
&
IRC
10
6: 1
99
0.
IX
Re
vise
d
Pro
ject
Co
st
an
d B
en
efit*
Ma
jor H
ea
ds
To
tal
Pro
du
ction
C
apacity
1
9,0
0,0
00
To
n p
er an
nu
m
Pro
du
ction
C
ost
of M
ineral
Rs 1
12
.50
/- Per T
on
Sale V
alue
of
Min
eral R
s 11
6.5
0/- P
er To
n
Pro
fit R
s.4.0
0 p
er To
n
Estim
ate
d P
rofit
pe
r An
nu
m
Ap
pro
x.7
6,0
0,0
00
/
- Pe
r An
nu
m
Pa
rticula
rs :
Am
ou
nt (In
Rs.)
Pro
du
ction
C
apacity
:
38
,60
,00
0 T
PA
Pro
du
ction
Co
st :
22
8.26
/- Per T
on
ne
Sale Valu
e
: 2
50
/- Per T
on
ne
Pro
fit :
21
.74
/- Per T
on
ne
X
Pla
nta
tion
De
tails
No
of P
lants :2
2,3
00
Cap
ital Co
st : Rs. 2
7.0
Lacs
Recu
rring C
ost: R
s.5.5
Lacs
Actio
n P
lan : 5
Years
Revised
plan
tation
:
No
. of P
lants :3
1,4
55
Cap
ital Co
st : Rs. 3
8.0
5L
acs
Recu
rring C
ost: R
s. 19
.51
Lacs
Actio
n P
lan : 7
Years
Aven
ue p
lan
tatio
n a
nd
socio
Ag
ro
pla
nta
tion
is
inco
rpo
rated
.
CE
R
Cap
ital Co
st: No
t Given
Recu
rring C
ost : 2
8.0
Lacs
Revised
CE
R :
Cap
ital Co
st: Rs.4
5.0
Lacs
Recu
rring C
ost:R
s.21
.0 L
acs
Ba
sed o
n rea
listic mea
ns.
7
No
te : A
pa
rt from
the
An
ne
xu
res a
ttach
ed
by
the
form
er A
CO
wh
ich is a
va
ilab
le in
the
Mo
EF
po
rtal a
lon
g w
ith th
e R
EIA
/E
MP
rep
ort su
bm
itted
on
line
da
ted
.-27
.04
.20
18
, the
follo
win
g A
nn
ex
ure
atta
che
d m
ay
be
con
side
red
in co
ntin
ua
tion
.
Min
ing o
f Bo
uld
er, Gravel an
d San
d (M
ino
r Min
eral) at Rattew
ali Blo
ck/PK
L B-1
0 (A
rea-45
.00
Ha.)
Village
- Ratte
wali, Teh
sil-Barw
ala, District-P
anch
kula, H
aryana b
y M/s Tiru
pati R
oad
ways Fin
al EIA R
ep
ort
CO
MP
LIAN
CE TO
TOR
CO
ND
ITION
S
Po
int w
ise com
plian
ce of To
R issu
ed b
y Min
istry of En
viron
men
t & Fo
rests, New
Delh
i vide file N
o J-1101
5/7
5/2017
-IA.II (M
) on
dated
14.09.2017 for
the p
roject M
inin
g of B
ou
lder, G
ravel an
d
Sand
(Min
or M
ineral) M
ine
at Village
-Rattew
ali, Teh
sil-Barw
ala, D
istrict-Pan
chku
la, Haryan
a with
P
rod
uctio
n C
apacity 19
,00,0
00 TP
A b
y M/s Tiru
pati R
oad
ways.
ToR
D
escrip
tion
R
ep
ly C
itation
1.
Th
e pro
ject pro
po
nen
t need
to su
bm
it the
District
survey
repo
rt in
th
e fo
rmat
as give
n in
the N
otificatio
n S.O
14
1 (E) d
ated
1
5.01
.2016
.
District su
rvey repo
rt as per th
e form
at given in
the N
otificatio
n S.O
. 1
41 (E) d
ated
15
.01.2
01
6 is attach
ed.
An
nexu
re-XIII-A
2.
A
d
etailed
replen
ishm
ent
stud
y fo
r th
e rive
r Du
dh
garh.
As
per
Expert
app
raisal co
mm
ittee o
f M
oEF&
CC
N
ew
Delh
i, G
OI
meetin
g dated
Octo
ber 2
4-2
5, 2
01
6. It w
as decid
ed th
at this stu
dy can
b
e su
bm
itted
with
in
2 yr
from
th
e d
ate of
Enviro
nm
ent
clearance
becau
se it requ
ires actual d
ata for rep
lenish
men
t. In view
of EA
C,
Mo
EF&C
C N
ew D
elhi, G
OI th
e detailed
replen
ishm
ent stu
dy sh
all be
sub
mitted
with
in 0
2 years after gran
t of EC
.
An
nexu
re-X
III-B
3.
Ye
ar-wise
pro
du
ction
d
etails sin
ce 1
994
sh
ou
ld b
e given, clearly statin
g the h
ighest
pro
du
ction
achieved
in an
y on
e year prio
r to
1
994.
It m
ay also
b
e catego
rically in
form
ed
wh
ether
there
had
b
een
an
y in
crease in
p
rod
uctio
n
after th
e EIA
N
otificatio
n, 19
94 came in
to fo
rce w.r.t.
the h
ighest p
rod
uctio
n ach
ieved p
rior to
1
994
.
This is a fresh
Min
ing Lease area au
ction
ed b
y Go
vt. of H
aryana an
d Lo
I w
as issu
ed
vide
letter. D
MG
/HY
/Co
nt/R
attewali
Blo
ck/PK
L B
1
0/20
17
/26
58
date
d
16
.06
.201
7
attached
as
An
nexu
re II,
no
p
rod
uctio
n is starte
d yet.
An
nexu
re-II.
4.
A
cop
y of th
e do
cum
ent in
sup
po
rt of th
e fact
that
the
Pro
po
nen
t is
the
rightfu
l lessee o
f the m
ine sh
ou
ld b
e given
.
The co
py o
f letter of in
tent (LO
I) for m
inin
g lease has b
een
issued
by
Directo
r of M
ines &
Geo
logy D
epartm
ent, C
han
digarh
, Haryan
a, vide
letter n
o. D
MG
/HY
/Co
nt./R
attewali B
lock/P
KL B
10/2
017/26
58
date
d
16.06
.20
17
was issu
ed in
favor o
f M/s Tiru
pati R
oad
ways, D
han
bad
.
An
nexu
re-II.
5.
A
ll d
ocu
men
ts in
clud
ing
app
roved
m
ine
plan
, EIA
an
d
pu
blic
hearin
g sh
ou
ld
be
com
patib
le with
on
e ano
ther in
term
s of
the
min
e lease
area, p
rod
uctio
n
levels,
Co
mp
lied
Min
ing o
f Bo
uld
er, Gravel an
d San
d (M
ino
r Min
eral) at Rattew
ali Blo
ck/PK
L B-1
0 (A
rea-45
.00
Ha.)
Village
- Ratte
wali, Teh
sil-Barw
ala, District-P
anch
kula, H
aryana b
y M/s Tiru
pati R
oad
ways Fin
al EIA R
ep
ort
waste
generatio
n
and
its
man
agemen
t an
d m
inin
g tech
no
logy an
d sh
ou
ld b
e in
the n
ame o
f the lessee
.
6.
A
ll corn
er coo
rdin
ates of th
e min
e lease area, su
perim
po
sed o
n a H
igh R
esolu
tion
Im
agery / top
osh
eet, to
po
graph
ic sheet,
geom
orp
ho
logy an
d geo
logy o
f the area
sho
uld
be p
rovid
ed. Su
ch an
Imagery o
f th
e pro
po
sed area sh
ou
ld clearly sh
ow
the
land
use an
d o
ther eco
logical featu
res of
the stu
dy area (co
re and
bu
ffer zon
e).
All co
rners o
f the co
ord
inates o
f ML area are su
perim
po
sed o
n to
po
sh
eet of su
rvey of In
dia To
po
shee
t (OSM
) No
. H4
3K1
4 &
H4
3L2
and
given
in C
hap
ter-1
. G
eom
orp
ho
logy
and
geolo
gy o
f the area d
etails has b
een given
in
chap
ter 2
. H
igh R
esolu
tion
Imagery/to
pp
osh
eet, top
ograp
hic sh
eet of th
e 10
Km
rad
ius
stud
y area
of
pro
po
sed
pro
ject h
as b
een
given
in
lan
d
enviro
nm
ent stu
dy o
f Ch
apte
r-3.
Ch
apte
r-1, Figu
re 1.1
at P
age 4 Ch
apte
r-2,
Item
2.4
.2 at P
age 13-15
C
hap
ter-3
, Figu
re 3.1
&
3.2
at Page 29
-30
7.
In
form
ation
sho
uld
be p
rovid
ed in
Survey
of
Ind
ia To
po
sheet
in
1:5
0,0
00
scale
ind
icating
geolo
gical m
ap
of
the
area, geo
mo
rph
olo
gy of lan
d fo
rms o
f the area,
existing m
inerals an
d m
inin
g histo
ry of th
e area, im
po
rtant w
ater bo
dies, stream
s and
rive
rs and
soil ch
aracteristics.
All m
aps are p
rovid
ed su
perim
po
sed o
n to
po
sheet o
f survey o
f Ind
ia in
1:5
0,0
00 scales sh
ow
ing all lan
d fo
rms o
f the area, im
po
rtant w
ater
bo
dies, stream
s and
rivers etc. are given in
chap
ter 3.
Geo
logical an
d M
ineral M
ap o
f Haryan
a is inco
rpo
rated in
this rep
ort.
Imp
ortan
t water b
od
ies, streams an
d rivers related
info
rmatio
n give
n in
C
hap
ter-1
. So
il characte
ristics details o
f the stu
dy area h
as bee
n in
corp
orate
d.
Ch
apte
r-1,
Figure
1.1
at P
age 4
Ch
apte
r-2,
Figure
2.6
&
2.7
and
Page
14
-15
C
hap
ter-3
, ite
m
3.8
an
d
Page 49
-51
8.
D
etails ab
ou
t th
e lan
d
pro
po
sed
for
min
ing
activities sh
ou
ld
be
given
w
ith
info
rmatio
n
as to
w
heth
er m
inin
g co
nfo
rms
to
the
land
u
se p
olicy o
f th
e State;
land
d
iversion
fo
r m
inin
g sh
ou
ld
have ap
pro
val from
State land
use b
oard
o
r the co
ncern
ed au
tho
rity.
Pro
po
sed m
inin
g is situated
in rive
rbed
area on
river Du
dh
garh. A
s per
revenu
e record
it is a riverbed
min
ing. Th
e allotte
d lease
area is 45.00
ha. w
hich
falls in R
attewali b
lock o
f Barw
ala Teh
sil. This lease area h
as b
een
allotted
to p
rop
on
ent b
y govern
men
t bid
din
g system h
ence, th
ere is n
o lan
d d
iversion
nee
ded
.
----
9.
It
sho
uld
b
e clearly
stated
wh
ether
the
pro
po
nen
t com
pan
y has a w
ell laid
do
wn
Ye
s, Th
e co
mp
any
has
form
ulate
d
Enviro
nm
ental
po
licy w
hich
is
app
roved
by M
/s Tirup
ati Ro
adw
ays and
has b
een
inco
rpo
rated in
EIA
An
nexu
re XI
Min
ing o
f Bo
uld
er, Gravel an
d San
d (M
ino
r Min
eral) at Rattew
ali Blo
ck/PK
L B-1
0 (A
rea-45
.00
Ha.)
Village
- Ratte
wali, Teh
sil-Barw
ala, District-P
anch
kula, H
aryana b
y M/s Tiru
pati R
oad
ways Fin
al EIA R
ep
ort
Enviro
nm
ent P
olicy ap
pro
ved b
y its Bo
ard
of D
irectors? If so
, it may b
e spelt o
ut in
the
EIA
repo
rt w
ith
descrip
tion
o
f th
e p
rescribed
op
erating p
rocess/ p
roced
ures
to
brin
g in
to
focu
s an
y in
fringem
ent/d
eviation
/violatio
n
of
the
enviro
nm
ental
or
forest
no
rms/
con
ditio
ns?
The
hierarch
ical system
o
r ad
min
istrative o
rder
of
the
Co
mp
any
to
deal w
ith th
e enviro
nm
ental issu
es and
for
ensu
ring co
mp
liance w
ith th
e EC co
nd
ition
s m
ay also b
e given. Th
e system
of rep
ortin
g o
f n
on
-com
plian
ces/ vio
lation
s o
f en
viron
men
tal n
orm
s to
th
e B
oard
o
f D
irectors
of
the
Co
mp
any
and
/or
shareh
old
ers or stakeh
old
ers at large may
also b
e de
tailed in
the EIA
repo
rt.
repo
rt. Th
e Po
licy con
tains th
e hierarch
ical system o
f the co
mp
any to
deal w
ith
the en
viron
men
tal issues an
d fo
r ensu
ring th
e com
plian
ce with
EC
con
ditio
ns. A
ll the n
on
com
plian
ces/violatio
ns o
f enviro
nm
ental law
s w
ill as per Q
MS.
10
. Issu
es relating to
Min
e Safety, inclu
din
g su
bsid
ence stu
dy in
case of u
nd
ergrou
nd
m
inin
g and
slop
e stud
y in case o
f op
en
cast min
ing, b
lasting stu
dy etc. sh
ou
ld b
e d
etailed.
The
pro
po
sed
safeguard
m
easures
in
each
case sh
ou
ld
also
be
pro
vided
.
Min
es safety for w
orke
rs wo
rking at th
e site h
as been
taken care o
f. Safety
measu
res relate
d
to
risks d
urin
g m
inin
g activity,
natu
ral d
isasters, etc has b
een
pro
po
sed. Th
e details are in
corp
orated
in th
e EIA
/EMP
Rep
ort. Th
is is riverbed
min
ing. Th
ere will b
e no
un
dergro
un
d
min
ing; h
en
ce sub
siden
ce stud
y is no
t requ
ired.
Slop
e Stu
dy
As w
orkin
g will b
e do
ne in
the river b
ed to
maxim
um
dep
th o
f 3.0 m
o
nly, th
us slo
pe stu
dy is n
ot req
uired
. B
lasting Stu
dy
There is n
o an
y blastin
g activity is pro
po
sed in
this m
inin
g pro
ject.
Ch
apte
r 7,
Item
7
.2
at P
age 13
8
Min
ing o
f Bo
uld
er, Gravel an
d San
d (M
ino
r Min
eral) at Rattew
ali Blo
ck/PK
L B-1
0 (A
rea-45
.00
Ha.)
Village
- Ratte
wali, Teh
sil-Barw
ala, District-P
anch
kula, H
aryana b
y M/s Tiru
pati R
oad
ways Fin
al EIA R
ep
ort
11
. Th
e stu
dy
area will
com
prise
of
10
km
zon
e arou
nd
the m
ine lease fro
m lease
perip
hery an
d th
e data co
ntain
ed in
the
EIA su
ch as w
aste generatio
n etc sh
ou
ld
be fo
r the life o
f the m
ine/ lease p
eriod
.
10 K
m p
eriph
ery of th
e ML b
ou
nd
ary has b
een co
nsid
ered as stu
dy area
in th
is EIA rep
ort.
Lease perio
d fo
r this riverb
ed m
inin
g is 7 year (as p
er LOI).
There is n
o gen
eration
of O
verbu
rden
/ waste m
aterial in p
rop
osed
m
inin
g activity.
Ch
apte
r-1, Figu
re 1.1
and
P
age 4
12
. Lan
d
use
of
the
stud
y area
delin
eating
forest area, agricu
ltural lan
d, grazin
g land
, w
ildlife
sanctu
ary, n
ation
al p
ark, m
igratory ro
utes o
f faun
a, water b
od
ies, h
um
an settlem
ents an
d o
ther eco
logical
features
sho
uld
b
e in
dicated
. Lan
d
use
plan
o
f th
e m
ine
lease are
a sh
ou
ld
be
prep
ared
to
enco
mp
ass p
reop
eration
al, o
peratio
nal an
d
Po
st-op
eration
al p
hases
and
su
bm
itted.
Imp
act, if
any,
of
chan
ge o
f lan
d
use
sho
uld
be given
.
Land
Use
of th
e stud
y area has b
een in
corp
orate
d.
Land
use
A
rea (In
Ha.)
% A
rea
Agricu
ltural
98
50
2
7.8
Fallow
Land
3
95
1
.1
Settlemen
t 1
13
9
3.2
Forest
150
02
42
.3
Op
en Scru
b
65
52
1
8.5
Sand
y area 4
04
5
.8
Waste Lan
d
57
1
.1
Wate
r bo
dy
7 0
.2
Total
354
57
100
Land
use p
lan o
f the m
ine
lease area sho
win
g the
preo
peratio
nal,
op
eration
al and
po
st op
eration
al ph
ases is inco
rpo
rated in
the EIA
/EMP
R
epo
rt. Im
pect o
f min
ing o
n lan
d u
se also in
corp
orate
d in
Ch
apte
r-4.
Ch
apte
r-3,
Table
3.1
, Figu
re 3.1
at Page 2
7
Ch
apte
r-2,
Table
-2.1
1
at P
age 23
C
hap
ter-4
, item
4
.7
at p
age 109
13
. D
etails of th
e land
for an
y Over B
urd
en
Du
mp
s ou
tside th
e m
ine lease,
such
as exte
nt o
f land
area, distan
ce from
min
e lease,
its lan
d
use,
R&
R
issues,
if an
y, sh
ou
ld b
e given.
There is n
o o
verbu
rden
/ waste m
aterial w
ill be gen
erated
in th
is m
inin
g p
roject
hen
ce, th
ere is
no
p
rovisio
n
for
du
mp
o
f su
ch
overb
urd
en
in
ou
tside
land
fro
m
min
e lease
area. Sim
ilarly th
e p
rop
osed
min
ing activity is fo
r riverbed
and
their excavate
d q
uan
tity of
min
erals will again
replen
ished
natu
rally in rain
y season
. Hen
ce, the
existing lan
d u
se of th
e pro
po
sed m
inin
g area will b
e remain
same after
the e
nd
of lease p
eriod
.
Ch
apte
r-2,
Item
2.11
at
Page 2
3
Ch
apte
r-1,
figure
1.1
at
Min
ing o
f Bo
uld
er, Gravel an
d San
d (M
ino
r Min
eral) at Rattew
ali Blo
ck/PK
L B-1
0 (A
rea-45
.00
Ha.)
Village
- Ratte
wali, Teh
sil-Barw
ala, District-P
anch
kula, H
aryana b
y M/s Tiru
pati R
oad
ways Fin
al EIA R
ep
ort
There is n
o h
um
an settlem
ent in
allotte
d m
ine lease area. H
ow
ever, the
10%
of th
e ann
ual co
ntract m
on
ey i.e. 1,1
7,25
,00
0 w
ill be d
epo
sited
every year
in
M
ines
and
M
inerals
Develo
pm
ent,
Resto
ration
an
d
Reh
abilitatio
n Fu
nd
by th
e pro
ject pro
po
nen
t as per th
e po
int (xiv) o
f Lo
I.
Page 4
14
. A
C
ertificate fro
m
the
Co
mp
etent
Au
tho
rity in th
e State Forest D
epartm
ent
sho
uld
b
e p
rovid
ed,
con
firmin
g th
e in
volvem
ent o
f forest lan
d, if an
y, in th
e p
roject area. In
the even
t of an
y con
trary claim
by th
e Pro
ject Pro
po
nen
t regardin
g th
e statu
s o
f fo
rests, th
e site
may
be
insp
ected
by th
e State Fo
rest Dep
artmen
t alo
ng
with
th
e R
egion
al O
ffice o
f th
e M
inistry to
ascertain th
e status o
f forests,
based
o
n
wh
ich,
the
Certificate
in
this
regard as m
entio
ned
abo
ve be issu
ed. In
all su
ch cases, it w
ou
ld b
e desirab
le for
represe
ntative
of
the
State Fo
rest D
epartm
ent to
assist the Exp
ert Ap
praisal
Co
mm
ittees.
The M
inin
g Lease area do
es no
t invo
lve any fo
rest land
. It is classified
river b
ed m
inin
g. Ho
wever K
ho
l Hai R
aitan W
ildlife San
ctuary lies at th
e d
istance o
f 1.9
8 K
m in
N d
irection
. The sam
e has b
een
con
firmed
by
Forest D
epartm
ent vid
e letter N
o 5
11
3 o
n d
ated 19
.09.2
01
7 is attach
ed
as An
ne
xure
IV.
An
nexu
re-IV
15
. Statu
s of fo
restry clearance fo
r the b
roken
u
p area an
d virgin
forestlan
d in
volved
in
the
Pro
ject in
clud
ing
dep
ositio
n
of
net
presen
t valu
e (N
PV
) an
d
com
pen
satory
afforestatio
n (C
A) sh
ou
ld b
e ind
icated. A
co
py o
f the fo
restry clearance sh
ou
ld also
b
e furn
ished
.
The lan
d o
f the M
inin
g lease area is Go
vernm
ent lan
d o
n th
e river bed
of
Du
dh
garh
and
th
is area
is free
from
an
y reservatio
n
of
Forest
Dep
artmen
t Haryan
a Go
vernm
ent. R
TI Letter from
DFO
, Pan
chku
la vide
letter No
51
13
on
date
d 1
9.0
9.2
01
7 is attach
ed as A
nn
exure IV
. Hen
ce Fo
rest Clearan
ce is no
t app
licable fo
r the p
rop
osed
pro
ject.
An
nexu
re IV
16
. Im
plem
entatio
n
status
of
recogn
ition
o
f fo
rest rights u
nd
er the Sch
edu
led Trib
es an
d
oth
er Trad
ition
al Fo
rest D
wellers
(Re
cogn
ition
of Fo
rest Righ
ts) Act, 2
00
6
There is n
o in
volvem
ent o
f forest lan
d in
the p
roject area as p
er Letter
No
. 511
3 o
n d
ated 1
9.09
.201
7 attach
ed as A
nn
exure IV
. Hen
ce it is no
t ap
plicab
le.
An
nexu
re IV
Min
ing o
f Bo
uld
er, Gravel an
d San
d (M
ino
r Min
eral) at Rattew
ali Blo
ck/PK
L B-1
0 (A
rea-45
.00
Ha.)
Village
- Ratte
wali, Teh
sil-Barw
ala, District-P
anch
kula, H
aryana b
y M/s Tiru
pati R
oad
ways Fin
al EIA R
ep
ort
sho
uld
be in
dicated
.
17
. Th
e vegetation
in th
e RF/ P
F areas in th
e stu
dy area, w
ith n
ecessary details, sh
ou
ld
be give
n.
Pro
po
sed m
ine lease area is free fro
m an
y forest lan
d (R
F/PF). Th
ere is n
o
Natio
nal
Park,
Bio
sph
ere R
eserve w
ithin
1
0
km
of
pro
ject site
H
ow
ever Kh
ol H
ai Raitan
Wild
life Sanctu
ary lies at the d
istance o
f 1.98
Km
in N
directio
n. V
egetation
stud
y has b
een
do
ne in
10
Km
perip
hery
of m
ine lease
area and
their d
etails is given
in C
h 3
.
Ch
apte
r 1 ite
m 1
.3 an
d
page 3
Ch
apte
r 3, Item
3.1
0 at
Page 57
-81
18
. A
stud
y shall b
e got d
on
e to ascertain
the
imp
act of th
e Min
ing P
roject o
n w
ildlife o
f th
e stu
dy
area an
d
details
furn
ished
. Im
pact o
f the p
roject o
n th
e wild
life in th
e su
rrou
nd
ing an
d an
y oth
er pro
tected
area an
d
accord
ingly
detailed
m
itigative m
easures req
uired
, sho
uld
be w
orked
ou
t w
ith co
st imp
lication
s and
sub
mitted
.
EB Stu
dy h
as bee
n carried
ou
t by th
e Ecolo
gy and
Bio
dive
rsity Expert
(NA
BET/Q
CI A
pp
roved
) in an
d aro
un
d th
e lease area to stu
dy th
e wild
life o
f the area h
eir details is give
n in
Ch
3.
3
species
of
sched
ule
-I w
ere
ob
served
du
ring
stud
y an
d
their
con
servation
plan
(Rs. 1
5 Lakh
s) has b
een
prep
ared an
d su
bm
itted to
A
PC
CF
Pan
chku
la H
aryana
for
their
app
roval
on
d
ated
22
.12
.201
7
Attach
ed as A
nn
exure
-XIV
. Th
e pro
per im
pact assessm
ent an
d th
eir sub
sequ
ent m
itigation
m
easures h
ave been
given in
Ch
apte
r 4.
Ch
apte
r 3
, Item
3
.10
at
Page 5
7-81
A
nn
exure
-XIV
. C
hap
ter
4, Ite
m
4.1
0
Table
4.3
at P
age
111
-1
13
19
. Lo
cation
o
f N
ation
al P
arks, San
ctuaries,
Bio
sph
ere R
eserves,
Wild
life C
orrid
ors,
Tiger/ Eleph
ant R
eserves/ (existin
g as well
as pro
po
sed), if an
y, with
in 1
0 km
of th
e m
ine
lease sh
ou
ld
be
clearly in
dicate
d,
sup
po
rted
by
a lo
cation
m
ap
du
ly au
then
ticated b
y Ch
ief Wild
life Ward
en.
Nece
ssary clearance, as m
ay be ap
plicab
le to
such
pro
jects du
e to p
roxim
ity of th
e eco
logically sen
sitive areas as men
tion
ed
abo
ve, sho
uld
be o
btain
ed fro
m th
e State W
ildlife
Dep
artmen
t/ C
hief
Wild
life W
arden
u
nd
er th
e W
ildlife
(Pro
tectio
n)
Act, 1
972
and
cop
y furn
ished
.
No
N
ation
al P
arks, B
iosp
here
Re
serves, Tiger/Elep
han
t R
eserves/C
ritically Po
llute
d areas/A
ravali are falling w
ithin
10
Km
of th
e stu
dy area. H
ow
ever Kh
ol H
ai Raitan
Wild
life Sanctu
ary lies at the
distan
ce of 1
.98
Km
in N
directio
n.
The lo
cation
map
is sho
wn
in figu
re 1.1
. Sam
e has b
een
con
firmed
by Fo
rest Dep
artmen
t vide letter N
o 5
113
on
d
ated
19
.09.20
17
attached
as An
ne
xure
IV.
Ch
apte
r-1,
Figure
1.1
at P
age 4.
An
nexu
re IV.
20
. A
detailed
bio
logical stu
dy o
f the stu
dy
area [core zo
ne an
d b
uffer zo
ne (1
0 km
rad
ius o
f the p
eriph
ery of th
e min
e lease)]
A d
etailed b
iolo
gical stud
y (of 1
0 K
m rad
ius stu
dy area) w
as con
du
cted
b
y Ecolo
gy and
Bio
diversity Exp
ert and
the d
etails are inco
rpo
rated in
th
e chap
ter 3.
Ch
apte
r 3, Item
-3.1
0 at
page 5
6-8
1
Min
ing o
f Bo
uld
er, Gravel an
d San
d (M
ino
r Min
eral) at Rattew
ali Blo
ck/PK
L B-1
0 (A
rea-45
.00
Ha.)
Village
- Ratte
wali, Teh
sil-Barw
ala, District-P
anch
kula, H
aryana b
y M/s Tiru
pati R
oad
ways Fin
al EIA R
ep
ort
shall b
e carried o
ut. D
etails of flo
ra and
fau
na, d
uly au
then
ticated
, separate
ly for
core an
d b
uffer zo
ne sh
ou
ld b
e furn
ished
b
ased o
n su
ch p
rimary field
survey, clearly
ind
icating
the
Sched
ule
of
the
faun
a p
resent. In
case of an
y sched
uled
-I faun
a fo
un
d
in
the
stud
y area,
the
necessary
plan
fo
r th
eir co
nservatio
n
sho
uld
b
e p
repared
in co
nsu
ltation
with
State Forest
and
W
ildlife
Dep
artmen
t an
d
details
furn
ished
. N
ecessary
allocatio
n o
f fu
nd
s fo
r im
plem
entin
g th
e sam
e sh
ou
ld
be
mad
e as part o
f the p
roject co
st.
List of Flo
ra and
Faun
a has b
een
prep
ared b
ased o
n p
rimary su
rvey and
sam
e h
as b
een
sen
d
to
AP
CC
F P
anch
kula
in
con
servation
p
lan
for
app
roval. Seco
nd
ary info
rmatio
n regard
ing th
e flora an
d fau
na o
f district
Pan
chku
la has b
een
pro
cured
from
DFO
Pan
chku
la (An
nexu
re-IV
).
21
. P
roxim
ity to A
reas declared
as ‘Critically
Po
lluted
’ o
r th
e P
roject
areas like
ly to
co
me
un
der
the
‘Aravali
Ran
ge’, (attractin
g co
urt
restriction
s fo
r m
inin
g o
peratio
ns), sh
ou
ld also
be in
dicated
and
w
here so
requ
ired, clearan
ce certification
s fro
m th
e prescrib
ed A
uth
orities, su
ch as
the SP
CB
or State M
inin
g Dep
t. Sho
uld
be
secured
and
furn
ished
to th
e effect that
the
pro
po
sed m
inin
g activities
cou
ld
be
con
side
red.
The
pro
ject site
is n
either
falling
in
pro
ximity
to
area d
eclared
as C
ritically Po
llute
d n
or fallin
g in A
ravali Ran
ge. Th
e valid an
d law
ful Lo
I of
this p
roject site h
as bee
n gran
ted
to th
e lease ho
lder b
y the M
inin
g D
epartm
ent o
f Haryan
a Go
vernm
ent.
The m
ine lease area is n
either fallin
g un
der A
ravali Plan
tation
no
r in
forest area u
nd
er section
4 an
d 5
PLP
A 1
900 as p
er record
of Fo
rest D
epartm
ent, G
ovt. o
f Haryan
a.
An
nexu
re-II
An
nexu
re-IV
22
. Sim
ilarly, for co
astal pro
jects, A C
RZ m
ap
du
ly au
then
ticated
by
on
e o
f th
e au
tho
rized agen
cies dem
arcating LTL, H
TL, C
RZ area, lo
cation
of th
e min
e lease w.r.t.
CR
Z, coastal featu
res such
as man
groves,
if an
y, sh
ou
ld
be
furn
ished
. (N
ote:
The
Min
ing P
rojects fallin
g un
der C
RZ w
ou
ld
also
nee
d
to
ob
tain
app
roval
of
the
con
cerned
C
oastal
Zon
e M
anagem
ent
No
t Ap
plicab
le, since th
e pro
ject site do
es no
t com
es un
der co
astal area.
Ch
apte
r-1,
Table
1.1
at
Page 2
.
Min
ing o
f Bo
uld
er, Gravel an
d San
d (M
ino
r Min
eral) at Rattew
ali Blo
ck/PK
L B-1
0 (A
rea-45
.00
Ha.)
Village
- Ratte
wali, Teh
sil-Barw
ala, District-P
anch
kula, H
aryana b
y M/s Tiru
pati R
oad
ways Fin
al EIA R
ep
ort
Au
tho
rity).
23
. R
&R
P
lan/co
mp
ensatio
n
details
for
the
Pro
ject Affected
Peo
ple (P
AP
) sho
uld
be
furn
ished
. Wh
ile prep
aring th
e R&
R P
lan,
the relevan
t State/ Natio
nal R
ehab
ilitation
&
Resettlem
ent P
olicy sh
ou
ld b
e kept in
view
. In
resp
ect o
f SC
s /STs
and
o
ther
we
aker section
s of th
e society in
the stu
dy
area, a need
based
samp
le survey, fam
ily-w
ise, sho
uld
be u
nd
ertaken to
assess their
requ
iremen
ts, an
d
action
p
rogram
p
repared
an
d
sub
mitted
acco
rdin
gly, in
tegratin
g th
e secto
ral p
rogram
o
f lin
e d
epartm
ents o
f the State G
overn
men
t. It m
ay be clearly b
rou
ght o
ut w
he
ther th
e village lo
cated
in th
e min
e lease area will
be sh
ifted o
r no
t. The issu
es relating to
sh
ifting o
f Village in
clud
ing th
eir R&
R an
d
socio
-econ
om
ic asp
ects sh
ou
ld
be
discu
ssed in
the rep
ort.
There
is no
Pro
ject Affecte
d P
erson
(PA
P) b
y th
e pro
po
sed m
inin
g activities. H
ence, th
ere is no
need
of R
&R
Plan
. Th
ere is no
hu
man
settlemen
t in allo
tted m
ine lease
area. Ho
wever, th
e 1
0% o
f the an
nu
al con
tract mo
ney i.e. 1
,17
,25,0
00
will b
e dep
osite
d
every year
in
M
ines
and
M
inerals
Develo
pm
ent,
Resto
ration
an
d
Reh
abilitatio
n Fu
nd
by th
e pro
ject pro
po
nen
t as per th
e po
int (xiv) o
f Lo
I. So
cio e
con
om
ic stud
y has b
een
do
ne an
d in
corp
orated
in ch
apte
r 3.
Ch
apte
r-1
, Tab
le 1
.1
at P
age 4
Ch
apte
r 3 ite
m 3.11
page
81
-91
24
. O
ne
season
(n
on
-mo
nso
on
) [i.e.
March
-M
ay (Su
mm
er Seaso
n);
Octo
ber-
Decem
ber
(po
st m
on
soo
n
season
); D
ecemb
er-Febru
ary (w
inte
r seaso
n)]
prim
ary b
aseline
data
on
am
bien
t air
qu
ality as per C
PC
B N
otificatio
n o
f 200
9, w
ater qu
ality, no
ise level, soil an
d flo
ra an
d fau
na sh
all be co
llected an
d th
e AA
Q
and
o
ther
data
so
com
piled
p
resented
d
ate-w
ise in th
e EIA an
d EM
P R
epo
rt. Site-
Baselin
e data o
f stud
y area with
in 1
0 K
m rad
ius o
f the p
roject site w
as co
llected
po
st mo
nso
on
perio
d ( 1
st Oct 2
01
7 to
31
st Dec 2
017) as p
er To
R n
o. J-1
10
15
/75
/20
17
-IA.II (M
) app
roved
from
Mo
EF&C
C d
ated
14.09
.20
17
. Th
e labo
ratory rep
ort an
d field
mo
nito
ring d
ata of A
ir, wate
r, no
ise an
d
soil etc. h
as bee
n co
llected
and
attached
as An
nexu
re.
Ch
apte
r-3
Item
3
.5
at P
age 35-51
A
nn
exure
-VI
An
nexu
re-V
II A
nn
exure
-VIII
An
nexu
re-IX
Site
specific
meteo
rolo
gy d
ata w
as co
llected
an
d
inco
rpo
rated
in
EIA/EM
P R
epo
rt. C
hap
ter 3
, Tab
le 3.3
at P
age 33
Min
ing o
f Bo
uld
er, Gravel an
d San
d (M
ino
r Min
eral) at Rattew
ali Blo
ck/PK
L B-1
0 (A
rea-45
.00
Ha.)
Village
- Ratte
wali, Teh
sil-Barw
ala, District-P
anch
kula, H
aryana b
y M/s Tiru
pati R
oad
ways Fin
al EIA R
ep
ort
specific
meteo
rolo
gical d
ata sh
ou
ld
also
be
collecte
d.
The
locatio
n
of
the
mo
nito
ring statio
ns sh
ou
ld b
e such
as to
represe
nt
wh
ole
of
the
stud
y area
and
ju
stified kee
pin
g in view
the p
re-d
om
inan
t D
ow
nw
ind
d
irection
an
d
locatio
n
of
sensitive
recepto
rs. Th
ere sh
ou
ld
be
at least o
ne m
on
itorin
g station
with
in 5
00
m
of
the
min
e lease
in
the
pre
-do
min
ant
do
wn
win
d
directio
n.
The
min
eralogical
com
po
sition
of P
M1
0 , particu
larly for free
silica, sho
uld
be given
.
The lo
cation
of A
ir Mo
nito
ring statio
ns w
as selected to
represen
t the
wh
ole m
ine lease area (1
0 K
m rad
ius). O
ne Lo
cation
is also selected
in
500
m o
f do
min
ant d
ow
nw
ind
directio
n.
Ch
apte
r 3,
Table
3.5
at
Page
35
, Figu
re 3
.11
at
Page 3
9
Min
eralogical
com
po
sition
o
f P
M1
0 p
articularly
for
Free
silica is
inco
rpo
rated
in th
e EIA/EM
P R
epo
rt. The ran
ge of Free
Silica in P
M10
was fo
un
d to
be 2
.6 %
to 3
.4 %
.
Ch
apte
r 3,
Table
3.8
at
Page 3
6
25
. A
ir qu
ality mo
delin
g sho
uld
be carried
ou
t fo
r pred
iction
of im
pact o
f the p
roject o
n
the air q
uality o
f the area. It sh
ou
ld also
take
into
accou
nt th
e imp
act of m
ovem
ent
of veh
icles for tran
spo
rtation
of m
ineral.
The d
etails of th
e mo
del u
sed an
d in
pu
t p
arame
ters used
for m
od
eling sh
ou
ld b
e p
rovid
ed. Th
e air qu
ality con
tou
rs may b
e sh
ow
n o
n a lo
cation
map
clearly ind
icating
the
locatio
n
of
the
site, lo
cation
o
f sen
sitive recep
tors,
if an
y, an
d
the
hab
itation
. Th
e w
ind
ro
ses sh
ow
ing
pred
om
inan
t win
d d
irection
may also
be
ind
icated o
n th
e map
.
Co
mp
lied in
chap
ter 4.
Ch
apte
r 4,
Item
4
.3,
at P
age 93-108
26
. Th
e wate
r requ
iremen
t for th
e Pro
ject, its availab
ility an
d
sou
rce sh
ou
ld
be
furn
ished
. A
d
etailed
water
balan
ce sh
ou
ld
also
be
pro
vided
. Fresh
w
ater req
uirem
ent
for
the
Pro
ject sh
ou
ld
be
ind
icated.
Wate
r requ
iremen
t in th
is pro
ject site is 120
KLD
. Wate
r will b
e taken
fro
m existin
g water so
urces fro
m n
earby villages o
r tanke
r sup
plier. Th
e d
etails are inco
rpo
rated in
the EIA
/EMP
repo
rt. To
tal Wate
r Re
qu
irem
en
t= 12
0 K
LD
Du
st Sup
pressio
n =8
6.5
KLD
P
lantatio
n= 3
0 KLD
D
om
estic Pu
rpo
se= 3
.5 KLD
Ch
apte
r 2 Figu
re 2.1
4.1
at P
age 22
Min
ing o
f Bo
uld
er, Gravel an
d San
d (M
ino
r Min
eral) at Rattew
ali Blo
ck/PK
L B-1
0 (A
rea-45
.00
Ha.)
Village
- Ratte
wali, Teh
sil-Barw
ala, District-P
anch
kula, H
aryana b
y M/s Tiru
pati R
oad
ways Fin
al EIA R
ep
ort
27
. N
ecessary clearan
ce from
the C
om
peten
t A
uth
ority fo
r draw
l of req
uisite
qu
antity o
f w
ater for th
e Pro
ject sho
uld
be p
rovid
ed.
A ap
plicatio
n h
as bee
n su
bm
itted to
CG
WA
on
24
.04.2
018
. water w
ill be
extracted afte
r app
roval fro
m th
e com
pete
nt au
tho
rity. A
nn
exure
-XV
28
. D
escriptio
n
of
water
con
servation
m
easures p
rop
osed
to b
e ado
pte
d in
the
Pro
ject sh
ou
ld
be
given.
Details
of
rainw
ater h
arvesting
pro
po
sed
in
the
Pro
ject, if any, sh
ou
ld b
e pro
vided
.
The p
roject is p
rop
osed
in rive
rbed
of D
ud
hgarh
. This ia rive
rbed
min
ing
pro
ject so th
e R
ainw
ater harvestin
g will b
e pro
po
sed to
install in
co
mm
un
ity land
/ scho
ol p
remises b
y taking th
eir prio
r app
roval fro
m
con
cerned
auth
ority.
29
. Im
pact o
f the p
roject o
n th
e water q
uality,
bo
th su
rface and
grou
nd
wate
r, sho
uld
be
assessed
an
d
necessary
safeguard
m
easures,
if an
y req
uired
, sh
ou
ld
be
pro
vided
.
Pro
po
sed p
roject w
ill be fo
r the extractio
n o
f Bo
uld
er gravel and
sand
fro
m th
e riverbed
Du
dgarh
up
to 3
m d
epth
from
the su
rface. Wh
ereas th
e grou
nd
water tab
le is 9-1
0 m
and
it will n
ot in
tersected d
urin
g the
entire p
eriod
of m
inin
g. Th
e grou
nd
water q
uality w
ill no
t be ch
anged
becau
se min
ing activity
will n
ot in
tersect th
e grou
nd
water tab
le as it is restricted to
3m d
epth
in
river bed
. N
o p
erman
ent in
frastructu
re will b
e develo
ped
wh
ich m
ay ob
struct th
e rive
r flow
, the p
rop
osed
sand
(min
or m
ineral) m
inin
g will n
ot b
e do
ne in
rain
y days h
ence th
ere will n
ot b
e any ad
verse imp
act on
the su
rface w
ater.
Ch
apte
r 4,
Item
4
.6
at p
age 1
09
Figure
4.5
at
Page 1
10
.
30
. B
ased o
n actu
al mo
nito
red d
ata, it may
clearly b
e sh
ow
n
wh
ether
wo
rking
will
inte
rsect gro
un
dw
ater.
Nece
ssary d
ata an
d d
ocu
men
tation
in th
is regard m
ay be
pro
vided
. In
case
the
wo
rking
will
inte
rsect gro
un
dw
ater
table,
a d
etailed
Hyd
ro
Geo
logical
Stud
y sh
ou
ld
be
un
dertaken
an
d
Rep
ort
furn
ished
. N
ecessary
perm
ission
fro
m
Cen
tral G
rou
nd
W
ater A
uth
ority
for
wo
rking
belo
w gro
un
d w
ater and
for p
um
pin
g of
grou
nd
water sh
ou
ld also
be o
btain
ed an
d
cop
y furn
ished
.
The m
aximu
m w
orkin
g dep
th o
f min
ing w
ill be 3
m b
gl in river b
ed
wh
ere the gro
un
dw
ater tab
le exists at an average d
epth
of 8
-10
m b
gl. So
min
ing d
epth
will n
ot in
tersect th
e grou
nd
water tab
le.
Ch
apte
r 4,
Figure
4.5
at
Page 1
08
.
Min
ing o
f Bo
uld
er, Gravel an
d San
d (M
ino
r Min
eral) at Rattew
ali Blo
ck/PK
L B-1
0 (A
rea-45
.00
Ha.)
Village
- Ratte
wali, Teh
sil-Barw
ala, District-P
anch
kula, H
aryana b
y M/s Tiru
pati R
oad
ways Fin
al EIA R
ep
ort
31
. D
etails o
f an
y stream
, seaso
nal
or
oth
erwise, p
assing th
rou
gh th
e lease area an
d m
od
ification
/diversio
n p
rop
osed
, if an
y, and
the im
pact o
f the sam
e on
the
hyd
rolo
gy sho
uld
be b
rou
ght o
ut.
There is n
o stre
am m
od
ification
/ diversio
n d
ue to
pro
po
sed m
inin
g activity. It is o
pen
cast min
ing o
f Bo
uld
er, Gravel an
d
Sand
(m
ino
r min
eral) lo
cated o
n th
e river bed
and
min
ing is p
ermitte
d o
nly u
p to
dep
th o
f 3 m
eter; hen
ce there w
ill be n
o stream
diversio
n/ m
od
ification
s.
----
32
. In
form
ation
o
n
site elevatio
n,
wo
rking
dep
th, gro
un
dw
ater tab
le etc. Sho
uld
be
pro
vided
b
oth
in
A
MSL
and
b
gl. A
sch
ematic d
iagram m
ay also b
e pro
vided
fo
r the sam
e.
Maxim
um
Wo
rking D
epth
: 3m
bgl
Gro
un
d w
ater Table: 8
-10
m b
gl Site
elevatio
n: 3
56
.00 to
36
0.4
0 m
amsl
Schem
atic diagram
of m
inin
g dep
th also
inco
rpo
rated in
Ch
apte
r-4.
-
33
. A
tim
e b
ou
nd
P
rogressive
Green
belt
Develo
pm
ent P
lan sh
all be p
repared
in a
tabu
lar fo
rm
(ind
icating
the
linear
and
q
uan
titative co
verage, plan
t species an
d
time
frame)
and
su
bm
itted,
keep
ing
in
min
d, th
e same w
ill have to
be exe
cute
d
up
fro
nt
on
co
mm
encem
en
t o
f th
e p
roject. P
hase
-wise p
lan o
f plan
tation
and
co
mp
ensato
ry affo
restation
sh
ou
ld
be
charted
clearly ind
icating th
e area to b
e co
vered u
nd
er plan
tation
and
the sp
ecies to
be p
lante
d. Th
e details o
f plan
tation
alread
y do
ne sh
ou
ld b
e given
. The p
lant
species
selected
fo
r green
b
elt sh
ou
ld
have greater eco
logical valu
e and
sho
uld
b
e o
f go
od
u
tility valu
e to
th
e lo
cal p
op
ulatio
n
with
em
ph
asis o
n
local
and
n
ative species an
d th
e species w
hich
are to
lerant to
po
llutio
n.
A su
itable co
mb
inatio
n o
f trees th
at can gro
w fast an
d also
have go
od
leaf co
ver shall b
e ado
pted
to d
evelop
the green
belt. It is p
rop
osed
to
plan
t 4
10
0
nu
mb
er/ year
of
native
specie
s alo
ng
with
so
me
fruit
bearin
g and
med
icinal trees. Sch
edu
le of P
lantatio
n fo
r the p
lantatio
n
has b
een given
in EIA
/ EMP
Re
po
rt.
Ch
apte
r 10, Item
10.6
P
age -151
-154
34
. Im
pact
on
lo
cal tran
spo
rt in
frastructu
re d
ue
to th
e Pro
ject sho
uld
be
ind
icated
. P
rojected
in
crease in
tru
ck traffic
as a
result o
f the P
roject in
the p
resent ro
ad
Imp
act on
local tran
spo
rt infrastru
cture d
ue to
the p
roject h
as bee
n
assessed
. There w
ill no
t be m
uch
imp
act on
local tran
spo
rt. 22
5 P
CU
/hr
will b
e increase
d in
curren
t traffic Scenario
.
Ch
apte
r 4, Ite
m 4.14
Page
118
Min
ing o
f Bo
uld
er, Gravel an
d San
d (M
ino
r Min
eral) at Rattew
ali Blo
ck/PK
L B-1
0 (A
rea-45
.00
Ha.)
Village
- Ratte
wali, Teh
sil-Barw
ala, District-P
anch
kula, H
aryana b
y M/s Tiru
pati R
oad
ways Fin
al EIA R
ep
ort
netw
ork
(inclu
din
g th
ose
ou
tside
the
Pro
ject area)
sho
uld
b
e w
orked
o
ut,
ind
icating
wh
ether
it is
capab
le o
f h
and
ling
the
increm
ental
load
. A
rrangem
ent
for
imp
rovin
g th
e in
frastructu
re, if con
temp
lated (in
clud
ing
action
to b
e taken b
y oth
er agencies su
ch
as State Go
vernm
ent) sh
ou
ld b
e covered
. P
roject P
rop
on
ent sh
all con
du
ct Imp
act of
Transp
ortatio
n stu
dy as p
er Ind
ian R
oad
C
on
gress Gu
idelin
es.
Traffic den
sity from
the p
rop
osed
min
ing activity h
as been
inco
rpo
rated
in th
e EIA/EM
P rep
ort an
d traffic stu
dy is en
closed
as An
nexu
re-X
.
Ch
apte
r3, 3
.9 Figu
re 3.1
7 at P
age 53
An
nexu
re X
35
.
Details o
f the o
nsite sh
elter and
facilities to
be p
rovid
ed to
the m
ine w
orkers sh
ou
ld
be in
clud
ed in
the EIA
repo
rt.
Ad
equ
ate in
frastructu
re and
oth
er facilities will b
e pro
vided
to m
ine
wo
rker. Info
rmatio
n ab
ou
t on
site shelte
r and
facilities for w
orkers h
as b
een
inco
rpo
rated in
the EIA
/EMP
Rep
ort.
Ch
apte
r 2 , Item
2.14
at P
age 23
36
. C
on
ceptu
al p
ost
min
ing
land
u
se an
d
Reclam
ation
and
Resto
ration
of m
ined
ou
t areas
(with
p
lans
and
w
ith
adeq
uate
nu
mb
er of se
ction
s) sho
uld
be give
n in
the
EIA rep
ort.
Co
ncep
tual
po
st m
inin
g Lan
d
use
is in
corp
orated
in
th
e EIA
/EMP
R
epo
rt. Th
e land
use o
f the lease
area will rem
ain sam
e as the p
rop
osed
activity fo
r extraction
of d
epo
sited m
inerals (m
ino
r min
eral) from
river bed
w
hich
will get rep
lenish
ed d
urin
g succe
edin
g mo
nso
on
seaso
ns.
District su
rvey repo
rt was p
repared
by o
fficer of D
istrict Ad
min
istration
P
anch
kula i.e D
epu
ty Co
mm
ission
er, Forest O
fficer, Execu
tive Engin
eer
water service d
ivision
, SDO
Po
llutio
n C
on
trol B
oard
Pan
chku
la, Min
ing
Officer, D
uly certified
District Su
rvey Rep
ort w
as reviewe
d b
y Directo
r o
f Min
es and
Geo
logy H
aryana G
overn
men
t and
same w
as sub
mitted
to
Dep
uty
Co
mm
ission
er P
anch
kula
vide
mem
o
no
D
MY/H
Y/DSR
/PK
L /2
01
7/2
120
date
d 2
4.0
4.2
018
to p
lace on
the w
ebsite o
f pan
chku
la for
seekin
g respo
nse o
f the p
ub
lic if any.
In view
of D
istrict Survey R
epo
rt in p
ara no
. 8.3
it is stated th
at the
min
eral remo
ved fro
m th
e riverbed
are get replen
ished
after every rain
y season
with
min
eral bro
ugh
t alon
g with
water fro
m h
illy areas. Th
e min
eral reserves fo
r min
ing o
n rep
lenish
men
t remain
almo
st same
every year after rainy seaso
n.
Ch
apte
r 2, Tab
le 2.1
4 at
Page 2
3
Min
ing o
f Bo
uld
er, Gravel an
d San
d (M
ino
r Min
eral) at Rattew
ali Blo
ck/PK
L B-1
0 (A
rea-45
.00
Ha.)
Village
- Ratte
wali, Teh
sil-Barw
ala, District-P
anch
kula, H
aryana b
y M/s Tiru
pati R
oad
ways Fin
al EIA R
ep
ort
37
. O
ccup
ation
al H
ealth
imp
acts o
f th
e P
roject
sho
uld
b
e an
ticipated
an
d
the
pro
po
sed p
reventive m
easures sp
elt ou
t in
detail. D
etails of p
re-p
lacemen
t med
ical exam
inatio
n
and
p
eriod
ical m
edical
examin
ation
sch
edu
les sh
ou
ld
be
inco
rpo
rated
in
th
e EM
P.
The
pro
ject sp
ecific o
ccup
ation
al h
ealth
mitigatio
n
measu
res with
requ
ired facilities p
rop
osed
in
the m
inin
g area May b
e detailed
.
The im
pact o
n O
HS o
f emp
loyee an
d p
rop
er mitigatio
n alo
ng w
ith
bu
dgetary p
rovisio
n in
corp
orated
in th
e EIA/EM
P R
epo
rt. P
erson
pro
tective measu
res, pre
-placem
ent m
edical exam
inatio
n an
d
perio
dical m
edical exam
inatio
n sch
edu
les, man
agemen
t plan
are given
in th
e EIA/EM
P R
epo
rt.
Ch
apte
r 4, Ite
m 4
.13
and
P
age-1
17 Ch
apte
r-10
,
Item
10
.8,
Page 15
6
38
. P
ub
lic health
imp
lication
s of th
e Pro
ject an
d related
activities for th
e po
pu
lation
in
the im
pact zo
ne sh
ou
ld b
e systematically
evaluated
an
d
the
pro
po
sed
remed
ial m
easures sh
ou
ld b
e detailed
alon
g with
b
ud
getary allocatio
ns.
Pu
blic
health
im
plicatio
n
like resp
iratory
diso
rder,
no
ise in
du
ced
pro
blem
s are majo
r issues w
hich
will b
e add
ressed p
rop
erly. Stud
y has
bee
n p
erform
ed w
hich
inclu
des to
gain an
un
derstan
din
g of th
e sou
rce, id
entificatio
n o
f expo
sure
path
way an
d d
etermin
ation
of likely rece
pto
r. Th
e imp
act will n
ot b
e con
centrate
d an
d co
nfin
ed to
particu
lar zon
e. P
eriod
ic health
camp
s will b
e un
dertake
n u
nd
er ESC activities in
the
villages. R
s 6.00
Lakhs p
er year will b
e spen
t on
Health
check u
p cam
ps fo
r affecte
d
po
pu
lation
ad
jacent
to
the
pro
po
sed
pro
ject activity
and
p
rop
er b
ud
get allocatio
n h
as b
een
given
u
nd
er ESC
bu
dget
in
this
EIA/EM
P R
epo
rt.
---
Ch
apte
r 10
, Tab
le 10
.5,
Page 15
0
39
. M
easures o
f socio
econ
om
ic significan
ce an
d
influ
ence
to
the
local
com
mu
nity
pro
po
sed to
be p
rovid
ed b
y the P
roject
Pro
po
nen
t sho
uld
be in
dicate
d. A
s far as p
ossib
le, qu
antitative d
imen
sion
s may b
e give
n
with
tim
e fram
es
for
imp
lemen
tation
.
Local p
eop
le near to
pro
po
sed p
roject w
ill be b
enefite
d in
term
s of
emp
loym
ent an
d so
cial welfare p
rogram
wh
ich are p
rop
osed
un
der ESC
h
ead.
Details o
f ESC activities h
ave b
een
given in
detailed
in ch
apter-1
0.
Qu
antitative estim
ation
of activities w
ill be m
entio
n after th
e pu
blic
hearin
g becau
se mo
re clear pro
spective o
f com
mu
nity n
eed
s will b
e at th
at time.
Ch
apte
r 1
0, Tab
le 1
0.4,10
.5 P
age 155
40
. D
etailed en
viron
men
tal man
agemen
t plan
to
m
itigate
the
enviro
nm
ental
imp
acts w
hich
, sh
ou
ld
inter-alia
inclu
de
the
Co
mp
lied in
Ch
apte
r-10
. C
hap
ter-1
0, Item
1
0.1
-
10.5
at Page
157
-158
Min
ing o
f Bo
uld
er, Gravel an
d San
d (M
ino
r Min
eral) at Rattew
ali Blo
ck/PK
L B-1
0 (A
rea-45
.00
Ha.)
Village
- Ratte
wali, Teh
sil-Barw
ala, District-P
anch
kula, H
aryana b
y M/s Tiru
pati R
oad
ways Fin
al EIA R
ep
ort
imp
acts o
f ch
ange
of
land
u
se, lo
ss o
f agricu
ltural
and
grazin
g lan
d,
if an
y, o
ccup
ation
al health
imp
acts besid
es oth
er im
pacts sp
ecific to th
e pro
po
sed P
roject.
41
. P
ub
lic h
earing
po
ints
raised
and
co
mm
itmen
t of th
e pro
ject pro
po
nen
t on
th
e same alo
ng w
ith tim
e bo
un
d actio
n
plan
to
im
plem
ent
the
same
sho
uld
b
e p
rovid
ed an
d also
inco
rpo
rated
in th
e final
EIA/EM
P R
epo
rt of th
e Pro
ject.
Pu
blic
hearin
g p
oin
ts raised
an
d
com
mitm
ent
of
the
pro
ject p
rop
on
ent o
n th
e same alo
ng w
ith tim
e bo
un
d actio
n p
lan is given
in
the ch
apter 7
of EIA
repo
rt.
Ch
apte
r 7 ite
m 7
.1 page
12
9-1
37
42
. D
etails o
f litigatio
n
pen
din
g again
st th
e p
roject,
if an
y, w
ith
directio
n
/ord
er p
assed b
y any C
ou
rt of Law
against th
e p
roject sh
ou
ld b
e given.
There is n
o co
urt case o
r litigation
pen
din
g against th
is pro
ject in an
y co
urt o
f law.
__
43
. Th
e cost o
f the p
roject (cap
ital cost an
d
recurrin
g cost) as w
ell as th
e cost to
ward
s im
plem
entatio
n o
f EMP
sho
uld
clearly be
spelt o
ut.
Co
mp
lied.
Ch
apte
r-9 Ite
m 9.0, 9
.1 at
Page 14
7.
44
. A
D
isaster M
anagem
ent
Plan
sh
all b
e p
repared
an
d
inclu
ded
in
th
e EIA
/EMP
rep
ort.
Co
mp
lied.
Ch
apte
r 7
Ite
m
7.2
at P
age 147
45
. B
enefits o
f the
pro
ject if
the
pro
ject is
imp
lemen
ted
sho
uld
b
e sp
elt o
ut.
The
ben
efits o
f th
e p
roject
shall
clearly in
dicate en
viron
men
tal, social, eco
no
mic,
emp
loym
ent p
oten
tial etc.
Co
mp
lied.
Ch
apte
r 8 at P
age 13
7-
145
46
. Ge
ne
ral Po
ints
46
B
esides th
e abo
ve, the b
elow
men
tion
ed gen
eral po
ints are also
to b
e follo
we
d.
a) A
ll do
cum
ents to
be p
rop
erly referenced
with
ind
ex and
con
tinu
ou
s page n
um
berin
g. C
om
piled
b)
Wh
ere data are p
resented
in th
e Rep
ort esp
ecially in Tab
les, the p
eriod
in w
hich
the d
ata were co
llected an
d th
e
sou
rces sho
uld
be in
dicated
.
Ind
icated
Min
ing o
f Bo
uld
er, Gravel an
d San
d (M
ino
r Min
eral) at Rattew
ali Blo
ck/PK
L B-1
0 (A
rea-45
.00
Ha.)
Village
- Ratte
wali, Teh
sil-Barw
ala, District-P
anch
kula, H
aryana b
y M/s Tiru
pati R
oad
ways Fin
al EIA R
ep
ort
c) P
roject
Pro
po
nen
t sh
all en
close
all th
e an
alysis/testing
repo
rts o
f w
ater, air,
soil,
no
ise etc.
usin
g th
e
Mo
EF&C
C/N
AB
L accredited
labo
ratories. A
ll origin
al analysis/te
sting rep
orts sh
ou
ld b
e available d
urin
g app
raisal
of th
e pro
ject.
Enclo
sed
d)
Wh
ere the d
ocu
men
ts pro
vided
are in lan
guage o
ther th
an En
glish, an
English
translatio
n sh
ou
ld b
e pro
vided
. P
rovid
ed
e) Th
e Qu
estion
naire fo
r enviro
nm
ental ap
praisal o
f min
ing p
rojects as d
evised earlier b
y the M
inistry sh
all be filled
and
sub
mitted
.
Co
mp
lied
f) W
hile p
reparin
g the EIA
repo
rt, the in
structio
ns fo
r the p
rop
on
ents an
d in
structio
ns fo
r the C
on
sultan
ts issued
by
Mo
EF vide O
.M. N
o. J-1
10
13/41
/200
6-IA
.II (I) dated
4th
Au
gust, 2
009
, wh
ich are availab
le on
the w
eb
site of th
is
Min
istry, sho
uld
be fo
llow
ed.
Follo
we
d
g) C
han
ges, if any m
ade in
the b
asic scop
e an
d p
roject p
aramete
rs (as sub
mitted
in Fo
rm-1
and
the P
FR fo
r securin
g
TOR
) sho
uld
be b
rou
ght to
the atten
tion
of M
oEF&
CC
with
reason
s for su
ch ch
anges an
d th
e perm
ission
sho
uld
be
sou
ght, as th
e TOR
may also
have to
be alte
red. P
ost P
ub
lic Hearin
g chan
ges in stru
cture an
d co
nte
nt o
f the Fin
al
EIA/EM
P (o
ther th
an m
od
ification
s arising o
ut o
f the P
.H. p
rocess) w
ill entail co
nd
uctin
g the P
H again
with
the
revised d
ocu
men
tation
.
Will b
e Co
mp
lied
h)
As p
er the circu
lar No
.-J-110
11/6
18
/20
10-IA
.II (I) dated
30
.05
.20
12, certified
repo
rt of th
e status o
f com
plian
ce of
the co
nd
ition
s stipu
lated in
the en
viron
men
t clearance fo
r the existin
g op
eration
s of th
e pro
ject, sho
uld
be
ob
tained
from
the R
egio
nal O
ffice of M
inistry o
f Enviro
nm
ent, Fo
rest and
Clim
ate Ch
ange, as m
ay be ap
plicab
le.
Will b
e Co
mp
lied
i) Th
e EIA rep
ort sh
ou
ld also
inclu
de (i) su
rface plan
of th
e area ind
icating co
nto
urs o
f main
top
ograp
hic featu
res,
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INTRODUCTION 1.0 INTRODUCTION Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) is a process used to identify theenvironmental, social & economic impacts of a project prior to decision making. Itis a decision-making tool, which guides, the decision makers in taking appropriatedecisions for proposed projects. It aims to predict environmental impacts at anearly stage of project planning and design, find ways and means to reduce adverseimpacts, shape projects to suit the local environment and present the predictionsand options to decision makers. By using EIA, both environmental & economicbenefits can be achieved. By considering environmental effects prediction &mitigation, early benefits in project planning, protection of the environment, optimumutilization of resources, thus saving overall time & cost of the project. Application for grant of Environmental Clearance was uploaded online on 27.04.2018 and the proposal was
technically appraised on 31st EAC Meeting held on 14 – 15th May’ 2018 by former ACO Vardhan Environet,
Gurgaon (Serial No. 152 of List of Accredited Consultant Organizations (Alphabetically) Rev. 66 Rev. June 05,
2018). Subsequently the project was deferred and the ACO was flagged off for certain anomalies.
Thus, Project Proponent approached/ re-appoint new Consultant “Enkay Enviro Services Pvt. Ltd., Jaipur”
(Listed at S. No. 45 under the list of NABET Accredited consultant organizations as on August 05, 2018) for
providing further technical advisory on the proposed project henceforth.
In reference to the above matter, No Objection Certificate was obtained from Vardhan Environet, Gurgaon
(Former Consultant), wherein the onus of the baseline data generated for a period of Post Monsoon-
October, November and December’ 2017 was obligated the former ACO. Enclosed as Annexure – I.
An EDS has been generated on dated 10.08.2018 stating that “The Ministry has sought clarification from
DMG, Haryana on 20.08.2018 regarding mining in Rattewali. The reply from DMG is yet to be received from
the Ministry. The proposal could only be considered after receiving the reply from DMG”. Enclosed as
Annexure – II.
1.1PURPOSE OF REPORT The applicant M/s Tirupati Roadways, Jharkhand is seeking prior Environmental Clearance for Proposed Boulder, gravel and Sand (Minor Mineral) Mining project at “Rattewali Block/ PKL B 10” over an area of 45.00 ha. with 19,00,000 TPA production capacity.
As per EIA Notification dated 14th September, 2006 and subsequent amendments, the project falls in Schedule 1 (a) in Category ‘A’, due to Khol Hi Raitan Wildlife Sanctuary lies at the distance of 1.98 Km in N direction Hence it attract general condition. In thiscontext, Form-I and Pre-Feasibility Report has been submitted to Ministry of Environment & Forests, NewDelhi on date 18/07/2017(online)and requesting for issue of “Terms of Reference” (ToR).TheToR Presentation was held on 30.08.2017before EAC of MoEF&CC New Delhi. Subsequently, the ToR was issued on date 14.09.2017 by EAC,MoEF&CC vide letter no J-11015/75/2017-IA.II(M) (enclosed asAnnexure-I).We have collected data for one season i.e. from 1st Oct 2017 to 31stDec 2017. The e-Auctionfor this mining projectheld on 24th –25th May, 2017 on the State Government Web Portalhttps://haryanaeprocurment.gov.inand M/s Tirupati Roadways, has offered highest bid of Rs.11,72,50,000 /-as against the reserve price of Rs. 08,18,00,000/- per annum for obtaining the mining Contract of minor minerals mines namely “Rattewali Block/PKL B 10” for extraction of Boulder, Gravel and sand having tentative area of 45.00Ha. falling in Village-Rattewali, Tehsil Barwala, District- Panchkula (Haryana). Letter of Intent: The letter of intent (LoI) has been issued by the Director of Mines & Geology department, Haryana vide Memo no. DMG/HY/Cont/Rattewali Block/PKL B 10/2017/2658dated 16.06.2017 in favor
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of M/sTirupati Roadwaysfor mining of Boulder, Gravel and Sand (Copy of LOI has been enclosed as Annexure-II). Lease Period:7 Years. Mine Plan and Progressive Mine Closure Plan:Mining Plan and Progressive Mine Closure Plan of this proposed mining lease area is approved by Director General of Mines and Geology Department vide memo no. DMG/HY/MP/ Rattewali Block/PKL/B-10/2017/405on dated 24/01/2018 with production capacity of 19,00,000 (Copy enclosed as Annexure-III). There has been approval of Modified Mining Plan including Progressive Mine Closure Plan for 19,00,000 TPA submitted on 30.07.2018 as per the requirements desired by EAC from the Office of State Mining Engineer, Director Mines & Geology, Haryana vide Memo no. DMG/ HY/ MP/ Rattewali Block/ PKL B – 10/ 3989 – 92 dated 07.08.2018. Enclosed as Annexure – III.
1.2IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECTAND PROJECT PROPONENT The applicant is seeking prior Environmental Clearance project as per EIA notification 2006 and its amendments. Since the mine lease area is less than 50 Ha (45 Ha) however, due to Khol Hi Raitan Wildlife Sanctuary lies at the distance of 1.98 Km in N direction Hence, it attract general condition.Hereafter, it falls under “Category A” based on the Schedule Clause number 1(a) of EIA notification 2006 and subsequent amendments.The applicant M/s Tirupati Roadways, Jharkhand is seeking prior Environmental Clearance for Proposed Boulder, Gravel and Sand (Minor Mineral) Mining project at “Rattewali Block/ PKL B 10” over an area of 45.00 ha with Production Capacity of 19,00,000 TPA. The Applicant details are givenbelow;
# Name of the Mine lease area
Applicant Proponent Name
1. Rattewali Block PKL/B-10 Area–45.00 Ha. District-Panchkula,Haryana
M/s Tirupati Roadways 3, Sadashiv Properties, Katras Road,Bank More,Dhanbad, Jharkhand-826001
Sh. Gurpreet Singh Sabharwal Mob No: +91-9431121931, 9263181111 Email id: [email protected]
1.3BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF NATURE, SIZE, LOCATION OF THE PROJECTAND ITS IMPORTANCE TO THE COUNTRY REGION
Table1.1 Brief Description of the Project
S. No.
Particulars Details
A. Nature and Size of the Project
Mining of Boulder, gravel and Sand Minor Minerals with Production Capacity of 19,00,000 TPA (M.L. Area- 45.00 ha).
B. Location Name of Unit Khasra Number Area of Block in ha Rattewali Block PKL/B-10 141 min 45.00 Total 45.00 Village Rattewali
Tehsil Barwala
District Panchkula
State Haryana
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Latitude and Longitude of
S. No. Latitude Longitude BP-1 30° 39' 24.6" N 76° 59' 48.8" E BP-2 30° 39' 22.800" N 76° 59' 50.000" E BP-3 30° 39' 16.800" N 76° 59' 47.300" E BP-4 30° 39' 14.900" N 76° 59' 47.800" E BP-5 30° 39' 7.439" N 76° 59' 40.179" E BP-6 30° 39' 1.800" N 76° 59' 33.000" E BP-7 30° 39' 1.000" N 76° 59' 34.200" E BP-8 30° 38' 54.040" N 76° 59' 30.880" E BP-9 30° 38' 49.026" N 76° 59' 28.353" E BP-10 30° 38' 38.708" N 76° 59' 28.924" E BP-11 30° 38' 33.000" N 76° 59' 31.999" E BP-12 30° 38' 33.000" N 76° 59' 19.200" E BP-13 30° 38' 49.000" N 76° 59' 19.500" E BP-14 30° 38' 53.000" N 76° 59' 17.500" E BP-15 30° 38' 55.000" N 76° 59' 20.000" E BP-16 30° 38' 58.500" N 76° 59' 21.200" E BP-17 30° 39' 15.000" N 76° 59' 32.000" E
Toposheet (OSM) No. H43K14 & H43L2
Khasra No. 141 min.
C. Lease Area Details
Lease Area 45.00 ha
Type of Land Dudhgarh Riverbed. Topography Undulated (Riverbed)
Site Elevation Range 356.00 mAMSL to 360.40m AMSL(Source:Mining Plan) D. Cost Details
Cost of the project Rs. 7.00 Crore/- Cost for EMP Rs.203.00Lakhs(for 7 years)
Cost for ESC Rs. 21.00Lakhs/Yr
OH&S Rs. 10.00 Lakhs/Yr
Mines and Minerals Development, Restoration & Rehabilitation Fund.
Rs. 1,17,25,000
Cost of Biodiversity Conservation
Rs.15.00 Lakhs/-*
*Note:- About Rs. 23.60 Lacs will be spent on the various activity related to plantation, water bodies, awareness programme for conservation of Schedule – I species (4 Nos.).Annexure- IV. E. Environmental Settings of the area
Ecological Sensitive Areas (National Park, Wild Life Sanctuary, Biosphere Reserve, Reserve/ Protected Forest etc.) within 10 Km radius
Detail of protected forest within the 10 Km radios of study area is given below: Palasra Protected Forest- 2.3 in NW direction Paonta Protected Forest-2.8 in E direction Rajpura Protected Forest-3 in E direction Kadana Protected Forest-4.8 in SE direction BhojMataur Protected Forest-2.1 in NW direction Nadlan Protected Forest-4.6 in NW direction Naita PF -7.7 in NNE direction Dharti PF-6.3 Km in NNE direction Balag PF-6.5 Km ENE direction. Mataur Protected Forest-7.2 in N direction Khol hi raitan Reserve forest-7.6 NW direction
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Wildlife Sanctuary-Khol Hi Raitanwhich lies at 1.98 Kmdistance in north direction from proposed mine lease area. Online Proposal No. – FP/HR/MIN/1851/2017 dated 09.03.2018.
Inter-state boundary within 5 Km radius
There is no interstate boundary within 5 km from the proposed project site. Nearest Interstate boundary of Punjab is 8.30 Km in SW direction. Interstate boundary of Himachal Pradeshis 10.70 Km in NE direction.
Nearest Town/ Major City with 200000 population
Barwala- 9.1 Km in NW direction (Popultaion-13,690)
Nearest Railway Station Chandigarh railway station 16.80Km NW
Nearest State Highway/ National Highway
SH- 1 , 7.42 km in SE NH 73 (3.80 Km SW)/District road -3.94 Km in SW
Nearest Airport Chandigarh international airport (19 Km NW)
Nearest Post Office Village Post Office, Rally (13.59 Km NW)
Nearest Police Station Raipurrani police station (6.73 Km in SW)
Medical Facilities JP hospital (16.47 Km NW)
Education Facilities Primary school ( 0.65 Km SW)
Seismic Zone Zone IV (IS 1893: 2002)
Water Body Dudhgarh River (Riverbed) Dangri River -4.7 Km in E direction Mullawali Nadi-5.2 Km in W Mattanwali Nadi-3.6 Km in W Mankan Nadi-7.2 Km in W
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IMPORTANCE OF THE PROJECT FOR COUNTRY OR REGION Building huge infrastructure as envisaged by Government of India/Haryana Government particularly in road and housing sector requires basic building and construction raw materials. The Boulder, Gravel and Sandarethe primary building material required for the purpose. The mining activities as proposed are the backbone of all construction and infrastructure projects as the raw material for construction is made available only from such mining. The mineral to be excavated is in high demand at the local market for real estate and infrastructure industry. This project will also provide employment to local people helping them to increase their household income for the betterment of livelihood.This mining project generated a good amount of revenue in shape of royalty and GST to state and central government. In addition to this, it will further prevent widening of the Dudhgarh River bed due to the deposition of sediments which if not mined out will result in raising of the river bed causing flooding, damage to the adjoining areas, destruction of life and property. The applicant’s proposed riverbed mine get 19,00,000 TPA of Boulder, Gravel and sand for the fulfillment of the indigenous need of the market. 1.4.SCOPE OF STUDY In line with the Terms of Reference (TOR) prescribed by EAC, MoEF&CC reference no. J-11015/75/2017-IA.II(M) dated 14.09.2017, the area comprising 10 km radius around the proposed mine lease boundary is considered as the study area. The scope of the study includes detailed characterization of the environmental attributes like Air, Water, Noise, and Land, Biological and Socio-economic aspects. 1.4.1 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 EIA Report is prepared in accordance with EIA Notification, 2006 and its subsequent amendments and that has been divided into twelve chapters (in addition to Executive Summary) as briefed hereunder:
Chapter 1 – Introduction The chapter provides description of project background, site and surroundings, objectives, scope and organization of the study and format of this report. Chapter 2 – Project Description This chapter provides information on project and capacity; need for the project; location; size or magnitude of operation; technology and process description; maps showing project layout, component of projects etc.
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Chapter 3– Description of the Environment This chapter deals with the methodology and findings of field studies undertaken with respect to ambient air, meteorology, water, soils, noise levels, ecology to define the various existing environmental status in the area of the project. This also deals with the infrastructural development as a part of project and sources of pollution from the proposed mining project. Chapter 4 – Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures In this chapter, the potential impacts of the proposed mining and allied activities, which could cause significant environmental concerns, are identified and discussed. This discussion will form the basis for environmental management activities. Chapter 5 – Analysis of Alternatives (Technology and Site) This chapter will include a comparison of alternatives in this chapter to determine the best method of achieving the project objectives with minimum environmental impacts or indicates the most environmentallyfriendly and cost-effective options, if any. Chapter 6 – Environmental Monitoring Program This chapter will include ascertaining the environmental impacts; state of pollution within the mine lease and in its vicinity; planning for predictive or corrective actions in respect of pollution to keep it within permissible limits. Chapter 7 – Additional Studies This chapter will include outcomes of public consultation, risk assessment, social impact assessment, R&R action plan, biodiversity conservation plan, watershed management etc. Chapter 8 – Project Benefits This chapter deals with improvements in the physical infrastructure, social infrastructure, employment potential and other tangible benefits due to proposed project activity. Chapter 9 – Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis This chapter includes environmental value enhancement (biodiversity, crop productivity, eco tourism etc.) Chapter 10 – Environmental Management Plan This chapter will include the description of administrative aspects of ensuring that the mitigation measures suggested are implemented and their effectiveness is monitored, after approval of the EIA. Chapter 11 – Summary This will constitute the summary of EIA Report. Chapter 12 – Disclosure of Consultant This will include the names of the consultants engaged in preparation of EIA and nature of consultancy rendered. 1.5 LAWS APPLICABLE TO THIS PROJECT The Acts, Notifications, Rules and Amendments applicable for setting up a new mining industry or its expansion of an existing mine and for operation of a mine include the following:
EIA Notification, 2006 under EPA Act, 1986.
Haryana Mines and Mineral Concession, Stock, Transportation of Mineral and Prevention of Illegal Mining Rules, 2012.
The Mines and Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957.
The Mines Act, 1952.
Mines Rules, 1955.
Mineral Concession Rules, 1960.
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Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 1968
The Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Acts1974/ Rules1975
The Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Acts1981/ Rules1982
The Environment (Protection) Acts1986/Rules 1986
Contract Labor (Regulation & Abolition) Act 1970& Its Central Rule 1971
The Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989(Under Motor Vehicle Act 1988) Note: In addition to the above, MoEFF&CCnotification dated 18.11.2009 has also given National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for residential, commercial, industrial and sensitive zones for the country as a whole.
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION 2.0 GENERAL Proposed proposal pertains to riverbed sand mining project by semi mechanized open cast method on allotted mine lease area at the Dudhgarh river near village Rattewali of Barwala tehsil of the Panchkula district, Haryana. It is a seasonal river. The total allotted Mine lease for the proposed project is 45 ha with their maximum annual production capacity i.e. 19,000,00 TPA. This chapter deals with the broad description of the project, location, type of mineral deposit(s), quality of reserve, Mining methodology, various site utility and infrastructure, etc. 2.1TYPE OF THE PROJECT The project is proposed for mining of “Boulder, gravel and Sand” from the allotted mine lease area on the bed of River Dudhgarh. It is an opencast semi mechanized mining project. M/s Tirupati Roadways, Dhanbad, Jharkhand, is the project proponent who is seeking prior environmental clearance for the proposed project. 2.2 NEED FOR THE PROJECT River channels and their floodplains are important sources of construction grade aggregate materials like Boulder, Gravel and sand. The durability of river-borne coarser clastics and their sorting by fluvial action make them best suitable raw materials/ingredients for building constructions. The market demands of such construction raw materials are high throughout the country for the construction and infrastructure development projects. Apart from this the project will also serve the following:
Generate various employment opportunities especially to the local people hosting the mining project.
Economic development of the state by contributing to state exchequer. 2.3 DESCRIPTION OF MINE LEASE AREA The proposed activity of Boulder, gravel and sand mining is located at RattewaliBlock/PKL B10over an area of 45.00Ha. in Dudhgarh riverbed in Tehsil- Barwala of the District Panchkula, Haryana. The lease area falls in Survey of India Toposheet (OSM) No.H43K14 & H43L2.
2.3.1 Location of Project The general location is given below: The proposed Boulder, gravel and Sand (minor minerals) mining project has lease area of 45.00 ha and the status of the land is given below:
Particular Area (ha)
Dudhgarh Riverbed 45.00
Total 45.00 ha
Source: Approved Mine and Progressive Mine Closure Plan
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The general location is given below:
Figure-2.1: Location Map of the Project Site
2.3.2 Site Location Rattewali village is located in Tehsil- Barwala, District- Panchkula (Haryana). Mining site is situated 10.68 Km away from Barwala and 13.10 Km away from Panchkula. The Route Map is given in Fig 2.2.
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Figure 2.2Rout Map from proposed project site to Tehsil place (Google image)
Figure 2.3 Google Image (Short View) of the proposed Project Site
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Figure 2.4 Google image (Long View) of the proposed Project Site
2.3.2.1 Site visit Photographs:
Figure: 2.4.1Site visit photographs
2.3.3 Status of other mining project is present in 10 Km radius
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S.No. Name of the Mine Applicant Direction Distance Area (Ha.) Production (TPA)
Minerals
1. Gobindpur Block/PKL B-18
M/s Gobindpur Royality company
South East Direction
8.5 Km 28.40 12,78,000 Boulder, Gravel and Sand
Figure: 2.5 Map of existing Mining Project present in 10 Km Radius
2.4SIZE OR MAGNITUDE OF OPERATION The proponent has taken an area of 45.00Ha.on contract as per LOI. The mining department has taken prior clarification from the Forest department before putting it into the auction. Forest information through RTI is attached as Annexure IV for your ready reference. This project site is free from forest.
Table2.1: Details of Mining
S. No. Particulars Details
1. Method of Mining Open Cast Semi-mechanized
2. Geological Reserves 27,00,000 MT*
3. Mineable Reserves 22,95,000 MT**
4. Proposed Production 19,00,000 TPA
5. Elevation Range of the Mine Site From 360.40 to 356.00 m AMSL
6. Bench Height 3 m in Riverbed
7. Bench Width (Average) Width of the bench around 20 m
8. Bench Slope 45°
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Note: -The reserve estimation stated above may kindly be read as stated under:- *Geological Reserve: - 35,10,000 Tonnes***
**Mineable Reserves: - 23,73,356 Tonnes**** Source: - Approved Modified Mining Plan on dated 07.08.2018. The revised reserve estimation was made based on sections derived in X-Y-Z co-ordinates using data mine software.
***Geological Reserve: - 3.48 Million MT ****Mineable Reserves: - 2.36 Million MT The revised Modified Plan incorporating the same will be resubmitted as per the suggestion of Hon’ble EAC Committee.
2.4.1 Topography of the Area The topography of the area is flat terrain and the elevation ranges From 360.40 to 356.00m amsl. The general slope of the land surface is from North East to south West. 2.4.2Geology 2.4.2.1 Regional Geology The north-eastern and central part of Haryana is predominantly characterized by sedimentary lithology in the Sub-Himalayan zone comprising Subathus, Dagshais, Kasaulis and Siwaliks. A general Regional stratigraphic sequence in the area is given in Table.
Table 2.2: Regional stratigraphic sequence
Age Super group
Group Formation Lithology
Holocene Newer alluvium and Newer Aeolian Deposits
Gravel, Sand, silt, clay, limestone, gypsum
Lower to upper Pleistocene
older alluvium and Older Aeolian Deposits
Gravel, grey sand, silt, clay, brown sand, calcrete
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Boulder Conglomerates formation
Conglomerate, sandstone, silt, clay
Upper Pliocene Pinjore Formation Coarse grit, red sand stone and clay, conglomerate
Tat rot Formation Friable Sandstone and variegated clay
Middle Siwalik
Dhokpathar Formation Brown sandstone and orange clay
Middle Miocene Nagri Formation Hard grey sand stone, mudstone and minor shale
Lower Siwalik
Nahan Formation Coarse gritty,clay and red sandstone often calcareous, brownish shale with lignite lenticels, greenish white Quartzite
Lower Miocene Sirmur
Kausauli Formation Grey and stone, green shale and grey clay
Dagsai Formation Purple and green sand stone, deep red gritty, clay, white sandstone with ferruginous concretions
Upper Eocene Subathu formation Sandstone with grit clay. Impure fossiliferous limestone calcareous slate, greenish shale and dark brown quartzite
Pre-proterozoic Tundapathar Thickly bedded, stromatolite limestone with carboniferous shale and quartzite.
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Figure 2.6: Geology of Haryana (Source: GSI)
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Figure 2.7: Geomorphology of Haryana (Source: GSI)
2.4.1.2 Local Geology The litho unitsencountered in the riverbed and surrounding areas belongs to the Siwalik super groups.The sediments are river borne and has deposited in the riverbed and the flood plains. The different formations of the area belong to Siwalik Super group and are a mixture of boulders, pebbles, sand, silt and clay. The following sequences have been observed in the area.
Soil/Alluvium
Sand
Gravel
Boulder There is no clear demarcation between the litho units. They have been deposited in a mixed form. The Litho- units exposed around the riverbed belong to Siwalik Super- Group. The Boulders, Gravel and sand have been formed by weathering of rocks and thendeposit on the floodplains of the rivers which originated from the Siwaliks. These have been washed by rainwater during the rainy season and deposited in river bed in the form of boulders, gravels and sand of different sizes andshapes. These minerals are sorted by screening. Soil/ alluvium deposit varying in thickness from 2-4m constitute the top horizons deposited in the flood plains outside the river is suitable for agriculture. Dangri River meanders through the area exposing the alluvium and soil at the banks. Boulder, gravel & sand is found in the riverbed. Thickness of Boulder, gravel & sand is more than 10meters. This bed is presently dry and water flows only during the rainy
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season The Sand exposed in the River bed of Dangri and surrounding areas is the product of the deposition of the sediments brought from the flood plains of River Dangri and Begna. These sediments are 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 the riverbed.
2.4.2 Sediment Composition Sediments of various sizes and in mixed form are predominantly deposited in the river bed and outside the river bed as well in the central part. There is no perfect classification between boulders, cobbles, pebbles and sand. They are deposited in a mixed state. The classification is done by grab mining and the sediments are passed through different sieves in the screening plants. Sediments of various sizes and in mixed form are predominantly deposited in the river bed and there is no perfect classification between sediments. Most of the sand is made of quartz or its microcrystalline cousin chalcedony, because that common mineral is resistant to weathering. The farther from its source rock sand is, closer to impure quartz. But Sirsa sands contain quartz grains, tiny bits of rock (lithics), or dark minerals and ferruginous concretions. The size of the sediments is variable. The grains whether small or large are round in shape. Sand is grey, brown in color, coarse to fine grained. The present deposits are of good quality and can be used for building industries. There is no other use of this material. 2.4.3 Physiography Siwalik hill ranges occupy the northern and north-eastern fringe of Panchkula district and attain the height up to 600m AMSL. The hills are about 150-200m high with respect to the adjacent alluvial plains. These are characterized by the broad table land topography that has been carved into quite sharp slopes by numerous ephemeral streams come down to the outer slopes of the Siwaliks and spread much of gravels boulders, pebbles in the beds of these streams. The general slope of the land surface is fromNE to SW. The general physiography of the Lease area is gently sloping from SE to NW side indicating the flow direction of river. 2.4.4 Drainage This mining project is situated in the riverbed of Dudgarh River. The district is mainly drained by the river Ghaggar and its tributaries. A small patch ofnorthwest part of the district is drained by northwesterly flowing Sirsanadi, as its tributaries east -west direction before joining Sirsa nadi, which is tributary of Sutlej river. The general physiology of the lease area is gently sloping from NE to SW side indication the flow of direction of river. There is no flow of water in the river bed in post monsoon period. Area is having 1057 mm rainfall in a year. During rainy season, catchment water flows in the river. During dry period of the Boulder, Gravel and Sand is excavated which gets replenished rainy 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 up-to 3.0 m depth only from surface of riverbed while the water level is 8-10 m below the surface of the river bed.
Table 2.3: Details of Site Elevation
Lowest Elevation (mRL)
Highest Elevation (mRL)
Working Depth (in meters)
Ground Water Table
358 376 River Bed: 3 m bgl River Bed: 8-10 m bgl
(Source: Mining Plan and Progressive Mine Closure Plan) 2.4.5 Climate
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The climate of Panchkula district can be classified as subtropical monsoon, mild &dry winter, hot summer and sub-humid which is mainly dry with very hot summer and cold winter except during monsoon season when moist air of oceanic origin penetrates into the district. The hot weather season starts from mid-March to last week of the June followed by the south west monsoon which lasts upto September. The transition period from September to November forms the post monsoon season. The winter season starts late in November and remains upto first week of March. 2.4.6 Rainfall The normal annual rainfall of the district is 1057 mm, which is unevenly distributed over the area in 49 days. The southwest monsoon sets in from last week of June and withdraws in end of September, contributed about 86% of annual rainfall. July and August are the wettest months. Rest 14% rainfall is received during non-monsoon period in the wake of western disturbances and thunderstorms. Rainfall Normal Annual Rainfall - 1057 mm Normal monsoon Rainfall- 911 mm Temperature Mean Maximum- 39.1°C (May and June) Mean Minimum- 6.1°C (January) Normal Rainy days- 49 *Note: - Two Permanent Bench Marks (Cement structured) has been constructed at prominent location outside the lease area. The coordinates pertaining to the same have been stated precisely, however the relationship with respect to datum (terrestrial measurement) and mean sea level (MSL) was not stated earlier, which is tabulated as under:-
Bench Mark Latitude (N) Longitude (E) Elevation (MSL) in reference to Nearest RS (Chandmandir Cantonment Railway station 13 Km from Mine Site towards WNW i.e. 383 MSL – Latitude:- 30°43’37.34” N Longitude:- 76°53’13.03”E
BM -1 30° 39’ 25.17” 76°59’ 41.60” 373.00
BM-2 30°38’ 59.18” 76°59’ 29.48” 363.00
Lease as stated is divided into virtual grids (25 x 25) m with each cornered latitude and
longitude stated precisely. The cornered coordinates of the working area are stated with respect to distance and direction of the permanent bench mark. This is then identified with respect to the bench marks as and when required.
Further, the working area is mapped precisely with stated virtual grids which will be referred precisely to the BM’s. The present bed levels of each section are also stated with respect to X-Y-Z values. This gives the actual bed levels of the channel with respect to time scale as on date.
The working depth will be restricted upto 3m depth from the bed level. A map showing 64 sections of the lease area with coordinates and its subsequent cross sections with geo-reference established with respect to bench mark are depicted in X-Y-Z axis (Annexure – V in soft copy).
All the 64 sections are numbered. Lease is divided into 25m sections along the width of lease and 08 sections along the length. The section lines are numbered from 1 to 64.
The each section is related to the geological as well as mineable reserves incorporating all statutory/ safety boundaries.
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Bed Level in Lease area is ranging from 376 MSL (Starting point – Latitude 30°38’15.00”N, Longitude 77°59’17.50”E) to 358 MSL (End point – Latitude 30°39’24.00”N, Longitude 77°59’50.00”E).
The entire lease area has been divided into three type of grids i.e. working grids (Pre-Monsoon and Post-Monsoon), Safety Zone and Mean channel flow.
The excel derived (Annexure –VI in hard as well as in soft format) can at any point of time be directly co relate the relevant section at site with proper referencing.
This also provides the field replenishment to be stated subsequently every year as the baseline datum is derived. Photographs showing Permanent Bench Marks adjacent to Mining Lease is as given below:-
BM-1 BM-2
2.5 SEISMICITY OF THE 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 project site falls under seismic zone IV which is a high damage risk zone (MSK VIII). The IS code assigns zone factor of 0.24 for zone IV. Source:http://www.imd.gov.in/section/seismo/dynamic/welcome.htm The loss estimation outcome based on the census data of Haryana State, projected deaths and injuries calculated by researcher are tabulated below.
Table 2.4: Loss Estimation at State Level
State Population (Census, 2011) Injuries Deaths
Haryana 2,53,53,081 15,04,200 3,23,400
Table 2.5: Loss Estimation at District Level
S.No. District Population (Census, 2011) Injuries Injuries (%) Deaths Deaths(%)
1. Panchkula 5,58,890 51,900 9.2 11,400, 2.0
2. Ambala 11,36,784 121,700 10.7 26,200 2.3
3. YamunaNagar 12,14,162 114,000 9.3 25,500 2.1
4. Kurukshetra 9,64,231 85,200 8.8 19,500 2.0
5. Kaithal 10,72,861 93700 8.7 20400 1.9
6. Karnal 15,06,323 125700 8.3 28400 1.8
7. Panipat 12,02,811 85100 7.0 19200 1.5
8. Sonipat 14,80,080 86700 5.8 19800 1.3
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9. Jind 13,32,042 91600 6.8 21200 1.5
10. Hisar 17,42,815 88500 5.0 20100 1.1
11. Bhiwani 16,29,109 71100 4.3 15000 0.9
12. Rohtak 10,58,683 55500 5.2 12700 1.1
13. Jhajjar 9,56,907 46200 4.8 9700 1.0 Source: NDMA, Government of India, 2014.
Figure 2.8: Map of Intensity of Injured in Haryana
2.5.1 Largest Instrumented Earthquake in Haryana The instrumental earthquakes in this region are listed in Table given below. General locations are provided for historical events for which generalized epi-central co-ordinates are available. Some events which were significant for other reasons are also included.
Table 2.6: Major Earthquake in Haryana
S. No. Date Time Latitude Longitude Depth (Km) Magnitude Region
2006
1. February, 15 1:37:47.5 HRS (UTC)
29.1° N 76.6 ° E 05.0 3.2 Sonipat, Haryana
2. March, 31 11:25:39.3 HRS (UTC)
28.7° N 76.8° E 22.0 3.4 Jhajjar, Haryana
3. April, 07 18:56:38.0 HRS (UTC)
29.0° N 77.0° E 11.5 3.0 Sonipat, Haryana
4. May, 01 5:13:47.9 HRS (UTC)
29.0° N 76.7° E 10.0 3.6 Rohtak, Haryana
5. May, 07 16:1:0.5 HRS (UTC)
28.7° N 76.6° E 20.2 4.1 Jhajjar, Haryana
6. December, 09 18:52:03.7 HRS 29.0° N 76.7° E 06 2.8 Rohtak, Haryana
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(UTC)
2007
7. April, 03 15:35:10.3 HRS (UTC)
29.0° N 76.6° E 8.8 2.8 Rohtak, Haryana
8. May, 14 7:22:47.4 HRS (UTC)
29.0° N 76.6° E 5.0 3.2 Rohtak, Haryana
9. November, 20 17:11:5.6 HRS (UTC)
28.0° N 76.6° E 1.2 3.3 Rajasthan- Haryana Border Region
2008
10. February, 27 11:13:55.2 HRS (UTC)
28.9° N 76.6° E 15.0 2.8 Rohtak, Haryana
11. November, 1 22:34:49 HRS (UTC)
28.9° N 76.8° E 10 2.7 Rohtak, Haryana
12. October, 19 07:56:48 HRS (UTC)
29.1° N 76.9° E 7 3.2 Sonipat, Haryana
2009
13. May, 10 11:02:47.0 HRS (UTC)
30.3° N 76.9° E 11 3.5 Ambala, Haryana
2010
14. February, 24 19:20:52 HRS (UTC)
28.6° N 76.9° E 17 2.5 Rohtak , Haryana
15. March, 03 11:48:18.0 HRS (UTC)
28.8° N 77.0° E 15 2.3 Delhi- Haryana Border Region
16. October, 12 10:27:25 HRS (UTC)
28.2° N 76.0° E 6 3.5 Rajasthan- Haryana Border Region
17. September, 07 17:58:18 HRS (UTC)
28.6° N 77.0° E 8 4.2 Delhi- Haryana Border Region
18. November, 24 19:09:22 HRS (UTC)
28.8° N 77.0° E 10 2.5 Delhi- Haryana Border Region
2011
19. March, 05 07:41:03 HRS (UTC)
28.7° N 76.7° E 10 4.9 Haryana- Delhi Border Region
Source: http://www.imd.gov.in/section/seismo/dynamic/welcome.htm
2.5.2 Conclusion As per outcome of the data collected from IMD, Haryana, only three earthquakes were observed more than 4.0 magnitudes.Due to low intensity of these earthquakes it can be concluded there will be no major impact on the environment due to proposed activity. 2.6FLOODS Floods have been a recurrent phenomenon in Haryana from time immemorial. Many part of the state of Haryana are prone to flooding. The devastating floods hit Haryana many times. In 1977, 1978, 1980, 1983, 1988, 1993 and 1995, 1996 floods occurred in Haryana. The floods in Haryana can occur because of some natural reasons such as its physiographic situation which makes a depressional saucer shape zone around the Delhi-Rohtak-Hisar-Sirsa axis and it has a poor natural drainage system and sometimes the heavy precipitation becomes a major contributing factor in causing flood as such in case of Rohtak flood, 1995. The state receives an average rainfall of about 650 mm. In flood manual of Haryana, there are 102 vulnerable points in Haryana which need special attention during monsoon. 2.6.1 History of Flood in Panchkula Panchkula district has not witnessed any major flood in past. However, year 2010 witnessed very heavy rainfall in the entire district, which led to flooding of water in Panchkula. So much so, people living in
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areas like Bir Ghaggar and Kalka in Panchkula had to be evacuated and given shelter in temporary camps in school. A number of rivers and seasonal rivulets that flow through this district basically drain out almost whole of the rain water from the hills to the Great Plains. Main rivers like Ghaggar, Tangri, Kaushalya and Omla flow through this district. During heavy rains, Sukhana, Kaushalya, Ghaggar and Tangri rivers overflows and also the nalas passing throughresidential areas of HUDA Estate, Panchkula. The villages that are prone to flood situations, based on their past history are in Table 2.7.
Table 2.7: List of Flood Prone Villages
S.No. Kalka Tehsil Raipur Rani Tehsil Barwala Tehsil Panchkula Tehsil Morni Tehsil
1. Naya Nagar Talanwali Dhandaru Bir Ghaggar BhojKotti
2. Nagal Kazampur Bataur Chowki BhojNaita
3. Lehrendi Taprian Sultanpur Indira Colony Tikkartaal
4. Johluwal Bhud Jololi Budhanpur
5. Maranwala Narainpur Natwal Nada
6. Rajipur Kheri Khetparali
7. Rampur Seuri Barwala
8. Jallah TibbaMajra
9. Parwala
10. Roorkee
11. Shampur
Figure 2.9: Flood Hazard Map of Haryana
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2.7 EXPLORATION AND RESERVES 2.7.1 Method of Estimation of Reserve For estimating the reserve of boulder, gravel & Sand the Parameters considered are as follows: Sediments of various sizes and in mixed form are predominantly deposited in the river bed and outside the river bed. There is no perfect classification between boulders, cobbles, pebbles and sand. They are deposited in a mixed state. The classification is done by grab mining and the sediments are passed through different sieves in the screening plants. The reserves are calculated on the basis of established width, thickness and strike length/influence of the mineralized formation in the area. 1. The entire reserves of Sand up to the depth of 3.0 m are calculated. 2. The bulk density of boulder, gravel and Sand is considered 2.0 The reserves of Sand calculated by volumetric method and are summarized here below: - 2.7.2Geological Reserves: -
Nature of Block
Lease area In ha
Total proved Geological reserves MT=Area x depth x BD(A )
Blocked area of 50m strip after each km, 25% blocked in river banks, railways, roads/bridges/lease boundary etc= hectares
Geological Reserves in blocked area(B)
Total Mineable Reserves A-B=C
Minable Reserve (Per Year)
Riverbed
45.00
27,00,000 MT
6.75
4,05,000 MT
22,95,000 MT
19,00,000 MT
2.7.3 Proved Reserved as per UNFC Code A)Geological and Proved Reserves as Per UNFC Code (111) Total Reserves = 27,00,000 MT (*35,10,000 Tonnes) B)Blocked Reserves as Per UNFC Code (211 and 222) = 4,05,000 MT (*11,36,644 Tonnes)
C)Mineable Reserves = A-B = 22,95,000 MT. (*23,73,356 Tonnes)
D)Targeted Production -19,00,000 MT per Year up to the lease period E)Balance reserves- New mineral (after replenishment) will be added every year in the river bed. 2.7.4 Details of Production and Dispatches of Five Years This is a new lease area allotted to the applicant. Lease has been allotted for a period of 07 Years. Lease area consists of 45.00 ha area in Rattewali village (Khasra No. 141 min). Out of which about 6.75hectares area is under restricted zone. About 38.25hectares area is free from restriction and the mining is proposed in this area only.
Proposed Production = 19, 00,000 MT per Annum Working days have been taken as 268 days per Annum. Daily Production =7,090 MT/Day
Table 2.9: Five Years Proposed Production Details (M.Tons/annum)
Production from River bed
Year MTPA
I 19,00,000
II 19,00,000
III 19,00,000
IV 19,00,000
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V 19,00,000
2.7.6 Life of mine Letter of intent (LOI) of lease has been granted for a period of 07 yr. District survey report was prepared by officer of District Administration Panchkula i.e. Deputy Commissioner, Forest Officer, Executive Engineer water service division , SDO Pollution Control Board Panchkula, Mining Officer, Duly certified District Survey Report was reviewed by Director of Mines and Geology Haryana Government and same was submitted to Deputy Commissioner Panchkula vide memo no DMY/HY/DSR/PKL /2017/2120 dated 24.04.2018 to place on the website of Panchkula for seeking response of the public if any. In view of District Survey Report in para no. 8.3 it is stated that the mineral removed from the riverbed are get replenished after every rainy season with mineral brought along with water from hilly areas. The mineral reserves for mining on replenishment remain almost same every year after rainy season. Estimated minable reserve up to 3.0 m available are =22, 95,000 MT which are replenished every year during rains. Anticipated production during lease period will be = 19, 00,000 MT/Annum. 2.8 MINING METHOLOGY Mining is proposed up to 3.0 m in river bed. River bed mining is for extracting Boulder, Gravel and Sand from River bed. As per Haryana Minor Mineral Concession Rule, 2012 extraction is limited to 3.0 m depth only in river bed. Mining area allotted is 45.00 in District-Panchkula. Total length of the area as per the description report stretches in the length of 1.78 Km. Mining activity will be carried out in allocated areas only.
2.8.1 Mining in River Bed Light weight excavators will be used for digging & loading of mineral in tippers.
No OB/ waste material will be produced.
No drilling/ blasting are required as the material is loose in nature.
Proper benching of 3.0 m height will be maintained.
Roads will be properly made and sprayed by water for suppression of dust.
Roads in the lease area for the movement of loaded trippers/ trucks will not have slopes more
than 1 in 20.
Total extent of lease is 18 km including prohibited area.
Extraction activities 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.
Approach roads from the various blocks as already described earlier will be merging with permanent tar roads on both sides of the river for transportation of the mineral to final destinations.
Excavation of Boulder, Gravel and Sand
Loading
Transportation to Local Market
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Figure 2.10 Process Flow Chart of Mining of Minerals
2.8.2 Reclamation of Mined out Area There is no generation of over burden/ waste material in case of river bed mining. No backfilling has been proposed in the excavated zone in river bed. River bed will be replenished by sediments during rainy season.
2.9EXTENT OF MECHANIZATION This is a new mining contract. Following equipments are proposed to be deployed for the desired production.
Table 2.10: List of Machineries*
S. No. Name of machinery Capacity Nos.
1 JCB / Excavator 1.30-2.0 m3 05
2 Tippers/ Trucks 25 tons 50
3 Water Tanker 4000 liters 2*
4 Light vehicles /jeep -- 2
*Note: - Revised as per approved Modified Mining Plan
S. No. Name of Machinery Capacity Nos.
1 Excavators and Payloader 0.9 to 1.2 m3 5
2 Tippers/ Trucks 25 tons 25
3 Water Tanker 5000 liters 5
4 Light Vehicles -- 5
Source: Mining Plan and Progressive Mine Closure Plan at Page NO. 26
Note: As per the water requirement for the dust suppression will be done by using total 6 Nos. of tractor driven tanker of 4000 ltr capacity. According to mining plan there are only 2 Nos. of same capacity tanker are mentioned hence, additional 4 Nos. of the same will be deployed on rent basis.
2.10 TRANSPORTATION Boulder, gravel and sand will be transported by hired trucks. Light weight excavators will be deployed for extraction. Mineral will be loaded in trucks of 25 tons capacity. 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. 2.11 WASTE MANAGEMENT As stated in mining method, there will be no waste of any kind. Therefore no waste management’s required.
2.12 USE OF MINERAL
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 possible without this minor mineral, hence the same can be assumed as back bone of the infrastructural growth of India.
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2.13 LAND USE PATTERN OF MINING AREA AT VARIOUS STAGES Table 2.11: Land Use Pattern at Various Stages
S. No. Particulars Present Land use (Ha) At the End of 5th year of
Mining (Ha)
1. Safety
Zone
Bridge and anicuts, roads, 7.5 m mining area
boundry, 25% restricted area of river banks,
50 m barrier at each Km.
0.00 6.75
2. Infrastructure (Office, Temporary Shelters etc) 0.00 0.20
3. Plantation* - 15.00*
4. Naturally reclaimed in River Bed - 38.25
5. Un-worked river bed 45.00 0.00
Total 45.00 45.00
*Plantation in 15.00 Ha. land will be done under social forestry on land available from Panchayat by the end of mine life. * Plantation and infrastructure in restricted area only.
*Note: - The land use Pattern as per the approved Modified Mining Plan is as given below:-
S. No. Particulars Present Land Use
(Ha.)
At the End of 5th
Year (Ha.)
At the end of 9th
Year (Ha.)
1. Pit Area -- 31.67 31.67
2. Safety Zone – Roads, bridges & anicuts, 7.5 m
lease boundary, 25% restricted area for river
banks, 50 m barrier at each bank etc.
-- 13.33 13.33
3. Un-disturbed 45.0 -- --
Total 45.0 45.0 45.0
Source: Mining Plan and Progressive Mine Closure Plan at Page NO. 34 2.14 UTILITIES AND SITE FACILITIES 2.14.1 Water Requirement Domestic water requirement for the proposed project has been calculated on the basis of total 119 man power [69 (Mining staff as per mining plan) @ 45 L/day each = 3105 + 50 (50 truck drivers will requires @ 8 L/day= 400L/day] which requires 3.5 KLD water. The water requirement for dust suppression during operation phase of mine and along the haul road has been calculated on the basis of 2ltr water requires for 1 m2/ hr in haul road area. As per transportation rout the total length of haul road for the entry and exit from mine lease area to mettle road will be around 2.7 Km maximum. Water requirement for dust suppression of 2.7 Km haul road requires~86.5 KLD (2700 m x 4 m x 2 ltr x 4) will be utilized in dust suppression. For the water spraying 4000 ltr capacity tanker driven by tractor (6 nos.) will be deployed. In worst case condition on any specific haul road the watering intensity will be diverted from the low pressure haul road. The water requirement for plantation as per statuary norms total 33% area will be cover by plantation which is 15.00 ha. As for as the proposed project the total area 45.00 ha has been allotted under riverbed in such condition there is no plantation will be done in riverbed so plantation will be done both the side of river (pollution prone side) and haul road. 5L water will be used for each plant so 30 KLD water will be use for 5900 plants.
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Total water requirement for the mining project is 120.00KLD. A application regarding ground water extraction has been submitted to CGWA on dated 24.04.2018 (Attached as annexure-XV) and water will be extract after the approval by GCWA.
Figure 2.11: Water Balance
*Note: - The daily water demand will be 29.5 KLD or say 30.0 KLD, out of which 2.5 KLD water will be used for domestic purpose, 20.0 KLD for dust suppression and 7.0 KLD for plantation. The water demand will be met through groundwater abstraction from nearby wells.
WATER BALANCE
S. No. Particular Parameter Total Water Demand (KLD)
1 Domestic 73 workers X 30 Liters/ Day = 2,190 Liters or say 2.5
KLD
2.5KLD
2 Dust Suppression 1.55Km (Haul road – 0.5Km + 0.6Km + 0.45Km) x
1,000 x 3.3 = 5,115 Feet.
Total Water Requirement/ Year = 2 Gallon x 5,115 Ft
x 268 days = 27, 41,640 Gallon/ Year.
27, 41,640 Gallon/ year x 3.78 lit. = 1, 03, 63,399.2 lit/
39.0KLD
(Reduced 50% by using
Atomized water sprinklers i.e.
20.0KLD).
Total Water Requirement (120.00 KLD)
Dust Suppression (86.5 KLD)
Plantation (30.0 KLD)
Domestic (3.5 KLD)
Water will be used for bio-toilets
Zero Liquid Discharge
Water will be evaporated
Water will be used for Green Belt
Daily Water Demand – 30.0 KLD
Domestic – 2.5 KLD Dust Suppression – 20.0 KLD
Modular STP- 0.625 KLD
Consumption – 1.875 KLD
Plantation –7.0 KLD
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year (1 Gallon = 3.78 liter).
Water Requirement/ day = 1,03,63,399.2 / 268 days =
38,669.4 lit/ day
i.e., 38,669.4 / 1,000 = 38.66 KLD or say 39.00 KLD
3 Plantation Total Water Requirement = 4,760 (No. of trees require
1 Gallon of water on a thumb rule, however, it has to be
adjusted as per the site. The water holding capacity of
the area on an average is 30%. Thus, the daily water
requirement works out as 2.6 lts/ tree/ day. Excluding
monsoon spell the watering day/ year is 122 days.
4,760 x 2.6 = 12,376 lts or say 12.5 KLD.
12.5KLD
(Reduced 50% by using Drip
Irrigation i.e. 7.0KLD).
Total 30.0 KLD*
Source: - Enclosed as Annexure –VII (a to c)
1) CPHEEO Manual on Water Supply and Treatment dated 17.04.2015 for Domestic.
2) Surface Mining, Second Edition. Edited by B. A. Kennedy, Society for Mining Metallurgy and Exploration (US).
3) Plantation:-http://www.ourcityforest.org/blog/2015/2/26/the-ultimate-watering-guide,
http://regreenspringfield.com/water/)
*The water demand will be reduced 50% from 53.0 KLD to 30.0 KLD by using effective water
atomization and drip irrigation.
2.14.2 Man Power Total estimate Man power would be about 69 persons as per the details given below:
Table 2.11: Employment Details
S. No. Category Numbers
1 Manager 1
2 Assistant Manager 1
3 Foreman/Mates 2
4 Skilled personnel 10
5 Semi-skilled personnel 50
06 Unskilled 05
Total 69
Source: Mining Plan and Progressive Mine Closure Plan
*Note: - The man power has increased depending on the loading at the bed level per vehicle. Changes
in the number of manpower as per the approved Modified Mining Plan
S. No. Category Numbers
1 Manager – 1st Class 1
2 Safety Officer/ Assistant Manager 1
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3 Foreman/ Supervisor 1
4 Skilled Labour 60
5 Un-Skilled Personnel 10
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2.14.3 Power Electric connection shall be taken for office and security purpose from the near bye sub-station of Haryana Electricity Board. All the activities will be carried out in a mechanized manner. The material will be excavated and loaded directly into, dumpers etc. by the diesel run excavator cum loaders. The electricity required for the project will be sources from nearby villages. 2.14.4 Infrastructure/Site Services 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. (i) Manager’s Office One competent Manager and one Assistant Manager will be required to supervise the mining operations. An office for Manager 5 x 3 meters shall be provided at the central location of quarry. An additional room for other supervisory staff is also proposed at each mine.
(ii) 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 10 x 3 meter to accommodate the workers. (iii) First Aid Room 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 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.
(iv) Crèche No woman employment is proposed in mine operation. However, in case of women workers are employed for other ancillary works like minor road repair, plantation etc, arrangement for a small crèche shall be made as per requirement. (v) Water Supply: The water supply for drinking purpose proposed will be made available by hired tanker.
2.15. Litigation There is no court case against this project. 2.16SUMMARY The proposed project is for mining of Boulder, Gravel and Sand (Minor Mineral) by opencast semi-mechanized method in riverbed over an area of 45.00 Ha. by M/s Tirupati Roadways in Tehsil-Barwalaand District-Panchkula, Haryana with the proposed production capacity of 19,00,000 MTPA of
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Boulder, Gravel and Sand (Minor Mineral). The climate of the district is characterized by the dryness of the air with an intensely hot summer and a cold winter. The total geological reserve is 27, 00,000 MT (*35,10,000 Tonnes) and total mineable reserve is 22,95,000 MTTons (*23,73,356 Tonne). Mine lease area will be worked in blocks and the digging depth will be restricted to 3.0 m only in riverbed. Riverbed block will be further replenished during the rainy season. Mineral Boulder gravel and Sand will be transported by trucks. The deposit is moderate to good quality Boulder gravel and sand. It is widely used in construction, buildings, bridges and other infrastructure. It is free from clay and non sticky in nature. Total water requirement for the project is 120.00KLD (*30.0 KLD). Total man power requirement for the project is 69 (*73). The site facilities like canteen, rest-shelter, first aid facility, water and electricity supply, etc. will be provided as per requirement.There is no litigation pending against this project. *Note:- Revised.
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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 discuss about the present scenario 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 Post- Monsoon Season 1stOctoberto 31stDecember 2017 by M/s Vardan Envirolab, Gurgaon {NABL Accredited Lab, Certificate No.TC-6299 (in lieu of 2629) (Certificate enclosed as Annexure V) in accordance with the Guidelines for EIA issued by the Ministry of Environment Forests and Climate Change, Government of India and CPCB, New Delhi.
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, Solid and Hazardous waste, Risk Assessment, Geology and Hydrology within the study area.
The baseline information on micro-meteorology, ambient air quality, water quality, noise levels and soil quality 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, Kurukshetra was also collected. Site specific micrometeorological data was recorded by using automatic weather station. Apart from these, secondary data have been collected from Census Handbook, Revenue Records, Statistical Department, Soil Survey and Landuse Organization, District Industries Centre, Forest Department, Central Ground Water Authority, Botanical Survey of India, Zoological Survey ofIndia, Geological Survey of India, etc.
Following environmental attributes has been assessed during baseline study;
Physical environment (Air, Water, Soil and Noise) baseline data. Relevant meteorological data, for previous decades from Indian Meteorological
Department (IMD) and primary data. Land use pattern within core zone and buffer zone (10 Km radious around the core zone)
based on Survey of India Toposheet map, ground truth and satellite image. Identification of water bodies, hills, roads etc. within 10 Km radius. Eco-sensitive places, sanctuaries, biosphere reserves within 10 Km radius. Religious places / historical monuments and tourist places within 10 Km radius. Details of fauna and flora within a distance of 10 Km from the project site and information
about forests, if any. Demography and Socio-economic based on last available Census data for entire study area. Major industries within 10 Km radius. Study of present environmental protection and mitigation measures in nearby operating
similar projects, if any. 3.1LAND ENVIRONMENT The impacts on land environment would be in the form of permanent change in landuse pattern as
well as direct and indirect impacts on surrounding land due to discharge of wastes on the land and
unscientific means of disposal. Area statistics of landuse classes has been generated within 10 Km
radius of mine lease area (Core zone and Buffer zone) and given in Table 3.1.
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3.1.1 Data Used Indian Remote Sensing satellite LANDSAT-8, multi-spectral digital data has been used for the preparation of land use/ land cover map of present study. Survey of India reference map on 1:50,000 scales have been used for the preparation of base map and geometric correction of satellite data. Ground truth has been carried out to validate the interpretation accuracy and reliability of remotely sensed data, by enabling verification of the interpreted details and by supplementing with the information, which cannot be obtained directly on satellite imagery.
3.1.2 Methodology The methodology used for the study consists of following components (i) Base Map Preparation Base map was prepared using Survey of India reference map on 1:50,000 scale. Interpreted thematic details were transferred on the base map. Besides, other supporting data like project reports and statistical data published by various Government departments have also been used. (ii) Ground Truth Data Collection Ground data on geo-environmental components of the study area was collected for verification of information about the different features on the study areas, which are responsible for the occurrence of specific spectral reflectance behavioral patterns. During the ground truth detailed information on agricultural practices, wastelands, mining, industrial area etc. were collected along with other land features. (iii) Interpretation of Remote Sensing Data Ahybrid technique has been used i.e. visual interpretation and digital processing for identification of different land use /land cover classes based on the image characteristics like tone, size, shape, pattern, texture, location and association etc. An image interpretation key was developed based on such image characteristics, which enables interpretation of satellite images for land use/land cover features. Further, the land use / land cover and other baseline layers was put in GIS database for integration, analysis, statistics generation and finally out in the form of land use land cover map. 3.1.3 Observation of Land Use Study In the present study, both digital image processing and using visual interpretation technique were used to generate output of Land use / Land cover map of study area on 1: 50,000 scale (as shown in Figure 3.1). A standard False Color Composite (FCC) image has also been generated on the same scale (Figure 3.2).Landuse pattern of the study area (10 Km distance from the mine site).
Table 3.1 Land Use Pattern of the Study Area
Land use Area (In Ha.) % Area
Agricultural 9850 27.8
Fallow Land 395 1.1
Settlement 1139 3.2
Forest 15002 42.3
Open Scrub 6552 18.5
Sandy area 404 5.8
Waste Land 57 1.1
Water body 7 0.2
Total 33,406 100
(Source: Land use map)
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3.1.4 Topography The mine lease area exhibits plain to undulated topography. The maximum elevation of the mine lease area is 360.40 amsl. 3.1.5 Mine Drainage The drainage pattern has is already been discussed in Chapter- 2 of this EIA/EMP Report. 3.2 SEISMICITY OF THE AREA The details of the seismicity of the area have already been discussed in Chapter 2 of this EIA report. As per outcome of the data collected from IMD, Kurukshetra, Haryana, only three earthquakes were observed more than 4.0 magnitudes.Because of low intensity of these earthquakes there will be no major impact on the environment is envisaged.
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3.3 FLOODS The flood incident in the area has been discussed in details in the Chapter 2 of this EIA report. It is a recurrent phenomenon in Haryana from time immemorial. Many part of the state of Haryana are prone to flooding. In flood manual of Haryana, there are 102 vulnerable points in Haryana which need special attention during monsoon. The flood hazard map of Haryana is already given in Figure 2.8in Chapter2. 3.4 METEOROLOGY Meteorology plays a vital role in affecting the dispersion of pollutants, once it discharged into theatmosphere cannot be controlled. Since meteorological factors show wide fluctuations with time, meaningful interpretation can be drawn only from long-term reliable data. Such data source is the India Meteorological Department (IMD), which maintains a network of meteorological stations at several important locations. The nearest IMD station is Kurukshetra. The Meteorological parameters viz. temperature, humidity, rainfall, wind speed, and wind direction, etc. are obtained from the IMD Kurukshetra. 3.4.1 Climate of the Area The climate of the Panchkula district can be classified as subtropical monsoon, which is mild &dry in winter, hot in summer and sub-humid. The general weather is mainly dry &hot in summer and cold in winter except during monsoon season when the moist air of oceanic origin penetrates into the district. The hot weather season starts from mid-March to last week of the June followed by the south west monsoon which lasts up to September. The transition period from September to November forms the post monsoon season. The winter season starts late in November and remains up to first week of March.
3.4.2 Rainfall of the Area The normal annual rainfall of the district is 1057 mm, and is unevenly distributed over the area. The average rainy days are 49. The south west monsoon sets in from last week of June and withdraws in the end of September, contributing about 86% of normal annual rainfall. July and August are the wettest months. Rest 19% rainfall is received during non-monsoon period in the wake of western disturbances and thunderstorms. Generally, rainfall in the district increases from southwest to northeast.
Table 3.2 Monthly Average Rainfall (in mm) (for year 2012-2016)
Months/Year 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
IMD PKL IMD PKL IMD PKL IMD PKL IMD PKL
January 20.8 37.5 0.3 37.5 6.6 40.3 0.3 0.3 49.7 83.9
February 42.6 70 15.8 40.5 15.2 27 2 2.6 0.3 1.2
March 14.5 8.4 15.3 39.7 55.8 134.6 18 21 9.5 10.5
April 0 0 0 10 40.1 14.2 0.8 5.2 6.3 6.7
May 0 4.3 4.2 21.2 5.3 4.8 28 23.8 0.9 1.6
June 35.9 109.1 29.4 18 32.9 31.7 11.7 62.5 131.5 50.4
July 31.8 155.2 57.6 124.5 109.6 171.6 60.6 137.5 47.1 67
August 131.4 223.4 5.9 110.7 90.4 161.9 98.9 165.6 104.4 193.4
September 21.3 71.9 94.4 65.8 28.3 56.9 8.5 37.8 158.9 95
October 7.7 20.5 8.6 9.8 4 4.5 0 2.3 0 0
November 0 4.5 0 0 1.8 0.7 0 0 0 0
December 0 4.8 12.6 60 1 3 0 17.6 5.5 18
Total Rainfall 306 709.6 244.1 537.7 391 651.2 228.8 476.2 514.1 527.7
As we can see that the average annual rainfall of the district from the year 2013-2017 shows a fluctuation pattern and will make a curved graph with decreasing and increasing heights.IMD= Kurukshetra, PKL= Panchkula
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3.4.3 Meteorological Status at the Project Site Meteorological station was set-up at site to record surface meteorological parameter during study period; 1stOctober 2017 to 31stDecember, 2017. The nearest IMD station is taken at Kurukshetra.
Maximum Temperature : 33°C (Max.)
Minimum Temperature : 6°C (Min.)
Relative humidity : 42 – 78 % (Max.)
Wind speed : 2 Km/hr(Max.)
Table 3.3 Meteorological Condition of the Study Area
Month Temperature °C Relative Humidity % Wind Speed (Km/Hr)
Max Min Max Min Max Min
Oct. 2017 33°C 18°C 72 48 1.0 1.25
Nov. 2017 29°C 12°C 69 42 1.0 1.50
Dec. 2017 22°C 6°C 78 51 2.0 1.20
3.4.4 Relative Humidity The humidity is highest in July, Augustand September. The annual mean relative humidity is furnished in Table 3.4 and depicted in Figure 3.4.
Table 3.4: Monthly Average Relative Humidity (%)
Months MeanRelative Humidity (%)
January 81
February 77
March 70
April 51
May 48
June 60
July 79
August 83
September 82
October 72
November 69
December 78
Average 70.8
3.4.5 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 for24 hours duration respectively. Maximum and minimum temperatures including percentage relative humidity were recorded simultaneously. The average wind speed recorded was 1.3 m/s. wind rose diagram from the monitored data shows that the predominant wind direction during the study period was mainly from west of north-west (WNW)toeast of south-east(ESE) to. The meteorological condition of the study area has been tabulated in Table 3.3. The Wind rose diagram has been shown in Figure 3.5.
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Figure 3.5:Wind Rose Diagram of Study Area 3.5 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY 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 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. 3.5.1 Selection of Sampling Station The baseline status of the ambient air quality has been assessed through scientifically designed Ambient Air Quality Network. The design of monitoring network in the air quality surveillance program has been based on the following considerations: a) Representation of Mine leases area. b) Representation of the down wind direction and cross-sectional distribution. c) Representation of residential areas. d) Representation of regional background levels. e) Representation of sensitive receptor. f) Meteorological conditions (predominant wind direction and wind speed. g) Topography of the study area. Keeping in view above mentioned points, 07 nos. of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations were established with in the study area. The sampling locations and their distances are shown in Table 3.5and in Figure 3.11.
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It can be observed from the wind rose diagram, that the predominant wind direction during the study period was from West. Villages/locations have been selected in downwind direction as well as in the upwind direction for AAQ monitoring from the proposed activity site.
Table 3.5 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Sampling Stations
Stations Name Latitude Longitude Distance
(km) Direction
Criteria
A1 Project Site 30°38'56.96"N 76°59'28.25"E -- -- Project site
A2 Rattewali 30°38'09.33"N 76°58'54.17"E 1.0 SW Sensitive receptor near mine site
A3 Parwala 30°38'03.83"N 77°00'43.27"E 2.1 ESE
Crosswind direction of the 1st predominant wind direction
A4 Rajpura PF Near Bharoli
30°38'05.43"N 77°02'33.60"E 4.8 ESE Sensitive receptor near Rajpura PF.
A5 Rajpur Rani 30°35'03.16"N 77°01'16.05"E 7.0 SE
Downwind direction of the 1st predominant wind direction
A6 NH-73 Near Alipur
30°36'20.70"N 76°56'56.23"E 5.7 SW Sensitive receptor near NH-73.
A7 Khetprali 30°40'28.53"N 76°59'56.90"E 2.0 N
Upwind Direction of the 1st predominant site and sensitive receptor near Khol-hai-Ratan WLS
(Source: SOI Toposheet and Field Visit)
3.5.2 Baseline Data Ambient air monitoring at 07 locations were carried out on during1stOctober 2017 to 31st December, 2017, 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 ambient air quality results are given in Table 3.7 for each location.
3.5.2.1 Sampling process and Analytical Techniques and Instruments Used for Sampling process The various instruments used and technique adopted for sampling is given in table below:
Table 3.6Testing Procedure Used for Determining Various Air Quality Parameters
Parameters Testing Procedure
PM 10 Gravimetric Method by using Repairable particulate matter sampler “Repairable Dust Sampler” (RDS)
PM 2.5 Cyclonic Method by using Fine particulate sampler.
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).
Free Silica Colorimetric method by Spectrophotometer
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Table 3.7 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Results
Station Description SO2 (µg/m3) NO2 (µg/m3) PM10 (µg/m3) PM2.5 (µg/m3)
CORE ZONE
A1 Min. 5.2 17.5 74.4 31.6
Max. 12.5 38.6 98.3 59.2 98th % tile 11.4 35.45 97.5 56.8
A2 Min. 5.2 16.4 74.2 35
Max. 11.2 34.2 96.1 55.5
98th % tile 10.65 33.35 95.15 55.35 BUFFFER ZONE
A3 Min. 4.7 12.7 60.3 27.6
Max. 10.8 30.2 91.7 50.7 98th % tile 10.7 30.2 91.1 50.6
A4 Min. 4.3 13.5 60.2 31.4
Max. 10.3 30.3 88.3 50.3
98th % tile 10.05 29.35 87.35 49.2
A5 Min. 6.3 19.3 78.5 39.6
Max. 13.2 33.5 103.8 64.1
98th % tile 12.75 33 101.35 61.7
A6 Min. 4.8 15.3 64.5 26.5
Max. 10.6 35.3 98.2 53.5
98th % tile 10.45 33.9 96.6 52.4
A7 Min. 5.3 15.3 74.4 35.2
Max. 11.2 33.6 97.2 57.3
98th % tile 10.55 33.55 95.75 56.9
CPCB Standard 80 (24 hrs) 80(24 hrs) 100 (24 hrs) 60 (24 hrs)
Table 3.8: Mineralogical composition of free Silica in PM10*
Station PM10 (µg/m3)
Free Silica (% in PM10)
Ca (µg/m3)
Mg (µg/m3)
Ni (ng/m3)
Pb (µg/m3)
CORE ZONE
A1 80.7 2.7 1.53 0.57 <0.5 0.07
A2 79.6 3.1 1.7 0.66 <0.5 0.11
BUFFFER ZONE
A3 71.2 2.6 1.38 0.42 <0.5 0.05
A4 76.3 3.1 1.58 0.64 <0.5 0.14
A5 83.5 2.9 1.59 0.68 <0.5 0.15
A6 70.5 3 1.46 0.54 <0.5 0.12
A7 80.1 3.4 1.86 0.73 <0.5 0.13
3.5.3 Interpretation of Results Ambient Air Quality Monitoring reveals that the minimum and maximum concentrations of SO2 were
found to be 4.3g/ m3 and 13.2g/ m3 respectively. The minimum and maximum concentrations of
NO2 were found to be 12.7g/ m3 and 38.6g/ m3respectively. The prescribed CPCB limit of SO2 and
NO2 is 80 g/m3 for residential and rural areas has never surpassed at any monitoring station. The minimum & maximum concentrations of PM10 for all the 7 AAQM stations were found to be
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60.2g/m3 and 103.8g/m3 respectively and minimum and maximum concentrations of PM2.5 for all
the 7 AAQM stations were found to be 26.5g/m3 and 64.1g/m3 respectively. The range of Free Silica in PM10 was found to be 2.6% to 3.4 %. Detailed Air Quality Monitoring Lab report is attached as Annexure-VI. From the above study and discussions, it can be concluded that air quality of the area is good as the levels are well within the prescribed limits as prescribed by CPCB.
Figure 3.6: PM10 Concentration in µg/m3
Figure 3.7: PM2.5 Concentration in µg/m3
98.396.1 91.7
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74.4 74.2
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74.4
97.5 95.15 91.187.35
101.3596.6 95.75100
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7
Max Min 98 percentile LimitPM10
59.2
55.550.7 50.3
64.1
53.557.3
31.635
27.631.4
39.6
26.5
35.2
56.8 55.3550.6 49.2
61.7
52.456.960
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7
Max Min 98 percentile LimitPM2.5
Mining of Boulder, Gravel and Sand (Minor Mineral) at Rattewali Block/PKL B-10 (Area-45.00 Ha) Village- Rattewali, Tehsil-Barwala, District-Panchkula, Haryana by M/s Tirupati Roadways Final EIA report.
Figure 3.8: SO2 Concentrationin µg/m3
Figure 3.9: NO2 Concentrationin µg/m3
Figure 3.10: Graph showing range of Free Silica in PM10
12.5 11.2 10.8 10.313.2 10.6 11.2
5.2 5.2 4.7 4.3 6.3 4.8 5.311.4 10.65 10.7
10.05 12.75 10.45 10.55
80
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7
Max Min 98 percentile LimitSO2
38.634.2
30.2 30.3 33.535.3
33.6
17.5 16.412.7 13.5
19.315.3 15.3
35.45 33.35 30.229.35
33 33.9 33.55
80
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7
Max Min 98 percentile Limit
NO2
2.73.1
2.6
3.12.9 3
3.4
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7
Free Silica (% in PM10) Free Silica (% in PM10)
Min
ing o
f Bo
uld
er, Gravel an
d San
d (M
ino
r Min
eral) at Rattew
ali Blo
ck/PK
L B-1
0 (A
rea-45
.00
Ha)
Village
- Ratte
wali, Teh
sil-Barw
ala, District-P
anch
kula, H
aryana b
y M/s Tiru
pati R
oad
ways Fin
al EIA rep
ort.
Figu
re 3.1
1: K
ey plan
of A
ir Mo
nito
ring Statio
ns
Mining of Boulder, Gravel and Sand (Minor Mineral) at Rattewali Block/PKL B-10 (Area-45.00 Ha) Village- Rattewali, Tehsil-Barwala, District-Panchkula, Haryana by M/s Tirupati Roadways Final EIA report.
3.6 NOISE ENVIRONMENT Noise in generalwe can say that the sound, which is composed of many frequency components of various loudnessdistributed 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 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. 3.6.1 Noise Analysis within the Study Area The noise analysis within the study area was recorded using 4012 Maxtech sound level meter. The instrument was calibrated with a Standard Acoustic calibrator before using in the field. The measurements were carried out continuously for the 24-hour period to obtain hourly equivalent sound pressure level, per hour Leq. from these values, day and night time as well as 24hours Leq values were also calculated. The Leq. value is the equivalent continuous sound level, which is equivalent to the same sound energy as the fluctuating sound measured in the same period. 3.6.2 Methodology adopted for Selection of Sampling Station Noise levels are more annoying in the night time particularly in the residential areas. The environmental impact of noise can have several effects varying from annoyance to hearing loss depending on loudness of noise levels. The monitoring for noise levels were done in 7 locations keeping considering the population and traffic of the area. The locations are depicted in Table 3.9and levels recorded stated in Table 3.10.
Table3.9: Noise Monitoring Sampling Stations
Stations Name Latitude Longitude Distance (km) Direction
N1 Project Site 30° 38' 56.96"N 76° 59' 28.25"E -- --
N2 Rattewali 30° 38' 09.33"N 76° 58' 54.17"E 1.0 SW
N3 Parwala 30° 38' 03.83"N 77° 00' 43.27"E 2.1 ESE
N4 Rajpura PF Near Bharoli
30° 38' 05.43"N 77° 02' 33.60"E 4.8 ESE
N5 Rajpur Rani 30° 35' 03.16"N 77° 01' 16.05"E 7.0 SE
N6 NH-73 Near Alipur 30° 36' 20.70"N 76° 56' 56.23"E 5.7 SW
N7 Khetprali 30° 40' 28.53"N 76° 59' 56.90"E 2.0 N
Table 3.10: Noise Levels in Study Area
S. No. 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 63.56 56.32
N2 54.12 43.60
N3 51.6 42.66
N4 54.2 44.00
N5 54.15 44.41
N6 53.77 43.55
N7 53.2 44.80
Mining of Boulder, Gravel and Sand (Minor Mineral) at Rattewali Block/PKL B-10 (Area-45.00 Ha) Village- Rattewali, Tehsil-Barwala, District-Panchkula, Haryana by M/s Tirupati Roadways Final EIA report.
3.6.3 Result of Noise Monitoring Ambient noise levels were measured at 4 locations around the proposed project site. The noise levels recorded during the day time were from51.6 Leq dBto63.56 Leq dBrespectively and level of noise during night time were from 42.66 Leq dB to 56.32 Leq dB respectively. Thus noise levels at all locations were observed to be within the prescribed limits. Noise Quality data and CPCB standard is attached as Annexure VII. 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.
Figure 3.12: Noise Monitoring Result
63.56
54.1251.6
54.2 54.15 53.77 53.256.32
43.6 42.66 44 44.41 43.55 44.8
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
N1 N2 N3 N4 N5 N6 N7
Day Time Night Time
Min
ing o
f Bo
uld
er, Gravel an
d San
d (M
ino
r Min
eral) at Rattew
ali Blo
ck/PK
L B-1
0 (A
rea-45
.00
Ha)
Village
- Ratte
wali, Teh
sil-Barw
ala, District-P
anch
kula, H
aryana b
y M/s Tiru
pati R
oad
ways Fin
al EIA rep
ort.
Figu
re 3.1
3: K
ey plan
of N
oise
Mo
nito
ring Statio
n
Mining of Boulder, Gravel and Sand (Minor Mineral) at Rattewali Block/PKL B-10 (Area-45.00 Ha) Village- Rattewali, Tehsil-Barwala, District-Panchkula, Haryana by M/s Tirupati Roadways Final EIA report.
3.7 WATER ENVIRONMENT
3.7.1Methodology Adopted for Selection of Sampling Station The sampling was done both for surface water and underground water. The samples were taken from the identified monitoring locations within the 10 Km radius of the study area. Total of11samples were taken (6 for ground water and 5 for surface water). The water quality sampling locations are described in Table 3.11 (a) and 3.11 (b) andshown in Figure 3.14.
Table 3.11 (a): Ground Water Sampling Stations
Station Sampling Location Coordinates Aerial Distance (Km) and Direction from Mine Site Latitude Longitude
GW1 Rattewali 30° 38' 09.33"N 76° 58' 54.17"E 1.0, SW GW2 Parwala 30° 38' 03.83"N 77° 00' 43.27"E 2.1, ESE GW3 Rajpura PF Near
Bharoli 30° 38' 05.43"N 77° 02' 33.60"E 4.8, ESE
GW4 Rajpur Rani 30° 35' 03.16"N 77° 01' 16.05"E 7.0, SE GW5 NH-73 Near Alipur 30° 36' 20.70"N 76° 56' 56.23"E 5.7, SW GW6 Khetprali 30° 40' 28.53"N 76° 59' 56.90"E 2.0, N
Table 3.11 (b): Surface Water Sampling Stations
Station Sampling Location Coordinates Aerial Distance (Km) and Direction from Mine Site Latitude Longitude
SW1 Project Site 30° 38' 56.96"N 76° 59'28.25"E --
SW2 Near Rattewali Village (Down Stream)
30° 38' 10.58"N 76° 59'16.23"E 0.6, S
SW3 Near Khetprali Village (Up Stream)
30° 40' 34.62"N 77° 00'24.96"E 2.3, NNE
SW4 Dangri River 30° 36' 08.18"N 77° 01'59.11"E 5.9, SE SW5 Mullawali River 30° 38' 34.11"N 76° 55'40.64"E 5.8, W
Min
ing o
f Bo
uld
er, Gravel an
d San
d (M
ino
r Min
eral) at Rattew
ali Blo
ck/PK
L B-1
0 (A
rea-45
.00
Ha)
Village
- Ratte
wali, Teh
sil-Barw
ala, District-P
anch
kula, H
aryana b
y M/s Tiru
pati R
oad
ways Fin
al EIA rep
ort.
Figu
re 3.1
4: K
ey Plan
of W
ater Sam
plin
g Station
s
Min
ing o
f Bo
uld
er, Gravel an
d San
d (M
ino
r Min
eral) at Rattew
ali Blo
ck/PK
L B-1
0 (A
rea-45
.00
Ha)
Village
- Ratte
wali, Teh
sil-Barw
ala, District-P
anch
kula, H
aryana b
y M/s Tiru
pati R
oad
ways Fin
al EIA rep
ort.
Table
3.12
: Wate
r An
alysis Resu
lt (Gro
un
d W
ater)
S. No
. P
arame
ter
GW
1 G
W2
GW
3 G
W4
G
W5
G
W6
1.
pH
(at 25
°C)
8.1
0
7.9
6
7.8
6
8.1
6
7.9
0
8.2
0
2.
Co
lou
r (Hazen
) <5
<5 <5
<5 <5
<5
3.
Turb
idity (N
TU)
<1 <1
<1 <1
<1 <1
4.
Od
ou
r A
greeable
Agreeab
le A
greeable
Agreeab
le A
greeable
Agreeab
le
5.
Taste A
greeable
Agreeab
le A
greeable
Agreeab
le A
greeable
Agreeab
le
6.
Total H
ardn
ess as CaC
O3 (m
g/L) 2
63
.44
256
.24
289
.80
168
.30
181
.24
234
.51
7.
Calciu
m as C
a (mg/L)
52
.23
50
.75
62
.16
37
.56
40
.36
46
.63
8.
Alkalin
ity as CaC
O3 (m
g/L) 4
15
.12
429
.68
448
.62
177
.90
192
.35
362
.20
9.
Ch
lorid
e as Cl (m
g/L) 3
4.23
3
1.46
3
4.78
4
3.25
4
8.57
4
2.30
10
. C
yanid
e as CN
(mg/L)
<0.02
<0
.02
<0.02
<0
.02
<0.02
<0
.02
11
. M
agnesiu
m as M
g (mg/L)
32
.35
31
.50
32
.73
18
.12
19
.57
28
.71
12
. To
tal Disso
lved So
lids (m
g/L) 4
42
.00
479
.00
521
.00
307
.00
345
.00
428
.00
13
. Su
lph
ate as SO
4 (mg/L)
9.1
2
8.5
1
8.9
4
35
.20
42
.61
8.6
6
14
. Flu
orid
e as F (mg/L)
0.4
9
0.3
2
0.4
1
0.3
4
0.5
8
0.5
2
15
. N
itrate as NO
3 (mg/L)
16
.12
19
.68
24
.67
19
.10
24
.61
14
.64
16
. Iro
n as Fe (m
g/L) 0
.27
0
.24
0
.30
0
.31
0
.48
0
.29
17
. A
lum
iniu
m as A
l (mg/L)
<0.03
<0
.03
<0.03
<0
.03
<0.03
<0
.03
18
. B
oro
n (m
g/L) <0
.01
<0.01
<0
.01
<0.01
<0
.01
<0.01
19
. To
tal Ch
rom
ium
as Cr
+6 (mg/L)
<0.01
<0
.03 <0
.03 <0
.03 <0
.03
<0.03
20
. C
on
du
ctivity S/cm
7
39
80
2
87
2
513
5
75
715
21
. P
hen
olic C
om
po
un
ds (m
g/L) <0
.001
<0
.001
<0.01
<0.01
<0.00
1
<0.00
1
22
. M
ineral O
il(mg/L)
<0.01
<0
.01
<0.01
<0
.01
<0.01
<0
.01
23
. A
nio
nic D
etergents as M
BA
S (mg/L)
<0.02
<0
.02
<0.02
<0
.02
<0.02
<0
.02
24
. Zin
c as Zn (m
g/L) 0
.75
0
.66
0
.79
0
.48
0
.61
0
.71
25
. C
op
per as C
u (m
g/L) 0
.09
0
.12
0
.15
0
.08
0
.13
0
.16
26
. M
angan
ese as Mn
(mg/L)
<0.06
<0.06
<0.06
<0.06
<0
.06
<0.6
27
. C
adm
ium
as Cd
(mg/L)
<0.06
<0
.06 <0
.06 <0
.06 <0
.13
<0.06
28
. Lead
as Pb
(mg/L)
<0.01
3 <0
.13
<0.13
<0.01
3 <0
.01
<0.13
29
. Selen
ium
as Se (mg/L)
<0.01
<0
.01
<0.01
<0
.01
<0.01
<0
.01
30
. A
rsenic as A
s (mg/L)
<0.01
<0
.01
<0.01
<0
.001
<0.01
<0
.01
31
. M
ercury as H
g (mg/L)
<0.00
1
<0.00
1
<0.00
1
<0.00
1
<0.00
1
<0.00
1
Min
ing o
f Bo
uld
er, Gravel an
d San
d (M
ino
r Min
eral) at Rattew
ali Blo
ck/PK
L B-1
0 (A
rea-45
.00
Ha)
Village
- Ratte
wali, Teh
sil-Barw
ala, District-P
anch
kula, H
aryana b
y M/s Tiru
pati R
oad
ways Fin
al EIA rep
ort.
No
te: There a
re mo
re tha
n 6
0 p
ara
meters a
s per IS 10
500
:2012
, here 3
3 pa
ram
eters ha
ve been
an
alyzed
as p
er discu
ssed b
y team
. IS 1050
0:2
012
Table 3.1
3: W
ater A
nalysis R
esu
lt (Surface W
ater)
32
. To
tal Co
liform
(MP
N/1
00 m
L) A
bsen
t A
bsen
t A
bsen
t A
bsen
t A
bsen
t A
bsen
t
33
. E. co
li (mp
n/1
00
mL)
Ab
sent
Ab
sent
Ab
sent
Ab
sent
Ab
sent
Ab
sent
S. No
. P
arame
ter
SW1
SW
2
SW3
SW
4
SW5
1.
pH
(at 25
0C)
7.8
6
7.4
2
7.6
6
7.5
7
7.7
5
2.
Co
lou
r Hazen
<
5 <
5 <
5 <5
<5
3.
Turb
idity N
TU
10
14
8 1
2 1
5
4.
Od
ou
r A
greeable
Agreeab
le A
greeable
Agreeab
le A
greeable
5.
Total H
ardn
ess as CaC
O3 (m
g/L) 1
93
.20
22
0.45
1
84
.56
212
.64
204
.65
6.
Calciu
m as C
a (mg/L)
34
.58
38
.32
31
.51
35
.84
31
.75
7.
Alkalin
ity as CaC
O3
(mg/L)
14
9.53
1
58
.14
14
3.84
1
52.33
1
49.78
8.
Ch
lorid
e as Cl (m
g/L) 5
3.64
6
0.63
4
9.37
5
7.12
5
4.80
9.
Resid
ual free C
hlo
rine (m
g/L) <0
.20
<0.20
<0
.20
<0.20
<0
.20
10
. C
yanid
e as CN
(mg/L)
<0.02
<0
.02
<0.02
<0
.02
<0.02
11
. M
agnesiu
m as M
g (mg/L)
25
.98
30
.34
25
.74
29
.94
30
.48
12
. To
tal Disso
lved So
lids (m
g/L) 2
80
.00
30
6.00
2
58
.00
293
.00
275
.00
13
. To
tal Susp
end
ed so
lids (m
g/L) 4
7.00
5
3.14
4
3.00
4
9.10
4
5.27
14
. D
issolve
d O
xygen (m
g/L) 7
.1 6
.9 7
.3 6
.7 7
.4
15
. Su
lph
ate as SO
4 (mg/L)
33
.53
40
.10
29
.68
38
.56
34
.51
16
. Flu
orid
e as F (mg/L)
1.1
5
1.2
1
1.1
2
1.2
4
1.1
7
17
. B
OD
(3 D
ays at 27
0C) (m
g/L) 5
.36
5
.83
5
.21
6
.12
5
.91
18
. C
OD
(mg/L)
15
.23
18
.20
12
.00
20
.15
19
.57
19
. C
on
du
ctivity S/cm
4
71
513
4
33
490
4
60
20
. N
itrate as NO
3 (m
g/L) 1
2.24
1
1.20
1
0.23
1
2.75
1
0.45
21
. So
diu
m as N
a (mg/L)
19
21
.2 1
8.2
21
.2 1
7.3
22
. P
otassiu
m as K
(mg/L)
5.4
3.7
1.4
3.7
1.8
23
. Iro
n as Fe (m
g/L) 0
.26
0
.30
0
.22
0
.30
0
.25
24
. A
lum
iniu
m as A
l (mg/L)
<0.03
<0
.03
<0.03
<0
.03
<0.03
25
. B
oro
n (m
g/L) 0
.46
0
.41
0
.42
0
.41
0
.35
26
. C
hro
miu
m as C
r (mg/L)
<0.01
<0
.01
<0.01
<0
.01
<0.01
27
. P
hen
olic C
om
po
un
ds (m
g/L) <0
.001
<0
.001
<0
.001
<0
.001
<0
.001
Min
ing o
f Bo
uld
er, Gravel an
d San
d (M
ino
r Min
eral) at Rattew
ali Blo
ck/PK
L B-1
0 (A
rea-45
.00
Ha)
Village
- Ratte
wali, Teh
sil-Barw
ala, District-P
anch
kula, H
aryana b
y M/s Tiru
pati R
oad
ways Fin
al EIA rep
ort.
3.7
.2 IN
TERP
RETA
TION
A
nalysis resu
lts of G
rou
nd
water reveal th
e follo
win
g;
p
H varies fro
m to
7.8
6 to
8.2
0.
Total H
ardn
ess varies from
16
8.3
0 to
28
9.80
mg/L.
Total D
issolved
Solid
s varies from
307
.00
to 52
1.00
mg/L.
Fluo
ride
varies from
0.3
2to
0.5
8m
g/L
C
hlo
ride varies fro
m 3
1.46
to 4
8.57
mg/L
A
nalysis resu
lts of Su
rface water reveal th
e follo
win
g;
p
H varies fro
m to
7.9
2 to
7.8
6
To
tal Hard
ness varies fro
m 1
84.5
6 to
22
0.45
mg/L.
Total D
issolved
Solid
s varies from
258
.00 to
306.0
0 m
g/L.
Flu
orid
e varies fro
m 1
.12
to 1
.24
mg/L
Ch
lorid
e varies from
49
.37 to
60.6
3 m
g/L
C
OD
varies from
12
.00
to 2
0.15
mg/L
BO
D varies fro
m 5
.21
to 6
.12
mg/L
28
. M
ineral O
il (mg/L)
<0.01
<0
.01
<0.01
<0
.01
<0.01
29
. A
nio
nic D
etergents as M
BA
S (mg/L)
<0.02
<0
.02
<0.02
<0
.02
<0.02
30
. Zin
c as Zn (m
g/L) 1
.20
0
.38
1
.16
0
.38
0
.33
31
. C
op
per as C
u (m
g/L) 0
16
0.1
5
014
0
.15
0
.12
32
. M
angan
ese as Mn
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A review of the above chemical analysis reveals that there is some variation in chemical composition of water tapped from different sources 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). Water Quality data and CPCB standard for water quality parameters is attached as Annexure VIII. 3.8 SOIL ENVIRONMENT 3.8.1 Soil Profile of District Panchkula The soil is generally alluvial in nature which prone to water logging. 3.8.2 Soil Quality Assessment of soil quality is an important aspect with reference to tree plantations, percolation of water, ground water impact etc. 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. 3.8.3Methodology adopted for Selection of Sampling Station Random soil samples were collected up to depth of 15 cm and homogenized samples were collected then sent to the laboratory for analysis. The physical and chemical characteristics of the soil of the study area have been assessed by analyzing various parameters as per the methods described in “Soil Chemical Analysis” (Jackson, 1967).The soil quality of the study area has been assessed by collecting samples from 6different locations. Details of soil sampling locations are presented in Table 3.14and shown in Figure 3.15.
Table 3.14: Soil Monitoring Station Details
Stations Sampling Location Coordinates Aerial Distance(Km) And Direction From Mine Site Latitude Longitude
S1 Project Site 30° 38' 56.96"N 76° 59' 28.25"E --
S2 Rattewali 30° 38' 09.33"N 76° 58' 54.17"E 1.0, SW
S3 Parwala 30° 38' 03.83"N 77° 00' 43.27"E 2.1, ESE
S4 Rajpura PF Near Bharoli
30° 38' 05.43"N 77° 02' 33.60"E 4.8, ESE
S5 Rajpur Rani 30° 35' 03.16"N 77° 01' 16.05"E 7.0, SE
S6 NH-73 Near Alipur
30° 36' 20.70"N 76° 56' 56.23"E 5.7, SW
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Table 3.15: Soil Analysis Result
3.8.4 Interpretation of Results The analysis results show that soil is basic in nature as pH value ranges from 7.32 to 7.82 with organic matter 0.68 % to 0.75 %. The concentration of Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium has been found to be in good amount in the soil samples. Soil texture is clay to Sandy. Soil Quality data and CPCB standard for Soil Parameters is attached as Annexure- IX.
S. No.
Parameter S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6
1. pH (at 25 °C) 7.63 7.43 7.32 7.61 7.75 7.82
2. Conductivity (mS/ cm) 0.425 0.398 0.412 0.430 0.436 0.421
3. Soil Texture
Sandy Loam
Silty Loam Sandy Loam
Sandy Loam
Sandy Loam
Sandy Loam
4. Color
Brownish White
Brownish White
Brownish White
Brownish White
Brownish Yellow
Brownish Yellow
5. Water holding capacity (%)
32.20 35.61 30.56 37.15 32.78 34.21
6. Bulk density (gm/cc) 1.11 1.08 1.14 1.23 1.12 1.17
7. Chloride as Cl (mg/100g)
82.56 76.53 86.25 76.52 86.14 96.28
8. Calcium as Ca (mg/100g)
125.12 97.80 115.63 110.25 110.24 120.31
9. Sodium as Na(mg/100g) 35.26 42.45 39.56 42.12 53.61 42.52
10. Potassium as K(kg/ha) 97.20 110.16 89.63 96.35 116.35 105.12
11. Organic Matter (%) 0.72 0.70 0.68 0.70 0.75 0.71
12. Magnesium as Mg (mg/100g)
18.26 20.23 16.53 19.30 25.61 19.25
13. Available Nitrogen (kg/ha)
238.50 233.26 242.52 263.00 251.00 247.00
14. Available Phosphorus (kg/ha)
8.23 16.34 17.23 19.14 13.55 15.66
15. Zinc as Zn (mg/100g) 14.20 7.04 4.10 3.65 9.54 4.33
16. Manganese as Mn (mg/100g) 8.50 10.16 9.68 10.25 12.30 8.74
17. Chromium as Cr (mg/100g) 0.52 0.46 0.49 0.53 0.55 0.50
18. Lead as Pb (mg/100g) 0.18 0.15 0.22 0.20 0.18 0.28
19. Cadmium as Cd (mg/100g) 0.56 0.53 0.65 0.75 0.58 0.73
20. Copper as Cu (mg/100g) 4.10 2.80 3.10 3.91 3.55 3.94
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Figure 3.16: Sampling Photographs of Air, Water, Noise and Soil
3.9 TRAFFIC STUDY Traffic study measurements were performed at SH-1 and NH-73assess impact on local transport infrastructure due to this mining project. Traffic study measurements were performed at three locations of these highways is marked on the map in Figure 3.17. The traffic study has been conducted in13th, 14thDecember, 2017.
Table 3.16: 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.
Name of National/State Highway/District Road
Direction Dispatched Ratio in Percentage Up Down
NH-73 Panchkula Barnala 60 %
SH-1 Barnala Naraingarh 40%
Total Mineral transported through National and State Highways 100 %
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Table 3.17: No. of Vehicles per Day
S.No. Vehicles Distribution
Passenger Car Unit (PCU)
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1. Cars 1061 1078 1 1061 1078 44 45
2. Buses 801 777 3 2403 2331 100 97
3. Trucks 670 604 3 2010 1812 84 76
4. Two wheelers 642 599 0.5 321 300 13 13
5. Three wheelers
414 407 0.75 311 305 13 13
Total 3588 3465 6106 5826 254 244
Table 3.18: Existing Traffic Scenario and LOS
Road V (Volume in PCU/hr)
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Existing V/C Ratio LOS
NH-73 254 3000 0.08 A
SH-1 244 1250 0.19 A
Note: The existing level may be “Good” for SH-6 and both District Roads.
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
1. During Rattewali Mine Operation Total Capacity of mine : 19,00,000 TPA No. of working days : 268 Extraction and Transportation of mineral : 7090MT/day Truck Capacity : 25 Tons Frequency of trucks/tankers deployed/day (50 x 6 trips/day x 2 up/down): 600 Frequency of trucks deployed/hr : 75 Increase in PCU/hr : 225 2. During Gobinpur Mine Operation Total Capacity of mine : 12,78,000 MTPA No. of working days : 300 Extraction & Transportation of mineral : 4260 MT/day Working hours per day : 8 hour Truck Capacity : 25 Tonnes Frequency of truck trips/day (43 x 4 trips/day x 2 up/down) : 344 Frequency of truck trips/hr : 43 Increase in PCU/hr : 129
Total PCU for above 2 Lease area = 354
Total 354 PCU/hr (Up & Down) will increase on 1 National Highways and 1 State Highway due to above
projects activities at a time.
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Table 3.19: Modified Traffic Scenario and LOS
Road Increased PCU’s- State/National Highway
Volume (V) Capacity (C) Modified V/C Ratio
LOS
NH-73 354 x 60%=212 254+212=466 3000 0.15 A
SH-1 354x 40%=142 244+142=386 1250 0.31 B
3.9.1 Conclusion The LOS value from the proposed mining will change i.e. LOS value for NH-73 will remain same ‘Excellent’ and LOS value for SH-1 will change from ‘Excellent’ to ‘Very Good’’. Hence, the additional load on the carrying capacity of the concern roads is not likely to have major affect. The detailed Traffic study are attached in Annexure X.
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3.10 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT 3.10.1 Introduction Study of biological environment is one of the important aspects of the Environmental Impact Assessment, in view of the need for conservation of Environmental quality and biodiversity of a particular geographical area. Ecological systems show the complex interrelationship between biotic and abiotic components, including dependence, competition and mutualism. Biotic components comprise of plant and animal communities which interact not only within and between themselves but also with the abiotic components viz. Physical and Chemical; components of the environment.Generally, biological communities are the best indicators of climatic and edaphic factors. Studies on biological aspects of ecosystems are important in Environmental Impact Assessment for safety of natural flora and fauna. Information on the impact of environmental stress on the community structure serves as an inexpensive and an efficient early warning system to check the damage to a particular ecosystem. The biological environment includes mainly terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. The animal and plant communities exist in their natural habitats in a organized manner. Their natural settings can be disturbed by any externally induced anthropological activities or by naturally induced calamities or disaster. So, once this setting is disturbed, it becomes practically impossible or takes a long time to come to its original state. Plants and animals are more susceptible to environmental stress. A change in the composition of biotic communities reflected by a change in the distribution pattern of natural species of flora and fauna existing in the ecosystem. The sensitivity of animal and plant species to the changes occurring in their existing ecosystem can, therefore, be used for monitoring Environmental Impact Assessment studies of any project. The biological communities are good indicators of climatic and edaphic factors. Present study is planned to assess the impact of the Proposed Rattewali riverbed mining for minor minerals (Boulder, Gravels & Sand) is located on seasonal river Dudhgarh at near to village Rattewali of tehsil Barwala district in Panchkula district of Haryana on biological environment of the project site and surrounding area within 10 km radius. Accordingly, mitigation measures are evolved to sustain the biological diversity. In general, biological environment is represented by flora and fauna. 3.10.2 Objectives of Biological Study The main objectives of biological study were:
To collect the baseline data for the study along with a description of the existing terrestrial, wetland and aquatic biodiversity.
To assess the scheduled species in the proposed site (rare, endangered, critically endangered, endemic and vulnerable).
To identify the locations and features of ecological significance.
To identify the Impacts of a proposed project before, after and during development phases. 3.10.3 Methodology The present study on the floral assessment for the project activity is based on field survey of the area. By the following forest inventory methodology; the survey of biological parameters has been conducted within the buffer zone (10 km radial distance) from the project site at Village: Rattaewali, Block-PKL/B-10 (Area 45.00 ha), Tehsil: Barwla, District: Panchkula, Haryana, in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, CPCB, and SPCB during the study period. A preliminary survey of the study area has been performed to get a general picture of the landscapes in vegetation. Traverses have been taken within different zones of the study area to note major vegetation patterns and plant communities including their growth form and dominant species. A forest inventory is “an attempt to describe the quantity and quality of forest trees and many of the
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characteristics of the land area upon which the trees are grown.” The objective this floral inventory of the study area, is to provide a complete checklist of floristic structure within the buffer zone (10 km radial distance) from project site for formulating effective management and conservation measures. 3.10.3.1 Floristic Study The present study on the floral assessment for the project activity is based on field survey of the area. The survey of biological parameters has been conducted within the buffer zone (10 km radial distance) from the project site at Village Rattewali, Block-PKL/B-10 (Area 45.00 ha), Tehsil: Brawala, District: Panchkula, Haryana, in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change and SPCB during the study period. Floral study survey was made to assess the existing plant species in all accessible areas within the 10 km radius by the crisscross method of field exploration. The local flora was identified by their morphological observation, such as its size and shape of the leaf, flowers, fruits and their bark features of stem and also documented their habitat viz. Trees, Shrubs, Herbs, Grasses and Climbers etc. The plants which were not identified in the field were collected, brought to the laboratory and identified using standard herbarium references. Photo documentation of some of the key species presents the study area was also done. 3.10.3.2 Methodology for Phyto-sociological study The study was aimed at enumeration of the available plant resources and obtaining a broad representation of the existing floristic variations in the project affected area and surrounding the project affected area. Enumeration of the plant wealth was done by surveying the area through walking followed by collection and identification of plant specimens. Phyto-sociological aspects of the study were carried out by perambulating and sampling through quadrates method. Sample plots were selected in such a way to get maximum representation of different types of vegetation and plots were laid out in different parts of the areas within the project affected area as well as the surrounding project affected area. Selection of sites for vegetation data was done by random sampling procedure. Accordingly, equal number of quadrates of 10 m x 10 m for the study of tree layer in the project affected area and surrounding project affected area were laid. Within these sample plots, sub-plots of 5 m x 5 m were laid out randomly for studying the shrub layer and regeneration of tree species. For information on ground layer including herbaceous species, quadrates of 1 m x 1 m size were laid out within the tree quadrate. All species encountered during the transect walk were recorded. The girth at breast height (gbh) of all individuals in each quadrate was measured for all species of trees and woody climbers. All individuals with gbh > 10 cm were considered and recorded as trees (Parthasarathy and Karthikeyan, 1997). Individuals below 10 cm gbh were considered as saplings and shrubs. This concept was tested further during the fieldwork. Basal area of plants was measured following Philips (1959). The plants were identified using floras by Haines (1921-25), Saxena and Brahmam (1994-96). The primary data recorded on number of individuals in a species and girths were utilized to derive secondary attributes like density and frequency following standard phyto-sociological methods of Misra (1968). Relative values were calculated following Philips (1959). Important Value Index (IVI) was calculated by adding up relative frequency, relative density and relative dominance (Curtis, 1959). In the case of shrubs, herbs and saplings; IVI was calculated based only on relative values, i.e., relative frequency and relative density. Formulae used for various calculations are:
Total number of individuals of a species in all the quadrats Density = ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total number of quadrats studied
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Total number of quadrats in which species occurred Frequency (%) = -----------------------------------------------------------------× 100
Total number of quadrats studied Total number of individuals of a species in all quadrats Abundance = ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total number of quadrats in which species occurred C2 Mean basal area = -------------- (C= Mean of the circumference) 4π Total basal area = Mean basal area × Density Sum of all cbh of a species Mean of the circumference (C) = Total number of individuals of a species Density of a the species Relative Density = × 100 Total density of all species The frequency of a species Relative Frequency = ×100 Total frequency of all species Total basal cover of a species Relative Dominance = ×100 Total basal cover of all species Importance Value Index (IVI) = Relative Density + Relative Frequency + Relative Dominance 3.10.4 FAUNA To prepare a detailed report on the status of wildlife biodiversity in 10 km radial area (Study Area) around the proposed Greentech Mega Food Park to assess the impacts due to construction activity and evolve suitable mitigation measures to protect and conserve wildlife biodiversity following components were studied: a) Wildlife survey (diversity) b) Habitat study (feeding, breeding, roosting areas) c) Migratory paths of major wildlife species d) Food & feeding habits of wildlife species in last few years e) Distribution of birds f) Rare & Endangered species of fauna g) Specific local characteristics of biodiversity in study area 3.10.4.1 Methodology for Faunal Study A linear transect of 1 km each was chosen for sampling at each site. Each transect was trekked for 1.5 h for sampling of animals through the following methods. For sampling butterflies, the standard ‘Pollard Walk’ method was employed and all the species were recorded daily. Voucher specimens of the species that could not be identified in the field were collected using of a butterfly net besides photographing them. For sampling birds, ‘point sampling’ along the fixed transect (foot trails) was
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carried out. All the species of birds were observed through a binocular and identified with the help of field guides and photographs. For sampling mammals, ‘direct count on open width (20m) transect’ was used. In addition, information on recent sightings/records of mammals by the villagers and locals was also collected. In case of reptiles mainly lizards were sampled by ‘direct count on open width transects’. 3.10.5 Assessment of Rare, Endangered and threatened Flora and Fauna As per the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 and their subsequent amendments, schedule category for wild plant and animals also consider for assessing the sensitive species. The scheduled species are given for the assessment of the any available sensitive species. This Act is enacted for protection of plants and animal species. It has six schedules which give varying degrees of protection. Schedule I and part II of Schedule II provide absolute protection - offences under these are prescribed the highest penalties. Species listed in Schedule III to Schedule IV are also protected, but the penalties are much lower. Schedule V includes the animals which may be hunted. The plants in Schedule VI are prohibited from cultivation and planting. 3.10.6 Assessment of sensitive habitat The riparian patches, protected areas (wildlife sanctuary & national park) and other specific habitat condition are some those places which are sensitive place for any small changes due to the developmental activity. During the baseline study we have already observed such habitat within the study area. Land use pattern of this region was dominated by agriculture land. There is a Khol Hi Raitan Wildlife sanctuary 1.9 km away from the project boundary. 3.10.7 Study Area The Biological environmental study of The Proposed mining of boulder, gravel and sand (minor mineral) project at Village & P.O. village Rattewali of tehsil Barwala district in Panchkula district of Haryana has been done during Nov. 2017 in following monitoring locations of 10 km radius study area. The study area is divided into two parts i.e.: a) Core Zone: Project Site i.e. River bed. b) Buffer Zone: Area within 10 Km radius from the project site. The list of sampling locations identified during the survey is shown in Table 3.20.
Table-3.20: Biological Environment Survey Locations
Stations Name Latitude Longitude Distance (km) Direction
EB-01 Project Site 30° 38' 56.96"N 76° 59' 28.25"E -- --
EB-02 Tibbi 30° 40' 09.04"N 76° 58' 47.90"E 1.8 NW
EB-03 Toka 30° 36' 56.09"N 76° 58' 14.70"E 3.6 SW
EB-04 Manak Tabra 30° 36'22.88"N 77° 00' 00.60"E 3.9 S
EB-05 Raipur Rani 30° 35' 02.11"N 77° 01' 18.67"E 7.0 SSE
EB-06 Dudhgarh 30° 41' 30.71"N 77° 00' 05.98"E 4.0 N
EB-07 Ramgarh 30° 38' 32.12"N 76° 53' 24.82"E 9.3 W
EB-08 Baran 30° 38' 49.17"N 77° 04' 01.11"E 7.1 E
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3.10.8 Observations and results The survey was conducted in the 10 km radius of the proposed project location and their surroundings diversity of plants and animals. Apart from agriculture villages are engaged in livestock keeping. Proposed Rattewali riverbed mining for minor minerals (Boulder, Gravels & Sand) is located on seasonal river Dudhgarh at near to village Rattewali of tehsil Barwala district in Panchkula district of Haryana. 3.10.8.1 Project site (Core Zone): The lease area mainly comprises various grades of Boulder, gravel & sand. Proposed project area is located on both sides of the river bank and the river bed. While, there is only scanty herbaceous vegetation at the riverbed, riparian vegetation is found along the river side. No ecologically sensitive plant species has been reported from this area. Herbs and shrubs observed in and around the lease area are Calotropis procera, Tridax procumbens, Argemone mexicana, Lantana camara, Parthenium hysterophorus, Sida acuta, Datura stramonium, and Cannabis sativa etc. The flora of buffer zone comprises plants growing on the edges of agricultural land, village Woodlots and trees planted along the roads. Many tree species are planted in the area because of their economic values. The tree species observed in the area are Azadirachta indica (neem), Populus deltoides (poplar), Psidium guajava (guava), and few Mangifera indica (aam), Emblica officinalis (aamla), Syzygium cumini (jamun), Aegle marmelos(bel), Melia azedarach (Bakain), Ficus benghalensis (Bargad), Ficus religiosa (peepal), Eucalyptus spp (Safeda), Dalbergia sissoo (shisam) etc. There is a Khol Hi Raitan Wildlife sanctuary 1.9 km away from the project boundary. The vegetation observed within the study area is mainly comprised under tropical dry deciduous category which is commonly observed. The list was made for the natural vegetation and documented their diversity.
Core Zone: Core zone of the proposed mining project is located on the river bed. During thefield survey some Climbers, Herbs, grasses, seedlings of tree species and shrubby vegetation were recorded from the mine lease area. Only 30 plant species were enlisted from core zone (Table-3.21 (a to e).
Table3.21: List of existing floristic composition within Core zone of project site (a) Tree: Nil
(b) Shrub
S. No. Botanical Name Common Name Family IUCN Status 1 Calotropis gigantea Arakha Asclepiadaceae NA 2 Cannabissativa Ganja Cannabaceae NA 3 Cassia occidentalis Kasondi Leguminoceae NA 4 Chenopodium spinosum Kantili chaulai Amaranthaceae NA 5 Hemidesmus indicus Anatamula Apocynaceae NA 6 Lantana camara Raimuniya Verbenaceae NA 7 Urena lobata Lapta Malvaceae NA 8 Xanthium strumarium Bada gokru Asteraceae NA
(Source: Primary Survey conducted by Vardan Team) (c) Herb
S. No. Botanical Name Common Name Family IUCN Status 1 Achyranthes aspera Chirchira Amaranthaceae NA 2 Aerva javanica gorakhganja Amaranthaceae NA 3 Ageratum conyzoides Visadodi Asteraceae NA 4 Alternanthera sessilis phulbhaj Amaranthaceae NA 5 Alysicarpus bupleurifolius chipti Leguminosae NA 6 Argemone maxicana PeeliKatheli Papaveraceae NA 7 Blumea lacera Kukurmuta Asteraceae NA 8 Boerhavia diffusa punarnava Nyctaginaceae NA
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9 Bryophyllum pinnatum Pattharchata Crassulaceae NA 10 Cassia tora Pomvar Leguminosae NA 11 Chenopodium album Bathua amaranthaceae
12 Crotalaria juncea san Leguminosae NA 13 Desmodium triflorum Desmodium Leguminosae NA 14 Euphorbia hirta Baridudhi Euphorbiaceae NA 15 Fumaria indica pitta papda Papaveraceae NA 16 Leucas aspera Gumma buti Lamiaceae NA 17 Tridax procumbens Khal-muriya Asteraceae NA
(Source: Primary Survey conducted by Vardan Team) (d) Grasses & Sadges
S. No. Botanical Name Common Name Family IUCN Status 1 Chloris barbata grass Poaceae NA 2 Cynodon dactylon Doob Poaceae NA 3 Dactyloctenium aegyptium bhond grass Poaceae NA 4 Digitaria ciliaris
Poaceae NA
5 Heteropogon contortus
Poaceae NA 6 Paspalum scrobiculatum
Poaceae NA
7 Paspalum disticum
Poaceae NA 8 Imperata cylindica
Poaceae NA
9 Eleusine indica
Poaceae NA 10 Cyperus rotundus Motha grass Cyperaceae NA
(Source: Primary Survey conducted by Vardan Team) (e) Climbers
S. No. Botanical Name Common
Name Family IUCN Status
1 Ampelocissus latifolia (Roxb.) Planch. jangli angur Vitaceae NA (Source: Primary Survey conducted by Vardan Team)
Note:- NA= Not yet assessed, LC= Least Concerned
View of Mine Lease area Village Rattewali interence view
Figure-3.20:Photo Plates for Project Site
3.10.8.2 Buffer Zone:The selection of terrestrial and aquatic ecological sampling location was based on land use pattern, topography and habitat patterns of the study area. Ecological survey was carried out in forest and non-forest areas (agricultural fields, roadsides, urban & semi-urban wastelands, etc.)
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and the aquatic ecological survey was carried out on rivers & ponds/lakes within the study area. Total 195 plant species were recorded from the study area (Table-2.3 (A to E)). Table-3.22: List of existing floristic composition within Buffer zone 10 km radiusof project study site
(A) Tree
S.No. Botanical Name Common name Family IUCN Status 1. Acacia auriculiformis Australian acacia Leguminosae LC 2. Acacia catechu Khair Leguminosae NA 3. Acacia modesta Phulani Leguminosae NA 4. Acacia nilotica Babool Leguminosae NA 5. Accacia lucocephala Australian acacia Leguminosae LC 6. Aegle marmelos Bel Rutaceae NA 7. Ailanthus excelsa Arru Simarubaceae NA 8. Albizia lebbeck Kaala seras Leguminosae NA
9. Albizia procera Siras safed Leguminosae NA 10. Alstonia scholaris Chitvan Apocynaceae NA 11. Anogeissus latifolia Dawra Combretaceae NA 12. Artocarpus heterophyllus Kathal Moraceae NA 13. Averrhoa carambola Kamrakh Oxalidaceae NA 14. Azadirachta indica Neem Meliaceae NA
15. Bauhinia variegata Kachnar Leguminosae LC 16. Bombax ceiba Semul Bombacaceae NA 17. Boswellia serrata Salai Burseraceae NA 18. Butea Monosperma Dhak Leguminosae NA
19. Callistemon lanceolatus Bottle brush Myrtaceae NA 20. Cassia fistula L. Amaltas Leguminosae NA 21. Cassia siamea Cassia Leguminosae NA 22. Cassia tomentosa Chilla Leguminosae NA 23. Cedrela toona Tun Meliacea NA 24. Ceiba pentandra Kapok Malvaceae NA
25. Citrus medica Nimboo Rutaceae NA
26. Dalbergia sissoo Shisham Leguminosae NA 27. Dalbergia paniculata Sheesham Leguminosae NA 28. Delonix regia (Hook.) Gulmohar Leguminosae LC 29. Diospyros montana Kaindu Ebenaceae NA 30. Ehretia laevis Chamror Boraginaceae NA
31. Eucalyptus camaldulensis Nilgiri Myrtaceae NA 32. Ficus benghalensis Bargad/bar Moraceae NA 33. Ficus racemosa Gular Moraceae NA 34. Ficus religiosa Peepal Moraceae NA 35. Garuga pinnata Kharpat Burseraceae NA
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36. Grevillea robusta Ailver oak Proteaceae NA 37. Grewia optiva Bihul Malvaceae NA
38. Hamiltonia suaveolens Akashneem Rubiaceae NA 39. Helicteres isora Marorphali Malvaceae NA 40. Holarrhena pubescens Kura Apocynaceae NA 41. Holoptelea integrifolia Papri Ulmaceae NA 42. Hymenodictyon excelsum Bairang Rubiaceae NA 43. Khaya senegalensis Kyaya Meliaceae NA 44. Kigelia pinnata Balamkheera Bignoniaceae NA 45. Kydia calycina Pula Malvaceae NA 46. Lagerstroemia parviflora Sejha Lythraceae NA 47. Lannea coromandelica Jhingan Anacardiaceae NA
48. Leucaena leucocephala Su-babool Leguminosae NA 49. Magnolia champaca Champa Magnoliaceae NA 50. Mallotus philippensis Rohini Euphorbiaceae NA 51. Mangifera indica Aam Anacardiaceae NA
52. Melia azedarach Bakain Meliaceae NA 53. Millingtonia hortensis Akashneem Bignoniaceae NA 54. Moringa oleifera Sahjan Moringaceae NA 55. Morus alba Shahtut Moraceae NA 56. Musa paradisiacal Kela Musaceae NA 57. Neolamarckia cadamba Kadam Rubiaceae NA
58. Nyctanthes arbor-tristis Harsingar Oleaceae NA
59. Ougeinia oojeinensis Sandan Leguminosae NA 60. Peltophorum pterocarpum Peltophorum Leguminosae NA 61. Phoenix sylvestris Khajur Aracaceae NA 62. Phyllanthus emblica Aonla Phyllanthaceae NA
63. Polyalthia longifolia Ashok Annonaceae NA 64. Pongamia pinnata Kanji Leguminosae NA 65. Prosopis juliflora Kejri Leguminosae NA 66. Psidium guajava Amrood Myrtaceae NA 67. Pterygota alata
Malvaceae NA
68. Spathodea campanulata Spathodia Bignoniaceae NA
69. Strebulus asper Sihor Moraceae NA 70. Syzygium cumini ( Jamun Myrtaceae NA 71. Tamarindus indica Imli Leguminosae NA 72. Tecoma stans Tecoma Bignoniaceae NA 73. Tectona grandis Teak Verbenaceae NA
74. Terminalia arjuna Arjun Combretaceae NA 75. Terminalia bellirica Bahera Combretaceae NA
(Source: Primary Survey conducted by Vardan Team)
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(B) Shrub
S. No. Botanical Name Common Name Family IUCN Status
1. Achyranthes aspera chirchita Amaranthaceae NA
2. Abutilonindicum Kanghi Malvaceae NA
3. Acacia farnesiana Kathneem Leguminoceae NA
4. Aerva javanica gorakhganja Amaranthaceae NA
5. Agave americana Kantala Agavaceae NA
6. Argemone maxicana PeeliKatheli Papaveraceae NA
7. Atylosia scarabaeoides Bankulthia Fabaceae LC
8. Bougainvillea glabra Bouganvillia Nyctaginaceae NA
9. Caesalpinia pulcherrima Krishnachuura Caesalpinaceae NA
10. Calotropis gigantea Arakha Asclepiadaceae NA
11. Cannabissativa Ganja Cannabaceae NA
12. Capparis decidua ker Capparaceae NA
13. Capparis zeylanica hins Caparidaceae NA
14. Carissa spinarum karonda Apocynaceae NA
15. Cassia occidentalis Kasondi Leguminoceae NA
16. Cassia tora Pomvar Leguminosae NA
17. Catharanthus roseus Nayantara Apocynaceae NA
18. Chenopodium spinosum Kantili chaulai Amaranthaceae NA
19. Cordia dichotoma Lasura Boraginaceae NA
20. Datura metel kala dhatura Solanaceae NA
21. Datura stramonium datura Solanaceae NA
22. Echinops echinatus untkatara Asteraceae NA
23. Eranthemum purpurascens vantulsi Acanthaceae NA
24. Euphorbia neriifolia Thor Euphorbiaceae NA
25. Euphorbia tirucalli Saptala Euphorbiaceae CL
26. Flacourtia indica Baincha Salicaceae NA
27. Gardenia resinifera Dikamali,Paprail Rubiaceae NA
28. Hemidesmus indicus. Anatamula Apocynaceae NA
29. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Gurhal Malvaceae NA
30. Hygrophila auriculata talmakhana Acanthaceae NA
31. Indigofera cassioides Girelphool Leguminosae NA
32. Jatropha gossypiifolia Lal Bherenda Euphorbiaccae NA
33. Kingiodendron pinnatum Anajvan Leguminosae NA
34. Lantana camara Raimuniya Verbenaceae NA
35. Milletia elliptica Gaunge Leguminosae NA
36. Mimosa pudica Mimosa Fabaceae NA
37. Murraya koenigii Gandhela Rutaceae NA
38. Parthenium hysterophorus Gajar grass Asteraceae NA
39. Pithecellobium dulce Vilayati Imli Leguminosae NA
40. Rhus parviflora Murti Anacardiaceae NA
41. Ricinus communis Arandi Euphorbiaceae NA
42. Rumex hastatus Khatti buti Polygonaceae NA
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43. Solanum glaucophyllum Bhatkateri Solanaceae NA
44. Syzygium heyneanum Kathjamun Myrtaceae NA
45. Tephrosia purpurea Sarfaunk Papillionaceae NA
46. Thevetia peruviana Kokilphul Apocynaceae NA
47. Tinospora cordifolia Giloy Menispermaceae NA
48. Urena lobata Lapta Malvaceae NA
49. Woodfordia fruticosa dhau Lythraceae NA
50. Xanthium strumarium Bada gokru Asteraceae NA
51. Ziziphus jujuba jharberi Rhamnaceae NA
52. Ziziphus nummularia Ber Rhamnaceae NA
53. Ziziphus oeonoplia Makor Rhamnaceae NA
(Source: Primary Survey conducted by Vardan Team) (C) Herb
S. No. Botanical Name Common Name Family IUCN Status 1. Achyranthes aspera Chirchira Amaranthaceae NA 2. Ageratum conyzoides Visadodi Asteraceae NA 3. Alternanthera sessilis Garundi Amaranthaceae NA 4. Alysicarpus bupleurifolius chipti Leguminosae NA 5. Asparagus racemosus Shatmuli Liliaceae NA 6. Basella rubra Bathua Basellaceae NA 7. Blumea lacera Kukurmuta Asteraceae NA 8. Boerhavia diffusa punarnava Nyctaginaceae NA 9. Bryophyllum pinnatum Pattharchata Crassulaceae NA
10. Celosia argentea murga Amaranthaceae NA 11. Colebrookia bulbifera Kala bans Zingiberaceae NA 12. Colocasia esculenta Arbi Araceae NA 13. Commelina benghalensis Kanchara, Kaua-kaini, Commelinaceae NA 14. Convolvulus arvensis Hiranpag Convolvulaceae NA 15. Crotalaria juncea san Leguminosae NA 16. Desmodium triflorum Desmodium Leguminosae NA 17. Eclipta prostrata Keshute Asteracea NA 18. Elephantopus scaber Mayurchulia Asteraceae NA 19. Euphorbia hirta Baridudhi Euphorbiaceae NA 20. Euphorbia thymifolia chhotidudhi Euphorbiaceae NA 21. Evolvulus nummularius Onkranta Convolvulaceae NA 22. Fumaria indica pitta papda Papaveraceae NA
23. Leucas aspera Gumma buti Lamiaceae NA 24. Merremia emarginata muskani Convolvulaceae NA 25. Ocimum sanctum Tulsi Lamiaceae NA 26. Oxalis corniculata Khatua Oxalidaceae NA 27. Portulaca oleracea Parsley Portulacaceae NA 28. Sida acuta Bariyari Malvaceae NA 29. Sida cordifolia Berela Malvaceae NA 30. Sida rhombifolia vishkhapari Malvaceae NA 31. Solanum nigrum Bhatkadrana Solanaceae NA
32. Solanum xanthocarpum Ringni Solanaceae NA 33. Spermacoce pumila chara mama Rubiaceae NA 34. Tridax procumbens Khal-muriya Asteraceae NA
(Source: Primary Survey conducted by Vardan Team)
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(D) Grasses
S. No. Botanical Name Common Name Family IUCN Status 1. Aristida depressa Safed lappa Poaceae NA 2. Bothriochloa pertusa Choti jurgi Poaceae NA 3. Chloris barbata grass Poaceae NA 4. Chrysopogon fulvus Poaceae NA 5. Cynodon dactylon Doob Poaceae NA 6. Dactyloctenium aegyptium bhond grass Poaceae NA 7. Dendrocalamus strictus bans Poaceae NA 8. Desmostachya bipinnata Daab Poaceae NA 9. Dichanthium annulatum Jurgi Poaceae NA
10. Erianthus munja Poaceae NA 11. Heteropogon contortus Kaala luppa Poaceae NA 12. Miscanthus sinensis Poaceae NA 13. Saccharum bengalense munj Poaceae NA 14. Saccharum munja Munj Poaceae NA 15. Saccharum spontaneum Kaans Poaceae NA 16. Setaria glauca Vindra Poaceae NA
Note:- NA= Not yet assessed, LC= Least Concerned (E) Climber
S. No. Botanical Name Common Name Family IUCN Status 1 Ampelocissus latifolia jangli angur Vitaceae NA 2 Bauhinia vahlii Mahulan Leguminosae NA 3 Cissampelos pareira padh Menispermaceae NA 4 Clematis barbellata Ranunculaceae NA 5 Coccinia grandis Jangli kundru Cucurbitaceae NA 6 Combretum indicum guruvela Combretaceae NA 7 Ichnocarpus frutescens Kaali Dudhdhi Apocynaceae NA 8 Ipomoea carnea beshram Convolvulaceae NA 9 Momordica charantia Kerala Cucurbitaceae NA
10 Pergularia daemia Dheemar bela Apocynaceae NA 11 Pueraria tuberosa saral Leguminosae NA 12 Rhynchosia baukea van urd Leguminosae NA 13 Rhynchosia minima Van mung Leguminosae NA 14 Tylophora indica dambel Apocynaceae NA 15 Vallaris solanacea Sariva Apocynaceae NA 16 Vitis flexuosa Van angur Vitaceae NA
(Source: Primary Survey conducted by Vardan Team)
(F) Parasitic Plants Table-3.23: List of Parasitic Plants
S. No. Botanical Name Common Name Family IUCN Status
1. Cuscuta reflexa Peeli bel Convolvulaceae NA (Source: Primary Survey conducted by Vardan Team)
3.10.8.3 Aquatic flora Wetlands are very useful to us. By producing resources, enabling recreational activities and controlling flood and pollution, they contribute to the national and local economies and environmental consequences. Wetlands provide important and incredible services to society, these services can neither be sold nor do they have the market value and tried to give wetlands an economic value. Total 28 plant species recorded from the existing water bodies within 10 km study area (Table-3.24).
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Table 3.24: Wetland/Marshland Diversity of Study area
S.No. Botanical Name Local Name Family IUCN Status 1. Aeschynomene indica Phulan Leguminosae LC 2. Alternanthera philoxeroides Alligator Weed Amaranthaceae NA 3. Alternanthera sessilis Garundi Amaranthaceae LC 4. Anagallis arvensis Neel Myrsinaceae NA 5. Azolla pinnata Mosquito Fern Salviniaceae LC 6. Ceratophyllum demersum Hornwort Ceratophyllaceae LC 7. Colocasia esculenta Taro Araceae LC 8. Commelina benghalensis Kana Commelinaceae LC 9. Cyperus alternifolius Umbrella Sedge Cyperaceae LC
10. Dryopteris filix-mas Fern Dryopteridaceae NA 11. Dryopteris sieboldii Fern Dryopteridaceae NA 12. Eichhornia crassipes Jal Kumbhi Pontederiaceae NA 13. Grangea maderaspatana Madras Carpet, Mustaru Asteraceae LC 14. Hygrophila ringens --- Acanthaceae NA 15. Ludwigia adscendens Water Primrose Onagraceae NA 16. Melochia corchorifolia Bilpat Sterculiaceae NA 17. Nelumbo nucifera Lotus, Kamal Nelumbonaceae NA 18. Nymphaea pubescens White Lotus Nymphaeaceae LC 19. Oxalis corniculata Amrul Oxalidaceae NA 20. Pilea microphylla Gun Powder Plant Urticaceae NA 21. Polygonum hydropiper Marsh Pepper Knot Weed Polygonaceae LC
22. Portulaca oleracea Little Hog-Weed Portulacaceae NA 23. Ranunculus sceleratus Aglaon Ranunculaceae LC 24. Rumex dentatus Ambavati Polygonaceae NA
(Source: Primary Survey conducted by Vardan Team) Note:-NA= Not yet assessed, LC= Least Concerned
Nilgiri Plantation area Agricultural Land
Banboo Sida acuta
Figure-3.21: Photo Plates for Floral Survey
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3.10.8.4 Phytosociological Survey Phyto-sociological study of any vegetation, whether tree layer, shrub or herbaceous layer, is an important aspect of an ecological study, which deals with social interaction of these plant species among themselves. This study also reflects about the totality of vegetation at any particular site. The interaction of species and its totality always varies with space and time lapse and alteration in factors such as edaphic, climatic and other stresses. The stratified random sampling approach was followed for phytosociological survey in the present study. The phytosociological data from these forests were quantitatively analysed to work out the species richness, diversity, importance value, stand density and the basal area. Phytosociological attributes of plant diversity of proposed sand mining area were analyzed for top, middle and ground cover species composition in core & buffer zone and laid 15 qaudrats within the 10 Km study area. The data is arranged as per their Frequency, Density ha-1., Important Value Index (IVI) and Diversity Index (DI) respectively. Summary of the results is given below: Details of Density (plant / Ha), IVI (Important Value Index) and DI (Shannon Weiner diversity Index) of Top canopy cover of study area during Nov.-2017 are given in Table-3.25. Whereas, density (plant ha-1) ranged between 6.67 to 553.33, IVI (Important Value Index) ranged between 3.89 to 66.71 and DI (Shannon Weiner diversity Index) ranged between 0.06 to 0.33 respectively. Total density was found in top cover i.e. 913.33 plants ha-1 and Diversity index found 3.10 respectively.
Table 3.25: Phytosociological attributes of Top Canopy (Tree) within 10 km study area
S.No. Botanical Name Local Name Family F% Density
/Ha IVI (H) DI
1. Acacia auriculiformis Australian
acacia Leguminosae 6.67 6.67 7.06 0.09
2. Acacia catechu Khair Leguminosae 6.67 6.67 5.15 0.07
3. Acacia nilotica Babool Leguminosae 20.00 20.00 11.68 0.13
4. Accacia lucocephala Kikar Leguminosae 6.67 6.67 4.29 0.06
5. Aegle marmelos Bel Rutaceae 6.67 6.67 5.72 0.08
6. Ailanthus excelsa Arru, Simarubaceae 6.67 6.67 4.29 0.06
7. Azadirachta indica Neem Meliaceae 13.33 40.00 10.27 0.12
8. Bauhinia variegata Kachnar Leguminosae 13.33 6.67 5.93 0.08
9. Bombax ceiba Semul Bombacaceae 20.00 6.67 9.37 0.11
10. Boswellia serrata Salai Burseraceae 13.33 6.67 8.57 0.10
11. Butea Monosperma Dhak Leguminosae 20.00 20.00 11.47 0.12
12. Cassia fistula Amaltas Leguminosae 13.33 13.33 8.34 0.10
13. Cedrus deodara Deodar Pinaceae 6.67 6.67 4.29 0.06
14. Dalbergia sissoo Shisham Leguminosae 6.67 6.67 4.88 0.07
15. Dalbergia paniculata Sheesham Leguminosae 6.67 13.33 5.68 0.08
16. Eucalyptus campanulata Nilgiri Myrtaceae 6.67 20.00 5.01 0.07
17. Ficus racemosa Gular Moraceae 6.67 6.67 5.28 0.07
18. Ficus religiosa Peepal Moraceae 13.33 26.67 8.93 0.10
19. Hamiltonia suaveolens Akashneem Rubiaceae 6.67 6.67 8.43 0.10
20. Helicteres isora Marorphali Malvaceae 6.67 6.67 3.89 0.06
21. Holarrhena pubescens Kura Apocynaceae 13.33 13.33 7.99 0.10
22. Holoptelea integrifolia Papri Ulmaceae 6.67 6.67 28.87 0.23
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23. Lagerstroemia parviflora Sejha Lythraceae 6.67 6.67 4.88 0.07
24. Lannea coromandelica Jhingan Anacardiaceae 13.33 20.00 8.43 0.10
25. Leucaena leucocephala Su-babool Leguminosae 6.67 6.67 6.53 0.08
26. Mallotus philippensis Rohini Euphorbiaceae 13.33 13.33 7.78 0.09
27. Mangifera indica Aam Anacardiaceae 20.00 553.33 66.71 0.33
28. Melia azedarach Bakain Meliaceae 6.67 6.67 4.18 0.06
29. Phoenix sylvestris Khajur Aracaceae 6.67 6.67 5.43 0.07
30. Tamarindus indica Imli Leguminosae 6.67 6.67 6.53 0.08
31. Tectona grandis Teak Verbenaceae 13.33 26.67 9.02 0.11
32. Terminalia arjuna Arjun Combretaceae 6.67 6.67 5.15 0.07
326.67 913.33 300.00 3.10
Total 38 species of shrub and tree were found under the top canopy cover whereas, the
phytosociological parametersare given in Table-3.26. Accordingly, density (plant ha-1) ranged between
13.33 to 466.67, IVI (Important Value Index) ranged between 2.96 to 30.50 and DI (Shannon wiener
diversity Index) ranged between 0.05 to 0.23 respectively. Total density was found in middle cover i.e.
2813.33 plants ha-1 and Diversity index was found to be 3.44 respectively.
Table-3.26: Phytosociological attributes of Middle Canopy (Shrub) within 10 km study area.
S.No. Botanical Name Local Name Family F% Density
/Ha IVI DI
1. Abutilonindicum Kanghi Malvaceae 6.67 53.33 6.86 0.09
2. Acacia pennata Agla Leguminoceae 6.67 40.00 5.56 0.07
3. Achyranthes aspera Chirehitta Amaranthaceae 6.67 53.33 6.86 0.09
4. Adhatoda vasica Bansa Acanthaceae 3.33 40.00 7.20 0.09
5. Amaranthus spinosa Kate Chawli Amaranthaceae 6.67 26.67 4.26 0.06
6. Argemone maxicana PeeliKatheli Papaveraceae 13.33 120.00 11.31 0.12
7. Caesalpinia pulcherrima
Krishnachuura Caesalpinaceae 3.33 13.33 2.96 0.05
8. Calotropis gigantea Arakha Asclepiadaceae 3.33 13.33 2.96 0.05
9. Calotropis procera Aak Verbenaceae 6.67 26.67 4.26 0.06
10. Carissa spinarum karonda Apocynaceae 6.67 53.33 6.86 0.09
11. Cassia occidentalis Kasondi Leguminoceae 6.67 40.00 5.56 0.07
12. Cassia tora Pomvar Leguminosae 13.33 66.67 7.76 0.09
13. Catharanthus roseus Nayantara Apocynaceae 3.33 26.67 5.08 0.07
14. Chenopodium spinosum
Kantili chaulai Amaranthaceae 6.67 40.00 5.56 0.07
15. Cordia dichotoma G.Forst.
Lasura Boraginaceae 3.33 13.33 2.96 0.05
16. Datura metel kala dhatura Solanaceae 10.00 66.67 7.62 0.09
17. Datura stramonium datura Solanaceae 6.67 26.67 4.26 0.06
18. Echinops echinatus untkatara Asteraceae 3.33 13.33 2.96 0.05
19. Eranthemum chelinoides
Tulsi Lamiaceae 40.00 120.00 15.50 0.15
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20. Eranthemum purpurascens
vantulsi Acanthaceae 3.33 13.33 2.96 0.05
21. Jatropha gossypiifolia Lal Bherenda Euphorbiaccae 3.33 13.33 2.96 0.05
22. Lantana camara Raimuniya Verbenaceae 20.00 133.33 12.49 0.13
23. Milletia elliptica Gaunge Leguminosae 3.33 13.33 2.96 0.05
24. Murraya koenigii Gandhela Rutaceae 23.33 200.00 16.47 0.16
25. Parthenium hysterophorus
Gajar grass Asteraceae 26.67 186.67 16.19 0.16
26. Pithecellobium dulce Vilayati Imli Leguminosae 16.67 146.67 13.01 0.14
27. Ricinus communis Arandi Euphorbiaceae 13.33 93.33 9.53 0.11
28. Saccharum spontaneum
Poaceae 30.00 466.67 30.50 0.23
29. Sida acuta -- Malvaceae 6.67 40.00 5.56 0.07
30. Tephrosia purpurea Nili Fabaceae 16.67 146.67 13.01 0.14
31. Tephrosia purpurea Sarfaunk Papillionaceae 10.00 106.67 10.69 0.12
32. Urena lobata Lapta Malvaceae 20.00 146.67 13.23 0.14
33. Vallaris solancea Buddhi Bel Apocynaceae 3.33 26.67 5.08 0.07
34. Woodfordia fruticosa dhau Lythraceae 6.67 26.67 4.26 0.06
35. Xanthium strumarium Bada gokru Asteraceae 6.67 26.67 4.26 0.06
36. Xanthium stumarium Chota Gokhru Asteraceae 10.00 53.33 6.59 0.08
37. Ziziphus jujuba jharberi Rhamnaceae 3.33 13.33 2.96 0.05
38. Ziziphus nummularia Ber Rhamnaceae 20.00 106.67 10.99 0.12
400.00 2813.33 300.00 3.44 Total 54 species of un-established recruits of tree (Regeneragtion), Shrub (Regeneration) and
herbaceous species were found in the ground cover at immediate vicinity area of project site and the
phytosociological parameters are given in Table-3.27.Accordingly, density (plant ha-1) ranged between
333.33 to 25000.00, IVI ranged between 3.82 to 40.92 and DI (Shannon wiener diversity Index) ranged
between 0.03 to 0.21 respectively. Total density was found in ground cover i.e. 175333.33 plants ha-1
and Diversity index was found to be 3.75 respectively.
Table-3.27: Phytosociological attributes of Ground Canopy (Herb) within 10 km study area
S.No. Botanical Name Local Name Family Density/ha IVI DI 1. Achyranthes aspera Chirchira Amaranthaceae 2333.33 4.97 0.07 2. Ageratum conyzoides Visadodi Asteraceae 3333.33 6.52 0.08 3. Alternanthera sessilis Garundi Amaranthaceae 1666.67 3.87 0.06 4. Alysicarpus bupleurifolius chipti Leguminosae 3666.67 6.60 0.08 5. Apluda mutica Banjura grass Poaceae 1666.67 4.14 0.06 6. Argemmone maxicana Satyanashi Papaveraceae 1666.67 4.23 0.06 7. Aristida hystrix Poaceae 1333.33 3.50 0.05 8. Asparagus racemosus Shatmuli Liliaceae 2000.00 4.39 0.06 9. Basella rubra Bathua Basellaceae 2000.00 4.39 0.06
10. Blumea lacera Kukurmuta Asteraceae 2000.00 4.60 0.06 11. Boerhavia diffusa punarnava Nyctaginaceae 333.33 1.56 0.03 12. Bryophyllum pinnatum Pattharchata Crassulaceae 1000.00 2.90 0.04
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13. Bulbostylis barbata Water Grass Cyperaceae 2333.33 4.85 0.07 14. Cassia tora Panwar Caesalpiniaceae 1333.33 3.38 0.05 15. Celosia argentea murga Amaranthaceae 2000.00 4.36 0.06 16. Cenchrus echinatus Sandbur Poaceae 2666.67 6.04 0.08 17. Chinopodium album Bathuwa Amaranthaceae 2000.00 4.36 0.06 18. Chloris barbata Poaceae 5333.33 8.29 0.10 19. Colebrookia bulbifera Kala bans Zingiberaceae 666.67 2.64 0.04 20. Colocasia esculenta Arbi Araceae 333.33 1.56 0.03 21.
Commelina benghalensis Kanchara, Kaua-kaini, Commelinaceae 666.67 2.23 0.04
22. Convolvulus arvensis Hiranpag Convolvulaceae 6666.67 9.86 0.11 23. Crotalaria juncea san Leguminosae 1333.33 3.38 0.05 24. Cymbopogon martini Tikhadi Poaceae 4000.00 7.28 0.09 25. Cynodon dactylon Doob Poaceae 25000.00 25.62 0.21 26. Dactyloctenium aegyptium Crow foot
grass Poaceae
6333.33 9.38 0.11 27. Desmodium triflorum Desmodium Leguminosae 13000.00 16.05 0.16 28. Digitaria ternata Poaceae 2333.33 4.85 0.07 29. Echinochloa colona Jungle Rice Poaceae 1000.00 3.72 0.05 30. Eclipta prostrata Keshute Asteracea 5000.00 8.11 0.10 31. Elephantopus scaber Mayurchulia Asteraceae 666.67 2.23 0.04 32. Eragrostiella bifaria Poaceae 7666.67 10.66 0.12 33. Eragrostis ciliaris Poaceae 16000.00 18.59 0.17 34. Eriophorum Comosum Nakli Bhabbar Cyperaceae 9333.33 12.24 0.13 35. Euphorbia hirta Baridudhi Euphorbiaceae 666.67 2.23 0.04 36. Euphorbia thymifolia chhotidudhi Euphorbiaceae 1333.33 3.38 0.05 37. Evolvulus nummularius Onkranta Convolvulaceae 666.67 2.64 0.04 38. Fumaria indica pitta papda Papaveraceae 2333.33 4.97 0.07 39. Lantana camara Raimuniya Verbenaceae 666.67 2.23 0.04 40. Leucas aspera Gumma buti Lamiaceae 333.33 1.56 0.03 41. Merremia emarginata muskani Convolvulaceae 666.67 2.23 0.04 42. Oxalis corniculata Khatua Oxalidaceae 666.67 2.23 0.04 43. Panicum triphellon Poaceae 1000.00 2.86 0.04 44. Portulaca oleracea Parsley Portulacaceae 3333.33 6.08 0.08 45. Saccharum spontaneum Poaceae 6333.33 9.38 0.11 46. Sida acuta Bariyari Malvaceae 1333.33 3.38 0.05 47. Sida cordifolia Berela Malvaceae 1000.00 2.90 0.04 48. Solanum nigrum Bhatkadrana Solanaceae 333.33 1.56 0.03 49. Solanum xanthocarpum Ringni Solanaceae 2333.33 5.24 0.07 50. Spermacoce pumila chara mama Rubiaceae 666.67 2.23 0.04 51. Trichodesma indicum . Chota Kalpa Boraginaceae 2666.67 5.33 0.07 52. Tridax procumbens Kamarmodi Asteraceae 6000.00 9.06 0.11 53. Xanthium stumarium Chota Gokhru Asteraceae 1333.33 3.50 0.05 54. Zizyphus nummularia Maltha Rhacnaceae 3000.00 5.63 0.07
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. 175333.33 300.0
0 3.75 3.10.8.5 Faunal Diversity The study of fauna takes substantial amount of time to understand the specific faunal characteristic of area. The assessment of fauna has been done by extensive field survey of the area. During survey, the presence of wildlife was also inhabitants depending on animal sightings and the frequency of their visits in the project area which was later confirmed from forest department, Wildlife Department etc. Total 101 faunal species have been encountered in the study area out of which only 9 species have been observed near to core Table-3.28.
Table 3.28: Faunal Diversity from Study Area
Mammals S. No. Scientific Name English Name IUCN Status/WPA 72
Schedule Core Buffer 1 Axis axis Chital Schedule-III
*
2 Boselaphus tragocamelus
Nilgai Schedule-III
*
3 Canis aureus Jackal Schedule-II * * 4 Cervus unicolor Sambar Schedule-III
*
5 Funambulus pennanii Five Striped Palm Squirrel
Schedule-IV * *
6 Herpestes edwerdsii Common Mangoose
Schedule-II * *
7 Hystrix indica Indian Porcupine Schedule-IV
*
8 Lepus nigricollis Indian Hare Schedule-IV
*
9 Maccaca mulata Monkey Schedule-II
*
10 Muntiacus muntjak Barking Deer Schedule-III
*
11 Mus booduga Little Indian field mouse
Schedule-V
*
12 Panthera pardus Leopard Schedule-I
*
13 Rattus rattus Black Rat Schedule-V * * 14 Rousettus leschenaultia Bat Schedule-V
*
15 Semnopithecus entellus Common Langur Schedule-II
*
16 Suncus murinus Chachundar Schedule-IV * * 17 Sus scrofa Wild Boar Schedule-III
*
18 Viverricula indica Indian Civet Schedule-II
*
19 Vulpus bengalensis Fox Schedule-II
*
Amphibians S. No. Scientific Name English Name IUCN
Status/WPA 72 Schedule Core Buffer
1 Bufo stomaticus Marble Toad LC
*
2 Duttaphrynus melanostictus
Common Indian Toad LC * *
3 Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis Indian Skipper Frog Schedule-IV
*
4 Rana hexadactyla Indian pond frog Schedule-IV * *
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Reptiles
S. No. Scientific Name English Name IUCN Status/WPA 72
Schedule Core Buffer 1 Ancistrodon himalayanus Himalayan Pit Viper Schedule-IV
*
2 Bungarus caeruleus Indian Krait Schedule-IV
*
3 Calotes versicolor Common garden lizard NA * * 4 Daboia siamensis Russel Viper Schedule-II
*
5 Hemidactylus flavivridis House gecko NA
*
6 Mabuya carinata Brahminy skink LC * * 7 Naja naja Indian Cobra Schedule-II
*
8 Ptyas mucosa Rat Snake Schedule-IV
*
9 Python molurus Indian Python Schedule-I *
10 Sitana ponticeriana Famn Throated Lizard LC
*
11 Typhlops luzonensis Blind snake Schedule-IV
*
12 Uromastix hardwickii Sanda Schedule-II
*
Aves
S. No. Scientific Name English Name IUCN Status/WPA 72 Schedule Core Buffer
1 Accipiter badius Shikra Schedule-IV
*
2 Acridotheres ginginianus Bank Myna Schedule-IV
*
3 Acridotheres tristis Common Myna Schedule-IV * * 4 Amaurornis phoenicurus White breasted water hen Schedule-IV
*
5 Ardeola grayii Pond heron Schedule-IV
*
6 Bubulcus ibis Cattle Egret Schedule-IV
*
7 Columba livia Rock Pigeon LC * * 8 Coracias benshalensis Indian roller Schedule-IV
*
9 Corvus corax Raven Schedule-IV
*
10 Corvus splendens House Crow Schedule-V * * 11 Dendrocitta vagabunda Tree Pie Schedule-IV
*
12 Dendrocitta vagabunda Rufous Treepie LC
*
13 Dicrirus macrocercus Black Drongo Schedule-IV * * 14 Egretta garzetta Little Egret Schedule-IV
*
15 Eudynamys scolopacea Asian Koel Schedule-IV
*
16 Francolinus pondicerianus Gery francolin LC
*
17 Gallus sallus Red Jungle Fowl Schedule-IV
*
18 Halcyon smyrnensis WhiteBreasted Kingfisher Schedule-IV
*
19 Himantopus himantopus Stilt LC * * 20 Microcarbo niger Little cormorant Schedule-IV
*
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21 Ocyceros birostris Grey Hornbill Schedule-IV
*
22 Passer domesticus House Sparrow Schedule-IV
*
23 Pavo cristatus Indian Peafowl Schedule-I
*
24 Psittacula krameri Rose Ringed Parakeet Schedule-IV
*
25 Pycnonotus cafer Red Vented Bulbul Schedule-IV
*
26 Saxicola caprata Pied Bush Chat Schedule-IV
*
27 Saxicoloides fulicata Indian Robin Schedule-IV
*
28 Srniculus lugubris Drongo Cuckoo Schedule-IV
*
29 Turdoides caudatus Common Babbler Schedule-IV
*
30 Turoides striatus Jungle babbler Schedule-IV * * 31 Vanellus indicus Red wattled lapwing Schedule-IV
*
Pisces
S. No.
Scientific Name English Name IUCN Status/WPA 72 Schedule Core Buffer
1 Aspidoparia morar Chelluah LC
*
2 Barilius barna Barna Baril LC
*
3 Catla catla Katla LC
*
4 Chagunius chagunio Chaguni LC
*
5 Channa maruliuss Great Snakehead LC
* 6 Cirrhinus reba Reba Carp LC
*
7 Clarias batrachus Singi LC
*
8 Cyprinus carpio Common Carp LC
*
9 Gonialosa manmina Ganges River Gizzard Shad LC
*
10 Labeo bata Bata LC
*
11 Labeo boga Boga Bata LC
*
12 Labeo calbasu Calbasu LC
*
13 Labeo dyocheilus Kali, Boalla LC
*
14 Labeo gonius Kuri, Khursa LC
*
15 Labeo rohita Rohu LC
*
16 Mystus cavasius Cat fish LC
*
17 Notopterus notopterus Bronze Feather Back LC
*
18 Puntius chola Swamp Barb LC
*
19 Tenualosa ilisha Hilsa LC
*
Butterflies
S. No.
ScientificName English Name IUCN Status/WPA 72 Schedule Core Buffer
1 Cyrestis thyodamas Common map NA * * 2 Danaus genutia Stripped Tiger NA
*
3 Euploea core Common crow LC
*
4 Eurema hecabe Common Grass NA * *
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Yellow 5 Hypolimanas misippus Danaid Egg Fly NA
*
6 Ixias marianne White orange tip NA * * 7 Mycalesis perseus Common Bush Brown NA
*
8 Papilio demoleus Lime butterfly NA
* 9 Papilio polytes Common mormon NA
*
(Source: Primary Survey conducted by Vardan Team) Note: NA= Not yet assessed, LC= Least Concerned, * Presence of species 3.10.8.6 Agricultural Crops Agriculture is the primary sector of the Haryana State economy and the majority of the population is directly or indirectly dependent on agriculture and its allied activities. The climatic conditions of a region affect the agricultural cropping pattern of different areas. Thus, it produces different crops. Amongst a host of climatic factors, i.e. rainfall, temperature, humidity, wind velocity and duration of sunshine, etc. affects the cropping pattern in a significant way. Annual rainfall and its distribution over the entire year and the regimes of the diurnal and annual temperatures are by far, the prominent factors affecting agriculture and the life style of the people (Table-3.29).
Table: 3.29: Cropping pattern of Study area, Panchkula
S.No. Crop Variety
S.No. Botanical Name Trade Name Family
I Vegetable 1 Abelmoschus esculentus Bhindi Malvaceae 2 Cucurbita pepo Kaddu Cucurbitaceae 3 Momordica charantia Karela Cucurbitaceae 4 Capsicum annuum Mirchi Solanaceae 5 Solanum melongena Brinjal Solanaceae 6 Solanum tuberosum Potato Solanaceae 7 Lycopersicon lycopersicum Tomato Solanaceae
II Cereals 1 Oryza sativa Rice Poaceae 2 Triticum aestivum Wheat Poaceae 3 Zea mays Maize Poaceae
III Fruits 1 Psidium gujava Guava Myrtaceae 2 Musa paradisiacal Banana Musaceae 3 Carica papaya Papaya Caricaceae 4 Mangifera indica Mango Anacardiaceae
IV Spices 1 Allium sativum Garlic Amaryllidaceae 2 Zingiber officinale Adrak Zingiberaceae
(Source: Primary Survey conducted by Vardan Team)
3.10.8.7 Social/Agro-Forestry In India, natural forests are being conserved primarily for the environmental benefits. Serious efforts are also being done to plant large number of trees outside forest under social forestry programs to increase the tree cover and fulfill demand of various forests produce required by the people and forest based industries. Agricultural fields are one of the potential areas, where large scale planting of trees can be taken up along with the agricultural crops. Agro-forestry models adopted by the farmers in Haryana state are highly lucrative, therefore, attracting farmers in a big way.
Table 3.30: Social forestry Species of the Study Area (Buffer Zone)
S.No. Botanical Name Trade name Family 1. Ailanthus excelsa Mahaneem Simarubaceae
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2. Albizia lebbeck Siris Leguminosae 3. Alstonia scholaris Saptparni Apocynaceae 4. Azadirachta indica Neem Meliaceae 5. Bauhinia variegata Kachnar Leguminosae 6. Bombax ceiba Semal Malvaceae 7. Cedrus deodara Deodar pinaceae 8. Ceiba pentandra Kapok Malvaceae 9. Dalbergia sissoo Shisham Leguminosae 10. Delonix regia Gulmoher Leguminosae 11. Dendrocalamus strictus Bans Poaceae 12. Eucalyptus campanulata Nilgiri Myrtaceae 13. Ficus benghalensis Bad Moraceae 14. ficus religiosa Pipal Moraceae 15. Hamiltonia suaveolens Akashneem Rubiaceae 16. Leucaena leucocephala Subabul Leguminosae 17. Neolamarckia cadamba Kadam Rubiaceae 18. Peltophorum pterocarpum Peltaforum Leguminosae 19. Phoenix sylvestris Khajur Aracaceae 20. Pongamia pinnata Karanj Leguminosae 21. Populus deltoides Poplar Salicaceae 22. Senna siamea Leguminosae 23. Spathodea campanulata Spathodia Bignoniaceae 24. Tecoma stans Tecoma Bignoniaceae 25. Tectona grandis Teak Verbinaceae 26. Terminalia arjuna Arjun Combretaceae 27. Terminalia bellirica Bahera Combretaceae 3.10.9 ENDANGERED FLORA No endangered and endemic flora was recorded from core and buffer zone of the project area. 3.10.10 Endangered Fauna 94 species of vertebrates could be seen in the vicinity of the proposed project. Endangered species present within the study area are listed in Table 3.33. It was observed that out of 99 species only 3 are listed in the Schedule I under Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 and Near Threatened, Vulnerable, Endangered & Critically Endangered categories of IUCN 3.1.
Table 3.31: Endangered Species along pipeline and its buffer zone
S.No. Species Class Schedule 1. Python molurus Reptile Schedule-I 2. Pavo cristatus Aves Schedule-I 3. Panthera pardus Mammals Schedule-I
(Source: Primary survey conducted by Vardan team)
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Cattle Egret Common Shelduck
Milvus migram Red wattled lapwing
Figure-3.22: PHOTO PLATES FOR FAUNAL SURVEY
3.10.11 Location of National Park & Sanctuary The nearest Protected area from project boundary is Khol Hi Raitan WLS (1.9 KM, N direction). As per the ESZ rules restricted area for mining activity is 1000 m from outside the notified ESZ Boundary. Project site is around 1.5 km away from the ESZ boundary Figure.
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3.10.12 CONCLUSION Baseline study for the biological environment was conducted to assess the existing condition of the 10 km study area of the proposed sand mining project. There are 80 species of tree, 55 species of shrubs, 34 species of herbs, 16 species of climbers, 16 species grasses and one species of parasitic plant have been recorded from the terrestrial habitats and 28 species of aquatic plants have been found. Total 16 different varieties of crops have been documented from the study area. In the faunal diversity of study area total 101 species has been recorded out of which 20 mammals, 17 herpatofauna, 32 aves, 23 fish species and 09 species of butterflies were recorded. There are no any threatened plant species has been recorded. Khol hi raitan wildlife sanctuary near about 1.9 km (crow fly distance) was found. In the faunal study total three animals species were found in which are under schedule-I (as per WPA 1972). Hence, the wildlife conservation plan of Rs. 15.00* has been given.
Field investigation & Ecology & Biodiversity documentation work
Khol Hi Raitan Wildlife area visited for documentation of flora & fauna
View of Khol Hi Raitan Sever sign of erosion seen and stunted vegetation on slope
Figure 3.24: Photo plates for local details of study area *Note: - Three Schedule – I species i.e. Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus), Python (Python molurus) and Leopard (Panthera pardus) have been reported in the buffer zone during the primary survey. Three Schedule – I species i.e. Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus), Phyton (Python molurus) and Leopard (Panthera pardus (Leopard) has been approved from the Office of PPCF cum wildlife warden Panchkula, Haryana vide letter no. 1912 dated 30th August 2018. Conservation plan of Schedule – I specie of Pangolin (Manis crassicuda) has been sent via email to “The Divisional Forest Office, Panchkula, Haryana on dated 19.11.2018.
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3.11SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT Any developmental activity exerts a direct impact on the socio-economic environment of the region. Usually, the beneficial impacts such as better job opportunities, improved education, communication, energy, housing, health, transportation facilities etc. outweighs the adverse impacts, if any. The study of socio-economic component of environment is incorporating various facets, viz. demographic structure, availability of basic amenities such as housing, education, health and medical services, occupation, water supply, sanitation, communication and power supply, prevailing diseases in the region as well as features such as places of tourist attraction and monuments of archaeologicalimportance. The study of these parameters helps in identifying predicting and evaluating the likely impacts due to project activity in the surrounding region. The project is proposed for production capacity of Boulder gravel and sand is 19,00,000 TPA. The lease area lies on riverbed of Dudhgarh in District- Panchkula (Haryana). Total M.L. area is 45.00 ha. which is non- forest land. This mining project falls under Category “A” Project or activity 1(a) due to Khol Hai Raitan Wildlife Sanctuary lies at the distance of 1.98 Km in N direction, hence, it attracts the general condition of EIA notification 2006. The Baseline data such as demographic pattern, occupational status, educational, health and other amenities as existing in the study area have been studied.
Baseline Status
The latest available data has been complied to generate the existing socio-economic scenario of the study area. Information on socio-economic profile was collected from the Primary Census Abstract CD 2011 including the population details of the region. Brief Profile of the District Panchkula district was formed as the 17th district of Haryana state in India on 15 August 1995. It comprises two sub divisions and two tehsils: Panchkula and Kalka. It has 264 villages out of which twelve are un-inhabited and ten wholly merged with towns or treated as census towns according to the 1991 census. There are five towns in the district: Barwala, Kalka, Panchkula, Pinjore and Raipur Rani. The total population of the district is 319,398 out of which 173,557 are males and 145,841 are females. As of the 2011 Census of India, it was the least populous district of Haryana out of 21. Panchkula city is the headquarters of this district. Demographic Profile of the District According to the 2011 census Panchkula district had a population of 558,890. The district has a population density of 622 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,610/sq mi). Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 19.32%. Panchkula has a sex ratio of 870 females for every 1,000 males, and a literacy rate of 83.4%. Punjabi and Hindi are the dominant languages of Panchkula District. The Socio-Economic Status of the study areas is mentioned below and the villages surveyed are enlisted in Table .32.
Village The basic unit for rural areas is the revenue village which has definite surveyed boundaries. The revenue village may comprise of one or more hamlets but the entire village is treated as one unit for presentation of data. Study Area The study area was defined as an area within 10 km radius around the proposed mining project site covers 69 villages of Barwala, Morni and Raipur Rani Tehsil of Panchkula District, Haryana and Pacchad Tehsil of Sirmaur District of Himachal Pradesh State.The demographic profile of the study area are given below:
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Demographic Structure Demographic structure of the study area was estimated for the selected parameters as households, population, sex ratio, scheduled caste, scheduled tribes, literacy from primary census abstract, CD 2011. The summarized demographic structure of the study area is presented in Table 3.35, while the villagewise demographic pattern is shown in Table 3.36. Demographic Profile of Villages
Total number of households are about 16806
Total population of villages under the study area is 93064 out of which having males are 50634(54.39%) and females are 42460 (45.60%)
The average family size is about 5.3 persons per family
Sex ratio (No. of females per 1000 males) is 838 which indicates that females are less in number than their male counterpart in the study area
Out of the total population, the population of children within the age of 0-6 age-group is about 11385 (12.22%)
Child Sex ratio is 848 i.e. no. of female child per 1000 male child.
Scheduled caste population is 14233 (15.28%) and Scheduled tribe population is 83 i.e. 0.08% of the total population
Out of the total population in the region 62363 i.e. 66.98% are literates. It can be inferred from the data that the study area is on an average and the density of population is very high. There is a huge difference on the male-female population and also the adult female ratio is low as compared to the female child ratio. The female literacy rate is very poor may be due to lack of awareness among the villagers to promote education. Maximum population belongs to the other caste category. In the study area scheduled tribe population can be seen on in the villages coming in Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh. Occupational Pattern/ Economic Resource Base ‘Work’ has been defined as participation in any economically productive activity. Such participation may be physical or mental. Persons on leave and under training are also treated as workers. However, rent receivers and pensioners are not treated as workers. Total Workers Occupational pattern of the villages within 10 km is presented in Table 3.40. Occupational pattern of any region mainly depends upon its economically active group i.e. the working populations involved in different economically productive activities. The total workers further categorized as main worker, marginal and the non-working population. The workers coming under the main and marginal workers category are cultivators, agricultural labors and those engaged in live stock, forestry, fishing, hunting, and plantations, orchards and allied activities, mining and quarrying, manufacturing, processing, servicing and repairs in household industry, construction trade and commerce, transport, storage & communication, and other services. Different types of workers in total worker population may be classified as - Main Workers Main workers are those who have worked for a major part of the year (i.e. at least six months or 183 days). Main activity of a person who was engaged in more than one activity was reckoned in terms of time disposition. 28354 i.e 30.45 % of the total population comes under the main workers category. Main workers are further classified into 4 categories viz., cultivators, agricultural laborers and household workers and other main workers.
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Cultivators For purposes of the Census a person is classified as cultivator if he or she is engaged in cultivation on land owned or held from government or held from private persons or for payment in money, kind or share. The person who is engaged either as employer, single worker or family worker in cultivation of land is recognized as a cultivator. Cultivation involves ploughing, sowing, harvesting and production of cereals and millet crops such as wheat, paddy, jowar, bajra, ragi, etc., and other crops such as sugarcane, tobacco, ground-nuts, tapioca, etc., and pulses, raw jute and kindred fiber crop, cotton, cinchona and other medicinal plants, fruit growing, vegetable growing or keeping orchards or groves, etc. Cultivation does not include the following plantation crops–tea, coffee, rubber, coconut and betel-nuts (areca). Maximum populations in the study area are engaged as Cultivators’i.e depended on agriculture. The cultivator population within the study area is 9181(32.37%). Agricultural Laborers Persons working on land owned by others for wages or share in the yield have been treated as agricultural laborers. Out of the total main worker category agricultural laborers population is about 3220 i.e 11.35%. Laborers in Household Industry The laborers engaged in household activity are quite low in all the study area. Among the total main workers 651 workers are engaged in Household activity. Other Workers All main workers i.e. those who have been engaged in some economic activity during the last one year and who are neither cultivators nor agricultural laborers or household industry workers are classified as other main workers. The type of workers that come under this category includes factory workers, plantation workers, those in trade, commerce, business, transport, construction, political or social works, all government servants, municipal employees, teachers, priests, entertainers, artists etc. The other worker category includes 15302 workers i.e 53.96% Marginal Workers Marginal workers are those who have worked any time in the year for less than six months or 183 days but have not worked for a major part of the year. The population of marginal workers within the 10 km from the mine site comprises of about 10072 i.e. 10.81% of the total population. Non-Workers Non-Workers are those who have not worked any time at all in the year. Non-workers constitute householders, students, dependents, retired persons etc. The economy of the study area is primarily based on agriculture. The agriculture sector has thus absorbed a major portion of the working force.The categories of main workers, marginal workers &non-workers are complementary to each other. Therefore, in areas where the proportion of main workers & marginal workers are high, the proportion of non-workers would be naturally low. At present main workers category outweighs the marginal and non-workers in the study area. The proportion of female main worker population is high as compared to their male worker counterpart because in general rural areas offer more opportunities for men & women to work in agriculture & animal husbandry etc. In view of the labor-intensive nature of agricultural economy, a large number of women are required to participate in work especially during the peak seasons of agricultural operations like sowing & harvesting which are to be carried out in a short span of time covering large areas in each village. The non-worker population includes 54668 (58.72%) population of the total population of the study area.
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Infrastructure Resource Base The details of infrastructure resources base of the study area with reference to education, medical facility, water supply, post and telegraph, transportation, communication facility, power supply, existence of nearest town etc. are presented in Table 3.38. The significant features of these important parameters for each study area are discussed as below: Educational Facility
The numbers of educational institution in the study area are primary schools (82), middle school (40), and Secondary schools (17) and 10 senior secondary school in the villages of study area. In some villages it is extended to high schools. For further studies people have to avail the facility from the nearest town i.e. Barwala and Panchkula.
Drinking Water Facility The numbers of major sources of drinking water in the study area is through the Hand Pump (12), treated tap water (65) untreated tap water (4), covered wells in 5 villages. Medical Facility Medical institutions in rural parts of the region are inadequate, as per the data recorded in the village amenities CD in the 10 kms radius of the project site there is Primary health Centre in 3 villages (Nanakpur of Pinjore Tehsil, Jagneshu village and Baddi Sitalpur of Nalgarh tehsil of Solan District), Primary health sub-centre in 11 villages, Maternal and Child Welfare centre in only 2 villages and Dispensary in 8 villages. People generally prefer private hospital for treatment because of the inadequate and poor facilities at government hospitals. Sanitation & Drainage Facility Sanitation facility is poor in the villages of the study area. Villages only have the open drainage system available in 94 villages and covered drainage system only in 5 villages. Communication Facility Communication facility is available in the form of Post office is available in 10 villages and Mobile connections are available in 38 villages. Transportation Facilty The main mode of transportation is by public bus available in villages of the study area in about 47 villages while Railway Station is in only 1 village i.e Surajpur of Pinjore tehsil of Panchkula District. Approach Road Pucca roads are available in 45 villages while Kuccha road is available in 30 villages. This shows that the approach roads are available in all the villages which makes easier to travel to long distances. Power Supply Electricity is available for domestic and agriculture purpose is available in 71 villages of the study area and is available for 24 hours a day. Economic Resource Base Minerals and Mining: Minerals and Mining: The part of Outer Himalayas confined to a narrow belt along northern boundary of the State in the districts of Panchkula, Ambala and Yamunanagar contains traces of placer gold, deposits of cementand chemical grade limestone, shale, building material and clay minerals. Sand, bajri, pebbles, gravel and boulders are found in the river beds of the Jhajjara, the Kushalya and the Ghaggar. Gravels and boulders are normally used after crushing into different sizes.
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Cultural and Aesthetic Attributes
As such no culturally and aesthetically important places are located within the seven study areas.
Health Status Health of the people is not only a desirable goal, but it is also an essential investment in human resources. As per the National Health Policy (1983), Primary Health Care has been accepted as main instrument for achieving this goal of development and strengthening rural health infrastructure through a three-tier system, viz., Primary Health Center (PHCs), Primary Health Subcentres (PHS) and Community Health Centers have been established to provide heath care facility not only to the resident population of the concerned villages but also to the neighboring villages. Primary Health Centers PHC is the first contact point between village community and the Medical Officer. The PHCs were envisaged to provide an integrated curative and preventive health care to the rural population with emphasis on preventive and promotive aspects of health care. Primary Health Sub-Centers Sub-Centers are assigned tasks relating to interpersonal communication in order to bring about behavioral change and provide services in relation to maternal and child health, family welfare, nutrition, immunization, diarrhea control and control of communicable diseases programs. Community Health Centre Community Health Centre (CHCs) are being established and maintained by the State Government under MNP/BMS program. As per minimum norms, a CHC is required to be manned by four medical specialists i.e. Surgeon, Physician, Gynecologist and Pediatrician supported by 21 paramedical and other staff.
Lack of building, shortage of manpower and inadequate provision of drug supplies are hampering the operation of these units. The standards to be met according to National Rural Health Care System are given below:
Population Medical Facility & Infrastructure Personnel
3000-5000
1 Sub centre (Contact Unit of PHC and Community)
1 Health Worker (Female)/ Auxiliary Nurse Midwives & 1
Health Worker (Male)
20,000-30,000 1 PHC (Unit of 6 Sub-Centers)- 6 beds Medical officers & 14 Paramedical Staff
80,000-1,20,000
Community Health Centre (Referral Unit-4 PHCs)- 30 Bedded Hospital
Medical superintendent
Source: National Rural Health Care System in India (2005-12)
During the study it was revealed that within the study area of 10 km radius there is Primary health Centre in 3 villages (Nanakpur of Pinjore Tehsil, Jagneshu village and Baddi Sitalpur of Nalgarh tehsil of Solan District), Primary health sub-centre in 11 villages, Maternal and Child Welfare centre in 2 villages and Dispensary in 8 villages. People generally prefer private hospital for treatment because of the inadequate and poor facilities at government hospitals.
It is attributed from the data that different health problems are reported which could be attributed to improper sanitation, lack of health awareness among the people and lack of health related infrastructure facilities. 3.11.1 Socio-economic Survey
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In order to access and evaluate likely impacts arising out of any development projects on socio economic environment, it is necessary to gauge the apprehensions of the people in the study areas. Methodology applied for selection of sample & data collection The methodology which is applied for primary source of data collection i.e. gathering data through field survey for socio-economic environment is depicted below: 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, 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. Data Collection Method Certain methods are used for the process of data collection through primary source which are: a) Field Survey and Observations Field survey and observations is made at each sampling village and the socioeconomic status 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. b) Interview Method Structured interview method is used to collect data regarding the awareness and opinion from the samples selected of the various socio- economic sections of the community. Structured interviews involved 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, water supply, sanitation, health, energy, transportation and communication, education, environment and pollution to assess the standard of living of that particular region and general awareness, opinion and expectation of the respondents about the proposed project. Interview method helps to collect more correct and accurate information as the interviewer is present during the field survey.Socio-economic survey was conducted in the villages within the study areas located in all directions with reference to the clusters. 6 villages were surveyed from study area.The respondents were asked for their awareness / opinion about the existing sand mining and also of their opinion about the impacts of the sand mining which are an important aspect of socio-economic environment, viz. job opportunities, education, health care, housing, transportation facility and economic status.The salient observations recorded during socio economic survey in the study areas are depicted below:
Livelihood of the villagers is primarily based on agriculture sector. Majority of main workforce are engaged either in cultivation in own land & or in laboring activities in other agricultural land owners.
Majority of workers are practicing farming activities without any irrigation source, it means that area under irrigation is very low and maximum area is covered by unirrigated land.
Most of the villages have Primary School (PS), Middle School (MS) and Secondary school while very few have senior secondary schools. Further education villagers go to the town places Kalka and Solan.
The main source of drinking water supply is through Tap water both untreated and treated tap water. But majority of respondents expressed unsatisfactory opinion regarding the availability of drinking water facility. The villages are deprived of treated water facility. Scarcity of drinking water is a major problem in the surveyed villages.
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There is Primary Health Centre in Baddi sitalpur village among the surveyed villages. ANM (Auxiliary Nurse Midwife) frequently visits all the villages and regular vaccination and health checkup camps are organized by the health centre.
Two wheelers, auto rickshaws & bus facility are the main mode of transportation used by natives in the study area
Power supply is available in mostly all the sampling villages. Street lights are also available in all villages Power supply is available for 24 hours a day for domestic purpose.
• Around 90 workers will be employed directly and 400 indirectly in the proposed project. Transportation is required. Hence jobs and business opportunities in logistical activities will come about due to the project activity.
Table 3.32: List of the Villages Surveyed during the Study
Source: SOI Toposheet and Field Survey
Table 3.33: Summarized Demographic Structure of the Study Area
S.No. Parameter Study Area
1. No. of States 2
2. No. of District 2
3. No. of Tehsils 3
4. No. of Villages 69
5. Households 16806
6. Household Ratio 5.3
7. Total Population 93064
8. Male Population 50634 (54.39)
9. Female Population 42460 (45.60)
10. Population (0-6 Years.)% 11385 (12.22)
11. Sex Ratio 838
12. Child Sex Ratio 848
13. Scheduled Caste % 14233 (15.28)
14. Scheduled Tribe % 83 (0.08)
15. Literates % 62363 (66.98)
16. Main Workers % 28354 (30.45)
17. Marginal Workers % 10072 (10.81)
18. Non-Workers % 54668 (58.72)
Source: Primary Census Abstract-CD; 2011, Haryana & Uttar Pradesh State
Table 3.34: Demographic Structure of the Study Area
S. No. Villages
1. 1. Rattewali
2. 2. Khet Parali
3. 3. Tibbi
4. 4. Taparian
5. 5. Kherwali
Palwala
6. 6. Bhud
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S.No Name of District
Name of Tehsil
Numbers of Villages
Household Total Populati-
on
Population 0-6
Yr
Scheduled Caste
Literates
1 Panchkula Barwala 47 12006 66621 8032 10110 46163
Morni 9 2978 16128 1926 1987 10247
Raipur Rani 7 1618 9276 1284 1668 5203
2 Sirmaur Pachhad 6 204 1069 143 468 750
Grand Total 69 16806 93094 11385 14233 62363
Source: PCA Census 2011, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh State
Figure-3.25: Demographic Structure of the Study Area
Table3.35: Occupational Structure of the Study Area
S.No Name of District
Name of Tehsil
Vill. Cultivator Agricultu-ral
Laborers
Household Laborers
Other Worker
Total Main
Worker
Marginal worker
Non-Worker
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1 Panchkula
Barwala 47 5454 2278 420 12520 20672 5103 40846
Morni 9 2266 539 52 1554 4211 3979 7938
Raipur Rani 7 1125 591 170 1087 2973 740 5563
2 Sirmaur Pachhad 6 336 12 9 141 448 250 321
Grand Total 69 9181 32220 651 15302 28354 10072 54668
Figure-3.26: Livelihood sectors in 10 km study Area
3.12 SUMMARY The generation of primary data as well as collection of secondary information from the site and surrounding were carried out during Post Monsoon Season i.e.Otoberto December2017. The EIA study is being done for the Mine Lease (core zone) and area within 10 Km distance from mine lease boundary (buffer zone), both of which composed the study area. The mine lease area exhibits plain to undulated topography. The general slope of the land surface is From N to S and elevation of the miningarea varies between 356.00 - 360.40 m amsl. The project site falls under seismic zone IV which is having high damage risk (MSK VIII). Many part of the state of Haryana are prone to flooding. In flood manual of Haryana, there are 102 vulnerable points in Haryana which need special attention during monsoon. Meteorological station was set-up at site to record surface meteorological parameter during monsson period. Ambient Air Quality Monitoring reveals that the minimum and maximum
concentrations of PM10 for all the 7 AAQM stations were found to be 60.2g/m3 and 103.8
g/m3respectively, PM2.5 were found to be 26.5.2g/m3 and 64.1g/m3 respectively, for SO2 it is found to be 4.3 µg/m3 and 13.2 µg/m3 respectively. The minimum and maximum concentrations of
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NO2 were found to be 12.7g/m3 and 38.6g/m3 respectively. The range of free Silica was found to be from 2.6% to 3.4%. Ambient noise levels were measured at 7 locations around the proposed project site. Minimum and maximum noise levels recorded during the day time were from 51.32 Leq dB to 63.56 Leq dB respectively and level of noise during night time were from 42.66 Leq dB to 56.32 Leq dB respectively. Thus, noise levels at all locations were observed to be within the prescribed limits. Analysis results of ground water reveal that pH varies from 7.86 to 8.20, Total Hardness varies from 168.30 to 289.80 mg/Land Total Dissolved Solids varies from 307 to 521 mg/L. The Analysis results of surface water reveal that pH varies from 7.42 to 7.86, Total Hardness varies from 184.56 to 220.45 mg/L, Total Dissolved Solids varies from 258 to 306 mg/L. The LOS value from the proposed mining will be change i.e. LOS value for Nh-73-1 will remain same ‘excellent’ and SH-1will change from ‘excellent’ to ‘very Good’. Consequently, the additional load on is not likely to have major affect. Random soil samples were collected up to depth of 15 cm and homogenized samples were then sent to the laboratory for analysis. The analysis results show that soil is basic in nature as pH value ranges from 7.32 to 7.82with organic matter 0.68% to 0.75 %. The concentration of Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium has been found to be in good amount in the soil samples. Soil texture is Clay to Sandy. The implementation of this mining project will generate both direct and indirect employment. The Panchkula district in which the mine contract area falls which is an agriculture area. All the basic facilities like road and rail network, medical facilities, post office, telegraph, market, drinking water facilities and education facilities are available. The project will also provide impetus to industrialization and mining would be boon for the district as it will not only result in employment opportunity but also provide basic raw material for infrastructure development. 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 of the area will change. It was found that most of the parameters were within the limits as per the Indian Standards. In general, there is no major threat to the quality of existing environment.Hence it can be concluded that the current environment status is good enough for the project activity. Adoption of adequate pollution control measures will protect the surrounding environment.
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CHAPTER-4
ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND ITS MITIGATION MEASURES
4.0 INTRODUCTION The environmental parameters likely to be affected by mining are related to many factors, i.e. physical, social, economic, agriculture and aesthetic value. Opencast mining involves drilling, blasting, loading and transport of overburden and ore. The excavated mineral will be transported via trucks to outside. The operations may disturb the environment of the area in various ways, such as removal of mass, change of landscape, flora and fauna of the area, surface drainage, and change in air, water and soil quality. While for the purpose of development and economic upliftment of people, there is need for establishment of mining industries, but these should be environment friendly. Therefore, it is essential to assess the impacts of mining on different environmental parameters, before starting the mining operations, so that abatement measures could be planned in advance for eco-friendly mining in the area. 4.1 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT The environment and development should be considered as mutually complementary, interdependent, and an instrument of reinforcing the quality of life. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is the important aspect of overall environmental management strategy and an important tool for sustainable development. It identifies major impacts of mining and associated activities on the environment and provides guideline to prepare the necessary control measure termed as Environmental Management Plan (EMP). Alteration or modification of the above attributes may cause hazardous impact on ecological equilibrium of the site. Besides this there will be some other reasons which will affect the environment viz. traffic network rout, and other vehicular movements, impacts on flora and fauna of that area, surface drainage, and change in air, water and soil quality. While for purpose of development and economic up-liftment of people, there is need for establishment of industries and mining, but these have to be environmental friendly. Therefore, it is essential to assess the impacts of mining on different environmental parameters, before starting the mining operations, so that abatement measures could be planned in advance for eco-friendly mining in the area. The increasing awareness among the people about ecological imbalance and environmental degradation has raised many apprehensions. The impacts on different environmental parameters due to this mining project are discussed below. 4.1.1CONSTRUCTION PHASE This is a Boulder gravel and sand mining project in riverbed. There will be no impacts as no construction stage is envisaged in this project. 4.1.2 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, the 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:
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Air Environment,
Noise and Vibration Environment,
Water Environment,
Land use
Soil Environment
Hydrology
Geology
Biological Environment,
Socio-economic status of the area,
Solid Waste/overburden 4.2 PREDICTION OF IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES The area pollution is in the form of dust, fumes and gases generated by mining machineries and during different mining operations. The dust once allowed mixing into atmosphere that cannot be controlled hence, it is desirable not to allow them to be formed and suppressed at the generating source. 4.3 AIR QUALITY MODELING 4.3.1 A) 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 and Line or Volume sources simultaneously and their resultant incremental concentration of the pollutant can be predicted. 24.3.1.1 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.
4.3.2 Model Setup 4.3.2.1 Emission of PM10 The major sources of PM10 emission in case of boulder gravel and sand mining project are the loading activity at mine site (loading of material over trucks / trucks 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.
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4.3.2.2 Loading of Material The excavated materials will be loaded on dumpers using excavators. The PM10 emission rate due to loading activity is calculated using below equation.
E = k X 0.0016 X
U
2.2
1.3
M
2
1.4 (USEPA’s 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 4.3.2.3 Emission of PM10 due to Transportation The hauling of minerals 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 (25 tonne capacity each) will make 284 trips for transporting the minerals. The following empirical expressions are 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).
𝐸 = 𝑘 𝑠
12 𝑎 𝑊
3 𝑏
+ 𝐶 --- 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, 0.00047 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. 4.3.2.4 Emission of CO from Vehicles The excavated minerals will be transported outside the mining area for end use. Each hour maximum 54 trucks 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. 4.3.2.5 Summary of calculated Emission Rates
Table 4.1: Emissions Rates for PM10
S. No. Activities Scenario Units Emission Rates
1. Loadingof Material Worst Case – No Control g/s 0.0143
2. Transportation on Haul Road Worst Case – No mitigation
measures g/mile 499.3035
3. Transportation on Haul Road With mitigation measures g/mile 124.8258
Table 4.2 -Emissions Rates for PM2.5
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S. No. Activities Scenario Units Emission Rates
1. Loading of Material Worst Case – No Control g/s 0.0005305
2. Transportation on Haul Road Worst Case – No mitigation
measures g/mile 49.930355
3. Transportation on Haul Road With mitigation measures g/mile 12.4825
4.3.3 Meteorological Data The meteorology of the project area plays very important role in dispersion of pollutants and built up of pollution within the atmosphere. In the present study, one season (October–December) 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. Attriet al., 2008).Wind rose diagram of one season meteorological data used for modelling is shown given in Chapter-3. 4.3.4Modeling Methodology ISCST3 model was used to predict the GLC of PM10 and PM2.5 due to loading activity at mine site,
whereas, CALINE4 Model was used for modelling the emission from transportation of mineral on
unpaved haul roads/connecting roads.
4.3.4.1 ISCST3 Model Input Parameters Point sources resembling loading activity at six locations in mine site were setup in the ISCST3 model.
Point receptors resembling baseline monitoring stations and polar grid receptors were setup in 10km
radius for prediction of incremental concentrations. The model was run for 8-hour duration during day
time using the meteorological data for period October–December. The predicted incremental
concentration PM10 was added to baseline concentration to obtain the cumulative concentration level at
baseline stations.
4.3.4.2 CALINE4 Line sources resembling the proposed transportation routes through were setup inside and outside the
mining lease. Point receptors resembling baseline monitoring stations were setup for prediction of
incremental concentrations. The model was run in 1-hour worst case conditions. Since CALINE4 has
options to predict only 1-hour and 8-hour pollutant concentration, the model was used to predict 1-
hour worst case PM10 GLC which was later converted into 24-hour GLC using Turner
Equation.Thepredicted incremental concentration PM10 was added to baseline concentration to obtain
the cumulative concentration level at baseline stations.
4.3.4.3 Results Worst Case
The predicted maximum incremental concentration of PM10 due to loading activity was found to be 0.25408µg/m3 (24-hourly average) inside the core zone of mining lease. The incremental concentration of PM10 drops drastically with short distance due to the settling of PM10 particles under gravity. The maximum impact of loading activities will take place within about 500m radius of mining lease boundary. A similar trend is visible for PM2.5 dispersion. The predicted maximum incremental concentration of PM2.5 due to loading activity was found to be 0.00958 µg/m3 (24-hourly average) inside the core zone of mining lease.
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The worst-case predicted maximum incremental concentration for PM10 due to transportation was found at A2 (Near Village Rattewali) viz.36.68 µg/m3 (24-hourly average). The incremental GLCs for PM10 at mine site (A1) will be 29.344µg/m3. The incremental concentrations of PM10 all other locations were significantly less due to large distances. The worst-case predicted maximum incremental concentration for PM2.5 due to transportation was found at A2 (Near village Rattewali) viz. 3.696µg/m3 (24-hourly average) and 2.912 µg/m3 (24-hourly average). The incremental concentration of PM2.5 at all other locations was significantly less due to large distances.
Table 4.3: Predicted GLC of PM10 at Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations(WORST CASE)
Location Code
Location Name Max Baseline Conc. (µg/m3)
Predicted GLC (µg/m3) – Loading
Predicted GLC (µg/m3) –
Transportation
Cumulative GLC (µg/m3)
A1 Project Site 98.3 0.25408 29.344 127.8981
A2 Near Village Rattewali 96.1 0.01449 36.68 132.7945
A3 Near Village Parwala 91.7 0.0128 7.112 98.8248
A4 Near Rajpura PF Near
Bharoli 88.3 0.00143 3.528 91.82943
A5 Near Village Rajpura Rani 103.8 0.00023 1.176 104.9762
A6 Near Village Alipur 98.2 0.00159 0 98.20159
A7 Near Village Khetprali 97.2 0.00198 9.856 107.058
Table 4.4 – Predicted GLC of PM2.5 at Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations (WORST CASE)
Location Code
Location Name Max Baseline Conc. (µg/m3)
Predicted GLC (µg/m3) – Loading
Predicted GLC (µg/m3) –
Transportation
Cumulative GLC (µg/m3)
A1 Project Site 59.2 0.00958 2.912 62.12158
A2 Near Village Rattewali 55.5 0.00055 3.696 59.19655
A3 Near Village Parwala 50.7 0.00048 0.728 51.42848
A4 Near Rajpura PF Near Bharoli 50.3 0.00005 0.336 50.63605
A5 Near Village Rajpura Rani 57.4 0.00001 0.112 57.51201
A6 Near Village Alipur 53.5 0.00006 0 53.50006
A7 Near Village Khetprali 57.3 0.00007 1.008 58.30807
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Figure 4.1– Graphical representation of PM10 Results (Worst Case)
Figure 4.2– Graphical representation of PM2.5 Results (Worst Case)
Controlled Case – With Mitigation Measures Since no control is prescribed (not practicable) as per US AP-42 Guidelines, the predicted concentrations due to loading activity even in controlled conditions are taken as same as worst-case concentrations.
The predicted maximum incremental concentration for PM10 due to transportation was found at A2 (Village Rattewali) viz.9.184 µg/m3 and at A1 viz. 7.336 µg/m3 (24-hourly average). The incremental concentration of PM10 at all other locations was significantly less due to large distances.
The predicted maximum incremental concentration for PM2.5 due to transportation was found at A2 (Village Rattewali) viz.0.896 µg/m3 and at A1 viz. 0.728 µg/m3 (24-hourly average). The incremental concentration of PM2.5 at all other locations was significantly less due to large distances.
Table-4.5: Predicted GLC of PM10 at Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations (CONTROLLED CASE)
Location Code
Location Name Max Baseline Conc. (µg/m3)
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Location Name Max Baseline Conc. (µg/m3)
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Predicted GLC (µg/m3) –
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A2 Near Village Rattewali 96.1 0.01449 9.184 105.2985
A3 Near Village Parwala 91.7 0.0128 1.792 93.5048
A4 Near Rajpura PF Near Bharoli 88.3 0.00143 0.896 89.19743
A5 Near Village Rajpura Rani 103.8 0.00023 0.28 104.0802
A6 Near Village Alipur 98.2 0.00159 0 98.20159
A7 Near Village Khetprali 97.2 0.00198 2.464 99.66598
Table-4.6: Predicted GLC of PM2.5 at Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations (CONTROLLED CASE)
Location Code
Location Name Max Baseline Conc. (µg/m3)
Predicted GLC (µg/m3) – Loading
Predicted GLC (µg/m3) –
Transportation
Cumulative GLC (µg/m3)
A1 Project Site 59.2 0.00958 0.728 59.93758
A2 Near Village Rattewali 55.5 0.00055 0.896 56.39655
A3 Near Village Parwala 50.7 0.00048 0.168 50.86848
A4 Near Rajpura PF Near Bharoli 50.3 0.00005 0.112 50.41205
A5 Near Village Rajpura Rani 57.4 0.00001 0.056 57.45601
A6 Near Village Alipur 53.5 0.00006 0 53.50006
A7 Near Village Khetprali 57.3 0.00007 0.224 57.52407
Figure-4.3: Graphical representation of PM10 Results (Controlled Case)
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Figure-4.4: Graphical representation of PM2.5 Results (Controlled Case)
Figure 4.5 – Spatial distribution of predicted GLCs of PM10 (ISCST3)
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Figure 4.6 – Spatial distribution of predicted GLCs of PM2.5 (ISCST3)
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Figure 4.7 – Spatial distribution of predicted GLCs of PM10 (CALINE)(Worst-Case)
Figure 4.8 – Spatial distribution of predicted GLCs of PM2.5 (CALINE)(Worst-Case)
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Figure 4.9 – Spatial distribution of predicted GLCs of PM10 (CALINE)(Controlled-Case)
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Figure 4.10 – Spatial distribution of predicted GLCs of PM2.5 (CALINE) (Controlled-Case)
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4.3.5 Conclusion
The predicted concentrations from mining activities are insignificant; whereas transportation is the major of source of dust emission.
Under worst case conditions with no mitigation measure, the predicted cumulative concentrations at A1, A2, A5, A7 the PM10 value and at A1 the PM2.5 value are exceeding from the prescribed NAAQ standards.
The concentrations of CO, SO2 and NO2 generated from mining area are expected to be low due to absence of any major source.
The predicted concentrations are due to proposed mining activity 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.
4.3.6 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 to mitigate any harmful impacts of pollutants -
Planning multiple transportation routes in different direction to minimize the dust generation.
Planning paved roads outside mine lease area to minimize the dust generation. Alternatively, planning transportation routes so as to reach the nearest paved roads by shortest route. (Minimize transportation over unpaved road).
Frequent water sprinkling on unpaved roads (>2L/m2).
Plantation of trees along haul roads, especially near settlements, to help to reduce the impact of dust on the nearby villages.
Dust mask shall be provided to the workers engaged at dust ge1neration points like excavations and loading points.
Transportation of material shall be carried out during day time only.
The speed of trucks plying on the haul road should limited to avoid generation of dust.
Covering of material during transportation on trucks to prevent spillage of materials from the trucks. The trucks shall be covered by tarpaulin. Overloading shall be avoided.
*Note: - The revised Air Modelling is as given below:- AIR QUALITY IMPACT PREDICTIONS (AQIP) The major sources of air pollution from the mine are dust generation due to loading & transportation of mineral and wind erosion of exposed material. In this present study, United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA – 42 series) approved mathematical equations, have been used to predict emission rates for different operations in mining including the mineral transportation. DETAILS OF EMISSIONS The sources of pollutants were identified. Mineral excavation was identified as area source emission, loading and unloading of minerals as point source and transportation routes were identified as line source. Appropriate mathematical equations will be used to calculate the emission rates for the various mining operations. Due to low sulphur content in diesel and petrol, the SO2 emission due to vehicular movements was not considered. High wind is only the natural source of primary dust emission, due to temperature variation. Loading and Transportation of mineral is the secondary source of dust emission. A. Loading of Mineral
Particulars SPM PM10 PM2.5 Quantity, TPA 19,00,000
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Operational Hours per year 3000 Activity rate, t/hr 633 USEPA Emission Equation in lb/ton 1.16 / (M)1.2 0.75[0.119 / (M)0.9 ] 0.019[ 1.16 / (M)1.2 ] Emission of dust, g/sec 5.836 0.896 0.111 Uncontrolled Emission rate, g/s/m2 0.0005836 0.0000896 0.0000269 Controlled Emission rate, g/s/m2 0.0001459 0.0000224 0.00000672 B. Haulage Emissions (Unpaved) – Transport of mineral from Working Pit to tarred / Village road
Particulars PM10 PM2.5 Quantity, TPA 19,00,000 Operational hours per day 10 Capacity of each truck 25 T Total number of trips per day 254 Lead length per trip, km 3 (two way) 3 (two way) USEPA Emission Equation, lb/VMT [(k) x [(s/12)^0.9] x [(W/3)^0.45] ]((365-p)/365)) Emission, kg/VKmT 1.261 0.3783 Uncontrolled Emission rate, g/sec/m 0.0101 0.00305 Controlled emission rate, g/sec/m 0.00606 0.00183 C. Haulage Emissions (Paved) – Transport of mineral from village road to end use
Particulars PM10 PM2.5 Quantity, TPA 19,00,000 Operational hours per day 10 Capacity of each truck 25 T Total number of trips per day 254 Length per trip, km 10 10 USEPA Emission Equation, lb/VMT [[(k) x [(sL/2)^0.65] x [(W/3)^1.5]] - C]((1- (p/1460)) Emission, kg/VKmT 0.0697 0.021 Emission rate, g/sec/m 0.000562 0.000168
*Note: Emission factor computed based on silt content of 10% and moisture content of 10%. *Source: - USEPA -42 Series 11.9.1 (Loading), 13.2.1(Paved) and 13.2.2. (Unpaved). Enclosed as Annexure – VIII. AIR QUALITY MODELLING In order to predict the particulate and gaseous emissions, AERMOD Version 7.1.0 model was used to predict changes in air quality i.e., maximum ground level concentration (GLC’s) of PM10, PM2.5, NOx and CO due to the proposed mining activity. The inputs required for the model is: -
Hourly meteorological data Source data Receptor data Programme control parameters
The GLC’s were predicted for the scenario, with EMP in the mine. Results and Conclusions The ground level concentrations are computed for 24-hr average. The maximum ground level concentrations of PM10, PM2.5, NOx and CO from the different mining activities for study period with
EMP are given in table 4.1 and were observed to be 4.9 g/m3, 2.2g/m3, and 3g/m3 respectively. The maximum GLC’s were falling within the pit area/ lease area for the given meteorological and topographical conditions.
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Predicted 24-Hourly Short Term Incremental Concentrations
Pollutant Maximum Incremental GLC’s (µg/m3) With EMP (75%) Without EMP
PM10 6.42 14.763 PM2.5 3.807 8.822 NOx 0.039 0.039 CO 0.021 0.021
The impact with EMP and without EMP on ambient air quality at different locations within the study area due to the proposed mining based on the model output for PM10 & PM2.5, and NOx for the study period is given in table 4.2 and 4.2.1 below. The isopleths of the same are given in Figures 4.1 to 4.6 respectively.
Total expected Ground Level Concentrations with EMP at different locations in the study area for study period (Post-Monsoon season)
Location Ground Level Concentrations of PM10 in g/m3 Predicted Background (Max.) Total Expected CPCB Standard
Mine Site 6.42 98.3 104.7 100 Rattewali 2.14 96.1 98.2 100
Parwala 0.71 91.7 92.4 100
Raipura PF near Bharoli 0.2 88.3 88.5 100
Raipur Rani 0.1 103.8 103.9 100 Alipur <0.1 98.2 98.2 100 Khatauli <0.1 97.2 97.2 100 Location Ground Level Concentrations of PM2.5 in g/m3
Predicted Background (Max.) Total Expected CPCB Standard Mine Site 3.807 59.2 63 60 Rattewali 0.85 55.5 56.4 60 Parwala 0.4 50.7 51.1 60 Raipura PF near Bharoli <0.1 50.3 50.3 60 Raipur Rani <0.1 64.1 64.1 60 Alipur <0.1 53.5 53.5 60 Khatauli <0.1 57.3 57.3 60 Location Ground Level Concentrations of NO2 in g/m3
Predicted Background (Max.) Total Expected CPCB Standard Mine Site 0.04 38.6 38.6 80 Rattewali <0.1 34.2 34.2 80 Parwala <0.1 30.2 30.2 80 Raipura PF near Bharoli <0.1 30.3 30.3 80 Raipur Rani <0.1 33.5 33.5 80 Alipur <0.1 35.3 35.3 80 Khatauli <0.1 33.6 33.6 80 Table 4.2.1: Total expected Ground Level Concentrations without EMP at different locations in the study area for study period (Post-Monsoon season)
Location Ground Level Concentrations of PM10 in g/m3 Predicted Background (Max.) Total Expected CPCB Standard
Mine Site 14.763 98.3 113.1 100 Rattewali 4.92 96.1 101 100 Parwala 1.64 91.7 93.3 100
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Raipura PF near Bharoli 0.5 88.3 88.8 100 Raipur Rani 0.3 103.8 104.1 100 Alipur 0.2 98.2 98.4 100 Khatauli 0.1 97.2 97.3 100 Location Ground Level Concentrations of PM2.5 in g/m3
Predicted Background (Max.) Total Expected CPCB Standard Mine Site 8.822 59.2 68 60 Rattewali 2.94 55.5 58.4 60 Parwala 0.98 50.7 51.7 60 Raipura PF near Bharoli 0.2 50.3 50.5 60 Raipur Rani 0.1 64.1 64.2 60 Alipur <0.1 53.5 53.5 60 Khatauli <0.1 57.3 57.3 60
From the above it could be clearly seen that due effective implementation of various control measures as discussed in the proposed mine, there will not be any significant impact on the ambient air quality in the region.
Figure: Isopleths Showing Predicted Incremental GLC’s of PM10 with EMP
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Figure 4.2: Isopleths Showing Predicted Incremental GLC’s of PM2.5 with EMP
Figure: Isopleths Showing Predicted Incremental GLC’s of NOx with EMP
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Figure: Isopleths Showing Predicted Incremental GLC’s of CO with EMP
Figure: Isopleths Showing Predicted Incremental GLC’s of PM10 without EMP
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Figure: Isopleths Showing Predicted Incremental GLC’s of PM2.5 without EMP
Inventorization taken for AERMOD with input and output is enclosed as Annexure-IX in soft copy. *Source: - Secondary Data obtained from ACO Vardhan EnviroNet, Gurgaon. Note: - The GLC’s for SOx cannot be determined as the GLC obtained is negligible as compared to other pollutant like PM10, PM2.5, NOX & CO. As the combustion of fuel (low sulphur content) will have values of SOX that cannot be determined in the modeling results. The value less than 0.1 g/ km is considered as negligible. It is seen from the above table that the GLC’s obtained at various locations for the study period carried out with use of AERMOD are well within the CPCB standards (dated 18th November, 2009). 4.4 IMPACTS OF AIR POLLUTION AND MITIGATION MEASURES
A. worst case scenario due to PM10
Attributes Impact Mitigation Measure Budget/annum Human A predicted maximum
cumulative GLC of PM10 was 132.7945 µg/m3 at Village-Rattewali (WORST CASE) against the threshold limit of 100 µg/m3 which can cause adverse effect on human health.
86.5 KLD water will be proposed for dust suppression at mine site and haul road (Motorable Connecting road) by sprinklers to avoid dust generation during mining activity and transportation.
Personal Protective Equipments (PPEs) like Eye Goggles, Dust Mask, Leather gloves, safety Shoes & Boots will be provided to the workers engaged at dust generation points like excavation and loading points.
Rs. 6.0 Lakhs under Dust Suppression as recurring cost
Rs. 10.00 Lakhs under OH&S.
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Planning transportation routes of excavated minerals so as to reach the nearest paved roads by shortest route (minimize transportation over unpaved road). Alternatively, new haul road will be constructed by Project Proponent for transportation of excavated minerals from mine to nearest approach road.
Rs. 18.00 lakhs as road constriction and Rs. 5.00 lakhs/year has been proposed for the maintenance work.
Scenario after Mitigation Measures After implementation of suggested mitigation measures the cumulative value would be 105.8901 µg/m3
Dust generation due to loading and unloading of mineral and due to transportation can also affect the workers as well as nearby villagers.
The speed of trucks plying on the haul road will be limited to avoid generation of dust and covering of material during transportation on trucks to prevent leakage of materials from the trucks. The trucks will be covered by tarpaulin. Overloading will be avoided. It is proposed to plant 22300 no (31,455 no.) of local tree species during Plan period with consultation of local administration and Forest department.
Rs. 27.00 Lakhs for 5 years (Plantation) has been proposed under the EMP Budget. Rs. 38.05 Lakhs for 7 years (Plantation) has been proposed under the EMP Budget.
The excess of Free silica content in the air may cause health related issues (Silicosis) in human being.
Medical control measures will be taken for the mines workers with a view to protect their health. The medical officer will visit the mine site once in a month and shall undertake the following need based functions.
B. worst case scenario due to PM2.5
Impact Mitigation Measure Budget/Annum
WORST CASE without using Mitigation Measures A predicted maximum cumulative GLC of PM2.5 was 62.12158 µg/m3 at proposed Mine site (WORST CASE) under the threshold limit of 60 µg/m3 which can cause adverse effect on human health. Cummulative GLC after Mitigation Measures After implementation of suggested mitigation measures the cumulative value under the control Case would be 59.93758µg/m3 which is under threshold limit. Dust generation due to loading and unloading of mineral and due to transportation can also affect the workers as well as nearby villagers.
86.5KLD water will be proposed for dust suppression at mine site and haul road (Mortable Connecting road) by sprinklers to avoid dust generation during mining activity and transportation. Personal Protective Equipments (PPEs) like Eye Goggles, Dust Mask, Leather gloves, safety Shoes & Boots will be provided to the workers engaged at dust generation points like excavation and loading points.
Planning transportation routes of minerals so as to reach the nearest paved roads by shortest route (minimize transportation over unpaved road). Alternatively, new haul road will be constructed by Project Proponent for transportation of excavated minerals from mine to nearest approach road.
Rs. 6.00 Lakhs under
Dust Suppression as
recurring cost
Rs. 10.00 Lakhs under OH&S.
Rs. 18.00 lakhs as road constriction and Rs. 5.00 lakhs/year has been proposed for the maintenance work.
4.4.1 Conclusion In this mining project the only source of emission of air pollution is excavation, transportation, loading, hauling operation and handling of minerals etc. The proposed mining operations are not anticipated to
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raise the concentration of the pollutants beyond prescribed limits. However, the measures are suggested to mitigate the harmful impacts of proposed mining activity to control the pollutants by plantation of trees along haul roads, specially near settlements, to help to reduce the impact of dust on 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); regular water sprinkling on unpaved roads to avoid dust generation during transportation etc.
4. 5 IMPACTS OF NOISE/VIBRATIONS AND MITIGATION MEASURES
Attributes Impact Mitigation Measure Budget/annum
Human Noise from the machinery can cause hypertension, high stress level, hearing loss, sleep disturbance etc. due to prolonged exposure. No. of 225 PCU/hr will increase in the existing traffic due to this mining activity hence vehicle collation may occur unwanted sound and can also cause impact on human health of neighboring villagers like effect on breathing and respiratory system, damage to lung tissue, cancer and premature death, influenza or asthma. Accidents may be occur due to fast movement of vehicles.
The machinery will be maintained in good running condition so that noise will be reduced to minimum possible level. Vehicles with PUC Certificate will be hired. Regular maintenance of vehicles will be done to ensure smooth running of vehicle. Awareness will be imparted to the workers about the permissible noise level and effect of maximum exposure to those levels. Personal protective equipment will be provided to prevent the noise exposure. Personal Protective Equipment will also be provided. In addition, truck drivers will be instructed to make minimum use of horns in the village area and sensitive zones. The trucks will be diverted on different roads viz. NH-73, SH-1 and district roads to avoid traffic congestion. Regular Health checkup camps will be organized.
Other fund for this activity will be utilized from ‘Mines and Mineral Development, Restoration and Rehabilitation fund’ i.e. Rs. 1, 17, 25,000 per year. Rs. 27.00 Lakhs for 5 years Rs. 38.05 Lakhs for 7 years
Animals
Crops
There is no major impact on plants and crops due this mining operation.
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4.5.1 Conclusion In summary, it can be stated that the impact on the present noise levels due to mining operations will be restricted to the work zone areas only. The impact on the ambient noise levels will not be felt at the settlement areas due to masking effect with the existing noise levels. There is no drilling and blasting envisaged in the mining of minerals so there is no impact of vibration due to this project. Hence, the noise levels and vibration impact due to the proposed mining operations on community will be minimal. 4.6 IMPACTS OF WATER POLLUTION AND ITS MITIGATION MEASURES
Attributes Impact Mitigation Measure Budget/annum
Human The mining in the riverbed area may cause the ground water contamination due to intersection of the water table. The municipal waste water disposed from the mining activity may cause contamination of surface water.
The water table will not be intersected during mining in the riverbed as ultimate depth is limited upto 3 meters as the water table is 8-10 m bgl. Regular Monitoring will be done to check the ground water. The municipal wastewater will
be disposed off into septic
tanks. No chemical having toxic
elements will be used for
carrying out mining activity.
Waste water will be disposed off in septic tank. There are 3 Nos. of septic tank of capacity 1 KL (Total 3KL capacity). Water required for domestic use= 3.5 KLD. (2.5 KLD) Waste water generation= 2.8 KLD.
Rs. 1.25 Lakhs (Monitoring)
Animals
Crops Waste water discharges through mining operation direct affect the crops and plants.
Plants
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Figure 4.13: Impact of Mining on Ground Water 4.6.1Conclusion In this mining project in the entire lease period the ground water table will not be intersected hence there will be no impact on the water environment. 4.7 IMPACTS ON LAND USE AND MITIGATION MEASURES The project area does not consist of any forest land. It does not consist of any human habitations. Land use plan of the mining lease area during pre-operational, operational and post operational is shown in the Chapter 2.
Impact Mitigation Measure Budget
The mining activity in the mine site will be converted into the pit. which may cause soil erosion, soil degradation etc.
It is proposed to plant 22300 Nos. (31,455 Nos.) of local tree species with consultation of Forest department with some fruit bearing and medicinal trees, along the haul roads, outer periphery within the mining area which enhances the binding property of the soil.
Rs. 27.00 Lakhs for 5 years (Plantation) Rs. 38.05 Lakhs for 7 years
Reclamation of land affected by mining activities during and at the end of mining lease period.
It is proposed to improve the effected land wherever possible for better land use, so as to support forestry and creation of water reservoir etc. Accordingly, the land reclamation portion shall be done by planting trees on the dumps along the roads surroundings the office building on the waste barren land and in the open pits when they reach their ultimate stage. The regular health checkup camp will be organized.
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4.7.1 Conclusion The most of the land of this lease area is in the riverbed and the entire excavated land will get replenished every year hence there will be no impact on the land use. It is an eco-friendly mining project. Every year the sediments in the riverbed accumulated, if these are not removed/excavated then riverbed level may be increased and the river may change its course which may cause heavy losses to the life of nearby villagers and habitants. 4.8IMPACTS ON SOIL ENVIRONMENT AND MITIGATION MEASURES
Attributes Impact Mitigation Measure Budget/annum
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LU/LC
Mining in the riverbed may change
complete land use pattern
including channel geometry, bed
elevation, sediment transportation
capacity which can reduce flow of
the river and downstream erosion.
The mining is planned in non- monsoon
seasons only so that the excavated area
will be replenished naturally during the
subsequent rainy season for the river
bed mining block.
Crops
&Plantation
Mining activity may increase the
soil erosion and soil degradation
which have adverse impact on soil
fertility.
Mine lease area has been proposed
leaving a safety distance of 1/4th of the
width of the river from the bank inwards
which will protect the banks so channel
geometry will not be disturbed.
Pre and post monsoon survey for sedimentation in the riverbed will be done regularly.
Rs 30.00 Lakhs for 7 years
4.9IMPACTS ON HYDROLOGY AND MITIGATION MEASURES
Impact Mitigation Measure Budget
The mining in the riverbed area may cause the ground water contamination due to intersection of the water table.
The water table will not be intersected during mining in the riverbed as ultimate depth is limited up-to 3 meters as the water table is 8-10 m bgl. Proper analysis/Monitoring will be done to check the ground and surface water.
Rs. 1.25 Lakh (Water Monitoring)
Change in topography will divert the river flow.
There is no proposal of any stream modification/diversion due to this mining activity hence there will be no any impact on flow of the river.
The fund for this activity will be utilized from ‘Mines and Mineral Development, Restoration and Rehabilitation fund’ i.e. Rs. 1,17,25,000 per year.
4.9.1 Conclusion The flow of surface/ground water (sub surface flow) is following the trend of topography, which is in the North to South direction. There is no proposal of any stream modification/diversion. Hence, there will be no any impact on hydrology of the study area. The depth of excavation in riverbed is 3 m where ground water table is at 8-10 m bgl hence the water table is not expected to be intersected at any stage of mining.
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4.10IMPACTS ON ECOLOGY & BIODIVERSITY AND ITS MITIGATION MEASURES Table 4.3: Ecological Impact Assessment
Ecological Criteria
Identified Impacts
Ecological significance of
Impact
Magnitude Duration /Timing/
Frequency
Reversibility
Mitigation Cumulative Impact
Zone of Influence
Project site habitat Due to Site clearance.
The proposed mining lease is located in dudhgarh River. No site clearance is required.
Low impact
- Reversible - No Cumulative impact
Zone of Influence
Ecological Impact Surrounding habitat due to fugitive emission.
Some disturbance due to dust during transportation on the surrounding habitat is envisaged.
Temporary Impact
Only during the transportation activity.
Reversible The green belt/community forestry near river bank and approach road will restrict the fugitive emission.
No cumulative
impact
Accessibility
Ecological Impact due to road construction
2.7 km (HR-1 2.2km & HR-2 0.5km) new haul road is proposed in the nearest connectivity to existing Roads which will be connect us to the nearest SH-1 and NH73. Rs. 18.00 Lakh is proposed for the construction of haul road and Rs. 5.00 lakh for the regular maintenance work.
No impact - - - No Impact
Zone of Influence
Ecological Impact on Surrounding/ Eco sensitive habitat due to waste water generated from the project activity.
During the operation of mine daily water requirement will be 120 KLD out of which 3.5 KLD will be required for drinking which will be met through tankers from nearby villages. No waste water will be discharged within the ML area.
No impact During operation Phase
No The waste water will be disposed off into septic tanks.
No impact
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Zone of Influence
Ecological Impact on Surrounding/Eco sensitive habitat due to Noise generated from the project activity.
The Noise level during the operation will be around 75 dB due to excavation, loading and unloading. The impact on ambient noise level will be restricted only on the loading site within the ML area. The ambient air quality of the surrounding villages may not have any significance increase due to the project activity.
Low impact
on Flora and fauna
During operation Phase
No As given in The EMP section.
No impact
Zone of Influence
Ecological Impact on Surrounding/Eco sensitive habitat due to Transportation
Transportation of mineralby trucks/dumper will disturb the Wildlife. Fugitive emission from vehicle movement will form a layer in leaves thus reducing the gaseous exchange process. This ultimately affects the growth of plants. Chances of vehicle collisions with wildlife attempting to cross roads are possible.
Moderate Impact
During operation Phase
No As given in EMP. Access roads will not encroach into the riparian zones. To the extent practicable, the right-of-way (ROW) to avoid residential areas and important wildlife habitat areas.
Low Cumulative impact
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Table 4.4: Impact on Ecology due to Mining Activity
S. No Impact Mitigation Measure Budget
1. Mining on the riverbed, braided flow or subsurface flow may hinder the Movement of fishes between pools. Transportation of mineral in the trucks/dumper will disturb the movement of Wild animals and reptiles.
Transportation of mineral will be minimize in the morning and evening and cannot be done in night. Access roads will not encroach into the riparian zones. Plantation will be carried out along the approach roads and nearby community land and govt. lands. It is proposed to include Azadirachtaindica, Ficusreligosa, Pongamiaglabra and Ficusrecimosa in the plantation program as they serve as sinks for gaseous emissions.
Rs. 27.00 Lakhs for 5 years
Rs. 38.05 Lakhs
for 7 years
2. Fugitive emission from vehicle movement will form a layer in leaves thus reducing the gaseous exchange process. This ultimately affects the growth of plants.
Haul roads will be sprinkled with water which would reduce the dust emission, thus avoiding damage to the crops. Annual monitoring of roadside plants exposed to vehicular pollution will be done to check the dust load and Air Pollution Tolerance Index (APTI).
Rs. 6.00 lakhs/year
3. Chances of vehicle collisions with wildlife attempting to cross roads are possible.
Transportation of mineral will be minimize in the morning and evening and cannot be done in night. Speed of trucks/dumpers will not exceed the speed limit i.e. 20 km/hr in the dust prone area, village area and wildlife sensitive areas.
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4. Any human settlement in the mining area will disturb the vegetation cover and reptiles.
No human settlement will be permitted in the lease mining or nearby area.
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5. Indiscriminate mining from active channels of rivers causes many adverse effects on the benthic fauna, which inhabits the bottom sandy substratum.
Scientific mining will be done as per the approved mining plan.
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6. Excessive mineral extraction from rivers affects the eco-biology of many terrestrial insects whose initial life history begins in aquatic environments.
The dudhgarh is seasonal river thus, the water only available during the monsoon season and rest of the time it is dry land only. No mining will be carried out during the rainy season to minimize impact on aquatic life.
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7. The Indian peafowl movement is very common in the area; the noise from Boulder, Gravel and sand mining will hinder the same.
Green belt and community forestry program will be proposed toencourage the green cover which is able to reduce the noise level. If wildlife are noticed crossing the area, they will not be disturbed at all.
Rs. 27.00 Lakhs for 5 years
Rs. 38.05 Lakhs for 7 years
8. Mining may drive away the wildlife from their habitat, and significantly affect wildlife and nearby residents.
Shelter and fodder providing tree species will be proposed in the plantation program which cater the wildlife and may be reduce the destructive impacts of mining on wildlife. Awareness program about wildlife and its importance will be conducted for workers and nearby residents so that they will not disturb the wildlife at all. Sign boards will be displayed as mentioned in conservation plan.
Rs.27.00 Lakhs for 5 years
Rs. 38.05 Lakhs
for 7 years
Rs. 15.00Lakhs for conservation plan
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4.11 SOCIO ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE PROJECT AND SAFETY MEASURES Socio Economic Impact Assessment (SEIA) refers to systematic analysis of various social and economic characteristics of human being living in a given geographical area during a given period. SEIA is carried out separately but concurrently with Environment Impact Assessment (EIA). It focuses the effect of the project on social and economic wellbeing of the community. Impact on Demographic Composition The proposed project will hardly make any difference in the demographic composition of the study area as the additional employment it envisages to create will be met locally to the maximum extent. Hence, the chances of im-migration of people from outside the study area are remote. Accordingly, there will be no variation in the total population of the study area including that of sex ratio, when the mine starts operating. Employment Opportunities The proposed project will provide employment to the local people. It has been estimated that 200 people will get direct and indirectly employment in this mining project. It is a positive impact of the project since it is providing employment opportunities to the local people. Increased Supply of boulder gravel and sand in the Market With the commencement of the proposed mining project the supply of excavated minerals will increase and the gap between demand and supply will decrease to some extent, if not fully. Impact on Agriculture The entire mining area is part of river bed and the entire land is Government Revenue Land. It is a non-forest land and the proposed activity is to take place in the bed of river Dudhgarh. Scientific mining will be adopted in the proposed mining project the area will be free from annual floods, which destroy standing crops, land and property. This is a positive impact of the proposed mining project. Impact on Road Development The proposed mine having 19,00,000 TPA (7100 TPD) production which will be transported through the 25 ton capacity trucks. According to the maximum per day production i.e. 7100 TPD will requires 284 trips of loaded trucks on 568 round trips for the transportation of materials. There are two haul road of 2.7 km length (HR-1 (2.2km) & HR-2 (0.5km) proposed for connecting the ML area to the nearest road. There is a provision in the EMP budget for the construction and annual maintenance of proposed haul and regular water sprinkling and plantation along the haul road will reduce the impact of transportation. Income to Government The proposed mining activity will benefit the State in the form of royalty, dead rent, fees and earning from taxes. Impact on Law and Order As most of the workers to be employed in the proposed mining project will be from local residents no law and order problem is envisaged. It is expected that the workers will attend to their duties from their residence and return to their homes after the day’s work. There would have been law and order problem if the workers were migrants and lived in shanties closed to the mining area. However, to meet any untoward incident one police post may be set up closed to the mining area. Impact on Health There are no chances of occurring diseases, due to proposed mining activity. Boulder gravel and sand is non-toxic. To avoid respiratory problem necessary protection will be taken.
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Table 4.5 IMPACTS ON SOCIO ECONOMY AND MITIGATION MEASURES
Impact Mitigation Measure Budget/annum
Due to mining and transportation of boulder, gravel and sand will generate the opportunity of indirect employments like small shops, dhabas, garage, and restaurant, vegetable shops etc.
Positive Impact --
Mining activity will committed to generate direct employment by recruiting 69 people which will be employed locally and preference will be given to local people.
Positive Impact -- The fund for this activity will be utilized from ‘Mines and Mineral Development, Restoration and Rehabilitation fund’i.e.Rs. 1, 17,25,000 per year.
Such shops along the roads will generate solid waste and waste water which will have adverse impact on human health.
4 nos. of Garbage bins will be provided for proper disposal of solid waste. The municipal wastewater will be disposed off into septic tanks.
Extraction from river banks and beds and the resultant generation of fugitive dust cause workers of the mine to suffer from occupational hazards like skin allergies, eye and respiratory problems etc. Further, the deep pits created in the channel also can contribute to an increase in accidents in the working environment. This creates serious threat to residents in the area who depend on river water for their domestic purposes.
Mine lease area has been proposed leaving a safety distance of 1/4th of the width of the river from the bank inwards which will protect the banks. Dust mask will be provided to the workers engaged at dust generation points like excavation and loading points. Regular water sprinkling on unpaved roads to avoid dust generation. The mined out area in river bed block will be reclaimed naturally every year. The mining is planned in non-monsoon seasons only so that the excavated area will be replenished naturally during the subsequent rainy season for the river bed mining block.
Rs. 6.00 Lakhs/year The fund for this activity will be utilized from ‘Mines and Mineral Development, Restoration and Rehabilitation fund’ i.e. Rs. 1, 17, 25,000 per year.
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The major source of socio-health impacts of transportation will generate from truck, dust etc. Increase in accidents as a result of rash driving of dumpers carrying mineral through the roads may be possible.
It is proposed to plant 4100 Nos. of local tree species with consultation of Forest department with some fruit bearing and medicinal trees, along the haul roads, community land and government building to control the dust. Planning of transportation routes so as to reach the nearest paved roads by shortest route (minimize transportation over unpaved road). Alternatively, graveled road may be constructed between mine lease area and nearest paved road connectivity; The speed of trucks plying on the haul road should limited to avoid generation of dust; and Covering of material during transportation on trucks to prevent spillage of loaded materials from the trucks. The trucks will be covered by tarpaulin. Overloading will be avoided. Regular water sprinkling on unpaved roads to avoid dust generation during transportation.
Rs. 6.00 Lakhs/yr. Rs 18.00 lakhs as road constriction and Rs. 5.00 lakhs/year has been proposed for the maintenance of hauls recurring cost
4.12 IMPACTS DUE TO SOLID WASTE/OVERBURDEN AND MITIGATION MEASURES
Impact Mitigation Measure Budget
The mine worker will generate municipal solid waste of about 17 Kg per day (@0.25 kg per person) which will have adverse impact on human health.
4 Nos. of Garbage bins will be provided for the safe disposal of solid waste.
The fund for this activity will be utilized from ‘Mines and Mineral Development, Restoration and Rehabilitation fund’i.e.Rs.1, 17, 25,000 per year.
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4.13 IMPACTS ON OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
Impact Mitigation Measure Budget
The mining of boulder gravel and sand (minor mineral) from the river bed can cause the lung disease and respiratory disorder due to dust exposure.
Dust masks will be provided as additional personal protection equipment (helmet and safety shoes) to the workers working in the dust prone area. Regular water sprinkling will be done and dust masks will be provided to the workers.
Other fund for occupational health safety will be utilized from ‘Mines and Mineral Development, Restoration and Rehabilitation fund’i.e.Rs. 1, 17, 25,000 per year.
Due to noise exposure, hearing disorder may be resulted.
Ear-muffs will be provided to the workers and good maintenance of vehicles will be provided.
The accident at the site due to mining operation may be anticipated
Workers are informed, kept aware and trained about possible accidents during the mining operation and persona protective equipments will be provided viz. gloves, safety shoes, dust mask, safety jackets, helmet etc. In addition to, the awareness about the occupational health hazards due to mining activities to avoid any incident will be provided to the workers. Pre- placement health checkup will be made mandatory and periodic heath checkup will be done quarterly.
The details of the proposed budget for the Occupational Health and Safety are given as in Chapter 10 of this EIA/EMP report. 4.14 TRAFFIC ENVIRONMENT
Impact Mitigation Measure Budget
No. of 225 PCU/hr will increase due to mining in existing traffic scenario lead to air pollution which can cause adverse effect on human health of neighboring villagers like effect on breathing and respiratory system, damage to lung tissue, cancer and premature death, influenza or asthma.
Vehicles with PUC Certificate will be hired. Regular maintenance of vehicles will be done to ensure smooth running of vehicle. It is proposed to plant 22300 no of local tree species with consultation of local administration and Forest department along the haul roads, outer periphery of the lease area to prevent the impact of dust in the nearby village. Regular Health checkup camps will be organized.
The fund for this activity will be utilized from ‘Mines and Mineral Development, Restoration and Rehabilitation fund’ i.e. Rs. 1, 17, 25,000 per year. Rs. 27.00 Lakhs for 5 years Rs. 38.05 Lakhs for 7 years Rs. 6.00 Lakhs under ESC head.
No. of 225 PCU/hrwill increase in the existing traffic due to this mining activity hence vehicle collation may occurs unwanted sound and canalso cause impact on human health.
In addition, truck drivers will be instructed to make minimum use of horns in the village area and sensitive zones. It is proposed to plant22300 local tree species with consultation of local administration and Forest department.
The fund for this activity will be utilized from ‘Mines and Mineral Development, Restoration and Rehabilitation fund’ i.e. Rs. 1, 17, 25,000 per year. Rs. 27.00 Lakhs for 5 years Rs. 38.05 Lakhs for 7 years
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The trucks will be diverted on two roads viz. NH-73 andSH-1 to avoid traffic congestion.
Accidents may be occurring due to fast movement of vehicles.
To avoid accidents the speed of vehicles will be low near habitation areas.
The fund for this activity will be utilized from ‘Mines and Mineral Development, Restoration and Rehabilitation fund’ Rs. 1, 17, 25,000 per year.
4.14.1 Traffic Density Impact on Haul Roads (Motorable Connection Roads)-Rattewali Mine Project
S. No. Road Name Road Length (Km)
Road Connectivity Total Number of Dumpers/ Day(8Hrs.)
Total Trips (Up/ Down)
Total Volume of Mineral
Transported (MT/Day)
From To
1. Haul Road 1 2.2 Mine Site Mine site to Rattewali village
130 260 3250
2. Haul Road 2 0.5 Mine Site Connecting road to VillTapaian
154 308 3850
Total 2.7 -- -- 284 568 7100
Total Production Capacity = 19, 00,000 MTPA Production/ day = 7090 MT/ Day (Say ~7100 TPD) Dumper Capacity = 25 MT Total No. of Haul Roads (Motorable Connecting Roads) = 2 Total Dumper required = 284 Dumpers
In this mining project there are 2 haul roads/Motorable road originating from mine site and connecting to MDR (all are metalled). The details of haul roads with the length and transportation of dumpers (trips)/MT/Day are mentioned in the above table.
These haul roads will be constructed by the lease holders from their own expenses and he will pay the due compensation to the land owners for using assess for transportation of minerals as per Rule 62 & 63 (Chapter-9) of Haryana Mineral Concession Rules, 2012. It is also clarified that these haul roads will be exclusively used for the minerals loaded dumpers of this lease area only to transport the mineral, Hence the impact of traffic density on these haul/ motorable roads will be quite negligible. Budget The total 2.7 Km long and 4m wide haul road will be constructed to connect the mine lease to nearest
approach roads for transportation of minerals and a budget of Rs. 18.00 Lakhs proposed for the
Construction of haul road and Rs. 5.00 lakh/yr maintenance under EMP budget.
Mitigation Measures
1. These motorable roads will be regularly repaired and maintained on their own expenses and also to control the air and noise pollution.
2. In peak hours the transportation of dumpers will be suspended.
3. Speed of dumpers will be limited to 20km/hr on these haul roads.
4. Dumpers will be transported during day time only. 4.15 IMPACTS ON GEOLOGY AND MITIGATION
Impact Mitigation Measure Budget
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Slope of mining area will change which can create soil erosion and divert rain water runoff channel.
The maximum depth of mining in the river bed will not exceed more than 3 m bgl.
The fund for this activity will be utilized from ‘Mines and Mineral Development, Restoration and Rehabilitation fund’ i.e. Rs. 1, 17, 25,000 per year.
Soil weathering due to dumping and mining.
Mine lease area has been proposed leaving a safety distance of 1/4th of the width of the river from the bank inwards which will protect the banks.
It is proposed to plant 22300 No. of local tree species annually with consultation of Forest department with some fruit bearing and medicinal trees, along the haul roads and government building and community land. 30.00 KLD water will be proposed for plantation.
The fund for this activity will be utilized from ‘Mines and Mineral Development, Restoration and Rehabilitation fund’.
Rs. 27.00 Lakhs for 5 years Rs. 38.05 Lakhs for 7 years
Changes in the topography can change the river flow and flood may occur.
Scientific mining has been proposed hence, no any topographical change will occur during mining activity. Mining will be prohibited in monsoon season.
The fund for this activity will be utilized from ‘Mines and Mineral Development, Restoration and Rehabilitation fund’ I.e. Rs. 1, 17, 25,000 per year.
4.16 MINE CLOSURE PLAN
4.16.1 General Mine closure plan is one of the most important requirements in the environment management of mining projects. 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. 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. 4.16.2 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. 4.16.3 Statutory Obligations
i. As per LOI condition No. XIV, the lease holder is bound to deposit additional amount equal to 10 % of the due contract money in along with monthly installments towards the “Mines and Minerals, Development, Restoration and rehabilitation Fund” i.e. Rs. 1, 17, 25,000 per year. To the mining department, Haryana (Haryana Minor Mineral Concession, Stocking, transportation of Mineral and Prevention of Illegal Mining Rule-2012). Hence, accordingly after the mine closure the mining department will spend the fund for the same.
ii. The mining contractor is bound to submit the Progressive mine closure plan either with Mining plan or Scheme of Mining.
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iii. Mining contractor is bound to follow the terms and conditions as will be stipulated in the mining contract.
iv. 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.
v. During the course of mining the rules stipulated in Mines Act, Mines rules Metalliferous Mines Regulation 1961 and HMMCR, 2012 will be followed.
vi. All other rules pertaining to the mining existing at that time will be followed during the course of mining activities. 4.16.4 Disposal of Mining Machinery Machinery is proposed on hire basis. Hence no de-commissioning of mining machinery is proposed. 4.16.5 Safety and security Safety measures to be implemented to prevent access to excavations area by un-authorized persons as per Mines Act 1952, MMR, 1961.
i. Safety measures will be implemented as per Mines Act 1952, MMR, 1961, Mines Rules 1955. ii. Provision of MMR, 1961 will be followed strictly and all roads will be 10 m wide and have a gradient of
not more than 1 in 20. iii. Excavation will not be more than 3 m in 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 will be provided for use
by the work persons. vi. Notice giving warning to prevent inadvertent entry of persons will be displayed at all conspicuous places
and in particular near mine entries. vii. Danger signs will 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. x.
4.16.6 Time Scheduling for Abandonment The mining 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, up to 3.0 m depth, relatively shallow depth of workings. Partial replenishment of the minerals being removed from the river bed is a natural process particularly during monsoon periods. 4.16.7 Financial Assurance As per LoI term and condition and Minor Mineral Concession Rule 2012, Haryana; the lease holder will deposit 10% of the annual contract money in “Mines and Mineral development, Restoration and Rehabilitation Fund” to the Mining Department i.e. about Rs. 1,17,25,000 per year. This fund will be deposited yearly till mine period. 4.17 SUMMARY
The proposed mining operations are not anticipated to raise the concentration of the pollutants beyond prescribed limits. However, the measures are suggested to mitigate any harmful impacts of pollutants like plantation of trees along haul roads, specially near settlements, to help to reduce the impact of dust on the nearby villages; planning transportation routes of mined material so as to reach the nearest paved roads by shortest route; regular water sprinkling on unpaved roads to avoid dust generation during transportation etc. Some of impacts may be due to increase in the PCU/hr which is 225PCU/hr. Transportation of excavated materials should be minimized in the morning and evening and cannot be done in night. Access roads will not encroach into the riparian zones. Fugitive emission from vehicle movement will form a layer in leaves thus reducing the gaseous exchange process.As
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per the model study for assessing cumulative GLC for the project and result is summarized as worst case conditions and for control case condition and discuss in detail within the chapter. In worst case condition the predicted cumulative concentrations at A1, A2, A5, A7 PM10 and at A1PM2.5 are exceeding form the prescribed limit and under controlled conditions (with mitigation measures), predicted cumulative concentrations PM10 at A1, A2, A5 are exceeding whereas that of PM2.5 are meeting the prescribed limit except at A1 in worst case for PM2.5.The impact on the present noise levels due to mining operations will be restricted to the work zone areas only. The impact on the ambient noise levels will not be felt at the settlement areas due to masking effect with the existing noise levels. There is no drilling and blasting envisaged in the proposed boulder gravel and sand mining so there is no impact of vibration due to this project. Hence, the noise levels and vibration impact due to the proposed mining operations on community will be minimal. There will be no waste water generation from the proposed mining activity except sanitary waste water generation that will be treated in septic tanks and will be used for plantation purpose. There will be no overburden due to mining in the riverbed area. No human settlement should be permitted in the lease mining or nearby area. No mining will be carried out during the rainy season to minimize impact on aquatic life. 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. Except dust generation, there is no source which can show a probability for health related diseases. Regular water sprinkling will be done with sprinkle mounted tankers and dust masks will be provided to the workers. Medical camps will be organized for this activity. Insurance of all employees as per the rules will also be carried out. R&R issues are not involved with this project. As per the point xiv of LoI, the lease holder will deposit 10% of the annual contract money i.e. approximately Rs. 1, 17, 25,000 per year to the Mines and Minerals Development, Restoration and Rehabilitation Fund. This amount will be spent by lease holder for the protection of environment, mineral conservation in the surrounding area of core and buffer zone.
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CHAPTER-5
ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES(TECHNOLOGY & SITE) 5.0 INTRODUCTION During the scoping process, alternatives to a proposal can be considered or refined, either directly or by reference to the key issues identified. A comparison of alternatives help to determine the best method of achieving the project objectives with minimum environmental impacts or indicates the most environmentally friendly and cost effective options. 5.1 ALTERNATIVE FOR MINE LEASE Boulder, Gravel and Sand (minor mineral) deposits are site specific. It is present in Dudhgarh river bed (45.00 Ha.). The mining of the material will be done by opencast semi-mechanized method in riverbed. The mining will be done as per laid down procedures Haryana Minor Mineral Concession, Stocking, Transportation of Minerals and Prevention of Illegal Mining Rules, 2012. The mined out area in river bed block will get replenished annually after monsoon. Therefore, no alternate site is suggested as existing land use of mine lease classified as “River Body” and will continue to be so even after the current mining project is over. 5.2 ALTERNATIVE FOR TECHNOLOGY AND OTHER PARAMETERS Some alternatives considered during EIA study are discussed below:
S. No.
Particular Alternative Option 1
Alternative Option 2
Remarks
1 Technology Opencast semi mechanized
Opencast mechanized mining
Opencast semi-mechanized for riverbed is preferred Benefits:
No electric power requirement
Minimal noise will be generated
Minimal air pollution will be generated
Overburden will not be generated
2 Employment Local employment
Outsource employment
Local employment is preferred Benefits:
Provides employment to local people along with financial benefits
No residential building/housing is required
3 Labourer transportation
Public transport
Private transport
Local labors will be deployed so they will either reach mine site by bicycle or by foot. Benefits:
Cost of transportation of men will be negligible.
4 Material transportation
Private transport
Private transport
Material will be transported through trucks/trolleys on the contract basis. Benefits:
It will give indirect employment.
5 Water requirement
Tanker supplier
Ground water/surface water supply
Tanker supply will be preferred. Benefits:
No change in the surface water or ground water quality.
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6 Road Haul road Metallic road Haul road will be considered for linking mine site from metallic road for transportation purpose. Minimum distance will be measured along with less number of trees for considering optimum haul road roots. Benefits:
Less distance, less fuel used, minimum or negligible no. of trees will be cut in best opted haul road root.
5.3 SUMMARY We have analyzed all the option for alternatives of the proposed mine site. This project is Boulder Gravel and sand specific project and existing land use of mine lease classified as Riverbed which will continue to be so even after the current mining project is over, hence no alternate site is suggested for this project.
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CHAPTER: 6
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM 6.0 INTRODUCTION Regular monitoring of the various environmental parameters is necessary to evaluate the effectiveness of the management programme so that the necessary corrective measures can be taken in case there are some drawbacks in the proposed programme. Since environmental quality parameters at work zone and surrounding area are important for maintaining sound operating practices of the project in conformity with environmental regulations, the post project monitoring work forms part of Environmental Monitoring Program. Environmental Monitoring Program will be implemented once the project activity commences. It includes: (i) environmental surveillance (ii) analysis and interpretation of data (iii) preparation of reports to support environmental management system and (iv) organizational set up responsible for the implementation of the programme.Environmental Monitoring will be taken up for various environmental components as per conditions stipulated in Environmental Clearance Letter issued by MoEF&CC and Consent to Operate issued by the State Pollution Control Board. Compliance of same will be submitted to respective authorities on regular basis. 6.1ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CELL 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 Tirupati Roadways 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).The system of reporting of Non-conformances /violation of any Environmental Law/Policy will be as per quality management system. The internal audit will be conducted on periodic basis and any Non-conformances/violation to Environmental Law/Policy will be closed and discussed during Management Review Meetings of board of directors/partners. Hierarchy A Manager will be appointed to supervise to subordinates for all activitieslike mining, transportation, environmental pollution controls, workers safety and greenbelt development activity. An Assistant Manager (EHS)will be responsible for the environment, health and safety related issues and supervise to the subordinates like supervisor (who is working in mine site), environmental executive (responsible for regular environmental compliances and coordinate with local administrative body to regarding environmental issues) and horticulturist (responsible for plantation and green area development). Schematic diagrammatic representation of environmental management cell (EMC) is given in fig. 6.1.
Figure- 6.1: Hierarchy of Environment System for Dealing Environmental Issues
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6.1.1 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
Implementation of QMS
Conducting Internal Audits
Closing of NCs and conduction Management Review Meetings. 6.2ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND REPORTING PROCEDURE Monitoring shall confirm that commitments are being met. This may take the form of direct measurement and recording of quantitative information, such as amounts and concentrations of discharges and wastes, for measurement against corporate or statutory standards, consent limits or targets. It may also require measurement of ambient environmental quality. The key aims of environmental monitoringprogram are:
To ensure that results/ conditions are as forecast during the planning stage, and where they are not, to pinpoint the cause and implement action to remedy the situation.
To verify the evaluations made during the planning process, in particular with risk and impact assessments and standards and target setting and to measure operational and process efficiency.
Monitoring will also be required to meet compliance with statutory and corporate requirements. Finally, monitoring results provide the basis for auditing, i.e. to identify unexpected changes. 6.3MONITORING METHODOLOGIES AND PARAMETERS
Table 6.1: Monitoring Methodologies and Parameters
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 twice in a week by Weather Monitoring Station
Mechanical/ automatic weather station
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Pollutants PM10
7 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 and Geake method
Absorption in Potassium Tetra Chloromercurate followed by Colorimetric estimation using P-Rosaniline hydrochloride and Formaldehyde (IS: 5182 Part - II).
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NO2
Arsenite modified Jacob and Hochheiser
Absorption in dill NaOH and then estimated colorimetrically with sulphanilamide and N (I-Nepthyle) Ethylene diamineDihydrochloride and Hydrogen Peroxide (CPCB Method).
Free Sillica 2-3 locations (Mine site, Haul road and near Habitation) will be monitored duringsix monthly compliance.
24 hr monitoring twice in a year
Gravimetric Method by using Repairable particulate matter sampler “Repairable Dust Sampler” (RDS)
Data analysis by using laboratory methods (Colorimetric method by Spectrophotometer)
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 6 ground water samples and 5 surface water samples for 11 km distance area.
Twice in a week 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 and night time -Leq dB (A)
Mine Boundary, High noise generating areas within the lease.
Quarterly 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
6 locations in the project impact area
Quarterly As per CSSRI, IISWC Method
As per CSSRI, IISWC Method
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6.4MONITORING SCHEDULE Regular Monitoring of all the environmental parameters viz., air, water, noise and soil as per the formulated program based on CPCB and MoEF&CC guidelines will be carried out every year in order to detect any changes from the baseline status.
Table 6.2: Monitoring Schedule
S. No. Description Schedule Of Monitoring
1. Air Quality Free Sillica
Twice in a week 24 hr monitoring twice in a year
2. Water Quality (Surface and Ground Water) Twice in a week
3. Noise Level Quarterly
4. Ecology and Biodiversity Yearly
5. Soil Quality Quarterly
6. Socio-economic Condition Yearly
7. Plantation Monitoring Once in a season
6.5LOCATIONS 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 and wind speed, relative humidity, temperature. Locations for the post project monitoring shall be as under.
Table 6.3: Locations of Monitoring Stations
S. No. Description Location
1. Ambient Air Quality Lease area, Villages in down-wind direction from the Lease Boundary
2. Noise Level Monitoring Lease Boundary, High noise generating areas within the lease boundary
3. Water Level and Quality Nearby Surface and Ground water sources
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
Yearly 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.
Ecological Impact
Green Belt Development
Conservation of Wild Life
Survey Yearly Primary data collection.
Secondary data from statistical hard books, topo-sheets and relevant official records available with Govt. agencies
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4. Soil Quality Lease area and Villages within study area.
Reporting Schedule during Operation of Mine After completion of analysis, copies of all the analysis reports will be sent to MoEF&CC Regional Office and SPCB. Copies of the reports will be maintained in the office and will be made available to the concerned inspecting authorities. 6.6 BUDGET ALLOCATION FOR MONITORING The cost of monitoring program as per proposed parameter Rs. 5.00 Lakhs has been allocated under EMP head. 6.7 SUMMARY 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 lessee M/s Tirupati Roadways has formulated an Environment Policy of the mine and constituted an Environmental Management Cell and committed to operate the proposed mine with the objectives mentioned in approved Environment Policy. Regular Monitoring of all the environmental parameters viz., air, water, noise and soil as per the formulated program based on CPCB and MoEF&CC guidelines will be monitored through NABL/MoEF approved laboratory. A budget for such environmental monitoring will be Rs. 5.00 Lakhs to be incurred by the project proponent.
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ADDITIONAL STUDIES 7.0 GENERAL Mining is associated with several hazards that pose impacts on employees & surrounding area necessitating adequate implementation of Safety and health measures. Hence, safety is one of the most essential aspects of any working mine. Rattewali Block / PKL B 10 (ML Area-45.00 Ha.) is opencast semi mechanized mining project which lies on riverbed of Dudhgarh River. River Dudhgarhis seasonal river and hence no mining operation is done in rainy season, limiting the chances of flooding during mining operation. 7.1 PUBLIC CONSULTATION Public hearing is very significant part of the process of public participation envisaged under the guidelines issued by MoEF&CC, Government of India. It facilitates involvement of all the stake holders of the project which is essential for ensuring smooth running of project and benefitting all sections of society in the process of economic development of the region. The Final EIA/EMP will include all the public issues after conducting the public hearing. 7.1.1 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The public hearing for the proposed project of “Rattewali Block PKL / B-10” of M/s Tirupati Roadways was held under Chairmanship of Mr. Mukulkumar HCS, Additional Deputy Magistrate, Panchkula at the mine site, on dated 17.04.2018 at 3:00 PM as per the EIA Notification dated 14th September 2006, as amended by the Ministry of environment and Forest, New Delhi. The copies of the notification for public hearing are given in Figure 7.1.
Figure-7.1: Notice for Public Hearing
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Figure-7.2: Government Officers present in Public Hearing
Figure-7.3: Local Public present for Public Hearing
Figure-7.4: Environment Consultants with Project Proponent at Public Hearing
7.1.3 Action plan as per Public Hearing Demand The Proceeding of the Public Consultation (Hearing) has been issued by Regional Officer, Panchkula vide letter No. FTMS/17333 on dated 19.04.2018 Inline the action plan has been prepared and original Proceeding minutes with attendance sheet has been attached as Annexure XII.
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S. No.
Name and
address of
Stakeholder
Question Reply Action Plan Budget
. Sh. Deshraj, JillaParishad ward No. 6 R/o village Rattewali.
He welcomed the Additional Deputy Commissioner and all Officers of concerned Department and villagers and asked the following observations regarding this mining project: a) What will be
the provision of road for the transportation of mined out mineral.
Project consultant, Sh. R.S. Yadav replied the following: a. The road plays a very important role for the success of any mining project. The Project Proponent will construct a motorable road for transportation of mineral for mining site that will connect to nearby metalled public road. Before start of mining operation the project proponent will settle compensation of the land used for construction of motorable road with mutually agreed financial terms with land owners. In this way, the villagers will not face any inconvenience. He also told that this road will be maintained regularly.
a). A separate motarable wide road will be constructed by lease holder with consultation of villagers and Gram Panchayat. Before start of mining operation the project proponent will settle compensation of the land used for construction of motorable road with mutually agreed financial terms with land owners so that villagers may not suffer any harm and there safety is the first priority.
A budget of Rs. 30.50 Lakhs/yr is proposed for EMP activities out of which 18 lakhs is proposed for the construction of haul road (Capital cost) 4.00 Lakhs/yr is provided for repair and maintenance of Haul road and other roads. in addition of the above the lease holder will deposit 10% of the contract money i.e. Rs. 1,17,25,000 to Mining Department in “Minor Mineral Development Restoration and Rehabilitation Fund”. If require part amount may be utilize from this fund
b) What preventive measures will be taken for the dust suppression while transporting the mineral.
b) The Consultant replied that to suppress the dust emission generated from mineral transporting vehicles, regular sprinkling of water will be carried out on the motorable/ haul roads for which 86 KLD water will be provided. Every year about 5000 trees will be planted and about 22000 trees will be planted in 5 years of local species after consulting with the forest department. Tree
b) Regular sprinkling of water will be done to suppress the dust pollution for which about 86 KLD water will be provided. To control the air and noise pollution, a thick green belt will be developed on the both side of motorable road. Plantation will be done 33% of the proposed area. Every year about 5000 trees will be planted and about 22000 trees will be planted in 5 years of local species after consulting with the forest
A budget of Rs. 30.50 Lakhs/yr is also proposed for environment protection measures in the surrounding area out of which Rs. 6.00 Lakhs/yr is provided for dust suppression and Rs. 25.00 Lakhs for 7 years is proposed for Plantation.
lease holder will deposit 10% of the contract money i.e. Rs. 1,17,25,000 to Mining Department in “Minor Mineral
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c) He informed
that the most of the local villagers are unemployed so he requested that the employment should be given to the local villagers only.
d) What are the provision for the social welfare
guards will be erected around the plants for their protection and survival. Watering of plant will be done regularly by the gardeners. The mineral loaded vehicles will be covered by tarpaulin so that the dust would not cause any harm to the health of villagers and the crops. A budget of Rs. 28.00 Lakhs is also provided for environment protection measures in the surrounding area. C). Sh. Gurpreet Singh, lease holder assured that the first preference for employment will be given to local villagers on the basis of their qualification. This mining project will generate employment in direct and indirect way. About 400-500 persons will get employment as driver, Cleaner, helpers, of the dumpers and bill clerks, security guards, gardners, technical, non-technical, skilled, unskilled, persons will get employment as per their qualifications. Indirect employment will be generated by setting of small workshops for repair of vehicles and machineries, hotels, restaurants, vegetables shops, tea stalls. Hence in this way social and economic condition of the villagers will be uplifted due to this
department. Tree guards will be erected around the plants for their protection and survival. Watering of plant will be done regularly by the gardeners. The mineral loaded vehicle will be covered with tarpaulin so that the dust would not cause any harm to the health of villagers and the crops. C) This mining project will generate employment in direct and indirect both ways. The lease holder assured that the First preference for employment will be given to local villagers on the basis of their qualification. About400-500 persons will get employment. Social and economic condition of the villagers will be uplifted due to this proposed mining project. d) To improve the village condition a good budget has been proposed under CSR which include construction of new toilets, provision drinking water facility and
Development Restoration and Rehabilitation Fund”. If require part amount may be utilize from this fund -----
A budget of Rs.21 Lakhs per year is proposed for CSR activity in nearby villages of the project area.
Description Budget
Sanitations(Bio-toilets) and drinking water facility at Village Rattewali, Village Ganeshpur and Village Tibbi
15.00
Health check up camps at mine site and nearby villages
6.00
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activities.
proposed mining project. d. A budget of Rs. 21 Lakhs per year is proposed for CSR activity in nearby villages of the project area. In this activity new toilets, drinking water facility and health camps will be organized with the consultation of local gram panchayats. In addition to above the project proponent assured that they will provide minerals on concessional rate for social and religious purposes to the nearby villages with the consultation of local Gram Panchayat.
health camps in the nearby villages with the consultation of local gram panchayats. For the charity work, social and community work in villages the mineral will be provided on concessional rate by the lease holder.
(Rattewali, Ganeshpur, Tibbi)
Total 21.00
2. Mahender Singh R/o Rattewali
He asked about the timing of mining activity and also asked that what will be the provision for the land owners whose land get damaged due to flood. He also questioned how the project proponent will compensate to the land owners whose land will get damaged due to this mining activity.
Project proponent and Environment Consultant, Sh. R.S. Yadav replied that the mining will be done as per the approved mining plan by DMG Haryana. The mining will be done only in day time. The depth of mining will be only 3m from the ground level Mining officer of the district will monitor the mining activity of this project to ensure that the project proponent will comply all the rules and regulations. The transportation and excavation of the mineral will be done as per the Laws laid down by the Mining department, Haryana. The Consultant and the project proponent
This is aeco friendly mining project and mining will be done as per the approved mining plan by DMG Haryana. The mining will be done only in day time only and the depth of the mining will be 3m bgl. Mining officer of the district will monitor the mining activity of this project to ensure that the project proponent will do by complying all the rules and regulations and excavation of the mineral will be done as per the Laws laid down by the Haryana State Pollution Control Board and Mining department, Haryana. Before start of mining operation, the project proponent will settle the compensation of land in mutually agreed financial terms with the land owners.
In case of non settlement of compensation with land owners, Lease holder will deposit 10% of the contract money i.e. Rs. 1,17,25,000 as tentative compensation in shape of ban draft and an application to Mining officer and Deputy Commissioner for settlement of compensation.
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informed that they will not be responsible for damage of land due to flood. However, before start of mining operation, the project proponent will settle the compensation of land in mutually agreed financial terms with the land owners. The Consultant also clarified that the mining rights of this project land vest with mining department and the surface rights may be with the private land owner or Panchayat or the Government. Hence, the land owner cannot stop the project proponent for mining on the project land. In case of non-settlement of compensation the project proponent will submit an application before the Mining Officer and The Deputy Commissioner of the district for requesting settlement of the compensation with the land owners. He will also deposit 10% of the annual contract money i.e. about Rs. 1.17 crores as tentative compensation in the form of bank draft in advance along with the application. In such case final compensation will be settled by the Deputy Commissioner with the help of revenue department officers/Officials.
In case of non-settlement of compensation the project proponent will submit an application before the Mining Officer and The Deputy Commissioner of the district for requesting settlement of the compensation with the land owners.
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3. Sh. Rokiram, Sarpanch of Village Rattewali
He asked about the provisions of installation of Crusher in this mining project.
The Consultant replied that this case of environment clearances and public hearing are related to mining of minor minerals and not related to installation of crushers. The crushers are installed as per rules and regulations laid by environment department, Haryana Government.
This public hearing is related to environment clearance for mining of Minor mineral and not related to installation of crusher. The crushers are installed as per rules and regulations laid by HSPCB and environment department, Haryana Government.
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4. Sh. TarsemLal R/o of Rattewali
He asked that in surrounding area many mining lease holders are doing mining and they are transporting the minerals without covering trapulin.
The Consultant and Project proponent replied that so far they have not started this mining project. After grant of EC, and other regulatory permissions, they will start the mining and will cover the transporting vehicles of minerals by trapulin. The Consultant also replied that if any compliance in this regard is not made by the lease holders, then you may complained to the R.O. HSPCB, Mining Officer and Deputy Commissioner. They will take the necessary legal and lawful action against the violators to ensure the necessary Compliance.
This is a fresh mining project and mining will be done after the grant of EC. Project proponent will take all the preventive measure to minimize the pollution and cover the transporting vehicles with the trapulin. If any compliance in this regard is not made by the project proponent then villagers may complained to the R.O. HSPCB, Mining Officer and Deputy Commissioner. Mining will be carried out in systematic and scientific way by complying all the rules and regulations. Necessary compliance report will also be filed to the concerned departments.
A budget of Rs. 30.50 Lakhs/yr is also proposed for environment protection measures in the surrounding area.
lease holder will deposit 10% of the contract money i.e. Rs. 1,17,25,000 to Mining Department in “Minor Mineral Development Restoration and Rehabilitation Fund”. If require part amount may be utilize from this fund
5. Sh. Parmar Singh R/o Rattewali
He asked the following questions: a) whether
employment will be provided to the local villagers.
The Consultant and project proponent replied the following:
a) necessary assurance regarding employment to local villagers has already been given.
b) The project
a) First preference for employment will be given to local villagers on the basis of their qualification.
b) Road playa important role for successful completion of any project activity. For this
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A budget of Rs. 30.50 Lakhs/yr is proposed for EMP activities out of which
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b) Whether the damaged road by continuous plying of vehicles will be repaired by Project Proponent or not.
c) whether the
mining will be done upto 3m or not.
proponent will regularly repair and maintain the motorable road for smooth transportation of mineral.
c) The Consultant and
Project proponent replied that mining will be done only upto 3m depth during the entire period of mining. The Concerned Officers of district administration will inspect this mining project time to time to ensure the necessary compliances applicable on this mining project. The project proponent will also submit six monthly compliance reports in this regard to the concerned regulatory authorities
mining project a separate motarable wide road will be constructed by lease holder with consultation of villagers and Gram Panchayat c) The mining activity mining will be done only upto 3m depth during the entire period of mining. The Concerned Officers of district administration will inspect this mining project time to time to ensure the necessary compliances applicable on this mining project. The project proponent will also submit six monthly compliance reports in this regard to the concerned regulatory authorities
18 lakhs is proposed for the construction of haul road (Capital cost) 4.00 Lakhs/yr is provided for repair and maintenance of Haul road and other roads. A budget of Rs. 30.50 Lakhs/yr is also proposed for environment protection measures in the surrounding area out of which Rs. 5.00 Lakhs/yr is provided for environmental monitoring.
Note: Time Bound Action Plan
Table 7.2: Time Bound Action Plan
S. No.
Activity Action Undertaken Cost (Rs. In Lacs)/ Year
Capital Investment Year wise (Rs. In Lacs) Recurring (Rs. In Lacs)/ Year
Capital I Year II Year III Year
IV Year V Year
1. Infrastructure Maintenance of haul road 12.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 3.0
2. Environment Protection
Water Sprinkling on haul Road
5.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Plantation on the approach 27.0 7.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.5
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7.2 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY All types of industries face certain types of hazards which can disrupt normal activities abruptly. Similar river bed mines also have risks which need to be addressed for which a disaster management plan has been formulated with an aim of taking precautionary steps to avert disasters and also take such action after the disaster which limits the damage to a minimum. In the sections below, the identification of various hazards, probable risks during the operational phase of the mining, maximum credible accident analysis and consequence analysis are addressed either qualitatively or quantitatively. Risk assessments will help mine operators to identify high, medium and low risk levels. This is a requirement of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000. Risk assessments will help to prioritize the risks and provide information on the need to safely control the risks. In this way, mine owners and operators will be able to implement safety improvements. Major Risks involved in River Bed Mining are following: 1. River Bed Inundation 2. Soil Erosion 3. Uneven/ Irregular mining of sand. 4. Damage to River bank due to access of Ramps. 5. River bank collapse due to close proximity of river bed mining. 6. Surface degradation due to road network. 7.2.1 Mitigation measures and Disaster Management Plan: Possible Risks Due to Inundation & Its Control
Mining will be done during the non monsoon periods so there shall be no problem of inundation is likely to happen. Mining is done by excavating the mineral in 1½ meter slice at a time with a maximum of 2 such slices. Possible Risks Due to Soil Erosion & Its Control
road
4. Social Welfare Activity
Maintenance of existing toilets and construction of new toilets.
3.0 1.00 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 1.0
Construction of Drinking water tank in consultation with Gram Panchayat
3.0 1.00 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 1.0
Construction of Drinking water tank in Govt. Hospital
3.0 1.00 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 1.0
Awareness through distribution of Sanitary napkin making Through S.H.G. (Women’s Empowerment & Health & hygiene).
3.0 1.00 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 1.0
Health Check up camps. 3.0 1.0 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 1.5
Total 58.00 17.0 10.0 15.0 6.0 10.0 13.5
Mining of Boulder, Gravel and Sand (Minor Mineral) at Rattewali Block/PKL B-10 (Area-45.00 Ha) Village- Rattewali, Tehsil-Barwala, District-Panchkula, Haryana by M/s Tirupati Roadways Final EIA Report Mining will be done as per approved mining plan to prevent such consequences. Mining will proceed along the river in the direction from downstream to upstream in each block. No mining will be done across the rivernalla. Possible Risks Due to Uneven/ Irregular mining of sand Due to uneven/ irregular thickness of the minerals, river bed mining may result in ponds to develop. Proper management of even excavation can overcome this. Mining will be done for ½ meter thick strip at a time in the direction of river, to avoid ponding effect and maintaining the uniform surface. Disturbance of Ground water Level Excavation will be carried out up to a maximum depth of 3 meters from surface of sand deposit and not less than one meter from the water level of the River channel whichever is reached earlier. Possible Risks Due to Fire & Its Control The operation does not anticipate any fire disaster (only use excavators that are diesel based engines on-site for boulder gravel and sand collection). 7.2.2 Measures to Prevent Accidents Due to Trucks and Dumpers
All transportation within the main working should be carried out directly under the supervision and control of the management.
The vehicles will be maintained in good condition and checked thoroughly at least once a month by the competent person authorized for the purpose by the management.
Road signs will be provided at each and every turning point up to the main road (wherever required).
To avoid danger while reversing the trackless vehicles, especially at the embankment and tipping points, all areas for reversing of trucks/ tippers should as far as possible be made man free.
7.2.3 Other Possible Measures to Avoid Risks/ Disaster Due to River Bed Mining
Collection of minerals/working shall be started from the center towards the bank periphery in ½ meter slice so that the river course could not get affected.
The minerals will be mined out in a uniform way so that the river flow/course shall not get disturbed in its uniformity.
River bank areas, under operation will be protected by avoiding unauthorized gravel excavation along rivers as that may cause instability to the river bank.
7.3 Natural Hazards in the Panchkula district The following are the hazards that have a probability of occurrence in Panchkula, based on the history of their occurrence in the district and their probability:
1. Earthquake 2. Flood 3. Fire/Forest Fire 4. Landslide 5. Accidents 6. Epidemics
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7. Industrial/Chemical Hazard 8. Lightening & Cloud Burst 9. Nuclear Attack 10. Terrorist Attack
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Fig 7.5: Risk assessment
EARTHQUAKE Earthquake Panchkula lies in Seismic Zone IV. This means only one-step less from the highest degree of vulnerability. An earthquake strikes suddenly, without an early warning and may cause huge building or infrastructural damage leading to human or personal loss. Therefore, preventive measures for ensuring safety of buildings, structures, communication facilities, water supply lines, electricity and life are of utmost priority. FLOODS Floods have been a recurrent phenomenon in Haryana from time immemorial. Many parts of the state of Haryana are prone to flooding. The devastating floods hit Haryana many times. In 1977, 1978, 1980,
Mining of Boulder, Gravel and Sand (Minor Mineral) at Rattewali Block/PKL B-10 (Area-45.00 Ha) Village- Rattewali, Tehsil-Barwala, District-Panchkula, Haryana by M/s Tirupati Roadways Final EIA Report 1983, 1988, 1993 and 1995, 1996 floods occurred in Haryana. Floods have been causing extensive damage not only to standing crops but also to lives and cattle. The floods in Haryana can occur because of some natural reasons such as its physiographic situation which makes a depressional saucer shape zone around the Delhi-Rohtak-Hisar-Sirsa axis and it has a poor natural drainage system and sometimes the heavy precipitation becomes a major contributing factor in causing flood as such in case of Rohtak flood, 1995. The state receives an average rainfall of about 650 mm. In flood manual of Haryana, there are 102 vulnerable points in Haryana which need special attention during the monsoon. History of Flood in Panchkula History of Flood in the district Panchkula has already been given in Chapter-2. Landslide Morni block and the Kalka Sub-division are the only two hilly regions in entire Haryana. Morni counts as the only hill station that Haryana has. The topography of northern Panchkula is sub-mountainous with steep natural slope and the rivers originating from the hills passes downstream. This causes the soil to run off which is a big cause for landslides in hilly areas that are in close proximity to river flow. 7.4 Occupational Health and Safety in River Bed Mining Occupational health and safety (OHS) is a cross disciplinary area concerned with protecting the safety, health and welfare of people engaged in work or employment. DGFASLI (Directorate General Factory Advice and Labour Institutes) working under the Ministry of Labor provides assistance to the State enforcing agencies, training and educating them in the field of occupational health and safety in the industries.
A. Occupational Health Pre Placement and Periodical Health Status
Pre /post-employment checkup will be carried out and following test will be conducted:
Hematological Test
Biochemical Test
Urine
E CG
Spirometer
Audiometry Color Vision
Health Review System
Medical Fitness From FMO
Medical Record of Each Employee will be maintained and updated with finding B. Frequency of Medical Examination
For Mines Employee= Once in three Years
For Technical and non-Technical=Once in 6 Months C. Personal Protective Devices and Measures
Mask for prevention of dust
Ear Muff
Safety Helmets
Safety Belts
Leather Hand Gloves
Safety Shoes/Gum boots D. Anticipated Occupational & Safety Hazards
Musculoskeletal disorder
Noise Induced Hearing Losses
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The Health impact due to diesel particulates from emission of diesel operated vehicles and equipment
Physical Activity
Silicosis due to sand/Bajri mining
Dehydration
Skin Disorder
Dust Exposure 7.4.1 The Occupational Health Surveillance Program: A team of qualified doctors and nurses will visit periodically for health check up of all the workers, team and its record will be maintained properly. 7.4.2 Impact on Human Health This project will have an impact on the human health due to Boulder, Gravel and Sand, increased dust, creation of breeding grounds for disease vectors, population influx which might introduce new diseases in the area, and inadequate sanitation facilities may result in severe health Impact. 7.4.3 Implementation of Occupational Health and Safety Measures Occupational Health & Safety measures result in improving the conditions under which workers are employed and work. It improves not only their physical efficiency, but also provides protection to their life and limb. Management will consider the following safety measures:
Safety clauses in contract order
Dedicated safety team
Inspection and maintenance of equipment’s and accessories
Pre placement and periodic health check up
Removal of unsafe conditions and prevention of unsafe acts
Detailed analysis of each and every incident
To provide standard PPEs and ensure its uses for mining safety
Periodic inspection by internal and external safety experts
Celebrations of various safety events for awareness
Medical facilities & first aid boxes will be established in the mine premises.
Health Awareness Programs and camps will be organized
The mine workers will be provided all necessary PPE, especially dust masks for their safeguard from dust, Ear Plugs/Ear Muffs for noise, boots etc. and measures for other hazards.
Under initial vocational training, the workers will be given training related to all safety and health aspects.
7.5Conclusion River Bed Mining does not involve a hazardous process with no risk related to Fire and Explosion. HIRA shows no major Impact and can be mitigated with proper maintenance and use of PPE to avoid likely accidental scenario. 7.6ANNUAL REPLENISHMENT OF MINERAL District survey report was prepared by officer of District Administration Panchkula i.e Deputy Commissioner, Forest Officer, Executive Engineer water service division , SDO Pollution Control Board Panchkula, Mining Officer, Duly certified District Survey Report was reviewed by Director of Mines and Geology Haryana Government and same was submitted to Deputy Commissioner Panchkula vide memo
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In view of District Survey Report in para no. 8.3 it is stated that the mineral removed from the riverbed are get replenished after every rainy season with mineral brought along with water from hilly areas. The mineral reserves for mining on replenishment remain almost same every year after rainy season.
The proposed project is on Dudhgarh river as this is a seasonal river which is being replenished especially during the monsoon as per the ToR study of replenishment is required for this project. As per Expert appraisal committee of MoEF&CC New Delhi, GOI meeting dated October 24-25, 2016 (Attached as Annexure-XIII-A).It was decided that this study can be submitted within 2 yr from the date of Environment clearance because it requires actual data for replenishment. In view of EAC, MoEF&CC New Delhi, GOI the detailed replenishment study shall be submitted within 02 years after grant of EC. DSR report is attached as Annexure-XIII-B. *Note: - The Replenishment Study is enclosed as Annexure -
**Note: - Traffic Study TRAFFIC STUDY A traffic study is an investigation to evaluate a transportation system. The study is a means of identifying and documenting any deficiencies or improvements both- operational and physical - necessary to accommodate current or projected traffic volumes. Traffic impact study can be used to help evaluate whether the development is appropriate for a site and what type of transportation improvements may be necessary. It will help:-
To establish the existing trips/ day without the project activity; To understand the increment on the traffic load due to the project activity; To know the existing road will sustain or not after the commission of the project.
INDIAN ROAD CONGRESS (IRC) GUIDELINES Factors for conversion of different type of vehicle into equivalent passenger car unit (PCU) based on their relative interference value as per Indian Road Congress Guidelines i.e. IRC 64: 1990 & IRC 106: 1990 (Table 7.12) is given below:-
Recommended PCU Factors for Various Types of Vehicles on Road
Vehicle Type Rural Road Urban Road
Equivalency factor for PCU
Equivalent PCU factors percentage composition of vehicle type in traffic stream
5% 10% and above
Fast Vehicle
Motor Scooter (Two wheelers)
0.50 0.50 0.75
Passenger Car, Pickup Van 1.0 1.0 1.0
Auto Rickshaw 1.0 1.2 2.0
Agricultural Tractor, Light Commercial Vehicle
1.5 1.4 3.7
Bus or Trucks 3.0 2.2 5.0
Truck Trailer, Agricultural Tractor – Trailer
4.5 4.0 -
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Slow Moving Vehicles
Cycle 0.50 0.4 0.5
Cycle Rickshaw 2.0 0.5 2.0
Hand Cart 3.0 2.0 3.0
Horse Drawn Vehicle 4.0 1.5 2.0
Bullock Cart 8.0 - --
*Source: - IRC 64-1990 & IRC 106-1990 Level of Service (LOS) Capacity standards are fixed normally in relation to the Level of Service (LOS) adopted for design. Six levels of service are recognized commonly designated from A to F. Considering the need for smooth traffic flow; it is recommended that normally LOS-C be adopted for design of urban roads. At this level volume of traffic will be around 0.70 times the maximum capacity. Capacity or Design Service volume is the maximum hourly volume at which vehicle can reasonably be expected to transfers a point or uniform section of a lane or road way during a given time period. As per IRC 64: 1990 guidelines, ratio of existing volume of PCU on roads (V) and its capacity (C) with corresponding level of services (LOS) and their performance is given below:- Table 7.13: Referenced V/C Ratio for Level of Service and Performance of the Road
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) TRAFFIC ANALYSIS AS PER IRC GUIDELINES Traffic analysis is carried out by understanding the existing carrying capacity of the roads near to the project site and the connecting main roads in the area. Then depending on the capacity of the mine, the number of trucks that will be added to the present scenario will be compared to the carrying capacity. The roads connect from the mine site to NH-73. These roads are wide enough to facilitate easy and smooth movement of heavy duty trucks. During mining operation, there are 28-29 trucks per hour will be deployed from the mine site. Detail of truck capacity, no. of trucks and working hours are given below:-
Table 7.14: Working Details
Total Capacity of Mine 19,00,000 TPA
Lease Area 45.0 Ha
No. of Working Days 268 days
Truck Capacity 25 Tonnes
No. of Trucks Deployed/ Day 25 trucks approx
Working Hours per Day 10 hours
No. of Trucks Deployed/Hr 28-29 trucks
Traffic Scenario In Nearby Project Site River bed mining will be carried out in Villages – Rattewali, Tehsil – Barwala, District - Panchkula. Mined out Bajri/ Sand will be dispatched to the destination places via village road which finally met to the MDR
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Traffic Scenario and LOS
Road Existing Proposed
Vol. in PCU’s/ hr (V)
Capacity in PCU’s/ hr (C)
Modified V/C ratio
LOS Vol. in PCU’s/hr (V)
Capacity in PCU’s/ hr (C)
Modified V/C ratio
LOS
Village Road/ MDR 65 250 0.26 B 94 250 0.38 B
National Highway-73
150 625 0.24 B 179 625 0.29 B
From the above analysis, it can be concluded that existing the V/C ratio is 0.26 and 0.24 for village road/ MDR and National Highway 73 respectively. So, the Level of Service is B for i.e. village road/ MDR and National Highway 73 which is ‘very good’ as per classification. After commencement of production V/C ratio is found to be 0.38 and 0.29 for village road/ MDR and National Highway respectively. So, the Level of Service is B for village road/ MDR and National Highway 73 which is ‘very good, as per classification. Hence, the load on the carrying capacity of the concerned roads is not likely to have any significant adverse impact due to proposed project. TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT The movement of trucks at the mine site will be regulated as per the traffic rules framed and given below:- Driver of the truck will park the vehicle at the ear marked site and report at the site office
/security check post. After submission of documents, checking, making entries driver will be given a TOKEN and
directed to report for loading to a particular block/ equipment. After the TOKEN is checked and verified, truck will be loaded and allowed to move out. After reaching the truck terminal driver will park the vehicle and report back to the site office/
check post. Permit as per rules will be given which will be again checked at the security check post before
the vehicle moves out of the terminal premises. Only R.T.O. passed vehicle will be allowed for loading and up to the permissible limit. An engineer or supervisor will check the vehicle for brakes and its general condition. No gate pass will be given to the vehicle to move out unless covered with tarpaulin.
7.6 SUMMARY Risk assessments will help mine operators to identify high, medium and low risk levels. This is a requirement of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000. Risk assessments will help to priorities the risks and provide information on the need to safely control the risks. In this way, mine owners and operators will be able to implement safety improvements. Mining and allied activities are associated with several potential hazards to both the employees and the public at large. A worker in a mine will be able to work under conditions, which are adequately safe and healthy. At the same time the environmental conditions also will not impair his working efficiency. This is possible only when there is adequate safety in mines. Hence mine safety is one of the most essential aspects of any working mine. This mining project has positive impact on social and economic wellbeing of the community because this
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CHAPTER-8
PROJECT BENEFITS 8.0 GENERAL The execution of the project brings overall improvement in the locality, neighborhood and the State by bringing upto industry, roads, infrastructure sectors and employment generationat local level. Hence it will be helpful for the economic growth and support to enhance quality of life through employment. 8.1 PHYSICAL BENEFITS Following physical infrastructure facilities will be improved in the adjoining areasby the proposed project:
a. Road Transport:Construction of approach road and maintenance of existing transportation facility will be done for the proposed project.There is separate provision of budget has been mentioned under the EMP head in chapter 10.
b. Market:By improving the economic status of local habitants through employments will attract market to develop their facilities and services near to the project site it’s a part of indirect employment which will be developed due to the proposed project.
c. Infrastructure:proposed project will provide the raw material for the infrastructure development like road, building etc.
d. Enhancement of Green Cover: As per the MoEF guideline any development activity should create green cover in proportion to the project area (33% green belt). The proposed project is for riverbed mining having 45.00 ha mine lease area, as per the guideline around 14.85 ha area will be under green cover but in case of riverbed mining equal amount of area outside the riverbed will be proposed under green cover. In this EIA/EMP report total 22,300 no of trees is proposed for plantation in the community land, school buildings, and administrative building for such plantation there is Rs.27.00 lakhs budget for next five years has been proposed under the EMP head. Note: The proposed project is for riverbed mining having 45.00 ha mine lease area, as per the guideline around 20.97 ha area will be under green cover but in case of riverbed mining equal amount of area outside the riverbed will be proposed under green cover. In this EIA/EMP report total 31,455 no of trees is proposed for plantation in the community land, school buildings, and administrative building for such plantation there is Rs.38.05 lakhs budget for next seven years has been proposed under the EMP head.
e. Local Employment: This project will enhance the opportunities of employment for the local villagers due to which their economic status will become better. Around 69 direct employment (as per mining plan) will be generated and several other indirect employments will be developed.
8.2 SOCIAL BENEFITS The mining activity in the region will have positive impact on the social economic condition by way of providing employment to the local in-habitants. The project proponent is committed to provide following services to nearby community in the form of environmental social commitment (ESC). The separate annual budget has been proposed in the chapter 10 of this EIA/EMP report.
A detailed program for socio economic development under ESC activities isproposed as follows:
i) Provision of Sanitations (Toilets) and drinking water facility at Village Rattewali Ganeshpur and tibbi.
ii) Provide the Health checkup camps at mine site and nearby villages viz. Rattewali, Ganeshpur and Tibbi.
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8.2.1 Environmental and social responsibility
The project proponent is conscious of its social responsibility and as any good corporate citizen; it is proposed to undertake the need specific proposed ESR activities in the surrounding areas of the mine. The mining operations will provide employment to 69 people. The project proponent has proposed to incur budget of Rs.21.00 Lakhs for ESC activities and discussed in chapter 10. 8.3 ECOLOGICAL BENEFITS Green belt is erected not from biodiversity conservation point of view but is basically developed as a screen to check the spread of dust pollution.It is proposed to plant 22300 Nos.of native species along with some fruit bearing and medicinal trees during the plan period and a budget of Rs. 27.00 Lakhs for five year plantation is given in EMP. Note: Green belt is erected not from biodiversity conservation point of view but is basically developed as a screen to check the spread of dust pollution. It is proposed to plant 31,455 Nos. of native species along with some fruit bearing and medicinal trees during the plan period and a budget of Rs. 38.05 Lakhs for five year plantation is given in EMP.
8.4 SUMMARY The management will recruit the semi-skilled and 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. A suitable combination of trees that can grow fast and also have good leaf cover will be adopted to develop the green belt. It is proposed to plant 22,300 no’s (31,455 Nos.) of local tree species along with some fruit bearing and medicinal trees proposed for next 5 years. The project proponent has proposed a budget of Rs. 21.00 Lakhs per annum for ESC Activities and Rs. 1, 17, 25,000/-to the Mines and Minerals Development, Restoration and Rehabilitation Fund for the protection of the environment in the nearby surrounding area.
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ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS
9.0 PROJECT COST Project cost for the proposed Sand Mining project “Rattewali Block/PKL B10” over an area of 45.00 Ha. falling in Village-Rattewali, Tehsil-Barwala, District-Panchkula (Haryana) is Rs. 7.0 Crores.
Table 9.1: Project Cost and Benefit*
Major Heads Total
Production Capacity 19,00,000 Ton per annum
Production Cost of Mineral Rs 112.50/- Per Ton
Sale Value of Mineral Rs 116.50/- Per Ton
Profit Rs.4.00 per Ton
Estimated Profit per Annum 76,00,000/- Per Annum approx.
*Note: - Revised.
Particulars : Amount (In Rs.)
Production Capacity : 38,60,000 TPA
Production Cost : 228.26/- Per Tonne
Sale Value : 250.00/- Per Tonne
Profit : 21.74/- Per Tonne
9.1 ENVIRONMENT COST ANALYSIS AND PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION
The Environment cost for proposed mining including Environmental Management Plan, Environmental and Social Responsibility & Occupational Health and Safety, which is estimated as Rs. 61.50 Lakhs per annum. The details of estimated cost is given in below Table.
Table 9.2: Environmental Cost Analysis
S. No. Major Heads Expenses per annum (Lakhs)
1. Environmental Management Plan Rs. 30.50. Lakhs
2. Environment Social Commitment Rs. 21.00 Lakhs
3. Occupational Health and Safety Rs. 10.00 Lakhs
Total Rs. 61.50 Lakhs
The estimated cost of the project and its financial viability has been worked out on the basis of assumption. From the above financial analysis, it is clear that the proposed mining project is financially and technically viable. The estimated profit will be Rs. 14, 50,000 per annum (76, 00,000- 61, 50,000).
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CHAPTER-10
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 10.0 INTRODUCTION 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 environmental management must be integrated into the process of mine planning so that ecological balance of the area is maintained and adverse effects are minimized. An Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is a site specific plan developed to ensure that the project is implemented in an environmentally sustainable manner. An effective EMP ensures the application of best practice environment management to a project. The purpose of an EMP is to:
i. Assists proponent in the preparation of an effective and user friendly EMP. ii. Improve the contribution that an EMP can make to the effectiveness of the environmental
management process. iii. Ensure a minimum standard and consistent approach to the preparation of EMP’s. iv. Ensure that the commitments made as part of the project’s EIA are implemented throughout
the project life. v. Ensure that environment management details is captured and documented at all stages of
the project.
The design of EMP for operational phase has been aimed to achieve the following objectives: i. To ensure adoption of state of art technological environmental control measures and
implementing them satisfactorily. ii. Effectiveness of mitigation measures in mitigation of impacts.
iii. Description of monitoring program of the surrounding environment. iv. Institution arrangements to monitor effectively and take suitable corrective steps for
implementation of proper EMP. v. An Environmental Management Cell (EMC) should be set up to take care of all environment
aspects and to maintain environmental quality in the project area.
The detailed hierarchy and responsibilities of Environment Management Cell is discussed in Chapter6.
Figure-10.1: Flow Chart of EMP
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10.1 LAND USE PATTERN River bed mining can lead to river bank erosion and sedimentation arising from changes in hydrology due to alteration in water depths and river bed morphology. Boulder gravel and Sand in lowland river landforms are biologically important and an economic asset. Keeping this in mind, the following management plans are suggested:
i. There will be no mining near the banks. This is to protect the bank erosion and river migration. ii. Proper wide benches in the mining area will be created to prevent any erosion.
iii. Slopes of the sides in mine will be at least 45° to prevent any erosion. 10.2 AIR ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT Mitigation 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&CC and in cases of non-compliance, appropriate mitigation 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. 10.2.1 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. 10.2.2 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 and grading of haul roads to clear accumulation of loose material.
iv) Air quality will be regularly monitored both in the core zone and the buffer zone.
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c) Plantation work carried out In order to reduce air pollution in the surroundings, green belt will be developed on both side of mine approach road and nearby villages.
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.
10.3 NOISE AND VIBRATION 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&CC. 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 65 dbA. 10.3.1 Noise Abatement and Control
i. Proper maintenance of all machines is being carried out, which help in reducing generation of noise during operations.
ii. No other equipments accept the Transportation vehicles and Excavator and Loaders (as and when required) for loading is allowed.
iii. Noise generated by these equipments is intermittent and does not cause much adverse impact.
iv. Periodical monitoring of noise will be done to adopt corrective actions wherever needed.
v. Plantation will be taken up along the approach roads. The plantation minimizes propagation of noise and also arrests dust.
10.4 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. 10.4.1 Surface and Ground Water Management
i. Mining will neither intersect the ground water table of the area. So not at all disturbing water environment.
ii. The mining does not have any impact on topography and natural drainage of surrounding area. iii. Rain water harvesting pits will be proposed on the mining site.
10.4.2 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. 10.4.3 Water Conservation The project do not consume any process water except for drinking, dust suppression and plantation. Plantation is proposed, which will increase the water holding capacity and help in recharging of ground water. Artificial rainwater harvesting will be proposed for the present project and the budget for the same is given under EMP head. 10.5 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT Waste management is an important facet of environment management. Thus, solid waste management is important from both aesthetics and environment viewpoints.
i. Generated food waste or any other domestic waste will be collected in dustbins and will be properly disposed off.
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ii. There are no toxic elements present in the mineral which may contaminate the soil or river
water. 10.6 GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT The proposed green belt in the lease area is to be developed taking into consideration the availability of area as the efficiency of green belt in pollution control mainly depends on tree species, its width, distance from pollution sources, side of the habitat from working place and tree height. The proposed green belt has been designed to control PM10, gaseous pollutants, noise, surface run off and soil erosion etc. While considering the above aspects due care will be taken for selecting the suitable characteristics plant species such as fast growing, locally suitable plant species, resistant to specific pollutant and those which would maintain the regional ecological balance, soil and hydrological conditions. 10.6.1 Plan for Link road and haulage road This mining site is located near Rattewali village district Panchkula. Two haul roads need to be constructed which will connect the mine lease to the mettaled road and total length of haul road will be 2.7 Km which will be construct/maintained by the PP. Its construction cost is Rs. 18.00 Lakh and annual maintenance cost is Rs. 5.00 Lakhs from the EMP budget. A map (Figure-10.2) is also enclosed showing the existing network of road and the proposed motorable road. Under the afforestation plan, plantation in nearby villages and connecting roads will be done. The implementation for development of greenbelt will be of paramount importance as it will not only add up as an aesthetic feature but will also act as a pollution sink. The species to be grown in the areas will be dust tolerant and fast growing species so that a permanent greenbelt is created. Plantation in the barrier zone and roads is necessary as these areas will contain fine particulates resulting from mining operation and vehicle movement Plantation will also be carried out as social forestry program in village, school and the areas allocated by the Panchayat/State authorities. Native plants like Neem, Peepal, 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 22,300Nosof native species along with some fruit bearing and medicinal trees. The greenbelt development program is given in Table 10.1.
Table 10.1: Plan for Afforestation
Year Saplings to be planted
Survival (@ 70%) Species Place of Plantation
1st 5900 4425 Neem, Peepal, Ber, Shisham, Sirish, and other local tree species as per DFO Panchkula.
Along the motorable road
Plantation in nearby Village. Plantatioin in schools, panchayat land and in surrounding office & rest shelter and other social forestry program.
2nd 4100 3075 3rd 4100 3075 4th 4100 3075 5th 4100 3075
Total 22300 16725
Guidelines for plantation: The plant species identified for greenbelt development shall be planted using pitting technique. The pit size will be either 45 cm x 45 cm x 45 cm or 60 cm x 60 cm x 60 cm. bigger pit size will be considered at marginal and poor quality soil. Soil used for filling the pit should be mixed with well decomposed farm yard manure or sewage sludge at the rate of 2.5 kg (on dry weight basis) and 3.6 kg (on dry weight basis) for 45cm x 45 cm x 45 cm and 60 cm x 60 cm x 60 cm size pits respectively. The filling of soil should be completed at least 5-10 days before actual plantation. Healthy sapling of identified species should be planted in each pit with the commencement of monsoon. Provision for regular and liberal watering during the summer period during the commissioning stage of the plant will be arranged from the local available resources. The authorities responsible for plantation will also make adequate measures for the protection of the
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saplings. While making choices of plant species for cultivation in green belt, weight age has been given to the natural native species, bio climatic condition, plants which can be grown as per normal horticultural practices. Plant species identified for greenbelt development, considering the bio-climatic and soil condition. Selection of Plants for Greenbelts The main limitation for plants to function as scavenger of pollutants are, plant’s interaction to air pollutants, sensitivity to pollutants, climatic conditions and soil characteristics. While making choice of plants species for cultivation in green belts, due consideration has to be given to the natural factor of bio-climate. Xerophytes plants are not necessarily good for greenbelts; they with their sunken stomata can withstand pollution by avoidance but are poor absorber of pollutants. Character of plants mainly considered for affecting absorption of pollutant gases and removal of dust particle are as follows. For absorption of gases:
Tolerance towards pollutants in question, at concentration, that are not too high to be instantaneously lethal
Longer duration of foliage
Freely exposed foliage
Adequate height of crown
Openness of foliage in canopy
Big leaves (long and broad laminar surface)
Large number of stomatal apertures For Removal of Suspended Particular matter:
Height and spread of crown.
Leaves supported on firm petiole
Abundance of surface on bark and foliage
Roughness of bark
Abundance of axillaries hairs
Hairs or scales on laminar surface
Protected Stomata
Objective of Plan: The main purpose of this plan is to develop greenbelt and landscape at project site so that following specific purpose is met with after completion of the project:
a. General pollution abatement. b. Air pollution attenuation. c. Dust absorption.
As envisaged in the National Forest Policy 1988 that one third of the total area should be under
green cover to maintain ecological balance in the country. It is very difficult target to attain
agricultural state like Haryana but their enormous scope for attaining this target under the
developmental projects where the project is designed as fresh and there is change of land use from
agriculture primarily to other uses.
Therefore, to attain the target as envisaged under State Forest Policy and National Forest Policy, the
provision of green belts/avenue plantations is made under developmental projects. The species
proposed should be long rotation, ornamental, evergreen, hardy, wind firm. The species proposed
should be long rotation, ornamental, evergreen, hardy, wind firm. The species suitable for urban
areas should have capacity to combat pollution.
The detail of the areas proposed under various components is given below:
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1. Plantation along the Haul Road starting from core area to mottled road= 2700m 2. Total no. of plants to be planted: 22300Nos.
Table-10.2 List of Species for Greenbelt Development
S.No. Scientific Name Common Name Type Effective in Control
1. Azadirachtaindica Neem Tree Dust, air pollution, noise pollution
2. Prosopis cineraria Khejari Tree Air Pollution
3. Zizyphusmauratiana Beri Tree Air Pollution, noise pollution
4. Acacia nilotica Kikar Tree Air Pollution, noise pollution
5 Delbergiasissoo Shisham Tree Air Pollution, noise pollution
6. Ficusreligiosa Pipal Tree Air Pollution, noise pollution
7. Ficusbengalensis Bargad Tree Air Pollution, noise pollution
8. Ficusglomerata Gullar Tree Air Pollution, noise pollution
9. Meliaazedarch Bakain Tree Air Pollution, noise pollution
10. Syzygiumcumini Jamun Tree Air Pollution, noise pollution
Table 10.3: Budgetary outlets of greenbelt development for five years
S. No. Year No. of plants Budget (Rs. in Lakhs)
1. I 5900 7.00
2. II 4100 5.00
3. III 4100 5.00
4. IV 4100 5.00
5. V 4100 5.00
Total 22300
27.00
Total budget for project=27.00 lakhs for 7 year Calculation of Cost for Green belt Development for five year Plant Rs. 121*22300 = 27,00,000/- (121/- per plant including all expenses like soil workings, Pits, Fencing, Fertilization, Security and vigilance) Plantation program In this mining project we are proposed to plant 22,300 numbers of native species per year along with some fruit bearing and medicinal trees during the plan period. The name of species with their importance is given in the Table no-10.2.
Mine Lease Area (Ha.) 45.00
33% Plantation area (Ha.) 15.00
Total No of plants @ 1500/ha 22,300
Life of Mine (Yrs.) 7 yr
Total Length of Road for Plantation (m) 2700
Plantation on both side of the road (3mt spacing) (2700 m* 2)/3m
= 1800 plants
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Total plantation on Village, School and Gram Panchayat area and
on the river bank 22,300- 1800 = 20500
Total no of plant 22,300 Note: Revised Greenbelt Development Plan Action plan for Green belt Development is given below:-
Year Approach Road /
Village Road
Schools Public Health
Centers
Panchayat
Bhawans
Community
Centers
Total
I 3225 1635 1635 1635 1635 9765
II 1680 750 750 750 750 4678
III 825 375 375 375 375 2325
IV 1080 900 900 900 900 4680
V 1500 420 420 420 420 3180
VI 1545 750 750 750 750 4545
VII 780 375 375 375 375 2280
Total 31,455
Detail of the lease area proposed under various component
1 Mine lease area 45.00 Ha
2 (1% of village area) 20.97 Ha
3 Life of Mine 7 Years
4 Total Number of Plant to be planted@ 1500 plant/ ha 31455 Nos.
5 Plantation along the haul road starting from core area to mattled Road 2700 m2
(2700 *2 = 5400 m2)
6 Plantation on both side of Approach road will be done in (I year) 9765 Nos.
7 Plantation on other side i.e. Village Panchayat, Government Schools, Hospitals, Community Centre,
villages road and if possible than both side of river bank
Year wise Plantation programme in villages
Locations
Year. Name of
Villages
Village
Area
(in ha)
1% of the
village
area
(in ha)
Approach
Road /
Village Road
(in ha) &
(No. of
plants)
School Public
Health
Center
Panchayat
Bhawan
Community
Center
Total
Number
of Plants
Density
I Rattewali 486.00 4.86 1.5
(2250)
0.84
(1260)
0.84
(1260)
0.84
(1260)
0.84
(1260)
7290 1500
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Ganeshpur 165.95 1.65 0.65
(975)
0.25
(375)
0.25
(375)
0.25
(375)
0.25
(375)
2475 1500
II Bharoli 125.49 1.25 0.25
(375)
0.25
(375)
0.25
(375)
0.25
(375)
0.25
(375)
1875
1500
Amrala 187.66 1.87 0.87
(1305)
0.25
(375)
0.25
(375)
0.25
(375)
0.25
(375)
2805 1500
III Alipur 155.36 1.55 0.55
(825)
0.25
(375)
0.25
(375)
0.25
(375)
0.25
(375)
2325 1500
IV Parwala 312.03 3.12 0.72
(1080)
0.6
(900)
0.6
(900)
0.6
(900)
0.6
(900)
4680 1500
V Kambala 212.76 2.12 1.0
(1500)
0.28
(420)
0.28
(420)
0.28
(420)
0.28
(420)
3180 1500
VI Taparian 303.18 3.03 1.03
(1545)
0.5
(750)
0.5
(750)
0.5
(750)
0.5
(750)
4545 1500
VII Kanauli 152.13 1.52 0.52
(780)
0.25
(375)
0.25
(375)
0.25
(375)
0.25
(375)
2280 1500
20.97 31455
Total 31,455
CC = Community Centre PHC = Public Health Centre PB = Panchayat Bhawan AP = Approach Road SC = School
Suggested Plant Species with Characters
S. No. Local Name Species Name Species Characters
1. Desi Babul Acacia nilotica WT, ST
2. Shiris Albizzia lebbek WT
3. Amrood Annona squamosa. CT, FT, ST
4. Neem Azadirachta indica CT, MT
5. Sisam Dalbergia sissoo WT, ST
6. Karanj Pongamia pinnata MT, CT
7. Ambla Emblica officinalis CT, ST, FT
8. Bad or Vad Ficus bengalensis CT, LT, FT
9. Pipal Ficus religiosa CT, LT, FT
10. Churel Holoptelea integrifolia WT, LT
11. Aam Mangifera indica CT, LT, FT
12. Jungal Jalebi Pithecellobium dulce CT, MT
13. Jamun Syzygium cumini WT, FT
14. Emli Tamarindus indica CT,MT, FT
15. Arjun Terminalia arjuna WT, LT
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Species Characters:
SH=Shrub; WT sp= Wild Tree species; CT sp= Common Tree species; FT = Fruit Tree;
ST = Small Tree; LT = Large Tree and MT = Medium Tree.
List of Plant Species to Control Dust (Particulate matter) around the Project area
S. No. Common &
Local Name
Scientific Name % of DC Location
1. Amrood Annona squamosa 12.09
Both side of motrable Roads
connecting mine lease & village
road
Public places i.e. Government
schools, Government hospitals,
health centre, Village Panchayat
and community centers
2. Aam Magifera indica 12.25
3. Peeli Kaner Thevetia peruviana (sh) 12.56
4. Gurhal, Jasund Hibiscus rosa- sinensis(Sh) 21.09
5. Peepal Ficus religiosa 12.94
6. Jamun Syzygium cumini 14.39
7. Shesham Delbergia sissoo 17.02
8. Gulmohar Delonix regia 18.05
9. Sahajan Moringa olieifera 18.79
10. Bel Aegle marmelos 18.9
11. Jungle Jalebi Pithecolobium dule 19.21
12. Amaltas Cassia fistula 23.03
13. Palas, Dhak Butea monosperma 24.44
14. Neem Azardirachta indica 25.54
15. Ashoka Polyalthia longifolia 29.84
16. Desi Badam Terminalia catappa 30.12
17. Arjun Terminalia arjuna 30.54
Sh- shrub, St – Straggler. %DC – Percent of Dust Control efficiency
List of plant species to control Noise pollution and absorb gas (SO2 Emission)
S. No. Scientific Name Common &
Local Name
Performance Location
CN OGE
1. Aegle marmelos Bel *
Roads crossing villages, Public
places i.e. schools, hospitals,
health centre and community
centers
2. Azardirachta indica Neem * +
3. Butea monosperma Palas *
4. Diospyros melanoxylon Tendu *
5. Ficus bengalensis Banyan, Vad *
6. Ficus religiosa Peepal * +
7. Polyalthia longifolia Ashoka * +
8. Terminalia catappa Desi Badam *
9. Terminalia arjuna Arjun * +
* CN –Control Noise level, OGE – Absorb Gas emission (+ So2)
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Budget for Greenbelt Plantation
Particulars No of plants Budget Rs in Lacs
Capital cost @121/ plant (The budget includes
cost of digging of pits, fertilizers, saplings and
maintenance).
9765 1181565
4678 566038
2325 281325
4680 566280
3180 384780
4545 549945
2280 275880
Total Rs. 38,05,813
Recurring Cost (25%) Rs.9,51,453
Plantation Techniques
The Plant species identified for greenbelt development shall be planted using pitting technique. The
pit size will be either 45 cm x 45 cm x 45 cm or 60 cm x 60 cm x 60 cm bigger pit size will be
considered at marginal and poor quality of soil. Soil used for filling the pit should be mixed with well
decomposed farm yard manure or sewage sludge at the rate of 2.5 kg (on dry weight basis( and 3.6
kg (on dry weight basis) for 45 cm x 45 cm x 45 cm and 60 cm x 60 cm x 60 cm pit sizes respectively.
The filling of soil should be completed at least 5-10 days before actual plantation. Healthy saplings of
identified species should be planted in each pit with the commencement of monsoon. Provision for
regular and liberal watering during the summer period during the commission stage of the plant will
be arranged from the local available resources. The authorities responsible for plantation will also
make adequate measure for the protection of the saplings.
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10.7 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT 10.7.1 Management Plan for Socio-Economic Environment
i. In general, socio-economic environment will have positive impact due to the mining project in the area.
ii. The deployed laborers will be from nearby villages only as these people are mainly dependent upon such mining activities.
iii. In order to further improve the socio-economic conditions of the area, the management will contributefor development works in consultation with local bodies.
The lessee has already allocated Rs21.00 Lakhs(As per demand)for Socio-Economic Measures. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT (ESC) Proposed ESC Activities - Apart from the various environmental protection measures, the project proponent is conscious of its social responsibility and as any good corporate citizen, it is proposed to undertake the following works in the surrounding areas of the mine.
Community Health Improvement activities such as periodically medical checkup camps, blood donation camps and health awareness camps for child and mother care, health and hygiene practices shall be implemented.
Afforestation programs will involve the activities such as greenbelt development, plantation of trees in villages’ road side and development of nursery for maintaining the greenery of the area and preventing pollution.M/s Tirupati Roadways proposed to incur approx. Rs. 21.00 Lakhs per annum towards Environmental and Social Commitment given below in Table.
Table 10.4: Budget for Environmental and Social Responsibility
S.No. Description Budget (Lakhs)
1. Sanitations (Toilets) and drinking water facility at Village Rattewali 5.00
2. Sanitations(Toilets) and drinking water facility at Village Ganeshpur 5.00
3. Sanitations(Toilets) and drinking water facility at Village Tibbi 5.00
4. Health checkup camps at mine site and nearby villages (Rattewali, Ganeshpur, &Tibbi)
6.00
Total 21.00
Table-10.5: Budget for Environmental and Social Commitment*
S. No. Activity
Annual Cost
(Lakhs) Timeline
1. a. Sanitations(Bio-toilets) 50 % of annual budget i.e. 7.5 Lakhs Rs. Will be utilized for
installation of 18 toilets (6 bio-toilets in each village)@ 40,000 Rupees / toilet.
b. drinking water facility 2.50 Lakhs rupees will be provided in each village for
establishment of drinking water facilities with consultation of local administration. Same activity and budget will be utilized in all 3 villages near to mine lease area. *same activity will be extended in other villages in the successive years of mining.
7.5
7.5
Target will be achieved within first year of mining activity started.
6. Health checkup camps One day health checkup camp in every 6 month will be proposed in nearby villages and proposed annual budget Rs. 5.00 Lakhs will be utilized in these 6 health checkup camps.
6.0 Total 6 one day health checkup camp will be conducted every year
Total 21.00
It is expected that this will improve the socio-economic status of the people and at the same time the popularity of the project proponent will enhance. The local community in the study area desired
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that the project proponent should take up the following development initiatives for the betterment of the local people.
a) Health camps in project village b) Drinking water facilities school and nearby villages. c) Training camps for skill development
For each activity the funds to be earmarked by the proponent will be decided after discussion with the local authority and the beneficiaries. It has been planned to undertake a concurrent evaluation of the activities to be taken up under the ESR program. *Note:- The revised CER is as given below:
CORPORATE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY (CER)
1. The total capital cost laid done is Rs. 45.0 Lacs, Spreed in VII. annual recurring cost of
Rs. 21.0 Lacs will be incurred for Corporate Environmental Responsibility. The Sub
stent Corporate Responsibility following measures along with budget provision (Table
7.16) is estimated for improving the conditions of persons in and around the project
area:-
Table 7.16: CER Activities
S. N
o.
Activity Action Undertaken Cost
(Rs.
In
Lacs)/
Year
Capital Investment Year wise (Rs. In Lacs)
Rec
urri
ng
(Rs.
In
Lac
s)/ Y
ear
Capit
al
I Y
ear
II Y
ear
III
Yea
r
IV Y
ear
V Y
ear
VI
Yea
r
VII
Yea
r
1. Infrastructure
work for
education
All the activity implements are proposed Four Village.
Village Name
1. Rajkiya Vidhyalya, Tibbi. Distance 1.60 Km, NNW
2. Rajkiya Vidhyalya, Rattewali. Distance 0.6 Km, SSW.
3. Rajkiya Vidhyalya , Parwala . Distance 1.97 Km, SE
4. Rajkiya Vidhyalya , Shamtu . Distance 2.05 Km, SSW
New Classroom Construction
proposed for Government School.
Total No. of New Classroom – 8
Construction cost in each school for
two classroom Rs.90,000/-
7.20 1.80 Nil 1.80 Nil 1.80 1.80 Nil 2.5
Construction of new toilet for
Students in Government primary
and secondary school.
Eight Public toilet (04 Male & 04
Female)
Total No. of toilet – 16
Toilet 16 Number @Rs.17,500/-
2.80 1.40 1.40 Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 1.5
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10.8OCCUPATIONAL 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.
Existing toilet repairs in the nearby
villages other than new construction
including septic tank and soak pit
Total No. of Toilet to be repaired 17
@ Rs.16,470.58 each
2.80 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 2.5
Renovation of Computer Lab in
Secondary Government School.
6 computers with table will be
installed in each School.
6x4 =24 @30,000 each
7.20 1.80 Nil 1.80 Nil 1.80 Nil 1.80 3.5
2. Infrastructure
work for
Drinking
Water/
Sanitation
Drinking water R.O. installation in at
1. Public Health Centre
2. Bus Stand.
At Village
1. Rattewali
2. Shamtu
3. Parwala
4. Tibbi
Total No. of water ATM Machine to
be installed @98000/- each
7.84 3.92 3.92 Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 3.0
3. Medical &
Health
Organize Health check up camps
and Medicine distribution
programme Malnutrition checkup
and free diagnostic Treatment
Programmes to the nearest
habitation of :
Health check-up camp in each
village @ 75000/- village
5xRs.75,000/-
3.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 Nil Nil 1.0
Awareness through distribution of
Sanitary napkin made by S.H.G.
(Women’s Empowerment & Health &
hygiene). Awareness on Personal
Hygiene.
Cost of 1 Packet : 40/- INR
Estimated Beneficiaries : Approx
between 3500 - 6,000/-
Total : 6,000 Beneficiaries
2.9 1.10 Nil 0.60 Nil 0.60 Nil 0.60 1.0
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Occupational Health and Safetyprofessionals in the minerals industry may perform the following tasks:
i. The collection of minor minerals from the Boulder gravel and Sand mine does not cause any occupational ill effects.
ii. 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.
iii. Dust masks will be provided to the workers working in the dust prone areas as additional personal protective equipment.
iv. Awareness program will be conducted about likely occupational health hazards so as to have preventive action in place.
v. Any workers health related problem will be properly addressed. vi. Periodical medical checkup will be conducted.
vii. Promote occupational health and safety within their organization and develop safer and healthier ways of working.
viii. Help supervise the investigation of accidents and unsafe working conditions, study possible causes and recommend remedial action.
ix. Develop and implement training sessions for management, supervisors and workers on health and safety practices and legislation.
x. Coordinate emergency procedures, mine rescues, firefighting and first aid crews. xi. 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.
xii. Project Proponent shall appoint an Occupational Health Specialist for Regular and Periodical medical examination of the workers engaged in the Project and records maintained for silicosis and other occupational diseases.
Table 10.6: Budget for Occupational Health and Safety of the workers (Lakhs)
S. No. Items Capital Cost(in Lakh)
1. Measures to Prevent Accidents during mineral Loading 1.00
2. Measures to Prevent Accidents during minerals Transportation.
1.00
3. Measures to Prevent Accidents due to Trucks/ Dumpers etc. 1.00
4. Measures to Prevent Dangerous Incidents during Inundation/Flooding.
2.00
5. Education awareness and first aid kit 2.00
6. Medical Examination Schedule 3.00
Total 10.00
10.9 COST OF EMP MEASURES Following provisions are proposed to be taken for improving, control and monitoring of environment protection measures.
Table 10.7: Budget for EMP
S. No.
Particulars Capital
Cost (Lakhs)
Recurring cost
(Lakhs)
Total Budget
for 7 year
1 Pollution monitoring – Air, Water, Noise and Soil - 5 35
2 Dust Suppression 20 6 62
3 Plantation will be at Village- Rattewali, near School- Doon Public School and along the Haul road of these villages.
2 5 27
4 Rainwater recharging (outside the project site) 4 0.5 7
5 Haul road and other roads repair and maintenance 18 4 42
6 Pre monsoon and Post Monsoon survey for sedimentation in - 10 30
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the river bed
Total 44 30.5 203 Above mention activities under ESR and EMP will be executed by using following office personals with managing director will also be monitor for proper implementation. The detail of such office personals with their designation and monthly salary are mentioned in Table-10.8.
Table-10.8: Requirement detail of persons for proper implementation of EMP
Designation No. of employ Salary/ month Annual budget/Lakhs
MD/Director Of the company-
Mine owner -
Manager (ehs) 1 23,000 2,76,000
Asst. Manager (Environment) 1 20,000 2,40,000
Environmental Executive 1 20,000 2,40,000
Horticulturist 1 10,000 1, 20,000
Supervisor 1 8,000 96,000
Total 81,000 9,72,000
Above office personal structure has been used as per the Environmental Management Cell mentioned in figure 6.1 of Chapter-6. The annual budget of rupees 9.72 Lakhs will be used as salary which will be provided by the M/s Tirupati Roadways.Total budget scheme for the implementation of EMP during the course of mine lease periods.
Table-10.9: Complete Detail of persons of EMP for life of mine
S. No.
Particulars 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th Total
Budget
1 Pollution monitoring – Air, Water, Noise and Soil
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 35
2 Dust Suppression 26 6 6 6 6 6 6 62
3 Plantation will be at Villages 7 5 5 5 5 -- - 27
4 Rainwater harvesting (outside the lease area)
4 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 7
5 Haul road and other roads repair and Maintenance
18 4 4 4 4 4 4 42
6 Pre-monsoon and post monsoon survey for sedimentation in the river bed
- 10 10 10 30
Total 60 30.5 20.5 30.5 20.5 30.5 20.5 203 As per the above table total Budget of Rs. 203.00 lakh for the implementation of EMP during the life of LOI. 10.10 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R &R) There is no displacement of the population within the project area and adjacent nearby area and the complete lease area is Govt. land. However Social development of village will be considered as per social activities. The resources required for management of these operations will be supervision, raw materials (mainly Boulder gravel and sand available at mines), gates and transport route. 10.10.1 Mines and Minerals Development, Restoration and Rehabilitation Fund As per the point XIV of LoI the lease holder will be deposited 10% of the annual contract money i.e. Rs. 1,17,25,000approx. to the Mines and Minerals Development, Restoration and Rehabilitation Fund. This amount will be spent by lease holder for the protection of environment in the nearby surrounding area. The officers of the State Government Haryana will strictly monitor the compliance
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of lease holder in this regard. Other than this social development of village will be considered as per social activities. The following objectives are intended to be achieved through the aforesaid fund: i. Funding of the restoration or reclamation or rehabilitation works in the sites affected by mining
operations. ii. Provision of common facilities for the benefit of community in and around areas where mining
activities are undertaken. iii. Development of infrastructure facilities for orderly growth of the mining operations and allied
activities e.g. roads, water supply etc. iv. Funding rehabilitation measures along with the environmental safeguards, mineral conservation
and others. In this way this amount will be spent by the lease holder for environmental protection and mineral conservation in the surrounding area of core and buffer zone. 10.11 CONSERVATION PLAN FOR SCHEDULE-I SPECIES Biodiversity conservation plan is developed with the aim to reduce adverse impact on the natural habitat of various wild animals. Day by day issues related to threats to natural terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems arises due to high anthropogenic activities and loss of natural habitat due to climate change. A conservation plan is needed for the conservation of critical habitats of wildlife for endangered and schedule-i species along with their scientific management strategy. During the mining and conservation activities, natural resources (land, biodiversity, forest, animals and humans) are likely to expert tremendous pressure due to various activities in the respective region, while the present management plan will ensure mitigation of such impacts. A separate wildlife conservation plan is proposed for the mining of boulder, gravel and sand (minor mineral) project at Rattewali Block/PKL B-10 over an area of 45.00 ha. In Dudhgarh Riverbed in Tehsil-Barwala and District-Panchkula, Haryana. 10.11.1. Conservation plan for Indian peafowl (peacock) For several centuries, in the West the peacock has been used for giving gardens and parks a graceful look. The ancient Greeks called it the Persian bird, which tells us that the peacock was originally traded between Persia and India. Indian Peafowl (Pavocristatus) is the largest of all pheasants and has been declared as the national bird of India since 1963 due to its flagship value founded on its glorious position in Indian mythology. It is believed to be widely distributed (IUCN Red List) and is fully protected under the Indian Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. In spite of the immense protection and wide distribution, the species is becoming locally extinct from several parts of its former range due to habitat conversion and changes in the cropping pattern, human interference, poaching, and pesticide-related issues. It is likely that some well-developed highly populated urban and industrial areas may not hold peafowl populations with exceptions of few pockets such as university or institutional campuses. CLASSIFICATION Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Galliformes Family: Phasianidae Genus: Pavo Species: cristatus Vernacular name: Mor or Peacock GENERAL DESCRIPTION
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Peacock or Indian peafowl (Pavocristatus) is a familiar and universally known large pheasant. It is the National bird of India. The term “Peacock” is commonly used to refer to birds of both sexes. Technically, males are Peacock, females are peahens and together they are called peafowl. The male has a spectacular glossy green long tail feathers that may be more than 60 percent of the birds total body length. These feathers have blue, golden green and copper colored acelli (eyes). The long tail feathers are used for mating rituals like courtship displays. The feathers are arched into a magnificent shape across the back of the bird and almost touching on both sides. Females do not have these graceful tail feathers. They have the fan like crest with whitish face and throat, chestnut brown crown and hind neck, metallic green upper breast and mantle, white belly and brown back rump and tail. Their primaries are dark brown. HABIT AND HABITAT Peacocks are commonly found in dry areas, Forest areas and near the settlements. The male peacock has enormous tail feathers that fan out behind the peacock and can be nearly two meters in length. The male peacock attracts a female to mate with by showing off his array of elaborate feathers, and when the male peacock feels threatened, he will fan his tail out in order to make himself look bigger and therefore try to intimidate approaching predators. The Indian peacocks are also found in farmland, villages and increasingly more urban areas. The peacock is an omnivorous bird and feeds on insects, plants, seeds, small mammals, reptiles and flowers. Male peacocks are known as mor and female peacocks are known as morni. The male peacock is generallyabout twice the size of the female peacock and even larger when the male peacock is displaying his feathers. The nest is made up of dry sticks, fodder, grass and leaves and is located on the ground, under shrubs. Breeding season between April to September. Indian peacock prefer a mostly solitary and isolated lifestyle. During the breeding season, a male will defend its territory and females will seek them out as mates. After and before of the breeding season, females live alone or with other females in groups of 2 or 4 and males also can live alone or with other males in groups. BEHAVIOR Indian peafowl stay in small flocks (harems) of 1 peacock (male) and 3-5 peahens (females). Peafowl run more than they fly. The only time they fly is when they have to cross a river or
ravine, when trying to escape predators, and to roost up in trees. They forage in the early morning and shortly before sunset. In the morning they will bask on
rock heaps or haystacks. They retreat to the shade and security of the forest for the hottest part of the day.
Peafowl physically interact with each other usually during territorial disputes. They will attack each other with their beaks and claws, chasing and pecking at each other.
Peafowl warn each other when danger approaches with loud, shrieking cries and honks. They also call during mating season.
They usually roost in the same tree every night. They fly to the top branches of dead trees just a little after sunset and leave just before sunrise.
LIFE CYCLE In captivity, birds have been known to live for 20-23 years but it is estimated that they live for only about 15 years in the wild. Males are called peacocks, females are peahens, and the young are known as peachicks.
Table 10.10: Life Cycle of Peafowl (PavoCristatus)
Call Kee-ow, Kee-ow, Ka-an, Ka-an, Kok-kok, Kok-kok, cain-kok Breeding April-September
Nest side On ground in undergrowth (wild), On buildings by semi-feral birds, in villages
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REPRODUCTION Peafowl reach sexual maturity at approximately 2-3 years of age. Indian peafowl males pair with 2 or more females. Courtship displays happen in leks, which are
breeding territories in close proximity to others. Females wander through several territories before choosing a male.
During courtship, the male displays his train by fully fanning and lifting it above his head and performing various body movements. After mating, the male has no other involvement with the female or the chicks.
Nests are a shallow depression dug in the ground concealed in scrub vegetation. Females lay a clutch size of 3-6 eggs. Incubation lasts 28-30 days. About 2 hours after hatching, the chicks are able to move around and follow the mother. They
stay with her for about 9 months.
POPULATION STATUS
In the absence of reliable information and data, it is hard to place the current distribution status and population size of the species; although a conservative ‘guesstimate’ suggests that the population may exceed 100,000. While the species is becoming locally extinct from several parts of its former range due to habitat conversion and changes in the cropping pattern, poaching and pesticide related issues. There is no estimate of the size of surviving populations and the rate of loss from the entire country. CONSERVATION STATUS The Indian peafowl is listed as least concern species in the red list of international union for conservation of nature (Bird Life International, 2008), probably owing to its widespread distribution, occurrence of locally abundant semi-feral populations, and protection from people on religious grounds. In India, it is given the utmost protection by inclusion in the Schedule-I of Wild Life Protection Act in 1972.
Table-10.11: Conservation Status of Peafowl (PavoCristatus)
IUCN Others (Least Concern) Wild Life (P) Act Schedule-I CITES Not Listed
PREDATORS Using their exceptionally keen eyesight and hearing peacocks often warn each other when danger approaches, by way of loud shrieking cries and honks. Normally they run to escape any threat, but will take to the air if necessary. Meanwhile, both Asian species have sharp, powerful spurs on their legs which they can use to protect themselves against lesser predators. Their greatest threat comes from animals like tigers and leopards, which treat them as a prime food source. THREATS The Indian peafowl is under threat from various quarters that include:
The demand for feathers and wild meat, conflict with farmers during cropping season.
Increased use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides.
Habitat degradation and Fragmentation – more significantly from conversion of their habitat to
agriculture, habitation, mining activities and industrial growth.
Poisoning to counter crop damage.
Consumption of eggs and fat extracts for alleged medicinal values.
Killing for wild meat.
Causalities caused by eating chemically treated agricultural crop seeds.
Legal hunting by some communities.
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10.11.2. CONSERVATION PLAN FOR LEOPARD INTRODUCTION The leopard is the smallest of the four “big cats” in the genus Panthera; the other three are the tiger, lion and jaguar. Once distributed across southern Asia and Africa, from Korea to South Africa, the leopard’s range of distribution has decreased radically over time due to hunting and loss of habitat, and the leopard now chiefly occurs in sub-Saharan Africa. There are fragmented populations in Pakistan, India, Indochina, Malaysia, and China. Due to the loss of range and continual declines in population, the cat has been downgraded in Asiatic countries to “Near Threatened” species. In Africa the situation of the leopard is getting more and more threatened, as they are being killed by farmers (conflicts over livestock), poachers,and (trophy) hunters and often deadly injured in road accidents, snares, and wires. According to wildlife conservation act 1972 this cat comes under schedule-I.A detailed biological survey of the core zone and buffer zone (10 km radius from periphery of the mining lease) was carried out giving details of flora and fauna. However, leopard which is in schedule-I of the wild life (protection) Act 1972 is found in the study area.
Classification of Leopard (Pantherapardus)
Kingdom : Animalia Phylum : Chordata Class : Mammalia Order : Carnivore Family : Felidae Genus : Panther Species : pardus Vernacular Name : Leopard
DISTRIBUTION AND HABITAT Leopards are not only the widest ranging of all Big Cats but are actually one of the most adaptable and are found in a variety of different habitats. The Leopard can be found inhabiting numerous different areas providing that there is a good source of cover and an ample supply of food including tropical rainforests, tree-lined savannah, barren deserts and mountain highlands. One of the reasons why they are thought to be still surviving successfully throughout much of their natural range is that Leopards have adapted to the growing presence of people and are known to both live and hunt in areas close to urban activity. However, in some parts of their natural range populations are threatened by loss of their natural habitats to both deforestation and growing settlements. FEATURES OF LEOPARD The leopard has relatively short legs and a long body, with a large skull. Physically, it most closely resembles the jaguar, although it is usually smaller and of slighter build. Its fur is marked with rosettes which lack internal spots, unlike those of the jaguar. Body size and color patterns of leopard vary geographically and probably reflect adaptations to particular habitats. Leopards have short legs relative to their long body. They have a broad head, and their massive skull allows for powerful jaw muscles. The leopard's scapula has specialized attachment sites for climbing muscles. They have small round ears, long whiskers extending from dark spots on the upper lip, and long whiskers in their eyebrows that protect their eyes while moving through dense vegetation. Their coat ranges from tawny or light yellow in warm, dry habitats to reddish-orange in dense forests. WEIGHT
Males generally weigh 32-48 kg, but can weigh up to 75 kg.
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Females are smaller than the males at 25-43 kg.
LEOPARD BEHAVIOR The Leopard is a solitary and nocturnal hunter that hunts both on the ground and in the trees. They are excellent climbers and spend the vast majority of the daytime hours resting in the shade of the branches in the trees or under a sheltered rock. Leopards are solitary animals that mark their territory using scent markings and by producing rough, rasping calls that are said to sound like the sawing through coarse wood. Home range sizes vary depending on the habitat and the food available but those of male Leopards are significantly larger than those of their female counterparts, which often overlap the ranges of a number of both males and other females (sometimes by up to 40%).
FOOD HABIT The Leopard is a silent and opportunistic hunter that only hunts and kills other animals in order to survive. The Leopards primarily hunts medium sized mammals such as Deer and Warthogs, that are often ambushed from the branches above or dense vegetation just meters away. The Leopard however, also eats a wide variety of small prey including birds, reptiles and rodents even hunting Dung Beetles when larger animals are scarce. Leopards are incredibly strong and are capable of taking prey much heavier than themselves such as Antelopes, which are then remarkably hauled into the safety of the branches to either be eaten immediately or cached (saved for later). REPRODUCTION
A male may follow a female who catches his attention. Eventually, a fight for reproductive rights may take place. Depending on the region, leopards may mate all year round (Asia and Africa) or seasonally during January to February. The estrous cycle lasts about 46 days and the female usually is in heat for 6 -7 days. Gestation lasts for 90-105 days. Cubs are usually born in a litter of 2–4, but infant mortality is high and usually no more than 1–2 cubs survive beyond their infancy.
The pregnant females find a cave, crevice among boulders, hollow tree, or thicket to give birth and make a den. Cubs open their eyes after a period of 10 days. The fur of the young tends to be longer and thicker than that of adults. Their pelage is also grayer in color with less defined spots. Around three months the infants begin to follow the mother out on hunts. At one year of age leopard young can probably fend for themselves but they remain with the mother for 18–24 months. CONSERVATION STATUS Today, the Leopard is listed by the IUCN as being an animal that is Near Threatened and listed under Schedule-I of Wildlife Conservation Act, 1972 in its natural environment as populations are stable throughout much of its vast natural range. A number of Leopard sub-species however, are considered to be either Endangered or Critically Endangered in their native habitats and one is thought to now be extinct. This is thought to be due to the fact that these populations are either small or geographically isolated and are severely affected by local hunting and habitat loss. In a number of African countries however, Leopards are still legally hunted as trophies by sports hunters with annual quotas allocated by CITES (The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species). In India, it is given the utmost protection by inclusion in the Schedule-I of Wild Life Protection Act in 1972.
Table-10.12: Conservation Status of Leopard (Pantherapardus)
IUCN Near Threatened Wild Life (P) Act Schedule-I CITES Appendix-1
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ACTION PLAN FOR CONSERVATION OF LEOPARD Land/water protection Land/water management Species management and species re-introduction Ex-situ conservation Education & awareness CONSERVATION MEASURES FOR LEOPARD Increase the tree cover in the buffer area shelter and roosting of leopard. This will be achieved by planting of tree groves in buffer area. By conducting awareness program (community and school level) for conservation of leopard in the area and also through organizing competitions during “Wildlife Week” and “Van Mahotsav” celebrations. Encourage Afforestation activities around. The selection of plant species will be based on requirements of leopard. Suggest strategies to minimize negative impacts of changing environment in nearby area of leopard population and to promote conservation of leopard habitats. With the objective of effectively protecting the wild life and to control poaching, smuggling and illegal trade in wildlife and its derivatives the government of India enacted Wild Life (Protection) Act 1972. The act was amended in January 2003 and punishment for offences under the Act has been made more stringent. 10.11.3. INDIAN PYTHON
Introduction
Python molurus is a large non-venomous python species found in many tropic and subtropics areas of the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It is known by the common names Indian python, black-tailed python and Indian rock python. The species is limited to Southern Asia. It is generally lighter colored than the Burmese python and reaches usually 3 meters (9.8 ft).
Table 10.13: Classification of Indian Python (Python molurus)
Kingdom : Animalia Phylum : Chordata Class : Reptilia Order : Squamata Family : Pythonidae Genus : Python Species : molurus Vernacular Name : Leopard
OCCURANCE & DESCRIPTION The color pattern is whitish or yellowish with the blotched patterns varying from shades of tan to dark brown. This varies with terrain and habitat. Specimens from the hill forests of Western Ghats and Assam are darker, while those from the Deccan Plateau and East Coast are usually lighter. The Indian Python (Python Molurus) is primarily a tree-dwelling snake that was once common throughout the jungles of India, Sri Lanka, and the East Indies. One of the world’s largest snakes, it can grow over 20 feet long (6 m). Like boas and anacondas, this snake is a constrictor. Its skin pattern comprises black-edged brown patches on a pale orange-brown to yellow-brown background. On the head is a distinctive lighter, forward pointing ‘V’. Pythons kill by squeezing and suffocating their prey. Their preferred diet is mammals, but they will eat birds and even fish, since they often live near water and are good swimmers. Pythons can live for 20 years and lead a solitary life until they need to seek a mate.
FEEDING
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Like all snakes, Indian pythons are strict carnivores and feed on mammals, birds and reptiles indiscriminately, but seem to prefer mammals. Roused to activity on sighting prey, the snake will advance with a quivering tail and lunge with an open mouth. Live prey is constricted and killed. One or two coils are used to hold it in a tight grip. The prey, unable to breathe, succumbs and is subsequently swallowed head first. After a heavy meal, they are disinclined to move. If forced to, hard parts of the meal may tear through the body. Therefore, if disturbed, some specimens will disgorge their meal in order to escape from potential predators. After a heavy meal, an individual may fast for weeks, the longest recorded duration being 2 years. The python can swallow prey bigger than its diameter because the jaw bones are not connected. Moreover, prey cannot escape from its mouth because of the arrangement of the teeth (which are reversing saw-like). REPRODUCTION Oviparous, up to 100 eggs are laid by the female, which are protected and incubated by the female. Towards this end, it has been shown that they are capable of raising their body temperature above the ambient level through muscular contractions. The hatchlings are 45–60 cm (18–24 in) in length and grow quickly. An artificial incubation method using climate-controlled environmental chambers was developed in India for successfully raising hatchlings from abandoned or un-attended eggs. POPULATUION This species has declined across its native range through harvesting for the skin, traditional medicine and pet trade, as well as habitat degradation. Zug et al. (2011) stated that pythons are rare in Myanmar. It is reported to be rare in Cambodia, Lao PDR and Vietnam. The Vietnam Red Data Book estimates a decline in this species of more than 80% over 10 years in this country. This snake is now very rare in mainland China, as it is heavily exploited for food and skins, with population declines estimated at 90% over ten years, although it remains common in Hong Kong where it is a protected species. No population data is available for this species in any part of its India range. MAJOR THREATS This species is under threat due to illegal trade; in China it has been heavily impacted by over exploitation for food and skins, the latter for use both in leather and in traditional musical instruments such as Erheen, Sanxian and hand drums (CITES 2011) and Vietnamese populations are under pressure from a combination of use in food and leather production, export to supply the pet trade, and consumption in snake wine. Similar pressures are presumed to account for the rarity of this species throughout the remainder of its range, for which no quantitative data is available. Habitat degradation through slash and burn agriculture in upland areas may pose a risk by eliminating this snake's prey and making it more vulnerable to exploitation by humans. 10.11.4 CONCLUSION The conservation plan suggested here is for scheduled fauna (Animal and Bird) will be implemented by the mining lease holder and the budgetary provision is discussed and given in detail for the implementation of the same in the area. It is very important to conserve the scheduled fauna in the area by the local authority as well as by the forest officials. People are not aware about the wildlife and protection of wild animals. There is an urgent need of education and awareness to local people about the wild life and their importance. 10.11.5 FINANCIAL PROJECTIONFOR CONSERVATION Rs.15.00 Lakhs has been allocated towards conservation of scheduled fauna in the area for the implementation of conservation proposal. The budgetary allocation for all scheduled fauna is listed table below.
Table 10.14Budget for Conservation/Management Plan
S. No. Component Budget in Rs. (Lakh) 1. Planting of trees groves in surrounding area and Promotion of agro 5.00
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forest in villages planting fruits trees
2. Artificial nests, feeding and watering arrangement for animals 5.00
4. Workshops, Training and awareness programs 2.00
5. Water supply 2.00
6. Contingency 1.00
Total 15.00 10.12 SUMMARY As per Above discussion there is no measure impact on the environment due to mining except fugitive emission in the form of dust generated during handling of mineral. The 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 approx. 4100 trees per year. 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. A budget of Rs. 21.00 Lakhs for Corporate Social Responsibility, budget of Rs. 10.00 Lakhs for Occupational Health and Safety and b are incurred by Project Proponent. The lease holder will also deposit 10% of the annual contract money i.e. Rs. 1,17,25,000 /yr approx. to the Mines and Minerals Development, Restoration and Rehabilitation Fund.
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CHAPTER-11
SUMMARY & CONCLUSION 11.0 GENERAL The chapter discuses about the summary of whole EIA/EMP report along with recommendation and conclusion. The proposed mining lease area falls in Survey of India Toposheet (OSM) No.H43K14 & H43L2. The lease area is located near Village- Rattewali, Tehsil Barwala, District- Panchkula (Haryana). The mine lease coordinates are listed below: Details of the Project
A Lease Area Details
Lease Area 45.00 ha
Type of Land Dudhgarh River
Topography Undulated (Riverbed)
Site Elevation Range 360.40 m AMSL to 356.00 m AMSL Source: Mining Plan
B Production Details
Proposed production 19,00,000 Tons Per Annum
C Cost Details
Cost of the project Rs. 7.00 Crore/- Cost for EMP Rs. 203.00 Lakhs (For 7 years)
Cost of ESC Rs. 21.00 Lakhs/Yr OH&S Rs. 10.00 Lakhs/Yr Mines and Minerals
Development, Restoration & Rehabilitation Fund.
1,17,25,000
Cost For Biodiversity Conservation
Rs.15.00 Lakhs/-*
*Note:- About Rs. 23.60 Lacs will be spent on the various activity related to plantation, water bodies, awareness programme for conservation of Schedule – I species (4 Nos.).
D Details of Environmental Setting
Ecological Sensitive Areas (National Park, Wild Life Sanctuary, Biosphere Reserve, Reserve/ Protected Forest etc.) within 10 Km radius
Detail of protected forest within the 10 Km radios of study area is given below: Palasra Protected Forest- 2.3 in NW direction Paonta Protected Forest-2.8 in E direction Rajpura Protected Forest-3 in E direction Kadana Protected Forest-4.8 in SE direction BhojMataur Protected Forest-2.1 in NW direction Nadlan Protected Forest-4.6 in NW direction Naita PF -7.7 in NNE direction Dharti PF-6.3 Km in NNE direction Balag PF-6.5 Km ENE direction. Mataur Protected Forest-7.2 in N direction Kholhairaitan Reserve forest-7.6 NW direction
Wildlife Sanctuary-Khol Hi Raitanwhich lies at 1.98 Kmdistance in north direction from proposed mine lease area.
Online Proposal No. – FP/HR/MIN/1851/2017 dated 09.03.2018.
Nearest major city with 200000 population
Barwala- 9.1 Km in NW direction (Popultaion-13,690)
Nearest Railway Station Chandigarh railway station 16.80 Km NW
Nearest National Highway SH- 1 , 7.42 km in SE
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NH 73 (3.80 Km SW)/District road -3.94 Km in SW
Nearest Airport Chandigarh international airport (19 Km NW)
Seismic Zone Zone IV (IS 1893: 2002)
11.1 INTRODUCTION As per MoEF, New Delhi Gazette dated 14th September 2006 and amended thereof, the proposed mining project is categorized as category ‘A’, d due to KholHaiRaitan Wildlife Sanctuary lies at the distance of 1.98 Km in N direction Hence it attract general condition. The project involves extraction of Bouder, Gravel and Sand from River bed of Dudhgarhof Panchkula district, Haryana. The Letter of Intent (LoI) (dated16.06.2017) has been issued by Department of Mines & Geology, Haryana in favor of M/s Tirupati Roadways for excavation of Boulder, Gravel and sand from the Dudhgarhriver bed in village Rattewali. The validity period of the contract is 7 years. The project involves total area of 45.00 ha. atvillageRattewali, Tehsil-Barwala and District-Panchkula, Haryana. 11.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION The proposed project is for mining of Sand (Minor Mineral) by open cast semi-mechanized method in riverbed over an area of 45.00Ha.byM/s Tirupati Roadwaysin Tehsil-Barwala and District-Panchkula, Haryana with proposed production capacity of 19,00,000 TPAof Boulder, Gravel and Sand (Minor Mineral).The total geological reserve is 27,00,000 MTand total mineable reserve is 22,95,000 MTMine lease area will be worked in blocks and the digging depth will be restricted to 3.0 m only in riverbed. Riverbed block will be further replenished during rainy season. Mineral Boulder gravel Sand will be transported by trucks. It is widely used in construction, buildings, bridges and other infrastructure. It is free from clay and non-sticky in nature. Total water requirement for the project is 120 KLD. Total man power requirement for the project is 69. The site facilities like canteen, rest-shelter, first aid facility, water and electricity supply etc. will be provided as per requirement.There is no litigation pending against this project. 11.3 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES We have analyzed all the option for alternatives of the proposed mine site. This project is sand specific project and existing land use of mine lease classified as River Body which will continue to be so even after the current mining project is over, hence no alternate site is suggested for this project. 11.4 DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT Environmental data has been collected in relation to proposed mining for Air, Noise, Water, Soil, Ecology and Biodiversity. The generation of primary data as well as collection of secondary data and information from the site and surroundings was carried out during post monsoon season i.e.October 2016 to December,2017. The EIA study is being done for the Mine Lease (core zone) and area within 10 Km distance from mine lease boundary (buffer zone), both of which together comprise the study area. The project site falls under seismic zone IV which is a moderate damage risk zone (MSK VI). Many part of the state of Haryana are prone to flooding.
Table 11.1: Baseline Environment Status
Parameters Baseline Status
Ambient Air Quality PM 10 –60.2 g/ m3 and 103.8 g/ m3
PM 2.5 – 26.5 g/ m3 and 64.1 g/ m3
SO2 – 4.3 g/ m3 and 13.2 g/ m3
NOx –12.7 g/ m3 and 38.6 g/ m3
Free Silica- 2.6% to 3.4 %.
Noise Level Noise Level During Day Time –51.6Leq dB to 63.56 Leq dB Noise Level During Night Time –42.66 Leq dB to 56.32 Leq dB
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Water Quality Ground Water:All the Parameters Like TDS (307.00 to 521.00 mg/L.), pH (7.86 to 8.20), Total Hardness (168.30 to 289.80 mg/L) etc. are found within the permissible limits.
Surface Water: All the Parameters Like TDS (258.00 to 306.00 mg/L), pH (7.42 to 7. 86), Total Hardness (184.56 to 220.45 mg/L) etc. are found within the permissible limits.
Soil Quality pH – 7.32 to 7.82, Texture – Clay to Sandy Organic Matter – 0.68 % to 0.75 %
Ecology And Biodiversity 3 species of schedule-I were observed during study. Subsequently, a budget of Rs. 15.00 Lakhs has been earmarked for conservation of wildlife.
11.5 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES The proposed mining operations are not anticipated to raise the concentration of the pollutants beyond prescribed limits. However, the measures are suggested to mitigate any harmful impacts of pollutants like plantation of trees along haul roads, specially near settlements, to help to reduce the impact of dust on the nearby villages; planning transportation routes of mined material so as to reach the nearest paved roads by shortest route; regular water sprinkling on unpaved roads to avoid dust generation during transportation etc.Some of impacts may be due to increase in the PCU/hr which is 225 PCU/hr. Transportation of boulder gravel and sand should be minimized in the morning and evening and cannot be done in night. The impact on the present noise levels due to mining operations will be restricted to the work zone areas only. The impact on the ambient noise levels will not be felt at the settlement areas due to masking effect with the existing noise levels. There is no drilling and blasting envisaged in the Boulder gravel and sand mining so there is no impact of vibration due to this project. Hence, the noise levels and vibration impact due to the proposed mining operations on community will be minimal. There will be no impact on water environment due to mining in riverbed and there is no intersection of water table due to mining activity. There will be no waste water generation from the proposed mining activity except sanitary waste water generation that will be treated in septic tanks and will be used for plantation purpose. There will be no overburden due to mining in the riverbed area. No mining will be carried out during the rainy season to minimize impact on aquatic life. 3 species of Schedule were observed during study period hence, for the same conservation plan was prepared and submitted to APCCF panchkula on dated 22.12.2017. Subsequently, a budget of Rs. 15.00 Lakhs has allotted for the conservation of wildlife species. 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. Except dust generation, there is no source which can show a probability for health related diseases. Regular water sprinkling will be done with sprinkle mounted tankers and dust masks will be provided to the workers. Medical camps will be organized for this activity. Insurance of all employees as per the rules will also be carried out. 11.6 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM 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 Tirupati Roadways 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. A budget for monitoring of Air, water, Noise and Soil will be Rs. 5.00 Lakhs which is to be incurred by the project proponent for undertaking pollution prevention measures during the mining activity. 11.7 ADDITOINAL STUDIES Risk assessments will help mine operators to identify high, medium and low risk levels. This is a requirement of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000. Risk assessments will help to priorities the risks and provide information on the need to safely control the risks. In this way, mine owners and operators will be able to implement safety improvements. Mining and allied activities are associated with several potential hazards to both the employees and the public at large. A worker in a mine will be able to
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work under conditions, which are adequately safe and healthy. At the same time the environmental conditions also will not impair his working efficiency. This is possible only when there is adequate safety in mines. Hence mine safety is one of the most essential aspects of any working mine. The conservation plan suggested here is for scheduled fauna (Animal and Bird) will be implemented by the mining lease holder and the budgetary provision is discussed and given in detail for the implementation of the same in the area. It is very important to conserve the scheduled fauna in the area by the local authority as well as by the forest officials.Green belt plantation will be started with the beginning of the mining and will be completed within five years from the beginning. This plantation will be done at selected places only and only local species will be used in the plantation. A budget of Rs.15.00 Lakhs (23.60 Lacs)* has been allocated towards conservation of scheduled fauna in the area for the implementation of conservation proposal. This mining project has positive impact on social and economic wellbeing of the community because this project provides employment opportunities to local people and many social welfare works done by project proponent. *Note: - Revised 11.8 PROJECT BENEFIT The management will recruit the semi-skilled and 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 area. The company management will contribute to the local schools, dispensaries for the welfare of the villagers. A suitable combination of trees that can grow fast and also have good leaf cover will be adopted to develop the green belt. It is proposed to plant 4100no’s per annum no’s of native species along with some fruit bearing and medicinal trees during the mining plan period.The mining activities as proposed are the backbone of all construction and infrastructure projects as the raw material for construction is made available only from such mining. The mineral to be excavated is in high demand at the local market for real estate and infrastructure industry. This project will also provide employment to local people helping them to increase their household income for the betterment of livelihood. This mining project generated good amount of revenue in shape of royality and GST to state and central government. 11.9 ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS It is considered desirable that the mining project may be implemented. Project cost for the proposed Sand Mining namely “Rattewali Block/PKL B-10” over an area of45.00Ha. falling in Village- Village- Rattewali, Tehsil-Barwala, District-Panchkula, Haryana is Rs. 7.00Crores. The profit will be Rs. 4.00 per tons. 11.10 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN As per Above discussion there is no measure impact on the environment due to mining except fugitive emission in the form of dust generated during handling of mineral. The adequate preventive measures will be adopted to contain the various pollutants within permissible limits. Plantation development will be carried out along the approach roads, around Govt. buildings etc. 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. A budget of Rs.21.00 Lakhs for ESC, budget of Rs. 10.00 Lakh for Occupational Health and Safety and budget of Rs. 203.00 Lakhsfor 7 years under EMP head are incurred by Project Proponent. 11.11 CONCLUSION From the baseline study and various discussion on probable impacts of all the operational activity, it has been concluded that this project will more positive impact and will generate the revenue and employment in the area. On the above facts and baseline study, the proposed activity is recommended for the commencement with proper mitigation measure as suggested.
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CHAPTER-12
DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANT ENGAGED
12.0 INTRODUCTION
Vardan EnviroNet, established on 16th August 2012, is an accredited organization by Quality Council of
India/NABET (National Accreditation Board for Education and Training) certificate no.
NABET/EIA/1619/RA0037. The updated list of accredited consultant is also available online at
http://www.qcin.org/nabet/EIA/documents/Accredited%20consultants.pdf. We have our in-house
Environmental Laboratory named “Vardan EnviroLab” at Village Samaspur, Opposite Amity International
School, Sector 51, Gurgaon (Haryana) approved by National Accreditation Board for Testing and
Calibration Laboratories, Govt. of India (NABL TC- 6299).
12.1 Declaration
I, hereby, declare that I was a part of the EIA team in the following capacity that developed the above
EIA.
EIA Coordinator: Mr. S.K. Sharma
Signature
Date: 27.04 2018 I, hereby, declare that I was a part of the EIA team in the following capacity that developed the above EIA.
Team Member: Mr. Aman Sharma
Signature
Date: 27.04. 2018
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*Note: - Revised
12.0 DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANT ENGAGED
Declaration by Experts contributing to the EIA of River Bed Sand Mining (Minor Mineral).
I hereby, certify that I was a part of the EIA team in the following capacity that developed the above EIA.
EIA Coordinator Signature & Date
Name K. N. Sudershan Rao
Period of Involvement 07.06.2018– 27.08.2018
Contact Information 0141-2354997
Functional Area Experts: -
S. No. Functional Areas
Name of the Expert/s Involvement (Period & Task**)
Signature & Date
1 AP K. N. Sudershan Rao
Identification of significant sources of air pollution during mining activity has been mentioned.
Prediction of air pollution and its management.
2 WP Sunita Mantri
Revision in water demand with calculation and revised water balance
Prediction of water pollution and its management.
3 SHW Sunita Mantri
Identification of nature of waste, categorization and no OB/waste will be generated.
The waste generated is proposed to be segregated in the defined area with proper collection and segregation.
4 SE K. N. Sudershan Rao
Revision in secondary data as per Census of India, 2011.
Impact Assessment & Preventive Management Plan
Socio-economic observations Corporate Environment Responsibility.
5 EB Dinesh Bohra
Literature review for Ecological and biodiversity (secondary data)
Revised activity for Conservation Plan for fauna of three Schedule-I species.
Green belt development plan
6 HG Vikrant Mahendran Hydrogeological survey for assessing aquifer distribution of the area
Suggestion of Pre-monsoon & Post-monsoon collection of water level & quality data along with replenishment study
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7 Geo Vikrant Mahendran Field Survey for assessing the regional and local geology of the area.
8 AQ K. N. Sudershan Rao
Identification of line source and fugitive emission
Revised Air Quality Modelling and its interpretation.
9 NV K. N. Sudershan Rao
Prediction of Noise pollution and noise
modelling and its interpretation Identification of impacts and its mitigation
measures
10 LU Vikrant Mahendran
Superimposition of Kml files on Satellite imaginary.
Lease area superimposed on satellite data with eco-sensitive features
Inference
11 RH K. N. Sudershan Rao
Identification of risk hazards due to sand mining operations.
Management plan for safety. Incorporation of health check up and
periodical medical schedule
12 SC Vikrant Mahendran
No soil will be excavated Identification of Impact and suggest mitigation
measures.
Declaration by the Head of the Accredited Consultant Organization
I, Sunita Mantri, hereby, confirm that the above mentioned experts prepared the EIA of Boulder, Gravel
and Sand Mine (Minor Mineral). I also confirm that I shall be fully accountable for any misleading
information mentioned in this statement.
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Signature
Name Mrs. Sunita Mantri Designation CMD Name of the EIA Consultant Organization Enkay Enviro Services Pvt. Ltd., Jaipur NABET Certificate No. & Issue Date Accredited consultant at S. No. 45 as per List of
Accredited Consultant Organizations